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Scientific American Supplement, No. 841, February 13, 1892 by Various
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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,
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