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+The Project Gutenberg EBook of Scientific American, Vol. 17, No. 26
+December 28, 1867, by Various
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+Title: Scientific American, Vol. 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867
+       Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics,
+       Chemistry, And Manufactures
+
+Author: Various
+
+Posting Date: April 8, 2014 [EBook #8951]
+Release Date: September, 2005
+First Posted: August 29, 2003
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+*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, DEC 28, 1867 ***
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+Produced by Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland, and Distributed Proofreaders
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+SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
+
+
+
+
+A WEEKLY JOURNAL OF PRACTICAL INFORMATION, ART, SCIENCE, MECHANICS,
+CHEMISTRY, AND MANUFACTURES.
+
+
+
+
+NEW YORK, DECEMBER 28, 1867.
+
+Vol. XVII.--No. 26. [NEW SERIES.]
+
+$3 per Annum [IN ADVANCE.]
+
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+Contents: (Illustrated articles are marked with an asterisk.)
+
+  *Improvement in Hulling and Cleansing Hominy
+
+  Nitro Glycerin
+
+  *Hisert's Adjustable Cultivator Tooth
+
+  Remedy for Cold Feet in City Cars
+
+  Getting Your Money Back
+
+  Patent Claims
+
+  Pending Applications for Reissues
+
+  The Last Number of Volume XVII
+
+  Commencement of a New Volume
+
+  A Change at the Patent Office
+
+  Obituary
+
+  How to Make Intelligent Workmen--Go and Do Likewise
+
+  The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN as a Medium of Business
+
+  *Hunt's Improved Steam Packing Piston
+
+  The Iron Clads at Sea
+
+  *Improvement in Hand Drills
+
+  *Improved Method of Securing Cutters on Boring Bars
+
+  Tides and Their Causes
+
+  The Great Hoosac Tunnel
+
+  Horse-hair Snakes--Wonderful Transformation
+
+  Man Proposes, but God Disposes
+
+  Extraordinary Effects of an Earthquake
+
+  Recent American and Foreign Patents
+
+  Answers to Correspondents
+
+  Business and Personal
+
+  Manufacturing, Mining, and Railroad Items
+
+  Patent Office Decision
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Improvement in Hulling and Cleansing Hominy.
+
+
+Many of our readers well remember when "hulled corn" was a standing
+winter dish. This was corn or maize the kernels of which were denuded
+of their "hulls" by the chemical action of alkalies, which, however,
+impaired the sweetness of the food. Hominy is corn deprived of the
+hulls by mechanical means leaving the corn with all its original flavor
+unimpaired. Hominy is a favorite dish throughout the country, but is not
+always entirely free from particles of the outer skin of the kernels.
+The mill shown in perspective in the engraving is intended to obviate
+this objection.
+
+[Illustration: DONALDSON'S PATENT HOMINY MILL.]
+
+The corn is placed in the hopper, A, from which it is fed to the hulling
+cylinder contained in the case, B. The hulling machinery is driven by
+a belt on the pulley, C, the other end of the shaft of which carries
+a pinion which gives motion to the gear wheel, D. This, by means of a
+pinion on the shaft of the blower, E, drives the fans of the blower. On
+the other, or front end of the shaft which carries the gear, D, is a
+bevel gear by which another bevel gear and worm is turned. The worm
+rotates the worm gear, F, in two opposite arms of which are slots that
+carry pins projecting inwards, which may be moved toward or away from
+the center. This gear wheel turns free on the shaft that carries the
+pulley, C, and is intended for opening, by means of the pins in the
+arms and levers, a cover in the bottom of the hopper and a valve in the
+bottom of the hulling cylinder. Coiled or bent springs return these
+levers or valves to place when the pin which moves them has passed.
+
+A wrist-pin on the gear, D, forms a crank which is connected to a bar
+at the rear end of the sieves, G, pivoted to an arm at H, by which the
+sieves have a shaking or reciprocating motion as the machine operates.
+The blower drives out the hulls and the motion of the sieves with their
+inclined position insure access of the air to every portion of the
+hominy.
+
+It will be noticed that the connection of all the parts is absolute. The
+motion of the sieves, the speed of the blower, and the action of the
+inlet hopper valve and the delivery hulling valve are always exactly
+proportioned to the speed of the hulling cylinder, whether fast or slow.
+The upper or feed valve opens upward and has a downward projecting lip
+that shuts into a recess in its seat which insures security against
+leakage from the hopper to the hulling cylinder during the intervals of
+its being raised; a great advantage in hominy making, as no grain ought
+to get into the batch until that in the cylinder is done.
+
+Patented Oct. 15, 1867, by John Donaldson, who may be addressed for
+further information at Rockford, Ill.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Nitro-Glycerin.
+
+
+Professor Doremus of this city was called as a witness at the inquest
+upon the bodies of the unfortunate persons killed by the recent
+explosion at Bergen, N.J. The Professor having previously analyzed some
+of the explosive mixture, testified as follows:--"I have subjected it
+to chemical analysis, and find it to correspond to the formula C_{6},
+H_{3}, O_{3}, and NO_{5}; it is well made nitro-glycerin; the substance
+freezes at about 46; it is made to decompose in a very peculiar way; on
+moistening paper with it it burns with rapidity; it does not explode
+when red-hot copper is placed in it; we tried it with the most intense
+heat--we can produce with a galvanic battery with two hundred cells
+holding a gallon and a half each; some nitro-glycerin was placed in a
+cup and connected with one of the poles of the battery; through a pencil
+of gas carbon the other poles of the battery were connected with the
+glycerin, no explosion ensued; but when the point touched the britannia
+vessel the nitro-glycerin took fire, a portion burning and the rest
+scattering about; this is as severe a test as we can submit it to in the
+way of heat under the pressure of the air; we therefore would conclude
+that nitro-glycerin carried about exposed cannot explode, even if you
+drop a coal of fire into it; if the liquid is confined, or is under
+pressure, then an explosion will ensue; if paper be moistened with
+it and put on an anvil and a smart blow given with a hammer, a sharp
+detonation ensues; if gunpowder or the fulminates of mercury, silver or
+gun-cotton be ignited in a vacuum by a galvanic battery, none of them
+will explode; if any gas be introduced so as to produce a gentle
+pressure during the decomposition, then a rapid evolution of gases will
+result; the results of decomposition in a vacuum differ from those under
+atmospheric pressure or when they are burnt in a pistol, musket,
+a cannon, or in a mine; where we have little or no pressure it is
+difficult to get these substances to burn rapidly; nitro-glycerin is
+more difficult to explode than powder; in many respects it resembles
+gun-cotton which is made in a similar way; if gun-cotton be immersed
+in the proto-chloride of iron it turns into common cotton; the
+same experiment was tried with nitro-glycerin by mixing it with
+proto-chloride of iron, and it reverted into common glycerin; there
+are four well known varieties of gun-cotton made by employing acids of
+different strengths; they differ in chemical composition and properties,
+as well as in their explosive qualities; the late Minister of War in
+Austria in 1862 stated to me that he had ordered four hundred cannon for
+gun-cotton, and six months after he stated that he had ordered all
+the cannon to be changed and adapted to powder, in consequence of
+spontaneous combustions; much less is known of nitro-glycerin than of
+gun-cotton, and probably several varieties of this article may be formed
+as of gun cotton; this would explain cases of spontaneous explosion; if
+the nitro-glycerin is not carefully washed to get rid of the acid, a
+gradual decomposition will ensue, producing gases, which, if the vessel
+be closed, will explode; my opinion is that nitro-glycerin should be
+used in the most careful hands; do not think I would put it in the hands
+of a common laborer for blasting purposes; it is less dangerous in a
+frozen than a liquid state; I think concussion would explode frozen
+nitro-glycerin.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+HISERT'S ADJUSTABLE CULTIVATOR TOOTH.
+
+
+The object of the device exhibited in the engraving is to allow the
+teeth of a cultivator to turn slightly and avoid obstructions, while
+they will follow at all times the line of draft, so that in turning the
+cultivator there is no risk of breaking the teeth or their shanks, or
+of overturning the implement. The cultivator blade, A, may be of any
+desired form, and it is secured to the curved shank, B, which is pivoted
+by a bolt to the beam, C. On the under or lower side of the beam is an
+iron plate, D, having a projecting socket, E, which is the stud or pin
+on which the eye of the shank turns. A bolt passing through the socket
+and beam holds the shank in place. Farmers will readily perceive the
+advantages of this device. It may be applied to any or all of the
+different cultivators now in use. Patented Sept 3, 1867, by B.F. Hisert
+who may be addressed for rights to make or sell at Norton Hill, Green
+Co., N.Y., or address G.W. King, Scoharie, N.Y.
+
+[Illustration]
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Remedy for Cold Feet in City Cars.
+
+
+"Riding down town these cold mornings in the horse cars, the unpleasant
+sensation of chilled feet reminds us of the plan adopted in France and
+other parts of Europe to keep the feet of car passengers warm. This is
+accomplished by inserting a flattened iron tube along the bottom of the
+car lengthwise in the center, between the rows of seats. This tube is
+raised a little above the floor level of the car to afford a rest for
+the feet, yet, not enough to make a stumbling block. When the car leaves
+the depot this tube is filled with hot water from a boiler kept heated
+for the purpose, and this water retains its heat and gives a pleasant
+warmth to the feet of the passengers and the car generally, for about
+two hours, after which the tube is refilled at a convenient station on
+the road. In the case of our city cars this might easily be done, and be
+a cheap and exceedingly comfortable improvement."--_Evening Post_.
+
+It should be understood that the French cars are arranged with small
+compartments like stage coaches, and the passengers sit face to face,
+with the warming tube above described under their feet. One tube
+for every six persons. We should be glad, indeed, to see this plan
+introduced here. But it is not to be expected that our city railroad
+companies will do anything for the comfort of their passsengers, while
+without such trouble they continue to reap rich harvests. Very likely
+the idea of loading a lot of hot water upon their cars, for passengers
+to stand upon, would strike them as a good joke. Their poor, broken
+down, spavined horses, could not stand any additional load.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Getting Your Money Back.
+
+
+The French are a curious people and one of the novelties of Parisian
+enterprises is a large warehouse, in which are sold, at retail, all
+manner of goods, from a diamond necklace to a shoe brush. The purchaser,
+having paid the price, receives not only the goods, but a bond for the
+whole amount of his purchase money, payable, after thirty years, and
+guaranteed by the Credit Foncier and other moneyed corporations. The
+prices charged are said to be no greater than in any other retail shops.
+This is really eating your cake in order to keep it; the more you
+spend the richer you will be; indeed it sets at defiance the whole of
+Franklin's code of proverbs, and proves "Poor Richard" a silly fellow.
+Imagine Jones lecturing his wife on her economy, and reproaching her for
+a spirit of saving, "My dear, if you had bought this camel's hair shawl
+thirty years ago, it would now be a source of income to us; if you
+had not been so close we should now be wealthy." Smith acquires an
+independence by giving his children an expensive education, and sees in
+every new dress or costly jewel which his growing daughters wear, a new
+mine of wealth for himself. If he can only persuade them to spend money
+enough he is sure of a support in his old age.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+A GIGANTIC BRIDGE.--A suspension bridge is to be erected by M. Oudry,
+engineer, over the Straits of Messina, Sicily, from Point Pezzo, on the
+Calabrian Coast. It is to consist of four spans of 3,281 feet each,
+elevated about 150 feet above high-water level, so that the largest
+ships may pass under. The proposed Roebling bridge over the East River,
+between New York and Brooklyn, is to have a single span of 1,600 feet.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The through mails to the West now go in iron-bound boxes instead of
+leathern bags. Each box, tightly packed, contains about eight hundred
+letters.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The first steam vessel used in Great Britain was called the _Comet_, and
+built by Henry Bell in 1812. It was thirty tuns burden.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+OFFICIAL REPORT OF PATENTS AND CLAIMS
+
+Issued by the United States Patent Office,
+
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+
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+
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+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+71,836.--MACHINE FOR NOTCHING KNITTING NEEDLES.--W. Aiken, Franklin,
+N.H.
+
+I claim 1st, The improved machine, substantially as described, for
+effecting the several operations of notching, slotting, boring, and
+burring a knitting machine needle blank, in the order and manner as
+explained.
+
+2d, Also, the combination of one or more vibratory clamps, Y, the cam,
+E, and the two burrs or cutters, q r, for forming the notches in the
+needle blank such clamp or clamps, cam and cutters being provided with
+mechanism for operating them, substantially as described.
+
+3d, Also the combination of one or more vibratory clamps Y, the cam, E,
+the two burrs or cutter wheels, q r, and the slotting burr or cutters,
+s, provided with mechanism for operating them substantially as
+explained,
+
+4th, Also, the combination of one or more rotary clamps, Y, the cam,
+E, the burrs or cutter wheels, q r s, and the drill, u, provided with
+mechanism for operating them, substantially as set forth.
+
+5th, Also, the combination of one or more vibrating clamps, the burring
+cutter, t, the drill, u, and the slotting cutter, s, arranged and
+provided with mechanism for operating, substantially as explained.
+
+
+71,837.--TEA AND COFFEE POT.--Alfred Arnold, Tenafly, N.J.
+
+I claim 1st, In a tea or coffee boiler, the base, D, so constructed and
+adapted, relatively to the other parts, that an oscillating motion will
+be imparted to the vessel by process of ebullition, substantially as
+shown and described.
+
+2d, In combination with the base or heating-surface, D, the chambers, b
+b', and diaphragm, E, or their equivalents, substantially as arranged
+and described, and for the purposes shown.
+
+
+71,838.--TOOL FOR SIZING LAMP CHIMNEYS.--Lewis J. Atwood, (assignor to
+himself and Holmes, Booth and Haydens), Waterbury, Conn.
+
+I claim the adjustable sizing and shaping-jaws employed, substantially
+as specified, in the manufacture of glass lamp chimneys and similar
+articles.
+
+
+71,839.--MODE OF PREVENTING THE UNTWISTING OF THE ENDS OF WIRE ROPE
+BANDS.--Arthur Barbarin, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim a wire rope band, in which the ends of the several wires
+composing the same are soldered together, substantially as herein
+described and shown in the accompanying drawings, and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,840.--SPRING-BED BOTTOM.--Alonzo B. Baty, Binghamton, N.Y.
+
+I claim the construction and application of the bracket, B, in
+combination with the bail or pendant, C, the springs, D D, transverse
+pieces, F F, and slats, A A, all being constructed substantially as
+herein described and represented, for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,841.--HORSE-RAKE.--H.L. Beach, Montrose, Pa., assignor to Beach Wheel
+Horse-Rake Manufacturing Company, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, The teeth heads, N, constructed and operating substantially
+as described.
+
+2d, In combination with the teeth heads, N, the teeth, Q, substantially
+as described.
+
+3d, The arms, K, and teeth heads, N, combined and operating
+substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The cleaners, M, teeth heads, N, and teeth, Q, when combined for
+the purposes indicated.
+
+5th, The blocks, f, pins, c, sliding bar, E, and lever, G, when combined
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th, The hooks, i i, and pins, j, secured in the axle for the purpose
+shown.
+
+7th, The washers, P, combined with the teeth and teeth heads,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,842.--APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING STREET GAS-LAMPS.--J. W. Beard, St.
+Johns, New Brunswick.
+
+I claim the combination of the hook, F, and the perforated cap, E, with
+the lamp, D', to be affixed on a pole or staff, as set forth.
+
+Also, the combination of the curved or hooked arms, c c, with the key,
+k, of the cock of the burner, and their arrangement with respect, to the
+opening in the bottom of the lantern, as explained.
+
+Also, the combination of the socket tube, e, with the lamp, D', its
+hook, F, and perforated cap, E.
+
+Also the combination of the receiving tube, f, and bayonet connection,
+g, with the socket tube, e, the lamp, D', its hook and perforated cap,
+as described.
+
+
+71,843.--CALIPER AND T-SQUARE.--Joseph Bennor, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the rule, a, stand, c, slide, m, legs, p and q, marker, u,
+cutter, w, with their several described appendages, all combined in the
+manner and for the purpose substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+71,844.--REFRIGERATOR.--Ferdinand Borchard, Detroit, Mich.
+
+I claim 1st, A refrigerator which is provided with movable racks, H,
+within cooling chambers which are arranged beneath an ice chamber,
+B, constructed with inclined walls, a a a, a drip pan, D, and an
+ice-supporting rack, c, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, Providing the movable racks, with sliding brackets, I, which are so
+applied as to serve as supports for the outer ends of the racks when
+drawn partially out of their respective apartments, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,845.--CONSTRUCTION OF METAL SALVERS.--George Brabrook, (assignor to
+Reed and Barton), Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the metallic ring and cap
+molding together, and with the waiter or salver, in manner substantially
+as and for the purpose specified.
+
+Also, as a new or improved manufacture, a waiter or salver of britannia
+metal, having a metallic strengthening-ring and cap molding combined and
+arranged with its body in manner as specified.
+
+
+71,846.--MANUFACTURE OF SHOES, ETC.--M.L. Brett, Warren, Ohio.
+
+I claim the construction of a seamless shoe, etc., by felting, in the
+manner set forth, as a new article of manufacture.
+
+
+71,847.--CONSTRUCTION OF SCOOPS.--Theo. C. Bromley, Fort Howard, Wis.
+
+I claim the cone-shaped back and the circular raised brace.
+
+
+71,848.--WATER-RESERVOIR FOR EXTENSION-TOP STOVE.--Chas. H. Buck, St
+Louis, Mo.
+
+I claim 1st, the boiler, D, constructed with a depression in its rear
+side, in combination with a stove made with the extended top, A, and
+with a stovepipe, C, which is entirely independent of the boiler, but
+still is partly enclosed by the boiler, in the manner and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, The boiler, D. with its depression in its rear side made wholly
+independent of the pipe, C, but capable of enclosing a portion of said
+pipe, and of being removed without disturbing the pipe, as herein
+described and shown.
+
+
+71,849.--JOURNAL-BOX.--T.F. Burgess, Lowell, Mass.
+
+I claim the drips, e e, and conducting holes, d d, in combination with
+the recesses, b b, when arranged to operate substantially as described
+and for the purposes fully set forth.
+
+
+71,850.--HAY ELEVATOR.--E.H. Carpenter, Dexter, Mich.
+
+I claim 1st, In combination with a cable, A, frame, F, wheels, G,
+sheave, E, and rope, C, the disengaging device, consisting of a collar,
+M, stop, L, and vertical catch, K, enclosing the cable, A, and rope, C,
+and operated substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of the frame, F, rope, C, collar, M, stop, L, catch,
+K, and valves, H, cams, I, and lever, l', said parts being constructed
+and the whole arranged substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,831.--STEAM GENERATOR.--C.E. Case, Xenia, Ohio.
+
+I claim the metal cup, G, constructed and arranged substantially upon
+the principle and in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,852.--LOOM FOR WEAVING PALM-LEAF, ETC.--Geo. W. Chandler, (assignor
+to himself and Lysander F. Thompson), Fitchburg, Mass.
+
+I claim 1st, The hinged holder, G, substantially as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the hinged fingers, c c, with the ribs, b b b,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the adjustable weight, G', with the bottom of the
+holder, for the purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The combination with the hinged fingers, c c, of the hinged
+holding-piece, G", substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+5th, The fingered stop or guard piece, h', with the holder, G
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th, The combination, with the stand or plate, h, of the grooved hinged
+flap, i, for supporting the guard or stop piece, h'.
+
+7th, The combination with the ribbed holder, G, of the guide piece, s,
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+The combination of the feed arm, m, with the slide-piece, n, and lever,
+26, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+9th, the combination with lever, 26, of the adjustable ears, 27 27, for
+the purposes stated.
+
+10, The combination with slide piece, n, and table, L, of the connecting
+piece, 21, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+11th, The combination with the slotted slide piece, M", and connecting
+piece, 21, of the double shouldered bolts, 18 18, substantially as and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+12th, The combination with the curved lever, M, and the slide piece, M",
+of the bent levers, M' M', substantially as and for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+13th, The combination with the arm, 70, and notched bar, w, of the
+sping-pawl, t, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+14th, Mechanism for separating the pieces of material to be fed,
+constructed and combined for operation substantially as described, and
+as shown in fig. 7, of the accompanying drawings.
+
+15th, The combination with a loom for weaving palm-leaf and other cloth,
+of a push-finger, 41, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+16th, The combination with the stem of the push finger, 41, of
+the catch-piece, 42, lever, 44, and operating springs, 43 and 46,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+17th, The combination with the slide, n, of the projection or dog, 47,
+for releasing lever, 46, from the catch-piece, 42, as set forth.
+
+18th, The combination with the hinged table, L, of the mechanism for
+separating and feeding the material, substantially as set forth.
+
+19th, The combination with the stationary bed, L", and stand, 72, of the
+hinged table, L, and catch, o, substantially as set forth.
+
+20th, The combination and relative arrangement with the table, L, bed,
+L", and holder, G, of the evener knives, 12 and 14, as shown and set
+forth.
+
+21st, The combination with the bridge piece, 50, of the hinged dog, 52,
+and bell-spring, 53, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+22d, The combination and relative arrangement of mechanism,
+substantially such as is shown and described for communicating the
+proper motions to the feed arms, S, from lever, K.
+
+23d, The combination with a loom for weaving palm-leaf of mechanism
+substantially such as shown and described for stopping the loom, as set
+forth.
+
+
+71,853.--PITMAN COUPLING.--G. W. Clark, Manchester, Ind.
+
+I claim the arrangement of forked pitman, A G G', bolt, H, screw shanked
+hook, D, and nuts, F F', or their equivalents, substantially as and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,854.--MACHINE FOR MAKING LEVEES.--Ernest Comeaux, Bayou Goula, La.
+
+I claim 1st, The endless apron in combination with the hinged adjustable
+frame, K, operating as described for elevating the earth used in making
+levees, in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the endless apron, F, chains, H, slats, J, and
+adjustable supporting-frame, K, and standards, L, as herein described
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The above in combination with the spur-wheels, C and B, and the
+endless chain, D, as herein described for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,855.--CONSTRUCTION OF ROOF.--M. De K. Cutts, Richmond, Va.
+
+I claim 1st, A tobacco drying house which is provided with a sectional
+hinged roof in combination with frames, A, which support the tobacco
+leaves while being dried and cured substantially as described,
+
+2d, The supporting posts, G, in combination with hinged sections, B B',
+elevating devices, and supporting frames, constructed and arranged in
+such manner that the leaves of tobacco upon said frames can be exposed
+to the action of the sun and air at pleasure substantially as described.
+
+
+71,856.--CAR BRAKE.--Shadrach Davis, Dartmouth, Mass.
+
+I claim a car brake, consisting of the broad connecting bar, C1, which
+rests on pivots, F1, working in slots, and has the brake-shoes movable
+fixed to it, the whole combined as described, operated by the bar,
+I2, and screw rod, H2, and by contact with the wheels as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,857.--FEEDER FOR GRAIN MILL.--Michael Decamp, South Bend, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the device, D, bridge ring-bearing, a b,
+feeder, c, and collar, e, substantially as described,
+
+2d, The toothed eccentric, J, in combination with lever, G, and collar,
+e, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,858.--PAINTER'S EASEL.--Paul Deschause, New York city.
+
+I claim 1st, The extensible legs, consisting of the hinged legs, a, and
+their extension sliding parts, b, made and arranged substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, Also the combination of the legs with the toggle-brace, c c,
+substantially as described.
+
+3d, Also, the extensible rest, composed of the fixed part, e, and the
+sliding part, d, in combination with the fixed and movable clamps, f g,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,859.--GUIDE FOR SAW IN SAW MILLS.--Hiram P. Dillingham, Norwalk,
+Ohio.
+
+I claim the plates, A and A', guides, B B', and C and C', the whole
+constructed substantially as described, and operating as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,860.--PRODUCING CALCIUM MAGNESIUM LIGHT.--Chas. A. Dresser, New York
+city. George A. Dresser, Trustee;
+
+I claim the preparation of dolomite, native or artificial substantially
+as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,861.--CALENDAR ATTACHMENT TO INKSTAND.--Sam'l. R. Dummer, New York
+city.
+
+I claim 1st, An inkstand, etc., constructed with a series of shoulders
+or rests, B, whether one or more and one above another, in combination
+with the rings, C, and plate or frame, D, or their respective
+equivalents substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, In combination with the above, the two tubes, H M, and plunger, O,
+as herein set forth for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,862.--PLANING MACHINE FOR WOOD.--G. B. Durkee and W. H. Murray,
+(assignor to themselves and I. T. Safford), Chicago, Ill.
+
+We claim 1st, The employment of two separately adjustable cutter heads
+in a single machine, so that the axis of one cutter may be at the angle
+of the other at a different angle, and both cutters operating at the
+same time upon the same board, substantially as specified.
+
+2d, The crossheads, C, cutter-heads, E, screws, D and G, in combination
+with the standards, B, constructed and operating substantially as
+specified.
+
+
+71,863.--SELF-ADJUSTING RELAY MAGNET.--J. M. Fairchild, (assignor to
+himself, J. K. Bundy, and J. M. Townsend), New Haven, Ct.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the head, C, combined with the magnet so
+as to be self-adjusting in relation to the armature, substantially as
+herein set forth.
+
+
+71,864.--CORN CAKE CUTTER.--Leonard Felker, Tewksbury, Mass.
+
+I claim the rotating cylinder i, with its cutters, i'i', in combination
+with the rotating cylinder, f, with the stationary knives, f'f', and
+adjustable finishers, g g, when arranged to operate substantially as
+described and set
+
+2d, The pressure rotating cylinder, f, with stationary knives, f'f', and
+adjustable finishers, g g, substantially as described and set forth.
+
+3d, The clearer, m, in combination with the rotating cutters, i'i', as
+described.
+
+4th, The adjustable stands, d d, and lever, p, in combination with the
+table, b', and weight, o, when arranged to operate substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,865.--MEASURING FAUCET.--Elisha Fitzgerald, N. Y. city.
+
+I claim the combination of a four way cock with a receptacle having a
+movable partition operated by the water, substantially as described,
+for the purpose of limiting and determining the amount of water to be
+discharged, as specified.
+
+Also, in combination with the above, the dial and pointer, to indicate
+the amount of water discharged, as described.
+
+
+71,866.--TWEER.--Charles C. Forncrook, Hermitage, N. Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the valve, d, adjustable bridge, g, chamber,
+B, and tweer, A, arranged and operating substantially in the manner and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,867.--COTTON TIE.--John H. Fraley, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the combination of the buckles, A and B, when they are
+constructed and united as described, with the ends of hoop iron, when
+bent into the form of hooks, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,868.--BRIDGE.--John Glass, George P. Schneider, and William B.
+Rezner, Cleveland. Ohio.
+
+We claim, 1st, The tubular flanged sections, A B, as arranged in
+combination with the diaphragm, C, for the purpose and in the manner
+substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The tubular arch, as constructed, with sections, A B C, in
+combination with the foot block, I, provided with a flange or boss, K,
+when arranged in the manner as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,869.--OIL CUP.--John H. Gomer, New York city.
+
+I claim the combination of the cap, B, with its screw flange, b, and
+case, A, provided with suitable tube, C, in the manner and for the
+purpose herein specified.
+
+
+71,870.--PEAT MACHINE.--George D. Goodrich, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The adjustable bearing for the shaft, B, composed of
+two or more segments, r, constructed and operating substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The separate troughs, I, located below the tempering mill, when
+more than one expelling screw is employed, so as to give each screw a
+separate and independent action, substantially as specified.
+
+3d, The cutter or knife, F, for cutting the material into suitable
+lengths in a peat machine having a continuous discharge from the
+expelling mill, substantially as specified.
+
+4th, Closing the mouth of the die by an adjustable intermittent stop or
+knife, when so arranged that the movements can be varied with respect to
+the movements of the other operating parts of the machine, substantially
+as specified.
+
+5th, The double slotted plate or wheel, K, provided with the sockets, h,
+and pins, i, for the purpose of adjusting the movements of the cutter
+stop or knife, F, substantially as described.
+
+6th, The combination of the separate troughs, I, expelling screws, H,
+and cutter stop, F, with a tempering mill, substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,871.--RATCHET BED KEY.--William M. Gray, Brooklyn, N. Y.
+
+I claim the bed key constructed and arranged as above described, as a
+new article of manufacture.
+
+
+71,872.--MODE OF PREVENTING THE EXPLOSION OF LAMPS.--Cyrus P. Grosvenor,
+McGrawville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application to lamps or heaters, using coal oils, alcohol,
+or other explosive substances, of such a burner as will supply the
+vacuum made in the reservoir by the combustion with nitrogen gas, the
+burner being constructed as herein described, or in any other form
+substantially the same, and which will produce the intended effect.
+
+
+71,873.--CAR-AXLE BOX.--Joseph Harris, Dorchester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The roller guides, i, with detached radial joints,
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, In combination with the system of rollers and box, g, the
+construction of the axle, with its extension, e, and shoulder, d, as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,874.--WASHING MACHINE.--Job H. Haskell (assignor to himself and
+Horace Taplin), Lowell, Mass.
+
+I claim the general construction and combination of all the parts,
+consisting of the cylinder, G, series of yielding rollers, a, roller
+stands, k, spring bars, f, levers or arms, m, spring bar, D, transverse
+bar, R, rod, O, and the box, the whole arranged to operate substantially
+as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,875.--HORSE RAKE.--John V. Hawkey (assignor to himself and Israel T.
+Sheffler), Greensburg, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, A rake shaft or head, arranged outside of the periphery of
+the wheels, projecting laterally beyond them, and so jointed that its
+sections can be folded vertically upon the carrying frame without
+detaching any of the parts of the rake, substantially as described.
+
+2d, An axially turning rake-shaft, so jointed that its outer sections
+can be folded inwards without detaching any of its parts.
+
+3d, The combination of the inner fixed section of the rake shaft with
+the outer vertically folding sections, projecting beyond the wheels,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The combination, substantially as described, with a jointed rake
+shaft, of hinges allowing the sections to fold vertically, and a locking
+device to hold them rigidly when unfolded.
+
+5th, The arrangement as described, of the top pins, m, on the folding
+sections, to secure them in position when folded up.
+
+6th, The combination in a horse rake, of an axially turning folding rake
+shaft, with a rock shaft controlled by a handle on the driver's platform
+to raise and lower the teeth.
+
+7th, The arrangement, in a horse rake, of an axially turning jointed
+rake shaft, mounted on the rear end of the thills, and supported on two
+wheels mounted on independent axles.
+
+
+71,876.--APPARATUS FOR DRAINING SUGAR.--James B. Hill, Allegheny City,
+Pa.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of the hopper, C, provided with
+valve, d, case, B, screen, R, distributing drum, P, distributor, f,
+provided with valve, i, scraper, S, chute h, and pipe, t, the whole
+being constructed, arranged, and operating substantially in the manner
+herein described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,877.--CENTRIFUGAL MACHINE FOR DRAINING SUGAR.--James B. Hill,
+Allegheny City, Pa.
+
+I claim the use of a fan when used in combination with the shield,
+m, distributor, f, screen, R, case, B, hopper, C, and scraper, S,
+constructed, arranged, and operating, substantially in the manner herein
+described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,878.--CARD HOLDER.--Samuel L. Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, in combination with a back or support, the use or employment
+of any number of strips when the same shall be constructed and combined
+substantially as shown for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,879.--FISHING LINE SWIVEL.--Martin Hiltz, Gloucester, Mass.
+
+I claim the improved swivel, as made with the screw bolt, D, and the nut
+chamber, e, arranged and combined, as explained, with the parts, A B C,
+constructed and applied together as specified.
+
+
+61,880.--IMPLEMENT FOR LIGHTING GAS.--Thomas W. Houchin, Morrisania,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, Placing a receiver, A, at the lower end of a tube, B, for
+the purposes fully described.
+
+2d, The combination of a receiver, A, tubes, B, and wick chamber, C,
+when the same shall be constructed substantially as described, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,881.--CORN-POPPER.--J. W. Howe, and J. K. Barton, Worcester, Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the twisted wires, a a a' a', with
+the handle, B, and receptacle, A, substantially as and for the purposes
+described.
+
+2d, The combination of the wires, a' a', with handle, B, receptacle, A,
+and cover of the same, as and for the purposes described.
+
+3d, The combination of the wires, a a a' a', with each other,
+receptacle, A, and cover of same, as shown and described.
+
+
+71,882.--COPY BOOK.--Benj. G. Howes, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim the copy book, constructed substantially as described.
+
+
+71,883.--PETROLEUM GAS BURNER.--G. A. Hyver, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the pipe, D, when filled with finely
+broken charcoal, with the concentric or annular chamber, F, the latter
+being provided with pipes, b, extending upwardly into the cup furnace or
+heat retort, H, as and for the purpose substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the pipe, D, when filled with finely broken
+charcoal, the concentric or annular chamber, F, pipes, b, and pipe, d,
+with the gas pipe, c, when the latter is provided with the valve, J, for
+regulating the flow of gas, as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The gas pipe, c, when constructed and arranged with relation to the
+chamber, F, and one of the pipes, b, as described, in combination with
+the valve, J, for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the concentric or annular chamber, F, and
+pipes, b, with the cup furnace or heat retort, H, when the latter is
+constructed as described, and shown upon the drawings, and occupies the
+relation to the former herein set forth, for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, The pipe, d, in combination with one of the pipes, b, for the
+purpose of affording a light for illuminating purposes, as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,884.--SHAFT COUPLING.--John Keesey, Chester, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the box, hub, or shell, B, reverse
+wedge-shaped blocks, C C', and bolts, D D', with their nuts, E E', or
+the equivalents of these devices, arranged for operation together,
+substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+
+71,885.--CLAMP SCREW.--Charles L Kingsley (assignor to Charles Parker),
+Meriden, Conn.
+
+I claim the nut, E, formed with the seats, F, and the lever, G, formed
+with the trunnions, I, so as to be combined and operate in the manner
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,886.--MACHINE FOR BENDING WOOD.--Joseph Klahr, Bernville, assignor to
+himself, W.R. Weand, C.H. Zink, and James J. Wagenhorst, Philadelphia,
+Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The formers, F F', with their arms, p p', levers, k k',
+and catches, q, or their equivalents, in combination with the clamps, G,
+the whole being constructed and operating substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, The combination of the above, the weighted levers, D D', and the
+links, l.
+
+3d, The adjustable plates, B B', with their shoulders, c, operating in
+combination with the formers, and their projections, q, substantially as
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,887.--OIL CAN.--George Alvan Knowlton, Natick, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stoppers, D and I, retracted from their respective
+orifices by a single trigger, H h', and provided with two springs, G J,
+to insure the effective closure of both said orifices, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, In a valved oil can, constructed as above specified, the arrangement
+of the trigger, H h', obliquely on the upper side of the handle, A', as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,888.--FENCE.--Ira Lackey, Lebanon, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the sills, A, braces, C, and hooks or loops,
+i j, with the grooved posts, a c, of the panels, when the parts are
+constructed and arranged to form a detachable and portable fence, in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,889.--BUTTER DISH.--Nathan Lawrence (assignor to Reed and Barton),
+Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the friction spring with the
+cover and vase, the journal and the bearing to extend entirely around
+the said journal, as specified.
+
+
+71,890.--HARVESTER RAKE.--Edward J. Leyburn, Lexington, Va.
+
+I claim, 1st, Connecting the rake arm, E', to a loose collar, c, on reel
+shaft, B, by means of a pivot, d', carrying an arm, f, in combination
+with the jointed connecting rod, h, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The arresting plate, G2, in combination with the rake pivot,
+d', arm, f, and collar, c, and connecting rod, h, substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The cam plate, G G1, in combination with the rake pivot, d', loose
+collar, c, and connecting rod, h, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The anti-friction roller, i, applied to the arm, f, of the rake
+pivot, in combination with the arresting plate, G2, substantially as
+described.
+
+5th, Connecting the arm, f, which is in the rake pivot, d, to the reel
+shaft or reel arm thereof, by means of a rod, h, and universal joint,
+h', substantially as described.
+
+6th, The application of a weight, g, to an arm, f, of the rake pivot,
+when said arm is upon a loose collar, c, and arranged to operate
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,891.--WASHING MACHINE.--Reuben Lighthall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the detachable holder, A, with the set screw, B, in combination
+with the slotted lever, D, and the rollers, F F', and the cam, H, as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,892.--PROCESS FOR RENDERING PAPER, CLOTH, AND THE LIKE, FIRE AND
+WATER PROOF.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.
+
+I claim the process, substantially as herein described, of treating
+fibrous and other materials for rendering them fire and water proof.
+
+
+71,893.--COMPOSITION OF MATTER FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF WATER PROOF PAPER
+AND OTHER ARTICLES.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The new compound or composition of matter, produced by the
+treatment of vegetable fiber, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The process herein described of treating vegetable fiber for
+producing a new compound, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,894.--STREET SWEEPER.--Robert Y. McConnell and Geo. Pringle,
+Rochester, N.Y.
+
+We claim, 1st, The pinions, a, of the counter shaft, s, combined with
+carrier wheels, W, of street sweepers, by suitable sliding clutches, c,
+all arranged substantially as shown and described, and for the purpose
+of equalizing the strength and efficiency of those portions of the
+machine.
+
+2d, The broom shaft, b, and the counter shaft, s, arranged substantially
+as shown, being held by means of the adjustable rigid straps, y, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The spring clutches, c, governed by means of the hand lever, D,
+connecting rod, f, lever, k, and the counter inclined planes, m, all
+arranged and operating substantially in the manner and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,895.--UTERINE SUPPORTER.--Frederick Meriwether, Tamola, Miss.
+
+I claim the combination, as described, of the spring, E, composed of
+copper or other soft metal, with the pessary, for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+Also, the combination, substantially as described, of the pelvic spring,
+the vertically adjustable bar and set screw, the soft metal spring, E,
+the pessary pillar, F, and the pessary, for the purposes specified.
+
+
+71,896.--RAILROAD SIGNAL.--Abraham S. Miller (assignor to himself, J.P.
+James, and Charles Folsom), Zanesfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the trigger, E, and rock shaft, F
+f, with a railroad signal and suitable intermediate connections, so
+arranged that the contact of the train with said trigger shall throw the
+signal into its conspicuous position, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The arrangement of the trigger, E, rock shaft, F f, arm, H, link, I,
+lever, G, wire, J, eccentric lever, L, catch, M, and shaft, B, signal,
+A, and weight, B', or its equivalent (P P1 P2 Q), substantially as and
+for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the trigger, E', rock shaft, F' f', arm, H',
+and rod or other suitable connection, N, all arranged and operating
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination, with the disk or signal, A, of the reflecting
+plate, a substantially as and for the object stated.
+
+
+71,897.--SPINNING WHEEL.--Henry Miller, Ronald Township, Mich.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the adjustable and hinged rods and levers,
+constructed as herein described, for connecting the rocking treadle with
+the hinged spindle arm, so that the operator, by the foot, may move the
+spindle arm out or in at pleasure, as set forth and represented.
+
+
+71,898.--BOOTS AND SHOES.--Charles Mole, Pembroke Terrace, Regent's
+Park, London, England.
+
+I claim the manufacture of a movable boot heel in two parts, to be
+adjusted in different positions by means of a single central projection
+taking into a single slot hole or countersunk part, and secured in
+position by means of a central screw or pin, whether such projection and
+hole or countersunk part be square or many sided, and no matter what the
+shape of these sides, so that the shape of the projection and that of
+the hole which is to receive it be identical, the whole substantially as
+hereinbefore described and illustrated on the annexed sheet of drawing.
+
+
+71,899.--WATER COOLER AND REFRIGERTOR.--Alfred Murden and Henry L.
+Cooper (assignors to themselves and Fiancis Warner), New Haven, Conn.
+
+We claim the arrangement of the cylinder, A, and outer cylinder, C, so
+as to form a water space, D, and combined with covers, E and G, so as to
+form a chamber, F, above the water space, D and ice cylinder, A, so that
+the cover, E, forms the bottom of and the cover, G, the top of the said
+chamber, in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,900.--CONSTRUCTION OF STAMPED SHEET METAL KETTLES.--Frederic G.
+Niedringhaus and William F. Niedringhaus, St. Louis, Mo.
+
+We claim the spout of a kettle when formed by pressure from the bottom
+and top plate of the kettle, when constructed substantially as shown and
+specified.
+
+
+71,901.--BREAST STRAP SLIDE.--O.B. North (assignor to O.B. North & Co.),
+New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The arrangement of the hinged tongue, E, upon the plate,
+A, so as to cover the ring, substantially in the manner herein set
+forth.
+
+2d, Constructing the hook or projection, D, upon the inside of the
+plate, by forming an opening, d, through the plate, substantially as and
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,902.--SNOW PLOW.--Abel Nutting, Quincy, Mass
+
+I claim the rotary plow, arranged to operate substantially as set forth.
+
+Also, in combination with such a plow, inclines, or shares, fixed, with
+respect to the frame by which they are supported, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,903.--STEAM GENERATOR.--Isaac R. Oakford, Philadelphia. Pa.
+
+I claim a steam generator, composed of a series of cylindrical boilers,
+of round ends, provided with openings for steam and water, and arranged
+in a vertical and inclined position, in the manner and for the purpose
+above set forth and described.
+
+
+71,904.--CASTER FOR FURNITURE.--P.B. O'Brien and Wm. E. Sparks, New
+Haven, Conn., assignors to P.B. O'Brien.
+
+We claim the arrangement of the spring, a, in the spindle, B,
+and combined with the socket, C, so as to operate in the manner
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,905.--RAILWAY FROG.--Staats N. Park, Bloomsbury, N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, So constructing the frogs of railways that the frog plate
+and the rail or track sections, guard rails, and frog point are separate
+from each other, and so that the rail sections and guard rails and frog
+point can be inserted in or attached to and detached from the frog
+plate, for the uses and purposes set forth.
+
+2d, So constructing the frogs of railways or the frog plate, that the
+track rails of any railway can be extended upon and combined with such
+frog plate to form the track or rail section of the frog, substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,906.--HARVESTER.--Henry W. Pell, Rome, N.Y.
+
+I claim. 1st, The carriage, C, supported at both ends on wheels or
+rollers, cc, running on a guide way, S, substantially as and for the
+purposes specified.
+
+2d, The rib or groove joint between the friction rollers and guideway,
+to sustain the lateral pressure, as set forth.
+
+3d, The clevis pin or whiffletree bolt, B, attached to the center of the
+carriage, C.
+
+4th, The independent attachment of the draught clevis to the whiffletree
+bolt to permit the independent oscillation of the whiffletree without
+affecting the clevis.
+
+
+71,907.--MEDICAL COMPOUND.--M. Perl, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the medical compound herein described, when made by the process
+and composed of the ingredients herein specified, in the proportions
+stated, for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,908.--MACHINERY FOR SHAVING AND SLOTTING SCREWS.--Elijah S. Pierce,
+Hartford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the cam, M, the sliding frame, Y, the
+spindle, A, the pulley, P, the clamp, C, the spring, S, and the rest, R,
+or their equivalents, with a shaving tool, and one or more nicking saws,
+substantially as herein specified.
+
+2d, The combination of the sliding frame, Y, the spindle, A, and
+the clamping device, C, with a shaving tool and one or more saws,
+substantially as described, for the purpose of shaving, nicking, and
+turning screw blanks or other similar articles, while held in the same
+jaws.
+
+
+71,909.--DOUBLE SCREW.--Elijah S. Pierce, Hartford, Ct.
+
+I claim the double screw herein described and shown, as a new article of
+manufacture.
+
+
+71,910.--APPARATUS FOR PRESERVING MEATS, FISH, POULTRY, AND OTHER
+PERISHABLE ARTICLES.--Charles F. Pike, Piovidence, R.I.
+
+I claim, 1st, Constructing a tubular ice box, with holes or openings in
+the tubes or pipes, at or near the bottom, to let the air out into the
+chamber, F, and slots or openings into the ice receptacle, reservoir, or
+depository, near the top, and so get the combined and double purpose
+of radiation, conduction, and internal circulation of the air in
+the chamber, F, substantially as and for the purposes set forth and
+described in the drawing and specification hereunto annexed, without
+confining myself to any particular form, size, or shape of the pipes
+or tubes, whether they be vertical or horizontal, round, square, oval,
+oblong, or in any other form, neither do I confine myself to any
+particular form of ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository.
+
+2d, The perforating or making slots, holes, or openings in the tubes
+or pipes, near the bottom, for the purposes set forth and described,
+howsoever the same may be made, whether used in connection with the
+ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, as described, or without
+the openings in the ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, for the
+purpose of the rotating of the air.
+
+3d, The ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, with its openings to
+let the air into and on to the ice in this ice receptacle, reservoir, or
+depository, for the purpose of taking off the moisture in the preserving
+room, at or near its top, whether the tubes connected to the bottom of
+this ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, are perforated or not,
+or whether the ice receptacle reservoir, or depository, is removed
+altogether, and the tops or collars of the tubes or pipes are
+perforated.
+
+4th, The ice box, receptacle, reservoir, or depository, A, as described,
+pipes or tubes, B C D L, pan, E H, room, F, substantially as described
+and set forth, with their appendages.
+
+
+71,911.--MULTIPLYING REFLECTORS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA.--D.W.S. Rawson,
+Peru, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The reflector box, A, the doors and shade wings, B B, the
+bars, C C, the non-reflecting division, D D, surrounding and between
+the several mirrors, the base board, F, and the slide board, G, and the
+double pivot, H, when used for the purposes herein described.
+
+2d, The use of the lever for the purpose of adjusting the reflectors.
+
+3d, The moving of the reflectors with the slide, G. to produce more than
+one set of impressions on the same plate, or an equivalent movement.
+
+
+71,912.--CAR SPRING.--Wm. F. Ray, Fort Wayne, Ind.
+
+I claim a series of reflexed springs, so constructed that the bows slide
+into each other, the whole being adjustable so as to regulate the amount
+of elasticity, as described.
+
+
+71,913.--LAMP BURNER.--Henry Read, Providence, R I.
+
+I claim the skeleton bottom, B, in combination with the perforated
+cylinder, C, and cone, D, when constructed and arranged substantially as
+described and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,914.--APPARATUS FOR TAMING WILD ANIMALS.--Peter R. Sanderson,
+Caledonia, N Y.
+
+I claim the construction and use of a circingle strap, as described,
+with the sheaves, A A A A, and their attachments to said circingle, and
+the slipping straps, B B B B, and rope, C, when arranged substantially
+as described for the purpose specified.
+
+Also, the combination of the above parts, A A, etc., B B, etc, and C,
+with any harness, arranged substantially as described for the purpose
+designed.
+
+
+71,915.--JOURNAL BOX.--Wm. Sherburne, Charlestown, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The bolt, E, constructed as and for the purposes above
+described.
+
+2d, The bolt, E, in combination with the jaw, m, and oil box, B,
+substantially and for the purpose above specified.
+
+
+71,916.--HORSE AND CATTLE POKE.--Nelson Sylvester, Weymouth, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The head, B, cross bar, E, in combination with the
+springs, F, and spikes, a, for the purpose and in the manner
+substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The cross bar, E, as arranged in relation to the yoke, C, and in
+combination with the poke, A, in the manner as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,917.--CORN PLANTER.--Frank J. Smiley, Marshall, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, In combination with a wheeled machine for planting corn
+or other seed at regular intervals, a "perambulator," substantially as
+described, when hung concentrically to a revolving seed cylinder, C, and
+operated in connection therewith, substantially in the manner and for
+the purpose herein in specified.
+
+2d, When operated in connectin with a revolving seed cylinder, the
+arrangement and combination of the dropping tubes, t, and their
+attachments with the tappet pins, T, and receiving basins, K, for
+dropping and conveying the seed to the furrowers, substantially as set
+forth.
+
+3d, The pendant gage-bars, h, in combination with the gage plates, g,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,918.--WHIP RACK.--Charles A. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a whip rack composed of metal or other inelastic material, and
+furnished with a series of divisions or apartments, with a hinged
+tongue or flap in each, and suitable openings in each apartment for the
+insertion and retention of a whip, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,919.--METHOD OF HARDENING AND BLEACHING ARTICLES MADE OF SOAPSTONE,
+TALC, ETC.--Henry Julius Smith, Boston, Mass., assignor to Joseph C.
+Wightman, Newtonville, N. Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The heating in a closed vessel, and in contact with
+carbon, the above described substances, or articles formed therefrom,
+for the purpose of hardening and toughening the same, substantially as
+above described.
+
+2d, The removal, either before or after the hardening process, of
+impurities producing discoloration, by the action of a bath of melted
+chloride or sodium, or other chemical compound operating in like manner.
+
+
+71,920.--HANDLE FOR TEA AND COFFEE POTS.--Enos E. Stow, Plantsville, Ct.
+
+I claim a handle, as made hollow or tubular, and provided with openings
+in or through it, that when applied to a pot or vessel, warm or heated
+air may be caused to pass into and through and out of such handle,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,921.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the endless wire rope or ropes, A A, pulleys,
+T T T' T", and piers, B B B' B", with the suspended carriages, H H H H,
+arranged and operating as specified.
+
+
+71,922.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the wire ropes, A A, piers, B B B B, reel, F,
+and rope, P, with the carriage, H, arranged and operating in the manner
+set forth.
+
+
+71,923.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg. Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the two aerial ways, A A' A" A'", the drum,
+C, with the carriages, H H, and ropes, f f, constructed and operating as
+specified.
+
+
+71,924.--ATTACHMENT TO THE REGULATORS QF WATCHES--Wm. B. Tucker,
+Hillsboro, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the screw-arbor, c, and the toothed segment,
+e, with the regulating lever, d, and the scale base plate, a b,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,925.--BILLIARD CUE TIP.--Joseph A. Veazie, Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim the new or improved composition, substantially as described, in
+which ground leather is an important constituent.
+
+Also, the combination of a layer of such composition and one or more
+layers or strata of leather or caoutchouc, or both, such being for the
+formation of cue tips, as explained.
+
+
+71,926.--CAR SPRING.--Richard Vose, New York city.
+
+I claim a volute spring, formed or constructed of a coiled metallic bar,
+whose thickness is greater transversely upon one edge thereof than at
+any other point therein, substantially as and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+71,927.--APPARATUS FOR TURNING ON GAS.--W.P. Wage [assignor to himself
+and M. Clarke], Barre Centre, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cylinder, E, and the piston, F, in combination with
+the lever, D, or their equivalent, operated by the means and in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, Lighting gas by electricity, in combination with the apparatus above
+described for turning on gas, as shown and described.
+
+
+71,928.--HORSE HAY FORK.--George H. Waldo, Prattsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the tines, b b, bail, f f, curved holding tine, I, spring, J,
+pulley, l, rope, k, all constructed and operated substantially as herein
+set forth.
+
+
+91,929.--MACHINE FOR ROLLING LEATHER.--J.H. Walker, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the horizontal way, G, slide, H,
+and roll, b, with tables, K and M, and treadle operating device,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The combination, with the pieces, C C, of the truss rods, E E,
+bridge, F, way, G, and slide, H, substantially as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,930.--FERTILIZER AND CORN PLANTER COMBINED.--Samuel H. Wallize,
+Washingtonville, Pa.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the devices, slide, G, and roller, D, as
+connected and operating together, with the crank, F, so as to drop the
+guano and corn through a single spout, to prevent choking, as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,931.--WASHING MACHINE.--D.T. Ward, Cardington, O.
+
+I claim, 1st, The segmental or convex washboard, E, actuated by levers,
+D, in combination with the reciprocating washboard, F, and connecting
+arms, H, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination therewith, the spring, j, rod, k, and slots, I,
+arranged and operating substantially as described.
+
+3d, The gate, p, in combination with the horizontal reciprocating
+washboard, F, and tub, A, arranged and operating substantially as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,932.--CORN PLANTER.--John R. Weber, Bourbon, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The springs, m, on the shaft, e, in combination with the
+dropping cylinders, k, as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The combination of the foot board, c', forked lever, d" m",
+connecting rods, e", and cross piece, h", arranged and operating as
+explained.
+
+3d, The combination of the frame, B, elbow levers, m', connecting rods,
+n' s', arms, o' t', and shafts, r' u', as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the transverse shaft, v, sliding bar, s, hook,
+r, pins, o, block, n, and dropping cylinders, k, substantially as
+described.
+
+5th, The combination of the crank, w, arm, x a', spring, b, and sliding
+bar, s, arranged and operating as set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the lever, a", shaft, v, pinion, e', and spring,
+e"', when used independently, or in connection with the frame, B,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,933.--BED BOTTOM.--David S. Williams, Coldwater, Mich.
+
+I claim the combination of the loop, A, rods, B, spring band, C,
+rods, D, webbing, E, slats, F, wires or equivalent, G, in the manner
+described.
+
+
+71,934.--INSTRUMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ANÆSTHETICS.--Osborn Wilson,
+Aurora, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of an instrument with inhaling and
+exhaling tubes, provided with valves, working automatically and
+alternately in opening and closing the tubes by the respiration of the
+patient, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein
+specified.
+
+2d, Providing the instrument with a spring valve and air tube for
+regulating the administration of nitrous oxide and other anæsthetics,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein specified.
+
+3d, The construction and arrangement of stock, A, mouth piece, B,
+inhaling and exhaling tubes, C' C, plate, D, air tube, E', valve, E,
+spiral spring, b, valves, c c, rods, d d, fulcra, e e, arm, f, and rod,
+g, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein specified.
+
+
+71,935.--CIDER MILL AND PRESS.--Martin Winger, Ephrata, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, A series of press boxes, D, with perforated sides and
+an external cogged flange, d, all connected in the form of a wheel
+revolving horizontally, with its cross-arms, N, secured centrally to
+a vertical shaft, L, in combination with the bearing, M, and step, O,
+sustained on a framework, A B B', all arranged substantially in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, With the revolving press boxes, D, the press block and central
+upright, K, E, pulley, G, guides, F, arms, e, in combination with the
+inclined planes, H and R, all arranged and operating substantially in
+the manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, In combination with the revolving box wheel, D D N N, and pressing
+arrangement, the hinged drop bottom, Q, in combination with a series of
+rollers or pulleys, P, or their equivalents, for the purpose and in the
+manner shown and described.
+
+4th. In combination with my horizontal box wheel, the arrangement of the
+gearing and mill hopper, X, and crushers, W V, pinions, Y S, on shaft,
+all combined substantially m the manner specified.
+
+5th, In combination with an apple mill, a cider press, with a series of
+presses in a horizontal revolving wheel, substantially as and for the
+purposes specified.
+
+
+71,936.--CURB FOR WATER WHEEL.--Albert Winton, Chambersburg, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The serpentine or double curved chute gates, O O, when
+formed with surfaces tapering or sloping from their centers towards
+their ends, and so arranged, relative to intermediately situated
+diaphragms or plates, r r, that one of the tapering ends of said chute
+gates, O O, shall project beyond the circumferences of the rims, a a c
+e, and extend so as to enter slots, or between the prongs of fork-like
+arms, K L K L, to be operated in the manner and for the purpose
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, The annular adjustable rim, or ring, i i, provided with the
+fork-like arms, K L K L, and with the moving lever or crank, m, and
+the fulcrum pin, h, all arranged to operate the chute gates, O O,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+71,937.--HARVESTER.--James Winters and Charles C. Gapen, Lacon, Ill.
+
+We claim the skeleton frame, A, or its equivalent, provided with an
+adjustable clevis, and attached to the end of the tongue, or reaping and
+mowing machines, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein
+described and represented.
+
+
+71,938.--SASH TOP.--Orson E. Woodbury, Madison, Wis.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cam, slotted at H D I, forming bearings at either
+extremity for the screw or other support, when the cam is operating
+against the catch, C, at the points, F or O, all as described and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The catch, C, with the spikes, G G, constructed and used as and for
+the purposes hereinbefore named.
+
+
+71,939.--PEAT AND BRICK MACHINE.--Charles D. Wrightington, Fairhaven,
+and Benjamin P. Rider, Boston, Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, In combination with the mold wheel having the series or
+sets of molds in it, a series of plungers revolving with said wheel
+and operated in succession by the eccentric journal and frame, Q,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, Also in combination with a mold wheel having a series of cogs
+interposed by a series of concave stops, blanks or abutments upon
+its periphery, a drive wheel having cogs and a blank surface on its
+perimeter so that the mold wheel may be moved, stopped and locked by
+said drive wheel which has a continuous movement, substantially as and
+for the purpose described.
+
+3d, Also the location and arrangement of the cam over and around the
+blank on the perimeter of the drive wheel so that while the mold wheel
+is stopped and locked by said drive wheel which continues its movement
+said drive wheel shall operate the pushers to discharge the pressed
+bricks or blocks from the molds, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,940.--.TOY.--Derrick Adams, Lansingburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim an automatic toy having the legs of the horse and the head
+and arm of the driver actuated by mechanical devices, in manner
+substantially as herein described and for the purposes as set forth.
+
+
+71,941.--EAVES TROUGH FASTENING.--Philip Ahn, Brandon Vt.
+
+I claim the bolt, c, combined with the elastic strap, e, substantially
+as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,942.--INFLATING RUBBER BALLS.--Henry A. Alden, Fishkill, N.Y.,
+assignor to the New York Rubber Company.
+
+I claim the application to rubber balls or other hollow articles
+requiring to be distended by inflation of the combined bulb and tube,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein shown and set
+forth.
+
+
+71,943.--REAMER.--Charles Allardice, Cohoes, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A shank, A, formed substantially as described in
+combination with the cutters, B, and nut or screw ring, O, the whole
+operating as set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the shank, A, cutters, B, and nut, C, the nut,
+e, bolt, g, and washer, g', formed as described and employed for the
+purposes specified.
+
+
+71,944.--BOLT ATTACHMENT TO DOOR LOCK.--William H. Andrews [assignor to
+Burton Mallory], New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim the bolt, E, constructed arranged within the lock case in
+combination with the follower, F, constructed with a cam, I, and spring,
+H, so as to hold the bolt securely in both its locked and unlocked
+position, substantially in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,945.--MECHANISM FOR PRESENTING PALM LEAF TO LOOMS.--Isaac Angell,
+Malden, Mass.
+
+I claim for employment in connection with a loom for weaving with palm
+leaf or similar weft a mechanism substantially as set forth which
+automatically presents in succession the entering ends of single pieces
+of weft in such position with relation to the cross sectional form of
+each that each piece will be carried into the shed or web flatwise.
+
+Also the mechanism for effecting the elevation and release of the weft,
+substantially as described.
+
+Also the plate, d, with its rectangular perforations and the gate or
+slide for clamping a single piece of weft projecting through the plate,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+Also a mechanism substantially as set forth for "knocking off" the weft
+raising mechanism when a piece of weft is presented.
+
+
+71,946.--BLACKBOARD FOR SCHOOLS.--William Arroquuier, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim covering the plaster, B, with a coating, C, composed of the
+ingredients named and applied in the manner above described whereby the
+proper color and roughness are obtained as set forth.
+
+
+71,947.--MODE OF OPERATING SWELL IN MELODEONS.--C.E. Bacon [assignor to
+himself. George A Prince and Calvin F.S. Thomas], Buffalo, N.Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the swell pedals side by side with the
+bellows pedals and contiguous to and parallel therewith, for the purpose
+and substantially as described.
+
+
+71,948.--MATERIALS FOR TRANSMITTING HEAT.--William C. Baker, New York
+city.
+
+I claim the employment of salted water, glycerin, or their equivalents,
+to prevent freezing in transmitting and diffusing heat through ordinary
+pipes, tubes or radiators for the purpose of warming and ventilating
+railroad cars, public vehicles and buildings, substantially as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,949.--LAMP BURNER.--George E. Baldwin (assignor to E. Miller & Co.),
+West Meriden, Conn.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the auxiliary or ventilating tube, E, with
+the wick tube, B, combined with a solid partition, F, in the base of the
+burner so as to form a close chamber around the tubes and wick adjuster,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,950.--AUTOMATIC TOOTH PLUGGER.--Burr Bannister and George F. Green,
+Kalamazoo, Mich.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of an engine operated by means of
+compressed air with a tooth plugger for the purpose set forth and
+described.
+
+2d, The lock, F, in connection with spring, 1, operated by cross head of
+piston rod, in the manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,951.--CAR COUPLING.--William F. Barlow (assignor to himself, James
+Bower and W.A. Jackson), Monmouth, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The catch, C, slotted draw head, A, and weight, X,
+combined as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The rods, M N and H, and elbow, K, combined as described and
+operating in combination with the elements of the first claim arranged
+substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The weight, X, arranged as described for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,952.--HARVESTER RAKE.--John Barnes, Rockford, Ill.
+
+I claim 1st, The inclined serrations, h h h, on the face of the rake
+head for the purpose of compacting the gavel.
+
+2d, A compressor or supplementary rake pivoted to the rake handle and
+moving parallel to the rake head, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The combination substantially as described of an automatic rake, a
+compresser and an interposed spring for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th The combination substantially as described of a reel revolving
+continuously on a horizontal shaft a rake mounted on the same shaft [on
+trunnions arranged diagonally to the shaft], and a shipping device by
+which the rake may be thrown into gear between any two of the beaters of
+the reel and by which it may automatically be thrown out of gear at the
+end of its stroke.
+
+5th, The combination substantially as described of the inclined rake
+handle with the trunnions or pivots revolving on the reel shaft, and
+arranged diagonally thereto.
+
+6th, The combination substantially as described of the rake handle
+pivoted on trunnions diagonal to the reel shaft and the friction roller
+with a guide vertical below the axis of the rake and deflected both
+horizontally and laterally above that axis, as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+7th, The combination substantially as described of the rake handle
+and shipping lever whereby the rake throws itself out of gear after
+discharging the gavel.
+
+8th, The combination substantially as described of a rake mounted on
+trunnions revolving on a horizontal axis in a fixed relation to the
+guide which controls the movements of the rake with a revolving reel
+having an endwise movement on the same axis whereby the rake can be
+thrown out of gear by moving the reel endwise without stopping the reel.
+
+
+71,953.--TRY SQUARE AND BEVEL.--Samuel N. Batchelder, Prairie du Chien,
+Wis.
+
+I claim, 1st, The blade B, pivoted within the stock, A, and provided
+with a hooked projection, e, by means of which and the hook slide, D,
+the blade, B, may be set and held at any desired angle, substantially as
+described and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The hook slide, D, with the thumb screw, E, arranged and operating
+substantially as shown and described for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The spiral spring, F, in combination with a combined try square and
+bevel, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,954.--PLATE LIFTER.--David B Beaty, Aurora, Ind., assignor to himself
+and James Lamb.
+
+I claim the curved wires, B B B, having hooks at their lower ends and
+connected to a handle, A, said handle being provided with a wire loop
+formed into a spring which connects to the wires, B, so that by pressing
+upon this spring, C, the wires, B, are caused to separate and release
+the plate, all constructed as specified.
+
+
+71,955.--SUSPENSION BRIDGE.--Charles Bender, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction and arrangement of one or more yielding
+joints connecting the beams or trusses of stiffened suspension bridges,
+substantially as herein described.
+
+2d, The attachment of the ends of the cables or chains at or near the
+first or shore piers to the longitudinal beams or trusses of stiffened
+suspension bridges, substantially as set forth.
+
+3d The means and method by which the ends of the beams or trusses of
+stiffened suspension bridges are secured to the shore piers by vertical
+anchorage and the arrangement of suitable joints, v, in said anchors,
+substantially for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The means and method employed to reduce the side motion by
+attaching the longitudinal beams or trusses of stiffened suspension
+bridges to the central piers sidewise said attachment being on one pier
+perfectly immovable in any horizontal direction while at the other
+piers allowance is made for the variations of the length of the beams
+substantially as set forth and described.
+
+
+71,956.--FOLDING TRUNK.--O.K. Bernbaum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the folding ends in combination with the hinged sectional back
+and front for the purposes herein fully described.
+
+
+71,957.--SOFA BEDSTEAD.--Charles H. Berry, East Somerville, Mass.
+
+I claim the combination of the lower position, a, the seat, b, and
+head, d, and the hinged or movable panel, e, in a sofa or lounge,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,958.--CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the removable frame, B, sliding frame, C,
+ratchet bar, G, and pinion wheel, H, with each other, with the body,
+A, of the churn, and with the dasher shaft, I, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,959.--HAT-FELTING MACHINE.--Job W. Blackham, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The duplicate series of rolls, b and bN', and rubbers, C
+and CN' or their equivalent, with their water pans, N N', and jets of
+hot water or steam, as represented, arranged to operate together in the
+manner and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+2d, Mounting the reciprocating rubber over the bed of rolls so as to
+allow of its ascent and descent by means of springs, substantially as
+and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+
+71,960.--BUILDERS' SCAFFOLD.--John E Bliss, Oxford, Ind.
+
+I claim the combination of the right angled pivoted frame, A, and
+adjustable sliding bars, B and D, with each other, substantially as
+herein shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,961.--SUBSTITUTE FOR MILK FOR CATTLE.--Rufus K. Blodgett, near
+Fulton, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st The use of white or blue clay, when used for the purpose
+above specified.
+
+2d, The combination of flour, catechu and clay, when mixed and used for
+the purposes above set forth.
+
+
+71,962.--FIRE LADDER.--Johan Blomgren, Galesburg, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stuffing coil, O, inserted into the lower port of
+the tube H H', and forced up or down in the tube by the cog wheel, M,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The basket, R, in combination with a fire escape having the hinged
+side, T, and the adjusting rod, S, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.
+
+3d, The construction of the stuffig coil, O, substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,963.--SAFETY GUN LOCK.--Charles Bowlen, Milwaukee, Wis.
+
+I claim tumbler, F, with its pin, G, in combination with dog, H, with
+its slot, I, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,964.--VENTILATOR FOR BUILDINGS.--Thomas Boyd, Cambridgeport, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the chamber, A, with or without the
+lenses, B, cone, C, and rods, D, constructed and arranged to operate
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the oscillating cap, K, and elastic pads, I,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the chamber, A, cone, C, pipes E and H, and
+cones, G and K, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,965.--DOOR LATCH.--Purmort Bradford (assignor to Sargent & Co.), New
+Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim the construction of the latch bolt with the pivot bearings, a
+and b, upon opposite sides combined with a single central pivot upon the
+plate so as to be adjustable for a right or left-hand door and the said
+plate constructed with a slot through which the latch is operated, in
+the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,966.--PLOW.--Harvey Briggs, Smithland, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, Forming the land side, mold board frame and upper
+and lower strengthening floors, b1 and b2, solid in one piece B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the conical rollers, D, and their boxing frame,
+H, with the mold board frame, B, substantially as herein shown and
+described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, Forming the boxing frame, H, in two parts, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, forming an oil trench or channel, J, in the boxing frame, II
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+5th, The combination of the elastic washers or packing, I, with the
+journals and bearings of the rollers and wheels, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the adjustable friction wheel, F, and stationary
+friction wheel, E, with the solid hand side and mold board frame, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+7th, The combination of the vertical flanged friction roller, G, with
+the land side of the plow, substantially as herein shown and described
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,967.--PIANO STOOL.--Josua Briggs, Peterboro, N.H.
+
+I claim, in combination with the pillar and feet, the socket block, m,
+having recesses formed with side lips or flanges, o, to fit into groves,
+q, in the feet and bottom seats, p, between which and the shoulder on
+the pillar the feet are securely continued, substantially as described.
+
+Also the center piece, w', fitting upon and covering the screw bolt and
+nut which confine the pillar to the base, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+Also constructing the socket block, m, with a center socket, t, into
+which the tail piece of the pillar fits and is confined, substantially
+as described.
+
+Also making the screw spindle removable from the seat, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+
+71,968.--PLOW.--T.E.C. Brinly, Louisville, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, The mode of attaching the beam, D, to the plows by a
+socket, C, connected with the land side by braces, B B, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the socket, C, constructed with diagonal flanges,
+C', the handles, and the beam, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,969.--COMBINED SHOVEL AND SIFTER.--Stephen P. Brooks (assignor to
+himself and Benjamin Woodward), Somerville, Mass.
+
+I claim the within-described combined shovel and sifter, constructed and
+operating substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,970.--SEAT AND DESK.--A.H. Brown, May's Landing, N.J.
+
+I claim the hinged brace, J, passing through the guides, M, upon the
+inside of the ends, B, of the seat and hinged to the outer edge of the
+folding desk, H, all arranged as described whereby the gravity of the
+brace, J, as the desk is raised causes the L-shaped notch, L, to fit and
+catch in the guide, M, to hold the said desk raised, for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,971.--GRAIN FORK.--E G. Bullis, Manchester, Iowa, assignor to Charles
+J. Riggs, same place, and said Riggs assignor to D E. Lyon, Dubuque,
+Iowa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of a band-cutting device with a pitching
+fork, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination of the rearwardly-extended parts of the tines, C,
+the cross head, B, grooved bars, E, sliding cutter, F, and springs, L,
+with each other, substantially as herein shown and described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the pivoted or jointed bars, G H I, with
+the sliding cutter, F, shank, J, of the fork head and handle, A,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+71,972.--SEED PLANTER.--Matthew S. Burdick. Milton, Wis., assignor for
+himself and John M. May.
+
+I claim, 1st, Thumb screw, I, in combination with part, H, and seed cup
+bar, D, when constructed, connected together and used substantially as
+and for the purposes described.
+
+3d, Seed-cup bar, E, or its equivalent, when combined with seed-cup bar,
+D, in the same planting machine so that corn and pumpkin seed and other
+flat seeds, as squash and melon seeds, may be planted at one operation,
+substantially as described.
+
+3d, Spring, O, or its equivalent, attached to and combined with seed-cup
+bar, E, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+4th, Jaws or points, F and G, provided with partitions, h and h, for the
+purpose of dividing the seed, when used in combination with parts, A and
+A' B and E and N, substantially as described.
+
+5th, A general arrangement and combination of legs or bars, A and A',
+hoppers, B and C, seed-cup bars, D and E, covering, N, and jaws, F and
+G, when constructed, connected together and used substantially as and
+for the purposes described.
+
+
+71,973.--PULLEY BLOCK.--John A. Burnap, Albany, N. Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the frame, E, and pulley, F, through the eye
+of which is inserted the frame, A, having a series of rollers, a a, the
+whole constructed and used substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,974.--SADIRON.--Jesse S. Butterfield and Joseph A. Reed,
+Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+We claim, 1st, The steadying, pin, d", in combination with the sectors,
+d"' d"', on the guard-plate, d', the said parts being constructed and
+arranged to operate in connection with the planes, a"' a"', on the
+projection, a', substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The projection, a', on the base, A B, with its two opposite sectors
+or inclined planes, a" a", constructed and arranged to receive and
+hold down the inward ends, c" c", of the feet of the handle, C D,
+substantially as described and set forth.
+
+3d, The projecting ends, c" c", of the handle, C D, constructed and
+arranged to operate in combination with the spaces, b' b', and planes,
+a" a", substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,975.--PRUNING SHEAR.--Seth P. Carpenter, Milford, Mass.
+
+I claim the new or improved manufacture of pruning shears, as
+hereinbefore described, that is, as composed of the blades, a b, the
+lever, C, the long shank, B, the lever, D, the open handles, C C', the
+arm, f, and the rod, g, arranged and combined in manner, and for the
+purpose, and to operate substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,976.--WASHSTAND AND CLOTHES DRYER.--Frances H. Carrier, Bridgeport,
+Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the clothes drying apparatus with the
+washbasin, when they are constructed, arranged, and fitted for use
+substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cups, b c d, or their equivalents, with the
+wash basin, when they are constructed, arranged, and fitted for use as a
+toilet apparatus, substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+
+71,977.--SPICE CASE.--John T. Carter and John Park. Lowell Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, The cups or boxes, c c, when arranged to operate
+substantially as described, and for the purposes fully set forth.
+
+2d, The springs, k k, in combination with the cups or boxes, c c, for
+the purpose described and set forth.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement of the case, a, with its feet, d d
+d, handle, e, loop, f, and shelves, b b b b, cups or boxes, c c, and
+spring, k k, all for the purposes substantially as described and set
+forth.
+
+
+71,978.--APPARATUS FOR PAINTING OR GRAINING PAILS, ETC.--Jonathan
+Carter, Winchendon, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the flexible painting or die printing
+roll with the supplying roller, for painting, graining, ornamenting
+pails, or other tapering articles.
+
+2d, The mechanism for holding and revolving the pail, when mounted on a
+bench or table, in combination with the movable printing or die roll,
+operating substantially in the manner as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, Casting graining or other ornamental configurations on conical rolls
+so as to form a continuous body, for the purposes herein described.
+
+4th, Making die or printing conical rolls in sections, and securing
+them to the staves so as to change their position for making a greater
+variety of ornamental designs for graining and ornamenting hollow ware,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+5th, Applying a smooth coat or body of paint or varnish with a flexible
+roller to pails, tubs, or other articles of hollow ware, substantially
+in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,979.--SAWYERS' RULE.--Thos. Carter, Louisville, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, A scale so constructed and adjusted that any two of the
+three quantities of the thickness of the planks, the diameter of the
+log, and the number of the planks cut or to be cut from the log being
+given, the third of said quantities is read off from the scale in the
+manner substantially as above set forth and described.
+
+2d, A scale exhibiting the number of turns to be given to the screws of
+the log carriage for cutting plank or boards of any desired thickness.
+
+
+71,980.--CAST METAL CASE FOR SPRING BALANCE.--John Chatillon, New York
+city.
+
+I claim a cast metal case for spring balances, when provided with a
+perforated or slotted upper head for the reception to the pin, b,
+and when made substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and
+described.
+
+
+71,981.--VACUUM GRAIN DRYER.--Geo. Clark, Buffalo, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, the three essential features or parts: the air tight
+grain chamber, the radiations heating pipes or floors, and the
+vacuum-producing apparatus, combined and operating substantially as
+herein set forth.
+
+2d, the arrangement of the steam heating pipes within the grain chamber,
+substantially as set forth.
+
+3d, The graduated gage vessel, H, arranged as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+71,982.--DOOH LATCH.--Francis Clymer, Galion, Ohio.
+
+I claim the mode of attaching a combined latch and hasp, B, and staple,
+F, to doors, by means of slots, I and H, so as to permit the adjustment
+of the same substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,983.--CLAMP.--Geo. H. Coo and Geo. H. Snow, New Haven, Conn.
+
+We claim the herein described clamp, consisting of the head, C, upon one
+arm of the body, [Transcribers note: illegible letter], the opposite
+arm, provided with a corresponding foot, and the said head having
+arranged therein levers, D, and combined with a screw, B, so as to
+operate to clamp between the screw and the foot, substantially as set
+forth.
+
+
+71,984.--BOAT DETACHING TACKLE.--David L. Cohen, Pensacola. Fla.
+
+I claim the combination of the notched bars, a a, with the grooved
+blocks, B B, the sliding blocks, C, pitman, D D', and lever, F,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,985.--APPARATUS FOR ELEVATING WATER.--J.R. Cole, Keaton Station,
+Tenn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the chamber, F, provided with the short
+pipes, p p', and the pipes, p", with the pumps, G H, and the chambers, C
+D E, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination and arrangement, for the purpose described, of the
+chambers, C D E F, pipes, p p' p", P P' P", and pumps, G H, the latter
+working alternately, so as to maintain a constant pressure upon the
+water in the chambers, substantially in the manner specified.
+
+
+71,986.--TACK HAMMER.--Thomas A. Conklin, New Britain. Conn.
+
+I claim, as a new article of manufacture, a tack hammer, constructed
+in the manner and With the characteristics herein specified, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,987.--FLOOR CLAMP.--Wm. Conner and C. W. Mitchell, Wilmington, Del.
+
+We claim the combination of the frame, a, with the screws, b and d d,
+with the wedge blocks, e e, wedges, f f, and plates i i, constructed and
+arranged, as herein described, to operate as a clamp for clamping ship
+timber, flooring, and other carpenters' work.
+
+
+71,988.--BUTTON.--Geo. Cooke, Winchester, Mass.
+
+I claim a button or stud, its shank attached by means of a disk formed
+concave, and subsequently compressed, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,989.--HARVESTER.--Francis C. Coppage, Terre Haute, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the double or alternate step wheel, E,
+having the inclined steps, e e e, with the two stepping-dogs, D D',
+and the springs, x x, when the said parts are constructed and arrange
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination and arrangement of the adjusting rod, n o", with the
+cylindrical sleeve, O', the sleeve or slide, O"', the post, P, and the
+reel, O"', in such a manner that while the post P, supports the reel,
+the elevation of the latter is adjusted by the compound rod, n o",
+substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+3d, The rod, H, having the crank, h, and the worm, h', in combination
+with the worm segment, i, the shaft, I, the winding arm or segment, i',
+and the chain, K, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,990.--MACHINE FOR STRETCHING CLOTH.--A.C. Corpe, Stafford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The two gear clamps, B B, composed each of two wheels, a
+a', one placed above the other, and the upper wheels arranged so as to
+be capable of adjustment, both vertically and laterally, substantially
+as shown and described.
+
+2d, The arrangement of gearing, as shown, in connection with the gear
+clamps, B B, and roller, C, whereby an equal movement of the clamps is
+insured, substantially as shown and described.
+
+3d, The supplemental frame, E, provided with the roller, D, upon which
+the cloth is wound, in connection with the gearing, k u, clutch, o,
+driving pulley, m, and shaft, l, all arranged substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+
+71,991.--ROLLER FOR DRESSING.--Benjamin R. Cotton, Lewiston, Me.
+
+I claim as an improved dresser roll, a stone roll covered with the
+surfacing metal, or metal composition, substantially as set forth.
+
+Also, the method of surfacing a roll by placing around or over a central
+roll a metal frame as a base upon which to cement the surface metal, and
+the surfacing such frame, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,992.--WAGON LOCK.--James A. Counts, Indianapolis, Iowa. I claim the
+catch, g, the bands, h h, the spring, the bar, e, lever, k, for the
+purposes set forth and described.
+
+
+71,993.--HAME TUG.--Jas. C. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The metallic hames tug, A, provided with the V-shaped
+openings, C, having inclined sides, and the tongues, D, adapted to
+receive the V-shaped block, O, formed upon the block, N, of the trace
+strap and block, O, held in place by means of the pin upon the spring
+lever stop, Q, fitting in the groove, P, in the end of tongue, D, of the
+hame tug, as herein described for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The hame clip, fastened by bolts to the hame tug, substantially as
+herein described and for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, The block, N, upon the trace strap, when provided with the V-shaped
+block, C, and the spring lever, Q, as herein described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,994.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James. S. Crump, Williamsburg, Mo.
+
+I claim, 1st, The curved eccentric arm, I, applied to the rock shaft, E,
+and operated in the manner and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The swinging lever, M, or its equivalent, in combination with the
+curved eccentric arm for operating the platform, as described.
+
+3d, The arrangement of one or more springs in combination with the
+curved eccentric arm, I, for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The manner of adjusting the hight of the swinging platform upon the
+supporting arms and uprights, as described.
+
+5th, The adjustable cant or deflecting boards, C, in combination with
+the swinging platform, as described.
+
+
+71,995.--WASHING MACHINE.--S.W. Curtiss, Sugar Grove, Pa.
+
+I claim an improved washing machine, consisting box, A, provided with
+blocks, H, and roller, E, the hinged frame, B, having rollers, C D,
+and handle, G, all constructed, arranged and operating as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,998.--MACHINE FOR FORMING HAT BODIES.--Francis Degen, Newark. N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, A hat body formed partly of common and partly of fine
+stock, by first blowing on the cone a belt of fine stock, then over the
+whole cone a quantity of common stock, and finally a quantity of fine
+stock, substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The close fitting cap, B, in combination with the perforated cone,
+A, of a machine for forming hat bodies, substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+3d, The slide, D, in combination with the trunk, C, cap, B, and
+perforated cone, A, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,997.--MAIL-BAG FASTENER.--S. Denison, Portlandville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the hooks, C, constructed substantially as herein shown and
+described, in combination with the straps, D and F, with the bag, B, and
+staples, A, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,998.--SAWBUCK.--Henry J. Dill, Cummington, Mass.
+
+I claim the clamps, D, the treadle, E', the arms, E, springs, F', and
+rods, F, constructed, arranged, and operating, in combination with the
+stationary part, A, substantially as shown and described for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+71,999.--CARRIAGE FOR ROCK DRILL.--Thomas Doane, Boston, Mass. I claim
+the arrangement of the round bars, E F G and H, of a rock drill carriage
+into a frame, for the reception of rock drilling machines which shall be
+able to reach therefrom any point where it is desirable to bore a hole,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The position of the horizontal round bars, E and F, under an acute
+(more or less) angle, d, to the side frame of a rock drill carriage, or
+to the alignment of the tunnel, substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+3d, The construction of a rock drill carriage for driving a tunnel or
+mine so as to swing in a vertical direction on the forward wheels and
+axle, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,000.--RAILWAY CHAIR.--John H. Downing, Salem, Mass.
+
+I claim the single-headed chair, A, in combination with a sectional
+railroad rail, arranged as and for the purpose shown and described.
+
+
+72,001.--ROTARY PUMP.--John Doyle, Hoboken, N. J., and Timothy A.
+Martin, New York city.
+
+We claim the two drums, A C, placed concentrically one within the other,
+the chamber, D, air passages, E E', valves, F G, and tubular journals,
+B B', all arranged and combined to operate in connection with water or
+other liquid placed in the space or spaces between the two drums, A C,
+substantially in the manner as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,002.--GRINDING MILL.--James F. Drummond, New York city.
+
+I claim the tubular inlet-journal, b, having its interior contracted
+around the feed pipe at one point, and thence flaring toward the
+cylinder and the blast pipe, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,003.--PIVOT GEARING.--Joseph J. Duchesne, Lacon, Ill.
+
+I claim the circular bed plate, A, in combination with the pinion
+plate, B, and coupling plate, C, secured by the set screw, S, the whole
+arranged and operating substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,004.--CULTIVATOR.--William Duffner, Petersburg, Ind.
+
+I claim the cultivator composed of the elements, A B B' C D E F H I J N,
+and the device for regulating the depth of the shovels, composed of the
+elements, G K L M P, constructed and arranged as set forth.
+
+
+72,005.--WOVEN FABRIC.--J. Renshaw, East Greenwhich, R.I.
+
+I claim the fabric, herein described, as a new article of manufacture.
+
+
+72,006.--HORSE RAKE.--Edward A. Field, Sidney, Me.
+
+I claim, 1st, The application of each tooth, E, to its arm, D, by means
+of a round tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with the axis of the tooth,
+and going into the arm, the same being substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, Also, the combination as well as the arrangement of the adjustable
+brace d, and the staple or clasping wire, f, with the arm and the tooth,
+when applid by means substantially as specified, viz., a cylindrical
+tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with the axis of the tooth, and going
+into a corresponding hole made in the arm.
+
+3d, Also, the combination of the damping screw, h, with the arm, and the
+tooth applied to such arm by a tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with
+the axis of the tooth as specified.
+
+4th, Also, the arrangement of the rope, or its equivalent, with the
+several arms and their teeth, and the braces thereof, the said rope
+being to operate as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,007.--PUNCH FOR FORMING CLASP.--Charles D. Flesche, New York city.
+
+I claim the sliding punch, B, in combination with the plates, A A',
+cutters, b b, an spring, e, substantially as and for the purpose herein
+shown and described.
+
+
+72,008.--SELF-FASTENING SPRING FOR WEBBING.--John Flinn, Philadelphia,
+Pa., assignor to Archer Steel, same place.
+
+I claim a spiral spring, for webbing, having the wire at one end of the
+spiral coils, A A, bent in the manner described and shown by B C D E,
+for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,009.--CARVING KNIFE AND FORK HOLDER.--Alden T. Foster, Albany, N.Y.
+
+I claim, as an article of manufacture, the dish or stand, A, constructed
+substantially as described, with notches, a a and c c, as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,010.--LAMP CHIMNEY.--Sam'l W. Fowler, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the construction of the glass chimney, with its concave and
+convex deflectors, J and E, on each side, and collar, B, beneath, with
+its projections, C C, as herein described and for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+
+72,011.--CARTRIDGE BOX.--William Freeborn, Tivoli, N.Y.
+
+I claim the square box, A, made of leather or any suitable material,
+when constructed with a series of round, fluted, or ruffled holders,
+B, on the inside, made of any firm or flexible material, a series of
+holders, B, being attached to each flap, C, in front, and the flaps
+buttoning to the sides of the box, A, as herein described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,012.--DEVICE FOR HITCHING HORSES.--Samuel Galbraith, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the device above described, consisting of the rings, A and B,
+and the pivoted curved jaws, C C, meeting at one extremity at e' e',
+and connected at the other by means of the rods, r r, and springs, s,
+working in the tube, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,013.--CAPPING SCREWS.--J. Gardner, New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, Cutting away or depressing the cap at the point where it
+meets the nick in the screw head, substantially as described, so that
+such cut away or depressed portion, while connected with and forming
+part of the cap shall lie within outline the nick in the screw head, as
+set forth.
+
+2d, A capped screw in which the slot or depression in the cap
+corresponding to the nick in the screw head is forced, substantially in
+the manner and for the purposes herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,014.--TIGHT AND LOOSE PULLEY.--Joseph P. Gates, Lincoln, Ill.
+
+I claim the construction of the pulley, e, in two sections, with the
+arrangement and combination of the ram spring, F, the rebound guard, G,
+the stop flange, I, the case dog, J, and spring, K, the case dog ram,
+L, the shuttle key, P, and stands, Z, and arm, b, with cam, a, when
+constructed, arranged, and operated as herein described and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,015.--BRICK MACHINE.--Samuel Gissinger, Allegheny City, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The device for moving the mold on to the roller way, G,
+consisting of the arm, l, held by a spring, m', lever, m, pin, n, on the
+gear wheel, o, and block, j, moving in the slot, h, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The device for moving the molds under the hopper, consisting of the
+gear wheel, p, operated by the gear wheel, c, arm, k', and block, k,
+moving the slot, l, substantially as described.
+
+3d, In combination with the above, the gear wheel, o, shaft, B, grinding
+knives, C, stationary knives, D, and fillers, F, in the hopper, A,
+substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+4th, The roller way, O, provided with openings and rollers, g and g',
+substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+
+72,016.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James H. Glass and Albert J Glass, McGregor,
+Iowa.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the wheel, L, with the rake wheel, A
+and arms, C, substantially as herein shown and described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cam, O, and bent or crooked lever, M,
+with the shaft N, of the gear wheel, L, and with the arm, I, rigidly
+connected with the switch, F, substantially as herein shown and
+described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,017.--METHOD OF MOLDING PLASTIC MATERIAL.--Wm. B, Gleason, Boston,
+Mass.
+
+I claim the process substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,018.--HAND CULTIVATOR.--Wm. C. Goodwin, Hampden, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the frame, C, with frame, G, and the
+set screws, x and y, and binding screw, f, when they are constructed,
+arranged, and fitted for adjusting the blades, substantially as herein
+described and set, forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the blade with the foot and shank, when the foot
+is made with a keel, like v, to guide the blade and strengthen the
+shank, substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the handle, D, with the frame, G, when the handle
+is made adjustable by means of the tongue, h, and set screw, j, and the
+whole is constructed, combined, and fitted for use substantially as
+herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,019.--APPARATUS FOR MAKING DIPPED CANDLES.--Peter R. Gottstein,
+Houghton, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination and arrangement, substantially as
+described, of the weighted cistern, B, car, A, and straps, C, for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cistern, B, car, A, and track, I,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement of the slab or board, J, with the
+weighted cistern, B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The new process of producing dipped candles by raising the molten
+tallow or other liquid to the wicks, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,020.--CORN SHELLER.--Joseph Gould, Grinnell, Iowa.
+
+I claim the roller, C, having its teeth placed upon its face in
+the manner herein described, and placed within the box between the
+stationary board, b, and adjustable board, F, by means of its curved
+springs or oblong slot, when used in combination with metallic inclined
+plane, E, and hopper, B, with false bottom, as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,021.--KNIFE CLEANER.--Lewis Goulding, Medfield, assignor to himself
+and James E. Carpenter, Foxborough, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination in an implement for scouring knives, of
+the bar, B, with its adjustable pad, g, arranged for operation as and
+for the purposes herein shown and described.
+
+2d, Also in combination with the board or tablet, A, the bar, B,
+provided with the scouring pad, g, and pivoted to such board, and
+operating with its upper surface, or upon an inclined bed formed
+thereon, essentially as herein set forth and explained.
+
+3d, Also the combination with the bar, B, and its pad, of the knife
+bed and the enclosure for holding and receiving the scouring material,
+arranged relatively to each other and to the bar, B, as herein shown and
+set forth.
+
+
+72,022.--FENCE POST.--David M. Graham, Evansville, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of double portable fence posts, attached
+by metallic bevel clasps, with flanges, slots, and tongues, and secured
+by keys, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein
+described and shown.
+
+2d, The adjustable anchors or braces attached by metallic eyes and key,
+and the combination of the feet of the posts and base, substantially in
+the manner and for the purposes as herein described.
+
+
+72,023.--STEAM GAGE.--Albert S. Greene (assignor to John F. Olmsted),
+Washington, D.C.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of a steam gage with two columns
+of mercury, A and F, communicating with each other at their lower
+extremities by means of the flexible diaphragms, c and d. and the solid
+double-headed lifter C, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+as herein set forth.
+
+2d, The solid double headed lifter, C, in combination with the flexible
+diaphragms, c and d, and the primary and secondary reservoirs,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose as herein set forth.
+
+3d, The transmission of the pressure of steam from one column to the
+other by means of a solid double headed lifter, in combination with the
+flexible diaphragms, c and d, substantially in the manner and for the
+purpose as herein set forth.
+
+4th, Providing the primary reservoir, I, with the screw plunger, H,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,024.--MACHINE FOR WALL BUILDING AND STUMP EXTRACTING.--Thomas S.
+Greenman, Mystic Bridge, assignor to George W. Packer, Jr., Mystic
+River, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The within described novel construction of a truss for a
+wall building machine, the same consisting in the pyramidal framing, A B
+B, the horizontal timbers, D D, uprights. E F, holding-down bolts G J,
+and inclined braces, I H, combined and arranged substantially as and for
+the purpose herein set forth.
+
+2d, Also in such truss firmly securing the timbers, D D, to the
+pyramidal framing, A B B, by enlarging and bolting, or equivalent
+fastenings, at the points of contact, in addition to the truss work
+before described, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+3d, Also the diagonal arrangement of the holding-down bolts, G, at the
+front of my truss, the same being arranged relatively to the timbers, D,
+triangular frame, A B B, and their several connections, substantially in
+the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+72,025.--WINDOW SCREEN.--A.W. Griffith, Roxbury, Mass.
+
+I claim the roller cover, E, in combination with the removable screen,
+D, spring roller, C, sash, A, and window frame, as herein described for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,026.--FERTILIZER.--Wm.C. Grimes, Ladiesburg, Md.
+
+I claim forming a fertilizer in the manner herein described, of the
+ingredients and proportions substantially as specified.
+
+
+72,027.--CULTIVATOR.--John Gross and John C. Tunison, Decatur, Ill.
+
+We claim, 1st, the arrangement and combined action of the two frames, so
+that when any permanent obstruction comes against any of the plows the
+frames will disconnect, and the back frame ride or move up on the front
+one and thus avoid breakage, substantially as described.
+
+2d, Also a frictional spring hook upon the tongue or tongue frame, for
+catching or holding upon a cross bar of the rear frame so that the two
+frames will not disconnect until the pressure upon the plow or plows
+exceeds that for which the hook has been adjusted, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,028.--HOSE SHIELD.--John A. Hasse, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the floor or footway, C, with the side
+pieces, b b, of a sectional hose bridge, constructed substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,029.--SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, Newtown, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application of detachable wings to a sky rocket, through the
+medium of a collar or band, arranged so that the wings may be detached
+from the collar or band, or the latter detached from the rocket,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,030.--SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, East Williamsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the attachment to a sky rocket of three or more sticks, at equal
+distances apart, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+72,031.--MACHINE FOR REFITTING CONICAL VALVE.--Chas. F. Hall, Brooklyn,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, last, A milling tool with one or more cutters attached to one
+or more arms or longitudinal sections of a cone, whether straight
+or oblique, whereby conical valves of different sizes may refitted,
+constructed substantially as shown and described.
+
+2d, In combination therewith, the yielding center, C, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,032.--COLLECTING OXIDE OF ZINC.--Geo.C. Hall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A building, structure, or compartment, A, provided with
+openings, a, covered by screens, B, substantially as and for the purpose
+set forth,
+
+2d, A screen for separating the oxide of zinc from the fumes and gases
+of burning zinc ore, composed of ground cork, hair, wool, sponge, or
+other suitable or similar material, confined within a suitable chamber,
+substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,033.--REGISTER FOR ODOMETERS.--Henry F. Hart, New York City.
+
+I claim the arrangement in an inclined position of the counting wheels,
+1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, upon shafts of equal lengths, in combination with
+the notched and perforated lid, B, as herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,034.--NECKTIE.--Wm.H. Hart, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a bow or tie, A, having an elastic loop or cord, B, arranged
+horizontally at its rear, with both of its ends free, for the purpose
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,035.--ELLIPTIC CARRIAGE SPRING.--Horace R. Hawkins, Akron. Ohio.
+
+I claim an elliptical carriage spring composed of a single piece, F, or
+two separate pieces, E E, of steel, united by means of blocks and bolts,
+substantially as herein shown and specified.
+
+
+72,038.--HATCH-LINING DRAWINGS.--E.K. Haynes, Hanover, N.H.
+
+I claim a straight-edge or scale having a mechanism for effecting an
+intermittent movement of the same, substantially as described.
+
+Also in combination therewith the tongue, q, tor angular lining,
+substantially as described.
+
+Also in combination with the feed mechanism, a mechanism for presenting
+the straight edge in positions radiating from a center, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+
+72,037.--PLATFORM SCALE.--D. Hazzard, Milton, Del.
+
+I claim the Hollow stand, A, the spindle, C, the springs, D, the
+elastic rod, G, and the graduated plate, H, in combination and arranged
+substantially as shown and described tor the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,038.--PIANO LOCK.--Adam Helmstaedter, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim the pin, a, secured in the oscillating hook, C, and catching in
+a slot in the hook, C', substantially as and tor the purpose described.
+
+
+72,039.--TWEER.--John B. Himberg, Frederick City, Md.
+
+I claim a tweer consisting of the box, A, annular cover, C, with a
+convex under side, and of the removable ring, E, from which the concave
+plate, F, is suspended, all made and operating substantially as herein
+shown and described.
+
+
+72,040.--LAMP FOR BURNING PETROLEUM.--James Hinks and Joseph Hinks,
+Birmingham, England.
+
+We claim, 1st, Constructing the burners of the said lamps substantially
+in the manner hereinbefore described and illustrated in figs. 1, 2,
+3, 4, 5, and 6, of the accompanying drawings, that is to say, the
+combination in the same burner, of two or more flat or curved wick cases
+or holders, in which two or more flat wicks are placed, so as to produce
+thereby two or more flat flames or elliptical of nearly circular flames.
+
+2d, Constructing and arranging the shade holders or galleries of the
+said lamps for the purpose of admitting air to the flames, substantially
+in the manner hereinbefore described, and illustrated in figs. 7, 11, 12
+13 and 14, of the accompanying drawings.
+
+3d, Supporting the shade holders or galleries in a vase, or cup on the
+top of the pillar of the lamp, and supplying air to the lamp through
+the said pillar or vase, or supporting them in a cup or vase without
+a pillar, the air in this case being supplied through the vase,
+substantially in the manner hereinbefore described, and illustrated in
+fig. 7 of the accompanying drawings.
+
+4th, The improvement described and illustrated in figs. 11, 12, 13, and
+14, of the accompanying drawings, for isolating the shade from the shade
+holder or gallery.
+
+5th, The arrangement or combination of the parts of punkah-protectors or
+wind protectors, substantially in the manner hereinbefore described, and
+illustrated in figs. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, and 16, of the accompanying
+drawings.
+
+
+72,041.--DEVICE FOR LASHING AND BINDING.--John M. Hirlinger, Red Rock,
+Pa.
+
+I claim the cord, A, provided with the links, B and C, hooked lever, D,
+and slide, E, with its ring, a, arranged and used as and for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+72,042.--TOOL FOR OPENING FRUIT CANS.--Horace Holt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, A tool for opening sheet metal cans, composed of a hand
+lever, B, carrying a tooth, c, and connected to tongs, A, or other
+equivalent means, capable of clamping said tooth-carrying lever to the
+can, as set forth.
+
+2d, Placing the tooth, c, in an oblique direction, when the same is
+used in combination with the hand lever, B, and clamping device A,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The raised bearing, d, in combination with the lever, B, and
+clamping device, A, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,043.--MOP WRINGER.--Zadok Howe, Lowell, Mich.
+
+I claim the treadle, G, and spring bail, E, in combination with the
+rollers, B and C, the same being used as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,044.--MACHINE FOR MAKING EYELETS.--David K. Hoxsie, Providence, R.I.
+
+I claim the combination of the eyelet forming punch, C, the eyelet
+forming die, e, and the punch, G, arranged and operating substantially
+as herein described, for the purpose set forth.
+
+Also, in combination with the eyelet forming punch, J, and cutting
+punch, H, as described, the spring or snapper, g, arranged and operating
+substantially as described, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,045.--RAILWAY SLEEPING CAR.--George W. Hunt, Hopkinton, Mass.
+
+I claim the construction and arrangement of the backs of car seats, by
+which the whole of some of the backs, and parts of others, are formed
+into berths, in connection with adjacent seats, substantially as
+described.
+
+Also, the combination of the leaves, n, p, and q, hinged as shown, and
+to fold together, for a day car, or to be extended and made into a berth
+for a night car, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,046.--HARVESTER.--George M. Jackson, North Hector, N.Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the toothed wheels, S and
+T, crank, U, box, W, of the hinged frame, V, adjustable finger bar, J,
+hoisting rope or chain, Y, and lever, Z, when constructed and operated
+as herein described and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,047.--REVERSIBLE SADIRON.--S.M. Johnson, Lockport, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination, with a reversible sadiron, A, of the
+hollow handle, C, forming a reservoir, i, the pipe, D, leg, l, and set
+screw, H, or equivalent, arrranged and operating substantially in the
+manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, Also, in combination therewith, the pipe, E, provided with burner,
+e, cone, G, and stop-cock, F, arranged and operating substantially as
+specified.
+
+
+72,048.--BOOT AND SHOE.--William Keats, and John Keats, Street, England.
+
+We claim the construction of coverings for the feet, substantially
+hereinbefore set forth, that is so say, with the sole cut at the edge,
+and sewed to the edge of the upper while turned outward, substantially
+as described.
+
+
+72,049.--MUFF.--M.A. King, New York city.
+
+I claim a muff provided with the skeleton spring frame B, made in
+sections, for the purpose of sustaining its cylindrical form, and
+adapting it for use as a reticule or pocket, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+
+72,050.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Alfred Knapp, North Fairfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim the hinged chisel, c, in combination with the main piece, A,
+rod, B, brace piece, G, and holder, D, constructed substantially as
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,051.--FIFTH WHEEL FOR CARRIAGES.--Joshua Lawrence, Palmyra, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the housings, a a, inclosing the rollers, b
+b, with the bows, G H, the whole conducted and arranged as described,
+and operating in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,052.--WASHING-MACHINE.--J.Q. Leffingwell, Nevada, Iowa.
+
+I claim the combination of the semi-cylindrical box, D, segment, W,
+pinion
+
+P, parts, m m', lever, H, and ribs, r, as herein described, for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,053.--DOOR-FASTENER.--Francis C. Levaliey, Warnerville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the sliding wedge bolt, F, in combination with the sliding
+spring catch, K, and cases, E J, as herein described, for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,054.--CONDENSING ENGINE.--William A. Lighthall, New York city.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the ordinary jet condenser, B, air pump, D,
+and hot well, E, with the surface condenser, F, and the valves, H K, and
+L, as shown and described, so that the change from the use of the jet
+condenser can be made at will, and _vice versa_,
+
+
+73,055.--MACHINE FOR FORMING AND TEMPERING ELLIPTIC SPRINGS.--Geo. S.
+Long, Bridgeport, Ct.
+
+I claim, 1st, A steel spring former, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The vibrating rod, B, and shoe, f', and any former, F, in
+combination with the slotted wheel, W, and roller, W', substantially as
+shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The hollow shaft, s', and roller, W, in combination with the binder
+or presser, D, substantially as shown and described, and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The sliding crank pin, p, in combination with the slotted wheel, W,
+and slotted vibrating rod, B, substantially as shown and described, and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,056.--FURNACE FOR HOT AIR BLAST.--Richard Long, Chillicothe, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, Constructing the air pipe of a furnace-blast heater of
+fire clay, substantially as described.
+
+2d, Constructing the air pipe of an oval or other equivalent form, and
+uniting the sections of which it is composed by socket joints, with
+clumps and keys, substantially as shown and described.
+
+3d, Forming the supporting walls, B, of firebrick, with iron plates
+between the courses, substantially as shown and described,
+
+4th, Placing an open or a solid plate beneath the air pipe,
+substantially as and for the purposes herein described.
+
+
+72,057.--CLOTHES RACK.--Eugene F. Lyman, Indianapolis, Ind.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of the semi-circular racks G and
+H, the arms, f and c, the sockets and staples for the arms, and the box,
+A B C D, all operating substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,058.--CENTER BOARD FOR VESSELS.--E. J. McFarlin, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim the location of the center boards, or other equivalent devices
+for the same specific purpose, in the extreme bow and stern of vessels,
+that is to say, the placing of the said boards forward of the foremast
+or aft of the mainmast, in two masted vessels, and forward of
+the foremast and aft of the mizzen mast in three masted vessels,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the objects and purposes
+specified.
+
+
+72,059.--REGISTER POINTS FOR PRINTING PRESS.--E. W. McGowan, New York
+city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The pivoted or jointed pointer, B, having a spring or
+equivalent weight attached, and arranged to operate in the manner
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The tube, A, provided with the slotted cap plate, b, and the nut, C,
+when used in connection with the pointer, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,060.--ROOFING.--Orville Manly, Garrettsville, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, a roof composed of tiles, a and b, having spaces, S,
+between them for a water tight cement, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The saturated tiles, a, and the saturated tiles, b, substantially as
+shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The lower or outer row of tiles, b, when laid together, forming an
+eaves trough, substantially as shown and described, and for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+72,061.--REFINING CAST IRON AND CONVERTING IT INTO STEEL.--Emile Martin
+and Pierre E. Martin, Paris, France.
+
+We claim the method and means for refining and converting cast iron
+into cast steel and other metals, substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+
+72,062.--STRAW CUTTER.--John W. Mauzy, Richmond, and James Hughes,
+Cambridge, Ind., assignor to James Hughes.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the side pieces, D D, constructed
+as described, containing the bearings for the cutting mechanism, the
+shearing bar, B, with square faces, and the spirally bladed knife, C,
+arranged substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of the perforated rollers, E, ratchet wheels, F,
+pawls, H1, i add R, adjustable oscillating arm, G1, eccentric rod, L,
+and eccentric, M, respectively, constructed and arranged substantially
+as set forth.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the cap, G, rollers, E E, covers, Q, sides
+pieces, D D, knife, C, and the driving and the feed mechanism,
+constructed and combined substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The feed rollers E, when constructed from sheet metal, and punched
+from the inside, forming projections as shown, for feeding the straw to
+the knife.
+
+5th, The metallic side pieces, D D, constructed as described, in
+combination with the bar, B, knife, C, feed rollers, E E, arranged
+substantially as set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the eccentric, M, on the knife shaft, eccentric
+rod, L, and oscillating arm, G1, when the latter are so arranged as to
+regulate the cut by adjusting the point of attachment, substantially in
+the manner set forth.
+
+
+72,063.--CONVERTIBLE SHOT GUN AND RIFLE.--Samuel McCulloch, Yellow
+Springs, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The removable barrel, C, constructed with external
+collars, c, and secured within a shot gun barrel, A, by a screw, D,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, Also the plug, F, for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,064.--DERRICK.--D. J. McDonald, Gold Hill, Nevada.
+
+I claim, 1st, The derrick standard, L, and frame, K, fitted in the
+derrick frame, J, and arranged as shown, for the ready adjustment of the
+standard, L.
+
+2d, The fitting of the derrick frame, J, on the wagon frame, as shown,
+to wit by means of the circular plate, D, frame, F, and circular plate,
+G, with the wheel, E, and pinion, Y, to admit of the ready turning of
+the derrick, as set forth.
+
+3d, The supports, D, provided with screws, a, and attached to the frame,
+B as shown, in connection with the levels, b, in platform, C, for the
+purpose of levelling the device, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The angular platform, C, applied to the wagon, A, when used in
+combination with a revolving derrick frame, J, substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,065.--AUGERS.--John A. McGee (assignor to Theodore Mace), New York
+city.
+
+I claim the boring instrument formed with a cutting edge extending
+outwardly from the base of the tapering screw, and curved backwards and
+downwards until it intersects the periphery of the tool, as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,066.--DRY DOCK.--Israel J. Merritt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The arrangement and combination with a floating section or
+dock, A, of one or more wells, through which a lifting chain or chains
+are passed down to the vessel or object to be raised, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The arrangement and combination of the lever, J, with the floating
+dock or section, A, and chain or chains, C, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The shape of the well, B, the same being made flaring from its top
+downwards, so as to allow the chains to go or be conducted from the
+mouth of the well directly towards the vessel or object to be raised,
+substantially as shown.
+
+
+72,067.--KNIFE AND FORK CLEANER.--John Merritt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the circular disks, D, leather or
+equivalent rubbers, K, shaft, A, holding plates, E E', adjusting nut,
+G, and adjusting screw, I, with each other and with the box, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the friction wheel, O, brush, N, and shaft, L,
+with each other, and with the disk, D, and box, B, substantially as
+herein shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the lever, M, spring, P, and hook, R, with the
+brush shaft, L, and box, B, substantially as herein shown and described,
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,068.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--A. Millochan, New York city,
+assignor to R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
+
+I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black by
+condensing the carbonaceous vapors upon a surface directly over the
+flame, that is constantly kept sufficiently cool by artificial means.
+
+
+72,069.--CAR BRAKE.--James Mitchell, La Porte, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the lever, A, rod, B, lever, C, pawls,
+D and D1, spring, D2, and ratchet wheel, E, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the shaft, E3, collar, R, arm, R', collar, S, and
+shaft, I, substantially as set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the shaft, I, spiral collar, U, lever, T, and
+arm, R, for disengaging the brakes, substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the ratchet bar, P, with the inclined face, P1,
+and catch lever, G, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, The combination of the ratchet bar, P, with its shoulder, P2, and
+the lever, T, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,070.--AUTOMATIC TABLE FOR TEACHING.--Hannah Munson, Rockford, Ill.,
+administratrix of the estate of Wm. C. Munson, deceased.
+
+I claim the combination of the frame, A, with its pivoted pointers, C C,
+and hooks, e e, and movable bars, B B, with pointers and charts, D, as
+constructed, the whole being arranged and used substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,071.--HYDRANT.--John G. Murdock, Cincinnati, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The hollow plunger, E, having the interior valve, I, and
+sleeve packing, F, which respectively close and encircle the supply and
+waste pipe, B, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the supply and waste pipe, B, and valve, I, the
+vertically adjustable hollow plunger, E, for the object stated.
+
+3d, The adjustable shoulder or lock nut, J, in combination and
+arrangement with the elements, B, D, I and E.
+
+4th, The arrangement of internally packed plunger, E, which surrounds
+and packs a vertical supply pipe, B, having one or more waste ways,
+D, and being enclosed within and guided by a cup, C, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,072.--CLEANER FOR LAMP CHIMNEYS.--R.B. Musson, Champaign, Ill.
+
+I claim a cleaner for lamp chimneys, bottles, and other articles of a
+similar character, consisting of strips of rubber, or other soft elastic
+substance, secure to a holder, and arranged in manner and for the
+purposes substantially above set forth and described.
+
+
+72,073.--BOOT AND SHOE HEEL.--Erastus Newhall, Lynn, assignor to himself
+and John R. Moffitt, Chelsea, Mass.
+
+I claim a heel made with a circular thread and a corresponding seat,
+when one or both of the two parts are made of elastic material, and are
+united substantially as described.
+
+
+72,074.--PORTABLE HOT AIR CONDUCTOR.--John B. Oldershaw, Baltimore, Md.
+
+I claim a portable hot air receiver and conductor, constructed, arranged
+and operating in connection with a stove, for the purpose of heating
+apartments above it, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,075.--VINE HOLDER.--Garret J. Olendorf and Albert O. Parshall,
+Middlefield, N.Y.
+
+We claim, 1st, The frame, A, constructed as described and set forth, for
+the purpose specified.
+
+2d. The cord, B, combined with and supported by frame, A, as described
+and set forth, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,076.--BREECH-LOADING FIRE-ARMS.--Henry O. Peabody (assignor to the
+Providence Tool Company), Providence, R.I.
+
+I claim combining the breech block, A, hinged at its posterior
+extremity, and operating as described, with the hammer, D, by means of
+the protuberant inclined plane, C, or its equivalent, substantially as
+described for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,077.--RAILWAY CROSSINGS.--Stanhope Perkins, Fairfield, England.
+
+I claim forming the points or V-parts of crossings, without splice, by
+bending the rail, prepared as above described, back upon itself, and
+securing the abutting parts in the manner and for the purpose above set
+forth.
+
+
+72,078.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
+
+I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black, by
+introducing atmospheric air to the flame, by artificial means, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,079.--AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, An axle box, substantially as shown and described, and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The sleeve or thimble, A, in combination with the end pieces, B,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The shoulder, a1, and the shoulder, a2, in combination with the
+sleeve A, and end pieces, B, substantially as shown and described, and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,080.--RAILWAY CHAIR.--Leander Pollock, (assignor to himself and John
+P. Schenck, Jr.), Matteawan, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, A railroad-chair which is divided by an inclined line drawn
+through the base, into two parts, A and B, each part carrying one of the
+cheeks, and all made and operating substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+2d, Interposing an elastic plate, g, between the edge of the upper base,
+d, and the stationary cheek, a, substantially as and for the purpose
+herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,081.--VENTILATING HAY-MOWS.--Geo. Race, Norwich, N.Y.
+
+I claim making vertical perforated pipes, having lateral branches
+extending out from the main pipe for the purpose of ventilating
+hay-mows, and stacks of hay or grain, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,082.--PNEUMATIC CAR.--Louis Ransom, Lansingburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim in combination with a pneumatic car, a series of metal cylinders
+for containing compressed air, the said cylinders being connected by
+pipes, so as to form one common reservoir substantially as described.
+
+2d, I also claim the combination, with a stove for warming the car, or
+other heating apparatus, a conducting pipe, for the compressed air, so
+located with reference to the stove or other heating apparatus that the
+compressed air in passing through it will become heated, and have its
+expansive power increased thereby, substantially as described.
+
+3d, I also claim the compound flexible pipe, constructed substantially
+as described.
+
+4th, I also claim the muffler, D, for the purpose of deadening the sound
+of the escaping air as described.
+
+
+72,083.--MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--E.B. Rich, (assignor to himself
+and Andre Cashing), Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim the sliding holder, B. and adjustable rail, C, in combination
+with the grinding wheel, D, constructed and arranged to operate as
+herein described, for the purpose specified.
+
+72.084.--AUTOMATIC REGISTER.--J.T. Buckley, Ottawa, Ill. administrator
+of the estate of Stephen Rigler, deceased.
+
+I claim 1st, Operating a register slide so as to regulate the
+temperature of apartments, by means of a column of mercury within a
+tube, which is arranged within the register itself and acts upon said
+slide through the means substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of an index hand, B, with a register arranged and
+operated by a column of mercury within a tube, which is arranged within
+the register itself, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The combination with a circular turning register slide, B, of
+mercury pipe, G', piston rod, g1, cross head, g, toothed lever, F,
+spur wheel, d, and shaft, b, arranged, constructed and operating
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,085.--SHOVEL PLOW, CULTIVATOR, ETC.--P.A. Ross, Harveys, Pa.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the notched rack, E, and removable pin,
+F, with the pivoted or rocking cross-bar, C, and slotted standard, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, Connecting the forward ends of the handles, D, to the beam, A, by
+means of the hook or eye-bolt, G, and pivoted bar or plate, H, when used
+in connection with the pivoted or rocking cross bar, C, and pin, F,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+72,086.--FENCE POST.--Robert Ramsey, New Wilmington, Pa.
+
+I claim the fence-post, P P' P", having dove-tail gains at its lower
+end, in combination with the parallel slits, A A', and the keys, e e e
+e, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,087.--CHURN.--J.A. Rowley, Vanceburg, Ky.
+
+I claim the arrangement substantially as described of the driving wheel,
+C, shafts, c c', spring, D, notched bracket, E e. and friction pulley, F
+G, for the purpose of imparting a rotary motion to the dasher shaft, f,
+in the manner herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,088.--STEAM TRAP.--David Saunders, Brooklyn, N.Y. assignor to Jos.
+Nason & Co., New York city.
+
+I claim 1st, The arrangement of the central part, C, of the cover and
+main cover, B, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+2d, The arrangement of the stop-joint between the floating part and
+the fixed part of the apparatus, whereby to avoid the clogging by
+accumulations of dirt as specified.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the tubes E and H, the tube, H, being mounted
+upon the floating part, substantially as herein specified.
+
+
+72,089.--DOOR SPRING.--Rudolph Schrader, Indianapolis, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The door-spring, constructed as described, consisting of
+the hollow socket, F, placed over the square shank of the door arm: and
+provided with the right angular arm, J, sleeve, E, to which the inner
+end of the coiled spring, D, is securely fastened, fitting at or
+alternating upon the socket, F, and provided with the right angular arm,
+I, resting against the post, H, in the case, A, the free end, G, of the
+spring resting against the opposite side of said post, all operating as
+described for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The spring, D, operated by means of the right angular arm, J, of the
+hollow shank, F, engaging with the outer end, G, of the spring when the
+door moves in one direction, and when moving in the opposite direction
+engaging with the arm, I, of the sleeve, E, to which the inner end
+of the spring is secured substantially as described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement within the case, A, of the spring,
+D, hollow socket, F, having arm, J, sleeve, E, having arm, I, post, H,
+and hook, G, operating as described for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,090.--POLE COUPLING FOR VEHICLES.--Anson Searls, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim the circular joints, B B, and the arrangement of the ratchet
+teeth, K K, springs, D D, and bolts, E E, in combination with the arm,
+A, substantially as described and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,091.--CARRIAGE.--Anson Searls, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, The axle composed of the steel bars, d and g, attached, as
+herein described.
+
+2d, The clip b, passing around under the axle, with its ends fastened
+to the plate a, on the rocker, both before and behind the axle,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,092.--STEAM ENGINE.--George Shale, Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The steam-chest, B, constructed with the chambers, gh,
+and partition, p, in combination with the steam and exhaust pipes, and
+cylinder, a, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The valve-rods, i i', provided with the recesses or chambers, k k,
+in combination with the partition, p, constructed as described, and
+operated by the lever, l, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,093.--FERRULE.--Archibald Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a ferrule, provided internally, or at its inner side, with
+oblique spurs or projections, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,094.--FENCE POST.--Warren H. Shay, Sylvania, Ohio.
+
+I claim the plank standards, B B, joined by the pins, a a, the braces, A
+A, and the cross-piece, C, combined and secured by the dove-tail tenons,
+o b, the gib and key, c d, and the keys, g g, substantially as and for
+the purpose herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,095.--TABULAR HEATER.--C.J.Shepard, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the grate, E, ash-pit, D, and
+combustion-chamber, C, with the slide-valve, I, for the purposes
+indicated.
+
+2d, The slide-valve at the junction of the upper and under front flue,
+for the purposes described.
+
+3d, The upper front flue covered externally with a non-conducting lining
+as a portion of the combustion-chamber.
+
+4th, The corrugated tubular externally-flanged chamber, provided with an
+incombustible termination, constructed and operating substantially as
+shown for the purposes pointed out.
+
+5th, A semi-cylindrical reverberating chamber of combustion, when
+combined with a flue and a series of tubes, for the purposes specified.
+
+6th, A feeding-chamber in combination with an arched chamber of
+combustion and the abutments for properly distributing the fuel upon the
+grate.
+
+7th, Constructing the bed-plate or grate-plate in such a manner that the
+same shall form a support for the grate and brick-work of the chamber of
+combustion, as well as the bed of the front flue.
+
+8th, The division-plate, in combination with a series of tubes, for the
+purposes fully described.
+
+
+72,096.--WINDOW-SASH SUPPORTER.--J.W.Simpson, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim the lever, d, and wedge, b, constructed, combined, and operated
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose hereinabove set forth.
+
+Also, the socket, m, with its ratch, n, and the catch, i, on the lever,
+d, in combination with the lever and wedge, in the manner and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,097.--STAKE-HOLDER FOR RAILROAD CARS.--Thomas A. Slack, Peoria
+county, Ill.
+
+I claim the combination of revolving staple, stakes, and divisional
+"coal sides." as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,098.--EXCAVATOR.--Benjamin Slusser, Sidney, Ohio, assignor to himself
+and Elias M. Gluck, same place.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method of elevating or adjusting the plough of an
+excavator by the rotary motion of the forward axle, derived from the
+forward wheels by means of the clutches, a' a', substantially as and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the above, the plough, P, racks, r r, and
+pinion, a, when the latter is fixed to the axle, and operates to raise
+the plough by power derived from the axle, substantially as and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+3d, The combination of the rocking cart, C, gear, e e'e", apron, B, and
+plough, P, when the parts are so constructed and arranged that by the
+raising or depressing of the plough, the wheels, e e', shall be
+thrown into or out of gear, and the apron put in motion or stopped,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+4th. The combination of the looped rods, w w w, with the arms, v v v,
+doors, m m' m", and lever, 1", substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+5th, The lips or projections, o o, of the doors, m m' m", substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th. The combination of the rod, u, lever, l', spring, s, trigger,
+n, doors, m m' m", having the lips, o o o, rod, y', and hook, y,
+substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,099.--AUGER HANDLE.--Daniel Y. Smith, Joliet, Ill.
+
+I claim the combination of the ferrule, a, with the annular nut, e, and
+flat spring, c, when constructed and arranged as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+72,100.--MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--J.B.Smith, Milwaukee, Wis.
+
+I claim cutter, B, gauge, E, and adjustable cone-mandrel, D, in
+combination, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,101.--RAISING OILS AND BURNING-FLUIDS BY PNEUMATIC PRESSURE.--John
+Henry Smith, Allegheny city, Pa.
+
+I claim raising, by pneumatic pressure, oils or burning-fluids from an
+oil or fluid compartment of a ship or other vessel, and mixing with said
+oil and fluid the gas generated therefrom, as herein described and set
+forth.
+
+Also, the combination and arrangement of the pipes, A B C f and f', when
+used in connection with the oil or fluid compartment, R, of a ship or
+other vessel, the whole being constructed, arranged, and operating
+substantially in the manner hereon described and set forth.
+
+Also, in connection with the above, ejecting fine jets of water into the
+flame, caused by the burning of the oil or fluid and other matter mixed
+therewith, as herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,102.--SHIP FOR TRANSPORTING PETROLEUM.--John H. Smith, Allegheny
+city, Pa.
+
+I claim, providing the hulls of ships and other vessels with a
+compartment for oils and burning fluids, said compartment being
+protected with water, and furnished with supply and discharge pipes,
+substantially as herein described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,103.--DEVICE FOR SHEARING AND CLIPPING WOOL.--R.T.Smith and
+J.K.Priest, Nashua, N.H.
+
+I claim, 1st, The revolving spring cutter or cutters, O, in connection
+with a cutter-plate.
+
+2d, The open cutter-plate, P.
+
+3d, The shield, N, in connection with the cylinder, C, covering shaft,
+M, and extending into groove, g, substantially in the manner and for the
+purpose herein described.
+
+
+72,104.--CORN PLOUGH.--John Snyder, Williamsfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the tongue, H, strap, L, and upright, K, with
+the forward end of the central beam, A, substantially as herein shown
+and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,105.--BOOT-HEEL POLISHER.--V.K.Spear, Lynn, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The reciprocating polisher, moving in the line of an arc
+of a circle, by means of mechanism substantially as herein described,
+and having an elastic bearing, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with a reciprocating polisher, substantially as
+described, I claim the pivoted sliding frame to support the boot or shoe
+constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,106.--MEANS FOR PROPELLING VESSELS.--Robt.R. Spedden and Daniel F.
+Stafford, Astoria, Oregon.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the rack-frame, K, racks, I and J, and
+ratchet wheel, H, with each other and with a shaft, D, for the purpose
+of applying power to said shaft, substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+2d, The combination of the stationary post, O, pitman, N, rocking-post,
+M, and adjusting slide, L, with each other, with the rack frame, K, and
+with the hinged parts of a vessel or other structure, one or both of
+said hinged parts floating in the water, so as to be acted upon by the
+motion of the waves, substantially as herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,107.--CULTIVATOR.--C.E.Steller, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The hinged runners, J W, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The slotted sides, A A and B B, in combination with the shanks, C D
+E, arranged to be set at different angles, and fastened by set-screws, Z
+Z, as described.
+
+3d, The combination of the guide-bar, E, arranged to be raised and
+lowered, with rear standards, H H, and sides, A A B B, as described.
+
+4th, The combination of standards, G G, hinged runners, J W, and sides,
+A A B B, as set forth.
+
+5th, The shanks, U, of shovel, T, arranged to fit in a socket, V, and
+bar, S, in combination with standards, G G, and cross-bar, I, as and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, The double evener, L, arranged substantially as set forth.
+
+7th, The double evener, L, in combination with braces, O O and P P, with
+or without braces, Y, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,108.--EYE CUP.--Benj. F. Stephens, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim a pair of bowls, united by tubes or necks to an exhaustion-bag
+or ball, as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,109.--HARVESTER RAKE.--Edward Stewart, Fort Madison, Iowa.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the shafts, D E and G, with their respective
+wheels, crank, I, and pitman, J, with its dividing end, J', connecting
+the arms, e e, upon the box, K', at the end of shaft, K, the whole
+constructed and operating substantially as and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+
+72,110.--STREET PAVEMENT.--H. M. Stow, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, A wooden pavement, composed of alternate tiers of
+square-ended and wedge-shaped blocks, the wedge-shaped ends of the
+latter being driven down into a foundation-bed of sand or earth,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, A wooden pavement, composed of blocks with lower ends wedge-formed,
+and all driven down into a foundation-bed of sand or earth,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,111.--STREET PAVEMENT.--H. M. Stow, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cast iron plates, with projecting wedge-shaped flanges
+to be driven into the sand or earth, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, Also, a pavement composed of alternate tiers of cast iron plates,
+with projecting wedge-shaped flanges and wedge-shaped wooden blocks,
+driven into the sand and earth, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,112.--WASHING MACHINE.--John D Swartz, Milton, Pa
+
+I claim, 1st, The slotted aims, g, bearing the shaft, D, and rubber, C,
+when such arms are connected at their lower ends by the slotted bar, E,
+through which the spring, G, passes as herein described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+2d, The combination of the semi-circular rubber, C, slotted arms, g,
+shaft, D, slotted cross-bar, E, spirally grooved rollers, d, in the
+curved frames, B, the spring, G, and rack, H, as herein described for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,113.--PORTABLE FENCE.--G. D. Sweigert, Martic township, Pa., assignor
+to himself, John Sweigert and Felix W. Sweigert.
+
+I claim a portable fence, combined of round wrought-iron posts, C,
+bed-plate, A, rails, B, scarfed, and applied with intervening ferrules,
+D, head and bottom washers, F, all arranged in the manner and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,114.--VARIABLE CRANK FOR BORING MACHINE.--G. C. Taft, Worcester,
+Mass., assignor to Theodore Mace, Sing Sing, N.Y.
+
+I claim the two variable cranks, constructed as specified, and applied
+in the manner shown, to the shaft or axis of the boring machine, as and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,115.--ROTARY TAKE-UP FOR KNITTING MACHINE.--James Teachout,
+Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stationary scroll plate, C, placed over the center of
+motion of take-up of knitting machines, for the purpose described.
+
+2d, Also, in combination with the scroll plate, C, the toothed gear, D,
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also, the toothed wheel, D, or its equivalent, either separately, or
+combined with the described appendages e i g i K, arranged as shown and
+described as operating substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+4th, Also, in combination with the above, the adjustable gear, s, and
+concentric gears, s', for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,116.--KNITTING MACHINE.--James Teachout, Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, Forming the "jacks" or loop-lifters, B, with a projecting
+are, f, and depressed arc, g, for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, n combination with the arc, f, and arch, g, the rounded end, as
+shown and described.
+
+3d, In combination with the described knitting jacks, a retaining hub or
+device, constructed and arranged as shown and described.
+
+72117,--KNITTING MACHINE--James Teachout, Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The vertically adjustable collars or rings, G and H, for
+the purposes described.
+
+2d, In combination with the collars, G and H, the partitions or wings,
+k, and groove, l, as set forth.
+
+3d, In combination with the adjustable collars, G and H, wings, k, and
+groove, l, the "jacks" or lifters, M, formed as shown and described, for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,118.--MANUFACTURING ILLUMINATING GAS.--J. B. Terry, Hartford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method herein described of heating air charged with
+hydrocarbon vapor, so as to render it non-condensable previous to its
+delivery as an illuminating gas, for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The employment of a retort or other heating medium interposed
+between the carbureter and gas holder or other gas-delivering or
+gas-burning device, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The employment of one or more burners under the retort or vessel,
+for the purpose of heating the same under the arrangement herein shown
+and described.
+
+4th, The combination, with the carbureting vessel and intermediate
+heater, of a jacket under or around the sand carbureter, and a flue
+connecting the jacket with said heater, substantially in the manner and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,119.--LOOMS.--S. T. Thomas and J. H. Dolley, Guildford, N.H.
+
+We claim, in combination with the lever, g, arranged to operate as set
+forth, the incline, n, or its equivalent, for relieving the picker from
+the action of the spring, i, to permit free movement of the shuttle
+boxes, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,120.--GATE.--John W. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass.
+
+I claim a gate, made of metallic tubing and connections, substantially
+as herein set forth and described.
+
+
+72,121.--TAIL-PIECE FOR VIOLINS.--James Thoms, South Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim applying a winch to the tail-piece of a violin, substantially as
+and for the purpose herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,122.--FOLDING BEDSTEAD AND CRIB.--R. S. Titcomb, Gloversville, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A folding bedstead or crib, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, a rotating bedding-box, A, in combination with the head and
+foot-boards of a bedstead or crib, substantially as shown and described,
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, Folding head and foot-boards, composed of the parts, F and C,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The swinging sides, A', in combination with the box, A, and the
+head and foot-boards, F C, substantially as shown and described, and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,123.--STEAM ENGINE.--J. F. Troxel, Bloomsville, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of the oscillating valve, T, and
+arrangement of the openings, S P P', and R, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+2d, Also the arrangement of the piston rods, K and L, operating in one
+and the same end of the cylinder, substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,124.--WARDROBE.--Nathan Turner, West Lynn, Mass.
+
+I claim a convertible wardrobe, closet, or bookcase, with swinging
+or folding sides, C, and swinging or folding top, A, and bottom, B,
+substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,125.--APPARATUS FOR DISTILLING OILS.--Herbert W.C. Tweddle,
+Pittsburg, Pa
+
+I claim, 1st, A trough or troughs, having perforations for the passage
+of the oil in small quantities and furnished with points near to such
+perforations, so as to cause the oil to pass therefrom in drops, or fine
+streams, or thin films or layers, over heated pipes or tubes placed
+thereunder, when used within a vacuum still, for the purposes
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, In a vacuum still for distilling oil, the use of a series or coil
+of steam pipe, placed horizontally, one under another, as a series of
+evaporating surfaces, substantially as and for the purposes above set
+forth.
+
+3d, In a vacuum still for distilling oil, a series or coil of steam jet
+pipes, e, in combination with a series or coil of evaporating pipes, a,
+substantially as and for the purposes above set forth.
+
+4th, Combining together a series of apparatus, such as hereinbefore
+described, for the purpose of procuring a continuous distillation
+of petroleum, each member of a series consisting of a vacuum still
+containing a coil of steam pipe as evaporating surfaces, and troughs
+for the gradual distillation of the oil, in combination with suitable
+condensing apparatus, substantially as and and for the purposes
+hereinbefore set forth.
+
+5th, A vacuum residnum receiver D, connected to and in combination with
+a vacuum still, or a battery of such stills, substantially in the manner
+and for the purposes above set forth.
+
+
+72,126.--DISTILLING HYDROCARBON OILS.--Herbert W. C. Tweddle, Pittsburg,
+Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, In distilling hydrocarbon oils, vaporizing the oil by
+causing it to flow in a thin film or layer over the surfaces of a series
+of heated pipes in a vacuum still, with or without the application of
+superheated steam, substantially as above described.
+
+2d, The application of the process of distillation, hereinbefore
+described, to the re-distillation of fire-distilled oils, for the
+purpose of producing an oil similar to the refined oil of commerce,
+substantially as above set forth.
+
+3d, Securing a continuous and complete distillation of hydrocarbon oils
+by causing the oil to flow over the surfaces of a succession of heated
+pipes in different vacuum stills, the temperature of such pipes
+increasing in each successive still, so as to drive off at first more
+volatile ingredients, and then those less so, and so on till only the
+residuum remains, substantially as hereinbefore described.
+
+
+72,127.--GRAIN DRILL.--Joseph G. Yale, Cumberland Co, Pa.
+
+I claim the quarti-elliptical shovel, B, with its base, E E', coming to
+a point at E, the rod, C, the rod, H, with thereon the balls, D and D',
+together with the funnel, A, all constructed and operating in the manner
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,128.--WINDOW-SASH STOP.--George R. Vanderbilt (assigner to himself,
+J. J. Lindstrom, and D. W. Stidolph), Mount Vernon, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The two clamping plates, and the tightening bolt, combined
+and operated substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The springs, arranged in relation to the plates, c d, substantially
+as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,129.--MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.--George W. van Dusen, Williamsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of lever, V, with finger piece,
+Y, at one end and stud, b, at the other valve, G, and air passage, E,
+closed by a flexible diaphragm, K, substantially as herein described,
+and for the purpose of producing, by means of air, an action upon any
+suitable sound-producing mechanism through the movement of a sheet or
+strip perforated, or in any other eqivalent manner prepared.
+
+
+72,130.--WATER INDICATOR FOR BOILERS.--Andreas Vang, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the globe, a, arm, b, cylinder, c, indicator,
+f, and whistle, g, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,131.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Oliver Vanorman, Ripon, Wis.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the fork heads, B B', in the frame, A, and
+with the arms, C C', rollers, e e, and cords, D D, as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,132.--WASHING MACHINE.--Lewis Vaughan, Rapids, O.
+
+I claim the adjustable bottom, B, and spring lever, I, as arranged
+in combination with the roller, C, in the manner substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,133.--HAY RAKER AND LOADER.--Albert Vose, Pittsfield, assignor to
+himself and Ambros S. Vose, Randolph, Vt.
+
+I claim, 1st, the fork arm, b, hinged or pivoted to the frame in line
+with the axle, and operated by means of friction blocks, as described.
+
+2d, The friction blocks, d, in combination with fork arm, b, and
+eccentric levers, e, arranged as described.
+
+3d, The fork arms, b, in combination with the freely-swiveling fork bar,
+o, operated as described.
+
+4th, The forks, q, pivoted in swiveling bar, o, and operated by means of
+levers, v, and rods, cords, or chains, substantially as described.
+
+5th, The levers, v, mounted on fork bars or arms, b, in combination with
+the fork, q, substantially as described.
+
+6th, The combination of forks, q, spring, t, chains, w, and levers, v,
+with the fork arm, b, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+7th, The means for opening and closing the lifting forks in combination
+with a means for operating the friction blocks, or their equivalent,
+whereby they are operated simultaneously, as described.
+
+8th, The lever, e, for closing the forks and applying the friction
+blocks, as described, in combition with the arms, g, for releasing the
+same as described.
+
+9th, The extension, x, of the pivoted fork bars, b, in combination with
+cords or chains, 5, operating as described.
+
+10th, The curved or semicircular rake head, or its equivalent,
+arranged in rear of and operated in connection with the lifting fork,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,134.--WASHING MACHINE.--George E. Wade, Jefferson City, Mo.
+
+I claim the lever, M, the spiral metal plate, F, the wash boards, A and
+B, corrugated as shown, and the springs, c c' c". In combination with a
+common wash tub, when constructed, arranged, and operating substantially
+as shown and specified.
+
+
+72,135.--BOLT AND RIVET MACHINE.--John Wakefield, Birmingham, England,
+assignor to Isaac Smith and William Fothergill Bartho.
+
+I claim, 1st, the arrangement or combination, substantially as
+hereinbefore described, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, of
+the vertical dies, b b, for cutting off and carrying the cut-off
+length of rod, and for shaping the head of the rivet or bolt, with the
+horizontal punch or die, m, for shaping the shank of the rivet or bolt,
+and upsetting the end of the rivet or bolt into a head in the vertical
+dies.
+
+2d, The arrangement or combination of parts hereinbefore described, and
+illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for giving motion to the said
+vertical dies, b b, and horizontal punch or die, m.
+
+3d, The arrangement or combination of parts hereinbefore described and
+illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for removing the finished
+rivet or bolt from the horizontal punch or die.
