Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-12
APPEAL IN WESTERLY AUTO CASE
EmpIoyero Charles Bass Sentenceto Jail With Fine, to Fight Case-Webster Guest Sues Pleasant View Land lord-Boardof TfadePlumes Itselfon Unchanged Insu- anceR Rates-Elks' Flag Day Program

Charles Bass, chauffeur for Edward Carpenter, who threatened to do things to an official of the town when advised against reckless driving, and whose employer gave the police to sun- derstand that his privileges were not to be interfered with in this bush town" was more meek when his case was called for trial in the Third dis trict court Friday than when arra1gned after his arrest last Wednesday, and pleaded not guilty. MT. Carpentier fur nishing a bond of $500sfor Bass to ap- pear in court Friday.
 Attorney Samuel H. Davis, fin behalf of Bass, was allowed to change the plea of not guilty to guilty, and made an earnest plea for leniency, suggest ing probation. Town Solicitor Harry B. Agard, after explaining the reckless congeSted part--of Broad street, and the defiant action of Bass when friendly warning was given against repetition of like recklessness MT. Agard suggest ed a substantial punishment, as life and limb was endangered by the reck- lessness of Bass, and that such reck- lessness should be checked before it became general public menace.
 Judge Williams sentenced Bass to 15 days in the Providence county jail and to pay a. fine of $50 and costs. Attor- ney Davis gave notice of appeal from the decision of the court, and the judge said the present bond of $500 would be satisfactory.
 At the conclusion of the hearing MT. CarpendeT engaged Judge Herbert w. RaLhbun as associate counsel with MT. Davis and, as ATT. Carpenter had pre- viously stated, the case will be fought to a finish. and that there will be no surrender.
 Arthur H. Racicot of Webster, Mass, who spent couple of weeks at Pleas ant View last season, brought suit against Courtland B. Bhven, proprietor of The Wigwam and the garage con uected herewith, to recover the sum of $500 for damages to his automobile while in the custody of MT. BliVen. It was testified that Mir. Racicot arranged for storage of his automobile in the Bliven garage and that the machine was used without permission of the owner by Willard Carpenter, an em- ploye at the garage, and damaged, and claim was made that MT. Bliven was responsible for the act of his agent, the ernploye. Several witnesses teSti- fled and arguments were made by Judge Herbert w. Rathbm for plain tiff and Harry B. Agard for defendant. Judge Williams gave judgment for de- fendant wit hcosts.
 Mrs. Annico AIguri was before the court, charged with aViolent assault
 
 not guilty. The case was continued to next Friday, Mrs. Alguri furnishing bond of $500 for appearance. It is al- legged that Rose was knocked down and sat upon by Amnico, who sunk her fingernailS deep into the cheeks of Rose, which will cause permanent disagreement About two years ago Amnico assaulted Rose and was ar rested for the offense. Mrs. Alguri is old enough to be the mother of Rose and it is alleged that the cause of the assault was jealousy.
 Several minor civil cases were dis posed of, among them that of the Ar mold Rudd company of New London against F. Allezear & company, book account of T$45.03; Judgment for plain tiff.
 Owing fo the general efficiency of the Westerly fire department and the fire prevention campaign of the com mlttee of the Westerly Board of Trade no increase has been made in insur- ance rates in Westerly. this town be- ing one of the few in which rates have not been changed in New Eng land. This announcement was made officially at the June meeting Of the Westerly Board of Trade.
 The reception committee announced that the annual banquet will be held at the Ocean house, Watch Hill, Tues day evening, June p,
 The committee on municipal inn prOyement was authorized to erect ad- Yertisfng boards on all roads leading to Westerly, setting forth the advan- tages as a place of residence and busi- ness. It was also voted to donate $25 towards an advertising scheme of a Connecticut newspaper and it was also decided to issue an advertising book let.
 The committee reported the success or cleanup week, stating that 161 loads of rubbish had been taken from private grounds and carted away. Howard E. Thorpe, newly elected councilman. was elected to membership.
 The Flag Day exercises of the West erly lodge, Benevolent Protective Or der of Elks, will be held in the town hall Monday evening, to which the public is invited. The committee of arrangements is composed of Judge Oliver H. Williams, John H. McCar- thy, Dr. John M. O'Conneu, pr Mi chae1 II. Scanlon, Martin H. SpeIIman
 Max Norogroski, E. R., ex-officio There will be orchestral music and the following programme will be render ed:
 Singing. Star spangled Banner, lodge and guests; Introductory exercises. Past Exalter Rulers of the lodge; solo, Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.
 Mrs. Ralph M. Briggs: History of the Flag, P. E. R. Dr. John M. O'Con- nell; Salute to the Flag, Mildred Hard ing Bray; altar service, esquire and officers; singing of Auld Lang Syne. solo, P. E. R. MI H. Spellman: FIISs, Tribute to the Flag, P. E. R Dr. N IT