The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-11-29
A DETERMINED WOMAN.
But She Was Finally Circumvsntsd by q
Willy Police Inspector.


From the New York World.
AS nearly as one could estimate II
from 5000 to 1000 people were gathered
between 50th and Seth streets on the
occasion of the Marlborough-Va
bilt wedding. OF these 5000 were wo-
men. To keep the space in front of
the church clear and to hold the crowd
within decent bounds. Acting Inspector
Cortright had 200 men to help him.
And he needed them and could have
made advantageous use of 500 more.
Inspector Cortright showed great
tact. His was a trying situation.
Many Of the policemen felt a strong
temptation at times to club some Of
the women. but their commander took
pains that the gentlest means possible
should be employed.
There was only one incident that ruff
Ned his temper. but his revenge was
sublime. At IL o'clock he gave orders
to his men that the sidewalk in front
of the church must be kept clear. Be-
ginning in the middle of the block, the
police spread out to both corners, gen.
thy driving the crowd back. The act
ing Inspector was standing beside the
awning that covered the entrance to
the church and could only see one
half the length of the sidewalk.
WELL" The said to the sergeant, who
came TO report to him. they didn't
give you much trouble?"
I'VE got them all off but one" an
swered the sergeant. 81 guess we'd
better let her alone.'
WHAT" gasped the acting inspector
Where is she?"
He followed the sergeant to the other
side OF the awning. and there he saw
a TALL well-dressed woman, upon whose
face was written in unmistakable let
tiers 81 won'tr' She was a woman of
40 or AZ, wore teweled earrings, and
looked as IL she might have an inter-
esting family at home.
Madam" said the acting inspector,
you can't stand there"
why can't II" she asked defiantly
Because no one else can. We can't
give you any privileges that the others
do not have. So please move on
Il won't! I've got a perfect right
here. You don't own the sidewalks Of
the city" was the snappy retort.
II don't claim to own the sidewalks"
answered the acting inspector, with
perfect courtesy. But don't you think
II would be rather unfair II we allowed
you to stand here and drive the others
away?'
81 don't care what you do with the
others. You can't get me away from
here unless you use force" And she
stamped her foot.
Then the acting Inspectors eyes
twinkled. ..s..
Far be 1t from me. madam" he said
with a low bow. ito use force against
a lady. You NAV remain here as long
as you like. But in order that the
rest Of the people may not object to
your receiving special privileges I will
furnish you with a guard of honor.
Sergeantr'
The sergeant approached and saluted.
Bring me ten of your taliest men,
Ten giants came up.
Officers" said the Inspector this
lady is not to be disturbed. Form a
tight circle around her. all facing the
lady. and do not allow any one TO see
her"
Tears OF rage sprang to the woman's
ewes.
You won't dare" she began: then
she seemed to choke with indignation.
The men formed in a tight, grinning
circle around her. and all gazed at her.
She begged them to 20 away. she
threatened them. she coaxed. but not
one OF them said a word. Her face,
which had become as red as fire. now
grew white. and in sheer desperation
she attempted TO break through the
circle. She might as well have tried to
break through a stone wall
Il want to speak to the captain"