New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-18
TROUBLE OYER MIR. TILDENS WILL.
POSSIBILITY OF A CONTEST ABOUT 1T.

DISSATISFACTION WITH THE TREATMENT OF Mr.
TILDEN's RELATIVES BY ANDREW II. GREEN.
For several days statements have been pub
ished TO tho effect that dissatisfaction existed among
the iegatees OF Samuel j. Tlden respecting the trea
ment that Of them had received at the hands Of
lie executors. The summary closing OF Greystone by
order, 1t is said OF Andrew H. Green and the practical
eIcctment OF Mrs. Pelton and Of Mr. Tildsns neces
has caused a good deal Of unpleasant comment
friend OF the relatives OF Samuel j..
Tiden said yesterday that Andrew II.
Greon had practically compelled Mrs Pelton.
Mr. Tld sister. and Misses Ruby Tldcn tho
daul hers OF Henry A. Tilden leave Graystone Mr.
Green had informed most OF the serv-
ants that they must look for other
situations after September l. Grocers In Yonkers
were also informed that the estate would not
be liable for provisions and groceries furnished
after that date. The friend added that the
ladies felt that they had been harshy treated
by Mr. Green They did not doubt that the executors had
Alright to compel them to leave Graysone, but they
thought IL would not be stretch OF authority to allow
them to remain there un I'll October /. Miss Ruby Til
den had for four been the head OF MI Tlden's
household. She had the direction OF all the hous ehod
affairs, and had made 1t pleasant for Mr. Green when
his welcome by Governor Tilden not always tho
warmest Immediately after Mr.. Tildens death tho
ladies made to feel that 1t longer q home
for them. Even the coachman was told that he must
look for another situation after September l. The
tain OF the yacht Viking, in which Mr.. Tlden ac-
customed to take short cruises accom- panied by the
young ladies' informed that all unnecessary ex-
penses must cease and the yacht would be put out o
commission as soon practicable.
No effort was made, tho gentleman declared to save
the feelings OF Mrs Pelton young ladies'. They
were plainly given to understand that after September
l they would be considered interopers and unwel-
come ones at that. Mrs. Peton, who is seventy-two
years od. has been spending the summer at Lenox.
Her house in this city is Undergoing repairs. 1t will be
ready for occupancy In about two weeks. This cond-
tion OF things represented to Mr.. Green. and he
asked to allow tho ladies to remain until October l.
He positively refused to do but they were allowed
to remain until September M Green quoted the fol-
lowing section OF the Revised Statutes as an implied
order for the course he pursuing;
No executor named in will shall before letters
testamentary are granted have any power to dispose OF
part OF the estate OF the testator except TO pay
funeral charges interfere with such estate in any
manner further than is necessary Tor Its preservation
Mr.. Green construed this to mean that no OK
penditures should be made chargeabe the es-
tate that could In anywise be prevented There
fore he off tho supplies which might be charged
against the estate. IL wasrepresented to him that the
ladies remaining at Graystone for few weeks would
not necessarily he an additional expense. but he could
not be brought to it in that light Mrs Pelton then
went TO the house OF relatives in Poughkeepse and tho
nieces Ruby and Susan 1iden, went to their mothers
house at New-LebanoD, Columbia County A house,
servants left to for the Graystone man.
Sion There are also three servants left at the
Gramercy Park mansion.
George H. and Samuel j. Tdcn, jr. the sons of Henry
A. Tlden, dissatisfied with tho OF their unces
will. The Graphic yesterday said:
In 1879 their fathers troubles eliminated and George
H. and = j. Jllden, r induced 10 take the business
New Lebanon which had formerly been conducted by
their father There was at that time at the kndeT9ook
dorsenents made between the years 1872 and 1879,
as well as quite held by the Union National
Bank OF knderh0ok ana also by the Van scott estate OF
the place. There was also large number OF obl-
n"rtgage Su Of which was given to secure
tain which IL: A. Tiden had discounted IN tne
winters OF 1876 and S77 and also in thof all OF 1870
andthe spring OF 1876
The young men since then havc been engaged in try
ing to meet obligations of their father. AMI have
been to q certain extent successful. They understood
that the remaining debt would DO cared for by their
uncle in his will 1t heavy burden for the young
men to shoulder and they would not have
undertaken 1t had not they believed that
some OF their uncles wealth would soon tighten the
load. The young men nave shown that they possess
good business abilities and have reduced the old debts
somewhat but would take long time to clear of the
load which they had hand in incurring.
The question OF contesting Mr.. Tilden's will Is under
advisement by the young They have had legal
advice the subject but have not definitely decided
what to do. One clause OF Mr. Tdens
will provides that II any Of the
bene0caries contests the will he for
felt all tho benefits that he would have received
This has also been considered 1t 10 the advice OF good
lawyers that risk is run in this direction. 1t has
been decided that person forfeit what he would
possess by seeking to establish rights that he
believes he may possess under the law. 1t Is probable
that the nephews will decide within day or two just
what course to pursue. All the indications point to
a contest, The nephews have been advised by prom
lawyers that they have good case II they choose
to make contest
Mrs Whittesey one OF the sisters Of Mr. Tilden living
In est has sent power OF attorney to act for
her may be deemed best by the relatives hero aud at
New Lebanon Samuel j. Tilden r, In the city
Wednesday and Thursday consulting with friends on the
subject of contestng the will. He started for home on
Thursday evening.
Andrew II. Green went to Worcester yesterday to be
absent a week more. lie refused to any thing In
regard to the will, further than TO say that
he had acted he deemed best for
the interests OF the estate John Bgeow one OF the
ecutors was IN yesterday, but he went TO his cOnn
try seat near West Point in the afternoon George W.
Smith the remaining executor, is still at Hudson.