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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
American Ship windiass Company

corner Waterman and East River.
Anoteworthy illustration of what brains,
coupled with enterprise and actual merit
can accomplish, Is shown in the career Of
the American Ship Windlass Company, To-
Gated at corner of Waterman and East
River streets, in this city. This great in
dustrial plant had its inception in 1867,
and from that time TIL now has had q
prosperous career. In 1860 several gentle
men, who were then connected with, the
Hope Iron Works of this city, bought all
OF the patents and patterns owned and
controlled by Mr.. James Emerson, then
acting as the agent OF the Emerson Ship
Windlass Company, on occasion OF their
failure at that time. These gentlemen and
Others then organized under the name OF
the American ship Windlsss Co., the Hope
Iron Works still continuing the manufac-
ture OF these windlasses under royalty un-
til 1875, when the company secured a small
building at their present location. The
plant nov embraces over two acres of
ground, and the equipment includes all
the latest and most modern machinery
known in their business, the motive power
being furnished by a handsome Coriiss CO.
horse power engine and n suitable battery
Of boilers, employment being given to
nearly $50 hands; the entire plant is light.
eddy electricity, besides which there Is an
immense electric overhead crane, capable
of moving 20 tons. travelling ali over the
obOIs an okkQk4
ca ps;an wipdiass Ia universally acknowi-
edged as having no equal; 1t occupies less
room, and IL more simple in its conslruc-
ton. These windlasses ara also made
with T.. j. Southard's messenger chair
attachment. Besides the above the
company are manufacturer OF the
Shaw * Spiegle patent automatic steam
towing machine, which has revolution
lied the art OF towing since it's introduc.
tion, doing away entirely with the old
fashioned manila hawsers, and IL really
represents in 8 invention the only
improvement made in the art OF towing
in the last 100 years. 1t seems as though
IL there Is a new invention, in the line OF
windlasses, capstans or towing machines
tina the American ship Windlass Co. are
the first to secure the same. AS an evil
oence ii is only necessary to say that full
seven-eighths of the vessels on the Atlan-
tic and Pacific coasts, as well as the lakes,
are equipped with their machines. To give
a single illustration of the undoubted mer-
il and popularity OF their scientifically
constructed steam towing machines We
will only say that Pikcands, Mather Il Co.
of Cleveland have let the contract for IA
with the patent towing machine OF the
American Ship Windlass Co. The officers
OF the pany are: President, Henry Z.
Cranston; treasurer, Frederick Metcalf,
and Frank 5. Manton, agent and manager.
Mr.. Manton Is an expei fenced, practical
man himself. having suggested and de.
vised many OF the improvements now
In use on their various machines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Hope Glass Cutting Works.
Is aud Il Page Street.

What is there more attractive n ele-
CANT thar artistic cut glassware? Without
doubt the finest grade of work OF this kind
lone in the country is turned out by tn
Hope Glass Cutting Works at rs and II
Page ST., of which Messrs. NJ. W. Kern
and q. III. Eiswald are the proprietors,
having succeeded to the business which
was established by Martin t.. Kern III fe72.
The company occupies three floors OF the
building and its equipment Is the best OBJ
tainable. Twenty OF the most skillful
mechanics in the country are steadily en-
ployed and toe trade covers all points east
OF the Mississippi river. Anyone who has
bad the pleasure of examining the pro-
auctions of the Hope Co.. will admit
without hesitation that they are the
most artistic in design, finest in execu-
tion and most elegant in general effect
to be obtained anyw here. Indeed 1t Is the
splendid reputation for the highest grade
OF work which this company has won that
has brought to il such an enormous pat
ronsge. All kinds OF cot glass work is
turned out including articles for mount
ing by silversmiths and hevelled plate
glass mirrors. Messrs. Iiiden, Thurber
x 20. and II. G. Whittier and Son are the
agents for Providence n vicinity for
the productions of the Hope Glass Cut
ting Works. The trade mark is a Maltese
cross enclosing an anchor, and IT Will be
found on all productions OF the company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
California Wine Company.
IS and 10 North Main Street.

