Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
HONOR THEIR CHIEF.
VIRGINIA DIVISION GIVE PRESIDENT
LEE A CORDIAL WELCOME.
rendered . Reception, Mt which Judge
Christian and Others Mats Speeches.
Benefits of the Organization.

The travelling men OF this city, III th'ir
reception OF President John a. Lee OF the
National Travellers Protective Assoca-
ton of America. last nielt, fairly OUT
did themselves, and the distinguished Vi'i-
tor. on whom the mantle Ct rplership
rests with becoming grace, was givea
royal welcome.
A large delegation OF knights or the
grin interspersed here and there win
prominent merchants and pro'essioa1i
men. gathered in the assembly-room or
the Chamber OF Commerce at $50 ocioca'
where addresses of welcome were niaoe
and a feast of reason was held. Mes5-s'
u. w. Spilmal. J. +. LaBrou, Is. IL.
Marsh. c. V. Clash, II. p. Murray ~.
v. Shea, George c. Friend. John u. Ill
reper, w. r. Shelton. and c. w. SAIL
Gers composed the Reception Commit N'
and greeted each person with hearty
bandshake as they entered the fali
Mr. Lee entered the hall with Mr. X.
6 Christian, president of the NirsiniA
Division, and was followed Dy Juuse
George L, Christian and Mr.. 5. II. Hawes'
restrctiyely the Retiring and incoming
Dre.ldents of the Chamber or Commerce
These gentlemen occupied seats on tnc
ros,rum. and Mr.. Christian, after cail-
ing the meeting To order, askei 'u - y
Christian to welcome President Lee lhe
Judge. In ornate wlrds, extended hear.y
welcome to the !. L. A. .eader, anu III
doing go Gid glowing tribute 10 WI
80 ani 20 the men who travel from
here. He dwelt especially upon the iac'
and hence he m de his welcome more
cordial.
MR. LEE RESPONDS.
Mr. Lee acknowledged the welcome ex-
tended TO him In feeling words. He re-
farred 10 Richmond as the most resplend-
ent star in the great diadem OF the South.
DwelIinq upon the late civil war. he said
that in bringing about harmony and re-
storing the feeling OF brotherly love be-
tween the sons OF the North and South
the commercial traveller had played
moot conspicuous part. when" said ne,
"the virginia traveller went North and
the people talked rebellion he talked
tobacco: when the northern salesman
came South, and bitterness was talked
of he talked his wares. and hence by
loyalty to his trade and by intermingiinB
with a divided people. hs gradually re-
united them"
The objects and purposes of the associa-
ton were set forth. and MT. Lee pro-
duced an interchangeable mileage book
inst issued. which Is valid on twenty
seven different railroads for passage ana
excess baggage. and is issued at the rate
OF two cents per mile. The presideht
interspersed his address with number
Of humorous stories. and in conclusion
,gzat l.
ance OF the good will which has been
shown II hitherto by the citizens OF
Richmond.
HE TOILETH MUCH.
Colonel John 5. Harwood was next
called upon, and spoke in high terms OF
praise OF the commercial traveller. lie
said the commercial traveller opened up
new fields and new markets. and would
not stop his daily toll when the sun had
sunk beneath the western hills. but still!
nushed his vocation late at night, ana
when he retired to his couch late in tne
morning. thinking of his dear ones at
home. IL stirred him on TO greater zeal Nn1
energy. After his speech, Colonel Har-
wood was cheered long and loudly by the
boys.
colonel C. OBJ. Cowardin was called
| for and responded In a whOle-soulen
| way. He said that when any body Oh
| men helped a newspaper they were help-
| ing the city in which the newspaper was
published; that he was glad TO see the
| Virginia Division in such houriShina
| condition, and wished 1t much success III
it's work. He was glad to welcome Fresi-
| dent Lee to our city, and hoped ne wouio
: visit US again In the near future. Coiohel
| Cowardin commended the commercial
/ N
| his remarks told several laughable anec-
! dotes.
| Mr.. Joseph Walerstein. national hrst
| yice-presldent was next called upon. ana
responded with telling speech, In whlcn
| he clearly outlined the policy OF the
| Il. y. AS. what they had done, and now
| they were saving many thousands or dol
| lars TO the jobbers and manufacturers by
| getting concessions in mileage books and
| excess-baggage rates, etc.
MUSIC AND SUPPER.
Captain Frank w. Cunningham sane
"Vappy AS the Day Is Long" The Blue
| and Gray" and 1T Was Mothers way
| Mr.. w. f. Reddy sang one OF his mimi
| table Irish ditties. and Mr.. Douglas Lett'
| wIch sang in a sweet and clear voice
"The Prodigal Son"
| Mr.. $. II. Hawes next welcomed the
| National President in a few weil-timeo
| and appropriate remarks. ~
| After this all repaired to the dining
| room and partook OF refreshments.
| In the afternoon Mr.. Joseph Wahet'
! stein entertained at dinner at MS resi-
| dence. No. 9OS east Clay. President Lee
| and the Board Of Directors OF the Nir'
| ginia Division. ,s.u. @.
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