New-York tribune., 1884-01-24
MR.. DE MELrS TESTIMONY.
ORIGIN OF HIS SUSPICION OF HIS WIFE.
Mr.. pARsoSs's cnoss-ExANISArroy-rHE SLIPPER

| Mr.. PARsoYss CRoss-ExAMINATIoS-THE slIPPEH
AS AN INSTRUMENT OF PUNISHMENT.
The cross examination of Henry A. De Nell,
n the suit of his wife, Florence ~ de Nell for limited
divorce went on yesterday before Justice Rumsey IN the
Supreme Court The attendance was "a large as the
| ynx-eyed doorkeeper would allow. Because OF the
wretched ventilation Of the rnom he had been instructed
limit the number Of auditors Mr.. De Me in answer
the questions Of John T. Parsons stated that his at
tention was first called possible improper conduct on
part OF his wife by Mrs. Won Geyso; he then thought
that II must have begun while the De Melis were In
place near Dresden. Mr.. DE Mefs detective then con-
frmed his suspicious "The detective" said Mr.. DE
Nell Thought that the act had been committed In or
apartments during my absence Prior TO November,
1892, Mrs Won GeysO had thought that the two had
travelled Off together; had gone over to Frnnkforton-
Main.
Mr. Parsons-when did your interviews with Mrs. Won
Mr. De Nell used to call frequently until signed the
around any more. Ny detective thought that Mrs
had no positive proof could state that they had
met in the Richntzstrnsse. nor In other places men
think about the Linden platz YETI sometimes think il
true, and sometimes think 1t may not have been II
ing othefsi Imade no charges until convinced.
Mr. Parsons-Are you aware you are under binding
MT De Meli-Yes.
Mr. Parsons-Are there not two forms OF oath in Ger
many one OF which does not involve perjury
Mr. De Me-0h, dear me- yes. You can swear to what
like, III do not do II before Judge.
Mr. Parsons-Can you explain this charge That, as
the plantiG Gs Informed and believes az various times 10
mttcd adultery With Baron Won Geysoi"
Mr. De MeliI,Yes Mr. Won Gseyso Iressed her belief:
Mrs. Won Geyso thought once that the two had gone
to New York; did not credit it, however believe the
%ec o'5 the eens We the Gocto my AfS lawyer H aud
Won Funke. There may have come 9 time
was talking about GEG'G sGc6 Charges pa asSt Y
wife by myself Many false reports were spread abroad
Mr. ParsonsDid you not tell your wife that If she left
yCg she he should li not .G return ,,-.o ,-oo,oa
ings had not settled in my mind that she should not
return. The doors were open for her.
Mr. Parsons-Was there never continuous aversion TO
your marriage on the part Of Your motherl
mage; she thought that the Drapers ought TO give some
Mr. ParsonsNDi your wife not frequently urge you to
engage in some business and be independent OF your
Mr. De Me-If she says so now, it is the first ever
heard Of 1t.
After recess Mr Parsons inquired into the relations of
Of Mr. De Mes father and mother to his wife. He then
took up the question of the laison de sa,iiE.
Mr.. De Meli-This is place where people are taken
who suffer from melancholy and nervous prostration.
Mr' Won Weber the wife Of lifelong friend OF mine was
IN OF them. Mrs. Won Weber suffering from men
tai trouble which showed itself after the birth OF her
child. She was IN mais9n de sdgH in Berlin Her "
suffered from such headaches.
Mt ParsonsIWhen was when your wife asked you to
Mr. De Mcll-I cannot tell without referring TO my
Mr.. Parsons-when this interview took place, was it
after had reported to her your conversation with MI
Won Weber relative 10 his wte's being IN mdfson De
Mr. De Meli-Certainly, thought IT perfectly proper
and that che was entirely able to endure It, -,
Mr.. ParsOns-Have you learned OF any efforts on the
part Of yonr wife to settle this whole trouble quietly
MI Parsons-And the result was two lavsuitsi
Mr. De Meli-Yes, believe So
you did begin your German proceedings two days
after hearing Of your wies desire to settle the matter
Mr. De Meli-I cannot say.
Mr. Parsons-You never opposed having the case 60 10
Mr. De Mel-No thought it should go to jury until
was advised differently bv my counsel
Mr. Parsons-Why di you not endeavOr to have quiet,
friendly, conjugal conference before you made your
Mr. De Mell-Because If woman does not wish TO live
with me, think l. best TO let hergo ,,,-
Mr.. Parsons-When did you begin the slipper discipline
Mr. De Meii-oh, that has been going on all the time.
Mr. De Me.-Of my foot.
MI ParsonsDo you consider that proper instru ment
AIr DE Mei37Yes; don't know Of anything thatmakes
MIR Parsons-Dd not the boy gradually grow deceptive
under your treatment Of hint
Mr.. DE Nell decline to answer that. don't the
need OF tearing the boy TO pieces TO save the mother The
boy up 10 October ISL was gradually growing better In
his habits.
MI De Nell stated that the girl had told
him that she had seen the Baron Won Geyso place his
arm around Mrs. De Nell. Regarding his drinking
habits, the witness said he drank daily, the
amount depending circumstances and the country he
was IN Up the time Of his wiies fight the two had
lived rs happily together most married people If not
more So Mrs. De Nell was sull1y at times" he said
She would show this by refusing TO hear the Bible read
at night and she would not kiss me"
On redirect examln alton Mt De Nell testified;
Reports regarding Mrs. De Mei's for leaving
current IN Dresden before the charges Of adul
terry were known. Our apartments twice set Oh
fire because my wife would not follow my advice and
place the candles where they would not cndanger tho
draDcTY, rushed
IN 10 Cxtinglish the flames.
Mr. Nc Clure-Did you ever oppose any reference in
this case
Mr De MeliNo, nor any other proceeding left that
In the hands OF my counsel
orVlfI r,I m n