crete, of which there are examples with and without hinges. — Builders’ Journal.
The Burgage Stones at Midhurst, Eng. — A rather peculiar use for stones is to be seen in the town of Midhurst, near Brighton, a use which was of such political significance that it led to the gibe. “So low was the elective franchise fallen, that at Midhurst the very stones appeared as burghers or voters for members of Parliament” — a remark in which there was certainly more than a grain of truth, though to the people of Midhurst it was as a red rag to a bull. From 1311 to 1831, the right of voting was vested in certain burghers or tenants, who were seized of lands, houses or tenements held by the Lords of the Borough of Midhurst by ancient burgage tenure. Some of these tenements were removed by one of the Lords Montague to make room for the wall of Cowdray Park. In this wall were placed stones to identify the site of the burgages, and inscribed “A Burgage, ” so that the former members have been the representatives of blocks of stone. One of these stones is situated in a wall beside Knockhundred Row, in the centre of the town. — Stone Trades Journal.
Solar-Motor a Success. — The solar-motor has proved a success in Arizona. As sunshine is its only fuel and its operation is automatic, there is practically no expense attending its operation beyond the initial cost of its installation. There are several solar-motors in regular operation in Arizona. They are used principally for irrigation and farm-work. One of these plants was installed on a big irrigated farm near Wilcox, Ariz., early last summer and was
run through the whole season. It operated a 12-horse-power engine, which pumped a four-inch stream of water from a depth of 42 ft. It was so set as to blow off at 150 pounds pressure, and the sun’s rays were so concentrated by the great circular mirror that the pressure was steadily maintained. It is claimed that these solar-motors can be put into practical use in all parts of the Southwest, not only for irrigation purposes, but for operating manufacturing concerns as well. There are very few cloudy days during the whole year. It is stated by experts that the amount of sunshine in Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas is sufficient to keep a solar-motor plant in operation 12 hours a day in summer and six hours a day in winter. —Boston Transcript.
Fund for Theodore Thomas Statue. — Beginning with a subscription of $5, 000 from A. Howard Hinkle, ex-president of the May Festival Association, a fund is being raised for the erection of a suitable memorial to Theodore Thomas in Cincinnati. The memorial will probably be a statue of the famous conductor. — New York Tribune.
Tank Chimneys. — When chimneys were used as ventilators it became evident that they could pay a double or multiform debt and serve other uses besides the withdrawal of smoke. It was a happy thought of Messrs. Heinrich Winby & Co. to employ them for the support of tanks. The chimney is unaffected by the addition, which encircles the exterior at any height that is desired. There is always, therefore, water which, being at an elevation, is applicable for various purposes, with advantages which
are not derivable from ordinary pipes. This ring is formed of wrought-iron, and is supported in such a way that the brickwork or other material in the chimney cannot suffer. This new mode of water supply will be invaluable in many places, and it has the recommendation of affording an economical source. Messrs. Heinrich Winby & Co. are specialists in chimney construction. Their experience therefore enables them to introduce many improvements in their erection. It suggests the degree of strength they adopt, when we find that their calculations are based on the pressure of wind with a velocity of 100 miles an hour. They are also careful in their choice of bricks. A well-constructed chimney, they believe, does not need an apparatus for producing draughts. — The Architect.
Large Gas-Meters. — In these days of large undertakings, both financial and structural, as shown, on the one hand, by the capitalization of companies, and, on the other hand, by the tall buildings, it would seem that even in the size of gas-holders there is to be no limit. The largest gasholders in the world are the six that are how under construction in Astoria, Long Island, by the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company.
Each one of these six holders has a capacity of 15, 000, 000 cubic feet of gas. The next largest in size to these is that one of the South Metropolitan Gas Company, of London, which holds 12, 000, 000 cubic feet of gas. The gas-holders in Astoria will each cost in the neighborhood of $1, 000, 000. The tremendous size of these steel tanks can better be appreciated by imagining the holder as standing on the site of the Fifth Avenue Hotel, in Manhattan. The holder, when extended to its full height, is only 15 ft. lower than the Flatiron building, and considerably over twice as tall as the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Each holder is 300 ft. in diameter and 260 feet in height, so that if they stood where the Fifth Avenue Hotel now is each gas-holder would cover Twentythird street, the block occupied by the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and extend across Twentyfourth street. It would also extend back from Fifth avenue more than half-way to Sixth avenue. There are five sections to each of the holders, which work as a telescope.
When the Astoria plant is completed it will have a daily producing capacity of 240, 000, 000 cubic feet of gas. The total consumption of gas in Greater New York is about 123, 000, 000 cubic feet a day, of which about 70, 000, 000 cubic feet are consumed daily in the Boroughs of Manhattan and The Bronx.
