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Scientific American, Vol. 61, No. 12 (1889) (1889)

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(of 159 horse are worn as garters, anklets, bracelets, and armlets. know, is the Wells engine, patented in America. Of power), and having a wheel governor actuated by a They are even woven around the waist—next to the course there is not, nor can there be, any gain of power spring, and having a… … as it may be called is employed to connect the two ‘* Can you tell me what is supposed to be their special crank pins together. A Porter governor is employed. crosshead, connecting-rod bearings, and the main hear- A compound engine by the Societe de Constructions virtue ?” ings and wheel governor…

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