New Britain herald., 1927-01-19
REVENGE MOTIVE IN
 RAID, IS ALLEGED
Partyka Fined S200 on ''7al,
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For almost two hours in police court this morning, Judge w. c. Hungerford listened to the conen- tions of the defense and the charges of the state in the case of Frank partyka, aged 50, of 137 North street. charged with two counts of violation of the liquor law
 Attorney P. r. McDonough repre- sented Partyka and claimed dis charge on the ground that the charges had not been proven. Judge Hungerford found Partyka guilty on the charge of keeping liquor with intent to sell and imposed a fine of S200 and costs.
 The judge said the defense is somewhat similar to that offered in the Ukrainian hall case which was tried a few days ago, but is not as strong at the latter. In the case in question. there was evidence offered that Partyka was in charge of bar room in Sokol hall at 45 Sexton street where intoxicated men were found by the police.
 Attorney McDonough gave notice of an appeal in $1,000 bonds.
 Had Jug of Alcohol
 Officer Feeney testifie1 that he and other officers went to Sokol hall between and 7:S0 p. m. Sat urday, January and met Partyka coming out with gallon jug of al- leged alcohol under his coat. Oft1- cer Cosgrove stopped Partyka and took the jug from him.
 A secret attic was located after a search and ten gallon keg and a five gallon can with traces of al- cohol in it were found. In the barroom downstairs a quantity or wine and alleged alcohol was taken. matches indicated to the police that mon had been there. Officer Fee ney testified that men of drinking habits frequent the place on Satur- days and Sundays. During the week the officer has observed no activity about the place.
 In reply to Attorney McDonough, Officer Feeney said he cannot say that members of the society owning the hall frequent it. A tall dark man, with a moustache, told the officer where to find the keg and the can and also where the alcohol could be found.
 Use Axe to Enter Attic
 Another man also gave this in formation to Officer Feeney about two weeks ago. It was necessary to use an axe to enter the blind attic, Officer Feeney said.
 In reply to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Greenstein. Officer Feeney said Partyka had the key to the place.
 In reply to Attorney McDonough, Officer Feeney said his informants told him Partyka had charge of the place. The officer did not learn the names and addresses of his in formants.
 Officer Stadler testified to his part in the raid. He tipped card table where a game was being played with money in sight.
 Partyka was in charge of the place, the officer testified. How do you know he was in charge?" the at torncy asked.
 He told me so," Officer Stadler replied.
 A woman who said she was Mary Sukolkas of 176 Oak street com plained to Officer Stadler about liquor sales at Sokol hall, he testi- fled.
 After the raid Officer Stadlcr went to the address but could not find the woman. Nobody there knew her, he said.
 Partyka testified that Assembly No. 50 of Slavish society owns Sokol hall. There are 56 adults and 30 children enrolled in the organiza- ton.
 Every adult member has a key to the building. John Perischek, who lives at the corner Of Allen street and Pennington avenue, was presi- dent of the society in 1924 and brought the ten gallon keg to the hall, he said. About New Years Perischck was expelled from mem bership.
 Perischek is a tall, dark man with dark moustache, according to Partyka.
 On the night of the raid, Partyka went to the hall and member of the society handed him gallon of