The Astoria plant, which will occupy a site of about 400 acres, is being constructed for the purpose of ultimately removing from the Borough of Manhattan the present gasmaking properties. The immense holders in Astoria will stand on concrete foundation. In excavating for each one of these tanks
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The Burgage Stones at Midhurst, Eng. — A rather peculiar use for stones is to be seen in the town of Midhurst, near Brighton, a use which was of such political significance that it led to the gibe. “So low was the elective franchise fallen, that at Midhurst the very stones appeared as burghers or voters for members of Parliament” — a remark in which there was certainly more than a grain of truth, though to the people of Midhurst it was as a red rag to a bull. From 1311 to 1831, the right of voting was vested in certain burghers or tenants, who were seized of lands, houses or tenements held by the Lords of the Borough of Midhurst by ancient burgage tenure. Some of these tenements were removed by one of the Lords Montague to make room for the wall of Cowdray Park. In this wall were placed stones to identify the site of the burgages, and inscribed “A Burgage, ” so that the former members have been the representatives of blocks of stone. One of these stones is situated in a wall beside Knockhundred Row, in the centre of the town. — Stone Trades Journal.
Solar-Motor a Success. — The solar-motor has proved a success in Arizona. As sunshine is its only fuel and its operation is automatic, there is practically no expense attending its operation beyond the initial cost of its installation. There are several solar-motors in regular operation in Arizona. They are used principally for irrigation and farm-work. One of these plants was installed on a big irrigated farm near Wilcox, Ariz., early last summer and was
run through the whole season. It operated a 12-horse-power engine, which pumped a four-inch stream of water from a depth of 42 ft. It was so set as to blow off at 150 pounds pressure, and the sun’s rays were so concentrated by the great circular mirror that the pressure was steadily maintained. It is claimed that these solar-motors can be put into practical use in all parts of the Southwest, not only for irrigation purposes, but for operating manufacturing concerns as well. There are very few cloudy days during the whole year. It is stated by experts that the amount of sunshine in Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas is sufficient to keep a solar-motor plant in operation 12 hours a day in summer and six hours a day in winter. —Boston Transcript.
Fund for Theodore Thomas Statue. — Beginning with a subscription of $5, 000 from A. Howard Hinkle, ex-president of the May Festival Association, a fund is being raised for the erection of a suitable memorial to Theodore Thomas in Cincinnati. The memorial will probably be a statue of the famous conductor. — New York Tribune.
Tank Chimneys. — When chimneys were used as ventilators it became evident that they could pay a double or multiform debt and serve other uses besides the withdrawal of smoke. It was a happy thought of Messrs. Heinrich Winby & Co. to employ them for the support of tanks. The chimney is unaffected by the addition, which encircles the exterior at any height that is desired. There is always, therefore, water which, being at an elevation, is applicable for various purposes, with advantages which
are not derivable from ordinary pipes. This ring is formed of wrought-iron, and is supported in such a way that the brickwork or other material in the chimney cannot suffer. This new mode of water supply will be invaluable in many places, and it has the recommendation of affording an economical source. Messrs. Heinrich Winby & Co. are specialists in chimney construction. Their experience therefore enables them to introduce many improvements in their erection. It suggests the degree of strength they adopt, when we find that their calculations are based on the pressure of wind with a velocity of 100 miles an hour. They are also careful in their choice of bricks. A well-constructed chimney, they believe, does not need an apparatus for producing draughts. — The Architect.
Large Gas-Meters. — In these days of large undertakings, both financial and structural, as shown, on the one hand, by the capitalization of companies, and, on the other hand, by the tall buildings, it would seem that even in the size of gas-holders there is to be no limit. The largest gasholders in the world are the six that are how under construction in Astoria, Long Island, by the Astoria Light, Heat and Power Company.
Each one of these six holders has a capacity of 15, 000, 000 cubic feet of gas. The next largest in size to these is that one of the South Metropolitan Gas Company, of London, which holds 12, 000, 000 cubic feet of gas. The gas-holders in Astoria will each cost in the neighborhood of $1, 000, 000. The tremendous size of these steel tanks can better be appreciated by imagining the holder as standing on the site of the Fifth Avenue Hotel, in Manhattan. The holder, when extended to its full height, is only 15 ft. lower than the Flatiron building, and considerably over twice as tall as the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Each holder is 300 ft. in diameter and 260 feet in height, so that if they stood where the Fifth Avenue Hotel now is each gas-holder would cover Twentythird street, the block occupied by the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and extend across Twentyfourth street. It would also extend back from Fifth avenue more than half-way to Sixth avenue. There are five sections to each of the holders, which work as a telescope.
When the Astoria plant is completed it will have a daily producing capacity of 240, 000, 000 cubic feet of gas. The total consumption of gas in Greater New York is about 123, 000, 000 cubic feet a day, of which about 70, 000, 000 cubic feet are consumed daily in the Boroughs of Manhattan and The Bronx.
The Astoria plant, which will occupy a site of about 400 acres, is being constructed for the purpose of ultimately removing from the Borough of Manhattan the present gasmaking properties. The immense holders in Astoria will stand on concrete foundation. In excavating for each one of these tanks
James A. Miller & Bro. 135 South Clinton Street, Chicago. Ill.
MANUFACTURERS
Fire Retarding Wire Glass Windows
Sheet Metal Frames and Sash
Skylights, Tile, Slate and Metal Roofing
Mineral Wool
FIRE, SOUND and VERMIN PROOF INSULATOR.
Samples and Circulars Free. U. S. Mineral Wool Co.,
143 Liberty Street,
NEW YORK.
J. S. THORN CO.
Architectural Sheet Metal Works
Manufacturers and Erectors of Ventilating Skylights, Fire-proof Window Frames and Sash, and
Opening Fixtures to operate ventilating sashes.
Nos. 1223-33 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa.