Chapter 10

"Gents: I have never before given a testimonial, but am willing to encourage the use of an honest remedy. I am so Pleased with your Hair Brush that I deem it my duty to write you recommending it most cordially. My hair, about a year since, commenced falling out, and I was rapidly becoming bald; but since using the Brush a thick growth of hair has made its appearance, quite equal to that which I had previous to its falling out. I have tried other remedies, but with no success. After this remarkable result I purchased one for my wife, who has been a great sufferer from headache, and she finds it a prompt and infallible remedy."

A. C. Bridgeman, D. D.

218 Pulton Street, New York, August 31, 1880.

"I would Not take $1,000 for my Brush If I could not replace it."

PLINY F. SMITH.

Mr. Smith is a gentleman well known in this City as a Law Publisher, and also as a Director in several Public Institutions of New York.

"Domestic" Sewing Machine Co., New York, August 16, 1880.

DR. GEO. A. SCOTT--Dear Sir: Permit me to add the testimony of my wife to that of the many others who have been benefited by the use of your Electric Brush. She has for years been a sufferer from Neuralgia in an acute form, but since I obtained for her one of your Brushes, she has experienced entire relief. Please accept her sincere thanks.--HENRY BARTLETT.

Round Lake Camp-Meeting Grounds, Saratoga Co., N. Y., June 8, 1880.

Your Brush is certainly a remarkable cure. I am highly pleased with it. Its effect is most wonderful, and you may be sure I shall recommend it heartily among my friends. It is also a splendid Hair Brush, well worth the money, and will last me for years.--Rev. J. D. ROGERS, Superintendent.

Mention this Paper. Over 7,000 similar Testimonials can be seen at our office.

Remember that this is NOT a "metallic" wire brush, but made of PURE BRISTLES.

A BEAUTIFUL BRUSH, LASTING FOR YEARS.

We will send it, postpaid, on receipt of $3.00; or by Express C. O. D. at your expense, with privilege of opening and examining. Or request your nearest Druggist or Fancy Store to obtain one for you, FROM US.

MONEY RETURNED IF NOT AS REPRESENTED.

As soon as you receive the Brush, if not well satisfied with your bargain, write us, and we will return the money. What can be fairer?

This paper will not knowingly publish any humbug, and I have placed a Brush in the hands of Mayor Cooper and Postmaster James of New York, as a guarantee of my good faith.

UP Remittances should be made payable to GEO. A. SCOTT, 842A Broadway, New York. Agents wanted in every town.

They can be made in checks, drafts, post office orders, or currency. Inclose 10 cents for registration, and we guarantee safe delivery of Brush.

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THE SWISS WARBLER OR MOCKING-BIRD WHISTLE

IT IMITATES EVERY SOUND IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM FROM THE THRILL OF THE NIGHTINGALE TO THE HOWL OF THE WOLF

AFTER A LITTLE PRACTICE YOUR MOUTH WILL SEEM TO BE A COMPLETE MENAGERIE

YOU can raise a laugh or pierceing cry of horror at pleasure. Sample by mail, only 10 cts., 6 for 25 cts., 15 for 50cts. Valuable catalogue of agent's goods free.

WORLD MANUFACTURING CO., 122 Nassau Street, New York.

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STEAM BOILERS;

THEIR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MANAGEMENT. BY WILLIAM M. SHOCK, Chief of Bureau of Steam Engineering, United States Navy.

In one large quarto volume of 480 pages, and illustrated with 150 wood-cuts and 36 full-page plates (20 of which are double). Bound in half crimson Morocco, gilt tops.

