Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-14
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Arrangement of Young Couple Quiet Prevails in the Depart
to Elope Disclosed. ment of Marne, France.
BETRAYED By LICENSE LIST BUT TROOPS ARE ON GUARD
Record Rockville Let the Women Attack
Of the Bag Ringleaders Are Arrested
OPPOSITION TO THE WEDDING REASON FOR Discomfort
Prospective Bride Says Daughter ishing
I Not Old Enough Marry. Lawlessness Follows
Arrangement of Young Couple
to EIope Disclosed.
BETRAYED BY LICENSE LIST
Record at Rockville Let the Cat Out
of the Bag.
OPPOSITION TO THE WEDDING
Mother Of Miss Helen Weinberg, the
Prospective Bride, Says Daughter
Is Not Old Enough to Marry.

Cupids well laid plans were upset to-
berg Of 26 L street northwest learned that
the latter was preparing to elope Easter
Monday with James John Kerns. former
ly of Claysville. Pa, but for the last few
years a resident Of this city.
Mrs. Weinberg had no idea her daugh-
ter intended to get married until she
learned by chance that a marriage license
had been issued to the couple yesterday
at Rockville. Md. She was greatly sur
prised. and for some time could not be-
lieve it.
She declared that she had no idea that
her daughter was even thinking of being
married, for although Miss Weinberg has
been receiving attentions from Mr.. Kerns
for the last four years, both had asserted
that they were willing to wait a couple
Of years more" it was said at the L
street house today.
For some time past Miss Weinberg has
been having dresses made, ostensibly for
Easter wear. but in reality for the pur-
pose of being married She recently told
her mother and married sister that she
was going on an automobile trip to Rock
Vile Easter Monday. where she was to
act as bridesmaid for a friend.
Mrs. Weinberg Opposed.
Mrs. Weinberg made it plainly under
stood that she would prevent the mar
riage at least. for the present.
My daughter is not yet of age, and
Will not let her get married." the mother
asserted. Miss Weinberg will be eight
cen years OF age in October. The pros
pective groom is about twenty-five years
old. 1t Is said. He is employed as tel
ephone switchboard operator at Fort
Myer.
Miss Weinberg. who Is a pretty bru-
nette. is employed in local business es-
it be understood that her intention of
marrying was firm, although she was
rather taken aback when she learned
that her mother had discovered the plot.
not find it out" she remarked, blushing.
Thought It Was a Joke.
When first apprised OF the fact that
license had been issued for the marriage
Of her daughter Mrs. Weinberg declared
it was not SO.
Somebody has played joke on them."
she said. She has been having lots of
clothes made for Easter, but she was
to be the bridesmaid of a friend who
was going to be married in Rockville"
The sister Of the young lady was not so
positive that a joke had been played on
the young people. She thought that the
fact of the new Easter 'finery," as she
termed it, coupled with the plans to go
to Rockville Monday. was significant
When assured that her daughter and
prospective son-in-law had really formed
plans for marriage. Mrs. Weinberg said
1t was her intention to prevent the knot
being tied. She added that she was GER
tain her husband. also. would take a hand
in the matter toward its prevention.