1873.] 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
399 
the Eureka Chemical Works, Clayton, Mich. This is a 
grand offer, the best we have seen lately. Our corre- 
spondent at Clayton, though long a resident and the 
village a small one, does not know where the "Chemi- 
cal Works " are, and says that the honest men ot the 
place feel disgraced that such a humbugging advertise- 
ment should hail from that place. 
A LOVE MAGNET. 
The days of "love powders" have gone— things are 
done by electricity now and we have the " love magnet." 
The Commune in Paris did much evil, and one of the 
worst of its acts was to drive "Leverrier, the great 
French chemist, scientist, and electrician, " from Paris, 
as this resulted in his inventing the "Amulet or Love 
Magnet," which is too terrible a thing to be let loose upon 
the community. It is to be had in Hoboken for only fifty 
QenxB ; out we cuu ut*t give uic full oaoie»s xor rear of 
the consequences that mi^ht result should every one 
purchase a love magnet. Some of the powers it exer- 
cises are hardly proper to mention, but we are assured 
that "Anyone using it according to printed instruc- 
tions can have full and perfect control over any porson 
they choose— the weaker over the stronger, aud vice-ver- 
sa.''' And all for 50 cents, or five for $2. 
RENDERING KEROSENE NON-EX PLOSIVE 
Several have inquired about the " American Safety 
Compound," which claims tube " For rendering kero- 
sene oil and all other kinds of burning oils and fluids 
entirely non-explosive and safe "—a claim which is ab- 
surd upon the face of it. The only attempt to support 
the improbable assertion is that of " Professor Hamilton, 
of the National Institute of Chemistry, New York city." 
We learn here for the first time that there is a ' L National 
Institute" in New York; and as for " Professor G. Ham- 
ilton," the name of no such person as "professor" or 
chemist appears in the City Directory. It is a suspi- 
cious thing that this lt Safety Compound, a small quan- 
tity of which put into a lamp drives out from the oil 
all the gaseous vapor which it contains and at once 
renders it perfectly and entirely safe from all com- 
bu$tion(f) or explosion," should not be certified to by 
some well-known chemist. 
QUACK MEDICINES 
Seem to be starting into life with the fall trade, and 
though but few new styles are offered, the old chaps are 
scattering their circulars, and warning people all over 
the country that unless their particular stuff is taken 
there is no hope of health or life. Our Izrtre* *-M—«*»n 
or idis quaes meaicme literature would be most amus- 
ing reading were it not for the sad reflection it is upon 
the intelligence of the people. The ingenuity displayed 
in working upon the feelings of the reader and grad- 
ually leading him up to the point where, if he be weak- 
minded, he must decide to take this stuff or die, is truly 
wonderful. Not less ingenious are the various inven- 
tions to account for the discovery of the medicines : in 
one case it is Old Mother Noble who confers a boon 
upon the world ; the next will be discovered by a her- 
mit among the Colorado mines ; beloved Father Apply 
accid3ntally chews the leaves of a bush and discovers his 
stuff; then Sweet Eddie Eastman gets among the In- 
dians and gets his stuff, etc., etc. There are adventures 
enough in these circulars to make several "dime 
novels " of the most harrowing kind. But these arc 
commonplace compared to the manner of the discovery 
of the Electric Health Restorer. This, as a medicine 
Bhould be, was found in a bottle. Israel Goodspeed had 
all his family killed by cholera, so he became a wan- 
derer. He went to England and became a gypsy, and 
one day while upon the beach he found a bottle drifting 
ashore which he picked up. There was a paper in the 
bottle which was written by Carl Bierckhoven, of Berlin ; 
the ship in which he sailed was sinking, he wrote out a 
description of his remedy, corked it up, Israel found it, 
and the rest we can imagine. This is au outline, but 
the full picture is touching. 
MONET SWINDLES. 
If after what we have said about jewelry and watch 
distributions, or if any one thinks he can get a useful 
watch for $4, or that he can get any valuable thing what- 
ever for much less than it is worth, he deserves to Ioso 
his money Do not believe any extracts or apparent 
indorsements of New York papers attached to watch 
and other distributions. A Canada paper publishes a 
complaint of one who was swindled by one of these 
watch distributions, but continues the advertisement 
and very innocently remarks that "it is advisable to 
suspend judgment." The drawing of the " Colorado 
Gift Entertainment" is postponed. We have before 
alluded to the shame of mayors, bishops, and others in- 
dorsing this bare-faced lottery. Great quantities of the 
circulars are sent into New Mexico and Northern Mexico, 
where the poplation is mainly Catholic, and who are 
doubtless influenced to invest by what we trust is the 
unwarranted use of the names of the clergy of that de- 
nomination. 
