Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-08
TIcKETs TO RICHMOND.

In our columns Of to-day the announce
ment Is specially made Of the reduced
rates for round-trlp tickets to this city
from all points on the Southern railway
tbs Atlantic-Coast Line, and the Sea-
board Airline and their connections.
These roads reach a vast area OF terri
tory in the South. where the merchants
and manufacturers OF Richmond already
have a most important trade. though it
really ought TO be much larger than 1t Is
The dates fixed for the sale of these
ticISets-August 18th, 18th, and l4th-are at
a time when southern merchants are ac-
cnsto,ned 10 visit northern markets
Thus they familarize themselves with
the condition Of business lay in stocks
10 the best advantage, and prepare for
the trade incident 20 the maturity and
marketing Of the crops, which, fortu-
nately. this season give unusual promise.
1, The advantages which Richmond offers
TO such buyers are. to some extent, illus
trated in the classified list OF wholesale
dealers and manufacturers appearing
upon another page OF this issue. The
proximity OF our market to southern ter
ritory. and its splendid facilities and
channels of distribution, as well as the
relations Of good will, confidence. and
thorough acquaintance with each others
business methods and requirements,
afford the very best basis for the most
iudlcious and profitable dealings. Ger
tainly no pains will be spared by tho
and manufacturing establishments to do
everything necessary on their part TO lay
broad and deep foundation for the cul-
tivation and perpetuation Of these kindly
relations II our friends and customers
will. on this occasion, avail themselves
of this favorable opportunity to become
moro intimately acquainted with the re-
sources and advantages of Richmond
st will please US very much, and will, We
hope profit them no little.
Never before in the commercial histor,
Of Richmond have such favorable rates
ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP
been named for such a specific purpos
from a field so extensive This conces
sion has been made by the railroads con
cerned, In response to the unanimou
sentiment OF the community, voiced b,
tho businessmen, their commercial or
CARNATIONS. and the entire press Of tn
city, We are bent upon attracting I
Richmond tho merchants OF the South
with the view OF renewing old and maxim
new acquaintances; of cementing exist
Ing and establishing additional bushes
relations that may be mutually agree
able and profitable.
The short time between the promulga
ton of these rates and the date fixed 70
the sale OF the tickets has operated, {
some extent, as q limit to the eNpressio
OF interest, and to the number OF invita-
tions extended. which otherwise woul
have flooded our southern friends. BIZ
these doubtless know that the gates {
this city are at all times wide open I
them. 1t is. therefore. hoped that II
universal desire of our people to welcom
as many OF them as possible, is we
known. and needs neither frequent nc
urgent solicitation, and that they wi
feel assured Of the most cordial greetin
and the best OF treatment from Rici
mond, not only on this occasion. but O
all other times.
Come and sec U.S. You will find II
iatch-string hanging on 1he outside
the door. We wish to show you thu
Richmond Is not only important as
historical city. but as city OF busy an
enterprising merchants and manufa'
turers. and as the home Of an industrior
and thrifty population.
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