The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-03
Somebody lied.

The patrons of the Orpheum are af-
once in two weeks, but it is an old
story to Judge Morse, who conducts a
divorce court matinee every Friday
afternoon. Solomon in all his glory
had nothing on Judge Morse when it
comes to differentiating between state
ments provoked by marital differences,
but even the learned judge was puzzled
yesterday afternoon. However, both
the judge and the two rival attorneys
IN the case of Phoebe Farrar against
William Farrar united in stating that
the contestants had made a large and
violent mistake in attempting to settle
their differences without the interview
ton of the court, and without consult
ing their respective attorneys.
cit appears that on May S of the pres
ent year, Phoebe Farrar, having insti-
tuted suit for divorce against her hus-
band, William Farrar, Judge Morse or
dered that said William Farrar pay the
sum Of $40 per month temporary ali
mOny. for the clothing of his wife and
children, and it was further understood
that Mrs. Farrar and her children
should continue to reside in the house
at the rear of defendants place of
business at 154 West South Temple
ANCN' IAAANli TIE suit SllOulU De Drought
to trial, and that the defendant, who
runs a grocery store. should furnish
the plaintiff with the wholesome pro-
visions necessary to sustain life
Yesterday Mrs Farrar, through her
attorney, Arthur Christensen, got
good running start and introduced a
petition asking for increased aIimony
and demanding that William Farrar
show cause why he should not be in
contempt for failing to pay the full
amount of alimony decreed by the
court, claiming that he had paid but
$40 in September, and that he explain
his refusal to pay the rent for the pres
ent month. 1t was also explained that
the family had removed to 26 Delmore
avenue by consent of both Mr.. and
Mrs. Farrar. and that the house at 154
West South Temple was being rented
for go per month.
Provisions Past Their Prime.
Mrs Farrar was placed upon the
stand ard testified to the truth of the
statements of the petition, and also
said that the provisions furnished by
her husband were unwholesome and
had passed the prime of life.
Attorney Ray Van Colt, representing
Mr.. Farrar, then advanced to the at
tack Under his crOss-examination.
MIS- hdrrdr stated that the butter,
eggs and potatoes furnished by the de-
PENDANT were unfit for use, and also
stated that she and Mr. Farrar had
temporarily patched up their differ
ences and had been living as man and
wife. Il knew nothing of this" said
Mr.. Van Colt, as he cast a deprecating
look at the court. Neither did l." an
nounced Attorney Christensen. You
should have consulted your attorneys"
Even the judge looked grave over the
attempt to settle marital strife without
legal advice
Did you, or did you not, accuse Mr..
Farrar-"
Il never mentioned the subject to
him, and the company which came to
the house was not the cause of our diff
ficulties," said Mrs. Farrar.
''Of consorting with women of the
baser sort?" continued Mr.. Van Colt
Mrs. Farrar then started on a history
of her married life, but was interrupt
ed by the Judge
Face the barrier" said his honor
THAT was false start"
William Farrar then took the stand.
and with the aid of judicious question: