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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-29
ACQUIT DIR. JOHNSON
Jury Reaches Verdict After Deliber-
atire Seventy Minutes.

Jury Reaches Verdict After Delibcr
ating Seventy Minutes.
Richmond, May %. = DR.. Lemue
johnson. Middlesex, n. C., dentist, was
last night acquitted of the charge Of
numbering his wife, Alice Knight
Johnson, on December 20, 1917, by al,
ministering poison. It took the L
men just one hour and ten minutes to
reach their conclusion.
DR.. Johnson was graduated year
ago from the dental department Of
the Virginia Medical College. He
dailyamet Miss Alice Knight, clerk
in the college office. The friendship
developed into a love affair which re-
suited in their marriage on Septerl-
Der IS, 1917. Then Dr.. Johnson was
called for service in the National
Army. He brooied over this consid-
erably, together with the fact that
his father and mother were both Ill,
and that he had not told Miss Ollie
White, of Zebulon, y. c., O.: his mar
riage to Miss Knight.
Early in December johnson re-
ceived word his wife had died Of pois-
oning. He came at once to Richmond.
On his way home to M!ddleseX, after
the funeral, he stopped at Wilson, \.
c., where he swallowed poison. His
life was saved by the timely arrival
of physicians. Subsequently an in
vestigat!on followed and traces Of
were found in the dead
girls stomach. Johnson was arrest
ed and brought to Richmond, where
he was arraiencd on charge of MUIR
der. Early in January he was indict-
ed and since then has been confined ii
the city Jail without bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-29
ATTACKED BY U-BOAT
Submarine Kills Spanish Vessels Cap
tain and Two Others.

London, May 29-tA U-boat attack
on a Spanish steamer resulting in the
loss Of three lives and eliminating IN
an apology by the submarine COM
mander, is reported.
The U-boat fired on the Spanish
steamer Marie Pia, killing the cap
tain and two others, and then aided
!, the rescue Of the panicstricken
passengers. A boat was upset in the
excitement. The submarine comman-
der then expressed his regret over the
attack. saying he did not know the
nationality of the vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-29
Better Cooking by
Electricity,

Women have long known that electric cooking IS
cleaner that banishes all the dust and ashes OF coal
and wood and SCOT and fumes OF gas. lhey nave
known that it makes the kitchen cooler; the air
purer that is the most convenient way to cook Now
they have the word Of the women who stand for the
most scientific cooking methods known, that electric
cooking produces better results than any other
means.
Let us demonstrate the various sizes of ranges
and refer you to the satisfied electric range users
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-29
FIRST TRUE DEMOCRAT
President of Fordham University Dis
PLAYS Crucilix Before 10000 People.

New York, May 29.-sHere is the
first democrat" said Father Joseph a.
Mulry, president of Fordham Uni
versity, elevating the crucifix before
10000 persons who attended the SIN
teenth annual military field mass Sun
day at the Brooklyn navy yard. Faith
er Mulry, who preached the Sermon
continues:
"!Ie did not ask men to die for sell
fish ends, but TO die that they might
aid other men. That is your work"
The mass was celebrated by Mgr.
John T. Chadwick. president Of St.
Joseph's Seminary, who was chaplain
Of the battleship Maine when she was
sunk in Havana harbor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-29
COMMON COUNCIL

At a regular meeting o. the Com
mon Council of the city OF Alexandria,
Va, held May %, 1918, there were
present Howard W. Smith, President,
and Messrs. Ruben, Desmond, Pohl
Ballenger, Burke, Armstrong, kauf,
man.
A quorum not appearing the boarr
adjourned until Tuesday night, June
4, 1918, at s o'clock.
Testc.
| Daniel R. Stansbury,
| Clerk of CoulS:il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-29

