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Middletown transcript., 1877-05-26
Have Yonn Conrh.

That dry, hacking cough is the herald of
approaching consumption. To check the swift
progress of the destroyer, prompt and decisive
measures must be resorted TO. A dose of Dr..
Morris Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry and Hore-
hound, taken when the coughing spells come
on, will afford immediate relief and event
ualy effect thorough cure. 1t will be found
equally beneficial in all forms Of throat and
lung disorders. Iu cases of Group it is Of
inestimable value Call AT the Drug Store
of Addison Il Co.. Middletown, or II. p.
Baker, Odessa, and inquire about it, they will
furnish yon with a trial size bottle for 10 cts.
Large sizes so cts. and 81.
Also agents for Prof. Parker's Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which never fails. Pleasant
to take, and requires no physic. Price rs cts.
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SUMMARY OF WAR Ews.-The war
in the East progresses slowly. The
Russians captured Ardahan, a small
town in Asiatic Turkey, last week, and
began the seige of Kars At Ardahan
the Turks fought with great bravery,
and the Russians suffered several re-
pulses before they succeeded in captur-
ing the town To the attack upon
Kars the Russians we're beaten back
again and again. with heavy losses, but
each time renewed the assault with un-
diminished bravery, but were finally
compelled to reliuquish the attempt to
capture the town
The Russians continue the conceutra-
tion of troops along the Danube and a
forward movement il daily expected
The complications throughout Eu
rope growing out of the Turco- Russian
war are becoming greater every day.
War between Turkey and Greece is now
considered inevitable Roumania has
declared her independence and is pre-
pairing to resist any and all attempts Of
the Ottoman government to resume its
control over her. Servia has signifed
her willingness to take part with Rus
sia against her old oppressors-the
provided the Museovite govern
ment will pay all expenses. In the
meantime England is looking on with
anxious eyes and fearful, lest her posses
sions in India may be tampered with by
Russia, is making extensive prepara-
tions, both in army and navy, to be
ready to join in the fray when it may
become necessary for her to do so
Roumania having joined hands with
Russia, they two have closed the navi-
cation of the Danube, thereby material
ly interfering with the commerce Of
Austria. This has set the Austrians
and Hungarians to growing and threat.
ening, and il is not impossible that
some trouble may arise in that quarter
A few weeks may develop some impOr-
tant changes in the present situation.
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In the Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, on Wednesday, at Chicago, the re-
port on foreign missions was read,
showing total receipts for the year, $473,
S71; expenditures, $4SO,216. The
debt at the end of the year was $4S,-
O32. Three new missionaries were
sent to japan, three to China, four to
India, two to Persia, two to Brazil, and
one to Chill and two to Mexico, besides
a numder among the North American
Indians. The gift of $50, 900 by Mrs.
john G. Green, Of New York, was ap-
proriately referred to in the report Of
the missions committee, and resolutions
Of gratitude adopted.
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THE SITUATION IN FRANcE.-Matters
in France have assumed rathera threat.
ening aspect during the past two weeks
Things had been gradually approaching
a crisis until finally it was reached early
last week, by the dissolution Of the
Cabinet by President Mcmahon and
the proroguing Of the Assembly. This
created the widest excitement. The
action of the President was bitterly de-
nounced and threats Of impeachment
openly made by his opponents in the
Assembly. When his message, pro-
roguing the Assembly, was read before
that body, great excitement prevailed
The scene is spoken of as being indis-
cribable. Loud cries of & Viue le
Republic" and down with the Dicta-
tor" we're shouted by the extremists and
caught up and echoed by the crowds in
the streets. For a time an outbreak
seemed imminent and another revolu-
tion was threatened Better passions,
however, prevailed and a calm sue
ceeded the storm. Considerable agita-
ton still prevails but no immediate
danger is apprehended.
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The report of the Presbyterian board
of home missions to the General As
sembly at Chicago shows that during
the year ending March, 1875, the board
paid off debt 1925. .000.a and balance
remains at the close of this year of ST.
794, for which, however, there will be
ready use Total receipts. S274 O52,
including S2l6,441 from the women's
societies Tho report does not cunsid-
er indepeupent home missionary work
a success.
The most severe storm for years Wis
tied Marion, Ind Sunday. Houses
were unroofed, trees uprooted and
fences destroyed. A brick church,
nine miles north of Marion, was demol-
ished, and at the time it was filled with
people attending the Dunkard services
The roof was uplifted and the walls fell
in, burying the inmates The scene
that followed was terrible. One young
man was killed and ten or fifteen seri-
ously injured.
An organization OF laWless men exists
in several border counties of Missouri
and Arkansas, whs call themselves
"Ghouls. +" Their chief purpose is to
run and protect small illicit distilleries
in the mountains, aud kill, whip or
otherwise punish all persons who op-
pose them and show any disposition to
enforce the laws The ST. Louis Re-
publican urges the Governors of Missou-
ri and Arkansas. as well as the federal
government, to take measures to break
up this organization and bring the offend
ers to justice.
The Virginia Episcopal Council, in
session at Stanton, Va, last week,
decided by large majority to recon-
mend to the General Convention which
meets 10 Boston 10 October, to set apart
the State of West Virginia as a sepe-
rate and independent diocese. After
a protracted and exciting discussion
resolution to divide the diocese of Vir-
ginia by the line of James river was
defeated by a large majority.
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As an engine belonging to the Phil
adelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
railroad was standing on the track on
Washington avenue on Tuesday, and
during the temporary absence of the en-
gineer and fireman, an unknown man
jumped upon the engine and started it st
full speed towards the river front. Two
freight cars which were attached to the
engine struck the bumpers at Washing
ton street wharf with such force that
the engine was thrown from the track and
the cars ran into the river. The stran-
ger, who was evidently insane, was
pitched into the water by the shock and
drowned.
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Nrlu advertisements.
REGISTERS ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,

