The San Francisco call., 1910-03-18
MRS. RffD'SlAWYfR
CHOKED IN COURT
Free for All Fight Distnrbs
DecOrum at the Trial of
Divorce Suit
Reed Later Sobs Out Repent
anCe and Is Fined for Com
tempt of Court
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from the bench and made every effort
to separate the two with the result
that he became somewhat involved in
the matter himself. The clerk of the
court; the court stenographer, Samuel
sumner; Attorney Shadbourne and the
press representatives joined in the
melee, trying to free Dunno from
Reeds grasp. Dunno was being choked
collar was torn loose and one-half of
the front of his waistcoat was being
waved in the air by the irate Reed,
when stalwart newspaperman placed
his arm under Reeds chin and forced
him away from his victim.
AS soon as his grasp was 1oosened
Reed seemed to realize how serious
had been his offense and fell into a
chair sobbing, gasping and shuddering
from head to foot.
MRS. REED HYSTERICAL
BY this time Mis-. Reed, who had left
the witness stand during the battle to
weep Historically as she ran about the
inclosure, was in a fainting condition
and had to be supported to a chair,
where she fell back in a semiconscious
state. A glass of water revived her
sufficiently for her to become again so
hysterical that she had to be led into
the judges chambers, where she re-
mained some time before she was able
to return to the courtroom. After
quiet was restored an exhausted group
of men sat down to catch their breath
and calm their heart action.
Judge Cabaniss' pallor was marked
for the rest of the afternoon and it
was evident that had he acted on the
impulse of the moment Reed would
now be languishing in the city prison,
for the judge reached al once for pen,
remarklng that he felt justified in
ordering commitment for contempt
or court at once. AS soon as he could
brea the normally he said that in all his
20 years experience he had never wit
messed so disgraceful a proceeding in
courtroom. He then proceeded to
grill Reed severely for his conduct, the
latter hiding his face in his hands and
weeping still
He finally asked Reed if he knew any
reason why sentence should not be
passed. The formerly turbulent but now
meek defendant rose to his feet and
said, his voice broken by sobs: II have
nothing to say for myself I have no
excuse to offer for my conduct, Judge
except as goes to the merits of the case.
III thought no one could hold the court
and yourself in greater respect than /
ri
self. I never thought L would do any
thing of this kind. For some months
have been very much wrought up about
this case and particularly by the con-
duct of this lawyer on the other side.
When he said that he had not said any
thing about what had happened in my
office and that he had not said that
had said there was possibility of a
reconciliation, he lied"
COURT STOPS HIS WORDS
Judge Cabaniss interrupted him here
Now, Mr.. Reed, why do you add to
it?' he asked.
well, 1 don't wish to do anything to
displease you," Reed. replied. 81 will
change it and say that he deliberately
falsified. I regarded it as such sharp
practice for a lawyer, such an injus-
tice. said did not think Mrs. Reed
would ever come back to me, but / was
willing to take her back And his re-
marks were such an injustice that lost
control of myself
"I can offer no excuse"
Dunno, who had left the courtroom
to make few repairs to his wearing
apparel after the war was over, had
returned, accompanied by a policeman
and three deputies and Judge Cabaniss
asked him for statement of his feel
ings. Dunno rose and said. with tenn
| perate mien, that he hoped the Judge
would make the sentence involve no
question of Imprisonment and would
make the fine as light as possible.
The judge then said that in view of
the difficulties which Reed was under
going in financial matters and in con-
sideration of his state of mind he would
waive all further steps and fine him
$50 or two days In jail. This Reed
offered to pay at once and said that 1t
was less than he expected. Judge
Cabaniss assured him that it was done,
not on his account, but because of the
effect that more severe fine might
have on others.
DISSIPATES THEIR HOPES
There seemed possibility earlier in
the afternoon of reconciliation, but
| it proved passing chance. Shad-
bourne during the cross examination
| of Mrs. Reed asked her II she had not
become tired of her husband during
the last three years. Mrs. Reed an
swered, mo. did not. I am not tired
| of him now."
Judge Cabaniss sat UP with a cheer
| full smile at this and said, well, II she
| is not tired of him and he is not tired
of her. 1t looks as though there might
| be more desirable ending to this than
| we had hoped for.
Reed stood and declared that he
would glady take his wife back at any
| time and he had nothing against her
| at ALL Mrs. Reed ended the hopes of
the masculine peace makers, however,
| by saying, II am tired of his treatment
of me, though. never tired of the love
| of my husband
| Life seems to have been never mo-