WILL SPEAK ABOUT NEW RAILROAD IMPROVEMENT

When Mr. John Talty of the Franklin Railroad Supply Company speaks in Pierce Hall tomorrow night, he will reveal the achievements of two University professors, who were largely instrumental in perfecting one of the most important developments in railroad engineering.

Professor H. N. Davis G. '03 and Associate Professor A. E. Norton, professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University, are responsible for improvements in design and operation which have put the "Locomotive Booster" into use by most railroads in this country and in England. Although Mr. Ingersoll, an engineer of the New York Central Railroad, first thought of the device, it is the work of Professors Davis and Norton that has made the invention a commercial success.

The "Booster" is an auxiliary steam engine which, place under the cab, drives the trailer wheels and gives the locomotive a boost. It is especially useful in starting heavy trains and in climbing grades at low speed when the boiler is generating more steam than the main cylinders can use.

Moving pictures will be shown by Mr. Talty at the meeting on Thursday night, illustrating the application of the "Booster" Professor Davis will explain some special features of the invention and the whole meeting will be of a popular nature. Refreshments will be served after the speeches. The meeting will begin at 8 o'clock and will be open to all members of the University.