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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
FENTON CASE ENDS.
Release from Asylum Re-
moves Chance for Suit.
PHYSICIAN DISCUSSES CASE
DR.. LOchbuehier Tells why He Was
One 10 Sign Commitment Papers.
Thinks She Is in Need of Treat
ment-NOt Influenced by InsistenCc
Os Husband, J. W. FentOn.

Information gathered from the various
parties interested in the case OF Mrs.
Maggie T. N. Fenton OF 1910 Morse
street. who. upon the testimony and opin-
ion of TWO physicians and a woman. was
committed to the Government Hospital
for the Insane as a person Of alleged un-
sound mind, seems 20 show that the
whole matter will be settled oct Of court
and that there viii be no damage suits.
DR.. William L. Miller, Of n0 K street
northwest and DIR. George J. Loeb
buehler, % X street northwest, on Thurs
day of last week signed commitment
papers alleging that Mrs. Fenton was Of
uns0uud mind. This statement was in
dorsed by the husband Of the woman,
H. w Fenton. and their neighbor Mrs.
Eloise Clements. Mrs Fenton was taken
20 the asylum the same afternoon, and the
following day she was placed IN the
parole ward" where the patients enjoy
freedom by day. On Friday Mrs. Feuton
was permitted TO leave the institution 10
Visit Washington She went TO consult
her lawyer. \ L Leckje, Of the law arm
Of Leckie d Fulton. She informed him Of
her case and convinced him that she was
not Of unsound mind. She asked that
steps be taken for her liberation from
the asylum.
Pronounced of Sound Mind.
Mr.. Lecde called DIT. William I. Robins
in consultation, who examined Mrs Fen
ton and pronounced her Of sound mind.
Mr.. Lecae thereupon informed Mr. Fen
ton Of the result of DR.. Robins examina-
ton, and said he would bring habeas cor
pus proceedings unless Mrs. FentOn was
released Mr.. FenJon withdrew his charge
against his wife, and upon procuring the
proper papers, Mrs. Feuton was released
from custody yesterday
DR.. Lochbuehler, who signed the com
mitment papers, said last night: "Dr
Miller, who has been the family physician
of the Fentons. called on me and gave
me the history Of the case and asked me
to examine Mrs. Fenton. I have known
| DIT. Miller a good many years.
4 went 10 Mr. Fenton's house and put
/ Mrs. Fenton, in the presence OF her nus
band. through a line of questions My
observation Of the case convinced me that
Mrs. Fcnton needed treatment I signed
the papers in good faith, and 1 told her
husband that with proper treatment she
might recover within six months
FentOn Insists.
Mr. Fenton insisted that his wife be
committed. He said she was breaking up
the home, and that it was absolutely nee
essary that she be restrained. OF course
that sort Of argument did not influence
me in the least. I did not sign the papers
/ because Mr.. Fenton insisted, but because
Of my examination of the case"
DR.. Miller. who requested DR.. Loeb
/ buehler to examine Mrs. Fenton, is now
in Canada for vacation.
Mr. Lecllie said last night that the
whole affair was as good as settled, and
/ that he was extremely sorry that it had
reached publicity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
BALLOON CORPS ORGANIZED.
Nine Men of Signal Service Detailed
Under Capt. Chandler.

The Signal Corps Of the Army has or
sanized a balloon squad Of nine men. un-
der Capt Charles de F. Chandler. who
has been detailed for some time on this
work. II is planned 70 make several ex-
perimental ascensions from Washington
within a few weeks. Later II is intend
ed 10 conduct experiments at Omaha.
Neb., where the Signal Corps has q de-
pot, and where special arrangements are
being made for the manufacture OF COM
pressed gas 20 be- used in balloons
There IS stu "a difference OF opinion
among army officers respecting tire use
OF balloons in time OF war. Some OF
them think that their advantage viii be
limited. and that they can be used only
under peculiar conditions which would
afford the enemy no opportunity 10 use
the balloon OF q Zoe for "a target. or an
indication OF the location OF troops
against which they may FIRE. At the
same time IL is realized that military
ballooniug has its value. and II is pro-
posed 90 ascertain in a practical way all
that may be learned from the system.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
VETERANS DYING OFF FAST.
More Than Thirty-One Thousand Ex-
pire in Last Fiscal Year.

