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WOMAN'S STATEMENT IS CAUSE OF SURPRISE
The grave charge of attempting to bribe her not to contest a divorce suit, made by Mrs. Margaret Wisher sic (Fischer) of this city against R. B. Treat, a San Francisco attorney, has caused something of a surprise in legal circles in the metropolis. Mrs. Fisher sic (Fischer) is well known in San Jose where she resided prior to removing to San Francisco with her husband.
Mrs. Fischer says in the answer, which was prepared by her attorney, Louis Hirsch, that on or about the date of the filing of the complaint, Treat, on behalf of Fischer, came to her and offered to pay her $1,000 if she would make no opposition to the suit. She says she declined to enter into the bargain.
Prior to this, according to her answer, an attorney, whom she does not name, had offered her $1,500 if she would permit her husband to obtain a divorce decree without opposition, and on that occasion she also refused.
Mrs. Fischer denies the charge of habitual intemperance and says she intends to bring a cross complaint against her husband. When they were married in San Jose, in 1889, she had $25,000, which she had inherited from her father, and this money she charges, her husband has secured from her and deposited in various banks in fictitious names.
Fischer formerly practiced as a dentist in San Jose. He and his wife came to San Francisco after the big fire. Mrs. Fischer comes of a well known San Jose family. She charges that the suit is brought merely to harass and annoy her.
Judge Sturtevant yesterday signed a temporary restraining order enjoining Fischer from disposing of any of the property, and also directed the husband to show cause why he should not pay his wife $150 a month alimony pending the determination of the suit.
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All persons holding or having bills against the 9th of September committee will please present them to Fred L. Thomas, Archer Building, 13 South First street, on or before Thursday, Sept. 19th.
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