ILLUSTRATIONS. 



FIG. 1. Ensilage cutter used at Fort Scott for cutting cane into convenient lengths 



for cleaning. 

 FIG. 1 (6i). View of cutter used at Fort Scott for preparing the pieces of cane after 



cleaning for the diffusion battery. 

 FIG. 2. View of the top of the battery at Fort Scott. 

 FIG. 3. View under the battery at Fort Scott, showing car for removal of exhausted 



chips. 

 FIG. 4. Outline of apparatus used for cutting and cleaning cane and preparing it for 



diffusion at Rio Grande, New Jersey. 

 FIG. 5. View of diffusion battery used at Rio Grande, New Jersey. 



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