The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
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New Things.

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| kline generating apparatus mounted De
low the deck with pipe running up the
mast TO the burner.
In the construction OF new English
bicycle the joints connecting the tubes 10
| the castings are formed with screw
| threads. the joints being arterwaro braz-
| ed together.
To assist in forming an easy-fttfng
| shoe the tongue or portions OF the upper
are formed OF inflated pads, which cause
the shoe to nc the foot tightly without
| binding or rubbing.
A handy lavatory basin b pivoted TO
tip In sockets through which the waste
| and supply pipes pass, the waste water
being automatically emptied when the
basin is tipped up against the wall.
Gas cannot escape from a newly de-
| signed universal jointed chandelier. the
| joint being surrounded by metal cup
which is open at the top and contains a
heavy liquid 10 seal the connection.
An improved overshoe has a re-en-
fOrcement eN. ending around the heel
portion with a shoulder inside 10 engage
the upper edge OF ,.ie counter OF the shoe
and prevent the rubber from slipping OF.
Carpets. rugs. etc. arc kept in place
| on the floor by a perforated plate which
/ has a number Of sharp points set In its
surface 20 hold the edges OF the carpet
after the plate Is screwed down TO the
floor.
In Scotland small boats are being pro-
PEELED by cranks geared 10 a propeller
shaft. the operator sitting on an adjust
able seat so that his legs extend in a
horizontal position 10 work the pedals.
Bicycle grips are being made OF strips
Of rattan lying parallel with the end OF
the bar, with oross-strips Of hair braid
interviewer 10 form a spring grip, which
viii also admit air 10 the palms OF the
hands.
a Chicago woman has patented an
electric brush FOR bathing purposes which
has the battery in a casing in the back OF
the brush. the circuit being obtained
through the bristles and a contact plate
in tho handle
Tool handles can be securely fastened
on tho tool shanks' by setting a lock
nut IN the handle 10 engage the screw
threaded end OF the shank, the latter
heing turned into place while the nut IS
held IN position in the handle
In an improved German garbage cart
a metal top IS placed on the box. with
gates in the sides hinged az the top 10
be forced Inward FOR dumping the con-
tents Of the buckets. spring levers closing
the doors automatically.
A Connecticut inventor has patented
bicycle handle which is formed OF n sim
gle spiral spring Of heavy aluminium
alloy wire. the center Of the coil bulg-
ing outward and the ends gripping the
bar TO hold It in place.
In an improved oil-distributing appara-
tus. designed 10 lay t4.e dust and cinders
on no 10 al &c ~afa
on a car with universal-jO sprink-
Ing pipes extending out from the sides
Of the car 10 distribute the oil.
A handy seam-rippln. device IS formed
Of wiro handle with the ends Of ths
wire brought close together and rounded
of. a sharp blade being set short dis
lance back OF the points 20 sever the
stitches as the tool IS pushed along.
An Engishman has patented 4 game
called "lawn billiards." in which the
ground on wA4ch the game IS played r.
enclosed by cushioned strips, and The
heavy cues are supported on small carr
ri egdotsTer bdptraia? cmty shrdlu
riagos 70 drive the large wooden balls.
a New safety guard FOR axes is formed
Of a metal sheath hinged 20 the helve
near the had and designed 70 cover tho
sharp edge OF tho blade when not in use
a recess being cut In the handle 20 re-
ceive tho guard when the axe is being
used.
Electric motors are automatically gov
crned Tor light or heavy work by now
apparatus. In which an ordinary BAN
governor Is used 10 move lever which
connects the points OF the controller IN
O greater Or less number as the motor
runs slow or fast.
An Englisman has designed a horti-
cultural label which Is made OF metal
with perforated ends 10 enable X TO be
strung on wires or threads, or the ends
can be bent 10 slip a rod through the
holes In order that IL may be stuck In
the ground.
Cuspidors can be easily. cleaned with
"a acknowledgement brush, which has
wire center 70 hold the bristles and Is OF
semi-circular shape, with handle on
one end, making IL easy TO insert the
other end in the hole in the cuspldor and
scrub the interior.
Mud guards on bicycles and wagons
arc replaced by a new device. In which
a rotary brush IS mounted on an axle
and Enclosed in a casing in close proxl-
nifty 20 the tire, 10 DO revOved by a gear
shaft and friction disk 10 scrape the mud
and water from the tire.
For lessening the resistance OF water
% the propulsion OF ships the hull IS
ming 10 the perforations 70 force air or
water out against the water outside. the
invention also being useful 10 distribute
oil 90 the surface Of the water In a
storm.
Portieres can be swung back from n
W ndow or door when mounted on a
newly-designed rod which has a vertical
rod set IN brackets at one side Of the
door or window, with brace 20 support
the curtain rod, tho frame being covered
by draping the upper part OF the curtain.
An Ohloan has designed a railroad
funeral car which has removable floor
and sides mounted on fixed rail sections
which connect with auxiliary rails run
ming 10 the ground to let the floor down
70 receive the hearse, after which the
floor IS lifted in position and the side Of
tho car replaced.
self-opening and closing umbrellas are
being made in Germany. the handle and
stick being formed Of three telescOping
tubes with a coiled spring in the upper
portion Of the stick. which IS set after
the umbrella is opened or closed in order
TO reverse the movement by touching a
button IN The handle.
A new screen door attachment consists
OF two rollers hung I'm brackets on the
casing close 10 the side and top Of the
door. The rollers are provided with
cloth or paper streamers and are re-
volved rapidly by a cord wound on the
ends as the door IS opened thus soaring
the flies away from the entrance.
To assist cyclers in climbing hills n
brace and back support has been de-
signed which is formed OF straps extend