PERIODICAL DEPARTMENT ^3:9 Accession £626.1 B?4 142843 NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THE LIBRARY FORM NO. 37 2M-2-20 PERIODICAL PEPAKTMEffB Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from California State Library Califa/LSTA Grant http://archive.org/details/breedersportsma491906sanf VL-VI11. Xbl^r ^ 14784; SAX FRANCISCO, JULY 7 Subscription $3.00 a Y"ear THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman i Established 1882 I F. W KELLEY. Prop • ithority of r •L.DEK GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISO I P. O. DRAWER 447. tter at Sun Fj x Months $1.75; Three Months Ji STRICTLY IN ADVANCE ■ should be -ti Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley. P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- irnia. tions must be accompanied by the writer's name jsarily for publication, but good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. Grand Circuit. July 30 — A ■"■ August ille ' lence Vugust 27 — September 1 •rd - September 3-7 ise September 11-14 ibua September 17-21 i ftneinnati September B4-flfl California. Ana Tuly 4-7 San Bi rnardino July 1114 Los Angeles Fuly 18-2] Breeders' Meeting I August 15-18 Sacramento (State Fair) ... .August 25 — September 1 North Pacific Circuit. Balem, Or September 10-15 North Yakima, Wash September 17-2-2 *, Wash Septembei Walla Walla, Wash October 1-6 Lewietoa, Idaho October 8-13 Montana Circuit. August 21 — September 4 gut >n September 10-14 nan September 17-22 til* i 84-38 Pair, Helena O tober !-*'> La October 8-12 TWO WEEKS RACING, with a long list of purses to close September 1st, are advertised by the Spo- kane Inter-State Fair for its big meeting opening September 24th and closing October 6th. At this meeting $35,000 in purses and prizes will be dis- tributed. This fair and race meeting is one of the best held this side the Mississippi River, and at- thousands of people every year. The asso- ciation is offering many new a 'tractions for this fair and as the early closing stakes rilled with long entry lists, there will be some of the best racing seen in that section in years. All horsemen who race in the northwest should enter at the Spokane meeting. See the advertisement. The Woodland track is getting livelier every day. Trainers are moving their strings there to get the hones ready for the Breeders' meeting, and fast work- outs are of daily occurrence. THERE is TALK of building a half -mile track at {field, whifh will ; ■■: line. There has rable trouble iu making the old mile track nd the expense of keeping it tip [n the warm climate of Bakers- • an important and ex- e item in the summer, - rapid and one team and driver has to be constantly employed tn keep the dust down and make the footmg go many of the horse own. trainers there have Come to the opinion that a half- mile track will be better for all. Their reasoning is good. One of the principal reasons why there is so much interest in harness horse affairs in the Eastern and Middle west States is because there are good half- mile training tracks in nearly every county. A half- mile track seems to be good enougl Beano's of very valuable ad pacers their training on in other - we do not see why a track of this sort should not :■■ . lugh for California Dan Patch, the champion of the world, has started every BeaSOn foi I i '-'-mile tracks ■ ■ " as also been able to' reduce Xh- mile tracks every season as well. A big majority of the driving clubs and rac _ iations in California cannot afford the i up s mile track, bur could maintain the smaller oval. In such cases half-mile tracks should be constructed. A good track one half-mile in circumi greatly to be pre- ferred to one a full mile in length that is not kept 1 condition. For the benefit of several renders in the request that we again i the directions for building a half-mile track, we l the following: To Lay Out a Half-Mile Track. For a half-mile track draw two parallel lines 600 feet long and 452 feet and 5 inches apart. Half way between the extreme ends of the two parallel lines und the stake long enough to reach to : then make a true curve with the wire, putting down a stake as often as a fence post is needed. When this operation is finished at both ends of the 000-foot parlalel lines the track is laid out. The inside fence will rest exactly on the line of the above driven stakes. The turns should be thrown up an inch or an inch and an eighth foot. The stretches may be anywhere from forty-five lixtv feet wide. the niitative), the numb< - - in training spring and Bummer would be three or four times the number now trained. FRED \Y. LOEBER, formerly a resident of Napa county, in this State, during which time he was an active and energetic member of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association and the Napa Agricultural Society, died m Baltimore. Maryland, .-th, having made that place his home for se.erai years past. Mr. Loeber came to California while quite a young man, and became greatly in- terested in horse breeding. He established the Vineland Stock Farm, and owned at different times the stallions Whippleton, Alcona and Grandissimo, besides a laige number of brood mares Mr. Loeber left California* on the death of his father about ten years ago for his old home in Baltimore, where he succeeded to the business conducted in thai by his parent. The news of his death was not sur- prising as he was known to be an invalid, but he left many friends here who will regret to hear that his life is ended. He was about fifty years of age and leaves a family. THE NUMBER OF FAST TROTTERS is increasing so fast thai 2:30 is no longer looked upon as fast trot- ting. The fact that twenty-five trotters have named in the 2:08 trot at the Lexington meetii E that twenty of them have records below 2:10 shows something of the progress made in >pmeut. of fast trotting horses. At thi or ten yean ago, there were only thirty-seven all told that had beaten 2:10 and now we have more than half that number named in one race, while the total num- ber of trotters that have records below 2:10 has in- creased 229. ' De world do move" and so does the American trotter. THE oFFK E of the Breeder i: Sportsman is now located at 616 Golden Gs from Van Ness Avenue, where we shall be pi to see our friends, and patrons at all times. THE STATE FAIR PROGRAMME of 1 is being arranged and will probably be ready for publi- cation next week. Good purses will be offered for all and pacers. An effort is being made to have ton and live stock exl plete AN" AGREEABLE SURPRISE is the list of entries received by the Breeders' Association for its Wood- land meeting. Owing to the fact that so many- were shipped out of the State during May and June by owners who intend to race them in Colorado, Mon- tana and Eastern points, there was some fear that the $1,500 stakes might not fill, but they have received the usual large number of entries and it is now very evident that had there been a good circuit of meetings arranged for this season in California the programmes would have all been filled with large lists. California is one of the principal trotting horse breeding States in the Union, in spite of the handicap of no district fairs or race meetings outside of a few each year in the larger cities. With a good circuit each year (which could be easily arranged were there some oneto take SHORT HORNS AT AUCTION. The Howard Cattle Company, whose splendid herd of Shorthorn cattle is lot otto Banehj Merced county, from whence has been sent many first prize winners to the show rings, will inaugurate this year an annual sale of Shorthorns. Forty I, oi register- ed young bulls and twenty t; heifers will be the first consignment. The H i of Geo. P. 1. veteran Shorthorn auel and breeder, have been s.-cured to conduct thi which is to be held on the farm, adjoining the town of Newman, CoJ. Those who want this grand breed and at their own i miss this sale. T H E 11 K E F. 1 ) E R A X D S P 0 R T S M A N ^^t**^**^*******-^*******^**)/^****^^******^^**^^*******^********1^^^1*1*^ NEWS AND NOTES >»♦<■ f f t* I IQttt'fl 1 1 1 It t< 1 1 I'M'* ■E*******»*ft**«^ft********ft*'*ft*ft ************ Los \ ogi les "i. etin , opens .1 aly I8th. .ill.-. 1 except two. The mi j . ing at Woodland will be a hum- The stakes filled well and all the best horses in train- . r there. Friday, the paeer entered by La Siesta Farm at the W Hand meeting in the 2:20 pace, was formerly Mr. Frank H. Burke's saddle horse. He is by Easter Wilkes, out of ;t mare by Norfolk and was bred by Mr. E. J. Molero. He paced a mile in 2:13% in his work. Carlokin 2:20$i, will be seen at the races again this year. As a three-year-old this son of McKinney made i showing, dividing second and third moneys With Marvin Wilkes in the Occident Stake, winning third money in the Stanford Stake and getting third money iu the Breeders' Futurity. He was not raced test year as a four-year-old, but has been in training tins spring and shown miles below 2:15 in his work. Carlokin is owned by Claude Jones of Modesto. Jack Curry worked Edwin S. 2:08, three heats be- ■ w 2:15 last week at Cleveland, the third being in :20 with the last half in 1:03%. Forrest W. trotted a mile in 2:15% for Curry the same day. and the Mc- Kinney eolt Sir John trotted a heat in 2:18. ' oronado 2:12%, by McKinney, is working well this fi ir AY. G. Durf ee, who is entering him in the sses in California to which he is eligible. He will of the starters in the 2:13 class trctt at Wood- 111 August. Four consignments of saddle horses have been sold This year by S. T. Harbison & Co. of Kentucky at the American Horse Exchange, New York. In these four sales a total of 123 horses was disposed of at an average price of $514. The trotter Nut Boy by Nutpine reduced his record from 2:15% to 2:11% at Rochester, N. Y., last week in the first heat of the 2:16 trot. This is the fastest mile in a race for a trotter this season and reduces the track record at Rochester. Nut Boy was driven by Lafferty. and while the accounts do not say so, t his is probably our ex-California trainer who has hosts of friends here who will read with pleasure of his success with Nut Bov. The East View Farm horses will start at Libertyville, .1 ..'., Monroe Salisbury having arrived there with Judge *,t-een 2:09, Consuela S. 2:07%, Aristo 2:08%, and thers of the Butler string. 1 y Mulkey has a stable of runners in Oregon and d them this w'eek over the Lakeview half-mile track. ' '. O. Stanton of San Jose returned from Arizona last week with twenty-seven head of horses he had purchased there for the California market. While in Arizona, Mr. Stanton sold two fine draft stallions for Singmaster & Sons of Keota, Iowa. A Cleveland Journal of last week says: The fast pacer, Roy del Valle, by Key Direct 2:10, an almost sure starter in the Chamber of Commerce Stake, looks good, acts good and is training sound. He has been a mile in 2:133,4 since he arrived. It is no trouble for •his fellow to step an eighth any time at a two-minute gait. The little black pacing stallion by Titus, dam Lady Waldstein, owned by Lee Mayberry of Los Angeles and trained by Walter Maben, is about the best green pacer in California at the present time, but he will not be raced this year in all probability. Last Saturday at Agr:cultural Park. Los Angeles, Maben drove this horse a mile out in 2:05*2, which is the fastest mile w\ have heard of any green pacer showing in June. His sire, Titus, is a full brother to Direct 2:05%, and is the sire of Stipulator 2:14&. At the big horse show held in Los Angeles in May, Zombro 2:11, was given first prize over eight other trotting bred stallions, all shown to halter. The prize was a fine oil painting, 16x20 inches, to be made of the winner, and we hope that it will do justice to Mr. Beckers3 great son of McKinney. The programme of the Spokane Inter-State Fair to be held September 24th to October 6th advertises a big programme of trotting and running events to .lose Sepetmber 1st. It will be found in our adver- tising columns. W. H. Williams of San Jose, who moved his horses to Hollister when the San Jose track was closed, will soon take them to Salinas, where Chas. Whitehead has the track in splendid condition to train harness horses. A new grandstand to cost $20,000 is being con- structed at the Helena, Montana, track and will be readv for the Montana State Fair, which opens there in October. 1 m Mr. Ed. R. Guerrado of Whittier, owner of the run- ner Tizen, is also the owner of Casey, the speediest paeer driven over the roads in that locality. Peter Saxe & Son have sold to W. V. Rice of Salt Lake City the fcay colt St. Julian Bill, foaled 1902, by Daly 2:15, dam by Alexander, second dam by Napa Rattler. This colt is four years old and a very promis- ing trotter. He was shipped to his^ new owner in the ear with Dan Mizner's string that were on their way to Montana. M. E. McMenry is with the runners at Buffalo, but is said to be anxious to get back with the trotters. Sonoma Girl, Mr. J. D. Springer's fast trotting mare, has gone lame again. This is indeed unfortunate, as she could trot a mile in 2:10 any time when right, and we believe worked a mile this year in 2:09H- It isn't every newspaper editor that can breed and raise a trotter and sell it for $2,500 before it is raced. Sam Elmore of the Daily Astorian of Astoria, Oregon, bred his mare Altamont Maid to Zombro and got a colt that he named Zomont. A short time ago Mr. Elmore, who was formerly a resident of this city and has many warm friends here, sold Zomont to a Los Angeles gentleman for the sum above mentioned. W. G. Durfee is working the colt. By the dropping of a type in the account of an auction sale held in the "East, the statement was pub- lished that a Zombro colt owned by Mr. Geo. Latti- mer of Buffalo, sold for $50. The price paid was $350. Lee Mayberry has sold the fast pacer Highball 2:uS1o, to some Denver parties. This horse is by Silkwood and will probably be used in the matinees of the Denver Driving Club, where it takes 2:10 speed to win these days. Mr. Mayberry 's mare Geraldine, by Zombro, that won second money in the Breeders' Futurity for three-year-olds in 1904, is trotting like a free-for-all candidate for Walter Maben and showed him a mile in 2:14 with the last half in 1:04 last week. Geraldine will not be raced this year, as Mr. Mayberry thinks she is good enough to take on the Grand Circuit next season. Had there been a circuit in California this year, however, she would have been entered in the larger purses, to which she is eligible. Princess of Monaco, the daughter of Nancy Hanks and imported Meddler, has a colt at her side by Bellini 2:13%. The Princess is owned at Hillanddale Farm along with her three-year-old by Peter The Great, her two-year-old by Bingen and her yearling by the great Bay state sire. It is thought that Ed Geers will start the green pac- ing mare, Ardella, by J. H. L. 2:08%, in the Chamber of Commerce Stake at Cleveland. He has driven her a mile in 2:08*4, and a half in 1:02%, which is fast enough to show that if she remains right, not more than one or two of the field that will start against her will be able to beat her. Homei Davenport will take his Arabian hi dran from Oregon to New Jersey soon. H. v. ably send him or some other Arabian stajlion t 1 fornia for the season of 1907. The records of some of the BHl gentlemen riders are amazing to Americans. Take- that of Captain Wenfcworth Hope-JohnBton, for ex- ample. He has ridden 3,109 races and won 362 of them. He fell 98 times, his horse refused to jump 2S times, and it is estimated that he has aped approximately 23,000 fences. To use a bit '•! Ameri- can slang which is beginning to gain inrreney there, "that is riding some." All the events advertised by the Los Angeles Har- ness Horse Association filled with the exception of the 2:12 trot and the three-year-old trot. The 3:00 mixed event received fourteen entries. The 2:18 and 2:30 class trots, and the 2:13 lass pace, all for purses of $1000 each, have been reopened by the Northern Montana Fair Association f u its Great Palls meeting in September. Entries I purses will close August 1st. Contralto, whose American record is 2:10, won the Grand Prize Milano at*Milan, Italy, Jim* 3i lefeat- iug Wainscot and Dulce Cor, both American ti and reducing his own and the Italian trotting record to 2:0934. Billy H., the trotting gelding owned by V. A. Clarke Jr., and which Red Gerrity will race on the Grand Circuit, was bred at Rancho del Paso. He is by- Knight and his dam is by Echo. He acts a trotter that can win a share of the money this John "Walker, who for several years has bei Geers' assistant trainer, is at Columbia, Tenn. where he has "Walter Direct 2:05%. Geers' sensal of last season and a number of green youngsterSj sired by either Walter Direct or The Spy, a e of Chimes that Mr. Geers took south a few years ago, which he is preparing for Mr. Geers' next s< stable. Walter Direct is apparently sound on the leg that bothered him last year and it is expected he will race again in 1907." The Walker atring - turned over to Mr. Geers next fall, anc 9 h as stand the test will be taken to Memphis t?> be prepart for a trip through the Grand Circuit. Back in 1867 at the first Grand Circuit ic Buffalo, Simon James of Hamilton, Ohio, won a greal with the gray trotter Melton. The gelding sold in the pools at the Buffalo track for $2 in $200, si: of course, the James family won a barrel of money. Mr. James is -still hale and hearty at SI years of ag€ and seldom misses a weekday that be does not drive ever to the racetrack with Almont Wilkes 2:19;:;} red by the late Gen. R. L. Howard of Buffalo. C. W. Williams, Galesburg, 111., has not a colt place by either Allerton or Expedition that ib year old, and is receiving daily inquiries as to the price at which he will sell weanlings. It certain1 to breed to the best stallion possible, as the diffi in the value of a colt at weaning time by a high- class sire and one of little reputation is several hun- dred dollars. A good mare mated with a great stal- lion means monev for the breeder. There were several fast workouts at the Alameda track last Sunday morning. Dennis Gannon worked the mare Lady Shamrock a mije in 2:13*4, and Worth. Ober sent the mare Flora G. a mile in just abt :+ the same notch. Both these pacers did their work in good style. Victor Verilhac sent Mayor Schmitz's mare Sister Patty a mile in 2:14% and she finished strong and with speed left. T. A. Wilson of Clare Point Stock Parm. near Ephrata, Pa., owns the stallion Directward 36,338 that has two crosses to old Dolly, one of the greatest brood mares that ever lived. Directward is by Direc- tor 2:17, son of Dictator and Dolly, while his dam is by Onward 2:25, son of Geo. Wilkes 2:22 and Dolly. Saddle Gall and Tumor Cored. Col. George W. Jordan, prominent horseman at Hawkinsville, Ga., writes: '•With QUINN'S OINT- MENT I made two tests, one of which removed a sadL- dle gall that I considered removable only by the knife. The other was an application to a small tumor two or three inches above the nostril of a favorite horse, and this also disappeared after a few applications. I consider the remedy invaluable." For curbs, splints, spavins, windpuffs and all bunches give QUINN'S OINTMENT a trial. Price, one dollar per. bottle, de- livered. Address W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N. "Y/., if you cannot obtain from druggist. THE BREEDER AND M A X AT WOODLAND'S FAST TRACK. MATINEE AT LOS ANGELES. DENVER RESULTS. ■ ■ ■ ' ■ ■ I i - - _ t D ■ _ _ _ ' ■ . - ' VCES AX EOCKLIN, 3 . ■ ■ ■ ''■■'' ... , - __ ■ ■ ■ : ■ , . ■ I ■ I :■■■• Q ft , . . ■ W i 1 1 I I ■ i I _ _ • . ;,. . j. vi ent i" RACING AT SAN LORENZO. ■ i ■ - . I, with - Mrs, ■ . Mrs. M \ ii. tv turf. u both the Austri; _ - _ \V. E _ W. |- . _" - ■ _ ■ A. I. _ _ ■ THE BREEDEK AND SPORTSMAN GOOD RACING ASSURED. J - ■ l - - ach. The [■heelers - ■ • ■ ss 2:1.1 - last ma i ne the best ■ - jr lip a gOOd 011*30 '11 • ■ J:"it, Top] - - - ■ . . 2 : 12 • or 5:vi!j hears : iu active training ; in other elassi - that failed s suggested of a good pm - for them at the Woodland meeting. Iu a sious .i Ethe $7. Breeders ' Futurity - ivting payments for which are not due until - i fore the jneeting. The folio I. •'. ir 'i filled: V. Verilhae names gr. m. Sister Pattie by Vas B. ' '. Van names blk. s. BTacl nrood by Bayw 5ervis na uies m j I >r. J. by Dr. I Kirklotui o 5, m. -My U ,- bj - way. ■ b. in. Myrtle M. b Dennis Gannon names b. ni. Lady Shamrock by I s. li. : i 5 ii. m. Suisun by 1 '- i Louis Stock names 3. g. Dan S. by Atb: Dr. Eae Fi i ami j m. Lillian by Sidmoor. - iSiesta Etanch nan s s. g. Frida - .' iTkes. I>. L. Bachant nam - . g. David St. - T . THE OCCIDENT STAKE. California Stake. J: 24 Class Trot. S1.500. . :.. a. Sa Idle Roi k '■•■■ Monroe - in. Vallejo Girl by McK '. \V. Petersen names b. g. R. W. P. by Lynw i by Zom'bro. - son names b. m. Alma by Dexter Pri a i Stock Farm names br. m. Little Louise '. E. Wright names br. g. Dredg by Jas. !. H. Punlap names b - Major i ■! IJy Chas. - ;. I. Orr names blk. - iro 1 Ug .. names eh. s. T. C. by rTutw !od . - itherland nam esch. f. Bernice by Owyhee. : rryman names br. s. Barney Barnardo by • names br. m. Dolly X. by ' antes b. m. Easti i Bell by Dii bl i. li. g. Princ Gay by . m. Lady Shamrock I.1}" i, Economizer by Chas. Dgrby. inc ii" s b 5 Sir John S. by Diabk). tby by Atbbi Byron Hotel Stakes. 