New Britain herald., 1930-02-04

workers the basic causes of the con- ditions under which they suffer-" he said before Judge Traceski interrupt ed to tell him that he was being tried on the information contained in the warrant which was read 10 him and the court did not care to hear about anything else.
 Vincent made reply that if he was being charged only with peddling handbills it was strange that the red cloth was in evidence. That was q symbol used by the Young pion- ccrs," an organization to which he belonged and had nothing to do with the city ordinance in question. 'It is in evidence here just to aggravatc the charge against nc" he asserted.
 Tn want you to understand that you're here on this charge and nothing else" Judge Traceslli told him with emphasis and Vincent, quick as q flash. rcjOincd: Then why is this evidence hcrc"" Coutin- uing. he declared that he had not violated the city ordinance in the least. He was asl>od fer the bills
 leaflcts, ho called thcmD by men who knew he was carrying them and hc let them have them
 Woods Finds Hands Are Soft
 Cross examined by Prosecuting Attorney Woods, Vincent said he was born in Brooklyn, x. Y. in 1908 and th1rffNra ,.it zen of the United States. He was un- employed at present, he said but he had worked in factories in Brooklyn and Bridgeport. Prosecuting Attor- ney Woods ridiculcd his claim in this respect. after examining his hands and calling the courts attention to their appearance. which. he said, be lied the statement that Vincent worked with them. Before leaving the stand, Vincent declared that he regarded as unconstitutional any ordinance which prevented commun- iCation among the workingmcn.
 Prosecuting Attorney Woods said it was "a-pity the ordinance docs not provide a heavier penalty" for Vim cent vas deserving of severe punish mcnt. He came to New Britain to foment trouble, threatening the in stituuons which are funCtioning satisfactorily, and if he is not pleased or contcntcd "Why don't he go back to Eu"sia." ''Wc can get along nice ly without him in this country" the prosecuting attorney continued. Patriotism has always run rampant here. Ii has always been high"
 Vincent shouts Protest
 Vincent lcapcd to his feet and cried out in protest but Chief Hart, who was sitting in front of him, quictcd him only to have him break out again when Mir. Woods, mention ing two New Haven addresses given by Vincent as headquarters for or ganizations with which he was con- nected, said: ''I suppose they make the bombs at the How street place"
 "I protest against such language" Vincent shouted.
 "YouVc had your say. Keep still. And that means keep stilL' Judge Traceski admonishcd him.
 He has tried to break down the finest fabric oC~the American govern ment" Mr. Woods declared. 'even Haunting the red flag of Com munism and becoming defiant and insolent about it."
 When Judge Traceski imposed the fine, Vincent jumped up and said he wanted to give notice of an ap- peal. Judge Traceslli was leaving the bench and did not turn around, and Vincent appealed to Chief Hart for information. Where do I give notice of appeal? 9" he asked. Later Judge TraceSki set inc bond.
 Cannot Raise Bond
 After being in H cell for q few hours. Vincent obtained permission to send a telegram to q Hartford man. explaining his prcdicamcnt but no reply had been received Up to 3 o'clock this afternoon. and d mittimus was prepared by Clerk r.. J. DanbcrG of the police court Tor committing him to jail in default O. bonds. l vlcw of the fact that Vincent mentioned o'clock th's afternoon as the last chance for oO- taining his release, the police kept him at the police station, but 1t WHs said that he would be committed 10 iail unless he paid his fine or post rI q bond