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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
FURNACE AND FACTORY.
EVIDENCES THRIFT AND sSxssx
sketch Of the Workings Of the Msrshsut~
and Planters Savings Bank-surgieai
Instruments OF Coal ZaS.

OF the sterling banking houses IN
Richmond none is doing a safer business
than the Merchants and Planters Saw
ings Bank. This bank, which was char
tered in 1867, has a cash capital Of
100000 and is rapidly increasing in
volume Of business. Besides the regular
transactions of savings bank, the Mer-
chants and Planters solicits all kinds Of
banking patronage and deposits of every
character
-Four per cent. interest is allowed on
deposits from 81 upwards.
Its affairs are under the most conserve
tive management, and the rule prevail
ing in all its business il courteous treat
ment and promptness in all its trans.
actions.
This bank is most admirably located in
the centre of the city, at the corner OF
Main and Eleventh streets, and is
equipped with every facility for the safe
and convenient transaction of business.
Mr.. John II. Montague, the presi-
dent, is one of Richmond's most valued
and experienced business men, and IL
prominently connected with number Of
other important enterprises. He was
born in the county of Buckingham, Va,
July 81, 1922, and has lived all his life in
Richmond city.
Prior to the war he was secretary and
then president of the Merchants IN
surance Company, and also cashier Of the
Commercial Savings Bank.
After the war he organized the insur-
ance agency of Montague & Co, which
for a long time has and still does repre-
sent the following fire insurance com
panies Connecticut Fire, Georgia
Home, Queen Insurance of America,
London Assurance Corporation of Eng
land. and Lion of London, snd the In
surance Company of North America, a
marine company.
Mr.. II. A. Williams, the cashier. has
made an enviable reputation as a pains
taking and careful cashier, and fills ths
position with much ability. A number Of
prominent business men compose tho
board of directors and lend their coun-
sci and experience in she conduct of its
affairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

Rinswanger & Co., whose place ~
business is at present located at 1927
east Main street is m old established
reliable firm. whose tcntacles of trade
have gradually reached ont until fror'
comparatively small beginnings they nov
successfully compete with all markets
for the trade of Virginia, West Nirginia.
North and South Carolina, aud p0rtiCLs
o. Tennessee in their line.
They are manufacturers and dealers o
"A large scale in builders and painters
materials of every description, aud Lccp
corps of travelling statesmen IN the
States named looking after the wants O..
their customers.
They periodically issue a comprehensive
catalogue and price list OF sash. doors
blinds. builders hardware and materials,
paints. oils, glass, yarnishes, brushes and
such other things as they handle.
The stock carried is large and YarleJ,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
whose standing and reputation would
give success to any enterprise.
THE ATLANTIC AND VIRGINIA
FEETILIZING COMPANY.

The Eurcka fertilizers. manufactured
bv the Atlantic and Virginia fertllizlng
Company. are celebrated throughout TIE
Southern States and many farmers ana
truckers have them TO thank tor good
paying crops on not too fertile soil.
The testimonials of their Dehenclai
qualities are almost without number, ana
the evidence Of their fruitful effects mui-
tiply with the years.
This business. which was established by
Captain William &. Crepshaw nearly a
quarter of q century ago is now char
tcrci company under the laws of Nir-
cinia. with $. y. Crenshaw as pres-
ned and among the largest IN the country.
dent and ". II. Urquhart rs secretary.
The factories OF the company in this
city and Baltimore are thoroughly equip
They manufacture their own materials
from home products and make the sui
phnric acid used in the composition Of
their fertilizers from their own pyrlte
mines in Louisa county.
Captain William &. Crenshaw, who es-
tablished the business, was for many
years a prominent merchant and coffee
dealer in Richmond. in the days when he,
as we'll as other merchants OF that time,
owned lines of vessels running to and
from Rio.
During that time and for forty-three
years continuously he has also been a
farmer on a large scale in Orange county.
He has for years made the most e1-
haustive experiments with fertilizers, and
they have proven invaluable to the com
parry. in which he is still interested, in
determining the best materials for plant
foods.
His "Hawfeld" plantation has been the
field for years of this kind of experiment.
and he has fully satisfied himself that
nothing pays 50 we'll as the judi rious
use of good fertilizers with good cultiya-
ton.
The Atlantic and Virginia Fertilizer
COMPANY manufacture q full line Of for
filters. covering all desirable grades, the
analysis of which is published in all their
circulars. giving the farmec an opportu-
NIFTY to study and select that when best
suits his land.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