2:13 Class Trot. $500. M Farrar names br. in. Bonita by Knight. S. i'. Walt. .u names b. s. Athashain by Athad Morgan name,- I., g. Queer Knight by Kuight. P. M. MeEvoy names br. s. Milbrae by Prince Aiiiie. raon names l'. m. Princess by Eugeneer. jht nam - ML. g. Oro Behuont by i >»o Woodland Stakes. 2:13 Class Trot. F. J. 3 br. _. Wild Bi I' by Wildnut. Stock Farm - eh. g. Pri Prii 3, i '. alto - 5, Athasham by Athadcfii. James Sutl br. s. Marvin Wilkes by Don Mai Montgomery Stock Farm names br. in. Little Louise by B lie. C. A. Arve - S '.by Noonday. Y\". G; ies br. s. Carlokin bv MeKinney. SALE -AT OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FABM. Forty head of carriage, work and road horses were sold by auction at the Oakwood Park Stock Farm, near Danville. Contra Costa county, last Saturday. The sale was conducted by Mr. Edward M. Humphrey, manager of the farm, and Louis Schaffer. the well known liveryman and auctioneer of Oakland, wielded the hammer. The horses sold were mostly by Major Ban. a thoroughbred sire, and out of Cleveland bay and trotting mares. A few by Chas. Derby and Owyhee were offered, but they were generally out of non-standard mares. The horses were not offered as a consignment from the farm's trotting stud. Good prices were received- throughout the sale, the average being close to $15 0 for the entire lot. The old chestnut mare Maggie McGregor was one of the animals sold, and as her days -of breeding are probably past, she only attracted a bid of $20. The old mare was foaled in 1S79 and is by Robert McGregor. She is the dam of Algregor 2:11. W. W. Foote 2:15%', Tyana 2:16%, and Madcap 2:28%. She was stinted to Chas. Derby this year. The highest price paid during the afternoon was ;514n for a fine looking_large brown mare. Un- hands high, by Major Ban. dam by Candidate. Her lull sister brought $177.50. They had been worked together and made a very fair team. Tie ' ' in -'" ' San Francisco papers, the only announcement being made through the Contra Costa county papers, consequently but few people filom San Francisco were present. The farmers and horsemen residing in Contra Costa county turned out in large numbers however, and were lively bidders. o THE RUNABOUT HORSE. Pacific Slope Stakes, 2:20 Class Pace, 81,500. •". Whitehad names 1.. m. Louisa A. by Boodle. i imes — ni. Ro3ie O'Moore by Sid- as I -nib, 1 a runabout horse as "a nag with a good head, a bit of size, a bit of action all around, and a bit of speed." This about takes the matter in as well as may i.e. but it should be added that in this connection a "good head" means a "level head." A runabout horse must have plenty of sense — a quality iu which, be it said, the average horse is singularly deficient. A led of good runabout horses have b, en butchered by men trying to make real road- sters of them. A roadster heeds a lot of speed, a run- about horse 'Iocs not. The- latter is a sort of a cross between a business horse and a pleasure horse. He must lie able to jog along between stops and he must have sense enough to stand quietly when hitched. He is a valuable kind of a beast, the runabout horse and the fewer tricks he lias about him the better. No frills are required. There is good money in breeding such horses and there is better in breaking them prop- erly. A well broken runabout horse should be so tear- less that he will go straight ahead with an automobile going by him, an automobile meeting him and an elevated train thundering over his head. This is try- ing him pretty high, but it is a situation he is bound to meet and he must be level enough in the head to behave himself in such a situation. — Breeders' Gazette. In the classic Occident stake of 1906, which is r be trotted on Saturday, August 25th, this year, ther are a baker's dozen three-year-old trotters still eli in start for this the richest three-year-old stake on the. Pacific Coast. Twelve out of this thirteen are colts, the "illy filly among them being Alex Bl bay filly Bed Blossom by Nusbagak. The colts are Mrs. s. V. Barstow's br. c. Nearest MeKinney by M - Kinney, Russell Gray's b. c. Walter G. by Nut Wilkes, Ray Dittus' b.'c. Our Be^lls by Moubells, M. ii. Gills' be. e. Kinney 14. by Kinney Lou, W. i '. Mc- Cully's blk c. General Toms by Neernut, William lb i gan 's li, , • i M,;,. Smith 's i h. Prof, lb-aid by -\inv. 1 Wilkes, L. II. Todhui b. c. Gerald G. by Zom'bro, Geo. T. Becker's br. c. silver Hunter by Zombro, Vendome St.:.-!; F.-irm's Alt-. Kinney by MeKinney, Geo. L. Warier 's blk. ford MeKinney by MeKinney, Sad Sutherland & bourne's b. C. Sam 14. by Stain B. The fastest mile ever trotted in the Occid»n1 SI was made last year by that fas! son of Nil "Wilkes, Mr. -I. 14. Iverson's "North Star. He beaten the first heat of the race by ess ] 2:2m. and the next two by Bellemont in 2:17 2:18%. North Star then settled down and won fourth, fifth and sixth heals handily i i 2:15 '■<, 2:17% and 2:18%, a remarkable performance ' for a year-eld. on a track that was fully three se i Six days later he won the Stanford - heats after dropping tic: first to Athasham i the Nutwood Wilkes gelding also setting the i cord for this stake by trotting the second heat iu 2. I the next two iu 2: Id and 2:17. Two weeks prior to the State Fair he had won the Pacific Bri Futurity at Santa Rosa in straight heats, setting the record of that rich stake at 2:13% the first equalling this time in the second and trotting tie- third iu 2:16. North Star thus holds the rectfrd for all three of California's principal three-year-old ting events. Iu 1904 Almadcn. Mrs. C. A. Durfce's colt by Direct, dam Rose MeKinney won the Occident, which was a seven-heat race that year. The fastcs- of the rare was tic- first, won by Marvin Wilkes, of Don Marvin, in 2:1s. Carlokin won the - heat in 2:21^ and the time got slower f the seventh, which was iu 2:28. Almaden dii have to equal his two-year-old record of 2:22% t" win. ( In 1903 tin- James Madison mare Tuna w: - winner of the Occident, getting the first heat ill 2:18%, the fastest of the race. Swift 1:. ly Stam 14. won the second lent and secoud money. Tana's record is now 2:0S% and Swift B. has trotted mark of 2:12%. Both made their records on thi Circuit and will be raced there again this year. The winner of tie- Occident Stake of 1902 was Alex Brown's handsome big bay gelding Iristo ly- Nush- agak. Aristo won in straight heats ill 2:2 and 2:17%. The little IJcICinncy geld g, took second money that year. Aristo was aft- sold for $10,000 and taken East where he trotted to a record of 2:08% and was a good winner. Aristo also won the Stanford Stake of 1902. In 19111 the Occident Stake was won by Italia, a daughter of Zombro. Italia s race was a one. two, three affair and her heats were in 2:25, 2:23% 2:27%. Commander Muckle by McKinni oud money. Italia was sold East at a took a trotting record of 2:14% and thi been shifted to the pace, at which gait she is show- ing wonderful speed. Ill 1900 three McKinnoys were among the four starters for the stake, and they were awarded all the money. Eula Mac won first money. Tom Smith sec- ond and The Raman third. The filly wou the fastest heat of the race in 2:17%, which is still her record. Tom Smith has reduced his mark since to 2:13%, wdiile The Roman now has a record of 2:09%.. From the above recapitulation of the results in the Occident during the past five years it will be See l that the stake is often won in slower time than 2:20, but that unless a colt can show faster than that In cannot be said to have anything like a mortgage on first money. A company known as the Idle Hour Stock Farm Company, recently organized, has bought the R. H. Plant Estate, known as the Idle Hour Stock Farm. Macon. Ga.. and are going to make extensive im- provements on the buildings, etc. It is their inten- tion to make this a great wintering place for the trainer. Fifty thousand dollars wall be spent in mak- ing the improvements, and everything will be in run- nine* order bv the first of October. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN LOS ANGELES ENTRIES. NEWS OF THE ZOMBROS.' Wednesday, July 18; 2:12 Pace — $500. Ce [. B. Sweeney, Hanford, Cal. t; Geo. \. Pounder, Los Angeles, Cal. ir. g.. Thoa. Hughi I of ingeles, i !al. itte, b. g., Fred Panning, Sac Diego, ' 'al, Ti-ee-Minute Mixed— $400. blk. g., R. G. Doyle, Los A Cat V g., W. i . Brain, Los Angi les, Cal. Tb , 5. in.. Alex Wilson, Rivi rside, ' al. t . br. in.. C. A. Canfield, Los A Cal. i.. E. T. Parker, J' -, t s., Thos. Delaner. South Pasadena, . -.. I.. E. McLi Uao, Los A Cal. . ■• . < lias Saddli r, Los Angeli -. ' !al. .. gr. in., H. Carson Gilbi i CI b. g.. Dr. Wi i ... L. XI. Appli by, Los \ ngeli -. ' al. r, p., b. in.. G. W. Dickson, Los s - '_..]. \\ Snou den, I.,-- \ Cal. . I ii Oal. 2:19 Pace— $500. :b. m., Geo •. Los An- geles, . H, X. II, n. I. i son, Los \ ag les, Cal. I- .. Dr. Vim. Dodge, I os Angeles, Cal. Jacob Brolliar, Visalia, Cal. -.. B. O. Van Bokkelin, Los A Cal. i ', ■ ■ ,' edley, Cal. • Mi right, br. >.. Ezra E. Tildei Aug Thursday, July 19. 2:25 ? 3— 3- Year-Olds aud Under— $400. atz, Walla Walla, . v, . j At i %., I . Manny, Hauford, ' al. Miss , . t:, Ezra E. Tilden, Los Angeles, F.-ee-for-All 2:30 Trot— S800. :i.. Walter Maben, Los Angeles, Cal. i M i. ,, • i,.- ing les, i al. ■i >urfee, Los Al . Cal. Era, b. m., Win. Morgai Cal. Lit! in. I:. < >. Van. Bokkelin, Los An- geles, 7 -;. July 20; 2:19 Trot— $500. - . b. in.. .Mrs. L. .1. Hastings, Los _ \ - - - i Walton, Fresno, i 'al. :., blk. in.. H. X. Benderson, Los A Cal.' - W. G. Durfee, Los Angeles, ' al. B — . .. in.. John ' In en, ' al. r. Geo. W. Pord, Santa Ana, Cal. P > - . E. E. Tilden, Los Angeles, • al. Ladies' Running Race — $225. 2:50 M.sed — Purse $400. Entries Close Monday, July 16. this class of bora ;it present. Sat rday, July 21; 2:15 Trot— $500. -mont, b. m.. W. G. Durfee, I Cal. b. g.. Win. Moi gan, ' 'al. La i ':. in., .'"(in Green, Pleasanton, Cal. F. i l:i ] v- ' 'orona. Cal. 2:25 Pace— $800. . D. Springer, Los Angeles, I ■ - j lis Stoi , 1 ':■• sno, ' 'al. o. A. Poundi r, Los An l„ H. X". Henderson, Los Angeles, Cal. I.. jrin, b. g., Dr. Wm. Dodge, Los Angelef jii _: . i . . i . .1,'!., II in. i ioi '• ngeli s, ' al -,. B, 1 1. Van Bokkelin, Los 1 n .. W: R. Wvnii. Los Angeles, i !al. • Km . i 8 i a, Los Angi Ii -. I lal. M ii . s., Ezra E. Tilden, Los 2:09 Pace— $500. S. i . v Fresno, CaJ. ■ A. Pounder, Los Angeles, Cal. V. me Ma . br. «... Thos. Hughes, Los i Cal. b. s:.. r A. Chanslor, Los Angeles, Cat f. r. m.. J. A. Fairchild, ■>.. Fred Fanning, . . ' ■!• '■•'"■ T. Bei , of the stallion Zorabro 2:11, writes us that his old mare Whisper, the da Zorabro, which was 25 ■■ a: old lasl ilareh, Eo nice large, hands ■ l.i . the 20th of June. The colt ha both hind ankles white and a haped stai , lrTOW white strip in face. Thi HcKenna 2:17%, son of McKinney and Etta Wilkes 2:19%. The best green trotter in Los Angi I I to be 7- I I" Zombro. He is oul an Alt: it mar.- ami rot in 2: 1- i i :. r< cord 2:2 ' ' ■_. as a ii i.l.l an. I 2:1551 as a three-year-old, as Zomont. Both are in Will I i .l.i 2:12%, is als,, working and will I"- a g,,,..l horse in liis class. Frank Williams, who lias Mr. William M has two good trotters in Queer Knight 2:14V., that worked a mil,, in 2:13 last •Thins, lav. and the green trotting mar.- Era by Zombro that won a ii 2:22. Th I. 'J: 16 last yeai and a h: u in i :06! ,. Ezra ... |v |,y o which paced a half in 1 :10V-i on last week, and a pacing filly by Zombro oul Altaraot - old and - 1 him a mill eek in _: 16. She has -- tin- first half on the Los Angeles track in 1:05% and in 1:04%. Tilden also has Gerald G., a . trotti i. that has work, ii 2:23. Mr. i that ^re stepping in suit him, Helen Dare, trial last yi i:l".. Zombowyette 2:16%, and Silver Hunter, " the winner of tin and other stakes." Tin- last na I worked a mile in 2:19)4 and he should do, just like hi* my. Will Durfee drove Zomalta by Zombro a mile in 2:15; first halt in 1:06, then pulled her up around pper tarn. THE HORSE MARKET UP NORTH. Thi l.i n i-i. hi. Idaho, Tribune of June 22, I hiusi-s were driven I Spalding will be shipped by J, Davis of Walla Walla Southern States. Tii. horsei and were purchased in the Spalding neighbor! I at prices . . Mr. Davis i i from Frank William- son and the entire shipment will embrace seven car- loads. The purchase of this class ..t' ho cepted by stockmen as introducing the final step in clearing t ii v range of the Li g on of the surplus stock. Horses ong as a "'drug on the mar- ket." Aboul rket revived when b :<■>! the field for the Government cavalry, service. Later came buyers of the light draughl horses and then followed puri horses, this latter in turn t,, be followed by thosi supply the markets of the - with heavy horses for teaming. Now buyers have entered the field for wl termed a few i "scrub ponies oi cayuses. It is estimated thai during past five yei ' marketed ..nt of the Lewiston n Tekoa, Wash., Blade: Charles W ranch southeast of Tekoa on Pine creek, at which Inns, s brought - -.1 ami id another :■ About sixty head of horses wen- sold an. I brought from the above figures down to $200. Of course, these iut within the past foul few inferior horses have I. ecu raised in the intry, and when this t a into ■ very much. North Vi'i Top- week shipped I, head of Indian | . Mont., i" be audi I off to the highest bidders. These horses have c.-illv all been raised on the reservation by the Indians. Usually Indian horses bring low prices, but the de- mand for any kind of a horse in.- been bo great in the pat anyl hing will s. II. The building of the new railways in the Northwest and the developments in Alaska has created an nn- uti.l demand for heavy horse fears. At one time practically every available draft horse bad been disposed of, bnt the Indians, who small horses, have ha. I a surplus on hand. (I is from • In.. in. I. : There is a big mules in Harrington and vicinity at pres. I - east ■ " head last week, paying t1 >"l, or an averat;.. of $216 each. Mr. I will gel harvester this year, thirty bl i v. BUTTE DRIVING CLUB MATINEE. Despite the unfavorable weather I the six races scheduled b pulled off, and the atti .son. The program wa well arrangi event was full of Mi* on by Mil., nn,| second heats in :::iih und entries. Thomas .Morrow's Black Diamond. I >r. I Wells' Matilda, < harlea MrGarvei 's Leni Tonkin 's Fr> echie. tal pace, E. E. Smith C. and Miss Qeorgie entered Fiist heat won by Irwin C, driven by Gus Threlkeld; Mis Time. ^:17. i e was thir.l in both. Kill I. .mi:. borne. W. A. Clarl braith'i scratched — First heal won , Threlkeld dri Pooka. Dr. Garbraith driving, 2:34. Sec. a, I heal Duck 'ooka third. ' heat won by Tertius. hall Osborne third. Time. l'::;.",. Tertii illy in orne in the - Pooka in the third. Sp.cial mixed race, John Grata' Idol, \ Jr. 's Sallie Lunn, w .!'.. ( ir, Carlsbad was scratched. 3 Hie I. una i-forty trol and pace, Phil Trennerv's Kil ne B., Silas King P., .1. II. Turner's Aim ami sec won by Kitty, Prince p.. sec „. I. Time. 2:2$% an, I . > The sixth event, a -:'.'.r, trot, with ,,t rain. HORSES AT ST. PETERSBURG. Tint quarters in st. Petersburg this summer, ,,r every thirty-three inhabitants, ami during when the wl |, d ■, ehieb - ■ ■' similar pattern, large n come in t'rnni the countl a little extra money. The ishvoshtniks lead a nomadic life i of the capital. As in other cities, certain indicate,! where ihey may stand ami wail i -1 when they are not engage! they return to these st! eat ami sleep, an- 1 an, I night continuously orse may not see the inside of a stable, nor his driver the ,n-i,l. of a house for weeks at :, ,! Aral, ia. they early oatS ami hay constantly with them, and during tin- intervals >>t em- ployment feci their horses b a buy chopped hay and oats for their h soup, tea an, I other rations for t: are also many pel, Hers wandering from whom the food and tea may I, animals are groomed as they are fed, v., ■ not waiting for fares, ami their drivers rubbing aud pitting them. While waiting a bouse ,.r a shop the islr. oshtmk generi horse a good rubbing down, ami talks to i were a human being. He calls him "m "my little father.-' '1iny sweetheart.'' "my little whit,- !■ E terms of endearment which the am: , un- derstand.— W. E. Curtis, in I'hi. ' ■•Save-tlie-llorse" t'no ,-. I h enp lit So.OO. Troy ' ton, N. y Deai- Sirs — Two years f ow got what se- ttle off fore fetlock which made h. ne. I blistered her. She lame and when worked- I ■ results. Larit spring I hOUftbt v holtle of Horse." after treating 'ieinar. v., two weeks i : ' I.- i. proved very much end by , he time ! .-, the bottl-i I ,vi-: a">!-- to drive I. -r tv-n'i miles '.vitho.it i.iv .pp.. ient bad efl sound: I .ilsi with the same bolt' ■ ,■ galls from Iter him: • MAl: THE BREEDEB AXD SPORTSMAN ■hi 1 1 inn i » i-t i ttt** it !■ ti"Hw?t"H"*i%**"***'ti**it"1"t'**'l,'lt' ******************* ROD, GUN AND KENNEL FISH PROTECTION IN SANTA CRVZ. Conducted by J. X. DeWitt % >♦ ■> ■> 0 * ft ft ft ftft ft ft ft 11 ^lllirt ft I"fr'f ■!' T ft ■!■ ft ftftft ft'T1 lT"T' ftftftft* ■*^"TI * ■*■ * * ■*"* * *■'**' * * *' ** *' '*■'* frftftfr ft GAME ORDINANCE KNOCKED OUT. Tin Los Angeles decision has awakened the sports- men "t tli«' State to whal eventually will lead up to igea in the present statutes— at pres- ent there is confusion in some minds as to just what ,i\v and what is not the law in regard to the ■ -ties. This vexed ques- tion emanated from changes made in the dove season, le to one phase of the law; or game and Hs to another. The Stockton Mail re- cently took the matter up and in doing so seems to sonii i" ri i information to the Chief . ,,i tin Pish l ommission, who, by the way, has • ' inti i pn ting some s< etions of ime or fish law from his own viewpoint instead , plain and mandatory language of the "It was announced by the Mail a few days ago the open season for dov s o ig would begin (lll .i,,!.. [3 . -. provided foi by the State law instead :. as provided for by the ordinance of this • ' This is true. - ... si ission pro and ^-^n, owing to various interpretations put on the decision of the -. Court knocking out county game ordinances passe. 3ince 1902 (San Joaquin's was passed in 1904 erefore a 'dead one') and R. C. McDonald . itv wrote a few days ago to Diaries A. Vogel- he chief deputy of the State Game Commission. i received the following reply, bul lawyers say is mistaken in his interpretation of the Ap- ■ iourt 's words: •• 'Dear -Sir — 1 have yours of the ISth instant, and in reply permit me to say that the decision of the ate ' ourt did not knock out county ordinances 1 tie question whethi r or not Supi i lie right to shorten seasons, h merely decided ordinance of Los A.ngeles county, known as ordinance, was invalid, because it was pro- . in its t< rms bei _ only one day), and so was • mable. [n other words, if they had . a two or three nn :. - - ■ son that would have ■ sonable one. The other point regi _ ts of Supervisors ' o shorten - - being oh appeal by our Supreme Court, thai avuig been raised by us. In other words, until ■ iy that the Supi r :- rue all reasonable county valid.' ■■A copy of the Appejlate Court's decision is on file Court here, and it seems to be plain to the one-day season of Los as being able is inly what the law- ■ obiti r dictum ' — that is. a side remark ■ _ no real bea ri e case ^ bar. Mr. Vog< I- - i .'idently mish ' ■ remark, as the law- believing that this was the basis of ■■A< -.■ j the Appellate Court's decision the ed cause it was n of the constil utional ai "'■j. which was ad ■ iontains In Legislature 'maj ' pass game laws. gives the state the ■ .ill. thus taking ■ way from the ities. "Tin decision says: ' We are unable to -■ e, how- Big irfii a nee attaching to the manner in vord "may'1 shall tre read in this eonstitu- i tiasmucb as its obvious I- confer upon the Legislature alone authority to deal ■ ■ of fish and game, and in such li gisla - . relieve il from the necessity of enacting gen- 3 applicabli aMfce to the wb ■■ S . and the to n move the necessity existing foi deletion of power to local au- ■ M ies, pin , theri fore, that a ny au- 1 1 pos tg ij I . _ ■ ......_.., legisla- tive power to e^ui erenee to this sut^je.