------A WEEKLY JOURNAL OF PRACTICAL INFORMATION, ART, SCIENCE, MECHANICS, CHEMISTRY, AND MANUFACTURES Vol. XIX.---No. 26. l ) $3 per AnoulD, [NEW SERIES.] [IN ADVANCE.] r NEW YORK, DECEMBER 23,1868. i ===:;===== the advantage heretofore he by under steam and con- -UYdrostaties Applied to KeVO��lllg Iron Forts. I and are surroun ing them with iron-clads, floating batteries,and 'II ships So long as human nature is governed by ambition and torpedoes. One� writer says that the British Admiralty have stantly in motion while inl� the act of bombarding; for this pursuit of gain, whether in individual enterprize or for nationalthe made a "lamentable failure of the Plymouth forts and Gibral- fort can also be kept in constant motion, so that the lateral agrandizement, so long shall we be subject to wars with their Ii tar shields," and it is well known that in some cases they plate range when got, need never be lost on a moving ship-over­ attendant calamities; and while these results are inevitable we the tops of the fort, leaving the base exposed, when they know coming the most difficult part of gunnery in fortifications. should guard against thc consequences by being on the alert,11 by actual experiment that a single shot has" splintered" granite This fort can also be located in positions where it would be for tho foe. blocks fifteen feet back from the face, or point of impact. Na- almost impossible to erect an ordinary fort; as for instance, in We now see all the most enlightened nations of the world val tactics are being reversed ; forts were formerly used to pra- low marshy land or on quicksand, this fort may be set constantly experimenting;' planning, and devising the best tect ships, but now ships have to protect forts, such as they are. up in a few days by simply excavating a pit large enough to means of defence and offence ; we see the best moral, military, Doubtless the true theory is mutuality; one auxiliary to the receive the iron tank, when the foundation is ready for an scientific, and mechanical minds more or less brought to bear other. eight gun fort, equivalent to a 50 gun fort of the present con­ upon thes� two problems : How best to defend ourselves In view of these fuets it is claimed thl\t the Revolving Hy-, struction ; and if it be exposed to aMack from land, it still

RYAN & HITCHCOCK'S REVOtVING IRON FORT. against an e emy's ships; how hest to assail an enemy with drostatic and Pneumatic Fort satisfactorily solves the maintains its permanence as a defensive work, as nothing short how best ef d ourselves against an enemy'sfirst of ins n ty could induce infantry to assault such a fortress; for ships. n problem ; to d en a i late the scienc and skill the manufacture of large ships. ccompanying this article will be found a plan, reduced long as provisions and ammunition hold out a garrison of Of e in A I! 80 guns is so far in advance of the power of resistance in ships from working drawings drawn to a scale, to admit of eight fifty men in its iron shield could never be made to surrender. when they are clad up to their maximum load, that they are 15-inch guns, and is 58 feet diameter on the gun deck. It gets. ' The attack of a siege would be quite as futile; starva­ not at all reliable; and the old are still more un- its flotation by being inclosed in an iron tank, say two feet tion or treachery might capture one of these forts, but powder fortifications I reliable; hence the necessity of corresponding improvements in greater in diameter than the bottom section of the fort, having II and hall never. forts and otber means of defence. When our largest guns the intermediate space filled with water, or, in very high lati- I All the advantages pertaining to tbe revolving fort may be consisted of 68 pounders,. it was but pastime for the brick ma- tudes where there is danger of freezing, oil may be used. The transferred to a floating battery by constructing a solid tim­ son and stone cutter to construct fortifications. But now 600 upper section or fort proper is constructed entirely of iron or I ber platform or shield 150 feet square, more or less, from 12 or 1000 pounders have reduced all such fancy structures to steel plates of any given thickness; in this plan it is proposed,' to 20 feet deep, with proper fastenings, and plated with iron, worthlessness. is now guns forts, iron and steel to use three thicknesses of six-inch plates, which are now con- I to be ram and shell proof, leaving in the center a It versWJ well-llOle against iron and steel. But the iron-clad is now more than a sidered sufficient to resist any projectile that has been contem- II, through the shield of requisite diameter to receive the fort, in match for the old fort, and iron plating has heretofore proved plated. It is only a question of buoyancy, whether this fort be. which case it will he seen t4at the timber shield is a substitute a failure, therefore we see great energy and anxiety exhibited one foot or four feet in thickness, which is governed by the 1 for the iron tank, with this differencethat it has no bottom but by foreign to protect their fortifications. 'ro preserve superficial of the base or lower section immersed, so the sea. In case of necessity this immense shield is towed into nations area i their guns in barhette they mount revolving turrets on the top, that, it will be seen, this system is unlimited in its capacity. position and securely moored. To an obstruction of this kind and in the angle their forts, but this as a naval defence The lower section is divided off into store rooms for provisions I rams and iron-clads will give a wide berth. With a few of s of i will probably prove a useless experiment. Other experiments and ammunition, and into quarters for officers and men. , these eight-gun batteries moored in the Narrows and East Riv­ t on a la fort of kind weighing 1,500 2,000 tuns - : er, well supported with the rev lving forts on either ho e, are proposed, such as adopting " rifle pi s " rgo scale, A this or may be re o s r ith guns mounted that they " get themselves up und fire volved easily with three or four men by simply turning a crank, New York can safely defy all the and iron-clads of the w so i rams over the top of the pit and then get the selves down again thus enabling us to handle eight 15-inch, 20-inch, or 30-inch world. "In peace let us propare for war," but in time of peace a guns. it is not necessary to timber u to be reloaded;" and, lastly, it is proposedm to mount miniature' construct theso shields, b t it fo cks to be propelled by a locomotive engine this Suppose science and mechanical skill should produee would be prudent to constr ct the iron battery turret far rt on tru ; 10- i u or so comotive fort to travel on an annular inclined railway, coming wrought iron or steel guns of 50 tuns or more, with a 24 or 30- as fitting it up, then iaking it down and storing it for future round from behind a shield or casement moving up the incline inch caliber, which may be considered at least possible, they use. Beside the intrinsic value of this battery, it gives ad­ and firing over the embankment, and then gracefully rotir- could not be used on board of ships, nor do we think they ditional facilities for using torpedoes or other submarine ing. 'rhese somewhat novel devices tlmdto show tho drift of would be practical in the present fortifications; hut on this hy- works. the practical mind, the ntter incapacity of the present mode of drostatic principle such guns can bo trained as expeditiously "Tar is expensive at best, and war machinery is growing constructing fortifications, and the consciousness that some- as guns weighing only ten tuns; and by an ingenious arrange- more and more expensive, but expenses are not taken into con­ thing must be done, and that soon, to solve these two great ment of compressed air, which takes up the recoil of the mon- sideration as against a nation's existence, saiety, or means of problems; yet no two engineers can agree, but leave them, as ster pieces and runs them again into battery by the power of a defence; in fact it is maintained by some of the most en light­ they found them, unsolved. We know, too, that the very exis- single arm-together with other appliances to facilitate load- oned minds of the day that the more expensive and elaborate tence of some Governments depends on the solution of one or ing, opening and closing the port stoppers-Captain Ryan's sys- the defensive works reqnired, the greater the �afety against other of these problems. We know th Governments that tem insures great saving of men and time. And it will be- invasion, the cheapest, which is doubtless the true the at a therefore ve the most forts, really have the least confidE'nce in them, borne in mind that this revolving fort effectuaUy counteracts theory, especially for iron-producing states ..

© 1868 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, INC. J cittttifit 1868. - - [DECEMBER 23, : - - does not prove t clJeap engines o a fen d in-the space is open, crop will repay t mayB�� not lbe��� devised, and still beh�� more effective.�� That thisf �sy&-� tilling!:C �;d-ri� � h�-- OFFICIAL R-E-P-O-R-T--O-F-' --- 1I tem of defence is the cheapest may be demonstrated by com- vVe hazard an answer that the coming forty years will wit- I os ��1! _� parison with the cost of one of the British iron-clads. Let us neBS some marvelous improvements. That wonderful agent, 1i)l\"i.�rAl!JlI�Il,� "rg 'MIfl I � �1'D' take the Minotaur, which was built as a model war ship, fully electricity, is only yet half harnessed. We now, for a few cents, Issued by the United States Patent Office" up to tho times. The weight of her hull alone is 7,586 tuns send word to, and hear from friends a thousand miles away, it FOR ENDING DECE:YIBER 8, 1868. THE WEEK -five times more than this fort. Armor and backing 6,12-1 being inconvenient only as regards time. Will we not. some Reported Officially (or the Scientific American. tuns-four times morc�han the fort ; engine and coal 2,540 tuns day, sit down to a family telegraphing machine and send mes­ PATENTS ARE GRANTED SEVENTEEN the following -more tJmn half as heavy again ; making, exclusive of arJlla- sages by lightning, without the bother of the mail, and the FOB YEAI�S. being'a schedule of tees:- mont, 16,250 tuns, within a fraction of ten times the weight of inconvenience of writing at all ? paten"tO;extc£ptOfo'radeSieu",$.g::.:,,: £365,365; this fort. The hull alone east with double armor We speed over the ground, "rattling over bridges," lssulng:���� each orlglll�l Patf'nta' ...... '�:". . g� �ii�f �t;l;�atioi:i'or' .•..••.•••••o •••o ...... :�.::·:·�i�. .. . $3,756,750. gn . . $20 and backing, would cost £757,350-equal to about whizzing through the fo rest, journeying from New York city O� :gE����fo���:n�S:ll���;�� t O . ·. . . ::::: : : :::: But the Bellcl'opllOn is claimed to be an improvement, though to San Francisco in seven days ; but will it be done in seven .��t���� �x�;�������.�� �� ���� : : :::::: ::::::::::::: ::::::: :��8 Gll1aller and lighter, with a saving of a quarter of a million hours ? No! is the answer of to-day. An old authority on 8� ?f.:.�::�:::::::::::: :: ::::::: :::: :::: 'De's'ign :::::: ::::: :��8 1825, On for Des}g'n'(thrp'e (seven and' years), il b'aii ye'ars): , :: : :: pounds. These statements are taken from a paper read by Mr. railroads, vVood,in wrote in his able work: "Nothing g� tllE�i��ine: Ilpplicat10n�p�\������:1or ...... •... :: ::: ::::::::: :�i� for (fOllfteen years) ...... , ...... $15 On filing s,UDlication Desi!!I!. . . $30 Reed before the Royal Society, London. We are not prepared can do more harm to the adoption of railroads than the promul­ In addition to there are some small revenue-stamp taxes. Residents WhlCD to say just what this fort will cost, but other things being gation of such nonBe;lUle as that we shall see locomotive engines of Canada and Nova Scotia pay on application. $500 eqnal,it will be nearly in proportion to their respective weights, traveling at the rate of 12, 16, 18, and 20 miles per hour !" A IFPamphletscontaintny tke Patent Law8 and full pa1'ticulars Qftlle mode [)xc2"ding $400,000, or about one tenth of the Minotaur; later authority on this subj ect has added," an express train on ofapplym!l for Letters Patent,specfym(Js,ze ofmodelreq'ltl'red. rend not nt1tcl1, and it woulU be safe to say that our Government could build the Great Western Hailway, drawing 59 tuns, has traveled, for other infor'lnation useful to Inventors, may be had (J'l'atit? byaddl'e88112g .. Publ,sher8 of the ,entitle Amer,can. ten forts and equip them for action, for every single iron-clad three hours, at the rate of 63 miles per hour!" (Ritchie on Rail­ M UNN &: GO Be New 1'01'". of this type that any foreign Government could build and seud ways). Comment is unnecessary. Will the Pneumatic pro­ 84,670.-PUNCHING MACHINE FOR TIN AND SHEET ME'l'AL.­ against us, at the same time the commander of such iron-clads cess of transmission effect the coming great stride from seven Joh n Annear, Philadelphia, Pa. I claim the rotary bed p1ate, C, the punch.D and "tormer," e', might hesitate to attempt to pass two of ·these forts and one: days to seven hours, for time across the continent ? S'1me being constructed and arranged to be open',r ftt(:'dthe together, in anyE suit·tll� Why not? able trame. A B, substantially as and for the purpose df's ribea . ba,ttery properly located in the Narrows below this city. No running offthe track ; no collisions! Really, the " coming c 84,671.-DEVICE FOR PRr�VENTINGn B INCIIUSTATWN IN S'rEAlII But the construction account is not the only or most un- man " need not drink in going from New York to California! Brc���'!;?S�ii�������s�:��� [�dr�e ���ct��nCl��i�fn���ls��tg:;J8��ri� favorable comparison, the cost of maintaining these sea Look around you, inventors, and see the endless labor yet to pany. We claim.an insulated mass block of carbonaceollS mnttf?r, �mspended mons�ers on a war footing is simply enormous, to say nothing be saved. A thousand and one wants stare you in the face. wi1hIn a b Ol er, near one 01'of the sam e but cOl1nectert bv a wire to 8be11 of the bOIler.l near theend op posite end of the latter, all sub8tantially ns tl1�Sflt of the deterioration, even when l�jd up in ordinary" It re- Steam"is yet to be half utilized. Who is the coming man forth. 84,672.-SHAFT COUPLING.-CharJes Bennitt, Bristol Station, quires a strong detail of officers and men to keep them afloat for this ? Is it Ericsson with the solar heat a,nd "Sun en­ 111.a E and in repair, whereas this fort is never in danger of sinking, gines ?" Why, almost at the moment of writing, a ma­ cl m .the combination of the hand, journal, G, pullAYs, jaws, a 1d D,i WIth the rods, B, as and for the puII,rp ose herem spe cifif>d E, shownC or getting out of repair in its machinery, and in time of chine is being bothered with, because it pulls the work, from n B and !:l4.673.-MACHINE FuR OUTTlNG EY&LETs.-Qeorge B. Bray­ peace these forts art; to be laid up, by drawing off the water fact that all machines are defective in that the feed is only ton. Provid ncp. claim an appara1u�� H.!. for cuttmg- tuhing- into seCtlollR,1'or eydet or and allowing the fort to s0ttle down on its ways, when tlie at one side of the work. Who is the coming man for this ? otherI purpostq, consl�tm� series of revoivIrIg' cutters, a a, a sbhnksurroun d­ in.'!, revolvmg jacket,B. forot llolding a an'i cO llyey ing the tubing, ana. a prc�- iron has only to be protected from. oxidation, and a detail There is no end to the wants of the present day. Will tho 8Ul e cyhnder, all in combinatJou, �ubstarlliaJly as descrJbeti,for the pur­ poses spt'crfiea.C, of one man to tor would be a sufficient guard. When in a next forty years supply them all ? Time will tell. N. F. Also, making tbe openings, D, tlle jaclcet casing, B, or holding and a t P. conveymg thp tupiUl! mcnned toin t,he axis 01'the series off cutters . as case of emergcncy, by having connection with a reservoir, in Paterson, N. J. tJPrein set forth, lor the purposes specitit'd. (:1' a a, twenty minutes the fort could set afloat, all in fighting 84,674.-8ELF-RIiGULATING Am VALVE FOR STEAM HEAT- " be ------.. �.�.�------ERs.-Moses BreckenrIdge Meridcn, Conn. . Neither i this all the saving by this system, as in case Burning Pon'der in ArlDs. cia m insertinP.g the fnme, B, whICh holas �prlng, into the case ot· Fire � CYlinder,I by ttJIS means allowing We !;aid thAcyl inder to0, be r:on tructed oriIi A, t e eby domg away entirely u:;:eof of the batteries they may bo manufactured to order (exact MESSRS. EDITORS :-1 notice in No. 21, curront volume of one pH'ce, ana h r win] the pac(cing.:; o r. Frankfort-on-the- duplicates), and stored in all the arsenals and seaport�, when, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, page 330, an article headed"Careful­ 84,675.-GASMaine. PrnSRia. BURNER.-Julius Br n ne if occasion requires, they could be put �nto working order with ness in the Management of Fire Arms." Now, I perfectly claim, st, The nse of a slit as aperture to a gas burner, the top exterior surfllCP1 of 1 the head of w�iCh is conC,tye or funnel shaped, SUbstantially_as all their equipments in thirty days, more or less, according to agree with you as to the necessity of keeping a gun clean, but and the purposes set forth. forThe cornbiuatlOn of the two gas burners t h us marje, in other words. of the emergency. differ with you in other respects. I am over fifty years old and two2d, fish tail �ht bl!rners, to form a compound e OIJom ic or oouble burner,ol' of one Finctlfish ta.ll sIlt burner, with an :>rdinary burner, substantially as The discrepancy between their respective powers of offence have made gunnery my business, making many experill1El1lts. C ae­ scnbed.The use of th fish or i t on c, const ucted and and defence, may be presented in a fow words. The forts are 3d,. e tail Rlit bUrner bead n er i , r The dirt that collects in a gun barrel will not explode or apphfd bubktantlally as bereinset forth. s to be absolutely impregnable against any and all shot that burn, even by bringing a rod hot iron in contact with it. You 84,676.-RuFFLING D&VlCE FOR .-Reuben Brooks . Jr., and Wllham o port Mass. can be hurled against thom ; each one armed with a carry the idea that only a limited amount of powder will burn, � alm, 1st, The �umblnationN. Manning, or the oa1', R B,ck slotli. ed plate, and screw ,\Vf> l n a a d, H, t battery of eight or more guns, double, or perhaps quadruple G d e r s t and that a gain twist will foul more at the muzzle than at the 23�IT�;;����;�;���t:, S, ��m gl%����?;n tt� b��� t� a�� fe� �g� p!����� ' 8ub�tatlt1ally E, the weight that will be carried l>y any iron-clad ; with pro­ specIfied. breech. 'l'his is the case with the breech loader, but with the 3d, The adjusrableas sprlllg guide, In combination with the tension plate, E, and presser, D, as speclfied. 1f, jectiles in proportion, deliverd with almost the accuracy muzzle loader the dirt is driven down at each loading, and if ,ti77. B n 84 - FOR LAsTs,-Hiram row , Burton, O. of a rifle marksman, at the rate of' ono every minute, against you are able to get your ball down to the powder there will be claIm the slioe. D. so arranged such relation to the last, tbalithe lowerI end ot ElaJd slide is recl:ived directlylU into the last, in the mannerE.' as and the sides of a ship made of iron and wood, probably in its no danger of bursting the gUll. tor purpo�e St',t t'orLh. tllP strongest parts equivalent to eight inches of iron ; for it must Now I will give a detail of an experiment that I made about 84,678.-J\'lv.

