Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-23
The Public Schools InQuiry.

THE SCHooI4-BO0K QUESTION TO BE INVESTIGATED BY
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES INFORMATION CALLED
FOR.
The Commissioners this morning decided to make
thorough investigation or the school, DO Ok uues-
ton in all It's aspects, and the hearing Will be COM
menced next Monday morning at the office OF the
commissioners, and Will be public.
The investigation which VIII be commenced next
Monday Will be in the nature OF hearing OF any
one who may have grievance. The Commissioners
have no power 10 summon witnesses, but pub
1ishers booksellers, owners Of copyrights and par
ents OF children who have TO foot the bills new
books caused by frequent changes will probably be
invited 10 appear and give testimony. This course
it appears 70 the Commissioners is the wisest and
shortest TO meet the ends desired settlement of
the whole matter, and If parties have anything TO
say they Will have an opportunity TO do so or stop
talking
The commissioners have made the same request
OF superintendent Cook, OF the colored schools,
that they did OF Superintendent Wilson, Of the
White schools, 20 forward To the Commissioners
the monthly lists OF the names OF ali teachers and
tanitorS employed by the board, which the SUPER
visins principals furnish 10 the superintendent.
THE SERRNADE TO Mr.. BUTTERwoRrH.-The
serenade to Representative-eiect Butterworth
arranged TO take place at the Arlington hotel last
evening, was postponed on account OF the rain
until this evening, when the original program will
BE- carried out secretary Gresham has been added
10 the list OF speakers. The speaking Will he from
the east porch Of The Arlington hotel
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF WoxAs.-seryeanr
N0@es reports that about 100 O'Clock this morning
Anna |anociver. who lives al 33i Maryland avenue
sou'nWesl. 3ttcinrted suicide b. taking lalldanum.
DR.. Jas r. Riley was Called In and rendered medi-
Cal ald aho sooE pronounced her out or danger.
The Courts.
COURT IN GENERAL 1Ea1
Yesterday, Taylor agt. Ryan; decision In favor of
defendant.
l. ;: agt. shugrue; hearing fixed for October
9th Taylo agt. Ryan: on hearing.
CIRCUIT COURr-Jud1e H0qaer
Yesterday, Entwisle agt. Lighthali: plaintiff
called and suit dismissed Danenhower Son apt
saunders; verdict for defendant. Black a Willard
agt- foiey verdict for plaintiff for sS9O5 with ill.,
tereSt.
To-day Irwin agt. Walter; death OF plaintiff suc-
gestsd Franklin ct a. agt Linville order OF pub
hcation. Campbell agt. Robinson; suit dismissed
Ahat agt Bevs ridge: dismissed Joyce agt Lightall
default Saunders Bro. agt johnson; order on
oe.ehoant 10 employ new counsel by Monday.
EQUITY CoCgr--Judge Cor
Yesterday, Gawler agt Kindslo; sale ordered and
&. VI. Matthews appointed trustee TO Sell. Booth
agt. Fraser; appearance OF absent defendant or
dered Smith agt Curry; part OF former decree
vacated.
CRIMINAL CoUEr-Jadge WWie
Yesterday Albert Beckett. assault with intent to
XIII Washington T.Saior guilty; notice OF a motion
for new tyiaL
To-day, John Thomas, grand larceny; verdict not
guilty. VIM. Jones, houssbrcaxing In the day. YER
dict not guilty. Chas sweeney, assault. fappeai)
ward Hatton. alias James c. Williamson attempt
at robbery; verdict not guilty by reason Of tnSan-
uy.
POLICE CoURr--,Itfdoe She'll
To-day. William Clephane, cruelty to animals:
forfeited s. collateral. William Turner indecent
exposure; forfeited s5eollateraL Charles Coleman,
cruelty 10 animals s. Sarah Krorn, disorderiy;
20 collateral tcre;led. Hicnard WaddeIl do: do
Caares Frizzeil, Tor aSs;iuiting John Egan, was
fined IS.