The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-04-22

performed in Grace cathedral By the
bishop of the diocese. Radiantly
beautiful looked Nina as, dressed in an
elegant robe of white satin, with 6lmy
clouds of lace for it's ornamentation,
she stood surrounded by her brides
maids before the altar; with the beloved
of her heart in all his manly beauty by
her side. The ceremony had proceeded
to that part of the ritual where the
bishop asked: "Wilt thou take this man
to be thy welded husbands" when the
report of q pistol rang out upon the
air and caused great commotion
among the assembled people. So &C
curate had been the aim of the would
be assassin that the ball was afterward
found embedded in the chancel rail.
The bride, who had been very nervous
on account of the threats made by
Armand Choteau, tainted, and the cere-
mony was delayed until she recovered
with and Charles and Nina were pro-
nounced man and wife.
Now, although Nina's father had af-
fected to make light of the threats of
young Choteau. he had been warned
by some of Choteau's friends that his
mind was unhinged, and that he was
scarcely responsible for what he did.
Acting upon this information, he had
conferred with the chief of police, who
had sent a number of his officers in
citizens attire to mingle with the crowd
at the cathedral, with orders that if
Choteau made his appearance to keep
him out, or, if he gained entrance, to
get him quietly out of the way.
During the confusion, which reigned
at the cathedral after the shooting, the
police discovered young Choteau at the
back of the ed;6ce hidden behind one
of the pillars. He was taken quietly to
the Office of the chief of po-
lice and searched, but no weapon
was found upon him, and they
were obliged to let him go free. It ap-
peared that he had gained admittance
by coming early, and, unknown to the
sexton, had taken a secluded position
behind the pillar where he was found.
Meantime, Nina, who was as yet un-
aware of these proceedings, became vio-
lently agitated, and to such an extent
that it was deemed best for her to leave
the city at once, in order to prevent Sc
rious consequences to her health. Ac-
cordingly, she, with her husband and
maid, took the evening express for San
Francisco, without making public an
Eouncement of their destination. The
wisdom of this move was soon seen in
it's results upon the mind of Nina. AS
the distance from St. Louis increased,
her spirits rose, and by the time San
Francisco was reached, she had fully
recovered her accustomed tone, and was
perfectly happy in the devoted love and
attentions of her husband.
Upon reaching San Francisco, they
went to the Palace hotel and remained
there to rest a few days, and then Wis
tied the Hotel del Monte and stayed
there three weeks. From there they
went to Santa Cruz. While there, they
visited the big trees at FELTON, and the
Cliff drive, and wandered by moon
light along the beach, listening to the
soft murmur of the sea and bathing in
it's placid waters. To Nina, with her
poetic nature, this place seemed an ideal
spot-a veritable paradise. And so
these welded lovers fingered long in
this place, visited the mountains and
other places of interest. After a
month passed here they returned to
San Francisco to the Palace hotel, there
to remain until Charles mother had
finished the furnishing and decorating of
fine mansion which he had bought for
her, and which she intended to open
with grand reception to her son and
his beautiful bride.
One day, after their return to the city,
Charles was surprised ut meeting on the
street young Choteau, who told him he
was with party of friends on their way
to Japan. He congratulated Charles on
his marriage aud seemed so sincere
that he was completely disarmed.
Choteau spoke of the trouble that had
occurred at the wedding, and he pro-
tested his innocence in such strong
terms, and appeared to sympathize with
Charles so sincerely that the latter con-
cluded that Choteau had been the VIC
tim of ungrounded suspicion, and when
he asked him to convey to his bride his
congratulations and best wishes and
asked permission to call, Charles imme-
diately gave his cordial assent.
Choteau told Charles that as he should
leave in few days for Japan, he would
call the next afternoon. Accordingly,
the next day, as Charles and his wife
were seated in their parlor, Choteau
was announced. Nina, who had heard
of the conversation her husband had
had with the Creole, gave him cordial
reception. Chcteau was most accom-
plished musician, and at Nina's invita-
ton he seated himself at the piano and
improvised what he termed his fare
well to Nina and her husband.
While thus engaged, Charles remem-
bered an appointment he had made, and,
looking at his watch, saw that the time
had arrived. Accordingly he excused
himself and went out. His wife went
with him to the door and gave him a
farewell kiss. She turned and saw
Choteau at ner side with a pistol in his