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The National tribune., 1891-03-05
MASSACHUSETTS.

Orders No 2, issued at Lowell, by command Of
r. D. Eddy, ColOnel-A. l. Peck, Adjutant-eon-
tains the following:
BY vote Of the Division Council. and on invita-
ton OF Gen. George A. Custer Camp 2, of Detroit.
Il has been decided that the annual Encampment,
Michigan Division, Sons Of Veterans, u. s. A., shall
occur at Detroit, the first week ia August and at
the time Of the National Encampnlent Grand Army
Of the Republic Circulars and special orders will
issue from time to time giving full information.
The loyalty Of Michigan Sons" Is about TO be
proven. Let each Camp arrange at once to send
not less than 10 members fully armed and equipped.
We should have eco " sons - in line on the day of
the grand parade. The honor and future Of the
Division is IN. the bands Of its members; each 10
responsible for his share Ia making mRrring the
same. BrothersI do you fully realize your duty 4?
Let not our Division be shaned AT Detroit by COM
pArisOn with the work Of Massachusetts, sons
They did their duty nobly aud we'll a. the c. X.
National Eucampmeut al Boston. Are Of Michi-
gan less loyal to the noble principles Of our Order?
Your Colonel would answer-NOi and believes that
every true Michigan Son Of Veteran will at once
make arrangements 10 insure hrs presence AZ De-
troit TO do homage to the Grand Reunion Of the
gallant men WHO made this Republic our pride.
The Adjutauts report for the quarter ending
Dec. 81 last shows the number Ia good standing 40
the last report los Camps, 2, i2J members. A
gain made of "a Camps, 3g5 members There
were lost 81 Camps and GIL members. The num-
ber in good standing Dec. 81: lOI Camps, 2,l96
members.
Camp so. Of Maiden, has adopted the United
States Army uniform, with white facings.
A. @. Titcomb Camp, 10, of SewburypOrt gave
\ musical and literary entertainments in GAR
Hall Thursday evening last Thursday evening
March 5, the Camp will have an Od-fashioned
baked bean supper and Campfire. Half of the
fund" which will be used to take the Camp to
Detroit next August.
The next Division Eneampment will convene at
Lowell the second Tuesday in June, instead of
May. The Division By laws have not been amend
ed so IL will necesstate the Convention being held
at the time specifedin the Bylaws.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
WASHINGTON,

Officers Of The following Camp nre.
den George III. Thomas, ], Seattle-Capk I'd
NRrd W. Young. w. D.; First Lieut.. r. IT, Smith
Second Lieut., Aria George; Council. IT, w. Dist
rich, Geo. t. Breidsnstein, r. j. Hemen.
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/ POTOMAC

The 23d Encnmpmcut met last week IN Washing
ton. Capt. James NJ. Pipes aud solomon y. FRunce
were the most prominent candidates for Depart
mont Commando, aud after Rn extended and very
spirited contest CoMrpde Pipes won. THE other
officers chosen are: - v c., Andrew r. Dinsmore
J. ". c., AIya - THher: Medical Director, j. J.
pWman; Chap levi II. York Council II Admin
isirgtiuu. Amos y. Cunning. William e. Seville, q.
J.. Younger Richard ! Benll, W. H. Peck; Dele
gUtcs Arthur J. Hendricks L. $. Emery, r. ID.
Adams Robert johnson; AltcrnHtes Willis IS.
Pomeroy. william George Hall, George Wagner
aud Samuel NJ Gordon. Col. Neazey visited the
EnCWmpmrut. being escorted from his residence
Go the hall hy company uf the Old Guard Of the
District. Tho Chiefs address was
"A touching and eloquent record OF the distinguished
and vHlurous services rendered boy the soldiers TO
the Republic, and of their sacrifices aud suficrlngs
for The cause af thc Union. He paid high tribute
90 the work 81 the Grand Army 81 the Republic in
promoting loyalty and IN caring FOR and relieving
such of their comrades as have been oveltRken 10y
want or misfortune.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
INDIANA,

