Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

.-@.ASSSs-lHe JDOildiabg NobASo
OF the U. s. Census for 1900 placed the
death rate Of Virginia at 11.79 per
l,OOO: The average Of New England
Is ABOUT 10. The preventable dis
eases, or the more amenable ones, are
common TO the South. where the ex-
tremes do not bring on the agonizing
diseases OF lungs, throat and head, so
common in the North.
Historical. - The first permanent
Engiish-speaking settlement Of the
United States began in Virginia, at
jamestown, May 10. 1907.
Home Canning.-During the long
growing season, on a well-established
virginia farm, there is found an
abundance OF fruits and vegetables
from early spring, when asparagus and
rhubarb are in season, until winter ep-
pies are gathered In late fall. The best
OF the fruit and vegetables may be mar
keted, but there is often a good deal
OF material which cannot be profitably
sold, which often goes to waste. II
IS In the utilization Of this material
that cheap canning outfit may prove
profitable.
Horses.-Virginia is famous the world
over for fine horses At one time in
horse breeding. blood and record was
has come. and the horse that will pro-
duce the greatest profit on his rearing
whether for the turf. the road, the
farm or the team, will be sought for
in the section to which the breed is
suited. Horse shows are annually
held in many towns and cities, and at
tract visitors and buyers from all parts
Of the Union.
Huntlng.-Virginia is one of the fav-
ored regions of earth in all that at
tracts sportsmen. In its forests and
mountains are found four-footed game
bear and dear; its wooded uplands
are the favorite resorts Of quail, part
ridge. woodcock and the lordly wild
turkey; its marshes and bayous are fire.
quented by myriads Of migratory wild
fowl, and its many rivers and streams
are the haunts of gamey kinds of fish.
Industrial Openings.-There are
many undeveloped Industrial opportuni-
ties in Virginia, and every inducement
will be offered to those seeking to take
advantage of them. The policy of the
State is liberal toward manufacturing
Investments; the various town and city
governments are the same, and people
everywhere are willing and anxious to
take stock in approved concerns with
experienced manufacturers.
Kaolin.-This fine form Of clay is
found in Virginia, with other forms OF
clay, in large supply, for brick, pot
terry, tile, etc.
Lumbering.-Saw mills, planning
mills, and woodworking plants are busy
in all parts of the State turning trees
into merchantable form. Second growth
timber is being converted into ties,
poles. handles, spokes, etc, at good
profit.
Mail Facllities.-There are 3,400
postofIices and 500 rural routes.
Manufacturcs.-These are growing
rapidly in importance. Chief products
are tobacco, flour, lumber, meat pack
ing, cotton, and leather goods. There
are several very large shoe factories
in the State. and the locomotive works
at Richmond are the largest in the
South The capital stock of the manu-
featuring establishments OF the State
increased for the five year census pc
riod ending with 1905 over $4,000
900. There 10 room in nearly every
community for some form of profitable
industry, TO handle wood. cotton, wool,
leather. iron, etc. There Is a large
field for canneries to take care Of the
output Of berry patches and truck gar
dens. Cheap labor, fuel, timber and
water are abundant Transportation
facilities, rail and water, are OF the
best, and climatic conditions are such
that outdoor work can be carried on
the year round.
Markcis.-It is not extravagant to
claim that no other geographical divi-
sion OF the earth has a more eligible
position in relation with home markets,
as well as those Of the world, as has
Virginia. There is a downhill haul,
too, everywhere TO the sea, and Nor
folk harbor is one OF the greatest on
earth. A half days run by rail con-
meets all parts OF Virginia with one
third OF the population of the United
States.
Minerals.-Virginia presents proba-
bly, the most promising field for invest
ment I'm its vast resources of almost
every known commercial mineral prod
uct. Building stone, granite, limestone,
slate. soapstone, mica, clays Of all kinds
available from the common red brick
to the finest pottery clay. Coal, coke
iron, lead, zinc. tin, copper, manganese
pyrites, arsenic, gypsum, salt. baryta'
marble. asbestos, gold and silver are
all found more or less in paying guam
titles. Mineral lands can be acquired
at the most reasonable prices, and
every facility is offered to induce capt.
tai to undertake the development OF
these products