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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1882-10-19
SEWING MACHINES.
The Difference Between Good and

L OO1 OuCo.
We had the pleasure last Saturday of
making a call on NJ L. Dahl, at his
business Office in the building occupied
by Mrs Straube, near the Merchants s
hotel, Canton, and found him busy hand
ling his new sewing machine, the Ameri-
can, of which he is the agent for this city
and county, and of which he has IA good
supply on hand.
Mr.. Dahl is a careful and painstaking
gentleman and has machine that he can
warrant and recommend to all He ac-
ceptcd the agency of the American on the
sole ground that it is the sewing machine
of the period and has an unenvlable re-
cord as to doing good work, durability
and chcapness.
IF you intend to buy machine do not
fail to call on Mr.. Dahl. He is selling
these fast throughout the county and will
explain all the good qualities Do not be
an old fogy and buy sewing machine
made III your grandmother S days. "A
new machine made by an old and reliable
company is what you want. Buy one that
will last, do good work, that is an orna-
ment and pleasure to have. This sewing
machine received the premium for fine
and good work at our late county fair,
where MIR. Dahl showed to the satisfac-
ton of all that his machine did all that
was claimed for it. There are over 35
claims in favor of this machine and Mr..
D. will explain all by calling on him. His
team IL constantly in the field delivering
these machines to purchasers, all speak
ing in favor of it, Remember and call on
him at his headquarters. You will find
him pleasant and obliging agent to do
business with.
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Special Locals.

Don getexcited, but use Chamberlain S
collie, cholera and Diarrhoca Remedy.
1t will promptly relieve the most severe
attack of bowel complaint, and is pleasant
and safe to take Sold by
JAS LEWIS.
G. G. Lauterman,. druggist. Cedar
Rapids, says: II consider Chamberlain S
collie, cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
the. best in the market" All who use it
acknowledge its superior excellence Sold
by JAS. LEWIS.
The scarcity of grain will compel many
farmers to feed new oats sooner than is
judicious, and as safeguard against
collie, they should keep Chamberlain's
collie, cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at
hand Half bottle never fails to cure
the worse case of collie in horse Sold
by JAS LEWIS.
Nothing that will take it's place-An-
other jewel to the crown of honor won by
the grand achievements of an Iowa pro-
duct Messrs. Hyatt & Son, of hilli-
cothe, Iowa, says: ''NVe have been sell
ing Chamberlain's collie, coera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy for about five years, and
take pleasure in saying that it has always
given the best satisfaction. We never
have to recommend it to person but once
There is nothing we know of that will
take its place or do its work for bowel
complaint in all forms . Only fifty cents
per bottle. Sold by JAS. LEWIS.
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True to Her Trust.

Too much cannot be said Of the ever faithful wifo
and mother. constantly watching and caring for
her dear ones, never neglecting single duty in
their behalf. When they assailed by disease
and the system should have thorough cleansing,
the stomach and bowels regulated, blood purihed,
and malarial poison exterminated, she must know
that Electric Bitters the only remedy. They
the best and purest medicine in the world and
only cost so cents. Sold by T. w. Hood.
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Asphaltum paint for barns, sheds, etc.
only 60 cents per gallon.
ST. CROIX LUMBER COMPANY.

For colds, coughs, asthma, in short for
any and all arrangements of the lungs or
respiratory organs, or for any complaint
tending towards consumption, nothing is
so reliable as Ayers cherry pictorial. In
all ordinary cases it is certain cure, and it
affords sure relief even in advanced stages.
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HOUSE To RENr:-For particulars in
quire of F A Gale, Canton, D 7.

