Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-13
AFFAIRS IN RICHMOND,
Discussing the Late Closing
Days Of the Big Fair-NOtes.

Special Correspondence Of THE EVENING STAR
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. IL.
The excitement of the past week over the
result of the election has resolved itself into
quiet discussion Of the causes and the probable
effect. As to the causes conclusions differ but
slightly. Asto the effect opinions vary greatly.
There is about an equal division between those
who believe that General Harrison will make a
clean sweep as rapidly as conditions of public
service will allow and others who know that he
has committed himself to civil-service prin-
ciples and will have the backbone to be Presi-
dent himself. The ofice-holders generally
adopt the former view, and are beginning to
cast around for other vacations preparatory to
the eventful day when the broom comes along.
CLOSING DAYS OF THE EXPOSITION.
This is the last week but one Of the EXPOSE
ton, and politics are being lost sight of in the
renewed interest now showing itself in every
direction. The sixth week will close to-mor-
row Tuesday evening, and the exposition it
self will be brought to an end on Wednesday
make the last days of the great fair the best
and special attractions have been devised for
this week, with promises of still greater next
week. Tuesday has been set apart as Farm
ers' Day" when there will be practical field
display OF agricultural Implements. Wednes-
parade Of the grand and subordinate COM
manderies of Knights Templar and Master Ma
sons. The occasion ia the laying of the corner
stone Of the new Masonic Temple, on the cor
ncr Of Adams and Broad streets. This build
ing is to be Of brick, with stone foundations
and trimmings, very imposing in appearance
with tower rising high up above any of the
landmarks in that section Of the city.
Thursday will be military Day." when a
sham battle will be fought, in which over 500
trnn nil attn -
companies from North Carolina and the balance
from Virginia. The grounds will be fitted up
with shrubbery, buildings, &C., to represent as
nearly as possible the scene of one of the
battles around Richmond. Infantry, cavalry
and artillery will be represented, and &c, 600
rounds of ammunition have been been provided
for the occasion.
Friday will be South Carolina Day." when
there will be grand tournament and ball.
Saturday will be Boys Day" when the buds
OF the coming generation will be out in force.
Other and still greater attractions are being
planned for the few remaining days of next
week, when will close one of the most success
full fairs ever held in this country. 1t has GER
tainly proven the greatest ever held in Vir-
ginia, and of incalculable value in every way
to the city Of Richmond.
NOTES.
Mr.. VIM. F. Thomas, a prominent tobacconist
OF Danville, has instituted suit in the circuit
court of this city against the Bradstreet Com
Pohy Aoi ioci, hAiuS udnudScs at SZU.VUU, Dy
reason Of an erroneous report published by
that company Of his financial standing This
is the first suit Of the kind ever brought in
this city, and, perhaps, state, and is awakening
considerable interest among the business men
here and elsewhere.
The Baptist General association, of Virginia,
will meet in annual session on the 18th inst. in
Bristol, Tenn. 1t looks q little peculiar that
an exclusively Virginia association should be
holding its meetings in another state, but
Bristol is directly on the line between Tennes-
see and Virginia, the line cutting the town in
twain, the Virginia side of which is known as
doodson- There are separate corporations
and municipalities, but the Goodson end is
ignored on the maps and in the postal guides.
The coupon litigations, which by mutual
consent were held in allegiance during the CAM
paign, have opened in earnest again. Mr..
Cooper, the representative of the English
bondholders, has just returned from London,
and 1t may be expected that the old fight will
be more furious than ever.