The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-05
TOM SECURES HIS BRIDE.
ANOTHER CIfEERFtL CHAPTER IN THE
BAXTER STREET ROMANCE

Tom Fnllon, the blacksmith, and his bride
we're yesterday reunited again through the in
deposition OF the Supreme Court. and they have
resumed their wedding tour free from the in
cubus OF writs. injunctions. habeas corpuses.
and Mrs. Fallon's relations. When Judge
Josiah Potter took his seat he found an array
OF Cohens friends on ono side who had es-
corted the bride to court. She was dressed In
becoming green walking costume. her lace
covered with thick blue veil. Tom was there
with his neat light summer suit, looking like
spruce bank clerk. He was little nervous and
excited. and he conferred anxiously with his
father and Lawyer Stacom. and stole occasional
chances nj his wife who was closely guarded by
hor aunt and n young woman companion.
Mr.. Loowenthal Cohen, the brides father. was
required to answer to tho Court for restraining
Mrs Fallon. his daughter.
Then Lawyer David Levy proceeded to an
swer. In Mr.. Cohen's behalf. that Mrs. Faon
had not been restrained by her father; that
ever since her alleged marriage she had been
at liberty to go from her fathers house and live
wherever she chose; that she had been induced
10 marry Fallon by force and fraud. and in con-
sequence OF the false and fraudulent statements
and representations made by him to her in or
der to obtain her consent; and that. therefore.
she was and is still unwilling to live with him
that the parents OF Mrs. Fallon are strict Israel
ties. and while they find no fault with any per-
sons religion. yet their daughter was brought
up in that faith and would not change 1t. and
would not have consented TO marry Tom Fallon
had Tom not faithfully promised to become a
jew Mr.. Levy further said that a divorce or
annulling OF the contract would be the best
that could be done under the eircumstances
Mrs Fallon. nee Caroline Cohen. that she is not
restrained Of her liberty and had not been:
that her rather had not influenced her in the
least 10 afay AT hia home. not To live with her
II was then LAWYER stacom's turn to put in
word for Tom. and he began by relating the
facts OF the marriage on the 26th ult. the we'd
ding tour. the return. the writ TO produce Mrs;
Brunt when Mrs. Faiion declared upon oath
unfairly and freely with her husband, and that
Judge Van Brunt. on her avcrment, placed her
in charge OF her husband. and the Iarties went
of apparently reconciled They went home
and Tom supposed his wife was to live with
him as soon as he could get things arranged
paying visit TO her parents. But. under their
Influence she had refusedto return. He thought
it was quite evident that Mrs. Falon had been
influenced because her assertions now were
different from what they were on last Saturday
All he wanted wns that she should be placed for
sort time away from the influence OF her pa
rents in the custody of some one ordered by the
Court; he was willing that she should be placed
clerk. Mr. Sinclair. This proposition ELECTED
burst Of applause and Mr.. Levy undertook to
Judge Potter. however. sienced all parties
and said: DO not see in her affidavit any evil
may DO made to appear. but see no evidence Of
Mr.. stacom-I can explain that.
Mr.. Levy-One moment. Mr.. Stacom.
Mr.. Stacom-One moment YOU. sir. Mr.. Fall
lon agreed. TO ease the minds of these relatives
OF his wife, that he would get married before a
rabbi. That is a common practice where per-
sons OF opposite religious marry, But when he
and out. iLaughter.l
Mr.. Levy-Have YOU got that in An afldayit7
have got 1t in writing that he promised 70 be
jew. Then Mr.. Levy passed up triumphantly
to the Judge the following:
rhi.is to certify that Mr. Thomas Fsilon promised to
Caroline Cohen % lon the Jewish faith; and sct married
In witness Tor samuel Cohen; l conrs.
oh" laughed lawyer stacom, that is moth
ing your Honor; you see that Is dated Septcm-
ber.l. They were married on the Goth. That is
other time. Mr. Levy"
Judge, Potter took tho same view Of, it. and
added That does not say he will do II. but
that ct some previous time he promised 10
doit"
Failon. in his haste. seemed 70 think there was
scarcity OF Jew girls in the city. and had clan
destinely taken this girl over in the Bowery.
and got married in a Mission where the parson
marries persons for a dollar; where poor sail
ors and women 20 by the dozen. Then he took
home produced cd a marriage certificate but there
was no law to make her live with her husband
ii she did not desire to live with him
Judge Potter remarked that he did not see
what there was for the Court 10 do and II looked
for a moment as though Mrs. Fallon would walk
back home to her fathers house.
Lawyer Stacom. however was quick with his
reply; He said the girl was really restrained by
Judge Potter-Suppose we so into proof OF
that, and after we have taken testimony for a
w fhs P9 qS n5 sas 1he
at this chance and said eagerly
Hero she is in court. your Honor. Call her
beckoned to Mrs. Fallon to stop forward. which
she immediately did, hreading her way
through tho crowded court with composure' ana
Meanwhile Mr. Stacoin had been saying that
this was no test, as Mrs. Fallon was surrounded
by relatives. She ought Ia be taken from under
their influence. He quoted the memorable case
Of John Dean and his own Mary Ann. where the
Court ordered the couple u be allowed 10 con-
fer unmolested and they agreed 10 live together
Mr.. Levy had been talking, too, and. in mo.
figure and fastened her calm eyes upon tho
Judge saying in a low but ilrm voice. voice;
Mr.. Stacom insisted. however. that Mrs Fa
lon should be allowed an opportunity 10 consult
do that and Mr. Levy said with an air OF
81 chsF oae 20 M 2 N2Sf detailed omcor
james Meals familiarity known rs The Bar
rister 10 carry out the order. Then there was
but the barrister soon conducted his charge TO a
cosey room adloinin! the supreme Court. Special
tOgether--a chance which they soon improved
and Neals, bearing in, mind the adgge that
Two is company and three is n crowd" took
his leave. telling them to knock on the door
when they wanted him.
The Cohrns looked little chagrined at this
turn OF affairs and were evidently discounted
at the golden opportunity now given 70 Tom 10
regain, his wife, They paced tho halls, and
tobbed in and out Of court with trrpidatlon. Al
the end OF half an hour they wore tired. At the