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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
TRAP is EASY TO CONSTRUCT
Excellent for determination of Rata,
Alec TO Catch Rabbits and other
Animals.
(Ry ]. w. GRIFFINl

~. NJ
Set the trap over a barrel that IN
partly filed with water. fasten the
falling doors SO that they will not
fall and let the rats run through and
around the trap for several nights
then pull out the nail that holds the
doors, and you will catch every rat
that has visited the trap.
Two boards ten inches wide and
two feet long are used for the sides:
one board two feet long and one
foot wide for the top; two boards ten
inches wide and one foot and six
Inches In length for the bottom or
falling doors.
The falling doors should have tin
fastened on the top side from where
the pivots enter the sides TO the end
next 10 the bait; this will prevent
the sharp claws clinging to the board
and climbing back, when the doors
fall.
The description by letter Is as fol-
logs: A, bait; BIB, on the dotted
lines, shows the position OF the fall
ing doors when the game enters tho
lower part of I he trap; &C, the en-
trance TO the trap; ID, the nails that
serve as piyots for the falling doors.
EE, nail-holes In which are the
nails that hold the trap unset while
the game are getting used TO it. Tho
bottom part of the trap-that which
retains the game after trapping
should be made OF hardwood or
should be lined with roofing iron or
tin.
The bait should be suspended with
a small wire and should hang within
two or three inches of the floor, or
falling doors.
II the trap Is neatly made and 1T
ted out--so that all parts work
well, there is not the least possible
doubt as to the game it will cap
ture tbesides the rats one wishes TO
exterminate), such as rabbits, squir-
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
GARDEN dno
KAPrT NOTES

Weeds along the fence are fine har-
bors for insects.
Long. straight garden rows make
cultivation easier.
Asparagus should not be cut the
first season at all.
Poultry droppngs make fine fcrtil-
izer for the onion bed.
A plant of rhubarb once we'll cstab-
lished Ia good indefinitely.
The market price of commercial
feeds Is no indication of their real
value.
Clean all home-gr seed and
grade. so only the largest seed can be
used
Rhubarb or pieplant is one OF the
perennials that should be In every
garden.
Any time In the year Is the right
time to begin planning for an aspara-
gus plot.
Lettuce and cabbage plants in the
cold-frames must be given air every
mild day.
Sweet corn is n very profitable crop.
One reason for this Is because it is so
easily handled.
The silo is now n necessity. and for
you TO compete with the man who has
one you must have one, too.
II Is always best to order the vege-
table seeds early to insure prompt de-
livery and to get such variety as are
wanted.
Fall blowing usually produces bet
ter corn crop than spring plowing. the
ground being mellowed by the frost
and rain.
Every grain dealer. banker and busi-
ness man should get busy and use ev-
cry means possible TO induce farmers
to test every ear Of their seed corn.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
PREPARATION OF CELERY BED
Plant Does Best in Moist, Mueky Soil
and in Situations Where Water
Supply Is Abundant.

Sow celery in March or beginning
OF April in rows in fine. rich soil. and.
II dry enough. press the soil firmly
with roller or the back OF the spade.
Keep the seed bed well waterod, as
celery terminates very slowly, Trans
plant from June 10 August.
Celery does best in a moist. mucky
soil. and in situations where plenty
Of water is abundant in tho soil. 1t
can be planted in single or double
rows, carthing up rs II grows two or
three times. and in doing this, care
should be taken not TO let the earth
get into the heart OF the plant.
When severe Geld weather comes,
take up and transplant solidly in n
bed close together. and cover gradu-
ally with leaves. hay or straw, as nee
essary TO prevent freezing.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
SUCH A POOR INHERITANCE
Tears Of a Rival Attorney Were Ex.
planned, Not in Too Friendly
Fashion.

Al the trial OF Horne TOoke. Lord
Eldon, speaking of his own reputa-
ton. said
1T Is the little inheritance ! have
to leave my children. and. by Gods
help. will leave Il uuimpaired
Here h shed Gears. and 10 tho rs.
constituent OF those present, Milford.
The attorney general. began TO weep.
Just look ut Milford" said by
stanGor 20 Horne Tookc. what on
earth IS he crying for?"
TCokc replied:
He IS crying 20 think what a small
inheritance Eldou'S children are ike
TO get"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
Natural Avoidance.

