Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-17
A NEW SENSATION
Madame N%incsHt's Eldest Daughter and
her Esoapade---Her Adventures
and Present Whereabouts.
Two Husbands and
Both Living.

Somewhere near ten years ago the
black-eyed, plump-fgured, beautiful
faced Jennie Bacigalupo, eldest daugh-
ter Of the widely known r~estaurateur
Madame Vincent, turned up missing
one rainy morning, on the eve of con
Summating a connubial alliance with
unpopular Main street merchant, who
for some time before had shown the
pretty lady marked attention. AS she
was about to depart she wrote a letter
to her afianced, returning certain
presents, and explaining in brief the
cause of her sudden leaving. The
letter and valuables were left at a
Union street livery stable, from
whence the young lady had driven in
company with Mr.. James Brizzolari,
her roputed uncle. 1t was afterwards
understood that the runaway couple
had driven out Of the city in a south
erly direction, crossing the Mississippi
at a point below, and had ~emigrated
to Arkansas. Nothing was heard Of
the pair for some months, alter which
rumors became current that they had
settled at Fort Smith, on the Arkan-
sas river, where they were engaged in
keeping a public eating-house or hotel.
MI. Brizzolari was a handsome
young man, educated regardless of ex-
pense, it was stated, by his reputed
sister, known as Madame Vincent,
and a practicing lawyer Of fair ability
and favorable prospects. He was a
staunch Democrat, and shortly after
completing his education he became
an active member of that party's ex-
ecutive committee for Shelby county.
During his service in this position.
Colonel George r. Phelan, of this city,
wrote an incisive article for one ofthe
city papers, reviewing the action of
the committee, and to some exte4t
ridiculing its several members. Mr..
B~rizzolari took offense at the article.
denounced it, was challenged, and in a
duel across the river was shot through
the breast. The wound was serious,
but in due time the sufferer recovered.
1t, however, terminated his political
life in this city.
The young lady, who is said to be
his niece, was also highly educated,
having been tutored at a Northern in
stitution. She was her mothers pride,
and nothing she needed or desired was
refused her. After the couple left
here word came that they were law
fully united in marriage. AT later
period Mr.. BrizzOlari figured in local
politics at Fort Smith, having been a
candidate for several positions, and
serving for a period as mayor of that
city.
A few years ago Mr.. Angelo Marie,
a saloon keeper, whose place of bust
ness was near the Overton Hotel, be-
came involved with a party of bur
glars in the robbery of a safe in the
Office of the chief of police. The
present incumbent occupied the posi-
ton at the time, having succeeded
Tom O'Donnell. One of the keys of
the safe turned up missing shortly be-
fore the latter went out of Office. 1t
was limited hat the ex-chief had a
good deal to do with the burglary, and
that he was only saved from convic-
ton by the refusal of Marie to i'm
plicate him. The latter, however, was
convicted and sent to the State prison A;
was pardoned therefrom by Governor
John c. Brown emigrated to Little
Rock, where he settled down to lead a
steady life. During his residence in
the Arkansas capital he occasionally
ran over on a brief visit here, merely
to shake hands with old friends, and
see how the old place looked.
In due time it came to the ears of
those who knew them hat Mrs. Bril-
zolari had left Fort Smith and had
gone to Little Rock to live with Mr..
Marie. After that further news was
to the effect that the couple we're mar
ried to each other.
Within the past few weeks Mr..
Angelo Marie returned here with the
avowed purpose Of resuming his resi-
dence. A few days since he applied
through the courts to have his disa-
bilities removed and to be restored to
the rights OF citizenship. The appli-
cation was granted.
Yesterday, through his attorneys,
Humes and Poston, Mr.. Marie fled a
bill in the Chancery Court to enjoin
Mr.. r. A. Parker from exercising the
rights Of administration over the large
estate ofthe late Mr.. and Mrs. Baci-
galupo, the latter known as Madame
Vincent. Both Of the latter it will be
remembered died Of yellow fever dur
ing the late scourge. No will was left
and the estate is estimated as being
worth at least 100000.
In his bill Mr.. Marie states hat he
was legally married to Miss Jennie