The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-16
NO LET-UP FOR RADCLIFFE.
HH CAN'T LEAVE THE TonEBs EVEN
TO GET FRESH LINEN.

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nh OAN'T LEAVE THE ToMBs EVEN
TO GET FRESH LINEN.
"
She Actor Mad Received the JudEe,s Pernis-
bien to GO 60 His Hotel Under Guard Yes-
terdsy Afternoon when . Relentless
Deputy sheriff 1nterposoa uts Veto.
Edward J. Radcliffe. the actor, VIII o is on trial
for beating his wife, had n bitter disappoint-
mont at tho close OF the days proceedings yos-
terday in the Court of General Sessions. He
had informed his counsel that he was in need Of
clean linen, and that 1t was absolutely necessary
for him to go to his hotel for the purpose of re-
plenishing his wardrobe. His counsel, Mirabeau
I. Towns. stepped MP to Judge Newburger and
said that Radcliffe desired to go to tho Ashland
House, where his trunks are. When asked IL q
messenger could not be sont after some clean
Linen for the actor, Mr.. Towns explained that tho
keys had been lost, and added that o little fresh
air would not do tho defendant any harm. He
suggested that two court officers be sent up TO
the hotel with Radcliffe.
Judge Newburger said ho had no objections
providing Assistant District Attorney Lloyd
gave his consent Then q consultation was held
with Mr.. Lloyd, who said that he would not OBJ
3sct to the court officers taking Ratclife to the
hotel.
The prisoner, who was standing near. seemed
greatly pleased. His face frightened and he
nmtlou In . bhtlSueu BOrt OF way. Ino Two COurb
ofacers took or their uniform coats and put ON
civilian dress preparatory to accompanying the
actor. After they had their hats on Radcliffe
picked up his overcoat and the three were start
ing for the door when Deputy Sheriff Kelly en-
tered the courtroom. Kelly 10 the man who
takes the prisoners over the Bridge Of Signs to
and from the Tombs. He is known as "Capt,
Dan. the bridgekeoper." Seeing the two court
ofaoers starting away with Radcliffe. Capt. Dan
IL.
arm, said:
"You belong to me until this trial 70 over"
"But NO have permission from the Judge 30
. 10 take Mr.. Radcliffe up to his hotel to got q
clean shirt" said ono Of the ofacers.
"An shirts lock alike to me" said Capt Dan.
This gentleman 10 q well-known actor" CD
planned one Of the court officers. "and he should
receive some privileges"
"All actors look alike to mof' remarked Kelly.
still holding Ratcliro's arm. "1am an actor
too, to-day, and I have my part to play"
"Lst 70 my arm" said Radcliffe. trying 10
push the Deputy Sheriff aside.
"5ee here" said Kelly, 81 gave . receipt for
you to-day to the Warden of the Tombs, and
what do you suppose will become Of mo II I
don't take you back theroi"
but the Judge has given him permission to
70 uptown" said tho biggest Of the court
officers.
II always respect the courts ORDER said the
deputy sheriff, "and. consequently. It 10 my
duty now to take this man back to the Tombs
and lock him up. Then I will get back the re-
ceips which I gave for him this morning. I must
bring him back, dead or alive. Judge Now
burger has committed him to the Tomba. If tho
Judge issues an order on tho Sheriff to release
him I will execute that order. As matters stand
now 1t 10 necessary for me to put him back
where I got him."
Radcliffe did not seem to understand the situa-
ton, and he turned appealingly to tho court
4 icerp, who had volunteered to escort him to
his hotel.
Seeing that 10 was useless to ooax Deputy
Sheriff Kelly, tho party adjourned to Judge
Eewburger's private room, and there the mat
ter wRs explained to tho Judge. Judge Now
burger said that, as long as Radcliffe had been
committed to the Tombs. no one but tho Sheriff
had authority to take tho prisoner away. Then
tho court officers stepped aside. and Capt. Dan
took Radcliffe by tho arm and escorted him
through the prison pen and over the Bridge of
Signs to tho Tombs. There Kelly got back the
receipt which he bad given for Radcliffe in the
mnSSrning; and, With a'ah = s Ssns Si% air r. he .st ffS% 1m irss:
Ratelffe WAS looked up in a cell.
black fteathers set %jauntiiy on the side Of her
Malloy, 10 q pleasant.looking woman. with big
gan VIII. N Mrs. Ratcnfe on the stand, Lawyer
Towns continuing his oross-exsmination of the
"Where arc you now livinEr' asked Mr..
:"HEis Vest sevensy.hras street." answered
.o.-How long have you lived shero' A-oh'
-Q.-That WAS when you camo back from White
a..p.dn:s NJ: Farley visit tss You you. .t J, White ,1as b bss;
q Sh io5SpsS ais q s5 y4p Fn rssass S9' but W I hS VIII n sSnS
Ratc1l1e to the I pSesnitentiary y A.ENo.
'o@Wel, didn't he use words to that effect
o-You have never let your husband, know
whether your last baby was a boy or q girl. hav'
'So-Whea was IT berni Ain September.
9-Healthy. fuIiIy;fOrmcd ehild Nri A;inY Yes
& 2th is di%im %I' 81 St sae p wessoa Hinh that RGs HShSS
boat his wife shortly before her baby was born
do you ever drink. Mrs. Ratoliffef' asked
Y / tsts a Glss, Of p beer %,t som . la%,..o, a.
.n M; hiioSa IT th sse w Witness on as m folloS : f'o'f'0' OF
Q.I1Mrs: Radcliffe. will you please teii M
s SSs 'ass p shi . d9fn' H.r1t IN ~s ssS sa a.sh.'''h stree
Q;--Have you not been sued lateiy' A-Yes
~tshi4b sRs pffs s t laFnit wssh for which your Au.
,Y:-Eow. aid Mr.: 6stelifo ever pawn any
o.EWhat things ,A..Four diamond rinG
and my diamond earrings.
-Q.-Anddid you get any fthe proceedsi A.
ONAnd you wero hungry and needed none
while your husband was spending everything
Ayes.
have heard that 1t was $l26 o week.
Odd any people ever help you to live
practically feed you3 Ayes. l had to borroN
-o.NW6ere was your husband theni Al
Ollie had a horse. didn't hot A.-Yes. 1
Boston with him..
money for himi Ayes; he once asked me t
20 to a man and borrow $500.
Odd you got A.-No. l did not.
o.-After the reconciliation In the Suprem
Court In the divorce proceedings between 70
and your husband you went to dinner with M
Townsi Ayes; my husband and i wen
together.
men have guarrels with their wives; i hav
quarrels with mine. only I don't go TO court t