BIinu Camp, 50, celebrated Union Defenders
Day by interesting exercises at the Courthouse,
Ierre Haute. Large preparations were made, and
the brothers were fully repaid for their trouble
for when the hour arrived the hall pack ed
with people. and standing room was not available.
Morton Post, i, and Morton Relief Corps attended
In a body, and Capt George W. Krietenstcin acted
a. Master Of Ceremonies.
Officers Of the following Camps are:
CO.. III. Trip, ScIpiO-CHpt., E. III. Whitman
First Lieut., Wu. Bainstae; Second Lieut., John
Bainstaei Council. John Day NJ. K. Green, samuel
Barr.
Capt. A. J. Ross 2l2, ,AndsrsOnville-Cnpt.,A A. J.
Ross, jr.; First Lieut.. Albert stevens; Second
Lieut., A. j. Clark. The Camp Is Ia a fOurishng
condition, with IS regular members and a snug
sum in the treasury. The brothers recently played
a comedy Tor The Camps benehL.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
WISCONSIN,,

l.. o. Chase " Old Abe Camp So located "A
Oshkosh. was named after the famous war sa4Io
ofthe8thWis. Our Camp though young fs bsvfD, =
Eood' heaitly growth. We expect the Commanders
ln-Chlef OF Our Order here in March to attend The
department Encampmsut GAR and say = few
words to the Oshkosh boys Officers: Capt M
=; Fhiiips First Lieut., Shep. Freeman second
Lieut., a. Il. Rickard Chap. VIM. Reea; Firsa
Serg Z, l. o. Chase q w. 5. Chas. W. Seh0enian !.
y. =, Ihos T. Allen; ,. of G., Irving G. stonst
Rrincipai Musician, J. r. Eldridge; c. of G. r. o.
Woiyerton; q. c., Willard KEGS p G., r. III.
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PENNSYLVANIA,

Bradford Camp. 288. Bradford was mustered
FEB. 10 with ~ charter members. Officers: Cana
Eugene willard, First Lieut., Newman smith
Second Lieut., F. f. Cloud First Serx't Jxmes IA
Mosberi Q NJ. s.. r. r. Jones; Chap W Fiahsrt
>. Of g., }. p. CrOz-en; G. - John Crossen Prin-
eipAl Musician, G.. W, Cloud G.. Of Co. s. M Nysl
L1umg-- ~. - E--L.--- O. " C--nL -.-- 80
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MISSOURI.
MONTANA,

tuItr Poet. si. SHTco1ie has rendered "a graceful
tribuie o. tiie memory Of Gen. W T. Sherman iu a
Gel %. resolutions
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MICHIGAN.

L. @. LOckery, Newaygo: We believe the Captain
Of the Camp here IL the smallest Captain in the
country His hight is four feet two inches: his
age "A years, and his weight 68 pounds. He il
finely formed, and makes gallant officer.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
CALIF0RNIA,


Officers Of thC following EoSl arc:
George H Thomas. 2, san FrHuci-co-Com., y NJ
IitcIfeid: s. " C.. Elisha Brooks; J. v. C., L.
Munger: Adi't a. J.. TciJucr; q, NJ, Charles H.
Bliuu; surg, q. A. kirkpRuick; Chap, NJ. {. hi.r
ris: d d. A. y NininE o. t., g. j. Nelchi > NJ
a sumner. q NJ s. Joseph Simnusnn; J. -,
VIM lIeRley: d =. p. X. Downer. The Post has
pnsrcd particularly impressive and extended reso'
luiious on the death OF Gen. w, 4, sherman.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05

IHa seventh annual EnCampmcut will convene
81 Anaconda hprl q, a. the Opera House al j
O'Clock .. In., that being toe 25lh or silver auui-
NsTraTy ~ ihC organ izAiou of thr q A r. aud tIIe
Z3ih Anniversary of the battle 81 PIusburg land
inE ~ shiloh. meeting ot the Council 0f Ad-
miustratOu viii be held Gi Al OC clock a. n.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
RHODE ISLAND.

Camp p. Of Wesger y
brothers Of two families
lows Capt. Oliver Nc
McVey f; Second Lieuf
Charles r. McEnuis:
y. McEHnis; Council,
Ennis, Charles McEnu
record Of beiHz The lars
Camp in the Order.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05

Officers 81 the following Post are:
h o. Siebbius. s. Blsbee-COm. j, W. Howell; (;
r " g.. John Ellicison; J.N. g., VIM. McDowelli J.
AdTt Charles Tracy; Surg, Mark Shearcr; CHAP.
Rym. IigRett; q. NJ, B. III. Crawford .. d., w. ~.
l.ouE.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
NEW YORK;

More than 200 veterans attended the annual
Iucampment Ht Rochester last week. Homer IS
Webb, late Du0rkerper of the Assembly a nrami
npnt Caudidute for Department Commander with.
drew his name and eft tle field, aud 80 Charles m
Freeman whs chosen Department Commander,
.. v. g.. Edward K Dewey, Albany; }. v. O.
Edward a. Muzcy, Brooklyn; Chap. Rev. CLARK
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
NEW YORK.

