Makes a perfect bed. No mattress or pillows required. Better than a hammock, as it fits the body as pleasantly, and lies _straight_. Folded or opened instantly. Self-fastening. It is just the thing for hotels, offices, cottages, camp-meetings, sportsmen, etc. Good for the lawn, piazza, or "coolest place in the house." Splendid for invalids or children. Sent on receipt of price, or C. O. D. For 50 CTS. EXTRA, with order, I will prepay expressage to any railroad station east of Mississippi River and north of Mason and Dixon's line. For 75 CENTS, in Minnesota, Missouri, and Iowa. HERMON W. LADD, 108 FULTON ST., BOSTON; 207 Canal St., New York; 165 North Second St., Phila.; 94 Market St., Chicago. SEND FOR CIRCULARS. [Illustration] RUBBER BACK SQUARE PACKING, BEST IN THE WORLD [Illustration] FOR PACKING THE PISTON RODS AND VALVE STEMS OF STEAM ENGINES AND PUMPS. B represents that part of the packing which, when in use, is in contact with the Piston Rod. A the elastic back, which keeps the part B against the rod with sufficient pressure to be steam-tight, and yet creates but little friction. This Packing is made in lengths of about 20 feet, and of all sizes from ¼ to 2 inches square. JOHN H. CHEEVER, Treas. NEW YORK BELTING & PACKING CO., 37 & 38 Park Row, New York. JOHN R. WHITLEY & CO. European Representatives of American Houses, with First-class Agents in the principal industrial and agricultural centers and cities in Europe. London, 7 Poultry, E. C. Paris, 8 Place Vendôme. Terms on application. J. R. W. & Co. purchase Paris goods on commission at shippers' discounts. STEAM HEATING APPARATUS LIGHTS PATENTS 24 SIZES OF BOILERS RADIATION 28 PER CENT SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER. ADDRESS: EUREKA STEAM HEATING CO. ROCHESTER, N. Y. GRAIN SPECULATION in large or small amounts. $25 or $25,000. Write W. T. SOULE & CO., Commission Merchants, 130 La Salle St., CHICAGO. ILL., for Circulars. TELEPHONE Works 1 mile. Price $3.50. Pat'd. Circulars free. HOLCOMB & CO., Mallet Creek, Ohio. JOHNSON'S PATENT UNIVERSAL LATHE CHUCK. [Illustration] Lambertville Iron Works, Lambertville, N. J. GREEN HOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS. BASE BURNING WATER HEATERS. For Small Conservatories. HITCHINGS & CO., No. 233 Mercer Street, New York. POND'S TOOLS, Engine Lathes, Planers, Drills, &c. DAVID W. POND, Worcester, Mass. LATHES, PLANERS SHAPERS Drills, Bolt and Gear Cutters, Milling Machines. Special Machinery. E. GOULD & EBERHARDT, Newark, N. J. [Illustration: COE BRASS MFG. CO. BRASS AND COPPER IN SHEETS. WIRE AND BLANKS. WOLCOTTVILLE, CONN. MATERIALS FOR METALLIC. AMMUNITION A SPECIALTY.] BUCKET PLUNGER STEAM PUMPS, FOR EVERY DUTY. BUCK VALLEY MACHINE CO., EASTHAMPTON, MASS. GRISCOM & CO'S VALVE REFITTING MACHINE. [Illustration] POTTSVILLE, PA. STEEL CASTINGS