© 1868 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, INC. DEOEMBER 23, 1868.] J'i�tdifit. 403 . �mtri'nu. 84,691.-MANURE HooK.-Michael Stoll and Henry Gross , their contlguons edges, so as to receive and hold the , and having their d O b s r carpet·stretchlnl(teeth tnrned inwardly or towards the center, as set forth, �ra��:��';\:� a�a�t�� ?� tb�' ,OB���!r i :' ��eJJItief, !�f;I�' r elther without or in combination w1th a soring of vulcanized rubber, or its The opemng to rpceive the tooth��� , a, and bent so to book over;��:f3!� the end ·w���l:J��T1�'b��:n�� ��������c?��:� the slots, i it alldtbe stoDs, p equivalent. for holding saId jaws together, substantially as and for the pur­ ofit jah w, A, the several parts being constructed to operate8S together in the p. in combination witb the beam, B, and book, C, BubstantIally as describea, poses descrIbed. wmanner and for tbe purpoaes hereIn set forth. IWd for tbe purposes set forth. 84,718.-BEEF STEAK CUTTER AND MANGLER.-De Witt C. 84,740.-MoDE OF CONSTRUCTING THE HEATING AND LIGHT­ 2d, The lever I et to act in conjnnction with the slot, j, 8S and for the pur .. poses specified. Tbompson, Iscbu3, N. ing Apparatus on Railway Cars.-Abram ,r. Gibson, assij?Dor to himself, 84,692.-IMPLEMENT FOR TRENCHING AROUND PLANTS TO I claim the combination Y.oftha forks, A. with tbe platform, D, and rollers, Benjamm J. Thurston. and Thomas A. Harrow. all of Clncinnatt, Ohio. C, I A PREVENT THE ApPROACH WORlI1S.-W. Halleck, Ann Arbor, B, and Bhal1>knives, as above descrIbed, for the purDose specHled. claim, 1st, perforated metallic partition. inclosing and constItuting a MICI:J. OF H. 84,719.-HYDH.AULICAPPARA TUs.-John Findley Thompson. :fire·proof lutbting and beq,tlrg ehaIDoer, 1n one end or a raHway ClJor.con� claim the iDYf'ntion of an implemE'ntto prevent the cut or wire worm Greensborou/lb, Pa. structedODe in the manner and for the pnlpose 8ubstantial1y as herein spt forth. from1 df stroytng corn and plants, using for that purpose 'he aforesaId stamp, l i U s or 2d, or more lenses. in the perforated metallic partitfor Jon of a fire·proot l ' r any shape substantially tae same,1Or alm�����n ��\:-afe� �rg!t lh�gF�r:6:�?�aIJo:�����{o ri�nnfoJ>����� . at:� hgbtlng and beating cbamber 01 araJlway car, as and the purpose above :����:i: ��� }�?t� a e specified. �g;e 3d, 'fne safety qasb or window, when so cODstructed as to constitute the 84,693���;�� .� ...,.';�GRAINi BINDER.-Virgtl Hayes, Campbell G. Waldo, :y�1��e����:3�;;�St� :�:;:I���te ggp�!�!��r'�s �f �����et:�����g:t��� outer siqe of a lie;btlne:and heating cbamber in a railway car, as bert>inbefore and Harlan A. Main. Tekonsha, MICh. tloUyA as ann for the pnrposes above set forth. described and set lortb. 2d, rt'ciprOCatiDf sbait, 1, when used for actuating the valves ot water· 84,741.-POTATO DWGER.-J. E. Giles and W. Ferry, Mead's We claiw, 1st, The statlvnary arm. J1 and the t1lting rack, K, with Its dis· o e o t t b n i d enga�ing lever, l' . tl:le brac&et, 1\1, and statlonary rod, N, prOVideR,d with f�� :egI;��� �� ��jU:�a� l� �: ���l:gl:���.�1f,U:�� ��v��� :[�; ��:il��l� ll�t MiHs, Micb. �est�, O,8pool pulley, P, with its spool, Q.plD. X. and hollow srm, with hS opelllJJg, S, (lr {he]r t:qulvalenfs, whtn arrallged and operating substan- to the valves, substto ant1311y 8S above �Pt forlh. We claim arrangin!rth e shares, S S,lon the landsides in sucb a position that t a r 3d. ImpartIng tbe rp.c�procatin,g:sh aft, 1, a greater or Ipss length of tbrow, the landsides will the vines t02'etherbefore the sbares enter the biU, J��;T'�e gl�{�� ���I�;, ����so��;��ihin clined plane, clutch lever, W, s , d t1n C suosrantia:i1yas sbown and descnbed and for tbe purpose Eet fortb. 2. �iti��J�f, ?���::�l�fsibe�l��o�o��'rf�J' �:� g;e����� su� :ra��{a�I� : t�� A�so, the const.rnctlOlland arrangement ot the two Bhltores,S S, as shown shifler, Y. clutch, 1, sllatt, S, the pulky, Z, provided wlth wrist Dm, 7, andU, mannf'rand for th� purposes hereInhei'ore set fortb. ... d e t e s a book, 8. ::;purWh eel, 4. pilHoD, 5, rateht'�wheel .. 6, hmged apron. 4t.h, The slotted levers, m ' wben connected by snpports, U u , with the r:g :n �c;!�rgg t��r�Yb:�ket;f t��:::,t��� n �ai � s�������� ��;;b��e'd ��t�e:;� spr1ng lutCh, 10. closing spring. 12. prov1ded WIth Wire or r..>d, 11, and the valve Uftprs, n nt, in suen wayro , that the open port. of one (':yhnder' may be landsides, suostantlal1y and for the- purpose set forth. knue, 9,or their eqUtvalents, when arranged and operating substantially a.s closed before the completio!tof the downward >troke of Its piston, wltlJOut Also, the arrangempnt8R of tbe tlDes. N, etc., in a double curve, as ahown and for the purpose6 set forth. opening the ports of tbe otllfr cylmder till tne upward stroBe ofits pIston and descrbed and for the nurpose 8et Nforth. 84,694.-ULOTHES RACK -I. Hogeland, Indianapolis, Ind. shall be nearly or quite complete, substantially as and for tne pnrposes here· i h s I cla1m, 1n rectangular clotbes frame, tbe two l'igldstays or cross bars, B inbefore exprpssed. th!1�'!.iJ��:S)�\���:1�� ���������'nE8�fcfP�;� j� ��;:���J rn P;g��tg� B. pivoted at3 one eno to one ot' the sid'e pieces, A A, and baving tbe enit 5th, The slotted arm, x, an the walkine:beam , of a water power, and the prevent Its engaging wIth the vines, snbstantlally as and for the purpose set�J iC t l u a slotted circular head, y, or its equlval.ent. connectedC, together a pitman, fortb. e by Also, the brace, when arranged as shown aud described for the purpose th� tI� :�s\fi1����:�����:�b��::�a'lfr:! 'h:�g�lb�'3';.'iid �0: i:e p� ���:� �ia����L:�� t'�� h ��r!r a��:�g:t� and operating subs tan- A, speCIfied.� I �t� p���'o!�:E: ��i: e . set. forth. ,l, 84,695.-SHEARING MACHINE.-Samuel W. Huntington, 6tb, The uprigbt cylinders, b with valves. port!, and ntstons, as a :fluid 84,742.-SHIPS' DAVITS.-Seth Gill, San Pablo, and D. C. Augusta, Me. meter, (:onitructed and operated0', substantIally as an4 for libe purpodes h ere- Woods, San Franclsco, Cal. claim,lst, Tbe construction and arran�ement of tbe fixed blade,a, tbe Inbelore set fortb. . .. We claim; 1st. Tbe jointed davit arms, E E, with theIr tockle or an equiva· posI c, c, and goose neck, e, the lever, i, attached to and moving in the slot 84,720.-METAL LAST.-G. G. Townsend, Rochester, N. Y. lent deVICe, the whole constructed and operated substantially as and for the tormed 1n said goose neck. and the movable shear blade, connected WIth I claim the revolvmg metalliC last,B, when made as shown, as to with­ pnrpose bereln described. botb the post, c, ana Ipver, as herein shown and set forth. stand a blow from tbe hammer on any portion or pOint ot tbe face80 or sole, in c b o t t t L, w th Its in· 2d, In conjunctlOn with'1.the :fixed and movable blanes, a and f, and tbe combination,witb the 00n1081 pOInted standard, A, for tbe purposes set forth. h:�i !�d g�����r�a�:?e's� � :n� W, :gb:��ilfiy �� d;�C"J.�e:d . i levt'r,i, a!'rsngeo as speCified,the auxUtary cuttmg blades, d and g, formf'O 84,721.-MACHTNE FOR GRINDING CmULAR SAws.-Stephen 3d, In combmatlon with tbe davit arms, E ,tbe uprlgbts, D, with the lifts, tn fear of the plvotal pOiI)t, a', the one upon the POllt.c, aud the OUter U JD D.Tucker,N.wYork city. H, and sranchion, I, the whole connectror ed by rods with the davits on tb.eop· the prolongatloll of the shea.r, f, as berelD shown and described. P claim. 1st, Making the head adjustable on tbe Mrrla�e, K, in combina· poslte Side, substantially as and the purpose herein described. 84,ti9ti.-BURGLAR ALARM AND TABLE BELL, - Anthony tIOn1 with the rollers, E for drinng the saw, wherebv the macbine can 84,743.-Boo'r ORIMPER.-William B. Gleason, Conneaut- Jske (a signor to himseH tlndBpnjamln Mlshler), Lanca'ter, PR. De reaoHr adju.ted to grind' F', saws of any diameter, substantially as described V111e,Pa. , I clalm thv t.�"mbllla.tion and arrangement of the base, V, with its cbam: n claim 1st,the grab bars, spriD� block, M M,the movable spring grabs bers 1'orfhe affixedkey , U, and the BP1ral sprlD/l,T, llearing, and bell 'Utach­ .� 2�,':l!:�����vable rest, h, for h,lding the saw at the poInt of grinding, ·1 all conRtructed subst}\ntiaUyS S, as seG t'orth. ment, all constructed and operatmg substantially in the manner and for the whereby tbe saw may be automatically g-round of a concave, convex, or 0000h , r m r g bloc , purpose spcClfit!d. plane .urface ....bstan' ,ially as described and specifl ·d. M��'na :g��bri�Br��: :rlb's�o !!:�ti������s�� =; �e�'ltr ��� k 84,tlII7.-- D ttVICE FOR CUTTING OUT SECTIONS OF ANNULAR 3d, The rest, h. screw. 1 provided with. it� arm. M', and the grooved andt'or 84,744.-ELEVATOR.-J. E.J>��, Holl ister, Calais. Vt. slot+ed Jluidp,L', Qivoted to the carriage, sUDstanlially as described and (JYLIND.ERs.-Jacob 0 Joyce, Davton, Ohio. tbe purposp 'peclfled. 1 claim, 1st, CombIning the brake, A, and the pulley, G. with the car.as and c l a t �{ :�r��Jf,I:lr'�b��!��rJ� 4th, The combtnatlOn and arrangement of the clutch, pulleys, the for the purpose spPClfied. 8J� ��t�e��tC��� fb ;�:a:��b���:37:��f, wormt , V', on tne shatt, W , uprie.'btIlhaft. with irs sprl),log', anrt0' 0',the ad­ 2d, The b01ltJnl(rope, c, and tackle block. J, in combInation with the brake and tor Ihe purpose speClfied. � �. ' N', y, o b n s t t l d 84,691:!.-LATHE CHUCK.-Anson Judson, Brooklyn, N. justable stops, d d, on the carrldoR'e, for Oper'ltlDg tbe carr1age in both direc­ �3��l:!���p�:l ;0 �e� F,U:C�ft:3 t� ��: ����n�� ��S;;��: brake, as and Y ..' tions automatically, substantIally as aescribed and specJ1!ed. A cl31m making tbe jaw, C. and tbe nut, or its equivalent,in twO or mort' 5th, The lod, N , provlded wltb the a.rm. v, and pm, w, clutch, p , alld ad- fO r s ptt1rts, insteac1 of a slDgle plece, as ha� �ormeH, rlybeen done, and so combln­ ' c l eversing the travel of the 'carriage �t��R� fr�: �����ft1i?incombina.tion with the car, E,and eye, k,as and for lDg tbese parts tbaIIIt the action of the pi>rt, B, upon Ibe part, C, sball draw ;!';:�;t�!ygia� 3e��i��� :� :�:cfg�d� the purpose specl'fled. the I.tter mugly to tne face plate or bed, substantIally a. hereInbetore set 6tb, The seron trear,G', and inclined rack, !', on the carriagp, for giving a 5th, The 8ojustablp.and movable cam, h, constructed as descrlbed, and ap� fortb differentialmovement to tne carriage, substantially as descrIbed and .pecl· plied to the rail, 0, for the purpose and substantIallyAt as descrIbed. 84,699.-MoDE OF ApPLYING CRYSTAL FROSTING TO GLASS. fied. 6th, The- rod. f, in.combinatj.,n with the brake, and the cam, b, for tile 7t.h, Tbe arbor or bearing, c nter pin, p, and cap, substantially 'as de· pnrpose and substannallv as described. -Handy Kimball, Charlotte, Mich •. · q, e 0, a b a i t e hook en of a B. a , .cribeJ and specified. tb��r�::, x� f�r �h��:1'�g:�1n�e:��i���t��Ify �� J���rib:�. h d gl��,8��Od�C��e, tI�;\��t��:�fJ:e��:: us��r:��� �:���f���� 84,722.-SAw.-John L. Warren, Detroit, lltlich. 8th, Tht'combination of all thp operatIve parts forspeth.Cified, when arranged to In c c w l��; r ���:��: :O\��Po�s 1 claIm the construction of a saw, substantially as described, with two opera.tesubstantially as and for tbe purposps set ����t, �;�:t:��in; r: fti e �:�n� Zn � i�;Vl� � h:�:;n �� �� cutting edges. toe one operating at any de ired a'!Sle relative to the other. 84,745.-HoRSESHOE.-R. G. Jameson and W. H. Chamber­ ili��ed . 84,72il.-HOMINY AND bMUT MILL.-S W arren Wright, St. N. H. 84,700.- CAR COUPLIN!3.-Christian Kohler, Gal ena, Ill. lain, Bri�tol, C, I Louis,Mo. ' We claIm the bar. ot the form herein shown.and provlded witb beel and claim the cumbinatIOn of the lever, a, pivoted pin, b, with a bllft'erbe ad, A'Ic B',laim, lst, The udouble case," consistingoC of the dividet1end plates, A B toe calks, when t'a�tenedto the Rhoe by means of the hooks, t f,Rno slots, b b. i n t r the dIvided cylindrlc.l soell, D, and the dIVIdedC perforated scourin� at the !Jeel, and screw, I, at the toe,snbstantially as described for the pnrpose :oa:n��i:��ir�t;� : Brib���n�Y$l��� ��s��ib:� ��!l:�Jfo�Pt�� cyllndf'r, hi.F, Wlthin and concljutric with said shell, D, all said parts be­ specified. purpose�:lf: specified. �p��:���� ing arranged to operate substantIally as hercln descrIbed, for the purposes 84.746.-PfiEPARATION OF STEEL FOR CORSETS, Hoop SKIRTS, 84,701.-BoLT TRIMMER.-G. W. Lewis, Dansville, N. Y .. set fortb. etC.-Catharine Maxwell and N. Peirce, Philadelphia, Fa. A. Dahon 2d, In combination with the partitions, H, the wedge formed wings or cut· I. I claim. 1st, The curved bandle. d, cast with , the stock, in combl a e o a t n ma r We cldoimcoating steel with this composition, for use 1n temale apparel, as with toe in'jependent screw, 1. the cam lever, g d', fulcrum, 1, and tbe cut· 0�'k,STt:".; l�� 1t����aM �J}�:t:gl� 's'co��rn �:J shaft, con· kerein described, or any other substantially the same, and which W1ll pro· ters, b c, substantially as described for the purposesp ecified. gatheriue: CUD �i����' 0, duce the intended effects. 2d. In combination with tbe above, the spring, h, substantially as and for structed with Iteau R, or scoop, Y:-.and air dlScbA.rges, 0, and 84,747.-CAR COUPLING.-C. McInturff, Greenville, Tenn. • armed whh rougbened blades, wedge form wings or cut oft's, and the purpose descrlOed.. spiral discbarg'ebladE:'s, S', in combination WIth a �aho rizontal part1tloned8, and i r o s h oo n 84,702.-WaTER PROOF PAINT.-John A. Moffitt, Boston, perforated cylinder, suOstantlally as herein described, for the purposei ;�� �h�l��b'l���: c��rrg :����:�ii,b:henAu:iA i� cO�R�Ctr:� .:r�g t1Se Mat-s. Antedated Novemhpr 25, 1868. specified. levers,H� G, all constructed and arranged substantially as described and for arrangement with tbe de,cendlng grain discbarge spon t tbe I c:laim, l:.J.t. Tbeco mbinatIOn (If eitl1er lndja·rubber, gutta percba orba­ T,4 th, The combiued U purposes specified. latta, wlth belJZllle or napbtha, and either arsenic arsenic acia, or the h uni� of tne laterally traverl"iog and uptllrned blast passage, u u', substan· 84,748 -GANG PLow.-F. McTarnahan, Santa Clara, Cal. versal oeoaorizlDg powder", as dryers, in manner and for the purposes here­ tia,ly ... described, for thepurpose speCified. claim. 1st. The frame or /troundworkof the gang plow. inbefore descr1bed. ' 84,724.-B BICK MACHlNE.-Jacob Ballard and Edward P. 2d,I The combinatlOn and arrangemelltot the beam, R, to whlch the plows 2dt The combInatIOn 01 eitherindia.rubber, guttf),·percba, or ba,latta, with Bond, New Antioch, OhlO. H. are fastened. tne beam wllich saId plow beam is faste>npd hy hinges, tbe henzine or naphtha, and either ot sala.drye rs, arseniC, !\rSenlC aCld. or the r e semlCircular hingelil,as constructed.to and the manner offasteniDg the plows in " nniversal deo ,onzing Dowder." with 0118 and p1gments, In the manner and c2�ai�I:�r::f:�c,� :�ln�t����:e'I�ii�plri�� Jrs?b��:a¥t:�; the beam, all as sbown. tor the purpotoeshe reinoet'ore describf>d. F, c bers, wittl.openlngs ,and WIres, the Whole bellle' combined,, wt arrange �:���d, andJi� ,3d, 'rne t;crewslides, A, in combination w1tb the tramp, 3d, The appllcBliion of ars�nic, ir86D1C acid, or the " universal deodorizing op�rated in the manner described and tor the purposes forth. O i o a g h t powder," as dryers for india rUbber, gutta percha, or baiatta. 84,725.-HAY SPREADER.-A. Barnard, Worcester,s.et Mass. , is4��.t ���d', t�� ���l �:�'1;:,r� � �� ��,�1� �bba'i��h�';� Ife� ';,� �'hl���� 1:l4,703. -(;HC4Q'S A. Moore, LUlbqn, Ill.­ B. r Antedated NovembelD!API£R 23, 1868.-Ma.ry ��e� egnlatinlt the amonnt ot the elastiC strapg, I :lS:i�:�tgO�bt��ici:�)�:;t:!���w�'trn dal'd -�� stan(la�d$.F, provided w .. 1 clalffi the cumoinatilJll of the diapel",A. . with BCD. with nuts as shown, of coiled spring or springs, substauti�l1y as and for Iandgi:'8t���s,in comhin�Tt��atio�rhrn.::,'i��, With tbe evt>nt���":J::�:!��gr>r. consLructt::d andarrd.n2' ed substantially as Bet i"01tn. .K., 6 e oD combination, and arrangement of the several parts, ii;VERSIBLE LII.TCH.-W. Munger, Brandford, ,the purposes St t forth. !: �� � ����\�: 84,704.-R 'r . 84,720. - COMBINED BAND CUTTER FEEDER FOR as o a d C d. AND 84,749.-UOAL UHuTE.-Henry Merriman, Bloomington, Ill. assignor tOP. and F. Corbin, New Britain. Conn. THRESHING MAORINES.-P. G. Biggs, H. A.Bntier, and Granger, Ma· I claim tbe lever, a, acting as a stop, and aldo retaining the reversible con. Mo. H. b e b e o o latch. snbstantially as specified. We clalm the spreader, H I, constructed as described, in combination wlth deIs ���£�d: :b���g� ����� �u:r:��r�n i��i��n� d��:%g���� � s�o:t', 84,705,-GR UN t:)EPARATOR.-S. E. Oviatt, Richfield, Ohio . the band cutter, E ci.rrier, D, and frame or box, sUBstantially as pivoted at it!'!:lo wer edge to the chute and the outf'rweIghted apron, D, also��� claim, Tbe ftngpr oar, D, and conveyer. C, in comb1natlOn with the ilerein shown and t!escribedG, and C for tho purl'oseset fortb.At plvoter at Hs lower ed�e and provided with the lugs,0 0, all op�ratinllas 1 1st, for the pur· 84,727.-BRTCK IYIACHINE.- Eli S. Bitner, Lock Haven, Pa. O a t s t r t i ro:poseler, H, or IrS equivalent, to operate suostalltlahy as set torth, l�g�p�n tj[:�'hri:efo� ��� dfscZ��e �� g��f.��s�a���ly; ax: �e��Tn �:g��r��a specified. . claim 1st, The pressure rollers, D Dl, ln tbe movable frame, AS, cbaln of oescl1bed. 2d, So hfl.ng1ng the fingerJ>a. r, D Of the conveyer to the �n(llesS bel.t, chaIn, I n a r e 84.750.-PLOW ATTACHMENT (DOUBLETREE}.-L. E. Morey, or aproll. as to lil10w the said fingerua. r to l'ef?elvea turDlog or tippIng mo· l � � ���.structed and arranged tion, to tnrow or agitdte Lbo straw when It is beIng conveyed from the ��l��n�itR!; a� ' a�C,d f�� � ;i:� ��e� ��r�i���t o Vandalia, �ubstantial1y as and for the purpose descrIbed. 2d, l'be mol j, when provided W1�h the movable Side, c, and crank pin cllnm a J.OwIll. attachment! having. fonr connecting pOints, a b b and b , sr· threBblng cylinder, . c i C a d pres u e roll�r, ] ' 84,706.-'fHRESHlNG .M.ACHIl'IE. - S. E. Oviatt, Richfield, :la����� �h���;:�i�s ��:�Jl�e��S;i�'e�J� s r D rBneed subsPtant1ally as bereln descrIbed for the purpose set forth. r,� n 84,751.-SEED PLANTER.-James Musgrave, New Cumber­ I 3.�I�i, l.t, The metallic bracket, C, wben attacbed to and rormin� sup· �!bdi��:�t��IJ! i;��gg%�h �� a\� �o���M����Da 'o���.:'t��fI:���ta::I!:h;!!� land, We�t Virginia. ort lor the lower ond ot' the stacker, B, anethdov ing its pivot or Journa al a for the purposes set forth.F1� ��d I cbim, 1st, Detacbably securing the buckets, to the belts, F, by means E O a f 84.728.-PROCESS AND COMPOSITION FOR PRINTING THE of the brackets, G, suostavtially as herein sbownH, and described and for the ��ti���:�ftl���!c y.[e r.e�����c��n���e� ��r� ��::t�!ker, B, and frame of . L. purpose set 1orth • J tbe thre�ber as toform a pivot and support for tbe lower end of the stacker, GRAIN OF WooD.-Johann Bongardt (a,signor to himselt and H. Cobn, 2" , The comblnation of the tube, with the hopper, I, and buckets, sub· substantially [lS set torth. . New York city. stantially as hereln shown and described and for the purpose set forth.H, 3d, Tbe hinged tail board. H, and taU screen, I, in combination with the I clalm,lst. The method lIerein described of pre par lUg wood to canse it to 84,752.-LAMP BURNER.-George Neilson, Boston, Mass. sboo, G, of the thresher, subst�nth.1ly as and for tile purpose set forth. print i's veneer or grain on paper or otherfor mat.erjal, as set forLh. 4to, the bmged chUte, cut off,L, shoe, arranged in the manner 2 j, The combination herein dt::scrIbed treating -wood,tor the purpose I olaim, 1st, The combinat10n, with the cone and cone-supporting cyllnder, and for tbe purpose as setK, forth. and G, set forth. of the chimney rest, chimney, and spring device, oy which the latter is sup­ ick 84,729.-GATE.-Edward Buckman and Alexander Buck- ported and stea.died,under the arrangement and for operation as bereln 84,707.-ADVERTISING DEVICE.-Cyrus Peabody and Patr shown and speclfied. H.Delaney, Detroit, Mu'h. �� �rai���:���b:r,;'a��n and arrangemeut of the latches with the snp· c a d n r We cla1m the combmat10n, witb an advertising board or frame, of a bell� porting posts and tbe stops npou the gate, substantially as and for the pur· a;(�l?��� ��������O torJf�� t��e ����:�ncrs oF��id ::r����, :ra���; strikmg clock-work, sub�ta.ntially as and for t1!�yurposes set forth. and tor (;lle purposes hl:'reln shown and descrlbed. y� ��: 84,708.-HoflSlll HAY FOflK.-Cullen Uhagrin Falls, pose specified.. 84,753.-L APPET OR EMBROIDERING LOOM.-Frederick w. Reed, 84,730.-HARVESTER RAKE.-Orrin H. Burdick (assignor to Newtown, Soutb Orange.N.J, W. A, same is slotted its entire length, tbp himself and DaVId M. Osborne), Anburn, N. Y. the cross head, C, when the claim, l�t, Tbe adjustable cill.m way, in combInation With,tbe perma· I clalm, 1st, the combinattwo ion of tbe meC'hanism with orthe are · pivoted'1 �f;1i� hmged tines, B and when tbe furmer is prOVidedso wlth a Ie vt' l' arm. I h, mecbanism. when the are actuated.bV difi\'rent powers, Con­ arranged as to opera.te nent cam wav. g, for the purpose ofra.181n�tb� rllkeov er the gra.tntbat may .131 in combmation with a dog, E, and tbe wbole IS be the platform, when it is desired to use the rake as a beater only, sub npcted WIth tile�ame power by intermedlate gearlng or attacbment, 80 as to substantIally as and forto e purposes set forth. stl\ntiaUyl)ll as d s('ribed. give to each mecbamcism a motJOn dist1nct from the other, substantially as 84,709.-REPEA'rING ULOCK.-C. W. Roberts, Austin, 111.­ e t h, for con aescrlbed. one Anted·,ted November 21, 1868. tr�1it�1��'et�ritfg�gi �:�i���� s�bst!�t1a�I��� ���:i;��s�rtI:d� 2d, The friction rollers or cylinders, or more, fOl the purpose of giving I claim. 1st, The comomatt.)llof the bell spring, J, 1'Iell, and standards, a also, in combination wltb tbe fixedor permanent cam ways for gnM· n of whip to the needles witbout tell· etc , substantially ''isset forth. I, in�3d, an d controlling- a series of rake and beater arms in their r l;ation, tbe :ig����\;sr:�t��il��� ���'!.�g!�: be, I, M O 3d, ,Thp roll�r, j. of irrel!ular orof cam·s hape, in combination with the pIn 2d, The comtnnatlOn of the bell, spring, J, Slide, G, cams, N, and lever, F, and moto vable cam ways, do!!',and trIgger, for aUowmg the driver and nef-die·bllrs, for the purpose givmg tbem an irregular motion, sut)­ levers, DB, as and.fur the purpose set forth. trom hlS seat control rake. and throw it out of ra&.lngaction, while the stantlally as dpscribeo. 84,710.-S'rEAM GRADUATOR. - William Aspley Robinson, e ts the parts for allOWIng it togo into rak1oe;actlon,substant ially 4th, Tbe combined ratchet and pinion·whcel,G, iu combination with the ���e��:i�':3. rack, SUbstantially as and f Jr tbe purpose described. I b r 4tb, Also, in combination with the rake and beater head tbe auxt!lary H, o �l':. : ��:·airanf!'ement of tbe graduating lever, B, with the reversing •• , u e nti y A, arms, 1-', �nd tue three adjuscable fastenin�s,u v and v', for 2'iving such �h� �et��l�s�����; �!ti�fl�I:;i��s��r Iever� quadrdont,C, andjoint, E, as shown and descrlbed. the requisite inclin.ations upon their arms, sUDstantially wt�� �� �����7�e�s.:-� D��� t 01 S4,711.-GA'l'E LATCH.-John C. Rogers, Alden, N. Y. ,�;r�s B, 6th;la� Tilelever, n, in comb�nation with the bar, 0, and its pin for raising the the C, double-wedge lJar,snbstant18l1y as described. I claim osrillatine:catch , blnged to tbe getepost, and provided with 84,731�:����.-POULTICEg CLOTH.-Maximilian L. J. Chollet and 7th, The traverse bar, M,lu combination with thc needle bar and frlctlOlI notch, e, and socket, f, 1n combination with the rIgta pin, g, and bolt, i, oper· Celeste HamIlton, PariS, France. . rollels, substant1ally as descIibed. atmg'substa ntially in the mannpr and lOr the purpose set forth. We c1atmH. an E. article manufaeture consisting- of poultlce composed of 8th, Tbe combInation pinIon and frictionwb eel,N, .in combination with 84,712.-HAY FORK.-E. G. Dorchester and Uri Scott, Gen- leaves ot canvas or mnsltn,"impregnatedot with mucilaginousa substances, sub· the friction WIre, substanthUy as descr1bed and forthe purpose set forth. stantlally as herein deSCrIbed. 9tb, Tbe lever, e, with adjustable iulcrum, in combination with the tra· ,WeeV claImIl,:S. Y.the tines, A, when constructed as hel·ein shown and described, 84,732.- WASH BiHLER.-L. T. Conant, New Lisbon, Ohio. verse bar, M, and needle bar for regula.tingits movements, substantIally and wedge, and screw, e, or its equivalent, in combination with the fer­ descrIbed. fiS rule, all actingH, conjoinl]Y, as and fur the purpose set forth. . [Snspended.] 10tb, Tne friction havln� an upright stand. in combination with tbe 84,713.-MAC, CHINE FOR SACKING POTATOEs.-Edwin Seely, 84,733.-PRESERVING WooD.-Eben L. Cowling, Boston, p rn d s aV r t a S Elk1lart. lnd.-Antedated November 23, 1868. Mass., aSSIgnor to Jas. P. Bridge. �l\�l , T�� ���'h�n��i�� w� �� \� e ����cb�ri� �e�����:�,i �r t� e C B, claIm tbe employment or dry superheated steam, In comblnat!ou with t e d a a:�j����gie I claim the hetcbel slides, and D Dill. tbe whole constructed, ar· I e P��kql ;����'t��a� i�� o?t�� �:�\�n��l�n ��::���:�titch with ranged, and operated BUDstantially as and, for tne purpose set forth. a a o t a mt�Cb.Rn sm whIch gives the whip yarn to the needles, arranged and connecther.­ 84,714.-MII.CHINE FOR BENDING SHEET METAL. - Amos �Jt�i���������g�d t;\':I��fi�;��'lis';,���� m�! J:�' s:;eJ,���J ed substantia1 lly as de.cribed, so ttlat the motion or tbe mechanIsm wblch steam wltllOut the cbemICals, and the airg� ��O:expell.'eed , substantIally as de· gives offthe wbip yarn to the needles may be regalated and controlled Shepard, New Br1tain, conn. L scrJbert. bj' claim, 1st, The combination ofthf>vlate, 0, barB� A A,for and snpports, L, 84.734.-TANNING COMPOSITION.-Needham COX (assignor to tne stltcbln/il:me chanism. the1 wbole connected and operatIng anbstanti.lly as ana tbe purpose de· � 84,754.-PUMP.-Alozo Palmer, Hudson Mich., assignor to scribed. himself, Chrlsto ber M. Houss, and J. S. Moore), Salem. Ill. p r e e o hImself and N. H. Melcher. 2d. The combination of the plate, C, bars,A A, s11des, B B, and set screws, claim the diskl'l, and combination with the rings, G G , bolt, c c, the wnole connected and operating substantially as ann for the purpose helr �i�}�r ;�l��, �r :����fe:t!: ��1>8��rta�fl !� �dg t�� g������: H.I rod, J' K J' K', in ' set torth. i��?! ;g; 1,and pl�tes, EE, with their valves, arran�ed and used as and fortbe described. A A, 84,735. -RAILROAD CAR HEATElI.-Arnold Davidsohn, St. pUIf,)()sesset forth. 3d, t.hecombination of the plate, 0, bars, gauge. a, and table, K, ar­ 84,755.-SEAT RAII,WAY CARS.-G. Perry and J. D. ranged ooerStlDg 8utlst,ant:ally as and tor the pur ...08e d"'scribed. LouiEl, 'Mo, FOR W. 4th,Rinllingalld the plate, C at one e,ld sO tbat tbe oLber end oftbe plate, C r v c se f i Bmln!rs.Wl1ml n�ton, Del. can be raised, 8ubdtantia,lly as and tor tht> purpose descrlbed. pE'� cp� a��a;��e�i �;p :�r�W, �� ��s�''1�r:� �:i�;: We claim, 1st. A seat,B, clipableof longitudinal adjustment between side 5th, The combination of the bq,rs,A A and plate C, when arranged so that lStructed?kj��a�t:.to ope rate as described, and arranged wIth relatIOn tol� the����t velllcle �g�� frames. A A',to in com bi.n.ation with a reversible back. whwh is connected at eacb operation of lobemachme the plate, 0, shall move f'dgewiseto wards su�stmtia!ly as set forth. by arms, H, the side trames,either turns on an adjustable fulcrum on said arms, the bars, A A. and gripe the mt"tal prevlOus aolY action or movement ot 74.736.-tlTOVEPIPE Jor!;rT.-John Faint, Columbus, Canada. and which m.y be .iointed to edge of the seat, all substantially as and the bars, A.A, subsLautlalb as ana f9r Lhe purposeto described. claIm a section of sto·replpe seamed �onllitudlnally, except tbat portion for the purpose descrl bed.Its.slots, 84,715.-WASH BOlLEu.-M. W. Staples, Catskill, N. Y., as· lappmgI tbe adjoining section, such pornon being lapped the widtb of the 2d. The back, J, with Z, and pins, s. sliding in thesaid.lotsin com· bination witD arm, a, J,"nted to tbe sine lI"ames nud to tbo pins, substan· ignor to himself and John BurtiS, New York city �eam. or thereabout, as shawn and described, for the purpose set forth. tiallv as and for the llurpose specified• I claim• the tubular leg�t d, supportH ing the removabl� bottom, c, and pro­ 84,737.-DoOR LocK.-Charles Fleischel and Wm. C. Bussey, 3d. Tbe bent rods, E. pJns, m at toe ends, and sliding Bnd turning at the vided wltb openings in tnelr siat'�,ne the lower ends, in cOIDaination wlth San FranClsco. Cal. s1des t.heseat, in combinationwith a reversibl ....baCk. J, havlDg open- a tube, rising above bottom, c, tnrolif lgh wblcn the ri::lingwitter Clrcu­ We cl�im the plate, K, fastened upon the bolt of the lock, and provided i of r B.e sU t ll a lates, substantially as setthe forth. With the warda, c etc., in combination with the cylinder, disk, C, and nlt1i ¥�'� r���:�� �ng��� t:l�g:��: �n d �r��� �� [n �g��u�n with the 84,716.-CAI{ UOUPLING.-O. St. John, Willoughby, Ohio. c, H, box, the slotted plares, h. and the traversiu'r S. tnmolers, I!' F, substantially as described, and for the purposes B', phl.te, F, connecten t') the G, arms, IJ u, ttJe whole bein2'wlthftrr anged aBd operatiug snbsta.ntially as set fortb. I claim.1!1t The lInk. made wab book, b, and guide shOUlders, U, there­ 5rh, Tbe shding seat, (I, on, operating in tbe manner for the purpose de.5Crlbea. �:i84,738.���!rl�-PAPER FILE.-J. D. France, Washington, D. C. B, i(S ratchets, 0 tn cO!llbioation WIth tbe Ql"d L, M. A A. t s q, Ilnd·a worm, for operating tne said shatt, sub· 2d, ln comoinatlon with the above, the cams,K and chaln,N, and Bhaft, 1 clmm a device for fi11ng papers, consisting ot Q frame, notchpd 8S :���i�i:f!� �� f��g� n s � the means, andin the manner. and O n i b s n 6tb, The fr.ame, which is bun� between the side frames. A A', and t.o �o:IJ;� g��p�s���b�g;�ti:ft� f:�i��l. �g:����' t:n� ��!�:t�� i� tt� e �a�ll bel�'t:�ft�fytJ�sa1 �r�ih��1!r� 'd� wblcn are hlDg-adK,arms, u u, connected by cro� strips, 84,717.-TACK HOLDER AND CARPET STRETCHEB.-J. scribed for lbe purpose specified. W W, substantially as . E. . . and for the Jlurpose described. Sturdy, Augusta, Me. 84,739.-CONDUCTORS' PUNCH.-J Friese Friese, 87,756.-:-DOOR RETAINER.-G. W. Perry and J. D. Billing;:, ohnMd. ana G; D. ' I claim. as a new article ofmanufoctnre, a combined carpet stretcher and (assignors to John Friese), Baltimore. Wilmmgton. Del. tack bolder, composed of two binged jaw., notcbed npon eitber or bot,b ot �e clalm,in connection wtt.h the thp. claim a p.yelet,r.ntt.ingo fnstnunent. h:tvjn,� We D plate, It, having an opening for t�e reception of bjoN" ·E

