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The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
The Anti.porysnmy Resolution.

Representative willets, of Michigan, yes
tcrday submitted TO the House tho bill
heretofore agreed upon by the House Ju-
dietary Committee to prevent persons l,v-
ing in bigamy or polygamy from holding
any civil Office of trust or profit In any of
the Territories of the United States and
from being delegates in Congress. Accom-
panyiug the hill is report which declares
that no person shall under authority of
Congress hold Office who violates statute
that is justified and demanded by the posi-
tive sentiment of civilization. In conclu-
sion the report says: SIT matters not in
our judgment that this violation is excused
or defended under the guise of religion.
Your committee recognizes tho fact that
this bill falls far short of what the country
justly demands, and that in many respects
we, as representatives of the nation, will
fail in our duty if we do not prosecute
measures looking to q more radical treat
ment ofan evil which has in the last fifty
years intrenched itself in our political sys-
tenn. We propose to supplement this with
other propositions that may perhaps elicit
opposition as too radical, but which in our
judgment are absolutely necessary"
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
A Dangeroms Debtor.

r. o. Edmonston, the well-known grocer,
appeared in the Police Court to-day against
August Rupert, whom he charged with
making threats of personal violence. Mr..
Edmonston testified that he got judgment
against Mr.. Rupert yesterday before Justice
Taylor ON a bill for So. Mr.. Rupert left
tie Justices office, which is ON + street,
between Twelfth and Thirteenth, and
when witness came out, few minutes
later, Ru pert rushed at him with horse
whip and Edmonston retired into the
office. Rupert got into his wagon and
drove away, and witness came out of the
Office, when Mr.. Rupert turned and pursued
him, and MIR. Edmonston took refuge in an
Fstreet car, in which he was followed by
his indignant debtor as far as Third and d
streets, where Mr.. Edmonston left the car,
and MIR. Rupert pursued him until he got
into his fathers office.
Mr.. Rupert in the Police Court to day
denied that he had pursued Mr.. Edmon-
ston, but was fined S. for disorderly con-
duct, and his personal bond taken in the
threats case
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
"a Christian MAN and an Honest
Lawyer.

Yesterday, in the contested will case of
Stewart VS.. Elliott, an amusing little di-
vertisement was created in the Circuit
Court. Mr.. Elliott stated on cross-exami-
nation that he came here from Kansas to
look after the will, and went to several
lawyers, and among Others Col. Billy Cook,
and told him that he wanted 10 employ an
honest lawyer. Col. Cook told Mr.. FL
lott that he was member of the church,
Christian man and an honest lawyer.
When the witness said this ripple of mer.
riment ran around the court, and even
Judge Macarthur had to yield to the gen
eral infection and maintain his dignity by
covering his face with his hands. Billy
figuring as Christian man. would be a
to be hung up in the Department of Justice
after the Star-route cases are disposed of.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
THE EVENING CRITIC.
National Rifles, Fnir.

The National Rifle Fair committee held
their regular weekly meeting last night,
Messrs. j. w. Drew, J. p. Willett, Col,
Robert Boyd, Il. S. Hutchinson, W. S.
Speare, b. Il. J. Ellis, G. c. Duncanson,
William McPynchcon, Lieut.. N. w. Fitz.
gerald, and other prominent citizens, wore
present and took lively interest in the
meeting. Tho reports of the several sub
committees were submitted and approved.
The secretary announced the receipt of the
following donations received since last
Tuesday evening: George i. Keen, gentle-
mans smoking jacket, $50; Robert Cohen,
pair worked slippers; Blanche Mcding,
china flower urn James Smith, box of
cigars; Edward Abnor, one case catawba
and one case champagne; b. w. Reeds
Sons, one case wine; W.. Breninger,
silver card receiver; Mrs George I.
Keen, ladies coat, value SIS; Beavaus
& Shaw, barrel flour; johnson Bros, two
tons of coal; James II. McGill, ten Minton's
framed tiles; James Il. Bell, three in
augural ball invitations and tickets; Nitsch
& Kuhn, one box of cigars Sanders &
George Baltimore, through Thomas Rig
giles, ono box of Japanese goods Weaver,
Kenela & Co, cash 81 Mrs. A. T. Whiting,
second donation, one fancy card table and
outlined stitch cover; Mrs. Theodore
Shekels, six fancy dolls; James L. Miller,
one ton of coal; Daniel McCarty, builder,
etc, donation; Mrs. A. 4. Whiting, third
donation, velvet table scarf, Keusington
needlework; Miss Annie lie Noir, white
satin embroidered pin.cushion Samuel
Palmer, soda syrups aud fountains for the
fair. Letters were read from a large mum
Der of merchants and other friends of the
company informing the committee that
they were preparing donations to be sent to
the fair. The committee decided to award
the billiard table, donated by Col. Burn
side, to the Metropolitan precinct station
of the District of Columbia receiving the
highest number of votes at the fair. The
ladies desiring to take part in the fair are
requested by the committee to meet at the
Riggs House Thursday week.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
fee Breaking up in Rivers.

