Democratic Sentinel, Volume 3, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1879 — The Spragues. [ARTICLE]

The Spragues.

A dispatch from Narragansett pier, under date of Sept 1, says: “The seeming quiet that has reigned in the Sprague mansion at Canonchet since the return thither of Mrs. Sprague and her children and the hushing up of the scandal was broken in upon yesterday by the sudden departure of that lady, accompanied by her threo little daughters. The son chose to remain with his father. Mrs. Sprague claims that ever since her return to Canonchet with her children she has been subjected to many annoyances by the Governor, which culminated on Saturday in an actual outburst on his part. Her friends say the Governoi, coming home Friday morniDg intoxicated, suddenly went into the room where the nurses were dressing tho children, and, seeing Mrs. Sprague there, said: ‘l’ll show you who is master here! ’ and, without further words, took hold of her arm and shoulder, dragged her around the room, and attempted to throw her out of tne wiudow, saying before witnesses that he would do so. He was prevented from carrying his throat into execution by those presoiit. Thechildion were balf-drecaed, and screaming with fright. Mrs. Sprague began quickly to make preparation to Joave, and, Saturday afternoon about 5:30, quietly took her departure, accompanied by her three children, their nurses, and luggage. So well were her. plans arranged that tho Governor and his nephew, Arthur Watson, who w r ero keeping watch upon her movements, knew notliing about her departure until the party had a good hour’s start and were, many miles away. A suit for separation, brought by either husband or wife, will probably be at once instituted to settle the right to the control of tho children.”