Death reaped an awful harvest of Union
veterans in the past fiscal year, for ad-
vance figures of Pension Commissioner
Warmers report show that 1920 soldiers
and pensioners Of the civil war died
during that period
On June 30 there were 96731 pensioners
on the rolls, the smallest number for the
past fourteen years. The amount dis
buTsed for pensions was Sl9S. 155. 412. a de-
crease of $S44, $40 from the preceding year.
The total amount paid out for pensions
or account of the civil war is now 1855, =
l35, 449 and the amount paid on account Of
the war with Spain and the instruction
In the Philippine Islands. SIS, 9O9. 81
During the year 23S, PAS new claims were
allowed and 60.573 rejected.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
MORE MONEY RECEIVED.
Many Add 10 Fund for Entertain
ment of Firemen.

hcul al EAeAAths
In response 10 the appeal made by the
citizens committee, and Chief Belt, of the
fire department, for contributions to de
fray the expenses Of entertaining the 500
or loo members of the International AS
sociation Of Fire Engineers, which will
meet here October S TO Il, Cuno H. Ru-
dolph, treasurer of the committee, has
received the following sums:
Thomas W. Smith. SO; Conrad Becker,
SO; A. B. Brown, s.; II. B. F. Macfar-
land, So Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company, 500, Saks & Co, SO;
c. A. Langley s.; Dulin & Martin,
so; +. P. Weller, s.; H. K. Simpson. so;
Edward S. Schmid. s.. 3. F. Barnes, IS;
W. T. GaIliher & Brother, SO: Byron S.
Adams. SO; William Il ROhreT s.; DR..
William TyndaI SO; George D. Horning,
s.: National Electrical Supply Company,
So; Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company, so; A. LisneT, $50; Joel Hill
man, $I) William H. DeLacy, s.; DIT. c.
". Richardson s.; GUIDE Bros. Co. so;
". j. Boardman. So: DIT. Thomas BOWL
ing, 81; r. Ross Perry. s.; James F. Oys-
ter SO; John D. Sleman, IT., s., and F, @.
Smith Piano Co., SO
Chief Belt has just promulgated a series
Of special orders for the guidance Of the
various fire engines and truck companies
during the convention and especially on
Exhibit Day" October 9, when the local
department viii give a spectacular drill
a. the corner Of Seventh and louisiana
avenue northwest and there Will be de-
monsTations Of an interesting nature by
manufacturers Of fire apparatus.
There Is no organization whom the
citizens Of the District would be more de-
lighted 10 honor" said Chief Belt yester-
day, than this association Of fire engi-
neers. composed, as It IS, Of men who
almost constantly are risking their lives
Tor the protection Of public property"
A fund Of S2.C0O is necessary to meet
the expenses Of the entertaining commit
tee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
MAY DISCHARGE MARTIN.
Real Estate Man Expected TO Ask
Relief from Obligations,

The adjournment yesterday OF the
hearing in the bankruptcy proceedings
against the defunct real estate firm.
known as Martin Brothers. leaves Lee r.
Martin at liberty TO apply to the court
to be discharged from his obligation in
connection with the failure Of the firm
It is expected that he will make such
application in the near future.
Questions relating 70 the title Of GER
tain property in Kensington. Md. took
up the entire time of the hearing before
Referee Edward S McCalmont
Attorney Joseph .. Sullivan, counsel
for A. c. Wells. completed the examina-
ton Of Lee r. Martin, q member of the
firm, and at the close of this examina-
ton the hearing was adjourned sine die
with reference TO the witness, and sub
joct to the call of the referee with refer
ence 10 Thomas r. Martin.
Lee r, Martin testified that to the best
of his knowledge the real estate holdings
Of the firm In Kensington were without
encumbranCe, and he appraised the
property at $500 The fact developed that
Lee r. Martin did not know his firm was
defunct one month prior to the an
nouncement of the failure He said the
affairs Of the firm were mostly in the
hands Of Thomas R. Martin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17

