I. ARCHÆOLOGY.--Archæological Discoveries at Cadiz.--The discovery
of Phenician relics in Spain, with the possibility of future
important research in that region.--2 illustrations
Prehistoric Horse in America.--Curious discovery of an aboriginal
drawing in Nicaragua.--1 illustration
II. ASTRONOMY.--A Plea for the Common Telescope.--By G.E.
LUMSDEN.--The increasing interest in astronomy and instances of
work done by telescopes of moderate power, giving examples
from the work of celebrated observers
III. BIOGRAPHY.--Alfred Tennyson.--Biographical note of the
great poet, now past his 80th year, with portrait.--1 illustration
Fiftieth Year of the Prince of Wales.--The Prince of Wales
and his family, with notes of his life and habits.--1 illustration
IV. CHEMISTRY.--American Association--Ninth Annual Report of
the Committee on Indexing Chemical Literature.--A very important
report upon the titular subject, with probabilities of future advance
in this line.--The chemical index of the SCIENTIFIC
AMERICAN and SUPPLEMENT
Apparatus for the Estimation of Fat in Milk.--By E. MOLINARI.--
Details of a method of determining fat in milk, with illustration
of the apparatus employed
Further Researches upon the Element Fluorine.--By A.E. TUTTON.--
Additional researches upon this element, following up
the work outlined by M. MOISSAN.--3 illustrations
The Allotropic Conditions of Silver.--A recent letter from M.
CAREY LEA on this subject, with note of its presentation before
the French Academy by M. BERTHELOT
The French Wine Law.--Recent enactment as to the adulterations
of wine
V. CIVIL ENGINEERING.--Modern Methods of Quarrying.--A recent
paper of great value to all interested in exploiting quarries.--The
most recent methods described, tending now to replace the
cruder processes.--12 illustrations
The Trotter Curve Ranger.--A surveying instrument for laying
off railroad curves, with full details of its theory, construction,
and use in the field.--4 illustrations
VI. METALLURGY.--The Great Bell of the Basilica of the Sacred
Heart of Montmartre.--The founding of the great bell "La Savoyarde"
at the Paccard foundry in France.--Description of the
bell, its inscriptions, and decorations.--3 illustrations
VII. MISCELLANEOUS.--Duck Hunting in Scotland.--A curious method of
approaching ducks under the guise of a donkey.--3 illustrations
VIII. NAVAL ENGINEERING.--Hints to Shipmasters.--A very
practical view of the proper personal habits of the commander
of a merchant ship
The British Cruiser Æolus.--Details of dimensions and armament
of this recently launched British ship
Trials of H.M. Cruiser Blake.--Trial trip of this celebrated
cruiser.--Her horse power as developed, with the somewhat
disappointing results obtained as regards speed.--1 illustration
IX. PHOTOGRAPHY.--Development with Sucrate of Lime.--Development
formulas, involving the use of sugar solution saturated
with lime.--Accelerating influences of certain chemicals
X. RAILROAD ENGINEERING.--The Rail Spike and the Locomotive.--A
most interesting article on an old time railroad.--Curious
incidents in the construction of the Camden & Amboy Railroad,
by the celebrated Robert L. Stevens.--A most graphic account of
early difficulties
XI. TECHNOLOGY--American Workshops.--The care of tools and practice
in American workshops, as viewed from an English standpoint
New Sugar Items.--Interesting points in the cultivation of sugar
beets and manufacture of sugar therefrom in France, Germany,
and other countries
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