Mayor GayEoT Of New York was de-
Tending his anti.sufrage views:
Woman has her place and man has
his" lie said, and when I think Of
The confusion that would come from
interminElirg their places, | am re-
minded OF an auecdote about Lady
Holland Lady Holland once said 10
Lord John Russell: Why hasn'; Lord
Holland got q post in the cabinets?
Well. II You mus: know, Lord John
answered, II IS because nobody wouE
work in 4 cabinet with n man whose
wife opens all his letters"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
selated Information.

Albert Morris Bagley was being con.
graduated ut the WaldorfAstoria In
New York on the success Of his "mu.
steal mornings"
Il inpute my success" he said. ito
the fact that engage no talent that
don't know thoroughly. In entertain
mcnt. rs in matrimony, knowledge Is
most important"
Then MIR Baghy smiled and said:
Two ladies were talking the other
day about the Chinese revolution. The
younger lady said:
Isn't II dreadful in China? a
woman doesn't know her husband till
she marrics him
The other lady. 4 Divorce. answer
ed bitterly
II didn't know my husband till |
married him. either. st. Louis
Globe Democrat
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

! 10 this investigation, corn
BEGINS simultaneously.
y rtiug is first observed on
] hou' February IL of nor
y the first planting taking
Southern Florida and Texas
fLly5 later corn planting
tgd In northern Florida,
l.ouisiana and central Texas,
4ay - the movement had
y as far north as southern
Be- Hampshire and Vermont,
ew York, northern Wiscon-
"a sofa and North Dakota.
Nc in the lines of the chart
nifcant feature. They indi-
rcsult OF influences excrted
hitting by topography, soil
rainfall and latitude
= one set OF influences pre-
Rtimes another. Again. sew
D. I'd Influences may be coun-
ID, rs IL were. by one con-
Dilucuco. For instance, the
Western Kansas and Nebras.
lightly nOrthward, instead
n southwark. as would De
n view OF their greater al
b. COunterbalancing inilu-
is case is believed TO be the
OF the soil which, In the
lion Of these states, is
therefore readily dries out
warns up in spring. The
NJ 81 tho Great Lakes Is
the sinuous line bearing
/, pcraturc at which corn
us il actual practice has
IA ore been established, but
= q ombled in the study Of
u is believed 20 be ap-
oo degrees Fahrenheit,
Eortain localities. where the
normal temperature does
j." rs 81 degrees FahreL.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
= Poor Suesser,

Wcdmore-Bcforc married. learn.
d To live on half my income.
inglcton-And found that il was
wise step, ch?
Wcdmore-Ycs. only n half was the
wrong proportlon--l should have made
IL an eighth.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

rels. opossums. raccoons. muskrats, In
fact all animals that will eat of pre-
pared bait.
In setting the trap, choose n place
on n hillside, in n gully, or n small
hollow so the entrance may be placed
on n level with the earth, and tho
animals will have no trouble in CT
tering
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
Evidence,

What makes you think our great
public men don't work as hard as
they used to-
by the photographs replied
Farmer Corntosscl When was q
young Teller the big men in politics
didn't take near as much time to git
shaved and have their hair cut"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
llCNkL FOR LETTERS
need 10 Notiiy Occupants of
y When Rural Carrier
Ias Deposited Mail.

rachcd 10 the mail box will
tupants of the house know
Barrier has left mail.
leys and 4 continuous rope,
|is fastened the flag. are
nged. Fastcn n weight 10
the right distance and put
\ top of the box-lid TO keep
slipping OF the front.
vi Of the box Is raised the
p off and up goes the flag.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

ARDEN
FOR PLANTING CORN
Of Investigations by Govern
Extending Over Period OF
More Than Two Years.
LANES II CONERTl

