Smyrna times., 1884-07-23

( HOME GROWTH Frequently during
the past few years the TIMES has
taken occasion TO agitate the matter of
home enterprise; not in an obtrusive
way, nor so constantly as to tire our
readers and wear the subject out with
/ ont producing any visible results, but
IN such q manner as to convince the
people by reasonable argument that
the present and future prosperity of
town depends upon the activity, ener-
gy and public spirit of its citizens. A
town or village, situated in the midst
OF very fertile and productive coun-
try, surrounded by an active and in
dustrious farming population, having
complete and satisfactory wnter and
railway privileges, and market faciE-
ties equal to the best, ought to grow.
1t ought to grow in population, in in
telligence, III activity, and in wealth.
If 1t does not grow, if it occupies
stand-still position year after year.
with about the same populace. the
same little spasmodic industries, the
same appearance Of moderate business
cOntent-thc fault Is somewhere Il is
with the able but timid money men of
the community, those who have ample
means but not the spirit Of interest in
the growth and progress Of the town,
and the prosperity of their fellow men:
it is with the dead capital, the money
that ought to be moving, working, liv-
ingin the channels of trade and manu-
facture, but is dead and buried, or
planted in a shady spot where its an
nual product Is FIVE or six per cent.
personal income.
We do not suppose that capitalists
will 90 to work and put up manufac-
tories for the express purpose Of build
ing up the place and giving employ
ment to working people, nor that they
will make large investments a. a mat
ter Of philanthropy, without assurance
Unreasonable income, still all these con
siderations go together it is the unal-
terable philosophy of labor and capital.
they must 90 hand in hand, both must
be employed or labor will become de
jected and discouraged and capital will
mould and rust, producing none Of the
beneficial results that it is calculated 10
bring. We do not indulge in wildcat
theories in reference to these matters
we do not propose 2 reckless adven-
ture in organizing companies and put
ting up buildings regardless Of anv
knowledge Of the laws Of supply and
demand. but we know whereof we
speak, and it is fact undeniable that
there can be no more favorable loca-
ton or section for certain lines Of man.
uiacturc than right in our own town
II the spirit Of doubt, timidity and hes
itation prevail, if push and enterprise
are vaulted with the idle dollars. the !
town and community must stand still
and ten years hence we shall have |
1900 to 5000 people, as we have to-
day. or probably not 50 many. Ifthis |
feeling OF timjd backwaTdness and un-
Willingness to venture had always been
FOREMOST there would not have been a .
railroad, a steamboat nor q telegram |
~ existence 10 this day No move
ment can be positively assured Of suc-
cess IN its incipiency. Success il in |
effort, success makes itself and wben
the question arises in regard to anv .
proposed enterprise-the trembling oues. \
uon, will ltg0Y" should be answered
make il Co." We would not propose .
ventures in those lines Of manufacture
~ which the market Is Ovefstoeked .
and the supply il 10 excess Of the de-
E9ahd, bus here are golden opportuni.
ties fos ibe production Of articles which
arealWays in demand which are nevera
drug on the market, and nnoo which
there is always reasonable proGt
For example, woolen goods, paper
canned an pOtted meats and veeeta.
Dies, preserved fruits and ielies fac.
tories that might run constantly
through The year. We have not tho
advantages Of water power bat steoto
is superceding water a. q power even
~ hiIly parts Of the country. "a beino
more reliable and Efficient. We have
many points of advantages that ought
70 attract capitalists from abroad. If
We take pains TO make our attractions
known. Our climate Is very beaIthfnl. !
our town is cheerful aud pleasant eor y
dwelling place, and there would be no
a'iheulty IN attracting people in sum.
e'snt numbers 10 furnish labor for anv
amount Of manufacturing. We Often
neaF tbe remark +" smyrna i deli,,b,
iui town y i've in, the air and ~
water are pure, there is every conven.
'enee' but there is no cbanee eog !,