Nikola Tesla Fined $100 - Fails to Show Up for Jury Duty in General Sessions - Is Sorry Now

Nikola Tesla, the electrician, was fined $100 by Judge Foster in Part, I., General Sessions yesterday, for failing to appear as a talesman on the jury panel of that court for the October term.

Mr. Tesla said last night that he had overlooked the summons, because he had been absorbed in very important work, and, besides, had been away on Long Island for three days.

"I got the notice too late," explained Mr. Tesla, "but, nevertheless, I will apologize to the Court. When I become absorbed in my work I forget everything else."