REGISTERS OFFICE,
New Castle County, April 9th, 1871.
Upon the application Of SAMUEL Y. WILSON,
Administrator of JOHN A. Moody, late Of
Pencader Hundred, in said County, decd,
it is ordered and directed by the Register that
the Administrator aforesaid, give notice of the
granting of Letters sofAdministration upon the
Estate of the deceased, with the date OF grant
ing thereof, by causing advertisements to be
posted within forty days from the date efsuch
Letters, in six Of the most public places of the
County of New Castle, requiring all persons
having demands against the Estate TO present
the same or abide an Act of Assembly in such
case made and provided and also cause the
same to be inserted within the same period in
the MIDDLErowN TRAEscRIPT, a newspaper pub
lished in Middleiown, and to be continued
therein two months.
Given under the hand and Seal of Office Of
~, the Register aforesaid, at New Castle,
Ills. in New Castle CouRty aforesaid, the
l--J day and year above written.
s. @. BIGGS, Register.
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Christian Ross, father of the lost boy,
had long conference with P. 7. Bar
nun at Bridgeport, Conn last Satur-
day. The great Snowman believes that
if the boy is still living be can effect
bis restoration, and with Mr. Ross
consent has offered areward of $40, 900.
mo questions asked" Mr. Ross agrees
10 permit Mr.. Barnum to exhibit Char
ley, if be be returned, but reserves the
privilege Of preventing his exhibition by
reimbursing the great Snowman.
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-rROOFING pan

