The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-19
THE LATEST
INVENTIONS.

For use in polishing knives a handy
device is formed Of two fiat pieces Of ma
terial, having polishing cushions on their
opposing faces. the upper member being
pivote9 on the lower 10 admit the knife
blade between the two.
A portable fumgating device for puri-
flying small rooms has an oil stove set
I'm the bottom or a casing with this
LIQUID for fumgation contained Ia re-
ceptacle az the top, with pipes over the
flame 10 vap0rizo the liquid.
A German has patented a shear attach
ment which IS used % control the motion
Of tho blades in opening or shutting. a
spring being placed on one blade and act
ing on the other near the joint % open
the shears after each cut.
An Improvement in dredges for ex-
cavating in the bed of streams has the
bucket OF similar shape 10 the scraners
used I'm land excavations. the hosting
machine drawing it along tho bottom 90
take on its load before lftad.
I'm "a now bfe,cIe fir. H ae Of h'I-
cal springs IS arranged around tho Interior
connected to thimhles ON the side Of the
tire nearest the rim with metal rim m
side the face Of the tire against which
the springs press 90 form resultant
tread.
A New York woman has patented a
baby carriage, with a musical device at
tached. having a toothed wheel revolving
with one Of the rear wheels. 20 turn the
SHAFT OF a music-box. the shaft being dis
connected when il is desired 20 stop tho
music.
Parcels can be easily attached 70 BIZ
.Hr ID. ..H. .H..
consisting of strip Of metal with
clamps at one end by which it Is fast,
ened to the saddle-post the opposite end
having q hook to engage the cora OF ~
package.
In a now animal trap tho cage IS
formed Of wire. with n chute In tho
bottom. made Of wires woven into
tube. with tho lower ends OF the wires
bent back and sharDencd 10 prevent the
rodent from backing .out when II once
starts 10 enter
For applying liquids 10 the tongue and
renewing them Ouiekv German mas
natontod a "tongue scranor." formed ~
a U-shaped plate, TO which a perforated
tube IL attached. having n bulb at one
end. 10 be squeezed and force the liquid
out Of the tube.
So
nroved satchel clasp. having the two
ciamps usually placed on either side of
the lock connected with the central Slide
ing catch by rods. In order that the
movement of the central catch may OPP
crate the claps
Electricity is used N produce the heat
., a, improved branding machine, the
rollar containing the characters being
sisnended on a hinged bracket through
which the current passes the circuit be-
ing completed by depressing the roller
against the base.
Grocers' scoops are 20 be made with
n Weighing scale attached. tne unner pNr-
tio, az the handle being cut away FOR
the reception Of a spring containing bar-
rel with n wire bale al the lower end
which supports the scoop when suspend
ed on the scale.
A srike extractor has been patented
FOR use on railroads, comprising posi-
~ rest on tho rail- with a sliding meme
her raised and lowered by lever pivotet
on the post. the slide having n pair ot
Jaws al the lower end for engaging the
head Of the spike.
A Canadian has designed an insect
shield for trees which IS made OF n STRIP
lower edge bent 10 cut into the bark "t
the tree and the top formed into a iiarins
hood with suitable filling between me
shield and the tree.
.-orfh Caroline woman hos Invented
-, ,nniiorco for keoning n0ultices warm.
a recontacle for hot water having
noclse. In one face IN which tho sack
| containing the pouItlce IS inserted, WIN
an opening in the receptacle for chang
ing the water ass 10 Cools.
A choso hoso-holder for use on lawns
&c composed OF two strips of wood hins.
| "a togetber az one end. with holes bored
I'm wooden brackets attached 10 the me
/ nor faces Of the base the latter openlns
| nj n right angle. 20 bend The nose ana
( point the nozzle I'm the air.
J A handy rocket lighter for smokers
use Is formed OF central spool sas-
| nonded in n casing 20 rovoive freely
| tvitb ribbon 0f illuminate pellets
wound on the spool and adapted 20 pass
] bot,veen roughened surfaces as they are
| unwound. 20 ignite them for use.
Trunks can be- divided mp into com.
rartuents OF any desired size by the use
, ~ n new device, comprising skeleton
| frame fitting against the walls of me
trunk with sliding partitions suspended
| y, the frame 10 slide from one end 20
| the other. locking in any position.
seamstresses will appreciate a no"
fan attachment for sewing machines
vertical shaft being set IN frame On
| the machine table with friction "n.ri
m the bottom Of the shaft 20 engage me
! Hv-wheel OF the machine. an ordinary
Fan being fastened 70 the top OF inc
| shaft.
| 4 knee-pad has been patented Tor rs,
| whom scrubbing floors and performing
! Other work IN a kneelng position. me-
tanle base being provided with extern
sIors on two opposite sides. from which
sheet of fabric d suspended $40.
! distance above the base to support the
knee. - g.
r,vo southerners have patented an I'M
nrovea spring sash balance, having cog
| xvheels on either side OF the central bar
| rel. with pawls attached 20 the frame
! which automatically lock the barrel 10
| nrevent revolution In either direction,
| retaining the window In any desired Pc
sitlon-