The evening world. Newspaper, December 10, 1903, Page 5

“MRS. WATT CETS DIVORCE DECREE Suit Was Brought in Orange , County and Testimony Heard * Before Referee, Who Decided Against the Commodore. After creating a scandal by suits and eountersults for separation and divorce, @ragging in the name of persons ‘whose eharacters have been smirohed and who have bad no opportunity to defend ea Wen Commodore Watts and his wife le have been divorced. eh order that there might be no more @npleasantness, a sult by Mrs, Watt fegainst her wealthy husband was * Brought in Orange County. There the testimony was heard before a ‘referee, ‘who decided in Mrs, Watt's favor, and the decree will be signed on the 15th of this month, Commodore Watts nut in a rébly and there was the appearance of a contest, but there was no such fight made @ ‘was put up by him, as was suggested in the yaad sult and the affidavits in the case. No Reflection Upon Mrs, Watt. So tar as known there was no testl- mony taken at the suit in Orange Coun- ty that reflected upon Mrs, Watt and no effort was made to prove the acts alleged: wherein Ofrs. Watt's name was ‘untéworably connected with that of the Rey. Dr. George R. Van De Water ana Major W, H. Truman, of the Old Guard, The Watt divorce proceedings orig- mally came as a great surprise. Mrs. ‘Watt formerly was a Mrs. McLaughlin Obtained @ divorce from her first d., When she was married to Commodore Archibald Watt, owner of thé yacht American, former owner of the celebrated yacht Golden Rod, ana member of a dozen clubs, wealthy, a one child.. The.marriage took place in june, 18%. The Rev. Mr. Van De Water) was CIN eleeaped oler an. Goon er the’ marriage the couple bt to live on the yacht American, most of the time at her anchorage 4 the North River, Connected by tele- ptione with the shore, the.couple on the $500,000 yacht lived happily for a while, ‘The first the outside world knew of the disagreement, of the couple was when Mrs. Adele Watt began sult for separation, She alleged cruelty, mado charges of various kinds. - Then came the Commodore's reply. He denied the allegations and said the _ ietter he had written at her request to @ womafi was written while the wife held @ revolver to his head. ‘A stewardess aboard the yacht made ‘affidavit about Dr. Van De Water. She eald he chme aboard when the Commo- ore was asleep or was not aboard. On couple of occasions sie told of ac- Watt ashore. Mrs . Watt and the minister Igbballs each while she CHIEF CHARACTERS THAT FIGURE IN" THE FAMOUS WATT DIVORCE SUIT. ARCHIBALD WATZ, by and drank a glass of peer, ‘On another occasion she swore, she was told to wait for them for several hours While they were expecied to, be on an excursion, Later, she she met the clergyman and Mrs, Watt at the Grand Central Station. When Dr. Van de Water's name was ragged In he made 4 Vigorous denial of the charges and announced his in- tention of derending bimselt, | He ¢ coun: and was ready to d prove the a gations made. Major Tr: an also denied the charges and was ready to fight for his reputa De? Van Do Water was astonished when informed of the action taken. says he will at once take steps himself and does not Intend. t under the allegations made by the stew- ardness which reflected upon himself and Mn Watt. Will Seek to Reopen Case. ‘The Rev. Dr. George R. Van De ‘Wa- er, Whose name ‘has been mentioned in connection with the divorce sult, de- clared to-day. through his counsel, “will that has been heaped upon it in the Once, | The suit brought ‘this county and het hurband are atill open. If, however, A decree had been granted to Mrs. Watt | Water of reopening if the decrea Justice Bischof Upholds Minister. Justice Bischoff, ‘the Supreme Court, was much surprised by the news that Mfrs, Watt had obtained a divorce. ‘He