还是另一个。

还是另一个。

A new fire-escape which was recently exhibited in St. Paul, seems to be especially designed for hotels and large factories. It is thus described "The machine proper, which runs upon an iron track under the cornice, is entirely encased in galvanized iron, so that none of its mechanism is exposed to the rain or to the danger of getting clogged by sticks or chips from the roof. It consists of a large pulley, the motion of which is controlled by an automatic governor, around which runs an endless wire rope. Attached to the rope by a simple sling and clasp, as many persons may descend at a time as can be attached to the endless rope, while from the escape itself a patent flexible iron ladder falls, so that it too may be used as a means of escape, or by Firemen in the manipulation of hose, etc. The entire machine is composed of indestructible materials, and is, therefore, good for service as long as the wall stands to which it is attached. The agent exhibited its workings in bringing persons from the second and third story windows of the hotel to the ground, and at the same time carrying fire hose to the stories above with great celerity and safety. In showing its method of operation it was run along from window to window (which can be done from the ground or above with great rapidity), picking up a boy at each and bringing them down safely. The entire machine is under the control of the operator, who can stop or start it instantly and run it from window to window, or clear around a block, as rapidly as he can walk. The general verdict seemed to be that the “ Escape" was a complete success, and the best thing of the kind yet exhibited in this city. The apparatus will remain attached to the Warren House for a few days in order that it may be fully examined and tested. It is the invention of F. A. Copeland, of Minneapolis, Minn."

A new fire-escape which was recently exhibited in St. Paul, seems to be especially designed for hotels and large factories. It is thus described "The machine proper, which runs upon an iron track under the cornice, is entirely encased in galvanized iron, so that none of its mechanism is exposed to the rain or to the danger of getting clogged by sticks or chips from the roof. It consists of a large pulley, the motion of which is controlled by an automatic governor, around which runs an endless wire rope. Attached to the rope by a simple sling and clasp, as many persons may descend at a time as can be attached to the endless rope, while from the escape itself a patent flexible iron ladder falls, so that it too may be used as a means of escape, or by Firemen in the manipulation of hose, etc. The entire machine is composed of indestructible materials, and is, therefore, good for service as long as the wall stands to which it is attached. The agent exhibited its workings in bringing persons from the second and third story windows of the hotel to the ground, and at the same time carrying fire hose to the stories above with great celerity and safety. In showing its method of operation it was run along from window to window (which can be done from the ground or above with great rapidity), picking up a boy at each and bringing them down safely. The entire machine is under the control of the operator, who can stop or start it instantly and run it from window to window, or clear around a block, as rapidly as he can walk. The general verdict seemed to be that the “ Escape" was a complete success, and the best thing of the kind yet exhibited in this city. The apparatus will remain attached to the Warren House for a few days in order that it may be fully examined and tested. It is the invention of F. A. Copeland, of Minneapolis, Minn."