+
+
+72,136.--EGG BEATER.--Dudley Webster, Washington, D. C.
+
+I claim as a new article of manufacture an egg-beater spoon, constructed
+as described, viz., with its circumference and the edges of an inner
+central opening serrated as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,137.--BRICK MACHINE.--P.V.Westfall, Kalamazoo, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, the combination of the two molding cylinders, C C, when
+the molding recesses, I I, in said cylinders, and their intermediate
+followers, J J, are so proportioned with each other that the faces of
+the said followers cannot be brought in contact with each other, and
+when the said follower pieces have substantially the degree of curvature
+herein represented and described.
+
+2d, In connection with the molding cylinders, C C, I also claim the
+central shaft, b, and its operating levers, L L, in combination with
+the jointed rods, n n, and the crank arms, m m, on the respective cam
+shafts, for operating all the cams simultaneously, substantially in the
+manner herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also the vibrating spring scraper, i, in combination with the wire
+cloth belt, w, when arranged with the molding cylinders, C C, and
+operated substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+72,138.--APPARATUS FOR ENAMELING PHOTOGRAPHIC PICTURES.--Nathaniel
+Weston, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim the rest, A, for the glass, or its equivalent, the use of the
+glasses, B B, the weight G, the fastenings, H, the clamps, E E, or their
+equivalents, in combination, for the purposes, herein set forth.
+
+
+72,139.--VALVE GEAR FOR STEAM ENGINES.--Norman W. Wheeler, Brooklyn,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, Opening the ports, as i' i" so as to suspend the operation
+of the moving force upon the valve or valves at the period when the
+steam is cut off, and before the exhaust is opened, substantially as and
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+2d, Also the closure of certain ports, as i' i" and k' k", so as to
+cause the valve or valves to resume the movement toward its or their
+full throw at the proper period, substantially as and for the purposes
+herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also opening the proper ports, as h' h, so as to suspend the moving
+force operating upon the valve or valves, when they or it have reached
+the proper limit of throw, substantially as and for the purposes herein
+set forth.
+
+4th, Also regulating the times of closing passages, so as to induce
+the cutting-off movement of the valve or valves, at variable periods,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+5th, Also changing a continuous reciprocating motion derived from an
+eccentric, or equivalent moving part of the engine, to an intermittent
+reciprocating motion, by means of a hydraulic apparatus as hereinbefore
+described, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+72,140.--DITCHING MACHINE.--A.H.Whitacre and T.S.Whitacre, Morrow, Ohio.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the sled, A, and the frame, B,
+connected by the racks and pinions, c a, at the corners, arranged and
+operating substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The pulleys, D and E, carrying the endles chain, g, with the scoops,
+h h, in combination, with the drum, C, the plungers, n n, operating
+by the double incline, p, around the wheel, K, and the sweep, F,
+constructed and operating substantially as and for the purpose herein
+described.
+
+
+72,141.--FARM FENCE.--Samuel P. Williams, Sheridan, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application and use of the triangular brace posts, B B,
+and tie-rod, C, in the construction of farm fences, in the manner
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,142.--VENTILATING TUNNEL.--Hugh B. Wilson, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method of applying street lamp posts, and awning
+and other useful or ornamental posts, pillars, or structures, to the
+purposes of ventilating underground railway tunnels, substantially as
+within described.
+
+2d. Also the combination of street lamp posts, and awning and other
+posts, pillars, or structures, whether for ornament or use, with the
+connecting tubes of such railway tunnels, substantially in manner set
+forth.
+
+
+72,143.--MEDICAL COMPOUND.--J.T. Wilson, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the above-named ingredients in the manner as
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,144.--SHOE LIFTER.--Wm.H. Winans, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the lever plate, A, griping plate, B,
+spring, b, and holding level, C, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+2d, The teeth or studs, a', provided upon the inner surface of the
+griping plate B, and arranged in relation with the back of the plate, A,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,145.--STOVE.--T.W.Wisner, Howell, Mich.
+
+I claim the portable hop-drying stove, constructed as described, of
+the corrugated side and end plates, A, supported upon the ash pan, B,
+extending the entire length of the stove, and mounted upon wheels,
+the adjustable grate placed at b, in the center of the stove, and the
+boiler, all arranged as described for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,146.--PAPER FILE.--John Wolfe, Washington, D. C.
+
+I claim the paper file or holder constructed and operated as herein
+recited.
+
+
+72,147.--LATHE BOX AND JOURNAL.--Aurin Wood, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination and relative arrangement of the oil box,
+B, and grove, a, and inclined oil passage, e, formed in the bottom part,
+A, of the journal box, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+herein shown and specified.
+
+The combination of the journal, C, having the peculiarly shaped grooves,
+d d, cut in its surface, with the journal box, D, provided in its lower
+part with the oil box, inclined oil passage, and groove, a, under the
+arrangement substantially as herein shown and set forth.
+
+
+72,148.--LATHE FOR TURNING SHAFTING.--Aurin Wood, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination with the bed of the lathe, provided with a
+reservoir or receptacle, as described, of the sliding tool carriage and
+the pump, attached to and moving with said carriage, substantially as
+and for the purposes shown and set forth.
+
+2d, The combination with the sliding tool carriage and pump, mounted
+upon said carriage, of the cup, C, and tube connecting said cup with the
+pump, substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein shown and
+described.
+
+3d, The method of operating the pump by connecting the piston rod of the
+same with a friction wheel, actuated by the rotation of the shaft
+which is being turned in the machine, in the manner herein shown and
+specified.
+
+
+72,149.--FINGER BAR FOR HARVESTER.--Walter A. Wood, Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
+
+I claim, bevelling off the front upper corner of the finger bar,
+to afford a seat for the sickle or scythe bar, to vibrate upon, in
+combination with beveling off the lower side of the finger bar, for the
+reception of the guard finger.
+
+
+72,150.--CURTAIN FIXTURE.--William H. Woods, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the lever dog, e, with the cross foot, e, engaging and
+disengaging the teeth of the rack, b b, in combination with the
+swivelled knob, d, having a cross bar, g, and working in the slot, a
+a, of the racket case, A, substantially as and for the purpose herein
+described.
+
+
+72,151.--CHIMNEY.--Ebenezer S. Phelps, Jr., Wyanet, Ill.
+
+I claim the device above described, consisting of the iron box, A, and
+drawer, B, constructed and arranged as shown, when used in combination
+with the chimney, D, substantially in the manner and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+REISSUES.
+
+62,057.--BRICK MACHINE.--Philip H. Kells, Adrian, Mich. Dated March
+19,1867. Reissue 2,810.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the annular mold bed, B, and the
+central hub or support, C, substantially as described and represented.
+
+2d, The adjustable wedge-shaped cut off, d, arranged and employed in the
+manner and for the purpose explained.
+
+3d, Ihe arrangement upon the mold wheel of the two pug mills on opposite
+portions, substantially as described.
+
+4th, An annular mold wheel, provided with cogs or gear teeth upon its
+periphery, and mounted upon a central hub or support, substantially as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+DESIGNS.
+
+2,846.--MASONIC BADGE--Virgil Price, New York city.
+
+2,847.--COOK'S STOVE.--Russell Wheeler, Utica, N.Y.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR REISSUES.
+
+
+_Application has been made to the Commissioner of Patents for the
+Reissue of the following Patents, with new claims as subjoined.
+Parties who desire to oppose the grant of any of these reissues should
+immediately address MUNN & Co., 37 Park Row, N.Y._
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+40,571.--ROTARY ENGINE.--Metropolitan Rotary Engine Co. (assignees by
+mesne assignments of Adolph Mulochan), New York city. Dated Nov. 10,
+1863. Application for reissue received and filed Sept. 27, 1867.
+
+1st, The combination with the outer stationary case, d, and its
+concentric inner cylinder or flanges, x, of the eccentric wheel, ring or
+rim, c, fast to the rotating shaft and carrying radial slides or pistons
+for simultaneous action and exposure to the steam or fluid in chambers,
+y and z, on opposite sides or peripheries of the ring, c, essentially as
+herein set forth.
+
+2d, The pipes, i l n o, and valves or cocks k k' m' and m', in
+combination--with the ring c and pistons acting in the steam spaces, y
+and z, substantially as specified.
+
+
+2,821 (whole No. 33,825).--LAMP.--Charles W. Cahoon, Portland Me Dated
+Dec. 3, 1861. Application for reissue received and filed Nov 23 1867.
+
+1st, A lever with chimney fastenings having that part of it on which
+the chimney rests extended so as to form a deflector substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The deflector board or flat shaped or nearly so when made not
+only as a deflector but partly as a chimney holder substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The combination of the said deflector with the conical foraminous
+piece of metal and the cylindrical tubular air screen for the purpose of
+forming the air chamber, A, protecting the flame and admitting the air
+from below the same, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The combination with the lever for raising the chimney of the
+deflector air screen and foraminous piece of metal, substantially as and
+for the purposes specified.
+
+5th, The ring surrounding the wiek tube a little above the top of the
+same with the standards, s s, substantially as and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+6th, A chimney holder having a projection for manipulating the same,
+chimney fastenings, a deflector and a joint substantially as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+7th, The combination of the ring, f, supports, s s, and air screen, c,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+8th, The combination of the glass body of a lamp with a metallic handle,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+61,956.--COOKING STOVE.--J.J. Savage Troy, N.Y. Dated Feb. 12, 1867
+Application for reissue received and filed Dec. 4, 1867.
+
+1st, I claim constructing a heating stove with its fuel door way or
+aperture, B, below, and forward of its flame or combustion chamber and
+contiguous to or adjoining its fire box, A, in manner substantially as
+and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+2d, I claim the combination of the fuel door way or aperture, B, and
+the firebox, A, extended contiguously thereunder as applied to heating
+stoves, in manner substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, I claim in combination with a heating stove having its fuel door
+way in the position as herein described, the employment therewith of a
+lifting lever, F, substantially in manner as and for the purposes herein
+set forth.
+
+4th, I claim, in a heating stove, in combination with a fire box, back
+lining plates and its fuel door way or aperture, B, the arrangement of a
+front lining plate, E, in position between the flame chamber, C, and the
+said fuel aperture in manner substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+5th, In combination with a lever lifter, F, applied to heating stoves in
+manner as herein described, I claim the employment of a holding hook, b,
+and catch ridge, e, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, I claim so constructing a heating stove in manner substantially as
+described herein that fresh fuel may be cast directly into its fire box
+below and between ignited fuel or coke therein, in manner substantially
+as herein set forth for the purposes specified.
+
+
+16,944.--GUN POWDER KEG.--Henry E. Irenee L. and Eugene Du Pont
+(assignees of James Wilson and William Wilson, J. and Charles Green
+for themselves) Wilmington, Del. Dated March 31, 1857. Application for
+reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, As a new article of manufacture a keg or can with a series of
+corrugations representing hoops which give combined strength and finish.
+
+2d, Casting the female screw for the stopper on a tap or mandrel, as set
+forth.
+
+3d, The extra ring or boss, D, and head, C, as set forth.
+
+
+62,693.--MACHINE FOR CUTTING THREADS ON BOLTS.--Schweitzer Patent Bolt
+Co. (assignees of Franzis Schweizer), New York city. Dated March 5,
+1867. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, The sliding or movable heads, N O, in combination with the lever,
+P, and cutter or dies, a b, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.
+
+2d, The adjustable lever, P, provided with arms, d e, substantially as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The elastic rest, g, constructed and operating substantially as and
+for the purpose shown and described.
+
+
+53,169.--MARKING WHEEL.--Horace Holt, New York city. Dated Jan. 23,
+1866. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, The combination of the type wheel, A, inking roller, C, and handle,
+B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The ink reservoir, e, in combination with the roller, C, type wheel,
+A, and handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The projecting flanges, b, on the type wheel, A, constructed and
+operating substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The stop, h, in combination with the type wheel, A, and handle, B,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, Ihe spring, g, in combination with the stop, h, type wheel, A, and
+handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+18,872.--BORING MACHINE.--A. Wyckoff (assignee by mesne assignments of
+La Fayette Stevens), Elmira, N.Y. Dated Dec. 15, 1857. Application for
+reissue received and filed Nov. 29, 1867.
+
+1st, Ihe hollow cylindrical stock of an annular auger in combination
+with a spiral flange with such a pitch as will remove the cuttings
+horizontally as made and deliver them from the opening of the annular
+kerf, substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of a hollow annular bit having their cutting lips
+projecting in the direction of the rotation of the bit, a hollow
+cylindrical stock and a spiral flange substantially as described.
+
+3d, An annular bit formed in one piece and used in combination with
+a hollow cylindrical stock for cutting an annular kerf in a stick of
+timber, substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, Ihe loose independent collar, f, provided with knife edges, g g,
+to keep it from turning for the purpose of furnishing a bearing for the
+head of the auger while in operation.
+
+5th, The sharp annular spur, c, for the purpose of centering and guiding
+the auger and at the same time leaving a core of the material bored in
+the center of the auger, in the manner specified.
+
+6th, The oblique traversing rests, O O, in combination with the screws,
+t t, and dogs, Q, for the purpose of adjusting the timber to the auger
+as described and holding it firmly while under the operation of the
+auger.
+
+
+66,608.--DREDGING MACHINE.--James H. McLean, St Louis, Mo. Dated July 9,
+1867. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 8, 1867.
+
+1st, The adjustable dredging frame, C, when such adjustment is produced
+by a derrick, i i, and fall, when constructed and operated substantially
+as shown and specified,
+
+2d, The scoops, d, of a dredging machine having circular vertical
+cutting edges in advance of the usual lateral cutting edge, W, Fig. 1,
+when constructed and operating substantially as shown and specified.
+
+3d, In combination with the dredging vessel the pins, L, for the purpose
+of moving the same, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The dredger, the receiving and discharging apron and the derrick
+of a dredging machine all in combination, when constructed and operated
+substantially as shown and specified.
+
+
+49,992.--SLEEPING CAR.--George M. Pullman, Chicago Ill., assignee of
+Ben. Field, Albion, N.Y., and George M. Pullman, Chicago, Ill. Dated
+Sept. 19 1865. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 26, 1867.
+
+1st, The berth, A, permanently connected with the side of the car by
+hinges, B, in combination with the recess to receive the same when
+turned up, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of
+jointed suspenders to support the inner side of the berth that will
+fold together to permit the berth to be turned up, substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of the
+sliding partition, I, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described, of
+the movable head board, J, substantially as described.
+
+5th, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of
+a counterpoise to facilitate the handling of the same substantially as
+described.
+
+6th, Constructing a car seat with the back and seat cushions hinged
+together and disconnected from the seat frame so that the back cushion
+may be placed on the seat frame and the seat cushion extended to meet
+the seat cushion of the opposite chair, substantially as described.
+
+
+48,555.--DOOR BOLT.--The Stanley Works (assignees of William H. Hart),
+New Britain, Conn. Dated July 4, 1865. Application for reissue received
+and filed Oct 29 1867.
+
+1st, Making the barrel of a door or shutter bolt of sheet metal,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+2d, The bolt catch or keeper with the base plate formed with a flanch
+at right angles, substantially as described, that it may be secured by
+screws parallel with the axis of the bolt, substantially as described.
+
+
+29,430.--INDEX DOOR PLATE.--E.M. Montague, Boston, Mass., assignee of
+Nathan Ames, Saugus Center, Mass. Dated July 31, 1860. Application for
+reissue received and filed Oct. 15, 1866.
+
+1st, In use in a door plate of a tablet or slate and an adjustable plate
+or disk having figures or readable signs or characters for the purposes
+specified and set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the above door plate a rotating disk, C, marked
+with the hours and parts of an hour, as shown in Fig. 2, said disk being
+confined in the center to a spindle, D, which passes through the door,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The spring, S, arranged, combined and operating substantially as
+described.
+
+
+65,018.--STEAM GENERATOR GAGE LOCK.--Thomas Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.
+Dated May 21, 1867. Application for reissue received and filed Oct. ll,
+1867.
+
+The construction and arrangement of whistle with gage valve whereby to
+indicate the sound produced by steam or steam and water commingled or
+water unmingled with steam, substantially as set foath.
+
+
+49,847.--STEAM GENERATOR.--John R. Eckman, Green Post office Pa.,
+assignee of John D. Beers, Philadelphia, Pa. Dated Sept. 12, 1865.
+Application for reissue received and filed Sept. 30, 1867.
+
+1st. Broadly the circular plate or ring, b, as shown and described.
+
+2d, The plate, H, encircling the fire box, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+3d, Forming a water space between the inner surface of the boiler shell,
+A, and the plate or ring, b, as shown and described.
+
+
+9,286.--MACHIHFRY FOR CUTTING LATHS PROM A REVOLVING LOG.--Jonathan C.
+Brown, Brooklyn, N.Y., assignee of Henry C. Smith, Cleveland, Ohio.
+Dated Sept. 28, 1852. Application for reissue received and filed Dec, 5,
+1867.
+
+1st, Turning the log to be cut by driving the mandrels at each end
+thereof by gearing them directly with the driving shaft, substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The dog, a, and its appurtenances for connecting the log with the
+mandrels and disconnecting it therefrom, as specified.
+
+3d, The combination of the cylinder cutter, K, and the stripping knife
+moved up simultaneously and automatically, all substantially as and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
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+
+NOTE--_The above claims for Reissue are now pending before the Patent
+Office and will not be officially passed upon until the expiration of 30
+days from the date of filing the application. All persons who desire
+to oppose the grant of any of these claims should make immediate
+application.
+
+MUNN & CO., Solicitors of Patents, 37 Park Row, N.Y._
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+VOL. XVII., No. 26....[NEW SERIES.]...._Twenty-first Year_.
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+NEW YORK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1867.
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+THE LAST NUMBER OF VOLUME XVII.
+
+
+We give in this number a full index of the volume of which this is
+the last issue. No doubt this will be more satisfactory to our
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+probably most do--than publishing the index in a separate sheet. The
+list of claims in this number will be found to be unusually full, a
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+COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW VOLUME.
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+
+A CHANGE AT THE PATENT OFFICE.
+
+
+T.C. Theaker has resigned as Commissioner of Patents. A number of
+gentlemen are mentioned as candidates for the succession, prominent
+among whom are B. T. James and Charles Mason. Mr. James has acted in the
+capacity of primary Examiner in the Engineering Class for a number of
+years, and has filled his position acceptably. Judge Mason held the
+Commissionership from 1853 to 1857, and his whole administration was
+marked with reform and ability. Judge Mason was educated at West Point,
+and he is a man of sterling integrity, a sound jurist, experienced in
+patent law, and a splendid executive officer. One thing may be relied
+upon, if Judge Mason should receive and accept the appointment of
+Commissioner, inventors will not have to complain long of delay in the
+examination of their cases The Judge is as industrious by nature as he
+is stern and systematic by education and he will have no drones about
+him. The work of the office under his administration would be brought up
+and kept up.
+
+A good day for inventors and all persons having business with the Patent
+Office will dawn when Judge Mason takes the Commissioner's chair again,
+and we hope the proper influences may be brought to bear to secure his
+acceptance.
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+
+
+
+OBITUARY.
+
+
+Ebenezer Winship, died at his home in this city Dec. 6, 1867, at the age
+of 67. A long and eminently useful although unobtrusive life entitles
+his memory to respect. He commenced his career as a mechanic in
+the steam engine establishment of James P. Allaire, soon after the
+application of steam for the propulsion of boats and long before its
+application to ships for the purposes of commerce or war. For fifty-two
+years, with the exception of one or two brief intervals, he was
+connected with the Allaire works in this city, and for more than forty
+years he was the master mechanic and general superintendent of the
+works. Probably no man now living has had a more intimate connection
+with the construction of the marine steam engine in all its remarkable
+changes and improvements, or been so long employed at one engine
+establishment.
+
+James P. Allaire, the founder of the Allaire Works, died May 20,1858, at
+the age of 73. He was an intimate acquaintance of Fulton and from the
+engine of Fulton's first boat, the _Clermont_, took drawings which he
+used in the construction of his first marine engines. He built the
+engines for the _Chancellor Livingston_ which ran between New York and
+Albany. He built also the first marine engines ever constructed in this
+country, which were put into the steamship _Savannah_, the first steamer
+that crossed the Atlantic, and also those for the _Pacific_ and
+_Baltic_ of the Collins line, which ships surpassed in speed any before
+constructed.
+
+Under such tutelage and with such advantages Mr. Winship rose
+successively through the grades of apprentice, journeyman, boss,
+and foreman, to the position of master mechanic and superintendent.
+Connected intimately with the progress of marine engineering for over
+half a century, he was the teacher of a large number of our engineers
+who now reflect credit upon their instructor. Mr. Winship's professional
+skill was unsurpassed; his ability in directing and managing others and
+thorough acquaintance with the minutest details made him invaluable in
+the position he so long honorably filled. His personal characteristics
+were faithfulness, industry, earnestness, kindness of heart, and
+unvarying punctuality and promptness. As master mechanic it was his
+invariable rule to be at the works an hour before the time for beginning
+labor to lay out the work for the hands, getting his breakfast in winter
+by gas light and returning from dinner in time to see the condition
+of the work before the men arrived. In short, he made his employers'
+business his own and neglected nothing which might contribute to their
+success. He was a connecting link between the present generation of
+mechanics and that which saw the beginnings of that great power, steam,
+which has revolutionized the world. His funeral on the 8th of December
+was attended by all the employés of the Allaire Works, by many from
+other mechanical establishments, and a large number of citizens.
+
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+
+
+
+
+How to Make Intelligent Workmen--Go and Do Likewise.
+
+
+Mr. H. O. Osborn, of Castleton, Vt., in a letter covering an order for a
+club of subscribers, says:--"It may not be uninteresting to you to learn
+that the last six names are those of young men in my employ. I have
+myself been your subscriber for the past four years, and knowing as
+I did the value of your paper, I felt it a duty I owed to my men to
+recommend the paper to their notice, and the result is as above. I am
+proud to think that I have so many in my mill who can appreciate its
+worth. I hope at no remote date to send you another list of names from
+among my own men, and I am certain that if every manufacturer would
+consult his own best interest he would do all he could to place your
+paper in the hands of his workmen, for I feel it to be a valuable
+acquisition to all in any way connected with machines."
+
+We believe that employers who wish to improve the condition of their
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+Christmas present of a year's subscription to this paper. Send in the
+names early, so that we may know how large an edition to print to
+supply the demand. We close this Volume with over 30,000--nearly
+35,000--subscribers, and we wish to commence the new with at least
+50,000. Send in your names.
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+
+
+The Iron-Clads at Sea.
+
+
+In his last annual report to Congress, the Secretary of the Navy thus
+refers to the cruise of the _Miantonomah_ to Europe and her return and
+of the _Monadnock_ to San Francisco, voyages the most remarkable ever
+undertaken by turreted iron-clad vessels. These vessels encountered
+every variety of weather, and under all circumstances proved themselves
+to be staunch, reliable sea-going ships. The monitor type of vessel
+has been constructed primarily for harbor defence, and it was not
+contemplated that they would do more than move from port to port on our
+own coast. These voyages demonstrate their ability to go to any part of
+the world, and it is believed by experienced naval officers that with
+slight modifications above the water line, in no way interfering with
+their efficiency in action, they will safely make the longest and most
+difficult voyages without convoy.
+
+Steam, turreted iron-clads and fifteen-inch guns have revolutionized
+naval warfare, and foreign governments, becoming sensible of this great
+change, are slowly but surely coming to the conclusion that turreted
+vessels and heavy ordnance are essential parts of an efficient fighting
+navy.
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+the 20th inst. I have been reading the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN for several
+years and frequently I find items in it of more value than the year's
+subscription. In No. 9, present volume, you illustrated a plan for
+setting steam boilers. I was much pleased with it and showed it to a
+friend of mine who was about re-setting a 60-horse power boiler in his
+machine shop. He adopted the plan. Four week's use of the improved
+furnace proves all you claimed for it. My friend will be one of your new
+subscribers. I shall, in a few days, re-set my 15-horse power boiler
+according to the plan. Every live mechanic should take your valuable
+journal.
+
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+say:--
+
+In payment of your bill please find inclosed draft, etc. Please insert
+our advertisement every other week hereafter. We are compelled to this
+being overrun with orders. Unless they hold up we shall be obliged to
+withdraw it entirely. So much for the advantages of your medium for
+advertising.
+
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+South Norwalk, Conn., writes concerning his advertisement in these
+columns:
+
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+journal.
+
+An agent of the Hinkley Knitting Machine Co., whose invention was
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+
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+Superintendent of the Company makes similar _complaints_.
+
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+
+
+
+
+HUNT'S IMPROVED STEAM PACKING PISTON.
+
+
+Engineers are aware that there are more or less objections to the use
+of the ordinary spring pistons, owing to the changing tension of the
+springs, the necessity of frequent adjustment, and the impossibility of
+the packing rings adapting themselves to the varying pressures of the
+steam on the piston. A number of attempts have been made to produce a
+self packing or steam expanding piston, which will act always with the
+pressure of the steam and the velocity of the engine. The advantages
+of such a piston will be readily appreciated by practical engineers,
+especially drivers of locomotives, working, as they nearly all do, at a
+very high pressure of steam. The general complaint against the several
+packings in use on our railroads is, that they "pack too tight,"
+and rapidly wear out the rings, while the only remedy has been, the
+extremely uncertain one of contracting the openings by which steam is
+admitted under the ring, or rings, to expand them. The obvious objection
+to such an arrangement is, that it allows the steam to act on the rings
+with its full force during slow motion, as when a train is starting,
+while if effective under any circumstances, it will be so only at
+comparatively high piston speed. The efficacy of such a remedy, if it
+possesses any, is in fact inversely as the piston speed.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.1]
+
+Fig. 1 is a perspective of the piston itself, or the "spider," with its
+follower and its rings removed, which are shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 3 is a
+cross section of another form of the piston, to be presently described,
+but which will serve to explain that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Next to the
+core of the spider are two narrow internal rings, A, in Figs. 1 and 3;
+surrounding these two outer rings, B, the cross section of which is of
+L-form, as seen in Fig. 3. The lips of these outer rings extend to the
+whole thickness of the piston. The flange head of the piston, and also
+the follower, are turned beveling on their edges to admit the steam
+around the annular space thus formed under the rings, B. These spaces
+are plainly exhibited at C, in Figs. 2 and 3. Both inner and outer rings
+are adjusted to the bore of the cylinder by means of the gibs, D, and
+set screws seen in Fig. 1.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.2]
+
+The section, Fig. 3, represents a modification intended for use in
+vertical cylinders, if considered necessary. The additional center ring,
+E, is intended to prevent leakage through the cut in the expanded ring
+and over the face of the unexpanded one, which might occur when the
+rings and cylinder should become so worn that the rings, when not
+expanded, should collapse and leave the surface of the cylinder. The
+rivets, F, shown by the dotted lines, are placed near the cuts in the
+L-rings, and are intended to hold the outside and inside rings together
+at that point, and prevent any tendency on the part of the latter
+to collapse and let steam under that part of the L-rings. Probably,
+however, if the packing is properly constructed and adjusted in the
+first instance, these devices will be unnecessary. In horizontal
+cylinders the weight of the piston, if properly supported on the set
+screws and gibs, will accomplish these objects, if the cuts in the
+L-rings are placed near the bottom side of the cylinder. The steam
+enters the annular space between the beveled edges of the spider flange
+and follower and the inner periphery of the overhanging part of the
+L-rings, and acts only on that part.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.3]
+
+Patented by Nathan Hunt, Sept. 17, 1867. For further information address
+the patentee, or Sharps, Davis & Bonsall, Salem, Ohio, who will furnish
+piston heads to order on receipt of size of cylinder and piston rod.
+
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+
+
+
+
+Improvement in Hand Drills.
+
+
+There are frequent occasions in a machine shop where light drilling is
+required on work it is inconvenient to bring to the lathe. For this the
+Scotch or ratchet drill, if the job is heavy, is employed, and if
+light, the breast drill. The placing and working of the former consumes
+considerable time, and the labor of drilling with the breast drill is
+excessive and exhausting. It is difficult also to hold the instrument so
+steady as not to cramp and break the drill. The combination of the drill
+with tongs and a pivoted bed piece, as seen in the engraving, obviates
+these objections.
+
+[Illustration: NEVERGOLD & STACKHOUSE'S TONGS DRILL.]
+
+To the lower jaw, A, of a pair of tongs is pivoted a platen or bed, B,
+having a hole through its center, which is continued through the jaw for
+the passage of the drillings. The upper jaw is formed with a circular
+flange on which is mounted the circular or disk-like base, C, of the
+drill frame, D. This, with the frame, is secured on the jaw of the tongs
+by means of two screw bolts--one seen in the engraving--passing through
+the jaw and screwing into the base of the drill. These bolts pass
+through semi-circular or segmental slots, by which the drill frame can
+be swung around at different angles to the tongs, to adapt itself to the
+convenience of the workman and the requirements of the work. If desired,
+the crank by which the drill is driven may be used on the upright
+spindle, E. It will be seen that the pivoted base or bed, B, will allow
+the work to adapt itself always to the line of the drill.
+
+In operation, the work being placed between the drill and platen, the
+left hand presses the handles of the tongs together, while the right
+turns the crank; the feed is thus graduated wholly by the pressure of
+the hand. No further description is required for understanding the
+construction or operation of this tool. Patented by F. Nevergold and
+George Stackhouse, June 19, 1866. Applications for the whole right, or
+for territorial rights, should be addressed to the latter at Pittsburgh,
+Pa.
+
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+
+COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE.--The Senate on Friday, the 29th ult.,
+confirmed the nomination of the Hon. Horace Capron as Commissioner of
+Agriculture to fill the position made vacant by the death of Isaac
+Newton, the former head of the Department.
+
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+
+It is estimated that 10,000,000 feet of sawed lumber is frozen up in
+the docks at Bangor, Maine, three fourths of which is sold and waiting
+shipment.
+
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+
+
+
+
+Correspondence
+
+
+_The Editors are not responsible for the opinions expressed by their
+correspondents._
+
+
+
+
+Improved Method of Securing Cutters on Boring Bars.
+
+
+MESSRS. EDITORS:--Thinking it may be of use to some of the readers of
+your invaluable paper, I have taken the liberty of sending you a sketch
+of a new mode of securing the cutter in a boring bar or pin drill. Where
+the cutters are secured, as usual, by a key, all mechanics know that it
+is very difficult to set a cutter twice alike; and the notch, which
+is filed in the cutter, to prevent it from moving endways, is a great
+source of weakness, often causing the cutters to crack in hardening, as
+well as after they are put to work. The inclosed sketch will explain
+itself:
+
+[Illustration]
+
+A is a cutter, and B a collar, screwed upon the cutter bar, C. The edge
+of this collar fits into a notch on either end of the cutter, as shown
+at D, thus leaving the cutter as strong as possible at the center, and
+giving it a solid support at the point where support is needed, and at
+the same time insuring its always coming alike.
+
+Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+THEODORE L. WEBSTER.
+
+[The device seems to be eminently well calculated for the support of the
+cutter on a boring bar, and is applicable, with but slight modification,
+to a pin or "teat" drill. Machinists will readily perceive its operation
+and excellencies.--EDS.
+
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+
+
+
+
+Tides and Their Causes.
+
+
+The phenomenon of the daily tides of our seacoasts and tidal rivers is
+attributed to the attraction of the moon upon the earth--that the moon
+draws the earth towards it, and that in drawing the earth towards it, it
+bulges up the water of the ocean on the side presented towards the moon,
+and drawing the earth and water thus on that side, also draws the earth
+_away_ from the water on the opposite side of it, and thus leaves the
+water bulged up on _that_ side, and in doing all this the effect comes
+after the cause some three hours, which is termed "the tide lagging
+behind." Now if we knew, _per se_, what attraction of gravitation was,
+and that it produced this anomaly of force, there would be nothing to
+question in the matter. But as we only know by attraction that it means
+_drawing to_, it is impossible to reconcile the theory of the tides as
+they run to the attraction of the moon. If the moon is so potent in
+drawing up, why does it not draw a bulge on the inland seas--our
+great lakes? I will not discuss the question of the moon's Apogee and
+Perigee--its different velocities in different parts[1] of its orbit, as
+laid down by the law of Kepler, or whether it turns once on its axis in
+a month, or not, as either theory will answer for its phases, as well
+as for the face of the "Man in the Moon," but I will endeavor to give a
+more rational theory for the phenomenon of the daily tides.
+
+[Transcribers note 1: typo fixed, changed from 'pasts' to 'parts']
+
+The earth revolves on its axis and makes a revolution every twenty-four
+hours, and this moves its equatorial surface nearly a thousand miles per
+hour. Now the water on its surface, covering about three-fourths of it,
+and being more mobile than the solid earth, is, by centrifugal force,
+made to roll around the earth, the same as the water is made to move
+around the grindstone when in motion, a thing familiar to every body
+that uses that instrument. In the Southern Ocean this motion of the
+water is so well known to mariners who double Cape Horn in sailing from
+San Francisco to New York, that they now run considerably lower down in
+order to ride this tide eastward, than they did in former times. Here
+then we have one fact of water tide more comprehensive, at least, than
+the tractive theory of the moon. We have also the fact of two great
+promontories in Capes Horn and Good Hope, where this great tidal wave
+must strike against, and they produce constant oscillations of the water
+to and fro, and produce gurgitation and regurgitation in all the gulfs
+and rivers that line the coasts of the Northern, or more properly, the
+Land Hemisphere. These gurgitations swell the water highest in the
+places where the seas become the narrowest, as the more northern
+latitudes. In addition to these daily oscillations of the water, there
+are constant eddy currents, denominated "Gulf Streams," all agreeing in
+their courses and motion to this theory of the ocean tides.
+
+When our present received tide theory of moon attraction was first laid
+down, the fact of the water of the great Southern ocean rolling round
+faster than the solid parts of our planets was not known. Smith in his
+Physical Geography, says, "The tidal wave flows from east to west, owing
+to the earth's daily rotation in a contrary direction." Here he is
+unintentionally correct, because the water striking these promontories
+of the two great capes, is hurled back, and not, as he assumes, that
+the great ocean wave is moving from east to west. The United States
+government sailing charts lay down the fact of this great ocean wave
+moving from west to east, south of the capes, and the ships coming from
+the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean take advantage of this and ride the
+sea at the rate of over twenty knots per hour, by following the routes
+laid down in Maury's charts.
+
+The old philosophy of the crystalline spheres was not more at variance
+with the correct motion of the stars and planets, than the moon theory
+of the tides. In their dilemma to account for the retrograde motions of
+the planets, they denominated them wanderers, stragglers, because they
+would not march with the "music of the spheres." In the moon theory of
+the tides the lunar satellite is made to pull and push at one and the
+same time, which is entirely at variance with the philosophy of force.
+
+There is nothing in the heavens, nor in the earth, that proves to
+us positively that the sun holds the planets, and the planets their
+satellites, by attraction, as we are taught that the moon attracts the
+water of our world. We see that all terrestrial bodies tend toward the
+center of the earth, and we call this gravitation; but we cannot see how
+a body moves around the earth without falling on it, by this law. We
+say in dynamic philosophy, that bodies move in the direction of least
+resistance, and _that_ we can positively understand; but what force _per
+se_ is, we do not know. It is always better for us to explain phenomena
+by positive known laws and motions, than by any that rest merely upon
+conjecture.
+
+Lancaster, Pa. JNO. WISE.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+The Great Hoosac Tunnel.
+
+
+Messrs. Editors:--In No. 23, Vol. XVII., of your paper, is an article
+upon the Hoosac Tunnel, but made up from data nearly a year old, and
+consequently not correctly representing the tunnel as it is at the
+present time. Your conclusions of course were based upon the same data;
+but during the past year, and especially during the past five months,
+much greater progress has been made than ever before upon the work, and
+a knowledge of what has been done since the last report was issued will,
+I think, give you a different impression of the time required for its
+final completion.
+
+Referring to the profile in that number of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, the
+following are the distances to the various points where the work is
+being prosecuted:
+
+  Distance from east end to central shaft    12,837.294 feet
+      "      "  central shaft to west shaft   9,747.072  "
+      "      "  west shaft to new shaft         265.000  "
+      "      "  new shaft to well No. 4         659.150  "
+      "      "  well No. 4 to pier[1]         1,522.825  "
+                                             ----------
+      "      "  east end to pier[1]          25,031.341  "
+
+[Footnote 1: The instrument pier is 4 feet west of the present west end
+of the tunnel.]
+
+The following are the lengths of the headings at the various points of
+the work, Dec. 2, 1867:
+
+  Length of east end heading                  4,608.000 feet
+     "   "  west shaft, east heading          1,262.000  "
+     "   "   "     "    west heading            611.000  "
+     "   "  west end heading                    617.000  "
+                                             ----------
+  Total length of headings                    7,098.000  "
+  Leaving                                    17,933.341  "
+
+or 3,396 miles of heading yet to be made, of which 1,218.975 feet are
+between the west end and the west shaft, and 16,714.366 feet between the
+west shaft and east end of the tunnel.
+
+The central shaft is down 583 feet, and well No. 4 is down 150 feet.
+
+The progress for the month of November, 1867, was as follows:
+
+  East end heading                              126.00 feet
+  West shaft, east heading                       33.00  "
+   "     "    west heading                        5.00  "
+  West end                                       20.00  "
+                                              --------
+  Total for the month of November               184.00  "
+
+Thirty feet of brick arch were completed during the month at the west
+end, making a total of 516 feet of brick arch completed to date.
+
+The progress for the last six months has been as follows:
+
+  East end                                      711.00 feet
+  West shaft, east heading                      216.00  "
+   "     "    west    "                         288.00  "
+  West end                                      180.00  "
+                                             ---------
+  Total, from June 1, to Dec. 2               1,395.00  "
+    "    for the previous six months            632.00  "
+                                             ---------
+    "      "     year ending Dec. 2, 1867     2,027.00  "
+
+The new shaft has been sunk, and at its foot are the pumps which,
+together with those at the west shaft, are now throwing out between 900
+and 1,000 gallons of water per minute.
+
+During the last month great quantities of water were struck at both
+headings of the west shaft (70 gallons per minute at the east heading in
+one day), and the work was stopped in consequence, which accounts for
+the small progress at this point. A new pump of 1,000 gallons per minute
+capacity will be at work, in addition to the above, in a few days, and
+the work can then go forward with increased rapidity.
+
+Well No. 4 is an artesian well, which is now being carried down as a
+shaft to afford two more faces to work from. Its depth will be, when
+finished, 215 feet, its dimensions 8 by 8 feet.
+
+At the rate of progress for the past year it will require but eight
+years and ten months to pierce through the mountain and at the rate for
+the past six months it will require but six years and five months. But
+when the central shaft and well No. 4 are sunk to grade the number of
+faces to work from will be doubled, and the time of completion thereby
+greatly diminished. At present drilling machines are employed only at
+the east end, but in a few weeks they will be used at the west shaft,
+and also at the central shaft as soon as the buildings and machinery are
+again in place, and this again will hasten the completion of the work.
+At the west shaft buildings are already erected for the manufacture of
+nitro-glycerin, and the use of this powerful explosive will be adopted
+during the present month. In fine, every means that will hasten the work
+will be employed, and ere the present generation passes away, and
+even within from four to seven years, trains loaded with freights and
+passengers will pass and repass through the great heart of the Hoosac
+Mountain as an hourly occurrence.
+
+A. BEARDSLEY, C. E., Asst. Engineer.
+
+North Adams, Mass.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Horse-hair Snakes--Wonderful Transformation.
+
+
+Messrs. Editors:--In No. 21, current volume, you referred H. K., of
+Wis., who had described the horse-hair snake, to page 280, No. 18
+current volume, for a reply, which you considered "sufficient." With
+your kind permission I would like to speak a few words about the
+"snakes" in question. When I resided in Pennsylvania, I, in company with
+many other lads, used to tie a bundle of horse hairs into a hard knot
+and then immerse them in the brook, when the water began to get warm,
+and in due time we would have just as many animals, with the power of
+locomotion and appearance of snakes, as there were hairs in the bundle.
+I have raised them one-eighth of an inch in diameter, with perceptible
+eyes and mouth on the butt end or root part of the hair. Take such a
+snake and dip it in an alkaline solution, and the flesh or mucus that
+formed about the hair will dissolve, and the veritable horse hair is
+left. They will not generate in limestone water, only in freestone or
+salt water.
+
+Covington, Ky.
+
+T.W.B.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Man Proposes, but God Disposes.
+
+
+It may not be generally known that but for one of those accidents which
+seem to be almost a direct interposition of Providence, Prof. Morse,
+the originator of the magnetic telegraph, might have been now an artist
+instead of the inventor of the telegraph, and that agent of civilization
+be either unknown or just discovered. We publish from Tuckerman's "Book
+of the Artists" just from the press of G. P. Putnam & Son, the following
+reminiscence of Prof. Morse:
+
+"A striking evidence of the waywardness of destiny is afforded by the
+experience of this artist, if we pass at once from this early and
+hopeful moment to a more recent incident. He then aimed at renown
+through devotion to the beautiful; but it would seem as if the genius of
+his country, in spite of himself, led him to this object, by the less
+flowery path of utility. He desired to identify his name with art, but
+it has become far more widely associated with science. A series of
+bitter disappointments obliged him to "coin his mind for bread", for a
+long period, of exclusive attention to portrait painting, although, at
+rare intervals, he accomplished something more satisfactory. More than
+thirty years since, on a voyage from Europe, in a conversation with
+his fellow passengers, the theme of discourse happened to be the
+electromagnet; and one gentleman present related some experiments he had
+lately witnessed at Paris, which proved the almost incalculable rapidity
+of movement with which electricity was disseminated. The idea suggested
+itself to the active mind of the artist, that this wonderful and but
+partially explored agent might be rendered subservient to that system of
+intercommunication which had become so important a principle of modern
+civilization. He brooded over the subject as he walked the deck, or lay
+wakeful in his berth, and by the time he arrived at New York, had so
+far matured his invention as to have decided upon a telegraph of
+signs, which is essentially that now in use. After having sufficiently
+demonstrated his discovery to the scientific, a long period of toil,
+anxiety, and suspense intervened before he obtained the requisite
+facilities for the establishment of the magnetic telegraph. It is now
+in daily operation in the United States, and its superiority over all
+similar inventions abroad was confirmed by the testimony of Arago and
+the appropriation made for its erection by the French Government.
+
+"By one of those coincidences which would be thought appropriate for
+romance, but which are more common, in fact, than the unobservant are
+disposed to confess, these two most brilliant events in the painter's
+life--his first successful work of art and the triumph of his scientific
+discovery--were brought together, as it were, in a manner singularly
+fitted to impress the imagination. Six copies of his "Dying Hercules"
+had been made in London, and the mold was then destroyed. Four of these
+were distributed by the artist to academies, one he retained, and the
+last was given to Mr. Bulfinch, the architect of the Capitol--who was
+engaged at the time upon that building. After the lapse of many years,
+an accident ruined Morse's own copy, and a similar fate had overtaken
+the others, at least in America. After vain endeavors to regain one of
+these trophies of his youthful career, he at length despaired of seeing
+again what could not fail to be endeared to his memory by the most
+interesting associations. One day he was superintending the preparations
+for the first establishment of his telegraph in the room assigned at the
+Capitol. His perseverence and self-denying labor had at length met
+its just reward, and he was taking the first active step to obtain a
+substantial benefit from his invention. It became necessary in locating
+the wires, to descend into a vault beneath the apartment, which had not
+been opened for a long period. A man preceded the artist with a lamp. As
+they passed along the subterranean chamber the latter's attention
+was excited by something white glimmering through the darkness. In
+approaching the object, what was his surprise to find himself gazing
+upon his long-lost Hercules, which he had not seen for twenty years. A
+little reflection explained the apparent miracle. This was undoubtedly
+the copy given to his deceased friend, the architect, and temporarily
+deposited in the vault for safety, and undiscovered after his death."
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Extraordinary Effects of an Earthquake--An American Man-of-War Carried
+Over the Tops of Warehouses and Stranded.
+
+
+[OFFICIAL REPORT.]
+
+UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP "MONONGAHELA," ST. CROIX, Nov. 21, 1867.
+
+Sir:--I have to state, with deep regret, that the United States
+steamship _Monongahela_, under my command, is now lying on the beach in
+front of the town of Frederickstadt, St. Croix, where she was thrown by
+the most fearful earthquake ever known here. The shock occurred at 3
+o'clock, P. M., of the 18th inst. Up to that moment the weather was
+serene, and no indication of a change showed by the barometer, which
+stood at 30 degrees 15 minutes. The first indication we had of the
+earthquake was a violent trembling of the ship, resembling the blowing
+off of steam. This lasted some 30 seconds, and immediately afterward the
+water was observed to be receding rapidly from the beach. In a moment
+the current was changed, and bore the ship toward the beach, carrying
+out the entire cable and drawing the bolts from the kelson, without
+the slightest effect in checking her terrific speed toward the beach.
+Another anchor was ordered to be let go, but in a few seconds she was in
+too shoal water for this to avail. When within a few yards of the beach,
+the reflux of the water checked her speed for a moment, and a light
+breeze from the land gave me a momentary hope that the jib and
+foretopmost staysail might pay her head off shore, so that in the reflux
+of the wave she might reach waters sufficiently deep to float her, and
+then be brought up by the other anchor. These sails were immediately
+set, and she payed off so as to bring her broadside to the beach. When
+the sea returned, in the form of a wall of water 25 or 30 feet high, it
+carried us over the warehouses into the first street of the town. This
+wave in receding took her back toward the beach, and left her nearly
+perpendicular on the edge of a coral reef, where she has now keeled over
+to an angle of 15 degrees.
+
+All this was the work of a few moments only, and soon after the waters
+of the bay subsided into their naturally tranquil state, leaving us high
+and dry upon the beach. During her progress toward the beach she struck
+heavily two or three times; the first lurch carried the rifle gun on the
+forecastle overboard. Had the ship been carried 10 or 15 feet further
+out, she must inevitably have been forced over on her beam ends,
+resulting, I fear, in her total destruction, and in the loss of many
+lives. Providentially only four men were lost; these were in the boats
+at the time the shock commenced. The boats that were down were all
+swamped except my gig, which was crushed under the keel, killing my
+coxswain, a most valuable man. During this terrific scene the officers
+and men behaved with coolness and subordination. It affords me great
+pleasure to state, that, after a careful examination of the position and
+condition of the ship, I am enabled to report that she has sustained no
+irreparable damage to her hull. The sternpost is bent, and some 20 feet
+of her keel partially gone; propeller and shaft uninjured. The lower
+pintle of the rudder is gone, but no other damage is sustained by it. No
+damage is done to her hull more serious than the loss of several sheets
+of copper, torn from her starboard bilge and from her keel.
+
+She now lies on the edge of a coral reef, which forms a solid
+foundation, on which ways may be laid. She can thus be launched in 10
+feet of water at 100 feet from the beach. Gentlemen looking at the ship
+from shore declare that the bottom of the bay was visible where there
+was before, and is now, 40 fathoms of water.
+
+To extricate the ship from her position I respectfully suggest that
+Mr. I. Hanscom be sent down with suitable material for ways, ready for
+laying down, and india-rubber camels to buoy her up. I think there is no
+insuperable obstacle to her being put afloat, providing a gang of ten or
+twelve good ship carpenters be sent down with the Naval Constructor, as
+her boilers and engines appear to have sustained no injury. A valuable
+ship may thus be saved to the navy, with all her stores and equipments.
+
+S. B. BISSELL, Commodore Commanding. Rear-Admiral J. S. Palmer,
+commanding H. A. Squadron, St. Thomas.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The survey of another trans-continental railway route, which shall
+follow mainly the 35th parallel of latitude, is nearly completed. Its
+projectors claim this as the most feasible one across the continent,
+and even if the northern and southern roads are constructed, this would
+still be the favorite popular thoroughfare, and the easiest and cheapest
+built.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The Chilian gun now being built at Pittsburgh, is 22¼ feet in length,
+being two feet longer than the famous Rodman gun at Fort Hamilton,
+this harbor, but of exactly the same bore, twenty inches. Its greatest
+diameter is 5 feet 4 inches, its least diameter, 2 feet 9 inches. The
+gun is designed for garrison or naval service.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+From lack of economy, in reduction of ores, it is estimated that the
+aggregate loss on the production of bullion in this country for the
+present year will reach the sum of $25,000,000.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Recent American and foreign Patents.
+
+
+_Under this heading we shall publish weekly notes of some of the more
+prominent home and foreign patents._
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+WARDROBE.--Nathan Turner, West Lynn, Mass.--This invention consists in a
+movable or swinging arrangement of the sides and top and bottom, whereby
+they are folded upon each other, with grooves or strips in or upon the
+sides to support shelves when used as a closet or book case, and which
+shelves may be removed when used as a wardrobe.
+
+AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.--This invention consists of
+an iron thimble or slieve provided on each end in the inside with a
+screw thread into which are fitted ends of brass or composition, or
+other metal softer than iron, in such a way that said metallic ends will
+not turn in the box, and so that the axle bears only upon the softer
+metal.
+
+SPRING FORMER.--George S. Long, Bridgeport, Conn.--This invention
+consists of a vibrating anvil or former, upon which the steel to be
+worked is placed, said former vibrating under a roller, said roller
+being hollow, and provided with holes or orifices through which water
+received in the shaft of said roller is distributed upon the heated
+steel.
+
+DOOR-FASTENER.--Francis C. Levalley, Warrenville, N. Y.--The present
+invention relates to a fastener for doors more particularly which, in
+the construction and arrangement of its parts, is simple, and most
+effective, and secure, when fastened.
+
+ROOFING.--Orville Manly, Garrettsville, Ohio.--This invention consists
+of tiles saturated with raw coal tar, made in the same way as ordinary
+brick, having all the edges bevelled, being thicker at one end, and laid
+upon the roof with the thicker end towards the eaves, and the spaces
+between the tiles formed by the bevelled sides of the same filled with a
+cement made of raw coal and clay.
+
+FOLDING BEDSTEAD OR CRIB.--R. S. Titcomb, Gloversville, N. Y.--This
+invention consists of the parts being attached to each other by pivots
+and hinges, whereby the same may be folded in upon the bed and clothing,
+and upon each other.
+
+CAST METAL CASES FOR SPRING BALANCES.--John Chattillon, New York
+city.--This invention relates to a new manner of arranging the cast
+metal cases for spring balances, so that they can be made less expensive
+and simpler than they are now made, and consists in fitting the iron, to
+which the upper end of the spring is secured, directly through the upper
+head of the case, instead of using an additional head in the case for
+that purpose.
+
+TWEERS.--John B. Himberg, Frederick City, Md.--This invention relates to
+a new tweers, which is so arranged that the center part or ring can be
+easily taken out, whenever desired, but not accidentally, by a hook or
+stirrer, and that it can be easily cleaned and taken apart whenever
+desired, and that it may conduct a strong blast of air to the fire.
+
+PUNCH.--C. D. Flesche, New York city.--This invention consists in
+arranging a punch in such a manner that it consists of two parts, which
+are firmly connected together for cutting the metal, while for bending
+the same, an inner sliding punch will be moved out of the stationary
+cutting punch, thus making both operations by one instrument, and
+avoiding the removal of the article from the cutting to the bonding
+punch, which was heretofore necessary.
+
+RAILROAD CHAIR.--Leander Pollock, Matteawan, N.Y.--This invention
+consists in making the chair of two pieces, each piece consisting of one
+cheek and of a portion of the case. When the two pieces are connected,
+the base of one rests upon the base of the other, the line of division
+between the two bases being inclined so that as the rail presses upon
+the upper base, it, will tend to force the same downward on the incline,
+whereby the two cheeks will be brought together.
+
+FIRE LADDER.--Johan Blomgren, Galesburg, Ill.--The main feature in this
+invention is a telescopic tube, expanded or closed by a coil fitting
+within it, and worked by a toothed wheel.
+
+HARVESTER.--Francis C. Coppage, Terre Haute, Ind.--The object of my
+invention is to render more simple and effective the machinery for
+operating and adjusting the cutter bar and the reel of harvesters.
+
+BOAT-DETACHING APPARATUS.--David L. Cohen, Pensacola, Fla.--The object
+of this invention is to furnish a device by which a ship's boat can
+be readily shipped or launched at sea, without danger of capsizing or
+fouling.
+
+DEVICE FOR HITHING HORSES.--Samuel Galbraith, New Orleans, La.--This
+invention is a neat, cheap, and durable device, designed to be attached
+to halters used in hitching horses, mules, etc., to prevent their being
+thrown, hung, or injured.
+
+HYDROSTATIC MACHINE.--Dr. J. R. Cole, Kenton Station, Tenn.--The object
+of this invention is to construct a machine which, by the application of
+but little power, will raise a stream of water to any desired hight, to
+furnish motive power for machinery or for other purposes.
+
+FENCE POST.--Robert Ramsay, New Wilmington, Pa.--In this invention the
+bottom of the post is supported between two parallel sills a short
+distance from the ground, the post being dovetailed and held by keys
+passing across the sills, and being adjusted high or low, or at any
+inclination, by making the keys larger or smaller, or of different
+sizes.
+
+SELF-LOADING EXCAVATOR.--Benj. Slusser, Sidney, Ohio.--In this invention
+a pinion, attached to the forward axle is made to elevate the plow, when
+desired, and at the same instant to ungear and stop the endless apron
+carrier that conveys the dirt from the plow to the cart. A new method of
+instantly unloading the cart, and setting it again to receive another
+load, is shown.
+
+WASHING MACHINE.--J. Q. Leffingwell, Nevada, Iowa.--This invention
+relates to an improvement in washing machines, and consists of a
+vibrating semi-cylindrical box operated by a means of a lever handle and
+gearing.
+
+SCAFFOLD FOR BUILDERS, ETC.--John E. Bliss, Oxford, Ind.--This invention
+has for its object to furnish an improved scaffold for the use
+of carpenters, masons, painters, etc., which shall be simple in
+construction, strong, durable and easily adjusted to any desired hight.
+
+PLOW.--Harvey Briggs, Smithland, Ky.--This invention has for its object
+to furnish an improved plow for breaking up sod or prairie land, which
+shall be strong and durable in construction and effective m operation.
+
+CORN PLOW.--John Snyder, Williamsfield, Ohio.--This invention has for
+its object to furnish an improved plow for plowing and hoeing corn,
+which shall be simple and strong in construction and will do its work
+well.
+
+SELF-RAKING ATTACHMENT FOR REAPERS.--James H. Glass and Albert J Glass,
+McGregor, Iowa.--This invention has for its object to furnish an
+improved attachment for reapers of that class in which the rakes act as
+beaters, in the place of a reel, and are made to descend occasionally to
+sweep the bundle from the platform, so that the third, fourth, sixth, or
+any other desired rake may sweep the platform and deliver the bundle.
+
+SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, Newtown, N. Y.--This invention relates to
+a modification of an improvement in sky rockets for which letters patent
+were granted to this inventor bearing date Nov. 28, 1865. The original
+improvement consisted in a novel application of wings to the body or
+"carcass" of the rocket, whereby the use of the ordinary guide stick was
+rendered unnecessary and the rockets rendered capable of being packed
+for transportation much more compactly than when provided with sticks.
+The present invention also consists in a novel manner of attaching the
+wings to the body or "carcass" of the rocket, whereby the same advantage
+is obtained as hitherto, at a less cost of manufacture.
+
+TAIL PIECE FOR VIOLINS.--James Thoms, South Boston, Mass.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved manner of attaching the E-string
+to the tail piece of a violin, whereby a comparatively small portion of
+said string is wasted in case of breakage.
+
+HAME TUG.--James E. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.--This hame tug,
+according to the present invention, is made of a strip of malleable iron
+or other suitable material, perforated or provided with V-Shaped holes
+or slots having a center tongue piece, for the reception of a V-Shaped
+block fixed at one end of the trace, by means of which block the trace
+is engaged with the hame tug, where through a suitably arranged spring
+slot that strikes against the end of the tongue to the said V-slots, the
+block is held firmly in place, and consequently the trace fastened to
+the hame tug.
+
+CENTER BOARD.--F. J. McFarland, San Francisco, Cal.--This invention
+relates to the location of the center boards of boats and sailing craft
+of all kinds, but is designed more particularly for freight carrying
+vessels. It consists simply in employing two center boards and locating
+the same at the extreme ends of the hull.
+
+MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.--George W. Van Dusen, Williamsburgh, N.Y.--This
+invention consists in a novel connection and arrangement of levers
+and valves between the plane of movement of the perforated surface or
+surfaces, and an airchest or chests, and the keys or levers for opening
+the valves to the reeds or for operating any other mechanism suitable
+for producing tones, whereby through such perforated surface or surfaces
+the mechanism forming the connection between it and the sounding
+mechanism will be operated through the perforations to produce the sound
+or note or notes desired, of whatever length such notes or sounds are to
+be.
+
+COMBINED SEAT AND DESK.--Rev Allen H. Burn, May's Landing, N. J.--The
+present invention relates to the combination of a desk or lid with a
+seat or bench, such lid or desk being hinged to the back of the seat in
+such a manner as to be raised or lowered at pleasure, and when raised,
+supported in position by means of supporting bars properly applied
+thereto.
+
+MACHINE FOR REFITTING CONICAL VALVES.--Charles F. Hall, Brooklyn. N.
+Y.--This invention relates to a device by which the conical stop valves
+of gas, steam, and water works may be refitted or repaired when from any
+cause they are rendered leaky and unfit for use.
+
+GRAIN-BAND CUTTER AND FORK.--E. G. Bullis, Manchester, Iowa.--This
+invention has for its object to furnish an improved instrument by means
+of which the bands of the grain bundles may be cut at the same time that
+the bundles are pitched to the person who feeds them to the threshing
+machine, and by the same operation.
+
+PROPELLING VESSELS, ETC.--Robert R. Spedden and Daniel F. Stafford,
+Astoria, Oregon.--This invention has for its object to furnish an
+improved means by which the motion of the waves may be used for
+propelling vessels or working pumps or other machinery.
+
+MAILBAG FASTENER.--S. Denison, Portlandville, N.Y.--This invention has
+for its object to furnish an improved mailbag fastening by the use of
+which the mouth of the bag will be closed securely, and which may be
+operated, in closing and opening the bag, in less time and with less
+labor, than the fastenings now in use.
+
+KNIFE AND FORK CLEANER.--John Merritt, New York city.--This invention
+has for its object to furnish an improved machine by means of which
+knives and forks may be quickly and thoroughly cleaned.
+
+CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Penn.--This invention has for its
+object to furnish an improved churn conveniently and easily operated,
+and which will do its work quickly and thoroughly.
+
+SAW BUCK.--Henry J. Dill, Cummington, Mass.--This invention relates to
+the manner in which a stick of fire wood, or cord wood, is held fast
+or secured in the saw buck for the purpose of sawing it into suitable
+lengths, and it consists in arranging adjustable toothed clamps for
+holding the stick, which clamps are brought in contact with it by
+bearing upon a treddle with the foot.
+
+PLATFORM SCALES.--D. Hazzard, Milton, Del.--This invention relates to a
+new and improved method of constructing scales of the platform kind, and
+it consists in attaching a spiral spring to a spindle, to the top end of
+which spindle the platform is secured, and to the bottom end of which a
+rod and index finger is attached so that when an article, to be weighed,
+is placed on the platform, the weight of the article will act upon the
+spring and be indicated by the finger.
+
+WASHING MACHINE.--S. W. Curtiss, Sugar Grove, Pa.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved method of constructing washing machines,
+and consists in the arrangement of three fluted revolving rollers in a
+suitable washing box or vessel.
+
+COMBINED TRY SQUARE AND BEVEL.--Samuel N. Batchelder, Prairie du Chien,
+Wis.--This invention consists in attaching the blade of a try square
+to the stock in such a manner that it can be set and fastened at any
+desired angle by operating a hook slide and set screws.
+
+STEAM ENGINE.--J. F. Troxel, Bloomsville, Ohio.--This invention relates
+to a new and improved method of constructing steam engines, whereby the
+same are greatly increased in power and effectiveness, and consists in
+operating a number of pistons in one cylinder.
+
+STOVE.--T. W. Wisner, Howell, Mich.--This invention relates to a new and
+improved method of constructing those stoves which are used for drying
+purposes or for heating water, or steaming vegetables and for all other
+purposes of a similar nature, and the invention consists in rendering
+the stove portable by providing for supporting the same on truck wheels
+which allows of its being transported from place to place, as may be
+required.
+
+FURNACE HOT AIR BLAST.--Richard Long, Chillicothe, Ohio.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved method of constructing and arranging
+the air pipes for heating the air blast for furnaces for smelting
+and reducing the ores in the manufacture of iron, having particular
+reference to the materials of which the air pipe is formed, the
+method of its construction, and also to the materials and method of
+construction of the supporting walls.
+
+PRINTING POINTERS.--R. W. Macgowan, New York city.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved application of pointers to printing
+presses for registering the sheets of paper as they are fed to the
+press. Hitherto these pointers have been operated automatically, from
+the running parts of the press allowed to remain in an elevated or
+nearly upright position, and through the sheet until the fingers or
+nippers of the cylinder arrive in proper position to grasp the sheet, at
+which time the pointers are drawn down and the sheet released, so that
+it may be connected with the cylinder, and related with the same in
+order to receive the impression. This improvement consists in applying a
+spring or an equivalent weight to the pointers, the latter being pivoted
+at their lower ends, or attached to axes and all constructed and
+arranged in such a manner that the pointers will hold the sheets
+properly in position on the feed board, and the nippers of the cylinder
+allowed to draw the sheet off from the points on account of the latter
+yielding or being allowed to be drawn down under the slight pull of the
+sheet, the springs or weights throwing the points back to their original
+position as soon as the sheet is withdrawn.
+
+CLEANER FOR LAMP CHIMNEYS, ETC.--R. B. Musson, Champaign, Ill.--This
+invention relates to an improved cleaner for lamp chimneys, bottles, and
+other hollow ware.
+
+SAWYER'S RULE.--Thomas Carter, Louisville, Ky.--This invention relates
+to an improved sawyer's rule, and consists of a rule on which is a scale
+showing at a glance the number of boards or planks, of any desired
+thickness, which can be sawn from a log of any given diameter.
+
+WINDOW SCREEN.--A. W. Griffith, Roxbury, Mass.--This invention relates
+to an improvement in window screens, and consists in a screen wound
+round a spring roller at foot of a window, and attached to the bottom of
+the lower sash so that on opening the window the screen opens with it,
+admitting the air but excluding insects, and on closing the sash the
+screen winds up itself.
+
+SHOVEL PLOW, CULTIVATOR, ETC.--P. Atkinson Ross, Harveys, Pa.--This
+invention has for its object to improve the construction of single and
+double-shovel plows, cultivators, etc., to enable them to be readily
+adjusted for use upon sidehills or level ground, so that the handles may
+be secured in nearly a level position, while the plow is held in the
+best position for doing the work properly.
+
+SKY ROCKETS.--John W. Hadfield, East Williamsburgh, N. Y.--This
+invention consists in dispensing with the long stick or guide which is
+now attached to sky rockets in order to insure a straight upward flight
+of the same in the air, and using instead a plurality of short guides,
+whereby several important advantages are obtained, to wit: the packing
+of the rockets in a small space, so as to economise in transportation,
+the forming of a stand or support for the rocket, so that no fixture of
+any kind will be required when they are to be fired or "set off," and
+lastly, the obtaining of an efficient guide to insure the straight
+flight of the rockets upward in the air.
+
+CATCHING THE OXYDE OF ZINC.--G. C. Hall, Brooklyn, N. Y.--This invention
+relates to an improved means for catching the oxyde of zinc, as it
+escapes with the fumes and gases from roasting zinc, or zinc ore.
+Hitherto the oxyde of zinc has been caught and retained by forcing the
+fumes and gases from the roasting ore into a large bag or receptacle
+composed of cotton cloth or other porous material, which will admit
+of the gases and air passing it, but not the oxyde, the latter being
+retained within the bag, and, by its superior gravity, falling to the
+bottom thereof and settling in teats or pendent receptacles at the
+bottom of the bag, from which it is removed from time to time. This
+invention has for its object the dispensing with the large bag, which
+is very expensive--the gases from the ore affecting the same so that it
+rots in a very short time, and soon becomes ruptured under the blows
+which are given it to cause the oxyde which adheres to the sides of
+the bag to drop into the teats or receptacles made to receive it. The
+invention consists in having the fumes and gases from the roasting zinc
+or zinc ore forced into a close building, provided with openings or
+apertures, over which screens are placed, constructed in such a manner
+and of such materials as to admit of the air and gases passing through
+them, but not the oxyde.
+
+FERRULE.--Archibald Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.--This invention relates to a
+new and improved ferrule for the handles of tools and other implements,
+and it consists in providing the interior of the ferrule with oblique
+spurs or projections, disposed or arranged in such a manner as to admit
+of the ferrule being driven on the handle and at the same time prevent
+it from casually slipping off therefrom. The object of the invention is
+to obviate the necessity of tacks or screws being used to secure the
+ferrule on the handle, as well as the pinching of the same externally to
+form a burr to sink into the handle to effect the same end.
+
+SUCTION OF VACUUM PUMP AND BLOWER.--John Doyle and Timothy A. Martin,
+New York City.--This invention consists in arranging valves and air
+passages with a hollow cylinder or drum having an oscillating movement,
+and provided with a chamber or chambers to receive water, mercury or
+other fluid, whereby an exceedingly simple and compact pump or blower is
+obtained, one not liable to get out of repair or become deranged by use.
+
+MACHINE FOR REGSTERING NUMBERS FOR ODOMETERS.--Henry F. Hart, New York
+city.--This invention relates to an improved machine or apparatus
+for registering numbers applicable to odometers or measurements of
+quantities of all kinds, such as the numbers of barrels of flour,
+bushels of grain or any other commodity that requires a tally or record
+of the quantity packed, stored, weighed, or handled in any manner.
+
+DITCHING MACHINE.--A. H. and P. S. Whitacre, Morrow, Ohio.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in the construction of a machine for
+cutting ditches suitable for laying tile for draining lands, or pipe of
+any kind, and consists in a sled worked by tackle and supporting a frame
+carrying the machinery, in such manner that the frame can be raised and
+lowered to cut the ditch to any required depth.
+
+WINDOW SHADE RACK AND PULLEY FASTENING.--Wm. H. Woods, Philadelphia,
+Pa.--This invention relates to an improvement in constructing a
+fastening for window shades and consists in a metal rack to be attached
+vertically as usual to the side of the window frame for holding the
+cord connected with the shade by means of a lever dog that works in a
+longitudinal slot in the rack and is engaged and disengaged with the
+teeth thereof by moving the lever in and out of the slot to be secured
+in places when engaged by a swivelknob on which is a pulley that covers
+the cord of the shade.
+
+FENCE POST.--Warren H. Shay, Sylvania, Ohio.--This invention relates to
+an improved method of constructing fence posts and consists in forming
+them of plank uprights supported by braces and held together by cross
+ties and keys.
+
+CLOTHES-WASHING MACHINE.--John D. Swartz, Milton, Pa.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved clothes-washing machine of that class
+which are provided with an oscillating rubber and a concave of rollers.
+
+RAILROAD RAILS AND CHAIRS.--John H. Downing, Salem, Mass.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in railroad rails and chairs, and
+consists in forming the rails in two parts, to lie side by side, with
+lap joints combined with narrow chairs, having single heads placed on
+each side of the rail to clamp the two parts together at the joints, and
+fasten them to the ties.
+
+MACHINE FOR STRETCHING CLOTH.--A. C. Corpe, Stafford, Conn.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved machine for stretching cloth,
+with a view of tendering the same smooth and enfolding such portion of
+the selvedges which may have been rolled over in the manipulations to
+which it was subjected after being taken from the loom.
+
+MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--E. B. Rich, South Boston, Mass.--This
+invention relates to a machine for the sharpening of saw blades, whether
+straight or circular, and consists in the combination of a revolving or
+rotating grinding wheel made of any suitable material, and a holder for
+the saw blade, so arranged together that as the grinding wheel revolves
+the saw will be presented to the same, or the wheel to the saw-blade,
+in such a manner as to produce the desired sharpening of the teeth, in
+regular order and succession.
+
+DOOR SPRING.--Rudolph Schrader, Indianapolis, Ind.--The present
+invention relates to a spring for doors, that being properly connected
+with the door will operate to close, whether when opened it swings
+inside or outside through the casing to the door, the spring being
+especially applicable to doors hung to swing through their casing, or
+inside and outside.
+
+PORTABLE DERRICK.--D. J. McDonald, Gold Hill, Nevada.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved derrick, and it consists in a novel
+construction and arrangement of parts, whereby the device may be readily
+drawn from place to place, the crane or derrick frame adjusted in any
+desired position within the scope of its movement, friction avoided, and
+the whole apparatus manipulated with the greatest facility.
+
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+
+
+
+
+Answers to Correspondents.
+
+
+_Correspondents who expect to receive answers to their letters must,
+in all cases, sign their names. We have a right to know those who seek
+information from us; besides, as sometimes happens, we may prefer to
+address the correspondent by mail.
+
+Special Note.--This column is designed for the general interest and
+instruction of our readers, not for gratuitous replies to questions of
+a purely business or personal nature. We will publish such inquiries,
+however, when paid for as advertisements, at 50 cents a line, under the
+head of "Business and Personal"
+
+All reference to back numbers should be by volume and page._
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+J. F. McK., of Md.--"What kind of silk is used for balloons, what is the
+varnish which covers them, and what amount of common illuminating gas
+will support one pound weight?" Silk for large balloons is now rarely
+used, stout cotton cloth being substituted. Ordinary boiled linseed oil
+makes a good varnish. Any elastic varnish will do, however. The specific
+gravity of ordinary illuminating gas ranges from 0.540 to 0.700, air
+being 1.000. Its weight may be called one-thirty-second of a pound to
+the cubic foot and atmospheric air about three-fourths of a pound.
+
+R. B. C., of Pa., says: "Here is a proposition in geometry which I would
+like to see demonstrated theoretically by one of your correspondents.
+The side of a regular heptagon is equal to half the side of an
+equilateral triangle inscribed in the same circle. The mechanical
+construction is very simple and will be found useful. I discovered it
+some years ago and am not aware of its ever having been in print."
+
+F. H., of Mich., asks "if sal-soda will scale a boiler?" H. N. Winans,
+11 Wall street, N. Y. replies that in some waters it is partially
+effective but at the expense of the boiler, with a certainty of foaming
+and corrosion. The most reliable and positively uninjurious remedy for
+incrustations is his anti-incrustation powder--in successful use for 12
+years past.
+
+T., of R. I., speaks of the famous mechanical horse shown at the Paris
+Exposition which is said to have accomplished with its rider a little
+over an English mile in fifty seconds, and asks what is the motive
+power. As it is said that the French Government took possession of the
+machine and preserves its mechanical construction a secret, we know no
+more about it than about the much vaunted Napoleon cannon.
+
+S.S., of N. Y.--"Please give the ingredients of the composition used for
+tipping matches." Different manufacturers employ different materials and
+in varying proportions; the mixture of phosphorus melted and stirred up
+with thin glue is sufficient, although some add a quantity of powdered
+glass, niter, chlorate of potash, sulphur, etc. The phosphorus, however
+is the light-producing material.
+
+R.S.B., of N.Y., alluding to the inquiry of S.W.P., in No. 23, for a
+waterproof paste. "Calico printers when they wish to leave white figures
+on a dark ground use what they term a 'resist paste' to cover such
+places as are designed to be unaffected by the dye. If the ingredients
+of this paste were known it might be what S.W.P., desires." This "resist
+paste" is 1 lb. of binacetate of copper (distilled verdigris), 3 lbs.
+sulphate of copper dissolved in 1 gal. water. This solution to be
+thickened with 2 lbs. gum senegal, 1 lb. British gum and 4 lbs. pipe
+clay; adding afterward, 2 oz. nitrate of copper as a deliquescent.
+
+M.A.H, of Vt.--"I have a surplus of water power and desire to know the
+probable cost of the apparatus for producing the electric light, with
+a view of employing my surplus power in that direction." A serviceable
+magneto-electrical machine for giving light is quite expensive.
+
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+
+
+
+
+Business and Personal.
+
+
+_The charge for insertion under this head is 50 cents a line_.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+Parties in want of Fine Tools or Machinists' Supplies send for price
+list to Goodnow & Wightman, 23 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.
+
+Pattern Letters and Figures for inventors, etc., to put on patterns for
+castings, are made by Knight Brothers, Seneca Falls, N.Y.
+
+Allen & Needles, 41 South Water street, Philadelphia, Manufacturers of
+Allen's Patent Anti-Lamina, for removing and preventing Scale in steam
+boilers.
+
+All Parties having any article to sell through an agent, address, with
+circular, etc., Box 499 Oil City, Pa.
+
+Manufacturers of Tag Holders will please send address to Box 1019, St.
+Paul, Minn.
+
+Manufacturers of Presses for making Castor Oil, address or send circular
+to F.M. Peck, P.O. Box 190, Montgomery, Ala.
+
+Manufacturers of Cotton-Spinning and Knitting Machinery send circular
+and price list to W.L. Jones, Holly Springs, Miss.
+
+Dr. W. Spillman, Marion Station, Miss., wishes to correspond with
+manufacturers of buckshot or bullets, either conical or spherical.
+
+Toy Makers--One-half of Patent Right of Toy Wind Wheel given away!
+Address Dr. W.H. Benson, Norfolk, Va.
+
+Milton Darling, East Macdonough, Chenango Co., N.Y., wishes the address
+of those that want broom handles for the year 1868.
+
+A.B. Woodbury, Winchester, N.H., wants to sell two valuable
+patents--Jack-Spinning Improvements.
+
+E.C. Tainter, Worcester, Mass., wants to sell a good set of Sash and
+Door Machinery, used only six months.
+
+Parties desiring any of their new ideas put into practical form, or
+wanting any new apparatus invented for manufacturing purposes, etc.,
+address, with confidence, A.E.W., Inventor and Draftsman, 114 Fulton
+street, N.Y. References given.
+
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+
+
+
+
+MANUFACTURING, MINING, AND RAILROAD ITEMS.
+
+
+For the benefit of the Union Pacific railroad, the base of the Rocky
+Mountains has been fixed at the base of the Black Hills, a distance of
+6.637 miles west of Cheyenne, and, according to the railway surveys
+525.078 miles from Omaha.
+
+The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railway have just rebuilt in
+the most permanent manner an iron bridge over the Alleghany river, to
+replace the old wooden Howe truss bridge, which had become inadequate
+to the increasing traffic. The new bridge opens like a fan towards the
+freight yard at Pittsburg being at the narrowest part, next to the main
+span 55 feet wide. The river is crossed with spans averaging 153½ feet
+in the clear, with a bearing of five feet on each pier. The principle
+of the construction is known as the lattice girder plan, with vertical
+stiffening. The work was executed under the superintendence of its
+designer, the engineer and architect of the company Felician Stataper.
+
+The production of precious metals in the United States from 1849 to 1867
+inclusive, has amounted in value to $1,174,000,000.
+
+The president of one of the New Jersey railroads proposes a plan to
+avoid the danger to life and limb from the series of trains that run
+into and out of Jersey city. The new project is to elevate the present
+tracks fifteen feet above the streets, and by safe machinery to lower at
+once an entire train in the depot at the river.
+
+A mining company at Newton, Nev., are making preparations to work their
+claims by means of a steam engine which will be used to throw a stream
+of water instead of the ordinary hydraulic pressure They estimate that
+with a ten or twelve horse power engine, then can throw 100 inches of
+water with a force equal to at least 150 feet fall. The result of this
+experiment is looked upon with a good deal of interest, as there is a
+vast amount of good hydraulic ground in the adjoining countries, which,
+as in this case, cannot be worked by the ordinary process for want of
+water fall, but which, if the expedient in this case proves successful,
+will soon be worked by steam engines.
+
+By an oversight in the article on the trans-continental railroad,
+published in our last issue, the Western or California section of the
+road was styled the Union Pacific, instead of the Central railroad. In
+the race to reach Salt Lake the California company have 400 miles more
+to build, while the Union company have only 328 miles. But the country
+to be traversed by the former is comparatively level, and favorable for
+winter work, while that on the other side crosses four distinct mountain
+ranges, and winter storms must interrupt work for several months in the
+year.
+
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+
+
+
+
+PATENT OFFICE DECISIONS ON APPEAL.
+
+USEFUL COMPOUNDS ARE PATENTABLE--THE APPLICANT NOT REQUIRED TO PROVE THE
+FUNCTION OF EACH INGREDIENT.
+
+
+S.H. HODGES for the Board of Examiners-in Chief.
+
+_Application of Rew for a Patent for Preventing and Curing Swine
+Cholera_.--The applicant's specific is composed of a number of medical
+articles, the nature of which is not important upon the present
+occasion, and it is unnecessary to enumerate them. But it is objected
+that "a medical prescription" "should contain some recognition of the
+medicinal properties of the several ingredients" "and the part they
+perform in the compound:" or, as it is elsewhere expressed, such a
+mixture should not receive the sanction of this department "unless
+perhaps a satisfactory rationale should be given for the use of each of
+the ingredients in the proportions named."
+
+If the medical faculty were always satisfied themselves as to the
+operation of the various remedies they employ, there might be more
+reason in the objection. But it is well known that different schools
+disagree widely on this subject, and there are remedies employed with
+success the effect of which the most intelligent are unable to account
+for. So long as there is a single one of this character to be found, and
+while the operations of the vital functions are so concealed from us
+that we are unable fully to comprehend the process by which any specific
+operates, so long it is impossible to prescribe as a conditon of
+patentability, a full explanation of the mode in which any one acts that
+is brought forward. It would be still less justifiable to require such
+an explanation as would content any particular class of medical men.
+Every year new therapeutics are introduced into practice, and not
+unfrequently some whose beneficial results are not understood. And as
+long as one such may be found, it is not just to make it a condition of
+its being protected by a patent, that the discoverer should bring the
+scientific world to agree with him in his theory respecting it, nor even
+that he should have one.
+
+The man who stumbles upon a new and useful article is just as much
+entitled to the exclusive use of it as if he had elaborated it by the
+most profound and painful study. It is true that there is danger upon
+this principle of countenancing mere nostrums, and giving them undue
+prestige This can only be guarded against by the exercise of great
+caution and requiring convincing proof of utility. Such his been
+furnished in this case, in abundance.
+
+The application cannot be rejected except upon such grounds as would
+insure the rejection of nearly all medicines whatever. Nor is the Office
+responsible for the false importance which the public may attach to its
+proceedings, so long is they are confined to its legitimate province.
+Its duties certainly must not be neglected, and meritorious petitions
+refused, in order to obviate such misapprehensions.
+
+The decision of the Primary Examiner is reversed.
+
+[Transcribers note: full index of volume XVII. left out]
+
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+End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Scientific American, Vol. 17, No. 26
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+The Project Gutenberg EBook of Scientific American, Vol. 17, No. 26
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+Title: Scientific American, Vol. 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867
+       Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics,
+              Chemistry, And Manufactures
+
+Author: Various
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+<p class="ctr"><img src="images/1a.png" alt=""></p>
+
+<h1>SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN</h1>
+
+<h2>A WEEKLY JOURNAL OF PRACTICAL INFORMATION, ART, SCIENCE,
+MECHANICS, CHEMISTRY, AND MANUFACTURES.</h2>
+
+<h2>NEW YORK, DECEMBER 28, 1867.</h2>
+
+<h4>Vol. XVII.--No. 26. [NEW SERIES.]</h4>
+
+<h4>$3 per Annum [IN ADVANCE.]</h4>
+
+<hr>
+<p><b>Contents: (Illustrated articles are marked with an
+asterisk.)</b></p>
+
+<p><a href="#1">*Improvement in Hulling and Cleansing
+Hominy</a><br>
+<a href="#2">Nitro Glycerin</a><br>
+<a href="#3">*Hisert's Adjustable Cultivator Tooth</a><br>
+<a href="#4">Remedy for Cold Feet in City Cars</a><br>
+<a href="#5">Getting Your Money Back</a><br>
+<a href="#6">Patent Claims</a><br>
+<a href="#7">Pending Applications for Reissues</a><br>
+<a href="#8">The Last Number of Volume XVII</a><br>
+<a href="#9">Commencement of a New Volume</a><br>
+<a href="#10">A Change at the Patent Office</a><br>
+<a href="#11">Obituary</a><br>
+<a href="#12">How to Make Intelligent Workmen--Go and Do
+Likewise</a><br>
+<a href="#13">The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN as a Medium of
+Business</a><br>
+<a href="#14">*Hunt's Improved Steam Packing Piston</a><br>
+<a href="#15">The Iron Clads at Sea</a><br>
+<a href="#16">*Improvement in Hand Drills</a><br>
+<a href="#17">*Improved Method of Securing Cutters on Boring
+Bars</a><br>
+<a href="#18">Tides and Their Causes</a><br>
+<a href="#19">The Great Hoosac Tunnel</a><br>
+<a href="#20">Horse-hair Snakes--Wonderful Transformation</a><br>
+<a href="#21">Man Proposes, but God Disposes</a><br>
+<a href="#22">Extraordinary Effects of an Earthquake</a><br>
+<a href="#23">Recent American and Foreign Patents</a><br>
+<a href="#24">Answers to Correspondents</a><br>
+<a href="#25">Business and Personal</a><br>
+<a href="#26">Manufacturing, Mining, and Railroad Items</a><br>
+<a href="#27">Patent Office Decision</a><br>
+</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="1"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Improvement in Hulling and Cleansing Hominy.</h2>
+
+<p>Many of our readers well remember when "hulled corn" was a
+standing winter dish. This was corn or maize the kernels of which
+were denuded of their "hulls" by the chemical action of alkalies,
+which, however, impaired the sweetness of the food. Hominy is corn
+deprived of the hulls by mechanical means leaving the corn with all
+its original flavor unimpaired. Hominy is a favorite dish
+throughout the country, but is not always entirely free from
+particles of the outer skin of the kernels. The mill shown in
+perspective in the engraving is intended to obviate this
+objection.</p>
+
+<p class="ctr"><a href="images/1b.png">
+<img src="images/1b_th.jpg" alt="DONALDSON'S PATENT HOMINY MILL.">
+</a></p>
+
+<p class="ctr">DONALDSON'S PATENT HOMINY MILL.</p>
+
+<p>The corn is placed in the hopper, A, from which it is fed to the
+hulling cylinder contained in the case, B. The hulling machinery is
+driven by a belt on the pulley, C, the other end of the shaft of
+which carries a pinion which gives motion to the gear wheel, D.
+This, by means of a pinion on the shaft of the blower, E, drives
+the fans of the blower. On the other, or front end of the shaft
+which carries the gear, D, is a bevel gear by which another bevel
+gear and worm is turned. The worm rotates the worm gear, F, in two
+opposite arms of which are slots that carry pins projecting
+inwards, which may be moved toward or away from the center. This
+gear wheel turns free on the shaft that carries the pulley, C, and
+is intended for opening, by means of the pins in the arms and
+levers, a cover in the bottom of the hopper and a valve in the
+bottom of the hulling cylinder. Coiled or bent springs return these
+levers or valves to place when the pin which moves them has
+passed.</p>
+
+<p>A wrist-pin on the gear, D, forms a crank which is connected to
+a bar at the rear end of the sieves, G, pivoted to an arm at H, by
+which the sieves have a shaking or reciprocating motion as the
+machine operates. The blower drives out the hulls and the motion of
+the sieves with their inclined position insure access of the air to
+every portion of the hominy.</p>
+
+<p>It will be noticed that the connection of all the parts is
+absolute. The motion of the sieves, the speed of the blower, and
+the action of the inlet hopper valve and the delivery hulling valve
+are always exactly proportioned to the speed of the hulling
+cylinder, whether fast or slow. The upper or feed valve opens
+upward and has a downward projecting lip that shuts into a recess
+in its seat which insures security against leakage from the hopper
+to the hulling cylinder during the intervals of its being raised; a
+great advantage in hominy making, as no grain ought to get into the
+batch until that in the cylinder is done.</p>
+
+<p>Patented Oct. 15, 1867, by John Donaldson, who may be addressed
+for further information at Rockford, Ill.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="2"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Nitro-Glycerin.</h2>
+
+<p>Professor Doremus of this city was called as a witness at the
+inquest upon the bodies of the unfortunate persons killed by the
+recent explosion at Bergen, N.J. The Professor having previously
+analyzed some of the explosive mixture, testified as follows:--"I
+have subjected it to chemical analysis, and find it to correspond
+to the formula C<sub>6</sub>, H<sub>3</sub>, O<sub>3</sub>, and
+NO<sub>5</sub>; it is well made nitro-glycerin; the substance
+freezes at about 46; it is made to decompose in a very peculiar
+way; on moistening paper with it it burns with rapidity; it does
+not explode when red-hot copper is placed in it; we tried it with
+the most intense heat--we can produce with a galvanic battery with
+two hundred cells holding a gallon and a half each; some
+nitro-glycerin was placed in a cup and connected with one of the
+poles of the battery; through a pencil of gas carbon the other
+poles of the battery were connected with the glycerin, no explosion
+ensued; but when the point touched the britannia vessel the
+nitro-glycerin took fire, a portion burning and the rest scattering
+about; this is as severe a test as we can submit it to in the way
+of heat under the pressure of the air; we therefore would conclude
+that nitro-glycerin carried about exposed cannot explode, even if
+you drop a coal of fire into it; if the liquid is confined, or is
+under pressure, then an explosion will ensue; if paper be moistened
+with it and put on an anvil and a smart blow given with a hammer, a
+sharp detonation ensues; if gunpowder or the fulminates of mercury,
+silver or gun-cotton be ignited in a vacuum by a galvanic battery,
+none of them will explode; if any gas be introduced so as to
+produce a gentle pressure during the decomposition, then a rapid
+evolution of gases will result; the results of decomposition in a
+vacuum differ from those under atmospheric pressure or when they
+are burnt in a pistol, musket, a cannon, or in a mine; where we
+have little or no pressure it is difficult to get these substances
+to burn rapidly; nitro-glycerin is more difficult to explode than
+powder; in many respects it resembles gun-cotton which is made in a
+similar way; if gun-cotton be immersed in the proto-chloride of
+iron it turns into common cotton; the same experiment was tried
+with nitro-glycerin by mixing it with proto-chloride of iron, and
+it reverted into common glycerin; there are four well known
+varieties of gun-cotton made by employing acids of different
+strengths; they differ in chemical composition and properties, as
+well as in their explosive qualities; the late Minister of War in
+Austria in 1862 stated to me that he had ordered four hundred
+cannon for gun-cotton, and six months after he stated that he had
+ordered all the cannon to be changed and adapted to powder, in
+consequence of spontaneous combustions; much less is known of
+nitro-glycerin than of gun-cotton, and probably several varieties
+of this article may be formed as of gun cotton; this would explain
+cases of spontaneous explosion; if the nitro-glycerin is not
+carefully washed to get rid of the acid, a gradual decomposition
+will ensue, producing gases, which, if the vessel be closed, will
+explode; my opinion is that nitro-glycerin should be used in the
+most careful hands; do not think I would put it in the hands of a
+common laborer for blasting purposes; it is less dangerous in a
+frozen than a liquid state; I think concussion would explode frozen
+nitro-glycerin.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="3"></a></p>
+
+<h2>HISERT'S ADJUSTABLE CULTIVATOR TOOTH.</h2>
+
+<p>The object of the device exhibited in the engraving is to allow
+the teeth of a cultivator to turn slightly and avoid obstructions,
+while they will follow at all times the line of draft, so that in
+turning the cultivator there is no risk of breaking the teeth or
+their shanks, or of overturning the implement. The cultivator
+blade, A, may be of any desired form, and it is secured to the
+curved shank, B, which is pivoted by a bolt to the beam, C. On the
+under or lower side of the beam is an iron plate, D, having a
+projecting socket, E, which is the stud or pin on which the eye of
+the shank turns. A bolt passing through the socket and beam holds
+the shank in place. Farmers will readily perceive the advantages of
+this device. It may be applied to any or all of the different
+cultivators now in use. Patented Sept 3, 1867, by B.F. Hisert who
+may be addressed for rights to make or sell at Norton Hill, Green
+Co., N.Y., or address G.W. King, Scoharie, N.Y.</p>
+
+<p class="ctr"><img src="images/1c.png" alt=""></p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="4"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Remedy for Cold Feet in City Cars.</h2>
+
+<p>"Riding down town these cold mornings in the horse cars, the
+unpleasant sensation of chilled feet reminds us of the plan adopted
+in France and other parts of Europe to keep the feet of car
+passengers warm. This is accomplished by inserting a flattened iron
+tube along the bottom of the car lengthwise in the center, between
+the rows of seats. This tube is raised a little above the floor
+level of the car to afford a rest for the feet, yet, not enough to
+make a stumbling block. When the car leaves the depot this tube is
+filled with hot water from a boiler kept heated for the purpose,
+and this water retains its heat and gives a pleasant warmth to the
+feet of the passengers and the car generally, for about two hours,
+after which the tube is refilled at a convenient station on the
+road. In the case of our city cars this might easily be done, and
+be a cheap and exceedingly comfortable improvement."--<i>Evening
+Post</i>.</p>
+
+<p>It should be understood that the French cars are arranged with
+small compartments like stage coaches, and the passengers sit face
+to face, with the warming tube above described under their feet.
+One tube for every six persons. We should be glad, indeed, to see
+this plan introduced here. But it is not to be expected that our
+city railroad companies will do anything for the comfort of their
+passsengers, while without such trouble they continue to reap rich
+harvests. Very likely the idea of loading a lot of hot water upon
+their cars, for passengers to stand upon, would strike them as a
+good joke. Their poor, broken down, spavined horses, could not
+stand any additional load.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="5"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Getting Your Money Back.</h2>
+
+<p>The French are a curious people and one of the novelties of
+Parisian enterprises is a large warehouse, in which are sold, at
+retail, all manner of goods, from a diamond necklace to a shoe
+brush. The purchaser, having paid the price, receives not only the
+goods, but a bond for the whole amount of his purchase money,
+payable, after thirty years, and guaranteed by the Credit Foncier
+and other moneyed corporations. The prices charged are said to be
+no greater than in any other retail shops. This is really eating
+your cake in order to keep it; the more you spend the richer you
+will be; indeed it sets at defiance the whole of Franklin's code of
+proverbs, and proves "Poor Richard" a silly fellow. Imagine Jones
+lecturing his wife on her economy, and reproaching her for a spirit
+of saving, "My dear, if you had bought this camel's hair shawl
+thirty years ago, it would now be a source of income to us; if you
+had not been so close we should now be wealthy." Smith acquires an
+independence by giving his children an expensive education, and
+sees in every new dress or costly jewel which his growing daughters
+wear, a new mine of wealth for himself. If he can only persuade
+them to spend money enough he is sure of a support in his old
+age.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>A GIGANTIC BRIDGE.--A suspension bridge is to be erected by M.
+Oudry, engineer, over the Straits of Messina, Sicily, from Point
+Pezzo, on the Calabrian Coast. It is to consist of four spans of
+3,281 feet each, elevated about 150 feet above high-water level, so
+that the largest ships may pass under. The proposed Roebling bridge
+over the East River, between New York and Brooklyn, is to have a
+single span of 1,600 feet.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>The through mails to the West now go in iron-bound boxes instead
+of leathern bags. Each box, tightly packed, contains about eight
+hundred letters.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>The first steam vessel used in Great Britain was called the
+<i>Comet</i>, and built by Henry Bell in 1812. It was thirty tuns
+burden.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="6"></a></p>
+
+<h2>OFFICIAL REPORT OF PATENTS AND CLAIMS</h2>
+
+<h3>Issued by the United States Patent Office,</h3>
+
+<h3>FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 10, 1867.</h3>
+
+<h3><i>Reported Officially for the Scientific American</i></h3>
+
+<p>PATENTS ARE GRANTED FOR SEVENTEEN YEARS the following being a
+schedule of fees:--</p>
+
+<pre>
+  On filing each Caveat                                         $10
+  On filing each application for a Patent, except for a design  $15
+  On issuing each original Patent                               $20
+  On appeal to Commissioner of Patents                          $20
+  On application for Reissue                                    $30
+  On application for Extension of Patent                        $50
+  On granting the Extension                                     $50
+  On filing a Disclaimer                                        $10
+  On filing application for Design (three and a half years)     $10
+  On filing application for Design (seven years)                $15
+  On filing application for Design (fourteen years)             $30
+</pre>
+
+<p>In addition to which there are some small revenue-stamp taxes.
+Residents of Canada and Nova Scotia pay $500 on application.</p>
+
+<p><i>Pamphlets containing the Patent Laws and full particulars of
+the mode of applying for Letters Patent, specifying size of model
+required, and much other information useful to Inventors, may be
+had gratis by addressing MUNN &amp; CO., Publishers of the
+Scientific American, New York.</i></p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,836.--MACHINE FOR NOTCHING KNITTING NEEDLES.--W. Aiken,
+Franklin, N.H.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The improved machine, substantially as described,
+for effecting the several operations of notching, slotting, boring,
+and burring a knitting machine needle blank, in the order and
+manner as explained.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also, the combination of one or more vibratory clamps, Y,
+the cam, E, and the two burrs or cutters, q r, for forming the
+notches in the needle blank such clamp or clamps, cam and cutters
+being provided with mechanism for operating them, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Also the combination of one or more vibratory clamps Y, the
+cam, E, the two burrs or cutter wheels, q r, and the slotting burr
+or cutters, s, provided with mechanism for operating them
+substantially as explained,</p>
+
+<p>4th, Also, the combination of one or more rotary clamps, Y, the
+cam, E, the burrs or cutter wheels, q r s, and the drill, u,
+provided with mechanism for operating them, substantially as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, Also, the combination of one or more vibrating clamps, the
+burring cutter, t, the drill, u, and the slotting cutter, s,
+arranged and provided with mechanism for operating, substantially
+as explained.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,837.--TEA AND COFFEE POT.--Alfred Arnold, Tenafly, N.J.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, In a tea or coffee boiler, the base, D, so
+constructed and adapted, relatively to the other parts, that an
+oscillating motion will be imparted to the vessel by process of
+ebullition, substantially as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination with the base or heating-surface, D, the
+chambers, b b', and diaphragm, E, or their equivalents,
+substantially as arranged and described, and for the purposes
+shown.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,838.--TOOL FOR SIZING LAMP CHIMNEYS.--Lewis J. Atwood, (assignor
+to himself and Holmes, Booth and Haydens), Waterbury, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim the adjustable sizing and shaping-jaws employed,
+substantially as specified, in the manufacture of glass lamp
+chimneys and similar articles.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,839.--MODE OF PREVENTING THE UNTWISTING OF THE ENDS OF WIRE ROPE
+BANDS.--Arthur Barbarin, New Orleans, La.
+
+<p>I claim a wire rope band, in which the ends of the several wires
+composing the same are soldered together, substantially as herein
+described and shown in the accompanying drawings, and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,840.--SPRING-BED BOTTOM.--Alonzo B. Baty, Binghamton, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the construction and application of the bracket, B, in
+combination with the bail or pendant, C, the springs, D D,
+transverse pieces, F F, and slats, A A, all being constructed
+substantially as herein described and represented, for the purpose
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,841.--HORSE-RAKE.--H.L. Beach, Montrose, Pa., assignor to Beach
+Wheel Horse-Rake Manufacturing Company, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The teeth heads, N, constructed and operating
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination with the teeth heads, N, the teeth, Q,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The arms, K, and teeth heads, N, combined and operating
+substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The cleaners, M, teeth heads, N, and teeth, Q, when
+combined for the purposes indicated.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The blocks, f, pins, c, sliding bar, E, and lever, G, when
+combined for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The hooks, i i, and pins, j, secured in the axle for the
+purpose shown.</p>
+
+<p>7th, The washers, P, combined with the teeth and teeth heads,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,842.--APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING STREET GAS-LAMPS.--J. W. Beard, St.
+Johns, New Brunswick.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the hook, F, and the perforated cap,
+E, with the lamp, D', to be affixed on a pole or staff, as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>Also, the combination of the curved or hooked arms, c c, with
+the key, k, of the cock of the burner, and their arrangement with
+respect, to the opening in the bottom of the lantern, as
+explained.</p>
+
+<p>Also, the combination of the socket tube, e, with the lamp, D',
+its hook, F, and perforated cap, E.</p>
+
+<p>Also the combination of the receiving tube, f, and bayonet
+connection, g, with the socket tube, e, the lamp, D', its hook and
+perforated cap, as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,843.--CALIPER AND T-SQUARE.--Joseph Bennor, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the rule, a, stand, c, slide, m, legs, p and q, marker,
+u, cutter, w, with their several described appendages, all combined
+in the manner and for the purpose substantially as shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,844.--REFRIGERATOR.--Ferdinand Borchard, Detroit, Mich.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, A refrigerator which is provided with movable
+racks, H, within cooling chambers which are arranged beneath an ice
+chamber, B, constructed with inclined walls, a a a, a drip pan, D,
+and an ice-supporting rack, c, substantially as and for the
+purposes described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Providing the movable racks, with sliding brackets, I, which
+are so applied as to serve as supports for the outer ends of the
+racks when drawn partially out of their respective apartments,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,845.--CONSTRUCTION OF METAL SALVERS.--George Brabrook, (assignor
+to Reed and Barton), Taunton, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement and combination of the metallic ring and
+cap molding together, and with the waiter or salver, in manner
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>Also, as a new or improved manufacture, a waiter or salver of
+britannia metal, having a metallic strengthening-ring and cap
+molding combined and arranged with its body in manner as
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,846.--MANUFACTURE OF SHOES, ETC.--M.L. Brett, Warren, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim the construction of a seamless shoe, etc., by felting,
+in the manner set forth, as a new article of manufacture.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,847.--CONSTRUCTION OF SCOOPS.--Theo. C. Bromley, Fort Howard,
+Wis.
+
+<p>I claim the cone-shaped back and the circular raised brace.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,848.--WATER-RESERVOIR FOR EXTENSION-TOP STOVE.--Chas. H. Buck,
+St Louis, Mo.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, the boiler, D, constructed with a depression in its
+rear side, in combination with a stove made with the extended top,
+A, and with a stovepipe, C, which is entirely independent of the
+boiler, but still is partly enclosed by the boiler, in the manner
+and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The boiler, D. with its depression in its rear side made
+wholly independent of the pipe, C, but capable of enclosing a
+portion of said pipe, and of being removed without disturbing the
+pipe, as herein described and shown.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,849.--JOURNAL-BOX.--T.F. Burgess, Lowell, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the drips, e e, and conducting holes, d d, in
+combination with the recesses, b b, when arranged to operate
+substantially as described and for the purposes fully set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,850.--HAY ELEVATOR.--E.H. Carpenter, Dexter, Mich.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, In combination with a cable, A, frame, F, wheels,
+G, sheave, E, and rope, C, the disengaging device, consisting of a
+collar, M, stop, L, and vertical catch, K, enclosing the cable, A,
+and rope, C, and operated substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the frame, F, rope, C, collar, M, stop,
+L, catch, K, and valves, H, cams, I, and lever, l', said parts
+being constructed and the whole arranged substantially as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,831.--STEAM GENERATOR.--C.E. Case, Xenia, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim the metal cup, G, constructed and arranged substantially
+upon the principle and in the manner herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,852.--LOOM FOR WEAVING PALM-LEAF, ETC.--Geo. W. Chandler,
+(assignor to himself and Lysander F. Thompson), Fitchburg, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The hinged holder, G, substantially as and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the hinged fingers, c c, with the ribs, b
+b b, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the adjustable weight, G', with the
+bottom of the holder, for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The combination with the hinged fingers, c c, of the hinged
+holding-piece, G", substantially as and for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The fingered stop or guard piece, h', with the holder, G
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The combination, with the stand or plate, h, of the grooved
+hinged flap, i, for supporting the guard or stop piece, h'.</p>
+
+<p>7th, The combination with the ribbed holder, G, of the guide
+piece, s, as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>The combination of the feed arm, m, with the slide-piece, n, and
+lever, 26, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>9th, the combination with lever, 26, of the adjustable ears, 27
+27, for the purposes stated.</p>
+
+<p>10, The combination with slide piece, n, and table, L, of the
+connecting piece, 21, substantially as and for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>11th, The combination with the slotted slide piece, M", and
+connecting piece, 21, of the double shouldered bolts, 18 18,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>12th, The combination with the curved lever, M, and the slide
+piece, M", of the bent levers, M' M', substantially as and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>13th, The combination with the arm, 70, and notched bar, w, of
+the sping-pawl, t, substantially as and for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>14th, Mechanism for separating the pieces of material to be fed,
+constructed and combined for operation substantially as described,
+and as shown in fig. 7, of the accompanying drawings.</p>
+
+<p>15th, The combination with a loom for weaving palm-leaf and
+other cloth, of a push-finger, 41, substantially as and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>16th, The combination with the stem of the push finger, 41, of
+the catch-piece, 42, lever, 44, and operating springs, 43 and 46,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>17th, The combination with the slide, n, of the projection or
+dog, 47, for releasing lever, 46, from the catch-piece, 42, as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>18th, The combination with the hinged table, L, of the mechanism
+for separating and feeding the material, substantially as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>19th, The combination with the stationary bed, L", and stand,
+72, of the hinged table, L, and catch, o, substantially as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>20th, The combination and relative arrangement with the table,
+L, bed, L", and holder, G, of the evener knives, 12 and 14, as
+shown and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>21st, The combination with the bridge piece, 50, of the hinged
+dog, 52, and bell-spring, 53, substantially as and for the purposes
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>22d, The combination and relative arrangement of mechanism,
+substantially such as is shown and described for communicating the
+proper motions to the feed arms, S, from lever, K.</p>
+
+<p>23d, The combination with a loom for weaving palm-leaf of
+mechanism substantially such as shown and described for stopping
+the loom, as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,853.--PITMAN COUPLING.--G. W. Clark, Manchester, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of forked pitman, A G G', bolt, H, screw
+shanked hook, D, and nuts, F F', or their equivalents,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,854.--MACHINE FOR MAKING LEVEES.--Ernest Comeaux, Bayou Goula,
+La.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The endless apron in combination with the hinged
+adjustable frame, K, operating as described for elevating the earth
+used in making levees, in the manner and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the endless apron, F, chains, H, slats,
+J, and adjustable supporting-frame, K, and standards, L, as herein
+described for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The above in combination with the spur-wheels, C and B, and
+the endless chain, D, as herein described for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,855.--CONSTRUCTION OF ROOF.--M. De K. Cutts, Richmond, Va.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, A tobacco drying house which is provided with a
+sectional hinged roof in combination with frames, A, which support
+the tobacco leaves while being dried and cured substantially as
+described,</p>
+
+<p>2d, The supporting posts, G, in combination with hinged
+sections, B B', elevating devices, and supporting frames,
+constructed and arranged in such manner that the leaves of tobacco
+upon said frames can be exposed to the action of the sun and air at
+pleasure substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,856.--CAR BRAKE.--Shadrach Davis, Dartmouth, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim a car brake, consisting of the broad connecting bar, C1,
+which rests on pivots, F1, working in slots, and has the
+brake-shoes movable fixed to it, the whole combined as described,
+operated by the bar, I2, and screw rod, H2, and by contact with the
+wheels as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,857.--FEEDER FOR GRAIN MILL.--Michael Decamp, South Bend, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The combination of the device, D, bridge
+ring-bearing, a b, feeder, c, and collar, e, substantially as
+described,</p>
+
+<p>2d, The toothed eccentric, J, in combination with lever, G, and
+collar, e, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,858.--PAINTER'S EASEL.--Paul Deschause, New York city.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The extensible legs, consisting of the hinged legs,
+a, and their extension sliding parts, b, made and arranged
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also the combination of the legs with the toggle-brace, c c,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Also, the extensible rest, composed of the fixed part, e,
+and the sliding part, d, in combination with the fixed and movable
+clamps, f g, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,859.--GUIDE FOR SAW IN SAW MILLS.--Hiram P. Dillingham, Norwalk,
+Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim the plates, A and A', guides, B B', and C and C', the
+whole constructed substantially as described, and operating as and
+for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,860.--PRODUCING CALCIUM MAGNESIUM LIGHT.--Chas. A. Dresser, New
+York city. George A. Dresser, Trustee;
+
+<p>I claim the preparation of dolomite, native or artificial
+substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,861.--CALENDAR ATTACHMENT TO INKSTAND.--Sam'l. R. Dummer, New
+York city.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, An inkstand, etc., constructed with a series of
+shoulders or rests, B, whether one or more and one above another,
+in combination with the rings, C, and plate or frame, D, or their
+respective equivalents substantially as and for the purpose
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination with the above, the two tubes, H M, and
+plunger, O, as herein set forth for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,862.--PLANING MACHINE FOR WOOD.--G. B. Durkee and W. H. Murray,
+(assignor to themselves and I. T. Safford), Chicago, Ill.
+
+<p>We claim 1st, The employment of two separately adjustable cutter
+heads in a single machine, so that the axis of one cutter may be at
+the angle of the other at a different angle, and both cutters
+operating at the same time upon the same board, substantially as
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The crossheads, C, cutter-heads, E, screws, D and G, in
+combination with the standards, B, constructed and operating
+substantially as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,863.--SELF-ADJUSTING RELAY MAGNET.--J. M. Fairchild, (assignor
+to himself, J. K. Bundy, and J. M. Townsend), New Haven, Ct.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of the head, C, combined with the magnet
+so as to be self-adjusting in relation to the armature,
+substantially as herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,864.--CORN CAKE CUTTER.--Leonard Felker, Tewksbury, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the rotating cylinder i, with its cutters, i'i', in
+combination with the rotating cylinder, f, with the stationary
+knives, f'f', and adjustable finishers, g g, when arranged to
+operate substantially as described and set</p>
+
+<p>2d, The pressure rotating cylinder, f, with stationary knives,
+f'f', and adjustable finishers, g g, substantially as described and
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The clearer, m, in combination with the rotating cutters,
+i'i', as described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The adjustable stands, d d, and lever, p, in combination
+with the table, b', and weight, o, when arranged to operate
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,865.--MEASURING FAUCET.--Elisha Fitzgerald, N. Y. city.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of a four way cock with a receptacle
+having a movable partition operated by the water, substantially as
+described, for the purpose of limiting and determining the amount
+of water to be discharged, as specified.</p>
+
+<p>Also, in combination with the above, the dial and pointer, to
+indicate the amount of water discharged, as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,866.--TWEER.--Charles C. Forncrook, Hermitage, N. Y.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the valve, d, adjustable bridge, g,
+chamber, B, and tweer, A, arranged and operating substantially in
+the manner and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,867.--COTTON TIE.--John H. Fraley, New Orleans, La.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the buckles, A and B, when they are
+constructed and united as described, with the ends of hoop iron,
+when bent into the form of hooks, as and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,868.--BRIDGE.--John Glass, George P. Schneider, and William B.
+Rezner, Cleveland. Ohio.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The tubular flanged sections, A B, as arranged in
+combination with the diaphragm, C, for the purpose and in the
+manner substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The tubular arch, as constructed, with sections, A B C, in
+combination with the foot block, I, provided with a flange or boss,
+K, when arranged in the manner as and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,869.--OIL CUP.--John H. Gomer, New York city.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the cap, B, with its screw flange, b,
+and case, A, provided with suitable tube, C, in the manner and for
+the purpose herein specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,870.--PEAT MACHINE.--George D. Goodrich, Chicago, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The adjustable bearing for the shaft, B, composed
+of two or more segments, r, constructed and operating substantially
+as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The separate troughs, I, located below the tempering mill,
+when more than one expelling screw is employed, so as to give each
+screw a separate and independent action, substantially as
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The cutter or knife, F, for cutting the material into
+suitable lengths in a peat machine having a continuous discharge
+from the expelling mill, substantially as specified.</p>
+
+<p>4th, Closing the mouth of the die by an adjustable intermittent
+stop or knife, when so arranged that the movements can be varied
+with respect to the movements of the other operating parts of the
+machine, substantially as specified.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The double slotted plate or wheel, K, provided with the
+sockets, h, and pins, i, for the purpose of adjusting the movements
+of the cutter stop or knife, F, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The combination of the separate troughs, I, expelling
+screws, H, and cutter stop, F, with a tempering mill, substantially
+as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,871.--RATCHET BED KEY.--William M. Gray, Brooklyn, N. Y.
+
+<p>I claim the bed key constructed and arranged as above described,
+as a new article of manufacture.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,872.--MODE OF PREVENTING THE EXPLOSION OF LAMPS.--Cyrus P.
+Grosvenor, McGrawville, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the application to lamps or heaters, using coal oils,
+alcohol, or other explosive substances, of such a burner as will
+supply the vacuum made in the reservoir by the combustion with
+nitrogen gas, the burner being constructed as herein described, or
+in any other form substantially the same, and which will produce
+the intended effect.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,873.--CAR-AXLE BOX.--Joseph Harris, Dorchester, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The roller guides, i, with detached radial joints,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination with the system of rollers and box, g, the
+construction of the axle, with its extension, e, and shoulder, d,
+as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,874.--WASHING MACHINE.--Job H. Haskell (assignor to himself and
+Horace Taplin), Lowell, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the general construction and combination of all the
+parts, consisting of the cylinder, G, series of yielding rollers,
+a, roller stands, k, spring bars, f, levers or arms, m, spring bar,
+D, transverse bar, R, rod, O, and the box, the whole arranged to
+operate substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,875.--HORSE RAKE.--John V. Hawkey (assignor to himself and
+Israel T. Sheffler), Greensburg, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A rake shaft or head, arranged outside of the
+periphery of the wheels, projecting laterally beyond them, and so
+jointed that its sections can be folded vertically upon the
+carrying frame without detaching any of the parts of the rake,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, An axially turning rake-shaft, so jointed that its outer
+sections can be folded inwards without detaching any of its
+parts.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the inner fixed section of the rake shaft
+with the outer vertically folding sections, projecting beyond the
+wheels, substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The combination, substantially as described, with a jointed
+rake shaft, of hinges allowing the sections to fold vertically, and
+a locking device to hold them rigidly when unfolded.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The arrangement as described, of the top pins, m, on the
+folding sections, to secure them in position when folded up.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The combination in a horse rake, of an axially turning
+folding rake shaft, with a rock shaft controlled by a handle on the
+driver's platform to raise and lower the teeth.</p>
+
+<p>7th, The arrangement, in a horse rake, of an axially turning
+jointed rake shaft, mounted on the rear end of the thills, and
+supported on two wheels mounted on independent axles.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,876.--APPARATUS FOR DRAINING SUGAR.--James B. Hill, Allegheny
+City, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the combination and arrangement of the hopper, C,
+provided with valve, d, case, B, screen, R, distributing drum, P,
+distributor, f, provided with valve, i, scraper, S, chute h, and
+pipe, t, the whole being constructed, arranged, and operating
+substantially in the manner herein described, and for the purpose
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,877.--CENTRIFUGAL MACHINE FOR DRAINING SUGAR.--James B. Hill,
+Allegheny City, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the use of a fan when used in combination with the
+shield, m, distributor, f, screen, R, case, B, hopper, C, and
+scraper, S, constructed, arranged, and operating, substantially in
+the manner herein described, and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,878.--CARD HOLDER.--Samuel L. Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, in combination with a back or support, the use or
+employment of any number of strips when the same shall be
+constructed and combined substantially as shown for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,879.--FISHING LINE SWIVEL.--Martin Hiltz, Gloucester, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the improved swivel, as made with the screw bolt, D, and
+the nut chamber, e, arranged and combined, as explained, with the
+parts, A B C, constructed and applied together as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+61,880.--IMPLEMENT FOR LIGHTING GAS.--Thomas W. Houchin,
+Morrisania, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, Placing a receiver, A, at the lower end of a tube,
+B, for the purposes fully described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of a receiver, A, tubes, B, and wick
+chamber, C, when the same shall be constructed substantially as
+described, for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,881.--CORN-POPPER.--J. W. Howe, and J. K. Barton, Worcester,
+Mass.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The combination of the twisted wires, a a a' a',
+with the handle, B, and receptacle, A, substantially as and for the
+purposes described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the wires, a' a', with handle, B,
+receptacle, A, and cover of the same, as and for the purposes
+described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the wires, a a a' a', with each other,
+receptacle, A, and cover of same, as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,882.--COPY BOOK.--Benj. G. Howes, Worcester, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the copy book, constructed substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,883.--PETROLEUM GAS BURNER.--G. A. Hyver, New Orleans, La.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the pipe, D, when filled with
+finely broken charcoal, with the concentric or annular chamber, F,
+the latter being provided with pipes, b, extending upwardly into
+the cup furnace or heat retort, H, as and for the purpose
+substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the pipe, D, when filled with finely
+broken charcoal, the concentric or annular chamber, F, pipes, b,
+and pipe, d, with the gas pipe, c, when the latter is provided with
+the valve, J, for regulating the flow of gas, as and for the
+purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The gas pipe, c, when constructed and arranged with relation
+to the chamber, F, and one of the pipes, b, as described, in
+combination with the valve, J, for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The combination of the concentric or annular chamber, F,
+and pipes, b, with the cup furnace or heat retort, H, when the
+latter is constructed as described, and shown upon the drawings,
+and occupies the relation to the former herein set forth, for the
+purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The pipe, d, in combination with one of the pipes, b, for
+the purpose of affording a light for illuminating purposes, as
+herein described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,884.--SHAFT COUPLING.--John Keesey, Chester, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the box, hub, or shell, B, reverse
+wedge-shaped blocks, C C', and bolts, D D', with their nuts, E E',
+or the equivalents of these devices, arranged for operation
+together, substantially as and for the purposes herein set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,885.--CLAMP SCREW.--Charles L Kingsley (assignor to Charles
+Parker), Meriden, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim the nut, E, formed with the seats, F, and the lever, G,
+formed with the trunnions, I, so as to be combined and operate in
+the manner and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,886.--MACHINE FOR BENDING WOOD.--Joseph Klahr, Bernville,
+assignor to himself, W.R. Weand, C.H. Zink, and James J.
+Wagenhorst, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The formers, F F', with their arms, p p', levers,
+k k', and catches, q, or their equivalents, in combination with the
+clamps, G, the whole being constructed and operating substantially
+as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the above, the weighted levers, D D', and
+the links, l.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The adjustable plates, B B', with their shoulders, c,
+operating in combination with the formers, and their projections,
+q, substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,887.--OIL CAN.--George Alvan Knowlton, Natick, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The stoppers, D and I, retracted from their
+respective orifices by a single trigger, H h', and provided with
+two springs, G J, to insure the effective closure of both said
+orifices, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In a valved oil can, constructed as above specified, the
+arrangement of the trigger, H h', obliquely on the upper side of
+the handle, A', as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,888.--FENCE.--Ira Lackey, Lebanon, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the sills, A, braces, C, and hooks or
+loops, i j, with the grooved posts, a c, of the panels, when the
+parts are constructed and arranged to form a detachable and
+portable fence, in the manner and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,889.--BUTTER DISH.--Nathan Lawrence (assignor to Reed and
+Barton), Taunton, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement and combination of the friction spring
+with the cover and vase, the journal and the bearing to extend
+entirely around the said journal, as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,890.--HARVESTER RAKE.--Edward J. Leyburn, Lexington, Va.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, Connecting the rake arm, E', to a loose collar, c,
+on reel shaft, B, by means of a pivot, d', carrying an arm, f, in
+combination with the jointed connecting rod, h, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The arresting plate, G2, in combination with the rake pivot,
+d', arm, f, and collar, c, and connecting rod, h, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The cam plate, G G1, in combination with the rake pivot, d',
+loose collar, c, and connecting rod, h, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The anti-friction roller, i, applied to the arm, f, of the
+rake pivot, in combination with the arresting plate, G2,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>5th, Connecting the arm, f, which is in the rake pivot, d, to
+the reel shaft or reel arm thereof, by means of a rod, h, and
+universal joint, h', substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The application of a weight, g, to an arm, f, of the rake
+pivot, when said arm is upon a loose collar, c, and arranged to
+operate substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,891.--WASHING MACHINE.--Reuben Lighthall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the detachable holder, A, with the set screw, B, in
+combination with the slotted lever, D, and the rollers, F F', and
+the cam, H, as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,892.--PROCESS FOR RENDERING PAPER, CLOTH, AND THE LIKE, FIRE AND
+WATER PROOF.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the process, substantially as herein described, of
+treating fibrous and other materials for rendering them fire and
+water proof.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,893.--COMPOSITION OF MATTER FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF WATER PROOF
+PAPER AND OTHER ARTICLES.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The new compound or composition of matter,
+produced by the treatment of vegetable fiber, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The process herein described of treating vegetable fiber for
+producing a new compound, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,894.--STREET SWEEPER.--Robert Y. McConnell and Geo. Pringle,
+Rochester, N.Y.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The pinions, a, of the counter shaft, s, combined
+with carrier wheels, W, of street sweepers, by suitable sliding
+clutches, c, all arranged substantially as shown and described, and
+for the purpose of equalizing the strength and efficiency of those
+portions of the machine.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The broom shaft, b, and the counter shaft, s, arranged
+substantially as shown, being held by means of the adjustable rigid
+straps, y, for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The spring clutches, c, governed by means of the hand lever,
+D, connecting rod, f, lever, k, and the counter inclined planes, m,
+all arranged and operating substantially in the manner and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,895.--UTERINE SUPPORTER.--Frederick Meriwether, Tamola, Miss.
+
+<p>I claim the combination, as described, of the spring, E,
+composed of copper or other soft metal, with the pessary, for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>Also, the combination, substantially as described, of the pelvic
+spring, the vertically adjustable bar and set screw, the soft metal
+spring, E, the pessary pillar, F, and the pessary, for the purposes
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,896.--RAILROAD SIGNAL.--Abraham S. Miller (assignor to himself,
+J.P. James, and Charles Folsom), Zanesfield, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the trigger, E, and rock shaft,
+F f, with a railroad signal and suitable intermediate connections,
+so arranged that the contact of the train with said trigger shall
+throw the signal into its conspicuous position, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The arrangement of the trigger, E, rock shaft, F f, arm, H,
+link, I, lever, G, wire, J, eccentric lever, L, catch, M, and
+shaft, B, signal, A, and weight, B', or its equivalent (P P1 P2 Q),
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The arrangement of the trigger, E', rock shaft, F' f', arm,
+H', and rod or other suitable connection, N, all arranged and
+operating substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The combination, with the disk or signal, A, of the
+reflecting plate, a substantially as and for the object stated.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,897.--SPINNING WHEEL.--Henry Miller, Ronald Township, Mich.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of the adjustable and hinged rods and
+levers, constructed as herein described, for connecting the rocking
+treadle with the hinged spindle arm, so that the operator, by the
+foot, may move the spindle arm out or in at pleasure, as set forth
+and represented.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,898.--BOOTS AND SHOES.--Charles Mole, Pembroke Terrace, Regent's
+Park, London, England.
+
+<p>I claim the manufacture of a movable boot heel in two parts, to
+be adjusted in different positions by means of a single central
+projection taking into a single slot hole or countersunk part, and
+secured in position by means of a central screw or pin, whether
+such projection and hole or countersunk part be square or many
+sided, and no matter what the shape of these sides, so that the
+shape of the projection and that of the hole which is to receive it
+be identical, the whole substantially as hereinbefore described and
+illustrated on the annexed sheet of drawing.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,899.--WATER COOLER AND REFRIGERTOR.--Alfred Murden and Henry L.
+Cooper (assignors to themselves and Fiancis Warner), New Haven,
+Conn.
+
+<p>We claim the arrangement of the cylinder, A, and outer cylinder,
+C, so as to form a water space, D, and combined with covers, E and
+G, so as to form a chamber, F, above the water space, D and ice
+cylinder, A, so that the cover, E, forms the bottom of and the
+cover, G, the top of the said chamber, in the manner and for the
+purpose herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,900.--CONSTRUCTION OF STAMPED SHEET METAL KETTLES.--Frederic G.
+Niedringhaus and William F. Niedringhaus, St. Louis, Mo.
+
+<p>We claim the spout of a kettle when formed by pressure from the
+bottom and top plate of the kettle, when constructed substantially
+as shown and specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,901.--BREAST STRAP SLIDE.--O.B. North (assignor to O.B. North
+&amp; Co.), New Haven, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The arrangement of the hinged tongue, E, upon the
+plate, A, so as to cover the ring, substantially in the manner
+herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Constructing the hook or projection, D, upon the inside of
+the plate, by forming an opening, d, through the plate,
+substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,902.--SNOW PLOW.--Abel Nutting, Quincy, Mass
+
+<p>I claim the rotary plow, arranged to operate substantially as
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>Also, in combination with such a plow, inclines, or shares,
+fixed, with respect to the frame by which they are supported,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,903.--STEAM GENERATOR.--Isaac R. Oakford, Philadelphia. Pa.
+
+<p>I claim a steam generator, composed of a series of cylindrical
+boilers, of round ends, provided with openings for steam and water,
+and arranged in a vertical and inclined position, in the manner and
+for the purpose above set forth and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,904.--CASTER FOR FURNITURE.--P.B. O'Brien and Wm. E. Sparks, New
+Haven, Conn., assignors to P.B. O'Brien.
+
+<p>We claim the arrangement of the spring, a, in the spindle, B,
+and combined with the socket, C, so as to operate in the manner
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,905.--RAILWAY FROG.--Staats N. Park, Bloomsbury, N.J.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, So constructing the frogs of railways that the
+frog plate and the rail or track sections, guard rails, and frog
+point are separate from each other, and so that the rail sections
+and guard rails and frog point can be inserted in or attached to
+and detached from the frog plate, for the uses and purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, So constructing the frogs of railways or the frog plate,
+that the track rails of any railway can be extended upon and
+combined with such frog plate to form the track or rail section of
+the frog, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,906.--HARVESTER.--Henry W. Pell, Rome, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim. 1st, The carriage, C, supported at both ends on wheels
+or rollers, cc, running on a guide way, S, substantially as and for
+the purposes specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The rib or groove joint between the friction rollers and
+guideway, to sustain the lateral pressure, as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The clevis pin or whiffletree bolt, B, attached to the
+center of the carriage, C.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The independent attachment of the draught clevis to the
+whiffletree bolt to permit the independent oscillation of the
+whiffletree without affecting the clevis.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,907.--MEDICAL COMPOUND.--M. Perl, New Orleans, La.
+
+<p>I claim the medical compound herein described, when made by the
+process and composed of the ingredients herein specified, in the
+proportions stated, for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,908.--MACHINERY FOR SHAVING AND SLOTTING SCREWS.--Elijah S.
+Pierce, Hartford, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the cam, M, the sliding frame,
+Y, the spindle, A, the pulley, P, the clamp, C, the spring, S, and
+the rest, R, or their equivalents, with a shaving tool, and one or
+more nicking saws, substantially as herein specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the sliding frame, Y, the spindle, A, and
+the clamping device, C, with a shaving tool and one or more saws,
+substantially as described, for the purpose of shaving, nicking,
+and turning screw blanks or other similar articles, while held in
+the same jaws.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,909.--DOUBLE SCREW.--Elijah S. Pierce, Hartford, Ct.
+
+<p>I claim the double screw herein described and shown, as a new
+article of manufacture.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,910.--APPARATUS FOR PRESERVING MEATS, FISH, POULTRY, AND OTHER
+PERISHABLE ARTICLES.--Charles F. Pike, Piovidence, R.I.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, Constructing a tubular ice box, with holes or
+openings in the tubes or pipes, at or near the bottom, to let the
+air out into the chamber, F, and slots or openings into the ice
+receptacle, reservoir, or depository, near the top, and so get the
+combined and double purpose of radiation, conduction, and internal
+circulation of the air in the chamber, F, substantially as and for
+the purposes set forth and described in the drawing and
+specification hereunto annexed, without confining myself to any
+particular form, size, or shape of the pipes or tubes, whether they
+be vertical or horizontal, round, square, oval, oblong, or in any
+other form, neither do I confine myself to any particular form of
+ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The perforating or making slots, holes, or openings in the
+tubes or pipes, near the bottom, for the purposes set forth and
+described, howsoever the same may be made, whether used in
+connection with the ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, as
+described, or without the openings in the ice receptacle,
+reservoir, or depository, for the purpose of the rotating of the
+air.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, with its
+openings to let the air into and on to the ice in this ice
+receptacle, reservoir, or depository, for the purpose of taking off
+the moisture in the preserving room, at or near its top, whether
+the tubes connected to the bottom of this ice receptacle,
+reservoir, or depository, are perforated or not, or whether the ice
+receptacle reservoir, or depository, is removed altogether, and the
+tops or collars of the tubes or pipes are perforated.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The ice box, receptacle, reservoir, or depository, A, as
+described, pipes or tubes, B C D L, pan, E H, room, F,
+substantially as described and set forth, with their
+appendages.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,911.--MULTIPLYING REFLECTORS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA.--D.W.S.
+Rawson, Peru, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The reflector box, A, the doors and shade wings, B
+B, the bars, C C, the non-reflecting division, D D, surrounding and
+between the several mirrors, the base board, F, and the slide
+board, G, and the double pivot, H, when used for the purposes
+herein described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The use of the lever for the purpose of adjusting the
+reflectors.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The moving of the reflectors with the slide, G. to produce
+more than one set of impressions on the same plate, or an
+equivalent movement.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,912.--CAR SPRING.--Wm. F. Ray, Fort Wayne, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim a series of reflexed springs, so constructed that the
+bows slide into each other, the whole being adjustable so as to
+regulate the amount of elasticity, as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,913.--LAMP BURNER.--Henry Read, Providence, R I.
+
+<p>I claim the skeleton bottom, B, in combination with the
+perforated cylinder, C, and cone, D, when constructed and arranged
+substantially as described and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,914.--APPARATUS FOR TAMING WILD ANIMALS.--Peter R. Sanderson,
+Caledonia, N Y.
+
+<p>I claim the construction and use of a circingle strap, as
+described, with the sheaves, A A A A, and their attachments to said
+circingle, and the slipping straps, B B B B, and rope, C, when
+arranged substantially as described for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>Also, the combination of the above parts, A A, etc., B B, etc,
+and C, with any harness, arranged substantially as described for
+the purpose designed.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,915.--JOURNAL BOX.--Wm. Sherburne, Charlestown, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The bolt, E, constructed as and for the purposes
+above described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The bolt, E, in combination with the jaw, m, and oil box, B,
+substantially and for the purpose above specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,916.--HORSE AND CATTLE POKE.--Nelson Sylvester, Weymouth, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The head, B, cross bar, E, in combination with the
+springs, F, and spikes, a, for the purpose and in the manner
+substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The cross bar, E, as arranged in relation to the yoke, C,
+and in combination with the poke, A, in the manner as and for the
+purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,917.--CORN PLANTER.--Frank J. Smiley, Marshall, Mich.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, In combination with a wheeled machine for planting
+corn or other seed at regular intervals, a "perambulator,"
+substantially as described, when hung concentrically to a revolving
+seed cylinder, C, and operated in connection therewith,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein in
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, When operated in connectin with a revolving seed cylinder,
+the arrangement and combination of the dropping tubes, t, and their
+attachments with the tappet pins, T, and receiving basins, K, for
+dropping and conveying the seed to the furrowers, substantially as
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The pendant gage-bars, h, in combination with the gage
+plates, g, substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,918.--WHIP RACK.--Charles A. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim a whip rack composed of metal or other inelastic
+material, and furnished with a series of divisions or apartments,
+with a hinged tongue or flap in each, and suitable openings in each
+apartment for the insertion and retention of a whip, substantially
+as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,919.--METHOD OF HARDENING AND BLEACHING ARTICLES MADE OF
+SOAPSTONE, TALC, ETC.--Henry Julius Smith, Boston, Mass., assignor
+to Joseph C. Wightman, Newtonville, N. Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The heating in a closed vessel, and in contact
+with carbon, the above described substances, or articles formed
+therefrom, for the purpose of hardening and toughening the same,
+substantially as above described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The removal, either before or after the hardening process,
+of impurities producing discoloration, by the action of a bath of
+melted chloride or sodium, or other chemical compound operating in
+like manner.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,920.--HANDLE FOR TEA AND COFFEE POTS.--Enos E. Stow,
+Plantsville, Ct.
+
+<p>I claim a handle, as made hollow or tubular, and provided with
+openings in or through it, that when applied to a pot or vessel,
+warm or heated air may be caused to pass into and through and out
+of such handle, substantially as and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,921.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the endless wire rope or ropes, A A,
+pulleys, T T T' T", and piers, B B B' B", with the suspended
+carriages, H H H H, arranged and operating as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,922.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the wire ropes, A A, piers, B B B B,
+reel, F, and rope, P, with the carriage, H, arranged and operating
+in the manner set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,923.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg. Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the two aerial ways, A A' A" A'", the
+drum, C, with the carriages, H H, and ropes, f f, constructed and
+operating as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,924.--ATTACHMENT TO THE REGULATORS QF WATCHES--Wm. B. Tucker,
+Hillsboro, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the screw-arbor, c, and the toothed
+segment, e, with the regulating lever, d, and the scale base plate,
+a b, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,925.--BILLIARD CUE TIP.--Joseph A. Veazie, Boston, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the new or improved composition, substantially as
+described, in which ground leather is an important constituent.</p>
+
+<p>Also, the combination of a layer of such composition and one or
+more layers or strata of leather or caoutchouc, or both, such being
+for the formation of cue tips, as explained.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,926.--CAR SPRING.--Richard Vose, New York city.
+
+<p>I claim a volute spring, formed or constructed of a coiled
+metallic bar, whose thickness is greater transversely upon one edge
+thereof than at any other point therein, substantially as and for
+the purpose herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,927.--APPARATUS FOR TURNING ON GAS.--W.P. Wage [assignor to
+himself and M. Clarke], Barre Centre, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The cylinder, E, and the piston, F, in combination
+with the lever, D, or their equivalent, operated by the means and
+in the manner and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Lighting gas by electricity, in combination with the
+apparatus above described for turning on gas, as shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,928.--HORSE HAY FORK.--George H. Waldo, Prattsburg, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the tines, b b, bail, f f, curved holding tine, I,
+spring, J, pulley, l, rope, k, all constructed and operated
+substantially as herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+91,929.--MACHINE FOR ROLLING LEATHER.--J.H. Walker, Worcester,
+Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the horizontal way, G, slide,
+H, and roll, b, with tables, K and M, and treadle operating device,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination, with the pieces, C C, of the truss rods, E
+E, bridge, F, way, G, and slide, H, substantially as and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,930.--FERTILIZER AND CORN PLANTER COMBINED.--Samuel H. Wallize,
+Washingtonville, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of the devices, slide, G, and roller, D,
+as connected and operating together, with the crank, F, so as to
+drop the guano and corn through a single spout, to prevent choking,
+as herein described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,931.--WASHING MACHINE.--D.T. Ward, Cardington, O.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The segmental or convex washboard, E, actuated by
+levers, D, in combination with the reciprocating washboard, F, and
+connecting arms, H, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination therewith, the spring, j, rod, k, and slots,
+I, arranged and operating substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The gate, p, in combination with the horizontal
+reciprocating washboard, F, and tub, A, arranged and operating
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,932.--CORN PLANTER.--John R. Weber, Bourbon, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The springs, m, on the shaft, e, in combination
+with the dropping cylinders, k, as and for the purpose
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the foot board, c', forked lever, d" m",
+connecting rods, e", and cross piece, h", arranged and operating as
+explained.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the frame, B, elbow levers, m',
+connecting rods, n' s', arms, o' t', and shafts, r' u', as and for
+the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The combination of the transverse shaft, v, sliding bar, s,
+hook, r, pins, o, block, n, and dropping cylinders, k,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The combination of the crank, w, arm, x a', spring, b, and
+sliding bar, s, arranged and operating as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The combination of the lever, a", shaft, v, pinion, e', and
+spring, e"', when used independently, or in connection with the
+frame, B, substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,933.--BED BOTTOM.--David S. Williams, Coldwater, Mich.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the loop, A, rods, B, spring band, C,
+rods, D, webbing, E, slats, F, wires or equivalent, G, in the
+manner described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,934.--INSTRUMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF
+AN&AElig;STHETICS.--Osborn Wilson, Aurora, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The construction of an instrument with inhaling
+and exhaling tubes, provided with valves, working automatically and
+alternately in opening and closing the tubes by the respiration of
+the patient, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as
+herein specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Providing the instrument with a spring valve and air tube
+for regulating the administration of nitrous oxide and other
+an&aelig;sthetics, substantially in the manner and for the purposes
+as herein specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The construction and arrangement of stock, A, mouth piece,
+B, inhaling and exhaling tubes, C' C, plate, D, air tube, E',
+valve, E, spiral spring, b, valves, c c, rods, d d, fulcra, e e,
+arm, f, and rod, g, substantially in the manner and for the
+purposes as herein specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,935.--CIDER MILL AND PRESS.--Martin Winger, Ephrata, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A series of press boxes, D, with perforated sides
+and an external cogged flange, d, all connected in the form of a
+wheel revolving horizontally, with its cross-arms, N, secured
+centrally to a vertical shaft, L, in combination with the bearing,
+M, and step, O, sustained on a framework, A B B', all arranged
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, With the revolving press boxes, D, the press block and
+central upright, K, E, pulley, G, guides, F, arms, e, in
+combination with the inclined planes, H and R, all arranged and
+operating substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, In combination with the revolving box wheel, D D N N, and
+pressing arrangement, the hinged drop bottom, Q, in combination
+with a series of rollers or pulleys, P, or their equivalents, for
+the purpose and in the manner shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>4th. In combination with my horizontal box wheel, the
+arrangement of the gearing and mill hopper, X, and crushers, W V,
+pinions, Y S, on shaft, all combined substantially m the manner
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>5th, In combination with an apple mill, a cider press, with a
+series of presses in a horizontal revolving wheel, substantially as
+and for the purposes specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,936.--CURB FOR WATER WHEEL.--Albert Winton, Chambersburg, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The serpentine or double curved chute gates, O O,
+when formed with surfaces tapering or sloping from their centers
+towards their ends, and so arranged, relative to intermediately
+situated diaphragms or plates, r r, that one of the tapering ends
+of said chute gates, O O, shall project beyond the circumferences
+of the rims, a a c e, and extend so as to enter slots, or between
+the prongs of fork-like arms, K L K L, to be operated in the manner
+and for the purpose substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The annular adjustable rim, or ring, i i, provided with the
+fork-like arms, K L K L, and with the moving lever or crank, m, and
+the fulcrum pin, h, all arranged to operate the chute gates, O O,
+substantially as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,937.--HARVESTER.--James Winters and Charles C. Gapen, Lacon,
+Ill.
