The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
OPPORTUNITY FOR
YOUNG MEN TODAY
Brilliant Banquet at Jefferson
Hotel Last Night, and Several
Addresses Delivered-Con-
vcntions Will Come to
Close This After
noon.
- PEAK1NG with the knowledge OF
one who started life as a poor
struggling boy. but who has
~ accumulated millions by thrift

one WHO started IKE as poor
struggling boy. but who has
~ accumulated millions by thrift
brains and courage, Mr. Charlie,
A. Moore, OF New York, president oi
the largest railway and machinist sup.
ply house In the world. declared las,
night to dealers assembled from all
parts of the United States that never
before in all history was there more
magnificent opportunity for young men
who will go into trade and stick
Pleading for commercial fraternity, he
pointed out that the best course is the
honest course. declaring that only s
per cent. OF those who engage In mer-
camille pursuits survive, and that for
their own welfare and salvation they
must take an active part in politics.
1t was indeed remarkable address
by man whose ability is recognized
beyond the border OF his own land.
and 1t came as the feature OF "a ban
quet that surpassed all others here in
point OF demonstration. Two hundred
and fifty men and women. representing
the Southern and the National Supply
and Machinery Dealers Association
chinery Manufacturer Association
and eheered for hours. while a
feast was being served, and then list
cned with attention to the guests who
had come to address them
On the SURe.
With the first sound from the orches-
ira the audience lifted its voice. a
mighty volume of sound being swept
out to the neighboring homes.
When america" Was played the
crowd arose, applauding and singing
Finally then when My Old Kentucky
Home" was begun the demonstration
went beyond all bounds.
Near midnight MY j. c. Miller. OF
Huntington. w. Va, the toastmastcr
raped for order. but for five minutes
he was unable to proceed. Coming TO
the front of the stage. upon which was
the speakers table. Mr.. j. G. Christie
pher. Of Jacksonville. whose voice was
IKE a trumpet waved his hand and
brought forth semblance OF silence
by demand for 1t. He drove the
walters out and pleaded for quiet.
Seated on the stage with Mr.. Moore
Mr. ]. NJ. Manley. OF Cincinnati, and
Mr. John Garland Pollard, OF Rich
mond, the orators Of the occasion. We're
officers OF the three associations. They
were Messrs. ]. c. Miller, vice -presidea,
OF the Southern: NJ. w. Mix, president
of the American; George Puchta. presi-
dent of the National. and F. D. Mitchell
secretary-treasurer OF the American
Levin .Joynes. chairman OF the loca
entertainment committee: Alvin II
Smith. secretary-treasurer OF the South
ern; e. II. Hargrave. executive com.
m'ttee OF the American:J. A. Raichman
executive committee OF the Southern
S. L. Meyer. vice president of the
American: W. NJ. Pattlson. vice-presi-
dent nf the National. Charles F. Aaron
chairman press committee of the
American: Henry D. Sharpe. vice-pres
dent of the American: Henry Prenttss
yice-president OF the National: ]. G
/ Christopher. executive committee OF
the Southern: L. D. May, vice-presi.
dent OF the American: E. E. Strong. eX.
son. secretary-treasurer Of the Ma
tonal. and c. B. Jenkins. ex-presiden,
Of the Southern. Members general,
were at tables. each having a seat,ne
capacity for eight.
Telegram from President.
Toastmaster Miller read a telegram
from President Briggs, OF the Southern
Association, who Is III at his home. II
DALLAS. Tsx.. conveying his thanks n,o
gratitude for a telegram Of sympathy
Mr.. Miller did not say much. What h.
did say failed to reach the persons di
rectly in front of the stage, but wher
Mr.. Moore arose, to be greeted mos
enthusiastically, he was permitted Il
proceed without utinterruptlon. He mad,
pleasant acknowledgements OF tbs in
vtation. "We have had some industria
6epression," he said, "but If there ar,
any doubling Thomases or pesslmist
they can come here and find that pros
perity Is deferred while we are havin!
good time and that when we ge
through everything will bo all right
That started the applause. Remind
ing his friends that he had been warnec
in New York against the Virgini;
julep, Mr.. Moore said that he had beef
here before once when warship wa
fine tribute to Mr., William r. Trigg
he said that Mr.. Trigg had appeale,
to him to have President McKinle,
come here for the event. and then h
told of the latter's willing acceptance
"It was the first visit of Republica,
President to the capital of the ol,
IS South" said Mr.. Moore, "but the ova
tion he received showed that we wer
reunited country"
Turning to the ladies', he requisite,
them to bear with him In patience
"You ladies ought to encourage a sue
cessful organizations" he remarked
"for that means more fine dresses
\ more Merry Widow hats, Most OF II
are selfish,
"We might as we'll tell the truth
and we have organized for mutua
protection and benefit,"sal5t
Ss MIR. MoOre's Address.
After these pleasantries, Mr.. Moor!
launched into his address. He said
Modern industrial and commercia
civilization tends to eliminate unneces
sary processes and cumbersome meth
& DDS OF doing business.
specialization along certain line
has grown more and more,
ut s, therefore. that ethe position
Of the merchant the distributor of pro
Z duce. has become more important an
more we'll Defined
IT'D '..As the merchant was the earlies
torch- bearer. of civilization. aud, NOR
than all other forces, spread85oVer tn
world and made common to all man
4 kind arts and the products OF indus
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