roof may be covered with very Lheap
shingle, and by application of this slate be
made 10 last from 20 to 25 years. Old roofs
can be patched and coated, looking much
better and lasting longer than new shingles
without the slate, for one-ihird the cost of re-
shingling.
The expense Of stating new shingles is only
about the cost of simply laying them. The
paint is fre-proof against sparks or flying
embers, as may be easily tested by any one.
1T STOPS EVERY LEAK,
and for tin or iron has no equal, as it ex-
pands by beat, contracts by cold, and never
cracks nor scales. Roofs covered with tar
Sheathing Felt can be made water tight at a
small expense and preserved for many years.
This slate paint is
EXTREMELY CHEAP.
Two gallons will cover hundred square
feet of shingle roof, while on tin, iron, felt,
matched boards, or any smooth surface, from
two quarts TO one gallon are required to 100
square feet Of surface, and although the paint
has heavy body, it is easily applied with
brush.
No Tar is used In this Composition,
therefore it neither cracks in Winter, nor
runs in Summer.
On decayed shingles II nils up the holes and
pores, and gives a new substantial roof that
win last for years. Curled or warped shin
giles it brings 10 their places, and keeps them
there. 1t fills up all holes in felt roofs, stops
the leaks-and although a slow dryer, rain
does not effect it a few hours after applying.
AS nearly all paints that are black contain
Tar, be sure you obtain our genuine article,
which (for shingle roofs) is
CHOCOLATE COLOR
when first applied, changing in about month
to uniform Slate color, and is to all inlenls
and purposes Slate. On
TIN ROOFS
our red color is usually preferred, as one coat
s equal to FIVE of any ordinary paint. For
BRICK WALLS
our bright red is the only reliable Slate Paint
ever introduced that will efeetually prevent
dampness from penetrating and discoloring
the plaster.
These paints are also largely used on out
houses and fences, or rs printing coat on
fine buildings.
Our only eolors are Chocolate, Red, Bright
Red and Orange.
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While we are shivering and COM
planning of the winter weather that has
returned upon US, after few days Of
rsd-hot summer, the people in some of
the down east States are faring much
worse than we are. In Berkshire
county, Mass, snow fell. on Thursday,
to the depth Of four inches, and the as
tOnishing declaration is made that sit
is feared the fruit crop is injured. !"
Their season must either be a desper-
ate way behind ours, or their fruit is Of
; much harder kind if it is not totally
used up.
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Gov. Hampton, of South Carolina,
has issued a proclamation naming
Thusday, the oath Of May, as day Of
thanksgiving and prayer in that State,
and requesting the people in public and
private devotions on that day to return
thanks for all blessings bestowed, to
invoke Divine guidance in the present,
and to implore the protection of the
Most High in the future.
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A TIME-HONORED SPECIFIC.-The long
and successful career of DR.. Wishart's Pine
Tree Tar Cordial as contrasted with the
speedy collapse of nostrums devoid of efficacy
which have from time to time been puffed into
brief notoriety during the twenty odd years
that this celebrated medicine has been sold,
affords proof that the American public con-
tinues to repose its confidence in deserving
articles only. The Pine Tree Tar Cordial has
long been recognized as the leading specific
for Consumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Diptheria and all other diseases Of
the breathing organs. 1t is, moreover, GER
tain, speedy, and safe botanic remedy for
Dyspepsia, Liver Disorders Scrofulus Affec-
tions, Urinary Troubles, Gravel, Dropsy, De
bility, Constipation, and Female Complaints.
Constantly accumulating evidence of an un-
impeachable character establishes the fact
that it not only entirely eradicates the dis
eases to which it is adopted, but also that its
action is remarkably prompt and thorough.
The crucial test of experience has demonstrate
ed lis reliability in every particular. Sold by
all druggists. Principal depot, No. GIG Fill
bert Street, Philadelphia.
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FOR SALE OR RENT,


The new and commodious DWELLING
Just erected on Main street, Middletown, ad-
Joining the Presbyterian Parsonage, and op-
posite the Town Hail. The House contains
twelve rooms all conveniently arranged. well
ventilated, and hues for heating, fine stair
way in hall 10 third story, back stairs to third
story, parlor, sitting room, dining room,
kitchen, and back kitchen with pump, wood
house and coal bin all uLder cover, with
large and complete cellar The front build
ing is 35x1s feet, and the back bpilding 24x2O
feet The third story inished-an unusual
amount of closet room all through the dwell
ing. The LOT runs through from Main to
Green streets, near 400 feet, well filed with
choice fruit-grapes, pears. strawberries, rasp-
berries, currants, asparagus beds, &c. 1t is
a very desirable property, and can be had on
accommodating terms.
Inquire of ]. PATTON.
Nay26-tf
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THIS IS THE BEST AND CHEAPEST ROOF
PAINT IN THE MARKET.
Also Glines' Rubber Roofing, cheap and
durable roof, easily put on without the aid
of skilled labor, as good as Tin, at half the
cost.
Stop yonr leaky roofs effectually, and save
reshingiing, by using Glines' Slate Paint,
and Glines' Rubber Roofing
Information free Correspondence invited.
NY. SLATE ROOFING CO.,
No. Cedar ST, N. y.
g. E. HUKILL, Middletown, Del.
Agent for Middletown and Odessa, and the
surrounding community.
apr2l-4w
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Attention, Fruit Growers.

The undersigned having newly fitted up
large and commodious Ware-rooms, are pre-
pared to handle a large quantity of Fruit and
Produce to good advantage to the Grower
or Shipper. Having an awning covered pave
ment Of 48 feet on Water street and 48 feet
pavement on Front street. We furnish Stem
ellis. Shipping Cards and Stickers by mail
upon application. Special contracts made
with large shippers. Satisfactory references
furnished. Correspondence solicited.
CHESTER & TOWNSEND,
262 North Water Street, Philadelphia.
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NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Es-
tate Of The deceased mnst present the same,
duly attesed, to the Administrator, on or
before April 9Th, 1878, or abide the Act of
Assembly in such case made and provided.
SAMUEL Y. WILSON, Admir-.
Address-Newark, Del. may 26, m.
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ENTERTAINMENT,

The LADIES of the Forest Presbyterian
Church will give an entertainment in the
Town Hall, MiddIetown, on the Evenings of
MONDAY and TUESDAY next, MAY 28th b
29th, consisting of CHARADES and MUSIC.
and, at their close, Strawberry and Ice
Cream Festival. Those having the entertain
ment in charge are making great efforts to
make it an occasion of pleasure and amuse-
ment to all who may favor them with their
presence. Proceeds for the benefit of the
church
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S. H. & E. q. FROST
nnxra Del Nav la7.