HOUSE To RENT-For particulars in
quire of F a Gale, Canton, D 7.
The handsomest line Of Cloahs and
Oolnaans cr r Sho'cn IN Ltncol, c0unty at
.Deau's Palace Dry Goods Store.
A Boomer.
The ADVOCATE is now getting out its
fall immigration edition and will appear
the latter part of this month This is to
be one of the solid kind, which will ad-
yertise this city and county as no other
medium ever did. The paper will be
gotten up entirely of home matter, of in
terest to all, and will see that at least two
copies of this issue is placed in the hands
OF every farmer in the county, who will be
requested to send them to a friend from
which section he came from, and may in
duce to come west and locate around him.
This edition will be gotten up especially in
the interests of immigration and will be a
true index and representative of live
town and fine county, which needs capi-
talists and settlers A town and county
having and possessing so many advan-
tages and facilities cannot long remain un-
known and therefore are willing and in.
tend to do our share Of the good work.
This paper, going into the family of every
settler in the county, will be an excellent
advertising medium, and as the expense
incidental to the getting up of this edition
| will be more than we can afford to bear, a
representative of this office will call upon
all our business men for his card or line ol
business and hope to receive liberal re-
spOnse. This is a favorable month fol
this undertaking and hope to have the
paper out in time to reach the land
seeker SO that he can yet come and sec u.
and our wheat and corn bins before freez-
ing weather sets in, and know our wide
awake agents will do their share Of the
work.
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"A AAO4 COA ALCm.
Messrs. Thomas Thorson & Co. have
taken possession of the building vacated
by the Dakota Loan a. Trust Co., and all
can now transact business with this live
real estate fsm, east side of court house
square. We learn that Mr.. and Mrs.
Thorson will occupy the rear part of this
building as their residence.
Sam Thorson is meeting with good sue
cess in draying about town. He gives
close attention to all orders and executes
them promptly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thorson took the Mon
day noon train on trip to Parker and
Swan Lake. Mrs. T. has valuable farm
near Parker.
Chris. Thorson expects to start livery
barn in town as soon as he can get loca-
ton. He understands the business and
intends to have good outfit.
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Satin DeLyoa Dol'nans, Diagonal
Cloth Dolmons and Cloaks, Fur 7rimns-
ed Dolmans and Cloaks, Plush Trimmed
Do1n,ans and Cloals and all tie ve,y
latest styles at N B Dean e Cos.
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A General SfaI,anetIe.

Never such a rush made for any drug store
as is at T. W Hoods for trial bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds. All persons affected with asthma,
bronchitis, hoarseness, severe coughs, any atfec
ton of the throat and lungs, can get trial bottle
atnrn.
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Land Ofice at Y.nktor, d. +. Oct l6, 1884,
Notice Is her.b by gwen that the following nnmed
settler has filed notice OF his intention to make final
proof supports of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before q ark Of district court. Lincoln
county b. =. at Canton the county seat, on Mon
day Nov. 27, 1852, 10 a. III. viz: Sarah Wood wife
OF John Wood who his been adjudged insaiie.
Homestead eitry No. 1886 (Sfoux Fall series) for
the lots 4 And2 northwest or. Sec. Twp 80 range
~. He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence uron and ctiltiyatian Of
said Land, viz: d. H. Hawn,. charles Stanley, ".
=. Smith aud ]. Smith al Of canton, y, T.
q. -. WExTKh, Register.
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Land Office at Yankton, Dakota, oct. IL. 1882. =
has filed notice OF his intention to make final proof
i'll support of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before Wa. NJ. Cuppctt clerk district court
on Saturday, Nov. 25. 1882, iOA. IL. viz:
Ole Peterson, homestead No, 6608, tSioux Falls
series,) for the lots 4 north west II 80 -96-50 He
names the following witnesses to prove his contin-
residence upon, and cultivation, of said land
viz: Nils Larson, Lewis Egerstrom, John Peterson
aud Adolph Peterson all OF Brooklyn, Oak.
G. A. WETrEE, Register.
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Church Directory.
CoNGEEGATloNAL.-Servic every Sunday morn
lng and evening by Rev. l.. Kingsbury.
NErHoDIsr.-Service every Sunday morning ana
evening by Rev. II. L, Soule. temporary.
EPIscoPAL.-Service every other Sunday by Kew.
Thomas Stafford,
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN "NoRwaaIAx."-By
Rev. E. Olson
LUTHERAN BErHLkHEH "NORWKGIAA.'-by
Rev. o, E. HOfstad.
The above denominations all have their
own church edifces.
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G. A. wErrKR, Register.

Land Office at Yanlton, Dak., Oct. 16, 1ss2.-
Notice is hereby given that the following g-named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim and that said proof
will be made before VIM. NJ. Cuppet, the clerk of
the district court of Lincoln county, d. T., at
Canton, the county seat on
Monday, November, goth, 1852, 10a. M.
as follows: William G. Betchel D. T No 4499 for the
north u northeast Il southwest Or northeast Or
northwest Or southeast Or Sec n 796-5l- He namesus
the following witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
Bartlett Minot, NJ. Ii. White, w. s. Bonnine and
John Sanford all OF Brooklyn, Dak.
s q. A WETTEI, Register.
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New Stock.

