New Britain herald., 1917-02-10

was also fined $25 and costs for his connection with the fracas Thursday night in the car used as sleeping quar- ters by the employees of the transfer station. With Willard Jackson, negro waiter Hightowel1 went on a rampage late in the evening and ter roriZed the occupants of the car to such an extent that they dashed out into the snow, without taking even the time to dress. One of their number, Patrick Hurley, ran through the street. wearing but a shirt in search of an officer, and was locked up. for safe keeping.
 The darkeys were inclined to mini mize the trouble when they appeared in court any they claimed that the row had been exaggerated. Justice Prior, before whom they appeared, fined each of them $25 and costs, tacking on a thirty day sentence In addition. Jackson paid up and the jail penalty was suspended.
 The other occupants of the cells fol- lowing Thursday nights "ceiebration" were given hearings before Justice Condel. William McKenna and James Burns, charged with breach of the peace, were fined s5 and s2 re- spective1y, with suspension of judg- ment on payment of costs. In their own defense they declared that all they did was to ask Officer Marino for protection from the drin<-crazed negroes and when he refused to visit the car to see what was the trouble they said he was "yellow' and a coward, their arrest resulting.
 James Burns and John Carroll, also in court on intoxication charges, were allowed to go on payment of costs. Hurley was acquitted on an lntoxlca- tion charge.
 And Still They Come.
 Thomas Lynch and John White are borders in the lookup today, Officers Marine and Downing having locked them up last night They are to be tried late this afternoon.
 Lynch got whiff of gasoline as he was passing Cooke's' ga "a ge and he turned in. seemingly believing that the odor came from Plainville whiskey. He insisted that the place was saloon and he refused to leave unless he was given a drink. When ne threatened to break the windows a complaint was made to Officer Marino and he was locked up.
 Constable Downing found White rambling around the streets in badly intoxicated condition and he took him into custody.
 Prior Wants Meeting Called.
 Disguised with local conditions, evil dence of which is seen about the streets and in court almost every day. Postmaster Prior today discussed the advisability of asking for special town meeting to consider appro- 6riating $1,0O0 to be used by the se- lectman as fund to stop what he termed "outlawry" and others acts contrary to social uplift
 MT. Prior claims Plainville harbors crooks and gam blers of low calibre be- sides being a Mecca for foaters at .tracted here by the transfer station and he believes the town should take some action to protect law-abiding cit iZens.
 It is understood that through him a petition for special meeting may be in circulation within a few days.
 Hear Interesting Talks.
 Members of the Epworth league of Plainville and vicinity gathered at the Methodist church last night at a group meeting and listened to some highly interesting addresses.
 Rev. Henry S. Still of Forestville and Edward H. Jones of Waterbury, gave the principal talks. The latter make strong plea for assistance for missionaries in far off lands and de- scribed in an interesting fashion the work they are doing.
 Manufacturers to Help.
 Acting in cooperation with the se- lectment, John H. Trumbull, president of the Business and Improvement as- Socation, has sent out letters to local