AT the direction Of the deputy coroner.
John b. Horton, six years of age, who
was arrested yesterday, about noon, fol-
lowing the shooting of his playmate. Rob
ert Lee Donaldson. five years Of age, was
released from custody at the House of De-
tentlon about O'Clock yesterday after
noon.
When Or. Glazebrook learned OF the
facts surrounding the affair from the
police, he Immediately took steps 10 Sc
cure the lads release. being fully i'm
pressed that the shooting was accidental
Immediately following the unfortunate
occurrence. the police of the Tenth pre-
cinct We're summoned TO the rear of the
house. 552 Columbia road. where Robert
Donaldson lay unconscious in his moth
er's lap bleeding profusely from a wound
near his left eye. Mrs. Donaldson assisted
in lifting the little fellow into the patrol
wagon and went with him to the Garfield
Hospital, only few blocks away 1t was
seen that recovery for the boy was prac-
ticalIy impossible when the nature OF the
injury was learned The lad died few
minutes after ] o'clock.
Police Held Small boy.
Although the police realized that the
Horton boy was rather young TO be held
in custody, they had not the authority 10
release him, and accordingly he was
taken to the Tenth precinct station 10
await the decision of the proper au-
thority The boy went through the entire
affair without breaking down. and seemed
10 exhibit no signs Of fear. When brought
before Capt. Elliot he still continued his
remarkable composure. and said, I shot
him. but I didn't mean to. The pistol
went of. What are you going 10 do with
me?"
Mrs. Horton, of $50 Columbia road the
mother Of the boy. arrived AT the station
house within a short time and accom-
panied her son when he was carried 10
the House of Detention. She remained
with him until the time of his release,
From what the police have been able
20 learn, the two boys were playing with
the revolver when the accident happened.
The Horton boy had brought the weapon,
which belonged 10 his father 10 the open
space Ia the rear of the Columbia road
house with the intention of letting his
playmate examine il, when by some mis-
hap the trigger was accidentally pulled.
stays by Victim.
The Horton boy, not realizing the harm
the weapon had done, remained by the
side of his wounded companion until the
arrival Of the police.
Acting Coroner Glazebrook announced
last night that there would be no inquest
over the remains of the Donaldson boy
He is fully impressed that the shooting
was accidental and considering the age OF
the boys, he decided that no such steT
was necessary. He VIII give certificate
OF accidental death.
The body of the boy was removed from
the hospital to a local undertaking es-
Enlistment last night, and prepared for
burial The funeral viii take place to-
morrow afternoon from the home Of the
boys parents at 52S Columbia road The
interment viii be at Glenwood Cemetery
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
ST. PATRICK's IS OPENED.
Districts Largest ParOchiaI school
Begins Years Work.

st. Patrick's Academy, the largest pa
rochial school IN the District. opened yes
terday morning with the greatest number
OF pupils in its history
Both the boys and girls departments
were crowded, and it is doubtful If any
additions could he made without fncreas-
ing the force OF teachers The academic
and commercial courses have bo,h under
gone thorough investigation on the part
of the authorities Of the academy. so that
the curriculum now stands on a high
plane
A high mass. celebrated in St. Patrick's
Church, was a fitting beginning Of the
school After the mass the children met
their teachers and We're allowed 10 go
home. with the admonition that they ap-
pear on time to-day
The boys high school IS IN charge Of
Rev. Father Michigan, assisted by Prof.
James HarJnett
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
TRY FOR DISTRICT JOBS.
No Court Action on Injunction TO
Stop Examinations.

