Evening journal., 1892-11-11
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carried on at the present day in the
United States that so perfectly illus
trates the progressive influence of mod
ern methods. and the boundless enter
prise Of American manufacturers as tie
production OF morocco.
We present today for the considera-
tion of our readers a brief sketch Of
one Of the most prominent and impor
tant manufacturing establishments of
Wilminpton. and one whose prosperous
career furnishes a fitting commentary on
the many advantages this city possesses
as a manufacturing point and is of it,
self the most fitting evidence Of the
high quality and diversity Of the goods
here produced.
There is an old and trite saying that
tout Of small beginning, great things
often come, and surely one may be per
mitted 10 say that such has been the case
with the subject of the present sketch
The history of this eminent house
dates back to April 22nd, 1857. when Mr..
John q. Baker founded, on q small scale,
what has grown TO be not only one of
Wilmington most profitable industries,
but one of the most extensive and com
plete establishments of the kind In the
United States
Although the concern was at that
time small one. employing only FIVE
men, and using fifty skins per day yet a
foundation was laid strong enough on
whi'h TO rear business many times
larger than the gigantic enterprise which
todny ands q monument 20 It's original
founder and speaks volumes for its man
ngement. past and present.
The foundation was laid by man who,
strictly honest in his own character, be
lieved in sound. honest business princi.
Piles: believed that these strictly adhered
to could not fail TO bring success; that
the confidence and good viii Of the pe0-
pie al large was worth moro than the
temporary success secured through
brilliant but unquestionable methods.
As rule the successful deserve success
merit is bound to win True morit never
went around complaining that the world
owed IL n living. 10 simply presents its
bin and collects at sight.
The works. which are very extensive,
consist OF several five and six story
brick structures, covering an area OF
49, COO feet, and contain all the latest
improved tools, automatic machinery aud
appliances needed for the successful
mense scale One hundred and fifty men
find steady employment, and Il25 dozens
skins are used per day, while the works
have a capacity of $40 dozens, which ar,
principally used for shoe purposes
Without the present machinery in us,
here &c would require the services Of 50l
men TO accomplish this work in one day
The product is in part Mocha, "Dola
IL Al
various shades, RUSSIA Goat and Russii
Calfsldn.
The processes by which the mauufac
ture of these specialties is conducted il
these works are of the most perfect
character, while the utmost care is ex
ercised in maintaining the highest stand
ard of excellence, so that the goods arr
actually unrivalled. and are in rapid,
increasing demand in all sections of The
country
The great secret Of Mr. Bakers success
lies in the fact that he has thorough,
mastered every detail of the business
Commercial fame IS not always basel
upon substantial grounds, but the mos
envious rival In the trade will conced
that John G. Bskers reputation is wei
founded aud richly deserved, while th
nAgnltuue ana importance OF All M
transactions give him a foremost plnc
among the morocco manufacturers of tn
United States
Mr. Bakers standing In financial life
too well known 20 require any comment
at our hands, and both as regards honor
able methods and true American enter
prise he justly merits the high reputatio
to which he has permanently attained
The large and ever increasing patron
age of the house due TO the merits of Il
stock, and the honorable spirit that pei
vades its management is an earnest tina
1t viii continue 70 be a potent instrumei
tality IN the growth and welfare of N
city Wilmington is justly proud of N
location and continuance withinit limit
Of so truly prosperous and represents
tive a concern creditable alike to the cit
and its originator