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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20
GENIAL CATHELL
CALLED BY DEATH
Well-Known Figure in Capt.
tai Life Married Two
Weeks Ago.

James H. Cathell. genial Jim Catheli,"
as he was known to almost everybody
in Washington for thirty years, died
suddenly this morning shortly after 5
O'Clock at his home, 722 Sixth street
northeast.
Death came without warning and with
out pain. Mr.. Cathell walked to the
of tn rOom-dead. The funeral arrange
few minutes later his wife, bride of
two weeks found him lying Oh the floor
o fthe room-dead. The funeral arrange
ments have not been completed, but II
is understood that the services viii take
place Tuesday afternoon, and that the
interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery
The death Of Mr. Cathell is particu-
larry sad, as he was married but two
weeks ago, and he and his wife. who
was Mrs. Margaret J. Williams, Of At
lanta, Ga, had planned to go to Nor
folk for the weekend They decided TO
postpone the trip. however. until next
week. The immediate cause of death
was heart failure, induced by a COM
plication of diseases.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20
From Prominent Family.

The CatheH family has long been
prominent ia the history OF the D strict,
especially that part of It known as
Georgetown. The first Cathen settled
in that section before the city of Wash
ington was founded. Jonathan Cathell,
father of James II. Cathell, was for
almost half a century superintendent OF
the Georgetown Gas Company. James
H. Cathell went to sea when boy. and
for years was a pilot on the Potomac
river and chesapeake bay. Twenty-six
years ago ne was appointed head gate
man OF the Pennsylvania Railroad IN
this city. and his figure. bigger than
that of President Taft. was the first
thing the visitor to the city saw when
he left his train at the old Sixth street
station.
Mr. Cathel was always smiling. He
was a member Of many organizations,
was in great demand as a toastmaster
at banquets, or a master Of ceremonies
OF entertainments Of all sorts. He was
especially notable for his impersona-
ton Of the Queen Of Hawaii In q comic
opera sung here some years ago. He
has also played Hebe in PinafOre and
Yum Yum in the Mikado.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

Miss Caroline Dittoe has been Sc
Iected as a carnival queen by the wash
ington Jonadabs. After looking over
the young ladys picture We can't re-
frain from saying ditto.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

What is so rare as one IF these days
in June when 1t doesn't "a n?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20
In Charity Plays.

Mr.. Catheu measuder as much around
the waist as he did from head to toe
and his theatrical performances, a1 for
charity, were events in the history OF
the city.
Mr.. Cathell was ffty-eight years of
age. He was in very bad health, hav-
ing suffered a severe illness about
eighteen months ago from where he
never fully recovered. During the past
year he has been employed as a special
agent in the local claims department of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. Hundreds of
notes and calls Of sympathy and con-
dolence were received at the Cathell
home this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

The Charge d'Ahaires of Italy and
Marchesa di Monta gliari have gone to
Manchester. Mass, where they have
taken possession. of their cottage for
the summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20
Goes Abroad.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel ]. Steinberger.
Of the Tulane apartment, left Wash-
ington yesterday for New York, where
they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Maurice J. Engel, OF Port Washington,
J. i
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

Clarence W. Grosner, who went to
New York last week viii attend TIE
Haufmann- Kaufman wedding on Tues
lay at the st. Regis Hotel. Mr. Gros-
ler wiz return to Washington the lat
-nFl laf fEr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

Captain Gulick entertained a party
at dinner last evening at the Chevy
Chase Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

|. Rear Admiral John-Van 3. Blocker,
L. 5. N, retired, and Mrs. Blocker
have gone to jamestown, r. l., and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Hamilton were
among those who entertained at dinner
last evening at the Chevy Chase Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

Mrs Wheeler, wife OF Representative
" heeler, has returned to their apart
nlent IN the Highlands from a visit TO
their nome In Pennsylvania.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

Major H. s Howe, Z. S. A., retired.
and Mrs. Howe. have gone to North
the guests of Major c. H. ingalls,, U.
S. A, retired, and Mrs. ingalls,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

