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| I. | [ARCHITECTURE.—The Commercial Exchange, Paris.—Historyof the new building, with its general design and architectural features.—2illustrations] | 10607 |
| | [The New Central Railway Station at Frankfort-on-the-Main.—Afull description of this gigantic structure, with its constructivefeatures and cost.—2 illustrations] | 10605 |
| II. | [ART OF WAR.—Gun Practice in the French Navy.—Gun practiceat sea against a moving target.—1 illustration] | 10599 |
| | [Modern Cavalry on the Field of Battle.—By Col. R. S. Liddell.—Anexhaustive paper on this subject, treating of a much discussedbranch of military tactics] | 10600 |
| III. | [BIOLOGY.—Subterraneous Flora and Fauna.—By Dr. OttoZacharias.—A popular article on the interesting subject of animaland vegetable life underground.—8 illustrations] | 10612 |
| IV. | [CHEMISTRY.—Pepsin.—By A. Percy Smith, F.I.C., F.C.S.—Theanalysis of pepsin, difficulties of the usual method, and simplecomparative test, applicable by any one] | 10611 |
| V. | [CIVIL ENGINEERING.—Timber and Some of Its Diseases.—ByH. Marshall Ward.—Continuation of this valuable series,treating of fungus life and its destructive effects.—5illustrations] | 10613 |
| VI. | [ELECTRICITY.—A Basis from which to Calculate Charges forElectric Motor Service.—A practical paper treating of the percentageof horse power hours used in different industries] | 10608 |
| VII. | [ETHNOLOGY.—A Chinese Imperial Cemetery.—The cemeteryof the emperors of the Ming dynasty.—The remarkable statuesand buildings.—2 illustrations] | 10610 |
| | [How a Mound was Built.—An interesting contribution to thehistory of the Ohio mounds by Mr. Gerard Fowke] | 10609 |
| | [Some Abyssinian Customs.—The hair dressing of the Abyssinianwomen.—Their method of grinding pepper.—3 illustrations] | 10609 |
| VIII. | [MEDICINE AND SURGERY.—A New Surgical Operation.—Dr.Brudenell Carter's operation for relieving pressure on the opticnerve] | 10611 |
| | [Dyspepsia, its causes and prevention.—How this malady is causedand how easily it may be guarded against, an essay in prophylaxis] | 10610 |
| IX. | [MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.—Coal Tar as Fuel for SteamBoilers.—By John McCrae, of Dundee.—A review of the economyof tar firing and of the method employed by the writer.—1illustration] | 10604 |
| | [Steam Generator of Serpollet Brothers, producing steam instantaneously.—Anew inexplodible steam generator, its constructionand application to a tricycle.—3 illustrations] | 10602 |
| | [Transmission of Power between Bodies Moving at Different Velocities.—Asimple system of transmitting power applicable inmany places] | 10602 |
| X. | [MISCELLANEOUS.—Note on Missouri Marble] | 10614 |
| | [Water Blast Pump.—A filter pump of simplified and improvedconstruction.—3 illustrations] | 10602 |
| XI. | [NAVAL ENGINEERING.—Iron Sailing Ships.—Scotch sailingships, built of iron and steel, the favorite sizes and riggingadopted.—1 illustration] | 10602 |
| XII. | [SANITARY ENGINEERING.—Putzeys' Flushing Reservoir.—AFrench invention, applicable in sewage disposal and pipeflushing.—1 illustration] | 10611 |
| XIII. | [TECHNOLOGY.—Gas Lighting by High Power Burners.—Areview of a number of regenerative and other gas burners andtheir practical success] | 10603 |
| | [Synchronizing Clocks.—A simple synchronizing mechanism describedand illustrated.—1 illustration] | 10604 |
| | [Watch Cleaning and Repairing.—A long paper treating of thedetails of watch cleaning from the practical standpoint] | 10604 |
