The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-17

parallel arms. the end Of one being sharp
ened to pass under the shingles, while
the other end IS bent into second L,
at right angles TO the first. with teeth at
the end TO grip the shingle when drawn
down by means of a screw connecting IL
with the sharpened arm.
A Californian has designed combina-
ton paint bucket which IS divide onto
several compartments for different colors
and brushes. adjustable rods being pro-
vlded by which the pail can be used on
roof work without tipping.
A Texas inventor has made nom
puncturable tire, which has two layers OF
Fabric. with the threads crossing each
other. between which IS placed a. Layer OF
rawhide. the whole being covered by an
outer Jacket OF fabric or rubber.
An improved electric arc lamp has two
pockets. set at opposite angles oh each
side Of the point of contact, 70 feed car
bon pencils TO the lamp, the carbons
coming together I'm the shape OF a
and throwing no shadow as they burn.
Lawn mower knives are automatically
sharpened by a new grinder when con-
sists Of an emery roller mounted on
spring arms so it can be brought IN con-
tact with the edges Of the knives 10
grind them as the mover IS in operation.
by a new pump which IS formed OF the
central tube OF the frame. with valves
at each end the seat post being used as
a munger for COMPRISING the air ana
fastened by clamping leayer when not
in use.
In a newly-designed sailboat patented
by a Canadian the masts and rigging
are supported on two parallel boats.
while a third boat placed at the rear be-
tween the two others is attached by
framework and turned by wheel 10
act as a rudder
Weeds can be destroyed IN gardens
and along highways by new machine
having an oil reservoir mounted on
wheels and provided with an air pump 10
force the oil into a series OF burners
which transform It into gas and dis
charge It against the weeds.
Sparks are arrested in locomotive
smokestacks by means Of Western
mans invention, consisting OF a series
OF perforated plates placed on opposite
sides Of the stack, with projections on
the under side 10 prevent the sparks
from passing around the plates.
a Massachusetts man has designed a
clothes drier for use In fats which has
its supporting frame made or iron pipe
attached 10 a porch or WINDOW frame
and fitted with a collar at the bottom OF
a vertical section OF pipe, carrying reel
on which the line is wound.
In a new driving mechanism Tor oicy-
cles the front sprOcket wheel IS ftted
with short cranks, which are connected
with long treadle levers by links, the ar
rangement being such that the down
| stroke of each lever begins before the
other reaches its lowest position.
Ordinary bicycles can be used on
| railway track by means OF new attach
| ment consisting OF light frame work
| 10 support a small wheel on one rali'
while two guide disks are fastened TO the
| front fork Of the bicycle TO prevent the
wheel from slipping off the ran.
In a newly-patented tire tightener the
| fely is divided at intervals by a wedge
| shaped block having the head OF bolt
seated in il, with the nut OF the bolt
mounted on a plate on the inner edge OF
! the felly 10 draw the wedge In and IN
crease the circumference OF the rim.
A handy pencil sharpener has fiat
| metal handle formed Of two spring arms
| running parallel for short distance and
| then diverging TO receive cutting olade
| sprung in between them, the spring arms
| being of such shape as 10 form gauge
| for the length OF the stroke.
| Ships in Europe are being fitted with a
new pattern of rudder, which is formed
| " several circular plates arranged 50
| that the supporting shaft passes through
: their centre, thus forming a balanced
rddder which extends equally on both
sties OF the ship and relieves the pressure
OF the water in turning.
Liquids can be easily cooled before
being drawn from faucets by a new de-
vice, consisting OF pipe running from a
barrel or tank into a receptacle sur
round ID by ice. from which Il Is drawn
through a second pipe. air pressure being
applied TO the barrel by means OF a
pump 10 force the llquid into the pipes.
A Pennsylvania has designed new
gun-tuTret system for battle-ships. IN
which the turret is revolved by driN-
ing shaft having yielding connection
between the motor and the SHAFT 10 pro-
tect the machinery from abnormal rota-
ton. a worm gearing transferring INC
power from the engine to the turret.
John ]. Burke, OF ''Sinbad' fame. died
last week from injuries received WHlS