New Britain herald., 1915-01-15
DENIES HE PROMISED
 TO WE'D BESSIE RYAN
Inn Keeper, Through Lawyer, Replies
 10 Accusations.

the plaintiff in the O,OO0 breach or promise suit of Elizabe M. Ryan of New Haven against Henry k. Mans rested her case, and Michael l.. Sullivan, attorney for MT. Mansfield, began his opening address to the jury.
 Attorney Sullivan stated that the defendants answer to the claims of Miss Ryan that there was mutual promise to marry some time in July 1908, is a denial to each and every declaration of the plaintiff.
 Tt would appear that they tray clled about a great deal together af- ter they became well acquainted. :" said MT. Sullivan, "and that he gave her many handsome presents, includ- ing an auto in 1911, which was ex- changed for another car.
 Had Row and Separated.
 Then Miss Ryan was taken sud- denly i'll and had what is known as ulcers in the stomach, according to the doctor. They had harsh language and separated, and a number Of men and women witnesses will testify to this.
 Tt will appear that Miss Ryan was in the habit Of going about with a MT. Merrill, employed at Ferncroft a great deal. They were often seen to- sether in 1910. It will also be shown that she made many remarks about Grandpa It is for you to decide, gentlemen, whether these were marks of affection for MT. Mansfield or not
 "Other evidence will show she had little or no affection for him. He had paid her an allowance of $60 or s75 a week, mostly in checks. It will be shown she received checks be- fcre 1913 and that some of those checks have disappeared
 Raided on Same Day.
 Attorney Sullivan then spoke of the quarrel over having the name "Bess'' placed on the auto and it's being sent away by MT. Mansfield. Continuing he said: "The raid by the police at Ferncroft Inn took place on the same day that Miss Ryan left the inn in the morning. Previous to going she had threatened to send him to jail for gambling and for white slavery He told her she must go away
 "She took with her the auto for which he had paid s225O, $500 or $500 worth of furniture. checks for $45O, all of MT. Mansfields travelling kit, blankets, etc.
 We will introduce witnesses to whom Miss Ryan said she was never going to marry MT. Mansfield"
 Mansfield in Court
 Henry K. Mansfield, the defendant. was in court all day yesterday. On Wednesday Miss Ryan's attorney. MT. Coakley, was asking where he was and calling attention to his absence for two days.
 Henry J. King, brother -in-law of Miss Ryan, of 94 Smith street. West Haven, Conn, superinten- dent of the New Haven Clock company, with 1,50O men under him. was an important witness during the morning and first part of the af- ternoon.
 Wouldn't Stay All Night.
 Mr., King stated that he had been employed by the clock company thirty years. He married Miss Ryan's sis ter eight or nine years ago. In re- ply to further questions of MT. Coak- ley, MT. King testified that Mansfield came to his home in West Haven with Miss Ryan in 1908.
 Ut was after p. m., for I was at home when they came" said MT. King. "I was introduced to Mans field by Miss Ryan and so was Mrs. King They took off their things and we had supper They spent the even- ing With us. We asked MT. Mansfield if he wouldn't stay all night. He said no, that under the circumstances he had better go to a hotel up town and he did. He was invited to call and did the next day. l. s...
 Came the Next Day. Ta;'
 After Mir. Mansfield left did you and Miss Ryan have some talk?"
 "Yes sir.''
 What happened next day?"
 Next day he came to the house. and 1 went over the place with him. showed him my dogs talked, etc He said I had a very fine place. told him I was glad he like it and said tt was about time he got busy and had q place of his own.
 Naming Little Mansfields.-
 He said: I'm going to, yes. Bess and l are going to. be married and have such a place. I said That is good I'm glad to hear it. Before you know it you'll have a lot of lit tic Mansfields running about the house and be happy Mansfield said, If I do I'll name the boy Henry, after you, and the girl Helen."
 The witness explained that his wife's name is Helen. He stated that Mansfield, Miss Ryan, his wife and himself were present during this con- versation.
 "A FTER fifteen years location at