New Britain herald., 1916-01-17
HARRY DIDN'T KNOW,
 BUT HE DOES NOW
Banza Fined S35 for Carrying
 Brass KnuCkleS- -0ther Cases

Variety without the spice, featured this mornings session in police court, when a large batch of offenders were arraigned before Judge James T. Meskill charged with various offens- es. There were several causes for thrills and comedy also a case that will have pathetic touch to it when 1 the accused is arraigned tomorrow morning. Prosecutor Klett conduct ] ed cases for the state.
 Heavy Penalty Imposed.
 Frank Banza aged IS years plead ed not guilty to having concealed on his person without the permission of the chief of police, brass knuc<les. The accused was arrested Saturday evening at a dance in Dudjacks hall on Sexton street by Supernumerary Officer La Rocque.
 The officer testified that the ac- trouble in the place early in the evening, and he put him out on a complaint of the committee. After ne went outside Benza became involved in a franoe '--'''o s.~--~'n1 other men. On reaching the scene of the tr one of the lll~-4 .U-d him (the off cer) to search Banza. On complying with the request he found the brass knuckles in his trousers pocket.
 The accused stated that the other fellows" had been bothering him during the evening. and when he started for home they again opened hostilities with him. He denied that he was the owner of the knuckles and claimed that they were put there by one of the crowd. He said that he discovered them in his overcoat poe ket and removed them to his trousers pocket.
 why didn't you throw them away?" asked Prosecutor Klett.
 Well if I find a dollar in my poe ket or something else, do you think am going to throw it away" the accused answered. Judge Meskill imposed a penalty of $35 and costs.
 Coffee House Raided.
 The old story of coffee house proprietor having in his possession Ebations of stronger nature was evidenced yesterday afternoon when
 
 swooped down on an Armenian reS- taurant of 3 Lafayette street allaeed to belong to Simon Akarian, George Simons and Dagdaras Makarian, and seized 15 full bottles of lager beer The place was filled with "custon- ers' at the time, but there was no evidence of any selling going on. misunderstanding the ac- cused left the court room before the case was called for trial, and Attorney P. F. McDonough counsel for the accused asked for a continuance un- til tomorrow and the court granted it.
 To Much Officer.
 Peter Petalick claiming Hartford as his home, was arraigned on a charge of breach of the peace alleg- ed to have been committed Saturday evening in Skritulsky's hall The accused was arrested by Supernum- erary Officer Perry. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
 According to the testimony of the officer, the accused was creating a disturbance in the cloak room, and was ordered to 'cut it out" The accused persisted in making himself obnoxious, and the witness placed him under arrest. The prisoner then began to put up SIlIl DdCCle ana attempted to hit the officer with Q soda bottle, succeeding in knocking his hat from his head. When the wit ness and his prisoner reached the street, the battle continued, and the officer said that it was necessary for him to almost break accused mans back across picket fence before he could get the handcuffs on him. On searching Petalick at the station an open knife was found in his pocket The accused emphatically denied that he created trouble and placed the blame for the matter on the over officiousness on the part of the off, cer.
 Why did you have the open knife in your pocket?' asked Prosecutor Klett.
 70 l was cleaning my finger nails hrforc attending the dance, and fO,gOt to close it when I placed it in my pocket" said the accused
 Other witnesses called by the state testified that they did not see the &C., cused create any disturbance.
 'I cant see why the officer placed
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