Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-08
VERY MUCH PLEASED
WITH THE NEW NAME OF THE
BLACKsBURG COLLEaE.
The Return Of President McDryde-
An Enthusiastic Reception 40
corded NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and
Railroad-Personal- Snake story.

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Railroad-Personal- snake story.
BLACKSBURG, VA, March 7.--CSpe-
cial.)-we are really very proud Of our
new name-the Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute. We would not cast any reflec-
lions on the old name that has served us
so long and well; indeed, for that. we
have q genuine affection. but we would.
as 1t we're. ring out the old and ring In
the new"
The Polytechnic Institute in every way
signifies so much more clearly the d.
| rection and character OF the work done
here that 1t is appropriate. The aim and
| object OF the friends OF the school Is
| to make Of II the school OF applied
science in the South, and, with the pres
ent liberal policy OF our Legislature con-
tinued, its success as such an institution
Is assured.
President J. NJ. McBryde returned from
Richmond on the 4th. Upon his arrival
he was warmly--nay, enthusiastically re-
ceived. The corps Of cadets met him
stitute on the hill just beyond Colonel
Palmer's handsome residence. He was
escorted by them and the faculty to his
residence, while the band played its most
enlivening airs. The artillery fired a
salute Of ten guns In his honor. AS he
passed through the town the citizens,
who had collected on Main street, lusti-
ly cheered him. Having arrived at his
residence the battalion was formed at at
tention by Commandant Shanks, and at
the word, three cheers for DR.. McBryde
were given with such vim and will as
only 300 college boys can give them. The
most beautiful part of the whole, how
ever, consists In its absolute sincerity, for
DR.. McBryde is idolized by his students,
beloved by his faculty, and honored and
admired by the whole community.
BENEFIT TO ALL
The appropriation which the Legisla-
ture so handsomely granted the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute will not only be
of very great benefit to 1t in enabling 1t
to extend and broaden its sphere OF
usefulness, but also to the town and
whole community.
Merchants and trades people will find
that an immense impulse has been given
to trade; to many a poor mechanic 1t
withal to buy the necessities OF life; while
the farmers will ind sale for produce and
commodities that will bring In the ready
cash to pay their debts and help them
forward in their improvements.
wATER-WORKS.
Financiers are willing and anxious
to take our bonds for the $4,000 for the
water-works. and so work will be COM
menced on them at once. The water
will be piped from a magnificent spring,
about one mile from barracks, yielding
In seasonable weather from three to four
hundred thousand gallons a day. This
assures an abundant supply for all pur-
poses, and in case OF fire a stream can
be thrown over the tallest buildings.
This, It will be seen. must be a great re-
lief, since more than once within the
past few months there has been danger
that the college must suspend for lack
OF water.
Then, too, encouraging news comes
with regard TO the railroad. 1t seems
that In a short time we shall really have
a road to Cambria, or to some near point
on the Norfolk and Western. The
charter authorizes the Governor to fur
nlsh convicts for its construction. since
this is State institutions; the Norfolk
and Western people will lend their aid
and encouragement; and last. but
best OF all. the men back OF the enter
prise are men Of means and influence,
and are personally interested in the early
completion OF the road.
Professor Samuel r. Prtchard was
called to his home In Spartanburg, s.
c., yesterday morning by telegram an
nouncing the sudden and serious NJ
ness OF HIS father. who, though more
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arduous duties Of a circuit minister Of
the Methodist Church.
ANNUAL DEBATE.
The annual debate of the Maury Lite
rary Society will take place on March
18th. The following is the programme:
President, T. ID. Kline. Frederick
county.
Orators-Lawrence Priddy, Charlotte
county J. s. Johns, Pennsylvania.
Debaters-Affirmative o. NJ. Stull, AL
leghany county; w. r. Kow, Montgom-
cry county. Negative: Claudius Lee,
Pittsylvania county; J. s. Burruss
Richmond city.
Marshal-in-Chiet, ]. q. Guerrant;
Montgomery county.
Owing to the unavoidable absence OF
some Of the speakers selected, the Lee
Society has concluded that 1t will have
no public celebration this spring.
The tennis department Of athletics,
feeling that II did not receive sufficient
recognition from the Athletic Associa-
ton, has withdrawn. and a lawn tennis
association, with Cadet-Captain j. r.
Guy, of Norfolk. as president has been
organized. Though its organization has
but just taken place. thirty members
have been enrolled. and arrangements
made for a tournament at as early day
as practicable.
A SMALL FIRE.
On Wednesday small fire occurred in
town, the cabinet-shop Of Mr.. f. w.
Camper having taken fire. Very little
damage was done. owing to the prompt
and decisive action Of some Of the
citizens.
Mrs. John r. johnson, of Christians
burg. who during the past fall and win
ter has been In Richmond under the
care OF Dr. Hunter Mcclure, has re-
turned very greatly benefited In health.
She was accompanied by Miss Pauline
Barnes. who had been her guest In Rich
mond for the past month
Mr. James T. Hardwick, one OF the
leading merchants of the place. Is at
present absent in Rockingham on bust
ness.
Mrs. Mary Black. widow Of Dr. Harvey
Black has returned home after a visit
Of several months to friends and relatives
In various portions OF the State.
Mr. David s. Phegar eldest son of
Hon. A. A. Phlegar. OF Christiansburg.
hut now Hiring in Norfolk being on