New Britain herald., 1926-03-12


 The residents Of this district will also be obliged this year 10 pay q Third taxing district tax. which should not exceed one mill. due 10 the fact that they were separated tho latter part Of last year from the First taxing district.
 It has been rumored that an- other meeting Of the taxpayers and voters of East Bristol will be called at an early date 10 see If some thing cannot be done 10 reduce the tax burden Just what the ultimate outcome will be. remains to be seen,
 Theft Cases Disposed of
 Joseph Rnsulo. aged 20, who gave lis home address as Yonkers, N, Y, and Michael Sasso. iG, of Sixth av- cnuc, East Bristol, were before Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan in the city court this morning. charged with rolling George Sanford We'd nesday evening in local rooming house.
 It developed from the testimony Of Sasso that on the night in ques- lion he and RasuIo met Peter Gala ehcr of Laurel street in a North Main street restaurant, Rasulo asked Gallagher 10 buy him something to eat, which was done, and Sasso was also given some refreshments. IL was then claimed that Gallagher, on learning that they had no place 10 spend the night, invited them to his room, where Sanford was sleep ing The offer was accepted and during the night, Sasso admits that he took Sl from Sanford and Rasulo took about S34. They left q little later and were arrested about a. m., Thursday by Officer Thomas Me Carthy after Gallagher had com plained to the police department of the rolling process.
 RasuIo pleaded guilty 10 the charge of theft from the person and was sentenced by Judge Donovan 10 three months in jail with the advice that at the expiration Of his term. he pick out a place of residence other than Bristol,
 Sasso. who was thought 10 be easily led. was placed on probation for six months with the understand ing that he do as his father tells him.
 To Jail For Indecent Assault
 Peter Gallagher. the complainant in the Sasso and Rasulo case, was presented before the court on sorions statutory charge involving young Sasso. The testimony as of- fercd by Sasso and Rasulo was re- volting and Gallagher was found guilty. receiving q jail sequence Of six months in jail. The assault on Saeso occurred In Gallaghers room prior to the rolling of Sanford.
 Gallagher was before the court the last time on March 1st, when he was charged with drunkenness and at that time he was placed on pro- hation for one week with the un- that he eliminate him. self from tho city limits before the expiration of that time. This he failed 10 do, with the result that he will leave town today for a very definite period unless he appeals the case and is able to furnish bonds 10 the extent of $2,0o0.
 Legion to Bowl
 Scichcprey post. American Legion, will take on the Unionylie post in 8 bowling contest in the Center Recreation bowling alleys this even- ing.
 It is expected that a number of rootcrS will be on hand md alleys will be available for Le- zion members not members of tho regular team.
 Legion Auxiliary Entertained
 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the 1 American Legion entertained the members of the Legion last evening Il Legion hall. 1
 Refreshments were served and a | arge number were present.
 Dog Quarantine to Be Lifted
 The quarantine on dogs, which . las been in effect since January 14, will be lifted on March 18th at noon, | according to advice received this by Commissioner of Do- nestle Animals, J. M. Whittlesey. t is cust omary to keep the rostric- ion on for a sixty day period where my definite cases of rabies have lcen found and this term of detcn- ion for dogs will expire on the date 
 One good feature Of the duaran- inc was that it has reduced the lumber Of stray dogs roaming bout the city,
 Declares Dividend
 A quarterly dividend of l l-4 per ent has been voted by the directors f the Bristol Savings Bank to Its epositors, to be credited April 1, 926. This annual dividend of 5 ! icr cent has been paid by the Saw ngs Bank since July 1, 1918.
 Lcntcn Dcvotions
 Lenten dcvotions. consisting of tations of the cross and henediction f the Blessed Sacrament, will be eld this evening in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church at 7;SO clock.
 I. o. O. r. Meeting | The regular meeting of stephen ! 'rrry lodge, l. o. O. F., will be held his evening at o'clock in stephen 'erry hall.
 Basketball Tonight
 Tonight in the local high school ,ym the Eagles of Terryville, who we're defeated on their own floor ast Wednesday evening by the Sew Departure basketball quintet, will exert every effort to regain