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SOCIETY SCANDAL: I *» 1 The Hartopp Divorce Suit, EARL COWLEY AS CO-RESPONDENT, Anonymous Letters to Jury and Others' SIR C. HARTOPP'S VISITS TO MRS. SANDS. The hearin* of the Hartopp divorce tnit wag resumed to-day in the Divorce Court (before Mr. Justice Barnes and a special jury), when further vritnesees were called on behalf of Earl Gowley, the co-respondent. Mr. Hwfa Williams, an uncle of Earl Cowley, 6<ud that Earl Cowley -was at his place, Coombe Springs, in Surrey, from the 29th of June to the 1st of July, and again on the 13th, 14th, and 15th, and from the 27th to the 29th of July. (These dates covered eome of the period of the alleged misconduct). Cross-examined, the witness said he was quite aure that Lady Hartopp was not a guest at Coombe Springs on either of those days. She had visited the house. According to his recollection, Lord Cowley aaid Lady Hartopp were not there the first three days of July, but they might have been there earlier. Mr. Justice Barnes here said that there had been anonymous letters sent for the jury, but they had not been handed to them, and he would take care they did not go before them. It was extremely stupid of people to eend them. Mr. Deane, K.C. (for Lord Cowley): People always send letters of this kind. Mr. Inderwick, K.C. (for Lady Hartopp): A number of such letters have been written to Lady Hartopp and to her father. We cannot 10 anything in the matter. Mr. Lawson Walton, K.C. (for Sir Charles Hartopp): I need not say that we have also received anonymous letters, and I have been the subject of attacks which were not anony- mous. (Laughter.) Charles Sheppard, valet to Sir Edward Cole- brooke, said that Lord Cowley was with his master at Newmarket on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of July. Other witnesses were called to prove that Lord Cowley was at Wystone Hall from the 22nd to the 28th of September, 1901, and that again he was there in January with a party. including Lord Cholmondeley. Subject to calling one other similar witness, Mr. Deane, K.C., said that closed the case for Earl Cowley. Evidence was then called in reference to the ease against* Sir Charles Hartopp and Mrs. Eandc. Alice Sophia Taylor. a widow, said she knew Mrs. Sands. She entered her service in Feb. rnary, 1898, and was with her eight months in that year. She had known her prior to that, having done needlework for her. When she entered her service in 1898 she was living at 19, Graham-street, Eaton-square. Mrs. Sands came the day afterwards from Brighton. Witness acted as cook-housekeeper. Mr. Priestley: During the time she was in Graham-street what sort of a life did she lead? Witness: Well, I could not describe it. What did she do for a living, apparently? )-Tha,t I could not say. Mr. Henry Kisch (who, with Mr. Eufus Isaacs, K.C., waa counsel for Mrs. Sands) here raised an objection, which was overruled. Examination continued: Was she living Mth her husband then?—No. Did anybody visit her there?—Yes. Did gentlemen visit her?—Yes. Where have you seen the gentlemen go With her?—I saw them go into the dining- room and likewise her bedroom. Has that happened more than once?—Yes, that happened very often. Do you recognise any gentleman in court that you have seen at 19, GraJiam-ftreet?— Yes, Sir Charles Hartopp. How many occasions do you think you have seen him at 19, Graham-street?—Three or four. I did not know him by name at the time. Mrs. Sands mentioned his name to me about that time. Tell me what took place in June, 1898?—I was upstairs in my bedroom, when I heard the door open, and, looking out, I saw Mrs. Sands coming upstairs. Was anyone with her?—Ye6, Sir Charles Hartopp. Where did they go ?—Into Mrs. Sands bedr room. Do you know how long they were there. 1 ehould think about half an hour. Are you sure of the gentleman?—Yes, quite Bare. I stayed with Mrs. Sands until the 23rd of October, and sho then went to Australia. I saw nothing more of her until August, 1900, and then I went to see Mrs. Sands at 1. South-street, Thairlow-square. I went into her service again the-re. and remained untJl Feb- ruary, 1901. Has Sir Charles Hartopp been to 1, Somite street, Thurlow-square?—Yes. On how many occasions?—About six times. There was a girl. named Dennison, in service there. Once a telegram came to Mrs. Sauds I think in October—and1 I took it to her to the Cafe Royal, wliera she wafdiniug. I saw the telegram. Did she speak about the contents?—She did. She said who could it be from, and Who was Charlie Did you tell who Charlie was?—I mentioned one, and she said it could not be that one. (Laughter.) What did stie say the telegram was for?—To meet, a gentleman. I do not remember where. I next saw her at her house. Next dav did she speak to you about it?— She said something about Sir Charles, What did she say?-I do not like to mention 4t You better do so?-She said he was no good, for he had no m.ney, and money she wanted. <LiSfiSa.Jp: There mm* ""clSSH' in court. I will have the court cleared there is any more laughter. mm. Witness, continuing, said that bered another occasion when som let into the house.. What did she (Mrs. Sands) say about exp^ ing somebody?—She expected a n~ What were you to do?—He vras not to be left on the doorstep.. t]l Where was Mrs. Sands when he ca door?—In her bedroom. I answerc< and showed the gentleman into t e room and shut the door. Who wae the gentleman?—Sir c^ar top p. Emily Dennison afterwards made a Statement to me about the matter. Did the bell ring again that about 'half an hour after I had let Sir Charier in. Witness added that afterwards servant picked up a shilling in t-a« be > which was handed to Mrs. Sands, who It went off all right." Before left her service Mrs. Sand* went teniporar ly to stay at the Hotel Cecil. She &aw -u Cl iV Hartopp last month coming from Clarg: s street, Piccadilly, and she and the servant identified liim.. u-r Cross-examined by Mr. Lawson Walton, K.U., witness denied that she had helped to get up the case. (Proceeding-)

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