The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-05
~ FAVOR or EARL RUSSELL.
The Countess Loses Her suit for Separation
From Her Husband.


LONDON. Dec The Jury. returned a YER
diet in favor OF Earl Russell this afternoon in
the suit Of Countess Russell The announce
ment was greeted with loud cheers by the
friends of the Earl.
There was a big lam of people this morn
ing in the divorce division of the high court
Of Justice all most anxious for a treat Of sem
satiOns upon this the fourth day OF the trial
OF the suit for judicial separation brought by
the Countess Russell against her husband.
Earl Russell. The lucky crowds gathered IN
side the court we're supplemented by still
denser throngs of people about the strand
and other approaches 10 the new law courts.
who had failed in their efforts TO obtain adj
mttance into the presence OF Justice Butt
The Countess was present IN court looking
as III she had passed q teYerlsh and sleepless
night. She was dressed IN coarse blue
serge yachting costume. The reefer Jacket of
this toilet being open showed beneath 1t soft
cream-cOl0red bodice. Nearlness was 10 be
seen ia every look and action of the Countess,
and the general opinion expressed was tnat
she realized the fact that the battle was going
decidedly against her.
THE EARL CALM AND COOL.
The Earl. on the contrary. looked cool, calm
and utterly unruiiled by the position he was
placed in or by the fact that several thousand
pair of eyes were mercllossly directed upon
him.
Lady Scott. the mother of the Countess,
was absent from court to-day. but her place
by the side OF the petitioner was taken by Miss
Vale the motherly- looking Old nurse OF the
Countess. who burst into tears while giving
her testimony during the second day OF this
interesting trial.
Miss, Vale throughout this morning watched
over the Countess like an amieble old hen
watching over sick chick. She was con-
tinually murmnring kind words in her ear
and was most assduous IN her attentions.
She was once heard 10 half whisper AS the
Countess said something % her with heavy
sigh: "Oh, my darling, this Will break my
heart
Now and then, however. the Countess man
eyed to conjure up smile. but 1t soon died
away and gave place to look OF despair
TIKI EARL AGAIN OF THE STAND.
The first witness called this morning was
the young Earl himself. whose testimony yes
terday practically a series Of fiat cOntradlc-
tiOns or explanations of ali the allegations
brought against him by the Countess won
him so much sympathy that Justice Butt was
twice compelled TO threaten to have the court
cleared if the applause was renewed. This
reyulslOn OF feeling IN favor or the Earl was
manifested as lie entered the witness box to-
day by a slight wave OF applause. promptly
suppressed by the presiding justice, which
swept through the courtroom as soon as the
respondent Was recognized.
The Earl to-day gave ms testimony in the
Same methodical manner as yesterday. lie
said. in reply 10 questions put 10 him, that he
wac ignorant of the meaning Of certain en-
tries made in a diary which was produced in
court When asked 10 explain the meaning
Of M suspicious he said that he was en-
trely ignorant as 10 whom M was susDi-
cious Of.
The foreman Of the jury at this stage Of the
proceedings arose and informed Justice Butt
h.. b.I a1f 20
him as foreman and would. he supposed, as
usual in such cases. cast serious and unjust
reflections Opon one OF the parties 10 the
present suit
IN reply the presiding justice promptly
ordered that the letter referred 20 be de-
stroyed 10y the court officers without being
read.
ISsTNUATIoNs NOT ADMISSIBLE.
While this was being done sdiscussion arose
az 10 the manner IN which Professor Roberts.
of Bath College. appeared in the case.
Justice Butt. replying TO u question adj
dressed to the court by counsel held that cer-
tain documents ought not 10 have appeared
in the case unless u distinct charge was to b
made against the party they referred TO. II
was. wrong said Justice Butt, 70 allow mere IN
situations to be introduced into the testi- |
mony.
The Earl who hal been an attentive listener
TO these legal tits, was then allowed TO re- |
sume his replies TO counsels questions. and
after giving some further testimony the sub
stance OF which was 10 corroborate the state
mont that his intimacy with Miss Williams.
his housemaid. was not known at Tedding-
ton. where the Earl resides, until il was dis |
closed in court yesterday, the Earl lett the
stand
several doctors and servants testified TO
the Countess health and habits after which
Sir Charles Russell addressed the jury and
was followed by Sir Edward Clarke. The |