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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19

o. tubs that sWHA extseaayh q coaAn6;
tor Of. keat 1at n0e oe slScSEicity, thua
preventing loee Of current and elec.
trolysis. The results were most salts
factory. III his house tie fifvt u
freeze ,wasu always ]. the waste p,ps
from the bath room, which entered .
fall pipe with alnorth exposure. some
twenty feet from the ground. Into
this pipe the ..thermic" wire was IN.
troduced. and then connected with the
electric light circuit. During the fol.
lowing night the waste pipe was com.
pletely blocked by ice. The current
was turned on, and In four minutes q
complete thawing was effected, and
the waste service was cleared. u. s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
His Ultinaatum.

"And you reject. my offery' he said
to her, intensely. "You refuse to be
the one woman in all the world to
me2" ~ -
."I'm afraid So" she confessed, rath.
or kindly, for she meant we'll.
Then have but one thing to say
to you, madam" he said reaching for
his hat.
II am sure you have my permis-
sion to say that. What is ity' E.
He drew himself up to his full
height.
'"There are Others" he replied haugh-
tily, and passed out Of the game,-De-
troit Free Press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
Showing the Dipper,s Position.

oAsVWAA0 21S U1QYeEW G0DA9AVU.
n a, earth; b, axis of the earth; c,
North Pole; d, South Pole; e. point of
observation In the latitude of New
York; I, North Star; 6, seven stars Of
the Dipper, the two upper stars of the
constellation always aligned on the
North Star.
able to tell the hours and minutes, II
not the seconds, with only one. But
there will b0 no use wasting words
in explanatory text when a diagram
will serve us more lucidly and make
the entire suggestion more easily COM
prehensible.
The long sides radiating from the
center Of the circle mark the hours
that intervene between the setting
and the rising Of the sun when the
days and nights are of equal length.
The short lines indicate the half and
quarter hours, ard the unmarked seq
ment Of the circle represents the por-
ton over which the dipper passes dur
ing the twelve hours of daylight when
it is invisible. But it is always found
at the old stand to the right of the
north star, but somewhat higher In
the heavens Mt o o'clock in the even
ing. The dial is not accurately mark
cd. The patient has not accessible
either the astronomical instruments or
opportunities for observation needed
for accuracy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
e vi, .; = ! rs \

1ADo IN Eo1e0ety ~ No to000)o1o
sealing stsamsra hrsak through TIL
Ice IN ;st JOINTS harbos. and make
their way to soma northern outposts,
lying there until March 10. the earliest
date on which the law allows them to
'tgo to the 10" They stand out to "a
until they meet the immense fields
Of ice from the Arctic Ocean. These
hclls are often many square miles IN
extent. and fairly, TEEN with seals.
a great seal hunter told me thai the
ssa seemed suddenly converted into
m ocean Of seals and ice. The steam
or breaks into the jam and foets With
It or skirts along the edge, the crew,
400 or 800 In number, taking to the
floating ice and living there for days
and nights.
The young eeals fatten 20 rapidly
that sealers say you can actually Gee
them grow while you are looking at
them. The poor creatures are easily
killed, blow with the butt end Of .
gan finishing them. Tie hunter then
'sculps," or skins them, inserting q
sharp knife under the fat, and with
marvellous dexterity taking on the
"pelt"-skin and fat together-in about
a minute and half. A party Of men
will "pan" their pelts-pile them up
to the number Of 1,OOO-and thrust q
gan with the ships nag into the pan.
When there are pans enough, the
steamer breaks into the ice and hauls
them aboard with q donkey-winch; or
the men drag them to the vessels
side. .@s5ll'
Tho Newfoundland seal.hunters al
ways speak Of seals az ''swiles" and
for our word carry they say "spel,."
A school-master who had been listen
ing to seal-hunters story, said
sswiles! How do you spell .w,less"
I'VE don't spell 'em." replied the
hunter; I'VE most generally hauls
'em!-Gustav Kobbe in st. Nicholas.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19

In the cot in the big hospital the
patient, having dosed half the day,
now lies wide awake In tie darkness.
At the other end Of the ward the clock
10 ticking, but it, face Ia hidden in
the gloom, and how ID he to tell how
the hours are psssins? Looking north
ward through q high window just be.
side his cot he finds his question an
swersd. He sees there the Great
Bear, commonly known In part ~ the
Dipper, climbing upward to its high
est perch in the heavens. Why not
convert the two uppermost stars OF
yonder Dipper into the hands Of q
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
Protection for Street Cars,

