National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-16
a KIssLYe DAUeHrER FOUND.
SHE RUNS AWAY PROM HOME TO BE
COME AN ACTRESS.

COME AN ACTRESS.
Only few days ago an account was published
IN TIE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Of q young girl,
lfteen years Of age, deserving her home and fam
lily on the alleged ground OF tll-treatment, and
taking up her abode among strangers. In her
selection Of what was supposed to be sympathiE-
ing friends, those who would assist her while IN
distress, and provide her with the necessities Of
life until able TO secure q livelihood By her own
exertions it was discovered that she had been de-
eeived, Inexperienee in society and It's tempta-
tisns, eouhding and trusting to The honesty Of
those she associated with, she became an easy
prey for the snaree Of men, and Was rapidly fall
ing into their tolls when the father, ct an oppor
tune moment, intsrvened and saved her from fu-
ture shame and degradation. The girl was igno-
out BY those more experienced in the Wcrldly
temptations 70 the youth, and then saw the terri
nee beSself from thess SssoeStss she 9isdIy con.
Eented to the proposition Of detective, and went
70 the Home Of the Good Shepherd, in Baltimore.
finished that matter, for 1t Vas through their eE-
forts that the lather discovered HIS daughter ere
what similST Iast ThSrsday they received sH IN
formation from young man IN Baltimore, but
whose family resides outside Of the city, that his
past; that her parents were much worried st her
continued absence, and from Information received
hSy fSSTgss Ps IN ses
and Wsre finally rewarded By finding the young
woman at Q boarding house on street, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth, under the assumed name
Of Honore Arlington. The brother was made
known Of the fact, and he responded in person.
and together with the deteetives proceeded to the
house. ~
On their arrival 1t was found that the girl haa
retired, but she was soon aroused and came down
stairs TO meet the party. The scene between the
brother ond sister was quite affecting, and the
officers withdrew for few moments, not wishing
to intrude on such an occasion. The girl was
quite pretty, intelligent and accomplished, and
told her brother that she withdrew from her
home and parents on account Of their harsh and
life among strangers, where she had less right to
expect sympathy or encouragement, and would
not be surprised at receiving neither. Amer .
long conversation she yielded to the persuasions
Of her brother and consented to return to her
parents. He Immediately procured q vehicle, and
that night they started for the Homestead IN
Maryland, which was reached and the family re-
united, where It is hoped the daughter win md
pence and coRtentment
exhausted, It became necessary for her TO dispose
Of her jewels to meet the demands made upon
her purse. These have all been recovered, and
some Of them are Of rare value and workmanship.
Among the articles was handsome gol d watch
and chain, hnger-rings immense in size. worn In
the time Of Marie Ant0inette; sleeVe-buttens Of
antique pattern, and = number Of pretty and
costly charms. All Of them have been returned
TO the owner. At the house where she boarded
she received an excellent reputation for her lady
like manners and Enexeeptional department, and
the stage as It was ascertained that while visit
ing in Baltimore she attended the theatres fire.
Quently, became enamored with the perform nce,
and expressed desire 70 follow the profession.