The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-02

The Adjutant General Causes n Commotion
Amo-r the Other Orifers.

Considerable excitement prevailed yes
tcrday among the occupants OF the va
rious Offices in the new state Library
Building. and the cause Of II all was the
Adjutant-General, who had just taken
charge OF his new quarters. When the
Offices were melted out 10 the various
departments the Board OF Library COM
mlssioners set aside for the use or the
Adjutant-General the room on the south
west corner OF the ground floor. Inc
Adjutant-General valnly enieavoTed TO Sc
cure an additional room, and seeing al
his efforts in this direction frustrated, ne
concluded 10 achieve by strategy what
he could not obtain in any other way.
When he was asked by the board what
new furniture he would need, he mention
ed screen. and IT was granted without
hesitancy. few days ago the screen
arrived, and created a great deal or IN
dignation I'm certain quarters. Inc mon
ster is 14xs feet, and 1t became apparent
that the Adjutant-General intended 70
have II placed in the hallway so as TO
cut OF the southern end OF the corridor
next 10 his office, thereby creating an
additional room. There was at once Sc
rlOus objection raised 10 the disngurinf
and darkening of the beautiful interior
OF the building by such an unsigntly
piece Of furniture. Several members OF
the board refused their consent 70 the
putting up Of the screen. and II sim rests
against the wall in another part OF the
building.
Meanwhile the Adjutant-General moved
into his new office, and did not seem
greatly disturbed over the fact that ms
favorite screen had not been placed III
position. lie first filled up his Office Win
all the old trash from his former quar-
tiers. which must have been handed down
tn the incumbcnts Of his Office from
time immemorlal. Old. wOrm-eaten, d.
lapidated shelves and similar arucles OF
useless furniture were placed alonsSiuo
the handsome desks Of the latest styie
which had been ordered, In keeping Win
tho general outfit OF the building an old,
faded Brussels carpet. which might nave
been in style about fifty years ago, covers
part Of the floor. and the rest or the
rickety furniture completely Nils MP the
room, leaving hardly room FOR the Ad-
jutant-Gencral 10 move about.
But stin there had 10 be provision made
for the accommodation OF Lieutenant j.
T. Knight the present associate OF the
Adutant-Generai, and a place had also
to be found TOR John Snyder the ar
morer.
An old third-rate desk was. therefore,
placed i'm the corridor next 10 the Adult
tant-Genorals office. and by the latter's
direction. There Lieutenant Knight is 70
reign supreme. An antediluyian book
case, that threatens 10 fall apart at al
most any moment fills the opposite cor
nor Of the corridor. and an antiquated
sofa of uncertain style, and still more
uncertain material, seems TO be IN keep
ing with what appears 10 be first-class
junk-shOp.
Colonel Morton Marye was not at his
office yesterday. but his return Tomorrow
morning Is looked for with great interest
by the other occupants OF the Library
building. Some rather lively times are
expected. and something like an impromp-
IN war-dance is considered 10 be among
the coming attractions.