The sun., 1878-10-13
MARRIED At THREE SCORE.
COMMODORE G. X. GARRISON BRINGS
YOUNG BRIDE TO ms home.
. or,.t wedding In the Pnrior. Of the Wind
,cy that Ins Quite A,toni.hed New YORK;
The Young Lady One Whom the Commo-
Ar. Tossed In hi. Arms when Chiid.


aore Tossed In his Arms when a Chid.
While Commodore Garrison was sojourn-
Inc in Saratoga last summer II was observed
,hst he was more than usually attentive to the
.,rscx The venerable capitalist although of
ssimplo and retiring disposition. had always
heen noted for HE gallantry where ladies were
oorccrned and ordinary civilities even though
osered 10 the most attractive bellies would have
,assed unnoticed. But 1t was whispered that
4, This instance there was something more than
o,dinary courtesy intended. 1t was noticed
hat the Commodore was particularly at
,entive to a young and beautiful Indy
t,om Missouri-one Of the bright par
,,c,,lar stars in tho galaxy which adorned
,hs narlors Of the United States Hotel. The
i,Av in question was the daughter Of distin-
cushed resident Of ST. Louis. an old compan-
ion Of Me Commodores. and one whom he had
inovn from youth up. As a child he had car
ried her in his arms. patted her dinpled cheeks.
and listened 70 her engaging prattle. Whispers
that A marriage wos on the carpet few about
tho drawing rooms and corridors OF the United
s,aies They even found their way into news
papers. Friends Of both parie denied with
warmth that the Commodore took any more
interest in his youthful vis-A-vis than any ven
erabe gentleman might take in the daughter
q, his old friend and business companion.
Those who knew tho Unreasonable nature of
the man thought differently. Both sides. how
ever united so warmly in protesting that there
was nothing in it. that the gossips were fain to
drop the mystery as hopeless. The public
ceased to speculate concerning the Commo-
doro's Intentions.
On Friday morning last fashionable New
York was startled with the following announce
ment in the marriage column Of a morning
paper;
GARRIsoS-RANDELL-on THURSDAY Oct II. by the
Rcy Robert Ru;Se B9eth. u D. CGrnehu. Gatris9n
Raudri OF ST Louis
The Commodore and his bride succeeded so
wei in keeping their secret that beyond the
Immediate friends OF both. no one. not even
their most intimate acQuaintances. knew OF the
match
The wedding ceremony was in the private
apartments OF the brides parents. in the Wind
sor Hotel The Rev. Dr. Booth. the officiating
clergyman. is pastor OF the Presbyterian
Church at University place and Eleventh street
The ceremony WAS strictly informal. there be-
ing no orange flowers no satin. and no music
There was not even wedding tour. the happy
,oupls Oh the completion OF the service. driv-
ng to the Commodores palata residence. at
Thirty-s street and Park avenue where
hey are now established The last two days
1eve been passed in receiving the congratua-
The Commodore has two children. William
r. President Of the Elevated Railroad. and
Mrs. Van Auken. who lives in a magnificent
atherl in Fifth avenue While there is said %
Mrs. Van Auken and Mr.. William Garrison are
understood 10 have approved fully Of the match.
1000 10 $4,000 was settled upon his in
tended wife by the Commodore prior 10 the
Mrs. Commodore G.r-'sou nee Rsndel is a
tall handsome br.v'.-s OTIS, highly accom-
pushed. ana q Il mo .aole anh On gaS, ne
her eyes large blue and expressive. and her
features clear cut and salient Those who have
met her say that the Commodore has made q ier
more fortunate choice than any o. his youthiu
rivals. That he has carried OF the belle Of the
Garrison's father is a wealthy resident Of ST.
Louis. where he has been for many years iden'
wpen the subje I otthe match was hrsi broached
70 him 10y the Commodore ne Is said 70 have
The bridegroom has for twenty years beer
one OF the best known men in New YORK. His
all form, his long. straight silvery hair, Roman
nose and commanding countenance nay" beer
as in the drawing rooms Of Murray Hill. His fea.
energy and poweriul indiyidusiiiy apparent IN
III. portraits Of Baron Won Humboldt No mar
In New York has more friends in the bushes:
clrclos. or enJoys hgher, reputation FOR !nteG'
rity and fair dealing. His wealth Il variously
estimated at from s5,oooooo to s7ooQooo. and
he Atlantic and Pacific Road, the Metropolitan
Elevated the Municipal Gasight Company. rea
estate n New York and elsewhere. and bonds
and mortgages to n large amount, BY far ihe
greater portion OF this is effectually secured tc
his children by his frst wife. The latter was
New York lady. prominent for many years in
AZ charitable and philanthropic movements
HI, daughter. Mrs. Van Auken shares her
mothers tastes in this respect. and Is assocl-
eted In all the Lending charities and charitable
works II the metropolis
Commodore Garrison started life ms the Cap
tain Of Mississippi steamboat. and began 10
MAKE mrney during the fiush days OF N" river
the ate William c. Ralston OF the Bank Of Cali.
tornia was clerk of her. Three years ago. when
the news Of Rastons failure came East. Garri-
son renembered bis old employee. aud sent
him tho following despatch:
T. " IA He San F,aneisoo
nsa{ you want '0 at any n"' d''% R g. sh,os sr q.
Ralston'. suicide followed before he was able
q avail himself Of this Characteristic proffer
Inc Commodore knew at thet that he would
probably never get a cent oi II back, but his
heart had not hardened by success. and he was
hotihe man TO see his old steamboat clerk in
In 1880, or thereabout. Garrison wen, to Cali
lorna wnere he embarked in various enter,
piss and made money rapidly. He Invested
a ~ nahAtng ana steamship ventures, and soon
d,asin' slope lie Was atonetime elected Mayor
Of san Francisco A few years before the war he
PuIlased, VIII Commodore Vanderbilt, ma
Iorty 9f ne stock n hesteamship line running
it'p York % Asplnwall and from Panama
~, rrapc,s'o Fach W. <ed To- buy the
a9,a,,' 9u,, yan9s,6' graa offered a large
hcfpled AM Vanderbilt paid him in notes
urAf'ng Interest," Alter they had run for some
uuin., Iholn", NapdetO bile sou-in-aw. went 10
HhIrls3n and told him that they uhe Wander
pil'sl dlint want 70 he paving interest any
Trhger and offered q soite for the full amount.
ms was aeepi"d Vanderbilt sending around
meek ior the principal Commodore Gar
vson pqt / In his ,pocket and walked down 10
'aplrroits ohice ~. Bowling green.
- LOOK here. Vanderbilt" he said, striking
tbe te paprt ssansl the palm Of his hand want
:. De- yoql whs''ll YOU 'ioii you don't get it. -
nDo ~ show YOU what III do" replied
uMtisou. closing the door and locking II. No
On. khrw wat passed. but ten m inutes after
hatq garrison emerged from the door II No 8
peaFinl a check for the full amount prin-
elel hnd inter 81. Neither of the Conmodores
oithai Interview
In private lie the Commodore IL plain and
{ThIswuhuous. When asked why he persisted
~ I'lng IN Park avenue while his children
M"le So inagn'hcenty established in Fiith
=, nl', n" Sa!f: - Ike the street because II
aqtlHt uoighhorhoOd"
uM ne United states Hotel last summer, al
b..stn imam tng "otttgo. he invariably ate At
81 inoie note. while more pr tentiOus peOpl"
4oas means. d.Uol in rriypfe With his