The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-16

Vfsed. Tht estated that the
couple would arr@g at Antwerp on the
Westernland about December 20, aud
that they would be accompanied by two
boys, aged fourteen and eight years. and
a girl ten years old, who were the children
of the woman. It also said that the man
and woman were wanted in this country
for he larceny of 500 and number of
deeds aud mort cages.
In sending this message. Mr.. P6ngsten
acted for Paul Lange, of Webster avenue
and Griffith street, prosperous and we'll
known liquor dealer. There are but few
men in old Hudson City better
known than Lange or more respected.
His wife, Tillie. is handsome and bux-
um women of thirIy-three, whose dark
brown hair and eyes and dimpled red
cheeks have long been the envy of her
female acqua1ntances and the object of
unGisguised admiration of the men of
her acquaintance. She and Lange were
married not quite sixteen years ago. and
until year ago their home was hap py
one. and both were devoted to their three
children.
ENTER THE SERPENT.
About year ago Robert Grund. good
looking wood carver, forty one years old,
began to frequent the liquor store of Mr..
Lange very much. He had known Lange
and his wife for long time. and his
visits were more in the character of Il
friend of the family than of a customer.
Gruud was very often in the company of
Mrs. Lange, and it was observed by the
customers that she appeared to enjoy his
society very much. Lange noticed this
also, and on one occasion he became so
Jealous that he threatened to drive Grund
away from his house.
If he goes, go too," retorted the
handsome aud angry wife.
A few explanations by the wife Modified
Lauge, who was devoted to her, aud for
few weeks the home of the couple was
again pleasant one, and Grund was
much less frequent caller at the store
snd he never went i'll the house.
SEEKING SEPARATION.
In June last Mrs, Lange called on Free
holder Pfngsten for legal advice She
said she wanted to obtain a divorce or
separation from her husband, who, she
said, treated her cruelty He did not beat
her or subject her to any violence, out
he constantly harassed her. was sus-
picious, and frequently used harsh Ian
gauge to her. Mr.. Pfugsten advised her
10 return To her husband and not 10
think Of breaking up her home and fam
lily. She went back to her nome; but
few days later she deserted it and went
10 the home OF her sister,
Mrs. Walter Kliesrath, on Caui-
Dridae avenue While living there,
she again called upon Mr.. Pfingsten and
insisted on obtaining a legal separation
from her huband. He again advised her
not to and finally declined to be mixed
up in the case at all. Mr.. Pfingsten re-
feired Mrs. Lange to Counsellor Max
Salinger. Mr.. Sainger gave the woman
The same advice that Mr.. Phngsuen had
given, and finally persuaded her that
she had no grounds for divorce and to
reIurn TO her husband.
A reconciliation was brought about
after Mrs. Lange had lived with her sis
ter about four weeks. and again the home
appeared to be happy one. The visits
OF Grund, however, became more fire.
quent, but the husband noticed nothing
to warrant him in suspecLing his wife
Soon after the reconciliation, Mrs. Lange
endeaYored to persuade her husband
to sell one of his houses for So, 500, he TO
accept $1,000 cash and mortgage for
$1,000 for it. She wanted him to deposit
the 81, 800 in the bauk in her name. For
some reason Lange became suspicious,
and the more urgent his wife became to
have him sell the property and give her
the money. the more determined he was
not to do IL. There was no reason
why the property should be sold. During
the subsequent time up TO December
Mrs Lange was more than ordinarily affec-
tionate to her husband, but at the same
time she had many pleasant smiles for
Grund when Lange was not nearby to
observe them. Her conduct was so eau
tlous, however. that no one ever suspect
ed the woman was upfaithful to her hus.
band.
OFF FOR EUROPE.
On December 6, Mrs. Lange attIred her
children in their best clothing while
Lange was for short time absent from
home. She also packed trunk and had
xub cho
her three children. There they were
Joined by Grund, it is said, aud when the
steamer Westerniand sailed for Europe,
Inc party were passengerr.
When LaDge returned to his home the
Cay his wife deserted him he readily
found evidences that she had deserted
hlm. He looked for tin box which con-
tanned $500 cash, and some deeds and
mortgages. and could not find it.
He then realized that he had been robbed.
as we'll as deserted. He went to New
ork anG secured the services of detec-
tiyes, who traced Mrs. Lange, Grund aud
the three children to the Westernland,
which mad then sailed.
Mr.. Lange tnen consulted his friend,
ffeeholder PHngsten. and the result of
the conference was the cabIegram to the
Antwerp police 10 arrest the party. Lange
says he never wants to see his wife again.
but he Is deter mined to recover his
children auds property. il possible.
de says he believes chat all of the actions
OF Airs. Lange were suggested by Grund,
hud 1t was TO obtain money to elope with
that Grund had pursuaded her to try and
induce Lange to sell some of his property
and put 81 500 to her credit In the bank.
Owing TO the Langes being SO we'll
known in the Hill section of the city, the
alleged elopement has created much
gossip.