The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-01-06

the merest chance in the world-ii, indeed,
anything is by chance-was the man whom
she had travelled from Chicago to see-the
father OF the boys who accompanied her, and
her own divorced husband.
SCENE AT THE DEPOT.
The man had come from Pittsburgh, and
the woman from Chicago, neither know.
ing the other was on the train until
it neared Wheeling. When the man
alighted from the car he started off briskly;
us II he did not want TO meet the woman.
Rut she pursued, calling George" and
finally overlook him near the end OF the
platform. As he faced about, she caught
him by the coat, and holding him fast, said
excitedly: "Here are are your children!
Won't you look at them?" The man
attempted to shake her of, and threatened
her with his fist, but she clung fast, and
finally, as the screaming OF the children
and the struggle Of the woman were draw
ing a crowd; the man pulled the woman
with him into hack, and allowing the
children to enter, gave orders TO be driven
to Squire Philips office.
When the hack pulled up in front Of the
squire's office on Twelfth street, crowd Of
men and boys fiocked about, having run
all the way from the depot. The man
started to alight first, and thinking he
was attempting 10 desert her, the
woman again clung. to his coat, apd his
two side pockets were torn loose.
At the Squire's, the man made afii-
dayit charging the woman with assault and
battery. The name given the woman in
the affidavit was Florence Richardson, and
the man was George Snyder, Of this city,
engaged with his father in the. iron
business. The children were given
in charge OF members Of the Squire's
family, and hearing commenced. The
testimony showed the above facts, and also
that Mr.. Snyder had called "Police!" at the
depot, while Mrs. Richardson was clinging
to his coat.
WANTED A NEW TRIAL-AND GOT IT.
Mrs. Richardson explained that several
times before she had come to Wheeling to
see the father OF her children, and get him
to make some provision for their support,
and each time he had evaded her. This
time she proposed to detain him until she
had her say. She had no intention OF as
saulting him, and he knew 1t. The Squire
thought the testimony showed an assault,
however, and said he would be compelled
to fine her $40 and costs.
"And l demand that she give bonds to
keep the peace for one year." said Mr..
Snyder.
"And demand new trial." said Mrs.
Richardson, "and I'll have it"
The Squire inquired on what ground
she asked it, and she demanded to be
represented by counsel. She was allowed
TO 60 and see Mr.. Cracrait, who shortly
returned with her. Mr.. Snyder also pro.
cured the services of. II. Good, Esq, and
the case was set for rehearing OH next
Friday, for their appearance at which time
both parties gave bond.
Mrs. Richardson, accompanied BY her
three boys, entered the carriage and drove
to the residence OF her mother, Mrs. .Savory,
in Centre Wheeling. =.
Here "a reporter OF the lSTiLMGENcER
saw her short time after, and to him she
related story which, even making
allowance for the er parte character OF her
testimony, reveals state OF affairs which
is almost incredible.
THE woMAN's STORY.
Twelve years ago Miss Florence sayory
was young and lovely girl, according
to the statement Of those who knew the
family, all OF whom were in every way
respectable, the father being well known
mailer. On the twelfth OF April, 1871, she
was married to Geosge, Snyder, and bore
him three children, all boys. For q long
+;n,a tha,, l;,,ad tann;l, hat ohant n "a
years ago clouds darkened their domestic
sky. At this time they moved to Chicago.
where Snyder secured the position OF
shipping clerk in nail factory. After living
there for some time they again disagreed,
the cause OF the trouble, as Mrs. Richardson
states, being a sister OF Snyder's who
visited Chicago. Mrs. Snyder left fof
Philadelphia, leaving the two larger boys
with their father. He shortly followed,
and left the boys with her at her sisters
house, promising to send her all he earned
for their support He sent only $40, how
ever, and short time after entered suit
for divorce, writing her that he did so to
please his father, but would remarry her at
once. He obtained the custody OF the
children, but neglected them 80 cruelty,
she ayers, that strangers took
pity on, them. When She found
out about their condition she came
and took charge OF them. For a time
Snyder paid SIS month for their support,
but since last June, when he was again
married, he has contributed nothing.
She now proposes, she says, to take the
matter into court, and II the interesting
story she told last night is brought out by
the testimony the case will be one ol
absorbing interest.