New Britain herald., 1916-10-04

Justice Condell had to remind them of their status before they ceased voicing their interpretation of law and it's relation to the men who are sup posed to enforce it. They left, how ever, with probably better under standing of the way their methods are viewed in Plainville and when next they present themselves in court they tial explanation of their charges.
 Convicted-Then Discharged.
 After having reopened the case, Justice Condell yesterday ordered the discharge of Emilio Gnazzo, who was convicted a, week ago for selling in- toxicants without license, following the raids made by the state police. Gnazzo had been fined with others whose places were visited by Chief Egan's men. It was subsequently, ex- plained, however, that his plea at the time was made because of ignor- ance, and that the accused wanted to deny his guilt. As he appeared to have reasonab ble argument, the court ordered the case re-opened.
 Gnazzo entered a plea of not guilty and the testimony showed that the po- lice had a poor case against him. A keg of beer taken from his home on West Main street when the raid was executed was ordered returned.
 Beer Destroyed.
 Condemnation of the beer seized in other places which were raided, re- suited yesterday after a hearing held in the court room. State Policeman Bridgeman appeared to oppose any effort on the part of the men convicted to get back the liquors but his pres ence was unnecessary except as a for maIity. Justice Condell instructed Constable Marine to destroy the beer and last evening the latter dumped the contents of a number of kegs and over one hundred bottles into the sewer.
 The beer taken from the homes of the men whose conviction was not se- cured was returned to them.
 Observe Officers Night. Officers of the Grange furnished the program at the regular meeting of that organization held in the hall on Pierce street last evening. The mem bers occupying the chairs gave the entertainment, each contributing one number at the social session which followed the busness meeting. It was one of the most enjoyable gathering held in some time.
 The Grange is making preparations to initiate a class in the near future.
 Will Give Hearing. The selectmen are making arrange ments to give a hearing to Maple street property owners concerning the matter of accepting the new highway layout prepared by Engineer McKer- nan at the order of the board.
 Selectman Johnson and his asso- ciates are attempting to straighten the angles in number of the streets and to make this possible new surveys have been made for them. Before formally accepting the maps they will give the property owners an oppor- tunity to express their opinion on them.
 Odd Fellows to Initiate.
 Past grands of Sequassen lodge will occupy the chairs at the meeting of the organization tomorrow evening. A large class will be initiated and the degree will be exemplified by former officers.
 The meeting is expected to prove an exceptionally interesting session and a large attendance is expected. Disagree With Moderator.
 The Moderator E. A. Freeman's s conception of the law regarding the use of the Australian ballot is not held by other men serving in a similar ca pacity in towns throughout the state is made evident by appeals which are to be made to the superior court by disappointed candidates for the office of first selectman.
 In ruling on split ballots after the election Monday, Mr. Freeman accept ed the X mark before the names of either Hart or Johnson as votes for the narticular man for first select