effecting the printing and inking is shown in our engraving at A. It is contained within a small disk, which can be moved at will, so that it can be adapted to various widths of cloth or other material.  A measuring roller runs beside the printing disk, and on this is stamped the required figures by a simple contrivance at the desired distances, say every five yards.  The types are linked together into a roller chain which is carried by the disk, A, and they ink themselves automatically from a flannel pad.  The machine works in this way:  The end of the piece to be measured is brought down until it touches the surface of the table, the marker is turned to zero, and also the finger of the dial on the end of the measuring roller.  The machine is then started, and the lengths are printed at the required distances until it becomes necessary to cut out the first piecing or joint in the fabric.  The dial registers the total length of the piece.

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ENDLESS ROPE HAULAGE.

In the North of England Report, the endless rope systems are classified as No. 1 and No 2 systems.  No. 1, which has the rope under the tubs, is said to be in operation in the Midland counties.  To give motion to the rope a single wheel is used, and friction for driving the rope is supplied either by clip pulleys or by taking the rope over several wheels.  The diagram shows an arrangement for a tightening arrangement.  One driving wheel is used, says The Colliery Guardian, and the rope is kept constantly tight by passing it round a pulley fixed upon a tram to which a heavy weight is attached.  Either one or two lines of rails are used.  When a single line is adopted the rope works backward and forward, only one part being on the wagon way and the other running by the side of the way.  When two lines are used the ropes move always in one direction, the full tubs coming out on one line and the empties going in on the other.  The rope passes under the tubs, and the connection is made by means of a clamp or by sockets in the rope, to which the set is attached by a short chain.  The rope runs at a moderately high speed.

[Illustration:  TIGHTENING ARRANGEMENT—­ENDLESS ROPE HAULAGE.]

No. 2 system was peculiar to Wigan.  A double line of rails is always used.  The rope rests upon the tubs, which are attached to the rope either singly or in sets varying in number from two to twelve.  The other engraving shows a mode of connection between the tubs and the rope by a rope loop as shown.

[Illustration:  ATTACHMENT TO ENDLESS ROPE “OVER.”]

The tubs are placed at a regular distance apart, and the rope works slowly.  Motion is given to the rope by large driving pulleys, and friction is obtained by taking the rope several times round the driving pulley.

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A RELIABLE WATER FILTER.