Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-14
SABIN'S DIVORCE.
Sentiment on the Side of
the Wife.

Washington Correspondence Cincinnati Gazette
WASHINGTON, June 11.-As telegraphed last
night, the announcement that ex-senator Sabin
had procured divorce from his wife created
genuine sensation in social circles in this city,
rumor has been in circulation here for the
last three months that there has been some
difficulty between them. 1t was only talked of
among small and limited number of their
western friends, all of whom had said that the
estrangement would be only temporary The
universal belief-now that his own act has
justified open talk about the matter-is that he
himself gave the ground for trouble and that
it is not surprising that it existed
The fact that Mr.. Sabn had been instru-
mental in placing his wife under restraint was
known to few and deeply lamented by them
and among these were several of the ex-Sena-
tors late colleagues IN the upper house. If, as
alleged, Mrs. Sabln Is a confirmed drunkard, it
seems very remarkable that in the large and
close acquaintanceship that she made in WASH
lngton during her four or five years residence
here, nobody ever suspected her affection or
charged her with it. On the contrary. her
quiet, domestic life and the care and attention
she gave the members of her household. and
the constant and active participation in social
matters, both under her own roof and else
where, seem the best evidence that she has
been cruelty slandered. Her gentle and ami
dUIc spOcltlOn anu modest QemednOr were
subjects of general remark, and the affection
and solicitude displayed by her. and her hus-
band as well, for the orphan children of Dele
gate Raymond, of Dakota, showed her good
qualities In light that seemed to complete the
happiness that was generally supposed to exist
i'll their home.
The Sabins were welcome guests everywhere,
and particularly at the White House during
both the administration of Mr.. Arthur and Mr.
Cleveland. Mrs. Cleveland and her mother
were especially courteous to Mrs. Sabin and
she was frequently entertained by them, and
Mrs. Folsom was often her guest 1t is also
well known that when the rumor that Mr. Sa-
Din intended to get a divorce reached here in
the spring the friends of his wife were indig-
nant at his course. and endeavored in eyery
possible way to change his purpose. A promi-
nent Senator, IN conversation with Mr. Sabin
the night before the Senate adjourned, asked
MN whether he was sorry or not to leave pub
lie life. The reply was: ''Yes; sorry that
have to go, because / had no choice; but glad
III another way, as it will give me the chance
/ to attend to my private business"
| How does Mrs. Sabin like it?'' was asked.
'She thinks exactly as / do. that ought to
pay some attention to my own concerns now
and get back the money have lost"
Rather kindly mention, this. of the lady
whom his Success or failure in business would
not materially affect couple Of months later
| BY the testimony of all of Mrs. Sabins friends
and they were numerous and prompt to come
10 her defense, there was no more lovable
character, or a more devoted wife i'm Washing
! ton. There is general doubt of there having
been any good cause for sending her to an
asylum. Those ladies who knew her best and
| saw the most of her in her active social life.
declare that they never even heard a whisper
against her in the line of the charges which
| Senator Sabin now prefers Testimony to this
| effect and in this direction comes from all
sides. On the other nothing comes to the sur
face In support Of the Senator's charges.