d as sights, gauge marks on each side of the leafindicating the range of the rifle when either peep holeis used. A novel mechanism is provided for raisingthe slide and holding it at the desired adjustment. Ifthere is but little or no wind, the supplemental baseand the mechanism carried on it are… … surface, forming part of a concave meniscus. If an-other body in similar condition is brought near it, thetwo will be attracted and, if permitted, will be drawntogether so as to adhere. This is shown by floating aglass ball in a vessel partly filled with water. Sooneror later it goes to the side…
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