Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-01

erected by Mr.. w. J. Dobbins at the
corner OF Hull and Seventh streets. which
supplies much needed enterprise in that
part Of the city. The splendid store-build
ing of Mr. H. V. Baldwin. on Hull street.
in which he proposes the establishment
Of large and up-to-date department
store, where all manner Of goods, articles.
etc, may be purchased, signalizes COM
mercial spirit and ambition that is worthy
of elnula ton. Many improvements have
been made by our worthy toWnsnan, Mr..
II. c.. Beatie, i'll his handsome and COM
mcdious stores, which emphasize the adj
vance and extension of his business en-
terprtses.
We could accentuate in connection with
the increased interest in real estate, and
the active eSta blishment of manufac tur-
irg and mercantile plants and business,
the low rates of taxation, as they affect
such plants and business, prevailing
under the ordinances of this city. The
ra te Of taxes in this city applied there is
a graduated one. and is based upon the
business done and not the specific capital
infested. Permit me to illustrate: Richmond
(and select Richmond because more ac-
cessible and familiar) imposes a tax upon
the capital invested in manufacturing
business or wholesale mercantile bust
ness. Assume that S150,100 are put in
the business in Richmond. tn etaxes
would amount to SEQ. In Manchester. II
s15n,0G0 of business were done in a year.
the taxes would amount to s175. a clear
saving Of $500. The same ratio would
obtai i'll as to all amounts.
Again, lot in Richmond for such a
manufacturing. or mercantile business.
unless it were in a distant or inaccessible
part CT the city. would cost from five to
ten times as much as centrally located
and accessible lot, situated upon rail-
road. suitable to such business. would in
Manchester, and this lot In Manchester.
would practically be in the heart of the
business part of Richmond with fine
street car and telephone facilities to aug
nent it's sutableness and accessibility.
Are these advantages not too plain to be
any longer ignored? Should not this light
be set upon high hill and not hid under
a bushel? We would invite veri1ca ton of
our statements. SO that the manifest adj
vantages of this city. as manufacturing
and wholesale business loca ton may be
known to all. Many merchants and man
ufacturers have found it out and have
located here. We instance a few Of them:
". S. Donnan Hardware Co, Stephen
Putney Shoe Co.. Virginia. Carolina
Chemical Co., The Electrical Machine
Works. The Richmond Working Co., and
the johnson Axle Foundry
We should recognize thu we are living
the extended and extending territory Of
Manchester and Richmond. the many
broadening influences and power of our
community, the demand for labor. and
especially for labor OF higher grade.
the countless favorable natural and
physical conditions with which we are
blessed, and the bright auguries for the
future that greet us on every hand. we
Should take heart OF grace and courage.
and do all we can to advance and pros
per along all lines of endeavor and enter
Prise. This great community with all OF
its resources, advantages and possibili-
ties. should be one in interest, in SYM
pathy. in purpose and in achievement.
We have made mistakes in the past.
while we have had mea sure of prosper
Gus life and action. We should turn
from, the evidences Of our defeats and
sorrows to the happiness of a renewed
prosperity. Let us have "a long pull
strong pull. and pull altoge Their" and
the be, eficent and potent results will
be felt and enjoyed in this year Of Our
I ord, 1908, and those that may come to
orr people in the days that are in Gods
Keeping.
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