Some time ago a suggestion was
made in the line of utilizing some
thing in the nature of strong brushes
as street car protectors. In the orig
final idea the brushes were SO arrang-
cd that they would gather up obsta-
cles and deposit them on platform
provided for that purpose and attach
ed to the front Of the car. A recent
invention utilities the street cleaning
brush in similar way, except that
the obstacles are swept away from the
track instead Of being gathered up and
taken care of. This idea has very lit
tie to recommend 1t, inasmuch as a
car in rapid motion might throw a
child. or an adult either. for the mat
ter of that. directly under the feet of
horses or the wheels Of wagons or
other cars. This danger might. be
avoided by proper device.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
Scientific Notes,

Scientific Notes.
A scientific expedition from the Uni.
versity Of Pennsylvania has left for
Central America.
Preparations are already in active
progress in Moscow for tile twelfth
international medical congress, which
is TO take place in that city in 1897.
An English inventor by the name of
Roberts has invented an automatic air
brake in which the weight of the train
supplies the power to get the brakes.
Edward Atkinson says TINT the time
will come when the fibre in the cotton
stalk will be utilized, and there are
important elements for tanning and
dying in the root:
The authorities Of Stockton-on-rees,
England, will erect statue to John
Walker, a chemist Of that town, who
died in 1857, on the ground that he
invented lucifer matches:
Telegraph lines throughout tho world
aggregate 1,O6D.123 miles; of these,
America has more than half, 54S, S::s2
miles; Europe 3see.037: Asia, 1875;
Australasia, 47,S.2; and Africa 21,6S7
miles. ,'~ ..t,,..,=.. tr.-
An Italian bactcriologist says that old
age is caused by the presence in the
tissues of collage bacteria," and lie
asserts that when some method Of ex-
polling these bacteria has been dis
covered man will become immortal.
A concrete bridge, having clear
span of 1914 feet and 20 feet wide.
was recently constructed over the
Danube at Munderkingen, In Austria.
Stone is scarce and dear there, while
good Portland cement Is produced In
large quantities. I.
Hot water heating is being tested
on one Of the North Side street cars
In Chicago. The hot water reservoir
surrounds the stove, which is placed
under the car, and connection made
to hot water pipes running around
the inside Of the car.
A German chemist has found a way
OF preserving the colors Of dried flow
ers oven of delicate peoples. Flowers
lose their tints In drying through am
monia In the air. The inventor presses
his specimens between sheets of pa
per which have previously been sat
ulnted with q solution Of per cent
Of oxalic acid In water. ......
Pure tltanium has been obtained by
NJ. Moissan by means Of the electrical
furnace. 1t Is an extremely hard met.
al capable of scratching diamond but
Is soluble in lead, copper and iron. 1t
ia the most g refractory metal with
which NJ. M6issan has yet dealt, being
less fusible than pure chromium
tungsten, uranium, MoIybdenum. or
chromium.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
JAC0Bx JU0S.

49,, 5r5.-- - s'p.f,ssst,5s
Qaaint Cups That Have . History
Connected With q Datoh queen.
e Among the many curious objects In
Dutch silver, that may be purchased
nowadays are very quaint Dutch sil-
yer jugs. They are called 'Jacoba
Jugs" and their origin is traced hack
to the unfortunate Jacoba, queen OF
Holland, who died In 1896 "Jacoha Of
Bavaria, generally called in her life
time Lady Jacob, was sixteen years Of
age at her fathers death, and succeed.
ed to the throne in the year. 14l8 Her
right Of succession was very question.
able, in virtue Of the Sale law, then
prevailing in Holland. But>the whole
country being divided in two sreat
parties, the Hoecks and Kabeljauws.
her father secured her succession By
granting many privileges to the
Hoecks. @ r. y, ..e,s s,#
Her uncle, John of Bavaria, bishop
Of Liege, opposed her succession. He
asserted that Jacoba, having no claim
to the throne Of Holland on account Of
the Sale law, he was entitled to the
succession; but he consented to q com.
promise by which she. retained heR
throne, but gave up part Of her prov.
inces. She 10 commonly :c9lleQs tia sun.
fortunate Jaeoba, ehiedy ~ reason Of
her. four unhappy marriages. Al the
age Of sixteen she had been betrothed
to the Dauphin Of France, who died
shortly afterward. Her second hus,s
band was John Of Brabant, q lazy, .dnll
fellow, incapable of compahions4ip
with a lovely young wife. Her third
husband was the duke Of Gloucester,
who scandalously betrayed her. Aohn
Of Bavaria and. John of Brabaht were
spendthrifts and obtained money from
Philip Of Burgundy BY pledgin4 il
coba's estates. BY the, treaty of Delft,
In 1920, 1t was stipulated that Jacohe
should be maintained in posseaal6 of
ali her estates, and Of her copntf1 10
long as she should live, but tnHt at.her;
death those possessions should laA TO
Philip Of Burgundy. She waS NOT ito
contract a fourth marriage without
Philips consent. IAs
This agreement was 'vfolated BY il.
coba herself, who fell /. n: Hove with
Frank yon Borselen, a knight 0f xffSsat
renown' and governor Of Zealand.
whom she secretly married. For this
Sue was dispossessed Of all her estatAs.
nnd Of the title Of: countess Of, Hylepd
and Iceland, Of which Philip De.
gundy took possession: After th1 4bs
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
A CALAMITY.

