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YOUTHFUL RUNAWAY COUPLE.
Roy Of IL and n Girl OF Is Married I'm
Troy Under Peculiar Circumstauces

telegram from Troy. December 18th. saws:
When the train which reached this city from the
east, via the Troy and Boston road, at an early
hour this morning. drew up in the depot. a very
young couple alighted, the youth having his
arm around the waist of his companion They
went to the Troy house. where the youth re-
quested the night V atchman to assign them 10
room. Owing TO the youthful appearance Of
the strangers the watchman declined but offered
to furnish them with separate rooms This
proposition did not suit the Young couple who
then went 10 one OF the parlors where they re-
NAMED for some time, and then started toward
the depot. They soon returned however and
registering as Willie Griffin and Flora A. McIn-
tire, were assigned to separate but adjoining
rooms.
Meanwhile another train had arrived from
the east. via the Boston and Albany road and
among the passengers were two men who reg
aud Charles 5. Redding- The former claimed to
be In quest OF runaway couple, and said he
was Willie's father. The youngsters were
aroused and conference was held, and then all
four retired.
After late breakfast the quartet went to
the residence OF the Rev. DR.. George C. Baldwin,
where Willie gave his age as IL. and Flora said
she was Is years old last birthday. Or. Bald
win Lestated about performing the ceremony
but was informed by the alleged father that
everything was all right. The marriage cere-
mony was then performed, and the four inter-
ested persons left here this afternoon.
Ii Was learned from persons who overheard
some OF the conversation at the hotel that
Flora. who is said to be an heiress was de-
votedly attached TO Willie, who recprocated her
affections. and they decided TO get married de-
spite the opposition Of the girls friends. Some
think that the arrival of Willie's father If he
vas his father, was DrearraQ0ed
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Admiral Worden thought the old adage that the
more haste the less speed applied TO this case.
HeSSrS. Morris, Glover and Berret, OF the commit
zee, expressed as their opinion that 1t would re-
lure all the time until next Friday TO present
gOod and intelligent report and prepare lists of
5ub-committees.
M Morris resolution was then adopted.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Mr.. HutchinS offered a resolution, which was
adopted, ''that a committee of three be appointed
by the chair to report at the next meeting rules
md regulations TO govern the action OF the execu-
live committee" MeSsrS. HutchIns, THOMPSON
and Niles were appointed as the committee.
Mr.. Cochran made motion to elect a treasurer
MI Gardner suggested that it would be better to
walt until some committee had reported what off,
GERS the committee should elect.
MI Cochran said that as motion would be made
10 open subscriptions here, it was quite necessary
10 appoint treasurer to receive them
The resolution was lost
Mr. Norris having made motion to adjourn MI
HutchlnS asked him TO waive his motion until
subscriptions could DC opened.
Mt MOTIFS thought that that matter would be
best deferred till the next meeting. Many persons
ne said. might not know then how much they could
afford TO subscribe.
Mr Cochran said that at the last Inauguration
every dollar was returned to subscribers. II they
did bali as well this time they would get back half
their money.
The committee then adjourned tn Friday evening
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Ward to the top wave OF public notoriety. The
enor OF nearly oil Of the numerous complaints
against Even Brothers is that the complainants
who are mostly ladies-were induced TO invest
money with that firm by promises OF surs
and fabulous profits.
Seventeen claims against Even BROTHERS have
heen placed In the hands OF Charles f.. Codtlne.
ton. of No. l55 Broadway. the lawyer who CON.
ducted the case Of Mrs. Laura Hough before the
supervisory committee Of the cotton exchanpe
Ten OF these claims were given to Mr. Codding-
ton Yesterday. In consequence Of the refusal OF
the accused hrm TO produce their books before
the cotton exchange committee IL Is probable
that MI Coddlnrton will take The claims of his
new clients into the courts Nearly all OF these
clients are women. some Of them boarding house
keepers. some musicians. and others the wives
OK weii-to-do business men in different parts Of
The country The aggregate amount OF the
claims represented by MIR .Coddington is $40 600.
one claim alone being for 5000 which. il is nj.
legged. was put into blind cotton pool The
lawyer insists upon keeping the names Of his
clients secret fop the present
Washington lady who WAS directed by Mr.
