FISHERIES OF THE NEW ENGLAND STATES. 



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Table shotving by counties the extent of the oyster industry of Rhode Island in 1902-3 — 



Continued. 



THE MENHADEN INDUSTRY. 



Although one of the largest menhaden factories on the coast is 

 located at Tiverton, R. I., producing nearly half a million dollars' 

 worth of oil and fertilizer, very few menhaden are credited to the 

 catch of this state. This is due to the fact that the factories are sup- 

 plied by vessels owned in New York State. 



Table showing the extent of the menhaden industry of Rhode Island in 1902. 



