Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-04
MR.. HORN AWARDED HIS $50.
Some Amusing Proceedings I'm the Suit
Against Rabbi Bernstein.

AQaS
Israel congregation. George Sieman, one of the
principals in the love affair, was called as q
witness. He said he was forty-eight years of
age.
Tell how you became an actor in this
| affair" said Lawyer O'Neill, sand where you
| first became acquainted with Miss Mali Bern
stein"
''we first met on 7th street." answered Sic
man. ''but Horn had spoken to me before about
| the young lady"
Witness said that after his frequent visits to
the rabbrs house, and the marriage was sup
posed to be of, he called on the rabbi and
asked for q settlement The rabbi told him
that Horn wanted $50 from him for his trouble.
Had you then paid the S5O0?'' asked counsel.
Il had, he answered.
When Lawyer Miller started to cross-examine
Sieman he declined to answer, because, he
said he had told all he knew
George Preston, colored barber in the
pension Office, was the last witness called for
plaintiff. He was called to testify to the con-
versation between the rabbi and Horn in the
latter's shop on F street. He testified that one
day, while in the shop, man whom he recog-
nized as the rabbi came in anc said something
to Horn about getting ''the old soldier to pay
$500 for your trouble" The rabbi, he said,
by that that he was q member Of some secret
organization.
RABBI BERNSTEIN WAS THEN SWORN
in his own behalf He denied that he had ever
made any agreement to pay Horn $50. "A
minister cannot make such a bargain in the
first place." said the rabbi. "Only tailor can
make such bargain" Witness denied that he
had ever made Horn promise Of any kind
Witness said that after the engagement was
broken of Mr.. ONeill called at his house to
effect settlement.
TEL the truth" interrupted Lawyer O'Neill.
II never was at your house."
The rabbi then said the man who called was
Mr. Pierce Bell. Witness, continuing. said
that he was never to give Horn $50 for getting
the $780, Horn said to him that if he did not
get the money that he (Horn) would blackmail
him. Sieman told witness that he was Jew
elry man. worth 5000. Sieman, he said, gave
the money to his daughter. Mali got the
'No. sir. Interrupted Sieman, "You did it
all yourself"
Did you ever do anything to prevent the
marriage?" asked Lawyer O'Neill.
mo, sir" answered the rabbi. 81 was per-
fectly satisfied. The wedding was set for Sep
TENDER 30th, but Sieman backed out"
MY Lord. l am sick" said Sieman, as he
started to leave the Justices court but the jus-
tlce called him back and compelled him to re-
main.
MISS BERNSTEIN ON THE STAND
Miss Mali Bernstein was next called. She
testified that she knew Horn slightly. He had
called at her house and asked her for money
He did not mention any amount He said he
wanted the money for the time which he had
lost running around, and threatened to black
mail her If he did not get it. Witness said the
money was spoken of just eight days before the
wedding was to take place, and an outsider
was mentioned to hold it.
Who got the money!" asked counsel
Il took the money" she answered. 81 still
t's Tvs hpoi T
done with it."
HUaGING AND KISSING.
'Did you ever say that $500 was little enough
for hugging and kissing you2"' asked Mr.
O'Neill.
That's my business, and none of yours, /" she
answered.
Ibid you ever go to Horns shop?'
NO sir; don't go to shops" she answered.
"Have you refused to marry Sieman?"
mo, sir; but am not looking for second
hand man. am engaged at present. but not
to that man." Witness said thai when Horn
left the house he threatened to bIackmail her
and the whole family.
Did you know about the getting out of the
license?''
II certainly did, and it was procured with
my whole heart and consent"
Several members of the congregation were
called as witnesses, but the justice said that
their testimony did not amount to anything.
argument, and the justice gave judgment for
plaintiff for the amount asked, $50 and, costs.
Mr. Miller, for the rabbi, noted an appeal.
Attempted Suicide of a Young Man.
ROBERT cAvANAUGH TAKES DEADLY DOSE OF
cHLoRoFoRM-A PHYSICIAN RELIEVES HIM.
Robert Cavanaugh, young man living at
No. 418 NJ street northwest, attempted suicide
Sunday morning by drinking chloroform. He
is employed at the Portland stables on New York
avenue near It'll street. For several months
past he has been doctoring some of the horses
in addition to his other duties, and has fire.
quently purchased drugs for the animals at a
neighboring pharmacy. Sunday morning
shortly after 10 o'clock he entered the drug
store and asked for 10 cents worth Of chloro-
form. The druggist put the liquid in the
bottle and then the young man asked for a
cigar, which he lighted Then he conversed
know how much of the liquid would make a
good dose for an animal. The druggist hesi-
tated moment and Cavanaugh asked what
would be dose for a man, remarking that
twice the quantity for a man would make a
dose for a horse. After awhile the druggist sus-
pected Cavanaugh and remarked: Il don't
| see why man should ever take his own life.
It's such babyish act"
well" said Cavanaugh, ''some people have
a great deal of trouble"
Inc druggist persisted In urging his view OF
self-murder, thinking that if his suspicious
were well-founded the young man might
change his mind. well, !" said Cavanaugh as
he left the store, fourteen drops would kill a
person." Just then a customer came in the
store, and when the druggist had finished wait
ing on the latest arrival, Cavanaugh was out
Of sight. The druggist felt uneasy about the
young man and went around to the stable to
inquire for him. He was not at the stable
when the druggist asked for him, nor was
there any sick horse there. Satisfied then that
Cavanaugh had bought the chloroform for
himself, the druggist returned to his store.
He thought that Cavanaugh lived at the stable,
and for that reason he made no further effort
| to find the young man, but it was not long be-
fore he learned that Cavanaugh had taken the
chloroform and was i'll.
After making the purchase the would-bc sui
eide went to his parents house and going to
his room, took dose from the bottle. few
minutes later his mother visited his room and
discovered his condition. DIR. MAYORS buggy
| was near the house at the time and the doctor
| arrived Just in time to save the unfortunate
| young mans life. An emetic OF salt and water
| was used, which caused him to vomit the poison
| and under the doctors treatment the patient
got better and will probably recover.
G. A. r. ELEcTIoN.--James A. Garfield
Post, G. A R., last evening elected officers as
| follows: Frank w. Page, commander; T.. A.
Fenton, senior vice commander; II. L. Prince,
| junior vice commander; DR.. A. Adams, surgeon,
Rev. J. H. Bradford, chaplain; J. H. Jochuni,
quartermaster: Thos. Calver. officer of the day,
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