The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-08-30
AN INDUSTRIAL CITY
ELABORATE PLANS PROPOSED FOR
INDIANAPOLIS.

t'NtN''N ihuuSNlldl CITY LOT IN
dianapolis Is on much broader plar
than Is generally understood. and thing
other than dollars are considered |,
projecting II. The plan is one of indus
trial Improvement, applying to both EN-
ployers and employed, says The Jour
nal Of that city. The purpose is to buIiC
n city where laboring men will find 4
pleasant and profitable to live and n
the same time be close to their employ
inent. 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. Sc
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
vcstigate each applicant for a site, the
committee To consist of one representa-
! tive or 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 SIS employees,
the conditions imposed upon it's work
men, the compensation and considera.
tion they receive, its position regard.
Ing organized labor the financial re-
sponsibllity Of the concern. the charac.
for nf yvpfE "a nI Yr,J,,,t ,,,ontr,,tvr,J
as we'll as the personality Of officers OF
the company and the employees and
the future stability and permanency Of
the enterprise. Having passed upon
these points, the committee will recon-
mend or disapprove n site being grant
ed to the applicant by the board of di-
rcCtOrs.
Taking these precautions TO select
the most desirable class Of manufac-
turers, the board believes the success
Of the industrial city will in a great
measure have been accomplished. From
To - acres are to he granted free for
factory sites, besides bonuses ranging
as high as $1,000. All this being gratis,
the directors feel that they cannot be-
too careful In choosing who their ten
ants shall he In order TO attain the
Ideal purpose Of the plan. So far IA
the actual construction Of the factories
II concerned the board will claim no
dlrcctorshlp other than an understand
Ing that they will be well ventilated
and lighted, roomy, substantial and
safe buildings and not Crampcd into
a. fhn AI sNF
turCrs they desire are those who are
Interested In Industrial bctterment and
are willing TO adopt modern plans OF
factory extension, such ns dining
rooms, baths, factory, laundry and 9TH
or equipment found to bC profitable In
institutions whore such arrangements
have been made. These features are
not compulsory, but II Is the desire 10
Interest men disposed to recognize the
hyglenlc conditions necessary for the
health and comfort Of their employees.
In planning the residence par. OF the
suburb as much care has been taken M
In the business and Industrial districts.
Three main streets divorgc from what
Is tu be the central and business part OF
;hc civ. These streets are 10 Oe bean
tilted with grass plots In the center.
The other streets run nt right angles.
Allowing for the maximum growth OF |
tho city provision Is made for three |
school buildings, and I'm connection |
with each IL n large public recreation
ground. This feature has especially |
itself to the architects ana
promoters. since II has been so highly |
approved I'm the large eastern cities.
There are also a number Of small re-.
serves I'm the residence district that
may be utilized for similar or other
leelod purposes. M addition 10 the
provisions made for common schools
lnd high school the board Of direct.
prs also has In mind the establishment
lr technical school for training In
scientific and skilled trades
The paramount feature of the whole
Ian Is the provision for homes for Ia.
lorors. As much II not more attention
has been paid 10 this phase Of the sub
irb than any ether II is the intention
o make the homes In the industrial
'lty the most desirable. convenient ana
The proposed plan Is 10
'urnlsh these homes with light, heat
nd water from the central power plant
II nominal cost
The board Of directors named ia the
prospectus are well known gentlemen
'f the highest business standing, and
rot single one Of them would lend his
anne 10 doubtful enterprise. The
lat will contain % factory sites, an ~
ug along the north side of the grounds
south Of the factory district win be
he residence and business part Of the
'ity.
what lnlucemcnt will your COmpa-
" offer 10 factories 10 locate on your
'roundsf' one of the directors was
Iskcd
"To reputable. well capitalized and
substantial manufacturing companies
We will offer free factory sites, the best
4 shipping facilities ana cheap heat
lght and power. with a cash bonus
where II Is deemed advisable. This
viii bring the factories 10 ms with a
ush. Some old established companies
hat have Outgrown their present loca-
Ions or are unfavorably situated are
lready making inquiries, and new en-
erpriscs now being organized are also
oOklng 10 this direction"
John l.. Grlfiths, who Is one OF the ,
most active Of the citizens pushing the ,
natter, states that they have received Z
ireddy numerous letters OF Inquiry I
rom large manufacturers In different ,
arts Of the country, some Of them en-