5 JAMES Il CoVERTJ
b lotions by the government
b over a period of more than
y rclative to the dates Of SOW
harvesting the principal crops
buutrics, are of unusual value
ercsI
Illustration given shows those
|of the United States wherein,
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-Feels
Finc-Acts Quickly. Try IL for Red, Weak,
watery Eyes aud Granulated Eyelids. Illus.
tratcd Book in each Package. Murine IL
compounded ny our OcrliSts- not n patent Med
icinc"- but used In successful Physicians Prac-
tice for many years. Now dedicated la the Pub
lie and sold by Druggists NJ 2c and t0c per Bottle
Murine Eye Salye IN Ascptic Tubes, &c and Soc
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

Out Of Date.

Every time he opens his mouth he
puts his foot in il"
That's a great pity Contortionists
are no longer in demand as vaudeville
attractions
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
. forage Plants.


Important reasons. the clo-
long the most valuable Of
First the manurIal cost
oduction is exceptionally
y, they are richer in pro-
ost Of the forage crops;
han the grasses. Third,
the soil in nitrogen as
oil il. so that the follow.
= almost Invariably good.
permanent mowings they
enrich the soil In nitro
grasses as well as the
vigorous growth.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

The Paxton Toilet Co. of Boston.
Mass. will send large trial box OF
Paxtinc Antiseptic. delightful cleans
ing and germicidal toilet preparation,
10 any woman, free, upon request.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

Bessic-Yes. he claimed his wife
pinched him severely whenever she
asked him for money
Bert-Well. he needn't fat;er him.
self that he is the only man who has
been pinched for money.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
Use ALIENS Eoot-Ease

The antscptic powder TO be shaken into
the shoes for tired, tender, smartine, ach.
ing, swollen feet. II makes your. feet feel
easy and makes walking Delight. Sold
everywhere, &c. For free trial package,
address Alien ;. Olmstcd, lie Roy, y. u.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
Fairy Story.

They married and lived happily
ever after"
You forget that you are talking
about two people on the stage"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
A Hint From Shakespeare.

Why do you call your dog Ham
LETT"
cant you see why? He's n Great
Dane"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

Cheerfulness keeps up kind OF sun.
shine in the soul. and fills II with n
steady and perpetual serenity.-Ad-
olson.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
a Bad Beoinnino.

Whenever Jiggers starts TO tell
he prcfaces his remarks by
laying, Believe me.
That's why never DO"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

FARMS FOR RENT OR SALE ON CROP
| payments. ]. MUI.HAI.L. Sioux City, Ia
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

The longing OF the moment always
seems the great essential. We are
apt 10 forget the long eternity OF re-
crst-Corylii
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

Occasionally We meet n man whose
train OF thought reminds US OF row
OF fat cars.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
An Alarnllet.

"Jibwock IS a very disquic'irg ind.
vidual"
Indeed he IS. Iibwoch seems %
have been born with no other purpose
I'm life than TO yell Fire"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

The Remedy that rcvolutionizcs and re
generates the victim of constipation II
Garfield Tea, a herb combination.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

Mrs. wmsiow's Soothing Syrup for childreu
tcething, softens the gums, reduces inaamms
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. sc a bottle
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

will hold the weight from
the box when he takes
and leaves no mail. This
p will save many a long
weather, II the box is 10.
perable distance from the
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

Perhaps rolling stone gathers no
moss because Il isn't on the level.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

When a man does things he hasn't
much time to talk about them.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

Many a girl repents at leisure be-
cause she didn't marry In haste.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

Garfield Tea. taken regularly. w.l correct
both liver and I.llucy disorders
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

acted very freely but
seCretiCns were re-
tarded and scaldel in
pg ssase. | was weak
and much run down.
After taking 9TH
er remedies without
benefit, ! began using
Doau's kidney Pills
and was completely
cured. / was going
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

It isn't G.hicult FOR 4 wau 20 see hi
affinity IN 4 woman Nl.h an obese
uark account
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE."
,rha, ia LAXATIVE RRUNO OulNINE. Look for
the signature of R W. GROVE usrd tho World
over "a Cure Cold in one Day. 2oo
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
rrnnorfnrt 20 rs1others

Examine CIrNtully every DOttle or
CASTORIA. a safe and sure remedy for
infants ana children, and SEQ that it
rcars the ~ </cz--=~'
signature OF GZGIzTZzzz<G!
In Use FOR Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletchcr's Castoria
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
MRS. MARY /. REMINGTON.
A Resident Of Cilroy, Cal.

