The herald., 1896-07-26
B[ALS AGAIN IN COURT
The Trial of the Divorce
Suit Resumed
THE HUSBAND Tells HIS STORY
He Says That He Was the Much
Abused Party
SAD STORY OF MARITAL WOE
His Wife Swore at Him and Used Vul.
gar and Abscene Language
Albert N. Hamilton Given a Decree of Divorce
on Ills Cross Complaint
His Wife Was Unable to Make Good Her
Ckarges-Other Divorce Suits-Nev
Citizens AGmitted-OeneraI
Court News
SAD STORY OF MARITAL WOE
His Wife Swore at Him and Used Vul.
gar and Abscene Language
Albert N. Hamilton Given a Decree of Divorce
on Ills Cross Complaint

The trial of the Beal divorce suit was
resumed before Judge Van Dyke in de-
partment four of the.superior court yes
terday. The trial commenced week or
two ago, when the plaintiff introduced
her testimony. The suit was brought by
Mrs. Beal on the ground of cruelty. The
couple are quite young and have only
been married a few years. They have one
child, aged II months. Mrs Beal and
her friends made out the rather mild
talking defendant almost a demon, and
alleged all sorts of things against him.
Among other charges made was that he
used violent and profane language to-
ward his wife, denied her the common
necessities of life and conducted himself
in such a manner generally that it was
impossible for her to live with him.
When the case was resumed yesterday
all of the parties in interest were in the
court room. Beal was looking better
than at the first hearing. He was ac-
companied by his father and several
friends. Mrs. Beal, wearing a very be-
coming dress and looking quite happy
and contented, was likewise accompa-
MED by two or three friends
After number of witnesses had tes-
titled to the effect that young Beal was
just the opposite of what his wife and
her friends had made him out; that in
place of being petty household tyrant
who abused his wife and failed to pro-
vide for her, he was quite a modl hus-
band, the defendant took the stand in his
own behalf. 1t is hard to imagine Beal
in the role of a hardhearted ruffian: to
all outward appearances he is about
as mild hammered a specimen of masCu-
Unity as ever appeared in a courtroom.
and detailed the story of his marital
woes in a manner that almost brought
tears to the eyes of the hard hearted
attorneys. He specifically and generally
denied all the allegations in mis- Wife's
complaint and insisted that he was the
injured party throughout. In place Of
abusing his wife he was the sufferer at
| her hands. Not only did she use vulgar
and obscene language toward MIN. but
70 express her contempt when language
failed to convey her feelings, spat upon
him. Not only this, but he was more
than once assaulted by her, all of which
he patiently bore with meekness and
resignation. When he chided her, more
in sorrow than in anger, for her short
Comings, she retaliated with more abuse
health was seriously affected and his
business suffered. He provided literally
for his family but his wife was wasteful
and extravaSant. and did nothing to
keep down the family expenses Mr..
Beal modestly remarked that he now
had but one vice. and that was smoking
1t is true he formerly drank, but since
he had taken the Kelley cure he had
foresworn liquor and as this was before
his marriage his wife had no cause for
complaint. Mr.. Beal admitted that he
was without means. and that he was
living on the charity of his father; fur
thermore, that he had sunk some $4,000
in his business. but he was very anxious
to have the custody of his child, ard said
that he was prepared to file bond for
$4,000 for the support Of the infant if it
was awarded to him.
Mrs. Beal and her friends frequently
smiled during the time that the husband
was on the stand, and at times thei e
were very suggestive shrugs as If TO in
innate that he was not telling the truth.
The defendant, however. bore up brave
ly under the trying ordeal, and, although
at times he became quite nervous under
the fierce cross-eXaminatiOn of Ben
Goodrich. he retained his composure and
left the stand without having been ma
terially shaken.
The hearing was then continued to
Wednesday.