| I. | [ARCHÆOLOGY.—Archæological Discoveries at Cadiz.—The discovery
of Phenician relics in Spain, with the possibility of future
important research in that region.—2 illustrations] |
| [Prehistoric Horse in America.—Curious discovery of an aboriginal
drawing in Nicaragua.—1 illustration] |
| II. | [ASTRONOMY.—A Plea for the Common Telescope.—By G.E.
LUMSDEN.—The increasing interest in astronomy and instances of
work done by telescopes of moderate power, giving examples
from the work of celebrated observers] |
| III. | [BIOGRAPHY.—Alfred Tennyson.—Biographical note of the
great poet, now past his 80th year, with portrait.—1 illustration] |
| [Fiftieth Year of the Prince of Wales.—The Prince of Wales
and his family, with notes of his life and habits.—1 illustration] |
| IV. | [CHEMISTRY.—American Association—Ninth Annual Report of
the Committee on Indexing Chemical Literature.—A very important
report upon the titular subject, with probabilities of future advance
in this line.—The chemical index of the SCIENTIFIC
AMERICAN and SUPPLEMENT] |
| [Apparatus for the Estimation of Fat in Milk.—By E. MOLINARI.—Details
of a method of determining fat in milk, with illustration
of the apparatus employed] |
| [Further Researches upon the Element Fluorine.—By A.E. TUTTON.—Additional researches upon this element, following up
the work outlined by M. MOISSAN.—3 illustrations] |
| [The Allotropic Conditions of Silver.—A recent letter from M.
CAREY LEA on this subject, with note of its presentation before
the French Academy by M. BERTHELOT] |
| [The French Wine Law.—Recent enactment as to the adulterations
of wine] |
| V. | [CIVIL ENGINEERING.—Modern Methods of Quarrying.—A recent
paper of great value to all interested in exploiting quarries.—The
most recent methods described, tending now to replace the
cruder processes.—12 illustrations] |
| [The Trotter Curve Ranger.—A surveying instrument for laying
off railroad curves, with full details of its theory, construction,
and use in the field.—4 illustrations] |
| VI. | [METALLURGY.—The Great Bell of the Basilica of the Sacred
Heart of Montmartre.—The founding of the great bell "La Savoyarde"
at the Paccard foundry in France.—Description of the
bell, its inscriptions, and decorations.—3 illustrations] |
| VII. | [MISCELLANEOUS.—Duck Hunting in Scotland.—A curious method of
approaching ducks under the guise of a donkey.—3 illustrations] |
| VIII. | [NAVAL ENGINEERING.—Hints to Shipmasters.—A very
practical view of the proper personal habits of the commander
of a merchant ship] |
| [The British Cruiser Æolus.—Details of dimensions and armament
of this recently launched British ship] |
| [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] |
