St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-17
THEY DoNoT SPEAK AS THEY PASS
MRS. MUssEY, DAUGHTER OFEx-GOY.
FOSTER, LEAVES HER HUSBAND.


FOSTER, LEAVES HER HUSBAND.
Sad Result Of an Iu-Iatched Hdrriage-4
Han Who Cared Less for His WJe, 1t Is
Said. Than, fo,. His Boon CoBspGHions-4
DicOFce suit Probable.
Columbus to.,l Letter Apr. 10.
1t has been an open secret for some days
that Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Mussey, the former
daughter of ex-Goy. Foster, have separated.
They have been pursuing the even tenor of
their ways, so that no public notice has been
taken OF their separation, but Mrs Mussey is
at her old home in Fostaria, and her husband
is in Columbus the greater part of the time.
1t is stated that the match has been an IN
happy one from the beginning.
Gov. Foster went to Columbus in January,
1880, with his family, consisting of Mrs.
Foster and his two daughters Jessie and
Annie There were at that time several as
pirants for the position of Private Secretary
to the Governor, which Mr.. Mussey succeed
ed in securing. The Governor had him on
ly by casual meetings during the campaign,
in which Mr.. Massey was quite active rs
newspaper correspondent, and his appoint
ment was secured through the influence of
H.. y. j..
ers.
Mr.. Mussey was received at the Governors
home, and after a time won the affections of
the younger daughter Miss Annie, lady of
the most generous impulses and of the truest
type of womanhood. She was much the juni-
or of her afiianced husband, and the great
difference in their ages is said to have been
raised as an objection to the marriage, but
Miss Annie, who was mere girl as COM
pared to the man of the world who had won
her. was completely captiyated and would not
listen to the advice of others, not even her
own parents, who earnestly opposed the
match. She was Won by one who had seen
the world, who knew the nature of Young
and loving heart and who had studied every
move that would produce a good effect in her
eyes. He was an actor who left nothing uu-
done to secure the most dramatic effects and
he played the emotional role well. II there
was aught of romance in the courtship TO the
young girl it was based on candor and devo-
ton, and she was sincere and honest He
was very attentive before the marriage-sO
much so that the fact was frequently com
mented on, but always in an honorable way
and with good wishes that their affections
might never be lessened by the trials OF life.
IfrepOrt be true the loving was all done be-
fore the marriage.
The wedding was one of the most brilliant
ever known at the capital. Prominent peo-
pie went from all parts of the state as hon
ored guests and the wedding day is still re-
membered. Gen. Samuel Hunt was the
groom's best man and the gentle Annie
leaned upon her fathers arm as the bridal
party entered the church. There were con-
gratulatons by senators, members of CON
gress and others and one of the finest pres
ents came from Mrs. Garfield, with letter
to the young bride congratulating her and
wishing her joy. Going to New York, the
then happy couple passed few days mt the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, previous to sailing for
Europe on their bridal tour There was, how
ever bitter aching in the young BRIDES
heart before she boarded the steamer for on
the first night at the hotel the wife of a day
was left alone in her room until O'Clock in
the morning by her husband who was away
carousing with some friends. Little is known
as to how they lived together, but from the
many rumors which are in circulation it can
be judged what an unhappy existence theirs
must have been. Neither Of them IS known
to have told the story OF their differences,
and both seem to have endured what could
not be cured for some time in order to avoid
publicity.
1t was, however, common talk in and
about Columbus after their return faom Eu-
rope that the compile did not seem to be de-
voted to each other as before the marriage.
| Mr.. Mussey seldom passed the evening at
| home and was generally to be found at the
hotels or restaurants, while Mrs. Musse
went to receptions with her sister Sometimes,
when he would accompany her to the many
social gatherings to which they were invited,
he would invent some excuse to be called
away in order that he might Join his boon
companions and Mrs. Musscy would be COM
PEELED to 90 home with her sister. This be-
| came the subject of much gossip among soci-
| ETY. people, and at first Mr.. Mussey's strange
behavior was excused on the ground that
it was nothing but one Of Fred's freaks"
After the Governors retirement it was no
ticed that Mrs. Mussey accom- panied her pa
rents to Fostoria and remained there while
her husband fingered in this city and at
Cleveland. For some time this caused no
surprise, as it was looked upon as in keeping
with former actions, but finally it was ru-
mored that Mrs. Mussey had gone home to
remain.
This report, was however, refuted In the
latter part of February by Mrs. Mussey join
| ing her husband here. But she remained
only a few days and returned to Fostoria. IL
was then stated that she had left her husband
for the last time and that she had come back
to try to live with him again, but that,
having lost all respect for him as a man, she
found it beyond the power Of forbearanco
and therefore, she babe him a final adieu.
That they are now permanently separated
there is no doubt and is highly probable that
Mrs Mussey will seek divorce at once.
OTTER TAIL REPUBLICANS.