Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-14
CONSULTATION FREE.
GsUSHMAN's ELECTRO CONDUCT
~ oRs FOR LIGHTNING.

6EUSHMAN'S ELECTRO CONDUCT
~ oRs FOR LIGHTNING.
Cushman's lightning Conductors have been before the
public f1r several years. and pronounced by sceDuf
ic men the most perfect Rod in use, for protserng
buildings from Lightning In this rod are combined the
following general principles, to wit: Large metallic sur
face, pertec contsay of metal AID ireedOm from oxid
aon 1t is perfectly continuous having joints coup
ings, but preeents even unbrOken metallic surface
from the point to the earth This roo made Of fur cop
per and four iron wires laid together in spiral FORM so as
to make perfect metallic contact, having at its base
Wereit enters the earth large sufsce OF znc and cop
per plates or cylinders, which produce sufficient gal
Vanie action to keep the parts free from rust Wherev
er this rod is KNOWN is pronounced the best conductor
in use. For proof, read the following;
Yale College, Nep HGUeH, Conn.
3. D. CUsHHAN-sir:-I have given due consideration
to your letter. and the structure Of the portion Of your
Lightning Rod which you have transmitted to me. en-
trey approve Of the Rod and Of the views and
stated by you submitted il to an eminent scientific
mana practical man-and he agrees with me in opin
ion. Yours, respectfully,
BENZ. sILLIMAN.
amherst College, Mass.
B. D. CUsHMAN-Sir-I have been much pleased with
your conductor for electricity which you sent me- Il
seems to to me that you have hit upon vey ingenious
method Of avoiding the difficulties belonging to the
Lightning Rods whrh have seen. refer particularly
to JOINTS and Rust. suspect that from these
most of the rods now in use are sort Of protection
Your experiments seem to prove that the rod is not good
merely in theory, 1t will Of take long time to
get rod into use, bnt should like to see yours
upon ZONE of the dwellings in New England, as well
EDWARD HIToBoocK.
I,Llberal 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.
For further information call in person, address by
mai, D. H. TANNING,
Agent for the New England States,
myl2 dSwsm No. Frontst Worcester, Mass.
EEAY AND HARVESTING TOOLS.
As the Harvest Season approaches, the subserlber
would call the attention of the Farmers Of Worcester
County and all others Who wish to their hay and
grain CROPS in good ORDER to his large and compet assert
HAY AND HARVEST TOOLS,
.I - AT THE
Worcester County
Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store,
Aliens Block, Main St opposite the City Square,
consisting Of Grass, Lawn GRAIN and Bush seythes OF
CAST Shear and German Steel from The best makers In
the country.
HAY FORK s,
Of al descriptions including Partrdges Cast Steel Elias
Ito Forks, acknowledged to be the best. eOYrHE
BNATHs 10 great variety, from the different makers of
various qualities and prices. Revolving Horse Rakes
Hand Eafes scythe knes scythe Stones Grain Cradles
GRIND STONES,
Of the best quality, and Grndstone Fixtures
In short, every description Of Hay and Harvesting
Tools In use 10 this part Of the country and embracing
the largest assortment ever offered In this CITY ali Of
which will be sold at small advance from wholesale
prices
jds d6wtf j. ID. LOWELL.
GoNGREs WATER.-IOO dozen IN pint
" and quart bottles, just received, direct from the
springs. For sale by WIN. o. SWIFT 4 Co,
June u. 1856 Main y.
IMPROVED REFRIC ERATORs : For
n sale low At 100 Mainistreet by
ieiO da sEG. PARTRIDGE = co.