— 1885 Edition. 1,000,000 Copies. INDIANA PAINT & ROOFING CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Rubber footing, Sheathing Papers, Mixed faints, -ANC JWarbleized Slate JVlantels. OFFICE AND WAEEEOOMSi 143 Duane Street, NEW YORK CITY. -AND 42 South Pennsylvania St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Copyrighted — 1885 — by Indiana Paint <£ Roofing Co. mi y library ' COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Our Terms are Cash. All orders are subject to our sight draft after shipment. Per- sons ordering from places where there is no Bank, will please say through what Bank we can collect in their banking town. Persons without a commercial standing will please remit us with their orders. Money can be remitted by Check, Postal Money Order, Reg- istered Letter, or by Express. We will not send goods C. O. D. unless the express charges are guaranteed. Many persons write us to ship by freight C. O. D. This we can not do without losing control of the goods, for railroad companies do not take freight in that way If you want our goods, and have no commercial rating worthy of credit, send the money to us and we will ship to you at once. In ordering say whether you want our two-ply or three- ply Rubber Roofing. Mention the price , and if possible give ship- ping directions. Very respectfully, INDIANA PAINT AND ROOFING CO., 42 South Pennsylvania St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 143 Duane Street, New York City. Ctv sus AT £70£) In 2 General Remarks. All roe say in this circular we believe to be true, but will not, nor do not hold ourselves responsible for leaky Roofs, ( often improperly put on,) nor damage to goods after shipping in good order. Nor will we take any respon- sibility whatever, except to deliver every man what he buys and pays for, and the only guarantee we give, is on Roofs laid in this city by our own workmen; those we guarantee water-tight for Jive years. you will send us the size of vour building, and the pitch of Roof, we will send you estimate of cost for complete materials. ffisT’When you order ten squares of Roofing complete, you get enough Roofing to cover ten squares of Surface, including the laps, fifteen gallons Slate Roofing Paint, ten pounds of Nails, and seven pounds of caps. /'■3-In laying Rubber Roofing, if by any accident a holeshould be made in the Rubber, put Cement over the hole, then a patch of Rubber six or eight inches square, nail and cap all around ; do this after the main roof is laid and before painting. (feS~One gallon Slate Roofing Paint covers 200 to 300 square feet tin or iron ; 50 square feet of old, or 7 > square feet of new shingles ; 100 square feet rough boards, or 200 square feet of new smooth boards. This is about the quantity required ; a Flat shingle roof requires more ^©“Should the Slate Paint be too heavy to work easy with a brush, thin with boiled Linseed oil or Japan drier. ISP’Will Slate Roofing Paint effect cistern water? is often asked by parties who reserve rain water for domestic purposes: in this connection we state that where any roof requires a coating of any kind, rain water should be turned off from the cistern, until after the first few rains Slate Roofing Paint is no excep- tion, although it is formed ol the purest ingredients possible to procure. Slate is clean, odorless ; Sand is one of the best filters of water ; there is nothing in Slate Roofing Paint injurious to the health of man or beast. If water is re- served, turn it off from the cistern until after the first few rains, and no percep- tible effect on cistern water will -esult : the paint becomes hard and the sand over second coat of paint) soon asserts its superiority, as a purifier of water. “ Extra ” Roofing brush, $2.50 “ No. 3. For Shingles, &c. $ 1.00 Manufactured expressly for our trade. Before using new brushes, soak two inches of the Bristles in water a few hours. ABOUT INSURANCE. 'WZHT.A.T THIS XT ^ ID EIEfcW IRITIS IRS SAA1T: New York Board of Fire Underwriters, Offices, 156 and 158 Broadway, New York, November 20th, 1876 . Dear Sib: — The rate here on buildings covered with “ Rubber Roofing,” made of pure wool fibre, saturated with your Rubber Composition, covered with two coats of your Fire- proof Slate Paint (second coat sanded), is the same as our standard rate on tin roofs. Yours respectfully, JAS. HARRISON, Stjpt. One of our customers in Florida, seeing the above in our book circular and finding opposition to our Roofing by Insurance agents in that state, wrote to us for further infor mation, whereupon we submitted his letter to the Supt. of the Board of Fire Underwriters who wrote the following in reply : NEW YORK BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS, Bureau of Surveys, Boreel Building, W. E. Armstrong, Esq., Palatka, Fla. 115 Broadway. New York, Sept. 11th, 1883 . Dear Sir: — Your letter dated Aug. 7th, was handed me and am somewhat surprised at the opposition on the part of the Insurance Go’s in your district to this class of Roofing. We have no complaints here. This Roofing is placed on the same footing with tin roofs among our Companies, for which only a charge of 5c. is made; no additional charge made for Rubber Roofing and no fears entertained as to its safety in case of fire. Nearly all, if not all of our large Warehouses on the shore line of Brooklyn and New York are covered with this or a similar roofing.- These buildings contain millions of dollars worth of goods. Specimens of Rubber Roofing were presented to our committee long ago, and approved as I have stated, making no greater charge than for a Tin roof. 1 have seen ex- periments on this roofing, by building fires on it without damage. In my own personal experience, I can testify to the value of this roofing. My own dwelling house was covered with tin, and bothered me by continually leaking. Five years ago I had this roofing put on and never have had a drop of leak since. I do not know how I can make myself understood in a stronger manner, if my former letter was weak. The roof was ranked good by our Board, and no charge has been made I know , for I am the party who would have promul- gated such charge. I trust my statement will help you. Yours truly, J. HARRISON, Supt. NOTICE. We are the only manufacturers of RUBBER ROOFING; it is our Trade-mark, has cost us half a million dollars to get it before the People, and is the only Roofing of the kind endorsed by the Public. Any party whose name appears in this Book, may receive circulars and samples, (resembling ours), from some dealers in Coal Tar Roofing. There is just as much difference between the goods these v u 1 1 u res furnish, and Rubber Roofing, as there is between the million Book circulars we issue and the few hundred little *hunnt Robber Hoofing or Slate Paint, which are stolen entire Irom our books of past years, notwithstanding such hooks are protected hv U. 8. copy right. The above cut represents laying over rough boards our Price List in Store in New York or Indianapolis, Ind. Temporary Roofing. Heart/ Single Pig, in Rolls of 325 Square Feet, per Roll . . $6.00 This price includes Nails, Caps, Cement and Paint for one coat. Each Roll covers 3 squares (including 2 inches for lap.) Weight per Roll complete materials, about 120 lbs. Two F»ly Roofing. Put up in Rolls to Cover one square ( 10x10 Feet,) .... $3.25 This price includes Nails, Caps, Cement and Paint for two coats. Weight per Roll complete material about 75 pounds. Tliree Ply Roofing. Put up in Rolls to Cover one Square (10x10 Feet,) ... $3.75 This price includes Nails, Caps, Cement and Paint for two coats. Weight per Roll complete materials, about 100 pounds. DIRECTIONS FOR USING RUBBER ROOFING. Board the roof close, as shown in cut. Sweep clean of all nails, chips, etc. Commence at the eaves (or gutter), nail the lower edge once in two inches, using ordinary lath nails with thin heads, shielded with tin caps. Let the second sheet lap over the first about two inches nail as before, and so repeat. Great care should be taken to fit the Felt closely around the sky-lights, scuttles, chimneys, gutters, bulk-heads, flag poles, etc. and when used around such places should be turned up two inches and carefully fastened, with lath, boards or cleats, using Cement freely. When the felt is all properly laid and fastened, then commence at the upper part and coat the entire surface with Slate Roofing Paint. After two or three days apply another coat and then sprinkle freely with clean, dry sand, immediately after the Paint is applied. Use as much sand as the Paint will absorb. For Terms see Second page of Cover, (Book Circulai*.! In exposed and windy places we recommend battings, or cleats, to run up and down the roof, as shown in the above cut. They can be laid 15 to 30 inches apart, and nailed with heavy nails, so as to have good hold in the sheeting boards. Common laths will answer the purpose, except at the end or edges of the roof ; for these wo advise strips one inch thick and two inches wide. The latter should be put on all our roofs, after laying the Rubber and before painting. When cleats are used, paint tho roof in strips, and lay the cleat in the green paint, and nail. When this is done, paint the entire roof, cleats and all, as directed on another page. RUBBER ROOFING as made by us at our own factory, is prepared from felt, of a pure wool fibre , this if saturated in a compound which renders it entirely inpervious to water ; it is then rolled and re-rolled, under hydraulic pressure, until leaving our machinery it appears as a strong, compact, cleanly and pliable material, fitted for use wherever a weather- proof roof is wanted. THE RUBBER ROOFING forms the base of our roof, which is yet to be completed by the application of two coats of SLATE ROOFING PAINT (last coat sanded.) and we have no hesitation in saying that this roof, when kept painted, will last as long as the very best Tin roof, and without their liability to constant leakage. We commend these materials for use — 1st— On Dwelling Houses, Darns, Stables and Out-Honses of al: kinds, confident that they will give satisfaction wherever a durable and reasonably cheap w r eather-proof roof is wanted. 