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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

The discovery OF u process for ~euaIneIing
iron and other metal was the foundation
of the Niedringhaus mills at Granite City
and ST Louis. This discovery was the
work % +. q. and William Z. Niedring-
aaus Of 81. Louis. and was one % the
greatest commercial discoveries ever made.
Likewise, the American Steel and FoUn-
CRY Conpany's huge mills, also at Granite
City. are the growth from an industry built
UP by the discovery Of f 81. Louis man.
James G. Macsoberts. that steel could be
Cast in Z green sand mold. having a dry sand
runner. No discovery In the history OF the
Industries has had a greater erec; upon
the manufacture ot iron and steel goods.
Giles +. Filley, who recently died in 81.
Louis after an honorable career Of many
years. built up an enormous fortune from
his discovery OF the prscticabllity Of wire
g4uze oven doors for cooking stoves and
range.
The electric ventlatiRg fans. that play
~ great a part in making summer beaTa-
be. were made possible by the discovery OF
q 81. Louis man, the late Alexander Meston.
Mr.. Meston. after a series OF experiments.
devised an alternating current electric
motor. Experts said he would never do il.
but he persevered and succeeded. When
he died in 1894 electrical journals all over
tie world contained long sulogies on his
work and the benefits his life had been 20
electrical science.
But Mr.. Neston did not perfect his in
.entions. His small motors were perfect,
hut Il was found impossible to follow the
same lines in building large alternating
motors. The solution OF this problem was
the work that PiIlsbury, another st. Louis
man, successfully undertook. thereby Gre
sting another revolution in electrical en-
e;reering.
Alexander Euston, also a 81. LOUIS man.
rsvolutionized the process for the manu-
faeture OF linseed Gil by discovering a new
process. Previous to the discovery OF the
Euston process, faxseed. from which lin
seed oil is extracted. was reduced to n pulp
end the oil extracted by means of very
heavy pressure. requiring the use or ouih!
and expensive machinery. Now nearly all
the big iinseed oil manufacturers Use the
EtIston process, which. through the neces-
sity for simply cracking the hnlis OF 'he
seed. REQUIRES much lighter ard less eN-
pensive machinery. and gives better ana
mere scientifically accurate results.
Edward Walsh. Jr.. a ST. Louis mdh' aua
president OF the Missouri Glass company.
is another contributor to the improved M
GGstrial methods. He discovered "a process
by means of which a glass which gives "a
much Iigh, as any glass. and is still Opaque,
So far as seeing purposes are concerned
can be manufactured without 'hs heee"s's
CT special pressure against q pattern table.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

~uracturs that those same employers a"
engaged in.
The records do no, show that -. Louis
people have ever spent much time in at
tempting Ia develop trivial things. The
ST. Louis inventors mind seems To- have
beer, turned altogether to the development
OF something practical. and for thar rea-
son 81. louis is accredited with being the
birthplace OF but few novelties.
The frs, provision 'ur the granting ~
patents and copyrights in the United States
was made hv the trainers Of the consFi;r-
ticu. The First Congress made a law de-
fuing what Il patsuia be invention Mas. ana
empowering the issuance Of patents. since
then the United States has developed INTO
the most inventive nation OF the world. In
lSs the business Of granting patents haf
grown To such an extent that a Paten, or
fee was established. In The first wear -
the existence of This nfice-isa7-th num-
her Of patents granted was As. IT, iA-'. the
number had grown 70 St3. oGt Of 1.'*S APP
p'icstions. In 1850. G2.Ol2 applications were
made, and ;5.si7 patents Were granted. In
fS9a. 4!.04S applications were made. and
26.c92 patents were granted. The Largest
number 81 applications ever made in one
year was in 1877. when $50 requests Ner-
made. The number granted. however, was
nearly -" less tnsU in lS%'. being only
y! .1Si. The next year the number Of an
rlications fell OF 10 25.Si.. while the num-
her granted was - 3f1.
People have been invsu,iHg things since
the year I. | suppose declares Frederick
I, X. cornwall. one OF the successful patent
attorneys in 81. Louis. And they hav.
been pa:enting these inventions for many
years. Perhaps one OF the oldest patents
ever granted was that given FOR 4 con-
,riysnce which was to Ice Fastened Ia a
cows tail to prevent her from switching 1t
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

