New Britain herald., 1926-05-25
SPICY DETAILS IN
 NON SUPPORT CASE
Judge Tells Husband Suspicious Have No Standing in Court

Mrs. Paul Jesis complainant
 against her husband, who was
 charged with non support, testified in police court today that he was
 deserted in New York 19 months
 ago. She took two of their children
 and he has one. She wants $S per
 week for the support of the children. Her husband had the idea" she
 had another man and he wanted
 her 10 come to New Britain and ! live with him, but she refused be-
 cause she did not like the way he
 talked to her. She denied having
 been found in a room with another man by her husband and a police sergeant in New York. She admit ted having signed paper providing a legal separation and. division if the custody of the children. Attorney Thomas F. McDonough and Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods had served tilts over the line of questioning taken by the former. The prosecutor told Attorney Nc Donough the superior court is in Hartford and that is the place to bring the kind of case the attorney was offering. Attorney McDonough said he does not wish 10 have do- nestle troubles aired in superior court and the states attorney does not approve of 1t. Attorney McDon- ough said wives have a habit of coming into court and claiming sup port for children and then using the money for themselves.
 Mrs. Jesis testified that her hus- band often beat her in 1923, hitting her on the head with his shoes and otherwise abusing her. She never complained 10 the police, she admit ted. She denied having asked that her husbands name be left off the certificate of birth of one of their children. Her husband left her March 2S, 1924, and returned Sep tember IA, 1924, leaving again two months later.
 Probation Officer F. c. Connolly testified that Jesis told him he wanted his wife to return and live with him.
 Jesis testified that on March ', 1924, he left New York and came 10 New Britain, He has repeatedly tried to have his wife come to live with him but she refuses. He has sent money and clothing 10 his wife for the children. She returned the clothing to him he testified.
 Cross examined by Prosecuting Attorney Woods Jesis said he does not want 10 pay $S per week for the support of the two children who are with his wife. He Ques- toned the paternity of one of the children but Judge Alling interrupted 10 tell him the child was born to the couple in lawful wedlocli and it will take something more than your opinion to prove it is illegi- mate."
 Attorney NcDonough presented several witnesses, including the pas for of the Greek church. to show that efforts have been made 10 re- concile tho couple. There was a dis pute as to whether the pastor is obliged to reveal a conversation that took place between him and Mrs. Jesis.
 Judge Alling ruled that converse ton between the woman and the pastor is inadmissible. The law re- quircs the father of children to sup port them regardless of where they are or with whom they live, until he comes into possession of them in lawful way.
 Attorney Nc Donough contended that the law does not require a man 10 maintain two homes because his wife will not live with him. The wife of the accused man Is "as bold as brass" and lied on the witness stand when she said her husband heat her, the attorney said. The ac- ton of wives who come into count and ask money for their children reminded him ot the "alimony club referred to lately by Justice Strong of the supreme court of New York If the judge decides against Jesis in this case. the court will be flooded with similar cases, Attorney Me Donough said.
 Judge filling ruled that the father is obliged to support his children and in this case he ordered Jesis to contribute $7 per week for six months under $500 bond or go 10 jail for 30 days. Bonds of $500 were fixed for an appeal. After court, Judge filling reduced the bond to ! S40o and Attorney McDonough gave notice of an appeal.
 Drives Family Out of Home
 William Solosld, aged A, of 3t4 High street, pleaded guilty 10 charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace. He was fined $5 without costs.
 Officer William Politis testified that the wife and daughter of the accused man were out on the street at 1l:S5 o'clock last night and he made the arrest on their complaint. ! iolOsi was under the influence of . iquor,. the officer testified.
 SOloski said he came home and , found the door unlocked. He asked ] his wife why sho did not keep the . loor locked as there was money in i Inc house. An argument ensued and . Mrs. Soloski went out. She returned l with the policeman and he was ar rested. he said.
 Woman still In Hospital !
 The case of Mrs. Catherine Dy i son, colored, who jumped out of window at her home on Hartford . avenue and is at New Britain Gen . ,ral hospital under arrest on charges i ,f drunkenness and breach of the | peace, was continued until tomor-