Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-02-18

DE.sArxr & ScnRickrR's SAW Mill
We paid a visit to Msssrs. Dessaint 4
Schricker's saw mill and sash, door and
blind mandatory, corner Second and Scott
streets, this morning, and iound that oil the
machinery has been removed and that they
are rebuilding and Strengthening nearly the
whole Of the interior, - fears are entertain
ed that the old wood work would not prove
sufficiently s.ron- to bear the weight Of
machinery and materials stored there. which
is TO be greatly increased the coming sea
son. Their facilities for saving and manu-.
featuring will be increased fully one third
,hi. year. They have ordered new steam
engine of l2j horse over from NJ. Dona
hue. Esq, proprietor Of the LIE Claire Foun-
dry and Machine Shops. The engine is not
yet finished, but some idea Of its size may
be given,-it ~ to he Of % inch stroke aud
20 inch cylinder. The bed will weigh six
thousand pounds; the main shaft is TO be Of
wrought iron, eight inches in diameter and
eight feet long. The fly wheel will be eleven
feet in diameter and will weigh 4,500
pounds. This engine will DO the best eve.
put up west Of Chicago and machinists
pronounce the castings the finest they ever
saw. 1t takes the place Of two small en-
gines which were run previously side by
side. and which together were equal to
about 70 horse power. One OF these en-
| gines may be sgain put up to ran the sash
machinery, if sufficient room is found after
putting up the new engine. but this IS ss
yet . matter under consideration.
Another rotary saw will b put mp, thus
doubling tho capacity for saving lumber.
The boilers, three in number, which wee
entirely new last season, were bought from
the foundry ofC. Reisig & Co., Chicago. 1t
has been found necessary to have them thor
oughly overhauled, repaired, and entirely
new shelves made This job has been en>
trusted to Messrs. Oth,ck 4 Schillcngcr,
boiler manufacturers, Rock Island.
The mill is expected to be in running or
der about the goth Of April, and - there
are no logs this side Of Black river, it will
be the first Of May, probably, before they
get started. and then they will furnish en-
ployment for about tiity men, and will, With
| ordinary success, cut from five to six mil
lion feet during the coming season. They
already have contracted for three million
feet Of logs, aud intend to be in every way
prepared to crowd business next summer
The improvements above alluded to will
involvs an expense Of about ten thousand
dollars, and when perfected the proprietors
intend il shall be model Of excellence in
every respect. They are stirring men, COM
stantly pushing ahead-dctermined to be
even with the times.
WORKING MES's RsADlNG-RooN AND LII
BgAHY AssociArIoS.-On Wednesday eve>
ming next, the 90 inst. there will be public
meeting held at Lalrmann's Hall for the
purpose Of adopting n constitution aud by
laws for the association, and for clec,ing the
regular officers in accordance with the pro-
visions to be agreed upon. Thus far, the
committee have been very successful, en-
couraged by the generous subscriptions Of
the public they shavc concluded TO com.
mence operations at once. Several parties
have made large donations Of books which
will be handed over az soon ss proper sr-
rangements can b. made We would here
state that those having books, periodicals
etc., that they can spare are soliced to place
them at the disposal Of this association
All those desiring to donate to the reading
room or library are requested to leave their
names and the numbers OF books at their
disposal. at Mr.. 4. s. Corkin's Watch and
Jewelry store on Brady street, where the
canvasscrs will wait on them. The object
OF the society, which is to afford place of
resort where the working men Of our city
Can spend their evenings and leisure hours
in pleasant and profitable read
ins instead of visiting saloons
and spending their time at places Of iiscredit
t. themselves, is very worthy one, and
should receive the encouragement Of all in
telliIent and higb-mindsd people We hope
they will succeed in getting together q good
selection Of books, and Of making their rooms
productive Of much good to themselves and
credit to the city. The earnest sympathies
of the public are with them in this moves
ment-this, with thor own perseverance,,
will mako for them deserved success
The public are invited to be present At the
meeting next Wednesday. Let every work
ingman in the city bs present and:take an
active part in the movement Let there be
grand union Of effort. Let it 10 iusueus
rated with q spirit worthy Of the high aims
it purposes to accomplish, and then we can
hope for true and ultimate success.
A NKw AND INVALUABLE SEWING MACHINE.
The american Elastic Stitch Sewing
Machine was patented last August. 1t
contains all the late and valuable improve
ments made in sewing machines. 1t makes
. beautiful and strong Elastic Stitch and can
oo uSVu W SS" S"y ett'C'C ssoAAA suC hucos
shirt bosoms 10 the coarsest woolen cloth or
leather. The feed is something entirely
new and superior % that Of other machines,
and taken as whole, the American Sewing
Machine is great mechanical and practical
success, and inausurases new era in sew
ing machines. Il is adapted to al kinds Of
family sewing. as We previously mentioned,
and the manufacturers warrant il for five
years. The price is also great considers
ton for farmers and families who may find
it necessary to practice economy-snd to
such We especially recommend the Amsri- |
can, % it can be had, with oil the fixtures
complete, for the verv small sum Of Aftsen
dollars. Agents are wanted, 10 whom =
liberal commission will be given. Address
american Sewing Machine Company, 92O
Broadway, New York.
OsiruAIy.-ws learn, with sentiments of
profound regret, that Mrs. Ssllie Higgins, |
wife Of David Higgins, Esq. formerly Of