WRITES FoR II SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
inventive minds IN -. Louis are working
overtime JUS, now. They are getting ready
10 present great things TO the people VINO
I.jlI come to view tn" great St Louis
Worlds Fair in 1893. Patent attorneys say
there has been no p"rceptibie increase IN
the number OF inventions actually granted.
"a the Fair is too remote yet; nut mas
been a great increas. in the number of In
Guiries concerning the methods OF secur-
ing inventions, and there are signs Of in
creased activity in the inventive field.
ST. Louis was never 4 city in which the
number OF inventors was large; Int st
Louis men have invented many Il the
most important things that are now IN
general usa in the industries. Several large
fortunes have been made from these in
~entiuns. In fact, some of the largest in
~tustries in 81. Louis owe their origin and
growth to some invention. by means 81
which the industry in which they engage
has been revoiutionlZei.
The first pneumatic hammer. as ii is now
known TO the trade. and Is IN general use.
was the invention Of d ST. Louis nan.
Benjamin Brazelle was the inventor. and
his discovery was by accident. Brazclle
built a steam pumping engine in EoYers
shops fer q company OF which Charles 4.
thouteau was president. The pump in the
engine hammered the ends of the cylinder
until their very existence was threatened.
i5raZel.e thought to solve this by 80 ar
ranging a chisei that the vibrations Of the
piston would deliver impacting blows on
the head pf the tool. A block Of wood was
placed under the sharp edge OF the chisel
II hold il in place. and it was found that
lhe light taps ON the head of the tool drove
the chisei into the wood. Then IL metal
block was placed under the ch!sel. and the
chisei cut into this. Likewise with stone.
The blows against the head of the chis-L
were very light ones. but were given with
great fdpicity and revealed the fact tina, a
series Of quickly delivered taps viii do
the work that it was previously thought
required very heavy hamnerinc. Later
Brazelle invented the first pneumatic ham
arer Cor heavy work.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06
Farne's Rewards. - =

THE Chicago Tribune intinates that, even
n republics are ungratefui." our great
men are not forgotten.
still" said the ole friend who had called
10 converse with the venerable sage, sin
Your advancing age II must be comfort 10
know your fame Is secure"
Yes" replied the aged scientist. 81 am
told there Is a new disease ana a s-csns
cigar Qamsd for NE.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06
J. S. THURMAN:
Who Has Found New Ways of
Harvesting Air and Using It.

.Just az the present lime there i no more
interesting question &" inventors Of the
country than that Of ~pucInatics. one ~
III. young -. l.ouis inventors who has de-
voted the h-St part Of several years to
this question, and has at last resolved il 70
a working basis in . number OF profitable
yeutars,, is John \. Thurman. Mr.. Thur
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into the milk bucket - the mixers face,
Another odd invention. granted in rs. was
for a revolving hrcarm. which was in real
itv :hc foundation Of tho Colts revolver.
The description 81 the patent r"ciJc- that
II is a irearm with \ revolving cylinder
4 tripod. and that il i designed ="
shoot both round and sluarr bullets the
former fer killing christians. ana the latter
rrr kiilius Turks.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-06

The records o. the Patent Office show
thar the East j. the great inyeutiug section
~ the country. although there are many
patents issued to people in the M!ddis West.
Reports for three weeks recently show that
New York leads with Il total NJ 2i7. Illinois
comes next with a total Of lfS. PenuSylVa-
MIA has III; Massachusetts. ll5: ohio. ~.
New Jersey. y. Connecticut. -; Missouri.
-. and California. "a Tie greatest number
of inventions are granted To people OF those
States IN which there Al" the greatest
humber Of manufactu1.us industries. Ag-
riculturai States. lik" Missouri and other
Western States, produce comparatively few
inventions.
Tho field Of technical information that a
patent attorney must acauaint himself with
Is wide He is called upon to file apYiica-
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-17
Perrynlan Notes.

