The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
MRS. DU MOULINIS
GRANTED DIVORCE
Minister'S Wife Wins Race for
Separation and Is Granted
AlimOny

In the race for divorce decree
Walter H. du Moulin. formerly an
Episcopal clergyman preaching in this
city. has been beaten by Mrs. Jennie
G. du Moulin. While the minister's
suit is pending in the courts of Seattle
Mrs. du Moulin obtained a divorce yes
terday in Judge Graham's court on the
ground of desertion.
Allegations that Du Moulin neglect
ed his wife and spent his time with at
tractive young parishioners was made
by Mrs. du Moulin in her complaint.
She alleged that he got up early one
morning TO go walking with a young
lady, and when his sleepy wife re-
marked that this was not a proper
thing to do he answered: Shut UP or
I'll make you" None of these things
was related by Mrs. du Moulin yes
terday, however. her testimony COW
ering only the ground of desertion and
nonsupport.
For three years her husband had
given her no money, said Mrs. du
Moulin, who is a handsome brunette.
She told of writing to him for money,
but the only response was check for
$40 for their s year old son. Mrs du
Moulin has supported herself by keep
ing house for her mother and brothers.
What has your husband done with
his money!" asked the Judge.
II don't know a thing about 1t, an
swered the witness. She stated that
she had been informed he was not
preaching now, but was employed as
an insurance canvasser.
GIVEN ALIMONY AND CHILD
Corroborative testimony was given
by Frank H. Gay, druggist, brother of
Mrs du Moulin.
In reply TO a question by the Judge
Mrs du Moulin said she required all
rnony. and an order was made award
ing her SIS a month. Custody of their
child was given to Mrs du Moulin
Minnie D. Spiller was granted di-
vorce Yesterday by Judge Mogan from
Bella r. Spiller, leader of a cafe or
chestra. on the ground of cruelty. The
chief charge against the musician was
that he indulged in a game of poker
now and again.
Gottlieb Spiess. a dentist, petitioned
Judge Graham yesterday to set ASIDE
a decree of annulment of marriage
granted by Judge Carroll Cook to Maria
F. Spiess, a physician, in July, 1908.
The novel ground of Spiess' petition is
that he and Maria Spiess were never
married and that consequently there
was no marriage to annul. The reason
he is seeking to vacate the annulment
is that considerable property was
awarded Mrs. Spiess.
DIVORCES ARE GRANTED
Divorces were granted yesterday as
follows:
By Judge Cabariss-Nabel Connor from Fred
Davis Connor wzlful neglect; Olga N. Byrne
from Phillip J. Byrne, cruelty.
By Judge Van Nostrand-Mary L. Rivas from
John r. Rivas cruelty; William ". Quinton
from Mabel f. Qunton. annulled on the ground
that the defendant has another husband alive :;
Edward s. Warren from Roberta Warren. de-
sertion Emily Hannigan from w. n. Hannigan.
desertion.
Suits for divorce were begun yester-
day by:
Alexander Stuart Taylor against Edith Emma
Tayior. habitual intoxication
Ethel Holloway against William Holloway,
wllful neglect.
rington, desertion.
Katherine E. Smith against Frank L. Smith,
suit for annulment on the ground that defend
ant was under age when married.
Otto Heyneman again Florence Z. Heyneman,
habitual intemperance.
Eleanor B. Hammonds against Ralph H. Ham
monds. cruelty.
cruelty.