The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-16
KATE COBB IN PRISON.


Norwich, Conn, March 15.-Mrs. Kate
NJ. Cobb WINS removed from her cell in tho
county jail in this city to the moro ample nc
commodntions Of the Wethersheld State prison
this afternoon. Warden Hews Of the State
prison had received the commitment papers
several days ago. and Mrs. Cobb was aware that
her time for leaving this city was Mt hand. She
has looked forward to her departure with
feeling OF slight expectation. but her immov-
ablc composure betrayed not sign OF anxiety.
pleasure. or dissatisfaction. At Ii o'clock this
forenoon the warden. accompanied bya friend.
a MIR. Bacon OF Mlddletown. reached this city.
and ut once visited the Jail. They were re-
celved by Jailer Beckwth and his WIFE and the
party soon nfterwnrd snt down to dinner in the
Inier's pleasant dining room. Up to y few mo-
m"nts before the departure Of the o'clock
hnd not been notified. Mrs. Beckwith con-
veyed the intelligence to KATE In her cell saw
ing. The warden has come for you" Wpatl
cooliy arose and nc"crtcd Mrs. Bsckwlths pro-
posal to help her about her preparations.
Mrs. Cobb cnrricd away very few articles. say
ing to Mrs. Beckwith that all the little knirk-
knacks and presents that have lately been sent
to GeT she desired W 99vG given to h%r mother mother
ture had arrived. she struped rhceriully. out OF
her stone cell and accompanied the Iailer's wife
to the Office. in which waited the Jaer. warden
Hpws, and Mr.. Bacon. She was ustefuly Mt
tired in her trailing black SILK dress and hlnck,
stylish hat, over which fell her long ana npnVy
mourning veil II was the costume which she
Wore during her trial and which was so mourn
inl'y conspcu9us in the tedious hourS pending
the verdict - the jury Az she entered the little
Jail office she cast glance out OF the window
and down the neat shell walk To the white pncd
fence surrounding the jail yard and TO the steep
gravel road beyond yellow with tho afternoon
sunshine. A stylish hack. with spirited steeds,
whose harness was gay with trappings. waited
=" How do you do. Mrs Cobb 2" said the war
| den RS ,ng ana ,grnsping her nani. Kate re-
in the cold composure 81 her manner.
The parting between the prisoner and tho
lailer's family was quiet and formal. SAID Mrs.
Good by and hopr, Kate. that when you
reach the prison You will obey the rules and II
he Officers place trust IN your good Intentions.
- Yes, added the warden. with considerable
feeling the good conduct OF u prisoner COM
mends such one to good treatment and care
and We are. TO n great extent. governed in our
rules by the behavior of our prisoners"
the warden aud his charge walked down the
steps and entered the mack. The curtains wero
pulled down closely aud the driver whipped up
his horses. The carriage was driven rapidly
nOrthwnrd through severn streets. In order to
instead suspicion that Mrs. Cobb WIS being
taken AWAY. Then The course was retraced. and
the prisoner was tnken to the west side depot Of
! ne Now London Northern Railroad. AZ Mrs
Cobb al lighted at the depot she was in full view
and within u short distance Of her late home on
lantc Cove Heights Only u few oungers were
at the depot, and these were thrilled At what they
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sight Of the prisoner
just bef'rt the train started Mrs. Cohb's
/ mother. Mrs. Waterman. her brother. and hcr
Two iitl' children drove hastily NJ To the depot.
They had called NJ the Jail only few moments
inter- Kate went away. and were sorely dtsap-
/ pointed 10 learn that she was gone. They en-
/ lracei her On ID. train and mingled tenrs with
| their parting. Mr.. Cobb remained apparently
unmovrd. She WIS taken to Wethersneld by
| way 81 New London, tho Shore Line Hallway.
/ and the Come tirut Valley road.
| Bshop learn q 81 the departure OF Mrs. Cobb
/ n NtttNU min lsf h. frRTf mil
| lie saw her driven away. hut made no comment.