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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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INTERESTING. 
The following will be found of interest to all who in¬ 
tend painting their houses this spring: 
The United States Capitol at Washington is painted 
exclusively with H. W, Johns’ Asbestos Liquid White, 
as follows: 
The stone wook of the main or original building to 
correspond with the new wings, the dome and other 
outside iron work, and the inside wood and iron work. 
Architect’s Office, U. S. Capitol, 1 
Washington, D. C., Jan. 6 , 1879. [ 
Dear Sir: You are at liberty to refer to me as using 
your Paint at the Capitol. Yours respectfully, 
EDWARD CLARK, Architect, U. S. Capitol. 
Cavendish, Vt., October 21, 1882. 
Gentlemen: I have just completed painting on my 
'building with paint ordered from you Sept. 1st. It gives 
perfect satisfaction. I find the only misrepresentation 
to be this: One gallon will cover considerably more than 
the number of feet given—a good fault! . . . My 
building looks tip-top, and all say they are the best 
colors yet seen in town. . . My painter says it is the 
best paint he ever spread. Yours respectfully, 
E. G. WHITE. 
Boston, March 16th, 1883. 
Gentlemen: Last spring I painted the exterior of the 
Port Point House, Stockton. Me., with H. W. Johns’ 
Asbestos Paints, and, upon examination this spring, I 
find it in first-class condition, looking as good as new. 
Therefore I have no hesitation in saying that these 
paints are the best I have ever seen, and would recom¬ 
mend them to all wanting a first-class article. 
The severe winter just passed and the exposed situa¬ 
tion of the Fort Point House gave the paints a very 
■severe test, out of which they came in perfect condition. 
Respectfully yours, 
WM. D. LEWIS, Propr. Fort Point House. 
Office of Supt. of Construction. U. S. Custom House i 
and Post Office, Chicago, Nov. 1, 18S2. ) 
H. W. Johns’ Man’f’g. Co., 87 Maiden-lane, New York. 
Dear Sirs: In reply to your inquiry as to my opinion 
•of the Asbestos Liquid Paints, I can say that after using 
several hundred gallons on both exterior and interior of 
this building, I am well pleased with it. It spreads and 
covers well, works easy and smooth, gives good satisfac¬ 
tion to the painters, who have had a prejudice against 
mixed paints, and I believe will prove a durable and 
economical paint. 
Galveston, Texas, Sep. 22,1882. 
Gentlemen: By mail of this date, I send you photo¬ 
graph of our Beach Pavilion on which was used your 
Asbestos Liquid Paints, and I am pleased to advise you 
that, same have.given perfect satisfaction. 
We contemplate erecting a large seaside hotel for ac 
commodation of guests, summer of 1883. Very respect¬ 
fully, WM. H. SINCLAIR, President. 
Dean Academy, Franklin, Mass., October 30, 1882. 
Gentlemen: In reply to yours of the 28th. referring to 
your paints, will say they have proved all that is recom¬ 
mended for them so far, and when we need more shall 
.give you a call. I am, gentlemen, yours truly. 
J. W. TUCK, Steward Dean Academy. 
Old Orchard House, Me., June 18, 1880. 
To the H. W. Johns M’f'g. Co., 87 Maiden Lane, N. Y. 
The Old Orchard House having just been completed 
with two coats of Johns’ Asbestos Paints in a manner 
perfectly satisfactory to me, I would indorse them as 
being not only of the most wonderful covering capacity, 
but also on the point of economy and manner of work¬ 
ing under the brush. . . . Although two coats were 
called for under the contract, yet under the large piazza 
I found one coat was entirely sufficient. (Signed) 
E. C. STAPLES, Proprietor. 
Springfield, Vt., March 20th, 1883. 
Gentlemen: Please ship at once. ... I expect to 
use a large amount of your paints the coming season. 
With an experience of 35 years in using all kinds of 
paint put upon the market, I much prefer yours to any 
■other. Send the above order at once. 
A. L. ROBINSON. 
Falmouth, Mass., March 20, 1883. 
Dear Sirs: Last fall I bought your Asbestos Paint and 
with it painted half the trimmings on my house. The 
■other half I painted with the best of white lead. At this 
time the “ Asbestos ” looks as white and good as when 
first applied, while the white lead paint looks as if struck 
with mould, and every knot in the wood shows plainly. 
Hereafter I shall use Asbestos and recommend it to 
■others. Please send by express. . . . Yours truly, 
HENRY F. GIFFORD. 
Farley, Dubuque Co., Iowa, March 13, 1883. 
Gentlemen: In 1878 I bought of you six gallons of 
Asbestos Paint. It looks well yet, and would like you 
to send to my address 5 gallons of the same kind—white. 
Please send me the price. . . . Yours truly 
REV. I. NEWTON. 
Berkeley Springs, W. Va., Sept. 12, 1882. 
