The New York herald., 1869-05-29
THE THEATRICAL SENSATION.
Miss Kate Fisher in Court-The Complainant
Declines 10 Answer Qucstions-The Com.

Miss kate FtSher IN COurt-The COmpio1nnnt
Declines TO Answer Qucstions-The Com.
plant Dismissed-A Refractory Witness.
The east side of the town was yesterday in q con-
siderable state OF excitement, caused by the an
nouncement in the HERALD Of Wednesday that the
further hearing IN the case in which Miss Kate
Fisher the well known equestrennc was accused OF
stealing watch and chain would be resumed, be-
fore Justice Snandley, at the Essex Market Police
Court at two O'Clock Some time before the hour
appointed for the hearing the court room was
densely crowded by persons anxious to hear the ev
dence in the ana TO Miss Kate Fisher In her
private costume. So great was the crowd about half
past two O'Clock that Justice Shandley made up his
mind to hear the witnesses Ia the room
above the court room, and notified the parties and
their counsel TO repair thither. when his Honor and
the counsel made move towards the staircase they
were followed by large number Of the oungers IN
court who filled the upstairs room In every part.
Mrs. Bevns. the complainant, was present, with her
daughter, and Miss Fisher was also In the room, with
her lawyer, Mr.. Howe, her friend MIR. Magic and
other persons VINO were acquainted with her. When
Miss Fisher took a seat near her counsel the crowd
seemed TO bc struck with an uncomfortable curiosity
and It's constituents stretched their necks and
strained their eyes in order to gam O view OF the
lady who has for 80 long q time been favorte upon
the boards Of the Bowcry theatre.
stated that he was ready TO hear the case, and Mr.
stuart !r., at once placed the complainant Mrs.
Eliza j. Bevins, upon the stand
TESTIMONY MRS. BEvINs.
Mrs. Eliza j. Bevins being duly sworn, dcposed:--
! reside at the Centreville Hotel, Long Island; l
know Miss Kate Fisher: knew her In November
last she was then living at No. 80 East Fourth street.
IN the same house with me; about the 10th OF No
vember / was taken sick In bed; ON that day I
wanted my little girl, but she not to be found;
after q while she came into my room, and asked
her where she had been, and she replied that she
had been out with Miss Kate Fisher: I told her did
not wish her 20 out with Miss tsher this occurred
In the afternoon; asked my daughter what the time
was, aud she said Miss Fisher had taken the watch
from her; sent for Miss Fisher and she came into
nv room very much intoxicated; I asked
her where tho watch and chain were and
she knet down In front Of Inc and said that rascal
Hemmings had made her drunk; I repeated the
question as to where my watch and cnan were Miss
Fisher said she had given them to Hemmings, and
he had pledged them, she being with HIM at the
time; she also said she would get the watch and
chain for me; Miss Fisher then went TO Pittsburg.
and went after and had her arrested; the Mayor OF
that city could not hold her, he had no reuuison
from the Governor of this state; therefore waited
till she came TO this city, aud then made affidavit
against her.
AT this point of the evidence Mr.. James Bcvins
was heard TO say something, which, however,
could not be understood. Mr.. Howe the counsel for
Miss Fisher. heard It. however, and he addressed
Mr.. Howe--You Honor, Mr.. Bevins threatens to
have me removed from the room.
Justice shandley-I will not have any threats
made here. ss TO removal or otherwise ] will pro-