In re Maris

Lore, C, J.

In "this habeas corpus proceeding, George N. Maris, the petitioner, asks for the custody and control of his minor child Ruth B. Maris, who he alleges is unlawfully held and restrained of her liberty by the respondent Margaret A. Capelle.

It seems from the evidence that in October, 1892, the petitioner married Margaret B. Capelle, the daughter of Alexander A. Capelle, deceased, and of his wife Margaret A. Capelle, the respondent. The petitioner and his wife lived together until December 1902; during which time two children were born to them, viz., Margaret A., born September 9, 1894,…