The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-03
nr II. w. VINCENT.


The secretary of state was conveyed
70 Chase CITY on a special train from
Richmond which left the Fourteenth
street depot at O'Clock. He came
down from Washington on an early
train and was met at Elba station By
President T f. Roberts, of the Neck
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w IL Jenreys of Chase city. ana
whirled In an automobile TO the walt
ing special. At the Southern depot ne
was greeted by John Garland Pollard,
the next aattorney general of Virginia,
and expressed his pleasure that Mr..
Pollard was to make the trip with him.
Congressman Walter A. Watson, of the
Fourth district, also accompanied hun.
Division Passenger Agent s. p. Bur
CESS of the Southern, as well as NJ. "A.
HAYES and w. T.. Gross, of the indus
trial department Of the road. went on
the special to look after the comfort
Of the distinguished passenger and pre-
serve order. and the three hour run ia
destination. under the guidance of Con-
ductor w. S. Jones. was made on
schedule time.
His Nap Disturbed.
MT. Bryan, after a pleasant chat all
around, with his fellow escort on the
parlor car, settled himself TO read a
half dozen morning papers; later pro-
duced q safey razor and shaved HIM
self, and then retired TO the drawing
room for IA nap. But the slesta was
destined TO be distur bed. News of the
coming of the special had been noised
abroad and at every station groups or
VILLAGERS had gathered to get glimpse
of the commoner and satisfied thetn-
selves with cheering the train as II
whIrled by or hesltated momentarily
"
train stopped Ave minutes. the demon
stration was so great that 1t awakened
the secretary of state and he repaired
to the platform. Anxiously awaiting
him were group of rosy cheek I'D
school girls. ranging in size from lit
tie tots TO demure misses in their teens,
and one would have to make long
days journey to get together pref
tier bevy. Descending to the lower
step. the secretary looked down into the
small sea OF expectant faces.
Talks to school Girls.
Il am accustomed 20 talking politics
to the older folks, but / would much
prefer talking to young folks about
other things. ! don't know what
can say that would interest you. and !
don't know that there Ia any excuse
for my talking. You have your con-
gresham and your next attorney
general here on the train. who would
know better what TO talk 10 you about;
hut 7 want TO leave one thought with
YOU have travelled much and wilt
messed conditions of poverty and igno-
rance Of which you have not dreamed.
l wonder If you recognize the bless
ings that have been showered upon you;
] wonder how many of you appreciate
the debt you owe to the community,
TO those about you, and | wonder how
old some Of you will he before you
viii realize the opportunities for the
larger service"
The train started just as the last
word fell from Mr. Bryan's lips, and
"a blushing miss. who had been waiting
breathlessiy, rushed up and presented
him with gorgeous bouquet of
Marechal Neil roses. He had only time
TO doE his somb rero and smile. but 1t
pleased him immensely, and returning
to the car he graciously distributed the
roses among his fellow passengers as
souvenirs Of the trip, -
Loves Young Folks.
There's nothing l enjoy more" en-
Enthusiastically exclaimed the secre-
tary, than talking 10 school children
and students. Their minds are in
shape to be nodded in the right way"
The cheers of the bright-faced girls
resounded as the train followed the