The age-herald., 1901-07-28

ed and will receive a hearty welcome wherever they go.
 Investment Openings.
 Alabama presents fine opportunities for the capitalist Its manufacturing possi- bilities are varied, and judging the future by the past, manufacturing in the State will pay as good profits, and in many in- stances, better than are obtained in other sections. Tner are mineral depos- its to be developed, the only reason why they lie dormant at present being lack of capital and enterprise to exploit them. There are timber lands to be opened up which will prove good Investments Bank ing capital is needed to further accelerate the business of the South. There are many lines where capital and industry will realize rich returns.
 Climate and Resorts. It is commonly accepted theory that the south is hot in the summer. With but very few exceptions. the South does not have the fierce heated periods experienced in the North nearly every year. It's cli- mate is generally uniform with the nights cool. Alabama has numerous resorts open both winter and summer, frequented in the winter, because the temperature rarely goes below freezing, in the sum- mer because it is rarely excessively hot Pure water is readily obtained in the State, it being possible to secure 1t in any section, either from springs or arte- sian wells.
 Influence of Southern Railway.
 The entrance of the Southern Railway into the State of Alabama and it's consol- idation of several lines into one compre- hensive trunk system, has tended to sim- plify transportation within the State and to all markets outside the State, so that the manufacturer is placed in touch with his materials, markets, etc.. and is en- abled to compete successfully in the mar kets of the world. Railway facilities have been improved, so that with adequate equipment, extensive terminals, through and fast schedules, and stable and lower rates manufacturers have been enabled to build up good business. The policy of the Southern Railway has been to foster industries along it's lines. It has sought to promote immigration and secure capi- tai by advertising consistently the re- sources and opportunities of the country tributary to it's lines In fact, it's policy has been one of development in every way that would built up the country and in- crease traffic.
 General Improvements.
 More noticeable during the past five xaa han dtt,1 rAI, axfo of tte, history, cities, towns and districts of the South. tributary to the Southern Railway, have been erecting new buildings and pushing forward public improvements. Go where one will today he sees new buildings just erected or in process of erection. New business houses of sub- stantial and modern construction are to the Southern Railway. These new im- provements aggregate many millions of dollars. They include manufacturing plants, office buildings, warehouses, bus mess blocks. churches, schools, residences, , cottages by the thousand, new, streets, sewers, electric lights and street railway systems. Banking deposits have increased and last year many cities reported that their bank clearings were larger than in any previous year.
 Practical Education.
 The Southern States are taking a deeper interest than ever before in scientific training for its young men and women Its agricultural. mechanical and scientific schools are said to be full to their utmost | capscity. Cities and towns are active in the organization and support of boards of trade, chambers of commerce and indus | trial associations, all laboring to build up their communities, and to advertise to ,essss BErYvz |s- Wu.azlfY III