New Britain herald., 1917-09-15
STAbbING AFFRAY
 MAY PROVE SERIOUS
Mary Dorizio, Stabbed by Hus-
 band, at Hospital
CONDITION IS CRITICAL
Husband Bound Over to Superior Court-Ffench Trial to Be Held Next Week-Two Young People in Auto Accident

Accused of stabbing his wife last night with attempt to murder. Per- nice Dierizio was arraiened in local police court at 12:3O today before Judge Prior. He was bound over to the next term of the criminal superior court under bonds. Being unable to 1urh1sh the bonds, he was taken to the eeyms street institution in Hart tofd this afternoon by Officer Marine Where he will await trial.
 Dlorizio, who is of Italian extrac- ton was interviewed this morning by a Herald reporter and asked concern Ing the whereabouts of his wife. On Being told that she was at the New Britain General hospital in a serious condition. his only reply was T don't care if she dies" A mocking laugh which followed the stat ement lends support to the belief of the authori- ties that he is mentally unbalanced.
 This morning officials at the New Britain hospital reported that Mrs. Dorizio was resting comfortably but that her condition was considered serious.
 The stabbing affray occurred last
 
 Pearl street shortly after Dorizio came home in a drunken condition. AS far as can be learned, he accused his wife of having other paramours, which she stoutly denied. Going to the kitchen of the house, he seized g. butcher knife and went again to his wifes bedroom, she having re- tired for the night. A scuffle ensued during which he stabbed her in the back with the weapon. In an attempt to wrest tho knife from her husband one of the fingers on the right hand was cut to the bone.
 Although bleeding profusely from the wounds inflicted, Mrs. Dorizio managed to reach the window where her screams attracted the attention of neighbors Myron Rogers was noti- fled and he telephoned to Collins res- taurant, eliciting the aid of the po- lice.
 Officer Marine, who was in the VI cinity, was summoned and hurried to the scene. Arriving at the home he found the door locked and the lights out. On knocking he was told that Mrs. Dorizio was in Hartford. Know ing different, the officer had to break down the door to effect an entrance.
 He was confronted by Dorizio who was still on the war path and flour ishing the knife. On refusing to throw his hands up at command from the officer Dorizio was subdued by force and handcuffed
 search of the house revealed Mrs. Dorizio lying across her bed un- conscious. The room was carnival of blood. Dr. J. c. Tanner was sum- moned and administered first aid after which she was rushed to the New Britain hospital by Officer Marine and Undertaken Allan Bailey
 Dorizio, who seems to be habitual drunkard is well known in police circles and in the past few years has paid numerous visits to the town lookup. He also has the reputation of being confirmed wife-beater whenever he succumbs to the tempta- tions of liquor. Officer Marine stated this morning that he was not sur prised at last nights happenings as he expected such an occurrence daily.
 Game Cancelled.
 It was announced this morning that the game between Plainville and the Pawnees which was scheduled to be played tomorrow afternoon at Aliens field has been canceled. The reason for the cancellation is that the Pawnee management has been unable to get their men together for vari- ous reasons. No game will be played. Next Sunday the local boys will ap- pear at Rockville.
 Mrs. Dow Improving
 Mrs. J. J. Dow, who was thrown from her husbands car on Main street New Britain, yesterday was re- ported as improving and resting com fortably this morning. Following the accident she was taken to the New Britain hospital. It IS thought that
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