2d— On Churches, Theatres, Warehouses, Railroad Depots, Bridges, and all kinds of large buildings. Note. — The noise caused by rain and hail on metal roofs, is leading the principal architects of the countr- to discard those metals, and substitute our Rubber Roofing, which is noiseless. 3d— On Factories, Foundries, Mills, machine Shops and Round [Engine] Houses, Chemical Works, Glass Factories, Ac. Note. — For this class of roofs we claim for our materials special merits. Owing to the vibration of the building, caused by the action of heavy machinery, it has here- tofore been found difficult to keep the roofs in order. Especially are tin roofs liable to be broken and drawn apart, by reason of the forces of contraction and expansion caused by the ever- varying temperatureacting in connection with the vibration caused by the machinery. In addition to which the fumes arising from the chemical in gredients used in factories, and thesteam from engines ami boilers unite in destroying Tin roofs by corrosion. These causes have no effect on our Rubber Roofing. 4th — -On All CIa*ie* of Ronf«, whether Flat or Steep SLATE ROOFING PAINT! ®a5“FIRE-r ROOF. WATER-PROOF. DURABLE. NO HEATING REQUIRED. MIXED READY FOR USE. The Best in the World for Tin, Iron & Shingle Roofs. Tested fifteen years, and nsed on nearly all the roofs in New York, Philadelphia and Cincinnati, as well as on the principal depots in the United States. The paint is elastic, will expand and contract, with heat or cold, will not crack, peel or scale; being slate, will not rust or corrode. It will protect, preserve and improve rough wood work, and for brick walls it is the only reliable Paint ever introduced, that will effectually prevent dampness from penetrating and discoloring the plaster. On decayed shingles, it tills up the pores and gives a new and substantial roof, that lasts for years. Curled or warped shingles it brings to their places, and keeps them there. Although a slow dryer, rain does not effect it. Our Paint, which (for shingle roofs) is chocolate color, when first applied, but soon changes to a uniform slate color, and is, to all intents and pur- poses slate, and proof against burning embers, as can be easily tested. On tin roofs our red color is usually preferred, as one coat is equal to five of any ordinary paint. For Factories, Founderies, Mills, Machine Shops, Warehouses, Engine Houses, Freight Cars, Depots, Farm and Seaside buildings, Bridges, Stables. Fences, etc., etc., it is expressly recommended. QUR ONLY COLORS: RED, CHOCOLATE AND BRIGHT RED. Cash Price List Sew York or Indianapolis, Ind. One Gallon ,s t ate Faint and Can...~-~...~ $7.25 Tivo Gallons “ ** 2.25 Three “ “ ** — 3.00 ^ ^ ^ •<>•••••••••••••••• ..•••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••• Five “ ** “ 4.00 Ten tf ** 7.50 Twenty “ « (1-2 Bbl.) 13.00 Fifty “ “ (1 Bbl.) 30.00 Ten lbs. Roofing Cement, for bad leaks about chimneys, etc 1.25 ,£> rms ee second cover page. Leaky Roofs Made Good. In all parts of the country are sheds and storehouses of many thousands of square feet in extent which have been covered with metal and shingle roofs at a great cost. Especially is this true of the cotton and tobacco sheds of the South, and the great storehouses along the Western rivers. In course of time they have come to leak in so many places as to seriously damage what they should protect. To repair them or to remove them and substitute another metal or shingle roof in- volves a large expense and many weeks of valuable time. Besides, in many places, it 5s with great difficulty skilled labor can be had in sufficient quantity to put on these new roofs between storms. To repair such roofs quickly, surely and cheaply, has been to us, for a long time, a difficult problem. We have, at length, solved it. We have .found that a heavy bodied Slate Rooting Paint, similar to that used for rubber roofing, but heavier, just answers the conditions. The application is simple. First go care- fully over the roof and note all the holes in the shingles, or places rusted through the metal. Paint them over with the Slate Roofing Paint, lay over them a piece of felt or of cotton cloth, and then paint over the pieces with the Slate Paint. (For large holes in the roof, or about chimneys, sky-lights, etc., we recommend using our Slate Cement first, then paint and patch as above stated.) When the roof has been thus thoroughly patched, give it a good covering of Slate Roofing Paint. A roof so defective as to be impossible to repair in the usual way can be made perfectly water tight and to last many years. The worst roofs will need two coats of this valuable preparation. Anyone can apply it, for we fur- nish it ready-mixed in any quantity, and it is easily applied with a good sized paint brush. Correspondence is invited with the owners of such roofs, and estimates fur- nished, or we will send men to repair them within any reasonable distance For quantity of paint required, see general remarks. * / AGENTS. We want live men as agents for our goods in every section of the country. They must be men of established reputation. Those identified with the building interests preferred, To such men we offer liberal terms. RUBBER ROOFING, (Being Laid over Old Shingles.) DIRECTIONS FOR LAYING ON STEEP ROOFS. 1st.— Begin at the top, having centre of first roll cover the ridge and extend over the edge of roof abont 11 inches. 2d. — Unroll next layer, and snap a chalked line two inches from the tipper edge, slide the •cond layer under the first, and secure by nailing through our metal caps. Always begin in the centre of the roof and nail along the lap to each end. The chalked line is necessary to obtain a uniform lap entire length of roll ; otherwise yon may nail the roofing crooked, and to straighten it ridges are formed ; — the next layers are put on in the same manner 3d. — With our Extra Roofing Brush apply the frst coat of Slate Roofing Paint on the three layers ; then proceed laying the roofing Our object in so painting is that we are not continually tramping over the work THE ILLUSTRATION REPRESENTS. First: Layer at peak. Second: Layer complete and ready to paint. Third:'Layer capped at top only. Fourth: Layer begin unrolled over roHgh boards. Dotted lines represent “lap” of under roll. Circles over felt and at edge of roof are metal Caps "A little paint ” has helped sell many a house, not only quickly, but at a far better Price. Our liquid Jlouse faints, We call your attention to our Nassau Liquid Paints — ready for immediate use on opening packages. We confidently offer these goods to consumers and the trade, as the very best that are made — for the following reasons : COVERING CAPACITY — These Paints being made from the Best materials will consequently cover better and more surface than those that contain barytes or clay which add to the “ weight ” without increasing the body or covering quality. PERMANENCY OF COLOR.— Great care being taken to use only permanent colors, our Tints do not fade and change color after being applied, as is the case where the only object is to get the tint, wihout reference to proper combination of Permanent colors. CONVENIENCE.— Any one “ who can use a paint brush ” can apply them. Cus- tomers can select tints, and, if additional quantity is wanted, can always rely on getting same shade, and not have two or three shades on same building as is often the case where tints are made experimentally. ECON OM Y. — Being ready for use, there is no waste or excess of material, as is almost always the case where the customer buys Lead, Oil and Turpentine. With our goods he can get the right quantity and use it all up. We put these Paints up in packages, from Cans, £, 1, 2, 3 and 5 gallons, to Kegs, 10, 15 and 25 gallons, and Barrels 45 gallons PRICES PER GALLON. White, for Inside ... “ Outside., Black, for Inside or Out. Blues, Yellows, Greens, Indian Red, Vermillion, Other Colors on Sample Card. $1.50 , 1.50 2.00 . 2.00 2.