-i was revoked by amendment No. 25}->, and the failure and nre to obey the plain mandate of stitution to assume the duty reposing in the alone. This ordinance, therefore, having been adopted since the adoption of Section 251 2, and since subject has ceased to exist, it must be held to be in- valid. •• 'Were it even a valid exercise of power, the Or- dinance upon its face is an unreasonable exercise thereof. The delegated power originally was with ref- erence to shortening the season, which ran only be held to be a period of time within which persons might, exercise a natural right to hunt an. I kill the game belonging to the public, and not to enact an or- dinance in its nature prohibitive." • ■ It will be noticed that the closing paragraph, which is the 'obiter dictum' referred to, is merely an aside remark. In effect it says that even if counties had the power to pass game laws, the Los Angeles ordinance would be invalid because it was unreasonable." An instance of the dove season mrxup is shown in Santa Clara county. According Eo Game Warden Kop- pel the dove season does not open, under the county ordinance; until August 1, notwithstanding the Los Angeies decision and the last regular session of the iture which only reduced the bag limit I 50 to 25. Sportsmen are warned to heed this ruling. A report from Beekwith Pass, Plumas County, on June loth states that because of so' much snov, and rain during the spring months the Feather River is higher now for the time of the year than it lias bi i for years. Up till recently it was so high that the citizens could not enjoy the sport of fishing. The sport now is being pursued with vim unexcelled any- where. The Feather River and Grizzly creek are being liter- ally swarmed with fishermen. This year's fishing seas well in Monterey. and local fishermen— both those who fish for the mar- ket and those who fish for sport — have been making big catches of salmon and sea bass. The salmon run has so tar been hardly as great' as usual, and the fish taken have all been small or medium sized. Plenty of them are being taken, how- ever, and their capture affords great sport. Fishermen are complaining of the extreme scarcity of sardine bait, usually plentiful at this season. More sea bass are being caught in the bay than have been taken for many years past, among them some exceedingly h. _■. - 'iniens. A later report from S: ■:. on the opposite shore of the bay. states* Salmon fishing is com- mencing avid there is ■_• I 3] i tro ling for those fish; If the sport were advertised to the people of. the State there would be many sports:: ■ here to enjoy it. There is no 'lass that will spend and le*ave more money in a town than sportsmen, and we should let ow that Mont, v> v i. is ■ p] lcb on the for fishing. In writing to friends in other towns tell tin tn of the fact. The San Francisco Fly Casting Club regular trophy contests for this year have been postponed until next season, Enstead a small tournament will probably be arrangi I a ke place ai Sto iv L; A number or' the membi rs mi al the lakesi« i 2 erally about every two weeks on a Saturday or Sun- day, when thej indulge in impromptu contests in the events A report from the club's pr - - ■ in the Truckee - that in a week or two fly fishing should be ai -:. Mr. -i. Van Allen, who was at that point in the river recently, has had excellent sport. Secre- Tom Kiernlff- was lately the pleased recipient of a six and one-half pound rainbow, which was eaugKt near I Smith One-Trigger Gun Won. Mr. F. E. Rogers of St. Louis, Mo., 6n the 17-yard mark, warn the seventh Grand American Handicap at Indianapolis, Ind., dune 21, 1906, with the sere of 94 out of -100 targets in a gale of who! that disconcerted amateurs and professionals alike. This capture of the year's banner event in the shooting world was done with an L. G. Smith automatic ejector gun, fitted with the Hunter one-trigger. Mr. Rogers, however, is credited with being an old time shooter, and his work in this particular contest indicates that he is no novice with the shotgun and knows what a good one will do. In the amateur championship of the last day he A lively session marked the proceedings of the last meeting of the Boulder Creek Game and Fish Protective Association, indeed the late me have proven hotbeds of discussion over matters re- lating to fish and game interests, due to the pe and significantly lax enforcement of fish and laws in that end of Santa Cruz county. That little or no attention has been paid to the needs of the San Lorenzo or its tributaries, beyond the issuance of a couple of reports and the flffl of a bunch of well-meaning hot air, is has proven a bone of contention to local - men. Coals of fire were heaped on an ing association of sportsmen by the discovery of a fish trap on Kings Creek by two memo club. The trap was so placed as to command the entire stream, being a cleverly eonstru of willows and osiers, evidently the handiv Japanese. It had undoubtedly proven the de thousands of fish. It is pressing time that an energetic, enforcement of fish laws was begun here before the 3ple aid results from the fish hatchery, ji- ginoing to he plainly manifested and ■ - ermen, were nullified by unchecked and wholesale extermination. The count- rs s« .... county game and fish laws legisl; to go by, to have been recklessly carel wants or needs of a grand fishing and fa country. ANGLERS. A lis: of anglers who were furnished by the sporting store of FV Sen g as follows: Dr. 1 1. rlaeh, limit, £ Garrison, 25, Arroyo Honda, run fi 1) to 15 Wm. Keaton, 2$, Arroyo Horn! 15 inches; I. L. Koppel, 35, Smitl ■ 30, Smith *s c» ek; C. Saunders. - 1 - King, 25, S' 50, Stevens erei k; t >. rt Bat; r, 50, gte Herman Hobson, 40, Arroj o H Gr< 35, I 'oyote; Gobi rt Li man 30, Almadeu; < '. Lovell, 40, Llagas; 45, Llagas. Hommrieh's sporting store has given the i j list: Ed Draper and J. Chilton, mas; YV. Edwards and Jack SI i :< ti kets, on the J. Smith, "■■ uu I Arroyo Hoi ':: ; T. Barrett, J(>. on Almaih i; > 35, "ii Llagas; G. . ■ . >eIJ 'si ill, limit, Stevens creek; les ■] Cvas; T. Danii :-, 22, Stevens R. Volgreeni . 34 and 25 respec Honda; F. Brunxlage, 35, Llagas. 1 ;■ ';. ■■ and itis Ss -.\ yer nh. well fill Smith 's or When is a trout not a trout.1 that has been agitating the minds men. especially awate~urs, for - few i The query elicted tin know the varieties of fish that . lakes, rivers and cre< ks of i b ■ L. Ligi l fish mark-: every day cl ub which was ■ . • All experts ou the line of fisl] . uphati- cally that it was a chub, Mr. Li<: . ' variance of opinion on placard exhibited askfn^ - kind of fish-ft was. Bac! ans result of one aftei of opinion: Five men --■■■■ - clared it was a sucki r, si v ioa . a chub, three were willing to I unej il - a young salmon, one man was en ticall was a lake trout, three men ■■ ■ li i a smelt, and one man said he was willing be bet4hat it was a rivrr trout. Expt rt testimony de< Ian s it is ihb, an it is. The matt) r has eves ! "< om- meut an^png bin " fishologists. Black bass are more plentiful i:1 Ike atreains in the vicinity of ilarysville recei han they have ever been, and the sportsmen are enjoying excel- lent fishing. There are so man that it is no trouble for anyone wanting to fish to get a siring of the bass. The :- ' ■ In size THE BREEDKi; VXD SPORTSMAN ME AND FISH IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY. me Warden George Neale of Sacraniento in a interview aptly describes fish and game conditions in his bailiwick in the following en- jjy lid intelligent manner: The season has been so late "tin doves have just begun nesting and every □ dove that drops to the gun means two little fledg- ihat will wait, and call and call for the dead mother and their usual meals, until they die of slow starvation. No true sportsman will go afield until the 15th tit least, as a lapse of two weeks | he season opens will allow the little 01 self-supporting. "The true kernel of § les in the ing with the young of the Last yaur we had an early season and as noting did not begin until July 15th, tl doves in Sacramento county than we have had in many years. The on of the Sup UTt rendered in the Los les case has simply raised 'Xed.' "The blame, if blame there is. must he laid tit Los Angeles Board 01 E ce of the provisions of the County nent i season in their locali- e open season in the. 11 was aire noting dur- e close season as they marked it. i: I to the Supreme Court, who declared the law all powerful, and this decision annulled ower of all supervisors to short- - "I had a consultation with th<- - ission recent ] .with . o Los Angeles county, [ de- ions of the conn itt act in this county, this being the instruc- of the commission. Now our Superior Judge Attorney have advised me that e no right to ent ^ans that people can go out an.i other bird off the I've. Oh. it is bad! nun tl trie to v. ho shoots a dove before Jul; . murder. ist wish I could take a few Eastern lovers of nature out on the Haggin grant, where I planted 1 notes of the little brown fellows. "Bob b White' sounds from all sides, for the have multiplied wonderfully, am ck their s and their childhood horn.' very vivid- found lots of the little fellows in my last trip It si : _ the long ginss in a fence it had in it. They are tame and show up thi .... lie blue jays last thousands of these pest aided the rially. I am ftiud to see that blue .nots are becoming popular. ue than plentiful birds are nesting far out on the ^^^Hj owing to the fact that the water in the over- ar. Ducks nest away from the ioui mile away from the ni and as the water is as high in the overflow this summer as it is during the wini i itiful. "Another effect of this plentitttde 01 to upset all my theories regarding I had supposed that the fish spi • ion. Bein- d. 1 did not suppose that the tent ni this . lind it does. The bl ml. hut tlie bass in the ..... proof that they do heed thi are not bin - deep water, and bass fishing will be late this it wl --I hungry there will nd sport, If the Eastern anglers km -.s fishing ' ■• had in the Big irtland, in I ... ti thousands to en I am of the opinion ow that the Sacramento been formed. his club will a thousand me] all of them the very bi eluding the Governor and most of officials and they mean business. The next lot of Or. Italian fishermen who decide to make a foray into the Big Lake country, which is the natural home of th« California, will discover that thej are not running up against a game warden or two. trey will liu.i , 1 they are prosecuted to the utmost extent of tie- 1. who will spare no to put them bars if they insist in murdering bass. We the best nal ■ . id. All wc have to do is to insist on lawful protection the waters from San Frail' A Bluff will soon be alive with these grand game fish." FOE THE PROTECTION OF BLACK AND STRIPED BASS. A. E. Gebhart, as chairman of tin- ci Ins re- port 0 . with :l hill, which was adopted I I cure fishermen over tin' age of 16 in i li The I - I trout during tin- open Season in The propa- oiating By this the i - - Cruz Co They have placi L'ppi i £ Dwn. - Averages Reported. I H. G. - - l ; .1. A. E Mnrris. :i first . - - : won thin! aniat' I hun- in-n ; The fish. 1 glers have gone into every lover of thi ..nd each mi to protect this i ion will Include in its from Rio 111 donate Jl per year to i - fish. will b- 0 lh- Mil . Itenl of the law. This movement has i and thi plans ,,,id to ma..- nkers as soon swing. ai . m. .i. r-i . with seines and prod.. An ■ - with ut would I'- - - - He stated further lh ne residetv- good fishing » he evening - found an afternoon's work v i men. He ion. - - affair to in :ion who migh' - - - - with :. Dm harge of the work in flow v 5: Til E BR E E DE R AND s PORTSM A N .KEARNEY'S MAGNIFICENT BEQUEST. or Inherltam bs Hi" Unlversits of California is the ■ i ■ ■ v . late "l Fresno, who ■ thed his en ipertj to the LTn1vei Ing In his »iii the establishment of the li.'i Agricultural ESxperlmental Station' bs unci of the Agriculture of the •reity. Mr. Kearney's magnificent bequesl consist* pari of land. He made his home Vale Estate, aear Presno, a ranch of - mi tour hundred acres. There are 3,000 acres in yard, hundreds of in Inpcitri I ii iduous fruit trees of many \n -ie- irnamenl il grounds of more than 206 acres com tin ag a wonderful variety of trees. is and flowers, ;i line udobe dwelling which cost complete equipment of excel- tous - -hops, stables, poultry yards and other farm, buildings ami appurtenances. The of ill" bequest is probably between $800,000 and ! 00 Mr. ECearne: died in May, while on iiis way to His beneficent purposes had been un- not only to the community but to the Uni- S as well. President Wheeler has made the following state- warding the magnificent gift of over three quarters of a million dollars made by the late it. Kearney to the University of California: The bequest of Mr. Kearney represents a wise i fortune. 1 may assume. I think, that the its will scarcely hesitate to assume the trust i oi -:ii tins trust is primarily to be ised for the advantage of a single locality — Fresno — it must be remembered that it ultimately ii rely insures to the benefit of the whole if California. While the offices of administra- tion and the formal instruction of the University ited definitely at Berkeley, the University, in iad sense, occupies the entire State and knows ical residence. It is at the service of the whole and everywhere present within its boun- dari ;s. is the natural center of a great and fly agricultural domain. There can be no doubt that scientific results in many lines of ac- tivity i ould be and will be secured from a regularly established experiment station at this place. Mr. was very anxious to have the University tarm established here and offered to give a tract of ir that purpose. The offer was not accepted by the farm commission because the conception of ■poses to which the farm was to be adapted il -1 the points of view according to which the sit- which has now been adopted at Davisville was suitable. The climate was believed to be better adapted to the maintenance of a secondary such as is contemplated in connection with t.ii- [arm. and the situation of Davisville offered accessibility to the people of the north and .like, as well as to the regular students in the Agricultural Department of the University. "With the establishment of a station at Fresno ite will now be wonderfully well equipped. The Pathological Station which, under provision of the last Legislature, was provided for Southern California, will be situated at Riverside, with an adjunct laboratory for investigation of certain plant s at \\ hittier. Therewith Southern CaliEor- Is admirably provided. . he station at Fresno will provide for the south- in t of the great valley. Davisville will provide for the central and northern sections. The prospect for a greatly enlarged activity in agricultural ex- perimentation has been suddenly enlarged. For the rear the University has as new material not the farm at Davisville. the station at River- nd the station at Fresno, but the United btats-s money to be derived from the Adams Bill, (2 I 100 a year for the advancing of scientific work in agriculture. "Hitherto the means at our disposal for the agri- al work have been ludicrously inadequate to the vast expense of the Slate and the variety of its agricultural needs and difficulties. Evidently we are. with the year 1907. to enter upon a new Aa important step in medical education in Cali- fornia has been taken by the University of Califor- nia in transferring from San Francisco to Berkeley all instruction in the first two years of the College ilicine. Students desiring admission to the i Department of the University must have :ed certain studies in physics, chemistry. German and French which ordinarily re> qu:re two \ears of resideace at a university or col- li good standing, The first two years of the .-moth professional work is devoted to anatomy, ologj and patholo II i believed by I he University that training in these disciplines maj ii the seat of the University, where the opportunities of laboratories and libraries in subjects .ire i e.lintely a vai lablc, and where a thoroughly scientific atmosphere prevails. These departments of anatomy, physiology and pathology, with their very complete and thoroughly modern equipment, will be removed to Berkeley during the present summer. Instruction in these departments is given by men who devote their whole time to instruction and research, not en- gaging in practice. As heretofore, the work of the last two years of the medical course — the clinical years — will be carried on in San Francisco, in the affiliated college buildings overlooking Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate and the ocean. The re- moval of the other departments to Berkeley will make available increased room in the medical building for clinical purposes. The dispensary, heretofore situated in what is now the burned dis- trict of San Francisco, will now be established in the medical building. Jacques Loeb. Professor of Physiology; Joseph M. Flint. Professor of Anatomy. and Alonzo E. Taylor, Professor of Pathology, are the heads of the three departments affected by the change. AN IMPORTATION OF DESERT HORSES. Early last April it was stated that a certain num- ber of wealthy Xew York horse fanciers were making some efforts to make an importation of a few pure bred Arabian horses, stallions as well as mares, direct from the desert of Syria, writes Mr. Askidian. the well known writer mi harness horse affairs in the New York Telegraph. The gentlemen interested in the enterprise had suc- ceeded in inter, stiiicr the authorities in Washington, also I'hckib Bey, the Ottoman Minister. They selected a Syrian horseman who had ample experience in exporting Arabian horses to Europe for the work of selecting the horses in the desert and who sailed to Bairut about the middle of April. Special requests wire made to the Turkish Govern- ment from the White House and the State Depart- ment through Minister Chekib Bey for a permit, as the exportation of pure bred Arabian horses, par- ticularly marcs, has been strictly forbidden by the Turkish Government for good reasons, ami while sim- ilar permits have occasionally been granted to Con- tinental governments for stallions, yet none for mares as far as is known. The main purpose of the undertaking was to im- port more mares than stallions in order to promul- gate the breed litre and make a solid foundation for high-class carriage, saddle an, I pony types. Although Mr. Davenport had the strongest backing from Wash- ington and had succeeded in interesting the Turkish Minister, yet those who had any experience and knowledge of similar undertakings of the past, had great doubt that a permit granting flic exportation of marcs would lie issued. A. Keene Richards of Kentucky was the first horse1 man wdio made two importations of Arab horses from the desert in the early fifties, and while lie bought all the stallions he wanted in his two efforts, yet he could not secure ami take out of the country the mares he wanted. Others since then have had the same difficulty. When General Grant was in Constantinople, a guest oi the Sultan, he was presented by his host with two Arabian stallions, Leopold and Linden Tree, but the story goes that when the general expressed a desire of taking one stallion and a mare instead of two stallions, ilo. request was not oven considered, A few Arabian mares were brought to this country during the Chicago Exposition of 1893, and sonic good stock have since been secured from them, hut most of the mares of this breed in this country have been what is known as AngloArabs. Sor this reason no permanent good has resulted from practically all Arab importations, and the American breeders have looked upon it as a failure, while in reality, even under the drawbacks, lots of good stock have been produced through them. Under date of June 5 .Minister Chekib Bey writes that in answer to a request made to him on January IN he has been advised by the Department of Foreign Affairs that "an trade (official order) of His Im- perial Majesty, the Sultan, my August Master, has been issued authorizing you to export six or eight mares which yon desire to purchase in the desert through your agent in Bairut." The letter adds that leeessary instructions to this effect have been given to the .Ministry of tie- Interior and to lie era! Administration of Indirect Taxes. This is undoubtedly tie- most libera] i onci made to any other government or individual for the exportation of six or eight mares, and as the now ill the desert is a most capable man and amply supplied with the necessary funds to select and ship the very best, the undertaking may well i • •» upon as a new era in the horse breeding of tins country. Mr. Davenport has been informed by his agenl that the first shipment including the famous stallion Massoud a champion winner of a number of long dis- tance races, and three pure-bred mares, an- read' and may arrive in this country within a month. The stallion belongs to the Tamar breed, which is highly valued by the Ariazeh tribe of the Bedouins, while the mares are all Jilfans, also in great e by the Arab breeders, and of which breed only mare has ever been known to Be exported abroad. Another stallion will be added to this shipment, ing five, while the remainder will be shipped later oj as soon as they can be secured in the desert. The mares will be bred to some of the best stallions in the desert before shipment, and upon arrival to this country a second crop of colts will be secured by breeding them to the imported stallions. The horses will be kept on the Davenport Farm at Morris Plains. X. J., until fully acclimated, and if the climate proves congenial the breeding operations be carried on at that point. The stallions will be extensively bred to ea selected native mares, while the imported mare- be crossed with Arabs long enough to avoid in! ing and then mated with such native stallions as the management may deem advisable for the besl suits. The final outcome of the undertaking will be watehe by horse breeders with utmost interest. LEXINGTON'S BLOOD AS A SPEED FOUNDATION. The history of old Lexington as a great race is still fresh in the minds of the older running horse men. He possessed all the qualifications for a genuine race horse, having the speed, stamina and gam and could dp four miles with his weight up without djstress. winning from many of the best race horses of his day. Not only was he a great performer, but after his racing days were over he has figured in many of the best and most successful thoroughbred pedigri America. Hamburg, who headed the list of winning sires in 1905, whose get won $158,160, was inbred to Lexington, his dam Lady Reel, being by Fellowcraft, whose dam was Areolite. by Lexington; Hamburg's sire was Hanover, by Hindoo, whose dam was Flor- ence, by Lexington. 