The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-12


to the leading industries OF Rich
mond. They have. arranged to visit
different places on different days. so
Y that tin1e rnsy be devoted SO inspection
NJ The leisure Of the visitors.
The plants to be visited tomorrow.
the frst inspection day. embrace the
Standard Paper Manufacturing com
psny. Of which r. s. cramr Is presi-
dent: James r. Ryland, secretary and
treasurer. and NJ. r. Montague. mana
ger of sales. The Southern Manufsc-
turing company, manufacturers of the
famous Good Luck" baking powders.
Lagus and Brothers company, large to-
bacco manufacturers, Of which w T.
Reed is the president; p. l. Reed. vice
president; Charles u. Larus. Jr. sec
rotary and treasurer. The Federal Ci-
gar company. the home OF "Old Vlr-I
ginta Cheroot"
Al the Jefferson last night many old
acquaintanees were renewed and
friends from distant sections clasped
hands and gossiped over the financial
outlook.
Early arrivals. who thought OF Rich
mona as an oserErown village or a
completed town. gasped as they took
look over the prospect. and lamp
I'd" the skyline.
This city looks like it got what
belonged 70 IL in the reserve bank"
sale & man from the West,
Agricultural interests will receive
some attention during tire convention,
ard slGch literature concerning the ad-
ssntaCes Of the State OF Virginia, for
al ..i@vessments, will be distributed
where r. will do the most good,
Mans Of the delegates attended ser
siees al The various churches OF their
choice, while large number took part
IN the special services al the Second
Baptist church.
Wcsterners Arrive.
Last night q special train OF eight
ceaches cAma in from the West, with
party ~ notsbles on board. They
esme mainly from st. Louis and other
points in that section. including the
Little Rock delegation.
II this latter party was George w
Rcgers, president Of the Arkansas
Bankers association. and cashier OF
the Bank III Commerce. of Little Rock
He Is also. on the nominating commit
tee g. the national association. ana
was member OF the conference com
mittee engaged with Secretary McAdoo
IN the cotton question. III washingto:a
Fecentiy. Others in this delegation
we're Rober! Z Wait secretary OF
the Arkansas Bankers association,
president 81 the Citixena' bank of
Little Rock Moorehead Wright vice
president 81 the Union Trust company;
George II. Brown. secretary board OF
trade. and manager Of the publicity de-
partntsnt 9f the Arkansas Bankers
association
Mr.. Brown. true to his profession
said last night that his state was
the only one mentioned in the Bible. |
He quoted the passage this way: Noah
looked GU. of the Ark and Saw
etc" He also said that Little Rock
10 on the same parallel Of latitude as
the Garden Of Eden"
Among the SHOW Me" men on the |
train were w. Frank Keyser secretary |
OF the Missouri association. Of Seda-
lia: w. IL Harrison, secretary of the
Oklahoma association. of Oklahoma
CITY. and Dick Halves. cashier of the
Third National hank, OF ST. Louis
Mr.. Halves Is d brother Of uenrv
HAYES the celebrated Democratic pol. !
itieian OF st. Louis. Mr.. Halves. II is
said. originated the expression: "rrn /
from NiEsouT', YOU will have To show
me.
g There are other notahles In the dele !
Htion. IL is understood, who claim
ne honor OF originating the express /
sion. and II Is possible that during the
1t week they will be called upon to I,
.reve their claim.
Meetings Scheduled Today.
Meetings of committees OF the bank
convention scheduled for TODAY at
/. the JEFFERSON. the hours at which tney
wiiI be held and the rooms, are:
Administrative Arthur REYNOLDS.
chairman On the call of the chair
nan Room $50
Agricultural commission. r. r. Har-
rM chairman Salon. 10 o'clock
"a ~
American institute of banking sec .
tien. On cali Of President W. g
Evans
Clearing house section. executive i
committee, J. u, Ayres, chairman. |
Private dining-room. No . 10 o'clock /
A. NJ
Currency commission. A p. Hep
trrn. chairman. On call OF chairman, !;
Executive council Arthur Rev
acids. chairman. Salon o'clock I
r. NJ
Federal Legislation. r. w. Goebel. !
chairman. East parior. $50 O'Clock /
a. NJ
Finance. VIM A. Law, chairman. /
koom i5e. $50 o'clock A. NJ !
6ubcommitttes Of finance commit