The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
BROKEN HEARTED MAN
GREAT SORROW OF JOHN S. VAN
CLEvE, THE BLIND MUSICIAN.
Man Well known in Musical Cir
cles Here Is Deserted by His Hand
some Wife i'm Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 27.-There is a sensa-
ton in musical circles here that is of in
terest in indianapolis, where Prof. John s.
Van Cleve, one of the principals in the
affair. has long been known as a musician
and musical critic of high rank. The En-
quirer to-day has the story as follows:
Prof John S. Van Cleve, the well-known
blind music teacher, has been deserted by
his wife. Such is the information given to
the police by him. Thus far the authorities
have been unable to get any trace of her.
Yesterday Professor Van Cleve called at
the police headquarters and said he had
received word that his wife had gone to-
New York He said that he and his wife
had always lived happily together until two
years ago, when she began to change in her
manner. She became cross and snappish at
times. He did not know how to account for
it except that she was not satisfied with
their financial affairs, which might have
been better, but were as good they could
make them.
Last Saturday they had a quarrel. She
continued, however, to aid him with his
work, and he Supposed everything was all
right He supposed she went to Dayton,
KY, on Tuesday to form a musical club.
When she did not return that night he
concluded she was busy with her work
elIlu COulQ not return. Oll wednesday ne
received a letter from her saying she felt
she was a burden upon him and intended
earning her own living. That letter was
written on paper of the Palace Hotel. She
said her address would De of the
hoffman House, New York. The Professor
Inquired at the Palace Hotel, put no one
there knew anything OF her.
He sad it nignt DE possible that she had
been gwen employment by Charles f. Par
ish, an agent OF Houghton, M4fnin q Co.,
of Boston She knew mini, but the Pro- eS-
sor SAD he could not believe that there
was anything IN their relations that was
improper. the police made some inquiries
ABOUT Mr.. Parlsn at the burnet House,
where he usually hved when here. He had
ne registered at the Dennison Hotel on
Tuesday. A woman was With him, regis
tered as his WIFE. When he ieIt he inquired
the time Of the departure OF q train for
Vincennes. Ind. He left Wednesday even
ing after supper
Prof. Van Cleve is almost distracted over
the disappearance Of his wife. lie cannot
account Tor her actions, except, as he said,
she had become worried over their financial
who loved admiration and hne dress, but
her husband SAID he never thought there
was anything wrong about that
This the ending OF what was q roman
tic love match. Mrs. Van Cleve's maiden
name was Lewis. She came here ten years
study music. Professor Van Cleve was her
tutor They fell in love and were married.
One child. son. was born. When she
day, to Troy, O., to the home of his
of public schools in that city.
Professor Van Cleve last night attended
the second concert of the College String Or
chestra. The Odeon was filled to the doors
with a cultured and musical audience. Mr..
Van Cleve was sitting in. the company of
Profs. A. Gantvoort and Charles A. Gran
| niger. He listened to the music awhile, for
| a half hour more, sounds that he had
| familiarized himself with for many years;
but fhnxr 1tr thnyy
how grated harshly on his ears. They had
| lost the charm of domestic harmony and
sble disgrace that had come. to his little
| household. like clap of thunder---he sobbed
aloud and his head dropped in the chair.
ana ia away y
Enquirer reporter he gave, as best he could
IN disconnected ways thee story Of his
Il cannot believe that my wife has de-
| serted me, and yet the facts all point that
| day from the Palace Hotel. she tells me
| that she has gone, and that it would be
| useless for me to make a search fol. her.
| / lay all my troubles at the door of this
| book agent, Mr.. Parish. He came to me
| several months ago and induced me to pur-
acquainted with my wife, and she took a
| kindly interest in him. She noticed that
he had some bad habits, and declared She
| but that she did not satisfy him.
II did not like his company very much
4 however, my Vile persisted In taking ar
| interest in what she called his reform. Or
| Christmas day my wife. Mr.. Parish and
myself enjoyed our dinner together. He
then protested that he entertained the mos
| unself1sh friendship for me. A few weeks
| ago he called on me at the college TO col
lect the remainder of the book bill I OWED
| him. am sure do not know what to do
| Bat my bright little boy has been left me-
Mr. Van Cleve could say more, and il
| would have been cruel to press him fur
| ther on the subject. He was escorted home
| by his friends, completely exhausted from
nervous proStravion.