Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-29
AN AMAZING DUALLIFE
CHARGES AGAINST
GOTHAM BANK PRESIDENT.

Constant A. Andrews. president of the
United States Savings Bank. former presi-
dent of the United States Realty Company,
director OF the Metropolitan Museum or
Art, of the American Museum OF Natural
History and of the New York Botanical
Gardens, and whose wife is related by mar
rage to President Roosevelt, has been
named as correspondent In a sensational
suit for absolute divorce brought by
Frank Klemme. a bookkeeper, living In
Phila delphia against his wife, Anna Nj.
Klemme
The case presents astonishing complica-
tons. In the divorce papers Mrs. Klemme
is charged with living at the Andrews resi-
dence. No. 1877 Madison avenue. and there
posing as housekeeper. And ii was dis
closed last night that Mrs. Blanche Vance
Andrews. wife of the millionaire correspond
emit, was In the house, under treat
ment for mental decisions until yesterday
when she was mysteriously removed to a
retreat on the Hudson.
MRS. John Ellis Roosevelt of No 67B
Madison avenue. sister of Mrs. Andrews
and whose husband is cousin of President
Roosevelt. was greatly exercised last night
when she was appraised of the divorce ac-
tion. and declared that legal steps would
at once be taken to protect her sisters In
terests
Sisters Life Wrecked.
Constant A. Andrews has wrecked my
i
am shocked beyond measure at the condi-
lions said to exist at the Andrews home
The town house at No 1877 Madison avenue
is. owned by Mrs. Andrews and II the facts
as described In the divorce papers are cor
rect our family will take immediate action
10 separate my sister from the influence OF
her husband. Her large estate is now held
In trust by my husband and her attorneys.
II have known for some time past that
MI Andrews has had young woman of a
vivid type of beauty living at the house
where my sister resides; but L naturally
never dreamed of the true situation. l re-
call that the young woman's name is Mrs
klemme | understand that she was
nurse prior TO her coming to my sisters
house. She is very handsome woman
with very red cheeks, light blue eyes and
wavy dark hair.
1T is terrible to think that my sister
who is unable to comprehend any unusual
situation, has been placed in such a terrible
position"
Husband Turns Tables.
The serving of the papers in the divorce
action upon Mrs Klemme. who is a young
and strikingly handsome woman of twenty
eight. came as a dramatic climax to the ar
raignment of her husband before Magis-
trate Steinert in YorkviIle police court yes
terday. whittier he had been hailed by Mrs.
Klemme on charges of abandonment and
the non-support of their two children and
herself
Klemme created a scene in the police
court when he shock his fist at his fash
ionably gowned wife and declared she had
listened to the alp ,rng promises of
wealthy man and had ruined his life and
career.
Beside himself with rage and mortifca-
ton at his arraignment klemme, address
ing the court. said:
II have been married for twelve years,
your honor, and we have two little girls.
eleven and nine years old. My wife and
were very happy. until that bank presi-
dent, c. A. Andrews came between us.
Ha has been a snake In the grass and has
broken up my home, where he once board
ed with us.
AT the time of our marriage was earn
ing 80 per week, and@we resided with Mrs.
Figge. my mother-in-law. at No. I'll Lex
ingtOn avenue. For the purpose of pro-
viding my wife with fine clothes and jew
elry. ] agreed to take this man Andrews in
as a ledger, and that was the beginning of
my troubles.
II lost my position FIVE years ago and
went TO Philadelphia. where I have been
employed off and on as a bookkeeper."
Own Mother Disowns Her.
Klemme then stated that his children had
been living with their grandmother. Mrs.
Figge, at No. 12S East 10th street, and that
both she and her son had disowned Mrs.
Klemme.
Klemme then produced a photograph of
white bearded old man of distinguished
A Andrews, taken with his wife
In answer to her husbands allegations
Mrs. Klemme said the picture was taken
at Atlantic City two years ago, and that
she had accompanied Mr.. Andrews there
TO nurse him for Bright's disease
My husband deserted me" added Mrs.
Klemme. II then entered the German
Hospital and was graduated as a nurse.
l afterward entered the employ of Mr.
Andrews as his hOusekeeper My employer
10
charges are absurd"
Magistrate stelnert finally ordered
Klemme to pay 50 d week for the support
OF his children, which the latter said he
would be glad to do.
When Mrs. Klemme started to leave the
court room she was served with the papers
In her husbands action for divorce. She
turned pale, hastily entered a brougham,
with coachman In livery, and drove away.
Constant a. Andrews was seen by a re-
porter al his Madison avenue residence last
night. He is u handsome man of seventy.
For many years his striking resemblance
to the late John Hay has been commented
upon by his friends and acquantances In
New York and Washington
Yes. my name is Constant A Andrews
he said, and II Is perfectly true that
Mrs Anna NJ Klemme resides here In the
capacity Of housekeeper. Mrs. Klemme is
indispOsed at present and cannot be seen"
Mrs. Figge. the mother OF Mrs. Klemme,
last night had this to say;
Mr.. Andrews has been devoted to my
daughter for several years. He often called
here and took her driving and to the thea
tiers. but ! could not see the harm until
Frank was arrested here on Saturday and
he made his charges against my daughter
II Is true that my daughter is living with
Mr.. Andrews at his house. but her position
IS that OF a housekeeper."
Andrews Gave References
Prior to residing at the Andrews house
Mrs. Klemme lived few months ago in
luxurious apartments at the Rothery at
$50 East 10th street There she was asked
to give references and produced a letter