+
+<p>We claim the skeleton frame, A, or its equivalent, provided with
+an adjustable clevis, and attached to the end of the tongue, or
+reaping and mowing machines, substantially in the manner and for
+the purpose herein described and represented.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,938.--SASH TOP.--Orson E. Woodbury, Madison, Wis.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The cam, slotted at H D I, forming bearings at
+either extremity for the screw or other support, when the cam is
+operating against the catch, C, at the points, F or O, all as
+described and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The catch, C, with the spikes, G G, constructed and used as
+and for the purposes hereinbefore named.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,939.--PEAT AND BRICK MACHINE.--Charles D. Wrightington,
+Fairhaven, and Benjamin P. Rider, Boston, Mass.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, In combination with the mold wheel having the
+series or sets of molds in it, a series of plungers revolving with
+said wheel and operated in succession by the eccentric journal and
+frame, Q, substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also in combination with a mold wheel having a series of
+cogs interposed by a series of concave stops, blanks or abutments
+upon its periphery, a drive wheel having cogs and a blank surface
+on its perimeter so that the mold wheel may be moved, stopped and
+locked by said drive wheel which has a continuous movement,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Also the location and arrangement of the cam over and around
+the blank on the perimeter of the drive wheel so that while the
+mold wheel is stopped and locked by said drive wheel which
+continues its movement said drive wheel shall operate the pushers
+to discharge the pressed bricks or blocks from the molds,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,940.--.TOY.--Derrick Adams, Lansingburg, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim an automatic toy having the legs of the horse and the
+head and arm of the driver actuated by mechanical devices, in
+manner substantially as herein described and for the purposes as
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,941.--EAVES TROUGH FASTENING.--Philip Ahn, Brandon Vt.
+
+<p>I claim the bolt, c, combined with the elastic strap, e,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,942.--INFLATING RUBBER BALLS.--Henry A. Alden, Fishkill, N.Y.,
+assignor to the New York Rubber Company.
+
+<p>I claim the application to rubber balls or other hollow articles
+requiring to be distended by inflation of the combined bulb and
+tube, substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein shown
+and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,943.--REAMER.--Charles Allardice, Cohoes, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A shank, A, formed substantially as described in
+combination with the cutters, B, and nut or screw ring, O, the
+whole operating as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination with the shank, A, cutters, B, and nut, C,
+the nut, e, bolt, g, and washer, g', formed as described and
+employed for the purposes specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,944.--BOLT ATTACHMENT TO DOOR LOCK.--William H. Andrews
+[assignor to Burton Mallory], New Haven, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim the bolt, E, constructed arranged within the lock case
+in combination with the follower, F, constructed with a cam, I, and
+spring, H, so as to hold the bolt securely in both its locked and
+unlocked position, substantially in the manner herein set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,945.--MECHANISM FOR PRESENTING PALM LEAF TO LOOMS.--Isaac
+Angell, Malden, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim for employment in connection with a loom for weaving
+with palm leaf or similar weft a mechanism substantially as set
+forth which automatically presents in succession the entering ends
+of single pieces of weft in such position with relation to the
+cross sectional form of each that each piece will be carried into
+the shed or web flatwise.</p>
+
+<p>Also the mechanism for effecting the elevation and release of
+the weft, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>Also the plate, d, with its rectangular perforations and the
+gate or slide for clamping a single piece of weft projecting
+through the plate, substantially as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>Also a mechanism substantially as set forth for "knocking off"
+the weft raising mechanism when a piece of weft is presented.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,946.--BLACKBOARD FOR SCHOOLS.--William Arroquuier, Worcester,
+Mass.
+
+<p>I claim covering the plaster, B, with a coating, C, composed of
+the ingredients named and applied in the manner above described
+whereby the proper color and roughness are obtained as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,947.--MODE OF OPERATING SWELL IN MELODEONS.--C.E. Bacon
+[assignor to himself. George A Prince and Calvin F.S. Thomas],
+Buffalo, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of the swell pedals side by side with
+the bellows pedals and contiguous to and parallel therewith, for
+the purpose and substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,948.--MATERIALS FOR TRANSMITTING HEAT.--William C. Baker, New
+York city.
+
+<p>I claim the employment of salted water, glycerin, or their
+equivalents, to prevent freezing in transmitting and diffusing heat
+through ordinary pipes, tubes or radiators for the purpose of
+warming and ventilating railroad cars, public vehicles and
+buildings, substantially as herein described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,949.--LAMP BURNER.--George E. Baldwin (assignor to E. Miller
+&amp; Co.), West Meriden, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of the auxiliary or ventilating tube, E,
+with the wick tube, B, combined with a solid partition, F, in the
+base of the burner so as to form a close chamber around the tubes
+and wick adjuster, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,950.--AUTOMATIC TOOTH PLUGGER.--Burr Bannister and George F.
+Green, Kalamazoo, Mich.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The combination of an engine operated by means of
+compressed air with a tooth plugger for the purpose set forth and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The lock, F, in connection with spring, 1, operated by cross
+head of piston rod, in the manner and for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,951.--CAR COUPLING.--William F. Barlow (assignor to himself,
+James Bower and W.A. Jackson), Monmouth, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The catch, C, slotted draw head, A, and weight, X,
+combined as described and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The rods, M N and H, and elbow, K, combined as described and
+operating in combination with the elements of the first claim
+arranged substantially as described and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The weight, X, arranged as described for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,952.--HARVESTER RAKE.--John Barnes, Rockford, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The inclined serrations, h h h, on the face of the
+rake head for the purpose of compacting the gavel.</p>
+
+<p>2d, A compressor or supplementary rake pivoted to the rake
+handle and moving parallel to the rake head, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination substantially as described of an automatic
+rake, a compresser and an interposed spring for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th The combination substantially as described of a reel
+revolving continuously on a horizontal shaft a rake mounted on the
+same shaft [on trunnions arranged diagonally to the shaft], and a
+shipping device by which the rake may be thrown into gear between
+any two of the beaters of the reel and by which it may
+automatically be thrown out of gear at the end of its stroke.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The combination substantially as described of the inclined
+rake handle with the trunnions or pivots revolving on the reel
+shaft, and arranged diagonally thereto.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The combination substantially as described of the rake
+handle pivoted on trunnions diagonal to the reel shaft and the
+friction roller with a guide vertical below the axis of the rake
+and deflected both horizontally and laterally above that axis, as
+and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>7th, The combination substantially as described of the rake
+handle and shipping lever whereby the rake throws itself out of
+gear after discharging the gavel.</p>
+
+<p>8th, The combination substantially as described of a rake
+mounted on trunnions revolving on a horizontal axis in a fixed
+relation to the guide which controls the movements of the rake with
+a revolving reel having an endwise movement on the same axis
+whereby the rake can be thrown out of gear by moving the reel
+endwise without stopping the reel.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,953.--TRY SQUARE AND BEVEL.--Samuel N. Batchelder, Prairie du
+Chien, Wis.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The blade B, pivoted within the stock, A, and
+provided with a hooked projection, e, by means of which and the
+hook slide, D, the blade, B, may be set and held at any desired
+angle, substantially as described and for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The hook slide, D, with the thumb screw, E, arranged and
+operating substantially as shown and described for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The spiral spring, F, in combination with a combined try
+square and bevel, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,954.--PLATE LIFTER.--David B Beaty, Aurora, Ind., assignor to
+himself and James Lamb.
+
+<p>I claim the curved wires, B B B, having hooks at their lower
+ends and connected to a handle, A, said handle being provided with
+a wire loop formed into a spring which connects to the wires, B, so
+that by pressing upon this spring, C, the wires, B, are caused to
+separate and release the plate, all constructed as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,955.--SUSPENSION BRIDGE.--Charles Bender, N.Y. city.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The construction and arrangement of one or more
+yielding joints connecting the beams or trusses of stiffened
+suspension bridges, substantially as herein described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The attachment of the ends of the cables or chains at or
+near the first or shore piers to the longitudinal beams or trusses
+of stiffened suspension bridges, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d The means and method by which the ends of the beams or
+trusses of stiffened suspension bridges are secured to the shore
+piers by vertical anchorage and the arrangement of suitable joints,
+v, in said anchors, substantially for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The means and method employed to reduce the side motion by
+attaching the longitudinal beams or trusses of stiffened suspension
+bridges to the central piers sidewise said attachment being on one
+pier perfectly immovable in any horizontal direction while at the
+other piers allowance is made for the variations of the length of
+the beams substantially as set forth and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,956.--FOLDING TRUNK.--O.K. Bernbaum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the folding ends in combination with the hinged
+sectional back and front for the purposes herein fully
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,957.--SOFA BEDSTEAD.--Charles H. Berry, East Somerville, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the lower position, a, the seat, b,
+and head, d, and the hinged or movable panel, e, in a sofa or
+lounge, substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,958.--CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the removable frame, B, sliding
+frame, C, ratchet bar, G, and pinion wheel, H, with each other,
+with the body, A, of the churn, and with the dasher shaft, I,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,959.--HAT-FELTING MACHINE.--Job W. Blackham, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The duplicate series of rolls, b and bN', and
+rubbers, C and CN' or their equivalent, with their water pans, N
+N', and jets of hot water or steam, as represented, arranged to
+operate together in the manner and for the purpose herein
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Mounting the reciprocating rubber over the bed of rolls so
+as to allow of its ascent and descent by means of springs,
+substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,960.--BUILDERS' SCAFFOLD.--John E Bliss, Oxford, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the right angled pivoted frame, A,
+and adjustable sliding bars, B and D, with each other,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,961.--SUBSTITUTE FOR MILK FOR CATTLE.--Rufus K. Blodgett, near
+Fulton, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st The use of white or blue clay, when used for the
+purpose above specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of flour, catechu and clay, when mixed and
+used for the purposes above set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,962.--FIRE LADDER.--Johan Blomgren, Galesburg, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The stuffing coil, O, inserted into the lower port
+of the tube H H', and forced up or down in the tube by the cog
+wheel, M, substantially as and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The basket, R, in combination with a fire escape having the
+hinged side, T, and the adjusting rod, S, substantially as and for
+the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The construction of the stuffig coil, O, substantially as
+and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,963.--SAFETY GUN LOCK.--Charles Bowlen, Milwaukee, Wis.
+
+<p>I claim tumbler, F, with its pin, G, in combination with dog, H,
+with its slot, I, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,964.--VENTILATOR FOR BUILDINGS.--Thomas Boyd, Cambridgeport,
+Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the chamber, A, with or without
+the lenses, B, cone, C, and rods, D, constructed and arranged to
+operate substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the oscillating cap, K, and elastic pads,
+I, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The arrangement of the chamber, A, cone, C, pipes E and H,
+and cones, G and K, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,965.--DOOR LATCH.--Purmort Bradford (assignor to Sargent &amp;
+Co.), New Haven, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim the construction of the latch bolt with the pivot
+bearings, a and b, upon opposite sides combined with a single
+central pivot upon the plate so as to be adjustable for a right or
+left-hand door and the said plate constructed with a slot through
+which the latch is operated, in the manner herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,966.--PLOW.--Harvey Briggs, Smithland, Ky.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, Forming the land side, mold board frame and upper
+and lower strengthening floors, b1 and b2, solid in one piece B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the conical rollers, D, and their boxing
+frame, H, with the mold board frame, B, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Forming the boxing frame, H, in two parts, substantially as
+herein shown and described and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, forming an oil trench or channel, J, in the boxing frame,
+II substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The combination of the elastic washers or packing, I, with
+the journals and bearings of the rollers and wheels, substantially
+as herein shown and described and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The combination of the adjustable friction wheel, F, and
+stationary friction wheel, E, with the solid hand side and mold
+board frame, B, substantially as herein shown and described and for
+the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>7th, The combination of the vertical flanged friction roller, G,
+with the land side of the plow, substantially as herein shown and
+described and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,967.--PIANO STOOL.--Josua Briggs, Peterboro, N.H.
+
+<p>I claim, in combination with the pillar and feet, the socket
+block, m, having recesses formed with side lips or flanges, o, to
+fit into groves, q, in the feet and bottom seats, p, between which
+and the shoulder on the pillar the feet are securely continued,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>Also the center piece, w', fitting upon and covering the screw
+bolt and nut which confine the pillar to the base, substantially as
+shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>Also constructing the socket block, m, with a center socket, t,
+into which the tail piece of the pillar fits and is confined,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>Also making the screw spindle removable from the seat,
+substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,968.--PLOW.--T.E.C. Brinly, Louisville, Ky.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The mode of attaching the beam, D, to the plows by
+a socket, C, connected with the land side by braces, B B,
+substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the socket, C, constructed with diagonal
+flanges, C', the handles, and the beam, substantially as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,969.--COMBINED SHOVEL AND SIFTER.--Stephen P. Brooks (assignor
+to himself and Benjamin Woodward), Somerville, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the within-described combined shovel and sifter,
+constructed and operating substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,970.--SEAT AND DESK.--A.H. Brown, May's Landing, N.J.
+
+<p>I claim the hinged brace, J, passing through the guides, M, upon
+the inside of the ends, B, of the seat and hinged to the outer edge
+of the folding desk, H, all arranged as described whereby the
+gravity of the brace, J, as the desk is raised causes the L-shaped
+notch, L, to fit and catch in the guide, M, to hold the said desk
+raised, for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,971.--GRAIN FORK.--E G. Bullis, Manchester, Iowa, assignor to
+Charles J. Riggs, same place, and said Riggs assignor to D E. Lyon,
+Dubuque, Iowa.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of a band-cutting device with a
+pitching fork, substantially as and for the purposes described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the rearwardly-extended parts of the
+tines, C, the cross head, B, grooved bars, E, sliding cutter, F,
+and springs, L, with each other, substantially as herein shown and
+described and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the pivoted or jointed bars, G H I, with
+the sliding cutter, F, shank, J, of the fork head and handle, A,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,972.--SEED PLANTER.--Matthew S. Burdick. Milton, Wis., assignor
+for himself and John M. May.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, Thumb screw, I, in combination with part, H, and
+seed cup bar, D, when constructed, connected together and used
+substantially as and for the purposes described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Seed-cup bar, E, or its equivalent, when combined with
+seed-cup bar, D, in the same planting machine so that corn and
+pumpkin seed and other flat seeds, as squash and melon seeds, may
+be planted at one operation, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Spring, O, or its equivalent, attached to and combined with
+seed-cup bar, E, substantially as and for the purposes
+described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, Jaws or points, F and G, provided with partitions, h and h,
+for the purpose of dividing the seed, when used in combination with
+parts, A and A' B and E and N, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>5th, A general arrangement and combination of legs or bars, A
+and A', hoppers, B and C, seed-cup bars, D and E, covering, N, and
+jaws, F and G, when constructed, connected together and used
+substantially as and for the purposes described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,973.--PULLEY BLOCK.--John A. Burnap, Albany, N. Y.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of the frame, E, and pulley, F, through
+the eye of which is inserted the frame, A, having a series of
+rollers, a a, the whole constructed and used substantially as
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,974.--SADIRON.--Jesse S. Butterfield and Joseph A. Reed,
+Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The steadying, pin, d", in combination with the
+sectors, d"' d"', on the guard-plate, d', the said parts being
+constructed and arranged to operate in connection with the planes,
+a"' a"', on the projection, a', substantially as and for the
+purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The projection, a', on the base, A B, with its two opposite
+sectors or inclined planes, a" a", constructed and arranged to
+receive and hold down the inward ends, c" c", of the feet of the
+handle, C D, substantially as described and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The projecting ends, c" c", of the handle, C D, constructed
+and arranged to operate in combination with the spaces, b' b', and
+planes, a" a", substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,975.--PRUNING SHEAR.--Seth P. Carpenter, Milford, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the new or improved manufacture of pruning shears, as
+hereinbefore described, that is, as composed of the blades, a b,
+the lever, C, the long shank, B, the lever, D, the open handles, C
+C', the arm, f, and the rod, g, arranged and combined in manner,
+and for the purpose, and to operate substantially as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,976.--WASHSTAND AND CLOTHES DRYER.--Frances H. Carrier,
+Bridgeport, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the clothes drying apparatus
+with the washbasin, when they are constructed, arranged, and fitted
+for use substantially as herein described and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the cups, b c d, or their equivalents,
+with the wash basin, when they are constructed, arranged, and
+fitted for use as a toilet apparatus, substantially as herein
+described and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,977.--SPICE CASE.--John T. Carter and John Park. Lowell Mass.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The cups or boxes, c c, when arranged to operate
+substantially as described, and for the purposes fully set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The springs, k k, in combination with the cups or boxes, c
+c, for the purpose described and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination and arrangement of the case, a, with its
+feet, d d d, handle, e, loop, f, and shelves, b b b b, cups or
+boxes, c c, and spring, k k, all for the purposes substantially as
+described and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,978.--APPARATUS FOR PAINTING OR GRAINING PAILS, ETC.--Jonathan
+Carter, Winchendon, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the flexible painting or die
+printing roll with the supplying roller, for painting, graining,
+ornamenting pails, or other tapering articles.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The mechanism for holding and revolving the pail, when
+mounted on a bench or table, in combination with the movable
+printing or die roll, operating substantially in the manner as and
+for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Casting graining or other ornamental configurations on
+conical rolls so as to form a continuous body, for the purposes
+herein described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, Making die or printing conical rolls in sections, and
+securing them to the staves so as to change their position for
+making a greater variety of ornamental designs for graining and
+ornamenting hollow ware, substantially as and for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, Applying a smooth coat or body of paint or varnish with a
+flexible roller to pails, tubs, or other articles of hollow ware,
+substantially in the manner herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,979.--SAWYERS' RULE.--Thos. Carter, Louisville, Ky.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A scale so constructed and adjusted that any two
+of the three quantities of the thickness of the planks, the
+diameter of the log, and the number of the planks cut or to be cut
+from the log being given, the third of said quantities is read off
+from the scale in the manner substantially as above set forth and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, A scale exhibiting the number of turns to be given to the
+screws of the log carriage for cutting plank or boards of any
+desired thickness.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,980.--CAST METAL CASE FOR SPRING BALANCE.--John Chatillon, New
+York city.
+
+<p>I claim a cast metal case for spring balances, when provided
+with a perforated or slotted upper head for the reception to the
+pin, b, and when made substantially as and for the purpose herein
+shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,981.--VACUUM GRAIN DRYER.--Geo. Clark, Buffalo, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, the three essential features or parts: the air
+tight grain chamber, the radiations heating pipes or floors, and
+the vacuum-producing apparatus, combined and operating
+substantially as herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, the arrangement of the steam heating pipes within the grain
+chamber, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The graduated gage vessel, H, arranged as and for the
+purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,982.--DOOH LATCH.--Francis Clymer, Galion, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim the mode of attaching a combined latch and hasp, B, and
+staple, F, to doors, by means of slots, I and H, so as to permit
+the adjustment of the same substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,983.--CLAMP.--Geo. H. Coo and Geo. H. Snow, New Haven, Conn.
+
+<p>We claim the herein described clamp, consisting of the head, C,
+upon one arm of the body, [Transcribers note: illegible letter],
+the opposite arm, provided with a corresponding foot, and the said
+head having arranged therein levers, D, and combined with a screw,
+B, so as to operate to clamp between the screw and the foot,
+substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,984.--BOAT DETACHING TACKLE.--David L. Cohen, Pensacola. Fla.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the notched bars, a a, with the
+grooved blocks, B B, the sliding blocks, C, pitman, D D', and
+lever, F, substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,985.--APPARATUS FOR ELEVATING WATER.--J.R. Cole, Keaton Station,
+Tenn.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the chamber, F, provided with
+the short pipes, p p', and the pipes, p", with the pumps, G H, and
+the chambers, C D E, substantially as and for the purposes
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination and arrangement, for the purpose described,
+of the chambers, C D E F, pipes, p p' p", P P' P", and pumps, G H,
+the latter working alternately, so as to maintain a constant
+pressure upon the water in the chambers, substantially in the
+manner specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,986.--TACK HAMMER.--Thomas A. Conklin, New Britain. Conn.
+
+<p>I claim, as a new article of manufacture, a tack hammer,
+constructed in the manner and With the characteristics herein
+specified, for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,987.--FLOOR CLAMP.--Wm. Conner and C. W. Mitchell, Wilmington,
+Del.
+
+<p>We claim the combination of the frame, a, with the screws, b and
+d d, with the wedge blocks, e e, wedges, f f, and plates i i,
+constructed and arranged, as herein described, to operate as a
+clamp for clamping ship timber, flooring, and other carpenters'
+work.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,988.--BUTTON.--Geo. Cooke, Winchester, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim a button or stud, its shank attached by means of a disk
+formed concave, and subsequently compressed, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,989.--HARVESTER.--Francis C. Coppage, Terre Haute, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The combination of the double or alternate step
+wheel, E, having the inclined steps, e e e, with the two
+stepping-dogs, D D', and the springs, x x, when the said parts are
+constructed and arrange substantially in the manner and for the
+purposes described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination and arrangement of the adjusting rod, n o",
+with the cylindrical sleeve, O', the sleeve or slide, O"', the
+post, P, and the reel, O"', in such a manner that while the post P,
+supports the reel, the elevation of the latter is adjusted by the
+compound rod, n o", substantially as and for the purposes
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The rod, H, having the crank, h, and the worm, h', in
+combination with the worm segment, i, the shaft, I, the winding arm
+or segment, i', and the chain, K, substantially as and for the
+purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,990.--MACHINE FOR STRETCHING CLOTH.--A.C. Corpe, Stafford, Conn.
+
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The two gear clamps, B B, composed each of two
+wheels, a a', one placed above the other, and the upper wheels
+arranged so as to be capable of adjustment, both vertically and
+laterally, substantially as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The arrangement of gearing, as shown, in connection with the
+gear clamps, B B, and roller, C, whereby an equal movement of the
+clamps is insured, substantially as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The supplemental frame, E, provided with the roller, D, upon
+which the cloth is wound, in connection with the gearing, k u,
+clutch, o, driving pulley, m, and shaft, l, all arranged
+substantially as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,991.--ROLLER FOR DRESSING.--Benjamin R. Cotton, Lewiston, Me.
+
+<p>I claim as an improved dresser roll, a stone roll covered with
+the surfacing metal, or metal composition, substantially as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>Also, the method of surfacing a roll by placing around or over a
+central roll a metal frame as a base upon which to cement the
+surface metal, and the surfacing such frame, substantially as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,992.--WAGON LOCK.--James A. Counts, Indianapolis, Iowa. I claim
+the catch, g, the bands, h h, the spring, the bar, e, lever, k, for
+the purposes set forth and described.
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,993.--HAME TUG.--Jas. C. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The metallic hames tug, A, provided with the
+V-shaped openings, C, having inclined sides, and the tongues, D,
+adapted to receive the V-shaped block, O, formed upon the block, N,
+of the trace strap and block, O, held in place by means of the pin
+upon the spring lever stop, Q, fitting in the groove, P, in the end
+of tongue, D, of the hame tug, as herein described for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The hame clip, fastened by bolts to the hame tug,
+substantially as herein described and for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The block, N, upon the trace strap, when provided with the
+V-shaped block, C, and the spring lever, Q, as herein described for
+the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,994.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James. S. Crump, Williamsburg, Mo.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The curved eccentric arm, I, applied to the rock
+shaft, E, and operated in the manner and for the purpose
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The swinging lever, M, or its equivalent, in combination
+with the curved eccentric arm for operating the platform, as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The arrangement of one or more springs in combination with
+the curved eccentric arm, I, for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The manner of adjusting the hight of the swinging platform
+upon the supporting arms and uprights, as described.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The adjustable cant or deflecting boards, C, in combination
+with the swinging platform, as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,995.--WASHING MACHINE.--S.W. Curtiss, Sugar Grove, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim an improved washing machine, consisting box, A, provided
+with blocks, H, and roller, E, the hinged frame, B, having rollers,
+C D, and handle, G, all constructed, arranged and operating as and
+for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,998.--MACHINE FOR FORMING HAT BODIES.--Francis Degen, Newark.
+N.J.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A hat body formed partly of common and partly of
+fine stock, by first blowing on the cone a belt of fine stock, then
+over the whole cone a quantity of common stock, and finally a
+quantity of fine stock, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The close fitting cap, B, in combination with the perforated
+cone, A, of a machine for forming hat bodies, substantially as and
+for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The slide, D, in combination with the trunk, C, cap, B, and
+perforated cone, A, substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,997.--MAIL-BAG FASTENER.--S. Denison, Portlandville, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the hooks, C, constructed substantially as herein shown
+and described, in combination with the straps, D and F, with the
+bag, B, and staples, A, as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,998.--SAWBUCK.--Henry J. Dill, Cummington, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the clamps, D, the treadle, E', the arms, E, springs,
+F', and rods, F, constructed, arranged, and operating, in
+combination with the stationary part, A, substantially as shown and
+described for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+71,999.--CARRIAGE FOR ROCK DRILL.--Thomas Doane, Boston, Mass. I
+claim the arrangement of the round bars, E F G and H, of a rock
+drill carriage into a frame, for the reception of rock drilling
+machines which shall be able to reach therefrom any point where it
+is desirable to bore a hole, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.
+
+<p>2d, The position of the horizontal round bars, E and F, under an
+acute (more or less) angle, d, to the side frame of a rock drill
+carriage, or to the alignment of the tunnel, substantially as and
+for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The construction of a rock drill carriage for driving a
+tunnel or mine so as to swing in a vertical direction on the
+forward wheels and axle, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,000.--RAILWAY CHAIR.--John H. Downing, Salem, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the single-headed chair, A, in combination with a
+sectional railroad rail, arranged as and for the purpose shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,001.--ROTARY PUMP.--John Doyle, Hoboken, N. J., and Timothy A.
+Martin, New York city.
+
+<p>We claim the two drums, A C, placed concentrically one within
+the other, the chamber, D, air passages, E E', valves, F G, and
+tubular journals, B B', all arranged and combined to operate in
+connection with water or other liquid placed in the space or spaces
+between the two drums, A C, substantially in the manner as and for
+the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,002.--GRINDING MILL.--James F. Drummond, New York city.
+
+<p>I claim the tubular inlet-journal, b, having its interior
+contracted around the feed pipe at one point, and thence flaring
+toward the cylinder and the blast pipe, substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,003.--PIVOT GEARING.--Joseph J. Duchesne, Lacon, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim the circular bed plate, A, in combination with the
+pinion plate, B, and coupling plate, C, secured by the set screw,
+S, the whole arranged and operating substantially as and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,004.--CULTIVATOR.--William Duffner, Petersburg, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim the cultivator composed of the elements, A B B' C D E F
+H I J N, and the device for regulating the depth of the shovels,
+composed of the elements, G K L M P, constructed and arranged as
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,005.--WOVEN FABRIC.--J. Renshaw, East Greenwhich, R.I.
+
+<p>I claim the fabric, herein described, as a new article of
+manufacture.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,006.--HORSE RAKE.--Edward A. Field, Sidney, Me.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The application of each tooth, E, to its arm, D,
+by means of a round tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with the axis
+of the tooth, and going into the arm, the same being substantially
+as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also, the combination as well as the arrangement of the
+adjustable brace d, and the staple or clasping wire, f, with the
+arm and the tooth, when applid by means substantially as specified,
+viz., a cylindrical tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with the axis
+of the tooth, and going into a corresponding hole made in the
+arm.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Also, the combination of the damping screw, h, with the arm,
+and the tooth applied to such arm by a tenon arranged at an obtuse
+angle with the axis of the tooth as specified.</p>
+
+<p>4th, Also, the arrangement of the rope, or its equivalent, with
+the several arms and their teeth, and the braces thereof, the said
+rope being to operate as and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,007.--PUNCH FOR FORMING CLASP.--Charles D. Flesche, New York
+city.
+
+<p>I claim the sliding punch, B, in combination with the plates, A
+A', cutters, b b, an spring, e, substantially as and for the
+purpose herein shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,008.--SELF-FASTENING SPRING FOR WEBBING.--John Flinn,
+Philadelphia, Pa., assignor to Archer Steel, same place.
+
+<p>I claim a spiral spring, for webbing, having the wire at one end
+of the spiral coils, A A, bent in the manner described and shown by
+B C D E, for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,009.--CARVING KNIFE AND FORK HOLDER.--Alden T. Foster, Albany,
+N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, as an article of manufacture, the dish or stand, A,
+constructed substantially as described, with notches, a a and c c,
+as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,010.--LAMP CHIMNEY.--Sam'l W. Fowler, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the construction of the glass chimney, with its concave
+and convex deflectors, J and E, on each side, and collar, B,
+beneath, with its projections, C C, as herein described and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,011.--CARTRIDGE BOX.--William Freeborn, Tivoli, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the square box, A, made of leather or any suitable
+material, when constructed with a series of round, fluted, or
+ruffled holders, B, on the inside, made of any firm or flexible
+material, a series of holders, B, being attached to each flap, C,
+in front, and the flaps buttoning to the sides of the box, A, as
+herein described and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,012.--DEVICE FOR HITCHING HORSES.--Samuel Galbraith, New
+Orleans, La.
+
+<p>I claim the device above described, consisting of the rings, A
+and B, and the pivoted curved jaws, C C, meeting at one extremity
+at e' e', and connected at the other by means of the rods, r r, and
+springs, s, working in the tube, substantially as and for the
+purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,013.--CAPPING SCREWS.--J. Gardner, New Haven, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, Cutting away or depressing the cap at the point
+where it meets the nick in the screw head, substantially as
+described, so that such cut away or depressed portion, while
+connected with and forming part of the cap shall lie within outline
+the nick in the screw head, as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, A capped screw in which the slot or depression in the cap
+corresponding to the nick in the screw head is forced,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,014.--TIGHT AND LOOSE PULLEY.--Joseph P. Gates, Lincoln, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim the construction of the pulley, e, in two sections, with
+the arrangement and combination of the ram spring, F, the rebound
+guard, G, the stop flange, I, the case dog, J, and spring, K, the
+case dog ram, L, the shuttle key, P, and stands, Z, and arm, b,
+with cam, a, when constructed, arranged, and operated as herein
+described and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,015.--BRICK MACHINE.--Samuel Gissinger, Allegheny City, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The device for moving the mold on to the roller
+way, G, consisting of the arm, l, held by a spring, m', lever, m,
+pin, n, on the gear wheel, o, and block, j, moving in the slot, h,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The device for moving the molds under the hopper, consisting
+of the gear wheel, p, operated by the gear wheel, c, arm, k', and
+block, k, moving the slot, l, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, In combination with the above, the gear wheel, o, shaft, B,
+grinding knives, C, stationary knives, D, and fillers, F, in the
+hopper, A, substantially as and for the purposes described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The roller way, O, provided with openings and rollers, g
+and g', substantially as and for the purposes described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,016.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James H. Glass and Albert J Glass,
+McGregor, Iowa.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The combination of the wheel, L, with the rake
+wheel, A and arms, C, substantially as herein shown and described
+and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the cam, O, and bent or crooked lever, M,
+with the shaft N, of the gear wheel, L, and with the arm, I,
+rigidly connected with the switch, F, substantially as herein shown
+and described and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,017.--METHOD OF MOLDING PLASTIC MATERIAL.--Wm. B, Gleason,
+Boston, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the process substantially as and for the purposes
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,018.--HAND CULTIVATOR.--Wm. C. Goodwin, Hampden, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the frame, C, with frame, G,
+and the set screws, x and y, and binding screw, f, when they are
+constructed, arranged, and fitted for adjusting the blades,
+substantially as herein described and set, forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the blade with the foot and shank, when
+the foot is made with a keel, like v, to guide the blade and
+strengthen the shank, substantially as herein described and set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the handle, D, with the frame, G, when
+the handle is made adjustable by means of the tongue, h, and set
+screw, j, and the whole is constructed, combined, and fitted for
+use substantially as herein described and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,019.--APPARATUS FOR MAKING DIPPED CANDLES.--Peter R. Gottstein,
+Houghton, Mich.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination and arrangement, substantially as
+described, of the weighted cistern, B, car, A, and straps, C, for
+the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the cistern, B, car, A, and track, I,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination and arrangement of the slab or board, J,
+with the weighted cistern, B, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The new process of producing dipped candles by raising the
+molten tallow or other liquid to the wicks, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,020.--CORN SHELLER.--Joseph Gould, Grinnell, Iowa.
+
+<p>I claim the roller, C, having its teeth placed upon its face in
+the manner herein described, and placed within the box between the
+stationary board, b, and adjustable board, F, by means of its
+curved springs or oblong slot, when used in combination with
+metallic inclined plane, E, and hopper, B, with false bottom, as
+herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,021.--KNIFE CLEANER.--Lewis Goulding, Medfield, assignor to
+himself and James E. Carpenter, Foxborough, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination in an implement for scouring
+knives, of the bar, B, with its adjustable pad, g, arranged for
+operation as and for the purposes herein shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also in combination with the board or tablet, A, the bar, B,
+provided with the scouring pad, g, and pivoted to such board, and
+operating with its upper surface, or upon an inclined bed formed
+thereon, essentially as herein set forth and explained.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Also the combination with the bar, B, and its pad, of the
+knife bed and the enclosure for holding and receiving the scouring
+material, arranged relatively to each other and to the bar, B, as
+herein shown and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,022.--FENCE POST.--David M. Graham, Evansville, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The construction of double portable fence posts,
+attached by metallic bevel clasps, with flanges, slots, and
+tongues, and secured by keys, substantially in the manner and for
+the purposes as herein described and shown.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The adjustable anchors or braces attached by metallic eyes
+and key, and the combination of the feet of the posts and base,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,023.--STEAM GAGE.--Albert S. Greene (assignor to John F.
+Olmsted), Washington, D.C.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The construction of a steam gage with two columns
+of mercury, A and F, communicating with each other at their lower
+extremities by means of the flexible diaphragms, c and d. and the
+solid double-headed lifter C, substantially in the manner and for
+the purpose as herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The solid double headed lifter, C, in combination with the
+flexible diaphragms, c and d, and the primary and secondary
+reservoirs, substantially in the manner and for the purpose as
+herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The transmission of the pressure of steam from one column to
+the other by means of a solid double headed lifter, in combination
+with the flexible diaphragms, c and d, substantially in the manner
+and for the purpose as herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, Providing the primary reservoir, I, with the screw plunger,
+H, substantially in the manner and for the purpose as herein set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,024.--MACHINE FOR WALL BUILDING AND STUMP EXTRACTING.--Thomas S.
+Greenman, Mystic Bridge, assignor to George W. Packer, Jr., Mystic
+River, Conn.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The within described novel construction of a truss
+for a wall building machine, the same consisting in the pyramidal
+framing, A B B, the horizontal timbers, D D, uprights. E F,
+holding-down bolts G J, and inclined braces, I H, combined and
+arranged substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also in such truss firmly securing the timbers, D D, to the
+pyramidal framing, A B B, by enlarging and bolting, or equivalent
+fastenings, at the points of contact, in addition to the truss work
+before described, substantially as and for the purpose herein
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Also the diagonal arrangement of the holding-down bolts, G,
+at the front of my truss, the same being arranged relatively to the
+timbers, D, triangular frame, A B B, and their several connections,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,025.--WINDOW SCREEN.--A.W. Griffith, Roxbury, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the roller cover, E, in combination with the removable
+screen, D, spring roller, C, sash, A, and window frame, as herein
+described for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,026.--FERTILIZER.--Wm.C. Grimes, Ladiesburg, Md.
+
+<p>I claim forming a fertilizer in the manner herein described, of
+the ingredients and proportions substantially as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,027.--CULTIVATOR.--John Gross and John C. Tunison, Decatur, Ill.
+
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, the arrangement and combined action of the two
+frames, so that when any permanent obstruction comes against any of
+the plows the frames will disconnect, and the back frame ride or
+move up on the front one and thus avoid breakage, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also a frictional spring hook upon the tongue or tongue
+frame, for catching or holding upon a cross bar of the rear frame
+so that the two frames will not disconnect until the pressure upon
+the plow or plows exceeds that for which the hook has been
+adjusted, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,028.--HOSE SHIELD.--John A. Hasse, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the floor or footway, C, with the
+side pieces, b b, of a sectional hose bridge, constructed
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,029.--SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, Newtown, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the application of detachable wings to a sky rocket,
+through the medium of a collar or band, arranged so that the wings
+may be detached from the collar or band, or the latter detached
+from the rocket, substantially as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,030.--SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, East Williamsburg, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the attachment to a sky rocket of three or more sticks,
+at equal distances apart, substantially in the manner and for the
+purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,031.--MACHINE FOR REFITTING CONICAL VALVE.--Chas. F. Hall,
+Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, last, A milling tool with one or more cutters attached
+to one or more arms or longitudinal sections of a cone, whether
+straight or oblique, whereby conical valves of different sizes may
+refitted, constructed substantially as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination therewith, the yielding center, C,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,032.--COLLECTING OXIDE OF ZINC.--Geo.C. Hall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A building, structure, or compartment, A, provided
+with openings, a, covered by screens, B, substantially as and for
+the purpose set forth,</p>
+
+<p>2d, A screen for separating the oxide of zinc from the fumes and
+gases of burning zinc ore, composed of ground cork, hair, wool,
+sponge, or other suitable or similar material, confined within a
+suitable chamber, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,033.--REGISTER FOR ODOMETERS.--Henry F. Hart, New York City.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement in an inclined position of the counting
+wheels, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, upon shafts of equal lengths, in
+combination with the notched and perforated lid, B, as herein shown
+and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,034.--NECKTIE.--Wm.H. Hart, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim a bow or tie, A, having an elastic loop or cord, B,
+arranged horizontally at its rear, with both of its ends free, for
+the purpose substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,035.--ELLIPTIC CARRIAGE SPRING.--Horace R. Hawkins, Akron. Ohio.
+
+
+<p>I claim an elliptical carriage spring composed of a single
+piece, F, or two separate pieces, E E, of steel, united by means of
+blocks and bolts, substantially as herein shown and specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,038.--HATCH-LINING DRAWINGS.--E.K. Haynes, Hanover, N.H.
+
+<p>I claim a straight-edge or scale having a mechanism for
+effecting an intermittent movement of the same, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>Also in combination therewith the tongue, q, tor angular lining,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>Also in combination with the feed mechanism, a mechanism for
+presenting the straight edge in positions radiating from a center,
+substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,037.--PLATFORM SCALE.--D. Hazzard, Milton, Del.
+
+<p>I claim the Hollow stand, A, the spindle, C, the springs, D, the
+elastic rod, G, and the graduated plate, H, in combination and
+arranged substantially as shown and described tor the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,038.--PIANO LOCK.--Adam Helmstaedter, Newark, N.J.
+
+<p>I claim the pin, a, secured in the oscillating hook, C, and
+catching in a slot in the hook, C', substantially as and tor the
+purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,039.--TWEER.--John B. Himberg, Frederick City, Md.
+
+<p>I claim a tweer consisting of the box, A, annular cover, C, with
+a convex under side, and of the removable ring, E, from which the
+concave plate, F, is suspended, all made and operating
+substantially as herein shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,040.--LAMP FOR BURNING PETROLEUM.--James Hinks and Joseph Hinks,
+Birmingham, England.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, Constructing the burners of the said lamps
+substantially in the manner hereinbefore described and illustrated
+in figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, of the accompanying drawings, that
+is to say, the combination in the same burner, of two or more flat
+or curved wick cases or holders, in which two or more flat wicks
+are placed, so as to produce thereby two or more flat flames or
+elliptical of nearly circular flames.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Constructing and arranging the shade holders or galleries of
+the said lamps for the purpose of admitting air to the flames,
+substantially in the manner hereinbefore described, and illustrated
+in figs. 7, 11, 12 13 and 14, of the accompanying drawings.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Supporting the shade holders or galleries in a vase, or cup
+on the top of the pillar of the lamp, and supplying air to the lamp
+through the said pillar or vase, or supporting them in a cup or
+vase without a pillar, the air in this case being supplied through
+the vase, substantially in the manner hereinbefore described, and
+illustrated in fig. 7 of the accompanying drawings.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The improvement described and illustrated in figs. 11, 12,
+13, and 14, of the accompanying drawings, for isolating the shade
+from the shade holder or gallery.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The arrangement or combination of the parts of
+punkah-protectors or wind protectors, substantially in the manner
+hereinbefore described, and illustrated in figs. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
+15, and 16, of the accompanying drawings.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,041.--DEVICE FOR LASHING AND BINDING.--John M. Hirlinger, Red
+Rock, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the cord, A, provided with the links, B and C, hooked
+lever, D, and slide, E, with its ring, a, arranged and used as and
+for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,042.--TOOL FOR OPENING FRUIT CANS.--Horace Holt, New York city.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A tool for opening sheet metal cans, composed of a
+hand lever, B, carrying a tooth, c, and connected to tongs, A, or
+other equivalent means, capable of clamping said tooth-carrying
+lever to the can, as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Placing the tooth, c, in an oblique direction, when the same
+is used in combination with the hand lever, B, and clamping device
+A, substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The raised bearing, d, in combination with the lever, B, and
+clamping device, A, substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,043.--MOP WRINGER.--Zadok Howe, Lowell, Mich.
+
+<p>I claim the treadle, G, and spring bail, E, in combination with
+the rollers, B and C, the same being used as and for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,044.--MACHINE FOR MAKING EYELETS.--David K. Hoxsie, Providence,
+R.I.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the eyelet forming punch, C, the
+eyelet forming die, e, and the punch, G, arranged and operating
+substantially as herein described, for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>Also, in combination with the eyelet forming punch, J, and
+cutting punch, H, as described, the spring or snapper, g, arranged
+and operating substantially as described, for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,045.--RAILWAY SLEEPING CAR.--George W. Hunt, Hopkinton, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the construction and arrangement of the backs of car
+seats, by which the whole of some of the backs, and parts of
+others, are formed into berths, in connection with adjacent seats,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>Also, the combination of the leaves, n, p, and q, hinged as
+shown, and to fold together, for a day car, or to be extended and
+made into a berth for a night car, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,046.--HARVESTER.--George M. Jackson, North Hector, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement and combination of the toothed wheels, S
+and T, crank, U, box, W, of the hinged frame, V, adjustable finger
+bar, J, hoisting rope or chain, Y, and lever, Z, when constructed
+and operated as herein described and for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,047.--REVERSIBLE SADIRON.--S.M. Johnson, Lockport, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination, with a reversible sadiron, A, of
+the hollow handle, C, forming a reservoir, i, the pipe, D, leg, l,
+and set screw, H, or equivalent, arrranged and operating
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also, in combination therewith, the pipe, E, provided with
+burner, e, cone, G, and stop-cock, F, arranged and operating
+substantially as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,048.--BOOT AND SHOE.--William Keats, and John Keats, Street,
+England.
+
+<p>We claim the construction of coverings for the feet,
+substantially hereinbefore set forth, that is so say, with the sole
+cut at the edge, and sewed to the edge of the upper while turned
+outward, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,049.--MUFF.--M.A. King, New York city.
+
+<p>I claim a muff provided with the skeleton spring frame B, made
+in sections, for the purpose of sustaining its cylindrical form,
+and adapting it for use as a reticule or pocket, substantially as
+shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,050.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Alfred Knapp, North Fairfield, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim the hinged chisel, c, in combination with the main
+piece, A, rod, B, brace piece, G, and holder, D, constructed
+substantially as described, and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,051.--FIFTH WHEEL FOR CARRIAGES.--Joshua Lawrence, Palmyra, N.Y.
+
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the housings, a a, inclosing the
+rollers, b b, with the bows, G H, the whole conducted and arranged
+as described, and operating in the manner and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,052.--WASHING-MACHINE.--J.Q. Leffingwell, Nevada, Iowa.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the semi-cylindrical box, D, segment,
+W, pinion</p>
+
+<p>P, parts, m m', lever, H, and ribs, r, as herein described, for
+the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,053.--DOOR-FASTENER.--Francis C. Levaliey, Warnerville, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the sliding wedge bolt, F, in combination with the
+sliding spring catch, K, and cases, E J, as herein described, for
+the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,054.--CONDENSING ENGINE.--William A. Lighthall, New York city.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of the ordinary jet condenser, B, air
+pump, D, and hot well, E, with the surface condenser, F, and the
+valves, H K, and L, as shown and described, so that the change from
+the use of the jet condenser can be made at will, and <i>vice
+versa</i>,</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+73,055.--MACHINE FOR FORMING AND TEMPERING ELLIPTIC SPRINGS.--Geo.
+S. Long, Bridgeport, Ct.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A steel spring former, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The vibrating rod, B, and shoe, f', and any former, F, in
+combination with the slotted wheel, W, and roller, W',
+substantially as shown and described, and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The hollow shaft, s', and roller, W, in combination with the
+binder or presser, D, substantially as shown and described, and for
+the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The sliding crank pin, p, in combination with the slotted
+wheel, W, and slotted vibrating rod, B, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,056.--FURNACE FOR HOT AIR BLAST.--Richard Long, Chillicothe,
+Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, Constructing the air pipe of a furnace-blast
+heater of fire clay, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Constructing the air pipe of an oval or other equivalent
+form, and uniting the sections of which it is composed by socket
+joints, with clumps and keys, substantially as shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Forming the supporting walls, B, of firebrick, with iron
+plates between the courses, substantially as shown and
+described,</p>
+
+<p>4th, Placing an open or a solid plate beneath the air pipe,
+substantially as and for the purposes herein described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,057.--CLOTHES RACK.--Eugene F. Lyman, Indianapolis, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim the combination and arrangement of the semi-circular
+racks G and H, the arms, f and c, the sockets and staples for the
+arms, and the box, A B C D, all operating substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,058.--CENTER BOARD FOR VESSELS.--E. J. McFarlin, San Francisco,
+Cal.
+
+<p>I claim the location of the center boards, or other equivalent
+devices for the same specific purpose, in the extreme bow and stern
+of vessels, that is to say, the placing of the said boards forward
+of the foremast or aft of the mainmast, in two masted vessels, and
+forward of the foremast and aft of the mizzen mast in three masted
+vessels, substantially as shown and described, and for the objects
+and purposes specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,059.--REGISTER POINTS FOR PRINTING PRESS.--E. W. McGowan, New
+York city.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The pivoted or jointed pointer, B, having a spring
+or equivalent weight attached, and arranged to operate in the
+manner substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The tube, A, provided with the slotted cap plate, b, and the
+nut, C, when used in connection with the pointer, for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,060.--ROOFING.--Orville Manly, Garrettsville, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, a roof composed of tiles, a and b, having spaces,
+S, between them for a water tight cement, substantially as shown
+and described, and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The saturated tiles, a, and the saturated tiles, b,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The lower or outer row of tiles, b, when laid together,
+forming an eaves trough, substantially as shown and described, and
+for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,061.--REFINING CAST IRON AND CONVERTING IT INTO STEEL.--Emile
+Martin and Pierre E. Martin, Paris, France.
+
+<p>We claim the method and means for refining and converting cast
+iron into cast steel and other metals, substantially as herein
+shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,062.--STRAW CUTTER.--John W. Mauzy, Richmond, and James Hughes,
+Cambridge, Ind., assignor to James Hughes.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The combination of the side pieces, D D,
+constructed as described, containing the bearings for the cutting
+mechanism, the shearing bar, B, with square faces, and the spirally
+bladed knife, C, arranged substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the perforated rollers, E, ratchet
+wheels, F, pawls, H1, i add R, adjustable oscillating arm, G1,
+eccentric rod, L, and eccentric, M, respectively, constructed and
+arranged substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The arrangement of the cap, G, rollers, E E, covers, Q,
+sides pieces, D D, knife, C, and the driving and the feed
+mechanism, constructed and combined substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The feed rollers E, when constructed from sheet metal, and
+punched from the inside, forming projections as shown, for feeding
+the straw to the knife.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The metallic side pieces, D D, constructed as described, in
+combination with the bar, B, knife, C, feed rollers, E E, arranged
+substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The combination of the eccentric, M, on the knife shaft,
+eccentric rod, L, and oscillating arm, G1, when the latter are so
+arranged as to regulate the cut by adjusting the point of
+attachment, substantially in the manner set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,063.--CONVERTIBLE SHOT GUN AND RIFLE.--Samuel McCulloch, Yellow
+Springs, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The removable barrel, C, constructed with external
+collars, c, and secured within a shot gun barrel, A, by a screw, D,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also the plug, F, for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,064.--DERRICK.--D. J. McDonald, Gold Hill, Nevada.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The derrick standard, L, and frame, K, fitted in
+the derrick frame, J, and arranged as shown, for the ready
+adjustment of the standard, L.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The fitting of the derrick frame, J, on the wagon frame, as
+shown, to wit by means of the circular plate, D, frame, F, and
+circular plate, G, with the wheel, E, and pinion, Y, to admit of
+the ready turning of the derrick, as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The supports, D, provided with screws, a, and attached to
+the frame, B as shown, in connection with the levels, b, in
+platform, C, for the purpose of levelling the device, substantially
+as described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The angular platform, C, applied to the wagon, A, when used
+in combination with a revolving derrick frame, J, substantially as
+and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,065.--AUGERS.--John A. McGee (assignor to Theodore Mace), New
+York city.
+
+<p>I claim the boring instrument formed with a cutting edge
+extending outwardly from the base of the tapering screw, and curved
+backwards and downwards until it intersects the periphery of the
+tool, as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,066.--DRY DOCK.--Israel J. Merritt, New York city.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The arrangement and combination with a floating
+section or dock, A, of one or more wells, through which a lifting
+chain or chains are passed down to the vessel or object to be
+raised, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The arrangement and combination of the lever, J, with the
+floating dock or section, A, and chain or chains, C, substantially
+as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The shape of the well, B, the same being made flaring from
+its top downwards, so as to allow the chains to go or be conducted
+from the mouth of the well directly towards the vessel or object to
+be raised, substantially as shown.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,067.--KNIFE AND FORK CLEANER.--John Merritt, New York city.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the circular disks, D, leather
+or equivalent rubbers, K, shaft, A, holding plates, E E', adjusting
+nut, G, and adjusting screw, I, with each other and with the box,
+B, substantially as herein shown and described, and for the purpose
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the friction wheel, O, brush, N, and
+shaft, L, with each other, and with the disk, D, and box, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described, and for the purpose
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the lever, M, spring, P, and hook, R,
+with the brush shaft, L, and box, B, substantially as herein shown
+and described, and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,068.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--A. Millochan, New York city,
+assignor to R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
+
+<p>I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black
+by condensing the carbonaceous vapors upon a surface directly over
+the flame, that is constantly kept sufficiently cool by artificial
+means.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,069.--CAR BRAKE.--James Mitchell, La Porte, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the lever, A, rod, B, lever, C,
+pawls, D and D1, spring, D2, and ratchet wheel, E, substantially as
+and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the shaft, E3, collar, R, arm, R',
+collar, S, and shaft, I, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the shaft, I, spiral collar, U, lever, T,
+and arm, R, for disengaging the brakes, substantially as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The combination of the ratchet bar, P, with the inclined
+face, P1, and catch lever, G, substantially as and for the purpose
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The combination of the ratchet bar, P, with its shoulder,
+P2, and the lever, T, substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,070.--AUTOMATIC TABLE FOR TEACHING.--Hannah Munson, Rockford,
+Ill., administratrix of the estate of Wm. C. Munson, deceased.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the frame, A, with its pivoted
+pointers, C C, and hooks, e e, and movable bars, B B, with pointers
+and charts, D, as constructed, the whole being arranged and used
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,071.--HYDRANT.--John G. Murdock, Cincinnati, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The hollow plunger, E, having the interior valve,
+I, and sleeve packing, F, which respectively close and encircle the
+supply and waste pipe, B, as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination with the supply and waste pipe, B, and valve,
+I, the vertically adjustable hollow plunger, E, for the object
+stated.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The adjustable shoulder or lock nut, J, in combination and
+arrangement with the elements, B, D, I and E.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The arrangement of internally packed plunger, E, which
+surrounds and packs a vertical supply pipe, B, having one or more
+waste ways, D, and being enclosed within and guided by a cup, C,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,072.--CLEANER FOR LAMP CHIMNEYS.--R.B. Musson, Champaign, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim a cleaner for lamp chimneys, bottles, and other articles
+of a similar character, consisting of strips of rubber, or other
+soft elastic substance, secure to a holder, and arranged in manner
+and for the purposes substantially above set forth and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,073.--BOOT AND SHOE HEEL.--Erastus Newhall, Lynn, assignor to
+himself and John R. Moffitt, Chelsea, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim a heel made with a circular thread and a corresponding
+seat, when one or both of the two parts are made of elastic
+material, and are united substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,074.--PORTABLE HOT AIR CONDUCTOR.--John B. Oldershaw, Baltimore,
+Md.
+
+<p>I claim a portable hot air receiver and conductor, constructed,
+arranged and operating in connection with a stove, for the purpose
+of heating apartments above it, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,075.--VINE HOLDER.--Garret J. Olendorf and Albert O. Parshall,
+Middlefield, N.Y.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The frame, A, constructed as described and set
+forth, for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d. The cord, B, combined with and supported by frame, A, as
+described and set forth, for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,076.--BREECH-LOADING FIRE-ARMS.--Henry O. Peabody (assignor to
+the Providence Tool Company), Providence, R.I.
+
+<p>I claim combining the breech block, A, hinged at its posterior
+extremity, and operating as described, with the hammer, D, by means
+of the protuberant inclined plane, C, or its equivalent,
+substantially as described for the purposes specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,077.--RAILWAY CROSSINGS.--Stanhope Perkins, Fairfield, England.
+
+<p>I claim forming the points or V-parts of crossings, without
+splice, by bending the rail, prepared as above described, back upon
+itself, and securing the abutting parts in the manner and for the
+purpose above set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,078.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
+
+
+<p>I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black,
+by introducing atmospheric air to the flame, by artificial means,
+for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,079.--AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, An axle box, substantially as shown and described,
+and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The sleeve or thimble, A, in combination with the end
+pieces, B, substantially as shown and described, and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The shoulder, a1, and the shoulder, a2, in combination with
+the sleeve A, and end pieces, B, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,080.--RAILWAY CHAIR.--Leander Pollock, (assignor to himself and
+John P. Schenck, Jr.), Matteawan, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, A railroad-chair which is divided by an inclined
+line drawn through the base, into two parts, A and B, each part
+carrying one of the cheeks, and all made and operating
+substantially as herein shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Interposing an elastic plate, g, between the edge of the
+upper base, d, and the stationary cheek, a, substantially as and
+for the purpose herein shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,081.--VENTILATING HAY-MOWS.--Geo. Race, Norwich, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim making vertical perforated pipes, having lateral
+branches extending out from the main pipe for the purpose of
+ventilating hay-mows, and stacks of hay or grain, substantially as
+herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,082.--PNEUMATIC CAR.--Louis Ransom, Lansingburg, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim in combination with a pneumatic car, a series of metal
+cylinders for containing compressed air, the said cylinders being
+connected by pipes, so as to form one common reservoir
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, I also claim the combination, with a stove for warming the
+car, or other heating apparatus, a conducting pipe, for the
+compressed air, so located with reference to the stove or other
+heating apparatus that the compressed air in passing through it
+will become heated, and have its expansive power increased thereby,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, I also claim the compound flexible pipe, constructed
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, I also claim the muffler, D, for the purpose of deadening
+the sound of the escaping air as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,083.--MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--E.B. Rich, (assignor to
+himself and Andre Cashing), Boston, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim the sliding holder, B. and adjustable rail, C, in
+combination with the grinding wheel, D, constructed and arranged to
+operate as herein described, for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>72.084.--AUTOMATIC REGISTER.--J.T. Buckley, Ottawa, Ill.
+administrator of the estate of Stephen Rigler, deceased.</p>
+
+<p>I claim 1st, Operating a register slide so as to regulate the
+temperature of apartments, by means of a column of mercury within a
+tube, which is arranged within the register itself and acts upon
+said slide through the means substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of an index hand, B, with a register
+arranged and operated by a column of mercury within a tube, which
+is arranged within the register itself, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination with a circular turning register slide, B,
+of mercury pipe, G', piston rod, g1, cross head, g, toothed lever,
+F, spur wheel, d, and shaft, b, arranged, constructed and operating
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,085.--SHOVEL PLOW, CULTIVATOR, ETC.--P.A. Ross, Harveys, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The combination of the notched rack, E, and
+removable pin, F, with the pivoted or rocking cross-bar, C, and
+slotted standard, B, substantially as herein shown and described
+and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Connecting the forward ends of the handles, D, to the beam,
+A, by means of the hook or eye-bolt, G, and pivoted bar or plate,
+H, when used in connection with the pivoted or rocking cross bar,
+C, and pin, F, substantially as herein shown and described and for
+the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,086.--FENCE POST.--Robert Ramsey, New Wilmington, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the fence-post, P P' P", having dove-tail gains at its
+lower end, in combination with the parallel slits, A A', and the
+keys, e e e e, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,087.--CHURN.--J.A. Rowley, Vanceburg, Ky.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement substantially as described of the
+driving wheel, C, shafts, c c', spring, D, notched bracket, E e.
+and friction pulley, F G, for the purpose of imparting a rotary
+motion to the dasher shaft, f, in the manner herein described and
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,088.--STEAM TRAP.--David Saunders, Brooklyn, N.Y. assignor to
+Jos. Nason &amp; Co., New York city.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The arrangement of the central part, C, of the
+cover and main cover, B, substantially as herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The arrangement of the stop-joint between the floating part
+and the fixed part of the apparatus, whereby to avoid the clogging
+by accumulations of dirt as specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The arrangement of the tubes E and H, the tube, H, being
+mounted upon the floating part, substantially as herein
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,089.--DOOR SPRING.--Rudolph Schrader, Indianapolis, Ind.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, The door-spring, constructed as described,
+consisting of the hollow socket, F, placed over the square shank of
+the door arm: and provided with the right angular arm, J, sleeve,
+E, to which the inner end of the coiled spring, D, is securely
+fastened, fitting at or alternating upon the socket, F, and
+provided with the right angular arm, I, resting against the post,
+H, in the case, A, the free end, G, of the spring resting against
+the opposite side of said post, all operating as described for the
+purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The spring, D, operated by means of the right angular arm,
+J, of the hollow shank, F, engaging with the outer end, G, of the
+spring when the door moves in one direction, and when moving in the
+opposite direction engaging with the arm, I, of the sleeve, E, to
+which the inner end of the spring is secured substantially as
+described for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination and arrangement within the case, A, of the
+spring, D, hollow socket, F, having arm, J, sleeve, E, having arm,
+I, post, H, and hook, G, operating as described for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,090.--POLE COUPLING FOR VEHICLES.--Anson Searls, N.Y. city.
+
+<p>I claim the circular joints, B B, and the arrangement of the
+ratchet teeth, K K, springs, D D, and bolts, E E, in combination
+with the arm, A, substantially as described and for the purposes
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,091.--CARRIAGE.--Anson Searls, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The axle composed of the steel bars, d and g,
+attached, as herein described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The clip b, passing around under the axle, with its ends
+fastened to the plate a, on the rocker, both before and behind the
+axle, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,092.--STEAM ENGINE.--George Shale, Taunton, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The steam-chest, B, constructed with the chambers,
+gh, and partition, p, in combination with the steam and exhaust
+pipes, and cylinder, a, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The valve-rods, i i', provided with the recesses or
+chambers, k k, in combination with the partition, p, constructed as
+described, and operated by the lever, l, as and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,093.--FERRULE.--Archibald Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim a ferrule, provided internally, or at its inner side,
+with oblique spurs or projections, substantially as and for the
+purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,094.--FENCE POST.--Warren H. Shay, Sylvania, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim the plank standards, B B, joined by the pins, a a, the
+braces, A A, and the cross-piece, C, combined and secured by the
+dove-tail tenons, o b, the gib and key, c d, and the keys, g g,
+substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,095.--TABULAR HEATER.--C.J.Shepard, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the grate, E, ash-pit, D, and
+combustion-chamber, C, with the slide-valve, I, for the purposes
+indicated.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The slide-valve at the junction of the upper and under front
+flue, for the purposes described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The upper front flue covered externally with a
+non-conducting lining as a portion of the combustion-chamber.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The corrugated tubular externally-flanged chamber, provided
+with an incombustible termination, constructed and operating
+substantially as shown for the purposes pointed out.</p>
+
+<p>5th, A semi-cylindrical reverberating chamber of combustion,
+when combined with a flue and a series of tubes, for the purposes
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>6th, A feeding-chamber in combination with an arched chamber of
+combustion and the abutments for properly distributing the fuel
+upon the grate.</p>
+
+<p>7th, Constructing the bed-plate or grate-plate in such a manner
+that the same shall form a support for the grate and brick-work of
+the chamber of combustion, as well as the bed of the front
+flue.</p>
+
+<p>8th, The division-plate, in combination with a series of tubes,
+for the purposes fully described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,096.--WINDOW-SASH SUPPORTER.--J.W.Simpson, Newark, N.J.
+
+<p>I claim the lever, d, and wedge, b, constructed, combined, and
+operated substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+hereinabove set forth.</p>
+
+<p>Also, the socket, m, with its ratch, n, and the catch, i, on the
+lever, d, in combination with the lever and wedge, in the manner
+and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,097.--STAKE-HOLDER FOR RAILROAD CARS.--Thomas A. Slack, Peoria
+county, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of revolving staple, stakes, and
+divisional "coal sides." as described and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,098.--EXCAVATOR.--Benjamin Slusser, Sidney, Ohio, assignor to
+himself and Elias M. Gluck, same place.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The method of elevating or adjusting the plough of
+an excavator by the rotary motion of the forward axle, derived from
+the forward wheels by means of the clutches, a' a', substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination with the above, the plough, P, racks, r r,
+and pinion, a, when the latter is fixed to the axle, and operates
+to raise the plough by power derived from the axle, substantially
+as and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the rocking cart, C, gear, e e'e", apron,
+B, and plough, P, when the parts are so constructed and arranged
+that by the raising or depressing of the plough, the wheels, e e',
+shall be thrown into or out of gear, and the apron put in motion or
+stopped, substantially as and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>4th. The combination of the looped rods, w w w, with the arms, v
+v v, doors, m m' m", and lever, 1", substantially as and for the
+purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The lips or projections, o o, of the doors, m m' m",
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>6th. The combination of the rod, u, lever, l', spring, s,
+trigger, n, doors, m m' m", having the lips, o o o, rod, y', and
+hook, y, substantially as and for the purposes specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,099.--AUGER HANDLE.--Daniel Y. Smith, Joliet, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the ferrule, a, with the annular nut,
+e, and flat spring, c, when constructed and arranged as and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,100.--MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--J.B.Smith, Milwaukee, Wis.
+
+<p>I claim cutter, B, gauge, E, and adjustable cone-mandrel, D, in
+combination, substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,101.--RAISING OILS AND BURNING-FLUIDS BY PNEUMATIC
+PRESSURE.--John Henry Smith, Allegheny city, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim raising, by pneumatic pressure, oils or burning-fluids
+from an oil or fluid compartment of a ship or other vessel, and
+mixing with said oil and fluid the gas generated therefrom, as
+herein described and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>Also, the combination and arrangement of the pipes, A B C f and
+f', when used in connection with the oil or fluid compartment, R,
+of a ship or other vessel, the whole being constructed, arranged,
+and operating substantially in the manner hereon described and set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>Also, in connection with the above, ejecting fine jets of water
+into the flame, caused by the burning of the oil or fluid and other
+matter mixed therewith, as herein described and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,102.--SHIP FOR TRANSPORTING PETROLEUM.--John H. Smith, Allegheny
+city, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim, providing the hulls of ships and other vessels with a
+compartment for oils and burning fluids, said compartment being
+protected with water, and furnished with supply and discharge
+pipes, substantially as herein described and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,103.--DEVICE FOR SHEARING AND CLIPPING WOOL.--R.T.Smith and
+J.K.Priest, Nashua, N.H.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The revolving spring cutter or cutters, O, in
+connection with a cutter-plate.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The open cutter-plate, P.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The shield, N, in connection with the cylinder, C, covering
+shaft, M, and extending into groove, g, substantially in the manner
+and for the purpose herein described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,104.--CORN PLOUGH.--John Snyder, Williamsfield, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the tongue, H, strap, L, and upright,
+K, with the forward end of the central beam, A, substantially as
+herein shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,105.--BOOT-HEEL POLISHER.--V.K.Spear, Lynn, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The reciprocating polisher, moving in the line of
+an arc of a circle, by means of mechanism substantially as herein
+described, and having an elastic bearing, as and for the purpose
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination with a reciprocating polisher, substantially
+as described, I claim the pivoted sliding frame to support the boot
+or shoe constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,106.--MEANS FOR PROPELLING VESSELS.--Robt.R. Spedden and Daniel
+F. Stafford, Astoria, Oregon.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The combination of the rack-frame, K, racks, I
+and J, and ratchet wheel, H, with each other and with a shaft, D,
+for the purpose of applying power to said shaft, substantially as
+herein shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the stationary post, O, pitman, N,
+rocking-post, M, and adjusting slide, L, with each other, with the
+rack frame, K, and with the hinged parts of a vessel or other
+structure, one or both of said hinged parts floating in the water,
+so as to be acted upon by the motion of the waves, substantially as
+herein shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,107.--CULTIVATOR.--C.E.Steller, Chicago, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The hinged runners, J W, substantially as and for
+the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The slotted sides, A A and B B, in combination with the
+shanks, C D E, arranged to be set at different angles, and fastened
+by set-screws, Z Z, as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the guide-bar, E, arranged to be raised
+and lowered, with rear standards, H H, and sides, A A B B, as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The combination of standards, G G, hinged runners, J W, and
+sides, A A B B, as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The shanks, U, of shovel, T, arranged to fit in a socket,
+V, and bar, S, in combination with standards, G G, and cross-bar,
+I, as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The double evener, L, arranged substantially as set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>7th, The double evener, L, in combination with braces, O O and P
+P, with or without braces, Y, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,108.--EYE CUP.--Benj. F. Stephens, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim a pair of bowls, united by tubes or necks to an
+exhaustion-bag or ball, as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,109.--HARVESTER RAKE.--Edward Stewart, Fort Madison, Iowa.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of the shafts, D E and G, with their
+respective wheels, crank, I, and pitman, J, with its dividing end,
+J', connecting the arms, e e, upon the box, K', at the end of
+shaft, K, the whole constructed and operating substantially as and
+for the purposes specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,110.--STREET PAVEMENT.--H. M. Stow, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A wooden pavement, composed of alternate tiers of
+square-ended and wedge-shaped blocks, the wedge-shaped ends of the
+latter being driven down into a foundation-bed of sand or earth,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, A wooden pavement, composed of blocks with lower ends
+wedge-formed, and all driven down into a foundation-bed of sand or
+earth, substantially as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,111.--STREET PAVEMENT.--H. M. Stow, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The cast iron plates, with projecting wedge-shaped
+flanges to be driven into the sand or earth, substantially as and
+for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also, a pavement composed of alternate tiers of cast iron
+plates, with projecting wedge-shaped flanges and wedge-shaped
+wooden blocks, driven into the sand and earth, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,112.--WASHING MACHINE.--John D Swartz, Milton, Pa
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The slotted aims, g, bearing the shaft, D, and
+rubber, C, when such arms are connected at their lower ends by the
+slotted bar, E, through which the spring, G, passes as herein
+described for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of the semi-circular rubber, C, slotted
+arms, g, shaft, D, slotted cross-bar, E, spirally grooved rollers,
+d, in the curved frames, B, the spring, G, and rack, H, as herein
+described for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,113.--PORTABLE FENCE.--G. D. Sweigert, Martic township, Pa.,
+assignor to himself, John Sweigert and Felix W. Sweigert.
+
+<p>I claim a portable fence, combined of round wrought-iron posts,
+C, bed-plate, A, rails, B, scarfed, and applied with intervening
+ferrules, D, head and bottom washers, F, all arranged in the manner
+and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,114.--VARIABLE CRANK FOR BORING MACHINE.--G. C. Taft, Worcester,
+Mass., assignor to Theodore Mace, Sing Sing, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the two variable cranks, constructed as specified, and
+applied in the manner shown, to the shaft or axis of the boring
+machine, as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,115.--ROTARY TAKE-UP FOR KNITTING MACHINE.--James Teachout,
+Waterford, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The stationary scroll plate, C, placed over the
+center of motion of take-up of knitting machines, for the purpose
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also, in combination with the scroll plate, C, the toothed
+gear, D, for the purpose herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Also, the toothed wheel, D, or its equivalent, either
+separately, or combined with the described appendages e i g i K,
+arranged as shown and described as operating substantially in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>4th, Also, in combination with the above, the adjustable gear,
+s, and concentric gears, s', for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,116.--KNITTING MACHINE.--James Teachout, Waterford, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim 1st, Forming the "jacks" or loop-lifters, B, with a
+projecting are, f, and depressed arc, g, for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, n combination with the arc, f, and arch, g, the rounded end,
+as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, In combination with the described knitting jacks, a
+retaining hub or device, constructed and arranged as shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>72117,--KNITTING MACHINE--James Teachout, Waterford, N.Y.</p>
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The vertically adjustable collars or rings, G and
+H, for the purposes described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination with the collars, G and H, the partitions or
+wings, k, and groove, l, as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, In combination with the adjustable collars, G and H, wings,
+k, and groove, l, the "jacks" or lifters, M, formed as shown and
+described, for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,118.--MANUFACTURING ILLUMINATING GAS.--J. B. Terry, Hartford,
+Conn.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The method herein described of heating air charged
+with hydrocarbon vapor, so as to render it non-condensable previous
+to its delivery as an illuminating gas, for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The employment of a retort or other heating medium
+interposed between the carbureter and gas holder or other
+gas-delivering or gas-burning device, substantially as and for the
+purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The employment of one or more burners under the retort or
+vessel, for the purpose of heating the same under the arrangement
+herein shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The combination, with the carbureting vessel and
+intermediate heater, of a jacket under or around the sand
+carbureter, and a flue connecting the jacket with said heater,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,119.--LOOMS.--S. T. Thomas and J. H. Dolley, Guildford, N.H.
+
+<p>We claim, in combination with the lever, g, arranged to operate
+as set forth, the incline, n, or its equivalent, for relieving the
+picker from the action of the spring, i, to permit free movement of
+the shuttle boxes, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,120.--GATE.--John W. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim a gate, made of metallic tubing and connections,
+substantially as herein set forth and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,121.--TAIL-PIECE FOR VIOLINS.--James Thoms, South Boston, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim applying a winch to the tail-piece of a violin,
+substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,122.--FOLDING BEDSTEAD AND CRIB.--R. S. Titcomb, Gloversville,
+N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A folding bedstead or crib, substantially as shown
+and described, and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, a rotating bedding-box, A, in combination with the head and
+foot-boards of a bedstead or crib, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Folding head and foot-boards, composed of the parts, F and
+C, substantially as shown and described, and for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The swinging sides, A', in combination with the box, A, and
+the head and foot-boards, F C, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,123.--STEAM ENGINE.--J. F. Troxel, Bloomsville, Ohio.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The construction of the oscillating valve, T, and
+arrangement of the openings, S P P', and R, substantially as shown
+and described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also the arrangement of the piston rods, K and L, operating
+in one and the same end of the cylinder, substantially as shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,124.--WARDROBE.--Nathan Turner, West Lynn, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim a convertible wardrobe, closet, or bookcase, with
+swinging or folding sides, C, and swinging or folding top, A, and
+bottom, B, substantially as described and for the purpose set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,125.--APPARATUS FOR DISTILLING OILS.--Herbert W.C. Tweddle,
+Pittsburg, Pa
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, A trough or troughs, having perforations for the
+passage of the oil in small quantities and furnished with points
+near to such perforations, so as to cause the oil to pass therefrom
+in drops, or fine streams, or thin films or layers, over heated
+pipes or tubes placed thereunder, when used within a vacuum still,
+for the purposes substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In a vacuum still for distilling oil, the use of a series or
+coil of steam pipe, placed horizontally, one under another, as a
+series of evaporating surfaces, substantially as and for the
+purposes above set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, In a vacuum still for distilling oil, a series or coil of
+steam jet pipes, e, in combination with a series or coil of
+evaporating pipes, a, substantially as and for the purposes above
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, Combining together a series of apparatus, such as
+hereinbefore described, for the purpose of procuring a continuous
+distillation of petroleum, each member of a series consisting of a
+vacuum still containing a coil of steam pipe as evaporating
+surfaces, and troughs for the gradual distillation of the oil, in
+combination with suitable condensing apparatus, substantially as
+and and for the purposes hereinbefore set forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, A vacuum residnum receiver D, connected to and in
+combination with a vacuum still, or a battery of such stills,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes above set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,126.--DISTILLING HYDROCARBON OILS.--Herbert W. C. Tweddle,
+Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, In distilling hydrocarbon oils, vaporizing the oil
+by causing it to flow in a thin film or layer over the surfaces of
+a series of heated pipes in a vacuum still, with or without the
+application of superheated steam, substantially as above
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The application of the process of distillation, hereinbefore
+described, to the re-distillation of fire-distilled oils, for the
+purpose of producing an oil similar to the refined oil of commerce,
+substantially as above set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Securing a continuous and complete distillation of
+hydrocarbon oils by causing the oil to flow over the surfaces of a
+succession of heated pipes in different vacuum stills, the
+temperature of such pipes increasing in each successive still, so
+as to drive off at first more volatile ingredients, and then those
+less so, and so on till only the residuum remains, substantially as
+hereinbefore described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,127.--GRAIN DRILL.--Joseph G. Yale, Cumberland Co, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the quarti-elliptical shovel, B, with its base, E E',
+coming to a point at E, the rod, C, the rod, H, with thereon the
+balls, D and D', together with the funnel, A, all constructed and
+operating in the manner and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,128.--WINDOW-SASH STOP.--George R. Vanderbilt (assigner to
+himself, J. J. Lindstrom, and D. W. Stidolph), Mount Vernon, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The two clamping plates, and the tightening bolt,
+combined and operated substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The springs, arranged in relation to the plates, c d,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,129.--MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.--George W. van Dusen, Williamsburg,
+N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the combination and arrangement of lever, V, with finger
+piece, Y, at one end and stud, b, at the other valve, G, and air
+passage, E, closed by a flexible diaphragm, K, substantially as
+herein described, and for the purpose of producing, by means of
+air, an action upon any suitable sound-producing mechanism through
+the movement of a sheet or strip perforated, or in any other
+eqivalent manner prepared.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,130.--WATER INDICATOR FOR BOILERS.--Andreas Vang, Chicago, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of the globe, a, arm, b, cylinder, c,
+indicator, f, and whistle, g, substantially as herein set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,131.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Oliver Vanorman, Ripon, Wis.
+
+<p>I claim the arrangement of the fork heads, B B', in the frame,
+A, and with the arms, C C', rollers, e e, and cords, D D, as and
+for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,132.--WASHING MACHINE.--Lewis Vaughan, Rapids, O.
+
+<p>I claim the adjustable bottom, B, and spring lever, I, as
+arranged in combination with the roller, C, in the manner
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,133.--HAY RAKER AND LOADER.--Albert Vose, Pittsfield, assignor
+to himself and Ambros S. Vose, Randolph, Vt.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, the fork arm, b, hinged or pivoted to the frame in
+line with the axle, and operated by means of friction blocks, as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The friction blocks, d, in combination with fork arm, b, and
+eccentric levers, e, arranged as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The fork arms, b, in combination with the freely-swiveling
+fork bar, o, operated as described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The forks, q, pivoted in swiveling bar, o, and operated by
+means of levers, v, and rods, cords, or chains, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The levers, v, mounted on fork bars or arms, b, in
+combination with the fork, q, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The combination of forks, q, spring, t, chains, w, and
+levers, v, with the fork arm, b, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>7th, The means for opening and closing the lifting forks in
+combination with a means for operating the friction blocks, or
+their equivalent, whereby they are operated simultaneously, as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>8th, The lever, e, for closing the forks and applying the
+friction blocks, as described, in combition with the arms, g, for
+releasing the same as described.</p>
+
+<p>9th, The extension, x, of the pivoted fork bars, b, in
+combination with cords or chains, 5, operating as described.</p>
+
+<p>10th, The curved or semicircular rake head, or its equivalent,
+arranged in rear of and operated in connection with the lifting
+fork, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,134.--WASHING MACHINE.--George E. Wade, Jefferson City, Mo.
+
+<p>I claim the lever, M, the spiral metal plate, F, the wash
+boards, A and B, corrugated as shown, and the springs, c c' c". In
+combination with a common wash tub, when constructed, arranged, and
+operating substantially as shown and specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,135.--BOLT AND RIVET MACHINE.--John Wakefield, Birmingham,
+England, assignor to Isaac Smith and William Fothergill Bartho.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, the arrangement or combination, substantially as
+hereinbefore described, and illustrated in the accompanying
+drawings, of the vertical dies, b b, for cutting off and carrying
+the cut-off length of rod, and for shaping the head of the rivet or
+bolt, with the horizontal punch or die, m, for shaping the shank of
+the rivet or bolt, and upsetting the end of the rivet or bolt into
+a head in the vertical dies.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The arrangement or combination of parts hereinbefore
+described, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for giving
+motion to the said vertical dies, b b, and horizontal punch or die,
+m.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The arrangement or combination of parts hereinbefore
+described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for
+removing the finished rivet or bolt from the horizontal punch or
+die.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,136.--EGG BEATER.--Dudley Webster, Washington, D. C.
+
+<p>I claim as a new article of manufacture an egg-beater spoon,
+constructed as described, viz., with its circumference and the
+edges of an inner central opening serrated as and for the purpose
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,137.--BRICK MACHINE.--P.V.Westfall, Kalamazoo, Mich.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, the combination of the two molding cylinders, C C,
+when the molding recesses, I I, in said cylinders, and their
+intermediate followers, J J, are so proportioned with each other
+that the faces of the said followers cannot be brought in contact
+with each other, and when the said follower pieces have
+substantially the degree of curvature herein represented and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In connection with the molding cylinders, C C, I also claim
+the central shaft, b, and its operating levers, L L, in combination
+with the jointed rods, n n, and the crank arms, m m, on the
+respective cam shafts, for operating all the cams simultaneously,
+substantially in the manner herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Also the vibrating spring scraper, i, in combination with
+the wire cloth belt, w, when arranged with the molding cylinders, C
+C, and operated substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,138.--APPARATUS FOR ENAMELING PHOTOGRAPHIC PICTURES.--Nathaniel
+Weston, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+<p>I claim the rest, A, for the glass, or its equivalent, the use
+of the glasses, B B, the weight G, the fastenings, H, the clamps, E
+E, or their equivalents, in combination, for the purposes, herein
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,139.--VALVE GEAR FOR STEAM ENGINES.--Norman W. Wheeler,
+Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, Opening the ports, as i' i" so as to suspend the
+operation of the moving force upon the valve or valves at the
+period when the steam is cut off, and before the exhaust is opened,
+substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Also the closure of certain ports, as i' i" and k' k", so as
+to cause the valve or valves to resume the movement toward its or
+their full throw at the proper period, substantially as and for the
+purposes herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Also opening the proper ports, as h' h, so as to suspend the
+moving force operating upon the valve or valves, when they or it
+have reached the proper limit of throw, substantially as and for
+the purposes herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, Also regulating the times of closing passages, so as to
+induce the cutting-off movement of the valve or valves, at variable
+periods, substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, Also changing a continuous reciprocating motion derived
+from an eccentric, or equivalent moving part of the engine, to an
+intermittent reciprocating motion, by means of a hydraulic
+apparatus as hereinbefore described, substantially in the manner
+and for the purpose herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,140.--DITCHING MACHINE.--A.H.Whitacre and T.S.Whitacre, Morrow,
+Ohio.
+
+<p>We claim, 1st, The combination of the sled, A, and the frame, B,
+connected by the racks and pinions, c a, at the corners, arranged
+and operating substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The pulleys, D and E, carrying the endles chain, g, with the
+scoops, h h, in combination, with the drum, C, the plungers, n n,
+operating by the double incline, p, around the wheel, K, and the
+sweep, F, constructed and operating substantially as and for the
+purpose herein described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,141.--FARM FENCE.--Samuel P. Williams, Sheridan, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the application and use of the triangular brace posts, B
+B, and tie-rod, C, in the construction of farm fences, in the
+manner substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,142.--VENTILATING TUNNEL.--Hugh B. Wilson, N.Y. city.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The method of applying street lamp posts, and
+awning and other useful or ornamental posts, pillars, or
+structures, to the purposes of ventilating underground railway
+tunnels, substantially as within described.</p>
+
+<p>2d. Also the combination of street lamp posts, and awning and
+other posts, pillars, or structures, whether for ornament or use,
+with the connecting tubes of such railway tunnels, substantially in
+manner set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,143.--MEDICAL COMPOUND.--J.T. Wilson, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim the combination of the above-named ingredients in the
+manner as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,144.--SHOE LIFTER.--Wm.H. Winans, Newark, N.J.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the lever plate, A, griping
+plate, B, spring, b, and holding level, C, substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The teeth or studs, a', provided upon the inner surface of
+the griping plate B, and arranged in relation with the back of the
+plate, A, substantially as and for the purpose specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,145.--STOVE.--T.W.Wisner, Howell, Mich.
+
+<p>I claim the portable hop-drying stove, constructed as described,
+of the corrugated side and end plates, A, supported upon the ash
+pan, B, extending the entire length of the stove, and mounted upon
+wheels, the adjustable grate placed at b, in the center of the
+stove, and the boiler, all arranged as described for the purpose
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,146.--PAPER FILE.--John Wolfe, Washington, D. C.
+
+<p>I claim the paper file or holder constructed and operated as
+herein recited.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,147.--LATHE BOX AND JOURNAL.--Aurin Wood, Worcester, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination and relative arrangement of the
+oil box, B, and grove, a, and inclined oil passage, e, formed in
+the bottom part, A, of the journal box, substantially in the manner
+and for the purpose herein shown and specified.</p>
+
+<p>The combination of the journal, C, having the peculiarly shaped
+grooves, d d, cut in its surface, with the journal box, D, provided
+in its lower part with the oil box, inclined oil passage, and
+groove, a, under the arrangement substantially as herein shown and
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,148.--LATHE FOR TURNING SHAFTING.--Aurin Wood, Worcester, Mass.
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination with the bed of the lathe,
+provided with a reservoir or receptacle, as described, of the
+sliding tool carriage and the pump, attached to and moving with
+said carriage, substantially as and for the purposes shown and set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination with the sliding tool carriage and pump,
+mounted upon said carriage, of the cup, C, and tube connecting said
+cup with the pump, substantially in the manner and for the purposes
+herein shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The method of operating the pump by connecting the piston
+rod of the same with a friction wheel, actuated by the rotation of
+the shaft which is being turned in the machine, in the manner
+herein shown and specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,149.--FINGER BAR FOR HARVESTER.--Walter A. Wood, Hoosick Falls,
+N.Y.
+
+<p>I claim, bevelling off the front upper corner of the finger bar,
+to afford a seat for the sickle or scythe bar, to vibrate upon, in
+combination with beveling off the lower side of the finger bar, for
+the reception of the guard finger.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,150.--CURTAIN FIXTURE.--William H. Woods, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+<p>I claim the lever dog, e, with the cross foot, e, engaging and
+disengaging the teeth of the rack, b b, in combination with the
+swivelled knob, d, having a cross bar, g, and working in the slot,
+a a, of the racket case, A, substantially as and for the purpose
+herein described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+72,151.--CHIMNEY.--Ebenezer S. Phelps, Jr., Wyanet, Ill.
+
+<p>I claim the device above described, consisting of the iron box,
+A, and drawer, B, constructed and arranged as shown, when used in
+combination with the chimney, D, substantially in the manner and
+for the purposes specified.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>REISSUES.</p>
+
+<p>62,057.--BRICK MACHINE.--Philip H. Kells, Adrian, Mich. Dated
+March 19,1867. Reissue 2,810.</p>
+
+<p>I claim, 1st, The combination of the annular mold bed, B, and
+the central hub or support, C, substantially as described and
+represented.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The adjustable wedge-shaped cut off, d, arranged and
+employed in the manner and for the purpose explained.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Ihe arrangement upon the mold wheel of the two pug mills on
+opposite portions, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, An annular mold wheel, provided with cogs or gear teeth
+upon its periphery, and mounted upon a central hub or support,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>DESIGNS.</p>
+
+<p>2,846.--MASONIC BADGE--Virgil Price, New York city.</p>
+
+<p>2,847.--COOK'S STOVE.--Russell Wheeler, Utica, N.Y.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="7"></a></p>
+
+<h2>PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR REISSUES.</h2>
+
+<p><i>Application has been made to the Commissioner of Patents for
+the Reissue of the following Patents, with new claims as subjoined.
+Parties who desire to oppose the grant of any of these reissues
+should immediately address MUNN &amp; Co., 37 Park Row,
+N.Y.</i></p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+40,571.--ROTARY ENGINE.--Metropolitan Rotary Engine Co. (assignees
+by mesne assignments of Adolph Mulochan), New York city. Dated Nov.
+10, 1863. Application for reissue received and filed Sept. 27,
+1867.
+
+<p>1st, The combination with the outer stationary case, d, and its
+concentric inner cylinder or flanges, x, of the eccentric wheel,
+ring or rim, c, fast to the rotating shaft and carrying radial
+slides or pistons for simultaneous action and exposure to the steam
+or fluid in chambers, y and z, on opposite sides or peripheries of
+the ring, c, essentially as herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The pipes, i l n o, and valves or cocks k k' m' and m', in
+combination--with the ring c and pistons acting in the steam
+spaces, y and z, substantially as specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+2,821 (whole No. 33,825).--LAMP.--Charles W. Cahoon, Portland Me
+Dated Dec. 3, 1861. Application for reissue received and filed Nov
+23 1867.
+
+<p>1st, A lever with chimney fastenings having that part of it on
+which the chimney rests extended so as to form a deflector
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The deflector board or flat shaped or nearly so when made
+not only as a deflector but partly as a chimney holder
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the said deflector with the conical
+foraminous piece of metal and the cylindrical tubular air screen
+for the purpose of forming the air chamber, A, protecting the flame
+and admitting the air from below the same, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The combination with the lever for raising the chimney of
+the deflector air screen and foraminous piece of metal,
+substantially as and for the purposes specified.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The ring surrounding the wiek tube a little above the top
+of the same with the standards, s s, substantially as and for the
+purposes specified.</p>
+
+<p>6th, A chimney holder having a projection for manipulating the
+same, chimney fastenings, a deflector and a joint substantially as
+and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>7th, The combination of the ring, f, supports, s s, and air
+screen, c, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>8th, The combination of the glass body of a lamp with a metallic
+handle, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+61,956.--COOKING STOVE.--J.J. Savage Troy, N.Y. Dated Feb. 12, 1867
+Application for reissue received and filed Dec. 4, 1867.
+
+<p>1st, I claim constructing a heating stove with its fuel door way
+or aperture, B, below, and forward of its flame or combustion
+chamber and contiguous to or adjoining its fire box, A, in manner
+substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, I claim the combination of the fuel door way or aperture, B,
+and the firebox, A, extended contiguously thereunder as applied to
+heating stoves, in manner substantially as and for the purposes set
+forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, I claim in combination with a heating stove having its fuel
+door way in the position as herein described, the employment
+therewith of a lifting lever, F, substantially in manner as and for
+the purposes herein set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, I claim, in a heating stove, in combination with a fire
+box, back lining plates and its fuel door way or aperture, B, the
+arrangement of a front lining plate, E, in position between the
+flame chamber, C, and the said fuel aperture in manner
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, In combination with a lever lifter, F, applied to heating
+stoves in manner as herein described, I claim the employment of a
+holding hook, b, and catch ridge, e, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>6th, I claim so constructing a heating stove in manner
+substantially as described herein that fresh fuel may be cast
+directly into its fire box below and between ignited fuel or coke
+therein, in manner substantially as herein set forth for the
+purposes specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+16,944.--GUN POWDER KEG.--Henry E. Irenee L. and Eugene Du Pont
+(assignees of James Wilson and William Wilson, J. and Charles Green
+for themselves) Wilmington, Del. Dated March 31, 1857. Application
+for reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+<p>1st, As a new article of manufacture a keg or can with a series
+of corrugations representing hoops which give combined strength and
+finish.</p>
+
+<p>2d, Casting the female screw for the stopper on a tap or
+mandrel, as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The extra ring or boss, D, and head, C, as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+62,693.--MACHINE FOR CUTTING THREADS ON BOLTS.--Schweitzer Patent
+Bolt Co. (assignees of Franzis Schweizer), New York city. Dated
+March 5, 1867. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 30,
+1867.
+
+<p>1st, The sliding or movable heads, N O, in combination with the
+lever, P, and cutter or dies, a b, substantially as and for the
+purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The adjustable lever, P, provided with arms, d e,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The elastic rest, g, constructed and operating substantially
+as and for the purpose shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+53,169.--MARKING WHEEL.--Horace Holt, New York city. Dated Jan. 23,
+1866. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+<p>1st, The combination of the type wheel, A, inking roller, C, and
+handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The ink reservoir, e, in combination with the roller, C,
+type wheel, A, and handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose
+set forth.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The projecting flanges, b, on the type wheel, A, constructed
+and operating substantially as and for the purpose described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The stop, h, in combination with the type wheel, A, and
+handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.</p>
+
+<p>5th, Ihe spring, g, in combination with the stop, h, type wheel,
+A, and handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+18,872.--BORING MACHINE.--A. Wyckoff (assignee by mesne assignments
+of La Fayette Stevens), Elmira, N.Y. Dated Dec. 15, 1857.
+Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 29, 1867.
+
+<p>1st, Ihe hollow cylindrical stock of an annular auger in
+combination with a spiral flange with such a pitch as will remove
+the cuttings horizontally as made and deliver them from the opening
+of the annular kerf, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The combination of a hollow annular bit having their cutting
+lips projecting in the direction of the rotation of the bit, a
+hollow cylindrical stock and a spiral flange substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, An annular bit formed in one piece and used in combination
+with a hollow cylindrical stock for cutting an annular kerf in a
+stick of timber, substantially as set forth.</p>
+
+<p>4th, Ihe loose independent collar, f, provided with knife edges,
+g g, to keep it from turning for the purpose of furnishing a
+bearing for the head of the auger while in operation.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The sharp annular spur, c, for the purpose of centering and
+guiding the auger and at the same time leaving a core of the
+material bored in the center of the auger, in the manner
+specified.</p>
+
+<p>6th, The oblique traversing rests, O O, in combination with the
+screws, t t, and dogs, Q, for the purpose of adjusting the timber
+to the auger as described and holding it firmly while under the
+operation of the auger.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+66,608.--DREDGING MACHINE.--James H. McLean, St Louis, Mo. Dated
+July 9, 1867. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 8,
+1867.
+
+<p>1st, The adjustable dredging frame, C, when such adjustment is
+produced by a derrick, i i, and fall, when constructed and operated
+substantially as shown and specified,</p>
+
+<p>2d, The scoops, d, of a dredging machine having circular
+vertical cutting edges in advance of the usual lateral cutting
+edge, W, Fig. 1, when constructed and operating substantially as
+shown and specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, In combination with the dredging vessel the pins, L, for the
+purpose of moving the same, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The dredger, the receiving and discharging apron and the
+derrick of a dredging machine all in combination, when constructed
+and operated substantially as shown and specified.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+49,992.--SLEEPING CAR.--George M. Pullman, Chicago Ill., assignee
+of Ben. Field, Albion, N.Y., and George M. Pullman, Chicago, Ill.
+Dated Sept. 19 1865. Application for reissue received and filed
+Nov. 26, 1867.
+
+<p>1st, The berth, A, permanently connected with the side of the
+car by hinges, B, in combination with the recess to receive the
+same when turned up, substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as
+described of jointed suspenders to support the inner side of the
+berth that will fold together to permit the berth to be turned up,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as
+described of the sliding partition, I, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>4th, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as
+described, of the movable head board, J, substantially as
+described.</p>
+
+<p>5th, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as
+described of a counterpoise to facilitate the handling of the same
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>6th, Constructing a car seat with the back and seat cushions
+hinged together and disconnected from the seat frame so that the
+back cushion may be placed on the seat frame and the seat cushion
+extended to meet the seat cushion of the opposite chair,
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+48,555.--DOOR BOLT.--The Stanley Works (assignees of William H.
+Hart), New Britain, Conn. Dated July 4, 1865. Application for
+reissue received and filed Oct 29 1867.
+
+<p>1st, Making the barrel of a door or shutter bolt of sheet metal,
+substantially as shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The bolt catch or keeper with the base plate formed with a
+flanch at right angles, substantially as described, that it may be
+secured by screws parallel with the axis of the bolt, substantially
+as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+29,430.--INDEX DOOR PLATE.--E.M. Montague, Boston, Mass., assignee
+of Nathan Ames, Saugus Center, Mass. Dated July 31, 1860.
+Application for reissue received and filed Oct. 15, 1866.
+
+<p>1st, In use in a door plate of a tablet or slate and an
+adjustable plate or disk having figures or readable signs or
+characters for the purposes specified and set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, In combination with the above door plate a rotating disk, C,
+marked with the hours and parts of an hour, as shown in Fig. 2,
+said disk being confined in the center to a spindle, D, which
+passes through the door, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The spring, S, arranged, combined and operating
+substantially as described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+65,018.--STEAM GENERATOR GAGE LOCK.--Thomas Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.
+Dated May 21, 1867. Application for reissue received and filed Oct.
+ll, 1867.
+
+<p>The construction and arrangement of whistle with gage valve
+whereby to indicate the sound produced by steam or steam and water
+commingled or water unmingled with steam, substantially as set
+foath.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+49,847.--STEAM GENERATOR.--John R. Eckman, Green Post office Pa.,
+assignee of John D. Beers, Philadelphia, Pa. Dated Sept. 12, 1865.
+Application for reissue received and filed Sept. 30, 1867.
+
+<p>1st. Broadly the circular plate or ring, b, as shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The plate, H, encircling the fire box, substantially as
+shown and described.</p>
+
+<p>3d, Forming a water space between the inner surface of the
+boiler shell, A, and the plate or ring, b, as shown and
+described.</p>
+
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
+9,286.--MACHIHFRY FOR CUTTING LATHS PROM A REVOLVING LOG.--Jonathan
+C. Brown, Brooklyn, N.Y., assignee of Henry C. Smith, Cleveland,
+Ohio. Dated Sept. 28, 1852. Application for reissue received and
+filed Dec, 5, 1867.
+
+<p>1st, Turning the log to be cut by driving the mandrels at each
+end thereof by gearing them directly with the driving shaft,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<p>2d, The dog, a, and its appurtenances for connecting the log
+with the mandrels and disconnecting it therefrom, as specified.</p>
+
+<p>3d, The combination of the cylinder cutter, K, and the stripping
+knife moved up simultaneously and automatically, all substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>NOTE--<i>The above claims for Reissue are now pending before the
+Patent Office and will not be officially passed upon until the
+expiration of 30 days from the date of filing the application. All
+persons who desire to oppose the grant of any of these claims
+should make immediate application.</i></p>
+
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+N.Y.</i></p>
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+<p>VOL. XVII., No. 26....[NEW SERIES.]....<i>Twenty-first
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+
+<p>NEW YORK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1867.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="8"></a></p>
+
+<h2>THE LAST NUMBER OF VOLUME XVII.</h2>
+
+<p>We give in this number a full index of the volume of which this
+is the last issue. No doubt this will be more satisfactory to our
+readers--those at least who preserve their numbers for binding, and
+probably most do--than publishing the index in a separate sheet.
+The list of claims in this number will be found to be unusually
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+a parting word of good will to our present subscribers and a
+welcome to those who begin with our new volume, we wish for all a
+HAPPY NEW YEAR.</p>
+
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+<p><a name="9"></a></p>
+
+<h2>COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW VOLUME.</h2>
+
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+century, our journal has endeavored to represent the actual
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+
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+
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+
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+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="10"></a></p>
+
+<h2>A CHANGE AT THE PATENT OFFICE.</h2>
+
+<p>T.C. Theaker has resigned as Commissioner of Patents. A number
+of gentlemen are mentioned as candidates for the succession,
+prominent among whom are B. T. James and Charles Mason. Mr. James
+has acted in the capacity of primary Examiner in the Engineering
+Class for a number of years, and has filled his position
+acceptably. Judge Mason held the Commissionership from 1853 to
+1857, and his whole administration was marked with reform and
+ability. Judge Mason was educated at West Point, and he is a man of
+sterling integrity, a sound jurist, experienced in patent law, and
+a splendid executive officer. One thing may be relied upon, if
+Judge Mason should receive and accept the appointment of
+Commissioner, inventors will not have to complain long of delay in
+the examination of their cases The Judge is as industrious by
+nature as he is stern and systematic by education and he will have
+no drones about him. The work of the office under his
+administration would be brought up and kept up.</p>
+
+<p>A good day for inventors and all persons having business with
+the Patent Office will dawn when Judge Mason takes the
+Commissioner's chair again, and we hope the proper influences may
+be brought to bear to secure his acceptance.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="11"></a></p>
+
+<h2>OBITUARY.</h2>
+
+<p>Ebenezer Winship, died at his home in this city Dec. 6, 1867, at
+the age of 67. A long and eminently useful although unobtrusive
+life entitles his memory to respect. He commenced his career as a
+mechanic in the steam engine establishment of James P. Allaire,
+soon after the application of steam for the propulsion of boats and
+long before its application to ships for the purposes of commerce
+or war. For fifty-two years, with the exception of one or two brief
+intervals, he was connected with the Allaire works in this city,
+and for more than forty years he was the master mechanic and
+general superintendent of the works. Probably no man now living has
+had a more intimate connection with the construction of the marine
+steam engine in all its remarkable changes and improvements, or
+been so long employed at one engine establishment.</p>
+
+<p>James P. Allaire, the founder of the Allaire Works, died May
+20,1858, at the age of 73. He was an intimate acquaintance of
+Fulton and from the engine of Fulton's first boat, the
+<i>Clermont</i>, took drawings which he used in the construction of
+his first marine engines. He built the engines for the
+<i>Chancellor Livingston</i> which ran between New York and Albany.
+He built also the first marine engines ever constructed in this
+country, which were put into the steamship <i>Savannah</i>, the
+first steamer that crossed the Atlantic, and also those for the
+<i>Pacific</i> and <i>Baltic</i> of the Collins line, which ships
+surpassed in speed any before constructed.</p>
+
+<p>Under such tutelage and with such advantages Mr. Winship rose
+successively through the grades of apprentice, journeyman, boss,
+and foreman, to the position of master mechanic and superintendent.
+Connected intimately with the progress of marine engineering for
+over half a century, he was the teacher of a large number of our
+engineers who now reflect credit upon their instructor. Mr.
+Winship's professional skill was unsurpassed; his ability in
+directing and managing others and thorough acquaintance with the
+minutest details made him invaluable in the position he so long
+honorably filled. His personal characteristics were faithfulness,
+industry, earnestness, kindness of heart, and unvarying punctuality
+and promptness. As master mechanic it was his invariable rule to be
+at the works an hour before the time for beginning labor to lay out
+the work for the hands, getting his breakfast in winter by gas
+light and returning from dinner in time to see the condition of the
+work before the men arrived. In short, he made his employers'
+business his own and neglected nothing which might contribute to
+their success. He was a connecting link between the present
+generation of mechanics and that which saw the beginnings of that
+great power, steam, which has revolutionized the world. His funeral
+on the 8th of December was attended by all the employ&eacute;s of
+the Allaire Works, by many from other mechanical establishments,
+and a large number of citizens.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="12"></a></p>
+
+<h2>How to Make Intelligent Workmen--Go and Do Likewise.</h2>
+
+<p>Mr. H. O. Osborn, of Castleton, Vt., in a letter covering an
+order for a club of subscribers, says:--"It may not be
+uninteresting to you to learn that the last six names are those of
+young men in my employ. I have myself been your subscriber for the
+past four years, and knowing as I did the value of your paper, I
+felt it a duty I owed to my men to recommend the paper to their
+notice, and the result is as above. I am proud to think that I have
+so many in my mill who can appreciate its worth. I hope at no
+remote date to send you another list of names from among my own
+men, and I am certain that if every manufacturer would consult his
+own best interest he would do all he could to place your paper in
+the hands of his workmen, for I feel it to be a valuable
+acquisition to all in any way connected with machines."</p>
+
+<p>We believe that employers who wish to improve the condition of
+their employ&eacute;s can render them no better service than to
+make each of them a Christmas present of a year's subscription to
+this paper. Send in the names early, so that we may know how large
+an edition to print to supply the demand. We close this Volume with
+over 30,000--nearly 35,000--subscribers, and we wish to commence
+the new with at least 50,000. Send in your names.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="15"></a></p>
+
+<h2>The Iron-Clads at Sea.</h2>
+
+<p>In his last annual report to Congress, the Secretary of the Navy
+thus refers to the cruise of the <i>Miantonomah</i> to Europe and
+her return and of the <i>Monadnock</i> to San Francisco, voyages
+the most remarkable ever undertaken by turreted iron-clad vessels.
+These vessels encountered every variety of weather, and under all
+circumstances proved themselves to be staunch, reliable sea-going
+ships. The monitor type of vessel has been constructed primarily
+for harbor defence, and it was not contemplated that they would do
+more than move from port to port on our own coast. These voyages
+demonstrate their ability to go to any part of the world, and it is
+believed by experienced naval officers that with slight
+modifications above the water line, in no way interfering with
+their efficiency in action, they will safely make the longest and
+most difficult voyages without convoy.</p>
+
+<p>Steam, turreted iron-clads and fifteen-inch guns have
+revolutionized naval warfare, and foreign governments, becoming
+sensible of this great change, are slowly but surely coming to the
+conclusion that turreted vessels and heavy ordnance are essential
+parts of an efficient fighting navy.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="13"></a></p>
+
+<h2>THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN AS A MEDIUM OF BUSINESS.</h2>
+
+<p>We seldom publish the favorable opinions expressed by our
+correspondents when in their letters they allude to this journal.
+If we chose we could fill columns with notices similar to those
+which follow.</p>
+
+<p>R. S. Miller of Logansport, Ind., under date of Dec. 2d,
+says:--</p>
+
+<p>I have a club of 10 or 12 engaged, and will send names and money
+about the 20th inst. I have been reading the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
+for several years and frequently I find items in it of more value
+than the year's subscription. In No. 9, present volume, you
+illustrated a plan for setting steam boilers. I was much pleased
+with it and showed it to a friend of mine who was about re-setting
+a 60-horse power boiler in his machine shop. He adopted the plan.
+Four week's use of the improved furnace proves all you claimed for
+it. My friend will be one of your new subscribers. I shall, in a
+few days, re-set my 15-horse power boiler according to the plan.
+Every live mechanic should take your valuable journal.</p>
+
+<p>The Lamb Knitting Machine Manufacturing Co, Chicopee Falls,
+Mass., say:--</p>
+
+<p>In payment of your bill please find inclosed draft, etc. Please
+insert our advertisement every other week hereafter. We are
+compelled to this being overrun with orders. Unless they hold up we
+shall be obliged to withdraw it entirely. So much for the
+advantages of your medium for advertising.</p>
+
+<p>C.W. Le Count, Manufacturer of lathe dogs and steam engine
+governors, South Norwalk, Conn., writes concerning his
+advertisement in these columns:</p>
+
+<p>What business I have I can trace three-quarters of it directly
+to your journal.</p>
+
+<p>An agent of the Hinkley Knitting Machine Co., whose invention
+was illustrated in these columns some weeks ago, writes:</p>
+
+<p>It is now but ten days since its publication, yet without a
+single advertisement in any paper I have been obliged to engage
+extra assistance to simply inclose my circulars to parties, who are
+writing and even <i>telegraphing</i> for agencies and machines,
+while many have traveled long distances to personally engage
+agencies. The Superintendent of the Company makes similar
+<i>complaints</i>.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="14"></a></p>
+
+<h2>HUNT'S IMPROVED STEAM PACKING PISTON.</h2>
+
+<p>Engineers are aware that there are more or less objections to
+the use of the ordinary spring pistons, owing to the changing
+tension of the springs, the necessity of frequent adjustment, and
+the impossibility of the packing rings adapting themselves to the
+varying pressures of the steam on the piston. A number of attempts
+have been made to produce a self packing or steam expanding piston,
+which will act always with the pressure of the steam and the
+velocity of the engine. The advantages of such a piston will be
+readily appreciated by practical engineers, especially drivers of
+locomotives, working, as they nearly all do, at a very high
+pressure of steam. The general complaint against the several
+packings in use on our railroads is, that they "pack too tight,"
+and rapidly wear out the rings, while the only remedy has been, the
+extremely uncertain one of contracting the openings by which steam
+is admitted under the ring, or rings, to expand them. The obvious
+objection to such an arrangement is, that it allows the steam to
+act on the rings with its full force during slow motion, as when a
+train is starting, while if effective under any circumstances, it
+will be so only at comparatively high piston speed. The efficacy of
+such a remedy, if it possesses any, is in fact inversely as the
+piston speed.</p>
+
+<p class="ctr"><img src="images/19a.png" alt="Fig.1"></p>
+
+<p class="ctr">Fig.1</p>
+
+<p>Fig. 1 is a perspective of the piston itself, or the "spider,"
+with its follower and its rings removed, which are shown in Fig. 2.
+Fig. 3 is a cross section of another form of the piston, to be
+presently described, but which will serve to explain that shown in
+Figs. 1 and 2. Next to the core of the spider are two narrow
+internal rings, A, in Figs. 1 and 3; surrounding these two outer
+rings, B, the cross section of which is of L-form, as seen in Fig.
+3. The lips of these outer rings extend to the whole thickness of
+the piston. The flange head of the piston, and also the follower,
+are turned beveling on their edges to admit the steam around the
+annular space thus formed under the rings, B. These spaces are
+plainly exhibited at C, in Figs. 2 and 3. Both inner and outer
+rings are adjusted to the bore of the cylinder by means of the
+gibs, D, and set screws seen in Fig. 1.</p>
+
+<p class="ctr"><img src="images/19b.png" alt="Fig.2"></p>
+
+<p class="ctr">Fig.2</p>
+
+<p>The section, Fig. 3, represents a modification intended for use
+in vertical cylinders, if considered necessary. The additional
+center ring, E, is intended to prevent leakage through the cut in
+the expanded ring and over the face of the unexpanded one, which
+might occur when the rings and cylinder should become so worn that
+the rings, when not expanded, should collapse and leave the surface
+of the cylinder. The rivets, F, shown by the dotted lines, are
+placed near the cuts in the L-rings, and are intended to hold the
+outside and inside rings together at that point, and prevent any
+tendency on the part of the latter to collapse and let steam under
+that part of the L-rings. Probably, however, if the packing is
+properly constructed and adjusted in the first instance, these
+devices will be unnecessary. In horizontal cylinders the weight of
+the piston, if properly supported on the set screws and gibs, will
+accomplish these objects, if the cuts in the L-rings are placed
+near the bottom side of the cylinder. The steam enters the annular
+space between the beveled edges of the spider flange and follower
+and the inner periphery of the overhanging part of the L-rings, and
+acts only on that part.</p>
+
+<p class="ctr"><img src="images/19c.png" alt="Fig.3"></p>
+
+<p class="ctr">Fig.3</p>
+
+<p>Patented by Nathan Hunt, Sept. 17, 1867. For further information
+address the patentee, or Sharps, Davis &amp; Bonsall, Salem, Ohio,
+who will furnish piston heads to order on receipt of size of
+cylinder and piston rod.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="16"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Improvement in Hand Drills.</h2>
+
+<p>There are frequent occasions in a machine shop where light
+drilling is required on work it is inconvenient to bring to the
+lathe. For this the Scotch or ratchet drill, if the job is heavy,
+is employed, and if light, the breast drill. The placing and
+working of the former consumes considerable time, and the labor of
+drilling with the breast drill is excessive and exhausting. It is
+difficult also to hold the instrument so steady as not to cramp and
+break the drill. The combination of the drill with tongs and a
+pivoted bed piece, as seen in the engraving, obviates these
+objections.</p>
+
+<p class="ctr"><img src="images/20a.png" alt=
+"NEVERGOLD &amp; STACKHOUSE'S TONGS DRILL."></p>
+
+<p class="ctr">NEVERGOLD &amp; STACKHOUSE'S TONGS DRILL.</p>
+
+<p>To the lower jaw, A, of a pair of tongs is pivoted a platen or
+bed, B, having a hole through its center, which is continued
+through the jaw for the passage of the drillings. The upper jaw is
+formed with a circular flange on which is mounted the circular or
+disk-like base, C, of the drill frame, D. This, with the frame, is
+secured on the jaw of the tongs by means of two screw bolts--one
+seen in the engraving--passing through the jaw and screwing into
+the base of the drill. These bolts pass through semi-circular or
+segmental slots, by which the drill frame can be swung around at
+different angles to the tongs, to adapt itself to the convenience
+of the workman and the requirements of the work. If desired, the
+crank by which the drill is driven may be used on the upright
+spindle, E. It will be seen that the pivoted base or bed, B, will
+allow the work to adapt itself always to the line of the drill.</p>
+
+<p>In operation, the work being placed between the drill and
+platen, the left hand presses the handles of the tongs together,
+while the right turns the crank; the feed is thus graduated wholly
+by the pressure of the hand. No further description is required for
+understanding the construction or operation of this tool. Patented
+by F. Nevergold and George Stackhouse, June 19, 1866. Applications
+for the whole right, or for territorial rights, should be addressed
+to the latter at Pittsburgh, Pa.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE.--The Senate on Friday, the 29th
+ult., confirmed the nomination of the Hon. Horace Capron as
+Commissioner of Agriculture to fill the position made vacant by the
+death of Isaac Newton, the former head of the Department.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>It is estimated that 10,000,000 feet of sawed lumber is frozen
+up in the docks at Bangor, Maine, three fourths of which is sold
+and waiting shipment.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<h2>Correspondence</h2>
+
+<p><i>The Editors are not responsible for the opinions expressed by
+their correspondents.</i></p>
+
+<p><a name="17"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Improved Method of Securing Cutters on Boring Bars.</h2>
+
+<p>MESSRS. EDITORS:--Thinking it may be of use to some of the
+readers of your invaluable paper, I have taken the liberty of
+sending you a sketch of a new mode of securing the cutter in a
+boring bar or pin drill. Where the cutters are secured, as usual,
+by a key, all mechanics know that it is very difficult to set a
+cutter twice alike; and the notch, which is filed in the cutter, to
+prevent it from moving endways, is a great source of weakness,
+often causing the cutters to crack in hardening, as well as after
+they are put to work. The inclosed sketch will explain itself:</p>
+
+<p class="ctr"><img src="images/21a.png" alt=""></p>
+
+<p>A is a cutter, and B a collar, screwed upon the cutter bar, C.
+The edge of this collar fits into a notch on either end of the
+cutter, as shown at D, thus leaving the cutter as strong as
+possible at the center, and giving it a solid support at the point
+where support is needed, and at the same time insuring its always
+coming alike.</p>
+
+<p>Brooklyn, N.Y.</p>
+
+<p>THEODORE L. WEBSTER.</p>
+
+<p>[The device seems to be eminently well calculated for the
+support of the cutter on a boring bar, and is applicable, with but
+slight modification, to a pin or "teat" drill. Machinists will
+readily perceive its operation and excellencies.--EDS.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="18"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Tides and Their Causes.</h2>
+
+<p>The phenomenon of the daily tides of our seacoasts and tidal
+rivers is attributed to the attraction of the moon upon the
+earth--that the moon draws the earth towards it, and that in
+drawing the earth towards it, it bulges up the water of the ocean
+on the side presented towards the moon, and drawing the earth and
+water thus on that side, also draws the earth <i>away</i> from the
+water on the opposite side of it, and thus leaves the water bulged
+up on <i>that</i> side, and in doing all this the effect comes
+after the cause some three hours, which is termed "the tide lagging
+behind." Now if we knew, <i>per se</i>, what attraction of
+gravitation was, and that it produced this anomaly of force, there
+would be nothing to question in the matter. But as we only know by
+attraction that it means <i>drawing to</i>, it is impossible to
+reconcile the theory of the tides as they run to the attraction of
+the moon. If the moon is so potent in drawing up, why does it not
+draw a bulge on the inland seas--our great lakes? I will not
+discuss the question of the moon's Apogee and Perigee--its
+different velocities in different parts[1] of its orbit, as laid
+down by the law of Kepler, or whether it turns once on its axis in
+a month, or not, as either theory will answer for its phases, as
+well as for the face of the "Man in the Moon," but I will endeavor
+to give a more rational theory for the phenomenon of the daily
+tides.</p>
+
+<p>[Transcribers note 1: typo fixed, changed from 'pasts' to
+'parts']</p>
+
+<p>The earth revolves on its axis and makes a revolution every
+twenty-four hours, and this moves its equatorial surface nearly a
+thousand miles per hour. Now the water on its surface, covering
+about three-fourths of it, and being more mobile than the solid
+earth, is, by centrifugal force, made to roll around the earth, the
+same as the water is made to move around the grindstone when in
+motion, a thing familiar to every body that uses that instrument.
+In the Southern Ocean this motion of the water is so well known to
+mariners who double Cape Horn in sailing from San Francisco to New
+York, that they now run considerably lower down in order to ride
+this tide eastward, than they did in former times. Here then we
+have one fact of water tide more comprehensive, at least, than the
+tractive theory of the moon. We have also the fact of two great
+promontories in Capes Horn and Good Hope, where this great tidal
+wave must strike against, and they produce constant oscillations of
+the water to and fro, and produce gurgitation and regurgitation in
+all the gulfs and rivers that line the coasts of the Northern, or
+more properly, the Land Hemisphere. These gurgitations swell the
+water highest in the places where the seas become the narrowest, as
+the more northern latitudes. In addition to these daily
+oscillations of the water, there are constant eddy currents,
+denominated "Gulf Streams," all agreeing in their courses and
+motion to this theory of the ocean tides.</p>
+
+<p>When our present received tide theory of moon attraction was
+first laid down, the fact of the water of the great Southern ocean
+rolling round faster than the solid parts of our planets was not
+known. Smith in his Physical Geography, says, "The tidal wave flows
+from east to west, owing to the earth's daily rotation in a
+contrary direction." Here he is unintentionally correct, because
+the water striking these promontories of the two great capes, is
+hurled back, and not, as he assumes, that the great ocean wave is
+moving from east to west. The United States government sailing
+charts lay down the fact of this great ocean wave moving from west
+to east, south of the capes, and the ships coming from the Pacific
+to the Atlantic ocean take advantage of this and ride the sea at
+the rate of over twenty knots per hour, by following the routes
+laid down in Maury's charts.</p>
+
+<p>The old philosophy of the crystalline spheres was not more at
+variance with the correct motion of the stars and planets, than the
+moon theory of the tides. In their dilemma to account for the
+retrograde motions of the planets, they denominated them wanderers,
+stragglers, because they would not march with the "music of the
+spheres." In the moon theory of the tides the lunar satellite is
+made to pull and push at one and the same time, which is entirely
+at variance with the philosophy of force.</p>
+
+<p>There is nothing in the heavens, nor in the earth, that proves
+to us positively that the sun holds the planets, and the planets
+their satellites, by attraction, as we are taught that the moon
+attracts the water of our world. We see that all terrestrial bodies
+tend toward the center of the earth, and we call this gravitation;
+but we cannot see how a body moves around the earth without falling
+on it, by this law. We say in dynamic philosophy, that bodies move
+in the direction of least resistance, and <i>that</i> we can
+positively understand; but what force <i>per se</i> is, we do not
+know. It is always better for us to explain phenomena by positive
+known laws and motions, than by any that rest merely upon
+conjecture.</p>
+
+<p>Lancaster, Pa. JNO. WISE.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="19"></a></p>
+
+<h2>The Great Hoosac Tunnel.</h2>
+
+<p>Messrs. Editors:--In No. 23, Vol. XVII., of your paper, is an
+article upon the Hoosac Tunnel, but made up from data nearly a year
+old, and consequently not correctly representing the tunnel as it
+is at the present time. Your conclusions of course were based upon
+the same data; but during the past year, and especially during the
+past five months, much greater progress has been made than ever
+before upon the work, and a knowledge of what has been done since
+the last report was issued will, I think, give you a different
+impression of the time required for its final completion.</p>
+
+<p>Referring to the profile in that number of the SCIENTIFIC
+AMERICAN, the following are the distances to the various points
+where the work is being prosecuted:</p>
+
+<pre>
+  Distance from east end to central shaft    12,837.294 feet
+      "      "  central shaft to west shaft   9,747.072  "
+      "      "  west shaft to new shaft         265.000  "
+      "      "  new shaft to well No. 4         659.150  "
+      "      "  well No. 4 to pier[1]         1,522.825  "
+                                             ----------
+      "      "  east end to pier[1]          25,031.341  "
+</pre>
+
+<p>[Footnote 1: The instrument pier is 4 feet west of the present
+west end of the tunnel.]</p>
+
+<p>The following are the lengths of the headings at the various
+points of the work, Dec. 2, 1867:</p>
+
+<pre>
+  Length of east end heading                  4,608.000 feet
+     "   "  west shaft, east heading          1,262.000  "
+     "   "   "     "    west heading            611.000  "
+     "   "  west end heading                    617.000  "
+                                             ----------
+  Total length of headings                    7,098.000  "
+  Leaving                                    17,933.341  "
+</pre>
+
+<p>or 3,396 miles of heading yet to be made, of which 1,218.975
+feet are between the west end and the west shaft, and 16,714.366
+feet between the west shaft and east end of the tunnel.</p>
+
+<p>The central shaft is down 583 feet, and well No. 4 is down 150
+feet.</p>
+
+<p>The progress for the month of November, 1867, was as
+follows:</p>
+
+<pre>
+  East end heading                              126.00 feet
+  West shaft, east heading                       33.00  "
+   "     "    west heading                        5.00  "
+  West end                                       20.00  "
+                                              --------
+  Total for the month of November               184.00  "
+</pre>
+
+<p>Thirty feet of brick arch were completed during the month at the
+west end, making a total of 516 feet of brick arch completed to
+date.</p>
+
+<p>The progress for the last six months has been as follows:</p>
+
+<pre>
+  East end                                      711.00 feet
+  West shaft, east heading                      216.00  "
+   "     "    west    "                         288.00  "
+  West end                                      180.00  "
+                                             ---------
+  Total, from June 1, to Dec. 2               1,395.00  "
+    "    for the previous six months            632.00  "
+                                             ---------
+    "      "     year ending Dec. 2, 1867     2,027.00  "
+</pre>
+
+<p>The new shaft has been sunk, and at its foot are the pumps
+which, together with those at the west shaft, are now throwing out
+between 900 and 1,000 gallons of water per minute.</p>
+
+<p>During the last month great quantities of water were struck at
+both headings of the west shaft (70 gallons per minute at the east
+heading in one day), and the work was stopped in consequence, which
+accounts for the small progress at this point. A new pump of 1,000
+gallons per minute capacity will be at work, in addition to the
+above, in a few days, and the work can then go forward with
+increased rapidity.</p>
+
+<p>Well No. 4 is an artesian well, which is now being carried down
+as a shaft to afford two more faces to work from. Its depth will
+be, when finished, 215 feet, its dimensions 8 by 8 feet.</p>
+
+<p>At the rate of progress for the past year it will require but
+eight years and ten months to pierce through the mountain and at
+the rate for the past six months it will require but six years and
+five months. But when the central shaft and well No. 4 are sunk to
+grade the number of faces to work from will be doubled, and the
+time of completion thereby greatly diminished. At present drilling
+machines are employed only at the east end, but in a few weeks they
+will be used at the west shaft, and also at the central shaft as
+soon as the buildings and machinery are again in place, and this
+again will hasten the completion of the work. At the west shaft
+buildings are already erected for the manufacture of
+nitro-glycerin, and the use of this powerful explosive will be
+adopted during the present month. In fine, every means that will
+hasten the work will be employed, and ere the present generation
+passes away, and even within from four to seven years, trains
+loaded with freights and passengers will pass and repass through
+the great heart of the Hoosac Mountain as an hourly occurrence.</p>
+
+<p>A. BEARDSLEY, C. E., Asst. Engineer.</p>
+
+<p>North Adams, Mass.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="20"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Horse-hair Snakes--Wonderful Transformation.</h2>
+
+<p>Messrs. Editors:--In No. 21, current volume, you referred H. K.,
+of Wis., who had described the horse-hair snake, to page 280, No.
+18 current volume, for a reply, which you considered "sufficient."
+With your kind permission I would like to speak a few words about
+the "snakes" in question. When I resided in Pennsylvania, I, in
+company with many other lads, used to tie a bundle of horse hairs
+into a hard knot and then immerse them in the brook, when the water
+began to get warm, and in due time we would have just as many
+animals, with the power of locomotion and appearance of snakes, as
+there were hairs in the bundle. I have raised them one-eighth of an
+inch in diameter, with perceptible eyes and mouth on the butt end
+or root part of the hair. Take such a snake and dip it in an
+alkaline solution, and the flesh or mucus that formed about the
+hair will dissolve, and the veritable horse hair is left. They will
+not generate in limestone water, only in freestone or salt
+water.</p>
+
+<p>Covington, Ky.</p>
+
+<p>T.W.B.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="21"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Man Proposes, but God Disposes.</h2>
+
+<p>It may not be generally known that but for one of those
+accidents which seem to be almost a direct interposition of
+Providence, Prof. Morse, the originator of the magnetic telegraph,
+might have been now an artist instead of the inventor of the
+telegraph, and that agent of civilization be either unknown or just
+discovered. We publish from Tuckerman's "Book of the Artists" just
+from the press of G. P. Putnam &amp; Son, the following
+reminiscence of Prof. Morse:</p>
+
+<p>"A striking evidence of the waywardness of destiny is afforded
+by the experience of this artist, if we pass at once from this
+early and hopeful moment to a more recent incident. He then aimed
+at renown through devotion to the beautiful; but it would seem as
+if the genius of his country, in spite of himself, led him to this
+object, by the less flowery path of utility. He desired to identify
+his name with art, but it has become far more widely associated
+with science. A series of bitter disappointments obliged him to
+"coin his mind for bread", for a long period, of exclusive
+attention to portrait painting, although, at rare intervals, he
+accomplished something more satisfactory. More than thirty years
+since, on a voyage from Europe, in a conversation with his fellow
+passengers, the theme of discourse happened to be the
+electromagnet; and one gentleman present related some experiments
+he had lately witnessed at Paris, which proved the almost
+incalculable rapidity of movement with which electricity was
+disseminated. The idea suggested itself to the active mind of the
+artist, that this wonderful and but partially explored agent might
+be rendered subservient to that system of intercommunication which
+had become so important a principle of modern civilization. He
+brooded over the subject as he walked the deck, or lay wakeful in
+his berth, and by the time he arrived at New York, had so far
+matured his invention as to have decided upon a telegraph of signs,
+which is essentially that now in use. After having sufficiently
+demonstrated his discovery to the scientific, a long period of
+toil, anxiety, and suspense intervened before he obtained the
+requisite facilities for the establishment of the magnetic
+telegraph. It is now in daily operation in the United States, and
+its superiority over all similar inventions abroad was confirmed by
+the testimony of Arago and the appropriation made for its erection
+by the French Government.</p>
+
+<p>"By one of those coincidences which would be thought appropriate
+for romance, but which are more common, in fact, than the
+unobservant are disposed to confess, these two most brilliant
+events in the painter's life--his first successful work of art and
+the triumph of his scientific discovery--were brought together, as
+it were, in a manner singularly fitted to impress the imagination.
+Six copies of his "Dying Hercules" had been made in London, and the
+mold was then destroyed. Four of these were distributed by the
+artist to academies, one he retained, and the last was given to Mr.
+Bulfinch, the architect of the Capitol--who was engaged at the time
+upon that building. After the lapse of many years, an accident
+ruined Morse's own copy, and a similar fate had overtaken the
+others, at least in America. After vain endeavors to regain one of
+these trophies of his youthful career, he at length despaired of
+seeing again what could not fail to be endeared to his memory by
+the most interesting associations. One day he was superintending
+the preparations for the first establishment of his telegraph in
+the room assigned at the Capitol. His perseverence and self-denying
+labor had at length met its just reward, and he was taking the
+first active step to obtain a substantial benefit from his
+invention. It became necessary in locating the wires, to descend
+into a vault beneath the apartment, which had not been opened for a
+long period. A man preceded the artist with a lamp. As they passed
+along the subterranean chamber the latter's attention was excited
+by something white glimmering through the darkness. In approaching
+the object, what was his surprise to find himself gazing upon his
+long-lost Hercules, which he had not seen for twenty years. A
+little reflection explained the apparent miracle. This was
+undoubtedly the copy given to his deceased friend, the architect,
+and temporarily deposited in the vault for safety, and undiscovered
+after his death.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="22"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Extraordinary Effects of an Earthquake--An American Man-of-War
+Carried Over the Tops of Warehouses and Stranded.</h2>
+
+<p>[OFFICIAL REPORT.]</p>
+
+<p>UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP "MONONGAHELA," ST. CROIX, Nov. 21,
+1867.</p>
+
+<p>Sir:--I have to state, with deep regret, that the United States
+steamship <i>Monongahela</i>, under my command, is now lying on the
+beach in front of the town of Frederickstadt, St. Croix, where she
+was thrown by the most fearful earthquake ever known here. The
+shock occurred at 3 o'clock, P. M., of the 18th inst. Up to that
+moment the weather was serene, and no indication of a change showed
+by the barometer, which stood at 30 degrees 15 minutes. The first
+indication we had of the earthquake was a violent trembling of the
+ship, resembling the blowing off of steam. This lasted some 30
+seconds, and immediately afterward the water was observed to be
+receding rapidly from the beach. In a moment the current was
+changed, and bore the ship toward the beach, carrying out the
+entire cable and drawing the bolts from the kelson, without the
+slightest effect in checking her terrific speed toward the beach.
+Another anchor was ordered to be let go, but in a few seconds she
+was in too shoal water for this to avail. When within a few yards
+of the beach, the reflux of the water checked her speed for a
+moment, and a light breeze from the land gave me a momentary hope
+that the jib and foretopmost staysail might pay her head off shore,
+so that in the reflux of the wave she might reach waters
+sufficiently deep to float her, and then be brought up by the other
+anchor. These sails were immediately set, and she payed off so as
+to bring her broadside to the beach. When the sea returned, in the
+form of a wall of water 25 or 30 feet high, it carried us over the
+warehouses into the first street of the town. This wave in receding
+took her back toward the beach, and left her nearly perpendicular
+on the edge of a coral reef, where she has now keeled over to an
+angle of 15 degrees.</p>
+
+<p>All this was the work of a few moments only, and soon after the
+waters of the bay subsided into their naturally tranquil state,
+leaving us high and dry upon the beach. During her progress toward
+the beach she struck heavily two or three times; the first lurch
+carried the rifle gun on the forecastle overboard. Had the ship
+been carried 10 or 15 feet further out, she must inevitably have
+been forced over on her beam ends, resulting, I fear, in her total
+destruction, and in the loss of many lives. Providentially only
+four men were lost; these were in the boats at the time the shock
+commenced. The boats that were down were all swamped except my gig,
+which was crushed under the keel, killing my coxswain, a most
+valuable man. During this terrific scene the officers and men
+behaved with coolness and subordination. It affords me great
+pleasure to state, that, after a careful examination of the
+position and condition of the ship, I am enabled to report that she
+has sustained no irreparable damage to her hull. The sternpost is
+bent, and some 20 feet of her keel partially gone; propeller and
+shaft uninjured. The lower pintle of the rudder is gone, but no
+other damage is sustained by it. No damage is done to her hull more
+serious than the loss of several sheets of copper, torn from her
+starboard bilge and from her keel.</p>
+
+<p>She now lies on the edge of a coral reef, which forms a solid
+foundation, on which ways may be laid. She can thus be launched in
+10 feet of water at 100 feet from the beach. Gentlemen looking at
+the ship from shore declare that the bottom of the bay was visible
+where there was before, and is now, 40 fathoms of water.</p>
+
+<p>To extricate the ship from her position I respectfully suggest
+that Mr. I. Hanscom be sent down with suitable material for ways,
+ready for laying down, and india-rubber camels to buoy her up. I
+think there is no insuperable obstacle to her being put afloat,
+providing a gang of ten or twelve good ship carpenters be sent down
+with the Naval Constructor, as her boilers and engines appear to
+have sustained no injury. A valuable ship may thus be saved to the
+navy, with all her stores and equipments.</p>
+
+<p>S. B. BISSELL, Commodore Commanding. Rear-Admiral J. S. Palmer,
+commanding H. A. Squadron, St. Thomas.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>The survey of another trans-continental railway route, which
+shall follow mainly the 35th parallel of latitude, is nearly
+completed. Its projectors claim this as the most feasible one
+across the continent, and even if the northern and southern roads
+are constructed, this would still be the favorite popular
+thoroughfare, and the easiest and cheapest built.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>The Chilian gun now being built at Pittsburgh, is 22&frac14;
+feet in length, being two feet longer than the famous Rodman gun at
+Fort Hamilton, this harbor, but of exactly the same bore, twenty
+inches. Its greatest diameter is 5 feet 4 inches, its least
+diameter, 2 feet 9 inches. The gun is designed for garrison or
+naval service.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>From lack of economy, in reduction of ores, it is estimated that
+the aggregate loss on the production of bullion in this country for
+the present year will reach the sum of $25,000,000.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="23"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Recent American and foreign Patents.</h2>
+
+<p><i>Under this heading we shall publish weekly notes of some of
+the more prominent home and foreign patents.</i></p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>WARDROBE.--Nathan Turner, West Lynn, Mass.--This invention
+consists in a movable or swinging arrangement of the sides and top
+and bottom, whereby they are folded upon each other, with grooves
+or strips in or upon the sides to support shelves when used as a
+closet or book case, and which shelves may be removed when used as
+a wardrobe.</p>
+
+<p>AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.--This invention
+consists of an iron thimble or slieve provided on each end in the
+inside with a screw thread into which are fitted ends of brass or
+composition, or other metal softer than iron, in such a way that
+said metallic ends will not turn in the box, and so that the axle
+bears only upon the softer metal.</p>
+
+<p>SPRING FORMER.--George S. Long, Bridgeport, Conn.--This
+invention consists of a vibrating anvil or former, upon which the
+steel to be worked is placed, said former vibrating under a roller,
+said roller being hollow, and provided with holes or orifices
+through which water received in the shaft of said roller is
+distributed upon the heated steel.</p>
+
+<p>DOOR-FASTENER.--Francis C. Levalley, Warrenville, N. Y.--The
+present invention relates to a fastener for doors more particularly
+which, in the construction and arrangement of its parts, is simple,
+and most effective, and secure, when fastened.</p>
+
+<p>ROOFING.--Orville Manly, Garrettsville, Ohio.--This invention
+consists of tiles saturated with raw coal tar, made in the same way
+as ordinary brick, having all the edges bevelled, being thicker at
+one end, and laid upon the roof with the thicker end towards the
+eaves, and the spaces between the tiles formed by the bevelled
+sides of the same filled with a cement made of raw coal and
+clay.</p>
+
+<p>FOLDING BEDSTEAD OR CRIB.--R. S. Titcomb, Gloversville, N.
