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2d. The elevated bottom, in combination with the 
moth-groove A ; constructed and arranged in the man- 
ner described, for the purpose of aiding the litter of 
the hive to slide into the groove. 
3d. The movable-side n, provided with projecting 
cross-cleats, in combination with the comb- frames R ; 
constructed substantially in the manner and for the pur- 
pose set forth. 
The above claims thoroughly cover all patentable 
features of the single and double-sided Champion bee- 
hive. 
Rev. L. L. Langstrath, in his re-issued and extended 
patent, claims all movable-comb frames having “ their 
tops separated from each other, throughout the whole 
or portions of their length.” In answer to a special 
letter directed to him concerning our frames, he says: 
— “ If the tops touch each other throughout their e?itire 
length the frame is not covered by our patent.” 
To more clearly understand the words of the claim 
on our frame “ as described,” we will insert an abstract 
from the specification : — “ The top bars K are made 
wide enough to have the edges of the several frames to 
touch each other;” and “ the bars 00 will touch the 
same bars of the next adjoining frame, forming a par- 
tition between surplus honey and brood-comb, with no 
other passage than the central x -shaped bee-passage. 
From the above it will be seen that we hold the right 