There is still apprehension of au over
flow Of the Mississippi at Helena, Arkan-
sas. The levee at Walnut Bend has broken,
and the whole adjacent, region is sub
merged. Boats have been sent down from
Memphis to assist the farmers in removing
their stock and effects. The North Branch
of the Susquehanna at Pittston is 81 feet
above lowwater mark. The ice has broken,
ice has come down the West Branch, and
the gorges west of Lock Haven have not
started. The ice is breaking ap on the
Hudson, and the ice.cutters have suspended
operations. The mills on the Appomattox
River have been obliged to suspend opera
tions on account Of the high water. 1t is
feared that much damage will be done in
that section Of Virginia by the freshet.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. .
Annual Meeting of the Board Last
Might.

The monthly meeting of the School
Board was held last night at the franklin
building. The letter of the Commissioners
declining to approve the increase of tho
salary of male teachers of the eighth grade
was read. Daniel Donahue submitted an
offer to rent building on Sixth street, be-
tween and X southwest, and lots and z,
square 101. Henry Davis, Lydia b. Thonp-
son and Mary q. Rhodes applied for
teachers positions, and Casper Bernhardt
for a janitor's place. A request that night
school be established at Brightwood was ac.
ceded to. Bills amounting to S5,350.75
were appropriated.
Mr.. Dodge submitted lengthy report on
the cause of the fire at the Jefferson build
ing, which stated that the fire originated
in q small room on the first floor, used for
the storage of kindling.wood the cause
was not accurately ascertaned, but the
rapid spread of the fire was owing to the
ventilating ducts. The committee are
undecided whether the cause of the con-
nagration was spontaneous combustion or
the work of an incendiary. The report
recommends the restoration of the Jelfer-
son building and estimates the expense at
$4,000.
Mr.. Curtis reported the steps taken to
procure the aid of Congress in this matter
Mr.. Dodge introduced a resolution. which
wns adopted, TO the effect that it was to the
best interest of the District for all District
buildings to be erected in future by the
District authorities and the School Board
without the interference of outside par
ties.
The appointment of a subassistant in
Miss Bartletts school was authorized.
A resolution was adopted instructing the
committee on repairs to prepare plans for
the restoration of the Jefferson building.
An effort was made to bring up the re
portof the committee recommending that
Good Friday and Easter Monday be OBJ
served as holidays in the public schools.
After some discussion it was finally de-
cided to consider the question. No one
expressing desire to speak the president
of the board, Mr.. Matthews, spoke briefly
in behalf of the report of the committee,
of which he was chairman. The report
was in favor of making those days holi.
days. Upon the conclusion of Mr.. Mat
thows' remarks the yeas and nays were or
dered. The vote was, as follows: Yeas
Matthews, Brown, Farley, Nourse aud
Smiths; nays-Sampson, Dodge, Lloyd,
Pearson, Curtis, Griswold. Wormley and
Brooks-S. The resolution placing Good
Friday and Easter Monday among the
holidays was therefore lost. The board
then adjourned.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
A Pleasant Birthday Party.