Miss Nellie Behrend returned home the
weekend from Baltimore, after a two
weeks visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Wertheimer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

Miss Grace Adler, OF Baltimore. who
has been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Simon Kanns returned home Tuesday.
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opened their cottage there for the sum
mer. During the summer they viii have
as their guests Admiral Bleecker's
mother and sister, Mrs Blocker ana
Miss May Blocker, Of New York.
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Mrs. W. J. Harris. OF the Royaltsn, is
spending some time in Baltimore. the
guest Of her daughter, Mrs. l. NJ. xsnn.
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the subject of the sermon delivered BY
the Rev. W. +. Watson at the First
Baptist Church this morning. This
evening ChiIdren's Day exercises will
be held by the Sunday school.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-20

Mr. and Mrs. J. SeIinger. of 1124 Fifth
surrey northwest. celebrated their oliver
Weddlhe anniversary last Sunday even
ING. among the out-of-town guests
present were Mr. and Mrs. s NJ Cohen
or Detroit, Mica; Mr. and Mrs. ].
Cohen Of New York; Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Panitz, Mr.. and Mrs. W. kat. and Mr..
ana Mrs. Meyer Cohen. Of Baltimore.
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General ard Mrs. Randolph have gone
10 Mt. st. Nincent-on- Hudson, n. Y,
where they will spend the summer. They
will be joined there shortly by the
Misses Randolph.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-05-01
ASYLUM INVESTIGATION.
The Charges Formulated by
Sub. committee of Investi-
cation Against Manage
Tnent of the Institution.
Columbia Record.


The committee charged with
investigating the State Hospital
for the Insane adjourned today
to meet on May 4.
The committee was in execu.
tive session most of the morning
and W hen the doors we're opened
the committee announced it's de-
cision relative to the publicity of
the inquiry.
The committee seemed to have
been much divided as to how
much should be gwen out rela-
tive to the testimony. 1t was
fnally determined that the evil
dence should be public, bnt that
the newspapers should not be
per mitted to give the names of
any of the witnesses, although
the connection Of the witness
with the institution might be
given.
Duringithe morning the formal
charges that have been made
against the hospital management
were offered and copies of these
charges were handed all the men,
bers of the board of regents and
the superintendent.
The formal charges were as fol-
lows:
Specifications OF charges against
the management OF the State
Hospital for the Insane growing
out of complaints which have
been made 10 the committee OF
investigation by those interested
in asking for the investigation o.
the management:
/. That the board Of regents
and the superintendent act IT
violation OF section 2249 of the
civil code of South Carolina
which provides that the hospital
shall be maintained solely for
the support, custody and treat
uaent for insane persons" and de
fne when person shall De con-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-05-01
May Prove Fatal
When Will Lancaster People
Learn the Importance of 1t?


Backache is only simple thing at
first;
But when you know It's from the kid
neys;
That serious kidney troubles follow
That diabetes, Bright's disease NAV
be the fatal end
You will gladly profit by the follow
ing experience.
'Tis the honest statement of n sur-
fercr who was cured
Mrs. Ii. +. Greer, H.. Oakland Ave.
Rock Hill, =. g., says: For several
years ! suffered from kidney trouble
and the doctors whom ] consulted said
] was victim of diabetes. NV kid
neys were disordered causing my back
To ache great deal and I felt nervous.
] used numb ber of remedies and con-
suited physicians but found no more
than slight relief. bout two months
ago procured Doan's Kidney Pills and
they helped me wonderfully. The pain
across the small of my back has disap-
peared and my kidneys are normal. |
take pleasure in recommending Doan'S
Kidney Pills TO other sufferers"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. New York.
sole agents for the United states
Remember the name e-Doan's-anl take
no other.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-05-01
EveSsS %s5ome LANCASTER MERCANTILE CO. E"e'SsSx %s5ome