+Y.--This invention consists of the parts being attached to each
+other by pivots and hinges, whereby the same may be folded in upon
+the bed and clothing, and upon each other.</p>
+
+<p>CAST METAL CASES FOR SPRING BALANCES.--John Chattillon, New York
+city.--This invention relates to a new manner of arranging the cast
+metal cases for spring balances, so that they can be made less
+expensive and simpler than they are now made, and consists in
+fitting the iron, to which the upper end of the spring is secured,
+directly through the upper head of the case, instead of using an
+additional head in the case for that purpose.</p>
+
+<p>TWEERS.--John B. Himberg, Frederick City, Md.--This invention
+relates to a new tweers, which is so arranged that the center part
+or ring can be easily taken out, whenever desired, but not
+accidentally, by a hook or stirrer, and that it can be easily
+cleaned and taken apart whenever desired, and that it may conduct a
+strong blast of air to the fire.</p>
+
+<p>PUNCH.--C. D. Flesche, New York city.--This invention consists
+in arranging a punch in such a manner that it consists of two
+parts, which are firmly connected together for cutting the metal,
+while for bending the same, an inner sliding punch will be moved
+out of the stationary cutting punch, thus making both operations by
+one instrument, and avoiding the removal of the article from the
+cutting to the bonding punch, which was heretofore necessary.</p>
+
+<p>RAILROAD CHAIR.--Leander Pollock, Matteawan, N.Y.--This
+invention consists in making the chair of two pieces, each piece
+consisting of one cheek and of a portion of the case. When the two
+pieces are connected, the base of one rests upon the base of the
+other, the line of division between the two bases being inclined so
+that as the rail presses upon the upper base, it, will tend to
+force the same downward on the incline, whereby the two cheeks will
+be brought together.</p>
+
+<p>FIRE LADDER.--Johan Blomgren, Galesburg, Ill.--The main feature
+in this invention is a telescopic tube, expanded or closed by a
+coil fitting within it, and worked by a toothed wheel.</p>
+
+<p>HARVESTER.--Francis C. Coppage, Terre Haute, Ind.--The object of
+my invention is to render more simple and effective the machinery
+for operating and adjusting the cutter bar and the reel of
+harvesters.</p>
+
+<p>BOAT-DETACHING APPARATUS.--David L. Cohen, Pensacola, Fla.--The
+object of this invention is to furnish a device by which a ship's
+boat can be readily shipped or launched at sea, without danger of
+capsizing or fouling.</p>
+
+<p>DEVICE FOR HITHING HORSES.--Samuel Galbraith, New Orleans,
+La.--This invention is a neat, cheap, and durable device, designed
+to be attached to halters used in hitching horses, mules, etc., to
+prevent their being thrown, hung, or injured.</p>
+
+<p>HYDROSTATIC MACHINE.--Dr. J. R. Cole, Kenton Station, Tenn.--The
+object of this invention is to construct a machine which, by the
+application of but little power, will raise a stream of water to
+any desired hight, to furnish motive power for machinery or for
+other purposes.</p>
+
+<p>FENCE POST.--Robert Ramsay, New Wilmington, Pa.--In this
+invention the bottom of the post is supported between two parallel
+sills a short distance from the ground, the post being dovetailed
+and held by keys passing across the sills, and being adjusted high
+or low, or at any inclination, by making the keys larger or
+smaller, or of different sizes.</p>
+
+<p>SELF-LOADING EXCAVATOR.--Benj. Slusser, Sidney, Ohio.--In this
+invention a pinion, attached to the forward axle is made to elevate
+the plow, when desired, and at the same instant to ungear and stop
+the endless apron carrier that conveys the dirt from the plow to
+the cart. A new method of instantly unloading the cart, and setting
+it again to receive another load, is shown.</p>
+
+<p>WASHING MACHINE.--J. Q. Leffingwell, Nevada, Iowa.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in washing machines, and
+consists of a vibrating semi-cylindrical box operated by a means of
+a lever handle and gearing.</p>
+
+<p>SCAFFOLD FOR BUILDERS, ETC.--John E. Bliss, Oxford, Ind.--This
+invention has for its object to furnish an improved scaffold for
+the use of carpenters, masons, painters, etc., which shall be
+simple in construction, strong, durable and easily adjusted to any
+desired hight.</p>
+
+<p>PLOW.--Harvey Briggs, Smithland, Ky.--This invention has for its
+object to furnish an improved plow for breaking up sod or prairie
+land, which shall be strong and durable in construction and
+effective m operation.</p>
+
+<p>CORN PLOW.--John Snyder, Williamsfield, Ohio.--This invention
+has for its object to furnish an improved plow for plowing and
+hoeing corn, which shall be simple and strong in construction and
+will do its work well.</p>
+
+<p>SELF-RAKING ATTACHMENT FOR REAPERS.--James H. Glass and Albert J
+Glass, McGregor, Iowa.--This invention has for its object to
+furnish an improved attachment for reapers of that class in which
+the rakes act as beaters, in the place of a reel, and are made to
+descend occasionally to sweep the bundle from the platform, so that
+the third, fourth, sixth, or any other desired rake may sweep the
+platform and deliver the bundle.</p>
+
+<p>SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, Newtown, N. Y.--This invention
+relates to a modification of an improvement in sky rockets for
+which letters patent were granted to this inventor bearing date
+Nov. 28, 1865. The original improvement consisted in a novel
+application of wings to the body or "carcass" of the rocket,
+whereby the use of the ordinary guide stick was rendered
+unnecessary and the rockets rendered capable of being packed for
+transportation much more compactly than when provided with sticks.
+The present invention also consists in a novel manner of attaching
+the wings to the body or "carcass" of the rocket, whereby the same
+advantage is obtained as hitherto, at a less cost of
+manufacture.</p>
+
+<p>TAIL PIECE FOR VIOLINS.--James Thoms, South Boston, Mass.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved manner of attaching the
+E-string to the tail piece of a violin, whereby a comparatively
+small portion of said string is wasted in case of breakage.</p>
+
+<p>HAME TUG.--James E. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.--This hame tug,
+according to the present invention, is made of a strip of malleable
+iron or other suitable material, perforated or provided with
+V-Shaped holes or slots having a center tongue piece, for the
+reception of a V-Shaped block fixed at one end of the trace, by
+means of which block the trace is engaged with the hame tug, where
+through a suitably arranged spring slot that strikes against the
+end of the tongue to the said V-slots, the block is held firmly in
+place, and consequently the trace fastened to the hame tug.</p>
+
+<p>CENTER BOARD.--F. J. McFarland, San Francisco, Cal.--This
+invention relates to the location of the center boards of boats and
+sailing craft of all kinds, but is designed more particularly for
+freight carrying vessels. It consists simply in employing two
+center boards and locating the same at the extreme ends of the
+hull.</p>
+
+<p>MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.--George W. Van Dusen, Williamsburgh,
+N.Y.--This invention consists in a novel connection and arrangement
+of levers and valves between the plane of movement of the
+perforated surface or surfaces, and an airchest or chests, and the
+keys or levers for opening the valves to the reeds or for operating
+any other mechanism suitable for producing tones, whereby through
+such perforated surface or surfaces the mechanism forming the
+connection between it and the sounding mechanism will be operated
+through the perforations to produce the sound or note or notes
+desired, of whatever length such notes or sounds are to be.</p>
+
+<p>COMBINED SEAT AND DESK.--Rev Allen H. Burn, May's Landing, N.
+J.--The present invention relates to the combination of a desk or
+lid with a seat or bench, such lid or desk being hinged to the back
+of the seat in such a manner as to be raised or lowered at
+pleasure, and when raised, supported in position by means of
+supporting bars properly applied thereto.</p>
+
+<p>MACHINE FOR REFITTING CONICAL VALVES.--Charles F. Hall,
+Brooklyn. N. Y.--This invention relates to a device by which the
+conical stop valves of gas, steam, and water works may be refitted
+or repaired when from any cause they are rendered leaky and unfit
+for use.</p>
+
+<p>GRAIN-BAND CUTTER AND FORK.--E. G. Bullis, Manchester,
+Iowa.--This invention has for its object to furnish an improved
+instrument by means of which the bands of the grain bundles may be
+cut at the same time that the bundles are pitched to the person who
+feeds them to the threshing machine, and by the same operation.</p>
+
+<p>PROPELLING VESSELS, ETC.--Robert R. Spedden and Daniel F.
+Stafford, Astoria, Oregon.--This invention has for its object to
+furnish an improved means by which the motion of the waves may be
+used for propelling vessels or working pumps or other
+machinery.</p>
+
+<p>MAILBAG FASTENER.--S. Denison, Portlandville, N.Y.--This
+invention has for its object to furnish an improved mailbag
+fastening by the use of which the mouth of the bag will be closed
+securely, and which may be operated, in closing and opening the
+bag, in less time and with less labor, than the fastenings now in
+use.</p>
+
+<p>KNIFE AND FORK CLEANER.--John Merritt, New York city.--This
+invention has for its object to furnish an improved machine by
+means of which knives and forks may be quickly and thoroughly
+cleaned.</p>
+
+<p>CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Penn.--This invention has for
+its object to furnish an improved churn conveniently and easily
+operated, and which will do its work quickly and thoroughly.</p>
+
+<p>SAW BUCK.--Henry J. Dill, Cummington, Mass.--This invention
+relates to the manner in which a stick of fire wood, or cord wood,
+is held fast or secured in the saw buck for the purpose of sawing
+it into suitable lengths, and it consists in arranging adjustable
+toothed clamps for holding the stick, which clamps are brought in
+contact with it by bearing upon a treddle with the foot.</p>
+
+<p>PLATFORM SCALES.--D. Hazzard, Milton, Del.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved method of constructing scales of the
+platform kind, and it consists in attaching a spiral spring to a
+spindle, to the top end of which spindle the platform is secured,
+and to the bottom end of which a rod and index finger is attached
+so that when an article, to be weighed, is placed on the platform,
+the weight of the article will act upon the spring and be indicated
+by the finger.</p>
+
+<p>WASHING MACHINE.--S. W. Curtiss, Sugar Grove, Pa.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved method of constructing
+washing machines, and consists in the arrangement of three fluted
+revolving rollers in a suitable washing box or vessel.</p>
+
+<p>COMBINED TRY SQUARE AND BEVEL.--Samuel N. Batchelder, Prairie du
+Chien, Wis.--This invention consists in attaching the blade of a
+try square to the stock in such a manner that it can be set and
+fastened at any desired angle by operating a hook slide and set
+screws.</p>
+
+<p>STEAM ENGINE.--J. F. Troxel, Bloomsville, Ohio.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved method of constructing steam engines,
+whereby the same are greatly increased in power and effectiveness,
+and consists in operating a number of pistons in one cylinder.</p>
+
+<p>STOVE.--T. W. Wisner, Howell, Mich.--This invention relates to a
+new and improved method of constructing those stoves which are used
+for drying purposes or for heating water, or steaming vegetables
+and for all other purposes of a similar nature, and the invention
+consists in rendering the stove portable by providing for
+supporting the same on truck wheels which allows of its being
+transported from place to place, as may be required.</p>
+
+<p>FURNACE HOT AIR BLAST.--Richard Long, Chillicothe, Ohio.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved method of constructing and
+arranging the air pipes for heating the air blast for furnaces for
+smelting and reducing the ores in the manufacture of iron, having
+particular reference to the materials of which the air pipe is
+formed, the method of its construction, and also to the materials
+and method of construction of the supporting walls.</p>
+
+<p>PRINTING POINTERS.--R. W. Macgowan, New York city.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved application of pointers to
+printing presses for registering the sheets of paper as they are
+fed to the press. Hitherto these pointers have been operated
+automatically, from the running parts of the press allowed to
+remain in an elevated or nearly upright position, and through the
+sheet until the fingers or nippers of the cylinder arrive in proper
+position to grasp the sheet, at which time the pointers are drawn
+down and the sheet released, so that it may be connected with the
+cylinder, and related with the same in order to receive the
+impression. This improvement consists in applying a spring or an
+equivalent weight to the pointers, the latter being pivoted at
+their lower ends, or attached to axes and all constructed and
+arranged in such a manner that the pointers will hold the sheets
+properly in position on the feed board, and the nippers of the
+cylinder allowed to draw the sheet off from the points on account
+of the latter yielding or being allowed to be drawn down under the
+slight pull of the sheet, the springs or weights throwing the
+points back to their original position as soon as the sheet is
+withdrawn.</p>
+
+<p>CLEANER FOR LAMP CHIMNEYS, ETC.--R. B. Musson, Champaign,
+Ill.--This invention relates to an improved cleaner for lamp
+chimneys, bottles, and other hollow ware.</p>
+
+<p>SAWYER'S RULE.--Thomas Carter, Louisville, Ky.--This invention
+relates to an improved sawyer's rule, and consists of a rule on
+which is a scale showing at a glance the number of boards or
+planks, of any desired thickness, which can be sawn from a log of
+any given diameter.</p>
+
+<p>WINDOW SCREEN.--A. W. Griffith, Roxbury, Mass.--This invention
+relates to an improvement in window screens, and consists in a
+screen wound round a spring roller at foot of a window, and
+attached to the bottom of the lower sash so that on opening the
+window the screen opens with it, admitting the air but excluding
+insects, and on closing the sash the screen winds up itself.</p>
+
+<p>SHOVEL PLOW, CULTIVATOR, ETC.--P. Atkinson Ross, Harveys,
+Pa.--This invention has for its object to improve the construction
+of single and double-shovel plows, cultivators, etc., to enable
+them to be readily adjusted for use upon sidehills or level ground,
+so that the handles may be secured in nearly a level position,
+while the plow is held in the best position for doing the work
+properly.</p>
+
+<p>SKY ROCKETS.--John W. Hadfield, East Williamsburgh, N. Y.--This
+invention consists in dispensing with the long stick or guide which
+is now attached to sky rockets in order to insure a straight upward
+flight of the same in the air, and using instead a plurality of
+short guides, whereby several important advantages are obtained, to
+wit: the packing of the rockets in a small space, so as to
+economise in transportation, the forming of a stand or support for
+the rocket, so that no fixture of any kind will be required when
+they are to be fired or "set off," and lastly, the obtaining of an
+efficient guide to insure the straight flight of the rockets upward
+in the air.</p>
+
+<p>CATCHING THE OXYDE OF ZINC.--G. C. Hall, Brooklyn, N. Y.--This
+invention relates to an improved means for catching the oxyde of
+zinc, as it escapes with the fumes and gases from roasting zinc, or
+zinc ore. Hitherto the oxyde of zinc has been caught and retained
+by forcing the fumes and gases from the roasting ore into a large
+bag or receptacle composed of cotton cloth or other porous
+material, which will admit of the gases and air passing it, but not
+the oxyde, the latter being retained within the bag, and, by its
+superior gravity, falling to the bottom thereof and settling in
+teats or pendent receptacles at the bottom of the bag, from which
+it is removed from time to time. This invention has for its object
+the dispensing with the large bag, which is very expensive--the
+gases from the ore affecting the same so that it rots in a very
+short time, and soon becomes ruptured under the blows which are
+given it to cause the oxyde which adheres to the sides of the bag
+to drop into the teats or receptacles made to receive it. The
+invention consists in having the fumes and gases from the roasting
+zinc or zinc ore forced into a close building, provided with
+openings or apertures, over which screens are placed, constructed
+in such a manner and of such materials as to admit of the air and
+gases passing through them, but not the oxyde.</p>
+
+<p>FERRULE.--Archibald Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved ferrule for the handles of tools and
+other implements, and it consists in providing the interior of the
+ferrule with oblique spurs or projections, disposed or arranged in
+such a manner as to admit of the ferrule being driven on the handle
+and at the same time prevent it from casually slipping off
+therefrom. The object of the invention is to obviate the necessity
+of tacks or screws being used to secure the ferrule on the handle,
+as well as the pinching of the same externally to form a burr to
+sink into the handle to effect the same end.</p>
+
+<p>SUCTION OF VACUUM PUMP AND BLOWER.--John Doyle and Timothy A.
+Martin, New York City.--This invention consists in arranging valves
+and air passages with a hollow cylinder or drum having an
+oscillating movement, and provided with a chamber or chambers to
+receive water, mercury or other fluid, whereby an exceedingly
+simple and compact pump or blower is obtained, one not liable to
+get out of repair or become deranged by use.</p>
+
+<p>MACHINE FOR REGSTERING NUMBERS FOR ODOMETERS.--Henry F. Hart,
+New York city.--This invention relates to an improved machine or
+apparatus for registering numbers applicable to odometers or
+measurements of quantities of all kinds, such as the numbers of
+barrels of flour, bushels of grain or any other commodity that
+requires a tally or record of the quantity packed, stored, weighed,
+or handled in any manner.</p>
+
+<p>DITCHING MACHINE.--A. H. and P. S. Whitacre, Morrow, Ohio.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in the construction of a
+machine for cutting ditches suitable for laying tile for draining
+lands, or pipe of any kind, and consists in a sled worked by tackle
+and supporting a frame carrying the machinery, in such manner that
+the frame can be raised and lowered to cut the ditch to any
+required depth.</p>
+
+<p>WINDOW SHADE RACK AND PULLEY FASTENING.--Wm. H. Woods,
+Philadelphia, Pa.--This invention relates to an improvement in
+constructing a fastening for window shades and consists in a metal
+rack to be attached vertically as usual to the side of the window
+frame for holding the cord connected with the shade by means of a
+lever dog that works in a longitudinal slot in the rack and is
+engaged and disengaged with the teeth thereof by moving the lever
+in and out of the slot to be secured in places when engaged by a
+swivelknob on which is a pulley that covers the cord of the
+shade.</p>
+
+<p>FENCE POST.--Warren H. Shay, Sylvania, Ohio.--This invention
+relates to an improved method of constructing fence posts and
+consists in forming them of plank uprights supported by braces and
+held together by cross ties and keys.</p>
+
+<p>CLOTHES-WASHING MACHINE.--John D. Swartz, Milton, Pa.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved clothes-washing machine of
+that class which are provided with an oscillating rubber and a
+concave of rollers.</p>
+
+<p>RAILROAD RAILS AND CHAIRS.--John H. Downing, Salem, Mass.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in railroad rails and chairs,
+and consists in forming the rails in two parts, to lie side by
+side, with lap joints combined with narrow chairs, having single
+heads placed on each side of the rail to clamp the two parts
+together at the joints, and fasten them to the ties.</p>
+
+<p>MACHINE FOR STRETCHING CLOTH.--A. C. Corpe, Stafford,
+Conn.--This invention relates to a new and improved machine for
+stretching cloth, with a view of tendering the same smooth and
+enfolding such portion of the selvedges which may have been rolled
+over in the manipulations to which it was subjected after being
+taken from the loom.</p>
+
+<p>MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--E. B. Rich, South Boston,
+Mass.--This invention relates to a machine for the sharpening of
+saw blades, whether straight or circular, and consists in the
+combination of a revolving or rotating grinding wheel made of any
+suitable material, and a holder for the saw blade, so arranged
+together that as the grinding wheel revolves the saw will be
+presented to the same, or the wheel to the saw-blade, in such a
+manner as to produce the desired sharpening of the teeth, in
+regular order and succession.</p>
+
+<p>DOOR SPRING.--Rudolph Schrader, Indianapolis, Ind.--The present
+invention relates to a spring for doors, that being properly
+connected with the door will operate to close, whether when opened
+it swings inside or outside through the casing to the door, the
+spring being especially applicable to doors hung to swing through
+their casing, or inside and outside.</p>
+
+<p>PORTABLE DERRICK.--D. J. McDonald, Gold Hill, Nevada.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved derrick, and it consists in
+a novel construction and arrangement of parts, whereby the device
+may be readily drawn from place to place, the crane or derrick
+frame adjusted in any desired position within the scope of its
+movement, friction avoided, and the whole apparatus manipulated
+with the greatest facility.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="24"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Answers to Correspondents.</h2>
+
+<p><i>Correspondents who expect to receive answers to their letters
+must, in all cases, sign their names. We have a right to know those
+who seek information from us; besides, as sometimes happens, we may
+prefer to address the correspondent by mail.</i></p>
+
+<p><i>Special Note.--This column is designed for the general
+interest and instruction of our readers, not for gratuitous replies
+to questions of a purely business or personal nature. We will
+publish such inquiries, however, when paid for as advertisements,
+at 50 cents a line, under the head of "Business and
+Personal"</i></p>
+
+<p><i>All reference to back numbers should be by volume and
+page.</i></p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>J. F. McK., of Md.--"What kind of silk is used for balloons,
+what is the varnish which covers them, and what amount of common
+illuminating gas will support one pound weight?" Silk for large
+balloons is now rarely used, stout cotton cloth being substituted.
+Ordinary boiled linseed oil makes a good varnish. Any elastic
+varnish will do, however. The specific gravity of ordinary
+illuminating gas ranges from 0.540 to 0.700, air being 1.000. Its
+weight may be called one-thirty-second of a pound to the cubic foot
+and atmospheric air about three-fourths of a pound.</p>
+
+<p>R. B. C., of Pa., says: "Here is a proposition in geometry which
+I would like to see demonstrated theoretically by one of your
+correspondents. The side of a regular heptagon is equal to half the
+side of an equilateral triangle inscribed in the same circle. The
+mechanical construction is very simple and will be found useful. I
+discovered it some years ago and am not aware of its ever having
+been in print."</p>
+
+<p>F. H., of Mich., asks "if sal-soda will scale a boiler?" H. N.
+Winans, 11 Wall street, N. Y. replies that in some waters it is
+partially effective but at the expense of the boiler, with a
+certainty of foaming and corrosion. The most reliable and
+positively uninjurious remedy for incrustations is his
+anti-incrustation powder--in successful use for 12 years past.</p>
+
+<p>T., of R. I., speaks of the famous mechanical horse shown at the
+Paris Exposition which is said to have accomplished with its rider
+a little over an English mile in fifty seconds, and asks what is
+the motive power. As it is said that the French Government took
+possession of the machine and preserves its mechanical construction
+a secret, we know no more about it than about the much vaunted
+Napoleon cannon.</p>
+
+<p>S.S., of N. Y.--"Please give the ingredients of the composition
+used for tipping matches." Different manufacturers employ different
+materials and in varying proportions; the mixture of phosphorus
+melted and stirred up with thin glue is sufficient, although some
+add a quantity of powdered glass, niter, chlorate of potash,
+sulphur, etc. The phosphorus, however is the light-producing
+material.</p>
+
+<p>R.S.B., of N.Y., alluding to the inquiry of S.W.P., in No. 23,
+for a waterproof paste. "Calico printers when they wish to leave
+white figures on a dark ground use what they term a 'resist paste'
+to cover such places as are designed to be unaffected by the dye.
+If the ingredients of this paste were known it might be what
+S.W.P., desires." This "resist paste" is 1 lb. of binacetate of
+copper (distilled verdigris), 3 lbs. sulphate of copper dissolved
+in 1 gal. water. This solution to be thickened with 2 lbs. gum
+senegal, 1 lb. British gum and 4 lbs. pipe clay; adding afterward,
+2 oz. nitrate of copper as a deliquescent.</p>
+
+<p>M.A.H, of Vt.--"I have a surplus of water power and desire to
+know the probable cost of the apparatus for producing the electric
+light, with a view of employing my surplus power in that
+direction." A serviceable magneto-electrical machine for giving
+light is quite expensive.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="25"></a></p>
+
+<h2>Business and Personal.</h2>
+
+<p><i>The charge for insertion under this head is 50 cents a
+line</i>.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p>Parties in want of Fine Tools or Machinists' Supplies send for
+price list to Goodnow &amp; Wightman, 23 Cornhill, Boston,
+Mass.</p>
+
+<p>Pattern Letters and Figures for inventors, etc., to put on
+patterns for castings, are made by Knight Brothers, Seneca Falls,
+N.Y.</p>
+
+<p>Allen &amp; Needles, 41 South Water street, Philadelphia,
+Manufacturers of Allen's Patent Anti-Lamina, for removing and
+preventing Scale in steam boilers.</p>
+
+<p>All Parties having any article to sell through an agent,
+address, with circular, etc., Box 499 Oil City, Pa.</p>
+
+<p>Manufacturers of Tag Holders will please send address to Box
+1019, St. Paul, Minn.</p>
+
+<p>Manufacturers of Presses for making Castor Oil, address or send
+circular to F.M. Peck, P.O. Box 190, Montgomery, Ala.</p>
+
+<p>Manufacturers of Cotton-Spinning and Knitting Machinery send
+circular and price list to W.L. Jones, Holly Springs, Miss.</p>
+
+<p>Dr. W. Spillman, Marion Station, Miss., wishes to correspond
+with manufacturers of buckshot or bullets, either conical or
+spherical.</p>
+
+<p>Toy Makers--One-half of Patent Right of Toy Wind Wheel given
+away! Address Dr. W.H. Benson, Norfolk, Va.</p>
+
+<p>Milton Darling, East Macdonough, Chenango Co., N.Y., wishes the
+address of those that want broom handles for the year 1868.</p>
+
+<p>A.B. Woodbury, Winchester, N.H., wants to sell two valuable
+patents--Jack-Spinning Improvements.</p>
+
+<p>E.C. Tainter, Worcester, Mass., wants to sell a good set of Sash
+and Door Machinery, used only six months.</p>
+
+<p>Parties desiring any of their new ideas put into practical form,
+or wanting any new apparatus invented for manufacturing purposes,
+etc., address, with confidence, A.E.W., Inventor and Draftsman, 114
+Fulton street, N.Y. References given.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="26"></a></p>
+
+<h2>MANUFACTURING, MINING, AND RAILROAD ITEMS.</h2>
+
+<p>For the benefit of the Union Pacific railroad, the base of the
+Rocky Mountains has been fixed at the base of the Black Hills, a
+distance of 6.637 miles west of Cheyenne, and, according to the
+railway surveys 525.078 miles from Omaha.</p>
+
+<p>The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railway have just rebuilt
+in the most permanent manner an iron bridge over the Alleghany
+river, to replace the old wooden Howe truss bridge, which had
+become inadequate to the increasing traffic. The new bridge opens
+like a fan towards the freight yard at Pittsburg being at the
+narrowest part, next to the main span 55 feet wide. The river is
+crossed with spans averaging 153&frac12; feet in the clear, with a
+bearing of five feet on each pier. The principle of the
+construction is known as the lattice girder plan, with vertical
+stiffening. The work was executed under the superintendence of its
+designer, the engineer and architect of the company Felician
+Stataper.</p>
+
+<p>The production of precious metals in the United States from 1849
+to 1867 inclusive, has amounted in value to $1,174,000,000.</p>
+
+<p>The president of one of the New Jersey railroads proposes a plan
+to avoid the danger to life and limb from the series of trains that
+run into and out of Jersey city. The new project is to elevate the
+present tracks fifteen feet above the streets, and by safe
+machinery to lower at once an entire train in the depot at the
+river.</p>
+
+<p>A mining company at Newton, Nev., are making preparations to
+work their claims by means of a steam engine which will be used to
+throw a stream of water instead of the ordinary hydraulic pressure
+They estimate that with a ten or twelve horse power engine, then
+can throw 100 inches of water with a force equal to at least 150
+feet fall. The result of this experiment is looked upon with a good
+deal of interest, as there is a vast amount of good hydraulic
+ground in the adjoining countries, which, as in this case, cannot
+be worked by the ordinary process for want of water fall, but
+which, if the expedient in this case proves successful, will soon
+be worked by steam engines.</p>
+
+<p>By an oversight in the article on the trans-continental
+railroad, published in our last issue, the Western or California
+section of the road was styled the Union Pacific, instead of the
+Central railroad. In the race to reach Salt Lake the California
+company have 400 miles more to build, while the Union company have
+only 328 miles. But the country to be traversed by the former is
+comparatively level, and favorable for winter work, while that on
+the other side crosses four distinct mountain ranges, and winter
+storms must interrupt work for several months in the year.</p>
+
+<hr>
+<p><a name="27"></a></p>
+
+<h2>PATENT OFFICE DECISIONS ON APPEAL.</h2>
+
+<h3>USEFUL COMPOUNDS ARE PATENTABLE--THE APPLICANT NOT REQUIRED TO
+PROVE THE FUNCTION OF EACH INGREDIENT.</h3>
+
+<p>S.H. HODGES for the Board of Examiners-in Chief.</p>
+
+<p><i>Application of Rew for a Patent for Preventing and Curing
+Swine Cholera</i>.--The applicant's specific is composed of a
+number of medical articles, the nature of which is not important
+upon the present occasion, and it is unnecessary to enumerate them.
+But it is objected that "a medical prescription" "should contain
+some recognition of the medicinal properties of the several
+ingredients" "and the part they perform in the compound:" or, as it
+is elsewhere expressed, such a mixture should not receive the
+sanction of this department "unless perhaps a satisfactory
+rationale should be given for the use of each of the ingredients in
+the proportions named."</p>
+
+<p>If the medical faculty were always satisfied themselves as to
+the operation of the various remedies they employ, there might be
+more reason in the objection. But it is well known that different
+schools disagree widely on this subject, and there are remedies
+employed with success the effect of which the most intelligent are
+unable to account for. So long as there is a single one of this
+character to be found, and while the operations of the vital
+functions are so concealed from us that we are unable fully to
+comprehend the process by which any specific operates, so long it
+is impossible to prescribe as a conditon of patentability, a full
+explanation of the mode in which any one acts that is brought
+forward. It would be still less justifiable to require such an
+explanation as would content any particular class of medical men.
+Every year new therapeutics are introduced into practice, and not
+unfrequently some whose beneficial results are not understood. And
+as long as one such may be found, it is not just to make it a
+condition of its being protected by a patent, that the discoverer
+should bring the scientific world to agree with him in his theory
+respecting it, nor even that he should have one.</p>
+
+<p>The man who stumbles upon a new and useful article is just as
+much entitled to the exclusive use of it as if he had elaborated it
+by the most profound and painful study. It is true that there is
+danger upon this principle of countenancing mere nostrums, and
+giving them undue prestige This can only be guarded against by the
+exercise of great caution and requiring convincing proof of
+utility. Such his been furnished in this case, in abundance.</p>
+
+<p>The application cannot be rejected except upon such grounds as
+would insure the rejection of nearly all medicines whatever. Nor is
+the Office responsible for the false importance which the public
+may attach to its proceedings, so long is they are confined to its
+legitimate province. Its duties certainly must not be neglected,
+and meritorious petitions refused, in order to obviate such
+misapprehensions.</p>
+
+<p>The decision of the Primary Examiner is reversed.</p>
+
+<p>[Transcribers note: full index of volume XVII. left out]</p>
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+<pre>
+
+
+
+
+
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+The Project Gutenberg EBook of Scientific American, Vol. 17, No. 26
+December 28, 1867, by Various
+
+This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with
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+Title: Scientific American, Vol. 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867
+       Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics,
+       Chemistry, And Manufactures
+
+Author: Various
+
+Posting Date: April 8, 2014 [EBook #8951]
+Release Date: September, 2005
+First Posted: August 29, 2003
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+Language: English
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+*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, DEC 28, 1867 ***
+
+
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+
+Produced by Don Kretz, Juliet Sutherland, and Distributed Proofreaders
+
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+[Illustration]
+
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+
+
+SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
+
+
+
+
+A WEEKLY JOURNAL OF PRACTICAL INFORMATION, ART, SCIENCE, MECHANICS,
+CHEMISTRY, AND MANUFACTURES.
+
+
+
+
+NEW YORK, DECEMBER 28, 1867.
+
+Vol. XVII.--No. 26. [NEW SERIES.]
+
+$3 per Annum [IN ADVANCE.]
+
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+Contents: (Illustrated articles are marked with an asterisk.)
+
+  *Improvement in Hulling and Cleansing Hominy
+
+  Nitro Glycerin
+
+  *Hisert's Adjustable Cultivator Tooth
+
+  Remedy for Cold Feet in City Cars
+
+  Getting Your Money Back
+
+  Patent Claims
+
+  Pending Applications for Reissues
+
+  The Last Number of Volume XVII
+
+  Commencement of a New Volume
+
+  A Change at the Patent Office
+
+  Obituary
+
+  How to Make Intelligent Workmen--Go and Do Likewise
+
+  The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN as a Medium of Business
+
+  *Hunt's Improved Steam Packing Piston
+
+  The Iron Clads at Sea
+
+  *Improvement in Hand Drills
+
+  *Improved Method of Securing Cutters on Boring Bars
+
+  Tides and Their Causes
+
+  The Great Hoosac Tunnel
+
+  Horse-hair Snakes--Wonderful Transformation
+
+  Man Proposes, but God Disposes
+
+  Extraordinary Effects of an Earthquake
+
+  Recent American and Foreign Patents
+
+  Answers to Correspondents
+
+  Business and Personal
+
+  Manufacturing, Mining, and Railroad Items
+
+  Patent Office Decision
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Improvement in Hulling and Cleansing Hominy.
+
+
+Many of our readers well remember when "hulled corn" was a standing
+winter dish. This was corn or maize the kernels of which were denuded
+of their "hulls" by the chemical action of alkalies, which, however,
+impaired the sweetness of the food. Hominy is corn deprived of the
+hulls by mechanical means leaving the corn with all its original flavor
+unimpaired. Hominy is a favorite dish throughout the country, but is not
+always entirely free from particles of the outer skin of the kernels.
+The mill shown in perspective in the engraving is intended to obviate
+this objection.
+
+[Illustration: DONALDSON'S PATENT HOMINY MILL.]
+
+The corn is placed in the hopper, A, from which it is fed to the hulling
+cylinder contained in the case, B. The hulling machinery is driven by
+a belt on the pulley, C, the other end of the shaft of which carries
+a pinion which gives motion to the gear wheel, D. This, by means of a
+pinion on the shaft of the blower, E, drives the fans of the blower. On
+the other, or front end of the shaft which carries the gear, D, is a
+bevel gear by which another bevel gear and worm is turned. The worm
+rotates the worm gear, F, in two opposite arms of which are slots that
+carry pins projecting inwards, which may be moved toward or away from
+the center. This gear wheel turns free on the shaft that carries the
+pulley, C, and is intended for opening, by means of the pins in the
+arms and levers, a cover in the bottom of the hopper and a valve in the
+bottom of the hulling cylinder. Coiled or bent springs return these
+levers or valves to place when the pin which moves them has passed.
+
+A wrist-pin on the gear, D, forms a crank which is connected to a bar
+at the rear end of the sieves, G, pivoted to an arm at H, by which the
+sieves have a shaking or reciprocating motion as the machine operates.
+The blower drives out the hulls and the motion of the sieves with their
+inclined position insure access of the air to every portion of the
+hominy.
+
+It will be noticed that the connection of all the parts is absolute. The
+motion of the sieves, the speed of the blower, and the action of the
+inlet hopper valve and the delivery hulling valve are always exactly
+proportioned to the speed of the hulling cylinder, whether fast or slow.
+The upper or feed valve opens upward and has a downward projecting lip
+that shuts into a recess in its seat which insures security against
+leakage from the hopper to the hulling cylinder during the intervals of
+its being raised; a great advantage in hominy making, as no grain ought
+to get into the batch until that in the cylinder is done.
+
+Patented Oct. 15, 1867, by John Donaldson, who may be addressed for
+further information at Rockford, Ill.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Nitro-Glycerin.
+
+
+Professor Doremus of this city was called as a witness at the inquest
+upon the bodies of the unfortunate persons killed by the recent
+explosion at Bergen, N.J. The Professor having previously analyzed some
+of the explosive mixture, testified as follows:--"I have subjected it
+to chemical analysis, and find it to correspond to the formula C_{6},
+H_{3}, O_{3}, and NO_{5}; it is well made nitro-glycerin; the substance
+freezes at about 46; it is made to decompose in a very peculiar way; on
+moistening paper with it it burns with rapidity; it does not explode
+when red-hot copper is placed in it; we tried it with the most intense
+heat--we can produce with a galvanic battery with two hundred cells
+holding a gallon and a half each; some nitro-glycerin was placed in a
+cup and connected with one of the poles of the battery; through a pencil
+of gas carbon the other poles of the battery were connected with the
+glycerin, no explosion ensued; but when the point touched the britannia
+vessel the nitro-glycerin took fire, a portion burning and the rest
+scattering about; this is as severe a test as we can submit it to in the
+way of heat under the pressure of the air; we therefore would conclude
+that nitro-glycerin carried about exposed cannot explode, even if you
+drop a coal of fire into it; if the liquid is confined, or is under
+pressure, then an explosion will ensue; if paper be moistened with
+it and put on an anvil and a smart blow given with a hammer, a sharp
+detonation ensues; if gunpowder or the fulminates of mercury, silver or
+gun-cotton be ignited in a vacuum by a galvanic battery, none of them
+will explode; if any gas be introduced so as to produce a gentle
+pressure during the decomposition, then a rapid evolution of gases will
+result; the results of decomposition in a vacuum differ from those under
+atmospheric pressure or when they are burnt in a pistol, musket,
+a cannon, or in a mine; where we have little or no pressure it is
+difficult to get these substances to burn rapidly; nitro-glycerin is
+more difficult to explode than powder; in many respects it resembles
+gun-cotton which is made in a similar way; if gun-cotton be immersed
+in the proto-chloride of iron it turns into common cotton; the
+same experiment was tried with nitro-glycerin by mixing it with
+proto-chloride of iron, and it reverted into common glycerin; there
+are four well known varieties of gun-cotton made by employing acids of
+different strengths; they differ in chemical composition and properties,
+as well as in their explosive qualities; the late Minister of War in
+Austria in 1862 stated to me that he had ordered four hundred cannon for
+gun-cotton, and six months after he stated that he had ordered all
+the cannon to be changed and adapted to powder, in consequence of
+spontaneous combustions; much less is known of nitro-glycerin than of
+gun-cotton, and probably several varieties of this article may be formed
+as of gun cotton; this would explain cases of spontaneous explosion; if
+the nitro-glycerin is not carefully washed to get rid of the acid, a
+gradual decomposition will ensue, producing gases, which, if the vessel
+be closed, will explode; my opinion is that nitro-glycerin should be
+used in the most careful hands; do not think I would put it in the hands
+of a common laborer for blasting purposes; it is less dangerous in a
+frozen than a liquid state; I think concussion would explode frozen
+nitro-glycerin.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+HISERT'S ADJUSTABLE CULTIVATOR TOOTH.
+
+
+The object of the device exhibited in the engraving is to allow the
+teeth of a cultivator to turn slightly and avoid obstructions, while
+they will follow at all times the line of draft, so that in turning the
+cultivator there is no risk of breaking the teeth or their shanks, or
+of overturning the implement. The cultivator blade, A, may be of any
+desired form, and it is secured to the curved shank, B, which is pivoted
+by a bolt to the beam, C. On the under or lower side of the beam is an
+iron plate, D, having a projecting socket, E, which is the stud or pin
+on which the eye of the shank turns. A bolt passing through the socket
+and beam holds the shank in place. Farmers will readily perceive the
+advantages of this device. It may be applied to any or all of the
+different cultivators now in use. Patented Sept 3, 1867, by B.F. Hisert
+who may be addressed for rights to make or sell at Norton Hill, Green
+Co., N.Y., or address G.W. King, Scoharie, N.Y.
+
+[Illustration]
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Remedy for Cold Feet in City Cars.
+
+
+"Riding down town these cold mornings in the horse cars, the unpleasant
+sensation of chilled feet reminds us of the plan adopted in France and
+other parts of Europe to keep the feet of car passengers warm. This is
+accomplished by inserting a flattened iron tube along the bottom of the
+car lengthwise in the center, between the rows of seats. This tube is
+raised a little above the floor level of the car to afford a rest for
+the feet, yet, not enough to make a stumbling block. When the car leaves
+the depot this tube is filled with hot water from a boiler kept heated
+for the purpose, and this water retains its heat and gives a pleasant
+warmth to the feet of the passengers and the car generally, for about
+two hours, after which the tube is refilled at a convenient station on
+the road. In the case of our city cars this might easily be done, and be
+a cheap and exceedingly comfortable improvement."--_Evening Post_.
+
+It should be understood that the French cars are arranged with small
+compartments like stage coaches, and the passengers sit face to face,
+with the warming tube above described under their feet. One tube
+for every six persons. We should be glad, indeed, to see this plan
+introduced here. But it is not to be expected that our city railroad
+companies will do anything for the comfort of their passsengers, while
+without such trouble they continue to reap rich harvests. Very likely
+the idea of loading a lot of hot water upon their cars, for passengers
+to stand upon, would strike them as a good joke. Their poor, broken
+down, spavined horses, could not stand any additional load.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Getting Your Money Back.
+
+
+The French are a curious people and one of the novelties of Parisian
+enterprises is a large warehouse, in which are sold, at retail, all
+manner of goods, from a diamond necklace to a shoe brush. The purchaser,
+having paid the price, receives not only the goods, but a bond for the
+whole amount of his purchase money, payable, after thirty years, and
+guaranteed by the Credit Foncier and other moneyed corporations. The
+prices charged are said to be no greater than in any other retail shops.
+This is really eating your cake in order to keep it; the more you
+spend the richer you will be; indeed it sets at defiance the whole of
+Franklin's code of proverbs, and proves "Poor Richard" a silly fellow.
+Imagine Jones lecturing his wife on her economy, and reproaching her for
+a spirit of saving, "My dear, if you had bought this camel's hair shawl
+thirty years ago, it would now be a source of income to us; if you
+had not been so close we should now be wealthy." Smith acquires an
+independence by giving his children an expensive education, and sees in
+every new dress or costly jewel which his growing daughters wear, a new
+mine of wealth for himself. If he can only persuade them to spend money
+enough he is sure of a support in his old age.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+A GIGANTIC BRIDGE.--A suspension bridge is to be erected by M. Oudry,
+engineer, over the Straits of Messina, Sicily, from Point Pezzo, on the
+Calabrian Coast. It is to consist of four spans of 3,281 feet each,
+elevated about 150 feet above high-water level, so that the largest
+ships may pass under. The proposed Roebling bridge over the East River,
+between New York and Brooklyn, is to have a single span of 1,600 feet.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The through mails to the West now go in iron-bound boxes instead of
+leathern bags. Each box, tightly packed, contains about eight hundred
+letters.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The first steam vessel used in Great Britain was called the _Comet_, and
+built by Henry Bell in 1812. It was thirty tuns burden.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+OFFICIAL REPORT OF PATENTS AND CLAIMS
+
+Issued by the United States Patent Office,
+
+FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 10, 1867.
+
+_Reported Officially for the Scientific American_
+
+
+PATENTS ARE GRANTED FOR SEVENTEEN YEARS the following being a schedule
+of fees:--
+
+  On filing each Caveat                                         $10
+  On filing each application for a Patent, except for a design  $15
+  On issuing each original Patent                               $20
+  On appeal to Commissioner of Patents                          $20
+  On application for Reissue                                    $30
+  On application for Extension of Patent                        $50
+  On granting the Extension                                     $50
+  On filing a Disclaimer                                        $10
+  On filing application for Design (three and a half years)     $10
+  On filing application for Design (seven years)                $15
+  On filing application for Design (fourteen years)             $30
+
+In addition to which there are some small revenue-stamp taxes. Residents
+of Canada and Nova Scotia pay $500 on application.
+
+_Pamphlets containing the Patent Laws and full particulars of the mode
+of applying for Letters Patent, specifying size of model required,
+and much other information useful to Inventors, may be had gratis by
+addressing MUNN & CO., Publishers of the Scientific American, New York._
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+71,836.--MACHINE FOR NOTCHING KNITTING NEEDLES.--W. Aiken, Franklin,
+N.H.
+
+I claim 1st, The improved machine, substantially as described, for
+effecting the several operations of notching, slotting, boring, and
+burring a knitting machine needle blank, in the order and manner as
+explained.
+
+2d, Also, the combination of one or more vibratory clamps, Y, the cam,
+E, and the two burrs or cutters, q r, for forming the notches in the
+needle blank such clamp or clamps, cam and cutters being provided with
+mechanism for operating them, substantially as described.
+
+3d, Also the combination of one or more vibratory clamps Y, the cam, E,
+the two burrs or cutter wheels, q r, and the slotting burr or cutters,
+s, provided with mechanism for operating them substantially as
+explained,
+
+4th, Also, the combination of one or more rotary clamps, Y, the cam,
+E, the burrs or cutter wheels, q r s, and the drill, u, provided with
+mechanism for operating them, substantially as set forth.
+
+5th, Also, the combination of one or more vibrating clamps, the burring
+cutter, t, the drill, u, and the slotting cutter, s, arranged and
+provided with mechanism for operating, substantially as explained.
+
+
+71,837.--TEA AND COFFEE POT.--Alfred Arnold, Tenafly, N.J.
+
+I claim 1st, In a tea or coffee boiler, the base, D, so constructed and
+adapted, relatively to the other parts, that an oscillating motion will
+be imparted to the vessel by process of ebullition, substantially as
+shown and described.
+
+2d, In combination with the base or heating-surface, D, the chambers, b
+b', and diaphragm, E, or their equivalents, substantially as arranged
+and described, and for the purposes shown.
+
+
+71,838.--TOOL FOR SIZING LAMP CHIMNEYS.--Lewis J. Atwood, (assignor to
+himself and Holmes, Booth and Haydens), Waterbury, Conn.
+
+I claim the adjustable sizing and shaping-jaws employed, substantially
+as specified, in the manufacture of glass lamp chimneys and similar
+articles.
+
+
+71,839.--MODE OF PREVENTING THE UNTWISTING OF THE ENDS OF WIRE ROPE
+BANDS.--Arthur Barbarin, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim a wire rope band, in which the ends of the several wires
+composing the same are soldered together, substantially as herein
+described and shown in the accompanying drawings, and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,840.--SPRING-BED BOTTOM.--Alonzo B. Baty, Binghamton, N.Y.
+
+I claim the construction and application of the bracket, B, in
+combination with the bail or pendant, C, the springs, D D, transverse
+pieces, F F, and slats, A A, all being constructed substantially as
+herein described and represented, for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,841.--HORSE-RAKE.--H.L. Beach, Montrose, Pa., assignor to Beach Wheel
+Horse-Rake Manufacturing Company, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, The teeth heads, N, constructed and operating substantially
+as described.
+
+2d, In combination with the teeth heads, N, the teeth, Q, substantially
+as described.
+
+3d, The arms, K, and teeth heads, N, combined and operating
+substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The cleaners, M, teeth heads, N, and teeth, Q, when combined for
+the purposes indicated.
+
+5th, The blocks, f, pins, c, sliding bar, E, and lever, G, when combined
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th, The hooks, i i, and pins, j, secured in the axle for the purpose
+shown.
+
+7th, The washers, P, combined with the teeth and teeth heads,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,842.--APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING STREET GAS-LAMPS.--J. W. Beard, St.
+Johns, New Brunswick.
+
+I claim the combination of the hook, F, and the perforated cap, E, with
+the lamp, D', to be affixed on a pole or staff, as set forth.
+
+Also, the combination of the curved or hooked arms, c c, with the key,
+k, of the cock of the burner, and their arrangement with respect, to the
+opening in the bottom of the lantern, as explained.
+
+Also, the combination of the socket tube, e, with the lamp, D', its
+hook, F, and perforated cap, E.
+
+Also the combination of the receiving tube, f, and bayonet connection,
+g, with the socket tube, e, the lamp, D', its hook and perforated cap,
+as described.
+
+
+71,843.--CALIPER AND T-SQUARE.--Joseph Bennor, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the rule, a, stand, c, slide, m, legs, p and q, marker, u,
+cutter, w, with their several described appendages, all combined in the
+manner and for the purpose substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+71,844.--REFRIGERATOR.--Ferdinand Borchard, Detroit, Mich.
+
+I claim 1st, A refrigerator which is provided with movable racks, H,
+within cooling chambers which are arranged beneath an ice chamber,
+B, constructed with inclined walls, a a a, a drip pan, D, and an
+ice-supporting rack, c, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, Providing the movable racks, with sliding brackets, I, which are so
+applied as to serve as supports for the outer ends of the racks when
+drawn partially out of their respective apartments, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,845.--CONSTRUCTION OF METAL SALVERS.--George Brabrook, (assignor to
+Reed and Barton), Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the metallic ring and cap
+molding together, and with the waiter or salver, in manner substantially
+as and for the purpose specified.
+
+Also, as a new or improved manufacture, a waiter or salver of britannia
+metal, having a metallic strengthening-ring and cap molding combined and
+arranged with its body in manner as specified.
+
+
+71,846.--MANUFACTURE OF SHOES, ETC.--M.L. Brett, Warren, Ohio.
+
+I claim the construction of a seamless shoe, etc., by felting, in the
+manner set forth, as a new article of manufacture.
+
+
+71,847.--CONSTRUCTION OF SCOOPS.--Theo. C. Bromley, Fort Howard, Wis.
+
+I claim the cone-shaped back and the circular raised brace.
+
+
+71,848.--WATER-RESERVOIR FOR EXTENSION-TOP STOVE.--Chas. H. Buck, St
+Louis, Mo.
+
+I claim 1st, the boiler, D, constructed with a depression in its rear
+side, in combination with a stove made with the extended top, A, and
+with a stovepipe, C, which is entirely independent of the boiler, but
+still is partly enclosed by the boiler, in the manner and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, The boiler, D. with its depression in its rear side made wholly
+independent of the pipe, C, but capable of enclosing a portion of said
+pipe, and of being removed without disturbing the pipe, as herein
+described and shown.
+
+
+71,849.--JOURNAL-BOX.--T.F. Burgess, Lowell, Mass.
+
+I claim the drips, e e, and conducting holes, d d, in combination with
+the recesses, b b, when arranged to operate substantially as described
+and for the purposes fully set forth.
+
+
+71,850.--HAY ELEVATOR.--E.H. Carpenter, Dexter, Mich.
+
+I claim 1st, In combination with a cable, A, frame, F, wheels, G,
+sheave, E, and rope, C, the disengaging device, consisting of a collar,
+M, stop, L, and vertical catch, K, enclosing the cable, A, and rope, C,
+and operated substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of the frame, F, rope, C, collar, M, stop, L, catch,
+K, and valves, H, cams, I, and lever, l', said parts being constructed
+and the whole arranged substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,831.--STEAM GENERATOR.--C.E. Case, Xenia, Ohio.
+
+I claim the metal cup, G, constructed and arranged substantially upon
+the principle and in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,852.--LOOM FOR WEAVING PALM-LEAF, ETC.--Geo. W. Chandler, (assignor
+to himself and Lysander F. Thompson), Fitchburg, Mass.
+
+I claim 1st, The hinged holder, G, substantially as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the hinged fingers, c c, with the ribs, b b b,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the adjustable weight, G', with the bottom of the
+holder, for the purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The combination with the hinged fingers, c c, of the hinged
+holding-piece, G", substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+5th, The fingered stop or guard piece, h', with the holder, G
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th, The combination, with the stand or plate, h, of the grooved hinged
+flap, i, for supporting the guard or stop piece, h'.
+
+7th, The combination with the ribbed holder, G, of the guide piece, s,
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+The combination of the feed arm, m, with the slide-piece, n, and lever,
+26, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+9th, the combination with lever, 26, of the adjustable ears, 27 27, for
+the purposes stated.
+
+10, The combination with slide piece, n, and table, L, of the connecting
+piece, 21, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+11th, The combination with the slotted slide piece, M", and connecting
+piece, 21, of the double shouldered bolts, 18 18, substantially as and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+12th, The combination with the curved lever, M, and the slide piece, M",
+of the bent levers, M' M', substantially as and for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+13th, The combination with the arm, 70, and notched bar, w, of the
+sping-pawl, t, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+14th, Mechanism for separating the pieces of material to be fed,
+constructed and combined for operation substantially as described, and
+as shown in fig. 7, of the accompanying drawings.
+
+15th, The combination with a loom for weaving palm-leaf and other cloth,
+of a push-finger, 41, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+16th, The combination with the stem of the push finger, 41, of
+the catch-piece, 42, lever, 44, and operating springs, 43 and 46,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+17th, The combination with the slide, n, of the projection or dog, 47,
+for releasing lever, 46, from the catch-piece, 42, as set forth.
+
+18th, The combination with the hinged table, L, of the mechanism for
+separating and feeding the material, substantially as set forth.
+
+19th, The combination with the stationary bed, L", and stand, 72, of the
+hinged table, L, and catch, o, substantially as set forth.
+
+20th, The combination and relative arrangement with the table, L, bed,
+L", and holder, G, of the evener knives, 12 and 14, as shown and set
+forth.
+
+21st, The combination with the bridge piece, 50, of the hinged dog, 52,
+and bell-spring, 53, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+22d, The combination and relative arrangement of mechanism,
+substantially such as is shown and described for communicating the
+proper motions to the feed arms, S, from lever, K.
+
+23d, The combination with a loom for weaving palm-leaf of mechanism
+substantially such as shown and described for stopping the loom, as set
+forth.
+
+
+71,853.--PITMAN COUPLING.--G. W. Clark, Manchester, Ind.
+
+I claim the arrangement of forked pitman, A G G', bolt, H, screw shanked
+hook, D, and nuts, F F', or their equivalents, substantially as and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,854.--MACHINE FOR MAKING LEVEES.--Ernest Comeaux, Bayou Goula, La.
+
+I claim 1st, The endless apron in combination with the hinged adjustable
+frame, K, operating as described for elevating the earth used in making
+levees, in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the endless apron, F, chains, H, slats, J, and
+adjustable supporting-frame, K, and standards, L, as herein described
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The above in combination with the spur-wheels, C and B, and the
+endless chain, D, as herein described for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,855.--CONSTRUCTION OF ROOF.--M. De K. Cutts, Richmond, Va.
+
+I claim 1st, A tobacco drying house which is provided with a sectional
+hinged roof in combination with frames, A, which support the tobacco
+leaves while being dried and cured substantially as described,
+
+2d, The supporting posts, G, in combination with hinged sections, B B',
+elevating devices, and supporting frames, constructed and arranged in
+such manner that the leaves of tobacco upon said frames can be exposed
+to the action of the sun and air at pleasure substantially as described.
+
+
+71,856.--CAR BRAKE.--Shadrach Davis, Dartmouth, Mass.
+
+I claim a car brake, consisting of the broad connecting bar, C1, which
+rests on pivots, F1, working in slots, and has the brake-shoes movable
+fixed to it, the whole combined as described, operated by the bar,
+I2, and screw rod, H2, and by contact with the wheels as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,857.--FEEDER FOR GRAIN MILL.--Michael Decamp, South Bend, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the device, D, bridge ring-bearing, a b,
+feeder, c, and collar, e, substantially as described,
+
+2d, The toothed eccentric, J, in combination with lever, G, and collar,
+e, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,858.--PAINTER'S EASEL.--Paul Deschause, New York city.
+
+I claim 1st, The extensible legs, consisting of the hinged legs, a, and
+their extension sliding parts, b, made and arranged substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, Also the combination of the legs with the toggle-brace, c c,
+substantially as described.
+
+3d, Also, the extensible rest, composed of the fixed part, e, and the
+sliding part, d, in combination with the fixed and movable clamps, f g,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,859.--GUIDE FOR SAW IN SAW MILLS.--Hiram P. Dillingham, Norwalk,
+Ohio.
+
+I claim the plates, A and A', guides, B B', and C and C', the whole
+constructed substantially as described, and operating as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,860.--PRODUCING CALCIUM MAGNESIUM LIGHT.--Chas. A. Dresser, New York
+city. George A. Dresser, Trustee;
+
+I claim the preparation of dolomite, native or artificial substantially
+as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,861.--CALENDAR ATTACHMENT TO INKSTAND.--Sam'l. R. Dummer, New York
+city.
+
+I claim 1st, An inkstand, etc., constructed with a series of shoulders
+or rests, B, whether one or more and one above another, in combination
+with the rings, C, and plate or frame, D, or their respective
+equivalents substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, In combination with the above, the two tubes, H M, and plunger, O,
+as herein set forth for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,862.--PLANING MACHINE FOR WOOD.--G. B. Durkee and W. H. Murray,
+(assignor to themselves and I. T. Safford), Chicago, Ill.
+
+We claim 1st, The employment of two separately adjustable cutter heads
+in a single machine, so that the axis of one cutter may be at the angle
+of the other at a different angle, and both cutters operating at the
+same time upon the same board, substantially as specified.
+
+2d, The crossheads, C, cutter-heads, E, screws, D and G, in combination
+with the standards, B, constructed and operating substantially as
+specified.
+
+
+71,863.--SELF-ADJUSTING RELAY MAGNET.--J. M. Fairchild, (assignor to
+himself, J. K. Bundy, and J. M. Townsend), New Haven, Ct.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the head, C, combined with the magnet so
+as to be self-adjusting in relation to the armature, substantially as
+herein set forth.
+
+
+71,864.--CORN CAKE CUTTER.--Leonard Felker, Tewksbury, Mass.
+
+I claim the rotating cylinder i, with its cutters, i'i', in combination
+with the rotating cylinder, f, with the stationary knives, f'f', and
+adjustable finishers, g g, when arranged to operate substantially as
+described and set
+
+2d, The pressure rotating cylinder, f, with stationary knives, f'f', and
+adjustable finishers, g g, substantially as described and set forth.
+
+3d, The clearer, m, in combination with the rotating cutters, i'i', as
+described.
+
+4th, The adjustable stands, d d, and lever, p, in combination with the
+table, b', and weight, o, when arranged to operate substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,865.--MEASURING FAUCET.--Elisha Fitzgerald, N. Y. city.
+
+I claim the combination of a four way cock with a receptacle having a
+movable partition operated by the water, substantially as described,
+for the purpose of limiting and determining the amount of water to be
+discharged, as specified.
+
+Also, in combination with the above, the dial and pointer, to indicate
+the amount of water discharged, as described.
+
+
+71,866.--TWEER.--Charles C. Forncrook, Hermitage, N. Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the valve, d, adjustable bridge, g, chamber,
+B, and tweer, A, arranged and operating substantially in the manner and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,867.--COTTON TIE.--John H. Fraley, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the combination of the buckles, A and B, when they are
+constructed and united as described, with the ends of hoop iron, when
+bent into the form of hooks, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,868.--BRIDGE.--John Glass, George P. Schneider, and William B.
+Rezner, Cleveland. Ohio.
+
+We claim, 1st, The tubular flanged sections, A B, as arranged in
+combination with the diaphragm, C, for the purpose and in the manner
+substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The tubular arch, as constructed, with sections, A B C, in
+combination with the foot block, I, provided with a flange or boss, K,
+when arranged in the manner as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,869.--OIL CUP.--John H. Gomer, New York city.
+
+I claim the combination of the cap, B, with its screw flange, b, and
+case, A, provided with suitable tube, C, in the manner and for the
+purpose herein specified.
+
+
+71,870.--PEAT MACHINE.--George D. Goodrich, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The adjustable bearing for the shaft, B, composed of
+two or more segments, r, constructed and operating substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The separate troughs, I, located below the tempering mill, when
+more than one expelling screw is employed, so as to give each screw a
+separate and independent action, substantially as specified.
+
+3d, The cutter or knife, F, for cutting the material into suitable
+lengths in a peat machine having a continuous discharge from the
+expelling mill, substantially as specified.
+
+4th, Closing the mouth of the die by an adjustable intermittent stop or
+knife, when so arranged that the movements can be varied with respect to
+the movements of the other operating parts of the machine, substantially
+as specified.
+
+5th, The double slotted plate or wheel, K, provided with the sockets, h,
+and pins, i, for the purpose of adjusting the movements of the cutter
+stop or knife, F, substantially as described.
+
+6th, The combination of the separate troughs, I, expelling screws, H,
+and cutter stop, F, with a tempering mill, substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,871.--RATCHET BED KEY.--William M. Gray, Brooklyn, N. Y.
+
+I claim the bed key constructed and arranged as above described, as a
+new article of manufacture.
+
+
+71,872.--MODE OF PREVENTING THE EXPLOSION OF LAMPS.--Cyrus P. Grosvenor,
+McGrawville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application to lamps or heaters, using coal oils, alcohol,
+or other explosive substances, of such a burner as will supply the
+vacuum made in the reservoir by the combustion with nitrogen gas, the
+burner being constructed as herein described, or in any other form
+substantially the same, and which will produce the intended effect.
+
+
+71,873.--CAR-AXLE BOX.--Joseph Harris, Dorchester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The roller guides, i, with detached radial joints,
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, In combination with the system of rollers and box, g, the
+construction of the axle, with its extension, e, and shoulder, d, as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,874.--WASHING MACHINE.--Job H. Haskell (assignor to himself and
+Horace Taplin), Lowell, Mass.
+
+I claim the general construction and combination of all the parts,
+consisting of the cylinder, G, series of yielding rollers, a, roller
+stands, k, spring bars, f, levers or arms, m, spring bar, D, transverse
+bar, R, rod, O, and the box, the whole arranged to operate substantially
+as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,875.--HORSE RAKE.--John V. Hawkey (assignor to himself and Israel T.
+Sheffler), Greensburg, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, A rake shaft or head, arranged outside of the periphery of
+the wheels, projecting laterally beyond them, and so jointed that its
+sections can be folded vertically upon the carrying frame without
+detaching any of the parts of the rake, substantially as described.
+
+2d, An axially turning rake-shaft, so jointed that its outer sections
+can be folded inwards without detaching any of its parts.
+
+3d, The combination of the inner fixed section of the rake shaft with
+the outer vertically folding sections, projecting beyond the wheels,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The combination, substantially as described, with a jointed rake
+shaft, of hinges allowing the sections to fold vertically, and a locking
+device to hold them rigidly when unfolded.
+
+5th, The arrangement as described, of the top pins, m, on the folding
+sections, to secure them in position when folded up.
+
+6th, The combination in a horse rake, of an axially turning folding rake
+shaft, with a rock shaft controlled by a handle on the driver's platform
+to raise and lower the teeth.
+
+7th, The arrangement, in a horse rake, of an axially turning jointed
+rake shaft, mounted on the rear end of the thills, and supported on two
+wheels mounted on independent axles.
+
+
+71,876.--APPARATUS FOR DRAINING SUGAR.--James B. Hill, Allegheny City,
+Pa.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of the hopper, C, provided with
+valve, d, case, B, screen, R, distributing drum, P, distributor, f,
+provided with valve, i, scraper, S, chute h, and pipe, t, the whole
+being constructed, arranged, and operating substantially in the manner
+herein described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,877.--CENTRIFUGAL MACHINE FOR DRAINING SUGAR.--James B. Hill,
+Allegheny City, Pa.
+
+I claim the use of a fan when used in combination with the shield,
+m, distributor, f, screen, R, case, B, hopper, C, and scraper, S,
+constructed, arranged, and operating, substantially in the manner herein
+described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,878.--CARD HOLDER.--Samuel L. Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, in combination with a back or support, the use or employment
+of any number of strips when the same shall be constructed and combined
+substantially as shown for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,879.--FISHING LINE SWIVEL.--Martin Hiltz, Gloucester, Mass.
+
+I claim the improved swivel, as made with the screw bolt, D, and the nut
+chamber, e, arranged and combined, as explained, with the parts, A B C,
+constructed and applied together as specified.
+
+
+61,880.--IMPLEMENT FOR LIGHTING GAS.--Thomas W. Houchin, Morrisania,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, Placing a receiver, A, at the lower end of a tube, B, for
+the purposes fully described.
+
+2d, The combination of a receiver, A, tubes, B, and wick chamber, C,
+when the same shall be constructed substantially as described, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,881.--CORN-POPPER.--J. W. Howe, and J. K. Barton, Worcester, Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the twisted wires, a a a' a', with
+the handle, B, and receptacle, A, substantially as and for the purposes
+described.
+
+2d, The combination of the wires, a' a', with handle, B, receptacle, A,
+and cover of the same, as and for the purposes described.
+
+3d, The combination of the wires, a a a' a', with each other,
+receptacle, A, and cover of same, as shown and described.
+
+
+71,882.--COPY BOOK.--Benj. G. Howes, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim the copy book, constructed substantially as described.
+
+
+71,883.--PETROLEUM GAS BURNER.--G. A. Hyver, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the pipe, D, when filled with finely
+broken charcoal, with the concentric or annular chamber, F, the latter
+being provided with pipes, b, extending upwardly into the cup furnace or
+heat retort, H, as and for the purpose substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the pipe, D, when filled with finely broken
+charcoal, the concentric or annular chamber, F, pipes, b, and pipe, d,
+with the gas pipe, c, when the latter is provided with the valve, J, for
+regulating the flow of gas, as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The gas pipe, c, when constructed and arranged with relation to the
+chamber, F, and one of the pipes, b, as described, in combination with
+the valve, J, for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the concentric or annular chamber, F, and
+pipes, b, with the cup furnace or heat retort, H, when the latter is
+constructed as described, and shown upon the drawings, and occupies the
+relation to the former herein set forth, for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, The pipe, d, in combination with one of the pipes, b, for the
+purpose of affording a light for illuminating purposes, as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,884.--SHAFT COUPLING.--John Keesey, Chester, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the box, hub, or shell, B, reverse
+wedge-shaped blocks, C C', and bolts, D D', with their nuts, E E', or
+the equivalents of these devices, arranged for operation together,
+substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+
+71,885.--CLAMP SCREW.--Charles L Kingsley (assignor to Charles Parker),
+Meriden, Conn.
+
+I claim the nut, E, formed with the seats, F, and the lever, G, formed
+with the trunnions, I, so as to be combined and operate in the manner
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,886.--MACHINE FOR BENDING WOOD.--Joseph Klahr, Bernville, assignor to
+himself, W.R. Weand, C.H. Zink, and James J. Wagenhorst, Philadelphia,
+Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The formers, F F', with their arms, p p', levers, k k',
+and catches, q, or their equivalents, in combination with the clamps, G,
+the whole being constructed and operating substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, The combination of the above, the weighted levers, D D', and the
+links, l.
+
+3d, The adjustable plates, B B', with their shoulders, c, operating in
+combination with the formers, and their projections, q, substantially as
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,887.--OIL CAN.--George Alvan Knowlton, Natick, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stoppers, D and I, retracted from their respective
+orifices by a single trigger, H h', and provided with two springs, G J,
+to insure the effective closure of both said orifices, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, In a valved oil can, constructed as above specified, the arrangement
+of the trigger, H h', obliquely on the upper side of the handle, A', as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,888.--FENCE.--Ira Lackey, Lebanon, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the sills, A, braces, C, and hooks or loops,
+i j, with the grooved posts, a c, of the panels, when the parts are
+constructed and arranged to form a detachable and portable fence, in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,889.--BUTTER DISH.--Nathan Lawrence (assignor to Reed and Barton),
+Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the friction spring with the
+cover and vase, the journal and the bearing to extend entirely around
+the said journal, as specified.
+
+
+71,890.--HARVESTER RAKE.--Edward J. Leyburn, Lexington, Va.
+
+I claim, 1st, Connecting the rake arm, E', to a loose collar, c, on reel
+shaft, B, by means of a pivot, d', carrying an arm, f, in combination
+with the jointed connecting rod, h, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The arresting plate, G2, in combination with the rake pivot,
+d', arm, f, and collar, c, and connecting rod, h, substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The cam plate, G G1, in combination with the rake pivot, d', loose
+collar, c, and connecting rod, h, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The anti-friction roller, i, applied to the arm, f, of the rake
+pivot, in combination with the arresting plate, G2, substantially as
+described.
+
+5th, Connecting the arm, f, which is in the rake pivot, d, to the reel
+shaft or reel arm thereof, by means of a rod, h, and universal joint,
+h', substantially as described.
+
+6th, The application of a weight, g, to an arm, f, of the rake pivot,
+when said arm is upon a loose collar, c, and arranged to operate
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,891.--WASHING MACHINE.--Reuben Lighthall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the detachable holder, A, with the set screw, B, in combination
+with the slotted lever, D, and the rollers, F F', and the cam, H, as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,892.--PROCESS FOR RENDERING PAPER, CLOTH, AND THE LIKE, FIRE AND
+WATER PROOF.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.
+
+I claim the process, substantially as herein described, of treating
+fibrous and other materials for rendering them fire and water proof.
+
+
+71,893.--COMPOSITION OF MATTER FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF WATER PROOF PAPER
+AND OTHER ARTICLES.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The new compound or composition of matter, produced by the
+treatment of vegetable fiber, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The process herein described of treating vegetable fiber for
+producing a new compound, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,894.--STREET SWEEPER.--Robert Y. McConnell and Geo. Pringle,
+Rochester, N.Y.
+
+We claim, 1st, The pinions, a, of the counter shaft, s, combined with
+carrier wheels, W, of street sweepers, by suitable sliding clutches, c,
+all arranged substantially as shown and described, and for the purpose
+of equalizing the strength and efficiency of those portions of the
+machine.
+
+2d, The broom shaft, b, and the counter shaft, s, arranged substantially
+as shown, being held by means of the adjustable rigid straps, y, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The spring clutches, c, governed by means of the hand lever, D,
+connecting rod, f, lever, k, and the counter inclined planes, m, all
+arranged and operating substantially in the manner and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,895.--UTERINE SUPPORTER.--Frederick Meriwether, Tamola, Miss.
+
+I claim the combination, as described, of the spring, E, composed of
+copper or other soft metal, with the pessary, for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+Also, the combination, substantially as described, of the pelvic spring,
+the vertically adjustable bar and set screw, the soft metal spring, E,
+the pessary pillar, F, and the pessary, for the purposes specified.
+
+
+71,896.--RAILROAD SIGNAL.--Abraham S. Miller (assignor to himself, J.P.
+James, and Charles Folsom), Zanesfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the trigger, E, and rock shaft, F
+f, with a railroad signal and suitable intermediate connections, so
+arranged that the contact of the train with said trigger shall throw the
+signal into its conspicuous position, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The arrangement of the trigger, E, rock shaft, F f, arm, H, link, I,
+lever, G, wire, J, eccentric lever, L, catch, M, and shaft, B, signal,
+A, and weight, B', or its equivalent (P P1 P2 Q), substantially as and
+for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the trigger, E', rock shaft, F' f', arm, H',
+and rod or other suitable connection, N, all arranged and operating
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination, with the disk or signal, A, of the reflecting
+plate, a substantially as and for the object stated.
+
+
+71,897.--SPINNING WHEEL.--Henry Miller, Ronald Township, Mich.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the adjustable and hinged rods and levers,
+constructed as herein described, for connecting the rocking treadle with
+the hinged spindle arm, so that the operator, by the foot, may move the
+spindle arm out or in at pleasure, as set forth and represented.
+
+
+71,898.--BOOTS AND SHOES.--Charles Mole, Pembroke Terrace, Regent's
+Park, London, England.
+
+I claim the manufacture of a movable boot heel in two parts, to be
+adjusted in different positions by means of a single central projection
+taking into a single slot hole or countersunk part, and secured in
+position by means of a central screw or pin, whether such projection and
+hole or countersunk part be square or many sided, and no matter what the
+shape of these sides, so that the shape of the projection and that of
+the hole which is to receive it be identical, the whole substantially as
+hereinbefore described and illustrated on the annexed sheet of drawing.
+
+
+71,899.--WATER COOLER AND REFRIGERTOR.--Alfred Murden and Henry L.
+Cooper (assignors to themselves and Fiancis Warner), New Haven, Conn.
+
+We claim the arrangement of the cylinder, A, and outer cylinder, C, so
+as to form a water space, D, and combined with covers, E and G, so as to
+form a chamber, F, above the water space, D and ice cylinder, A, so that
+the cover, E, forms the bottom of and the cover, G, the top of the said
+chamber, in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,900.--CONSTRUCTION OF STAMPED SHEET METAL KETTLES.--Frederic G.
+Niedringhaus and William F. Niedringhaus, St. Louis, Mo.
+
+We claim the spout of a kettle when formed by pressure from the bottom
+and top plate of the kettle, when constructed substantially as shown and
+specified.
+
+
+71,901.--BREAST STRAP SLIDE.--O.B. North (assignor to O.B. North & Co.),
+New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The arrangement of the hinged tongue, E, upon the plate,
+A, so as to cover the ring, substantially in the manner herein set
+forth.
+
+2d, Constructing the hook or projection, D, upon the inside of the
+plate, by forming an opening, d, through the plate, substantially as and
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,902.--SNOW PLOW.--Abel Nutting, Quincy, Mass
+
+I claim the rotary plow, arranged to operate substantially as set forth.
+
+Also, in combination with such a plow, inclines, or shares, fixed, with
+respect to the frame by which they are supported, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,903.--STEAM GENERATOR.--Isaac R. Oakford, Philadelphia. Pa.
+
+I claim a steam generator, composed of a series of cylindrical boilers,
+of round ends, provided with openings for steam and water, and arranged
+in a vertical and inclined position, in the manner and for the purpose
+above set forth and described.
+
+
+71,904.--CASTER FOR FURNITURE.--P.B. O'Brien and Wm. E. Sparks, New
+Haven, Conn., assignors to P.B. O'Brien.
+
+We claim the arrangement of the spring, a, in the spindle, B,
+and combined with the socket, C, so as to operate in the manner
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,905.--RAILWAY FROG.--Staats N. Park, Bloomsbury, N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, So constructing the frogs of railways that the frog plate
+and the rail or track sections, guard rails, and frog point are separate
+from each other, and so that the rail sections and guard rails and frog
+point can be inserted in or attached to and detached from the frog
+plate, for the uses and purposes set forth.
+
+2d, So constructing the frogs of railways or the frog plate, that the
+track rails of any railway can be extended upon and combined with such
+frog plate to form the track or rail section of the frog, substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,906.--HARVESTER.--Henry W. Pell, Rome, N.Y.
+
+I claim. 1st, The carriage, C, supported at both ends on wheels or
+rollers, cc, running on a guide way, S, substantially as and for the
+purposes specified.
+
+2d, The rib or groove joint between the friction rollers and guideway,
+to sustain the lateral pressure, as set forth.
+
+3d, The clevis pin or whiffletree bolt, B, attached to the center of the
+carriage, C.
+
+4th, The independent attachment of the draught clevis to the whiffletree
+bolt to permit the independent oscillation of the whiffletree without
+affecting the clevis.
+
+
+71,907.--MEDICAL COMPOUND.--M. Perl, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the medical compound herein described, when made by the process
+and composed of the ingredients herein specified, in the proportions
+stated, for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,908.--MACHINERY FOR SHAVING AND SLOTTING SCREWS.--Elijah S. Pierce,
+Hartford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the cam, M, the sliding frame, Y, the
+spindle, A, the pulley, P, the clamp, C, the spring, S, and the rest, R,
+or their equivalents, with a shaving tool, and one or more nicking saws,
+substantially as herein specified.
+
+2d, The combination of the sliding frame, Y, the spindle, A, and
+the clamping device, C, with a shaving tool and one or more saws,
+substantially as described, for the purpose of shaving, nicking, and
+turning screw blanks or other similar articles, while held in the same
+jaws.
+
+
+71,909.--DOUBLE SCREW.--Elijah S. Pierce, Hartford, Ct.
+
+I claim the double screw herein described and shown, as a new article of
+manufacture.
+
+
+71,910.--APPARATUS FOR PRESERVING MEATS, FISH, POULTRY, AND OTHER
+PERISHABLE ARTICLES.--Charles F. Pike, Piovidence, R.I.
+
+I claim, 1st, Constructing a tubular ice box, with holes or openings in
+the tubes or pipes, at or near the bottom, to let the air out into the
+chamber, F, and slots or openings into the ice receptacle, reservoir, or
+depository, near the top, and so get the combined and double purpose
+of radiation, conduction, and internal circulation of the air in
+the chamber, F, substantially as and for the purposes set forth and
+described in the drawing and specification hereunto annexed, without
+confining myself to any particular form, size, or shape of the pipes
+or tubes, whether they be vertical or horizontal, round, square, oval,
+oblong, or in any other form, neither do I confine myself to any
+particular form of ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository.
+
+2d, The perforating or making slots, holes, or openings in the tubes
+or pipes, near the bottom, for the purposes set forth and described,
+howsoever the same may be made, whether used in connection with the
+ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, as described, or without
+the openings in the ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, for the
+purpose of the rotating of the air.
+
+3d, The ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, with its openings to
+let the air into and on to the ice in this ice receptacle, reservoir, or
+depository, for the purpose of taking off the moisture in the preserving
+room, at or near its top, whether the tubes connected to the bottom of
+this ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, are perforated or not,
+or whether the ice receptacle reservoir, or depository, is removed
+altogether, and the tops or collars of the tubes or pipes are
+perforated.
+
+4th, The ice box, receptacle, reservoir, or depository, A, as described,
+pipes or tubes, B C D L, pan, E H, room, F, substantially as described
+and set forth, with their appendages.
+
+
+71,911.--MULTIPLYING REFLECTORS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA.--D.W.S. Rawson,
+Peru, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The reflector box, A, the doors and shade wings, B B, the
+bars, C C, the non-reflecting division, D D, surrounding and between
+the several mirrors, the base board, F, and the slide board, G, and the
+double pivot, H, when used for the purposes herein described.
+
+2d, The use of the lever for the purpose of adjusting the reflectors.
+
+3d, The moving of the reflectors with the slide, G. to produce more than
+one set of impressions on the same plate, or an equivalent movement.
+
+
+71,912.--CAR SPRING.--Wm. F. Ray, Fort Wayne, Ind.
+
+I claim a series of reflexed springs, so constructed that the bows slide
+into each other, the whole being adjustable so as to regulate the amount
+of elasticity, as described.
+
+
+71,913.--LAMP BURNER.--Henry Read, Providence, R I.
+
+I claim the skeleton bottom, B, in combination with the perforated
+cylinder, C, and cone, D, when constructed and arranged substantially as
+described and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,914.--APPARATUS FOR TAMING WILD ANIMALS.--Peter R. Sanderson,
+Caledonia, N Y.
+
+I claim the construction and use of a circingle strap, as described,
+with the sheaves, A A A A, and their attachments to said circingle, and
+the slipping straps, B B B B, and rope, C, when arranged substantially
+as described for the purpose specified.
+
+Also, the combination of the above parts, A A, etc., B B, etc, and C,
+with any harness, arranged substantially as described for the purpose
+designed.
+
+
+71,915.--JOURNAL BOX.--Wm. Sherburne, Charlestown, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The bolt, E, constructed as and for the purposes above
+described.
+
+2d, The bolt, E, in combination with the jaw, m, and oil box, B,
+substantially and for the purpose above specified.
+
+
+71,916.--HORSE AND CATTLE POKE.--Nelson Sylvester, Weymouth, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The head, B, cross bar, E, in combination with the
+springs, F, and spikes, a, for the purpose and in the manner
+substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The cross bar, E, as arranged in relation to the yoke, C, and in
+combination with the poke, A, in the manner as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,917.--CORN PLANTER.--Frank J. Smiley, Marshall, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, In combination with a wheeled machine for planting corn
+or other seed at regular intervals, a "perambulator," substantially as
+described, when hung concentrically to a revolving seed cylinder, C, and
+operated in connection therewith, substantially in the manner and for
+the purpose herein in specified.
+
+2d, When operated in connectin with a revolving seed cylinder, the
+arrangement and combination of the dropping tubes, t, and their
+attachments with the tappet pins, T, and receiving basins, K, for
+dropping and conveying the seed to the furrowers, substantially as set
+forth.
+
+3d, The pendant gage-bars, h, in combination with the gage plates, g,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,918.--WHIP RACK.--Charles A. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a whip rack composed of metal or other inelastic material, and
+furnished with a series of divisions or apartments, with a hinged
+tongue or flap in each, and suitable openings in each apartment for the
+insertion and retention of a whip, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,919.--METHOD OF HARDENING AND BLEACHING ARTICLES MADE OF SOAPSTONE,
+TALC, ETC.--Henry Julius Smith, Boston, Mass., assignor to Joseph C.
+Wightman, Newtonville, N. Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The heating in a closed vessel, and in contact with
+carbon, the above described substances, or articles formed therefrom,
+for the purpose of hardening and toughening the same, substantially as
+above described.
+
+2d, The removal, either before or after the hardening process, of
+impurities producing discoloration, by the action of a bath of melted
+chloride or sodium, or other chemical compound operating in like manner.
+
+
+71,920.--HANDLE FOR TEA AND COFFEE POTS.--Enos E. Stow, Plantsville, Ct.
+
+I claim a handle, as made hollow or tubular, and provided with openings
+in or through it, that when applied to a pot or vessel, warm or heated
+air may be caused to pass into and through and out of such handle,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,921.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the endless wire rope or ropes, A A, pulleys,
+T T T' T", and piers, B B B' B", with the suspended carriages, H H H H,
+arranged and operating as specified.
+
+
+71,922.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the wire ropes, A A, piers, B B B B, reel, F,
+and rope, P, with the carriage, H, arranged and operating in the manner
+set forth.
+
+
+71,923.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg. Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the two aerial ways, A A' A" A'", the drum,
+C, with the carriages, H H, and ropes, f f, constructed and operating as
+specified.
+
+
+71,924.--ATTACHMENT TO THE REGULATORS QF WATCHES--Wm. B. Tucker,
+Hillsboro, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the screw-arbor, c, and the toothed segment,
+e, with the regulating lever, d, and the scale base plate, a b,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,925.--BILLIARD CUE TIP.--Joseph A. Veazie, Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim the new or improved composition, substantially as described, in
+which ground leather is an important constituent.
+
+Also, the combination of a layer of such composition and one or more
+layers or strata of leather or caoutchouc, or both, such being for the
+formation of cue tips, as explained.
+
+
+71,926.--CAR SPRING.--Richard Vose, New York city.
+
+I claim a volute spring, formed or constructed of a coiled metallic bar,
+whose thickness is greater transversely upon one edge thereof than at
+any other point therein, substantially as and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+71,927.--APPARATUS FOR TURNING ON GAS.--W.P. Wage [assignor to himself
+and M. Clarke], Barre Centre, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cylinder, E, and the piston, F, in combination with
+the lever, D, or their equivalent, operated by the means and in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, Lighting gas by electricity, in combination with the apparatus above
+described for turning on gas, as shown and described.
+
+
+71,928.--HORSE HAY FORK.--George H. Waldo, Prattsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the tines, b b, bail, f f, curved holding tine, I, spring, J,
+pulley, l, rope, k, all constructed and operated substantially as herein
+set forth.
+
+
+91,929.--MACHINE FOR ROLLING LEATHER.--J.H. Walker, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the horizontal way, G, slide, H,
+and roll, b, with tables, K and M, and treadle operating device,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The combination, with the pieces, C C, of the truss rods, E E,
+bridge, F, way, G, and slide, H, substantially as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,930.--FERTILIZER AND CORN PLANTER COMBINED.--Samuel H. Wallize,
+Washingtonville, Pa.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the devices, slide, G, and roller, D, as
+connected and operating together, with the crank, F, so as to drop the
+guano and corn through a single spout, to prevent choking, as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,931.--WASHING MACHINE.--D.T. Ward, Cardington, O.
+
+I claim, 1st, The segmental or convex washboard, E, actuated by levers,
+D, in combination with the reciprocating washboard, F, and connecting
+arms, H, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination therewith, the spring, j, rod, k, and slots, I,
+arranged and operating substantially as described.
+
+3d, The gate, p, in combination with the horizontal reciprocating
+washboard, F, and tub, A, arranged and operating substantially as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,932.--CORN PLANTER.--John R. Weber, Bourbon, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The springs, m, on the shaft, e, in combination with the
+dropping cylinders, k, as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The combination of the foot board, c', forked lever, d" m",
+connecting rods, e", and cross piece, h", arranged and operating as
+explained.
+
+3d, The combination of the frame, B, elbow levers, m', connecting rods,
+n' s', arms, o' t', and shafts, r' u', as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the transverse shaft, v, sliding bar, s, hook,
+r, pins, o, block, n, and dropping cylinders, k, substantially as
+described.
+
+5th, The combination of the crank, w, arm, x a', spring, b, and sliding
+bar, s, arranged and operating as set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the lever, a", shaft, v, pinion, e', and spring,
+e"', when used independently, or in connection with the frame, B,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,933.--BED BOTTOM.--David S. Williams, Coldwater, Mich.
+
+I claim the combination of the loop, A, rods, B, spring band, C,
+rods, D, webbing, E, slats, F, wires or equivalent, G, in the manner
+described.
+
+
+71,934.--INSTRUMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ANAESTHETICS.--Osborn Wilson,
+Aurora, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of an instrument with inhaling and
+exhaling tubes, provided with valves, working automatically and
+alternately in opening and closing the tubes by the respiration of the
+patient, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein
+specified.
+
+2d, Providing the instrument with a spring valve and air tube for
+regulating the administration of nitrous oxide and other anaesthetics,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein specified.
+
+3d, The construction and arrangement of stock, A, mouth piece, B,
+inhaling and exhaling tubes, C' C, plate, D, air tube, E', valve, E,
+spiral spring, b, valves, c c, rods, d d, fulcra, e e, arm, f, and rod,
+g, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein specified.
+
+
+71,935.--CIDER MILL AND PRESS.--Martin Winger, Ephrata, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, A series of press boxes, D, with perforated sides and
+an external cogged flange, d, all connected in the form of a wheel
+revolving horizontally, with its cross-arms, N, secured centrally to
+a vertical shaft, L, in combination with the bearing, M, and step, O,
+sustained on a framework, A B B', all arranged substantially in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, With the revolving press boxes, D, the press block and central
+upright, K, E, pulley, G, guides, F, arms, e, in combination with the
+inclined planes, H and R, all arranged and operating substantially in
+the manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, In combination with the revolving box wheel, D D N N, and pressing
+arrangement, the hinged drop bottom, Q, in combination with a series of
+rollers or pulleys, P, or their equivalents, for the purpose and in the
+manner shown and described.
+
+4th. In combination with my horizontal box wheel, the arrangement of the
+gearing and mill hopper, X, and crushers, W V, pinions, Y S, on shaft,
+all combined substantially m the manner specified.
+
+5th, In combination with an apple mill, a cider press, with a series of
+presses in a horizontal revolving wheel, substantially as and for the
+purposes specified.
+
+
+71,936.--CURB FOR WATER WHEEL.--Albert Winton, Chambersburg, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The serpentine or double curved chute gates, O O, when
+formed with surfaces tapering or sloping from their centers towards
+their ends, and so arranged, relative to intermediately situated
+diaphragms or plates, r r, that one of the tapering ends of said chute
+gates, O O, shall project beyond the circumferences of the rims, a a c
+e, and extend so as to enter slots, or between the prongs of fork-like
+arms, K L K L, to be operated in the manner and for the purpose
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, The annular adjustable rim, or ring, i i, provided with the
+fork-like arms, K L K L, and with the moving lever or crank, m, and
+the fulcrum pin, h, all arranged to operate the chute gates, O O,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+71,937.--HARVESTER.--James Winters and Charles C. Gapen, Lacon, Ill.
+
+We claim the skeleton frame, A, or its equivalent, provided with an
+adjustable clevis, and attached to the end of the tongue, or reaping and
+mowing machines, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein
+described and represented.
+
+
+71,938.--SASH TOP.--Orson E. Woodbury, Madison, Wis.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cam, slotted at H D I, forming bearings at either
+extremity for the screw or other support, when the cam is operating
+against the catch, C, at the points, F or O, all as described and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The catch, C, with the spikes, G G, constructed and used as and for
+the purposes hereinbefore named.
+
+
+71,939.--PEAT AND BRICK MACHINE.--Charles D. Wrightington, Fairhaven,
+and Benjamin P. Rider, Boston, Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, In combination with the mold wheel having the series or
+sets of molds in it, a series of plungers revolving with said wheel
+and operated in succession by the eccentric journal and frame, Q,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, Also in combination with a mold wheel having a series of cogs
+interposed by a series of concave stops, blanks or abutments upon
+its periphery, a drive wheel having cogs and a blank surface on its
+perimeter so that the mold wheel may be moved, stopped and locked by
+said drive wheel which has a continuous movement, substantially as and
+for the purpose described.
+
+3d, Also the location and arrangement of the cam over and around the
+blank on the perimeter of the drive wheel so that while the mold wheel
+is stopped and locked by said drive wheel which continues its movement
+said drive wheel shall operate the pushers to discharge the pressed
+bricks or blocks from the molds, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,940.--.TOY.--Derrick Adams, Lansingburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim an automatic toy having the legs of the horse and the head
+and arm of the driver actuated by mechanical devices, in manner
+substantially as herein described and for the purposes as set forth.
+
+
+71,941.--EAVES TROUGH FASTENING.--Philip Ahn, Brandon Vt.
+
+I claim the bolt, c, combined with the elastic strap, e, substantially
+as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,942.--INFLATING RUBBER BALLS.--Henry A. Alden, Fishkill, N.Y.,
+assignor to the New York Rubber Company.
+
+I claim the application to rubber balls or other hollow articles
+requiring to be distended by inflation of the combined bulb and tube,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein shown and set
+forth.
+
+
+71,943.--REAMER.--Charles Allardice, Cohoes, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A shank, A, formed substantially as described in
+combination with the cutters, B, and nut or screw ring, O, the whole
+operating as set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the shank, A, cutters, B, and nut, C, the nut,
+e, bolt, g, and washer, g', formed as described and employed for the
+purposes specified.
+
+
+71,944.--BOLT ATTACHMENT TO DOOR LOCK.--William H. Andrews [assignor to
+Burton Mallory], New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim the bolt, E, constructed arranged within the lock case in
+combination with the follower, F, constructed with a cam, I, and spring,
+H, so as to hold the bolt securely in both its locked and unlocked
+position, substantially in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,945.--MECHANISM FOR PRESENTING PALM LEAF TO LOOMS.--Isaac Angell,
+Malden, Mass.
+
+I claim for employment in connection with a loom for weaving with palm
+leaf or similar weft a mechanism substantially as set forth which
+automatically presents in succession the entering ends of single pieces
+of weft in such position with relation to the cross sectional form of
+each that each piece will be carried into the shed or web flatwise.
+
+Also the mechanism for effecting the elevation and release of the weft,
+substantially as described.
+
+Also the plate, d, with its rectangular perforations and the gate or
+slide for clamping a single piece of weft projecting through the plate,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+Also a mechanism substantially as set forth for "knocking off" the weft
+raising mechanism when a piece of weft is presented.
+
+
+71,946.--BLACKBOARD FOR SCHOOLS.--William Arroquuier, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim covering the plaster, B, with a coating, C, composed of the
+ingredients named and applied in the manner above described whereby the
+proper color and roughness are obtained as set forth.
+
+
+71,947.--MODE OF OPERATING SWELL IN MELODEONS.--C.E. Bacon [assignor to
+himself. George A Prince and Calvin F.S. Thomas], Buffalo, N.Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the swell pedals side by side with the
+bellows pedals and contiguous to and parallel therewith, for the purpose
+and substantially as described.
+
+
+71,948.--MATERIALS FOR TRANSMITTING HEAT.--William C. Baker, New York
+city.
+
+I claim the employment of salted water, glycerin, or their equivalents,
+to prevent freezing in transmitting and diffusing heat through ordinary
+pipes, tubes or radiators for the purpose of warming and ventilating
+railroad cars, public vehicles and buildings, substantially as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,949.--LAMP BURNER.--George E. Baldwin (assignor to E. Miller & Co.),
+West Meriden, Conn.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the auxiliary or ventilating tube, E, with
+the wick tube, B, combined with a solid partition, F, in the base of the
+burner so as to form a close chamber around the tubes and wick adjuster,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,950.--AUTOMATIC TOOTH PLUGGER.--Burr Bannister and George F. Green,
+Kalamazoo, Mich.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of an engine operated by means of
+compressed air with a tooth plugger for the purpose set forth and
+described.
+
+2d, The lock, F, in connection with spring, 1, operated by cross head of
+piston rod, in the manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,951.--CAR COUPLING.--William F. Barlow (assignor to himself, James
+Bower and W.A. Jackson), Monmouth, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The catch, C, slotted draw head, A, and weight, X,
+combined as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The rods, M N and H, and elbow, K, combined as described and
+operating in combination with the elements of the first claim arranged
+substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The weight, X, arranged as described for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,952.--HARVESTER RAKE.--John Barnes, Rockford, Ill.
+
+I claim 1st, The inclined serrations, h h h, on the face of the rake
+head for the purpose of compacting the gavel.
+
+2d, A compressor or supplementary rake pivoted to the rake handle and
+moving parallel to the rake head, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The combination substantially as described of an automatic rake, a
+compresser and an interposed spring for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th The combination substantially as described of a reel revolving
+continuously on a horizontal shaft a rake mounted on the same shaft [on
+trunnions arranged diagonally to the shaft], and a shipping device by
+which the rake may be thrown into gear between any two of the beaters of
+the reel and by which it may automatically be thrown out of gear at the
+end of its stroke.
+
+5th, The combination substantially as described of the inclined rake
+handle with the trunnions or pivots revolving on the reel shaft, and
+arranged diagonally thereto.
+
+6th, The combination substantially as described of the rake handle
+pivoted on trunnions diagonal to the reel shaft and the friction roller
+with a guide vertical below the axis of the rake and deflected both
+horizontally and laterally above that axis, as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+7th, The combination substantially as described of the rake handle
+and shipping lever whereby the rake throws itself out of gear after
+discharging the gavel.
+
+8th, The combination substantially as described of a rake mounted on
+trunnions revolving on a horizontal axis in a fixed relation to the
+guide which controls the movements of the rake with a revolving reel
+having an endwise movement on the same axis whereby the rake can be
+thrown out of gear by moving the reel endwise without stopping the reel.
+
+
+71,953.--TRY SQUARE AND BEVEL.--Samuel N. Batchelder, Prairie du Chien,
+Wis.
+
+I claim, 1st, The blade B, pivoted within the stock, A, and provided
+with a hooked projection, e, by means of which and the hook slide, D,
+the blade, B, may be set and held at any desired angle, substantially as
+described and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The hook slide, D, with the thumb screw, E, arranged and operating
+substantially as shown and described for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The spiral spring, F, in combination with a combined try square and
+bevel, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,954.--PLATE LIFTER.--David B Beaty, Aurora, Ind., assignor to himself
+and James Lamb.
+
+I claim the curved wires, B B B, having hooks at their lower ends and
+connected to a handle, A, said handle being provided with a wire loop
+formed into a spring which connects to the wires, B, so that by pressing
+upon this spring, C, the wires, B, are caused to separate and release
+the plate, all constructed as specified.
+
+
+71,955.--SUSPENSION BRIDGE.--Charles Bender, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction and arrangement of one or more yielding
+joints connecting the beams or trusses of stiffened suspension bridges,
+substantially as herein described.
+
+2d, The attachment of the ends of the cables or chains at or near the
+first or shore piers to the longitudinal beams or trusses of stiffened
+suspension bridges, substantially as set forth.
+
+3d The means and method by which the ends of the beams or trusses of
+stiffened suspension bridges are secured to the shore piers by vertical
+anchorage and the arrangement of suitable joints, v, in said anchors,
+substantially for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The means and method employed to reduce the side motion by
+attaching the longitudinal beams or trusses of stiffened suspension
+bridges to the central piers sidewise said attachment being on one pier
+perfectly immovable in any horizontal direction while at the other
+piers allowance is made for the variations of the length of the beams
+substantially as set forth and described.
+
+
+71,956.--FOLDING TRUNK.--O.K. Bernbaum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the folding ends in combination with the hinged sectional back
+and front for the purposes herein fully described.
+
+
+71,957.--SOFA BEDSTEAD.--Charles H. Berry, East Somerville, Mass.
+
+I claim the combination of the lower position, a, the seat, b, and
+head, d, and the hinged or movable panel, e, in a sofa or lounge,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,958.--CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the removable frame, B, sliding frame, C,
+ratchet bar, G, and pinion wheel, H, with each other, with the body,
+A, of the churn, and with the dasher shaft, I, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,959.--HAT-FELTING MACHINE.--Job W. Blackham, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The duplicate series of rolls, b and bN', and rubbers, C
+and CN' or their equivalent, with their water pans, N N', and jets of
+hot water or steam, as represented, arranged to operate together in the
+manner and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+2d, Mounting the reciprocating rubber over the bed of rolls so as to
+allow of its ascent and descent by means of springs, substantially as
+and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+
+71,960.--BUILDERS' SCAFFOLD.--John E Bliss, Oxford, Ind.
+
+I claim the combination of the right angled pivoted frame, A, and
+adjustable sliding bars, B and D, with each other, substantially as
+herein shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,961.--SUBSTITUTE FOR MILK FOR CATTLE.--Rufus K. Blodgett, near
+Fulton, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st The use of white or blue clay, when used for the purpose
+above specified.
+
+2d, The combination of flour, catechu and clay, when mixed and used for
+the purposes above set forth.
+
+
+71,962.--FIRE LADDER.--Johan Blomgren, Galesburg, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stuffing coil, O, inserted into the lower port of
+the tube H H', and forced up or down in the tube by the cog wheel, M,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The basket, R, in combination with a fire escape having the hinged
+side, T, and the adjusting rod, S, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.
+
+3d, The construction of the stuffig coil, O, substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,963.--SAFETY GUN LOCK.--Charles Bowlen, Milwaukee, Wis.
+
+I claim tumbler, F, with its pin, G, in combination with dog, H, with
+its slot, I, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,964.--VENTILATOR FOR BUILDINGS.--Thomas Boyd, Cambridgeport, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the chamber, A, with or without the
+lenses, B, cone, C, and rods, D, constructed and arranged to operate
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the oscillating cap, K, and elastic pads, I,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the chamber, A, cone, C, pipes E and H, and
+cones, G and K, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,965.--DOOR LATCH.--Purmort Bradford (assignor to Sargent & Co.), New
+Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim the construction of the latch bolt with the pivot bearings, a
+and b, upon opposite sides combined with a single central pivot upon the
+plate so as to be adjustable for a right or left-hand door and the said
+plate constructed with a slot through which the latch is operated, in
+the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,966.--PLOW.--Harvey Briggs, Smithland, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, Forming the land side, mold board frame and upper
+and lower strengthening floors, b1 and b2, solid in one piece B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the conical rollers, D, and their boxing frame,
+H, with the mold board frame, B, substantially as herein shown and
+described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, Forming the boxing frame, H, in two parts, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, forming an oil trench or channel, J, in the boxing frame, II
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+5th, The combination of the elastic washers or packing, I, with the
+journals and bearings of the rollers and wheels, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the adjustable friction wheel, F, and stationary
+friction wheel, E, with the solid hand side and mold board frame, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+7th, The combination of the vertical flanged friction roller, G, with
+the land side of the plow, substantially as herein shown and described
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,967.--PIANO STOOL.--Josua Briggs, Peterboro, N.H.
+
+I claim, in combination with the pillar and feet, the socket block, m,
+having recesses formed with side lips or flanges, o, to fit into groves,
+q, in the feet and bottom seats, p, between which and the shoulder on
+the pillar the feet are securely continued, substantially as described.
+
+Also the center piece, w', fitting upon and covering the screw bolt and
+nut which confine the pillar to the base, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+Also constructing the socket block, m, with a center socket, t, into
+which the tail piece of the pillar fits and is confined, substantially
+as described.
+
+Also making the screw spindle removable from the seat, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+
+71,968.--PLOW.--T.E.C. Brinly, Louisville, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, The mode of attaching the beam, D, to the plows by a
+socket, C, connected with the land side by braces, B B, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the socket, C, constructed with diagonal flanges,
+C', the handles, and the beam, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,969.--COMBINED SHOVEL AND SIFTER.--Stephen P. Brooks (assignor to
+himself and Benjamin Woodward), Somerville, Mass.
+
+I claim the within-described combined shovel and sifter, constructed and
+operating substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,970.--SEAT AND DESK.--A.H. Brown, May's Landing, N.J.
+
+I claim the hinged brace, J, passing through the guides, M, upon the
+inside of the ends, B, of the seat and hinged to the outer edge of the
+folding desk, H, all arranged as described whereby the gravity of the
+brace, J, as the desk is raised causes the L-shaped notch, L, to fit and
+catch in the guide, M, to hold the said desk raised, for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,971.--GRAIN FORK.--E G. Bullis, Manchester, Iowa, assignor to Charles
+J. Riggs, same place, and said Riggs assignor to D E. Lyon, Dubuque,
+Iowa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of a band-cutting device with a pitching
+fork, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination of the rearwardly-extended parts of the tines, C,
+the cross head, B, grooved bars, E, sliding cutter, F, and springs, L,
+with each other, substantially as herein shown and described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the pivoted or jointed bars, G H I, with
+the sliding cutter, F, shank, J, of the fork head and handle, A,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+71,972.--SEED PLANTER.--Matthew S. Burdick. Milton, Wis., assignor for
+himself and John M. May.
+
+I claim, 1st, Thumb screw, I, in combination with part, H, and seed cup
+bar, D, when constructed, connected together and used substantially as
+and for the purposes described.
+
+3d, Seed-cup bar, E, or its equivalent, when combined with seed-cup bar,
+D, in the same planting machine so that corn and pumpkin seed and other
+flat seeds, as squash and melon seeds, may be planted at one operation,
+substantially as described.
+
+3d, Spring, O, or its equivalent, attached to and combined with seed-cup
+bar, E, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+4th, Jaws or points, F and G, provided with partitions, h and h, for the
+purpose of dividing the seed, when used in combination with parts, A and
+A' B and E and N, substantially as described.
+
+5th, A general arrangement and combination of legs or bars, A and A',
+hoppers, B and C, seed-cup bars, D and E, covering, N, and jaws, F and
+G, when constructed, connected together and used substantially as and
+for the purposes described.
+
+
+71,973.--PULLEY BLOCK.--John A. Burnap, Albany, N. Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the frame, E, and pulley, F, through the eye
+of which is inserted the frame, A, having a series of rollers, a a, the
+whole constructed and used substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,974.--SADIRON.--Jesse S. Butterfield and Joseph A. Reed,
+Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+We claim, 1st, The steadying, pin, d", in combination with the sectors,
+d"' d"', on the guard-plate, d', the said parts being constructed and
+arranged to operate in connection with the planes, a"' a"', on the
+projection, a', substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The projection, a', on the base, A B, with its two opposite sectors
+or inclined planes, a" a", constructed and arranged to receive and
+hold down the inward ends, c" c", of the feet of the handle, C D,
+substantially as described and set forth.
+
+3d, The projecting ends, c" c", of the handle, C D, constructed and
+arranged to operate in combination with the spaces, b' b', and planes,
+a" a", substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,975.--PRUNING SHEAR.--Seth P. Carpenter, Milford, Mass.
+
+I claim the new or improved manufacture of pruning shears, as
+hereinbefore described, that is, as composed of the blades, a b, the
+lever, C, the long shank, B, the lever, D, the open handles, C C', the
+arm, f, and the rod, g, arranged and combined in manner, and for the
+purpose, and to operate substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,976.--WASHSTAND AND CLOTHES DRYER.--Frances H. Carrier, Bridgeport,
+Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the clothes drying apparatus with the
+washbasin, when they are constructed, arranged, and fitted for use
+substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cups, b c d, or their equivalents, with the
+wash basin, when they are constructed, arranged, and fitted for use as a
+toilet apparatus, substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+
+71,977.--SPICE CASE.--John T. Carter and John Park. Lowell Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, The cups or boxes, c c, when arranged to operate
+substantially as described, and for the purposes fully set forth.
+
+2d, The springs, k k, in combination with the cups or boxes, c c, for
+the purpose described and set forth.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement of the case, a, with its feet, d d
+d, handle, e, loop, f, and shelves, b b b b, cups or boxes, c c, and
+spring, k k, all for the purposes substantially as described and set
+forth.
+
+
+71,978.--APPARATUS FOR PAINTING OR GRAINING PAILS, ETC.--Jonathan
+Carter, Winchendon, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the flexible painting or die printing
+roll with the supplying roller, for painting, graining, ornamenting
+pails, or other tapering articles.
+
+2d, The mechanism for holding and revolving the pail, when mounted on a
+bench or table, in combination with the movable printing or die roll,
+operating substantially in the manner as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, Casting graining or other ornamental configurations on conical rolls
+so as to form a continuous body, for the purposes herein described.
+
+4th, Making die or printing conical rolls in sections, and securing
+them to the staves so as to change their position for making a greater
+variety of ornamental designs for graining and ornamenting hollow ware,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+5th, Applying a smooth coat or body of paint or varnish with a flexible
+roller to pails, tubs, or other articles of hollow ware, substantially
+in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,979.--SAWYERS' RULE.--Thos. Carter, Louisville, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, A scale so constructed and adjusted that any two of the
+three quantities of the thickness of the planks, the diameter of the
+log, and the number of the planks cut or to be cut from the log being
+given, the third of said quantities is read off from the scale in the
+manner substantially as above set forth and described.
+
+2d, A scale exhibiting the number of turns to be given to the screws of
+the log carriage for cutting plank or boards of any desired thickness.
+
+
+71,980.--CAST METAL CASE FOR SPRING BALANCE.--John Chatillon, New York
+city.
+
+I claim a cast metal case for spring balances, when provided with a
+perforated or slotted upper head for the reception to the pin, b,
+and when made substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and
+described.
+
+
+71,981.--VACUUM GRAIN DRYER.--Geo. Clark, Buffalo, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, the three essential features or parts: the air tight
+grain chamber, the radiations heating pipes or floors, and the
+vacuum-producing apparatus, combined and operating substantially as
+herein set forth.
+
+2d, the arrangement of the steam heating pipes within the grain chamber,
+substantially as set forth.
+
+3d, The graduated gage vessel, H, arranged as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+71,982.--DOOH LATCH.--Francis Clymer, Galion, Ohio.
+
+I claim the mode of attaching a combined latch and hasp, B, and staple,
+F, to doors, by means of slots, I and H, so as to permit the adjustment
+of the same substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,983.--CLAMP.--Geo. H. Coo and Geo. H. Snow, New Haven, Conn.
+
+We claim the herein described clamp, consisting of the head, C, upon one
+arm of the body, [Transcribers note: illegible letter], the opposite
+arm, provided with a corresponding foot, and the said head having
+arranged therein levers, D, and combined with a screw, B, so as to
+operate to clamp between the screw and the foot, substantially as set
+forth.
+
+
+71,984.--BOAT DETACHING TACKLE.--David L. Cohen, Pensacola. Fla.
+
+I claim the combination of the notched bars, a a, with the grooved
+blocks, B B, the sliding blocks, C, pitman, D D', and lever, F,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,985.--APPARATUS FOR ELEVATING WATER.--J.R. Cole, Keaton Station,
+Tenn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the chamber, F, provided with the short
+pipes, p p', and the pipes, p", with the pumps, G H, and the chambers, C
+D E, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination and arrangement, for the purpose described, of the
+chambers, C D E F, pipes, p p' p", P P' P", and pumps, G H, the latter
+working alternately, so as to maintain a constant pressure upon the
+water in the chambers, substantially in the manner specified.
+
+
+71,986.--TACK HAMMER.--Thomas A. Conklin, New Britain. Conn.
+
+I claim, as a new article of manufacture, a tack hammer, constructed
+in the manner and With the characteristics herein specified, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,987.--FLOOR CLAMP.--Wm. Conner and C. W. Mitchell, Wilmington, Del.
+
+We claim the combination of the frame, a, with the screws, b and d d,
+with the wedge blocks, e e, wedges, f f, and plates i i, constructed and
+arranged, as herein described, to operate as a clamp for clamping ship
+timber, flooring, and other carpenters' work.
+
+
+71,988.--BUTTON.--Geo. Cooke, Winchester, Mass.
+
+I claim a button or stud, its shank attached by means of a disk formed
+concave, and subsequently compressed, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,989.--HARVESTER.--Francis C. Coppage, Terre Haute, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the double or alternate step wheel, E,
+having the inclined steps, e e e, with the two stepping-dogs, D D',
+and the springs, x x, when the said parts are constructed and arrange
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination and arrangement of the adjusting rod, n o", with the
+cylindrical sleeve, O', the sleeve or slide, O"', the post, P, and the
+reel, O"', in such a manner that while the post P, supports the reel,
+the elevation of the latter is adjusted by the compound rod, n o",
+substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+3d, The rod, H, having the crank, h, and the worm, h', in combination
+with the worm segment, i, the shaft, I, the winding arm or segment, i',
+and the chain, K, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,990.--MACHINE FOR STRETCHING CLOTH.--A.C. Corpe, Stafford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The two gear clamps, B B, composed each of two wheels, a
+a', one placed above the other, and the upper wheels arranged so as to
+be capable of adjustment, both vertically and laterally, substantially
+as shown and described.
+
+2d, The arrangement of gearing, as shown, in connection with the gear
+clamps, B B, and roller, C, whereby an equal movement of the clamps is
+insured, substantially as shown and described.
+
+3d, The supplemental frame, E, provided with the roller, D, upon which
+the cloth is wound, in connection with the gearing, k u, clutch, o,
+driving pulley, m, and shaft, l, all arranged substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+
+71,991.--ROLLER FOR DRESSING.--Benjamin R. Cotton, Lewiston, Me.
+
+I claim as an improved dresser roll, a stone roll covered with the
+surfacing metal, or metal composition, substantially as set forth.
+
+Also, the method of surfacing a roll by placing around or over a central
+roll a metal frame as a base upon which to cement the surface metal, and
+the surfacing such frame, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,992.--WAGON LOCK.--James A. Counts, Indianapolis, Iowa. I claim the
+catch, g, the bands, h h, the spring, the bar, e, lever, k, for the
+purposes set forth and described.
+
+
+71,993.--HAME TUG.--Jas. C. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The metallic hames tug, A, provided with the V-shaped
+openings, C, having inclined sides, and the tongues, D, adapted to
+receive the V-shaped block, O, formed upon the block, N, of the trace
+strap and block, O, held in place by means of the pin upon the spring
+lever stop, Q, fitting in the groove, P, in the end of tongue, D, of the
+hame tug, as herein described for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The hame clip, fastened by bolts to the hame tug, substantially as
+herein described and for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, The block, N, upon the trace strap, when provided with the V-shaped
+block, C, and the spring lever, Q, as herein described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,994.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James. S. Crump, Williamsburg, Mo.
+
+I claim, 1st, The curved eccentric arm, I, applied to the rock shaft, E,
+and operated in the manner and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The swinging lever, M, or its equivalent, in combination with the
+curved eccentric arm for operating the platform, as described.
+
+3d, The arrangement of one or more springs in combination with the
+curved eccentric arm, I, for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The manner of adjusting the hight of the swinging platform upon the
+supporting arms and uprights, as described.
+
+5th, The adjustable cant or deflecting boards, C, in combination with
+the swinging platform, as described.
+
+
+71,995.--WASHING MACHINE.--S.W. Curtiss, Sugar Grove, Pa.
+
+I claim an improved washing machine, consisting box, A, provided with
+blocks, H, and roller, E, the hinged frame, B, having rollers, C D,
+and handle, G, all constructed, arranged and operating as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,998.--MACHINE FOR FORMING HAT BODIES.--Francis Degen, Newark. N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, A hat body formed partly of common and partly of fine
+stock, by first blowing on the cone a belt of fine stock, then over the
+whole cone a quantity of common stock, and finally a quantity of fine
+stock, substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The close fitting cap, B, in combination with the perforated cone,
+A, of a machine for forming hat bodies, substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+3d, The slide, D, in combination with the trunk, C, cap, B, and
+perforated cone, A, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,997.--MAIL-BAG FASTENER.--S. Denison, Portlandville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the hooks, C, constructed substantially as herein shown and
+described, in combination with the straps, D and F, with the bag, B, and
+staples, A, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,998.--SAWBUCK.--Henry J. Dill, Cummington, Mass.
+
+I claim the clamps, D, the treadle, E', the arms, E, springs, F', and
+rods, F, constructed, arranged, and operating, in combination with the
+stationary part, A, substantially as shown and described for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+71,999.--CARRIAGE FOR ROCK DRILL.--Thomas Doane, Boston, Mass. I claim
+the arrangement of the round bars, E F G and H, of a rock drill carriage
+into a frame, for the reception of rock drilling machines which shall be
+able to reach therefrom any point where it is desirable to bore a hole,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The position of the horizontal round bars, E and F, under an acute
+(more or less) angle, d, to the side frame of a rock drill carriage, or
+to the alignment of the tunnel, substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+3d, The construction of a rock drill carriage for driving a tunnel or
+mine so as to swing in a vertical direction on the forward wheels and
+axle, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,000.--RAILWAY CHAIR.--John H. Downing, Salem, Mass.
+
+I claim the single-headed chair, A, in combination with a sectional
+railroad rail, arranged as and for the purpose shown and described.
+
+
+72,001.--ROTARY PUMP.--John Doyle, Hoboken, N. J., and Timothy A.
+Martin, New York city.
+
+We claim the two drums, A C, placed concentrically one within the other,
+the chamber, D, air passages, E E', valves, F G, and tubular journals,
+B B', all arranged and combined to operate in connection with water or
+other liquid placed in the space or spaces between the two drums, A C,
+substantially in the manner as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,002.--GRINDING MILL.--James F. Drummond, New York city.
+
+I claim the tubular inlet-journal, b, having its interior contracted
+around the feed pipe at one point, and thence flaring toward the
+cylinder and the blast pipe, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,003.--PIVOT GEARING.--Joseph J. Duchesne, Lacon, Ill.
+
+I claim the circular bed plate, A, in combination with the pinion
+plate, B, and coupling plate, C, secured by the set screw, S, the whole
+arranged and operating substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,004.--CULTIVATOR.--William Duffner, Petersburg, Ind.
+
+I claim the cultivator composed of the elements, A B B' C D E F H I J N,
+and the device for regulating the depth of the shovels, composed of the
+elements, G K L M P, constructed and arranged as set forth.
+
+
+72,005.--WOVEN FABRIC.--J. Renshaw, East Greenwhich, R.I.
+
+I claim the fabric, herein described, as a new article of manufacture.
+
+
+72,006.--HORSE RAKE.--Edward A. Field, Sidney, Me.
+
+I claim, 1st, The application of each tooth, E, to its arm, D, by means
+of a round tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with the axis of the tooth,
+and going into the arm, the same being substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, Also, the combination as well as the arrangement of the adjustable
+brace d, and the staple or clasping wire, f, with the arm and the tooth,
+when applid by means substantially as specified, viz., a cylindrical
+tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with the axis of the tooth, and going
+into a corresponding hole made in the arm.
+
+3d, Also, the combination of the damping screw, h, with the arm, and the
+tooth applied to such arm by a tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with
+the axis of the tooth as specified.
+
+4th, Also, the arrangement of the rope, or its equivalent, with the
+several arms and their teeth, and the braces thereof, the said rope
+being to operate as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,007.--PUNCH FOR FORMING CLASP.--Charles D. Flesche, New York city.
+
+I claim the sliding punch, B, in combination with the plates, A A',
+cutters, b b, an spring, e, substantially as and for the purpose herein
+shown and described.
+
+
+72,008.--SELF-FASTENING SPRING FOR WEBBING.--John Flinn, Philadelphia,
+Pa., assignor to Archer Steel, same place.
+
+I claim a spiral spring, for webbing, having the wire at one end of the
+spiral coils, A A, bent in the manner described and shown by B C D E,
+for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,009.--CARVING KNIFE AND FORK HOLDER.--Alden T. Foster, Albany, N.Y.
+
+I claim, as an article of manufacture, the dish or stand, A, constructed
+substantially as described, with notches, a a and c c, as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,010.--LAMP CHIMNEY.--Sam'l W. Fowler, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the construction of the glass chimney, with its concave and
+convex deflectors, J and E, on each side, and collar, B, beneath, with
+its projections, C C, as herein described and for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+
+72,011.--CARTRIDGE BOX.--William Freeborn, Tivoli, N.Y.
+
+I claim the square box, A, made of leather or any suitable material,
+when constructed with a series of round, fluted, or ruffled holders,
+B, on the inside, made of any firm or flexible material, a series of
+holders, B, being attached to each flap, C, in front, and the flaps
+buttoning to the sides of the box, A, as herein described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,012.--DEVICE FOR HITCHING HORSES.--Samuel Galbraith, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the device above described, consisting of the rings, A and B,
+and the pivoted curved jaws, C C, meeting at one extremity at e' e',
+and connected at the other by means of the rods, r r, and springs, s,
+working in the tube, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,013.--CAPPING SCREWS.--J. Gardner, New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, Cutting away or depressing the cap at the point where it
+meets the nick in the screw head, substantially as described, so that
+such cut away or depressed portion, while connected with and forming
+part of the cap shall lie within outline the nick in the screw head, as
+set forth.
+
+2d, A capped screw in which the slot or depression in the cap
+corresponding to the nick in the screw head is forced, substantially in
+the manner and for the purposes herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,014.--TIGHT AND LOOSE PULLEY.--Joseph P. Gates, Lincoln, Ill.
+
+I claim the construction of the pulley, e, in two sections, with the
+arrangement and combination of the ram spring, F, the rebound guard, G,
+the stop flange, I, the case dog, J, and spring, K, the case dog ram,
+L, the shuttle key, P, and stands, Z, and arm, b, with cam, a, when
+constructed, arranged, and operated as herein described and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,015.--BRICK MACHINE.--Samuel Gissinger, Allegheny City, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The device for moving the mold on to the roller way, G,
+consisting of the arm, l, held by a spring, m', lever, m, pin, n, on the
+gear wheel, o, and block, j, moving in the slot, h, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The device for moving the molds under the hopper, consisting of the
+gear wheel, p, operated by the gear wheel, c, arm, k', and block, k,
+moving the slot, l, substantially as described.
+
+3d, In combination with the above, the gear wheel, o, shaft, B, grinding
+knives, C, stationary knives, D, and fillers, F, in the hopper, A,
+substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+4th, The roller way, O, provided with openings and rollers, g and g',
+substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+
+72,016.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James H. Glass and Albert J Glass, McGregor,
+Iowa.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the wheel, L, with the rake wheel, A
+and arms, C, substantially as herein shown and described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cam, O, and bent or crooked lever, M,
+with the shaft N, of the gear wheel, L, and with the arm, I, rigidly
+connected with the switch, F, substantially as herein shown and
+described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,017.--METHOD OF MOLDING PLASTIC MATERIAL.--Wm. B, Gleason, Boston,
+Mass.
+
+I claim the process substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,018.--HAND CULTIVATOR.--Wm. C. Goodwin, Hampden, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the frame, C, with frame, G, and the
+set screws, x and y, and binding screw, f, when they are constructed,
+arranged, and fitted for adjusting the blades, substantially as herein
+described and set, forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the blade with the foot and shank, when the foot
+is made with a keel, like v, to guide the blade and strengthen the
+shank, substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the handle, D, with the frame, G, when the handle
+is made adjustable by means of the tongue, h, and set screw, j, and the
+whole is constructed, combined, and fitted for use substantially as
+herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,019.--APPARATUS FOR MAKING DIPPED CANDLES.--Peter R. Gottstein,
+Houghton, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination and arrangement, substantially as
+described, of the weighted cistern, B, car, A, and straps, C, for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cistern, B, car, A, and track, I,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement of the slab or board, J, with the
+weighted cistern, B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The new process of producing dipped candles by raising the molten
+tallow or other liquid to the wicks, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,020.--CORN SHELLER.--Joseph Gould, Grinnell, Iowa.
+
+I claim the roller, C, having its teeth placed upon its face in
+the manner herein described, and placed within the box between the
+stationary board, b, and adjustable board, F, by means of its curved
+springs or oblong slot, when used in combination with metallic inclined
+plane, E, and hopper, B, with false bottom, as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,021.--KNIFE CLEANER.--Lewis Goulding, Medfield, assignor to himself
+and James E. Carpenter, Foxborough, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination in an implement for scouring knives, of
+the bar, B, with its adjustable pad, g, arranged for operation as and
+for the purposes herein shown and described.
+
+2d, Also in combination with the board or tablet, A, the bar, B,
+provided with the scouring pad, g, and pivoted to such board, and
+operating with its upper surface, or upon an inclined bed formed
+thereon, essentially as herein set forth and explained.
+
+3d, Also the combination with the bar, B, and its pad, of the knife
+bed and the enclosure for holding and receiving the scouring material,
+arranged relatively to each other and to the bar, B, as herein shown and
+set forth.
+
+
+72,022.--FENCE POST.--David M. Graham, Evansville, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of double portable fence posts, attached
+by metallic bevel clasps, with flanges, slots, and tongues, and secured
+by keys, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein
+described and shown.
+
+2d, The adjustable anchors or braces attached by metallic eyes and key,
+and the combination of the feet of the posts and base, substantially in
+the manner and for the purposes as herein described.
+
+
+72,023.--STEAM GAGE.--Albert S. Greene (assignor to John F. Olmsted),
+Washington, D.C.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of a steam gage with two columns
+of mercury, A and F, communicating with each other at their lower
+extremities by means of the flexible diaphragms, c and d. and the solid
+double-headed lifter C, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+as herein set forth.
+
+2d, The solid double headed lifter, C, in combination with the flexible
+diaphragms, c and d, and the primary and secondary reservoirs,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose as herein set forth.
+
+3d, The transmission of the pressure of steam from one column to the
+other by means of a solid double headed lifter, in combination with the
+flexible diaphragms, c and d, substantially in the manner and for the
+purpose as herein set forth.
+
+4th, Providing the primary reservoir, I, with the screw plunger, H,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,024.--MACHINE FOR WALL BUILDING AND STUMP EXTRACTING.--Thomas S.
+Greenman, Mystic Bridge, assignor to George W. Packer, Jr., Mystic
+River, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The within described novel construction of a truss for a
+wall building machine, the same consisting in the pyramidal framing, A B
+B, the horizontal timbers, D D, uprights. E F, holding-down bolts G J,
+and inclined braces, I H, combined and arranged substantially as and for
+the purpose herein set forth.
+
+2d, Also in such truss firmly securing the timbers, D D, to the
+pyramidal framing, A B B, by enlarging and bolting, or equivalent
+fastenings, at the points of contact, in addition to the truss work
+before described, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+3d, Also the diagonal arrangement of the holding-down bolts, G, at the
+front of my truss, the same being arranged relatively to the timbers, D,
+triangular frame, A B B, and their several connections, substantially in
+the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+72,025.--WINDOW SCREEN.--A.W. Griffith, Roxbury, Mass.
+
+I claim the roller cover, E, in combination with the removable screen,
+D, spring roller, C, sash, A, and window frame, as herein described for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,026.--FERTILIZER.--Wm.C. Grimes, Ladiesburg, Md.
+
+I claim forming a fertilizer in the manner herein described, of the
+ingredients and proportions substantially as specified.
+
+
+72,027.--CULTIVATOR.--John Gross and John C. Tunison, Decatur, Ill.
+
+We claim, 1st, the arrangement and combined action of the two frames, so
+that when any permanent obstruction comes against any of the plows the
+frames will disconnect, and the back frame ride or move up on the front
+one and thus avoid breakage, substantially as described.
+
+2d, Also a frictional spring hook upon the tongue or tongue frame, for
+catching or holding upon a cross bar of the rear frame so that the two
+frames will not disconnect until the pressure upon the plow or plows
+exceeds that for which the hook has been adjusted, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,028.--HOSE SHIELD.--John A. Hasse, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the floor or footway, C, with the side
+pieces, b b, of a sectional hose bridge, constructed substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,029.--SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, Newtown, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application of detachable wings to a sky rocket, through the
+medium of a collar or band, arranged so that the wings may be detached
+from the collar or band, or the latter detached from the rocket,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,030.--SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, East Williamsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the attachment to a sky rocket of three or more sticks, at equal
+distances apart, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+72,031.--MACHINE FOR REFITTING CONICAL VALVE.--Chas. F. Hall, Brooklyn,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, last, A milling tool with one or more cutters attached to one
+or more arms or longitudinal sections of a cone, whether straight
+or oblique, whereby conical valves of different sizes may refitted,
+constructed substantially as shown and described.
+
+2d, In combination therewith, the yielding center, C, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,032.--COLLECTING OXIDE OF ZINC.--Geo.C. Hall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A building, structure, or compartment, A, provided with
+openings, a, covered by screens, B, substantially as and for the purpose
+set forth,
+
+2d, A screen for separating the oxide of zinc from the fumes and gases
+of burning zinc ore, composed of ground cork, hair, wool, sponge, or
+other suitable or similar material, confined within a suitable chamber,
+substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,033.--REGISTER FOR ODOMETERS.--Henry F. Hart, New York City.
+
+I claim the arrangement in an inclined position of the counting wheels,
+1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, upon shafts of equal lengths, in combination with
+the notched and perforated lid, B, as herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,034.--NECKTIE.--Wm.H. Hart, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a bow or tie, A, having an elastic loop or cord, B, arranged
+horizontally at its rear, with both of its ends free, for the purpose
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,035.--ELLIPTIC CARRIAGE SPRING.--Horace R. Hawkins, Akron. Ohio.
+
+I claim an elliptical carriage spring composed of a single piece, F, or
+two separate pieces, E E, of steel, united by means of blocks and bolts,
+substantially as herein shown and specified.
+
+
+72,038.--HATCH-LINING DRAWINGS.--E.K. Haynes, Hanover, N.H.
+
+I claim a straight-edge or scale having a mechanism for effecting an
+intermittent movement of the same, substantially as described.
+
+Also in combination therewith the tongue, q, tor angular lining,
+substantially as described.
+
+Also in combination with the feed mechanism, a mechanism for presenting
+the straight edge in positions radiating from a center, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+
+72,037.--PLATFORM SCALE.--D. Hazzard, Milton, Del.
+
+I claim the Hollow stand, A, the spindle, C, the springs, D, the
+elastic rod, G, and the graduated plate, H, in combination and arranged
+substantially as shown and described tor the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,038.--PIANO LOCK.--Adam Helmstaedter, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim the pin, a, secured in the oscillating hook, C, and catching in
+a slot in the hook, C', substantially as and tor the purpose described.
+
+
+72,039.--TWEER.--John B. Himberg, Frederick City, Md.
+
+I claim a tweer consisting of the box, A, annular cover, C, with a
+convex under side, and of the removable ring, E, from which the concave
+plate, F, is suspended, all made and operating substantially as herein
+shown and described.
+
+
+72,040.--LAMP FOR BURNING PETROLEUM.--James Hinks and Joseph Hinks,
+Birmingham, England.
+
+We claim, 1st, Constructing the burners of the said lamps substantially
+in the manner hereinbefore described and illustrated in figs. 1, 2,
+3, 4, 5, and 6, of the accompanying drawings, that is to say, the
+combination in the same burner, of two or more flat or curved wick cases
+or holders, in which two or more flat wicks are placed, so as to produce
+thereby two or more flat flames or elliptical of nearly circular flames.
+
+2d, Constructing and arranging the shade holders or galleries of the
+said lamps for the purpose of admitting air to the flames, substantially
+in the manner hereinbefore described, and illustrated in figs. 7, 11, 12
+13 and 14, of the accompanying drawings.
+
+3d, Supporting the shade holders or galleries in a vase, or cup on the
+top of the pillar of the lamp, and supplying air to the lamp through
+the said pillar or vase, or supporting them in a cup or vase without
+a pillar, the air in this case being supplied through the vase,
+substantially in the manner hereinbefore described, and illustrated in
+fig. 7 of the accompanying drawings.
+
+4th, The improvement described and illustrated in figs. 11, 12, 13, and
+14, of the accompanying drawings, for isolating the shade from the shade
+holder or gallery.
+
+5th, The arrangement or combination of the parts of punkah-protectors or
+wind protectors, substantially in the manner hereinbefore described, and
+illustrated in figs. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, and 16, of the accompanying
+drawings.
+
+
+72,041.--DEVICE FOR LASHING AND BINDING.--John M. Hirlinger, Red Rock,
+Pa.
+
+I claim the cord, A, provided with the links, B and C, hooked lever, D,
+and slide, E, with its ring, a, arranged and used as and for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+72,042.--TOOL FOR OPENING FRUIT CANS.--Horace Holt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, A tool for opening sheet metal cans, composed of a hand
+lever, B, carrying a tooth, c, and connected to tongs, A, or other
+equivalent means, capable of clamping said tooth-carrying lever to the
+can, as set forth.
+
+2d, Placing the tooth, c, in an oblique direction, when the same is
+used in combination with the hand lever, B, and clamping device A,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The raised bearing, d, in combination with the lever, B, and
+clamping device, A, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,043.--MOP WRINGER.--Zadok Howe, Lowell, Mich.
+
+I claim the treadle, G, and spring bail, E, in combination with the
+rollers, B and C, the same being used as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,044.--MACHINE FOR MAKING EYELETS.--David K. Hoxsie, Providence, R.I.
+
+I claim the combination of the eyelet forming punch, C, the eyelet
+forming die, e, and the punch, G, arranged and operating substantially
+as herein described, for the purpose set forth.
+
+Also, in combination with the eyelet forming punch, J, and cutting
+punch, H, as described, the spring or snapper, g, arranged and operating
+substantially as described, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,045.--RAILWAY SLEEPING CAR.--George W. Hunt, Hopkinton, Mass.
+
+I claim the construction and arrangement of the backs of car seats, by
+which the whole of some of the backs, and parts of others, are formed
+into berths, in connection with adjacent seats, substantially as
+described.
+
+Also, the combination of the leaves, n, p, and q, hinged as shown, and
+to fold together, for a day car, or to be extended and made into a berth
+for a night car, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,046.--HARVESTER.--George M. Jackson, North Hector, N.Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the toothed wheels, S and
+T, crank, U, box, W, of the hinged frame, V, adjustable finger bar, J,
+hoisting rope or chain, Y, and lever, Z, when constructed and operated
+as herein described and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,047.--REVERSIBLE SADIRON.--S.M. Johnson, Lockport, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination, with a reversible sadiron, A, of the
+hollow handle, C, forming a reservoir, i, the pipe, D, leg, l, and set
+screw, H, or equivalent, arrranged and operating substantially in the
+manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, Also, in combination therewith, the pipe, E, provided with burner,
+e, cone, G, and stop-cock, F, arranged and operating substantially as
+specified.
+
+
+72,048.--BOOT AND SHOE.--William Keats, and John Keats, Street, England.
+
+We claim the construction of coverings for the feet, substantially
+hereinbefore set forth, that is so say, with the sole cut at the edge,
+and sewed to the edge of the upper while turned outward, substantially
+as described.
+
+
+72,049.--MUFF.--M.A. King, New York city.
+
+I claim a muff provided with the skeleton spring frame B, made in
+sections, for the purpose of sustaining its cylindrical form, and
+adapting it for use as a reticule or pocket, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+
+72,050.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Alfred Knapp, North Fairfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim the hinged chisel, c, in combination with the main piece, A,
+rod, B, brace piece, G, and holder, D, constructed substantially as
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,051.--FIFTH WHEEL FOR CARRIAGES.--Joshua Lawrence, Palmyra, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the housings, a a, inclosing the rollers, b
+b, with the bows, G H, the whole conducted and arranged as described,
+and operating in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,052.--WASHING-MACHINE.--J.Q. Leffingwell, Nevada, Iowa.
+
+I claim the combination of the semi-cylindrical box, D, segment, W,
+pinion
+
+P, parts, m m', lever, H, and ribs, r, as herein described, for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,053.--DOOR-FASTENER.--Francis C. Levaliey, Warnerville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the sliding wedge bolt, F, in combination with the sliding
+spring catch, K, and cases, E J, as herein described, for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,054.--CONDENSING ENGINE.--William A. Lighthall, New York city.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the ordinary jet condenser, B, air pump, D,
+and hot well, E, with the surface condenser, F, and the valves, H K, and
+L, as shown and described, so that the change from the use of the jet
+condenser can be made at will, and _vice versa_,
+
+
+73,055.--MACHINE FOR FORMING AND TEMPERING ELLIPTIC SPRINGS.--Geo. S.
+Long, Bridgeport, Ct.
+
+I claim, 1st, A steel spring former, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The vibrating rod, B, and shoe, f', and any former, F, in
+combination with the slotted wheel, W, and roller, W', substantially as
+shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The hollow shaft, s', and roller, W, in combination with the binder
+or presser, D, substantially as shown and described, and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The sliding crank pin, p, in combination with the slotted wheel, W,
+and slotted vibrating rod, B, substantially as shown and described, and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,056.--FURNACE FOR HOT AIR BLAST.--Richard Long, Chillicothe, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, Constructing the air pipe of a furnace-blast heater of
+fire clay, substantially as described.
+
+2d, Constructing the air pipe of an oval or other equivalent form, and
+uniting the sections of which it is composed by socket joints, with
+clumps and keys, substantially as shown and described.
+
+3d, Forming the supporting walls, B, of firebrick, with iron plates
+between the courses, substantially as shown and described,
+
+4th, Placing an open or a solid plate beneath the air pipe,
+substantially as and for the purposes herein described.
+
+
+72,057.--CLOTHES RACK.--Eugene F. Lyman, Indianapolis, Ind.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of the semi-circular racks G and
+H, the arms, f and c, the sockets and staples for the arms, and the box,
+A B C D, all operating substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,058.--CENTER BOARD FOR VESSELS.--E. J. McFarlin, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim the location of the center boards, or other equivalent devices
+for the same specific purpose, in the extreme bow and stern of vessels,
+that is to say, the placing of the said boards forward of the foremast
+or aft of the mainmast, in two masted vessels, and forward of
+the foremast and aft of the mizzen mast in three masted vessels,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the objects and purposes
+specified.
+
+
+72,059.--REGISTER POINTS FOR PRINTING PRESS.--E. W. McGowan, New York
+city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The pivoted or jointed pointer, B, having a spring or
+equivalent weight attached, and arranged to operate in the manner
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The tube, A, provided with the slotted cap plate, b, and the nut, C,
+when used in connection with the pointer, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,060.--ROOFING.--Orville Manly, Garrettsville, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, a roof composed of tiles, a and b, having spaces, S,
+between them for a water tight cement, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The saturated tiles, a, and the saturated tiles, b, substantially as
+shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The lower or outer row of tiles, b, when laid together, forming an
+eaves trough, substantially as shown and described, and for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+72,061.--REFINING CAST IRON AND CONVERTING IT INTO STEEL.--Emile Martin
+and Pierre E. Martin, Paris, France.
