The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-24
lRev. s. w. Duflield in the Independent
'Ehe Universal Cement.


ing it to all passers-by. In spite of myself.
heard what he said, though he addressed
vacancy and | was in haste. He pro-
pounded it as a candidate for public favor
and styled it the ''only true and Universal
Cement" But he had very little to show
for his stock in trade.
Usually when one ventures upon this
line of business he has a cracked teapot, or
soup-tureen, or a couple of pieces of
stick roughly fastened together. One
smashes the crockery, and shows that the
old fractures are broken across by the new,
as though they had not ever existed. Or
one whacks the sticks with a mallet, and
meanwhile vociferates the merit of the
composition which secures them.
This man did nothing of the store. In a
deep, monotonous voice heard him say
ing "This is the only true, real and genu-
inc Universal Cement. Here you see it
done up in this small package. Easily
carried in the vest-pocket- cement,
gentlemen and ladies, as the world has
never known. The secret of its manufac-
ture belongs entirely to myself. have no
agents, and | want none. Here's your
true, real, genuine Universal Cement, war
ranted to mend broken hearts so they'll be
as good as new. | mended a mans head
with it the other day. They said he was
cracked, but | cured him. It's good even
lie outbreaks or for family Jars. 1t is
guaranteed to heal any breach between
partners in business or for life. Here's
your true, real, genuine Universal Cement
the thing the worlds been looking for
and sought, but hasn't found
BY this time | was leaning against
doorway, listening. The crowd passed
along, but the square man, holding up
some small white boxes in his hand, kept
on addressing the moving throng. Strange
ly enough, he never seemed to repeat any
thing except the announcement that this
was the ''true, r9al, genuine Universal Ce.
ment." All else that he uttered was new.
As listened, he proceeded
"This is the finest thing in the world
when one has been cut by an acquaintance.
1t will heal the wound instantly and leave
no scar. People who live in glass houses
will find it to their advantage to have some
of this true, real, genuine right away,
without half trying, just as easily as it will
stop leak in the household expenses. 1t
has been known TO fasten two enemies to-
gether like the Siamese twins. Where's
the man who would be without the true,
real, genuine Universal Cement ? 1t Is the
greatest thing on earth for making firm the
fabric of society. 1t will mend damaged
reputation and that is more than most
cements will do.
"Ladies and gentlemen, try my true,
real, genuine Universal Cement 1t is
splendid for hurt feelings. 1t will make
the honorable gentlemen in Congress stick
to their principles 1t has drawn together
opposing interests and held them firm. |
don't know anything it can't do. 1t is the
only true, real, genuine Universal Cement.
If you want box to take home and"
whats it worth 7" said l. stepping for
ward.
Take it at your own price, sir. Make
me an offer.
"a quarter ought to buy it," said |.
eyes, it's cheap at that-dog cheap"
said the thin man. 'But | must know
what you want to mend"
"Oh-ho!" said l. ~ thought that was
my business entirely. guess don't care
for any, and was moving off.
swat minute" cried the spare man.
"Heres box for nothing. Put it in your
pocket. Are you the father of family +?
Yes, see it IN your face. Well, sir,
know you need my cement. You look as
if things were not going right with you
Let me recommend this in the case of lam
| lily government. Just take the contents of
this box and put it on your child's fore
head before you strike him. This is the
real genuine Universal cement, and it has a
remarkable effect in case of discipline"
"Man alive, what areyou talking about?"
| exclaimed. 81 want to buy your box.
don't want it as a gift. If it will mend
china, that's all / ask of it. My wife
scolded me because broke nice tea-cup
at breakfast, and if it makes that all right
don't grudge the quarter. Here, give me
that box. Goodbye"
| So saying, put the little white package