unjust to retain such in custody
II. That the State and taxpay.
ers are imposed upon In the mat
ter of caring for whiskey patients
and dope fiends who are often
held IN custody unnecessarily at
the expense of the State.
Is. That the fire protection of
the institution is entirely def.
cient, and no sufficient protection
against fire has been provided
throughout the institution, and
In the case of fire the loss of
life would be appalling.
-. That there is a lack of busi-
ness methods, system and organi-
zation throughout the institution
and those in authority over same
are neglectful III not providing
for business like and systematic ii c
administration in the affairs of
the institution.
90. That the operation of the
farm connected with the hospital
is expensive and not business
like, and that by reason thereof
many such articles as flour, ba-
con, meal, grits, cabbages and po.
tatoes. and other articles which
are used have TO be bought in
stead of raised upon said farm.
y. That the conduct of the
dairy is inefficient, dirty and fiji.
thy, the milking being done TO n
great extent, if not wholly, by
dirty negro pateNts, and the
management OF the milk isuD
clean and filthy and very often
given to the patients in such con-
ditiOn.
-. That there is unfair and
unjust discrimination on the part
of the authorities in control, pay
patients receiving much better
attention than the unfortunate
inmates who are confined at the
expense of the State.
%. That system of petty
thieving OF articles sent to pa
tients and Of property belonging
tn the State exists In the institu-
lion to the loss Of the State and
to the patients.
"a. That after a patient has
been confined in the hospital for
some time very little attention is
paid to him, and very little ex-
animation made in order to as
certain if recovery be sufficient
to discharge.
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in the manner that they should
and are too subservient to the
will of the superintendent and
employer.
I. That patients. especially in
solitary confinement on remote
and unclean wards. are subjected
TO suffering for want Of water and
food and are allowed to live in
filth amid bugs and lice.
S. That whiskey intended for
medicine. eggs, lemons, chickens
and other such delIcacies intend
cd TO be given to delicate parents
are used by the keepers on the
wards. and especially ward 3, and
the patients deprived OF the same.
8 That generally, to which
there are some exceptions, the
keepers employed are inefficient
and unfit for the positions which
they occupy and instead Of treat
ing the patients humanely and
kindly continually treat them in
spirit of teasing and brutal
sport, TO the great annoyance ni
the said patients.
TO- That many Of the Keepers
employed are uncouth, young and
illjterate, and have not proper
conception Of the humane treat
ment which the unfortunate pa
tients should receive at their
hands, and disregard many OF the
rules for the government of tn e
attendants, and the authorities OF
the hospital over SAID attendants
either know. or by proper dill
gence, could know of this con
duet on the part Of the keeper
aud attendants.
II. That the rules Of the insti-
tuition enjoin on the part of the
keepers and attendants respect
civIlity and attention and POSI-
lively forbid the LAYING of hands
on patients by attendants and
keepers in a rude and angry
manner. or abusing and assault.
ing the said patients. but not.
wiihstapding tins the keepers
and attendants in said institution
have for a long time. and still do
insult, abuse and even uujustly
assault patients in the said insti.
tuition, and those IN authority
either know, or bv due diligence
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-05-01

