The Washington herald., 1911-11-01

Plans for the proposed marriage of
Sarah Trunnell, fourteen years old, of
470 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, and
Emil Fraenzel, twenty-four, a steamfit-
ter, were shattered in the Juvenile
Court yesterday, when Judge De Lacy
committed the prospective bride to the
care of the Board of Children's Guard
ians, during minority, for the larceny of
long list of articles which she took
to add to her trousseau.
Sarah's mother has been an invalid
for years, and Sarah was compelled to
help support the family. Three weeks
ago she obtained employment as a
waitress at a cafe conducted by Mr..
Gascoynes, at 623 F street northwest.
Dressed in Rags.
According to the testimony of Mrs.
Carrie Gascoynes, wife of the proprietor,
when Sarah applied for a Job she was
dress in rags. Mrs. Gascoynes said she
gave the girl clothes, so that she would
make a presentable appearance. Sarah
told Mrs. Gascoynes last week that she
intended marrying.
On Saturday night, when Sarah left
the cafe, she secreted a number of
articles in her waist and underneath her
skirt. Among the things taken were
shirt waist, two underskirts, a pair of
silk hose, a gown, a lace collar, a dozen
towels. sheet, and a cap. She was met
in front of the cafe by her prospective
husband. Mrs. Gascoynes soon discov-
cred the loss and Sarah's arrest fol-
lowed
When Sarah appeared in court yester-
day she wore an old. soiled blue skirt
and waist. But her pretty. childish face
Grew sympathy from every one in the
court room. Beside her stood the pros
pective bridegroom, and next to him was
the girls grandmother, Sarah Alexander.
of 400 Tenth street northwest.
Judge De Lacy asked the girl why she
had stolen the goods. and between sobs
and tears Sarah answered that she need
ed them for her married life and had
no other way of obtaining them.
But really didn't realize what was
doing when I took them sobbed the
girl. I've never taken anything else in
my life. But 1 felt that I'd need those
things after Emil and were married"
Building a Nest.
Then the girl told how she had bought
S35 worth of furnishings for the home Of
her dreams, and how she had paid fully
for them. Sarah said she had paid 81
a week from time to time.
Sometimes it was hard for me to get
the money and several times 1 was I'M
able to meet the payments. but 1 was
determined to pay for the things. and
finally did" said the girl
Il think it's for your best interest.
Sarah, that you go to the Board Of Chill
dren's Guardians during you minority"
said Judge De Lacy. "Only fourteen
that's mighty young TO be a wife. And
your sweetheart twenty-four. You'll find
that married life will increase your sor-
rows. 1 think It best that you go to
the board"
sobs. tears. and lamentations were in
order
"Oh, please don't take my child away
from me-" cried the mother"
"WeI take good care Of her. Wen
guard her"
please reconsider the matter" plead
ed the prospective husband. And
judge" sobbed the grandmother, II was
almost as young as that girl when
was married, and my Hfe's been happy"
But Judge De Lacy was adamant, and
to the accompaniment OF more sObs from
all except court attaches, Sarah was
led from the court room. and intrusted
to the care of the Children's Guardians.