New Britain herald., 1922-01-28
DAVENPORT ARGUES
 SIDEWALK CHARGES
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three inches. About 75 feet was sand ed. He called the matter to the at tention of Mrs. Davenport suggesting that she have 1t cared for. Her reply. he testified, was:
 I'm not going to stand out here in the cold talking to you"
 Slammed Door, Cop Says.
 With this statement, he testified, she went into the house, slamming the door after her. A subpoena was made out for her husband, but Po- liceman Liebler was unable to serve it Tuesday night. On Wednesday eve ming he notified Davenport to appear in court.
 Policeman Edward Peterson, pa trolling the Belvidere beat was com ing in from duty about 3:15 o'clock Tuesday morning. He met Policeman Liebler and together they went over the walk He testified that small portion was sanded down, but the rest was in such condition that he slip ped several times.
 Policeman Frank Parker went over the walk Monday night and saw no evidence of sand or ashes having been sprinkled. There was one sheet of ice extending over the entire walk, he said.
 James Dewey told the court that the walk was unfit for pedestrians to pass over Monday afternoon.
 Pereau Testines.
 David Pereau went to visit friends in Belvidere Monday night and in passing over the sidewalk in question narrowly escaped falling several times. His wife fell on the walk, he testified. Harry Dolan, who lives nearby, said the place was unsafe for foot travel.
 The first defense witness called was J. J. Donahue. He has an agreement with Davenport to keep the place in good condition. He said keg and bag of sand were used and when he had completed his work both he and his assistant, Arthur Tanguay felt that the place was in good condition. John Hoffman reported that the walk was sanded Monday when he passed by.
 When Mrs. Davenport took the stand, Davenport asked if she was the wife of the accused (himselD. She replied in the affirmative. She told of following several girls the ent distance of the walk and not one of them slipped. She placed ashes over the sand to guarantee proper walking surface, she said.
 Accused On Stand,
 After she had concluded her state ment Davenport took the stand and offered additional evidence. He then returned to the defense counsel's posi- .ion and argued for 8 discharge.
 Edward Kowaski, charged with keeping place at 22 Orange street, having the reputation of whiskey tales, was discharged. Evidence was to indicate that his wife S the owner of the store in question.
 Virgil Steele was discharged, being 'ound not guilty of violation of the sidewalk ordinance. It was evident rom evidence introduced that an ef- 'ort had been made to comply with he law.
 Other Court Cases.
 Fred Becker and Emil Wuik had trouble in the factory where both are employed yesterday at noon. It ap- pears that Becker rang in his time ,ard ahead of Wuik who had been irst in the line. The difficulty was settled in the street when Becker is | llleged to have struck Wuil, black ming an eye. A s10 fine was imposed 1 judgment being suspended
 Joseph Jacob, charged with non- upport, was ordered to secure steady | as soon as possible and l n the meantime as many odd jobs as le could. He was placed on proba- J ion for six months.