Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-26
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
Richmond Military Divided In Opinion ms
to the ACCESSIBILITY of Attending Inaugu-
ration Ceremonies in Washington The
so-Called Farmers Fair Tho virginian
Pilot .Endorsed-A Big Denl Closed
List of Young Mon Who May Practice
Pharmacy-U Union Painters Protest.
Especial to virginian-Pilot.)

Richmond, Va, Oct. 25.-An incident in
connection with the fire which destroyed
Grove Avenue Church some days ago
has somewhat pathetic feature.
In addition to the church and its fur
niture the fire consumed the library of
Rev. J. b. Hawthorne, the pastor, which
was valued at $1,000.
day or two afterwards a member of
the congregation found near the church
single leaf from a book-all that was
left If the splendid library. Upon the
leaf were several verses strangely appro-
pirate TO the calamity which has befallen
the church and pastor He took the lea
and had 1t neatly framed Last night
a io the he prayer meeting It was presented
much affected by the incident.
DIFFERENCE or OPINION.
There seems to be Il difference of opin-
ION among members OF the Richmond
military who have been talked with as to
tn the - advisabillty of attending the inaugu-
The talk has arisen from the announce
ment made TO the Richmond Blues last
the inauguration. no matter which parry
should prove successful.
II will be glad to go if Bryan is elect
co." said military man to-day. but it
doesn't seem to me to be proper for the
Virginia sodiers-al OF them Democra IS
Mckinley" VI
The IT., boys will go # they arc, ordered
10 DO so. but they will enjoy the occa-
sion much more If Bryan is elected"
An effort Is now on foot it is said. to
have both the SEVENTEEN and seventy
lirSt regiments present at the inaugltra-
ton
THE FARMERS FAIR
The so-caled Farmers Fair" which
closes here tomorrow. has not proved
LIS ITS claim iiih,d to the title; Aside from the
been nothing worthy of notice. a few
SIDE SHOWS are In evidence. and tho first
two days an army OF thimhle-rig and
bunco men found many victims among
the unwary.
THE VIRGlNIANPILOT ENDORSED.
p The editorial article in tho vlrginian-
Pilot yesterday on the play Self and
Lady, which, was presented here few
mended. The show offended tho taste OF
The refined people who Witnessed II. and
they join with the VirginianPilot in
hoping that there may be no more of such
'rottcnncss."
BIG DEAL CLOSES.
The, company which has recently ac-
CURED control OF the greater portion of
ne street ear lines of Richmond. under
the title OF the Richmond Passenger and
rover company, to-day closed Il deal To
spend 100000 in converting "a large tract
park.
1T is said that the parties who have
charge OF the deal will shortly put up am
F-N''S"'' l''Ni ~ .N'MloIl NEWS
MAY PRACTICE PHARMACY.
The State Board of Pharmacy. which
mas been in session since Monday has
completed the examination of the papers
OF those who appeared before the board
Tor certificates TO practice pharmacy in
Virginia and to-day gave out the follow
ing list OF successful applicants:
Registered Pharmacist-J. Mason Gill
liaDic. Danvillc, Va.
Registered Assistant Pharmacists
Thomas G: Dabney. Jr. University. Va. +;
c. +. Collins. charlottesville VA A. s.
Harvey, Hampton, Va. Frank S. Andcr-
son, Richmond. Va; Charles NJ Fn,mtlc-
roy. Staunton, Va; j. l.. Williamson
Richmond. Va, and l.. r. Wright, Rich
mond, Va.
UNION PAINTERS PROTEST.
committee from the Trades and La
Dor Council waited on Colonel John w
richardson, Superintendent of the Capj-
toi Grounds and Buildings. this morning.
and protested against the Governors 8
mansion being painted by non-union
workmen Col, Richardson heard the
committee, and then informed them very
PLAINLY of his course. He told them thai
his duty To the state required that he
should award the contract to the lowest
responsible bidder, and that In dischnrn-
ing that duty he did not inquire whether
me bidders were union or non-union
men; Democrats or Republicans He
SAID that neither the question Of or
Eanixcd labor nor any other considern-
tio!l--save the best interests OF the STATE
would enter into the matter in any way
whatever. 80