New Britain herald., 1917-04-27
WHITE SLAVER' ID
 FACE HIGHER COURT
Anthony Von Stetina Bound Over
 Under Bonds of $2,OOO TRACE METHODIST HISTORY

Trafacker in Women Brought Back From Troy, N. Y., for Preliminary Heafing-Tax Collections Good Guardsmen Will Ask to Be Excused. Finding probable cause in the case of Anthony von Stetina, who has been sought by the local authorities for vio- lation of the white slave law for over eighteen months, Justice A. H. Con- dell bound the accused over to the June term of the superior court this morning, placing him under bonds of $2,O00. The prisoner was unable to furnish the security and after the hearing he was taken to the Hartford jail to await trial before the higher tribunal.
 Won Stetina was brought back to Connecticut last evening by Leuten- ant Downing of the state police force. The man had been captured in Troy. N. r., and, waiving extradition, he consented to returning to Connecticut.
 The authorities claim they have a clear case against him and will have no trouble in proving his guilt
 -+ tOu ol0Lluc IldS O0cA OpClcbAA dS a white slayer in New York and Con- necticut for years. He conducted g disreputable establishment in Plain- vile, later moving to Bristol, where his place was raided. He escaped, but was captured in Troy few weeks later He broke jail while awaiting extradition, and successfully eluded the authorities until last week when he returned to Troy and was captured.
 His accomplices are serving terms in states prison. The police claim he was the brains of the gang which operated in this section and they ex- pect the prosecuting authorities to seek the imposition of a severe pen- atty when his case comes before the superior court.
 History of Methodism.
 The history of Methodism in Plain vile will be traced by Harry A. Castle at meeting of the men of that de- nomination to be held in the Meth odist church parlors next Wednesday evening. MT. Castle has delved into the records of all the local churches and has secured wealth of informa- tion concerning the Methodists since they first organized as a religious body in this town.
 The affair at which he will speak will take the form of a mems SUD- per and will, according to expecta- tions, be one of the most important gatherings held under the auspices of the Methodist church in long time. The pastor, Rev. W. A. Goodell, and members of the official board have been working for 8 number of weeks on the arrangements. They expect that there will be a large gathering at the supper, which is to be the be- ginning of series of gatherings which are expected to stimulate interest in the activities of the church.
 There will be an address by the pastor and a speaker from out of town will probably be secured to take part in the after-supper program.
 Tax Collections Good.
 Although some of the largest prop erty owners in town have not as yet sent in their checks, Collector w. J. Hemingway reports that record breaking amount has been received in taxes during the last three weeks War talk and high prices have not had much of an effect on the collection of taxes, and the property owners have for the most part responded to the statements sent out by the collector.
 All bills for property taxes must he settled by Monday. the law providing for an addition of nine per cent on the statement not paid by the last of the month.
 Although he has not totalled the amounts thus far received, the col lector's receipt pad indicates that the amount taken in to date will exceed by considerable the total collections of last year on this date. On April ~. l 1915, the books showed 238 receipts l had been made out. To date the col lector has given receipts to 25S prop erty owners. This number includes the special school tax.
 Personal taxes must he paid by | Monday. >delinnuents leaving them selves liable to arrest.
 Dog Owners Slow.
 While taxes on property and the personal assessments have been paid l}t the majority of those to whom bills t havesbee sent, owners of dogS have been slow in making the annual set