a variable rate, which was regulated by a revolving commutator turn- farm wagon on which was mounted a kerosene engine and windlass. This is, according to Mr. Myers, the ing once every half hour and varying the load from 20 only portable motor windlass for controlling a captive to 100 amperes; this… … using the Pescetto system, and W. Pope & five minutes, including change of passengers. CAPTIVE BALLOON WITH KEROSENE ENGINE. As might be assumed, it was one of the most Son, Slough, England, with the Sherrin bat- tery. The details of the experiments and interesting attractions on the island. It was…
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