The Washington times., 1894-12-03
MAJOR ARNES EXPLAINS.
He Declares that His Family Troubles are
All Owing 10 the interference of
Outsiders

Outsiders.
Major G. A. Armes. whose domestic trou-
bles have been the subject of recent litigation
and publication, called at the Office Of THE
TIMES last night and voluntarily made a
statement OF his side Of the controversy.
He said: There has been a great deal
published in the papers about my affairs that
j have had neither time nor inclination to re-
fute or explain. but / now feel it to be my
duty to state a few facts, in order that those
who seem 10 be so much interested shall know
the truth
There has been no trouble in my family
through any acts Of mine, nor from failure
upon my part TO provide for and take care OF
my wife and children. few mischiei-mak-
ing outsiders, who seem 10 have nothing 10
do but NEEDLE with things that do not con
Germ them. have had influence over my vile
so far as TO induce her 10 believe she could
and should have more privileges than could
grant.
After consulting with several lawyers, all
Of whom declined TO take her case or give her
any advice against me. they finally secured
the services OF Cook & Lewis.
Through a desire 10 get the case one OF
them persuaded nay wife, through misrepre-
sentations, 10 borrow money OF certain friends
To make the pay secure. and by further mis-
representations succeeded in getting her away
from my house during my sence upon the
ground that hecCuld only secure a separation
by that course
Having failed before two judges. Hagner
and Bradley, both Of whom declined to pro-
ceed with the case or allow aiimOny or cOun-
sci fees. Justice Cox was appealed TO. After
a thorough examination into the case. be also
declined 10 grant the alimony and counsel
fees. but upon the suggestion Of my attorneys
that I had a good home furnished and that l
was willing 10 provide for the family and al
low nav wife reasonable sum for her subsist-
ence, the Judge fixed her allowance at $40
per month.
This was not satisfactory to her, and she
made a proposition that if 1 would make a
little more liberal allowance she would with
draw the suit and settle the matt r out of
court. We reached a satisfactory conclusion,
and my wife and children came home in time
TO eat Thanksgiving dinner with me- So lar
everything is satisfactory.
"The main difference between my wife and
me was on account of my sending three OF the
children away 10 school. My wife was made
10 believe 1 was doing it to spite Ter.
Two OF the principal actors against me,
Fathers Stafford and Barry, have been
charged with their oficiousuess in a com
munication 10 Cardinal Gibbons. and I nave
. his reply They and one other deceived me
4 in connection with the marriage OF my
daughter. They promised me they would
/ not assist in or have anything TO do with her
+ marriage with an Objectionable suitOr, but il
has been shown to ne that they were false tC
thar promise. They slipped the couple OF
into the rear OF the convent, and Father
Barry performed the ceremony.
Il have the satisfaction Of knowing that he
has been relieved from his charge al Ten
nalytoWn in consequence, and l hope to see
! the others relieved also -