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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-16
w. c. 7. U.

Mrs. Stevens Speaks on the Three Matters
To Be Brought Before the Legislature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Cotton Cloth.

The manufacture OF cotton cloth, although n
common industry in the neighborhood, was
never popular nor profitable in Pawtucket
until about a quarter OF a century ago. There
are now in the city two large concerns which
will in size compare favorably with any in
the country, and the brands of goods turned
out by them are known all over the country
and, in a measure, help to advertise the city.
There are several smaller concerns where
cotton cloth is manufactured. The amount
invested in Pawtucket in the manufacture of
cotton cloth is estimated at nearly a million
dollars and about 1900 hands are employed in
this industry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

Electric lights were introduced into the
city in 1884 and were each wear increased
until in 1885 there we're % full nrc lights
and 2lS half arc lig hts in use. The full arc
light cost $3.50 each per aDnum, burned
ell night except on moonlight nights,
while the halt arc lights cost $50 and
burned until one O'Clock in the morning
unless on moonlight nights. la 1895
there were also in use i23 gas lsmps and
2l3 OF lamps. A new contract wps
made with the electric light company on
FEB. IL OF this year as the following
prices; sii2.5O per full arc light and S72.5 90
per half arc ligbt. There is a strong SEN
timent in the city In favor OF the city's
owning its own electric lighting plant.
TIE Pawtucket Electric company which
supplies the city with light and with
power TO the manufacturers wes incorpo-
rated with csoitsi Of ts0o.0oo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Dyeing and Bleaching.

The dyeing and bleaching Of yarns has always
been an important and necessary industry in
Pawtucket. When the manufacture of cotton
goods was first started here the mills had
shops where these operations were conducted,
but after short time these industries were
to a great extent conducted by outsiders as
the mill owners found that they could do
business better and more economically by
trading with these specialists. This industry
has iourished so well that it is now one Of
the largest in Pawtucket and surrounding
districts
There are over dozen concerns engaged
in this industry in Pawtuclset and suburbs.
Almost all of them have their specialties.
Thus one firm is engaged in the manufacture
of bleachers' dyers' and printers supplies
such as finishing paste. cotton softener, crys-
tai size, Yorkshire gum, alizaarine assistant,
soluble oil, nitrate Of iron, solution Of tin,
muriate OF tin and stannate OF soda. Others
make specialties of bleaching and dyeieng Of
garments and domestic goods. Another spec
ially is the bleaching and dyeing of yarns and
stockinette. Bleaching and dyeing woolen
yarns is the speciality OF others.
The work in whchlmost of the concerns are
engaged is, however, the .bleaching Of cotton
cloth. In this neighborhood is located one Of
the largest bleacheries in the country. The
works cover an area OF 80 acres and over $500
people are employed by this company. All
kinds of cotton cloth are bleached here and
shipped to all parts OF the country. There
are a number of smaller concerns that are
kept busy in this branch Of the business and
the indications are that this industry will
in the course of a few years be one of the most,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Fertilizer Manufacture.

Since 1895 the manufacture OF a fertilizer
has been carried on in this city and the plant
OF the company conducting this industry oc-
cupies six and a half acres. The business has
prosperei in this city and the products are
shipped to almost every Stsfe in the Union.
The company started with the intention Of
confining their business TO the slaughtoring
OF cattle and the preparation of tripe for the
market. IThe latter part OF the business proved
the more profitable and the butchoring depart
ment was discontinued. Attention was then
given TO the rendering OF market trimmings
into tallow and fertilizer material. Then the
grinding OF bones was commenced and the
product put on the market,as fertilizer. The
amount OF capital invested in this concern is
in the neighborhood OF SlOO,0JO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

with the population but the gain to the
inhabitants in salubrity is nestimsble.
The Main street runs north and south.
Fifty years ago, or less, this thoroug hfsre
contained many houses of style oesrer
to the lover OF antiquity than to the
modern householder or business man; but
with the march OF progress much Of the
old world quaintuess OF restricted areas
has vanished, and the highways and by-
ways trunk aud cross-of the old city
are, IL not lines OF beauty, complete and
convenient sccssses to the different quar-
ters Of the larger Pswtucket. The busi-
ness ulocks on Main street will, in point
OF beauty Of architecture compare favor
ably with those OF any city Of a similar
size In the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Bolts, Nuts and Screws.

