Chapter II: ELECTRICITY.--Early Electric Lighting.--Electric lighting in

Salem in 1859, a very curious piece of early history. 11458

Electric Motor for Alternating Currents.--A motor on an
entirely new principle for the application of the alternating
current with results obtained, and the economic outlook of
the invention. 11458

Portable Electric Light.--A lamp for military and other use,
in which the prime motor, including the boiler and the lamp
itself, are carried on one carriage.--1 illustration. 11458

The Electric Age.--By CHARLES CARLETON COFFIN.--A short
_resume_ of the initial achievements of modern
electricity. 11458