The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-03

roses in bud and half-blown, happily intro
duced. Mr.. Waltz has contributed some of
the really excellent works of the Exposi-
tion, and we got our notes once so mixed
as to deny him the credit of a superb
device that was worthy of especial COM
mendation. We refer to the fine eagle and
cornucopia, from which fell a string of
harps, stars, wreaths, anchors, lyres ETC.,
shown a couple of weeks ago. Mr..
Waltz received first premium for his
display of cut roses yesterday and
'merited it. He would have merited it had
his collection been even less extensive and
recherche on account of his thoughtfulness
in carefully labelling the different pots in
which th.ev were shown. This matter of
labelling plants anaa flowers is one that we
shall read moral lecture to our exhibitors
until they learn to initiate the excellent
example of John Saul, of Washington,
whose superb collection of plants have been
SO much admired and so much more en-
joyed for his care in plainly naming each
one on label that one could read without
spectacles. There was big crowd yester-
day, but not equal to subscription day. a
week ago, and happily the pckpockets were
not about as then, when John Killien,
watchman in Floral Gallery, caught one
with his hands in lady's pocket. and
walked him up to the Bremen-street Sta
tion-house, whence he got discharged some-
how without punishment.
Mr.. Jackson's fine show of gladioli-or
gadioluses, if you prefer that orthography,
was continued on side table again yester
DAY, and gave pleasing variety to the dis
play. The show of cut roses was quite ex-
tenslye, and pleasingly supplemented the
made work that was somewhat meager
through wants of variety. Critchell had a
liberal exhibit of pots in each of which
were placed from four to dozen whether
open roses or the buds only. Sunder-
bruch followed suit with smaller collec-
ton, but many fine and some beautiful
ones Waltz with his collection
received the premium as above stated.
The Cincinnati Floral Company had their
collection shown in neat shape, and the
larger part in bud. They exhibit charm
ing collection of the varieties used in floral
decorations. such as have been exhibited by
them on former occasions. Monday next
we have another display, when the exuber-
ance of the florists imaginations will be
given free play, and the result is sure to af-
ford delightful surprise to the public.
We append recapitulation of the prem-
Inns awarded yesterday:
For the best cross, wreath, crown or
anchor. First premium, $40, to A. Sun
de! bruch & Son. second premium, 500, to
the Cincinnati Flower Company.
Best pair of pyramidal bouquets, fifteen
inches. First premium, So to Critchell;
second premium, S., A. Waltz g. Son.
Best pair of pyramidal bouquets of eight
inches. First premium, SIS, to A. Waltz g.
Son; second premium, So, to A. Sunder-
bruch & Son.
Best display of cut roses. First pre-
MUM, 500, to A. Waltz & Son; second
premium to P. B. Critchell
The judges were f. j. Lee, E. T, Osborn
and George w. Trobridge.
Mr.. Means announced that the Mexico
exhibit had, after long delay by quaran-
tine, arrived at St. Louis. and would be
brought to Cincinnati Immediately.
PATENT CAR COUPLING.
Among the exhibits in the iron and
mineral department. is a patent car COUP
ling, invented by John Rancevau, of Car
thage, 0. 1t has revolving hook, tri-
angular shaped, and is operated with long
lever, which can be handled from the en-
gine. BY the use of this coupling the
brakeman is released from all the dangers
pertaining to the old style of link and pin,
he not being required to put his arm be-
tween the cars. Heretofore cars could not
be uncoupled while on a curve, but this
triangular hook will permit the cars to be
coupled or uncoupled regardless of the 20.
stion in which the cars are placed. Rail-
road men should see this and examine it
as many an arm and hand
could be saved by the adoption of this
coupling.
GENERAL MENTION.
Among the displays in the Main Hall is
a select one OF fine watches of Grossman
make in Glashutte. The display is bv VIM,
Owen & Co., of Fourth and Main streets.
Wolff & Randolph, of 81 Arcade, have on
exhibition on the stage their acme black
ing. There are shown shoes polished with
the backing exposed to continuous flow
Of water.
The American Watch Tool Company, of
Mass, H. A. Norman, of Fourth
and Main, agent, display three lathes for
and repairing watches. In
the lathes the hollow spindle and spring
chuck are used.
James Murdoch, Jr., gives an exhibition
in Power Hall of dies, stamps and ma
chimes. The drop press is continually in
operation manufacturing Exposition
badges, and impressions in cherry wood of
the Exposition Buildings. Silver and gold |
medals struck in bas relief, the size of |
gold dollar, and containing the Lords
prayer in full, are also made here.
The sewing machine treadle movement
N Main Hall is by G. F. Jonte:
The machine always starts forward-can |
1ot run backward.
No loss of power or exhausting the mus
lies on the dead center.
The speed of the machine can be adjust
ID i'll minute degrees without removing the
)elt.
Operator can use any portion of the
troke of the treadle, and give short or
ong strokes at will.
Machine can be stopped by means of the
readle.
Operator need never to touch the band
Wheel, thus leaving both hands free to
,uide and turn the work.
Machine can be started or stopped |
It any time, can be run fast or slow by |
Using the feet alone. This new movement
an be adapted to the various sewing ma
hines
Sinking Fund Commission.