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 , 1.50 N. B. — Customers wanting Special Shades, not on our Card, can have the same made, when ordered in sufficient quantity, by furnishing Sample of desired Color. These Paints are of proper consistency for general work. Should any thinner be re- quired, use only Raw Linseed Oil or Spirits Turpentine TO ASCERTAIN AMOUNT REQUIRED. To ascertain the amount of this paint required for any given surface, add the num- ber of feet, front and rear, to the number of feet in length ( both sides). Multiply this by average height and it will give the number of square feet to be painted. Divide this by 250 (one gallon covering 250 square feet, two coats) and it will give quantity of paint in gallons required. Care should be used to see that the surface to be painted is dry before applying the paint. EXAMPLE. Front, 40 feet Rear. 40 “ Side, 30 “ Side, 30 140 Multiply by 25 feet average height. Divide by 250 J 2500 [14 Result 14 Gallons for 2 coats. FLEXIBLE I u*ed it f I did not l CEMENT. A POSITIVE CURE FOR LEAKY ROOFS. It is designed expressly for repairing breaks or nail holes in tin, metal or other Roofs, pointing up and repairing about chimneys where tin joins to brick or wood-work, flashings, copings, clapboards where houses join together, gutters, cupolas, dormer windows, skylights, hot-house frames, decks, or bottoms of boats, aquariums, water troughs or tanks, leaks in gas or water pipes, cementing seams in wood, stone or iron work, and in fact all piaoes required to be made Water-tight. It is chocolate color, contains no Tar or cheap oils, about the consistency of good putty, ready for applying with knife, stick or trowel, is very adhesive, perfectly elastic, does not injure water from moment of application, and cannot be washed off. This cement does not crack, peel off or blister in hot or oold weather, does the same service and lasts longer than Solder. After it is once applied, a skin commences forming over it. which soon becomes tough and hard, this process continues until the whole assumes a toughness like sole leather, and eventually becomes as durable as the article itself. One application being all that is required whep used according to directions. ABSOLUTELY FIRE, WATER AND DUST-PROOF. See that the surface to be mended is perfectly clean and dry ; then with a small trowel or stick, take out as much cement as necessary and press well into the hole, crack or cavity, always Deing mindful to cover up the whole leaky space thoroughly • then add sufficient to round off in the manner here shown : O supposing the dot to be the leak or space mended. In using the cement for pointing and mending, always, if possible, place it so that the greatest amount of pressure will be on the top, instead of underneath it, and be sure to follow above directions. Should the Cement become stiff or too hard for easy working, before it is all used, warm and add a little oil or fat grease, and mix well together, then let cool. Every farmer and heesehelder shenld have a earn as with it, they can do their own Roof repairing, and thus save many times its cost. It also preserves articles which would otherwise be rendered worthless, and thrown away. CENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Jletal Roofb —Each seam should be thoroughly examined, and wherever the slighted crack, pin, nail hole or other break is found, apply the oement as above. Shingle Roofs. — If the shingles be old and rotten, tear them off and put new ones on ; if in good condition, And about where the leak is, then look for a knot-hole, split, crack or check in a shingle, about the place it over-laps a seam between two other shingles, above and below, so that there shall be no chanoe for the water to soak through to the rafters. Chimneys.— Clean away the mortar, pf the cavity should be very large, fill with rags or anything for a foundation, and apply plenty of oement on top and "all around wherever there is an indication of a leak, being sure to press edges ef oement down to the brick, stone or wood work, in all cases. '’''Skylights dfc Seattle*.— Prem plenty of oement all around the two side* and top of skylight where it connects with the roof, er wherever a leak may shew itself; should the putty about the glass be eld and loose, clip it all eat clean, and add oement in the same manner as patty is applied. Copings.— Atop all joints between the stones by pressing oement well in and rounding off as above ; when the coping is close to the roe f, nil up underneath the same, so that water may not beat up over tin or metal. Leaky Joints.— Where additions are built to main houses ; or about bay windows etc., rain is frequently blown up under a clapboard ; when such is the case, oement well all along the lower edge of the clapboard where tin runs under. Rending Wooden Gutters, Water Treighs, dte.— Spread oement all along seam on inside, and let stand a«day or two before letting water on. Wash Tubs, Pails, Ae . — Press the cement into leaky places and let stand with- out using several days so that the same may become thoroughly knit to the metal or wood. If placed inside hot water is apt to render the skin tender so that clothes, sticks, dippers, etc., may scrape it off if not careful. Tin, Wooden or other Ware not used over or about a fire. — May be rep aired with equal facility and safety. Leaky Water or other Pipes. — Press plenty of the oement into and over ths entire cavity, wrap a cloth around tight and tie it well with a string, this after a day er two Will withstand a pressure of 100 lbs. to the squ ar e inch. OBDXK A CAN » — PRICE OWL f tl.Si Jlew York Price Jjst (of our Materials not otherwise mentioned in this Boi No. 12 Pioneer Paper, per ioo square feet, No. 14 “ “ “ “ No. 21 i < M, Rosin Sized Sheathing Paper, per 100 square feet, S << << << << u <( N, “ “ “ “ “ << CHATTANOOGA Metalic Red, Dry in bbls., per 100 lbs., “ “ “ “ boxes This Metallic Red is the best we have ever used, and recommend it to those wishing to mix their own paints. SLATE FLOUR for Roofers use, in bbls., per 100 lbs., . . 1.00 GRAFTON MINERAL for a cheap paint, “ . . 1.00 PAINTERS, OIL suitable for outside rough work, in 50 gal. bbls., per gal. ... .35 in cans or kegs, “ . . . .50 JAPAN Dryer, in bbls., per gal. . . .35 in cans or kegs, ..... .50 $2.00 1.50 *•*5 .75 •5° .40 I -5° . 2.00 CARPET FELT. We keep in stock a soft elastic Felt, expressly for laying under carpets, put up in rolls 36 inches wide, and weighs about one pound to the yard. It is moth-proof, prevents dampness rising from cellars, and will last many years. This lining increases the thickness of the carpet, rendering it soft and pleasant to the tread, and is a great saving to the carpet. Price 6 cents a yard. TARRED SHEATHING PAPER. We manufacture a tarred sheathing paper for using under slate, tin or shingles; also for sides of buildings before clapboarding. It is put up in roll s of about 325 square feet, and is sold for $1.50 per roll, or three cents per pound. We Wail Active Business Men of Good Standing to deal in our manufactures, and to parties carrying stock we will give Exclusive sale. Our materials are valuable, and sell readily after being fairly introduced; directions for using should be fully complied with, and the result will be entirely satisfactory. Shingles may be “cheap/’ but Rubber Roofing when painted is Fireproof. Then it is ready for use, and any-body can apply it. Shingles for flat roof are a total failure everywhere and always will be : Rub- ber Roofing will give perfect satisfaction, (and can be laid over the worthless shingles,) Slate Paint is made expressly for protecting and preserving old shingles, felt, tin, iron or other roofs, and in connection with Slate Cement will effectually stop leaks. Slate Paint is Patented, and must not be confounded with Plastic Slate Paint, Excelsior Slate paint or any other imitation, all of which are simply coal tar, and always Black: Genuine Slate Roofing Paint is Red or Chocolate, no other color, and never Black. Reliable Roofing for any building, large or small, can be obtained of us quickly, cheaply, and in any quantity for. Houses, Mills, Foundries, Barns, Factories, Ware-houses, "Will You Be Our Agent? Read carefully what our Book Circular states; what people say who have had practical experience with our goods, write us for estimate or other information wanted, and write soon. We furnish agents with samples and circular free. tmia AaivU arte' ooj’iiicj Compa-vt-a, New York City, and 42 South Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis Ind, ^epaliment of j'ftw Xforh, Sept, tit., tSIJj TO OUR PATRONS. About November 1st 1884, we propose to print and circulate one million copies 4th Edition, of our book circular. These will be mailed to the principal Builders, Lumber Dealers, Manu- facturers and Farmers in North and South America, West Indies, Australia, India, Japan and the East and South coast of Africa. As you have used our Rubber Roofing and Slate Roof- ing Paint, will you kindly give us, in writing your opinion as to the merits of said articles, whether, good or bad and we will at least give you a free advertisement. Please reply as soon possible giving name and business in full and oblige. Yours Respectfully, INDIANA PAINT & ROOFING CO. TO THE PUB LI a The above circular speaks for itself, please find replies on following pages, with a few exceptions, we have no personal acquaintance with any of the parties; their endorsement of our goods can therefore he fully relied on, and your custom is solicited. INDIANA PAINT ROOFING CO, Red hot coals on Rubber Roofing;. I have used your Rubber Rooting with the best and most pleasing results, it is cheap and durable as any in the market : the Slate Rooting Paint or covering is the most perfect sueess of any paint I ever saw. To prove my above assertions, I wish to relate an instance that occured to one of your roofs even before the sand was applied ;-my tinner was spouting a building covered with your paint, and left the fire-pot full of charcoal, of red hot coals on the roof, and came to the shop on business : during his absence the pot was upset by a draft of wind, leaving at least a peek of hot coals burning there at least 45 minutes. They nearly burnt off the paint and first thickness of felt for a space of probably two square feet; if it had been sanded, it would never have caught. lean freely and honestly recommend Rubber Roofing to the trade and to every one needing a cheap but good roof. Me Comr, 0. Nov. 12, 1884. R. C. B0WLU8, Building Materials. Looks like boiler iron, un -diag and > n.e Routing Paint, and am well pleased with it. Your 3 ply rooting put on with the same care, will out last tin in this climate, owing to the salt air, and it is also much cheaper ; the 2 ply is quite as good as tin, if taken care of same as tin. People here have been cheated with a cheap Tarred Roofing paper, coated with coaltar. H. CANFIELD, St. Augustine, Fla., Nov. 2. 