New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
.lainville News
BENEFIT OF DOUBT
 IS GIVEN AUTOIS7
Alfred Roy Of New Britain Dis.
 charged by Justice Calor
FRAY" CLAYTON FINED S1O

hhI -rUAhl1VN FlNIU 0iU Auto Driver Tells Court Light Was Ex-
 tinguished as Car Went Over Rail-
 read Crossing-Chautauqu As-
 sembIy to Open Monday--Briefs.
 Despite Officer Philip Marino's tes- tlmony that tho lamp was cold at the time he stopped the machine, indi- eating that the light had been ex- tinsuished, Justice C. H. Calor was in- clined to give the benefit of the doubt to Alfred Roy of New Britain, who appeared in court this morning ard the accused was discharged. Roy pleaded not guilty to the charge of operating an automobile without hav- ing the rear light burning.
 The policeman testified that he was standing in front of Ryder's store when Rows auto passed. He noticed that the rear light was not burning and he signalled the driver to stop. He claimed he. felt the lamp but it was cold and for that reason he did
  evidently had just been extinguished. Tn. cases where there is evidence to show that the lights have been out I, short time the officer explained he al- ways permits the motorists to proceed with a warning
 Roy was on his way home rom Terryville when he was halted by the officer He explained that several times during the trip he had to stop to light the lamp, as the strong wind frequently extinguished the flame. As he approached the center he said his wife looked at the light and 1t was burning Evidently as the car went over the railroad crossing, a few feet from where Officer Marine was stand ing, the light was jared out.
 Justice Calor evinced a willingness to accept his explanation and he found him not guilty.
 Roy Hersey of Hartford was not so fortunate He was charged with al- lowing his machine to stand on the highway on the night of July with out a rear light. The accused ad- nitted his guilt. He explained that on the evening in question he dined at Mrs. Helen Freeman home on Whit. ing street. He had stopped the car in front of the house before dusk and had forgotten. to light the lamps un- til s:10. When he came out 'tO at tend to them he. found the officer waiting for him. ;
 Justice Calor imposed a fine of sl and costs, rem:tting his own fees. The total was. $4.91, which the accused paid. @E/
 Outing on July 19. EyI~ has made arrangements for the an rual outing Of the employees in it's plant which will be at Savin Rock on July 1s. For the past few years the company has given the men in the factory and their wives and sweet hearts a picnic at the shore to start the summer vacation. This year will be no exception to the rule.
 The company's plant will be closed during the week beginning July 19.
 $1O Fine for Clayton.
 Raymond Clayton, the last of the young men implicated in the trouble Saturday night to appear in court, was arraigned before Justice Calor last evening He was without counsel
 Testimony given by the officers i'm dicated that he was among those who
 
 they attempted to arrest Sylvester rescued the prisoner from the consta- bles.
 Justice Calor imposed fine of $10 and costs. Incidentally he repri- manded the accused and warned him that the punishment, should he ap- pear in court again, will be much more severe.
 Italian Has Big Funeral.
 Practically all the Italians in town attended the funeral of Pasquale Sal vatoria who was killed as the result of a premature explosion of dynamite at the Connecticut Quarries company's plant Wednesday afternoon. The ser vices were held yesterday afternoon at o'clock at his home on Whiting street.
 Salvatoria's fellow workmen at the quarry turned out in body. The un- fortunate young man had many friends among the Italians of the town and his funeral was one of the largest held here in some time.
 St. Josephs cemetery was the place of interment.
 Chautauqua Opening.
 The vanguard of Chautauquans who are to. attend the annual assembly here has already arrived at the camp grounds and there is considerable activity around the cottages in prep aration for the opening of the annual session next Monday. Many of the buildings are now occupied and it IS expected that quarters will be at ! premium by Sunday. Many new ar rivals are expected tomorrow but the major part of the association mem bers will probably get here Sunday afternoon.
 This years assembly gives promise