At the residence of Mrs. Einstein, No.
607 NJ street northwest, quite large
assemblage Of pleasure-seekers participated
in the epjoyments set before them by Miss
Carrie Guggenheimer, it being the celebra-
tion other 18th birthday Quite an array
ofimusical talentIwas present. among which
was Prof Pistorio's brass band. A hand
some repast wound up the affair, and after
host the assemblsge dispersed. Among
those present We noticed Mr.. and Mrs.
Hodges, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hopfenmicr, Misses Mamie and Annie
Shields Misses Coshrane, Hodges, Ella
Jones, Dickson, Gloskey, Messrs. Naylor,
Morsell, Poulton, Mitchell. J. Hodges. 81
mons, Adamson, Ashton, Gardner, Dsnis.
Russell, Avery and many others.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
Women's National Relief AssOcia.
ff0Ys

The District of Columbia Auxiliary of
the Womens National Relief Association
held its regular monthly meeting in the
parlor of All Souls Church yesterday, Mrs.
Justice Miller, the president, presiding.
There was q large attendance. The object
of this association is to extend aid to the
shipwrecked on our coasts and relief in any
national ecalamity. This auxiliary has
been hardly year in operation, and has
already sent off several boxes filled with
suitable clothing and other necessaries to
different life-saving stations. Among those
present were Mrs. Admiral Rodgers, Mrs.
Admiral Selfridge, Mrs. Senator Frye, Mrs.
S. G. Pomeroy, Mrs. Horatio King Mrs.
Gambler, Mrs. Van Voorhis, Mrs. III. A. Will
lard, and other ladies prominent in society,
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
Lawlessness in PennsyIvania.

A dispatch from Mifflin, Pa, dated 14th,
says: "About two weeks ago George H.
Wagner, q farmerof this place, received
letter warning him first, to protect his
place; second, that his barn would be
burned; third, that his house would unex-
pectedly lie in ashes, and fourth, that
bullet was prepared for him. No attention
was paid to the epistle. About o'clock
this morning, however, when the people of
the neighborhood were in the most pro-
found slumber, the barn was fired in two
places in the lower part Wagner immedi-
ately ran out in his night clothes and sue
ceeded in saving the cattle. 1t was first
proposed by the crowd that gathered to
follow the party or parties and hang them
to the first tree, AS their course was as good
as known and shots were heard on the
mountain. but it was thought best to re.
main and prevent the flames reaching the
farm house, which was accomplished. The
barn and its contents were destroyed loss
$4,000; insurance, $1,000. 1t is believed
that the original purpose of the incendia-
ries was to shoot Wagner as he left the
house. The residents have formed vigi-
liant corps and are securing the country for
the scoundrels.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
AIetter-From whom ?

6lrlishly clapping her wee, dimpled hands,
Katy comes skipping athwart the lea,
hosy-cheoked Katy, the pride OF my life,
All la nutter comes skipping 10 me.
Flinging her velyety arms round my mock,
Papa, letter Tor meY she lnquires;
Cruelty keeping her yet In suspense,
While Ia my pockets for what she desires
Dive her ten fingers. "a letter from whom?"
/ ask, and believe her as, looking askance
She answers, "fou kn0w;" and give up the
prize,
just 70 see her eyes sparkle, and tiny feet
dance.
Lovingly pressing the seal TO her lips,
Katy goes skipping athwart the lea
Rosy checked Katy the pride OF my life,
An In nutter goes skipping from me.
Near by In the wood, on q moss,coyered log,
haiy sits down. ! can SEQ her unfold
Iho sOft-tinted sheet, and | say TO myself:
How the child loves hor brotherl" and
smile, but behold
As draw near the girl the mlssiye Is dropped,
can hear her young heart beats irregular
bending down in alarm, "Any bad newss"
cry;
"'Tis only letter from brotherr' she sobs.
silently walking along by my side,
Dewy-eyed Katy her homeward way wends; I;
Ny own little Katy, tho hope Of whose llfa,
The thought to my bosom keen agony sends.
-Ofie Bal.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
charity i'm south washington.