No Court Action on Injunction to
Stop Examinations.
No action having been taken by the
court In the application Of J. Stewart
Harrison and Andrew N. Curry for a
temporary injunction to prevent the Civil
Service Commission from holding exam
nations for certain positions IN the Dis
trict government, a number of applicants
were examined yesterday for appoint
ment as members of the board of police
and fire surgeons. medical inspector Of
the public schools, physicians to the poor
and food and health inspectors. The ap-
plicatiOn for an injunction. it was stated,
was not followed by a rule TO show cause
Both Commissioner mcfarland and Dr.
w c. woodward. the health officer, declare
themselves as strongly in favor of the
application Of the. civil service rules to
such positions as are mentioned above
Such method. IL is stated. precludes the
possibility Of obtaining appointments by
reason Of political or other influence, and
Congress viii be asked at the next ses-
sion TO enact legislation to this end.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
Rev. d. J. stafford Improving,

Washingtonians viii learn with pleasure
that Rev. D. J. Stafford, rector Of St
Patrick's Church, IS improving in health
al Atlantic City. He has been at that
seashore resort for two months, attempt
Ing 10 recuperate from "a severe attack Of
sickness, brought on by his arduous work
during last winter. It was said at the
rectory yesterday that the eloquent divine
would be able TO return 10 this city about
October !, although It is by no means
certain that he viii resume his pastoral
duties at that time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
DIED..

BROWN-On Sunday september Is. ls7, ROSIE
VI. beloved and only daughter q the late
Charles and Mary Z. Brown.
Funeral from her late Resistance, Sligo 8iiu rad,
Takoma PARK. AZ J. 80 o. H., services az Roeg
Creek Church az 30 p NJ. On Tuesday. Sep
teIher L. Relatives and friends Invited.
BURGEE-On sunday, September I5 1876. al !
,. H., EDWARD T., beloved husband Of Bar
bara BIIsee.
Funeral from his late residence, I'D Sixth street
northwest. ca Tuesday. September T. al p II.
ln-ement AZ GleuWood Cemetery. (Bsltunors
papers please c11y.J
ELLIOII-Sgddenly. ca Saturday, September i,
lssI. az Georgetown University Hospital JULIA
LIE GRAND ELLIOTT. daughter ~ the late
James ~ and Julia Elliott q Lexington. Ky
Notice q funeral hereafter
HEREFORD-Ou Sunday. September 3. 1917. at
6a5 a. NJ. BLANCH HOWELL HEREFORD.
beloved daughter Of John and Anna Bird Hsa-
ell, and mother Of Virginia Bird and Anna Rut-
ledge Hereford. aged twenty eight years.
Funeral from her late residence. 1901 street
northwest, Tuesday. September IT, az ? D. H.
HOLLISTER-On sunday, September Is 1907. NJ
80 q. H.. Mrs. LORRAINE HOLLISTER. at
the age Of uiney-ire years.
The remains u the deceased viii be taken from
the residence q her daughter. Airs Thomas J.
BroVn as street northwest, to Marquette.
Mich, Tor intemeuf.
LEoNHARDT-On Monday. September g. 1871 AZ
Seattle. Wash, NAY A., widow If John P
Leonhar5t.
Burial az Herndon, Va. On Tuesday. September
i, at % 8. 70.
LLOYD-0n Sunday morning. September s. 1857.
az 20 OClOCs. on her sixty-ssyeuth birthday an
uivsrsary. near Bowie. Nd, SARAH A LLOYD,
wife q Augustus Lord.
Services and iuteTmsnt at Buena Vista farm. %
Tuesday, September r. at Il a. H.,
MACDONNALI-O- Monday. September IE 1877.
az ASg J. H., at the residence Of his s0n-il-
law. J. G. Gardiner. So street northwest,
Prof JOHN MACDONALD
Funeral notice later
ROBB-DeTarted this life on Friday. September :.
1857. al 80 p m, az her residence l43l Eleventh
street northwest Mrs MARY T. ROBB. be-
loved wife Of Garter B0bh. She leaves % m0gIn
their loss a mother. two brothers two sisters,
three sons. Robert George. and Willie and Eve
daughters. Mrs George r. Garrett. Mrs Mary
E. Taylor. AlTs. John II. Wright. and Lucy ".
and Susie =. Robb
Funeral on Tuesday. September i. at ! p. n.
from Metropolitan Baptist Church. Relatives
and friends are invited 10 attend
SANDERS-0n Monday September Is. 1917. az l.N
a. m. CHARLES SANDERS, Of Florida.
Funeral services from residence Il daughter. Mrs.
g. Z. C0le0augh. ST q street southwest, on
Tuesday at q. n. IHteTmeHt al FraukfOld.
Philadelphia. Pa.
SCHNEDTIE-On Monday, September Is. 1877. at
D. m. at his residence, CD II street northwest.
AUGUST sCHMEDTIE, in the seyenty-cighth
year Of his age,
Notice Of funeral hereafter
WINSHIP- Suddenly. on sunday morning. Ssrterl.
Der IS, 1897. CHARLES BERRY WINSHIP.
Funeral on Tuesday, September Il. at D. n.
from his late residence, 1853 Thirty-irst street
northwest Iutement private
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
PRISONER TRIES SUICIDE.
Georgetown Man Attempts TO Hang
Self in station Cell.

