The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-09
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DIVORCE TO BE AVOIDED
Bishop Hurst and His Wife Arrange
a Legal NcnarhtiOn.


Washington, June bishop John F.
| Hurst oof the Methodist Church and his
wife have agreed to a legal separation and
the bishop was engaged today with r. R
Root Of Buffalo, a brother of Mrs. Hurst,
in completing the plans. It is said there
viii be no divorce. Mrs Hurst has been
living in EulUe}e for many months past.
The cause Of the separation is said to be
due 10 incompat.bIity. 1t has been known
for considerable time that while their
marriage had proved a disappointment on
both sides no bitterness existed between
them. 1t was their earnest wish that some
satisfactory means should be found by
which the bishop should not be hampered
in his great work in connection with the
American University and at the same time
Mrs. Hurst should be relieved OF the bur
den and uncongenial work of a life not
grateful TO her tastes.
A few days ago, in accordance with the
wishes Of Mrs. Hurst, the bishop invited
her brother, Mr.. Root of Buffalo, to con-
suit with him in regard to the division Of
property and the terms of separation
which would be agreeable to both. The
bishop also drew up a deed conveying
magnificent home purchased and furnished
by her mother shortly before their marri-
age seven years ago. This deed was filed
for record today. This property comprises
the two large lots at the corner Of Seven
teenth street and Massachusetts, avenue
and a magnificent brick mansion thereon.
1t is one Of the most exclusive and aristO-
cratic parts of the west end. Attorney
General Griggs' home is next door.
Mrs. Hurst is a young woman. hand
some, and one to whom the SAVIOR of life is
sweet in itself. She has two little daugh-
ters and her time has been almost excTus-
lively devoted to them. Bishop Hurst is 50
years Of age, quiet in demeanor and given
to the society of learned professors and
students of science or biblical lore. Be
sides his duties as rector of the American
University church work necessitated that
the bishop should spend a great deal of his
time in travel Frequently he would not
spend more than a week in a month at
home. This of course was not the life for
a girIish matron. The society and CONVEX
sation Of ministers, doctors Of divinity
and scholars is We'll enough, but when the
long talks take always the same trend,
the future Of one institution. it doubtless
became monotonous to Mrs. Hurst, who is
not so enthusiastic.
The marriage Of Bishop Hurst and Miss
Root was the plan Of her mother, lady
who had great respect for the learned
bishop, and believes in his mission TO
found the greatest Of American univers-
tiles at the capital Of the United States.
To this end she left hundred thousand
dollars 10 be used in the endowment Of the
institution. and also bequeathed $4,000 to
Bishop Hurst personally in token of her
esteem for him and also as a personal pro-
vision for his needs as the husband Of her
only daughter.
Bishop Hurst, through his connection
with the American University, has become
known throughout the country. and. while
his administration of affairs has been crit
ic.sed 10y q certain faction in the Metho-
dist church. he still has a powerful back
ing. It is feared by prominent Meth0dists
here that the publication OF the bishops
domestic infelicities VIII seriously hamper
the progress of this great work.