The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-19
LOLA MONTH"; on THE WITNESS STAND.
what She Says OF Herself and Mr.. JoSson-
NE Refuses % Answer under ExannAnatson--
Fight In the Ressrse's Court, and Final Adj
tsuxnment OF the Case.

uKnment OF the Case
Before John n. Whiting, Referee.
Several years since Mr.. D. wemyss Jooeon entered
vrs against Norman Griffin, for alleged services i'd
and witness in = in wanh Mr.. Griffin wAs de-
tndSnt The counsel for the plau III Mr.. Schermer
born and for the defendant Mr. r. l. secly The of
coeon and Griffin sent 70 referee, and few days
Madame Lola Monez called TO testify to the
character Of Mr. Jobson The following report Of her
sestimsny:-
Before answer any questions, she said want TO be
guaranteed that shall not be insued by this person
spon,ing to Mr.. Jobson). l have been in his clutches
contemptuously) Mr.. Jobson attorney OF London
RnSx-i VIII guarantee that you shall be protected
here.
LOLA MONTE wsn. to be protected from insolence,
visepce and black mailing
Mr. ScHERnF1HoRN-You are IN land OF law.
LOLA MONTE know who am talking about
RsyERssMr. Schermerhorn, you will please sGOp-and
The Referee advised the witness TO give her evidence
calmly
N Judge DEAN told the lady to be in NO fear
She examined by Mr.. Seey counsel for the defend
anti reside in New York; know Mr.. Jobson; he frs
came 20 my residence in alf moon street, London, in
ls4e; he saw me several times
Q Please state what you know about DR. Jobson Job
Mt scuxR,xRnoRs said il the evidence of the witness
intended 10 impeach Or. Jobson, he objected.
LOLA McsIEz-Doctor Jobson Who s Doctor Jobsoa9 ?
don't know any Doctor Jobson. Are you doctor, Job
eonf How long s,nce2 You introduced yourself 70 me
~ Johson, attorr cy al law, at London.
The RkREE insisted that the witness should be quiet
ana overrueo the quest on OF the defendant.
The lady then proceeded: called me, and my
hdy maid came up stairs and said there man Of the
name OF Jobsen down stairs said do not want TO see
Inn.
Mr. ScHERMERBoRv objected to the line OF examination.
He said too much latitude was given the witness.
lo.A MoNIEz-n's false; understand the English Ian
gusee. The lawyers, seems to do all the talking
kr soHFRskRHoRS continued to object
LOLA MoNTKz-rhere women who have brains
thAn rome men, who are fools.
Mr. SoHNRMrRHoRH pronounced the word memoires con-
Esxy 10 the French method
haN htv,l NJ, hAar hal
nxlish -.
me and said be proposed to write my memoirs; said
''sn, Won't know you;i' he said, Madam, am very
well known here is my card-I am Mr. Jobson attorney
NJ law, and write for the papers, he did not say be
doctor he attempted 70 extort money from what
you call black mail his general reputation al that time
tobjeced TOY was Of the very worst kind can't help
saying 1t; I've got to say the ruth.
Mr. ScaERMEuIoRS-We'n see who she is
lola MoSrrz with animation may examine my
but won't submit 10 be examined by you 10 Judge
Dean)Sr, take you TO witness what he has said; he'll
answer for it by and by.
sen) his oath be was known jail bird in London
fnew him in Parts he asked my husband for two guineas
backmal; have heard Of him in New York from two
three persons whom ne has very much annoyed
Mr. JoIsoS, ITO reporter)-St you between me and
Lola; she'll scratch my face before she's through.
Crosse xamined-My name Is Lola MonteZ my family
name Maria Rosanna Gilbert O. Where you
born? A. In the beautiful town Of Limerick Q. How old
your A. Thirty three. O. When You bornf A.
Count; tell; wasn't present when was born;
have had two husbands and the point of having
. third; my first husband was Ca plain James O. We're
you married TO Captain james, A. The ring put
my finger by clergyman, but my spirit never united
70 him. @ What other husband have you hady A. Now,
wait a moment; I'D never have you, be sure; /
married TO James, Dublin; q child
81 fifteen be ran away with me that my
year after married. Was living in Mueeer.
