Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-19

 tween Ava G. Beckwith and Mrs. Lu- cien Sheffield of Old Saybrook were described on Thursday in the superior court at New London, where the $5,O0O suit was on trial which Lucien M. Sheffield has brought against Ava G.. Beckwith for the alleged alienation of the affections of MT. Shefheld's wife.
 Ernest B. Hull of Old Saybrook, who was on the stand when court ad- journed Wednesday afternoon, resumed his testimony Thursday morning.
 Hull, who is brother of Mrs. Shef- field, testified Wednesday afternoon that he had seen his sister come out of a room occupied by the defendant in the Sheffield house early in the morning.
 Hull testified Thursday morning that Sheff1eld's conduct toward his wife had good provider, that his treatment of her was good, that he did not drink to any extent and that Mrs. Sheffield s conduct toward her husband had been fine up to the time of the trouble. Mrs. Sheffield always greeted her husband at the door and kissed him on his return from work and this treatment was mutual until they separated.
 Just as She Expected.
 The witness told of an occasion when MT. and Mrs. Beckwith had been at his home for g. call and MT. Beck with had excused himself and stated that he had to go home to attend to his fires. Later 1t was discovered that he had gone to Mrs. Shefheld's house. Mrs. Beckwith learned of the matter and said, Just as I expected. he has gone to Mrs. Sheffield's."
 MT. Hull told of a conversation he heard between Mrs. Sheffield and MT. Beckwith while he was at the Shef- field home taking care of his aged father. MT. Sheffield was away at work at the time and the conversation was held in the presence of the wit ness, who testified to having heard Beckwith tell Mrs. Sheffield "to pick on her husband if he came home peaceful. You can't get along together and you might as well have it over."
 MT. Hull stated that he saw Beck with at his sisters house every time he was ever there. When Beckwith came in he took off his hat and coat, fixed the fire and made himself gen orally at home. He had even in- vited the witness to stay to supper
 Denied Drinking Habits.
 In the cross examination Attorney Morgan asked the witness what he which the witness replied that he was there taking care of his father.
 "As matter of fact isn't 1t true ,'' asked the attorney, that you were generally so drunk that you couldn't take care of your father? Isn't it a bottle of strong liquor under your pillow?"
 Tt is not true; I never did, a1- most shouted the witness.
 The attorney inquired of the wit ness if he recollected the time when his sister was so i'll that she had to be helped upstairs. to which the wit ness replied he did.
 tWho helped her upstairs?" inquired Attorney Morgan.
 'Mr. Beckwith," was the answer.
 ''Yes, MT. Beckwith,'' stated the at that you were so drunk that you were unable to help your sister upstairs ?'' the attorney asked.
 Tt is not" said the witness. tT of fered to help her, but he refused, say ing that MT. Beckwith was more used to handling her"
 MT. Hull stated that he never saw MT. Sheffield abuse his wife. To the question as to whether he had ever seen Mrs. Sheffield and MT. BeckWith in a compromising situation. the wit ness stated that MT. Beckwith seemed to be very affectionate to his sister.
 Attorney Morgan asked the witness to repeat the circumstances sur rounding the occasion of having seer Mrs. Shef11eld come out of MT Beck with's rooms, to which he testified Wednesday afternoon.
 Mr. Hull stated that it was about { o'clock in the morning when he saw his sister come out of MT. Beckwith's room. She had cup which he thought contained chocolate in hel hand. When she came out she closed the door after her. He did not re- member how his sister was dressed however.
 Knew Nothing Abouts Lights.
 MT. Hull said that he did not know anything about any signal lights be- tween MT. Beckwith and Mrs. Shef- field as had been stated Wednesday afternoon and he had never heard MT. Beckwith address Ms. Sheffield in terms of endearment or affection
 Charles w. White, a builder an6 carpenter at Old Saybrook, testified that he had known the defendant him, and had known the plaintiff ano his wife several years. He had seer them kiss each other and had fire quently seen them arm in arm while walking down the lane' He had seer MT. Beckwith and Mrs. Sheffield to. gether frequently.
 George B. Sheffield, the next wit ness, said that he was a nephew of the plaintiff and a carpenter by trade and had done work on Beckwith's house. The relations between MT Sheffield and Mrs. Sheffield had beer pleasant. He had seen Mrs. Sheffield at the house of the defendant on one or two occasions.
 Appeared to Be Happy.
 Annie Rowland, sister of Mrs Beckwith, told of having lived at tht Sheffield home for several months on one occasion, before Mrs. Beck. with's death. She also testified tha the relations between MT. and Mrs Sheffield had always been friendl. and they appeared to be happy. Sht had never heard Mrs. Sheffield com. plain of the treatment given her by her husband and she had never seer Sheffield under the influence of liquor She saw MT Beckwith at the Shef field home nearly every evening while MT. Sheffield was not at home. Wit ness had heard Mrs. Beckwith objec to MT. Beckwith going to Mrs. Shef fields house, but. he had continued his visits.
 Attorney Morgan in cross examin ing the witness wanted to know if i wasn't true that the Sheffield and tn, Beckwith families were related eithe