‘‘Building Construction and Superintendence. ʼʼ By F. E. Kidder, C. E, Ph. D„ F. A. I. A. Author of ʼʼThe Architects’ and Builders’ Pocket-book. ʼʼ Part III. Trussed Roofs and Roof Trusses. 306 Illustrations. Section I. New York: 1906. William T. Comstock. Price, $3. 00.
ʼʼA History of Architectural Development” in Three Volumes. By F. M. Simpson, Architect, Professor of Architecture, University College, London; F. R. I. B. A. Sometime Professor of Architecture in the University of Liverpool. Royal Academy Traveling Student 1884. With Illustrations. London: 1905. Longmans, Green & Co. Price, $4. 00 net.
“The Architectural Association Sketch- Book. ” Third Series. Vol. IX. 72 plates, folio. London: 1905. The Architectural Association, 18 Tufton St., S. W.
“Excavating at Nippur. ” Part I. of the Babylonian Expedition of the University of Pennsylvania. Plans, Details and Photographs, with Descriptive Text by Clarence S. Fisher. Philadelphia: 1905.
NOTES AND CLIPPINGS.
The Montravel Method of Preserving Wood. — A fresh method of preserving wood has been patented by Montravel, in France. It has been recognized that one of the best
means of preservation is to keep the wood at a high temperature in closed vessels (about 250 degrees C. ), and at the same time under high pressure, some 250 pounds per square inch. This method has been perfected by the inventor. The object of the improvements is to provide means of heating as efficacious as usual, but more practical and economical. Another aim is to utilize a part of the air-pressure which has served for one operation, thus saving work in compressing. In the new process the pieces of wood are put in compression cylinders, and the air is sent direct from the compressors into the cylinders. To heat the air each cylinder is surrounded by a masonry envelope not in contact with it, thus leaving a free space. The hot gases from a furnace are circulated in this. Cooling is effected by introducing cold air in the space. To obtain a specially good and cheap heating a series of gas-jets is placed in the lower part of the air-jacket, and fed by a gas-tube, and having an air-tube to aid in combustion. Part of the compressed air in a cylinder at the end of the operation is sent into the next cylinder to commence the compression there. — Building News.
The Rhode Island State-house. — In November, 1900, Rhode Island adopted an amendment to the State Constitution by which it ceased to have two capitals. It was the last State in the Union to maintain that peculiar custom. Providence is now the only capital of the State.
The State-House at Newport dates from 1739, when the General Assembly authorized the building of the Colony House. It was substantially built, and not until a couple of years later was it occupied for the business of the colony. It was from the balcony of the building that the death of George II. was proclaimed in 1761. The sad news created a sensation in the colony, and all the evidences of public grief that would follow the announcement of the death of a President in the present day were to be seen. George III. was proclaimed King of Great Britain from the same balcony on the occasion of his ascending the throne, and the sorrow of the citizens gave way to rejoicing while they shouted “Long live the King! ʼʼ
However much may be said of the past,
the political glory of Newport has gradu
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ʼʼA History of Architectural Development” in Three Volumes. By F. M. Simpson, Architect, Professor of Architecture, University College, London; F. R. I. B. A. Sometime Professor of Architecture in the University of Liverpool. Royal Academy Traveling Student 1884. With Illustrations. London: 1905. Longmans, Green & Co. Price, $4. 00 net.
“The Architectural Association Sketch- Book. ” Third Series. Vol. IX. 72 plates, folio. London: 1905. The Architectural Association, 18 Tufton St., S. W.
“Excavating at Nippur. ” Part I. of the Babylonian Expedition of the University of Pennsylvania. Plans, Details and Photographs, with Descriptive Text by Clarence S. Fisher. Philadelphia: 1905.
NOTES AND CLIPPINGS.
The Montravel Method of Preserving Wood. — A fresh method of preserving wood has been patented by Montravel, in France. It has been recognized that one of the best
means of preservation is to keep the wood at a high temperature in closed vessels (about 250 degrees C. ), and at the same time under high pressure, some 250 pounds per square inch. This method has been perfected by the inventor. The object of the improvements is to provide means of heating as efficacious as usual, but more practical and economical. Another aim is to utilize a part of the air-pressure which has served for one operation, thus saving work in compressing. In the new process the pieces of wood are put in compression cylinders, and the air is sent direct from the compressors into the cylinders. To heat the air each cylinder is surrounded by a masonry envelope not in contact with it, thus leaving a free space. The hot gases from a furnace are circulated in this. Cooling is effected by introducing cold air in the space. To obtain a specially good and cheap heating a series of gas-jets is placed in the lower part of the air-jacket, and fed by a gas-tube, and having an air-tube to aid in combustion. Part of the compressed air in a cylinder at the end of the operation is sent into the next cylinder to commence the compression there. — Building News.
The Rhode Island State-house. — In November, 1900, Rhode Island adopted an amendment to the State Constitution by which it ceased to have two capitals. It was the last State in the Union to maintain that peculiar custom. Providence is now the only capital of the State.
The State-House at Newport dates from 1739, when the General Assembly authorized the building of the Colony House. It was substantially built, and not until a couple of years later was it occupied for the business of the colony. It was from the balcony of the building that the death of George II. was proclaimed in 1761. The sad news created a sensation in the colony, and all the evidences of public grief that would follow the announcement of the death of a President in the present day were to be seen. George III. was proclaimed King of Great Britain from the same balcony on the occasion of his ascending the throne, and the sorrow of the citizens gave way to rejoicing while they shouted “Long live the King! ʼʼ
However much may be said of the past,
the political glory of Newport has gradu
BUSH TERMINAL COMPANY’S MODEL FACTORY
An Illustration of Our Work. All Structural Parts of Reinforced Concrete. Walls Veneered With Brick. TURNER CONSTRUCTION CO., NEW YORK
James A. Miller & Bro.
135 South Clinton Street, Chicago, Ill.
MANUFACTURER S
Fire Retarding Wire Glass Windows
Sheet Metal Frames and Sash
Skylights, Tile, Slate and Metal Roofing
Mineral Wool
FIRE, SOUND and VERMIN PROOF INSULATOR.
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