New-York tribune., 1895-12-28

MORE EFFICACY IN A LUNCHEON THAN
IN A COURT.



MARRIED LIFE ANOTHER TRIAL.
Judge Giegerich, in the Special Term of the Court
Of Common Pleas yesterday heard an application
for alinony made by counsel for Mrs. Alice De Lacy
Ratcliffc in her suit against her husband b. D.
Ratclffe, an actor for separation on the ground OF
cruelty. The plaintiff is the youngest daughter OF
Peter De Lacy The notorious poolroom man. who
has made himself conspicuous by his hght against
the race,racks and the husband plays the part OF
the good husband in 1.-The Sporting Duchess at the
Academy of Music. The couple elopcd year and
a half ago and married in HoboAen Mrs Rat
cliffe has latey been living with her father at No.
10 West Soventy-irst-st Mrs Ratcliffe appeared in
court yesterday accompanied by her father hat-
cliffe also present
A. H. Humme. counsel for the plaintiff. said that
he did no; TO discuss the case but would re.y
on the papers he should submit Mirabeau L.
Towns counsel for Ratcliffe, said that the papers
IN the case were not served his client until last
Friday and that the historical and sentimental In
PRODUCTION in the papers showed clearly the skill of
his friend Mr.. Hummel lie said that the papers
recited how Ratcliffe took Miss De Lacy from a
pa.atial and sumptuous home and fond and indu-
gent father and married her candestinely and that
thereafter she was obliged to live 'n an economical
and stinting manner" The economical and stinting
habits Of the leading of New-York's theatres
are, OF course. We'll known.
Mr. Towns declared that De Lacy had poisoned
the mind OF his daughter against her husband. ana
isatclfe
sibe for what she did. This man De Lacy, he
said lis at the back OF this suit. He is fond OF
lawsuits fact revels in litigation and prosecutes
every one who crosses his path, showing no mercy
10 any one. Mrs. Katclihe charges that my client
pawned her jewelry and rings. This is true. he
had to 90 so when the theatrical season closed last
summer and he temporarily embarrassed ana
he would not allow his Wife 80 20 hc- father Tor
aid My client is a man Of good character ana earns
sl& a week and any other man than De Lacy wouid
be proud OF such a son-in-law.
Here De Lacy got up and left the courtroom ana
remained in the hal. Continuing. Mr. Towns said:
.Niy client is above word Of scandal; he is an
honor to any profession He bought all ms "iie
clothing and we have the bills here TO prove H.
lie supported her in good style MIS-. ha'c'iiie
charges that two weeks after the birth or her son
nv client discharged the trained nurse ana then
heat her black and blue, threw hot Scotch whiskey
,r her face and smashed her in the nose. All TINS
my client denies The fact is she consented 10 'e
dismissal OF the nurse and insisted on gong uo"n
10 the dining room. but as she was too weak u "o
So my client carried her down stairs. and wheh s"e
attempted so up stairs she fell down anu i"J"'e'
herself" !,
Mr. Towns submitted an affidavit OF one ro''ei' IA
which he said that he was at the mouse VINE" al
episode OF the breaking Of TWO cut glass gople's oe
Cured The wife said that she had placed 'he'n III
hot water and Ra.cliffe said Don't you kho" tid'
YOU must not put fine glass in hot water ana ''i''
was all that said. Mr. Towns aVerfea 'i@' "e
,boucbt the defence had shown that there were 10
nets of cruelty '"This man. said he, truly ioVeN
This woman loves her yet; he gave her honoFaoe
marriage put her IN a handsome home. although ne
ran into debt 10 procure it, and al ths stage '"e
father steps in aud influences mis- daughter 10 eaNe
her lord and master. Mr. Ratcine has dohe ever!
,hjng he could for the protection ana comfort OF
his wife He would do anything. even to Joining
Warnings sireet-clednng gang TO SUPPORT ne' eaid :
Mr Towns that II Ratclifc could nave Hitegsu
minutes with his wife. there would be chahse !"
the complexion Of thingS ., ..,vo will
Mr. Hummel jumped TO his iect al lls "c WIZ
grant H." he shouted. al once. .
Mr. Ratcl.ne moved over 10 where his vie was
sitting with her father'and Mr. HummeL She ,3 r9se
~ viii adjourn court until O'clock. SAID judge
Gleeerich. TO allow these young people 10 coi''e W
gether - -. ,o.ouos ara the latter
wbispered to him. MY client viii take his VIE 10
Gncheon'' announced the lawyer. Mrs katcile
looked as II would demur. but RatchlIe iIiheu
his arm In hers and they walked out toward ne COT
rider. Il hops you will return reconcied said
Judge Giegerlch. Recess was then taken
After all the parties 10 the SUIT retuTned TO
Honor Mrs RaicliNe and her husband have been
together nearly two hours. and Mrs. RatclHe SAYS
tha. is willing forgive her husband nat that
n he assaults her again she VIII take the IA"
into her own hands. -
Mr. Iiumme said that he wished to cal Mrs. Rat
cfe 10 the witness stand and ask her a lcW ques-
action was brought. He declare. that surs had
been cast on Mr.. De Lacy uniusty. and that Mr..
De Lacy had lived here for forty wears and had
good and honorable record. After considerable arsu.
ment Mr. Towns withdrew the charges ~ had made
against Mr. De Lacy. Finally. Mr.. Hummel turned
TO Mr. Raelife snl sad, You ar are at liberty to
over to her husband and took his hand She burst
into tears. and then thev went into Judge Gleger-
ichs private room. where they remained for some
time Peter De Lacy went out Of the building with
Mr. Hummel