A spirited meeting of citizens of South
Washington was held at the Sixth Presby-
terian Church lass evening for the purpose
of organizing a subdivision of the associ-
ated charities. Rev. DIR. Bittinger was
called to the chair as temporary presiding
officer. The objects of the meeting and of
the associated charities being fully ex-
planned TO those present by Messrs. K. B.
Donaldson and L. S. Emery, of the central
committee, the meeting proceeded to the
election of officers with the following results:
President, Mr.. Joseph NJ. Wilson; vice.
president, Rev. Franklin Noble; secretary,
DIR. NJ. +. Thompson; treasurer, Rev.
Samuel NJ. Yeatman; board of directors,
Rev. w. W. Hicks, Mrs. Thomas Lloyd,
Z. g. Wheeler, DIR. Il. B. Donaldson, Mrs.
Allen Rev. F. sHiss Gilstte WE w r. Hunt. M nasIss Mp
Charles Pearson was elected delegate to the
central board,
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
Odd-FelIows' Fair.

The fair for the benefit of Uniformed
Battalion I. o. o. T., which has been in
progress for the past two nights at OddFel-
lows Hall, is growing in interest. Last
night the Uniformed Rank of Knights of
Pythias were present in full uniform. The
following is correct list of the ladies in
charge of the table: Table l, confectionery
Mrs. Kessler, Miss Frazier, Mrs. Hansel
and Mrs. Walter. Table 2, fancy articles
Mrs. Laura Ouraud. Mrs. Bennett, Miss
Katie Shomo and Mrs. Ida Brown. Table
g. ound-table-Mrs. w. r. Mclean and
Mrs Greer. Table A, spinning jennie
Messrs. Frouland and Sipes. Table 8,
cigars-Misses Ella Lee, Della Joyce, Grace
Pumphrey, Annie Ourand, aud Mrs. J.
Miller. Table Z, confectionery-Mrs. d. c.
w. Ourand and Mrs. Sipes. Table s, fancy
articles-Miss Lilly Chauncy and Miss
Bond. Table o. silver-Miss Ella Chauncy.
Table 10, Mrs. O'Brien. Table IL, flowers
Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Allen. Rebecca's
Well-Misses Handy and Stahi,
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
National Hote, Arrivals.

II. b. Nichols, Virginia; ]. H. Allen,
Williamsport, Pa; N. T. Hansen, Dakota
J. L. Shonnenger, Baltimore; j. NJ. Turn
bull, Illinois; J. G. Robertson, Virginia; Il.
G. Rufin, jr4 Virginia; g. Burruss, yir-
Sullivan, Wheeling; A, Sinbury, New
York; Z. G.. Stevens, Maryland; ]. II.
shireman, Pennsylvania w. L. bancroft,
Michigan; Miss B. p. Spinner, Michigan |;
Il. III. Miller, Philadelphia; A. Hegeman,
New York II. Louderbough, Jersey City /;
w. J. Lodge, New Jersey Il. A. Hatch
and wife, Rochester, N. Y; l.. j.
Billings and wife, Rochester, N. ";
B. Holt, N. H.; s. D. Herman, Tenn G.
Cullen, Tenn; w. II. Myers, jr., N. c.; L.
J. Steiner, N. Y; J. F. Trout, Chicago L.
Z. Keifer, Penn; Samuel F; Barr
y. XII W: l. Edgarson, Lake City, Col;
J. W. Seton, Ohio; ]. II. Huntington,
George w. Smith and wife, Boston j. L.
Wood, Oakland w. l.. Howard aud wife,
Virginia J. IL. Blauyelt, H. Coffin, S. III.
Steele, J. Yaeden, w. T. Pratt, New York
DIR. s. Sullivan and wife, Boston ID.
Hughes, West Virginia Mrs. Il. b. Lee,
Virginia; +: s, Geeger, Baltimore 3. p.
Noland, Virginia j: Melick, ir., and wife
Charles Char T Il. Colt, Connecticut; aesI, rfc 4. G.
Mathews and wife, Michigan George
L. White and wife, Fisk's Jubilee Singers !;
George Kassan, n. X; D. Ryan, Nd; II.
w. Donaldson, Mimi II. y. Woon, Md
Il. b. Orbison, W. Va; s. d. Willard, Miss
Rev. J. e. O'Sullivan, N. Y; ]. M. Hedrick,
Iowa; Edward H. Stiles. Iowa; Jennie s.
Wanbridge, Pa; Helen johnson, Pa; Mary
Allen. Pa; Perry S. Allen, Pa; Il. NJ.
Daniels and wife. Ohio; W. b. Freeman.
wife and daughter Ohio; J. SALESMAN, Ohio;
Rev. Wm. Hastink, Ohio; George L. Pugh
aud wife, Ohie; L. A. Parkinson aud family,
Detroit; }. Hireh, N. Y.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
News Notes.

