St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 22, 1906

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| VOL. 58. NO, 274. ST. LOUIS, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 22, 1906 in St. Louis, On —

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STAYS. UNDER WIFE'S ROK Since Suit Was Filed Husband Has Refused to Leave Boarding House. WIFE GETS FURNITURE Mrs. Fannie Dobbs Wins Di- vorce From Husband Who Was a Stayer.

HE ARGUED HIS OWN CASE

Intimated That Oaring for Six Stoves Kept Him Busy Around House. When the divorce case of Mrs. Fan- nie Dobbs of 3013 Thomas street, against Joseph B. Dobbs was called in Judge Sale's Court Tuesday, Dobbs came for- ward and, acting as his own lawyer, told the Judge he was living with the Plaintiff and asked time in which to pro- duce witnesses. After J. Carter Carstens, the attorney of Mrs. Dobbs, had explained that Dobbs was living under the same roof with his wife because she could not maké him leave, Judge Sale ordered the case to proceed. Dobbs announced that he would use his wife's witnesses. He conducted his own case. He lost it. Mrs. Dobbs was given a decree and $25 a month alimony and the personal prop- erty. The Dobbs case was the first on the docket. Dobbs came forward with his wife and her witnesses. “Your honor,’ he said, “I am this woman’s husband. We are living to- gether and everybody's in a good humor and I thought the case was all off. would like to dsk that the case be put off a few days, so that I can bring witnesses to ove that what she says about me ien’t! true.’’ Mr. Carstens told the Judge that it had been impossible for Mrs. Dobbs to get rid of her husband since she filed sutt for divorce against- him, and Judge Sale he. with the case.”’ imines Wife. to go away, but the the could stay and cross- tnesses if he wanted to. ion, standing, at one of the counsel tables, facing the witness stand, as Mrs, | Dobbs began her testi- mony. | She told of their marriage at Kaskas- kia, Ill., in 1882, and said they had lived together until March 22, 1906. d “ your husband still live in your house ?"’ she was asked.

oes he eat at the same table with you?” “He does. I asked him to go away, but he said the house was his as much as mine and he wouldn't go.”’ ‘How often does he get drunk?’ “During the et year he has constantly drunk.’”’ Dobbs smiled deprecatingly. Mrs. Dobbs said that because of her been ‘husband's abuse of her and the disturb- ance he created at her home her board- ers had all left her. She gaid that they had occupied separate apartments since she filed the suit. Dobbs adjusted glasses on his nose and scanned critically a paper which he picked up from the counsel table. “You say.” he said, looking at his wife severely over his glasses, ‘‘that for years have not aupported you. I always donate?’ did not. My sister lived with me and I was dependent upon her.”’ “All right, Fannie. That's all.’’ Eugene Trigsier said that during the several years that he boarded with Mrs. Dobbs he never knew of Dobbs contributing a dollar toward the sup- port of his family. “How many times have you and I been drunk together?’’ asked Dobbs. Before the witness could answer Ju Sale said: ‘‘This witness is not on trial. We are trying your case.” “Did you ever see me do laborious work around the houge,”’ asked Dobbs, “such as making the fires and carrying coal and ashes? Isn't it a fact that I looked after six fires?’’ “f don't remember that.”’ “You don’t remember me donating a te, you say?” . 6.”’ “All right. That's all right, then.” Mrs. Brown, after saying that a bet- ter woman than Mrs. obbs never lived, was asked how many times she had seen Dobbs drunk. “T never saw him eereeeuy sober, I don't think,” she said. She afterward qualified this by saying that the mem- bers of the family managed to keep him sober for the funeral of his daughter. , Dobbs asked her if he didn’t make wages at different times. .“I know you drank hard, too."’ Dobba didn’t ask Mrs. Brown any vestiona. orner, a former boarder, said he seen bbs sober twice in six Did you e a k? ked - u ever see me drunk?’ aske Dobbe ; ‘Tel ‘¢ fy - ee 2 e what you mean b that. What does it mean to be drunk?” “A man is drunk when he is not able to @e care of himeelf.’’ you say you have seen me sev- times in that condition?’ nly ve.” “Now, your Honor, that never saw me drunk.” man has he asked. id not answer. tand in his own be- .’ he said, “thee day that I don’t donate some- I bri home a ham. a side of om, a of fiour and the likes of And I do all the work at the a

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On Her. Knees She Accused Uncle Whom She After- ward Killed,