© 1868 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, INC. 404 [DECEMBER 23, 1868. J tirntifjt •�mmtnu. which rests upon springs, d, below tbe plate, the whole. being constrncted combination with the attachment, arranged and operating as described, I claim, 1st, A portable wire fencp, formed in sections, composed of the and operating substantiallyas and for the purpose descrIbed. for the purposes specified. ' B, wires. A, movable posts, A1 A2, slats, B, supports, C, and corner posts, D Ill. e r n Dl. constructed as herein describpd. 84 757.-W AGON Box.-H. W. Persing, Centralia, W��Ch �����r �:�! i�����e� ���i'ti' ::�p ��� t�� �p�r�' 2d, The rods, and plat(-s, and the screws. E,and nut�, e. in combina� claim the combination anti arrangement of the eccentrics. e e, (the jU3ted��: to the several notcfies the bent arm, for regul;g�;�g��ting the pressurefa·�l of tion wnh the movableK, post.:;,Alk, aud corner posts. D Dl. arranged and staples,I' f ft and the swivel, d, attached to th� rods, C c, substantially In... t he the pJate, as herein lJhown andIIIdesc ribed. opera,tlllgin the m<1llner herein descrlbed,A2, :.tondfor the purpo�e specified. manner de�crlbed, and tor the pU::-pCSt-'8Bet forth. Tue gagf>, provided with tbe slud, a, and adjustable part, b. substan­ 3d, The wires, H. and the screws, G. and nuts. g, in combinatlOllw ith the 84 758.-GIlIDIRON.-Edward B. Phelps, New York city. tiallySd, as ana forE, the purpose descrIbed. movable oosts,Al A2. and corner posts.D arranged and operatmg IU the r'claim, 1st, The combined frames, F and with the central axle, E, in 4r,h, The transparent presser, constructed as described, and hine:edto the Inannerand torthe purpose herein descr1bed.D1. conneetlOD with the trough, and StOp. N.Ft, op erated and vIbrated in the : �� t�: r g �r: �a�� ,:ith reference to the guide, as herein _de- 84,811.-SHUTTER AND BLIND FASTENER.-W. B. Farrar, manDer and for the purpose substantiallyK. as herein �hown. �rjb�il, r e � r:Os � d Gr,'pnsborougb, N. C. ' 8 g ltll a trough, K, to operate and to be 84,784.-CHuRN.-Amos Westcott, Syracuse, N. claim, 1st. The tumbler, E, in combination with the stoP. G, both operat­ u;�d.f.� �l� � ;lr�g::���!�n ���![;lg:d� , a ge n Y. , ine:1 in connection with the bolt, as and for the puroose filpecified. New Paris, Ohio. t � S, 84,759.-WASH BOTLER.-D. A. Porterfield, so������ �:;ti:�ti������i���r�� k k:��d �� ;(>���rlo :���� �e��g� gl: 2 I e t f r s t I claIm, in comhtnation WIth the boiler, tbe comcal or pyramidal spou�s. tbe material to be operated upon. substantially as sbown and described. S h0� 1���. �?gt���� �� :�� ,a:::�a �r� B� ���l�E ��� rio�"c����wE�� �o�w as described, e. tbeIr oases restine:iL. the bottom of the boiler. wIthout the f the segment hOOp, c, and segment. b', substantially structed to operate SUbstantially as and for the purpose set forth. intervpution 1.of horizon ..al partitlon, and so arranged as to admjt the as2�ti��: ��:rg���:tg�d� 82,812.-BEEHIVE.-J ames T. Fife, Tyner city, Ind. a lDg the sunken pit, or by means of an opening at 84,785,-REFRIGERA.TOR.--Simeon Wheat, Middletown, and I claim. 1st, The lid. C, wh€>nso arranged as to cover the main hive. A, as ����ltrJ:�::��l t���� a t assignors to Frances M. Wheat and El- well as the side boxes, B. and to lock tbe door to the main h1ve, as wen 84,760.-HoRSE RAKE.-Adam R. Reese, Pillipsburg, N. J. Pe�vt:1v�� ;, �\,,�JI';it;�;;\�� t'. as the !lideboxes. BE, and1:3 to lock:th e door to the main hive andA, the end claim lst,The teeth, N, provided wl�h the return arrut arranged reJa­ We claim an improved refri2'erator,formed by the combination or the doors to the wings, 8ub:!tantiallyas and for the purposes �erein set forth.. I A, 2d, Chamber, conslructed as described. and provldeu with the en­ tlvely and operating connection wIth the rake head, snbstantially "s double-walled case or body, detacbable ice-oox. B, wa.stepipe, C, cuP. D, The F. descrIbed.10 III dnp pan. E, hin2'eshelf, ,middle shelf. G, having its mitidlepart cut away, trance, k, fOJ' the bees to enter the cbam')er wben hiVing them, nnd with en 2d, The 5baft?o,E E, when provided with the gains or notcbes, as set forth. &na plasLer�.Qf-Paris ,F Wltb each other, sb!:)tantiallya3 ,berem shown trances a and b, lor the passa2:eof the oees from saId cnamber to tbe differ· , in combinatIOn with tbe transverse bars, H, ar­ and 0escnbed, and for the puK.rpose set torth. ent honey boxes, substantially as and for tilepu rposes herein set forth. Sd, The standard 1. H , B ehamoer. honey boxes. D ranged upon oppOSite sides of the shafcs, E said bars bemg prOVIded wIth 84,786.-TRACK CLEARER FOR HARvEsTERs.--George W. N. 3d. The comblllatlon of tne Side boxes B, F, gaUls, and operat as set forth. E, Yost, Corry. Pa., assignor to the Corry Macnine Co. D, and E E. ventl}ating Chamber, o. framts.ff,q,nd robber catcber, J, to h O i s r I claim tbe combi'lation of the track clearer. V, and the finger·barshoe , maJre and constitute a complete beehive, substantlally as and for the pur� ���b��i6rimg' �f\�� ;��ige�:�a��s� ]r1� ��a�:�. ��: axle, B, and W. a curved or bent part of the track clearer lymg Within a vertical mortIse puses herein set forth. bolts,���: 'f��F substantially as set forth. in ana. en('lrcUng partof the slloe,made and used as described, for grass and o h c s ' t e TheF, combmH-tionof the notched bars, H H, shafts, E, and bolts, grain�cutting machines. h���Y 't��:��:�t��i::3b b� :nd go:er�c� �i�i�s�r�ci:d ��� K,6th, all strrangedand operating as set forth. E K the lIianner_�ecitied. g��tg�:d in 7tb. The removable cleaners, ad,apted to be 8e�urf'd to the axle by means 84,787.-SHOIJLDER BRACE.-Alexander Adamson,Washing­ 84,813.-KNEE BOOT FOR HORsEs.-James Finlay, N.Y. city. of screws or pms, and removable for tr<1nliportatlOn, as set forth. ton. D. claIm, 1st, The knee boot, A,constructed and providf',das described, with 8th, The spurs on the cleaner rods, for tile purpose, and bubstantially as I claim tileC.shoulder brace. consisting 'of a single elastic crossine:its fixed1 pads, a a' a, and adjustab1e pads. c c', to slide upon fixed or slidmg filetforth, Cf'ntre(w here fastened). and forming the double loops, B B, as herein de� , b', substantially as herein specified. scribed, and for the purpose set forth. b 84,761.-STEAM ENGINE VALVE GEAR.-Hugh Reid, St. it is d ne b a ' o e on of 84,788.-BEE-HIVE.-Thomas R. Allen, Syracuse, N. Y. th� k:e�, a:d ib et i�������\t� t��e��:bs��l�ii�1f���%et�i� Je��ri �e�� f:t�'Tbe arrangement of tbe balanced piston valves, 'Dl D2. with claim,lst, The frame holders, F F, separately, and also in combination 84,814. -ApPARATUS FOR ILLUMINATING RAILROAD CARS, I E Wltb.1 the sl11:3.a a, suhstantially as and for the purposes described. P. N. reference�Gf:: to the exLaust cvhnder, C, steam port, a, and Qxhaast ports, and STEAMERS ETo.-William Foster, Jr .• and G or�e Ganster, city. substantially AS set torth. 2d, Also, the same parts,in combination with the comb frames,c c, sub­ We claim, 1st. Holding the gasoline in sponge.e or eqUivalent absorbentY. F,2d, The arrangf'mentof trle piston valves. D1 D2! with reference to the stlJ.utiallyas descrIbed. and independent of and. detached from the outside material, on movable plates, sUbstanti ...ny as and for the purposes herein set rod, toggles, G G', pin, g, slot, h. ar..drod a.substantIally as describ{'d. covering, C. D forth. -SIl;l!;D PLANTER.-Isaac Rexford, Malone, 3d Also, the frameholder, F, constructed as described, in combination with 2d, the gasoline in spong'es, and expo�inli!. it to evaporation 84.7B2. N. Y. the outer covering, (),and top, D, as set forth. Receiving F tcbim, ls�, The combmalion olthe sIde h-ars,D, bars or supports,G, seed therefrom. by holding the sponges tn layers in the several chambers; G H, box, H, dropping cylirdPr, and wheels, F. witn ea.ch otber and with the 84,789.-CAR Nl oVER.-:/<'ortune L. Bailey, Freeport. Ind. as and tor the purposes hl':'relllset fortb . forward aXle, B, saId parts belngE. coustru('tedand operatmgsubstantial ly as clalm the arrangement 'or lever, A, bars, I, and clamp. B when com­ 3d, The pprforated tabes, N M, arrane;ed as represented, In the cbambers, berf'inshown and deSl:rlbed, and for the purposes set forth, bined• wltlI the grlplnltdevices on the lower endsI of the rods, as and for F G. and to the absorbent material, arranged as and for the purposes herem 2d, 'lhecoverers, J, constructed as desl:rlbed, and draftb'U 8 or chains, the purpolle set tOl'th. 1 t, specified. K, in combiliatlOn WIth the seed oox, substantially as and for the pur- 84,790, -MoWINJi MACHINE.-L. D. Bidwell, Birmingham, 4tb, The movable platforms, f etc., in combination with tte absorbent p e i H, material chambers, G, etc.,andIt. provisions for conducting the air ba.Ckand �9d , ¥r�� g;!bination of thE";levers. L. cross bar, M, standard, N lever, Conn. forwards through theF ..me, and adapted to be moved vertically by SUItable 0, I Claim, 1st, The arrangement of the revolving cutters, d, in a revolving means, as herejn specified. and stanaara, P, with eacb other, WHn tbe cross bar oftbe thills.A. forward s e to the said cutters a double movement, substantially as 5th. The upnght, aad cam, in comblnatlou with the movable "lat· axle, B, droopln� cyhnder, E, aod seed box, H,substantially as herein shown ����In �::c�?b��[ K, j, the purpose set forth. forms, g, etc .• and arranged to operate therewith, in the manner and for ano dcscriberJ,and for 2d, In comoination with tbe q,bove.the finger bar, P, constructed and ar­ the DUrpoSf'sf forth 84,763.-CORN PLOW.- Rhinehart and Robert Gaston, in conjnnction with the said cutters, snbEtantlally Set W. U. r������n�����fgr"th� 6th, The reinforCIng Chamber, E. containing a fresh supply of volatile ftuld, Oskaloosa. Iowa. arranged relatively to the evaporauug chambers. G. f'tc.• anI their con· e b C t r t 84,791.-ApPLE QUARTERER.-Clark Billings,Warren, Vt. nections, substantIally as >t.ndfor ttlepUrpOgBS hereinF Sdt fortb. fr� t� �1�t��� c��b�n��?�� ��fh ��e i��l��� �r�!��1� claim tbp arrangement berein descrIbed ot E.the fixed knives, F, placed at 7th, Tbe wickmg, e2, arranl!ed asrepre ;;;ented, relatively to the reinforCing: 8ubstantiaUy as iset forch. right1 qt right aniles to each. otber, and having the central pOint, the chamber. E.cock.el. and evaporatin� devices below, substantially as and 84,764.-HEVEg{ih:���tlSE MOTION����n FOR WINDING ON .­ &' for the purposes herein set forth. r o t t r e u s mechanism. evaporat­ Georgp, Richardson. Lowe}!, Mass. �lgt��d ie�e��%�;1�J r, s��?gg! E���� S���d, a�b��r� ��rl·�r��}o� i:e 8th, The combination of a sprmg Dower or blowing: I claIm the cam, B, , reverse rod,E,springs, I',detent, G, and re­ purpose specified. ' �� ing space, and absoroent material therpin. forming an organized machine M, lJ, I adqpted tor u."e in raIlroad cars, and analogous moving structures, with the veree catch, all combllled, subsmntially as and for the purpose set Jortb. c4.792.-COMPRESSION COCK.-G. E. Boissilier, St. Louis, Mo. advantages and for the purposes hprein soeCified. 84,765.-LIJBRICi?rOR FOR JOIJRNALS.- C. Ried, Greens­ claim tbe 'Valve, D, baving a screw-thread cut upon its out�r surface ,and T e I d v g borough, Ala. M. furn1 ished with a smooth socket, which the squared end of the valve m��ris :f a������i���� �p�e:re�t�:. tioY�t��ll���n��fl�� l� c:��ft�;�b�l. Claim the screw, c. with its flange, C, frame, E, cog-wheel, D. cranks, G, stem, C, fitted,sald stem bavmgJ, a dlSk, i. bearing ag.linst the under sur­ and by ent of gravity, and without disturhance I in operatlllg a force independ pitmen g, �pr1Dg arms, dipper, jn comb1natlOn With the �. huusing" or face of tbe packine: placedIn the recess of the cap, and resting upou the fr.:>mmer�ia, all comtnned, and arranged, substantially in the H, 1, is A, B. constructed, "gl'easf',box," wben couSlructed and operating substantially in toe manner lower packing cJlsk,secured to the shen, by I be screw cap, all arranged manner and for the pur�oses herein set forth. and for the purroses set forth. and operating as dl':'scribed, for the purpose specltied. 84,815.-INSTRUMENT FOR TREATING · FISTULA, ETC.-Ed- 84,766.-UOMBINED HORSE POWER AND TRUCK.-CyruS 84,793.-·' DREssffiR COPPEU " FOR WARP DRESSING MA­ r D o Roberts and John Throp, Three Rtvprs. Micb. chines.-W. H. Boyden,Rockland, R. (. I �:;� ,���4ti� �0�ow'��fcJ :I�a' tube. a, with two or more slots, W6 claim, 1st, The neVeUf'dA. wbpel, G. extended downward to the point, h O b o e and wires. m m. in a frame, A. substanthl1y as and for the purposes descrIbed. - and in tlle manner represented for the pUlpo�es sppmfied. su���:�tga}&'a2 i a�� t6r ��:���p!s�� S����fi�k 2d, Tb{'cap, c. having tile chamber, f, below tube. a, substantially as and e e d d, The arrangement of the rack. B, frame, A. wires, m m m, thumb-screws, for the purposes described. C;g:l�i��r:�lre��, �,' !�J�t�t.� i� �;:����io�\�ir�� n n. and clamp, T, sub:::tantJallvas shown and described. 3d. Tbe plunger, operating in tbe supplempntary chamber, t. also ex� operat1D,I!'as herein speCified, 8ubstantIl111yas described. 84,794.- ELEVATOR.-William D. BroOks, Bethany, Pa. g, substantially as and tOi' ana gu���P���p.s�ru ��:d pander. h, both operating with or withOut screws, 3d. A lrudi:, hav1UgV-�haped botto Ll . a� del-wriuf'd.bolsters, 0, and Q, a P a a S V n tilepurposes de�crlbed, and rear V�sbapea frame, as. oescrlbed, in corobina�on Witn the horse­ se�i�� �T���i� i>?in gg�b�ri:ti�o;:��� !�cr �l·;��ged� ;\�� ��l��lo'nVi� t1: 4Lb, An expander. b, of equal diameter, operating in a conical tube of un­ power hereilldescribed and shown, B�b.jtantiallyas specitled. adjustable :flexiblegraVIty traCk, as herein set forth and shown. for the pur� equal d�ameter, uS and for tilepurposes substantially as representert. 84,767.-DoUH FA8TENER.- William J. Ross, Worcester , po�e speCIfied, 5th, All the pd.1ts of thedeqcribed instrument, smgly or in combination as Mass. 84,795.-BoTTLING MAcHINE.--Henry Carse, Pittsburg, Pa. and for tbe purposes describe). claim the slotted bar, A. in combination With the catch, B, and hooked 1 claIm tbe screen, when fibeclosing tnereot iR controlled by the down­ 84,816.-BRICK MACHINE.-Evans Geary, Harrisburg, Pa. sltdlI Dg bar, D, provided wirh the thumb or set screw b2, an constructed, ar­ warn motlOu of lbe fillin!fI. be ad, and its opeumg by the reced ng motion of claim tbp.arrangem ent herein described of the tpn:wering'tUb, com ranged, and operaced substantIally as ii��ifu mannl':'r2d, desc ribed, the wtlole co sti tuting- a catch mechanuHu. arranged to set fortLi. each otlJer.and provided upon upper end, ne.x;t thehandl e, with tbe wid­ D, poses it..s operate in 900lI)ectionwith the treadle. s.ubsta.utiaUyas berein set forth. 84,769.-THuss.-Woodbury San born, Chelsea, assignor ened foot�re8t. U, 8(J bersiDdescrIbed t'or the purpose specified. Thearraultement;With maln frame. A, of the treadle device herein and Bailey West. Chicopee.· Mass. to 84,798.-PLOWSHARE.-George Cooper, Ogeechee, Ga. described,'8�, and the devices torthe elevatmg and depressing the table, as SHown claIm,bimself 1st, The sbell, baving a frame or sDider attached to the inner ch1m cast-Iron plOWShare, madeW. as dpscrihed, without a landside and described. I A. 1 a A, 4th, The combmation with the cbisel arbor, of the band lever, P. spring, side 1hereot".and provlcted WHb knobs attached to said spider,either WIth or wlth a concave front edge, substantIally as and for tilepurpose 0, WIthout the cover. C. the whol� constitutin/2:a rruss pad, and constructed of P!��:r�h� S, and ca.m,r. bavingprojection, 0, as shown and descrIbed. tn the manner Eletfort H. 84,799.-FLUTING l-IACHINE.-Wi 5th, Th,� arf.. l?ementill with the guide trame. of the rack carrl�ge. tbe material and substliontiaUy lliam D. Corrister, New lever. 3, connecting rod. 4, standard, l5. stop, U,welg'ht and cord, 6 studV, 2d, 'lhe combinatlun of tde shell, A, the metallIC trame or spider rigidly York City. pimon, S', and hand wbeel, as a.ndfor the H,pur poses set forth. 7, attacbed to said Sheil, and thp T·shaped piece. F. pivoted to said sDlder, and ClaIm the described arrangpment of the operat1n17screw, C.sprinIY nut 8, W. monnted WIth knobl:Sor , the whole constructed substantIally as I �" . 6th, The arrangement In connection witil the trea\llerod. D', of the weigbt, specified. h. and bent bar, D, as herein set forth, for the p'urposespeCIfied. D", and double grooved pulley, Z,and cords or challls,z z'. as shown and de­ n r c i ang c 84,800.-HAY 8PRADR.-Thomas C. Uraven, Albany, N. i scribed. But� ta;�1a�� �}, t1:ii� ���r�� a:a�r�b�d��f ib���:}6?:b'6���r��sn ,��� l S Y.and 84,818.�HARVESTER RAKE.-Mllson Gibbs, Homer, Mich. th1gb strap, E,applied to said pad, �ub�tantially as set Jorth and shown. ca��!��oJ�ki�=r���?��t�ra�t�l�� ��������������g��� s�Pt���k I claIm tbe plnioD and head, placed on the reel sh':lfli. In connection. 84,770.-SALVE FOR BURNS AND I:lCALDS.-Andrew �chmitt, 2d, The combination of the bars, N, having irregu1ar Shaped ends, witbM, the With tbe sleeve. C, sector, withG, the teeth, levers, B,and the cam, Mo. :�: �����' L, and central support, M, substantlally as and for the pur- aJ) a.rranged1'or joint operation,0, substantiallyN, in the mannerH L, as and tor theM, Califorma,claim the formation of a S'l.lvetor thecure of burns, etc" in the manner �:�{t purpose set forth I i o c St ith the centr'Bl support, substan� and of the materialS herein descrIbed. ti:ft;�: �ri:Po�:�� gu����:s � to�h� M, 84,819. - STEAM ENGINERY. - William Goodwin, Boston 84,771.-HIN GE.-William I:lhannon, Allegheny City, assign- Mass. 4th, The combination wlth the trame or bearings which support the reel E and Josepb Graff, PIttsburg. Pa. . shaft of the eccentri�s, substantially �s and for the purposes set forth. I claim tbe combinatton and arrangement, of the steam cylinders, E,tbeIl' or t')himsplf E', I claim providing a hiuge with a pllltle, conslsliine:of parts, C and D, tbe 5th, The combination, wi�h tbe eccentrICS, E' andSId,e rail. A, or their equi­ plstons, and crankect shafts,1lg, with tae drIVIng shaft, B, gears, h i, and sev� inner end1:3of wblCh are upset,in the manner hereIn described and tor the O arms, p, sprIngs, s, and pms, r, substantlally as andt"oFthe pur- eral cranked shafts, as described. purpose set forth. ������et lo��t Also, tbe comhiulltion and arrangement of the two hollow or tubular an­ 6th, The combination of the drivine:gears. with the wheels, F, SUbstan­ nuli.D D.with the series of steam eng-ines,and theIr cranked and main shafts 84,7i2.-HINGE.-William Shannon,Allegheny City, assignor tially as and for t,hepurpo�es set fot tb. K, B, gears, h i, and frame, as set forth. to Dimself and Joseph Grafi' PHt,bnrl',Pa. g' C, I claim, provldmg bingps wnh a pintle, C and D, made in two parts, the 7th. The combination, WIth Me frame which supoorts the reel and the frame 84,820.-RoOFING UOMPOSITION.-Marien Gould, Chicago, Ill. e hee;:��t fo��g!usting screw, R, and nu[s, claim tbe combination of the lngred1ents herein named, compounded ner euus of which are beveled offat f. ane :provided Withhooks, 1, substan­ U����l�g�lr:����d f�� ���1�u;po8 I tially as herein aescribed and for the purpose set forth. in� �����8tb, The combinatIOn, �lththe fr ame of the machine and the driver's seat. substantially as and for the purpose specitled. 84,773.-t>TEAM ENGTNE OONlJENsER.-Joseph , and l i � guard or shield, arranged substantially as 84,821.-MA'fCHFOR LIGHTING OIGARS, AND FOROTHER PUR­ Cbarles Briggs, Tamworth, Great Britain. fg�\�� ���p�!���:f}� ��� W, POSES,-Gusta.vGraetz. Ale.x;andrta.Va. We cLaIm a condenser, con�tructed and operating as �erein described. ���9tk, Thecomoinatlon, in abay tedder. ofa trIanguJar or three·barred reel I claim a lJlatch, constructed suostantIallya� de�cribed. 84,774.-BEE-HIVE.-John Shoe, Pleasant Hill, Ohio. witn caps,ro,ronstructed 8ub81antially as sbown and describelt. ' 84,822.-IMITATION �TONE FOR B UILDING PURPoSEs.-Thos. I claim, 1st, The aajusting hInged mclmed bottom, operatmg substanti­ 84,801.-ARTICLE OF PREPARED CODFISH.-Elisha Crowell, F. HamllLon. New Haven, Conn. 0, New . claim the herein descrl allv a� set fortb. York city. I bed proeeSIiIfor forming blocks with a wood foun 2d, TIle top, provided with supports or strips. h b, to which are at- I claim a new article of prepared COdfish, made substantially as described. datioi)nand cement covering, substantially as herein set forth. h o s a, s o� �he hlVe, for tile purpose of removing 84,802.-8TEP UOVER AND WHEEL FENDER FOR CARRIGES.­ 84,823.-CULTIVATOR.-C. A. Harper, Wheeling, Ind. �����1d fop� 81��;�a���11�L�S ������be l John Curtis, Cincinnati, Obio. claim. 1st, Connecting the wheel. to the cultlvator bl-'ams or frame, A 84,775.-LAMP BUltNER.-A. G. Smith, Jersey City, N.J. An­ I cl�im the bracket, F. dependmg rigidly from the cllrriage door. in com­ I t o e ID, e at arge � substantially as tedated November 1868. ,!>lnat�on WIth the bmged fiap,�, arrangpd and adapted to operate In con­ ��r:���� n :�f�����ig�J, ��� f�� ��� �!r�o;p���� f rth ' cIa1m, 1st, In combinatIon·J7, with the burner. A, and the cylindpr, C, the Junction WIth a carr1a� step, In the manner alld for the purposes set forth. 21, becurmg� the flangedshaft , H,or clod del'.in its bearings, by means of I balls or hea(\s formed upon the ends of said shaft, substa.ntiallyas bereIn ribs or projections• Ilubstantlally as and for the purpose set forth. 84.803.-Scoop.-Th?mas B. Davis, New York city. .tl .ti, shown and descnbed, and for the purpose setfonb. n t � :ih onstructed with the fiange,l, substantIally as clalm a scoop, bavmg Its body, constructed out of a sing-Ie piece of 3d, The combinatlOn of the swingIng arm, J, with the rear end of the a;gf2i,htt� ������� � r?o � I t t ellt in the form,A, of 3d. In combinatIOn with tbe burner. A. and elastic ring, C, the detacbable ���� I�� �; �d��� �b� � and soldered, substantially as here- fianged sbattor clodder, H. and Wltu the frame the cultivator substan. or Its equivalent, ror the purpose or renderIng tbe ring, C, easily re o I r d tially as herelu silown anddescri bed, and for the purpose set forth.' ��t� f 84,804.-LABEL HOLDER.-Chauncey A. Dickerman, New 84,824.-BED SPRING.-H. N. Hemingway, Rochester, Y. b e. Haven. Co!!n., anteda.terJNov. 1868. N. e l r E CUred to the wick tube, F, by a detachable device, Eub- SO , claim the mettllIC holder. h, having- double open sockets, c, (tor holclinO" 8t��t'tJi� fs :��'f� tt� t e t g l f n n B an on theI ends of tbe ela.,tlc loops,g,) and a projecnng , s, l1P. a, e h t t enings, th1e ����r ��rl���, uton i��O�e ��� g� t\�e ����i!,f!� a,O�a\��r: a is f�r�ed cons;rncted subsrantL:111yas herelll lletforth, for tbe PUl'P9sewHn specifi a ed. wht=n 1l:�'efn� E}�i� etr.}t��ri:.;fW::�!?e�?a� gf\������ �� :���r}�!i\;'� and so as to leave an openina- through the end. for the jnserrion of the 84,825.- 'r RAP.-James Hoover, Gratis, Ohio. 84,776.-CUlillV A'l'OR.- Garland B. St ohn, Brooklyn, Mich. card, aud havmg comhlned thereWith a convex C.ph:l.te, D. the whoJe con­ .•J ed and arran,g'ed as to be applied and operate in the manner set I claim, 1st, The revolving CirCllll1rplate or dbk, B, constructe1 on its cla1m the securmg of tbe standard. G, betwp,en tbe two beams, C C, by ������ dO , e ion, C, arranged aud operatinuo-g 1e 0 h 1 nd braCts, H H, all arranged substantIally ���:t�it�H��������r�g e�����%�� �!'t �;r��� : :�� 1o; t����r�o8!��'1�r�h� 84,805.-BEE HIVE.-A. P. Durant, Athens, Ohio. 2d. The employment tile trap door, F, provided with the spring bar 84,777.-HoRSE RAKE.-George E. Sutphen, LouiSIana Mo. [claim the comblnation of the base of,bottom. A, bars. and frames attached to oar, f' anC!(JIsp rlng, s�cured to bar, g', constructed, arranged:f e r r andB cap,a, I, all con� and operatea '5ubstannally as andg'. claim the connectmgrod. D, with seat, d2, wben used 101' tbe purpose nescrioed. I connectlO� with �?uc�,�� f1 d��;$�:�'de���:t���fttlf; :s �e r�I�:e1ffor�n. 3d, Pla�torm or casmg. A, pla�e or disk, spring, 01, upon rod, 03, as shown and described, and comhllJed with B, elevation or shoulder, casing in tlJe 84,806.-ELJj,C'tRO-MAGNETIC RELAY INSTRUIVIENT.-Charies or coverwg, fiange orpanl tlOn, d, trap �oor, F, sprini!b,l.r springf..!, g i h ' O a d le t Ol d i Durant, Jersey City. bar, g', ana.resenr D, olr, provided �1th openmg, e, all combined:cunsf' truct� g���e�ii��V �Tth ��� �f����: �', :nd ;::e��, �: ::d fo�tfl�gp������� d� N. J. ed, arranged, and operatt!dE. SUbstant ially scribed. _ claim, 1st. T,lle eurving ot' ttJesb iftin:ror sliding- bolt. and also the curv a;3and for the purpose set forth. !n21 the openlllgIn the armature or armature leveF, throngbL, which open� 84,826.-BEEHIVE.-Henry O. Hughes, Judson, Mo. 84,7i8.-AuTOMATIC STOP FOR MINING CARs.-James Tam- 01, l nd operates, substantially as for the purpose herein l,clalm,. lst. The lo�er or bottvIll.pa rt or Ghe hive, A, ccmstrncted rle­ blyn, Virgit,ia City. Nevada. �b�.:v���gJ:-c�T��3. scnbed, eombmanon WIth blnged and sliding- mClined doors, c :.),3 je o o n t h leve 2d. The spring. in c?�binatio� with the adjustable lever, V, or its equi- cOlle·llkeIII shaped tile c'. au(t sp�&::��l���ct�� tJ;' t�� ��!fn�G�:�� �i? a'; hge� �(t op::at� e U, I S g t piece or bottom, e, operated substantially as and for the mann�r substantIally as and for the purpose herpin sd forth. -in��l� i:� :;m���1:1e� and upon purpose set forth. e������i!��a�fy ���nd��� i�e �ri'r�g;e 2c1.The empl�yment the cat off::!,D D', constructed gro'ovod so as 84,779.-PILE FOR RAILROAD RAILS.- Thomas R. Taylor ��ff�itg . change the dratt or cut0,1 It offfrom oue ofttle hive to theor OLher arran,r an.d1n ner cllsings or walls, A A'. doors, c', bottom, claim the improved pile for forming railroad rails, when constructed row, oftbe sprmg' �ubstantJally as ana.tor the purpose descriB.bed. cornhframe. partition or floor, honey boxes, gl �2 doorsc and a andc and arru.ng-ed ashe rein de!"cribed. 2 a F, o e m, C, sha . B, anj spring. as ventihtmg cutU, oft's, D'. a11 co g. ' ' h Also, as a new artlc,leof manuracture, railroad rails, when prod1lcedfrom 16 �i ! ��;:��l ;elffi�d� HS F V nstructed, arranged, and comoinea ' snbstan., the Improved 'PUeherein descrIbed. as and tor the purpose set forth. h{>rdeIJ���rir%�lg, h o s , tially a� at-SCribed. 84,S08.-t'lAPETY BRIDGE 1!'OR RAILWAY CARs.-Albert J. 84,287.-UABLE SHACKLE FOR BRIDGEs.-Theodore G. Hu- 84,780.-TIMBER GRAPPLE.--Moses Ward (assignor to Elder, Kansas City, Mo. lett" Niagara. Y. � h mself, Benjamin S. Grant, undThomas RerN.spy) , Bangor, Me. claim. 1st, Two platcf', B'. one provided �th a headed bolt D and the I t ad N.stable cable shackle, const cialm otherI witb a SlOT, woen hookedB to ttle oPl?oslte ends ot' two railroad cars fn� : ��� � ructed tmd operating sUbstan 1 tbe combinadon and arraugement of tcle douhle eyed and should- tl e ibeJ , substantIally as and for the purpo�es J ' u t l a ribed. tbe two �pronged arms 11 erem set forth 84,k28.-POTATO DIG GER.-Marion Jacobs, Sturgis, :M:ich. PJ�gi:d ro���t gf�::, �� ��t l ���� vdtll 2d, The p�voteu hooks, fIeld in pla'Je tbe stirrups, and secured l o E.I:£, bb I I. clalm.the 84,781.-Nr�, lYl ACHINE.-.Francis , t e i i he slo ted plate, . I arrangement:�fthe plows, A, with the devices, D and G,farm uT Watkins" Birmingham, ir. ��l���\���: t; 'o�� ;:te ����t;ntf��g,��� e���� ��t roi�h� t lUg the dlgger, all as ghown, and for the purposes descnbe F England. Antedated Nov. 28, 1868. 3d, The combinatlOn of tbe plates, B B', WIth the headed bolt, D, paS51Ilg 84,829.-(JAR.HIAG�] Loop AND BIL LET COVER.1 - Nicholas I clalm tbe comb�natlOn, WIth each other. the reCiprocating frames o t s, E and C, I, 01 ' D � stIrrups, I, and eyes,�', all snb- Jenny, Jr., Pittsburg-,Pa� and E, I::1tationarv Ole, punches . J and K, slide, punch. H, and HO , L, ��:g� fti�� ����g ��� �e�� ft� l al operatm�.F' substantially as andG. tor thepurp P r I claIm tne me�al sockets or receptaclei into whicb the straps. B are i� ���'ii :�� d���r t�t ose bere� 84,809.-FEATHER HENEVATOR.-William H. Elliot, New serted. and prOVIded wlt,h llautres,b b, and rivets, b' b', in combinationB. within­ s I York city. all constructed, arranged, and oper- 84,782--BoLT J\'lAKING MACHINE.-Francis Watkins, Bir- clai�, 1st, 'rhe arrangement :ll�d combil::lation of the draft pipe, ��:J����d�o�'t���u�;;:� C min�ham, England. Patented I f', in England, December 28, 1866. st�am pIpe, e. _c entr.al .� f, anddla phram, as speCIfied. 84,830.-COFFEE UHN.ri:-G�t��·t�.eorge' Jones, New Haven, Conn. claim the arral'gement, herein ibown and described,of two bolthea ding pArf'l l':l(e j " ttt, g, 1 �led substantially as described, and as to operate alter· bearmgs,k.diuphragm, g. and draft pipe, f", I claIm, in corr..bmatlOD WIth the perlorated cylinder, C. withIn the body. :' �t���� 80 SU�8'tr���a1��n:��� ��S��i��d. A. of the urn" tbe arrangem�nt of the annular cnamber. :a��r;�� s 3d, combination B. and fiantrc,a. of Tbe ���;� of beaLPr, c, central pipe, f. with itR tubes ' r , dia� tbe cove.r,Wltbout c0lll!"numcatlOn from the chamber, B, to the below 84,783.-GUIDING ATTACHMENT FOR SEWING :M:ACHINES.­ phragm,g, and araft pIece, f", Eubstantially a8 set forth. substantIally as and lor the purpose set forth urn James Wensl�y, New Brunswick, N. 84,810.-WIRE FENcE.-George William Ensminger Rich- 84,831.-0x Bow PIN.-He claim, 1st, The pivoted a e, J. , nry P. Judson, Bethlehem, Conn. I ", g E, and pivoted transparent presser, in land, Iowa� The D D G, I claim, 1st, self·acting wire side springs when constructed fintl

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geared lll fig,2 of the drawinge, becoming in effect a double U mooring arrang-edas deFcnbed, in combination with the pin and cross he�ld, B,sub� . REISSUES. as h stantjally in the manner and for the purpose set forth.C , C s s t nd n a n a d i g rg�g��;:ct�! �f ig: s;�� c�:���il�t��YJ� ��-����is �h:��� el��::��'hhJ fs si3�'rni���:����:���'0\;1:ci ':,*,:;�?��ittoJk���1, fll go ��rla�fb � wtft� 77,476.-MACHINE FOH MAKING NU'l's.-Dated May 5, 1868; tWICe the lepgth of one of the flUKes, an empty beef b ,rrel, small water the cross bead, B.and loops, as and tor tbe purpo�e specified. reissue 3,2'!3.- Matthew H. Foster and Habert C. Hart, Unionvillp, Conn. cask, or anythmg of sufficient buoyaocv to insure the turnin� of the :DUk9S E, c h e h down by its reErienced wtth the old form of anChor, by the WlttJ� t�e pertorated and slotted nlates, a b. as herpl!I shown and deicrlbed. 2d, The arrangernent the formers, ft', tho blocks. k' k3, the Ret. t, the flukeWh iCb stands up from the ground catching the cables of the ships as 84,833.-HARVESTER RAKE.-Wm. A. KIrby, Auburn, N. Y. die. x, and 'be Dunch,p, at' constructed and operated as herein d,,,cribed. they sheer about with tbe wind or tidf'". In my anchor to is difficulty en claim, 1st. A combined r:lkeanc ! reel, the arms of which are capable of ' 3d, '1'l1e peculiar arrangement of the cams, abc des s' by 'Y'hlCh the tirely oOvlated, for, when the :Dukes are sunk in the mud, there is nothing­iR ­ ha1ving a rolling motion on their axes, and in whicb any arm acting atttletime several rarts tt..e m�chtne are made to operate at the8" proper F, tIme, sub- above the ground wbtch can catch a cbain or hawser. In anchoring upon a l a i l e C i st a s at t h lee shore, the anchor, being disposed HS ab" ve, will take a double hold of e t �:S� ��;� �lb� i��;;��:� ��t machine. consisting of mechanism constructed, the ground. thus reudering'the anchorage more secure. �: �:cil� �i�h� �p��:l�;ii�� ���� ��� ��c�r�e� :g��:t �r�� �h::�a; ly as herein set forth. SpeCification4,-If ODe of the flukes shanks Ilhouldbe broken near t.he over the grain on the platform at any deSIred hIght, substantully. as de- comblneo, and arranged substantial or SC�lbed. 82,fl83.-CHILDREN'S OARRIAGE.--Dated Oct. 1868; reissue elbow or crown, (the place wbere they usually break), this anchor can yet Also,in a combm. ed rak� and reel. in which any arm thereof may be 6, be made avaIlable by lastJing a spar of the length ot tbe shank and ODe fiuke , ",ct , a 3,224,-Francls Boylston, New York {'ltv. across the remalllmg shank, to the �pur or brace, as in fig. 3. It then be­ !ake or beater, at the wlll ot the o�erator, the so constructIng and arrang- I cl l<;t, The combma.tlOn and arrangement of the fixed axle, A. havIng G. l.ng the \,jam� ways a� that t.he arm t,har;acts as a r�ke all paf:l8over the plat- aim comes the same as the commOil one fiuked mooling-anchor, and can be all two revolving wheels thereon, and sills or supports, B B, when tHe same are used the same manner. or as the double anchor desrribed in tUg third fO�� at a umform ..fi xed blght� whIle the arms that aC.t as bpaters may be attached to the front part of a Children's carrntge or perambulator. substan­ 111 ral, ed .or lowered pqral,lel hnes,.to pass OVt�r thf"graIn f}n. the platform at tially m the mallnf'r herem shown and.set forth. sp'eci1?ca�ion, by se�urin� to the ends of tile spar a temporary stock. a rope 8�Ch hIght as operatorm may:deS Ire, substantlally �s described. of or tWICe Its lengtb, and trom the middle or bight of that extend anotber to Th� 2d, Attaching 1,be fixed a-,.:le, A. to the 8upport�, B B, by means the the ring at the elbow. then at the bight, or where the ropes are umtedy se­ 3d, A180,!laTlg,n�f he.arm'", of a comhined rake ane. re.el at pOints remo�e brackets, C and secured by the screws. a a, or their eqUivalents, the whole cure uuoy or small cask, and let go tbe ancbor, the l1uke WIll strike the from �he c ,ntf!r motIOn ot the wheel or bead that �arrles .them, that C u. .of �o of the parts bei, ng made and combined with a chIldren's carriagt!or peram­ the by a rope ma.de fast to �roppmg- or rollmg t�e rake or b��ter arms lnt? t,helr workln� posItion th eyIII bulator substantially the manner herein shown and descrlbed. point mto or ground. Or it caa be lowered down �hall do s,o Oll.contrarv to that in WhICh the wpeel, iI amf',o� bead 1ll of the elbow crown. as is the mode with the mooring anchor now In nse. ln 1ll a dll:ectl 0 The combination and arrangement the :tix�daXle, A, hqving thereon toe old form of anchor, If the shank broken, both flukes are lost, and the that rarrl�s f;hemIt" mOVIng, so, that the-y �a.� 1' Into a P081t�on t� :U,l w D � and sills or supports. B the wbole is �nq ... 1 two oose beels, D. bracke s, C C , B. anchor useless. re>ichtlle aGJ�stable- hmged lIftmg an� lowerlll ... cam way. wnt'll m;; e? al'i bemg'made ana c0mbined, with respect to tach other and to a children's Specification1S 5.-It IS freque�tly necessary to carry out auchor� in boats ' beaters" and pass beyond or outsIde of It when used as a rake, substantially carriage or perambulator, substantIally as and in the manner l�erein sbown WhICb serVIce, Ifin thenigll(;tlm!.; !, or . a heavy sea, is always attended WIth' as tlescrlbed. · and set forth 01' III o a d t r s e;reat perU, beCause the anchor stock lywg ath wart the boat's gunwales, tl�'�;;.�J; c�r;!�nr �:��e:x1�8:����S1�':; e��t �e�� ���I';,��r ���;.�� ��';i 43,302.-APPARATUS FOR CAllBURETING AIR.-Dated Feb. 7, emba!ras�Ing tilemen in rowing ana IrS !lability to turn, and the stock the other downward, for the purpose ot gettmg the centers ofmo[jion of the 1865; reIssne3,225,- ,Edmon L. R�('hester, Y., and the Monumental ca,echwg In tll�boat' ,s quarter, when about to be let go. In carrying out or may all receive a umform Au.rornatic Gas Machine lJomDany,MIX. Baltimore, N. Md., assignees by mesne tins ancho!' ot my lnventlon, there is no such danger. Tbpre being' no beaters arms all in tne same planp, so tb'it they asslgnments of Hugh L. MeAvoy . steck, it lies al')ng themid dle of the boat, WIth flukesover the stern ; and motlon trom the cam ways that gUlde or influencet , substantially as de� i otter whe.llthe hawser run out, the anchor follows, Wllnout the pOSSIbIlIty or scrIbed. We claim,lst, An appll'tUS for manufacturing'air gas and enrichinll 0 IS foulmg I catch in the boat. 5th, Also, the combination of thesl eeve with its hingea dogs, the forked I!as,jn wtJich the carbonacpous mfltter is mclosed within an ail' forcing appa­ lUg latCh. k, and the cam wav 12, for the purpose of enabling the operator on the ratu8, COlllljstine- or a gravitatlllg aIr holder and water receptacle, subs tan­ SpecificatIon6.-By the mode in which this anchor ismadp, f!reaterstrengtil machine to actmg as a r:akeout, and hold it tially as d(J�cribed. is insured than can be obtalDed in the old onl-� W lth the same we1ght, each tbrow the arm that has bpen to mto 2d. Manufactu�ing air gas by the described mode of uslng holder, to shank and tlukebeing 1n shaft t'orged IotO shape, and then heated at the out, or to allow It oj' any other arm of the serIes run actIon as a ra.ke as it a oil in0, the proper place, and bent into the form reqUiSIte, without the necessity wh1h� the remaining arllS of the series act as beaters, substantjally as de- contain aIf, reCPlve trle carbonaceous matter rises trom the at' scribed. fDI m of vapor, and force the gas into a pipe, wherein it conducted otr, as welding any part bue the spur or brace of the stock. In the old anchor there 6th, arms tbat have a revolving, explained. 18 must a weld (and commonly there are two) at lhe crown; and there they Also, in comhination with a series of 3d. The plate, E2. employed in connection with the pan , to cause the most 1requently1:>1.1 OreaR. rising-and-falling, and a rulling motion OD their journals. a hinged cam way to E, of ctJmpres· SPt:Clfioation Whlle makiDg'a passage,this anchor can be readily stowed h t may be ralsed or lowered, to r21�e or I.Gwer tn.ebeate rs, by means of a air pass t,hepipe, II! contact with tbe oil, and in a state 7.,- let '1. the driver upon sure, substant11 0 ally as descrIbed.fl, by ,wlthdrawlllg lihe key, H, ana lItting the Shank, B, from the spur, G. and ver extending tberefrom so as to be withIn the reach of 4th,'�� he sealing deVIce consistmg the cup, F. cvlinders, G G', and a body laymg It upon the snank, �. The anctlOr, thus closed, occupLs but little thp,ma ChInf'.su bstSqtlally'as de"cribed. of' space. can be done whIle the anchor bangs at the cat-bead, and with 7th, . in of arms,· one of which acts as a rake, of hqUld betwf>enthe latter, substantially as described. Th18 Also combination with a series 5th, An aopars,t\lsfor ca!buret,�ng air In which the vessel holding �he hy­ greater tban when ,on the deck, by taking out toe key. drawlllgof tbe and tbe others as beaters, a sen! s of hInged dogs, g, one of which shaH serve wlfhltl tue ter, In contact with the snank, B,and allowmg t::> drop to its t'ellow. Then, t11etackle nooked to adapt an arm specially to raking, while toe others shall 'ldaptthe other drocarbon hqmd IS contamed gasome o i H de by .. _ w��er in the thereof, substantIally a51and tor tbe purp?ses set forth. arrus speCially to reeling in the grain, substantially as descnbpd. . cistern t s�ee;:t�g:��.:...lt��::eJr;fe������ryS���·���bor can be separated and used 84,834.-HoRSE SHoB.-Rudolph Laporta, New York CIty. 20,978 -TACKLE BLOCK.-Dated Nov. 1, 1859; rClssue 1534, as by- Ia8hing acrOiS the shank, A, at a spar for t�mporary stOCk. claIm the combi the screwbar, with calk, nut, E, cross bar, dated Sep.t.8. 1863; relSftue1 932, dated April11, 1865; reissue 3,226.-Isaac andtw dnvwgO" through the hole the shank,G, at a handsaU�e,a and lashmg r nation of C, 1', to N. III B, n, 113.villg'calks with the shoe, A, when COllstructed and arranged Pa.lmer, Hackensack. J. thereto a sPar. as on the Ilha,lk,A.; then rig them with buoys, as described in H, 1 I, ed. ,IclalmE. the constructIOn ofa tl:l,ckl lock and pull�y, whf>rebythe rope or <}perate togetoer substantially in the manner and.f':'r the purpose descrIb d b a u l provld::opeci:tI<.';�tlO� J 4, and Illustrated In :fig 3. Thus arr,.tug-ed, toe anchor being 84,835.-ApPARATUS FOR MAKING PAPER B oxEs.--Francois ���'ti;;k';,10:�::;;�c��bn��c�!�m.J;t� w�ttl two nngs, ninO'. . IIIAlw, the comhlLatlOn oj tbe whe�l, b, WIth oyhnders. r, arranged to rise " a e , reIssue and over we formers m substantially as and for the purpo.e set forth. 04, 46 '1 AGAZINE F"IRE-ARM.- D t dOc t ., 16 1860 ' . ISLU, t e combmRtlOn thewheel, b, ana slides conveymg the tormers.m, " 3,2�?.-If-Winc bester Arms Cumpany (assignees by mesne a�signments or A- � � of revolves, B. lyler Henry), New Ha.vE>n.Conu. Mrs. St. John, of Rochester, says that, during the past ten years, sbe has WIth mclmes to ill'lve the slide8 outward and inward, as the wheel We Clalln, 1st, com!>inationWlt� the hollow b,reech pin. the . spring A. substantially as a.nd for tbe purpo�e set forth_ . . fTi made more than tbree thollsand five bundred vests with her Wheeler Also, the com't.Jll1atlon Wittl the cyl1nders. r, ann theIr conveyer, b. ot the catcb m, on the brf'ech pm and the pIston. arranged tor central or rIm fire, her bas & val 0, and the incline, CIt operatIve_thereon, substantially as and for the or both, SUbst�nt1ally as, and tor the p,urpose set forth. , Wilson machine, besides doing family sewing, and that she made Vf'@;, 2d, In combmatlOn WIth the carrier tJlock, and the sprmg catch. m, oyer witb tbe use. purpose set forth. _, ' so E. ot the top saId car­ twelve hundred vests needle nowin Al�o, the prt1eess of conrlensingthe pulp on the former, and expelling the p.laced on top of tht:'breech pin, toe forming of the �ater thf>.refrom against atmospheric pressure by coverlllg the pu1p-covered �Ier blOCk, near the ric'arend, as shownL, at d5,fi g 4, as to !celVed it DESIGNS. The Bennington and Rutland Railroad Company are to extend tbeIr rowl frLEATHER BANDING FOR MACHINERY.­ tle, WhIle the aeratt-d water, or otller llquid to De sweetened or fhvored is George Millert Providence, R. I. Letters Patent NO. li,902, dated Nov. The earnings Of the Central PaclllcRailroad tor October exceeded $800,000. separately suppiied to said bottle as ie remams under tne filling head, sub­ 7,1854.. Iltllntlflllyas specified. i claim my improved manufacture of round bltnding,as made substa.ntially . 2d, The arrangement. essentially as describep, of the sirup pump or cllarg- as del:;crioed,that is to sav, by reducing a strip 01'leacher or ocher suitable c r l s t matt'rlal, to the shape denoted in fig. !, and subsequently rolHng and ce­ g:�� �r �I�� r�b���:)��,' fgr ���:���o�\�����:r �s���t�����lf;;� ��r�l� menting it together Into that essentially as exhIbited in flg.2, of the drawings l��set forth. llereinbefore mentioned. and tl4,837.-RoTARY HORSE BRUSH.--W. W. McKay, Ossian, BUCKT,E.-Stephen E. Booth, Orange, Conu., administrator Iowa. of s. Hartshorn. deceased.-LetterlO\ Patent No.li,892, dated Nov. one dollar a the No tice8 claim. 1st, The combination, in a frame of a rotary brush, and a slide ar­ 1854; reiSSUeS. No. 2.955, dated Mav 26, 1868. 7, The charyefor ,nsertion under thi8 head i8 lme. {f ranI ged for communicating rotary motion to the brush, alternately in one dI­ claim, 1st, bucltIe in which the tongties are form-ed from asingle niece exceedfou/r lines, an extra charge will be made. rectIon and tte otber, as and for'tht pnrpose descrIbed. of1 metal, and Aconstrncted so as to clasp tbe aivided side and turn freely 2d, The bruqh. D, arranged in combmation with tt� frame, as to be thereon substantially In the manner herein set forth. reaailv att.actJed anu detaChed therelrom, substantially asA, ancl 80 fot" the 2d, The combination of the t.wo parts or loops. one sidc of one of whiCh is purpose de·;crl oed,1,0 divided, aud the two parts or loops blllg-ed together as described, and tlle rare chance for business investment is offered the sale 3d, The combination with the brush, D, of the adjustable scraper, sub­ tongue claspea and hin<.redupon the dIvided Side, as set forth. A III tanthl1y as and for tbe purposp described_ }.." ot'a foundery and machine shops at New Haven, Conn. TIle oldest in the �tb, The arrangement oUbe brush, D, frRme, A, pulleys, cords, D', and SHINGLE MACHINE.-HaOCt.rry B. Evarts, Chicago, Ill.-Letters slIde, sub8tantially as and for the purpose descrftied. E, Pa'ent No. 1l,858, dated 31,1854. State. Reputation established. See advertisement, back page. 0. I ,clai.illDl aci!Jg'tne blo�ks �o be sawed into &hingles in a rotating carriagsawse, tl4,838.--BRIDLE.--John McKibben, Lima, Ohio. Antedated whlCh IS comtnned with Inclmed tables, p p (or a SIngle table). and with Extension table-self�actiDg. All the leaves and me DEcember 1868. o (or a smgle saw). ln such a manner thatthe blocks will be carried con· ans or claIm th� rell�S,I, provided with the stops, h, in combination with tbe tinuously0 forward and be automatIcally operated upon to convert them into operating them, contained in the frameof the table. Rights for sale, Send blt,I having ltS SIdeE, bars, provided with gmdes, ff, for the reins to pass shingles. substantially as berein setfortb. �, of I als,?,claim the arrangement of ttJe weighted levers, H H, the fastening for circular. to ehas. Pease, Boston, Mass. ttlIough, and the tubes, e, at the rear edgE'S the blindf'rs, through Which teeth, I, and the inclined planes, 11. WIth. eacb o her and with the inchned F. the reins also pass,aIlarranged substantIally as and for the purpose set forth. 1 t tables, p p, and the other tleriesot' teeth in the ledge. r, substantlally as here· Send $1 to �Iilton Bradley Co., Springfield, Mass, for NSION LADDER.-Warren Morehead, Parkers- in set forth. & 84,839.-ExTE also chim prese.nting tte sides ot' thefibers of the wood to the action of burg, Va. 1 the series No.6. Zoetrope Pictures. [ chumW.the arran�ement of the �Hding ladder, B, constrncted as described. tl?e,sawsin sawmg of �ilingles, or equivalent articles, for the purpose ot E, gIVIlJg them smoother surfaces than can be produceJ by the usual mode of trIangular ladder, A, WIth its guides, d d, and the laten, D, and slIde, all as s�t Peck's patent drop press. Milo Peck Co., New Ha n, constructed ana operatlllg as shown and described. :<'lawing, substllntially herclin forth. & ve Ct. DAGUERREOTYPE UASE.-Eliza Mascher, Philadelphia. Pa. 84,840.--ENVELOPE.--Charles R. M. Pohle, Hichmond, Va. administratrix of John Mascher, deceased.-Letters Patrut No, 9 611' Wanted to purchase set of pulley patterns, either in the Antedated November 30, 1868. dat,ed March 8, �853j aodF.ltional lmprovement No. 1M. dated 1!'eb. 19. i856: a clmm the clostn2' the envelope by the action of the double seal, eub­ clalm constructlllg a oaguerreotype case WIth an adjUStable fiao01' sur­ rough or llnisbed state,rangtng from 6-in.to 40-in.diameter,with S·in. facers. staI ntlally as deSCrIbed.01 lliementaryI lid, C, saili fiap or lin, C, being:within tbe mise, and having two 84,841.-WATER ELEVA'l'OR.-L. Haymond, Greene, Ohio. ordinary lenses,D D, placed in by which, upon adlustmg tbe flap or lid as Any person having the same for sale will please addrei!s S., No. o n e i it, t a n l eotypes, Reed st.. PittBbnrgh, W. P. 31 claIm the combinat.ion oftbe swin:! ortrap eze, the lllclu:ed guiCe, G. S g:£���' ' E Pn. 1 . D E, F. b bl���J[a� �?���� !���rga�!nt�; Fo:�'e� i�i� l�k� and tlle cords and pendants, ail suO�tannally as and for the purpose set �: ,; -The combmatton and arrangement ot a series of 10rtb. leaADDITves. ofI01Sde scrIbed. t;) pnD, erIes and screw conveyAers, as and for the purpose set f01'th. C, LOOM FOR WEAVING FIGURED FABRICS.-George Cromp· Wanted-A new or �d·hand machine for finishing and put­ 84,843.-BRIDLE BIT. -- William S. Hobbins, New Bed- ton. of Worcester, Mass.-Letters PatenG No.li,933, dated Noyember 14 ' ford.Mass_ 1854; reIssue ..No.639, dated Df'cember 28. 1858. ting up merinos and oioher pIece goodE. Send price and description to cJaim, 1st, The inner bit. B. attacbed to the outer concave bit, A, by I claim combining with hook jacks whh�ll are connected with the harness Teasdale Bros., Cincinnati, Ohio. me1 ans of the curv�d end springs, wherehy tile inner bit is 1:\dapted to be and wlth the mechanibm for operatingthe m to open the shed, substantIally drawn out of tbe blt, A, its entIre h,length, and parallel WIth saId outer bit, as as described. a pattern chain, or cylinder, constructed with two or more pat­ berem descrlbed for the purpose specrfied. terns, and opf'r;tted so toat either of patterns can be made to act on the Look out for orders, manufacturers and machinists. Sec 2d, Attaching the bridle to thl� outer bit. A, and the dnVlDg reim; to the in- hookjack8 to place themin the l'eq6nredthe posltion to be ooerated upon by the 11erhlt, B, as herein deSCrIbed for we purpose specified. mechamsm �or �pening the s!Ied.s�lbstantlally described. manufacturing news of the United States in Boston Bulletin, which will also clalID,In comblDatlOn with patt�"rn�s cham, arranged with two or post you where to SOliCIt them. The CommerClal Bulletin, .Boston, t:4,844.-HAND SUPPORTER FOR PIANOS, ETC.-Charles San­ moreI patterns jn the /� C��� b�fg��Iii� c� �fg�s �1�����g; ����: g} :�:t t��� l::��d mons, Birmingham, Conn., assignor to hImself, Bassett and the vlbratlllgfin gers, or tne eqUlvalents thereot', substantIally as described. BassPtt. R. 1\-1. 1'. S. SEWING MACHINE.-Charles Parham, of Philadelphia, Pa. Wanted-A good man, thoroughly posted in the working of c�atm the dies. constructed as shown and described. for the purpose No. I E. Letter,;; Pat�nt l1,Mi, dated November 21, 1854; reissueNo. 1.562, dated spoke and wheel-making machinery, as toreman in a wheel factory at Mar 11er.embefore set forth. November 3, 1863. etta, Ohio. gOOd will i dann 1st, Slctll­ POInt, whlch passes the earth on one side, Instead of lifting up and breaking rers tlll'oughout the United States-The Boston Bulletin. H4,850.-ApPARA'rUS CLEANIRG RAGs.-Geerge L. Wit- FOR T. It. sil� St. onis, Mo .• assignor to llimself and I ...Ba tes, Philadelphia Pa. SpeCification3.-By unsC'rewlog nut. F, and wHhdl'awing the bolt, Boiler Powder, N. removes and prevents claim anI.. appa�atns for the nses speCified, consistmgoot tne CIsterns, pipes WhICh connects the tWO shanks at thetile rings, and detaching the shaak I�. Winans' Y., illcrnsta­ I and pumps arranged for operation substantially as forth: 1rom the end the spur:l botlt 31:;:0turiled downwaro, B WlUH.lut injury.or foaming ; [years in use. �top cocks, all' set o!:' G1 fiukclii can be and ti;Jll:-i, 12 Beware ofimitations.

© 1868 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, INC. 406 �dtutifit [DEOEMMER 23, 1868. Improved Lathe Cor DentIsts, llIodel Makers, etc. BROWN'S is filled with oil through a hole in the side, that is stopped with VEGETABLE MASHER. Dentists, amateurs, and others who use the foot lathe, expe­ a screw ha,ving a leather or rubber washer under its head. The pulping of vegetables preparatory to cooking or serving: rience more or less annoyance from their inability to stop the 'r he apertures for the escape of the oj] to the outside of the on the table is somewhat laborious, and the necessity ofremov· head spindle suddenly, the momentum of the fly wheel being shaft are closed by little disks or plugs of leather to prevent ...... mg the rmd or skm before thIS can be done, demands conslde- und ue eak age. L ea th er IS Cd,oun " pernn't t difficult to overcome. This entails a great loss of time, par­ I .0 tl18 01'1 0 pass ; . rable tIme. To save this time and avoid much of the labor, ticularly if the work is to be examined frequently. The lathe freely through, sufficient for the purposes of lubrication, while the implement seen in the engraving herewith represented is intended to obviate these obj ections. the machinery is in motion, but, still, to prevent leakage when has been contrived. By it the shaft is at rest. Mr. Olmsted says that countershaft potato, turnip, squash, stewed apple, and other vegetables The driving shaft, carrying the cone pulleys and a small fly It for aml lathe swingi e fruits, may be mashed or reduced to pulp without removing the wheel, is mounted in a frame, A, under the head stock of tho n ng fourte n inches, having two loose pulleys lathe, and is pivote<;i on stands secured to the rear bar of' the and two bearings, although in constant use, was run for eigh- skin, which is rejected and passed to one side. lathe, so that tho frame, with shaft and wheels, may be raisod teen months without re-oiling, the oil being contained in the It is a simple frame consisting of two uprights, or inclines, or lowered to a certain extent. shaft the space of which was that of a tube tllirty inches long connected at top and bottom by cross bars, and adapted, as seen, The wheel shaft IJrojects be- to fit on a table or beuch. The npper portion of the main frame yond the end of the lathe, and hns a series of parallel rods or wires, the interstices of which are carries a fixed ratchet wheel at the extreme end. Between th o ratchet and the box of the shaft is a flanged pulley, turning loosely on the shaft, sufficiently wide to receive two narrow belts side by side. One of these is attached to the long arm of a pendulum lever, B, the shaft, e, being its fulcrum. To the other, or short arm of the lever, is pivoted the rod that connects with the treadle at D. Another narrow belt, which the flanged pulley receives, is fastened at one end to a guide bar or bow, E, pivoted to the long or lower arm of the lever, B. The other end of both these belts is se­ cured to the face of the loose­ flanged pulley, in such a man­ ner that when one is wound on the pulley tb,t other. is un­ wound, as when the foot of the lever is furthest from the shaH the strap secured to B is run out, while that secured to E is wound up. A spring, G, balances the

weight of the treadle and its � appurtenances. A pawl and light spring on the outer head of the flanged pulley serves to ' makes small enough to prevent the passage through of parings or­ connection between the loose skin. Directly over this is another similar framc with wires pulley and shaft by means of running transversely to those of the main frame, so that the lever the ratchet. A bell-crauk two combined form a sieve. A crusher, consisting of it block at H connects by a rod with the fitting the sieve, and a handle, has pivots or projections on its pivoted frame, A, by which the lower end traversing"in slots in thc sides, by which it may be frame c,-a n be raised to slacken moved up and down or to and from the sieve. the belt, or lowered to tighten Tho operation h; pcri(x:Uy "imrIe. In mashing potatoes, for it. When raised, the driving instance, the potato is fed with onc hand while the masher belt will be slackened, so that in FOOT LATHE WITH IMPROVED DRIVING ATTACHMENT. is worked by the other; the pulp passing throughthe sieve, and the spindle may be instantly the peel dropping down from the front of the sieve into a pan stopped. The treadle stops as soon as the foot is removed, and half an inch in diameter. Other statements of a similar or other receptacle. The implement may be used in any posi­ lind always at the highest point, while the driving shaft con­ nature, by those who have made satisfactory tests of this position-horizontal, inclined, or vertical. Its parts may be easily tinues to revolve. It is evident that a vc ry high speed may be method during the past four years, and are still using it, obtained by this contrivance, while the stroke of the operator's might be repeated. It is applicable to nearly all bearings and separated for cleansing. foot may be of any limit required. loose pulleys, and is in use on engines to oil crank pins, eccen­ Patented through the Scientific American Patent Agency, 19, 1868, E. P. Rider, 220 Center street, New York city, manufactures trics, crossheads, et c. It is especially valuable on wood-work­ May by E. Brown. For further particulars address these lathes largely to order for model makers, mathematical ing machinery which requires a rapid motion. The oil, being E. Brown, or Geo. D. Wright, at Burlington, Vt. instrument makers, watchmakers, et c. preserved from the air, does not oxidize or thicken, but re­ -----.. -.. mains pure and limpid. ExcitClnent and Short Lite .. _ .. • Improvement in Oiling Shaft; Bearings and Loose There are some bearings in machinery where a hollow shaft The following, by an unknown writer, accords with our ob­ PuUeys. is inconvenient or impossible. In sueh a case the inventor servation : The deadliest foe to a man's longevity is an un­ Some months ago we took occasion to speak, through our proposes a cup oiler shown in Fig. The globe is prefer­ natural and unreasonable ex citement. Every man isborn with &S 2. columns, on the enormous waste of lubricating oil in shops ably of glass to exhibit the state of the oil. A stem of metal a certain stock of vitality, which cannot be increased, but and manufactories, referring not only to oil used for tapping, is inserted into the lower part of the globe, fitting by means which may be husbanded or expended rapidly, as he deems cutting bolts, turning, and polishing, but to the waste in lu­ of a gbnd of cork, the other end passing through the cap of a best. \V ithin certain limits he has his choice, to live fast or bricating journals and bearings. The ordinary way of filling box, strap of connecting bar or pitman, and reaeh- slow, to live abstemiously or intensely, to draw his little 01' th a. the cup on the top of a box, eccen- e amount of life over a large tric, or strap of a connecting rod, space, or condense it into a must of necessity entail a large narrow ono ; but when his percentage of waste. Centrifugal stock is exhausted he has no force throws the oil from the shaft, more. He who lives abste­ and it escapes from the box of a miously, who avoids all stimu­ shaft at the ends and drops to the lants, takes light exercise, nev­ floor or is received into drippers. If er overtasks himself, indulges contained in a cup on an occentric, no exhaustjng passions, feeds or strap embracing a wrist pin, the his mind and heart on no ex­ oil is thrown, in the same way, from citing material, has no debili­ the shaft rather than toward it. tating pleasures, lets nothing Loose pulleys, especially, waste tho his temper, keeps his oil intended for their lubricntion. " accounts with God and man At every revolution the oil is thrown duly squared up," is sure, bar­ out througli the holes made for its ring accidents, to spin out his reception. life to the longest limit which If cotton waste or other porous it is possible to attain ; while material is used to retain the oil and he who lives intensely, who conduct it to the frictional surface, OLMSTED'S PATENT SELF·OILER. feeds on high seasoned food, it soon becomes foul and needs to be frequently changed and ing the surface of the shaft, or wrist pin. To holcl the stem whether material or mental, fatigues his body or brain by fresh oil introduced. All the usual methods of oiling introduce in the requisite position a moveable friction ring on the stem hard labor, exposes himself to inflammatory disease, seeks the oil to the surface of the shaft from the outside ; but the plan rests on the outside of the box, and the bottom of the stem or continual excitement, gives loose reign to his passion, ii'Gis at represented in Fig. 1 of the engravings is entirely different ; the tube is plugged with a leather disk resting on an internal col­ every trouble, and enj oys little repose, is hurning the candle oil is placed in the center of the shaft and is fed or thrown out­ lar, as socn in the engraving. at both ends, and is sure to shorten his days. ward to the surface. The engraving represents the ordinary 'r hese oilers have stood a long and severe test, and been -----.. -.��------counter shaft for a screw-cutting engine lathe, part of it in sec­ ' found to operate . satisfactorily. The rotation of the shaft MR. A. L. HOLLEy Engineer of the Pennsylvania Steel tion and part in perspective. The shaft is hollow, plugged at ; wipes the oil that exudes through the leather on to the shaft ; Works, at Harrisburg, has also been appointed engineer of the the end by a screw. At the points where the journals come, a but when the shaft is at rest the oil will cease to pass through Bessemer Steel Works of Messrs John A. Griswold & Co., Troy. series ofsmall holes are drilled from the outside to the central and nono will be wasted. There is nothing to get out of order, 'l'heseworks, originally built by Mr. Holley, and oonsisting of cavity ; so, also, where the loose pulleys run and the clutch no screws to adj ust, and no continual watchin� necessary. a two tun converter and a pair of five tun oonverters and plant, works. Patented January 21, 1868, by L. H. Olmsted, manufacturer were partially destroyed by fire in October. The small con­ These holes may be drilled in line or on a spiral, as may of finemachinists' tools, whom address at Stamford, Conn., or verter is already in operation and the works will be immediate­ considered most advisable. rfivity the be The internnl of shaft No. 1, Centre street, New York City. ly rebuilt and considernhly extended,

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! der very adverse circumstances ; but, although it is , intended : The sport of velocipede riding is very fascinating, and is' mainly to support a constant weight, not subj ect to frequent or becoming quite fashionable. It is likely to take the place of extensive variations in amount, it is, not seldom, very costly. skating to a great extent. Persons may be seen practicing on Where the imposed weight is liable to sudden and frequent our streets and avenues every afternoon. One gentleman in the change, either of increase or diminution, it has been found that country who does business in the city is said to have sold his m.UNN & COMPANY, Editoro and Proprietors. a rigid structure is not so lasting as one possessing more or less , horse and wagon and substituted the velocipede, on which he elasticity. Such are bridges, especially those of a large span, rides back and forth from the railroad station to his house every PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT NO. 37 ,PARK ROW (PARK BUILDING), NEW YORK. and we always hear of the amount of deflection caused by a day. He claims that he goes quicker and without fatigue. stationary or a passing load when a bridge is described. He enjoys the exhilarating ride, and is delighted with the Unyielding sub-structure for the rails of road, would be change. His oats are for sale and stable to rent. No more O. D. MUNN, s. n. WALES, A. E. BEACH. a very costly. To prevent displacement by atmospheric agencies harnessing, shoeing, or horse feed required by this gentleman. News Comnany." street. New York. �"r.rU 1'beThe AmprlNew ean News omoanv 4.2'enT,S.121R stre Ntl.8S3Uet. -frost, heat, snow and rain-the bed or fo undation would have Other incidents of interest on the new mania are deferred for n'"" A. A.ber YOf.iCCo., Unter(J dan Li,"de�pTU. Beranr.e . are Agents for the Ger- 20 n n & to be settled and located below the reach of these disturbances. lack 9f space this week. rmW�����m�r Co. Paternoster Row London. also Altents to re &; , 60 are _ That this would be hardly possible, at whatever expense, is evi- -4.. ---- Low Son Marston, ooKsener , ro n . Building --'---- ... _. S: ! on t HORSE AND FOOT. ' , &; !J ro esanC 8nbwscn-pti ns or 1188cel; lI""l eet"str ��:reet,���:� s are the Agents to receIve E u p o dent when the nature of the beds of our railroads are consider- adverti.ement. forLOnaOtl, the SCIENTIFIC AMERIOAN. Orders sent them be to wHl ed. They are cut through hills and dense forests, carried promptly 8'tt d ed to. From the above heading it might be inferred that we in en through swamps, and over causeways, the material being rock, tend to write a military essay, but such is not the case. Our 26 . . .. loose stones, gravel, loam, soil, sand, and even decaying vege­ VO L. XIX., No. . [NEW 8ERIES·l · . Twenty-thVrd Year. desire is simply to call attention to a nuisance, and to suggest. tation. Such materials, under such circumstances, cannot 23, a remedy. The nuisance to which we refer is this : In all our NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1868. make a way. A foundation of gravel, stone, mortar, permanent overcrowded cities, N ew York, for instance, all streets are free and cement would be altogether too costly, and make railroads Content8 ; to vehicles of whatever character, and are also pedestrian thor­ (lllustrated articles are marKed with an ast�l'Isk.) an impossible lUXUry. Substituting stone for wooden sleepers Patent Ofll ce . oughfares. It is true the sidewalks are the exclusive prerog­ 'HydrostatiC' Anplted to Revolv· Con"ltion of the . . . ing iron ...... '401 Tbe VelociD ede Mr.n!a ...... 407 has been tried and failed. A portion, at ieast, of the Boston and ...... ative of the pedestrians, but, as they are fo rced to cross other For," o .S a d Horse and Foot ...... 407 Is th e A�e In venti n at a t ...... Still ? ..of ...... n. . Oleanllness S b. ops ...... 407 Lowell railroad was laid with granite sleepers. Each sleeper ...... streets to get from block to block, the nuisance remains, to the . . .. Flre. ArmR. 402 'rhe JonvaliD The Fourneyron Burning-of PowdeL' • became an anvil and the jar of the successive blows of the . .... III. . . 40S. 404, 405 Water WbeeI.VB· ...... 408 Patent ...... peril of life and the utter despoilment of broadcloth and pat­ . . . . Manufacturing,(J\sl m ... and Rail- T e Telescqpf>-A Lecture wheels was immensely injurious to the rolling stock, while the road Items .. MIDln�, 4 5 h Betore the AmpricanDellv- In- ent leather. _ ...... •..... Denlists.Mo- 0 eredut by Alpxander . . 40s *lmDrove