than ever, and enjoys such popularity
amone Richmond smokers that It taxes
H this city, = and and Mr.. Rowe confidently
claims Tor il more popularity and larger
saias than any other cigar on the market.
The Saboroso is made in three Sizes
hut ALI of equal purity and excellence.
Mr. Jasper l.. Rowe il the general agent
for the large mandatory of 'etterlein
brothers in Virginia. North Carolina ana
Tennessee and has handsome trade 10
their goods in each OF the STATES nalnea.
, emo ten-cent cigar which is manufac-
sured in nine sizes, from Princess up
to an Invincible, and holds strong place
in the admiration of good smokers The
Vincenzo is a new fye-cent cigar, made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

The unexampled reputation which the
famous chewing tobacco of Richmond
holds in the marts of the world was at
tanned by the Jealous care employed by
the manufacturers in keeping up the
standard TO peerless point, and while
some have reaped a rapid profit at the ex-
pense of hard-earned celebrity, they have
lived to envy the popularity that such
brands as Byzantine and others, manufac-
tured by L. III. Mayo & Bro. Gncolpo-
rated continue to enjoy.
Since the establishment Of this represen-
tatiye house, over a half century ago.
the same careful methods which then OBJ
tanned in the painstaking selection of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
IN nadlGerentist.

I nut aside the world and pride full mans
years ago.
For all the strife If earthly life but ends IN
futile show;
Presumytuou5 mans weak aims and plans
orcq't worth a copper penny.
So. Wisely. ! have ceased 10 sigh or struggle
after any.
lido 10, care 90 know from where the proto-
r,aya carc; $500
Inevcr i9le or drink or smoke. or play little
do not yeorn at all to learn the riddle OF the
Sphinx:
| do not crave acquaintance with the missing
link OF lni.e
Jdon't expect To tridissect an inoi.ensive arc;
Wouldn't change circles range to make an
aLsled mark:
I'm not inquis rive about tn Aurora Borealls;
Wouldn't seek single week to 1nd d Holy
Chal.ce.
! do not care . single hair who wore the iron
mask;
Who punished William Patterson I've never
deigned 90 aak:
Who wrote the Junius letters doesn't bother
me a particle;
On the Presidential Outlook do not read an
article.
In oil things can cruelty the flesh and queil
its fire.
And yet my whole, sad. earnest soul is fraught
with one desire
One Wild unrest within my breast still rages
eyerIncre,
Tor sill yearn and over burn to question.
What's the scorer
v Edpiund V. Cooke In Nsw York sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
HIGH-CLASS CIGARS.

One of the most popular and widely
known cigars in the United States is the
Saboroso, of Vetterlein Brothers. Phila-
delphia, which is handled at wholesale
here exclusively by Jasper l.. Rowe and
retailed in nearly every public place in
Richmond.
Netterlein Brothers is one of the
largest and best-known cigar manu-
factories in the world and their goods are
sold oil over the United States. TIER
chief brands are Flor de Orleans, Sabo-
roso and Yincenzo.
The Saboroso Is fve-ceut smoke of
rare quality, and is kept at such q high
standard Of excellence that after seven
years extensive use Is u In morn demand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

leaf aud ingredients, and the intelligent
combining of all, are yet followed with
such care that the purity and excellence
of the brands of this house, such as
Byzantine and Ivy. Mayo's Cut Plug, and
Holly. Banquet Sweet Chewing, /. c.,
Tip-Toc and Square Chew, are estab-
lished throughout the country.
The present firm of Z. II. Mayo e. Bro
was incorporated something over two
years ago, with Mr.. =. III. Mayo. prcsi-
dent: Mr.. Thomas Atkins, vice-president.
and Mr. Edward Mayo secretary and
treasurer. and John w. Atkins, Jr., as
sistant secretary ard treasurer. The ex-
allied position these gentlemen hold in the
commercial and social circles of Rich
mond gives a guarantee of the most up
right business methods. not surpassed by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

to the song of the waters, and, could
they speak might tell of the days when
these princcly millers owned their own
line of ships trading with South America
-four for coffee. and making Richmond
the greatest milling centre and coffee
market in the world.
Though much of this Is changed, the
Haxall-Crensbaw mills remain an in
sttution complete in every detail and
rivalling In the excellence of its products
the finest mills OF the world.
The reputation established In South
America many years ago has not died
bnt has increased, and the demand for
their brands Of -four specially prepared
for this market, known as "Haxall,"
CLARA" and "Crenshaw" Is yet extending
Their two brands Bird Islands and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

