The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-04
EVERYTHING ON
A GREAT BOOM
Active Demand for Places Suitable for
Manufacturing.
A MOVE FOR BETTER BUILDINGS.
Large Paint Factory Will Probably be
Located Here Before Many Weeks.
Another New Enterprise is In
Prospect.
A MOVE FOR BETTER BUILDINGS.

with the new industries coming in and
local affairs brisk the future Of Richmond
appears to be bright one.
Real estate agents who have been IN
the business here FOR over de-
cade. say they have never before seen
such active demand for dweling-houses'
buildings suitable for manufacturing puT-
poses, and building sites. especially where
the latter are convenient TO railroad
tracks. one Of the leading real estate
agents said yesterday that he was now
advertising property for renters.
BETTER BUILDINGS.
The changes noted with regard 10
dwelling houses is a move toward better
buildings. The greatest demand IS Tor
medium grade Of houses. The greatest
number OF those who are seeking better
accommodations are w0ge-earners. ma
jority of the real estate men report the
payment OF rents TO be much more
prompt than for some years past.
quito a number OF cases are reported in
which men who work on salaries are
buying homes. This has not been the
case for five or six years past. and is ac-
counted for by the unsettled condition Of
business. said a weil-known real estate
agent. He sees In this the most conyinc-
ing evidence Of the belief of wage-earn-
ers IN the stability OF present conditions.
The Manufacturers Record. Of Baiti-
more. which. by means Of systematic re-
ports keeps IN close touch with the busi-
ness development Of the South. said re-
Gently that there is more building and
u, f~by hot
IN any other three cities in the Southern
States.
ALL GET WORK.
This has enabled almost every man
physically capable Of work and who
really wants something TO do 10 secure
employment. The result is Of course,
Immediately felt in the demand for better
home surroundings.
During September the city gas inspec-
tor installed service in thirty new houses
in Richmond. In the same month last
year fifteen installations were made
Service was furnished for thirteen new
houses Monday. which is in addition to
the thirty named above. October will
doubtless make a recOrd-breaking show
ing.
The figures given do not refer to the
service furnished in vacant houses. for
to increased service, but that in new
structures.
Quite a number Of strangers have moved
20 Richmond recently and a striking
thing Is the number of them who use gas
for cooking purpOses-somewhat OF m
innovation IN the South. but very common
usage in the North.
The great impetus I'm business in Rich
mond is being felt far outside the con-
fines Of the city and is drawing the eyes
az any sections in this direction.
One real estate agent IS looking for
sites for two non-residents who contem-
plate opening up manufacturing enter
prses in Richmond.
A PAINT FACTORY.
It is not improbable that Richmond viii
have a big white lead and paint manu-
factory before many months. 1t will not
be concern making its first bid for pat
ronage, but an established firm moving
from near New York city 10 this place
by reason OF the superior advantages in
securing cheap power and other facili-
ties.
Mr. r. L. Peters has interested a gen
tleman. who has two plants. in the mat
ter and Is using every endeavor 10 bring
him TO Richmond. Mr. Peters admitted
this. but declined TO discuss the matter
just now for publication.
There is not plant of this kind south
of Baltimore and a splendid field is open
for paint factory in this section. The
gentleman whom Mr.. Peters is trying TO
induce 90 come 90 Richmond has been
very favorably impressed with tho loca-
ton. and Will very probably come TO this
city. II he does so Mr.. Peters Will be
associated with him.
ANOTHER INDUSTRY.
Mr. s. Hauser, OF the Benton Ale
Breweries. OF Boston Is in the city. stop
ping at Murphy's Hotel He has ar
ranged with Saunders & Chambers, of
this city 10 represent his firm here.
This VIII bC another industry here for
uD TO this time Richmond has handled
very little ale
Mr. Hauser viii remain in the city
several days visiting the various points
Of interest.