LUfEHi DeI'J lIHy y IuIIs
Ar. s. W. Hope: In answer to your inqui-
ry, "What do you think of my Evaporateo
Fruit2' | answer that have for two years
seen aud used your evaporated peaches, and
pronounce them decidedly the finest of any
have seen, coming out in color almost, il not
quite as light as il went into the evaporator.
R. NJ JONES.
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NJNE NoveoRoD FAIR.-The great market
of the eastern world has been held at this
junction of the Volgs and Olgo Rivers, in
Russia, every summer for hundreds of years.
Here the nations of Europe end Asia meet
with their products for trade. Cossack,
Chinese, Turk and Persian, meet the German
and the Greek with every variety of meFchan-
disc that mankind employs, from sapphires to
grindstones, tea, opium, fur, food, tools and
fabrics, and last but not least, medicines. J..
G. Aver & Co.'s celebrated remedies from
America were displayed in an elegant bazar
where the Doctor himself might sometimes be
seen. They are known and taken on steppes
of Asia as well as the prairies of the West,
and are an effectual antidote for the diseases
that prevail in the yaourts Of the North, as
well as the huts and cabins Of the western
continent.-Lincoln n.y. Times.
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Nr,n novrp raI NAV la47

Mr. s. w. Hope have visited several of
the fruit drying establishments, and can safe
ly say that your evaporated fruit far sur
passes any have seen, both in color and fla
vor, and fully comes up 70 all you claim for
it. j HANSON.
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DoyER Nav 8. l

DOVER, May 8, 1871.
Mr.. S. w. Hope In reference to your Dryer
must say that the fruit from it is as han i
some as any one can wish, and don't think
the quality can be disputed by any thing |
have seen in the shape of dryer.
JAMES H. TODD.
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The Supreme Court of the State of New
York has decided that J. C. Aver & Co., of
Lowell, have the sole right to use the words
CHERRY PEcToRAL for a medicine, and has
issued an injunction against F. V. Rushton,
of New York city, for selling Rushton's
Cherry Pectoral or Cherry Pectoral Lozenges,
or any other use of the name to deceive the
public. This decision of the high court in
cludes all dealers who sell any similar article.
-Poit Jefferson L. ~ Leader.
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e1elu advertisements.
STAWRERRY FESTTVAI,.

A Strawberry Festival win be held in the
Grove at Townsend, Del, on THURSDAY &
FRIDAY EVENINGS, MAY 3lst and JUNE
Ist, 1877 The tables will be supplied with
all the delicacies Of the season. Proceeds for
benefit of the Sabbath School,
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The Attorney General Of New York,
being unable to make any use of the
alleged confession Of Tweed has returned
the papers to the ex- Boss, and declined
to release him from Jail.
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DoyER HUNDRED, May Q, 1877.