FARTED BY CONFESSION

Josephine Terranova’s Husband Left Her Fainting on the Floor,

TWO MURDERS FOLLOWED

Voice Bade Cast-Off Wife to Destroy Relatives Who Enslaved Her. By Leased Wire From the New York Bureau of the Post-Disoatch. who had gathered in court to hear the story of Josephine Terranova’s life of abuse and degradation and slavery from her own lips were disappointed, for the girl was not called to the stand. Her story will be told later-—-today possibly. But the railbirds found some consola- tion in the evidence given by the girl's husband. He testified in English, and told of the marriage, of his suspicions of his wife roused by the brutal uncle, and of her confession. ‘ “She knelt in front of me and with hands crossed on her breast told me all; told me of the outrageous mistreat- ment she had suffered from her uncle. She begged me to forgive her. I said: ‘You are no wife of mine,’ and she fell on the floor in a faint as I fled,”’ Then he told in detail, as he had be- fore the Coroner's jury, the confession It was almost unspeak- able and entirely unprintable, but the buzzards, male and female, outside the rail, leaned forward and cupped their hands behind their ears, lest they miss a word of it. The girl did not take her eyes from her husband’s face while he was on the stand. Though he had cast her off, he has forgiven her, and promises to take her back. Anyway, the only days of happiness she has ever known were with him, and love for him showed in her every glance and gesture. He is a little dark Italian, with an in- telligent face, broad, determined jaws and black eyes which looked straight ahead. Attorney Palmeiri spoke to him nd he replied in English. He Is 25 years old, a plasterer and has been in this country five years. As he testified, the prisoner watchéd him steadily with her cheeks burning red. She leaned for- ward, resting her chin upon her hands. In answer to Palmieri’s questions he said: ‘“T first saw Josephine five years ago. My cousin took me to the Riggio’s house. I saw her then, but I did not speak to her, because she kept far away. Then I saw her no more for two ears. Then ‘ast year I saw her again he was with her aunt. I tell her I want to court Josephine—I want to marry her. I like her fine then. The uncle came in. He says he will not give Josephine to me. “T say many times I want Josephine. I say I give her good home. that I make good pay. Then the uncle say if I marry Josersiine he will give her no dress, no money, no nothing. I say again, ‘I want Jehephine,’ so he say, ‘Take her.’ “Then I sent my sister to make dress for Josephine. We hold a feast on the night of Dec. 24 and fix the day for the marriage.’ Never Saw Her Alone. Q. Had you ever until that time saw Josephine alone? A. No, they never let me see her alone. The aunt tell me on Christmas eve that I should take her quick to the City Hall for the civil ceremony. . Did you ask for Josephine's moth- er? A. Yes, many times I told the aunt I want the mother to be at the wed- ding, but the aunt say Josephine has no mother, that her mother is stupid, and hat they would not let the mother come to the wedding. So we to the City Hall, just me and Josephine and her aunt. This contradicts the evidence of Jo- sephine’s aunt, Mrs. De Angelo. but confirms that of the girl's mother, al- ready given. Q. After the civil ceremony what took place? A. The aunt and uncle took the rl back home. They say we must not ve together until the church ceremony. On Jan. 24 we go to the church. Joseph- ine’s mother was not there, but when we went to Riggio’s house for the feast and the dancing that night. the mother was there. Then I took Josephine to my home In Brooklyn, I had fit up four rooms very, very nice and fine there. Every head was craned forward as the little husband, with gesturing arms and CONTINUED ON PAGE Two. NEW YORK, May 22.—Muck-Rakers | PALE WEAK AnD SICK, THE MOTHER ° OF THE GIRL PRISONER 1S LED InNTS “THE COURY Koom, ‘To GIVE HER ..

ALL DAY LONG, THE GIRL SITS LEANING WELL FORVARD, INTENTLY WATCHING THE WITNESSES AND? LISTENING TO THEIR TESTIMONY. 6 THE TERRANOVA GIRL, ON TRIAL FOR STRANGE DOUBLE MURDER, AND MOTHER OF YOUNG WIFE WHO TELLS PITIFUL TALE OF WRONGS Husband Tells of | Wife’s Confession. “She knelt in front of me and with hands crossed on her breast told me all; told me of the outrageous mistreatment she had suffered from her uncle. She begged me to for- give her. I said: ‘You are no wife of mine,’ and she fell on the floor in a faint as I fled.” OOOO LLL AE +

BURLINGTON’S FICIALS ARE

Judge McPherson Overrules Demurrer to Indictments of Railroad Men.

