The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-29

front ilc cover being provided VIII "
Misunderstanding chamber. with q draft
hole through one end TO allow the heat
% pass OF.
A folding music stand has been de-
signed which has the central portion
formed of a hollow tube in which the
racks and legs are contained these being
ioined and hinged In such manner as
10 fold into a narrow bundle, which slides
into the tube for carrying.
Bv the use Of "a new attachment Tor
shaving brushes ihc bristes can be made
stiff or flexible as desired. o. metallic tube
being slipped over the brush, and con-
tanned 100 q recess i'm the handle with
stops 60 limit its outward movement
An Austrian has patented an appara-
tbs for cooling and ventilating the stoke
holes of steamers. having set Of atom
i1crs contained 'n the unoer ends of the
air-shafts which means are used for
forcing water through the air 10 cool it
IN ITS descent.
To aid I'm retaining the shape Of ascot
ties and holding them in place. new
device is formed OF a single piece OF
wire comprising central loop 20 engage
shape and projected I'm either direction
for the ends of The tie to fold over.
Workmcn are protected from falling
v-hon WORKING on n scaffold by a New
Workers pateu, apparatus, formed Of a
number Of straps, 10 DE huCkled around
tho body. with 70 c'amn ON the harness.
which grips tho rope suspended over the
scaffold To hold the man If he fails.
For use I'm burning sfumps n Western
man has designed a furnace which can
be built uD in conical sections around the
stump. with draft openings in each see
zion which cause fire started al the
roots 90 consume the stump instead II
going out.
A handy little cyclometer has been
patented for use on carriages being at
tachcd 20 one of the nuts which holds
wheel in place the steel band ON the
hub extending out FAR enough TO protect
70 from damage. with pin in the rim
which engages the wheel on the CYCLIC
meter
The TEMPLES Of "a newly-patented pair
Of suectacles can be separated from the
frame 20 allow The p'a9sae TO DO inolosed
I'm smaller case. the ends Of the frame
having open ended sockets. with the ends
OF the temples wedgo-shaped. 90 be drawn
into the sockets for use.
Rolls of photographic film can BE de-
veiONod more c1silv with tho use OF
new machine. which has a tray attached
70 nm upright standard % hold the liquid
with p roller set in the tray and q spindle
qhovn tr oorrv f'o elm sno0l crank
wheel being revoived TO pass the film
through The developer.
For use TO maxine The page Of refer
ence books q new device IS formed of
pair OF metallic slides which are drawn
out to nt the back Of the book with
curved fingers at the ends which grip the
cover. @ thin strip of metal being at
tached go one finger to mark the page.
Multiplication and division can be readi-
ly figured bv the use of a new reckOner,
which is formed of pair of circular
pads. having figures arranged on each
ra7 in -noh combinations that the turning
of the disks viii show the different quo
ueuts and mu.upicands.
10 enable lctcr carriers TO carry heavy
bags Of mail matter without straining
themselves o. truck has been designed,
having single rubber-tired wheel sus-
pended 40 the lower end Of a light frame.
The latter being fitted with a basket for
the mail bag
BY the use Of newly-designcd caster
chairs and tables are made 10 s and steady
on the Door, the socket which carries
the castor spindle being formed OF
screw threaded sleeve, which is turned up
or down 10 adjust the wheel % the
floor.
LIQUIDS can be drained from hot kot-
ties without burning the hands by using
a new apparatus which IS made Of spring
wire and has a number of adjustable
clamps which grip the rim Of the kettle.
with a spring TO hole the cover on and
handle to tint the kettle from the
rear
Tn a new heating attachment for lamp
chimneys a cone shaped tin top is inver-
tea on the chimney. with the lower end
owen. and q Gar wall over the top, 10 be
heated by the flame, which can be used
for cooking or the top can be raised
to heat the room
To prevent the breakage Of mean
descent mantlos a New York man has
patented a frame o. wire. With a ring at
the TOP. which FITS over the support. tro
mantle being stretched over the frame
before being treated. so that the frame
receives all shocks and Jars.
Medical powders can be raodly nut up
m rauers hv new apparatus. having
= hopper for the powder with a slotted
lar sliding underneath. which receives
tho proper amount OF powder, and is
pushed along 10 deposit 1t on q paper
spread out for the purpose.
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An Ohio man has patented device 10
prevent electr0lysis In pipes and con-
duits formed OF non-cOnducting collar
to III between the ends an the joints. with
one end OF the collar Hanged TO prevent
the ends OF the pipe from coming IN con-
tact.
An improved stirrup for saddles has a
device TO prevent the toe slipping IN far
enough 70 allow the insteD 10 strike the
yoke. consisting OF a bar above and in
front Of the strap bar. which keeps the
stirruu bent back.
A new burglar alarm IS formed Of a
pulley attached 10 the door casing. with
cord running over the pulley having
n weight as the end 10 cause the pulley
10 revolve as the door Is onened. with
a crank pin on the pulley which sets in
motion a spring arm carrying a bell.
Dentists will appreciate new mirror
attachment. which Is designed TO provide
means FOR holding the filing material