is a vestryman in St, Andrew's Protestant Episcopal Church, in Har- lem, of pwhich Rev. Dr. George R. Van ‘De Water is rector. When the stories came out connecting Dr. Van De Wat- er’s name with the case he published a letter in which he said the people of the parish had absolute faith in Dr. Van De Water, The Justice sald to-day: “It Is a ead pity that Dr. Van Water had no ore iaetena hts name {in court. While {t ts true that the judgment of the Court in Onai ed made by Mr. Watt. om gaze said that Dr, Van De Wa- tatu take advantage of the new law County. in effect does absolye him from {cz any. charges. which may have been made, it would have been more satis- t which allows a person whose character factory had he been able to meet his Accusers in open court, his case was noticed for trial in this county in January, and the fact that the attorneys appeared and se- cired an adjournment of th> tial te + Short tlme go seems to imply some sont of arrangement to tiv it eis where, presumably to avoid notoriety. Cannot Asaall Decree. “1 cannot see, however, how the judgment of the Court in Orange County can be assailed. Although the law provides that one or the other marty to an action shall be @ resident of the county when the sult is brought trial, yet. If neither party obje court has no power In Itself gomnizance of the fart hrs maf plaintit nor defendant tives in the county; no of its own volttion to put an end to the proceedings. ‘I'his undoubtedly 8 another proof of the arrangement between the parties, “iit 16 possle that there may be some form of action may be brought an De Water 1n this county: to een on fe an en proceeding for the purpose ot x his. rights, ot have noe jeans iered the inatter suffictently to say his parishioners and irlends, cee~ Water, at any rate. ‘HNN TO WUOGE IRISH DANCERS fees TES) Ex-Sheriff Declares Tipperary Men’s Ball Will Be “Peaceful” Enough to Suit the Wildest Tipperary Man. h Kees troubl Men's ball, don, where hi ac} with Thomas ¥. Walsh, of| Washington, D. C., In jtdg ug the con- tests In Irigh dancin | Valu prise pest performances of ix will Or. 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Don't let a dealer in- fluence you into buy! stitute when your bealth or or the bee health of ee member of your en is si stake. | scott ‘a Electric sub- | bo: Holiday shoppers are taking advantage of the chance afforded them by our end-of-the-sea- son clearance sale to save ten dollars in the purchase of a Royal Wilton Rug Size 9x12 feet, Regular $37.50 value, ate 9209 Many of these rugs are this sea- son's patterns which will not be made again. Every rug offered is first-class quality and every way de- sirable, Carpet bargains. It is of considerable advantage to us to be rid of the part rolls and short lengths that have accumulated during the season, and that is why we turn them over to you—all grades and kinds—at such reduc- tions, as— Was 0c., Now 65c, Witton Veivet (Now "OBC. ‘and 8Sc. Body 5 Was $1 Was $1.40 Prussels ) Now 75c., Now 85c, Axmin- { Were $1.15 to $1.50, sters ) Now 75c. and 85c. Bring sizes of rooms, Goods held for future delivery if desired. J. & J. DOBSON, Fourteenth St, and Fifth Ave. $1.15, CHRISTMAS GIFTS. 1 WILT GIVE A HANDSOME famous, brushes Hatr Bru ry acceptable m and reatly relieves neuralzin It will also ts nervous ary ked compasa for’ tet fg and wil be sent t posthatd for $ trea, bo Booitiet i on “ah ‘aii. DR. GEO. A.. SCOTT, mareon eto ‘baltimore, Md, Sardines. | Margot Brand, genuine imported, "25c Fine Flavor; ity, jar....