The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-01

t-1AS o. ItLlcTd4 OdIl4El l. C4Nh4cSs u
New York is an extremely interesting an
louncement, because the young woman
bears the name that at once recalls one
Of the most remarkable tragedies OF the
last generation. General Sickles shot and
killed Philip Barton Key. son of Francis
Scott Key (who composed The Star
Spangled Banner'D, because he had dis
nonored his wife. General Sickles then
forgave his erring wife, and in the face
of a tumult of criticism he reinstated Mrs.
EickIes in his home and made this answer
10 his friends:
DUTY TO AN ERRING WIFE
My reconciliation with my wife was
my own act, done without consultation
with any relative, connection, friend or
adviser. Whatever blame, if any, belongs
20 the step should fall upon me.
I am prepared to defend what 1 have
done before the only tribunal I recog-
nize as having the slightest claim to juris-
diction over the subject-my own con-
science and the bar OF Heaven
I am not aware of any statute or code
or morals which makes it Infamous TO
forgive a woman; nor is it usual to- make
our domestic life a subject OF consultation
with friends, no matter how near and
dear tc US. And 1 cannot allow even all
the world combined to dictate to me the
reputation Of my wife when 1 think it
right to forgive her and restore her to
my confidence and protection.
II I ever failed to comprehend the ut
terly desOlate position of an offending
though penitent Woman-the hopeless fut-
ure, with it's dark possibilities Of danger,
TO which she is doomed when prescribed
as an outcast-I can now see plainly
enough in the almost universal howl of
Accommodation with which she is followed
to my threshold, the misery and peril
from which Ihave rescued the mother of
my child.
Andoalthough IT IS very sad for me
to incur the blame Of friends and the
reproaches of many wise and good peo-
pie. I shall strive to prove to all who may
feel an interest in me that If I am the
first man who has ventured to say to
the world that an erring wife and mother
may be forgiven and redeemed. in spite
of all obstacles in my path, the god re-
the imitation of the generous and the
commentator OF the just
There are many who think that an
act OF duty, proceeding solely from affec-
tons which can only be comprthended
in the heart of a husband and father
IS to be fatal to my professional, politi-
cal and social standing. If this be so,
then so be It.
DANIEL E. SICKLES.
The erg ga cement is anlunced of Miss
Eda Sckles, daughter of General Daniel
L. Sickles. Of New York, to Dayrell E.
NJ. Crackanthorpe. secretary OF the Brit
fish legation in Madrid.
This announcement is interesting, not
only because it promises the union of
another American beauty and an English
man OF rank and prominence. It newt
n5ly recalls 10 public mind the long and
exciting career Of General Siokles and the
remarkable events in which he has fig
ured.
Mis- Sickles IS a beauty OF uncommon
distinction and bril1iance. She has au-
burn hair. dark eyes. an olive complexion
and regular features Her figure is tall.
slender and graceful. She Is only twenty
two years old.
She was educated at converts in Paris
and Madrid She mas not lived in this
country much. but has made occasional
visits TO her father at No. % Fifth ave-
nue..
Two years ago she came TO America
and spent year here She attended the
famous Bradley Martin ball, costumed as
Queen Louise o Prussia. and was the
ooiect OF much enthusiastic admiration.
Although she spent a brilliant season in
New York society
Miss Sickle's mother was a Miss Cres gh,
a Spanish woman Of irish descent. whom
General Sickles married while he was
minister 20 Spain.
Mr. Crackanthorpe. the prospective
bridegroom. Is a son Of Nonts que Hughes
Crackanthorpe who Is "A Queens counsel
and one Of the leaders OF the English bar.
The older Mr.. Crackanthorpe Is rich. not
only from his professional incom, but also
because he I sa great land owner. He
originally bore the humble name OF Cook
son but changed il 10 Crackanrhorpe
upon irheriring a large estate from a dis
1ant relative Of The later name. Il IS
extremely probable that he viii in a few
years be appointed a judge or even Lord
Chancellor.
The property hequeathed by the late
Mr. CraCkantaorpe is known as the New
lEccia estate. Il consists Of about eHo0
acres In the county OF Westmoreland.
Newbiggin Hail Is a splendid old house
This and al the surrounding acres will
some day belong to the young diplomat
nh, hos fr,s+ H,aD,r,,a s-,rauaF n NF+Ss
S.ckles.
When Mr. Coekson inherited the New
biggin estate he assumed the arms as
We'll as the name Of Crackanthorpe.
The motto OF the family is Nth! res
subjunEere conor." meaning. Il endeavor
70 subdue circumstances"
DaSreI C-ackanthorpe. the young man
who is 10 marry. Is known TO his snti-
mates as ''Reley'' He IS a. present a sec
rotary OF the Legation at Madrid. bur Is
believed TO have brilliant career before
him in the most honored branch OF the
British public service.
He is a very different person from his
late brother. Hubert. wslo was a coatr.bu-
tor 20 the Yellow Book in its most vir-
ulent DAYS. After writing & brilliant but
horrible confession, n which he laid bare
the miser1es OF Ills mind and body. he
committed suicide. His body was found
floating in the Seine. The event caused
terrible distress TO his family.
The marriage Of Mss Sickles and Mr..
IN London. in the first week in October.
Mr. Crsckanthorpe and his bride VIII
Wait New York IN the sDr.ng. BY which