PERUVIAN. August l5.-The o. q. A. NJ
picnic at Old Baltimore took place on Wednes
day. August 8, and was greatly enjoyed by a
large number OF persons from this Teighbor-
no ID and Aberdeen A tournament was Il
feature OF tn occasion. Mr.. oscar Johnson
won the honor of browning the queen.
There was also picnic at the Hiph House.
but otherwise there has been little movement
vicinity. the oppressive hot weather COMPEL.
ing everyone to keep in the shade 1t Il
been tlighily cooler since the storm Sunday
evening. but 1t is to be regretted THAT the rain
did not contine for day or two instead of Il few
moments. All vegetation has Il parched ap-
pe4rance. The corn, while still far from ma
turity, looks like the fodder was dry enough
to cut for winter use. For the sake OF I'LL
things living, both human and VeRetE Bile, We
hope tue thermn urter will soon abandon its
pre- ent "xalt. post on and that the blessed
rain will fall In such quantiti rs to reviv' the
brown pal lures and settle the dust so that driv.
ing for pleasure may not be entirely Il thing o.
the past
A game of base ball was played ~ Perryman
on Tu sday afternoon between the home team
and the Union uine. The Pnrryman boys were
the victors
Consider bic illness is reported. but ali the
pa1tent| arr said 10 be doing as well az could
be exp"ctrd in such weathe'.
Master Il RI GosIIng is visiting Mrs. E liza
beth CrNnin
Miss Maggie Mcdonald is spending a lew
days in baltimore.
Misses Stella and Theresa Eeating. of RaIti.
more, are guests Of Misses Mary and Greta
McGuigap.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-17
Visit To the Jail.

