and white stone-china
decorated with American views, and even pitchers adorned with
portraits of Washington, the American Eagle, and the names of the
thirteen original States, we did not allow ourselves to be tempted
away from our undertakings, but went right on increasing our own
manufactures."

"Bully for us!" cried Theo.

"So I say!" rejoined Mrs. Croyden with spirit.

"It was the only thing to do," admitted Mr. Croyden. "We kept at it,
too. In 1829 a factory was opened in Jersey City which although not a
success was the forerunner of New Jersey china-making. The industry
was also taken up in Bennington, Vermont, where the first Parian
marble statues ever made in America were produced. Baltimore was the
next city to adopt the china trade, and afterward Trenton. Most of
this output was thick white graniteware, Rockingham, and stoneware;
some of it was decorated, but most of it was plain white. It was
useful and durable, but very clumsy and heavy. Subsequently the china
industry localized itself until now, while there are many factories
scattered through the country, New Jersey supplies about twenty-four
per cent. of our china, and Ohio forty-two."

"How did those States happen to elect themselves to make so much
china?" inquired Theo.

"Deposits of clay originally governed the matter," replied
Mr. Croyden. "Then there was convenient transportation for goods, a
sufficient fuel supply, and an abundance of labor in the vicinity--all
elements in deciding where factories are to be established. Many of
our potteries, however, are not located with these ends in view.
Instead, chance has dropped them down in the most remote spots. Some
are the outgrowth of tiny plants founded long ago before manufacture
developed into the science it has since become."

"I see."

"It would be interesting to trace, too, the varieties of ware that
come from specific districts, for usually there is a reason behind
each type of product. For example in Ohio and West Virginia they have
an abundance of red clay which is used not only to make red
earthenware, but also to coat the outside of casserole serving dishes,
bowls, and tea and coffee pots. You must be familiar with the kind of
thing I mean."

"Like our hot-water jug at home," cried Theo instantly. "Red and shiny
outside, and white inside."

"Exactly," nodded Mr. Croyden. "On the other hand many factories make
only the heavy, indestructible china used in hotels and restaurants.
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