Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-18
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
MISS oPE AND MIR. CoRCORAN
ELUDE PARENTS AND MARRY.
Funeral of Joseph N. Perkins Held
Yesterday-Items of Genenrl and
Personal Interest.

Despite parental objection. and with de-
tectives in hot pursuit. pretty ffteen-year-
old Oracle Hope eloped yesterday with
John 7. Corcoran. twenty-five years of age.
Their dream of eternal blessedness was
realized only after plans for a runaway
marriage laid with the most careful DELHI
Grafton. had been rudely interrupted by an
irate stepfathcr. with the assistance of the
police authorities. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. DR.. Grouse. pastor of
Congress Street Methodist Church
All plans for the ceremony were perfected
Saturday The brdegrooIn-elect had given
his betrothed beautiful wedding ring. and
they had returned from the city hall Sat
urday evening armed with marriage GER
tificatc. 1t had been planned to have the
wedding the evening. Mr.. Henry
Sidell. the stepfather of the bride-to-be.
who lives at 1862 jefferson street. became
aware of the secret. and began operations
at once to prevent the ceremony.
The stepfather FASTENED to the house and
found the young lady arrayed In her we'd
ding garments ready for the marriage
ceremony. MIR. SideIl advised his step
daughter that 1t would be best not to
marry young Corcoran, but none of his
protests were obeyed, and the girl told him
she would do as she pleased. Mr.. Sid@l
then went to the seventh precinct station,
where he explained to the officers the facts
In the case. He said his daughter was only
fifteen years of age, and, in his opinion too
young 10 assume the responsibilities or
married life. The officers finally concluded
to aid Mr.. Sidell in his search for the miss
ing girl. She was located on Jefferson
street at the home of her intended hus-
band. She was placed under arrest by Off
Ger Welsh. but the stepfather relented and
said it would be too bad to send the girl
to the House of Detention or taken 20
court. She was therefore released.
The girl went back with her stepfather.
and 1t was confidently believed that the
matrimonial intention of the couple had
been discouraged Early yesterday morn
ing. however, the couple made a strategic
move. and with the aid of minister tied
the knot good and fast. They returned to
Jefferson street. but finally went to the
Ecme of the husband. a short distance
away.
Funeral services over the body of Joseph
n. Perkins. who. after a long-continued ill
ness died at his home. 1872 N street north
west. last Thursday. were held yesterday
afternoon at his late residence
The beautiful service of the Episcopal
Church read by Rev. DR.. Pettis of
Grace Church. Georgetown. The cere-
monies at the Congressional cemetery
urder the auspices of the United Order of
American Mechanics and the Order of Red
Men, of which the deceased was member.
The body was placed in a vault and will be
Inferred tomorrow.
The pallbearers appointed to serve from
the two orders named were: Lum Pearson.
a. NJ. Hileary and Max Beauter of Logan
Tribe. No. s. Red Men. and William Kemp,
Robert Clemnston and W. w. Brewton of
American Guard Council No. l. u o. A. NJ
Prophet Otto Fischer of the Red Men and
Chaplain F. ]. Burkley Of the American
Mechanics conducted the services at the
cemetery. Many large and beautiful
wreaths were contributed by friends.
Among the tributes were two floral Offer
ings from the two orders in which the de-
ceased held membership. DIR. Pettis deliv-
cred a short address in eulogy of the life
and character of the deceased. widow
and one son survive
Arm Broken by Fall.
Christian K. Gates. the little son of John
c. Gates who resides at 124s Seth street
northwest, was the victim of painful ac-
cident last Tuesday while at play. The boy
fell and broke his arm between the elbow
and the wrist. resulting in a dangerous
fracture. He was taken to the Georgetown
University Hospital for treatment and his
condition today was reported to be greatly
improved
The District delegates and their friends
of the Ancient Order of HibernianS left
last evening in special train over the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway for St. Louis
to be In attendance upon the national con-
vention. which assemblies there tomorrow.
The official representatives of the Dis
trict are Messrs. p. T. Moran. John j.
Dolan. Frank O'Mara. J. a. Myers and
Rev. DR.. D. ]. Stafford. The ladies' auXii-
larry will be represented by the following
delegates: Miss Sadie Fitzpatrick Miss ka-
tie Breen. Miss Sullivan and Miss Davet.
The District representation at the national
convention will number something like 300.
including the delegates and friends of the
organization. Joining the special train here
were about 800 Hibernians from Virginia.
Maryland and other states.
Personal.
Col and Mrs. George W. King of 1872
31st street expect to leave within few
weeks for visit to the St Louis exposition
number of Georgetown people who are
bound for Ireland left last Tuesday even
ing for New York. where they will take
passage of the large liners. The
following persons composed the party: Mr.
and Mrs. Patrick Dugan, Patrick Cook
Paul Cook and Daniel Sullivan. 1t is not ex-
pected that they will return for several
months.
Mr.. II. w. Fisher is back an Georgetown
after a stay of several weeks in CoatSvile,
Pa.
Joseph Kuhn has returned from a weeks
visit to Atlantic City.
Great preparations being made for
the Trinity Catholic Church Sunday school
excursion which will be held August J.
Committees have been named and pro-
gram of sports and outdoor events will be