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extend lengthwise of the cars. In moving in a wagon 

 springs or a good bed of straw should be used, and the 

 frames should extend crosswise of the wagon. I would 

 never advise moving bees in winter, though it has often 

 been done with entire safety. I should wish the bees to 

 have a flight very soon after such disturbance. 



