The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-04
CITY COURT CASES

Charged with violation of the state
motor vehicle law and reckless driv-
ing of a motorcycle on William street
about two weeks ago in connection
with the running down of 13-years-
old Wallace Chambers son of former
Fire Lieutenant Arthur Chambers,
Peter Pulaski Hallett street, was fined
500 and costs and given three months
in Jail on the first count and 500 and
costs with 10 days in Jail on the sec
ond in city court this morning. An
appeal was taken under bonds of 500.
It was alleged that Pulaski rode away
reckIessly without stopping. Attor-
ney FinkIestone raised a point that
the statute is unconstitutional as a
person is not required to give evil
dence against himself. He constru ed
the stopping and giving name and ad-
dressas giving such evidence. Judge
CoughIin overruIed the demurrer and
imposed the fines. The hearing was
long drawn out and technical in many
places.
Alleged violation Of the state motor
vehicle statute by an automobile bear
ing the license 1874 D and said to have
been operated by C. e. Betz of State
street, Westport, at Main and Cannon
Streets yesterday Afternoon, is being
investigated by Prosecuting Attorney
Alexander L. Delaney and Motorcycle
Policeman clifford N. Gorgas. F. D.
Bagley and. J. A. L. Julian claim that
they narrowly escaped injury while
waiting for a car by having the au-
tomobi1e driven past and through the
crowd. Policeman Gorgas interview
ed Betz in westport and reports that
he admits having been in Bridgeport
with the machine.
Fines of 800 and costs. each with
six months each were imposed upon
Angelo Delando Of TAT Atlantic ave-
nue., Brooklyn, and Sadie Garner, for
merly of Norwich, in city court this
morning on charges of having violat-
ed the recently passed narcotic drug
act. The Garner woman was brought
to court from ST. Vincentis hospital
and presented a pdtiful appearance.
Charges against Nelson Judd and Tony
Petruscheel, arrested in connection
with the case, were nolled.
Edward Harrington of ForestviHe
forfeited bonds of $50 instead of APP
pearing for a continued hearing on
nen-support charge brought by his
wife, May of 4 Myrtle Court
Breach of peace charges against
Harry Webster, John Haberle and VIII
liam Williams in connection with the
Coe-Stapley strike, were continued
until October 8.
Philip Riccio of 27 Sherman street,
held on charge with intent to kill
and in connection with the Longo
StaDD1nR ndQ his C6S0
until October IS under bonds of ST.
500.
Richard Dixon was fined SIS and
costs on an assault charge and $40
and costs on breach of the peace
charge while similar charges against
Edward Kelly were nolled.
The case of James DeRosa, charged
with assault with intent to murder
was continued until October IL under
bonds of $4,000.
Theft charges against Frank S.
Ponk of Aspetuck as a result of the
disappearance of gold and silver from
the Handy and Hartman plant on John
street were continued until October IA
under bonds of $4,000.
In connection with the Antonio
Vennuchio murder, assault ana
breach of peace charges against Car
meIo Ferraro, George De Rose, Mi
chael Mattazzero, Giachino Rosa, Raj
falle Ferraro and Ignazio Poppolardo
were continued until October Is. They