Sullivan was refused admission to the
wake held over Jhe body of his friend Nc
Carly, in Boston, and ho thrust his arm
through a window, seized the lamented
McCarty by the foot, and had pulled him
half out oefore the amazed company
could stop him.
Barty Cornwall, performer in South
western circus turned his professional
agility to account by climbing up posts and
balconies into houses at night as a burglar.
The route OF the show was marked by a
succession of his robberies, until he was
caught in Texas.
The Phoenix Fire Office of London cele-
brated Its centenary this year. The Sun
Office, which does not take risks outside
the United Kingdom, and has a far larger
business than any there is about century
older. The great fire of Chicago cost the
Phoenix S50o,0OO and that of Boston $780,
900.
The walls of an eight.story Cincinnati
building, intended for hotel were watched
daily by crowds as they rose, the opinion
being general that they were too himsy to
stand. This judgment proved sound for
they have been toppled over by the wind,
but the crash came in the night, when no.
body was near enough to see 1t or get
killed.
The grand Jury Of Chicago have come to
the conclusion, after long Investigation
of gambling in that city, that 1t is at pres
ent protected by the police power, and that
it is an almost hopeless task TO attempt an
enforcement of the criminal laws against
the penicious nuisance as long as the police
authorities, under instructions from the
mayor. permit gambling to 20 on in open
violation Of the law.
Three young fellows took 1t into their
heads TO dance at the grave Of friend at
Lawrenceville, Ind, and one of them fell
into it. Their conduct shocked the mourn
ers, who drove them away, and subsequently,
prepared TO lynch them They fled hastily,
making their way down the river fourteen
miles In leaky boat, which dnally sank
under them. They swan to the shore, but
1t was a cold night. They were too ex-
hausted 10 20 any further, aud in the morn
ing their dead bodies were found.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
An Act of Charity.

A lady the other day visited various
places of business in the city soliciting diff
ferent articles from our merchants for the
benefit Of the fair now In progress at the
Children's Orphan Asylum, corner Tenth
and G streets northwest. Among other
places visited was the Importers Tea Com
pany's store, $40 Market Space the mana
ger of which very kindly donated sey eral
cans of tea and coffee to be ratiled for at the
fair. The lady who solicited the donation
bought can Of tea, and was surprised and
pleased to find in the can handsome sill
yer watch. A good many watches and
numerous articles of jewelry are given
away at this popular establishment Sup
pose, reader, you stop in and purchase a
can of tea or coffee. You might get a nice
present. Try il; 81 can, @ cans for S.. 12
cans for $40, 25 cans for $40, 25 cans for $50,
and present in every can. Address In
porters Tea Company, $40 Market Space,
Washington, ID. G.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
A Dying Man Confesses to Three MUIR

Peter Hoffman, an old German, while on
his death-bed in New Albany, Ind, on
Saturday made some startling disclosures
regarding two mysterious and brutal mur-
ders that had been perpetrated near his
home. 1t appears that Hoffman was taken
sick short time ago, and as he grew worse
he evinced great mental suffering. On
being informed that he was about to die,
he cried out for priest, and in despairing
tones confessed that he had murdered
three men. One of the crimes he had
ment for which he had fed 70 this
country. The other two murders, he said,
he had committed in Harrison county, and
since he was taken sick he had been over
come with remorse. His mental torture
b, came 30 unbearable that he was COM
PEELED to confess his guilt. His statements
about the murders are fully corroborated
by the evidence in the hands of the
authorities.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
washington VS.. Long Island,

