The evening times., 1895-10-03

Charles E. shreves, an usher in one of
the theaters, was in Judge Miller's court
this morning charged with threatening his
wife, Maud E. Shreves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sbrevcs have been married
but thirteen months Mr.. Shreyes was at
one time Il photographer and after losing
his position was employed as an usher.
Mrs. Shreves told the judge how shreves
has abused her for some time, that he is
a bard drinking man, and that on Sat
urday night he came home drunk and
abused her, struck her and prevented her
from leaving the house, when she tried to
go to her mothers house for protection.
Mrs. shreves claims also that he met
her on the street Monday, after she had
left his bed and board, and after re-
cejving her refusal TO return home with
him, he struck her with his fist.
BLAMED THE MOTHER-IN-LAW
Mrs. Gilbert, the mother r-n-law, played
an important part in the case, as the defend
ants counsel, Mr.. Campbell Darlington,
tried to show that she was the whole
cause of the trouble.
Shreves, who is about five inches smaller
than his wife. took the stand and told OF
his wife striking him in the nose on the
night in question and drawing blood.
He sworc that he was not drunk, but had
liquor about him. He said he loved his
wife and did not want her to leave him.
They have been roOming at Thirteenth
and II streets, and he is making 81 a week
as usher. He declared since he lost his
position as photographer he had been
treated like a dog.
How do you support your 'wife?'' in
quircd the judge.
..As best he can" interjected Mr.. Car
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answer.
you can't afford to buy whisky too
on that salary" said his honor.
THINKS SHE WAS HYPNOTIZED.
Mrs Shreves, who is very pretty bru,
nette and only seventeen years old, was
called to the stand again and said that her
love for the defendant was entirely dead,
and that if it had not been for the psyche
logical influence over her sAe would have
left him long ago.
You mean he has hypnotized your" in
quircd the court.
Yes. sir; must have been hypnotized to
have put up with his abuse as long as Ibid"
.'Who told you about these serious threats
you say he made to other parties?"
Your honor, am not at liberty to say"
But want to know who that was, said
his honor
May answer that question:" asked the
girls mother.
Yes go ahead"
Mrs Gilbert then told that she had been
Informed by gentleman whom she had
promised faithfully not to mix mp in the
matter that neither she nor her daughter
were safe from this man.
probably the lady refers to me, spoke
up a voice from the crowded courtroom, and
when the owner appeared on the scene 1t
proved to he Detective McDevitt.
McDEvITT AS PEACEMAKER
= Mr.. McDevitt was sworn, and said he
thought the whole thing was a case of deep
love on the young mans side. He had come
to him and told him OF his troubles, and he
(McDevitD had gone up to see Mrs. Gilbert
to attempt to bring about reconciliation.
The young man had given his word of
honor yesterday that lie would not trouble
the ladies any more, and he had intended
to inform NJ RS. Shreves of this statement
prevented
mo doubt. your honor" he added. 'if
/ had been able to do so this warrant would
not have been made out"
Judge Miller then called Shreves 10 the
stand, and gave him sound lecture.
"You are in no danger from her, and
never have been, in my judgment. a 5 you
are smaller than your wife. You are
twenty y-four years old and she is seventeen.
The idea is ridiculous. But you must keep
the peace and stay way from her"
''Tll take your personal bonds for six
months. and / warn you that you had
better behave yourself"