The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-02

embarrassed by some OF the questions. 10
most inquiries she responded in a meek and
almost inaudible voice Lady Scott, petit
toner's mother sought by her presence to
add to her daughters courage in the trying
position in which she was placed. She oc-
cupied the time while her daughter was
giving her testimony by continually sniff
ing at vineaigrette. The countess sister
sat beside her mother.
In appearance, the earl is a great con-
trast to the handsome and stylish young
VIE. He is weak eyed, youngish look
ing man, has hair of red tinge, and is
what is known in slang parlance as
washed out" His appearance is not
improved by the spectacles he wears.
During the recital of the incidents of her
married life, Earl Russell, who was sitting
In court frequently
BURIED HIS FACE IN HIS HANDS
to hide his laughter. His actions showed
he felt no conjunction for his treatment
OF bis wife. He seemed to think the whole
affair was q fine subject for mirth. Many
spectators, whose minds were not con-
fused by the social standing of the earl,
looked upon him with disgust.
Continuing her evidence the countess tes-
titled when she was unwell the earl sum-
moned her to his study, called her "bar
rem BRUTE" and threw her to the floor.
Upon conclusion of the direct examination
witness was cross examined by Sir Charles
Russell. He opened by asking the countess
IL she meant to make any imputation
against her husband or Roberts. Witness
replied, YES" This answer, given with
snap and vim, created q sensation. Wit
ness added she had never made a direct
charge against the earl or Roberts, but adj
United she had written letter to Harry
Mairiellier, who was best man at her we'd
ding, assuring him she brought no charge
against Roberts, adding she was in the
hands of clever men and would bring no
charges against the earl unless fully able
to prove them. Witness admitted
SHE HAD A FORMER ENGAGEMENT TO MARRY
before being betrothed to Russell, and it
was broken off owing to the condition of
her health. Sir Charles asked witness
whether she was not attended by two doc
! tors in 1883 for certain complaint. The
countess replied that the doctors mentioned
had given her medicine from time to time
| Witness stated the earl had shown her q
letter he had written his solicitor about her
extravaganza. She asked him not to send
the letter and to let her take CODY of it,
She held the letter in her hand while max
| ing these requests. In reply the earl
forced her to her knees on the floor and
took the letter from her. She used so much
strength he forced the bangles on her arms
into the flesh until the blood flowed. She
showed her bleeding arms to her sister.
| She further said that at the final interview
she had with her husband she asked him
for e5. He threw her half sovereign,
saying: THAT is all you will get"
After the separation she wrote offering
to return If the earl would offer her ample
apology for his neglect and cruel treat
ment. If the earl had met her half way
the countess said, she would have returned
to him. She made no mention of Roberts
in this letter, but the earl knew she
objected to having Roberts in the house.
She thought 1t very strange the earl always
left her for Roberts.
Sir Charles Russell-Do you not know
your representative stated no imputation
against Roberts was meant, but that the
allegations regarding him were to show
that your husband cultivated Roberts
society by neglecting you!
Witness-I have forgotten.
Sir Charles-Did not you break off at
tempts to arrange trouble between your
self and husband really because of money
affairs9
Witness-I thought his dishonoring me
in the eyes of the world by dishoporing my
checks showed he was not regardful of me.
Besides, | was told if l were to go bach
to him would be treated worse than be
fore.
Sir Charles-Is 1t fact that within a few
months of your marriage you were found
indebted to the extent of ga, 200a
Witness-No,
Sir Charles here read items from a mum
Der of bills from various tradesmeu. The
countess admitted her husband had remon-
strated with her about getting into debt
She never ran in debt after marriage. She
could not remember that her first quarre
arose from her debts. When pressed t
remember the circumstances of their frs
quarrel
THE COUNTESS BURST INTO TEARS.
"Pm sorry Pm unable to remember, bu
Pm not we'll"
In answer to questions regarding hel
health prior to marriage, witness said i
was always good, except she suffered from
s,specihed remale complaint, which wa
given as reason for breaking the earlier
engagement. She denied the complaint il
her case was associated with hysteria; sht
never had been hysterical or given to ex
aggeration. Witness declared she had NJ
remembrance of her mother coming int
/ her room and imploring her to max
friends with her husband. She was no
hysterical on that occasion, nor after leav
ing the room did she leave her self contro
and begin TO tear off her dress; she neve
! got in that state.
3 When Sir Charles began to probe into
THE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE EARL AN
ROBERTS
' interest became intense. Witness, how
5 ever, made her replies in such low ton
} that only those close to her could cate
t them. She said the earl and Roberts ba
Q been friends in college. After the earl ur
/ dressed to go to bed, he told her he was &C
= ing to see Roberts.
o Sir Charles-Then do you make charg
n against Roberts in anV Way.
Q Witness-I cannot make any charge
3 Still, l know my mind on the subject.
Q Sir Charles-Did you intend to make an
9 charged
d Witness-Yes.
: Continuing, the countess said after tn
separation she heard things from member
J. of the family pointing TO improprieties.
r Sir Charles-What mattersa
g Witness replied it was much against he
r wish to mention them but she heard thei
n from Dowager Countess Russell, Lad
Agatha Russell and Hon. Rollo Russell
She also received a letter from Lord Ca
lsle The letter from Carlisle was rea,
q 1t contained no allusion to misconduc
y Witness admitted there was nothing in tt
3 letter TO justify charges of miscondu
!; against the earl. Recurring to the
n ALLEGED CRUELTY OF HER HUSBAND,
the countess said the earl often showed h,
away when she tried to KISS him and he
n struck her when she was trying to nal
e up quarrels with him. She said she WI
certain she never boxed his ears.
RI Court adjourned before the cross exam
II nation was finished.
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