Price $15

D. VAN NOSTRAND. Publisher, 23 Murray and 27 Warren Sts., New York.

*** Copies sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of price.

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THE HOLLY SYSTEM OF STEAM HEATING FOR CITIES AND VILLAGES, HOLLY STEAM COMBINATION CO. LIMITED LOCKPORT, N. Y. SEE ILLUSTRATED AD IN LAST NUMBER

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TOOPE'S PAT. FELT AND ASBESTOS

Non-Conducting, Removable Covering, as manufactured by Toope's Asbestos Covering Co., Limited, London, England. Awarded a Medal of Excellence at the late American Institute Fair. For steam Boilers and Pipes, Steam Pans and Coppers, Hot and Cold Water Pipes, Refrigerators, Meat Cars, etc. Samples free. A few first-class agents wanted. Address CHS. TOOPE, Sole Manufacturing Agent in U. S. Office and Works, 353 East 78th Street, New York City.

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Agents Wanted Sells rapidly. Particulars _free_.

S. M. Spencer, 112 Wash'n St., Boston, Mass.

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FOR SALE-LARGE MACHINE SHOP, WITH Machinery, Tools, Engine, etc., _ready for running_. Inquire of A. MONNETT & CO., Bucyrus, Ohio.

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50 A Elegant, All New, Chromo & Scroll Cards, no 2 alike, Name Nicely printed, 10c. Card Mills, Morthford, Ct.

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PATENT BENDING ROLLS,

For Heavy Punches, Shears, Boiler Shop Rolls, Radial Drills, etc., send to

HILLES & JONES, Wilmington, Del.

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NO MORE USE FOR OIL ON MACHINERY

Oline Lubricating Compound, manuf'd by HOLLAND & THOMPSON, Troy, N. Y. Avoids hot journals, dripping, and waste. Send for catalogue of Grease and Cups for all kinds of machinery.

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PLAYS! PLAYS! PLAYS! PLAYS!

For Reading Clubs, for Amateur Theatricals, Temperance Plays, Drawing Room Plays, Fairy Plays, Ethiopian Plays, Guide Books, Speakers, Pantomimes, Tableaux Lights, Magnesium Lights, Colored Fire, Burnt Cork, Theatrical Face Preparations, Jarley's Wax Works, Wigs, Beards, and Moustaches at reduced prices. Costumes, Scenery, Charades. New catalogues sent free containing full description and prices. Samuel French & Son, 38 E. 14th Street, New York.

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ICE AND ICE HOUSES--HOW TO MAKE

ice ponds; amount of ice required, etc., and full directions for building ice-house, with illustrated plan. Contained in Scientific American Supplement, No. 55. Price 10 cents. To be had at this office and of all newsdealers.

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THE NEW TOY!

Old Folks Tickled and Children Delighted

Mechanical grasshopper, jumps 6 feet high. Samples free for 10 cents, 4 for 25 cents, 1 doz. for 50cts. By mail. Big Profit to Dealers.

Agents Wanted. Valuable Catalogue of Agents Goods free. Address, WORLD M'F'G, CO. 122 Nassau St., New York.

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50 CHROMOS, name in new type, 10c. by mail. _40 Agts. Samples_, 10c. U. S. Card Co., Northford, Ct.

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WANTED, BY THE SOUTHWARK FOUNDRY AND MACHINE CO., Philadelphia, a number of first-class fitters on engine work.

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ICE-HOUSE AND COLD ROOM.--BY R. G. Hatfield. With directions for construction. Four engravings. Contained in Scientific American Supplement, 59. Price 10 cents. To be had at this office and of all newsdealers.

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For Sale.--Engine for Steam Launch, at a bargain. Cylinder, 4½ in. diameter, 5 in. stroke. For particulars, address

JAMES T. MILLER, 119 Monroe St., Chicago, Ill.

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Langdon Mitre Box Co, MILLERS FALLS MASS.

Langdon and New Langdon Mitre Box.

Send for Circular.

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT. Any desired back number of the Scientific American Supplement can be had at this office for 10 cents. Also to be had of newsdealers in all parts of the country.

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THE OPEN FIREPLACE IN ALL AGES.

By J. P. Putnam, Architect. One vol. 12mo. Price $2.

