New Britain herald., 1926-08-16
BRISTOL NEWS
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corner of North Main and Laure streets after he had tried to gel into an argument with Edmond Violeth. Similar charges against Violeth were dismissed.
 Burton Gelbar, who violated 6 parking ordinance, was permitted to go on payment of costs.
 Michael Collette, pleaded guilty tc charge of drunkness and was as- sessed s10 and costs.
 Plying Dutchman" Arrested
 Fred Forster, known to his many followers In the city as the Flying Dutchman" was placed under arrest at 9:S0 p. m. Saturday by Officer John Mclaughlin, who noticed him pushing his bicycle up North Main street in an intoxicated condition. He pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness before Judge Malone and fine of S5 and costs was inn posed.
 Forster is well known as q bicycle rider and arrangements are now being completed for a match be- tween him and Mardos Carlson, the well known Swedish cyclist, the latter having defeated Forster two years ago at the New Departure Athletic meet.
 Arrested on Wife's Complaint
 Ernest Mahoney was arrested by Officer Dewey Carpenter Saturday night, after his wife had com plained to the police department that he was intoxicated and was creating a disturbance. Judge Ma lone after listening to both sides of the story, placed the husband on probation for a period of six months.
 Autos In Collision
 Automobiles driven by Sidney A. Harrington of Myrtle avenue, Holy oke and Angelo Spadaro of So6 Green street coIlided at 12:05 o'clock yesterday afternoon on Broad street, East Bristol. near the Belmont Restaurant. According to Harringtons story, the car owned by Spadaro was parked in front of the restaurant and he had just passed it when the latter's car col lided with his rear end. The dan- age to Harrington's car is esti- mated at about $50.
 Spardaro was arrested by Officer James Burns, who investigated the accident, on account of failure to have a registration card with him. He told the police he was just learning to drive and was being taught by Giuseppe Filosa of Lin coin avenue, Forestville, who was in the car with him.
 Upon request of Assistant Prose- outing Attorney Robert J. Stack, the case was continued until tomor- row morning.
 Burglars Active Over Week-End
 The homes of three residents were paid a visit last Saturday night by burglars, entrance however, only be- ing gained in one instance.
 t1:55 a. m. Sunday, telephone call was received by the police de- partment from Joseph Masack of road who stated that someone was trying to gain en- trance to his home. Officers Thom- as Mccarthy and Dewey Carpenter were dispatched to the scene and al though they secured the neighbor- hood thoroughly, were unable 10 To- cate any suspicious looking person.
 At 2:10 a. m., I. Ersaftzof Of 235 Center street called at headquarters and informed the police that some one had entered his home. Mrs Ersaftzof was aroused by noise and looking up was startled to see the figure of man bending over her husband. Her screams aroused MT Ersaftzof, who made a grab TOT the intruder, but was unsuccessful, the burglar made a hurried exit through the front door which he had ap- parently opened to facilitate his es- cape. Mir. Ersaftzof noticed piece of cloth In the mans hand, "hlch he believed had been saturated III chloroform and was to have been nressed over his face. A search of the home failed to reveal anything missing. Entrance was gaineo the bathroom Wlndo" which was open.
 It is understood that the police are working on a clue which they feel sure will lead to the arrest ot the parties who have been making people lock up their doors Anc