New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-20
SHRIEKING IN THE COURTROOM.
A wOoIAN's OUTBREAKS IN A DIVORCE TRIAL
JUSTICE MADAM REFUSES TO
HEAR THE CASE.

Justice McAdam and a jury had before them yes
terday, In Part OF the Supreme Court a suit In
which absolute divorce was sought by Andrew
Marshall a saloonkeeper at No. J0l West One-hun-
dred and eighty frst-st from his wife. Christine
A seat in front OF the Justice was occupied by Mrs
Marshall who is a tall brunette. She accom-
panied by some women friends
The plaintiffs counsel J. Power Donnelon. ad-
dressing the jury. began This woman where
upon Mrs. Marshall rising from her seat. shouted
twice Don't attempt to take away my honor She
screamed frantically. and had 10 be removed from
the room by her counsel and two court officers. Mr.
Donnellon continued his address and Mrs. Marshall
soon afterward returned TO tho courtroom.
Andrew Marshall. the plaintiff. was then examined
He said that he and the defendant married in
June, 1881. and that they had two children.
Frank Noey bartender testified that he was en-
ployed by Marshall In the summer OF 1895. Mr.. Mar
shall then went 10 Boston. On the night that he left
the city, the witness said. Mrs. Marshall and man
named G espie drank whiskey and klmmel until after
II O'clock They still in the woman's room when
the witness closed the bar. Next morning when
opened the bar" said Noey. 'T heard This SEN
tence remained unfinished for Mrs. Marshall again
sprang TO her feet and advancing to the place where
counsel sat- uttered several piercing screams. Her
arms were thrown wildly above her head ana she
yelled: Hes going 10 swear away my honor. Judgel
It's a story, a lying story She was again removed
from the courtroom. She made several attempts 70
come INTO tHe room Dut was ~ '"v
attendants.
at is my idea that these hy'ercai ou,burs;s are
put on, said the Justice. and II 20, shall take
very severe action In the matter. Had known this
TO be the would have seen 70 II that after
her first cutlery II did not occur again
81 am not responsible for her actions" said Mr..
Herman. her counsel. but don't think It was
put on.
II wish to say that will not allow the Court 70
be disturbed In this way and viii IND out all about
this woman. anyway" said Justice McAdam. At
this point Mrs Marshall pounding the door
OF the courtroom and loudly exc.aim!ng He wants
TO away my honor!
Don't let that woman In hcrs. I'll hear no more
the court disturbed in this will send the
TO a referee
Mr. Donnellon said that It was necessary that tho
testimony should be given before jury. and Mr..
Herman appealed 10 the Court 10 give another chance
10 Mrs Marshall. Mr. Donne.lon asked that NOcys
testimony be taken. as no had been hard witness -
bring TO court Tho Justice then said that ne would
take Noeys testimony so that could go before the
referee. Although again asked by counsel on both
try the case, Justice McAdsm refused TO do
So 81 will appoint any referee you agree on" hn
said TO the lawyers. Il will appoint ea-Judge S,eck-
Ter"
Mr. Herman-win Your Honor hear the your
II cannot do that" said the Justice. TN view OF
the judgment OF the Appellate Division. ] have no
power TO make a decree In such case. Whatever
constitutional power | had. the Appellate Division,
by It's rules has taken away from me- ! can only
Appellate Division has done rightly or wrongly but
II has been done"
The Jury was then discharged.
81 will now" said the Justice. hear this witnesses
testimony but the case Is now In the hands OF the
referee"
Noey's testimony was then resumed. It was dam
aging TO Mrs. Marshall On Its completion Justice
McAdam adjourned the court