Scientific American Supplement, No. 787, January 31, 1891 by Various
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VI. MATHEMATICS.--The Trisection of Any Angle.--By FREDERIC R. HONEY, Ph.B.--A very ingenious demonstration of this problem, based on the properties of conjugate hyperbolas VII. METEOROLOGY.--Note on the Mt. Blanc Meteorological Station The Flood at Karlsbad.--Account of the recent flood and of its destructive effects.--1 illustration VIII. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.--Station for Testing Agricultural Machines.--A proposed establishment for applying dynamometer tests to agricultural machines.--1 illustration Steam Engine Valves.--By THOMAS HAWLEY.--A review of modern slide valve practice, the lap, cut-off, and other points.--6 illustrations IX. MISCELLANEOUS.--Science in the Theater.--Curious examples of stage effect in fictitious mesmerizing and hypnotizing.--4 illustrations Theatrical Water Plays.--Recent episodes in real water plays at Hengler's Circus, London.--2 illustrations X. NAVAL ENGINEERING.--The French Ironclad War Ship Colbert.--An armored wood and iron ship, with central battery.--1 illustration XI. PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.--Newer Physiology and Pathology.--By |
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