1884. Contractor and Builder. Over an old Shingle roof. I laid your Rubber Roofing over an old shingle roof, and am well pleased with the result. " ‘ JOHN N. ARENDS, P. M. Brewton, Ala , Nov. 3, 1884 A shingle manufacturer uses Rubber Roofing on bis Boiler .Sheds. We have used your Rubber Roofing, and Slate Roofing Paint on oneof our Boiler Sheds 4.5 by 70 feet, and find them all that you have claimed. We cheerfully recommend their use to those in need of good and substantial covering, for large or small buildings. Jeanette, La., U. S. A. Oct 27. 1884. WHITWORTH & CO., Manufacturers of Cypress Lumber, Shingles, Flooring and Ceiling. Prefers Rubber Roofing lo shingles. I used your Rubber Roofing on my new store, and am satisfied with it. 1 prefer it to shingles, because it is quickest put on and I think more lasting. A. HAENFTLING, Accident, Garrett Co., Md., Nov 7, 1884. General Store. One year ago I used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, it has given entire satisfaction ; and I feel in my duty to recommend them. GEO. T. REED. Stockton, Md. Nov. 5, i884. ' Carpenter and Builder. Finds it excellent. Please send me one Bbl. Slate Roofing Paint, same as last, for Painting Tin. I find it excellent. JAMES LAING, Cumberland, Md., Nov. 1. 1884. Plumber, Steam and Gas Fitter. I have had your Rubber Roofing in use two years, and it is as good to-day as when put on. I think it the best Roofing in the market for the money. J. K. S. PENNINGTON, Hayre-de-Grace, Md., Nov. 1, 1884. Contractor and Builder. Experience proves Rubber Roofing preferable to more expensive materials. With our knowledge and experience with your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, we prefer them to many of the more expensive Roofings. Harrisburg, Va., Oct. 27, 1884. SHOWALTER & THOMAS. Agricultural Implements. Not a Single Complaint in over Two Years Sales. I have been using and selling your Rubber Roofing for over two years, and have not had a single complaint from any of my customers, but all are well pleased with it. Culpepper, Va., Oct. 29, 1884. C. J. RIXEY, Wood, Coal and Lumber. Barn Roofs: nothing equals Rubber Roofing. We used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint on several large barns, and it has given entire satisfaction. They make a first-class roof, are cheaper and more easily put on than any material we can get in this section. We are building a barn 200 feet long, and will cover it with your Roofing. PALMER & BOWMAN, Saltille, Va., Oct. 31, 1884. Saltville Stock Farm. (NOTE. — Palmer & Bowman are proprietors of the largest herd of registered Short-Horn Cattle in the world and are rated financially over one milliou dollars.) Weaie much pleased with your Rubber Roofing, and cheerfully recommend it to the public. A. G. DUNCAN & CO., Greeville, Va., Nov. 3, 1884. Merchants. Your Rubber Roofing has been on my own building for one year, and I have put it on roofs for others; when put on according to directions, it is all you claim for it. Farm House, Va. Nov. 8, 1884. JOHN T. FRY, Lumber Dealer. Better than any shingles, and why. Having used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, I am well pleased with both. They are superior to tin or Iron and better than any shingles we can get in this section, for the following reasons ; 1. It does not expand and contract in different temperatures as other roofing does. 2. It is much cheaper. 3. Anyone of ordinary mechanical skill can put it on. 4. It makes a very good roof, in fact, it is the best roof for the money, I ever saw and cheerfully recommend it to all who want a first-class roof for small cost. WM. E. FERRELL Malmaison, Va. Nov. 8, 1884. Saw mill, Building and Surveying. C heaper than shingles or tin. Slate Faint for Briek walls. I cheerfully recommend your Rubber Roofing, and think it will in time take place of all other roofing, as it is much cheaper than tin or shingles, and will last longer if kept pro- tected by your Slate Roofing Paint, which article I heartily recommend as a covering not only for Rubber, but over tin, iron, old shingles and brick walls, to keep out the dampness Williamsburg, Va. Nov. 8, 18S4. W. H. SWEANY, General Builder. A Stock Farmer, with abundance of shingle timber, covers all his buildings with Rubber Roofing. I have used your Roofing exclusively on all new buildings erected on my stock farm at this place, and it has given entire satisfaction. It is so easily and rapidly applied, requiring no skilled labor, that I find it better and cheaper than shing'os. although T have an :.l>uml- ance of shingle timber, ami a shingle saw. 1 am not a native of W . Va.. being an invalid naval officer, settled bare on account of the excellent climate. I was born and brought up in New York city where t have seen acres of your Roofing used, and so can positively assure the people here of ils durability. CHARLES N. GREENLEAF, ... ... '~o\- Co. W. Va.. Oct.. 25, 1884. . Stock Farmer. Mo Vv.^.. why it should not last a Oeneratioii. We used vour Roofing .. own buildings, and have sold it for use on Mills, Barns, Sheds and I 'welling Houses. ii_ ' given entire satisfaction to all parties to w T hom we have sold. We see no reason why it . 'uld not last a generation wfith proper care ami at- tention. JACKSON & DYER, ,> '' Jane Lew, W. Va,, Oct. 27, 1884 General Merchants. Read this. About 10.30 P. M. Oct. 24th, the main machine building of our planing and wagon manufacturing establishment was destroyed by fire, also our circular saw mill 20 by 60, ad- jacent and attached thereto. The main building was covered with your 3 ply Rubber Roofing, and the saw mill had a shingle roof. The fire broke out in the wood work, back of the chimney in the main building, and did not get into thesaw mill until the other build- ing was all ub’aze, and yet the fire did not burn through the roof of the main building, (the one covered with Rubber Roofing,) until after the saw mill roof had fallen in, and even the main roof tell in, before the fire broke through the Rubber Roofing, the rafters having burnt off and fell, before the roofing yielded to the flames. We have the utmost confidence in your roofing-as to its water and fire-proof qualities. WILCOX & BURDICK, Lincklaen, N. Y. Nov, 4, 1864. Wagon-makers Sup] lies and Manufacturers of light and heavy wagons. Institutes recommend Rubber Roofing. I used your 2 ply Rubber Roofing on a building of this institute about two years ago, it gives me entire satisfaction, and 1 went more of it. OLIVER R. WILLIS, White Plains, N. Y. Nov. 12. 1SS4. Principal Alexander Institute. and Military Boarding School, The parties to whom I sold your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, express themselves as perfectly satisfied, I anticipate an increasing demand for it. W. W. MILLER. Gardiner, N. Y. Nov 1884. Hardware. Holstein Stock Farm.=14.000 ft. Having used 14 00 feet of your Rubber Roofing and 100 gallons Slate Roofing Paint, we can testify as to their good qualities. We’ll use large quantities in the spring. Sinclairville, N Y. Nov. 3, i 884. B B. LOLD & SON, Importers ar.d Breeders of Thoughobred Holstein Cattle. 0.000 feet. The 9.U00 feet Rubber Roofing I used here is given entire satisfaction. Sinclairville, N. Y. Nov. 3, 1884, MONROE YOUNG, Carpenter and Builder. The Roofing you sent us gives good satisfaction, and would recommend it to an yone wanting a cheap roof. KRAEMER BROS., College Point, N Y. Oct. 25, 1884. Building Materials. I have your Rubber Roofing to put on a new church just being built ; from what I have seen of the roofing I believe it to be good. N. J. FOWLER, Walden N. Y. Nov. 1. 1884. . Hardware, Pam t and Oils. Economical roof for Stables. I have used your Roofing and Paint on stables, and consider them good and economical shall use more. E. NOSTRAND, Hempstead, L. I. Oct. 28, 1884. Boarding Stable. Half the cost, of Tin. We have used and sold your Rubber Roafing and Slate Roofing Paint, and find them all you claim. We prefer Rubber to tin, which costs double. LEON ARD & GILMORE, Dexter. N. Y. Oct. 31. 1884 Contractors and Builders. Dwelling;. Would not use any other. CJraiuery. I have used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, on my Dwelling, Grainery, and Sugar House, would not use anything else as long as 1 can get them. Short Tract, N. Y. Nov. 5, 1884. C VAN NOSTRAND, Farmer. A Slate Roofer pleased with Slate Faint. I have used vour Paint and Cement, think them first-class, I am particularly pleased with the Slaae Roofing Paint, and I think it cannot be surpassed as a paint for out buildings. Palisades, N. Y. Nov. 10, 1884. CHARLES L. DU BOIS, Slate and Tile Roofing. Slate Roofing Faint. — Saved him a new roof. I used vour Slate Roofing Paint on my roof over one year ago, and it lias saved me a new roof. W. F. ORMSBY, Smithport, Pa. Nov. 4, 1884. Farmer. I think your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint very good. Allenvillic, Pa Nov. 4, 1884. DAVID PEACHEY, Trader. I am satisfied with your Rubber Roofing, and so is every one in this section. Denver. Pa, Nov. 5. 1884. E. B. WOLF, Furniture and Carpets. Perfect satisfaction. Your Rubber Roofing (3 ply) gives me perfect satisfaction, it is all you claim for it. Port Chester, N. Y. Nov. 10, 1884. I. RADECHE, Fanner. House Faints and Roofing satisfactory in every respect. We have sold your Rubber Roofing and Paints, and are pleased to say they have given satisfaction in every respect. SHELDON & HULL, Berlin, N. Y. Nov. 6, 18S4. Hardware and Lumber. Keeps out the eold. We have used vour materials on our buildings for Keeping out the Cold ; consider them all you claim. ‘ H. S. ANDERSON. Union Spring, N. Y. Nov. 3. 