Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891Various
Science
Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891
Various
Science -- Periodicals
VIII. Physics.--A Physical Laboratory Indicator.--By J.W.
MOORE, of Lafayette College.--1 engraving.--This is a modification
of the old peg board adapted to use in the laboratory.--It indicates
the names of the members of the class, contains a full
list of the experiments to be performed, refers the student
to the book and page where information in reference to experiments
or apparatus may be found, it shows what experiments
are to be performed by each student at a given time, etc.
Cailletet's Cryogen.--A description, with one engraving, of Mr.
Cailletet's new apparatus for producing temperatures from 70
degrees to 80 degrees C., below zero, through the expansion of
liquid carbonic acid
IX. Technology.--The Manufacture of Roll Tar Paper.--An extended
article containing a historical sketch and full information
as to the materials used and the methods of manufacture
Smokeless Gunpowder.--By Hudson Maxim.--A comprehensive
article on the manufacture and use of smokeless gunpowder,
giving a sketch of its history, and describing the methods of
manufacture and its characteristics
Method of Producing Alcohol.--A description of an improved
process for making alcohol.--Invented by Mr. Alfred Springer,
of Cincinnati, Ohio
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[Illustration: INTERIOR OF THE NEW LABOR EXCHANGE, PARIS.]
[Illustration: NEW LABOR EXCHANGE, PARIS.]
THE NEW LABOR EXCHANGE, PARIS.
The new Labor Exchange is soon to be inaugurated. We give herewith a
view of the entrance facade of the meeting hall. The buildings, which
are the work of Mr Bouvard, architect, of the city of Paris, are
comprised within the block of houses whose sharp angle forms upon
Place de la Republique, the intersection of Boulevard Magenta and
Bondy street. One of the entrances of the Exchange is on a level with
this street. The three others are on Chateau d'Eau street, where the
facade of the edifice extends for a length of one hundred feet. From
the facade and above the balcony that projects from the first story,
stand out in bold relief three heads surrounded by foliage and fruit
that dominate the three entrance doors. These sculptures represent the
Republic between Labor and Peace. The windows of the upper stories are
set within nine rows of columns, from between the capitals of which
stand out the names of the manufacturers, inventors, and statesmen
that have sprung from the laboring classes. Upon the same line, at the
two extremities of the facade, two modillions, traversed through their
center by palms, bear the devices "Labor" and "Peace." Above, there is
a dial surmounted by a shield bearing the device of the city of Paris.
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