1919, adopted by the Common Coun-
Gil May 81, 1918, was received from
that board, read three times and after
! having been amended was passed by
the following vote: Ayes, Messrs.
Anderson, Robinson, Harrison, Viii
kins, Batcheller, Summers and Mr..
President. Noes, none.
An act to appropriate a part Of
the city revenue for the fiscal year
ending May 81, 1919, also q resolu
ton providing for a temporary loan
OF 100000 were laid over.
An ordinance for imposing and col
lecting taxes on persons, property,
etc, within the city of Alexandria,
Va, for the year commencing on the
first day of June, 1918, and ending on
the 31st day CT May, 1919, adopted
by the Common Council May p, 1918.
was received from that board and
laid over
Bills of Julian F. Chauncey, SS3.43;
Charles King & Son Co., s66.15; the
Corby Baking Co., s20.2S; Edgar
Warfeld, jr, s30.O7, and Thomas Lam
non, $9S.42, were referred to the FL
nance Committee.
A communication from G. A. Har-
low in reference to the fountain att
the intersection of Cameron and Royal
streets, submitted by Thomas A.
Fisher, Mayor, was referred to the
Committee on Streets.
A communication from various or
CARNATIONS requesting Council to en-
act laws for the purpose of safe
guarding the interests of the youths
of the community, was referred to the
Committee on General Laws.
A petition of the Alexandria Air
craft Corporation for permission to
erect a temporary frame Office room
over the sidewalk on the north side
of Pendlcton street, east of st. Asaph,
was granted.
A petition Of C. T. Goods, chief of
police, for an appropriation OF $500 to
meet his expenses in attending the
convention of the International As
ISOLATION CT Chiefs in Kansas City,
June II TO Ia, was referred to the
Finance Committee.
A resolution appropriating $500 TO
reimburse X. w Ogden for amount
paid by him in the purchase of horse
for the Reliance Engine Company, al
so a communication from Mn Ogden
recommending certain increases in
the salaries O.! paid members Of the
Fire Department, were referred to
the Committees on Finance and Fire.
The following were received from
the Common Council and their action
concurred in:
Communications from James Gar
vey, deputy health officer.
Communication from Gilbert J. Cox,
clerk of the Alexandria School Board,
embracing an estimate Of the cost OF
operating the public schools during
the school term of 191S-1919.
Communication from Leo P. Har-
low suggesting placing a flag upon
the City Hall building, as the city |
went cover the top in the recent
Liberty Loan campaign.
Petition from Lydia L. Spoiford |
asking for q conveyance of certain
land in George Washington Park.
The board then adjourned.
T. F. Marbury,
President.
Teste
Luther II. Thompson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-29
OFFICIAL
Board CT Aldermen.

At regular meeting of the Board
CT Aldermen of the city Of Alexan-
dria. Va. held May %, 1918, there
were present:
+. f. Marbury. ESQ, President, and
Mcssrs. Anderson, Robinson, HaTrI-
son, wilkins, Batcheller and Sum-
mers.
An ordinance for imposing and col
Letting licenses within the city Ct
Alexandria, Va, for the year com,
mencing on the first day of June. 1918
and ending OF the 3lst day Of May
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-29

Yearly, Quarterly or Monthly ADULTS.
Income and excess profits reports a
speciality
Systems installed; statements made;
books opened and closed. Office, 6lI
l4th Street, II. w. Phone Main 6o96.
Residence, phone Col. $685..
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-02

FOR SALE:-Nice Jersey COW with
young calf. Apply Mrs. c. B. Bowen,
Sshrdlu cmfw bvygpqki shrdlu cmfwc
Sixteenth avenue, Phone 44S.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-02
J.T. WESTBROOK AND
BROTHER
CORDELE GEORGIA
THE HOME
OF HART SCHAFFNER
AND MARX CLOTHES.
NEW REMEDY IS FOUND
FOR FIGHTING HEM0RRHAGE

oIochHolm, March 19-Discoyerv
by Professor Rudolf Fischl of Prague
OF new remedy for commbattfng
hemorrhage is announced by tbe
Journal of the Austrian Apothecaries
Association. The remedy is made from
ahltherto unknown element in the
lung-tissue of certain animal. If is a
reddish brown power which dissoIyes
in water into foaming, slimy sub.
stance.
After series of experiments with
animals, it has been employed ON HUI
man beings. 1t is reported to stop
quickly the most dangerous hemorr-
hayes, such as those from the liver,
kidneys and brain substance, and to
be especially valuable in the case of
the so-called haemophiIes, persons
whose blood is deficient in coagulable
elements and for whom the slightest
cut means serious and possibly fatal
hemOrrhage
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-02
.HONK FORD hike
HIGHLY ENJOYED
LOCAL CITIZENS HAD FINE TIME
IN FLORIDA BY J. M. SIMS