1 could mention many others, but I wish to show more particularly the great showing he has made in the pedigrees of fast trotters and pacers, these show- ing a high rate of speed with the same proportion of stamina and gameness as that possessed by himself . in his racing days. Lexington sired the grandam of^Jay Eve See 2:10, p. 2:06%i the grandam of Snnol 2:0,S'/i; the fourth dam of Matin Bejls 2:06%, Beausant 2:06';;, Boreal 2:15% (sire of Boralma 2:07 and Boreazella 2:09%), the third dam of Darknight (sire of Searchlight 2:03%, Valpa 2:09%, Brightlight 2:0814, and Dark Wilkes 2:09). the fourth dams of Eyelet 2;06«j, Black Lady 2:1-11- and Summer Morn 2:1-1'-. Emory's son of Lexington sired Nell, the dam of Ambidexter 2:11',. Vassal- 2:07. Belle Vara 2:08%, Susie T. 2:09%, Tom Axworthy 2:07%. Lever. of Lexington, sired Sally B.. the grandam of Buezetta 2:06% and Early Bird 2:10. Michigan, a son of Lex- ington, sired the dam of Annie Burns 2:10V-;. Aster* oid, a son of Lexington, sired the dam of Almonarch 2:24-.,. sire of S. K. 2:09%, Topsy 2:09';, and dams of Fantasy 2:00, Equity 2:12%, June Bug 2:11%, etc. Boston.^ the sire of Lexington, sired the grandam of Maud s. 2:08% anil Nutwood 2:18% (sire of Man- ager 2:06% and Lockheart 2:0s1-). Nutwood's sons have sired George Muscovite 2:08-"\',. All Right 2:09V5, Hall l-'rey 2:i>'J11. (aid 2:07V4. Ida Highwood 2:oui4. Early Reaper 2:09%, Belle C. 2:09!-, Nuthearer 2:09%. His daughters are the dams of Arion 2:07%, Cony, snela S. 2:117^,. Fred Kohl 2:07%, Alice Caw 2:09%,* Allie Wood 2:119'-. and Ethel Downs 2:10. Boston's son Jack Hawkins sired the gramlam of Direct 2:"."i'-. Boston's son Zero sired the second dam of Harry Turner, who sired the dam of Theron Powers 2:0s1-. I might go on and name hundreds more but this is sufficient to show that the real racing qualities of a great race horse may be transmitted for several gen- erations.— W. E. L.. in Horse Review. THE BREEDER AND, SPORTSMAN 9 GROWTH ALFALFA IN DRY EEGIONS. ■ ■■•1 the eare of the . - -I.. consid- _ methods >>£ - Fall . : . ■ . i ■ - - I ■ ■ ' summer e land - - ■ -. ' k In eh i]iurewth be I. This will tend eep it in n grow* tton ' £ the growth is auffi* eient the firs! season ir may be usi A either for hay or pasture. But under in i circumstances shoujd it be pastured closely i he first ■ \V!i. u tbe alfalfa ir old it should I in the spring early, as b . ,i king ■ the roots of the alfalfa. T ted t" make it cut the d di i'th. The -. i his own judg ■ the of harro to . ■ . [] form a ■ ■ ■ i givi ■ 1 row n ■ ■ lfa]fa requii ■ ■ for in ■ pi In t!i> ■ fully, . lation of alfalfa and wheat. The alfalfa may oe< u ..!■]■■. but when it is plowe and the land sown to wheat the yields ere; Where cum. 3sl 'i'l;. . tlie following ■ . _ Firsl — ■ u tivated crop, one corn, roots, poti i a aany years desire d; wl ■■ ar; wheal . or barley, i cultivated i ; wheat, oats or barley, one year; roots, a] long as Second ■ crop] corn, i 3; al- falfa, rs as desin me year; cult i ■ i crop, one ;■ oots, potato* as desired. Tnird — Cultii ated ■ ■: op or summer ear; alfalfa, as long . i . . ci Itivati 'l crop or sum- mer fa] r; alfalfa, os long m Hunter, in Fai m a id From thirty to fifty head of hoga be ruu on ten ; alfalfa, iree times. One will the ; ogs wi re on the alfalfa, bul if % grow pastured the stand ■ ■' in fro tie to i wo seasons. We know one man wh i . i n of eight- tenths . ■ i . m ! ■ on hogs 'eigl in- 10G pounds each by I i ■ tng pound . ■ ■ ... nog while running on alfalfa dnring the only five head to the acr< When the ■ i i up the folloM bi eon :- 1 nol I ell the diffen ■ ] cb, which at the i ate of ii . e ■ ■ that ; ■! all. Br i 3ows in thi alfi seldom s - eely know wl ir. Pi d continually on this green, high . but not fat, and large litr- rs o Next to poultry, no other meal comes supplying in a si factory waj the wants of the farm as ■ ,H. or rhar can be raisi d al so small a cost. Practically speaking p pay their own way, and leave : for ria- farmer. The woo! will more than pay the cosl the floci . leaving the lambs, which ofti n pa the cosl ol ewe, '■''■■' nothing of the vain,- of the manure. Two hundred sheep herded on an acre of poor land at nights for two weeks win n stor ■ the fertility ■ cl austi d by many years' cropping. Every farmer Should have a flock, if for no other purpose than t.. supply the family with nm t too. and as many as he is pre- •joi 9183 i-i p-Licd HOW TO CURE SWEENEY. ■ a strain of the I whim . which afterwards wastes rapidly away. Law. in his "Veterinary g a ■ wet i r. it will ■ ■ ulate I. Ill- I, . A goi for this i be n Iv an- 1 twi : and thi . ■ wel 1 with ■ 'raining and ■ I ible. ■ ing _ mdai consid . to si eceed . ■ ince, we So if the .■ bsolutely unprofitable, be* their individual >; They ■ are retained in the herd tu burden ir with ri.. ■ ■■. pense tir unprofit- ing. A. sow 3t lit ter of ■ ■ a I til ■ a nd if ■ i .1 to go much over ; hi cost of production. I is genet aj i \ posed i aar the first litti r of pig i litters, but there is why they should be and the expert of many swine i - BOt appear to support this idea. Of course, it will ■ ■■ - is iy tn have no mo] e.pig mrish and tn feed her exceedingly well n ling he] ; oung. Rake up a pil< >f eobs, set th< | and when they are all charred and be- fore the} d so i ai becon e . throw a bu oi so of oats "a them and stir into them up until the fire all goes out and ■ -I i ns nothing but thi cha ..■i.l cobs and then add a hall ■■ ■ abh foi thi bunch of hog This i - .. - _■■ ■ a tonic as mom y can ■ i ', W. Thresher, a prominent farm- c and fruit grower of Gridley, is prac* tovel plan for saving Ins grain hay which was damaged by the recent Tne hay has dried "at a ad Mr. her is now engaged in puttt i ... in his barn, alternating loads of alf wit h the grain hay a od -a 11 i ag whole with brine. He 1 'hat the resulting combination will be ■ ■ ptable to the stock and that I will eat it up entirely. BROOO MARE FOR SALE. Roan mare ROSEOLA id ii Minnehaha, ". and has a colt at foot en (thoroughbred i Pi Ice with Also Lay filly GOLONDRLNA, i , i . unbrol 2:2-1 1-4, dam Crli I I ■'■ igadier. 2d ii will . s ■ ■ ■ bo weighing not C G. LAMB, Gaviots YOUNG McKINNEY STALLION FOR SALE I offer for sale my young stallion CARLOKIN, record 2:2094 as a three- ear-old. He is by Melfinney una out at brood mare Carlotta Wil- i dam of VoIIta 2:15%, Cartocita 2:24%, and Carlokin 2:20*3 I Wilkes ond dam Aspasia, dam ol Faustina 2:19% by Alcantara 729, etc. Carlokin is standard and registered, and show a mile at the trot now in 2 i or better. I believe he will trot in 2:10 this year. Will sell him at a reasonable figure for cash. He is a game race h and his first crop -of colts foaled this year are as fine lookers as can he found anywhere. Correspondence invited. Ad- dress C. L. JONES, Modesto. McMURRAY McMURRAY SULKIES and JOGGING CARTS idard the world over Address for printed i W. J. KENNEY ia St.. .San Francisco . Sales Agent for California. Cw SAFETY IMPREGNATING OUTFIT al -ind durable an 1 ■ ■ I necessity i ilar Pric«ofOUTFl r. complete, $T.«0 I.O.CB1TTKNDKX, 9 FOX BLD'6. FLVKIl. 01IIO- DIRECTE1SS FOR SALE BLai I Mambi ino Wi\ :es Coodb i -Wil- J ielmont I •■ ■ Zo- lOCk U.".".1 i -Man h, 1901 U.r. ■■■■:>. . April, 3L90S, by Kinnej I i dam Marg in Kentucky Futurity . d i ■ M. C. DELANO, Ro Ci DIV1DENO NOTICE. SAVINGS AND LOAN SOCIBTT. 101 Montg ■-..■ . , s( i ,-. ' the term ending .Tun. the rate of three and one-half (3%) per cent per annum, all deposits, free ol taxes, and payable on and after Jul;. LdendS not ... same rate of intei EDW1X BONNBLL C ishier. |;||:&.iffer KIM ^Ti^R U«»d Over 20 Yoe-e i Tatumsville, Ky.. \ April 10. 06. 1 Dr. B. J. Kendall Co. ■ DeurSir* -l turn ■ Spa via Cure and oth- Jee Tor^rer Jw yean and think they are the b».t en th* market. Respectfully yoara 3. J. Cox. Kendall's Spavin Cure 18 the remedy for Spavin-,, s pllnta, Rlnflbonoa end Curbi thacend'ires.Twotfene atiODsettewt Price 31; O lor 96. Greate X known liniment for family ott. All drupfflPts ee 1 it. Aeeept no substi- line. The great bovk "A Trea)l»*on the Horae,"fie«. OR 8. J. KENDALL CO., Enoaburg Fails, Vl. Warranted to Give Satisfaction. Gombauit's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Curb, Splint. Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lamenoaa from Spavin, Ringbone and other bony tumors. Cures all Bkin diseases or Tarasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle, As a Human Remedy for Rheumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat, etc.. It is invaluable, tverv bottle of Caustic Balaam Bold Is ■Warranted to grive satisfaction. Price $1,50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent by ex- Sress, charges paid, vnta full directions for :s UiG C2""3en \jp • kentuchy. OWENSBOKO. M. WON BY MK. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 -USING - ILLINOIS: BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by ME. J. E. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP-GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 T. Atkinso ■:. is yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, and 4 of 96, All using the_Peters Factory I THE CKOSEIs AMMUNITION or . '-KD EXPERT. THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OHIO NEW YORK: 9S CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Spokane Interstate Fair! SPOKANE, WASH. SEPTEMBER 24 to OCTOBER 6, 1906 $35,000 IN PURSES AND PRIZES Race Programmes . . kteirtlu'i- _ .:. tuber 27 in . - 1 . . - _■ ■ ■ ■■ - -Kii(i:i ; ■ ■ - .... .■■■ S». ■ ■ ■ . asb. SECOXD V M<.ml:ty. ■ - ' ' ■'"■ 10 !. ■ - I R L'OO.OU . ■ ■ . ■ " ■ ■ ■ ■ ..■ ■ Ti*csil«y. .t ::. . " . ■ .■ Stake, le ¥50.0.00 ..200.00 1 : . . 200 " ". K un 200. ■ , 7. In hi 1 , 5 . . . .... 20*0. 00 j. Rui . , 200.00 ■ . Thurs.krv, Octobc -■-■■. _ . ... 1000.00 200.00 200.00 ..... 200.00 IT.. J 200.00 1 day. PrliUi ". -j !'■■■ - rs & Hi ■- '. 1 ■ - - . . . . 1 ■ ■ . Run _ ■ - 200.00 ■■--■■: da; . S»( ui'Iny. .$500.40 <■■■ i;;:-i c. . 20 21 : 'ii gi un 200.00 ■■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■_. tip i 0 -horses i . ui h u- ■"■ ■ t'lst; iii"' . ■ e Lists, Em i Race ary and Manaj MclilNNEY, 2illi eel. FEE, $500 ■ : ■ ilege, ■: 00 per v . , ;.;. our ed to- in all cas , hem. Cwba. The Empire City Farms, Cuba, New York ' writing. ...Baywood Stud... THE 15 UNO ALOW". SAX MATEO, (AVE. (Property o't John Parrott, Es IMP. HACKNEY STALLION Green's Rufxis 63 — 4291 Will Serve a Limited Number of Approved Mares, Season 1906 FEE S75. Reductions Made for Two or More Mares. WALTER SEALY, M anag'er Don't Mar, Don't Blemish. Your Horse Or Lose tKe Races Becav- of L ameness ■ . .- ,*e-The-Hori s^ Cure. Shrte"0f SNiif Panfcmti! grt i %v^ttmdmKt, Harrageneet^ ri^ i'k Sir— I s '-& -'■■.■ . : : ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ . ■ . .... pes and other i - . . .■■.■ ■ - . ■ sting in one ■ . . - - r am read I : A f or . - - . . . ' . . - -■ •■:. Y. ■■■■.■■ -. ■ . I ■ - i ■ : ■ . ■ - ' of- 1 I tb "us -' .-...,,.. i ; .... :■.;! . ttj it a ire. fours c ■ . "<:!Vi'-TIn--Hoi'«e" Permanently Cwtm Spavin, Rinfthmu1 re? lionet. (i:rh, Tfaorousrlipin, Splint, Sfioc Boll. Wind Puff. Injti :ill IxuuenesM wil limit Hear or Ions ot hair.. Horst inn}1 work .*.";. 00 PER BOTTJLE. Wvi I ! ■ I'd make -Prists tilers oi - - ■ ■ . . i ■ ■. , I nies, ■' . evidence an< I un f j ■- of "Save-the- Ho ■ JAS TROY CHEMICAL CO. BINGHAMTOK. K/ A'. FormeriyTrcj N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cai, Piiotif. Oakftiml 4~,r.2. B72- Bae] Ii kinis of H - - TKe Zibbell Stable ZIBBELL & Si IN, Props. i-A-;. fteiseo, i ' Boarding Training and Handling of all kinds Horses. A Few Nice Rig's on Hand. i'ake car going to the Tel. West 259. "HOWAB3 i RNS"-QXJiKTO HERI.i — 77 premiums. California ^ t:1 te Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle ";' b" I ami milking families for sale. Wwte us what you want. Howard Cattle CV>.. San M ' BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPER. No. 403 Txv.-lhli St., Oakland Blake. Muffit & Town-\ Los Angeles Blake. McFall & Co . Poi tland, < un go ,. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DCR- iiA.M's— i i airy Stoclt a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. -'; Established 1876.; Wm. ;NUes & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. FAST PACER ■ ALFRE] ■ i ■ 2:1.2 -' feire £ . 5S^6 ►. bv Judge Salisb ALFRED D. 2 W'l-ji'-i^ 1150 pounds. ■ - minutes. Addn - 5403 Sati . ■ TINE LOWLAND SUMMER -PASTURE; SEOIMKNT - No/ wire RANCHO CALAO, Mount? i \ • C " I] HOLSTEINS— .El "I II.UlS Work Herd at State and county every butter cont 5t sii t- fornia.1 No reserv; S. F. F. IE Bl u'a:, ... Sa n Francisi 6. . "CTOH 1 THE BREED E R A N D S P 0 R T S M A X •> •:- •:- ♦♦*:*♦*>•>•> •i**>*M»+»>»i"j*^>^' •>•>•}■ ^^ 4. •;..:-.:. )NT SMOKELESS | f 8ome Lafiin & Rand Wins at Nashville, Tenn.. May 15-17 THE SOUTHERN HANDICAP was won by C. G. Spenser who broke B8 EX 100 from 20 yds. mark FIRST AMATEUR AVERAGE was won by H. D. Freeman, of Atlanta. Ga., who broke 3S7 out of 100. THEY USED Du Pont Smokeless E. I. DU PONT CO., Wilmington, Delaware CALIFORNIA POWDER "WORKS Agents p. . ipojjrry Office, Berkeley, Cal * * * * * * * • •:• •:• •:- * •:- ■> f ■h * -:- * •:- .% •:• -;• •s- •:- * * i •:• •:- •:- •> •!• •:• * Nashville, Tenn., May 1".-17 "Interstate Association's Southern Handicap Tournament) FIRST GENERAL AVERAGE. Vlcksburer, Miss., 7-8 FIRST AND SECOND AMATEUR AVERAGES. Tnlsa, I. T.. May 7 -■• FIRST GENERAL AVERAGE. New London, la.. May S-10 FIRST. SECOND AND THIRD AMATEUR AVERAGES. Columbus, O.. May 9-11 FIRST AND SECOND GENERAL AVERAGES. Infallible, New E. C. (Improved) and "NEW SCHULTZE" MAKE GOOD. Lafiin & Rand Powder Co. 170 Broadway, New York City. * JCALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS. * * Temporary * Agents Office, Berkeley, Cal. RIFLES AND SPORTING GOODS. for Book . "'BtlNONlMlSBPTtYfl). PATENTEES MAKtlFACTURtSS- ftROOiy.YN.NY VETEB AHY ADVICE t FREE Or. 8. A. 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It is fitted with the best Damascus or Whitworth Fluid Steel barrels', the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature can produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner pith dogs and birds inlain in gold. Send for Art Catalog describing ourcom- lete line, 17 grades, ranging in price from §17.75 net to S300 list. Ithaca Gun Company Pacific Coast Branch, 2330 Alameda Ave. Ithaca, N. Y. Alameda, Cal. VOL. XLVIil. N.i SAX FKAN'ISi U, JULY 1 l. 1900 ' THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman F. W. KEI.LKV, Proprietor Turi and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast iEN GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISO I P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second '."ass Matter at Slid Fr; Fostofflce. ■ -One YSar S3; Six Moi STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Moi,, ssed to F. \V. Kelley, P. O, Drawer 447, San Fran- California. ;:unication? must he accompanied by the writer's for publication, but ivate guaranty -■ faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. Grand Circuit. and July 30 — August -i •...'.. tile August 20-2J Providence August 27— - Hartford September 11-14 < olumbus - ^ iT-i'i uati - i 24-29 California. Aca Tuly 4-7 mardiuo July 11 11 s I ulv 18-21 August i5-18 L2-15. North Pacific Circuit. Or Sej i akima. Wash - nber 1 7-22 . Wash. . , r 24-29 Walla Walla, Wash Montana Circuit. August 21— - . , September 10-14 an S ■ ' iber Jl 7-2-2 "alls Septembi i October 8-12 THE 5 - E d iii addition to the o >m lie xr Wednesday. Xow eeting at Woodland is an i . 3ses shouli nonio a Xnt- Xot one of tin vear the Bi li1 :'r s:»",: and in threi "ts very fast time was and ti, d pace. Mom Demonio took the ' -:"': and 2:13. Mewonio, also by Demonio, took the next two in 2:14J,i! and _:17, and the deciding heat went to Mona Wilkes in 2:15*4. Just ft by Nearest got third money i irters, Roberta a were b. - the'first heat. It was me raee. The three-year-old trot made i heat affair and th wood Wilki - inj orth Star was _.. 2:13ii and -:1*. Athasham by Athadon was second, Bellemont by Zombro third. Am- arth. Elma S. by Nutw I fifth and K< bj McKinney sixth. A3 the flag in every heat. Tin two-year-old was won by the Diablo colt McFadyen in si heats over iiis only competitor, Magladi bj time was 2:15|*j and 2:1H^>. There but two st a: .... McKinney by McKinney was the winner, -1. i arles Derby in straight heat- slow time of 2:40,/£ and 2:33%. This yeai of Stak( '■ o No. :: wi I Woodland track. be held next month during the week ending 18th. Great interest is already n mi of i hese made by some that the record will In- broken iu i ban one Ah u lar stake. A PLEASANT VACATION . -an be spent b\ either a son or rail trip I nn.st beautiful and picturesque of cities, with iightfu] summer climate. When there the pla< at the Hotel Driard, of which Mr. (". A Francisco and Loa ! ■ . . way and a week pr two then i.s would • ED LAFFERTY, who will rank as a firsi driver in any country and in any comp; the trotter Nut Miitpine to ;i straight in the 2:10 nor ;,r tfa< I \. Y.. half- mile track June 27th, the first beat in 2:11% the fastesl trotting be year up to apsl Nut pine and I ter, with his differed T be camera. The' race - 2:10%, made by th gi gelding Dandy Jim. IOWA, KANSAS AND NEBRASKA be tlo at the present time puritanical _ . of the t that ■ AT LEXINGTON a few wc< ■ .■ ■ ce. The ■ driver air exeuse. - :':r his mare ■ year in regular «■> n he had ' er a mile in 2:14 to win Tin I I the mat; wisely concluded that another heat of that kind might . II her chances oi winni _ not drive to win the remaining heats. Every trainer will sympathize with thi to take the chj - Id have displayed better judgment had be told the fa< the judg eeived their permission to withdraw her. Surely iu club ma should be ■ us that wo- - .-I action. T II K M i; E E I > E K A X I) S P 0 1! T S M A N *:* NEWS AND NOTES * \\ . J, Kenney, ;ir .".; ! Valencia streeT, is readv to sell you a in w carl or sulkey, or repair your old ono, He has some genuine bargains in Ft"-- ■ ! carts thai % were scratched :i little in rescuing them from the itnil •>■ eks Bre. but are otherwise as good a- new. - 'viil In- I' ■ ' ■ _ Ernes! A. Gammon of Courtlantl reports that his mare Lily S. hi Dried 2:05*i fualetf a fine stud eolt ■ , pleasai I he :u li ctf July. The colt is by Zolock - ;,"!:. aha" has been named Thomas W. Law- son. The man will b. br. .1 to Sl$j; Pointi •■ i :59] .. Thomas W. Lawson is entered in the Breeders ' Fn- turitv anil ill several rrastern stafces. ■. thai is the dam of ] tei by that Lng, is owi d of O ikland. Mr. B.ov> arc) has three : - ■ - ■ ?ires that are quil e ■■ _ s I water and s . ■ ; -. asi :'-■■;■ wire reeders Ass >ciation has openet i pai ii g ■ at the Asso- ■ _ j q August. This race ■ entry of e in, i 'alitor nia ligib L that can show 2:10 - lose August 1st. * a ■ «} workouts were held at the Alameda track Gannon, Worth Ober, James | ■ ley, G ■ 'ge Algeo, Victor Verilhac — i-ere "ii the track with then i ■ - •mpetent judges who serve gratis are sometimes I costliesl in the end. says an exchange. They not n ;i upon the track, but they ■■■ ■ . 