Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-18
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NEW YORK, April 17.-It was whispered
in uptown theatrical circles tonight that
another case has been added to the long list
of divorce suits among members Of the pro-
fession. The contesting parties this time, it
was limited, were pretty Marion Msnola, the
leading singer In the McCaull Opera Com
pany, and her husband, who until year
or SO ago was known to the comic opera
stage as Carl Irving.
All the singers who heard of the affair
confessed that they were not surprised. Miss
Manola is nightly impersonatine leading
role in the MAY Queen" at Palmer's,
with the McCaull Company. She is
pretty, vivacious, with sparkling eyes,
a 1.-THE, slender figure, and a
silvery voice. She has been in the Nc
Caull forces number of seasons, and her
wages are large She would not discuss the
unfortunate affair tonight but she had de-
puted to Col. B. D. Stevens, who is repre-
senting Colonel McCaull in the latter's alb
sence abroad, authority to speak for her.
A CLEAN DIVORCE CASE.
Colonel Stevens confessed that Miss
Manola had instituted suit against her hus-
band, as reported, "though," he added,
"tne case, am sure, has none of the un-
savory features which so distinguish
theatrical affairs Of this sort Miss Manola
has asked for legal separation, and prays
that the custody Of her daughter
be awarded to her, with maintenance for
the child. The ground she urges is nom
support, believe. Her husband was form
erly with her In our company, but for the
last year or more he has been engaged In a
mercantile business
''Miss Manola is very popular with the
patrons of Colonel MoCaulls operas, and is
highly esteemed by all her associates in the
company, and her non- professional friends
as well. Nothing can come up, am sure,
which will attach discredit to her. She
is a loving and careful mother, and
takes this action to protect what she believes
to be the best interests of her daughter.
The child is now with her, and she will un-
doubtedly contest the matter to the end, in
order to secure absolute custody Of her loved
one. 1 am not sure whether the suit has
actually been entered in court, but matters
have gone SO far that legal proceedings are
now inevitable, and will be quickly opened.
Mr.. Irving has not entered any counter suit
to my knowledge"
MR. IRvINe's SIDE OF THE TROUBLE.
Carl Irving could not be found tonight,
but an intimate friend was willing to speak
for him. 1.-THE trouble between Marion
Manola and her husband, I" said this friend,
sis not of very long standing, but it has
reached point where legal arbitration is
imperative. Mr.. Irving will not suffer
his child to be taken from him without
q struggle, yon may be sure. He feels, and
50 do all those who know the facts, that he
has been wronged, and he will vindicate his
name at all hazards. Irving's right name
is Henry s. Mould, and he was long time
a resident of Cleveland. The trouble began
when the wife secured an engagement with
McCaull and the husband did not.
To put 1t in nutshell, he was fairly driven
from her. Her friends may call him jea1-
Gus. He was simply watchtul. He saw
what many another actress husband has
seen and suffered from, thoughtless conduct
on her part and q disregard Of wifely discre-
tion, which justified him In the measures
ter, Adelaide Mould, is beautiful girl
years old.
A SIMPLE SUIT FOR SEPARATION.
''It is true that Mrs. Mould has sued SIM
ply for separation with custody of and
maintenance for the child. But Mr.. Mould
will probably not let the matter rest in this
form. believe he some time ago
commenced proceedings against his
wife, in which he also asked for
the custody of the child. His friends think
that if the record of each. parent is venti-
lated in court it will be found that he is
entitled to take charge Of the child. have
heard that upon learning OF Mr.. Mould 8
action his wife gave signs Of weakening, and
make the suggestion that if Mould cease to
press his suit she would drop the case alto
gether, and allow things to 60 on as they
have gone before this-in neutral manner,
each keeping up regular correspondence
and visiting the daughter at frequent inter-
walls.
"The little girl is now in Mt st. Vincent
Convent, where she was placed last fall,
Mr.. Mould and governess having previ-
ously cared for her from November, 1887.
The charge that Mr.. Mould does not support
his wife cannot be proved. He is now a
successful business lnan, engaged in the
Southern iron business at 45 Broadway, and
can well afford to take care Of his wife in q
proper manner. But
SHE HAS CEASED TO LOVE HIM,
and is fully aware of his desire that she
should leave the stage. That has been the
secret of their separation. Mr.. Mould was
especially distressed by the Irritation be-
tween Hubert Wilke, of the Nc
Caull Company, and Miss Man.
ola. Night after night Wilke
paid marked attention to Miss Manola,
sending her flowers. At that time the feel
ing among the other members of the Me-
Caull troupe was entirely in Mr.. Mould's
favor, and 1 am told that for a long time
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the troupe refused to speak to her."