| sidered insane or fit to be pa
tient in the hospital by receiving
persons not embraced in the said
section, such as inebriates, do
tards, paupers and even cases OF
nervous disease.
>. That the board of regents
and the superintendent are neg.
lecttul in not properly looking
into all cases OF persons who are
committed to the asylum in order
to ascertain whether or not such
persons are fit subjects to be COM
mitted therein. and whether the
law has been complied with con-
cerning the reception of such pa
tients.
3. That :he board of regents
are In the hs DIT of violating sec
ton 2261 Of the code of laws by
not discharging patients who
shall have recovered as expressly
enjoined upon them by the said
section and that the superintend-
ent endorsed said action.
+. That the board of regents
and the superintendent constant.
ly act in violation of section 1861
of the code Of laws by requiring
an arbitrary form and receipt to
be signed by various persons for
the custody Of patients in con-
slderation Of what the superin-
tendent terms release against
the advice and consent of the
superintendent, instead of an un-
conditional discharge contempla.
ted by said section.
). That the said superintendent
and board of regents constantly
violate section 226S of the code
by receiving inebristes addicted
10 the druR haDlt, VINO are moi
dangerous or violent, and by not
requiring the pay therein pro.
vided for and by receiving such
patients as voluntarily apply for
admission without requiring pay
and by retaining such patient.
therein when the accommodations
for the regular inmates are made
quate. and against their will.
6. That the board of regents is
in different and neglectful AS tC
the care of patients confined in
the hospital. and do not inspect
the saidInstitution as often and
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could know. that such conduct
has been and still is going on in
the institution, and are guilty of
neglect in not stamping out such
custom and habit on the part of
the keepers and attendants.
II. That some OF the nurses,
keepers and attendants in the
institution frequently bathe sew
eral patients one after another
In the same water, being too lazy
and negligent TO take the trouble
to change the same, nOtwithstand-
ing some Of said patients are dis
eased.
13. That most of the cooking
for the patients of the hospital is
performed by filthy negro pa.
tients; that the food is frequent
Iy unclean, improperly prepared
and positive source OF danger
to life and health, and the kitchen
filthy and dirty.
IA. That the hospital dairy is
for the most part under the con
troll 0I dirty patients who are to
tally ignorant as to the hyglenic
care necessary in handling the
milk used by the patients
ID. That under the law many
patients In the hospital not IN.
sane and who are entitled to their
liberty under the law which pro-
yides that when patient ceases
to be so insane as to be danger
Gus TO life or property it is the
duty OF the authorities of their
own accord to release such pa
tient, and the practice before re-
leasing d patient of requiring
some FRIEND or relative to be re-
| sponslbIe for the patients good
conduct results In such patient
not receiving the discharge which
he is entitled TO under the law
IL That many of the iDmat ties
work In the dairy, on the farm
and In the laundry, and in other
departments of the hospital for
which they receive mere nominal
sums as wages, and such patients
when efficiently recovered to dc
such work ought to be discharged
as contemplated by the law, and
should not be held for the pur.
pose of laboring practically for
nothing for the State, and 1t is
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-05-01
Winthrop College Scholar
ship and Entrance Exani-
nation

The examination for the award of
vacant Scholarships in Winthrop COL
lege and for the admission of new stu.
dents will be held at the County Court
House on Friday, July 2, at a. m.
Applicants must be not less than fifteen
years of age. When Scholarships are
vacant after July 2 they will be award
ed to those making the highest average
AT this examination, provided they
meet the conditions governing thle
award. Applicants for Scholarships
should write to President Johnson BIZ
fore the examination for scholarship
examination blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and free
tuition The next session will open
September Is, 1909. For f,rther iDfor-
nation and catalogue, address Pres ID.
H. Johnson, Rock Hill :. G. e0-td-s
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-05-01
Facts About the
Great Majestic Range

1t is the only range In the world made of NAL
leable and Charcoal Iron.
1t has, beyond any question of doubt, the larg
est and best reservoir.
1t uses about half the fuel used on other ranges,
and does better work by far.
The Majestic All Copper Nickeled Reservoir
heats the water quicker and hotter than any other
1t is the only reservoir with removable frame
The Charcoal Iron Body of the Great Majestic
Range lasts three times as long as steel body
Being made of non-breakable material there is
practically no expense for repairing the Majestic.
AS for baking, it is perfection not only for
few months, but for all time to come
Great Majestic Range lasts three times as long
as cheap range, but it don't cost three times as
much
PROOF-We don't ask you to take our word for
any nf the above statements but if you will call at
our store, from the factory, where Majestic
Ranges made will to your satisfaction that
these are absolute facts and will show you many
more reasons why the Great Majestic Range is alb
solutely the best that money buy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-15
4. \. THOMAS ! FACES
SERIOUS CHARGES ! A !
Investigation Of Conditions at In
dustriaI School Begun
Witnesses Heard.
SESSION OF CITY II COUNCIL Y j 1,
Nelson b. Henry in Serious Plight
Through, Loss Of I'acultics--c onnty
Canvass or Capitol Election.