3pei tators and anger among the - he ti well said that a bad judge will irt to injure a track than almost any other t 3 that can be named. And the same authority ■ good judge .- a level-headed, practical i - i in, familiar with the rules, the customs of the t Is ca miliar with horses and their drivers. Ex- i long i sperience, at that— with racing ■ ie make the competent judge. He ie a man of steel-like nerves, anxious for the 1 . and to do the right, having no enemies to and no favorites to reward. '■Why.'' said a man to a friend, in speaking of a close finish*, . _ gave my horse the heat, and we are i speaking terms." "You forget," said the "that that judge knows his business, and he was judging the horse, not you." The owner could inderstand how the judge could be his enemy yet give a decision iu his favor. To a good judge all horses are alike in the possibility of winning. He will never anticipate the defeat of a horse. It is his duty to see that the horse is not defeated by the tactics of the man behind him. To protect each driver 3ee that one has no undue advantage over the other is the ir' the judge. Edwin S, 2:US lias stepped in 2:10 sii Cleveland, and Jack Curry has also given the little gray pony trotter What Is Ir 2:11*4 ■"' mile within a quarter of a second of his recordi ir Looks as if Curry would .!;• i ■■- goodly portion of the money with Ids string this si as ■■ . ■ ■ - ■ irgi Blanc-hard is now = i takland, and bo ■■■'"' i" buy horsi s us - ■■■■■ pi sented. Mr. Blanchard during ■. 5 | robably sold more coach ■■-■ - ;■ nd fine roadsters than any man ,,l he looks as tf lie was good for ■ isini ss in the horse trade. Sweetheart, the gray ma it by Bay wood, owni d by \V. L. Bolton of VallejOj is gi tting some of the money over East in the hands of Parmer Bunch. At Wilkes! she started twice and took seeo'hu' money each time. The purses we're $400 each. At the sa ■ s Bunch started Alto Downs by [ran Alto and took down third naonev with him. ici ■;: stock if fine ■ ■,...-. 'ran - fire, rill resu me i-i1 -i ness ■ I _ .. -i .._... :; doors ' - - ■■ - ■ -: accessible from all ■ ■■ . onveri ienl I e> era! months, bul « il _ ■ is and of tin s; i li established foj all goods Dai 3 stnut g 'ding by Athablo, owned by Lewis Stock, took a pa i s >rd of 2:15% in the 2:19 pace al Santa Ana. and Kosie mare by Sid moor, owned by Geo. A. Pounder, took a record of 2:15% in the second heat. My Way, Jake Brolliar^s- daughter of Stone; way, paced the next two heats in i';'~';. ing hi r n cord. She won tin lasl In >: and 1 In i act 1 1 1 2 : 1 •> 14. 'i Ik re will be no Grand ' 'ircuit meeting al I dence this year, as the puritan law against bei g is to be en Eorci d. The Boston Globe, which is in the locality where harness racing lias received about its hardest jolt, says: "With all the hard jolts which tin- .light har- ness raeing sport is receiving this season there - to be an optimism in the industry. The stables a r the large training tracks are well filled with racing material, while every trainer has a gn.nl lisri of fSters who are taking their preliminary work in the racing game-1' It is true that harness racing has bei rather hard this season, but it will take many more such jolts to put it down and out. An ounce of practice is some times worth a pound of theory, (fere's what the practical horseman, John Bradburn, lias to say in his work on "breeding and developing the trotter,55 with regard to the develop- ment theory: "A filly intended for breeding pur- poses should be broken, trained and her speed de- veloped like a filly intended for racing purposes. If at the age of two or three she shows speed, is nicely gaited and comes up to your idea of a brood mare, ir is not necessary to train her longer, to race her in order to endow her with the ability to transmit speed to her pvogency. Extended development will not help her colts one particle. The Broncho 2:03%, one of the sensational pacers of .190o. won handily at Liberty ville, 111., July 4th. beating Baron Grattan 2:04%, Bolivar 2:06% and Citation 2:06 in two straight heats, the time being 2:05 and 2:05 Vj, very fast for the time of year. Baron Grattan was the favorite, selling at 110 to 47 for the field. Miss Malm 2:09%, the plucky little chestnut mare owned by Mr. J. D. Springer of Los Ajageles, con- tracted a fever sometime ago .and is now turned out to pasture. She may be taken up and started later in the year. Eange-bred horses are selling higher this year than ever before, and they are coming earlier than last year. Grass on the range has been good and the horses have fattened about a month before the usual time. Demand for them is very keen, especially for those of draft breeding. Mr. W, B. Veirs of M< g a< I id ay wit h in- mare < 'oney Islam which 1 Cal iforn ia on one of his Pr quenl trips to America. Coney Island is by St. Whi] out of Zora by Daly 2:15 ami was bred at Bos< D Stock Farm by the late Dr. Finlaw. The Illnstrat< Sporting ami Dramatic Xews of Melbourne e regard to race: "The winner, Coney Island, ;- ehestnut man- bnill on racy lines and a natural going without hopplep, or any other superfluous She was imported aboul I wo \ ■ ara -i- ■ I roni by her pr'esejil "\\ u. r. Mr. W. B. V.-irs. Her own- was congratulated after the mare's victory by fti - v, ho :v« t-c ph asi d to E in o«r inidsl sut h a g 1 sportsman as Mr. Vein who at greal I q. qs< brought this mare all tl from America and then started her in a £-2.Z rac for the stake alone, and to help the sport of ferottii in Victoria. tTnfortunat< ly we have Fi v sue can afford to run their horses on their merits 1 having copper on them. At the La Sal!.-. 111., meeting. Ju]y ."ti,. Easier l.y ?.',.'■ Basler won his first start this iffair and aft< r R1 - - . had w.-ii two heats in -:\':^ and 2:16^ the Hi horse took the next three in 2:H%4, 2:16^ _ g 1 time for a half-mile track. Jonesa B ■' only been oft' the cars a few Jays. At the sam< ■ - ie Los VngeJes horse, Abe Miller, by Ti ■ of Gazelle -ill',, won the 2:35 trot, which \. a five hi at race. Xhe first hi to Pharo -.-':■_ and in 51 cond to Bobby Gould in 2:21 \ ts w.f re in 2:23 ' , . _:_! L and 2:221 The ;' ■ a Libertyville, writ* - Palmei demonstrated to tin- many friends 0 fthe 1 pae< r. The Broncho, that - . championship ujase. As Ed Geers i 1 beaten but gai any horse in Amreica^ Deau ■ has been er< dit* -l with being lucky, " - i he rev< rse of tl \ cas .■. ■ lit- has had has been achieved through and tireless ivfcrk and where the element of lutd - been of the bad The Broncho a nail las fall .inst wh hes I'hen he was to Lexingto tin 1 ace at Liberty viil week she met with the same unfortunate a< r. was immediately extracted antiseptic remedies applied, and while shi -■■ little lameness, the injury will onli less conjpl icatious ensue. Canada is to enc.ourage stallion si ■ ws : ;i stantial manner. A beginning has been made b appropriation of $10,000, to be used in inei prizes at shows, making application for the pen; 1.. unity. Only horses pure bred and registered eligible-^ > compete for this money. A telegram from Providence, ~ti. I, to the attitude of Governor Utter against specu i on races the Grand circuit meeting at Narag Park has been declared off. The lates for th niug races at the same track claimed early i have also been cancelled. It is announced from New York that the pj >s are good for a heavy demand from Europe this mer for horses of the busser type. A firm iu B reports that large orders for such horses have al been placed with it. Without exercise it is impossible for the m ■ of the young horses to develop, hence the nee of a good sized field for them to run in. If yoi would have horses of endurance, give the colts Chance to develop their muscles, Kitty, a nineteen-year-old mare owned 1\> Trennery of the Butte Driving Club, recently matinee race over the Butte track, trotting her heats in _ :2S ' j and - :26. A high-class four-year-old trotter is causing siderable talk at the Woodland track. He is a Me- Kiuuey and is owned by William Hashagen. It is reported that Det Bigelow drove this horse four heats one day last week, the first in 2:17, the second in 2:10. the third in 2:141^. and the fourth in 2:13V4. This is a remarkable showing for a green four-year- old, and if the report is correct Mr. Hashagan un- doubtedly has a horse that is good enough to cam- paign where the big purses and stakes are hung up across the mountains. THE BREEDER AM) SPORTSMAN I H 4 I C-:_ PACING AT SANTA ANA. ■ ' ' - I with -"-' ' i ■ Way T -..v.- five heats in thi ■.tidily. The, - ' "' ' i ■ ■ 2:12 in.t ■ - day ha.l but - 'op Eye in Iv. ur-year-old by Athnd.m. (rot in - - low: ! - N> ■ mi I I ! ! :: :; " 4 5 —2:27 J _J 2:2814. - - - I II Sidmoor 2 1 2 4 2 Lthablc >■...,.■■ : - 3 - ,. - i lark) .... 4 2 I 2 .". Vim .-, 4 g - " -•J' i". Knight (Williams) .. ] 11 by i 'apt. Jones (I 2 3 2 ii i :: 2 :; —2:10%, 2:18, 2:17',. . : [urj 11 Bob Mason (Stribliug) 2 2 Time— 2:4ii. 2:26>£. iy Athadon-Jiinio (Walton i I 1 1 Titu- (Mosbi i ■> 2 2 n.l. ii. i Williams) :: :: :; ernut ( Wallace I 4 4 4 in. by Capt. 5 5 — 2:16%, 2:16%, 2:17. 2::'.". Bed Cloak- MeK'n 2 1 g > .hir (Wal- I 2 1 —2:26%, 2:27%, 2:27. GOOD RACING AT BUTTE. il at Butte, Mont., races were 2 to i"1". so ..! ill" heat win- Highlaml. the handsome black stal- lr. ami trained by Ted t in straight heals, taking a .ml heat. Both his beats ii splendid showing for a stallion ason and beeu trained l.nt %'ery -i imuaries ..t' the races follow: --. mile dash. |.i E. E. arlie first. Dan Misner's Edward II. - Carlsbad third. Hugh Wilson's Time, 2:2s. Troll . > • is .... in three, purse $200. — W. A. a. I won two straight heats i. T. I:. M .- 's Dolly '. third. minel's Bess Osborne fourth. B. D. fitrti. Time. 2:1'.'-'-,. 2:19c.. .--. mile dash, puree *200. — W. A. rie Maiden tirsr. .1. V. I Kit. -hi. Baron lei-ond, Dun Misner's II ewav third. B. i .. -..Ides Kerolite fourth. Tim.. 2:1s. i . . ins,, two in three, purse S.iOO. — l iptain won two straight heats. Louis *' Tue Anerti.u Boy second, John Gratz' Wol ; _ ,. 2:22',. Pacing wo in three, parse *l-"»". — H. .'.•m two straight heats. W. A •lr. "s ,,l, Silas King's Captain P. i THE WRONG LIST PRINTED. ' purported to • iigil.lc - eligibli Stanford Stake. Brown's bi Mis. S. V. 1: ,. M|. by UoDbi ll«. M. i. W. I . Me- Colly "e ,,,. William - Silver Hunter by Zombro, V. •■ McKinney. and Sutherl II Ii. , Occident Stake. .1. X Al,x " ..v McKinni i , l.r. I'. by !■■ W. R I,, f. by Xutw I Wilkes. T. I I McKi v. Pi ,,.,. m.,;,| |, \l. (;. Gill .;. by Kim,. r. p. Ki i "mi s ch. I i.. f. Hiawatha by Baron Brett... Geo. C. Need's ■ Baron by Barondale, E. C. P by Sutt.r. Th.es. Smith's ch. e. Prof. Heal. I by Xut- w I Wilkes, Sutherland It C'hadbonrne's *b. .-. Sam '■• by - | arm's cb. f. Lottie Dill.m l.y Sidney Dillon I eh. e. Krai,, Dillon by Dillon. I.. II. Todhnnter's I., e. Silver Hunter by 7. l.r... and I., e. Gerald ii. by Zombro, .Mrs. L. ■I. Ha-' l Judge Dillon l.v Sidney Dillon. Veil- dome Stock farm's b. ,. Alto Kinney by M. Kinney. 1. Mrs. Well, i l.v McKinney. Pal Foley's l,r. e. Major Montesol l.v Mont. Ther. ■ i,| and twenty. five I ■ ■ nt. It will be seen that several ..' eligible t.. both stakes, an. I quite eligible to tie Breeders1 Futuritv. SWEET MARIE AN EASY WINNER. RACING AT VICTORIA. four runni . (or trotters ami pacers made up a programmi ..t out quite n large erowd at the Victoria race track 'July 3d. The I.., won l.y B. ' '. King by Kino !■:,■ q mitre by Col -I Wis: Aim. .nt. C. A. Harrison's coll Mil:.. Director l.y Mon- tana Director was second, Sister Nell third and Vic- toria fourth. Mike Director bad just five weeks' work prior to the race and could not ., , three Mr. Harrison pul James Madisen up the first heat thinking l.iiu a Letter driver, hut after 1 . dges asked M,. Harrison to drive his colt. The popular landlord of tde him Id and ine lust heat was in 2:27! i . . will 1 a , with a little more time spent on him. He is a g 1 actor and g sjl :,i" cork. I'-. C. King £ ! going trotter that has been bushwhacking For about two years ami 2:1" mark over half-mile tin, - owned and trained by .1. Hollingshead, a young old man of 75 years, that puts I> id age theory clear out of business. Captain John l.v Tennysonian has made good the pre- diction of our friend < . A. Harrison that he is a race by winning his first two starts at Bdnlonton Northwest Tcrritorv the last week in In publishing the list ,.t entries ,-. meeting at Woodland, iu the last issue of this paper. the entry of I. I. Mother's black gelding The Elk l.y Tims, .!;, ni Pasadena H.etle. in the 2:24 class was nmitti .1. .1. C. Wallace and .Samuel Murphy, two fir- trainers and horsemen, are now located at George W. Ford's mile track at Santa Am. and have opened j. id. lie training stables. The horse busi. at Santa Ana. an.l the interest is inereasiuu'. The Mr. Ford's stallion Neernut 2:124 ;'r" »«*y highly thought of and there is : ustant demand for them for high-class drivers, matinee and race - y ■ withdrawn, the b turn, v - ■ | In i worth, move. I ovi I length at til. - - Summary. Match in. - ,.n.l. Marie, l.r. m. l.y M.K by larr's Malnl.rino j j Wentworth. I.Ik, g.' l.y Suprii Mel argo I Tiverton, 1.. g Tin, THE CONCORD MEETING. One of thi given at (uncord was pulled uff over thi mile track then ,,,, h,,. Fourth of July, it v ranged and conducted by the Concord Driving an.l much credit is due Secretary llorgai, an.l efficient manner in which the meeting was ducted. Th- events, besides a baseball game beta I nines, which was won l.y tie The first race was thi Pilot, with .'. - - i. made by Pilot. The second event was a mixed race, which wi the pacer Martinez Bur. with the trotter M second and the trotter Key Wilkes third . > the fastest heat in this race. The :;:llii trot was won l.y Kern. Wilk. - A very large crowd enjoyed the •!..; being larg i and other vehicles t.. witness th Everyb' highly pleased with thi which the races were main . Messrs. A. <■. Andrews, Supervisor Randall and i Wallace. -y Summaries. Pacing, _ Pilot 2 I Sister to Bi n F I :: Flyaway ;: J Time— 2:22 j, 2:S Mixed. 2:40 Martinez Bay, p 1 ! 1 Mt. Diablo, t 2 I Ray Wilkes, t :; :: 2 Tim. — -l-.:,:,, 2:21 1-3, - Trotting. 3:00 class. Roach '- 2 I 1 K.i,.. Wilkes 1 ! _ Time— 2:j.1. 2:"::. 2:".::. It is the intention to _ . liar two or three days' harness meeting (his fall, and it can I.. ceasforly carried out with a judicious arra nnd the use of a generous amount of pr- ink. SPF.i TATiil:. The judges at Overland Park. Denver, decided that Mr. s. s. Bernard, a wealthy Colorado owner, was guilty of instructing his trainer, Bd Davis, to pull his horse. J. .!. M.. Jr.. in tie- first hen. last week, ruled Mr. Bernard off the track and fined the driver $Rln. Beruard ha- appealed I American Trotting A-- > this WANTED- A BREEDERS" BUREAU. Loa Angeles, July Bd, 1906. I BDpposc thai you have noticed, in the New 5Tork papers, hew several gentlemen belonging to the Jockey » lub »i thai city, have instituted a Br* Bureau foi the further dissemination of thorou b] I in the interior •■! that State. We need juat auch an institution here. The results "ill be easily seen in an improved type of horses. Mr. Miller gave \t, Reski by Lamplighter, a horse that has cam- paigned i"! b«* i ral Beasooe and established a good reputation I mj Mr. Keene will proably be willing to give Kuroki aud Oyama at the close of the present season; Mr. Belmont has already given Don de Oro and Margrave, both horses of noted speed and oa; and William K. Vanderbilt, the largest win- ning <'«Qtr iu France this year, has sent over his $25, I stallion Halma, the aire of Alan a Dale, because he rinds him unsuited to tb^ French mares. They have already scut ont six stallions to be bred iu the "trooly rooral" districts of the great Empire State and, before the opening of the next breeding season, they will have at least thirty. It is easily to be seen Hint a good deal of this has been none for political effect. At the last session of the New York Legislature a bill was introduced by a country member named l,ausiuy which, if it had passed and received the exe- cutive approval, would have Hosed up every race- track in That State. Mr. Belmont and several of his confreres iu the Jockey Club went up to Albany and discovered that the blow was aimed at the poolrooms all over the State rather than at the racetracks, so they gave pledge that no racing intelligence should be sent ont from the tracks while racing was in progress. Tliis they accomplished by putting up high screens above the fences along the homestretch, so that neither the names of the jockeys uor scratches could be seen. In this way they have kept the pledges made to the country members at Albany, which secured the defeat of the Lansing bill. Now. this "Breeders' Bureau" is a sop to the hay- seed i 'evherus and with a thoroughbred standing in every Western county of the State, the Jockey Club have evidently secured "a friend at Court'' in the forthcoming Legislature that will defeat in advance any such propositions as the Lansing bill of last ses- sion. It is money well expended for the reason that the stallions donated for this purpose are failures as racing sites bat amply good to mate wTith common mares with a view to raising the general grade of business horses. 1 have always been an advocate of thoroughbred blood in the trotter, not that I believed it gave an increase of speed but because 1 believe it creates more nerve force and will power to sustain the extreme effort at the end of a desperately contested heat. Nor do I want it any too close to the front. I want a trotting-bred sire mated with the daughter of a trot- ling-bred stallion; and for a second dam a mare by a trotting or pacing stalliou out of a mare nearly thoroughbred. Here is an example: James Madison _: l 7:;:— sir.-, Anteeo 2:16^ by Elec- tioneer; Auteeo's dam by A. W. Richmond and second dam by Bonnie Scotland'. James Madison, dam by Ceo. M. Patchen Jr. -:-"'•_•; grandam by American Boy. Jr.*"; great grau- dain by Lance. The stallions in this pedigree that were strictly tIi iroughbred are marked with a and American Boy - Mr. Williamson, who brought, him to this country, ,ij,I not claim that he was more than fifteen- ths thoroughbred, the cold cross coming through ird dam. who was by Terhime's Shakespeare, a ■ I.' it to Ohio from New Jersey. Now you know that Anteeo also contained an infusion of thoroughbred blood through Simpson's Blackbird, who was by Cain- den, s t shark, and he by American Eclipse; who w-as also the sire of Lance found on the dam's side. Bu I - I a stickler for thoroughbred blood on both sides of :i pedigree. Stamboul 2:07C, had none in him till you get back to Messenger, imported a century ago, and yet all who saw the beautiful brown BtalHon during his lifetime will bear me out in the as- sertion that Stamboul possessed as much quality as stallion then standing in the stair. No, sir; I want the thoroughbred blood on the dam's side and about two generations back, at that. Given a supply of cheap thoroughbn d sires to mat,, with com- mon mar. s throughout the State and we shall have ry stables rilled, by 1925, with horses capable ol trotting, or pacing down into the 2:30 class with- out very severe training. It means a general improve- ment of the everyday horse. T do not look for a 2:30 from one mare in twenty for the first two generations, but after that I think 1 can reasonably expect a 2:30 from a mare whose breeding is of the kind that "getfl lost in the w K'" as Colonel Balta Peyton say. Moreover, there is a military proposition involved iu this matter. The Spanish war got away with all the old skates and left us free to breed from nothing but good material. We have now the opportunity to begin right and that is by breeding our common mares to thoroughbred stallions lor a starter and then mating their female progency with registered trottiug or pac- ing sires. We may live to see the day when we be- come involved in auother foreign war, aud if we do, we -hall need cavalry horses. The outbreak of the Civil War saw the Northern troops whipped ou v\ery possible occasion by the South, sa far as cavalry en- gagements were concerned. And why .' Because the Southerners were mounted on horses of thoroughbred lineage aud the Northerners on New England-bred nags called Morgans, the worst overrated horses iu the world 's history. We may have to face a similar condi- tion of affairs again, though I pray God otherwise. There are at least a dozen men in this State that could afford to give one thoroughbred stallion each to inaugurate a Breeders' Bureau similar to that already organized in New York. I know of one or two at Santa Anita that "never would be missed,"' and there are some in the northern part of the State to whom the Lord High Executioner's remark would apply with equal force. If the breeders will get together and or- ganize such an institution they can have my services for secretary of the concern until January 1, 3907, after, which I should expect to be paid as other people are paid. 1 am for breeding upward aud believe that the mating of common mares with thoroughbred stallions will result a general improvement of our farm and live stock, which I have designated under the genuine term of "business horses." HIDALGO. further and say I am quite sure he n< the habits. On his small salary be - ojld ai raise two champions and to-day is a happ;.' an ce'ssful horseman. Others can do likewise. C. A. HAP.KJ-. Victoria, B. C duly 5. 