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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
SALE OF ELECTRIC CURRENT
WILL COME UP TONIGHT
Finance Committee VIII Consider Ordi-
nnncc Necessary TO Garry Out Re
quest OF Federal Authorities.

The ordinance permitting the city 10
buy and sell electric current. the pas
sage OF which is necessary before the
Administrative Board can act upon the
request of the United States Fuel Ad-
ministration that the city's surplus
current be sold to the Virginia Rail-
way and Power Co, will be considered
tonight at the regular meeting of the
Council Committee on Finance. which
will bc held at S o'clock.
Members of the board are anxious
TO have the measure passed as quickly
as possible, and made efforts to have
the ordinance recommended last week.
This was impossible. however. when
tho committee could not muster a
quorum The request from the Federal
authorities was urgent. and the board
is DESTROYS OF entering into ncgotia-
tons looking to this end without delay
1t is estimated that the city can pro-
duce 100000 knowatt hours OF cleo
trio current by water power. which
can be sold to the traction company.
without injury TO the city. This pro-
duction would reduce the consumption
of coal by the commercial plant be-
tween 5000 and 5000 tens annually
it is asserted.
Other matters that are scheduled to
come up for consideration include:
An ordinance to authorize the issue
and provide for the redemption Of $780,
600 OF registered bonds. for payment
of present temporary loans.
An ordinance appropriatng $4,000
rfor high pressure gas main from the
Monroe Street gas holder to the West
End.
An ordnance appropriating $4,000
TO replace with smaller fire engine
the large one now stationed at Giute:
Park.
resolution reducing the tax Oh
commercial hrokers from 5000 TO 81 20.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
QUESTIONS TOLLS
Administrative Honrd Wants TO Know
IL City IL Liable for Charges
for Use OF SinductI.

Mayor George Ainslie yesterday pre-
scnted to the Administrative Board
bills aggreEating $751; for the use OF
the First and Fifth Street Fiaducts by
city departments under his control
These bills have been running for sew
cral years, the board was advised. and
an accounting is desired.
The board referred the accounts to
city Engineer Boiling with instruc-
lions to check up the items. and also &c
report whether the city is liable for the
charges made for the use OF the via
ducts. Under the Mayors control Is
tho Police Department.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
VIII Redeem r-r,inrs,...

The Federal HcEnrYc Eaut ~ iIch.
mpnd announced ynE,.td,Y thai crril.
flcal"H. Of iuG"bt"Gnrga Jatsn February
~ 1917. ard maturing .!a1 ~. 1918,
WI IL" phy1bl" 10 The ffsrfy" IEatitu-
non h"f" ~ WrlI ~ n, tn" Treasury
b"phrtW"n, ~ WaptiinEtrH bgch pay.
In"niF may h" credited ~ I.Itnfly loan
hcr"Hn'H. IN" bank announced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
Numerous Enlistment. In Navy.

Large numbers of recruits are show
ing up daily at the navy recruiting
station and are being sent forward to
active service at once, Lieutenant AL
bert Houston, in charge Of the Office.
said yesterday. Tie following were
accepted ycste day: j. +. Anderson, T..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21

y. Quesenhcrry and J. G.. Kilbourne
through the Roanoke office: G. a. Tay-
lor Horace Allen (colored). w. T. Har-
rison. L. Il. Clements, w. ii. White
(colored), II. G.. Whitchouse. r. +. But
ter, w. r. Tucker. q. l.. Doss. J. j.
Jones and V. S. King. from Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
SnfhInr IrnnnunI.

1t IL not an unusual thing for the
users Of Times Dispatch Want Ads TO
call us up and tell OF the splendid re-
suits secured through these columns.
They will produce for you. Call RAN
.lolph ].
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
school Instructor Resigns.

