New Britain herald., 1915-10-27
WANTED HIGH LIFE,
 COULDN'T HAVE IT Wife's Desires Responsible for QuarrelS, Dr. Greenberg Says DENIES ALL HER CHARGES
Says She Became Angry Because He Objected to Her Use of Powder and Rougc-No Divorce Agreement, He Claims-Judgc Reserves Decision.
Especial to the Herald. )

Claims-Judgc Reserves Decision. Especial to the Hera1d) Hartford, Oct. 27.-Dr. John D. Greenberg, formerly of New Britain, took the stand in superior court to- day and told his side of the trouble with his wife, who is suing for di- vorce and the custody of their baby. On the witness stand yesterday Mrs. Greenberg told the court her husband had beaten her cruelty, had frequently visited hotels and cafes, had played cards and had been out with othr women. ..
 The physicians testimony was general denial of all her charges. He denied being penrious and miseraly and said his wife was welcome to go to his safe when she wanted money. Ho said his wife wanted to live be- yond their means and was angry be- cause she could not do so. She has a bad temper, Dr. Greenberg said, and use to fly into a passion when
 
 powder on her face and rouge on her lips. All her charges he character ized as an ''abominable lie." He claim ed he had been assaulted by his wifes family. Under cross examination by Attorney Clarke of this city he denied that he was willing to give his wife a divorce if she would not expect ali- mony.
 Always Plenty of Food.
 The first witness at this mornings session of, the court was Miss Eliza beth Greenberg, a sister, of Dr. Green berg. She testified that she kept house for the doctor after May 3, 1914 following his wife's departure. She admitted going to Berlin fair with the doctor and also going to the Hotel Stratfield, Bridgeport with him dur ing the summer. She knew of the visit, the doctor at the Startfield. She was about with him much since he returned to Hartford, especially ill the evening. Questioned by Judge Bungerford the witness said she fre- quently spent the weekend with the couple when they lived at S2 West Main street, New Britain. The couple almost always spent Sunday in Hart ford, the afternoons at the home of his parents and evenings at the Rich m onds on Atwood street. She noticed nothing unusual about the couple on their visits to her home. She bought doll for the baby at the doc tors request after the couples separ- ated.
 As to supplies for the house and clothing for Mrs. Greenberg, when the couple lived at s2 West Main street, the witness thought them plentiful and there was always sufficient to eat. She knew they had quarrels but characterized them as foolish and not in the nature of spats. She never while visiting at the house observed a shortage of food
 Attorney Clark cross examined the witness concerning her visits to New Britain. She replied most of her visits were made Friday afternoons after school. She did not always take food with her. Explaining the spats which she had testified to, Miss Green berg said the doctors wife would plague him when he returned from calls by jumping on him with her knees when he was lying on couch reading or resting. If he protested she continued. the performance until he became angry.
 Policeman Testifics.
 Officer D. M. Kelleher, who was patrolling Woodland street near Asy- lum street May 6, 1914, between 11.3O o'clock and midnight testified next. He heard a woman scream and ran to investigate. The trouble was on Atwood street., near Collins. He saw an automobile and a number of peo- pie. Mrs. Richmond, Miss Rich mond and younger son of the fam fly were present as we'll as Green berg, who gave the appearance of having been assaulted. His eye glasses had been i;nocked off and he was otherwise in disarray
 Papa Bought His Auto.
 Jacob Greenberg, the doctors ! father testified that his son was with out money and that he bought the l car pr. Greenberg used while in New 1 Britain. His son frequently borrowed money from him. Although he visit | ed the couple in New Britain he never | saw signs of trouble and they always | appeared happy. MT. Greenberg tes- | tified he bought a practice for his 1 son in New Britain and also in Hart ford, when he returned to this city 1 He had no bank account.
 Peei<ing Through Keyhole.
 Samuel Greenberg. a brother of Dr. Greenberg, testified to frequent visits to New Britain. Mrs. Greenberg he said, was opposed to the doctors profession, feeling that a professional man could not devote sufficient time