Officers Of the following Camps
Gen VIM. 7. Sherman Camp 5, Schenectady,
were installed by Capt. @. III. Il. Moran, OF East
Albany Camp, 25-Capt, Edward Cole; First Lieut.,
Henry Van Vie; Second Lieut., :. j. Carmichael; !;
Council r. r. Carmichael, @. W. r. Van Aernagn,
VIM r. Schrieber.
Schuyler IO4-Capt., VIM. N QuacISenbush; First
Lieut. John NJ. Briggs; Second Lieut., George t..
Johnson.
John Brown, 1l6, Lake Plaoid-Capt, IT, O..
White; First Lieut., Miles Kennedy; Second
Lieut.. Will H. Kirby; Council, Lowell Newell, H.
r. Britted, Miles Kennedy.
OHIO.
A beautiful Gag. the gift OF Albert Galloway
Cnnip OF Xcnia has been presented to the school
Board OF the town. Interesting program followed
the presentation.
In ohio bin TO provide for furnishing arms and
eauipments Tor Camps of Sons of Veterans has
been Introduced ia the Legislature. IL provides
that upon application from any Camp In the Divis-
ion having Is members in good standing, accom-
pnuied by "A suitable bond, the Adjutant- General
shall furnish guns and equipments.
Officers Of the following Camp are:
Robert Lincoln, l54-Capt, j.. III. Dement,; First
Lieut., f. LunsfOrd Second Lieut., j. l.. Vermil-
lion; Council, Levi Lunsiord, L. II. Dement,, j. w.
Demsnk.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
ILLINOIS,

John Morris Camp BIS OF Rock Island celebrated
their first anniversary and Washington's birthday
by musicals and Campfire at their hall. The
entertainment closed with supper and dancing.
Officers OF the following Camp are:
Naperyilie, 2l6. Saperyilie-Capt, Frank j.
Weismantel; First Lieut., Charles K. Belts; Sec
ond Lieut., Henry +. SayIor; Council, ". VI,
Givler, O. X. Belts, A. W. Laird.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Divisions.
Elections of Officers. etc.
CONNECTICUT,

The following officers have been appointed on
the staff Of the DivisiOn. Commissioned officers
Surgeon, Noel VI. Pease Thom psOuville, with rank
OF Major; Chap, g. ;. Parker, Deep River, with
rank OF Captain; Asst Surg. W. f. Symonds.
Cnionville; AdIt, ID. r. Ford Merden; Inspector,
A. /. kirkhnm, Ausonia; ON. X. W. isbeIl,
Meriden; Mastering officer, ". J. Bisseli Litch-
field; Judge-AdvOcate, W. A. Andrews Cheshire
stoned officcrs-A. T.. SOuthmayd, MiddletOwn; {;
U. Ms, r.. y. Perkins Litchheld; 8. VI A. r.
Gould, New Haven; Hospital Steward, O.. n. Har-
ding. Birmingham; Color-Serg't r. w. Short,
bridgeport; Chief Trumpeter Justin McCarty,
Norwich, all with rank Of First Sergeant
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
NEBRASKA.

NEBRASKA
Corp Tanner Post 2g7, Curtis has pussed ap-
pfopnatc resolutions 0H the death oi COmTnde
william D.. o. rardum, Surgeon uf tbe Post
NEW JERSEY
Toe urW Department Commander Capt. J. II
Mu.lla.lu. ui Newark Dr. New j-F.oy man Us birth
having been born ln New itruu-vick 20 yrurt ago.
DE nns cduolted bl tle Military Institute of Ken
turA aud entered use service iu 1851 Captain of
lht o3iu lHo. ald served lu tllr reg Uncut until
transferred Co the 4h ~. A. Iuf- in which iie re-
manned Boo hetlNs service uutIi Dee l5. 1870 hen
ho AsHs placed on tiIe retired LISA for wounds aud
dis,i'itIet Trceived. l- frt position SEQ thc Order
Na- tl4Hi ui Commander 81 George a Meade Post
81 Philadelphia. latrI he WBs tIHIi-igTTcd 90 lht
~ phi llu,ii 81 Rev Jersey, aud Bulucd Lincoln
Post, 81 Newark u lt-3. Five times De- Hnr served
o. Aiu ou the siiih 81 IuWuUu iu a. lof b. now
amembcr OF the National Council of Admiuisitti.
sion, aud mucn Hslecled fgT Department Conn
mnudcr hc wHE holding thc office af Aa-i,lAui In
EpcctpT General 81 the United States IIc reside.
90 Newark, ana ls Secretary Of tue Merchants
Insurance Company, aud popular with the com-
TRdcs
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
CONNECTICUT.-

