The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-09-03

A MECHANICAL TRIUMPH-M. H. III
Noore's Ne,o Mercantile Wagon. One of the
most extensive ana certainly one of the
most complete specimens of mechanical skill
that Ebensburg has ever had the honor OF
accom- plshing, was sent forth upon its mis-.
sion OH Saturday evening last, amid the well
deserved encomiums of all who saw il. We
allude of course to the new pcddling wagon
of Mr.. J Ohm II. Moore ot Altoona, which is
beyond question the largest and most perfect
vehicle of the kind that has ever been put
upon the road in this State. This mammoth
wagon bears the name, "Great Eastern, -
and is the handiwork of Mr. Daniel NJ Chute
of this place. 1t is intended for four horses
and is constructed in all its parts of the
very best material that the country can af-
ford II is built on platform springs, with a
cutunder or arch for the front wheels 10
run in beneath the body so as to permit the
vehicle TO be turned short within it's own
length. The body is fourteen feet long,
four feet high and Eve feet in width and
contains nine doors and twenty-six drawers
on sides and ends, SO arranged as to allow
any kind of goods to be shown without in
terfering in any way with the other articles
comprised in the stock. These several COM
partments are perfectly water proof and in
no event can the goods be injured or even
dampened by rhe most ircessant rain. The
drivers seat, too, is fully protected against
inciement weather, il being supplied with
the means to close it in on all sides. The
entire wagon weighs about 3, 900 pounds and
is caplDle OF carrying 0,UOo weight OF mer-
chandise. The wheels, which are know as
Sarven's patent wheels, were manufactured
in Cincinnati at n cost of 500 for the full
sett. They are perfect beauties in their
way, being the most substantial and elegant
wheels that we have ever seen. They are
ironed with tires two inches wide and one
inch thick, and are well calculated to bear
any weight that may be put upon them.
The wagon cost 3760 as it stands-'a thing
of beauty and n Joy forever"-but had it
hppu furpad in CITY ShOn il iS a
opinion of many fully competent to judge
that it would have cost little if any less than
one thousand dollars,
In this brief description of a master work
of art we feel that we have not done full
Justice TO the subject, but we have said
enough we think to convince all that the
monster vehicle is credit to one of our best
mechanics and a decided honor, especially
in these panicky times, TO the enterprise and
public spirit of Mr.. Moore, of whom it may
truly be said that since he started out in the
world, at the early age of thirteen, penniless
and shoeless, but with mind intent upon
making his way in spite of the most adverse
circumstances, he has encountered more of
the ups and downs of life then usually fall
to the lot of man. Determined, however, to
meet misfortune with an indomitable will
and an honesty of purpose which is always
bound to win he has passed through the
crucibie of i'll luck time and time again only
to find himself to-day well worthy of the
name of prince of pedlars the possessor of
the largest and most elegant turnout in the
country, and dealer in a greater variety and
a more extensive stock of notions and fancy
goods than any other man in the same line.
There could scarcely be more glory for
Moore in the future, but if there is are
sure he will attain it honestly and wear it
meekly.
p s. Since the above put in type,
we have received n note from Mr.. Moore,
dated Altoona, Ang. 30th, in which he tells
us that he filled the 'Great Eastern" chock
full of new goods, then drove it on the weigh
scales at Jonathan Glunts coal yard and
found that it weighed fully Ave tons. MIR.
Moore feared the wagon with its load on
was too heavy for his four stalwart horses,
but now that he has tried the experiment he
finds that they can pull it ''as easy as rolling
off a log" All which is evidence sufficient
that Mr.. Moore is better prepared than he
ever was to supply his numerous customers
in this and other counties with all the goods
they need in his particular line.