.c,arav are everywhere recognized as
being in every quality the equal o. . me
productions Of the finest. mills N in ,''
eountry. They are especially. desirable i'aile
for family use, aud reta', 49,; -
throughout the South demand tnehi III
large quantities. an, :. ,oo bar-
The capacity of the mills Is I'Jo "o n' t.
rels of -four per day, of when Luz -
ground on stones and oOO oy tne pa'e na-
roller process. They, also nav d"v
pscity of 1000 bushels OF lnea ,, u ny h,, tho
uarallI' Crensbaw Company, of which
M Wr Phiip Haxall is president, Mr.. Bar
ton Haxall vice-president, and MT;
lewis d. Crenshaw, Jr., is secretary ana
They are representative business mca,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

and though occupying fOur-story brick
house one hundred feet in depth. the
space afforded is inadequate TO the Gc-
mands Of the growing business.
in view of this expansion they are now
building a large fiye-story structure on
the opposite side of Main street TO take
the place of their present quarters with
the beginning of Il new year.
This building, which is 42xl31 feet, is
now in course Of construction and viii
be handsome ornament 10 that section
Of the city. Its five stories viii reach
above all its neighbors, and enable the
firm 10 dispense with storehouse remote
from their warerooms and offices.
In the new building the two branches
of business, builders and painters sup
plies viii DO under the management "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

any manufacturing concern in the coun-
try.
They take a positive pride in sustain
ing the reputation their brands have Tor
excellence, and they carefully eject every
thing of an inferior character from their
composition.
With the growth of years and the ex-
pansion Of a growing trade their manG-
featuring plant has received numerous
additions. and now four enormous build
inCs are required for their business.
Between six and seven hundred hands
are employed, and their annual output
of 100000 pounds of various grades
finds ready sale on the market This
enormous output is distributed in the
principal centres of America and Great
Britain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
THE RICHMOND PAPER MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY.

The Richmond Paper Manufacturing
Company is one Of the most important IN
6ustrfes IF our city, and its manufactures
have Il wide and ever growing reputation.
Tho present mill is stock company
composed OF the best business taicnt OF
Richmond and its officers Ire Mr. Il. ~.
Christian. president, and M. IL.
Christian, Jr., secretary and treasurer.
This mil is one of the most famous in
the country, and was established as far
back AS 1884, and was operated contin-
uously. including the war period, until
burned at the evacuation in 1860.
The PAPER on which the Confederate
money was printed, az well rs most of
the official documents OF the Confed-
eracy, was made here.
In 1872 the mill was rebuilt and under
the efficient management of its present
officers the output has been quadrupled.
and it is recognized throughout the conn
try as an institution OF large resources
and capable of splendid work.
The mill has kept up with the modern
inventions aud the advance of machln-
cry, obtaining thereby superior products,
economy in prices and time of delivery.
The Richmond Paper Company of to-day
manufactures from ten 10 twelve tons of
paper a day, and their Climax and Star
brands of blotting paper, which they turn
out in large quantities, are known and
sold in every State in the Union, and
also extensively exported TO the principal
European and South American ports.
They also make large annual output
of book and newspaper qualities, which
Is manufactured from pure cotton fibre.
In conjunction with the disposition of
their own product the Richmond Paper
Manufacturing Company are extensive
jobbers in all grades of writing, wrap
ping aud other papers, and carry a com
plete stock in their large store and ware
rooms, No. 1915 east Main street, of all
sorts of paper supplies.
They keep large corps Of travelling
statesmen in the various States, and are
acknowledged competitors of the largest
mills in the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
RICHMOND ICE COMPANY.

