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We herewith illustrate an exceedingly simple form of detecter, to show if the night watchmen perform their visits regularly and punctually.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 315, January 14, 1882 by Various

The lamp can be kept in a pure atmosphere while the sample is obtained by the detecter, and at a greater height than the flame in a safety-lamp could be properly distinguished.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 460, October 25, 1884 by Various

"Maybe I vos been a regular bolice detecter ven I got old enough, hey?"

From The Rover Boys on the River The Search for the Missing Houseboat by Stratemeyer, Edward

Being able at will to force the contents of the detecter on to the flame, the effects of an explosion inside the lamp need not be feared.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 460, October 25, 1884 by Various

With the detecter this is avoided, as a large flame can be used, which is considered by some a preferable means of testing for small quantities; and the test can be made without risk.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 460, October 25, 1884 by Various