Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
Miss Maude Lilly Marries Twice in
a Short Period.
BOTH HUSBANDS ON HAND
Says She Sees No Harm in Her
Actions.
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY

weeks, without a death or divorce interview
irg, is a record of which any girl with a
matrimonial turn of mind might well be
proud. That is the record that Miss Maude
Lilly has earned for herself, and the story
of her experiences, as 1t came out in court
today, is a most remarkable one.
Miss Lilly, or Mrs. Goodman, or Mrs.
Crosby, halls from Pottsville. Pa. but che
has relatives in this city. and has spent
considerable time here. About a year ago
she accepted an offer of marriage from
young man who lives in Washington by
the name of George w. Crosby. Her moth
er did not approve of the match and urged
her to plight her troth to Mr.. John V Good
man, who was Pottsville man and better
known to her. But Maude loved George
better. and would not. For year past she
has correspondent regularly with Crosby
and all was going well.
Mrs. Lilly's opposition to the marriage
continued firm, and there was little chance
of her relenting, SO Maude finally gave in.
The result was that on August 2 1895,
she was lawfully married to Mr.. Goodman
by minister in Camden, N. ].
He Grew Ponder.
But this did not stem the tide Of affec-
ton for Mr.. Crosby. and she continued to
write affectionate letters to him without
letting drop hint of her shy at matri-
mony. After her marriage she went to
live with her husband on Franklin street,
Philadelphia, and all went well.
But in the meantime absence made Cros-
by's heart grow fonder, and he began to
think that 1t was time for him to get mar
ried. The result was that a few days ago
he went over to Philadelphia to get his
bride. and found her living there in COM
Portable style. She said nothing about
having been married already. and as Mr..
Goodman was off at his days work at the
limo hn nth ho6 No iain hof
he had a rival-a married rival at that, and
already married TO his fiancee.
Married Again.
Mr.. Crosby suggested to the girl that
they come on to Washington and get mar
ried, without cry more delay, and to this
she agreed at once. She stopped only long
CROUCH to pick up an excuse for trous-
seau ana to write note to her husband.
II this she told him that she was coming
or. to Washington for couple of weeks
visit, after which she would return to him.
She also told him where to board in the
she got back. Day before yesterday. short
ly after their arrival here, Mrs. Goodman
and Mr.. Crosby got marriage license and
went before Rev. DR.. Charles w. Baldwin,
we're Joined in the holy bonds of matri-
mcny.
Goodman. who stayed IN Philadelphia, be-
came suspicious that there was something
hear Of his wife's second marriage, and he
came over to Washington as fast as an
express train would bring him yesterday.
There was meeting of the trio, which
resulted in Crosby swearing out warrant
before Clerk Potts of the Police Court,
charging the young woman with the serious
offense Of bigamy.
In Court Today.
The case was tried in the Police Court
this morning. Prior to the hearing the
young woman and her two husbands oc-
cupied seats in a corner of the court room
engaged in an earnest conversation, and
to all outward appearaRces the best of
friends all round.
Clerk Potts read the Information against
Mrs. Maude Lilly SPONTANEOUSLY as she
up to her eyes, as though she was crying.
but 1t was noticeable that the tears were
few and far between.
Are you guilty or not guilty?"
Mr.. Crosby told his story. Mr. Goodman
was not allowed to testify, as he is the
woman's husband, and, therefore, not eli
gible witness.
Kimball ordered the young woman to be
held for the action of the grand jury. Bond
was fixed in the sum of $500
Doe. Not See 1t.
Miss Lilly. as she is called in the informa-
tion.. is twenty-one years of age, and while
she is not exactly beauty, she is not very
far from it, and her general appearance is
decidedly attractive. In court this morning
she wore black serge skirt, pink and
white striped shirt waist and summer
straw hat, covered with roses.
The two young men are both well-dressed,
nice-looking fellows, neither of them over
thirty years of age. Goodman Is steam
filter by profession and gets good wages
from a big Philadelphia concern. Crosby Is
clever stairbuilder and lives at Cos E
street.
The most curious feature in the case is
the fact that the young woman does not
seem to realize that she has done anything
unusual or at all out of the way. In con-
versation with a Star reporter. after the
hearing, she said that she supposed she
would have to suffer the fun penalty of the
law, but she thought that it was a good
deal Of a hardship.
Why" said she, in most unconcerned
manner, mamma wanted me to marry
Mr.. Goodman and I wanted to marry Mr..
Crosby. Things became rather uncomfort-
able, and so thought the best way out of
it was - marry the man mamma wanted
me to first, and then marry the man I
wanted afterward. Now, 1 can't see any
harm in that, can you? couldn't see any
objection to 1t, and can't for the life of
me see <vhy a girl shouldn't be allowed to
do little thing like that If she wants to-"
Her Preference.
ITO which husband does your heart in
cline now, Miss Lilly?"
Bending her head in q modest manner.
the young woman blushingly admitted that
her second attempt was the man she pre-
ferl ed.
The young woman was afterward given
a seat in tho narrow hallway by the cells
back Of the court room, and here she and
her husbands had long whispered con-
ference, in which they still acted like the
best of friends. At the conclusion Of the
talk Goodman and Crosby went of to-
gether. Crosby said that he would en-
he did not wish to have her stay in Jail
until her trial. Goodman could not help
him in this, as he is a stranger in town.
When asked If he would apply for a d.
vorce, Mr.. Goodman said that he had not
yet made up his mind.
Arresting n Boat.
The marshal of the District yesterday af-
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