Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-16
[NeW York Herald 10Th.


confined exclusively to facts occurring pre-
vious to the decree of the Connecticut
court.
On the other side the counsel were
Messrs. Troy, Ward and Tracey. Their ar
gument was that the only evidence admissi-
bic was that which had been taken before
the Connecticut court, which had awarded
the relator decree of divorce and the Gus
tody of her children.
1 Judge Gilbert overruled the motion to adj
nit the latter evidence, as he held there was
no evidence of fraud shown, and that both
relator and respondent had submitted them
selves to the judgment of that court. It
was court of competent jurisdiction, and
it's judgment had not been impeached
THR CHILD PRIVATELY EXAMINED.
Judge Gilbert then called the little boy
up to the bench, and the latter went up
smiling. The Judge and the curly-headed
object of SO much heartburning then with
drew to an antechamber, where they re-
manned in consultation for about five min
utes. Meantime the faces Of the parents,
who sat far apart and never once permitted
their eyes to meet, were blanched with anxi-
ETY., the father being particularly nervous
during the ordeal. At the expiration of that
brief period the venerable Judge returned
with the child and the latter resumed his
place by his fathers side.
AN AFFECTING SCENE.
After short pause the Judge said:-"I
will make an order awarding the custody of
the child to tho mother, on condition that
she shall enter into recognizance in the sum
of $4,000 to produce the child whenever, in
pursuance of further order of the court, il
may be deemed necessary. The order is to
take effect now" This announcement was
| foil
fecting manner. The child drew forth a
handkerchief and sobbed bitterly on the
arm of his father. the color in the face of
the latter changing from pale to crimson,
and deep emotion in other ways was por-
trayed.
The order was finally made out and duly
signed, Mr.. Jonathan Beers entering4into the
required recognizance for the mother, and
the parties to the sad litigation duly signed
the formal legal papers. The boy followed
the father around to the clerks desk on the
other side of the court room when he went
to attach his signature to the papers. In SO
doing he passed by his mother, who sat
quietly conversing With lady friend, but he
did not notice her.
| A STIRRING EPISODE.
The Judge then called the boy up to his
side, and placing his arm round his waist
spoke to him kindly. The little fellow burst
into tears, saying he "wanted to remain with
his papa Counsellor Ward remarked,
"Your Honor, the child has been instructed
in his part 'You lie - was the sharp,
ringing retort of the boy. The Judge cor
rected the child i'll peremptory tones, and the
latter returned to his father and embraced
him three times, after which q court officer
led him across the room to his mother. He
coldly embraced his maternal parent, and a
few minutes later was conducted into an an
techamber by her.
Commodore Nichols stood gloomily by the
rallied enclosure, and remarked to friend,
s'This is awful y His face gave evidence of
great mental suffering. AS the boy passed
by him the father stopped down and again
caresscd him, never deigning to bestow
glance upon the mother.
Many eyes were moistened during tho af-
fecting judicial proceedings.
George Francis Train, Philosopher, Iuter-
Uictced JU Students.
From the College Tell-Tale.
| Upon one of the seats on the east side of
Madison Park we beheld sitting remarka-
bic looking man. He was apparently about
50 years of age, with noble physique, a
massive head Of iron gray hair, fine, piercing
blue eyes, ruddy, genial countenance, and q
most regal air. He was surrounded by a
bevy of girls and boys Of from 5 to 10 years
Of age, who were evidently enjoying his So
ciety in the highest degree, chatting, laugh
ing, romping, and over and anon throwing
their arms about his neck and fondling him
in the most artless and atfectionate manner.
The ground at his feet was strewn with pea
nut shells and bread crumbs, and the spar
| ok
crumbs, and tWittering in very uncon-
cerned way,
We approached him with the salutation,
"Good evening, Mr.. Irain,'' and extended our
hands for shake. He Immediately placed
his own hands behind his back, and looked
at us with piercing scrutiny.
81 don't know you" said he, "nor do l
wish to. My companions and friends are
children and birds, not men and women, nor
even overgrown boys, who think themselves
young men. Come here, Maggie, and you,
Charlie; sit on my knees; and Susie and
Robbie, sit on either side. The rest of YOU
can keep on with your hoops and your balls
Don't loiter, young man, you will be late.''
! CHOW, Mr.. Train" said we, i'll q very coax
ing, pleasant way we are in no haste to 90.
| Nobody is waiting for us, and we want you
to talk to US. We are commissioners from
Inc COGG6GC lClt-l ut6, ana nave been sent to
you for some words of wisdom and admo-
milton for the benefit of our constituency and
yourself.
At once the features of the philosopher
relaxed, a smile overspread his countenance,
he dismounted the children, and standing up.
extended to each of us a hand
"Excuse me, young men," said he, 81
haven't eaten my afternoon peanut yet, and
50 am not quite myself. / mistook you for
bad boys, who wanted to annoy me. Now /
know you are good, and take you by the
hand. The words which now give you to
be printed in the 1'ell-1ale are worth five
cents line if printed in long primer, OF
seven cents in BREWER. With this under
standing will proceed
proceed" said we.
3 "But first let me know il you are verbatim
reporters.
: "Otherwise,' said we, 1--WE should not be APP
pointed to this service. Don't be afraid t.
let your mind work in its accustomed chan
!. nels. We will be with you.''
He assumed the attitude of an orator, ant
the sentiments which We here produce cam,
8 rolling off his tongue with an unhesitatinl
gibness that was astonishing.
: "You want some good advice. It ha
. ruined many q man, but may not harm you
+ because you will not follow it.
. "Rise early; be abstemious; be frugal; at
tend to your own business and never trust