Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-11
WEDDING INSTEAD OF SUICIDE.
Sir William Gordon Cumming sIarries
His Faithful American Sweetheart

Sir William Gordon Cumming Harries
His Faithful American Sweetheart.
LONDON, June 1l.-Just at this time it
does not look as though the sequel to the
baccarat scandal would be the usual
thing. In spite of the adverse verdict,
Sir William Gordon Cumming seems to
have no idea either of suiei de or an oh
scure residence on the continent There is
no doubt that he has hosts of friends who
do not believe him guilty of the charge, in
spite of the evidence. And among those
friends was a fair American girl, the
daughter of Commodore Garner, of New
York, whose heart he had won so and held
so securely that she will believe no i'll of
! him. As soon as the scandal was out Sir
William offered Miss Garner heT liberty,
and even urged her to take it.
True As steel 10 Her Love.
lie told her the meaning Of an adverse
verdict-its effect on his social and pro-
fessionai relations and begged her to
look at the matter carefully, at the same
time declaring that his love was as warm
as ever She would not hear a word of
breaking off the match. When the trial
was over he saw her again, and again Of
fered her her freedom. The reply was the
same: Where thou goest ! will 60" So
yesterday they went to church. and when
they emerged they were man and wife. At
10 a M. yesterday there was nothing in
the vicinity of Holy Trinity church TO
indicate that the marriage of the cele-
brated baccarat plaintiff was about to
take place So absolute had been the Sc
crecy observed that the outer gates of the
editfce were not even opened at that hour.
Presently the verger made his APP pearance
and flung them open.
Arrival of bride and Groom
Almost immediately thereafter a cab ar
rived, from which stepped Sir William
Gordon Cumming and his best man. Mai
Nesey Dawson. of the Coldstreani Guards
Both gentlemen at once entered the
church, and walked rapidly into the aisle
adjoining the morning chapel, wherein il
had been arranged the ceremonies should
occur. shortly after this two or three
ladies entered. They were sce1 followed
by Miss Garner, ccompanied by Lord and
Lady Middleton and young lady sup
posed TO be the brides sister. all of whom
were conducted up the aisle by the verger.
The bride was plainly dressed in a walking
costume OF French gray cloth. She wore
a black straw hat and carried her gloves
in her hand. S&r William advanced to
meet his bride.
United for Better, for Worse"
There We're no bridesmaids. and Lady
. Middleton acted as ckaperone 10 the bride.
The responses We're both clear and audible,
and when the bride placed her hand in
that of the groom she did 50 with a WIN
ming smile. She seemed perfectly happy
and content. After the conclusion of the
marriage ceremony both man and wife
knelt in prayer AT the altar. Then Sir
William, giving his arm 10 the bride and
followed 10y the few guests present, pro-
ceeded 10 the vestry, where the register
was signed by the principals and others of
the party. Carriages were then entered
and the party were driven To the residence
Of Lord and Lady Middleton, where
wedding breakfast was paUtakeu Of
VIII Reside in scotland.
Later groom and bride departed for
Lord Aiddleton'e country seat in Not
tinGhamshire, where q lew days of tie
honeymoon VIII De passed. after which
they will proceed TO Sir William : Scottish
estate, where they viii reside. Sir William
appeared to be far more cheerful than at
any time since the beginning OF the bac-
carat triad, while his bride with charming
emphasis declared her absolute confidence
in the innocence of her husband Her in
come Is estimated at $1,000 They will
probably visit the United States next
autumn.