The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-30
STATE PHARMACY BOARD.
Interesting Session Held This Year
In StauntOn.
DEGO ARRESTED IN CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Negro Murderer at Lsrge-Tho THRIVING
Town of Bucna vista-An Ola eoi-
oniaI Residence Burned.

srAuxroS. Oct. 20. Especial The Viz
cinia Board Of Pharmacy began its meetings
in this city YESTERDAY The first day was as
usual. devoted to matters of business interest,
discussing and deciding questions pertaining
10 the administration Of the pharmacy law,
&c. Yesterday the examination Of applicants
began and will DO continued from day TO day
until completed. The nuqbor Of applicants
present il twsnty-four one OF whom Is !ady.
and judging from their intelligent appear
auce the class will be IN every respect equal
% any previous class and probably IN some
respects superior, showing the advantages
derived from this board in stimulating study
and raising the stan lard OF pharmacy.
The members of the board. A. at present
constituted are: Robert BTydon. president
l.. f. Reckwith secretary: &. Is. Fleet. >. T.
Christian and John w. Pierce. The manner
in which the board has been received here Is
very gratifying and tho members viii carry
away with them pleasant memory OF one OF
the most enjoyable meetings they have over
held. Last night they were most nahd-
somely entertained 10y Mr. Howard NaYt,
who in very informal but most nos
pitable manner called at the hotei ana pro
posed walk He introduced them 10 the
elegant apartments of the Beverley CUB.
which were put ut the disposal of the gentle
men during their stay N NtauntOn. FINALLY,
in COSY room at Tom Burkes restaurant
was spread IA feast which would tempt any
epicure. no matter how fastldlOus. Oysters
or the half shell, partridge on toast pleas
Ents venis0n and other things were dls-
cussed until late hour. when, remembering
the duties OF to-day. they said good night TO
thor pleasant host, the brilliant Captain
Bumgardner. and Nh Bradley.
To-day the class received cordial INVITA-
Ion . Of
the Young Mems Christian Association. to
visit and make use of their rooms and gymua-
SUM al any time during their stay. II any
OF our friends belong TO societies that want to
have good meeting place, advise them to
come 10 Staunton. and my word for 1t they
will never regret u.
Interesting Items From Charlottesville.
CHARLoTTEsyIrI Va. Oct 20 Especial
The condition of judge Knox. of this city, IS
critical. Hiss and ms nephew Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General have been with him
some days A consultation OF physicians. at
which Or. Pepper of PHILADELPHIA, was pres
ent. has been held. The trouble ~ heart dis
ease and no expectation Of recovery seems to
be entertained. Judge Knox came to this city
from Pennsylvania and purchased the hand
some Antrim estate on High street
Another burglary was committed yesterday
near the Union depot. Three negroes were
CtuCtIutu III H. lhD % HuOlu Ntlc HiicSbVh
The third escaped after q hot chase The cap
tured urglars gave the names OF John Saun-
ders of North Carolina and I'd. Kenney of
Richmond. Our jail IS full Of negro crimi-
mails.
telegram was received this morning By
Capt. :. NJ. Keller announcing the death at
San Antonio. Tex. of his eldest son. John J..
Keller Mr. Keller lived in this city many
years and WAS long in the drug business ut
the University. where he was thrown with the
hundreds OF young men who attended that
institution.
A rOugh-looking man. believed TO be an
Italian came TO the city about two weeks ago
aud began the candy and fruit business at
small stand on Main street. The man gives
the name Petro Leon. His Appearances not
prepossessing. and little surprise was felt
when it transpired Yesterday that on more than
one occasion he had enticed young girls into
his place and offered them indignities. }es-
terday q little girl was inveigled into his store
and indecent Liberties attempted TO be
taken. when she made cutlery. and
when released promptly reported the case
t. her parents. About 9 o'clock last night n
number Of indignant gentlemen went to the
Italians stOre-some say TO notify him 10
leave town, and others say for a more sum
mary purpose when Policeman Greaver APP
peared on the scene and interfered. The
Dago was arrested and lodged in Jail. There
is great indignation.
At a special meeting of the city council
plan was formulated y which the University
OF Virginia is 70 have a water main of It's own
from the Charlottesville reservoir.
Mr. G.. A. CATERS funeral took place at 3
O'Clock this afternoon from the Methodist
church