1884 Cayuga Lake Nurseries. Jnsl what In needed. We used 30 squares your Rubber Roofing, and find it giving good satisfaction, your Slate Rooiiing Paint seems to be just what is needed. KNEPPER BROS., Somerset, Pa. Oct 31, 1884. Ins. Agents' Coal .Hiners endorse Rubber Roofing. The use of other materials and coating has been a continual annoyance to us, but we find in your Paint and Cement all that we wish for, and we are pleased to subscribe to the same. Shickshimny, Pa. Nov. 1, 1884. SALEM COAL COMPANY, Miners and Shippers of Wyoming Anthracite Coal. Used several hundred squares on flat and steep roofs. T have used several hundred squares of Rubber Roofing (mostly 3 ply) put on roofs steep and flat, all over this section of country, it has given perfect satisfaction. My busi- ness is roofing in general, wherever I do one job in a town, it is sure to bring me many more. I recommend it all my friends, for I believe in your roofing, although I could make more money using Tar roofing which has been tried and proved a failure. WM. BELL, Pitttburg, Pa. Oct. 25, 1884. ' Roofer. A Painters opinion. I heartily endorse the good qualities of your Paint and Rubber Roofing ; have used your paint on tin roofs and wood fences, and find it to come up to all you claim for it. Chsetnut Hill, Pa. Oct. 30, 1884. HENRY AUGE, Painter. The Rubber Roofing and Slate Paint is giving good satisfaction, we have Shingles, Slate Tin and Iron roofs in our neighborhood, but like your Rubber the best. Mines, Blair Co., Pa. Nov. 13, 1884. W. C, EASTEP, Carpenter. Carpenter 20 years. His opinion. I think your Rubber Roofing good and cheap, have used both 2 and 3 ply ; think 3 ply cheapest and best for the price, the Paint and Cement works very well. My first roof has been on one year, and has given sntisfaotion. I am a Carpenter and have followed the busi- ness for twenty years, and have a knowledge whereof I speak. J. L. COLGIN, Foxborough, Pa Nov. 14, 1884. Carpenter. The admiration of all. I have used your Rubber Roofing with satisfaction, it is the admiration of all. Butler Pa. Nov. 15, 1884. N. HENRY, Builder, Hotel proprietor endorses Rubber Roofing. I have used your Roofing Materials, and am well pleased with them. Lackawaxen. Pa. Nov. 12, 1884. FRANK AMSTALDEN, Union HoteL Superior to Tin. ) A ves-y pretty roof f The universal opinion of Bnilders. T am pleased with your Rubber Roofing and Slate Paint, it is superior to tin and iron for many important reasons. 1. It does not expand and contract with heat and cold, like other roofing, it is cheaper ; anyone can put it on, and lastly, it makes a very pretty roof. Leechburg, Pa. August 27. 1884 CHARLES S. LYNN, Builder. Rlaeksinitli building “Rest in the market.” I have used your Rubber Roofing, and am much pleased with it, think it best roofing for the money in the market. JAMES K. JONES, North Sewickly, Beaver Co., Pa. Nov. 7, 1884. General Blacksmith. I have used your Rubber Roofing, and am well pleased with it, for it does not expand and contract with heat or cold as metal roofs do, is more easily and quickly put on, and cheaper. A. J. YOUNG, Rices Landing, Pa. Nov. 3, 1884. Farmer and Stock Raiser. Your Rubber Roofing is on my buildings. I am recommending it to my neighbors for I think it is a good roofing. I. C. SCHRECKENGOST, Putney ville, Pa. Nov. 3, 1884. Farmer. Your Rubber Roofing was put on the coach manufactory of J. G. Reed, and has given good satiafaction. We shall use the same materials on our warehouse now building. Pottsgrove, Pa. Oct. 29, 1884. T. J. BIEBER & CO., General Store. I am pleased to say your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint is giving great satis- faction in this section. WM. CRISWELL, Murdocksville, Pa. Nov. 4, 1884. Carpenter and Wheelwright. We have used your Rubber Roofing, and think it is the best roofing of that kind we have ever seen. PECK BROTHERS, Peckville, Pa. Nov. 4, 1884. Builders Materials. t'heap an, 1884. Proprietor of Andrews Planing Mill. The advantage over Tin or Shingles. I have used your 2-ply Rubber Rooting, ami it gives perfect satisfaction. I believe it will be durable, besides the advantage over Tin and Shingles, in the ease and rapidity by which it is laid. N. E. TINKHAM, Knox, Ind. Nov. 18, 1883. Sewing Machines and Lumber. Less trouble than with Tin or Slate they lay. We used quite an amount of your Rubber Rooting and Slate Paint in 1883, have not a single leak ; consider it the most speedy roof laid, and very durable. We do Slate and Tin Roofing, and have less trouble with your Rubber and Slate Paint Roofs than anyone we put on . KNIGHT & CRIDER, Greenfield, Ind. Nov. 17, 1884. Stoves, Tinware &c. Better than his Iron roofs. Mv main Building is Roofed w T ith Iron, but out buildings have been covered with your Rubber R >ofing for some time, which give me much better satisfaction. Newville, Ind. Nov. 16, 1884. S. H. BARTLETT, Ins. and Collecting Agency. Frost litis no effect on Rubber Roofing. I have used your Rubber Rooting, Slate Paint and Cement, and sold to others ; in all cases they have given the best of satisfaction Those who have used them say they are sup- erior to tin or metal. Frost does not effect them, and the Paint will not peel off. The time is near when they will take the lead of all Roofing. J. P. SINER, Shelbcrn, Ind. Nov. i 7, 1884. Hardware, Stoves. inch fall in ‘23 feet. Splendid satisfaction. We are using your Rubber Roofing and Paints, and think they are the best articles we have ever tried, especially on flat roofs ; we are using them on Roofs 6 inches fall in 23 feet, and they give splendid satisfaction. SHAFER & RINGLE, La Ray, Ind Nov. 17, 1884. Builder. Sharp fire test. Rubber Rooting saves a Brick Building. I have used your Rubber Roofing for three years, and find no fault with it. If put on dry sheathing, and well painted, it surely makes a good roof, and as fire-proof as can be. I had one test of its fire-proof qualities ; I co vered one Roof with your Rubber and Slate Paint, the next building to it was covered with shingles, this caught fire and burnt down, and it would have been impossible to have saved the other building had it not been covered with Rubber Roofing and Slate Paint, both buildings were brick. E. B. OSBORN, Vebjdkrsbokg. Ind. Nov. 19, 1884. Builder and Lumber. An experienced Carpenters’ opinion. =The best roof lie ever saw. I am 56 years old. call my self a first-class Carpenter, and have a general knowledge of building material of all kind ; my opinion is your 3 ply Rubber Roofing, covered with two coats Slate Roofing Paint, the last coat sanded, makes the best roof I ever saw; hundreds of men come to see the roofs I have put on, and like them. J. H. WILLIAMS, Guernsey, White Co Ind Nov. 3. 188L Carpenter. Kegrets lie dill not use Bubbcr Booling in tlie first place. I applied the Rubber Roofing, and am entirely satisfied that I have the best roof that I could have put on. I regret that I did not use this roof in the first place. Jackson, Ind. Oct 28, 1884. E. C. ELLIO T, General Merchandise. I have used your Rubber Roofing two years, and it is all right. T. B. PEUGH, Farmer. Salem, Ind. Nov. 21, 1884. Fully as represented.— — Two years trial. Had vour Roofing in use over two years, gives entire satisfaction, and is fully as repre- sented. ‘ A. HEINE, Supt. CHAS. HOPFERBERTH Works, Evansville, Ind. and New York City, Nov. 22, 1884. Walnut Lumber, Logs & Staves. Architects’ experience.- — Best paint he ever used. After a fair trial I consider your Slate Roofing Paint, the best Paint I have ever used. Cannelton, Ind. Nov. 2i, 1884. B. H. ROUNDS, Architect and Builder. Flat Shingle roof. I have used your two ply Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint tor two years over a very flat shingle roof that leaked badly-it gives entire satisfaction, and feel safe in recom- mending them as cheap and durable. J. P. HOLMES, Farmer. Glenwood, Ind. Nov. 17, 1884. Experienced Tinner’s opinion. We can say in regard to your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint that they are excellent, and all you claim for them. The writer had a great deal of experience in Eastern states with roofs, and has laid a great many squares of Tin roofs, and truly believes that Rubber Roofing will out last Tin, if it has the same attention tin absolutely requires. Shoshone, Idaho, Nov. 18, 1884. WERNICKE & CO., Hardware, Stoves, &c. Cheaper than any other reliable Roofing. I have used your Rubber Roofing ; it has given.general satisfaction, I believe it is a good material for Roofing : easy to put on, and cheaper than anyjother Roofing I have handled. Neligh, Neb. Nov. 6, 1884. I. N. MILLS, Building Materials, Lumber, &c. Sides and Roof of Warehouse covered with Rubber Roofing. In handling your Roofing Materials in this state for the last two years, I have found them to give entire satisfaction, and in every sale made, to have fully met the practical use required of them ; on my warehouses I have lately used 4 000 teet of the 3-ply, covering sides and roof, and can unhesitatingly recommend the materials. C. F. GOODMAN, Omaha. Neb. Oct 29, 1884. Wholesale Druggist Will last a life-time. We are well pleased with your Rubber Roofing, and think with you, if taken care ot, it will last a life-time. J. BRINSDON & BROTHER, Battle Mountain, Nev. 21, 1884. Contractors. A trying climate for Rubber Roofing. We have been using your 3-ply Rubber Roofing for two years, on flat and pitch roofs, it is far supeiior to shingles ; have just taken a contract to build a brick school house, and are going to use your 3-ply on the roof; your Slate Cement used around chimneys is making a good record. WILLIAMS & McHENRY, Farmington. New Mexico, Nov. 7, 1884 Millers and Builders. Nothing better made. Your Roofing and Paint are the finest for repairing old buildings, or use on new roofs of any kind, and would recommend to all who desire anything of that kind; there is nothing better made. W. B. SKINNER, Miles City, Montana, Nov. 25, 1884. General Mdse and Ranch Supplies. We have been selling to the trade here your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint; in every sale made, find it has given entire satisfaction. J. F. SMITH & BRO. 65 Strand, and 59, 61. 