Cured OF Serious Case AZ Cr!t!-
cal Period.
Il suffered so severely from pain
and soreness over my kidneys, saws
Mrs. Remington, that & was task
for me to turn in bed. Ny kidneys
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

An ccullst can do nothing Tor a man
who Is blind 10 his own interests
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15
SHELDON SMITH.
Prop. Arlington House, Woodland, Cal.

Cured Of Serious Case and Feels Like
Boy, Despite His 76 Years.
Three years ago was almost
helpless" said Mr.. Smith, kidney Sc
cretions sca!ded terribly and obliged
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

through the critical period Of WON
ans life at the time and after using
Doan's Kidney Pills there was a mir
aculous change for the better in ny
health"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

me 10 arse Tel
20 twelve times
night. Ny left llml
became SO stiff an,
sore | could hardl,
walk - just hobble.
around with a cane.
Il had almost ever
complaint that dis
casei kidneys Pre-
dlcc and Doar's III,
ney Pills cured theI
of IS | feel like a DO.
4 go ~.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-03-15

Color more goods brighter and faster coiors than
SZs any garment without ripping apart Mris.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-02-10
Fertilize the Garden.

nON'T make the mistake of suppos-
~ ing that your garden is sorich that
it does not need any commercial fer
tilizer, Stable manure is the most i'm
portant fertilizer for garden, but it
does not contain enough potash and
phosphoric acid for the plants. Your
garden may be rich enough in nitro
gen, which goes to produce stalk and
leaves, but there are very few soils
that contain enough phosphoric acid
and potash without adding it in the
form of commercial fertilizers. So
make your plans to give the garden
heavy application of potash and
phosphoric acid even if the soil is
called very rich.
l.. A. NIVEN.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-02-10
February's Message.


once but many times) and plants his
oats and early potatoes.
Gardeners are likely to be overly
optimistic at the time spring is send
ing forth her first heralds. l never
see an early flower, nor hear blue
birds note but that l must begin to
garden" l know the sweet peas are
anxious to be transformed into tiny
vinelets that by and by will give me
an abundance of bloom, but l often
venture too far on more deli
cate seedlings. AS for my vegetable
garden-well, one Southern winter
gave us an almost spring-like jan
uary and February; we planted al
most the entire vegetable garden.
March being ''yeritable lion," we
experienced some loves labor lost"
but our loss was overbalanced by our
gain, for we enjoyed fine mustard,
radishes, onions, lettuce and English
peas at the time we had planted these
seeds the previous year.
Occasionally, we have a hard Win
ter in the South and February is
quite rigorous. But even then Feb
ruary will make up this loss to you
in the charming entertainment her
leaf on the calendar provides.
St. Valentines day comes with it's
fun for the young and its sweet story
Of the dear old father who expressed
his love for those around him in gifts
of flowers from his beautiful garden,
which grew apace under the magic of
love. He could not preach like
Father Pedro-he could not sing like
Father Anselm, he could not heal
disease like Father August, nor could
he do any great thing; yet a voice
said to him, Valentine, do the little
things and God will bless thee" In
obedience he gave his flowers to the
laughing child, the happy bride, the
sweet-faced mother. The aged for
got part of their burden of years in
the sweet message of loving remem-
brance the flowers brought When
death visited his people, he taught
the lesson of the resurrection by COW
ering the mound with Goods sweet,
silent, earthly messengers"
We have this sweet story to tell
to our children and thus teach them
the lesson of the loving service con-
tanned in little acts of kindness.
While remembering the young, we
should, like st. Valentine, not forget
our aged. There are many little
gifts and messages that would cause
the dear old father or mother to
weep for joy" to know they were
remembered. The SHOWS of many
winters are heavy on their heads,
their eyes are dim. Soon their falt-
ering steps will cease. Let us re-
member them.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-02-10

George" she asked. eff we were both
young and single again. would you want
me to be your wife?''
NOW my DEAR he absent-mindedly
replied. what's the use trying to start
a quarrel Just as we have settled down
to eninY a quiet eVening2ss
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-02-10
She Didn't.