NHIhauel Lyon aud hoberI Q. INitf I-Dr'h' !"
Hartford are each soon 30 be presented with SUIT
able valumcH in which 90 keep their memorial
records the gifts Of 27 OF lartford's prominent
citizens The volumes are about Is inches loul
and Id inches wide They contain about 400 pages
stl of (which are toT memorial records ot the mem
bars ~ iHc posls and the remaining 100 pages
for tlIs history OF thc post~, for the recording %
memorial resolutions and other matters which a n
wanted for future reference.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05

Wright New York; Surg, $. q. Cook, New
York, Council Ot Administration, Theodore l.
Poole Post 1915 Martin short Post 80; George =.
Hopper, Post =; Joseph r. C!oary Post 3g5 Chas.
AT Bufaio. on Feb. o. Bidwen- Wilkinson Post
2, presented fla, Gag 10 the High School. MAJ:
G. III. SlUWits made the presentation speech and
Leroy s. OaimEn presented the new nag 70 Irincl-
pal Henry z. Emerson who received 10 Ia behalf OF
the school
Col. Fred Taylor Post 70. Trenton. viii give a
dramatic gad musical entertainment in the Acad-
emy of Music aud the Horticultural Hal on March
10. The same entertainment will be given iu both
buildings on the same evening. The proceeds VIII
bc applied 10 the Post charity fund.
OHIO,
wolch Post, 400 UhrichsvIle. will hold an open
Campfire In the City Opera House on Thursday
cured for the occasion, and cordial Invitation n
extended 10 all,
OREGON
Fnragut Post, a.. Latourell Fails, has passed
fttiuC resolutions the death Of It's Commander,
Octavlus Drake, who died Jan. II.
PENNSYLVANIA
Altoona was the place chosen for the Encamp-
ment tits year, which met Feb. "a The city was
in holiday attire and street parade took place
before the Encampment opened. Department Com
muUdcr DennisOu presided, aud tie reports OF De-
pHrtneut officers were received. The Assistant
AdjutRut-ticuer report showed that Posts were
mustered ~ dming the year at Boyertown, West
ARntlcuke, GoHtsyille, Snulhburg and MartouEillc,
while Ht Smith's Ferry, MRsontown, Penheld,
Adamshurg, COChrauvilie and Reedsville Posts had
been dishauded, although the members Of them
most all Rfterwsrd joined other Posts Posts 2l9,
CO. 81. So g. CO. 35 30, lS9 %. sg7, 500 and q show
te largest gains for the year, while Posts JIG, lOl
a. So G. 53 S. 49, 81 4s 275, 36 d03 So 20i D. 2s7
d 800 aud ~ show the heaviest losses Post ;, oi
! Philadelphia, b. the largest la the Department,
having total OF 7t5 comrades IN good standing,
! with Post l45 Hs the smallest, having only nine
comrades Two hundred and forty-si Posts show
gpius Tor the ycRr aud 2i3 show losses. There have
been q33 members gained and 5726 lost, leaving
/ 43S2O comrades in the Department. sharp con-
test resulted la tc election OF George q. Boyer for
Department Commander: John II. Msckie, Senior
Vice Department Commander; Judge 4. A. Morri-
! son. Junior Vice Department Commander; Coun-
ell, T. W. Sheugle w. !. Patterson, j. IS. Maxwell,
/ A. A. paucoaSt aud y. J. Reese.
The National tribune., 1891-03-05
ILLINOIS,
INDIANA

Col. W. s. Bracllet has presented
248. OF Rock Island, with a memori
ume.
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OHIO.
OREGON,