April, 90, Mr.. j. A. Feagle and wife,
Master Ralph Briscoe and | took our
places in our new Tank, best known
as Ford, and started from Cordele to
Fort White, Fla. as the Ford rolled on,
moderately comfortably, over trench
es, dugouts or washouts, ! observed
closely the crops and gardens along
the route. Wheat, corn and oats seem
ed to be just as good as the land
could make them. When it comes to
meat, bread and vegetables, O,Boche!
Florida and Georgia will go over the
top this year Cotton looks sorry. and
to my opinion, is less in acreage If Mr.
Boil Weevil makes bold attack on
this crop. next year he will be COM
pletely whipped by starvation.
After thirteen hours drive our Ford
went over the top, and we broke into
Mr. A Feagle's splendid home where
we received most hearty welcome
In due time we were ushered into a
luxuriously furnished dining room
where we sat down to a table bounti-
fully spread with various kinds of the
richest food, and the beauty of it is, it
was all raised right there on the farm.
ham in slices as big as your hand. red
gravy, fried chicken, chicken pie, eggs
fresh country butter by the pound
butter milk, clabber, and sweet milk
by the gallon, take your choice, beans.
Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes. and
the best syrup you ever ate made from
Japanese cane. After all these things
coming to the table three times day.
Mr.. Feagle has a large amount of all
the above mentioned articles to put on
the market. which means "silver
wheels" at all times of the year Yes
/ mentioned eggs and chickens and to
give you an idea. the first six months
of last year they gathered one hun
,'dred dozen eggs per month. This year
they are falling short of that.
Mr.. Feagle raises but little cotton
he has a very fine lot of hogs. also a
fine herd of cattle He has fine bear
ing pecan orchard. sold eighty-three
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-02

dollars worth last year from three
trees. In his yard is a pecan tree the
trunk of which measures seven feet
and eight inches in circumference, this
tree is heavily loaded with fruit every
gear but it is of the small kind
Friends. lets move to the farm. if
we only put forth an effort. we can al
ways have good, wholesome food, and
at the same time help the boys in the
trenches to go over the top" and give
the Huns all that is coming TO them.
Mr.. Willie Feagle was at home on a
furlough from the Navy, and it was to
see him principly. that we made the
trip. He is now an officer on some big
ship. and gets a salary of eight hun
dred dollars. He will. in a short time
be promoted to paymaster on his ship
which means salary of two thousand
dollars to start with. We are now at
home in Cordele eating war bread"
and "Store bought" food Our trip was
one of pleasure from start to finish.
and to God. the giver of all things, we
give thanks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
GERMAN FORTRESS OF
METZ UNDER DIRECT FIRE.

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Sept 20.-The
German fortress of Metz is under
direct fire from American guns of
large calibre. Asst Sec'y Of War
CroweH told mem hers of the house
military affairs committee today
when they conferred with him and
other officials az the war depart
ment
They we're also told that Gen.
Pershing had not Yet revealed the
identity Of the American units en-
gagged in wiping out the St Mihiel
salient
Aircraft production was progress
ing favorably was the encouraging
information also impaired 20 them.
a total of seven thousand Liberty
motors alone have been built mp TO
date, many of which had already
heen shipped 10 France.
Disease among the American
troops abroad had also been greatly
reduced. CroweU said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
HUNS PUT Up MORE
DESPERATE FIGHT.

international News Service.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY N
FRANCE. Sept 2o-CS a. M
Alarmed by the British success OF
the past two days, the Germans
have massed endorsements along
the Hindenburg line putting up
more stubborn resistance in the
past % hours than in any other en-
ga gements Of the past month.
The Germans counter attacked at
several places during the night
penetrating the British lines. but
were driven back after bitter fight
ing at all but a few points The
British gained the western outskirts
OF Fresnoti I'm local operations.
There has been no major en-
Eagements today up TO the time this
was written German troops are
occupying prepared defenses and
increasing their opposition every
where.
Artillery activity is Increasing
also
The fourth British army eau
tured 5000 Of the 10000 German
prisoners taken.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
BY HENRY 6. WALES.

International News Service.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
on THE LORRAINE FRONT
tnoon). Sept. 2O.-A German attack
was attempted at O'Clock this
morning, under cover of mist.
against our lines in the Haumort
and Rembercourt sectors. but the
American artillery slammed down a
violent counter barrage fire that
completely routed the boches.
The Germans were unable to
reach the American lines. so savage
and accurate was the gun fire from
the American batteries. AS the Ger
mans fed they left numerous dead
in front OF the American positions
During the night the enemy es-
tablished machine gun posts on the
outskirts Of the village of Haumont.
(The villages mentioned in the
cablegram are all on the front west
and southwest Of Metz
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
CONFLICTING PREDICTIONS
OF FATE OF SUFFRAGE

