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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

WATTHRsoN took the chair In the House
vacated by Blue Jeans Williams. But Wat
terson can never hope to rival Williams -
q writer. Watterson mey do well enough
In plain Job OF editorial writing, but when
it comes 70 such dne emotional touches -
can only weep with envy-(O g. Jour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

The body OF WtIlie HcCish, Q farmer
residing near Fort Donaldson, was found IN
bead was severed from the body. Bill
Mockelell and Jack Sedy, (colorcd,) were
arrested on suspicion and confessed tc
having murdered 4cClish and robbed him
afterWards Mockelel had on the murde ed
mans shoes when arrested. The murderer
are now In jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18
MURDERS HI THE SOUTHWEST.
A Base BallefS killed.

MEMPHIS, August 1S.-On Wednesday last
Willis Jones and Wash Walker, (colored, }
leaders Of base bail clubs, had q dispute
about the right OF their respective clubs to
Q certain neld, near Holly Springs, Miss,
during which the latter struck Jones on the
head with bal. kill ng him instantly. WAL
ker escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

CENTENNIAL NorEs.-Tpe paid admis.
Eions to the Centennial exhibition yesterday
numbered q Jos. The Swiss residents OF the
and festival on the 18th and 9th instants
Among the visitors yes.erday were the mem
beers Of the national maltyter's cow 3utiou
and yacht club composed Of department,
clerks nom Washington. The entries fol-
the dog show to date number 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

THE LAST OF the series Of operas compos-
jpe the .Ripg Of the Niblungen," was Per
formed Ct Baireuth last night. Critical opia-
y whole, but the friends OF Wagner are en-
fhusiastic over what they consider his great
success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18
oaahbeA q = WeAdllpl

stabbed 6y John Norton during . marriage
festival last night e n thought he wilde.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

FOUR PERSONS DRowNED.-while re-
turning nom camp meeting at Newman
Springs, near Long Branch, n. J., Wednes-
day evening, in small boat, Charles II 81 Or,
Charlotte Holmes and Hester and Mary
Bolds, colored, Of R6d Bank, n. j., we're
bodies were recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

A YOUNG GIRL KILLED BIZ LIGHT
NING.-Duripe the thunder storm Of yester-
day afternoon, the lightning struck the
house OF william Dolan, South Providence,
instantly killing his daughter, Mary Aun
Dollar, and giving Mrs. Doian Q severe shock.
The bolt passed out into the Kitchen, and
through the Kitchen window, breaking four
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

BoltimOF0'6 New COllect0R On Duty.
BALTIMORE, August 1s.-C0l. Edward
wilkins, the newly appointed Collector OF
this port, took possession and entered upon
the duties of his once this forenoon. James
w. Clay ton, well known as one OF the jour
ual clerks OF the House OF Representatives
for many years and VIM. ID. Burchinal. were
appointed deputy collectors, and entered on
heir duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

A PETITION has been presented to tn
Postmaster General, signed by twenty
thousand citizens of New York, requestin.
that letter Cal riers' salaries in that city b.
retDstated at 81 900 per annum instead O
$500, as recently reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

KiNG AlFoNs so often gallops down 70 the
drill ground of his soldiers before In tue
morning He IL particular fcnd OF reading
English ard French works Of literature and
history, but newspapers are not always al.
lowed to reach him. His principal and fay.
orife amusements are his rides and hunts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

A FEw or THOSE sPRISG Ciss. Gao SUITS
"A leit 10 close GU for SIS NJ s. SrRAU5, 10II
Pc =. Ala aEfnua
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

PIRAoY IN NEW YORK The schooner
Josephine, Capt. VIM. Myers, while At an
chor near DIX Island, New York, yesterday
morning, was boarded ~ river thieves, who,
crew Of everything OF value and escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

PROCTOR KNOTT AND THE OYsrHH
HoUsIs.-When the keeper OF an oyster
house asks Proctor Knott II he viii "have q
lawyer gases savagely 1t him. and without
ans wering word, jams on bis hat and seeks
another fsedlng. piece-fM Y. Mdil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

