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rNDERWATER SHAMBLES. 



ice for the express purpose. In this case a " rope- 

 frame " (see fig. 1), constructed somewhat in the manner 

 of a ship's " ratlines," and to each compartment of 

 which several fine wire-springes are attached, is sunk 

 horizontally in the aperture in qxiestion to within some 

 three feet of the bottom ; the operation being effected 

 (see fig. 2) either by means of long poles, or ropes 

 weighted at the ends. 



UNDERWATER SHAMBLES. 



When, therefore, the fowl observe the open water, 

 wherein, perhaps, are placed several " "Wettar " or arti- 

 ficial birds, to allure them, they alight, and diving down- 

 wards in search of sustenance, presently become entan- 

 gled in one or other of the snares, as depicted above. 

 This device is visited several times in the course of the 

 day, as well for the purpose of keeping the hole free 

 from ice as to secure the prisoners, the greater number 

 of whom are made during the night. These, at times, 

 are said to be so numerous as to require one or more 

 sledges for their removal. 