The Richmond ice Company is pro-
creSsye corporation. under active man
agement. and besides. as its name i'm
plies. dealing in ice, they also handle
largely of coal and wood.
They have ice-hOuscs on the dock at
the end of Seventeenth street. with a
capacity OF five thousand tons and cx-
tenslve storage houses on the hennebec
river, in Maine. from which its supply
comes, where twenty-five thousand tons
are stored IS harvested during the win
ter. to be shipped here TO meet the de-
mand Of the warmer seasons.
This company makes large shipments
of ice. not only throughout this and ada
cent States, but as far away as TenneS-
see and Georgia They employ twenty
wagons to distribute ice to the local con-
sumers. and the output is steadily get
ting larger.
Mr.. l.. y. Haley, an active business
man Of North Carolina, Is president Of
the Richmond Ice Company, and Mr.. A.
-. Landcriin is the popular and ener-
getic secretary and superintendent ut
Richmond. Mr.. Haley superintends the
harvesting and storage Of the ice Mt their
houses in Gardiner. Me. and Mr.. Ian
derlsin the distribution Of his cOnsiSn-
inents.
This company handles only Kcnnebec
ice Of lis own cut, and is the only one
here who does this, and it takes twenty
five or thirty ships Of good size 10 trans
port the amount the company handles
hero annually Mr.. Landcrkin has been
in the ice business nineteen years and
came To this company after eleven years
experience with thc Knckcr5ocker Ice
Company. of Philadelphia.
Ia 1881 coat and wood yard was add
ed To The business OF the company. and
proved a great success. Their yard ia
one OF the most complete in the South.
and most eli2ibly located for receiving
and distributing fuel. Indeed, the IA
cliiies and location are peculiarly adapt
ed TO the business
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
S. w. TRAVERS & co.

Three vessels recently arrived In this
port laden with that celebrated resuscit-
ant of exhausted Virginia fields. known
as Orchilla guano from the islands of
that name; oil consigned TO S. w. Ira
yers Co, importers and manufacturers
of fertilizers.
The aboyc-named fertilizer introduced
by this firm seems 10 have a most gen.
erous and lasting effect on the worn out
lands Of the Old Commonwealth; making
clover and grass respond To its kindly In
nnences 60 a very rich degree.
The Intelligent farmer IL slowly but
surely learning that fertilizers iudisoualy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

seporate departments. and the facilities
largely increased. Binswanser Il Co.'S
il already headquarters for these bnes
of trade. and the contemplated improve.
ments will put them further ahead OF
competitors. -,
With increased facilities they will
carry yet larger stock. meeting all the
demands OF steady growth and keeping
place as the leaders in that line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
JOHN ARAIITAGE.

With the numberless buildings going UP
all over the city and country, and with the
spirit of economy, which requires excel
lence. safety and comfort combined with
reasonable prices, there has arisen
growing requirement for roofing. roofing
paints, and building and lining papers.
As long ago as 1860 the present Cele-
brated house of John Armitage, No 32ib
Williamsburg avenue, was established,
and down through the years the house
has continued its business, growing al
ways in popularity, and increasing con-
stdntly its facilities, until to-day 1t is not
surpassed III the country.
The principal items Of their trade are
roof paints, sulphate of ammonia, carbolic
acid. roofing pitch. two and threeply
ready roofing. building and lining papers.
and prepared paints. In all Of these
lines the firm has excelled, and its pro-
ducts to-day are recommended warmly
wherever they have been tested, and arc
duly offered aud warranted to be brst
class in every possible respect.
In regard to building papers, il Is under
stood that no frame house can be built
50 as to be alright for any length OF
time and as a sheet Of paper is alright,
il is easily understood that a house thor
0ughIy lined with paper must take less
easier to keep at an even temperature
than one which is not. When the small
cost of building paper is compared With
the great advantage gained, 1t Is money
well invested.
In the lines of building papers their
rawhde. waterproof and red rope ma
Mia papers are most desirable. being In
every way pre-eminently suited 10 the pur-
pose.
Their . and 3-ply roofing is very durable
and is fire and waterproof. IL Is cheap
and reliable. and the great care observed
in its preparation renders it the most de-
sirable in the market.
Their roofing pitch, roof coating and
roofing paints are of the highest order.
being made from the very best materials
and are especially designed for dura'
bili;y.
The watertight floors and tsrred felts
are also in great demand and invariably
prove eminently satisfactory 10 each pur-
chaser
A complete descriptive catalogue has
been issued by the firm, giving every 10
tail of the quality of the goods, the price,
the manner of using and methods Tor
determining the quality required for any
building. These will be mailed upon ap-
plication. and every man who c0ntem'
plates building or repairing, or desires
watcrtight floor or roof at the factory,
brewery. house, or stable should send for
one, and can rely implicitly upon Johp
Armitage in every detail given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
THE HAXALLCRENSHAW COM
PANN.

