the direction of the wheels. The long fingers slip between the cranberry vines, then as they come up the berries separated from the vines are retained in the pocket formed by the fingers and the sides and barrel of the drum. As the drum revolves the berries roll down into the box placed for them at the back.

GASOLINE CAN CAN'T
EXPLODE

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tion of the well known principle of Davy's safety lamp is now being used in connection with tanks containing gasoline, naphtha, alcohol, ether, etc. A German engineer, Langrehr by name, is the adapter.

The fumes of these liquids are readily ignited and once the flame reaches the liquid the explosion is inevitable.

It was not the desire of the inventor to prevent the burning of the gases, but to make the communication of the flame with

the liquid impossible. To do this he has constructed a tube of corrugated sheet metal wound in a spiral form with heavy strips of metal thus forming a large number of tiny openings in the sides of the tube where the corrugations occur. The tube extends from the opening at the top of the can to the bottom. If the vapor arising from the opening at the top of the can is lighted it will burn readily, but when the burning gases come in contact with the metal of the tube in an effort to pass through the

small openings they are cooled to such an extent that ignition of the liquid within the can is impossible.

In experiments recently made at the chemical laboratories in New York in the presence of a number of scientists a pint can equipped with the Langrehr device was half filled with pure gasoline and the fluid ignited on top of the can. The flame lasted only a few seconds and then disappeared.

In a second experiment the nozzle of the can was connected with a rubber hose through which air was blown. The flame being steady now and about 10

THE

TRACKLESS TROLLEY

OMNIBUS

HE new electric automobile trackless trolley line in Bremen, Germany, shown in the accompanying illustration, indicates the details of construction of the trolley, cars and equipment.

There are five stopping points on the line with several trackless trolley cars in operation. The fare is ten pfennig, or about 22 cents, a reduction being made to 2 cents for book of 25 tickets and 11⁄2 cents for tickets for school children.

These omnibuses have a seating capacity of 20 passengers each with standing room for four persons.

It is stated that for suburban and interurban service, where the first cost of electric traction system would make it out of the question for the traffic available, this trackless trolley system can be adopted to great advantage.

HUNTING IN AFRICA

SPORTSMEN eager for the exciting hunt of big game go to Africa and with a sufficiently well filled purse may go on a hunting expedition comfortably and with little danger.

The manner of organizing a caravan is most curious. Formerly hunters had their train of wagons drawn by oxen, as well as horses trained for the hunt, now everything is transported upon the backs of men. A great number of porteurs are required, inasmuch as each man carries only 30 kilos. For each sportsman for a month's expedition 30 men are necessary.

All being arranged the caravan gains by marches the locality chosen to establish the first camp, and begins in the midst of wild and picturesque nature, a life full of unforeseen and violent emotions.

FEEDING ON THE GRASS. The giraffe is usually not thought of as grazing in this position.

Concerning antelopes, the hunting license distinguishes three lists according to their rarity or value as game. One is allowed to kill but one elk; one black antelope; one roan antelope; one bongo; two of the oryx, also two of the grand koudon, the topis and the butales. Lions and panthers being classed as vermin may be killed without restriction.

By means of a supplementary license of high price, one is permitted to kill besides, one adult elephant; one giraffe or an elk; one rhinoceros, a zebra or an antelope.

These restrictions show that these species are no longer common. The cargoes of ivory imported to the market of Antwerp alone represent an annual destruction of 18,500 elephants.

One can easily see that the time is near when the elephant will disappear from the face of the earth. In spite of the measures taken by the government for the protection of game the marvelous fauna of Africa is destined to disappear, and in less than half a century the great African hunts will be only a memory.

THE GIRAFFE IS BECOMING A RARE BEAST IN THE AFRICAN WILDS.

The permit for hunting gives the right to kill or capture the following animals: Two male adult elephants; two rhinoceroses; two hippopotami; two zebras; two monkeys; two leopards; two marabouts and two aigrettes.

A "LAND" AEROPLANE.

The science of aeronautics is very evidently invading the field of land vehicles, as the accompanying illustration so significantly suggests. While the photograph was taken in the streets of Berlin. the ingenious youngster who is so blithely and proudly propelling his odd machine is American-born and while the imperial flag of the German empire is displayed, he has, nevertheless, not forgotten to fly the emblem of his native land also.

CUCUMBERS SIX FEET LONG.

Cucumbers as long as six feet and growing in snaky curves and spirals are raised by an amateur gardener in Sawtelle. California. They are quite as tender and delicate in flavor as the ordinary cucumber, in spite of their odd appearance. The photograph shows three specimens of average size, which give the appearance of a snake charmer to the man who raised them. Mr. Charles H. Tucker. They reach a weight of 20 pounds and a circumference of 3% inches. and bear abundantly on the 30 foot patch which they cover.

tion represents a spiral with a circle of human beings dancing about it hand in hand; probably some religious rite. The rough, but flat surfaces of the great rock have preserved the marks of the engraver's tool with remarkable clearness. No one knows how long they have been in existence.

INDIAN'S WATER LIFT.

The above extraordinary contrivance for the raising of water is to be found in a village near Bombay, in India, It is of the rudest construction, although in that part of the world it is looked upon as almost an eighth wonder of the world. The water is hauled up by means of long native-made ropes supporting a rough sack of hide which lets the water leak through almost as fast as it is filled.