The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-03
LORD-HICKS.

MANY CALLERS AT THE FAMILY MANsIoN-A
vIoILANT oFFIcER DENIES THEM ADMIs-
SION LEGAL ASPECT OF THE CASE.
The LordHicks residences, In Fourteenth street.
was carefully guarded from without during yesterday
by Omcer Kusn, who paraded IN front Of the mansion
In civilians dress, aud generally intercepted all
callers before they had time to ascend the steps
leading TO the hail door, II they the Pepper
terslgn, or what amounted 10 the same--f tney
personal friends OF Mrs Hicks-they were permitted
10 seek admittance at the barricaded door. Having
rung the bell. servant from within eyed them
askance II the caller proved TO be one OF The
charmed domestic CIRCLE the door was carefully
opened aud promptly closed behind the favored visit
But those VINO gained the open tho
mansion were "iew and lar between" 1t was anus
ing to the number OF callers, beginning at an
early hour OF the day and continuing short inter-
walls a Lutte hour In the evening And In this
Of callers the lar sex was well represented. 1t was
easy TO note that the majority Of these worthy people
were brought by curiosity TO o1er the bride and
groom their compliments and congratulations their
return from their wedding tour.
VISITORS REFUSED ADMrTANcE.
Those who refused Abundance reluctantly de-
parted without waiting TO observe the formaity Of
leaving Their cards AS general thing they looked
too Respondent and disappointed at being so inhos
an" were met by Officer kush.
"Your business. sr?r was mis- curt Interrogation.
81 wish To sec Mr.. Loru." was the iejonder.
"Cant see him to-day, sir; the amiy Is not receiv-
"But wish to SEND up my card know tina. Mr.
"i'm alra,d not, sir. Ny orders TO inform all
caers that Mr. Lord will sec no one except on very
important business"
.Well, want TO SEQ him on important business: l
wish 10 TAX win him. The officer Was MEMORABLE
The next visitor would be weii-dressed lady, trip.
mir N Ine Slnn
fearful that she was not punctua IN k oping an
| important appointment. she opened her eyes wide
anu stared AT the oihcer, shocked Ut his rudeLess
wncn ner business was brought IN question. swell.
declare, this Is more than expected. o. course
wish to see Mrs. Lord Is she not at hOme?"
81 tear mol, madam; you will have TO call again.
And the surprised lady would brskiy lake her de-
parture.
! A GREAT MANY CALLERS
"Why, never saw the ike, " said officer Kush $50
many people constantly coming here on preence
or another. Tney tniuN that open house should be
Kept Tor their mmodatton. And then the .nront-
cry OF hail OF them IN to palm the selves of
as reporters when know Almost every repor Ter on
the city press. II is ASTONISHING. See the gaping
crowds that lue both sides OF tho street aud
lie the house as II IL were haunted 1t Is a shame
aud the official soul ot the meumorphosed paLrolman
found reiiei In these compiainngs
WHAT TIL. LAWYERS ARE DOING.
| In legal sense there has been change IN the
fortunes VI the Lo Il family. The motion dissolve
the writ will not oe argued until next thursday, and
In the meantime there Is lul In tue storm Counsel
for AIR Lord's fanny who have moved Tor the writ
de lunatco nquireuuo, express themselves being
confident til rtne steps far taken have the ques
ti0u OF Mr. LORDS meuta incapacily passed upon will
be confirmed IN Chamuers when tue comes up Tor
u hearing They clam that TINS question
Is settied ana when tue Sherin's jury Is empanelied
they will be able to bring convincing proof
TO vindicate their position. They seem TO
be confident that the conatitutiona,ity OF Judge
Van brunvs connection with the will
he sustained and confirmed by Judge Donohue. IL
reported that MT Clarence A. Seward nas been added
TO tho dable ray OF legal talent VIII take
charge of Mr.. LORDS Interests IN the approaching
trial Judge Fullerton is celebrating his side OF Tue
case, and aided by the firm al Lord, Day LORI, II
rrason.bIv expectsd thai thew viii maze a stubborn
light In the meantime there Is no Abatement IN the
public interest this ceebraled case has excited. The
tide oil popular opinion seems to be setting favor
oil the head Of the Lord family. r
Sheriff Reilly was yesterday served with notice OF
postponement IN tue matter OF the lunacy proceed
ings. The jury summoned Tor the purpose Of trying
tho case was consequently dis Used.