Army ORDERS First Lieutenant A. 81.
Bowman, eth infantry, 10 appointed TO in
spect certain military property on hand ct
the recruiting render vous of First Lieuten-
Ant Edmund LufI, sth cavalry. The leave OF
absence granted Major W. R. Gibson, pay
master. IL extended three months. BY dfrec-
,,Dn ~ The Secretary OF War Second Lieu
ier ait Eugene Grimm, corps OF engineers, Is
relieved as member OF the general court
na,,isI appointed to meet at Wlllett's
Po,nt. New York hArbor, and the following
officers OF the corps OF engineers are deta,led
o. ssdtfiopa al members OF said court: Cap
isin w. IL. Beuer ard Second Lieutenant a.
8. Tan.r. By direction Of the secretary OF
wsr second Lieutenant T. A. Sy mons l re.
Iie1ed rs Judge advocate Of said court, and
second Lieutenant Eugene Grima y de.
sranted Captain j. II. 0agely, 81 tnfentrys
has been extended two months, Ert LEU.
John u. Cism, oath infantry, has neen Or
Ssred 10 report for Instruction In dgna!lng
TO The chief signal of,csT g the Amy tf ne
Jsvlor. nth ipnntSy, hae been exteooea nxe
montns, on surgeons ceEttneate OF dissoaiiss'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

THE TIAPoT MEDrCM.-In the matter OF
the application for the discharge on hsoeas
Ludlow street isiI, where be is c1nfined for
non.pay ment of alimony 90 his wife, under
order OF the court, and In which he pleaded
In lorna pauperis. Judge DoDohue yester-
day denied the application on the merits of
the case, but held the law points raised un-
Ger sdvtsemept-[M Y World, fIth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

NOT MUCH SAVED HERK.-In the legIsla-
tive appropriation bill the force OF the bank
note redemption division of the Treasury
department IL reduced considerably. What
,hs rPp~ ran 70 .; We Ne Eovsfnment oy
omy speech, In the House, as an actual saw
ing. The fact is, the division doss not CO Vt
the government anything, Is the expenses
assessment upon the national banks, levied
once or twice year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

~sPurssons sister has become preach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

THE ARMY DECIMATED BY DEsERrIoNa
The Adjutant General OF the Army has stated
In communication to the Secretary of War
u o; during the last five fiscal years ending
June 80, 1875, there were over 80 900 desertions
u ere were over 500 cases of desertiou, or
per cent Of the entire force. Gen. Town
send says that the army being small and
scattered there Is little bar to desertiou, ex-
.ept the sentiment against It and the fact
that de0erter may Of any time be arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

SPEAKER KERR dispatch from Rock.
bridge Alum Springs last evening stated
that there was uu change for better or worse
In Speaker Kerr's condition. DIR. Pope
Things his case highly critical. Mr.. Kerr,
though suffering intensely, was perfectly
rational and wonderfully calm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-18

PERsoNAL.-Among those who had an
Interview with the President to day were
DR. NJ. Hopewell and Mr.. J. T.. 8. NJ. Hope
wei, OF the Lish Tunes, Dublin. who are In
and pleasure. '''' j. 8. GrinnelI, late chief
clerk OF the patent office, is talked OF by
some OF the repu blicaUs in the 10th Massa-
chusetts district as good candidate for Con-
gress.
The New York herald., 1876-02-22
RECORD OF CRIME.

