Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-09-01
An Abbreviated Novel.

Erp1orlckg-
burg train came into the Baltimore and
Potomac depot there stepped from the train
a Young couple, evidently from the country.
After taking breakfast, they made known
the fact that they came TO Washington with
The intention OF perpetrating matrimony,
and were directed to the City Hall. where the
necessary document was procured author
marriage rite. This done, they started on a
search for minister, and, falling in with a
POLICEMAN and STAR reporter. they were
directed 10 the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. ON their arrival there they were
ushered into the parior and RECALLED with
some music on the organ by young man
They gave the names of b. T. Thacker and
Bartnena Darlings, OF Caroline county, Va.
Mr.. Hall, on being asked to tie the knot,
called in witnesses and performed the cere,
mony. They then stated that they lived 20
miles nom Fredericksburg, Va, and had
been long engaged but that the father and
mother OF the young man, who is about 81
years az age, objected To the marriage, and
had forbid the issuing of license to him.
They, therefore, took this course to unite
their fortunes, both OF them walking TO Fred
ericksburg yesterday, and coming up on the
train which left there about one o'clock this
morning. The young man stated that he
bad no education, but she stated that she
had some and intended TO learn him what
she could. After the prayer and the congrat-
ulations of Mr.. p. w. Hoover and THE STAR
reporter who witnessed the certificate OF
marriage) they took their leave.
After the ceremony had been performed,
on broader smiles without setting their ears
back, being very much fatigued by their
walk TO Fredericksburg yesterday, returned
TO the depot. He.e the bride unlocked her
carpet-ba in which was supply of fried
chicken and biscuit, and they partoo'l of q
slight lunch. About this time THE STAR
representative came along, and was recOg-
niZed by the party, and Mr.. Alex. NJ. Proc
tor. of the firm of DeshieldS & Co, whose at
tentfon was called to them, determined on
giving them a send-Of in the shape of
wedding dinner. The invitation was ex-
tended, and the groom and bride accepted
and in short time half dozen walters re-
ported TO attend To their wants. These, now
ever, were not much. as their cup of happi-
ness appeared to be full. and mutton chops
boiled potatoes and and stewed tomatoes
were the only articles on the bill which
they called for, and these were partaken of
sparlngly. The bride called for coffee, say
ing that tea was like herbs to her. and she
ola not think she would drink ii when she
vas SICK, and she was sure she was not now.
Cream and peaches closed the repast and
after thanking Mr.. Proctor for his attention,
they took seats In the hall TO await the de-
parture OF the southern train at Has O'Clock
tonight. The young man gave his age as
iWenty-one and the lady as seventeen. He
is rather q slim h"Ilt, black haired fellow,
with small black sOatee, and was attired
IN pair OF grey pants, dark coat and straw
nat. She was rather we'll built girl, weigh
ing probably 40, DARK skin, blue eyes and
Clark brown hair, and was attirei in a
dotted dress. While at dinner the groom
said lie dreaded sitting about the depot I'M
ericksburg. and was sorry that his money
was so short that he had to pay the minister
SO small sum, Cess than a dOllar.) He
also suggested when the police officer yolun-
teered TO get his tickets for him. that as they
were row one that one fare was all that
would be required. He was told that this
was not the case, when he remarked, "Tne
ticket is for one seat. and I'll take it, and
my wife can sit In my lap" The bride said
that she hoped people would be satisfied and
shut their mouths about him and her. saying
oQt ial hao Il;
lather would not let them, and she did not
Know that she would let him go to see his
father when they got home. The groom said
lie didn't care whether he saw the old man
or not, for he had not treated him right. The
bride further said that she had heard that
Mrs. johnson made man of Andrew john
son, and although her husband hadn't much
learning, she would try to do what she could
TO learn him, "for who knows what he may
become"
The appearance of the couple attracted
much attention about the depot, and but few
who saw them and heard their story did rot
sympathize with them and wish them much
joy.
No ACCOUNTING FOR TAsTEs-A young
Gui Fuses Herself OF as q BOg.-On Monday
morning gentleman residing near the Cap
itol reported TO police headquarters that a
young girl whom he bad adopted a number
OF years ago, and whom ne and his wife
looked on with the same interest as If she
were their own child, had left her home on
Sunday evening for parts unknown. She
quite bright and intelligent looking, and up
TO that time had been regarded as an ex-
tremely well-behaved young lady. The case
was taken in hand by Detective McElfreSh
who yesterday ascertained that on Monday
boy had been employed at Hess's shooting
gallery, adjoining the Continental hotel, and
rom evidence he had received, he suspectci
mat this individual was the girl he was I'm
search of. He learned that this party was
being introduced as Mr.. Winters, and that
no one had suspected her sex, and also
learned n no
cornpanied him through the market yes
terday morning, and apparently no one sus-
pected, Mr.. Winters OF being other than a
very nice looking young man. AScertainng
these facts. and also that Mr.. Winters was
not about Hesss then, Mr.. McElfresh made
arrangements 10 ascertain her whereabouts
but the case was 'given away" by some
party, and up TO noon today She had not
been heard OF by the police.
THE MODERN JUGGERNAUT.-Proper
holders consider their tax bills to be modern
JuggerDaut whose crushing power is vastly
modified by ]. C.. Lay & Co, 223 IA street.
IN the payment OF special improvement
taXes.-AdU.
LADIES who nave Valuable dresses. made
up or taken to pieces, can have the same
cleaned or dyed by sending them to Fishers
new dye works, No. goo q street, or TO his old
Once.
FOUND DEAD.-Philip Kuhn. keeper OF a
restaurant at the corner OF 18th and o streets.
was found dead in his bed at O'Clock to day.
cause OF death not Known. Suspicious Of
foul play.
WANT TO BE DIVORCED-Petitions for
divorce were filed yesterday by: Sophia l.
Mercer against William Van /. Mercer, and 4
Marie +. Lawrence against John r. Law
renee.
THE COCRTS.
POLICE COURT-Jud0e MUS pro TEN.
To-day. John T. l.. Ward, loud; 81 j. II.
Dunn, Charles ii: West and Henry Smith,
loud; 50 each. Julia Arm Roy, loud and
bOisterOus; IS. VIM. Smith, wagon without
number; So Henry Dent. profane; -. Cath
erlLe Crisp forfeited collateral. Frederick