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1 s . . A "it. .J? "" . THE NEW NORTHWEST, THURSDAY, ? NOVEMBER 17, 188L . i THE-BEGINNING-OFr-THEENP;i Ax ExoLisn Talk. Bt a. A. CLEVELAND. i Entered, according to Act of CongreM, In the year 1881, la , f Iheoffloeof the Librarian oTConfreM at Washington. Now, Mr.. Hanson," aald Mr. Mink, "pleas don't smile so pleasantly, sf you will turn itnj .head, I'm afraid. .Look me" In the face, If, you please. Where doyouresjde TV" . "In Mr. BrownIyi house since I was sold out of my own." ' ' ' ;' ' 1 .. ."Is not Mr. Brownly an old sweetheart of yours ? Oome, don't blush." V'lthjnkhe was, sir." . . , "Don't think Did he not want to marry you?" "I object, your lordship," said Mr. Goodman. "As a witness,, this woman is not obliged to crim inate herself." " - -"' -' : . ; . 7 "But I want to show your lordship what kind ol a woman she Ia:uln our answer we say, iShe is not fit to be entrusted with the care and guardian t ship of the child.'," " M "I am willing, my Lord, tf answer any ques tions he may; ee fit to ask me," said , Rose, proudly. - "I. ask-you," said Mr. Mipk, "did not Mr. Brownly want to marry you T" .. -v '5Yes, sir." . v.- ' : - . ' 'And you refused him for a richer man, did you otr " , . "v " " - . ' "Mr. Ilanson was richer than Mr. Brownly, but " i ' v " " " '. "Stop t That will do.- Of course it was foi love. We know that," said Mr Mink. "You live In Hr. Brownly's house at present, I think you said?", "Yes, sir." .. , ' . 4,Is Mr. Brownly a married man ? No, sir." V' .' '. ,-r.. Then you live in thesame house With your old sweetheart, and he a single man; do you f" tnM i mother and grandma" '' "Stop I Not a 'word, madam I Answer my question yesf no I" "Yes, sir." "You are' a nice woman to apply for a divorce "on the plea of the adultery of your husband 1 .Did you see your husband after the birth of your child r-: --rr.- : .'. -X "Yea,slr,V . - "Did you ask him to look at the baby T" ; "... "Yes, sir." - ': ' ;"Well, did ba-Mo It?! J "No,slr.' Wbat did he say tajpoli about the baby T" ; o relation of his. But he told terwardslt was his child." ; x "Well, it was very good in him to let you t that you could poll the wool over his eyes. That will do, madam; Out of your own mouth I have convicted yoUT-That will doit "CaltMr. Brownly," said HK Goodman. IFBrowhly71iMyb and Mrs. Hanson?'1 ' "Yes, air." ago?" lil'Does Mrs. Hanson reside In ypurhouse?7. "Yes, sir. I offered her shelter when her house- hold was broken up." , "Were, you in London some seven years "Iwas." .... "Did you see Mr. Ilanson at that time?" - "I did, sir." . " " "State where you. saw him." "In the Strand." 1 "State what he was doing." "He was seated in an open carriage, with a fair haired lady on his knee." "In the public thoroughfare?" "Yes, sir." , - 4tDo you knjw who this lady was ?" "She was a fast woman." '.r "Did you ever see him again ?" . - "A few months ago in the village. I also saw htm a few weeks ago in your office. At present, he Is sitting beside Mr. Mink." "Mr. Brownly, lam about to ask you another question. You are not obliged to answer It unless you see fit. Have your relations with Mrs. Han son been of an Improper nature?" .- r VNo, sir. She is as pure a woman as ever -breathed. 1 have known her Ironryhlldhood , That will do. Take the witness." f "Now, Mr. Brownly, what was your occupation about seven years ago?" asked Mr. Mink. "I was a drifter in the coal mines.'! , "You worked Wdergrouhd, then?" . ; - ' "Yes, sir." ..;.) v "How, then, did you happen to bain London at the time you stated in your direct examination ?" ' "I was sent for to give evidence before the share holders," v '" U - "You stated that you saw Mr. Hanson with a ladVln a carriage. How dare you say she was a c fast woman ? Who are you, to take away a lady's -character, sir? Don't you know It Is Infamous o breathe even a stain upon a lady's reputation ?" j, "I was told so, sir, at the time," ' "So you get up here and swear a woman's char acter away because some low villain 'told you so !' Some one may 4ell me that about your sister or your mother, and I might swear their characters care, sir 1" "Order in the Court," said the Judge. let me have to caution you again." . "Don't 'That wU do," said the lawyer, taking his seat Call ThomaaThorn.-aaldMrvilOQdffian. "You are acquainted with the parties in this case, I believe, Mr. Thorn ?" "Yes, sir." -"Where do you reside ?" "I travel a great deal, but I live in London when In England." ' r' "Did youjever see Mrr Hanson in London ? "Yes, sir; about seven years ago. About the time, I . think, that he was discharged from the overseershlp Of the mines for misappropriating seme eight or ten thousand -pounds of h: ployers money ',' - . - -, "What was'e doing r ii ' . "He was hugging and.Wsslng a woman a fast woman.'? ;'' -T:1' . That will do," sal J Mr. Goodman. "Take the witness.!?