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charged that she was murdered by
her husband and accused Mr.. Shelby
and Col. Kelly of making mislead'
ing statements.
The two police officials were sus.
pended and tried before a special
board Of municipal officials. The
board exonerated them. Meanwhile
the Justice Department entered the
case and presented its findings tc
new grand jury. which exonerateo
Mrs. McPherson's husband.
Although he was commended by
the board of inquiry for his eff
cient handling of the case, Mr.
Shelby suffered a nervous break
down. Ill health led to his retire
ment, November l, 1891.
Born in Thompsonville, KY, Mr.
Shelby attended school in Boston
and Holyoke, Mass. At the age OF
Is, he struck out on his own to see
the country. Five years later, in
1895. he enlisted in the Army and
served through the Spanish Amer
ican War in Ennis Battery. 4th
Artillery. He took part in the Gu
ban campaign and the battle OF
Santiago.
Discharged from service June 10,
1902, Mr.. Shelby came to Washing
ton and was appointed to the Metro
politan police force two days later.
He served successfully in the Sec
ond, sixth, fourth and first pre-
cincts. until he was relieved of pa
troll duty and assigned as a desk
sergeant of the 4th precinct in 1907
After six years as desk sergeant
he was detailed to the Office of the
Corporation Counsel at Police Court
for four years. On November 10
1917, he was promoted to sergeant
and assigned by the late Maj. Ray
mond L. Pullman as contact ofiicel
with the public schools.
For two school terms, he visited
the District schools and addressed
approximately 10000 children or
the principles Of Government, re.
sponsibilities OF citizenship, rights ol
property, health and safety. Hi
work was credited with helping stem
the rising tide of juvenile delin.
quency incident to the World War
The superintendent of police Sc.
lected him to organize q school fol
instruction of police rockies. THAI
accomplished, he was promoted tt
the grade of lieutenant on August
10, 1919. Mr.. Shelby remained ir
charge Of the police school unit
January, 1922. when he was pro.
NOTED to captain.
Promotions continued to come A
month later, he was assigned II
duty as personnel officer and ad.
ministrative aide to the late Mai
Daniel Sullivan. In August, he be.
came an acting inspector and TIVE
years later was given the full ranl
of inspector. On December Is, 1927
he was promoted to the grade O
assistant superintendent and con
tinued as administrative assistant II
the chief of the force.
Helped Choose Uniforms.
Mr.. Shelby installed what wa
then the most complete personne
records in existence. He served o.
a board to revise the police manua
and on a committee which prepare,
the specifications for the uniform
now. worn by police.
He handled arrangements for tn
Harding, Coolidge and Hoover in
augurations, for the Harding fu
! neral and for the Shrine convention
: in 1928
Active in Lodge Work.
The retired inspector RENAME
active in fraternal work, ending 3
years of service as secretary of tn
Elks' Washington Lodge No. Is i
1943. As q member of the Relic
Committee he supervised distribu
ton of money to persons in distres
during the last depression periot
He also was a member Of the Unite
, Spanish War Veterans, the Wood
men of the World and the Police
mems Association.
Surviving are his widow, the for
mer Miss Cornelia M. Hayes, and
daughter. Mary Elizabeth Shelb.
The family lives at 3706 Reno roa
NV. Private funeral services wi
, be held. at his request, Saturda
, morning. Burial will be in Arlingto
! National Cemetery.
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