With 269 illustrations of famous fireplaces of historical and artistic interest, together with original designs and suggestions for modern use.

*** For sale by all Booksellers, or will be sent, postpaid, on receipt of price, by the Publishers,

JAMES R. OSGOOD & CO., BOSTON.

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STEAM PUMPS, THE NORWALK IRON WORKS CO., SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.

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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS Recently made in CRUSHING AND GRINDING GOLD and SILVER ORES, BONES, PHOSPHATE ROCK, and CHEMICALS. We compel QUARTZ to grind QUARTZ.

Address, for new circular, BAUGH & SONS, Philadelphia, Pa.

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BEST FOOT LATHES, Back geared and screw cutting. Small Lathes, Hand Planers for Metal, Small Gear cutters, Slide Rests, Scroll and Circular Saw Machines. Lowest Prices. Send for illustrated catalogue.

N. H. BALDWIN, Laconia, N. H.

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MECHANIC WANTED.

A skilled mechanic, capable of constructing and operating a works for the manufacture of wrought iron pipe and tubing. Address

DUNMOYLE, Lock Box 1459, Pittsburg, Pa.

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CENTENNIAL, AND PARIS MEDALS.

Mason's Friction Clutches and Elevators.

"New and Improved Patterns."

VOLNEY W. MASON & CO., Providence, R. I., U. S. A.

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WANTED

A thoroughly competent and experienced man to take charge of a foundry employing 200 men, doing engine and general work. Address A. & Co., Box 773, New York.

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BLAKE'S PATENT POSITIVE STEAM TRAP.

This Trap is adapted to all places where steam is used for _heating_ or _drying_ purposes. It is simple in construction, _positive in its working_ and much lower in price than any other Trap.

Descriptive Circular sent on application. Address SALAMANDER GRATE BAR CO, 110 Liberty Street, New York.

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THE PERFECTED STYLOGRAFIC

LITTLE [Illustration] GIANT

The most convenient and economical outfit for writing. Pen, Pencil, and Inkstand in one. Writes 50 large pages without refilling. Lasts a lifetime. Attaches to watch chain or neck cord, or fits vest pocket. Price $2.50. Can be ordered by mail, and exchanged or returned if not suited. For full description of various styles, send for circular. READERS' AND WRITERS' ECONOMY CO., 25-33 Franklin Street, Boston; 4 Bond Street, New York; 38 Madison Street, Chicago.

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Phosphor-Bronze Wire, Sheets, Rods, Bolts.

Pamphlets and particulars on application to The Phosphor-Bronze Smelting Co. Limited, 2038 Washington Ave., Phila., Pa.

OWNERS OF THE U S. PHOSPHOR-BRONZE PATENTS.

Sole Manufacturers of Phosphor-Bronze in the U. S.

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Magic Lantern Catalogue, 50 pp, and Lecture, 10cts.

MAGIC LANTERNS AND VIEWS

THE MAGICAL ORGANETTE, ONLY $8.00.

Double size Reeds, extra strength and finish. Circulars and beautiful Set Fancy Cards, 8 Cents. THEO. J. HARBACH, 809 FILBERT ST., PHILA., PA.

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PERKINS' High Pressure Engine and Boiler, Etc.

On returning to England, I have arranged with Mr. James L. Howard, of Hartford, Conn., to represent the interests of The Perkins' Engine Company, Limited, of London, in this country. All communications addressed to him on this subject will receive attention.

GEO. DEANE. Secretary, The Perkins' Engine Co., Limited.

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50 _Lithographed_ Chromo Cards, no 2 alike, 10c. Name in fancy type. Conn. Card Co., Northford, Ct.

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DO YOUR OWN PRINTING

Presses and outfits from $3 to $500 Over 2,000 styles of type. Catalogue and reduced price list free.

H. HOOVER, Phila., Pa.

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STRAUSS'S LAST. THE HEKTOGRAPH SCHNELL POLKA

pronounced by critics as unrivalled, the rage at balls and parties, sent on receipt of 15 cts. Hektograph Co. Pub's, 22 Church St., N. Y.