In the good old days before the saloon,
as it Is known today, existed. IL was the
custom OF every family to keep on hand
for use in case OF emergency a supply of
wines and liquors. That pure liquors are OF
invaluable service in cases of sickness not
Will contend. The great important ques-
ticn Is, therefore, where to obtain them.
There Is one place in Providence, which,
by reason of its high character, the class
OF trade IL serves and the quality OF goods
IL furnishes It's patrons can always he re-
lied upon when liquors are required for
use In the family for sickness. The Cali l.
fornia Wine Co. of Is and - North Main
ST. has been established since 1859 and dur
ing that time IL has proven a great boon
to the community. No adulterated wines
or liquors are to be found in the large
ana varied stock constantly carried, moth
Ing in fact but the pure, wholesome, in
MIGRATING and liie-giving products o. the
vineyards OF Califorlia and the best dis
~tilleries OF Kentucky. Competent judges
have pronounced the California wines to
be far superior in point OF purity and
quality to the imported article.i Mr.. It's.
Mitchell, the manager OF the California
Wine Co., Is by bis long experience and
high character specially fitted for the posi-
tion he fills SO successfully and acceptsbly.
SO long as he is in control the public may
rest assured that whatever is purchased
from the California Wine Co., is just what
IL is represented. The business OF the
company is almost wholly with the fam
lily trade and in the supply OF communion
wine. 1t has steadily increased in volume
until ii has reached its present large pro-
portions. The company is the Rhode
Island agent for the wines OF Dresel *
Co., Of Sanoma, CAL, and D~ukehart's In
dia Ale and Stout, in both of which the
trade Is extensive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Maccullar, Parker 4 Co.
200 Mestminster street,

iUo Westminster street.
Fine ready made clothing has proved q
boon to the man OF moderate means, by
enabling him to dress well and in style
at a cost far below that OF custom made
garments. There Is in Providence an es-
ENLISTMENT for the sale of ready made
clothing OF the finest grade, which, because
OF It's long and honorable career, is looked
upon by the people as one OF the city's
important institutions. This is the house
of Macullar, Parker q Co., which is TO-
Gated at 166 Westm inster ST., where ii oc-
cupies the entire -four story brick struc-
ture at that place and gives employment
to 40 statesmen ana skilled tailors. This
house was founded I'm 1S49 ana from the
very outset won a reputation for the fine
quality OF its garments, both as TO materi-
ais. workmanship and finish, in which it
Is not excelled by that of any other con-
Germ in these u. 5. The business Ia now
owned and controlled by the heirs Of
Mr.. Macullar and by Charles III. Parker,
j. l.. We,son End Ii. Foster. and it is the
most extensive of its kind in the country.
The firm deals in ready made clothing for
mems, boys and children's wear of this
finest quality. No shoddy or cheap goods
are ever to be found on It's counters; moth
ing In fact but the best, both In respect to
materials and workmanship. The result
is that 1t has command of the best class of
trade in the State. and is prosperous to .
degree seldom equaled. 1t also does q
large custom tailoring business, it's line Of
imported and domestic clothes being Of
the finest that comes from the looms OF
any country. Its Boston tailoring estab-
lishment is the largest, as well as the best
equipped Of any ia the u. S. ana its an
nual business is of vast volume. MIR. Ed
ward L.. Root, manager OF the Providencs
house, has been employed for IL years and
has established a reputation among the
people OF Providence for high character,
ability and reliability that is enjoyed by
faur
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
New England Ventilating and Heating
Company.
926 to $50 Manton Avenue.

