New Britain herald., 1926-08-13

NAN bitiSC nelS ONtICOllP.
 Driver Thomas Quinn of Squad A
 had a narrow escape from serious
 injury while using an extinguisher
 in the attic The ceiling had be-
 come weakened from the water and
 heat and gave way underneath him,
 both of his feet and the lower part
 of his body falling through a hole
 until his drop was stopped by an
 electric light wire connected with a
 fixture in the upper hall. | While this fire was in progress, 9
 Ford coupe. owned by Harry Kerr
 of Anderson avenue, Forestville,
 which was parked in front of the
 house, burst into flames and the
 firemen were obliged to extinguish
 this fire also with the use of chemi- calls. This fire was chargeable to short circuit
 The damage to Mannas home is estimated at about S200, most of the damage resulting from water turn on the blaze by the occupants of the house. None of the members were stunned by the lightning bolt. which entered the house by way of the chimney and after setting fire to some mattresses stored in the at tie continued it's way to the cellar. Caught in Caye-ln William O'Connell of S2 North Main street, an employe of the wa ter department of the city of Bristol, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon as a result of being par tially covered by cave-in. A trench had been dug for the purpose of lay ing a water main on Melrose street when suddenly the bank gave way under O'Connell, carrying him into the excavation. Dr. Raoul Siliciano was called and after an examina- tion ordered the man to the Bristol hospital, where it was stated this morning that he was resting com- fortably. It is not believed that any bones were broken although X-rays are being taken today to definitely l determine this fact
 Survey Nearing Completion
 For the past several weeks, a number of men employed by the | Bristol & Plainville Electric Co. | have been making survey of cleo | tric equipment in use in the business places, factories and homes in the city; In all of the residences, mea- surements have been taken of all | of the rooms, while in the factories and stores only the record of lights | and motors in use have been record ed.
 This survey is being made with a view of possibly making a change in thebasis of electric light charges so that they will correspond with those now in effect in New Britain, Wa terbury and Meriden. It is under stood that the minimum charge now in effect will be considerably in- creased, although no definite state ment has as yet been made by off cials of the company.
 Arrested on Wife's Complaint
 Richard Torrens of Jacobs street was arrested at $40 o'clovk last evening on complaint of his wife, who informed the police that he was to enter the home. He was brought to police station where he was released under bonds of $25 for his appearance in court tomor- row morning.
 Liquod Poured Into Sewer
 Motorcycle Policeman Henry Ieglinski and Officer William Thompson spent about two hours 'f their time yesterday afternoon in | lisposing of liquor confiscated dur , ng raids conducted by the two offi- z 'ers with the assistance of Motor :, ycle Policeman Edgar Norton since he first of the year. Approximately OO gallon jugs, some completely md others partly filled with liquor. mostly of the poisonous variety. implied together with smaller con- diners filled with home brew and 'ther contraband to which it would 'e a difficult problem to supply a lame. The odors emanating from he various bottles were many and 'aried, as many, who had occasion o pass the spot where the dumping process took place, will attest.
 "Dare" Dance This Evening
 A Dare" dance for Friday, the 9th, has been arranged for this eve- ling at the Chippanee Country club. The hosts and hostesses of the occa- ion will be Mir. and Mrs. Charles '. Treadway, Mir. and Mrs. Dewey Page and MT. and Mrs. Gale P. ,Ioore.
 Poultry Club Meeting
 A meeting of the Stafford Poultry Tub will be held Monday afternoon. August 30th at the Green Meadow 'arm on Stafford avenue. Mir Dossin If Storrs College and Mir. Lewis of he Hartford County Farm Bureau 1ill be present and both will deliv- T addresses.
 P. O. of \. Meeting
 The regular meeting of Camp No. 5. P. o. of A., will be held this vening at Arcanum hall. The re- ently elected officers will be in tailed by the district president and ssistant of New Haven and large tendance is expected. Following he business session, refreshments nd a social hour will be enjoyed.
 Carnival Dance Tonight
 A special carnival dance has been for this evening at Lake ompounce by Managers Pierce and .orton. George Dunn. singer and ntertainer of New Britain, has cen secured for the occasion and u number of novelty dance numbers ft ave been included in the program. D