New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
REFUSES TO ALLOW BRANDING 0f COWS Garlick Arrested for 0ktructinS
 State Dairy Official ROD ENTERS MANS HEAD Ben WarkocN in Serious Condition After Auto Collision-Gallagher Leaves City for 50 Days-Im- muniEation Campaign.

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 Arthur C. Garlick Of Stafford aye nue. Forestville, charged with ob- structing an assistant to the state commissioner of domestic animals in the performance Of his duty. was fined $c5 and costs in the city court this morning by Judge William J. Malone. or the fine $20 was re- mitted.
 James L. Ellis, an agent of the bureau of domestic animals, testi- ncd that yesterday afternoon, in company with Dr. I, R. Vail, local food, herd and milk inspector, and Officer Edgar Norton of the local police department, he called at the Garlick home to brand two COWS and a bull which had reacted to the tu- berculin test made by Dr, Vail last Saturday. When he made known his identity and announced his inten- tions. Garlick refused to permit him to brand the animals, according to his testimony. He stated tha, he explained the law to Mir. Garlick but was refused permission to carry out the branding three different times during the afternoon by Gar lick, His testimony was corroborat- ed by Dr. Vail.
 Garlick, in his defense, informed d the court that he had not refused as contended by Agent Ellis, He says he did object. however. because he felt that the branding was cruel ty to animals, He further stated that the COW. were not his property, but had been given to his daughter by him several months ago His daughter confirmed this statement and added that she had given per mission for the animals to be tested last Saturday but objected to the branding operation.
 Agent Ellis was then recalled to the stand by Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather and told Of having received an application last June for a test to be made of the COWS. The application was signed by Arthur C. Garlick, indicating his ownership. He also added that Garlick had in formed him that the COWS were en- tered on the tax list in his name.
 After the court session, Officer Norton stated that following d con- versation with the daughter, the state agent and Dr. Vail were told that the branding would not be per mitted. although they announced their intention of going to the Gar lick home for that purpose.
 After the session of court State Agent Ellis and Dr. Vail, accom- panied by Policeman Norton, went to the Garlick farm. Before they could gain entrance to the barn it was necessary for Norton 10 climb in through a window and unlock the door on the inside,
 It was stated this afternoon that the animals will be destroyed.
 Sentenced to Jail
 Joseph Mulpeter, who startled pa irons of the Victory lunch on North Main street Tuesday evening by walking into the establishment minus his trousers and asking for a drink, was sentenced to jail for 30 days by Judge William J. Malone this morning. Mulpetcr's condition was such, that he will be held at po- lice headquarters until tomorrow for medical treatment,
 Seriously Injured in Accident
 The condition of Ben Warkocki Of 6cc North Main street who was in- ,ured in an automobile accident on Jacobs street, was still critical this morning, according to a statement made by Dr. R. B. Robbins. the at tending physician. A heavy iron rod. either from the windshield or the top Of Warkocki's car, crushed the bone between the mans right eye and nose and may have pierced the brain, according to the doctor. No effort will be made to probe the wound until the mans condition is d little improved. Dr. Robbins be- uoved that the brain was not in jured as no brain tissues were visible hen the wound was cleansed.
 Investigation by Officer Lawrence Doolan indicated that WarkoclN drove his car into the side of an automobile operated by Jack Apter of 6 Lenox street, Hartford, which was being turned around on Jacobs street The WarkocN car travelled a considerable distance after the col lision. Both automobiles were badly damaged.
 No arrests have been made and no further investigation will be made until Warkockps condition is definitely known.
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 Councilmeu William A. Hayes and Ernest F. Merrill and Councilman elect Frank Dutton were the guests