The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-25
SCENES IN TIE SESSIONS.
The Family of Solomon
Lack Wisdom.
a Divorced Father Z Refuses to
Maintain Els Family.
4 Police Officer Clubs "Canny Scott
ScOlty Comes or Triumphant.
Charge Of Klopemanla Against NIL
liOnnaire's Wife.
"Give HE money"

Thus spoke the son OF German Hebrew at Niblo's
theatre a lew evenings ago, wRen seeking TO obtain
from close listed gentleman the means OF support
FOR himself and u sister; and its rectation III inc
Court OF Special Sessions yesterday DeIore Judge
bowling presiding created great sensation. Some
nine years ago Joseph Solomon the complainant
was divorced from his wife IN one OF the superior
courts, but was not compelled to allow anything In
the shape OF ainony his former spouse, although
several children had 10 be provided for. But the
Jsraelite did not seem TO study that matter He pro-
badly trusted that she might be provided for In
some such miraculous manner as Is recorded in
holy writ IN connection with some Of his ancestors
But Ruth has nos been so fortunate. Her troubles
seem TO have increased each year, and her cares
have multiplied in proportion as her poverty became
more apparent. Ascertaining that her iaithiess
better half was carrying The trade Of a jewelIer
and sold jewels 10 ,....---'- 81 =" ;a9sS.&~
ACTORS AND ACTRESSES AT SIpLo's,
II appears that she sent her son Theodore Solomon
10 the theatre, with the hope OF getting something
for the maintenance OF her children. The young
Hebrew accordingly approached his father with
much fear and trembling during a
hearsal, and sitting In The gate that Is called
broadway entrance" he solicited aims from
his hard. hearted parent Now, 1t happened
that Solomon the elder had ut the time quantity OF
session. and rs the eyes of the youth fell upon the
glittering baubes the spirit of his race came upon
him and he coveted-at least so said his father.
After u grand discharge from his vocabulary or
abuse it appears that solomon, Senior, was deter
mined
TO OFFER NO SACRIFICE,
To give no bread from the result OF his hard earn
ngs for the support OF his family Finding that his
venerable papa was determined to tighten his grasp
upon his ieputcd wealth ana shut up his bowels Of
compassion, refusing the means OF existence In
terms well defined and apparently irrevocabe,
the young gent thought he would strike the
hard rock, in imitation OF an ancestor with the
hope that the desired stamps would low when all
other efforts and entreaties had failed. But this
caused great disturbance at Niblos, and solomon,
SENIOR requested the people at the theatre to put
Solomons, Jr., into the street, and as as this
DONE caused the arrest OF his offspring for
SAUL and violence.
judge-How long have you been dlvorcedY
Soiomon-About nine years since 1861; but, your
Honor, II dies ie.ler would say, "Gif me money"
politely, gll 1t him; but If he come like black
guard viii gil nm not cent when he come he
was blackguard, and say you are young and you
can work; or you no money.
''But surely the divorce did not separate you from
on SO fast, talking OF his sons worthiessness
that Judge bowling positively had to remind
SOLOMON HE LACKED WISDOM,
ana ADVISED ulln 10 answer Only Sucl questions
might be put TO him.
'.i,ut my son is bad feller and 1 would not let
HIM have my money" said solomon. and he looked
dangers at the object Of his wrath. "When he come
he say, you got diamonds and must have money
ana will not gif dat-no, neverr' The defendant,
u Deardless lad, was placed upon the stand, appa-
rently destitute as his persuasion usually picture
themselves under all clrcunlstances-a picture OF
and evs N Of ase IL
hlmse and his mother and sisters as beng poorer
than Lazarus while his lather was as rlch as Abra
mart a m
or raiment and he sought pittance from MS fathers
abundance, ana when he told the Old boy he was
sick, "Wel, what Is that to me"' said hs "Go to
NO no. interrupted the old one che come, he
abuse me bad, and say 70 inc people at Nloio's,
raved IN an extraordinary manner. At length the
Judge addressed The young Solomon and reminded
FooLIsHNEss OF HIS WISDOM
In using violence ana abusive language; and on re-
ceiying promise tat he would allow his parent to
pass uninolested through the wilderness In the
future, he was permitted TO leave the court.
"but my mother and SISTERS" said young hopeful,
'sTney must apply to superior court" said the
A POLICE OFFICER IN DIFFICULTY.
Michael Brady, police oilicer of the Nineteenth
precinct. very near being the subject OF one OF
the warders in the CITY prison. Evidence was
adduced TO show that Brady mad been ordered to
snanly In Fifty-elghth street, between Fifth
and Sixth avenues, on the 10Th inst,
between Micnael Kearnan and his wife, away up on
the rocks But Mrs Kearnan, on a second con-
tideration would not her husband to be ar
rested, as ne lad only broken her nose and other
wise dsdgured her, but promised, like
A BONNIE WIFE
they both Scotch to forgie him II he did nae
do it agen.n Nike however, on the following night
destined TO pay penalty for his offence on the
previous day. HIS wife mad mat day been removed TO
bellevue Hospital with smallpox, ana also one child.
Sitting, therefore, at home on the evening in ques-
ton, and talking with his little "garl" ABOUT what
they should buy Tor 'mather" on Christmas Day,
the officer in question entered the shanty,cand
under the prelence that disturbance had been
cLuEBED THE UNFORTUNATE "sooT,n
until the skin was all of mis- head and his nase
cracked,n the scars being plainly visible yesterday.
man, stating that when he entered the latter came at
him with Ratchet and threatened ITO go for him, -
&c; but 1t was tolerably clear that Brady, in club
bing the Scot had gone long way beyond his
duty.
Judge Bowling Officer, what business had you
to go 10 this mans house, and after assauting him,
OF mere pettlness, turn round and arrest HIM
the charge OF assault and battery?
"a didn't go into the house, J" said the officer
'lr you were here on trial. said the Judge, land
your conduct was as fragrant as 1t now Is proved to
ne. notwithstanding the uniform you wear, should
not hesitate TO send you TO the Penitentiary. Let
the prisoner CO."
Some little amusement was now created by the
fact that the wrong prisoner was sent up by the
warden TO answer to q charge for stealing watch.
u appears ne prisoner had what u called changed
complainant was asked to identify the thief he
could not point him out. This was palpable error
on the part Of the warden which ought not to occur.
AN ACCUSED MILLIONAIRE.
After . number Of small cases had been disposed
OF the case of the "Peope vs. Mrs. Phelps" came
on tor hearing. This is one OF the most remarkable
that probably ever came up before this Court.
On Tuesday afternoon last Mrs. Elizabeth Phelps Of
40 East Twentythlrd street, the vile Of or the
richest residents in New York and who has been
puted for her wealth as well as for her benevoence.
and charitable inc1nations entered Macy's store In
Fourteenth street and Sixth avenue. At this time
the store appears to have been crowded almost to
excess Wnlle In here she was charged by Margaret
Groity with
STEALING QUANTITY OF CANDY
Of the value Of about thirty cents. Mrs. Phelps, as
the wife OF amionnaire, as might naturally be sup
posed, repudated the caumni0us charge, but despite
this she compelled appear before Justice Cox,
at the Jefferson Market Police Court, before she
could obtain release from custody as already
stated in these columns.
Mr.. David Dudley Field and his son attended on
behalf OF Mrs. Phelps more as friends than in the
capacity OF her legal advisers, Mr.. Macy being rep
resented by Mr.. Knox.
The first witness sworn was Margaret Grotty,
handsome, intelligent looking brunette, who stated
that Mrs. Phelps came into the store the DEPART