Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
1nE JURYS VERDICT.
THE TRAVELLING MEN.
Annual Meeting OF the virginia d.
Vision in PetersburS,


PETERSBURG, April I5.-(Special)-
The annual meeting Of the Virginia Di-
vision of the Travellers Protective As
ISOLATION was held here today in the
han of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
cation There was a large attendance OF
delegates. and much earnestness and zeal
were shown in the proceedings Of the
BODY q remarkably intelligent and fine
looking gathering Of men.
The delegates were-met at the depot on
the arrival of the train from Richmond
by POST G.. OF this city, ana escorted 10
the place of meeting. The convention
was called TO order at 1880 \. NJ. by
President c. W. Saunders with Mr.. r.
-. Walthau. state Secretary and Trea-
surer i'm his place. The proceedings were
opened with prayer by Rev Dr. J. w.
Rosebro. pastor Of the First Presbyte-
rlau church and an address or cordial
welcome 90 the city by the Mayor Mr.
Joseph Walerstein of Richmond, on be-
half of the convention. responded elo-
quenuy 90 The Mayors words OF welcome
and spoke pleasantly Of the warm rela-
tions OF friendship and business existing
between the people OF the cities Of Rich
mond and Petersburg.
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lowing committees. and asked their at
tention TO immediate work:
ON cred sn,ials-Ge0rge Gibson, Jr,
chairman; A. +. Shea, and i. VI. d Alton.
on Constitution and Rules-Joseph Wal
lersten, chairman; r. ". Prichard, and
Thomas PoindeXter.
Both committees subsequently submit
ted reports which were adopted.
President Saunders read his report for
the past year. 1t shows an increase Of
sixty-six members during the year. The
report dWelt at some length on the work
of the association. which il has done and
is doing towards the development OF Viz
ginia's resources and the extension Of her
trade in all legitimate directions. The
report was an extremely interesting and
encouraging one. The association has
S237 in bank, with no Indebtedness TO pay.
The President paid a fine tribute to the
memory of the late j. Il. Arlington, Of
Norfolk. the only member OF the oreani-
faction who passed away during the year
The report closed with an earnest appeal
20 all members of the association 10 la
Dor increasingly for lis success and the
advancement of its work.
The Trcasurer's report showed that the
receipts during the year amounted TO
S449L6l.
The following reports from local posts
were presented:
Post A CRichmond)- Membership, 4O7;
increase during the year, III, reduction Of
debt. 500.
Post c. Petorsburg)-Me l3;
increase during the year. IS; 10 debt.
Post Il Danville)-NO report.
Reports were read and filed from the
Committees on Railroads, Hotels, Legis-
lauon, the Press and Employment, II
OF an interesting character and showing
that good work had been done in those
directions
Letters were read from several national
officers expressing regret at their ina
bility 10 be present, and bidding good
speed TO the Virginia Division. The M
uonal Secretary, in his letter, says that
the total membership OF the organization
is rs SS9 and that the cash balance on
nand is $50 $500, as against $4,000 last
year The increase in membership last
year was over 1000.
A motion, made by Mr. Gibson, Of
Richmond, was adopted requesting the
Board Of Directors TO endeaVor to revive
interest i'm Post L, Of Danyille, and IN
appropriation was authorized for the pur-
pose.
A resolution was offered by Mr. Wal
lerstein. of Richmond. requesting the
authorize the issuance of interchange
able 2-cent mileage-books. similar 10
these heretofore adopted by northern and
western railroad lines; and also 10 grant
the privilege Of a 3O0-pound baggage al
lowance. Concerning the subject-matter
OF this resolution. Mr.. PoindeXter, OF
Richmond. read some correspondence
which had passed between the National
President and a State official of the Ira
vellers' Protective Association
At $3.50 the convention adjourned 10
dinner. ard partook OF an elegant repast
at the Shirley Hotel provided by the
Petersburg Post -
Before recess. however, Mr.. Waller
STEMS resolution was adopted. The con-
vcnton also adopted resolution con-
demning the practice OF cutting contract
goods. The following officers were elect
ed. President c. Walton saunders OF
Richmond: First Vice-Presdent +, NJ
Dalton. OF Petersburg, Second Nlcerffesl-
dent j. h. Anderson. of DanVille; secfe-
tarv and Treasurer. r. b. Walthall, OF
richmond: Board OF Directors Messis'
/ II Warden chairman, JEFF. King. Ju-
liam Bmford. x. S. Christian. II. Gins
Ice Lorraine. f. S. Beckwith, II. 7. STRAIT
ton. 0. W. Wemple.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
rpon the ,eessembling Of the conven-