Ground Vermin New American Trap. 



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stake, let the trap hang down. When this is done, see 

 that it is in a good position, which, being satisfactory, 

 set the trap by pulling apart the jaws, one with each 

 hand; with the thumb of the left press over the flap wire, 

 which will enable one to hold the trap set by the left 

 hand only ; with the right now adjust the trigger, &c., 

 and very carefully put the trap in its place with the left 

 hand, holding it with the thumb above and the fingers 



FIG. 23. PIG. 24. 



NEW AMERICAN TEAP. 



underneath at about d. If there be any long slight 

 herbage or grass outside, it may be neatly pressed over 

 the edges, otherwise further attention is superfluous, beyond 

 the employment of a drag to attract the notice of the 

 vermin. 



It will be seen from the description given of the setting 

 that, when anything touches the bait, its so doing causes 

 the trigger to fall, and the upper jaw (in this case) flies 