The great cock fight which is to take
place at Long Island, N. Y, the latter part
Of this week, between Washington and
Long Island cocks, promises to be most
exciting affair. George Mantz, accompa-
MED by several other sporting men, left on
the $50 train last night. This party had
with them number of Cooked and prime
chickens, which they will pit against New
York's favorites. Already large amounts
of money have been put up on the fight.
There will be altogether about twenty-f five
mains, 500 being put up on each main
and 81 900 on the odd fight. Another re.
lay Of sports win leave here tonight for
New York.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
The Tenn essee Bond Case.

In the Supreme Court of Tennessee yes
terday, in the bond injunction case, coun-
sci for the funding board made application
to modify the decree SO as to enjoin the
funding into bonds with tax-receivable
coupona, but to permit the funding to pro-
ceed if the bonds do not contain such cou-
pons The decisions will in this event
merely have expunged the tax coupon
feature from the act. The funding would
then proceed in hundred and three bonds
with ordinary coupons. The court has
the application under advisement.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
A MUCH MARRIED CHILD.
A Girl of Fifteen Twice Married
within Two Years.


Somerset (Md.) Herald.
The marriage of Miss Ella Shores TO Mr.
Howard Il. White, Of Danes Quarter dis
trict, Somerset County, on the 9th ins5,
deserves more than q passing notice.
Doubtless many of our readers remember
Miss Shores as the thirteen-y year old bride
of Sidney Shores; II they do not we
will refresh their memories. On the 9TH
of February, 1880, the Rev. Y. Bowen
united the last named parties in marriage
ON the 9th of the same month Shores was
arrested at his home in Danes Quar-
ter, and Rev. Bowen was arrested
in Mount Vernon, and taken before
Justice A. X. Robinson. of Princess Anne,
and committed to Jail in default of bail.
Miss Shores was thirteen years of age, and
the step daughter of Sidney Shores, who
was between thirty-fve and forty years
old. In the first place the said Sidney had
married his uncle's widow, and she had not
been dead more than two months when he
induced his wife's daughter by her first hus-
band TO marry him. The child was too young
to know any better, and no blame was at
tached TO her. In this State a penalty of
$500 is imposed upon q man for taking to
wife step.daughter, and the minister,
upon conviction, is fined 81 500 for perform
ing the ceremony.
Both Shores and Bowen were indicted at
the April term of court 1880. Both trials
took place during the same term. Shores
was convicted, aud fine of $500 was inn.
posed upon him, he TO stand committed
until fine and cost were paid. The convict
was a poor man, and if the terms of the
sentence were to be carried out, it looked
as though the groom would pass the re.
mainder of his days in jail. Fortune favored
him, however, and he escaped from jail on
the goth of May, 1880, and we have not
heard from him since. Mr. Bowen was
tried by jury, and acquitted on the ground
that he did not know the girl or the affinity
existing between her and Shores. The
whole affair created quite a talk at the
time, and the city papers had long and in
accurate accounts of it.
The marriage of Sidney and Ella was set
aside or annulled by the court. The re-
spective ages of Howard E. White and
Ella, his wife, are 10 and Is years. SO it
will be seen that on the same day of the
same month. two years after her first mar
riage, the said Ella was for the second time
united in the holy bonds of matrimony, and
that her last husband is about half as old as
the first one. May they live long and
prosper,
The Evening critic., 1882-02-15
Robbing the Mails.

Charles Derr, a young man employed as
receiver and dispatcher of mails in the
Philadelphia post-ofiice, was ar
raigned for hearing before United
States Commissioner Phillips yesterday
upon the charge of secreteing, embezzling,
and destroying letters from the United
States mails. The defendant was held in
$4,000 bail for hearing on Saturday next.