An important industry is the manufac-
ture Of bolts, nuts, screws, washers,
hanger screws, coach screws, set screws
and all kinds of punching and bolt and
nut machinery. The raw material used
is wrought iron and steel, cast iron and
steel castings. The product is sold chiefly
I'm New England. About three hundred
people are engaged in this industry. Toe
leading industries are machinery build
ing, thread, cotton and wooden manufsc-
lures, bleaching, dyeing and calico print
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

Meeting with the outlying country make
the city Q groat trade center.
The public school system is the best
known. Graduates from the high school
GO direct to college without the preparp-
tory course found necessary elsewhere
There srs tNenty-four school buildings in
which the public school system IL we'll
teachers.
pswtucket has one OF the best water
works in the country. Not only has she
plenty OF water for her own purposes but
she also supplies Central Falls, Valley
Falls, Lonsdale, Ashton. Berkeley and
East Providence by contract. The total
length of mains in these i've divisions 4.
l2s.2Ss miles, and the number OF connec-
tions is 70i7. TIE daily capacity OF the
works 10 72,0co. 900 gallons and.the sv,rage
daily consumption Is about five ana a
half million gallons. 1he,works have teen
self sustaining since three years after their
completion.
There 10 an excellent sewer system In
the city which extends for 3s miles. The
cost OF the filter nlsnt, including the
land vss about $4,000.
There ere three small parks near the
centre Of the city and in 1894 the city
purchased for park isl acres Of land, at
che extreme eastern border OF the city.
known % the Daggett farm. No i'm.
prossments have yet been made on 1t.
The total vslustion Of real estate in the
city In 1896 was s27. 1876, 55i; the total val
nation OF personal eststs in the same year
WAS IS f5e. ps0.
Jte tex rate is si.65 this year. Last
yssr Il wss s1.bo per 200 vaIuation. TIE
pet debt Of the city is about q, ,Ooo, COO.
1hsrs ere 128 miles Of streets, cir miles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Insurance Companies.

There are several branch offices Of insurance
companies, but there is only one which Is
really local 10 was organized many years
ago, and the stockholders and directors are
composed Of some Of the most influential men
Of Pawtucket and Central Falls. The cash
assets for last year were placed at s2ae, ,6l5.
and the company insures against damage by
fire OF lightning.
In this city there Il n regular board OF un-
dcrwriters. and the rules in force are about
the same as those i'm other cities. Many Of the
most prosperous companies in the country
have local agents for fire insurance. and there
are n few ot the life aud accident companies
represented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Machine Builders.

As might be expected in city where
there is so much manufacturing imschin-
cry builders and workers in iron sre
numerous. Some of the concerns have
mammoth esta blishments and any ma
chime used in the manufacture OF cotton
can be made mere. .Lappers, spinning frames
twisting frames. looms, spoilers, mules,
winders and other machines are made
here and shipped all over the country.
ABOUT 5000 men are engaged in this in
dustry in pawtucket. A number Of val
uanle patents for the manufacture of
machinery are owned by Pawtucket
citizens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Plush and Braid.

The manufacture of worsted braid wai
commenced In 1861, and the business has
steadily grown until there are now about
600 engaged in the production. In 1872 a
large brick mill was erected on the east
side of the Blackstone river, and since
then the same corporation has still fur
ther increased tie plant. In the same
works Is also manufactured plush of oil
styles, including mohsir plush. The
works are operated by water power.
A few years ago another braid msufac-
tory was built in the section OF the city
known as Darlington. and the output each
year Is enormous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Mil Supplies.

The name OF mill supplies apple. to all
The small srtic;es used in the manufsc-
ture Of cotton. one OF the principal Of
these Is the ring traveller used in the
spinning and twisting frames lin the
manufacture Of cotton goods. Pawtucket
firms hsve gained an envisble reputation
for the manufacture OF these travellers
and large business is done in this line
by more than one firm. These firms also
do an extensive business In other sup
plies such 90 screws, brushes and oil.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Thread Industry.

One OF the chief Industries In Paw
tucset is the manufacture OF thread. IL
is estipated that between 5000 and 1900
people are employed in this branch OF
labur. This number does not Include
those who are indirectly dependent on
tins Industry, such as wood turner's who
make the spools, makers and dealers In
mill supplies aud others. The manufac-
ture OF thread was commenced in Paw
tucket 1892. Tho true inventors are said
TO have been the women of the Wilkinson
family Of this city. lney conceived the
idea of thread that would take the place
OF linen, and by twisting yarn on their
domestic spinning wheels made the first
cotton thread in 1872 as stated.
There is, perhaps, more thread manu-
fsctured in Pawtucket than in any other
city in the country. The products OF tho
mills here are shipped to every State in
the Union. Since the sewing machine
came into common use the demand for
this article has steadily increased year
by year. A remarkable fact is that dur
ing the great depression last year the
thread manufacturers In Pawtucket made
just as much thread as they did in more
prosperous years. They did not finish
quite so much, but, considering that in
other cities where thread was manu-
factured. the mills were shut down or
running on short time for a period, the
trade here was remarka BILE.
1t is estimated that over $1,000, 900 are
invested in this industry In Pswtucket
and that the amount paid weekly for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
W0rSted Suitings.