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TOOPE'S PATENT FURNACE GRATE BAR.

Best and cheapest in the world. CHS. TOOPE, Manufacturing Agent, 353 East 78th Street, New York.

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Wanted Manufactured on royalty, a valuable patented two-horse Corn Planter. Box 1525, Terre Haute, Ind.

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Pond's Tools,

Engine Lathes, Planers, Drills, &c.

DAVID W. POND, Worcester, Mass.

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THE GREAT WORK, splendidly illustrated with colored plates, now ready. It sells at sight. Agents wanted. Send for particulars. Rich Masonic goods, Kt. Templar outfits, and books at hard-pan prices. Send for illustrated catalogue. REDDING & CO., Masonic Publishers, 731 Broadway, New York. Beware of spurious works.

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SPARE THE CROTON AND SAVE THE COST.

Driven or Tube Wells furnished to large consumers of Croton and Ridgewood Water. WM. D. ANDREWS & BRO., 235 Broadway. N. Y., who control the patent for Green's American Driven Well.

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WOOD WORKING Machinery. Celebrated "Schenck" Planers and Matchers. 20,000 ft. flooring, 45,000 ft. surfacing per day. Re-sawers, Moulders, Tenoners, Scroll Saws, etc. H. B. Schenck, Successor to Jno. B. Schenck's Sons, Matteawan, N. Y.

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CARY & MOEN STEEL WIRE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AND STEEL SPRINGS. 234 W. 29 ST. NEW YORK CITY

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"The 1876 Injector."

Simple, Durable, and Reliable. Requires no special valves. Send for illustrated circular.

WM. SELLERS & CO., Phila.

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Shafts, Pulleys, Hangers, Etc.

Full assortment in store for immediate delivery.

WM. SELLERS & CO., 79 Liberty Street, New York.

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_Two New and Important Books._

SOAP AND CANDLES, STARCH, DEXTRINE, and GLUCOSE. IN PRESS.

A Technical Treatise on Soap and Candles, with a Glance at the Industry of Fats and Oils. By R. S. Cristiani. Fully illustrated. 500 pages 8vo, handsomely printed on fine paper.

_Subscriptions will now be received at $6.00 per copy, payable on delivery._

A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Starch, Dextrine, and Glucose. Illustrated by about 75 engravings. 300 pages 8vo, handsomely printed on fine paper.

_Subscriptions will now be received at $3.50 per copy, payable on delivery._

HENRY CAREY BAIRD & CO., Industrial Publishers, Booksellers, and Importers, 810 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.

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WITHERBY, RUGG & RICHARDSON, Manufacturers of Patent Wood Working Machinery of every description. Facilities unsurpassed. Shop formerly occupied by R. Ball & Co., Worcester, Mass. Send for Catalogue.

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$72 A WEEK. $12 a day at home easily made. Costly outfit free. Address True & Co., Augusta, Me.

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Superior Wood Working Machinery, principally for Cabinet, Piano, and Piano Action Makers. Shafting, Pulleys, and Hangers. P. Pryibil, 461 to 467 W. 40th St., New York.

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SURFACE FILE HOLDERS.

By their use a crooked file may be utilized as well as a straight one, and _both_ are made to do better execution in filing broad surfaces than has hitherto been possible.

No. 4 holds files 12 to 14 in. long. Price 75c. each. No. 5 " " 14 to 16 in. " Price $1.00 each.

For sale by the trade generally. Manufactured only by the NICHOLSON FILE CO., Providence, R. I.

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THE BIGGEST THING OUT. Illustrated book sent free. Address E. NASON & CO., 111 Nassau St., New York.

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ORGANS $30 to $1,000; 2 to 32 Stops. Pianos $125 up. Paper free. Address Daniel F. Beatty, Washington, N. J.

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Leffel Water Wheels, With recent improvements.