River thieves broke the hatch Of lighter lying at
pier 46 North River on Saturday last and stole nine
bags OF sugar, weighing 800 pounds, and owned by
Turner Tibbits & Co., Of No AZ Water street. The
sugar was subsequently found under pier ~ BY the
private watchman, the thieves doubt intending to
hide it there until time they could safely carry
IL on
Abraham Craven, OF No 12e Norfolk street. reported
Yesterday that his basement was broken into and
twenty five pounds OF Havana and twenty pounds OF
wrapper tobacco, valued at $40 were stolen
The apartments OF John Collman, the second floor
OF No 322 East Twenty second street, were robbed OF
$40 worth Of clothing &c.
The room OF Michael Gebnard at No. "a Delaney
street. entered by OF false keys and robbed
Of Sos worth OF clothing
Frederick Bartel aged twenty three years, was ar
rested last night at the Catharne ferry while attempt
ing to escape 70 New York with quantity Of confec
tfonery stolen from the store Of Mason Tollinger,
No SO Fulton street.
Mrs Jane Creamcr and her daughter, who were
caught while attempting TO conceal a piece OF silk
which they had stolen from q store, were yesterday
committed by Justice Walsh to await the action OF the
Grand Jury. The woman stated that she stole the
goods TO pay doctors bill, as he threatened 70 sue
her she did not want TO have her furniture seized
The storekeeper stated that he did not wish 70 press
the charge and II possible as II was the trst OIL
fence that the District Attorney will be lenient with
the unfortunate prisonera
Judge Moore, in the Kings County Court OF fSessons
yesterday sentenced William Anderson negro burg
lar 10 the Penitentiary for q term OF i've yeara
Justice walsh yesterda sentenced Francis Farrell
of Forty ninth street, South Brooklyn, 70 jail for
twenty nine days for driving horse which had been
condemned by the surgeon OF the Society for the Pre-
vention Of Cruelty to Animals.
The New York herald., 1876-02-22
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

The Efforts Of Mr.. TwOmey, Clerk 70 the Board Of
Aldermen 10 abolish Third House, assemblages have
resulted in failure. The entrances 70 the Adermen's
private rooms were again thrown open yesterday. and
the unierrined thronged in usual Such reform
was badly needed, put the Aldermen's constituents
kicked against the order leaving them the vesti
bulc Of the City Hall
The Board OF Estimate and Apportionment and the
Sinking Fund Commissioners adjourned 10 meet this
afternoon In consequence OF this being holiday tho
meetings have been postponed until tomorrow a. the
same hour.
Comptroller Green's statement asked for BY the
Legislature. setting forth the number Of employees
under the city governments and the amount Of sheir
salaries, has been completed, and viii be sen, 'mme-
diatey 70 Albany. The document win also contain
number Of important suggestions AZ 70 the local gov
eminent OF the city.
ments Of moneys In mis- hands for the past week -
Balance February IL 91o07,1A OF; receipts,
S0os $40 81 payments, sloos l2s 10; balance Febru
fhe death Of Judge spauldng win probably necess-
tate number Of removals In she Marine Court Gov
ernor Tdcn has the power Of appointing successor.
The local politicians consequently again on the
RAGGED edge over this matter MT James p Sinn0tt
formerly law partner OF the Governors, win prob
av receive the placa He the defeated candidate
Of fAmanv Hall for this position a. the last election
The New York herald., 1876-02-22
aRAsMAR scHoo1 no. Z.

series Of Interesting musical and literary exercises
took place yesterday in Grammar School No I,
Chryse street. between Canal and Hester which we're
attended by number Of friends and relatives Of the
pupils The boys and girls assembled in the large
recitation OF the building The scholars, wearing
tricoored silk badges very neatly attred, and
presented pleasing picture youth, health and intel
ligence. DIR. weisman, Chairman Of tho Board Of
Trustees presided and with the Principal, Mr.. J. r.
Wright and the latter's assistants encouraged and
approved the various Of tho programme as they
carried by the pupils spirited and patriotic
dialogue composed by Mss Jessie West, entitled
"Washington's Birthday, was sustained by group
OF young girls In an admirable manner. "Rally Round
the Flag" cred, White and Blue" "For the Truth,
for the Right" "Star Spangled Banner" 'Die Wacht
am Rheln' and 'Fatherland" were sung In chorus by
the school, with excel ent piano accompaniment by
Mrs ]. v. Wright Killarney gwen with much
expression and taste by Mrs Bahop, who
ceeded by Mrs Cunningham one oil the teachers, who
sang, with much taste and feeling Believe Me- If All
Those Endearing Young Charms" and my Pretty
Jane" Several recitations given uy the pupils,
including dialogue, "The Evil ADVISER by Masters
Levy and Levine "Amerca " chorus was joined in
by all the children At the conclusion of the services
semi annual certificates Of merit were distributed
among the most deserving scholars, which
ceived with countenances expressive OF happiness
Remarks then made by Dr. Weisman, Mr. Hugo
Gorsch Mr.. Ward ST. John aud others, commencing
the excellent state Of proficiency apd discipline Of the
pupils.
The New York herald., 1876-02-22
CUSTOM HOUSE NOTES.

