The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18
ILL-MATED.
The Newells Try to Prove Each
Other Unfaithful.
OPENING OF THE DEFENCE.
Miss OIney Declares All Testimony Against
Her False.

The proceedings In the Newell divorce case yester-
day were OF considerable interest, and there was
great muitituds OF spectators all day ars. NewslPs
counsel rested their case rsservng. however mass
or letters to be read in rebuttal, and Mr. Neweips
counsel opened Tor the defence and gave outline
OF the defence hoped TO prove. MIRA Newell, for
a few moments, also figured as witness during tho
proceedings. There wero some lively Tits between
the opposing counsel which had to be stopped by the
Intervention of Judge Lawrence.
Mr. SEwELL's CoNFIpEScE WIFE
Pickering, the Boston lawyer, again went on the
stand. The redirect examination was continued by
Mr. Ten Eyck. The witness explained that his ex-
cursions with Mrs. Newell 10 Saratoga and Martha's
Vineyard were simply pleasure jaunts. and that he
was accompanied by his vile. Mrs. Newell was in
mourning for Mr. Boardman alter his deaih. She said
while medium having been represented as coming
down from the clouds IN the garb Of angel Pick
ering said such had appeared IN the Providence
papers Mrs. Newell's letters TO Mr.. Botrdman were
found after his decease among his effects, ana her OPP
ponents In the will case got possession of them The
envelopes inscription in tho handwriting OF
Mr. Boardman that they shouldoe burned after his
DEATH In violation of this command lie letters were
preserved. II thought ~ one time 10 procure an
injunction to prohibit her opponents IN the Will case
IRON ever using the letters steps made 70
get It.
O. Al the interview with Mr.. and Mrs. Newell
whch you have narrated was anything said about
Mr.. Newell having been supported by Mr. Boardman9
A. Mr. Newell said that her opponents in the will
case had charged that she had entertained improper
relations with Mr. Boardman; It was untrue he do
cared and could depend upon u that she was only
q daughter to him; Mrs. Newen stated at the same
time that had written most aectonase letters to
Mr.. Boardman, because he had been SO good 10 her;
Mr.. Newell said. "Wny, anybody who looks at her
could tell that she Is not an improper woman
no mans mistress; the tact that she Is my wifeand
| am very sensitive on that point-ought TO be SUI
ncient guarantee that she was not unchaste
woman"
great mass or letters identified, some
from Mrs. Newell to Mr.. Newell others from him to
her, and from Mr.. Board.nan to Mrs. Newell.
There was ono letter from her TO Bosrdman with an
Endorsement from both Newell and Boardman upon
H. Many OF tho letters from Mrs Newell were post
marked Paris
WHY MRS. NEWELL NEVER TESTIFIED.
Mr.. Shai.r recross-examned the Witness
Q. You say that At your interview with Mr.. Newell
he objected to have your sons present. Dia he not
l want direct answer A. Not in conddence
Q. In the different litigatons about the BoardEnan
will case was Mrs. Newell ever examined In her
Elk Judge FuIlsrton--I object
Q Were not her opponents 10 the will case anxious
10 examine her and did she not AVOID u on the ground
that she was too III to be examinedf
Ex.Judge Fullertop--I object. shall We DO called
upon prove that she TOO IN Ii that TO be an
issue before this COURT
Mr. shafer--l am willing that Il should be.
Ex-Ju Fulerton-Tn0 question Is not what you
are willing, but what the law permits you to do.
Judge Lawrence--l have already said that although
be very interesting to Try that case over again
Mr.. snslsr-one moment, Ybur Honor Havo We
right to show that when the heirs OF Boardman
aha lloun N
prove that she not MS MISTRESS As they had A.
legged, but his ADOPTED daughter as she claimed, snc
got OF u by pleading Ill health? Have We no right
Judge Lawrence still excluded the query, and Mr..
Fullerton es oil some side remarks about Ar Snaiers
spouting.
unproiessional tor the gentleman 70 keep critclsing
me and reminding mo constantly Of his superiority.
