71,916.--HORSE AND CATTLE POKE.--Nelson Sylvester, Weymouth, Ohio.

I claim, 1st, The head, B, cross bar, E, in combination with the
springs, F, and spikes, a, for the purpose and in the manner
substantially as set forth.

2d, The cross bar, E, as arranged in relation to the yoke, C, and in
combination with the poke, A, in the manner as and for the purpose
specified.


71,917.--CORN PLANTER.--Frank J. Smiley, Marshall, Mich.

I claim, 1st, In combination with a wheeled machine for planting corn
or other seed at regular intervals, a "perambulator," substantially as
described, when hung concentrically to a revolving seed cylinder, C, and
operated in connection therewith, substantially in the manner and for
the purpose herein in specified.

2d, When operated in connectin with a revolving seed cylinder, the
arrangement and combination of the dropping tubes, t, and their
attachments with the tappet pins, T, and receiving basins, K, for
dropping and conveying the seed to the furrowers, substantially as set
forth.

3d, The pendant gage-bars, h, in combination with the gage plates, g,
substantially as and for the purpose described.


71,918.--WHIP RACK.--Charles A. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa.