The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-16
PROMOTION OF TRADE.
Az IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE
ASSOCIATIONS TO MOREOW MONT.
what President Ehoads of the Associa-
ton, and Mr.. Alex. Meyer Have TO
say-Bright Prospects.

The second meeting Of the Association
for The Promotion OF Richmond 1rade,
which was ORGANIZED az tne In&inpef q.
Commerce NOT lons since, VIII pe hein
at the same place tomorrow Night anu
the indications are mat ~ VIII bee ldrsciF
attended, general interest having Deci
aroused by the pubnclty which mas Deem
given 10 the subject 10y the press.
PRESIDENT RHOADS.
when Mr W. s. Rhoads. OF the we'll
known dfy goods firm OF Miller g
khoads, was seen last night by Ilmcs
rcp0rt,f. g. spoke enthusiastically OF
the great good which WOO he accom-
pushed Dy the association should u be
brought TO maturity, oi watch there now
seems 10 be- every prospect
THE chief object OF the associauoilf
said he. rs 90 promote and increase iae
trade OF Richmond, ana 90 nrint lht
merchants OF the towns ana counrL
within radius Of q hundred miles OF
Richmond into touch VITA our merchants.
You can readily see, continued All
Rhoads. how greatly it would pe -
the advantage Oh the country merchants
TO get such rates as would enable theni
TO come here and buy their goods ~
person. instead of trusting 10 samples
as many-in fact, very large majority
of them-now have TO 90.
probably the class which Would De
most benefited By running these eNcuI o.
sions would be the farmers ~ present
they are compelled 10 send their produce
20 the commission merchant. ana take
tho word of these merchants as 10 the
prices the produce brings. TINS must
be very unsatisfactory II they could
be upon the ground and personally super
wise these sales il might be greatly to
their advantage.
ALL BUSINESS MEN WANTED.
Another point which we wish partlc-
ularly TO emphasize went on hl
khOads. 'is that every business man,
whatever may Doe his line. is wanted.
We want manufactures, wholesale ana
retail dealers. real estate agents-in iact
every business man OF the city. 20 JOIN
hands with us 70 make th!s movement
The meeting MONDAY night will be a
very interesting one, as there arc 10 ne
reports from two committccs-those on
Organization and Excursions. These TWO
committees have been doing some very
hard work, and viii probably make iull
reports"
Mr Rhoads seemed confident that the
success of the movement was assured,
and this impression is general, as the
merchants who are interested I'm II are
among the most substantial and wealthy
in the city and they are determined 20
carry ont the Wort, so auSpiciouslr In
augurated If energy and clear. strong
business sense can accomplish DO.
WHAT MIR. MEYER SAYS.
Mr. Alex H. Never. of the firm Of
julius Meyer q Sons. was also seen. and
regarded the matter a. one OF great i'm
pOrtance 10 the business mon Of the
city Of Richmond lie asks that every
citizen who has "a desire 10 further the
interests Of Richmond Will attend the
meeting tomorrow night All will be
welcome 10 discuss any matters which
Tay be brought before the association.
Although the association is yet in ITS
infancy. the president. Mr.. Rhoads. has
already received several letters from mer-
chants who purchase their goods IN this
city. highly commencing the movement
As stated in The Times several days
since. II is tho purpose OF this association
10 establish. 40 as early u date as prac-
tcahie. system Of excursions on the
various roads running into this city, and
TO secure from the manager nf OF fi'''
railroads a low rates as they are willing
10 give. The excursions VIII probably
be run twice month, or as often AS the
association may deem eXpedient. =
number Of railroad men were present
dit the first meeting OF the association.
and IN Is said that assurances have been
received from them Of hearty sO-opera-
ton II IS. therefore almost a foregone
conclusion that good rates win be OBJ
tanned.