St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-11
DIVORCE DEALERS.
The Nefari0uy Business OF some
New York Lawyers.

A RE you seeking QlVOTCof Seuu lOT SCaiCu
IA circular giving full information. Adj
dress Wrongs 81 World office.
The reporter lost no time in communica-
ting with the advertiser as directed, inform
ing the party that divorce proceed
ings were anXiously sought after. In
response to this communication, after de-
lay of several days, the reporter was the re-
cipient by mail of the ''Seaed circular
mentioned, in which the following ques-
tiOnS were offered:
1. Where were YOU married?
3. Of what state are you resident?
8. What cause have you for divorce?
4. In what state did this cause arise?
5. Have you condoned or pardOned it
since 1t came to your knowledge?
Address,
''Law Bureau, New York"
p. o. Box, New York City. n. Y.
N. B.-All communications are treated
as strictly confidential, and the manager in
dulges the hope that this confidence will be
mutual, and that if for any reason this cir
cular is not favorably looked upon, it will
be promptly returned.
To further learn the business methods
of the Law Bureau of New York" the
writer then. as specified in the Sealed
Circular" sent letter requesting
an interview without charge"
In reply to this another COM
munication was received in writing, inclos-
ing the business card of an attorney and
counselor at law" and reqesting an APP
pontment for the next day by postal card.
The postal card was sent the following
morning arranging for call the same day.
The address of the bureau on Broadway
was a building opposite the city hall. A
young man dressed in black. as if he were
| in deep mourning, was seen in the Office
and stated he was the party asked for.
The visitor gave his name and an
nOunced that he had come as APP
| pointed. At once remarked the lawyer:
80 you want to secure Il divorce, do
you? Well, you have read my circular and
! you understand we secure for you decree
! in as quick and busineSS-lke way as posi-
| ble | feel confident that if you let us take
| your case you will in every way be satisfied
and find that everything is just as we rep
resent. We do not care to serve notice Of
action by advertising. We prefer to have
| all the summons or papers served person
ally, no matter if it has to be done out of
the state. By the way, do you re-
side out of the city?" The visitor re-
| piled that he did not, but occupied rooms
up town.
''Oh. that is different" resumed the di-
vorce procurer. But just now give me all
| idea of your case"
The reporter set forth that his wife was
| a woman with violent temper, and her
actions were of such nature as to fully
satisfy him that she was not as faithful to
| her marriage vows as she might be.
| docs she go out often or receive the
company Of othe, menu" asked the 'attor-
! rba Iai, oaJt hot no
! not sure, but merely had suspicious. Be
cause, if you knew of this, why it would
| be an easy matter to get your case through.
! have here letter now that 1 received
| through one of my circulars. 1t was from
| a man on Long Island. He came here last
week and sat down in that chair and told
ME his story, just as you have. L took his
| case and got one of our detectives
| to watch the wife one night. The
| detective followed her to this city in
company with a man who took her to
crooked house. Now that man will have
| no trouble in getting his divorce right away
as soon as | car draw up the papers,"
You furnish detectives. do your" asked
the reporter. "Oh, yes; that's also branch
of our business that we have to depend
upon. Here's the bureau we get our men
| from. and it's the only Incorporated detec
| tive bureau in this city," explained the
! man, handing over an elaborate cir
cuIar of a detective bureau, whose
Office was given as on Foul
| teenth street. Rather cautiously taking
| back this circular the speaker continued:
We pay these detectives at the rate of So
day, including all expenses. and as their
services are seldom required more than
week. that's not more than S12 altogether
r. I,nakat nVQ foo ~
How much do you accomplish the di
vorce for?" ''Oh, we'll. in your case, Mr..
-" answered the attorney" after con
siderable hesitation and meditation,
Il would charge just SIS. We
generally bring our cases TO the
superior or the supreme courts, and o
draw up the papers and make the appl.ca
ton really foot up $50, so that l really
make S25 for myself. You see this bust
ness is wonderful in this city. You can
have no idea of the number of people who
| are anxious to get divorced"
Nevertheless. the ''sealed circu ar" as
given above. distinctly states no case will
be taken for less than $780," although only
SIS was asked the reporter.
Your circular quite catches the idea.
remarked the visitor. noticing he divorce
procurer was becoming more ca tlous in his
interview. ''Oh yes, that lit lie circular
brings me answers every time" was the re-
ply.
Then you must do big divorce bust
ness?" ''Well I'll tell you Just how got
into this business. While l was doing
regular practice came across SO many
cases in this line l thought, as
pied, | might as well devote it en-
tirey to this line. Then l sat down and
wrote off that circular and started this
place. but do you think that now, Mr.. -,
YOU would like to give me your case?
There does not appear evidence enough
against your wife to bring suit on the reg
ular grounds, and am afraid it would take
more time to develop your case. We never
make evidence like some concerns, you
know"
WELL" remarked the reporter, ''you
must understand that when man wants to
get rid of woman he will go to any ev-
treme. and your detectives on tn, outside
m ght put that thing to a test"
well" smilingly volunteered the attor
ney. I'VE could easily leave that to the
judgment of the detectives"
But how could this divorce be secured
quietly and without pu0licity?"
That we arrange easily enough in all
| our cases. You see the way we do it is this:
file my papers. and If the woman makes
no fight, which she will not most likely do,
why. l make application for referee.
Then the court allows our case to be heard
either at the referees office. or l can have
the referee come here and take the evidence.
SO right here in that little room all the
business is carried out"
but what about the witnesses?" "Oh,
all that's here is just myself. the referee