Deputy Collector Phelps is daily discovering frauds
in the matter of the Spanish paintings seized at Lea
Wits gallery by his All the pictures passed
through the Custom House q valuation Of about IS
each. Is transpired yesterday that the importer, r.
Marrero, OF Madrid, put up for sale OF these "t5
paintings" and was offered $500 but refused 70 take
less than s. 900 for H. the picture being Venetian
scene by Cunnulletto The paintings traced BY Mr..
Phelps aggregate 320 The Spanish Consul In this
city states thai the he felt authorized ntroduc
ing Marrero Mr. Francis Tones OF No maiden lane,
the present Of the pictures tater the Custom
troduccd 70 him by highly respectable people in Ma
drid Marrero while THIS city lived In Eighth street,
between Ninth and Tenth avenues, but Is now sup
posed 70 be In Madrid.
To-day beng an oflcial holiday, the Custom House
will only be opened between the hours OF nine and ten
A NJ for the entrance and clearance Of vessels
The New York herald., 1876-02-22
THE THIRD AVENUE BANK.

ISSUED FOR WILLIAM A. DARLING
AND SPENCER K. GREEN.
In the case Of Thompson W. Decker which was up
for examina at the Yorkvile Police Court yester-
day, Henry L Clinton, his counsel said he not
ready to 60 with the examination, and asked the
Court for adjournment Judge Duty set the case
down peremptorIy for Wednesday next at the Tombs,
where he is sitting this week for Judge Flammer In
the OF Mr. Clinton being ready 60 then
Mr. Decker's will be closed and the papers will
be transmitted the District Attorney. The
evidence for the prosecution is all in and all that is
needed close the the evidence for the defence
In behalf Of Mr. Morgan, another of the defendants
with Decker the charge Of perjury, Mr. Truax said
he was ready to 20 on at once.
Judge Duffy Expressed his anxiety to dispose Of the
whole quickly possible, in view Of the fact
that so many looking for decided action.
He decided therefore to take up Mr. Morgans case and
with those Of Carman Lyons and Bates also at the
Tombs on Friday afternoon
An application was then made by Benjamin A. Nc
Donald on behalf of Henry c. Ahrens hquor dealer
residing at No. 1927 Fourth avenue for for the
arrest Of William A Darling and Spencer K. Green.
They were connected with the Third Avenue Bank
ing 1S71-Green president and Darling secretary.
Mcdonald, as the expert accountant for Georgina r.
Levien the complainant against Decker Co., discov
cred during his examination OF the books OF the bank
that Green and Darling their turn had also
made q false statement OF the banks condition
TO the Bank superintendent Ahrens then de-
postor the extent of $500 and claims TO have been
derauded out OF that amount by the irregular action OF
the accused. The warrants were applied for under the
statute of 1873 The Court afer examining the statute
most carefully in book that had 10 be borrowed for
the occasion, granted the warrants, and they were
placed in the hands Of Sergeant Hicks OF the Court
Police squad for execution, The accused VIII
be arragned at tho Tombs to-day, before
Judge Duffy and will be there afforded opportunity,
together with the other distinguished gentlemen imp
Gated in this ugly business TO explain the charges pre-
ferred against them
Mr. s. IL Hard, The receiver Of the Third Avenue
Bank, in TO inquiries, yesterday stated 10 q
HERALD reporter that he expected to pay dividend OF
from fifteen twenty the dollar to the depos-
itors about the middle Of next month. BY waiting
thus long, he stated he would In all probability be able
to make better realization Of the assets than he
otherwise could do Already. he said he had made
$4,000 by waiting for the creditors on some bonds
which, had they been sold at the time he first ap
pointed would have had TO be sold at q sacrifice. Tho
total dividend the depostors may expect is more
likely TO be twenty-five cents than thirty although II
may probably reach the latter sum-
The New York herald., 1876-02-22
THE VICTIMS OF THE GREAT FIRE..

