Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-09-12
HON. DICK DALTON TO WED.
Miss Wayne Carr Will Become the
Collectors Wife-The Couple
Had Once Intended to
Elope.
From the st. Louis Chronicle


From the ST. Louis Chronicle.
Richard Dalton, Collector of Gus
toms for the Port of st. Louis, IS again
to become a benedict.
Col. Dalton does not believe in sin
gle blessedness. He proposes to tint
the ruddy summer-tide of his matur-
ity with the golden hues of youth,
and to this end Miss Mayme Carr, of
Jonesburg, Mo-, will become Mrs.
Dalton early in October.
Since the day when the Colonel
made his fervent declaration, it has
been his aim to develop the romance
in mystery, but this design was frus-
trated.
"The best-laid plans of mice and
men" went "agley," simply because
true love ran no smoother in this case
than it does in story books. Miss
Carr's parents objected to the match
and an elopement was suggested.
This gave rise to revelations from
which the story in its entirety was
cleaned, despite Col. Dalton's denials
and Miss Cars attempts at evasion.
Miss Carr is ia petite blonde with
peach blow complexion and azure
eyes. She is the reigning belle of the
Jonesburg district, and is well known
in st. Louis social circles, by reason
of frequent visits to her cousin, Mrs.
l.. H. Whitbrook, 1905 North Grand.
Although a few months this side of
so, Col. Dalton looks like a boy of 30.
Last spring Miss Carr
MET HER FATE,
During one of the Colonel's visits in
Jonesburg. Mr.. Carr was absent
most of the time on a fishing trip, and
when he returned it was evident that
his daughters heart had been won by
the expeditions statesman. The par
ants objected, because of the disparity
in the ages of the young lady and Col.
Dalton, and for a time it seemed that
their sanction could not be obtained.
Then
AN ELOPEMEST
Was planned by a sister of Miss Carr,
Mrs. DIR. Bartletts, of Clarksville, Mo.
~ eloped, and Mayme stood by me,
and | will stand be her." said Mrs.
Bartletts. "The wedding of my sis
ter has been discussed by the family,
and unless papa relents,
MAYME MAY BE MARRIED
| Privately from my home. My mar
| rage to the Doctor was the result of
| an elopement, and at the time Mayme
was my loyal coadjutor. will serve
her just as faithfully, if necessary, for
| know the match is one of true love-"
Col. Dalton would not listen to the
suggestion of an %elopement.
"If we're a mere boy" he said,
"that would be very
PRETTY AND SENTIMENTAL,
But at my time of life it would be I'M
seemingly to lead a lady to the altar
unaccompanied by her parents and
without their earnest sanction"
Miss Carr declared she would never
marry without her parents consent,
"for," she added, "any woman in the
world should be proud to be the wife
of such a man."
While matters were thus progress
ing, Mr.. Carr concluded to withdraw
his opposition. 1t is said the question
of age was not regarded by him as the
sole barrier. He and Col. Dalton, il
seems, had been political enemies.
Why Col. Dalton should persist in
| denying that he is soon to wed, now
that all obstacles are removed, is not
readily apparent. AT first, Mr.. Carr's
objections made secrecy desirable, fol
| the wedding day could not be fixed,
The Colonel, therefore, impressed
upon his fiancee the Importance of al
lowing nothing in her demeanor tc
indicate the truth.
The time came, however, for Miss
| Carr to
E OUT THE SECRET.
On the train, en- route to this city,
she poured out the story, after exact
ing pledges of secrecy, in the ears OF
an old time confidante. The lady has
never violated her promise, but a
newspaper man, sitting near, heard it
all.
He called upon Miss Carr at Miss
Whitbrook's, but could not penetrate
the suavity of
THE YOUNG LADY's DENIALS.
"Your ears have misled you," she
said, cor you must have made a mis-
take in identity. OF course, l know
Col. Dalton, and entertain for him
the warmest friendship, on account of
my father, but that is all that a be
said."
AS she spoke, Miss Carr flushed
perceptibly, her eyes we're downcast,
and she tried hard to suppress a smile.
1t was evident that the novel role she
was enacting made it's demands upon
her sense of humor.
Afterward, in discussing the matter
with her aunt, Miss Carr remarked:
"Col. Dalton has impressed upon me
his view that u marriage is of no
more public interest than that of any
other persons, and while it is difficult
for me to evade questions or conceal
my happiness, 1 intend to honor the
Colonel's wishes"
The Collector, when seen at his
office, refused to say a word on the
subject.
Miss Carr leaves for Jonesburg
Thursday evening.
Mrs. DR.. Lonnergan Drowned.
Correspondence of the Ledger.