New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-21
BROK WIS HABITS
TELL OF DRINKING.
Sometimes Reached Condition
of "Tr1IIal ErhildratiOn.

Mineols. Long Island. Dee 30.-When the
trial of the suit for a separation and ali
mony OF 5000 2 year brought by Mrs.
Mary r. BroksW against ". Gould Broksw
was resumed here to-day II. B. Gilbert.
brother-in-law OF the defendant. without
qualifying a. an expert. gave some inter-
esting opinions as TO what constituted
condition of real intoxication
Mr. Giiberts testimony bore on the con-
dition of the defendant during frequent
alterations between the parties to the suit.
He divided intoxfcatlon into three general
divisions. each with many possible grada-
lions. without merging or losing their gen.
ersl Id nifty. He also told how he had
auarrels between the Brokaws and how he
had finally become tired OF Il all and told
both OF them pointedly 20 chop IL out"
Mr. Gilbert's knowledge OF the condition
Of intoxication was brought out by a series
of questions by Mr.. Baldwin. counsel for
the plaintiff
Did you ever see Mr.. Broksw under the
influence OF liquor?"
He was always able 70 give orders
never saw him when he was otherwise,
the witness answered.
Being pressed as TO whether he had ever
seen Mr.. Rroksw intoxicated. Mr.. Gilbert
said that 10 his mind there were three de-
grees of drunkenness. The first kind was
the $40 or ten-dsy'' kind. The second
kind vas when man was approaching
the first condition. The third kind was
what one might see among the legal fra
ternity when they were having = dinner.
TRIVIAL EXHILARATIoN."
Mr.. Gilbert went on 10 say that Mr.. Bro
kaw's condition al times might be called
trivial exhilsration''-a minor degree 81
the third class At all times Mr.. Broksw's
language was precise" but he always
wanted everything done according 10 his
own views.
Mr. Gilbert said he did not remember
Mrs Broksw having teiephoned from his
home in Great Neck 10 her maid at her
own home for her clothes.
DO you think that Mr.. Broksv is OF
suspicious and Jealous nature?" asked Mr..
Baldwin.
Not suspicious" replied Mr. Gilbert.
but somewhat jealous"
Presenting that Mr.. Brokaw telegraphed
10 his employees 10 gain information OF his
vifes movements, would you not consider
that the act of a jealous or suspicious hus-
bsnd?" asked Mr.. Baldwin.
Il would consider II the act not Of a
ucitous husband" was the reply.
Sidney T Woods. the Brokaw butler who
testified for Mrs Brokaw, was recalled as
a witness for the defence He never heard
of any trouble at the unfortunate New
Years affair. He never saw a gun or
pistol in Brokaw's room. All such were
kept in the gun room. He never heard OF
Mrs. Brokaw remaining in bed all day. He
had supplied wine and cigarettes for her.
He never saw her use them, but he deliv-
cred them 20 Miss See. the nurse. He also
made cocktails, which he sent up in cups,
shakers and such things. He usually made
a bout two a day.
BUTLER CASHED THE CHECK.
About the time Mr.. Brokaw went 20 New
York. leaving his wife behind. Wood said
she vas greatly excited. She said she had
no money. lie gave her check for 500
Mr.. Rrokaw had left for her and then
cashed it out of hts personal funds. He
recalled giving Miss See liniment to rub on
her arm and ankle when she SAID she had
been hit with a whip. No mention Of Who
welded the whip was made but the infer
ence was IL was Mrs. Brokaw.
DIT. {. W. Stimson. CT New York, testified
that he had treated Brokav ard found him
10 be OF a very nervous disposition. lie
said he would be greatly affected by alcohol
On one occasion. he said. nc visited Brokaw
and found him in a condition bordering on
hvsteria and he recommended Mrs. Brokaw,
who vas in the house at the time, 10 go
10 Atlantic City for rest. He said lie
knew Brokaw 20 be a man Of firm ideas
and stern views. and he had advised Mrs.
F2rokaw not 10 oppose him more than pos
sibIe. or trouble would surely follow.
Mr.. Baldwin brought out on crOss-exam-
ination that on one occasion, when the
doctor was told 20 call at the Great Neck
house he brought a male nurse with him
When asked why nc had brought the nurse,
he said he did not want Brokaw 10 have
any liuuor. and he thought il he had male
nurse attending him there would be less
chance Of him getting it than otherwise.
a JOLLY GOOD LAUGH"
George Richard Radmore. a friend %
Rrokaw's from London. who had known
Brokaw FOR eighteen years, was called lie
had shot at BrokaT's Southern place. lie
recalled seeing a lump on Brokaws brow.
which caused a '1ollv good laugh, sir" and
which Brckaw said was due 10 Mrs.
Rrokaw's slamming a door in his face.
Former Judge Gildersleeve testified for
Rrokaw. The justice visited the Brokaw
preserves IN North Carolina al New I ear =
les He characterized the conduct OF the
Rrokaws a. kind and affectionate at all
times" He did not know any trouble oc-
CURED. Mrs Brokav was absent from one
meal but that was excused by announced
Illness.
Margaret Shanahan. q mOdiste Of No II
West 18th street. told the value OF gowns
bousht between September L. 1897. and Oc-
tober 1905, by Mrs. Broksw. In October
1907 said Miss Shsnshan. Mrs. Brokaw
bought gowns for 81 SIS. and in November,
1907. for $3.50. IN all S2.195.'
was there a bin for A white chiffon
gown for r75?" asked Brokaw's lawyer.
Mr.. Baldwin objected. and Mr. Mcintyre
said:
Tins lady, pointing TO Mrs. BrokaW.
.w.nt 10 this modiste as she did 20 other
places and had gowns made for her sister
Miss Blair, and directed the bills 20 he
sent 20 ". Gould Brokaw."
There vii he a dozen more witnesse.
heard before the case closes.