DEALERS IN QUEER 
are many of them out with new circulars for the fall 
trade. Truraan H. Sause alias Herman Koonz, gets his 
letters personally at the New York Post-office. I. M. 
Ward & Co. on the other hand say, *• Send no communica- 
tions by mail, as they will not be noticed." James Doty 
comes the threatening dodge before alluded to. James 
Doty sends out by a singular coincidence precisely the 
same circular as A. B. Conrad. Both these excellent 
engravers who "have been employed by the United 
States Government for ten years" threaten dire ven- 
geance upon those who receive their circulars and af- 
terwards betray their secret. 
PARIS, 1887.] 
[VIENNA, 1873. 
Fashions Opening S 
lr,-i n- Smith's Illustrated }■ utern ftntatr. 
172— WAIST— Ts a n«w and bewitch- 
ing design. The bick lets outmst eaough 
to give a modest, graceful effect. In mv 
material. All sizes. Fries of pattern 
and CLOTH MODEL, 85 eta. Mailed. 
1360— THE REDIN- 
GOTE— FAMED for beau- 
tifvine anv style of figure. 
Ii a complete costume with any kind of skirt. Double-breasted and 
rolling-collar Requires only eight yards of iwenty-se»eD-incb ro^ds. 
A. 11 Bixes. Pricaof pattern, with a < LOTH MODEL, fiC'cte. Mailed. 
Wo rWe a perfect CLOTH MODEL with every pattern, which 
ihowB jmt bow to put the garment together ftflcr being cut by tba 
pattern. They are PERFECT GUIDES. 
Immense Premiums Civen! 
Smith's Illustrated Pattern Bazaar 
Only ONE DOLLAR a Year. 
PREMIUM to every eubtscriber of patterns of 
their selection to the value of One Dollar, 
Free, OR, in place of Pattern*, you may 
choose ONE of the following beautiful OH Cliro- 
m os, viz. : Whittier's "Barefoot Boy," 10x14 in- 
ches; '-The Unwelcome Visitor." 13x17 inches; 
"The Matron, "13xl7inchcs; "The Pet Lamb, "14x17 
inches. Two stamps must be enclosed for postage on 
,..-.. -U ft - ' - -1 ! HU-.-*pJe««r-o colt rtaailj foi fi'jin $1 
to $3 each. Send two stamps for Catalogue of Styles. 
pi IIQ —One Chromo Extra will be given 
ULUD. to the person who sends us three sub- 
scribers at one time. Two extra for five, etc. 
"SMITH'S INSTRUCTION BOOK," 
or, "Secrets of Dressmaking » 
in Ladies' and Children's Garments will be ready in a 
few days. Price, 10 cents. Mailed. 
A. BDRDETTE S1IITU, 
P.O. Box 5055. 9 I O. Broadway. New York City. 
rep '^jsi»^MWi»w*^ Juy^ii**u»q«iiM< .^jmjila 
$100. One Hundred Dollars. $100. 
For new 5-oct., double set of reeds, G stops, beautifully 
paneled, warranted Organs, for CHURCH, CHAPEL. 
and PARLOR. 
The best Organs in the world for the price, and we 
guarantee them equal to any reed instrument retailing for 
double the money. WM. A. POND 4; CO., 
547 Broadway, New York. 
AGENTS WANTED FOR THE 
UNDEVELOPED WES 
OR, FIVE YEARS IN THE TERRITORIES. 
The only complete history of thnt vast region between the 
Mississippi and the Pacific : Its Re.sonrces, Climate, Inhabit- 
ants, Natural Curiosities, etc. It contains 240 flue engrav- 
ings of the Scenery, Lauds. People, and Curiosities of the- 
Great West. Admits are selling from 15 to 25 copies a day. 
Send for specimen pages aud circulars, with terms. Address 
NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO., Philadelphia, Pa. 
OUTSIDE 
AND INSIDE. 
WASHINGTON 
AGENTS WANTED for a complete history of onr Nation- 
al Capital. Its origin, growth, excellencies, abuses, beau- 
ties, and personages are all portrayed in that graphic style 
which has nlaced the author, Geo" At.f. Towksend, among 
tlic foremost newspaper correspondents of the time. It 
gives bold, startling, truthful Inside views of Washington 
life and Congressional and Lobbying Jobberv. Rooks ready 
for delivery. Address J AS. BETTS & CO., Hartford, Ct., or 
Chicago, 111, ; S. M. BETTS & CO., Cincinnati, Ohio. 