© 1868 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, INC. 408 Jdtutifi� l DECEMBER 23, 186S. fa cturing economy when order and cleanliness are over­ explained cause concealed it ; and that on the 21st of the same composed, would, under some circumstances, yield, as a product of decomposition, valerianic acid, a substance answering to looked. month, Hans Zans, or Jansen, was actually in possession of acetic acid, as the product of the oxi([ation of common alcohol, reason to believe that it was .. _ .. the invention ; but there is little or formic acid in methylic alcohol. Or, possibly, in the decol1J - THE JONVAL VB. THE FOURNEYRON WATER-WHEEL. devised by either him or his son Zacharias, though one of position, intermediate bodies, analogous to acetone or aldehyde, them invented a compound microscope about the year 1590. might be fo rmed, with a well-known tendency to produce fog It has long been a mooted question with both engineers and One of the earliest of the telescopes made by the Jansens when present in a collodion film. Such a series of possibilities whether the Jonval or the Fourneyron water . exist, and might furnish a clue to the fogging action of fusel manufacturers was resent e d t P'rmce M aurlce, t b e used' m h'IS wa s·. It p 0 0 : from ordinary wheel utilized the greater amount of power from a given . . oil when present in collodion, which, arguing was m AprIl or May, 1609, that GalIleo first heard of thIs, and analogies, ought not to be more inimical to success than the <]uantity of water and fall. This problem seems to have been the instrument was then described to him as one which had ordinary alcohol employed in the manufacture of collodion.­ ltt last solved in a very satisfactory manner in favor of the the property of making distant obj ects app�lat as though they I Photographic Nm os. Jonval turbine, as the accompanying letter from a disinter- that might be ef- ! were near. Galileo thereupon devised how ======ested party, prepared agreeable to contract, will show. . J' t d d n t11e next day, aceord'I g t D e bre, was In po - I lec : ,a � 0 1 an � : The wheels in question are from 125-to 150-hor8e power, . � . , seSSIOn of a telescope magmfymg three tImes. GalIleo " , PATENT OFFIOES , and were expressly constructed to test tho respective merits of about 18, and his third about s�cond telescope magnified 33 the principle of which each is a type. The builders of the �1 I tnnes., a �""'- ",\ U�M (�iJiL"d\ HI_��! I'� .D�,r ,. !l!;��8:U 'I(.,it' different wheels are well known to be eminent in the con- ADl�,�;Jjl.rIitlB. iU. 1� \lI· The remainder of the lecture was an elegant and graphic lIilI OF structiQn of the wheels they produce ; and the builders of the description of some of the wonders of the heavens revealed to beaten w heel-the Fourneyron-it is reasonable to suppose, CO., us by the telescope, and it was closed by a strong argument in M U N N & used ltll their skill in the construction of the wheel upon favor of natural and revealed religion based upon the evidences No. 37 PARK ROW, NEW YORK. which so much depended, hence the result must be attributed For a period of nearly twenty five years MUNN Co. have occupied tbe of an intelligent Creator to be fo und in the study of the mate- · & not to a faulty adaptation of, but to the principle itsulf. position of leading Solicitors of American and Enropean Patents, and during rial universe. this extended experience of nearly a quarter of a century t.hey have ex- We deem this a very important result ; and as it is evidently t • • amined not less tban fiftythousand alleged new inventions, and bave pros. no accidental or forced result, but a matter of deliberate con- THE MANUFACTURE OF- IRON.···A NEW PROCESS. ecuted npwards of tbirty thousand applications forpatents, and, addition in tract and agreement between all the parties interested, the to tbis,tbey have made at tbe PatentOlllce over twenty illOusandpre liminary new process for manufacturing iron, which seems to give examinationstntotbenovelty of inventions. with a careful report on thesame. builders, as wdl as the users of the wheels, we take pleasure A to n- considerable promise, is now on its trial at one of the iron Tbis wide experience bas not been confined any single class of inve in calling the attention of engineers and manufacturers to it. . . . . tions, but has embraced tbe whole r!l.nf!cof classification, such as Steam and O ., Oct. mI�ls of PIttsburgh. The process obvmtes th e neceSSIty f dp u I \YILLIMANTIC, C NN 31, 1868. 0 i Airj Engines, Sewing Macbines, Looms and Spinning Machinery, MUNN & CO : Gents-When our new thread mill was being dling: 'the pigs of crude iron are melted, and, while in a- Mannfactures, Agriculture and Agricultural Implements, Builders' Hard­ constructed, we made a contract with Mr. J. P. Collins, of the fused state, a quantity of crushed ore is intermixed. The oxy- ware. Calorifics, Carriages, CbemICal Processes, CIvil Engineermg. Briok a ing, Compo itio s, Fe n and t a in Fi e A t , 'r rov Turbine and Machine 'Y orks, to build one of his im- O'en o(the ore cOl;'bincs with the carbon of the crude iron. ,Mk s n lti g Ha M k g. n r s Fire Arms, proved J onval Turbine Water vYheels, to be tested with a Eo. • GJass Manufacture, Grindillg Mills, Harvesters, Honsehold F'urnitu.e, Hy. The mIxed mass IS• called a l)•lg bloom.. Upon re-heatmg t lese Fourneyron or "Boyden" TUTbine, as built by l\fessrs. Kilburn, 1 I. drau!ics and PneumatiCS, lllumination. Leather Manufactnres, Mechanical pigs and squeezing them in the usultl manner, and rolling, Engineering, Metallurgy, Metal WorkiDg,Navigation,PaperMaking,Pbilos. Lincoln & Co., of Fall River, Mass. The test was to be a comparative one, each wheel to iron o f a very good quality is obtained. More rolling is reo opbical In8�rument8, Presses, Printing and S tationery, RailIoads and Cars, i. e., Sports, Games, and Toys, Stone WorKlllg,Snrglcal Apparatus, Wearing Ap- drive the same machinery, and the relative amount of water quired than in the ordinary process but notwithstandin_ ----- contains the following interesting a. THE TELESCOPE.···A LECTURE DELIVERED BEFORE THE American .Railway Ti me8 $16 to cover firstGovernm ent t'ee, revenue and postage stamps. AMERICAN INSTITUTE BY PROF. ALEXANDER. facts in regard to this furnace, and its applications : The model should be neatiy made of any suitable materials, strongly fast One of these furnaces use([ in Bolton, England, since Novem· ened, without glue, and neatly painted. The name of the lnventor should be Reported for tIleSCientific American . ber, 1867, in puddling iron, shows some remltrkable results in engraved or painted upon it. Wben the invention consists of an improve· competition ,vith the ordinary puddling furnace, which may be ment upon some othermachine, a full working model the whole machine 01 summed up briefly as fonow� : an increase of from thirty-five will not be necessary. Bat the model must be snfficienrlyperfect to show The second lecture of the regular course of scientific lectures ' l with clearness. the nature and operation the improvement. b the American Institute, was 01" efore delivered on the even- o q it s i l � Preliminary Examinatlon.-Is made into the novelty ot'an inver ing of the 4th December, by Prof. Alexander of Princeton ��.metal��; an([�:f a ;e�L�saving of{;��l from�:���!ff�' twenty-four ;�:� to��f fifty:i per�: �!cent��: in tioD by personal search at the Patent Office which embraces all patented e. the amount of fuel usea. 'Yhento these facts is added that inventions. For this special search and report in writing a fee ot Colleg cbarged. $5 is The lecture was opened by an allusion to the figure in Bun- the Siemens furnace will last much longer than the ordinary furnace, and that it occupies much less room, it makes out a Caveats are aesiralJle an inventor is not fnlly prepared to apply for van's Pilgrim's Progress, in which the senses are considered as jf • pretty strong case ill favor of its general adoption for puddling Patent. A Caveat affordsprotection for�one year against the issue of a patent gates to th. e soul. The speaker dwelt in the most eloquent iron. The Siemens Furnltce is now being rapidly introduced to another tor the samelinvention. Caveat paperssbould be carefully prepared. Rels8ues.-A patent when discovered to be defective, may be relssued manner upon the beauty of the mechanism of the " eye gate," into the United States, for melting steel in pots, being llsed by the surrender of the original patent, 'Bnd the filing of amended papers. ltnd the mysterious agent by which impressions of remote ob. for this purpose at Nathan Wasliburn's works at Worcester, care. Mass., and at the works of Messrs. Anderson Wood's, and This proceeding should be taken with great jects are conveyod to tho mind. & Singer, Nimick Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa., while several other Designs, Trade l'Iarks, and Compositions can be patented for He xt proceeded to explain the & term of years, also new medicines or medical compounds, and useful mix ne mechanism of the teles- furnaces are being built at other places for like purposes. In at " arti ficial eye" tures of all kinds. cope, th bestowed upon man by optical sci- melting steel in pots it is found that one half tun of slack coal When the inventIOn conSists of a medicine or compound, or a new article ence, illustrating this part of the subj ect with numerous dia- of poor quality, will melt one tun of steel in three hours, of manufacture, or a new composition, samples of "the article must fur­ while the pots will last two melts more than by the old pro- be grams. It is quite impossible to reprodllce in a report. of this nished, neatly put up. Also, send us a full statement of the ingredIents, pro­ cess. In (treat Britain the manufacturers are now successfully k· d t', · paC" tI ltec ure. e part , h wever, can b dm e portions, mode of preparation, use!::>, and merits. m uIS --+ 0 f 18 0 � . � � � using clay pots at the cost of about fifty cents each, while the 1861, c our readers. Pat.ents can Extended.-All Datents issned prior to and lear to People often Imagme the magmfymg i lead crucibles commonly used, cost about three dollars each. now in force, may be extended for a period of seven years upon the presen. telescope depends upon the size of its These pots are being introduced into Nathan Washburn's power of a object glass. � 1l0W tation of proper testimony. The extended term of a patent is frequently ot '1'his is a mistake. An instrument with a small obj ect glass works, an�l in other s�eel works, and th�s item of economy is <;>f :mnchgreater value than the firstterm. but an application for an extension no mean Importance m favor of the SIemens fu rnace. It IS to be successful, must be carett1.lly prepared. MUNN Co. have liada large may magnify as much as a larger one the magnify inO' power & . . : . "'.found at the Lenox Plate Glass Works, at Lenox, Mass., that experience in obtaining extensions and are prepared to gIve reltable advice. d g the eye-pIeces. The lImIt ependm upon of the power of the this furnace will melt the same mixture in nine hours that in Interferences betwet'n pendingappI1cations before the Commissiflners ' eye-pieces which telescopes can carry, and give a distinct image, the old furnace it takes thirteen hours to melt. For heating areroanag-edand testimony taken, also Assi,::rnments,Agreements and Licenses depends upon the obj ect glass which determines the ilI iron and steel, the Siemens furnace is now used at the Nausha prepared, in fact tbereis no branch of the Patent Business WhICh M1JNN umina- &00 Iron Works, and the Renssalier Iron Works ; and it is found are notfnlly prepared to undertake and macage with fidelityaad dispatCh. tin'"O' power. In other words we behold obj ects clearly only . . . : . that four hundred pounds of' poor coal are found sufficient to EUROPEAN PATENTS. when theIr SIze and ' ummatIOn are together suffiCIent to pro- 1 11 heat one tun of iron. These furnaces are likewise now beino' American inventors should bear In mind that. as a ;:eneral rule. dllce a distinct impression upon the retina. The larger the ob- erected for heating, puddling � . melting, and purposes, by th any invention that is valuable to the patentee in this country jed glass of a telescope I S, t h e more light it will collect from W ashburn Moen Manufacturing Company, by Messrs. Bur- is &r worth equally as much En!rlandand some otber forei�n countries. Five by the . 111 objects towards which it is directed ' and hence the advantaO'e den & Sons, Trenton Iron Works, by Messrs James Patents-American, English, Frencb. Belgian, and Prussiall-willse cnre an '" Wood & Sons, of Pittsburgh, the American Silver Steel Com- inventor exclnsive monopoly to bis discovery am one: o fI g e lenses . ON HUNDRED . . pany, and by several other parties in different sections of the E AN" TH RTY of the mo,t intelligent people in tbe world. The facilities 'r e 1 ecturer next dwe 1 t b rIefl y upon t h e early hIstory of the country. of IbnsinessMILLI andON steamS communication are such tbat patents can be ohtained telescope.� Roger Bltcon, in the thirteenth century, made use - .. abroad by our citizens almost as eaSily as home. MUNN Co. bave pre. Chemical Action of" Light. at & of such language with reference to what "may be performed .. pared and taken a lar�er number of European Patents than oLber American by refracted vision," ltS to render it somewlmt probable that 'I'he interesting researches of Professor Tyndall as to the ac· Agency. Tbey have Agents of great exprience in London, Paris, Berlin and he er citie . was at least acquainted with the theory of a refracting telcs- tiOl1 of light on certain vapors and liquids may have no imme- oth � diate effect upon the practice of photography, but it is impos- For instructions eoncerning Foreign Patents, Heissues, Interferences, h there cope, thoug is no sufficient proof that he constructed sible l Hints on Selling Patents, Rules and Proceedings at tile Patent Otllce, the to say at what point in his discoveries a practical app ica- Pat. one ; and Baptista Porta �s said by Wolfius to have made i ent Laws ,etc., see our Instruction Book. sent free by mail on application. a t on may become obvious. Let us illustrate by a speculation upon the possibilities Tbose who receive more tban one copy thereof will oblige by presentin� telescope, but the description of the instrument given by the attending his recent discoveries. In his them to tbeirtrlends. inventor is very defective, and the instrulnent, whatever it paper before the Royal Society he states that actinic light de- Adaress all communications to . composes the vapor of nitrite and nitrate of amyl. Amyl iH a was, d oes not seem to h ave b d een use m any celestial observa- llIUN N CO radical analogous to ethyl and methyl, the hydrat.ed oxid" of &; •• Indeed, we have no distinct No.�; Park How, :hol, and its presence fili e ea .. James Metius (Jacob Adriansy) of Alkmaer in Holland but . . n cb c�veat.: . .. ' , tlOn. tor,: ...... except...... for: ...... a desIgn...... $]1) . . , .' m coll d has long been regarded as mJ urlOus, and eondu- 'IoOnn j!l1T1g eaol< appl'ca a Patent...... Huygens, as well as Borellus, to •John Llppenshe m, or Ipper- 1 0 1011 On lssmng e'�llorl!>ll lal Patent ...... $10 l L cive to fo O', without any knowledge of the reason why it should , ; ...... �; !II b. . . . . On appealto ComIDIS'lOner Patentc ...... I 01 . . ,." .....$�U sy ans Z ans, or J)ansen , a m lt k er f t spec ac es, f' M'ddl e- produce mIschIef. Professor Tyndall's e x t On applIcatIOn ror RelS>ue ...... (H 0 1 0 1 ! perimen s suggest a o , ...... te , ...... �:;u burgh. Prof. Moll, after all examination of official papers : series of possibilities. When fusel oil is in collodion, and I g� ;��:;��',;�r..:'lfx�;�;�:� � �.t.. �� . . .��:::::: :::::::::::: ::::: ::::::::::: :::J�l: comes in contact with nitric acid, either free in the On filmg aDI!:U (seveliyears) ...... that on the 17 • . 8ion th of October, 1608, Jaeob Adriansy was in · < ' ...... ' ....�\" trate of .amyl may be formed, and thIS body, On filing �pplicat1o!, for Design (fourteen ears) ...... _ ...... , bemg present 111 h h e -r st m . .. . . �;,() po sessIOn of the le , but f the film. when e p action · s tnt 01 mltkmgte scopes ro "�ome un· x osed to the of light, and possibly �te- olc:��d�o:ll;fJ'(j�� s���f:;�; $�� o�ni.� ft��ti��� " plam: ' . , . . m J t{e.!'leulH

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i s Boiler explosions, recent...... 26 i o Illinois Industrial University ..... 3'16 Obituary ofMr.E. A. Stevens . ... . 136 �� o o a ;s- Boiler foaming... lttnn����::::::::: Observation accurate ...... 297 � o ..... 148 ...... 1083 �l�gm� �lgg� , 250 i 2 Ocean, secrets of the ...... Sheaf binder, etc., Thuslow's�b iik igg Boiler test proposed...... Electric light, Berlloz ...... �� �� fr���it'i�g'iOi: �� . . . 32'� S. ::Ihnh �� bi �� f�Jee: ��t �� i64: 94 Oil and white stones ...... 6 ILLUSTRATION Shears sharpener, Morse Col- Indians, Sherman's report on ..... 3 . . , & 312� ��n��:�,�����C}���t��iigih· : �l�gm�:����iiies::::: . 162 Oilcloths, preservation of...... 56 A lins' ...... 116 170 : : : : : :111m195 I � r c�aw�f;�ct in . n r 69 spring and bolt, Bergner's Boring and mining experimentsof:: ::: .. �� Electricity and photographic: : ::: ��g � �irfa� �1� t�� e��r 6o ' Arti1lcial leg, Brioday's...... Shear's ..... 260 , ... 1''/0 21, 35 74 8�l i��: l���.'.' automatic, Mrs. Jones' Bowery explosion ...... ElectriCity, distribution of..... Sieve, 72 233 . Bp'on'- Opinion, dift'erencesin ...... 5 ...... Brain labor exhausting ...... Electro-magnetism as motive Inq�i�U�l!��e��'� co'�re .':.-:.-.-:..::::::.- ::::: 8 Spark arrester, Carpenter's ...... 229 13 (ltii-' 217 Optical of certain sounds ... 186 B and water indicator,Berry- Bra�s coated with copper ...... effect Steam 193 3 disc'oy: 4 dents . 81) Optical illusions ...... 153 Bread, to make ...... 57 EleEir:'6-�agneiiSiii; . man's ...... Instruction and amusement...... 250 ome e : . . Breech-loading cannon in nussia. 101 erles In ...... e'a�iy...... 358 International communication .... 345 Organism on Atlantic bottoTIl �ri� d O :�e;, t5i�t�,�l.� : ���:: �����l31!k���s:::: Gard ...... 213 ...... 345 Our planet-its past and future ... 170 ..... 197 : : : Brick machine, the Invention bureau, a nationaL Boot and� shoe shank, Savoy'I:l: :::: :: : :: 3121� ...... : : . 277 Brick structures, 105 �l���r.:'J �a�i'�:y:wesi 'side::::::: 2Z� Invention---Is it at a standstill? .. 402 Overwork and underwork Boring machine, ...... Steam hammcr,J 's . : :: .:::i� preservation of. 213 ...... 232 Oxen, best way of yoking ...... *32977 Holt's 33'7 s 289 Bridge at Niagara Falls ...... Elevator in Boston, large Inventions needed ...... 85 Brick machine, Hotchkiss Buss' c � . . . . 9 219 . (�) Oxygen light, the new ...... 232 & ���:� �riip��oubf��a6ili�: Aili: British patent system, reform in.. Emanuel, new temple ...... Inventions J;latentpd in England ...... 120 Broadway bridge, removal of..... 344 r . a l Oxyhydrogen light ...... 184 son's� ...... : . r12 ,1��m, r� , i66�M�2��: Ozone'in sugarretining...... l1R c pump, Sutherland's ...... Bronze, the age of ...... ���lg���' a� � 0 eiC'-'-'-'-'-.: Steam S441 Brorsen's comet, reappearance of 8421 Emplo,J:ers,duties of...... 20 270, 302, 318, 379 Ozone on a large scale...... machine, Stee,ring apparatus, 's...... 249 :;:'\5i 1 :'. �g 384,843,�g2: &1 Cane - Juice bleaching r, Manuel'sNorth ...... 177 Buildings, strength in ...... Encke s comet ...... 89,148 Inventor, a 184 Skelly's Stump extracto .. 56 .. 182 . 163 blind ...... 06 ...... 21496 c Burial case, experiment with . Engineer, how .to become an ... . Inventor, what constitutes a great 1 p Car coupling, Hard�T's ...... �·Hiid: l ...... 182, 229 . 104 330 2 3 ���g��gi�ri b�t8�� o��;rl� Burring a ve. _ Engineering feat ...... Inventors and Patent Office...... Mass 115 Car heater and ventllator,Francis' 7 . 280 Buslnel:lsand i scientificmen . ... 73 Engineering suggestions ...... 845 Pacificmills Lawrence, ...... 264 son ...... {. . . . t at ...... 120 Carriage axle box, Garth's ...... Engines, rotary and reCiprocating 121 ga,:j,oiic ' Pacificrailroad 19 :: :: u . �������.�'.���� 88 Er!csson's solar engine ...... ·179 II�xrron:� bridges,��d life of.aC\d:::::::...... �:: 24s\'113 Paint for stoves ...... 8:��1:�� e ...... 244 s s�i���� �.��:���� c Ene water works ...... 168 Iron corroded by salt water...... 56 t i Carriage ��spring,Ye��Y{C Sutton'sh:n:� ::: : :: ��& Calabar bean...... 10 Examiners to be examined...... 170 c ��b�r ��R��:��.��� . .� Carriage wheel fender,Capewell's 100 .... 245 ...... 406 I�g�, � :: ::::::::.i6fi,36, 74, 149 , 200 T Cal�co prtnt�ng, engraving for Excitement and short life ;��et:i��ift���� �� . ��' : Paper materiall etc ...... � Wilkinson's . . . CalICO prlntmg- rollers ...... 2 8 230 ...... ::W6 ' e 3 CenCattleter nerder,board attachment,Storer's . .. 216 ' rest and seat, Neuhaus' ... 228 Scetia, 8931 Experiment, interesting ...... Iron fortifications hematite:: ...::: t5g97 ��i��t ; !i�ri �lt�� :: :: J ...... 213 Thermo-annunciator, Dimock's .. 36 Canada, Nova etc ...... Explosions from liquid metals, Iron, New Brunswick ::1655:: "T '- .- : .- 1m Centrifugal machine, Barr's . 0 ...... 309 Patent in •. . . • •••••••....••...... 261 . . Canal boat, novel steam etc ...... _ ...... ' ..... 8�1 Cheese vat, Colvin's 149 b ' �I?�.l�:� Canal, our State ...... Explosive pro,1ectiles, use of...... 2:'1452 i���'r�f� Patent laws and horticulture Coffee roaster, Bode's ...... ¥�6l ;;g11�� ���iRf���� . . . . 345 7, 23, 46, 55, 71, ...... 186 Pat n Office afi'airs.. ;.180,218,397, . 392 Top, .the Lenox ...... , ... , .... ���};�8 Car illumination ...... 81 Extension notices Ironclad, theg�o;:� new��'�o�;(is English ::::::::: t�� t 407 Communipaw abattoirs ...... 117 . . Carbolic acid...... 51 1 1 1 Patente Office,B,d of Examiners in 243 ernicus earth light Trap, animal, Woodside's , 154 . Cop ...... tn168 Carbolic acid curing 168 ��9, �5 ��i, ��7S6;l.1:::.:�:: Patent Office,ch: ;mges in ...... 'fumbling barrel, Boynton's acid snake bites .. 393 335 J retorm in ...... 153 3��� �r:;{::.e¥by i�j���l��l.l��:::::::: �� Carbonic in water ...... ::�: Patent Office, 249, 281 g���6�1�at��� a l �.·e Japan, Fisher's lecture on ...... Patent Office rule,important . 313 u g . . . F aBO Patents, European ...... � � �. � 227 136 Patents, recent American and for- D 85 Cashmere shawls6t� �...... ::::: i�� Facts and conjectures ...... , . . Umbrella tip fastening, Pierce's ...... 24 . . 325 L .. 245 Casks . . iIY paf,er a go od ...... 1'J8,��,2i66:;Si8�' JJ: 2�g" Design for toilet table ...... �:�aday, rO'f...... , ... .. 250 Labor not dishonorable un l Designs for jewelry 8:������1 01' · 262, 279, 294, 810, 327, 843, 359, 375, 3\11 Diltlng and ...... J. Mead- 148 V ' skiiied' Patents, the classes of...... 1�: m; 218 draining,N. Cattle plague'tg�t� ..�f h�� ��.�:���.•...... �:::: 32� Lab���;";;'��' 36 ...... 378 ows ...... Valve, double ...... '.... ':-."-:'. .�; 153 : iaboi-: : : Patentees Exchange . : ...... 65 ' 'Vulve, ste m engine,Heiseated safetycllm lln'S. H28 t a t RiIfoe;a s��;ea ����:: :::: s�� Lakes, the northwcl"ltern...... :::. 330,:: In370 Door spring, Stimson's ...... , 184 a a 324 g��lfo�, ;:.l�:: :�. .���. �r:� ��d���!���:�::: : Land, changes in elevation of..... 265 ...... 85 e ' ...... 70 ...... 328 Drill press, radial ...... 3 · · · Caveat, value of����.'�. a.... : :::: �M Fire-proofbronze color::: :: :: : :: : :: l�i 'Lathe work and chuck cement .... 179 ����a��hr;, �6d.ern·:::::::::::::: � o o . . ·. .·.·. . . . 313 323 Perfumer's practical guide . · 389 Caveats ...... •. Fire-proof building tested ...... " ...... r��i234. Velocip� f �f:ede,i�� Pickering's���f ��:� ....� � ...... i�� 276 . 371 Permanent ways vs. light .. E . Cement, impermeable ...... Firearms in Persia ...... trains . 19 . 330 t�!���i·���:'::�!��i��i'of :::::'::::. 389 240'7 ... 97 Cement, new...... Firearms, management of...... I.Jetterfrom Robert Fultoll..... Elevator, pneumatic, Raney't:I...... 245 �157 ����:;�:!n�����liiei:;t"oiisl1 cc�. 1t� W Center of gravity in revolving F�rearms, repeating Lightning ...... 178, 195, 275, 291 54 . . : 19 Petroleum and schist oIls ...... 24'� . ... 340 wheel ...... FIreworkp, fires from...... L�ghtning on telegra:Rhw ires.:... Wagon brake Ladenberger's . 243,290, 180 356 Petroleum in the Caucasus ...... F Selfrid�e's ..... 856 Chalk, lecture on ...... Flood at Baltimore ...... Llllcoln't:Imonument, Mead's . .... ;·;2289;; 'Vashing-machine, · . 315306 229 PetrOleum oil test ...... 385 3 3 Challenge from a lady ...... Flux, blowpipe analysis ...... L�nes, reducing and expanding ... Feed water regulator, etc 'Vater elevator, Reynolds ...... 5 e t r 3 LIterature for workingmen ...... 283";'5;) Petroleum, origin of ...... a n � Water feeder, paper engine, Hun- � a l e :� s a . 21() �ri!bl��': � Iiatt�����.�'. ����� �:�:: 3� ...... 168 ....4 1, 50, 314 ��t � �f;clJ� g..ri� Ii'X� :: 113�� in r ���rci�F:p1 �'fc �n i;nf ais; <11 4 ter's . . Chemicalgft::Fc����tPoO;� nomenclaturefnlt��t :::::::::·: 1ij� Forge, the�� Parkhead: ...... t��g:gil�t ��fttl t��p' s h c ;Fishfarm at Troutdale, N.J...... 228 l���Yfi:�::.·.·. :·.·.· . . . 19� s e ss f ye b 3 o·t '1i i : ::: I dangei'� Floating batteries, circular ...... :!���l��;lp,H . . . . ggr�irg! � � v : �i� Pho��:���ing 'ecit"pBed :: 2� v si Wheel hub, metallic ...... 40 ,���k�: .�:�. . . . ; .... 177 �!�ti�: ;:;ife����b��e Kf�.�� : � t�������i:'t��; ;o t"s·on·ous·.·.i36·, a 8un' � '" ...... 357 Chicago river tunnel ...... �.t::::: ��8 Franklin, �ir John the ����:� po���g�e, fi��rer;s:::::: Window shade, Legg's ...... 134 ...... 274245 �i� ����fcgal ¥�learcii : 17 ..... , .... 232 Chicago savans French leather how made ...... t���;�ga::6i�'s'uppose'd::::::::: c;' iiic Forming machine, Peckham's....::: 3� Window wiper, Burgess' 195 at HU 88ar, , ... 105 of' age' . 293 ...... 2M Children, how to poison ...... Frig e wreck of.... . Lunar assistance ...... ,,, ...... 3;)8j� l : : i� Furnace, puddling, Wilson'..,. .. . Wire and rod cutter, Flinn's . ��:1��\� and driver, Jacobus' 257 ��a:��:teiegl:ai;h:::: : t · �tZ.�l '�'i'likiiig : 'Voodscrew 321 :: ���� � g�r� �v�s���� : . : : Pins, manufacturebridge', of j Wrench, Bradshaw Lyon's ...... 8�1�:�: 86 : :: :: : 373 Planc �ette ...... *17, ..69,... 7'0(...... 2), 107, 230195 G & 168 Chlorine for rats ...... �r� Fuel wasted1> in steam generators:::::. 1�� l 8 Wrench jaw, Faries' ...... 362 91 u 104 . . Chrome iron ...... 261 Fulton Ferry accident Machine manufacturing in Husbiu � Gate, automatic� Nicholson's . . . 278 351 a : s, � � 0 ::: :::::: : ::: :: JA . . 305 Chromo-lithography ...... Fungoid diseases in mangels ...... M h�ne tool makers, great ...... 148 t 5 Governor, steam engine, Shive's. __� ______260 9 c 9, Pleasure vehicle, a now ...... -4. �' ��'�.� Chronometers ...... Furnaces sp.ppliedwith cold air.. Macillnery, balancing of ...... 40 �� �� t�1 i 6J of"" . . 0 Grain cleaner, Millar's ...... 136 . . . 202, 261 .. ... 3fl6 . Plow moldboards, hardening Cider manufacture, ... . desulphurizing Machinery-its effect on wages ...... 28�) etc . . . : ... 407 Furnace WIre, . . . 344 25 Plug and bung manufacture Cit:ysubscI :ibers, to ...... Furniture, chemistry of .. . � . . Magnetic . . . Influencesneutrallzed 166 Pneumatics, question in ...... �Ol10 H ClaIm engIneered through (jon- MaIleable iron in Scotland ...... :: 8'� . . . MISCELLANY. 83 1 3 9 Poi�onpus drugs and cosmeticl"l ...... 340 gr�Bs...... Manilla cigars ...... � .. 3!!"i Heat Hamper, rrampkin's Figures preceded by Star' *) refer Cleanhness in ShOp8 ...... 407 G . . . POlrShlllgwheels for e tist" r a a ( . Manufacturino- minin2' and 1"1i1 Polytechnic d n ..... 32·t13:� t a i to illustrated articles. Coal, history and consumption of 386 GalVanic current and a tenacIty of road i em�'6 22 54 71 <86- College of Pa ...... 10 r1 i��, R ch� ���oii;.:::::::: 329 ...... 166 102, 118,t 150, 1Ii6 182 46'1 14 '2"31' Potassium and sodium ...... lI�� Coal, the burning of...... wire 8 2 . ;)8G Hoisting apparatus,t Merrick �� Coasps, subsl�ence of...... 265 Galvanic e�citing liquid, new .... 298 262, 279, 294, 310; 327; 342:9 358: 3\:10 405 Powder burned in firearms...... Sons' ...... & 113 A 145 229 : 260 Power looms in the S. " ...... " 238402 Co�tmg cast ...... _ .... Gas explosIOn...... Mars the planet U. Horse hitch, Middleton Haller'S 245 cohe�ion, gravitation .. 212 COlI�S Iron ...... 830 ' 133 Preservation, singular s & Adhesion, an.d stamps, devices on as inimical to life ...... :: : ::::::: 377 Mathematics for' iiiech·anics·:::.86·, ...... 2nD Advanta«e without cost 197 G '...... 10, 35 89 . ��b g�efdt���J't���lii� ���;�:� ...... 2/763HO COlllllsv�lle,half a day at ...... Gas lost-wet meters. Measuring high temperatures.... Aerolite Brazil ...... 244 3'7'1 153 . 2 4 In . . . . . Color b�lnc;tness...... Gas, naturaL ...... Mechanical arts experience in ... ��:;���t1�����aCh'el:S Hub borer, Silver's ...... i�6 Aeronautic experiment in En- Color-Its lIlJlnenceon veg�t� lOn 52 . . 248 8 s .'::::..::: : .'.':: �m . 248 t Gas stove, FrenCh ...... Mechanicalinvention proo-ressof nejveiiy' in':::::::: gland ...... 331 �i.l��rn��bre('it .. *100 Colora.do. mIneH and Prof.Sllllman Gas, the quality of...... 218 Mechanical noh.J8...... marine ...... 2 �...... 201Gil e I Aeronautics, ...... CommlSSlOneri\ofPaten ts, powers Gases absorbed by charcoaL..... 1 Mechanical skilland artistic as e s:cm Aeronautical Exhibition, London 66 , ...... 66 *53 � t t 361 ��i��; g�e�f��l ��cf�����giCcii ·. ::: 97 of. : .. 1 Gears without backlash ... . _ ... Mechanical skill and handicraft Ice pitcher, porcelain, Foote's.... rainstorm ...... 180 105 . . . : 57 Progress science ...... 401 Aft·it�an Comm�ss�oner o� Patents,the new Gey�ers of California ...... 211 Mechanics in California ...... in . 20019S Iron Ryan Hitckcock'tl..... Agricultural Exposition, Santi - Commls�nonershlp of ;patents : .. 74 . : 361 . fort, & ...., ...... 50, 315, 326 .. GildIng on wood ...... 56 Mechanics, national pride of· · · �����jlS:r�; J��bY����.::::::::::::: �� ago Compal'l�onand reiatron and SIze 318 Glaciers of Switzerland ...... 74 1 Mechanics, our greasy ...... 24S, 262 Agricultural machinery for South ...... 195 249 Propellipg boats on canalE< ...... 200 J. qon4uc�lOn of all and hydrogen. 218 Glass gage for steam boiler Mechanics, who ...... America ConfectIOnery-how' ...... 858 dividino••••••• 134 and ,vhatare 322 Prot!3ct�onto inventors,provincial l00 a a ...... 39a8..� made Glass mode of Metals durability of Pub Agricultural machinery, worli: on Cool, how to �eep ...... 73 Glue,' ::::: 19 815 ll� rIghts and railroailmonop- t:!��rig1�?,: to �c :. I::i:'a��8 ::: 194 ..: ,: liquid ...... Metals: the new .... Ollsts Aide memoire, silicious formulre. Copper and ...... 161 . � 83, 195 . ::::�::::::::::14 362 ...... 406 detecting 312 'YolkInb . Glue, opaque ...... MeteoriC shower of Nov th Public�tions,. ..7, 23, 46, 54,. 87, 31 Lathe for etc ...... igl 4>-ir in coal gas, ...... 251 . . 373 Ilew dentists, �otton fiber,.c nstltu�nts of...... Glue tempered and ·preserved .... Meteorites, new theory ... 118,150, 167, 183, 199, 215, 231, 263, � . 35 ...... : : 355362 r s Cottonplantln�-new lmplements ...... Meteors and falling stones il��:��1���lc::::::::::::::::::: 1�4 Glyph? raph of. ::: tgg�m";,���� t'e��t�� .;co;;p: ::::::: wanted ...... Gold fieldsg 0 Venezuela Microscope, the...... 83 � 85,�: 116 . . 'l ...... 3S8313 Pyrometers .... � g Alaska ...... 19 . §�i Cr�nk, loss of ppwer by the...... Gold h�rd t: ::::::: � Htehlll . . Power hammer, Shaw Justice's Athletic sp"'"tsand colleges ...... 105 Discases of men and animals .-::: 331 :: Roads 'v.anted, y ...... Power hammer, 'rand er's& ...... 161 . 107 ...... : � erica·.·. · ·.·:.·.·.·.·.·.·.· hetter ...... 5m3O�2 I Atlantic cable .._ ...... Doremus on the creation ...... ���fgg�ui�nl;U . Rock-drl�ling maclJine , .... 251 340 .. Rog�r Wllliam.s, ah�...... 294 Atlantic cable, new. French ... Drilling:by machinery ...... , . . . 9 Horse and his use ...... ;...... �, i�90 who � ;����l'�g ����; '�.: 309 .. OWlng;, q est O in ...... 21 � Atmosphere, tile ...... 216 . 407 ...... Dynamite and Nobel's paper ...... Horse �nd foot ...... ¥ u l n Punching�Yfe�! press, �ti1es' � :: ::: 296� Axes, eyeless...... 53 Dynami�e, experiments with..... orse ...... 38!J �un up stairs, why ...... 42 battle ...... _ ... . . �4:; DyspepSIa-its Hymptoms, etc ..... 101 � III . R B H�:� �\i����r,�l�fi "' 'of:::::::::: Sacrifice of and property.. . . .) O ...... 104 HydraulIc power and distant ma- life . I Ra�lway l k-nu s, Garber's- auimals, ...... �� Sn.f<:;tyJamp . . . C t Ears of d�OPing·. .. 85 . . . . ' *19 : ...... 22ft Hallway, 81 ...... Samtary . of workshops Portable, Glenn's...... 136 Earth a gasometer 3'17 cenii'lfugai. . . . condItIOn Refrige.rator, Sweetland's ...... Earth 25R Hydro-carb�:ms . . 372 �aponi1icatiollunder pressUl'e ... IN l a magnet ...... HyJ:���lractor,'for steam ...... 8 t : l16J e �arth cnrren�s, registration. of. ... 826 . . 38, 90 �ayagc art� and manufac res ii���r��br , �g:r��,i(fgr(y;1':d;8····· ��� HydrophobIa ...... �on8tructive, ,the u ... l:{j Earthq uake and tidal wave ...... 227 hCle1?-ce, impol'i- steamer, Thompson'B ... :: 309 sIbl III ...... Hoad : : e . . . .166,37'7,39.),. ltl l AM R OA : �:�l���:�� I o BUIEXTH'IC E I N Ear�hq uakes in California ...... ce, expansion of...... 313, 339 is clonds;� 8::::::::::::::::: 29�34.� I ! uary 0 apt. J.J. Com8tock. Scientificconventiol1�t nfiu n :�!i?r EatIng ...... 281 ce houses, cheap ...... ' .... 377 g� { j:B orton .. c :o;afe,Bur�l a�' proof, Marvin·/::!..... 6,19, 38, 51, 70, . . . . . 3 4� t progress ... e aw bencll ... 3a1 ditorial Rummary I o.b�t�:�� gf 10�!fl �ei�r. ��c : ...... 3j:� :--<�awmg. , Grosvenor's...... 91, 102, 122, 154, 166, 202, 214, 234, I�� ��g��i��iieai;::::::::::.l.�f�,���: O of D�' . � : : 121 g� �� r:ri�;�Wv'p sl · machlne, HasHenpflug'� 246, 266, 278, 292, 310, 326, 358. �� bituary Geil� G. Halp'l e : S e i · · l · ···· ··· .. 200 Icc trad".", ...... 273 ObituA'rY eremlahq. Carhart . ... W4 [· Screw rivers lOllg and· · ·· tg &12, �19 . of J 154 d ) siioi·i· :: ::: �J

