Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25

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paper mills in this country.
Richmond has the only locomotive
works in the South; the only paper-twine
factory in the South; the only IRON and
nail-works in the South. the only glass
factory in the South.
Richmond has the largest publishing
house in the South; the largest cigarette
factory I'm the South the largest baking
powder mandatory in the South; the
largest shippers Of shoes in the South
the largest fertilizer company in the
South
Richmond has the finest hotel in this
country; the finest public schools In this
country; the finest medical ministerial.
academic, and educational facilities in
this country.
ANY one wishing any Information as
10 the advantages, &c. of Richmond, we
will be pleased 10 correspond with them.
Direct all communications 10 post-Ofice
Box 2E or 1913 east Main street, Rich
mond, Va.
REMARKABLE GROWTH.
six new factories have been built In
Richmond during the past few months
Five new manufacturing establishments
Will soon be built i'm Richmond. Rich
monds population in 1886 was $1,000; in
1898 was 125eo0.
mo strikes. no cyclones, no billiards..
and climate unexcelled
THE annual value Of Richmond wood
enware. baskets, brooms. paper-boxes,
and other small wares reaches the mil
lion, and some OF these factories are
among the largest in the country. Mil
lions OF dollars are paid annually for
Richmond cigars cigarettes, and
cheroots, and the annual production of
cigarettes is now over LOCO millions
ION january 1896, the returns Of man
ufacturng establishments were: Plants
January l, 1896, $50; plants January 1. 1898,
1On. January /, 1896, number of en-
ployees, lSl33 1898. 1851. Aggregate
capital for 1896 was SIC l63, 900; for 1898 was
over S2f.0000)0. Bank clearings for 1886
were Sl14,37S,Si1; for 1897 were Sll65SS,781
Look AZ the growth Of the Richmond
Locomotive Works. baking powder, bag
factory, woodenware, tin boxes. basket
factory, tin tags, oyeralls, buckets. and
many other manufacturing establish
ments.
Richmond is about to build a hand
some new depot, a new electric plant for
light and power, new paper and pulp
mills.
THE reorganization of three manufac-
turing establishments Is also well under
way.
In closing my remarks | would sug-
gest that we start movement OF some
character whereby in the fall OF the year
We will have some attraction that will
bring the farmers OF our State into closer
contact with our city merchants, &c.
1T is well known TO the outside world
as IL is 10 US Richmond is a manufac-
turing city. When strangers come into
our midst we speak Of Richmond as the
city Of the South. An idea
OF which has struck me with great force,
would be a very nice thing for our city.
MANUFACTURERS EXHIBIT.
This association can rent a floor in
tho heart Of the business portion OF our
city, using one-half Of the floor for
offices and assembly hall; the other half
to be used 10 exhibit every article that
is manufactured in our city. The reve-
hue from the manufacturers exhibit
should pay the entire cost OF such an
When a stranger comes into
our city and asks, what Is manufac-
tured IN Richmond" just take him d.
rectly 10 this building and show him the
exhibits.
Remember as a residential city Rich
mond cannot be beat. Think for a mo-
nent-only two and q half hours to the
ieashore by two different railroads and
wo and a half hours to the mountains.
II would further suggest that this as
ISOLATION take some steps at once in Sc !
,uring an ordinance from our City Gov |
rnment whereby outsiders viii be made |
o pay a license or tax to our city when !
having goods on sale at the hotels &c, I
&c. Richmond merchants should not be
made TO bear this burden on their bust |
less and outsiders come here and sell |
.oOds Of all sorts and kinds without pay |
ne a license or tax"
There was prolonged applause at the |
conclusion Of Mr. Valentines report.
OFFICERS REFLECTED
The president announced that the cleo |
ion Of officers was next in order. Mr. |
I'LL Montague moved that the reelection |
# President Valentine be made unani- |
nous by reclamation. Mr.. Valentine at |
empted to mako a speech opposing his |
e-eection but Mr.. Montague cut II short |
" calling upon those who favored the |
collection of Mr.. Valentine to stand up. !
Every member in the hall save the presi- 4
lent and secretary sprang 10 his feet /
IT. John NJ Taylor, vice-president; Mr /
: r. Harrison, secretary, and Mr.. Dean I
laury. treasurer, were all unanimously |
e-elected.
The Chair then appointed a committee
D nominate a Board Of Directors. The
ommittee, after retiring reported the
blowing nominations: B. S. Hume. W.
!. p. Mayo. Hill Montague, j. l.. Hill.
!. H. Meade. o. II. Funston, Milton
traus. II. ID. Eichelberger James II.
colt. John Stewart Bryan. Reuben Bur
or. Morgan X. Minis, T. W. Chelf. Ar
nur b. Clarke William c. holland, War
en- F. Taylor, and r. A. Lancaster. The
entlemen were all elected
a KNITTING-MILL
Mr.. REGISTER stated that a young bust
ess-man Of this city desired information
agarding the adylsabiity Of locating a
in this city lie stated that
here would be no difficulty. he thought
l securing the plant.
President Valentine stated that some
me ago he and Mr.. j. l. Hi had been
with gentlemen regarding the
,cation OF a knitting-mlll here, and Mr.
IN stated that the scheme had appa-
emily fallen through owing 10 It's being
lought impossible 70 obtain here the
ecessary female help.
AIR E,chelberger brought up the SUBJ
.ct Of the Richmond and Tidewater rail
Dad. The question was discussed at
Jme length, and II was decided 20 DO
i possible 10 secure the construction Of
le road.
President Valentine stated TO the asso-
alton that Secretary Dunlop, OF the
hamber OF Commerce. and himself were
ling TO Philadelphia In few days FOR
e purpose OF Investigating into the
Orking Of the permanent exhibition OF
there, with a view 10 Sc
ring Information regarding the estab-
hment OF such an exhibition here. A
tie Of thanks was rendered the officers.