65 & 67 Mechanic St., Galveston, Texas, Nov. 4, 1884. Manfs. of and dealers in Doors, Blinds, Sash, Builders Hardware, &c. A Texas stock farmer’s opinion. Your Rubber Roofinf has been on our roofs for two years, and gives perfect satisfaction. Would not change it for anything we know of. J. L. DEWEY, Sealy, Texas, Nov. 2, 1884. Stock Farm. We can cheefully recommend your “ Rubber Roofing” to be all, or even more, than you claimed and in every instance it has proved entirely satisfactory; to your Slate Roofing, Paint, (we have been selling paints for the last 12 years,) we can consistently say that your paint, is the only paint, we have sold that gives complete satisfaction in every respect. Will send you soon a large order for both paint and roofing J. H. CHOICE Whitesboro, Texas, Nov. 1, 1884. Hardware. Slate Cement. I have used on my tin Roof your Cement for stopping leaks, also your Slate Roofing Paint for painting same, and take pleasure in saying both give satisfaction. Longview, Texas, Oct. 29, 1884. J. W. BORING. General Store. House Paint. I have used your house Paints, and like them. I also hear your Rubber Roofing spoken of very highly. J. K. GILL, Sherman, Texas, Oct 31, 1884. Contractor and Builder. As good to-day as when applied. Your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint has been on my building two years, and look as well to-day as when put on, I think well of your materials. WM. STEIN, New Berlin, Texas, Nov. 13. 1884. Ginner and Miller. It is a good Roofing. Your Rubber Roofing is on our buildings, and our opinion is that it is a good roofing. Canton, Texas, Nov. 11, 1884. YOUNGBLOOD BROS., Saddle and Harness Makers. A Farmers’ advice. How to keep out snow and raiu. I would adviee all who want a good roof, that will keep out snow and rain, to use your Rubber Roofing, for it is the best and cheapest. L. A. MANGUM, Eastland City, Texas, Nov. 14, 1884. Farmer. Texas climate. Slate Paint on shingles. I covered two houses with your Bubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint last December, it stood throgh the winter, and has been thoroughly tested by the summer sun. I cheer- fully recommend you materials for use in this climate. Your Slate Roofing Paint has stopped 'the leaks in my shingle roof. D. H. LORING, P. M. Mason, Texas, Nov. 11, 1884. Han not leaked a Drop. I used your 2-ply Roofing on a very flat Roof, since which time it has not leaked a drop. Lawrenckville, N. Y. Dec. 1, 1884. W. T. BELLOWS, Farmer. Our other roofings cost twice as much, and do not equal yours. We have one roof covered with your Rubber Roofing and Paint. It has been on about two years, and is just as good now, as the day we put it on, we have several different kinds of roofing, but none of them are equal to yours, and they all cost twice as much. Yonkers, N. Y. Nov. 13, 1884. JOHN K. FLEMING & SONS, Wool Extracts, The Rubber Roofing has stood well during the summer, if it stands as well in the winter, it will find a large sale here another season. W. M. SMITH, Alexander, N. Y. Nov. 17, 1884 • Farmer. Removes Tin and applies Rubber Roofing. Most of my buildings have your Rubber Roofing and Paint on ; I wish they all had, as I cannot speak too highly of it. I think so well of it, I am going to take off a Tin roof (that I have to paint every year to keep from leaking) and put on Rubber Roofing. New Hyde Park, L. I., N. Y. Nov. 12, 1884. A C. CORNWELL, Farmer. Lives on a bill aud gets all the heavy winds. I am living on a hill, getting all the heavy winds, but find in the time I have used your Rubber Roofing with battings on,) it has stood the test, I believe it is the cheapest and best. Hicksville, L I., N. Y. Nov. 24, 1884 D. S. STEINECKE, Farmer. A Rlacksmith's test. ISetter than Tin. I am well pleased with your Rubber Roofing, consider it better than wood or tin. The Slate Roofing Paint is the best for tin I have ever tried. WM. H SMITH, Roslyn, L I., N. Y Nov. 19, 1884. Blacksmith. • Knows from experience that it is good. I have used your Rubber Roofing for two years, it makes agood looking and water tight roof, which are very essential points in roofing, I would heartily recommend it for roofs of all kinds, knowing from experience that it is good. JOHN H. BLAUVELT, Nanuet, N. Y. Nov. 20, 1884. Farmer. As hard as Slate. It is nearly two years since we put on your Rubber Roofing. It has given good satis- faction. and promises to be enduring; the roof is about as hard as Slate. Clifton, N. Y. Nov. 18, 1884 GREEN’S NURSERY CO., Rochester, N. Y. Sends money for more goods. I have used your Rubber Roofing aud Slate Paint, and find them entirely satisfactory in confirmation thereof, I send you $25 money order, for more of the same. Dover, N. J., Nov. 20, 1884 JOHN E. VAIL, Merchant. The longer it is on — the harder it gets. I like your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint first rate, thinlc it is cheapest and durable; the longer it is on the firmer it gets. J. J. HEBLER, Farmer. Newton, N. J. Nov. 24, 1884. House Paints— why he has large sales. Mv customers say your House Paints are as good as any other, and much cheaper, for this reason they find a ready sale. G. M. LANNING, Afton, N. J. Oct. 24, 1884. General Store. Equal to Tin. Your Rubber Roofing is giving great satisfaction in this section, I’believe if well put on and taken care of, it is equal to tin, which costs double. D. H. VELTMAN, Spring Lake, N J. Nov, 3, 1884 Carpenter and Builder. Intense heat — Rubber Roofing on a Japan factory. We have your Rubber Roofing on our Japanning Factory, which is a severe test on account of the great heat, and find it satisfactory in every respect. Newark, N. J. Oct. 30, 1884. The Rudden Manufacturing Co., Japan Leather. A cheap and satisfactory Roof. The materials purchased from you seem well adapted to the purpose for which they are recommended, they make a cheap and satisfactory roof, easily and quickly applied by any one. We have no reason to doubt its durability. N. & E. H. WELLS, Mesuhoppen, Pa. Nov. 19, 188. Druggists, Poultry Breeders. Three years test. I have used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint three years, and can strongly recommend them as being superior to any other kind of a roof. I was examining them yesterday, and found them as good as when put on three years ago ; as for siding up poultry houses or other buildings, it has no equal. J. F. FLETCHER, West Monterey, Pa. Nov. 17, 1884. Breeder of highest class Poultry, Bees and Swine Over old shingles. Your Rubber Roofing was used over old shingles, and answers a good purpose, it will take the lead of shingles or tin. JACOB LINHART, Farmer. Maytown, Pa. Nov. 21, 1884. Poultry houses. =Warm and Iree from %ermin. We have eovered our Poultry house with your Rubber Roofing, and lined it with your Tarred Sheathing Paper, and are satisfied they are just the tiling. The Poultry house is warm and the Tarred Paper is sure death to chicken lice, as we have not been troubled with that worst of pests since. As fast as our old roofs give out we shall he sure to use your Rubber Rooting, lor it gives us entire satisfaction. GEO. S. SINGER & SON, Cardington, 0. Nov. 24, 1884. Coal, Ice and Poultry *•« feet fall in <».* ft. ”-a very flat roof. The 35 squares of 3-ply I had of you was put on my Fish-house, six feet fall in sixty- five feet, it look neat, every one admires it, and I think it will last a life time if painted as often as Tin should be A. J. GUSTAVIUS, Huron, Erie Co., O. Oct. 29, 1884. Fresh and Salt Fish. Temporary It ubber Booling. I have used your Temporary Rubber Roofing, and think it the cheapest and best I ever used. * H. J. PEN HART, Woodsfield, 0. Nov 1884. Lumber. Stands the Cold all right. The Rubber Roofing I hav of you two years ago seems to be all right, it stood the Cold winter very well. JOHN KENNEDY. Wheelersburg 0. Nov. 17, 1884. Farmer. I was formerly a Carpenter, left the trade, and am now a country merchant, I and my son put on your Rubber Roofing and it does well. P. W. WISMAN, Ainger, 0. Nov. 18, 1884. General Store. Painter's opinion. Slate Paint the Best. I cheerfully recommend your Slate Paint as the best, and most durable I have ever'used for the purpose. J. W. GANDER, Six Points P. 0., 0. Nov. 22, 1884 Painter. The Best he ever used. I have used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, and believe them to be the best roofing materials, considering the cost, I have ever tried. , Patton’s Mill, 0. Nov. 18, 1884. JOHN SEAMANN, Miller. On Tin.=Slate Paint exeels all others. Your Rubber Roofing is just the thing for new roofs, and your Slate Roofing Paint for Tin Roofs excels all other Paints in use. G. W. NOBLE., M. D. Edons, Wms Co., 0. Nov 18 1884. Better than Tin or anything else. As long as I can get Rubber Roofing, 1 will use no other for my roofs, for it is better than tin or anything else I have come across, any one who wants to know more about it, let them write me. PHARES MATTES, McArthur, 0. Nov. 19, 1884. Gardener and Florist. Will use no other. Your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint gives good satisfaction, I will use no other in future. HENRY ZIEBER, Bellevue, 0. Nov. 18, 1884. Farmer. 