The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11

Special to The Richmond Nirginian-l
PETERSBURG. VA, March IL
DR. II. c. Leigh. city coroner, held
an inquest Friday night at O'Clock
at the undertaking esta biishment of
J. r. NORRIS & Son 10 inquire into
the death of Isaiah Harrison, who
Was killed Thursday night when the
Stamford car jumped. the track at
The corner Of Wythe and Main streets.
After several witnesses had been ex-
amined. further consideration was
postponed until Monday night at 5
o'clock when the case will be resum-
ed, the pestponement being due to
the fact that Mrs. Susan Grifith and
Captain Miller. who were passengers
iE the car at the time OF the scci-
dent and who were injured, could not
appear. The following compose the
jury: G. G. peasants, ". W, Presson
&. r. Spotswood. f. w. Prichard,
II. b. Pugh and a. s. Reinach.
MIR. Harbour I'm Petersburg.
Mr- r. $. Barbour. president of the
Alti-saloon League of Virginia, was
in Petersburg Friday Mr.. Barbour
made several calls leaving for Rich
rnond in the afternoon.
Dr. Cannon In Petersburg.
Rev. James Cannon. Jr., will oc-
cupy puIpits in Petersburg morning
and evening Sunday. He will preach
at High-Street and wesi-street Meth
hear Dr. Cannon in Petersburg. Mem
berg OF all denominations will be
present.
Car Men Released on Baii.
Motorman George w. Sermons and
Conductor NJ. q. Taileyr, who had
charge Of the Blandford car which
jumped the track, killing Mr.. Isaiah
Harrison Thursday night. when ar
raigned In police court Friday on a
technical charge of felony were re-
leased on bail of $500 for their ap-
pearance before police court Satur-
day.
Captain Gillian Going.
Captain Robert Gillian will accom-
pany officers OF Virginia militia who
so to the Mexican border This
assurance was given Friday by Gen
eral Sale in Richmond Major Har.
rison, Lieutenants Bowls. Watson and
Gill VIII be unable to- go for one
reason or another
To Visit orphana~e.
delegation OF Masons from
Petersburg will shortly visit the
Masonic Home at Richmond Mem
hers OF the local lodges have taken
a great deal Of interest in this or
phanage and several of the board OF
directors are from this city.
The Tobacco Market.
The sales of loose tobacco in tn,
warehouses In Petersburg during IN,
week has been very light. not more
uaan loo,e pounds being sold. How
ever, the prices for tobacco have beer
unusually good, Sand Tugs hay,
brought from 50 TO $3.50 a hundred
and good wrappers have sold high.
The market is active. but the farm.
ers are not bringing their tobacco int
the warehouses az Is the demand.
splinter in Her Scalp.
MRS charles Chenlik, OF Primo,
george county, underwent painful
operation at the Petersburg Hosnita
Thursday night for the removal ~ ,
large splinter which penetrated he,
scalp while she was hunting for hem,
nests in the barn. The trip to tn.
hospital was made after ntxhtfaIl
The operation performed by DIR. ]
G. Rennie was exceedingly painful
but not dangerous. and the woman
bore 1t without taking an anesth etic
Repairing Light House.
Extensive repairs to the light hous,
~ Jordans Point. down tho river from
Petersburg, are being made. Thi,
work will occupy several weeks.
TO Attend w. .. W, Meet.
= Messrs. Charles II. Godsey. Luthe,
y. Hargraye and other delegates e
the Grand Camp of woodmen of tho
World, which convenes at Roanoke
next week, will leave for that cit,
Monday. The party will return tC
Petersburg on Thursday.
Funeral Of MIR. Harrison.
The funeral of Isaiah Harrison. tn,
young man who. was killed by the cleo.
trio car on Thursday night. will b.
siass2& Sssnsssy afternoon AT ESQ o'clock
from the Grove Avenue church. ant
win be conducted by the pastor Mr.
Harrison was n consistent men, Der
OF this church. He was % years OF
age. and Is survived by two sisters
Mrs. j. II. Cerret and Mrs. Julian
Emory. of Prince George county---and
by two brothers-Messrs. Julian r.
and Rudolph Harrison. OF Dinw-iddie
county.