In re Falconer

BROWN, District Judge.

This matter is presented upon the petition of William H. Falconer, the father of James H. Falconer, for the release of the latter from his enlistment in the navy. The petition show's that the son enlisted on March 27, 1897, then being a minor under the age of 18 years, without the consent of his parents. On learning of Ms son’s enlistment the father made several applications from lime to time for the discharge of his son, but took no legal proceedings until suing out this writ on November 30, 3898. The son has for several months past been upwards of 18 years. His…