Mr.. Goldsborough 8. Griffith, President Of
Rev. W. G. Stoudenmire, A. NJ. the general
agent of the society, visited the Hartford Jail
aud almshouse last week, and report as fol-
lows:
1.-THE jail at Bel Air contains six prisoners
all male, three white and three colored-all
there on petty charges. The sanitary condi-
ton Of the institution lie as good as can be ex
pected under the existing circumstances. A
now jail Is needed. No smount Of improve
ment can make the I'll safe and healthy. A
very small additional tax would insure q safe
and modern jail to the people Of Hartford
county. There have been no religious services
OF late for the prisoners In this institution.
Mr. Andrew Kiuhsrt, the sheriff. and Mr..
George Baker, warden, showed us every
courtesy possible on our visit to this iDstitu-
ton.
1.-The almshouse at Bel Air contains thirty
four inmates-white male, eighteen; white
female, four; colored male, eight; colored
female four. Two are children, boy of four
years, and the girl, one year old. The sanitary
and other conditions are fairly good with the
exception OF one of the colored departments
which seems to be neglected. takes great
deal more effort and care to keep the room
Of the colored insane clearly than 1t does foI
the white insane. No one except those who
have to do with this unfortunate class has an,
idea Of the eternal vigilance and constant car.
that is needed In this work. The mstron be
ing sick is perhaps an explanation Of this COLI
dition Of affairs. The superintendent, MIR.
Noah Small, being absent, his wife, the matror
arranged to have an assistant to show III
through the institutions. We received every
courtesy and kindness at the hands of the
matron. e.
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ABINGDON, August 15-Must of our Gamers
have started up their canning houses, Messrs.
&. and +. smith were the first to commence
operation. having started packing on Friday
of la. week.
est weather ever known by our oldest inhabit-
ruined. the corn and pasture fiji Ids and even
bushes are drying up.
One ot the trains on the Baltimore and Ohio
ti0los ON Mr. e. W. Bakers farm at Seweli
station and il burned over about twenty acres
and some wool and, before II could be ex.
tinguished. The blaze could be sc n coming
out OF the tree tops
Miss Jessie ElfOuhpad. of Baltimore, is visit
ing Miss Kate Cunningham.
MISS Blanche and MIR. Charlie Fossett, of
Baltimore. are Spcndiuv some time with their
aunt. Mrs Thomas MCGaw.
Miss hliziheth L.. Meter is the guest of Mrs
N. A. GOrreil, of Darlington.
Miss b. ssie Baldwin. of Havre de Grace, and
Miss 3ertie kimhle, of Baltimore. are visiting
the Misses kimbie, near here.
The sunday school OF Abingdon NJ. E
Church held their annual picnic on Bush
River. near otto Point, on Tuesday OF last
week and all had good time
Misses Venonah and Susan Hussey, of Baiti-
more, are visiting the Misses Mugness, OF Bel.
camp.
Crabs are said to he plentiful and very fine
in Bush River. and fishing with hook and lin,
is reported good.
Miss Bertha Lilly. of Wilmington, returned
to her home yesterday, after spending somc
time with relatives at Hartford furnace. Z.
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EDGEwooD, August l4-Edgewood N. E
Church held its annual picnic on August 9th,
at Cedar Grove; the attendance was very
large, fifteen gallons OF ice cream being easl,
disposed Of. ball b rats, foot balls, swings
etc, were in constant use all day aud every
thing went along smoothly until late in tn,
afternoon, when the pleasure was slightly
marred by an accident which happened to Nj
VIM. Lelzinger, he receiving bad cut or
the forehead by swing board.
Our tomatoes and corn are failures on &C.
count of the drouth, our gardens are suffer
ing also.
Mrs. DimpteI returned from Atlantic City
on Monday night
Miss Effie Ely is visiting her aunt, Mrs
Weber, at Cedar Grove.
Miss Ella L-rZinger, Of Philsdelphis, is thu
guest Of Mrs. Le,ziuger, near Edgewo"d
Mr.. Edward Maccements, Of Baltimore, T.
spending the month Of August with Mrs. F
Rembold.
very enjoyable Grabbing party was held
at Maxwell Point last week by some OF til.
young people Of Edgewood. Fifty dozen
crabs were caught and delightful day wa:
spent by all.
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Miss Jerusha h. Jordan.