+
+We claim the method and means for refining and converting cast iron
+into cast steel and other metals, substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+
+72,062.--STRAW CUTTER.--John W. Mauzy, Richmond, and James Hughes,
+Cambridge, Ind., assignor to James Hughes.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the side pieces, D D, constructed
+as described, containing the bearings for the cutting mechanism, the
+shearing bar, B, with square faces, and the spirally bladed knife, C,
+arranged substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of the perforated rollers, E, ratchet wheels, F,
+pawls, H1, i add R, adjustable oscillating arm, G1, eccentric rod, L,
+and eccentric, M, respectively, constructed and arranged substantially
+as set forth.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the cap, G, rollers, E E, covers, Q, sides
+pieces, D D, knife, C, and the driving and the feed mechanism,
+constructed and combined substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The feed rollers E, when constructed from sheet metal, and punched
+from the inside, forming projections as shown, for feeding the straw to
+the knife.
+
+5th, The metallic side pieces, D D, constructed as described, in
+combination with the bar, B, knife, C, feed rollers, E E, arranged
+substantially as set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the eccentric, M, on the knife shaft, eccentric
+rod, L, and oscillating arm, G1, when the latter are so arranged as to
+regulate the cut by adjusting the point of attachment, substantially in
+the manner set forth.
+
+
+72,063.--CONVERTIBLE SHOT GUN AND RIFLE.--Samuel McCulloch, Yellow
+Springs, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The removable barrel, C, constructed with external
+collars, c, and secured within a shot gun barrel, A, by a screw, D,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, Also the plug, F, for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,064.--DERRICK.--D. J. McDonald, Gold Hill, Nevada.
+
+I claim, 1st, The derrick standard, L, and frame, K, fitted in the
+derrick frame, J, and arranged as shown, for the ready adjustment of the
+standard, L.
+
+2d, The fitting of the derrick frame, J, on the wagon frame, as shown,
+to wit by means of the circular plate, D, frame, F, and circular plate,
+G, with the wheel, E, and pinion, Y, to admit of the ready turning of
+the derrick, as set forth.
+
+3d, The supports, D, provided with screws, a, and attached to the frame,
+B as shown, in connection with the levels, b, in platform, C, for the
+purpose of levelling the device, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The angular platform, C, applied to the wagon, A, when used in
+combination with a revolving derrick frame, J, substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,065.--AUGERS.--John A. McGee (assignor to Theodore Mace), New York
+city.
+
+I claim the boring instrument formed with a cutting edge extending
+outwardly from the base of the tapering screw, and curved backwards and
+downwards until it intersects the periphery of the tool, as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,066.--DRY DOCK.--Israel J. Merritt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The arrangement and combination with a floating section or
+dock, A, of one or more wells, through which a lifting chain or chains
+are passed down to the vessel or object to be raised, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The arrangement and combination of the lever, J, with the floating
+dock or section, A, and chain or chains, C, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The shape of the well, B, the same being made flaring from its top
+downwards, so as to allow the chains to go or be conducted from the
+mouth of the well directly towards the vessel or object to be raised,
+substantially as shown.
+
+
+72,067.--KNIFE AND FORK CLEANER.--John Merritt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the circular disks, D, leather or
+equivalent rubbers, K, shaft, A, holding plates, E E', adjusting nut,
+G, and adjusting screw, I, with each other and with the box, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the friction wheel, O, brush, N, and shaft, L,
+with each other, and with the disk, D, and box, B, substantially as
+herein shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the lever, M, spring, P, and hook, R, with the
+brush shaft, L, and box, B, substantially as herein shown and described,
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,068.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--A. Millochan, New York city,
+assignor to R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
+
+I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black by
+condensing the carbonaceous vapors upon a surface directly over the
+flame, that is constantly kept sufficiently cool by artificial means.
+
+
+72,069.--CAR BRAKE.--James Mitchell, La Porte, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the lever, A, rod, B, lever, C, pawls,
+D and D1, spring, D2, and ratchet wheel, E, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the shaft, E3, collar, R, arm, R', collar, S, and
+shaft, I, substantially as set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the shaft, I, spiral collar, U, lever, T, and
+arm, R, for disengaging the brakes, substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the ratchet bar, P, with the inclined face, P1,
+and catch lever, G, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, The combination of the ratchet bar, P, with its shoulder, P2, and
+the lever, T, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,070.--AUTOMATIC TABLE FOR TEACHING.--Hannah Munson, Rockford, Ill.,
+administratrix of the estate of Wm. C. Munson, deceased.
+
+I claim the combination of the frame, A, with its pivoted pointers, C C,
+and hooks, e e, and movable bars, B B, with pointers and charts, D, as
+constructed, the whole being arranged and used substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,071.--HYDRANT.--John G. Murdock, Cincinnati, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The hollow plunger, E, having the interior valve, I, and
+sleeve packing, F, which respectively close and encircle the supply and
+waste pipe, B, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the supply and waste pipe, B, and valve, I, the
+vertically adjustable hollow plunger, E, for the object stated.
+
+3d, The adjustable shoulder or lock nut, J, in combination and
+arrangement with the elements, B, D, I and E.
+
+4th, The arrangement of internally packed plunger, E, which surrounds
+and packs a vertical supply pipe, B, having one or more waste ways,
+D, and being enclosed within and guided by a cup, C, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,072.--CLEANER FOR LAMP CHIMNEYS.--R.B. Musson, Champaign, Ill.
+
+I claim a cleaner for lamp chimneys, bottles, and other articles of a
+similar character, consisting of strips of rubber, or other soft elastic
+substance, secure to a holder, and arranged in manner and for the
+purposes substantially above set forth and described.
+
+
+72,073.--BOOT AND SHOE HEEL.--Erastus Newhall, Lynn, assignor to himself
+and John R. Moffitt, Chelsea, Mass.
+
+I claim a heel made with a circular thread and a corresponding seat,
+when one or both of the two parts are made of elastic material, and are
+united substantially as described.
+
+
+72,074.--PORTABLE HOT AIR CONDUCTOR.--John B. Oldershaw, Baltimore, Md.
+
+I claim a portable hot air receiver and conductor, constructed, arranged
+and operating in connection with a stove, for the purpose of heating
+apartments above it, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,075.--VINE HOLDER.--Garret J. Olendorf and Albert O. Parshall,
+Middlefield, N.Y.
+
+We claim, 1st, The frame, A, constructed as described and set forth, for
+the purpose specified.
+
+2d. The cord, B, combined with and supported by frame, A, as described
+and set forth, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,076.--BREECH-LOADING FIRE-ARMS.--Henry O. Peabody (assignor to the
+Providence Tool Company), Providence, R.I.
+
+I claim combining the breech block, A, hinged at its posterior
+extremity, and operating as described, with the hammer, D, by means of
+the protuberant inclined plane, C, or its equivalent, substantially as
+described for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,077.--RAILWAY CROSSINGS.--Stanhope Perkins, Fairfield, England.
+
+I claim forming the points or V-parts of crossings, without splice, by
+bending the rail, prepared as above described, back upon itself, and
+securing the abutting parts in the manner and for the purpose above set
+forth.
+
+
+72,078.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
+
+I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black, by
+introducing atmospheric air to the flame, by artificial means, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,079.--AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, An axle box, substantially as shown and described, and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The sleeve or thimble, A, in combination with the end pieces, B,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The shoulder, a1, and the shoulder, a2, in combination with the
+sleeve A, and end pieces, B, substantially as shown and described, and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,080.--RAILWAY CHAIR.--Leander Pollock, (assignor to himself and John
+P. Schenck, Jr.), Matteawan, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, A railroad-chair which is divided by an inclined line drawn
+through the base, into two parts, A and B, each part carrying one of the
+cheeks, and all made and operating substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+2d, Interposing an elastic plate, g, between the edge of the upper base,
+d, and the stationary cheek, a, substantially as and for the purpose
+herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,081.--VENTILATING HAY-MOWS.--Geo. Race, Norwich, N.Y.
+
+I claim making vertical perforated pipes, having lateral branches
+extending out from the main pipe for the purpose of ventilating
+hay-mows, and stacks of hay or grain, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,082.--PNEUMATIC CAR.--Louis Ransom, Lansingburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim in combination with a pneumatic car, a series of metal cylinders
+for containing compressed air, the said cylinders being connected by
+pipes, so as to form one common reservoir substantially as described.
+
+2d, I also claim the combination, with a stove for warming the car, or
+other heating apparatus, a conducting pipe, for the compressed air, so
+located with reference to the stove or other heating apparatus that the
+compressed air in passing through it will become heated, and have its
+expansive power increased thereby, substantially as described.
+
+3d, I also claim the compound flexible pipe, constructed substantially
+as described.
+
+4th, I also claim the muffler, D, for the purpose of deadening the sound
+of the escaping air as described.
+
+
+72,083.--MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--E.B. Rich, (assignor to himself
+and Andre Cashing), Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim the sliding holder, B. and adjustable rail, C, in combination
+with the grinding wheel, D, constructed and arranged to operate as
+herein described, for the purpose specified.
+
+72.084.--AUTOMATIC REGISTER.--J.T. Buckley, Ottawa, Ill. administrator
+of the estate of Stephen Rigler, deceased.
+
+I claim 1st, Operating a register slide so as to regulate the
+temperature of apartments, by means of a column of mercury within a
+tube, which is arranged within the register itself and acts upon said
+slide through the means substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of an index hand, B, with a register arranged and
+operated by a column of mercury within a tube, which is arranged within
+the register itself, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The combination with a circular turning register slide, B, of
+mercury pipe, G', piston rod, g1, cross head, g, toothed lever, F,
+spur wheel, d, and shaft, b, arranged, constructed and operating
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,085.--SHOVEL PLOW, CULTIVATOR, ETC.--P.A. Ross, Harveys, Pa.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the notched rack, E, and removable pin,
+F, with the pivoted or rocking cross-bar, C, and slotted standard, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, Connecting the forward ends of the handles, D, to the beam, A, by
+means of the hook or eye-bolt, G, and pivoted bar or plate, H, when used
+in connection with the pivoted or rocking cross bar, C, and pin, F,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+72,086.--FENCE POST.--Robert Ramsey, New Wilmington, Pa.
+
+I claim the fence-post, P P' P", having dove-tail gains at its lower
+end, in combination with the parallel slits, A A', and the keys, e e e
+e, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,087.--CHURN.--J.A. Rowley, Vanceburg, Ky.
+
+I claim the arrangement substantially as described of the driving wheel,
+C, shafts, c c', spring, D, notched bracket, E e. and friction pulley, F
+G, for the purpose of imparting a rotary motion to the dasher shaft, f,
+in the manner herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,088.--STEAM TRAP.--David Saunders, Brooklyn, N.Y. assignor to Jos.
+Nason & Co., New York city.
+
+I claim 1st, The arrangement of the central part, C, of the cover and
+main cover, B, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+2d, The arrangement of the stop-joint between the floating part and
+the fixed part of the apparatus, whereby to avoid the clogging by
+accumulations of dirt as specified.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the tubes E and H, the tube, H, being mounted
+upon the floating part, substantially as herein specified.
+
+
+72,089.--DOOR SPRING.--Rudolph Schrader, Indianapolis, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The door-spring, constructed as described, consisting of
+the hollow socket, F, placed over the square shank of the door arm: and
+provided with the right angular arm, J, sleeve, E, to which the inner
+end of the coiled spring, D, is securely fastened, fitting at or
+alternating upon the socket, F, and provided with the right angular arm,
+I, resting against the post, H, in the case, A, the free end, G, of the
+spring resting against the opposite side of said post, all operating as
+described for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The spring, D, operated by means of the right angular arm, J, of the
+hollow shank, F, engaging with the outer end, G, of the spring when the
+door moves in one direction, and when moving in the opposite direction
+engaging with the arm, I, of the sleeve, E, to which the inner end
+of the spring is secured substantially as described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement within the case, A, of the spring,
+D, hollow socket, F, having arm, J, sleeve, E, having arm, I, post, H,
+and hook, G, operating as described for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,090.--POLE COUPLING FOR VEHICLES.--Anson Searls, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim the circular joints, B B, and the arrangement of the ratchet
+teeth, K K, springs, D D, and bolts, E E, in combination with the arm,
+A, substantially as described and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,091.--CARRIAGE.--Anson Searls, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, The axle composed of the steel bars, d and g, attached, as
+herein described.
+
+2d, The clip b, passing around under the axle, with its ends fastened
+to the plate a, on the rocker, both before and behind the axle,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,092.--STEAM ENGINE.--George Shale, Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The steam-chest, B, constructed with the chambers, gh,
+and partition, p, in combination with the steam and exhaust pipes, and
+cylinder, a, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The valve-rods, i i', provided with the recesses or chambers, k k,
+in combination with the partition, p, constructed as described, and
+operated by the lever, l, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,093.--FERRULE.--Archibald Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a ferrule, provided internally, or at its inner side, with
+oblique spurs or projections, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,094.--FENCE POST.--Warren H. Shay, Sylvania, Ohio.
+
+I claim the plank standards, B B, joined by the pins, a a, the braces, A
+A, and the cross-piece, C, combined and secured by the dove-tail tenons,
+o b, the gib and key, c d, and the keys, g g, substantially as and for
+the purpose herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,095.--TABULAR HEATER.--C.J.Shepard, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the grate, E, ash-pit, D, and
+combustion-chamber, C, with the slide-valve, I, for the purposes
+indicated.
+
+2d, The slide-valve at the junction of the upper and under front flue,
+for the purposes described.
+
+3d, The upper front flue covered externally with a non-conducting lining
+as a portion of the combustion-chamber.
+
+4th, The corrugated tubular externally-flanged chamber, provided with an
+incombustible termination, constructed and operating substantially as
+shown for the purposes pointed out.
+
+5th, A semi-cylindrical reverberating chamber of combustion, when
+combined with a flue and a series of tubes, for the purposes specified.
+
+6th, A feeding-chamber in combination with an arched chamber of
+combustion and the abutments for properly distributing the fuel upon the
+grate.
+
+7th, Constructing the bed-plate or grate-plate in such a manner that the
+same shall form a support for the grate and brick-work of the chamber of
+combustion, as well as the bed of the front flue.
+
+8th, The division-plate, in combination with a series of tubes, for the
+purposes fully described.
+
+
+72,096.--WINDOW-SASH SUPPORTER.--J.W.Simpson, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim the lever, d, and wedge, b, constructed, combined, and operated
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose hereinabove set forth.
+
+Also, the socket, m, with its ratch, n, and the catch, i, on the lever,
+d, in combination with the lever and wedge, in the manner and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,097.--STAKE-HOLDER FOR RAILROAD CARS.--Thomas A. Slack, Peoria
+county, Ill.
+
+I claim the combination of revolving staple, stakes, and divisional
+"coal sides." as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,098.--EXCAVATOR.--Benjamin Slusser, Sidney, Ohio, assignor to himself
+and Elias M. Gluck, same place.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method of elevating or adjusting the plough of an
+excavator by the rotary motion of the forward axle, derived from the
+forward wheels by means of the clutches, a' a', substantially as and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the above, the plough, P, racks, r r, and
+pinion, a, when the latter is fixed to the axle, and operates to raise
+the plough by power derived from the axle, substantially as and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+3d, The combination of the rocking cart, C, gear, e e'e", apron, B, and
+plough, P, when the parts are so constructed and arranged that by the
+raising or depressing of the plough, the wheels, e e', shall be
+thrown into or out of gear, and the apron put in motion or stopped,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+4th. The combination of the looped rods, w w w, with the arms, v v v,
+doors, m m' m", and lever, 1", substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+5th, The lips or projections, o o, of the doors, m m' m", substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th. The combination of the rod, u, lever, l', spring, s, trigger,
+n, doors, m m' m", having the lips, o o o, rod, y', and hook, y,
+substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,099.--AUGER HANDLE.--Daniel Y. Smith, Joliet, Ill.
+
+I claim the combination of the ferrule, a, with the annular nut, e, and
+flat spring, c, when constructed and arranged as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+72,100.--MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--J.B.Smith, Milwaukee, Wis.
+
+I claim cutter, B, gauge, E, and adjustable cone-mandrel, D, in
+combination, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,101.--RAISING OILS AND BURNING-FLUIDS BY PNEUMATIC PRESSURE.--John
+Henry Smith, Allegheny city, Pa.
+
+I claim raising, by pneumatic pressure, oils or burning-fluids from an
+oil or fluid compartment of a ship or other vessel, and mixing with said
+oil and fluid the gas generated therefrom, as herein described and set
+forth.
+
+Also, the combination and arrangement of the pipes, A B C f and f', when
+used in connection with the oil or fluid compartment, R, of a ship or
+other vessel, the whole being constructed, arranged, and operating
+substantially in the manner hereon described and set forth.
+
+Also, in connection with the above, ejecting fine jets of water into the
+flame, caused by the burning of the oil or fluid and other matter mixed
+therewith, as herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,102.--SHIP FOR TRANSPORTING PETROLEUM.--John H. Smith, Allegheny
+city, Pa.
+
+I claim, providing the hulls of ships and other vessels with a
+compartment for oils and burning fluids, said compartment being
+protected with water, and furnished with supply and discharge pipes,
+substantially as herein described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,103.--DEVICE FOR SHEARING AND CLIPPING WOOL.--R.T.Smith and
+J.K.Priest, Nashua, N.H.
+
+I claim, 1st, The revolving spring cutter or cutters, O, in connection
+with a cutter-plate.
+
+2d, The open cutter-plate, P.
+
+3d, The shield, N, in connection with the cylinder, C, covering shaft,
+M, and extending into groove, g, substantially in the manner and for the
+purpose herein described.
+
+
+72,104.--CORN PLOUGH.--John Snyder, Williamsfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the tongue, H, strap, L, and upright, K, with
+the forward end of the central beam, A, substantially as herein shown
+and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,105.--BOOT-HEEL POLISHER.--V.K.Spear, Lynn, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The reciprocating polisher, moving in the line of an arc
+of a circle, by means of mechanism substantially as herein described,
+and having an elastic bearing, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with a reciprocating polisher, substantially as
+described, I claim the pivoted sliding frame to support the boot or shoe
+constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,106.--MEANS FOR PROPELLING VESSELS.--Robt.R. Spedden and Daniel F.
+Stafford, Astoria, Oregon.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the rack-frame, K, racks, I and J, and
+ratchet wheel, H, with each other and with a shaft, D, for the purpose
+of applying power to said shaft, substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+2d, The combination of the stationary post, O, pitman, N, rocking-post,
+M, and adjusting slide, L, with each other, with the rack frame, K, and
+with the hinged parts of a vessel or other structure, one or both of
+said hinged parts floating in the water, so as to be acted upon by the
+motion of the waves, substantially as herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,107.--CULTIVATOR.--C.E.Steller, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The hinged runners, J W, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The slotted sides, A A and B B, in combination with the shanks, C D
+E, arranged to be set at different angles, and fastened by set-screws, Z
+Z, as described.
+
+3d, The combination of the guide-bar, E, arranged to be raised and
+lowered, with rear standards, H H, and sides, A A B B, as described.
+
+4th, The combination of standards, G G, hinged runners, J W, and sides,
+A A B B, as set forth.
+
+5th, The shanks, U, of shovel, T, arranged to fit in a socket, V, and
+bar, S, in combination with standards, G G, and cross-bar, I, as and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, The double evener, L, arranged substantially as set forth.
+
+7th, The double evener, L, in combination with braces, O O and P P, with
+or without braces, Y, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,108.--EYE CUP.--Benj. F. Stephens, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim a pair of bowls, united by tubes or necks to an exhaustion-bag
+or ball, as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,109.--HARVESTER RAKE.--Edward Stewart, Fort Madison, Iowa.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the shafts, D E and G, with their respective
+wheels, crank, I, and pitman, J, with its dividing end, J', connecting
+the arms, e e, upon the box, K', at the end of shaft, K, the whole
+constructed and operating substantially as and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+
+72,110.--STREET PAVEMENT.--H. M. Stow, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, A wooden pavement, composed of alternate tiers of
+square-ended and wedge-shaped blocks, the wedge-shaped ends of the
+latter being driven down into a foundation-bed of sand or earth,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, A wooden pavement, composed of blocks with lower ends wedge-formed,
+and all driven down into a foundation-bed of sand or earth,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,111.--STREET PAVEMENT.--H. M. Stow, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cast iron plates, with projecting wedge-shaped flanges
+to be driven into the sand or earth, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, Also, a pavement composed of alternate tiers of cast iron plates,
+with projecting wedge-shaped flanges and wedge-shaped wooden blocks,
+driven into the sand and earth, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,112.--WASHING MACHINE.--John D Swartz, Milton, Pa
+
+I claim, 1st, The slotted aims, g, bearing the shaft, D, and rubber, C,
+when such arms are connected at their lower ends by the slotted bar, E,
+through which the spring, G, passes as herein described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+2d, The combination of the semi-circular rubber, C, slotted arms, g,
+shaft, D, slotted cross-bar, E, spirally grooved rollers, d, in the
+curved frames, B, the spring, G, and rack, H, as herein described for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,113.--PORTABLE FENCE.--G. D. Sweigert, Martic township, Pa., assignor
+to himself, John Sweigert and Felix W. Sweigert.
+
+I claim a portable fence, combined of round wrought-iron posts, C,
+bed-plate, A, rails, B, scarfed, and applied with intervening ferrules,
+D, head and bottom washers, F, all arranged in the manner and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,114.--VARIABLE CRANK FOR BORING MACHINE.--G. C. Taft, Worcester,
+Mass., assignor to Theodore Mace, Sing Sing, N.Y.
+
+I claim the two variable cranks, constructed as specified, and applied
+in the manner shown, to the shaft or axis of the boring machine, as and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,115.--ROTARY TAKE-UP FOR KNITTING MACHINE.--James Teachout,
+Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stationary scroll plate, C, placed over the center of
+motion of take-up of knitting machines, for the purpose described.
+
+2d, Also, in combination with the scroll plate, C, the toothed gear, D,
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also, the toothed wheel, D, or its equivalent, either separately, or
+combined with the described appendages e i g i K, arranged as shown and
+described as operating substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+4th, Also, in combination with the above, the adjustable gear, s, and
+concentric gears, s', for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,116.--KNITTING MACHINE.--James Teachout, Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, Forming the "jacks" or loop-lifters, B, with a projecting
+are, f, and depressed arc, g, for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, n combination with the arc, f, and arch, g, the rounded end, as
+shown and described.
+
+3d, In combination with the described knitting jacks, a retaining hub or
+device, constructed and arranged as shown and described.
+
+72117,--KNITTING MACHINE--James Teachout, Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The vertically adjustable collars or rings, G and H, for
+the purposes described.
+
+2d, In combination with the collars, G and H, the partitions or wings,
+k, and groove, l, as set forth.
+
+3d, In combination with the adjustable collars, G and H, wings, k, and
+groove, l, the "jacks" or lifters, M, formed as shown and described, for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,118.--MANUFACTURING ILLUMINATING GAS.--J. B. Terry, Hartford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method herein described of heating air charged with
+hydrocarbon vapor, so as to render it non-condensable previous to its
+delivery as an illuminating gas, for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The employment of a retort or other heating medium interposed
+between the carbureter and gas holder or other gas-delivering or
+gas-burning device, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The employment of one or more burners under the retort or vessel,
+for the purpose of heating the same under the arrangement herein shown
+and described.
+
+4th, The combination, with the carbureting vessel and intermediate
+heater, of a jacket under or around the sand carbureter, and a flue
+connecting the jacket with said heater, substantially in the manner and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,119.--LOOMS.--S. T. Thomas and J. H. Dolley, Guildford, N.H.
+
+We claim, in combination with the lever, g, arranged to operate as set
+forth, the incline, n, or its equivalent, for relieving the picker from
+the action of the spring, i, to permit free movement of the shuttle
+boxes, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,120.--GATE.--John W. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass.
+
+I claim a gate, made of metallic tubing and connections, substantially
+as herein set forth and described.
+
+
+72,121.--TAIL-PIECE FOR VIOLINS.--James Thoms, South Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim applying a winch to the tail-piece of a violin, substantially as
+and for the purpose herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,122.--FOLDING BEDSTEAD AND CRIB.--R. S. Titcomb, Gloversville, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A folding bedstead or crib, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, a rotating bedding-box, A, in combination with the head and
+foot-boards of a bedstead or crib, substantially as shown and described,
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, Folding head and foot-boards, composed of the parts, F and C,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The swinging sides, A', in combination with the box, A, and the
+head and foot-boards, F C, substantially as shown and described, and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,123.--STEAM ENGINE.--J. F. Troxel, Bloomsville, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of the oscillating valve, T, and
+arrangement of the openings, S P P', and R, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+2d, Also the arrangement of the piston rods, K and L, operating in one
+and the same end of the cylinder, substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,124.--WARDROBE.--Nathan Turner, West Lynn, Mass.
+
+I claim a convertible wardrobe, closet, or bookcase, with swinging
+or folding sides, C, and swinging or folding top, A, and bottom, B,
+substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,125.--APPARATUS FOR DISTILLING OILS.--Herbert W.C. Tweddle,
+Pittsburg, Pa
+
+I claim, 1st, A trough or troughs, having perforations for the passage
+of the oil in small quantities and furnished with points near to such
+perforations, so as to cause the oil to pass therefrom in drops, or fine
+streams, or thin films or layers, over heated pipes or tubes placed
+thereunder, when used within a vacuum still, for the purposes
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, In a vacuum still for distilling oil, the use of a series or coil
+of steam pipe, placed horizontally, one under another, as a series of
+evaporating surfaces, substantially as and for the purposes above set
+forth.
+
+3d, In a vacuum still for distilling oil, a series or coil of steam jet
+pipes, e, in combination with a series or coil of evaporating pipes, a,
+substantially as and for the purposes above set forth.
+
+4th, Combining together a series of apparatus, such as hereinbefore
+described, for the purpose of procuring a continuous distillation
+of petroleum, each member of a series consisting of a vacuum still
+containing a coil of steam pipe as evaporating surfaces, and troughs
+for the gradual distillation of the oil, in combination with suitable
+condensing apparatus, substantially as and and for the purposes
+hereinbefore set forth.
+
+5th, A vacuum residnum receiver D, connected to and in combination with
+a vacuum still, or a battery of such stills, substantially in the manner
+and for the purposes above set forth.
+
+
+72,126.--DISTILLING HYDROCARBON OILS.--Herbert W. C. Tweddle, Pittsburg,
+Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, In distilling hydrocarbon oils, vaporizing the oil by
+causing it to flow in a thin film or layer over the surfaces of a series
+of heated pipes in a vacuum still, with or without the application of
+superheated steam, substantially as above described.
+
+2d, The application of the process of distillation, hereinbefore
+described, to the re-distillation of fire-distilled oils, for the
+purpose of producing an oil similar to the refined oil of commerce,
+substantially as above set forth.
+
+3d, Securing a continuous and complete distillation of hydrocarbon oils
+by causing the oil to flow over the surfaces of a succession of heated
+pipes in different vacuum stills, the temperature of such pipes
+increasing in each successive still, so as to drive off at first more
+volatile ingredients, and then those less so, and so on till only the
+residuum remains, substantially as hereinbefore described.
+
+
+72,127.--GRAIN DRILL.--Joseph G. Yale, Cumberland Co, Pa.
+
+I claim the quarti-elliptical shovel, B, with its base, E E', coming to
+a point at E, the rod, C, the rod, H, with thereon the balls, D and D',
+together with the funnel, A, all constructed and operating in the manner
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,128.--WINDOW-SASH STOP.--George R. Vanderbilt (assigner to himself,
+J. J. Lindstrom, and D. W. Stidolph), Mount Vernon, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The two clamping plates, and the tightening bolt, combined
+and operated substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The springs, arranged in relation to the plates, c d, substantially
+as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,129.--MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.--George W. van Dusen, Williamsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of lever, V, with finger piece,
+Y, at one end and stud, b, at the other valve, G, and air passage, E,
+closed by a flexible diaphragm, K, substantially as herein described,
+and for the purpose of producing, by means of air, an action upon any
+suitable sound-producing mechanism through the movement of a sheet or
+strip perforated, or in any other eqivalent manner prepared.
+
+
+72,130.--WATER INDICATOR FOR BOILERS.--Andreas Vang, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the globe, a, arm, b, cylinder, c, indicator,
+f, and whistle, g, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,131.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Oliver Vanorman, Ripon, Wis.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the fork heads, B B', in the frame, A, and
+with the arms, C C', rollers, e e, and cords, D D, as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,132.--WASHING MACHINE.--Lewis Vaughan, Rapids, O.
+
+I claim the adjustable bottom, B, and spring lever, I, as arranged
+in combination with the roller, C, in the manner substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,133.--HAY RAKER AND LOADER.--Albert Vose, Pittsfield, assignor to
+himself and Ambros S. Vose, Randolph, Vt.
+
+I claim, 1st, the fork arm, b, hinged or pivoted to the frame in line
+with the axle, and operated by means of friction blocks, as described.
+
+2d, The friction blocks, d, in combination with fork arm, b, and
+eccentric levers, e, arranged as described.
+
+3d, The fork arms, b, in combination with the freely-swiveling fork bar,
+o, operated as described.
+
+4th, The forks, q, pivoted in swiveling bar, o, and operated by means of
+levers, v, and rods, cords, or chains, substantially as described.
+
+5th, The levers, v, mounted on fork bars or arms, b, in combination with
+the fork, q, substantially as described.
+
+6th, The combination of forks, q, spring, t, chains, w, and levers, v,
+with the fork arm, b, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+7th, The means for opening and closing the lifting forks in combination
+with a means for operating the friction blocks, or their equivalent,
+whereby they are operated simultaneously, as described.
+
+8th, The lever, e, for closing the forks and applying the friction
+blocks, as described, in combition with the arms, g, for releasing the
+same as described.
+
+9th, The extension, x, of the pivoted fork bars, b, in combination with
+cords or chains, 5, operating as described.
+
+10th, The curved or semicircular rake head, or its equivalent,
+arranged in rear of and operated in connection with the lifting fork,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,134.--WASHING MACHINE.--George E. Wade, Jefferson City, Mo.
+
+I claim the lever, M, the spiral metal plate, F, the wash boards, A and
+B, corrugated as shown, and the springs, c c' c". In combination with a
+common wash tub, when constructed, arranged, and operating substantially
+as shown and specified.
+
+
+72,135.--BOLT AND RIVET MACHINE.--John Wakefield, Birmingham, England,
+assignor to Isaac Smith and William Fothergill Bartho.
+
+I claim, 1st, the arrangement or combination, substantially as
+hereinbefore described, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, of
+the vertical dies, b b, for cutting off and carrying the cut-off
+length of rod, and for shaping the head of the rivet or bolt, with the
+horizontal punch or die, m, for shaping the shank of the rivet or bolt,
+and upsetting the end of the rivet or bolt into a head in the vertical
+dies.
+
+2d, The arrangement or combination of parts hereinbefore described, and
+illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for giving motion to the said
+vertical dies, b b, and horizontal punch or die, m.
+
+3d, The arrangement or combination of parts hereinbefore described and
+illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for removing the finished
+rivet or bolt from the horizontal punch or die.
+
+
+72,136.--EGG BEATER.--Dudley Webster, Washington, D. C.
+
+I claim as a new article of manufacture an egg-beater spoon, constructed
+as described, viz., with its circumference and the edges of an inner
+central opening serrated as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,137.--BRICK MACHINE.--P.V.Westfall, Kalamazoo, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, the combination of the two molding cylinders, C C, when
+the molding recesses, I I, in said cylinders, and their intermediate
+followers, J J, are so proportioned with each other that the faces of
+the said followers cannot be brought in contact with each other, and
+when the said follower pieces have substantially the degree of curvature
+herein represented and described.
+
+2d, In connection with the molding cylinders, C C, I also claim the
+central shaft, b, and its operating levers, L L, in combination with
+the jointed rods, n n, and the crank arms, m m, on the respective cam
+shafts, for operating all the cams simultaneously, substantially in the
+manner herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also the vibrating spring scraper, i, in combination with the wire
+cloth belt, w, when arranged with the molding cylinders, C C, and
+operated substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+72,138.--APPARATUS FOR ENAMELING PHOTOGRAPHIC PICTURES.--Nathaniel
+Weston, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim the rest, A, for the glass, or its equivalent, the use of the
+glasses, B B, the weight G, the fastenings, H, the clamps, E E, or their
+equivalents, in combination, for the purposes, herein set forth.
+
+
+72,139.--VALVE GEAR FOR STEAM ENGINES.--Norman W. Wheeler, Brooklyn,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, Opening the ports, as i' i" so as to suspend the operation
+of the moving force upon the valve or valves at the period when the
+steam is cut off, and before the exhaust is opened, substantially as and
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+2d, Also the closure of certain ports, as i' i" and k' k", so as to
+cause the valve or valves to resume the movement toward its or their
+full throw at the proper period, substantially as and for the purposes
+herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also opening the proper ports, as h' h, so as to suspend the moving
+force operating upon the valve or valves, when they or it have reached
+the proper limit of throw, substantially as and for the purposes herein
+set forth.
+
+4th, Also regulating the times of closing passages, so as to induce
+the cutting-off movement of the valve or valves, at variable periods,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+5th, Also changing a continuous reciprocating motion derived from an
+eccentric, or equivalent moving part of the engine, to an intermittent
+reciprocating motion, by means of a hydraulic apparatus as hereinbefore
+described, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+72,140.--DITCHING MACHINE.--A.H.Whitacre and T.S.Whitacre, Morrow, Ohio.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the sled, A, and the frame, B,
+connected by the racks and pinions, c a, at the corners, arranged and
+operating substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The pulleys, D and E, carrying the endles chain, g, with the scoops,
+h h, in combination, with the drum, C, the plungers, n n, operating
+by the double incline, p, around the wheel, K, and the sweep, F,
+constructed and operating substantially as and for the purpose herein
+described.
+
+
+72,141.--FARM FENCE.--Samuel P. Williams, Sheridan, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application and use of the triangular brace posts, B B,
+and tie-rod, C, in the construction of farm fences, in the manner
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,142.--VENTILATING TUNNEL.--Hugh B. Wilson, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method of applying street lamp posts, and awning
+and other useful or ornamental posts, pillars, or structures, to the
+purposes of ventilating underground railway tunnels, substantially as
+within described.
+
+2d. Also the combination of street lamp posts, and awning and other
+posts, pillars, or structures, whether for ornament or use, with the
+connecting tubes of such railway tunnels, substantially in manner set
+forth.
+
+
+72,143.--MEDICAL COMPOUND.--J.T. Wilson, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the above-named ingredients in the manner as
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,144.--SHOE LIFTER.--Wm.H. Winans, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the lever plate, A, griping plate, B,
+spring, b, and holding level, C, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+2d, The teeth or studs, a', provided upon the inner surface of the
+griping plate B, and arranged in relation with the back of the plate, A,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,145.--STOVE.--T.W.Wisner, Howell, Mich.
+
+I claim the portable hop-drying stove, constructed as described, of
+the corrugated side and end plates, A, supported upon the ash pan, B,
+extending the entire length of the stove, and mounted upon wheels,
+the adjustable grate placed at b, in the center of the stove, and the
+boiler, all arranged as described for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,146.--PAPER FILE.--John Wolfe, Washington, D. C.
+
+I claim the paper file or holder constructed and operated as herein
+recited.
+
+
+72,147.--LATHE BOX AND JOURNAL.--Aurin Wood, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination and relative arrangement of the oil box,
+B, and grove, a, and inclined oil passage, e, formed in the bottom part,
+A, of the journal box, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+herein shown and specified.
+
+The combination of the journal, C, having the peculiarly shaped grooves,
+d d, cut in its surface, with the journal box, D, provided in its lower
+part with the oil box, inclined oil passage, and groove, a, under the
+arrangement substantially as herein shown and set forth.
+
+
+72,148.--LATHE FOR TURNING SHAFTING.--Aurin Wood, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination with the bed of the lathe, provided with a
+reservoir or receptacle, as described, of the sliding tool carriage and
+the pump, attached to and moving with said carriage, substantially as
+and for the purposes shown and set forth.
+
+2d, The combination with the sliding tool carriage and pump, mounted
+upon said carriage, of the cup, C, and tube connecting said cup with the
+pump, substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein shown and
+described.
+
+3d, The method of operating the pump by connecting the piston rod of the
+same with a friction wheel, actuated by the rotation of the shaft
+which is being turned in the machine, in the manner herein shown and
+specified.
+
+
+72,149.--FINGER BAR FOR HARVESTER.--Walter A. Wood, Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
+
+I claim, bevelling off the front upper corner of the finger bar,
+to afford a seat for the sickle or scythe bar, to vibrate upon, in
+combination with beveling off the lower side of the finger bar, for the
+reception of the guard finger.
+
+
+72,150.--CURTAIN FIXTURE.--William H. Woods, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the lever dog, e, with the cross foot, e, engaging and
+disengaging the teeth of the rack, b b, in combination with the
+swivelled knob, d, having a cross bar, g, and working in the slot, a
+a, of the racket case, A, substantially as and for the purpose herein
+described.
+
+
+72,151.--CHIMNEY.--Ebenezer S. Phelps, Jr., Wyanet, Ill.
+
+I claim the device above described, consisting of the iron box, A, and
+drawer, B, constructed and arranged as shown, when used in combination
+with the chimney, D, substantially in the manner and for the purposes
+specified.
+
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+
+REISSUES.
+
+62,057.--BRICK MACHINE.--Philip H. Kells, Adrian, Mich. Dated March
+19,1867. Reissue 2,810.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the annular mold bed, B, and the
+central hub or support, C, substantially as described and represented.
+
+2d, The adjustable wedge-shaped cut off, d, arranged and employed in the
+manner and for the purpose explained.
+
+3d, Ihe arrangement upon the mold wheel of the two pug mills on opposite
+portions, substantially as described.
+
+4th, An annular mold wheel, provided with cogs or gear teeth upon its
+periphery, and mounted upon a central hub or support, substantially as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
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+
+DESIGNS.
+
+2,846.--MASONIC BADGE--Virgil Price, New York city.
+
+2,847.--COOK'S STOVE.--Russell Wheeler, Utica, N.Y.
+
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+
+
+
+
+PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR REISSUES.
+
+
+_Application has been made to the Commissioner of Patents for the
+Reissue of the following Patents, with new claims as subjoined.
+Parties who desire to oppose the grant of any of these reissues should
+immediately address MUNN & Co., 37 Park Row, N.Y._
+
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+
+
+40,571.--ROTARY ENGINE.--Metropolitan Rotary Engine Co. (assignees by
+mesne assignments of Adolph Mulochan), New York city. Dated Nov. 10,
+1863. Application for reissue received and filed Sept. 27, 1867.
+
+1st, The combination with the outer stationary case, d, and its
+concentric inner cylinder or flanges, x, of the eccentric wheel, ring or
+rim, c, fast to the rotating shaft and carrying radial slides or pistons
+for simultaneous action and exposure to the steam or fluid in chambers,
+y and z, on opposite sides or peripheries of the ring, c, essentially as
+herein set forth.
+
+2d, The pipes, i l n o, and valves or cocks k k' m' and m', in
+combination--with the ring c and pistons acting in the steam spaces, y
+and z, substantially as specified.
+
+
+2,821 (whole No. 33,825).--LAMP.--Charles W. Cahoon, Portland Me Dated
+Dec. 3, 1861. Application for reissue received and filed Nov 23 1867.
+
+1st, A lever with chimney fastenings having that part of it on which
+the chimney rests extended so as to form a deflector substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The deflector board or flat shaped or nearly so when made not
+only as a deflector but partly as a chimney holder substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The combination of the said deflector with the conical foraminous
+piece of metal and the cylindrical tubular air screen for the purpose of
+forming the air chamber, A, protecting the flame and admitting the air
+from below the same, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The combination with the lever for raising the chimney of the
+deflector air screen and foraminous piece of metal, substantially as and
+for the purposes specified.
+
+5th, The ring surrounding the wiek tube a little above the top of the
+same with the standards, s s, substantially as and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+6th, A chimney holder having a projection for manipulating the same,
+chimney fastenings, a deflector and a joint substantially as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+7th, The combination of the ring, f, supports, s s, and air screen, c,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+8th, The combination of the glass body of a lamp with a metallic handle,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+61,956.--COOKING STOVE.--J.J. Savage Troy, N.Y. Dated Feb. 12, 1867
+Application for reissue received and filed Dec. 4, 1867.
+
+1st, I claim constructing a heating stove with its fuel door way or
+aperture, B, below, and forward of its flame or combustion chamber and
+contiguous to or adjoining its fire box, A, in manner substantially as
+and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+2d, I claim the combination of the fuel door way or aperture, B, and
+the firebox, A, extended contiguously thereunder as applied to heating
+stoves, in manner substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, I claim in combination with a heating stove having its fuel door
+way in the position as herein described, the employment therewith of a
+lifting lever, F, substantially in manner as and for the purposes herein
+set forth.
+
+4th, I claim, in a heating stove, in combination with a fire box, back
+lining plates and its fuel door way or aperture, B, the arrangement of a
+front lining plate, E, in position between the flame chamber, C, and the
+said fuel aperture in manner substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+5th, In combination with a lever lifter, F, applied to heating stoves in
+manner as herein described, I claim the employment of a holding hook, b,
+and catch ridge, e, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, I claim so constructing a heating stove in manner substantially as
+described herein that fresh fuel may be cast directly into its fire box
+below and between ignited fuel or coke therein, in manner substantially
+as herein set forth for the purposes specified.
+
+
+16,944.--GUN POWDER KEG.--Henry E. Irenee L. and Eugene Du Pont
+(assignees of James Wilson and William Wilson, J. and Charles Green
+for themselves) Wilmington, Del. Dated March 31, 1857. Application for
+reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, As a new article of manufacture a keg or can with a series of
+corrugations representing hoops which give combined strength and finish.
+
+2d, Casting the female screw for the stopper on a tap or mandrel, as set
+forth.
+
+3d, The extra ring or boss, D, and head, C, as set forth.
+
+
+62,693.--MACHINE FOR CUTTING THREADS ON BOLTS.--Schweitzer Patent Bolt
+Co. (assignees of Franzis Schweizer), New York city. Dated March 5,
+1867. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, The sliding or movable heads, N O, in combination with the lever,
+P, and cutter or dies, a b, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.
+
+2d, The adjustable lever, P, provided with arms, d e, substantially as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The elastic rest, g, constructed and operating substantially as and
+for the purpose shown and described.
+
+
+53,169.--MARKING WHEEL.--Horace Holt, New York city. Dated Jan. 23,
+1866. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, The combination of the type wheel, A, inking roller, C, and handle,
+B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The ink reservoir, e, in combination with the roller, C, type wheel,
+A, and handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The projecting flanges, b, on the type wheel, A, constructed and
+operating substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The stop, h, in combination with the type wheel, A, and handle, B,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, Ihe spring, g, in combination with the stop, h, type wheel, A, and
+handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+18,872.--BORING MACHINE.--A. Wyckoff (assignee by mesne assignments of
+La Fayette Stevens), Elmira, N.Y. Dated Dec. 15, 1857. Application for
+reissue received and filed Nov. 29, 1867.
+
+1st, Ihe hollow cylindrical stock of an annular auger in combination
+with a spiral flange with such a pitch as will remove the cuttings
+horizontally as made and deliver them from the opening of the annular
+kerf, substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of a hollow annular bit having their cutting lips
+projecting in the direction of the rotation of the bit, a hollow
+cylindrical stock and a spiral flange substantially as described.
+
+3d, An annular bit formed in one piece and used in combination with
+a hollow cylindrical stock for cutting an annular kerf in a stick of
+timber, substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, Ihe loose independent collar, f, provided with knife edges, g g,
+to keep it from turning for the purpose of furnishing a bearing for the
+head of the auger while in operation.
+
+5th, The sharp annular spur, c, for the purpose of centering and guiding
+the auger and at the same time leaving a core of the material bored in
+the center of the auger, in the manner specified.
+
+6th, The oblique traversing rests, O O, in combination with the screws,
+t t, and dogs, Q, for the purpose of adjusting the timber to the auger
+as described and holding it firmly while under the operation of the
+auger.
+
+
+66,608.--DREDGING MACHINE.--James H. McLean, St Louis, Mo. Dated July 9,
+1867. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 8, 1867.
+
+1st, The adjustable dredging frame, C, when such adjustment is produced
+by a derrick, i i, and fall, when constructed and operated substantially
+as shown and specified,
+
+2d, The scoops, d, of a dredging machine having circular vertical
+cutting edges in advance of the usual lateral cutting edge, W, Fig. 1,
+when constructed and operating substantially as shown and specified.
+
+3d, In combination with the dredging vessel the pins, L, for the purpose
+of moving the same, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The dredger, the receiving and discharging apron and the derrick
+of a dredging machine all in combination, when constructed and operated
+substantially as shown and specified.
+
+
+49,992.--SLEEPING CAR.--George M. Pullman, Chicago Ill., assignee of
+Ben. Field, Albion, N.Y., and George M. Pullman, Chicago, Ill. Dated
+Sept. 19 1865. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 26, 1867.
+
+1st, The berth, A, permanently connected with the side of the car by
+hinges, B, in combination with the recess to receive the same when
+turned up, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of
+jointed suspenders to support the inner side of the berth that will
+fold together to permit the berth to be turned up, substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of the
+sliding partition, I, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described, of
+the movable head board, J, substantially as described.
+
+5th, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of
+a counterpoise to facilitate the handling of the same substantially as
+described.
+
+6th, Constructing a car seat with the back and seat cushions hinged
+together and disconnected from the seat frame so that the back cushion
+may be placed on the seat frame and the seat cushion extended to meet
+the seat cushion of the opposite chair, substantially as described.
+
+
+48,555.--DOOR BOLT.--The Stanley Works (assignees of William H. Hart),
+New Britain, Conn. Dated July 4, 1865. Application for reissue received
+and filed Oct 29 1867.
+
+1st, Making the barrel of a door or shutter bolt of sheet metal,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+2d, The bolt catch or keeper with the base plate formed with a flanch
+at right angles, substantially as described, that it may be secured by
+screws parallel with the axis of the bolt, substantially as described.
+
+
+29,430.--INDEX DOOR PLATE.--E.M. Montague, Boston, Mass., assignee of
+Nathan Ames, Saugus Center, Mass. Dated July 31, 1860. Application for
+reissue received and filed Oct. 15, 1866.
+
+1st, In use in a door plate of a tablet or slate and an adjustable plate
+or disk having figures or readable signs or characters for the purposes
+specified and set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the above door plate a rotating disk, C, marked
+with the hours and parts of an hour, as shown in Fig. 2, said disk being
+confined in the center to a spindle, D, which passes through the door,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The spring, S, arranged, combined and operating substantially as
+described.
+
+
+65,018.--STEAM GENERATOR GAGE LOCK.--Thomas Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.
+Dated May 21, 1867. Application for reissue received and filed Oct. ll,
+1867.
+
+The construction and arrangement of whistle with gage valve whereby to
+indicate the sound produced by steam or steam and water commingled or
+water unmingled with steam, substantially as set foath.
+
+
+49,847.--STEAM GENERATOR.--John R. Eckman, Green Post office Pa.,
+assignee of John D. Beers, Philadelphia, Pa. Dated Sept. 12, 1865.
+Application for reissue received and filed Sept. 30, 1867.
+
+1st. Broadly the circular plate or ring, b, as shown and described.
+
+2d, The plate, H, encircling the fire box, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+3d, Forming a water space between the inner surface of the boiler shell,
+A, and the plate or ring, b, as shown and described.
+
+
+9,286.--MACHIHFRY FOR CUTTING LATHS PROM A REVOLVING LOG.--Jonathan C.
+Brown, Brooklyn, N.Y., assignee of Henry C. Smith, Cleveland, Ohio.
+Dated Sept. 28, 1852. Application for reissue received and filed Dec, 5,
+1867.
+
+1st, Turning the log to be cut by driving the mandrels at each end
+thereof by gearing them directly with the driving shaft, substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The dog, a, and its appurtenances for connecting the log with the
+mandrels and disconnecting it therefrom, as specified.
+
+3d, The combination of the cylinder cutter, K, and the stripping knife
+moved up simultaneously and automatically, all substantially as and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+NOTE--_The above claims for Reissue are now pending before the Patent
+Office and will not be officially passed upon until the expiration of 30
+days from the date of filing the application. All persons who desire
+to oppose the grant of any of these claims should make immediate
+application.
+
+MUNN & CO., Solicitors of Patents, 37 Park Row, N.Y._
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+VOL. XVII., No. 26....[NEW SERIES.]...._Twenty-first Year_.
+
+NEW YORK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1867.
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+
+THE LAST NUMBER OF VOLUME XVII.
+
+
+We give in this number a full index of the volume of which this is
+the last issue. No doubt this will be more satisfactory to our
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+list of claims in this number will be found to be unusually full, a
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+COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW VOLUME.
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+
+A CHANGE AT THE PATENT OFFICE.
+
+
+T.C. Theaker has resigned as Commissioner of Patents. A number of
+gentlemen are mentioned as candidates for the succession, prominent
+among whom are B. T. James and Charles Mason. Mr. James has acted in the
+capacity of primary Examiner in the Engineering Class for a number of
+years, and has filled his position acceptably. Judge Mason held the
+Commissionership from 1853 to 1857, and his whole administration was
+marked with reform and ability. Judge Mason was educated at West Point,
+and he is a man of sterling integrity, a sound jurist, experienced in
+patent law, and a splendid executive officer. One thing may be relied
+upon, if Judge Mason should receive and accept the appointment of
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+
+
+OBITUARY.
+
+
+Ebenezer Winship, died at his home in this city Dec. 6, 1867, at the age
+of 67. A long and eminently useful although unobtrusive life entitles
+his memory to respect. He commenced his career as a mechanic in
+the steam engine establishment of James P. Allaire, soon after the
+application of steam for the propulsion of boats and long before its
+application to ships for the purposes of commerce or war. For fifty-two
+years, with the exception of one or two brief intervals, he was
+connected with the Allaire works in this city, and for more than forty
+years he was the master mechanic and general superintendent of the
+works. Probably no man now living has had a more intimate connection
+with the construction of the marine steam engine in all its remarkable
+changes and improvements, or been so long employed at one engine
+establishment.
+
+James P. Allaire, the founder of the Allaire Works, died May 20,1858, at
+the age of 73. He was an intimate acquaintance of Fulton and from the
+engine of Fulton's first boat, the _Clermont_, took drawings which he
+used in the construction of his first marine engines. He built the
+engines for the _Chancellor Livingston_ which ran between New York and
+Albany. He built also the first marine engines ever constructed in this
+country, which were put into the steamship _Savannah_, the first steamer
+that crossed the Atlantic, and also those for the _Pacific_ and
+_Baltic_ of the Collins line, which ships surpassed in speed any before
+constructed.
+
+Under such tutelage and with such advantages Mr. Winship rose
+successively through the grades of apprentice, journeyman, boss,
+and foreman, to the position of master mechanic and superintendent.
+Connected intimately with the progress of marine engineering for over
+half a century, he was the teacher of a large number of our engineers
+who now reflect credit upon their instructor. Mr. Winship's professional
+skill was unsurpassed; his ability in directing and managing others and
+thorough acquaintance with the minutest details made him invaluable in
+the position he so long honorably filled. His personal characteristics
+were faithfulness, industry, earnestness, kindness of heart, and
+unvarying punctuality and promptness. As master mechanic it was his
+invariable rule to be at the works an hour before the time for beginning
+labor to lay out the work for the hands, getting his breakfast in winter
+by gas light and returning from dinner in time to see the condition
+of the work before the men arrived. In short, he made his employers'
+business his own and neglected nothing which might contribute to their
+success. He was a connecting link between the present generation of
+mechanics and that which saw the beginnings of that great power, steam,
+which has revolutionized the world. His funeral on the 8th of December
+was attended by all the employes of the Allaire Works, by many from
+other mechanical establishments, and a large number of citizens.
+
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+
+
+How to Make Intelligent Workmen--Go and Do Likewise.
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+
+Mr. H. O. Osborn, of Castleton, Vt., in a letter covering an order for a
+club of subscribers, says:--"It may not be uninteresting to you to learn
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+myself been your subscriber for the past four years, and knowing as
+I did the value of your paper, I felt it a duty I owed to my men to
+recommend the paper to their notice, and the result is as above. I am
+proud to think that I have so many in my mill who can appreciate its
+worth. I hope at no remote date to send you another list of names from
+among my own men, and I am certain that if every manufacturer would
+consult his own best interest he would do all he could to place your
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+The Iron-Clads at Sea.
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+
+In his last annual report to Congress, the Secretary of the Navy thus
+refers to the cruise of the _Miantonomah_ to Europe and her return and
+of the _Monadnock_ to San Francisco, voyages the most remarkable ever
+undertaken by turreted iron-clad vessels. These vessels encountered
+every variety of weather, and under all circumstances proved themselves
+to be staunch, reliable sea-going ships. The monitor type of vessel
+has been constructed primarily for harbor defence, and it was not
+contemplated that they would do more than move from port to port on our
+own coast. These voyages demonstrate their ability to go to any part of
+the world, and it is believed by experienced naval officers that with
+slight modifications above the water line, in no way interfering with
+their efficiency in action, they will safely make the longest and most
+difficult voyages without convoy.
+
+Steam, turreted iron-clads and fifteen-inch guns have revolutionized
+naval warfare, and foreign governments, becoming sensible of this great
+change, are slowly but surely coming to the conclusion that turreted
+vessels and heavy ordnance are essential parts of an efficient fighting
+navy.
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+It is now but ten days since its publication, yet without a single
+advertisement in any paper I have been obliged to engage extra
+assistance to simply inclose my circulars to parties, who are writing
+and even _telegraphing_ for agencies and machines, while many
+have traveled long distances to personally engage agencies. The
+Superintendent of the Company makes similar _complaints_.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+HUNT'S IMPROVED STEAM PACKING PISTON.
+
+
+Engineers are aware that there are more or less objections to the use
+of the ordinary spring pistons, owing to the changing tension of the
+springs, the necessity of frequent adjustment, and the impossibility of
+the packing rings adapting themselves to the varying pressures of the
+steam on the piston. A number of attempts have been made to produce a
+self packing or steam expanding piston, which will act always with the
+pressure of the steam and the velocity of the engine. The advantages
+of such a piston will be readily appreciated by practical engineers,
+especially drivers of locomotives, working, as they nearly all do, at a
+very high pressure of steam. The general complaint against the several
+packings in use on our railroads is, that they "pack too tight,"
+and rapidly wear out the rings, while the only remedy has been, the
+extremely uncertain one of contracting the openings by which steam is
+admitted under the ring, or rings, to expand them. The obvious objection
+to such an arrangement is, that it allows the steam to act on the rings
+with its full force during slow motion, as when a train is starting,
+while if effective under any circumstances, it will be so only at
+comparatively high piston speed. The efficacy of such a remedy, if it
+possesses any, is in fact inversely as the piston speed.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.1]
+
+Fig. 1 is a perspective of the piston itself, or the "spider," with its
+follower and its rings removed, which are shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 3 is a
+cross section of another form of the piston, to be presently described,
+but which will serve to explain that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Next to the
+core of the spider are two narrow internal rings, A, in Figs. 1 and 3;
+surrounding these two outer rings, B, the cross section of which is of
+L-form, as seen in Fig. 3. The lips of these outer rings extend to the
+whole thickness of the piston. The flange head of the piston, and also
+the follower, are turned beveling on their edges to admit the steam
+around the annular space thus formed under the rings, B. These spaces
+are plainly exhibited at C, in Figs. 2 and 3. Both inner and outer rings
+are adjusted to the bore of the cylinder by means of the gibs, D, and
+set screws seen in Fig. 1.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.2]
+
+The section, Fig. 3, represents a modification intended for use in
+vertical cylinders, if considered necessary. The additional center ring,
+E, is intended to prevent leakage through the cut in the expanded ring
+and over the face of the unexpanded one, which might occur when the
+rings and cylinder should become so worn that the rings, when not
+expanded, should collapse and leave the surface of the cylinder. The
+rivets, F, shown by the dotted lines, are placed near the cuts in the
+L-rings, and are intended to hold the outside and inside rings together
+at that point, and prevent any tendency on the part of the latter
+to collapse and let steam under that part of the L-rings. Probably,
+however, if the packing is properly constructed and adjusted in the
+first instance, these devices will be unnecessary. In horizontal
+cylinders the weight of the piston, if properly supported on the set
+screws and gibs, will accomplish these objects, if the cuts in the
+L-rings are placed near the bottom side of the cylinder. The steam
+enters the annular space between the beveled edges of the spider flange
+and follower and the inner periphery of the overhanging part of the
+L-rings, and acts only on that part.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.3]
+
+Patented by Nathan Hunt, Sept. 17, 1867. For further information address
+the patentee, or Sharps, Davis & Bonsall, Salem, Ohio, who will furnish
+piston heads to order on receipt of size of cylinder and piston rod.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Improvement in Hand Drills.
+
+
+There are frequent occasions in a machine shop where light drilling is
+required on work it is inconvenient to bring to the lathe. For this the
+Scotch or ratchet drill, if the job is heavy, is employed, and if
+light, the breast drill. The placing and working of the former consumes
+considerable time, and the labor of drilling with the breast drill is
+excessive and exhausting. It is difficult also to hold the instrument so
+steady as not to cramp and break the drill. The combination of the drill
+with tongs and a pivoted bed piece, as seen in the engraving, obviates
+these objections.
+
+[Illustration: NEVERGOLD & STACKHOUSE'S TONGS DRILL.]
+
+To the lower jaw, A, of a pair of tongs is pivoted a platen or bed, B,
+having a hole through its center, which is continued through the jaw for
+the passage of the drillings. The upper jaw is formed with a circular
+flange on which is mounted the circular or disk-like base, C, of the
+drill frame, D. This, with the frame, is secured on the jaw of the tongs
+by means of two screw bolts--one seen in the engraving--passing through
+the jaw and screwing into the base of the drill. These bolts pass
+through semi-circular or segmental slots, by which the drill frame can
+be swung around at different angles to the tongs, to adapt itself to the
+convenience of the workman and the requirements of the work. If desired,
+the crank by which the drill is driven may be used on the upright
+spindle, E. It will be seen that the pivoted base or bed, B, will allow
+the work to adapt itself always to the line of the drill.
+
+In operation, the work being placed between the drill and platen, the
+left hand presses the handles of the tongs together, while the right
+turns the crank; the feed is thus graduated wholly by the pressure of
+the hand. No further description is required for understanding the
+construction or operation of this tool. Patented by F. Nevergold and
+George Stackhouse, June 19, 1866. Applications for the whole right, or
+for territorial rights, should be addressed to the latter at Pittsburgh,
+Pa.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE.--The Senate on Friday, the 29th ult.,
+confirmed the nomination of the Hon. Horace Capron as Commissioner of
+Agriculture to fill the position made vacant by the death of Isaac
+Newton, the former head of the Department.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+It is estimated that 10,000,000 feet of sawed lumber is frozen up in
+the docks at Bangor, Maine, three fourths of which is sold and waiting
+shipment.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Correspondence
+
+
+_The Editors are not responsible for the opinions expressed by their
+correspondents._
+
+
+
+
+Improved Method of Securing Cutters on Boring Bars.
+
+
+MESSRS. EDITORS:--Thinking it may be of use to some of the readers of
+your invaluable paper, I have taken the liberty of sending you a sketch
+of a new mode of securing the cutter in a boring bar or pin drill. Where
+the cutters are secured, as usual, by a key, all mechanics know that it
+is very difficult to set a cutter twice alike; and the notch, which
+is filed in the cutter, to prevent it from moving endways, is a great
+source of weakness, often causing the cutters to crack in hardening, as
+well as after they are put to work. The inclosed sketch will explain
+itself:
+
+[Illustration]
+
+A is a cutter, and B a collar, screwed upon the cutter bar, C. The edge
+of this collar fits into a notch on either end of the cutter, as shown
+at D, thus leaving the cutter as strong as possible at the center, and
+giving it a solid support at the point where support is needed, and at
+the same time insuring its always coming alike.
+
+Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+THEODORE L. WEBSTER.
+
+[The device seems to be eminently well calculated for the support of the
+cutter on a boring bar, and is applicable, with but slight modification,
+to a pin or "teat" drill. Machinists will readily perceive its operation
+and excellencies.--EDS.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Tides and Their Causes.
+
+
+The phenomenon of the daily tides of our seacoasts and tidal rivers is
+attributed to the attraction of the moon upon the earth--that the moon
+draws the earth towards it, and that in drawing the earth towards it, it
+bulges up the water of the ocean on the side presented towards the moon,
+and drawing the earth and water thus on that side, also draws the earth
+_away_ from the water on the opposite side of it, and thus leaves the
+water bulged up on _that_ side, and in doing all this the effect comes
+after the cause some three hours, which is termed "the tide lagging
+behind." Now if we knew, _per se_, what attraction of gravitation was,
+and that it produced this anomaly of force, there would be nothing to
+question in the matter. But as we only know by attraction that it means
+_drawing to_, it is impossible to reconcile the theory of the tides as
+they run to the attraction of the moon. If the moon is so potent in
+drawing up, why does it not draw a bulge on the inland seas--our
+great lakes? I will not discuss the question of the moon's Apogee and
+Perigee--its different velocities in different parts[1] of its orbit, as
+laid down by the law of Kepler, or whether it turns once on its axis in
+a month, or not, as either theory will answer for its phases, as well
+as for the face of the "Man in the Moon," but I will endeavor to give a
+more rational theory for the phenomenon of the daily tides.
+
+[Transcribers note 1: typo fixed, changed from 'pasts' to 'parts']
+
+The earth revolves on its axis and makes a revolution every twenty-four
+hours, and this moves its equatorial surface nearly a thousand miles per
+hour. Now the water on its surface, covering about three-fourths of it,
+and being more mobile than the solid earth, is, by centrifugal force,
+made to roll around the earth, the same as the water is made to move
+around the grindstone when in motion, a thing familiar to every body
+that uses that instrument. In the Southern Ocean this motion of the
+water is so well known to mariners who double Cape Horn in sailing from
+San Francisco to New York, that they now run considerably lower down in
+order to ride this tide eastward, than they did in former times. Here
+then we have one fact of water tide more comprehensive, at least, than
+the tractive theory of the moon. We have also the fact of two great
+promontories in Capes Horn and Good Hope, where this great tidal wave
+must strike against, and they produce constant oscillations of the water
+to and fro, and produce gurgitation and regurgitation in all the gulfs
+and rivers that line the coasts of the Northern, or more properly, the
+Land Hemisphere. These gurgitations swell the water highest in the
+places where the seas become the narrowest, as the more northern
+latitudes. In addition to these daily oscillations of the water, there
+are constant eddy currents, denominated "Gulf Streams," all agreeing in
+their courses and motion to this theory of the ocean tides.
+
+When our present received tide theory of moon attraction was first laid
+down, the fact of the water of the great Southern ocean rolling round
+faster than the solid parts of our planets was not known. Smith in his
+Physical Geography, says, "The tidal wave flows from east to west, owing
+to the earth's daily rotation in a contrary direction." Here he is
+unintentionally correct, because the water striking these promontories
+of the two great capes, is hurled back, and not, as he assumes, that
+the great ocean wave is moving from east to west. The United States
+government sailing charts lay down the fact of this great ocean wave
+moving from west to east, south of the capes, and the ships coming from
+the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean take advantage of this and ride the
+sea at the rate of over twenty knots per hour, by following the routes
+laid down in Maury's charts.
+
+The old philosophy of the crystalline spheres was not more at variance
+with the correct motion of the stars and planets, than the moon theory
+of the tides. In their dilemma to account for the retrograde motions of
+the planets, they denominated them wanderers, stragglers, because they
+would not march with the "music of the spheres." In the moon theory of
+the tides the lunar satellite is made to pull and push at one and the
+same time, which is entirely at variance with the philosophy of force.
+
+There is nothing in the heavens, nor in the earth, that proves to
+us positively that the sun holds the planets, and the planets their
+satellites, by attraction, as we are taught that the moon attracts the
+water of our world. We see that all terrestrial bodies tend toward the
+center of the earth, and we call this gravitation; but we cannot see how
+a body moves around the earth without falling on it, by this law. We
+say in dynamic philosophy, that bodies move in the direction of least
+resistance, and _that_ we can positively understand; but what force _per
+se_ is, we do not know. It is always better for us to explain phenomena
+by positive known laws and motions, than by any that rest merely upon
+conjecture.
+
+Lancaster, Pa. JNO. WISE.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+The Great Hoosac Tunnel.
+
+
+Messrs. Editors:--In No. 23, Vol. XVII., of your paper, is an article
+upon the Hoosac Tunnel, but made up from data nearly a year old, and
+consequently not correctly representing the tunnel as it is at the
+present time. Your conclusions of course were based upon the same data;
+but during the past year, and especially during the past five months,
+much greater progress has been made than ever before upon the work, and
+a knowledge of what has been done since the last report was issued will,
+I think, give you a different impression of the time required for its
+final completion.
+
+Referring to the profile in that number of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, the
+following are the distances to the various points where the work is
+being prosecuted:
+
+  Distance from east end to central shaft    12,837.294 feet
+      "      "  central shaft to west shaft   9,747.072  "
+      "      "  west shaft to new shaft         265.000  "
+      "      "  new shaft to well No. 4         659.150  "
+      "      "  well No. 4 to pier[1]         1,522.825  "
+                                             ----------
+      "      "  east end to pier[1]          25,031.341  "
+
+[Footnote 1: The instrument pier is 4 feet west of the present west end
+of the tunnel.]
+
+The following are the lengths of the headings at the various points of
+the work, Dec. 2, 1867:
+
+  Length of east end heading                  4,608.000 feet
+     "   "  west shaft, east heading          1,262.000  "
+     "   "   "     "    west heading            611.000  "
+     "   "  west end heading                    617.000  "
+                                             ----------
+  Total length of headings                    7,098.000  "
+  Leaving                                    17,933.341  "
+
+or 3,396 miles of heading yet to be made, of which 1,218.975 feet are
+between the west end and the west shaft, and 16,714.366 feet between the
+west shaft and east end of the tunnel.
+
+The central shaft is down 583 feet, and well No. 4 is down 150 feet.
+
+The progress for the month of November, 1867, was as follows:
+
+  East end heading                              126.00 feet
+  West shaft, east heading                       33.00  "
+   "     "    west heading                        5.00  "
+  West end                                       20.00  "
+                                              --------
+  Total for the month of November               184.00  "
+
+Thirty feet of brick arch were completed during the month at the west
+end, making a total of 516 feet of brick arch completed to date.
+
+The progress for the last six months has been as follows:
+
+  East end                                      711.00 feet
+  West shaft, east heading                      216.00  "
+   "     "    west    "                         288.00  "
+  West end                                      180.00  "
+                                             ---------
+  Total, from June 1, to Dec. 2               1,395.00  "
+    "    for the previous six months            632.00  "
+                                             ---------
+    "      "     year ending Dec. 2, 1867     2,027.00  "
+
+The new shaft has been sunk, and at its foot are the pumps which,
+together with those at the west shaft, are now throwing out between 900
+and 1,000 gallons of water per minute.
+
+During the last month great quantities of water were struck at both
+headings of the west shaft (70 gallons per minute at the east heading in
+one day), and the work was stopped in consequence, which accounts for
+the small progress at this point. A new pump of 1,000 gallons per minute
+capacity will be at work, in addition to the above, in a few days, and
+the work can then go forward with increased rapidity.
+
+Well No. 4 is an artesian well, which is now being carried down as a
+shaft to afford two more faces to work from. Its depth will be, when
+finished, 215 feet, its dimensions 8 by 8 feet.
+
+At the rate of progress for the past year it will require but eight
+years and ten months to pierce through the mountain and at the rate for
+the past six months it will require but six years and five months. But
+when the central shaft and well No. 4 are sunk to grade the number of
+faces to work from will be doubled, and the time of completion thereby
+greatly diminished. At present drilling machines are employed only at
+the east end, but in a few weeks they will be used at the west shaft,
+and also at the central shaft as soon as the buildings and machinery are
+again in place, and this again will hasten the completion of the work.
+At the west shaft buildings are already erected for the manufacture of
+nitro-glycerin, and the use of this powerful explosive will be adopted
+during the present month. In fine, every means that will hasten the work
+will be employed, and ere the present generation passes away, and
+even within from four to seven years, trains loaded with freights and
+passengers will pass and repass through the great heart of the Hoosac
+Mountain as an hourly occurrence.
+
+A. BEARDSLEY, C. E., Asst. Engineer.
+
+North Adams, Mass.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Horse-hair Snakes--Wonderful Transformation.
+
+
+Messrs. Editors:--In No. 21, current volume, you referred H. K., of
+Wis., who had described the horse-hair snake, to page 280, No. 18
+current volume, for a reply, which you considered "sufficient." With
+your kind permission I would like to speak a few words about the
+"snakes" in question. When I resided in Pennsylvania, I, in company with
+many other lads, used to tie a bundle of horse hairs into a hard knot
+and then immerse them in the brook, when the water began to get warm,
+and in due time we would have just as many animals, with the power of
+locomotion and appearance of snakes, as there were hairs in the bundle.
+I have raised them one-eighth of an inch in diameter, with perceptible
+eyes and mouth on the butt end or root part of the hair. Take such a
+snake and dip it in an alkaline solution, and the flesh or mucus that
+formed about the hair will dissolve, and the veritable horse hair is
+left. They will not generate in limestone water, only in freestone or
+salt water.
+
+Covington, Ky.
+
+T.W.B.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Man Proposes, but God Disposes.
+
+
+It may not be generally known that but for one of those accidents which
+seem to be almost a direct interposition of Providence, Prof. Morse,
+the originator of the magnetic telegraph, might have been now an artist
+instead of the inventor of the telegraph, and that agent of civilization
+be either unknown or just discovered. We publish from Tuckerman's "Book
+of the Artists" just from the press of G. P. Putnam & Son, the following
+reminiscence of Prof. Morse:
+
+"A striking evidence of the waywardness of destiny is afforded by the
+experience of this artist, if we pass at once from this early and
+hopeful moment to a more recent incident. He then aimed at renown
+through devotion to the beautiful; but it would seem as if the genius of
+his country, in spite of himself, led him to this object, by the less
+flowery path of utility. He desired to identify his name with art, but
+it has become far more widely associated with science. A series of
+bitter disappointments obliged him to "coin his mind for bread", for a
+long period, of exclusive attention to portrait painting, although, at
+rare intervals, he accomplished something more satisfactory. More than
+thirty years since, on a voyage from Europe, in a conversation with
+his fellow passengers, the theme of discourse happened to be the
+electromagnet; and one gentleman present related some experiments he had
+lately witnessed at Paris, which proved the almost incalculable rapidity
+of movement with which electricity was disseminated. The idea suggested
+itself to the active mind of the artist, that this wonderful and but
+partially explored agent might be rendered subservient to that system of
+intercommunication which had become so important a principle of modern
+civilization. He brooded over the subject as he walked the deck, or lay
+wakeful in his berth, and by the time he arrived at New York, had so
+far matured his invention as to have decided upon a telegraph of
+signs, which is essentially that now in use. After having sufficiently
+demonstrated his discovery to the scientific, a long period of toil,
+anxiety, and suspense intervened before he obtained the requisite
+facilities for the establishment of the magnetic telegraph. It is now
+in daily operation in the United States, and its superiority over all
+similar inventions abroad was confirmed by the testimony of Arago and
+the appropriation made for its erection by the French Government.
+
+"By one of those coincidences which would be thought appropriate for
+romance, but which are more common, in fact, than the unobservant are
+disposed to confess, these two most brilliant events in the painter's
+life--his first successful work of art and the triumph of his scientific
+discovery--were brought together, as it were, in a manner singularly
+fitted to impress the imagination. Six copies of his "Dying Hercules"
+had been made in London, and the mold was then destroyed. Four of these
+were distributed by the artist to academies, one he retained, and the
+last was given to Mr. Bulfinch, the architect of the Capitol--who was
+engaged at the time upon that building. After the lapse of many years,
+an accident ruined Morse's own copy, and a similar fate had overtaken
+the others, at least in America. After vain endeavors to regain one of
+these trophies of his youthful career, he at length despaired of seeing
+again what could not fail to be endeared to his memory by the most
+interesting associations. One day he was superintending the preparations
+for the first establishment of his telegraph in the room assigned at the
+Capitol. His perseverence and self-denying labor had at length met
+its just reward, and he was taking the first active step to obtain a
+substantial benefit from his invention. It became necessary in locating
+the wires, to descend into a vault beneath the apartment, which had not
+been opened for a long period. A man preceded the artist with a lamp. As
+they passed along the subterranean chamber the latter's attention
+was excited by something white glimmering through the darkness. In
+approaching the object, what was his surprise to find himself gazing
+upon his long-lost Hercules, which he had not seen for twenty years. A
+little reflection explained the apparent miracle. This was undoubtedly
+the copy given to his deceased friend, the architect, and temporarily
+deposited in the vault for safety, and undiscovered after his death."
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Extraordinary Effects of an Earthquake--An American Man-of-War Carried
+Over the Tops of Warehouses and Stranded.
+
+
+[OFFICIAL REPORT.]
+
+UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP "MONONGAHELA," ST. CROIX, Nov. 21, 1867.
+
+Sir:--I have to state, with deep regret, that the United States
+steamship _Monongahela_, under my command, is now lying on the beach in
+front of the town of Frederickstadt, St. Croix, where she was thrown by
+the most fearful earthquake ever known here. The shock occurred at 3
+o'clock, P. M., of the 18th inst. Up to that moment the weather was
+serene, and no indication of a change showed by the barometer, which
+stood at 30 degrees 15 minutes. The first indication we had of the
+earthquake was a violent trembling of the ship, resembling the blowing
+off of steam. This lasted some 30 seconds, and immediately afterward the
+water was observed to be receding rapidly from the beach. In a moment
+the current was changed, and bore the ship toward the beach, carrying
+out the entire cable and drawing the bolts from the kelson, without
+the slightest effect in checking her terrific speed toward the beach.
+Another anchor was ordered to be let go, but in a few seconds she was in
+too shoal water for this to avail. When within a few yards of the beach,
+the reflux of the water checked her speed for a moment, and a light
+breeze from the land gave me a momentary hope that the jib and
+foretopmost staysail might pay her head off shore, so that in the reflux
+of the wave she might reach waters sufficiently deep to float her, and
+then be brought up by the other anchor. These sails were immediately
+set, and she payed off so as to bring her broadside to the beach. When
+the sea returned, in the form of a wall of water 25 or 30 feet high, it
+carried us over the warehouses into the first street of the town. This
+wave in receding took her back toward the beach, and left her nearly
+perpendicular on the edge of a coral reef, where she has now keeled over
+to an angle of 15 degrees.
+
+All this was the work of a few moments only, and soon after the waters
+of the bay subsided into their naturally tranquil state, leaving us high
+and dry upon the beach. During her progress toward the beach she struck
+heavily two or three times; the first lurch carried the rifle gun on the
+forecastle overboard. Had the ship been carried 10 or 15 feet further
+out, she must inevitably have been forced over on her beam ends,
+resulting, I fear, in her total destruction, and in the loss of many
+lives. Providentially only four men were lost; these were in the boats
+at the time the shock commenced. The boats that were down were all
+swamped except my gig, which was crushed under the keel, killing my
+coxswain, a most valuable man. During this terrific scene the officers
+and men behaved with coolness and subordination. It affords me great
+pleasure to state, that, after a careful examination of the position and
+condition of the ship, I am enabled to report that she has sustained no
+irreparable damage to her hull. The sternpost is bent, and some 20 feet
+of her keel partially gone; propeller and shaft uninjured. The lower
+pintle of the rudder is gone, but no other damage is sustained by it. No
+damage is done to her hull more serious than the loss of several sheets
+of copper, torn from her starboard bilge and from her keel.
+
+She now lies on the edge of a coral reef, which forms a solid
+foundation, on which ways may be laid. She can thus be launched in 10
+feet of water at 100 feet from the beach. Gentlemen looking at the ship
+from shore declare that the bottom of the bay was visible where there
+was before, and is now, 40 fathoms of water.
+
+To extricate the ship from her position I respectfully suggest that
+Mr. I. Hanscom be sent down with suitable material for ways, ready for
+laying down, and india-rubber camels to buoy her up. I think there is no
+insuperable obstacle to her being put afloat, providing a gang of ten or
+twelve good ship carpenters be sent down with the Naval Constructor, as
+her boilers and engines appear to have sustained no injury. A valuable
+ship may thus be saved to the navy, with all her stores and equipments.
+
+S. B. BISSELL, Commodore Commanding. Rear-Admiral J. S. Palmer,
+commanding H. A. Squadron, St. Thomas.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The survey of another trans-continental railway route, which shall
+follow mainly the 35th parallel of latitude, is nearly completed. Its
+projectors claim this as the most feasible one across the continent,
+and even if the northern and southern roads are constructed, this would
+still be the favorite popular thoroughfare, and the easiest and cheapest
+built.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The Chilian gun now being built at Pittsburgh, is 221/4 feet in length,
+being two feet longer than the famous Rodman gun at Fort Hamilton,
+this harbor, but of exactly the same bore, twenty inches. Its greatest
+diameter is 5 feet 4 inches, its least diameter, 2 feet 9 inches. The
+gun is designed for garrison or naval service.
+
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+
+From lack of economy, in reduction of ores, it is estimated that the
+aggregate loss on the production of bullion in this country for the
+present year will reach the sum of $25,000,000.
+
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+
+
+
+
+Recent American and foreign Patents.
+
+
+_Under this heading we shall publish weekly notes of some of the more
+prominent home and foreign patents._
+
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+
+WARDROBE.--Nathan Turner, West Lynn, Mass.--This invention consists in a
+movable or swinging arrangement of the sides and top and bottom, whereby
+they are folded upon each other, with grooves or strips in or upon the
+sides to support shelves when used as a closet or book case, and which
+shelves may be removed when used as a wardrobe.
+
+AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.--This invention consists of
+an iron thimble or slieve provided on each end in the inside with a
+screw thread into which are fitted ends of brass or composition, or
+other metal softer than iron, in such a way that said metallic ends will
+not turn in the box, and so that the axle bears only upon the softer
+metal.
+
+SPRING FORMER.--George S. Long, Bridgeport, Conn.--This invention
+consists of a vibrating anvil or former, upon which the steel to be
+worked is placed, said former vibrating under a roller, said roller
+being hollow, and provided with holes or orifices through which water
+received in the shaft of said roller is distributed upon the heated
+steel.
+
+DOOR-FASTENER.--Francis C. Levalley, Warrenville, N. Y.--The present
+invention relates to a fastener for doors more particularly which, in
+the construction and arrangement of its parts, is simple, and most
+effective, and secure, when fastened.
+
+ROOFING.--Orville Manly, Garrettsville, Ohio.--This invention consists
+of tiles saturated with raw coal tar, made in the same way as ordinary
+brick, having all the edges bevelled, being thicker at one end, and laid
+upon the roof with the thicker end towards the eaves, and the spaces
+between the tiles formed by the bevelled sides of the same filled with a
+cement made of raw coal and clay.
+
+FOLDING BEDSTEAD OR CRIB.--R. S. Titcomb, Gloversville, N. Y.--This
+invention consists of the parts being attached to each other by pivots
+and hinges, whereby the same may be folded in upon the bed and clothing,
+and upon each other.
+
+CAST METAL CASES FOR SPRING BALANCES.--John Chattillon, New York
+city.--This invention relates to a new manner of arranging the cast
+metal cases for spring balances, so that they can be made less expensive
+and simpler than they are now made, and consists in fitting the iron, to
+which the upper end of the spring is secured, directly through the upper
+head of the case, instead of using an additional head in the case for
+that purpose.
+
+TWEERS.--John B. Himberg, Frederick City, Md.--This invention relates to
+a new tweers, which is so arranged that the center part or ring can be
+easily taken out, whenever desired, but not accidentally, by a hook or
+stirrer, and that it can be easily cleaned and taken apart whenever
+desired, and that it may conduct a strong blast of air to the fire.
+
+PUNCH.--C. D. Flesche, New York city.--This invention consists in
+arranging a punch in such a manner that it consists of two parts, which
+are firmly connected together for cutting the metal, while for bending
+the same, an inner sliding punch will be moved out of the stationary
+cutting punch, thus making both operations by one instrument, and
+avoiding the removal of the article from the cutting to the bonding
+punch, which was heretofore necessary.
+
+RAILROAD CHAIR.--Leander Pollock, Matteawan, N.Y.--This invention
+consists in making the chair of two pieces, each piece consisting of one
+cheek and of a portion of the case. When the two pieces are connected,
+the base of one rests upon the base of the other, the line of division
+between the two bases being inclined so that as the rail presses upon
+the upper base, it, will tend to force the same downward on the incline,
+whereby the two cheeks will be brought together.
+
+FIRE LADDER.--Johan Blomgren, Galesburg, Ill.--The main feature in this
+invention is a telescopic tube, expanded or closed by a coil fitting
+within it, and worked by a toothed wheel.
+
+HARVESTER.--Francis C. Coppage, Terre Haute, Ind.--The object of my
+invention is to render more simple and effective the machinery for
+operating and adjusting the cutter bar and the reel of harvesters.
+
+BOAT-DETACHING APPARATUS.--David L. Cohen, Pensacola, Fla.--The object
+of this invention is to furnish a device by which a ship's boat can
+be readily shipped or launched at sea, without danger of capsizing or
+fouling.
+
+DEVICE FOR HITHING HORSES.--Samuel Galbraith, New Orleans, La.--This
+invention is a neat, cheap, and durable device, designed to be attached
+to halters used in hitching horses, mules, etc., to prevent their being
+thrown, hung, or injured.
+
+HYDROSTATIC MACHINE.--Dr. J. R. Cole, Kenton Station, Tenn.--The object
+of this invention is to construct a machine which, by the application of
+but little power, will raise a stream of water to any desired hight, to
+furnish motive power for machinery or for other purposes.
+
+FENCE POST.--Robert Ramsay, New Wilmington, Pa.--In this invention the
+bottom of the post is supported between two parallel sills a short
+distance from the ground, the post being dovetailed and held by keys
+passing across the sills, and being adjusted high or low, or at any
+inclination, by making the keys larger or smaller, or of different
+sizes.
+
+SELF-LOADING EXCAVATOR.--Benj. Slusser, Sidney, Ohio.--In this invention
+a pinion, attached to the forward axle is made to elevate the plow, when
+desired, and at the same instant to ungear and stop the endless apron
+carrier that conveys the dirt from the plow to the cart. A new method of
+instantly unloading the cart, and setting it again to receive another
+load, is shown.
+
+WASHING MACHINE.--J. Q. Leffingwell, Nevada, Iowa.--This invention
+relates to an improvement in washing machines, and consists of a
+vibrating semi-cylindrical box operated by a means of a lever handle and
+gearing.
+
+SCAFFOLD FOR BUILDERS, ETC.--John E. Bliss, Oxford, Ind.--This invention
+has for its object to furnish an improved scaffold for the use
+of carpenters, masons, painters, etc., which shall be simple in
+construction, strong, durable and easily adjusted to any desired hight.
+
+PLOW.--Harvey Briggs, Smithland, Ky.--This invention has for its object
+to furnish an improved plow for breaking up sod or prairie land, which
+shall be strong and durable in construction and effective m operation.
+
+CORN PLOW.--John Snyder, Williamsfield, Ohio.--This invention has for
+its object to furnish an improved plow for plowing and hoeing corn,
+which shall be simple and strong in construction and will do its work
+well.
+
+SELF-RAKING ATTACHMENT FOR REAPERS.--James H. Glass and Albert J Glass,
+McGregor, Iowa.--This invention has for its object to furnish an
+improved attachment for reapers of that class in which the rakes act as
+beaters, in the place of a reel, and are made to descend occasionally to
+sweep the bundle from the platform, so that the third, fourth, sixth, or
+any other desired rake may sweep the platform and deliver the bundle.
+
+SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, Newtown, N. Y.--This invention relates to
+a modification of an improvement in sky rockets for which letters patent
+were granted to this inventor bearing date Nov. 28, 1865. The original
+improvement consisted in a novel application of wings to the body or
+"carcass" of the rocket, whereby the use of the ordinary guide stick was
+rendered unnecessary and the rockets rendered capable of being packed
+for transportation much more compactly than when provided with sticks.
+The present invention also consists in a novel manner of attaching the
+wings to the body or "carcass" of the rocket, whereby the same advantage
+is obtained as hitherto, at a less cost of manufacture.
+
+TAIL PIECE FOR VIOLINS.--James Thoms, South Boston, Mass.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved manner of attaching the E-string
+to the tail piece of a violin, whereby a comparatively small portion of
+said string is wasted in case of breakage.
+
+HAME TUG.--James E. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.--This hame tug,
+according to the present invention, is made of a strip of malleable iron
+or other suitable material, perforated or provided with V-Shaped holes
+or slots having a center tongue piece, for the reception of a V-Shaped
+block fixed at one end of the trace, by means of which block the trace
+is engaged with the hame tug, where through a suitably arranged spring
+slot that strikes against the end of the tongue to the said V-slots, the
+block is held firmly in place, and consequently the trace fastened to
+the hame tug.
+
+CENTER BOARD.--F. J. McFarland, San Francisco, Cal.--This invention
+relates to the location of the center boards of boats and sailing craft
+of all kinds, but is designed more particularly for freight carrying
+vessels. It consists simply in employing two center boards and locating
+the same at the extreme ends of the hull.
+
+MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.--George W. Van Dusen, Williamsburgh, N.Y.--This
+invention consists in a novel connection and arrangement of levers
+and valves between the plane of movement of the perforated surface or
+surfaces, and an airchest or chests, and the keys or levers for opening
+the valves to the reeds or for operating any other mechanism suitable
+for producing tones, whereby through such perforated surface or surfaces
+the mechanism forming the connection between it and the sounding
+mechanism will be operated through the perforations to produce the sound
+or note or notes desired, of whatever length such notes or sounds are to
+be.
+
+COMBINED SEAT AND DESK.--Rev Allen H. Burn, May's Landing, N. J.--The
+present invention relates to the combination of a desk or lid with a
+seat or bench, such lid or desk being hinged to the back of the seat in
+such a manner as to be raised or lowered at pleasure, and when raised,
+supported in position by means of supporting bars properly applied
+thereto.
+
+MACHINE FOR REFITTING CONICAL VALVES.--Charles F. Hall, Brooklyn. N.
+Y.--This invention relates to a device by which the conical stop valves
+of gas, steam, and water works may be refitted or repaired when from any
+cause they are rendered leaky and unfit for use.
+
+GRAIN-BAND CUTTER AND FORK.--E. G. Bullis, Manchester, Iowa.--This
+invention has for its object to furnish an improved instrument by means
+of which the bands of the grain bundles may be cut at the same time that
+the bundles are pitched to the person who feeds them to the threshing
+machine, and by the same operation.
+
+PROPELLING VESSELS, ETC.--Robert R. Spedden and Daniel F. Stafford,
+Astoria, Oregon.--This invention has for its object to furnish an
+improved means by which the motion of the waves may be used for
+propelling vessels or working pumps or other machinery.
+
+MAILBAG FASTENER.--S. Denison, Portlandville, N.Y.--This invention has
+for its object to furnish an improved mailbag fastening by the use of
+which the mouth of the bag will be closed securely, and which may be
+operated, in closing and opening the bag, in less time and with less
+labor, than the fastenings now in use.
+
+KNIFE AND FORK CLEANER.--John Merritt, New York city.--This invention
+has for its object to furnish an improved machine by means of which
+knives and forks may be quickly and thoroughly cleaned.
+
+CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Penn.--This invention has for its
+object to furnish an improved churn conveniently and easily operated,
+and which will do its work quickly and thoroughly.
+
+SAW BUCK.--Henry J. Dill, Cummington, Mass.--This invention relates to
+the manner in which a stick of fire wood, or cord wood, is held fast
+or secured in the saw buck for the purpose of sawing it into suitable
+lengths, and it consists in arranging adjustable toothed clamps for
+holding the stick, which clamps are brought in contact with it by
+bearing upon a treddle with the foot.
+
+PLATFORM SCALES.--D. Hazzard, Milton, Del.--This invention relates to a
+new and improved method of constructing scales of the platform kind, and
+it consists in attaching a spiral spring to a spindle, to the top end of
+which spindle the platform is secured, and to the bottom end of which a
+rod and index finger is attached so that when an article, to be weighed,
+is placed on the platform, the weight of the article will act upon the
+spring and be indicated by the finger.
+
+WASHING MACHINE.--S. W. Curtiss, Sugar Grove, Pa.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved method of constructing washing machines,
+and consists in the arrangement of three fluted revolving rollers in a
+suitable washing box or vessel.
+
+COMBINED TRY SQUARE AND BEVEL.--Samuel N. Batchelder, Prairie du Chien,
+Wis.--This invention consists in attaching the blade of a try square
+to the stock in such a manner that it can be set and fastened at any
+desired angle by operating a hook slide and set screws.
+
+STEAM ENGINE.--J. F. Troxel, Bloomsville, Ohio.--This invention relates
+to a new and improved method of constructing steam engines, whereby the
+same are greatly increased in power and effectiveness, and consists in
+operating a number of pistons in one cylinder.
+
+STOVE.--T. W. Wisner, Howell, Mich.--This invention relates to a new and
+improved method of constructing those stoves which are used for drying
+purposes or for heating water, or steaming vegetables and for all other
+purposes of a similar nature, and the invention consists in rendering
+the stove portable by providing for supporting the same on truck wheels
+which allows of its being transported from place to place, as may be
+required.
+
+FURNACE HOT AIR BLAST.--Richard Long, Chillicothe, Ohio.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved method of constructing and arranging
+the air pipes for heating the air blast for furnaces for smelting
+and reducing the ores in the manufacture of iron, having particular
+reference to the materials of which the air pipe is formed, the
+method of its construction, and also to the materials and method of
+construction of the supporting walls.
+
+PRINTING POINTERS.--R. W. Macgowan, New York city.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved application of pointers to printing
+presses for registering the sheets of paper as they are fed to the
+press. Hitherto these pointers have been operated automatically, from
+the running parts of the press allowed to remain in an elevated or
+nearly upright position, and through the sheet until the fingers or
+nippers of the cylinder arrive in proper position to grasp the sheet, at
+which time the pointers are drawn down and the sheet released, so that
+it may be connected with the cylinder, and related with the same in
+order to receive the impression. This improvement consists in applying a
+spring or an equivalent weight to the pointers, the latter being pivoted
+at their lower ends, or attached to axes and all constructed and
+arranged in such a manner that the pointers will hold the sheets
+properly in position on the feed board, and the nippers of the cylinder
+allowed to draw the sheet off from the points on account of the latter
+yielding or being allowed to be drawn down under the slight pull of the
+sheet, the springs or weights throwing the points back to their original
+position as soon as the sheet is withdrawn.
+
+CLEANER FOR LAMP CHIMNEYS, ETC.--R. B. Musson, Champaign, Ill.--This
+invention relates to an improved cleaner for lamp chimneys, bottles, and
+other hollow ware.
+
+SAWYER'S RULE.--Thomas Carter, Louisville, Ky.--This invention relates
+to an improved sawyer's rule, and consists of a rule on which is a scale
+showing at a glance the number of boards or planks, of any desired
+thickness, which can be sawn from a log of any given diameter.
+
+WINDOW SCREEN.--A. W. Griffith, Roxbury, Mass.--This invention relates
+to an improvement in window screens, and consists in a screen wound
+round a spring roller at foot of a window, and attached to the bottom of
+the lower sash so that on opening the window the screen opens with it,
+admitting the air but excluding insects, and on closing the sash the
+screen winds up itself.
+
+SHOVEL PLOW, CULTIVATOR, ETC.--P. Atkinson Ross, Harveys, Pa.--This
+invention has for its object to improve the construction of single and
+double-shovel plows, cultivators, etc., to enable them to be readily
+adjusted for use upon sidehills or level ground, so that the handles may
+be secured in nearly a level position, while the plow is held in the
+best position for doing the work properly.
+
+SKY ROCKETS.--John W. Hadfield, East Williamsburgh, N. Y.--This
+invention consists in dispensing with the long stick or guide which is
+now attached to sky rockets in order to insure a straight upward flight
+of the same in the air, and using instead a plurality of short guides,
+whereby several important advantages are obtained, to wit: the packing
+of the rockets in a small space, so as to economise in transportation,
+the forming of a stand or support for the rocket, so that no fixture of
+any kind will be required when they are to be fired or "set off," and
+lastly, the obtaining of an efficient guide to insure the straight
+flight of the rockets upward in the air.
+
+CATCHING THE OXYDE OF ZINC.--G. C. Hall, Brooklyn, N. Y.--This invention
+relates to an improved means for catching the oxyde of zinc, as it
+escapes with the fumes and gases from roasting zinc, or zinc ore.
+Hitherto the oxyde of zinc has been caught and retained by forcing the
+fumes and gases from the roasting ore into a large bag or receptacle
+composed of cotton cloth or other porous material, which will admit
+of the gases and air passing it, but not the oxyde, the latter being
+retained within the bag, and, by its superior gravity, falling to the
+bottom thereof and settling in teats or pendent receptacles at the
+bottom of the bag, from which it is removed from time to time. This
+invention has for its object the dispensing with the large bag, which
+is very expensive--the gases from the ore affecting the same so that it
+rots in a very short time, and soon becomes ruptured under the blows
+which are given it to cause the oxyde which adheres to the sides of
+the bag to drop into the teats or receptacles made to receive it. The
+invention consists in having the fumes and gases from the roasting zinc
+or zinc ore forced into a close building, provided with openings or
+apertures, over which screens are placed, constructed in such a manner
+and of such materials as to admit of the air and gases passing through
+them, but not the oxyde.
+
+FERRULE.--Archibald Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.--This invention relates to a
+new and improved ferrule for the handles of tools and other implements,
+and it consists in providing the interior of the ferrule with oblique
+spurs or projections, disposed or arranged in such a manner as to admit
+of the ferrule being driven on the handle and at the same time prevent
+it from casually slipping off therefrom. The object of the invention is
+to obviate the necessity of tacks or screws being used to secure the
+ferrule on the handle, as well as the pinching of the same externally to
+form a burr to sink into the handle to effect the same end.
+
+SUCTION OF VACUUM PUMP AND BLOWER.--John Doyle and Timothy A. Martin,
+New York City.--This invention consists in arranging valves and air
+passages with a hollow cylinder or drum having an oscillating movement,
+and provided with a chamber or chambers to receive water, mercury or
+other fluid, whereby an exceedingly simple and compact pump or blower is
+obtained, one not liable to get out of repair or become deranged by use.
+
+MACHINE FOR REGSTERING NUMBERS FOR ODOMETERS.--Henry F. Hart, New York
+city.--This invention relates to an improved machine or apparatus
+for registering numbers applicable to odometers or measurements of
+quantities of all kinds, such as the numbers of barrels of flour,
+bushels of grain or any other commodity that requires a tally or record
+of the quantity packed, stored, weighed, or handled in any manner.
+
+DITCHING MACHINE.--A. H. and P. S. Whitacre, Morrow, Ohio.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in the construction of a machine for
+cutting ditches suitable for laying tile for draining lands, or pipe of
+any kind, and consists in a sled worked by tackle and supporting a frame
+carrying the machinery, in such manner that the frame can be raised and
+lowered to cut the ditch to any required depth.
+
+WINDOW SHADE RACK AND PULLEY FASTENING.--Wm. H. Woods, Philadelphia,
+Pa.--This invention relates to an improvement in constructing a
+fastening for window shades and consists in a metal rack to be attached
+vertically as usual to the side of the window frame for holding the
+cord connected with the shade by means of a lever dog that works in a
+longitudinal slot in the rack and is engaged and disengaged with the
+teeth thereof by moving the lever in and out of the slot to be secured
+in places when engaged by a swivelknob on which is a pulley that covers
+the cord of the shade.
+
+FENCE POST.--Warren H. Shay, Sylvania, Ohio.--This invention relates to
+an improved method of constructing fence posts and consists in forming
+them of plank uprights supported by braces and held together by cross
+ties and keys.
+
+CLOTHES-WASHING MACHINE.--John D. Swartz, Milton, Pa.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved clothes-washing machine of that class
+which are provided with an oscillating rubber and a concave of rollers.
+
+RAILROAD RAILS AND CHAIRS.--John H. Downing, Salem, Mass.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in railroad rails and chairs, and
+consists in forming the rails in two parts, to lie side by side, with
+lap joints combined with narrow chairs, having single heads placed on
+each side of the rail to clamp the two parts together at the joints, and
+fasten them to the ties.
+
+MACHINE FOR STRETCHING CLOTH.--A. C. Corpe, Stafford, Conn.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved machine for stretching cloth,
+with a view of tendering the same smooth and enfolding such portion of
+the selvedges which may have been rolled over in the manipulations to
+which it was subjected after being taken from the loom.
+
+MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--E. B. Rich, South Boston, Mass.--This
+invention relates to a machine for the sharpening of saw blades, whether
+straight or circular, and consists in the combination of a revolving or
+rotating grinding wheel made of any suitable material, and a holder for
+the saw blade, so arranged together that as the grinding wheel revolves
+the saw will be presented to the same, or the wheel to the saw-blade,
+in such a manner as to produce the desired sharpening of the teeth, in
+regular order and succession.
+
+DOOR SPRING.--Rudolph Schrader, Indianapolis, Ind.--The present
+invention relates to a spring for doors, that being properly connected
+with the door will operate to close, whether when opened it swings
+inside or outside through the casing to the door, the spring being
+especially applicable to doors hung to swing through their casing, or
+inside and outside.
+
+PORTABLE DERRICK.--D. J. McDonald, Gold Hill, Nevada.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved derrick, and it consists in a novel
+construction and arrangement of parts, whereby the device may be readily
+drawn from place to place, the crane or derrick frame adjusted in any
+desired position within the scope of its movement, friction avoided, and
+the whole apparatus manipulated with the greatest facility.
+
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+
+Answers to Correspondents.
+
+
+_Correspondents who expect to receive answers to their letters must,
+in all cases, sign their names. We have a right to know those who seek
+information from us; besides, as sometimes happens, we may prefer to
+address the correspondent by mail.
+
+Special Note.--This column is designed for the general interest and
+instruction of our readers, not for gratuitous replies to questions of
+a purely business or personal nature. We will publish such inquiries,
+however, when paid for as advertisements, at 50 cents a line, under the
+head of "Business and Personal"
+
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+J. F. McK., of Md.--"What kind of silk is used for balloons, what is the
+varnish which covers them, and what amount of common illuminating gas
+will support one pound weight?" Silk for large balloons is now rarely
+used, stout cotton cloth being substituted. Ordinary boiled linseed oil
+makes a good varnish. Any elastic varnish will do, however. The specific
+gravity of ordinary illuminating gas ranges from 0.540 to 0.700, air
+being 1.000. Its weight may be called one-thirty-second of a pound to
+the cubic foot and atmospheric air about three-fourths of a pound.
+
+R. B. C., of Pa., says: "Here is a proposition in geometry which I would
+like to see demonstrated theoretically by one of your correspondents.
+The side of a regular heptagon is equal to half the side of an
+equilateral triangle inscribed in the same circle. The mechanical
+construction is very simple and will be found useful. I discovered it
+some years ago and am not aware of its ever having been in print."
+
+F. H., of Mich., asks "if sal-soda will scale a boiler?" H. N. Winans,
+11 Wall street, N. Y. replies that in some waters it is partially
+effective but at the expense of the boiler, with a certainty of foaming
+and corrosion. The most reliable and positively uninjurious remedy for
+incrustations is his anti-incrustation powder--in successful use for 12
+years past.
+
+T., of R. I., speaks of the famous mechanical horse shown at the Paris
+Exposition which is said to have accomplished with its rider a little
+over an English mile in fifty seconds, and asks what is the motive
+power. As it is said that the French Government took possession of the
+machine and preserves its mechanical construction a secret, we know no
+more about it than about the much vaunted Napoleon cannon.
+
+S.S., of N. Y.--"Please give the ingredients of the composition used for
+tipping matches." Different manufacturers employ different materials and
+in varying proportions; the mixture of phosphorus melted and stirred up
+with thin glue is sufficient, although some add a quantity of powdered
+glass, niter, chlorate of potash, sulphur, etc. The phosphorus, however
+is the light-producing material.
+
+R.S.B., of N.Y., alluding to the inquiry of S.W.P., in No. 23, for a
+waterproof paste. "Calico printers when they wish to leave white figures
+on a dark ground use what they term a 'resist paste' to cover such
+places as are designed to be unaffected by the dye. If the ingredients
+of this paste were known it might be what S.W.P., desires." This "resist
+paste" is 1 lb. of binacetate of copper (distilled verdigris), 3 lbs.
+sulphate of copper dissolved in 1 gal. water. This solution to be
+thickened with 2 lbs. gum senegal, 1 lb. British gum and 4 lbs. pipe
+clay; adding afterward, 2 oz. nitrate of copper as a deliquescent.
+
+M.A.H, of Vt.--"I have a surplus of water power and desire to know the
+probable cost of the apparatus for producing the electric light, with
+a view of employing my surplus power in that direction." A serviceable
+magneto-electrical machine for giving light is quite expensive.
+
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+Business and Personal.
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+Parties in want of Fine Tools or Machinists' Supplies send for price
+list to Goodnow & Wightman, 23 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.
+
+Pattern Letters and Figures for inventors, etc., to put on patterns for
+castings, are made by Knight Brothers, Seneca Falls, N.Y.
+
+Allen & Needles, 41 South Water street, Philadelphia, Manufacturers of
+Allen's Patent Anti-Lamina, for removing and preventing Scale in steam
+boilers.
+
+All Parties having any article to sell through an agent, address, with
+circular, etc., Box 499 Oil City, Pa.
+
+Manufacturers of Tag Holders will please send address to Box 1019, St.
+Paul, Minn.
+
+Manufacturers of Presses for making Castor Oil, address or send circular
+to F.M. Peck, P.O. Box 190, Montgomery, Ala.
+
+Manufacturers of Cotton-Spinning and Knitting Machinery send circular
+and price list to W.L. Jones, Holly Springs, Miss.
+
+Dr. W. Spillman, Marion Station, Miss., wishes to correspond with
+manufacturers of buckshot or bullets, either conical or spherical.
+
+Toy Makers--One-half of Patent Right of Toy Wind Wheel given away!
+Address Dr. W.H. Benson, Norfolk, Va.
+
+Milton Darling, East Macdonough, Chenango Co., N.Y., wishes the address
+of those that want broom handles for the year 1868.
+
+A.B. Woodbury, Winchester, N.H., wants to sell two valuable
+patents--Jack-Spinning Improvements.
+
+E.C. Tainter, Worcester, Mass., wants to sell a good set of Sash and
+Door Machinery, used only six months.
+
+Parties desiring any of their new ideas put into practical form, or
+wanting any new apparatus invented for manufacturing purposes, etc.,
+address, with confidence, A.E.W., Inventor and Draftsman, 114 Fulton
+street, N.Y. References given.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+MANUFACTURING, MINING, AND RAILROAD ITEMS.
+
+
+For the benefit of the Union Pacific railroad, the base of the Rocky
+Mountains has been fixed at the base of the Black Hills, a distance of
+6.637 miles west of Cheyenne, and, according to the railway surveys
+525.078 miles from Omaha.
+
+The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railway have just rebuilt in
+the most permanent manner an iron bridge over the Alleghany river, to
+replace the old wooden Howe truss bridge, which had become inadequate
+to the increasing traffic. The new bridge opens like a fan towards the
+freight yard at Pittsburg being at the narrowest part, next to the main
+span 55 feet wide. The river is crossed with spans averaging 1531/2 feet
+in the clear, with a bearing of five feet on each pier. The principle
+of the construction is known as the lattice girder plan, with vertical
+stiffening. The work was executed under the superintendence of its
+designer, the engineer and architect of the company Felician Stataper.
+
+The production of precious metals in the United States from 1849 to 1867
+inclusive, has amounted in value to $1,174,000,000.
+
+The president of one of the New Jersey railroads proposes a plan to
+avoid the danger to life and limb from the series of trains that run
+into and out of Jersey city. The new project is to elevate the present
+tracks fifteen feet above the streets, and by safe machinery to lower at
+once an entire train in the depot at the river.
+
+A mining company at Newton, Nev., are making preparations to work their
+claims by means of a steam engine which will be used to throw a stream
+of water instead of the ordinary hydraulic pressure They estimate that
+with a ten or twelve horse power engine, then can throw 100 inches of
+water with a force equal to at least 150 feet fall. The result of this
+experiment is looked upon with a good deal of interest, as there is a
+vast amount of good hydraulic ground in the adjoining countries, which,
+as in this case, cannot be worked by the ordinary process for want of
+water fall, but which, if the expedient in this case proves successful,
+will soon be worked by steam engines.
+
+By an oversight in the article on the trans-continental railroad,
+published in our last issue, the Western or California section of the
+road was styled the Union Pacific, instead of the Central railroad. In
+the race to reach Salt Lake the California company have 400 miles more
+to build, while the Union company have only 328 miles. But the country
+to be traversed by the former is comparatively level, and favorable for
+winter work, while that on the other side crosses four distinct mountain
+ranges, and winter storms must interrupt work for several months in the
+year.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+PATENT OFFICE DECISIONS ON APPEAL.
+
+USEFUL COMPOUNDS ARE PATENTABLE--THE APPLICANT NOT REQUIRED TO PROVE THE
+FUNCTION OF EACH INGREDIENT.
+
+
+S.H. HODGES for the Board of Examiners-in Chief.
+
+_Application of Rew for a Patent for Preventing and Curing Swine
+Cholera_.--The applicant's specific is composed of a number of medical
+articles, the nature of which is not important upon the present
+occasion, and it is unnecessary to enumerate them. But it is objected
+that "a medical prescription" "should contain some recognition of the
+medicinal properties of the several ingredients" "and the part they
+perform in the compound:" or, as it is elsewhere expressed, such a
+mixture should not receive the sanction of this department "unless
+perhaps a satisfactory rationale should be given for the use of each of
+the ingredients in the proportions named."
+
+If the medical faculty were always satisfied themselves as to the
+operation of the various remedies they employ, there might be more
+reason in the objection. But it is well known that different schools
+disagree widely on this subject, and there are remedies employed with
+success the effect of which the most intelligent are unable to account
+for. So long as there is a single one of this character to be found, and
+while the operations of the vital functions are so concealed from us
+that we are unable fully to comprehend the process by which any specific
+operates, so long it is impossible to prescribe as a conditon of
+patentability, a full explanation of the mode in which any one acts that
+is brought forward. It would be still less justifiable to require such
+an explanation as would content any particular class of medical men.
+Every year new therapeutics are introduced into practice, and not
+unfrequently some whose beneficial results are not understood. And as
+long as one such may be found, it is not just to make it a condition of
+its being protected by a patent, that the discoverer should bring the
+scientific world to agree with him in his theory respecting it, nor even
+that he should have one.
+
+The man who stumbles upon a new and useful article is just as much
+entitled to the exclusive use of it as if he had elaborated it by the
+most profound and painful study. It is true that there is danger upon
+this principle of countenancing mere nostrums, and giving them undue
+prestige This can only be guarded against by the exercise of great
+caution and requiring convincing proof of utility. Such his been
+furnished in this case, in abundance.
+
+The application cannot be rejected except upon such grounds as would
+insure the rejection of nearly all medicines whatever. Nor is the Office
+responsible for the false importance which the public may attach to its
+proceedings, so long is they are confined to its legitimate province.
+Its duties certainly must not be neglected, and meritorious petitions
+refused, in order to obviate such misapprehensions.
+
+The decision of the Primary Examiner is reversed.
+
+[Transcribers note: full index of volume XVII. left out]
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
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+
+NEW YORK, DECEMBER 28, 1867.
+
+Vol. XVII.--No. 26. [NEW SERIES.]
+
+$3 per Annum [IN ADVANCE.]
+
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+Contents: (Illustrated articles are marked with an asterisk.)
+
+  *Improvement in Hulling and Cleansing Hominy
+
+  Nitro Glycerin
+
+  *Hisert's Adjustable Cultivator Tooth
+
+  Remedy for Cold Feet in City Cars
+
+  Getting Your Money Back
+
+  Patent Claims
+
+  Pending Applications for Reissues
+
+  The Last Number of Volume XVII
+
+  Commencement of a New Volume
+
+  A Change at the Patent Office
+
+  Obituary
+
+  How to Make Intelligent Workmen--Go and Do Likewise
+
+  The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN as a Medium of Business
+
+  *Hunt's Improved Steam Packing Piston
+
+  The Iron Clads at Sea
+
+  *Improvement in Hand Drills
+
+  *Improved Method of Securing Cutters on Boring Bars
+
+  Tides and Their Causes
+
+  The Great Hoosac Tunnel
+
+  Horse-hair Snakes--Wonderful Transformation
+
+  Man Proposes, but God Disposes
+
+  Extraordinary Effects of an Earthquake
+
+  Recent American and Foreign Patents
+
+  Answers to Correspondents
+
+  Business and Personal
+
+  Manufacturing, Mining, and Railroad Items
+
+  Patent Office Decision
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Improvement in Hulling and Cleansing Hominy.
+
+
+Many of our readers well remember when "hulled corn" was a standing
+winter dish. This was corn or maize the kernels of which were denuded
+of their "hulls" by the chemical action of alkalies, which, however,
+impaired the sweetness of the food. Hominy is corn deprived of the
+hulls by mechanical means leaving the corn with all its original flavor
+unimpaired. Hominy is a favorite dish throughout the country, but is not
+always entirely free from particles of the outer skin of the kernels.
+The mill shown in perspective in the engraving is intended to obviate
+this objection.
+
+[Illustration: DONALDSON'S PATENT HOMINY MILL.]
+
+The corn is placed in the hopper, A, from which it is fed to the hulling
+cylinder contained in the case, B. The hulling machinery is driven by
+a belt on the pulley, C, the other end of the shaft of which carries
+a pinion which gives motion to the gear wheel, D. This, by means of a
+pinion on the shaft of the blower, E, drives the fans of the blower. On
+the other, or front end of the shaft which carries the gear, D, is a
+bevel gear by which another bevel gear and worm is turned. The worm
+rotates the worm gear, F, in two opposite arms of which are slots that
+carry pins projecting inwards, which may be moved toward or away from
+the center. This gear wheel turns free on the shaft that carries the
+pulley, C, and is intended for opening, by means of the pins in the
+arms and levers, a cover in the bottom of the hopper and a valve in the
+bottom of the hulling cylinder. Coiled or bent springs return these
+levers or valves to place when the pin which moves them has passed.
+
+A wrist-pin on the gear, D, forms a crank which is connected to a bar
+at the rear end of the sieves, G, pivoted to an arm at H, by which the
+sieves have a shaking or reciprocating motion as the machine operates.
+The blower drives out the hulls and the motion of the sieves with their
+inclined position insure access of the air to every portion of the
+hominy.
+
+It will be noticed that the connection of all the parts is absolute. The
+motion of the sieves, the speed of the blower, and the action of the
+inlet hopper valve and the delivery hulling valve are always exactly
+proportioned to the speed of the hulling cylinder, whether fast or slow.
+The upper or feed valve opens upward and has a downward projecting lip
+that shuts into a recess in its seat which insures security against
+leakage from the hopper to the hulling cylinder during the intervals of
+its being raised; a great advantage in hominy making, as no grain ought
+to get into the batch until that in the cylinder is done.
+
+Patented Oct. 15, 1867, by John Donaldson, who may be addressed for
+further information at Rockford, Ill.
+
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+
+
+
+
+Nitro-Glycerin.
+
+
+Professor Doremus of this city was called as a witness at the inquest
+upon the bodies of the unfortunate persons killed by the recent
+explosion at Bergen, N.J. The Professor having previously analyzed some
+of the explosive mixture, testified as follows:--"I have subjected it
+to chemical analysis, and find it to correspond to the formula C_{6},
+H_{3}, O_{3}, and NO_{5}; it is well made nitro-glycerin; the substance
+freezes at about 46; it is made to decompose in a very peculiar way; on
+moistening paper with it it burns with rapidity; it does not explode
+when red-hot copper is placed in it; we tried it with the most intense
+heat--we can produce with a galvanic battery with two hundred cells
+holding a gallon and a half each; some nitro-glycerin was placed in a
+cup and connected with one of the poles of the battery; through a pencil
+of gas carbon the other poles of the battery were connected with the
+glycerin, no explosion ensued; but when the point touched the britannia
+vessel the nitro-glycerin took fire, a portion burning and the rest
+scattering about; this is as severe a test as we can submit it to in the
+way of heat under the pressure of the air; we therefore would conclude
+that nitro-glycerin carried about exposed cannot explode, even if you
+drop a coal of fire into it; if the liquid is confined, or is under
+pressure, then an explosion will ensue; if paper be moistened with
+it and put on an anvil and a smart blow given with a hammer, a sharp
+detonation ensues; if gunpowder or the fulminates of mercury, silver or
+gun-cotton be ignited in a vacuum by a galvanic battery, none of them
+will explode; if any gas be introduced so as to produce a gentle
+pressure during the decomposition, then a rapid evolution of gases will
+result; the results of decomposition in a vacuum differ from those under
+atmospheric pressure or when they are burnt in a pistol, musket,
+a cannon, or in a mine; where we have little or no pressure it is
+difficult to get these substances to burn rapidly; nitro-glycerin is
+more difficult to explode than powder; in many respects it resembles
+gun-cotton which is made in a similar way; if gun-cotton be immersed
+in the proto-chloride of iron it turns into common cotton; the
+same experiment was tried with nitro-glycerin by mixing it with
+proto-chloride of iron, and it reverted into common glycerin; there
+are four well known varieties of gun-cotton made by employing acids of
+different strengths; they differ in chemical composition and properties,
+as well as in their explosive qualities; the late Minister of War in
+Austria in 1862 stated to me that he had ordered four hundred cannon for
+gun-cotton, and six months after he stated that he had ordered all
+the cannon to be changed and adapted to powder, in consequence of
+spontaneous combustions; much less is known of nitro-glycerin than of
+gun-cotton, and probably several varieties of this article may be formed
+as of gun cotton; this would explain cases of spontaneous explosion; if
+the nitro-glycerin is not carefully washed to get rid of the acid, a
+gradual decomposition will ensue, producing gases, which, if the vessel
+be closed, will explode; my opinion is that nitro-glycerin should be
+used in the most careful hands; do not think I would put it in the hands
+of a common laborer for blasting purposes; it is less dangerous in a
+frozen than a liquid state; I think concussion would explode frozen
+nitro-glycerin.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+HISERT'S ADJUSTABLE CULTIVATOR TOOTH.
+
+
+The object of the device exhibited in the engraving is to allow the
+teeth of a cultivator to turn slightly and avoid obstructions, while
+they will follow at all times the line of draft, so that in turning the
+cultivator there is no risk of breaking the teeth or their shanks, or
+of overturning the implement. The cultivator blade, A, may be of any
+desired form, and it is secured to the curved shank, B, which is pivoted
+by a bolt to the beam, C. On the under or lower side of the beam is an
+iron plate, D, having a projecting socket, E, which is the stud or pin
+on which the eye of the shank turns. A bolt passing through the socket
+and beam holds the shank in place. Farmers will readily perceive the
+advantages of this device. It may be applied to any or all of the
+different cultivators now in use. Patented Sept 3, 1867, by B.F. Hisert
+who may be addressed for rights to make or sell at Norton Hill, Green
+Co., N.Y., or address G.W. King, Scoharie, N.Y.
+
+[Illustration]
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Remedy for Cold Feet in City Cars.
+
+
+"Riding down town these cold mornings in the horse cars, the unpleasant
+sensation of chilled feet reminds us of the plan adopted in France and
+other parts of Europe to keep the feet of car passengers warm. This is
+accomplished by inserting a flattened iron tube along the bottom of the
+car lengthwise in the center, between the rows of seats. This tube is
+raised a little above the floor level of the car to afford a rest for
+the feet, yet, not enough to make a stumbling block. When the car leaves
+the depot this tube is filled with hot water from a boiler kept heated
+for the purpose, and this water retains its heat and gives a pleasant
+warmth to the feet of the passengers and the car generally, for about
+two hours, after which the tube is refilled at a convenient station on
+the road. In the case of our city cars this might easily be done, and be
+a cheap and exceedingly comfortable improvement."--_Evening Post_.
+
+It should be understood that the French cars are arranged with small
+compartments like stage coaches, and the passengers sit face to face,
+with the warming tube above described under their feet. One tube
+for every six persons. We should be glad, indeed, to see this plan
+introduced here. But it is not to be expected that our city railroad
+companies will do anything for the comfort of their passsengers, while
+without such trouble they continue to reap rich harvests. Very likely
+the idea of loading a lot of hot water upon their cars, for passengers
+to stand upon, would strike them as a good joke. Their poor, broken
+down, spavined horses, could not stand any additional load.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Getting Your Money Back.
+
+
+The French are a curious people and one of the novelties of Parisian
+enterprises is a large warehouse, in which are sold, at retail, all
+manner of goods, from a diamond necklace to a shoe brush. The purchaser,
+having paid the price, receives not only the goods, but a bond for the
+whole amount of his purchase money, payable, after thirty years, and
+guaranteed by the Credit Foncier and other moneyed corporations. The
+prices charged are said to be no greater than in any other retail shops.
+This is really eating your cake in order to keep it; the more you
+spend the richer you will be; indeed it sets at defiance the whole of
+Franklin's code of proverbs, and proves "Poor Richard" a silly fellow.
+Imagine Jones lecturing his wife on her economy, and reproaching her for
+a spirit of saving, "My dear, if you had bought this camel's hair shawl
+thirty years ago, it would now be a source of income to us; if you
+had not been so close we should now be wealthy." Smith acquires an
+independence by giving his children an expensive education, and sees in
+every new dress or costly jewel which his growing daughters wear, a new
+mine of wealth for himself. If he can only persuade them to spend money
+enough he is sure of a support in his old age.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+A GIGANTIC BRIDGE.--A suspension bridge is to be erected by M. Oudry,
+engineer, over the Straits of Messina, Sicily, from Point Pezzo, on the
+Calabrian Coast. It is to consist of four spans of 3,281 feet each,
+elevated about 150 feet above high-water level, so that the largest
+ships may pass under. The proposed Roebling bridge over the East River,
+between New York and Brooklyn, is to have a single span of 1,600 feet.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The through mails to the West now go in iron-bound boxes instead of
+leathern bags. Each box, tightly packed, contains about eight hundred
+letters.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The first steam vessel used in Great Britain was called the _Comet_, and
+built by Henry Bell in 1812. It was thirty tuns burden.
+
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+
+
+
+
+OFFICIAL REPORT OF PATENTS AND CLAIMS
+
+Issued by the United States Patent Office,
+
+FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 10, 1867.
+
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+
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+
+
+71,836.--MACHINE FOR NOTCHING KNITTING NEEDLES.--W. Aiken, Franklin,
+N.H.
+
+I claim 1st, The improved machine, substantially as described, for
+effecting the several operations of notching, slotting, boring, and
+burring a knitting machine needle blank, in the order and manner as
+explained.
+
+2d, Also, the combination of one or more vibratory clamps, Y, the cam,
+E, and the two burrs or cutters, q r, for forming the notches in the
+needle blank such clamp or clamps, cam and cutters being provided with
+mechanism for operating them, substantially as described.
+
+3d, Also the combination of one or more vibratory clamps Y, the cam, E,
+the two burrs or cutter wheels, q r, and the slotting burr or cutters,
+s, provided with mechanism for operating them substantially as
+explained,
+
+4th, Also, the combination of one or more rotary clamps, Y, the cam,
+E, the burrs or cutter wheels, q r s, and the drill, u, provided with
+mechanism for operating them, substantially as set forth.
+
+5th, Also, the combination of one or more vibrating clamps, the burring
+cutter, t, the drill, u, and the slotting cutter, s, arranged and
+provided with mechanism for operating, substantially as explained.
+
+
+71,837.--TEA AND COFFEE POT.--Alfred Arnold, Tenafly, N.J.
+
+I claim 1st, In a tea or coffee boiler, the base, D, so constructed and
+adapted, relatively to the other parts, that an oscillating motion will
+be imparted to the vessel by process of ebullition, substantially as
+shown and described.
+
+2d, In combination with the base or heating-surface, D, the chambers, b
+b', and diaphragm, E, or their equivalents, substantially as arranged
+and described, and for the purposes shown.
+
+
+71,838.--TOOL FOR SIZING LAMP CHIMNEYS.--Lewis J. Atwood, (assignor to
+himself and Holmes, Booth and Haydens), Waterbury, Conn.
+
+I claim the adjustable sizing and shaping-jaws employed, substantially
+as specified, in the manufacture of glass lamp chimneys and similar
+articles.
+
+
+71,839.--MODE OF PREVENTING THE UNTWISTING OF THE ENDS OF WIRE ROPE
+BANDS.--Arthur Barbarin, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim a wire rope band, in which the ends of the several wires
+composing the same are soldered together, substantially as herein
+described and shown in the accompanying drawings, and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,840.--SPRING-BED BOTTOM.--Alonzo B. Baty, Binghamton, N.Y.
+
+I claim the construction and application of the bracket, B, in
+combination with the bail or pendant, C, the springs, D D, transverse
+pieces, F F, and slats, A A, all being constructed substantially as
+herein described and represented, for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,841.--HORSE-RAKE.--H.L. Beach, Montrose, Pa., assignor to Beach Wheel
+Horse-Rake Manufacturing Company, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, The teeth heads, N, constructed and operating substantially
+as described.
+
+2d, In combination with the teeth heads, N, the teeth, Q, substantially
+as described.
+
+3d, The arms, K, and teeth heads, N, combined and operating
+substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The cleaners, M, teeth heads, N, and teeth, Q, when combined for
+the purposes indicated.
+
+5th, The blocks, f, pins, c, sliding bar, E, and lever, G, when combined
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th, The hooks, i i, and pins, j, secured in the axle for the purpose
+shown.
+
+7th, The washers, P, combined with the teeth and teeth heads,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,842.--APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING STREET GAS-LAMPS.--J. W. Beard, St.
+Johns, New Brunswick.
+
+I claim the combination of the hook, F, and the perforated cap, E, with
+the lamp, D', to be affixed on a pole or staff, as set forth.
+
+Also, the combination of the curved or hooked arms, c c, with the key,
+k, of the cock of the burner, and their arrangement with respect, to the
+opening in the bottom of the lantern, as explained.
+
+Also, the combination of the socket tube, e, with the lamp, D', its
+hook, F, and perforated cap, E.
+
+Also the combination of the receiving tube, f, and bayonet connection,
+g, with the socket tube, e, the lamp, D', its hook and perforated cap,
+as described.
+
+
+71,843.--CALIPER AND T-SQUARE.--Joseph Bennor, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the rule, a, stand, c, slide, m, legs, p and q, marker, u,
+cutter, w, with their several described appendages, all combined in the
+manner and for the purpose substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+71,844.--REFRIGERATOR.--Ferdinand Borchard, Detroit, Mich.
+
+I claim 1st, A refrigerator which is provided with movable racks, H,
+within cooling chambers which are arranged beneath an ice chamber,
+B, constructed with inclined walls, a a a, a drip pan, D, and an
+ice-supporting rack, c, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, Providing the movable racks, with sliding brackets, I, which are so
+applied as to serve as supports for the outer ends of the racks when
+drawn partially out of their respective apartments, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,845.--CONSTRUCTION OF METAL SALVERS.--George Brabrook, (assignor to
+Reed and Barton), Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the metallic ring and cap
+molding together, and with the waiter or salver, in manner substantially
+as and for the purpose specified.
+
+Also, as a new or improved manufacture, a waiter or salver of britannia
+metal, having a metallic strengthening-ring and cap molding combined and
+arranged with its body in manner as specified.
+
+
+71,846.--MANUFACTURE OF SHOES, ETC.--M.L. Brett, Warren, Ohio.
+
+I claim the construction of a seamless shoe, etc., by felting, in the
+manner set forth, as a new article of manufacture.
+
+
+71,847.--CONSTRUCTION OF SCOOPS.--Theo. C. Bromley, Fort Howard, Wis.
+
+I claim the cone-shaped back and the circular raised brace.
+
+
+71,848.--WATER-RESERVOIR FOR EXTENSION-TOP STOVE.--Chas. H. Buck, St
+Louis, Mo.
+
+I claim 1st, the boiler, D, constructed with a depression in its rear
+side, in combination with a stove made with the extended top, A, and
+with a stovepipe, C, which is entirely independent of the boiler, but
+still is partly enclosed by the boiler, in the manner and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, The boiler, D. with its depression in its rear side made wholly
+independent of the pipe, C, but capable of enclosing a portion of said
+pipe, and of being removed without disturbing the pipe, as herein
+described and shown.
+
+
+71,849.--JOURNAL-BOX.--T.F. Burgess, Lowell, Mass.
+
+I claim the drips, e e, and conducting holes, d d, in combination with
+the recesses, b b, when arranged to operate substantially as described
+and for the purposes fully set forth.
+
+
+71,850.--HAY ELEVATOR.--E.H. Carpenter, Dexter, Mich.
+
+I claim 1st, In combination with a cable, A, frame, F, wheels, G,
+sheave, E, and rope, C, the disengaging device, consisting of a collar,
+M, stop, L, and vertical catch, K, enclosing the cable, A, and rope, C,
+and operated substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of the frame, F, rope, C, collar, M, stop, L, catch,
+K, and valves, H, cams, I, and lever, l', said parts being constructed
+and the whole arranged substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,831.--STEAM GENERATOR.--C.E. Case, Xenia, Ohio.
+
+I claim the metal cup, G, constructed and arranged substantially upon
+the principle and in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,852.--LOOM FOR WEAVING PALM-LEAF, ETC.--Geo. W. Chandler, (assignor
+to himself and Lysander F. Thompson), Fitchburg, Mass.
+
+I claim 1st, The hinged holder, G, substantially as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the hinged fingers, c c, with the ribs, b b b,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the adjustable weight, G', with the bottom of the
+holder, for the purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The combination with the hinged fingers, c c, of the hinged
+holding-piece, G", substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+5th, The fingered stop or guard piece, h', with the holder, G
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th, The combination, with the stand or plate, h, of the grooved hinged
+flap, i, for supporting the guard or stop piece, h'.
+
+7th, The combination with the ribbed holder, G, of the guide piece, s,
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+The combination of the feed arm, m, with the slide-piece, n, and lever,
+26, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+9th, the combination with lever, 26, of the adjustable ears, 27 27, for
+the purposes stated.
+
+10, The combination with slide piece, n, and table, L, of the connecting
+piece, 21, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+11th, The combination with the slotted slide piece, M", and connecting
+piece, 21, of the double shouldered bolts, 18 18, substantially as and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+12th, The combination with the curved lever, M, and the slide piece, M",
+of the bent levers, M' M', substantially as and for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+13th, The combination with the arm, 70, and notched bar, w, of the
+sping-pawl, t, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+14th, Mechanism for separating the pieces of material to be fed,
+constructed and combined for operation substantially as described, and
+as shown in fig. 7, of the accompanying drawings.
+
+15th, The combination with a loom for weaving palm-leaf and other cloth,
+of a push-finger, 41, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+16th, The combination with the stem of the push finger, 41, of
+the catch-piece, 42, lever, 44, and operating springs, 43 and 46,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+17th, The combination with the slide, n, of the projection or dog, 47,
+for releasing lever, 46, from the catch-piece, 42, as set forth.
+
+18th, The combination with the hinged table, L, of the mechanism for
+separating and feeding the material, substantially as set forth.
+
+19th, The combination with the stationary bed, L", and stand, 72, of the
+hinged table, L, and catch, o, substantially as set forth.
+
+20th, The combination and relative arrangement with the table, L, bed,
+L", and holder, G, of the evener knives, 12 and 14, as shown and set
+forth.
+
+21st, The combination with the bridge piece, 50, of the hinged dog, 52,
+and bell-spring, 53, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+22d, The combination and relative arrangement of mechanism,
+substantially such as is shown and described for communicating the
+proper motions to the feed arms, S, from lever, K.
+
+23d, The combination with a loom for weaving palm-leaf of mechanism
+substantially such as shown and described for stopping the loom, as set
+forth.
+
+
+71,853.--PITMAN COUPLING.--G. W. Clark, Manchester, Ind.
+
+I claim the arrangement of forked pitman, A G G', bolt, H, screw shanked
+hook, D, and nuts, F F', or their equivalents, substantially as and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,854.--MACHINE FOR MAKING LEVEES.--Ernest Comeaux, Bayou Goula, La.
+
+I claim 1st, The endless apron in combination with the hinged adjustable
+frame, K, operating as described for elevating the earth used in making
+levees, in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the endless apron, F, chains, H, slats, J, and
+adjustable supporting-frame, K, and standards, L, as herein described
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The above in combination with the spur-wheels, C and B, and the
+endless chain, D, as herein described for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,855.--CONSTRUCTION OF ROOF.--M. De K. Cutts, Richmond, Va.
+
+I claim 1st, A tobacco drying house which is provided with a sectional
+hinged roof in combination with frames, A, which support the tobacco
+leaves while being dried and cured substantially as described,
+
+2d, The supporting posts, G, in combination with hinged sections, B B',
+elevating devices, and supporting frames, constructed and arranged in
+such manner that the leaves of tobacco upon said frames can be exposed
+to the action of the sun and air at pleasure substantially as described.
+
+
+71,856.--CAR BRAKE.--Shadrach Davis, Dartmouth, Mass.
+
+I claim a car brake, consisting of the broad connecting bar, C1, which
+rests on pivots, F1, working in slots, and has the brake-shoes movable
+fixed to it, the whole combined as described, operated by the bar,
+I2, and screw rod, H2, and by contact with the wheels as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,857.--FEEDER FOR GRAIN MILL.--Michael Decamp, South Bend, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the device, D, bridge ring-bearing, a b,
+feeder, c, and collar, e, substantially as described,
+
+2d, The toothed eccentric, J, in combination with lever, G, and collar,
+e, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,858.--PAINTER'S EASEL.--Paul Deschause, New York city.
+
+I claim 1st, The extensible legs, consisting of the hinged legs, a, and
+their extension sliding parts, b, made and arranged substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, Also the combination of the legs with the toggle-brace, c c,
+substantially as described.
+
+3d, Also, the extensible rest, composed of the fixed part, e, and the
+sliding part, d, in combination with the fixed and movable clamps, f g,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,859.--GUIDE FOR SAW IN SAW MILLS.--Hiram P. Dillingham, Norwalk,
+Ohio.
+
+I claim the plates, A and A', guides, B B', and C and C', the whole
+constructed substantially as described, and operating as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,860.--PRODUCING CALCIUM MAGNESIUM LIGHT.--Chas. A. Dresser, New York
+city. George A. Dresser, Trustee;
+
+I claim the preparation of dolomite, native or artificial substantially
+as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,861.--CALENDAR ATTACHMENT TO INKSTAND.--Sam'l. R. Dummer, New York
+city.
+
+I claim 1st, An inkstand, etc., constructed with a series of shoulders
+or rests, B, whether one or more and one above another, in combination
+with the rings, C, and plate or frame, D, or their respective
+equivalents substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, In combination with the above, the two tubes, H M, and plunger, O,
+as herein set forth for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,862.--PLANING MACHINE FOR WOOD.--G. B. Durkee and W. H. Murray,
+(assignor to themselves and I. T. Safford), Chicago, Ill.
+
+We claim 1st, The employment of two separately adjustable cutter heads
+in a single machine, so that the axis of one cutter may be at the angle
+of the other at a different angle, and both cutters operating at the
+same time upon the same board, substantially as specified.
+
+2d, The crossheads, C, cutter-heads, E, screws, D and G, in combination
+with the standards, B, constructed and operating substantially as
+specified.
+
+
+71,863.--SELF-ADJUSTING RELAY MAGNET.--J. M. Fairchild, (assignor to
+himself, J. K. Bundy, and J. M. Townsend), New Haven, Ct.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the head, C, combined with the magnet so
+as to be self-adjusting in relation to the armature, substantially as
+herein set forth.
+
+
+71,864.--CORN CAKE CUTTER.--Leonard Felker, Tewksbury, Mass.
+
+I claim the rotating cylinder i, with its cutters, i'i', in combination
+with the rotating cylinder, f, with the stationary knives, f'f', and
+adjustable finishers, g g, when arranged to operate substantially as
+described and set
+
+2d, The pressure rotating cylinder, f, with stationary knives, f'f', and
+adjustable finishers, g g, substantially as described and set forth.
+
+3d, The clearer, m, in combination with the rotating cutters, i'i', as
+described.
+
+4th, The adjustable stands, d d, and lever, p, in combination with the
+table, b', and weight, o, when arranged to operate substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,865.--MEASURING FAUCET.--Elisha Fitzgerald, N. Y. city.
+
+I claim the combination of a four way cock with a receptacle having a
+movable partition operated by the water, substantially as described,
+for the purpose of limiting and determining the amount of water to be
+discharged, as specified.
+
+Also, in combination with the above, the dial and pointer, to indicate
+the amount of water discharged, as described.