John AZ Prcsson. instructor in bi-
ology In John Marshall High School
hna been called into service. and ten
dercd his resignation to the city School
Board yesterday, to take effect immedi-
atcly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21

our Want Ad solicitors have an ,n
rsS,hE and business building rtorv
10 te!. you lie, them talk Vim Vn,
"'tcc" minutes or 30. can Raudolnh I,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
OLLIE WHITE LETTERS
ARE READ TO THE JURY
Written by DR.. Johnson Night He
Attempted Suicide i'll Will
son Hotel.
HINT OF PLEA OF INSANITY
DIR. 4. +. Williams Tcstifics That,
in His Opinion, DR.. johnson Was
Responsible for What He Said
While in His Hospital at Wilson.


in His Opinion, DR.. johnson Was
Responsible for What He Said
While in His Hospital at Wilson.
Statements made by Dr. Lemuel J.
Johnson. and letters written by him
before and after an attempt TO com
nit suicide in the Briggs Hotel! at
Wilson, y. G, on December 20, 1917,
were pu, in evidence in the iustings
Court yesterday afternoon by the state
in the trial wherein the young dentist
stands accused OF having poisoned his
wife on December 10. 1t was suggested
by the s-eXamination of witnesses
for the Commonwealth that when Or.
Johnson takes the stand in his own be-
half. he Will deny all memory OF any
of the statements or letters.
DIR. y. T.. Williams 10 whose hospital
DR.. johnson was carried just after the
suicida! attempt, described his speech
and actions during three days which
were spent there under treatment. II
was just n; the adjournment Of court.
at o'clock. that Attorney ~ II. Hop
kins. who is assisting commemorative
Attorney wise. asked the witness: do
YOU or do YOU not think he was re-
sponsible for what he said while in
Your hospital?
Il think he was" replied the doctor.
one of the last questions asked Or.
Williams was put by Attorney Smith.
1t was: III there was any trouble with
this mans mind. IL was before he took
the cyanide or aconitin. You'll go that
far. won't you?" The witness replied.
Yes, sir"
JURORS SHOW INTEREST IN
LETTERS TO MISS WHITE
Jurors leaned forward in their chairs
when Attorney Wise read the letters
which were written by the accused in
the Wilson Hotel. There were five Of
these The one TO Miss ollie White.
or Zebulon, y. G, was read first. Dr.
johnson sat impassivcly 5 each Of the
letters was read. Again yesterday he
vas moved TO tears. ana sobbcd loudly.
as pr Williams drew from small
paste board box silver plate from the
casket Of his dead bride, bearing the
legend, at Rest and later the rib
hon from the floral design. These
seemed TO be the only things connected
with the death OF his wife which moved
he young prisoner. When Mrs. George
4, Knight mother OF the dead bride,
took the stand TO identify the hand
writing OF the suicide letters" Or.
Johnson maintained his usual calm and
unruf.icd manner. w q. Driver, the
lifelong friend OF Or. Johnson. stated
that in a conversation on the street in
wilson. the morning OF the day the
dentist attempted to take his life, the
= prisoner told him had married 70
save thu girl" and that she had COM
mittcd suicide Tho Witness also said
that Or. Johnson ON That morning
Irs; told him that he MAS not mar
ricd. and later said that he "as. He
saii that Dr. Johnson was terribly
nervous and upset and talked cNcitedly
al that time Detccti q Sergeant WHY
occupied the stand Until o'clock yes
tcrday afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-21
DEFENSE MAY TURN
- TO INSANITY plea

~ During the Discrimination OF
ard. the counsel for the prisone raskei
ard, the counse! 70 rthe prisoner ask ed
the, officer whether he did not recall
having told him while in Wilson tina,
Or. johnson w4s NJ subject for an
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
JUST GOOD PRICES.

The excess usiness that will come to our resort for Che next two months wil pull ms over a hu all right, but then that is no reason why we should impose on patronage. and only in isolated instances has this been attempted The patrons of late February, March, and early April vill be willing 10 pay about the norma summer rates They always expect 10 pay well for what hey get But there is nothing to be gained by mak- iue your rates eNtoftionate as tho wise itor seems able 10 meet Let each and every one feel some personal respon- siaiiity in 6is matter and really and sincerely operate 10 make for a fu- ture on substantial basis After the races we will have other conyen- tions aud a good business uuil May has been broush 10 3 close
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
Park Avenue M. E. Church

Folks remember that there HuI be-
 Sunday school at our church sun.
 day morning at 9.45 Wreen minutes
 earliar ius cad of l0 o'clock. in or- der that our entire memue sh.p Wd
 many friends who worship with u may march down to the great union meeting at the tabernacle at IT, Iae
 be given over to our treasurer I ou offerings taken at the ta1ercaule will he given over Co our treasurer # EoH mark on it, "For Park Ave N E. ! Church If you have a dear friend or relative in whom you arc deeply interested, ask him or her or taom 10 go with or meet >oa there at n sun- day morning Let all ot our folk ! youug and old, as well as ,he visitors
 who are always welcome q. our icAmca turn ont to Sunday school at 1 I9.45 o'clock Sunday m0um Then remember. the tabernacle
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
Ats SHADOW FAlLEr.