© 1868 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, INC. 410 Jdtutifit �tutritJU. [DEOEMBER 23, 1868. Sea sIckness .. . 840 Afghan ...... 92 Boot and shoe bottomlllg . . .. . 284 Card grlllder...... 157 I Com sheller, 13, 60, 77(2), 108, 155, EJ e water ...... Seasonable l11UtS •• • •• 73 1 AgrIcultural locomotive ...... 284 Boot and shoe calk . •. . . 348 Card rack .... • •. 29, 109 171, 172, 206,CU 222, 301, 347, 365-, 381, 397 1 Eyeglass .• ...... Belf educatlOn . .. 313 Ag'llcultUlal machmc .. 126 and shoe clog . .. 123 Cal ds, sllufflmg and deallllh ...... 318 Corns, etc , ng . . •• ...• 173 Eyelet .. Senses, 01 the ...... 33 AIr carbll1 etel, 60, �22, 299, 380 Boot and shoe fastenmg...... 92 II CardIng engme Wd,dtesavel . 317 I .. 252 mac n f:lpeccl ISG, 333, Corpse preserverr Eyelet lll e �em;hlve plant, movehments of ... 132 An condenser.. .. . 77(2) 350 'I Boot and shoe gormg .. . 284 Cal dmg'engIne wmdmg frame. . 173 Corset 60, 109, 140, 20:i, 220, 2�1 1 n t to U8e . 363 [ .. . . 283 Boot and shoe lleel. . ..189, 253 Ceu-dmg ... . 155 bale ...... 141 SeWIng m�cnmes, g Alkab can maclune alalm . Cotton tIC F by PI l S . be �6 �f�6� . ... 1 27 •. 138, ��:��e�� o � tl :�: . �� .. ... 2�� Fan...... •... . 113, 379 . �H at� . 1:i�:l�Um �:/pOlons� ttl� t� �l� g� ��g �l�!t;� II g��b��i���: VICe I . Sheep plolected hom dog� �: : ;��<->89 Al t . ... 267sg� Boot and shoe sole 12,27, 78, 91, 154 1 Carp nt(rs' tt� . ... . 59 .380, ��381 Fanmng at;achment, chall 12 e ma or . 7, 125, t ' 1 1, Fanmn?; mIll 171, 204(2), 205, 1 . la l . � . machme screen . ... . 113 301 ��tfa��ri&�;���t�n h 11 {eIS' I'the:s . 1 �� and fireplace . . �6g� ��a ��g� � O I 8����f fr�{ueben del Cotton . 44, 20+ Fatty aCIds, solId :ShIPcan,ti, t e Danen . f�329 AndIron*�i ��: ��J:� 29�� Boot, �;�tI. 10IJ, Uij171 Carpet glllllllg �� ...... 139, ��221 Cotton plantel .. . ��: 20 J hIPS, eSIstance and lllllnc� 8IOn of 314 Amlllle dyes . . . 77 220, 317 Boot counter and shank. 188 Carpet stl etcher, etc , 29, 110, 139, Cotton press .. . 206, 221, 348 Faucet 11, 107, 138(2), 158, 204(2), S I . l e cleanel . " 155(2), 38 .. 1 221, �� perIl1l011ts t � ����l1 . :' 3� �6g;, :: .:��: Carpet sweeper gmu e . �� 1 Faucet filter .. �i��{�� �; : ll§ I g� �t pre Cl ln .. d. . 8gif6� f�� �l ��lting Fe tuC ig� f \ fance , � Y � ��l�l����u'7i��?t . i�8 . . · •.108, 333,i�� :::g r a l reno ator ��fk:��di\� ��rttlfe I t� 1�� :� : §; �g6 ��� £���Zr" 1�� g:���:t� axle · 86ngg �t�� cleelnirig' ... 108, � v 15��'111�'lZ�: 104 l1l<111ufacttrc, \ el ca ��328� Allneul� mgg PIt, car8 ,\ heel . . 33�1� Boot plotector .. ..45, 123 Carnage bow Iron .... . 332 Couch, U1 '8 Feathers, bleachmg, iSH m l n �gI: ��� u h mfant's Feed etc. �3t: SIze esLllllatIOn compala,tlvc. 373 Anne,tlIngpot, etc .... . •. 61 Boot straps, fdstemng . . 365 Carnage brace ...... • . 269 o g . ... 172 . . .. 2:l9 versus .. . .371 1 AnnUnCIator .,.. 395 Boot stretcheI...... 75, 172 Carll age brake ..... 28, 300 CCounterlI nxtUlbracce...... Fee bcutter 19 ...... 31R, 349 SIze wondel!llumocul rb . 2fB d l a,ck Skull a . 1 Apothecanes' labels ...205 Boots and shoes, sIdlllg .. 61 Call1age clIp ...... 108 CountcrfeItlllg pleventel ... 380, 39i' Feed heater 76, 123 Sleep:"""amonnt neces"aIY . . 2.8 Apple corel', etc 18(2),93 123,14-0, Boots, cuttm6' ...... 60 Carnage couplmg. 155, 187 Countersmk . ., POZ Feed aLei 44,46, 110 1�5(2), Small potatoes . 185 311, 404 Borax and wood solutIOns . 395 Carnage curtainfastemng, 124, 28.."5, 318 CountIng registel ...... 124 Yi 190,201), 300, 315, 318, 381 l-lmoke i:tnd ,e,g-etatlOn . 2�4 1 Apple gnnder .. 22� BOlIng m05, 396�� BnckurycIC ...... �9(2) : i� , 155� Castlllg hollow wale . . ���; ��}Ll33.'1 drlllk:�M��) 60 FIle� � handle 61 39h}!� Steam H . t r,b, 26G I C ' Cupbefl:erveSClllo

© 1868 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, INC. DEOEM�ER 23, 1868.] Jdtuiifi, 4:11 . .. Gear elevator...... Horse bronze dressing .. .•...... S4S e 882, 338, 334, 864, 279,880, S96 Rossing machine...... 287(2) . 864 collar...... 13. 28. 124. 236 Leather . tl:�:���g ...... 153...... •...... 2 �i� s'ian(r:::.::::·:·::·: 1§� Plow attachment.. 221 Rovmg machine. . . 76 Gear wheel teeth . . . 107 Horse collar fastellIng.. 24. 172. 269. 402 Leather cement...... 9 8 .. . .. 6 s Plow colter ...... 3 1 Row lock ...... 45. 236 Gear wheels. molding. . .. 880 Horse collar stuffer ...... 77. 2201 Leather. compound for ...... 8 4 � .•...... ••.... . tl:�����sE� i�n:::::::.::: . Rubber artIcles and molds . Horse detacher...... 22 Leather-1l111ngcutter . . 92 : Plow fender .... 349 866 �:;;''i�8" 1 1 • : .. 28 ...: : 1� Plow. ga 60. 76 [2]. 76, 09. 1 0. Rubber artIcles. soft...... lin1 8 seifI oller : . :: 1� Horse feet measurer .... 221(2) Leather, manufacturing...... Leather reducer. ..•...... S97 N 138. 1M [2 ].221 [3]. SOl. Rubber cloth . 3 �lfJ:;�I�BB. Horse 6hay2) fork6,1 27(2). 28. 29. 43. 44...... • .27. 43 S82s97t�:40S Rubber compound ...... 381 etc.: . 173 4'1.. 0( . 77. 109. 110. 138. 140. Leather roller ...... :: � ree Plow. hand ...... 138. 190 Rubber goons. in1lated .. 77 Gmger snap machme . 1,".31. 251.3. 320".. 284.7. 235(2).300. 317. J.Jeatherscarfer...... 75,. 140 :::: : �� g�:::,��:�s: .. . 3 22 &1 34 349. Leather scourer, etc ...... 849 �::r�fl:'��t�� ���:: : 42·. Plow mold board. etc...... 46 Rubber. parallel. .. 110 ����.� : . . .139. 40S t�:���� NaIl feeding plate...... 190 Plow point ...... 293 . ro� .•...... o ... Glass hght ...... 237 Horse hltch.. �. ��m: S82 :f�tanmng��c'\ier . 6 Plow, steam ...... 252 •...... ::::.: .. : . . . 1: : �1 �:Il �.;g:ine······· . : ii(92. �: Plow. subsOil ...... 108. 317 S Glass. manufacturIng... . 76(2)8 Horse hoe ...... SS3 Leather. . 40. 3 � 9. 1 9 33 18 . Glass plate grmder.. 2 �g��� Leather.work ornament ...... 28 NaIl machIne lubncator ...... 4S Plow. sulky ...... 3. 0 . 1 . 9 2201 ����Fe��ng·str p : . . ..1 3 ...... •. .... 8 '0' ...... Glass polisher. . 2 a ·::: . Lemon squeezer . .. . 0 3M Plow. wbeel ...... 2.222. 7 Sabot . . 300 . . . 6 6 � ...... Saddle ...... 365 Glass presser . . 0, 2 Horse knee boot ...... ��:. irs 404 Letter box ...... 29. 43 ����t:� fastene;::.:: ·: Plow. weldmg...... 123 77 ...... 42 ...... •..•...... • Needle...... :: .. :1:.. 317� Plowshare ...... 404 Saddle luggage supporter...... Glass sign gIlding . . Horse 404 Letter1lle 174 . . Glassware...... 42, 284, P�o7�f53��:�::�k1fso��{. • . B ���l� :::. : i2t Plumb. s9.uareand level. .. 24 Saddle tree ...... 141. 2364 BOO t n � ����te fi : ri l:, g .:: ::...... • ...... 61 .381 · . .. Glassware mold Horse power brake � � � . :: . : : .. : ..: : . ... : � .i' 'in PneumatIC street car . . 882 Saddlers' clamp...... 28 � ...... SO ...... • . ... 1 ... . 5 �¥; . . . 3 -kmfe . . 28 SadIron 27. 296 glgg�j"ollir:::: Horse power chaIn link , 1 7 Level...... 59. 108 ...... 3 6 .. : :.: . : . ' Horse power draft lever...... 174 Lever $rapnel...... 402 ��;p����iinciiing :: :: .. ::::.:: .:: �� Pocket-book fastenmg . .. .11. 952 SSadIronadll·on handle ...... 1. 714 .. 3812 • • ...... • . . . Glove...... 1�5 Nipper. cuttmg . 76 heater ...... 7 2 Horse power fastener. .266, 347, S48 ac 0 o • . .•...... 1 Glove fastenmg...... 61. S4S 108, t:��� atc et ..: • �gf:;:���"a�R';:':��t��ke Sadiron holder.... . 0 Horse rake 1o��r: 'r h : �� �:rrR��/�\�!�'i::i:P;.eventing ...... 8 .. . 94 2 t�� t ;';';i': : · ...... 2 l�i .. Pole, vehicle ...... �91 SadIron support ... . 13 �1�N6r�� . .:... :::: :: (�7 l � �e�e · ·: · · : : :: .. . ..:. �1 anc r: . . 4 Safe. burglar proof ...... 140 . .. : 172. e . 30�:2. 31;li6. . • 7 Llftmg� jack. etc .• 220<:ls ���:��n�ftle· : ..: : : . 11. � ..ba l e . 44 !;��i 38 9 ...... 8 . gl�:,S����in·g ..·:·:··::.:::::: . . � 3 6 93 3 PortfolIo�gli:�:��.... :i:::l . . .. . 20 �:f�. ���:p�1 : . : ..: "is;. i25 ; i40: 1 3 0. � � 2) : aC e · · ...... 2 · . . � . 5 5 Gold, etc., from ores... . . 2 , 39�� Horse sunshade...... 172 Lightnmg rod...... 93. 865 ��t Cr k r · ··· : :::: : ..� : �a� Post aU$er ...... 300 Safety hook ...... 8 Go n . : : . Post drIver ...... 123. 332. 364 Sail sbeet pendant ...... 10 �67 1 Horse yoke ...... 285. 268 Llghtningkllm rod. bracket...... 59 28 ...... • ...... SaIl � � . . . Lime ...... 205. 222 ��� .!t0a�� ini�9��i�92:mi41?, 1��: Postage stamp . .. . . stops...... 07 ) 9 S81 . . ... 3 ...... •... •...... 8 � •.. Il 13 Gram '1llnder ...� ...... � � . ..: A�¥: 203(2)�:. 403 �g�:�:; &����i��er . ... :: : : � e SS3.381. 395.� 404235 Posthole borer ..... 174. 1221.235 Sa supporter 1 126. 156. tl T � :: : ...... •...... 156 . 8 .. l . .44. 76. � . � .. 3 Nut roaster .. Potato bug destroyer .. 09. 2S Salls, reefing,etc ...... 348. 4 S6 Horseshoe153. 176. 189.205.9252.. 93 (2). 3 � �� ....•..•... .• �:!���� : ,!-WIthout� : weldmg: :.:. .. :22d6�...... 252 a . ot Saltmg trough. stock SS4 . 380 2). 3 2 Lmks t�� p ...... •..• g�:f�, . ..174. 268.: 269...... 3'7( 141,2). 205� ���:,�� �:�fe����.�. 108. ' Salve 44. 404 Gram drIll .. 402. 403. 405 tc ::.::: 92; t�� 3.34. [1iJ: 28b£h��38 . .. �JIf.1��.I� Sap spIle ...... 2 9. ��:I� hoe . ::i2 s Horseshoe blanks, rolling.. . . .SOO �. ·:·i68�t��r2b���: 3 SS2. 347 [2]. 263. 0. 403. 404 880 61 . . 8 . . a���: ·12; 2 ti��i� :i."�;;:".safe...... ��1 o �g���g �lg��� . . . . Sash fastener ...... 2'J 7; 253. Horseshoe calk sha,p e[ : 2 LIqUId 35 ...... • ��:�� i; �t %,. ;i8 �. JOO(2) Liquid sampler...... • . . . 2 ::::: . :: ·::.11k Sash gUIde block. . . . 332 5 ...... • 3 ...•...... 0... • 00 •• •• 62 ...... 23 � ��li���ier ' Horseshoe machine ...... 227..302. .44, 350251 Llqlds, atomIzIng .. 0 Oat·dustmg machine . . Potato sack 1lller. 40 Sash·mortIsmg gage...... 381190 . 6 5 GraIn mlll feeder, etc...:. .. . :. ..: . ��,�2 7 Horseshoe naIl machine .... Liquor. refining .• ...... 2 3 Potato sllcer ...... 174 Sash. sildmg ...... 61. 1 ...... Grain rake...... 110 .. . 1 Lltnarge se Rrator, etc, ...... 75 8W�1a�'f.:1ni::::::::::::::··:::::::: Potato washerprese .rVIng . . . . 284 Sausage stuffer28. 140... .2 ...... 78, 189, �S8 Horseshoe toe calk...... es ... m( )· 0 ...... 8 .. . . .• .. � . . Saw 27. g�(2�; 3�� Gram register...... 16 Horseshoes, attaching...... 221 t�����a�cll[E \87; ; : : : : . Potatoes, ...... 301 : Grain separator ....11. 45(2) 61 . Hose and hose machme...... 299 i89·. 205 811 : .. 11 ·6i. �� Pots and crumbles. moldmg ..... 396 408 ��; :.::: 6 331 ... .. ••••.. Saw and handles.... . J64 (2). �l���h.1J:fu.k6:7 �381: Lock. combination...... 2M: 397(2 ��) 011 cup 108. 139. 141. 174. 236. 2 9. PoultICe cloth . . 40S80 ...... 155, .. 1 ...... 8 ca � n ...... 23 6, 40S333 :g:� ���fl���··:.. . .. Lock, cross-bar door . . 2 f :::: Pounce holder . 18'i, . . 9 �:�, � � . 157, GraIn, stori g Horse rubber lmlng �J�7tg�:. . .. m:. ��2 Lock. door. . .. 12. 108. 123. 205. 395. 403 8il. llru'iJ��tmg·::·. : Powder, explOSIve ...... 13 c���fa� .� ��� . . .. . �t Gram toller...... 221. 316 �g�� ter. Lock for trunks. etc...... 299 t ...... :: .. �g Powder for blastmg. etc. . . 78. 187 Saw clamp ...... 45 ' . . g�:1 �:::�y�{;: l n atB 2 ... 268. 317. 318 8!l Fa�� .... . Powder kegs ...... 268 Saw-filmg machme ....92. 141. 206. 300 f�J'J�:. . .. Lock. hasp ...... � .� .� �� .:::. : � : . : :���: �� indIcator ... . , . 124 : ::...... : . ��: � Power and machmery...... 237 Saw frame, buck . . 20!11 g�:�� l e Hot·bed sash and frame...... 203 Lock, 44 8ils� ::. : . ·i 3 Power hammer...... 83657 Saw gage...... 139. 3 7 Houses, tire.proof...... 850 Lock. permutation .• ...... 4 .. 'lr� fu� �:: Howel and crose ...... 221 2'21���j �:lll5(2) ����';.W�maC;�lne.: : :::::i54; : : 7. �� Precious meta. ....l collector. 60. .220. 380. 381 5 �"[,1�� ll ��: ...... �:: i��d���::·:· Gmppllllg'iron.. .. :: ... . 7 ..2 69. �glS9 Lock. safe.. ..• ...... 205 8i t : : 1 Press straIner...... Hub band fitter ...... 3'n t�8 .... :.7:il(�� ·. ���: �r Gra 6 ...... 8 .. Omtment for horses, etc ...... 0 Press and .. 12 �:: �a��:�::::·:·::::.:: . �Mj3s�'1� hJ�2 �'t5�J81: Hub borer...... 111 fg�� ty r :::: ; . . . 6 . i& 300 Hub borer clamp ...... :�i� ��� �:: : . 15 g�a�:���,�1:;��8it\�· . 3 Press, hay and cotton ...... 124 ...... ::::. ��:59. i� 6l. 123. �56.(2) 284. 45 • •••• 0.0 Saw Grate bar.... 332 ...... LocomotIve . 00.. : �43 : .:.:'1 .. n Press, 011 and tobacco...... 76 horse...... l49 Hub, metalhc. . 108 5 Saw, ...... 251, 25� Grave mound ...... 2851 re LocomotIve drh'ingwheel ...... tr or . :: : 2 i �� a ic ...... scroll . .. . � �� �: : :: 11 Saw set . 77. 13 . 17 Gravel dlsintegrator.. . .. 24 �����ift :&����2;236. 3 LocomotIve smokestack ...... 109, 317 8�� g�.i's'l:'� .�� ...: :: ' 7 ��:::ur.eu:Ni�lt 1 9 2. 138:lJ:� �6J.J GrIdiron...... 27,188, 404 ssi; 864.47. 865.348. 40516 Log cart ...... ,.... 864 Ore, desulphurlzmg .:n ...... 1SS Printers' galley...... 77 sharpener .12,62,219,�22,9m5,4( H6G3) . 3 S ... . Saw Grmdmg mm . 173. 138.189.252.316. 318 Hydrant cock key...... 2 8 Log sled...... 12453 8�� ��g���fo���. ���?�� !i6 189. Prlnters'lnk ...... 13 .. . .. 28, .. 15 (2) . • . 5 Saw swage Grlndstone dresser...... 77 Hydrant curb...... 7 1 Prh .ters' leads, cuttmg..... 1 6,334 173 34�, 380 ...... 61, 286 ...... Saw Grmdstone frame . .... 187 Hydrauhc pressst ll.... .1SO. 316. 403 tg���2��!.\h������;138; 1 140.1 Ores, etc , treatIng . sZg1 Pllnters' rollermlterer material teetn dressing...... 3806 r ndstone gearmg - ...... 285 Hydrocarbon I 154, 155, 171, 187, 3 8, SS , S81 Ores, extractmg gold, etc...... S 8 Prmters' Inrule ...... 94 e i ...... lin ...... 366 2 8 g t 0 Loom belt shipper ...... 77 8��:� j,ipe PrintIng colors . ... . 107 �::I�� �a':!�,��·: ·5liJs:i4. 1lO1 6;1lOi7l(3j; G�1���ii {�gg!��C6::� " ::::::': Loom, Clrcular-weavlng ...... 172 .. : ::.: . ... 1� Prlntmg machine, address 17<. 2�2(2). 2 3 . 2. 347. 349 Groovmg machllle .. .. �g r ang nt s 6 SawmIll ...... 60. 108. 187.. ...252.. 217..184 .. . 299 I Loom, embrOidering ...... 403 � 13 ;si7' 1 Grubbmg machme capstlfn . 1441 Loom ftllinl!fork...... •..•. 301 8�f��.i: �1e� �. � � .:: ..... �l3 1 �g����� �� :i� :9, 6"t:109: 9 , 3 SawmIll log turner.. .. Gun barrels and stocKs...... •. . Outlme map. geographical . . .. 0 1 Scaffold ...... 1.44. 349 un . 7 Ice boat ...... 204 Loom for frmge .. . 126 �+ . . ... 8 arrmge ...... 347 . ... 43,251, 301 6 e a .. Prmtmg press frlsket.... :*:. : Scaffolding. .. . . 0 . 123 � Ice cream freezer.... Loom for palm leaf ...... 7 ...... •.•.. ::: 4� ��. Scale, chargIng ...... 250 f Ice creeper ...... 61, SSl Loom harness . 139 8i go� �i'h .::::::::·:··: : PrIsons, constructing ... 12 ...... 8 12 Projectile ...2 ilf', 267. 397 Scale weIghIngedge mille...... r...... 59, 141 . .. , 332 Ice cutter . 92. 16 Loom harness machIne . . . 126 1 .... 1 .. G��pg;�er· . : ...... 141, � � . 28. 1 Scale, .. 9�J Gutter, toot pavement.. . �. ... ::::���: � Ice elevator . . 833 Loom let·off122. 124. 155. 171. 172. 8�s{�f�redge: .:...... :::: . : Propeller . 60 [2.J 77.,94."51. 0 SClssors ...... 60, 109, 316 . Ice, manufacturIng ...... 91 253. 379. 395 140. 268. 284.. 397 and sifter...... 76 ...... 173. 268 ...... Ice pItcher . .... ;48, 125, 833, 349, 382 Loom. pIle fabflc . p Propeller. canal boat . . . S64 Scoop . ... . Scoops, shovels, etc ...... 404 II Ice preserver...... 269 Loom pile Wires, operatIng ... 172 Propeller shaft ...... SSI ..V�, 55 ...... 61. 6 . Loom shuttle .. .. 108. 171. 186. 208. 318 Pad hooks and pads...... •.... 75 Prunmg hook 3 2 9 Scow ...... 1 Illummator for stoves, etc... 847 . . . ..11, 2 Scraper ...... •..•...... Implement ...... 13. 27. 3495 Loom stop motlOn ...... 189 Paddle· wheel ...... 237 PrunIng shears.... 1 , 200 .. 171m .. . 6 . . Screw blank feeder..... HaIr dyer.compound.. 253. 316. 347 Index ...... • 3 Loom temple ...... 268 ll 1 . : : . :::::...... ::: ·:::126. � HaIr ...... 284 Indla·rubber balls ...... 58 Loom yarn beam ...... 122, 221 �:fll�g�er.· . . . ' ��fi:' . .. Screw bolt...... 156, 300 Halter ...... 8 :: . : .. . ..��' .��' �: �gs Pulley block ...... 29 ::;crewdrIver ...... 123, 124, 205 .. ... 2.. 1745 Ink p�d. hand stamp .. . 23 n 7 364 . . . . 1 . i ...... Screw guide...... 4 Hames ...... 1178.5. 1287. 28 Ink, sympathetICrin g .... 4S tg� �ate;: ·,ndicato� l�2d.��: �:iM)"r"������.::...... :::: � Pulley. frIction clutch 12. 78 [2]. 402 Screw handle attachment. . 1556 Hames fastenel 29(2). 170 2 . [a�J.P �, .. 61. 9S 108. 109(2). 125 205(2 ·29; Pulley locker ... 1711 ...... 125 I��� � �5 6 sJil ' �:l�� ...... 6 Screw, notched... Hammer, 8 9 ...... 6J i, �i /; 2 33 . l! �i: 397 g�::'ponnd :·:: i8s; Biii. Pulley. loosel ...... 0. 40 6� : 9 45 '1��: �; . Screw plate ...... 2 etc.27, 43, 4 Insect destrOyer.l09. 124(2) �� Lu£:;c;t�r. 5 )lt�2k �19 O PaInt, manufacturing ...... 98, 237 ��l\��: :eWg::��!img : . 2 15 381 139 5 1 1 ...... ��. Screw tap ...... 3 . �8.�:�3: �: �¥: S:f� : SS 1 . 72. 90. 2 . 22i. 226. 252. ! t ��c r a r . : . � . 7 138 1 86 3 8 3 8 �� �� : ...... • 63 . .. . 1 �: � e �� � �� �� Screw threader . . 7, , 41, 2 , 1 Handle bekmfender. tinware ... Insect net ...... 8 Lugs •. . . : Pllip and fibersep'a rator 1,'9. 172. 2 .. 78, Handle. .:ws... ��171 .. 1 um 10. 28 2� 29. 77. 10 Screws, mauufacturlng..... u9'i and fork...... Insulator ...... 77 an2,i 4d��e a :: : : :: " l 8 . . . �:�'fg��f . p 1 1 � Handles attached to tools. . ... 123 . ... . 2 Lumber dryer �{l��' . ... �64:.�. . . .. �::.60. �155 � .�h��.� . . ' � Jli• U �. ·S::�:·3�9.14 s§g� ,lgb05 Screws, molding ...... 334 : 5 InvalId rest ...... 2 05 Screwed boot machIne .. 187 Handles to axes, etc ...... 61, . . 1891 8 IodIne, manufacture of. .. 81 Lnmber measurer ...... 91 Panel machine . ..: . . . 171 Harness . .. .. !�lb �;�g���er:: : '832 Pump attached to barrel ...... 10 Scroll bender...... 334,.. a48,.. 365 . 1 Iron and steel, 28, 92, 204, 286, 368, � �: ::: iiii, Pump, .. 364 .. 8 �: . , � ...... Hcrubblng brush . 9�, 267, Harness makels' clamp . . 3 9 380(4).. 38175 M .. . 379 bellows . , 3 204 36 . 6 Harness pads .. 109. 368 64 Iron from sugar, separatlng . . Paper bertmg...... Pump debrIS cbeck ...... 8 Scrubbmg machme ...... 4 ...... 61. 6 •••• ••.•. . •••• . . ... Scuttllng vessels...... 317 Harness Ilng . . . . 2 Iron-hardenIng compound .. . 381 Mace, polIceman 8 800 �g�tmachme Pump, double actlOn .. . 124 Sea-bathmg ilfe .. j •• ••••••• •••1 5, 283 .. : 3 Harness rosette 5 Iron Ole, reduCing ..6Q, 189, 252(2), S64 Magnet, relay.o...... 43 2), 404 �:��� cap s66·. 011 well ...... 4 hne...... S96 ...... 188 . ... ( . . . . Paper . : �J Pump piston...... 172. 174. JOInt for cans, etc...... 2863 3 kmfe Iron pIer ...... 44. .. 1108 S49 ...... • ...... 1 � on �1f ac : .. : . ·i1; . . �:���:: � X8fe :: . Iron preClpltated molds . . .. 252 r t·:: ·· 270. 3�� .. � PumPump,p, lreturnotary. drip...... 848 Seat oack � . .141, 269, 364 Seat. elastic ...... •...... Harness snap...... :.. ::. :...... ��27 Iron, refinmgcast . �21, 237 �m�Malt � kIln tIle ...... 92 �:��� machine' 1 5 Seat 25353 . . ...• g��:l'r ... 5 ... 8 fastener. vehicle ...... 1 Harness 13(2)tree ':;5" 141, lSI, 284 Iron, shee'(j and plate ...... , 204 Malt liquor. brewmg 221 Paper conar patch .. . 7 Pump. stock ...... 23. 1 . 219 Seat. Harrow . 6 I. 299 38 Pump, submerged...... 189 spring ...... 190... 267139 110, 2ll7., 238. 252SS(2)3.. Iron structure clamp. .. . 2 7 mill ...... 205 • 1 8 1 5 ... . 253. 268 28. . •. . 8 6 3 39 1<84."99. 001. SS2 397. Iron worker ...... 269 Mandrel, expandIng . . .. 29, 123, 187 �:��� ���t;iOld�; � Pump, valve ...... 9, 2 , 0 , 3 1 HeCI etary ......  ...... �I:: W Seed coverer ...... 220 S:h. 349.380( 2). 381. 39il. 404 IronIng machIne ...... 78 Manger ...... 9 SS8 Paper fas'tener. . 221. S82 Pump, water charf;er ...... 0 3 110, 2 . . .45. 365. 395. 403 ...... •...... 268 ...... • 15 16 6 Heedel, m(�), 29, 30, 4.�,4 , 123, Harrow rIding attachment 59 Ironmg table 301. 3 . 3 . 39 Mangle...... ,. . 78 Paper ftle 157. 317. Pnmp, wrecking 156. . 1 . .•• 7. �arrow teeth.. . 6 •.••.• . eng:ne . : 174. 187. 189. 204(3).2<0. 23 ..t, ... . 2 9. 332 Manure, etc ...... 402, 408 �:g��'r�r��i.��;:���: .':::::: . :: : � ��i:'l!.� g iosJU: 252. 26 299(2). 315. "arvest".. 415(2) . 46. !!S(t) . Marble. l'ollshing . 173 c ope. ratIng · ... . 2�6 •• 000, 38oO1,�. 3 5 332.3 .. . Papel maclune aplon .. 26!J Puches, �'. ros and�, m8nuflng 004, {iSO, . 9 ,40 ., 404 1\�1 141: .J Ma.rble sawer...... 395 Punching 7 3 ...... ' ' ' . . . 6 2 4 Seedmg . . 1�O li2 3 tl::�)f6.nlhf::' ·::: · . ::.. :.: ..:· 22i; Paper machine vat . .. . SOO maclune .. . 284 [ ]. 9. 402 . �51 Jack band twIster ...... 17 Paper. manufacturIng ...60. SSI. [2] 366 ::leme ...... 107 Japanmng . bmldmg . . . .•. metal ...... 24 Martmgale ...... 205, Jl397 Paper pall. etc ...... 252 SerVIce pIpe. . 204 J .. . .•...... •...... •...... Oluers' clamp ...... 1 Mash tub . 12 Paper polisher ... 269. [2] 8ettee . . no ball and . . 44n Q ...... J omt. socket ...... Masts of vessels, securmg ...... 139 Paper pulp fromwood...... S97 uarter Sewer . , .... 110J!J ...... •..... 28 ...... Joint clamp ...... 28 Mat ...... 285. 25S Paper·rullng machine . M, 77, 269, boot. horse... Hewer cleaner ...... 205(J) . 28,881 ...... • Sewer pIpe...... f ,mt, umversal.. . 3 Match. mgar . 404 uartz crusher ...... 139, 347 76(2). 141. 189. 1 5 ...... 6 ...... 11 (, III box. 2 9. 2 4. 49 Match composItion. . 316.. 332 Paper sack kmfe . . 93 uartz diElsolver ... . 1 Sewing horse...... top...... 59, 6 Jug ...... 205 Match machine.... . S95 Paper stock washer ..�.. '. �� 77 uartz mill . . 62, 188, 23 Se 9 l�3; Match safe...... 43. 44. 267. 286 Parcellng, manufacturing...... 396 �ulcksllver furnace ...... , 45 ���(l4)':'�:.'�ii. 1t9