+- East View Brand, selected, Early eg 25c¢ Peerless Beef Extract—unexcelled qual- fancy new Dates—freshly 20c Peas. *25c 19¢ SCANS. cereees sss 870 BROADWAY, N. Y, Bet. 17th & 18th Sts, CHOICE N GROCERIES Best No. | Tea, Mixed, Formosa Oolong, English Breakfast, Ceylon or Green. Thursday, Friday and Handkerchief Department. Sale of 10,000 Dozen’ (Men's and Women | FHlandkerchiefs,’ at less than regular prices, 4,000 Dozen at $1.50 per doz., — value $2.00 dozen, & | 3,000 Doz. Men's & Women’s” | Initialed Handkerchiefs, | at $2.75 per doz... . doz, BA per 4 eins per doz, 1,000 Doz. Men’s & Women's” | Initialed Hand eee efs, j at $2.00 per % doz., calue 08 £0 per dos, 2,000 Doz, Hemstitched and Embroidered Linen H’dk? special at 2§¢~,50C.,7 50+ i and upward. ' Sale of French Hand Em.’ broidered Handkerchiefs, at special prices. Sale of French Waist Patterns, 1 embroidered ‘on sheer. ond y linen, $10,00 & $15.00, formerly $15.00 & $25.00. Hand Embroidered on Crepe | Chine, $15.00 & $25 00, formerly $25.00 to” $50.00, Broadway and Twentieth St and Fifth Ave. New Entrance on roth Street, The Yellowstone National Park covers 3,312 square miles, ‘The World Almanac tells all about this great park. Borough of Brooklyn. St, near Pros; or, ‘Tel. 138A_Hamliton. SAT Van Brunt St cor, Walcott St Tel, Call 2138 Hamilton, SIT Court St. 0 325 Third Aver cor, ” Re. unser te Hicks Es TT Fitth, <} 185 Firth, ee Tel. Ca e 508 Fitth Ave. renal ave "rel et Gail foots sqath. 692 Fitth A mm , cor. 2ist Bt. Trlumph Prepared Flour, the ver: Golden Tips best quality, 3-1b. package u @ Ceylon Tea. || | Finest Ceylon Tea, imported Tita esterxe aie highest grade, 3- in aya sete | Rye Flour, best quality, freshly packed, i Ib, 124 % ABE i BeIb, linen bag... .seseee eee 10c; Ib. Pics, Ib... | Best Mocha and Java Coftee—ib. 15e! | Graham Flour, finest quality, pure by: Cc sibs,... 63.55 95c 33c}' ‘12c Extracts, Eagle pity cree SE | Baked Beans, extra quality, isin or in tomato sauce, 3-Ib, can... 10c Triumph Polish, {or all metals; will not 5 scratch; box. ic String Beans. Fancy N. Y. State String Beans, 3 cans... FS 25c heer Salmon—Eest red Alaska, Ib. cans, 2 for... 13c¢| | Salmon—Fancy Columbia River, 1b. tall cans, | Salmon—E ssie Brand, finest Columbia River, steaks, %-Ib, flat can, ea White Wine & ‘Cider Vin Stee tuare Se | bottle 7c! 18c} Salad Oll—Best domestic, ‘pint ote, 10c., quart bottle. ....6....eeeseseee 15¢ sees *312c Peerless Sauce—Equal to best imported Wor- ess. 25c| cestershire, % pint bottle, 10c., et 15c | bottles.seees - 18C Excelsior Sauce —A good | Worcester- 8 10c| shire, % pint bottle, Sc., pint bottle... ic Peerless Catsup- Finest quality, % Bat Asel bottle 8c, pint bottle... .. 15c 13 Liberty Catsup—Choice quali 5c and 13¢ chow chow —Eatra quality, bottle 1 Blue Ribbon Salt—Will not cake, in moist- ure proof cartons, 2 Ibs.,,.... ‘el, 1109 Fulton ‘st. 1201 Fulton St., cor, ‘el. Call 1020 Fulton St, near Troy Ave Gall 23281 2043 Atlantic Ave. ‘Tel. Call |Underwood’s Mustard Sardines— Finest quality, can. . |Lemon and Rienic, 3-Ib, bag...... 10c! Best Santos Coffee—ib. 12¢ | White Pepper, pure and fresh, \{-Ib. can,.. Fancy Santos Coffee—In bean, Ib. 12c | Black Pepper, fresh ground, Yalb. ca Smyrna Layer Figs, |b.,.,,... 10c! English Mustard, %-Ib. din... Evaporated Perches —fancy California tees muir, Ib, package diene ‘or |Grouna Mixed Spices—'; Ib. can,. Evaporated Apricots-—fancy Califor C| Biue Ribbon Jelly Powder—the best for des-| _ nia Moorpark, Ib. packaye satin assorted fruit and Sultana Raisins—genuine package,...., Ib. cartons... Vermont Maple Syrup, %-pint bottle, 10c; pint bottle... reiceeey New Orleans Molasses, quart bottle... Goiden Drip Syrup, quart bottle. Peerless. Buckwheat, choice quality, fresh, 3-Ib. package Trlumph Buckwheat, finest “quality, new. crop, 3-Ib. packige...., Peerless Prepared Flour, choice’ qual y ity, 3-lb. package, a ane OF. 5 Amaterdam, av rte ‘Cail 2075 Columbus. 416 Ajpsteraain Ave.. cor, SU sth and Benson A\ Bath ‘rel. 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