+
+
+71,866.--TWEER.--Charles C. Forncrook, Hermitage, N. Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the valve, d, adjustable bridge, g, chamber,
+B, and tweer, A, arranged and operating substantially in the manner and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,867.--COTTON TIE.--John H. Fraley, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the combination of the buckles, A and B, when they are
+constructed and united as described, with the ends of hoop iron, when
+bent into the form of hooks, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,868.--BRIDGE.--John Glass, George P. Schneider, and William B.
+Rezner, Cleveland. Ohio.
+
+We claim, 1st, The tubular flanged sections, A B, as arranged in
+combination with the diaphragm, C, for the purpose and in the manner
+substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The tubular arch, as constructed, with sections, A B C, in
+combination with the foot block, I, provided with a flange or boss, K,
+when arranged in the manner as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,869.--OIL CUP.--John H. Gomer, New York city.
+
+I claim the combination of the cap, B, with its screw flange, b, and
+case, A, provided with suitable tube, C, in the manner and for the
+purpose herein specified.
+
+
+71,870.--PEAT MACHINE.--George D. Goodrich, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The adjustable bearing for the shaft, B, composed of
+two or more segments, r, constructed and operating substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The separate troughs, I, located below the tempering mill, when
+more than one expelling screw is employed, so as to give each screw a
+separate and independent action, substantially as specified.
+
+3d, The cutter or knife, F, for cutting the material into suitable
+lengths in a peat machine having a continuous discharge from the
+expelling mill, substantially as specified.
+
+4th, Closing the mouth of the die by an adjustable intermittent stop or
+knife, when so arranged that the movements can be varied with respect to
+the movements of the other operating parts of the machine, substantially
+as specified.
+
+5th, The double slotted plate or wheel, K, provided with the sockets, h,
+and pins, i, for the purpose of adjusting the movements of the cutter
+stop or knife, F, substantially as described.
+
+6th, The combination of the separate troughs, I, expelling screws, H,
+and cutter stop, F, with a tempering mill, substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,871.--RATCHET BED KEY.--William M. Gray, Brooklyn, N. Y.
+
+I claim the bed key constructed and arranged as above described, as a
+new article of manufacture.
+
+
+71,872.--MODE OF PREVENTING THE EXPLOSION OF LAMPS.--Cyrus P. Grosvenor,
+McGrawville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application to lamps or heaters, using coal oils, alcohol,
+or other explosive substances, of such a burner as will supply the
+vacuum made in the reservoir by the combustion with nitrogen gas, the
+burner being constructed as herein described, or in any other form
+substantially the same, and which will produce the intended effect.
+
+
+71,873.--CAR-AXLE BOX.--Joseph Harris, Dorchester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The roller guides, i, with detached radial joints,
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, In combination with the system of rollers and box, g, the
+construction of the axle, with its extension, e, and shoulder, d, as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,874.--WASHING MACHINE.--Job H. Haskell (assignor to himself and
+Horace Taplin), Lowell, Mass.
+
+I claim the general construction and combination of all the parts,
+consisting of the cylinder, G, series of yielding rollers, a, roller
+stands, k, spring bars, f, levers or arms, m, spring bar, D, transverse
+bar, R, rod, O, and the box, the whole arranged to operate substantially
+as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,875.--HORSE RAKE.--John V. Hawkey (assignor to himself and Israel T.
+Sheffler), Greensburg, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, A rake shaft or head, arranged outside of the periphery of
+the wheels, projecting laterally beyond them, and so jointed that its
+sections can be folded vertically upon the carrying frame without
+detaching any of the parts of the rake, substantially as described.
+
+2d, An axially turning rake-shaft, so jointed that its outer sections
+can be folded inwards without detaching any of its parts.
+
+3d, The combination of the inner fixed section of the rake shaft with
+the outer vertically folding sections, projecting beyond the wheels,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The combination, substantially as described, with a jointed rake
+shaft, of hinges allowing the sections to fold vertically, and a locking
+device to hold them rigidly when unfolded.
+
+5th, The arrangement as described, of the top pins, m, on the folding
+sections, to secure them in position when folded up.
+
+6th, The combination in a horse rake, of an axially turning folding rake
+shaft, with a rock shaft controlled by a handle on the driver's platform
+to raise and lower the teeth.
+
+7th, The arrangement, in a horse rake, of an axially turning jointed
+rake shaft, mounted on the rear end of the thills, and supported on two
+wheels mounted on independent axles.
+
+
+71,876.--APPARATUS FOR DRAINING SUGAR.--James B. Hill, Allegheny City,
+Pa.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of the hopper, C, provided with
+valve, d, case, B, screen, R, distributing drum, P, distributor, f,
+provided with valve, i, scraper, S, chute h, and pipe, t, the whole
+being constructed, arranged, and operating substantially in the manner
+herein described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,877.--CENTRIFUGAL MACHINE FOR DRAINING SUGAR.--James B. Hill,
+Allegheny City, Pa.
+
+I claim the use of a fan when used in combination with the shield,
+m, distributor, f, screen, R, case, B, hopper, C, and scraper, S,
+constructed, arranged, and operating, substantially in the manner herein
+described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,878.--CARD HOLDER.--Samuel L. Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, in combination with a back or support, the use or employment
+of any number of strips when the same shall be constructed and combined
+substantially as shown for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,879.--FISHING LINE SWIVEL.--Martin Hiltz, Gloucester, Mass.
+
+I claim the improved swivel, as made with the screw bolt, D, and the nut
+chamber, e, arranged and combined, as explained, with the parts, A B C,
+constructed and applied together as specified.
+
+
+61,880.--IMPLEMENT FOR LIGHTING GAS.--Thomas W. Houchin, Morrisania,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, Placing a receiver, A, at the lower end of a tube, B, for
+the purposes fully described.
+
+2d, The combination of a receiver, A, tubes, B, and wick chamber, C,
+when the same shall be constructed substantially as described, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,881.--CORN-POPPER.--J. W. Howe, and J. K. Barton, Worcester, Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the twisted wires, a a a' a', with
+the handle, B, and receptacle, A, substantially as and for the purposes
+described.
+
+2d, The combination of the wires, a' a', with handle, B, receptacle, A,
+and cover of the same, as and for the purposes described.
+
+3d, The combination of the wires, a a a' a', with each other,
+receptacle, A, and cover of same, as shown and described.
+
+
+71,882.--COPY BOOK.--Benj. G. Howes, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim the copy book, constructed substantially as described.
+
+
+71,883.--PETROLEUM GAS BURNER.--G. A. Hyver, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the pipe, D, when filled with finely
+broken charcoal, with the concentric or annular chamber, F, the latter
+being provided with pipes, b, extending upwardly into the cup furnace or
+heat retort, H, as and for the purpose substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the pipe, D, when filled with finely broken
+charcoal, the concentric or annular chamber, F, pipes, b, and pipe, d,
+with the gas pipe, c, when the latter is provided with the valve, J, for
+regulating the flow of gas, as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The gas pipe, c, when constructed and arranged with relation to the
+chamber, F, and one of the pipes, b, as described, in combination with
+the valve, J, for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the concentric or annular chamber, F, and
+pipes, b, with the cup furnace or heat retort, H, when the latter is
+constructed as described, and shown upon the drawings, and occupies the
+relation to the former herein set forth, for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, The pipe, d, in combination with one of the pipes, b, for the
+purpose of affording a light for illuminating purposes, as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,884.--SHAFT COUPLING.--John Keesey, Chester, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the box, hub, or shell, B, reverse
+wedge-shaped blocks, C C', and bolts, D D', with their nuts, E E', or
+the equivalents of these devices, arranged for operation together,
+substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+
+71,885.--CLAMP SCREW.--Charles L Kingsley (assignor to Charles Parker),
+Meriden, Conn.
+
+I claim the nut, E, formed with the seats, F, and the lever, G, formed
+with the trunnions, I, so as to be combined and operate in the manner
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,886.--MACHINE FOR BENDING WOOD.--Joseph Klahr, Bernville, assignor to
+himself, W.R. Weand, C.H. Zink, and James J. Wagenhorst, Philadelphia,
+Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The formers, F F', with their arms, p p', levers, k k',
+and catches, q, or their equivalents, in combination with the clamps, G,
+the whole being constructed and operating substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, The combination of the above, the weighted levers, D D', and the
+links, l.
+
+3d, The adjustable plates, B B', with their shoulders, c, operating in
+combination with the formers, and their projections, q, substantially as
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,887.--OIL CAN.--George Alvan Knowlton, Natick, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stoppers, D and I, retracted from their respective
+orifices by a single trigger, H h', and provided with two springs, G J,
+to insure the effective closure of both said orifices, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, In a valved oil can, constructed as above specified, the arrangement
+of the trigger, H h', obliquely on the upper side of the handle, A', as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,888.--FENCE.--Ira Lackey, Lebanon, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the sills, A, braces, C, and hooks or loops,
+i j, with the grooved posts, a c, of the panels, when the parts are
+constructed and arranged to form a detachable and portable fence, in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,889.--BUTTER DISH.--Nathan Lawrence (assignor to Reed and Barton),
+Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the friction spring with the
+cover and vase, the journal and the bearing to extend entirely around
+the said journal, as specified.
+
+
+71,890.--HARVESTER RAKE.--Edward J. Leyburn, Lexington, Va.
+
+I claim, 1st, Connecting the rake arm, E', to a loose collar, c, on reel
+shaft, B, by means of a pivot, d', carrying an arm, f, in combination
+with the jointed connecting rod, h, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The arresting plate, G2, in combination with the rake pivot,
+d', arm, f, and collar, c, and connecting rod, h, substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The cam plate, G G1, in combination with the rake pivot, d', loose
+collar, c, and connecting rod, h, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The anti-friction roller, i, applied to the arm, f, of the rake
+pivot, in combination with the arresting plate, G2, substantially as
+described.
+
+5th, Connecting the arm, f, which is in the rake pivot, d, to the reel
+shaft or reel arm thereof, by means of a rod, h, and universal joint,
+h', substantially as described.
+
+6th, The application of a weight, g, to an arm, f, of the rake pivot,
+when said arm is upon a loose collar, c, and arranged to operate
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,891.--WASHING MACHINE.--Reuben Lighthall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the detachable holder, A, with the set screw, B, in combination
+with the slotted lever, D, and the rollers, F F', and the cam, H, as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,892.--PROCESS FOR RENDERING PAPER, CLOTH, AND THE LIKE, FIRE AND
+WATER PROOF.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.
+
+I claim the process, substantially as herein described, of treating
+fibrous and other materials for rendering them fire and water proof.
+
+
+71,893.--COMPOSITION OF MATTER FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF WATER PROOF PAPER
+AND OTHER ARTICLES.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The new compound or composition of matter, produced by the
+treatment of vegetable fiber, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The process herein described of treating vegetable fiber for
+producing a new compound, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,894.--STREET SWEEPER.--Robert Y. McConnell and Geo. Pringle,
+Rochester, N.Y.
+
+We claim, 1st, The pinions, a, of the counter shaft, s, combined with
+carrier wheels, W, of street sweepers, by suitable sliding clutches, c,
+all arranged substantially as shown and described, and for the purpose
+of equalizing the strength and efficiency of those portions of the
+machine.
+
+2d, The broom shaft, b, and the counter shaft, s, arranged substantially
+as shown, being held by means of the adjustable rigid straps, y, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The spring clutches, c, governed by means of the hand lever, D,
+connecting rod, f, lever, k, and the counter inclined planes, m, all
+arranged and operating substantially in the manner and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,895.--UTERINE SUPPORTER.--Frederick Meriwether, Tamola, Miss.
+
+I claim the combination, as described, of the spring, E, composed of
+copper or other soft metal, with the pessary, for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+Also, the combination, substantially as described, of the pelvic spring,
+the vertically adjustable bar and set screw, the soft metal spring, E,
+the pessary pillar, F, and the pessary, for the purposes specified.
+
+
+71,896.--RAILROAD SIGNAL.--Abraham S. Miller (assignor to himself, J.P.
+James, and Charles Folsom), Zanesfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the trigger, E, and rock shaft, F
+f, with a railroad signal and suitable intermediate connections, so
+arranged that the contact of the train with said trigger shall throw the
+signal into its conspicuous position, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The arrangement of the trigger, E, rock shaft, F f, arm, H, link, I,
+lever, G, wire, J, eccentric lever, L, catch, M, and shaft, B, signal,
+A, and weight, B', or its equivalent (P P1 P2 Q), substantially as and
+for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the trigger, E', rock shaft, F' f', arm, H',
+and rod or other suitable connection, N, all arranged and operating
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination, with the disk or signal, A, of the reflecting
+plate, a substantially as and for the object stated.
+
+
+71,897.--SPINNING WHEEL.--Henry Miller, Ronald Township, Mich.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the adjustable and hinged rods and levers,
+constructed as herein described, for connecting the rocking treadle with
+the hinged spindle arm, so that the operator, by the foot, may move the
+spindle arm out or in at pleasure, as set forth and represented.
+
+
+71,898.--BOOTS AND SHOES.--Charles Mole, Pembroke Terrace, Regent's
+Park, London, England.
+
+I claim the manufacture of a movable boot heel in two parts, to be
+adjusted in different positions by means of a single central projection
+taking into a single slot hole or countersunk part, and secured in
+position by means of a central screw or pin, whether such projection and
+hole or countersunk part be square or many sided, and no matter what the
+shape of these sides, so that the shape of the projection and that of
+the hole which is to receive it be identical, the whole substantially as
+hereinbefore described and illustrated on the annexed sheet of drawing.
+
+
+71,899.--WATER COOLER AND REFRIGERTOR.--Alfred Murden and Henry L.
+Cooper (assignors to themselves and Fiancis Warner), New Haven, Conn.
+
+We claim the arrangement of the cylinder, A, and outer cylinder, C, so
+as to form a water space, D, and combined with covers, E and G, so as to
+form a chamber, F, above the water space, D and ice cylinder, A, so that
+the cover, E, forms the bottom of and the cover, G, the top of the said
+chamber, in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,900.--CONSTRUCTION OF STAMPED SHEET METAL KETTLES.--Frederic G.
+Niedringhaus and William F. Niedringhaus, St. Louis, Mo.
+
+We claim the spout of a kettle when formed by pressure from the bottom
+and top plate of the kettle, when constructed substantially as shown and
+specified.
+
+
+71,901.--BREAST STRAP SLIDE.--O.B. North (assignor to O.B. North & Co.),
+New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The arrangement of the hinged tongue, E, upon the plate,
+A, so as to cover the ring, substantially in the manner herein set
+forth.
+
+2d, Constructing the hook or projection, D, upon the inside of the
+plate, by forming an opening, d, through the plate, substantially as and
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,902.--SNOW PLOW.--Abel Nutting, Quincy, Mass
+
+I claim the rotary plow, arranged to operate substantially as set forth.
+
+Also, in combination with such a plow, inclines, or shares, fixed, with
+respect to the frame by which they are supported, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,903.--STEAM GENERATOR.--Isaac R. Oakford, Philadelphia. Pa.
+
+I claim a steam generator, composed of a series of cylindrical boilers,
+of round ends, provided with openings for steam and water, and arranged
+in a vertical and inclined position, in the manner and for the purpose
+above set forth and described.
+
+
+71,904.--CASTER FOR FURNITURE.--P.B. O'Brien and Wm. E. Sparks, New
+Haven, Conn., assignors to P.B. O'Brien.
+
+We claim the arrangement of the spring, a, in the spindle, B,
+and combined with the socket, C, so as to operate in the manner
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,905.--RAILWAY FROG.--Staats N. Park, Bloomsbury, N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, So constructing the frogs of railways that the frog plate
+and the rail or track sections, guard rails, and frog point are separate
+from each other, and so that the rail sections and guard rails and frog
+point can be inserted in or attached to and detached from the frog
+plate, for the uses and purposes set forth.
+
+2d, So constructing the frogs of railways or the frog plate, that the
+track rails of any railway can be extended upon and combined with such
+frog plate to form the track or rail section of the frog, substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,906.--HARVESTER.--Henry W. Pell, Rome, N.Y.
+
+I claim. 1st, The carriage, C, supported at both ends on wheels or
+rollers, cc, running on a guide way, S, substantially as and for the
+purposes specified.
+
+2d, The rib or groove joint between the friction rollers and guideway,
+to sustain the lateral pressure, as set forth.
+
+3d, The clevis pin or whiffletree bolt, B, attached to the center of the
+carriage, C.
+
+4th, The independent attachment of the draught clevis to the whiffletree
+bolt to permit the independent oscillation of the whiffletree without
+affecting the clevis.
+
+
+71,907.--MEDICAL COMPOUND.--M. Perl, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the medical compound herein described, when made by the process
+and composed of the ingredients herein specified, in the proportions
+stated, for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,908.--MACHINERY FOR SHAVING AND SLOTTING SCREWS.--Elijah S. Pierce,
+Hartford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the cam, M, the sliding frame, Y, the
+spindle, A, the pulley, P, the clamp, C, the spring, S, and the rest, R,
+or their equivalents, with a shaving tool, and one or more nicking saws,
+substantially as herein specified.
+
+2d, The combination of the sliding frame, Y, the spindle, A, and
+the clamping device, C, with a shaving tool and one or more saws,
+substantially as described, for the purpose of shaving, nicking, and
+turning screw blanks or other similar articles, while held in the same
+jaws.
+
+
+71,909.--DOUBLE SCREW.--Elijah S. Pierce, Hartford, Ct.
+
+I claim the double screw herein described and shown, as a new article of
+manufacture.
+
+
+71,910.--APPARATUS FOR PRESERVING MEATS, FISH, POULTRY, AND OTHER
+PERISHABLE ARTICLES.--Charles F. Pike, Piovidence, R.I.
+
+I claim, 1st, Constructing a tubular ice box, with holes or openings in
+the tubes or pipes, at or near the bottom, to let the air out into the
+chamber, F, and slots or openings into the ice receptacle, reservoir, or
+depository, near the top, and so get the combined and double purpose
+of radiation, conduction, and internal circulation of the air in
+the chamber, F, substantially as and for the purposes set forth and
+described in the drawing and specification hereunto annexed, without
+confining myself to any particular form, size, or shape of the pipes
+or tubes, whether they be vertical or horizontal, round, square, oval,
+oblong, or in any other form, neither do I confine myself to any
+particular form of ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository.
+
+2d, The perforating or making slots, holes, or openings in the tubes
+or pipes, near the bottom, for the purposes set forth and described,
+howsoever the same may be made, whether used in connection with the
+ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, as described, or without
+the openings in the ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, for the
+purpose of the rotating of the air.
+
+3d, The ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, with its openings to
+let the air into and on to the ice in this ice receptacle, reservoir, or
+depository, for the purpose of taking off the moisture in the preserving
+room, at or near its top, whether the tubes connected to the bottom of
+this ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, are perforated or not,
+or whether the ice receptacle reservoir, or depository, is removed
+altogether, and the tops or collars of the tubes or pipes are
+perforated.
+
+4th, The ice box, receptacle, reservoir, or depository, A, as described,
+pipes or tubes, B C D L, pan, E H, room, F, substantially as described
+and set forth, with their appendages.
+
+
+71,911.--MULTIPLYING REFLECTORS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA.--D.W.S. Rawson,
+Peru, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The reflector box, A, the doors and shade wings, B B, the
+bars, C C, the non-reflecting division, D D, surrounding and between
+the several mirrors, the base board, F, and the slide board, G, and the
+double pivot, H, when used for the purposes herein described.
+
+2d, The use of the lever for the purpose of adjusting the reflectors.
+
+3d, The moving of the reflectors with the slide, G. to produce more than
+one set of impressions on the same plate, or an equivalent movement.
+
+
+71,912.--CAR SPRING.--Wm. F. Ray, Fort Wayne, Ind.
+
+I claim a series of reflexed springs, so constructed that the bows slide
+into each other, the whole being adjustable so as to regulate the amount
+of elasticity, as described.
+
+
+71,913.--LAMP BURNER.--Henry Read, Providence, R I.
+
+I claim the skeleton bottom, B, in combination with the perforated
+cylinder, C, and cone, D, when constructed and arranged substantially as
+described and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,914.--APPARATUS FOR TAMING WILD ANIMALS.--Peter R. Sanderson,
+Caledonia, N Y.
+
+I claim the construction and use of a circingle strap, as described,
+with the sheaves, A A A A, and their attachments to said circingle, and
+the slipping straps, B B B B, and rope, C, when arranged substantially
+as described for the purpose specified.
+
+Also, the combination of the above parts, A A, etc., B B, etc, and C,
+with any harness, arranged substantially as described for the purpose
+designed.
+
+
+71,915.--JOURNAL BOX.--Wm. Sherburne, Charlestown, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The bolt, E, constructed as and for the purposes above
+described.
+
+2d, The bolt, E, in combination with the jaw, m, and oil box, B,
+substantially and for the purpose above specified.
+
+
+71,916.--HORSE AND CATTLE POKE.--Nelson Sylvester, Weymouth, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The head, B, cross bar, E, in combination with the
+springs, F, and spikes, a, for the purpose and in the manner
+substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The cross bar, E, as arranged in relation to the yoke, C, and in
+combination with the poke, A, in the manner as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,917.--CORN PLANTER.--Frank J. Smiley, Marshall, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, In combination with a wheeled machine for planting corn
+or other seed at regular intervals, a "perambulator," substantially as
+described, when hung concentrically to a revolving seed cylinder, C, and
+operated in connection therewith, substantially in the manner and for
+the purpose herein in specified.
+
+2d, When operated in connectin with a revolving seed cylinder, the
+arrangement and combination of the dropping tubes, t, and their
+attachments with the tappet pins, T, and receiving basins, K, for
+dropping and conveying the seed to the furrowers, substantially as set
+forth.
+
+3d, The pendant gage-bars, h, in combination with the gage plates, g,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,918.--WHIP RACK.--Charles A. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a whip rack composed of metal or other inelastic material, and
+furnished with a series of divisions or apartments, with a hinged
+tongue or flap in each, and suitable openings in each apartment for the
+insertion and retention of a whip, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,919.--METHOD OF HARDENING AND BLEACHING ARTICLES MADE OF SOAPSTONE,
+TALC, ETC.--Henry Julius Smith, Boston, Mass., assignor to Joseph C.
+Wightman, Newtonville, N. Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The heating in a closed vessel, and in contact with
+carbon, the above described substances, or articles formed therefrom,
+for the purpose of hardening and toughening the same, substantially as
+above described.
+
+2d, The removal, either before or after the hardening process, of
+impurities producing discoloration, by the action of a bath of melted
+chloride or sodium, or other chemical compound operating in like manner.
+
+
+71,920.--HANDLE FOR TEA AND COFFEE POTS.--Enos E. Stow, Plantsville, Ct.
+
+I claim a handle, as made hollow or tubular, and provided with openings
+in or through it, that when applied to a pot or vessel, warm or heated
+air may be caused to pass into and through and out of such handle,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,921.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the endless wire rope or ropes, A A, pulleys,
+T T T' T", and piers, B B B' B", with the suspended carriages, H H H H,
+arranged and operating as specified.
+
+
+71,922.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the wire ropes, A A, piers, B B B B, reel, F,
+and rope, P, with the carriage, H, arranged and operating in the manner
+set forth.
+
+
+71,923.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg. Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the two aerial ways, A A' A" A'", the drum,
+C, with the carriages, H H, and ropes, f f, constructed and operating as
+specified.
+
+
+71,924.--ATTACHMENT TO THE REGULATORS QF WATCHES--Wm. B. Tucker,
+Hillsboro, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the screw-arbor, c, and the toothed segment,
+e, with the regulating lever, d, and the scale base plate, a b,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,925.--BILLIARD CUE TIP.--Joseph A. Veazie, Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim the new or improved composition, substantially as described, in
+which ground leather is an important constituent.
+
+Also, the combination of a layer of such composition and one or more
+layers or strata of leather or caoutchouc, or both, such being for the
+formation of cue tips, as explained.
+
+
+71,926.--CAR SPRING.--Richard Vose, New York city.
+
+I claim a volute spring, formed or constructed of a coiled metallic bar,
+whose thickness is greater transversely upon one edge thereof than at
+any other point therein, substantially as and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+71,927.--APPARATUS FOR TURNING ON GAS.--W.P. Wage [assignor to himself
+and M. Clarke], Barre Centre, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cylinder, E, and the piston, F, in combination with
+the lever, D, or their equivalent, operated by the means and in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, Lighting gas by electricity, in combination with the apparatus above
+described for turning on gas, as shown and described.
+
+
+71,928.--HORSE HAY FORK.--George H. Waldo, Prattsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the tines, b b, bail, f f, curved holding tine, I, spring, J,
+pulley, l, rope, k, all constructed and operated substantially as herein
+set forth.
+
+
+91,929.--MACHINE FOR ROLLING LEATHER.--J.H. Walker, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the horizontal way, G, slide, H,
+and roll, b, with tables, K and M, and treadle operating device,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The combination, with the pieces, C C, of the truss rods, E E,
+bridge, F, way, G, and slide, H, substantially as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,930.--FERTILIZER AND CORN PLANTER COMBINED.--Samuel H. Wallize,
+Washingtonville, Pa.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the devices, slide, G, and roller, D, as
+connected and operating together, with the crank, F, so as to drop the
+guano and corn through a single spout, to prevent choking, as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,931.--WASHING MACHINE.--D.T. Ward, Cardington, O.
+
+I claim, 1st, The segmental or convex washboard, E, actuated by levers,
+D, in combination with the reciprocating washboard, F, and connecting
+arms, H, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination therewith, the spring, j, rod, k, and slots, I,
+arranged and operating substantially as described.
+
+3d, The gate, p, in combination with the horizontal reciprocating
+washboard, F, and tub, A, arranged and operating substantially as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,932.--CORN PLANTER.--John R. Weber, Bourbon, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The springs, m, on the shaft, e, in combination with the
+dropping cylinders, k, as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The combination of the foot board, c', forked lever, d" m",
+connecting rods, e", and cross piece, h", arranged and operating as
+explained.
+
+3d, The combination of the frame, B, elbow levers, m', connecting rods,
+n' s', arms, o' t', and shafts, r' u', as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the transverse shaft, v, sliding bar, s, hook,
+r, pins, o, block, n, and dropping cylinders, k, substantially as
+described.
+
+5th, The combination of the crank, w, arm, x a', spring, b, and sliding
+bar, s, arranged and operating as set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the lever, a", shaft, v, pinion, e', and spring,
+e"', when used independently, or in connection with the frame, B,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,933.--BED BOTTOM.--David S. Williams, Coldwater, Mich.
+
+I claim the combination of the loop, A, rods, B, spring band, C,
+rods, D, webbing, E, slats, F, wires or equivalent, G, in the manner
+described.
+
+
+71,934.--INSTRUMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ANAESTHETICS.--Osborn Wilson,
+Aurora, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of an instrument with inhaling and
+exhaling tubes, provided with valves, working automatically and
+alternately in opening and closing the tubes by the respiration of the
+patient, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein
+specified.
+
+2d, Providing the instrument with a spring valve and air tube for
+regulating the administration of nitrous oxide and other anaesthetics,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein specified.
+
+3d, The construction and arrangement of stock, A, mouth piece, B,
+inhaling and exhaling tubes, C' C, plate, D, air tube, E', valve, E,
+spiral spring, b, valves, c c, rods, d d, fulcra, e e, arm, f, and rod,
+g, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein specified.
+
+
+71,935.--CIDER MILL AND PRESS.--Martin Winger, Ephrata, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, A series of press boxes, D, with perforated sides and
+an external cogged flange, d, all connected in the form of a wheel
+revolving horizontally, with its cross-arms, N, secured centrally to
+a vertical shaft, L, in combination with the bearing, M, and step, O,
+sustained on a framework, A B B', all arranged substantially in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, With the revolving press boxes, D, the press block and central
+upright, K, E, pulley, G, guides, F, arms, e, in combination with the
+inclined planes, H and R, all arranged and operating substantially in
+the manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, In combination with the revolving box wheel, D D N N, and pressing
+arrangement, the hinged drop bottom, Q, in combination with a series of
+rollers or pulleys, P, or their equivalents, for the purpose and in the
+manner shown and described.
+
+4th. In combination with my horizontal box wheel, the arrangement of the
+gearing and mill hopper, X, and crushers, W V, pinions, Y S, on shaft,
+all combined substantially m the manner specified.
+
+5th, In combination with an apple mill, a cider press, with a series of
+presses in a horizontal revolving wheel, substantially as and for the
+purposes specified.
+
+
+71,936.--CURB FOR WATER WHEEL.--Albert Winton, Chambersburg, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The serpentine or double curved chute gates, O O, when
+formed with surfaces tapering or sloping from their centers towards
+their ends, and so arranged, relative to intermediately situated
+diaphragms or plates, r r, that one of the tapering ends of said chute
+gates, O O, shall project beyond the circumferences of the rims, a a c
+e, and extend so as to enter slots, or between the prongs of fork-like
+arms, K L K L, to be operated in the manner and for the purpose
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, The annular adjustable rim, or ring, i i, provided with the
+fork-like arms, K L K L, and with the moving lever or crank, m, and
+the fulcrum pin, h, all arranged to operate the chute gates, O O,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+71,937.--HARVESTER.--James Winters and Charles C. Gapen, Lacon, Ill.
+
+We claim the skeleton frame, A, or its equivalent, provided with an
+adjustable clevis, and attached to the end of the tongue, or reaping and
+mowing machines, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein
+described and represented.
+
+
+71,938.--SASH TOP.--Orson E. Woodbury, Madison, Wis.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cam, slotted at H D I, forming bearings at either
+extremity for the screw or other support, when the cam is operating
+against the catch, C, at the points, F or O, all as described and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The catch, C, with the spikes, G G, constructed and used as and for
+the purposes hereinbefore named.
+
+
+71,939.--PEAT AND BRICK MACHINE.--Charles D. Wrightington, Fairhaven,
+and Benjamin P. Rider, Boston, Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, In combination with the mold wheel having the series or
+sets of molds in it, a series of plungers revolving with said wheel
+and operated in succession by the eccentric journal and frame, Q,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, Also in combination with a mold wheel having a series of cogs
+interposed by a series of concave stops, blanks or abutments upon
+its periphery, a drive wheel having cogs and a blank surface on its
+perimeter so that the mold wheel may be moved, stopped and locked by
+said drive wheel which has a continuous movement, substantially as and
+for the purpose described.
+
+3d, Also the location and arrangement of the cam over and around the
+blank on the perimeter of the drive wheel so that while the mold wheel
+is stopped and locked by said drive wheel which continues its movement
+said drive wheel shall operate the pushers to discharge the pressed
+bricks or blocks from the molds, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,940.--.TOY.--Derrick Adams, Lansingburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim an automatic toy having the legs of the horse and the head
+and arm of the driver actuated by mechanical devices, in manner
+substantially as herein described and for the purposes as set forth.
+
+
+71,941.--EAVES TROUGH FASTENING.--Philip Ahn, Brandon Vt.
+
+I claim the bolt, c, combined with the elastic strap, e, substantially
+as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,942.--INFLATING RUBBER BALLS.--Henry A. Alden, Fishkill, N.Y.,
+assignor to the New York Rubber Company.
+
+I claim the application to rubber balls or other hollow articles
+requiring to be distended by inflation of the combined bulb and tube,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein shown and set
+forth.
+
+
+71,943.--REAMER.--Charles Allardice, Cohoes, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A shank, A, formed substantially as described in
+combination with the cutters, B, and nut or screw ring, O, the whole
+operating as set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the shank, A, cutters, B, and nut, C, the nut,
+e, bolt, g, and washer, g', formed as described and employed for the
+purposes specified.
+
+
+71,944.--BOLT ATTACHMENT TO DOOR LOCK.--William H. Andrews [assignor to
+Burton Mallory], New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim the bolt, E, constructed arranged within the lock case in
+combination with the follower, F, constructed with a cam, I, and spring,
+H, so as to hold the bolt securely in both its locked and unlocked
+position, substantially in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,945.--MECHANISM FOR PRESENTING PALM LEAF TO LOOMS.--Isaac Angell,
+Malden, Mass.
+
+I claim for employment in connection with a loom for weaving with palm
+leaf or similar weft a mechanism substantially as set forth which
+automatically presents in succession the entering ends of single pieces
+of weft in such position with relation to the cross sectional form of
+each that each piece will be carried into the shed or web flatwise.
+
+Also the mechanism for effecting the elevation and release of the weft,
+substantially as described.
+
+Also the plate, d, with its rectangular perforations and the gate or
+slide for clamping a single piece of weft projecting through the plate,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+Also a mechanism substantially as set forth for "knocking off" the weft
+raising mechanism when a piece of weft is presented.
+
+
+71,946.--BLACKBOARD FOR SCHOOLS.--William Arroquuier, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim covering the plaster, B, with a coating, C, composed of the
+ingredients named and applied in the manner above described whereby the
+proper color and roughness are obtained as set forth.
+
+
+71,947.--MODE OF OPERATING SWELL IN MELODEONS.--C.E. Bacon [assignor to
+himself. George A Prince and Calvin F.S. Thomas], Buffalo, N.Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the swell pedals side by side with the
+bellows pedals and contiguous to and parallel therewith, for the purpose
+and substantially as described.
+
+
+71,948.--MATERIALS FOR TRANSMITTING HEAT.--William C. Baker, New York
+city.
+
+I claim the employment of salted water, glycerin, or their equivalents,
+to prevent freezing in transmitting and diffusing heat through ordinary
+pipes, tubes or radiators for the purpose of warming and ventilating
+railroad cars, public vehicles and buildings, substantially as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,949.--LAMP BURNER.--George E. Baldwin (assignor to E. Miller & Co.),
+West Meriden, Conn.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the auxiliary or ventilating tube, E, with
+the wick tube, B, combined with a solid partition, F, in the base of the
+burner so as to form a close chamber around the tubes and wick adjuster,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,950.--AUTOMATIC TOOTH PLUGGER.--Burr Bannister and George F. Green,
+Kalamazoo, Mich.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of an engine operated by means of
+compressed air with a tooth plugger for the purpose set forth and
+described.
+
+2d, The lock, F, in connection with spring, 1, operated by cross head of
+piston rod, in the manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,951.--CAR COUPLING.--William F. Barlow (assignor to himself, James
+Bower and W.A. Jackson), Monmouth, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The catch, C, slotted draw head, A, and weight, X,
+combined as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The rods, M N and H, and elbow, K, combined as described and
+operating in combination with the elements of the first claim arranged
+substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The weight, X, arranged as described for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,952.--HARVESTER RAKE.--John Barnes, Rockford, Ill.
+
+I claim 1st, The inclined serrations, h h h, on the face of the rake
+head for the purpose of compacting the gavel.
+
+2d, A compressor or supplementary rake pivoted to the rake handle and
+moving parallel to the rake head, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The combination substantially as described of an automatic rake, a
+compresser and an interposed spring for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th The combination substantially as described of a reel revolving
+continuously on a horizontal shaft a rake mounted on the same shaft [on
+trunnions arranged diagonally to the shaft], and a shipping device by
+which the rake may be thrown into gear between any two of the beaters of
+the reel and by which it may automatically be thrown out of gear at the
+end of its stroke.
+
+5th, The combination substantially as described of the inclined rake
+handle with the trunnions or pivots revolving on the reel shaft, and
+arranged diagonally thereto.
+
+6th, The combination substantially as described of the rake handle
+pivoted on trunnions diagonal to the reel shaft and the friction roller
+with a guide vertical below the axis of the rake and deflected both
+horizontally and laterally above that axis, as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+7th, The combination substantially as described of the rake handle
+and shipping lever whereby the rake throws itself out of gear after
+discharging the gavel.
+
+8th, The combination substantially as described of a rake mounted on
+trunnions revolving on a horizontal axis in a fixed relation to the
+guide which controls the movements of the rake with a revolving reel
+having an endwise movement on the same axis whereby the rake can be
+thrown out of gear by moving the reel endwise without stopping the reel.
+
+
+71,953.--TRY SQUARE AND BEVEL.--Samuel N. Batchelder, Prairie du Chien,
+Wis.
+
+I claim, 1st, The blade B, pivoted within the stock, A, and provided
+with a hooked projection, e, by means of which and the hook slide, D,
+the blade, B, may be set and held at any desired angle, substantially as
+described and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The hook slide, D, with the thumb screw, E, arranged and operating
+substantially as shown and described for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The spiral spring, F, in combination with a combined try square and
+bevel, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,954.--PLATE LIFTER.--David B Beaty, Aurora, Ind., assignor to himself
+and James Lamb.
+
+I claim the curved wires, B B B, having hooks at their lower ends and
+connected to a handle, A, said handle being provided with a wire loop
+formed into a spring which connects to the wires, B, so that by pressing
+upon this spring, C, the wires, B, are caused to separate and release
+the plate, all constructed as specified.
+
+
+71,955.--SUSPENSION BRIDGE.--Charles Bender, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction and arrangement of one or more yielding
+joints connecting the beams or trusses of stiffened suspension bridges,
+substantially as herein described.
+
+2d, The attachment of the ends of the cables or chains at or near the
+first or shore piers to the longitudinal beams or trusses of stiffened
+suspension bridges, substantially as set forth.
+
+3d The means and method by which the ends of the beams or trusses of
+stiffened suspension bridges are secured to the shore piers by vertical
+anchorage and the arrangement of suitable joints, v, in said anchors,
+substantially for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The means and method employed to reduce the side motion by
+attaching the longitudinal beams or trusses of stiffened suspension
+bridges to the central piers sidewise said attachment being on one pier
+perfectly immovable in any horizontal direction while at the other
+piers allowance is made for the variations of the length of the beams
+substantially as set forth and described.
+
+
+71,956.--FOLDING TRUNK.--O.K. Bernbaum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the folding ends in combination with the hinged sectional back
+and front for the purposes herein fully described.
+
+
+71,957.--SOFA BEDSTEAD.--Charles H. Berry, East Somerville, Mass.
+
+I claim the combination of the lower position, a, the seat, b, and
+head, d, and the hinged or movable panel, e, in a sofa or lounge,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,958.--CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the removable frame, B, sliding frame, C,
+ratchet bar, G, and pinion wheel, H, with each other, with the body,
+A, of the churn, and with the dasher shaft, I, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,959.--HAT-FELTING MACHINE.--Job W. Blackham, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The duplicate series of rolls, b and bN', and rubbers, C
+and CN' or their equivalent, with their water pans, N N', and jets of
+hot water or steam, as represented, arranged to operate together in the
+manner and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+2d, Mounting the reciprocating rubber over the bed of rolls so as to
+allow of its ascent and descent by means of springs, substantially as
+and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+
+71,960.--BUILDERS' SCAFFOLD.--John E Bliss, Oxford, Ind.
+
+I claim the combination of the right angled pivoted frame, A, and
+adjustable sliding bars, B and D, with each other, substantially as
+herein shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,961.--SUBSTITUTE FOR MILK FOR CATTLE.--Rufus K. Blodgett, near
+Fulton, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st The use of white or blue clay, when used for the purpose
+above specified.
+
+2d, The combination of flour, catechu and clay, when mixed and used for
+the purposes above set forth.
+
+
+71,962.--FIRE LADDER.--Johan Blomgren, Galesburg, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stuffing coil, O, inserted into the lower port of
+the tube H H', and forced up or down in the tube by the cog wheel, M,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The basket, R, in combination with a fire escape having the hinged
+side, T, and the adjusting rod, S, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.
+
+3d, The construction of the stuffig coil, O, substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,963.--SAFETY GUN LOCK.--Charles Bowlen, Milwaukee, Wis.
+
+I claim tumbler, F, with its pin, G, in combination with dog, H, with
+its slot, I, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,964.--VENTILATOR FOR BUILDINGS.--Thomas Boyd, Cambridgeport, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the chamber, A, with or without the
+lenses, B, cone, C, and rods, D, constructed and arranged to operate
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the oscillating cap, K, and elastic pads, I,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the chamber, A, cone, C, pipes E and H, and
+cones, G and K, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,965.--DOOR LATCH.--Purmort Bradford (assignor to Sargent & Co.), New
+Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim the construction of the latch bolt with the pivot bearings, a
+and b, upon opposite sides combined with a single central pivot upon the
+plate so as to be adjustable for a right or left-hand door and the said
+plate constructed with a slot through which the latch is operated, in
+the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,966.--PLOW.--Harvey Briggs, Smithland, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, Forming the land side, mold board frame and upper
+and lower strengthening floors, b1 and b2, solid in one piece B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the conical rollers, D, and their boxing frame,
+H, with the mold board frame, B, substantially as herein shown and
+described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, Forming the boxing frame, H, in two parts, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, forming an oil trench or channel, J, in the boxing frame, II
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+5th, The combination of the elastic washers or packing, I, with the
+journals and bearings of the rollers and wheels, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the adjustable friction wheel, F, and stationary
+friction wheel, E, with the solid hand side and mold board frame, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+7th, The combination of the vertical flanged friction roller, G, with
+the land side of the plow, substantially as herein shown and described
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,967.--PIANO STOOL.--Josua Briggs, Peterboro, N.H.
+
+I claim, in combination with the pillar and feet, the socket block, m,
+having recesses formed with side lips or flanges, o, to fit into groves,
+q, in the feet and bottom seats, p, between which and the shoulder on
+the pillar the feet are securely continued, substantially as described.
+
+Also the center piece, w', fitting upon and covering the screw bolt and
+nut which confine the pillar to the base, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+Also constructing the socket block, m, with a center socket, t, into
+which the tail piece of the pillar fits and is confined, substantially
+as described.
+
+Also making the screw spindle removable from the seat, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+
+71,968.--PLOW.--T.E.C. Brinly, Louisville, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, The mode of attaching the beam, D, to the plows by a
+socket, C, connected with the land side by braces, B B, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the socket, C, constructed with diagonal flanges,
+C', the handles, and the beam, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,969.--COMBINED SHOVEL AND SIFTER.--Stephen P. Brooks (assignor to
+himself and Benjamin Woodward), Somerville, Mass.
+
+I claim the within-described combined shovel and sifter, constructed and
+operating substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,970.--SEAT AND DESK.--A.H. Brown, May's Landing, N.J.
+
+I claim the hinged brace, J, passing through the guides, M, upon the
+inside of the ends, B, of the seat and hinged to the outer edge of the
+folding desk, H, all arranged as described whereby the gravity of the
+brace, J, as the desk is raised causes the L-shaped notch, L, to fit and
+catch in the guide, M, to hold the said desk raised, for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,971.--GRAIN FORK.--E G. Bullis, Manchester, Iowa, assignor to Charles
+J. Riggs, same place, and said Riggs assignor to D E. Lyon, Dubuque,
+Iowa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of a band-cutting device with a pitching
+fork, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination of the rearwardly-extended parts of the tines, C,
+the cross head, B, grooved bars, E, sliding cutter, F, and springs, L,
+with each other, substantially as herein shown and described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the pivoted or jointed bars, G H I, with
+the sliding cutter, F, shank, J, of the fork head and handle, A,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+71,972.--SEED PLANTER.--Matthew S. Burdick. Milton, Wis., assignor for
+himself and John M. May.
+
+I claim, 1st, Thumb screw, I, in combination with part, H, and seed cup
+bar, D, when constructed, connected together and used substantially as
+and for the purposes described.
+
+3d, Seed-cup bar, E, or its equivalent, when combined with seed-cup bar,
+D, in the same planting machine so that corn and pumpkin seed and other
+flat seeds, as squash and melon seeds, may be planted at one operation,
+substantially as described.
+
+3d, Spring, O, or its equivalent, attached to and combined with seed-cup
+bar, E, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+4th, Jaws or points, F and G, provided with partitions, h and h, for the
+purpose of dividing the seed, when used in combination with parts, A and
+A' B and E and N, substantially as described.
+
+5th, A general arrangement and combination of legs or bars, A and A',
+hoppers, B and C, seed-cup bars, D and E, covering, N, and jaws, F and
+G, when constructed, connected together and used substantially as and
+for the purposes described.
+
+
+71,973.--PULLEY BLOCK.--John A. Burnap, Albany, N. Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the frame, E, and pulley, F, through the eye
+of which is inserted the frame, A, having a series of rollers, a a, the
+whole constructed and used substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,974.--SADIRON.--Jesse S. Butterfield and Joseph A. Reed,
+Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+We claim, 1st, The steadying, pin, d", in combination with the sectors,
+d"' d"', on the guard-plate, d', the said parts being constructed and
+arranged to operate in connection with the planes, a"' a"', on the
+projection, a', substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The projection, a', on the base, A B, with its two opposite sectors
+or inclined planes, a" a", constructed and arranged to receive and
+hold down the inward ends, c" c", of the feet of the handle, C D,
+substantially as described and set forth.
+
+3d, The projecting ends, c" c", of the handle, C D, constructed and
+arranged to operate in combination with the spaces, b' b', and planes,
+a" a", substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,975.--PRUNING SHEAR.--Seth P. Carpenter, Milford, Mass.
+
+I claim the new or improved manufacture of pruning shears, as
+hereinbefore described, that is, as composed of the blades, a b, the
+lever, C, the long shank, B, the lever, D, the open handles, C C', the
+arm, f, and the rod, g, arranged and combined in manner, and for the
+purpose, and to operate substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,976.--WASHSTAND AND CLOTHES DRYER.--Frances H. Carrier, Bridgeport,
+Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the clothes drying apparatus with the
+washbasin, when they are constructed, arranged, and fitted for use
+substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cups, b c d, or their equivalents, with the
+wash basin, when they are constructed, arranged, and fitted for use as a
+toilet apparatus, substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+
+71,977.--SPICE CASE.--John T. Carter and John Park. Lowell Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, The cups or boxes, c c, when arranged to operate
+substantially as described, and for the purposes fully set forth.
+
+2d, The springs, k k, in combination with the cups or boxes, c c, for
+the purpose described and set forth.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement of the case, a, with its feet, d d
+d, handle, e, loop, f, and shelves, b b b b, cups or boxes, c c, and
+spring, k k, all for the purposes substantially as described and set
+forth.
+
+
+71,978.--APPARATUS FOR PAINTING OR GRAINING PAILS, ETC.--Jonathan
+Carter, Winchendon, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the flexible painting or die printing
+roll with the supplying roller, for painting, graining, ornamenting
+pails, or other tapering articles.
+
+2d, The mechanism for holding and revolving the pail, when mounted on a
+bench or table, in combination with the movable printing or die roll,
+operating substantially in the manner as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, Casting graining or other ornamental configurations on conical rolls
+so as to form a continuous body, for the purposes herein described.
+
+4th, Making die or printing conical rolls in sections, and securing
+them to the staves so as to change their position for making a greater
+variety of ornamental designs for graining and ornamenting hollow ware,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+5th, Applying a smooth coat or body of paint or varnish with a flexible
+roller to pails, tubs, or other articles of hollow ware, substantially
+in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,979.--SAWYERS' RULE.--Thos. Carter, Louisville, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, A scale so constructed and adjusted that any two of the
+three quantities of the thickness of the planks, the diameter of the
+log, and the number of the planks cut or to be cut from the log being
+given, the third of said quantities is read off from the scale in the
+manner substantially as above set forth and described.
+
+2d, A scale exhibiting the number of turns to be given to the screws of
+the log carriage for cutting plank or boards of any desired thickness.
+
+
+71,980.--CAST METAL CASE FOR SPRING BALANCE.--John Chatillon, New York
+city.
+
+I claim a cast metal case for spring balances, when provided with a
+perforated or slotted upper head for the reception to the pin, b,
+and when made substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and
+described.
+
+
+71,981.--VACUUM GRAIN DRYER.--Geo. Clark, Buffalo, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, the three essential features or parts: the air tight
+grain chamber, the radiations heating pipes or floors, and the
+vacuum-producing apparatus, combined and operating substantially as
+herein set forth.
+
+2d, the arrangement of the steam heating pipes within the grain chamber,
+substantially as set forth.
+
+3d, The graduated gage vessel, H, arranged as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+71,982.--DOOH LATCH.--Francis Clymer, Galion, Ohio.
+
+I claim the mode of attaching a combined latch and hasp, B, and staple,
+F, to doors, by means of slots, I and H, so as to permit the adjustment
+of the same substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,983.--CLAMP.--Geo. H. Coo and Geo. H. Snow, New Haven, Conn.
+
+We claim the herein described clamp, consisting of the head, C, upon one
+arm of the body, [Transcribers note: illegible letter], the opposite
+arm, provided with a corresponding foot, and the said head having
+arranged therein levers, D, and combined with a screw, B, so as to
+operate to clamp between the screw and the foot, substantially as set
+forth.
+
+
+71,984.--BOAT DETACHING TACKLE.--David L. Cohen, Pensacola. Fla.
+
+I claim the combination of the notched bars, a a, with the grooved
+blocks, B B, the sliding blocks, C, pitman, D D', and lever, F,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,985.--APPARATUS FOR ELEVATING WATER.--J.R. Cole, Keaton Station,
+Tenn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the chamber, F, provided with the short
+pipes, p p', and the pipes, p", with the pumps, G H, and the chambers, C
+D E, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination and arrangement, for the purpose described, of the
+chambers, C D E F, pipes, p p' p", P P' P", and pumps, G H, the latter
+working alternately, so as to maintain a constant pressure upon the
+water in the chambers, substantially in the manner specified.
+
+
+71,986.--TACK HAMMER.--Thomas A. Conklin, New Britain. Conn.
+
+I claim, as a new article of manufacture, a tack hammer, constructed
+in the manner and With the characteristics herein specified, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,987.--FLOOR CLAMP.--Wm. Conner and C. W. Mitchell, Wilmington, Del.
+
+We claim the combination of the frame, a, with the screws, b and d d,
+with the wedge blocks, e e, wedges, f f, and plates i i, constructed and
+arranged, as herein described, to operate as a clamp for clamping ship
+timber, flooring, and other carpenters' work.
+
+
+71,988.--BUTTON.--Geo. Cooke, Winchester, Mass.
+
+I claim a button or stud, its shank attached by means of a disk formed
+concave, and subsequently compressed, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,989.--HARVESTER.--Francis C. Coppage, Terre Haute, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the double or alternate step wheel, E,
+having the inclined steps, e e e, with the two stepping-dogs, D D',
+and the springs, x x, when the said parts are constructed and arrange
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination and arrangement of the adjusting rod, n o", with the
+cylindrical sleeve, O', the sleeve or slide, O"', the post, P, and the
+reel, O"', in such a manner that while the post P, supports the reel,
+the elevation of the latter is adjusted by the compound rod, n o",
+substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+3d, The rod, H, having the crank, h, and the worm, h', in combination
+with the worm segment, i, the shaft, I, the winding arm or segment, i',
+and the chain, K, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,990.--MACHINE FOR STRETCHING CLOTH.--A.C. Corpe, Stafford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The two gear clamps, B B, composed each of two wheels, a
+a', one placed above the other, and the upper wheels arranged so as to
+be capable of adjustment, both vertically and laterally, substantially
+as shown and described.
+
+2d, The arrangement of gearing, as shown, in connection with the gear
+clamps, B B, and roller, C, whereby an equal movement of the clamps is
+insured, substantially as shown and described.
+
+3d, The supplemental frame, E, provided with the roller, D, upon which
+the cloth is wound, in connection with the gearing, k u, clutch, o,
+driving pulley, m, and shaft, l, all arranged substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+
+71,991.--ROLLER FOR DRESSING.--Benjamin R. Cotton, Lewiston, Me.
+
+I claim as an improved dresser roll, a stone roll covered with the
+surfacing metal, or metal composition, substantially as set forth.
+
+Also, the method of surfacing a roll by placing around or over a central
+roll a metal frame as a base upon which to cement the surface metal, and
+the surfacing such frame, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,992.--WAGON LOCK.--James A. Counts, Indianapolis, Iowa. I claim the
+catch, g, the bands, h h, the spring, the bar, e, lever, k, for the
+purposes set forth and described.
+
+
+71,993.--HAME TUG.--Jas. C. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The metallic hames tug, A, provided with the V-shaped
+openings, C, having inclined sides, and the tongues, D, adapted to
+receive the V-shaped block, O, formed upon the block, N, of the trace
+strap and block, O, held in place by means of the pin upon the spring
+lever stop, Q, fitting in the groove, P, in the end of tongue, D, of the
+hame tug, as herein described for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The hame clip, fastened by bolts to the hame tug, substantially as
+herein described and for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, The block, N, upon the trace strap, when provided with the V-shaped
+block, C, and the spring lever, Q, as herein described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,994.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James. S. Crump, Williamsburg, Mo.
+
+I claim, 1st, The curved eccentric arm, I, applied to the rock shaft, E,
+and operated in the manner and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The swinging lever, M, or its equivalent, in combination with the
+curved eccentric arm for operating the platform, as described.
+
+3d, The arrangement of one or more springs in combination with the
+curved eccentric arm, I, for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The manner of adjusting the hight of the swinging platform upon the
+supporting arms and uprights, as described.
+
+5th, The adjustable cant or deflecting boards, C, in combination with
+the swinging platform, as described.
+
+
+71,995.--WASHING MACHINE.--S.W. Curtiss, Sugar Grove, Pa.
+
+I claim an improved washing machine, consisting box, A, provided with
+blocks, H, and roller, E, the hinged frame, B, having rollers, C D,
+and handle, G, all constructed, arranged and operating as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,998.--MACHINE FOR FORMING HAT BODIES.--Francis Degen, Newark. N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, A hat body formed partly of common and partly of fine
+stock, by first blowing on the cone a belt of fine stock, then over the
+whole cone a quantity of common stock, and finally a quantity of fine
+stock, substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The close fitting cap, B, in combination with the perforated cone,
+A, of a machine for forming hat bodies, substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+3d, The slide, D, in combination with the trunk, C, cap, B, and
+perforated cone, A, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,997.--MAIL-BAG FASTENER.--S. Denison, Portlandville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the hooks, C, constructed substantially as herein shown and
+described, in combination with the straps, D and F, with the bag, B, and
+staples, A, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,998.--SAWBUCK.--Henry J. Dill, Cummington, Mass.
+
+I claim the clamps, D, the treadle, E', the arms, E, springs, F', and
+rods, F, constructed, arranged, and operating, in combination with the
+stationary part, A, substantially as shown and described for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+71,999.--CARRIAGE FOR ROCK DRILL.--Thomas Doane, Boston, Mass. I claim
+the arrangement of the round bars, E F G and H, of a rock drill carriage
+into a frame, for the reception of rock drilling machines which shall be
+able to reach therefrom any point where it is desirable to bore a hole,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The position of the horizontal round bars, E and F, under an acute
+(more or less) angle, d, to the side frame of a rock drill carriage, or
+to the alignment of the tunnel, substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+3d, The construction of a rock drill carriage for driving a tunnel or
+mine so as to swing in a vertical direction on the forward wheels and
+axle, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,000.--RAILWAY CHAIR.--John H. Downing, Salem, Mass.
+
+I claim the single-headed chair, A, in combination with a sectional
+railroad rail, arranged as and for the purpose shown and described.
+
+
+72,001.--ROTARY PUMP.--John Doyle, Hoboken, N. J., and Timothy A.
+Martin, New York city.
+
+We claim the two drums, A C, placed concentrically one within the other,
+the chamber, D, air passages, E E', valves, F G, and tubular journals,
+B B', all arranged and combined to operate in connection with water or
+other liquid placed in the space or spaces between the two drums, A C,
+substantially in the manner as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,002.--GRINDING MILL.--James F. Drummond, New York city.
+
+I claim the tubular inlet-journal, b, having its interior contracted
+around the feed pipe at one point, and thence flaring toward the
+cylinder and the blast pipe, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,003.--PIVOT GEARING.--Joseph J. Duchesne, Lacon, Ill.
+
+I claim the circular bed plate, A, in combination with the pinion
+plate, B, and coupling plate, C, secured by the set screw, S, the whole
+arranged and operating substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,004.--CULTIVATOR.--William Duffner, Petersburg, Ind.
+
+I claim the cultivator composed of the elements, A B B' C D E F H I J N,
+and the device for regulating the depth of the shovels, composed of the
+elements, G K L M P, constructed and arranged as set forth.
+
+
+72,005.--WOVEN FABRIC.--J. Renshaw, East Greenwhich, R.I.
+
+I claim the fabric, herein described, as a new article of manufacture.
+
+
+72,006.--HORSE RAKE.--Edward A. Field, Sidney, Me.
+
+I claim, 1st, The application of each tooth, E, to its arm, D, by means
+of a round tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with the axis of the tooth,
+and going into the arm, the same being substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, Also, the combination as well as the arrangement of the adjustable
+brace d, and the staple or clasping wire, f, with the arm and the tooth,
+when applid by means substantially as specified, viz., a cylindrical
+tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with the axis of the tooth, and going
+into a corresponding hole made in the arm.
+
+3d, Also, the combination of the damping screw, h, with the arm, and the
+tooth applied to such arm by a tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with
+the axis of the tooth as specified.
+
+4th, Also, the arrangement of the rope, or its equivalent, with the
+several arms and their teeth, and the braces thereof, the said rope
+being to operate as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,007.--PUNCH FOR FORMING CLASP.--Charles D. Flesche, New York city.
+
+I claim the sliding punch, B, in combination with the plates, A A',
+cutters, b b, an spring, e, substantially as and for the purpose herein
+shown and described.
+
+
+72,008.--SELF-FASTENING SPRING FOR WEBBING.--John Flinn, Philadelphia,
+Pa., assignor to Archer Steel, same place.
+
+I claim a spiral spring, for webbing, having the wire at one end of the
+spiral coils, A A, bent in the manner described and shown by B C D E,
+for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,009.--CARVING KNIFE AND FORK HOLDER.--Alden T. Foster, Albany, N.Y.
+
+I claim, as an article of manufacture, the dish or stand, A, constructed
+substantially as described, with notches, a a and c c, as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,010.--LAMP CHIMNEY.--Sam'l W. Fowler, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the construction of the glass chimney, with its concave and
+convex deflectors, J and E, on each side, and collar, B, beneath, with
+its projections, C C, as herein described and for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+
+72,011.--CARTRIDGE BOX.--William Freeborn, Tivoli, N.Y.
+
+I claim the square box, A, made of leather or any suitable material,
+when constructed with a series of round, fluted, or ruffled holders,
+B, on the inside, made of any firm or flexible material, a series of
+holders, B, being attached to each flap, C, in front, and the flaps
+buttoning to the sides of the box, A, as herein described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,012.--DEVICE FOR HITCHING HORSES.--Samuel Galbraith, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the device above described, consisting of the rings, A and B,
+and the pivoted curved jaws, C C, meeting at one extremity at e' e',
+and connected at the other by means of the rods, r r, and springs, s,
+working in the tube, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,013.--CAPPING SCREWS.--J. Gardner, New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, Cutting away or depressing the cap at the point where it
+meets the nick in the screw head, substantially as described, so that
+such cut away or depressed portion, while connected with and forming
+part of the cap shall lie within outline the nick in the screw head, as
+set forth.
+
+2d, A capped screw in which the slot or depression in the cap
+corresponding to the nick in the screw head is forced, substantially in
+the manner and for the purposes herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,014.--TIGHT AND LOOSE PULLEY.--Joseph P. Gates, Lincoln, Ill.
+
+I claim the construction of the pulley, e, in two sections, with the
+arrangement and combination of the ram spring, F, the rebound guard, G,
+the stop flange, I, the case dog, J, and spring, K, the case dog ram,
+L, the shuttle key, P, and stands, Z, and arm, b, with cam, a, when
+constructed, arranged, and operated as herein described and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,015.--BRICK MACHINE.--Samuel Gissinger, Allegheny City, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The device for moving the mold on to the roller way, G,
+consisting of the arm, l, held by a spring, m', lever, m, pin, n, on the
+gear wheel, o, and block, j, moving in the slot, h, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The device for moving the molds under the hopper, consisting of the
+gear wheel, p, operated by the gear wheel, c, arm, k', and block, k,
+moving the slot, l, substantially as described.
+
+3d, In combination with the above, the gear wheel, o, shaft, B, grinding
+knives, C, stationary knives, D, and fillers, F, in the hopper, A,
+substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+4th, The roller way, O, provided with openings and rollers, g and g',
+substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+
+72,016.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James H. Glass and Albert J Glass, McGregor,
+Iowa.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the wheel, L, with the rake wheel, A
+and arms, C, substantially as herein shown and described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cam, O, and bent or crooked lever, M,
+with the shaft N, of the gear wheel, L, and with the arm, I, rigidly
+connected with the switch, F, substantially as herein shown and
+described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,017.--METHOD OF MOLDING PLASTIC MATERIAL.--Wm. B, Gleason, Boston,
+Mass.
+
+I claim the process substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,018.--HAND CULTIVATOR.--Wm. C. Goodwin, Hampden, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the frame, C, with frame, G, and the
+set screws, x and y, and binding screw, f, when they are constructed,
+arranged, and fitted for adjusting the blades, substantially as herein
+described and set, forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the blade with the foot and shank, when the foot
+is made with a keel, like v, to guide the blade and strengthen the
+shank, substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the handle, D, with the frame, G, when the handle
+is made adjustable by means of the tongue, h, and set screw, j, and the
+whole is constructed, combined, and fitted for use substantially as
+herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,019.--APPARATUS FOR MAKING DIPPED CANDLES.--Peter R. Gottstein,
+Houghton, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination and arrangement, substantially as
+described, of the weighted cistern, B, car, A, and straps, C, for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cistern, B, car, A, and track, I,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement of the slab or board, J, with the
+weighted cistern, B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The new process of producing dipped candles by raising the molten
+tallow or other liquid to the wicks, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,020.--CORN SHELLER.--Joseph Gould, Grinnell, Iowa.
+
+I claim the roller, C, having its teeth placed upon its face in
+the manner herein described, and placed within the box between the
+stationary board, b, and adjustable board, F, by means of its curved
+springs or oblong slot, when used in combination with metallic inclined
+plane, E, and hopper, B, with false bottom, as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,021.--KNIFE CLEANER.--Lewis Goulding, Medfield, assignor to himself
+and James E. Carpenter, Foxborough, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination in an implement for scouring knives, of
+the bar, B, with its adjustable pad, g, arranged for operation as and
+for the purposes herein shown and described.
+
+2d, Also in combination with the board or tablet, A, the bar, B,
+provided with the scouring pad, g, and pivoted to such board, and
+operating with its upper surface, or upon an inclined bed formed
+thereon, essentially as herein set forth and explained.
+
+3d, Also the combination with the bar, B, and its pad, of the knife
+bed and the enclosure for holding and receiving the scouring material,
+arranged relatively to each other and to the bar, B, as herein shown and
+set forth.
+
+
+72,022.--FENCE POST.--David M. Graham, Evansville, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of double portable fence posts, attached
+by metallic bevel clasps, with flanges, slots, and tongues, and secured
+by keys, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein
+described and shown.
+
+2d, The adjustable anchors or braces attached by metallic eyes and key,
+and the combination of the feet of the posts and base, substantially in
+the manner and for the purposes as herein described.
+
+
+72,023.--STEAM GAGE.--Albert S. Greene (assignor to John F. Olmsted),
+Washington, D.C.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of a steam gage with two columns
+of mercury, A and F, communicating with each other at their lower
+extremities by means of the flexible diaphragms, c and d. and the solid
+double-headed lifter C, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+as herein set forth.
+
+2d, The solid double headed lifter, C, in combination with the flexible
+diaphragms, c and d, and the primary and secondary reservoirs,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose as herein set forth.
+
+3d, The transmission of the pressure of steam from one column to the
+other by means of a solid double headed lifter, in combination with the
+flexible diaphragms, c and d, substantially in the manner and for the
+purpose as herein set forth.
+
+4th, Providing the primary reservoir, I, with the screw plunger, H,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,024.--MACHINE FOR WALL BUILDING AND STUMP EXTRACTING.--Thomas S.
+Greenman, Mystic Bridge, assignor to George W. Packer, Jr., Mystic
+River, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The within described novel construction of a truss for a
+wall building machine, the same consisting in the pyramidal framing, A B
+B, the horizontal timbers, D D, uprights. E F, holding-down bolts G J,
+and inclined braces, I H, combined and arranged substantially as and for
+the purpose herein set forth.
+
+2d, Also in such truss firmly securing the timbers, D D, to the
+pyramidal framing, A B B, by enlarging and bolting, or equivalent
+fastenings, at the points of contact, in addition to the truss work
+before described, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+3d, Also the diagonal arrangement of the holding-down bolts, G, at the
+front of my truss, the same being arranged relatively to the timbers, D,
+triangular frame, A B B, and their several connections, substantially in
+the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+72,025.--WINDOW SCREEN.--A.W. Griffith, Roxbury, Mass.
+
+I claim the roller cover, E, in combination with the removable screen,
+D, spring roller, C, sash, A, and window frame, as herein described for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,026.--FERTILIZER.--Wm.C. Grimes, Ladiesburg, Md.
+
+I claim forming a fertilizer in the manner herein described, of the
+ingredients and proportions substantially as specified.
+
+
+72,027.--CULTIVATOR.--John Gross and John C. Tunison, Decatur, Ill.
+
+We claim, 1st, the arrangement and combined action of the two frames, so
+that when any permanent obstruction comes against any of the plows the
+frames will disconnect, and the back frame ride or move up on the front
+one and thus avoid breakage, substantially as described.
+
+2d, Also a frictional spring hook upon the tongue or tongue frame, for
+catching or holding upon a cross bar of the rear frame so that the two
+frames will not disconnect until the pressure upon the plow or plows
+exceeds that for which the hook has been adjusted, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,028.--HOSE SHIELD.--John A. Hasse, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the floor or footway, C, with the side
+pieces, b b, of a sectional hose bridge, constructed substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,029.--SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, Newtown, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application of detachable wings to a sky rocket, through the
+medium of a collar or band, arranged so that the wings may be detached
+from the collar or band, or the latter detached from the rocket,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,030.--SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, East Williamsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the attachment to a sky rocket of three or more sticks, at equal
+distances apart, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+72,031.--MACHINE FOR REFITTING CONICAL VALVE.--Chas. F. Hall, Brooklyn,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, last, A milling tool with one or more cutters attached to one
+or more arms or longitudinal sections of a cone, whether straight
+or oblique, whereby conical valves of different sizes may refitted,
+constructed substantially as shown and described.
+
+2d, In combination therewith, the yielding center, C, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,032.--COLLECTING OXIDE OF ZINC.--Geo.C. Hall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A building, structure, or compartment, A, provided with
+openings, a, covered by screens, B, substantially as and for the purpose
+set forth,
+
+2d, A screen for separating the oxide of zinc from the fumes and gases
+of burning zinc ore, composed of ground cork, hair, wool, sponge, or
+other suitable or similar material, confined within a suitable chamber,
+substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,033.--REGISTER FOR ODOMETERS.--Henry F. Hart, New York City.
+
+I claim the arrangement in an inclined position of the counting wheels,
+1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, upon shafts of equal lengths, in combination with
+the notched and perforated lid, B, as herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,034.--NECKTIE.--Wm.H. Hart, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a bow or tie, A, having an elastic loop or cord, B, arranged
+horizontally at its rear, with both of its ends free, for the purpose
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,035.--ELLIPTIC CARRIAGE SPRING.--Horace R. Hawkins, Akron. Ohio.
+
+I claim an elliptical carriage spring composed of a single piece, F, or
+two separate pieces, E E, of steel, united by means of blocks and bolts,
+substantially as herein shown and specified.
+
+
+72,038.--HATCH-LINING DRAWINGS.--E.K. Haynes, Hanover, N.H.
+
+I claim a straight-edge or scale having a mechanism for effecting an
+intermittent movement of the same, substantially as described.
+
+Also in combination therewith the tongue, q, tor angular lining,
+substantially as described.
+
+Also in combination with the feed mechanism, a mechanism for presenting
+the straight edge in positions radiating from a center, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+
+72,037.--PLATFORM SCALE.--D. Hazzard, Milton, Del.
+
+I claim the Hollow stand, A, the spindle, C, the springs, D, the
+elastic rod, G, and the graduated plate, H, in combination and arranged
+substantially as shown and described tor the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,038.--PIANO LOCK.--Adam Helmstaedter, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim the pin, a, secured in the oscillating hook, C, and catching in
+a slot in the hook, C', substantially as and tor the purpose described.
+
+
+72,039.--TWEER.--John B. Himberg, Frederick City, Md.
+
+I claim a tweer consisting of the box, A, annular cover, C, with a
+convex under side, and of the removable ring, E, from which the concave
+plate, F, is suspended, all made and operating substantially as herein
+shown and described.
+
+
+72,040.--LAMP FOR BURNING PETROLEUM.--James Hinks and Joseph Hinks,
+Birmingham, England.
+
+We claim, 1st, Constructing the burners of the said lamps substantially
+in the manner hereinbefore described and illustrated in figs. 1, 2,
+3, 4, 5, and 6, of the accompanying drawings, that is to say, the
+combination in the same burner, of two or more flat or curved wick cases
+or holders, in which two or more flat wicks are placed, so as to produce
+thereby two or more flat flames or elliptical of nearly circular flames.
+
+2d, Constructing and arranging the shade holders or galleries of the
+said lamps for the purpose of admitting air to the flames, substantially
+in the manner hereinbefore described, and illustrated in figs. 7, 11, 12
+13 and 14, of the accompanying drawings.
+
+3d, Supporting the shade holders or galleries in a vase, or cup on the
+top of the pillar of the lamp, and supplying air to the lamp through
+the said pillar or vase, or supporting them in a cup or vase without
+a pillar, the air in this case being supplied through the vase,
+substantially in the manner hereinbefore described, and illustrated in
+fig. 7 of the accompanying drawings.
+
+4th, The improvement described and illustrated in figs. 11, 12, 13, and
+14, of the accompanying drawings, for isolating the shade from the shade
+holder or gallery.
+
+5th, The arrangement or combination of the parts of punkah-protectors or
+wind protectors, substantially in the manner hereinbefore described, and
+illustrated in figs. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, and 16, of the accompanying
+drawings.
+
+
+72,041.--DEVICE FOR LASHING AND BINDING.--John M. Hirlinger, Red Rock,
+Pa.
+
+I claim the cord, A, provided with the links, B and C, hooked lever, D,
+and slide, E, with its ring, a, arranged and used as and for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+72,042.--TOOL FOR OPENING FRUIT CANS.--Horace Holt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, A tool for opening sheet metal cans, composed of a hand
+lever, B, carrying a tooth, c, and connected to tongs, A, or other
+equivalent means, capable of clamping said tooth-carrying lever to the
+can, as set forth.
+
+2d, Placing the tooth, c, in an oblique direction, when the same is
+used in combination with the hand lever, B, and clamping device A,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The raised bearing, d, in combination with the lever, B, and
+clamping device, A, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,043.--MOP WRINGER.--Zadok Howe, Lowell, Mich.
+
+I claim the treadle, G, and spring bail, E, in combination with the
+rollers, B and C, the same being used as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,044.--MACHINE FOR MAKING EYELETS.--David K. Hoxsie, Providence, R.I.
+
+I claim the combination of the eyelet forming punch, C, the eyelet
+forming die, e, and the punch, G, arranged and operating substantially
+as herein described, for the purpose set forth.
+
+Also, in combination with the eyelet forming punch, J, and cutting
+punch, H, as described, the spring or snapper, g, arranged and operating
+substantially as described, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,045.--RAILWAY SLEEPING CAR.--George W. Hunt, Hopkinton, Mass.
+
+I claim the construction and arrangement of the backs of car seats, by
+which the whole of some of the backs, and parts of others, are formed
+into berths, in connection with adjacent seats, substantially as
+described.
+
+Also, the combination of the leaves, n, p, and q, hinged as shown, and
+to fold together, for a day car, or to be extended and made into a berth
+for a night car, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,046.--HARVESTER.--George M. Jackson, North Hector, N.Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the toothed wheels, S and
+T, crank, U, box, W, of the hinged frame, V, adjustable finger bar, J,
+hoisting rope or chain, Y, and lever, Z, when constructed and operated
+as herein described and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,047.--REVERSIBLE SADIRON.--S.M. Johnson, Lockport, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination, with a reversible sadiron, A, of the
+hollow handle, C, forming a reservoir, i, the pipe, D, leg, l, and set
+screw, H, or equivalent, arrranged and operating substantially in the
+manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, Also, in combination therewith, the pipe, E, provided with burner,
+e, cone, G, and stop-cock, F, arranged and operating substantially as
+specified.
+
+
+72,048.--BOOT AND SHOE.--William Keats, and John Keats, Street, England.
+
+We claim the construction of coverings for the feet, substantially
+hereinbefore set forth, that is so say, with the sole cut at the edge,
+and sewed to the edge of the upper while turned outward, substantially
+as described.
+
+
+72,049.--MUFF.--M.A. King, New York city.
+
+I claim a muff provided with the skeleton spring frame B, made in
+sections, for the purpose of sustaining its cylindrical form, and
+adapting it for use as a reticule or pocket, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+
+72,050.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Alfred Knapp, North Fairfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim the hinged chisel, c, in combination with the main piece, A,
+rod, B, brace piece, G, and holder, D, constructed substantially as
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,051.--FIFTH WHEEL FOR CARRIAGES.--Joshua Lawrence, Palmyra, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the housings, a a, inclosing the rollers, b
+b, with the bows, G H, the whole conducted and arranged as described,
+and operating in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,052.--WASHING-MACHINE.--J.Q. Leffingwell, Nevada, Iowa.
+
+I claim the combination of the semi-cylindrical box, D, segment, W,
+pinion
+
+P, parts, m m', lever, H, and ribs, r, as herein described, for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,053.--DOOR-FASTENER.--Francis C. Levaliey, Warnerville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the sliding wedge bolt, F, in combination with the sliding
+spring catch, K, and cases, E J, as herein described, for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,054.--CONDENSING ENGINE.--William A. Lighthall, New York city.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the ordinary jet condenser, B, air pump, D,
+and hot well, E, with the surface condenser, F, and the valves, H K, and
+L, as shown and described, so that the change from the use of the jet
+condenser can be made at will, and _vice versa_,
+
+
+73,055.--MACHINE FOR FORMING AND TEMPERING ELLIPTIC SPRINGS.--Geo. S.
+Long, Bridgeport, Ct.
+
+I claim, 1st, A steel spring former, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The vibrating rod, B, and shoe, f', and any former, F, in
+combination with the slotted wheel, W, and roller, W', substantially as
+shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The hollow shaft, s', and roller, W, in combination with the binder
+or presser, D, substantially as shown and described, and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The sliding crank pin, p, in combination with the slotted wheel, W,
+and slotted vibrating rod, B, substantially as shown and described, and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,056.--FURNACE FOR HOT AIR BLAST.--Richard Long, Chillicothe, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, Constructing the air pipe of a furnace-blast heater of
+fire clay, substantially as described.
+
+2d, Constructing the air pipe of an oval or other equivalent form, and
+uniting the sections of which it is composed by socket joints, with
+clumps and keys, substantially as shown and described.
+
+3d, Forming the supporting walls, B, of firebrick, with iron plates
+between the courses, substantially as shown and described,
+
+4th, Placing an open or a solid plate beneath the air pipe,
+substantially as and for the purposes herein described.
+
+
+72,057.--CLOTHES RACK.--Eugene F. Lyman, Indianapolis, Ind.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of the semi-circular racks G and
+H, the arms, f and c, the sockets and staples for the arms, and the box,
+A B C D, all operating substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,058.--CENTER BOARD FOR VESSELS.--E. J. McFarlin, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim the location of the center boards, or other equivalent devices
+for the same specific purpose, in the extreme bow and stern of vessels,
+that is to say, the placing of the said boards forward of the foremast
+or aft of the mainmast, in two masted vessels, and forward of
+the foremast and aft of the mizzen mast in three masted vessels,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the objects and purposes
+specified.
+
+
+72,059.--REGISTER POINTS FOR PRINTING PRESS.--E. W. McGowan, New York
+city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The pivoted or jointed pointer, B, having a spring or
+equivalent weight attached, and arranged to operate in the manner
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The tube, A, provided with the slotted cap plate, b, and the nut, C,
+when used in connection with the pointer, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,060.--ROOFING.--Orville Manly, Garrettsville, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, a roof composed of tiles, a and b, having spaces, S,
+between them for a water tight cement, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The saturated tiles, a, and the saturated tiles, b, substantially as
+shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The lower or outer row of tiles, b, when laid together, forming an
+eaves trough, substantially as shown and described, and for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+72,061.--REFINING CAST IRON AND CONVERTING IT INTO STEEL.--Emile Martin
+and Pierre E. Martin, Paris, France.
+
+We claim the method and means for refining and converting cast iron
+into cast steel and other metals, substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+
+72,062.--STRAW CUTTER.--John W. Mauzy, Richmond, and James Hughes,
+Cambridge, Ind., assignor to James Hughes.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the side pieces, D D, constructed
+as described, containing the bearings for the cutting mechanism, the
+shearing bar, B, with square faces, and the spirally bladed knife, C,
+arranged substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of the perforated rollers, E, ratchet wheels, F,
+pawls, H1, i add R, adjustable oscillating arm, G1, eccentric rod, L,
+and eccentric, M, respectively, constructed and arranged substantially
+as set forth.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the cap, G, rollers, E E, covers, Q, sides
+pieces, D D, knife, C, and the driving and the feed mechanism,
+constructed and combined substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The feed rollers E, when constructed from sheet metal, and punched
+from the inside, forming projections as shown, for feeding the straw to
+the knife.
+
+5th, The metallic side pieces, D D, constructed as described, in
+combination with the bar, B, knife, C, feed rollers, E E, arranged
+substantially as set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the eccentric, M, on the knife shaft, eccentric
+rod, L, and oscillating arm, G1, when the latter are so arranged as to
+regulate the cut by adjusting the point of attachment, substantially in
+the manner set forth.
+
+
+72,063.--CONVERTIBLE SHOT GUN AND RIFLE.--Samuel McCulloch, Yellow
+Springs, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The removable barrel, C, constructed with external
+collars, c, and secured within a shot gun barrel, A, by a screw, D,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, Also the plug, F, for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,064.--DERRICK.--D. J. McDonald, Gold Hill, Nevada.
+
+I claim, 1st, The derrick standard, L, and frame, K, fitted in the
+derrick frame, J, and arranged as shown, for the ready adjustment of the
+standard, L.
+
+2d, The fitting of the derrick frame, J, on the wagon frame, as shown,
+to wit by means of the circular plate, D, frame, F, and circular plate,
+G, with the wheel, E, and pinion, Y, to admit of the ready turning of
+the derrick, as set forth.
+
+3d, The supports, D, provided with screws, a, and attached to the frame,
+B as shown, in connection with the levels, b, in platform, C, for the
+purpose of levelling the device, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The angular platform, C, applied to the wagon, A, when used in
+combination with a revolving derrick frame, J, substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,065.--AUGERS.--John A. McGee (assignor to Theodore Mace), New York
+city.
+
+I claim the boring instrument formed with a cutting edge extending
+outwardly from the base of the tapering screw, and curved backwards and
+downwards until it intersects the periphery of the tool, as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,066.--DRY DOCK.--Israel J. Merritt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The arrangement and combination with a floating section or
+dock, A, of one or more wells, through which a lifting chain or chains
+are passed down to the vessel or object to be raised, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The arrangement and combination of the lever, J, with the floating
+dock or section, A, and chain or chains, C, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The shape of the well, B, the same being made flaring from its top
+downwards, so as to allow the chains to go or be conducted from the
+mouth of the well directly towards the vessel or object to be raised,
+substantially as shown.
+
+
+72,067.--KNIFE AND FORK CLEANER.--John Merritt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the circular disks, D, leather or
+equivalent rubbers, K, shaft, A, holding plates, E E', adjusting nut,
+G, and adjusting screw, I, with each other and with the box, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the friction wheel, O, brush, N, and shaft, L,
+with each other, and with the disk, D, and box, B, substantially as
+herein shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the lever, M, spring, P, and hook, R, with the
+brush shaft, L, and box, B, substantially as herein shown and described,
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,068.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--A. Millochan, New York city,
+assignor to R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
+
+I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black by
+condensing the carbonaceous vapors upon a surface directly over the
+flame, that is constantly kept sufficiently cool by artificial means.
+
+
+72,069.--CAR BRAKE.--James Mitchell, La Porte, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the lever, A, rod, B, lever, C, pawls,
+D and D1, spring, D2, and ratchet wheel, E, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the shaft, E3, collar, R, arm, R', collar, S, and
+shaft, I, substantially as set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the shaft, I, spiral collar, U, lever, T, and
+arm, R, for disengaging the brakes, substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the ratchet bar, P, with the inclined face, P1,
+and catch lever, G, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, The combination of the ratchet bar, P, with its shoulder, P2, and
+the lever, T, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,070.--AUTOMATIC TABLE FOR TEACHING.--Hannah Munson, Rockford, Ill.,
+administratrix of the estate of Wm. C. Munson, deceased.
+
+I claim the combination of the frame, A, with its pivoted pointers, C C,
+and hooks, e e, and movable bars, B B, with pointers and charts, D, as
+constructed, the whole being arranged and used substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,071.--HYDRANT.--John G. Murdock, Cincinnati, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The hollow plunger, E, having the interior valve, I, and
+sleeve packing, F, which respectively close and encircle the supply and
+waste pipe, B, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the supply and waste pipe, B, and valve, I, the
+vertically adjustable hollow plunger, E, for the object stated.
+
+3d, The adjustable shoulder or lock nut, J, in combination and
+arrangement with the elements, B, D, I and E.
+
+4th, The arrangement of internally packed plunger, E, which surrounds
+and packs a vertical supply pipe, B, having one or more waste ways,
+D, and being enclosed within and guided by a cup, C, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,072.--CLEANER FOR LAMP CHIMNEYS.--R.B. Musson, Champaign, Ill.
+
+I claim a cleaner for lamp chimneys, bottles, and other articles of a
+similar character, consisting of strips of rubber, or other soft elastic
+substance, secure to a holder, and arranged in manner and for the
+purposes substantially above set forth and described.
+
+
+72,073.--BOOT AND SHOE HEEL.--Erastus Newhall, Lynn, assignor to himself
+and John R. Moffitt, Chelsea, Mass.
+
+I claim a heel made with a circular thread and a corresponding seat,
+when one or both of the two parts are made of elastic material, and are
+united substantially as described.
+
+
+72,074.--PORTABLE HOT AIR CONDUCTOR.--John B. Oldershaw, Baltimore, Md.
+
+I claim a portable hot air receiver and conductor, constructed, arranged
+and operating in connection with a stove, for the purpose of heating
+apartments above it, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,075.--VINE HOLDER.--Garret J. Olendorf and Albert O. Parshall,
+Middlefield, N.Y.
+
+We claim, 1st, The frame, A, constructed as described and set forth, for
+the purpose specified.
+
+2d. The cord, B, combined with and supported by frame, A, as described
+and set forth, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,076.--BREECH-LOADING FIRE-ARMS.--Henry O. Peabody (assignor to the
+Providence Tool Company), Providence, R.I.
+
+I claim combining the breech block, A, hinged at its posterior
+extremity, and operating as described, with the hammer, D, by means of
+the protuberant inclined plane, C, or its equivalent, substantially as
+described for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,077.--RAILWAY CROSSINGS.--Stanhope Perkins, Fairfield, England.
+
+I claim forming the points or V-parts of crossings, without splice, by
+bending the rail, prepared as above described, back upon itself, and
+securing the abutting parts in the manner and for the purpose above set
+forth.
+
+
+72,078.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
+
+I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black, by
+introducing atmospheric air to the flame, by artificial means, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,079.--AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, An axle box, substantially as shown and described, and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The sleeve or thimble, A, in combination with the end pieces, B,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The shoulder, a1, and the shoulder, a2, in combination with the
+sleeve A, and end pieces, B, substantially as shown and described, and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,080.--RAILWAY CHAIR.--Leander Pollock, (assignor to himself and John
+P. Schenck, Jr.), Matteawan, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, A railroad-chair which is divided by an inclined line drawn
+through the base, into two parts, A and B, each part carrying one of the
+cheeks, and all made and operating substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+2d, Interposing an elastic plate, g, between the edge of the upper base,
+d, and the stationary cheek, a, substantially as and for the purpose
+herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,081.--VENTILATING HAY-MOWS.--Geo. Race, Norwich, N.Y.
+
+I claim making vertical perforated pipes, having lateral branches
+extending out from the main pipe for the purpose of ventilating
+hay-mows, and stacks of hay or grain, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,082.--PNEUMATIC CAR.--Louis Ransom, Lansingburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim in combination with a pneumatic car, a series of metal cylinders
+for containing compressed air, the said cylinders being connected by
+pipes, so as to form one common reservoir substantially as described.
+
+2d, I also claim the combination, with a stove for warming the car, or
+other heating apparatus, a conducting pipe, for the compressed air, so
+located with reference to the stove or other heating apparatus that the
+compressed air in passing through it will become heated, and have its
+expansive power increased thereby, substantially as described.
+
+3d, I also claim the compound flexible pipe, constructed substantially
+as described.
+
+4th, I also claim the muffler, D, for the purpose of deadening the sound
+of the escaping air as described.
+
+
+72,083.--MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--E.B. Rich, (assignor to himself
+and Andre Cashing), Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim the sliding holder, B. and adjustable rail, C, in combination
+with the grinding wheel, D, constructed and arranged to operate as
+herein described, for the purpose specified.
+
+72.084.--AUTOMATIC REGISTER.--J.T. Buckley, Ottawa, Ill. administrator
+of the estate of Stephen Rigler, deceased.
+
+I claim 1st, Operating a register slide so as to regulate the
+temperature of apartments, by means of a column of mercury within a
+tube, which is arranged within the register itself and acts upon said
+slide through the means substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of an index hand, B, with a register arranged and
+operated by a column of mercury within a tube, which is arranged within
+the register itself, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The combination with a circular turning register slide, B, of
+mercury pipe, G', piston rod, g1, cross head, g, toothed lever, F,
+spur wheel, d, and shaft, b, arranged, constructed and operating
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,085.--SHOVEL PLOW, CULTIVATOR, ETC.--P.A. Ross, Harveys, Pa.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the notched rack, E, and removable pin,
+F, with the pivoted or rocking cross-bar, C, and slotted standard, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, Connecting the forward ends of the handles, D, to the beam, A, by
+means of the hook or eye-bolt, G, and pivoted bar or plate, H, when used
+in connection with the pivoted or rocking cross bar, C, and pin, F,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+72,086.--FENCE POST.--Robert Ramsey, New Wilmington, Pa.
+
+I claim the fence-post, P P' P", having dove-tail gains at its lower
+end, in combination with the parallel slits, A A', and the keys, e e e
+e, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,087.--CHURN.--J.A. Rowley, Vanceburg, Ky.
+
+I claim the arrangement substantially as described of the driving wheel,
+C, shafts, c c', spring, D, notched bracket, E e. and friction pulley, F
+G, for the purpose of imparting a rotary motion to the dasher shaft, f,
+in the manner herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,088.--STEAM TRAP.--David Saunders, Brooklyn, N.Y. assignor to Jos.
+Nason & Co., New York city.
+
+I claim 1st, The arrangement of the central part, C, of the cover and
+main cover, B, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+2d, The arrangement of the stop-joint between the floating part and
+the fixed part of the apparatus, whereby to avoid the clogging by
+accumulations of dirt as specified.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the tubes E and H, the tube, H, being mounted
+upon the floating part, substantially as herein specified.
+
+
+72,089.--DOOR SPRING.--Rudolph Schrader, Indianapolis, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The door-spring, constructed as described, consisting of
+the hollow socket, F, placed over the square shank of the door arm: and
+provided with the right angular arm, J, sleeve, E, to which the inner
+end of the coiled spring, D, is securely fastened, fitting at or
+alternating upon the socket, F, and provided with the right angular arm,
+I, resting against the post, H, in the case, A, the free end, G, of the
+spring resting against the opposite side of said post, all operating as
+described for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The spring, D, operated by means of the right angular arm, J, of the
+hollow shank, F, engaging with the outer end, G, of the spring when the
+door moves in one direction, and when moving in the opposite direction
+engaging with the arm, I, of the sleeve, E, to which the inner end
+of the spring is secured substantially as described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement within the case, A, of the spring,
+D, hollow socket, F, having arm, J, sleeve, E, having arm, I, post, H,
+and hook, G, operating as described for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,090.--POLE COUPLING FOR VEHICLES.--Anson Searls, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim the circular joints, B B, and the arrangement of the ratchet
+teeth, K K, springs, D D, and bolts, E E, in combination with the arm,
+A, substantially as described and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,091.--CARRIAGE.--Anson Searls, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, The axle composed of the steel bars, d and g, attached, as
+herein described.
+
+2d, The clip b, passing around under the axle, with its ends fastened
+to the plate a, on the rocker, both before and behind the axle,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,092.--STEAM ENGINE.--George Shale, Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The steam-chest, B, constructed with the chambers, gh,
+and partition, p, in combination with the steam and exhaust pipes, and
+cylinder, a, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The valve-rods, i i', provided with the recesses or chambers, k k,
+in combination with the partition, p, constructed as described, and
+operated by the lever, l, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,093.--FERRULE.--Archibald Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a ferrule, provided internally, or at its inner side, with
+oblique spurs or projections, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,094.--FENCE POST.--Warren H. Shay, Sylvania, Ohio.
+
+I claim the plank standards, B B, joined by the pins, a a, the braces, A
+A, and the cross-piece, C, combined and secured by the dove-tail tenons,
+o b, the gib and key, c d, and the keys, g g, substantially as and for
+the purpose herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,095.--TABULAR HEATER.--C.J.Shepard, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the grate, E, ash-pit, D, and
+combustion-chamber, C, with the slide-valve, I, for the purposes
+indicated.
+
+2d, The slide-valve at the junction of the upper and under front flue,
+for the purposes described.
+
+3d, The upper front flue covered externally with a non-conducting lining
+as a portion of the combustion-chamber.
+
+4th, The corrugated tubular externally-flanged chamber, provided with an
+incombustible termination, constructed and operating substantially as
+shown for the purposes pointed out.
+
+5th, A semi-cylindrical reverberating chamber of combustion, when
+combined with a flue and a series of tubes, for the purposes specified.
+
+6th, A feeding-chamber in combination with an arched chamber of
+combustion and the abutments for properly distributing the fuel upon the
+grate.
+
+7th, Constructing the bed-plate or grate-plate in such a manner that the
+same shall form a support for the grate and brick-work of the chamber of
+combustion, as well as the bed of the front flue.
+
+8th, The division-plate, in combination with a series of tubes, for the
+purposes fully described.
+
+
+72,096.--WINDOW-SASH SUPPORTER.--J.W.Simpson, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim the lever, d, and wedge, b, constructed, combined, and operated
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose hereinabove set forth.
+
+Also, the socket, m, with its ratch, n, and the catch, i, on the lever,
+d, in combination with the lever and wedge, in the manner and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,097.--STAKE-HOLDER FOR RAILROAD CARS.--Thomas A. Slack, Peoria
+county, Ill.
+
+I claim the combination of revolving staple, stakes, and divisional
+"coal sides." as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,098.--EXCAVATOR.--Benjamin Slusser, Sidney, Ohio, assignor to himself
+and Elias M. Gluck, same place.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method of elevating or adjusting the plough of an
+excavator by the rotary motion of the forward axle, derived from the
+forward wheels by means of the clutches, a' a', substantially as and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the above, the plough, P, racks, r r, and
+pinion, a, when the latter is fixed to the axle, and operates to raise
+the plough by power derived from the axle, substantially as and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+3d, The combination of the rocking cart, C, gear, e e'e", apron, B, and
+plough, P, when the parts are so constructed and arranged that by the
+raising or depressing of the plough, the wheels, e e', shall be
+thrown into or out of gear, and the apron put in motion or stopped,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+4th. The combination of the looped rods, w w w, with the arms, v v v,
+doors, m m' m", and lever, 1", substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+5th, The lips or projections, o o, of the doors, m m' m", substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th. The combination of the rod, u, lever, l', spring, s, trigger,
+n, doors, m m' m", having the lips, o o o, rod, y', and hook, y,
+substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,099.--AUGER HANDLE.--Daniel Y. Smith, Joliet, Ill.
+
+I claim the combination of the ferrule, a, with the annular nut, e, and
+flat spring, c, when constructed and arranged as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+72,100.--MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--J.B.Smith, Milwaukee, Wis.
+
+I claim cutter, B, gauge, E, and adjustable cone-mandrel, D, in
+combination, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,101.--RAISING OILS AND BURNING-FLUIDS BY PNEUMATIC PRESSURE.--John
+Henry Smith, Allegheny city, Pa.
+
+I claim raising, by pneumatic pressure, oils or burning-fluids from an
+oil or fluid compartment of a ship or other vessel, and mixing with said
+oil and fluid the gas generated therefrom, as herein described and set
+forth.
+
+Also, the combination and arrangement of the pipes, A B C f and f', when
+used in connection with the oil or fluid compartment, R, of a ship or
+other vessel, the whole being constructed, arranged, and operating
+substantially in the manner hereon described and set forth.
+
+Also, in connection with the above, ejecting fine jets of water into the
+flame, caused by the burning of the oil or fluid and other matter mixed
+therewith, as herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,102.--SHIP FOR TRANSPORTING PETROLEUM.--John H. Smith, Allegheny
+city, Pa.
+
+I claim, providing the hulls of ships and other vessels with a
+compartment for oils and burning fluids, said compartment being
+protected with water, and furnished with supply and discharge pipes,
+substantially as herein described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,103.--DEVICE FOR SHEARING AND CLIPPING WOOL.--R.T.Smith and
+J.K.Priest, Nashua, N.H.
+
+I claim, 1st, The revolving spring cutter or cutters, O, in connection
+with a cutter-plate.
+
+2d, The open cutter-plate, P.
+
+3d, The shield, N, in connection with the cylinder, C, covering shaft,
+M, and extending into groove, g, substantially in the manner and for the
+purpose herein described.
+
+
+72,104.--CORN PLOUGH.--John Snyder, Williamsfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the tongue, H, strap, L, and upright, K, with
+the forward end of the central beam, A, substantially as herein shown
+and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,105.--BOOT-HEEL POLISHER.--V.K.Spear, Lynn, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The reciprocating polisher, moving in the line of an arc
+of a circle, by means of mechanism substantially as herein described,
+and having an elastic bearing, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with a reciprocating polisher, substantially as
+described, I claim the pivoted sliding frame to support the boot or shoe
+constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,106.--MEANS FOR PROPELLING VESSELS.--Robt.R. Spedden and Daniel F.
+Stafford, Astoria, Oregon.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the rack-frame, K, racks, I and J, and
+ratchet wheel, H, with each other and with a shaft, D, for the purpose
+of applying power to said shaft, substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+2d, The combination of the stationary post, O, pitman, N, rocking-post,
+M, and adjusting slide, L, with each other, with the rack frame, K, and
+with the hinged parts of a vessel or other structure, one or both of
+said hinged parts floating in the water, so as to be acted upon by the
+motion of the waves, substantially as herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,107.--CULTIVATOR.--C.E.Steller, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The hinged runners, J W, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The slotted sides, A A and B B, in combination with the shanks, C D
+E, arranged to be set at different angles, and fastened by set-screws, Z
+Z, as described.
+
+3d, The combination of the guide-bar, E, arranged to be raised and
+lowered, with rear standards, H H, and sides, A A B B, as described.
+
+4th, The combination of standards, G G, hinged runners, J W, and sides,
+A A B B, as set forth.
+
+5th, The shanks, U, of shovel, T, arranged to fit in a socket, V, and
+bar, S, in combination with standards, G G, and cross-bar, I, as and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, The double evener, L, arranged substantially as set forth.
+
+7th, The double evener, L, in combination with braces, O O and P P, with
+or without braces, Y, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,108.--EYE CUP.--Benj. F. Stephens, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim a pair of bowls, united by tubes or necks to an exhaustion-bag
+or ball, as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,109.--HARVESTER RAKE.--Edward Stewart, Fort Madison, Iowa.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the shafts, D E and G, with their respective
+wheels, crank, I, and pitman, J, with its dividing end, J', connecting
+the arms, e e, upon the box, K', at the end of shaft, K, the whole
+constructed and operating substantially as and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+
+72,110.--STREET PAVEMENT.--H. M. Stow, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, A wooden pavement, composed of alternate tiers of
+square-ended and wedge-shaped blocks, the wedge-shaped ends of the
+latter being driven down into a foundation-bed of sand or earth,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, A wooden pavement, composed of blocks with lower ends wedge-formed,
+and all driven down into a foundation-bed of sand or earth,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,111.--STREET PAVEMENT.--H. M. Stow, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cast iron plates, with projecting wedge-shaped flanges
+to be driven into the sand or earth, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, Also, a pavement composed of alternate tiers of cast iron plates,
+with projecting wedge-shaped flanges and wedge-shaped wooden blocks,
+driven into the sand and earth, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,112.--WASHING MACHINE.--John D Swartz, Milton, Pa
+
+I claim, 1st, The slotted aims, g, bearing the shaft, D, and rubber, C,
+when such arms are connected at their lower ends by the slotted bar, E,
+through which the spring, G, passes as herein described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+2d, The combination of the semi-circular rubber, C, slotted arms, g,
+shaft, D, slotted cross-bar, E, spirally grooved rollers, d, in the
+curved frames, B, the spring, G, and rack, H, as herein described for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,113.--PORTABLE FENCE.--G. D. Sweigert, Martic township, Pa., assignor
+to himself, John Sweigert and Felix W. Sweigert.
+
+I claim a portable fence, combined of round wrought-iron posts, C,
+bed-plate, A, rails, B, scarfed, and applied with intervening ferrules,
+D, head and bottom washers, F, all arranged in the manner and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,114.--VARIABLE CRANK FOR BORING MACHINE.--G. C. Taft, Worcester,
+Mass., assignor to Theodore Mace, Sing Sing, N.Y.
+
+I claim the two variable cranks, constructed as specified, and applied
+in the manner shown, to the shaft or axis of the boring machine, as and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,115.--ROTARY TAKE-UP FOR KNITTING MACHINE.--James Teachout,
+Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stationary scroll plate, C, placed over the center of
+motion of take-up of knitting machines, for the purpose described.
+
+2d, Also, in combination with the scroll plate, C, the toothed gear, D,
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also, the toothed wheel, D, or its equivalent, either separately, or
+combined with the described appendages e i g i K, arranged as shown and
+described as operating substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+4th, Also, in combination with the above, the adjustable gear, s, and
+concentric gears, s', for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,116.--KNITTING MACHINE.--James Teachout, Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, Forming the "jacks" or loop-lifters, B, with a projecting
+are, f, and depressed arc, g, for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, n combination with the arc, f, and arch, g, the rounded end, as
+shown and described.
+
+3d, In combination with the described knitting jacks, a retaining hub or
+device, constructed and arranged as shown and described.
+
+72117,--KNITTING MACHINE--James Teachout, Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The vertically adjustable collars or rings, G and H, for
+the purposes described.
+
+2d, In combination with the collars, G and H, the partitions or wings,
+k, and groove, l, as set forth.
+
+3d, In combination with the adjustable collars, G and H, wings, k, and
+groove, l, the "jacks" or lifters, M, formed as shown and described, for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,118.--MANUFACTURING ILLUMINATING GAS.--J. B. Terry, Hartford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method herein described of heating air charged with
+hydrocarbon vapor, so as to render it non-condensable previous to its
+delivery as an illuminating gas, for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The employment of a retort or other heating medium interposed
+between the carbureter and gas holder or other gas-delivering or
+gas-burning device, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The employment of one or more burners under the retort or vessel,
+for the purpose of heating the same under the arrangement herein shown
+and described.
+
+4th, The combination, with the carbureting vessel and intermediate
+heater, of a jacket under or around the sand carbureter, and a flue
+connecting the jacket with said heater, substantially in the manner and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,119.--LOOMS.--S. T. Thomas and J. H. Dolley, Guildford, N.H.
+
+We claim, in combination with the lever, g, arranged to operate as set
+forth, the incline, n, or its equivalent, for relieving the picker from
+the action of the spring, i, to permit free movement of the shuttle
+boxes, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,120.--GATE.--John W. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass.
+
+I claim a gate, made of metallic tubing and connections, substantially
+as herein set forth and described.
+
+
+72,121.--TAIL-PIECE FOR VIOLINS.--James Thoms, South Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim applying a winch to the tail-piece of a violin, substantially as
+and for the purpose herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,122.--FOLDING BEDSTEAD AND CRIB.--R. S. Titcomb, Gloversville, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A folding bedstead or crib, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, a rotating bedding-box, A, in combination with the head and
+foot-boards of a bedstead or crib, substantially as shown and described,
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, Folding head and foot-boards, composed of the parts, F and C,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The swinging sides, A', in combination with the box, A, and the
+head and foot-boards, F C, substantially as shown and described, and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,123.--STEAM ENGINE.--J. F. Troxel, Bloomsville, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of the oscillating valve, T, and
+arrangement of the openings, S P P', and R, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+2d, Also the arrangement of the piston rods, K and L, operating in one
+and the same end of the cylinder, substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,124.--WARDROBE.--Nathan Turner, West Lynn, Mass.
+
+I claim a convertible wardrobe, closet, or bookcase, with swinging
+or folding sides, C, and swinging or folding top, A, and bottom, B,
+substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,125.--APPARATUS FOR DISTILLING OILS.--Herbert W.C. Tweddle,
+Pittsburg, Pa
+
+I claim, 1st, A trough or troughs, having perforations for the passage
+of the oil in small quantities and furnished with points near to such
+perforations, so as to cause the oil to pass therefrom in drops, or fine
+streams, or thin films or layers, over heated pipes or tubes placed
+thereunder, when used within a vacuum still, for the purposes
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, In a vacuum still for distilling oil, the use of a series or coil
+of steam pipe, placed horizontally, one under another, as a series of
+evaporating surfaces, substantially as and for the purposes above set
+forth.
+
+3d, In a vacuum still for distilling oil, a series or coil of steam jet
+pipes, e, in combination with a series or coil of evaporating pipes, a,
+substantially as and for the purposes above set forth.
+
+4th, Combining together a series of apparatus, such as hereinbefore
+described, for the purpose of procuring a continuous distillation
+of petroleum, each member of a series consisting of a vacuum still
+containing a coil of steam pipe as evaporating surfaces, and troughs
+for the gradual distillation of the oil, in combination with suitable
+condensing apparatus, substantially as and and for the purposes
+hereinbefore set forth.
+
+5th, A vacuum residnum receiver D, connected to and in combination with
+a vacuum still, or a battery of such stills, substantially in the manner
+and for the purposes above set forth.
+
+
+72,126.--DISTILLING HYDROCARBON OILS.--Herbert W. C. Tweddle, Pittsburg,
+Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, In distilling hydrocarbon oils, vaporizing the oil by
+causing it to flow in a thin film or layer over the surfaces of a series
+of heated pipes in a vacuum still, with or without the application of
+superheated steam, substantially as above described.
+
+2d, The application of the process of distillation, hereinbefore
+described, to the re-distillation of fire-distilled oils, for the
+purpose of producing an oil similar to the refined oil of commerce,
+substantially as above set forth.
+
+3d, Securing a continuous and complete distillation of hydrocarbon oils
+by causing the oil to flow over the surfaces of a succession of heated
+pipes in different vacuum stills, the temperature of such pipes
+increasing in each successive still, so as to drive off at first more
+volatile ingredients, and then those less so, and so on till only the
+residuum remains, substantially as hereinbefore described.
+
+
+72,127.--GRAIN DRILL.--Joseph G. Yale, Cumberland Co, Pa.
+
+I claim the quarti-elliptical shovel, B, with its base, E E', coming to
+a point at E, the rod, C, the rod, H, with thereon the balls, D and D',
+together with the funnel, A, all constructed and operating in the manner
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,128.--WINDOW-SASH STOP.--George R. Vanderbilt (assigner to himself,
+J. J. Lindstrom, and D. W. Stidolph), Mount Vernon, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The two clamping plates, and the tightening bolt, combined
+and operated substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The springs, arranged in relation to the plates, c d, substantially
+as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,129.--MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.--George W. van Dusen, Williamsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of lever, V, with finger piece,
+Y, at one end and stud, b, at the other valve, G, and air passage, E,
+closed by a flexible diaphragm, K, substantially as herein described,
+and for the purpose of producing, by means of air, an action upon any
+suitable sound-producing mechanism through the movement of a sheet or
+strip perforated, or in any other eqivalent manner prepared.
+
+
+72,130.--WATER INDICATOR FOR BOILERS.--Andreas Vang, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the globe, a, arm, b, cylinder, c, indicator,
+f, and whistle, g, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,131.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Oliver Vanorman, Ripon, Wis.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the fork heads, B B', in the frame, A, and
+with the arms, C C', rollers, e e, and cords, D D, as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,132.--WASHING MACHINE.--Lewis Vaughan, Rapids, O.
+
+I claim the adjustable bottom, B, and spring lever, I, as arranged
+in combination with the roller, C, in the manner substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,133.--HAY RAKER AND LOADER.--Albert Vose, Pittsfield, assignor to
+himself and Ambros S. Vose, Randolph, Vt.
+
+I claim, 1st, the fork arm, b, hinged or pivoted to the frame in line
+with the axle, and operated by means of friction blocks, as described.
+
+2d, The friction blocks, d, in combination with fork arm, b, and
+eccentric levers, e, arranged as described.
+
+3d, The fork arms, b, in combination with the freely-swiveling fork bar,
+o, operated as described.
+
+4th, The forks, q, pivoted in swiveling bar, o, and operated by means of
+levers, v, and rods, cords, or chains, substantially as described.
+
+5th, The levers, v, mounted on fork bars or arms, b, in combination with
+the fork, q, substantially as described.
+
+6th, The combination of forks, q, spring, t, chains, w, and levers, v,
+with the fork arm, b, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+7th, The means for opening and closing the lifting forks in combination
+with a means for operating the friction blocks, or their equivalent,
+whereby they are operated simultaneously, as described.
+
+8th, The lever, e, for closing the forks and applying the friction
+blocks, as described, in combition with the arms, g, for releasing the
+same as described.
+
+9th, The extension, x, of the pivoted fork bars, b, in combination with
+cords or chains, 5, operating as described.
+
+10th, The curved or semicircular rake head, or its equivalent,
+arranged in rear of and operated in connection with the lifting fork,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,134.--WASHING MACHINE.--George E. Wade, Jefferson City, Mo.
+
+I claim the lever, M, the spiral metal plate, F, the wash boards, A and
+B, corrugated as shown, and the springs, c c' c". In combination with a
+common wash tub, when constructed, arranged, and operating substantially
+as shown and specified.
+
+
+72,135.--BOLT AND RIVET MACHINE.--John Wakefield, Birmingham, England,
+assignor to Isaac Smith and William Fothergill Bartho.
+
+I claim, 1st, the arrangement or combination, substantially as
+hereinbefore described, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, of
+the vertical dies, b b, for cutting off and carrying the cut-off
+length of rod, and for shaping the head of the rivet or bolt, with the
+horizontal punch or die, m, for shaping the shank of the rivet or bolt,
+and upsetting the end of the rivet or bolt into a head in the vertical
+dies.
+
+2d, The arrangement or combination of parts hereinbefore described, and
+illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for giving motion to the said
+vertical dies, b b, and horizontal punch or die, m.
+
+3d, The arrangement or combination of parts hereinbefore described and
+illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for removing the finished
+rivet or bolt from the horizontal punch or die.
+
+
+72,136.--EGG BEATER.--Dudley Webster, Washington, D. C.
+
+I claim as a new article of manufacture an egg-beater spoon, constructed
+as described, viz., with its circumference and the edges of an inner
+central opening serrated as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,137.--BRICK MACHINE.--P.V.Westfall, Kalamazoo, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, the combination of the two molding cylinders, C C, when
+the molding recesses, I I, in said cylinders, and their intermediate
+followers, J J, are so proportioned with each other that the faces of
+the said followers cannot be brought in contact with each other, and
+when the said follower pieces have substantially the degree of curvature
+herein represented and described.
+
+2d, In connection with the molding cylinders, C C, I also claim the
+central shaft, b, and its operating levers, L L, in combination with
+the jointed rods, n n, and the crank arms, m m, on the respective cam
+shafts, for operating all the cams simultaneously, substantially in the
+manner herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also the vibrating spring scraper, i, in combination with the wire
+cloth belt, w, when arranged with the molding cylinders, C C, and
+operated substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+72,138.--APPARATUS FOR ENAMELING PHOTOGRAPHIC PICTURES.--Nathaniel
+Weston, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim the rest, A, for the glass, or its equivalent, the use of the
+glasses, B B, the weight G, the fastenings, H, the clamps, E E, or their
+equivalents, in combination, for the purposes, herein set forth.
+
+
+72,139.--VALVE GEAR FOR STEAM ENGINES.--Norman W. Wheeler, Brooklyn,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, Opening the ports, as i' i" so as to suspend the operation
+of the moving force upon the valve or valves at the period when the
+steam is cut off, and before the exhaust is opened, substantially as and
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+2d, Also the closure of certain ports, as i' i" and k' k", so as to
+cause the valve or valves to resume the movement toward its or their
+full throw at the proper period, substantially as and for the purposes
+herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also opening the proper ports, as h' h, so as to suspend the moving
+force operating upon the valve or valves, when they or it have reached
+the proper limit of throw, substantially as and for the purposes herein
+set forth.
+
+4th, Also regulating the times of closing passages, so as to induce
+the cutting-off movement of the valve or valves, at variable periods,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+5th, Also changing a continuous reciprocating motion derived from an
+eccentric, or equivalent moving part of the engine, to an intermittent
+reciprocating motion, by means of a hydraulic apparatus as hereinbefore
+described, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+72,140.--DITCHING MACHINE.--A.H.Whitacre and T.S.Whitacre, Morrow, Ohio.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the sled, A, and the frame, B,
+connected by the racks and pinions, c a, at the corners, arranged and
+operating substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The pulleys, D and E, carrying the endles chain, g, with the scoops,
+h h, in combination, with the drum, C, the plungers, n n, operating
+by the double incline, p, around the wheel, K, and the sweep, F,
+constructed and operating substantially as and for the purpose herein
+described.
+
+
+72,141.--FARM FENCE.--Samuel P. Williams, Sheridan, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application and use of the triangular brace posts, B B,
+and tie-rod, C, in the construction of farm fences, in the manner
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,142.--VENTILATING TUNNEL.--Hugh B. Wilson, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method of applying street lamp posts, and awning
+and other useful or ornamental posts, pillars, or structures, to the
+purposes of ventilating underground railway tunnels, substantially as
+within described.
+
+2d. Also the combination of street lamp posts, and awning and other
+posts, pillars, or structures, whether for ornament or use, with the
+connecting tubes of such railway tunnels, substantially in manner set
+forth.
+
+
+72,143.--MEDICAL COMPOUND.--J.T. Wilson, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the above-named ingredients in the manner as
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,144.--SHOE LIFTER.--Wm.H. Winans, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the lever plate, A, griping plate, B,
+spring, b, and holding level, C, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+2d, The teeth or studs, a', provided upon the inner surface of the
+griping plate B, and arranged in relation with the back of the plate, A,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,145.--STOVE.--T.W.Wisner, Howell, Mich.
+
+I claim the portable hop-drying stove, constructed as described, of
+the corrugated side and end plates, A, supported upon the ash pan, B,
+extending the entire length of the stove, and mounted upon wheels,
+the adjustable grate placed at b, in the center of the stove, and the
+boiler, all arranged as described for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,146.--PAPER FILE.--John Wolfe, Washington, D. C.
+
+I claim the paper file or holder constructed and operated as herein
+recited.
+
+
+72,147.--LATHE BOX AND JOURNAL.--Aurin Wood, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination and relative arrangement of the oil box,
+B, and grove, a, and inclined oil passage, e, formed in the bottom part,
+A, of the journal box, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+herein shown and specified.
+
+The combination of the journal, C, having the peculiarly shaped grooves,
+d d, cut in its surface, with the journal box, D, provided in its lower
+part with the oil box, inclined oil passage, and groove, a, under the
+arrangement substantially as herein shown and set forth.
+
+
+72,148.--LATHE FOR TURNING SHAFTING.--Aurin Wood, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination with the bed of the lathe, provided with a
+reservoir or receptacle, as described, of the sliding tool carriage and
+the pump, attached to and moving with said carriage, substantially as
+and for the purposes shown and set forth.
+
+2d, The combination with the sliding tool carriage and pump, mounted
+upon said carriage, of the cup, C, and tube connecting said cup with the
+pump, substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein shown and
+described.
+
+3d, The method of operating the pump by connecting the piston rod of the
+same with a friction wheel, actuated by the rotation of the shaft
+which is being turned in the machine, in the manner herein shown and
+specified.
+
+
+72,149.--FINGER BAR FOR HARVESTER.--Walter A. Wood, Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
+
+I claim, bevelling off the front upper corner of the finger bar,
+to afford a seat for the sickle or scythe bar, to vibrate upon, in
+combination with beveling off the lower side of the finger bar, for the
+reception of the guard finger.
+
+
+72,150.--CURTAIN FIXTURE.--William H. Woods, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the lever dog, e, with the cross foot, e, engaging and
+disengaging the teeth of the rack, b b, in combination with the
+swivelled knob, d, having a cross bar, g, and working in the slot, a
+a, of the racket case, A, substantially as and for the purpose herein
+described.
+
+
+72,151.--CHIMNEY.--Ebenezer S. Phelps, Jr., Wyanet, Ill.
+
+I claim the device above described, consisting of the iron box, A, and
+drawer, B, constructed and arranged as shown, when used in combination
+with the chimney, D, substantially in the manner and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+REISSUES.
+
+62,057.--BRICK MACHINE.--Philip H. Kells, Adrian, Mich. Dated March
+19,1867. Reissue 2,810.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the annular mold bed, B, and the
+central hub or support, C, substantially as described and represented.
+
+2d, The adjustable wedge-shaped cut off, d, arranged and employed in the
+manner and for the purpose explained.
+
+3d, Ihe arrangement upon the mold wheel of the two pug mills on opposite
+portions, substantially as described.
+
+4th, An annular mold wheel, provided with cogs or gear teeth upon its
+periphery, and mounted upon a central hub or support, substantially as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+DESIGNS.
+
+2,846.--MASONIC BADGE--Virgil Price, New York city.
+
+2,847.--COOK'S STOVE.--Russell Wheeler, Utica, N.Y.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR REISSUES.
+
+
+_Application has been made to the Commissioner of Patents for the
+Reissue of the following Patents, with new claims as subjoined.
+Parties who desire to oppose the grant of any of these reissues should
+immediately address MUNN & Co., 37 Park Row, N.Y._
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+40,571.--ROTARY ENGINE.--Metropolitan Rotary Engine Co. (assignees by
+mesne assignments of Adolph Mulochan), New York city. Dated Nov. 10,
+1863. Application for reissue received and filed Sept. 27, 1867.
+
+1st, The combination with the outer stationary case, d, and its
+concentric inner cylinder or flanges, x, of the eccentric wheel, ring or
+rim, c, fast to the rotating shaft and carrying radial slides or pistons
+for simultaneous action and exposure to the steam or fluid in chambers,
+y and z, on opposite sides or peripheries of the ring, c, essentially as
+herein set forth.
+
+2d, The pipes, i l n o, and valves or cocks k k' m' and m', in
+combination--with the ring c and pistons acting in the steam spaces, y
+and z, substantially as specified.
+
+
+2,821 (whole No. 33,825).--LAMP.--Charles W. Cahoon, Portland Me Dated
+Dec. 3, 1861. Application for reissue received and filed Nov 23 1867.
+
+1st, A lever with chimney fastenings having that part of it on which
+the chimney rests extended so as to form a deflector substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The deflector board or flat shaped or nearly so when made not
+only as a deflector but partly as a chimney holder substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The combination of the said deflector with the conical foraminous
+piece of metal and the cylindrical tubular air screen for the purpose of
+forming the air chamber, A, protecting the flame and admitting the air
+from below the same, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The combination with the lever for raising the chimney of the
+deflector air screen and foraminous piece of metal, substantially as and
+for the purposes specified.
+
+5th, The ring surrounding the wiek tube a little above the top of the
+same with the standards, s s, substantially as and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+6th, A chimney holder having a projection for manipulating the same,
+chimney fastenings, a deflector and a joint substantially as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+7th, The combination of the ring, f, supports, s s, and air screen, c,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+8th, The combination of the glass body of a lamp with a metallic handle,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+61,956.--COOKING STOVE.--J.J. Savage Troy, N.Y. Dated Feb. 12, 1867
+Application for reissue received and filed Dec. 4, 1867.
+
+1st, I claim constructing a heating stove with its fuel door way or
+aperture, B, below, and forward of its flame or combustion chamber and
+contiguous to or adjoining its fire box, A, in manner substantially as
+and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+2d, I claim the combination of the fuel door way or aperture, B, and
+the firebox, A, extended contiguously thereunder as applied to heating
+stoves, in manner substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, I claim in combination with a heating stove having its fuel door
+way in the position as herein described, the employment therewith of a
+lifting lever, F, substantially in manner as and for the purposes herein
+set forth.
+
+4th, I claim, in a heating stove, in combination with a fire box, back
+lining plates and its fuel door way or aperture, B, the arrangement of a
+front lining plate, E, in position between the flame chamber, C, and the
+said fuel aperture in manner substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+5th, In combination with a lever lifter, F, applied to heating stoves in
+manner as herein described, I claim the employment of a holding hook, b,
+and catch ridge, e, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, I claim so constructing a heating stove in manner substantially as
+described herein that fresh fuel may be cast directly into its fire box
+below and between ignited fuel or coke therein, in manner substantially
+as herein set forth for the purposes specified.
+
+
+16,944.--GUN POWDER KEG.--Henry E. Irenee L. and Eugene Du Pont
+(assignees of James Wilson and William Wilson, J. and Charles Green
+for themselves) Wilmington, Del. Dated March 31, 1857. Application for
+reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, As a new article of manufacture a keg or can with a series of
+corrugations representing hoops which give combined strength and finish.
+
+2d, Casting the female screw for the stopper on a tap or mandrel, as set
+forth.
+
+3d, The extra ring or boss, D, and head, C, as set forth.
+
+
+62,693.--MACHINE FOR CUTTING THREADS ON BOLTS.--Schweitzer Patent Bolt
+Co. (assignees of Franzis Schweizer), New York city. Dated March 5,
+1867. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, The sliding or movable heads, N O, in combination with the lever,
+P, and cutter or dies, a b, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.
+
+2d, The adjustable lever, P, provided with arms, d e, substantially as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The elastic rest, g, constructed and operating substantially as and
+for the purpose shown and described.
+
+
+53,169.--MARKING WHEEL.--Horace Holt, New York city. Dated Jan. 23,
+1866. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, The combination of the type wheel, A, inking roller, C, and handle,
+B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The ink reservoir, e, in combination with the roller, C, type wheel,
+A, and handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The projecting flanges, b, on the type wheel, A, constructed and
+operating substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The stop, h, in combination with the type wheel, A, and handle, B,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, Ihe spring, g, in combination with the stop, h, type wheel, A, and
+handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+18,872.--BORING MACHINE.--A. Wyckoff (assignee by mesne assignments of
+La Fayette Stevens), Elmira, N.Y. Dated Dec. 15, 1857. Application for
+reissue received and filed Nov. 29, 1867.
+
+1st, Ihe hollow cylindrical stock of an annular auger in combination
+with a spiral flange with such a pitch as will remove the cuttings
+horizontally as made and deliver them from the opening of the annular
+kerf, substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of a hollow annular bit having their cutting lips
+projecting in the direction of the rotation of the bit, a hollow
+cylindrical stock and a spiral flange substantially as described.
+
+3d, An annular bit formed in one piece and used in combination with
+a hollow cylindrical stock for cutting an annular kerf in a stick of
+timber, substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, Ihe loose independent collar, f, provided with knife edges, g g,
+to keep it from turning for the purpose of furnishing a bearing for the
+head of the auger while in operation.
+
+5th, The sharp annular spur, c, for the purpose of centering and guiding
+the auger and at the same time leaving a core of the material bored in
+the center of the auger, in the manner specified.
+
+6th, The oblique traversing rests, O O, in combination with the screws,
+t t, and dogs, Q, for the purpose of adjusting the timber to the auger
+as described and holding it firmly while under the operation of the
+auger.
+
+
+66,608.--DREDGING MACHINE.--James H. McLean, St Louis, Mo. Dated July 9,
+1867. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 8, 1867.
+
+1st, The adjustable dredging frame, C, when such adjustment is produced
+by a derrick, i i, and fall, when constructed and operated substantially
+as shown and specified,
+
+2d, The scoops, d, of a dredging machine having circular vertical
+cutting edges in advance of the usual lateral cutting edge, W, Fig. 1,
+when constructed and operating substantially as shown and specified.
+
+3d, In combination with the dredging vessel the pins, L, for the purpose
+of moving the same, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The dredger, the receiving and discharging apron and the derrick
+of a dredging machine all in combination, when constructed and operated
+substantially as shown and specified.
+
+
+49,992.--SLEEPING CAR.--George M. Pullman, Chicago Ill., assignee of
+Ben. Field, Albion, N.Y., and George M. Pullman, Chicago, Ill. Dated
+Sept. 19 1865. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 26, 1867.
+
+1st, The berth, A, permanently connected with the side of the car by
+hinges, B, in combination with the recess to receive the same when
+turned up, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of
+jointed suspenders to support the inner side of the berth that will
+fold together to permit the berth to be turned up, substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of the
+sliding partition, I, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described, of
+the movable head board, J, substantially as described.
+
+5th, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of
+a counterpoise to facilitate the handling of the same substantially as
+described.
+
+6th, Constructing a car seat with the back and seat cushions hinged
+together and disconnected from the seat frame so that the back cushion
+may be placed on the seat frame and the seat cushion extended to meet
+the seat cushion of the opposite chair, substantially as described.
+
+
+48,555.--DOOR BOLT.--The Stanley Works (assignees of William H. Hart),
+New Britain, Conn. Dated July 4, 1865. Application for reissue received
+and filed Oct 29 1867.
+
+1st, Making the barrel of a door or shutter bolt of sheet metal,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+2d, The bolt catch or keeper with the base plate formed with a flanch
+at right angles, substantially as described, that it may be secured by
+screws parallel with the axis of the bolt, substantially as described.
+
+
+29,430.--INDEX DOOR PLATE.--E.M. Montague, Boston, Mass., assignee of
+Nathan Ames, Saugus Center, Mass. Dated July 31, 1860. Application for
+reissue received and filed Oct. 15, 1866.
+
+1st, In use in a door plate of a tablet or slate and an adjustable plate
+or disk having figures or readable signs or characters for the purposes
+specified and set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the above door plate a rotating disk, C, marked
+with the hours and parts of an hour, as shown in Fig. 2, said disk being
+confined in the center to a spindle, D, which passes through the door,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The spring, S, arranged, combined and operating substantially as
+described.
+
+
+65,018.--STEAM GENERATOR GAGE LOCK.--Thomas Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.
+Dated May 21, 1867. Application for reissue received and filed Oct. ll,
+1867.
+
+The construction and arrangement of whistle with gage valve whereby to
+indicate the sound produced by steam or steam and water commingled or
+water unmingled with steam, substantially as set foath.
+
+
+49,847.--STEAM GENERATOR.--John R. Eckman, Green Post office Pa.,
+assignee of John D. Beers, Philadelphia, Pa. Dated Sept. 12, 1865.
+Application for reissue received and filed Sept. 30, 1867.
+
+1st. Broadly the circular plate or ring, b, as shown and described.
+
+2d, The plate, H, encircling the fire box, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+3d, Forming a water space between the inner surface of the boiler shell,
+A, and the plate or ring, b, as shown and described.
+
+
+9,286.--MACHIHFRY FOR CUTTING LATHS PROM A REVOLVING LOG.--Jonathan C.
+Brown, Brooklyn, N.Y., assignee of Henry C. Smith, Cleveland, Ohio.
+Dated Sept. 28, 1852. Application for reissue received and filed Dec, 5,
+1867.
+
+1st, Turning the log to be cut by driving the mandrels at each end
+thereof by gearing them directly with the driving shaft, substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The dog, a, and its appurtenances for connecting the log with the
+mandrels and disconnecting it therefrom, as specified.
+
+3d, The combination of the cylinder cutter, K, and the stripping knife
+moved up simultaneously and automatically, all substantially as and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
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+
+NOTE--_The above claims for Reissue are now pending before the Patent
+Office and will not be officially passed upon until the expiration of 30
+days from the date of filing the application. All persons who desire
+to oppose the grant of any of these claims should make immediate
+application.
+
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+VOL. XVII., No. 26....[NEW SERIES.]...._Twenty-first Year_.
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+NEW YORK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1867.
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+THE LAST NUMBER OF VOLUME XVII.
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+
+We give in this number a full index of the volume of which this is
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+probably most do--than publishing the index in a separate sheet. The
+list of claims in this number will be found to be unusually full, a
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+
+A CHANGE AT THE PATENT OFFICE.
+
+
+T.C. Theaker has resigned as Commissioner of Patents. A number of
+gentlemen are mentioned as candidates for the succession, prominent
+among whom are B. T. James and Charles Mason. Mr. James has acted in the
+capacity of primary Examiner in the Engineering Class for a number of
+years, and has filled his position acceptably. Judge Mason held the
+Commissionership from 1853 to 1857, and his whole administration was
+marked with reform and ability. Judge Mason was educated at West Point,
+and he is a man of sterling integrity, a sound jurist, experienced in
+patent law, and a splendid executive officer. One thing may be relied
+upon, if Judge Mason should receive and accept the appointment of
+Commissioner, inventors will not have to complain long of delay in the
+examination of their cases The Judge is as industrious by nature as he
+is stern and systematic by education and he will have no drones about
+him. The work of the office under his administration would be brought up
+and kept up.
+
+A good day for inventors and all persons having business with the Patent
+Office will dawn when Judge Mason takes the Commissioner's chair again,
+and we hope the proper influences may be brought to bear to secure his
+acceptance.
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+
+
+
+OBITUARY.
+
+
+Ebenezer Winship, died at his home in this city Dec. 6, 1867, at the age
+of 67. A long and eminently useful although unobtrusive life entitles
+his memory to respect. He commenced his career as a mechanic in
+the steam engine establishment of James P. Allaire, soon after the
+application of steam for the propulsion of boats and long before its
+application to ships for the purposes of commerce or war. For fifty-two
+years, with the exception of one or two brief intervals, he was
+connected with the Allaire works in this city, and for more than forty
+years he was the master mechanic and general superintendent of the
+works. Probably no man now living has had a more intimate connection
+with the construction of the marine steam engine in all its remarkable
+changes and improvements, or been so long employed at one engine
+establishment.
+
+James P. Allaire, the founder of the Allaire Works, died May 20,1858, at
+the age of 73. He was an intimate acquaintance of Fulton and from the
+engine of Fulton's first boat, the _Clermont_, took drawings which he
+used in the construction of his first marine engines. He built the
+engines for the _Chancellor Livingston_ which ran between New York and
+Albany. He built also the first marine engines ever constructed in this
+country, which were put into the steamship _Savannah_, the first steamer
+that crossed the Atlantic, and also those for the _Pacific_ and
+_Baltic_ of the Collins line, which ships surpassed in speed any before
+constructed.
+
+Under such tutelage and with such advantages Mr. Winship rose
+successively through the grades of apprentice, journeyman, boss,
+and foreman, to the position of master mechanic and superintendent.
+Connected intimately with the progress of marine engineering for over
+half a century, he was the teacher of a large number of our engineers
+who now reflect credit upon their instructor. Mr. Winship's professional
+skill was unsurpassed; his ability in directing and managing others and
+thorough acquaintance with the minutest details made him invaluable in
+the position he so long honorably filled. His personal characteristics
+were faithfulness, industry, earnestness, kindness of heart, and
+unvarying punctuality and promptness. As master mechanic it was his
+invariable rule to be at the works an hour before the time for beginning
+labor to lay out the work for the hands, getting his breakfast in winter
+by gas light and returning from dinner in time to see the condition
+of the work before the men arrived. In short, he made his employers'
+business his own and neglected nothing which might contribute to their
+success. He was a connecting link between the present generation of
+mechanics and that which saw the beginnings of that great power, steam,
+which has revolutionized the world. His funeral on the 8th of December
+was attended by all the employes of the Allaire Works, by many from
+other mechanical establishments, and a large number of citizens.
+
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+
+
+
+
+How to Make Intelligent Workmen--Go and Do Likewise.
+
+
+Mr. H. O. Osborn, of Castleton, Vt., in a letter covering an order for a
+club of subscribers, says:--"It may not be uninteresting to you to learn
+that the last six names are those of young men in my employ. I have
+myself been your subscriber for the past four years, and knowing as
+I did the value of your paper, I felt it a duty I owed to my men to
+recommend the paper to their notice, and the result is as above. I am
+proud to think that I have so many in my mill who can appreciate its
+worth. I hope at no remote date to send you another list of names from
+among my own men, and I am certain that if every manufacturer would
+consult his own best interest he would do all he could to place your
+paper in the hands of his workmen, for I feel it to be a valuable
+acquisition to all in any way connected with machines."
+
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+names early, so that we may know how large an edition to print to
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+
+The Iron-Clads at Sea.
+
+
+In his last annual report to Congress, the Secretary of the Navy thus
+refers to the cruise of the _Miantonomah_ to Europe and her return and
+of the _Monadnock_ to San Francisco, voyages the most remarkable ever
+undertaken by turreted iron-clad vessels. These vessels encountered
+every variety of weather, and under all circumstances proved themselves
+to be staunch, reliable sea-going ships. The monitor type of vessel
+has been constructed primarily for harbor defence, and it was not
+contemplated that they would do more than move from port to port on our
+own coast. These voyages demonstrate their ability to go to any part of
+the world, and it is believed by experienced naval officers that with
+slight modifications above the water line, in no way interfering with
+their efficiency in action, they will safely make the longest and most
+difficult voyages without convoy.
+
+Steam, turreted iron-clads and fifteen-inch guns have revolutionized
+naval warfare, and foreign governments, becoming sensible of this great
+change, are slowly but surely coming to the conclusion that turreted
+vessels and heavy ordnance are essential parts of an efficient fighting
+navy.
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+years and frequently I find items in it of more value than the year's
+subscription. In No. 9, present volume, you illustrated a plan for
+setting steam boilers. I was much pleased with it and showed it to a
+friend of mine who was about re-setting a 60-horse power boiler in his
+machine shop. He adopted the plan. Four week's use of the improved
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+subscribers. I shall, in a few days, re-set my 15-horse power boiler
+according to the plan. Every live mechanic should take your valuable
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+
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+say:--
+
+In payment of your bill please find inclosed draft, etc. Please insert
+our advertisement every other week hereafter. We are compelled to this
+being overrun with orders. Unless they hold up we shall be obliged to
+withdraw it entirely. So much for the advantages of your medium for
+advertising.
+
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+South Norwalk, Conn., writes concerning his advertisement in these
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+
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+
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+Superintendent of the Company makes similar _complaints_.
+
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+
+
+
+HUNT'S IMPROVED STEAM PACKING PISTON.
+
+
+Engineers are aware that there are more or less objections to the use
+of the ordinary spring pistons, owing to the changing tension of the
+springs, the necessity of frequent adjustment, and the impossibility of
+the packing rings adapting themselves to the varying pressures of the
+steam on the piston. A number of attempts have been made to produce a
+self packing or steam expanding piston, which will act always with the
+pressure of the steam and the velocity of the engine. The advantages
+of such a piston will be readily appreciated by practical engineers,
+especially drivers of locomotives, working, as they nearly all do, at a
+very high pressure of steam. The general complaint against the several
+packings in use on our railroads is, that they "pack too tight,"
+and rapidly wear out the rings, while the only remedy has been, the
+extremely uncertain one of contracting the openings by which steam is
+admitted under the ring, or rings, to expand them. The obvious objection
+to such an arrangement is, that it allows the steam to act on the rings
+with its full force during slow motion, as when a train is starting,
+while if effective under any circumstances, it will be so only at
+comparatively high piston speed. The efficacy of such a remedy, if it
+possesses any, is in fact inversely as the piston speed.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.1]
+
+Fig. 1 is a perspective of the piston itself, or the "spider," with its
+follower and its rings removed, which are shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 3 is a
+cross section of another form of the piston, to be presently described,
+but which will serve to explain that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Next to the
+core of the spider are two narrow internal rings, A, in Figs. 1 and 3;
+surrounding these two outer rings, B, the cross section of which is of
+L-form, as seen in Fig. 3. The lips of these outer rings extend to the
+whole thickness of the piston. The flange head of the piston, and also
+the follower, are turned beveling on their edges to admit the steam
+around the annular space thus formed under the rings, B. These spaces
+are plainly exhibited at C, in Figs. 2 and 3. Both inner and outer rings
+are adjusted to the bore of the cylinder by means of the gibs, D, and
+set screws seen in Fig. 1.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.2]
+
+The section, Fig. 3, represents a modification intended for use in
+vertical cylinders, if considered necessary. The additional center ring,
+E, is intended to prevent leakage through the cut in the expanded ring
+and over the face of the unexpanded one, which might occur when the
+rings and cylinder should become so worn that the rings, when not
+expanded, should collapse and leave the surface of the cylinder. The
+rivets, F, shown by the dotted lines, are placed near the cuts in the
+L-rings, and are intended to hold the outside and inside rings together
+at that point, and prevent any tendency on the part of the latter
+to collapse and let steam under that part of the L-rings. Probably,
+however, if the packing is properly constructed and adjusted in the
+first instance, these devices will be unnecessary. In horizontal
+cylinders the weight of the piston, if properly supported on the set
+screws and gibs, will accomplish these objects, if the cuts in the
+L-rings are placed near the bottom side of the cylinder. The steam
+enters the annular space between the beveled edges of the spider flange
+and follower and the inner periphery of the overhanging part of the
+L-rings, and acts only on that part.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.3]
+
+Patented by Nathan Hunt, Sept. 17, 1867. For further information address
+the patentee, or Sharps, Davis & Bonsall, Salem, Ohio, who will furnish
+piston heads to order on receipt of size of cylinder and piston rod.
