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Show FROM THE PATENT OFFICE. In a newly patented speed indicator for ships a metal log is, attached to a flexible cord at the rear of Hie ship, with a flanged rod at the rear to turn in the water and complete an electric current, in the log, which is connected through the cord with an indicator on the deck of the boat. Pneumatic oil cans for engineers to use in filling oil cups, etc., have the nozzle extended nearly to the bottom cf the can, so that when the top of the can is filled with air the oil is forced through the spout by opening a valve in the neck, thus making the oil flow when the can is upright. A Frenchman has just patented a very simple motor carriage, which has only two wheels and yet keeps its balance, bal-ance, the wheels being placed side by-side by-side on a downwardly curved axle, with the weight of the machinery below be-low the center, the usual gas engine being used to propel the carriage. In a simple and neat bouquet-holder recently patented a metal clip is pinned on the coat lapel and the stenls of the flowers slipped under the clip, another design having two slots instead of the clip, through which a ribbon is passed and tied over the stems to hold them fast, the ribbon forming a bow to cover the holder To register the numlber of passengers on a street car so the company can tell whether their men are cheating or not the steps are hinged and a spring on the under side raises each one slightly above its base so that it will drop down to the base as each person steps on it, thus raising a lever to move the automatic auto-matic counter in the car. Short persons who are compelled to stand up in street cars will appreciate a new device intended for their use, consisting of a heavy wire loop to catch the strap on the car, -with a handle at right angles with the -Ic'oj;, which can be lowered to the right length for the user, and closes up small enough to be carried in the pocket when not in use. |