REBATE CASES READY a Government to Prosecute Freight Broker and Clerk for Conspiracy. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 22.—Judge Smith McPherson of Iowa, sitting in place of Judge John F. Phillips, over- ruled the demurrer of the. Burlington Railway to indictments against officials

‘of that company, and they must now go to trial. The defendants, in a demurrer filed several weeks ago, contended that Con- gress was without power to enact legis- lation regulating export rates, in the giving of alleged rebates on which the Burlington was charged with having violated the Interstate commerce act. The Government today in the United States District Court here announced that it was ready for trial in three of the rebate cases. The cases called were those of George L. Thomas, a freight broker of New York City, and his chief clerk, L. B. Taggart, under indictment for alleged conspiracy in securing re- bates or shippers and that inst (George H. Crosby, former freight traffic manager of the Burlington Railway, charged with conspiracy in giving re- bates. Expect to Testify. These men were indicted in December last wi@h other railway and packing house officials whose trials have been set for a later date. H. B. Duncan, a special agent of the Department of Jus- tice. arrived here yesterday #o assist in prosecuting the cases, and will aid A. §. Van Valkenberg, United States District Attorney, and Leslie gy beree Assistant District Attorney. The Government has 40 witnesses, among whom is J. A. Rob- erts, an expert on rates, in the employ of the Interstate Commerce Commis-

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TO FACE TAIL! WERE FED $250

AUTOISTS HAD NO LICENSE AND

Miss Lulie Spencer and J. F, | Robison Were Detained in Jefferson County.

BROTHER TO THE RESCUE

Party Had to Stay in High Ridge Until Help Came From St. Louis. Miss Lulie Spencer, a young daughter of the late Corwin H. Spencer, and John F. Robison, assistant secretary of the American Car and Foundry Co., were detained until 10 o'clock at night at High Ridge, a village 20 miles west of St. Louis on the Gravois road, until Harlow B. Spencer, brother of the young lady, could reach the scene with money to pay a $250 fine incurred by the automobilists. They had unknowingly mased a mile and a half beyond the St. Couin County line, and had no Jeffer- son County license. A horse in the village shied at the touring car, and ran away. The horse belonged to a mail carrier named Miller. A Constable named Miller arrested Mr. Robison and Miss Spencer, and a Jus- tice of the Peace named Miller as- sessed the $250 fine. Mr. Robison and Miss Spencer Ieft St Louis Saturday afternoon, and drove the car merrily westward. When they reached High Ridge they decided to turn back. They got out to walk about a bit before starting home. William Miller, a rural route mail car- rier, appronched in his cart. Mr. Robj- son approached to ask him if his horse would be frightened at the machine, and offered to lead it past if it was skittish. Miller assured him his horse was all right. | Cart Smashed Against Tree. But the hor wasnt. When he saw the big touring car he bolted. Miller jumped and the cart was smashed against a tree. The runaway created much excitement in the town. John Miller, Constable at High Ridge, appeared. He inspected the automobile. e discovered that it bore no Jefferson County license. He impart- ed the knowledge to the owner with dig- nified indignation. Mr. Robison and Miss Miler were placed under arrest. They were escorted to the office of J. P. Miller, a Justice of the Peace at High Ridge. Consta- ble Miller stated to Justice Miller why he made the arrest, and Mail Carrier Miller corroborated his statement. Mr. Robison wanted to know what the fine would be if he pleaded gulity. Justice Miller said it would be nominal. Mr. Robinson pleaded guilty. Justice Miller said, ‘““‘Two hundred and fifty dollars.”’ Mr. Robison started and asked if Jus- tice Miller was making an offer for the touring car. Justice Miller suavely set him right. Then the long-distance telephone was brought into commision. Harlow B. Spencer, at the St. Louis end of it, saig he would make all haste to reach High Ridge. Coudrey Also Aassiats. Accompanied by Harry M. Coudrey young Spencer started to the scene of the arrest. It was 10 p. m. when they got there. They offered separately and in unison to sign bond for Mr. Robison. ‘they were coldly told their signatures wouldn't do. So Mr. Robison borrowed $250 from his rescuers and paid the fine. Then $3 was paid for a license, ang the party started back to St. Loui« Mr, Robison says he intends to appeal

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Court if necesary. He will it to the Automobile Club, ‘ HELPED FORMER WIFE. IN HER DIVORCE SUIT OUT OF p= FRIENDSHIP