Prices Greatly Reduced. 8000 in successful operation.

FINE NEW PAMPHLET FOR 1879, Sent free to those interested.

James Leffel & Co, Springfield, O. 110 Liberty St., N. Y. City.

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THREE BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

"THE DORE BIBLE GALLERY."

Containing One Hundred of the choicest of Gustave Doré's illustrations of the Bible, and a page of explanatory letter-press facing each engraving, together with a superb portrait of the artist.

Large quarto, cloth, full gilt, $6; morocco, full gilt, $10.

"ATALA" By M. De Chateaubriand.

An American story, and one of the best efforts of the celebrated author. Superbly illustrated with numerous full pages of some of our grandest scenery, by Gustave Doré. Printed on heavy tinted paper, and richly bound.

Large quarto, cloth, full gilt, $5; morocco, full gilt, $10.

"THE WANDERING JEW."

A series of twelve illustrations by Gustave Doré, picturing the weird and unearthly scenes of the legend, with explanatory letter-press.

Large quarto, cloth, gilt, $2.50.

"A most beautiful production."--_Brooklyn Advance_.

"Published in very rich style."--_Publishers' Weekly_.

"Is meeting with deserved success."--_Bookseller and Stationer_.

"Such books are educators in the highest sense of the term."--_Chicago Inter-Ocean_.

"One of the most successful productions that have done honor to the pencil of Gustave Doré."--_Providence Journal_.

"Contains some of the most striking productions of Doré at a moderate cost."--_N. Y. Tribune_.

"We are very glad they have been put within the reach of the many."--_Hartford Courant_.

THE FINE ART PUBLISHING CO., 535 Pearl Street, New York.

For sale by all Booksellers, or sent, postpaid, on receipt of price, by the Publishers.

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SASH DOVETAILING MACHINE.

Planers, Moulding Machines, Mortisers and Borers, Tenoning Machines, Blind Rabbeting Machines; also, a large variety of other wood working machines, manufactured by LEVI HOUSTON, Montgomery, Pa.

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TELEPHONE Works 1 mile. Price $4. Pat'd. Circulars free. Holcomb & Co., Mallet Creek, Ohio.

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AGENTS WANTED TO INTRODUCE a new and novel Account Book to business men. A rich harvest to competent parties during the next three months. All particulars by return mail.

H. W. PAMPHILON, 30 Bond St., New York City.

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$5 to $20 per day at home. Samples worth $5 free. Address Stinson & Co., Portland, Me.

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CATALOGUE OF NOVELTIES FOR AGENTS Free. J. F. GAGE, Boston, Mass.

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ERICSSON'S NEW MOTOR.

ERICSSON'S NEW CALORIC PUMPING ENGINE, FOR DWELLINGS AND COUNTRY SEATS.

Simplest cheapest, and most economical pumping engine for domestic purposes. Any servant girl can operate. Absolutely safe. Send for circulars and price lists.

DELAMATER IRON WORKS C. H. DELAMATER & CO., Proprietors, No. 10 Cortlandt Street, New York, N. Y.

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SUPERIOR SUBSTITUTE FOR WOOD ENGRAVING.

_J. C. MOSS, Pres. and Sup't._ _R. B. MOSS, Assist. Sup't._ _M. A. MOSS, Treasurer._ _J. E. RAMSEY, Secretary._ _H. A. JACKSON, Assist. Sec._

MOSS ENGRAVING CO INCORPORATED (MOSS'S NEW PROCESS.) APRIL 2, 1880 535 PEARL STREET, COR. ELM, NEW YORK.

LARGEST ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KIND IN THE WORLD.

ENGRAVINGS OF PORTRAITS, BUILDINGS, LANDSCAPES, MACHINERY, MAPS, ORNAMENTAL LETTERING and GENERAL ILLUSTRATIONS FOR NEWSPAPERS, BOOKS, CATALOGUES, etc. Much cheaper than Wood Cuts. _Mr. J. C. Moss, the inventor of the Moss Process of Photo-Engraving, in withdrawing from the Photo-Engraving Co., 67 Park Place, has retained for himself all improvements made and used by him in Photo-Engraving since May, 1872._ Send green stamp for Illustrated Circular. Send copy for estimate. Please mention this paper.

