The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-02
HE'LL TRY TO FORGET.
Deserted by Wife James II. Morris
EnIists in Navy.

1t is an old proverb that the sea has
many tragedies. and that more than
one sad heart has found solace on its
waves"
A well built, handsome young man,
about % years of age, entered the Unit
ed States naval recruiting office in the
federal building this morning.
Good morning" he said to Petty
Officer Leukart. who is in charge. 7
should like to join the navy"
His eyes were red and swollen, show
ing that he had evidently been crying.
But it is not the business Of the recruit
and family affairs of applicants.
Are you married?" asked Mr..
Leukart, as he asks of all applicants.
My wife took our baby last night, :"
was his answer. and left me. 1 made
up my mind that 1 was going to leave
also, and get as far away from Kansas
as 1 could. I noticed that a navy re-
cruiting office was in town, according
to the State Journal, so I decided to
enlist. That is what 1 am here for"
The man gave his name as James H.
Morris and said that he had been living
with his wife, since they were married
almost a year and a half ago, at 1890
Chase street. He was examined by the
surgeon and passed.
He was asked to tell the story of his
trouble and said: 4 was married to
girl by the name of Eva Morris, just
the same name as mine, one year and
four months ago. We set up house
keeping at 1880 Chase street and were
very happy. Six months ago baby
boy was born to US. I worked hard
every day and we just got along nicely.
But yesterday" he continued, while
[ was walking along the street with my
wife, 1 passed one of my old friends
and talked to her. This made my wife
suspect that I was not true to her, and
she became very jealous Last night
she said that she was going to leave
me, and taking the baby and some
clothes, went to her mothers home in
North Topeka at lilo Kansas avenue.
1T has just broken me all up" con-
tinued Morris as tears came to his eyes
AGAIN Il lust decided to leave here as
oIIicl<Iv as possible. didn't know just
mind to get away. When 1 saw in the
state Journal last night that naval
recruiting officer is stationed here in
town. l came up and decided to enlist.
tt is the best thing for me to do
am going to sea with the intention of
irving to forget, partially at least, my
trouble I should like to have the baby,
hut nv wife insisted on taking It, and
/ thought that it was only right 10 ie[
her have it. But it hurts me an aWfui
lot
Eight recruits were found in Topeka
nv the United States naval recruiting
! ofF7cers during their stay in the city
eroT1 last Monday morning, until today
at noon. when the station was removed
to Trenton. Mo
All Of the boys who Joined here have
/ their homes in this city. with the eA-
Tbev were sent to Norfolk, Va, this
/ afternoon where they will go on train
/ ing ships. and then be sent to sea on
war vessels as apprentice seamen.
| The following are those who were ac-
/ cantad and left this afternoon: Franklin
Fsvan Wilson. EskI4dge; john William
/ hewitt. Topeka; William Allen, Tope-
/ IA. William Thomas Skaggs, Topeka;
Lee Joseph Harrison. Iopeka' Sna -i,.-a
/ I95(ron Tonel<a. Paul Ward Hoaglln
Topeka; James Morris, Topeka.