international News Service
WASHINGTON. sept. 2O.-Two
predictions on the outcome Of the
struggle over the federal suffrage
amendment were in circulation at
the capital today. Senator'S were told
by anti-lobbyists that the amend
ment is certain 10 be defeated. They
said they had 36 members pledged
10 vote against IT. Only 81 negative
votes are needed 10 defeat the
amendment if the full mem bership
Of the senate is present.
Suftragists. on the other hand,
were giving circulation 10 a predic-
tion by son. Jones Of Washington,
who hes taken an active part in lin
ing up his colleagues for the amend
inert. that the amendment is certain
20 pass
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
Indian Scouts Hunt Out
Foes Machine Gun Nests:
Yank Captures a Saloon

couple OF IA bbits. flushed enr Oute.
He killed both Of them.
At NorrOy he looked up a French
woman and persuaded her 70 cook
them for him From this woman the
lieutenant learned that two Germans
who had been operating a saloon
were still asleep and unmindful of
the approach Of the Americans.
Captures Both Huns.
Arthur entered the cafe, captured
both Of the bartenders and a large
supply of beer.
(What happened to the supply is
deleted.)
During an American attack on the
northern flank of the front six Ne
groes, employed in laboring detach-
ments, wandered through the forest
in an effort "a get a better view Of
the battle. Su denly they came upon
detachment Of 20 Germans. The
Negroes had no weapons save picks
and shovels. but they charged and
the Germans surrendered. The Ne
grOes marched proudly 10 the rear
with their prisoners.
Praise Yankee Engineers.
American tank officers are en-
thusaistic in their praise of American
engineers who have been advancing
ahead of the tanks. filling up pit
traps left by the enemy, and enabl-
ing the tanks 20 make unusually
rapid progress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
SCHWARTZ SAYS
OFFICIALS MUST
HAVE EVIDENCE
Police Cases Will be Probed
Hereafter-CaSSidy
Frees q Men.

The position OF the prosecutors
office in regard TO cases brought into
court hereafter, without sufficient
evidence TO sustain a conviction or
even take up the courts and states
time with the proceedings. was
definitely stated 10 City Judge Gil
mer Friday morning by. Deputy
Pros. s. p. Schwartz.
Mr. Schwartz addressed the court
after Asst Chief Of Police William
Cassidy had dismissed the charges
against % colored men who were
arrested for alleged frequenting a
gambling house at the Negro club
on s. Michigan St
The officers We're detailed 10 ar
rest the inmates upon the foregoing
charge but found no evidence a the
time TO warrant the arrest. Never
theless all of the men were brought
10 the station and booked for trial
The officers were acting under
orders from the chief of police
81 am instructed to dismiss these
cases by Chief Cassidy" said Mr..
Schwartz when the court convened,
because Of the lack Of evidence 70
warrant a conviction"
Chief Cassidy verified the state
ment by the deputy prosecutor and
NJ. Schwartz continued:
Now that the court may be
under no misapprehension as 70 the
case. police officers arrested these
men and they We're charged with
the respective offerses. although az
the time the defendants were doing
nothing contrary 70 law
No Trials Without Evidence
There is no censure TO be laid
upon any particular member OF the
police department. but want TO
say now, that If. I'm the future the
evidence brought in by the police
officers is insufficient 20 warrant go
ing 10 trial there viii be no trial
We have. heretofore gone TO trial
in cases when we realized there was
insufficient evidence We did SO
however. because Of the request Of
the police officials We viii no long
er be forced 10 the trial Of cases
without evidence
In this particular case am not
censuring any individual officer who
was detailed upon this case. fer he
simply obeyed orders. but 7 am here
70 make It plain TO this court that.
in the future. evidence must be Sc
cured before the state viii proceed
70 the trial OF the case
Il am glad % hear this" said
Judge Gilmer. When police off,
GERS have not had sufficient evidence
20 prosecute, the cases have often
been turned into persecution.
There IS plenty or evidence 20 be
had II the police department wants
H. but I am glad 70 know that half
cooked cases viii no longer be
brought before this court"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
SERVIANS ARE
WINNING BACK
NATIVE LAND
BulgarianS EVaCuate Positions
From MonaStir to ihe Var
dar River, Fleeing in
Great Disorder.
BY EARLE G. REEVES.

