The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-30
Glll DECORATE
| FtDERALS' GRAVES
Day WIN b Generally Observed In
foterSburI and Many WIN Visit
National Cemeteries.
ce Georges Quota Half Dozen
ms Terms-Many Reports OF Can-
oidacies, Although Primary E1ec-
uon Is Stfll Year on.

Petersburg. Va, May 29.-Tomor-
s0W, Decoration Day, will be observed
lsnsally in Petersburg ana the
eovfhsids. On this occasion many
nundreds usually visit the National
cemeteries Just south Of the city and
near City Point and place flowers
upon the graves Of the soldiers who
nave been buried there for many
pears Every year each Of the graves
marking the last resting place of the
FEDERAL dead at these cemeteries 10
1scorated by the keepers OF the ceme-
xy with q small American flag, which
2 IN impressive scene to witness.
Funeral OF Mrs. EAnee.
The funeral Of Mrs. Moilie Brock
we'll Eanes, wife OF Mr.. Charles D.
Danes, an account of whose death
aaa been mentioned in The virginian.
was conducted from the Third Pres
oyterian Church. of which she was a
nsmber. at 4;30 o'clock this after
boon in the presence Of a large as
9emblage Of friends and relatives.
he pastor. Rev. Michaux Raine. Of
1ciated, assisted by Rev. Pembroke
Church. A profusion of the rarest
ioral tributes attested the esteem in
which Mrs Eanes was held In the
fommunity. The following gentle
men were pallbearers:
Honorary-Dr. r. A. Martin. Or.
q. A Burke. r. G. Bass, Bernard
Mann, f. V. Farley John w. Friend.
4. G. stratton and j. =. Nelms.
Active--B A. Hubbard. d. Perkin-
bon. w. P. Drewry ]. G. Quarles. J..
". Bozel, w. s. Hayes and ]. 8. Hub
,ard.
Interment was made in Blandford
Early in The Running.
Although the primary election for
he nomination of Candidates for city
pmces Is yet more than year OFF.
announcements are being frequently
Rade by candidates for the various
emces to be filled. Alderman J, q.
auarle< OF the Fifth Ward. an
eoming a candidate for City Sergeant
70 succeed Sergeant John b. Evans
Who has announced that he will not
gain be candidate for office.
dessrs. W. G. Andrews, Houston Par
ham and John b. Hubbard anpounced
heir candidacy for the Office some
months ago, and with Alderman
puaries in the field. the race is ex-
bected to he closely contested. There
re now more than 2,000 qualified
Foters exclusive OF Confederate vet
rams in the city, and it is expected
ha. 5000 will be qualified by the
ime OF the election.
More Men For Oregon Hill.
Sheriff w. f. Boisseau. OF Prince
George County. carried to the State
'enitentiary Saturday prisoners con-
Ficted at tie present term Of the Cir
uit Court of Prince George as fol-
cws:
Henry Baker, grand larceny. two
ears.
Bill Smith. highway robbery. ten
Fears.
John White. highway robbery, SIX
een years,
Henry Jordan. grand larceny. one
ear.
Richard Powell. highway robbery
en- years.
All the prisoners wes~ colored.
Miss Pauline Ruth Vest.
Miss Pauline Ruth Vest. the attrac-
i've young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs,
klexander A. Vest, died at the home
e her parents, Ia Lee Street, Ettrick.,
ID 1880 clock this afternoon Miss
Fest was In the fifteenth year of her
re and a consistent mem Der OF the
lethodist Episcopal Church. She
lad been III three weeks. Besides
ker parents. she 10 survived by two
brothers and three sisters-Edward.
Norman, Rosa May, Ruby and Bea-
lice Vest. all of Ettrick. The funeral
rill be conducted at 8 o'clock We'd
esday afternoon and interment will
q made in Blandford.
Invitations Issued.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roper. of this
ity, have issued invitations 10 the
narriage OF their sister Miss Anne
Iftiiiken Kennedy. the wedding to
Axe place at $40 o'clock Wedn esdav
vening, June Z, at 43 South Market
threat