New Britain herald., 1927-12-27
YOUNG MEN ESCAPE
 SERIOUS CHARGES
Accused Only of Tampering
 With fl0theT'S Automobile
POST OFFICE INCREASE
Total Receipts Approximately S119,- 0Co for Acar-Factories Reopen Engagement i> lnnounce,l-Othcr Ncwsy News Notes.

NcWSy NcWS Notes.
 1 George Tctrault and Frank Dupuis Of 22I North Main street escaped be- ing bound over 10 the superior court this morning when upon instructions ot Judge Joseph M. Donovan a charge of taking an automobile without permission was reduced to the less serious one of tampering with an automobile without permis- sion. Tctrault was given the maxi mum fine Of $I0 and costs while Dupuis escaped with fine of s15 and costs
 The two men were arrested by or dCer Edward O'Connor last night on North Main street, after complaint had been received at headquartecrs rom William Blum, Jr.. Of Maple street that two men had attempted 10 steal his car, which was parked in front of his house. Noticing tho men enter the automobile he rushed 10 inc door and hollered to them. Bo- coming frightened they stopped the car and jumped out after having driven it about 200 feet, Mir. Blum, accompanied by the officer, drove in the direction taken by the men and finally caught up with them. Dupuis quietly submitted to arrest but Te- trault, according 10 Officer 'Connor's testimony, showed fight and he had to handle him rather roughly.
 Tctrault testified at great length this morning about the treatment re- cciVcd from the officer, saying that he was hit with q blackjack and otherwise mistrcated. This was de- nied by the Officer, although he did admit using force because Of Te- trault's refusal to accompany him willingly.
 Attorney Noble |, Pierce, who defended the two men, stated that he was Of the opinion that the two mon were drunk and did not know what they were doing. He termed Tctrault as silent drunk" and probably the worse of the two. Both llI'lI 1ulIlIlltu tl lllNlllS.
 Judge Donovan. in metins out the fines, stated that he was inclined to- ward lcniency on the part Of Du- puiS, who had willingly submitted to arrest. However, in the case of Te- irault he felt that he had not at tempted 10 tell the truth. In the complaint against the officers treat menl the judge intimatod that he took no stock in il at all because Of the policeman's fine record since joining the force five years ago.
 Cases Continued
 Numerous continuances were granted in police court this morning by Judge Joseph M. Donovan.
 Tho case of Edward Glynn of 1o94 Stanley street, New Britain, charged with breach of the peace, was con- tinued until Wednesday morning under a bond of $25. Glynn is with creating d disturbance in q local restaurant.
 Upon the request of q representa- tive who appeared for Alexander ! Monico, local mason contractor, i charged with operating a motor | vehicle while under the influence Of ! liquor, a continuance Was granted | until Saturday morning, December | 3i. Monico was arrested. at ! o'clock Sunday morning after his 1. car had collided with one operated l hy Burton X. McCuen of 14$ Glenn . street, New Britain, on Park street. [
 Frank Redman Of 120 Pennington | lvcnuo. also charged with driving . under the influence of liquor, was . granted q continuance until Janu- 1ry 2. Bonds were set at S3oo Ecdman's arrest followed a com rlaint received from Peter F. Rog- 7rs of a7 Bond street. Hartford. who alleGsd that Nodman ran into his ar which vas parked on Jacobs street.
 Placed on' Probation
 Following the testimony of Mrs. Tohn Rclinskl of East Road to th" fleet that because Of her husbands omrcr and frequent trunks, she .vas obliged oftentimes in the sum ner to sleep in the barn, John was given q jail sentence of three which was suspended for one year during which time he will on probation.
 Mrs. Belinski appeared at police leadduarters at t2:30 a. m. today with her small child and complained hat she had been driven from tho lousc. When Officers Burns and Thompson went to arrest Relinslli hey found several windows broken. 'vidence of the husbands unruly Belinski was found In bed sleep and because of hls intoxicated ondition, 1t was necessary for the