Coddngton 10 sue Even Brothers for s3 400
expressed the belief that at least $50 OoO had
been sent TO the firm for speculative purpaaes
10y ladies' In Washington. Most OF this business
was obtained by sharp and persistent "drum-
ming by agents OF the nrm. Mr. Davis st
one time represented the Ewens in Washington.
have admitted their dealings with the Even
Brothers agree as regards the methods prac-
ticed by that firm. These women say that they
were approached bv agents of the firm, who
represented TO them how easily money could be
made by small investments In cotton They
were first asked to put $3.50 or $500 into pool,
being assured In each case. Il is alleged. that
their money would be as safe as though they
Kept it in a bank In the two or three weeks
following the investments the investors would
be tempted into more extensive outputs by
small payments from the nrm. described as
prohts. These payments were invariably
followed by calls for additional cash margins 10
protect the interests already involved Accord
ing TO the statements Of Mr.. Coddlngtou's cli-
ents, the cash investments that followed the
first ones seemed TO carry bad luck for no more
profits We're received.
The charges brought against Even Brothers
by Mrs. Laura Hough, OF west l4th street. and
which are now being considered by the SUPER
visory committee of the cotton exchange are
of two classes-the first described as .'crimiual"
and the second as ''disreputable" Under the
first head II is alleged that Even Brothers Oh
tanned from Mrs. Hough In july 1888 1000
under false pretenses. they representing to her
that they had NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. liquidated
pool in cotton and that three thousand-dollar
share would yield Ter $500 In the following
September
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THE ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.
Letter from Judge Smell.

To the Editor Of THE EVENING STAR:
The idea prevails in the minds of many per-
sons that the Associated Charities is an institu-
ton to which one can apply and demand, as
right, what is necessary to supply his wants.
Such persons seem to think it is a branch Of the
government, supplied with an inexhaustible
treasury, especially appropriated to the relief of
the needy. On the contrary, it is an organiza-
ton. supported by private contributions. to
supplement the outdoor relief ordinarily fur
nished by towns. cities and states. This false
Impression has sent many applicants to the
central office demanding relief who are not en-
titled to il.
1t is no part of the work OF the Associated
Charities to support those who are wholly de-
pendent. This duty belongs to the District
authorities. Any idea to the contrary should
be abandoned. The prime object of the Asso-
ciated Charities is to aid those disposed to help
themselves.
I'd. 70 relieve many cases of temporary dis
tress which the District authorities cannot well
reach. Where public relief would involve go
cial disgrace discouragement and demoraliza-
ton temporary assistance. with word OF en-
couragement or advice. will keep many Of this
class from swelling the ranks of permanent pau
per:sm.
3d. To assist the government in arresting the
growth. If not the entire suppression, otprofes-
sional begging.
4th. By cooperating with the government
and charitable organizations to reduce the ex-
penses of outdoor relief to minimum.
Maintained by private contribution, the Asso-
clated Charities cannot assume the support of
the poor OF this District. Aided by the govern
ment, Its usefulness could be greatly and wisely
increased morally and materially. Similar as
sociatiOns have been organized in thirty-six
cities of the United States. There seems to be
no doubt about their acceptability and efii-
cheney.
Last year the citizens of Washington gener-
ously contributed. according to the secretarys
report, $4,000 for the support of the central
office. (This amount was judiciousy expended
under the direction OF L. S. Emery, our expert
enced and efficient general secretary.)
The expenses OF another year confront It; 1t
Is the headquarters of the Associated Charities,
where record of the names of professional
beggars and impostors is kept for the protec-
ton of benevolent contributors, and where the
poor and unearned as well as the educated
and refined. who need friend, have ALWAYS
found one in the secretary, who can summon
the aid of benevolent and experienced visitor
when necessary.
Surely this is Christian work; to prosecute 1t
successfully we respectfully solicit the same
generous support by the benevolent that 1t has
hitherto received. WIN. B. SMELL
Pres dent Board Of Managers Asso. Char
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Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been recorded as follows:
Citizens Building company to +. J. Shadd, lot 10,
SO. 1858; $1,026. j. A. Prescott to E. and j. Cam
mack, lots to 2 AZ TO 48 and to II, So &c. $40
NC Meigs to ". Finley, pts T. and 1s, So s45;
81, 40690. G. Pelham, trustee, TO W. K. Wilmington,
lot So, So sss; So o:o A.. " G stebbins to James H
Pherson, pit. 30, SO. 1885, 81 200. Isolina E. Howard
to T. E. Waggaman and j. w. P1lling, lots and 4,
SUBJ and 4, and lot g. so. 849, lots 9, and g. and
gt s. So $50, pts !, and II, SO. sl7; ss7so Frank
Palmer to VIM. Kerr, OF A. A. county, Nd, lot 1,
Long Meadows q acres); $4,000 etc. Sarah E Mat
tuck to Patrick Milngen, lot D, Mattocks sub
Hawes sub Mt Pleasant; 81 500 d. A. Marshalls
to Christine Marshals, lots 49, AZ and part as, Pc
ter's So, Old Georgetown q $50. J. F. Pettts 70 T.
