and free from all adulterations of any kind. It emits no offensive smell
while burning, gives a soft and brillant light, and can be used with
as little danger as gas. Chemists pronounce it the best and safest
Illuminating Oil ever offered to the public; and insurance companies
indorse and urge upon consumers the use of the "Astral" Oil in
preference to any other. Thousands are now burning it, and in no
instance has any accident occurred from its use. A lamp filled with it
upset and broken will not explode or take fire. To prevent adulteration,
the Astral Oil is packed only in the Guaranty Patent Cans, of 1 gallon
and 5 gallons each, and each can is sealed in a manner that cannot be
counterfeited Every package, with uncut seal, we warrant. The universal
testimony of consumers is that the "Astral" Oil is perfect; a single
trial serves to establish it in the family.
For sale by all dealers, and by wholesale and retail by the proprietors
Oil House of CHARLES PRATT.
P.O. Box, 3,050.
108 Fulton Street, New York.
Send for Circulars with testimonials and price list.
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Building Paper.
This is a hard, compact paper, like an ordinary book cover, and is
saturated with tar and used on the outside of frame buildings, under the
clapboards, also under shingles and floors, to keep out damp and cold.
It is also used on the inside, not saturated, _instead of Plastering_,
and makes a warm and cheap wall. It costs only from $8 to $30 (according
to size) to cover houses on the outside. Samples and descriptive
circulars sent free.
Address, ROCK RIVER PAPER CO., Chicago,
Or B.E. HALE, 22 & 24 Frankfort Street, N.Y.,
Agent for the Eastern States.
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CAUTION TO
BRASS COOK
MAKERS.
PLUMBERS, STEAM AND GAS FITTERS,
ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS, DEALERS IN BRASS GOODS,
And _ALL OTHERS_ against _MAKING, BUYING, SELLING_, or _USING_ any
INFRINGEMENT of our "PATENT RIGHT" for COMPRESSION BIBBS, FAUCET, COCKS,
or on any thing to which our Patent is applied.
We have already commenced LEGAL proceedings with the firm determination
to prosecute all and every violation of our rights to the fullest extent
of the law.
MESSRS. HAYDEN, GERE, & CO.,
84 Beekman st.
NEW YORK,
--AND--
DALTON & INGERSOLL, 19 Union st.
BOSTON,
Are our ONLY Authorized Selling Agents.
_E. STEBBINS
Manufacturing Co._,
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
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_Ahearn's Patents_.
PURCHASERS wanted for every State and County not yet sold. $1000 AND
EXPENSES can be made monthly on every $200 invested. For particulars,
address
J. AHEARN,
5 P.O. Avenue, Baltimore, Md.
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PATTERN LETTERS
TO PUT ON PATTERNS FOR CASTINGS--.&.C.
KNIGHT BROS.
SENECA FALLS N.Y.
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$20 A DAY TO MALE AND FEMALE Agents to introduce the BUCKEYE $20 SHUTTLE
SEWING MACHINES. Stitch alike on both sides, and is the only _LICENSED
SHUTTLE MACHINE_ sold in the United states for less than $40. All others
are infringements, and the seller and user are liable to prosecution and
imprisonment. Outfit free. Address
_W.A. HENDERSON & CO., Cleveland, Ohio._
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2d-Hand Machinery
FOR SALE--viz:--
50 Milling Machines, Index and Universal Milling Machines, Horizontal
Milling and Drilling Machines, Drill Presses. Hand and Power Lathes,
Edging Machines, Drops and Punch Presses, Screw Machines, etc., etc.,
1000 feet of 1-3/16 Shafting, with Hangers and Pulleys, etc., etc., by
O.F. WINCHESTER,
New Haven, Conn.
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SENT FREE!
M. O'KEEFE, SON & CO.'S
SEED CATALOGUE AND GUIDE TO THE FLOWER AND VEGETABLE GARDEN, FOR 1870.
Published in January. Every lover of flowers wishing this new and
valuable work, free of charge, should address immediately M. O'KEEFE,
SON & CO., Ellwanger & Barry's Block, Rochester, N.Y.
