New Britain herald., 1918-04-23
Hackett's Case Continued.


tor appointed either by the war board
or by the Council of Defense.
HacI>ett's Case Continued.
The case against Jack HaclSett aud
Thomas Malley. which was to have
been prosecuted in the court this
morning, was postponed until tomor-
row morning because of the illness
Of the attorney for the defense, Nor
ris D. SAKE Attorney SAKE was taken
suddenly i'll, and was unable to notify
the court or prosecutor until this
morning. Quite few spectators We're
on hand this morning to listen to the
evidence against the accused when the
MESA sc came telling of the illness of
the lawyer Judge Griswold ordered
the court adjourned until tomorrow
at the same time. at which time. if
the lawyer is still indisposed, another
adjournment for a week will be con-
sidered by the judge.
Trolley Hits Truck
When one of the large trucks Of
the Bllckcnsblacker company at
tempted to circle around an automo-
bile which was sta toned near the
gutter on Berlin street last night the
trolley car coming from Berlin
bumped the rear end of the truck.
Little damage was done to either Of,
the three cars which were bumped.
Trevitan Sent Up.
Ambrose Trevitan, who recently LEFT
the town uncerem oniously at a time
when warrant was out for his ar
rest was brought ba elk to town yes
terday and tried in the Berlin court.
He was wanted for violation of pro-
baton, and fine of $50 was imposed
AS he did not have the necessary
money to pay the fine he was taken
to the Hartford jail yesterday after
noon where he will serve out the fine.
Home Gardens.
As Yet littlc enthusiasm has been
shown on tho part Of Rerlinites with
regard to the home gardens which the
war board has been boosting for
SOma time. The board wishes the CO.
operation of all the people in making
the homo gardens of service to the
country. and if all do not cooperate.
little can hc done All who have ex-
ira vacant gro Il, are asked to make
use Of il in this Way. and any VIII y
nave 10 ground OF their own, may
secure plots by applying to. the board.
/ Committees recently appointed for
each section Of the town will look
after tn matter, and are also anX-
| lOuS 10 near from any residents who
/ have extra land which they are willing
/ to donate for use in this way The
committees are: Kcnsing tOn. John IL
Moore. Lewis Goodrich. James F'itz-
! simmons: Berlin. Lester DeminG. w.
/ n. Webster, w. M. Fowler; East
| Berlin, NJ 3. Hazen. f. p. Cody.
TO Have Italian War Rally.
war rally has been planned for
the Italian residents of the town to
Nc held IN Foresters' hall Sunday aft
| efn0on at $3.50. It is expected that
All me italian people of the town will
| bt present to hear the speakers. Any
others who wish to attend are invit-
ca, rs all the speaking Will not be
IL Italian. TWO We'll known speakers
have been secured to address the
| meeting. They arc Salvatore De
| liaopO of Hartford, and Or. julius
Teelo Of New Haven. Both Of the
speakers have addressed such rallies
! il other towns throughout the state.
and are capable speakers. DR.. Tcelo
| will speak on the part of the Wom-
! H. in the war and the mems part will
bc taken care Of in the talk by Mr.
( nc iGsoOO.
Celebration for Draftccs
4 celebration is being planned for
| the two dIattees who will leave with
tht increment going to Camp Upton
| next Friday. which will - held to-
morrow evening. The two going are
T. Felice, and I. Huh, and it is the