The Portland daily press., 1870-08-05
practical manufacturers. In addition to this,

practical manufacturers. In addition to this,
nearly all the preparatory processes indispen-
sable III the ordinary methods of wooden man
ufactures seem to be entirely dispensed with
by Mr. Abel, his loom taking the yarn directly
from the bobbins on which it Is spun, ana
weaving it into cloth of any desired width or
texture in the most perfect manner, no dress
ing, spoolDg, warpng or drawing in being re,
CURED, consequently doing away with all
warplng frames, reeds, harnesses, plckers,
shutties, and the large amount of complicated
ana costly machinery pertaining to the old
process of manufacture In this respect it is
evident that the invention will greatly reduce
tbe amGunt of capital required to carry on the
BUSINESS, it being claimed that saving OF
over one half is made in preparing the yarns,
whiie The ratio of production by the new
loom over any other in use exceeds ten to one
Among the minor features of value pertain
ing to the Invention, we should perhaps men,
tlon It's capacity for using exceedingly slack
TWIST yarns, much more SO than is possible on
the old loom, thus avoiding the harsh aciTey
texture found in all goods where hard-twist
yarns are used, and giving the cloth that Pc
cuia" stocky "feel" heretofore pertaining only
TO the best French fabrics. There appears to
ne no trouble whatever from the various draw
BACKS attending the use of the old fashion loom,
sucn as the breakage of threads, &c, and no
loss is experienced by repairing the web, or
from waste the latter being very expen-
siVe it3m IN ordinary weaving. 1t is also stat
Ell that Goth woven by tie new process re-
CURES less milling, less than one half the gig
Slng, takes finer finish aud is much more
durable than any other cloth. The specimens
SHOWN certainly appear to be equal TO the best
imported goods consisting of a great variety OF
patterns in stripes, plaids, ribbed, plain and
fancy work of the latest and best styles.
Whether Mr. Abel's improved loom can be
adapted to the production OF all the styles and
qualities of wooden goods required for use, or
demanded by the trade, we are not prepared to
say, bnt however that may be, it must De ap-
parent TO all who bave given the invention
critical examination that it is destined to
DrlDg about marvellous revolution IN the
manufacture of at least very large proportion
OF all the woollen products of the country, and
tnaf, TOO, WITHIN comparatively short PERIOD
Good judges place its value as high as ten
millions of dollars, which is certainly tat'
1arlng prospect for the inventor, if fol no one
else. 1t is thought that it will be especially
valuable in the West aud South, where the ia
clities for erecting mills on large scale are
not so good as in the Eastern States; it is also
thought to be well adapted to the manufacture
OF carpetngs, bags, jute, wool sacks, and all
kinds OF knit fabrics. In fact, its capacity and
value appear to be co-equal and nearly unlim-
tied.
We understand that Mr.. Abel had succeeded
in interesting influential parties in his inven-
ton, and that his loom will soon be placed on
public exhibition in some of the principal bust
ness centres of the country, for the purpose of
forming companies for putting it 10 immediate
operation on more extensive scale. The best
wish we can give the inventor is that his in
genuity and perseverance meet with their just
reward .-Tribune.
1--WE understand that the above described in
vention will be exhibited for few days this
week, in this city, at No. 81 Exchange street,
opposite the new Postoffice building. 1t will
undoubtedly prove of interest to our business
men and capitalists.-ED