New Britain herald., 1921-11-29
A. A. GREENBERG ON
 TRIAL AT HARTFORD
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later In the day, In view of ncni- sons alleged statement that $260 of his $500 was for Richardson, the lawyer arranged to have the sergeant at hand for the conference, At the appointed hour, Richardson Nariola, Denison and Frank Splt2o were in the office Spitzel was sent away be- cause the lawyer felt that he had no need for an interpreter
 Testimony About Denison During the course Of the confer enee. Variola made statement con- corning the payment of $250 to Rich ardson through penison and the de tective immediately called him q damn liar" in angry tones the wit ness said. Later the deposcd detec- tive said to Denison, according 10 tes- timony:
 Ed, if you've got $25o for me you'd better give it back to Nariola "
 Relative to the conference, Green berg said it was held Tn an inner of- fee so that privacy might be had
 Further Testimony
 Richardson was present only for q short time, Greenberg testified, after which he got up and left the office Variola and Denison then had an ar gument over the settlement and Greenberg remained as counsel for Variola, he said Variola made a proposition that Greenberg accept s250 from Dcnison to settle the mat ter for him Denison agreed and made out a check, Across the face of the paper he wrote out payment in full" This he explained, was to avoid future litigation.
 About The Check
 After he had handed over the check, he asked that it be held up for a few days as he was not sure that the money was in the bank to meet its payment. Greenberg agreed and placed the check in his desk On June 22, Variola had not put in an appear ance so the witness took the paper to the bank and had 1t certified. Sev- eral days later Variola came in and asked Greenberg if he had the money He handed over the check and re- ceived his fee of S25. The transac- ton took place at 11:4o just as the lawyer was making ready to go out to lunch, he said.
 On his way home he stepped into the Commercial Trust bank and saw Variola cashing the check. At no time was he nearer than several feet away from the star witness, he said.
 Ten Days Later
 Ten days later Variola and Mike Mira came into the office again. This ,Ime Variola wanted Greenberg to handle his interests in litigation aris- ing over the purchase of an auto. As explained to the lawyer, Variola had purchased a car from Max Honey man, making a payment of $200. The shipment was too late and was not accepted. Honeyman declined to pay over the money since he had been put to some expense. An agreement was finally reached whereby Variola was be paid s100, $25 of which went to Greenberg for his fee.
 About Mira
 In October, 1920, Alphonse Mira and Charles Giardino were arrested for breach of the peace. Varola was charged in that connection with car rying a concealed weapon. Greenberg defended Giardino who was discharg- ed. Variola paid s25 and was sent to jail for three months. Mira was fined s5. Since that time Variola has al ways showed hospitality toward him, the witness said
 Some time later Morris Reicher was arrested for reckless driving and ar raigned in court The vehicle he was driving belonged to Variola's wife. Greenberg in an official capacity sub jected Variola to a cross examination and his feelings were considerably ruffled.
 Denies Variola Affair
 He denied that he had ever asked Variola to kep quiet about the affair in his office, asserting that he did not care if the whole world knew about 1t. He also denied having said any thing about coming into court. He knew Variola only as merchant. Variola had told him that the whis- key was not found and he felt that Denison should pay over the money as he had $500 which did not rightful- ly belong to him, he explained. He told the court that he had warned Denison if he did not pay over the money be would be sued, but denied that he had said anything about prosecution or blackmail.
 Is Acquainted With Denison
 In reply as to whether or not he was acquainted with Denison, Green berg said:
 You know New Britain is a small town. One knows everybody that's white and who speaks English"
 The witness did not fel that $25 was a large fee for his work for Nariola.
 He denied having told Denison that