The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-08-08
Mr.. ANDRETS,s MOTHER LAW.
Way Two weli-Krcwn Jersey city Families
are at Loggcrheads.

James b. Andrews, employed in an Official
capacity by tho Inman Steamship Company,
and who ie an inventor OF considerable reputa-
ton and wealthy and well known member Of
Jersey City SOC oty was arraignod yesterday
morning before Justice hdridge on tho com
plant oil his mothor-in-law. Mrs. Bertha NJ.
Cordukcs. who accuses him Of having commit
ted an assault and battery on her. Both Mrs.
Cordukes and tho defendant reside In Wicy
place, one Of tho most exclusive quarters Of
tho city. Their handsome residences are sur
rounded and separated from each other by ele-
giant fruit and flower gardens. About four years
ago Mr. Andrcws's first vito died. leaving her
husband with. q, young SON., Two years later
the widOwer fell in love with Miss Cordukes,
and after short courtshp they were married.
Ii appears that there was. shortly after. an
open rupture between his wfc's family and
himself and IT ia alleged that he forbid her
parents from ever attempt nv TO pass his thresh-
old. About n year ago Mrs. Andrews became
mother, and soon aitcrward she was seized
with consumption. and became n confirmed
invalid The story IL that while confined to
her bed by this disease she urged her husband
to allow her mother to visit her. He constantly
and positively refused 20 accede to this request.
although he expressed his entire willingness to
supply his wife with every comfort.
On Friday last her condition became 80 criii-
cal ~ To occasion auprehensons OF Immediate
danger. aud Mt her solicitation Mrs. Cordukcs
called on her, DESPITE Mr.. Androws's prohibi-
and discovered his mothcr-in-law there he br-
came very indignant. and ordered her tO leave
immediately. She cmphutically refused tn go.
and violent discussion followed. in the course
Of which Mrs. Andrews told her husband that
she would leav" II her mother was not permit
Mr.. Andrews rushed out OF tho house, saying
that II would he long time before they would
see MIN again. lie returned the next morning
cons idcrahly under the influence Of liquor. and
entering the sick room whore Mrs. Curdnkes
was attending To- her daughter. who was lying
house, and abnscdher As Mrs Cordukes was
about 90 qut the room terrified by his conduct.
Mrs Andrews arose from her bed. and. with
tears ia her eyes. cried: Oh, mother. mother.
won't you stay ~
When Mrs. Cordukcs vcntured 10 approach
should rs and put her out Of the room. For
this ar. which constitutes the alleged assault
and battery, he has been held in t2OU hail to
await the action OF the Grand Jury.
Mr.. Anir'W~s version OF the trouble Is ma
terinlly different. He briefly termed it " a ease
Of too much mothcr-in- law According 10 his
story Mrs. Cordukos has been. by her inter
ference in his domestic affairs n constant
source ot ANNOYANCE 90 him. and rs he did not
wish ~ nave an open quarrel with her. he con-
cludcd that the best thing he could do. underline
circumstances would he 10 forbid her from en-
and insisted on visiting his wife. and
u" then exercised his right to nut her out 10y
iuror nS SHE refused 10 70 voluntarily. He
added that on IN" morning when ne eiected
his mothcr-in-lHw Mr.. Cordukes caused Mrs.
Andrews and her child g. be removed to the
that he has been frequently threatened by his
faiher-in-law. and yesterday morning he Oh
tanned n warrant for MIR. COrdukesr arrest on
account Of these alleged threats