Just over the Pawtucket line, in Central
Falls worsted cloth for mems wear is manu-
factured. This industry has found home
here since 1870 and in that time the mill
where the cloth is made has been enlarged so
that there is now more than three times the
amount OF machinery in use that there was
during the first few years. There are about
100 looms engaged In this industry and the
capital invested in the business is estimated
at over $4,000. Many Pawtucket people
find employment here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Soap Manufacture.

There are but few people interested In
the manufacture of soap, there being
but two concerns, and the larger only
employs IA men. The product Is, how
evsr, Of the very best quality, and ali
kinds OF sosp are made there. 1t 10 loca-
ted on Pleasant View, near the river. At
the other place there are still fewer people
enpaQed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Wadding Works.

On Dexter street are located large mile
for the manufacture OF cotton wadding
aud batting. 1t 10 about half century
since the FIRST mill was erected and IL IL
still controlled by the sons of the founder
of the works. There are about 800 people
employed in the several departments, and
at present it is one OF the largest estab-
iishments in this line OF industry In the
state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Cigar Making.

For many years q large amount OF cigar
manufacturing has been done In Paw
tucket. The industry seems to have
found a local habitstion here as cigar
makers have left other places and are con-
centrating here. There are over q score
Of cigar makers shops in the city and the
cigara turned out annually by them are
mum bered by the millions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

wages is in the ne!g borhood OF $4,000
The cotton comes here In its raw state
and goes through all the processes of
manufacture such as oarding, spinning.
twisting, dyeing and bleaching. 1t is then
wound on the spools, ticketed by mach
inery, packed In boxes made in the mills
here, and shipped to the various agencies
throughout the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Hair Cloth.

A unique industry in Pawtucket was
the man ufactura of hair cloth.-The
capital invested in the industry in this
city was $500. 600 and IL gave employment
to about 500 hands. In 1898 the Paw
tucket company consolidated with Gen.
tral Falls concern and the plant IL now
located in the latter city although many
Of the employees reside in Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Wooden Goods.

Since 1858 the manufacture of wooden
dress goods, shirtings and Innings has
been carried OF in Pawtucket. One con-
Germ has mills covering an area of 200, 900
square feet and about 1900. 900 yards OF
goods are annually produced. About
100 people are employed in this industry
and the capital invested is about 1920, 600.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

castings used in their works are made.
There are also some OUTSIDE foundries
where castings Of NIL kinds are made.
These foundries depend on the smaller
machine builders for their business.
About 100 men are engaged in this in
dustry in the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Cotton and W0rsted Fabrics.

An interesting industry in Pawtucket
is the manufacture OF narrow woven fab
ric, Of cotton, worsted, jute and silk,
which are used for bindings for horse
blankets and carpets, straps for boots and
shoes, and materials for dress stays, belts,
and a great variety Of other purposes.
There are about $50 people employed In
this industry. The capital interested In it
fs.oyer 500, QUO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Brush Making.

An important local industry is the
manufacture of brushes. About 20 or so
mon ara employed on this industry la
the city aud the annual production is
worth about sl5O,Ooo The brushes are
made out OF foreign and American brls-
ties and are used for every conceivable
purnoao
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

the northern part OF the city which IS
known as "the plains" and 9 fourth
might be added In the south, In the dis
tricr, near the Lincoln line, known as
Fsirlawn. These divisions cause the city
to cover larger area then corresponding
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
and 13 miles roadway

OF which are paved and 13 miles roadway
are mscsdsmized.
There are few better fire departments in
the country than that of Pawtucket, ana
few cities can show such a low rate of tire
losses.
The Blackstone river divides the city
into two portions, the east side and the
west; third section might be found in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

IL not the most, important in Pawtucket
other specialticsl IN the dyeing and bleaching
line are the work on spool thread, knitting
cotton, cords braids, tapes, wooen and
worsted yarns II is estimated that about
1900 people in Pawtncket are dependent on the
dyeing and bleaching industry for their living.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

ing, and iron speeial,ies. The industries
mentioned do not eNbsust the list, but
are only the largest, most prominent or
striking. The claim has been made that
"Pswtucket possesses a greater diversity
OF industry than any city OF its sizs in
New England" To enumerste all the
industries would take more space than
can bO Afforded At this time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

There are about dozen firms engaged
in the printing business in the city snd
much NJ their work is carried beyond the
borders Of Pawtucket. The state. printing
is done In the noig boring city of Gen.
tral Falls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Cotton, Silk and Worsted Fabric,