Dating back into the most interesting
period of ltichmond's history. no enter
piise holds moro thorough identity or
was more Intimately connected with It's
progress than the famous Haxall-Cren-
shaw mills, put IN operation in the begin
ming Of tine present century
Through nh tfe vicissiudes Of peace
and war its wheels have danced merrily
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

Scientists have estimated that every
year layer equal to fourteen feet Of the
entire surface Of the ocean and other
waters Is taken up into the atmosphere In
the shape Of vapor, TO fall as the rain and
again flow back into the seas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

When disease germs have effected an en-
trance into the system and have begun 10
grow, they begin at once 70 form poisonous
substances which give rise 70 the char
acteristic symptoms OF specific diseass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
BARTLETT. GARVENS e. co.

The largest surgical instrument house
in the South is conducted by Messrs.
Bartlett. Garvens * Co. at 1911 east
Main street. in this city.
Surgeons and physicians visiting Rich
mond will find a very interesting dis
play Of instruments and appliances which
will make it profitable for them 10 see
The stock of Bartlett. Garyens * Co.
is not just the ordinary small line "
common goods sometimes carried by
hardware men or druggists. but "A mag.
nificent display of the latest and most
delicate surgical inventions. trusses. abb
dominal supporters, elastic stockings and
all the appliances necessary for hos.
pital or private practice.
Their goods are being placed through
out the Southern States and meet the
approval of the leading physicians where
ever introduced.
Special attention is given to the me
chancal treatment Of hernia, guarantee
ing a nit when they apply the trnsses.
Another prominent feature in this es-
adjustment is the stock Of abdominal
supporters and bandages for ladies. A
competent lady attendant will show and
apply them.
The Universal supporter which they
offer to ladies', is perfect in ht, correctly
constructed and superior In workman
ship.
Among other valusble speciaties offer.
ed is an appliance for umbilical her.
MIA so often existing with children and
a shoulder brace which is being used by
leading physicians throughout Virginia
for strengthening the spine, expanding
the chest and drawing back the should
ers.
All fitting and adjusting IL done soieo.
tifically in Il private fitting room, and an
the leading physicians send their pa
TO be fitted.
Physicians in the city during the Ex-
position will find this an interesting
place to visit. They are invited to come.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
THE s. GALESII OPTICAL CO.

40 Won wear glasses. 10 iUtN %lff
you comfort and rest your eyes! If they
do not then yOu should visit the consult
ing rooms Of the Galeskl Optical Com
pany, 915 east Main street, whore they
viii he examined by an expert eye spe-
enlist free of charge.
Much of the trouble experienced by
those who wear glasses is caused by i'm
proper fitting The Gsleski Optical Com
pany has complete facilities for fitting
glasses for every defeA of vision, and
operates at No. s south Tenth street the
only lcns-grinding establishment in the
South, where lenses are ground 10 suit
the needs of Irregular eyes and difficult
cases. Each Of these departments IS
u'd Ter the control OF professional OK
pert, and no charge is made for eXami-
nation.
A nicely-lghted and furnished room is
constantly open at the Man-streot Office.
where an expert oculist will give you
careful attention or assist in correctly
fitting your glasses
Or. :. Galeski. consulting physician
and president Of the company, has been
established IN Richmond for eight years,
and the large amount 0f prescription
work received from physicians and occu-
lists all over Virginia and other Southern
States is sufficient evidence Of the conf
dence be enjoys.
More injury is done TO the eyes by in
ferior spectaclcs and a laphazard way OF
fitting them than from many other be-
LEVIED causes. and such glasses are more
of burden than a comfort.
All this may he rcmcdied by visit
TO the convenient Offices Of the Galcsdi
Optical Company without other than the
ordinary cost for good glasses. Send for
their descriptive and illustrated cata-
logue if you live ont of the city. II con-
tains some useful hints regarding the
care Of the eyes and tests for the vari-
GUS defects in the vision which are very
interesting.