r. Pett1s part 23S, B. and HIS addition to George
town; s225 r. Willis to Emma L. Coward, lot 81,
SO. All; 81 $50 W. R Hooper to Emily G. tamson,
lot 10, so. 1T; 200. John CamInack to a. and W.
cett to NJ N. Rouzer, lot 2, SO. 776 $500. J. NJ
Johnston to D. L Morrison, pit CO. 50. o18; Sl,0l925
John A. Porter to Josephine Porter, east half lot
SO, sub. SO. %, g.. j. T. Dyer to John T. Len
man. lots 81 to 81, sub. SO. 1884, $500 W. Chase to
Mary Reinhardt, part 30, So 949: $3.50. Joseph
Meehan to Cornelius Meehan, part IS, So $50; g..
Mary j. Snowden to NJ. H0rr1gan, lots Al and a.
block q, Ivy City, $3.50. John I. Waggaman 70
Henry r Elliot, sub. So 104; ESQ Marcia L
Elliot to Francis A. lockwood, lot II and part 10,
square 847; 1000. Elizabeth Taylor to W. T. Holtz-
man, part 20, block Is, Emngham Place; SIIo
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End Of the Blaine Libel Shit.

HE BUSINESSES 1T ON THE GROUND THAT HR COULD
NOT GET JUSTICE FROM AN INDIANA JURY
Hon. James G. Blaine yesterday dismissed his
libel suit against the Indianapolis Sentinel In the
Cnlted states court in that city. 1t was to be
tried on the 23d instant. The following is
MI. Blalnes letter to his attorneys instructing
them to dismiss the suit:
WASHINGTON, D. c., December TO- 1870
Messrs HARRISON, MILLER & ELAN, Counselors-
at-laW-Gentenlen: When / requested you. in
August last, to bring suit against the publishers of
the indianapolis Sentinel for libel l did so In the
oe1ef that the wrong done me by that paper being
enureiy OF personal and domestic character could
De la1riy tried, without undue influence from
Ioundly amazed to find the matter at once taken
up ana the libel reproduced with all possible exag-
Serauon In every democratic paper in Indiana.
Except from three members OF the demOcratic
parry OF that state never heard that word OF
dissent or disapproval was spoken, while the great
from every stump in Indiana with vituperative ran
cor with glbes and ribald jest. 1t was thus made,
so far as any matter OF the kind could be MADE an
issue In an exciting political Campaign. and the
democrats or the state were thoroughly poisoned
Ia tnelr minds In regard to the question to be de-
Clued al law Under such conditions II is simply Inn
possible that can nave fair trial or that can ex
pect any other result than that which uniformly
sng po6ca libel S suit growing out Of an ex
enough to desire jury composed OF nv own par
usans could not have 1T. properly constituted
jury 10 Indiana would be composed of members OF
Dotn political parties In about equal proportions
When visited Indiana in October was repeatedly
ADVISED That six democrats could not be found In
tne state who In political suit would give
verdict against their leading party organ. This
alo not necessarily convey an 1mputation upon
Ineir personal integrity as citizens but simply
that the binding of party prejudice would utterly
prevent an impartial consideration of the evidence
submitted am perfectly able to fight the SENT
fet newspaper In an Indiana court, but would
stand no cha nce whatever against the consolidated
venom OF the democratic party OF the state With
eneSe surroundings and with this prospect ft is
idle for me to go through the trouble and annoy
ance OF q trial The questions propounded by the
Dill OF discovery have already been substantially
leave my written statement and answers under
oath to the Judgment Of the public / do not
choose TO have the case Indirectly concluded nv
technicality or suffered to die in silence prefer
to make this frank and open statement of the rea-
son which Induced me to believe the prosecution
specially, JAMES a RI sISp
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The Site for the Post Office.


Observing that during the last few DAYS consid-
cradle has been said respecting suitable site for
the proposed new city post office, wish to make
rev remarks III favor Of one OF the proposed
sltes-the one fronting on the south side OF Penn
sylvania avenue, between 9TH and 9Th streets
northwest, and directly in front OF the building
now occupied by the Washington Market company.
