New Britain herald., 1916-10-28
HUSBAND ARRESTED;
 CALLS POLICE PIGS
Mrs. Frank D0mC0Ski Absolutely
 Refuses to Come to Court

Tn the case of Frank Domcoski, l charged with drunkenness and non- support in police court this morning, Assistant Prosecutor J. G. Woods en- tered a nolle on the second count because the woman refused to come into court and testify against her husband. The man was fined $5 and costs on the first count.
 The police say that yesterday Mrs. Domcoski came to them and com- plained that her husband has failed to support her, so a warrant was made out for his arrest, but in the meantime he was arrested by Officer Patrick Quirk on a drunkenness charge. Last evening Officer Joseph Kennedy visited Mrs. Domcoski at her home and served a subpoena order ing her to appear in court this morning. She refused to appear and entered into a long tirade of abuse against the policeman, declaring that the entire department is made up of a lot of pigs When arrested Dom coski had $18S in his pocket and later this morning both husband and
  headquarters to see that the case is properly adjusted.
 Stitlcr is Discharged.
 The oft continued case of William Stitler, charged on October 13 with operating a motor car while under the influence of liquor, was disposed of this morning when, with Judge F. B. Hungerford on the bench. he was discharged for lack of sufficient l evidence to convict. Judge B. F. Gaffney appeared for the accused. 1 Officer Theodore Johnson testified 1 that while trying to drive between a standing trolley car and a pile of dirt in front of the Methodist church l Stitler stalled his car and on 5investi- gating he concluded that the automo- | bile man was under the influence of | HquOr He arrested him and took | him to headquarters where a formal l charge was made against him. Off, | cer Fred Wagner said that Stitler had been drinking and Captain T. w. l Grace said likewise, but on being questioned said that he was not in such a condition that it was neces | sary to lock him up. He said he called up a garage to have his car
 
 he had had a drink during the dav out protested that he was in no sense under the influence of liquor and the obstructOns in the highway were all | that caused him to stall his car. R. b Ferguson said MT. Stitler had an- 1 peared sober, and Peter Dorsey, his 1 companion all day, said likewise.
 Old soldier in Court.
 James Maynard known to court at 1 taches as old "Pop," was arraigned on a charge of drunkenness. May hard IS l9 years old and a Civil War veteran. He insisted on telling the court that he was starving to death, that cup of tea and cup of coffee were necessary if he is to live and as this is a free country he is entitled to them. He also advised Officer Frank English that his (Maynard) | age should be respected. The court ordered the old man to be set free after he was given a square meal.
 Other Cases Today.
 Frank Rose of Whiting street was charged with reckless driving at the corner of Grove and Myrtle streets Wednesday when a car he was oper- ating collded with a machine driven by H. c. Barlow. Attorney P. F. Me- DonOugh appeared for the accused and the case was continued until Monday. l
 Frank Usavage, charged with non- support, was ordered to go to work by Tuesday or go to jail.