The Jersey City news., 1899-12-14
POTTS TAKES A HAND
Offers to Fight a Chancery
Case for a Poor
Mother.

Joseph Campbell, was sent to States
Prison, at Trenton, on October %, 1888, by
Justice Lippincott, for a term Of three
years on a charge of robbery. He was
married and the father of year old baby.
Before going to Jail Campbell requested
his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Campbell, of
No. II Clark place, to care for his baby
until his term had expired. Mrs Campbell
consented and after learning that the
child's mother was in very sickly con-
dition, also brought her home to the
house.
After some months Mrs. Martha Camp
bell, the convict's wife, regained her lost
health and went out to work in order
that she and her infant child might not
be burden on her mother-in-law. Mrs.
Campbell secured work in down town
restaurant. Her duties were exceedingly
hard and she soon became i'll again. This
time the young wife went to a hospital.
from which she was released last March
Her former employer gave her employ
ment.
Mrs. Campbell managed to save a little
from her salary, after paying her mother
in-law, $3.50 per week for the care Of the
child Last March she went to see her
baby. Mrs. Campbell, sr., refused to
allow her to enter the house and slammed
the door in her face. This hurt Mrs.
Campbell Jr., but she continued to sup
port herself and send money for the sup
port of her child, which was always
thankfully received
Mrs. Campbell last Easter Sunday, went
to her mother-in-law' home with s.. and
a number of small presents for her child.
She was treated the same as on her
previous visit. She was not allowed the
privilege of entering the house. On nine
occasion since she has done her utmost
to visit her child and has lawys failed
Young Mrs. Campbell called at the First
Criminal Court Tuesday and told her
story to Justice Potts. He felt exceed
ingly sorry for the young woman and
Immediately issued summons for Mrs
Elizabeth Campbelrs appearance in court
yesterday.
When the case was called by Justice
Potts Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell walked up
to the desk. She accused her daughter
in-law of desiring to kidnap the child.
She said
Under no circumstances will I permit
my sons wife to enter my home
ssWhy not?. asked the Court. 'She has
a mothers love the same as any woman.
She is entitled to see her child whenever
she wishes
s.She cannot come into my house I
will not permit her. answered the elder
Mrs. Cam. Eli.
my mother-in-law says I want to kid
nap the child and she gives that as her
reason for not wanting me to see it" re-
marked young Mrs. Campbell.
That's right. answered Mrs. Eliza
beth Campbell, "she does want to steal
it,
st do not" contended the young wom-
an.
''Well, I'll settle this right now" said
the Court sI have no jurisdiction in the
matter You will have to take the case
to the Court of Chaneery and get posses
sion of the child legally. can do moth
ing
Mrs. Campbell, Sr., then made a very
impudent remark to her daughter-in-law
Justice Potts called the women back and
asked Mrs. Campbell, Sr., if she would
permit her daughter-in-law to see the
child on an order from the Court.
NO, IL uuei SIZE CaAliAoI eaeSi NY
house under any circumstances. The will
not see the child If I can prevent it, =
answered Mrs. Campbell.
pWell, she WILL" said Justice Potts de-
cidedly. She'll see that child as often
as she wants to. I'll take the case to
Chancery myself and fight you. Ill recov-
er the child for your daughter-in-law,
in spite of you and your stubbornness,
and will require no pay for my services
either. You do not seem to have heart
at ALL You are cold and you seem to
have no knowledge of a mothers love.
After telling Mrs. Martha Campbell to
call at his private office Justice Potts
ordered the elder woman out of court.
Mrs Campbell. Jr., resides at No 226
Barrow street. She has employment and
Is doing well