The first point to be urged in favor OF this site Is
It's central location. 1t Is situated in the heart of
the business portion Of the city and is passed by
lines of cars or coaches running to every part OF
the CITY,. Some of the residents OF the northern
and northwestern sections Of the city urge site
nearer TO their residence, but at the same time
those living in the eastern and southern sections
object to such an action as being detrimental to
tnelr interests. consequently, in order to offend
none In particular, and to please great majority
of the people, 1t is strictly essential to the inter-
ests OF all to adopt location central the one
above mentioned. For the benefit Of few OF our
citizens, residing near the outskirts Of the city,
would say that the present admirable system Of
every one to obtain his mail before leaving
home In the morning. or at least to find 1t waiting
LOT him at his Office or place Of business.
Another point TO be mentioned in favor OF this
site Is the large amount OF ground which 1t occu-
pies The measures proposed In the case OF the
angular plat OF ground, bounded by Pennsylvania
and Louisiana avenues, and 9th street,-and to
build over and close Louisiana avenue from 9th
street to It's intersection with Pennsylvania avenue
The frontage on Pennsylvania avenue will then be
something more than 500 feet on 9th street, IT'S
lot will be about 65 900 square feet. Besides this
the District has right to use in common with the
Market company passage-way or courtyard,
containing 900 square feet directly in the rear
OF this site. This would afford ample space for
the mail wagons to deposit their mail without in
terfering In any way with the property of the
Market company or OF private individuals.
When we consider that this ground belongs to
the District OF Columbia and that other suitable
ground can be obtained for less than S2 per square
1oot thus necess1tatng an expenditure OF at least
100000 for ground alone and further, that delay
OF at least six months would enSue before any
ground to be purchased could be put into condition
forbuildlng, both In regard to a clear title and
buildings TO be removed, these facts alone are
Sufficient to recommend this site above all Others
to every falr-minded, disinterested person.
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In the Police Court this morning, Dudley Wiliams
colored, was put on trial, charged with house.
testified that her house, near Bennings,Was broken
open on Monday, but there was nothing stolen ex-
cept some ratableS Joseph Hin and Carrie Carr
each testified to hearing some noise In the house
and seeing Williams run out with an axe In bis
hand. Hill threatened TO shoot him, when he fen
upon his knees The case was sent to the grand
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The Ceremonies i'm New Orleans.
BRILLIANT PROCESSION AMID THE FLOWERS AND
FOLIAGE OF THE SOUTHERN CLINE

4 BRILLIANT PROCESSION AMID THE FLOWERS AND
FOLIAGE OF THE SOUTHERN CLINE
New Orleans was dressed in holiday attire yes-
terday in honor OF the opening OF The Worlds Ex-
position. The orange trees were In full bloom and
the gardens filled with roses. The Exposition
buildings are hye miles from the city, and yester-
day Gov McEnery, with the mayor OF the CITY. the
members OF the legislature and DISTINGUISHED
guests, accompanied by military procession nro
ceeded by boat to the GROUNDS. The fnaIlUurafion
ceremonies were held in Music hail. and were beUIIn
with prayer by Rev. DR.. Talmage. Director Cen
Richardson, OF the Exposition ASSOCIATION, made
his address, after which Col. Gus. A. Breaux read
PRESIDENT Arthur'S address. which had tust heen
received by telegraph. When he concluded the
open the President, in Washington, closed the esc
trlc circuit, and the machinery was put in motion
Mayor Guillotte then made brief address of wei
come. Gov McEnery delivered an address A poem
is known as "XarifIa," was read by Page M. Baker.
Among the persons on the platform were the Offi
GERS OF the French war vessel Bouyet Mrs Julfa
Ward Howe, Of Boston, and her stan of ladies Of
the women,s department OF the Exposition; Secre-
tary d. NJ. Teller, Postmaster General Hatton Gen.
Eaton, commissioner OF education; Chief Justice
Manning, Of Louisiana; Gov. Hamilton and stan
OF Illinois; Gov. Knott, Of Kentucky; MIR Colds,
worthy, OF British Honduras; Rev. Dr. Talmape. OF
Brooklyn, and ex-Govs. Mouton and VoOrhies of
Louisiana.
