Detection of Peanut Oil in Olive Oil.--A practical laboratory
test for the above adulteration
Hydroxylamine.--Recent preparation of this compound and its
properties
New Boron Compounds.--Compounds of boron, phosphorus, and
iodine recently prepared by M. MOISSAN
Sapotin, a New Glucoside.--By GUSTAVE MICHAUD.--Preparation
of a new glucoside from almonds and other sources
V. CIVIL ENGINEERING.--Completion of the Mersey Tunnel Railway.--The
penetration of the bed of the Mersey River by a tunnel
at the rate of 150 feet per week.--Details of the work
VI. EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE.--Chinese Competitive Examinations.
--Interesting details of the famous examinations of China.--Fatal
consequences to overworked competitors
VII. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.--High Speed Engine and Dynamo.--A
high speed compound engine, running at 500 revolutions
per minute, with direct-driven dynamo for electric lighting.--3
illustrations
VIII. MEDICINE.--The Treatment of Rattlesnake Bite by Permanganate
of Potassium, Based on Nine Successful Cases.--By
AMOS W. BARBER, M.D.--The use of this powerful disinfectant,
and the proper treatment and mode of applying it.
IX. METEOROLOGY.--Modification of Our Climate.--By JOSEPH
WALLACE.--Climate epochs and the probabilities of the present
climatic era.--Changes within the records of man
The Eruption of Krakatoa.--A graphic description of this catastrophe,
involving the lives of 35,000 people
X. MILITARY ENGINEERING.--The Military Engineer and His
Work.--By Col. W.R. KING.--A Sibley College lecture, treating
of the special problems In fortifications, sieges, and the more
pacific work of surveys and explorations
XI. MINERALOGY.--Natural Sulphide of Gold.--By T.W.T.
ATHERTON.--A probable new occurrence of gold
XII. NATURAL HISTORY.--The Living Jerboa in the Zoological
Garden of Berlin.--A rare rodent from South Africa, one seldom
seen alive in captivity.--5 illustrations
XIII. NAVAL ENGINEERING.--Twenty-four Knot Steamers.--The possibility of
fast ships for long voyages.--The prospects and difficulties
XIV. RAILROAD ENGINEERING.--A Steam Street Railway Motor.--A
noiseless motor built of steel on trial in Chicago.--1 illustration
XV. SANITARY ENGINEERING.--Some Means of Purifying
Water.--Different filtering processes and the subsidence treatment
of water
XVI. TECHNOLOGY.--Action of Caustic Soda on Wood.--By M.H.
TAUSS.--Direct experiments on the action of lye on wood at various
pressures
Burning Brick with Crude Oil Fuel.--The use of petroleum in
brick kilns.--Its advantages, cleanliness, and cheapness.
Chlorine Gas and Soda by the Electrolytic Process.--The decomposition
of common salt solution into chlorine and caustic soda
on the commercial scale
How Enameled Letters are Made.--The manufacture of separate
enameled letters as conducted in London.--5 illustrations
How Mechanical Rubber Goods are Made.--Hose, corrugated
matting, packing, and jar rings.--Processes of their production
* * * * *