India, then lived there about years; from there
sesS 1870 noW how long rsned london
After retained; few months 81 the stage and
p-sct'cing under the instruction Of spaniard named
ESpA, Was lodging with An old Scochman aud his wife
my father was Adjutani General Of the Bengal army.
q. Were you living with man al that umeY A. never
lived with any since my husband len me; my hus
band charged me with an intrigue with man named
Captain Lepox shipboard but a false accusation
made by him, because be was living then with Mrs Cap
tain Jomar OF the 2st Regiment went from London 10
Spain and ali that country remained in Spain few
months learning 10 dance was travelling perfectly alone,
"a travel now, there charming little girl named
Dolores in Spain whose husband had deserted her For
youY A. No | never did any OF that sort Of thing.
~ How many nuieues have you hadY A How maay
Court Of Bavaria two years Who did you know thereg
A. Everybody but YOURSELF knew all about several
millions Of persons knew the King Of Bavaria, NJ Wit
elsbacher, he was caledhat was his family name q.
Were You the mistress OF the King A. (sns) What
(enpbsticsly( No, sir. You area villain, sir IN take
my oath on that book (the Bbie) which read every
psshi haf no ntrigues with the old man; knew the
King, ard moulded the mind Of the King TO the love of
freedom he took before the whole Court with his wife,
and presented me as his best friend the stage
BavRfia is easier 70 be mans mistress Than dancer;
10 Bavaria lsiT and 1s4s In ls49 the revolution
occurred and liberty and lied the King and Queen sup
ported me while was there: was engaged In political
business you might call me prime minister you please
the King said was the king; there was man OF
straw there prime minister true but he only
ofsraw the nolrs that have been written about
hes that man Is trying 70 get my memoirs, lsuppose
don, IN 1879, when saw Joeson; had come from
Switzerland about two months before was in India
when very young; was about three months old when
sailed for India the frat time Q. Did you call on Mr..
Jobson FIRST, before he called on YOU A fs,arng up)
called Countess Of 1andsfeidt and not Mrs. James Q.
ndr Mr. Jobson subscribe guinea TO prevent you from
being taken 70 he watch houseS A. He hadn't guinea
u md not he give you guinea 70 keep you from taking
10 the streets for LIVELIHOOD
LOLA MoSuz Indignantly rising Am 10 be insultedY
Gentlemen will you not protect me?
The referee quieted her.
RsyxuE-Nr. Schermerhorn should not have asked the
question.
IotA Movrz-schermerhorny lie that his nameY Oh
oh shall have questions 70 ask him. (she wrote
down The name OF plaintiffs counsel)
A. this poibt the reference wa adjourned.
The EXAMINATION YksTHDAY-Ir KINDS IN A FIGHT.
Pursuant 70 the adjournment, the case up yeser
day before the Referee bis Office, No % Pine street
Tie ofce oonsts Of rooms, which have the appear
q having been time separated by folding
doors hey situated the fourth story Of the build
ng aud the windows look out upon the street There
slso small ante adjoining, where Lola Montez and
two three gentlemen seated awaiting the
eonmenoemeut Of the examination. From twenty 10
NAItg psfnolh were II INC ounce 70
get mpse Al the fair witness and 70 hear the deveope
ments which Il was expected she would make in regard
20 one Of the parties IN The suit Two policemen kept
fusrd Al The door Ia case their services might be called
tor, and a. the sequel viii show Wa very fortunae
they 80 ~ hand.
Al four O'Clock the time appointed the referee Mr..
John " Whiting, announced that he was ready proceed
with the case.
Mr.. SpnY addressed the court, and UNDERWOOD az
cbjectng 70 the questions which had been put 70 Lola
nontez the last day illegal irrelevant and g.
He therefore desired the referee 10 rule upon the
subject that the same, or similar questions, might
not be put again.
The referee replied that he could not tell what the qes
tons would be before they asked and he therefore
could not decide upon them I'LL they came. He had no
means u knowing whether they were Illegal or not Oil he
heard them ana he should therefore be W
his decision until he should have opportunity for pro-
neuncing H.
Mr. sIEIY-wel sir, we have a right 10 presume what
they VII be when The whole tenor OF the questions which
have been b. Lola kOnez have been OF that character
The Rf5nxE-l cannot decide upon any question I'll I