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THE BLAKE "LION AND EAGLE" CRUSHER,

A patented improvement of the former "New Pattern" Blake machine. Has much greater efficiency than the old. It requires only about half the power to drive, and is transported at much less expense (the size most used weighing several thousand pounds less than the unimproved machine). It requires less than half the time in oiling and other manipulation, and less than half the expense for repairs. Address

E. S. BLAKE & CO., Pittsburgh, Pa., Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers.

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W. C. WREN'S Pat. Grate Bar, Manufactured by D. & S. CRESWELL, Eagle Iron Foundry, 816 RACE ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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ROCK BREAKERS & ORE CRUSHERS.

(THE "BLAKE" STYLE.)

This machine has for twenty years stood the Test, and found to be the _best one_ made for breaking all kinds of hard and brittle substances, such as Ores, Quartz, Emery, etc., etc. Mr. S. L. Marsden, for the past twenty years connected with the manufacture of this machine, superintends its manufacture.

FARREL FOUNDRY AND MACHINE CO., Manufrs., Ausonia, Conn.

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The Melodette, or Automatic Piano,

The most marvellous mechanical invention of the age. It will play any tune that ever was written, in a melodious and pleasing manner. Difficult and simple music produced in a masterly style, and it can be played by a child as well as by a grown person, and will furnish music for social gatherings of any description, playing hour after hour, without any knowledge of music being required in the operation. The most wonderful of all musical inventions; a machine which in a purely mechanical manner produces any kind of music, Waltzes, Polkas, Marches, &c., &c., without any practice or knowledge of music whatever; in this respect far superior to any music-box, even though it costs many times as much, for there is no limit whatever to the number of tunes it will play. This instrument is on a somewhat similar principle to the wonderful Phonograph, the perforations in a flexible strip producing the effect. It has just been perfected (the accompanying cut showing it in its improved form), and is having the largest sale ever obtained by a musical instrument in the country. It has solid metal cases in imitation of green bronze; the notes or bars (the music producers) are metal, on same principle as a tuning-fork, which produce clear and most melodious notes, and never get out of tune; the bars are struck by strikers, the same as the wires are in a piano, only they work automatically instead of by the fingers. The strip of prepared paper in which the tune is stamped or perforated, is about 10 inches wide, and as it passes through the rollers and over the keys the strikers spring through the perforations in the paper and strike the right note; this is all done automatically, without any assistance from the operator (except turning the rollers), and the tune is played perfectly. It would be one of the most appropriate presents to make anyone, especially where there is no other musical instrument. Its execution is admirable, and its capacity or capability almost unlimited. It is selling faster than any musical instrument ever invented. The music is fine, and everybody delighted. The regular retail price of the Melodette is only $5, including a selection of popular tunes. Address, The Massachusetts Organ Co., 57 Washington Street Boston, Mass., U. S. A., Sole Manufacturers. SPECIAL OFFER--Agents Wanted--We wish a good Agent in every town, and big money can be made selling these instruments. We will send a sample instrument to any one wishing to act as our agent, for $3.25, Boxed Free, including music price lists, etc., etc., and will give territory. Order at once. $50 a week easily made. _We have 1000 testimonials_.

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RUBBER BACK SQUARE PACKING.

BEST IN THE WORLD.

For Packing the Piston Rods and Valve Stems of Steam Engines and Pumps.

B represents that part of the packing which, when in use, is in contact with the Piston Rod.

A the elastic back, which keeps the part B against the rod with sufficient pressure to be steam-tight, and yet creates but little friction.

This Packing is made in lengths of about 20 feet, and of all sizes from ¼ to 2 inches square.