1906. AMATEURS HAVE BRED CHAMPIONS. Developing the light harness horse by amateurs is not such a hard job as many people imagine. To develop a well-bred bird dog is interesting. It is a pleasure to note the different stages of his education, and when thoroughly developed his canine intelligence is surprising. Yet all that dog can do is be your friend and boon companion, and a good aud faithful friend he is. But all that and more is true of the well-bred colt. There is an unfailing interest in watching his prog- ress from the time he stands on the uncertain legs of colthood till the time arrives to put harness on him. If you are endowed with ordinary intelligence you will by that time have gained his confidence, and will soon have him stepping along in front of you. and will feel a thrill of pleasure when he begins to step out; you -watch his ears play back and forth; he takes hold of the bit, and you almost hear him say, "Watch me. boss, watch me step. " "I am your friend. ' ' Later on you begin to develop his speed and brush him along when yon find a soft smooth piece of road, and when another teamster comes behind you your colt's racing instinct shows itself; he squares away and steps ont ami you almost hear Ion) viv. "See me step, boss." Later on you possibly have a race horse; you train him and race him yourself ami you acquire no bad habits from the association and dev- elopment of your colt. On the other hand your health is better; your blood flows faster; your muscles de- velop; you come home from a ride behind your oolt, roadster, or race horse "with a good feeling all over you and a good appetite. Possibly some other fellow beat you. That's a small matter. You had the men- tal anil physical excitement and the companionship of your horse, and if you are one of nature's noble- men you will be willing to try again. If many of our narrow-chested business men and rich men who spend day in and day out poring over ledgers in a frantic effort to get not rich {they are that already), but richer, richer, would turn fur a few- hours from harassing business cares, or the doubtful pleasures furnished by the smoky, ill-ventilated poker room to the open road and try their hands at develop- in- some well-bred colts or driving some good road- sters they would find themselves amply repaid. It would be a good turn for themselves and a bad one for the doctor and undertaker. To own and develop a good colt is not so expensive. It means only fewer cocktails a day an. I fewer cigars and fewer poisonous cigarettes; and there is always the chance that you may be the lucky amateur who will develop a high-class horse. C. W. Williams, the developer of Axtell, that was sold by him for $105,1 was a rank amateur, a telegraph operator at a tank station in Iowa, r guess Williams must have passed up the cocktail route and the poker gam.- when he purchased the dams of Axtell and Allerton, 1 ma; go WINNING ON THE HALF MILE TEASES. Charles De Ryder raced his horses at tit Watering meeting of the Cedar Valley circuit last weefe where th£ purses all had a uniform value of $400 each. On the 3d of July, the opening day, he won both his starts, the first in the 2:20 pace with the Fresno mare. The Donna by Athadou. .She won in straight heats, the time being 2:22*4, &&<*% and 2:18%. There were four other starters, Lulu D., Brown Ht!, iM^.ss Wilk- ceps and Melrose W.. who finished in the order named. Dekyder's winner in the 3:35 trot was the Santa Rosa gelding Charley Be Kb n by Lynwooc! "W. Mart Rollins' horse had it all his owu way anti he won in 2:24, 2:24% and 2:24%. Those behind him were Ralph. Snoopy and Lady Dale. On the second day of the meeting 12,000 people were present. In the 2:10 trot De Ryder started Dr. Frasse 2:121-j by Iran Alto 2:12'4. The tract n .. was broken by Pat Ford, the winner, who tnrttec i beat in 2:1314. Dr. Frasse did not win a he£.t„ but he was the contending horse in every heat aud was only beaten by/ a slight margin in the fastest heat of the :■■ M In the 2:05 pace there were five fast ones to start for the money. Graft 2:05Vj ^~as the winner in straight beats, breaking the track record by putting in three heats in 2:09"^. 2:0914 and 2:09^. In this raee De Ryder took second money, with Alpha W. 2:08 being second in every heat. On Thursday, July 5th, Mr. De Ryder hat a starter in all three races. In the 2:30 pace he started The Donna and she won in straight heats over, a g of five pacers. The time was 2:19%, &T9% an< 2:194£: an easy raee for the Fresno mare. In the 2:2o trot. Charley Bcldeu took bis second race of the meeting, winning in straight heats. The dis- patches give the time as 2:2412, 2:2414 and 2:14^4, but it is probable there is an error in th-= "time of the last heat, as while the Lynwood W. horse •: ;> tiate a mile in that time, it is not likely that such speed was necessary to win. In the 2:15 pace there were tour start Mr. De Ryder's entry being the Welcome mare Babbie. She took third money and was second the 2:141/4. Babbie is rounding to and will be - tc finish in front later on. THE "OLD GLORY" AUCTION. In this issue of the Breeder & Sports ton Company announce their annual " auction, the greatest of all light harness which opens in Madison Square Garde* York City, on Monday. November 26th. lowing; the close of the National Hoi- St tinues for two weeks. Consignments 6i . stock from the breeders of California and to* -~ are solicited for this event, and in view of th< - i + ex- cellent demand for racing material an throughout the entire Ivtst. coupled will shortage of material in thai section, it seem; - the breeders of this section should rise to tl consign their stock and reap the benefit, once in catalogue position and the benefit f vertising is given early consignors it w< write at once to Fasig-Tipton < oi Square Garden, New York city, and el I what vou will have to offer in the great THE FOURTH AT DAVISVILIT.. The races at Davisville on the Fourth ;.; July were well attended, people from all pan- being present. The races were very closi id ex- citing. In the pacing race Sam Lillian! "> Sleep} J won first money. Del Grieve aud Ora Wright s • .tries finished second and third. In the trotting race < any Montg >n - Fissel and Fred Smith had horses "' gomery 's horse won. Smith was se< third. Frank Wire's sprinter won the running race and George Hoag's horse won the l'u_. . ee. — Woodland Mail. Over 2u0 trotters and pacers are in train: _ Agricultural Park, Los Angeles, which is more than double the number being driven :;t any othpc nia track at the present time. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" UORITY of match races the one to come off at Read vi lie, Mass., July 4th, be- - v- r Marie, Tiverton and Went worth was great race. The weather caused a postpone* unsil the following Saturday, and then Mr. • great trotter went lame and had to be Weatworth was not able to make Sweet Mar ■ -■■-■■ her fastest and she won iii straight beats, both of which wen* in 2:07%. She won the last heat by foui 'ill was going easy. The sympathy of every horseman was with Mr. Gwathmey, who lost ■ley. amounting to $2,500, and did not hav :Eance to start Tiverton for it. But those the gentleman know that there is not a who is a mure graceful loser. Let r Sweet Marie and Tiverton will meet the year when both are in the pink of condi- -/inner will have the world's race record - over. - ANGELES MEETING will open Wed- next, duly I8th, with an excellent programme t that will continue four days. Fin in entries received, and which was pj iat< r3 :as last week, a first-class meeting should 2:09 pace, which is the feature of the dos ig Thomas Hughes' brown MeKinney geld- ■ ■ Mac will probably be the favorite, but if R. 2:10 and the other entries he member of Ins sire's 2:10 list when iaished. Tin.* 2:15 trot, to l--.- decided the b I four entries, but should all start. dent and fast contest should result. The 1 .Durfee's filly Bellemont 2: 1 ■'■ Queer Knight 2: 14'j. Lady J - 2:16, There Bhould be heats around with the winner hard to pick if entire programme is a good on*-, and j een horses will ram fast records before Agi icultural Park is in fine shape should \i>it the Southern metropolis in ie.\t week. » - more gi adual than \ be develop- [lower of a draft horse or the speed . nd in a few othei wa; manently impressed than in pushing f ■ ■ rapidly. John J. Kelly of the Monterey Agricul- tural ■'■ writes us that a fair and rare meet- _ ■ n at Sanilas from September 1— t li V | r igramme of raring will be publisl < rfection, and elearl} her speed rate ca- pacity is yet unknown. Sin- ean easily beat 2:10 now. and Sanders thinks her easily good for a mile in 2:05 and better this year. The same afternoon Carrie Dillon, a three-year-old chestnut filly, by Sidney Dillon, and who Mr. Sanders declares is as much like Lou Dillon l:os'L. as two peas, trotted the last quarter or" a brisk mile in 3'2 Seconds, while, to cap the Sidni Dillon climax for the Harry I'll! yearling stud, trotted an exhi bil ion qu: rter ii seconds. Other fasl youngsters by Sidney Dillon were "stepped a bit" during the afternoon, and certainly :i most remarkable lot era they are. To be* sure, Millard Sanders, who developed arid marked Lou Dillon 1:58%, is just about the most successful colt trainer and s] I developei in the world, but liner ran make speed where speed does not exist, and without native latent Bpeed even Sanders could not have dont what has Sidni j I lillon.. OLD STALLIONS. \ . i ■ wants Tn know I q< ag< al ■ We may truthfully reply thai we do not know and we do m.T belli ve tli:if :i n v unr >■{-■■ I. ier,\ -. Jf ;ill depends on the horse. We recall, for instance, that Al- monl -1 r. 2:26, « as a vigorous len 1 hirty-two yea i- of age a ad bei ng all >'■■■ ■ i mai e that year got her wil h foj ed con- dition of his t" ! - it i- plain lI thirty-two years of ag< ■ ;■ install.-.' which mi be g en is that of ; which at twenty-five years of agi gol a1 least twenty-six out of thirt rered in foal, for two of that number abort ad twenty-four produced I,; ,,,-j foals. Two othi r man died and only two of the thirty were proved to be barren On tii. uld be cited in whiefa the sellers rave discovered so much excellence in the last crop of foals sired by a sialtion sold as described that they have tried to repurchase, and failed, th< better knowing a g I thing when n It is a mistake to part with a getter simply because there an iu the neighborhood where be^haa made Ins success. it' tre stallion has not proved a getter oj good corts re should be parted with long before ><> baa been three or four seasons in the stud al Tin- may be infallibly detected in his nd yearlings. If trey b they never will lie good, it' they a ions are tha will do bet ter in his full maturity. Trat is why i in service. 1 r may be argm i ■■■',, ; seeh improve] should keep parting with his row ■ placing trem by younger animals. T':: iitalde prop- osition theoretically, but we contend thai . | ■ . | ■ "Neve* throw away dirty water until you have < lean.'' Using a young and untri as to tre qual- ity and number oi Witr an old and campaign i wise may be anticipated. So long as a tried - is i ired b iliom will do a profit abl stud and th< plan is to add anol not to part with i be old on< and The success of the old stager imbues the patrons with con- fidence in the new i moral certainty that the fillies by the first .ill be mated with the !., ■ i i.iMii-. iii this in. i up to tl interested. As I goes on the young in the stud, bis ] one to 1 home, and so on to lion for the price out of him while such a thing if bceau fillies have n We can recall one •a i- old ws [,000. The own* r I much thought of selling u| ri it was made by but as a mai fact for one of the distant neighbors. The i ■■ paii ami d il ownership, while he got more busi oess than horse that i ell as 1 by virtue of this fa< iold on to I In good sire that i~ ■ :■ ars." This , sion from the point first fact that the inquirer Btated . I ....... I ■ i,. guessed In- would I ag :..i - Gazette. *• WM Illlllliii ROD, GUN AND KENNEL in III*' J-'" in |i> .in n herewith: i u'.- Conducted by J. X. DeWitt | H,ttl>ttttlllllM»trtTMft*******""«**"l'«'"***»*»»*'**l''*»*»''ll"'1***i>* president, replied happily »nd said man; ,r ,,f the grandest Roman of them all. Mr. . i rophj , 8 - cheer P in his honor. The vietorious [Hinois team then received handsome silver flasks individually. The Preliminary Handicap and the State team eon.- ra ffi .'ii H"- second day, June 20th. Weather conditions were unfavorable. The day opened with little wind and much haze, accompanied by a drizzling ,: in. which continued into the afternoon, when a heavy wind and hard downpour of rain stopped the- shoot for .-in hour. The Preliminary Handicap was at 100 targets, un- known angles, $7 entrance, distance handicap 14 to 22 yards, high guns. $100 added money and a $50 trophy to the winner. There were 24il entries. Chauncey M. Powers of Decatur, III.. E.l Voris of i ■rawi'.n-.lsville, ln.l., and F. W. Edwards of Ports- mouth, O.. tried for first place with 93 each. In the shoot-oft'. Powers scored SO straight and won, Edwards 17. Voris 1(1. Powers received $122.50. Edwards $110.25, Voris $98. Heikes. Huff. Squires and Bell, with 92 each, received $67.35 apiece. The 91 's received :?2 blow down tent poles, send lers whirling, almost lift the light - from thei I affect the equilibrium ,.i' spectators as well as shooters. Such was the day c. a. II.. long stablished, much heralded of the American shooting world. As severe a > ability has not been made in any of the six ing national tournaments and 94 out of loo Ltions, is a marvelous performance, the lame of which now rests upon F. E. Rogers of St. Mo. There were 224 regular entries :it $10, 22 forfeits at ntries at $15 and 200 added, less targets, making .*2.H74 the lot purse. Besides tin cup pre- sented by the Interstate Association, Mr. Rogers se- cured the first money of $267:40. In see,, ml place were Boll of Blue Island. 111. His partner on 93 was Geo. L. Lyon of Durham. X. i '. This was worth __~_r. apiece. L. I. Wade of Dallas. Texas, wade.l int.. 02 alone and secured $187.15 for his work. Six men were rewarded with $96.10 for 91 smashes, and were W. H. Heer, Concordia. Kas. ; D. A. Upson, t-'levelmd; Ed O'Brien, Kansas city; .1. R. Taylor, Newark. (I.; W. S. Boon, Jewell, la., and G. E. glieny, Pa. R. Miller, W. R. Crosby and .1. M. Hawkins had to be satisfied with $53.45 for scores Five broke 89 and one got $32.05 for their pains, twelve more received $26.70 for 88, wdiile seven with 87 got the same amount. Eighteen 86 's drew $19.25 each, the first time in years that such low scores have drawn money. This feature, according to many. will be of inestimable service to next, year's Grand ican, in that possible contestants will reason skill to be somewhere in the vicinity of money drawing power. Last year the high scores were enough to discourage a few. When 94 per cent reaps $3.80, the average shooter puts on his thinking cap and stays at home. The piling up of seores was watched with interest, and the bulletin board man had his own troubles in transferring the totals from squad sheets to the board, e eat was the crowd of interested onlookers. Con- nie figuring was done when the fourth twenties nie in by shooters and missionaries alike, and the report soon swept around that Rogers of St. L-'uis could go out with 90. When bis turn came he was followed by a raft of people. He let two get, away, not at all strange in the gale of wind blowing. How the shooters conld stand and shoot at all was a marvel to the horde of spectators who with difficulty held on to their hats and clothes. When it was found 1». A, Upson could land near the top he was watched with interest. He went out with 9L This left only _ Roll, who could tie Rogers' score by going Straight, a particularly stiff proposition from his han- uistance of 19 yards under the prevailing con- ditions. He did some very fine work in smashing 19, the target that fooled him being a left quarterer sail- ing high out. of his load. Thus the contest was. over and F. E. Sogers, an old-time shooter with a handicap of 17 yards had wod the Grand American Handicap of 19 Mr. Rogers shot an L. C. Smith automatic ejector, with the Hunter one-trigger — a winning combi- nation. His load was 3Vi drains Du Pont smokeless, J1.., ounces. 7Cj chitted shot in a Leader shell. After the last shot had been fired the crowd saw the prizes presented in front of the clubhouse by President Haskell of the Interstate Association. The huge crowd filled all the available space roundabout, including the clubhouse porch. Mr. Haskell first Thanked the Indianapolis Gun Club and praised the facilities of its grounds. He presented the prelim- inary trophy to Mr, Irby Bennett in the absence of the winner, Mr. C. M. Powers. Mr. Bennett, the pre- W« c. I! K. I). \Y .1. .1. P. .1. J. O. L. B. R. w E. Gu G. D. T. F. A G Shot at. nil M. Powers 1 \V. Kahler O. Heikes A. Upson R. ' losbv M. Hawkins R. Taylor (20) E. Sogers (17) w. Bell (in) L. D. Morrison . . (2n) X. Ford J. Squier (19) Dunnill S. Rhoads H. Heer (21) O'Brien (20) y Ward (19) Maxwell (19) E. Hickey (18) E. Hubby (19) S. Fuller (19) M. Hatcher (19) J. Roll '. . (19) BS 93 - 141 - 91 IS 92 - s 85 - s7 4 89 i :;17 si; 340 7 s.; - '7 317 92 Bl 138 7 88 5 -- - - 315 92 - 91 - ' 91 ■ - '.in ! 12 83 i 85 -- 89 " - 8S 140 _ ^7 -7 - 90 -ill B5 85 93 .'■'■11 The California Wing Clnb shoot al . '.< July 1st drew a fair attendance of visiting shooters. The clay was a most fni- an outing at the traps. The birds a rule, strong anil swift. In the regular club purse mar 2 pig ons straight scores were shot by Otto Fendner f: 30-yard peg. W. L. Nielsen of E^_ and Ed Schultz (29 yards). Feu'iner n \ championship form again, and rs one : and reliable shots to be found among "of.st trap- shooters. Nielsen gave evidence of having til- ing-eye that will land him in the c-1 as& Ed -Schultz, who used a Smith single pgg ^ in good form all day long, in the club ra-.re ar seven-bird pools he grassed every :._ pped for him. Greene, another single-trigger - some good scores. The club medal - place Sunday. This event has beer, time being. A special match at 12 birds between Ac! and ' ' Wilson ' ' was won by the latter. A: - supply of pigeons was exhausted the - fcerfi _ in clay target smashing, Schultz ; ng high guns in several squad events. The scores in the several live-bird events were: Club shoot, 12 birds — Feudner. 3 Nielsen. 25-12; Ed Schultz. 29-12 29-11'; Tur- ner. 26-11; Kleveshal, 25-11; &re« . Prior, 28-10; Nanman. 29-10; Shields 28-3 _"-A. Seven-bird pool shoots $2.50 30 yards rise — Schultz, 7, 7. 7: Ni - . 7, ■ , Prior, 7, 7. 7; Nauman, 7. 7. 7; Walsh. 6, < 7; Turner, 6, 7. 7; Feudner, 6; Greer •": "Wilson," 7. Six-bird pool sho.-ts, $2.50 entran yards rise — Greene 6, Prior 6. Walsh, Tiiriur and Nauman withdrew on losing the i . third birds respectively. Captain Thos. L. Lewis of the Union Gun Clnb and Otto A.Bremer, late of S20 Keariry -..—+, associated in business under the nsme of 0': A. Bremer Company, with temporary headquar- 162 Church street. The new firm will deal in guns, rifles, a full ! sporting goods and fishing tackle. G.:nemithmg and repairing will also be attended to. Both Lewis and Bremer are well known and lar with the devotees of shotgun and rifie, and <■ doubt be able to develop a paying business. Golcher Bros, are now open and doing business in the gun. ammunition and sporting goods line, a new emporium, on the south side of Marke* near First. A committee composed of T. A. Work, Chas. Few. Walter Little, A. L. Schaufele. W. H. Varien and Cecil Gretter are endeavoring to. arrange fo a blue rock tournament next month, in Monterey. San Pedro, Orange county, has a gun club, wbien recently incorporated. F.