Chicagoan-1 heard that you had a
great blowout" up at your house last
night. -. ip-=..
Wabasher-Yes. A pretty girl got
telling dusky story, and the young
rector blew out two ribs to suppress
his laughter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
Fruit I,ands For s.l.,

Ono thousand acres improved Farm Land on San
Juan leland. San Juan county, Washington. THIS
lsud Il about ~ miles from Friday Harbor, the
proved and under fence Six hundred acres Of Il 10
one body Two small fresh water lax . on Il. with
plenty Of good fresh water VIII make one Of tho
finest Dairy. Fruit AMI Hop ranches IN Western
Wsshtnston. WIN sell In quantities. 70 suit the
purchasers. Price 40 10 ~ per acre; part cash
and balances on time; interest = per cent per
annum. Joseph Sweeney. Friday Harbor, Wash.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
A Protected Telephone.

A special mouthpiece for public tele.
phones has been introduced in Ger
many with the object of avoiding! the
spread Of diseases by the. condensed
moisture of the breath. A pad of q
large number of disks of paper, with
hole in the middle, is inserted in the
mouthpiece, and the upper disk Of the
paper is torn off after every CONVEX
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
Located.

Minister, making parochial call, In
terviews our youngest, seated on his
knee.
.Well, my little man, do you 60 to
Sunday schoolY'
"No, sir; but say my prayers"
"Ah, indeed? That's good. Whom
do you pray to7"
II don't remember the gentlcman's
name. but he lives hind the moon"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
Time Tor achaase.

she-May I suggest an occasional
change in your style Of dancing?
He-Certainly; what change do you
desire?
She-You might step on my right
foot new and then; my left has about
all 1t can stand.-Truth.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19

OF, ID otAse woeds, Hoods eassapariila,
d universal need. II good health b %
bs expected during the eomiag season the
blood must b. pusi1ed now. All ths
germs. Of disease must b destroyed aad
The bodily health built up. Hoods eass
sapaztlla 10 thsfsosy tEss bleod psriaee
prominently In ~ public ~ to-day.
Therefore Hoods sarsapazilla 4 The best
medicine 70 take n ths spring. ~ Vim
help wonderfully ia ca6ss Of weakness,
nervousness and al diseases caused BY i'm
pure blood. Remember
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
A Paiae.l Diseov

Potnf0l Discovery. -
whats the matter, Mollie? 10 there
anything wrong?'
"Yeth; my new DOLLHOUSE"
"1sn't broken, I hopeY
mo; but there amt any plumbin' In
1t to freeze up an bust"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19

Ir little Needed for HIN, I. !.
Wife-Now ! do hope, dear, you viii
get q new tic for Easter. ! want you
to be In keeping with me. tn .{
Hushand-Why, what are you going
to get7 80
Wifc-A new hat, cloak and dress.
OF oourRO. 5aT 't.f-st :.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
RfYnla,

Robby skyf]ats-say papa, I heard
to-day in the chemistry class that
there's an English professor who
freezes hydrogen, and he can make a
temperature Of 800 degrees below zero
easy 'nough.
Mr.. skyaats-well, don't think he
could give any pointers to the tanitor
Of this fat.-Life,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
Ask Aid,

Hyou are troubled With malaria constipation.
btliousness, kidney trouble or dyspepsia OF
Hos,eiicrs Stomach bitters. and 1t will 10
speca,iy Forthcoming. Nervousness, loss OF
appetite ana s.eep, and y loss OF vlgor, are also
en-, nt.llre ,uorse IT, u vaiuluie COMBINATION o.
IL. .eru.Sl .. Tue people and the press. Xaks
IL regularly.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19

'Spencer-1f It does not rain, when
you come up to my house tonight,
bring my umbrella with you.
Ferguson-Why, IL 1t does not rain?
Spencer-You won't have to take it
away with you again.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
Compressed Air.

