New-York tribune., 1920-11-10

70 Sir Edward
~ suppose YOU ask decree with
costs
Sir Edward assessed, and the judge
forthwith signed the decree.
Few Well Known Persons in Court
LONDON, Nov Q BY The Associated
Press The hearing Of the divorce
suit Of the Duchess of Marlborough
today lacked the show Of interest
usually marking the appearance of
veil known persons in court.
At the opening OF the hearing Sir
Edward Carson explained that the in
disposition OF the duchess prevented
her attendance and produced medical
eorroboraton Of her illness. He then
proceeded with a recital Of the mar
rage Of the Marlborougns, their com
inr to England, their residence in
Blenheim Palace and the birth of their
two children, both of whom now are of
The separation of the duke and the
duchess in 1907, in consequence Of
their differences. and the execution Of
deed providing for the custody of the
children and their education were re
terred to by Sir Edward He declared the
duke and the duchess met frequently
to discuss the bringing up of the chill
dren until October OF last year, when,
the children having become of age.
correspondence was begun which led to
the duke and the duchess meeting and
agreeing to live together.
Allowances to the Sons
November Of last year, the attorney
continued, saw a new deed executed
,eyoking the previous agreement, the
new instrument making provision for
allowances to the sons. Sir Edward
&id the Marlboroughs lived together
until December 10, when the duke
left, leaving letter telling the
duchess:
We have tried our best to mend the
psst and start life afresh, but | fear
that in the long period Of our separa-
tlon now upward of twelve years, we
have grown too far apart to live hap
ply together again. appreciated all
you tired TO do during our reunion,
put am now convinced it is impossible.
Believe me, yours SUNNY"
The duchess replied the same dav:
Dear Sunny: have received your
PETER. wish you had spoken to me
ahStead OF writing. 1t seems a pity
now inat we ever came together again,
9hiy Tor everything TO end like this
as useless to say more. I must go
away and rest for while. Yours,
"CONSUELO."
lmpossibiity of Being Happy
On January p the duchess wrote the
luke as follows:
a, while have been away have
taougnt over everything, and you, too,
have had time to reflect. SO / am
~fltlng 20 ask you TO reconsider your
oec'aon not to return to me If you
VIII 90 SO | can assure you nothing on
my part Will be wanting to try to make
you happy"
10 this the duke replied on February
~ reassertins the impossibility of
'aeir agaln being happy together.
or EDWARD mentioned the awarding
,ne decree for the restitution of
conjugal rights or March %. to be
sIyed sIOeyed within fourteen days. He said
sne ouke had been served with the
decree March 81, but had failed to
obey it.
Traiied Duke TO Paris
Then followed the testimony Of the
sO"ci'ors clerk, proving the service of
.ee restitution order, and the ques-
snoning of the detective who watched
nlenhelm Palace. the ducal residence,
u February last and trailed the duke
sno MS companion TO Paris. The duke
smiled when the detective said the
couple had lots of baggage-kit bags
sna large boxes and again when the
ue'ectiVe described the companion with
snom ne asserted the duke had reg
oas'ered IN Paris hotel in the name of
spencer as being five feet six inches
aeh and twenty-four or twenty-five
Years Of age"
testimony was given by the detective
..a. ne took room adjoining that
,vecupied by the duke and his compan-
~ Kept watch and saw the duke leave
s.e room alone a $50 o'clock in the
morning, and that an hour later the
''png woman left the same room alone.
"ooert Bayford appeared as counsel
'oi the duke.
.niesS other proceedings are insti-
Ntsd by the duke. the decree awarded
lay automatically becomes absolute
- 'ne end OF SIX months.
Married Here in 1896
=. me Duchess of Marlborough's moth
:, Mrs. 0. II. p. Belmont, who will
i,eAo part Of the winter abroad with
T. me duchess is sister of Will
W.. n; Vanderbilt jr. and Harold S.
.Sesoiit .ss and q cousin of the Count
MS .s azechenyi, Mrs. Harry Payne Whit
~ Uornellps Vanderbilt aud Reginald
Sr..ahderbilt- Sr. She was married to the
mae IN New York in 1895 at one of the
rits is' notable weddings ever held in this
ny. They have two children--the
fs.tiquess OF Blandford, heir to his
TSrs title, and Lord Ivor Churchill.
Gu Aarquess married the Hon. Mary
Nv orpSan' p' niece of the Earl of Cadogan,
February II last.
lao7 la'e auke and duchess separated in
y,.s. aha lived apart for almost two
alsa <the final suit for divorce was
o. Sua aas been persistently reported that
bal,ss' 'nsss Is to be married to Jacques
sa' the French sportsman.