- ,. ' "Now, Mr. Thorn queer name, that where did you see this hugging and kissing going on ?" asked Mr. Mink. - r "In a box iaa theater." ' . f . . . . i VJIow do Vou know tha woman was fast ?". 4Ohr von he hamrwi faa'id Tom.-" "Come, sir," said the lawyer; "hang whatever 'else 'you 'choose, but don't hang my question. Answer." . ' ,- 4 ; i . "un, I'll answer; don't be arraid. I'll swear she is a fast woman. L know, her and her three companions. J Have held her on my knee lots of times. That's how I know;, and I can bring twenty witnesses who saw ma If necessary." You are a nice witness to confess your misde- meanors In OpenTcourt" IIVsTaII .If Mm A Tam KT'm nnf a mavitlA .tvian ft viif S9sva a vui a aa uvv esj ausaaaiwa uiut like your client. "Are you and Mr. Hanson good friends ?" r "No, sir; we are not." v " "Do you not feel glad to see him in this posU tlon?" v...s . ' "No, sir; I do not I feel too sorry for his wife to be glad." "Oh, how kind 1 Poor woman I Mr. Thorn, the llbertIne,-and-L.don't-kno w what-else, la . h friend 1 That will do, Mr. Thorn." Turning to Phil, the lawyer said i "It's going hard against you. We must lose if tney bring this Home any closer, if we have not lost already.",. "Never mind the divorce," said PhU. "Get me the young one, and I'm satisfied. I'll pay you the money. Give her thunder in your plea." , Mr Jackson was called. . "Mr. Jackson, do you know that man?" asked Mr. Goodman, pointing to Phil. '.: ; -r ' " jYes,'sir: quite well. I have a ring on my finger that he gave 111 u. "--have not seen him for some, years, but I know him. UTs-MHansonjr 1 "vvpiT wan y"- ""?"f tliu between seve eight years ago TV' , . . .' ; "Walter in the St. George at Richmond," "Did you "ever see this man there about that imeit - He came there with three other gen- fotir-women fast women and-took answers:' which are "Yes,, sir. tlemen-and rooms." - ' Further auestlons "Jand I omitted here, brought, the charge home foThH xianson. " "We rest," said Mr. Goodman. : , - t Mr. Mink then called Mr. Stanley. "What Is your occupation or profession?" "I am a minister of the Gospel, sir." "Do you know this gentleman?" pointing to Phil. "I am proud to say I dor sir.' IIow long have you known him?" "But a short time, sir." "What is his reputation?" v "I tls very good. I consider him a good man. He is a member of my church, and a good Chris- "Do you know his wife, Mrs. Hanson ?" "I know her slightly." "State how you came to get acquainted with her." .- w' , . . . "I called to see her once to ask after the state of her soul, but did not stay long." "Please state why you did not stay longj' "Her conversation shocked me, so I left" "How ehocked you ? State fully." . "I am sorry If I do the lady any Injury, but I AmJwundJpJeHJh Her conversation shocked me because she told me she did not believe in God or hell, or eternal tor ments." " "You are sure she told you this?" A pa, sir; quite sure. w "Judging from what she told you, do you con sider her an Infidel?" "I do Indeed, sir ; and an Atheist" Take the witness." "Mr. Stanley," said Mr. Goodman, "who re quested you to see Mrs. Hanson?" - "Her husband. Mrs. Hanson, after he was con verted, wished me to try and save his wife." "Did he tell you that she was an Infidel ?' "Yes, sir. And I am sorry to say It proved to be true." 41 When was Mr. Hanson converted ?" "At one of my meetings. He has Joined the church and Is foremost in every good work." "Did you ltot know he was a gambler?". "Ah, sir, 'while the larap holds out to bum, the vinat win qo," ne said, w . , "One moment, Mr. Stanley," said Lawyer Mink. "If you were called upon to state, Upon your own personal knowledge under oath, to the best of your knowledge and belief, which you considered Mrir"IIah8o:ntdl5Ni what would be your answer?" That she Is an Infidel and an Atheist" - 4 That will do. Thank you." - In vain Mr Goodman recalled his Witnesses. It was proven that Mrs. Hanson was a good woman, kind, benevolent and chaste. -But not one of the witnesses could say she was a religious woman, as she: belonged to no .church or religious organiza tion. Rose herself was recalled, and told her story In a quiet manner told of her struggle, of the stateof her mind at the time of Mr.'Stanley's visit, and sat down. Taklne. her child, in her armsrshe folded her to heart In an agony of fear. Now, your lovdshipr-ln my opening I shall not occupy much 'time," said Mr.' Goodman. "The case is proven. The statute reads as follows: ie I claim we have proven what we set out to prove. Not ond pf our witnesses has. been impeacnea, and your loronnip is in auiy bound ta believe them and give a verdict for the piainUflr.t-.