international News Service:
LONDON, Sept. 2O.-B:36
p. m)-The Bulgarians on the
Balkan front are in flight over a
front of 70 miles and have evac-
uated their positions all the way
from MOnastir to the Vardar
river, it was learned from au-
thoritative sources this after
noon.
Servian troops under COM
mand of the Servian crown
prince, are winning back their
native land and already the new
allied positions are 80 miles in
advance of the old ones.
Cavalry is pushing beyond
Poloskho.
The Bulgars are retreating in the
widest disorder . The allied Of
fensive is constantly widening.
Heavy Artillery Firing.
There is heavy artillery firing on
the sectors held by the Italians and
French and in the vicinity OF Mon
astir (Which the allies hold.
The British and Greeks are now
expected 30 push forward on the
right wing
The Servians alone captured
5000 prisoners and so guns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
GERMANS LOOT
VILLAGES BEFORE
GIVING THEM UP
All Civilians Ordered Out of
Pagny Sur MOSeIIe-BuiId-
ing Up Strong Line.
International News Service

international News Service
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN LORRAINE Cnoon). Sept. 20
All the civilians have been ordered
from the village of Pagny sur Mo-
selle by the Germans. who subse-
quently looted the village. German
prisoners reported today.
CPagny sur Moselle lies just north
OF the fighting front on the Moselle
river and is about 10 miles from
Metz
The Germans are building a strong
defensive line behind Pagny sur
Moselle. The civilians taken out OF
Pagny sur Moselle were sent to
Moulins. which is northward.
All of the metal in the village was
carried off by the retreating German
soldiers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
YANK BARRAGE
BREAKS DOWN
HUNS ATTACK
Germans Try Counter Blow ir
HaumOnt and Rember-
court Sectors, But Are
Pushed Back.
international News Service

News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY ON THE LORRAINE
FRONT, Sept. 2O.-01 a. mD-
American troops have occupied
AmerswilIer. i'm Alsace Con the
front west of COlmarl
American patrols made the
discovery that the Germans had
Withdrawn from the place and
then the Americans occupied il.
\ German order has been
taken by the Americans de-
scribing how towns and build
ings are TO be Systematically de-
strOycd during retreats.
The German soldiers are or
dcrcd TO dehle the country and
TO place time mines everywhere.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
NAVY CASUALTIES

Iuternationa. News S-vlee
WASHINGTON Sept g0-The
navy department today announced
the following casualties
Alfred Andrew. Baltic Mich sea-
man second class. drowned an train
ing camp, Seattle Wash. Sept Il,
Roy Ellsworth joyce Of Deer Isle.
Ne. Quartermaster third class.
drowned Sept "A. Elmer Ellsworth
Thomas OF Isle an Haut Ne. sea-
man. drowned sept Is, Joseph John
Collins. chief Quarternaster Law
renee. Mass. severely injured bob a
seapiane accident at Pensacola. Fla.
Sept Il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
LABOR WANTS A
PART IN PEACE
London Congress Protests
Against Any Secret
Treaty Aims.
nternational News Service

International News Service:
LONDON. sept. 20. C11:60 "a m.p
Representation of labor at The
peace conference which sends the
present war. the holding simultane-
ously of world labor consress and
formal protest against the con
tinuation of the war for any secret
treaty aims not in accordance with
Prest Wilson's fourteen points
are the principle declarations OF the
inter-alhed labor and socialist con
ference. i'm session here today.
All of these principles We're con-
tanned i'm resolution which was
submitted during the early part OF
the week by Samuel Gompers. presi-
dent of the American Federation OF
Labor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-20
FRENCH REPEL
FIVE COUNTER
BLOWS Of HI
RepuISe Enemy in AiIette 5
tor and Gain More Ground
Before ST. Quentin
0utp0StS.

mteruluoual News Service
LONDON G21o p. d
Sept 2O.-Briti>h troops al
lungej. forward on The ID
northwest of ST. Quentin
THURSDAY. advancing one
and capturing the import
town of MOeuvreS. the war
fee announced TODAY.
CAIoeuvres is about seven n
west of Cambrai and was am
post Of the northern end OF the
denburg line. The Germans
been lighting desperately there DO
effort 10 hold up The British
vance,
In the Epehy sector part OF
old British defensive system
been recantured
Violent dghting centered AFRO
Moeuvres and there was ano
hard struggle on the Lempire-ET
line where Malassise farm was
en- from the Germans.
A few prisoners We're capture
Huiluch and elsewhere.
Official Text
The text OF the official re
reads.
British troops attacked on