Gentlemen: I am a painter by trade and have been 
rising your paints; find them very good and recommend 
them. Will send you an order on receipt of your sample 
■sheets and price-list. Yours respectfully, 
ROBT. M. ADAMS. 
. Newton. N. C., January 31, 1881. 
Dear Sirs: I inclose a check for last bill of paints and 
memorandum of what I now want. I have used many 
kinds of paints, but none that equals yours in beauty of 
finish and durability. Yours truly, J. B. MARTIN. 
Cross Keys, Va., Sept. 11, 1882. 
Gentlemen: Summer before last I bought some paint 
of you for our Temperance Hall at this place. I like the 
paint very much. . . . What will you sell me your 
Asbestos Roof Paint at ? Yours very respectfully, 
J. P. WEBB, M. D. 
Englewood, N. J., January 29, 1881. 
H. W. Johns M'f’g. Co., New York. 
Dear Sirs: After two years’ test of your Asbestos 
Liquid Paint on my hotel, the Palisades Mountain House, 
lam pleased to say I consider it superior in every respect 
to any other I have ever used—not excepting the best 
white lead. Although only one coat of your Paint was 
used, it looks as fresh and perfect to-day as if it had been 
applied within a month. As you are aware, I am a large 
user of paints, and in future shall use no others. Yours 
truly. WILLIAM B. DANA. 
Palisades Mountain House, 1 
Englewood, N. J., June, 30, 1879. j 
H. W. Johns M’f’g Co., 87 Maiden Lane, New York. 
Dear Sirs : Our hotel, painted inside and out with your 
Asbestos Liquid Paints, presents a very beautiful ap¬ 
pearance, which is remarked by all our guests. The 
Paints have proven entirely satisfactory in every re¬ 
spect, and you are at liberty to refer to me at any time. 
Yours truly, D. HAMMOND, Proprietor. 
Polesville, Md., April 7, 1882. 
Dear Sirs: Several years ago I had some painting to 
do, and purchased half from you and half from another 
party, to test which would stand the weather best, so 
when I built a new house I would get the best. I find 
yours stood much better than the-paint, and now 
desire that you will send me your present prices, bearing 
in mind that freights from New York to this point are 
very high. Yours very truly, JOHN JONES. 
78 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md., April 3, 1882. 
Gentlemen: I had my house in the country painted 
with your Liquid Asbestos Paint four years ago, and it 
looks as bright and glossy now as when first applied. I 
contemplate some alterations and will need more paint. 
Please send me vour sample sheets and prices. Respect¬ 
fully yours, FRED. W. WILD. 
Austin Station, Texas, February 26th, 1883. 
Dear Sirs: Please send me your latest catalogue and 
samples of colors. I have used a good deal of your 
paint and it gives good satisfaction in this climate. 
Yours etc. 
M.’ C. NUGENT, Supt. of Bridges, I. & G. N. R. R. 
Chautauqua Lake Transit Co., I 
Jamestown, N. Y., June 17, 1882. J 
H. W. Johns M’f’g Co., 87 Maiden Lane, N. Y. 
Gentlemen: I wish to say that after two years’ trial, 
this company is satisfied that your paints are the most 
economical for painting their boats and buildings. 
This company has adopted the goods manufactured 
by you as standard, and use them exclusively. Yours 
truly, L. L. TRUE, Secretary. 
Lewiston, Pa.. March 16th, 1882. 
Dear Sirs: The paint purchased of you has given the 
best of satisfaction, and a number of persons who intend 
to repaint their buildings are asking about prices, and. we 
expect to make good sales this season. Yours respect¬ 
fully, H. W. KELLER & SON. 
Newark Valley, N. Y., March 18, 1882. 
Gentlemen : Please send as soon as possible the fol¬ 
lowing Asbestos paints...This is a small place, 
but I hope to make the trade of considerable importance. 
Have handled paints extensively for many years and 
consider these the best now in use, so can conscientious¬ 
ly recommend them. Yours truly, L. M. SMITH. 
Nantasket Beach, Nov. 1st, 1882. 
Gentlemen: The “Clarendon Exchange” and the 
“Wayside Cafe” were destroyed by fire early the 
morning of the 25th uit. The buildings destroyed were 
built entirely of wood. On account of the wind being 
from the North and blowing almost a gale, my build¬ 
ings, which were within forty feet of the fire, were 
completely at its mercy, but through hard work were 
saved. The roof of my hotel, the “ Vine Cafe,” was 
painted with Johns’ Asbestos Roof Paint, so that when 
the burning brands lodged upon the roof they only stay¬ 
ed a moment, rolling off and doing no damage whatever. 
Yours truly, EDWARD O’CONNOR, Prop. 
The following letter from a well known dealer in 
building materials will explain itself: 
Akron, Ohio, Feb. 24th, 1883. 
Mr.- 
In reply to your request to give you my opinion of H. 