-iJ ;r.rs - "My Lud,,rsaid MnTdlnkrI don't fhlnlt this charge has been proven. If it is true, why not have brought suit before this? Why allow this matter to rest for seven or eight long years, and then bring it before the Court? I will tell. your lordship why.. Her husband was on the conti nent, sick and feeble, trying tojsave his life for the sake of that woman more than anything else. She remained In the village with" her friends, and near to her old sweethearf, and all went merry as a marriage bell Suddenly her husband came home unannounced, and in the twinkling of an eyed8coverd-hxwthlngs had been golngn fact, kind friends had written-him to look after his honoj In hls Just indignation, he ordered Everything sold, and requested her to. leave the place altogether and come with him. Yes, this client, knowing she was unfaithful to him, offered her a new home. Out of his great love for her. he verlooked everything, and was" willing ta take iie to his lieartaln-Jlurno;-this did ot suit my lady. She wished to stay there, to live with her old sweetheart, Mr. Will Brownly her para mour, your lordship. This poor, unfortunate hus band was in the way. She goes to my learned brother there, and no doubt with money If not her husband's furnished' by her paramour, she secures this eminent counsel's services. The old, forgotten long forgotten acts of folly are re vivedacts condoned long ago that she might live a life of shame with Will Brownly, Her atheism, her unbelief in a punishment hereafter, makes her reckless. What cares she what acts she commits ?There is no hereafter for her to fear, for she does not believe In one. There is no Justr avenging God fer her to fear, for she does not believe Jn-God. And now she wants mark her words, my Lud 'the sole cnarge and custody of the child 1' That she may no doubt bring up that child to disbelieve In everything that tends to ele vate the soul ! to disbelieve in the principles that werrHid tiown- by wirLord. and Master t;to make that child an unbeliever an AtbelBtT My Lud, it Would be a disgrace .tothe land well v in to gTvTthaTyouhg chlTiTup TdhesenfiuenceC ATT -the twig Is bent, so Is the tree inclined. What eye; and what was the business that was so ur- gent? He went, ray Lud, with his boon com pan- ions-totheBt-ijeorge at Richmond, as one wit- ness testified for this was the time as we have proven and for dayp he left her alone. Then be came home and 'den led his own flesh and blood. She has not condoned this crime. She has not lived with him al ace. For what does he want the ; child, that he say4 not hls?-IU want it to break that woman's heart; ray Lud;' to make her crawl at his feet and beg for a sight of the little one that she has suffered for. Then he would taii6t her as only a fiend could taunt, and laugh her to scorn. What,' give the child to that man, who has twice turned-it out of doors 1 who has robbed the mother of all her hard-earned savings I . . who caused the death Of h(s own father 1 who was C only saved from a felon's cell by the poor old man paying back the money he had stolen from, the company ie was' overseer for? .A Christian gen- : tleman, forsooth! A canting, lying hypocrite, my Lud 1 That man came to me to bribe me with two thousand pounds to prove this woman un- . chaste . by. perj ured. witnesses. Need I say what iny answerwas ?-Then, like a sneak,- he professed" religion to get that reverend gentleman to testify In his behalf at this trial. My God, is there no Justice or mercy for this woman ? Can a man by ' law rob' his wife of her good name ? rob her of her earnings? rob her of her child? Can he do this with-Impunity, only because she Is married to him? What right has my learned brother to cast" the mantle of shame upon her? What right has he to suppose she is unfaithful to that man ? Oh, I know him, my Lud I A man that believes a woman is a something for the abuse of a man is a monster. I don't plead for the child; .1 plead for my client, who has toiled and suffered all have you proven against Mr. Hanson, my Lud? Suppose all these witnesses against him- have been unprejudiced and have told only the truth. It relates only to what happened seven or eight years ago. ir tne law demands for anact or folly committed under the Influence of drink that the jwoman shall be free to go her own way and bring shame upon her head,, as she undoubtedly will, are you going to allow her to drag her child down with her? Every jnsti net in the human breast rises up In horror against It As I said in ray opening, we abide by the law. If this man Is guilty, set the woman free. But do not give away the child from a Christian father into the hands of an Atheistic mother. I plead, your lordship, not fof my client, but for the,' sake of that little one who will be contaminated is contaminated now by the kisses and embraces of that woman." Give it to the father, who has made arrangements with the Rev. Mr. Stanley, a Christian minister, to take it Into his family and educate and raise It io become a Christian woman, if God spares Its life ; fit, In spite of the degradation of the mother, lahecometheiQvMandJionoxei3biriIe,oLa