The sun., 1890-01-13
slaC GROWTH HOF ROANOKE.
YEARS AGO ALMOST 4 VIII
p.,rss NOW A THRITIN0 CITY

Bsn. Toyn for the Manufacture OF Anys
Gi N Iron from ~ Pln co Ilough-
h.,,s,t Opportunities for Investment.
..,vovr. Va, Jan. OF any evidence
p".,ded TO show the practice OF husbandry
W. y, trpeaty and thrift. manual training
VIZ ,ln in the art and science Of living, and
W., VIZ nerception OF the practical work in d.
hIO.,sod interests OF the South, there could be
,ot,er illustration cited than the city OF
EsDoSe' va ,,,. .,.- o,, .oor, ,o uo-o
,,.h At tho same time to new creation In the
g.,s ~. Of material and productive wealth. 1t
pn departuro from the old methods, and the
,..,on to-day in the remarkable prosperity
'.Iadvancemont OF this magic city OF the Old
nomipion is one worthy OF study In the Indus
sI,l growth OF tho Southland.
n tho development Of Roanoke are exem-
.raed the central truths on the mile post OF
kntbern progress, and this city, with hands
.0ntIng to her own growth. says:
MANUAL training is the key to future industrial pro-
F,,sion. a..
,Sorsr ia the essential need of the Southern statsA
n,y.r,,asd industry, and the utilization OF every
,,ural product tho imperative exEenoy OF the hour
law and labor, the fundamental structures and In
H,p.nsable elements in our countrys prosperity, arc
/, n Al our troubles real or Imaginary
tits certainly very gratifying to note the on
,-ord proCress OF this city. and whether 1t be
wing to tho observance OF the facts above 1t
"a nuite certain that few cities can boast OF 80
nuch real prosperity in so short time as the
city OF Roanoke
study OF the natural forces and the ele-
rents of thrift and energy at work In this
locality is q subject worthy OF special consid-
eraton. Roanoke fortunately started right.
and there is much In a good beginning. For
irs,ance. there was an impetus in the outset
jookinc to the inauguration Of diversified in
dps,rIes; no concentration In any one special
lima of development to the detriment or him
drance OF another. This has been the mascot
IN Roanokes success, and In consequence she
IA reaping the leneft Of building wisely In all
Tho avenues OF trade. traffic, and manufacture.
One OF the first impressions that strikes
straneer. while studying the natural charac-
terlstics OF the place. is the infusion OF young
blood. The young men Of the city. to very
large extent, control and manage it's measures
and affairs. They are liberal and progressive.
and conservative only to that extent where
prudence and foresight should intervene.
Another consideration. worthy Of note in the
Advancement Of the city's growth, is that one
never hears or is permitted to hear. the "cry
OF hard times" The people are too busy to
dwell on the possibilities OF On event calculated
10 disrupt or interfere with their industrial and
commercial growth. The present, with Its
duties, engage their attention and the exlgen-
cies OF the hour demand their most serious
thought and meditation.
A most gratifying and healthy sign as re-
rards the body poltio Is the recoRni-
. ton OF tie fact that the black man
here finds employment suited to his
tastes, capabilities. and environment, there
being few out OF employment who signify Q
willingness and desire to earn their daily bread.
The forge and the foundry, the forest and the
farm, the mill and the open mart. are oil acces-
Bble to this race under conditions more 1ayor-
able than anywhere else for their needs and re-
Quirements. and in this respect there is to be
seen sentiment o. uni1cation and hearty CO.
operation OF both races pulling together with
concentrated action to build up q grand COM
mercial and industr ial centre.
1t will. no doubt, be OF interest to the large
army OF readers OF The SUN to state that
about seven years ago the, present city Of
known as - Big Lick" To-day Its growth has
been OF such industrial importance and magni-
tude that 1t now challenges the admiration
not only OF the mother state. but OF the entire
Bouth. The steady march Of improvement has
continued. along with faith on the part OF the
people that has known but little OF diRappoin mt
ment and failure 1he very lact OF pelng stu,
ated In Il section OF country where the soil and
climate are good and minerals abound IN the
greatest protuson was sufficient stimulus to
Inspire the people with conviction that sue:
persistent effort in no uncertain measure.
10 illustrate the steady growth OF this place
Itake pleasure in presenting below an onicfal
statement. giving the number OF Industries or
ganiZed during the past year ana the amount
OF capital represented therein:
INDUSTRIES ESTABLISHED DURING rHE PAST YEAR