The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

TWIST on ue knoo operates the Del.
A Michigan nan has patented a neat
package for sticky by-paper, comprising
a wooden spool, on which two strips OF
the paper are wound, a wire hook and
bracket beng provided for the suspen-
sion Of the strips beside a window or
from the ceiling.
Badges can be easily attached to the
coat by the use OF a new fastener. aV-
ing a rod mounted IN the centre of a
tubular casing, on which the badge is
suspended, with curved pins on the rod,
which engage the cloth through an open.
ing in the tube, a slight turn Of tho rod
twisting them into the coat.
The danger Of being struck By light
ming while sleeping In an iron bedstead
IS eliminated by the use OF a new insu-
lator, which takes the place Of the cas-
tor. having a spindle 10 enter the end
OF the leg, with a glass cup secured TO
tho lower end Of the spindle to rest on
the floor.
Liquids spilled by children while drink
ing will not penetrate the clothing II "a
new bib is used, having it's upper portion
Of similar shape TO those now In use
AthtNt $50 A1N&h 49, - ~ - "a a. g.
sorbent roll of sufficient diameter TO
take up the liquids split.
An assisting coal-hOd has been
placed on the market, the bottom Of the
hold being formed OF a conicai screen,
which can be rotated TO slit the ashes,
o sliding gate being formed under the
cone 10 close the bottom tightly when
used for coal.
Marine growths can be destroyed and
removed from the hulls Of ships without
docking by using a Florida mans ape
p%aratus. having a flexible envelope 10 be
placed about the ship. with pipes for
d~ischareing lot water inside the envelope
20 xii the growths.
For utilizing noXiOus fumes 20 destroy
insects on plants and trees o. new ma
chine has a hre-boX to be heated and
transform sulphur into GAS. with a ian
mounted in "a tube 20 draw the fumes
from the chamber and discharge them
through a nozzle.
In "a new English bicycle tire the rear
portion IS formed 81 ribbed edges, rest.
ing ia grooves I'm the rim. with a non
expansible hoop carried by the centre
OF LIe IItalf SUI hHlAiiAlH q i4IN N' "HH
rubber Of sufficient thickness 20 lit the
inflated tire from the ground.
An improved bottle closure has q hol-
low e%xpansible stopper. n plunEcr nova
BILE IN the stopper and q U-shapea an-
choring piece. % which the rear Of the
plunger is attached. the ends OF the am
clor having teeth on one face which
enter slots in a collar TO lock The plungor
i'm the neck.
TO prevent flags from wearing Them
selves out in strong Winds a New York r
has patented a device which stifeus the
edges and prevents frayiug. pockets he-
ing formed 40 the top for the reception
OF q flexible wire or Cjhcr material.
which bends slightly in waye-like curves.
Two Enelishmen have patented % lcs-
cling which can b. rapidly strapped on
the les. consisting OF a single sheet 0f
material whose odses lap each other
when I'm place. with a buckle 40 The top
and bottom. n single strap being wrap
ped around the Deg i'm q spiral and tast-
enc. I'm the buckles.
The movement OF O. drawer at both
ends is |cQualizcd when being opened or
closed by q new attachment, consisting
of IL pair of levers formed into poo ~.
with n pivot pin ar the junction. the ends
being secured to the rear of the drawer
and Tie inside of lne case. To- move d.
equal angles.
a Westcner has patented "a handle for
rubber hand stamps and seals which VIII
insure am even impression over the entire
surface. "a spiral spring being used to
connect the face of th. stamp with the
knob at the top OF the handle.
Tnvalids Will appreciate "a new cup de-
uoiue formed on The side of the cup. with
the outlet ou the side instead OF at the
end OF the spout. allowing the cup 10 be-
held at one side or tho head to- d liver
the contents without the patient rising.
a rope fire Escape @ new device is formed
Of two metallic members adapted t0 ie
hinged togeiher IS on end. with an al-
fusting screw az the opposite end. the
pas age between tine members being s.n-
nous 10 retard massage Of the rope by
friction.
a Nebraskan has pstont.d "a metallic
covering of praror shaDe TO fit under the
toV,er edre of the single and extend
rnvr4r5 nnaer the roxt coprea inns mr.
venting snow and water from comiue i'm
contact, vim fba wood