The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-02
DEAF MUTE DIVORCE CASE.
MRS. HIIGHT Sues HER MILLIONAIRE
HUSBAND FOR SEPARATION.

Both Arc Deaf Mutes and Have Grent
WeRlth-Husband Accused Of Non-sup-
port-A Son-in-Law in tho Family Brought
Discord-JudEe Van Wyck in the Case.
NEwBuRs. July Judge HirschbsrE had
the famous deaf mute case before him again
to-day. The suit IA brought by Mary i.
Haight against Henry Jansen Haght for ali
mony and counsel fees. pending n trial for
separation. Both are deaf mutes and have
great wealth. They support summer home
at Newport a winter home In New York and
country home in Goshen. this county. Col.
lnRersoll's law firm appeared for the rlaintif.
and former Judge AugustusVanWyck PERSONAL
~ represented the defendant. The plaintiff al
legged that for-six months past defendant had
done nothing for the support OF his family. and
FOR i've years previous had not supported them
In manner fitting their station. They were
married in 1858.
The plaintiff Is a member OF one OF the best
families In Memphis. Tenn. Tbs defendant
10 the son OF one Of the .wealthiest families Of
Orange county. the father al. his death few
years ago leaving an estate valued at nearly
S2OOOOOO. After their marriage they went
to live on the HON estead with Mr.. Haight's
parents. In 1895 the motherhood. She was
at that time possessed OF great wealth in her
own name besides tho income from her hus-
bands estate, which amounted to S25.OO0 an
nually. She disposed OF 500. 600 by will and
the balance Of her estate was valued at over
S3OOOOO by the appraisers. All went In trust
to her two sons. This was indepen lent OF tho
81 100000 left by her hu, band. Among the
properties belonging 70 tho estate are the
Nlcho as Hotel and an apartment h puse on
Maverley place all In the city Of New York. Re-
aud park OF UPWARD oi thirty acres near by.
where $4,000 mausoleum was etrcted. A
rough estimate put the income OF the estate
Plaintiffs counsel sail! that since the death
Of deiendan''s mother he has not lived de-
Gently nor befting one OF his station IN tho
community. and that now he is a fugitive hid
ingTin an adjoining state. Judge Van Wyck
hoped for tho good OF all concerned that no
alimony would be granted. as 10 would simply
preclude the, possibility Of reuniting husband
and wife and wreck a home that might other
wise be kept together with little judcious
work, ,,,
son and two daughters One Of he daughters
is l"H years OF age. The children are not
Haghi secured the s' strSrsa Of of i.afnute
OF the, name Of Essis Phantom. The ED
est est daughter mnrrisd. and TIC intro.
brought discord. He knew Of the wealth OF
his Tifs's parents. and lie looked about Tor a
Haight against her companion. Miss Phantom.
and Mrs. Haight left tho homestead. Thsl
she INSTITUTED pr9ceedings t. remove the
against the defendant in the courts OF Orange
county. and comnencsd foreclosure proceed
inPs against the homestead to compel the paw
nent OF $500. FINALLY. driven from his homo.
the defendant was compelled to take up his
abode with friends He il willing to live with
his wife and DAUGHTER. but wants nothing to
do with those who have heen the cause OF all
his troubles.
Judge Van Wyck opposed the motion for all.
monv and counsel fees on three grounds: First.
that plaintiN has fund sufficient IT, carry on
the suit and to support herself until the trial
shall take place second. every equity has been
denied in the answer: third the separation
may Only he temporary and IL not needed.
Justice Hrschberg said he would not decide
tho question otfhand. but would examine tho
papers. He assured Judge Van Wyck, how
ever. that il was n plain matter OF law that q
man must support his wife and minor chill
dren. and in style In keeping with their po-
sitlon In lfn and aNniAtY