194 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



The Monitor Works, Beloit, Wk., exhibited a sample of what they term " Earm- 

 less Barb Wire." It is made of two wires, with a revolving spur between tiem at 

 regular intervals, instead of the fixed barb, that pricks an animal coming n con- 

 tact with it, and rolls without tearing. It is doubtless what it purports :o be, a 

 punisher of unruly stock, but does not injure. 



0. W. Bartlow, Omega, Inch, exhibits a combined wheel-trestle and tire-croler. A 

 very simple, practical machine for blacksmiths. 



Numerous articles entered in this book I could not find after the most diligent 

 search. Many of them were evidently not on the ground, while others may have 

 been, and were overlooked. If such was the case, I can but express my regret that 

 I failed to discover them. If exhibitors or Superintendents of Departments would 

 report to the Entry Clerk as soon as they have their goods in position their exact 

 locality, and have it noted on the books, it would materially aid the committees 

 and lessen their labors. 



This report is not as comprehensive as it should be, or as I would be glad to 

 make it had I fully comprehended what was desired until too late to remedy the 

 defect. Many of the articles merited a more elaborate description than I am able 

 to give from the meager notes taken at the time. 



Respectfully submitted. 



Giles W. Smith. 



