The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-20

Found guilty of operating an auto while under the influence of liquor, John Akman of 249 Avenue c, Bayonne, N. J., was fined $100 and costs and given a ten day jail sentence in the borough court this morning by Judge Claremont I. Tolles. He filed notice of ap- peal to the district court. Akman was arrested last night at 10:45 o'clock by Patrolman John Gorm- ley at the junction of Bridge and North Main street. Akman's car became stalled, the battery evil dently being dead. The car was blocking traffic and Officer Gorm- lev decided to push the car to the side of the road. He asked Ak man to get out and assist him. It is alleged that when the driver at- tempted to leave the car he fell out headlong. It was then that the officer placed him under arrest i. Akndan claims that he was not intoxicated and had not been drinking.
 Another continuance granted to Alfred Canavan of 236 Walnut street, Waterbury, charged with operating a car while under the influence of liquor until August s8. He was arrested on August 4th. and the case has been con- tinued from time to time.
 Fruit of 18th Amendment
 State Commissioner of Fish and Game John w. Titcomb in an an swer to the Naugatuck Fish and Game club to their protest relative to the wholesale killing of fish in Shattuck brook in Middlebury, all legedly by the dumping of mash and hooch in the brook by the state police when they raided a farm adjacent to the brook few weeks ago, states that it is one oi the prices we are paying for the 18th amendment. It is not only through the dumping of this na- ture but there is also the conten- tion to be borne in mind that per sons making hooch also dump the refuse in brooks.
 In his letter, Supt Titcomb states that Commissioner of State Police Anthony Sutherland has instructed his men not to dispose of mash etc, in brooks. The state water commission has also become inter. ested in the matter. The federal men under Agent Sengle do not dump mash or hooch in streams the letter states. Claims have already been filed with commis. sioner of the state police by farm CTS who allege their stock sui. fered as a result of the mash be. ing dumped in Shattuck brook.
 Speculation as to Appointment
 There is much speculation in th' borough as to the possible successor of Dennis J. German, superintend ent of streets when his resigna ton takes effect on August Sl Supt German presented his resigna ton to the board of warden ant burgesses at their meeting Tuesdal night, and 1t was accepted by th' board.
 Several names have been heart among them being those of Bur Rathburn who has served as fore man of the department for man! years and was Supt Germans abl' assistant,a and Victor Anderson. als' aeforeri1an of the department Is be tn9 mentioned and many have beer heard to express the opinion tha William Moody, a former street su perintendent might be named. I'm last two are republicans and as th' board majority is democratic, seems doubtful if the democratic members stick together. that a re publican would be named to tn' ofiice. although Supt German re ceiyed the support of republican hoard members at his last appoint ment and was originally named tt the office by a republican controlled board, Before the next meeting scheduled for Sept l, 1t is expected that there will be many applicant for the position.
 Many Attend Banquet
 Several members of the local al vision of the A. O. H. and the aux Hilary attended the banquet in th' Hotel Elton, Waterbury, last night The banquet was rendered to th' delegates to the state convention which opened yesterday.
 Leave for Convention
 Delegates from Naugatuck post American Legion and the auxiiiar! left this afternoon for New Britali to attend the annual state conven ton which opened today. TomorroV the Legion band will leave for tn' Hardware City to take part In tn' parade of the 40 and branch O the legion, to be held tomorrow night. The band will remain a the Stanley hotel over night ant will head the local post in the pa rade Saturday afternoon.
 Entered In State Open
 Two local golfers are entered II the Connecticut open golf tourna rnent to be held shortly In Nev Haven. They are Frank Paulowsl caddie at the local course ant