The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-26
State; has several railroads; the Ohio canal Is
only twenty eight miles from

State; has several railroads; the Ohio canal Is
only twenty. eight miles from
COLUMBUS.
The capital OF Ohio has a population of nearly
hundred thousand and is famous among the
prosperous cities OF America 1t is located in the
centre OF the population of the United States Its
progress and growth have not been spasmodic,
out OF the nature to establish confidence and at
tract the attention of people every where Situa-
ted at point in the Ohio Valley, midway be
tween the great fresh water lakes OF the North
and the Ohio river on the South, it furnishes as
delightful dwcllir place the year round as can
be found in the republic
With its fifteen lies OF railway among which
are al! the II ain trunk lines or the country
reaching oIt in cvcr' conceivable direction, tho
ping advantages which are absolutely necessary
TO the SUCCESS of their enterprises.
cro oMe Pasf ten years has shown the greatest
paved streets have given this city an cnviablc
reputation In this respect
nc city liz growing more beautiful ana i'm
proving greatly owing to the public spirit which
prompts the Identifying of both private and pub
lie grounds. Citizens vie with each Other i'm
making their homes and grounds neat n nd attract
I'VE, and the city authorities arc fully abreast OF
the times In Keeping up an extensive system of
pubic parks In each quarter OF the city.
The State government, contributes much to
make Columbus prominent aud beautiful CITY
through hcr State institutions and buildings Ohio
being in the front rank and in some RESPECTS n
icnder am.o1hE me states in this regard The
eapi,oi ouilding always commands attention. The
for the education OF the blind the institution for
the dear and dumb, the institution for the fee
minded youth and the State pcpitcntiary aggre-
gate r. and, Imposing and beautiful collection
orpublic buildings seldom seen at one point.
na r.s M aayantages are not to be sur
University. the various private aud parochiai
echools with the great public school system
superiority AFFORD unlimited facilities for the
mot useful and finished education
win Ss 6 close PToTsmty to coal iron and fields
perfect system of trans portation, has made this
CITY great commercial and manufa curing
The flames from the blast furnaces rolling
mills, and ionadries, together with the hum OF
furnish proof indisputablc of the rapid strides
being made by Columbus toward the front rank
among Americas manufacturing cities.
or the large number OF establishments which
came under my observation, the most striking
was
THE JEFFREY MANUFAcTURING COMPANY,
because OF the fact that this company is engaged
In the construction OF mining machinery
had previously been honored with the nc
4ha n OF their travelling salesman, Mr.. Chss
meet this gentleman Mt the Union depot In Co
iumous az l emerged from the waiting room
surprise at our meeting, Mr.. Thomas invited me
to call Mt the factory, aud the next day l did so
one mas no idea until after making personal
transacted.
With all the acres of floor space now covered
by machinery, this company Is adding more and
from what saw 1t is plain that they are doing a
Flat Tcp coal field in October. and IL WINS While
there that met him. His mission in this field
was TO Introduce their
ELECTRIC COAL MINING PLANT.
and from the conversations / had enjoyed with
inns gentleman while making our Headquarters
ut Hotel Graham las so many OF the toys do now.
adays), became intensely interested in the sn b.
tnnty offered to visit the establishment where
This machinery was being manufactured
=. SO In went, and after the customary introdnc-
tons to The members OF the firm, we took our
way into those mysterious realms where men
harness the lightning and bid the forces OF nature
cannot de: cribe the detail OF these extensive
works but Will say that judging from the volume
OF business done they must be meeting with
learned from Mr.. Thomas thst the Hooking
Valley coal operators were using electrical mining
the Kcnova Goa, fields, / found that the Coaldale
Company was putting in ~
JEFFREY PLANT.
1t Is only question of time when these cleo.
taical Appliances VIII be in universal use, and al
Held are seriously contemplating their introduce
tiOn
In addition to the manufacture OF mining
plants the JEFFREY people make coal drills
screws, sprocket wheeis. elevator buckets. boots
sh,arfting, elevating and conveying machinery,
mil and mining supplies, roller, detachable link
and 81 ccial chain betting
had the plea nre OF meeting Mr.. j. j. Archer.
Western at Columbus, and acknowledge cour .
teaes Mt his hands.
l also met other attaches OF the general offices
there and felt more Mt home Within sight OF the
old familiar Norfolk and Western than else where
In the ely, although must make an execution
In favor OF 1.-The Neil," the headquarters OF the
norfolk and Western people who visit Corumbus
MT Archer advised me to 90 to 1.-THE Neil" and
SAID that Mr. Clnxton stopped there, which was
aauhcient recommendation because know that
MT Claxton exercises great taste ana discretion in
home.
! was not disappointed In my expectations, and
found Mr.. Pentland o thoroughly agreeable
host, and one who knows how 10 appreciate q
newspaper man. i conscentiously adyite any
one, from king to gentleman, to go to The
preserved one of the bills of lading, and here.
with submit same:
MENU.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER %.
Blue Points
COnsom me Jardiniere
Celery x Olives Radisbes
Broicd Spanish Mackera, Magenta
Black Bass, Sautc II Colbe TT
CapOn Bra &c a 10 Parisienne
Boiled Buffalo Tongue, Sauce Poivrade
Sweet Breads, Pique an Petit Pos
Long Island errnpin q Ia Maryland
Ragout OF Rabbits Ia Bolrgoise