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London
48 Cannon street.
H. KOHNSTAMM,
Manufacturer of ULTRAMARINE,
And Importer of English, French, and German Colors, Paints, and Artists'
Materials, Bronzes, and Metals. No. 3 Tryon Row, New York, opposite City
Hall
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_WIRE HOPE_.
Manufactured by
JOHN A. ROEBLING'S SONS,
Trenton N.J.
FOR Inclined Planes, Standing Ship Rigging Bridges, Ferries, Stays or
Guys on Derricks & Cranes Tiller Ropes, Sash Cords of Copper and Iron,
Lightning Conductors of Copper. Special attention given to hoisting rope
of all kinds for Mines and Elevators. Apply for circular, giving price
and other information. Send for pamphlet on Transmission of Power by
Wire Ropes.
* * * * *
THE
_Tanite Emery Wheel_.
Does not Glaze, Gum, Heat, or Smell. Address
THE TANITE CO.,
Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., Pa.
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GETTY'S PATENT PIPE CUTTER.
No. 1 cuts from 1 inch to 1/8........................Price $8
No. 2 cuts from 2 inches to ½........................Price $10
GETTY'S PATENT PROVING PUMP AND GAGE.
Pump and Gage.......................................Price $25
Gage alone..........................................Price $13
Address
McNAB & HARLIN,
MANUFACTURERS OF BRASS GOODS AND IRON FITTINGS,
86 John st., New York.
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REPEATING FIRE-ARMS
FOR SALE, viz:--
5,000 Winchester Repeating Muskets.
5,000 " " Carbines.
5,000 " " Sporting Rifles.
2,000 Spencer " Muskets.
30,000 " " Carbines.
500 " " Sporting Rifles.
2,000 Joslyn Single Breech-loading Carbines.
Metallic Cartridges of all sizes, by
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.,
New Haven, Conn.
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PAT. SOLID EMERY WHEELS AND OIL STONES, for Brass and Iron Work, Saw
Mills, and Edge Tools. Northampton Emery Wheel Co., Leeds. Mass.
* * * * *
KIDDER'S PASTILES--A Sure Relief for Asthma. STOWELL & CO., Charlestown,
Mass.
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WELBY & McCAULEY,
PRACTICAL MECHANICS.--Mechanical Commission Depot No. 5, Harrison st.,
Baltimore, Md., Buy and Sell, on Commission, Improved Machinery, etc.,
etc. Negotiate Patent Rights, introduce New Inventions, practically.
Agents for manufacturers generally.
* * * * *
_The American Builder_
AND JOURNAL OF ART.--Terms $3.00 a year. Sent four months to trial
Subscribers on receipt of one dollar. Address
CHARLES D. LAKEY
Chicago, Ill.
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_Cotton Seed Oil Mills_.
Built by Contractor otherwise. For Estimates and Machinery apply to Oil
Machinery Manufacturing Co. of N.Y. city, 96 Liberty st. P.O. Box 1183
* * * * *
HARRISON
SAFETY
BOILER
First-Class Medal World's Fair, London, 1862.
First-Class Medal, American Institute Fair, New York, October, 1869, for
safety, economy of space, and economy of fuel.
400-H.P. AT A.T. STEWART'S.
437-H.P. AT JERSEY CITY SUGAR REFINERY, and over 1,000 boilers in other
places.
Harrison Boiler Works, Philadelphia.
_John A. Coleman, Ag't_,
49 Murray St., N. Y., and 36 Kilby St., Boston.
* * * * *
_30-H. Corliss Engine_.
Also, Six Engines, from 15 to 30-Horse. Have been in use, but are in
good order. Cheap for cash. Address
CHAS. H. SMITH,
135 North 3d st., Philadelphia, Pa.
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_Drawing Materials_.
