Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
PETERSBURG
Democrats Preparing For the
Spring Election.
Fight In Behalf of Petersburg Gran
iie-Narrow Escnpc-EIecfric Rail
why survey Complcted-Pcrson
and GcncrnI News items.


and General News stems.
Petersburg, Va, March 1.-THE DEM
ocrats of Prince George Will assemble
at the County Court House on the 9TH
of April to nominate district officers
and appoint delegates to convention
to be held on the 18th to nominate
county officers. In these latter q good
deal of interest is manifested, as in all
instances strong opposition is being
shown. In Sussex county, since the re-
cent action of the County Committee.
harmony exists in the Democratic
ranks.
PETERSBURG GRANITE.
Mr.. r. b. Davis. Mr.. Alexander Ham,
ilton, and Mr. Robert Gillian, of this
city, have gone To Washington to rep
resent the interests of Virginia granite
before the Department, and especially
the Dinwiddic granite, in the awards
to be made for the government build
ings at Annapolis. 1t is understood
that the bid of the Petersburg Granite
Quarrying Company is the lowest by
many thousands of dollars, and that ii
Is being strongly fought on the ground
of quality. On the contrary, the tests
that have been made. and the many
years experience of the granite by the
government and corporations, have
abundantly proved It's very superior
quality and durability. Tho commit
tcemen who visit Washington are we'll
armed with statistics in this respect
The custom house in Petersburg was
built of this granite, and ut Fort Mon
roe it has been approved by the fullest
and most trying tests.
NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH.
n Pullman-car passenger on the
northbound train this morning narrow
ly escaped death on Washington street
While the train was at rest he got off
to take some exercise on the ground
platform. When the train moved
away he ran some distance with It,
grasping on the railing. and finally al
tempting TO jump upon the steps of the
car lie partially fell. and. hanging
above the rails, was carried some dis
lance before he could recover himself.
Workmen are engaged to-day in lay
ing the foundations for the large shed
to be built around the union depot for
the protection of passengers and the
pubic from the weather. The i'm
provement will be n handsome one, as
well as much needed
ELECTRIC RAILWAY SURVEY
COMPLETED.
Mr. NJ. O. Hawkins. civil engineer,
has completed the survey for the
Richmond and Petersburg Electric
Railway to Petersburg The road will
be about twenty miles in length. AS
surveyed 1t follows the turnpike as far
as Port Walthall, and from Port Wal
thall ii runs east OF the Richmond and
Petersburg railroad to Petersburg. Mr.
Hawkins. who is n former resident or
sj n nair In L ft,,
the survey.
MARRIAGE IN DINWIDDIE.
Thu sidcnce of Mr.. James Rawlings.
In liilW ode county, the father of the
h.id. vas the scene OF n very pretty
na rilge last Tuesday. The parties
were Mr.. Joseph Royal and Miss Car
r.. T. Rawlings. Rev. Mr. Turner per-
tormed the ceremony. The bride is an
accomplished and attractive young
lady, and n great favorite with all
who know her. The groom is one of
the most popular young men in the
county of Dinwiddic. The bridal pre-
sents were numerous and useful.
BRIEF MENTION
The Quinn Manufacturing Company,
which is now operating the Swift Creek
cotton mills, expect to have the mills
in full operation in about three weeks.
The mills are now using twice as much
machinery as they did ten days ago.
Mrs. o. jennings Boisseau is quito
sick with the measles at her home near
Dinwiddie Courthouse.
Mr.. Rufus Rainey. who has been
confined to the house for some weeks
by sickness. Is but little improved.
Mr.. George Watson, of tho Virginia
Military Institute, is hero on a visit
to his father Mr. Robert L. Watson.
Mr.. David Wake, who had the mis-
fortune some weeks ago to fall and
fracture his ankle. was able TO be out
on the street yesterday. He has to
walk on crutches.
Miss Bessie Daley entertained n few
friends with music and dancing in the
parlors Of the Hotel Imperial Wcdnes-
day evening. in honor OF her friend.
Miss Haynes.
The venerable Mrs. John S. Blick,
who is Ill from the effects OF a stroke
OF paralysis. which affects an entire
side Of her body. is somewhat improved
in condition to-day.
An accidental fire to-day at the
dwelling house OF Edward Wingfield. on
Jefferson street did some damage, but
was quickly controlled by tho depart
ment.
Miss Nora e. Reasley, very popular
and attractive young lady, died at her
home. on Mckenzie street. this morn.
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