Cincinnati Daily Press

Eighth Annual Exhibition of the United States Agricultural Society-Fifth Day.
The Appearance of the Grounds After the Rain-The Cattle and Horse Department-Pomological Hall-Flowers-Test of Saw, Grist, and other Mills-Important to Coopers-Other Matters.
The rain on Sunday was a most fortunate occurrence for those wishing to attend the Fair. The dust had become excessively annoying, and no doubt deterred many from visiting the grounds. Yesterday, however, they were in excellent condition, and the result was a largely-increased attendance over that of Saturday.
No cattle were exhibited yesterday, but to-day the imported and native Durhams will be shown in the ring. No other class of blooded cattle is so well represented as this some of the finest herds in Kentucky and Ohio being represented. The competition will be animated, and it is very doubtful whether the blue-grass region of the former, or the central portions of the latter, will bear away the prize. On Wednesday the Devons will be brought out for exhibition, likewise herds of fat cattle, and herds of cows and heifers. All the animals entered are of the first-class, and demonstrate what can be done to improve the breed of cattle in this country.
No wagon-horses or teams were exhibited, an omission not altogether creditable to our farmers, who should use their utmost endeavors to improve this class of domestic animals-of far more value than racers.
Among the blooded mares, brought into the ring, was the world-renowned "Fashion," now twenty-three years of age, and apparently as nimble as when six; of course, the first premium, $500, was given to her. One thorough-bred yearling was entered, but was adjudged unworthy, and ruled out of the ring. Thos. H. Clay, of Lexington, Ky., exhibited two excellent colts, one of which, the "Estelle," received a premium; but, according to the rules, although the other was altogether worthy, no award was made.
The Pomological Department was opened yesterday with a fine display of fruit, embracing specimens not only from the orchards in the vicinity of Cincinnati, but from those of Rochester, and other places in the East. New arrivals are constantly reaching the grounds, and by twelve o'clock to-day, the collection will be complete.
In view of the importance of the pork-packing interest in the West, Mr. A. Guild, of Cincinnati, has offered a premium of $50 for the best machine to cut and dress staves for barrels, &c. Such a machine, if one could be made to operate successfully, would materially diminish the price of barrels-no small item to pork-dealers.
An effort has been made to continue the exhibition until Saturday, but no definite action has yet been taken in reference to the matter.
The Committee yesterday commenced examining the saw and grist-mills, requiring practical tests from each; but as they are forbidden to publish the result of their deliberations, until the last day of the Fair, we are unable to show how far they have progressed, and only learn that they will continue their examination to-day.
The display of flowers will be good-the principal competition being between Mr. Cook, of Walnut Hills, and Mr. Heaver, both of whom have used their best endeavors to excel.
BARRINGER'S IMPROVED TIRE-SHRINKER.
Among the machinery, we noticed a very useful invention, and one much needed, and which should be in the shop of every blacksmith-and that is a perfect instrument for shrinking tire, and upsetting iron. It requires little heat, and is easily adjusted to the curve of any sized wheel, from that of a hand-cart to a large log wagon, and does its work without kinking the iron, which no other machine ever has done. It likewise punches the tire, with great ease and accuracy, thereby dispensing entirely with the slow process of drilling. It occupies but a small space, and only costs about $20. John K. Mallonee has the county rights of all the North-western States, which he will dispose of on advantageous terms.
DANIELS'S SODA FOUNTAIN.
This is an arrangement by which the sticky and fly-attracting bottles of syrups are dispensed with. The syrups are placed in cans in the cellar, and forced up by atmospheric pressure, passing through the same cooling process as the soda-water, soda and all kinds of syrup are delivered through the same faucet, which is an invention of Mr. Daniels. This enables the attendant to deliver the soda more than twice as fast as in the ordinary way, besides delivering it several degrees cooler. The apparatus is worthy the attention of manufacturers of this beverage. Mr. Daniels has two of these fountains in operation on the Fair-grounds. In addition to the merits of the apparatus, his syrups, made from the fruit without heating, thus retaining the natural flavor, give to his soda-water a rare excellence.
PAINTINGS-WASHING-MACHINE.
S. A. Bailey, patentee and manufacturer, New London, Conn., presents an invention which promises to do away with a great share of the labors and discomforts of that terror to housekeepers-a washing day. Multitudinous as have been the devices for reducing the work of washing, we do not remember to have seen one which looks so simple, and promises to be so effectual. The machine is formed of two spring-rolls, covered with India-rubber, and so constructed as to run together, and to turn fast and easy. By this means it is able to adjust itself to suit the size of any article, from a pocket-handkerchief to a bed-quilt. It is used alternately for washing and ironing, the clothes being first passed through to remove the dirt, and afterward to remove the water, both of which it is said to do in an effectual manner, without that injury to the texture which arises from the old process of rubbing and wringing.
FRENCH'S CONICAL WASHING-MACHINE.
Of all the inventions to abridge female labor, washing-machines have, certainly, done the most to accomplish the end desired; but many of the inventions claiming to assist in rendering washing easy are entirely useless, and the purchasers, finding themselves cheated, resort to the old system and ever afterward reject all machines of real value.
One of the best, and one which will bear any degree of scrutiny, is French's Conical Washing-machine-a simple, cheap and convenient article, and indispensable to every family. It is so simple and easy in operation that anybody can use it with either one or both hands, and can be used in any part of the house, being so admirably constructed that it makes no slops. It can also be put in ranges of stationary washtubs, and connected with the supply and waste-pipes, without being exposed to view.
By all the ordinary methods of cleansing fine fabrics, such as laces, &c., the greatest care is required; while, with this machine, the most delicate materials can be washed, without the possibility of being damaged-a most conclusive recommendation to all those housekeepers who know the difficulty of getting clothes washed without tearing.
The washing of an ordinary family can be done before breakfast, without the necessity of soaking. Again, with this machine, six or eight shirts, collars and pocket handkerchiefs, may be washed in the incredibly short space of time-six minutes-much cleaner than if washed by hand. The machine, while in motion, folds and unfolds the clothes, exposing, alternately, one side and the other to the action of the water, while the hot suds are forced through them at every turn of the machine. It possesses other advantages, too numerous to detail, but which place it beyond comparison with any other invention for the purpose. The price is only $10. For particulars address Box 2,893, Postoffice, New York.
REYNOLDS'S ROTARY PUMP.
Just north of Power Hall, on a frame of huge timbers built over a large cistern stands a large cast-iron object, the use of which would puzzle almost any one, who had not seen it in operation, to determine. It looks as much as anything like a big goose, stripped of its feathers, with its two legs extending down into the water supporting a little round body, while its long, crooked neck, from which the head has been cut off, bends gracefully over toward the spectators. This machine is a pump, and not only a pump, but it seems to us a very excellent one-simple, durable and effective. It consists solely of two hollow iron screws, running inside of this round body, which sucks up the water through the two legs and discharge it through the neck. It has no gearing, valves or pistons, works with very little friction, and seems to be a very durable and efficient apparatus for draining and wrecking purposes. It is made by Stedman & Co., of Aurora, Ind., to whom orders should be addressed.