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 AEolus.--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 Fran