The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-01

of a beam suspended from the short
end of a lever by chain, with second
chain to connect the beam with the roots,
a vertical post having two rows of holes
bored in one side. with bolts in the holes
to act as pivots on which the levr is
tilted.
Smokers will appreciate a newiy-paten-
ted pipe which is in two equal sections,
with hinges on the bowl and stem. which
allow the interior to be exposed when
packing lining the edges Of the grooves
to make tight joint when the pipe
is closed
An attachment has been devised for
z;thers which provides keys to strike the
strings instead of picking them with the
tigers, the keys being fulcrumed on
block across one end of the instrument
with snrins hammers operated by pressing
the Keys.
A Southerner has patented boot at
tachment which will carr-s lantern
close to the ground to light the path.
comprising a wire frame. with straps to
fasten it to the boot the lantern being
placed inside the frame and adjusted
to throw the light in the desired direction.
Boats can be propelled in either d.
rection without reversing the propeller
shaft by attaching the blades to the
shaft by a Michigan mans device. the
cantre of the shaft having sliding bar
which is moved to turn the hfdes at an
angle which causes either side to act on
the water.
Photographers can find use for a new
device for taking babies pictures COM
prising a sofa with q vertical piece at
tached to the back. the latter being pro
vided with an opening near the centre,
through which 4 person at the rear can
put their hand to hold the baby on the
sofa.
To provide cool filtered water for drink
ing purposes new refrigerator attach
ment is shaped like a sprinkling pot, with
a fitering medium in the spout, which
is placed under the ice chamber outlet
allowing the water to filter into the pail
and be drawn through a spigot for use.
a Californian has patented small
bat to be used in playing handba!l. which
has a curved wicker work basket against
which the ball strikes, with a glove at
the back which is drawn over the hand
and fastened to hold the basket in posi-
ton.
To easily adjust shirt sleeves ct any
desired height a new attachment con-
sists of a cord or tape Hoped through
two eyeIets in the sleeve. with clamp
ing hook on one end to bind the opposite
end as it is drawn through the loose end
being pulled until the sleeve is taken up
to the proper length
r -,
ing the chimney when the l-tter is pro-
vided with Southern mans device,
q hole being cut in the bottom of the
chimney for the insertion of a short tube
Hanged at one end and crowded with
a spring gate through which the match
is pushed to touch the wick.
Fruit can be picked and automa ticaiy
discharged into a barrel without brulsins
by Canadians patent picker. Wilcn
has a cloth funnel suspended or the end
of a rake. which is used to pull the frui,
into the funnel, with a tube PROVIDED
with a pad at the lower end, against
which the fruit strikes.
A combined bicycle and rowing ma.
chine has been designed. having 4 sea-
and foot brace on top Of the cscie eA-
tension frames and connected by d SIP -.
running over pullSy "
to propel the wheels as the levers are
pulled on by the rider.
Minnesota woman has patented
handy flitching post, which has 4 holioWs
metal tube set in the curb. with q sprtns
drum, at the bottom. on which Is Wouhc =, a
steel tape. passing through siot IN
the top and ending in snap-hook lor
attachment to the bride
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An improved damper for stove pipes nss-
one disk. fixed in the pipe. with second
disk lying parallel with the first anu anu
mounted on rack bar to be moved. ,.a.s
and out of contact with the hxea d!sA,
the two disks having alternate soid tpot--.
stions and slots to form an air-tishts clos-s
sure.
To accurately show the location OF S. 2
ship channel IN q harbor new sig nal
system has a series Of snchnrsd @statioaS
Carrying audible signals, which are sconnec-
"a BY cables with motor ca snore.s
the latter pulling the cables Of u tervats
to give positive signals .4sssfs
Massachusetts man has snatented g
( rowing machtns which can - 1lass zig