COmpfcHSeO AIR.
Compressed mir Is used In Paris for
all purposes, from running clocks to
operating dynamos for electric lights.
The central station furnishes dir ut a
pressure of IS pounds to the square
inch. 1t Is sent around the city under
the streets in pipes and Is sold to Gus
toners by meter, just as gas is.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19

-''''.' 90. An Opportunity.
Manager-What's the row up thereY
super-Mlle. Tippytoe has kicked
her foot through the ceiling and the
imam on the floor above won't let 70
till she pays damages for trespass.
Manager-Great ad! Tell him to hang
on, and then ring up the reporters.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
Artlessly .ArtfaI

ArtIessly Atrial. q - -
Lady artist Have you noticed the
new art in the show bills?, 81. ;-s,'::
Philistine-Yes; but II that ID art
mn a fool. . -
IAdy--It Is nrt.--Lifc, Z
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19

Behind Closed Doprs.
kitty-shall you 60 to any afternoon
teas to-day? y
May-No; have my afternoon tease
here every day now.
Kitty-What do you meany
May-!The Colonel will call with his
usual proposal Of marriage.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
WanteA to Nail Id,

~ the DsSy 10 castias EeesA
y sure and use that oldand wsiLt1ed rsnasdy, IN,
wnslow's SOOTHING syavr for childrsn Tssthins.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19

Dread and Butter Tree.

The French territory on the Gaboon
river is celebrated for (among other
, things) its dread and butter trees -
They belong to. the lhvingia species
aud grow abundantly In that district.
The butter. an oleaginous substance
extracted from the tree, is called cay
cay by the natives. 1t is palatable
and nourishing-considerably superior
to much of the pure butter" con-
sumed in this country.
The bread is made from the seeds,
which, contain fatty matter to the ex-
tent of from IS to 80 per cent, Of
weight. and Of this about Is per cent,
is albumen. Bread nude from these
seeds is consequently very nutritious.
The tree is held in high esteem; and
there is some talk of making IN at
tempt to acclimatize it in Europe.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19

We have mot been without ptso's Cure for Com
sumption for % ZeAra.Lis1ls yerrel. Camp st..
Harrisburg, Pa. Nay I, 'N.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
SCIENTIFIC MATTERS.
UsDEuL IMPORTATION CoxcnnN.
A-'a W0 TIM USEFUL Arts. y nfA

new Go TELL the Tins ~ the DippsR
ana The HertA StaR.Use 81 Anees.
thetaes-Dase.ball Games ~ Blss-
tFaelty.0eaeAtlAe Notes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
pehind Closed Dool

Hegeman's Cnmphor Zoe with Glycsrine
The original and only genuine, Cures ChAppod Hands
end Faee. Cold Sores %, G. q. Clark Co.. N Haven, o.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
An Opportunity.

''1Aasoz's Magic Osra 0alve."
Warranted 70 eare or money rsfundsd. Ask yoss
efugstst for H. Price - cents.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19
Saw. the Costume,

Hayrlck-Did you 60 to any Of them
low-neck. dress balls in n York;
Treetop -Nope; but I took in Turk
ish BATH. ~ so
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-04-19

MOST PERFECT MADE.
spgs Grape Cream Of Tartar Powder. Stea
tem Ammonia, Alum orany other adultesank
20 YEARS THk STANDARD.
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KEEP IN xoUR ROCKING cHA1n.

Go Be Continued.)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-09-19
MOUNDSVILLE.

Yesterday afternoon Ned Parsons,
the four-year-old child of Prosecuting
ATTORNEY T. !. Parsons, found a box
of concentrated I've in the Court House
hall and drank a portion of it. He COM
menced vomiting in a short time and
took his father and showed him what
he had been eating. Fortunately, but
a small portion had got into his stom-
ach. but his mouth was burned con-
siderable.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the PRESBYTERIAN Church will give
social at the home of Miss Edna
Thompson. on Tomhnson avenue, next
Tuesday evening. All are cordially in
vited TO attend.
The following named free holders
have been drawn 10 sit as grand jury
III the October term of Court, which
convenes here on the Sth inst: W. B.
Davis. William T. DOwler, Miles BOnar,
J. H. Gray. Alfred Games. S. B. Dolison,
J. NJ. Pyles Abe Fletcher, j. l. Spragg,
William Dague, William p. Jones, c.
w Burt. e. p Bowman James Baker,
B. Z. Hammond and J. B. Hill.
Another rural production entitled
Alvin Joslin." is billed for the Opera
House for the oath. II is said to be a
hummer.
J.R. Parks. representing the Buck
eve Building and Loan Association Of
Bellaire. was in the city yesterday on
business.
Rev. G. w. Grimes and J. Alex Ew-
Ing left yesterday afternoon to attend
the NJ. E. Conference at Buckhannon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-09-19
THE MErnoD1sr CONFERENCE
Now in Session at Buckhannon-The Lar
gest Meeting Ever Held In the

