NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 22, 1888
Reading edition
Scientific American Supplement. Vol. XXVI., No. 664.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
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I. ARCHITECTURE.—The Commercial Exchange, Paris.—History of the new building, with its general design and architectural features.—2 illustrations 10607
The New Central Railway Station at Frankfort-on-the-Main.—A full description of this gigantic structure, with its constructive features and cost.—2 illustrations 10605
II. ART OF WAR.—Gun Practice in the French Navy.—Gun practice at sea against a moving target.—1 illustration 10599
Modern Cavalry on the Field of Battle.—By Col. R. S. Liddell.—An exhaustive paper on this subject, treating of a much discussed branch of military tactics 10600
III. BIOLOGY.—Subterraneous Flora and Fauna.—By Dr. Otto Zacharias.—A popular article on the interesting subject of animal and vegetable life underground.—8 illustrations 10612
IV. CHEMISTRY.—Pepsin.—By A. Percy Smith, F.I.C., F.C.S.—The analysis of pepsin, difficulties of the usual method, and simple comparative test, applicable by any one 10611
V. CIVIL ENGINEERING.—Timber and Some of Its Diseases.—By H. Marshall Ward.—Continuation of this valuable series, treating of fungus life and its destructive effects.—5 illustrations 10613
VI. ELECTRICITY.—A Basis from which to Calculate Charges for Electric Motor Service.—A practical paper treating of the percentage of horse power hours used in different industries 10608
VII. ETHNOLOGY.—A Chinese Imperial Cemetery.—The cemetery of the emperors of the Ming dynasty.—The remarkable statues and buildings.—2 illustrations 10610
How a Mound was Built.—An interesting contribution to the history of the Ohio mounds by Mr. Gerard Fowke 10609
Some Abyssinian Customs.—The hair dressing of the Abyssinian women.—Their method of grinding pepper.—3 illustrations 10609
VIII. MEDICINE AND SURGERY.—A New Surgical Operation.—Dr. Brudenell Carter's operation for relieving pressure on the optic nerve 10611
Dyspepsia, its causes and prevention.—How this malady is caused and how easily it may be guarded against, an essay in prophylaxis 10610
IX. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.—Coal Tar as Fuel for Steam Boilers.—By John McCrae, of Dundee.—A review of the economy of tar firing and of the method employed by the writer.—1 illustration 10604
Steam Generator of Serpollet Brothers, producing steam instantaneously.—A new inexplodible steam generator, its construction and application to a tricycle.—3 illustrations 10602
Transmission of Power between Bodies Moving at Different Velocities.—A simple system of transmitting power applicable in many places 10602
X. MISCELLANEOUS.—Note on Missouri Marble 10614
Water Blast Pump.—A filter pump of simplified and improved construction.—3 illustrations 10602
XI. NAVAL ENGINEERING.—Iron Sailing Ships.—Scotch sailing ships, built of iron and steel, the favorite sizes and rigging adopted.—1 illustration 10602
XII. SANITARY ENGINEERING.—Putzeys' Flushing Reservoir.—A French invention, applicable in sewage disposal and pipe flushing.—1 illustration 10611
XIII. TECHNOLOGY.—Gas Lighting by High Power Burners.—A review of a number of regenerative and other gas burners and their practical success 10603
Synchronizing Clocks.—A simple synchronizing mechanism described and illustrated.—1 illustration 10604
Watch Cleaning and Repairing.—A long paper treating of the details of watch cleaning from the practical standpoint 10604
GUN PRACTICE IN THE FRENCH NAVY.
