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mill, of Racine, and the Defiance, of Dayton, Wisconsin. The 
former appeared in both a single and double capacity. The 
double especially adapted to ware houses, grist mills, etc. 
Straw Cutters .—A large variety were on exhibition which 
contributed largely to juvenile sport in testing their chopping 
virtues. The Eagle, Burdick, National, Pierpoint and Steven¬ 
son’s Changable Cut, German improved, Telegraph Feed, etc., 
being the most prominent. 
Water Wheel .—The new Houston Turbine, of Beloit received 
much attention by mill owners and others. It claims to pos¬ 
sess many superior advantages. The American Turbine of * 
Dayton Ohio, also was on exhibition. 
Force Pumps. —Carver’s double acting force pump seems to 
be very desirable, as it is a very easy acting pump. It is 
especially designed for deep artesian wells and seems worthy 
of the highest consideration. W. G. Hamilton exhibited a 
novel plan of raising water from common wells that deserves 
notice. A. D. Gates of Oshkosh exhibited a self acting force 
pump of considerable merit. 
Grist Mills .—Boyer and Bro., of Philadelphia, exhibited a 
farm grist mill of simple construction, which is worthy of 
attention. The Ingham or California Smutter claims some 
peculiar advantages. The Challenge Feed Mill, of Batavia, is 
worthy of mention. 
Miscellaneous .— Goodyear’s Hub Turning Machine is a new 
and useful device for turning wagon hubs. It was in operation 
and seemed to give good satisfaction. 
Frank k Co., of Buffalo, N. Y., exhibited a Pony and Pan- 
nel Planer, both in operation, giving good satisfaction. 
H. Woodward, Milwaukee, exhibited a new and useful 
machine for sawing fire-wood, by means of a saw attached to the 
crank of a balance wheel. It seemed quite efficient and useful. 
John E. Smith, of Buffalo, N. Y., exhibited a revolving 
sausage cutting machine with four knives and a turbine hoop. 
