Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-03
THE STRICKEN WIFE.
Return Of Mrs. Etheridge---A Deso1ate
Home but Sympathizing Friends to Meet
and Cheer Her--Her Affairs Placed In the
Hands of Gov. Davis.

Home but Sympathizing Friends to Meet
and Cheer Her--Her Affairs Placed In the
Hands of Gov. Davis.
man, or mans deeds are of mighty
little account when the grand average is
taken. few days ago the Etheridge swim
die and flight was the sensation of the hour.
To-day, except to those he has robbed Of
money, and those others from whom he has
taken that beside which money is dross, he
is almost forgotten.
Yesterday feeling Of interest was revived
in the lamentable affair, by the return of
Mrs. Etheridee to the scene of her once
happy home. As has been stated, the lady
has been absent in Florence, Mass, for
several months perfecting herself in the art
of teaching according to the kindergarten
system. When she left her husband
alone, she had the wifely
and appropriate forethought, to tell a friend,
if anything happened to him, she must be
telegraphed for. When she gave this trust
to her friend, could the wife have felt the
chill Of the shadow? Something did happen,
and Mrs. Etheridge was informed. Iele-
grams were sent both by Gov. Davis and
MIR. j. n. Weed advising her return.
Though she had been deserted by false
husband, and one suspected of greater recre-
ancy than mere abandonment, she had in
terests left her which demanded her atten-
ton. In compliance with the request to
come back, coupled with the astounding in
telligence of her husbands flight, she ar
rived here yesterday. Friends were in wait
ing to assume charge of The broken hearted
wife, and 10 allay the intensity of her grief
in evidences of heartfelt coincidence.
Mrs Etheredge has taken up temporary
residence in the family of Mr.. G.. G. San
born, residing at No. 10 Iglehart street.
Mrs. Sanborn has been lifelong friend of
the afflicted lady, and has assumed a
slsterly care of her in her hour of
great affection. During the day, Mrs. Eth
eridge was called upon by numerous parties.
She denied herself to all but her most init
mate friends. A GLOBE representative called
to place himself at Mrs. Etheridge's disposal
as medium for any statement she might
wish to make public. Mr.. Sanborn answered
the ring at the door. He stated that Mrs.
Etheridge was SO Frustrated from the fatigue
of her journey, that SIZE could see no one.
The intimation was given that probably she
would have SO far recovered, that later in the
day, she might be able and even desire to
put herself in communication with the re-
porter.
In obedience to the implied sum-
mons, GLOBE reporter presented him
self about nightfall at the residence. Mrs.
Sanborn met the GLOBE man, and again pre-
sented Mrs. 'Etheridge's excuses.
elbow is Mrs. Etheridge 2" was asked.
''She is much Frustrated by her trip, and
greatly distressed in mind.''
Mrs. Sanborn further conveyed the infor-
nation that her friend and guest was alone,
having left her child (adopted) in Massachu-
sets. What Mrs. Etheridge intended doing
had not been determined upon. She would
put herself in the hands of her friends and
they would see after her best interests.
Mrs. Etheridge undoubtedly realizes,
though her husband has proved himself un-
worthy, thai she has the cordial sympathy and
good wishes of the whole community in her
hour of trial.
Gov. Davis volunteered his services, and
has been accepted as Mrs. Ethridge's coun-
sci. She retains certain rights which will
be looked after in the matter of the attach
ment of the Second National bank,
and other claims against the fugi-
tive's belongings. The hope is general that
Mrs. Etheridge may be able to realize some
thing out of the wreck left behind by her
husband.
AS regards tho man himself, no further
developments of his crookedness were made
yesterday. While the husband is a fugitive
from justice, condemned and despised, the
wife, whom he has more deeply wronged
than all, is surrounded by loving and SYM
pathizing friends in the home he abandoned.