Did you cast yoar weather eye forth in the distance and look to the doings of the ground hos? We'll if the aoFld-old rule is worth anything. this little fellow did nor see his shadow and he crept back and by the rule ei all that nill never De for
 gotten ye are to have an immediate break in tho weather and within a
 very short time springtine will come. and sli its joys So if you and Che ground hog work together you have elear vision of the future regarding inc eaFher and even If you don't be- liese much b signs, you are perhap.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
A LOT OF NERVE.

Al a socialistic session of Russians HELD IN NEW YORK CITY. a reso- luaon was adopted that Alexander Beriman and Emma Goldman. draft resisters. ba depored to Russia, iu- stead of being sent 10 the penitentiars here for their resistance of the laws Of this country Fine state Of af- fairs. that To begin with, Gotham oughi io have . little of that Tulsa spirit Those meetings Of enemy Rus sians in New York ought 10 be quelehed one way or another and there are ways that would prove es- fecHye
 Berkman and Goldman violated the laws of this country and win go to the prison of this country These two individuals have consistently been ia the headlines as trouble makers in this country for years lti5 time they were disposed of 1T the government is foo weak to dispose of two such disuraers then q ough. to Jiehteu up iH some manner. Anarchy is a thing that is oins 10 have to De dealt with firmly and he longer the del3 th worse Mil le the situation
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
st. Lukee Church.

Corner Spring and Cottage streets Sescages una Sunday sunday school at 9.30 a. m celebration of the holy communion and sermon ar a m., evening prayer and sermon. 1.5. D. m specia music will be rendered at these services Bishop aaplJsa will be lu residence for soc time il Hot Springs and will conduct 'ha-a services. Ladies Aid meets ou Mon day at 22a D. m Daughters of ta- King at 758 D. m5 choir grao-cee "Wednesday at 1:a0 D. m.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
BUT IT IS CONSIDERED.

From an official German documen dealing with the unrestricted suumar- inc warfare. the following excorp, has been taken
 Bitter feeling in the United
 States after the war is not worth
 considering because if Germany
 succeeds she can dictote terms to
 assure favored treatment for her
 self If on the other hand Ger
 many throws away this opporun-
 ity the passive approval Of the
 United States will be of small
 value
 So because of this and Of other like expressions. we know just where H, stand now. and where we may expec to stand after this war When Ger. many is crushed there wiu be nor, whole ome respect for our flag. a. well as for other flags And with Ger many victor there would no longer b, an American government becaus, there would be such conflict betweei it's spirit and the spirit of autocrati Germany that both nations could no live in unity on the top side of tn,  world The world wasn't made bi. enough for these conflicting spirits u endure in peace
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
EASTMAN K0DAKS AT
 THE MORRIS DRUG co.

Following the announcement tha we had reopened our Kodak Depart ment We wish further to annouuc that we have secured the Eastman Kodak agency and will carry a full line of all their products. incIudiu. films, kodaks, velox paper etc
 Our Kodak finishing department is in charge of Mir Joe M Seihar VII, is well known to all amateur pho toeraphers He will give his persona attention to this work and will guar antee that al work turned out ca1 not be eXcalled
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
s THE cHuRcaES
FITst 8a0TTaI Cn1r1 n

Court and Exchange streets All street cars pass in few feet of he door 9.t5 m. Sunday hool Prof Johns. Superintendent Classe a all ages. The business mems class meets in the pastors stgdy at lg a. ms Mr. Francis, pres deat: Mr. Baker secetary Dr. S W EendriaH. teacher. A hearty invitation Q au The members of the church are urged Co meet al the sunday school hour to plan Co hear Eyauee ist Ste phens Pastors home p-0na 6#. study phone 16Jl
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
First Church of Christ Scientist.

