actuated indepen- steam, by means of which better dently of the motion of the main results are obtained than by the valve, the functions of “lead” devices heretofore in use. and “cushion ” can be adjusted to There is no necessity at the any desired degree, without in present day to argue the… … functions—7. ¢., the release and compression— must always The universal experience in this country and Europe is in the same speed whether the engine be light or heavily be subservient to the “steam” functions—. ¢., the lead and favor of the slide valve for opening and closing the ports of loaded,…
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