Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-06-01
ELECTRO CONDUCT
~ oRs FOR LIGHTNING.


Cushman's Lightning Conductors have been before the
public for several years. and pronounced by sceDti
ic men tie most perfect Rod use, for Protesting
buildings from Lightning In this rod combined the
following general principles, to wit; large metallic
face, perfect continuity OF metal aud freedom from oxd
aon IL is perfectly continuous having joints coup
ings, but preeents an even, unbroken metallic surface
from the point the earth This rod made Of four cop
per and four iron wires laid together in spiral FORM so as
to make perfect metallic contact, having its base
where the earth large surf ce Of zinc and con-
per pilates or cylinders which produce sufficient gal
vanic action to keep the paris free from rust Wherev-
er this rod is known is pronounced the best conductor
in use. For proof, read the following;
Yale College, NeV HGUeN, Conn.
D. CUsHaAN-Sir;-I have given due consideration
to your tter and the structure othe portion Of your
Lightning Rod which you have transmitted to me en-
trey approve of the Rod and of the views and reasons
stated by you. submitted 1t TO eminent scenthc
mana practical mainland be agrees with me in opin
ion. Yours, respectfully,
amherst College, Mass.
s. D. CUsHMAE-sir;-Ih have been much pleased with
your conductor for electricity which you sent Il
seems to to that you have hat upon yea ingenious
method Of avoiding the difficulties belonging to the
lightning Rods Whish have seen. refer particularly
to JOINTS and Rust 1 suspect that from these causes
most Of the rods in sort Of protecton.-
Your experiments seem to prove that the rod is good
merely in theory 1t will Of course take long time to
get rod into use, bnt should like to see yours
upon Of the dwellings in New England, as well as
the west. Respectfully,
GJLiberal inducements offered to men who under
stand putting up Rods, to travel and sell this Rod In diff
ferent parts OF the New England States n.
For further information call in person, address by
mail, D. II. TANNING,
Agent for the New England States,
: myl2 d6wam No Frontst Worcester Mass.
,sgf IA = CARRIAGE FACTORY
-. Established in 1888, "a years since, by
wv A. TOLMAN & CO.,
Near the Bay State House, where may be found, ready
for sale, 10 Light Carryals
Light Oarryalls,
2Large Carryalla, seats,
Phaetons,
IL Prince Alherts,
Top BuggieB,
0Ohaises,
4Open Bnggies,
1921 hand Carriages, various kinds,
Two horse Pedlars Wagon and Harness,
Making the best assortment Of Carriages ever ofbd
for sale In Worcester. Wei hand, Harnesses
Trimmings Olnth, Lace Leatais Bows Bands, Springs
Axles, Bolts, &c.
The phaeons for elegance comfort and servceare the
beat Carriages in use for two or three persons
Prince Aiberta are new style, and very beautiful.
The oarryala e OF four kinda, and ooatfrom $lsbto
t4OO
We know as good carriages madein Worcester, az
In any place In the county and promies that persons
buying Of Us, shall the commissions and expens a
witch must BE- paid az Repositories and Trading Housed
We are building and shall soon ansh, Coaches, Garry
Ais Ohaisea, and other, carriages In addition 10 q
above. dtf ap1O
$40 spORTsMEN.-Ii you wien any Kind Of