The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-27
SHE HAS NO LEGACY
Miss Sadie MartinOt DefeS the Sheriff
to Levy on Her Yelled Jewels.
THOSE SPARKLING BANDS
The Hidden Diamond Clasps Sworn
to Be Absolutely Essential in
Her Business-WiIl Deflantly
Hold the Carriers.

New York. May 26.-Miss Sadie
Martinot. who is being pursued by
relentless Boston dressmaker,
boldly wore a pair Of diamond
garter clasps in supplementary proceed
ings yesterday. and gallantly defied
any high sheriff to levy on these jew
els, solemnly swearing that they were
absolutely essential in her business.
Ihis is the first occasion on record in
which Miss Martinot has evaded any
attachment. 1t is also the first in
stance on record in which diamond gar
ter clasps have ever been claimed as
tools of trade. The actress and her
lawyer hint at a will settlement involv-
ing legacy, which will make 1t pos
sible for her to pay her debts in full
Miss Martinot (Mrs. Max FigInam is
now playing in The Passport" at the
Bijou. The judgment creditor Is Mine.
Arronel OF the Hub. The hearing took
place in the room of the clerk of the
superior court. T. a. Carman played
grand inquisitor. and Abe Hummel
looked out for the fair debtors inter
ests. His client was clothed in tailor
made brown cloth, and wore a stun
ming hat of golden straw. Mr. Figman
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After Miss Martinot had explained
that she had no salary; that she was To
have 80 per cent of the profits: that
there had been no profits: that her
bills were paid by Manager w. ID. Tur-
ner and that the manager owned all
the scenic effects and gowns used in
the play, Mr.. Carman asked:
Who owns the Jewels you wear In
that drama?"
My mother"
What are they WORTH"
Between $4,000 and $4,000"
DO you own any jewels?"
Miss Martinot blushed, smiled, looked
at her husband: he smiled in return.
and then Sadie and Max both laughed.
DO you own any jewels?" repeated
the lawyer
Miss Martinot whispered to her law
yer, Abe Hummel, and he said, "Why,
certainly"
Miss Martinot replied to the question:
own my diamond garter buckles"
Where are they now?"
Miss Martinot hesitated again. Max
Ffgman put his hand over his face and
walked TO the window and looked out
Miss Martinot looked at Abe Hum
mel whose face was slightly flushed.
The little lawyer nodded. and Miss
Martinot said
What are they WORTH"
About S5 or $780," replied the ac-
tress
Are they necessary in your busi-
ness?"
Absolutely essential" replied Miss
Martinot, with a laugh.
What are your gowns worth out
side of those you wear on the stage?"
Il don't know. They cost about
$4,000, but are not worth more than
$4,000. l suppose"
They are secondhand dresses,
then?' asked Lawyer CarIsen.
oh, no, no, no. exclaimed the
actress, Don't put that down"
IF he does" said Lawyer Hummel.
I'VE will soon see a sign on Seventh
avenue reading and Mrs. Figman waits
on the ladies'"
let me in on that" exclaimed the
genial Max.
In ansewer to further questions the
actress said she lived at the Hoffman
house and was limited by her mana
ger to the strict necessities OF life She
and her husband had agreed to pay
the authors of The Passport" $40 roy
atty per performance. They were
81, 500 in debt on this score. She owned
no bonds, stocks or real or persanal |
property.
Except the diamond garter buckles"
said the lawyer. II fear they are all |
we can take" |
Miss Martinot said: Il fear you can't |
get them"
you had a big sale Of your house |
hold effects and jewelry not long ago.
did you not?" asked Lawyer Carman.
Yes. but the effects and the jewelry |
weren't mine. They belonged TO my |
mother"
but they were all sold by Auction
eer Kreiscr in your name?"
sarThaf only 10 ha al
tie prestige" replied Miss Martinot,
with a smile
did you give your mother any OF /
the jewels which were sold?"
"Oh, yes, quite number OF pins and
rings"
your mother gifts 10 you?"
Yes"
Tell US some OF the things that were
of at the auction sale"
Among the Jewels were two enor-
nous diamond solitaire earrings" said |
Miss Martinot which were too large
for any lady to wear. These earrings
were presented to me by Baron Flei-
and only sold for $4,000. A
diamond studded brooch sold for
5. 800
The actress explained that she gave
Jewels TO her mother in return for a
b 900 loan from that lady. At the sale
sold TO Governor Morton. and is now |
his property Miss Martinot stated that
this was the first time she had ever
been examined in supplementary pro-
She admitted that there Were
other judgments out against her
Miss Martinot never made a prettiei
picture than she did last night when
she received a Recorder artist and re-
porter in her dressing room. The cur
ain had rung up on the first act OF
The Passport at the Bijou. and the |
star Of the performance was drawing |
IN her long kid gloves as she waited
ler cue. Manager Turner had mad. |
known the reporters errand 10 Max
HiEmau. ana he escorted the reporter
ut1 his wife's presence.
Miss Nartiuot viii you permit the |
artist % make "a sketch Of your now |
celebrated garter recklessly asked |
he reporter.
The question had evidently been pre-
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