Evening star., 1928-09-11

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JUDGES in the Prince Georges Orphans
Court at Upper Marlboro this morning.
1t took less than five minutes for the
trial judges John A. Schultz, Phillip G.
Miller and Millard Thorne, to decide.
Then Judge Schultz spoke:
I'VE stand pat; right where we are"
Gloria doesn't know anything about
law, and says she won't leave the Shaef-
fers; they hate to give her up. But
MFR. Meyer says everything will be done
to make Gloria happy.
When argument for custody of the
child started today Attorney Charles c..
Marberry asked the court to permit Mr..
and Mrs. Alvin Scheffel. only blood
relatives of the child in this country. to
take Gloria to their home in Mil
waukee.
He also asked the court to remove
Mr.. Meyer and make Mr.. Scheffel ad-
ministrator of the estate, urging, how
ever. that the child's money be left in
trust for her in Prince Georges Coun-
ty bank. He said that the grandmother
OF Erich Matus, who lives in Germany,
had written to Mr.. Scheffel and asked
him to care for her grandchild
John F. Lillard, representing Mr.
Meyer, pointed out, however, that there
had never been any correspondence be-
tween Mr.. Matus and his first cousin,
Mrs. Scheffel. Mr. Meyer, he said.
took Mr.. Matus into his home when as
young man he came to this country
with only Is cents in his pocket. For
seven years, according to the attorney,
Erich Matus lived with Mr. Meyer as a
member of his family. When Gloria
v'as born, Mrs. Meyer was selected as
h2r godmother
Mr.. Lillard also introduced evidence
to show that Mr.. Meyer is a man of
considerable means, of good character
and well able 10 care for the child. He
objected to request from Attorney
Marberry that the estate be taken out
OF Mr.. Meyers hands and held for the
child in trust fund.
Court Lauds Meyer.
In amplifying their decision, the
judges expressed the belief that Mr.
Meyer is in position to do more for
the child than Mr.. Scheffel. They also
expressed complete confidence in his
integrity and declined to remove him
As administrator.
. After hearing the decision Mr.. Meyer
said he would care for the child as
guardian until he can take legal steps
to adopt her. He planned to go after
OOOdy. 0CItcucI OcCldIcC
he would abide by the decision OF the
court.
Meyers plans for his wards futur,
have not been definitely completed. HI
hopes, however, to find a suitable Schoo
which she can attend and still receiv,
the special attention her delicate health
requires.
I The death of Mr.. and Mrs. Matu
left the girl with an estate of approx
mately $6,000 This includes real estat
and insurance money. Mr. Meyer plans
with the consent of the court, to use tn
Insurance money to pay off a trus
on the Matus home. He then hopes Il
rent the place and deposit the proceed
IN Gloria's account. BY this means. h
pointed out, she will have a home o
considerable value when she become
of age.
In one respect today's decision is cal
culated to hearten the child She
strongly attached to her pet terrier
Tiny" a present from her mother OF
her fourth birthday. Mr.. Scheffel ha
told her he could not afford to pay tn
dogs railroad fare to Milwaukee an
she would have to give up her pet. TIL
child, Mrs. Schaeffer said, appeare
heartbroken at this news Mr. Meye
said he would be glad to have Glori
bring the dog with her when she come
70 live with him.