Mr. S. W. I'd The peaches dried by
your Evapo' ator are the best and brightest
ever saw. The apples and pears you dried
for me are certainly handsome.
CHAS. C. BABBlTT.
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Hon. Henry McIves has been unan-
imously elected Associate Justice Of
South Carolina.
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The servians are ready to take the
field with 40, 900 men if the Russians
will pay the expenses.
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SPoTs upon the Sun do not visibly diminish
its brilIiancy, but spots, pimples or blotches
upon the face, neck or arms seriously detract
from female beauty. They may, however, be
completely removed by the daily use Of
Glenn's Sulphur Soap. Depot, Crittenton's
No. I, 9Th Avenue, N. Y. Hills Hair and
Whisker Dye, black or brown, 80 cts.
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Dover, May 9, 1877.
Mr.. s. w Hope: The peaches and apples
dried by your fruit dryer are the incest look
ing, and the finest tasted, ever saw.
]. J. NIVIS0N.
Even very ripe soft peaches dry in this
Evaporator nearly as light colored as they
are when first put in.
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A TERRIBLE CASE OF HYDRoPHoBIA. -
A case Of great interest to the medical
profession involving a horrible death,
has occurred in Philadelphia. On
Christmas eve Michael Crosson, a bar
tender in a saloon at Eighteenth and
Naudain streets, in the south western
part Of the city, was bitten by terrier
dog in the cellar where he went to draw
ale. The wound was not deep and
healed in short time. A few days
ago the old wound began to pain him,
and a red eraplion appeared, which ap-
peared and disappeared two or three
times On Tuesday Of last week, Mr.
Crosson went to bed with a pain 10 bis
shoulder and arm. DR.. Carroll was
called to attend him, and administered
a powerful anodyDe The patient grew
worse, and at 10 o'clock that night the
physician was informed Of the circum-
stances Of the biting, and Crosson was
told that be must prepare for death.
He continued to grow worse, and at
l 80 o'clock Thursday morning sprang
from his bed in delirium. Four men
could scarcely hold him, and he died
in an hour after from exhaustion. The
peculiarities Of the case to the medical
profession are that the patient was kept
under the influence of anodynes nitrate
Of amyl being given and morphia His
mind remained clear up to within an
hour of bis death.
Thomas Welsh, of Cambridge, Mass
also died on Wednesday Of hydrophobia,
of the worst type. He was bitten by
a dog last Christmas
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DOVER. Nav 9. lsi

DOVER, May 8, 1877.
Ar S. W. Hope: The peaches and apples
dried by your fruit dryer are the pretiiest
ever saw. J. A. SLAUGHTER.
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@The circulation of 1.-THE TINES" is
much larger than that of any other daily pa
per in this City or State, with the single ex-
ception of the Ledger, and is constantly in
ereasing.
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SPECIAL NOTICE :!

We offer this Month the following Special Bargains
THE CLOTH DEPARTMENT.
Casmeres Pads and Stripes for Boys
at As. So so, rs and ST 90 per yard.
Cassmeres Fancy Pads Stripes and Mixed Styles for
Young Men, at Is cts CO. 25 so, and 81 IS per yard
Gasmeres in Plain and Hair Stripes Middleaged
Men, at l 90, 25, l so, rs and 50 90 per yard.
Handsome e4 Awool sungs for all ages at2 So So co.
So so and 81 90 per yard
Fine French GA Cloths in Granite Diagonal and Plain Dark
Navy Blue Seal Brown and Black for Coats and Vests from
So SO to 81 so per yard.
Fine Black English GA Worsted in Diagonal and Plain
Twills, from So so to 81 so per yard
Fine French Black Doeskin Cassimeres from dollar
half dollars and half per yard suitable for Pants
and Vests
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Hon. George Ii. Boxer, Minister to
Russia, has been relieved.
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WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT.
LINEN DEPARTMENT.
LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS DEPT

One lot Of Ladies' White Hoes TO- 124 lot of La
Striped Hoes at 10 20 and 20 One lot of Ladies' regular
White Hose at 20 cts One lot Ladies Extra Quality Bbgan Embrod
cred and Ie Thread Hose from so 81 2 of Misses White
and CoOred Hose 10 l2 One lot Misses regular made Hose at
20 cts One lot Ladies' Gauze Vests High Neck Long Sleeves all
40 80 and 6s cts One lot of Cdens Gauae
Vests 81, 40, so and 60 - -
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Mistellanpous.
GROWERS
AND ALL WHO WANT AN
Evaporator for Drying Fruit
ARE INVITED TO SEE THE TRIAL
OF TIE
DELAWARE FRUIT DRYER,
AT DOVER,
On WEDNgSD4Y, NAY %. 1877


This dryer was invented for the purpose of
saving part OF my own crop Of peaches in
1875 Thousands of baskets of fruit had
rotted in my orchard The Smocks and Late
White peaches were ready to dry when . be-
gan, yet the peaches dried after that with a
common stove without CRATE bars, sold for
two hundred dollars. improved the dryer
greatly in 1876 and this year, and claim that
it will dry fruits and vegetables so that they
will be nearly as light and rich in color when
they are dry as when put fresh in the evapor-
ator. That which darkens more fruit than
all else, is the vapor that is thrown of in
drying, and remains in the dryer until il
passes through all the fruit in the way to the
outlet
My invention by the use of tubes takes the
greater part of that moisture out ofthe main
chamber without its passing through the
fruit, and also supplies DRY HEAT to every FIVE
trays continually, thus retaining the natural
color of the fruit by quick drying. When
the fruit is nearly dry it is slid into mIlder
heat in the finishing chamber.
The following certificates show what is
thought by those who have seen the fruit for
two years: