National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-04
ROAANCE AND CRIME C0H-
MINGLED.
MAN AND WOMAN MARRIED AT Po-

LICE HEADQUARTERS.
Police headquarters becomes not only the re-
ceptacle for complaints Of all binds, but other
scenes that transpire there from time 70 sime,
many Of them full Of interest, thst make the Gem
tral station spot o. attraction not only to thOse
persons belonging there legitimasstg, but to out
siders, drawn thither - witness the anfoldings q
day, and what rich developments may be un-
earthed. An account was published IN The RE-
PUBLICAN Of yesterday morning, Of thearrest by
Detective Coomes Of one W. H. Gardner, charged
with having stolen clothes from man fhBrook-
lyn named Charles Johnson It was also stated
how be was permitted to visit the residence Of
his mother in this city, and while there made
desperate assault on the officer, followed D an
attempt at selfdestruction with q razor that he
had procured, and how the deed was prevented BY
the intercsssion of a lady.
The man was taken to police headquarters by
the detectives and held to await q requisition
from New York. It has since transpired that the
lady who interfered with Gardner and his razor
had perfect right to do so and was q much-in-
terested party, for on It being discovered yester-
day morning that Gardner must again visit
Gotham, the yeung lady, whose name is Jennie
Dunan, very caudidly acknowledged that the man
held in custody was her betrothed husband, and
she desired the marriage contaminated before he
returned to New York. Gardner WAS willing, AND
as he could not depart from headquarters, 1t was
decided that the wedding should be celebrated
there, to all Of which the prospective bride con-
sented. To this proposition OF course, the detec-
tive corps would not object. They had seen
thieves, drunkards crazy people and all classes Of
criminals, and a marriage OF the once would como
In as desirable change in the old routine Of
cases. Accordingly, as Detective Coomes had had
the working Of the case from its inception he was
selected as master Of ceremonies. William decked
himself out In that immaculate suit Of broad
cloth, and the rapidtty with which he made the
preparations would have done credit to any Of
those gentlemen who make the business Q pro-
fession. Brown, one Of the attaches Of headquar-
tiers, was called into service, and with comb,
brush, towel, water and soap went to the place
to prepare the groom for the ordeal through which
he was about to pass, He was Q lne-looking fell
low, dark-complexioned, black, curling hair, full
face aud excellent features. He was attired in
light pants with small cross-bark Of lead color,
while his coat and vest were dark brown, ribbed.
| The bride expectant was on hand at II o'clock,
| accompanied by the mother Of the groom. The
former was petite in statue, about twenty five
| years Of age, Of the style Of beauty known as
blonde, but not over possessed Of beauty in fes-
lures; but there might be sufficient in character
to make up for what was lacking In the face. She
wore q gray dress and over-skirt, both trimmed
with black and dotted with innumersble large
black buttons The license had been procured,
and all was in readiness for the minister. A few
minutes more elapsed, and Rev. G. A. Hall ap.
peared. Chief Claryoe's office, neat room, nicely
furnished, had previously been selected as the
place for the observance Of the service, and into
this the divine was asked, and where he already
found the bride that was to be. Master Of cere.
monies Coomes soon produced the groom, and
there In the presence Of that little CIRCLE mostly
strangers to the pair, were they united in the
bonds Of wedlock, Chief Clarvoe giving the bride
away. After the congratulations had been ex
changed, although smiling, there appeared to b.
q sadness In the BRIDES smile, and the secret
| therefore was soon discovered. It was the ex
pected early departure Of the husband back Il
Brooklyn, but, as If by magic, there came another
and lighter smile that spread over the face anC
showed itself the bearer Of glad tidings. VIVA
was 1T Simply q few lines from johnson, direct
ing that his clothes be LEFT at headquarters ant
Gardner dismissed. The groom rejoiced no les
than his wife at this-fnding himself unexpect
eddy dismissed, accompanied BY her and hi
mother, they gladly departed down the street
evidently in very happy spirits, and seeking hom'
and contentment Mrs. Gardner nee Dunan is Ger
tainly deserving Of praise for sharing her hus
bands troubles at the time they seemed darkest
and he should requlte her love and faith well 70
the confidence and constancy she displayed,