Nervous Old Lady: Constable. is ii dam
track?"
Policeman Murphy: INC, num- not wild
out We put yer other fut on the overhead
woire."-Ex.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-02-10
THE PRoGREssrvp

SPECIAL SELECTED pos
And Other Plants, aS
Write for our cataIog.
.oo ABERDEEN FLORAL. Conn.
Aberdeen
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-02-10
EGG-BRED REDS

EGG-BRED REDS
572 eggs from eight pullets during Novem.
ber December and January 19ll-l9lS. Oll
eggs was last seasons record.)
Eggs from select matings of these heavy
winter layers. $500 per sitting Oh 10
Eggs from utility flock, on free range
with six high grade cockerels, !
S1.OO per sitting OF 10
r. III. WASHINGTON, Handsboro, MISS
Box X.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-02-10

We make a speciality of furnishlhs I'd
and breeding hogs at reasonable prices 81
bone with quality will be found X q u
herd. Write for illustrated panph osaa
prices. j. 4. SPARKS, Hunter -
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette., 1912-02-10
POLAND CHINAS

One 13 months old big bone boar; PR
$25. Show bred and open .gltts . and ana
months old. Show boars, all reglsteieu
j. r. WEST, Shannon, MISS
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
HE WAS SOMEWHAT PEEvED
Attendant at spirituaiistic Seance Con-
sIdered Himself Agorieved
and Said So.

Charles NJ. Cross of Indianapolis
thinks variety adds spice to life. SO he
went to spirituallstic service.
1t was lively affair with sepulchral
voices sounding through trumpets.
tambourines playing mysteriously in
mid air, and cold, clammy hands Of
partially materialized men and women
making free in the dusky room with
those who were In the flesh. In the
midst OF 1t something dealt Mr.. Cross
vicious whack on the nose and he
called for lights in tone not to be
disobeyed With the light the circle
as disclosed was all natural and hui
man again. The most human member
Of 1t was Mr.. Cross, with bloody
nose. spelling for fight and all the
"madder" because he did not know
whom 10 fight.
Who did that?" he demanded Of
the medium.
The medium said the gay spirit was
that of st. Peter.
But even this explanation did not
satisfy Mr.. Cross.
We'll, all | ask OF St. Peter" he
said, rs to materialize for just one
minute and II don't make a vacancy
for new gatekeeper | won't ask to
get n."-Indianapolis News.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-02-15
BATTLESHiP MAINE is AFLoAT.
Wreck Rises When Water Is Turned
Into Cofferdam.

Into CoHerdam.
Havana. The wreck of the bat
tleship Maine, whose sinking here
on February Is, 1898, led to the war
with Spain, Is afioat again. The old
hulk, made water tight and surround,
ed. by cofferdam, is resting within
the dams retaining walls Just clear
of the muddy harbor bottom, and about
fourteen feet below low tide level.
1t is the intention to admit the wa.
ter more rapidly, so that the wreck
will be raised to the harbor level, leav-
ing nothing more to be done except to
break the dam and float out the ship.
AS the water slowly rose until IL
covered the whole floor Of the Golfer
dam, mooring lines were run out fore
and aft on both sides to hold the ship
fast and prevent the possibility of it's
being blown against the sides of the
dam
Many hundreds OF visitors thronged
the dam, watching the relocating of
the Maine. None Of them was admit
ted aboard the ship, however, for fear
of accident.
Major Ferguson, who has had
charge OF the work, has received
many congratulations on his success.
The ship will remain secure within
the dam until orders are received
from Washington to float 1t out, which
can be done within a fortnight