The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
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62J King Street.
Alexandria, Va. Nov 2l-Entering the
poolroom at Duke and Henry streets at
$3.50 O'Clock this afternoon with a gun on
/ his shoulder, Henry Johnson, a railway
/ fireman. is alleged 70 have commanded
Benjamin Waters, a spectator, 10 dance. 20
| Waters at once beat a hasty retreat it
/ is said, from Johnson's view. AS he did
so, it IS alleged. Johnson pulled the
trigger, and just as the gun was being
discharged, a spectator Knocked il from
his hand to the floor. The contents, in
stead of striking any Of the occupants,
| plowed a large hole in the floor. which
! is a silent reminder OF what might have
been done
There was more or less confusion among
the occupants Of the place at the time.
many of whom made a retreat from the
place. Afterward the police were notified
of the occurrence, and they are invest-
eating the case. Johnson has not yet
been arrested
1t is reported that several months ago
Johnson and Waters became involved IN
a dispute at the place, and during the
| difficulty Johnson had an arm broken.
When the case of Henry Smith, the
negro indicted I'm connection with the
murder Of Walter T. Schultz. and ihe
man who turned States evidence against
Calvin Johnson, Richard Pines, and Eu-
gene Dorsey. negroes, convicted of the
murder, is called for trial I'm the Corpora
ton Court. Commonwealth Attorney
Samuel c. Brent, Will ask that the jury
return a verdict of murder in the second
degree. which will carry with IL a life
/ sentence. The maximum penalty Tor
| second degree murder in this State is
eighteen years but i'm view of the fact
that Smith has already served two terms
in the penitentiary, his eighteen years
would constitute a life sentence under
the State laws.
Mr.. Brent made the foregoing an
nouncement to-day He said that ne
would do this because Smith had greatly
aided the prosecution in establishing its
case, and also iD unrayeliug the prom
Used murder mystery, and ne is Of the
opinion tlat smith should. therefore.
be shown some leniency. Mr.. Brent also
added that he is ready 10 proceed with
Smiths case as soon as the Corporation
Court sets date for the trial
II is believed by many that Smith may
enter plea Of guilty Of murder in the
second degree. which he can do. and
thereby save the necessity OF a trial in
this event he viii he at once sentenced.
Attorney L. II. Machen. representing
Calvin Johnson. one OF the condemned
men. to-day said that regardless Of what
action is taken in Smiths case he win
make an appeal 20 the governor TO COM
mute Johnson's sentence To- life imprison-
mcnt
The handsome residence Of N. b. Har-
low. at the southeast corner Of Alfred
aa1 Cameron streets, was sold this after
noon. is reported. 20 Lorenzo Wolford
oot George II. Schawrmann According
10 the report the necessary papers. to-
sethor with a portion Of the purchase
price. We're drawn up this afternoon.
The house is now occupied by Bishop
COadjutor Arthur 5. Lloyd, who has a
lease. II is regarded as one OF the hand
honest homes In the city II is believed
that the purchasers vii Eventually trans
fer the property 60 other parties
Annie Freeman a negro, was arrested
tate tonight by Policemen Beach and