The morning times., 1895-07-20

A lonely household last night was
that of Mr.. Claude NJ Johnson, chief of
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
His daughter, Miss Margaret, was away,
the bride Of Mr.. l.. F. Brown, whom she
had married yesterday without her faith
er's consent or knowledge, i'll the Monu-
mental City.
Miss Johnson is about nineteen years
of age, and is described as a tall, straight
blonde She is a charming conversations
alist, accomplished on the piano and with
the brush, and is also quite expert at the
reins
She Is a Kentuckian by birth, and has
all the dash and vivacity of the daughters
OF the famous Blue Grass region.
She made her debut in society only last
winter, and at once became very popular
in the circle to which her fathers posi-
ton as a high government official gave
entrance Although much sought after
by the young men who were her associates,
there was none TO whom she seemed espe-
cially partial
About two months ago Miss Johnson ac-
companied by her mother went on visit
to Kentucky aud at Lexington, it is learned,
she became acquainted with Mr.. l.. F.
to wed her.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.
1t tseems to have been the old story Of love
at first sight although the young lady is
said TO have concealed the fact that her
affections wsre gagged from the knowledge
of her parents.
Miss johnson was indeed the idol of her
fond father aud mother and therefore feared
their opposition. Despite her efforts at
concealmeut the sharp eyes of the mother
discovered enough TO make her suspicious
and accordingly last Thursday she and Miss
Margaret returned TO Washington.
1t must have been arranged between the
betrothed young folks that Mr.. Brown
should come at once to Washington IN pur-
suit OF his lady love. At any rate he came,
saw, aud eloped with her yesterday morn
ing
When Miss Johnson informed her mother
yesterday morning that she was going TO
visit some friends for the day, Mrs. john
son took il as a matter Of course, ana re-
celved the goodbye kiss OF her daughter,
little thinking Of the events TO follow.
Miss johnson upon leaving the house was
met by Mr. Brown. and they went at once
TO the depot, where they took an early train
for Washington's Gretna Green, where they
We're made one at noon.
This fact was communicated by teleg ram
to the parents of the bride, who then re-
ceived their first intimaton OF her act
The surprise and grief Of both We're pain
full as they had cherished other plans for
their daughters future.
TELEGRAPHED FORGIVENESS
The telegram held out an invitation for
the blessing of papa and mamma, and after
reflection Mr.. johnson telcgraphcd the peni-
tent pair that he and Mrs. johnson VIII
meet them in Baltimore to-day, and the
entire party proceed To Long Branch, where
theywllltry toforgettheeyents fyesterday Y.
The JohnSOns live in a handsome house
at No 1922 7 street northwest, where
they recently moved. II is charmingly
furnished, and Mr.. J Johnson was seen
/ there last night and asked concerning
the affair
he was very much perturbed by the
/ knowledge that his daughters action had
/ become known, and at first attempted to
deny that there had been an elopement
! His manner was nervous and he bore the
/ evidences of worry and anxiety. At length
he admitted that the young lady had
gone off with Mr.. Brown without her
parents knowledge, but he streuuously
stated that there was nothing seusatiO iona
about the matter.
He refused to enter into the details,
but stated that Mr. Brown is a prosper
GUS young business man and comes of
q good family and moves i'll the best
I society of Lexington
Mt Johnson added, while a half smile
broke over his face, that there VIII be g
family reunion at Baltimore to-day anC
a season at Long Branch to finish the
/ romance.