The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-18

up the stairs sopbing violently and went her room
until Mr. chiids left the house; a!ierward saw her
coming out OF Tho parlor aud saw Mr.. Taylor follow
her and strike her In the back knocking her down
asked, "what have yon doney Why ala you strike
l haa once struck hor she would never
rise up again. il WINS with great difficulty that
could restrain Caroline Jennings from assaung Mr.
Taylor; she was very Indignant aud exclaimed, 'L,t
mo OF at himl he has killed her, and vi nave MS
called 10 me .na. "rnyn had sursy zone mad
went into tho room and found MI taylor
standing IN front OF bureau IN which he kept ms
fresh linen, using as wafer closet she refused 20
act In boys clothing for Mr. Cheney MT Taylor
grew angry but she was arm, and Miss Conway
finally played tho part; at the beach. during that
year Sir Taylor was frequently under the influence
OF liquor; on ono occasion ! heard Mrs. rayior peg
ging Mr. Taylor 10 let her alone.
TENTH COMMANDMENT COMPLETE
went up stairs and found her crouched against me
headboard; called on him 10 desist when h. replied
that he would do ms he pleased; She IS my OK, my
ass, my anything, have bought ner ana snc
she sick; heard a Shrek and entering hastily
found my daughter on the floor and Mr. Taylor hold
threaten ing ner and she exclaimed swell, I'm tired
OF this shoot me;' liquor produced various elects on
Mr. Taylor; It frequently made MN quarrelsome !
saw him staggcr; on the first night
after retiring from tho beach Mr.. Taylor
came up 10 his wifcs and INSISTED on
her accompanying him TO the Globe Theatre, though
she III he ordered her TO remain up all night
and positively forbade her to 60 TO bed covered her
rugs The soIa aud prepared to pass the night
by her siie Mr. Taylor entered the room and tore OF
the rugs and tipped the up. throwing his vito or
on the floor; toward morning he said she might lie
down, but forbade her 10 remove her clothing.
FAMILY.
Cross-exam.ned--My husband came to this country
In October, 1872; he was professor OF elocution In
the London Academy first heard OF this divorce suit
about May Of the year she LETT him; II was some
weeks beorc my daughter preached It 10 me; In Sep
,emocr 1876, spoke with lawyer about tho divorce;
have such paper as a libel, nor have
been present AZ any consultation; have been Win my
daug hter on various OCCASIONS when she has pur-
chased various bills OF dry guods; my daughter told
Mr. Taylor that she could not i've with him and
must leave HIM; but little was said about d.
vorcc; II was principally about separation;
from April 10 November, 1874, PAID Mr
Of my husband; i used 10 place i. on the
breakfast Table, near Mr. Tayor's plate, and never
saw 1t aflerward; earned money almost constantly
during my stay al Sir. Tayior's house by teaching
ciocution and ny pubic readings; previous to MI
Tay lors marriage saw him use but littlo liquor only
at the ST James Hotel, after his marriage, saw
hun slap my daughters face; he had been
has often him drunk has helped him out Of his
carriage several occasions when havo been stand
ing AZ the open door; arst began my service, W as
Caroline Jennings, Emma -- and Others,
were employed a: various ,,, lines o inc s sals
charge OF its bathing. dressing, &c;
clarct sherry and beer were placed on the liable for
Mr. laylors use; lie used TO lock il up alter meals,
as lie bought it Tor his use; never used liquor
or beer; my husband used liquor occasionally, out
on'y TWO OCCASIONS have seen him the worse Tor
| saw any trouble between Nj. Taylor and my
husband; 1 found Mr.. Taylor pounding and Rousing
Mr. Maskcps lace; he tore his coat badly and abused
him Mr.. Taylor had been drinking; when MT. Taylor
was knocked down by her husband heard MISS Jen-
say LEI ss Mn & ,ns a Oae not Of sSs
few visitors at the house; he came among other
friends Of Mr. Iaylor other visitors were Mr.
