The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-04

Editor Leonard Cox, editor OF the
Charlotte Gazette, and one OF the old
est editors In the United States, re-
Gently paid Il visit to Richmond. and
publishes In his paper the following nc
count OF his trip:
1t had been some years since We had
seen tho city, and were impressed with
tho many evidences Of rapid growth and
activities. We looked In vain for some
of the old landmarks, but amid M the
rush and hustle Of It's busy throngs and
tho rapid movements OF It's street cars
we could but admire tho order and reg
ulnrity which seemed to prevail even IN
provcment seemed to be evcrywhoro
manifest, and VIC could but fool that tho
ideas of the city's official hoad as re-
CARDS tho Foundations of n City, were
appreciated by NIL the people.
We looked In vain for some OF the
more ancient hotels like the Exchange,
but found n quiet place OF rest Mt
"Ford's" near the Copitol. We had lit.
tie time to visit all the places and friends
we desired, but old associations with the
Press naturally led us to the office Of
tho Chimes Dispn tch," and we were
greatly impressed with the difference be-
tween It's enlarged and magnificent facil-
itlos and those OF tho dlminutive efforts
VIC made over sixty years ago In the
issue of II small daily paper before the
days Of tclcgrnphs. aud we might say
even Of railroads. We call to mind the
trials OF the reconstruction period, and
the labors OF cownrdin and Ellyson both
fathers and tho sons, Vennblc, Elan and
q host OF others who nave welded the
editorial pen. Tho occupants Of the busy
hive Of the daily newspaper OF to-day
have little time 10 dwell on things Of half
q century ago, Nor do we know 1t Is al
ways best; for whilo we may learn from
the experience OF tho past It may be
policy to bow to the rising not the set
ting SUM- y
a call at the office OF the Southern
Railway brought us face to face with
one Of the most courteous and efficient
dnilwny officials, G. w Westbury H. p.
"a, of the Southern Railway TO the
traveller North or South. East or West,
he Is ever ready to furnish information
as to the most desirable route. In II man
nor both courteous and agreeable. II was
with genuine pleasure that VIC grasped
the hand OF Col. John b. Purcell. who
seems to parpetuate tho honor and yir-
tue Of father and uncle. two of the most
substantial and lovable business men OF
the firm Of Purcell &, Laid. Of Richmond.
Unexpectedly we met with Col. Miles
Cary, brotiier-in-inw Of tho lamented
Maj. j, p, McPhail, and were soon In
Inc OlllCC VI Miles ttlIl, OuC
of the braincst, busiest lawyers OF Rich
mond, whoae excellent wife was the
daughter OF w. w. Read, the first School
Superintendent OF Charlotte schools.
Both Messrs. Cary and Martin not only
deprived Charlotte of their own valuable
service, but took from its society two Of
Its choicest flowers, Richmond took an
Other dear friend and one Of Charlottc's
most esteemed and valued citzens,
IJa,,r 1,,l,n <J.,-$ Ia. :
&onally and universally Is still lamentcd,
well MS Is the removal OF the remains
g6t Randolph OF Roanoke.
syFlt was with peculiar feeling we visited
the Capitol grounds, and took the hand
of one of Vlrginia!s most loyal, faith
full, devoted and trusted sons, Col, Nor
ton Marye, who bears on his own per-
son the evidence Of his loyalty to his
state, and In his heart and life the evil.
denco Of fidelity to duty and to God,
1t was also our privilege to be honored
with an interview with His Exceliency.
Governor CA. SWANSON, perhaps now
one Of the busiest men In the Common
wealth, and one upon whom rests the
weightlest responsibilities. 1t is most
gratifying to learn that his administra-
ton thus far has secured the confidence
OF good men, and gives assurance Of
energy and sound conservatism bene-a
flciul to the Commonwealth.
On leaving tho city, we were era Nflcd
to meet with Col. II. NJ. r. Talcott and
his estimnble wife, who were returning
to their home ut Bon Air. The Colonel.
who was on the staff OF General II. d..
Ice, had just delivered an interesting
historical address to q large audience
at tho request of the r. y. Loe Camp,
showing that General Leo directed tho
movement OF tho troops at the battle
gof Charlottesville, and that Jackson
acted under his direction. The meeting
with Mrs. Tnlcott revived the memory
of her devoted mother and Mulberry
1Illl long ago.