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Show THREATENED TO "SPABK" WIFE ZaneBvllle, O., Jan. 19. Howard Chandler Christy threatened to "spank" his wife when eho swore at him, according to testimony today In the hearing of Mrs. Christy's aull and the possession of the couple's 12-year-old daughter Natalie. That Interesting In-teresting event was portrayed by Miss Rose, Christy, sletor of the artiat. In her testimony. Miss Christy said that one night he overheard Mrs. Christy in her room at the Christy home at Duncan Falls rummaging through a . trunk and mumbling and swearing Tvhen Mr. Christy ald If she did not top her talking and go to bed, he would sipanlc her. "I guess he did spank her," said Mies - Christy, "Judging from the sounds which came from their room. The next morning Mr. Christy laughed' laugh-ed' and said she "guessed 6he deserved deserv-ed it" A negro maid said she often called Purdy, tho chauffeur, for his ml.v tress and that she served drinks to both in Mrs. Christy's boudoir. On one occasion, the maid testified, Mrs. Chrlaty Bald of Purdy: "I'm crazy about that man, isn't ho handsome," and that if it were not for Natalie sho would be with bliu always." Purely had said: "God only kuows how I love this woman," referring to Mrs. Christy. When tho maid was excused, each side announced that it had completed its caac. Thon Judge White prapar-ed prapar-ed to go to the homo of Attorney Dur ban, representing Mr. Christy, where I Natalie Christy has been visiting during dur-ing the triAl. for the purpose of questioning ques-tioning the child. |