NEW YORK, DECEMBER 15, 1883
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Scientific American Supplement. Vol. XVI, No. 415.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
I. CHEMISTRY AND METALLURGY.--Carbon in Steel.
Heat developed in Forging.
Recent Studies on the Constitution of Alkaloids.--Extract from a lecture delivered before the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. --By SAML.P. SADTLER.
II. ENGINEERING AND MECHANICS.--Apparatus for Extracting Starch from Potatoes.--With engraving.
A Simple Apparatus for describing Ellipses.--By Prof. E.J. HALLOCK. 1 figure.
A Novel Propeller Engine.--With full description and numerous engravings.--By Prof. MACCORD.
The New Russian Torpedo Boat, the Poti.--With engraving.
A New Steamer Propelled by Hydraulic Reaction--Figures showing plan and side views of the steamer.
A New Form of Flexible Band Dynamometer.--By Prof. W.C. UNWIN. 4 figures.
III. TECHNOLOGY.--Enlarging on Argentic Paper and Opals.--By A. GOODALL.
The Manufacture and Characteristics of Photographic Lenses.
Improved Developers for Gelatine Plates.--By DR. EDER.
The Preparation of Lard for Use in Pharmacy.--By Prof. REDWOOD.
Anti-Corrosion Paint.
Manufacture of Charcoal in Kilns.--Different kilns used.
IV. ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND ARCHÆOLOGY.--The German National Monument.--With two engravings of the statues of Peace and War.
The Art Aspects of Modern Dress.
Artisans' Dwellings, Hornsey, London.--With engraving.
Discovery of Ancient Church In Jerusalem.
V. ELECTRICITY, HEAT. ETC.--See's Gas Stove.--With engraving.
Rectification of Alcohol by Electricity. 3 engravings showing Apparatus for Hydrogenizing Impure Spirits. Electrolyzing Apparatus, and Arrangement of the Siemens Machine.
VI. GEOLOGY.--On the Mineralogical Localities in and around New York City.--By NELSON H. DARTON.
VII. NATURAL HISTORY.--The Zoological Society's Gardens, London.--With full page engravings showing the new Reptile House, and the Babiroussa family.
VIII. HORTICULTURE.--The Kauri Pine--Damarra Australis.-- With engraving.
How to Successfully Transplant Trees.
IX. MEDICINE, HYGIENE, ETC.--On the Treatment of Congestive Headache.--By Dr. J.L. CORNING.
The Use of the Mullein Plant in the Treatment of Pulmonary Consumption.--By Dr. J.B. QUINLAN.
Action of Mineral Waters and of Hot Water upon the Bile.
Vivisection.--Apparatus Used.--Full page of engravings.
Insanity from Alcohol.--Intemperance a fruitful as well as inexhaustible source for the increase of insanity.--By Dr. A. BAER, Berlin.
Plantain as a Styptic.--By J.W. COLCORD.
Danger from Flies.