Tired of life, William Breshnehan, fifty
years old, of 1902 Reservoir street, last
night attempted 10 end his earthly trou-
bles by hanging himself in a cell in the
Seventh precinct police station.
Breshnehan was arrested about $50 D.
m and locked up Gil a drunk and dis
orderly" charge. An hour later. as Pri-
vate 5. B. Chaffee was passing through
the cellroom he discovered the prisoner
suspended from the bars Of his cell by a
rope made from the strips Of his shirt
Breshnehan was cut down IN a somewhat
breathless condition, but revived under
the ministrations of DR.. A. r. Reed at
the Georgetown University Hospital
What's the use?" was the only re-
mark vouchsafed by him in response 10
the inquiries Of the policeman as TO the
reason for his attempt at suicide
Upon being revived he was again locked
Up.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
ASKS DAMAGES FOR FALL
Edward Hubbard Brings Action
Against Fire Alarm Company.

Suit for the recovery Of $3.50 damages
from the National Automatic Fire Alarm
Company was Instituted in the District
Supreme Court yesterday by Edward
Hubbard
The complainant AYERS that on June Il
the defendant company. while Installing
certain apparatus IN The Treasury De-
parJment. made use of d conduit. access
TO which was by means Of a trap door.
which was left open and into which he
fell breaking two ribs, severely injuring
his leg, and receiving other serious and
permanent injuries.
Harry O. Kimbau appears as attorney
for the plaintiff
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
BRIDAL COUPLE COMING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nccdhnm 10 Visit
Washington on Wedding Trip.

Washington friends anticipate a visit
soon from Mr. and Mrs II. S. Needham.
OF Kentucky. who were married in The
Little Church Around the Corner" in
New York, on Saturday.
Mrs. Needham is the daughter OF Rep
Teseutauve Joseph L. Rhinock, of Ken
lucky, and the bridegroom was formerly
his private secretary.
Miss Rhin0ck and her father were in
New York when she summoned Mr. Need
ham by telegraph, and they were married
hastily without telling any Of their
friends. Then they hesitated about asking
parental forgiveness, and it is expected
they viii stop in Washington on their
wedding trip.
While in Washington. Miss Rhinoclt
went 10 school at Forest Glen. Mr. Need
ham IS a graduate Of George Washington
University and received part OF his edu-
cation at Harvard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
NEWS CUT SHORT
FOR BUSY READERS.