Robert Leu Who Testified in Her Behalf, Even to Confessing His Own Shortcomings, Says It Was Only What He Would Do for Any Woman—Calls Himself a Much-Married Man. BY ROSE MARION. Robert Leu of 3924 Kennerly avenue, has established a new school of heroism made possible by present divorce condi- tions. He went into court Monday and testified in favor of his divorced wife, Mrs. Ida M. Woolbridge, who is suing her presént husband, Albert Woolbridge, for divorce. His testimony caused Judge Sale to ask questions that compelled _ replies that had to do with Leu's past, but he answered them bravely although in so doing he said uncomplimentary things about himself. He counts himself no hero and can't see why he should not have done as he did. “Although she was my wife once,” he said, “I think of her now as merely a friend. 1 would do what I did for her for any woman friend of my wife's. “Some think it strange that I should not bear resentment toward her. Why should I? I have little jealousy in my disposition and the feeling I Once had for her is gone. What Does Meanness Profit ? “What does it benefit a person to be mean? I grant that the children had a great deal to do in keeping up our friend- ly relations. One of them, Ruth, the elder of the two, stays with me and the sec- ond, Teresa, stays with her mother. For that reason Ruth was not in court Monday, but Teresa was. “She visited at my home after her second marriage and I visited there. When I was married again my second ‘Tl go with you,’ when I e the children, and diy relations con- wife said, spoke of going to se in that way our frien tinued. “That also gave me an opportunity to know Bert Woolbridge and to know the way he treated her. “In regard to the children, I want to say this. no woman ever lived who was better to her children than my former wife. She did everything she possibly could for them and Is 4 good mother. ‘l am what I call 4 much married man, and 1 don't wonder that my affairs seem tangled. I was married when I was not yet 21 to Miss Ida Worth, the present Mrs. Woolbridge. The ceremony was performed by Judge Monthan at Wvrandotte, Kan.. which is a kind of Relleville to Kansas City. She wes only 16. I wasn’t old enough to have much sense and the best way [ can tell it Is to say that we were both blame, neith- er one more than the other. Married Three Times. eh aA -oubles, there was a sep- Salih gael gi divorce. My former wife was the first to marry. She was married to Woolbridge in Quincey, Il. and afterwards came to my mother's th. at gli slr shortly after to Miss Jove Menk. Justice Hanley per- formed the ceremony here. She lived only a few weeka after the marriage, dyi epte er. Mr eran te 7 again in _ Jefferson City, and sometimes when I'm joking I say that | mean to be married three more times before I die. Present con- ditions. however, have caused me to change my mind,” he added, as he ooked across m-eyed wi 5 7 ‘ on Ge Oe ee Wen $ in a Be Taken. RESOLUTION A SURPRISE Many Suposed Senate Would Await Final Disposition in Courts. Special to the Post-Dispatch. WASHINGTON, May 22.—The this afternoon set the motion woking to the expulsion of ator Burton on Kansas with a offered by Mr. Hale of Maine, ei s wa PSs, ~ > he 3S es >». ‘ ~ e-4 - 4 : a x. = y #3 oy ay ‘ “Seats pom ~ a | o a * a4 = esp’ - rs - Ci a ee * os ~ , 2, ert ) “FIRST IN EVERYTHING.” ets ot os a adopted without a dissenting word or vote, directing the Committee on lleges and Elections to examine the ie ? cision of the Supreme Court/ } down yesterday against report to the Senate what action be taken. th It was the understanding among } publican Senators at the beginning 6 @ the trial that no action should be t until the case was finally Gisposed of by the Supreme Court. a Following is the text. of the tion offered by Senator Hale: Beet “Resolved, That the Committee on Privileges and Elections, be and are hereby directed to examine ifnto th legal effect of the late decision of t m 3 Supreme Court in the case of R. Burton, a Senator from. the of Kansas, and as soon as may report their recommendation as to action, if any, shall be taken Senate.” : A majority of the friends of Senat |Burton have advised him from time time to resign his seat. He pressed himself in indignant la whenever the subject has been tlored and on one occasion declar that no matter what might happen } was determined that he would not sign, = ay ’ ee It was the impression yesterday that — Senator Bailey would force some 4 cussion of the question, but no one was prepared for the formal action of Sen= ator Hale. bis If the resolution referring to Burton case to the Committee on Privileges ~ fr 4 and Elections had emanated from the foned some partisan discussion, As th Z case now stands Hale, the m “ leader, and Bailey, the minority er, are apparently of the same ¢ that the time has come for the aS to act. % ’ mate neK ah When Burton was granted a stay 6 days by the Supreme Court On @t+™ court of the motion filed in his behat u would wait until the case was finally for a rehearing by ex-Senator ton, many supposed that the disposed of in the courts. - Court Woer’t Expel Him. The language of Judge Harlan, the that under the Constitution the mae the sole judge of its own. p. Mr. Hale walked over to desk as soon as his 1a adopted and the Rhode Island Sena his approval of what been done. eee Senator Burrowes of Mich man of the committee to wh ia resolution was referred, and he will point at once a subcommittee to Mane a report at the earliest pract e mor ment. ee

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