The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-17

sipnated benehciaries. or heirs Of Jaw wa"
aupiv Tor the benefit within one year iI i1
the date OF his death. his benefit shau rsseis
- "a iecon,a a mart of the death loss fund
Of the Association.
bylaws.
The national colors OF this Association shaii
be blue aud white. ..o.a;n,,
In regard to the amendment 10 ny ~. rs
the Insurance.. would recommend 'nat .no
insurance be increased 10 T1'V,y a.u t;sn -
week indemnity. and 20 Abolish lne lll1 III III
surance. "a great many OF our members
think Il is not good argumept. bes Wy
dues rernain $40 per nnnum. put Woulu
recommend that q 90 10 the state. 81 70 the
most and Is 70 the national associatlon'
ryjpYxcYs OF PROGRESS.
These arc the evidences Of our progress as
an oroanizaton. and show great encourage
mcnt for the future. -, ~,
TTpon these solid foundations tho lraVelets
Protective Association commends itseit 70 Tue
mercantile and industrial interests OF Wy
country IL is no longer an experiment win
the frallties OF doubt and uncertainty, Dut q
sfroog representative commercial INSTITUTION
with ali OF the elements of stability and per-
petuity. II IS in a position TO ABSORB Tue
whole fraternity Of properly quaiIneu cohl~
rnercial travellers without weakening It's Per
are often the dangers that threaten associa-
tons of this character when they become
unwieldlv and fall of their weight. But
the genius of our organization Is
like that OF our national system
OF government with a central head ana multi
piled local divisions. IL Is an arch becoming
stronger and more firmly cemented accord
ing TO the ratio of pressure upon 1t. u eau
never fail so long as the American CONNER
cia travellers are true and honest with them
selves In the far distant future cnn see
this Association rise to IT'S supreme Destiny
as an important factor IN the stupeuuvus
commercial affairs of the nation. In sym
metrical beauty il will stand as the exponent
of trade and representative OF supply ana
demand for hundred millions OF people
With earnest hearts and willing hands We
must pledge our support 10 Its FAR proper
tions and commend It's usefulness and Oene-
tits to our successors.
The convention took arecess about O'CLOCK
TO give the members al opportunity 10 lunch
The convention assembled again at +. NJ,
and after considerable discussion the general
secretary's salary was raised from St.ZUO 10
Il 500. He will hereafter devote his entire
time TO the interest of the Association. The
committee on amendments and bylaws maze
an extensive report. and the Recommendations
will be considered al the meeting tomorrow
morning
During the day greetings by telegraph were
received from Colorado and Tennessee. The
Newark commanded by Captain Sllas Casey,
arrived in Hampton Roads this afternoon at
about o'clock. The North Carolina naval
reserves have been drilling on board FOR
several days. The ship started from Norfolk
about 10 O'Clock with North Carolina
reserves for target practice with the great
guns and secondary battery. he people
from the Tar Heel State made most remark
able scores with both great and secondary
batteries. and surprised both officers and
men of the service The practice took place
between Capes Charles and Henry. md on
the return Of the Newark 20 Hampton Roads
the North Carolina naval reserves we're trans
ferred by the tug Malnita to the receiving
ship Franklin. Owing 10 the state OF the
tide it was impossible tor the Newark 10 re-
turn TO the navy-yard at Norfolk until TO-
morrow morning
MOTIFS.
Many of the ladies who accompanied the
party went out this morning sailing and fish
ing. There was quite a stiff breeze, the waves
were dotted with white caps and the boats
merrily sped along under mansail and Jib.
Another party went over 20 Norfolk, where
they will remain until this evening. They in
tend visiting the Portsmouth maynard and
points Of interest thereabouts.
Still another crowd boarded electric cars
and did" Hampton. They were delighted
with their trip. and said 1t was ever SO funny
TO see the veterans IN line waiting for beer
checks. Only one glass Of beer 10 allowed the
men who wore the blue and ono Of the ladies
OF the party declared at lunch that hand
some traveller for Kaufman Il Co. wanted to
buy the privileges of several Of the veterans.
One of the Rhode Island delegates, Mr..
George f. Warning. made the catch" this
morning in fishing circles. He, with mighty
effort. pulled in a tremendous trout and was
Just rs pleased rs possible.
The Indiana delegation is a happy, we'll
looking lot of people, and by tue next con-
vention expect TO have 900 members Of their
division. Among them is SIR. 7. II. Sheenan.
the fighting lrlshman of the delegation.
He kicks every day regularly and at dinner
has partality for prunes. Leo Pottlitzer IS
q Jolly and eood-natured individual of $50
pounds avoirdupois and is the retired presi-
dent of the Indiana division.
n. w. Stock is the tall man. being six feet
and an inch high. lie is accompanied by his
wife. Mr.. f. +. Nash is the orator Of the
delegation. Mr. n b. Griffin is the bashful
man. with sweetheart. Mr.. G. NJ. Taylor is
a man who thinks. Mr.. f. T. Keller is ladies'
man. and one of the dressiest men Of the
party. u. IS. L.
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