Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-03
PETERSBURG.
DEATH or A VENERABLE LADY-THE
ELECTION CASES.
Rives Memorial Pund-Confsderate Memo
rial.Day Exercises Common coun-
Gil Proceedings-Thev v.
and C. Railroad.
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,rorrrspoudence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
JUNE 9. 1896.
The remains OF Mrs. NJ. L. Claiborne,
cousort of Rev. John Gregory Claiborne,
of brunswick county, who died yesterday
AZ the advanced age Of eigbty.four years,
were brought to this city to-day for inter
menf In Blandiord cemetery. Deceased
was the mother OF DIR. John Herbert Clai-
lone. Of this city, and was noted for her
many eraces and exalted Christian charac.
ter. The funeral services took place at the
cemetery.
some comment was caused In the CON-
munity this afternoon by the telegraphic
report in the National Republican OF the
proceedings m The Circuit Court yesterday
in the matter OF the election cases. The
report Is construed as o reflection upon
Judge Hancock, whose course, II has gene
rally been conceded, has been one OF fair
ness and impartiaity.
The fund started some time ago for The
erection Of n monument 10 the memory OF
DIR. George l.. Riyes, OF Prince George
county, the Democratic candidate for Con-
press in this district. who died on the
morning OF the election, Is progressing very
slowly. II has not yet reached $3.50. 1t Is
believed II some organized effort were made
the necessary amount 10 erect handsome
and enduring monument TO this worthy
citizen and patriot would be raised Without
difficulty.
Judge Hancock will tomorrow take up
The cases Of the election judges for the
sixth Ward at II O'Clock, and the Judge
proposes 10 continue with them without
Celay until the conclusion. II ~ expected
that the proceedings tomorrow Will he Of
unusual interest.
All arrangements have been completed
Iy the Ladies' Association for the OBJ
seryance OF the 9th OF June n Confederate
memorial.day. The ceremonies will be
much more elaborate than usual, aud the
military display VIII be very fine. Many
companies from other parts OF the State
will visit Petersburg on that day and par
ticipate in the exercises. Among the
military who will attend are several
companies OF the Fourth Virginia regi-
ment. the Richmond Light Infantry Blues,
and the Norfolk Light Infantry Blues. The
time is not distant before the Association
will endeavor to carry out their long cher
ished scheme Of erecting o monument in
memory Of the Confederate dead who are
buried in Blandiord cemetery 10 the num-
Der Of many thousands. The graves for the
most part circle around beautiful hill, on
the apex OF which, site bss been selected
for the monument. The ladies have already
a nucleus OF this fund laid aside.
The closing exercises OF the ColOred
Normal School, near this city. have been in
progress during the last day or two, and
have proved highly crcdtable TO all con-
cerned.
The proceedings OF the Common Council
last evening were not marked by anything
Of special interest. The Finance Commit
tee asked for and were granted authority
TO renew notes amounting 10 between
$1,000 and $4,000. This was done for the
reason that some $50, 900 Of last years taxes
ere still unpaid. II was announced by the
chairman of the Finance Committee that
Colonel John Il. Guy, OF Richmond, had
Leen engaged as counsel to look after the
interests Of the city in the matter OF the
Virginia and Carolina railroad. The sub
j. ct Of introducing the electric light in the
city was discussed, but no action taken.
There is complaint among the farmers OF
Ibis section OF rust in their wheat, caused
ly the long spell of wet weather. Other
wise, this crop is looking well and pro-
missing. ROBIN ADAIR.