The times., 1897-11-28
HISLOYEAPRETIY MULATTO
Swell Young White Nan Creates
a Sensation in a Theater.
Tried in Vain to Find "A Minister To
Marry Them and Came Near
Being Mohbed.

Troy, y. Y, Nov. 27. When train from
the North reached the union station early
last evening a couple alighted who IL
stantly attracted attention. One was a
youth who were an overcoat OF the latest
style and checke trousers, patent leather
shoes, lavender kid gloves ana a stunning
purple necktie. He was not more than
nineteen years old. His name is ClarcHre
Cole.
His companion was a young woman not
So conspi picuousi ydreSsed. HermulatJO hlOcd
was easily distinguiShable. She had curly
black hair, a light coat and dark drusS.
She was extremely pretty and ettract-
ed much attention because Of her pre-
possessing appearance.
After eating supper, This odd yoHus couple
the girl was not more than 81 'rnteen
years old-went To Rand's Opera House,
where they witnessed performance. II
was not long before they leean 10 attract
great deal Of attention. L was quickly
seen that the girl was co,ored and that the
gaudy young chap was white. This hold
association of opposite races caused a buzz
of surprise to pass through the theater.
After the first act the young uiln arvse
and approached several young men who
were lounging around the doorway and
asked one OF them where he could find a
clergyman.
What's the matter? Do YOU want TO
get married?'' asked the young man.
Yes replied Cole. The girl IS col
ored and / don't suppose every minister
would marry us on that account. l have
been to see two or three ministers already,
but they ali declined TO marry us because
the girl, Mary Warrington, is colored. on,
no: she isn't black; she is muia ito, and,
think. very handsome
Where do you live?' asked the lobby
lounger.
MY home is at Lake Cossayouua,'' &c
piled Cole. ''Mary's home is IN /; gle
Bridge. We have been to Troy several
times before, hut We haven't been able
to find anyone who would marry is"
well, l am sorry, but can't give you
! the name of any man who would marry
you now" replied the young man.
With look of disa appointment Cole re-
| turned TO the girl. The story that the
young man wanted To marry the girl spread
quickly. After the performance a crowd
gathered IN the lobby ia watch them.
They got on the street, but the cre wd
| kept increasing until finally II numbered
500. They surged nearer and many angry
exclamdtions We're heard. The Young
woman cl,spei the arm OF her comp lnion
and appeared To be very much frightened.
Wien Broadway Was reached some one
shouted.
Take the girl from him ami run him
out of town"
The crowd rushed toward the couple.
The girl was torn from her comp lnion's
side and dragged screaming 10 che opposite
side of the street. Cole fought 10 Set her
back, but was held by dozen stalg,art
men.
Just then Detective Kesensky ran up
| and rescued the girl from her captors.
Another officer went 10 Coles aid. The
couple were much excited and We're es-
corted to the union station, where. 10
escape the throng, they had to be put
aboard a train. When the train pulled out
=, Cole leaned his head out of window and
| yelled:
We are going back to Eagle Bridge, put
we will be married YETI