Miss Rosa Duncan, Of Baltimore, is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Duncan
Of near Norrisville.
Miss Helen Phillips, of North East, Cecil
county, is visiting friends in Hartford.
| Mrs. Belt and her daughter. Miss Elise
Belt, OF Washington, d. c., are visiting Miss
| Alice Wilson, of Lapidum.
| Mr.. Murray Hawkins, of Baltimore, is Wis
iting bis grandmother, Mrs. Rachel Strong, OF
| Worthwhile.
/ Mrs. Ella A. B. Scott, Of Baltimore county,
is visiting her sister in-law, Mrs. Mollie
Worthington, near Darlington.
Mrs. Evs Campbell and her daughter, Miss
| Nellie Campbell, of West Chester, Pa. are
guests of Mrs Campbell's brother Mr.. Milton
| e. Smith. Of near Worthwhile
Miss Kate Fowler. Mr.. J. Wilson Gladder,
| OF Baltimore, Mr.. Harry GLADDEN. aud his sis,
ter, Miss Hattie, OF The Rocks, spent last Sun
day with Mr.. J. C. Dawson, Of Forest HILL
Mr.. Harry Yagle, Of Baltimore, is visiting
Mr.. j. C. Dawson. of Forest Hill.
Mr.. John Shertzer. OF Alexandria, Virgins,
Mr.. b. F. shertzer, of Fort Wayne, Indiana,
Mr. Il. H. shertzer, OF Philadelphia and Mrs.
H. E. NJ. Oebme and her son, Herbert, were
guests Of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Shertzer, of Churchville, last week.
Mrs. Eliza Michael, Of Harrisburg, Pa, lie
visiting her brother-in-law, Mr.. Henry Clay
Michael, Of Aberdeen.
Mrs. Ava Irwin and daughter, Edith, of
Aberdeen, are visiting relatives in rsiolo, Pa.
Mr.. aud Mrs. George W. Dom, Of Washing
ton, ID. G., are visiting Mr.. H. NJ. Courtney,
Aberdeen.
Miss Grace Wilcox, of Baltimore, 10 visiting
her sister. Mrs. Edel. near Fallston.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Stewart Herring and the
Misses Herring. of Baltimore, are spending
the summer at Stepney.
Miss Mary Wood. of Fallston, is a guest Of
her cousin. Miss Mary Starr, OF Western Run,
Baltimore county.
Miss Minnie Hess, Of York, is visiting rels-
lives near Madonna.
Miss Kate Upton, of Butler, Baltimore coun
ty, is visiting Mrs. H. q. Carter, Of Fountain
Green.
DIR. and Mrs. Haymaker. have returned to
their home in Pittsburg, from pleasant visit
10 Mrs. Haymaker's parents, Mr.. and Mrs H.
VI. Laird, of Adv.
Mr.. Richard r. Harkins and Mr.. John
Ensor, Of Baltimore, were guests of relatives
near Pylesville this week.
Mr.. Joseph Stansbury, of Baltimore, was
Il guest of his father, Mr.. j. B. Stansbury, OF
Clermont Mills this week.
Miss Pearl STREET., Of Baltimore, is visiting
ut the residence Of Mr.. Henry Macatee, near
Pylesville.
Mr.. John Mccoy, OF Baltimore, lie visiting
his father-in-law, Mr.. Jacob b. MetzeI, of
Fawn Grove.
Mr.. Elwood Harry and family, who have
been visiting relatives near Pyle-ville, have
returned to their home in Brook, Indiana.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-17
The bel Air and Havre de Grace
Railroad.

The engineers are busiIy engaged in look
ing over az d surveying The routes which have
been suggested for the proposed trolley road
which will connect the county seat with our
fair city on the Susquehanna. with a view to
making Il selection Of the best and most
feasible grade. A definite route will he chosen
and the cons ruction of the road commenced
as soon as the right of way shall he granted
by few hindering persans or condemned by
act o! law. The route which will most pro
baby be adopted, runs by way OF Aldino,
the people OF Darlington and Aberdeen not
having shown sufficient interest in the matter
to warrant the depression which would be
necessary In order to reach those points.
In this connection 1t will be remsmb ered
that Cecil county has lately voted S5S, 600 to q
similar enterprise and the Commissioners Of
that county, with an eye open to the future
and It's promises, have granted the right of
way upon the county roads for a single track
line between EIkton and Chesapeake City,
thus opening opportunity for the establish
ment of business enterprises aud private
dwellings which are now closed by rack Of
sufficient rapid transit.
The advantages to the coun y, from road
OF the character proposed. providing for the
transportation OF passengers and the rich
products of n cannir community like Thai
which inhabits the districts to BE- traversed
cannot he over estimated, and 1t Is to be
sincerely hoped that the prof ct may not be-
sbandoued through the extreme rapacity oil
certain individuals happily but few in mum
ber,) who invariably demand the price OF a
whole hog as the value Of pound Of pork.
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FEDERAL HILL, Angus Is The roads are
neing scrapeu III this section, and VIC have
dust to turn.
|, like "Uucle Bush" of Vale will say tha,
we should think more seriously about the
anime in ludia. as he says, II small sum would
b. very acceptable and would do lots of good.
One dollar will keep one of the Indians for
Two months Let us all give dollar
The steam thresher can b. beard on all side,
now. The grain is turning out we'll.
Harold q. ~mrhsnn hsS purchased a new
Columbian graphophnne of he latest pattern.
'ud has It Mt the store for the ainuse msut OF
mis- customers.
The Bethel congregation held their praye
meeting at Mr. Robert Wiiey's last Wednes
day evening.
Moonlight nights, races, ruuaways and
breakdowns. No one hunt as yet.
Canning has begun. Lots of work for
month or two
Miss Marie Patterson. who has been visiting
Ter parents, has returned to her home i'll Bal
tlmore
Master Frank STREET., of Parkton, is visiting
relatives here.
The visitors from Baltimore are too uumer-
GUS to mention.
And is 1t rain we want? Well | guess So.
The glass registers 1909 today Hot il the
word. HAPPY JACK
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COLE, August 14.-rhis section was visited
last week by heavy thunder storm. accom-
panied BY terrific wind storm, whit did cor"
siderable damage, tearing up trees and break
ing off field corn.
The hot weather is still with ua. the Their
mOmeter going over the 1909 mark for severa
DAYS.
MIR. Thomss E. Kirby can boast OF the fines
field OF tom atoes seen this season. They ar
now ripening a little, which will necessitat,
his starting his canning house uext week.
Messrs. K. p and u. NJ. Mitchell have got.
ten their hands from Baltimore and expect II
start canning corn the first of the week.
The colored folks are now holding theil
camp meeting at Sidney Park, much to the
satisfac ion of the young folks who eau h'
seen there in great numbers, accompanied b,
their sweethearts, who enjoy seeing the col
Ored brother yet happ'.
We are sorry TO note the death of Mrs Ed
ward Kirby, of Conowingo, she being forme
school teacher of this place. aud also a daugh
ter in-law of Mr.. Thomas Kirby
LIBERTY EELLS
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EInmOrtOn News.

