Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-20
VISIT NEWPORT NEWS
SOUTHERN EDITORS VISIT THE
SPLENDID sHIP-YARD THERE.
ALL ARE PAYORABLY IMPRESSED,
Surprise Expressed at the Mngni-
tudc and Equipment of the Works.
Chamberlin-Other Features.

The members Of the Southern Associated
Press, whose annual business meeting was
held here on Wednesday gave yesterday
up to the pursuit of pleasure and infor-
nation. They found both, and thoroughly
enjoyed the day.
The trip to Newport News and Old
Point, made upon invitation Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company. afford
ed the visiting editors an opportunity TO
thoroughly inspect the great ship-yard at
the former place, which surprised them,
both as to magnitude and equipment, and
to visit one of the most attractive and
picturesque pleasure resorts in the coun-
try. Returning to the city shortly before
o'clock in the evening. the party dined
at the jefferson, and afterwards attended
| the production OF Hoyts "A Milk White
Flag at the Academy.
The days programme proved to be an
agreeable one throughout. The weather
was superb for just such an outing as was
taken. every provision was made both at
Newport News and Old Point for the
comfort and pleasure Of the visitors, and
the play last night was bright and re-
freshing.
TRIP TO NEWPORT NEWS.
The trip over the Peninsula Division OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio road was made
in n special parlor coach attached to the
regular train. and Mr. John ID. Potts, as
sistant general passenger agent of the
road. was in charge of the company. All
of the editors who attended the meeting
on Wednesday the ladies of the party,
and the proprietors and editors of the Dis
patch and Times went down. The only
person along who was not a newspaper
man was Adjutant- General Charles j. An
derson, who Is a staunch friend Of the
press.
The run to Newport News was a fast
and pleasant one. The visitors were met
by Mr.. Parker. superintendent OF termi-
nails, who was very courteous and atten-
tive in showing them around. The ship
yard was found TO be a most Interesting
place, and much time was spent there
The extensive and thoroughly-equipped
plant was a surprise TO the southern
writer's though they expected TO find
fine establishment. 1t was just more than
they expected.
on the stocks were two iron warshps
which were carefully inspected and re-
garded with special interest, in view OF
the talk of hostilities with Spain. There
was i'm the dry-dock a large German
T..
pairs. The water was turned on for the
special benefit of the newspaper-nen, ana
the vessel was hoated.
The visitors also went on board the
beautiful steamship Grand Duchess, which
had lust been finished, and was about 10
sail for New York. The Grand Duchess
q magnificent steamer, 405 feet long ana
beautifully finished and furnished, was
built for the Plant system. Mr.. Plant
was on the ship which will run between
New York and Cuba.
DINE AT THE CHAMBERLIN.
As much time as could be spared for
the inspection at Newport News havins
been spent there. a special engine was put
in service and the party proceeded TO Old
Point. A hurried survey of that beautlIu
place was ma le and the party dined at
Chamberlin's. one of the most elegant oil
all the handsome hotels of the country
The meal was a sumptuous one. and the
service was superb.
The party left Old Point in their special
car at 4 o'clock, and, reaching Richmond
about Z o'clock, repaired to the Jei1erson'
where. after partaking of dinner they
went under the escort of Colonel Cowardih
70 the Academy and enjoyed the perform
ance. They will return TO their respec-
tive homes to-day.
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
During the trip a short business session
was held. and il was decided 10 have the
next meeting in Savannah, Ga.
The following resolutions were adopted'
Resolved, !, That the heartiest acknow-
ledgments and warmest thanks of the
members Of the Southern Associated
Press be rendered to Messrs. c. OBJ.
Cowardn, H. T. Ellyson, and w. ID.
Chesterman, of the Dispatch, and 10
Messrs. Joseph Bryan and A. T. Holder
by. of the Times, for the charming hos
pitality which has been extended this
body during its stay i'm Richmond.
Resolved. 2, That thanks be extended
the officers of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company, and especially its as
sistant general passenger agent, Mr.. J.
ID. Potts; of the Newport News Snip
Building and Dry-Dock Company; OF the
Richmond Traction Company and OF the
Richmond Railway and Electric Company
for their courtesies during this body's
visit.