New-York tribune., 1921-06-20
ssHvsterical'' Note Written
to Win Him Back From
Rivals, She Is Said To
Be Planning 10 Testify
Early Ruling ON
Guys Legitimacy
Peace Rumors Revive as
Financier's Break With
Mrs. Leeds Is Reported

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10 admit the authenticity of the
asvsterica!" letter to her husband if
this is presented in evidence in his
divorce action against her. 1t was
learned on high authority last night
inst she is ready to take the stand
in her own defense and testify that
when she wrote to her husband "I
have found comfort in the arms Of IN
Indian" she was animated solely by
the desire to make him jealous and
rouse within him sense of duty
toward his family.
This, it was predicted, Is the line the
defense will take if it is ever allowed
to give its version Of the case. Indi-
cations yesterday were that the hear
ings in the suit may never proceed that
isr. Supporting this belief are the
following facts:
When Mr.. Stillman's attorneys COM
p!ete their side, not later than June %,
motion will be made Immediately to
pass on the legitimacy of the baby,
: Cav, OF whom Mr.. Stillman charges he
Is not the father.
Russell's Word Only Reflection
Save for the testimony of Hugh
RUSSELL the Buffalo osteopath, which
may be ruled out, nothing has been
brought out thus far TO reflect upon the
psrentage OF Guy.
Friends of Mr.. Stillman admitted
yesterday that il was improbable that
the legitimacy OF the baby could be
attacked successfully
Il this is the case, it was predicted.
the husbands case against the wife
viii be nullifed by the wife'5 case
against the husband. A deadlock will
ensne and the entire matter will COL
Iapse
There we're reports current again
stsemtrt woHld be made shortly.
fhess received additional eredenee e.
cs1se Of faeeEt rumors of break be-
tween Stiilman and Mrs. Florence
i4wlor Leeds, named in Mrs, Stillman's
answer as correspondent.
Iii ih,s connection, it was said on
goodA authority that the break between
Stii'laan and Mrs. Leeds had been
brought about by reports furnished the
fosmsc head of the National City Bank
D. MS Investigators.
From reliable source it was learned
that The story Mrs. Stillmen will tell
on the stand if the "hysterical" letter
Is admitted in evidence is already being
set down in an account of her life which
Sic ls writing. She is ready to testify.
il was said, that her letter, her alleged
familiarity with Fred Beauvais and all
al = ya,%l 1.
by her husband were part Of plan to
with other women and return to his
family,
Fifty Witnesses in all may be called
by Mrs. Stillman, and some of these
witnesses are expected to bear her out
IN her assertions that she was punish
ing her husband"
Black Bear" Message for Others
The "back bear" telegram in which
-5rs. Sti,lman indicated by code the sex
OF her baby, l. was pointed out, was
sent not only to- Beauvais, who had
been trusted servant, put to relatives
and friends
John E. Mack, guardian-at-law Of
Guy Stiilman, who has said he would
night TO the last to prove the baby's
legitimacy, is said TO have been a con-
hdant of Mrs. Stiilman in the real
story back of the trouble which result
ed in the divorce suit. This is de-
cared to have made him more than
ever determined to protect the baby at
all costs. Mr.. Mack said last night
that he would not discuss matter that
concerned Mrs. Stillman and her attor-
ney, John f. Brennan, SO confdentially.
lie added that no evidence had been
produced at the trial which was suffi-
ssient to prove Guy was not the son OF
James A. Stiliman.
able source that Mr.. Mack will make a
motion asking for an immediate verdict,
SO lar as his ward is concerned, as soon
as Mr.. Stillman has presented his case.
This move on the part of Mr.. Mack
strengthens the probability of settle
ment of the suit before the defense
e.egins the presentation of it's case.
as the question of Guys paternity has
oeen the cornerstone of the suit and
sae basis Of Mr. Stillman's entire case,
we backbone would be taken out of it
we're the referee to decide in favor of
the child.
Mr. Mack's original intention was to
present motion for the dismissal Of
sne whole case. This, however, would
.saVe !oophole for an attack on Guys
psfentage in the future. He decioed
- enter his proposed motion after
'est'ng the testimony at last weeks
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