The New York herald., 1921-03-19
NEW STAGE GIRL
IN STILLMAN CASE
continnsd rom First Page.

Florence Leeds before her days Of great
affluence and kept on knowing her
while she prospered
That Mrs Stillman has decided to
fight the case TO the bitterest finish
possible in such cases is no longer a
matter Of debate. II is said that she
does not fear the publicity that will
attach itself to her and 10 the boy Guy.
she Is said TO be sorrowing over the
unpIeasantness that the other children
viii experience and are experiencing.
Mrs. Stillmans lawyers are reported
t1 be claiming that ii is not conceivable
that Mr.. Stillnlan can prove his conten-
ton that Fred Beeuvais, the guide, Is
the father OF the youngster, Guy while
there il a great abundance OF witnesses
who win take the stand in behalf OF
their client.
Among the many stories about Flor
ence Leeds-and Broadway gloated over
them yester6ay-was that having 10 do
with her alleged introduction to Mr..
Stlllrnan. Ii was said that she sought
Mr.. Stillman and was taken to Miami,
where she was introduced by the young
woman who piloted her South
IL became evident, the story runs,
that a certain added amount OF polish
would not come aniss II Florence Leeds
were to keep in touch with the ccl-
tured folks she was likely TO meet.
Therefore she was placed beneath the
wing OF a woman schooled in the more
delicate mannerisms of very nice peo-
place and taken to Aiken, s. G., and
there coached until presentable and ac-
ceptoble to the most exactins.
Social support for Mrs. stilIman.
The possibility that socially promi-
uent persons will figure in the court
proceedings Is quite bright. 1t is more
than probable that such persons Will
be called in at least one of the hear
ings to be conducted by Surrogate Dan
Gleason, who has been appointed ref
cree by Justice Morschauser. 1t was
said yesterday that these people, wholly
in sympathy with Mrs. Stillman, have
assured Mr.. Gleason that they will be
on hand II needed.
John Il. Brennan Of Yonkers. OF coun-
sci for Mrs. Stillman, appeared yester-
day morning before Justice Morschauser
In White Plains requesting that the lat
ter fix a date for the hearing in the
matter of "Stillman VS.. Stillman." Mr..
Brennan explained that the hearing
would have to do with Mr.. Stillman's
income and allowances to Mrs. Stillman.
Then it became clear that the hearing
pertained to an order directing Mr..
Stillman 70 show cause why he should
not tell what his income was last year,
1t is alleged that he puts the figure at
100000 and that It had been reduced
this year TO $220000 what with Fed
eral and State taxes and the like.
II had telephone message last night
from attorneys in this case said JUS
tice Morschauser. II told them that /
preferred to have the hearing in open
court and therefore l have directed that
the hearing be held here"
when / appeared before this court
last time" said Mr.. Brennan. II asked
the hearing be postponed indefinitely
now ask Your Honor to designate some
morning. definitely. when the motion
may be heard"
Very well. l shall designate next
Wednesday morning"
Thank you," bowed Mr.. Brennan,
that is utterly satisfactory to US. The
earlier in the morning the better, sir. :
There will be no hearing before me
tomorrow morning at Poughkeepsie.'
said the Justice. 'inasmuch as you are
agreed on Wednesday,"
Mr.. Brennan explained later that by
this proceeding Mrs. Stillrnan hoped t
increase her alimony from $4,000 to
S120, 900 and obtain S25, 900 counsel fees
also.
Reports were circulated III the tinan
cial district yesterday to the effect tina
Mr.. Stillman had rendered his resigna
tion as president or the National Cit,
Bank and that the subject would b.
taken up at a meeting OF the directors
10 be held next Tuesday. The reports
were denied fatty by two OF the execu
tive managers and by all OF the director
that could be reached.
One OF the executive managers said