The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-10
HEARD IN COURT.
The Case of Millionaire King Before
the Appellate Judges.

case OF William ii. King ct al, appellant,
VS.. George Gordon King was heard. The
fscts ia the case ara as follows: William
III. King was born in Newport about
seventy-hve years ago. In early life he
was engaged in the China trade. In 1850
he settled down until 1866 when he
was committed to the Someryille hospital
by the order of Judge Bradley, IL being
apparent that Mr.. King was insane. He
remained in the hospital until 1893 with
out any move being made in regard To his
confinement, his two brothers acting as
guardian OF his estate. In 1898 Mrs.
Ross, who appears TO be in no way related
to William II. King, made an application
improperly confined. The Massachusetts,
court appointed Hon. John ID. Long
guardian ad litem. He made a report
stating that Mr.. King was in such a con-
dition that his release would be inexpedi-
ent. The proceedings were dismissed, and
an sppeal taken 10 the full bench was dis-
missed. Further attempts were made by
Mrs. Ross to secure the release OF Mr..
King on q writ OF personal rsplevin.
About this timc Caleb Eaton, who repre-
sented himself the friend OF Mr. King,
commenced proceedings in the United
States Court which failed to secure the
custody OF Mr.. King who was then COM
mitted TO the Butler Hospital. At this
time George Gordon King was appointed
guardian of William III. Kings estate.
Mr.. Eaton took probate appeal from
these proceedings. Ii was alleged that at
the time of the appointing OF the guar
dian writ OF habeas corpus was pending
before the United States court and that
therefore the probate action wss
Illegal and N.d. 1t is fur
ther alleged that the probate
court had no jurisdiction, because Mr..
King did not reside in Newport and that
George Gordon King is not proper per-
tn ha ou ardi ha Ia
heard on the defendants motion to dis
miss Caleb Eaton from the case, as il is
alleged that Mr.. Eaton is impaired mem
tally and does not reside within the
jurisdiction OF rie court. The defendants
also move that a guardian ad litem be ap-
pointed TO inquire into the mental con-
dition OF the plaintiff. James f1linghast
appears for the plaintiff, and Roelker &
Sheffield for the defendant.
The East Providence tax dispute was
brought before the Appellate Court today
on the complaiRart's motion TO amend
the original bill of complaint. Lawyer
Cooke, for the respondents, said that
il was necessary to have the
matter settled forthwith and while he
did not object particularly to the amend.
ment he did not wish 10 have the final
settlement of the action postponed by
motions made purely for the sake OF
delay. lie had filed no answer TO the petit
tion for amendment but would do so
forthwith. Lawyer Bassett, in behalf of
the complainants, said that it was not
his purpose TO delay the case. He simply
wished the complainant's bill TO be in
proper shape. The court allowed the
amended bill TO be amended, and now the
matter will come up IN the defendants
demurrer il 1t is pressed.
The suit OF the Conant Thread Company
against Moses Brown and others was
brought up and after some discussion
cd for he .I.s.
ask in their bin that the defendants be
prevented from interfering with a road
which they are building from their works
TO the water.
Also before the appellate division was
heard the following
Supreme Council Catholic Knights of |
America vs., Della Csdden ct al. In this |
case II is ordered by the court that he re-
spondents petition praying for the np- |
p0intment OF Della Csdden guard ia n end |
later for William Z. Cadden be granted
Nancy Melvin VS.. Augustus Martin ct |
ux., ct al. This cause cams on TO be heard |
on the motion of j. Stacy Brown, |
guardian ac Item OF Patrick Judge. Jr., |
a minor, RESPONDENT, for leave to file q
demurrer TO the complainant's bill and |
for a suspension of the !
order of the court relating |
The petition was granted and the de- |
murrer will be heard Wednesday, Nov 2S. !
In this case the complainant when on her |
sick BED, supposing that she was about TO
die, as the complainant asserts, gave her |
property to her sister. The complainant !
aftVrward recovered, but her property
was not restored 10 her. Her sister died,
0nd the pre- oerty went to Patrick Judge,
Jr. The complainant seeks a reconyey-
snce of the properly.
Yetta Kwait vs.. Jacob Kwsit. This
cause was heard on motion for the sp-
pointmcnt of trustee OF the property OF
the complninants estate. In accordance
with the petition Saul Lewanda was ap-
pointed.
Divorce Gases.
The following divorce petitions were
heard before the appellate divisions
Albcrtine McGsir vs.. Francis McGair.
Heard on defendants motion for
allowance pending. proceedings. Law
ger CrosgTove for the petitioner
stated that he was prepared to
show conspiracy on part Of The complain
ant and her sister to get Mrs NcGair
from her husband. The case was con-
tinued one week.
Elisha w. Kenyon VS.. Sarah u. Kenyon.
The respondent asks Tor Glimony and
counsel fee. The court granted her SO a
week aud f35 for fees.
Charles a. Peck vs. Bertha r.. Peck.
The charges are desertion and adultery.
The Petitioner says that they lived to-
gether two months, aud she recently was
married TO Walter j. Nettleton under her
maiden name Of Chase. The decree was
granted nisi.
James a. Potter vs.. Della A. Potter. The
charge Is dCsertion, continued drunken
ness and adultery. The decree was granted
nisi.
James A. Campbell ". Hure1ia Camp
bell. The petitioner charges de8ertion.
The decree was granted nisi
Mary sphinx vs.. Joseph w. sphinx. The
petitioner alleges desertion. The decree
was granted nisi.
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