The New England Ventilating & Heat
ing Co., located at 926, ops, $50 Manton
av., was esta blished In 1880. The present
plant comprises two handsome structures,
one 40x70 II. in dimensions, three stories
high, the other 40x60 II. in size with an
equal number OF stories. Employment is
furnished to Is skilled workmen. The
manufactured products consist OF venti-
lators, and ventilating fans, wool and cot
ton blowers, heating and ventilating
pipes, tin cylinders, cotton cones, steam
Ing rolls, card screens and sheet meta
specialties for cotton and wooden machil-
cry. They make a speciality, however, of
the heating. cooling and purifying of work
rooms In mills and factories Of all kinds,
supplying an abundance OF air. which is
supplied without any perceptible draught.
Through Mr.. Richardson's % years ex-
perience in mill work he has demonstrate
ed that the energy of workmeD can be
increased through the means of fresh air.
Recognizing this his ventilators are ex-
tensively used in all cotton and wooden
mills. as well as theaters and club houses
in Providence and Boston, and are adopt
ed by electric light plants generally, 81 be-
ing used in the Eody st. power house
alone. The revolving ventiiator manufsc-
tured by the company was designed and
invented by Mr.. X. Richardson, the slight
est current OF air being sufficient to cause
IL TO revolve n has no obstruction TO the
outlet which makes 1t a perfect ~ventila-
tor. The exhaust fans which are made in
various sizes are for use in drying and
dye houses, and bleacheries, and crying
all kinds OF material. Besides the ABOVE
the concern make a speciality OF blowers
for various purposes, such as are used for
conveying rags, shavings, cotton and
wool The system for drying cloth and
all textile materials is acknowledges TO be
the best now In use. As an evidence of
the popularity of the exhaust fans manu-
tactured by this company it is only neces-
sary to state that over 200 of these fans
are in use in Providence alone. The man.
agement of the entire plant devolves upon
MIR. X. Richardson, the proprietor, to
whose inventive genius and untiring en-
ergy Is due the immense success of the
concern. He is a practical mechanic be-
sides a thorough business man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
John cManus q Co.

l3 TO 19 Westminster Street.
There was a time when the man who
desired to appear well and fashionably
dressed would no more think of putting
himself inside a ready-nade suit OF clothes
than he would consent to appear at a
morning function in full dress apparel.
From a poor imitation OF custom made
goods the manufactures OF ready made
clothing has 10y The process of develop
ment come to turn ont an article as excel
lent In material, n correct IN cut and "a
ine I'm finish as regular custom work. To
day II Is worn by men who have laughed
at the suggestion that they would appear
In q suit hat did not bear the hall mark
OF some recognized tailor. Foremost
among the largest and most reliable cloth
ing houses of Providence is that of John
McMaDus q Co.. ut No. 1i3 to 1i9 West
minister ST.. which carries the most com
plete line of high grade clothing for men
and boys TO be- found anywhere In New
England. No cheap goods are ever admit
ted to this establishment, which started
out with the announced intention OF deal
ing only in the best and has redeemed its
promise most fully. The clothing disp'ay-
et 10y this irm is made OF the choicest
foreign and domestic fabrics and In cut.
Workmanship and finish 1t Is equal to the
best custom made goods. Mr.. John Nc
Manus has for more than 80 years been
connected with the clothing usine OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
ii. &. Luther a. Co..
227 Eddy Street.


. The demand for a cheaper ton of APP
pearsnce similar 10 the real article has lead
to the manufacture OF imitation gems and
the success attained is wonderful. So
closely do these imitation stones resem BILE
those OF Natures handiwork that..only an
expert can determine which Is the real and
which the imitation article. One of the
successful producers of these gems In this
country Is the firm of Henry {. Luther a.
Co., 227 Eddy st. The firm carries on a
general lapidary business, f~ashioning INT
finishing semi gems and limitations, such as
sardonyx, bookstores aud agates OF all de-
scription. Its imitation gems are as fine
as any produced anywhere, am are largely
used by jewelers.. All kinds Of ornamental
glass work Of the highest grade and most
artistic quality IL turned out by the firm.
II is besides the sole manufactures OF ston-
Inc, the patent OF which is controlled by
Mr.. d. T.. Devereaux ~ Go. Stonine Is a
white granular stone, very closely resemD-
ling alabaster, and Is extensively used in
cuff buttons and stude for full dress.
Messrs. Luther IL Go. have another speci-
atty In which they do quite a business. 1t
is the manufacture OF glass valves for the
Grinnell automatic sprinklers, and creel
steps for use in factories. These steps are
small pieces OF the hardest glass, on which
are set the creels or bobbins on which the
yarn Is wound. In the process of manH-
facture Mr.. Luther uses two machines, in
vented and patented by himself, which
enable him TO turn out work tot possible
by any other maker of this class OF goods,
because,he lone has the right to use the
machines and possesses the only ones ever
constructed. Mr.. Luther, the senior men,
Der, IL one OF the prominent citizens OF
Providence, and the high qualities OF his
character, as well as his business ability,
have given him q trade OF great magnitude.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
THE PROVIDENCE NEWS.

