The Washington times., 1901-12-28

As the close Of tine year draws near
the procession Of tl"se seeking divorce
quiokens. The prospect of an early
change in the causes for which separa-
tions may be granted under the new code,
is stiil having it's eject. and therIocal at
tornoys anticipate a still further increase
Of divorce cases before the new code
renders it more difficult for those tired
of marital bonds to obtain their freedom.
Mrs. Grigsby's Novel suit.
Mrs. Catherine V. Grigsby. who stated
she once believed her husband, Douglass
Freeland. TO be dead and has lately re
ceivod information that leads her to think
he is still alive yesterday filed suit for di-
vorce against Bushrod + Grigsby, to
whom she was married in June, 1895.
She related in her petition that on De-
cember 25, 1854, she married Douglass
Freeard in Maryland He deserted her,
she says. and after he had been absent
seven years, ana she had made enquiry
as to his whereabouts, believing him to
be dead she married the respondent
The latter, Mrs. Grigsby decla-es, treat
ed ker with such cruelty thai she was
compelled TO cave him. Since then she
has continued her search for her first
husband. and states she has received in
formation leading her to believe that he
is alive.
Request for Grant of aIimony.
In addition to a di~orce Mrs Grigsby
asks the court to graltt her alimony dur
ing pendency OF tho tfoceedi1gs. Daniel
orc. Callaghan is named As her counsel.
orrln c Watkins has filed suit for IL
statutory grouBds.--4-Hes- we're married in
this city in JanusFg. 1891. William f.
Ambrose is named as her attorney.
Mrs Nellie A. Rady asks for divorce
from Charles a. Rady ON similar grounds.
Mrs. Mary ". Thompson filed suit for
divorce against Clarence r. Thompson on
the grounds OF cruelty and drunkenness.
They were married in this city in lS9i.
Andrew 4. Lipscomb is named as counsel
for the complainant
Habitual drunkenness and cruelty are
advanced as grounds for divorce in Tho
suit Instituted by Mrs Anna L. Ross
az Inst Henry Ross. Her husbands viii
power has become so enfeebled by drink.
MIS- Ross declares. that he is unable to
resist the temptation to indulge.
says Husbnnd wns cruel.
She also alleges that he assaulted her
with his fists, and accused her OF in
fidelity without reas onalle grounds for
esen suspicion. They were married in
this city in 1891. l. Milendez King is
named as counsel for the petitioner.
Mrs. Lucy o. Peck declares that in
August last while drunk. her husband,
James s. Peck, dragged her TO the win
dow and said to her: II you say an
other word l will throw you out"
They we're married in October. lSSS.
and. after two years. Mrs. Peck declares
that the defendant began to treat her
with great cruelty on account OF his In
temperate habits.
Not Good Example for child.
Mrs. Peck sayr her husband is not a
proper perso.' to have the care and Gus
tody OF their SON and asks the court to
grant her divorce and award 70 her the
custody OF the child John Raum is
named as counsel for the petitioner.
Wives AEcEc Dcscrtion.
Lillian n Holmes asks for divorce from
Joseph Il. Holmes on the grounds OF de-
sertion and abandonment. They were mar
ried IN this city in 1896. and Mrs. Holmes
declares that her husband deserted her IN
1893 Turner d Mitchell are named as
counsel for the petitioner
Nellie Y. Smith filed suit for divorce !
against Charles W. Smith on the grounds |
OF dCsertion and support. They were |
married in Maryland in 1926 and lived to-
gether until 1899. John W. Echols is com