Judge Lawrence curtly told both gentlemen that
this sort OF thing had 10 stop.
AN EXCEPTIONAL CASE.
Q Did your vile ever nnd you locked In with Mrs
Newell 10 room IN Bowdon street, A. Indignantly
.. Have you many female clients IN Bostons
(saughicr A. good many.
q You have explained that the reason why Mrs.
Newell used 10 be your was because you used
TO do her legal work there In the evening" A. did
q DO you generally do the work OF your female
clients IN your room IN the EVENING" tLaughtsL) A.
sometimes do-not generally. lnis is an exceptional
case-wnolly. tLaughterl
Here there was another Jocuar tR between Messra
Fullerton anu Shaier.
r..
Mr.. Rnaldo filton tsstined that he was employ cd
by Newell Il smith; he saw tue names OF Mr. Newell
aud Mss Oincy registered a. Earc's Hotel between
SATURDAY and Monday, the register had been de-
stroycd
@ are you relative OF Mra NcwellS A. Yes, sir /;
our iatncrs brothers and mothers were sis
ters. (LaughtcrL
Mr. snaier cross-examined the witness
Y. How old areyour A. Am about forty-one.
Y How much oder than you 10 your cousin A.
Only about one year.
O Don't you Know that she IL forty five years old
A kla,W ISM
q Where were you Dornf A. In DeerdeId, n. IL.
q. Where was she bornf A. Also IN Doernc
Tue witness then went TO relate all nsr move
mens, far he knew OF III EN-, aud where sue
TO school; she kept mousse tor uncle la Mancnes-
ter n. H., when young LADY
q Whal was the name OF the snclef A. Locke
q. LotY A. Locke.
. wha,s LotY tLaush,er) A. Locke.
from Manchester she won't to salem, where she
was dressmaker, he SAID, and thence size wcns to
Boston, where she was miliiner. he met her next
at teenwood where she was iiving win an UNCLE
about tweLiy-four years ago, suiyug music and lam
eusses ibefe she remained several years.
Mr. rilton left the stand, ana alter calling IN vain
for Mr. James, their next witness, Mn. NcweiPs
counsel recalled Iilton aud questioned him Ia a
conversation he had with Mr. Newell in reference
10 BoardmaD
Mr. shaier-I must insist again that Your Honor
Will hold the counsel the other side 10 the strict
rules 81 evidence. Your Honor knows better than
thai. and wc know better tnan that. submit that
IN tho exercise OF wise observation-disclosures wall
not cay tuat u unwise n you should decide other.
wisc-Your Honor should not allow rms witness 10 DO
mouth OF this defendant is as cnectuaiiy closed us
tho1gn he wero In his grave i think II IS Your
honOrs duty.
Judge Lasrence tquietyI--It Is your duty, Mr.
Shaicr to make an objection When you see Of, AID II
Is nine to overrule ~ wnon see Ut, which do now
TfLroN's STATEMENT
Mr.. Tilton made this statement IN answer 10 Tho
question put to him:--ln 1857, after Mr. Newes re-
turn from Paris no said that he needed more money
In his business He said mis- wife might get u IRON
her ather," Boardman. II sbc would. but sue would
not
Mr. Shaer--Dd be say that his wife's del,cacy was
such that she would not ask Mr. Boardman tor money!
A. He did not say that
u What did he sayf A. The CONVERSATION occurred
just as 1 nave toiu IT,
Y Did he say she would not ask Mr.. Boardmnn Tor
money A. he did not soy that; what he ala say WIS
that she would AJAX him Tor money 10 put INTO his
business
Y. Ito didn't say that sne would not ask him for
money tor herscIiY No, sir.
O. You are surc tho word "atbcr' was uscda A.
Yes, SIR
q II made great impression upon you, didn't 1t :
A. 4 suppose Il did
q. Dia you make a memorandum OF II At the time ?
A. did not.
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