The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
CHASED BY AN ENRAGED WIFE.
rhe Flight Of Mr.. Raymond and How His
Wife Added Impetus to His Movements.

BosToN. Dec. 27.-The Herald has the follow
ng special from Milford, Conn:
Excitement has been caused in social circles
by the filing of an application for divorce by Mr.
Willard Raymond and the counter suit OF hl
wife. Both are well known and hold promlnen
positions in Bridgeport nine miles from here
Mrs. Raymond was formerly the wife OF Henry
Fomlinson who killed in the Ashtaouli
railroad accident. Mr. Tomlinson was man o.
extensive property and business I'M o'ests, 10
sated in st. Louis. As Mrs. Tomlinsou she mac
prominent position in society, both In st
Louis and Bridgeport. Her residence on state
street extension was the scene of many brilliant
social gatherings She entertained hand
Bomely and drove ia the park every afternoon
with her hveried coaehman and pair She
is a most accomplished singer, and often
sang in public for the benefit of various Local
charities. She is brunette of exceptionally
attractive appearance, with magnetic black
eyes, a rich, warm complexion, and fine figure
After Mr. Tomlinson's death she married Mr..
Willard Raymond, a gentleman of fine presence
and agreeable manners. He is SIX feet tall, and
weighs 30 pounds. He is very popular and is
fond of society. OF late his wife has become
Jealous of his attention to other ladies.
Last Sunday Mr.. Raymond, accompanied by
two other gentlemen and three ladies, drove
from Bridgeport to Milford in his handsome six
seated English Surrey, drawn by a spanking
pair of grays for shore party" at smith s
Mrs Raymonds suspicious were aroused and
she followed to Milford. driving her favorite
dapple bay and cart. She supposed the party
had gone to Gretman's Hotel and drove there,
The party of six finding that they could not be
accommodated with dinner at Smiths" also
drove to the Gretmaa House, Mrs. Raymond
was standing on the piazza. AS Mr. Raymond
and the merry party dashed up, Mrs Raymond
drew from under her sealskin dolman nickel
plated revolver with pearl handle, and, pointing
1t at her husband, said:
Now have got your
The lady sitting beside Mr. Raymond laughed
and said: You dare not shoot; you are too
much of a coward"
Mr. Raymond, fearing she would fire. jumped
out of the carriage, and springing to the We
randa, seized his wife and hurried her into the
Aetel One of the gentlemen followed and at
tempted to pacify her and explain matters
While he was 50 doing, Mr.. Raymond jumped
into his carriage again, wheeled his horses around
and started for Bridgeport He had
driven as far as the brow of the
hill descending to the Housatonic river
and the Washington bridge, some foul
miles, when the party was attracted by tht
sound OF hurrying horse steps behind. CHANGING
back, they beheld Mrs. Raymond lashing hel
AeFse a44d followed at breck-neck pace Tht
horse was lathered with white foam, which fe'
from his steaning TANKS as he leaped under the
fury of the relentless lash Mr. Raymond
whipped his pair, and away they went down hill
toward the bridge. The bridge, which is a long
one, reechoed with the sound of the dashing
nVOlS~ AuS toll-keepeF at the Cbr2QOru emu
hearing the unusual sounds. rushed out of his
keep" and seeing what he thought to be a run
away pair Of horses, instantly flung his toll gate
wide open On they came, Mr.. Raymond lash
ing his pair, and his wife close behind, desper
ately whipping her horse
Drawing ber revolver again, she fred -four
shots in quick succession into the carriage re
treating before her and its load of occupants
None of the shots however, took effect The
firing melted Mr.. Raymond to urge his horses
into greater eKertion, and the hill upon the
Stratford side of the river was rapidly gained
Mrs Raymonds horse was so blown and used
up that the chase was abandoned, and she re
turned to her home in Bridgeport
Mr.. Raymond Immediately took up his resi-
dence at the Sterling Hotel, Bridgeport, where
he still remains He has retained Goodwin
Stoddard his attorney in his divorce pro
ceedings against his wife, and she has retained
Senator Robert L. Deforest. Her attorney has
already subposnaed the entire party who ae-
eompanied Mr.. Raymond as witnesses. The
tsiei promises to be one that will excite more
social interest than any that has ever occurred
Tithin the history Of the city of bridgeport.