Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-11

The DeIs Divorce Case.
TESTIMONY A. 10 THE EEsrEcrABrLrrr or A
LOCALITY.
The taking OF testimony In the Belt divorce
oase was resumed here to-day by Examiner
r. +. Browning and evidence was given by
Major Richards Capt Brock. Major Dye, Capt
Vernon and others as 20 the respectabiiity OF
locality In the west end In which Mrs Belt had
II lived. This was In contradiction OF testimony
gwen last week 20 the effect that there Was
disreputable house in that section.
The Public schools.
a LARGkLY INCREASED ATTENDANCE INDr-
ROW.
The supervising principals OF the various
scnooi divisions report an unusual number Of
appicants for admission 20 the schools Most
Oh the applicants are pupils new 10 the schools
OF washington, which indicates n largely In
creased attendance. Tomorrow viii be the
last DAY on which, according 90 the official pro.
g ram, tickets OF admission win be issued. The
Will be issued that day. Tomorrow the teach
ers In the various divisions will meet the trus-
pals. superintendent Powell will 20 3rom one
DIVISION To another until he has visited all
Ibis VIII be his first meeting with the trustees
Inc nours arranged for the meetings OF the
teachers In the white schools are as followu:
fifth division Curtis building, $50 n m: first
schools, Franklin building, IL a. m; second al
vision, Seaton building, 1880 D. M; third diyi-
S ,Sh SaS SSdins fourth sn
the colored schools OF the eth division will as
semole at the sumner building at p. m, and
OF the eighth division At the John 4. Cook
building at 4:3o p. m.
Local Notes.
To-day Mr.. J. II. Saville, for Robert Mcleod,
nled a bill against Rees Evans 90 settle partner
ship account and for an Injunction. A tempo
rary restraining order was granted by Judge
To-day Georgianna Steward. by Mr. J. w,
Douglass, nled . bill against James ID. Man
for a specific OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES reoonyeyanoe o.
part Oh lot b, square Az.
Two DIVORCE CAsEs.-In the divorce case of
Adolph A Meaupon agt. Mertenes l.. Meaupon
the defendant has, by Mr.. j. A. Clarke, fled
case of Frances Meredith agt John Meredith
Tor divorce, died July 9Th, has been dlmissed
oy PLAINTIFFS attorney.
WHY SHE LEFT HIM.-In the divorce suit of
charles G. Coombs against Hattie r. Coomba
on the charge OF desertion the respondent has
MED an answer denying the allegation She
states that about three months before the
alleged desertion she went with him to i've
with his parents, and their conduct became 40
unpearable that for support and pruteraaou
she was obliged TO leave and return 10 her
iather She claims the custody OF the child
and asks that the husband be compea,ed 10
maintain them.
JOHN SUNMERFIELD DEALEs Wrrl-Ap
summerfield beaie, who died a few months
bequeaths his one-half interest Ia certain prop
eerrtydapt lot So 40, and ". " 4, SO; 4es-to
master Deale; TO his wife his Insurance $1,000
and brick dwelling 44S n. Calhoun street Bal.
timore, which shall revert 70 the daughters:
life insurance and fifteen shares OF stock in the
Tunis Flooring Machine company. OF Rslti-
more.
EX-SENATOR FOWLER SUBJECTED TO A
PAINFUL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Fowler OF
was subjected Wednesday 70 Z very compIi-
Gated and formidable surgical operation. Mr..
Fowler has been a sufferer for long time with
lower jaw. Some time ago small portion OF
the bone was removed, but not enough it proved
Bliss assisted by Drs. ]. Ford Thompson. ]. II.
Hartigan, and j. I. Sewers removed about
three inches OF the jaw bone, from the center Of
operation with fortitude. The operation was
deemed necessary in order TO prolong LIE.
nIsTsed sh s1S the Pss1
attached to bandage about his body. This
has been done TO keep the tongue In place, a.
otherwise, on account of the displacement Of
the muscles, 1t might roll back and sufY0cato
the patient.
RANGE OF THE THERMoMErER.-Tbe follow.
ing were the readings at the signal ONCE today:
am, co.: am, $40; III am, 81; pm.
o4.0. Maximum. S4.s; minimum, $50.
The Courts.
Equity CoURT-Jud0e Or
To-day, Potzler agt. Potzler; testimony Or
do. A. W. Harper. Frederick agt. Washinrton
Beneficial Endowment Association; 20 days
agt Durfee; leave TO die supplemented bin.
CHANGES OF MINT Aforementioned p. Kim.
ball, the director OF the mint, has, with the ap-
prevail OF Secretary Manning, issued Q circular
disseminating the assaying and analysis of ore
| as part of the business Of the mint and ASSAY
office of the United States. The revenue from
proportion TO the expense attending Il. The
practice, which is without sanction Of law in
open To many obvious objections and has long
been subject of much criticism and Complaint
convenient as IL may be to the public in
one or two instances, a. In the SOUTH
Establishments are few, it is found In ali
cases to be out OF harmony with the Legitimate
business 81 the government institution Pri.
the hands OF officials OF the assaying depart
ment OF the mint must belwithout ofifciai cap
ton and signature The circular also prohibits
private assaying and chemical work IN the
mint. This refers especially to the fact that in
fe n,a s or sne mint ana assay oces Of the
members Of private professional nrma
The Navy department is informed that Rear
admiral John W. Livingston, retired, died in
New York yesterday.
CALLED on THE PREsIDENT.-Collector He'd.
den, Surveyor Beattie. Ii. q. McSwyny p Henry
Dugro, and Judge p. g. Duffy, all Of New York
called upon the President to-day.
About An Even Thing.
From the Washington Post
dispatch from London says that CONSIDER
able surprise" was experienced over there ON
learning'that the Vice President of the United
States had delivered demagogue harangue
.apropos OF the Irish agitation. This distributes
the results about evenly. The regret is all here
the surprise is all in England. Mr.. Hendricks
is known here. In England they merely
member that this great country has q Vice
President.
The Society OF the Army of the Tennessee, I'm
session at Chicago, reelected Gen. sherman
president and adopted resolutions In honor %
Gen. Grant
MARRIED.
HARROLD-DUNLOP On September 10th. 1885.
al the Residence OF her mother, lo2o Eighth street
northwest, by the Rev. Irving McEroy assistant
Rector Of the Church of the Epiphany, ELIZA BETH
H. youngest laughter of the late Robert Dunlop, Of
La Crosse, Wis, 70 JOSEPH L. HABRoLD, OF AZ