The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-14
AN TED COUPLE
Mrs. Patrick Prefers "a Prison Cen 10 q Home
with an Unrntthfui Husband.

Mr.. John +. Patrick and Mrs. Elizabeth
Patrick OF 259 Hudson street took their
family troubles into court for n second
time, yesterday. Their first appearance
was two years ago. In tho old Wash
ington Place Court before Justice Smith.
The Same Justice heard their case yesterday
In the Jefferson Market Police Court. Patrick
is n native OF Belfast Ireland, and Elizabeth is
an Englishwoman. She knew his relatives in
the old country. and when she camo to New
York Patrick met her. Ho courted her for
nearly three years before they were married
They lived together only few months he 60
ing away and remaining two months. during
which time she supported herself Then he
returned. but only to desert her again
twice afterward. She had him arrested for
abandonment and taken 70 court; AT that ex-
animation Patrick denied that he had ever
married her She produced tho certificate and
the minister who had married thom. Patrick
said that the marriage must have taken place
when he was drunk, for he knew nothing o. II;
Justice Smith held that the marriage was legal
week. H gave $500 bonds, but his bondsmen
surrendered him and he was sent 70 the CITY
Prison where he remained until his wife begged
for his release In ls shS ssys ne r psI 20 n g9.
dence OF adultery against her. no tried to get
man to have improper relations with her. The
The situation was changed yesterday. Mr.
Patrick appeared as complainant and Mrs. Pat
rick Nv the prisoner. Patrick charged that on
and presenting IL at his head, had threatened
to blow out his brains She denied having done
80. and said The fact Is he has got tired of me
and wants 10 got rid of me in some way. or
other. We have separated before. and he has
each time begged to come back. suppose he
wants another woman.
lis this n case OF jealousy?" the Justice in
quired of Patrick. The latter seemed too much
moved to speak. and merely nodded assent.
&" II il il jealousy, Justice Smith continued,
Il pity you, for n jealous woman is hard thing
mad men than deal with one. The only way Is
| TO chain them up.
-" We'll. chain me up." Mrs. Patrick inter-
rupted in spirited voice.
Mrs. Patrick, have you any recollection Of
presenting revolver nj your husbands head
and threatening to shoot him ?"
viii you swear that1 Place your hand on
=" IN do nothing Of the kind"
" | thought not. You must give $500 TO keep
| the peace for six months or so the Island Tor
one month. Have you any friends to 10 your
bail?"
II would lust a. leave co to prison M not
have plenty Of friends but do not want any one
| to go bail for me-
She was taken into the Jail and Mr.. Patrick
ran from the court room.
a reporter found her in 2 cell. She was very
| quiet She said: Three days ago Mr. Patrick
said he did not want to live with me any longer
| He went outside and got his meals from another
| woman. went to the woman ana told her she
rested for. but feel very happy here. am
tired Of the wretched life ! was leading. and
would rather be in prison than continue IT,
have many friends who could bail me out. but
Those who lived in the house with them at 25l
Hudson street say that the Patricks appeared t'
be n very con,ented young couple. He ha1
steady employment, and they never knew Of AMI
| trouble