The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-28

making now. IN. in warm weather This city In
us nWo wen cqni 'pcu ice factories enjoys ample
liabilities fnr o5tatninv 0ll the ice n coded b. lis
ct,fZons. The two mattress factories are also
KEEP; busy to meet the demands Of tradn and the
Owing to tho dull times bat few brlcg. were
made here during tho past year. hat in order ID
meet the demands OF busl ness either or the two
brick yards In the suburbs will DO ready nnrt
ycsr 20 re:ninc work ut any tima. The sale OF
ychic.es goes on to some extent in spite OF tn.
hard time. IA they will wear out or be broken
occasionally, for this reason the line clrrinyc.
m .kcrs here have Kept mp pretty we'll c,naidcr.
Ing the timss and made better than might b.
expected Tho Duval Engine Works hni sew.
cral extensive orders to South America and other
iore'gn Countries In tho p,s. tw1lvc months and
the ioinoke Roofing and Metal Cornlcc Com.
pany ma, uonc q goo dcelo OF work in tho South
gnrine Inc year drawing to n close, some Of it as
Iaf west us Arkansas and Texas.
Practical suggestions.
While the outlook for indu stries of all kinda IA
growing better in this city, there IL u general foeI.
ing among thoughtful end practica Al business men
that Instead OF aiming too high Just now we
should tcrn our attention to seen riny smaller in
dt-trles. These nndc: 200 1 management might
coon nave such all incense OF business that their
onlarPcmcnt would be necessary. All things mast
nave u beginning and the hes, way under present
conditions IL 10 &c modest IN such efforts.
What Might be Done.
In this connection It is s1ggestcd that e bucket
factory and barrel factory might do we'll here,
nlso u broom racsory aud u cob Pipe factory. n
WOODEN birket factory might oso do well also
ohc or Two pug toD=cco rsct0ries.
Cigar Factories.
The three cigar factories here arc doing well
ana therc - NJ reason why as good plug topacco
conld not he made here rs any where clio In mia
suction Splcndid tobacco is grown in Drdford
and other counties In this vicinity and the right
man engaged In the business ought to do well
htIc.
Silk Making Possible.
Enoth,r business that has been suggested is
INC rearing oftilk worms, preparatory 10 build.
ny up Il bdsincss OF silk making In this city and
vicinity. Thts ~ n busine, - IN which ihc tcmaic
members OF the [ 4mtly cnuld npyop, ia prnviIn 4
thc llivl 10 and mulberry l. ayes could no oh aimed
in sufficient qualities. While this conld not be
board OF trade or the Young Mems business
League look lat; the latter and sec what clu be
d,ns. Lnero ar! cities in Europe that are now
uoihE an extensive business in silk raising that
was started from q very small begianing. Tnc
ministry Is not followed in this country as much
ns IT shouli he; bat There is no reason why Com
Ut our entcrprlslng cttiZ ,ns sholll not take the
mater In hand and push II to a conclusion. The
cost would not DC muca but Roanoke patience
ana persistence might make n great thing ont uf
IL. By all means let tho matter he looked into.
The Magic City.
10 the prevarbial man with brain and on
c,Igy come TO Roanoke, the Magic Cit OF
INC oohtn, with a population OF 22,ClO,
Is one Of the most progressive and beauti.
M cities In the south. 1t is noted for the
public spirit OF its citizens. The spirit OF pro-
gress Is seen in all departments of bnoincss and
In me r~esistisss rush aud advancement OF It's vast
activities. The city throbs with business life,
chcrgy and ENTERPRISE. Every enterprise In or
Contiguous to this gre wing city, whether private
or pubic. commercial or educational, must catch
the ins ~.iration aud be moved by the mighty i'm
pulse which Is drlving Roanoke onwLso aud up-
ward In the march OF progress.
1t is midway bctwcen the extreme northern and
southern temperatures, II the southern portion
or the valley ut Virginia. with mid climate,
hcalthtest in the world. Roanoke is a city nest
ling amid the mountains, and ia sought as II sum.
mer resldcnco for health and recreation by visi-
LOIS from various sections or the country.
HOW Situated.
Its cite is a beautiful, undulating valley one
IN lushnd rect above sea level. between the Blue
Ridge and Allcshany Mountains; aud forms the
connection between the booming y cturesque
Hncn andoah Valley and Southwestern Virginia.
Ino city Is at the foot OF Mill Mountain, from the
rounding country. beginning ut the FAR on Peaks
Of otter and sweeping arouu;i the horizou grid
ing Lertlle valleys and grand mountains, the eye
Ing beauty and grandeur. Majestic ranges link
lotty peaks like claspei band giant seutinels
Grounu tae city. We look down from this over.
wEo,mlng view or Gods work upon the work OF
mans boundlc3s genius. We behold God and man
Ms co workers Ia the production OF a scene which
Wo VIII term progress.
10 those uDacquainted with the marvellous de-
veiopmebts or hoanokc the following
may may peas me imp es. or exaggerstion, for hsr
IematKSoie growth Is startling as fiction. We
nave tired to avoid any semblance towards over.
estimation ot untrutnIulness, and state but sim.
Early history.
Roanoke was known as Big Lick, becaus. of
the deer who visited its salt marshes. In 1S74 r.
was incorporated, as a town; in 1882 IL had a pop.
nlstion OF 4N-the same year the Legislature
cotporated as a city, and to-day 1t has a popula-
ton OF $4,000. or more. The city has absorbed
this great increase and given It ali an Occupation.
Business increases proportionsteiy with nor
population.
A Healthy City.
Located as Roanoke lie. almost on rolling upland
with its elevation and pure mouutaia air it IN ust
necessarily be 4 most healthy city. A very small
portion OF the city Is low, aud this has been
thoroughly drained and filled. There ia not a
section OF the city but has good drainage. The
pure mountain air is rich with ozone. ia Invigo
rating and bracing, which, in q great measure. ia
responsible for the wonderful energy the people
OF Roanoke possess.
Sewerage.
Roanoke has one of the most complete systems
of beverage OF any Southern city, as she has
spent q large amount or money In this work
dur ing the lRet few years.
Water Supply.
The water supply comes from a 'lo.t" noun
tain river that bubbles from the base of Mil
Mounts,u, pure and lice cold. !" is conveyed to the
city a distance ot1H miles. passing under the
bed OF hosuOko rivce