The Washington herald., 1911-04-02

Claiming her husband is a biga-
mist, Mrs. Kate Paulding Wash
burn, of 2107 H street northwest,
has called the attention of the Dis
trict attorney to the marriage in
this city on March "a OF Arthur
WaShburn to Miss Sarah A. Bou-
scflelle, formerly a resident Of the
Idalia, 512 Second street north
west.
MhDE THE COMPLAINT.
Attorney Charles F. Carusi, who made
the complaint for Mrs. Washburn. stated
last night that he first learned of the
case in a marriage notice, and an inveS-
legation proved the description Of the
man married on March 81 to coincide
with Arthur Washburn, to whom his
client was married in 1906. No definite
proof has been brought TO light, although
Mrs. Washburn is confident her husband
has departed for Cuba liz company with
the second Mrs. Washburn
II was learned last night that Wash
burn was stopping at tine Normandie
Hotel until March 60. when he paid his
account and departed, leaving no word
a. to his destination From clerks at
the hotel it was ascerta!ned that WASH
burn was stopping there with his sup
posed wife, and had been for the few
days subsequent to his marriage. Moth
ing is known of his business connections
Washburn Is said TO be son OF a late
commander of the United States navy.
About month ago proceedings for
maintenance and alirnony were filed by
Mrs. Washburn, who has seen nothing
Of her husband since their separation
several months ago. Mrs. Washburn No
mother. She is considered of exceptional
beauty. formerly taking an active interest
in social affairs at the Capital. While
living in Warrenton. Va, her former
home. Mrs. Washburn was prominent in
the horse shows there, being a we'll
known horsewoman.
Inquiries from Rev. G. ]. S. Hunnicut
who has an Office at 5SS Indiana avenue
northwest, brought out the fact that a
worthless check for $ on the Riggs Ma
uonal Bank was given to him in pay
ment for performing the marriage csre-
mony between Washburn and Miss
Bouschclle. When Mr.. Euhnicut pre-
sented the check for payment he was sur
priSed to find the total amount of Wash
burns account at the Riggs Bank was
is cents
While it Is claimed Nashburn was en-
pioyed at the Army and Navy Club, moth
ing of his connection with the club could
be learned last night. 1t is known that
for the last three months nothing has
been seen of Washburn at that place He
was for time in the government service
Visited Apartment.
Residents at the IdaIia apartment house
said that frequently man answering the
description of Washburn had visited the
house in an automobile. taking Miss Bou-
schelle for rides.
Contrary to former statements, Rev
NJ. Hunnicut. the clergyman officiating
at the marriage. said three witnesses in
stead Of one were present at the cere-
mony. Two of them were women, one
about twenty-five and the other about
forty-five years old. They were said to
be nieces of the bride. although both
were older than Miss BouschelIe. who
gave her age as twenty-five. AS the de-
scription. given by Mrs. Washburn coin
cideS in every particular with the one
given by Rev. Mr.. Hunnicut. grave fear
is expressed that the second wife will
find herself in a difficult position on the
apprehension of her husband.
During his visits to Miss Bouschelle
Washburn is said to have represented
himself as a man of means, burdening his
prospective bride with presents.