The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-18
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In the suit for divorce from her husband, Harry D.
PhilJrook, brought by Rebecca E. Phbrook, the lead
ing features OF the complaint which were recently
published in the Herald, answer by the defendant
has Just been prepared. The defendant AYERS that
about one year previous their marriage he plain
tiff in Boston, who then engaged to be married to
gentleman In this city, and that forming his ac-
quaintance she at once broke of the engagement and
entered a correspondence with him at Washing
ton where no then resided and was engaged in the
practice of lRw He further AYERS that during
Che year prior to their marriage the plain
tif, her mother and aunt visited him in
Washington, and that during their visit they
repeatedly came to his. Office, made acquainted
with his business and its amount, introduced to
his acquaintance friends that they saw and
inspected his property He says that after their
fage, August O. 1869, his wife and he went 10 Wash
ington TO live stopping, alleged night at the
La Pierre Hotel; that subsequently they commenced
boarding at the Washington House, occupying the best
room in the hotel; that among the boarders the
Vice President Of tho United States the Chief Justice
Of the Supreme Court Of the District of Columbia and
always more or less Congressman and prominent
Of the country; that after remaining there
about three months, his wife being dissatisfied
with the place and the board, he purchased
sufficient furniture for housekeeping, and, at the
urgent request Of his wife, went to housekeeping;
that after he moved the street into house
ofhls own, plain two story and French roof frame,
with extension, and resided there for about six
months where their first child born; that during
this time built two very good brick houses two
lots adjoining which he aerward sold for S. 600 each
that during all this time he provided servant for the
house, provided an abundance for. the table, to
such extent that IL excited remark from plaintiffs
sister, who visited them that they lived exceedingly
well; that trouble occurred between his wife and
himself through all this period except frequent hyster
an
which were excited by the most trivial disappontmens
and frequently when he knew OF no cause whatever:
that the only thing that occurred TO disturb
their relations up TO this time was the visit Of her
mother who, ut his request, came TO remain with his
wife during her confinement; that he was in the habit
oftaking his wife and her mother to ride that
occasion, because he failed TO take her out riding in
consequence Of its raining, his mothern-law called
him brute and beast and said he ought to be horse
whipped and that he paid attention to his mother
in-law, but devoted his attention TO his wife, who
suffering from hysterical spasms soothing caress-
ing her. bathing her face and hands and holding her in
engaged board with Mrs Flint who kept the best
boarding house in Washington and staying here but a
short time and changing about from one boarding house
10 another TO suit the caprice OF his wife, no
always paying, however, their board bills in full He
says he sold his furniture with his wifes consent At
one place where they boarded they were requested to
leave because his wife made much fuss about a FIRE
and found much fault with the servants. At of
their boarding places his wife dissatisfied with
the table, at which there many boarders that no
rented an extra kitchen in the house, furnished 1t so
far necessary that she might attend her
cooking, and have what she desired After doing this
for some time all the while having a servant his wife
complained that she could go up and down stairs
so much, and requested him to find her a better
table In the neighborhood He consented to
this again, sold what he had bought including
fine Brussels carpet ana engaged board place
where some congressman and others taking
their meals; he always paid his board when it due
and never in arrears one dag, and during this
time he and his wife had trouble whatever, not
a word, defendant recollects, and both took
great deal Of pride and pleasure in their child the
only unpleasant feature Of that period the visit OF
his mother law, who constantly thrusting at
him her Ideas of woman's rights OF the married rela-
lions and kindred subjects always speaking Of the
as beasts bTutes and tyrants; his wife becoming
deoliiated by nursing her child she came to her pa
alter she left; no husband was ever more solicit
Gus OF the welfare and happiness Of his
wife her health and he was constantly
exercised and worried at every prospect Of her
unhappness or any sstrangemcnt between them.
While his wife was at her father's aforesaid, and
about two weeks after she had gone he from
anxiety about the welfare of his wife and long and
sduous labor in his profession and business matters
completely broke down in health and was confined 10
his room and bed in Washington. He went 10 his
faiher-in laws house and remained during his sick
ness but paid his board all the while he remained,
also the board of his family Being advised by his
doctor that he must get out Of the city his wifes father
carried TO the depot in New York and took
train for Vermont where his wiie's mother resided
He could only reach the carriage by climbing along the
railing Of the stoop and at the depot unable with
out assistance TO walk from the carriage to the
During the stay In this condition the plaintiffs mother
became anxious to get him out OF her house and dur
ing the latter part OF his stay would annoy and insult
",
20 plaintiff that It a shame her 10 be confined
there his account and have no opportunity to 60
about and visit her friends, and advised his vile
that she ought not 10 suffer any complaint from him
suffer any order or criticism. Leaving Vermont he
made short visit TO Lynn, Mass and from there
turned 10 Washington with his family. where be re-
manned several months. This the spring OF 1872
He rented q very neat and convenient furnished
house one OF the best on the street and with tho fur
niture contained small library conservatory, an
extra clothes yard and flower garden. Here their
second child was born. Everything that was wanted
.foA lhn ha Har
all the time and part Of the time nurse His mother
in-law however, kept up continuous warfare, heap
ing upon him every opprobrious epithet she could
command, and actually made pandcmonium Of his
house. On one occasion MS wife complained
wood nre' s1ys ,ura "v on sa Of la' hsr
chair and uttered the following in defend
ants hearing:-"WelL II you can't have what you
want to Durn don't you keep house another day. II Is
an outrage that you can't have your own way about
such matters II your husband is such miserable
brute that won't get you coal instead Of that m ser
able wood Il is quite time you going home" She
was ever listening from every possible conccament
and when through listening WOULD assan anu aoSse
block OF stores and sold them for 500 600 and also
owned sold valuable building lot He was al the
while prosperous and honored IN his business matters
had almost unlimited credit, and could procure
$50 900 $50 600 OF material labor on credit and
without question TO Defendants honor or property
On the 9th OF May, 1873, little over two years
ago, and solely on account OF poor health, the de-
PENDANT le SAID city of Washington and as the result
OF his labor and his sickness and ex
penses he possessed the following property:-Iwo
thousand four hundred and six acres Of choice land IN
Kansas worth about $10, 600, and unencumbered;
large farm in Pennsyva for which he gave 81, 100,
with mortgage of l,a00 thereon, and $50 IN
money and his cebts all paid except about 500 In
his answer the defendant describes trip with his wife
through New England. with visits to this city and
Wnlamsport Pa He says that they always stopped
at the best hotels, and his wife was furnished with
every luxury While in Boston they lived in ''per-
feet gem OF house His real troubles began after he
moved TO Brooklyn, in the spring of 1874 HIS wiie's
family made matters so disagreeabe that before Icing
he took his meals away from home. The children
m m ia wrtfn
became convert TO the prcudiccs Of her own
folks Finally, on the 18th OF March, when he
turned home al night he found that his wife had left
taking their children with her She went to her
fsther's but refused TO see him. reconciliation,
however again Effected but after the mother
inlaw again appeared upon The scene lie was greatly
distressed for money, but his wife never suffered for
want OF fuel or food and always had a servant On the
ooh OF December his wife again deserted him and she
him He III