The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-20

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standing must be proved by the presen.
iation of certificate Of membership.
II has. with its Characteristic soliciiude !
for the welfare Of its members, estab-
lished an EMPLOYMENT Bureau, whereby |
the best possible places are got IN the |
shortest possible time for members who |
are seeking employment And 1t be
comes the duty and pleasure OF every |
member of the association 10 do what |
ever lies In his power TO procure eligible |
places for unemployed members.
Ii has by its efforts induced fiftytwo
railroads to sell five thousand mile ticket |
books at two cents per mile, thirty-three |
per cent less, on an average, than be
fore.
These are but a few of the many bene-
| fits derived from the consistent and
honest work of the association. Yet,
not satisfied with what ii has already
accomplished, it is putting forth its most
powerful efforts in the Congress Of the
| United States and in various other
directions 10 gain concession which VIII
be of invaluable benefit TO the mem
bers of the travelling mems fraternity
| Travelling men all over the country, APP
preciating the marvellous benefits which
have accrued and must hereafter accrue
| from the wise and prudent course which
this association has pursued and Is pur-
suing. are joining hands with us in hearty
cooperation.
By the grace Of God there was never
body of men knit together by higher
motives, or for whom the future offered
fairer promises Of success, than are the
+. p. As
THE NATIONAL PRESIDENCY
The suggestion made by the National
Press Committee some time ago concern
ing change In the national presidency
| has evidently taken root, as will be
seen from the following:
The question has been lately asked us,
Whom would YOU prefer, out of the
many mentioned, for president of the !.
=. Az As fsi as the National CONNER
cial Trareler Is concerned In the matter,
we prefer man who, in the judgment
Of his associates in the society, can do
the most good for the greatest number
one who would bring 10 the executive
chair the respect Of his fellow travellers
the confidence Of their employers, and
reputation for prObity and industry in
commercial transactions. lie should be
a successful business man, who has by
his achievements i'm the mercantile arena,
demonstrated that he is in possession
Of qualities which, according to King
solomon, will enable him 10 stand before
kings. and hold his own against all
corners lie need not be gifted with the
grace Of Chesterfield, or the personal
magnetism Of q Napoleon, but should be
endowed with full share of sound COM
mon sense be practical in his views and
honest in his utterances. There are
many such as we have described in the
+. II. \. garden, who need but the cult
walton Of their friendship to discover
their inherent good qualities Among
them can be found one who, though not
holding an Office at present in the giftof
the national body, is the efficient head OF
an important committee in his own State
division.
lie has proved himself to be jealous
and unthing worker in the ranks, and
from personal knowledge and common
report among the brethren, we infer that
he is the fortunate pOssessor of those
qualities of mind and body SO necessary
for leader DO you wish to know his
name Well, guess, and you may soon
arrive at the root of it.
WHAT THEY SAY OF OURSELVES.
Mr.. H. +. Hirshberg, who has served
: as secretary and treasurer of the Nir-
ginia division for four years past, was
not "a candidate for reelection, declining
his name 10 be used for another term
As chairman Of the National Press Com
mittee Mr. Hirshberg has filled the re-
quremenis OF that station with decided
skill and marked ability. He has been
recommended by his division for the
Craftsmanship of the National Hotel
Committee, position second TO none in
importance on the T. p. A. executive
staff Should he be elected thereto at the
coming convention, the T. +. A. will
+ never regret their action, but will secure
in him a personihcation Of those de-
? sirable qualities so necessary TO carry
project to complete and successful
frution. In bis present position no one
, can accuse him of neglect of duty. lie,
in common with all energetic and active
; workers, has no doubt made oppOsers
but that is the inevitable result OF all effort
and the common lot of all master spirits
His friends far Outnumber his foes. and
foremost among the former he can
always count on the National Commercial
Tracclr
T.P. A. GRIPLETs.
For National President II. Y. Root.
of Indiana
Colorado has reelected Phil. 1rOun-
slime president, and no better selection
could possibly be made. Phil, We con-
graduate both you and your division.
Illinois, who BY the acts Of incOrpOra-
ton is entitled to nstiOnal director,
have recommended ex-Secretary John X.
Stone for the said position.
What's the matter with Louisville for
Convention OF 80; That is, providing
Denver don't ask for il.
Should the Convention elect J. G. Van
Pelt, of Kentucky, as the successor OF H.
+. Elirshberg, of Virginia, il would make
no mistake.
The 81. Louis Western Trareler devotes
a column OF its May issue to a well
wOrded eulOgy of our efficient National
Secretary, VI. Silyerstone. To all it SAYS
concerning him we cordially agree, and
add thereto our sincere wishes for his
future success He has, in our opinion.
proved himself valuable man 10 the I.
p A., and should for his strenuous eff
orts in its behalf be substantially re-
Sarded.
Virginia will present the name of J. G.
IAN Pelt. of Kentucky, as chairman Ma
iional Press Committee, TO succeed Sec
| cetsry Hirshberg, who declines 10 allow
his name to go before the Convention for
reelection.
All members who desire to attend he ]