Last evening the city was brilliantly Illuminated
and there was O display Of fireworks The usual
evidences OF hardness was observable about the
buildings and grounds, as well as in the exh1bits
which In some cases were entirely wanting The
exhibits for the western states and Territories are
very complete and that from the south the finest
ever made from that section. The rush of visitors
has not yet begun but great preparations are being
made, and rooms can be secured in nearly ali The
private houses. The prices range from SS5 to SI5O
per month for board and lodging.
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Another Cabinet maker.

From the Chicago News
SIS Governor Cleveland IMP"
''Thats my name, sir"
81 called to see II might make cabinet
"Ah, see. You are one of those fellows wh{
think they were elected President at the SAINT
time was. You want to make q cabinet sug.
gestiOn eh? Well. go ahead"
mo, sir want to make cabinet of you, I'm
q photographer"
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the Agricultural and Mechanical society M West ~
ern Maryland. at Cumberland, Nd, against the
Rev Henry Ward Beecher, for $40 900 for breach OF
contrac. In failing to keep an appointment re aEa
an address at the fair OF the society az Cumhriand
October Is, 1873, was dismissed yesterday In the
United States circuit court Tor want Of prosecu.
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THE TROUBLE m THE VIRGINIA AUDrroR's OFFICE
The counsel for W. r. Smith, late clerk In the ofice
OF pubic accounts, Richmond, Va, who was
charged with Irregularities, asked yesterday for
speedy trial. and the case was fixed for the Jsntarv
term and the prisoner remanded to JAIL He did not
ask TOT pail because as his legal adviser said he
might De arrested again upon some other charge
Eighty.ntne uncollected checks have been found bv
Mr. Smith among bis papers In the ONCE. aorre.
eating $4,000 or $50, COO ~es
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CRACK IN LONDON BRIDGE.-Further examina.
crack several inches long in block OF granite at
the lower part OF buttress at the place where the
upneaval OF water occurred. The crack will not
however, anect the sOlidty OF the structure The
London police are now in search Of boat supposed
TO have been in some way connected with tie ex
plOSiOn S 70
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A woman's Dreadful Experience.

George Leish, German miner, from Norris.
town. Pa, while insane jumped from train at
Cansjoharie Saturday at midnight. His wife
followed him, and they passed the remainder Of
the night unsheltcred. They spent most of Sun
day In neighboring shed. Sunday afternoon
Leish attempted to shoot himself, and In wres-
Ting the revolver from him his wife received
bullet In her hand. While she was away to have
the wound dressed the crazy husband shot HIM
self twice In the breast one ball passing through
his right lung. He will probably not live. The
couple are young and evidently respectable.
News OF the death Of the poor mans mother and
sister In Germany unhinged his faculties.
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MIe FoRTEscuH's OLD LOVER RHTURxs-A tole-
gram from London, Dec u, says Hiss Forteocue,
the actress who recently Obtained $4,000 from
has again become engaged 70 Harry Quflter, the
bank clerk whom she lifted Ter Che son Of Earl
CairnA Mr. ouiltcr has been q faithful and psr.
gstent sutton, and be renewed his oer Of marriage
70 Miss Fortescue last summer, long before it Wis
certain that she would ever get q farthing non
perfectly willing 20 accept the $4,000 damage .
the brides dowfy.
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SHE WANTED HER MONEY.

Making q Scene i'm the Even Brothers
Office - A Washington Profcs>or's
Wife Sure She Has Been Cheated
Ladies' High I'm society Who Specu-
late.
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The city bank Of schenectady. Il. Z. has sus,
pended.
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EXPOSITION. - The London Times devotes
leader TO the New orleans exposition II
plete reconciliation between the north and tn
south Is TACT IL 10 event IN the history o. tha
south, deserving OF the heartiest congratulations
concludes with wishing the exhibition every sue
cess
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EX-SENATOR CHAFFEE ON WHAT GEN. GRANT
WANTs-Ex-Senator jerome B. Chafiee In Denver,
COL, Sunday, speaking OF Gen. Grants refusal
TO accept pension, said that The general could not
90 otherwise, because he had vetoed q similar
measure when President. Senator Ghaffee said he
believed that Gen. Grant ould accept his of1cid
retirement, with pay from the time OF the expira-
ton OF his military sery1ceA
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WORDS OF INSTRUCTION AND ADVICE TO CATHOLICS
ROW THE TENDENCY TOWARDS UNBELiKr AND IR-
RELIC ION IS TO BIZ MET-MIxEp MARRIAGES AND
DIvoRcEs-THE SUNDAY ouEsTIoNs-THE POSITION
OF THE CHURCH IN REFERENCE TO SECRET SOCIETIES.