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Chard's Extra Heavy Machinery Oil.
Chard's Anti-Corrosive Cylinder Oil.
Chard's Patent Lubricene and Gear Grease.
R. J. Chard, Sole Proprietor, 6 Burling Slip, New York.
Wanted—Superintendent for six thousand spindle cotton yarn mill. State salary and references, Rosalie Yarn Mills, Natchez, Miss.
Use Vacuum Oil Co.'s Lubricating Oil. Rochester, N.Y.
50,000 Sawyers wanted. Your full address for Emerson's Hand Book of Saws (free). Over 100 illustrations and pages of valuable information. How to straighten saws, etc. Emerson, Smith & Co., Beaver Falls, Fa.
Interesting to Manufacturers and Others.—The worldwide reputation of Asbestos Liquid Paints, Roofing, Roof Paints, Steam Pipe, Boiler Coverings, etc., has induced unscrupulous persons to sell and apply worthless articles, representing them as being made of Asbestos. The use of Asbestos in these and other materials for structural and mechanical purposes is patented, and the genuine are manufactured only by the H.W. Johns M'f'g Co., 87 Maiden Lane, New York.
Three requisites—pens, pins, and needles. The two latter you can get of any make, but when you want a good pen get one of Esterbrook's.
For Heavy Punches, etc., see illustrated advertisement of Hilles & Jones, on page 380.
Frank's Wood Working Mach'y. See illus. adv., p. 382.
Painters' list of 65 good recipes. J. J. Callow, Clevel'd, O.
Improved Speed Indicator. Accurate, reliable, and of a convenient size. Sent by mail on receipt of $1.50. E. H. Gilman, 21 Doane St., Boston, Mass.
Astronomical Telescopes, first quality & low prices, Eye Pieces, Micrometers, etc. W. T. Gregg, 75 Fulton St., N. Y.
Engines. Geo. F. Shedd, Waltham, Mass.
The Mackinnon Pen or Fluid Pencil. The commercial pen of the age. The only successful reservoir pen in the market. The only pen in the world with a diamond circle around the point. The only reservoir pen supplied with a gravitating valve: others substitute a spring, which soon gets out of order. The only pen accompanied by a written guarantee from the manufacturers. The only pen that will stand the test of time. A history of the Mackinnon Pen, its uses, prices, etc., free. Mackinnon Pen Co. 200 Broadway, New York.
Among the numerous Mowing Machines now in use, none ranks so high as the Eureka. It does perfect work and gives universal satisfaction. Farmers in want of a mowing machine will consult their best interests by sending for illustrated circular, to Eureka Mower Company, Towanda, Pa.
Peck's Patent Drop Press. See adv., page 333.
The Inventors Institute, Cooper Union Building, New York. Sales of patent rights negotiated and inventions exhibited for subscribers. Send for circular.
Fragrant Vanity Fair Tobacco and Cigarettes. 7 First Prize Medals—Vienna, 1873: Philadelphia. 1876; Paris, 1878: Sydney, 1879—awarded Wm. S. Kimball & Co., Rochester, N. Y.
Superior Malleable Castings at moderate rates of Richard P. Pim, Wilmington, Del.
Wood Working Machinery of Improved Design and Workmanship. Cordesman, Egan & Co., Cincinnati, O.
The E. Stebbins Manuf'g Co. (Brightwood, P. O.), Springfield, Mass., are prepared to furnish all kinds of Brass and Composition Castings at short notice; also Babbitt Metal. The quality of the work is what has given this foundry its high reputation. All work guaranteed.
The "1880" Lace Cutter by mail for 50 cts.; discount to the trade. Sterling Elliott, 262 Dover St., Boston, Mass.
The Tools, Fixtures, and Patterns of the Taunton Foundry and Machine Company for sale, by the George Place Machinery Agency, 121 Chambers St., New York.
Improved Rock Drills and Air Compressors, Illustrated catalogues and information gladly furnished. Address Ingersoll Rock Drill Co., 1-1/2 Park Place. N. Y.
Mineral Lands Prospected, Artesian Wells Bored, by Pa Diamond Drill Co. Box 423. Pottsville, Pa. See p. 349.
Experts in Patent Causes and Mechanical Counsel. Park Benjamin & Bro., 50 Astor House, New York.
Corrugated Wrought Iron for Tires on Traction Engines, etc. Sole mfrs. H. Lloyd, Son & Co., Pittsb'g, Pa.
Malleable and Gray Iron Castings, all descriptions, by Erie Malleable Iron Company, limited, Erie, Pa.
Power, Foot, and Hand Presses for Metal Workers. Lowest prices. Peerless Punch & Shear Co. 52 Dey St., N. Y.
Recipes and Information on all Industrial Processes. Park Benjamin's Expert Office, 50 Astor House, N. Y.
For the best Stave, Barrel, Keg, and Hogshead Machinery, address H. A. Crossley, Cleveland, Ohio.