EMMoRToN, August 15.-Our enterprisng
canher, Mr.. George William McComas, the
first to commence canning, Il now in fun
blast. He r"''~rrs that the prospt cts ave poor
for good 'r p OF m,io.>
Mrs j mes Hnge, OF Washington, is
visiting Mrs Henr. G. Wilson
Miss Mary A. Harlan, of Baltimore, is visit
ing Miss Alir" II Wilson
The attractive home of Miss Ida Plowmau
is filled with fascinating youns ladies'. In tue
morning the lawn is dotted with crCQuet play
ers, and in the evening can be hea d the sweet
vocal and instrumental music, which charms
the heart OF man
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-17
Chnrenviile Affairs.

CHURCHvILLE, August ia very good
audience gatheIed TO bear Rev {. ID. Wilson
on Tuestay evening The lecture. on the in
reresting suhjt C: of ''Marylapders -" was much
appreciated A solo was rendered by Mi =
knell, of Baltimore, preceding the lecture
The silver Offering Oh behalf of the Ladies'
Aid s. ciety, together with the sale OF ice
cream on the church lawn, amounted to over
SIS, which will be used for repairs on the
church property.
There are several small Camp Eudcavors'
In this neighborhood.
Mrs Mearns, of Cecil, and Mrs. Weaver, Of
Wisconsin, are visiting their cousin, Mrs
II. Ball.
The following are at ars. Sarah Barnes:
Mrs. Rohte and family, of Pniiade' phia; Mrs.
Nnell and daughter, Mrs Emma Barnes and
family and Mr.. Howard Gilbert, all OF BaIti-
more.
Mrs. Lefever, of Philadelphia, has returned
from recent visit to her brother, Mr.. Oscar
Black burn.
Miss Louise MunnikhuyseD, who has been
sitting Mrs. ). e. WATSON, has returned home
Miss Kinzer is the guest of Hrs. Bennett
Barnes.
Mrs. Scarborough and Master Miller, OF
Trenton, and Miss Mahle McGonigaI, of Lapi-
dunn, are with the Misses McGougal.
Mics K. Jane Anderson has returned from
BEL Air
Mr. Elwood Bailey and family, of Baltimore
are at Mrs. Wakeland's.
Mrs. H"ge, OF West Virginia, and her daugh-
| ter, Mrs. Uaugherty, of South Carolina, have
| heen spending a few days at Mr.. X. Harris
Archer's. AsCANIUs.