An inquest held yesterday in the cases Of David
Cute and David Muldrew, and John H. Bush assistant
foreman, all Of Fire Engine No 30 who buried BY
falling wall in the great IRE Broadway, Tuesday,
sth inst The Of the accident have been
already detailed In the HHRALD. Tho inquest began AZ
eleven O'Clock and continued until quarter Of Eve.
The testimony did not throw much light the cause3
OF tho accident II appears that all were unaware OF
the existence off wall adjoining that Of the Continental
Hotel; that the nremen we're ordered 70 play upon
safe In No 444 Broadway; that they did for time
from the street. that afterward the suggestion
Of Clute thcy went within the ruins where they met
their terrible death. After about half an hours do
liberation tho jury brought In the following verdict
1--WE nd that the deceased came 70 their death BY the
fall OF unobserved independents wall on The south
side Of the building known as Nos - and 40 Broad
way, on Tuesday, February 8, lS70"
The New York herald., 1876-02-22
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. 6S.

The male and primary departments Of Grammar
School No. es in 12Sth street. Sixth avenue, also
gave q similar reception yesterday. The large room
vas tastefuIy decorated with flowers and Gags, and
presented . very handsome appearance when the chf
dren marched in also OF with red white and blue
ribbons the girls hair and epaules on the boya
Among the choruses "Coumba, the Gem OF the
Ocean," during which nags were waved By all the
children; "Piag Of the Freeh and "Yankee Doodle
which last sung with EXTREMIST uncuon The
selections for recitation and reading we're very well
rendered and in accordance with the spirit OF the
OCCASION Distribution Of prizes and short address
by Mr.. Knapp trustee, closed the ENTERTAINMENT
The New York herald., 1876-02-22
AoUATICs IN BOSTON.

SOME CRACK CREWS GETTING READY PoR THE
CENTENNIAL COUPLE OF THOUSAND DOL
LAB PRELIMINARY RACES JUST FOR PRACTICE
BosTos. Feb. q, 1870
The matter OF representation in the aquatic contests
At the Centennial is just now agitating the boating
circles OF Boston, and Is likely that the "Hub" will
send no less than hall dozen crews OF various kinds
The Boston Boat crew and the City Point crew have
already decided ge and In order that they may be
we'll in practice they have arranged for couple fin
toresting contests in Boston waters previous
20 their departure for Philadelphia The Boston
crew rs composed OF George Faulkner p MoGahey, N.
Mahoney aud p Reagan, and the City Point crew Is
made up Of ". J. Higgins. H. Laundrie, H. Wegel and
II scaniou. The preliminary here in Boston are
TO be- rst general on the 9th Of March, al ten
O'Clock A. M on Charles River, distance three miles
a mile and half and return; and, second, she'll race
Of Ave miIes two miles and hall and return, In Dor
chester Bay on the Path Of June, at halfpast one
p NJ Each match u made for 81, 900 and forfeit Of
500 on each matcn has been put up by each crew IN
the hands Of John p. 0rdway. who 70 be the final
stakeholder
The New York herald., 1876-02-22
THE COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY.
COMMENCEMENT ExERc1sEs AT oH1cKzRnc

