The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-16
.C0RoNER's JURY HOLDS
NOfll RESPONSIBLE
Says Mira Ieseie NJ. Rpbinson's peatt,
Was Duo to Pistol Bullet
Fired by Him.
PRINCE GEORGE COURT TO-DAY
Among OAsos Before II VIII BE One
Of Alleged Criminal Assault Charged
Against Aged Negro Now In Benr4co
Jail

Petersburg. Va. May ls.-,At the
Inquest held today In the undertaking
ing parlors OF J, r. Morriss and Son
by Acting Coroner c. q. Peasants,
to inquire into the cause of the death
of Mrs. Lottie M Robertson. the fury
returned a verdict to the effect that
the deceased came to her death as a
result of hemorrhage and shock
caused by pistol shot wound In the
abdominal aorta fred by James T.
NOEL.
The only witness examined was
Berta. the little daughter of Mrs.
Robertson, who Is not yet ten years
or age. Her testimony conformed
very nearly with the statement which
she made In an extremely excited
condition Immediately after the shoot
Ing yesterday afternoon. DR.. f. L.
McGiil testified as to holding an au-
topsy and failing 10 locate the bullet
and as 10 its effect.
NOEL. who Is now confined in the
city tail. told yesterday afternoon that
he had swallowed tablets which would
end his life and it was reported on
the streets today that he was dead,
but an examination by the Jail ply
slclans failed to show anything alb
normal in his condition and his story
is not generally believed.
The funeral OF the victim will take
place at the grave in Blandford Gem
erery at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Rev. F. w, Moore officiating.
Infant Left In Suitcase.
An infant only a few days old was
left by some unknown person in the
back yard of prominent Chester
family about 10 o'clock last night
and when its cries attracted the at
tention OF members of the family the
baby was almost chilled. The child
was left in suitcase in which two
holes had been cut for ventilation.
II is thought that II was taken to
Chester by some person in an auto
mobile. In the suitcase was found a
note requesting that the baby be cared
for 1t will probably be placed IN
some home In Richmond.
Prince George Court starts
The May term of the Circuit Court
of Prince George will open tomorrow
morning with a number of important
cases upon the criminal docket,
among them the case of the Common
wealth VS.. the negro Jones now being
held in Henrico Jail for criminal as
sault, and that of negro who re-
Gently committed a double murder at
Hopewell.
Floyd Pillow Recovering
The many friends throughout Pc
/ tersburg of Floyd @. Pillow, son OF
Delinquent Tax Collector Robert L..
Pillow, who was dangerously injured
in an accident In the Norfolk and
Western Railway yard where he was
employed. on the night OF November
IS, will be much pleased to know
that his condition L. SO improved that
he Is able to walk about the hospital
unaided. The young man at the above
! time accidentally slipped and fell in
/ front Of yard engine. Practically
/ TO hopes were entertained for his
recovery. but after six months OF pa
( tent suffering and the best of care
at the hands of the nurses in whose
care he has been. and the splendid
treatment by DR.. RI. Aulfck Burke,
/ home with hts relatives and friends
IN few days.
Negro Fngitivcs Arrested.
Bernard Cozard and Gus Thorpe
two negro fugltives. were arrested
by Deputy High Constable Guinan
yesterday The two negroes several
months ago while confined in jail al
oxford Y. C.. after having been con-
victed of larceny. made an assault
upon the taller and succeeded In es-
Gaping. An Oxford officer came to
Petersburg last evening and returned
with his prisoners today.
BaraCa Glass Elects Officcrs
At yesterdays session of the Baraca
class OF the Wesley NJ. r. Church
following an Interesting lesson period
taught by Mr.. w. r, Wood, officers
for the ensuing term were elected. as
follows:
Teacher-W. r. Wood.