when said arm is upon a loose collar, c, and arranged to operate
substantially as described.


71,891.--WASHING MACHINE.--Reuben Lighthall, Brooklyn, N.Y.

I claim the detachable holder, A, with the set screw, B, in combination
with the slotted lever, D, and the rollers, F F', and the cam, H, as and
for the purpose set forth.


71,892.--PROCESS FOR RENDERING PAPER, CLOTH, AND THE LIKE, FIRE AND
WATER PROOF.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.

I claim the process, substantially as herein described, of treating
fibrous and other materials for rendering them fire and water proof.


71,893.--COMPOSITION OF MATTER FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF WATER PROOF PAPER
AND OTHER ARTICLES.--Robert O. Lowrey, Salem, N.Y.

I claim, 1st, The new compound or composition of matter, produced by the
treatment of vegetable fiber, substantially as described.

2d, The process herein described of treating vegetable fiber for
producing a new compound, substantially as set forth.


71,894.--STREET SWEEPER.--Robert Y. McConnell and Geo. Pringle,
Rochester, N.Y.