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straight from the trap, and cannot be brought 

 down unless covered immediately. They should, 

 however, be used for this purpose as soon as 

 possible after being netted, as they soon beat 

 themselves to pieces in captivity. 



The English wire cartridges, which have 

 been used to a considerable extent in pigeon 

 matches abroad, have not obtained much favor 

 in this country. We have never used them 

 either in matches or in duck shooting. Shot 

 cartridges, however, are held in little esteem by 

 the duck shooters of the Chesapeake. 



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