Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
DEWEYT0BE INVITED
CIVIC CARNIVAL WANT THE AD-
MIRAL TO COME HERE.
IN ADDRESS TO MAEUFAC1U RS
Trades Parade Committee Asks
Them To Unite In Making the
Launching Demonstration One
Long TO he Remembered.

There seems now to be a strong lkel-
hood Of Admiral Dewey coming to Rich
mond to be present on the occasion OF the
launching OF the Shubrick next month.
The Give Carnival Committee will ex-
tend him an invitation and they will re-
quest the City Council, the Chamber of
Commerce. and the Young Mems Busi-
ness Association TO unite with them. Mr..
5. w. Travers will head a delegation of
citizens to wait on the hero Of Manila
bay at Washington and extend him the
invitation, and strong hopes that he will
accept are entertained.
THE TRADES PARADE
The Trades Parade Committee met at
Murphy's Hotel last night and issued the
following address:
To Milers, Manufacturers, F0undrymen
Wholesale and Retail Merchants of
Richmond and Manchester, and Ciu-
zens Generally of Both Cities
The launching Of The torpedo-boat
Shubrlck, constructed for the United
states navy by the William II. Trigg
Company, Of this city, marks an era in
the history OF Richmond. The building
OF this and other vessels for the govern
ment in our city evidences our capa-
bilities along lines OF which little is
known generally. and II behoOves US 10
advertise them to the world. Not only
should this be done because of our pride
II the achievement but because, in It's
broadcast sense, il is good business
policy" A large committee Of our citi-
zens, composed of men representing the
most substantial OF all classes in our
midst, have deemed the occasion of sutii-
cient import TO ask that the day OF the
launching be made a general holiday,
and that in the forenoon Of that day our
manufacturers, millers, fOundrymen, ana
merchants of every class unite in
general trades parade" That every one
who has a business. or special feature OF
business, to advertise, be urged 10 make
a display advertisement IN sdid trades
parade creditable alike to their business
the occasion. and our city. Aside from
that sentiment of pride which should
arouse all who are addressed 10 their pest
effort, we would remind you that this
is but one feature in the carnival of at
fractions to be provided for the occasion,
10 draw to our city many thousands OF
visitors from Virginia ana neighpor
States. as well as many distinguished
citizens of States remote from virginia,
who. it is known. will be present on that
occasion The transportation ompanies
entering Richmond have not only gene
rously consented TO issue low rate
ticket extending over four days. but nave
agreed TO distribute and post along their
various lines such advertising matter as
our very capab.e Committee on Publicity
NAV furnish them with. This committee
feels assured there will be IRON twenty
five TO thirty thousand visitors TO our
city on the occasion I'm question, thus
sffording you opportunities Tor aoVer-
| Using and 10 demonstrate the progress
| of our beloved city, such as you nave
| not enjoyed for years
This committee confidently hopes anu
| believes there will be quick and hearty
| response to our request for your fullest
! co-operation in making this occasion d
/ atting climax TO the many successes
/ which embellish your record in the past
In a few days members Of this commit L
/ tee and those authorized by them, VIII
! cali upon YOU. and as the date for ms
/ display is likely to be between october
25th and November 1st, We VIII OF ne
! cessity have TO be up and doing
O. A. HAWKINS.
Chairman;
JOHN MURPHY.
G. WATT TAYLOR.
HERMAN S MYERS,
T.. a. STCMPF.
JIrD j.. WOOD.
GEORGE w. BROWN,
Committee on Trades Parade;
:. w. TRANERS.
| chairman Civic Carnival Committee.
THE SELECTION OF AIDES.
After drafting this address the COM
mittee decided upon a number of gentle
men who will be requested 70 act as
aides TO the chief marshal.
Mr.. c. II. Phillips. chairman OF th'
| Fireworks Committee. is corresponding
with fireworks manufacturers, arranging
for a magnificent display here on the
| night of the launching.
| The Tournament Committee is very
busy. Chairman Lee Todd went t
| Amelia Courthouse yesterday TO attend
! a tournament az that place, several oi
| the knights Of which are TO take part IL
the big tournament here.
A communication has been received
from Captain John r. Martin. Of Farm
vile. in reference TO the chief marshaE
shin Of the tournament. Captain Marur
was chief marshal Of the great touih@
| ment in Richmond I'm l0Si