Paying Inventions

Tho idea oí' coppertoed shoeswas patentad Jan. 5, 18S8, by a Maine genius, who made $100,000 out of it. Auother similar inventiou, wbioh rnade a great deal of money, was the metal button fastener for sliocs, inven tud and introduoed by Heaton of Providence. At tlio time it was cousidered a fine invention, for tbe oíd sewiid button was contiuvtally coming off. It has gradually grown iu popnlarity siuee its introduction iu ] 869, until íiow very few Bhoes with buttons 1 on are manufactured without the Hea ton miprovements and appliances.