© 1868 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, INC. 412 Jcitldifi� [DECEMBER 23, 1868. --� -- ---�------7- - � ----�------124. 206 ...... •• 141 •.•...•...... ••.••.• .•...... •.• ... 178 . MedallIOu scarf rin Sbuttle box ...... Stove door 44 I Tube puncher Window sash 1 Leather. rubbercoated ...... 62 i � ..6{2) 00 . 1 89 i ·o : ....•...... • 316 I ...•...... •.•.....• . . ort sing machme ase. .... 4 box cam ...... Stove doub ,, ven: Tubing welder 1MIl Window sash balances r ... 13...... 107. 155.. 29 Leatherm splitter. etc ...... 3 B 1 M SIUIt1lle ...... ••...... 2 7 .....•...... :!3 e .. 302 Stovedrnm 29. 6 1 TumbTer brush Window sash fa t ne Llght g street gas lamps...... g Slinttle spinlUe ...... • , 202 156. 190. "03. 237. 253. 269. 286...... �.2 Stove fiues. hot air...... 75 1 Tnmbler stand 2531 268 Lock. alarm...... I 0 Sf,ckleserrato r...... SSS 140 ....253. ' 284 301. 316. 332. 247. ",9.J 384(3). 396 ...... 70 Stove foot rest ...... Tumbler washer...... " Lonnge. convertible 0 ' tt 46(6) 74 3 oar ...... 125 . 174 156, 252, Lubricator . 0. • •• • 270 C eID, , 1 , Stove leg...... TurbIne wheel gate ...... Window sash holder, 75, I ...... I 1I I 0 ..h pa • , ( ) 324(') �l� �: ::'::::::. '::.'.. :: 59: . 109 8 ...... aOI, 350, 7 deVIC.���:e...:: ...... �'l':( Stove, magazine ...... , .350, S64 TurnIng irregular forms ... . . 157. 395235 Signal 125 . 2 1 . P fiagfor vessels ...... 288 Stove oven ...... 5 9. Turmng tool ...... 318( . 2:!'�] Wmdow sash pulley ...... M , Signal ...... 253 Stove oven·rack;Bhip ...... 13 Turpentine still Wllldow sash supporter. 4Ji_",156. Signal. pyrotechnic 94. 3 7 (2). 864 . 94 ...... 7B Stove patterns ...... 382 Tweer ...... 1 . 368 = Mash and malt fermenting..... Parlor stove ...... s . .. . 46 . 140 . . . 206. 220 . e Stove polish...... Tweer iron ...... Window screen ...... Material for varIOUS structures. 158(S)J Pencil trade mabodyrk ...... 142324 �l���n�t�� :�:l,�� ry::::::::::: . 221 . 2 2 . 251 . . . 77. 403 d • . . . 20s g Stov ...... Twine box ...... Wm ow scrubber ...... 108 Meats. etc preservmg ...... Perambulator Silverware cleaner ...... epIpe ...... 7 ) . 2 54 ...... 94 13) Singemg machine...... 316 .. 13. 61. 5 2 . Type casting machine ...... 347 Window shade enamel ...... 219 Medical vacunm chamber..... Picture rrame...... Stovepipe damper . .. ( 350(2) 1 ..14. 174.386 4 .898 1 138. 89. 252. 269. 299 . . . . ( ) (4) ' .. ... 1 1 Type machine...... 109 Wmdow shade fixture. ... . 2398 Melodeon ...... I Printers type ... Singletree brace ...... 138 ...... 379 . l07. 205. 285. 368. 64 . . . ,8 r...... Stovepipe drum ...... 9 1.188. 205 Type setter...... : 76 Window shutter .. Molding cutter ...... 382 Sirup pan elevato 3.'l3 . . 237. 316 . . 29. 13. 28 . · · · · . Size for paper making ...... Stovepipe elbow ...... 1 Type writing machmemecham . cal...... 141 Window shutter fastener ...... 85270 MoP head.. · ·. . .. · . l 350,,(2)""- (2) I R i 10 . . . T p grapher. Window shutte!' hinge .. 4 MOWlng m ach n e .•. . ·S·.·30 0 " s on...... StovepIpe shelf...... 23. 93 � o , ( ) . plates . . 190 SizinG'compo ti . 92 27. 62. wi . . . . 100. 286 Range ...... Skate. 43. 157. 865 Stovepipe suspender...... Window shutter operator. Mo ng maChine grmder . ... 221. 252. 2B4(2B:fuN�: ��:,\'fe;p� ��i b� : U 3 • I � � :: : ...... 93. . : : .. :::::.�: � 12 .38 Window sprmg .. . �:��::.� . . N S ...... 267 Umbrella...... 11. 1 7 2 �:: �270g Skate fastening ...... 173SSS Strap bolts ...... 6'�. 6. 5 Window strip...... attachment...... 100 . 9 40 .. . . mbrella runner stop ...... 318 Wine coo Nut machine . . . 4. Scale dish ...... S66 Skem holder Strap holder ....2 ...... 11 .... 158 U 7 ler ...... 5 ...... 12(; 3. 3. 0. 266. SOl...... 92.24 . . Nutmeg ...... 238 Skin stretcher. etc...... 78 Straw cutter .. 46.3 Uterine supporter Wire cloth ...... 285 grater...... Scarf ring ...... W ...... 395 (2) School desk standards ...... Skirt measurer...... 140...... 268. 270. 896299 382. S80 Ire cloth painter I BOO . . Screen Skirt supporter ...... Strawberry beds. mulching ...... 91 W,re screen machme...... 28 0 frame 142 ...... 332, 34S V I Wire teeth 12j Sewmg ...... machine...... 4b Slate cutter ...... 109, 138, 395 Strawberry culture ...... 7860 . and cards ...... 86, . Hlate frame . strawberry ripener mold ...... r...... 173 Womb supporter ...... Ore separator ...... 324 Shirt collar ...... 94. 110 . . 12, ...... 108 Vacuum app. tns Wood benner.12.45. 46. 124. 155. 171. Slate frame dresser, etc ...... 124. 268208 Stubble cutter...... Vagina inJector 157 Shirt ...... S34 .... 4 r .": 124 Shovel and tongs stand. Slatel grmder..... 12 . 288 Stnmp extractor .. Valve a rangemeiit ": :':::::::: Wood rer ...... p te pol sher ...... 02. 11. 139. m' �' 315. 331 bo . . ��: Show cag(' frame...... 46 S a trimmerI ...... 155 382 Valve check ...... 46 . 11 1 110 . . . . . 9 · �38 Paint ...... l Slate writing...... 267. 3.Q2 S b ri 1107 Valve cock ...... 1 W d � ij �� l:��hi � : : ::: 403 .. Slate. 8 :�� l';,R� ��:::::::::::· · 15 wggd � � � ::: : ���i\�'i :::::::... 21 SugarS�b::: cntter� ...... n ...... : 249 g . g. . .. : ...... :::::: 165 knitted garmeut ..•....•... Wood p lisher . 189 �:��:;,�':?I��O���D:::.::::::· :::::: f t Sleeve...... 12.00. 188. 267. �:l�� ���?�lr. : :::.: O ...... 8.1. 6..2 ...2 . .. 403 . 270 . . : : .. 235 sorghum juice ...... 138 44. 78. 21":.::::[2].236:'.:::252. i�i Wood. preserving. 5 5 2 . u . � ���t\r:;:I �.��. ���:: " .:: ::: Sleigh.... . 395 Sugar from Valve gear ... 2 . lll SSS. Petrole m refining...... : � ... 62.9.349.331...... 108 397 404 . 316 . . 00(2) . Slelgb brake .... 4 . 286 Sugar jnlce. clarifying Wood·saw g machme ...... Petroleum . still ...... 350 ...... o •• o • • ' Wood 0 •••0 .. o.o . 0 , • �fa'l�':,��;:'1�. 174 SleIgh knee 347 Sugar, mannfacturing • • 45, 349 splnts, purifyIng.. . 45 Piano and melodeon ...... · . Valve gear steam hammer ' 91 ...... 94 Statuary. group:::: of ...... :: .... : ....::::::.. m Sleigh runner ...... 174. 236 Sngar p.cker...... 154 g e 60 92 203 22i 269 Wood sputter . .. Pianoforte...... 30 . . . · . ..2 8, 8 5 Valve lob : n; 3482 n 76 3 ... Sleigh shoe mold ...... Sugar pan derrIck...... 6 1 l i fl x a d e : ..' _0. . 40 Wooden box machi e ...0...... PIcture card frame ...... � 8 Steam bolTer l'nmp ...... 7 866) t ...... 124. 205. 220 Va ve, n u n v nt ...... 12,3 22 . 8( SmOKe s ack Sug r refiuer ...... 5 Wooden handle polisher Planer chuck ...... 2 Stocking fabrIC patter...... n...... a 9, Valve motIOn. steam engine... . 3. 285 .233(3)3 Sulph te . . 220 ..12 28 d 190 Smokehonse ...... 190205 a ofbarytes ...... Woo en rod connection ...... 157 PI.ning machine ...... Stockmg fabric . . . 1 Valve. pIston...... SSS 8 ...... 124 44 109 6 '/ I 7 Smoking pipe ...... ).· Sulphuret sep.rator ...... • 15 1 0 Wooden traymachme ...... 108 Platform scale ...... e 2'1.29. 108.172.28< 3S'J 138 Valve safety ..28 2bs 2li5 299 30i dle .... 126. 142. 174(2).324 ����� b·as :::::· ::::.. 4 Smut mill. 62.1l1.l. 77, 141, 253, 299 Sulphuric ether ...... 1 203(2] bun r ...... 249 Plow ...... 00, i 171 ' ' ' ' 302 ...... 13, 206 v . :���:�( ): ri: Snap hook...... 171.221. 80 Suppository: mach ne ...... 75 ' ...... 186; 3 Wool burrer...... !333 Plow, gang...... n �s : :: : :� . 76. 155. S Surgic.1 Valve seat ...29 ..125 . 2 2 25 IC ...... 166 Plow. subsoil ...... 142 ��c;, �,�f. ;�i� :::: ::: : . : : ��� Snow plow ...... 174 .plint...11. .2....0 .2. . 7 .... . 2513 Valve slide .. 124 5 302 Wool p ker 220 alley ...... 126 Snow shovel ...... Suspender 92 5 6 • .115.3 50. 97 • 33:\ 863'379 Wool presser. etc ...... Printers' g ...... 288 .. . 059 110. n 396 206 Soap and detergent ...... 109 Snspender. cloak and coat...... 063 Valve. ste.m engme . . 125'267' Woole cloths. dyeing ...... Propeller ...... 02... 350 T ...... 1 26 . 3 6 . 86rj[21 table . . . . 233 Soap cnp 27. 44. 6. Suspending clamp..... 9 1 348. S6:i. Work applIance ...... 285 Pump ...... 5 . 61 ...... 189 Table fork ...... Soap cutter ...... 258, 349284 Swaing machine...... 1 Valve stop boxes ...... 126 Wrench.Wort extra ctor ...... 334 . 124 10. 27...... , ...... 48, ift . . 347 99. 60. 205(2) . Tobacco pipe. Soap making Sw or reel ...... Valve tube end 4:J. 219. R Top. . tool handle...... 125 206 252. 284(2). 331. 864(2). 397 gyroscopic ...... 94 Socket . ..2 3, Swing ...... 28 . 44.205.324. 300 Valve:.water closet':: ·:::::::::i,ii. 38�. . fountain ...... 5 . 324 . Soda S02 Swivel. gag ...... Wringer roller ...... ,317 Railway rail, etc...... 232 126. 154. 187. 188. Sword...... 61 Vane ...... � .....44. ... 45.... 140..... 222.. 300.... 156 r ...... 13 R r 174 fg� gun':':: 1 Sofa bedstead. 302 liangmg.. Vapor burner WrIst pin fitte . ubbe fabrIc ...... Trade ::::... 78.. : ...94(2) :::.: 1 ..10. : 1g �. Syringe ...... �1 _ 4 [ ] 6 mark. 8 7 2 WrItmg table. etc...... 253 Rubber mold filler ...... S8 14. 46. '15O(2).S1i6 . 171. 268(2). . . 286 187. 204. 302 142. 174. 238(2) . 324. :l8� Soil pulverizer .... . 301(2� Syrmge bed·pan ...... Varnish ...... : 29B alvanized iron ...... 31 . 247 y Soldering � Vegetable cutter ...... 1 S Twine holder...... 110 r 38 � ' � Y arn. . . 39. 2 9...... 110. 2 � e :::: :::: �����:�l� ��r,,::� ���::::: :::.:: printing . ... . 1 6 286. 300 Saw ...... �gla�::l � ;�: �':':'�� ....:" ....: 332 T . 253 grmder 270 v and lleelcompositIOn � I Vegetables. preserving ...... Yarn. SIzing ...... 248 Saw ...... 254. SO'e 267 • 93 267 174 Sole cutter ...... 02 Veliicle.self.propellmg ...... Yarn. washm� and bleaching ...... 205 SawmIll, CIrcular 270,... 302,...... burner . . 850 fastener ...... 23 ] 9'7 60. 109. 186. 286. e�ow wash lOr burns ...... Seeder 350, 366, Vapor ...... 110 Sole·linlng 92 222 6 � 349 3 Velocipede ..1I8. 285...... 78, :)82 V se ...... 300 T bl ( 3O'J 382, I0 e...... SeWing machine...... 0 382 , rounder, etc ...... T:bl::cioth ' p:otector ... . ' . S65 124 Sole molder, . 20 . . ..: 286 ...... 349 Sole·sewmg machine ...... ". 236 ' ...... 139 Venser...... SSewingheet metal machI bennede tuckr. . crease..... r...... 397126 ...... 4 T bl desk etc log ...... 897 Z w Sorghumbroadc skimmer.ast ...... 42 T:bl:Sh benches : etc ::::::::" ' :: 107 Venser stay d d...esIC ...cat�ng ...... 154 7 Sower, . 404 d ...... 403 VentIlating an ""T.:I d . . . Sirup filter...... 210 Watch top plate...... 1 4(2 . . . . Tack Ol er k . 85 2 ...... 1 30 110 3 Ventllatmg s sh·a uste ...... 188 �l ��ii� res ...... S ate ...... 850( ) Spade ...... 285. Tag and fastening 15 lal,44, 1dj�5, 155,I 56, 204, � g!fg� . . .' ' 33212 ...... 46 Well cnrb ...... d gmachine ...... S16, 3S2 i ;::::::::: : ... ' 12 VentIlator .. 1 = � ...... 5 Skate fastener . 3501 Spa in 93, 1 , 86, 2S5 Ta l clasp, milkers .. 267, 897 Iron ...... 29 174 Wmdow bliud hin�e...... Spark arrester ...... 24 1 27 ...... 2 ZInckIng Slates. makmg...... u d ... TaIlors' measure : · : 204 � Spavi compolln ..... o#� .. Tallors' pressboard:: :::.: ::::: : Venting core . 155 � · : ' : ' Speaking trumpet ...... 23roo . 140 Vessel mover ...... ���f;� ,��d: C.;,t : .: .: :: :: :: ...... 76. Tailors' seat ...... 1 9 Spectacfes ...... 283 xtrac .. 220 3 6 Vme and trellis ...... 3 65. 3 5 Spmning machme nn: g...... : . 302i�� 284 e t ...... 316 . . . 94 Speed chanO'er. machinery ...... Tan bark tng · · · · · ' 267 Vme cntter ...... fSpring heads, ellIptIc...... S lll trat· Tank' d eSlcca 1 I·eac hed ...... 270 ...187 . 287. 316 Starch sugar...... S86 herical ttl� onometry. us Tan • ...... Vmegar. manufactUrin P 316 ale·feTllleuting 125 189 219 220 REISSUES. . 238 ng - ...... " ...... 108 Vise 59 (2J 2� 2"". Steam engme...... i . Tanners' hoO'k. . 186 . . , , , ',:::1, ' ...... 190 ...... 28. 205 o z . 285. �95 Ste.m engme packmg EXTENSIONS. Spice-box . 140 ri lng . battery ...... 284 . . . . . Tanning lIquid. decol125 126 (2) 1 SpIder ...... 270. 323 365 Voltaic 5 A Spike ...... T.nninanningg compoiind:::.157. 252: 285:403 Vulcanizing fiasks. closing...... 7 �:� ���:1a: ��ing::::: .:::::'46 2') , � SP!ke drawer d die...... 156 I Air carbureter ...... 405 ':: Tap an . 141 .. .. . 238 ���ric"P "e����ror ..: :· " · . A P i ...... · ·174" � ...... 62 : iio 1118 Tape box ...... 11�f���·J. .; · . Supporter, female...... 6��. 'ln � :��I�:r� ��:::::::: � •. • :.156; J . W ...... 190 ...... 40. d . . 12 ...... t ...... 270 Anchor ...... S�inning awing head. etc ...... :J� on SuspenSIOn bndge ...... 142 F ring 138 Target ...... 238. I ArtIfiCIal � e ...... WO nni ng ...... 123 . .. . 11. 26. 110. 2�6. . SyrInge, enama... S P I fr a�e . .. ening Wagon.... . 248 I A x ...... 158 jac .... " 23' 365 Tassel fast ...... 156 W ...... 187. 21!1. 283 B Spmnlng i 4 "98 1 iSiI Tassel mold coverer...... agon axle. 13 I Spinn ng mac h 542 ' 1 3 Tagging.... B T Bottles. . 1 1'l8' 1 ' 186 302 3 1i 49 ...... 3:34126 Wagon bolsterbox ...... 29. 4�...... 9.2 18!!, 404 corking...... J ' g • • • 316 Tagging shuttle...... Wagon J l ...... 4 05 ...... 44 i i ug in ...... Tackleb ock : : : :: : � Sp nn m�chi ne r . m shuttle winder ...... 348 Wagon brake ...75 ,.!l3. 124.140.15'1. Ballasting vessel...... 30'� �����s : : :: ::::: ::: :: . : piumng . . . Tagg g 253. 28 . . S eeI ...... 30 ' 379 and coffee 171. 188. 189.203. ",,6. 28'(, 5 t . . .. 1 � t' e m ...... 'J50 't . · • 268 Tea packer ...... 61. 156. 84. 3489 7 :':':: : � �f� � ':c� . : Buildings heated byst a SpirIt leve ...... 43 18 T and ...... 2 34 324. 24-1. 248. 395. 39 � �� :: :::: .. . ��l.�:� . ��. • 9 ea coffee pot � M�! safety ...... :.:.: :::::..... �x.g62 e . . 289 Wagon 77 fastening 6( ) Trnck. . Spirit m�f lhi"" ...... 'ii5 'is6' i1i7' 252 Tea tray...... cbafingroller ...... Belt ...... 12 302 C g ...... ' ' 76. 123. 316 . 1?7. 396 SpIrits. ! lU 59' 109 124 203 Tea kettle ...... Wagon coupling ...... 1 .. Bit brace ...... • .2 3( ) 3 . . . . SPIritskrtit nmg.. • 299 Teapot ...... 11 Wagou hnD ...... 55 5 2 . 9'7 BOller. culm.l'Y ...... 110 V Calendar clock ...... ;8G p i ...... · ...... · T "'l g a h 44.126. 219.237. 3 4. 396 S l nt n % · i e lin m c iue ...... 188 Wagon.iack .... 2 ���� ,:'��n:,�o'; ·iips: ::", :t!oat ...... 382 .. . Spoke an d e l rc· ...... 36546 Teat cup mIlking ...... 59 Wagon load hay binder ...... 189 Valve. g:�3�!�����i���;����:: Spoke. extens on ...... · h 61 Wagon . �o�ang 'llaia'ine J...... ::::: � : :::::::: �J . . 124 T legrap escapement...... pOlehetc...... 59 402 :: Cardmg achl e...... 206 · e h 107 109 17 reac ...... 317 . ::: : : m ll Spoke tenon ...... i ...... 186 Telegrap instrnment. . . i!,. Wagon er pr . :: : : : 2� C C Spoke·tenoni ng mach ne...... 261.365 Wagon running gear...... 157 B�ic1i�ac�in: ��. e����:::...: m13 Va��l�::or condenser,�to,,��I.��'��. m: :etallic : ...... 94 g:�g�::' ����rea:, dg radu9.iiiig:: Spool holder .ti.. i . . Iii...... · T g i l tor ...... 76. 285 Wagon seat ...... 76. 123. 138 236. 897 ...... E · .. Mf; · ele raph usn a . : · : . :98m ��I��\ll��;g v;;ssej':::: n ��nr72 g1 7:i'2ss i5 f(J 91 .. . 126 ���i\� ������::::·: :;�g �·j ts· Spoon •• m�, � , , , ,' 3 ' 397 Telegraph key·board...... Wagon skein...... 171 . . 7 gf .f oln :: . l Spring ...5' ' 802 Buckles ring-8and harne88 . SQ ::::::::.:  :.:.. :.:...... :.:.:::: 850�i . Telegraph, printing...... 20 3,22851 Wagon sprIng ...... '�70 I Clock, alarm...... Spring a4.1ust er' ...... l rap t 6 Burner, h�drocal.'bon . . ill ' i" . . . 3s2 Te eg h wues, s retchIng.. Wagon stake ...... 331 \V Clock case front ...... 286 . . ... 28 Wagon top ...... n . . . -� 206 Springs. bending t :f 'c .. 205 Telegraphic able machine...... bow ...... :l65 ___ ...... 142. Springs. sec ring e ...... 2 Telegraphic crelay ...... 258 Wagon wfieel : ...59. 208. 301. 249 er . C� .u . 6 ... 204. e 1 . . . 1\2 ...... 317 �Washing machme ...... 302 Spnr ...., ...... 204 TellurIUm ...... Wall coatmg, bUIlding...... 396 . I ...... 77 .. . . 382 e1evator...... O(2) J) Spur and creeper . .... 0 Temperatur alarm ...... Wall paper trImmer...... SSS Canon. b�eecb·loading. . ... Water . 46(2),174, P Spur . .. . · 6 e 220 330 . 12t . 1 wheel . ... 'i...... 2 T m � . Wall paper. oof...... Cans,seallng ...... '" ...... 206 Water wheel...... ,180'3) ase . . . . 401) eno ng m chine ...... 382. water pr 13 ...... 302 .. . Daguerreotypec ...... u ....and e ...... 283 chlsel...... 109 subterr.nean...... Car coupling.. . Water wheeli gate ...... ,318 I . bait. Tenoning Wal ...... 78 Weather p 1 28 · a r Car heater ...... str ...... R1 8. 386 ���� . . ::::: : Carbureter ...... 22'� E nar . �.�::::'::::: ...... 11 �;:[ ���::::::· : ...... : :: :;:�p 8�:s�"t': :::. ::::. . . . 3 f� . . ic: 191i;220: Car rack ...... 126 1 "g ...... �� · : : 29. �299 30l � . S rod ll ...... a ...... ·75•.. Terret fastener ...... Warpmg machine stop motion .... � 126 Excavator...... a! Stairs, s ir l . . . 269 Thermostat ...... 109 Wasn bpnch...... 12 CalTlaltec heck brace ...... Eyelet m.chme ...... 62. 14� Stall. norse ...... 27. 76. 92 93. . 107 1'10 .... . Thill couplmg .. 94 . Wash bOiler..... 1109. 124.125. Carriage circle coupling...... 332 1 lllxer . , ... " " " " ' 124 125. 155. 171. 17'3.2 ,ln• 217. 74 90.204. Stamp a ...... '1'72 301 � il.% 138. 141. 155. . 1 Carriage SPrin�.. F Sta.mp,hand ...... , , OO<.J' 34'1, 363, 300, 379 253 267, (4) , 302, 316, h .. 1 . • ...... • 8 2683s1. . . . Th ...... 300 . 6 (2 .403(2). 404. 405 DESIGNS. ..•.•. Stamp mIII .. . tti . . . ill guard...... 1ri 3 5. 8���g� :;,ea ciii;,e::: : " Firearm ...... 14� · e ...... � . .. . 896 ...... ::. .. . :.:.. 350�ro Stanchion for ca · 300 ThIll shiftmg jack ...... Wash pounder...... 31172 ChaIr leg tIP . . 142, I up ...... o 8 . 405 Starch. puttint, ...... 125 Wash asm pipe...... 22 Children's CRlTIage ...... 46 G �tarcb separa or ...... 'i8 ili5' aoii 208 .. . 4;1. 1 Churn...... I · Thread cntter ...... 27. 302 Washboard...... 109. .. J63. 395 ...... lH(2) . 6 A ms Station indicator ...... • • 318187 I Thread guldmg plate ...... 29 Washer...... CIgar mach me .. . 3 I Grass seed han e"t . , ...... 14(H) ...... 76 4 ...... 142 Stavejomter ...... ii oo '267' 3 7 1 Thread polIsher ...... Washing compound...... 1 3 27(3, . : : : � Advertising panel . . .. Grate bar...... 850 1 13 h . g Biic' " " . 14 Stave machine ...... 40B Thread .how case ...... 1.... . 253 Washmg mac ine ...1 2(2). g�J :.n�bric','eia . : : : :. 1 Grindmg mill ...... 3.'10 ...... W .• 23. 1�1_, 45. 60. 77. 92(2). 93 (2) .110. 123. 126. . . . 270 1 Steak masher . ... 187 Threshing machlne ...45. 8 Corn planter...... S3 2 B , metallIc...... (j.,! regnlator ...... 220. 864. 381. 396(2) . 157. 237. 26� 2 3. l . 08 Steam and fire . 316 4" s(�h 299 .100. 30 (2) . 252. 310. 316. Cosmet c...... 324. """ I 141284.. 187. 188i Badge...... 46 covering • Corngiu ...... Steam boiler TIcket case ...... 291 45.(2] 317. 318. 331. 324. 249.830'�.63(2 . 384(2) . lt ...... 3468 . . 78 H fnrna e ... 6.1 8.157. . . 29. t . r Steam boiler � 4 3 Ticket pnnch ...... P95. 6 Cu iva or teeth...... 174 Bonet imitatIOn b aid...... r Steam chest oil glo e ...... � 39 1 . 46. 78. 110 . �205 TIcket register...... J37 . 237 Cultivator Bottle ...... 8 Harvester ake ...... 6� ...... 2 . 9 . . 14 Steamcondenser76 , 78, 252 Tile bender ...... Washst.nd ...... 9'�. 1 0 Bridle front ...... Hay·elevatmg forks...... 0 317 . 126 142 Steam engIne, ioo ' 3iJii compOSItion, etc Washstand screen ...... 1 D Bust of F. Douglass ...... 3 H.y prcss ...... 379 •' 381 •' 404 TIle 92 2 Tile. fiooring ...... Waste water pipes ...... 88 1 . . . 1 7 2 1 g ����.��"'::: l:a�fe� ��;�Wi�.��.�� .������.::::: . : ::::::::::: �:. :r::: :; · • � : . . C 14 �t�:::: :���� g�r�ff ::::: ::43;252: flll'.;r:r���� :�gR·case. rubber. ::��?:.�� • EgW�� ...... Hmge machine ...... 1� . t ...... 122. 171 Dryer...... �46 . . . 42 p.cking ...... �¥ Timber graPPle ...... �� Wa ch cham � : .. :::: Car axle bo ...... 39 Horse power ...... Steam engme joint 220. 249885 ...... � ard x ...... 8 Steam ellgine.osclllating ...... Tml be rd resser ...... : 12 U ..... C.rd basket . .. 78 94(...... 5). ....) 43 Hot water apparatns...... 14 piston ..... 300 TImepiece...... :;:��� ey ...... J1' Carpet attern. 26(5 . Steam engine ...... Il: ...... ';':::' . �ilS E 17<1(1 ) . 190. 2 8 2 . 1 Steam e. reciprocat .... ·::: ::.::·: J: () I engin 23 . . 126 .'l �8 �� ( \�bllll: 7 f�� ��':imachiiie ·:::::::::::::::::: :;:�g�F:�!r�£���.���.. . . Ears for paIls ...... 13l ns. �m. . �� ...... (...1 4.2J5 r .... • 397 n � � ���� ...... e ...... er P e.. Steam engine registe ... I � .f ·m tai' :; t R �[�arri';";,iici< · . I� ';;:�Y�;l;��rpoii. her ��r ir� 733� I��ri���'ii iiia iitaciiiilii';' : : 75 .10. f f � t e �� : � a ...... g rse ow...... 2 er. n � ·.: · . Steam enfioe. rot�. � 1 TI�:lin�(i Jeadpipe ...... : ::::::· �17 I = lo 78. 110. 238. 2M 1 15 . 1 :::::: : 864 WatchmakersP43.drU 61.l .. 92. :.:125. 258.3:: :00.:: 3792 C ck case. 24. ��i6. 31 ; 379 Tinners' firepot ...... 187 Water closet .. 3ONoom: 39 7� 324; �: ...... 140 Water elev r F 8 I. Steam exhaust regulator ...... 396 Tinners' machine ...... ��� it���: :1Of:8: :1t6: 405 Coach lamp ...... 366 gradnator .a . M 268 I P gla s.... Steam ...... 40360 ����fh� �fai<;;::::::::::::. ::::,u. Water gage...... J:��r,�";.;, · j,iiosf.hate ·for ggl}�� :� s .... � t:r� ��IiUCk::: :.::::: :::: :: .. 8 2ii(2i: �� 3 8 • ...... � p i s :iOO(2i; .... 405 2 ',' T'nware seam p resser.... W !::'�te:. e�8 'i09 "ii6 i� m 324 Firearm. breech. oading . :::::: :222(21 Cook stove la e : ::::· 324 Leather band. machmery... ..::::: ��� ����;.ator: ; ' . •• . . .46. 206 ���::::9 2 '2f(2i109 123 124 1 40 T rebender ...... � W:��� e e ... Firearm. magazme ...... 405 Cooking stove.. 94(2).126. 142. 324 Leather·splittlng m.chme ...... 58 98 107 , . . . .. 1� • • 2 .. . 157(2 . 4� :l l��; r . �� ...... [l; gst o .. t8 t :::; r � l ( m� {,.��� attachinent: ::::::::::: Water proO!Cloth Jl���:l���Wi.ii.;.:::::::::::::::::: gg��if �.��.�. �: : : .. :: 1 gg iigUred fab ic·:: :: . .. 187 . ��248 . . . 110118 ...... : ...... : .: ::. 200� §.�:252� (21os�).269(2)�.285.286.i sOOt (2): Tire heater ...... 44 Water proofingcollars. etc ...... Foot for tubs. etc ...... Cuspadore ...... 268 Loom heddle eyes ...... 206 . . . . . 315. 316(2). 317(3). 331. Tire roller ...... Water proofing paper. etc ...... 12 4(2 Friction pawl ...... 866 Lumber planer .... 384. 347. . . . 126 348 Tire setter ...... 11 . 253 Water. purifying ...... 205 Fruit gatherer ...... 13...... 142. 190 D M • 331 397 weldIng ...... 300 .....l 98(2). . . . • Tires. Water108 wheef 1 Fruit Jar ...... 9� • (2) . . . . 110 Steam geuerator gas turuace ... . 222 Tobacco box ...... 188 �& 1�(2)" Fnrnace. blast...... 382 Drawer pull ...... • • . . 206 �t:�: lfi�::���::::·:::::::::·:::: c 1� ,...,. .,2 . <: (). 38 ) Furnace oar·roasting ...... 190 ,I Molds. earthen tube ...... fg�:��g. g�f�:��::::::::::.:::.:: l . 1(2 Furnace. smelt mg ...... 324(2) E ' . . . 249 t e Steam heater ...... 7 5. 109. 302. W;248 Tobacco cutter ...... Wa er whe l cas ng ...... 251 I P 220 . . l72. 173 Steam pump...... 78. 318.879 Tobacco dressmg machme ...... Water wheel curb ...... G mblem rmy and navy.. 78 . . . 123 e E • • . 1 206 Steam tral' ...... Tobaccc dryer...... 332 Wat r wheel gate ...... 171 ...... 1 0 P.cking. stuffing box ...... s ...... Embossed paper. etc. .. 46 . � : :::::·:::::::: :;, ;, ::::: . :::::::· : :;:���:� �l����\���::·::·::::·::: a ��:rat��: : : : :::::::: Envelope scroll...... r · ' 11� t�::::b'6�I �i ...... 187 fg .!' ° f fdt :: � 125(2 . 809 :: I . . : :: : :::: : . �:E�� ��t�� m.;i Trnnk caster ...... 02. 128. 235 i ndmill ...... """ "" 7 Lamp ...... 1 . 1 2 2) VIse. cast Iron ...... 6o! M( • . . �' 396 W • am burn r I. S 44. 107. 122. 156.. wl�ag:�lt��iio;.er::::::::::::�: L p chimneye ...... 227036 " . tove. ooal . 3 � Lamp Label ...... 46 W . 173 2 5 T 1:':Nie:::::.::·::·:::.::: .. :: ;Iost332 Wi d bl .. . 7 • 253• f���ghi l d! t 324 Lad es' collars and cuffs...... 6 Stove. cookiff." .2 2 Tf�hJ'�Ili>orter:::::::::::::::: 173 WI�d�: bli�d hr:g��iii:28s. ��:t��: iiiixe;:;etc :::::: ' : : : i . S8 Washer securing wheel to axle ... 286 t �lm: � t �:."! . : � . 7 ;200: � • M . :i2; ' 7 :;�ag: �N as� ���l'ng::::::::' t��a • .. h �:� ko; l:(�) ������.��.�..��.�...::...... ::::::...... � oss ...... 288 . .. , . . . . 286 Stove damper. ilium a Try square ...... 141 Window cr bar .:: �: Lawn:,�� mower�;�.������� ...... ��.�':.:::":...... 73.:reJ&l94 M at box" ...... 174 :;�:J::i�Window;. cur:g��tain��or roller s::::::::::::: ...... � ch .

