The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-08
PREMATURE ENDING OF A BRIDAL TOUR.
Youthful Couple In a Police Court
Their Sad Separation.

Youthful Couple In a Police Court
Their Sad Separation.
On the 21st OF January William G. Murray, a con-
idential clerk in the employ Of Bloodgood Co.,
suddenly disappeared with $4,000 OF the FIRMS
| money in his possession. For several days Messrs
Roodgo0d q Co. refratned from taking steps to re-
cover the amount prosecute the defauter, trust
ing to his probable voluntary return. No trace of
the fugitive in the meantime being discovered they
placed the case in the hands OF Detective
Tully OF the Central ONCE, with instructions
to offer liberal reward for information concerning
him and certain proportion Of any sum that might
be recovered. Detective Tully proceeded to inves-
tigate the case, and found that the young man
had entered into matrimonial alliance with
Miss Ada Shreve and the two had forthwith de-
parted on wedding tour for parts unknown.
Photographs OF the couple were procured and cir
culars containing these az we'll a description OF
their general appearance. were forwarded to the
various police officials in the United States and the
Canadas. In response to these, last week De-
tectiye Tully received q telegram from the Chief
of Police OF Sc. John, New Brunswick, stating
that young man, accompanied by lady corre-
spending with the description FURNISHED, was
then stopping in the Victoria Hotel in that CITY,
The detective at once started for that place. and,
closely watching their movements, became salts
patiently until they should come within United
States jurisdiction. His cOnjectures were correct
parture for Bangor, Me-, where the lady's parents
reside. Following closely in their track, re soon
effected their arrest, and both were day before
yesterday brought TO this city in custody OF the OIL
Ger. Yesterday they were arraigned before Justice
bowling, at the Tombs Police Court. Murray IL a
young man, apparently about twenty-0ne years OF
age, of fine apr earance. and bore himself up well
under the trying ordeal. The bride Is tall hand
some brunette OF about seventeen, of frank and
innocent expression, full 6gure ana large, open
countenance. She was attired In black silk dress
and Astrakhan sacque. drab veil partially con-
cealing her features. She manifested much emo
ton during the proceedings, shedding tears
copousy and evidently suffering intensely.
Mr.. John l.. SIayback made formal complaint
against Murray, Detective Tuy adding that four
$1,000 gold certificates, TIVE $500 United States
bonds and about three hundred dollars worth of
jewelry had been recovered from the prisoner
Murray, on his formal examination, gave his
residence as 81 East FitynrSt street. birtbpla ce
New York, and when questioned as to the charge
preferred against him, stated 81 never intended
to steal Mr.. Bloodgood's money"
Messrs. Howe Hummel represented the de-
fence. On application or Mr.. Hunmel who pre.
sented the certificate OF marriage, the lady was
discharged and given into custody OF her father who
was present In Court. Murray was held by Justice
Dowling In $500 bail to answer. Both then in.
dulgcd In q last long, loving embrace and parted
she for her home and he to his CELL All present
sympathized with the unhappy pair In their
misery, even the stern Magistrate with whom
duty Is ever paramount, sharing the general
feeling.