New Britain herald., 1927-12-10
290 ARRESTS IN
 FINAL 5 MONTHS Bristol Police Department Files
 Its Report t26 WERE AUTOMOBILISIS
special School Meeting CalIed-Bas- kctball Tonight-Enrico Dimeo Dics-Forcclosure is Granted Other News Notes of Interest.

An analysis Of the report of Chief Ernest T. Belden Of the police de- partment for the quarter ending with the close of the citv's fiscal year on November 30, presents some interesting figures. For the three months In question the number of arrests totaled 290. One hundred and twenty six of these were motor ists and covered violations of the state motor vehicle laws and city or dinances and ranged from the minor offence Of parking in restricted zones to the more serious charges of reck less driving and driving while under the influence of liquor This num- Der represents approximately 4S per cent of the total arrests made.
 Arrests for drunkenness rank sec- ond in number in the report. Dur ing September nine who were ar rested showed evidences of liduor or were drunk: in October this num- Der was increased 10 l7 and last month 2l drank too liberally of present day concoctions and ran afoul of the law. These figures would indicate that drunkenness is Increasing, although Bristol is rec osnized as the driest city in the state. Much of the liquor con- sumed is purchased outside the city, according to a prominent official. The many raids made by the police under Sergeant Henry Jeglinski dur Ing the past few years has tended to discourage a number who would violate the law In this respect.
 The number sentenced to the Hartford County jail also increased with each succeeding month of the quarter. In September three were taken 10 the Hartford institution. in october and last month seven were accepted as non paying resi- dents temporarily.
 number of youths under q were brought before the prosecuting at torney during the three months period, Il in September, s in Octo. Der and l in November. Two girls were also apprehended for their shoplifting activities during the quarter.
 so,955.7o in fines were assessed bv the city court during the same period. In September Is paid fines tota!ing s659.15: in October. 27 donated a sum totaling s1,499.65; and in November, the city was en- riched 10 the amount of s79b.gO by IS law violators.
 Enrico DiMeo
 Enrico DiMeo, aged 55 years, Of 02 Gaylord street died yesterday at St. Raphels hospital, New Haven, where he had been undergoing treat ment since last Monday for compli- cations.
 Born In Italy. Mir. DjMeo came to this country as a young man and learned the trade of baker. For many years he conducted a bakery business in this city but was forced to dispose of his holdings in this line four years ago on account of failing health. Since that time he has conducted a small grocery store next 10 his home.
 He is survived by his wife and four children. James DiMeo. Miss Mary DiMeo and Joseph DiMeo Of this city and Armand DiMeo Of New York city.
 The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. 1 Anthony's church on School street. 1 The high mass Of requiem will be celebrated by Rev. l.. Meccaris and burial will be in the new St. Jo- | seph's cemetery.
 Basketball Tonight
 The Hartford Yankees, in former years known as the Dixies, will be | the attraction at the local high school gym this evening when they 1, will face the New Departure has- | ketball team In state league game. ] The visitors are cap'ained hy Fat {, Hafner and have on their roster such ! stars as Murphy and Friedman. for 1 wards Hurley, center and Gubersky | and Hofferth. guards.
 Manager Joe Carroll Of the Fndees ! will start the game with his regular ! lineup, Malcolm and Crowley. for | wards, Donaghue at center and Wal | erman and Manning in the back ! ,ourt.
 A preliminary contest will be i played between the Bristol Whirl- | winds. explained by Mary Bachman. ! md the P. and F. Corhin girls Of New Britain. Clyde Waters will i referee both contests.
 DcNotiOns This Evening
 Devotions in honor of St. Anne will be held at 7:S0 o'clock this | evening at st. Joseph's church.