SENT FREE | 
Brainard's New De- 
scriptive Catalogue of 
Selected Popular Music. A mine of information for the 
MnRic&I. Contains full descriptions of thousands of beauti- 
ful pieces of Music, vocal and instrumental. It will be sent 
Free to anr one sending: us their address, and stating 
where they saw this advertisement. Address 
S. BRAIVARD'S SOWS, 
Music Publishers, Cleveland, O. 
MASON <& HAMLIN 
CABINET ORGANS 
Have, by tlie concurrence of the SPECIAL 
JURY, the INTERNATIOVAI* JURY, an. I 
two SUB-JURIES of most eminent artists 
mid. experts from different Countries, been 
awarded the 
FIRST MEDAX 
Vienna Exposition! 
In competition with the hest organs of all countries. This is 
the most thorough and Important comparison of such in- 
struments ever made, and is by the most competent and im- 
partial juries it was possible to collect, including mechanical 
experts as well as most eminent artists from various coun- 
tries. The Medal awarded the MASON & HAMLIN 
ORGANS is the VERY HIGHEST OF ALL, aud is the 
Only Award of any Class given to American makers of 
such instruments. 
The Superiority of these Organs is MATERIAL AS 
WELL AS OBVIOUS, and can not be doubted by any com- 
petent judge who has sufficient opportunity for careful 
comparison. They excel in Qualities of Tone, Power, 
Capacity for variety, Durability, and Freedom from Lia- 
bility to get out of Order. One of them may he expected to 
last and keep in order twice as long as an ordinary instru- 
ment of the class, and a Double Reed Mason & Hamlin 
Organ has as much musical power as other organs with 
three 6ets of reeds. 
The Mason & Hamlin Company refer with confidence to 
the MUSICIANS OF THE COUNTRY GENERALLY, 
TESTIMONIALS FROM NEARLY ONE THOU- 
SAND of whom are printed in a TESTIMONIAL CIRCU- 
LAR, which will be sent free to any one desiring it. 
New Styles, including those First Exhibit- 
ed at Vienna, are now ready at 
REDUCED PRICKS. 
Ktvio n Tr — " - n -a, riTt-o^m.i, oi^.m, yulii Kuco 
Stop and Automatic Swell, fine quality and power, $110. 
Style T.— Double Reed, Five-Octave, in Upright Resonant 
Case, Five Stops, with Vox Humana and Automatic Swell, 
$130. Stylk S.— Five-Octave, Double Reed, in Upright Re- 
sonant Case, Seven Stops, with Octave Coupler and Sub- 
Bass, very powerful and with much variety, $190. 
Other New Styles at Proportionate Prices, which are fixed,, 
invariable, alike to all, subject to no discount, and little if 
any higher than those of ordinary Instrument s, 
ORGANS RENTED or SOLD for TIME PAYMENTS. 
We have now arranged to offer our Organs in most parts «f 
the country for Rent, with privilege ot purchase, on terms 
much more favorable than have been customary. 
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES, with full descriptions, 
TERMS of RENTING, aud Testimonial Circulars free. 
MASON & HAMLIN OMAN CO., 
New York, Boston, and Chicago* 
WATERS' CONCERTO PARLOR ORGANS 
are the most beautiful in 
»tyle and perfect in tone 
ever made. The C O N- 
CERTO STOP is the best 
ever placed In any 
Organ. It is produced by 
a third set of reeds pecu- 
liarly voiced, the 
EFFECT of which it 
MOST C1IARMIN« 
and SOUI, STIR- 
RING, while its IM- 
ITATION of the HU- 
MAN VOICE it SU- 
PERB. Terms liberal. 
A GREAT 
OFFER. 1I0UACE 
WATERS A SON, 4S1 
jp Broadway, N. Y., will 
dispose of 1O0 1 PIANOS and ORGANS of first- 
class makers, including WATERS', at ex- 
tremely low prices for cash, or part cash, and 
balance in small monthly payments. New 7-; 
Octave first-class PIANOS, all modern lm» 
Srovements, for $275> cash. Organs $55, $75. 
OtBLE-BEEI) ORGANS, $100 ; 4-STOP,: 
$110) 8-STOP, $135, upwards. ILLUSTRATED 
CATALOGUES MAILED farone stamp. A large dil-i 
count to Ministers, Churchet, Sunday- Schools, TemperJ 
ance Societies, Lodges, etc. AGENTS WANTKP^ 
ROYAL VISITING CAROS-Bris- 
tol 50c. and Satin Ennmel "5c. per 100 ; addressee,, 
extra. Samples for stamp. FREEM AN, Windsor Locto.Ct,- 
