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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