Providence aud has established a reputa-
tion than which that OF no other business
man stands higher. For 10 years he COM
Quoted very successfully a custom tail
oriDg business OF large proportions, and
in 1885 entered On his career as mar
turing retailer OF fine ready to wear cloth
ing. His experience as a fashionable
custom tailor gave him a knowledge and
material assistance in placing before the
people OF Providence and vicinity the right
kind of clothing for fine trade, something
entirely different from the usual kind OF
ready made. Today he has the sstisfac-
tion OF knowing that his trade among
the purchasers of the finest ready made
clothing is as large, IL not larger, than
that OF any house In Rhode Island. And
1t may rbe added that Mr.. McManus' sue
cess has been earned by strict attention
to business, by his uniform policy OF
giving his patrons full value for their
money and by his own high character
both rs a business man and a citizen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Mahogany III
90 Eddy Street.

Euug GlIttN'
IL has been proven that in order to at
tract first class trade IL Is necessary for bus
mess men TO furnish their Establishments
In the highest style OF artistic taste. Repre-
sentative among the luXuriantly and hand
somely furnished places OF business we
find the Mahogany Palace famed through
out the length and breadth of the country
for its palstial appointments and artistic
equipment, u which its genial pro-
prietor, Mr.. L. 5. Grant, bought in 1893,
and of which Mr.. e.. VI. Freedom is gem
eral manager. Mr.. Freedom Is admlred and
liked by all who have the pleasure of
knowing him for his geniality and court
eous ways. The building comprises a
handsome brick structure 4 stories high,
the second floor be M devoted exclusively
to first class restaurant purposes, and is
furnished Throughout with the most excel
lent taste. Private dining rooms Tor ban
quets or private parties are provided Tor
the benefit of patrons, while the hrst foor
Is devoted to the sale OF, the finest brands
and grade OF wines, liquors, and cigars
known TO the trade; the walls abound with
costly and rare paintings and bric-o-brac,
much OF which was imported at an enor-
nous expense, while several OF the paint
ings are OF such merit as TO have occupied
a prominent position in the art building
at the Worlds Fair, Chicago, 1893. The
goods carried in stock are in keeping with
wv liz hoh VI ~ 80
modern palace, being o; the choicest and
most select BRANDS. over sl5, 900 has been
expended by Mr.. Grant in establishing
his noted place OF business, and he has
shown himself to be possessed OF an artistic
temperament OF n rare order. In addition
TO the above place OF business MIR. Grant Is
engaged In the boarding and livery stable
business, occupying from II to ~ Walker
ST., founding the business In 1860. The
building occupied Is a com nOdlous, we'll
arranged one, Mr.. Grant believing that
In the care OF his horses the same COM
fort should be provided for them as TO
members OF the human family. Several
OF his horses are very vslusble, and are
as noted among horses as their owner Is
among popular horsemen. Notably among
his bloOded stock might DE HHmpu tDu
fainous geiding Patrol, who has secured
a marx OF y:i3io and can 60 a mile In
2:10;h mare George Belle, a pair OF PAGERS
he Las just brought from Maine, foil
brothers, D and 9 years old, weigh ZOO,
and are as fine a pair as can be seen In this
section OF the country, and last. but not
least, the pet Of the stable, BLACK Jen-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
The Providence and National Worsted
Mills.
Olneyville, r. I.

St'1 'ffNf
A work that purports TO review the leading
and most influential industrial concerns
OF Providence would certainly be incom-
plete without making mention of the Pro-
whence and National Worsted Mills, which
bad their origin in 1865 in an old stone
mill, and from which had sprung the
present immense plant, which has deveI-
oped into the largest and most extensive
one OF its kind in tho world that is de-
voted to the production of worsted yarns
and worsted goods. This costly ana enor
nous plant comprises q handsome brick
structures, which are filed to repetition
with the latest and most modern macbin-
cry known in the textile business, en-
ploymeni being furnished to over 1000 op-
eratives, male and fems le, in the several
mills, all OF which are thoroughly con-
tented and satisfied with the courteous
and liberal treatment accorded to them by
the management. The products OF these
mills are divided into two class 8. Worsted
and mobair are finished to take the place
OF silk, while the fine worsted yarns are
also finished for the same purpose. Every
operation necessary, from the reception OF
the raw wool to he shipment OF their cele-
brated fabrics, Is done on the premises,
and embraces the washing, securing and
drying ot-the wool. then spun into yarn,
dyed the reauIred color, then woven into
the finest ia brics known in this or any
other country. The founder and proprie-
tor of this colossal enterpris. is Mr..
Charles Fletcher, a native of England,
where be acquired his first practical
knowledge OF his business, a gentleman
who undoubtedly stands at the head of his
trade as the most scientific, practical and
thoroughly expert wors,ed yarn manu-
facturer in this country. or even England.
Personally he is a liberal minded gentle
man, public spirited In all OF his actions
and we'll calculated to successfully manage
the largest plant devoted TO the manufac-
ture of fine fabrics in this country
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29
Providence Brewing Company.

