Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

ment departments with rubber dating
stamps, seals, steel stamps, stamping inks
and pads.
He has held uninterruptedly for fifteen
years q contract with the Post Once De-
partment for supplying 1t with stamps.
Every post office throughout the United
States and in Porto Rico, Cuba and the
Philippines is furnished with stamps OF his
manufacture. When the number OF post
offices in this country and its possessions
is considered, some idea Of the extent Of
Mr.. Baumgarten's business will be secured
His facilities are such that he can turn
out from 5000 to 1000 stamps a week in
filling the contract with the Post Office De-
partment In addition all the other de-
partments use the stamps to less extent
He is the inventor Of three valuable pat
ents. consisting OF labor-savlng stamping
machines and mixing pads.
While the bulk of his business is with the
government, still he does extensive trads
with business men and corporations.
His establishment is fitted out to do en-
craving in all it's branches. 1t may be men,
toned here that Mr.. Baumgarten Is q
skilled engraver. having learned the trad6
from his father. who was an engraver. Mr..
Baumgarten's ancestors were all engravera
and he, therefore, naturally inherts from 4
long line Of Skilled artisans his ability In
this lima.
Mr. Baumgarten Is the youngest OF six
brothers, four Of whom were practical en-
gravers, taught by the father.
He has built up an enormous business in
stamps. and for many years has success
fully conducted the business. 1t has grown
steadily and uninterruptedly, and there Ii
hardly an Office, bank, corporation or busi-
ness house in the city that has not from
time to time purchased stamps from his
establishment.
The stamps have always given satisfac-
ton, and the thoroughness with which he
filled the field has prevented the growth Of
competition. The stamp Of the present day
and the other goods made by Mr.. Baum
garten are improvements on those he made
when he began business.
Mr.. Baumgarten does not tell, perhaps
he does not know exactly how many. rub
Der stamps he makes in a year and how
many he has made since he went into the
business. But the yearly output Is in the
millions, at least.
Mr.. Baumgarten's business has grown to
such proportions that he has been COM
PEELED to secure an additional plant at 6S6
G street northwest.
The printers supply business originated
result of dovetailing OF one enterprise into
another.
In the manufacture Of the ink pads in
connection with his stamp business he en-
ployed composition used in the making
of ink rollers for printing presses. AS there
was no machine plant south of New York
engaged in the manufacture Of ink rollers
Tor printing presses, he conceived a plan
whereby he could see his way clear to in
stall a Calling gun roller plant in this
city He consulted many of the leading
printers of the city, and they told him
to go ahead and they would extend to
him their patronage Accordingly he Sc
cured the necessary machinery and be-
gan their manufacture He had not been
engaged in this work long before it
was recognized that,ahe made fine rollers,
and accordingly, ASIA natural result, he
built up fine trade in this line.
The business In this grew to such extent
he opened a place in Baltimore, which ID
managed by his eldest son. This business
more Roller COMPANY
From the manufacture ink rollers he
branched out into the printers supply busi-
ness In 1888, and established at 636 G street
northwest the National Printers supply
Company. Of which he, is the sole pro-
prietor. "a
This company supplies type, presses and
printing material to the trade In this city,
and the largest printing establishments In
the south. This business has grown rapidly
since Its beginning and has now become one
OF the leading and most extensive supply
houses In the south. Everything desired by
the printer for the proper conduct of his
business Is handled.
Mr.. Baumgarten runs two establishments
here and one In Baltimore.
In order to properly conduct the enter
prises with which he Is identified demands
considerable business ability and thorough
knowledge Of at least three trades; in addt-
ton to- this 1t Is necessary that sufficient
capital be Invested to insure full stock
and protection to his interests.
Mr.. Baumgarten has demonstrated his
ability to conduct his several enterprises
with much energy and the display Of an
aggressive and progressive spirit.
By constant application to business and
desire to please his many patrons. he has
secured reputation for fair dealing and
integrity, and has established wel-paying
and prosperous enterprises.
: He has been identified with the leading
movements for the betterment OF the ma
tional capital and has occupied for years
prominent position among the business
men OF the city. He has gained record
for fair dealing that p,aces him among this
city's most reliable md progressive business