The record-union., 1892-02-29

assuring them of $500 a year until my
son was able TO earn an income of that
amount. His wife replied that she would
not stay IN Augusta on any consideration.
He was very much disconnected by
her decision, and for the first time in
formed his mother and myself of his dis
content and unhappiness. We then
learned that he has been gradually es-
tranged from her, and this refusal was
merely one of the long series oftdisagree-
nlents which finally led to the separa-
ton.
The immediate cause of her departure
from Augusta was the fact that my son.
at my request, was with me several DAYS
on campaign trip. He did not go home
as soon as he expected TO, and when he
returned found she had left for New
ork eight hours before. Mrs Blaine
strongly disapproved OF her departure,
earnestly urging her TO remain. She did
not then dream that her son would not
follow bis wife. or suspect that the latter
lett with any less friendly feeling toward
herself than any other member of the
family.
Forseeing the difficulties in the path of
the young couple, she told her daughter
In-law before she left that she would. at
any moment, receive her grandchild for
any length of time-for life, If necessary,
and give him the best of care and atten-
tlon. The offer was neither accepted nor
declined. Before leaving she left note
Tor her husband, the temper and tone of
which Is sufficiently indicated by a single
extract: You knew when you LETT what
the consequence of your trip to Bar Har-
Dor would he. What business had YOU
at Bar Harbor? Why did not you teie-
graph me, and not let me lie awake till
nearly o'clock? You shall live to re-
greet all this. You have broken the
greater part of your promises thus far,
and until you learn TO be truthful you
need not come near me. ! am now mere
to have my affairs discussed among
nelghbors. If you desire to have COM
municallon, you can address the New
y ork Hotel"
On reading the note my son declared,
VIII not follow her." forty-four days
after this wlllful departure she returned
10 my mouse, accompanied by her mother,
my grandson and his nurse. At the mo-
nent OF their arrival there were in the
house only Mrs. Blaine, who was i'll, and
the servants. Mrs. Blaine at once arose,
dressed and went down stairs having
previously instructed her maid to ldo
Everything required for their comfort.
This was the only time she ever met
Mrs. Nevens. Neither lady advanced to
greet her, no hand was extended to her,
but from Mrs. Nevins, seconded by her
ldaughter, came the charges against her
Eson and herself, so insulting and violent
that the servant was called in for the
Ifrankly-eXpr pressed purpose of acting as a
lrestraInt upon the elder visitor. Upon
EtnlS Drlef stay, OF two weeks with u.s. and
Iwith this one last visit of two hours, rest
Isall the SubStantiations Of the statements
Eof the Judge at Deadwood.
l. Before leaving for the West | had adj
lyised with Mrs. Blaine in the event
Iof the return of her daughter-in-law, and
lsShe acted on my advice. Not word
STI mo- tiCr, -,
her, nor was she seen by her sons wife
Iexcept on the street in New York, when
Enot word was exchanged between them.
tMy son is entirely free. No restraint
twas attempted, desired or needed to in
Esure separation. On the day OF his
l.wife's departure he was as strongly de
Itermined AS upon the day of her divorce
Inot to resume relations with her. Far be
| 1t from me TO hold my son blameless,
Though, all the things considered, hold
him more slnned against than SHINING.
But his mother at no time, in thought,
Eword or deed, attempted TO separate man
land wife. On the contrary, She did not
1all by llberality, consideration and eX-
ItenuatIon 10 foster in every practicable
Eway their happiness, if happiness to them
had been possible. JAMES q. BLAINE,
FATHER DUCEY TALKS.
NEW YORK, Feb. pa Herald re-
porter went to Rev. Ducey's house last
night to interview him about the refer
ence to him by Mr.. Blaine in his state
ment. Il have no statement to make"
said Father Ducey. mir. Blaine says 1
| transgressed my priestly duties in mar
rying his son. l merely refer him to
Archbishop Corrigan, who approved all
l did in the matter. 1t would have been
| impossible Tor me to marry young Blaine
without the sanction OF the Archbishop.
l know all about the letter Mr. Blaine
wrote me, and poor letter it is. 1t will
not help to set Mr.. Blaine right before
the Catholic world" More than this the
priest would not say.