Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-14
CASE BEFORE COURT
MRS. JENNINGS SUIT FOR MAIN
TENANCE AND INJUNCTION.
Her Husband Denies the Allegations
in Her Petition-Statements
Submitted.

Hearing in connection with the proceed
ings for maintenance and Injunction insti-
tuted by Caroline Henning against George
c. Hennfng. president of the Traders Ma
tional Bank occupied the attention Of JUS
tice Hagner. in Equity Court No. /, the
greater part of today.
The hearing was upon the temporary re-
straining order enjoining Mr.. Henning and
his daughter by a former marriage, Miss
Alice B. Henning, from interfering with
the complainant in her occupancy Of house
1928 Goth street. and upon q motion Of Mrs.
Henning for an allowance of alimony, PEN
dente lite. The hearing had not beea con-
cluded at late hour this afternoon. The
argument was opened by Attorney Wilton
j. Lambert. representing Mrs. Hennins;
Attorneys s. T. Thomas and VIM. A. Cor
don. appearing for Mrs. Henning. and Mr..
Henning. respectively. followed. Attorney
D. w. Baker. in behalf of Mrs. Henning.
will conclude.
Denial Of Allegations.
In his answer to his wife's bill Of COM
plant, filed today, Mr.. Henning denies that
since the It'll of last August he has refused
to support her, and has stopped all delivery
of supplies to her. On the contrary, he de-
clares that he has paid all bills for grocer
les, servants hire and doctors services up
to the end of the month Of September.
Mr.. Henning denies that he is possessed
Of real and personal property to the amount
of $50 900 and asserts that his net personal
estate Is worth not more than $4,000, and
his real estate, including farm In Viz
ginia is worth not more than $500. He
admits that his salary as president of the
Traders National Bank is 5000 a year, and
he adds his net income from all sources
including the salary mentioned, does not
amount to more than $500 year.
Further. 1t Is denied by Mr.. Henning that
bco mt ha a
late at night, and very much frightened
the occupants" He admits that he re-
moved the silverware from the house, but
explains that most of 1t belonged to a
former wife and was the property of his
children: and that he removed the chains
from the front door In order that he might
have access to his individual property. He
has never been to the house since he left
there last August SO he says. except to get
his wearing apparel and other necessaries.
1t Is also admitted that August 25 last he
conveyed the property, 1928 Goth street, to
his daughter, Alice B. Henning, in fee. Mr.
Henning denies that the conveyance was
made to carry out a scheme for gaining
possession Of the house. He says the trans
fer was made for the purpose Of providing
for his daughter, Alice B. Henning, who Is
with notice by Alice B. Henning to vacate
the 10Th street property and made no de-
tense to the action for possession, not de-
string to continue the occupation thereof.
An Offer Of Settlement.
Since his separation from his wife, Mr..
Henning goes on to say, he offered to
execute a deed Of settlement in which the
amount he offered to provide for her sup
port was greater than he believed his es-
tate and income justified. The offers, 1t
Is added were made by him because he
recognized his obligation to provide and
support her, and wished to prevent pub
licity In regard to the differences between
himself and his wife.
Mr.. Henning says that he is nearly sew
enty years of age, and that his wife is
forty-two years old He charges that the
separation was forced upon him by the
complainant. declaring that his wife used
intoxicating liquor to excess, not only at
home. but IN public places with persons OBJ
jectionable to him.
In concluding his answer, Mr. Hennng.
who Is represented by Attorneys Gordon q
Gordon, sets forth that during the whole
time he lived with his wife he bore him
self toward her with kindness, liberality
and consideration, and did everything in
his power to properly provide for her and
to add to her comfort and happiness. He
used every effort to have her reform her
habits. he says. and only separated from
her when he became convinced that she
was determined to disregard his advice
and directions.