The San Francisco call., 1898-11-14
ROBBED OF
 HIS WIFE AND
 BADLY BEATEN Marital Troubles of a StOnecutter. WILLIAM M'DERMOTT'S WOES HE ATTEMPTED TO CHASTISE A GAY MUSICIAN. Gets the Worst of the Encounter and Is Locked Up on
 the Charge of
 Battery.
HE ATTEMPTED TO CHASTISE A
 GAY MUSICIAN.

The inmates of the Grand Southern Ho- l tel at Seventh and Mission streets were 1 treated to lively f1stic encounter last 1 evening. Determined to wreak Ven- geance on the man who had alienated the affections of his wife, William McDer- mott, stonecutter, proceeded to annlni- late Rudolph Patek, the usurper of his | happiness, and was himself severely beaten.
 | Patek is a well known musician. Some time ago he separated from his wife, who has quite a reputation as a public singer. McDermott, 1t is claimed, learned that the gay musician was rather too friendly with his better half, and he started an in vestigation. According to his story, he learned that they were living together as man and wife in the Grand Southern Ho- tel and he determined to watch them. Renting room adjoining the apartments occupied by Patek and Mrs. McDermott, he awaited developments.
 Soon after o'clock last evening he be- came convinced that his suspicious were correct, and he resolved to chastise the man who had won the affections of his wife. Just as was about to rap for admittance the latter appeared and asked him what he wanted.
 You have robbed me of my wife, ex- citedly declared McDermott, and l de- mand satisfaction"
 Before Pat6k cOOlQ reply IIle luJ LII cu husband aimed a blow at his face, but failed to land. Patek, who was trempllng with fear, was armed with a cane, and as McDermott rolled up his sleeves pre- brought the stick down on his head The blow dazed McDermott, and as he stag gered against the wall Patek again struck him with the cane, inflicting an ugly wound over the right eye.
 With an oath McDermott turned on his assailant and vainly endeavored to dis mn n K. becoming alarmed for his own safety, dropped the walking stick and ran from the house. Although coatleSS and hatleSS, McDer- mott pursued him, calling upon him to stop under penalty of being riddled wltA bullets, but the musician continued run
 After crossing Market street he ran up McAllister, pursued by McDermott. As AS the two men dashed along the latter street Policemen Buckley and Green Jolned III the chase. and after snort run succgteu- tter, ed in overtaking them. They were tnen marched to the City Prison and charged with battery. ,.
 short time after they were booked Mrs. Patek appeared and roundly scored her husband for his conduct; ,r..
 Tossing $20 gold piece on the desk Mrs. Patek announced that the amount was for the release of McDermott , zoo,ooa
 ''If that is not sufficient" she declared es1 in tones that could not De nhsldheA' have plenty more. ,
 "This man." pointing to her, husband; "has ruined MT McDeEmott Tn non hoaei b,y1 a,i"
 Patek had $20 in his possession and he gladly put it up as bail money Both men 1ta Were then released, Patek showing a dis nosition to remain in the prison until his wife was some distance away.
 To a reporter Mrs. Patek said she mar ried her husband about eleven years ago in Austria After coming to this city she secured an engagement at the ,Ifvo1 ana ana with the money she earned she and her husband made a trip to Europe.
 .:soIne time ago. she said, i've took Mrs. McDermott into our house just through charity She was sick and pen-- niIess and as she seemed to be in need, gladly allowed her to share our home. In a short time I noticed that my husband was extremely attentive to her, and when I questioned him he admitted his guilt. After discussing the matter we sigpGsd Gi1 then I understand he has been living with this woman. Rather than see MT MT Me Me so that my husband would not have the laugh on him." - If is understood that McDermott will to-day swear out warrants for the arrest of his wife and Patek-