The Topeka state journal., 1902-10-09
CUBAN WIFE IS COLD.
Son Of Connecticut Court Justice
Files Affidavit.

New York. Oct. s-Emory w. Fem,
the only son of Supreme Court Justice
Fem of Connecticut. in suing his wife
for an absolute divorce yesterday, filed
an affidavit asserting she is cold
proposition" and that she would drive
man to desperation by her coldness.
Eight years ago Fem married Marie
De Leon the beautiful daughter of
wealthy Cuban planter. Fired by his
wife's patriotism he enlisted in the
Cuban army and was captured ana
thrown into a Spanish dungeon When
he returned he says he found MS WlIe s
affections centered in another, and late
ly he decided to bring the present suit
Mrs. Fem denies all the allegations OF
her husband. and asserts he is not
blameleSS of wrOng-dOing. She wants
alimony while the divorce suit is pend
ing, and arguments on her application
were heard by Justice Gildersleeve in
special term. part VI of the supreme
court
Mrs Fem appeared in court dressed
in the height of fashion, and accom-
panied by a friend, Miss Jessie Greg
ory When her husbands lawyer, David
H. Neuberger, was setting forth his
clients case Mrs. Fem Indignantly
arose and tried to get inside the railing
where the lawyer stood. She was re-
strained by her companion, and few
minutes later left the court room i'll
anger
MY wife is the coolest proposition, as
far as her disposition and manners are
concerned, which exists in the form of
human being" says Fem in his affi-
davit ''She has turned so absolutely
cold toward me in the last six or seven
years that it is impossible by words or
language to describe to the court this
woman's disposition.
''She is tantalizing, and would drive
man to desperation by her coldness. She
is the most despicable creature in the
form of woman, and is gifted with the
power of deception that is absolutely
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Counsel for Mrs. Fem said her hus-
band had deserted her four years ago,
and since then had not contributed to-
ward her support He ASSERTED Fem
went to Cuba without her knowledge
and consent. to which the husband re-
plies by saying his wife made a small
Cuban flag for him to take with him.
Mr. Neuberger said while Fem was
in Cuba the Cuban Junta paid his wife
SO a week. He asserted that when the
war broke out on the island Fem was
perfecting a torpedo to be used against
the Spaniards. 1t was not perfected,
and Fem lost money by the invention.
After returning to this country Fem
separated from his wife. 1t was said,
and subsequently was arrested and ar
raigned on his wifes charge of aban-
donment.
After hearing the court declined to
order alinony but commanded Fem to
contribute to the support of his little
daughter. Recently the couple were in
court as the result of habeas corpus
proceedings brought by Fem to obtain
possession of the child.
Fem asserts that before his marriage
he was well off. and that he went
broke by reason of his wife's e=.-ava-
gance He also alleges that because of
her actions he was forced to give UP
profitable position in Boston. and that
finally he had to Leave the town of
Northampton owing to his wife's rela-
tions with certain college students.
Fem says he has written frequently to
his wife, offering to care for their child
if she would allow him to see her. but
that she absolutely refused this natural
request u-til ordered to do so by the
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