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tion with the runner-hoehaving the vertically- extended flange fitted between and against the rear ends of the pressure-arm, whereby the hoe is maintained in an upright position and 5 prevented from tipping sidewise. 5.: In combination with the hoe, the wheel- carrying arms jointed thereto to swing verti- cally, the pressure-spring seated between the arms and a projection on the hoe, the guide- to bar extending from the arms through the spring and the projection on the hoe, and the scraper attached to the upper end of said bar. In testimony whereof we hereunto set our
hands, this 10th day of July, 1891, in the pres- ence of two attesting witnesses. .GEORGE W. KIRKPATRICK. JAMES B. RALSTON. Two witnesses as to signature of George W. Kirkpatrick: T. P. RIPLEY, W. L. AcKER. Two witnesses as to signature of J. B. Ral- ston: C. M. RALSTON, J. L. SWARTWOOD.