A REMARKABLE DIVORCE CASE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1062, 1 February 1883, Page 3

A REMARKABLE DIVORCE CASE.

An Indiana Court his just rendered a deciI sion in a most ex raordinary divorce cat* I The parties were Dr Vlathor and his wife, a couple living in the southern p.»rL o! the State. Dr Mather is a young, talented, industrious, popular, and prosperous physician, who has won Lis success by hard wort, unremitting study and constant devolion to his patients. A few years ago he won and wed his wife, a beautiful, accomplished, and wealthy lady. The union was regarded as specially felicitous, as all the condition seemed to exist for continued happiness. For a time the promise was verified. The young couple lived in one of the handsomest houses in the town, and apparently e ijoyed ell that wealth and refined taste could supply. The doctor’s practice increased and his reputation spread. And this was the underlying cause of the present disagreement. The doctor was frequently called up and out at night. Tho fact did not disturb him, as he considered it one of the inevitable requirements of the pro* f esion. Rut it affected his whe otherwise * She objected to those frequent interruptions, although with affectionate solicitude her husband would arise and depart with as little noise as possible. He had a telephone placed in his house so as to bj able to consult at long range and avoid going out except in the most urgent cases. He took every precaution to prevent any nervous strain upon his wife, and through it all wastries: patient and kind,and considerate of her feelings. But the lady would not be satisfied. She demanded that the doctor should give up his night practice and remain at borne during the dark hours. Even if be lost part of his income, she urged her wealth could supply what might be lack iug, and they would more than make up the loss by the added peace and eomlorbof a horn 'nto which no sick person's call for aid should be allowed Do penetrate in the night witches. To this appeal the doctor, enthusiastic in hi* profession, and alive t) tho demands of suffer iug humanity, raide an emphatic, though kindly, denial. His wife was r -solute, and there was no other remuroa tran to appy for a divorce. The hu(bind, though deeply grieved at his wife’s resolve, interposed no opposition, merely stipulating that as a matter of justice, to pub the fiets on record and beyond dispute, the trial should t ike p’ace in open court. This suggestion was carried out, and it is from the sworn tetlimony that l be above outline of the case is mide. Tin suit itself was scarcely more singular than tho remarks of the presiding Judge. He said there con'd be no doubt, under the laws of Indiana, that Mrs Mather was entitled to a d vorce. He then proceeded Do show how the progress of society had necessitated changes in the marriage laws. Indiana, he said, wa» a progressive State, and the people would never endure laws like these of other Stales, where couples like this must go on to the end of their days in unhappiness. Ho regirdod this case as an excellent illustration of the beauties of Indiana law. The parties could now seek happiness where it could be found.