New Britain herald., 1917-09-15
rested before. A fine of $10 and costs for a total of $2O was imposed.
 Case Continued.

The case against Gabriel Shaker, charged with breach of the peace, was continued until Monday. Shaker was arrested in t1re side show at the fair grounds, which was known as the Vampire Woman Shaker, on the witness stand in the case of Mrs. Jen- nle May CurtiSs, charged with in- decent exposure. said that he was a musician. He had been hired, he said, to play a flute while Mrs. Curtiss. did and Oriental dances. He could play Asyrian airs exceptionally well, he told the court. He testified that he was not connected with the show. He had been hired on Monday to play flute and was doing so when arrested by the state police. He gave damaging testimony ill the trial against Mrs. Curtiss.
 Lawyer A. A. Greenberg, appearing for Mrs. Curtiss, put Shaker through a stiff cross examination.
 The state police are conducting a rigid campaign throughout the state in order to get rid of the undesirable element that is attracted here every year by the fair. A number of sus- picious looking characters were chased from the grounds yesterday
 
 or they would be arrested.
 It was noted by visitors at the grounds yesterday that gam bling was done more openly at some of the tents than has been seen here in years. The concessionists, in reply, state that they have to resort to such methods, as business is poor.
 It is said that the state police will be at the grounds this afternoon and evening.
 Leave on Honeymoon.
 Mr. and Mrs. Louis w. Perry who were married on Wednesday after noon by Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, pastor of the Second Congregational church, have left on a honeymoon trip. Mrs. Perry, before her marriage was Miss Hazel Emma Purdy of Danbury. MT. Perry is a native of Georgetown and a former parishioner of Rev. Mr. Fiske Mr. Perry has been drafted by Uncle Sam and will leave on Sep tember 20 for Camp Devens, Aver Mass.
 John Philips.
 Funeral services for John Philips, who died last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard Bolton, will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Erwin Mortuary chapel, New Britain. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
 MT. Philipps, who was so years of age, was one of the towns most re- spected citizens. He was born in England but has lived in this country for over fifty years. He was em- ployed at the Russell & Erwin factory, New Britain for over twenty years in >he capacity of night watchman. Be- cause of failing health he was un- employed of late years.
 Besides Mrs. Bolton he leaves three other daughters, Mrs. w. Trey thick of Middletown, Mrs. Thomas Wilkins of Bridgeport and Mrs. Sharles Wigglesworth of New Britain; two sons William of New Britain, and Arthur of F'orestville, eighteen grand children, and three great grandchil- dren.
 Soldiers Committee Appointed. At meeting of the local council of defense last evening at the town hall, plans for keeping in touch with the local young men who have enlist ed or were drafted into the army, was discussed The following committee was appointed to arrange plans whereby the soldiers will be informed: Rev. Samuel A. Fiske, chairman, Miss Helen Rehm, Mrs. Frank N. Bacon,