W. Johns’ paints, I take pleasure in stating that I have 
been handling these paints for nearly eight years, keep¬ 
ing them on sale in all the different shades, and using 
them in my building business, and I have no hesitancy 
in saying I believe them to be the cheapest and best 
paints in use, not excepting pure Lead and Oil. They 
are cheaper, because they will spread over more surface 
and cover better. I know to a certainty that two coats 
will cover better and last longer than three of any other 
paint, and it will out-wear and retain its lustre and color 
better than any other. I have tried many kinds of 
paint, and had concluded, before using these, that pure 
lead and oil was the only reliable paint, but after years 
of experience I am entirely satisfied that these paints 
are much better and more economical to use. 
(Signed) D. W. THOMAS. 
Pamphlet containing samples of our new colors with 
designs showing their effect upon each other, and in¬ 
formation about painting, will be sent free by mail upon 
application to II. W. JOHNS M'F’G CO., 
87 Maiden-lane, N. Y. 
Bound Copies of Volume 41, (for 1882), are 
now ready. They are in the uniform style, cloth, with 
gilt backs. Price at the office, $2. If sent by mail, 
82.30. We can usually supply, at the same rate, any of 
the 26 previous volumes, or from volume 16 to 41, in¬ 
clusive. Any ten or more volumes, in one lot, will be 
supplied at the office for $1.75 each; or be forwarded by 
mail or express, carriage prepaid, for $2 each. 
Clubs can at any time be increased by remitting for 
each addition, the price paid by the original members; 
or a small club may be made a larger one at reduced rates, 
thus: One having sent 5 subscribers and $ 6 , may after¬ 
wards send 5 names more and $4, making 10 subscribers 
for $ 10 . 00 ; and so for any of the other club rates. 
A Prosperous People .—F o r 
“Rainy Days.” —Very impressive facts are found 
in the Bank Superintendent’s Report, just made to the 
New York State Legislature. They show not only the 
very comfortable condition of the great masses of the 
people, but steady progress and unprecedented present 
prosperity. The situation in the Empire State is sim¬ 
ilar to that of the whole country. A few figures will 
help to understand the subject. The recent census re¬ 
ported 5,082,871 inhabitants in this State. These would 
make up 1,016.574 families of five persons, infants and 
parents included. But Supt. Hepburn reports 1,095,971 
separate saving bank accounts, averaging $431.50 each, 
or more than one for every family 1 The total deposits 
being $472,927,319—an increase of nearly twenty-five 
million dollars during the past year, following a similar 
or greater increase during each three previous years. 
This vast sum is laid away as a provision for a future 
“ rainy day,” or to buy farms or homes, and mainly by 
the so-called “ common people,” and in the Saving Banks 
alone. Another one hundred and fifty million dollars 
are lodged in the Trust Companies, besides the large 
amounts invested by poorer people in small Government 
and other bonds, etc. 
A Hog Doctoring Himself. —A sport¬ 
ing dog, which had got sore feet from hunting over 
rough and briery ground, was observed chewing a twig 
of blackthorn. He then scraped the bark off with his 
front teeth while holding the twig tight between his 
fore-paws. This he mixed with his saliva, and then an- 
nointed his sore feet with it. He had used elder, when 
obtainable, for the same purpose, and with either soon 
' effected a cure. 
Hoolcs,—There seems to be no end 
to getting up herd books for all sorts of stock, both in 
Great Britain and in America. The last one we see 
announced in the English journals, is one for the Island 
of Alderney cattle. This is a more diminutive Island 
I than even Guernsey, of which it forms a portion of the 
Bailiwick, and has but few cattle on it. These are a 
I mixed race of Jerseys and Guernseys, and we see no 
propriety, on account of this, in getting up a Herd Book 
for them, as it would only be a mere record of mongrels, 
which nobody wants to breed from when they can get 
such as are of pure race. By mistake, both in England 
and in the United States, for some time after the first 
importations, Jersey cattle were called Alderney; but 
this matter was set right several years ago in establish¬ 
ing the Jersey American Herd Book. 
7iiigniln<Ie of our Farming Inter¬ 
ests.— The solid wealth of the country, that which does 
not take wings to itself, is in the farming regions. The 
value of the farms in the United Stales, according to the 
census of 1880, was $10,197,000,000. The live stock was 
worth $1,500,000,000, and the farm products were valued 
at $2,214,000,000. The farms, the stock, and the imple¬ 
ments are the farmers’ capital. Their aggregate value 
is four times the capital of the 254,000 industrial estab¬ 
lishments of the United States, which is $2,790,000,000. 
The bank capital of the country is less than $500,000,000, 
and the aggregate cost of the railroads is put at about 
$6,000,000,000. The value of the farms is therefore 
more than the cost of the railroads, the capital of the 
banks, and the capital engaged in mechanical industry, 
all combined. The farmers are, after all, the real mil¬ 
lionaires. 