+
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+
+
+
+
+Improvement in Hand Drills.
+
+
+There are frequent occasions in a machine shop where light drilling is
+required on work it is inconvenient to bring to the lathe. For this the
+Scotch or ratchet drill, if the job is heavy, is employed, and if
+light, the breast drill. The placing and working of the former consumes
+considerable time, and the labor of drilling with the breast drill is
+excessive and exhausting. It is difficult also to hold the instrument so
+steady as not to cramp and break the drill. The combination of the drill
+with tongs and a pivoted bed piece, as seen in the engraving, obviates
+these objections.
+
+[Illustration: NEVERGOLD & STACKHOUSE'S TONGS DRILL.]
+
+To the lower jaw, A, of a pair of tongs is pivoted a platen or bed, B,
+having a hole through its center, which is continued through the jaw for
+the passage of the drillings. The upper jaw is formed with a circular
+flange on which is mounted the circular or disk-like base, C, of the
+drill frame, D. This, with the frame, is secured on the jaw of the tongs
+by means of two screw bolts--one seen in the engraving--passing through
+the jaw and screwing into the base of the drill. These bolts pass
+through semi-circular or segmental slots, by which the drill frame can
+be swung around at different angles to the tongs, to adapt itself to the
+convenience of the workman and the requirements of the work. If desired,
+the crank by which the drill is driven may be used on the upright
+spindle, E. It will be seen that the pivoted base or bed, B, will allow
+the work to adapt itself always to the line of the drill.
+
+In operation, the work being placed between the drill and platen, the
+left hand presses the handles of the tongs together, while the right
+turns the crank; the feed is thus graduated wholly by the pressure of
+the hand. No further description is required for understanding the
+construction or operation of this tool. Patented by F. Nevergold and
+George Stackhouse, June 19, 1866. Applications for the whole right, or
+for territorial rights, should be addressed to the latter at Pittsburgh,
+Pa.
+
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+
+COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE.--The Senate on Friday, the 29th ult.,
+confirmed the nomination of the Hon. Horace Capron as Commissioner of
+Agriculture to fill the position made vacant by the death of Isaac
+Newton, the former head of the Department.
+
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+
+It is estimated that 10,000,000 feet of sawed lumber is frozen up in
+the docks at Bangor, Maine, three fourths of which is sold and waiting
+shipment.
+
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+
+
+
+
+Correspondence
+
+
+_The Editors are not responsible for the opinions expressed by their
+correspondents._
+
+
+
+
+Improved Method of Securing Cutters on Boring Bars.
+
+
+MESSRS. EDITORS:--Thinking it may be of use to some of the readers of
+your invaluable paper, I have taken the liberty of sending you a sketch
+of a new mode of securing the cutter in a boring bar or pin drill. Where
+the cutters are secured, as usual, by a key, all mechanics know that it
+is very difficult to set a cutter twice alike; and the notch, which
+is filed in the cutter, to prevent it from moving endways, is a great
+source of weakness, often causing the cutters to crack in hardening, as
+well as after they are put to work. The inclosed sketch will explain
+itself:
+
+[Illustration]
+
+A is a cutter, and B a collar, screwed upon the cutter bar, C. The edge
+of this collar fits into a notch on either end of the cutter, as shown
+at D, thus leaving the cutter as strong as possible at the center, and
+giving it a solid support at the point where support is needed, and at
+the same time insuring its always coming alike.
+
+Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+THEODORE L. WEBSTER.
+
+[The device seems to be eminently well calculated for the support of the
+cutter on a boring bar, and is applicable, with but slight modification,
+to a pin or "teat" drill. Machinists will readily perceive its operation
+and excellencies.--EDS.
+
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+
+
+
+
+Tides and Their Causes.
+
+
+The phenomenon of the daily tides of our seacoasts and tidal rivers is
+attributed to the attraction of the moon upon the earth--that the moon
+draws the earth towards it, and that in drawing the earth towards it, it
+bulges up the water of the ocean on the side presented towards the moon,
+and drawing the earth and water thus on that side, also draws the earth
+_away_ from the water on the opposite side of it, and thus leaves the
+water bulged up on _that_ side, and in doing all this the effect comes
+after the cause some three hours, which is termed "the tide lagging
+behind." Now if we knew, _per se_, what attraction of gravitation was,
+and that it produced this anomaly of force, there would be nothing to
+question in the matter. But as we only know by attraction that it means
+_drawing to_, it is impossible to reconcile the theory of the tides as
+they run to the attraction of the moon. If the moon is so potent in
+drawing up, why does it not draw a bulge on the inland seas--our
+great lakes? I will not discuss the question of the moon's Apogee and
+Perigee--its different velocities in different parts[1] of its orbit, as
+laid down by the law of Kepler, or whether it turns once on its axis in
+a month, or not, as either theory will answer for its phases, as well
+as for the face of the "Man in the Moon," but I will endeavor to give a
+more rational theory for the phenomenon of the daily tides.
+
+[Transcribers note 1: typo fixed, changed from 'pasts' to 'parts']
+
+The earth revolves on its axis and makes a revolution every twenty-four
+hours, and this moves its equatorial surface nearly a thousand miles per
+hour. Now the water on its surface, covering about three-fourths of it,
+and being more mobile than the solid earth, is, by centrifugal force,
+made to roll around the earth, the same as the water is made to move
+around the grindstone when in motion, a thing familiar to every body
+that uses that instrument. In the Southern Ocean this motion of the
+water is so well known to mariners who double Cape Horn in sailing from
+San Francisco to New York, that they now run considerably lower down in
+order to ride this tide eastward, than they did in former times. Here
+then we have one fact of water tide more comprehensive, at least, than
+the tractive theory of the moon. We have also the fact of two great
+promontories in Capes Horn and Good Hope, where this great tidal wave
+must strike against, and they produce constant oscillations of the water
+to and fro, and produce gurgitation and regurgitation in all the gulfs
+and rivers that line the coasts of the Northern, or more properly, the
+Land Hemisphere. These gurgitations swell the water highest in the
+places where the seas become the narrowest, as the more northern
+latitudes. In addition to these daily oscillations of the water, there
+are constant eddy currents, denominated "Gulf Streams," all agreeing in
+their courses and motion to this theory of the ocean tides.
+
+When our present received tide theory of moon attraction was first laid
+down, the fact of the water of the great Southern ocean rolling round
+faster than the solid parts of our planets was not known. Smith in his
+Physical Geography, says, "The tidal wave flows from east to west, owing
+to the earth's daily rotation in a contrary direction." Here he is
+unintentionally correct, because the water striking these promontories
+of the two great capes, is hurled back, and not, as he assumes, that
+the great ocean wave is moving from east to west. The United States
+government sailing charts lay down the fact of this great ocean wave
+moving from west to east, south of the capes, and the ships coming from
+the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean take advantage of this and ride the
+sea at the rate of over twenty knots per hour, by following the routes
+laid down in Maury's charts.
+
+The old philosophy of the crystalline spheres was not more at variance
+with the correct motion of the stars and planets, than the moon theory
+of the tides. In their dilemma to account for the retrograde motions of
+the planets, they denominated them wanderers, stragglers, because they
+would not march with the "music of the spheres." In the moon theory of
+the tides the lunar satellite is made to pull and push at one and the
+same time, which is entirely at variance with the philosophy of force.
+
+There is nothing in the heavens, nor in the earth, that proves to
+us positively that the sun holds the planets, and the planets their
+satellites, by attraction, as we are taught that the moon attracts the
+water of our world. We see that all terrestrial bodies tend toward the
+center of the earth, and we call this gravitation; but we cannot see how
+a body moves around the earth without falling on it, by this law. We
+say in dynamic philosophy, that bodies move in the direction of least
+resistance, and _that_ we can positively understand; but what force _per
+se_ is, we do not know. It is always better for us to explain phenomena
+by positive known laws and motions, than by any that rest merely upon
+conjecture.
+
+Lancaster, Pa. JNO. WISE.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+The Great Hoosac Tunnel.
+
+
+Messrs. Editors:--In No. 23, Vol. XVII., of your paper, is an article
+upon the Hoosac Tunnel, but made up from data nearly a year old, and
+consequently not correctly representing the tunnel as it is at the
+present time. Your conclusions of course were based upon the same data;
+but during the past year, and especially during the past five months,
+much greater progress has been made than ever before upon the work, and
+a knowledge of what has been done since the last report was issued will,
+I think, give you a different impression of the time required for its
+final completion.
+
+Referring to the profile in that number of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, the
+following are the distances to the various points where the work is
+being prosecuted:
+
+  Distance from east end to central shaft    12,837.294 feet
+      "      "  central shaft to west shaft   9,747.072  "
+      "      "  west shaft to new shaft         265.000  "
+      "      "  new shaft to well No. 4         659.150  "
+      "      "  well No. 4 to pier[1]         1,522.825  "
+                                             ----------
+      "      "  east end to pier[1]          25,031.341  "
+
+[Footnote 1: The instrument pier is 4 feet west of the present west end
+of the tunnel.]
+
+The following are the lengths of the headings at the various points of
+the work, Dec. 2, 1867:
+
+  Length of east end heading                  4,608.000 feet
+     "   "  west shaft, east heading          1,262.000  "
+     "   "   "     "    west heading            611.000  "
+     "   "  west end heading                    617.000  "
+                                             ----------
+  Total length of headings                    7,098.000  "
+  Leaving                                    17,933.341  "
+
+or 3,396 miles of heading yet to be made, of which 1,218.975 feet are
+between the west end and the west shaft, and 16,714.366 feet between the
+west shaft and east end of the tunnel.
+
+The central shaft is down 583 feet, and well No. 4 is down 150 feet.
+
+The progress for the month of November, 1867, was as follows:
+
+  East end heading                              126.00 feet
+  West shaft, east heading                       33.00  "
+   "     "    west heading                        5.00  "
+  West end                                       20.00  "
+                                              --------
+  Total for the month of November               184.00  "
+
+Thirty feet of brick arch were completed during the month at the west
+end, making a total of 516 feet of brick arch completed to date.
+
+The progress for the last six months has been as follows:
+
+  East end                                      711.00 feet
+  West shaft, east heading                      216.00  "
+   "     "    west    "                         288.00  "
+  West end                                      180.00  "
+                                             ---------
+  Total, from June 1, to Dec. 2               1,395.00  "
+    "    for the previous six months            632.00  "
+                                             ---------
+    "      "     year ending Dec. 2, 1867     2,027.00  "
+
+The new shaft has been sunk, and at its foot are the pumps which,
+together with those at the west shaft, are now throwing out between 900
+and 1,000 gallons of water per minute.
+
+During the last month great quantities of water were struck at both
+headings of the west shaft (70 gallons per minute at the east heading in
+one day), and the work was stopped in consequence, which accounts for
+the small progress at this point. A new pump of 1,000 gallons per minute
+capacity will be at work, in addition to the above, in a few days, and
+the work can then go forward with increased rapidity.
+
+Well No. 4 is an artesian well, which is now being carried down as a
+shaft to afford two more faces to work from. Its depth will be, when
+finished, 215 feet, its dimensions 8 by 8 feet.
+
+At the rate of progress for the past year it will require but eight
+years and ten months to pierce through the mountain and at the rate for
+the past six months it will require but six years and five months. But
+when the central shaft and well No. 4 are sunk to grade the number of
+faces to work from will be doubled, and the time of completion thereby
+greatly diminished. At present drilling machines are employed only at
+the east end, but in a few weeks they will be used at the west shaft,
+and also at the central shaft as soon as the buildings and machinery are
+again in place, and this again will hasten the completion of the work.
+At the west shaft buildings are already erected for the manufacture of
+nitro-glycerin, and the use of this powerful explosive will be adopted
+during the present month. In fine, every means that will hasten the work
+will be employed, and ere the present generation passes away, and
+even within from four to seven years, trains loaded with freights and
+passengers will pass and repass through the great heart of the Hoosac
+Mountain as an hourly occurrence.
+
+A. BEARDSLEY, C. E., Asst. Engineer.
+
+North Adams, Mass.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Horse-hair Snakes--Wonderful Transformation.
+
+
+Messrs. Editors:--In No. 21, current volume, you referred H. K., of
+Wis., who had described the horse-hair snake, to page 280, No. 18
+current volume, for a reply, which you considered "sufficient." With
+your kind permission I would like to speak a few words about the
+"snakes" in question. When I resided in Pennsylvania, I, in company with
+many other lads, used to tie a bundle of horse hairs into a hard knot
+and then immerse them in the brook, when the water began to get warm,
+and in due time we would have just as many animals, with the power of
+locomotion and appearance of snakes, as there were hairs in the bundle.
+I have raised them one-eighth of an inch in diameter, with perceptible
+eyes and mouth on the butt end or root part of the hair. Take such a
+snake and dip it in an alkaline solution, and the flesh or mucus that
+formed about the hair will dissolve, and the veritable horse hair is
+left. They will not generate in limestone water, only in freestone or
+salt water.
+
+Covington, Ky.
+
+T.W.B.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Man Proposes, but God Disposes.
+
+
+It may not be generally known that but for one of those accidents which
+seem to be almost a direct interposition of Providence, Prof. Morse,
+the originator of the magnetic telegraph, might have been now an artist
+instead of the inventor of the telegraph, and that agent of civilization
+be either unknown or just discovered. We publish from Tuckerman's "Book
+of the Artists" just from the press of G. P. Putnam & Son, the following
+reminiscence of Prof. Morse:
+
+"A striking evidence of the waywardness of destiny is afforded by the
+experience of this artist, if we pass at once from this early and
+hopeful moment to a more recent incident. He then aimed at renown
+through devotion to the beautiful; but it would seem as if the genius of
+his country, in spite of himself, led him to this object, by the less
+flowery path of utility. He desired to identify his name with art, but
+it has become far more widely associated with science. A series of
+bitter disappointments obliged him to "coin his mind for bread", for a
+long period, of exclusive attention to portrait painting, although, at
+rare intervals, he accomplished something more satisfactory. More than
+thirty years since, on a voyage from Europe, in a conversation with
+his fellow passengers, the theme of discourse happened to be the
+electromagnet; and one gentleman present related some experiments he had
+lately witnessed at Paris, which proved the almost incalculable rapidity
+of movement with which electricity was disseminated. The idea suggested
+itself to the active mind of the artist, that this wonderful and but
+partially explored agent might be rendered subservient to that system of
+intercommunication which had become so important a principle of modern
+civilization. He brooded over the subject as he walked the deck, or lay
+wakeful in his berth, and by the time he arrived at New York, had so
+far matured his invention as to have decided upon a telegraph of
+signs, which is essentially that now in use. After having sufficiently
+demonstrated his discovery to the scientific, a long period of toil,
+anxiety, and suspense intervened before he obtained the requisite
+facilities for the establishment of the magnetic telegraph. It is now
+in daily operation in the United States, and its superiority over all
+similar inventions abroad was confirmed by the testimony of Arago and
+the appropriation made for its erection by the French Government.
+
+"By one of those coincidences which would be thought appropriate for
+romance, but which are more common, in fact, than the unobservant are
+disposed to confess, these two most brilliant events in the painter's
+life--his first successful work of art and the triumph of his scientific
+discovery--were brought together, as it were, in a manner singularly
+fitted to impress the imagination. Six copies of his "Dying Hercules"
+had been made in London, and the mold was then destroyed. Four of these
+were distributed by the artist to academies, one he retained, and the
+last was given to Mr. Bulfinch, the architect of the Capitol--who was
+engaged at the time upon that building. After the lapse of many years,
+an accident ruined Morse's own copy, and a similar fate had overtaken
+the others, at least in America. After vain endeavors to regain one of
+these trophies of his youthful career, he at length despaired of seeing
+again what could not fail to be endeared to his memory by the most
+interesting associations. One day he was superintending the preparations
+for the first establishment of his telegraph in the room assigned at the
+Capitol. His perseverence and self-denying labor had at length met
+its just reward, and he was taking the first active step to obtain a
+substantial benefit from his invention. It became necessary in locating
+the wires, to descend into a vault beneath the apartment, which had not
+been opened for a long period. A man preceded the artist with a lamp. As
+they passed along the subterranean chamber the latter's attention
+was excited by something white glimmering through the darkness. In
+approaching the object, what was his surprise to find himself gazing
+upon his long-lost Hercules, which he had not seen for twenty years. A
+little reflection explained the apparent miracle. This was undoubtedly
+the copy given to his deceased friend, the architect, and temporarily
+deposited in the vault for safety, and undiscovered after his death."
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Extraordinary Effects of an Earthquake--An American Man-of-War Carried
+Over the Tops of Warehouses and Stranded.
+
+
+[OFFICIAL REPORT.]
+
+UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP "MONONGAHELA," ST. CROIX, Nov. 21, 1867.
+
+Sir:--I have to state, with deep regret, that the United States
+steamship _Monongahela_, under my command, is now lying on the beach in
+front of the town of Frederickstadt, St. Croix, where she was thrown by
+the most fearful earthquake ever known here. The shock occurred at 3
+o'clock, P. M., of the 18th inst. Up to that moment the weather was
+serene, and no indication of a change showed by the barometer, which
+stood at 30 degrees 15 minutes. The first indication we had of the
+earthquake was a violent trembling of the ship, resembling the blowing
+off of steam. This lasted some 30 seconds, and immediately afterward the
+water was observed to be receding rapidly from the beach. In a moment
+the current was changed, and bore the ship toward the beach, carrying
+out the entire cable and drawing the bolts from the kelson, without
+the slightest effect in checking her terrific speed toward the beach.
+Another anchor was ordered to be let go, but in a few seconds she was in
+too shoal water for this to avail. When within a few yards of the beach,
+the reflux of the water checked her speed for a moment, and a light
+breeze from the land gave me a momentary hope that the jib and
+foretopmost staysail might pay her head off shore, so that in the reflux
+of the wave she might reach waters sufficiently deep to float her, and
+then be brought up by the other anchor. These sails were immediately
+set, and she payed off so as to bring her broadside to the beach. When
+the sea returned, in the form of a wall of water 25 or 30 feet high, it
+carried us over the warehouses into the first street of the town. This
+wave in receding took her back toward the beach, and left her nearly
+perpendicular on the edge of a coral reef, where she has now keeled over
+to an angle of 15 degrees.
+
+All this was the work of a few moments only, and soon after the waters
+of the bay subsided into their naturally tranquil state, leaving us high
+and dry upon the beach. During her progress toward the beach she struck
+heavily two or three times; the first lurch carried the rifle gun on the
+forecastle overboard. Had the ship been carried 10 or 15 feet further
+out, she must inevitably have been forced over on her beam ends,
+resulting, I fear, in her total destruction, and in the loss of many
+lives. Providentially only four men were lost; these were in the boats
+at the time the shock commenced. The boats that were down were all
+swamped except my gig, which was crushed under the keel, killing my
+coxswain, a most valuable man. During this terrific scene the officers
+and men behaved with coolness and subordination. It affords me great
+pleasure to state, that, after a careful examination of the position and
+condition of the ship, I am enabled to report that she has sustained no
+irreparable damage to her hull. The sternpost is bent, and some 20 feet
+of her keel partially gone; propeller and shaft uninjured. The lower
+pintle of the rudder is gone, but no other damage is sustained by it. No
+damage is done to her hull more serious than the loss of several sheets
+of copper, torn from her starboard bilge and from her keel.
+
+She now lies on the edge of a coral reef, which forms a solid
+foundation, on which ways may be laid. She can thus be launched in 10
+feet of water at 100 feet from the beach. Gentlemen looking at the ship
+from shore declare that the bottom of the bay was visible where there
+was before, and is now, 40 fathoms of water.
+
+To extricate the ship from her position I respectfully suggest that
+Mr. I. Hanscom be sent down with suitable material for ways, ready for
+laying down, and india-rubber camels to buoy her up. I think there is no
+insuperable obstacle to her being put afloat, providing a gang of ten or
+twelve good ship carpenters be sent down with the Naval Constructor, as
+her boilers and engines appear to have sustained no injury. A valuable
+ship may thus be saved to the navy, with all her stores and equipments.
+
+S. B. BISSELL, Commodore Commanding. Rear-Admiral J. S. Palmer,
+commanding H. A. Squadron, St. Thomas.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The survey of another trans-continental railway route, which shall
+follow mainly the 35th parallel of latitude, is nearly completed. Its
+projectors claim this as the most feasible one across the continent,
+and even if the northern and southern roads are constructed, this would
+still be the favorite popular thoroughfare, and the easiest and cheapest
+built.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The Chilian gun now being built at Pittsburgh, is 221/4 feet in length,
+being two feet longer than the famous Rodman gun at Fort Hamilton,
+this harbor, but of exactly the same bore, twenty inches. Its greatest
+diameter is 5 feet 4 inches, its least diameter, 2 feet 9 inches. The
+gun is designed for garrison or naval service.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+From lack of economy, in reduction of ores, it is estimated that the
+aggregate loss on the production of bullion in this country for the
+present year will reach the sum of $25,000,000.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Recent American and foreign Patents.
+
+
+_Under this heading we shall publish weekly notes of some of the more
+prominent home and foreign patents._
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+WARDROBE.--Nathan Turner, West Lynn, Mass.--This invention consists in a
+movable or swinging arrangement of the sides and top and bottom, whereby
+they are folded upon each other, with grooves or strips in or upon the
+sides to support shelves when used as a closet or book case, and which
+shelves may be removed when used as a wardrobe.
+
+AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.--This invention consists of
+an iron thimble or slieve provided on each end in the inside with a
+screw thread into which are fitted ends of brass or composition, or
+other metal softer than iron, in such a way that said metallic ends will
+not turn in the box, and so that the axle bears only upon the softer
+metal.
+
+SPRING FORMER.--George S. Long, Bridgeport, Conn.--This invention
+consists of a vibrating anvil or former, upon which the steel to be
+worked is placed, said former vibrating under a roller, said roller
+being hollow, and provided with holes or orifices through which water
+received in the shaft of said roller is distributed upon the heated
+steel.
+
+DOOR-FASTENER.--Francis C. Levalley, Warrenville, N. Y.--The present
+invention relates to a fastener for doors more particularly which, in
+the construction and arrangement of its parts, is simple, and most
+effective, and secure, when fastened.
+
+ROOFING.--Orville Manly, Garrettsville, Ohio.--This invention consists
+of tiles saturated with raw coal tar, made in the same way as ordinary
+brick, having all the edges bevelled, being thicker at one end, and laid
+upon the roof with the thicker end towards the eaves, and the spaces
+between the tiles formed by the bevelled sides of the same filled with a
+cement made of raw coal and clay.
+
+FOLDING BEDSTEAD OR CRIB.--R. S. Titcomb, Gloversville, N. Y.--This
+invention consists of the parts being attached to each other by pivots
+and hinges, whereby the same may be folded in upon the bed and clothing,
+and upon each other.
+
+CAST METAL CASES FOR SPRING BALANCES.--John Chattillon, New York
+city.--This invention relates to a new manner of arranging the cast
+metal cases for spring balances, so that they can be made less expensive
+and simpler than they are now made, and consists in fitting the iron, to
+which the upper end of the spring is secured, directly through the upper
+head of the case, instead of using an additional head in the case for
+that purpose.
+
+TWEERS.--John B. Himberg, Frederick City, Md.--This invention relates to
+a new tweers, which is so arranged that the center part or ring can be
+easily taken out, whenever desired, but not accidentally, by a hook or
+stirrer, and that it can be easily cleaned and taken apart whenever
+desired, and that it may conduct a strong blast of air to the fire.
+
+PUNCH.--C. D. Flesche, New York city.--This invention consists in
+arranging a punch in such a manner that it consists of two parts, which
+are firmly connected together for cutting the metal, while for bending
+the same, an inner sliding punch will be moved out of the stationary
+cutting punch, thus making both operations by one instrument, and
+avoiding the removal of the article from the cutting to the bonding
+punch, which was heretofore necessary.
+
+RAILROAD CHAIR.--Leander Pollock, Matteawan, N.Y.--This invention
+consists in making the chair of two pieces, each piece consisting of one
+cheek and of a portion of the case. When the two pieces are connected,
+the base of one rests upon the base of the other, the line of division
+between the two bases being inclined so that as the rail presses upon
+the upper base, it, will tend to force the same downward on the incline,
+whereby the two cheeks will be brought together.
+
+FIRE LADDER.--Johan Blomgren, Galesburg, Ill.--The main feature in this
+invention is a telescopic tube, expanded or closed by a coil fitting
+within it, and worked by a toothed wheel.
+
+HARVESTER.--Francis C. Coppage, Terre Haute, Ind.--The object of my
+invention is to render more simple and effective the machinery for
+operating and adjusting the cutter bar and the reel of harvesters.
+
+BOAT-DETACHING APPARATUS.--David L. Cohen, Pensacola, Fla.--The object
+of this invention is to furnish a device by which a ship's boat can
+be readily shipped or launched at sea, without danger of capsizing or
+fouling.
+
+DEVICE FOR HITHING HORSES.--Samuel Galbraith, New Orleans, La.--This
+invention is a neat, cheap, and durable device, designed to be attached
+to halters used in hitching horses, mules, etc., to prevent their being
+thrown, hung, or injured.
+
+HYDROSTATIC MACHINE.--Dr. J. R. Cole, Kenton Station, Tenn.--The object
+of this invention is to construct a machine which, by the application of
+but little power, will raise a stream of water to any desired hight, to
+furnish motive power for machinery or for other purposes.
+
+FENCE POST.--Robert Ramsay, New Wilmington, Pa.--In this invention the
+bottom of the post is supported between two parallel sills a short
+distance from the ground, the post being dovetailed and held by keys
+passing across the sills, and being adjusted high or low, or at any
+inclination, by making the keys larger or smaller, or of different
+sizes.
+
+SELF-LOADING EXCAVATOR.--Benj. Slusser, Sidney, Ohio.--In this invention
+a pinion, attached to the forward axle is made to elevate the plow, when
+desired, and at the same instant to ungear and stop the endless apron
+carrier that conveys the dirt from the plow to the cart. A new method of
+instantly unloading the cart, and setting it again to receive another
+load, is shown.
+
+WASHING MACHINE.--J. Q. Leffingwell, Nevada, Iowa.--This invention
+relates to an improvement in washing machines, and consists of a
+vibrating semi-cylindrical box operated by a means of a lever handle and
+gearing.
+
+SCAFFOLD FOR BUILDERS, ETC.--John E. Bliss, Oxford, Ind.--This invention
+has for its object to furnish an improved scaffold for the use
+of carpenters, masons, painters, etc., which shall be simple in
+construction, strong, durable and easily adjusted to any desired hight.
+
+PLOW.--Harvey Briggs, Smithland, Ky.--This invention has for its object
+to furnish an improved plow for breaking up sod or prairie land, which
+shall be strong and durable in construction and effective m operation.
+
+CORN PLOW.--John Snyder, Williamsfield, Ohio.--This invention has for
+its object to furnish an improved plow for plowing and hoeing corn,
+which shall be simple and strong in construction and will do its work
+well.
+
+SELF-RAKING ATTACHMENT FOR REAPERS.--James H. Glass and Albert J Glass,
+McGregor, Iowa.--This invention has for its object to furnish an
+improved attachment for reapers of that class in which the rakes act as
+beaters, in the place of a reel, and are made to descend occasionally to
+sweep the bundle from the platform, so that the third, fourth, sixth, or
+any other desired rake may sweep the platform and deliver the bundle.
+
+SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, Newtown, N. Y.--This invention relates to
+a modification of an improvement in sky rockets for which letters patent
+were granted to this inventor bearing date Nov. 28, 1865. The original
+improvement consisted in a novel application of wings to the body or
+"carcass" of the rocket, whereby the use of the ordinary guide stick was
+rendered unnecessary and the rockets rendered capable of being packed
+for transportation much more compactly than when provided with sticks.
+The present invention also consists in a novel manner of attaching the
+wings to the body or "carcass" of the rocket, whereby the same advantage
+is obtained as hitherto, at a less cost of manufacture.
+
+TAIL PIECE FOR VIOLINS.--James Thoms, South Boston, Mass.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved manner of attaching the E-string
+to the tail piece of a violin, whereby a comparatively small portion of
+said string is wasted in case of breakage.
+
+HAME TUG.--James E. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.--This hame tug,
+according to the present invention, is made of a strip of malleable iron
+or other suitable material, perforated or provided with V-Shaped holes
+or slots having a center tongue piece, for the reception of a V-Shaped
+block fixed at one end of the trace, by means of which block the trace
+is engaged with the hame tug, where through a suitably arranged spring
+slot that strikes against the end of the tongue to the said V-slots, the
+block is held firmly in place, and consequently the trace fastened to
+the hame tug.
+
+CENTER BOARD.--F. J. McFarland, San Francisco, Cal.--This invention
+relates to the location of the center boards of boats and sailing craft
+of all kinds, but is designed more particularly for freight carrying
+vessels. It consists simply in employing two center boards and locating
+the same at the extreme ends of the hull.
+
+MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.--George W. Van Dusen, Williamsburgh, N.Y.--This
+invention consists in a novel connection and arrangement of levers
+and valves between the plane of movement of the perforated surface or
+surfaces, and an airchest or chests, and the keys or levers for opening
+the valves to the reeds or for operating any other mechanism suitable
+for producing tones, whereby through such perforated surface or surfaces
+the mechanism forming the connection between it and the sounding
+mechanism will be operated through the perforations to produce the sound
+or note or notes desired, of whatever length such notes or sounds are to
+be.
+
+COMBINED SEAT AND DESK.--Rev Allen H. Burn, May's Landing, N. J.--The
+present invention relates to the combination of a desk or lid with a
+seat or bench, such lid or desk being hinged to the back of the seat in
+such a manner as to be raised or lowered at pleasure, and when raised,
+supported in position by means of supporting bars properly applied
+thereto.
+
+MACHINE FOR REFITTING CONICAL VALVES.--Charles F. Hall, Brooklyn. N.
+Y.--This invention relates to a device by which the conical stop valves
+of gas, steam, and water works may be refitted or repaired when from any
+cause they are rendered leaky and unfit for use.
+
+GRAIN-BAND CUTTER AND FORK.--E. G. Bullis, Manchester, Iowa.--This
+invention has for its object to furnish an improved instrument by means
+of which the bands of the grain bundles may be cut at the same time that
+the bundles are pitched to the person who feeds them to the threshing
+machine, and by the same operation.
+
+PROPELLING VESSELS, ETC.--Robert R. Spedden and Daniel F. Stafford,
+Astoria, Oregon.--This invention has for its object to furnish an
+improved means by which the motion of the waves may be used for
+propelling vessels or working pumps or other machinery.
+
+MAILBAG FASTENER.--S. Denison, Portlandville, N.Y.--This invention has
+for its object to furnish an improved mailbag fastening by the use of
+which the mouth of the bag will be closed securely, and which may be
+operated, in closing and opening the bag, in less time and with less
+labor, than the fastenings now in use.
+
+KNIFE AND FORK CLEANER.--John Merritt, New York city.--This invention
+has for its object to furnish an improved machine by means of which
+knives and forks may be quickly and thoroughly cleaned.
+
+CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Penn.--This invention has for its
+object to furnish an improved churn conveniently and easily operated,
+and which will do its work quickly and thoroughly.
+
+SAW BUCK.--Henry J. Dill, Cummington, Mass.--This invention relates to
+the manner in which a stick of fire wood, or cord wood, is held fast
+or secured in the saw buck for the purpose of sawing it into suitable
+lengths, and it consists in arranging adjustable toothed clamps for
+holding the stick, which clamps are brought in contact with it by
+bearing upon a treddle with the foot.
+
+PLATFORM SCALES.--D. Hazzard, Milton, Del.--This invention relates to a
+new and improved method of constructing scales of the platform kind, and
+it consists in attaching a spiral spring to a spindle, to the top end of
+which spindle the platform is secured, and to the bottom end of which a
+rod and index finger is attached so that when an article, to be weighed,
+is placed on the platform, the weight of the article will act upon the
+spring and be indicated by the finger.
+
+WASHING MACHINE.--S. W. Curtiss, Sugar Grove, Pa.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved method of constructing washing machines,
+and consists in the arrangement of three fluted revolving rollers in a
+suitable washing box or vessel.
+
+COMBINED TRY SQUARE AND BEVEL.--Samuel N. Batchelder, Prairie du Chien,
+Wis.--This invention consists in attaching the blade of a try square
+to the stock in such a manner that it can be set and fastened at any
+desired angle by operating a hook slide and set screws.
+
+STEAM ENGINE.--J. F. Troxel, Bloomsville, Ohio.--This invention relates
+to a new and improved method of constructing steam engines, whereby the
+same are greatly increased in power and effectiveness, and consists in
+operating a number of pistons in one cylinder.
+
+STOVE.--T. W. Wisner, Howell, Mich.--This invention relates to a new and
+improved method of constructing those stoves which are used for drying
+purposes or for heating water, or steaming vegetables and for all other
+purposes of a similar nature, and the invention consists in rendering
+the stove portable by providing for supporting the same on truck wheels
+which allows of its being transported from place to place, as may be
+required.
+
+FURNACE HOT AIR BLAST.--Richard Long, Chillicothe, Ohio.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved method of constructing and arranging
+the air pipes for heating the air blast for furnaces for smelting
+and reducing the ores in the manufacture of iron, having particular
+reference to the materials of which the air pipe is formed, the
+method of its construction, and also to the materials and method of
+construction of the supporting walls.
+
+PRINTING POINTERS.--R. W. Macgowan, New York city.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved application of pointers to printing
+presses for registering the sheets of paper as they are fed to the
+press. Hitherto these pointers have been operated automatically, from
+the running parts of the press allowed to remain in an elevated or
+nearly upright position, and through the sheet until the fingers or
+nippers of the cylinder arrive in proper position to grasp the sheet, at
+which time the pointers are drawn down and the sheet released, so that
+it may be connected with the cylinder, and related with the same in
+order to receive the impression. This improvement consists in applying a
+spring or an equivalent weight to the pointers, the latter being pivoted
+at their lower ends, or attached to axes and all constructed and
+arranged in such a manner that the pointers will hold the sheets
+properly in position on the feed board, and the nippers of the cylinder
+allowed to draw the sheet off from the points on account of the latter
+yielding or being allowed to be drawn down under the slight pull of the
+sheet, the springs or weights throwing the points back to their original
+position as soon as the sheet is withdrawn.
+
+CLEANER FOR LAMP CHIMNEYS, ETC.--R. B. Musson, Champaign, Ill.--This
+invention relates to an improved cleaner for lamp chimneys, bottles, and
+other hollow ware.
+
+SAWYER'S RULE.--Thomas Carter, Louisville, Ky.--This invention relates
+to an improved sawyer's rule, and consists of a rule on which is a scale
+showing at a glance the number of boards or planks, of any desired
+thickness, which can be sawn from a log of any given diameter.
+
+WINDOW SCREEN.--A. W. Griffith, Roxbury, Mass.--This invention relates
+to an improvement in window screens, and consists in a screen wound
+round a spring roller at foot of a window, and attached to the bottom of
+the lower sash so that on opening the window the screen opens with it,
+admitting the air but excluding insects, and on closing the sash the
+screen winds up itself.
+
+SHOVEL PLOW, CULTIVATOR, ETC.--P. Atkinson Ross, Harveys, Pa.--This
+invention has for its object to improve the construction of single and
+double-shovel plows, cultivators, etc., to enable them to be readily
+adjusted for use upon sidehills or level ground, so that the handles may
+be secured in nearly a level position, while the plow is held in the
+best position for doing the work properly.
+
+SKY ROCKETS.--John W. Hadfield, East Williamsburgh, N. Y.--This
+invention consists in dispensing with the long stick or guide which is
+now attached to sky rockets in order to insure a straight upward flight
+of the same in the air, and using instead a plurality of short guides,
+whereby several important advantages are obtained, to wit: the packing
+of the rockets in a small space, so as to economise in transportation,
+the forming of a stand or support for the rocket, so that no fixture of
+any kind will be required when they are to be fired or "set off," and
+lastly, the obtaining of an efficient guide to insure the straight
+flight of the rockets upward in the air.
+
+CATCHING THE OXYDE OF ZINC.--G. C. Hall, Brooklyn, N. Y.--This invention
+relates to an improved means for catching the oxyde of zinc, as it
+escapes with the fumes and gases from roasting zinc, or zinc ore.
+Hitherto the oxyde of zinc has been caught and retained by forcing the
+fumes and gases from the roasting ore into a large bag or receptacle
+composed of cotton cloth or other porous material, which will admit
+of the gases and air passing it, but not the oxyde, the latter being
+retained within the bag, and, by its superior gravity, falling to the
+bottom thereof and settling in teats or pendent receptacles at the
+bottom of the bag, from which it is removed from time to time. This
+invention has for its object the dispensing with the large bag, which
+is very expensive--the gases from the ore affecting the same so that it
+rots in a very short time, and soon becomes ruptured under the blows
+which are given it to cause the oxyde which adheres to the sides of
+the bag to drop into the teats or receptacles made to receive it. The
+invention consists in having the fumes and gases from the roasting zinc
+or zinc ore forced into a close building, provided with openings or
+apertures, over which screens are placed, constructed in such a manner
+and of such materials as to admit of the air and gases passing through
+them, but not the oxyde.
+
+FERRULE.--Archibald Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.--This invention relates to a
+new and improved ferrule for the handles of tools and other implements,
+and it consists in providing the interior of the ferrule with oblique
+spurs or projections, disposed or arranged in such a manner as to admit
+of the ferrule being driven on the handle and at the same time prevent
+it from casually slipping off therefrom. The object of the invention is
+to obviate the necessity of tacks or screws being used to secure the
+ferrule on the handle, as well as the pinching of the same externally to
+form a burr to sink into the handle to effect the same end.
+
+SUCTION OF VACUUM PUMP AND BLOWER.--John Doyle and Timothy A. Martin,
+New York City.--This invention consists in arranging valves and air
+passages with a hollow cylinder or drum having an oscillating movement,
+and provided with a chamber or chambers to receive water, mercury or
+other fluid, whereby an exceedingly simple and compact pump or blower is
+obtained, one not liable to get out of repair or become deranged by use.
+
+MACHINE FOR REGSTERING NUMBERS FOR ODOMETERS.--Henry F. Hart, New York
+city.--This invention relates to an improved machine or apparatus
+for registering numbers applicable to odometers or measurements of
+quantities of all kinds, such as the numbers of barrels of flour,
+bushels of grain or any other commodity that requires a tally or record
+of the quantity packed, stored, weighed, or handled in any manner.
+
+DITCHING MACHINE.--A. H. and P. S. Whitacre, Morrow, Ohio.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in the construction of a machine for
+cutting ditches suitable for laying tile for draining lands, or pipe of
+any kind, and consists in a sled worked by tackle and supporting a frame
+carrying the machinery, in such manner that the frame can be raised and
+lowered to cut the ditch to any required depth.
+
+WINDOW SHADE RACK AND PULLEY FASTENING.--Wm. H. Woods, Philadelphia,
+Pa.--This invention relates to an improvement in constructing a
+fastening for window shades and consists in a metal rack to be attached
+vertically as usual to the side of the window frame for holding the
+cord connected with the shade by means of a lever dog that works in a
+longitudinal slot in the rack and is engaged and disengaged with the
+teeth thereof by moving the lever in and out of the slot to be secured
+in places when engaged by a swivelknob on which is a pulley that covers
+the cord of the shade.
+
+FENCE POST.--Warren H. Shay, Sylvania, Ohio.--This invention relates to
+an improved method of constructing fence posts and consists in forming
+them of plank uprights supported by braces and held together by cross
+ties and keys.
+
+CLOTHES-WASHING MACHINE.--John D. Swartz, Milton, Pa.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved clothes-washing machine of that class
+which are provided with an oscillating rubber and a concave of rollers.
+
+RAILROAD RAILS AND CHAIRS.--John H. Downing, Salem, Mass.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in railroad rails and chairs, and
+consists in forming the rails in two parts, to lie side by side, with
+lap joints combined with narrow chairs, having single heads placed on
+each side of the rail to clamp the two parts together at the joints, and
+fasten them to the ties.
+
+MACHINE FOR STRETCHING CLOTH.--A. C. Corpe, Stafford, Conn.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved machine for stretching cloth,
+with a view of tendering the same smooth and enfolding such portion of
+the selvedges which may have been rolled over in the manipulations to
+which it was subjected after being taken from the loom.
+
+MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--E. B. Rich, South Boston, Mass.--This
+invention relates to a machine for the sharpening of saw blades, whether
+straight or circular, and consists in the combination of a revolving or
+rotating grinding wheel made of any suitable material, and a holder for
+the saw blade, so arranged together that as the grinding wheel revolves
+the saw will be presented to the same, or the wheel to the saw-blade,
+in such a manner as to produce the desired sharpening of the teeth, in
+regular order and succession.
+
+DOOR SPRING.--Rudolph Schrader, Indianapolis, Ind.--The present
+invention relates to a spring for doors, that being properly connected
+with the door will operate to close, whether when opened it swings
+inside or outside through the casing to the door, the spring being
+especially applicable to doors hung to swing through their casing, or
+inside and outside.
+
+PORTABLE DERRICK.--D. J. McDonald, Gold Hill, Nevada.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved derrick, and it consists in a novel
+construction and arrangement of parts, whereby the device may be readily
+drawn from place to place, the crane or derrick frame adjusted in any
+desired position within the scope of its movement, friction avoided, and
+the whole apparatus manipulated with the greatest facility.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Answers to Correspondents.
+
+
+_Correspondents who expect to receive answers to their letters must,
+in all cases, sign their names. We have a right to know those who seek
+information from us; besides, as sometimes happens, we may prefer to
+address the correspondent by mail.
+
+Special Note.--This column is designed for the general interest and
+instruction of our readers, not for gratuitous replies to questions of
+a purely business or personal nature. We will publish such inquiries,
+however, when paid for as advertisements, at 50 cents a line, under the
+head of "Business and Personal"
+
+All reference to back numbers should be by volume and page._
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+J. F. McK., of Md.--"What kind of silk is used for balloons, what is the
+varnish which covers them, and what amount of common illuminating gas
+will support one pound weight?" Silk for large balloons is now rarely
+used, stout cotton cloth being substituted. Ordinary boiled linseed oil
+makes a good varnish. Any elastic varnish will do, however. The specific
+gravity of ordinary illuminating gas ranges from 0.540 to 0.700, air
+being 1.000. Its weight may be called one-thirty-second of a pound to
+the cubic foot and atmospheric air about three-fourths of a pound.
+
+R. B. C., of Pa., says: "Here is a proposition in geometry which I would
+like to see demonstrated theoretically by one of your correspondents.
+The side of a regular heptagon is equal to half the side of an
+equilateral triangle inscribed in the same circle. The mechanical
+construction is very simple and will be found useful. I discovered it
+some years ago and am not aware of its ever having been in print."
+
+F. H., of Mich., asks "if sal-soda will scale a boiler?" H. N. Winans,
+11 Wall street, N. Y. replies that in some waters it is partially
+effective but at the expense of the boiler, with a certainty of foaming
+and corrosion. The most reliable and positively uninjurious remedy for
+incrustations is his anti-incrustation powder--in successful use for 12
+years past.
+
+T., of R. I., speaks of the famous mechanical horse shown at the Paris
+Exposition which is said to have accomplished with its rider a little
+over an English mile in fifty seconds, and asks what is the motive
+power. As it is said that the French Government took possession of the
+machine and preserves its mechanical construction a secret, we know no
+more about it than about the much vaunted Napoleon cannon.
+
+S.S., of N. Y.--"Please give the ingredients of the composition used for
+tipping matches." Different manufacturers employ different materials and
+in varying proportions; the mixture of phosphorus melted and stirred up
+with thin glue is sufficient, although some add a quantity of powdered
+glass, niter, chlorate of potash, sulphur, etc. The phosphorus, however
+is the light-producing material.
+
+R.S.B., of N.Y., alluding to the inquiry of S.W.P., in No. 23, for a
+waterproof paste. "Calico printers when they wish to leave white figures
+on a dark ground use what they term a 'resist paste' to cover such
+places as are designed to be unaffected by the dye. If the ingredients
+of this paste were known it might be what S.W.P., desires." This "resist
+paste" is 1 lb. of binacetate of copper (distilled verdigris), 3 lbs.
+sulphate of copper dissolved in 1 gal. water. This solution to be
+thickened with 2 lbs. gum senegal, 1 lb. British gum and 4 lbs. pipe
+clay; adding afterward, 2 oz. nitrate of copper as a deliquescent.
+
+M.A.H, of Vt.--"I have a surplus of water power and desire to know the
+probable cost of the apparatus for producing the electric light, with
+a view of employing my surplus power in that direction." A serviceable
+magneto-electrical machine for giving light is quite expensive.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Business and Personal.
+
+
+_The charge for insertion under this head is 50 cents a line_.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+Parties in want of Fine Tools or Machinists' Supplies send for price
+list to Goodnow & Wightman, 23 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.
+
+Pattern Letters and Figures for inventors, etc., to put on patterns for
+castings, are made by Knight Brothers, Seneca Falls, N.Y.
+
+Allen & Needles, 41 South Water street, Philadelphia, Manufacturers of
+Allen's Patent Anti-Lamina, for removing and preventing Scale in steam
+boilers.
+
+All Parties having any article to sell through an agent, address, with
+circular, etc., Box 499 Oil City, Pa.
+
+Manufacturers of Tag Holders will please send address to Box 1019, St.
+Paul, Minn.
+
+Manufacturers of Presses for making Castor Oil, address or send circular
+to F.M. Peck, P.O. Box 190, Montgomery, Ala.
+
+Manufacturers of Cotton-Spinning and Knitting Machinery send circular
+and price list to W.L. Jones, Holly Springs, Miss.
+
+Dr. W. Spillman, Marion Station, Miss., wishes to correspond with
+manufacturers of buckshot or bullets, either conical or spherical.
+
+Toy Makers--One-half of Patent Right of Toy Wind Wheel given away!
+Address Dr. W.H. Benson, Norfolk, Va.
+
+Milton Darling, East Macdonough, Chenango Co., N.Y., wishes the address
+of those that want broom handles for the year 1868.
+
+A.B. Woodbury, Winchester, N.H., wants to sell two valuable
+patents--Jack-Spinning Improvements.
+
+E.C. Tainter, Worcester, Mass., wants to sell a good set of Sash and
+Door Machinery, used only six months.
+
+Parties desiring any of their new ideas put into practical form, or
+wanting any new apparatus invented for manufacturing purposes, etc.,
+address, with confidence, A.E.W., Inventor and Draftsman, 114 Fulton
+street, N.Y. References given.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+MANUFACTURING, MINING, AND RAILROAD ITEMS.
+
+
+For the benefit of the Union Pacific railroad, the base of the Rocky
+Mountains has been fixed at the base of the Black Hills, a distance of
+6.637 miles west of Cheyenne, and, according to the railway surveys
+525.078 miles from Omaha.
+
+The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railway have just rebuilt in
+the most permanent manner an iron bridge over the Alleghany river, to
+replace the old wooden Howe truss bridge, which had become inadequate
+to the increasing traffic. The new bridge opens like a fan towards the
+freight yard at Pittsburg being at the narrowest part, next to the main
+span 55 feet wide. The river is crossed with spans averaging 1531/2 feet
+in the clear, with a bearing of five feet on each pier. The principle
+of the construction is known as the lattice girder plan, with vertical
+stiffening. The work was executed under the superintendence of its
+designer, the engineer and architect of the company Felician Stataper.
+
+The production of precious metals in the United States from 1849 to 1867
+inclusive, has amounted in value to $1,174,000,000.
+
+The president of one of the New Jersey railroads proposes a plan to
+avoid the danger to life and limb from the series of trains that run
+into and out of Jersey city. The new project is to elevate the present
+tracks fifteen feet above the streets, and by safe machinery to lower at
+once an entire train in the depot at the river.
+
+A mining company at Newton, Nev., are making preparations to work their
+claims by means of a steam engine which will be used to throw a stream
+of water instead of the ordinary hydraulic pressure They estimate that
+with a ten or twelve horse power engine, then can throw 100 inches of
+water with a force equal to at least 150 feet fall. The result of this
+experiment is looked upon with a good deal of interest, as there is a
+vast amount of good hydraulic ground in the adjoining countries, which,
+as in this case, cannot be worked by the ordinary process for want of
+water fall, but which, if the expedient in this case proves successful,
+will soon be worked by steam engines.
+
+By an oversight in the article on the trans-continental railroad,
+published in our last issue, the Western or California section of the
+road was styled the Union Pacific, instead of the Central railroad. In
+the race to reach Salt Lake the California company have 400 miles more
+to build, while the Union company have only 328 miles. But the country
+to be traversed by the former is comparatively level, and favorable for
+winter work, while that on the other side crosses four distinct mountain
+ranges, and winter storms must interrupt work for several months in the
+year.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+PATENT OFFICE DECISIONS ON APPEAL.
+
+USEFUL COMPOUNDS ARE PATENTABLE--THE APPLICANT NOT REQUIRED TO PROVE THE
+FUNCTION OF EACH INGREDIENT.
+
+
+S.H. HODGES for the Board of Examiners-in Chief.
+
+_Application of Rew for a Patent for Preventing and Curing Swine
+Cholera_.--The applicant's specific is composed of a number of medical
+articles, the nature of which is not important upon the present
+occasion, and it is unnecessary to enumerate them. But it is objected
+that "a medical prescription" "should contain some recognition of the
+medicinal properties of the several ingredients" "and the part they
+perform in the compound:" or, as it is elsewhere expressed, such a
+mixture should not receive the sanction of this department "unless
+perhaps a satisfactory rationale should be given for the use of each of
+the ingredients in the proportions named."
+
+If the medical faculty were always satisfied themselves as to the
+operation of the various remedies they employ, there might be more
+reason in the objection. But it is well known that different schools
+disagree widely on this subject, and there are remedies employed with
+success the effect of which the most intelligent are unable to account
+for. So long as there is a single one of this character to be found, and
+while the operations of the vital functions are so concealed from us
+that we are unable fully to comprehend the process by which any specific
+operates, so long it is impossible to prescribe as a conditon of
+patentability, a full explanation of the mode in which any one acts that
+is brought forward. It would be still less justifiable to require such
+an explanation as would content any particular class of medical men.
+Every year new therapeutics are introduced into practice, and not
+unfrequently some whose beneficial results are not understood. And as
+long as one such may be found, it is not just to make it a condition of
+its being protected by a patent, that the discoverer should bring the
+scientific world to agree with him in his theory respecting it, nor even
+that he should have one.
+
+The man who stumbles upon a new and useful article is just as much
+entitled to the exclusive use of it as if he had elaborated it by the
+most profound and painful study. It is true that there is danger upon
+this principle of countenancing mere nostrums, and giving them undue
+prestige This can only be guarded against by the exercise of great
+caution and requiring convincing proof of utility. Such his been
+furnished in this case, in abundance.
+
+The application cannot be rejected except upon such grounds as would
+insure the rejection of nearly all medicines whatever. Nor is the Office
+responsible for the false importance which the public may attach to its
+proceedings, so long is they are confined to its legitimate province.
+Its duties certainly must not be neglected, and meritorious petitions
+refused, in order to obviate such misapprehensions.
+
+The decision of the Primary Examiner is reversed.
+
+[Transcribers note: full index of volume XVII. left out]
+
+
+
+
+
+End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Scientific American, Vol. 17, No. 26
+December 28, 1867, by Various
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+Title: Scientific American, Vol. 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867
+       Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics,
+       Chemistry, And Manufactures
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+Author: Various
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+*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, VOL. 17, NO. 26 ***
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+
+SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
+
+
+
+
+A WEEKLY JOURNAL OF PRACTICAL INFORMATION, ART, SCIENCE, MECHANICS,
+CHEMISTRY, AND MANUFACTURES.
+
+
+
+
+NEW YORK, DECEMBER 28, 1867.
+
+Vol. XVII.--No. 26. [NEW SERIES.]
+
+$3 per Annum [IN ADVANCE.]
+
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+Contents: (Illustrated articles are marked with an asterisk.)
+
+  *Improvement in Hulling and Cleansing Hominy
+
+  Nitro Glycerin
+
+  *Hisert's Adjustable Cultivator Tooth
+
+  Remedy for Cold Feet in City Cars
+
+  Getting Your Money Back
+
+  Patent Claims
+
+  Pending Applications for Reissues
+
+  The Last Number of Volume XVII
+
+  Commencement of a New Volume
+
+  A Change at the Patent Office
+
+  Obituary
+
+  How to Make Intelligent Workmen--Go and Do Likewise
+
+  The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN as a Medium of Business
+
+  *Hunt's Improved Steam Packing Piston
+
+  The Iron Clads at Sea
+
+  *Improvement in Hand Drills
+
+  *Improved Method of Securing Cutters on Boring Bars
+
+  Tides and Their Causes
+
+  The Great Hoosac Tunnel
+
+  Horse-hair Snakes--Wonderful Transformation
+
+  Man Proposes, but God Disposes
+
+  Extraordinary Effects of an Earthquake
+
+  Recent American and Foreign Patents
+
+  Answers to Correspondents
+
+  Business and Personal
+
+  Manufacturing, Mining, and Railroad Items
+
+  Patent Office Decision
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Improvement in Hulling and Cleansing Hominy.
+
+
+Many of our readers well remember when "hulled corn" was a standing
+winter dish. This was corn or maize the kernels of which were denuded
+of their "hulls" by the chemical action of alkalies, which, however,
+impaired the sweetness of the food. Hominy is corn deprived of the
+hulls by mechanical means leaving the corn with all its original flavor
+unimpaired. Hominy is a favorite dish throughout the country, but is not
+always entirely free from particles of the outer skin of the kernels.
+The mill shown in perspective in the engraving is intended to obviate
+this objection.
+
+[Illustration: DONALDSON'S PATENT HOMINY MILL.]
+
+The corn is placed in the hopper, A, from which it is fed to the hulling
+cylinder contained in the case, B. The hulling machinery is driven by
+a belt on the pulley, C, the other end of the shaft of which carries
+a pinion which gives motion to the gear wheel, D. This, by means of a
+pinion on the shaft of the blower, E, drives the fans of the blower. On
+the other, or front end of the shaft which carries the gear, D, is a
+bevel gear by which another bevel gear and worm is turned. The worm
+rotates the worm gear, F, in two opposite arms of which are slots that
+carry pins projecting inwards, which may be moved toward or away from
+the center. This gear wheel turns free on the shaft that carries the
+pulley, C, and is intended for opening, by means of the pins in the
+arms and levers, a cover in the bottom of the hopper and a valve in the
+bottom of the hulling cylinder. Coiled or bent springs return these
+levers or valves to place when the pin which moves them has passed.
+
+A wrist-pin on the gear, D, forms a crank which is connected to a bar
+at the rear end of the sieves, G, pivoted to an arm at H, by which the
+sieves have a shaking or reciprocating motion as the machine operates.
+The blower drives out the hulls and the motion of the sieves with their
+inclined position insure access of the air to every portion of the
+hominy.
+
+It will be noticed that the connection of all the parts is absolute. The
+motion of the sieves, the speed of the blower, and the action of the
+inlet hopper valve and the delivery hulling valve are always exactly
+proportioned to the speed of the hulling cylinder, whether fast or slow.
+The upper or feed valve opens upward and has a downward projecting lip
+that shuts into a recess in its seat which insures security against
+leakage from the hopper to the hulling cylinder during the intervals of
+its being raised; a great advantage in hominy making, as no grain ought
+to get into the batch until that in the cylinder is done.
+
+Patented Oct. 15, 1867, by John Donaldson, who may be addressed for
+further information at Rockford, Ill.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Nitro-Glycerin.
+
+
+Professor Doremus of this city was called as a witness at the inquest
+upon the bodies of the unfortunate persons killed by the recent
+explosion at Bergen, N.J. The Professor having previously analyzed some
+of the explosive mixture, testified as follows:--"I have subjected it
+to chemical analysis, and find it to correspond to the formula C_{6},
+H_{3}, O_{3}, and NO_{5}; it is well made nitro-glycerin; the substance
+freezes at about 46; it is made to decompose in a very peculiar way; on
+moistening paper with it it burns with rapidity; it does not explode
+when red-hot copper is placed in it; we tried it with the most intense
+heat--we can produce with a galvanic battery with two hundred cells
+holding a gallon and a half each; some nitro-glycerin was placed in a
+cup and connected with one of the poles of the battery; through a pencil
+of gas carbon the other poles of the battery were connected with the
+glycerin, no explosion ensued; but when the point touched the britannia
+vessel the nitro-glycerin took fire, a portion burning and the rest
+scattering about; this is as severe a test as we can submit it to in the
+way of heat under the pressure of the air; we therefore would conclude
+that nitro-glycerin carried about exposed cannot explode, even if you
+drop a coal of fire into it; if the liquid is confined, or is under
+pressure, then an explosion will ensue; if paper be moistened with
+it and put on an anvil and a smart blow given with a hammer, a sharp
+detonation ensues; if gunpowder or the fulminates of mercury, silver or
+gun-cotton be ignited in a vacuum by a galvanic battery, none of them
+will explode; if any gas be introduced so as to produce a gentle
+pressure during the decomposition, then a rapid evolution of gases will
+result; the results of decomposition in a vacuum differ from those under
+atmospheric pressure or when they are burnt in a pistol, musket,
+a cannon, or in a mine; where we have little or no pressure it is
+difficult to get these substances to burn rapidly; nitro-glycerin is
+more difficult to explode than powder; in many respects it resembles
+gun-cotton which is made in a similar way; if gun-cotton be immersed
+in the proto-chloride of iron it turns into common cotton; the
+same experiment was tried with nitro-glycerin by mixing it with
+proto-chloride of iron, and it reverted into common glycerin; there
+are four well known varieties of gun-cotton made by employing acids of
+different strengths; they differ in chemical composition and properties,
+as well as in their explosive qualities; the late Minister of War in
+Austria in 1862 stated to me that he had ordered four hundred cannon for
+gun-cotton, and six months after he stated that he had ordered all
+the cannon to be changed and adapted to powder, in consequence of
+spontaneous combustions; much less is known of nitro-glycerin than of
+gun-cotton, and probably several varieties of this article may be formed
+as of gun cotton; this would explain cases of spontaneous explosion; if
+the nitro-glycerin is not carefully washed to get rid of the acid, a
+gradual decomposition will ensue, producing gases, which, if the vessel
+be closed, will explode; my opinion is that nitro-glycerin should be
+used in the most careful hands; do not think I would put it in the hands
+of a common laborer for blasting purposes; it is less dangerous in a
+frozen than a liquid state; I think concussion would explode frozen
+nitro-glycerin.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+HISERT'S ADJUSTABLE CULTIVATOR TOOTH.
+
+
+The object of the device exhibited in the engraving is to allow the
+teeth of a cultivator to turn slightly and avoid obstructions, while
+they will follow at all times the line of draft, so that in turning the
+cultivator there is no risk of breaking the teeth or their shanks, or
+of overturning the implement. The cultivator blade, A, may be of any
+desired form, and it is secured to the curved shank, B, which is pivoted
+by a bolt to the beam, C. On the under or lower side of the beam is an
+iron plate, D, having a projecting socket, E, which is the stud or pin
+on which the eye of the shank turns. A bolt passing through the socket
+and beam holds the shank in place. Farmers will readily perceive the
+advantages of this device. It may be applied to any or all of the
+different cultivators now in use. Patented Sept 3, 1867, by B.F. Hisert
+who may be addressed for rights to make or sell at Norton Hill, Green
+Co., N.Y., or address G.W. King, Scoharie, N.Y.
+
+[Illustration]
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Remedy for Cold Feet in City Cars.
+
+
+"Riding down town these cold mornings in the horse cars, the unpleasant
+sensation of chilled feet reminds us of the plan adopted in France and
+other parts of Europe to keep the feet of car passengers warm. This is
+accomplished by inserting a flattened iron tube along the bottom of the
+car lengthwise in the center, between the rows of seats. This tube is
+raised a little above the floor level of the car to afford a rest for
+the feet, yet, not enough to make a stumbling block. When the car leaves
+the depot this tube is filled with hot water from a boiler kept heated
+for the purpose, and this water retains its heat and gives a pleasant
+warmth to the feet of the passengers and the car generally, for about
+two hours, after which the tube is refilled at a convenient station on
+the road. In the case of our city cars this might easily be done, and be
+a cheap and exceedingly comfortable improvement."--_Evening Post_.
+
+It should be understood that the French cars are arranged with small
+compartments like stage coaches, and the passengers sit face to face,
+with the warming tube above described under their feet. One tube
+for every six persons. We should be glad, indeed, to see this plan
+introduced here. But it is not to be expected that our city railroad
+companies will do anything for the comfort of their passsengers, while
+without such trouble they continue to reap rich harvests. Very likely
+the idea of loading a lot of hot water upon their cars, for passengers
+to stand upon, would strike them as a good joke. Their poor, broken
+down, spavined horses, could not stand any additional load.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Getting Your Money Back.
+
+
+The French are a curious people and one of the novelties of Parisian
+enterprises is a large warehouse, in which are sold, at retail, all
+manner of goods, from a diamond necklace to a shoe brush. The purchaser,
+having paid the price, receives not only the goods, but a bond for the
+whole amount of his purchase money, payable, after thirty years, and
+guaranteed by the Credit Foncier and other moneyed corporations. The
+prices charged are said to be no greater than in any other retail shops.
+This is really eating your cake in order to keep it; the more you
+spend the richer you will be; indeed it sets at defiance the whole of
+Franklin's code of proverbs, and proves "Poor Richard" a silly fellow.
+Imagine Jones lecturing his wife on her economy, and reproaching her for
+a spirit of saving, "My dear, if you had bought this camel's hair shawl
+thirty years ago, it would now be a source of income to us; if you
+had not been so close we should now be wealthy." Smith acquires an
+independence by giving his children an expensive education, and sees in
+every new dress or costly jewel which his growing daughters wear, a new
+mine of wealth for himself. If he can only persuade them to spend money
+enough he is sure of a support in his old age.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+A GIGANTIC BRIDGE.--A suspension bridge is to be erected by M. Oudry,
+engineer, over the Straits of Messina, Sicily, from Point Pezzo, on the
+Calabrian Coast. It is to consist of four spans of 3,281 feet each,
+elevated about 150 feet above high-water level, so that the largest
+ships may pass under. The proposed Roebling bridge over the East River,
+between New York and Brooklyn, is to have a single span of 1,600 feet.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The through mails to the West now go in iron-bound boxes instead of
+leathern bags. Each box, tightly packed, contains about eight hundred
+letters.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The first steam vessel used in Great Britain was called the _Comet_, and
+built by Henry Bell in 1812. It was thirty tuns burden.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+OFFICIAL REPORT OF PATENTS AND CLAIMS
+
+Issued by the United States Patent Office,
+
+FOR THE WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 10, 1867.
+
+_Reported Officially for the Scientific American_
+
+
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+of fees:--
+
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+  On issuing each original Patent                               $20
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+  On application for Reissue                                    $30
+  On application for Extension of Patent                        $50
+  On granting the Extension                                     $50
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+
+In addition to which there are some small revenue-stamp taxes. Residents
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+
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+addressing MUNN & CO., Publishers of the Scientific American, New York._
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+71,836.--MACHINE FOR NOTCHING KNITTING NEEDLES.--W. Aiken, Franklin,
+N.H.
+
+I claim 1st, The improved machine, substantially as described, for
+effecting the several operations of notching, slotting, boring, and
+burring a knitting machine needle blank, in the order and manner as
+explained.
+
+2d, Also, the combination of one or more vibratory clamps, Y, the cam,
+E, and the two burrs or cutters, q r, for forming the notches in the
+needle blank such clamp or clamps, cam and cutters being provided with
+mechanism for operating them, substantially as described.
+
+3d, Also the combination of one or more vibratory clamps Y, the cam, E,
+the two burrs or cutter wheels, q r, and the slotting burr or cutters,
+s, provided with mechanism for operating them substantially as
+explained,
+
+4th, Also, the combination of one or more rotary clamps, Y, the cam,
+E, the burrs or cutter wheels, q r s, and the drill, u, provided with
+mechanism for operating them, substantially as set forth.
+
+5th, Also, the combination of one or more vibrating clamps, the burring
+cutter, t, the drill, u, and the slotting cutter, s, arranged and
+provided with mechanism for operating, substantially as explained.
+
+
+71,837.--TEA AND COFFEE POT.--Alfred Arnold, Tenafly, N.J.
+
+I claim 1st, In a tea or coffee boiler, the base, D, so constructed and
+adapted, relatively to the other parts, that an oscillating motion will
+be imparted to the vessel by process of ebullition, substantially as
+shown and described.
+
+2d, In combination with the base or heating-surface, D, the chambers, b
+b', and diaphragm, E, or their equivalents, substantially as arranged
+and described, and for the purposes shown.
+
+
+71,838.--TOOL FOR SIZING LAMP CHIMNEYS.--Lewis J. Atwood, (assignor to
+himself and Holmes, Booth and Haydens), Waterbury, Conn.
+
+I claim the adjustable sizing and shaping-jaws employed, substantially
+as specified, in the manufacture of glass lamp chimneys and similar
+articles.
+
+
+71,839.--MODE OF PREVENTING THE UNTWISTING OF THE ENDS OF WIRE ROPE
+BANDS.--Arthur Barbarin, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim a wire rope band, in which the ends of the several wires
+composing the same are soldered together, substantially as herein
+described and shown in the accompanying drawings, and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,840.--SPRING-BED BOTTOM.--Alonzo B. Baty, Binghamton, N.Y.
+
+I claim the construction and application of the bracket, B, in
+combination with the bail or pendant, C, the springs, D D, transverse
+pieces, F F, and slats, A A, all being constructed substantially as
+herein described and represented, for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,841.--HORSE-RAKE.--H.L. Beach, Montrose, Pa., assignor to Beach Wheel
+Horse-Rake Manufacturing Company, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, The teeth heads, N, constructed and operating substantially
+as described.
+
+2d, In combination with the teeth heads, N, the teeth, Q, substantially
+as described.
+
+3d, The arms, K, and teeth heads, N, combined and operating
+substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The cleaners, M, teeth heads, N, and teeth, Q, when combined for
+the purposes indicated.
+
+5th, The blocks, f, pins, c, sliding bar, E, and lever, G, when combined
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th, The hooks, i i, and pins, j, secured in the axle for the purpose
+shown.
+
+7th, The washers, P, combined with the teeth and teeth heads,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,842.--APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING STREET GAS-LAMPS.--J. W. Beard, St.
+Johns, New Brunswick.
+
+I claim the combination of the hook, F, and the perforated cap, E, with
+the lamp, D', to be affixed on a pole or staff, as set forth.
+
+Also, the combination of the curved or hooked arms, c c, with the key,
+k, of the cock of the burner, and their arrangement with respect, to the
+opening in the bottom of the lantern, as explained.
+
+Also, the combination of the socket tube, e, with the lamp, D', its
+hook, F, and perforated cap, E.
+
+Also the combination of the receiving tube, f, and bayonet connection,
+g, with the socket tube, e, the lamp, D', its hook and perforated cap,
+as described.
+
+
+71,843.--CALIPER AND T-SQUARE.--Joseph Bennor, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the rule, a, stand, c, slide, m, legs, p and q, marker, u,
+cutter, w, with their several described appendages, all combined in the
+manner and for the purpose substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+71,844.--REFRIGERATOR.--Ferdinand Borchard, Detroit, Mich.
+
+I claim 1st, A refrigerator which is provided with movable racks, H,
+within cooling chambers which are arranged beneath an ice chamber,
+B, constructed with inclined walls, a a a, a drip pan, D, and an
+ice-supporting rack, c, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, Providing the movable racks, with sliding brackets, I, which are so
+applied as to serve as supports for the outer ends of the racks when
+drawn partially out of their respective apartments, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,845.--CONSTRUCTION OF METAL SALVERS.--George Brabrook, (assignor to
+Reed and Barton), Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the metallic ring and cap
+molding together, and with the waiter or salver, in manner substantially
+as and for the purpose specified.
+
+Also, as a new or improved manufacture, a waiter or salver of britannia
+metal, having a metallic strengthening-ring and cap molding combined and
+arranged with its body in manner as specified.
+
+
+71,846.--MANUFACTURE OF SHOES, ETC.--M.L. Brett, Warren, Ohio.
+
+I claim the construction of a seamless shoe, etc., by felting, in the
+manner set forth, as a new article of manufacture.
+
+
+71,847.--CONSTRUCTION OF SCOOPS.--Theo. C. Bromley, Fort Howard, Wis.
+
+I claim the cone-shaped back and the circular raised brace.
+
+
+71,848.--WATER-RESERVOIR FOR EXTENSION-TOP STOVE.--Chas. H. Buck, St
+Louis, Mo.
+
+I claim 1st, the boiler, D, constructed with a depression in its rear
+side, in combination with a stove made with the extended top, A, and
+with a stovepipe, C, which is entirely independent of the boiler, but
+still is partly enclosed by the boiler, in the manner and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, The boiler, D. with its depression in its rear side made wholly
+independent of the pipe, C, but capable of enclosing a portion of said
+pipe, and of being removed without disturbing the pipe, as herein
+described and shown.
+
+
+71,849.--JOURNAL-BOX.--T.F. Burgess, Lowell, Mass.
+
+I claim the drips, e e, and conducting holes, d d, in combination with
+the recesses, b b, when arranged to operate substantially as described
+and for the purposes fully set forth.
+
+
+71,850.--HAY ELEVATOR.--E.H. Carpenter, Dexter, Mich.
+
+I claim 1st, In combination with a cable, A, frame, F, wheels, G,
+sheave, E, and rope, C, the disengaging device, consisting of a collar,
+M, stop, L, and vertical catch, K, enclosing the cable, A, and rope, C,
+and operated substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of the frame, F, rope, C, collar, M, stop, L, catch,
+K, and valves, H, cams, I, and lever, l', said parts being constructed
+and the whole arranged substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,831.--STEAM GENERATOR.--C.E. Case, Xenia, Ohio.
+
+I claim the metal cup, G, constructed and arranged substantially upon
+the principle and in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,852.--LOOM FOR WEAVING PALM-LEAF, ETC.--Geo. W. Chandler, (assignor
+to himself and Lysander F. Thompson), Fitchburg, Mass.
+
+I claim 1st, The hinged holder, G, substantially as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the hinged fingers, c c, with the ribs, b b b,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the adjustable weight, G', with the bottom of the
+holder, for the purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The combination with the hinged fingers, c c, of the hinged
+holding-piece, G", substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+5th, The fingered stop or guard piece, h', with the holder, G
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th, The combination, with the stand or plate, h, of the grooved hinged
+flap, i, for supporting the guard or stop piece, h'.
+
+7th, The combination with the ribbed holder, G, of the guide piece, s,
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+The combination of the feed arm, m, with the slide-piece, n, and lever,
+26, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+9th, the combination with lever, 26, of the adjustable ears, 27 27, for
+the purposes stated.
+
+10, The combination with slide piece, n, and table, L, of the connecting
+piece, 21, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+11th, The combination with the slotted slide piece, M", and connecting
+piece, 21, of the double shouldered bolts, 18 18, substantially as and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+12th, The combination with the curved lever, M, and the slide piece, M",
+of the bent levers, M' M', substantially as and for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+13th, The combination with the arm, 70, and notched bar, w, of the
+sping-pawl, t, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+14th, Mechanism for separating the pieces of material to be fed,
+constructed and combined for operation substantially as described, and
+as shown in fig. 7, of the accompanying drawings.
+
+15th, The combination with a loom for weaving palm-leaf and other cloth,
+of a push-finger, 41, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+16th, The combination with the stem of the push finger, 41, of
+the catch-piece, 42, lever, 44, and operating springs, 43 and 46,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+17th, The combination with the slide, n, of the projection or dog, 47,
+for releasing lever, 46, from the catch-piece, 42, as set forth.
+
+18th, The combination with the hinged table, L, of the mechanism for
+separating and feeding the material, substantially as set forth.
+
+19th, The combination with the stationary bed, L", and stand, 72, of the
+hinged table, L, and catch, o, substantially as set forth.
+
+20th, The combination and relative arrangement with the table, L, bed,
+L", and holder, G, of the evener knives, 12 and 14, as shown and set
+forth.
+
+21st, The combination with the bridge piece, 50, of the hinged dog, 52,
+and bell-spring, 53, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+22d, The combination and relative arrangement of mechanism,
+substantially such as is shown and described for communicating the
+proper motions to the feed arms, S, from lever, K.
+
+23d, The combination with a loom for weaving palm-leaf of mechanism
+substantially such as shown and described for stopping the loom, as set
+forth.
+
+
+71,853.--PITMAN COUPLING.--G. W. Clark, Manchester, Ind.
+
+I claim the arrangement of forked pitman, A G G', bolt, H, screw shanked
+hook, D, and nuts, F F', or their equivalents, substantially as and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,854.--MACHINE FOR MAKING LEVEES.--Ernest Comeaux, Bayou Goula, La.
+
+I claim 1st, The endless apron in combination with the hinged adjustable
+frame, K, operating as described for elevating the earth used in making
+levees, in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the endless apron, F, chains, H, slats, J, and
+adjustable supporting-frame, K, and standards, L, as herein described
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The above in combination with the spur-wheels, C and B, and the
+endless chain, D, as herein described for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,855.--CONSTRUCTION OF ROOF.--M. De K. Cutts, Richmond, Va.
+
+I claim 1st, A tobacco drying house which is provided with a sectional
+hinged roof in combination with frames, A, which support the tobacco
+leaves while being dried and cured substantially as described,
+
+2d, The supporting posts, G, in combination with hinged sections, B B',
+elevating devices, and supporting frames, constructed and arranged in
+such manner that the leaves of tobacco upon said frames can be exposed
+to the action of the sun and air at pleasure substantially as described.
+
+
+71,856.--CAR BRAKE.--Shadrach Davis, Dartmouth, Mass.
+
+I claim a car brake, consisting of the broad connecting bar, C1, which
+rests on pivots, F1, working in slots, and has the brake-shoes movable
+fixed to it, the whole combined as described, operated by the bar,
+I2, and screw rod, H2, and by contact with the wheels as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,857.--FEEDER FOR GRAIN MILL.--Michael Decamp, South Bend, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the device, D, bridge ring-bearing, a b,
+feeder, c, and collar, e, substantially as described,
+
+2d, The toothed eccentric, J, in combination with lever, G, and collar,
+e, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,858.--PAINTER'S EASEL.--Paul Deschause, New York city.
+
+I claim 1st, The extensible legs, consisting of the hinged legs, a, and
+their extension sliding parts, b, made and arranged substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, Also the combination of the legs with the toggle-brace, c c,
+substantially as described.
+
+3d, Also, the extensible rest, composed of the fixed part, e, and the
+sliding part, d, in combination with the fixed and movable clamps, f g,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,859.--GUIDE FOR SAW IN SAW MILLS.--Hiram P. Dillingham, Norwalk,
+Ohio.
+
+I claim the plates, A and A', guides, B B', and C and C', the whole
+constructed substantially as described, and operating as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,860.--PRODUCING CALCIUM MAGNESIUM LIGHT.--Chas. A. Dresser, New York
+city. George A. Dresser, Trustee;
+
+I claim the preparation of dolomite, native or artificial substantially
+as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,861.--CALENDAR ATTACHMENT TO INKSTAND.--Sam'l. R. Dummer, New York
+city.
+
+I claim 1st, An inkstand, etc., constructed with a series of shoulders
+or rests, B, whether one or more and one above another, in combination
+with the rings, C, and plate or frame, D, or their respective
+equivalents substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, In combination with the above, the two tubes, H M, and plunger, O,
+as herein set forth for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,862.--PLANING MACHINE FOR WOOD.--G. B. Durkee and W. H. Murray,
+(assignor to themselves and I. T. Safford), Chicago, Ill.
+
+We claim 1st, The employment of two separately adjustable cutter heads
+in a single machine, so that the axis of one cutter may be at the angle
+of the other at a different angle, and both cutters operating at the
+same time upon the same board, substantially as specified.
+
+2d, The crossheads, C, cutter-heads, E, screws, D and G, in combination
+with the standards, B, constructed and operating substantially as
+specified.
+
+
+71,863.--SELF-ADJUSTING RELAY MAGNET.--J. M. Fairchild, (assignor to
+himself, J. K. Bundy, and J. M. Townsend), New Haven, Ct.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the head, C, combined with the magnet so
+as to be self-adjusting in relation to the armature, substantially as
+herein set forth.
+
+
+71,864.--CORN CAKE CUTTER.--Leonard Felker, Tewksbury, Mass.
+
+I claim the rotating cylinder i, with its cutters, i'i', in combination
+with the rotating cylinder, f, with the stationary knives, f'f', and
+adjustable finishers, g g, when arranged to operate substantially as
+described and set
+
+2d, The pressure rotating cylinder, f, with stationary knives, f'f', and
+adjustable finishers, g g, substantially as described and set forth.
+
+3d, The clearer, m, in combination with the rotating cutters, i'i', as
+described.
+
+4th, The adjustable stands, d d, and lever, p, in combination with the
+table, b', and weight, o, when arranged to operate substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,865.--MEASURING FAUCET.--Elisha Fitzgerald, N. Y. city.
+
+I claim the combination of a four way cock with a receptacle having a
+movable partition operated by the water, substantially as described,
+for the purpose of limiting and determining the amount of water to be
+discharged, as specified.
+
+Also, in combination with the above, the dial and pointer, to indicate
+the amount of water discharged, as described.
+
+
+71,866.--TWEER.--Charles C. Forncrook, Hermitage, N. Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the valve, d, adjustable bridge, g, chamber,
+B, and tweer, A, arranged and operating substantially in the manner and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,867.--COTTON TIE.--John H. Fraley, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the combination of the buckles, A and B, when they are
+constructed and united as described, with the ends of hoop iron, when
+bent into the form of hooks, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,868.--BRIDGE.--John Glass, George P. Schneider, and William B.
+Rezner, Cleveland. Ohio.
+
+We claim, 1st, The tubular flanged sections, A B, as arranged in
+combination with the diaphragm, C, for the purpose and in the manner
+substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The tubular arch, as constructed, with sections, A B C, in
+combination with the foot block, I, provided with a flange or boss, K,
+when arranged in the manner as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,869.--OIL CUP.--John H. Gomer, New York city.
+
+I claim the combination of the cap, B, with its screw flange, b, and
+case, A, provided with suitable tube, C, in the manner and for the
+purpose herein specified.
+
+
+71,870.--PEAT MACHINE.--George D. Goodrich, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The adjustable bearing for the shaft, B, composed of
+two or more segments, r, constructed and operating substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The separate troughs, I, located below the tempering mill, when
+more than one expelling screw is employed, so as to give each screw a
+separate and independent action, substantially as specified.
+
+3d, The cutter or knife, F, for cutting the material into suitable
+lengths in a peat machine having a continuous discharge from the
+expelling mill, substantially as specified.
+
+4th, Closing the mouth of the die by an adjustable intermittent stop or
+knife, when so arranged that the movements can be varied with respect to
+the movements of the other operating parts of the machine, substantially
+as specified.
+
+5th, The double slotted plate or wheel, K, provided with the sockets, h,
+and pins, i, for the purpose of adjusting the movements of the cutter
+stop or knife, F, substantially as described.
+
+6th, The combination of the separate troughs, I, expelling screws, H,
+and cutter stop, F, with a tempering mill, substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,871.--RATCHET BED KEY.--William M. Gray, Brooklyn, N. Y.
+
+I claim the bed key constructed and arranged as above described, as a
+new article of manufacture.
+
+
+71,872.--MODE OF PREVENTING THE EXPLOSION OF LAMPS.--Cyrus P. Grosvenor,
+McGrawville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application to lamps or heaters, using coal oils, alcohol,
+or other explosive substances, of such a burner as will supply the
+vacuum made in the reservoir by the combustion with nitrogen gas, the
+burner being constructed as herein described, or in any other form
+substantially the same, and which will produce the intended effect.
+
+
+71,873.--CAR-AXLE BOX.--Joseph Harris, Dorchester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The roller guides, i, with detached radial joints,
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, In combination with the system of rollers and box, g, the
+construction of the axle, with its extension, e, and shoulder, d, as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,874.--WASHING MACHINE.--Job H. Haskell (assignor to himself and
+Horace Taplin), Lowell, Mass.
+
+I claim the general construction and combination of all the parts,
+consisting of the cylinder, G, series of yielding rollers, a, roller
+stands, k, spring bars, f, levers or arms, m, spring bar, D, transverse
+bar, R, rod, O, and the box, the whole arranged to operate substantially
+as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,875.--HORSE RAKE.--John V. Hawkey (assignor to himself and Israel T.
+Sheffler), Greensburg, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, A rake shaft or head, arranged outside of the periphery of
+the wheels, projecting laterally beyond them, and so jointed that its
+sections can be folded vertically upon the carrying frame without
+detaching any of the parts of the rake, substantially as described.
+
+2d, An axially turning rake-shaft, so jointed that its outer sections
+can be folded inwards without detaching any of its parts.
+
+3d, The combination of the inner fixed section of the rake shaft with
+the outer vertically folding sections, projecting beyond the wheels,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The combination, substantially as described, with a jointed rake
+shaft, of hinges allowing the sections to fold vertically, and a locking
+device to hold them rigidly when unfolded.
+
+5th, The arrangement as described, of the top pins, m, on the folding
+sections, to secure them in position when folded up.
+
+6th, The combination in a horse rake, of an axially turning folding rake
+shaft, with a rock shaft controlled by a handle on the driver's platform
+to raise and lower the teeth.
+
+7th, The arrangement, in a horse rake, of an axially turning jointed
+rake shaft, mounted on the rear end of the thills, and supported on two
+wheels mounted on independent axles.
+
+
+71,876.--APPARATUS FOR DRAINING SUGAR.--James B. Hill, Allegheny City,
+Pa.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of the hopper, C, provided with
+valve, d, case, B, screen, R, distributing drum, P, distributor, f,
+provided with valve, i, scraper, S, chute h, and pipe, t, the whole
+being constructed, arranged, and operating substantially in the manner
+herein described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,877.--CENTRIFUGAL MACHINE FOR DRAINING SUGAR.--James B. Hill,
+Allegheny City, Pa.
+
+I claim the use of a fan when used in combination with the shield,
+m, distributor, f, screen, R, case, B, hopper, C, and scraper, S,
+constructed, arranged, and operating, substantially in the manner herein
+described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,878.--CARD HOLDER.--Samuel L. Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, in combination with a back or support, the use or employment
+of any number of strips when the same shall be constructed and combined
+substantially as shown for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,879.--FISHING LINE SWIVEL.--Martin Hiltz, Gloucester, Mass.
+
+I claim the improved swivel, as made with the screw bolt, D, and the nut
+chamber, e, arranged and combined, as explained, with the parts, A B C,
+constructed and applied together as specified.
+
+
+61,880.--IMPLEMENT FOR LIGHTING GAS.--Thomas W. Houchin, Morrisania,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, Placing a receiver, A, at the lower end of a tube, B, for
+the purposes fully described.
+
+2d, The combination of a receiver, A, tubes, B, and wick chamber, C,
+when the same shall be constructed substantially as described, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,881.--CORN-POPPER.--J. W. Howe, and J. K. Barton, Worcester, Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the twisted wires, a a a' a', with
+the handle, B, and receptacle, A, substantially as and for the purposes
+described.
+
+2d, The combination of the wires, a' a', with handle, B, receptacle, A,
+and cover of the same, as and for the purposes described.
+
+3d, The combination of the wires, a a a' a', with each other,
+receptacle, A, and cover of same, as shown and described.
+
+
+71,882.--COPY BOOK.--Benj. G. Howes, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim the copy book, constructed substantially as described.
+
+
+71,883.--PETROLEUM GAS BURNER.--G. A. Hyver, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the pipe, D, when filled with finely
+broken charcoal, with the concentric or annular chamber, F, the latter
+being provided with pipes, b, extending upwardly into the cup furnace or
+heat retort, H, as and for the purpose substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the pipe, D, when filled with finely broken
+charcoal, the concentric or annular chamber, F, pipes, b, and pipe, d,
+with the gas pipe, c, when the latter is provided with the valve, J, for
+regulating the flow of gas, as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The gas pipe, c, when constructed and arranged with relation to the
+chamber, F, and one of the pipes, b, as described, in combination with
+the valve, J, for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the concentric or annular chamber, F, and
+pipes, b, with the cup furnace or heat retort, H, when the latter is
+constructed as described, and shown upon the drawings, and occupies the
+relation to the former herein set forth, for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, The pipe, d, in combination with one of the pipes, b, for the
+purpose of affording a light for illuminating purposes, as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,884.--SHAFT COUPLING.--John Keesey, Chester, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the box, hub, or shell, B, reverse
+wedge-shaped blocks, C C', and bolts, D D', with their nuts, E E', or
+the equivalents of these devices, arranged for operation together,
+substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+
+71,885.--CLAMP SCREW.--Charles L Kingsley (assignor to Charles Parker),
+Meriden, Conn.
+
+I claim the nut, E, formed with the seats, F, and the lever, G, formed
+with the trunnions, I, so as to be combined and operate in the manner
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,886.--MACHINE FOR BENDING WOOD.--Joseph Klahr, Bernville, assignor to
+himself, W.R. Weand, C.H. Zink, and James J. Wagenhorst, Philadelphia,
+Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The formers, F F', with their arms, p p', levers, k k',
+and catches, q, or their equivalents, in combination with the clamps, G,
+the whole being constructed and operating substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, The combination of the above, the weighted levers, D D', and the
+links, l.
+
+3d, The adjustable plates, B B', with their shoulders, c, operating in
+combination with the formers, and their projections, q, substantially as
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,887.--OIL CAN.--George Alvan Knowlton, Natick, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stoppers, D and I, retracted from their respective
+orifices by a single trigger, H h', and provided with two springs, G J,
+to insure the effective closure of both said orifices, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, In a valved oil can, constructed as above specified, the arrangement
+of the trigger, H h', obliquely on the upper side of the handle, A', as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,888.--FENCE.--Ira Lackey, Lebanon, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the sills, A, braces, C, and hooks or loops,
+i j, with the grooved posts, a c, of the panels, when the parts are
+constructed and arranged to form a detachable and portable fence, in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,889.--BUTTER DISH.--Nathan Lawrence (assignor to Reed and Barton),
+Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the friction spring with the
+cover and vase, the journal and the bearing to extend entirely around
+the said journal, as specified.
+
+
+71,890.--HARVESTER RAKE.--Edward J. Leyburn, Lexington, Va.
+
+I claim, 1st, Connecting the rake arm, E', to a loose collar, c, on reel
+shaft, B, by means of a pivot, d', carrying an arm, f, in combination
+with the jointed connecting rod, h, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The arresting plate, G2, in combination with the rake pivot,
+d', arm, f, and collar, c, and connecting rod, h, substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The cam plate, G G1, in combination with the rake pivot, d', loose
+collar, c, and connecting rod, h, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The anti-friction roller, i, applied to the arm, f, of the rake
+pivot, in combination with the arresting plate, G2, substantially as
+described.
+
+5th, Connecting the arm, f, which is in the rake pivot, d, to the reel
+shaft or reel arm thereof, by means of a rod, h, and universal joint,
+h', substantially as described.
+
+6th, The application of a weight, g, to an arm, f, of the rake pivot,
+when said arm is upon a loose collar, c, and arranged to operate
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,891.--WASHING MACHINE.--Reuben Lighthall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the detachable holder, A, with the set screw, B, in combination
+with the slotted lever, D, and the rollers, F F', and the cam, H, as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,892.--PROCESS FOR RENDERING PAPER, CLOTH, AND THE LIKE, FIRE AND
+WATER PROOF.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.
+
+I claim the process, substantially as herein described, of treating
+fibrous and other materials for rendering them fire and water proof.
+
+
+71,893.--COMPOSITION OF MATTER FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF WATER PROOF PAPER
+AND OTHER ARTICLES.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The new compound or composition of matter, produced by the
+treatment of vegetable fiber, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The process herein described of treating vegetable fiber for
+producing a new compound, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,894.--STREET SWEEPER.--Robert Y. McConnell and Geo. Pringle,
+Rochester, N.Y.
+
+We claim, 1st, The pinions, a, of the counter shaft, s, combined with
+carrier wheels, W, of street sweepers, by suitable sliding clutches, c,
+all arranged substantially as shown and described, and for the purpose
+of equalizing the strength and efficiency of those portions of the
+machine.
+
+2d, The broom shaft, b, and the counter shaft, s, arranged substantially
+as shown, being held by means of the adjustable rigid straps, y, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The spring clutches, c, governed by means of the hand lever, D,
+connecting rod, f, lever, k, and the counter inclined planes, m, all
+arranged and operating substantially in the manner and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,895.--UTERINE SUPPORTER.--Frederick Meriwether, Tamola, Miss.
+
+I claim the combination, as described, of the spring, E, composed of
+copper or other soft metal, with the pessary, for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+Also, the combination, substantially as described, of the pelvic spring,
+the vertically adjustable bar and set screw, the soft metal spring, E,
+the pessary pillar, F, and the pessary, for the purposes specified.
+
+
+71,896.--RAILROAD SIGNAL.--Abraham S. Miller (assignor to himself, J.P.
+James, and Charles Folsom), Zanesfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the trigger, E, and rock shaft, F
+f, with a railroad signal and suitable intermediate connections, so
+arranged that the contact of the train with said trigger shall throw the
+signal into its conspicuous position, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The arrangement of the trigger, E, rock shaft, F f, arm, H, link, I,
+lever, G, wire, J, eccentric lever, L, catch, M, and shaft, B, signal,
+A, and weight, B', or its equivalent (P P1 P2 Q), substantially as and
+for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the trigger, E', rock shaft, F' f', arm, H',
+and rod or other suitable connection, N, all arranged and operating
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination, with the disk or signal, A, of the reflecting
+plate, a substantially as and for the object stated.
+
+
+71,897.--SPINNING WHEEL.--Henry Miller, Ronald Township, Mich.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the adjustable and hinged rods and levers,
+constructed as herein described, for connecting the rocking treadle with
+the hinged spindle arm, so that the operator, by the foot, may move the
+spindle arm out or in at pleasure, as set forth and represented.
+
+
+71,898.--BOOTS AND SHOES.--Charles Mole, Pembroke Terrace, Regent's
+Park, London, England.
+
+I claim the manufacture of a movable boot heel in two parts, to be
+adjusted in different positions by means of a single central projection
+taking into a single slot hole or countersunk part, and secured in
+position by means of a central screw or pin, whether such projection and
+hole or countersunk part be square or many sided, and no matter what the
+shape of these sides, so that the shape of the projection and that of
+the hole which is to receive it be identical, the whole substantially as
+hereinbefore described and illustrated on the annexed sheet of drawing.
+
+
+71,899.--WATER COOLER AND REFRIGERTOR.--Alfred Murden and Henry L.
+Cooper (assignors to themselves and Fiancis Warner), New Haven, Conn.
+
+We claim the arrangement of the cylinder, A, and outer cylinder, C, so
+as to form a water space, D, and combined with covers, E and G, so as to
+form a chamber, F, above the water space, D and ice cylinder, A, so that
+the cover, E, forms the bottom of and the cover, G, the top of the said
+chamber, in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,900.--CONSTRUCTION OF STAMPED SHEET METAL KETTLES.--Frederic G.
+Niedringhaus and William F. Niedringhaus, St. Louis, Mo.
+
+We claim the spout of a kettle when formed by pressure from the bottom
+and top plate of the kettle, when constructed substantially as shown and
+specified.
+
+
+71,901.--BREAST STRAP SLIDE.--O.B. North (assignor to O.B. North & Co.),
+New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The arrangement of the hinged tongue, E, upon the plate,
+A, so as to cover the ring, substantially in the manner herein set
+forth.
+
+2d, Constructing the hook or projection, D, upon the inside of the
+plate, by forming an opening, d, through the plate, substantially as and
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,902.--SNOW PLOW.--Abel Nutting, Quincy, Mass
+
+I claim the rotary plow, arranged to operate substantially as set forth.
+
+Also, in combination with such a plow, inclines, or shares, fixed, with
+respect to the frame by which they are supported, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+71,903.--STEAM GENERATOR.--Isaac R. Oakford, Philadelphia. Pa.
+
+I claim a steam generator, composed of a series of cylindrical boilers,
+of round ends, provided with openings for steam and water, and arranged
+in a vertical and inclined position, in the manner and for the purpose
+above set forth and described.
+
+
+71,904.--CASTER FOR FURNITURE.--P.B. O'Brien and Wm. E. Sparks, New
+Haven, Conn., assignors to P.B. O'Brien.
+
+We claim the arrangement of the spring, a, in the spindle, B,
+and combined with the socket, C, so as to operate in the manner
+substantially as described.
+
+
+71,905.--RAILWAY FROG.--Staats N. Park, Bloomsbury, N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, So constructing the frogs of railways that the frog plate
+and the rail or track sections, guard rails, and frog point are separate
+from each other, and so that the rail sections and guard rails and frog
+point can be inserted in or attached to and detached from the frog
+plate, for the uses and purposes set forth.
+
+2d, So constructing the frogs of railways or the frog plate, that the
+track rails of any railway can be extended upon and combined with such
+frog plate to form the track or rail section of the frog, substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,906.--HARVESTER.--Henry W. Pell, Rome, N.Y.
+
+I claim. 1st, The carriage, C, supported at both ends on wheels or
+rollers, cc, running on a guide way, S, substantially as and for the
+purposes specified.
+
+2d, The rib or groove joint between the friction rollers and guideway,
+to sustain the lateral pressure, as set forth.
+
+3d, The clevis pin or whiffletree bolt, B, attached to the center of the
+carriage, C.
+
+4th, The independent attachment of the draught clevis to the whiffletree
+bolt to permit the independent oscillation of the whiffletree without
+affecting the clevis.
+
+
+71,907.--MEDICAL COMPOUND.--M. Perl, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the medical compound herein described, when made by the process
+and composed of the ingredients herein specified, in the proportions
+stated, for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,908.--MACHINERY FOR SHAVING AND SLOTTING SCREWS.--Elijah S. Pierce,
+Hartford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the cam, M, the sliding frame, Y, the
+spindle, A, the pulley, P, the clamp, C, the spring, S, and the rest, R,
+or their equivalents, with a shaving tool, and one or more nicking saws,
+substantially as herein specified.
+
+2d, The combination of the sliding frame, Y, the spindle, A, and
+the clamping device, C, with a shaving tool and one or more saws,
+substantially as described, for the purpose of shaving, nicking, and
+turning screw blanks or other similar articles, while held in the same
+jaws.
+
+
+71,909.--DOUBLE SCREW.--Elijah S. Pierce, Hartford, Ct.
+
+I claim the double screw herein described and shown, as a new article of
+manufacture.
+
+
+71,910.--APPARATUS FOR PRESERVING MEATS, FISH, POULTRY, AND OTHER
+PERISHABLE ARTICLES.--Charles F. Pike, Piovidence, R.I.
+
+I claim, 1st, Constructing a tubular ice box, with holes or openings in
+the tubes or pipes, at or near the bottom, to let the air out into the
+chamber, F, and slots or openings into the ice receptacle, reservoir, or
+depository, near the top, and so get the combined and double purpose
+of radiation, conduction, and internal circulation of the air in
+the chamber, F, substantially as and for the purposes set forth and
+described in the drawing and specification hereunto annexed, without
+confining myself to any particular form, size, or shape of the pipes
+or tubes, whether they be vertical or horizontal, round, square, oval,
+oblong, or in any other form, neither do I confine myself to any
+particular form of ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository.
+
+2d, The perforating or making slots, holes, or openings in the tubes
+or pipes, near the bottom, for the purposes set forth and described,
+howsoever the same may be made, whether used in connection with the
+ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, as described, or without
+the openings in the ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, for the
+purpose of the rotating of the air.
+
+3d, The ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, with its openings to
+let the air into and on to the ice in this ice receptacle, reservoir, or
+depository, for the purpose of taking off the moisture in the preserving
+room, at or near its top, whether the tubes connected to the bottom of
+this ice receptacle, reservoir, or depository, are perforated or not,
+or whether the ice receptacle reservoir, or depository, is removed
+altogether, and the tops or collars of the tubes or pipes are
+perforated.
+
+4th, The ice box, receptacle, reservoir, or depository, A, as described,
+pipes or tubes, B C D L, pan, E H, room, F, substantially as described
+and set forth, with their appendages.
+
+
+71,911.--MULTIPLYING REFLECTORS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA.--D.W.S. Rawson,
+Peru, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The reflector box, A, the doors and shade wings, B B, the
+bars, C C, the non-reflecting division, D D, surrounding and between
+the several mirrors, the base board, F, and the slide board, G, and the
+double pivot, H, when used for the purposes herein described.
+
+2d, The use of the lever for the purpose of adjusting the reflectors.
+
+3d, The moving of the reflectors with the slide, G. to produce more than
+one set of impressions on the same plate, or an equivalent movement.
+
+
+71,912.--CAR SPRING.--Wm. F. Ray, Fort Wayne, Ind.
+
+I claim a series of reflexed springs, so constructed that the bows slide
+into each other, the whole being adjustable so as to regulate the amount
+of elasticity, as described.
+
+
+71,913.--LAMP BURNER.--Henry Read, Providence, R I.
+
+I claim the skeleton bottom, B, in combination with the perforated
+cylinder, C, and cone, D, when constructed and arranged substantially as
+described and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,914.--APPARATUS FOR TAMING WILD ANIMALS.--Peter R. Sanderson,
+Caledonia, N Y.
+
+I claim the construction and use of a circingle strap, as described,
+with the sheaves, A A A A, and their attachments to said circingle, and
+the slipping straps, B B B B, and rope, C, when arranged substantially
+as described for the purpose specified.
+
+Also, the combination of the above parts, A A, etc., B B, etc, and C,
+with any harness, arranged substantially as described for the purpose
+designed.
+
+
+71,915.--JOURNAL BOX.--Wm. Sherburne, Charlestown, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The bolt, E, constructed as and for the purposes above
+described.
+
+2d, The bolt, E, in combination with the jaw, m, and oil box, B,
+substantially and for the purpose above specified.
+
+
+71,916.--HORSE AND CATTLE POKE.--Nelson Sylvester, Weymouth, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The head, B, cross bar, E, in combination with the
+springs, F, and spikes, a, for the purpose and in the manner
+substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The cross bar, E, as arranged in relation to the yoke, C, and in
+combination with the poke, A, in the manner as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,917.--CORN PLANTER.--Frank J. Smiley, Marshall, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, In combination with a wheeled machine for planting corn
+or other seed at regular intervals, a "perambulator," substantially as
+described, when hung concentrically to a revolving seed cylinder, C, and
+operated in connection therewith, substantially in the manner and for
+the purpose herein in specified.
+
+2d, When operated in connectin with a revolving seed cylinder, the
+arrangement and combination of the dropping tubes, t, and their
+attachments with the tappet pins, T, and receiving basins, K, for
+dropping and conveying the seed to the furrowers, substantially as set
+forth.
+
+3d, The pendant gage-bars, h, in combination with the gage plates, g,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,918.--WHIP RACK.--Charles A. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a whip rack composed of metal or other inelastic material, and
+furnished with a series of divisions or apartments, with a hinged
+tongue or flap in each, and suitable openings in each apartment for the
+insertion and retention of a whip, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,919.--METHOD OF HARDENING AND BLEACHING ARTICLES MADE OF SOAPSTONE,
+TALC, ETC.--Henry Julius Smith, Boston, Mass., assignor to Joseph C.
+Wightman, Newtonville, N. Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The heating in a closed vessel, and in contact with
+carbon, the above described substances, or articles formed therefrom,
+for the purpose of hardening and toughening the same, substantially as
+above described.
+
+2d, The removal, either before or after the hardening process, of
+impurities producing discoloration, by the action of a bath of melted
+chloride or sodium, or other chemical compound operating in like manner.
+
+
+71,920.--HANDLE FOR TEA AND COFFEE POTS.--Enos E. Stow, Plantsville, Ct.
+
+I claim a handle, as made hollow or tubular, and provided with openings
+in or through it, that when applied to a pot or vessel, warm or heated
+air may be caused to pass into and through and out of such handle,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,921.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the endless wire rope or ropes, A A, pulleys,
+T T T' T", and piers, B B B' B", with the suspended carriages, H H H H,
+arranged and operating as specified.
+
+
+71,922.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the wire ropes, A A, piers, B B B B, reel, F,
+and rope, P, with the carriage, H, arranged and operating in the manner
+set forth.
+
+
+71,923.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg. Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the two aerial ways, A A' A" A'", the drum,
+C, with the carriages, H H, and ropes, f f, constructed and operating as
+specified.
+
+
+71,924.--ATTACHMENT TO THE REGULATORS QF WATCHES--Wm. B. Tucker,
+Hillsboro, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the screw-arbor, c, and the toothed segment,
+e, with the regulating lever, d, and the scale base plate, a b,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,925.--BILLIARD CUE TIP.--Joseph A. Veazie, Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim the new or improved composition, substantially as described, in
+which ground leather is an important constituent.
+
+Also, the combination of a layer of such composition and one or more
+layers or strata of leather or caoutchouc, or both, such being for the
+formation of cue tips, as explained.
+
+
+71,926.--CAR SPRING.--Richard Vose, New York city.
+
+I claim a volute spring, formed or constructed of a coiled metallic bar,
+whose thickness is greater transversely upon one edge thereof than at
+any other point therein, substantially as and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+71,927.--APPARATUS FOR TURNING ON GAS.--W.P. Wage [assignor to himself
+and M. Clarke], Barre Centre, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cylinder, E, and the piston, F, in combination with
+the lever, D, or their equivalent, operated by the means and in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, Lighting gas by electricity, in combination with the apparatus above
+described for turning on gas, as shown and described.
+
+
+71,928.--HORSE HAY FORK.--George H. Waldo, Prattsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the tines, b b, bail, f f, curved holding tine, I, spring, J,
+pulley, l, rope, k, all constructed and operated substantially as herein
+set forth.
+
+
+91,929.--MACHINE FOR ROLLING LEATHER.--J.H. Walker, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the horizontal way, G, slide, H,
+and roll, b, with tables, K and M, and treadle operating device,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The combination, with the pieces, C C, of the truss rods, E E,
+bridge, F, way, G, and slide, H, substantially as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+71,930.--FERTILIZER AND CORN PLANTER COMBINED.--Samuel H. Wallize,
+Washingtonville, Pa.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the devices, slide, G, and roller, D, as
+connected and operating together, with the crank, F, so as to drop the
+guano and corn through a single spout, to prevent choking, as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,931.--WASHING MACHINE.--D.T. Ward, Cardington, O.
+
+I claim, 1st, The segmental or convex washboard, E, actuated by levers,
+D, in combination with the reciprocating washboard, F, and connecting
+arms, H, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination therewith, the spring, j, rod, k, and slots, I,
+arranged and operating substantially as described.
+
+3d, The gate, p, in combination with the horizontal reciprocating
+washboard, F, and tub, A, arranged and operating substantially as and
+for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,932.--CORN PLANTER.--John R. Weber, Bourbon, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The springs, m, on the shaft, e, in combination with the
+dropping cylinders, k, as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The combination of the foot board, c', forked lever, d" m",
+connecting rods, e", and cross piece, h", arranged and operating as
+explained.
+
+3d, The combination of the frame, B, elbow levers, m', connecting rods,
+n' s', arms, o' t', and shafts, r' u', as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the transverse shaft, v, sliding bar, s, hook,
+r, pins, o, block, n, and dropping cylinders, k, substantially as
+described.
+
+5th, The combination of the crank, w, arm, x a', spring, b, and sliding
+bar, s, arranged and operating as set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the lever, a", shaft, v, pinion, e', and spring,
+e"', when used independently, or in connection with the frame, B,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,933.--BED BOTTOM.--David S. Williams, Coldwater, Mich.
+
+I claim the combination of the loop, A, rods, B, spring band, C,
+rods, D, webbing, E, slats, F, wires or equivalent, G, in the manner
+described.
+
+
+71,934.--INSTRUMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ANÆSTHETICS.--Osborn Wilson,
+Aurora, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of an instrument with inhaling and
+exhaling tubes, provided with valves, working automatically and
+alternately in opening and closing the tubes by the respiration of the
+patient, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein
+specified.
+
+2d, Providing the instrument with a spring valve and air tube for
+regulating the administration of nitrous oxide and other anæsthetics,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein specified.
+
+3d, The construction and arrangement of stock, A, mouth piece, B,
+inhaling and exhaling tubes, C' C, plate, D, air tube, E', valve, E,
+spiral spring, b, valves, c c, rods, d d, fulcra, e e, arm, f, and rod,
+g, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein specified.
+
+
+71,935.--CIDER MILL AND PRESS.--Martin Winger, Ephrata, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, A series of press boxes, D, with perforated sides and
+an external cogged flange, d, all connected in the form of a wheel
+revolving horizontally, with its cross-arms, N, secured centrally to
+a vertical shaft, L, in combination with the bearing, M, and step, O,
+sustained on a framework, A B B', all arranged substantially in the
+manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, With the revolving press boxes, D, the press block and central
+upright, K, E, pulley, G, guides, F, arms, e, in combination with the
+inclined planes, H and R, all arranged and operating substantially in
+the manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, In combination with the revolving box wheel, D D N N, and pressing
+arrangement, the hinged drop bottom, Q, in combination with a series of
+rollers or pulleys, P, or their equivalents, for the purpose and in the
+manner shown and described.
+
+4th. In combination with my horizontal box wheel, the arrangement of the
+gearing and mill hopper, X, and crushers, W V, pinions, Y S, on shaft,
+all combined substantially m the manner specified.
+
+5th, In combination with an apple mill, a cider press, with a series of
+presses in a horizontal revolving wheel, substantially as and for the
+purposes specified.
+
+
+71,936.--CURB FOR WATER WHEEL.--Albert Winton, Chambersburg, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The serpentine or double curved chute gates, O O, when
+formed with surfaces tapering or sloping from their centers towards
+their ends, and so arranged, relative to intermediately situated
+diaphragms or plates, r r, that one of the tapering ends of said chute
+gates, O O, shall project beyond the circumferences of the rims, a a c
+e, and extend so as to enter slots, or between the prongs of fork-like
+arms, K L K L, to be operated in the manner and for the purpose
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, The annular adjustable rim, or ring, i i, provided with the
+fork-like arms, K L K L, and with the moving lever or crank, m, and
+the fulcrum pin, h, all arranged to operate the chute gates, O O,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+71,937.--HARVESTER.--James Winters and Charles C. Gapen, Lacon, Ill.
+
+We claim the skeleton frame, A, or its equivalent, provided with an
+adjustable clevis, and attached to the end of the tongue, or reaping and
+mowing machines, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein
+described and represented.
+
+
+71,938.--SASH TOP.--Orson E. Woodbury, Madison, Wis.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cam, slotted at H D I, forming bearings at either
+extremity for the screw or other support, when the cam is operating
+against the catch, C, at the points, F or O, all as described and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The catch, C, with the spikes, G G, constructed and used as and for
+the purposes hereinbefore named.
+
+
+71,939.--PEAT AND BRICK MACHINE.--Charles D. Wrightington, Fairhaven,
+and Benjamin P. Rider, Boston, Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, In combination with the mold wheel having the series or
+sets of molds in it, a series of plungers revolving with said wheel
+and operated in succession by the eccentric journal and frame, Q,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, Also in combination with a mold wheel having a series of cogs
+interposed by a series of concave stops, blanks or abutments upon
+its periphery, a drive wheel having cogs and a blank surface on its
+perimeter so that the mold wheel may be moved, stopped and locked by
+said drive wheel which has a continuous movement, substantially as and
+for the purpose described.
+
+3d, Also the location and arrangement of the cam over and around the
+blank on the perimeter of the drive wheel so that while the mold wheel
+is stopped and locked by said drive wheel which continues its movement
+said drive wheel shall operate the pushers to discharge the pressed
+bricks or blocks from the molds, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,940.--.TOY.--Derrick Adams, Lansingburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim an automatic toy having the legs of the horse and the head
+and arm of the driver actuated by mechanical devices, in manner
+substantially as herein described and for the purposes as set forth.
+
+
+71,941.--EAVES TROUGH FASTENING.--Philip Ahn, Brandon Vt.
+
+I claim the bolt, c, combined with the elastic strap, e, substantially
+as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,942.--INFLATING RUBBER BALLS.--Henry A. Alden, Fishkill, N.Y.,
+assignor to the New York Rubber Company.
+
+I claim the application to rubber balls or other hollow articles
+requiring to be distended by inflation of the combined bulb and tube,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein shown and set
+forth.
+
+
+71,943.--REAMER.--Charles Allardice, Cohoes, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A shank, A, formed substantially as described in
+combination with the cutters, B, and nut or screw ring, O, the whole
+operating as set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the shank, A, cutters, B, and nut, C, the nut,
+e, bolt, g, and washer, g', formed as described and employed for the
+purposes specified.
+
+
+71,944.--BOLT ATTACHMENT TO DOOR LOCK.--William H. Andrews [assignor to
+Burton Mallory], New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim the bolt, E, constructed arranged within the lock case in
+combination with the follower, F, constructed with a cam, I, and spring,
+H, so as to hold the bolt securely in both its locked and unlocked
+position, substantially in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,945.--MECHANISM FOR PRESENTING PALM LEAF TO LOOMS.--Isaac Angell,
+Malden, Mass.
+
+I claim for employment in connection with a loom for weaving with palm
+leaf or similar weft a mechanism substantially as set forth which
+automatically presents in succession the entering ends of single pieces
+of weft in such position with relation to the cross sectional form of
+each that each piece will be carried into the shed or web flatwise.
+
+Also the mechanism for effecting the elevation and release of the weft,
+substantially as described.
+
+Also the plate, d, with its rectangular perforations and the gate or
+slide for clamping a single piece of weft projecting through the plate,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+Also a mechanism substantially as set forth for "knocking off" the weft
+raising mechanism when a piece of weft is presented.
+
+
+71,946.--BLACKBOARD FOR SCHOOLS.--William Arroquuier, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim covering the plaster, B, with a coating, C, composed of the
+ingredients named and applied in the manner above described whereby the
+proper color and roughness are obtained as set forth.
+
+
+71,947.--MODE OF OPERATING SWELL IN MELODEONS.--C.E. Bacon [assignor to
+himself. George A Prince and Calvin F.S. Thomas], Buffalo, N.Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the swell pedals side by side with the
+bellows pedals and contiguous to and parallel therewith, for the purpose
+and substantially as described.
+
+
+71,948.--MATERIALS FOR TRANSMITTING HEAT.--William C. Baker, New York
+city.
+
+I claim the employment of salted water, glycerin, or their equivalents,
+to prevent freezing in transmitting and diffusing heat through ordinary
+pipes, tubes or radiators for the purpose of warming and ventilating
+railroad cars, public vehicles and buildings, substantially as herein
+described.
+
+
+71,949.--LAMP BURNER.--George E. Baldwin (assignor to E. Miller & Co.),
+West Meriden, Conn.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the auxiliary or ventilating tube, E, with
+the wick tube, B, combined with a solid partition, F, in the base of the
+burner so as to form a close chamber around the tubes and wick adjuster,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+71,950.--AUTOMATIC TOOTH PLUGGER.--Burr Bannister and George F. Green,
+Kalamazoo, Mich.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of an engine operated by means of
+compressed air with a tooth plugger for the purpose set forth and
+described.
+
+2d, The lock, F, in connection with spring, 1, operated by cross head of
+piston rod, in the manner and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,951.--CAR COUPLING.--William F. Barlow (assignor to himself, James
+Bower and W.A. Jackson), Monmouth, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The catch, C, slotted draw head, A, and weight, X,
+combined as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The rods, M N and H, and elbow, K, combined as described and
+operating in combination with the elements of the first claim arranged
+substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The weight, X, arranged as described for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,952.--HARVESTER RAKE.--John Barnes, Rockford, Ill.
+
+I claim 1st, The inclined serrations, h h h, on the face of the rake
+head for the purpose of compacting the gavel.
+
+2d, A compressor or supplementary rake pivoted to the rake handle and
+moving parallel to the rake head, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The combination substantially as described of an automatic rake, a
+compresser and an interposed spring for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th The combination substantially as described of a reel revolving
+continuously on a horizontal shaft a rake mounted on the same shaft [on
+trunnions arranged diagonally to the shaft], and a shipping device by
+which the rake may be thrown into gear between any two of the beaters of
+the reel and by which it may automatically be thrown out of gear at the
+end of its stroke.
+
+5th, The combination substantially as described of the inclined rake
+handle with the trunnions or pivots revolving on the reel shaft, and
+arranged diagonally thereto.
+
+6th, The combination substantially as described of the rake handle
+pivoted on trunnions diagonal to the reel shaft and the friction roller
+with a guide vertical below the axis of the rake and deflected both
+horizontally and laterally above that axis, as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+7th, The combination substantially as described of the rake handle
+and shipping lever whereby the rake throws itself out of gear after
+discharging the gavel.
+
+8th, The combination substantially as described of a rake mounted on
+trunnions revolving on a horizontal axis in a fixed relation to the
+guide which controls the movements of the rake with a revolving reel
+having an endwise movement on the same axis whereby the rake can be
+thrown out of gear by moving the reel endwise without stopping the reel.
+
+
+71,953.--TRY SQUARE AND BEVEL.--Samuel N. Batchelder, Prairie du Chien,
+Wis.
+
+I claim, 1st, The blade B, pivoted within the stock, A, and provided
+with a hooked projection, e, by means of which and the hook slide, D,
+the blade, B, may be set and held at any desired angle, substantially as
+described and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The hook slide, D, with the thumb screw, E, arranged and operating
+substantially as shown and described for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The spiral spring, F, in combination with a combined try square and
+bevel, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,954.--PLATE LIFTER.--David B Beaty, Aurora, Ind., assignor to himself
+and James Lamb.
+
+I claim the curved wires, B B B, having hooks at their lower ends and
+connected to a handle, A, said handle being provided with a wire loop
+formed into a spring which connects to the wires, B, so that by pressing
+upon this spring, C, the wires, B, are caused to separate and release
+the plate, all constructed as specified.
+
+
+71,955.--SUSPENSION BRIDGE.--Charles Bender, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction and arrangement of one or more yielding
+joints connecting the beams or trusses of stiffened suspension bridges,
+substantially as herein described.
+
+2d, The attachment of the ends of the cables or chains at or near the
+first or shore piers to the longitudinal beams or trusses of stiffened
+suspension bridges, substantially as set forth.
+
+3d The means and method by which the ends of the beams or trusses of
+stiffened suspension bridges are secured to the shore piers by vertical
+anchorage and the arrangement of suitable joints, v, in said anchors,
+substantially for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The means and method employed to reduce the side motion by
+attaching the longitudinal beams or trusses of stiffened suspension
+bridges to the central piers sidewise said attachment being on one pier
+perfectly immovable in any horizontal direction while at the other
+piers allowance is made for the variations of the length of the beams
+substantially as set forth and described.
+
+
+71,956.--FOLDING TRUNK.--O.K. Bernbaum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the folding ends in combination with the hinged sectional back
+and front for the purposes herein fully described.
+
+
+71,957.--SOFA BEDSTEAD.--Charles H. Berry, East Somerville, Mass.
+
+I claim the combination of the lower position, a, the seat, b, and
+head, d, and the hinged or movable panel, e, in a sofa or lounge,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,958.--CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the removable frame, B, sliding frame, C,
+ratchet bar, G, and pinion wheel, H, with each other, with the body,
+A, of the churn, and with the dasher shaft, I, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,959.--HAT-FELTING MACHINE.--Job W. Blackham, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The duplicate series of rolls, b and bN', and rubbers, C
+and CN' or their equivalent, with their water pans, N N', and jets of
+hot water or steam, as represented, arranged to operate together in the
+manner and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+2d, Mounting the reciprocating rubber over the bed of rolls so as to
+allow of its ascent and descent by means of springs, substantially as
+and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+
+71,960.--BUILDERS' SCAFFOLD.--John E Bliss, Oxford, Ind.
+
+I claim the combination of the right angled pivoted frame, A, and
+adjustable sliding bars, B and D, with each other, substantially as
+herein shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,961.--SUBSTITUTE FOR MILK FOR CATTLE.--Rufus K. Blodgett, near
+Fulton, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st The use of white or blue clay, when used for the purpose
+above specified.
+
+2d, The combination of flour, catechu and clay, when mixed and used for
+the purposes above set forth.
+
+
+71,962.--FIRE LADDER.--Johan Blomgren, Galesburg, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stuffing coil, O, inserted into the lower port of
+the tube H H', and forced up or down in the tube by the cog wheel, M,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The basket, R, in combination with a fire escape having the hinged
+side, T, and the adjusting rod, S, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.
+
+3d, The construction of the stuffig coil, O, substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,963.--SAFETY GUN LOCK.--Charles Bowlen, Milwaukee, Wis.
+
+I claim tumbler, F, with its pin, G, in combination with dog, H, with
+its slot, I, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,964.--VENTILATOR FOR BUILDINGS.--Thomas Boyd, Cambridgeport, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the chamber, A, with or without the
+lenses, B, cone, C, and rods, D, constructed and arranged to operate
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the oscillating cap, K, and elastic pads, I,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the chamber, A, cone, C, pipes E and H, and
+cones, G and K, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,965.--DOOR LATCH.--Purmort Bradford (assignor to Sargent & Co.), New
+Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim the construction of the latch bolt with the pivot bearings, a
+and b, upon opposite sides combined with a single central pivot upon the
+plate so as to be adjustable for a right or left-hand door and the said
+plate constructed with a slot through which the latch is operated, in
+the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,966.--PLOW.--Harvey Briggs, Smithland, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, Forming the land side, mold board frame and upper
+and lower strengthening floors, b1 and b2, solid in one piece B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the conical rollers, D, and their boxing frame,
+H, with the mold board frame, B, substantially as herein shown and
+described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, Forming the boxing frame, H, in two parts, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, forming an oil trench or channel, J, in the boxing frame, II
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+5th, The combination of the elastic washers or packing, I, with the
+journals and bearings of the rollers and wheels, substantially as herein
+shown and described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the adjustable friction wheel, F, and stationary
+friction wheel, E, with the solid hand side and mold board frame, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+7th, The combination of the vertical flanged friction roller, G, with
+the land side of the plow, substantially as herein shown and described
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,967.--PIANO STOOL.--Josua Briggs, Peterboro, N.H.
+
+I claim, in combination with the pillar and feet, the socket block, m,
+having recesses formed with side lips or flanges, o, to fit into groves,
+q, in the feet and bottom seats, p, between which and the shoulder on
+the pillar the feet are securely continued, substantially as described.
+
+Also the center piece, w', fitting upon and covering the screw bolt and
+nut which confine the pillar to the base, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+Also constructing the socket block, m, with a center socket, t, into
+which the tail piece of the pillar fits and is confined, substantially
+as described.
+
+Also making the screw spindle removable from the seat, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+
+71,968.--PLOW.--T.E.C. Brinly, Louisville, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, The mode of attaching the beam, D, to the plows by a
+socket, C, connected with the land side by braces, B B, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the socket, C, constructed with diagonal flanges,
+C', the handles, and the beam, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,969.--COMBINED SHOVEL AND SIFTER.--Stephen P. Brooks (assignor to
+himself and Benjamin Woodward), Somerville, Mass.
+
+I claim the within-described combined shovel and sifter, constructed and
+operating substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,970.--SEAT AND DESK.--A.H. Brown, May's Landing, N.J.
+
+I claim the hinged brace, J, passing through the guides, M, upon the
+inside of the ends, B, of the seat and hinged to the outer edge of the
+folding desk, H, all arranged as described whereby the gravity of the
+brace, J, as the desk is raised causes the L-shaped notch, L, to fit and
+catch in the guide, M, to hold the said desk raised, for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,971.--GRAIN FORK.--E G. Bullis, Manchester, Iowa, assignor to Charles
+J. Riggs, same place, and said Riggs assignor to D E. Lyon, Dubuque,
+Iowa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of a band-cutting device with a pitching
+fork, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination of the rearwardly-extended parts of the tines, C,
+the cross head, B, grooved bars, E, sliding cutter, F, and springs, L,
+with each other, substantially as herein shown and described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the pivoted or jointed bars, G H I, with
+the sliding cutter, F, shank, J, of the fork head and handle, A,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+71,972.--SEED PLANTER.--Matthew S. Burdick. Milton, Wis., assignor for
+himself and John M. May.
+
+I claim, 1st, Thumb screw, I, in combination with part, H, and seed cup
+bar, D, when constructed, connected together and used substantially as
+and for the purposes described.
+
+3d, Seed-cup bar, E, or its equivalent, when combined with seed-cup bar,
+D, in the same planting machine so that corn and pumpkin seed and other
+flat seeds, as squash and melon seeds, may be planted at one operation,
+substantially as described.
+
+3d, Spring, O, or its equivalent, attached to and combined with seed-cup
+bar, E, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+4th, Jaws or points, F and G, provided with partitions, h and h, for the
+purpose of dividing the seed, when used in combination with parts, A and
+A' B and E and N, substantially as described.
+
+5th, A general arrangement and combination of legs or bars, A and A',
+hoppers, B and C, seed-cup bars, D and E, covering, N, and jaws, F and
+G, when constructed, connected together and used substantially as and
+for the purposes described.
+
+
+71,973.--PULLEY BLOCK.--John A. Burnap, Albany, N. Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the frame, E, and pulley, F, through the eye
+of which is inserted the frame, A, having a series of rollers, a a, the
+whole constructed and used substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,974.--SADIRON.--Jesse S. Butterfield and Joseph A. Reed,
+Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+We claim, 1st, The steadying, pin, d", in combination with the sectors,
+d"' d"', on the guard-plate, d', the said parts being constructed and
+arranged to operate in connection with the planes, a"' a"', on the
+projection, a', substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The projection, a', on the base, A B, with its two opposite sectors
+or inclined planes, a" a", constructed and arranged to receive and
+hold down the inward ends, c" c", of the feet of the handle, C D,
+substantially as described and set forth.
+
+3d, The projecting ends, c" c", of the handle, C D, constructed and
+arranged to operate in combination with the spaces, b' b', and planes,
+a" a", substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,975.--PRUNING SHEAR.--Seth P. Carpenter, Milford, Mass.
+
+I claim the new or improved manufacture of pruning shears, as
+hereinbefore described, that is, as composed of the blades, a b, the
+lever, C, the long shank, B, the lever, D, the open handles, C C', the
+arm, f, and the rod, g, arranged and combined in manner, and for the
+purpose, and to operate substantially as specified.
+
+
+71,976.--WASHSTAND AND CLOTHES DRYER.--Frances H. Carrier, Bridgeport,
+Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the clothes drying apparatus with the
+washbasin, when they are constructed, arranged, and fitted for use
+substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cups, b c d, or their equivalents, with the
+wash basin, when they are constructed, arranged, and fitted for use as a
+toilet apparatus, substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+
+71,977.--SPICE CASE.--John T. Carter and John Park. Lowell Mass.
+
+We claim, 1st, The cups or boxes, c c, when arranged to operate
+substantially as described, and for the purposes fully set forth.
+
+2d, The springs, k k, in combination with the cups or boxes, c c, for
+the purpose described and set forth.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement of the case, a, with its feet, d d
+d, handle, e, loop, f, and shelves, b b b b, cups or boxes, c c, and
+spring, k k, all for the purposes substantially as described and set
+forth.
+
+
+71,978.--APPARATUS FOR PAINTING OR GRAINING PAILS, ETC.--Jonathan
+Carter, Winchendon, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the flexible painting or die printing
+roll with the supplying roller, for painting, graining, ornamenting
+pails, or other tapering articles.
+
+2d, The mechanism for holding and revolving the pail, when mounted on a
+bench or table, in combination with the movable printing or die roll,
+operating substantially in the manner as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, Casting graining or other ornamental configurations on conical rolls
+so as to form a continuous body, for the purposes herein described.
+
+4th, Making die or printing conical rolls in sections, and securing
+them to the staves so as to change their position for making a greater
+variety of ornamental designs for graining and ornamenting hollow ware,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+5th, Applying a smooth coat or body of paint or varnish with a flexible
+roller to pails, tubs, or other articles of hollow ware, substantially
+in the manner herein set forth.
+
+
+71,979.--SAWYERS' RULE.--Thos. Carter, Louisville, Ky.
+
+I claim, 1st, A scale so constructed and adjusted that any two of the
+three quantities of the thickness of the planks, the diameter of the
+log, and the number of the planks cut or to be cut from the log being
+given, the third of said quantities is read off from the scale in the
+manner substantially as above set forth and described.
+
+2d, A scale exhibiting the number of turns to be given to the screws of
+the log carriage for cutting plank or boards of any desired thickness.
+
+
+71,980.--CAST METAL CASE FOR SPRING BALANCE.--John Chatillon, New York
+city.
+
+I claim a cast metal case for spring balances, when provided with a
+perforated or slotted upper head for the reception to the pin, b,
+and when made substantially as and for the purpose herein shown and
+described.
+
+
+71,981.--VACUUM GRAIN DRYER.--Geo. Clark, Buffalo, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, the three essential features or parts: the air tight
+grain chamber, the radiations heating pipes or floors, and the
+vacuum-producing apparatus, combined and operating substantially as
+herein set forth.
+
+2d, the arrangement of the steam heating pipes within the grain chamber,
+substantially as set forth.
+
+3d, The graduated gage vessel, H, arranged as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+71,982.--DOOH LATCH.--Francis Clymer, Galion, Ohio.
+
+I claim the mode of attaching a combined latch and hasp, B, and staple,
+F, to doors, by means of slots, I and H, so as to permit the adjustment
+of the same substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,983.--CLAMP.--Geo. H. Coo and Geo. H. Snow, New Haven, Conn.
+
+We claim the herein described clamp, consisting of the head, C, upon one
+arm of the body, [Transcribers note: illegible letter], the opposite
+arm, provided with a corresponding foot, and the said head having
+arranged therein levers, D, and combined with a screw, B, so as to
+operate to clamp between the screw and the foot, substantially as set
+forth.
+
+
+71,984.--BOAT DETACHING TACKLE.--David L. Cohen, Pensacola. Fla.
+
+I claim the combination of the notched bars, a a, with the grooved
+blocks, B B, the sliding blocks, C, pitman, D D', and lever, F,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+71,985.--APPARATUS FOR ELEVATING WATER.--J.R. Cole, Keaton Station,
+Tenn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the chamber, F, provided with the short
+pipes, p p', and the pipes, p", with the pumps, G H, and the chambers, C
+D E, substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination and arrangement, for the purpose described, of the
+chambers, C D E F, pipes, p p' p", P P' P", and pumps, G H, the latter
+working alternately, so as to maintain a constant pressure upon the
+water in the chambers, substantially in the manner specified.
+
+
+71,986.--TACK HAMMER.--Thomas A. Conklin, New Britain. Conn.
+
+I claim, as a new article of manufacture, a tack hammer, constructed
+in the manner and With the characteristics herein specified, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+71,987.--FLOOR CLAMP.--Wm. Conner and C. W. Mitchell, Wilmington, Del.
+
+We claim the combination of the frame, a, with the screws, b and d d,
+with the wedge blocks, e e, wedges, f f, and plates i i, constructed and
+arranged, as herein described, to operate as a clamp for clamping ship
+timber, flooring, and other carpenters' work.
+
+
+71,988.--BUTTON.--Geo. Cooke, Winchester, Mass.
+
+I claim a button or stud, its shank attached by means of a disk formed
+concave, and subsequently compressed, substantially as described.
+
+
+71,989.--HARVESTER.--Francis C. Coppage, Terre Haute, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the double or alternate step wheel, E,
+having the inclined steps, e e e, with the two stepping-dogs, D D',
+and the springs, x x, when the said parts are constructed and arrange
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes described.
+
+2d, The combination and arrangement of the adjusting rod, n o", with the
+cylindrical sleeve, O', the sleeve or slide, O"', the post, P, and the
+reel, O"', in such a manner that while the post P, supports the reel,
+the elevation of the latter is adjusted by the compound rod, n o",
+substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+3d, The rod, H, having the crank, h, and the worm, h', in combination
+with the worm segment, i, the shaft, I, the winding arm or segment, i',
+and the chain, K, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+71,990.--MACHINE FOR STRETCHING CLOTH.--A.C. Corpe, Stafford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The two gear clamps, B B, composed each of two wheels, a
+a', one placed above the other, and the upper wheels arranged so as to
+be capable of adjustment, both vertically and laterally, substantially
+as shown and described.
+
+2d, The arrangement of gearing, as shown, in connection with the gear
+clamps, B B, and roller, C, whereby an equal movement of the clamps is
+insured, substantially as shown and described.
+
+3d, The supplemental frame, E, provided with the roller, D, upon which
+the cloth is wound, in connection with the gearing, k u, clutch, o,
+driving pulley, m, and shaft, l, all arranged substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+
+71,991.--ROLLER FOR DRESSING.--Benjamin R. Cotton, Lewiston, Me.
+
+I claim as an improved dresser roll, a stone roll covered with the
+surfacing metal, or metal composition, substantially as set forth.
+
+Also, the method of surfacing a roll by placing around or over a central
+roll a metal frame as a base upon which to cement the surface metal, and
+the surfacing such frame, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+71,992.--WAGON LOCK.--James A. Counts, Indianapolis, Iowa. I claim the
+catch, g, the bands, h h, the spring, the bar, e, lever, k, for the
+purposes set forth and described.
+
+
+71,993.--HAME TUG.--Jas. C. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The metallic hames tug, A, provided with the V-shaped
+openings, C, having inclined sides, and the tongues, D, adapted to
+receive the V-shaped block, O, formed upon the block, N, of the trace
+strap and block, O, held in place by means of the pin upon the spring
+lever stop, Q, fitting in the groove, P, in the end of tongue, D, of the
+hame tug, as herein described for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The hame clip, fastened by bolts to the hame tug, substantially as
+herein described and for the purpose specified.
+
+3d, The block, N, upon the trace strap, when provided with the V-shaped
+block, C, and the spring lever, Q, as herein described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+71,994.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James. S. Crump, Williamsburg, Mo.
+
+I claim, 1st, The curved eccentric arm, I, applied to the rock shaft, E,
+and operated in the manner and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The swinging lever, M, or its equivalent, in combination with the
+curved eccentric arm for operating the platform, as described.
+
+3d, The arrangement of one or more springs in combination with the
+curved eccentric arm, I, for the purpose set forth.
+
+4th, The manner of adjusting the hight of the swinging platform upon the
+supporting arms and uprights, as described.
+
+5th, The adjustable cant or deflecting boards, C, in combination with
+the swinging platform, as described.
+
+
+71,995.--WASHING MACHINE.--S.W. Curtiss, Sugar Grove, Pa.
+
+I claim an improved washing machine, consisting box, A, provided with
+blocks, H, and roller, E, the hinged frame, B, having rollers, C D,
+and handle, G, all constructed, arranged and operating as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,998.--MACHINE FOR FORMING HAT BODIES.--Francis Degen, Newark. N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, A hat body formed partly of common and partly of fine
+stock, by first blowing on the cone a belt of fine stock, then over the
+whole cone a quantity of common stock, and finally a quantity of fine
+stock, substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The close fitting cap, B, in combination with the perforated cone,
+A, of a machine for forming hat bodies, substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+3d, The slide, D, in combination with the trunk, C, cap, B, and
+perforated cone, A, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,997.--MAIL-BAG FASTENER.--S. Denison, Portlandville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the hooks, C, constructed substantially as herein shown and
+described, in combination with the straps, D and F, with the bag, B, and
+staples, A, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+71,998.--SAWBUCK.--Henry J. Dill, Cummington, Mass.
+
+I claim the clamps, D, the treadle, E', the arms, E, springs, F', and
+rods, F, constructed, arranged, and operating, in combination with the
+stationary part, A, substantially as shown and described for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+71,999.--CARRIAGE FOR ROCK DRILL.--Thomas Doane, Boston, Mass. I claim
+the arrangement of the round bars, E F G and H, of a rock drill carriage
+into a frame, for the reception of rock drilling machines which shall be
+able to reach therefrom any point where it is desirable to bore a hole,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The position of the horizontal round bars, E and F, under an acute
+(more or less) angle, d, to the side frame of a rock drill carriage, or
+to the alignment of the tunnel, substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+3d, The construction of a rock drill carriage for driving a tunnel or
+mine so as to swing in a vertical direction on the forward wheels and
+axle, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,000.--RAILWAY CHAIR.--John H. Downing, Salem, Mass.
+
+I claim the single-headed chair, A, in combination with a sectional
+railroad rail, arranged as and for the purpose shown and described.
