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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