Matthew Smith, a man of uncommon ability and business talents, died in 1842. The business was then continued by Richard M. Hoe, with his two brothers, Robert Hoe and Peter Smith Hoe,—the eldest, as before, taking charge of the mechanical department, in which his industry and fertility of invention are attested by the number and value of his patents. In 1837, he patented here and in England his method of grinding circular saws, by which the thickness of any part of a saw can be regulated with accuracy. In 1846, he brought out the so-called “Lightning Press,” or Type-Revolving Printing Machine, described in the text,—the greatest innovation on the routine of the printing craft since the days of Gutenberg. This press entirely superseded all others for fast printing, and was introduced into the principal offices, not only in this country, but in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Australia. In 1858, the firm purchased of Isaac Adams, of Boston, Massachusetts, his entire patent-rights, together with his establishment for the manufacture of his bed-and-platen book printing presses, and various machines for binders’ use, which they continue to conduct there, though with increased facilities and many improvements. Their works in different places now cover thirty-five city lots, or about two acres, and give employment to nearly six hundred hands. The office and warerooms of the house in England are at 13 Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, London, one of the partners, being a resident in that city, attending to the business there. [18] While publisher of a paper in Catskill, he produced within a week, aided by some village mechanics, a press for his own use. With the exception of a stone bed, the principal parts were made entirely of wood. It was a flat-bed press, having a series of impression cylinders connected by an endless chain, by means of which they passed over and around the bed continually. He called it the Chain-running Press. It was employed by Frank Leslie to print an edition of his _Illustrated Newspaper_. [19] R. Hoe & Co.’s Catalogue. [20] Adapted from Savage. [21] Adapted from Savage. [22] Mostly from the _Paper and Printing Trades Journal_, London. [23] For other words beginning with _im_, _in_, _ir_, or _un_ negative, look for the simple word. [24] Incapable of suffering. [25] Capable of suffering. [26] Published by E. C. Markley & Son, Philadelphia. An excellent book. [Illustration] [Illustration: ET FACTA EST LUX.] [Illustration] _ESTABLISHED, 1796._ _MacKellar, Smiths & Jordan Foundry, LETTER FOUNDERS, Nos. 606-614 Sansom Street, Philadelphia._