Harris and Eagle Streets.
That Americans, like Germans, are a
~beer-loving people, is best evinced by the
immense quantities annually consumed by
them. In Providence engaged in the
manufacture of beer we find the popular
brewing company known as the Provi-
dence Brewing Co., which was founded i'm
1891, and whose mngnificently equipped
plant is located ut Harris and Eagle SITS.
he company, which is capitalized at
$500, 600, was formerly known a. the Amer
lean Brewing Co., but n reorganization
being effected, the company title was
changed to tho present one. The plant
comprises a handsome, we'll arranged and
spleIdidly equipped one, 10Ox140 IL. in
dimensions, d stories high. which Is filled
to ~repletion with the most modern and
costly machinery known in the brewing
trade, ana embraces the latest ice ma
chimes of the DE Laverne patterns and
manufacture, the motive power for the
plant being derived from a 100-h. y. Har-
ris-Corliss engine, employment being fur
nished throughout the establishment. to
over 40 workmen. The manufactured pro-
ducts of the company consist OF a strictly
high grade lager beer, which Is universally
regarded among coDnoisseurs Of n good
article LbaarLas-h the best la the
market. possessing an aroma and flavor not
found i'm beer brewcd elsew here. IL is OF
such a high order of merit hat doctors
prescribe u TO their patients, nw ing 10 its
nutritive and medicinal properties. The
brands are known "a Standard Pale. Col
umbian and Bohemian. Ths reason beer
brewed by this company enjoys such a
marked reputation g because IL IL not
sdulterstsd. and 10 breYed BY men who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

0. T.. Jones, aud in many other buildines
on the principal thoroughfares. In repairs
aiso the frm has a business OF great pro-
highest grade. Ii made the extensive al
terations at the emporium OF Anthony,
Cowell X Co., the American Screw Co.
the building OF Day Sons n Co., on Dyer
ST., ~remodeled Aliens Print Works. In
fact done work from Dobbs Ferry to Dam
made by the Consolidated X. H.. al its
passenger station and freight depots have
been executed by this firm. Messrs. French
q Co. are prepared to undertake my large
contracts and their reputation for superior
work-snd thorough reliability Is a guaran.
tee that they will complete every contract
In the most satisfactory manner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

thoroughly understand their business, and
consequently will not use any ingredients
In it's manufacture that are not good and
wholesome. The territory covered In the
sale OF their beer comprises ell of the New
England and Middle States, and Is con
etantly increasing. Beside the immense
Wholesale trade done annually, they are
also extensive bottlers OF their celebrated
beer, the plant having a capacity OF 5000
barrels per annum. The officers OF the
company are: Pres. Jas. Hanley; Jas. Il.
Flynn, vice-pres. and John Il. Good, treas.
and sec. These gentlemen are too we'll
known to need special mention at our
are regarded as among our foremost and
influential citizens. The management Of
the plant devolves upon Mr.. James Han
ley, the pres. In connection with the sec.
and treas, John II. Good. Both OF these
gentlemen have taken an important part
In the develop ment and progress OF Provi-
dence, and have aided her In many ways.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

ME-" whose days OF usefulness are about
over, being n years OF age, yot, she left
her mark In racing annals by esta blishing
a record OF 2:sOi4 over 10 years ago. No
can be found in X. i. than that owned py
l.. y. Grant. Personally Mr.. Grant is a
gentleman that Is highly esteemed by all
who know him, and one who enjoys the
friendship and companionsbip OF some OF
our most influential public men and
cifizens
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-29

financial, social and beneficent organize
tions. The return Of the senior member
to active participation In the BUSINESS will
undoubtedly result in still greater pros
perity TO this already large, influential and
enterprising house.