The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-04-17

the face Of the SUM-" Somewhat on the prin-
cipIe of hay cutter. the leaf is fed in groove,
propeIs Itself, passes through a process of
pressing before coming to the knife, and is
ultimately demorslized by the latter, which,
making 1000 evolutions per minute con-
verts the leaf into mass Of beautifully light
shreds. There are four of these machines. |,
But as we have said, it is too damp for ordin-
ary use, and next We are introduced to the
manner of drying it. Here we have quite q
modern appliance-simple in construction but
truly effective in its spplication-it is known
as AWAITS Patent Dryer" and We believe Mr..
Messenger exclusively controls the right of its
use in this section. 1t is, in.appearance, some
thing like a long gas retort, or cylinder IL
feet long in an inclining position, set within q
large brickwork furnace, in such manner as
to be capable of continually revolving.
Through the middle of it is kind of worm
constructed Aange which keeps the tobacco
fed into it slowly passing along till it has run
through. Steam is constantly emitting from
the mouth Of it, and this, in large degree,
absorbs the nicOtian. Formerly, the drying
process on cribs, or frames, occupied two or
three days, but by the aid of the new pro-
cess it is possible to cut, dry and pack in two
hours. Nor should we fail mentioning look
at the engine room-at once credit and or
nament to any firm. The engine is one Of
Haughton & Kuiesser's 45 horsepower, and
its cleanliness, and the general neat appear
auce of the engine room, is something excep-
Observation-Disclosures the several depart
ments throughout the establishment are
models of order and tidiness. Proceeding TO
another department specially devoted to chew
ing tobaccos, we again found the famous
Watts Dryer" IN operation, this time heated
by steam-a less degree of heat being requir-
ed. In this room, $50 feet by As feet, were
also numerous heaps Of tobacco in distinct
grades-somewhat suggestive, we remarked
of range OF miniature mountains-all ready
for the packing department. The fourth, or
uppermost story is devoted to storing purpos-
es chiefly, aud Affords striking evidence. by its
contents. of the large business here carried on.
The packing room Is amply stocked with cas-
IS, boxes, tubs and reams upon reaIns of pa
per, and annually disgorges the enormous
amount of from 100000 to 100000 pounds
of tobacco. And now we come to y ct another
and probably more exceptional treat than all.
In one side OF the latter department. IS spe-
clal room partitioued of, In which some nine
or ten females are busily engaged, with
marvellous rspidity making up the small pack
cts IN various sizes. Here We were shown
new patent machine Invented by j. u.
Butler OF St. Louis, for eeonOmizing labor
and, we understand, the only one, as yet IN
operation. 1t Is an ingenious contrivance,
working with a kind OF combination beam
projecting from an upright center post, round
which is a circular iron table, perhaps two
feet high, which regularly revolves with Sc
RES of moulds, IN which first the paper and
then the tobacco is fed and pressed in perfect
shape to receive the last fold OF the paper
prior to sealing. Six females are engaged at
this machine, and by Its use they are enabled
to pack the almost incredible number OF H.
900 packages per day. We never before wit
messed such a scene of activity,and could only
feel convinced Of the fact that "seeing was
believing" when we counted tWenty-four of
these packages disposed of in the short space
Of one minute. THIS machine alone, is one OF
those miraculous sights one seldom has the
pleasure Of seeing. and its value can scarcely
be over estimated. The general Office, hanked
by Mr.. MS private Office, is located in front
of the building, and commands full view Of
the packing department The chief brands
OF tobacco which have so justly secured the
widespread reputation of this house are the
noted "SunhoWer" and "Indian" brands for
chewing, and the famous "F. G." Tor Fine
Granger) for smoking, beside which might be
mentioned almost a dozen other highly meri-
torious brands Some idea of the trade here
done may be CLEANED from the fact that the
business averages $3.50, 900 year and is yet
on the increase. We can only add our con-
gratulations TO the worthy and energetic pro-
prietor, whose zeal and integrity We trust may
ensure for him a still more prosperous future
than past.