National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-03
MRS. MALoNEY's sERENADE.
A Supposed Married Man Reused Up at One
O'clock in the Morning.

A Supposed Married Man Reused Up at One
O'clock in the Morning.
On Thursday morning, about 1890 o'clock, as
the representative OF THE NATIONAL REBUILT
CAN ior the eastern section Of the city was Wend-
ing his way homeward, smoking a cigar, his at
tention was attracted by a crowd standing in
front of the store Of Mr.. P. Maloney, No. 3O5
Pennsylvania avenue east. Being friend of
Mr.. NJ, he naturally felt an interest in his well
fare, and therefore emo to the conclusion that
the matter ought to be Investigated. Arriving
on the sidewalk in front Of the store, and taking
that they were all friends of the proprietor. In
answer to the inquiry, "Whst brought you here
at this hour, gentlemen" they replied, "Why,
We came to serenaGe Maloney; he was married
tonight"
A moment after the band, composed, as they
were, Of TIE combined orchestras of Ford's thea
engagement after the theatres had closed, struck
up medley that no one present could tell the
name Of. After the band ceased playing figure
clothed in long white garment appeared at the
rent the air, but the figure in white made no re-
Spouse. Soon another form, wearing nlghtcap,
and the same colored garments as the first, fitted
lie Darling" "Here she comes" said some one
in the crowd on the sidewalk. "'Taint no she,"
said small boy on the curbstone. "No, it's a
had been silent up to this time. "Boys, we're
sold it's the LIST OF April. Let's go home" said
the same party. But few moved, as the gentle
man who was being serenaded is widely known
as a man Of hospitable disposition, and conse-
quently they thought he might treat all present
Rfter the sweet strains Of the music ceased.
This impression was strengthened by the fact
that Mr.. Maloney and his friend retired from the
window. Not putting in second appearance the
party decided to storm the back of the house, and
they obtained an entrance, Mr.. NJ. and his friend
abscondiDg through the front way. Nothing
dauntcd, those present took possession, and COM
menced q dance in the front room, on the second
story. Shortly after the sets were formed the
proprietor and his friend walked in and tried To
make those present believe that they had been to
see Carncross & Dixey's minstrels at Ford's, but
this was voted "too thin" After satisfying
themselves to their hearts content the serenaders
wound up by putting the young couple to bed,
the band playing in the meantime Put me 10
my Little Bed" AFTER which Mr.. John MRuds-
ley delivered a caudle lecture, which he closed
with q pertinent reference to the unnatural
union.
Next day MI Maloney, thinking that he would
Ilay good April fool joke on the friends who had
the night before ssrenaded him, got out q war
rant against the leader for house breaking from
Justice J. A. TAFT. After the document was
placed in the hands OF an officer Mr.. NJ. entered
withdrawal Of the charge and said to the Justice,
Colonel, all l want is to play an April FOOLS
Joke on the parties mentiOnC in the warrant"
All right" said the colonel in his blaudest tone,
'but it will cost you the sum OF two dollars"
Here the laugh came in on MalOney.