Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-03
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The new building Of the Cincinnati Cham
her Of Commerce. Il the corner OF Vine ana
Fourth streets IN that city. which cost very
nearly t7oo, ZOO, was dedicated last week, and
a the came time the Chamber celebrated rs
semi.censeunial snnversary, and tho occa-
sion wss distinguished by the presence OF
representatives from chambers Of oil parts OF
the country, snd by addresses from ex.Gov.
governor Moves and others and exercises Oh
great interest.
Che Richmond Chamber OF Commerce sp-
s.Sr6hted a delegation with President AinslIc
SyXhe head OF IL. but the death OF hts wiie
occurred on the evening Of the day pxed 'or
hep.sture, and xessrs. Robert w. Powers
r. r. Lee. and N. ]. Drmmock went on 10
repressut this city, and they oil enjeyes inc
witt very much.
Near. Powers and Dimmock have re-
turped here, while Mt. Lee has extended DIS
trip TO Louisville.
TIE Richnenders bad very nice time
end were the rec'pients OF mnch aitenuon'
Thsy sneak In glowing terms OF the pros
perity aud enterprise OF Cipcinnati'
WORD FROM TIE OLD DOMINION.
The Cincinnati Cemmcrcial-Gszette has
yhe following Ia lis report OF the dedica'ory
ceremonies:
The last speech OF the day was delivered
BY Mr.. r. w. Powers, Of Richmond, Va,
who was presented by President Morrlson
with the following words:
~Tbe vtrg,nias, dear 20 us since the carly
dsys Of the Northwest Territory, we have
ir,st become attached TO them by new Ties.
Tbe great bridge Just completed that spans the
Ohio and the Chesapeake and ohio railroad
eompletes the chain that binds and make, our
interests one and lpsspzrable. i have the
pleasure OF introducing 10 you Mr.. X. W.
Powers, OF Richmond, Va"
"Nr. President think II IL due TO my
self 10 say that dia not expect to be here.
NV presence Is due TO accident. The Presl-
dent OF our Chsmber was provideniiaIiy de.
tained by severe affection which occurred
only q few moments before the time be was
10 have taken the train, nor did l know that
was 10 have q word 70 say on this occasion
untii entered the room. But az Hook upon
tbis magnificent building which you have
erected, and gaze on the intelligent audience
before me, and see ell about me the prosperi-
Nv OF your city, its wealth, Its intelligence,
it, culture, it, business capacity manifested
eyerywhere, and when remember that you
are child OF Old Virginia, am proud OF
you. [AppIause.l
az cannot, however, refrain from the
pleasure Of speaking and locking at you to-
dsy. have listened with profound pleasure
to the wonderful Development OF your ma
terial wealth. "A stated In the able address OF
your orator. Why, you haveeyen outstripped
The Old Mother. daughter and applause.
You were the cbi.d OF the old Common.
wealth, and l must admit that never heard
or saw such material evidences Of marvel.
Ions development. fAprlause.] II used TO
he said that we people down South were the
only people who could brsg. We have TO
give it up; we have retired" Laughter
and applause.
Taxing advantage OF the precedent estab-
lisbed BY the eloquent and shrewd gentle
man from the state OF corn and Oklahoma
boomers, Kansas, Dir. Powers told bis
bearers what grand old State Virginia was,
what marvellous wealths OF iron and coal and
timber there were on The hills and mountains
OF the Blue Ridge, along the line OF the
Chesapeake aud Ohio, aud what great OPP
psrtunity was there for Cincinnati capital to
find an Investment that would not only pay,
but would rebound to the credit OF Cincin'
natl and the grand old Commonwealth.
Secretary Paul 81. MillIkin then read list
Of those who had been invited TO attend the
exercises but were obliged to send regrets.
IL was nearly o'clock, and the reading oil
the letters and teigrams were dispeped With.
After this the President brought his gavel
down upon the desk and declared the ses-
sion adjourned.
One Of the letters alluded to was the fol-
lowing:
LITTER OF GOVERNOR LEE. OF VIRGINIA.
COMMONWEALTH or VIRGINIA.,
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, VA, January II, 1889.
Ihave the honor 10 acknowledge the re
oeipt OF an invitation to attend the opening
ceremonies OF your new building.
lam much obliged for the very kind and
cordial expressions contained in your letter
OF the 18th. Ny duties are so constant and
pressing here that am afraid II will not bt
possible for me to meet your members upor
that interesting occasion.
Yours very truly.
FITzHuaB LEE.
ME-. INGALLS,.
In the Gazette's sketches OF prominent
Chamber men appeared the following:
Foremost In the railroad interests OF tb'
West stands the distinguished President In
gals, OF the Chesapeake aud Ohio and Bis
-Four railroads. Essentially self-madc man
he 10 the recognized leader In many OF th'
nIOmlutut CouHuNttisi shu NbNi '-'e'
buttons Of our city. Mr.. ingalls, lives II
regal stvle on Walnut Hills. His attractive
family are noted for their hospitality.
lie has given Cincinnati direct communi
cation to Chicago and the great Norfhwes
via the "Kankakee," and to the Atlantic
seaboard by way OF the Chesapeake and Oai1
ever the great new bridge.
CHAPMAN JOHNSON,
the popular Cincinnati agent OF the Etn'
Fire-Insursnce Company, OF Hartford
Conc, was born in Richmond, Va, anl
came from that city to Cincinnati thirt,
years ago. He has been with the Etni
twenty-five years. He Is about forty YEAR
OF age, is msrried, and resides In Avoudale
He was president OF the Young Mems Mer
camille Library. and IL now president OF TN
Avoudale Choral Society. He Is toad OF art
mus,c, and poetry. He IL membsr OF tb'
Chamber OF Commerce. where be can be seer
every business day. He was . member 0
the Reception Committee, which covered II
self with glory st the dedication Of the grea