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Show P-Inm from the Slot. The latest development in tho pnnf hn-the-slot" system is an automatic coffee cof-fee tavern now on exhibition at Binning-i Binning-i ham. Tho purchaser drops in his penny : and pulls out a knob labeled with tb drink he desires. Then, by pressing a tap, ho is able to draw the exact quantity. quan-tity. There are two plated enpa for the use of customers, and a second tap gives a constant supply of water for rinsing. Each reservoir of drink holds seven gallons, gal-lons, and tea and coffee are kept hot by an unseen gas burner. The automaton turns the gas out when the reservoir is exhausted, and displays a notice "Empty" in front. Iced drinks are to be sold through the same machines, which can also be utilized for the sale of sandwiches, pies and cakes. London Tit-Bits. |