New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-02
STRAUSS'S LAW PRACTICE.
GiUen to Counsel by Wife No. g,
Who Has Sued for DiUOrce.

Margaret, No. Of the three wives OF Baldwin
2. Strauss. the much married Brooklyn law
yer, who a few days ago announced her inten-
ton 10 bring criminal proceedings against
Strauss for bigamy as soon her pending d.
vorce suit disposed Of. has changed her mind
regarding this step. IL learned yesterday,
and will be satisfied with civil action Francis
W. Russell. her counsel. declared yesterday
that the reasons that had induced Mrs. Strauss
to decide to drop criminal proceedings were en-
tirely sentimental According TO her lawyer.
Mrs Strauss stin continues to retain affection
for her husband. although she is aware that che
is able TO lay claim to only a third part Of his
affections For the sake of her boy. says Mr.
Russell, Mrs. Strauss has decided not to strive
to make his father a criminal in the eyes OF the
law.
At the same time Mrs. Strauss will continue
her DIVORCE proceedings. as she is anxious 10 free
herself from the ENHANCEMENT Of the cOmDH-
Gated matrimonial situation which the appear
ance on the scene Of the other two wives has
caused. Mr.. Russell said yesterday that his
clients divorce case would probably come up In
Kings County next November
Nj. Russell said he was Of the opinion that
Strauss would settle the divorce out OF
court. and decide to hereafter live with Ida
wife No. p who. the lawyer thinks. Nas the
greatest claim upon Strauss on account OF the
fact THAI the pair have several children Ac-
cordng 10 the law Of this State children Of lie
climate birth become legitimate by the after
marriage OF the parents, and counsel is there
fore Of the opinion that Strauss may decide TO
place the legitimacy Of Ida's children beyond
a doubt by remarrying her.
Mrs. Margaret Strauss. 1t was learned yester-
day. is endeavoring to obtain possession Of the
large law library and Office effects OF Baldwin
F. Strauss. She declares that she is entitled 10
these although the mother and sister OF the
Brooklyn lawyer have put in a counter claim
Mr. Russell has instructed Superintendent Hig-
gins OF the Arbuczle Building not 70 surrender
this property until he can get decision from
the courts.
My client has already obtained all the law
papers Of Baldwin r. Strauss" Mr.. Russell said
yesterday. These she acquired by written
consent sent to her soon after her husband
fled By this document my client is entitled
TO give her husbands practice 20 any lawyer
she cares 10 name. She has named me as the
possession OF all his papers and cases He had
a practice estimated 10 be worth about S4O,OOO
a year. The cases have acquired consist OF
divorce cases real estate cases. accident cases
against the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company,
etc I expect also to acquire Mr. Strauss law
library consisting Of ten great cases OF books,
and all his Office furniture I have given his
mother and sister until tomorrow 70 hdlo them
over"
Asked II his client would be satisfied with
this settlement Mr.. Russell replied: Why.
nv client expects TO obtain a settlement from
her husband whereby he Will consent 70 sup
port her for the rest OF her life