The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-12
The Local Organization IS Rapidly
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The travelling mems day at the Charles
ton Exposition. VIII, 5be January 2lst anu
on this occa SION the NatIonal T. z. a.,
through its Board Iof directors at st
Louis, has requested C4onel J Ohm s.
f1arwooo. Of this city, who is. the ma
tional chairman OF the L. P. a. Legis-
Iative Committee, to represent them.
Colonel HARDWOOD, who IS not only popu-
lar with the Il. P. a. bltssWith all the
travelling mems organizations, says ne
hopes to be able to- speakEfor all in this
calling, as he IS md has been for years
a knight of the grip. IN regard to what
he may have to say it is safe to state
that all who may have the pleasure OF
hearing him will recognize the apprp-
priateness of his remarks.
No doubt there may be many COM
mercial men to accompany him on this
trip, as well as meet at Charleston, while
travelling in that vicinity Those who
may take this trip are promised an eX-
celent time, and twill facilitate matters
if such as contemplate taking the trip
make it known, so as arrangements can
be made.
All tho travelling men who were at
home for the holidays have left for their
trips. and report satisfactory trade.
II is hoped that a number of the Peters,
burg Post will go.Swith. the Richmond
members to Charleston.
The members Of Post A, T. P. a.,
having always the interest of the city
at heart, took it upon themselves to as
sst in making it pleasant for the visitors
who were here in attendance upon the
convention of the Horticultural Society,
and to that end atheyS issued compli-
mentary tickets to O badger fight. which
took place at the cold-storase plant,
Sixth and Canal Streets. Wednesday
night, About 800 gathered to see the
more exciting affair than a Mexican bull
fight. 1t is true there are only two AMI
mails much smaller than thes pun that
take part in a badger fight-a dog and
a badger. The dog is especially trained
for the work, and the most expert and
alert badgers are from wisconsin. The
one used Wednesday night had been kept
out at Lakeside since the last National
r P. A. Convention. To prevent the
animals from killing each other there is
a strong chain or rope tied to each, anu
when the time-keeDer sees the eXhaus-
ton of either OF the two, he orders the
trainers to separate them.
The sport being over and no lives haH-
ing been lost, all retired from the scene
The participants names are Kept from
the public to avoid any misunderstand-
ing from the officers of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Though the T. P. A. understand how to
prevent any cruelty, yet the very fact or
mentioning such a fight might suggest
examination into its methods.
The gentleman that pulled the badgers
thoroughly understands by this time the
| novel features of a .padger fight, and he
assured all present he would be pleased
| to attend.another fight, and would gladly
instruct any one desiring tos-pull the
| badgers how, to prevent being hurt by
President Johnson has been doing some
excellent. T. p a work,-as results of the
same are indicated through nearly every
mail Secretary Robertson receives. Many
applications have been received recentlN'
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