NJ l.. Syverud, our jeweler and watch
maker, has just stocked his store, next
door to the postofice, with new invoice
of clocks, Of all shapes and prices,
watches, jcwclry and silverware, and now
is the time to call on him. His store is
a model of neatness to behold and he has
spared no expense in making it SO.
Clocks, of all descriptions, are arranged
on his shelves, and the wonder is how the
selection was made SO complete The
show cases are elegantly and artistically
arranged, filled with bright and hand
some patterns Of jewelry, comprising
chains, charms, rings, bracelets, gold and
silver watches. pins, earrings, scarf-pins,
etc. etc. Mr.. Syverud wishes you to call
aud inspect his stock before going else
where to buy and asks a share Of your
patronage.
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Wanted.

From 1900 to 5000 bushels of rye, f;q
which ! win psy the highest market price.
A q VROarAN
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Casady Sulky Plow, Rockford Sulky
Plows, and the celebrated Stoughton wag-
on for sale by Ole Thompson Don't fail
to call on him, learn prices and inspect
before buying elsewhere.
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Until further notice Is given you will find
at the Exchange mill, Canton, our price
on flour: Pond Lilly (straight) sl65 per
sack Half Patent 81 80 per sack
L. ~ Hill.
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Sale.

Please announce through your paper that have
Kiln Of number one brick just burnt which I
offer the same for sale at the sum OF eight dollars
per thousand at tho yard of e. Smith, one and one
half mile from Beloit. E. SMITH.
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Teachers Examination,

Teachers Examination.
The semi-annual examination of candi-
dates for licenses to teach in the public
schools Of Lincoln county, D. T., will be
held in the court house, at Canton, Oct
3lst, 1882. All applicants are expected to
be in the room promptly at O'Clock A. NJ.
Each one will please bring Appleton S
fourth reader, pen, ink and legal cap
paper. J. ALLIBoNE, Co. Supt.
Lennox, Oct. 7th, 1882.
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No need to go away from home now
when you want furniture You will find
elegant and tasty bedroom sets at all
prices at the store of H. Woerz, next door
to this Office.
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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
Fire Insurance Association Limi-

Flre insurance Association Ilml-#
ted.
On the thirty first day Of December, 1881.
tits located in London England. The amount of
its capital stock is S5,009,000. The amount Of its
capital stock paid up is 81, ,00S, 900.
Cash on hand and in the hands OF other personsi
S. 11S,142.08
Zee schedule s1,ss1,els.
Debts for premiums g., ,951.N
All other securities II, ,273.93
Total assets 1873, ,29l .5S
AMOUNT due to banks or other creditors 2,l61.23
Losses unadiusted 80, ,423.19
All other claims against the company 12,5Ol.1s
Total liabilities 98085.60
OITY OF LONDON,
Kingdom Of Great Britain.
Robert Nigil T. Kingscote, G. B. NJ. P. Chairman
and William Palm Edinburgh, Genl. Manager of the
Fire Insurance Association Limited, being suly
sworn, depose and say tina. the foregoing is full
true and correct statement of the affairs e said
company that the said insurance company is the
bona fide owner of at least One Hundred Thous-1
and Dollars of actual cash capital invested in the
State and United States Stocks and bonds, or in
bond and mortgages of real estate unincumbered,
and worth double the amount for which the same
is mortgaged and they are the above described
officers OF said Insurance Company.
r. NIGTL +. kINGsccTE, Chairman.
W.P CLINBUnGH, Genl. Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this I'd day
of March 1882. JOHN BRIDGES,
fsEAL Notary Public.
TERRITORY OF DAKOTA,
Office of Auditor.
the undersigned, Auditor of the Territory of
Dakota, hereby certify that the above is correct
copy of the statement of the condition of the above
mentioned company OH the 31st day of December,
1881, shown by the original statement, and that
the said original statement is file in this
office.
In testimony whereof hereupto subscribe my
name and ahix my official seal, this 5th day of
September, 1882. L. NJ. PURDY
[sEALl Territorial Auditor.
THE TERRITORY OF DAKOTA.
Auditors Office.
Whereas, the Fire Insurance Association located
in the City of Londcn, England has filed in this
Office sworn statement of its condition the
thirty first day of December, A. D., 1881, in ac-
eordance with the provisions of act of the Legs
latiye Assembly of the Territory of Dakota relat-
ing TO Insurance Companies, approved February
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Land for Sale
On Long Time.

