The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-21

Out in the State Smiling at the
Surprise They Have Caused In
Youngstown. o.
John ]. McQuade, young man en-
ployed as q clerk in the establishment
of Finch. Van Slyck, Young & Co.. has
been undergoing an experience for some
days which has not only destroyed his
peace of mind, but caused the ruin of his
aforetime pleasant dreams of the blessed
state of matrimony. An insignificant one
line item in the daiies announcing the
fact that marriage license had been
issued on Thursday of last week to John
McQuade and Kate Gallagher is the
cause of the trouble which has come
near to running Mr.. McQuade's standing
with his many lady friends.
A circumstance which has added not a
little to the general misunderstanding Is
the fact that the young man is the only
one of his name mentioned in the city
directory. For many years he has been
resident of the city with the same dis
tinction. He is not married, but has
contented himself with an extensive ac-
quaintance with the desirable young la
dies of the city.
Almost Immediately following the pub
lication of the issuance Of the marriage
license to the parties mentioned, Mr. Nc
Quade received daintily scented note
from one of his young lady friends, ex-
tending in the most graceful terms her
hearty congratulations. Before the be-
wildered young man had time to recover
,Ofo Po1I
and it's contents nearly staggered him. 1t
was from an intimate friend of his sister
and contained congratulations; the kind
which make one wish he had not been
so hurried In his actions. Then came
the deluge. Note followed note and tele-
gram after telegram. Kind old uncles
and distant relatives hastened to express
their surprise and qualification, and mes
senger boys arrived at all hours of the
night with words of sympathy, missives
expressing kindest wishes, boxes Of flow
ers for the bride and presents of various
sort and description.
The condition of things became serious
Mr.. McQuade fastened to explain and
found that his young lady friends had
deserted him IN a body, and when he ex-
planned they shrugged their shoulders
about his bride. Then his gentlemen
friends chaffed him and demanded cigars
and drinks and other tokens of good fell
lowship Heartily disgusted with being
made party to an unknown marriage,
the young man went to the store the
other day and was confronted with
startling array of household articles
which we present to you" said one
of the clerks, acting for the rest, with
good wishes
my son, and be happy!'
"A reporter for the b e, who heard
OF Mr. McQuade's troubles, asked him
about them and learned the facts as
stated
1T would not be so bad,' said he, eff
only knew the other McQuade I am
the only representative Of that great
name with a John front name and nv
unknown friend has caused me not a lit
tie trouble. First came the notes I
could stand that, but when the boys be-
gan to offer their sympathy and my old
friends began to explain the mysteries
of living happily with wife and finally
when the boys at the store began to make
me wedding presents, I weakened
L don't know how to square myself
All the girls think I'm married and all
the fellows are chatting me and the notes
and kilograms still keep on coming. Ii
YOU will only publish something about
this other McQuade and give him the
credit of these awful matrimonial inten-
tions I will be devoutly grateful
After what I've passed through, l feel
like becoming a Benedictine and passing
my days In a cloister.'
The G o e learned later that Miss
Gallagher had been living at Youngstown,
O., and query sent to that place
brought the following dispatch to the
O b e last night:
After an absence of nearly eleven
years from from the sweetheart of her child.
9oungstown, Is married and John Nc
Quade is the happy groom. Their we'd
dine took PLACE in ST. Paul a few days
ago. Miss Gallagher has made her home
here with Mrs. Andrew Byrne. She is
an orphan, and was born in Western Min
nesota. While there she met McQuade,
er in Graceville. Their friendship ripened
into love, and just as they were about
to be married she was brought to Ohio.
She has come to be known as Miss Byrne,
and many would not recognize her real
name She suddenly left here, and all
trace OF her was lost until couple OF
days ago. when word was received that
she had been married in ST Paul
1t was feared for a time that some
m1shap had befallen her. On the day of
her departure Miss Gallagher arose early
Frank, who was coming in from Sharon.
When she saw her brother she told him
that she was going to St. Paul He at
first tried to dissuade her; then concluded
that she was Joking, and paid no further
attention to the matter She threw her
arms about him and said goodbye.
Father Mears received a telegram
from q Catholic priest in St. Paul in
quirfng who Miss Gallagher was. This
was the first intimation here of her
whereabouts"
All Of which may convince John J. Nc
Quado's friends that he Is not the only
pebble in Minnesota Of that particular
name.