New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-15
AN OLD DOCTORS ROMANCE.
MARRYING A CHARMING YOUNG WOMAN.
KEEPING 1T SECRET TO AVOID FAMILY TROUBLES
-sEwING FOR HIS SISTER.

| -sEwINd FOR HIS SISTER.
An Old man, closely muffled up In q heavy coat
and accompanied by o young woman who was
| neatly dressed and whose face was hidden from
| WOW by thick veil, got off the early morning
train from New-York at New-Rochelle on Tuesday.
The young woman took seat in the depot and the
old man went nervously to tho station master and
asked to be directed to a magistrate. the one near
est at hand. The Office OF Justice Of the Peace
Steves was pointed out and the couple went to 1t.
There the Old man threw open his great coat, the
young woman raised her veil. and the cid man said
| lam Dr. Bernard Segnitz. Of New-York City.
This lady Is Miss Fannie Bauermeister. of the
place, and we wish to be married. Will you per-
| form the ceremonyp
tThe Justice replied that he did not see anything
| to prevent him. They were, evidently both Of age,
and tho nuptial ceremony performed. The
doctor insisted upon everything being done in q
legal manner, and Alderman G. II. Coe and Police
man Shute were called as witnesses After the
knot was tied all reserve was thrown off and the
doctor made things merry for the persons who
were in the secret. The marriage bells tnkled
gaily to the music of popping corks, until the first
shade OF darkness fell upon tho EARTH and then the
doctor and his bride started for this city. Arriving
| at the Grand Central Depot the doctor took his
bride to her home and then went to his own home,
| at No. 207 West Forty -ffth-st The curtain
rung down and the marriage to remain O secret
until some months hence.
| The gossips of New-Rochclle caught hold of the
story of the mysterious marriage at Justice Sevess
office. and 1t was soon spread all through the town
and was waited to the ears of IA TRIBUNE reporter.
Miss Baucrnclster Is IA handsome blonde. of fine
figure. highly educated, twenty-four years Old and
came To this city from LelDsic GERMANY about three
| years ago. Her father ls a prominent Government
official IN saXony. About four years ago he brought
! n stcp-mother home to his daughter Fannie. She
remained al home until she was nearly driven crazy
by neglect and her siep-mOthers abuse, and secur-
| ing some testimonials To hcr g0Od standing IN
lepsc she went out to brave the world on her own
| account. Soon after she landed here DR.. Scgnitz
heard of the case. and became interested in her be-
half His wife Cied about six years ago. and he has
| since been living with his married daughter at No.
| 2O1 West FOrty-Githst. As his daughter wanted
| to employ scamstress, the doctor mentioned the
| sad case of Miss Bauerme.ster TO her. and his
daughter consented To take her on trial. and she
| then came Ia live for a time under the same roof
with the Doctor
The doctor was seventy zone years Old and devoted
To his profession and books. The sweet face OF Miss
Fannie and her gentle ways thawed the rrosts OF
many winters and the lire OF love was kindled IN
the doctors heart. He told his love to
| Miss Fannie and she admitted that she
| loved him as much as he did her. and within six
weeks from the time that the poor homeless. friend,
less young woman went to the doctors household
size was his prom sed wife. The doctor could not
bear the idea Of the object of his love being in a
meuial position. and soon after they were engaged
he found home for her IN the house OF an intimate
friend of his. The engagement was kept secret.
Not even the most intimate friend of the doctor or
Miss Fame was told OF IL.
The doctor visited her frequently Mt his friends
home. and met her at times in other places Miss
Fannie IN order 20 occupy her mind. worked for
large embroidery firm and made some beautiful
things. which brought her high prices. She said To
the doctor last Tuesday: "When Is our marriage
To-day. il you like" he replied
She was willing and they started Oh on their trip
to New-Rochclle.
THE DOCTOR SURPRISED. But HAPPY.
DR.. Scgnitz was at home when the reporter called
at his house last evening. Though nearly seventy
five. be looks like a wel.-prescrved man of fifty.
HIS hair is but slightly gray aud cut close to his
head. He has square jaws and his face has a de-
termined expression and a ruddy glow. There
mTthful twinkle in his eyes and a good-natured
smile on his lips His office is furnished luxuri-
antly many beautiful pictures hang on the walls
aud bric-a-brac is scattered carclcssy about tho
room.
Let me congratulate you on your marriage.
doctor T. said the reporter The doctor jumped
from his scat as if he had got too near an electric
battery, aud exclaimed:
"My-my-marriage! What do you mean Great
Heavens has !, got QUIT Who told you of it'"
Isn't II true ~
We'll ia long pause and much pacing up and
down tue ROOM: yes; suppose ! might as well
own up and make the most Of it. said the doc
tor disconsolatcy.
"Why did you 90 to NewRochclle to be mar
ried 7"
Before answering this the doctor took n pile of
manuscript from his desk and read aloud long
essay that he had written. entitled " The Trans
tlon Period to New Scientific Epoch - This sub
ject SAID he after he got through reading has
how lightly sentiment weighs on my mind. Well
went to New Rochelle because didn't want to
have "A large wedding and because didut want my
daughter to know anything about 1t until got u
house ready 10 move into. Daughters always make |
fuss, you know. whom their father gets old and
he wants, much better than he does
think I'm old enough to have my
stil am not fond of walking around in family |
hot water that have split myself; so intended |
to keep mum for a few months"
I" hen your daughter does not know OF your |
marriagep
Not a suspicion has she. Whcn she reads the
morning paper, | suppose. though. there Will be
made up what to do. When Pm attacked In the
morning I'll seek refuge n the mistakes that news,
say it was some other fellow. Then,
rocd-natnred, 90 IN let the news break gently and
hope for the best. What my daughter may do or
say. or any one else. they can't hang Inc. though
may hear that Eve been an old foot"
"DId Miss Fannie marry you for your money, do
mo. SIR; it was II clear case of oudn't-help;it
love. Mono of your swish -swash love. but the
Sny T nns caea @ to p'SSs% Newark IN ednsaacn %Sa
lives and told her. she was afraid to let mo go
alone, and insisted on going with me, so that
nothing would befall me. That's the kind of
wife for me TO be honest, I'm getting along IN
years, have accumulated some property, and think
{ lat my littlc wife Fannie will make me happy In
the decline OF life. and that Pm well taken care
of. WHAT'S the use of NE marrying a woman
adapted to my agef That would make two chronic
grunteers. II Fannie is willing to put up with my
infrmites. think it supcrtluous for others to in
tericrc very much.
" Where Is Fanniei We'll can't tell yon just
now, because don't " ant her to be troubled With
questions; am not living with her, Of course, for