New Britain herald., 1916-08-23
OFFICER DRAWS GUN
 AT WEDDING BRAWL
Guests Attempt to Rescue Prison.
 CT in Free-FOr.All

One of the most disgraceful brawls following a wedding in this city, oc-
 cured outside. of Dudjack's hall on l Sexton street last evening, and as a l result the combatants were arraigned | in police court this morning before l Judge James T.. Meskill. For over an ! hour testimony of a very conflicting g nature was offered by those connected | with the affair until the case reached proportions at times that would be as easy to solve as some of the Sam Lloyd puzzles.
 l Pleas of not guilty were entered by l the following when their names were 1 called Thomas Heavey, interfering with an officer and assaulting Tony Beruska; John Berofski, drunkenness and interfering with an officer; Alex Newatski, interfering with an officer; Bruno Burko, assault and interfer- ence; Stanley Godszka, interference; Thomas Burkofski, interference, and Stella Rykavicz interference. Judge William F. Mangan represented Miss Rykavitch, Heavey Burko and New atski
 Supernumerary Officer Michael O'Brien, who, with Officer Hellberg, made the arrests, was the first witness called. He testified that at 1O:35 D. m. Miss Rykavich rushed up to him in the hall and lodged a complaint against Berkosfski for striking her father. As he placed the accused man under arrest Newaski tried to strike the prisoner The witness then placed Newaski under arrest and from that time until the patrol arrived, one of the liveliest times that has ever taken place on the "hill' occurred. Lead by Miss Rykavich, friends of NeWaslli made an onslaught on the officer, in which a stone played a prominent role, landing on the head of the pOlice- man. When the patrol ca2e and Newaski was placed in it, the attempts of the rescuing party became more strenuous, requiring Officer Hellberg to draw his gun and threaten to use it. Officer O'Brien said that during the melee Heavey hit Glossop for helping him.
 GlossOp was next called a witness. He said that while watching the nup- tial ceremonies he saw Berkofsl1i hit the "old guy'' and later both of them started going it.'' He also saw Burke take a hand In the mixup and then everybody started Hanging and slam ming" Asked what part of the fra cas- Miss Rykavitch took part in, Clos sop said she pulled the officers arms and tried to 1iberate Newaski During the battle one of the accused kicked the officer in the ribs.
 Joseph Farr, Philip Nelson, Martin Welsh and John Henry testified to the terrific struggle between the officers and the prisoners.
 Tony Beruska is evidently suffering from bad eye sight or else he handles the truth carelessy. In court ehls morning he told the court that Heavey struck him, but testim ony Of Heery was directly opposite this.
 Tn their own behalf all of the pris- oners denied that they participated in the affair. Burko, who was one of the men mentioned frequently dur ing the testimony, said that he was dancing with his girl when the trouble started, stopping his terpsichorean exercises to go out and witness the fight. Then he was grabbed by an officer.
 Michael Rykavich testified that Der kofski commenced annoying him as soon as he arrived at the wedding, telling him that he was going to treat him to "something nice," a few min utes later hitting him on the nose causing the blood to flow freely.
 All were found guilty with the OK ception of Heavey who was discharged and the following penalties were inn posed Miss Rykavich $5, Goszda $25, Burko $2O, Berkofski SIP, Brushofski s5, and Newatski $10.
 Wanted to Take a Ride.
 Peter Sarsa aged IS years, p1ead- ed guilty to the theft of a bicycle valued at s25, the property of John Busholz. The alleged theft was com- mitted early yesterday and when Busholz recognized the bicycle on Center street yesterday afternoon, he shouted to the rider who Jumped from the vehicle and fled. >Busholz started in pursuit and notified Officer Moore, who arrested the accused. Sarsa admitted his guilt today, say ing that he simply "borrowed" the wheel to take @ ride. A fine of $25 was imposed.
 Fined For Assault.
 An argument which started in Nier's saloon on East Main street last eve- ming terminated in police court thjs morning, when Clement Del Bara and John Cara were charged with assault ing each other. The pair were ar rested by Of1cer McCue, who saw Del Bara pull picket off a fence and start in pursuit of Cara. Tn court Cara told straightforward story about being attacked by Del Bara and two friends and in defense of him. self he struck the other man. Del Bara's story was a glib story about being an abused man, but his story brought him $5 and costs
 Admits His Guilt.
 Helgar Anderson, arrested this morning and charged with non-sup- port pleaded guilty. Owing to the absence of Mrs. Anderson the case was continued 1lnti1 tomorrow morn