The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-06
LYNCHBURG'S LIFE.
FORCES CONTRIBUTING TO IT'S
VlGOR.

ness Men on the secrets OF the Develop
meni of the city on the Verge of the
Southwest
LYNcEBURG, Va, April D.. Special -
/ The correspondent Of The TINES had quite
| mu interviews today with some Of the lead.
/ ing business men OF the city, concerning
theiryiows as 20 the new lie promised the
city by the late industrial developments and
enterprises, and as many of them rs he could
see freely gave the following prompt an
swcrs 20 the following questions:
"What new life. do you think. seems 10
have been promised this city bY tine recent
industrial deyelopmentsF'
IrBFRALuY 10 INVESTORS.
in reply 20 this. Mr., T. Davis Evans. an
active business man. responded as follows.
"The city is filled with strangers. MANY Of
many 81 whom are anxious 10 make
investments Perfect confidence is felt
hy an the people in the success
and the future large growth OF the city.
Raal estate agents are starting mp without
value in The western part of the city and
suburbs. and I'M some instances has doubled
within twelve months. The West Lynch
bur. Land Company will give ample sites
Tor manufacturing purposes. aud has album
dant capital tO give all the inducemenl
necessary for the location OF new enter
prises.
NATURAL ADVANTAGES.
Mr. %. b. Barker of the large hard
ware firm of Bell. Barker * Jennings,
said. "l have always c0nieudod that
Lynchhurg possessed more natural AL.
yaufago- for manufacturing Gems
tr. than amy other place in the state,
and DO our advantages were made known
t0 the outside world as they are now
being d0nel that we would have no.
trouble I'M locating plenty manu-.
featuring establishments. am glad
t0 see that our citizens have re-.
Gently become thoroughly aroused and
alive t0 the situation. and everybody seems
to bo -0 confident that we are now ON the
road o. the greatest industrial prosperity
ever Witnessed iu this part Oi the South.
think our future very bright. and | expect
t0 -ee located here during ihe present year
q large number of prosperous manuiactur-
in- enterprises
TIDE SETTING IN.
Nr. John n. Flood. one Of the largest Co
blcc0ni-ts said. My opinion has Away
been That l.ynchburg possessed greater AL
D. Yaut9go- Than almost amy other point %
ihe South TOR the successful establishment
0finiu.frial enterprise; and now that he
capitalist. are beginning torealize The iact
willrequire very short time 90 develop th'
correctness of my judgment. We already
feel thc impulses Of new life. and If Dc
ports Dee correct. capitalists from other an'
distant points are turning am earnest eye
in this direction
PEOPLE COOPERATING.
Mr.G.W. Fleming. am cnterprising citi
zen. said. SIN answer 90 your question
| What new life do ] think seems Co have
come over our city, Well. I would sug
. gcst as fle best evidence of new life. tina
our people are coming together and are put
ting up their money 10 back our city for th'
hr-i time of It's existence. Another. W'
have nO cr0akers now. The time has "a
hast come When all eyes are being opened
and that light says in unmisiahle terms. M
have advantages over an competitors anl
are bound Co Doe the litisburg OF the SOUTH.
SOME SOLID FACTS.
Nr. Robert slaughter said. Judging from
the men who have subscribed i0 the Wesl
{ fyuchbur. Land Company, and Who have
tle management Oi TO- there Is no rea7oi
why IynclhW- should not Do the CONNER
( ciai centre of fhe South with population
of over 100000 BOO the next ten years. ] Wii
give sou leW reasons why 10 should De:
FIRST. splendid railroad facilities.
Second. Unsurpassed banking houses
j Banking assets of iiis place are over 81
.JINNO.
/ Third. Jahb.n. trade. exclusive of tohac
. co. the largest industry here. last yea
o. reached tiUN.Nu.
Fourth. Liberal terms which are given O
neW industries.
FQh. The large amount OF money sub
. scrihei to the West Lynchhurg Land Com
. pany for the encouragement OF locating
plants on its land
l BASIS FOR GROWTH
e SIR. H. a. schaeler. tobacco shipper. said
.'Me feel encouraged hy the prospects, anl
T. of course think LynchDurg is entitled 90 10
share of the developments all around u-
having uleri0r advantages and AN excel
lent basis Tor growth. which is lacking 81
p s0 many oi llc new towns, that look NOR
p Important 0n paper than in reality. We d
rOf favor boom. hut hope tO see 20 gradual
. though slow growth. one that is lasting
, because 900 % solid foundation. and based ol
actual and not imaginary OBJ speculative
Values
OLD but ALWAYS SOLID.
Mr.. Charles ~. Button. one Of the Olde.
and best informed citizens, says.
think Chat Che yer9 fact that our capital
ISIS aro concerning measures looking 10 th
f, growth and dotcl0pmenf of their citv. tend
10 fb.f result br encouraging citizens zen
orally. and provides the incentive lo nou
residents to east their lot with IA poople wn
.aam fo he progressive. Wnilenob6dv cares 4
locate ina u "dead' town On city. cnferpri.
Ing men. seeking .0 better their own f0i
unes in.tiuctiyey seek live. wide-a
s wake community in which 20 cstablis
D themselves in business.
The -i.ns 0fnOu lle aHd renewed enorg,
10 seem f1 b.. apparent iu fli, old ANA AWAY
% solid Dl..noss uWu. our people appear [
e. ha aroused a- tlet never were before. t0
l sense amin. imr..iane. of locating nov ana
varied industries here. in order o. keen pac
r with fla world around them. And SD. ever
e r.y Giant falt c.ta. additional amplo,
q mont fl-kiiI.U. labor. llf which Weh have ha
D .l ln.ff0l. that f- located here. contribute