Now in Session at Buckhannon-The Lar
gest Meeting Ever Held In the
Special to the Register.
Buckhannon. w. Va, September IS
The members and friends Of the West
Virginia NJ. E Conference, now in ses-
son. crowded every available space OF
the beautiful NJ. z. Church, this even
ing, and listened to an eloquent sermon
by the Rev E. D. Hanna, of Mason
City. DR.. Breckenridge, Of New York,
followed in a stirring appeal in behalf OF
the N. g. Hospital at Brooklyn.
A very large delegation of preachers
and delegates arrived on the morning
train from ClMksburg, and towards
evening the Wheeling contingent fol-
lowed in good order. This being the
conference for the election of lay dele
gates for the general conference, to be
held next summer. Il will be the largest
West Virginia conference ever held.
Friends of the various candidates for
The position Of delegates to the General
Conference, both lay and ministerial are
making an active canvass. The various
classes for examination met this after
noon and evening. and all the examina-
tons viii be complete by to-morc1Y.
The class for admission this year is
very large and altogether a fine looking
body OF young men.
Buckhannon is doing its best 10 prove
It's genuine West Virginia hospitality,
nearly every house being the abode of
one or more of The brethren.
The conference was formally opened
this morning by the election of DR.. J. J.
Clark, senior member of the confer
euce. president pro ten, in place of
Bishop s. NJ. Merrill. who failed to ar
rive The morning was given up TO
disciplinary work.
At 3 p. m. Rev. E. D. W. King
preached the missionary sermon to a
good house.
This was followed by a penticostal
service. led by PIT r. E. Hudson.
which developed the fact that the gem
uine old stamp of shouting Methodists
are not all dead in West Virginia yet
Rev. J. Engle was chosen secretary.
and he appointed as his assistants
Revs. s. X. Arbuthnot and D. A. Den
ton. Rev. A. Moore was chosen statis-
teal secretary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-09-19
SALEM NEWS NOTES.

Special to the Register.
Salem. W. Va, September 1S.-The
water works viii soon be completed
The wells have nearly all been dry for
some time. and the water will be a
great convenience to people in their
homes.
J. B. Roster. who has been very low
with typhoid fever, is able to be out
again.
Rev F. NJ Clark, of Columbus. O.,
preached 10 a large audience at the NJ.
g. Church Sunday Y mt.
Dr. DOOlittle. of Cherry Camp, was in
town yesterday.
A large crowd Of people from here at
tended the Pennsboro fair last week.
The Frost & Fenshaw comedy COM
pany gave a performance at the Davis
Opera House last night 1t was a fair
show and a good sized audience greeted
them.
c. I. Ford was at Clarksburg Mon
day on business.
Dr. Frank Carder. who formerly lived
here. but went TO his farm in the cOun-
try. has returned 10 town, nd is now
living in the owen DAVIS property.
K. A. Murphy, telegraph operator for
the b. & o.. of Parkersburg. is working
here ct night for a few weeks.
Prof. Joseph Roster was at West In
ion Monday on business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-09-19

obvious advantage over a steam plant
that The gas is generated and stored
quite independently of the consumption
Of power, while the process Of steam pro
drction is pure waste when it has to be
maintained in excess Of the load on
the engine or engines When each de-
parchment has its own little gas engine
which can be turned on and off at pleas
ure. the waste of power should be re-
duced 10 a minimum. Public attention
has been recently directed 20 the gas and
oil engine by the performances Of street
vehicles propelled by power derived
from the explosion of gasoline. In the
use Of the oil engine We are considerably
behind Europe. Russia has takes the
lead in applying them to a multiplicity
of purposes. and in England they are be
ing adopted 10 the rejection Of all steam'
engines up to fifty or sixty horse power.
What shall be the power of the mex,
century is evidently a question about
which there may be some difference OF
opinion.