Curtis ana Mr. Wright, who called hall a dozen TO
q dozen times; was present when my husband WAS
assaulted by Mr. Taylor; Mr. Hastings, living on
fremont street, Boston, was present At The beach
when Mr.. taylor Knocked his wife down; the
Murphy and O'Hare girls wcro also III the house
at the time aud demonstrated with him; he
answered them In vile and proano man.
ncr. and ordercd them to leave the house
the next morning; Mr.. Masxell has sworn somewhat
whom intoxicated but never used Indecent language
hen she lett the house Mrs. Taylor took small
reliculo, and aiterward had her stage wardrobe
mauteau ana one basket sent afterward; tho pack
ing was done by me before tho family came back
did net believe Mr. Taylor TO be the proper
person 10 take care Of the child my husband IS
IN tho south ~ present on business alter Mrs Iay-
or left her husband she lived ut West Concord street.
then al the ST. Elmo, and aterward went 10 BATH
more; tho child was with me Tor eleven months; It
was thon Kept by Mr.. Taylor.
Rc-direcl-By ! Quor do not mean wine or beer.
Al the beach Mr. Taylor used TO take little nipper
In the morning
Tho prosecution put IN tho testimony OF two do
mcstics confederation oil some Of Mrs. Taylor's
assertions and then rested hoir case. The deposition
oil Jorge II. Taylor put IN az the ening OF lnc
defence, and was Intended to show conspira but
II rulcI out on Tue bTouHu bHub ~ was uot INC
rHE INJURED HUSBAND.
James Valentine Taylor was called 10 the stand and
when he stepped up, WIN gold trimmed eyeglasses on
his nose. there murmur through The court, and
craniDg OF necks In anticipation OF some spicy reve
la,ious Hc testified 10 his early tram
Ing in Lille. He was LETT legacy OF
$4,000 by his grandmother. and ~ the
ue.tn Of ms mother ne inherited sSoa ooo h, s
with the tar Laura was the same that
given by the other side In regard TO drinking be said,
huhtf nf mi nNl cal n
that IS a word | haven't succeeaed In getting
through my head; u you mean jolly, !
court room), Mrs. Taylor TO drink with mo
she often drank wine or ciarct. and
have often mixed whisscy punches ana gin toddles
for her; / have always maintained n liberal house
hold.
4 SENSIBLE RESOLUTION
Did not want Mrs lay lor's parents there. but al
lowed ,hcm to stay because my wife wished u; they
paid $40 per week Tor some TINE; nothing was SAID
about the cessation OF paymcat tue birth OF the
cnlld; she was not engaged nurss by me; gave
my vile 1T various times presents OF Jewcly. dresses
bonnets, Sc also made my wi!e's mother presents
oil Jewclry. &c before my marriage gave Mr. Mas
keii $1,000, and attersards gaze MIS- MasKc y, 00O
DOWN.
Ny expenses the first year about SEC, 900, tho
second year 5000, tho third year S200U. capi
tai vas giving out and had TO retrcLch; kept SIX
horses; my horses anu my house, "ihc Ltms, cost
sG0 900; when iirsi rot acquainted win s. Taylor
uscd 10 ALLOW her 800 per month"; nt,crw rd s5c ma
afcrward lass, because my money was giving out;
my wife went on tue stage after our marriage against
my Will; received $40 per week Tor services rs bust
ness manager OF the Rice "EvangcIine' Company;
did opJsct to her otter tneatrica engagements,
hougu dad lot ask her TO on tho stage IT vas her
desire 10 do iur nished with all her wardrobe
aud ornaments.
IN CLOTHES.
/ objected TO her appearing on the stage in boys
cothcs had her costumes made Tor her with Short
skirts; she only II Que night, and then
tore oil The skirts as To snow tho
wnoio Of her legs. Ia tho summer OF
1878 was playing biliards with Mr. Rice ana Checvcr
Goodwin wncn Mr. Maskcit tired 10 got IN tho fr nj
door Il hal peon newly VANISHED aud stuck IDLY;
could open IT.; offered TO open the balcony wn-
dow to LIT him IN ho answered, 'I see you aanned
lrst !: / ion't % me IN by any back door,
MAKING THINGS LIVELY.
He after~a ard came IN, knockci the balls around aud
struck over me mead with his umbrellas; Mr.. Mas
gcil used 10 Keep noicboDk, IN which 10 recorded all
The quarrels he had one day found him at Ia door
IN hts nightgown taxing notes aDa grapplcd him
pretty severely both our ngh.eowns We're badly torn
Nj. Masked used TO call my wic vile names; he did
II my presence: Mr.. Maskcll 10 sbous My years
old used 10 drink constantly; have known han to
be drunk 10 the house innumcrabic times; have
found liquor ana beer IN his room; lever used
aoy real violence toward my wie; never delIber-
ely struck her With any malice; blows we're never
q X n al ned froiic al