Fgwugut Post, ~, latourell Fails, has pas
huuE resolutions ON the death Of It's Command
Octavius Drake who died Jan. IL.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27

The proposition has been made and re-
ceived favorably, that all state, agricultural
and stock fairs be omitted in 1898, and that
instead the several states bend their ener.
gies toward making as excellent am exhibit
ton i'm these lines as possible at the Worlds
Fair, and that each be given special day
for public and particular display of il. 1t
is hoped that the state agricultural societies
will indorse this plan. Canada too shows
an inclination to be included in this arrange
ment. John Dryden of the Dominion Cabi-
net, and Henry Wade, secretary of the ag-
ricultural and art association, have declared
their intention to ask the directory TO desig-
nate Canada day, and they say they will
do their utmost to secure such an exhibit rs
will make the day notable one.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
Spring Examinations.

Special examination, Friday, March 27th.
Special examination, Friday, April oath.
All examinations will be held at the City
Hall, Corunna. HENRY b. DEWEY,
Sec'y Board of tx.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27

For Justice OF Supreme Court
ROBERT M. MONTGOMERY, of Kent
For Regents of the University
HENRY ii. HOWARD, Of st. Clair.
PETER N. COOK, of Shiawassee.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
BEE HIVES.

Anyone desiring bee hives can find the
best and cheapest at Martin Gute's, West
Owosso. Beeswax and honey taken in ex-
change for beel1eepers' supplies.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27


Why torture yourself with sprays, douches
and what not to relieve your catarrh, when
% cent package of Old Sauls Catarrh Cure
will cure you. Why?
Use Grand Rapids Wall Cement for plas-
tering your house. Ii is as cheap as the old
lime and hair plaster.
House and lot for sale, 402 Chapman
street.
WANTED:--A middle-aged hOusekceper.
Work light. References required. Address
Box CO, Bennington, Mich.
Situation as book keeper, OF
any Office work. Best of references given.
Address "Book keeper" TIMES Office.
The Trades Carnival Watch for it.
If you want an elegant business card call
and see samples at THE TIMES Office
The Trades Carnival. Watch for IT,
The Trades Carnival. Watch for1it.
Jersey heifer calf for sale by T.. o.
Dewey.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
For Sale.

Is tons of nice bright timothy hay also
100 bushels sweet bagas at 10 cts bushel
HENRY SCHNEIDER,
Garland. Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
VERY LOWEST PRICES.

We make our customers interest our own
by warranting every article we sell, and if
il does not prove satisfactory, refund the
money.
We can and do sell the BEST GOODS
for the LEAST MONEY, and are conf
dent we can convince everybody of that fact
who will give us a trial.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
PURE SPICES
DRIED FRUITS
AND
WEST INDIA GOODS,
Canned Fruits, Meats
and Vegetables.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER.

In fact, full, fresh and complete assort-
ment of everything usually sold in our line.
+ We buy our goods direct from First
Hands for Cash. and consequently buy at
1.-THE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-11
THBCHABIOTTESVILLE LANDCQ,
LOTTESVILLE, VA

The attention Of investors merchants bsnke ana nn:a -
v;sb M and certain called 70 the tock 2. ns
Actual capts 70 be paid on eacn snslo ~ s
sxeemonhy payments -Four shares OF stock carry WIN 'nS w
the owns and controls nearly Of land IN and ssoun
ratesve bought directly less thrn ~ P
worth this much independent Of boom in Virginia lny nc
nna Virginia and OF the Geposs ~
Ieako and Ohio and psnvle railways Inc Pan
ses location lands and which viii ne
Frs WILL Re THE IMMEDIATE BENEFICIAREs As ~ fnU
MTERs HAVE ON THIS COMPANY Chsrioesvno .
the University increase Of over az
cent in ten Lights Telephone Plant
Gar Line Ice-Facoy Agricultural Works. Woonen. Mile TWO
Factories Cellars Cigar Factories Planning MIL Sn pRsspE
kOs OPERATION involving capital nearly and smpoMs
hundreds Of social religious educational amo anu
already existing the South and any
The to make THIS k
attractive the South conservative basis with view fnoriA W
the stockholders .rrx,,ua
THOMAS MARTIN Attorney Law and Divisional counse of n'
MCAJAu WOODS Commonwths Attorney for Abemare s"effe1
dent General Manager. -. c.u....~,
rper JOHN NJ WHITE Judge Abemae County Court Secretary
FRANK A. MASSIE, Treasurer.
DIRECTORS
The President e-President and Secretary and ,,,,
Charlottesville Woolen-Mhs;
b. r. PACE President Peoples National Bank
JAMES d. JONES' President Bank OF Abemaie;
q n VAWTER Superintendent Miller Manual Labor Schools
s B. WOODS Mayor of the City Of Charlottesville;
BARTLETT BOILING; IL, nm.
Railroad, Virginia Midland Division %d9a;.p
LETTERMAN, Director Peoples NATIONAL BANK
CENTRAL THOMAS I. ROSSER,
HENRY L. LYMAN ,u.u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-11
TO IMPROVE LEE DISTRICT.
A Meeting Of Property-ownsrs to BE Held
To-Morrow Afternoon.