100,000 feet. The Leading Booling. We have handled about 1,000 squares of your Rubber Roofing, and it is giving good satis- faction, we believe it is to be the leading roofing, as soon as the people become acquainted with its merits PALMER & HULL, Wauseon, 0. Nov. 19, 1884. General Merchants, Building Materials, Ac. We have only used your Slate Roofing Paint, that we like so far as we can judge from trial made. MEANS, KYLE & CO., Hanging Rock, 0. Nov. 15, 1884. Coal Miners and Farmers One year ago I gave your Rubber Roofing a trial and like it, please send me five squares more. C. A. MARBLE, Wilmington, 0. Nov. 13, 1884. Undertaker. Always has the Preference. Your Rubber Roofing has given such satisfaction that it alw.vas has the preference when we have a roof to repair or lay new. ELBEL, GILLIAM & CO., Canton, 0. Nov. 13, 1884. Manfs. of Saddlery, Hardware, Malleable Iron Castings ac. “ It is all right. ” I have tried your Rubber Roofing, and find it as recommended, and can readily say it is all right. S. S. ALBIN, General Store, Silverly, 0. Oct. 28, 1884. Your Rubber Roofing is giving me satisfaction, it looks as though it might be durable. West Carlisle, 0 Nov. 7, 1884 WM. H. DIVAN, Farmer. Two years test. As good as new. I used your Rubber Roofing on my building two years ago, it looks as well now as when first put on. ISAAC HILTY, Pandora, 0. Nov. 5, 1884. Cider Mill. Far ahead of Shingles. Have used your 3-ply Rubber Roofing and Slate Paint., and find them first-class, far ahead of shingles and much cheaper. LENOY EARL, Rising Sun, 0. Nov. 4, 1884. General Agent. A point worth careful consideration. I liave had numerous inquiries as to how your Rubber Rooting stands the hard freezing rain, snow Ac ; mine was put on in 1882, and last winter was a fearful cold one, even for this cold country, and living on the shores of bake Superior we have lots of rain and snow. My Roof looks as well and I have every reason to believe, is as good to-day, as the day it was put on, and the sand makes it fire-proof against sparks, which is a point worth careful consider- ation. If I use any more Roofing, I shall most certainly use yours. J. W. SE1GHMAN, Eaglic River, Mich. June 15, 1884 Painter. Slate Paint for leaky Hoofs. I haveno hesitation in saying your Rubber Roofing and Slate Paint are “ just the thing.” They give good satisfaction, and are easily put on. The Slate Paint is excellent for leaky Roofs, and in fact for new Shingles, is far superior to any paint I ever used. W illiamston, Mich. Dec. 12, 1884. H. E. HIGBEE, Contractor and Builder. A 1 satisfaction. 1 have used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Paint on my new house, and have sold it to others. It has given A 1 satisfaction. A. WAGNER, Utica, Mich. Nov. 19, 1884. Hardware, Stoves, Ac. What old Painters say about Slate Paint. I have used a number of bbls. your Slate Roofing Paint, and find it all you claim for it. I have compared it with other Roofing Paints, and do not find any that will wear, and look one quarter as well. Old Painters say that it beats any roof Paint they ever saw; they try to imitate it, but they can’t. A. PHILPOTT, Swartz Creek, Mich. Nov. 17, 1884. Roofing Materials, Paint Ac. Shingles fail.=KTever saw' a drop of water penetrate Rubber Hoofing. I built my house two years ago, there was a piece of the Roof that was rather flat, and could not keep it dry with the best of Shingles; saw your circular and sent for your Rubber and Paint, and have never seen a drop of water come through it yet, and I do not think there will be in years to come. It is the best thing I ever put on a Roof, and heartily recommend it. ‘ WM. CORNER, Ganges, Mich. Nov. 18, 1884. Proprietor Spring Hill Farm. Four years trial. My Flat Roof buildings covered with your 2-ply Rubber Roofing four years ago, are as well protected now as when first applied, and it affords me pleasure to say your materials give me entire satisfaction. A. J. KEMPTON, Addison, Mich Nov. 12, 1884. Watch Maker and Jeweler. A severe (ire test. Rubber Roofing vs. tiravel Hoofing. In answer to your inquiry as to how your Rubber Roofing stood the test in the fire which partly consumed our Refrigerator, would say that the portion covered with Tar and Gravel was completely destroyed, but the part covered with your Rubber Roofing did not burn, although the boards under it were completely charred. We consider your Roofing perfectly fire-proof. BURROUGHS A CARTER, Flint, Mich. Nov. 3, 1884. Wholesale dealers in Butter, Meats and Tropical Fruits. Always very satisfactory. We have used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Paint for about 3 years, and have always found them very satisfactory, and take pleasure in recommending them. St. Louis, Mich. Nov. 11, 1881. RICHARDS, ALTHOUSE A CO., Staves, Heading and Hoops. Your Slate Roofing Paint has given me the best of satisfaction. Send me £ bbl. more. Sebewaing, Mich. Oct. 30, 1884. CHARLES PIENNING, Doors, Sash and Blinds. First-class articles. My opinion is that your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint are first-class articles, and I don’t see why the Rubber will not last a life-time, if Painted every few years. I used 15 squares your 2-ply. JAMES MAGUIRE, East Saginaw, Mich. Oct. 30, 1884. Trader. Old Shingles. =As good as uew.=When given a coat of Slate Paint. I take great pleasure in recommending your Slate Roofing; it is just what is wanted to preserve new Shingles, and for old Shingles there is none superior: it fills the cracks com- pletely, making the Roof as good as new. Your Rubber Roofing is also an excellent article. Sebewaing, Mich. Nov. 7, 1884. CHARLES HENNING, Sash, Doors and Blinds. Store Roof. Tlie best of satisfaction. I used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint on a large store, and the Roof has given the best of satisfaction. C. ALLEN, Ionia, Mich. Nov. 4, 1884. Architect and Builder. Five years experience. I have used and sold several hundred squares your Rubber Roofing in the last five years, and find it gives great satisfaction in this cold country, I have 1,800 feet on my own building Sand Beach, Mich. Oct. 31, 1884. WALTER A. SMITH, Stoves and Tinware. On their own store. Our store building is covered with your Rubber Roofing; we are satisfied it is all you claim and think it will be the roofing mostly used eventually. We recommend it every time. HA 1VK & STRONG. Wilkesville, 0. Nov.'25, 1884. Manfs. of Doors, Sash &e. Two yestrs trial. I have used your Rubber Roofing for two years, and covered many buildings with it. I find it is first-class, and gives the best of satisfaction in every respect. H. W. COCHRAN, Mt. Vernon, 0. Dec. 1, 1884. Carpenter and Builder. It is strong enough. I am glad to testify to the excellent qualities of your 3-ply Roofing ; it has given entire satisfaction and 1 recommend it to all who wish a good, durable and fire-proof roof. It does not effect the water for domestic purposes, if directions are followed. P. D. WILLIAMS, Hazael, 0. Nov. 24. 1884. Contractor and Builder. P. S. — If you wish to make my testimonial any stronger, do so, for I am well pleased with Rubber Roofing and Slate Paint. Farmers in Knox County. Rubber Roofing is all you represent it, one-third cheaper than pine shingles, and I am satisfied will last longer than the best Shingle Roof. My Roof has stood the test, so we are perfectly satisfied. Rubber Roofing is being extensively used among the Farmers in Knox Co., (as well as other places,) and they are men that know what is good and cheap, to keep the cold, snow or rain opt, and make a good roof in general. WM. W. SOCKMAN, Milton Centre, 0. Dec. 5, 1884. Lumber. I have used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, and find it gives good satis- faction. H. BRINKMAN, Kalida, 0. Dec 12, 1884. Farmer and Builder. I have used your Roofing; and when properly put on is as good a roof as can be made. Russell, 0. Nov. 25 1884. D. W. McCOY, Carpenter. One eoat of Slate Paint equal to three of any other. Your Roofing has given the best of satisfaction and makes a durable roof; the Slate Paint with which it is covered is the best Paint I ever used ; one coat is equal to three of ordinary Paint. A. J. McINTIRE, Round Bottom, 0. Dec. 1, 1884. Carpenter. He knows by Experience. I believe the Rubber Roofing to be the Best for all purposes, that is now in use; and as for your Slate Paint, it can’t be beat for a roof Paint. E. E. McGREW, Milnersville, 0. Nov 24, 1x84. Roofer and Painter. Doctors recommend Rubber Roofing. I have used your Rubber Roofing, and am well pleased with it. Somerset, Ky. Nov. 7, 1884. J. L. OWENS, M. D. Your Roofing gives entire satisfaction. WILLIAMS BROS., Hartfort, Ky. Oct. 28, 1884. Hardware, Stoves, &c. His customers all satisfied. I would say I have used your 2 and 3-ply Rubber Roofing, and like them very much, for they give satisfaction to my customers. W. L. McADAMS, Hawesville, Ky. Nov. 18, 1884. Painter and Roofer. A number of years’ test. T have used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint for a number of years, and they have given me good satisfaction. W. W. ALCOKE, Corinth, Ky. Nov. 17, 1884. Sash, Doors, Lumber &c. I feel safe in recommending your Rubber Roofing and Slate Paint as cheap and durable I am pleased with them. ASA B. NICKELL, Ezel, Ky. Nov. 17, 1884. Farmer. Slate Paint the best for any roof. We haye used your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, and consider them the best Roofing in use. The Slate Roofing Paint is the best for any roof. Sweet Owen, Ky Nov. 3, 1884. STAMPER & SLAUGHTER, Merchants. Have delayed answering uutil I could seethe parties for whom I laid your Rubber Roof- ing. I can now say they are well pleased with the goods and prices for the same. Millsprings, Ky. Nov. 8, 1884. JAMES M. DENNEY, Mechanic and Lumber Dealer. Slate Paint on Tin.