Chris-, tlan man." " r Mr. Goodman arose, quivering with emotion. , "My Lud," he cried, "give me your ear, and, as Shakspeare said, I will a tale unfold that will JiarrowupLthy LsouLAoujigtrIwastomJna' village, her father was burned to death In a coal pit, her mother died with a broken heart at his loss, and the child, adopted by an aged couple, fought want and poverty until within the last few years. That child Is my client, my Lud. This man saw her and wooed and won her. Here is the picture taken but a hort time before that event took place, Look at it, your lordship, and then a,t the poor scared face of the woman that sits there looking at you, the arbiter of Jtier fate, of her all; looking at you with such a world of agony In her remaining eye that It unmans me to look at her. May the God I believe in we be lieve In, my client and myself ; for she does be lieve in God give me power and words to plead her cause before yout How came this face dls- g-tor-hThniaTrdid -ttrHhr trend -tfe7 scended upon that unturned face while she was pleading With him not to be left alone the night the child was born. , That hand crushed -out that rough" these years. To rob her of heichlld would be fiendish cruelty. Don't, your lordship, let it be said that ' a woman - caunot get any - Justice In Merry England.' In yonder land across the water, millions of slaves have had their iron, shackles taken oh, and the only stain upon the" fitarsndj6trjp But I would rather live there with the stain still -upon the flag," I would rather live there and hear the cries and groans of the enslaved as the heavy-, lash was laid on their naked backs, than stand here to-day and seeJhatiace and hear the cry of , anguish that will well up from her mother ' heart if her child is taken from her. Rob her of her child, and when men ask me about my coun try, I'll hang my head and whisper Its name with shame! But I will never give it up. I will use my earnest endeavors, so help me God 1 to free my country from slavery to free the millions of ; wives and mothers who are slaves in this so-called land of the free, where the highest sovereign Is a'" woman and the lowliest wife a chattel. You take from her everything she can earn -evn gffff Of her friends by law; and now, whgnjayjllaln takes the cloak of religion and wraps it aroUnd -him, you allow It to cover all his crimes ; to have somei!pretexttostijt further crush a wretched - i womanr who saidr I n-a moraen t-of excitementr-of anguish, that she did almost deny the existence of the Deity. - My Lud, rob her of her child, and I era- almost inellnedtode the same myself. When- I see a brute like that man plot against a woman to abuse and rob her," and the arm of the Almighty . does not strike him dead, It almost time to doubt Him. : . " - ' 1 "This child is contaminated by its mother's kiss,' says my learned brother. Oh, laugh if you please, Mr. Mink ! It Is a disgrace to manhood to make such an assertion. A mother do aught to contaminate her child -That mother contaminate; her child that she has worked to support until the blood the warm life-blood has flowed from her finger ends, while that man was away acting the part of a blackleg, a gambler, hot caring whether it livedo or died! But as soon as he found she had used the energy and brain Gpo had given her, and had acquired a little wealth, be came, 'armed with this monster unrighteousness, the Law, and took it all from her. And now, not yet content, he would take from her the child she alone has sup ported, whose face he has never looked upon ex cept as a stranger, whose lips he has never pressed whom ne has neveFldvedor cared for, Just to wring her heart with anguish and have his un provoked revenge. Mjr LuJ, I am, nearly done. But let.,me plead a little longer for this poor mother. Remember your own childhood, your mother's love, her tears and prayers; and as you pass sentence, may her face rise even, from the grave before you, and frown condemnation upon you If you would decide agalMt7hel7ornmIIen! poor mother's prayer is granted." Tears choked the lawyer's utterance, and the Judge was much moved.. ...There was silence for a short time, broken only by the. sobs of the women. Then his lordship began to pass Judgment . fTo be eontlnaed.1 Ak Odd Institution. A boarding-house at Floyd, lud.. Is kept wholly for the accommodation of persons temporarily residing there for tbe pur pose or obtaining divorces.' It now has twenty nine inmates. . In several instances marrlaares have grown out of companionship In this house. A wedding was lately held an hour after the couple 1 concerned had, received the decrees legally sepa- rating mem irom ineir lormai marital partners. TfrVffiftHtarlttreT f atherevertekf41ieeu pie,- aod-4 about to give up his sweetheart without a strug- gle, when she coody drew a pistol and told her parent she would shoot him li he Interfered Tbe elopement proceeded. "