- D. Foot is president; White is vice-president, and Frank Burns secretary. The club has purchased sixty acres of land near New- port, the site chosen for club house and grounds beinfe an ideal one. ■■ Barber Company have leased tin- g i» they formerly conducted their sporting tfarket Btret I , a nd wi >pen od Market — not over . :.ti..n. TRADE NOTES. Hun Club r< to-morrow. Tin programme will be the is was originally adopt* lot this A special event is also . 25 targets, $1.26 entrance, distance handi- cap 14 *•> 20 yards. This contest is the United States, <• ing made, and should pro> i -v«-nt at all h throughout tlie country. There v*.ts some lively shooting at the Vallejo traps on the Fourth. at the last shoot of the Vallejo Gun < int. Walter Bouey, * '. L. Wiseearver, A. J, Co I J. W. the high guns in their various classes, with that they hold the clan medals for the next twO weeks. The ml) score was: Expert class — W. Roney 25, M. A. Clark 23, William I bappell 23, Clyde Drake 23, W. Beveridge *9 ami K. W. Carter 17. Class A— A. J. Comfort -I. P. Magistrini 20, J. H. Burnett 10 and 1 >. Be> eridge 16. < lass B — < '. L, Wiseearver 21, W. White 21, A. Rddgers l"i. L. Shouse 16 and W. King 15. C. L. Wiseearver and \V. White tossed up tin- first place .and Wiseearver w - ' Qass < — .1. W. Blias 1S>, O. L. Rose 13 and A. Sessarego 9. In the team shoot the squad led by William i imposed of J. A'. O'Hara, <'. L. Wiseearver, ttj and Walter Roney, won the "first try-'. M. A. Clark's team of P. Magistrini, Dan Grimes, e and W. Gugan, by a score of :||( to S3, and i 80. An Enviable Record. Have ; Reliable*1 holds up its n ■ liability and <-rb ■ 91 "i import- Ar the Grand American a1 rndia Walter Mutt', with the "Old Reliable," won the ssionafc ohampionship with 145 out of 150. Had yoi ticed at the New Yorl . Buf- falo, N. V.. June 12-15, thai the J . John ■ out of 180. 9 I gi ■ Irickson, witl faun -Martin, with : of 160. Second day, 6rst _ '-. K. Kirk over. Third day, tirsr general average, John 148 crat of 160; tied by J. E. Heudrickson. All used 'he famous "Old Be! _ manufi . not pleased with the I a beautiful gue. giving with a rai _ _ ' ' A. * Mr. E. E. Drake, the Pacific Coast manager of the '. M. < '. and Remington Arms Coi's agency, ret pity during the week from Lis recent Eastern We regret most sincerely to state that Mr. I .'. A. Haigbt, one of our most popular and widely known •men, is still confined in one of the city (on of illness. Mr. Haight's ailment may be traced to a recent attack of appeni While he is not dangerously ill, it is believed he will aide to leave the institution for a number of We are sure that Mr. Haight has the sym- of every sportsman on the Pacific 'oast anil trust that his recovery to perfect health may be a FISH LINES. Fly-fishing on the Truckee is reported to hi an.l improving daily. Excellent catches are being ke Yahoe, T and Webber lake Black bass and striped bass fishing is good ou Russian River. Anglers can use Duncan's as a base of operations up or down stream with profit. mon fishing in Monterey Bay is on in full swing. Last Sunday Walter Burlingam£ of this city lauded nineteen fish, all o -e, trolling off Capitola. Other good catches have been reported daily. The salmon are coming up the Coast from Monterey, iring the sardines and anchovies. ampbell of Sausalito and F. W. King twenty-three fiue fish outside the Heads last Sunday. They fished from a power launch. Other Hatches have been made off Bolinas. A number >n the Wert Virginia State championship with a s< ■ ■ ing U. 3i\ i Mr. W. H. Heer was high gun at th« Kentucky State shool May 33-24 with a score of S41-35U lie -''"r his regular U. M. < '. load and a 3 The *$ebraska State chan i was also won by IT. M. C shells, Mr. L. J, < opps shooting 24-25. Mr. Bd O'Brien _ U. M. C. shells, wirli a score of 470-500, while the Bird trophy, won by Mr. Maxwell, and the Thorpe trophy, won by Mr. Thorp.-, both went to the credit of 1*. M. C. shells. At the Michigan State shoot, Oand Rapids, Mr. R. 0. lb ikes broke 112-450, si ting V. M. C. shells in a Remington autoloading shotgun. Mr. William Ca won the Michigan State amateur championship ing U. M. c. shells. While the expert and semi pjonships of Michigan were won by Messrs. Scott .and Kelsey, respectively, shooting U. M. 0. ^shells. The State championship of North Carolina was won •with U. M. C. shells by Mr. Geo. L. Lyon. Mr. Walter Huff broke 373-400 targets at this tournament with U. M. C. shells. At the Ohi - - >t U. M. C. shells nun clean sweep. The wins are as follows: High gen- Etverage won by Mr. R. 0. -H . M. < . shells and a Remington aul . shotgun, with a score of 490-520. Ohio State Journal trophy, won by Mr. Hark. Press P"sr trophy won by E. Watkins. an.l Sportsmen's Review trophy won by R. < ). Heikee and his son Horace, are the of interest won by D. M. C. shells. BARKS. -e ^'ranfield will superintend the Stockton show. Sixty-five enps have already been promised as special prizes. Stookdale Kennels' production, the good Pointer Oleawood was recently* killed by jumping over a, railroad roping and falling forty feet. He was owned by Dr. Ralph Hogan of Los Angele*. . ge- Klexner's Bull Terrier bitch, a sister to Hawthorne Queen Lillian whelped eight pure white puppies one day this w K.Courtney Ford's English Setter bitch Loveknot ( Mercury-Sweetheart '« Lost! has been sent East by Hon.- i has. .N. Pest to be served. Averages Reported. Walla Walla, Wash., .Tune 21-23— P. Bolhan won first amateur and tied with E. Hotaling ; eral average, breaking 92*4 per ■ both gentlemen shooting " Du Pont." Mr. Holohan e championship medal. E. F. Confarr wou second amateur and second general average, breaking i.t 580, shooting "Infallible.'1 He also wi r,.n medal. F. McBroom won third amateur and third general average, breaking per cent out of 580, shooting * ' Du Pont.'" The Anaconda cup was won by E. < '. Garrati, - 'New E. ' ". " (Improved.) The Multnomah medal was won by s. i. ('owing, shooting '* Du P. J 91 per cent. A Clean Sweep. Wind gun _ won first pi. Target Handicap tournament Fbis g for Which • and Wind ■ - a eonvinc _ | wonderful marksinanship ;n the opening day. The majority of tne shoot* region found that the birds we:-. I and that th- :;man should wait untii in the season. Th. Hotel Driard. Victoria. E - as to spend your summer vacation. THE FARM ! BALE OF HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS. sixth semi-annual Breeclew' Coni meat Sale, which was pulled off a! Grounds, at Syracuse, X. v.. n particular. Breeders were pres States and Canada, ond i , of their names appear among the purchasers. It is impossible to men- tion all the sales worthy of special However, we cannoi refrain ii speaking oi Johanna \ ei oon De consigned by A. A. Cortelyou and -. i bj G. D. Sherman; raekje consigned by P. P. Snowies and purchased by Woodcrest Farm, and i . be be Sol, consigned by H. ■\" Moyer, also purchased by Woodcrest Farm. Thev brought, respectively. IQ .;.|,,n and $2,600. The latter is a magnificent specimen of the i (1. She has a record of 20.858 ads of fat, and it is believed that is capable of raising her record -_■-. pounds or bettor. Harry ^ in- , s evidentlv took a liking to this . . as he bid $2,500, but Woodcrest Farm prevailed. An interesting feature this sate is the fact that the price paid for this cow overtopped the price I for auv cow in the recent Cooper sale of Jerseys by $100. S. D. W. i-eland managed the sale with credit :o himself, and Colonel Kelley was in usual good form. The 162 head sold brought $37,065, an average of $22$. The 20 head consigned by Wing E. Smith averaged $159; 1? head con- signed by Wooderest Farm averaged $187; ■■"head by Stevens Bros.-Hast- ;? Co.. *174: 21 head by A. A. Cor- . $289; 25 head by T. A. Mitchell, $189; 15 head by H. A. Mover, $377; 33 head by P. P. Knpwles, $267.— Holstein-l'riesian World. i GOOD FOE TURKEYS. ■■ [t should never be forgotten that in the wild state their food was the bugs, worms, seeds, etc.. which they could find for themselves, and which were I tinted for and scrambled after con- tinually. There was then no over feed- upon rich unnatural foods that im- paired health and produced bowel trou- or other ailments that naturally v unwholesome food. They sub- sisted by their own efforts in the wild State, while now they are quite too ftf ii forced to eat unnatural foods that are furnished in hope of forcing them to an unnatural growth.-' Wet or sloppy foods are u >r reeom- led for young turkeys. ••Food should be given young tur- keys) quite early in the morning and at' frequent intervals during the day. Never over feed them, in" use dis- re in providing plentifully for their necessities. Give them all they will eat willingly and no more. Avoid the use of rich foods, grains in hulls. and millet seed, whir:: is not good for n while they are young; a little of this seed, however, may - they ■ older. Too much hard-J ■ is bad for them, while a reasonable of oread is beneficial. ■ i oarse sand is excellent fo _■ and if onsfi-isnt :£ favj : hand no will be nee plenty if grit of some kind :- ■ ■ •■ ssi r. for hout it the poults can not grind their food. ' * — Experiment 51 a Rec- ti1 P. Connolh - — - lambs to L). H. Fallon ast week: for account of ' layburg & >e >rge at an average pri< ■:' $3.25, At the lambs had bi m ree intly s - ■ yarded as very high, liighesl ies paid this -■■■■ - boh for spring lainbs by nearly 75 s head. James P. Mow who was in charge .f B, sheep for Moy & Walz in the reclamation section of Uni n Island, had an adventurous experience a onto the main land just be- e island was" floo led. Tn quarters were within a mile of the here the levee broke. As the eaehed a dangerous height young "Mmv began to make preparations to le flock. Some of the old settlers advised him against the move which elared was uni ssary. but his judgment to 1 good, as they had scarcely lanr1 last boatload ■ I I i ad f ■ 5,0* . „nie(l I- lease i \ eri year, were 9 i under several feet »f waiter. They i early as much mote in the M I- rranl late in the winter, so that with from 10,000 to 12,- u res -I pasturage unavailable, Moy & Woj will have a hard time to find range tor (their numeroos Books. C. H. Wente sold fifty tons of hay at $13 a ton, which is the highest price paid for new crop hay tlvat has yet been reported, savs the Livermore Herald. It is generallv believed that the best grade of hfty wil'l bring a fancy price this sea- son and that all grades except the volunteer, which was utterly ruined by the late rains, will find a market. The New York experiment station supplies the following standard for egg production; dgiestihle nutrients per day per each 100 pounds live weight; hens three to five pounds each, 5.50 pounds; hens five to seven pounds each, 3.30 pounds. So you see the quantity of the food varies with size of the fowl, more food being required by the larger bird, but much less per pound of weight. We breed Wyandottes. also White Leg- horns. Our Leghorn pens contain 15 hens and one cockerel, weighing about si) pounds; our Wyandotte pens 12 hens and one cockerel, about 95 pounds. We feed each pen exactly the same quantity of food, and this is about 4H pounds per day, so you see we do not feed our Leghorns as much per bird as our Wyan- dottes. Our best egg results have al- ways been for our Leghorns; they- are the easier to handle in large numbers than any bird that we know of, are active and do not take on fat easily, and stand a certain amount of fat. "People who have never been in the cattle business," said a stock raiser to the Kansas City Times, "cannot realize how intimate a cattleman becomes with the animals in his herd. When l say that as a boy I knew the different voices of forty cows, and without seeing could tell which one was lowing by the sound, just as you recognize the voice of a friend behind your back, few peo- ple will believe me. I know every individual animal in a herd of 300 cat- tle in my pasture, and often neighbors put their cattle in my pasture for the summer, 1 sorting them out again in the fall without difficulty. I visit the pasture only two or three times during the summer, and' recognize my own calves as distinguished from my neigh- bors ' by the markings inherited from their bovine mothers. I have such an insight into cattle character as most people have into human character, and enjoy the society of the herd," If the legs of your poultry are in any way scaly and rough they are effect- ed witn parasites and need treatment. We have usually recommended dipping the fowl's feet and legs into coal oil. To do this take the bird firmly by the body with both hands and hold it 3o its feet and legs are eovered with oil. Then remove it, hold the bird on its back a few seconds in order to give the oil a chance to run down under- neath the scales. Twice dipping would be good, the sole objects being to satu- rate the affected part thoroughly with the oil. Any kind of grease will kill the parasites if it reaches them, but the difficulty is in getting the oil to go beneath the scales. Some poiiltryrnen simply grease the chickens' legs so af- fected with simply lard and coal oil, about half and half, but we believe the plan we suggest of dipping in the clear coal oil and holding the bird on its back is the best plan of getting the oil beneath the scales. Once the work is Thoroughly done the fowls shed the cumbersome old scales and its limbs are cloan and also smooth. According x>< press reports. Eastern 'capitalists have formed a $20,000,000 company to control all dairy products, chickens and eggs. The headquarters of the company are at 52 Broadway. New York City, and in the list of those interested, are some of the most wealthy men of the country. They have al- ready obtained creameries with a ca- pacity of 100,000 pounds of butter per da v. Luther Rice of Los Angeles recently visited Woodland and purchased forty head of mules. He paid as high as $250 per head for some, and the average was -1 7" per head. STATE AND COUNTY FAIRS. The arrangement of exhibits at State and enmity fairs has never been satis- factory. Great improvements in the Co'nseentive order of exhibits have been noticed in the last few years, but it will never be satisfactory until each exhibit is labeled plainly with the name and a short description of the ar- ticle, together with the name of the (iwner or producer. One reason why exhibits have not been labeled is the fashion of selliug catalogues. This is a barnacle attachment to country fairs that should be scraped off and the old hull polished. Catalogues are gotten up by some promoter who usually pays the association a small sum for the priv- ilege of labeling the nuisance * 'offi- cial." He then proceeds to hold up every business man he meets for an ad. in the "official" catalogue. The exhibition is advertised and the admis- sion fee fixed. Visitors expect to pay the price and they expect to derive some benefit in exchange for the money and effort expended in attending, but wlieu they get inside the gates they are met with exhibits identified only by numbers. In order to find out what the number means they are obliged to buy one of the "official" catalogues, a thing the}" don't want to bother with and something they should not be re- quired to pay for. It is a bit of cheap trickery that has been connived at by the managers of fairs long enough. It operates against the exhibitor because not one visitor in ten will buy a cata- logue, and = interesting exhibits are passed by because there is no means of identification. It works against vis- itors because they have not the inclina- tion to go out of their way to secure the information that is theirs by right of the 'implied contract made by the management and sent out broadcast in their advertisements. Exhibitors are somewhat to blame in this matter. They should insist on a proper representation before the public. If the management fails to provide suitable labels for each section and each exhibit, the exhibitor should see that the proper signs are put —up in conspicuous places. The value of a fair to an exhibitor is the advertising he secures. Unless the public knows that the best pen of Poland Chinas be- long to John Smith of Smithville, John Smith might just as well keep his hogs at home so far as the benefit of pub- licity is coucerued. The intending pur- chasers visit the agricultural fairs with pencil and note book for the purpose of finding out where they can buy what suits them best. Sometimes these men drive long distances or come by train and are obliged to leave at an early hour. There are thousands of things that they want to see and they haven't the time or inclination to hunt up blind exhibits in the "official" catalogue. With many visitors it is not so much the price of the catalogue as the prin- ciple involved. They look at it as a holdup ganie and resent it accordingly. There was an improvement in this re- spect in some fairs last fall. It is to be hoped that the reform will spread. — Exchauge. HOG NOTES. PRESERVING EGOS. The first-class hotel of Vietoira, B. ., is the Driard. The more pigs a sow has the more feed she needs. The older pigs grow the more food it will take to make a pound of grain. Slops made of middlings and skim milk are among the best foods for suckling sows. Push the growing pigs and sell young, thereby reducing the chauces of loss. Sows can be kept tn smooth, sightly condition, and yet fulfill all the require- ments of abundant milk production. There is no philosophical reason why acidity of food should give any better returns than sweet food. Nature never designed that an animal should suckle down to a skeleton, which is never done if a proper supply of food is given. Never make 'your selection for a brood sow until a reasonable age has developed the good and bad qualities that are sure to come out. Farmers generally breed pure-bred hogs and find them more profitable, then why is it they do not raise pure-bred cattle, horses and sheep? They mature earlier, grow larger and sell for more money. It should be the ambition of the farmer to encourage his sons to adopt the improved breeds of stock, and they will make farming more profitable and more attractive, and there is good business about it that will keep the boVS on the farm. Many process's for keeping eggs have been used with varying success, such as lime water and salt, but it seems that none of them have proved absolutely sure except the BO-called water glass process. The secret of the success of this method is that the water glass ex- cludes the air and is easily applied. Use pure water that has been thor- oughly boiled and then cooled. To each ten quarts water add one quart water glass. Pack the eggs in a jar and pour the solution over them, covering well. Keep the eggs in a cool place; a dry cool cellar is good. If the eggs are kept too warm the silicate is deposited and the eggs are not properly protected. Do not wash the eggs before packing, for by so doing their keeping quality is in- jured probably by dissolving the mu- cilaginous coating on the outside of the shell. For packing use only perfectly fresh eggs, for stale eggs will not be saved and may prove harmful to the others. Water glass is a very cheap product I that can usually be procured at fifty cents a gallon and one gallon will make enough solution to preserve fifty dozeu eggs, so the cost of material for this method would only be about one cent a dozen. If wooden kegs or barrels are used in which to pack the eggs, they should first be thoroughly scalded with boiling water to sweeten and purify them. — Exchange. In Denmark the patrons of 75 cream- eries increased the production of their 50,000 cows an average of 821 pounds of milk a year. This was not done by improving the breed of cattle or by better feeding, but by weeding out the unprofitable cows. They formed cow- testing associations, had an expert to do the work anil found out what cows were not paying a good price for their feed. Any dairyman can do this him- self, but the trouble is that he will not. Here is where the organization is help- ful. Cow-testiug associations are being form -d in this country, and we - later ou give in detail the plans w have been found to work best here. WHAT IS A TAMWORTH HOG? The Tamworth hog gets its name from Tamworth,. in Staffordshire, Eng- land. They are famed for their fine quality of lean meat. They have been carefully bred to type and color and selected for mammoth size until now they are the largest at maturity, the best mothers, and the most prolific breed of swine in the world. The Tamworth is a red fi. g times light or dark, and has - long nose and very light jowl, with ears erect, legs long, with the bes^ shoulders deep, narrow and sm< body and sides long and deep and his back is not wide but flat on top, and bearing a heavy tenderloin. ~ worth is a great rustler, ana is active and wideawake. They mature early intf are excellent mothers. They are great growers on grass and forag iurity- they are now the largest f all known breeds, often weighing r to 1160 pounds at two yes - One of the greatest den Tamworth in America is for cros the short., chunky, lard breeds Tamworth boar crossed on anj I breeds produces a pig that months of age will weigh thirty one hundred pounds or more than - i the same breed beloi ging i Ian breeds. Every breeder has I and hobbies; these with the T * h manager are size and prolific] We will ask that if money the goal you are seeking in industry, that yon try a sm ment with the Tamworth, may be convinced. — Swine B- ei Under average condi . farmer, there is very littb feeding pigs after they reac of two hundred and fifty po a most pork is made with the on young pigs. — Exchauge. o A New York farm journal "farm help famine'' is still - farm boys are in the cities c. ■ $6 to $10 a week, and the : are typewriting and clerking - $5 a week, and both boys an (laying board out of their E aries, while their fathers a on the farms are paying s' much money for working : and girls receive in wages ing them besides. ■ iu ■ eed Che : .'