Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-10-03
DAUGHTER wEDs;
 MOTHER swooNs
Mrs J. B. valdrini Fires Pistol Into
 Earth, Then Falls Unconscious.
(From Sundays Daily.)

o'clock, became the wife of Martin Testori, married against her wishes. Mrs. j. B. valdrini, n widow. pro. prietress of the Columbo Hotel and saloon, on West Gurley street, last night, at Q o'clock, fired n shot iron. 3s.eaIibcr revolver into the e. r,b in the rear of her place of business. pre-. sumably as a means of attracting a.tcn. tion, after which she fell unconsci us to the porch upon which she was stand- ing when the shot was fired, and up to an early hour this morning had not re gained consciousness sufficiently to give lucid explanation of her ae,ions.
 The circumstances leading up to the affair, which, fortunately, did not have n tragic ending, are slightly tinged with tragedy and romance. Only Friday di,. Mrs. Valdrini, in conversation with one of the police officers. threaten to com. init suicide in the event that her daughter became the wife of Mir. Tcs. tori.
 Some months ago, Tcstori, an old resident of this city, carpenter by oc equation, was engaged as bartender for Mrs. Valdrini at her hotel. Becoming acquainted with her charming daughtcs n friendship arose between them, whicn rapidly ripencd into love, to be follow. ed by plighted troth, which wns strongly opposed by the mother when she learned that nuptial promises had been exchanged between the pair.
 Mrs. Valdrini upbraided her daughter for her contemplated trip on the sea of matrimony, and in forciblc language and at the point of pistol, ordered the daughters cherished lover from the place. threatening to end his life if his attentions to her child did not cease.
 Although leaving the place. Testori pressed his suit for the daughter E hand with renewed fervor, meeting her every evening meath the friendly shadows of the silvery poplars on the plaza, each time plcdgng his ndying devotion to the girl of his choice. When Mrs. Valdrini learned of this, she sought the assistance of the chief of police to end the love affair. but was informed by the veteran officer that he was powerlcss to act in the mat ter, inasmuch as her daughter was of age and entitled to all the rights of citizenship guaranteed by the constitu- ton of the United States. adding that it would be a gross violation of the law to interfere with her in her pursuit of happiness.
 The refusal of the officer to assist in breaking up the love affair proved upon Mrs. Vnldrini's mind, and being | of m emotional nature she informed him that should the marriage take place she would end her life.
 Late yesterday afternoon Mir Tcs- tori secured n marriage license and by appointment met his afiianced bride at the home of Justice of the Peace Kco. hanc, where. in the presence of few of their intimate friends, the justice pronounced them man and wife. The romance was ended, and the tragic se- quel was begun.
 After the ceremony was performed, the good offices of the judge were in voked to accompany the happy bride to the home of Mrs. Valdrini, there to break the news of the marriage to her mother and at the same time invoke th" parental blessing. An congressman was also pressed into service to transport the blusbing brides trunk from tn, Columbo Hotel to the home thnt her husband had prepared for her in an. other part of the city.
 Arriving at the ho,cl the eloquent judge repaired to the bar where Mrs. valdrini stood serving drinks. Gently he impartcd the information that her daughter had taken h partner for life. Immediately the mother began scold- ing her daughter, and made it plain that she would never say, Bless you, my ehildren!"
 With view to pouring oil upon the troubled family waters, the justice call ed those present to the bar, to join him In drinking q toast to the bride, which Mrs. Valdrini, in the absence of the bartender, served herself, continu' ing her exelamations of dispIcasurc at the conduct of her daughter.
 When all had partaken of their liquid refreshments. she repaired to the back end of the building. and mo' mcnt later those present were startle | at the sound of n pistol shot. Rushing Co the rear they discovered Mrs. Val drini in n swoon on the porch. Dr.