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The Maxim Gun

A Method of Measuring Wind Pressure

The Passy Railway Tunnel

Hydraulic Tube Staving Machine

The Victor Shield for Circular Saws

Preparation of Crystals

The Cinematograph

By Jules Fuerst

The Static Machine in Radiographic Experiments

Experiments on the Glow Lamp

By Hiram S. Maxim

Dr. Meyer's Expedition to the Source of the Xingu

The Debt of the World to Pure Science

Poisons and Poisoners

An Interesting Case of Gastrotomy

High Jumping

Electrical Notes

Engineering Notes

Selected Formulæ

Spain and the United States

The Red and Blue Coloring Matters of Flowers

Patents

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