The New York herald., 1869-05-27
A THEATRICAL SENSATION.

Miss Kate Fisher Arrested ON n Charge of
Grand Lnrceny-The Proceedings in Court
Admitted TO BniI.
There was theatrical sensation enacted yester-
day afternoon at Essex Market Police Court. Under
the management OF Justice Shandley, the old drama
complainant and Defendantn was produced, with
Miss Kate Fisher as the starr In the latter character
Mrs. Eliza J. Bevns appearing in the role OF COM
plainant. The cast Of characters supporting these
leading actresses was large, Mr.. Howe appear
ing as the Lawyer, Mr.. n. b. Clarke as the
Bondsman, Mr.. Freish as General Sympathizer,
Mr. III. Jones - Interested Spectator, and langud
looking youth named Nage, elegantly dressed In o
light suit acting as body guard to the star. Mrs.
Eliza J. Bevins, who acted as Complainant was sup
ported by Mr.. ESuart, Jr., as Counsellor, and Mr..
James Bevins in the r0ie OF Husband. Mr.. James
steers acted as stage manager. The drama COM
mcnced about three O'Clock and only ran about
ten minutes, and at the close Of that time
the actors and actresses left the court
room. little farce which was not upon the
papers was enacted outside the building In which
Husband. Complainant, Lawyer, Defendant and Body
Guard took part, ana which was principally made
up Of defiant and somewhat uncomplimentary Ian
guage by the first two characters and defiant looks
and contemptuous smiles by the latter The first act
only Of the drama was played yesterday. but It Is
announced that the performance VIII be continued
at ,,' Two ~ O'Clock on Friday afternoon.
etance:-Mrs Eliza Bevins appeared before Justice
shandley, at Essex Market Police Court, Tuesday
morning last, and asked for warrant against Miss
Kate Fisher who was at that time, In company with
Der horse wonder PLAYING an engagement at the
Bowery theatre. Mrs. Bevins stated that Miss Fisher
had stolen from her a gold watch and chain Of the
value OF $780, The Justice asked several questions
and then instructed the clerk to take the ady's am
davit, which was OF course done. This document
reads 81 folows:-
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e me value q sS the properly James Bcsa., Ssrs
posesson, 2s dsponen probable cause 20 sas
pec and does suspect that the said articles were taken
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street, while deponen lying sick Ia her Deponent
sa taken he watch cSa ss ks
for Gs a .ss ssS
be agent for said Kate Fisher.
On the strength OF this afndavit a warrant was
issued and placed by Justice Shandey In the hands
OF onlcer Hiram Chandler for execution. The oficer
was unable to. find the defendant at the Bowery
theatre on Tuesday but was informed that the lady
would present herself In court Yesterday. In ac-
cordance with her promise Miss Fisher entered the
judicial presence yesterday afternoon, accompanied
ager Of the Bowery theatcr Mr.. N. b. Clarke, the
stage managers Mr. j. ]. Jones, the treasurer and Mr..
Nagle. Mrs Bevins, very fashionably lady,
was also IN court, accompanied by Mr.. Bevins and
her lawyer, Mr.. Stuart Jr. Mr.. Howe Informed the
Justice that he was not ready TO 20 on with the ex.
animation In the case, and by consent OF both coun
sci the hearing was adjourned until two O'Clock on
Friday afternoon. Miss Fisher was required to give
bail for her appearance and Mr.. Clarke became ner
bondsman. bonds In her voluntary examination Miss
Kate fsner stated that she was born IN Boston, was
thiry-0ne years OF age, and denied that she was
guilty OF the charge preferred against her.
This case, it VIII be remembered, was before the
courts In slightly different shape some months
since, which occasion Miss Fishers agent figured
Mrs. BcvIns being also the complainant In that suit.