Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-28
Final Papers Said to
Have Been
Signed
MarlbOroughS' Domestic
Affairs Reach
Climax
Various Runnors AfIoat as to the
Cause of eparatlon-Duchess
Is Popular In London
Society
BY Associated ] less.

BY Associated ! less.
LONDON, Oct. 27.--The afternoon pa
pers here quote the Manchester Guard
ian as saying that deed of separation
between the Duke and Duchess of Marl-
borough has been signed, by the pro-
visions Of which the duchess keeps
Sunderland house. London, and her
own dowry, but Is precluded from 60
ing to Slenheim.
The document was signed October %.
The duke is now at Blenh elm and the
duchess is staying at Sunderland house.
Although the principals concerned
maintain absolute silence and decline
to furnish information, all indications
tend to corroborate the stories that a
climax has been reached in the domes-
tic affairs of the ducal house of Marl-
borough. Both the London and pro-
vincial papers give some details, saying
that the decree of separation between
the duke and duchess has been signed.
The duke is at present rusticating in
company with Winston Spencer
Churchill and other relatives.
The mystery with which the princi-
pals are enshrouding the affair is deep
ened by a statement Of the dukes reg
ular lawyers, who say they are entirely
ignorant of the existence of deed of
separation, and If a separation has
been accomplished 1t must have been
made through other attorneys.
The people of Blenheim castle estate
are freely discussing the affair, and II
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irg that the magnificent place will be
closed, as the duke will find difficulty
in keeping it up.
AS it Is he will take up his residence
at Woodstock house, small house on
the estate.
Duchess in secIusion
The duchess remains in close seclu-
sion at Sunderland house, this city.
Her father, w. K. Vanderbilt, was with
her until three days ago, when he LETT
London either for Paris or New York.
The report of the separation of the
duke and duchess hardly comes as a
surprise. Rumors of their disagree
ments have been circulating for several
years There are unconfirmed reports
that as late as last week final efforts
were made by Vanderbilt for recon-
c.liation for the sake of the children.
People intimately acquainted with
the Marlborough household intimate
that the friction became more acute
owing to the sighting, unsympathetio
p 4titude of the duke since the duchess
deafness became more pronounced
She made frequent visits to special
lists on the continent for treatment, and
the duke habitually remained behind,
enjoying the gay life of the metropolis.
According to Reynolds Newspaper,
the duke, in the opinion of the duchess
paid greater attention than necessary
to young girl friend of his wife.
The duchess has the warmest SYM
pathy Of every one in London con-
versant with the situation.
Since her arrival here as a bride
eleven years ago, she has made herself
most popular. She has been an active
supporter of charities, a hard worker
| for the benefit of the tenants from the
Blenheim estate, and general favorite
in society and friend of both the
king and queen.
! 1t is stated that the duchess will have
charge of her two sons, Lord Blanforo
and Lord IVor Spencer Churchill, unit
they are old enough to go to school, af-
ter which they will divide their time
with both parents.