$50 Acres, Sec. s1-9s-4s, Lyon County
32O s. x, Sec. 10-9s-48
100 N. w. a, Sec. 15-96-4S
320 Sec. 28-9S-4S
800 s. y, Sec. 8-97-48 Sioux
100 " S. E. Sec. 7-97-4S
FRED p. DEAN,
40 SIOUX CITY, L.
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Good 5-year-old team, harness and
wagon for sale on easy terms.
n. NOBLE.
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PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT
Having purchased the Carter Bros half
interest in the ADVOCATE, the undersign-
ed gives notice that all accounts due the
ADVOCATE since its existance must be
paid to G. W. HARMON.
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CITY MARKETS.

Corrected Weekly by our Enterprising
Dealers, for the Benefit OF the ReML.
ers Of the Advocate. gayf4s,s3s -.
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Or attractive stock and close prices are
6rngiuy as ne'1 Gus toners ere,y ddy. "
B Deda d Co.
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One reason Why the EXCHANGE Mill is
selling such splendid flour at SO low fig-
ures Is that there is no freight to pay on
i You win find the same bargain at 3.
Wendt.
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COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Flax, SO.
Rye, As cents.
Oats, rs cents.
Corn, 40.
Eggs, Is cents.
Hides, cents.
Turkeys, cents.
Chickens, 8 cents.
Live Hogs, $3.50.
Barley. 40 ID 45 cents,
Choice Tub Butter, IA cents.
Choice roll butter, IS cents.
Flour, choice, 81 90 per sack.
Flour, medium, $1.50 per sack.
Wheat, No. /, 80 cents.
BUILDING MATERNAL.
Finishing: Three Uppers $4,000 a 5000
Flooring. Drop Siding and Stock. -. $500 q 420O
Siding: First $500 q 500
Fencing: Number One. ne............is $500
Number Two......
Oulled d................-... 1900
Common boards ....... $500
Number Two POSI-. 1900
Dimension: ScantlinR, Joist. Timbers 22.00
Over twenty feet. ...... 1900 a 25 90
Number One Ship Lasn. 300
Number Two Ship Lath.. 25 90
Star A, Star Shingles. 425
Shaded A Shingles. ....... 375
Number One Shingles. 2bO
Lath. ....,......, ........ 400
Building Paper, y tt...... 40
FUEL.
Hard Coal. per ton ............. 1900
Oskaloosa Coal. osl...-.................. 6S7
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Land Notices.

Land office at Yankton, Dak., Oct 18th, 1882.
Notice is hereby given that the folio wing named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim aud that said
proof will be made before VIM. NJ. Cuppett, clerk
of district court for Lincoln county OAK, at Cam
ton, the county seat, on
Friday, Nov. 24th, 1882, 10 a, m viz:
John F. Crowley homestead entry No. 1U7a6, for
the Il Sc 4 sSss swqr n eqr wqr, 34-9s-
81. He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
laid, viz: Charles Vegas, L. P. Quigley, A. NJ.
Herzcg and Thomas Crowley all of Lincoln county,
D.
5 G. A., WErrRR, Register.
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All. NNps ~
HIGHEST STYLE OF THE ART.

sTorn statement Of said company filed in tbis
ONCE, find that the said Insurance Company il
vested as required by law. Therefore, / Z. NJ
Purdy, Auditor Of Dakots Territory, do hereby
certify that said said Insura nee Company is duly
ance in said Territory, fer the year endirp Decem
Der 3lst, 1881. Martin e. Rudolph, properly
appointed Agent at Canton, Lincoln county, b. r.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set NV
hand and seal this 9th day of September A. D. 1852
lsEL] l.. III. PuRDY, Auditor
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CENTENNIAL LODGE NO. 10, I, .. .. p.
Meets every Monday eve.
". 1. MARSH, n. e. n. c. NAsB, Secretary
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Civic Societies.