FIT9t CFUTcN Of C7TIst scIe0tTst
 Located corner of Central and Garland avenues Services are held sunday morning at n oc,oek. Sub ject of tho lesson sermon, "Lovo
 Wednesday evening service a $ o'clock, at which time testimonies of Christian Science healins are given Sunday school begins promptly al 9:15 a. m, and pupils under the age ol 20 years are welcome. Reading rooms are now located ia the church building and are open daily, eXcap. sunday from to D. m, with - brarian in attendance The public is cordially invited to attend our ser- vices and y.st the reading rooms.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
Oranae street presbyterIar.

Rev P M Wyle, pastor There will be Sunday school at the usual hour 9.I5 o'clock a, ID. All teachers and pupils are requested to he on time so as % conclude the service Iu time Co 20 to the tabernacle for t-e n o'clock service. The Sunday school viii close in Ileuty of time for this service. No preaching ser vice, as the congregation wu wor- ship at the tabernacle both morning and evening.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
EDDIE ARLINGTON COMING.
Former Snowman We'll Known Herr will Have Stable at 0aklaw0
 This Year.

Eddie Arlington, iorme Fly ol me l0I Ranch Show which win.ered here one year. and who is well known lo- caIly win be here soon wi-h a sta 'l' of horses which vii, take part in the OakiaWu meeluz < the head of tae Arlington stable is st Lsaore. winch had tbe honor of the highest weight muosg n the bis handicap at Ee" Orleans yesterday when -he weights were announced Nr Ariinston and party of friends vul arrive in ieN days and remain da,il at4 iu April
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03
spirituaHsm.

Spiritual Alliance Society meets every Sunday h Royal theatre 1-4 Central avenue a 2:50 and 7.45 m. Good music Violin solo by Master Glen Harsh Laetures, tests and spirit messages by Mrs Mae Elmo, pastor and medium All geoma. @aats flnn
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

Dr. B w. BreeaIoye mas returned to the city and cah be found ct bis offices on Che third floor of the Ar
 kansas Nauona. Bank building 2-1i q.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

You Hooverlze when you order what you like, and like what you or der Good things t0 eat at Frisbys
 19-3S-tt
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

Dr. F b Thompson has returned To the city nd can be found iu his office in the Gaines block l-I0-d
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

AlrsEip Delivery SerVicc--Phone your drug wants to erey @ chucutt phone 645. (Formeriy Public Drug Col 1f-5-tf
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

Our c0faee is mot famous but va are tryine to maEe it so Como lauoe Room 1l-2-tfl
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

If its good coffee with pure Eeam and the best creamery butter you are looking for, you find t a. Frs5y's l2 @s-ts
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

See Nauh8raus in The Ii.is o- Ark5usas a the Grand Monday nigh.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

FOR COUNTY suPERlNTEN- LENT.
 The Sentinel Record l7 authorized to anuounea Camet br1ne4toH as candidate for county superintendent of schools. subject to .he action o- tho democratic primary
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

But when a Russian town falls into Bolsheyih hands we still don't quite understand all that has happened to H
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

The Eastman Kodak Department ot Sorreis Dru- Company established for SD many years is now thc largest in the south l-ct ur professional rho- toeraphers he your 'rruble Men and give helpful criticisms and iusuue- ljOus Prompt service I-3t-u
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

In so far as we are concerned we would have been willing for the ground hog to have seen a shadow yesterday if that was necessary to round up the footing
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

And the political pot. while not boil .ng, has at least began 10 simmer
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

Dr. w If Hckson announces that he treats eczema. blood and all kinds of skin diseases, by a method that IS simply wonderful Also diseases of the reetum and cures piles without The use oi the knife Twenty years in Hot Springs. Ark Citizens Ma tiOual Bank Building. 4-4-lS
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

While hat game along tho French front is'a hard one i, is observed that our boys are filled wi.h the courage of victory and moi one would leave auul the job there is well done
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

The state fuel commission appar- endy has made different arrange ments and the restriction will not have to be SO hard in the future
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

List yom accommodations at good proti price and everything will work ou, fue
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

Bu then inst imagine what ten days hence win ring in business ines. and let i, go at hat
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

Hot lunches served by the ladies of the First Baptist church Fridas and Saturday in the building formerly occupied by Glass. Chile pie and coffee. 2-1-at
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

See Manhataans in "Tho HHs og Arkansas at tha Grand Monday Bishe.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

Once more we have cleaned off the walks after tho weather man
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

Too many ires about the country for there not 10 De something subsan- ual in the anu-American propa-anda.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

But ,hen it won't 0e but short time until st. Valentine comes along and then everything ought be all right
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-03

willing to believe his time Hope is eternal
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-27
LEMKE SAYS
LEAGUE MAY
HOLD CAUCUS
The League Executive "Pre-
sumes" So; Quiet on
Speakership.

