New Britain herald., 1915-01-26

her. The man with whom she lives, he declared, is not her husband, and as she is a widow he believed he was privileged to make love to her if he wished. She was most affectionate to him and apparently had no objec- tion to his advances. He frequently hugged her and never heard a pro- test from her. Sunday was no ex- ception to the rule and he told the court the woman accepted his ca resses on that day with as much grace ever. She did not threaten him with arrest and seemingly was per fectly satisfied. He ventured the opinion that the woman should have nipped the romance weeks ago, had it been distasteful to her Instead she gave him great encourageme t and he was beginning to think about joining the ranks of the benedicts when out of a blue sky the officers dropped on him.
 Regarding the boys complaint, Pullano explained that he had known the little fellow for a long time, liked him and treated him affectionately at the house. Sunday he had taken on an extra supply of beer and when he playfully accompanied the boy to the
 
 cism He was lying in bed resting when Mrs. Retonno called for the boy.
 Justice Condell found probable cause on the indecent assault charge, but suspended judgment on the count of assault preferred by the woman.
 Grand Juror S. S. Gwillim presented the states case aud M. o. Ryder, a former justice of the peace. was on oil Ryder made some suggestions regard ing the examination of witnesses and otherwise assisted in hearing the case.
 Was in Smashing Array.
 Pullano appeared in court few months ago, following a fierce fight with his brother Frank in which both men were badly slashed. They spent several days in the hospital recovering from wounds received in their fratri- cidal struggle and were in court to answer to assault charges. At the time the court believed that Frank was the aggressor and Felix was permitted to go after paying a small fine for breach of the peace. Frank received a jail sentence and is still in the Seyms street institution.
 Lecture on California. Edwin Beardsley of Cheshire, a for mer Plainville resident, has accepted an invitation to give a lecture on Southern California this evening in the Baptist church. His talk will be illustrated by stereopticon, the speak CT showing over one hundred views.
 There will be no charge of admis- sion and the public is cordially in- vited to attend.
 Funeral of Valentine Wells. Funeral services for Valentine Wells who died suddenly Saturday while waiting for shave in the barber shop of A. J. Bordeau on Central square, were held this afternoon at his home on East street. Rev. R. H. Burton, rector of the Church of Our Saviour, officiated.
 Interment was in West cemetery.
 Will Meet Monday.
 A. H, Condell, F. G. Osborne and W. J. Simpson, comprising the board of relief, will hold it's first meeting to hear appeals from the report of the assessors next Monday afternoon in the Town hall. The board will hold SC ,.- eral subsequent sessions but the time for presentation of appeals will be limited to February 20 under the laws
 AS the assessors increased the valuation of the holdings of 2S0 tax payers this year, it is expected that the relief board will have more work than at any sitting in several years. Many of the taxpayers. who re- ceived notice of increases, have sig nified their intention of filing protests and a busy session is expected.
 Brief Items.
 Frederick lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, will hold a regular meeting this even ing in Masonic temple.
 c. W. Jones has gone to Pinehurst, N. C., for few weeks stay.
 The r. l.. Whist club will be en-