The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-31
NEGRO IS DROWNED
BEFORE BIG CROWD
WHEN SEEN IN RIVER, 1T WAS NOT
THOUGHT HE WAS IN ANY
DANGER.
MORMONS WILL MEET
WILL HOLD THREE PUBLIC MEET
INGs ON sUNDAY--HoLD GOOD
ROADS MEETING IN FRINGE
GEORGE.
MORMoNS WILL MEET

PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 30.---A
very peculiar drowning occurred in
the river this morning opposite the
Union passenger station.
A negro was seen swimming in the
middle of the river. Whether he fell
in or jumped in is not known. He
swan close to the shore, and then
swan again to midstream. After
sinking several times he finally dis
appeared and rose no more.
When he was first seen, number
of people thought 1t was a dog in the
water. Some who witnessed the
drowning said that it looked like sui
eide Others think that his swim
ming toward the shore and then turn
ing and going to midstream was the
result Of excitement. At any rate, the
man did not cry for help.
1t is thought, however, that the I'M
fortunate man fell from the tempo
rary foot bridge near the old Poca-
hontas bridge.
His body has not yet been recov-
cred, and his Identity Is not known.
One Year in Penitentiary.
Ben Richardson, coiored, was tried
ousiy shooting and wounding Robert
Palmer, colored. He was given one
year in the penitentiary. This was his
second trial.
Mormon Conference to Meet.
The Virginia Conference of the
Mormon Church will meet in Peters
burg at 1903 Bollingbroke street next
Saturday. There will be three public
meetings Sunday. The conference will
be presided over by Elder c. w. Cros-
by. Elder Charles A. Calls, presi-
dent of the Southern States missions,
will also take part in the conference.
Overhead Bridge.
Commissioners have been appointed
by the Chesterfield county board OF
supervisors to secure the right of way
for an overhead bridge to be built at
Cheeseman's crossing. on the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad, near this city.
The proposed bridge will be con-
structed a short distance from the
present crossing. The railroad COM
pany is ready to begin the work.
Good Roads Meeting.
A meeting in the interest of good
roads will be held at Bohemian hall.
in Prince George county, tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The board
of supervisors of Prince George coun-
ty and representatives OF the local
chamber OF commerce will be present.
The object of the meeting is to raise
funds to macadamize the Jerusalem
Plank road.
Funeral of Mr.. Andrews.
The funeral of the late Albert IF.
Andrews took place this afternoon at
o'clock from Ettrick Baptist church.
Rev. c. E. Brimm, assisted by Revs.
George w. Watkins and Lloyd G.
Moore, officiated. The following gen.
tlemen acted as pallbearers: Messrs.
w. w. Iaffoon. John Bowman Henry
Browder. Joseph Turner. John Car
roll and Edward Schenck The burial
was In BIandford cemetery
Ladies' Serve Supper.
The Ladies' Memorial association
served lunch and supper this after
noon and evening in A. r. Hill Camp
hall. 1t was literally patronized. The
proceeds will be applied to defray-
ing the cost of erecting new memo
rial arch in Blandford cemetery
Church Bencfft.
A very enjoyable entertainment was
given at Wilson's. Va, last night for
the benefit of White Oak church. It
was attended by large crowd
Mail Carrier Injured.
Andrew ]. Tucker. a well-known
mail carrier in Chesterfield county,
was painfully injured in an accident
last night. He was short distance
from the city when his horse became
frightened and ran away. Mr.. Tucker
was thrown and dragged some dis
lance. He was painfully bruised. al
though no bones were broken.
Brief Items.
Mrs. A. C. Dewell. OF Farmer street,
was taken suddenly i'll today. She
Is better this afternoon,
r. d. Tench, OF Stony Creek, was
here today on business
The musicale given last night at
the Good Shepherd church. under the
direction of Miss Mary Simpson
stNr trh ~ -.
crowd was In attendance.
w. F. Hitchcock. of Dinwidfie
county. was here today on business.
City Treasurer Ramey Is recovering
from an attack of sickness.
John c. Whitmore. a travelling man.
b. visiting relatives here.
Elliott NJ. Jordan. or Ashland, was
here few hours today.
Treasurer Hargrave. of Dinwiddie
county. was here today.
John Tucker. of Reams. was visi-
tor here today.