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 27.-The Non
partisan league caucus. the most m
portant law making adjunct of the
last North Dakota legislature. will be
repeated in the coming session of the
state assembly, according to infor-
nation obtained in Fargo today.
William Lemke, member o. the
committee, who is spending a few
days in Fargo on business. said today
that the caucus would most likely be
continued.
sumo, and the other fellow will hold
his conferences, just as in the last
session." said Mr.. Lemke.
Asked as to the speakership ques-
ton, Mr.. Lemke feigned complete
ignorance.
"Your guess is as good as mine on
that point said Mr.. LemFa
AS to the probable program, Mr.
Lemke also was reticent.
'It no doubt will follow the general
lines Of the programs laid down In
the last session of the legislature" he
said.
"I think. steps will be taken look
ing to the construction OF a terminal
elevator and a flour mill, and the ele-
vator should be in operation to han.
take longer, Of course, to open the
flour mill. which will be constructed
as an adjunct Of the elevator, but 1,
should also be in operation at the ear
lest possible. date"
Mr.. Lemke expects to go to Bis
marck the latter part Of next week
to participate in the opening cere.
monies incident to the converting OF
the legislature. He says no Nonpar.
tisan league caucus call has been is
sued as vet.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-27
$4,000 DAMAGES
WHEN CABLE-DRAWN
CAR CUTS OFF LEG

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 27.-That a
man who walks up an incline behind
a loaded coal car drawn by a cable
which has been supposed to be safe
cannot be held guilty Of contributory
negligence when the cable breaks and
the car drops back upon him. cutting
off a leg, is the ruling Of Associate
Justice Harry A. Bronson, who wrote
the opinion of the supreme court up
holding the Mclean county district
courts. award Of $1,000 damages to
Erick Abelstad Of Garrison. Swan A.
johnson was the defendant and APP
pellant. Abelstad was working in a
Ignite mine near Garrison owned by
johnson on October 20, 1917, when
~the-accident occurred.
Johnson's defense, contributory
negligence and the assumption of
risk inherent in any industry by any
person accepting employment in such
industry. will be abolished under the
workmen's compensation act which
will be passed sby the sixteenth as
sembly, s~uperseding the present liza
bility laws of the state.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-27
M'CRlL GETS
TERM FOR ARSON
Investigation of Fire Mar
s.; shall Results nj Con-
viction.

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 27.-State
Fire Marshal H. L. Reade feels that
his department has won a. notable
victory in the conviction In the Ward
county district court Of Ward Nc
Grill, found guilty Of arson and sem
fenced to a term of four to seven
years in the state ~penitentiary.
McCrill was owner of a large room
ing house in the Magic City's tender
.loin. After the Minot cleanup a year
ago, an injunction vas secured against
the McCrill property, and the sherih
to seal the door of the estab-
Slishment. McCrill, stating there was
some personal property n the house
which he desired to remove. persuad-
ed the sheriff to defer action until the
following morning. That was the
evening Of February 6. At s o'clock
the following morning fire was dis
covered in the MoGrill building. The
firemen quickly extinguished the
blaze, and it is alleged that they dis
covered that the building had been
fired in several different places, 1t be-
ing claimed hat holes had been
punched in the partition, and oil
soaked rags and paper inserted be-
fore touching a match.
< The state fire marshal was called
upon to make an investigation, and
he caused the arrest Of McCrill on a
charge of arson February 6. For one
reason or another the case dragged
along in the courts until the middle
Of this month. when a trial finally
was held, resulting in McCrilIs con-
|viction. The defendant has filed an
announces his intention Of carrying
the case to the supreme court.