+
+
+72,001.--ROTARY PUMP.--John Doyle, Hoboken, N. J., and Timothy A.
+Martin, New York city.
+
+We claim the two drums, A C, placed concentrically one within the other,
+the chamber, D, air passages, E E', valves, F G, and tubular journals,
+B B', all arranged and combined to operate in connection with water or
+other liquid placed in the space or spaces between the two drums, A C,
+substantially in the manner as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,002.--GRINDING MILL.--James F. Drummond, New York city.
+
+I claim the tubular inlet-journal, b, having its interior contracted
+around the feed pipe at one point, and thence flaring toward the
+cylinder and the blast pipe, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,003.--PIVOT GEARING.--Joseph J. Duchesne, Lacon, Ill.
+
+I claim the circular bed plate, A, in combination with the pinion
+plate, B, and coupling plate, C, secured by the set screw, S, the whole
+arranged and operating substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,004.--CULTIVATOR.--William Duffner, Petersburg, Ind.
+
+I claim the cultivator composed of the elements, A B B' C D E F H I J N,
+and the device for regulating the depth of the shovels, composed of the
+elements, G K L M P, constructed and arranged as set forth.
+
+
+72,005.--WOVEN FABRIC.--J. Renshaw, East Greenwhich, R.I.
+
+I claim the fabric, herein described, as a new article of manufacture.
+
+
+72,006.--HORSE RAKE.--Edward A. Field, Sidney, Me.
+
+I claim, 1st, The application of each tooth, E, to its arm, D, by means
+of a round tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with the axis of the tooth,
+and going into the arm, the same being substantially as and for the
+purpose described.
+
+2d, Also, the combination as well as the arrangement of the adjustable
+brace d, and the staple or clasping wire, f, with the arm and the tooth,
+when applid by means substantially as specified, viz., a cylindrical
+tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with the axis of the tooth, and going
+into a corresponding hole made in the arm.
+
+3d, Also, the combination of the damping screw, h, with the arm, and the
+tooth applied to such arm by a tenon arranged at an obtuse angle with
+the axis of the tooth as specified.
+
+4th, Also, the arrangement of the rope, or its equivalent, with the
+several arms and their teeth, and the braces thereof, the said rope
+being to operate as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,007.--PUNCH FOR FORMING CLASP.--Charles D. Flesche, New York city.
+
+I claim the sliding punch, B, in combination with the plates, A A',
+cutters, b b, an spring, e, substantially as and for the purpose herein
+shown and described.
+
+
+72,008.--SELF-FASTENING SPRING FOR WEBBING.--John Flinn, Philadelphia,
+Pa., assignor to Archer Steel, same place.
+
+I claim a spiral spring, for webbing, having the wire at one end of the
+spiral coils, A A, bent in the manner described and shown by B C D E,
+for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,009.--CARVING KNIFE AND FORK HOLDER.--Alden T. Foster, Albany, N.Y.
+
+I claim, as an article of manufacture, the dish or stand, A, constructed
+substantially as described, with notches, a a and c c, as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,010.--LAMP CHIMNEY.--Sam'l W. Fowler, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the construction of the glass chimney, with its concave and
+convex deflectors, J and E, on each side, and collar, B, beneath, with
+its projections, C C, as herein described and for the purposes set
+forth.
+
+
+72,011.--CARTRIDGE BOX.--William Freeborn, Tivoli, N.Y.
+
+I claim the square box, A, made of leather or any suitable material,
+when constructed with a series of round, fluted, or ruffled holders,
+B, on the inside, made of any firm or flexible material, a series of
+holders, B, being attached to each flap, C, in front, and the flaps
+buttoning to the sides of the box, A, as herein described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,012.--DEVICE FOR HITCHING HORSES.--Samuel Galbraith, New Orleans, La.
+
+I claim the device above described, consisting of the rings, A and B,
+and the pivoted curved jaws, C C, meeting at one extremity at e' e',
+and connected at the other by means of the rods, r r, and springs, s,
+working in the tube, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,013.--CAPPING SCREWS.--J. Gardner, New Haven, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, Cutting away or depressing the cap at the point where it
+meets the nick in the screw head, substantially as described, so that
+such cut away or depressed portion, while connected with and forming
+part of the cap shall lie within outline the nick in the screw head, as
+set forth.
+
+2d, A capped screw in which the slot or depression in the cap
+corresponding to the nick in the screw head is forced, substantially in
+the manner and for the purposes herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,014.--TIGHT AND LOOSE PULLEY.--Joseph P. Gates, Lincoln, Ill.
+
+I claim the construction of the pulley, e, in two sections, with the
+arrangement and combination of the ram spring, F, the rebound guard, G,
+the stop flange, I, the case dog, J, and spring, K, the case dog ram,
+L, the shuttle key, P, and stands, Z, and arm, b, with cam, a, when
+constructed, arranged, and operated as herein described and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,015.--BRICK MACHINE.--Samuel Gissinger, Allegheny City, Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, The device for moving the mold on to the roller way, G,
+consisting of the arm, l, held by a spring, m', lever, m, pin, n, on the
+gear wheel, o, and block, j, moving in the slot, h, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The device for moving the molds under the hopper, consisting of the
+gear wheel, p, operated by the gear wheel, c, arm, k', and block, k,
+moving the slot, l, substantially as described.
+
+3d, In combination with the above, the gear wheel, o, shaft, B, grinding
+knives, C, stationary knives, D, and fillers, F, in the hopper, A,
+substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+4th, The roller way, O, provided with openings and rollers, g and g',
+substantially as and for the purposes described.
+
+
+72,016.--HARVESTER RAKE.--James H. Glass and Albert J Glass, McGregor,
+Iowa.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the wheel, L, with the rake wheel, A
+and arms, C, substantially as herein shown and described and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cam, O, and bent or crooked lever, M,
+with the shaft N, of the gear wheel, L, and with the arm, I, rigidly
+connected with the switch, F, substantially as herein shown and
+described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,017.--METHOD OF MOLDING PLASTIC MATERIAL.--Wm. B, Gleason, Boston,
+Mass.
+
+I claim the process substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,018.--HAND CULTIVATOR.--Wm. C. Goodwin, Hampden, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the frame, C, with frame, G, and the
+set screws, x and y, and binding screw, f, when they are constructed,
+arranged, and fitted for adjusting the blades, substantially as herein
+described and set, forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the blade with the foot and shank, when the foot
+is made with a keel, like v, to guide the blade and strengthen the
+shank, substantially as herein described and set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the handle, D, with the frame, G, when the handle
+is made adjustable by means of the tongue, h, and set screw, j, and the
+whole is constructed, combined, and fitted for use substantially as
+herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,019.--APPARATUS FOR MAKING DIPPED CANDLES.--Peter R. Gottstein,
+Houghton, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination and arrangement, substantially as
+described, of the weighted cistern, B, car, A, and straps, C, for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the cistern, B, car, A, and track, I,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement of the slab or board, J, with the
+weighted cistern, B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The new process of producing dipped candles by raising the molten
+tallow or other liquid to the wicks, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,020.--CORN SHELLER.--Joseph Gould, Grinnell, Iowa.
+
+I claim the roller, C, having its teeth placed upon its face in
+the manner herein described, and placed within the box between the
+stationary board, b, and adjustable board, F, by means of its curved
+springs or oblong slot, when used in combination with metallic inclined
+plane, E, and hopper, B, with false bottom, as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,021.--KNIFE CLEANER.--Lewis Goulding, Medfield, assignor to himself
+and James E. Carpenter, Foxborough, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination in an implement for scouring knives, of
+the bar, B, with its adjustable pad, g, arranged for operation as and
+for the purposes herein shown and described.
+
+2d, Also in combination with the board or tablet, A, the bar, B,
+provided with the scouring pad, g, and pivoted to such board, and
+operating with its upper surface, or upon an inclined bed formed
+thereon, essentially as herein set forth and explained.
+
+3d, Also the combination with the bar, B, and its pad, of the knife
+bed and the enclosure for holding and receiving the scouring material,
+arranged relatively to each other and to the bar, B, as herein shown and
+set forth.
+
+
+72,022.--FENCE POST.--David M. Graham, Evansville, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of double portable fence posts, attached
+by metallic bevel clasps, with flanges, slots, and tongues, and secured
+by keys, substantially in the manner and for the purposes as herein
+described and shown.
+
+2d, The adjustable anchors or braces attached by metallic eyes and key,
+and the combination of the feet of the posts and base, substantially in
+the manner and for the purposes as herein described.
+
+
+72,023.--STEAM GAGE.--Albert S. Greene (assignor to John F. Olmsted),
+Washington, D.C.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of a steam gage with two columns
+of mercury, A and F, communicating with each other at their lower
+extremities by means of the flexible diaphragms, c and d. and the solid
+double-headed lifter C, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+as herein set forth.
+
+2d, The solid double headed lifter, C, in combination with the flexible
+diaphragms, c and d, and the primary and secondary reservoirs,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose as herein set forth.
+
+3d, The transmission of the pressure of steam from one column to the
+other by means of a solid double headed lifter, in combination with the
+flexible diaphragms, c and d, substantially in the manner and for the
+purpose as herein set forth.
+
+4th, Providing the primary reservoir, I, with the screw plunger, H,
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,024.--MACHINE FOR WALL BUILDING AND STUMP EXTRACTING.--Thomas S.
+Greenman, Mystic Bridge, assignor to George W. Packer, Jr., Mystic
+River, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The within described novel construction of a truss for a
+wall building machine, the same consisting in the pyramidal framing, A B
+B, the horizontal timbers, D D, uprights. E F, holding-down bolts G J,
+and inclined braces, I H, combined and arranged substantially as and for
+the purpose herein set forth.
+
+2d, Also in such truss firmly securing the timbers, D D, to the
+pyramidal framing, A B B, by enlarging and bolting, or equivalent
+fastenings, at the points of contact, in addition to the truss work
+before described, substantially as and for the purpose herein specified.
+
+3d, Also the diagonal arrangement of the holding-down bolts, G, at the
+front of my truss, the same being arranged relatively to the timbers, D,
+triangular frame, A B B, and their several connections, substantially in
+the manner and for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+
+72,025.--WINDOW SCREEN.--A.W. Griffith, Roxbury, Mass.
+
+I claim the roller cover, E, in combination with the removable screen,
+D, spring roller, C, sash, A, and window frame, as herein described for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,026.--FERTILIZER.--Wm.C. Grimes, Ladiesburg, Md.
+
+I claim forming a fertilizer in the manner herein described, of the
+ingredients and proportions substantially as specified.
+
+
+72,027.--CULTIVATOR.--John Gross and John C. Tunison, Decatur, Ill.
+
+We claim, 1st, the arrangement and combined action of the two frames, so
+that when any permanent obstruction comes against any of the plows the
+frames will disconnect, and the back frame ride or move up on the front
+one and thus avoid breakage, substantially as described.
+
+2d, Also a frictional spring hook upon the tongue or tongue frame, for
+catching or holding upon a cross bar of the rear frame so that the two
+frames will not disconnect until the pressure upon the plow or plows
+exceeds that for which the hook has been adjusted, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,028.--HOSE SHIELD.--John A. Hasse, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the combination of the floor or footway, C, with the side
+pieces, b b, of a sectional hose bridge, constructed substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,029.--SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, Newtown, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application of detachable wings to a sky rocket, through the
+medium of a collar or band, arranged so that the wings may be detached
+from the collar or band, or the latter detached from the rocket,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,030.--SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, East Williamsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the attachment to a sky rocket of three or more sticks, at equal
+distances apart, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+72,031.--MACHINE FOR REFITTING CONICAL VALVE.--Chas. F. Hall, Brooklyn,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, last, A milling tool with one or more cutters attached to one
+or more arms or longitudinal sections of a cone, whether straight
+or oblique, whereby conical valves of different sizes may refitted,
+constructed substantially as shown and described.
+
+2d, In combination therewith, the yielding center, C, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,032.--COLLECTING OXIDE OF ZINC.--Geo.C. Hall, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A building, structure, or compartment, A, provided with
+openings, a, covered by screens, B, substantially as and for the purpose
+set forth,
+
+2d, A screen for separating the oxide of zinc from the fumes and gases
+of burning zinc ore, composed of ground cork, hair, wool, sponge, or
+other suitable or similar material, confined within a suitable chamber,
+substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,033.--REGISTER FOR ODOMETERS.--Henry F. Hart, New York City.
+
+I claim the arrangement in an inclined position of the counting wheels,
+1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, upon shafts of equal lengths, in combination with
+the notched and perforated lid, B, as herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,034.--NECKTIE.--Wm.H. Hart, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a bow or tie, A, having an elastic loop or cord, B, arranged
+horizontally at its rear, with both of its ends free, for the purpose
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,035.--ELLIPTIC CARRIAGE SPRING.--Horace R. Hawkins, Akron. Ohio.
+
+I claim an elliptical carriage spring composed of a single piece, F, or
+two separate pieces, E E, of steel, united by means of blocks and bolts,
+substantially as herein shown and specified.
+
+
+72,038.--HATCH-LINING DRAWINGS.--E.K. Haynes, Hanover, N.H.
+
+I claim a straight-edge or scale having a mechanism for effecting an
+intermittent movement of the same, substantially as described.
+
+Also in combination therewith the tongue, q, tor angular lining,
+substantially as described.
+
+Also in combination with the feed mechanism, a mechanism for presenting
+the straight edge in positions radiating from a center, substantially as
+set forth.
+
+
+72,037.--PLATFORM SCALE.--D. Hazzard, Milton, Del.
+
+I claim the Hollow stand, A, the spindle, C, the springs, D, the
+elastic rod, G, and the graduated plate, H, in combination and arranged
+substantially as shown and described tor the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,038.--PIANO LOCK.--Adam Helmstaedter, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim the pin, a, secured in the oscillating hook, C, and catching in
+a slot in the hook, C', substantially as and tor the purpose described.
+
+
+72,039.--TWEER.--John B. Himberg, Frederick City, Md.
+
+I claim a tweer consisting of the box, A, annular cover, C, with a
+convex under side, and of the removable ring, E, from which the concave
+plate, F, is suspended, all made and operating substantially as herein
+shown and described.
+
+
+72,040.--LAMP FOR BURNING PETROLEUM.--James Hinks and Joseph Hinks,
+Birmingham, England.
+
+We claim, 1st, Constructing the burners of the said lamps substantially
+in the manner hereinbefore described and illustrated in figs. 1, 2,
+3, 4, 5, and 6, of the accompanying drawings, that is to say, the
+combination in the same burner, of two or more flat or curved wick cases
+or holders, in which two or more flat wicks are placed, so as to produce
+thereby two or more flat flames or elliptical of nearly circular flames.
+
+2d, Constructing and arranging the shade holders or galleries of the
+said lamps for the purpose of admitting air to the flames, substantially
+in the manner hereinbefore described, and illustrated in figs. 7, 11, 12
+13 and 14, of the accompanying drawings.
+
+3d, Supporting the shade holders or galleries in a vase, or cup on the
+top of the pillar of the lamp, and supplying air to the lamp through
+the said pillar or vase, or supporting them in a cup or vase without
+a pillar, the air in this case being supplied through the vase,
+substantially in the manner hereinbefore described, and illustrated in
+fig. 7 of the accompanying drawings.
+
+4th, The improvement described and illustrated in figs. 11, 12, 13, and
+14, of the accompanying drawings, for isolating the shade from the shade
+holder or gallery.
+
+5th, The arrangement or combination of the parts of punkah-protectors or
+wind protectors, substantially in the manner hereinbefore described, and
+illustrated in figs. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, and 16, of the accompanying
+drawings.
+
+
+72,041.--DEVICE FOR LASHING AND BINDING.--John M. Hirlinger, Red Rock,
+Pa.
+
+I claim the cord, A, provided with the links, B and C, hooked lever, D,
+and slide, E, with its ring, a, arranged and used as and for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+72,042.--TOOL FOR OPENING FRUIT CANS.--Horace Holt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, A tool for opening sheet metal cans, composed of a hand
+lever, B, carrying a tooth, c, and connected to tongs, A, or other
+equivalent means, capable of clamping said tooth-carrying lever to the
+can, as set forth.
+
+2d, Placing the tooth, c, in an oblique direction, when the same is
+used in combination with the hand lever, B, and clamping device A,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The raised bearing, d, in combination with the lever, B, and
+clamping device, A, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,043.--MOP WRINGER.--Zadok Howe, Lowell, Mich.
+
+I claim the treadle, G, and spring bail, E, in combination with the
+rollers, B and C, the same being used as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,044.--MACHINE FOR MAKING EYELETS.--David K. Hoxsie, Providence, R.I.
+
+I claim the combination of the eyelet forming punch, C, the eyelet
+forming die, e, and the punch, G, arranged and operating substantially
+as herein described, for the purpose set forth.
+
+Also, in combination with the eyelet forming punch, J, and cutting
+punch, H, as described, the spring or snapper, g, arranged and operating
+substantially as described, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,045.--RAILWAY SLEEPING CAR.--George W. Hunt, Hopkinton, Mass.
+
+I claim the construction and arrangement of the backs of car seats, by
+which the whole of some of the backs, and parts of others, are formed
+into berths, in connection with adjacent seats, substantially as
+described.
+
+Also, the combination of the leaves, n, p, and q, hinged as shown, and
+to fold together, for a day car, or to be extended and made into a berth
+for a night car, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,046.--HARVESTER.--George M. Jackson, North Hector, N.Y.
+
+I claim the arrangement and combination of the toothed wheels, S and
+T, crank, U, box, W, of the hinged frame, V, adjustable finger bar, J,
+hoisting rope or chain, Y, and lever, Z, when constructed and operated
+as herein described and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,047.--REVERSIBLE SADIRON.--S.M. Johnson, Lockport, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination, with a reversible sadiron, A, of the
+hollow handle, C, forming a reservoir, i, the pipe, D, leg, l, and set
+screw, H, or equivalent, arrranged and operating substantially in the
+manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, Also, in combination therewith, the pipe, E, provided with burner,
+e, cone, G, and stop-cock, F, arranged and operating substantially as
+specified.
+
+
+72,048.--BOOT AND SHOE.--William Keats, and John Keats, Street, England.
+
+We claim the construction of coverings for the feet, substantially
+hereinbefore set forth, that is so say, with the sole cut at the edge,
+and sewed to the edge of the upper while turned outward, substantially
+as described.
+
+
+72,049.--MUFF.--M.A. King, New York city.
+
+I claim a muff provided with the skeleton spring frame B, made in
+sections, for the purpose of sustaining its cylindrical form, and
+adapting it for use as a reticule or pocket, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+
+72,050.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Alfred Knapp, North Fairfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim the hinged chisel, c, in combination with the main piece, A,
+rod, B, brace piece, G, and holder, D, constructed substantially as
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,051.--FIFTH WHEEL FOR CARRIAGES.--Joshua Lawrence, Palmyra, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the housings, a a, inclosing the rollers, b
+b, with the bows, G H, the whole conducted and arranged as described,
+and operating in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,052.--WASHING-MACHINE.--J.Q. Leffingwell, Nevada, Iowa.
+
+I claim the combination of the semi-cylindrical box, D, segment, W,
+pinion
+
+P, parts, m m', lever, H, and ribs, r, as herein described, for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,053.--DOOR-FASTENER.--Francis C. Levaliey, Warnerville, N.Y.
+
+I claim the sliding wedge bolt, F, in combination with the sliding
+spring catch, K, and cases, E J, as herein described, for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,054.--CONDENSING ENGINE.--William A. Lighthall, New York city.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the ordinary jet condenser, B, air pump, D,
+and hot well, E, with the surface condenser, F, and the valves, H K, and
+L, as shown and described, so that the change from the use of the jet
+condenser can be made at will, and _vice versa_,
+
+
+73,055.--MACHINE FOR FORMING AND TEMPERING ELLIPTIC SPRINGS.--Geo. S.
+Long, Bridgeport, Ct.
+
+I claim, 1st, A steel spring former, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The vibrating rod, B, and shoe, f', and any former, F, in
+combination with the slotted wheel, W, and roller, W', substantially as
+shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The hollow shaft, s', and roller, W, in combination with the binder
+or presser, D, substantially as shown and described, and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The sliding crank pin, p, in combination with the slotted wheel, W,
+and slotted vibrating rod, B, substantially as shown and described, and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,056.--FURNACE FOR HOT AIR BLAST.--Richard Long, Chillicothe, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, Constructing the air pipe of a furnace-blast heater of
+fire clay, substantially as described.
+
+2d, Constructing the air pipe of an oval or other equivalent form, and
+uniting the sections of which it is composed by socket joints, with
+clumps and keys, substantially as shown and described.
+
+3d, Forming the supporting walls, B, of firebrick, with iron plates
+between the courses, substantially as shown and described,
+
+4th, Placing an open or a solid plate beneath the air pipe,
+substantially as and for the purposes herein described.
+
+
+72,057.--CLOTHES RACK.--Eugene F. Lyman, Indianapolis, Ind.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of the semi-circular racks G and
+H, the arms, f and c, the sockets and staples for the arms, and the box,
+A B C D, all operating substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,058.--CENTER BOARD FOR VESSELS.--E. J. McFarlin, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim the location of the center boards, or other equivalent devices
+for the same specific purpose, in the extreme bow and stern of vessels,
+that is to say, the placing of the said boards forward of the foremast
+or aft of the mainmast, in two masted vessels, and forward of
+the foremast and aft of the mizzen mast in three masted vessels,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the objects and purposes
+specified.
+
+
+72,059.--REGISTER POINTS FOR PRINTING PRESS.--E. W. McGowan, New York
+city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The pivoted or jointed pointer, B, having a spring or
+equivalent weight attached, and arranged to operate in the manner
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The tube, A, provided with the slotted cap plate, b, and the nut, C,
+when used in connection with the pointer, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,060.--ROOFING.--Orville Manly, Garrettsville, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, a roof composed of tiles, a and b, having spaces, S,
+between them for a water tight cement, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The saturated tiles, a, and the saturated tiles, b, substantially as
+shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The lower or outer row of tiles, b, when laid together, forming an
+eaves trough, substantially as shown and described, and for the purpose
+set forth.
+
+
+72,061.--REFINING CAST IRON AND CONVERTING IT INTO STEEL.--Emile Martin
+and Pierre E. Martin, Paris, France.
+
+We claim the method and means for refining and converting cast iron
+into cast steel and other metals, substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+
+72,062.--STRAW CUTTER.--John W. Mauzy, Richmond, and James Hughes,
+Cambridge, Ind., assignor to James Hughes.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the side pieces, D D, constructed
+as described, containing the bearings for the cutting mechanism, the
+shearing bar, B, with square faces, and the spirally bladed knife, C,
+arranged substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of the perforated rollers, E, ratchet wheels, F,
+pawls, H1, i add R, adjustable oscillating arm, G1, eccentric rod, L,
+and eccentric, M, respectively, constructed and arranged substantially
+as set forth.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the cap, G, rollers, E E, covers, Q, sides
+pieces, D D, knife, C, and the driving and the feed mechanism,
+constructed and combined substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The feed rollers E, when constructed from sheet metal, and punched
+from the inside, forming projections as shown, for feeding the straw to
+the knife.
+
+5th, The metallic side pieces, D D, constructed as described, in
+combination with the bar, B, knife, C, feed rollers, E E, arranged
+substantially as set forth.
+
+6th, The combination of the eccentric, M, on the knife shaft, eccentric
+rod, L, and oscillating arm, G1, when the latter are so arranged as to
+regulate the cut by adjusting the point of attachment, substantially in
+the manner set forth.
+
+
+72,063.--CONVERTIBLE SHOT GUN AND RIFLE.--Samuel McCulloch, Yellow
+Springs, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The removable barrel, C, constructed with external
+collars, c, and secured within a shot gun barrel, A, by a screw, D,
+substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, Also the plug, F, for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,064.--DERRICK.--D. J. McDonald, Gold Hill, Nevada.
+
+I claim, 1st, The derrick standard, L, and frame, K, fitted in the
+derrick frame, J, and arranged as shown, for the ready adjustment of the
+standard, L.
+
+2d, The fitting of the derrick frame, J, on the wagon frame, as shown,
+to wit by means of the circular plate, D, frame, F, and circular plate,
+G, with the wheel, E, and pinion, Y, to admit of the ready turning of
+the derrick, as set forth.
+
+3d, The supports, D, provided with screws, a, and attached to the frame,
+B as shown, in connection with the levels, b, in platform, C, for the
+purpose of levelling the device, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The angular platform, C, applied to the wagon, A, when used in
+combination with a revolving derrick frame, J, substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,065.--AUGERS.--John A. McGee (assignor to Theodore Mace), New York
+city.
+
+I claim the boring instrument formed with a cutting edge extending
+outwardly from the base of the tapering screw, and curved backwards and
+downwards until it intersects the periphery of the tool, as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,066.--DRY DOCK.--Israel J. Merritt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The arrangement and combination with a floating section or
+dock, A, of one or more wells, through which a lifting chain or chains
+are passed down to the vessel or object to be raised, substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The arrangement and combination of the lever, J, with the floating
+dock or section, A, and chain or chains, C, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The shape of the well, B, the same being made flaring from its top
+downwards, so as to allow the chains to go or be conducted from the
+mouth of the well directly towards the vessel or object to be raised,
+substantially as shown.
+
+
+72,067.--KNIFE AND FORK CLEANER.--John Merritt, New York city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the circular disks, D, leather or
+equivalent rubbers, K, shaft, A, holding plates, E E', adjusting nut,
+G, and adjusting screw, I, with each other and with the box, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described, and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the friction wheel, O, brush, N, and shaft, L,
+with each other, and with the disk, D, and box, B, substantially as
+herein shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the lever, M, spring, P, and hook, R, with the
+brush shaft, L, and box, B, substantially as herein shown and described,
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,068.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--A. Millochan, New York city,
+assignor to R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
+
+I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black by
+condensing the carbonaceous vapors upon a surface directly over the
+flame, that is constantly kept sufficiently cool by artificial means.
+
+
+72,069.--CAR BRAKE.--James Mitchell, La Porte, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the lever, A, rod, B, lever, C, pawls,
+D and D1, spring, D2, and ratchet wheel, E, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of the shaft, E3, collar, R, arm, R', collar, S, and
+shaft, I, substantially as set forth.
+
+3d, The combination of the shaft, I, spiral collar, U, lever, T, and
+arm, R, for disengaging the brakes, substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, The combination of the ratchet bar, P, with the inclined face, P1,
+and catch lever, G, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, The combination of the ratchet bar, P, with its shoulder, P2, and
+the lever, T, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,070.--AUTOMATIC TABLE FOR TEACHING.--Hannah Munson, Rockford, Ill.,
+administratrix of the estate of Wm. C. Munson, deceased.
+
+I claim the combination of the frame, A, with its pivoted pointers, C C,
+and hooks, e e, and movable bars, B B, with pointers and charts, D, as
+constructed, the whole being arranged and used substantially as and for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,071.--HYDRANT.--John G. Murdock, Cincinnati, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The hollow plunger, E, having the interior valve, I, and
+sleeve packing, F, which respectively close and encircle the supply and
+waste pipe, B, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the supply and waste pipe, B, and valve, I, the
+vertically adjustable hollow plunger, E, for the object stated.
+
+3d, The adjustable shoulder or lock nut, J, in combination and
+arrangement with the elements, B, D, I and E.
+
+4th, The arrangement of internally packed plunger, E, which surrounds
+and packs a vertical supply pipe, B, having one or more waste ways,
+D, and being enclosed within and guided by a cup, C, substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,072.--CLEANER FOR LAMP CHIMNEYS.--R.B. Musson, Champaign, Ill.
+
+I claim a cleaner for lamp chimneys, bottles, and other articles of a
+similar character, consisting of strips of rubber, or other soft elastic
+substance, secure to a holder, and arranged in manner and for the
+purposes substantially above set forth and described.
+
+
+72,073.--BOOT AND SHOE HEEL.--Erastus Newhall, Lynn, assignor to himself
+and John R. Moffitt, Chelsea, Mass.
+
+I claim a heel made with a circular thread and a corresponding seat,
+when one or both of the two parts are made of elastic material, and are
+united substantially as described.
+
+
+72,074.--PORTABLE HOT AIR CONDUCTOR.--John B. Oldershaw, Baltimore, Md.
+
+I claim a portable hot air receiver and conductor, constructed, arranged
+and operating in connection with a stove, for the purpose of heating
+apartments above it, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,075.--VINE HOLDER.--Garret J. Olendorf and Albert O. Parshall,
+Middlefield, N.Y.
+
+We claim, 1st, The frame, A, constructed as described and set forth, for
+the purpose specified.
+
+2d. The cord, B, combined with and supported by frame, A, as described
+and set forth, for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,076.--BREECH-LOADING FIRE-ARMS.--Henry O. Peabody (assignor to the
+Providence Tool Company), Providence, R.I.
+
+I claim combining the breech block, A, hinged at its posterior
+extremity, and operating as described, with the hammer, D, by means of
+the protuberant inclined plane, C, or its equivalent, substantially as
+described for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,077.--RAILWAY CROSSINGS.--Stanhope Perkins, Fairfield, England.
+
+I claim forming the points or V-parts of crossings, without splice, by
+bending the rail, prepared as above described, back upon itself, and
+securing the abutting parts in the manner and for the purpose above set
+forth.
+
+
+72,078.--MANUFACTURE OF LAMP BLACK.--R.N. Perlee, Jersey City, N.J.
+
+I claim the method herein specified of manufacturing lamp black, by
+introducing atmospheric air to the flame, by artificial means, for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,079.--AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.
+
+I claim, 1st, An axle box, substantially as shown and described, and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The sleeve or thimble, A, in combination with the end pieces, B,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The shoulder, a1, and the shoulder, a2, in combination with the
+sleeve A, and end pieces, B, substantially as shown and described, and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,080.--RAILWAY CHAIR.--Leander Pollock, (assignor to himself and John
+P. Schenck, Jr.), Matteawan, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, A railroad-chair which is divided by an inclined line drawn
+through the base, into two parts, A and B, each part carrying one of the
+cheeks, and all made and operating substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+2d, Interposing an elastic plate, g, between the edge of the upper base,
+d, and the stationary cheek, a, substantially as and for the purpose
+herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,081.--VENTILATING HAY-MOWS.--Geo. Race, Norwich, N.Y.
+
+I claim making vertical perforated pipes, having lateral branches
+extending out from the main pipe for the purpose of ventilating
+hay-mows, and stacks of hay or grain, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,082.--PNEUMATIC CAR.--Louis Ransom, Lansingburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim in combination with a pneumatic car, a series of metal cylinders
+for containing compressed air, the said cylinders being connected by
+pipes, so as to form one common reservoir substantially as described.
+
+2d, I also claim the combination, with a stove for warming the car, or
+other heating apparatus, a conducting pipe, for the compressed air, so
+located with reference to the stove or other heating apparatus that the
+compressed air in passing through it will become heated, and have its
+expansive power increased thereby, substantially as described.
+
+3d, I also claim the compound flexible pipe, constructed substantially
+as described.
+
+4th, I also claim the muffler, D, for the purpose of deadening the sound
+of the escaping air as described.
+
+
+72,083.--MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--E.B. Rich, (assignor to himself
+and Andre Cashing), Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim the sliding holder, B. and adjustable rail, C, in combination
+with the grinding wheel, D, constructed and arranged to operate as
+herein described, for the purpose specified.
+
+72.084.--AUTOMATIC REGISTER.--J.T. Buckley, Ottawa, Ill. administrator
+of the estate of Stephen Rigler, deceased.
+
+I claim 1st, Operating a register slide so as to regulate the
+temperature of apartments, by means of a column of mercury within a
+tube, which is arranged within the register itself and acts upon said
+slide through the means substantially as described.
+
+2d, The combination of an index hand, B, with a register arranged and
+operated by a column of mercury within a tube, which is arranged within
+the register itself, substantially as described.
+
+3d, The combination with a circular turning register slide, B, of
+mercury pipe, G', piston rod, g1, cross head, g, toothed lever, F,
+spur wheel, d, and shaft, b, arranged, constructed and operating
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,085.--SHOVEL PLOW, CULTIVATOR, ETC.--P.A. Ross, Harveys, Pa.
+
+I claim 1st, The combination of the notched rack, E, and removable pin,
+F, with the pivoted or rocking cross-bar, C, and slotted standard, B,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+2d, Connecting the forward ends of the handles, D, to the beam, A, by
+means of the hook or eye-bolt, G, and pivoted bar or plate, H, when used
+in connection with the pivoted or rocking cross bar, C, and pin, F,
+substantially as herein shown and described and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+
+72,086.--FENCE POST.--Robert Ramsey, New Wilmington, Pa.
+
+I claim the fence-post, P P' P", having dove-tail gains at its lower
+end, in combination with the parallel slits, A A', and the keys, e e e
+e, substantially in the manner and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,087.--CHURN.--J.A. Rowley, Vanceburg, Ky.
+
+I claim the arrangement substantially as described of the driving wheel,
+C, shafts, c c', spring, D, notched bracket, E e. and friction pulley, F
+G, for the purpose of imparting a rotary motion to the dasher shaft, f,
+in the manner herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,088.--STEAM TRAP.--David Saunders, Brooklyn, N.Y. assignor to Jos.
+Nason & Co., New York city.
+
+I claim 1st, The arrangement of the central part, C, of the cover and
+main cover, B, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+2d, The arrangement of the stop-joint between the floating part and
+the fixed part of the apparatus, whereby to avoid the clogging by
+accumulations of dirt as specified.
+
+3d, The arrangement of the tubes E and H, the tube, H, being mounted
+upon the floating part, substantially as herein specified.
+
+
+72,089.--DOOR SPRING.--Rudolph Schrader, Indianapolis, Ind.
+
+I claim 1st, The door-spring, constructed as described, consisting of
+the hollow socket, F, placed over the square shank of the door arm: and
+provided with the right angular arm, J, sleeve, E, to which the inner
+end of the coiled spring, D, is securely fastened, fitting at or
+alternating upon the socket, F, and provided with the right angular arm,
+I, resting against the post, H, in the case, A, the free end, G, of the
+spring resting against the opposite side of said post, all operating as
+described for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The spring, D, operated by means of the right angular arm, J, of the
+hollow shank, F, engaging with the outer end, G, of the spring when the
+door moves in one direction, and when moving in the opposite direction
+engaging with the arm, I, of the sleeve, E, to which the inner end
+of the spring is secured substantially as described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+3d, The combination and arrangement within the case, A, of the spring,
+D, hollow socket, F, having arm, J, sleeve, E, having arm, I, post, H,
+and hook, G, operating as described for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,090.--POLE COUPLING FOR VEHICLES.--Anson Searls, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim the circular joints, B B, and the arrangement of the ratchet
+teeth, K K, springs, D D, and bolts, E E, in combination with the arm,
+A, substantially as described and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,091.--CARRIAGE.--Anson Searls, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, The axle composed of the steel bars, d and g, attached, as
+herein described.
+
+2d, The clip b, passing around under the axle, with its ends fastened
+to the plate a, on the rocker, both before and behind the axle,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,092.--STEAM ENGINE.--George Shale, Taunton, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The steam-chest, B, constructed with the chambers, gh,
+and partition, p, in combination with the steam and exhaust pipes, and
+cylinder, a, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The valve-rods, i i', provided with the recesses or chambers, k k,
+in combination with the partition, p, constructed as described, and
+operated by the lever, l, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,093.--FERRULE.--Archibald Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim a ferrule, provided internally, or at its inner side, with
+oblique spurs or projections, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+
+72,094.--FENCE POST.--Warren H. Shay, Sylvania, Ohio.
+
+I claim the plank standards, B B, joined by the pins, a a, the braces, A
+A, and the cross-piece, C, combined and secured by the dove-tail tenons,
+o b, the gib and key, c d, and the keys, g g, substantially as and for
+the purpose herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,095.--TABULAR HEATER.--C.J.Shepard, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the grate, E, ash-pit, D, and
+combustion-chamber, C, with the slide-valve, I, for the purposes
+indicated.
+
+2d, The slide-valve at the junction of the upper and under front flue,
+for the purposes described.
+
+3d, The upper front flue covered externally with a non-conducting lining
+as a portion of the combustion-chamber.
+
+4th, The corrugated tubular externally-flanged chamber, provided with an
+incombustible termination, constructed and operating substantially as
+shown for the purposes pointed out.
+
+5th, A semi-cylindrical reverberating chamber of combustion, when
+combined with a flue and a series of tubes, for the purposes specified.
+
+6th, A feeding-chamber in combination with an arched chamber of
+combustion and the abutments for properly distributing the fuel upon the
+grate.
+
+7th, Constructing the bed-plate or grate-plate in such a manner that the
+same shall form a support for the grate and brick-work of the chamber of
+combustion, as well as the bed of the front flue.
+
+8th, The division-plate, in combination with a series of tubes, for the
+purposes fully described.
+
+
+72,096.--WINDOW-SASH SUPPORTER.--J.W.Simpson, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim the lever, d, and wedge, b, constructed, combined, and operated
+substantially in the manner and for the purpose hereinabove set forth.
+
+Also, the socket, m, with its ratch, n, and the catch, i, on the lever,
+d, in combination with the lever and wedge, in the manner and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,097.--STAKE-HOLDER FOR RAILROAD CARS.--Thomas A. Slack, Peoria
+county, Ill.
+
+I claim the combination of revolving staple, stakes, and divisional
+"coal sides." as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,098.--EXCAVATOR.--Benjamin Slusser, Sidney, Ohio, assignor to himself
+and Elias M. Gluck, same place.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method of elevating or adjusting the plough of an
+excavator by the rotary motion of the forward axle, derived from the
+forward wheels by means of the clutches, a' a', substantially as and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the above, the plough, P, racks, r r, and
+pinion, a, when the latter is fixed to the axle, and operates to raise
+the plough by power derived from the axle, substantially as and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+3d, The combination of the rocking cart, C, gear, e e'e", apron, B, and
+plough, P, when the parts are so constructed and arranged that by the
+raising or depressing of the plough, the wheels, e e', shall be
+thrown into or out of gear, and the apron put in motion or stopped,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+4th. The combination of the looped rods, w w w, with the arms, v v v,
+doors, m m' m", and lever, 1", substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+5th, The lips or projections, o o, of the doors, m m' m", substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+6th. The combination of the rod, u, lever, l', spring, s, trigger,
+n, doors, m m' m", having the lips, o o o, rod, y', and hook, y,
+substantially as and for the purposes specified.
+
+
+72,099.--AUGER HANDLE.--Daniel Y. Smith, Joliet, Ill.
+
+I claim the combination of the ferrule, a, with the annular nut, e, and
+flat spring, c, when constructed and arranged as and for the purposes
+set forth.
+
+
+72,100.--MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--J.B.Smith, Milwaukee, Wis.
+
+I claim cutter, B, gauge, E, and adjustable cone-mandrel, D, in
+combination, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,101.--RAISING OILS AND BURNING-FLUIDS BY PNEUMATIC PRESSURE.--John
+Henry Smith, Allegheny city, Pa.
+
+I claim raising, by pneumatic pressure, oils or burning-fluids from an
+oil or fluid compartment of a ship or other vessel, and mixing with said
+oil and fluid the gas generated therefrom, as herein described and set
+forth.
+
+Also, the combination and arrangement of the pipes, A B C f and f', when
+used in connection with the oil or fluid compartment, R, of a ship or
+other vessel, the whole being constructed, arranged, and operating
+substantially in the manner hereon described and set forth.
+
+Also, in connection with the above, ejecting fine jets of water into the
+flame, caused by the burning of the oil or fluid and other matter mixed
+therewith, as herein described and set forth.
+
+
+72,102.--SHIP FOR TRANSPORTING PETROLEUM.--John H. Smith, Allegheny
+city, Pa.
+
+I claim, providing the hulls of ships and other vessels with a
+compartment for oils and burning fluids, said compartment being
+protected with water, and furnished with supply and discharge pipes,
+substantially as herein described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,103.--DEVICE FOR SHEARING AND CLIPPING WOOL.--R.T.Smith and
+J.K.Priest, Nashua, N.H.
+
+I claim, 1st, The revolving spring cutter or cutters, O, in connection
+with a cutter-plate.
+
+2d, The open cutter-plate, P.
+
+3d, The shield, N, in connection with the cylinder, C, covering shaft,
+M, and extending into groove, g, substantially in the manner and for the
+purpose herein described.
+
+
+72,104.--CORN PLOUGH.--John Snyder, Williamsfield, Ohio.
+
+I claim the combination of the tongue, H, strap, L, and upright, K, with
+the forward end of the central beam, A, substantially as herein shown
+and described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,105.--BOOT-HEEL POLISHER.--V.K.Spear, Lynn, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The reciprocating polisher, moving in the line of an arc
+of a circle, by means of mechanism substantially as herein described,
+and having an elastic bearing, as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with a reciprocating polisher, substantially as
+described, I claim the pivoted sliding frame to support the boot or shoe
+constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,106.--MEANS FOR PROPELLING VESSELS.--Robt.R. Spedden and Daniel F.
+Stafford, Astoria, Oregon.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the rack-frame, K, racks, I and J, and
+ratchet wheel, H, with each other and with a shaft, D, for the purpose
+of applying power to said shaft, substantially as herein shown and
+described.
+
+2d, The combination of the stationary post, O, pitman, N, rocking-post,
+M, and adjusting slide, L, with each other, with the rack frame, K, and
+with the hinged parts of a vessel or other structure, one or both of
+said hinged parts floating in the water, so as to be acted upon by the
+motion of the waves, substantially as herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,107.--CULTIVATOR.--C.E.Steller, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim, 1st, The hinged runners, J W, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, The slotted sides, A A and B B, in combination with the shanks, C D
+E, arranged to be set at different angles, and fastened by set-screws, Z
+Z, as described.
+
+3d, The combination of the guide-bar, E, arranged to be raised and
+lowered, with rear standards, H H, and sides, A A B B, as described.
+
+4th, The combination of standards, G G, hinged runners, J W, and sides,
+A A B B, as set forth.
+
+5th, The shanks, U, of shovel, T, arranged to fit in a socket, V, and
+bar, S, in combination with standards, G G, and cross-bar, I, as and for
+the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, The double evener, L, arranged substantially as set forth.
+
+7th, The double evener, L, in combination with braces, O O and P P, with
+or without braces, Y, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,108.--EYE CUP.--Benj. F. Stephens, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim a pair of bowls, united by tubes or necks to an exhaustion-bag
+or ball, as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,109.--HARVESTER RAKE.--Edward Stewart, Fort Madison, Iowa.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the shafts, D E and G, with their respective
+wheels, crank, I, and pitman, J, with its dividing end, J', connecting
+the arms, e e, upon the box, K', at the end of shaft, K, the whole
+constructed and operating substantially as and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+
+72,110.--STREET PAVEMENT.--H. M. Stow, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, A wooden pavement, composed of alternate tiers of
+square-ended and wedge-shaped blocks, the wedge-shaped ends of the
+latter being driven down into a foundation-bed of sand or earth,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, A wooden pavement, composed of blocks with lower ends wedge-formed,
+and all driven down into a foundation-bed of sand or earth,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,111.--STREET PAVEMENT.--H. M. Stow, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim, 1st, The cast iron plates, with projecting wedge-shaped flanges
+to be driven into the sand or earth, substantially as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+2d, Also, a pavement composed of alternate tiers of cast iron plates,
+with projecting wedge-shaped flanges and wedge-shaped wooden blocks,
+driven into the sand and earth, substantially as described.
+
+
+72,112.--WASHING MACHINE.--John D Swartz, Milton, Pa
+
+I claim, 1st, The slotted aims, g, bearing the shaft, D, and rubber, C,
+when such arms are connected at their lower ends by the slotted bar, E,
+through which the spring, G, passes as herein described for the purpose
+specified.
+
+2d, The combination of the semi-circular rubber, C, slotted arms, g,
+shaft, D, slotted cross-bar, E, spirally grooved rollers, d, in the
+curved frames, B, the spring, G, and rack, H, as herein described for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,113.--PORTABLE FENCE.--G. D. Sweigert, Martic township, Pa., assignor
+to himself, John Sweigert and Felix W. Sweigert.
+
+I claim a portable fence, combined of round wrought-iron posts, C,
+bed-plate, A, rails, B, scarfed, and applied with intervening ferrules,
+D, head and bottom washers, F, all arranged in the manner and for the
+purpose specified.
+
+
+72,114.--VARIABLE CRANK FOR BORING MACHINE.--G. C. Taft, Worcester,
+Mass., assignor to Theodore Mace, Sing Sing, N.Y.
+
+I claim the two variable cranks, constructed as specified, and applied
+in the manner shown, to the shaft or axis of the boring machine, as and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,115.--ROTARY TAKE-UP FOR KNITTING MACHINE.--James Teachout,
+Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The stationary scroll plate, C, placed over the center of
+motion of take-up of knitting machines, for the purpose described.
+
+2d, Also, in combination with the scroll plate, C, the toothed gear, D,
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also, the toothed wheel, D, or its equivalent, either separately, or
+combined with the described appendages e i g i K, arranged as shown and
+described as operating substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+4th, Also, in combination with the above, the adjustable gear, s, and
+concentric gears, s', for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,116.--KNITTING MACHINE.--James Teachout, Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim 1st, Forming the "jacks" or loop-lifters, B, with a projecting
+are, f, and depressed arc, g, for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, n combination with the arc, f, and arch, g, the rounded end, as
+shown and described.
+
+3d, In combination with the described knitting jacks, a retaining hub or
+device, constructed and arranged as shown and described.
+
+72117,--KNITTING MACHINE--James Teachout, Waterford, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The vertically adjustable collars or rings, G and H, for
+the purposes described.
+
+2d, In combination with the collars, G and H, the partitions or wings,
+k, and groove, l, as set forth.
+
+3d, In combination with the adjustable collars, G and H, wings, k, and
+groove, l, the "jacks" or lifters, M, formed as shown and described, for
+the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,118.--MANUFACTURING ILLUMINATING GAS.--J. B. Terry, Hartford, Conn.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method herein described of heating air charged with
+hydrocarbon vapor, so as to render it non-condensable previous to its
+delivery as an illuminating gas, for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The employment of a retort or other heating medium interposed
+between the carbureter and gas holder or other gas-delivering or
+gas-burning device, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, The employment of one or more burners under the retort or vessel,
+for the purpose of heating the same under the arrangement herein shown
+and described.
+
+4th, The combination, with the carbureting vessel and intermediate
+heater, of a jacket under or around the sand carbureter, and a flue
+connecting the jacket with said heater, substantially in the manner and
+for the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,119.--LOOMS.--S. T. Thomas and J. H. Dolley, Guildford, N.H.
+
+We claim, in combination with the lever, g, arranged to operate as set
+forth, the incline, n, or its equivalent, for relieving the picker from
+the action of the spring, i, to permit free movement of the shuttle
+boxes, substantially as set forth.
+
+
+72,120.--GATE.--John W. Thompson, Greenfield, Mass.
+
+I claim a gate, made of metallic tubing and connections, substantially
+as herein set forth and described.
+
+
+72,121.--TAIL-PIECE FOR VIOLINS.--James Thoms, South Boston, Mass.
+
+I claim applying a winch to the tail-piece of a violin, substantially as
+and for the purpose herein shown and described.
+
+
+72,122.--FOLDING BEDSTEAD AND CRIB.--R. S. Titcomb, Gloversville, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, A folding bedstead or crib, substantially as shown and
+described, and for the purpose set forth.
+
+2d, a rotating bedding-box, A, in combination with the head and
+foot-boards of a bedstead or crib, substantially as shown and described,
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, Folding head and foot-boards, composed of the parts, F and C,
+substantially as shown and described, and for the purposes set forth.
+
+4th, The swinging sides, A', in combination with the box, A, and the
+head and foot-boards, F C, substantially as shown and described, and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
+
+72,123.--STEAM ENGINE.--J. F. Troxel, Bloomsville, Ohio.
+
+I claim, 1st, The construction of the oscillating valve, T, and
+arrangement of the openings, S P P', and R, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+2d, Also the arrangement of the piston rods, K and L, operating in one
+and the same end of the cylinder, substantially as shown and described.
+
+
+72,124.--WARDROBE.--Nathan Turner, West Lynn, Mass.
+
+I claim a convertible wardrobe, closet, or bookcase, with swinging
+or folding sides, C, and swinging or folding top, A, and bottom, B,
+substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,125.--APPARATUS FOR DISTILLING OILS.--Herbert W.C. Tweddle,
+Pittsburg, Pa
+
+I claim, 1st, A trough or troughs, having perforations for the passage
+of the oil in small quantities and furnished with points near to such
+perforations, so as to cause the oil to pass therefrom in drops, or fine
+streams, or thin films or layers, over heated pipes or tubes placed
+thereunder, when used within a vacuum still, for the purposes
+substantially as described.
+
+2d, In a vacuum still for distilling oil, the use of a series or coil
+of steam pipe, placed horizontally, one under another, as a series of
+evaporating surfaces, substantially as and for the purposes above set
+forth.
+
+3d, In a vacuum still for distilling oil, a series or coil of steam jet
+pipes, e, in combination with a series or coil of evaporating pipes, a,
+substantially as and for the purposes above set forth.
+
+4th, Combining together a series of apparatus, such as hereinbefore
+described, for the purpose of procuring a continuous distillation
+of petroleum, each member of a series consisting of a vacuum still
+containing a coil of steam pipe as evaporating surfaces, and troughs
+for the gradual distillation of the oil, in combination with suitable
+condensing apparatus, substantially as and and for the purposes
+hereinbefore set forth.
+
+5th, A vacuum residnum receiver D, connected to and in combination with
+a vacuum still, or a battery of such stills, substantially in the manner
+and for the purposes above set forth.
+
+
+72,126.--DISTILLING HYDROCARBON OILS.--Herbert W. C. Tweddle, Pittsburg,
+Pa.
+
+I claim, 1st, In distilling hydrocarbon oils, vaporizing the oil by
+causing it to flow in a thin film or layer over the surfaces of a series
+of heated pipes in a vacuum still, with or without the application of
+superheated steam, substantially as above described.
+
+2d, The application of the process of distillation, hereinbefore
+described, to the re-distillation of fire-distilled oils, for the
+purpose of producing an oil similar to the refined oil of commerce,
+substantially as above set forth.
+
+3d, Securing a continuous and complete distillation of hydrocarbon oils
+by causing the oil to flow over the surfaces of a succession of heated
+pipes in different vacuum stills, the temperature of such pipes
+increasing in each successive still, so as to drive off at first more
+volatile ingredients, and then those less so, and so on till only the
+residuum remains, substantially as hereinbefore described.
+
+
+72,127.--GRAIN DRILL.--Joseph G. Yale, Cumberland Co, Pa.
+
+I claim the quarti-elliptical shovel, B, with its base, E E', coming to
+a point at E, the rod, C, the rod, H, with thereon the balls, D and D',
+together with the funnel, A, all constructed and operating in the manner
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,128.--WINDOW-SASH STOP.--George R. Vanderbilt (assigner to himself,
+J. J. Lindstrom, and D. W. Stidolph), Mount Vernon, N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, The two clamping plates, and the tightening bolt, combined
+and operated substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+2d, The springs, arranged in relation to the plates, c d, substantially
+as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,129.--MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.--George W. van Dusen, Williamsburg, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination and arrangement of lever, V, with finger piece,
+Y, at one end and stud, b, at the other valve, G, and air passage, E,
+closed by a flexible diaphragm, K, substantially as herein described,
+and for the purpose of producing, by means of air, an action upon any
+suitable sound-producing mechanism through the movement of a sheet or
+strip perforated, or in any other eqivalent manner prepared.
+
+
+72,130.--WATER INDICATOR FOR BOILERS.--Andreas Vang, Chicago, Ill.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the globe, a, arm, b, cylinder, c, indicator,
+f, and whistle, g, substantially as herein set forth.
+
+
+72,131.--HORSE HAY FORK.--Oliver Vanorman, Ripon, Wis.
+
+I claim the arrangement of the fork heads, B B', in the frame, A, and
+with the arms, C C', rollers, e e, and cords, D D, as and for the
+purpose set forth.
+
+
+72,132.--WASHING MACHINE.--Lewis Vaughan, Rapids, O.
+
+I claim the adjustable bottom, B, and spring lever, I, as arranged
+in combination with the roller, C, in the manner substantially as
+described.
+
+
+72,133.--HAY RAKER AND LOADER.--Albert Vose, Pittsfield, assignor to
+himself and Ambros S. Vose, Randolph, Vt.
+
+I claim, 1st, the fork arm, b, hinged or pivoted to the frame in line
+with the axle, and operated by means of friction blocks, as described.
+
+2d, The friction blocks, d, in combination with fork arm, b, and
+eccentric levers, e, arranged as described.
+
+3d, The fork arms, b, in combination with the freely-swiveling fork bar,
+o, operated as described.
+
+4th, The forks, q, pivoted in swiveling bar, o, and operated by means of
+levers, v, and rods, cords, or chains, substantially as described.
+
+5th, The levers, v, mounted on fork bars or arms, b, in combination with
+the fork, q, substantially as described.
+
+6th, The combination of forks, q, spring, t, chains, w, and levers, v,
+with the fork arm, b, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+7th, The means for opening and closing the lifting forks in combination
+with a means for operating the friction blocks, or their equivalent,
+whereby they are operated simultaneously, as described.
+
+8th, The lever, e, for closing the forks and applying the friction
+blocks, as described, in combition with the arms, g, for releasing the
+same as described.
+
+9th, The extension, x, of the pivoted fork bars, b, in combination with
+cords or chains, 5, operating as described.
+
+10th, The curved or semicircular rake head, or its equivalent,
+arranged in rear of and operated in connection with the lifting fork,
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,134.--WASHING MACHINE.--George E. Wade, Jefferson City, Mo.
+
+I claim the lever, M, the spiral metal plate, F, the wash boards, A and
+B, corrugated as shown, and the springs, c c' c". In combination with a
+common wash tub, when constructed, arranged, and operating substantially
+as shown and specified.
+
+
+72,135.--BOLT AND RIVET MACHINE.--John Wakefield, Birmingham, England,
+assignor to Isaac Smith and William Fothergill Bartho.
+
+I claim, 1st, the arrangement or combination, substantially as
+hereinbefore described, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, of
+the vertical dies, b b, for cutting off and carrying the cut-off
+length of rod, and for shaping the head of the rivet or bolt, with the
+horizontal punch or die, m, for shaping the shank of the rivet or bolt,
+and upsetting the end of the rivet or bolt into a head in the vertical
+dies.
+
+2d, The arrangement or combination of parts hereinbefore described, and
+illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for giving motion to the said
+vertical dies, b b, and horizontal punch or die, m.
+
+3d, The arrangement or combination of parts hereinbefore described and
+illustrated in the accompanying drawings, for removing the finished
+rivet or bolt from the horizontal punch or die.
+
+
+72,136.--EGG BEATER.--Dudley Webster, Washington, D. C.
+
+I claim as a new article of manufacture an egg-beater spoon, constructed
+as described, viz., with its circumference and the edges of an inner
+central opening serrated as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,137.--BRICK MACHINE.--P.V.Westfall, Kalamazoo, Mich.
+
+I claim, 1st, the combination of the two molding cylinders, C C, when
+the molding recesses, I I, in said cylinders, and their intermediate
+followers, J J, are so proportioned with each other that the faces of
+the said followers cannot be brought in contact with each other, and
+when the said follower pieces have substantially the degree of curvature
+herein represented and described.
+
+2d, In connection with the molding cylinders, C C, I also claim the
+central shaft, b, and its operating levers, L L, in combination with
+the jointed rods, n n, and the crank arms, m m, on the respective cam
+shafts, for operating all the cams simultaneously, substantially in the
+manner herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also the vibrating spring scraper, i, in combination with the wire
+cloth belt, w, when arranged with the molding cylinders, C C, and
+operated substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+72,138.--APPARATUS FOR ENAMELING PHOTOGRAPHIC PICTURES.--Nathaniel
+Weston, San Francisco, Cal.
+
+I claim the rest, A, for the glass, or its equivalent, the use of the
+glasses, B B, the weight G, the fastenings, H, the clamps, E E, or their
+equivalents, in combination, for the purposes, herein set forth.
+
+
+72,139.--VALVE GEAR FOR STEAM ENGINES.--Norman W. Wheeler, Brooklyn,
+N.Y.
+
+I claim, 1st, Opening the ports, as i' i" so as to suspend the operation
+of the moving force upon the valve or valves at the period when the
+steam is cut off, and before the exhaust is opened, substantially as and
+for the purpose herein set forth.
+
+2d, Also the closure of certain ports, as i' i" and k' k", so as to
+cause the valve or valves to resume the movement toward its or their
+full throw at the proper period, substantially as and for the purposes
+herein set forth.
+
+3d, Also opening the proper ports, as h' h, so as to suspend the moving
+force operating upon the valve or valves, when they or it have reached
+the proper limit of throw, substantially as and for the purposes herein
+set forth.
+
+4th, Also regulating the times of closing passages, so as to induce
+the cutting-off movement of the valve or valves, at variable periods,
+substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+5th, Also changing a continuous reciprocating motion derived from an
+eccentric, or equivalent moving part of the engine, to an intermittent
+reciprocating motion, by means of a hydraulic apparatus as hereinbefore
+described, substantially in the manner and for the purpose herein set
+forth.
+
+
+72,140.--DITCHING MACHINE.--A.H.Whitacre and T.S.Whitacre, Morrow, Ohio.
+
+We claim, 1st, The combination of the sled, A, and the frame, B,
+connected by the racks and pinions, c a, at the corners, arranged and
+operating substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The pulleys, D and E, carrying the endles chain, g, with the scoops,
+h h, in combination, with the drum, C, the plungers, n n, operating
+by the double incline, p, around the wheel, K, and the sweep, F,
+constructed and operating substantially as and for the purpose herein
+described.
+
+
+72,141.--FARM FENCE.--Samuel P. Williams, Sheridan, N.Y.
+
+I claim the application and use of the triangular brace posts, B B,
+and tie-rod, C, in the construction of farm fences, in the manner
+substantially as described.
+
+
+72,142.--VENTILATING TUNNEL.--Hugh B. Wilson, N.Y. city.
+
+I claim, 1st, The method of applying street lamp posts, and awning
+and other useful or ornamental posts, pillars, or structures, to the
+purposes of ventilating underground railway tunnels, substantially as
+within described.
+
+2d. Also the combination of street lamp posts, and awning and other
+posts, pillars, or structures, whether for ornament or use, with the
+connecting tubes of such railway tunnels, substantially in manner set
+forth.
+
+
+72,143.--MEDICAL COMPOUND.--J.T. Wilson, Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+I claim the combination of the above-named ingredients in the manner as
+and for the purpose described.
+
+
+72,144.--SHOE LIFTER.--Wm.H. Winans, Newark, N.J.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the lever plate, A, griping plate, B,
+spring, b, and holding level, C, substantially as and for the purpose
+specified.
+
+2d, The teeth or studs, a', provided upon the inner surface of the
+griping plate B, and arranged in relation with the back of the plate, A,
+substantially as and for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,145.--STOVE.--T.W.Wisner, Howell, Mich.
+
+I claim the portable hop-drying stove, constructed as described, of
+the corrugated side and end plates, A, supported upon the ash pan, B,
+extending the entire length of the stove, and mounted upon wheels,
+the adjustable grate placed at b, in the center of the stove, and the
+boiler, all arranged as described for the purpose specified.
+
+
+72,146.--PAPER FILE.--John Wolfe, Washington, D. C.
+
+I claim the paper file or holder constructed and operated as herein
+recited.
+
+
+72,147.--LATHE BOX AND JOURNAL.--Aurin Wood, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination and relative arrangement of the oil box,
+B, and grove, a, and inclined oil passage, e, formed in the bottom part,
+A, of the journal box, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
+herein shown and specified.
+
+The combination of the journal, C, having the peculiarly shaped grooves,
+d d, cut in its surface, with the journal box, D, provided in its lower
+part with the oil box, inclined oil passage, and groove, a, under the
+arrangement substantially as herein shown and set forth.
+
+
+72,148.--LATHE FOR TURNING SHAFTING.--Aurin Wood, Worcester, Mass.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination with the bed of the lathe, provided with a
+reservoir or receptacle, as described, of the sliding tool carriage and
+the pump, attached to and moving with said carriage, substantially as
+and for the purposes shown and set forth.
+
+2d, The combination with the sliding tool carriage and pump, mounted
+upon said carriage, of the cup, C, and tube connecting said cup with the
+pump, substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein shown and
+described.
+
+3d, The method of operating the pump by connecting the piston rod of the
+same with a friction wheel, actuated by the rotation of the shaft
+which is being turned in the machine, in the manner herein shown and
+specified.
+
+
+72,149.--FINGER BAR FOR HARVESTER.--Walter A. Wood, Hoosick Falls, N.Y.
+
+I claim, bevelling off the front upper corner of the finger bar,
+to afford a seat for the sickle or scythe bar, to vibrate upon, in
+combination with beveling off the lower side of the finger bar, for the
+reception of the guard finger.
+
+
+72,150.--CURTAIN FIXTURE.--William H. Woods, Philadelphia, Pa.
+
+I claim the lever dog, e, with the cross foot, e, engaging and
+disengaging the teeth of the rack, b b, in combination with the
+swivelled knob, d, having a cross bar, g, and working in the slot, a
+a, of the racket case, A, substantially as and for the purpose herein
+described.
+
+
+72,151.--CHIMNEY.--Ebenezer S. Phelps, Jr., Wyanet, Ill.
+
+I claim the device above described, consisting of the iron box, A, and
+drawer, B, constructed and arranged as shown, when used in combination
+with the chimney, D, substantially in the manner and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+REISSUES.
+
+62,057.--BRICK MACHINE.--Philip H. Kells, Adrian, Mich. Dated March
+19,1867. Reissue 2,810.
+
+I claim, 1st, The combination of the annular mold bed, B, and the
+central hub or support, C, substantially as described and represented.
+
+2d, The adjustable wedge-shaped cut off, d, arranged and employed in the
+manner and for the purpose explained.
+
+3d, Ihe arrangement upon the mold wheel of the two pug mills on opposite
+portions, substantially as described.
+
+4th, An annular mold wheel, provided with cogs or gear teeth upon its
+periphery, and mounted upon a central hub or support, substantially as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
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+
+DESIGNS.
+
+2,846.--MASONIC BADGE--Virgil Price, New York city.
+
+2,847.--COOK'S STOVE.--Russell Wheeler, Utica, N.Y.
+
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+
+
+
+
+PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR REISSUES.
+
+
+_Application has been made to the Commissioner of Patents for the
+Reissue of the following Patents, with new claims as subjoined.
+Parties who desire to oppose the grant of any of these reissues should
+immediately address MUNN & Co., 37 Park Row, N.Y._
+
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+
+
+40,571.--ROTARY ENGINE.--Metropolitan Rotary Engine Co. (assignees by
+mesne assignments of Adolph Mulochan), New York city. Dated Nov. 10,
+1863. Application for reissue received and filed Sept. 27, 1867.
+
+1st, The combination with the outer stationary case, d, and its
+concentric inner cylinder or flanges, x, of the eccentric wheel, ring or
+rim, c, fast to the rotating shaft and carrying radial slides or pistons
+for simultaneous action and exposure to the steam or fluid in chambers,
+y and z, on opposite sides or peripheries of the ring, c, essentially as
+herein set forth.
+
+2d, The pipes, i l n o, and valves or cocks k k' m' and m', in
+combination--with the ring c and pistons acting in the steam spaces, y
+and z, substantially as specified.
+
+
+2,821 (whole No. 33,825).--LAMP.--Charles W. Cahoon, Portland Me Dated
+Dec. 3, 1861. Application for reissue received and filed Nov 23 1867.
+
+1st, A lever with chimney fastenings having that part of it on which
+the chimney rests extended so as to form a deflector substantially as
+described.
+
+2d, The deflector board or flat shaped or nearly so when made not
+only as a deflector but partly as a chimney holder substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The combination of the said deflector with the conical foraminous
+piece of metal and the cylindrical tubular air screen for the purpose of
+forming the air chamber, A, protecting the flame and admitting the air
+from below the same, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The combination with the lever for raising the chimney of the
+deflector air screen and foraminous piece of metal, substantially as and
+for the purposes specified.
+
+5th, The ring surrounding the wiek tube a little above the top of the
+same with the standards, s s, substantially as and for the purposes
+specified.
+
+6th, A chimney holder having a projection for manipulating the same,
+chimney fastenings, a deflector and a joint substantially as and for the
+purposes set forth.
+
+7th, The combination of the ring, f, supports, s s, and air screen, c,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+8th, The combination of the glass body of a lamp with a metallic handle,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+
+61,956.--COOKING STOVE.--J.J. Savage Troy, N.Y. Dated Feb. 12, 1867
+Application for reissue received and filed Dec. 4, 1867.
+
+1st, I claim constructing a heating stove with its fuel door way or
+aperture, B, below, and forward of its flame or combustion chamber and
+contiguous to or adjoining its fire box, A, in manner substantially as
+and for the purposes herein set forth.
+
+2d, I claim the combination of the fuel door way or aperture, B, and
+the firebox, A, extended contiguously thereunder as applied to heating
+stoves, in manner substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+3d, I claim in combination with a heating stove having its fuel door
+way in the position as herein described, the employment therewith of a
+lifting lever, F, substantially in manner as and for the purposes herein
+set forth.
+
+4th, I claim, in a heating stove, in combination with a fire box, back
+lining plates and its fuel door way or aperture, B, the arrangement of a
+front lining plate, E, in position between the flame chamber, C, and the
+said fuel aperture in manner substantially as and for the purpose set
+forth.
+
+5th, In combination with a lever lifter, F, applied to heating stoves in
+manner as herein described, I claim the employment of a holding hook, b,
+and catch ridge, e, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+6th, I claim so constructing a heating stove in manner substantially as
+described herein that fresh fuel may be cast directly into its fire box
+below and between ignited fuel or coke therein, in manner substantially
+as herein set forth for the purposes specified.
+
+
+16,944.--GUN POWDER KEG.--Henry E. Irenee L. and Eugene Du Pont
+(assignees of James Wilson and William Wilson, J. and Charles Green
+for themselves) Wilmington, Del. Dated March 31, 1857. Application for
+reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, As a new article of manufacture a keg or can with a series of
+corrugations representing hoops which give combined strength and finish.
+
+2d, Casting the female screw for the stopper on a tap or mandrel, as set
+forth.
+
+3d, The extra ring or boss, D, and head, C, as set forth.
+
+
+62,693.--MACHINE FOR CUTTING THREADS ON BOLTS.--Schweitzer Patent Bolt
+Co. (assignees of Franzis Schweizer), New York city. Dated March 5,
+1867. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, The sliding or movable heads, N O, in combination with the lever,
+P, and cutter or dies, a b, substantially as and for the purpose
+described.
+
+2d, The adjustable lever, P, provided with arms, d e, substantially as
+and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The elastic rest, g, constructed and operating substantially as and
+for the purpose shown and described.
+
+
+53,169.--MARKING WHEEL.--Horace Holt, New York city. Dated Jan. 23,
+1866. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 30, 1867.
+
+1st, The combination of the type wheel, A, inking roller, C, and handle,
+B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+2d, The ink reservoir, e, in combination with the roller, C, type wheel,
+A, and handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+3d, The projecting flanges, b, on the type wheel, A, constructed and
+operating substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+4th, The stop, h, in combination with the type wheel, A, and handle, B,
+substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
+
+5th, Ihe spring, g, in combination with the stop, h, type wheel, A, and
+handle, B, substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+
+18,872.--BORING MACHINE.--A. Wyckoff (assignee by mesne assignments of
+La Fayette Stevens), Elmira, N.Y. Dated Dec. 15, 1857. Application for
+reissue received and filed Nov. 29, 1867.
+
+1st, Ihe hollow cylindrical stock of an annular auger in combination
+with a spiral flange with such a pitch as will remove the cuttings
+horizontally as made and deliver them from the opening of the annular
+kerf, substantially as set forth.
+
+2d, The combination of a hollow annular bit having their cutting lips
+projecting in the direction of the rotation of the bit, a hollow
+cylindrical stock and a spiral flange substantially as described.
+
+3d, An annular bit formed in one piece and used in combination with
+a hollow cylindrical stock for cutting an annular kerf in a stick of
+timber, substantially as set forth.
+
+4th, Ihe loose independent collar, f, provided with knife edges, g g,
+to keep it from turning for the purpose of furnishing a bearing for the
+head of the auger while in operation.
+
+5th, The sharp annular spur, c, for the purpose of centering and guiding
+the auger and at the same time leaving a core of the material bored in
+the center of the auger, in the manner specified.
+
+6th, The oblique traversing rests, O O, in combination with the screws,
+t t, and dogs, Q, for the purpose of adjusting the timber to the auger
+as described and holding it firmly while under the operation of the
+auger.
+
+
+66,608.--DREDGING MACHINE.--James H. McLean, St Louis, Mo. Dated July 9,
+1867. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 8, 1867.
+
+1st, The adjustable dredging frame, C, when such adjustment is produced
+by a derrick, i i, and fall, when constructed and operated substantially
+as shown and specified,
+
+2d, The scoops, d, of a dredging machine having circular vertical
+cutting edges in advance of the usual lateral cutting edge, W, Fig. 1,
+when constructed and operating substantially as shown and specified.
+
+3d, In combination with the dredging vessel the pins, L, for the purpose
+of moving the same, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The dredger, the receiving and discharging apron and the derrick
+of a dredging machine all in combination, when constructed and operated
+substantially as shown and specified.
+
+
+49,992.--SLEEPING CAR.--George M. Pullman, Chicago Ill., assignee of
+Ben. Field, Albion, N.Y., and George M. Pullman, Chicago, Ill. Dated
+Sept. 19 1865. Application for reissue received and filed Nov. 26, 1867.
+
+1st, The berth, A, permanently connected with the side of the car by
+hinges, B, in combination with the recess to receive the same when
+turned up, substantially as described.
+
+2d, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of
+jointed suspenders to support the inner side of the berth that will
+fold together to permit the berth to be turned up, substantially as
+described.
+
+3d, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of the
+sliding partition, I, substantially as described.
+
+4th, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described, of
+the movable head board, J, substantially as described.
+
+5th, The employment in combination with the berth, A, as described of
+a counterpoise to facilitate the handling of the same substantially as
+described.
+
+6th, Constructing a car seat with the back and seat cushions hinged
+together and disconnected from the seat frame so that the back cushion
+may be placed on the seat frame and the seat cushion extended to meet
+the seat cushion of the opposite chair, substantially as described.
+
+
+48,555.--DOOR BOLT.--The Stanley Works (assignees of William H. Hart),
+New Britain, Conn. Dated July 4, 1865. Application for reissue received
+and filed Oct 29 1867.
+
+1st, Making the barrel of a door or shutter bolt of sheet metal,
+substantially as shown and described.
+
+2d, The bolt catch or keeper with the base plate formed with a flanch
+at right angles, substantially as described, that it may be secured by
+screws parallel with the axis of the bolt, substantially as described.
+
+
+29,430.--INDEX DOOR PLATE.--E.M. Montague, Boston, Mass., assignee of
+Nathan Ames, Saugus Center, Mass. Dated July 31, 1860. Application for
+reissue received and filed Oct. 15, 1866.
+
+1st, In use in a door plate of a tablet or slate and an adjustable plate
+or disk having figures or readable signs or characters for the purposes
+specified and set forth.
+
+2d, In combination with the above door plate a rotating disk, C, marked
+with the hours and parts of an hour, as shown in Fig. 2, said disk being
+confined in the center to a spindle, D, which passes through the door,
+substantially as and for the purpose described.
+
+3d, The spring, S, arranged, combined and operating substantially as
+described.
+
+
+65,018.--STEAM GENERATOR GAGE LOCK.--Thomas Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.
+Dated May 21, 1867. Application for reissue received and filed Oct. ll,
+1867.
+
+The construction and arrangement of whistle with gage valve whereby to
+indicate the sound produced by steam or steam and water commingled or
+water unmingled with steam, substantially as set foath.
+
+
+49,847.--STEAM GENERATOR.--John R. Eckman, Green Post office Pa.,
+assignee of John D. Beers, Philadelphia, Pa. Dated Sept. 12, 1865.
+Application for reissue received and filed Sept. 30, 1867.
+
+1st. Broadly the circular plate or ring, b, as shown and described.
+
+2d, The plate, H, encircling the fire box, substantially as shown and
+described.
+
+3d, Forming a water space between the inner surface of the boiler shell,
+A, and the plate or ring, b, as shown and described.
+
+
+9,286.--MACHIHFRY FOR CUTTING LATHS PROM A REVOLVING LOG.--Jonathan C.
+Brown, Brooklyn, N.Y., assignee of Henry C. Smith, Cleveland, Ohio.
+Dated Sept. 28, 1852. Application for reissue received and filed Dec, 5,
+1867.
+
+1st, Turning the log to be cut by driving the mandrels at each end
+thereof by gearing them directly with the driving shaft, substantially
+as and for the purposes set forth.
+
+2d, The dog, a, and its appurtenances for connecting the log with the
+mandrels and disconnecting it therefrom, as specified.
+
+3d, The combination of the cylinder cutter, K, and the stripping knife
+moved up simultaneously and automatically, all substantially as and for
+the purposes set forth.
+
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+
+NOTE--_The above claims for Reissue are now pending before the Patent
+Office and will not be officially passed upon until the expiration of 30
+days from the date of filing the application. All persons who desire
+to oppose the grant of any of these claims should make immediate
+application.
+
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+VOL. XVII., No. 26....[NEW SERIES.]...._Twenty-first Year_.
+
+NEW YORK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1867.
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+
+
+THE LAST NUMBER OF VOLUME XVII.
+
+
+We give in this number a full index of the volume of which this is
+the last issue. No doubt this will be more satisfactory to our
+readers--those at least who preserve their numbers for binding, and
+probably most do--than publishing the index in a separate sheet. The
+list of claims in this number will be found to be unusually full, a
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+COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW VOLUME.
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+
+A CHANGE AT THE PATENT OFFICE.
+
+
+T.C. Theaker has resigned as Commissioner of Patents. A number of
+gentlemen are mentioned as candidates for the succession, prominent
+among whom are B. T. James and Charles Mason. Mr. James has acted in the
+capacity of primary Examiner in the Engineering Class for a number of
+years, and has filled his position acceptably. Judge Mason held the
+Commissionership from 1853 to 1857, and his whole administration was
+marked with reform and ability. Judge Mason was educated at West Point,
+and he is a man of sterling integrity, a sound jurist, experienced in
+patent law, and a splendid executive officer. One thing may be relied
+upon, if Judge Mason should receive and accept the appointment of
+Commissioner, inventors will not have to complain long of delay in the
+examination of their cases The Judge is as industrious by nature as he
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+
+A good day for inventors and all persons having business with the Patent
+Office will dawn when Judge Mason takes the Commissioner's chair again,
+and we hope the proper influences may be brought to bear to secure his
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+
+
+OBITUARY.
+
+
+Ebenezer Winship, died at his home in this city Dec. 6, 1867, at the age
+of 67. A long and eminently useful although unobtrusive life entitles
+his memory to respect. He commenced his career as a mechanic in
+the steam engine establishment of James P. Allaire, soon after the
+application of steam for the propulsion of boats and long before its
+application to ships for the purposes of commerce or war. For fifty-two
+years, with the exception of one or two brief intervals, he was
+connected with the Allaire works in this city, and for more than forty
+years he was the master mechanic and general superintendent of the
+works. Probably no man now living has had a more intimate connection
+with the construction of the marine steam engine in all its remarkable
+changes and improvements, or been so long employed at one engine
+establishment.
+
+James P. Allaire, the founder of the Allaire Works, died May 20,1858, at
+the age of 73. He was an intimate acquaintance of Fulton and from the
+engine of Fulton's first boat, the _Clermont_, took drawings which he
+used in the construction of his first marine engines. He built the
+engines for the _Chancellor Livingston_ which ran between New York and
+Albany. He built also the first marine engines ever constructed in this
+country, which were put into the steamship _Savannah_, the first steamer
+that crossed the Atlantic, and also those for the _Pacific_ and
+_Baltic_ of the Collins line, which ships surpassed in speed any before
+constructed.
+
+Under such tutelage and with such advantages Mr. Winship rose
+successively through the grades of apprentice, journeyman, boss,
+and foreman, to the position of master mechanic and superintendent.
+Connected intimately with the progress of marine engineering for over
+half a century, he was the teacher of a large number of our engineers
+who now reflect credit upon their instructor. Mr. Winship's professional
+skill was unsurpassed; his ability in directing and managing others and
+thorough acquaintance with the minutest details made him invaluable in
+the position he so long honorably filled. His personal characteristics
+were faithfulness, industry, earnestness, kindness of heart, and
+unvarying punctuality and promptness. As master mechanic it was his
+invariable rule to be at the works an hour before the time for beginning
+labor to lay out the work for the hands, getting his breakfast in winter
+by gas light and returning from dinner in time to see the condition
+of the work before the men arrived. In short, he made his employers'
+business his own and neglected nothing which might contribute to their
+success. He was a connecting link between the present generation of
+mechanics and that which saw the beginnings of that great power, steam,
+which has revolutionized the world. His funeral on the 8th of December
+was attended by all the employés of the Allaire Works, by many from
+other mechanical establishments, and a large number of citizens.
+
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+
+
+
+How to Make Intelligent Workmen--Go and Do Likewise.
+
+
+Mr. H. O. Osborn, of Castleton, Vt., in a letter covering an order for a
+club of subscribers, says:--"It may not be uninteresting to you to learn
+that the last six names are those of young men in my employ. I have
+myself been your subscriber for the past four years, and knowing as
+I did the value of your paper, I felt it a duty I owed to my men to
+recommend the paper to their notice, and the result is as above. I am
+proud to think that I have so many in my mill who can appreciate its
+worth. I hope at no remote date to send you another list of names from
+among my own men, and I am certain that if every manufacturer would
+consult his own best interest he would do all he could to place your
+paper in the hands of his workmen, for I feel it to be a valuable
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+The Iron-Clads at Sea.
+
+
+In his last annual report to Congress, the Secretary of the Navy thus
+refers to the cruise of the _Miantonomah_ to Europe and her return and
+of the _Monadnock_ to San Francisco, voyages the most remarkable ever
+undertaken by turreted iron-clad vessels. These vessels encountered
+every variety of weather, and under all circumstances proved themselves
+to be staunch, reliable sea-going ships. The monitor type of vessel
+has been constructed primarily for harbor defence, and it was not
+contemplated that they would do more than move from port to port on our
+own coast. These voyages demonstrate their ability to go to any part of
+the world, and it is believed by experienced naval officers that with
+slight modifications above the water line, in no way interfering with
+their efficiency in action, they will safely make the longest and most
+difficult voyages without convoy.
+
+Steam, turreted iron-clads and fifteen-inch guns have revolutionized
+naval warfare, and foreign governments, becoming sensible of this great
+change, are slowly but surely coming to the conclusion that turreted
+vessels and heavy ordnance are essential parts of an efficient fighting
+navy.
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+
+
+HUNT'S IMPROVED STEAM PACKING PISTON.
+
+
+Engineers are aware that there are more or less objections to the use
+of the ordinary spring pistons, owing to the changing tension of the
+springs, the necessity of frequent adjustment, and the impossibility of
+the packing rings adapting themselves to the varying pressures of the
+steam on the piston. A number of attempts have been made to produce a
+self packing or steam expanding piston, which will act always with the
+pressure of the steam and the velocity of the engine. The advantages
+of such a piston will be readily appreciated by practical engineers,
+especially drivers of locomotives, working, as they nearly all do, at a
+very high pressure of steam. The general complaint against the several
+packings in use on our railroads is, that they "pack too tight,"
+and rapidly wear out the rings, while the only remedy has been, the
+extremely uncertain one of contracting the openings by which steam is
+admitted under the ring, or rings, to expand them. The obvious objection
+to such an arrangement is, that it allows the steam to act on the rings
+with its full force during slow motion, as when a train is starting,
+while if effective under any circumstances, it will be so only at
+comparatively high piston speed. The efficacy of such a remedy, if it
+possesses any, is in fact inversely as the piston speed.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.1]
+
+Fig. 1 is a perspective of the piston itself, or the "spider," with its
+follower and its rings removed, which are shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 3 is a
+cross section of another form of the piston, to be presently described,
+but which will serve to explain that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Next to the
+core of the spider are two narrow internal rings, A, in Figs. 1 and 3;
+surrounding these two outer rings, B, the cross section of which is of
+L-form, as seen in Fig. 3. The lips of these outer rings extend to the
+whole thickness of the piston. The flange head of the piston, and also
+the follower, are turned beveling on their edges to admit the steam
+around the annular space thus formed under the rings, B. These spaces
+are plainly exhibited at C, in Figs. 2 and 3. Both inner and outer rings
+are adjusted to the bore of the cylinder by means of the gibs, D, and
+set screws seen in Fig. 1.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.2]
+
+The section, Fig. 3, represents a modification intended for use in
+vertical cylinders, if considered necessary. The additional center ring,
+E, is intended to prevent leakage through the cut in the expanded ring
+and over the face of the unexpanded one, which might occur when the
+rings and cylinder should become so worn that the rings, when not
+expanded, should collapse and leave the surface of the cylinder. The
+rivets, F, shown by the dotted lines, are placed near the cuts in the
+L-rings, and are intended to hold the outside and inside rings together
+at that point, and prevent any tendency on the part of the latter
+to collapse and let steam under that part of the L-rings. Probably,
+however, if the packing is properly constructed and adjusted in the
+first instance, these devices will be unnecessary. In horizontal
+cylinders the weight of the piston, if properly supported on the set
+screws and gibs, will accomplish these objects, if the cuts in the
+L-rings are placed near the bottom side of the cylinder. The steam
+enters the annular space between the beveled edges of the spider flange
+and follower and the inner periphery of the overhanging part of the
+L-rings, and acts only on that part.
+
+[Illustration: Fig.3]
+
+Patented by Nathan Hunt, Sept. 17, 1867. For further information address
+the patentee, or Sharps, Davis & Bonsall, Salem, Ohio, who will furnish
+piston heads to order on receipt of size of cylinder and piston rod.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Improvement in Hand Drills.
+
+
+There are frequent occasions in a machine shop where light drilling is
+required on work it is inconvenient to bring to the lathe. For this the
+Scotch or ratchet drill, if the job is heavy, is employed, and if
+light, the breast drill. The placing and working of the former consumes
+considerable time, and the labor of drilling with the breast drill is
+excessive and exhausting. It is difficult also to hold the instrument so
+steady as not to cramp and break the drill. The combination of the drill
+with tongs and a pivoted bed piece, as seen in the engraving, obviates
+these objections.
+
+[Illustration: NEVERGOLD & STACKHOUSE'S TONGS DRILL.]
+
+To the lower jaw, A, of a pair of tongs is pivoted a platen or bed, B,
+having a hole through its center, which is continued through the jaw for
+the passage of the drillings. The upper jaw is formed with a circular
+flange on which is mounted the circular or disk-like base, C, of the
+drill frame, D. This, with the frame, is secured on the jaw of the tongs
+by means of two screw bolts--one seen in the engraving--passing through
+the jaw and screwing into the base of the drill. These bolts pass
+through semi-circular or segmental slots, by which the drill frame can
+be swung around at different angles to the tongs, to adapt itself to the
+convenience of the workman and the requirements of the work. If desired,
+the crank by which the drill is driven may be used on the upright
+spindle, E. It will be seen that the pivoted base or bed, B, will allow
+the work to adapt itself always to the line of the drill.
+
+In operation, the work being placed between the drill and platen, the
+left hand presses the handles of the tongs together, while the right
+turns the crank; the feed is thus graduated wholly by the pressure of
+the hand. No further description is required for understanding the
+construction or operation of this tool. Patented by F. Nevergold and
+George Stackhouse, June 19, 1866. Applications for the whole right, or
+for territorial rights, should be addressed to the latter at Pittsburgh,
+Pa.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE.--The Senate on Friday, the 29th ult.,
+confirmed the nomination of the Hon. Horace Capron as Commissioner of
+Agriculture to fill the position made vacant by the death of Isaac
+Newton, the former head of the Department.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+It is estimated that 10,000,000 feet of sawed lumber is frozen up in
+the docks at Bangor, Maine, three fourths of which is sold and waiting
+shipment.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Correspondence
+
+
+_The Editors are not responsible for the opinions expressed by their
+correspondents._
+
+
+
+
+Improved Method of Securing Cutters on Boring Bars.
+
+
+MESSRS. EDITORS:--Thinking it may be of use to some of the readers of
+your invaluable paper, I have taken the liberty of sending you a sketch
+of a new mode of securing the cutter in a boring bar or pin drill. Where
+the cutters are secured, as usual, by a key, all mechanics know that it
+is very difficult to set a cutter twice alike; and the notch, which
+is filed in the cutter, to prevent it from moving endways, is a great
+source of weakness, often causing the cutters to crack in hardening, as
+well as after they are put to work. The inclosed sketch will explain
+itself:
+
+[Illustration]
+
+A is a cutter, and B a collar, screwed upon the cutter bar, C. The edge
+of this collar fits into a notch on either end of the cutter, as shown
+at D, thus leaving the cutter as strong as possible at the center, and
+giving it a solid support at the point where support is needed, and at
+the same time insuring its always coming alike.
+
+Brooklyn, N.Y.
+
+THEODORE L. WEBSTER.
+
+[The device seems to be eminently well calculated for the support of the
+cutter on a boring bar, and is applicable, with but slight modification,
+to a pin or "teat" drill. Machinists will readily perceive its operation
+and excellencies.--EDS.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Tides and Their Causes.
+
+
+The phenomenon of the daily tides of our seacoasts and tidal rivers is
+attributed to the attraction of the moon upon the earth--that the moon
+draws the earth towards it, and that in drawing the earth towards it, it
+bulges up the water of the ocean on the side presented towards the moon,
+and drawing the earth and water thus on that side, also draws the earth
+_away_ from the water on the opposite side of it, and thus leaves the
+water bulged up on _that_ side, and in doing all this the effect comes
+after the cause some three hours, which is termed "the tide lagging
+behind." Now if we knew, _per se_, what attraction of gravitation was,
+and that it produced this anomaly of force, there would be nothing to
+question in the matter. But as we only know by attraction that it means
+_drawing to_, it is impossible to reconcile the theory of the tides as
+they run to the attraction of the moon. If the moon is so potent in
+drawing up, why does it not draw a bulge on the inland seas--our
+great lakes? I will not discuss the question of the moon's Apogee and
+Perigee--its different velocities in different parts[1] of its orbit, as
+laid down by the law of Kepler, or whether it turns once on its axis in
+a month, or not, as either theory will answer for its phases, as well
+as for the face of the "Man in the Moon," but I will endeavor to give a
+more rational theory for the phenomenon of the daily tides.
+
+[Transcribers note 1: typo fixed, changed from 'pasts' to 'parts']
+
+The earth revolves on its axis and makes a revolution every twenty-four
+hours, and this moves its equatorial surface nearly a thousand miles per
+hour. Now the water on its surface, covering about three-fourths of it,
+and being more mobile than the solid earth, is, by centrifugal force,
+made to roll around the earth, the same as the water is made to move
+around the grindstone when in motion, a thing familiar to every body
+that uses that instrument. In the Southern Ocean this motion of the
+water is so well known to mariners who double Cape Horn in sailing from
+San Francisco to New York, that they now run considerably lower down in
+order to ride this tide eastward, than they did in former times. Here
+then we have one fact of water tide more comprehensive, at least, than
+the tractive theory of the moon. We have also the fact of two great
+promontories in Capes Horn and Good Hope, where this great tidal wave
+must strike against, and they produce constant oscillations of the water
+to and fro, and produce gurgitation and regurgitation in all the gulfs
+and rivers that line the coasts of the Northern, or more properly, the
+Land Hemisphere. These gurgitations swell the water highest in the
+places where the seas become the narrowest, as the more northern
+latitudes. In addition to these daily oscillations of the water, there
+are constant eddy currents, denominated "Gulf Streams," all agreeing in
+their courses and motion to this theory of the ocean tides.
+
+When our present received tide theory of moon attraction was first laid
+down, the fact of the water of the great Southern ocean rolling round
+faster than the solid parts of our planets was not known. Smith in his
+Physical Geography, says, "The tidal wave flows from east to west, owing
+to the earth's daily rotation in a contrary direction." Here he is
+unintentionally correct, because the water striking these promontories
+of the two great capes, is hurled back, and not, as he assumes, that
+the great ocean wave is moving from east to west. The United States
+government sailing charts lay down the fact of this great ocean wave
+moving from west to east, south of the capes, and the ships coming from
+the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean take advantage of this and ride the
+sea at the rate of over twenty knots per hour, by following the routes
+laid down in Maury's charts.
+
+The old philosophy of the crystalline spheres was not more at variance
+with the correct motion of the stars and planets, than the moon theory
+of the tides. In their dilemma to account for the retrograde motions of
+the planets, they denominated them wanderers, stragglers, because they
+would not march with the "music of the spheres." In the moon theory of
+the tides the lunar satellite is made to pull and push at one and the
+same time, which is entirely at variance with the philosophy of force.
+
+There is nothing in the heavens, nor in the earth, that proves to
+us positively that the sun holds the planets, and the planets their
+satellites, by attraction, as we are taught that the moon attracts the
+water of our world. We see that all terrestrial bodies tend toward the
+center of the earth, and we call this gravitation; but we cannot see how
+a body moves around the earth without falling on it, by this law. We
+say in dynamic philosophy, that bodies move in the direction of least
+resistance, and _that_ we can positively understand; but what force _per
+se_ is, we do not know. It is always better for us to explain phenomena
+by positive known laws and motions, than by any that rest merely upon
+conjecture.
+
+Lancaster, Pa. JNO. WISE.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+The Great Hoosac Tunnel.
+
+
+Messrs. Editors:--In No. 23, Vol. XVII., of your paper, is an article
+upon the Hoosac Tunnel, but made up from data nearly a year old, and
+consequently not correctly representing the tunnel as it is at the
+present time. Your conclusions of course were based upon the same data;
+but during the past year, and especially during the past five months,
+much greater progress has been made than ever before upon the work, and
+a knowledge of what has been done since the last report was issued will,
+I think, give you a different impression of the time required for its
+final completion.
+
+Referring to the profile in that number of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, the
+following are the distances to the various points where the work is
+being prosecuted:
+
+  Distance from east end to central shaft    12,837.294 feet
+      "      "  central shaft to west shaft   9,747.072  "
+      "      "  west shaft to new shaft         265.000  "
+      "      "  new shaft to well No. 4         659.150  "
+      "      "  well No. 4 to pier[1]         1,522.825  "
+                                             ----------
+      "      "  east end to pier[1]          25,031.341  "
+
+[Footnote 1: The instrument pier is 4 feet west of the present west end
+of the tunnel.]
+
+The following are the lengths of the headings at the various points of
+the work, Dec. 2, 1867:
+
+  Length of east end heading                  4,608.000 feet
+     "   "  west shaft, east heading          1,262.000  "
+     "   "   "     "    west heading            611.000  "
+     "   "  west end heading                    617.000  "
+                                             ----------
+  Total length of headings                    7,098.000  "
+  Leaving                                    17,933.341  "
+
+or 3,396 miles of heading yet to be made, of which 1,218.975 feet are
+between the west end and the west shaft, and 16,714.366 feet between the
+west shaft and east end of the tunnel.
+
+The central shaft is down 583 feet, and well No. 4 is down 150 feet.
+
+The progress for the month of November, 1867, was as follows:
+
+  East end heading                              126.00 feet
+  West shaft, east heading                       33.00  "
+   "     "    west heading                        5.00  "
+  West end                                       20.00  "
+                                              --------
+  Total for the month of November               184.00  "
+
+Thirty feet of brick arch were completed during the month at the west
+end, making a total of 516 feet of brick arch completed to date.
+
+The progress for the last six months has been as follows:
+
+  East end                                      711.00 feet
+  West shaft, east heading                      216.00  "
+   "     "    west    "                         288.00  "
+  West end                                      180.00  "
+                                             ---------
+  Total, from June 1, to Dec. 2               1,395.00  "
+    "    for the previous six months            632.00  "
+                                             ---------
+    "      "     year ending Dec. 2, 1867     2,027.00  "
+
+The new shaft has been sunk, and at its foot are the pumps which,
+together with those at the west shaft, are now throwing out between 900
+and 1,000 gallons of water per minute.
+
+During the last month great quantities of water were struck at both
+headings of the west shaft (70 gallons per minute at the east heading in
+one day), and the work was stopped in consequence, which accounts for
+the small progress at this point. A new pump of 1,000 gallons per minute
+capacity will be at work, in addition to the above, in a few days, and
+the work can then go forward with increased rapidity.
+
+Well No. 4 is an artesian well, which is now being carried down as a
+shaft to afford two more faces to work from. Its depth will be, when
+finished, 215 feet, its dimensions 8 by 8 feet.
+
+At the rate of progress for the past year it will require but eight
+years and ten months to pierce through the mountain and at the rate for
+the past six months it will require but six years and five months. But
+when the central shaft and well No. 4 are sunk to grade the number of
+faces to work from will be doubled, and the time of completion thereby
+greatly diminished. At present drilling machines are employed only at
+the east end, but in a few weeks they will be used at the west shaft,
+and also at the central shaft as soon as the buildings and machinery are
+again in place, and this again will hasten the completion of the work.
+At the west shaft buildings are already erected for the manufacture of
+nitro-glycerin, and the use of this powerful explosive will be adopted
+during the present month. In fine, every means that will hasten the work
+will be employed, and ere the present generation passes away, and
+even within from four to seven years, trains loaded with freights and
+passengers will pass and repass through the great heart of the Hoosac
+Mountain as an hourly occurrence.
+
+A. BEARDSLEY, C. E., Asst. Engineer.
+
+North Adams, Mass.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Horse-hair Snakes--Wonderful Transformation.
+
+
+Messrs. Editors:--In No. 21, current volume, you referred H. K., of
+Wis., who had described the horse-hair snake, to page 280, No. 18
+current volume, for a reply, which you considered "sufficient." With
+your kind permission I would like to speak a few words about the
+"snakes" in question. When I resided in Pennsylvania, I, in company with
+many other lads, used to tie a bundle of horse hairs into a hard knot
+and then immerse them in the brook, when the water began to get warm,
+and in due time we would have just as many animals, with the power of
+locomotion and appearance of snakes, as there were hairs in the bundle.
+I have raised them one-eighth of an inch in diameter, with perceptible
+eyes and mouth on the butt end or root part of the hair. Take such a
+snake and dip it in an alkaline solution, and the flesh or mucus that
+formed about the hair will dissolve, and the veritable horse hair is
+left. They will not generate in limestone water, only in freestone or
+salt water.
+
+Covington, Ky.
+
+T.W.B.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Man Proposes, but God Disposes.
+
+
+It may not be generally known that but for one of those accidents which
+seem to be almost a direct interposition of Providence, Prof. Morse,
+the originator of the magnetic telegraph, might have been now an artist
+instead of the inventor of the telegraph, and that agent of civilization
+be either unknown or just discovered. We publish from Tuckerman's "Book
+of the Artists" just from the press of G. P. Putnam & Son, the following
+reminiscence of Prof. Morse:
+
+"A striking evidence of the waywardness of destiny is afforded by the
+experience of this artist, if we pass at once from this early and
+hopeful moment to a more recent incident. He then aimed at renown
+through devotion to the beautiful; but it would seem as if the genius of
+his country, in spite of himself, led him to this object, by the less
+flowery path of utility. He desired to identify his name with art, but
+it has become far more widely associated with science. A series of
+bitter disappointments obliged him to "coin his mind for bread", for a
+long period, of exclusive attention to portrait painting, although, at
+rare intervals, he accomplished something more satisfactory. More than
+thirty years since, on a voyage from Europe, in a conversation with
+his fellow passengers, the theme of discourse happened to be the
+electromagnet; and one gentleman present related some experiments he had
+lately witnessed at Paris, which proved the almost incalculable rapidity
+of movement with which electricity was disseminated. The idea suggested
+itself to the active mind of the artist, that this wonderful and but
+partially explored agent might be rendered subservient to that system of
+intercommunication which had become so important a principle of modern
+civilization. He brooded over the subject as he walked the deck, or lay
+wakeful in his berth, and by the time he arrived at New York, had so
+far matured his invention as to have decided upon a telegraph of
+signs, which is essentially that now in use. After having sufficiently
+demonstrated his discovery to the scientific, a long period of toil,
+anxiety, and suspense intervened before he obtained the requisite
+facilities for the establishment of the magnetic telegraph. It is now
+in daily operation in the United States, and its superiority over all
+similar inventions abroad was confirmed by the testimony of Arago and
+the appropriation made for its erection by the French Government.
+
+"By one of those coincidences which would be thought appropriate for
+romance, but which are more common, in fact, than the unobservant are
+disposed to confess, these two most brilliant events in the painter's
+life--his first successful work of art and the triumph of his scientific
+discovery--were brought together, as it were, in a manner singularly
+fitted to impress the imagination. Six copies of his "Dying Hercules"
+had been made in London, and the mold was then destroyed. Four of these
+were distributed by the artist to academies, one he retained, and the
+last was given to Mr. Bulfinch, the architect of the Capitol--who was
+engaged at the time upon that building. After the lapse of many years,
+an accident ruined Morse's own copy, and a similar fate had overtaken
+the others, at least in America. After vain endeavors to regain one of
+these trophies of his youthful career, he at length despaired of seeing
+again what could not fail to be endeared to his memory by the most
+interesting associations. One day he was superintending the preparations
+for the first establishment of his telegraph in the room assigned at the
+Capitol. His perseverence and self-denying labor had at length met
+its just reward, and he was taking the first active step to obtain a
+substantial benefit from his invention. It became necessary in locating
+the wires, to descend into a vault beneath the apartment, which had not
+been opened for a long period. A man preceded the artist with a lamp. As
+they passed along the subterranean chamber the latter's attention
+was excited by something white glimmering through the darkness. In
+approaching the object, what was his surprise to find himself gazing
+upon his long-lost Hercules, which he had not seen for twenty years. A
+little reflection explained the apparent miracle. This was undoubtedly
+the copy given to his deceased friend, the architect, and temporarily
+deposited in the vault for safety, and undiscovered after his death."
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Extraordinary Effects of an Earthquake--An American Man-of-War Carried
+Over the Tops of Warehouses and Stranded.
+
+
+[OFFICIAL REPORT.]
+
+UNITED STATES STEAMSHIP "MONONGAHELA," ST. CROIX, Nov. 21, 1867.
+
+Sir:--I have to state, with deep regret, that the United States
+steamship _Monongahela_, under my command, is now lying on the beach in
+front of the town of Frederickstadt, St. Croix, where she was thrown by
+the most fearful earthquake ever known here. The shock occurred at 3
+o'clock, P. M., of the 18th inst. Up to that moment the weather was
+serene, and no indication of a change showed by the barometer, which
+stood at 30 degrees 15 minutes. The first indication we had of the
+earthquake was a violent trembling of the ship, resembling the blowing
+off of steam. This lasted some 30 seconds, and immediately afterward the
+water was observed to be receding rapidly from the beach. In a moment
+the current was changed, and bore the ship toward the beach, carrying
+out the entire cable and drawing the bolts from the kelson, without
+the slightest effect in checking her terrific speed toward the beach.
+Another anchor was ordered to be let go, but in a few seconds she was in
+too shoal water for this to avail. When within a few yards of the beach,
+the reflux of the water checked her speed for a moment, and a light
+breeze from the land gave me a momentary hope that the jib and
+foretopmost staysail might pay her head off shore, so that in the reflux
+of the wave she might reach waters sufficiently deep to float her, and
+then be brought up by the other anchor. These sails were immediately
+set, and she payed off so as to bring her broadside to the beach. When
+the sea returned, in the form of a wall of water 25 or 30 feet high, it
+carried us over the warehouses into the first street of the town. This
+wave in receding took her back toward the beach, and left her nearly
+perpendicular on the edge of a coral reef, where she has now keeled over
+to an angle of 15 degrees.
+
+All this was the work of a few moments only, and soon after the waters
+of the bay subsided into their naturally tranquil state, leaving us high
+and dry upon the beach. During her progress toward the beach she struck
+heavily two or three times; the first lurch carried the rifle gun on the
+forecastle overboard. Had the ship been carried 10 or 15 feet further
+out, she must inevitably have been forced over on her beam ends,
+resulting, I fear, in her total destruction, and in the loss of many
+lives. Providentially only four men were lost; these were in the boats
+at the time the shock commenced. The boats that were down were all
+swamped except my gig, which was crushed under the keel, killing my
+coxswain, a most valuable man. During this terrific scene the officers
+and men behaved with coolness and subordination. It affords me great
+pleasure to state, that, after a careful examination of the position and
+condition of the ship, I am enabled to report that she has sustained no
+irreparable damage to her hull. The sternpost is bent, and some 20 feet
+of her keel partially gone; propeller and shaft uninjured. The lower
+pintle of the rudder is gone, but no other damage is sustained by it. No
+damage is done to her hull more serious than the loss of several sheets
+of copper, torn from her starboard bilge and from her keel.
+
+She now lies on the edge of a coral reef, which forms a solid
+foundation, on which ways may be laid. She can thus be launched in 10
+feet of water at 100 feet from the beach. Gentlemen looking at the ship
+from shore declare that the bottom of the bay was visible where there
+was before, and is now, 40 fathoms of water.
+
+To extricate the ship from her position I respectfully suggest that
+Mr. I. Hanscom be sent down with suitable material for ways, ready for
+laying down, and india-rubber camels to buoy her up. I think there is no
+insuperable obstacle to her being put afloat, providing a gang of ten or
+twelve good ship carpenters be sent down with the Naval Constructor, as
+her boilers and engines appear to have sustained no injury. A valuable
+ship may thus be saved to the navy, with all her stores and equipments.
+
+S. B. BISSELL, Commodore Commanding. Rear-Admiral J. S. Palmer,
+commanding H. A. Squadron, St. Thomas.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The survey of another trans-continental railway route, which shall
+follow mainly the 35th parallel of latitude, is nearly completed. Its
+projectors claim this as the most feasible one across the continent,
+and even if the northern and southern roads are constructed, this would
+still be the favorite popular thoroughfare, and the easiest and cheapest
+built.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+The Chilian gun now being built at Pittsburgh, is 22¼ feet in length,
+being two feet longer than the famous Rodman gun at Fort Hamilton,
+this harbor, but of exactly the same bore, twenty inches. Its greatest
+diameter is 5 feet 4 inches, its least diameter, 2 feet 9 inches. The
+gun is designed for garrison or naval service.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+From lack of economy, in reduction of ores, it is estimated that the
+aggregate loss on the production of bullion in this country for the
+present year will reach the sum of $25,000,000.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+Recent American and foreign Patents.
+
+
+_Under this heading we shall publish weekly notes of some of the more
+prominent home and foreign patents._
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+WARDROBE.--Nathan Turner, West Lynn, Mass.--This invention consists in a
+movable or swinging arrangement of the sides and top and bottom, whereby
+they are folded upon each other, with grooves or strips in or upon the
+sides to support shelves when used as a closet or book case, and which
+shelves may be removed when used as a wardrobe.
+
+AXLE BOX.--Henry B. Pitner, La Porte, Ind.--This invention consists of
+an iron thimble or slieve provided on each end in the inside with a
+screw thread into which are fitted ends of brass or composition, or
+other metal softer than iron, in such a way that said metallic ends will
+not turn in the box, and so that the axle bears only upon the softer
+metal.
+
+SPRING FORMER.--George S. Long, Bridgeport, Conn.--This invention
+consists of a vibrating anvil or former, upon which the steel to be
+worked is placed, said former vibrating under a roller, said roller
+being hollow, and provided with holes or orifices through which water
+received in the shaft of said roller is distributed upon the heated
+steel.
+
+DOOR-FASTENER.--Francis C. Levalley, Warrenville, N. Y.--The present
+invention relates to a fastener for doors more particularly which, in
+the construction and arrangement of its parts, is simple, and most
+effective, and secure, when fastened.
+
+ROOFING.--Orville Manly, Garrettsville, Ohio.--This invention consists
+of tiles saturated with raw coal tar, made in the same way as ordinary
+brick, having all the edges bevelled, being thicker at one end, and laid
+upon the roof with the thicker end towards the eaves, and the spaces
+between the tiles formed by the bevelled sides of the same filled with a
+cement made of raw coal and clay.
+
+FOLDING BEDSTEAD OR CRIB.--R. S. Titcomb, Gloversville, N. Y.--This
+invention consists of the parts being attached to each other by pivots
+and hinges, whereby the same may be folded in upon the bed and clothing,
+and upon each other.
+
+CAST METAL CASES FOR SPRING BALANCES.--John Chattillon, New York
+city.--This invention relates to a new manner of arranging the cast
+metal cases for spring balances, so that they can be made less expensive
+and simpler than they are now made, and consists in fitting the iron, to
+which the upper end of the spring is secured, directly through the upper
+head of the case, instead of using an additional head in the case for
+that purpose.
+
+TWEERS.--John B. Himberg, Frederick City, Md.--This invention relates to
+a new tweers, which is so arranged that the center part or ring can be
+easily taken out, whenever desired, but not accidentally, by a hook or
+stirrer, and that it can be easily cleaned and taken apart whenever
+desired, and that it may conduct a strong blast of air to the fire.
+
+PUNCH.--C. D. Flesche, New York city.--This invention consists in
+arranging a punch in such a manner that it consists of two parts, which
+are firmly connected together for cutting the metal, while for bending
+the same, an inner sliding punch will be moved out of the stationary
+cutting punch, thus making both operations by one instrument, and
+avoiding the removal of the article from the cutting to the bonding
+punch, which was heretofore necessary.
+
+RAILROAD CHAIR.--Leander Pollock, Matteawan, N.Y.--This invention
+consists in making the chair of two pieces, each piece consisting of one
+cheek and of a portion of the case. When the two pieces are connected,
+the base of one rests upon the base of the other, the line of division
+between the two bases being inclined so that as the rail presses upon
+the upper base, it, will tend to force the same downward on the incline,
+whereby the two cheeks will be brought together.
+
+FIRE LADDER.--Johan Blomgren, Galesburg, Ill.--The main feature in this
+invention is a telescopic tube, expanded or closed by a coil fitting
+within it, and worked by a toothed wheel.
+
+HARVESTER.--Francis C. Coppage, Terre Haute, Ind.--The object of my
+invention is to render more simple and effective the machinery for
+operating and adjusting the cutter bar and the reel of harvesters.
+
+BOAT-DETACHING APPARATUS.--David L. Cohen, Pensacola, Fla.--The object
+of this invention is to furnish a device by which a ship's boat can
+be readily shipped or launched at sea, without danger of capsizing or
+fouling.
+
+DEVICE FOR HITHING HORSES.--Samuel Galbraith, New Orleans, La.--This
+invention is a neat, cheap, and durable device, designed to be attached
+to halters used in hitching horses, mules, etc., to prevent their being
+thrown, hung, or injured.
+
+HYDROSTATIC MACHINE.--Dr. J. R. Cole, Kenton Station, Tenn.--The object
+of this invention is to construct a machine which, by the application of
+but little power, will raise a stream of water to any desired hight, to
+furnish motive power for machinery or for other purposes.
+
+FENCE POST.--Robert Ramsay, New Wilmington, Pa.--In this invention the
+bottom of the post is supported between two parallel sills a short
+distance from the ground, the post being dovetailed and held by keys
+passing across the sills, and being adjusted high or low, or at any
+inclination, by making the keys larger or smaller, or of different
+sizes.
+
+SELF-LOADING EXCAVATOR.--Benj. Slusser, Sidney, Ohio.--In this invention
+a pinion, attached to the forward axle is made to elevate the plow, when
+desired, and at the same instant to ungear and stop the endless apron
+carrier that conveys the dirt from the plow to the cart. A new method of
+instantly unloading the cart, and setting it again to receive another
+load, is shown.
+
+WASHING MACHINE.--J. Q. Leffingwell, Nevada, Iowa.--This invention
+relates to an improvement in washing machines, and consists of a
+vibrating semi-cylindrical box operated by a means of a lever handle and
+gearing.
+
+SCAFFOLD FOR BUILDERS, ETC.--John E. Bliss, Oxford, Ind.--This invention
+has for its object to furnish an improved scaffold for the use
+of carpenters, masons, painters, etc., which shall be simple in
+construction, strong, durable and easily adjusted to any desired hight.
+
+PLOW.--Harvey Briggs, Smithland, Ky.--This invention has for its object
+to furnish an improved plow for breaking up sod or prairie land, which
+shall be strong and durable in construction and effective m operation.
+
+CORN PLOW.--John Snyder, Williamsfield, Ohio.--This invention has for
+its object to furnish an improved plow for plowing and hoeing corn,
+which shall be simple and strong in construction and will do its work
+well.
+
+SELF-RAKING ATTACHMENT FOR REAPERS.--James H. Glass and Albert J Glass,
+McGregor, Iowa.--This invention has for its object to furnish an
+improved attachment for reapers of that class in which the rakes act as
+beaters, in the place of a reel, and are made to descend occasionally to
+sweep the bundle from the platform, so that the third, fourth, sixth, or
+any other desired rake may sweep the platform and deliver the bundle.
+
+SKY ROCKET.--John W. Hadfield, Newtown, N. Y.--This invention relates to
+a modification of an improvement in sky rockets for which letters patent
+were granted to this inventor bearing date Nov. 28, 1865. The original
+improvement consisted in a novel application of wings to the body or
+"carcass" of the rocket, whereby the use of the ordinary guide stick was
+rendered unnecessary and the rockets rendered capable of being packed
+for transportation much more compactly than when provided with sticks.
+The present invention also consists in a novel manner of attaching the
+wings to the body or "carcass" of the rocket, whereby the same advantage
+is obtained as hitherto, at a less cost of manufacture.
+
+TAIL PIECE FOR VIOLINS.--James Thoms, South Boston, Mass.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved manner of attaching the E-string
+to the tail piece of a violin, whereby a comparatively small portion of
+said string is wasted in case of breakage.
+
+HAME TUG.--James E. Covert, Townsendville, N. Y.--This hame tug,
+according to the present invention, is made of a strip of malleable iron
+or other suitable material, perforated or provided with V-Shaped holes
+or slots having a center tongue piece, for the reception of a V-Shaped
+block fixed at one end of the trace, by means of which block the trace
+is engaged with the hame tug, where through a suitably arranged spring
+slot that strikes against the end of the tongue to the said V-slots, the
+block is held firmly in place, and consequently the trace fastened to
+the hame tug.
+
+CENTER BOARD.--F. J. McFarland, San Francisco, Cal.--This invention
+relates to the location of the center boards of boats and sailing craft
+of all kinds, but is designed more particularly for freight carrying
+vessels. It consists simply in employing two center boards and locating
+the same at the extreme ends of the hull.
+
+MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.--George W. Van Dusen, Williamsburgh, N.Y.--This
+invention consists in a novel connection and arrangement of levers
+and valves between the plane of movement of the perforated surface or
+surfaces, and an airchest or chests, and the keys or levers for opening
+the valves to the reeds or for operating any other mechanism suitable
+for producing tones, whereby through such perforated surface or surfaces
+the mechanism forming the connection between it and the sounding
+mechanism will be operated through the perforations to produce the sound
+or note or notes desired, of whatever length such notes or sounds are to
+be.
+
+COMBINED SEAT AND DESK.--Rev Allen H. Burn, May's Landing, N. J.--The
+present invention relates to the combination of a desk or lid with a
+seat or bench, such lid or desk being hinged to the back of the seat in
+such a manner as to be raised or lowered at pleasure, and when raised,
+supported in position by means of supporting bars properly applied
+thereto.
+
+MACHINE FOR REFITTING CONICAL VALVES.--Charles F. Hall, Brooklyn. N.
+Y.--This invention relates to a device by which the conical stop valves
+of gas, steam, and water works may be refitted or repaired when from any
+cause they are rendered leaky and unfit for use.
+
+GRAIN-BAND CUTTER AND FORK.--E. G. Bullis, Manchester, Iowa.--This
+invention has for its object to furnish an improved instrument by means
+of which the bands of the grain bundles may be cut at the same time that
+the bundles are pitched to the person who feeds them to the threshing
+machine, and by the same operation.
+
+PROPELLING VESSELS, ETC.--Robert R. Spedden and Daniel F. Stafford,
+Astoria, Oregon.--This invention has for its object to furnish an
+improved means by which the motion of the waves may be used for
+propelling vessels or working pumps or other machinery.
+
+MAILBAG FASTENER.--S. Denison, Portlandville, N.Y.--This invention has
+for its object to furnish an improved mailbag fastening by the use of
+which the mouth of the bag will be closed securely, and which may be
+operated, in closing and opening the bag, in less time and with less
+labor, than the fastenings now in use.
+
+KNIFE AND FORK CLEANER.--John Merritt, New York city.--This invention
+has for its object to furnish an improved machine by means of which
+knives and forks may be quickly and thoroughly cleaned.
+
+CHURN.--Thomas Bisbing, Buckstown, Penn.--This invention has for its
+object to furnish an improved churn conveniently and easily operated,
+and which will do its work quickly and thoroughly.
+
+SAW BUCK.--Henry J. Dill, Cummington, Mass.--This invention relates to
+the manner in which a stick of fire wood, or cord wood, is held fast
+or secured in the saw buck for the purpose of sawing it into suitable
+lengths, and it consists in arranging adjustable toothed clamps for
+holding the stick, which clamps are brought in contact with it by
+bearing upon a treddle with the foot.
+
+PLATFORM SCALES.--D. Hazzard, Milton, Del.--This invention relates to a
+new and improved method of constructing scales of the platform kind, and
+it consists in attaching a spiral spring to a spindle, to the top end of
+which spindle the platform is secured, and to the bottom end of which a
+rod and index finger is attached so that when an article, to be weighed,
+is placed on the platform, the weight of the article will act upon the
+spring and be indicated by the finger.
+
+WASHING MACHINE.--S. W. Curtiss, Sugar Grove, Pa.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved method of constructing washing machines,
+and consists in the arrangement of three fluted revolving rollers in a
+suitable washing box or vessel.
+
+COMBINED TRY SQUARE AND BEVEL.--Samuel N. Batchelder, Prairie du Chien,
+Wis.--This invention consists in attaching the blade of a try square
+to the stock in such a manner that it can be set and fastened at any
+desired angle by operating a hook slide and set screws.
+
+STEAM ENGINE.--J. F. Troxel, Bloomsville, Ohio.--This invention relates
+to a new and improved method of constructing steam engines, whereby the
+same are greatly increased in power and effectiveness, and consists in
+operating a number of pistons in one cylinder.
+
+STOVE.--T. W. Wisner, Howell, Mich.--This invention relates to a new and
+improved method of constructing those stoves which are used for drying
+purposes or for heating water, or steaming vegetables and for all other
+purposes of a similar nature, and the invention consists in rendering
+the stove portable by providing for supporting the same on truck wheels
+which allows of its being transported from place to place, as may be
+required.
+
+FURNACE HOT AIR BLAST.--Richard Long, Chillicothe, Ohio.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved method of constructing and arranging
+the air pipes for heating the air blast for furnaces for smelting
+and reducing the ores in the manufacture of iron, having particular
+reference to the materials of which the air pipe is formed, the
+method of its construction, and also to the materials and method of
+construction of the supporting walls.
+
+PRINTING POINTERS.--R. W. Macgowan, New York city.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved application of pointers to printing
+presses for registering the sheets of paper as they are fed to the
+press. Hitherto these pointers have been operated automatically, from
+the running parts of the press allowed to remain in an elevated or
+nearly upright position, and through the sheet until the fingers or
+nippers of the cylinder arrive in proper position to grasp the sheet, at
+which time the pointers are drawn down and the sheet released, so that
+it may be connected with the cylinder, and related with the same in
+order to receive the impression. This improvement consists in applying a
+spring or an equivalent weight to the pointers, the latter being pivoted
+at their lower ends, or attached to axes and all constructed and
+arranged in such a manner that the pointers will hold the sheets
+properly in position on the feed board, and the nippers of the cylinder
+allowed to draw the sheet off from the points on account of the latter
+yielding or being allowed to be drawn down under the slight pull of the
+sheet, the springs or weights throwing the points back to their original
+position as soon as the sheet is withdrawn.
+
+CLEANER FOR LAMP CHIMNEYS, ETC.--R. B. Musson, Champaign, Ill.--This
+invention relates to an improved cleaner for lamp chimneys, bottles, and
+other hollow ware.
+
+SAWYER'S RULE.--Thomas Carter, Louisville, Ky.--This invention relates
+to an improved sawyer's rule, and consists of a rule on which is a scale
+showing at a glance the number of boards or planks, of any desired
+thickness, which can be sawn from a log of any given diameter.
+
+WINDOW SCREEN.--A. W. Griffith, Roxbury, Mass.--This invention relates
+to an improvement in window screens, and consists in a screen wound
+round a spring roller at foot of a window, and attached to the bottom of
+the lower sash so that on opening the window the screen opens with it,
+admitting the air but excluding insects, and on closing the sash the
+screen winds up itself.
+
+SHOVEL PLOW, CULTIVATOR, ETC.--P. Atkinson Ross, Harveys, Pa.--This
+invention has for its object to improve the construction of single and
+double-shovel plows, cultivators, etc., to enable them to be readily
+adjusted for use upon sidehills or level ground, so that the handles may
+be secured in nearly a level position, while the plow is held in the
+best position for doing the work properly.
+
+SKY ROCKETS.--John W. Hadfield, East Williamsburgh, N. Y.--This
+invention consists in dispensing with the long stick or guide which is
+now attached to sky rockets in order to insure a straight upward flight
+of the same in the air, and using instead a plurality of short guides,
+whereby several important advantages are obtained, to wit: the packing
+of the rockets in a small space, so as to economise in transportation,
+the forming of a stand or support for the rocket, so that no fixture of
+any kind will be required when they are to be fired or "set off," and
+lastly, the obtaining of an efficient guide to insure the straight
+flight of the rockets upward in the air.
+
+CATCHING THE OXYDE OF ZINC.--G. C. Hall, Brooklyn, N. Y.--This invention
+relates to an improved means for catching the oxyde of zinc, as it
+escapes with the fumes and gases from roasting zinc, or zinc ore.
+Hitherto the oxyde of zinc has been caught and retained by forcing the
+fumes and gases from the roasting ore into a large bag or receptacle
+composed of cotton cloth or other porous material, which will admit
+of the gases and air passing it, but not the oxyde, the latter being
+retained within the bag, and, by its superior gravity, falling to the
+bottom thereof and settling in teats or pendent receptacles at the
+bottom of the bag, from which it is removed from time to time. This
+invention has for its object the dispensing with the large bag, which
+is very expensive--the gases from the ore affecting the same so that it
+rots in a very short time, and soon becomes ruptured under the blows
+which are given it to cause the oxyde which adheres to the sides of
+the bag to drop into the teats or receptacles made to receive it. The
+invention consists in having the fumes and gases from the roasting zinc
+or zinc ore forced into a close building, provided with openings or
+apertures, over which screens are placed, constructed in such a manner
+and of such materials as to admit of the air and gases passing through
+them, but not the oxyde.
+
+FERRULE.--Archibald Shaw, Philadelphia, Pa.--This invention relates to a
+new and improved ferrule for the handles of tools and other implements,
+and it consists in providing the interior of the ferrule with oblique
+spurs or projections, disposed or arranged in such a manner as to admit
+of the ferrule being driven on the handle and at the same time prevent
+it from casually slipping off therefrom. The object of the invention is
+to obviate the necessity of tacks or screws being used to secure the
+ferrule on the handle, as well as the pinching of the same externally to
+form a burr to sink into the handle to effect the same end.
+
+SUCTION OF VACUUM PUMP AND BLOWER.--John Doyle and Timothy A. Martin,
+New York City.--This invention consists in arranging valves and air
+passages with a hollow cylinder or drum having an oscillating movement,
+and provided with a chamber or chambers to receive water, mercury or
+other fluid, whereby an exceedingly simple and compact pump or blower is
+obtained, one not liable to get out of repair or become deranged by use.
+
+MACHINE FOR REGSTERING NUMBERS FOR ODOMETERS.--Henry F. Hart, New York
+city.--This invention relates to an improved machine or apparatus
+for registering numbers applicable to odometers or measurements of
+quantities of all kinds, such as the numbers of barrels of flour,
+bushels of grain or any other commodity that requires a tally or record
+of the quantity packed, stored, weighed, or handled in any manner.
+
+DITCHING MACHINE.--A. H. and P. S. Whitacre, Morrow, Ohio.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in the construction of a machine for
+cutting ditches suitable for laying tile for draining lands, or pipe of
+any kind, and consists in a sled worked by tackle and supporting a frame
+carrying the machinery, in such manner that the frame can be raised and
+lowered to cut the ditch to any required depth.
+
+WINDOW SHADE RACK AND PULLEY FASTENING.--Wm. H. Woods, Philadelphia,
+Pa.--This invention relates to an improvement in constructing a
+fastening for window shades and consists in a metal rack to be attached
+vertically as usual to the side of the window frame for holding the
+cord connected with the shade by means of a lever dog that works in a
+longitudinal slot in the rack and is engaged and disengaged with the
+teeth thereof by moving the lever in and out of the slot to be secured
+in places when engaged by a swivelknob on which is a pulley that covers
+the cord of the shade.
+
+FENCE POST.--Warren H. Shay, Sylvania, Ohio.--This invention relates to
+an improved method of constructing fence posts and consists in forming
+them of plank uprights supported by braces and held together by cross
+ties and keys.
+
+CLOTHES-WASHING MACHINE.--John D. Swartz, Milton, Pa.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved clothes-washing machine of that class
+which are provided with an oscillating rubber and a concave of rollers.
+
+RAILROAD RAILS AND CHAIRS.--John H. Downing, Salem, Mass.--This
+invention relates to an improvement in railroad rails and chairs, and
+consists in forming the rails in two parts, to lie side by side, with
+lap joints combined with narrow chairs, having single heads placed on
+each side of the rail to clamp the two parts together at the joints, and
+fasten them to the ties.
+
+MACHINE FOR STRETCHING CLOTH.--A. C. Corpe, Stafford, Conn.--This
+invention relates to a new and improved machine for stretching cloth,
+with a view of tendering the same smooth and enfolding such portion of
+the selvedges which may have been rolled over in the manipulations to
+which it was subjected after being taken from the loom.
+
+MACHINE FOR SHARPENING SAWS.--E. B. Rich, South Boston, Mass.--This
+invention relates to a machine for the sharpening of saw blades, whether
+straight or circular, and consists in the combination of a revolving or
+rotating grinding wheel made of any suitable material, and a holder for
+the saw blade, so arranged together that as the grinding wheel revolves
+the saw will be presented to the same, or the wheel to the saw-blade,
+in such a manner as to produce the desired sharpening of the teeth, in
+regular order and succession.
+
+DOOR SPRING.--Rudolph Schrader, Indianapolis, Ind.--The present
+invention relates to a spring for doors, that being properly connected
+with the door will operate to close, whether when opened it swings
+inside or outside through the casing to the door, the spring being
+especially applicable to doors hung to swing through their casing, or
+inside and outside.
+
+PORTABLE DERRICK.--D. J. McDonald, Gold Hill, Nevada.--This invention
+relates to a new and improved derrick, and it consists in a novel
+construction and arrangement of parts, whereby the device may be readily
+drawn from place to place, the crane or derrick frame adjusted in any
+desired position within the scope of its movement, friction avoided, and
+the whole apparatus manipulated with the greatest facility.
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+in all cases, sign their names. We have a right to know those who seek
+information from us; besides, as sometimes happens, we may prefer to
+address the correspondent by mail.
+
+Special Note.--This column is designed for the general interest and
+instruction of our readers, not for gratuitous replies to questions of
+a purely business or personal nature. We will publish such inquiries,
+however, when paid for as advertisements, at 50 cents a line, under the
+head of "Business and Personal"
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+J. F. McK., of Md.--"What kind of silk is used for balloons, what is the
+varnish which covers them, and what amount of common illuminating gas
+will support one pound weight?" Silk for large balloons is now rarely
+used, stout cotton cloth being substituted. Ordinary boiled linseed oil
+makes a good varnish. Any elastic varnish will do, however. The specific
+gravity of ordinary illuminating gas ranges from 0.540 to 0.700, air
+being 1.000. Its weight may be called one-thirty-second of a pound to
+the cubic foot and atmospheric air about three-fourths of a pound.
+
+R. B. C., of Pa., says: "Here is a proposition in geometry which I would
+like to see demonstrated theoretically by one of your correspondents.
+The side of a regular heptagon is equal to half the side of an
+equilateral triangle inscribed in the same circle. The mechanical
+construction is very simple and will be found useful. I discovered it
+some years ago and am not aware of its ever having been in print."
+
+F. H., of Mich., asks "if sal-soda will scale a boiler?" H. N. Winans,
+11 Wall street, N. Y. replies that in some waters it is partially
+effective but at the expense of the boiler, with a certainty of foaming
+and corrosion. The most reliable and positively uninjurious remedy for
+incrustations is his anti-incrustation powder--in successful use for 12
+years past.
+
+T., of R. I., speaks of the famous mechanical horse shown at the Paris
+Exposition which is said to have accomplished with its rider a little
+over an English mile in fifty seconds, and asks what is the motive
+power. As it is said that the French Government took possession of the
+machine and preserves its mechanical construction a secret, we know no
+more about it than about the much vaunted Napoleon cannon.
+
+S.S., of N. Y.--"Please give the ingredients of the composition used for
+tipping matches." Different manufacturers employ different materials and
+in varying proportions; the mixture of phosphorus melted and stirred up
+with thin glue is sufficient, although some add a quantity of powdered
+glass, niter, chlorate of potash, sulphur, etc. The phosphorus, however
+is the light-producing material.
+
+R.S.B., of N.Y., alluding to the inquiry of S.W.P., in No. 23, for a
+waterproof paste. "Calico printers when they wish to leave white figures
+on a dark ground use what they term a 'resist paste' to cover such
+places as are designed to be unaffected by the dye. If the ingredients
+of this paste were known it might be what S.W.P., desires." This "resist
+paste" is 1 lb. of binacetate of copper (distilled verdigris), 3 lbs.
+sulphate of copper dissolved in 1 gal. water. This solution to be
+thickened with 2 lbs. gum senegal, 1 lb. British gum and 4 lbs. pipe
+clay; adding afterward, 2 oz. nitrate of copper as a deliquescent.
+
+M.A.H, of Vt.--"I have a surplus of water power and desire to know the
+probable cost of the apparatus for producing the electric light, with
+a view of employing my surplus power in that direction." A serviceable
+magneto-electrical machine for giving light is quite expensive.
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+list to Goodnow & Wightman, 23 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.
+
+Pattern Letters and Figures for inventors, etc., to put on patterns for
+castings, are made by Knight Brothers, Seneca Falls, N.Y.
+
+Allen & Needles, 41 South Water street, Philadelphia, Manufacturers of
+Allen's Patent Anti-Lamina, for removing and preventing Scale in steam
+boilers.
+
+All Parties having any article to sell through an agent, address, with
+circular, etc., Box 499 Oil City, Pa.
+
+Manufacturers of Tag Holders will please send address to Box 1019, St.
+Paul, Minn.
+
+Manufacturers of Presses for making Castor Oil, address or send circular
+to F.M. Peck, P.O. Box 190, Montgomery, Ala.
+
+Manufacturers of Cotton-Spinning and Knitting Machinery send circular
+and price list to W.L. Jones, Holly Springs, Miss.
+
+Dr. W. Spillman, Marion Station, Miss., wishes to correspond with
+manufacturers of buckshot or bullets, either conical or spherical.
+
+Toy Makers--One-half of Patent Right of Toy Wind Wheel given away!
+Address Dr. W.H. Benson, Norfolk, Va.
+
+Milton Darling, East Macdonough, Chenango Co., N.Y., wishes the address
+of those that want broom handles for the year 1868.
+
+A.B. Woodbury, Winchester, N.H., wants to sell two valuable
+patents--Jack-Spinning Improvements.
+
+E.C. Tainter, Worcester, Mass., wants to sell a good set of Sash and
+Door Machinery, used only six months.
+
+Parties desiring any of their new ideas put into practical form, or
+wanting any new apparatus invented for manufacturing purposes, etc.,
+address, with confidence, A.E.W., Inventor and Draftsman, 114 Fulton
+street, N.Y. References given.
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+
+
+For the benefit of the Union Pacific railroad, the base of the Rocky
+Mountains has been fixed at the base of the Black Hills, a distance of
+6.637 miles west of Cheyenne, and, according to the railway surveys
+525.078 miles from Omaha.
+
+The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railway have just rebuilt in
+the most permanent manner an iron bridge over the Alleghany river, to
+replace the old wooden Howe truss bridge, which had become inadequate
+to the increasing traffic. The new bridge opens like a fan towards the
+freight yard at Pittsburg being at the narrowest part, next to the main
+span 55 feet wide. The river is crossed with spans averaging 153½ feet
+in the clear, with a bearing of five feet on each pier. The principle
+of the construction is known as the lattice girder plan, with vertical
+stiffening. The work was executed under the superintendence of its
+designer, the engineer and architect of the company Felician Stataper.
+
+The production of precious metals in the United States from 1849 to 1867
+inclusive, has amounted in value to $1,174,000,000.
+
+The president of one of the New Jersey railroads proposes a plan to
+avoid the danger to life and limb from the series of trains that run
+into and out of Jersey city. The new project is to elevate the present
+tracks fifteen feet above the streets, and by safe machinery to lower at
+once an entire train in the depot at the river.
+
+A mining company at Newton, Nev., are making preparations to work their
+claims by means of a steam engine which will be used to throw a stream
+of water instead of the ordinary hydraulic pressure They estimate that
+with a ten or twelve horse power engine, then can throw 100 inches of
+water with a force equal to at least 150 feet fall. The result of this
+experiment is looked upon with a good deal of interest, as there is a
+vast amount of good hydraulic ground in the adjoining countries, which,
+as in this case, cannot be worked by the ordinary process for want of
+water fall, but which, if the expedient in this case proves successful,
+will soon be worked by steam engines.
+
+By an oversight in the article on the trans-continental railroad,
+published in our last issue, the Western or California section of the
+road was styled the Union Pacific, instead of the Central railroad. In
+the race to reach Salt Lake the California company have 400 miles more
+to build, while the Union company have only 328 miles. But the country
+to be traversed by the former is comparatively level, and favorable for
+winter work, while that on the other side crosses four distinct mountain
+ranges, and winter storms must interrupt work for several months in the
+year.
+
+       *       *       *       *       *
+
+
+
+
+PATENT OFFICE DECISIONS ON APPEAL.
+
+USEFUL COMPOUNDS ARE PATENTABLE--THE APPLICANT NOT REQUIRED TO PROVE THE
+FUNCTION OF EACH INGREDIENT.
+
+
+S.H. HODGES for the Board of Examiners-in Chief.
+
+_Application of Rew for a Patent for Preventing and Curing Swine
+Cholera_.--The applicant's specific is composed of a number of medical
+articles, the nature of which is not important upon the present
+occasion, and it is unnecessary to enumerate them. But it is objected
+that "a medical prescription" "should contain some recognition of the
+medicinal properties of the several ingredients" "and the part they
+perform in the compound:" or, as it is elsewhere expressed, such a
+mixture should not receive the sanction of this department "unless
+perhaps a satisfactory rationale should be given for the use of each of
+the ingredients in the proportions named."
+
+If the medical faculty were always satisfied themselves as to the
+operation of the various remedies they employ, there might be more
+reason in the objection. But it is well known that different schools
+disagree widely on this subject, and there are remedies employed with
+success the effect of which the most intelligent are unable to account
+for. So long as there is a single one of this character to be found, and
+while the operations of the vital functions are so concealed from us
+that we are unable fully to comprehend the process by which any specific
+operates, so long it is impossible to prescribe as a conditon of
+patentability, a full explanation of the mode in which any one acts that
+is brought forward. It would be still less justifiable to require such
+an explanation as would content any particular class of medical men.
+Every year new therapeutics are introduced into practice, and not
+unfrequently some whose beneficial results are not understood. And as
+long as one such may be found, it is not just to make it a condition of
+its being protected by a patent, that the discoverer should bring the
+scientific world to agree with him in his theory respecting it, nor even
+that he should have one.
+
+The man who stumbles upon a new and useful article is just as much
+entitled to the exclusive use of it as if he had elaborated it by the
+most profound and painful study. It is true that there is danger upon
+this principle of countenancing mere nostrums, and giving them undue
+prestige This can only be guarded against by the exercise of great
+caution and requiring convincing proof of utility. Such his been
+furnished in this case, in abundance.
+
+The application cannot be rejected except upon such grounds as would
+insure the rejection of nearly all medicines whatever. Nor is the Office
+responsible for the false importance which the public may attach to its
+proceedings, so long is they are confined to its legitimate province.
+Its duties certainly must not be neglected, and meritorious petitions
+refused, in order to obviate such misapprehensions.
+
+The decision of the Primary Examiner is reversed.
+
+[Transcribers note: full index of volume XVII. left out]
+
+
+
+
+
+End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Scientific American, Vol. 17, No. 26
+December 28, 1867, by Various
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