BLUE LODGE, A. +, i A. II.
SILVER STAR LODGE No. 4, A. F. A. n. kegu'
lar Communication Wednesday on or before the full
moon.
Special meeting every second Wednesday sfter
Regular.
o. s. CLIFFORD, ". N.
JAS LEWIS, Secretary.
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A Thorson Item.

Best quality Germantown wool only
kept at II B Dean d, Cos.
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CHAE a.
Siroc Chapter. No. 4, 4. A. N. Stated convoca-
hons on the first and third Tuesday evenings OF
each month. Visiting companions cordially tnvit-
ed to attend.
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SCANDINAVIAN SSCIKr'

CANTON LODGE NO. :, I. o. G.
Meets every Saturday REV. L. RIS6spcRY,
j. HArTLEsTAD, Secretary. W. q. L
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Acorn stoves at T. P. Thompson & Co.

Patroniso home industry by buying
your flour at Exchange Mill.
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VOL. VII.
Official Directory.

TERRITORIAL OFFICERS.
HON. r. F. PErTIaREw, Delegate to 0ongrsss,
Sioux Falls, Oak.
J.P. KIDDER, District Judge, Verminion. Dak.
J. W. CARTER, District Attorney. Canton,
G.. H. WIGGIS, Councilman, Canton,
DE. THOMPSON. Representative, Canton,
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COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY OFF1CERS.
WM CuPPErr, Clerk Of District Court.
ELL1NG OpsAL, Register of Deeds ana 4 1Omelo
County Clerk.
4 HUErsoN, Treasurer.
Z J.. DIXON, Sheriff.
J. J.ALLrBoNE Superintendent OF Schools.
X Il BENNETT Judge OF Probate.
O. T. BkANDHAGEN
G.. S. MILLETT, 90. Gom'r.
P. G. PARKH, ohm.
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G. NJ. Il st. p. Railway Time. Table.

&. Il n. w. Railway Time Table.
Time of departure Of Passenger Trains from
Sioux City, in effect.
Leave for Chicago and the Ess:, 1850 P. "
- 4:5o A. II.
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CITY oFRICARs.
o. 8. GIFroRB, Mayor.
JOHN FALDE, Jr. City clerk.
M. E. RUDOLPH, Treasurer.
VIM. NJ. CUPPETr,
A. Il. Brown,
JOSEPH HORN, }ALDEaNRN.
s. O. MADoLE,
J. W. HEWITT.
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Meets every Wednesday eve P. AZ. Lund, Pres.
C. 0. Satrang, Vice President. N. L. Syvarud,
Treasurer. n. NJ. Jacob.cn, Secretary. q. skart-
vedt, Editor.
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". E. RUDOLPH, High Priest.
Secretary.
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Buy the reliable Plymouth -four at
w Fl MIIJ.CR'S
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Wanted.

A good girl in private family of three.
Inquire of Mrs G. W. Harmon, near
Congregational church.
Go to L. p. Thompson & Co.'S and see
Their Westminster heating stove.
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The handsomest line Of Cloals and
Dolnaons cr.r sto'cl, IN LincoL, comty at
Dean's Palace Dry Goods Store.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-01
Wooden Boilers.

The almost incredible feat of making
steam boilers of wood was accomplished
seventy-slx years ago in Philadelphia,
where they were used to furnish steam to
the pumps for pumping up the river
water for the use Of the city water-works.
They, however, lasted only two years,
when it became so difficult to keep them
steam-tight that they were abandoned for
iron boilers. How was it possible to heat
water in wooden boilers TWAS accom-
plished by having an iron fre-box twelve
feet long, six feet wide, and two feet
deep, placed inside rectangular wooden
chest, fourteen feet long and nine feet
square, made Of plank nearly half foot
thick, securely bolted together by iron
rods passing through the planks. The
iron tire-box had eight vertical fues of
one foot in diameter, through which the
water circulated, and around which the
fire acted, and passed upward through an
oval fue, first above the fre-box, carried
from the back of the boiler to near the
front and back again, when it passed out
into the chimney. 1t was expected that
these boilers would be very economical,
on account OF the non-conductinsb prop
erty of wood ; and so they were to Ger.
tain extent, as the boilers did not need
any protecting covering.