XII. PHOTOGRAPHY.--Amateur Chronophotographic Apparatus.--2
illustrations 18769

XIII. STEAM ENGINEERING.--Combined Steam Pumping and
Motive Power Engine.--1 illustration 18778

XIV. TECHNOLOGY.--The Reclaiming of Old Rubber.--By HAWTHORNE
HILL 18769

XV. WARFARE.--The American "Regular."--By the English
correspondent of the London Times on board the United
States transport "Gussie." 18776

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THE QUEEN REGENT AND ALFONZO XIII.


[Illustration: THE QUEEN REGENT AND HER SON, KING ALFONSO XIII.
OF SPAIN.]

In the present war between the United States and Spain, the Queen
Regent is an impressive figure, and it is entirely owing to her charm
and fortitude that the present dynasty of Spain is maintained. Since
his earliest youth she has constantly made efforts to fit her son to
wear the crown. The Queen Regent came from the great historic house of