The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-07-20
Irrom tlc BaItimorc Amonr,n-I

Iron tho Baltimore Amcr,can.l
About one year ago Willard +. Watkins
was appointed 20 the position he now oc-
cupics Of police officer in the northwestern
district Of Baltimore, and was detailed TO
work a heat on Pennsylvania avenue
bounded by Franklin and ST. Mary streets.
Within fcv doors from the point at which
his beat ended, and where he generally met
the sergeant, lived Miss Katie Fowner, the
daughter OF a saloon-keeper. Miss Katie,
aS she was known, although very young in
years, had already several admirers. and
not few would have gladly taken her
for better or worse. Officer Watkins
passed the house every evening with his
squad 10 go on duty, and becoming at
tractcd 10y the fresh and youthful counie-
nance. obtained an introduction and cult
waited the acquaintance by visiting the
young lady when of duty. From the first
Miss Katie seemed TO prefer the oficer's
company to that of any Of the other visit
ors. and il was not long before mutual at
tachment Sprang up between them, which
has since rlpened into deep and ardent
love. All this time matters seemed pro-
crossing smoothly enough. The parents Of
the young lady seemed 10 have no objcc-
ton 10 the visits Of the officer, who was
always welcome to the house, and his ri
walls. finally despairing Of Suppanting him
In the affections OF the young lady,
with single exception. quilted the
field and left him in undisputed pos
session. Their course Of true love was
destined, however. not 10 run as smooth
rs they would have liked, for a little
cloud was forming itself over their de-
voted heads. which finally ended in an un.
expected storm. This was nothing more
nor less than the persistent refusal OF the
girls parents to consent TO their daughters
union, on the ground that she was yet too
young. The couple had no objection to
waiting for reasonable time, but matters
were brought 10 a crisis when il became
known that her parents were making ar
rangcmentS TO go West, and take her with
them. the plan proposed being that Officer
Watkins should come out for her at some
future date. To this both naturally de-
INJURED.
THE WEDDING on SUNDAY.
a few weeks ago officer Watkins asked
and obtained a fOur-days' furlough. and
took advantage OF his opportunity to invite
his .fdncfe 10 accompany him TO eXcur-
siOnS and other places OF amusement. No
objection was raised 10 her going, but she
never went unless her mother accompanied
her. On one OF these occasions the remain
ing rival referred to above was standing on
the opposite corner. and Is the party came
out ne burst into tears. lie followed them
on the next ear. but his devotion awaited
him nothing. Finding it impossible 10
effect their purpose in this way they de
termined on q coup detat, which was
well planned and successfully carried ont
on last sunday evening. Taking advantage
OF time when her guardians were other
wise engaged. the young lady gathered to-
gethcr some clothing, OF which she made
q compact bundle, with the intention Of
taking il with her, but, fearing that suS-
picion might be aroused. she abandoned
this idea. and quietly LETT her parental resi-
dence without il. II was now nearly dark.
and her absence was not Immediately dis
covered. 4: the next corner she WAS
joined 10y her lover and his best man, OIL
Ger Ilartzcll. and the trio made al haste TO
the parsonage of Emory Methodist Epis-
copal church. As soon a. they arrived
here the key was turned in the door for
fear the parents might surmise their
whereabouts and endeayor TO prevent the
marriage. Nothing, however, mtervened.
and within few moments thereafter the
Rev. samuel shannon pronounced the
happy couple Nan and wife.
AMEEIING on THE AVENUE.
In the mean time the Young lady was
missed, and thinking that she had been
taken 10 her lovers home, her father went
TO his house, but here they had no know
ledge Of the couples whereabouts. On his
way back. however. he met the newly
welded pair. who had just come from the
parsonage. Unaware that his jurisdiction
had ceased, the father endcayored TO gel
his daughter 90 home with INN, but 70
This her husband strenuou>ly objected,
claiming his right a. husband TO take
care Of his wife. To this the father would
moi listen: and a scene was imminent,
when the husband, exercising his prerOga-
five a. an officer. arrested Mr.. Fowncr and
took him 10 the Northwe stern station. lie
CHARGED him with disturbing the pubhc
Deace bv interfering with himself and wife;
hut said that ne did not desire TO press the
charge il left TO 90 his way in peace. Cap
tain Earhart decided then 10 dismiss the
case. Int requested Mr. Fowner TO remain
there for few minutes until the others
had departed. This he accordingly did.
The neWly-married pair went on their way
rejoicing. and the father returned home.
Thus the matter now stands. IL
Is thought. however, that Mrs. Watkins 5
parent, will finally relent, and that all VIII
be forgiven. officer Watkins Is son OF
Lieutenant Watkins, OF the Northwestern
station, and, as before stated, has the repu-
tation Of being one OF the most ethclent
officers on the force. lie is popular, no'
only among his associates, but also highly
spoken OF by the citizens residing on his
beat. Although only twenty-four years OF
age. he looks every inch an officer, being
OF fine physical proportions. lie yesterday
received the congratulations OF his friends
Gu,,,,arv Natcb. Making.