The morning times., 1896-10-11

riage matfiInony accomplished Its own
good ends. The holy bonded state saved
young girl, indeed almost Il child, for she
has barely passed that lovely meridian
OF sixteen In a maidcn's life, from con
fincment OF FIVE years in a reform school.
IL was saa wedding, unalterably sad
because The bride came to her nuptials
from that somber, gray, forbidding edi-
nee deep In the eastern marshes, the
District Jail, 10 the little Justices office,
" here tie man who says That sEe Is
To him the, most beloved OF all women,
gave her his namc. while her mother,
who in all the loyalty and passion OF a
mothers heart, has Clung 10 her erring
| child through the bitterness that only
police court can create in publicity.
Mary is the unfortunate young woman
who was sentenced to the reform school
on Friday, because of the larceny OF a lot
or clothing from Miss Cora Keys, type
writer who tried to befrieBd her. Judge
Miller sent her Ia the rcformatory during
her minority, but there being no vacancy,
cor at least ho place for her II that insti
tuition, renanded her TO the DI-rict Jail
untii she could be provided for in the
reform school
sTuRGIs WAS WILLING.
shortly after her sentence, sturgis, a
stage hand at The Academy OF MUS :.
PAcNuhSo ttihIILlSc anu sam z
was willing To marry ner. ana the mar
riase would have occurred on the sar,e
day as the trial but for Deputy Ma rshaI Nc
Cornick, who refused 10 detain the girl
aiter the regular time for committing the
prisoners into Warden Leonard's care.
The Judge WIS gone, and before he could
be reached, Mary, with several colorcd
women, was. sent to jail in IA van. SturSis,
accompanied by Law John Moss, n
of ,dr f..th to,
yesterday morning, rcitcrating his desire
TO save the gin and make her his wife.
The good offices OF Mr.. Alexander Null
iowDey, The prosecutor, Were enlisted, and
after Judge Miller had disposed of all his
cases, Mr.. MullO wney, addrc ssing the judge
SAID: Your honor, ! understand young
man named S.nrgis.desires to marry the
Green girl. you have sentenced to the
reform school. lie seems to be entirely
sincere, and think it would be better to
have her married than to keep her in
JAIL
After some consideration ana a confer
encc with Mr.. Mullowney, Judge Miller
decided to change the sentence to fine
of 81, which decision was anxioUsly
awaited by Moss, who has devoted his
whole time in the last two days in en-
deavoring to better the girls condition
out Of friendship for her father. AS soon
Green.
Moss told her to raise the money and
the moment her daughter was released
he would see that Sturgis married her
Mrs. Green at first vehemcntiy protested
against the union until the lawyer ex-
planned it meant at least a temporary
salvation for the girl.
Mrs. Green acquiesed and went away to
get tie money. which she finally did from
hnrh hnc chny, a A no.
Mr. Mullowney, had taken an interest in
Mary's welfare and hustled to secure her
release, when her mother returned with
the money.
CAUSED ANOTHER HITCH.
When Mccormick made out the release
there was sanpther hitch No one could be
found to carry ii to tie Jail. Allthe court
officials and bailiffs had gone and il looked
rs if Mary must remain in Jail until Mon
day. Finally one of tie reporters volun-
tcered to takeit to Warden Leonard. while
another arranged with Judge Scott to per-
form the ceremony.
Sturgis had not appeared when Mary ar
rived and Moss W ent with the young woman
to the Academy, behind the scenes. where
the embryo Benedict was mt work.
"Oh, Frank, dear said Miss Mary, Civ
ing him squeeze and the most vibrant of
kisses, Its all right, sweetheart l am
free, and we are going to get married"
Out in front the orchestra was playing
softly, while behind the scenes the actors
and actresses,pf Murphy and Macks' Com
papy were waiting to go on In the last
act. They had all heard of the episode,
and crowded around tie pair that were
yet to be one.
As for Moss he had diSmounted with grave
reverence his white sombrero, and was
regarding in admiration, linked with awe,
some soubrettcs in defiantly short skirts
who congratulated Mary and Frank on
the happy ending Of all their troubles.
Sturgis cleared him self of the dust OF
the stage and joined his sweetheart and
Moss. They walked up d street in the chill
of the evening and met Mrs. Green at
Moss office. On tie steps of the police
court stood Judge Miller curiously regard
ing the group, and not far away stood
Mr.. Mullt,wney with handsome young lady
dressed in green.
Mary clung to Sturgis' arm until they
reached Judge SCOTS office where that
amable gentleman Vas waiting their Com
ing. He shove ed them in with the others
to a private room while he questioned Mrs.
Green regarding the marriage. She had
stood the ordeal bravely until then, but
the tears began to gather in her eyes
as she answered his inquiries. Judge
Scott, W ho understood the situation. soothed
her as best he could, and prepared for the
ceremony.
Night had come on and the shadow from
the tall trees outside fell gioomiiy in the
office, blackening the windows, and Great
ing splotches of darkness on the red moquet
carpet.
A number of small boys crow ded near
the door and watched with infinite in
terest the strange marriage.
As for the bride she was self possessed,
and regarded Sturgis With most profound
tenderness. She is of the French type,
slim aisted and brunette. Her eyes are
like drops of ink, and her mouth almost
childish in its scarlet curves. She had he,
curling hair tucked under crush felt hat
and her small hands covered with new
gloves; the groom'si gift. She held n
great bunch of tea roses purchased bv
the susceptible Moss. and inhaled their
fragrence as the Judge read the ritual.
HUSBAND AND WIFE.
Her mother stood in a recess of the room
and cried bitterly as the judge spoke the
solemn words which changed her girls
name. Moss was affected by the mothers
grief and wept too. He sobbed first in
his handkerchief and then in his hat. but
realizing that hats are not only more ex
pensive, but more susceptible to tears,
changed back to the handkerchief.
AS Judge Scott was about to conclude
his typewriter lighted the gas and the
yellow light dwelt strongly on the girls
face as she firmly clasped Sturgis' hand.
promising to be his forsall time
Judge Scott,epngratulated them, as did
the other witnesses. Moss raised his hands