Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-03
4 Marriage as Police Heasuuarser..

Officer Howe, OF the sth precinct. YESTERDAY
afternoon took into custody o rather good look
ing Young man who gave the name OF VIM. n.
Garoner. he was arrested on the suspicion of q
larceny committed In Brooklyn, n. Y. He was
immediately taken to the station and Lieut.
Austin turned him over to Detective Coomss,
ana on the way to headquarters he con-
fessed that he took lot Of clothing from Q Mr.
george M. johnson. in Brooklyn. N. Y, he
being at the time engaged at work in the navy
mother residedi in this city on Penn. ave-. oppo-
site the Metropolitan Hotel. They at once
went to the house he designated, where q valise
while removing some letters, seized q razor and
attempted TO cut his throat, but Miss Jennie
Dunan, afianced to the prisoner, who was visit
ing Mrs. Gardner, seized IL and prevented
him from cutting himself. Mr.. Coomes imme-
diately took hold Of Gardner, when q tussle
ensued, and ii was with difficulty that the OFF,
Gardnsrs hands he beina taii snd iR porsr S%
young man. As IL was, Mr.. Coomes received
some slight cuts on the hands. Gardner was
where he was allowed an interview for a short
time with his mother and Miss Dunan, and be-
fore they lett it had been arranged notwith-
sent to Brooklyn, that they would be married
to day. Mr.. CoOmes, ascertaining the address
OF johnson in Brooklyn, at once tele-
gIspned to him that Gardner was in Gus
l0dy and the clothing had been recovered
This morning the mother of the young lady ap-
peared at police headquarters, anil was shown
into the office Of Chief Clarvoe. Mr.. Coomes,
too, was prompt TO time, and ascertaIning from
the prisoner and young lady that they desired
to unite their fortunes, he volunteered to assist
them, and going to the Office OF the clerk of the
the Young Mems Christian Association, where
he engaged Rev. G.. A. Hall to perform the GER
emony. About l0k O'Clock the young man
lGsrdner) was brought out OF the cell and shown
into the chiefs Office, where he greeted the
ladies, and was introduced to the minister Mr.
Hall. He appeared to be somewhat depressed
in spirits, but the lady wore on her face look
young man. Chief Clsrvoe and Detectives
Sargent and McElfresh were present
and all being in readiness, the couple
Coomes standing on the left Of the groom and
Mr. Gardeners mother on the right of the BRIDE
The ceremony was performed in a very impress
and placed on the finger Of the bride, PRAYER
was offered, and the parties were declared m an
and wife. The groom Immediately saluted his
congratulated them, the groom was taken back
70 the cell 70 await An answer from the New
York authorities, and the ladies re-
NAMED name c IN the n office to confer with
In anew moments, however, their suspense was
brought to an end by Mr.. Coomes rushing in
with telegram from Brooklyn, and exclsim-
ing: "Look at this--[resding a dispatchl: sRe-
tain my clothes, and let Mr.. Gardner co. Wait
q moment, I'll bring him out" In less time than
It takes to tell IL, the now free groom made his
z n
tically kissed his bride and his mother by turns.
and all three shed tears. In a little while when
they could control their feelings, they left the
s ARa tn. the iS ..
wedding was not one u the fashionable sort.
there are but few where there was apparently
more genuine happiness. The explanation OF
the release is supposed to be that the clothing
was taken in frolic.
WoMEN's WAR ON WHISKY Temperance
Union to be OTgdnised.-An adjourned meeting
of the General Temperance Committee was
held yesterday afternoon in the parlors Of the
y. nj. Q. A.-General Leggett presiding and
Mr. VIM. Ballantyne secretary pro tenn. Rev.
q previous meeting, submitted a report recon-
mending the formation of q Temperance
League, and IL was adopted. 1t provides for
the formation Of "a Temperance Union: IN AT three
women from each church be selected As a gene-
raj committee; that the committee shall provide
for and hold daily meetings OF their own sex for
prayer and conference In such district or locality
Of the city as the committee may desigaate,
which meetings shall be presided over and con-
trolled by the women Of the union; that the
union shall provide suitable pledges for pre-
sentation TO churches, families, dealers pro-
perty- holders and individuals; and the general
committee shall supervise the efficient circula-
ton OF the same. The work of other visitation
Is put upon the devout judgment and conscience
Of the women OF the union. IL also recommends
that the daily evening prayer meetings be con-
tinued and that all the pastors be requested TO
preach on such sabbath as may be designated
by the union, on the subject of this reform; that
a meeting for the organization Of the union be
held at the First Congregational church, on
Monday evening next; and that this meeting
select committee to make nominations for
officers OF the union. The chair appointed the
persons as a nominating committee:
Hon. Judge Casey, Rev. II. A. Cleveland, Rev.
Mr. Little, Mrs: William Stickney and Mrs.
George W. Linville.
At meeting Of Eagle Tent, No. 2, Rechabites,
last night, at Odd Fellows Hall. Navy Yard, it
was decided to hold a series OF temperance
meetings semi weekly during the current season
and outdoor meetings after the weather become
warmer.
, TIE CHRIsTIAN ASSOCIATION OF MOUNT