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U Cl it n ed IMP ORTA�T. gBation ���!� to endeavor !?uto asCertai� !��?n the be����st and s�!i!!;'�_&fest Lamp 'li<�lue of Burner lor u.ing the products of 1:'etroieum,aod also to HE MOS'AT V L·UAB LE MACHINE 1 he the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN as in-yestigatettle ments of all other apparatus for usingthe . t or planing irregular �md straigbt work, in all WELLS' EVERY MAN HIS OWN LAW n c g t>etroleum for ranCbes f O d r ing i t e 0mb na n, MOld R an ad'oertising medium cannot be Q'lier-estimated. rodu t of illuminating- purposes. Inven b, ,, pO W" O W:: tk. 1.. � _ � ()rt , i t,i°ct t n' ' w Tng a d lan ng Ma . h ne o 8 Va ety Mol ng a d Is a co!n��� ��cPr�Rb{����()!R: !h Bg�fe'rs of h tors. and all others interested. are respectfully ra , lJ. t l ness tranStl.ctIOns for EVERY STAl'B IN TIIJ1 cVrculation is ten times greater than o o y o a s l U.?l�iM� Its that f �'!t;,s t�st t�;r�d �� Jg�i&t>W. °CH ���ERg rlI�� c\�;k �������. M��� ���bi�����l��� ��:��n� ti��ar��f��� THE ENTIRE LEADiNG PRESS OF THE COU�TRY any simila')' iournal now published. It goes into 0f th" American Institute, Room No 22, Cooper Build ('ent, and t'or planjne:, molding, and cutting lfre�ular 1ng, NeW yOrk. fOl"mR,our machine is unsurpassed. unqualifiedly indorde the work. We make a few short all the States and Te rrztories, and read 26 1* JOHN B. RICH, M.D., Chairml'm Com. The Varlety Machine sold oy the Gear's. is a direct in- extracts from ttlepress : is in all _,___ . ___ fnDg:emf'nton the GrO/l.venor and other Patents owned "As a legal adVIser, a�ways at hand to instruct the libmries and reading rooms of the .<>lelyby UR, and the public will pleaso notice tbe deeds reader tlOW to proeef'd1ll SUlts tl.ndhusiness transaetions the principal Chests gIven by .Mr.Gear cover o-eJy the Gear Patent, oeing no of every and all kinds; as a form bookto enable tIle lea!' wIYl'ld. We invite the attention of those who protection to the purchaspr against the rIghts ot our learned to draw nn deeds, mortgages, agreemeats.lea8es FOB Patents. infrine-ementB on which we are now nrosecuting. orders, will�. etc.; a'3 a g'uide wltl\ re.2:'ard to the laws 0' wiJ;h t1teirbusiness known to t1te annexed HOLIDAY PRESENTS. The Gear Patent. wtthont our improvement, has for the vurious States concernlng exemptIOns, liens.llImta- toma ke many years been discarded by mechanlC� as imprncti- a tl s' e s u ' b rates. business man wants sometMng more n e e i i �gf:ti:te fs g�� la��ne���lU�� ?e �� m�� �f b��i���s��n� 1 A All sizes, for MEN, ���l\'o� �t��,; l!\�;��:� e�s����e�:, ��. �,b� (J��� 18 not sUrprlSln� that a tJunilredthousand copies bave so than to ee advertisement printed news­ n S c a sell even at prices�� slightl y O i W e c s his �n a &�;�:to cl �YS , !b"ocJ� t�e ���.!'O't�I� {;.��� �f t�l!'� ��aii��!. f� j�d�i\r;n���e �6r� go"n���:����'l paper. lIe wants circulation. If it is worth $�� eac� All our maclnnf>Sare sold and dellvered ill New York. dIgest ot the action of the Gove1'llm:mtrela:;lve to recon- 25 Clrcnlars sent on application but the right to use a machine gol'-'swith it, "and we will u n n r a t cents per line to advertise p per of three in a a to l)rotect all parties wbo may pm ehase machines from us, �i:e �:��n� £:��, 1������ l�:s?;�: �o!e�f�S L���: A. J. WILKINSON CO .• Dot only under the Grosvenor ; lId Tice Patents, which tne Internal Revel.u(� Laws. etc. The publish€'rha s de thousand ci'i'culation, worth line &Boston. constitute the practical value the machine, but alSO termined to make this work complete, and to our t,hmk� it is $2.50 per L! mr=:�ITU 26 2 d' Jng, he has succeeded. No bUSIness man or oman can adverttse in one of thirty thousand. "'I under We Gear Patent. w to Attention is callpd to cutg of our Varietv Machine (in WIth �.aff>tybe without it."-New York Times. the lssue of this journal of Decl'n:ber 9tb., 18fi8), of whIch •. ThIS work IS one ot'the most valuable iElsues of the BATES OF ADVERTISING. ATCHES.-$500. press of this ('ountry. contains so much that every mar� l'age line. '6e �:llt(�i��Olflk�W��l ����S�:!Jd dJre: ��rt�ft����I�le It Back .•••_ .•.• ..••.•. ••••.. a Give the r c l n in busine�s should know,but WInch none have the Hme to $1.00 WII:r I Will Cheerfully Slightest legal author ty, subjecting tlJemsrIvesann pa­ acqmre trom volummous works, that it 18 truly indis­ fn..W4e Page . " cents above amount to any Olie who can I pensable."- New)t ork DIspatch...... 75 a line. surpass imitatlOn of GolLl trons to heavy damages, the ·collection of wInch we are my H Such a usetul book cannot be too highly commend­ may advertiJJements at Watcbes. Description of metal aetermIneu to prosecute to the fullest extent.01" the law. Eng1'amngs head the and goodS sent free on demand All communicationEl for m�, f:'bOUld be 3.ctaressert to pd. A morecomDrphen�lve dig-estcould nut be desired." Prices from $16 to $22. They are COMBINATlON MOLDING AND PLANING MACHINE -New YorK Weekly TrIbune. same rate per line, by rneawrernent, the letter C,O., 424 East �3u st., or Box 3,230, Post Office,New York h ld be a copy of it in every family."-New as sent. C.O.D., with charges. Ad y��� w:ek��� press. �� tl m i n e ed h w�;�h �s a�S;b �� ?t� �� �g th� S�l�j ;�t� �{ �l�fcb ifrr��t�. .e MO E IMPORTABT. -PbiLI:if'lphlaAge. No.44 Nassau st,. New York R H You can, purchase in thi� book what may be worth ATENT RIGHTS SOLD ON COMMIS­ ON'T BE DECEIVED IN BUYING hundreds or, dollars to you "-St. Louis Dispatch. sion by STREEr. WEBSTER & CO., Atwater Build· UPRIGHT SHAPING " Lt contams just tbe kInd of informa.tior.. pvel'V busi­ ���� call and exa.minefor yOUIO CHiNES,VARIETY THE MOLDING SOUL,AND WHICHMA­ IS iP Jig, Cleveland. O. Best 01 references gIven. 26 6 U",�;; FOTJNDATION, AND B0DY OF ness man stanGS most in need of. "-Sundav Mercury. . 26 tfeow •. !! THED GEAR PATENT. The combination Molding and Every mao, no marter what ins business may be m Planing .Machine Co., own the GEAR PATENT for the 8hO�1,ld haye a copy."-Pitrsourgh Dispatch. OR SALE To First Applicant-A Co state of and a small interest in the state of :Mass. no better book of ret'erence."-Phrenologi- o plete set or Patent Office Heports. since 184!. in 38 ONLY. K. Y., LAWFUL OWNERS c�i ­ A. J. GEAR Co .• AR:I'� vols., tor $50. Address P01�to1ticebux 2216, N�w York. VA N' '-NOSTR AND'S AND MANUFACTURERSS. & FOR ALL& THE UNI'f D ex� uTJ���.�ir.hf".book is nrepared. to meet all the ordinary COD- F E anSTATE ab80luteS, s a .meets thE'm clearlY tran8cept fer.the stateof a portionof N. Y. Qf Wethe givepatent a DEED,R HT TO USE � ��It;� ��d� 9r�l} 'ECLECTIC OF IG a�l��l� a� ' R d e IHST-CLASS Machinists' Tools, Steam every machine sold, to protect the public from imposi­ u It contains a vast. amount of just such matter as Engines, Heavy Machinery, Rhaft.iu2',Pu\li es, etc., tion, and CA"GTIO� the public against purchasing of any­ e�ery one ought t� he af'qu,l.lnted Wltl; In the prosecution mF;'�a fd by TWISS, PRATT, & HAYJi;S, New Haven, ct. body else who DARE not give a deed of right to USE the ot a ll 9rdtoary bU8111ess."-N. Y. ChristlH.nAd vocate. 4 h It IS Ihe best bURmess guide everpubUsh ed."-De Bow ENGINEERING MAGAZINE. "Gear Patent " portion (the fonndation) of their ma­ Journal, St. LOUIS." chines to be ul'3edwhere they do not own the the territory. •. lesmen to Travel for 3, Man- 'Vcsha n furnish Deed8 of H,i!l,'h� to U::wour Improve­ K�e1:Yone !'Ibouldha ve a copy,"-N. Y. Eve. Post. AN TED-San l 96 Large 8vo Monthly. ments whentwer it becomes llecessary to do so 1..0 pro­ u It ]'l.Invaluable."-Cinclnnati Enquirer are gnG�1·��!��� lJ��es���rr� s�!m S;:�lii. Pages, ,vensable to every househoIU/'-ClnCinnati Corn- tect innocent pnrch�sersbtud'ieC{ from words being: Al Flwindled.l our .l..lfa chines Notice m�ic��{� WCo., No. 413 Chestnut St., PhiladelphIa, Pa.:1 �f1L�?6��26 4. particularly their •. &; FIRST NUMBER TO BE ISSUl

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SALE. i2F Advertisements admitted BLACKSMITH SHOP FOR PililGdelpbia Advertising Patrons,who prefer it, can will be on thu page Oldcst Foull dery and a n e t al y located iu havu V. Establisbed c i e Shop Tn the State, c n r l 'their orders forwarded through T. Carpenter at the per Engra'lJinps New Haven, with a very large assortmpnt ofv&luablp.M Dahttf'rn:�. Founrh"' 1Y 1M) ft. by 40 fr., wi.th addl ion S� x85. Ag:ent.624 South Washing:touSquare. rate of $1 line. may head brICkHE sand· house ' No. 3 B,nd No McKenzie Cupolas, and No. 4 McKenzie B16wer. One threp·story brick Machine resident at the same rate per line, by T r;., rtdvertiBements meas- Shop, with aftic, 100x30. One three·story brick Macbinf' Shop, with attic, 70x3D. .BOller 8hop 80 ft. square. Black· smlth Shop e;Ox20. Enginf' Honse contains a. 40 Horse Power Engme and 60·Horsp .fower Boller. A g:ood.yard, weB 1t1'ement, as the p1'es8. drflJned, brirk barn, and convenient shedS make up the remises. Tbe shop1l'are al] running full time, witb a good The Ha rrison Boile1�. letter k, l t 50 J e i a t e , ����:i;ec:. :rile lK�,):��� e�sy ���£rc�Y�rs a�����flra6��r� r����� }�/�:il[!� �����y �d���:��� IY A SAFE :ne:ur��;E HIS IS THE ONLY RE LLY BIG LOW MANUFACTURING CO., New Haven, Conn. _ BOILERGREA TL inY REDmaUOrl{pt,ED OOSTClln. now be f1lrnishedi ATTERN LETTERS to put on J;'atterns at a thp and Boilers of auy -P for Castings,etc. KNIGHT BROS.,Seneca FaJ1s,N .Y. ,ize 150' Tready for delivery. For CIrculars, plans, etc., apply to Va luable Ma chinery Sal . HARBISON BOILER WORKS, E PEW HAT RACK.-For ir ular, FOT e J. 119 H C c 216·foot Planers. 118·foot SbaftingLalbe.24-ln.swing. 2 SlottinJ>: 1Ifachines. Pblladelphla, Pa,; B. Hyde, Agoent, BroRdway NeW' address E. BLAKE, Pittsburgh, Pa. 9·foot do. ' 1 10·toot La.the, 30-inch. E'wmg'. 8 Fl),n Blowf'l's. S. 1 York : or, to John A. Coleman, Agent, 58 Kilbv sr.., Bos �6 4"08 0 · m En neS ( e ') ton, Mass. 19 tf T L�2t� �;,b ,0!� nearly }Z H:Mach ine. 0t L th 0 in sWin 1 4 do do do do. JJrA GIO LANTERNS and STERFJOPTIOONS. 100 ' 11 �_ !f;: ' ,e, '� �, ? \I' I PHIL OSOPHI OAL INSTR UMEN TS. pp. � " do � 4 nchb d - ET KNITTING MILl. FOR 1 Pnllpy Larhf', 7-toot -=Will ,!!. l 0t o. , 1 No, 5 MackeBzie Cupola. 84 pages. S I6-foot Lathe, swing-. Up right Dl ill.. , 2 200-lb. Pe"k Drops and Lifters. WO S 50-me'] 11 408* JAMES W. QU,,;EN & CO., SALE, situated in the Eastf'rn part of the State of 1 20·foot ShaftIngL9,thp, ,24·in. swing_ 1 ..L'II v. 2 Fow]pr PrE'<::'s. I 1 75-1b. Peck Lifter. 924 Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa. New York, a arood lOCRtion. with nevf>r-faillD,!!" �unDly of The above-descrioed machinery mURt be sold, and will besold chpap, in lots to suit purch a,sprs. Addre�s, 25 Twarer� POWE'r ample fol' four sets. Mill and Machinery BIGELU W Haven, nearly Dew. all 1D good order,and now In successful oper- MANUFACTURING CO., New Conn. R W N D I G INSTRUl'tlENTS ig s la W o t A OF EVERY DlJ:�CRIPT[ON- ���din: . ��� ��:n��: e��. ¥�ti���fii�;�ti�1 �: ��n �� P U PERIOR RASP-For (1Jover Mills-At O S I T I V SWiSS. Gprman Silver a.t.d Brass-septirate and in caseR. sold at a bal'galll and on the most acci'mmodating terms. WEST, Geneseo, N. Y. E .Prt'sentatlOn Cases marleto order. Tr�nsltSt Levels, SUl'­ PO�Sef!SlOll immer'Jlatply For 1ull particulars andreas l.S IA" than manftrs'cost. J. B. ST_EAM PUMP . 26 40s MANUE'ACTURER, Box 117 Albany. Y. 25 305* veyors' COlDPa�se8, T·Squ8res, Protracters. Winsor &; N. No. Gallons per Minute. Price. an o D a 1 3 ��i;{; BOa� d�,S�f:.����.\V:t�� i��a ��d !Jt�\�it!1 B�l� 100 MECHAN ICS WANTED TO SELL $60 00 aloJ::me sent free on application. A E 1 '10 M K FARM PAY. � 28 l�g WM. Y_ McALLISTER, HOW 'l' fiE j •• rk 4 40 ]40 g�00 21 1208 728 Chestnut st Phlladelphia, Pa. Wo wanted by every Farmer, Stock Raiser. Horse Owner, Fruil Culturist,and Gardener, Spnd for Circnlar to J. W. COLE. 26 10s __ 05 d ay, N anti bv ('very Family in tIle land. MeclJ anicR, Farmf'rs, � ______2 _�_��a w_ F - A andA otber3 are ofIerf':d permanent emnloyment, or em­ I � OR I ST CL SS MACHINERY FOR WAN'f'ED To 1 the Manufacturing of Spokes, Hubs, ew.,addreSQ the ployment fnr the- winter only, as rnha ve selltsets to Canada,to all the Wes �rn an r! , Pbll'a, Pa. MOUI�t,Hns, cularl'1 to Whitlock ExpmotlOn,PublicatlOll,and Exc lange ers. manul'd by THOS. WOOD, 2100 Wood st. StaleR unil T(�l'ntories thl!'1sld e of tee Rucky Co., 245 Broadway , �ew York. 25 tf 24 13 and EVERY INSTAN CE we are cheeren hy theHIghest m d e s � �;ommendution. For price 1 E 26 08 :rJ.��.'p�iL'1iRti & CO , H A N 21 Maiden lane, Y. E BEST MACHINISTS' TOOLS AND C M .N. Gun Marbinery ir use are made by PRATT, WHIT· To ol and T'ubeD WO l�ks, NEY, & ('0., Hartford , Conn .• WhO now have readjrfor P T T . Manufacturers of Wrought Iron KIDDER'S AS LL S---A Sure Relief del1vel'v, Engme La-tbes,15 ·m. swmg, we1gt.lted ana glb· C.l...MD EN , N . J. lor Asthma. STOWELLI &E CO., Cbarlestown,Mass. bed, witb aml without taper atTacnment, turn 2Jf'.3 31',431' Tube Brass Worl{ and F'ittmgs,and tbe mnst Improved 80S - and allFit nng Pipe. Screw­ "It feet. One 2'7-in. swjng, gibbed, wi�h screw gear, ('ross TOOLS for Ret'ewing. (jutTing, i.!i tlO'ed.and taper attachmli'nt� turns 10 t'eet. Crank Planers, ing- l\1e.chil:es I-for ipe, ot fivedt f}'erent �izes. Pipe Tongs, stroke, 8 in., bed traverse 16-ln. Gear Planers, 20-ln. by Common and AdjustanJe ; Pipe \..,utter8, Pip:e Vurs,Tans. NC EASE TWIST RILLS, FLUTED 20-in., by 4� and 6-ft. Planer Centers, eTC. OTHer slzes Reamers, Drills, Screwing StocKs,and �ond Dies. Peace's H AND R�AMERS, exact toD Whitworth's g-pge, and­ Lathes, Planers, and Drills, \!lUling and Screw Machines, Patent SCl ewme: Stocks, with dIes. No. 1 Scrpws 7(,%. I RPatent Belt' Centering Chuck manufactured by Beach'e Hydraullc Engines, etc., making. �, %,Ptpe. Price complete, $10. No. 2 Screws 1 ,134,1", Mor9 se TWlst Dl'lll and MacblDe Uo" New BeQJord Mass. 2 Pi.e. $20. No.3 both screws and cuts off, 2%, 3, 371.4,$65. ost! I W - 24 13' C N T RKS. U IN NA I B SS O A A ' I P TE J Engine Bmlders' andRA Sleam Fitters' BrasE' Goods. ENEW !" "RENEW ! "-Tbe RV LHO S ROVE S AM S - 10 26 "-I. SCI­ J PI:£RHEATER.-SavesM Fuel, �moDpl y8 D.L·Y Steam, in­ C ENTIFIC A¥ER[CAN , $3, and tbe PICTORI­ valuablf'101' Boiling'.Hra tlng. Drying, 1,; te., or for Po wer. AL PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, $3. sent a vear for C Easn ty Attached. �afe , Durable, and $5. RAdaress S. H. WELLS, 3S9 11roadway, New York. HENRY W. BULKLEY. Enginepr. 23 8 25 80s 70 1hoadway, New York. REAL BARGAIN -Wood & J)[ann Our New Catalo!rue of 1m -1 proved STENCIL DIES: More tban "' s 0 ·+i�5ii1- ...... jI!.Q. ,i\llcWiom�o� �t�e e·����::��:;�1fi\�:����;:s .J. bemg a John 8t., Np.wYo rk. 16 13 of' Boiler, etc., gIven c t A M 0 N'1' H is m de witb them �t�;;�;�n�Joi1��c�s. lJ 'f Iil: � °.8. AKf�k 81J.°� COPELAND, FREEs. . 1 t1 M. SP ENCI£R& co . " rattleboro,Vt. 23 It 89 Liberty .t.!---New York. � to day guar­ -� ..�--� .. ��-.- .. -- MPLO YMENT.-$15 $30 a (n6200 anteed. Male 01 Female A�ents wanted in every WIR E R OPE. Etown-deSCrIptIVe cjrcular� free. Address Factory, Trenton, N. J ...... Offtce , No. 2, Jacob !'It., N. Y. It Manuf.ctured by �-- Branch Officefor PaClfic Coast, No. 606 Front st., 15 13* JAMES C. RAND & CO .. BIddeford. Me. WOOD WORKING lIfACHINE S. San li'rallcHlCo, Cal. 20 tf Smitb 's Impro\,edWood worth Planer and Matcher,Sash D & FF , Manufacturers and and Door, MOl(1lJ1;!, Mortising-,anfi Ten(m�ng Macbinf's, JOHN A. ROEBLING O RA ERTY S('roll Saws, SclW Mllls, Ptc" at reduced prlCes. Address Trenton, N. J. DF.ALI£RS IN MACH INERY. D CHAS, H. SMITH, 135 North 3d st. Pblladelphla, Pa. nc i d S p eynolds ' Works. Patf'rson, N . . Warerooms, 4 st., Boil­ 2 1 OR I l ne Planes, Standing hi Rig" 1.; Df"Y N.Y., 3 .�S ______ging, Bridges Ff'rrleS, Stays or Guys on Derrick8 R ers,T Steam Pnmps, MacbinisfS' Tools. Also. Flax, HE'mp, F� 8ash Cords of Copper �nd I,ron, , uHtliNt Bop" & Oakum :.\tacbirlerY j Snow's Judson's Govel'nor's� T and Cr a.nes.Tiller Ropes, & U OHIN SO & LAURENOE, l.ightn1ng- Conductors of Copper. SpeCIal attentlOll i!;lVeD WATER WHEELS Wrlght's Patent Variable Cut·ofi'and other Engines. tf 1 8 Dey st,. Dpalers in all DeRcMntions of Iron aud to hois.tmg rope only P N PROVING PUMP :-tt 150 as 51bs; GJi,TTY'S TE T & a st., Bos­ balance valve made; can be movert as easHy G-AGE. This new Pump and Gaee has Oeen tboroughly CO.,61 W ter DO YOU is slmp!c,('beap,�asllv packltd,an'i keot in order,and 1S un- t.ested, and glvesA g-eneral 8atisfaction. There IS no glass ton, Mass_ Hf'3VYand Pipe1 or m e eqoal�u f lpilf rl� S� or mf.reury used, and ttle Gage is so compact can be warraIJted for Heavy Work 2 L cEulE�S: Pittsbur�h, Pa. It Wood and Covf'r�dScrew WANTrou GA, or S can ied lIlt he r'oCl{et. E can afford t.o pipe your b se pay Pump and Gage ...... $25. Gage·alone ...... $1 3. 40 8]Ze5l. Milllllg'.Macl Jlnes9 W for your llxtUJ es, or br.th and leave them as your Address MoNAB & HARLIN, 86 snnplp, great capacity, rope-rty If we cannot put up a Machme that sball be. per- For Sale. Manut'acr,urers of Brass Goods ana Iron ,Fittings, oh 2300, 1600. and f e cu 18J u weighing :�: lr f(jar�{ �� �� der auy and uVlgW����D cg�� - st .• ow York. 12 950 lns. l � n � � � HE n d a Ho l ng Mill N G. NOTT, PresIdent. 14 Dev st .. New York. U ite States Milit rv l i at H. los tf Chattanooga, Tenn. For particulars ap ply at No. 17 WA'l'E J{ DETECT- A. H. BRA,NARD, Snp't BlTftrlmg Slip, New York. SHCROFT'::; LOW ...... 25 2 ABRAM S. HEWITT, Treasurer. or will In!'nre Yl)ur BoUeragainst explOSIOn. JOlIN Lontlon , 4·S Cannon st��eet. ASHCROFT. 50 .J ohn st.. New York. 16 13 KOHNt'lTAM IVl, A SALE.- WATCHMAN'S TIME DE- • Manufacturer of UERK'S lar�e CorporatlOnS OR OR S E A ENGINE::! BOILEHS, W TECTOR.-lmpol'l a.m: 101' all H One Imnrovrd Ore and Quartz Brpaker ; One Planer T SA B'\1.anuracturing cont,prul'!-caDablE' of controlling with Will be offer�d Vf'ry MIlls, CottonM Gill'. adore ss the ALBERTSON AND l.n O ot a watrhman or 101' edges ot Boat and Boilp!, Plates. �bf' utmost ...ccuraey tlle morion And impUlorter/fR of EngliAMsh, French,AR andINE German , Colors, Fow. Also, Stationary EnginE'S, Boilers. and MIll Ma· DOUGLA�S MACHINE CO., New London, Conn. 1 26* tf oatrolma�, a8 toe same reachep ditterent stations hIB and Metals..No. 3 F ot Paints and Artists' Lti!lterlals, Bronzt-s 19 130s' chinery constantly M by beat- • Send lOr a CIrcular. BUERK, Hall. [)�liL"£1:r5&" I I - J 1£. Tryon'Row, New YorK. opposite City �O'N . H E & HEADING M H E P. O. Box 1,057, !ioston, Mass. Baltimore. Md. NGL AC N , detector covered by twO patents. 25 4 Law's Patent. Tbe simplest and bf'st In use. Shingle N. B.-This is U. S. F Parties nsing;or senmg these m!itrUmen�f$wlthou( H.1J,t h or· '­ Ht'admg, and Stave Jointers. Stave Cutters, Equalizers, from .. 15 12* OR Per month and large HeaS ding Turners, Plant:'t!>. etc. Address tv m will hp rtm:\lt wltb aceor>1mlrTO law. Shafting, Ha ngers, and 01 commissions 17 12' tf TREVOR & CO. Lockport, N. Y. ill�n. l!O pald to sell Wonder the World & three other PULLEYS, apply.to dlscoveries. Aadress J. C. TIlton • .Pittsburgh,Pa. 25 4 Knap F't Pitt Foundry, W I tl ng a o n STURG S H TLO K irmi m C n . Sault's Patent ITT , P . Self-AdjustIngE Hangers. with se1f�oilmgh boxes. MANGANESE AND SB RG a C , , o o otiv U ORDNANCE, ENGINES, 24 4*08 eow tf RICTIONLESS L c m e Valves, e(tsi- Rolling·ml11 MaetliHnery ,Hydraulic Presses:,and Castlllgs Wo lfr am 01'e, a� i d e F �: � t Pgenerally. For 25 t1 . �lllLi� �gMWX��: New Haven, Conn. 20 13* WA TER WHEELS. Steel Manufacturers. For 8ale by L. &.J. W. FEUCHTWANGER, 4 a York. DDQ DESNE fVORKS. A. BELDEN & 00. TIlE 25 55 Ced r st., New • Manufacturers of Machmsts' Tools Iron Planerg, 01 Improved patterns and deslgns, Crank:: Planers t\n d Duplex Tu rbine, RAHM & SbaRping Machines. Engine Latlles, Screw Machines, COLEMAN, CO.; Mlll· E u l ny n . mg Machines, and Gun Machliltry. Also, Soecial _- l' q a ed by a wheel in existe ce FOOT LATHES AND TOOL CHESTS. MANUFACTURERS OF r i 0 l a Bolt Macblnery, Trip Grpat economy ot water. The only wheel suitable U Plow, ���: �f:' i� ��� �� HWJ.. o T T ad­ N, Spring Mo D e . .. (> . variable streams. Manufactured by LL S RA E Circulars fr ee to any IRO Nails, Springs, Axles, Orange st., New Haven, Conn. toN dress. GOODNOWD & WIGHTMAN,23 Cornhill,Boston. and A. B.Steel, etc. 22 tf' 208 J. K STEVEl'iSON, 25 4 U 12 Warebou.e-77 Water Sl., Pittsburgh. 22 os 4eow 83 Liberty st., New York. I ______TE r N EG R FABRICATION .-Prof. ILICA S OF SODA AND PO' AS . A II. Very useful application for R>lilroad S]eepel , ShmgHle E I & CO., k. COUNT'S PA'l'- Dussance. Chemist, is ready to furni�h th e most reo ICHManuAfacturersRDtON, of tbelatest Improved Patent Dan HootR, Pldster "TalIs, Cisterns. Cempnt Makers, Calico rent Hollow Latbe Dogs cent metboas to manufacturt': vinegar bv the slow and iels' and Woodwortb PlanMERIAMing Machines, Matchin�, Srtsh i'riSnters, etc., pte. 1I'lre,Wat ...r, and Mildew-proof. Vquick.processes. Address, New Leoanon. 25 21f For sale by the �{)le manuracturel's, and. Clamps.-A set of 8 do�s N. Y. 'mdR Molding, T�nonmg, Mortising, Boring', Soaping, Vel" frLom to 2·in., lllCluEli ve, $8. A liea! and CIrCUlar He·s&ning Machinps, :,aw MIlls, claw L. & J. W. FEUCHTWA"GER. 01'% Cedar st., N .. w York. set 12 from % to 4·1ll., $17 30. Arbors, Scroll Saws, Railwav, LUt, off, and RIPSaw Ma· : 55 Five �)Ze8 Mar'\,imS1S' Clamos, chines, Spoke and Wood Turning Lathes, and various Ma,neanf'se, Fluorspar, Fluoric Acid, Ground Ift-lspar, trem 2 to 6 In .• 'inclUslve, $11. otbt'r klllds of Wooo-wor.sing machmcry. CatalogueE and Flmt. R'ue MetaL-,nnd Metalhc OXldes and all Olude Mmcrai8 used by Manufacturers. Send for CIrcular. and pdcp llsts senl" on aprlH'ation. Manufactory, Wor. 22 4 eeSI19 pr , Mass, "arehou8c� 107 LIberty New 'fork. C. W. LECOUNT. st., South Norwalk, WOPDBUHY'S P E tf tt eow Conn. AT N 18 T Planing and Ma tchingT R B bining tbeL ma.ximum etHcl.eney, durahility, and Molding Macblnes, Gray Woods Planers, Self-OJling PO A E STEAM01 ENGINEtl, COMano & economy WIth the mmnnum ot W61gb t and price. Th e} Saw Arbors, and other wood-working machinery. are Widel rav"rably known, more tban bemg S. A. WOO S, Liberty street, N. i and 600 D 85 Y.; ale. Desenp.- FELTING S 'l'WENTX- Send for Circnlars 67 Sudbury street. Bos,on. �rv�.\'irc!i !r::g:���;;J;�!�I�g:Y����.: AV S - 25 13 { 1 OILERfive per cent of Fne!. JOHN JOhnE ASHCRQl!'T J. U. HOADLEY & CO, Lawre�ce. 16 13 50 Mass. t1 B st., New York:

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