ClCD DEN. June 500 Me Investigation
at the state industrial school into the
charges made against H. II. Thomas,
superintendent Of the Institution, by a
committee Of the woiiiens' clubs of tie
city, into the ina tier Of the conditions
at the school. began at the school yes
terday. The morning session was de-,
4 voted 10 the nization Q = The coiii-
s,nittee, Of which Harry Joseph was
made chairman. and Dist. Atty. Nathan
y II Harris examining committeeman. a
recess was taken until afternoon to al :
low the compliments to present their
case In writing: E5
Az the afternoon session II CIV. N oble
Strong lIlderkit,, Mrs. Kate Hiilard
and Mrs, il. M. Bishop, the committee,
presented thcil, evidence. Mrs. Bishop
acted as official exalniner for I lie COM
plainants. The first witness was Mrs,
Lille Halstead, Who testified as to the
condition at the school i'll the matter
Of the food furnished the ginls and NJ
tho treatment of the girls and the Yul-i
rar questions asked the girls by Tllonl-.
& as in her5.p presence. She also told OF
two Of the girls being intoxicated on
f a camping trip in sputh Fork canyon
and OF Shipping away from the camp
and meeting some men.
Mrs. Helen Crosby, who had q grand
son. Robert b.. Turner i @ years DID,
committed January, il sos, who died at
The school in August, 1905, said she,
vas not notified until the day of his
death, and that She could mo I see him
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-15
RECENT DEATHS.

Il t5t-yl . e i.
Wearing. Rosetta lat Moreland.
Idaho, Rosetta L. Black Wearing, an
swered the final summons Of the reap
er on June z. Mrs. Wearing was born
at Pleasant Grove, Utah, IS years ago.
and is the daughter of William G.
Black. Mr.. Black and family moved to-
Georgetown, Bear Lake Co., Idaho, IL,
/ SS2, where Rosetta met and on Nov.
%, 1888 was married to Hans
Christianson. and later married Robert
Wearing in 1906. She came to More
land in 1884, helped In the build
ing of the village from the. first settle
ment. She was a devoted Church
worker. president for some years over
the Primary association, and was an
earnest worker In the Relief society.
She is survived by three sons and one
daughter.
Manning. Margaret-At her resi-
dence In Hooper, Weber county Mrs.
Margaret Manning. wife of Henry W.
Manning. died suddenly on Saturday,
night June IL. from a stroke of
apoplexy. The deceased was born in.
L Glasgow. Scotland, Decembep10. 1895.
Il She Joined the Latter-daf Saints
faith in her native country and came
to Utah In 1854, and has been a. resi-
dent of Weber county since that time.
She Is survived by a husband, seven
children, forty grandchildren and five
StSdt
SIeyricli, TlloInes-Thomas Meyrich.
who lived in Mt. Pleasant. for many
years but moved to Proves couple of
years ago, died June 9. His death was
due to ruptured blood vessel He.
was 4 years old and leaves a mother.
Mrs. John Meyrich, of Mt Pleasant,
and several brothers and sisters The
funeral services We're held at the north
ward Westinghouse, Mt. Pleasant FRI
day June II.
Davis, Sarah Ssther-At North
s Ogden, Weber county, Sarah Esther
Mudd Davis. died on June g. She was
born at Stratford, London. England,
Sept. S, 1929. She Joined the Mormon
+ faith in 1913: married Edward I. CT
Davis who died in 1863. She came;
{ to Utah in 1868. and she made her
i home with her daughter Mrs. Sarah
4 r. Carney in North Ogden. Two other
.cIildren survive. Edward !. Davis OF
.tFarr-NTest and Mrs Frederick Welliss
OF North Ogden. She was Ia devoted
wife and mother. good netghbor and
faithful Latter-day Saint houored
and esteemed by all who knew her.
The funeral was held in the North
Ogden meetinghouse June II, and was
largely attended. Those who eulogized
the beautiful life OF the deceased
were C. II. Rees, Joseph Barker. Eliza
Reese, D. e. Randall and Bishop
James Ward.