The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-08-10
durham SUM-

Every observing man knows that
people are frightened up, polished
and Juickened by attrition, the CON
tact Of rubbing against each other, as
pebbles in the bed of swiftly run
ming steam by contact polish and
give brighter look to each other
This was made manifest by recent
visit to Wilmington. Wilmington on
the Cape Fear, the only river in the
State going directly into the open
sea. Wilmington-'.the city by" the
sea-the North Carolina mistress of
sea and land, commanding unsurpass ss-
ed facilities Of transportation, by rail
and water; business relations widely
extending; largely developed in
dustri ial activities; wonderful fertility
of soil: vegetation including that of
both temperate and sub-tropical
zones: a splendid citizenship, dis
tinguished for dauntless courage,
energy, thrift, hospitality, inteli-
gence and social refinement.
The people of North Carolina. and
the outside world rs we'll, are ust be-
ginning to learn Of this subtropical
region, and of Wilmington, historic
and full of Cape Fear lore though she
be, and the possibilities aud great
opportunities that lie all around her
for future prosperity and greatness.
AS seaport city Wilmington pos
sesscs advantages that should be
thoroughly known, and inspire every
North Carolinian with pride to use
his tongue and pen in making her a
great Southern harbor, and shipping
point, which she already enjoys to a
remarkable degree. Wilmington is
catching the spirit of progress that is
stirring the energies and kindling
the hopes of other places less favored.
The genius of change and develop
ment is abroad in her borders. She
is feeling it's electric touch. Her
matchless resources and manifold at
fractions are beginning to be under
stood, and in large measure, APP
preciated. Capital - keen scented
and sagacious-is spying out this
goodly land. Enterprises that
promise handsome returns to the in
vestor and benefit to the public are
being inaugurated.
Surrounded by an uneNcclled. rich
and beautiful region of country ad-
apted to the growth of all known
vegetables the possibilities of the
trucking interests, the lumber bust
ness, the fishing trade are unbounded
and give promise of golden harvest
along all lines. Her pleasure resorts
-Wrightsville and Carolina Beach
in parching summers heat, are con-
venient and their shores are washed
and kissed by the most beautiful
surf that laves the borders of the
ma jestic Atlantic. There is not an
element that stimulates the growth,
or assures the happiness of a COM
munity, that Wilmington does not
possess or may not command. Health,
climate. soil, scenery, a market that
here in rare combinations, as no
other seaside city in all the land can
reveal.
Indeed fancy in her most rioteus
moods, could scarcely paint a picture
of the future greatness of this
historic city, whose splendors may
not be eclipsed by actual achieve
ment. Nature has bestowed upon
Wilmington her blessings with a
generous, if not prodigal hand.
Her people are doing the rest, and
invite others to locate with them in
utilizing the multiplied opportunities
for making an honorable and sue
cessful career.
! In the active progress Of Whining
ton may be seen the energetic fingers
of the Waddells, the Worths, the
Chadbourns, the Taylors and host
of others who have the welfare and
bride of their city at heart. Two
moving factors in Wilmington's de-
velopment are the Atlantic Coast
Line and the Seaboard Air Line-two
great railroad arteries that pulsate
with energy, progress and accomoda-
tion, and pour their traffic, like a
cornucopia, into Wilmington harbor,
and give special attention to her ex-
| ports.
What more can we say to inspire
our readers with the advantages and
progress of our beloved old Cape Fear
city that has taken on new life?
Wilmington is all right. We wish
her God speed in all that pertains to
her material advancement, and hope
to live to see the day when she will
be one of the largest foreign export
centres on the South Atlantic.