Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-09-14
AN INDUSTRIAL CITY
ELABORATE PLANS PROPOSED FOR
INDIANAPOLIS.
Purpose Is 10 Build City where
"Orkmen MRy Have Pleasant
Homes Nenr Their Employment.
Model Factories to be Erected

Workmen May Have Pleasant
Homes Near Their Employment.
Model Factories to he Erected.
The proposed Industrial city for In
GIanapols is on much broader plan
than is generally understood and things
other than dollars are considered in
projecting it. The plan is one of indus
trial Improvement, applying to both en-
ploycrS and employed, says The Jour
nal of that city. The purpose is to build
city where lHboring men Will find 1t
pleasant and profitable to live and at
the same time be close TO their employ
mcnt. In considering the proposed en-
tcrpriSe the directors have given labor
the same consideration as capital, real
izing that upon harmonious adjust
ment between employer and employee
rests the success of the venture. SO
pronounced is this sentiment that the
directors have made provision relating
TO manufacturers and sites that will
prevent any friction.
\ committee will be appointed to in
vestiGatc each applicant for site, the
committee to consist of one representa-
tive of the board of trade, one of the
Commercial club and two of the board
of directors of the Industrial city.
/ This committee will ascertain the atti-
tude of the company to its employees,
the conditions imposed upon its work
men, the compensation and considcra-
tion they receive, its position regard
Ing organized labor, the financial re-
SpOnsibilty of the concern, the charac-
ter of work and product manufactured
as well as the personality of officers of
the company and the employees and
the future stability and pcrmancncy of
the enterprise. Having passed upon
these points, the committee will recon-
mend or disapprove site being grant
ed to the applicant by the board of di-
| rectOrS.
Taking these precautions to select
the most desirable class of manufac-
turcrS, the board believes the success
of the Industrial city will in great
measure have been accomplished. From
4 to - acres are to be granted free for
factory sites, besides bonuses ranging
the directors feel that they cannot be
too careful in choosing who their ten
ants shall be in order to attain the
| ideal purpose of the plan. SO far as
the actual construction of the factories
is concerned the board will claim no
directorship other than an understand
ing that they will be well ventilated
and lighted, rOOmy, substantial and
safe buildings and not crampcd into
close quarters. The class of manufac-
turcrs they desire are those who are
Interested in Industrial bcttcrmcm and
are willing to adopt modern plans Of
factory extension, such as dining
rooms, baths, factory, laundry and 9TH
er equipment found to be profitable in
Institutions where such arrangements
have been made. These features are
not compulsory, but it Is the desire to
interest men disposed to recognize the
hygicnic conditions necessary for the
health and comfort of their employees.
In planning the residence part of the
suburb as much care has been taken as
In the business and Industrial districts.
Three main streets diverge from what
Is to be the central and business part of
the city. These streets are to be beau
tilted with grass plots in the center
The other streets run at right angles.
Allowing for the maximum growth of
the city provision IS made for three
school buildings, and in connection
with each is Il large public recreation
ground. This feature has especially
commended itself to the architects and
promoters, since 1t has been so highly
approved in the large eastern cities
There are also Il number of small re-
serves In the residence district that
may be utilized for similar or other
needed purposes. In addition to the
provisions made for common schools
and high school, the board of direct
of n technical school for training in
scientific and skilled trades
The paramount feature of the whole
plan is the provision for homes for la
borerS. AS much If not more attention
has been paid to this phase of the sub
urb than any other. 1t is the intention
to make the homes In the industrial
city the most desirable, convenient and
comfortable. The proposed plan is to
furnish these homes with light, heat
and water from the central power plant
at nominal cost.
The board Of directors named in the
prospectus are we'll known gentlemen
of the highest business standing, and
not a single one of them would lend his
name to a doubtful enterprise. The
! plat will contain % factory sites, all ly-
ing along the north side of the grounds
South of the factory district will be
the residence and business part of the
city.
what inducement Will your cOmpa-
ny offer to factories to locate on your
groumds?" one of the directors was
bsked
"To reputable, well capitalized and
substantial manufacturing companies
we will offer free factory sites, the best
of shipping facilities and cheap heat,
light and power with a cash bonus
where 1t is deemed advisable. This
will bring the factories to us with
rush. Some old established companies
that have outgrown their present loca-
tlons or are unfavOrably situated are
already making inquiries, and new en-
terprises now being organized are also
looking In this direction"
John l.. Griffiths, who is one of the
most active Of the citizens pushing the