Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-07-11
SANTA MONICA.
awccessfuI Exhibition of a Wav,
NIotor-TOvyH JOtttngs.

MotOr-TOwn JOtttngs.
During the afternoon hours yesterday
a most successful test of Mr.. ]. s. Gold
mans water motor was made at the end
of the big pier. Several other inventors
have eesayed the task of finding some
method of storing up the power of the
waves, an idea of which can be obtained
from the ease with which huge ironclad
ship, weighing thousands of tons, is lifted
upand down by the surging of the waves.
But there has always been some hitch as
to the application of the power, the near
est to a success being the machine in
vented by Mr.. Adolph Sutro, of San
Francisco, whereby the rise of the waves
forces piston which is used for pump
ing water. Mr.. Goldman, however, ap-
pears to have solved the difficulty, and
the model which he had in position yes
terday worked steadily throughout the
many hours of its public test. The de-
vice is simple one. A float is rested on
the water and from it a cord runs to the
top of a reel, and on the reverse side is a
small weight. When the wave comes up
the float is lifted, the weight pulls up the
slack of the cord and winds the reel
There is a brake-catch on the drum
which prevents it from revolving when
the wave falls, the result being
that an endless chain which
passes around the reel is revolved.
The motion is kept regular by
another reel, opposite, which is also COW
cred by an endless chain, and between
the two chains wheel, weighted ac-
cording to the power required, revolves.
This gives the motive power, which is
perpetual and can be applied to the
running of machinery of any descrip-
ton. There is no necessity for the ma
chinery to be on the wharf, all that is
requisite being float and the connect
ing cord, which can be carried to the
bluffs or any other desirable place. Mr..
Goldman has patented his invention,
and Mr.. Henry Thinner, a San Diego
capitalist, has bought halfinterest in
it and was down yesterday to see it work.
The results being 30 satisfactory, Mr..
Goldman will at once leave for Chicago,
where he will have constructed ten
horsepower machine, which will be
brcrght to the Coast.
The Ancient Order OF Foresters was
strengthened last night by lodge,
which was installed here under the tile
of Santa Monica Lodge. There are twenty
charter members and Mr.. g. A. Nc
Elfresh has been appointed Grand
Ranger.
Bob Eckert has secured his lease from
the Southern Pacific, and contemplates a
number of improvements, including an
addition to his restaurant, and band
stand.
The cable is being stretched today
from the bluff to the pier, in preparation
for the "Slide for Life,' on Sunday next.
Lady Audley'S Secret, as presented by
the Rena Marvells Combination, cap
tured large audience last night at the
Opera House. Tonight Dora is pre-
sented.
The Arcadia has been booming all day
with visitors, in consequence of the hop
tonight.
Mr.. II. H. Burrell, of the California
Bridge Company, was down today with
his wife and party of friends.
DR.. and Mrs. r. w. Ellis arrived at
the Arcadia today.
Among the additions to the Arcadia g
guests today are A. j. Veile, Mrs. M.
Kones, Mr.. and Mrs. M. S. Tyler, Miss
Tyler, Miss Banner, and Jas. Thomas
and wife. IL.
July 10.