Secretary Garfield has written 10 the
Department Of the interior from Wet Mentor Ohio
that be wiz return % Washington Oh September D.
Alleged assault is the basis OF a suit
hed IN the District supreme Court yesterday ty Liz
zie Harris against AImstsad Taylor. The Complain
ant ayers that TAYLOR knocked Der doEu an en-
bankmeHt az Sherman avenue and Kenyon streets
and seriously injured her.
John Stevens. thirty-five years Of age. is
IN the Emergency Hospital suffering from a deep
cash II tie left cheek inflicted ty the teeth Of &
bulldog Stevens va5 playing with the dog in ths
yard u his home, 10 % TAir5 street southwest Ye-
teIdSy afternoon, when the animal became excited
and snapped
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
STRAW HATS LINGER
Too Hot to Shake Good Old
Summer Friends.
CALENDAR NOT INIT THIS YEAR
Calculations OF the Hcadgear Fash
ion Makers Are All Upset by the
Blazing September sun, and
There's Nothing Doing in Fall
FedOFas or Dark Derbys.

Did you shoot that straw hat? Well
no matter If you didn't, you have the
support of the majority of men in Wash
ingjon, who utterly disregarded the de-
cree Of fashion. OF. rather the wholesale
and retail hatters. who, Ike the other
promoters Of the sartorial art. have 10
make business good by keeping up tho
round Of absurd.ties.
Fail hats may have been proper ac-
cording TO these dictates and the Caien-
dar. but Old Sol decreed otherwise, and
he won a complete victory over the
fashion adhevents, Tor those who made
the stand against him and donncd their
fall headgear were forced to walk hat
in hand. 10 the shade, and wipe the pers-
piration from a significant red mark on
the forehead
It may not be proper 10 wear straw
hats after September 10 but Old Sol is
master Of the situation. and as long as
he holds sway there is but little likell-
hood Of a sudden change. Even without
his aid. the promoters Of the hat fashions
in Washington have a difficult task, and
are more or less up against it. for it sell
dom gets chilly here until a good Bit
after October /.
Too Early Here.
In New York and New England.
even as far South as Philadelphia.
there is an appreciate atmosphere OF
autumn, as the sun nears the equator
on its southwark march, but not so in
Washington. with the exception. Of course.
Of some few days. While September 10
may spell "skiddoo, % for the straw
Id Washingtonians IN general did not
take kindly TO the warning. II is pos
sible. according 70 the official weather
takers on the hill known as the Weather
Bureau grounds, that Jupiter PluviUs
may couspire 10 the defeat OF old Sol
before the weekend, and such a con-
tingency would undoubtedly bring about
a decided change
Nevertheless. straws of various shapes
and shades We're in evidence on the streets
Of Washington yesterday In fact there
were about three straw hats 10 be seen 70
one fall hat
More straw Hats.
Two men at the top Of one of the tall
buildings downtown made bet yester-
day on the straw hat. A count was made
and at the end Of five minutes the tally
was as follows:
Straw hats, 20; fall hats. So.
In New York and the Northern cities the
straw hat is seldom seen on the street
after September Is. but in Washington,
while many uphold the unwritten law of
/ September -. the great majority are gov
erned by the weather conditions
Retail hatters say they Go not expect a
/ big rush for fall hats until next week. 1t
| is expected that more soft felt hats of
| light colors. as well as an increased num-
Der of light colored derbes, will be worn
/ this fall. Later the demand will center
on the black derby.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
A. A. Adee Is Much Pleased.

Acting Secretary Of State Adee is al
ways in a pleasant frame of mind. but ne
was unusually happy yesterday morning.
The cause OF his great joy was learned
when he announced that he was a great
uncle, favorite niece having become the
mother yesterday TO a son who will like
" be named for him.