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noiseless one. There are some fairly good patent 

 ties. I have had most of them on trial, but they 

 are either a weight on the cow's neck, and make a 

 lot of noise, or take too much room. The trap is 

 noiseless, light, and gives the greatest amount of 

 freedom. I say noiseless ; the short chain rattles a 

 little, but a rope may be substituted, or the chain 

 covered with leather. 



