New Britain herald., 1922-04-10
TWO BOUND OVER ON
 CHARGE 0F ROBBERY
Alleged HighVaymen Are Held in
 S2,000 Bonds Each

Charged with highway robbery, Richard Naples, aged 25. and Leroy Jones, aged 20, weer bound over to the next term of the superior court in bonds of s2,000 each. when prob able cause was found in their cases by Judge George w. Klett in police court this morning.
 The accused were arrested in con- nection with an assault and robbery on the person of Tony Schlactu on the night of March 26. It was alleg- ed by Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods, that the accused and one Joseph Babula, whose present where abouts is unknown, met the complain ant in the Presto lunch room on Main street. March 26; that they took him to the tract known as St. Marys play grounds, at the corner of Stanley and East streets, and that they took a roll of bills, amounting to $63 and a silver watch and gold chain. The complaint alleged that Schlactu was assaulted and placed in fear of his life by the alleged assailants.
 Naples was represented by Lawyer M. A. Sexton and Jones by Judge w. F. Mngan Both attorneys rested their cases without presenting rebut- ting evidence.
 Tells Of Robbery
 Schlactu. whose home is at 76 Glen street, testified that on March 26, he came to this city from a farm where he had been employed. He had his wages and some savings with him. He Mat ctr where he ordered steak. Another man asked that a steak be ordered for him. This was done.
 After leaving the restaurant, the accused testified, he walked toward his home. After progressing some distance, he was struck by one young man while two others held him. He identified Jones and Naples as two of the trio. Knocked to the ground. he was kicked and punched. His roll of bills and silver watch and gold chain were taken. schlactu was picked up by the police in a battered condition and brought to the police station.
 Not Certain, He Says
 On the witness stand this morning, the witness said he was not certain that the accused were the men who assaulted him, nor could he say where it took place.
 Detective Sergeant Hart told of the arrest and questioning of the accused individually and together, and of their admissions.
 He talked with Schlactu on the morning after the robbery. The com plainant's two eyes were discolored and his face was scratched, the re- suits, he was informed of a beating given him in connection with the theft from his person. As a result of information in the hands of the po- lice Patrolman W. r. McCue picked Naples up on Main street, Thursday afternoon, and lodged him in cell at police headquarters. For lack of suf- ficient evidence to hold him, Naples was released.
 Find Chain In Cell
 While cleaning out the cell the next day. Policeman Michael Brophy found a gold chain broken in three pieces. He turned it over to the de- tective department. Interviewed at the factory where he is employed, Schlactu identified the chain as his The arrest of Naples at his home on Washington street, followed.
 When he was again brought to headquarters. Naplea told the story Of the incident in detail. signing a written confession of his own guilt and duplicating Jones and Babula. He said he and Babula were in the Pres to lunch room when Jones entered with a Pollock" They had steaks. Babula. who speaks Polish, got into a conversation with Schlactu and shortly afterward. left the restaurant. Jones and Naples followed. Chip ping" together, they purchased a quart of whiskey and headed in the direction of East street.
 Demanded Drink At St Mary's playground Jones do