The canvass for the betterment OF the
property west of the city has progressed so
Fan that il has teen deemed advisable to
call meeting of citizens resident, not
only in Lee district proper. but also IN that
adjacent portion lying west OF IL Tor the
purpose of taking some definite action
thereon.
In furtherance Of this idea a public meet
ing OF ali parties in interest has been call
ed for Monday afternoon az O'Clock In the
rooms OF the Chamber Of Commerce to
consult over the best plan for attaining
their object. There seems no doubt that
united action may accomplish q great deal
in that direction. That the value of their
property by q systematic plan Of improve
ment OF streets, &C., win be largely en-
haneed does not need to be stated.
IL this meeting of citizens should ac-
complish what is desired and expected the
early spring may find large force at work
grading and cleaning up and rendering &C
cess to homes of easy comfort ana con-
venience.
The people of this city are also much IN "a;
terested in this matter, inasmuoh as II VIII
give them homes on improved streets,
with sidewalks. ligkts, and other city con-
vaniences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-11
THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN
Shall a Branch Of II BE Bsnt to Rich
msnd?
Cnrwr, va, January 5, 1891.

CRrwx, Va, January s, 1891.
To Gis Editor Of ne Dispatch.
There IL no doubt but that large num-
Der of people will read with interest your
editorial in yesterdays issue advocating
the going into Richmond of the Norfolk
and Western railroad. There has been for
O long while no small traffic OF both freight
and passengers or1gination along the line
N the Norfolk and Western that hnds lts
way to Richmond over the Richmond ana
Allegheny. Richmond aud Danvile. ana
Richmond and Petersburg roads. Now II
the Norfolk and Western bad a branch
line 10 Richmond il would increase such
traffic, which would result beneficially to
Richmond, the road, and the people gene
rally in the territory traversed by that
system. But you hit the nail squarely on
the head when you say that the people of
Richmond should take the initiate step In
the matter and press it TO completion
The Norfolk and Western is said TO nave
done more to build. up the country along
its line than any other corporation IN the
State. Their policy has been not to get
all il can from the people and do nothing
in return for them, but it has bad that
faith and interest in the country 1t passes
through 10 invest its money, build
up the waste places, open new enterprises,
and await the natural outcome OF such
policy which has been profitable 10 them;
This company is now working hard and
earnestly on many improvements, and 1t
is possible that it has all 1t can do in the
way of building for some time already
mapped out. IL such is the case II would
seem that il Is Of the utmost Importance
for the Richmond people to come to the
front in TINS matter.
When we reflect that some seven or eight
years ago a party Of capitalists bought the
old Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio road Tor
IS 500, 900 and changed the name to the
Norfolk and Western, and that this syndi-
cate was able to borrow not many months
ago S43, 600 900 on the property we can
hardly realize the growth IL has attained.
Two years and half ago the
site of our own town was simply
farm, not even an isolated side
track marked the place. Now we have
100 people. 1t Is the terminus OF the
Lynchburg and Norfolk formerly eastern)
divisions. with shops and round-house for
these two divisions, and one of the largest
and best arranged railroad yards in the
South can be seen here. The distance
from here to Richmond is forty-eig hit to
fifty miles. and, as have already stated,
shops and ample yard facilities. Now
why would not this be the best point from
which to start the line to Richmond!
The people Of our town and those OF the
county Nottoway) would, L am sure, like
for this matter to have the serious con-
sideration of the promoters OF the Rich
mond branch. PROGRESS.