COMMENCEMENT LxERCIsEs AT CHIcKKRINo
HALL LAST NIGHT.
Chckerng Hail. at the corner OF Fifth avenue and
Eighteenth street. was crowded last evening on the
occasion Of the tenth annual commencement Of the
New York College OF Dentistry. At five minutes past
eight o'clock portion Of the Filth Regiment Band,
under the leadership Of Q. 8. Grafula, which was
stationed the elevation the OF the stage struck
up one Of their leaders, marches and the graduates Of
the college marched down the left aisle single nle and
took possession of the three front Of In the
orchestra Then tho faculty and professors entering
the auditorium by the right aisle and ascending tn
stage seated themselves in the chairs thereon The
ceremonies were commenced by the Rev. DR.. cowtng
Offering prayer The conierring Of diplomas on the
twenty yegnt graduates by Dr. William ID. Allen then
followed
TIE GRADuArEs
The following gentlemen received degrees:-George
n Ddnster OF Russia; Charles Pulln OF New Jersey;
OF New York State Charles W. Mccall, Of New Jersey;
Stewart d. McNaughton, OF New Jersey; D. Chapman
Smith, OF Brooklyn; J. 0sbourn Edwards, OF Java;
Julio Lyon, of ST. Domingo; William q Z. Bergman,
Of Germany George J. Pack, OF New York city David
YORK city; Charles RabelI Of New York ci,y Fran.
els K Pratt OF hichlganj Lewis Restrepo, Of United
as Srss.s 3 ESs. MSs' Tsf q No. q fq4 c
Henry de vres, OF Connecticut Frederick H Lee, OF
New York city; Albert J. wright Of Brooklyn; Rufus
g. Scarborough, Of Newburgi Alonzo b hiLlen, Of
Brooklyn
Several OF the graduates we're presented with hand
floral tributes In the shape Of bouquets and
baskets, and all wero loudly applauded as they were
handed their sheepskins The next thing on The pro-
gramme the donation Of the faculty prize for the
best examination, which consisted OF case OF hand
somo dental Instruments, valued a. 500 The for
tunate recipient OF this valuable prize was George IL
Dunster, ID. ID. g. OF 81 Petersburg, Russia who has
received the appointment Of Dentisi 70 the Court Of
Russia The presentation speech was made by FRO
fessor @ A. Marvin; then followed an address 70 the
graduates by Professor r. d. Welssc, and the vbedic-
tory delivered by George NJ Eddy d d. g., and the
exercises closed with the benedction by Dr. Cowine
The New York herald., 1876-02-22
THE BIBLE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JUSTIN d. TUIToSs DIATnDn AGAINST THH
ROMAN CATHOLIC HIERARCHY

JUSTIN D. rULToS's DIArRmR AeANsT THU
ROMAN CATHOLIC HIERARCHY.
There was very slim attendance AZ Rev. Justin D.
Futons lecture last night In the Twelfth street Re-
formed Presbyterian church His subject was gener-
ally termed 'The Bible In Our Pubic Schools" but
speciacally, ..shan Our Pubic Schools be Papai oS
ProtestantfD Mr. Fulton contended that the Romau
idea and object 70 make the children Roman Cathos
arst and Gods aftorward .Thls Roman Catholic
Church was hatched IN he'll" Quoth the lecturer
s.Roverned BY the devil and his min.
ions - The remainder OF the lecture consisted
OF diatribes against che Pope and his priesthood.
Toward The pcroration he asked whether u were mol
possible 70 unite with the Romansts In httng the cnk
for this grand work OF their vca II We cannoi
achieve this union because Of the prests opp0stlo4
should pass them He next treated Of the parochial
school question Our objection 70 " v that u make
our public schools goddess Mr. Futon's lecture was
frequently interrupted by plaudits Of the audience
which had materially enlarged through the late arrival
Of ladies and gentlemen. In answer 70 Bishop MO
ouade's observation that by public school system
the rich prepared for professions, Mr. Fulton said
I'VE do our share OF giving Romnnists trades; tneri
ZOO OF thom In Sing sing, BlackwoPs Island ant
other penal insttutianA