National Steel Tube Cleaner for boiler tubes. Adjustable, durable. Chalmers-Spence Co., 40 John St., N. Y. For Mill Mach'y & Mill Furnishing, see illus. adv. p. 349.
The Brown Automatic Cut-off Engine; unexcelled for workmanship, economy, and durability. Write for information. C. H. Brown & Co., Fitchburg, Mass.
Gun Powder Pile Drivers, Thos. Shaw, 915 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
For Separators, Farm & Vertical Engines, see adv. p. 349.
For Patent Shapers and Planers, see ills. adv. p. 349.
Best Oak Tanned Leather Belting. Wm. F. Forepaugh, Jr., & Bros., 531 Jefferson St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Stave, Barrel, Keg, and Hogshead Machinery a specialty, by E. & B. Holmes, Buffalo, N. Y.
Split Pulleys at low prices, and of same strength and appearance as Whole Pulleys. Yocom & Son's Shafting Works, Drinker St., Philadelphia. Pa.
C. B. Rogers & Co., Norwich, Conn., Wood Working Machinery of every kind. See adv., page 348.
National Institute of Steam and Mechanical Engineering, Bridgeport, Conn. Blast Furnace Construction and Management. The metallurgy of iron and steel. Practical Instruction in Steam Engineering, and a good situation when competent. Send for pamphlet.
Reed's Sectional Covering for steam surfaces; any one can apply it; can be removed and replaced without injury. J. A. Locke, Agt., 32 Cortlandt St., N.Y.
Downer's Cleaning and Polishing Oil for bright metals, is the oldest and best in the market. Highly recommended by the New York, Boston, and other Fire Departments throughout the country. For quickness of cleaning and luster produced it has no equal. Sample five gallon can be sent C. O. D. for $8. A. H. Downer, 17 Peck Slip, New York.
Presses. Dies, and Tools for working Sheet Metal, etc. Fruit & other can tools. Bliss & Williams, B'klyn, N. Y.
For Pat. Safety Elevators, Hoisting Engines. Friction Clutch Pulleys, Cut-off Coupling, see Frisbie's ad. p. 349.
Nickel Plating.—Sole manufacturers cast nickel anodes, pure nickel salts, importers Vienna lime, crocus, etc. Condit. Hanson & Van Winkle, Newark, N. J., and 92 and 94 Liberty St., New York.
Sheet Metal Presses. Ferracute Co., Bridgeton, N. J.
Wright's Patent Steam Engine, with automatic cut off. The best engine made. For prices, address William Wright, Manufacturer, Newburgh, N. Y.
Machine Knives for Wood-working Machinery, Book Binders, and Paper Mills. Also manufacturers of Soloman's Parallel Vise, Taylor, Stiles & Co., Riegelsville, N. J.
Rollstone Mac. Co.'s Wood Working Mach'y ad. p. 366.
Silent Injector, Blower, and Exhauster. See adv. p. 380.
Fire Brick, Tile, and Clay Retorts, all shapes. Borgner & O'Brien, M'f'rs, 23d St., above Race, Phila., Pa.
Clark Rubber Wheels adv. See page 381.
Diamond Saws. J. Dickinson, 64 Nassau St., N. Y.
Steam Hammers, Improved Hydraulic Jacks, and Tube Expanders. R. Dudgeon, 24 Columbia St., New York.
Eclipse Portable Engine. See illustrated adv., p. 382.
Peerless Colors—For coloring mortar. French, Richards & Co., 410 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Tight and Slack Barrel machinery a specialty. John Greenwood & Co., Rochester, N. Y. See illus. adv. p. 380.
Elevators, Freight and Passenger, Shafting, Pulleys and Hangers. L. S. Graves & Son, Rochester, N. Y.
Steam Engines; Eclipse Safety Sectional Boiler. Lambertville Iron Works, Lambertville, N. J. See ad. p. 349.
Magic Lanterns, Stereopticons, and Views of all kinds and prices for public exhibitions. A profitable business for a person with small capital. Also lanterns for home amusement, etc. Send stamp for 116 page catalogue to McAllister, M'f'g Optician, 49 Nassau St., New York.
Lenses for Constructing Telescopes, as in Sci. Am. Supplement, No. 252, $6.50 per set; postage, 9 cts. The same, with eye piece handsomely mounted in brass, 8.00. McAllister, M'f'g Optician, 49 Nassau St., N. Y.
For best low price Planer and Matcher, and latest improved Sash, Door, and Blind Machinery, Send for catalogue to Rowley & Hermance, Williamsport, Pa.
The only economical and practical Gas Engine in the market is the new "Otto" Silent, built by Schleicher, Schumm & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Send for circular.
Penfield (Pulley) Blocks, Lockport N. Y. See ad. p. 381.
4 to 40 H. P. Steam Engines. See adv. p. 381.
Tyson Vase Engine, small motor. 1-33 H. P., efficient and non-explosive: price $50 See illus. adv., page 380.
For Yale Mills and Engines, see page 381.
Lightning Screw Plates and Labor-saving Tools. p. 333.