— Two years tests. We have been using your Paint on'Tin roofs for the past two years find it all you claim and cheerfully recommend it to all wanting a good, durable Paint. Hickman, Ky. Nov. 25, 1884. J. W. CORMAN & CO., Tinners and Hardware Dealers. Have used your Roofing and have every reason to believe it is a good and cheap mater- ial. I recommend it, J. A. PEEL, Springport, Ky. Dec. 11, 1884. Carpenter and Builder. I am handling your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, and am well pleased with them. ' A. J. UPTON, Upton, Ky. Nov. 3, 1884. General Store. Universal satisfaction. I have used your Roofing and Paints ; they give universal satiafaction. T. D. WILSON. White Hall., Ills. Nov 5. 1884. Contractor and Supt. ol Buildings. I>oes not leak a Drop. Your Roofing and Paint gives me good satisfaction ; 1 think them better than shingles as they are easier to put on, and better when on. My roof does not leak a drop. Cissna Park, Ills. Nov. 21, 1884. GEO. SlNDERaON, Farmer. 112.000 ft. covered willi one materials. I have used in this section 112,000 feet your 2 and 3-ply Rubber Roofing, and Painted 30,000 square feet of Roofs with your Slate Roofing Paint ; all your materials give entire sat- isfaction. I enclose you the names of parties using them. HENRY' REISKE, Morrison, Ills. Nov 3, 1884. General Roofer. All you claim. Have used your Paint and Roofing in mv neighborhood, and they are giving entire sat- isfaction. I am confident they are all you claim for then. L. S. GRIFFITH, Minier, Ills. Oct. 27, 18S4. Contractor and Builder. We are well pleased with your Rubber Roofing and Paints. RAPP BROTHERS, Morton, Ills Nov. 14, 1884. Manufacturers of Drain Tile. My experience with your Rubber Roofing has been very satisfactory, have used your 2 and 3 ply, and recommend them to those wishing a cheap and durable Roof. Peru, Ills. Nov. 3, 1884. SIDNEY WHITAKER, Trader. Ho one need fear a trial of Rubber Roofing. I have used 5,000 feet of your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, and can cheer- fully recommend them, for they are giving entire satisfaction. No one need fear to give them a trial. WM. H. BURCH, Virden, Ills Nov. 3, 1SS4. Contractor and Builder. Ho Roofing can be Better. I have your Rubber Roofing in use and it gives perfect satisfaction. I think no Roofing could be better. C. I,. NESMITH, Washington, Ills. Nov. 15, 18S4. Manufacturer of Nesmith Grain Register. Better than lie expected. In regard to your Rubber Roofing and Slate Roofing Paint, would say they are much better than I expected. C. HANKER, Toledo, Ills. Nov. 17. 1884. Contractor and Builder. By far the Rest satisfaction of any Roofing. Your Rubber Roofing and Paint lias given by far the best satisfaction of any I have han- dled. C. G. SLOCUMB, Keithsburg, Ills. Nov 17, 1884. • Lumber. Prefers Rubber to Shingles or Tin. Your Roofing Materials give us good satisfaction, I may say we like them much, we prefer them to Tin everywhere, and to shingles wherever a sufficiently steep pitch for the latter cannot be had ; we expect to use more and more of it in the future. T. T. BENT, Oglesby, Ills. Nov. 19, 1884. Manager Oglesby Coal Company. Half the price of Tin and quite as Durable. After 10 months trial I have no hesitation in recommending your Roofing. It is half the price of Tin and I think quite as durable, if not more so. M. VOTAW, Neoga, Ills. Nov. 27, 1884. Undertaker. I have used your Roofing, and it makes a No. 1 roof. It is cheap and easy put on. Litchfield, Ills. Nov. 25, 1884. JOHN W. CHAMBERLAIN, Bricklayer and Contractor. I have used your Roofing, find it all you recommend, and give it my highest endorse- ment " J. H. LOCKETT, Georgetown, Ills. Nov. 28, 1884. Excelsior Mills. I have been using your materials, and believe them to be better and cheaper than any others with which I am familiar. E. W. IRISH, Farina, Ills. Nov. 25, 1884. Apiarian and dealer in Honey. Will not recommend it. But is satisfied is better than Shingles. 1 had some friends come the other day to examine the Roofing put on last fall :-after a close look we failed to find anything against it I told them I would not recommend yet, but if I was going to put a new building, 1 should use it in preference to Shingles. Virder, Ills. Nov. 27, 1884. ABEL RANDOLPH, I used your Roofing, and have no hesitation in saying it is all you claim. It is only a question of time when it will take the place of all ot.her\ materials for flat or steep surface. There can be no question about this. ASA C. KINDER, Frankfort, Ind. Dec. 1, 1884. Carpenter and Builder. Tlic dark night and I have used your Roofing and consider it as far ahead of a Tin roof as dark night is greater than a little nigger in size. If well painted, the roof will last a life time, and being fire-proof is another great advantage. J. A. PROY'INES, Druggist. Spkncerville, Ind. Nov. 24, 1884. Your Roofing has given good satisfaction, and is the best and cheapest made ; just the article wanted, being light and portable. W. W. STEAVENS, Nebo, Ind. Nov. 24, 1884. Miller and Lumberman. We have 1,500 ft. your Roofing on our Tile shed and are well pleased with it. Harveysburg, Ind. Nov. 25, 1884. GEO. E. MOORE & BRO., , Tile Makers. An old Builder who sleeps sound. I have used your Rubber Roofing on a building, and am pleased with it. I honestly think it to be the cheapest and best routing ever used, safe from fire at all times, and a per feet Roof; no leakage, and from all indications is the roofing that should be adopted by all parties with a view to economy. I have been a builder for 25 years, though now on my farm retired from active business, my age is past 69, and having tried to live an honest life, and having large landed estate worth $100,000 or more, I wish to sleep sound without fear of being burnt up during the night. I recommend your Rubber Roofing in preference to Shin- gles, Gravel, Tin or Iron, all of which have been leaky and defective, and are fast going out of use. I am now a farmer, and never expect to use anything but Rubber Roofing with Slate Paint, forming a solid sheet of Rock, which is impregnable to fire. Montgomery City, Mo. Nov. 2, 1884. NOAH LEE, Stock Farmer. We believe your Roofing good and a success. Your Slate Paint is also good, and gives satisfaction. ‘ HANDLEY & LAM PTON, Edgerton, Mo. Dec. 2, 1884. Lumber and Building Materials. I put your Roofing on a pine match board Roof, it kept as smooth as a table, and looks as if it would last 40 or 50 years. WM. FEY, Weldon Spring, Mo. Nov. 24, 1884. Dry Goods, ber Roofing leads them all I 1 have used tin and tar and gravel on a number of my Roofs, but your Rubber Roofing Is the best I ever used. I would cheerfully recommend it to any one wanting a good Roof at a small cost. D. E. WHEELER, Welcome Farm, Lowell, Mass. Nov. 1, 1884. Breeder of Grade Dutch Cattle. Gases have no effect on Rubber Roofing. Please send us soon as possible some of your Roofing Paint, enough for a steep Roof on a building 30x66 feet. The Rubber Roofing we put on our boiler house a year ago seems to stand the gases very well. IllJRLBl'RT PAPER CO., South Lee, Mass. Sept. 29, 1884. , Mfrs. Fine Writing Papers. Hen houses. The very Best roof. It has given excellent satisfaction, is perfectly water-proof, and the heaviest storms do not beat under it. I think it the very best Roof for hen houses, as yon can make Roof nearly flat it also makes building warm in winter and cool in summer. Somebsville, Or. Nov. 27, 1884. EDW. E. MALLETTE, Breeder of Pnre-blood Fowls, NOTE. — Onr “Temporary" can be tised to advantage both for tbe Roof, and also to line inside of ben hooseai fhls keeps all wind oat in winter, and all vermin at any time. Try it,-price low. Slate Paint on a Tin Roof. We used your Slate Roofing Paint oo our house last spring, and are well pleased the way it spread and covered the tin. WM. 8. WHITE & CO., Hartford, Conn. Oct. 31, 1884. Lumber Dealers. An easy and quick Roof to pat on. We are pleased with your Roofing, and don’t see why it will not last for years; it cer- tainly is an easy and quick Roof to put on. E. 8. JOHNSON, Norfolk, Conn.iNov. 6, 1884. Flour, Feed and Grain. Covered the Roof and Side of building* 1 covered my Roofs and the side of one building with your Rubber Roofing, and it gives me satisfaction. A. D. VOSE. Woonsocket, R. I. Nov. 18, 1884. Warped Shingles become perfectly Flat. I have used vour Slate Roofing Paint on both Tin and Shingle Roofs, and find it to be all you claim. 1 have used it on old Shingle Roofs where the shingles were badly warped, and with two coats, the shingles were laid perfectly flat. I consider it the best Paint I ever used, and next season expect to use large quantities of it. JOHN J. BLISS., Newport, R. I. Nov. 18, 1884. Tin and Sheet Iron Works. Bend Stamp for Book of Designs and Prices. Slate never “warps," Wood always does. Made substantial and finished in Black Japan. Design 124 Nothing costs so little, looks so nice, or is more convenient for a clock or ornaments than Marbleized Slate Bracket Shelf. Usual length four feet, but we furnish any length wanted. OUR “STANDARD” GRATE. Iron Back, Soap Stone Lining, Nickel Rail. Burns Wood or Coal, Heats any Room. i y Design 10. For your parlor order one of our fine Marbleized Slate Mantels. It is a beautiful addition to any room, at small expense. State how many Mantels wanted, how soon, what price, and we will send Designs Free.