Buckminster drill promises simple, reliable rock work
The Buckminster drill introduces a compact, durable design to address unreliability and high repair costs in rock drilling engines. Key features include a single exterior mechanism, a three clamp system for stability, a double D valve with a lever link, a rotating sleeve to reorient cutting faces, and an eccentric weight adjustment. All parts are tempered steel, interchangeable, and the drill is notably light for easy handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dijon
Weir
Caim
Guiac
Pneumatic Rock Drills From Pacific Iron Works
An article describes air driven drilling machines capable of 4 to 5 inches diameter holes and depths up to 40 feet. They run 250 to 300 blows per minute for a 3 inch model and are manufactured in San Francisco at Pacific Iron Works. The machines are praised for simple, efficient compression using less power and friction.
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Pacific Iron Works
Fist
Freemontistreets
San Francisco
The Brooks Mogul Locomotive at Centennial Exhibition
The Brooks Locomotive Works Dunkirk N Y sends the Mogul freight engine to the Centennial. It features six driving wheels 30 inches diameter cylinder 1 inches and boiler and tank from Otis Stahl Co Cleveland. The Buffalo Steam Lantern Co supplied the headlight and gauge. Ramapo Wheel Co provided wheels and the Rue Manufacturing Co nickel plated injector. Engine weighs 33000 pounds with 750 gross tons tractive power on level. Coat of arms adorns tender and ends show state emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Locomotive Works
Dunkirk N.Y
Otis Stadl Co
Cleveland
Buffalo Steam & Lantern Co
Dunkirk
United States
New Yak
Pennsylvania
Washing With Hard Water and Solar Ashes Method
In Fiom Fourned a reader suggests best washing method for hard water. The advice relies on breaking with wood ashes and settling ash sediment, or using a washing fluid made from lime soda and borax boiled and mixed with water. The method aims to soften water and improve cleaning before dipping and washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilda
Ettom
Suspension of Coal Mining Warned in Anthracite Region
A Pennsylvania correspondent reports signs of a general stoppage in anthracite mining with many collieries closing or cutting hours. Delaware and Ladson Canal Co and others cut output. demand is weak and stocks high. A large coal reserve sits at Kenesdale. the Lehigh Valley Railroad resists shipments but faces pressure from monopolists. Most operators expect shutdowns to begin in June and July.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Delaware and Ladson Canal Company
Delaware, Wail and Western Live
Delaware and Aldson Canal Company
Kenesdale
Coal Combination
Lehigh Coal
Wyoming Valley
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh
Lehigh Valer Railroad Company
4Sa Packer
Wyoming
Lehigh Valley
Jame
Railways Master Mechanics Discuss Fire Box Steel and Engines
At the Philadelphia convention the American Railway Master Mechanics Association heard Mr Woodcock of the Central Railroad of New Jersey discuss sheet iron fire boxes. He cited engines lasting 200 600 miles versus others under 100 000, suggesting steel thickness and heat distribution as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Railway Master Mechanics’ Association
Woodcock
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Cooper
Wells
Cody
Sedgely
Lake Shore
Ar. Sedgley
Fry
Philadelphia and Erie Road
Pennsylvania Road
Consolidated
Messrs
Eddy
Nichols
Oilers
Robertson
Lue
Nickel Deposit Opened Near Lancaster Gap
The largest nickel deposit is opened near the gap in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Discovered about 1855, ore is gray heavy and extremely hard. Ore is calcined in kilns then smelted and ground, with nickel copper separated at Camden New Jersey. Purity sells above two dollars per pound. Monthly output 400 to 500 tons, employing about 175 workers.
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Lancaster County
Camden
N. J
Record low fares announced by major railways serving New York
The New York Central and Hudson River lines cut fares from New York to multiple cities including Chicago to 17 dollars Cincinnati 15 Indianapolis 16 St Louis 22 Louisville 19 Detroit 13. Erie lowers to 16 Chicago 14 Cincinnati 15 Indianapolis 21 Louisville 18 Detroit 12 Cleveland 12. Buffalo Niagara Falls fares drop to 16. Pennsylvania Railroad lists New York to Chicago 16 Cincinnati 4 Louisville 18 Indianapolis 15 St Louis 20.
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New York Central & H.R
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Louisville
Detroit
Boston
Albany
Erie
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baird Praises Fish Propagation and European Carp Prospects
Professor Spencer F Baird argues for broader fish propagation using streams connected to oceans or the Gulf of Mexico. He cites Sacramento salmon eggs near 11 million in 1875 and Potomac shad and herring catches, and promotes European carp for warmer southern waters as easily domesticated with low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer F. Baird
United State Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries
Congress
California
United States
Sacramento
Potomac River
Intlia
Professor Baird
Gulf of Mexico
Ocean
Europe
Baird
Guide to Centennial Exhibition Access and Costs
The circular from the Centennial Board of Finance outlines exhibition hours from 9 to 6 and gates for paying visitors, exhibitors, workers, and wagons. Entry costs 50 cents per person, with free access to shows and daily admission. It details amenities including wash facilities, barber services, seating, a rolling chain at gates, a narrow gauge railroad, and affordable lodging and meals in Philadelphia, estimating weekly expenses from $15 to $25 per person plus 1 day lodging options.
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Centennial Board of Finance
Belmont Avenue
Mall
Iyenka
Philadelphia
Great Michael and ancient ship fortifications by King James IV
A London Times correspondent notes that bold naval works are not new, citing King James IV of Scotland and his ship Great Michael as an example. The article describes massive stone castles, thick timber, and sturdy construction aimed at withstanding attack, illustrating early approaches to ship defenses.
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London Times
James IV
Scotland
Michael
Syle
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Mills & Kessler, Proprietors
Syrier
Currier
EW. Eingh, M.D
Montana
Omee
Girton
Whitford
M. D
Van
G. W.W. Beal
Rutte
Henry Elling
Draleioln
QOLD
Virginia City
Cf Europe
Iliam Woodward
Montan
Livrit
Wnd
Kerk Mills
Arnoli
W. H. Weimar &Co
Crocers
W.H. Weimar & CO
D. Comen
al. Comen
D. Cohen & Bero
Grocers
Saddlery
Deer Lodge
Joan Taylor
MO. Taylor
Taylor T&co
Washington Street
Saan
Ncinco
Copp Au LuaeRe
Butte
Ast Ak Oe
Jos. Rosenthal
Scott
Popetier
Bam. Scott
McBurney House
Deer Lodge City
Ayles Worth & McFarland
Cirton
Butte City, Mont
Robert Girton
Puori
Crusis
Daveling
Rory Girton
Hotel de Mineral
Proprietors
Wellre
Will
Vwacswilatit Bros
Finn Main and
Jackson Streets
Helena, Montana
Sciotar & Zimmetilan, Proprietors
E. B. Hart & CO
Moose Creek
General Merchandise
Usi Ag
Tighland
Ian
BB. Hart & CO
Centennial Fire Works
William Coleman
Deer Laxtye
Reeder
Buckminster
Skeet
Railway Jets
Nickel
The
United State Fish Dimiaiinas
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