WHATMAN'S PAPERS.--White and Yellow Roll Drawing Paper, 40 and 54 inches
wide Tracing Muslin, Tracing Paper. Muslin-backed Drawing Paper, 40 and
53 inches wide. Winsor & Newton's Colors India Ink. Faber's Drawing
Pencils, etc., etc. Priced catalogues 10 cents each.
JAS. W. QUEEN & CO.,
924 Chestnut st. Philadelphia.
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SAWS. EVERY DESCIPTION
Guaranteed under a forfeiture of $1000, to cut the most lumber with the
least expense.
_Henry Disston & Son_,
PHILADELPHIA. Special attention paid to our new style Circular, Belt,
Cross-cut, Mill and Hack Saws. Orders received from England, Ireland,
and the Continent.
* * * * *
THE Scientific American FOR 1870
Cash Prize and Premium List
This Illustrated Weekly Journal of
Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Invention, Chemistry,
and Manufactures--Entered its Twenty-fifth Year on the 1st of January.
The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN stands at the head of Industrial Journals of the
world in point of Circulation and Influence.
Every number has Sixteen Imperial pages, embellished with Engravings of
New Inventions, Machinery, Tools for the Workshop, House, and Farm, also
Public Buildings, Dwelling Houses, and Engineering Works.
The Illustrated Department of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN is a very striking
feature, and has elicited the praise of the Press and all articles
appearing in its columns are written in a popular and instructive style.
To Inventors and Mechanics the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN has special value and
interest, from the fact that it furnishes an Official List of Patents
issued, with copious notes of the principal American and European
Patents.
The Publishers offer the following
SCHEDULE OF CASH PRIZES.
For the fifteen largest lists of names sent in before February 10, 1870,
the following Cash Prizes will be given:
$300 FOR THE FIRST LIST.
250 " SECOND LIST.
200 " THIRD LIST.
150 " FOURTH LIST.
100 " FIFTH LIST.
90 " SIXTH LIST.
80 " SEVENTH LIST
70 " EIGHTH LIST.
60 " NINTH LIST.
50 " TENTH LIST.
40 " ELEVENTH LIST.
35 " TWELFTH LIST.
30 " THIRTEENTH LIST.
25 " FOURTEENTH LIST.
20 " FIFTEENTH LIST.
Competitors sending names should be particular to mark "Prize List" on
their orders, and remit the amount of subscription, as per terms. All
Clubs of 10 names and upward, will be taken at the rate of $2.50 per
annum.
To those who do not compete for the Cash Prizes the publishers offer
the Splendid Steel Engraving, in size 22x36, entitled "MEN OF
PROGRESS-AMERICAN INVENTORS." It contains the following group of
illustrious inventors, namely: Prof. Morse, Prof. Henry Thomas
Blanchard, Dr. Nott, Isaiah Jennings, Charles Goodyear, Jos. Saxton, Dr.
W. T. Morton, Erastus Bigelow, Henry Burden, Capt. John Ericsson, Elias
Howe, Jr., Col. Samuel Colt, Col. R. M. Hoe, Peter Cooper, Jordan L.
Mott, C. H. McCormick, James Bogardus, and Frederick E. Sickles. The
likenesses are all excellent, and Mr. Sartain, who stands at the head of
our American Engravers on Steel, in a letter addressed to us, says "that
it would cost $4,000 to engrave the plate now," which is a sufficient
guarantee of the very high character of the Engraving as a work of art.
Price of the Engraving, $10 for single copy. To enable all to possess
this beautiful work of art, at, a very reduced rate, the SCIENTIFIC
AMERICAN will be sent one year, together with a copy of the picture, on
receipt of $10
Any one sending
10 Names for 1 year, and $30, will receive one picture
20 " " 50, " " "
30 " " 75, " two pictures
40 " " 100, " three "
50 " " 125, " four "
Competitors for the above prizes can send in names at any time on or
before February 10th, and from any postoffice. For full particulars and
sample copies of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, address the Publishers.
Terms of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: Single copy one year, $3.00; six
months, $1.50; and one dollar four months. To Clubs of ten and upward,
$2.50 each per annum.
MUNN & CO.,
37 Park Row, New York