New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-03
CalOr Received no Fee and Had to
Pay for Recording Conviction
,SYMpATHIZES WITH AUTOISTS
Calor Don't Like such Rigid Enforce
rncnt or Tail-light Law-Marino
Gets six Observation-Disclosures Acts
as Observation-Disclosures.

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perience as a presiding justice of the
peace this morning and not only did
he lose the pecuniary reward which
usually accompa mics such service but
he separated himself from dollar
bill besides. having neglected in fig
uring up the costs to include the fee
which the law provides for recording
convictions in cases Of auto law VIOLA
tons Incidentally Mr. Calor took the
opportunity to express his displeas-
ure with the law which governs rear
lights on machines and to declare
himself not IN sympathy with the
movement responsible for bringing
so many autoists into court for unin-
territorial violation of the statutes.
During the absence of Justice Con-
DELL Mr.. Calor Is to attend to cases
brought into court by Officer Marine.
Grand Juror S. P. Williams serving
as prosecutor in place of S. S. CIVIL
linn.
Mr.. CaloF made his debut as justice
when Carl Larson Of Forestville was
brought into court for driving an au-
to on the highway without having
rear light burning The accused adj
rmitted his guilt and was fined 81 and
COSTS The justice refused to accept
fee for disposing of the case and the
accused had to pay but. 1921, the to-
tai of the fine and the fees of the
officer and grand juror
In disposing of the case. Justice
Calor declared that he is disguised
with the treatment given autoists all
over the state, particularly on tecni-
cal violations Of the statutes He did
not blame the officers for making the
arrests but expressed the belief that
l4he law was entirely wrong. In fact
a4re was inclined to doubt if man
could be legally convicted on the taii
light statute when it is apparent that
he exercised ordinary care in trying
to live up to 1t.
: M. Q. Ryder has been recording the
convictions for Justice Condell, re-
ceiving 81 for each case, the fee pro-.
vided by law. He will also tend to
the cases disposed Of by Justice Calor.
This morning the latter neglected to
include this in calculating the costs
In Larson's case and he will have TO
pay it himself as. a result. Larson was
willing to contribute the extra dollar
after he learned of the mistake but
the justice facetiously remarked that
he wouldn't change the decision of his
first case and would settle himself.
Five Others Nabbed.
Oflcer Marine secured the numbers
of Ave other cars which went through
Plainville this week without having
rear lamps burning. Three of the
owners appeared in court yesterday
afternoon, before Justice Condell and
Grand Juror Gwillim started on their
vacation trip. "
All entered pleas of guilty and we're
charged the usual assessment, SASS.
The other two will be notified to
appear before Justice Calor Tuesday
morning at 9 o'clock.
.'Motl,er Goose Fair"
Having voted to make another ef-
fort to augment the fund for new
library building for the town, the
Woman's club has started arrange
ments for Mother Goose Fair" to
be held oil October % and 20. The
fair will be in the Town hall on both
evenings with an afternoon session on
the last day.
Mrs. Edwin Hills has been made
chairman of the refreshments commit
tee. AS the fair will be held durlns
the season for canning and preserving
fruits and making jellies, she will be
grateful for any donations Of thi.
character Fancy work and useful
articles should be contributed to Mrs.
Carl w. Jones, who will be at tho
head of the committee in charge OF
that department.
Last fall the club held country
fair, which proved to be so successful,
that it was decided to hold something
similar this year, the ladies deciding
on the Mother Goose Fair" Tha
club has fund of approximately
$1,000 which was raised during the
past two years. The members are ap-
preciative Of the generosity OF the
townspeople and they have every rea-
son to believe that their efforts to IN
crease the amount now on hand VIII
be heartily supported.
Their object is certainly worthy
one as a new library building Is one
of the towns great needs
Church Services Sunday.
Episcopai-Holy Communion will
be celebrated In the Church OF Our
Savior Sunday morning at 1o:4s. The
rector, Rev. r. H. Burton, will preach.
There will be no Sunday school or
evening service.
Methodist. b. Mancnestei WIN
lead the class meeting to be held to"
morrow morning at 1915 At the reg
ular morning service to be held az
1o:45, the pastor. Rev. A. A. Houck,
will preach on The Church or
Christ" Sunday school will begin at
- o'clock. There will be an Ep-
worth league service at $3.50 The
regular evening service will begin at
7.sO the rnstor preaching on "a
Message to the Church" Wednesday
evening there will be a prayer SER
vice. More About Jesus" will be