In 1889 a company Was organized for
the manufacture of fine cotton, worsted
aud silk fabrics on . loom which had
been recently patented. The company
has been very successful and since its in
corporation mas erected q handsome mill.
About 100 people are employed in this in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

II has grown to such proportions that
within the borders of the city there is
now one of the largest cloth printing
concerns in the country. About 400
people are employed ip this industry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26

The city is situated about four miles
north Of Providence. Means of commu-
nication with the surrounding districts
are abundant and easy. The New York,
New Haven and Hartford railroad and
the New Englarc railroad run through
the city and there is besides q branch line
Of railroad from Valley Falls to East
Psovidsncs which passes through Paw
tuoket. Another branch line runs from
the WoodIawn district to Saylesville. 1872
trains pass through the city daily. The city
10 we'll supplied with electric cars. Ths
fwsnty-six miles Of electric railway con-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Banks.

The city is well supplied with banks. There
are three national banks with combined
capital and surplus of ST. 222. 600 and, there are
also three Institutes of Savings in which about
81, ZOO, 600 are deposited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Cloth Printing.

tucket is block printing. This industry
was commenced here in the year 1886 and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
Thriving Neighbor OF Providence is
Industrious and Prosperous.
/, PUBLIC WORKS, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND TROLLEY
SYSTEM OF THE BEST.
Brief Sketches Enterprises Make
Pawtucke Eminent

Pawtucket 10 one Of the most prosperous
and progressive cities in the New Eng
land states. Within it's borders are some
of the lsrgest manufacturing concerns In
the country. Its industries are varied and
to this fact may be ascribed the compar.
ative prosperity last year when other
cities throughout the country were
feeling, ana feeling badly, the effects of
the derrsssion. The population of the
city is about s3. 600 but many OF the resi-
dents Of the neighborine city of Central
Falls and the surrounding villages are
employed in its mills.
1t was in Pawtucket that cotton was
first manufactured by machinery In
America. Samuel Slater started this in
dustry in what Is now known az the old
Slater mill in the year 1870. Since then
the industry has grown to enormous pro-
portions in the country and forms in its
magnitude an apt illustration OF the
potentisiities of "small beginnings"
The modern enterprise of the citizens is
matter for pride and congratulation and
with the story Of the past. the vigor OF
the present and the hopes of the future,
there 10 no reason why Pawtucket should
not at some moi very distant date, compsts
with Providence in the mercantile and
commercial world, and help, more and
more. to swell the fame and glory of
Rhode Island, over the country and
throughout the word.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-26
FOundrieS.

Some of the larger machine builders
have furnaces Of their own where the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-05
School Board Resolutions.

The following resolutions were adop.
ted by the Great Bend board of educa
ton:
WHEREAS, In the dispensation of
Divine Providence we are called upon
to mourn the loss by death of Katie
Vollmer, teacher in our public schools
and daughter of our co laborer in years
past, Fred Vollmer. we, as body ex-
press our heartfelt sympathy for our
bereaved brother. family and patrons
of our school in this great affiiction
and with them humbly submit to the
divine wisdom of the Master.
Resolved, That in the death of
Katie Vollmer the board of Education
and patrons of the school have lost a
faithful, efficient, christian instructor.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutions be furnished to the family and
made matter of record in the jour
nal; also that they be published in the
city papers. EDWIN TYLER.
Committee : D.. j. NEWTON.
A. J. BUCKLAND.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-08-05
IngersoIl With The Striking Miners.

In public letter to a newspaper Oh
the strike situation among the Goa
miners Colonel Robert G. Ingersol
says:
1.-The question of wages for the Goa
miners ought>to be settled by the EN-.
ployers, and it would be if the employ.
ers were civilized.
at is very easy to ascertain what
wages ought to be paid. 1t is easy to
find how much it costs for good, whole
some food, for decent clothing, for rent,
to take care of the children. When
this is found it is easy to say what
wages should be.
get enough to keep life in them so that
they can work the next day: when
nothing can be saved; when old age
can have only rag and crust; when
a youth of industry ends IN poverty and
want, it is about time for the decent,
the intelligent. the humane to assist the
children OF toll.
81 do not blame the miners for strik.
ing. They must strike or starye. All
blame them for is not acting together.
Every miner in the United States
should strike and then if they demand
only the reasonable they would sue
ceed.
"My sympathies are with the men
and women who toil-to whom the
future promises nothing but work and
want-nothing but failure at last.
"As the employers are not civilized
enough to act fairly, l advocate gen
tral strike-a claim for fair and reason
able wages, and hope that all miners
will have sense enough to join. know
of no other way for them to protect
themselves. IF they are reasonable a
vast majority of the people viii be with
them. So ] say success to the strike. !"