The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-02-08
A BELLIES
\ Rich Woman to BE Sued for Big.
amy by Her Husband.

4 Rich Woman to BE Sued for Big.
amy by Her Husband.
7roe the Philadelphia Times.
The facts I'M remarkable criminal suit,
n which well-known Philadelphia peo-
ole figure prominently, nave just been
made public by a preliminary action be-
ore one of the city magistrates.
Application WAS made to Governor
P~attisen a few days ago for a requisition
or the arrest Of Mrs. Belan, nee Miss
Mary Solomon, for "any years a young
society belle of Brooklyn. On account
If technical mlormalities in the papers
he requisition was refused, with per.
mission to renew il when the facts in
he case were p aced before his Excel
ency. The charge of bisamy is pre-
erred by the lady's husband, Henry
enedetti Belan, a wealthy New Orleans
merchant, now living in New York,
he purpose of beginning the p-osecu.
lou.
The story is a very curious one,
About three years ago Miss Solomon,
who then dwelt in Brooklyn, on Pierre
port street, neal Wall street ferry, left
aer home unknown to her parents. She
was an attractive young lady and had
many admirers. Her presence had been
noticed at nearly every reception given
IN Brooklyn Heights. After being alb
sent from home for nearly six months
;nc wrote to her parents notifying them
hat she had married Henry Benedict
Belan, of New Orleans, where she was
hen living. They had taken up their
feside7ce at . prominent hotel in tina,
ity. The clerk of the house, Simon
Johnes, showed much attention to Mr.,
snd Mrs. Beian, AID it is said that no
sooner had they engaged quarters in the
hotet than an intimacy sprang up be-
ween the clerk and Mrs. Belan, which.
though not noticed by the husband, was
remarked by all TIE boarders.
One evening about a year after his
marriage the husband returned from
l trip into the interior aul found the
rooms which he had occupied during
/ is stay vacant. Two days elapsed be.
fore he ascertained that his wife, child,
and the managing clerk had left for
parts unknown. After putting private
detectives on their track Mr.. Belan as
,er,ained that the trio had CONGO II to
New York aud had there taken up then
residence on Thiriy-s.xth street. IL
order to obtain the legal stratus in re
c'N " 'S''S Pt'lSt'l e'S '.i WIN
and her companion are said to have beeu
married, she taxing the risk of
being indicted for bigamy. Then, I'M
der the advice of q lawyer that they
Gould escape criminal liability, they
,ame to Philadelphia and were married
privately again. They have been liv,
my together in this city evel
since. The husband by coun'
sci, made a complaint on Friday before
4 police magistrate of this city for his
wife's arrest on the ground of bigamy,
and for Simon Johnes' arrest on the
ground of adultery. The warrants were
ssued. The papers were sent to Penn
ylvania and q requisition was applied
or. The Governor is said TO have de
dared that when a well authenticated
certificate Of marriage from New Or!ean!
vas produced and filed q requisi,ior
would not be necessary. The woman
md the clerk can then be arrested anc
;ried for the offence in Philadelphia, in
,tead OF sending them to New Orleans
From reports received it is stated tina
Mrs. BeIan, who is quite rich. intends
10 leave her communion and return te
ser relatives in Brooklyn. Several at
orneys are engaged on the case tn
lOpe to bring it TO a speedy trial,