.lis - to ire ■■al- 9 - as lys r'd- CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR, 1906 Sacramento, Aug'. 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, Sept. 1 ...Guaranteed Stakes for Harness Races... Entriesto Close? August 1, 1906 <^ <3- & PROGRAMME j& j& js> SATURDAY, AUG. 25th. I. Occident Stakes Closed Jan. 1, 1904. a. — 2:20 Class Paving $1500.00 TUESDAY', AUG. 28th. *. — 2: 13 Class Tvottinn $500.00 4. — 2: 12 Class Pacing $500.00 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 29th. 5. — Trotters Without Records S&500.00 «. — Local Roadsters $250.00 (To close first day of the meeting.) THURSDAY, AUG. »Otb. 7. — Pacers Without Records SfHMMM *. — 2: 18 Class Trotters $500j00 FRIDAY, AUG. :Mst. ». — 2:1« ( lasv Pacing . JO. — Frcc-For-All Trotter *5OO.O0 £500.00 SATURDAY, SKPT. 1st. JJ. — Stanford Slakes — Closed .June 1. 1904. 12. — 2:24 Class Trotting $1500.00 SPECIAL CONDITIONS. Entrance n . •-_ p< , cenl Five p-t cent of the amount of the sing August 1st will be de- d from money winners. All races, mite heats, three in live, ex- • . pt otherwise stated. Moneys to be divided 50. "J5. 15 and 10 per cent unless otherwise specified in conditions. All races to till satisfactory to the Board of Directors or they may be de- clared off. Distance in all heats SO yards, but if the field is more than eight. 100 yards. A horse not winning or making a dead heat in three, to be ruled out. but will B. F. RUSH, President. retain his position in summary, except otherwise stated. If there are less than four starters the So< iety may, if they so decioU . allow them to contest for the entrance moneys oply paid in. to be divided 60, SO and 10 per . ent. Stakes are for the amount guaranteed — no more, no less. When only tow start they may contest for the entrance money paid in. to be divided Sfi --3 per cent to the first and 33 1-3 per cent to the second. A horse distancing the field . will only he entitled to first and fourth moneys. Hopples barred in trots, but allowed in pacing races, except where otherwise stated . The Society reserves the right to start any heat after the fourth score, regard- less of the position of the hors< The Board of Directors reserve the right to change the hour and day of any race, except when it becomes necessary to antedate a race, in which instance the nominators will receive three days' notice by mail to address of entry. The right reserved to declare off or postpone any or all races on account of weathei other sufficient cause Racing colors should be claimed with entries, must be named by 6 P. M. OR Address H)) communications to t he secretary. the day pn ceding thi be worn on th«- track in all win be reglstc n d In th< they d, and if not nar.ii when colors conflict, drivers will '■• ■ iuired to wear colors selected by the Sei retary. 1 (rivers must weigh in by 12 noonday, ol nac< they di ivVs, The Board reserves the - penalties for above conditions, Otherwise than hi reii Na- tional Trotting Association t1U» worth. Prlca»ti • tor «B. 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ROSE led in 95, and lias a by McCai u 1).. '.\T>niNA. foaled '04, unbroken, b .■_i l-i, dam Cricket . Brlf i an by Musket ge i ■ mates, v. «'. <;. LAMP, Gi YOUNG McKINNEY STALLION FOR SALE I ofl er for CARLOKIN, record :'::'"'t as a i ■ ■ i . tfc] : tta Wil- ■ 5 d Carlol i, by i ... ■ Carlokjn i mile at the trot ■ better. J 2:li . ■ i cash. He is a gi and his first CT0p as 1 anywhen Coi C. L. JONES, Modesto. FINE PASTURAGE No Wire Fencing. Good Box Stalls and Best of Care manner tha i - i] further particii MRS. CHASE, Sonoma. Cal. THE BREEDER AND BrOKTSMAW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS! KENTUCKY: OWENSBORO. MAY 24, 1906 WON" BY MS. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 -USING ILLINOIS: BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by ME. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded SHells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP-GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 v-kmson.— 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and i of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OHIO NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, MgT. ADDITIONAL STAKES Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association.... "WOODLAND, AUG. 15 to 18, 1906 SToi-'l >I WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1st, 1906. Wednesday, August 15 No. I — Julian Hotel Stakes, (for pacers without records) $500 Guaranteed v . :— Golden Gate Stakes. 2:10 Class Pace = $600 Guaranteed Five ' tree to start. Stakes divided 50. 25. 15 and 10 per cent. :he amount of the -take; will be deducted from each money id Trotting Association. Conditions same as for races ; 2d, 190&. FIRST ANNUAL SALE SEPTEMBER 11, 1906 A draft from the Howard Cattle Co.'s Herd of Short-Horn Cattle 40 Head Registered Bulls 25 Head Registered Heifers -•I il.D A [' AUCTION. The sate will be held on the farm, adjoin- ing XKWMAW CAI... at 1:30 p. m. Write for Catalogue. HOWARD CATTLE CO., San Mateo, Cal. ■ I Medal at California Stale Fair, iSo.:. Every horse owner who values istantiy have ;i supply of it on hand, It improves and keeps stock in \sk your grocers or dealers for it. positively cures Colic, Scouring' >n. Manhattan Food Co.. C. P. Kertel, Mgr., 1121 E: 14th m., I 'akland, Cal. McKINNEY, 2:1U World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 payable before ma/res leave the farm. No return privilege. I if mare tails to produce a foal. Keep. 42.00 per week. Our 1 to in all cases and we cannot deviate from them. located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. The Empire City Farms, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal when writing.! " ' ' ' - ■ !- Ill ■ ■ I .III- ...Baywood Stud... THE BUNGALOW. SAX MATEO. CAL. (Property of John Parrott, Esq.). _ IMP. HACKNEY STALLION Greens Rufus 63™ 4291 Will Serve a Limited .Number of Approved Mares, Season 1906. FEE $75. Reductions Made for Two or More Mores. WALTER SEALY, Manager ^0 gSl^B ^^ Registered Trade Murk ^ % ^^k *^^ i€9^ SPAVIN CURE < No remedy, no firing or blistering do known method ever aecoun what this great remedy is performing every day. Office if GBiSJUL HAfUGZS ( XT 1 Wgkf Genesee and Wyoming Railroad Company ^ETSOP. N. T. August 10, 190& Troy Chemical Co. Blnghaston, S. T. Plaasa send os or.a 3 oz. bottle or paclcags of "3av9-?h9-flora3" ointment 7la United States expre33 at or.ca. The bottle of spavin oure 13 all you claim for it so far ae 3pllnta aro concerned at loaat^ Very truly C^iiajS Sheepshead Buy. N Y. Troy Chemical Co Binghamton, X. Y. — Dear Sirs— Your "Save-The- Horse" saved my horse, St. Gallen. He rui four miles and it was almost certain that he would never race again, as he went wrong in the middle tendon and suspensory ligament. I got a bottle of your "Save- The-HvM se." 1 kept on training him and i>v tlie time I used one I started him and won a race with him. Men who saw him said "it was tin leg they ever saw on account of its being in such a bad place. H. A. DAVIS. Trainer tor D. C. Ingram. Neck Road. Sheepshead Bay. N. Y. On broken down, strained and injured tendons its power is unf Horse can work as usual and with boots as no harm can result from scalding of the limb or destruction of hair. "Snve-tne-Horse" Permanently Cures Np:t\ in. Ring bane (except l«w Ring- bone). Curb. Thoronclipin, Splint, .Shoe Boil, Mind Puff, Injured Teodou* and all lameness without srnr or Iohn Of hair.. Horse may work an n«unl. $5.00 PER BOTTLE. Written guarantee — as binding to protect you best legal talent could make it. Send for copy and booklet. At druggists and dealers or express paid. Scores of letters to confirm and convinj i for copies. Absolute and overwhelming evidence and certainties as unfailing power of "Save-the -Horse." TROY CHEMICAL CO. BINGHAMTON, N. Y. FosjnerlyTroy, N. ~Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Phone. Oakland 41 Pneine (u:i»« A cent. Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EYERV TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOE THE ••BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" 672-CSO 11th ave. All kinds of Horses Back of the Chutes, bought and sold. I The Zibbell Stable ZIBBELL & SON. Props. San Francisco. Cal. Boarding. Training and Handling of all kinds of Fancy Horses. A few Nice Rigs on. hand. Take any car going to the Cljutes. Tel. West 259. '."HOWARD SHORTHORNS--QLTNTO HERD — 77 premiums. California State Fairs V9G2-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us wbat you- want. Howard Cattle Co., San Mateo. Cal. " BLAKE, M0FFITT & TOWNE Dealers In -PAPER. i No. i03 Twelfth St:. Oakland Blake. Moffit & Towne. Los Angeles* Brake. MoFall & Co.. Portland. Oregon. --— — . j- -\IERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DVR- HAMS — Dairv Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established IS76. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles. Cal. FAST PACER FOR SALE. ALFRED D. 2:12' i , by Longworth -2":l9. son of Sidney (sire Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou, Dillon 1:58%). Dam Fern dale Belle by Judge Salisbury, he by Nutwood, etc. ALFRED D. 2:121; stands 16 hands and weighs 1150 pounds. He is sound and a racehorse that is much faster than his record. Has paced miles dose to two minutes. Address. MRS. A. C. DIETZ. 5403 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. CaL FINE LOWLAND SUMMER PASTURE SEDIMENT SOIL. No wire fences. i RANCHO CALAO, Mountain View. Cal. I ■" -■-■■— II I HOLSTEINS^-BVTTER BREE» FAM- ILIES Work Herd; 90 per cent winner? at State and county lairs. ah#w ring, and every butter contest since 1685 in Cali- fornia. No -reservations. Stock near S. F. F. H. BURKE, 212$ FiHmore street, San Francisco. ■ T II E B R E E D E R A X D S P 0 R T s M a S * * •;• •:• •:• •:■ -:• •:• •:• •:• •:• •:• •:■ •:• •:• -:• •> •:• •:- V -:• •:• * * * -•. .;. .;. j. .;«|, .J. .;. .;. .;. .j. .;. .;. ... ONI SMOKELESS ? 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Harness Mfg. i Los i- Co., Manufacturers, il2 W. Madison St., Chicago. 111. Jas. £ TOOMEY TWO-WHEELERS GIVE BEST RESULTS For racing and training purposes. Low Scat Racer Sulkies Fastest and Best in the world. Pneumatic Pole Carts For - and uack. Pneumatic & High Wheel Jog Carts For road use. Send for latest catalo- 8. TOOMEY & CO., Canal Dover. Ohio. V. s. A. O.'Brien & Sons, - (oast Agent*. Golden Gate Ave. end I'olk St.. SAN FRANCISCO, < AL. HAC. Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING AND SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts.. just at the Panhandle Entrance to G. G. Park (Take Hayes. McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars, i Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park r >adsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to st ible and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars. DOLLAR for DOLLAR The ParKer Gun Contains More Value • and is Head and Shoulders - i PARKER BROS. N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. - 30 Cherry St., Mender., Conn. THESE ARE THE BRANDS OE S11 FACTORY ^-1 T| elby loaded oriells Pacific Challenge Superior Excelsior .•ml Orders to Smelting Work-. VALLEJO JUNCTION CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL. Quinns Ointment Will Make A Horse Over; llffij ■ • and all I 1 ■ i Mr FT I* Qulnn'm OEnlmanf - -hpin mod did I . | Price 51-00 per bottle. Sold b by mail" Write Forcircu W.B. EDOY A COMPANY, WHITEHALL, H. Y. \M5\ Eftflugrl* \ and 'ftst as they want it. The riebt way to \ salt animals is to let them help themselves. Compressed Pure-Salt Bricks I inourPntent riders. cupplTrrftn^tlairTMlt. I They mean ■almo: Betmoftl Slabla Supply Co. I Standing Offer Good always.* everywhere. $100 Reward, (or any lame- .rb. splint, founder, per, etc.. (where cure is possible) that is nm cured by TUTTLE'S ELIXIR Greatest horse remedy in the world. Tuttle's Family Elixir invaluable for human bruises, pains, rheiimaiism. etc;. Send for free 100 page book. "Veterinary Experience." The perfect horseman's euide. Every disease symptom and its treatment. <-. Turtle's Elixir Co.. 5Z Beverly St.. Boston. Has*. Hack k Co. . Ban Francisco and F. W. Brauo. Loa Angelei, California A^enU. „n copa;b^ CAPSULES PHENOL S0DIQUE HEALS SORES. CUTS and BITES on Man and Beast iiamlv Cures Mange and Scratches RoTnois odious For sale by all ;$^§k§-j* by this Publication. «<.VCE BROTHERS » W*?* Hance Brothers & White Pliar ma eeutical Chemists. PHILADELPHIA SHOE BOILS Are Hard to Cure, yet ^JJSORBINE will remove them and leave no Ones not blister or re- move trie hair, lureaany purl or swelling. H^ri- r\%i ■!■ t|i ft ■!» »t- ■& fr fr -ft ifr ft ■!' 'X ■!■ ■!■ 't' '1' ■!■ fr ft te, I he famous great judgi ■ ■ lias gone to Europe, and the society can- is year, mate as to set un Pi ofes- 0. "V n dairy am Calif a ] 0I3 tei bnii sel ■ ; W. M. Car- ■ 1 in the State of Wash- ington lohn Sparks of the Sti 1 will judge the cattle cli ssi - nuke exhibits it is now assured tha prominent: S 'iego, £ - and Sis! 1 ■: ,.11 . wbili 1 lbs and Su1 make a joint display ami Placer is still flgi g on an of b ei pro du c ts. LOS ANGELES MEETING. North Pacific Circuit. Or - . ' Yakima, Wash 17 -22 1. , Wash Walla, Wash , ' labo Oetobi r 8-13 Montana Circuit. August 21 — 81 ton ?1 living the Secretary to 1 lilroy, VVatsonville, Santa Cruz, Salinas in. I San Luis Obispo, ami rig hon 1 pressing business, while Secretary continued mi to Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, im, San Hi.. le. Pasadena. Fresno, Hanford, W a". I Stockton. Messrs. Rush an. I Pitcher hai. in. t with much encouragement in their endeavoi to 9. cur. 1 shibits for th. Stati Pail had l.. work pretty hard inee the peopti ol some districts that a display ir or their county's products made al the State Fair would be of advantage '•• the exhibition, they I . .un. I many who fully realize the importanci >l « at this fair an. I haw succeeded in getting the ice of the leading citizens and organizatii every place visited that g 1 displays will lie The livestock exhibit promises to bi .'..Unit. THE BRONCHI I 2:03 ses to tic another victorious cai gn, and the e v. en her raei eonsid of £ on - ".inning the pacing chi made her 1 1 asl - ason in cat of a lac in which ' here wei 1 this 1 1" 1 I" at Hazel Pati h 2:02^ •■ inne: ol ill..',-" - : nan who owns her will give her < v- ry oppor- acks "i ili. L'nited St: - fford to _ Id e best pacers this can pre Inee. IT MIliHT HE WELL fur .cry person wl , ,, certificate fi om ■ ither the National [•rotting Association which entitl. - of the rules governing hi -- ig mil to ma) ' 01 those whicl define in- .iiiii.-. A half i ted eacl _ t'"r a ' , ■ ..ii,. sul " "' will maki better fil '.. rill hi- positio ....... ■ ■ ■ WOODLAND TRACK baa - - ' The fas es evei ■ nade by lie 1: bei - celebrated mar-. Mi-- Logan, whose im j h. - ' is 1 - 1 1 ■ Ii "I. ■•'- »ell as he' own fastest mile. Little Thome 2:"7>, also n the Woodland track. The 1 ..- - I ever mail- OH the Hack in a Witting race was made by th. M.Kinney mm.-. Haz.i Kinney, driven by P. W. Hodges, in 2:09%, Ai th. -am" meeting Chas. Jeffries started Mr. A. B. Spt kela mare. Dione, by Bros, t" beat i" 1 Santa Rosa li 1 Of 2:"7'4. made against time, but she failed. Her Woodland mile was iii 2:08%, which i- th.- track trotting r rd, with . Time as the holder. The San Jo6« pacing Hone - <"'', made her record over the W» track, as .li.l the pacing stallion Rev Direct 2:1 w.r. made i« ra« The Los Angeles Harness ng d a vi i : good ■ ... , tiie Strath wa . ■ ng Cuckoi - i _ th. fasl ii"" f . ■■ . . I! .. 2 . gel. ling Welcome Mac was y Victoi heat. eeide moi i-eri t be a " i 2:21 . Bf-th Ri sii i I ll firs! and second heats - ' - he tl ' fonrl fifth. 'I be B i "-■ i ii -I up in Dr. Willis mal 1 1" i horsi L. engrin drr I ed W ari . Hi third, fourth ami fifth an. I 2:21. Chas.-.l i took Mm" and fourth wenl t«. Henry X gl .ili,:. i . I i i nii.i. drh en bv- Wall. 1 Mnbe i other st; wen My Way, Blackw 1 ami Mel fter 1 ond heat and o being disl eed A ii.iMd lace f,.r trotters an- 1 paci marc owned by Alex Wilson of away n ith 1 iu straight heats ii 2:22 . - and 2:22' j. aftei Carson Gilbert's gr: pace: i he first heal in 2:23^ irtl money. Donford fourth, and era w.r. Silk .Tim. Van Nei i 3t. ind Dixie W. i Hose finishi s wen ■ lay. and the 1...- Angel. Ii. ats. Th. 2:25 pa.-, was won by ti- Hanford paci Athby. owner by C. Nanny, i i i . by 1 1. 1 N - ~ is l ; filly, Miss J- sh: third. The ti was 2:It>i.a _ : ! 7 ■ ._. and 2:HH.... Queet Knight wen the 2:45 trot in 2:1". 2 2:15. He is by Knight and owned In Willi.., i i .1. Bellemont, ..v. W. i.i", with Lady lortes, by i.ipt irth. The 2:30 tr.it went . driven by will Durfee, after Walter ' ha.l won th" hi-t ii.at with the chestnut i an erine, bi I 'iablo, in 2: 19. Gen, B He '- b< at ■ in 2:10%, 2:1s an. I 2:1'.i'j. The Elk. Lit 1 1. I Era also started Th< las I o I go th tag second h.at. A cilnple'. official week. Th.- stat. Pair ■ i lit. with s. en tat v Pilcbi i - ili. date. i NEWS AND NOTES •:• <♦ I I * Sally Pointer 2:11%, the big mare by Sky Pointer, hi of Siati r 2:20, by MeKinney, is to be raced through : - \ ... I Hi ii .; heal of X P. •r r. r.l to 2: under 's si.i r mare, ii the first heat of the ■ . jetps, but htii ig points to I I., i i - 3 LOt I , I splendid n ■•■i _ at •i a will 1". fast .mi.I u - all the in will ■ eKinney ,worked a inile right Will Durfee last week at Los Au- ii 1 1 r. ■■ I at t lie Southi r eting: ■ !., i ie 2:10 class pace for a purse of $600, :. - -'■•• ', for pacers without given at the Woodland meet- : lers ' — iai ion, will close for entries _ si 1st. Entries close with F. W. - . "i (.Jolden Gate ;iv. uue, San rran- - performer t'oi Zonibro 2:11. i' July 4th in the 2:30 wood I !■■ made in the 2:15 trot s today. Belli mon.1 . the Z imbro four- ered in this event, stepped a 2:13 In ol :. i la; rfrh »n by Rout. Smith, ub . imont, driven by Will Durfee, . ■ ,vith Ii . :i : the wire. ■ • ;- - for old Strathway '- •:■. 10 li-t. ts thr mbi rs. ' 'uckoo is :i p: i . bu! '.. il 2:081;. ami foggli s ;:"s'_. dxed race for bhree-minute class horses at I ji .s Ar.ge - prove'd quite a successful isace, as it bvought di " - I of I . starters. It was won by a trotter, 1 - lisproving the oft n •■ ated assertion that trot- ters have ■■ ■ with pacers in the same rac ■. i thirt . of the entries I :ircu :rom i 'aliforuia. the North ■■.'.■■' i is riding in front most of the time m -he Cedar Valley circuit. July 13th In- won a leat race with Alpha W., beating the crack pacer Ef The !>-sr time was i'iI'i',. He wen the " with tin- Fresno mare The Donna, owned by Mr. M. H. Graham. Her fastest heat was -:1s',. '. i >1' Brentwood has purchased from the aneisco Wheel and Novelty Company a Flower. :hat he will us.- in training his fast trotter. Donnelly bought last week a McMdrray speed n his fast pacing mare. Flora G.. that recently I a niil,- in 2;13V4 at Alameda. With tile new I ' '-an knock off a mil- close :•• 2:10 any g. ii iinl track. ; A '-- Kansas always has some new idea to offer. 1 'test from there is that tin- trotting track at be covi re cj with a half-inch of sa!r, - .. be well sprinkled an, I then worked into soil. Tin- idea is that it will then hold taoisluve bi tnd not require so much sprinkling, while the Mack Mac-k 2-.12M is going sound for Henry Hei- ne... it Cleveland I worked a mile in 2:13^4 two Si . dollars < day for the services of a man, two 1,1 - - 'i I I wagon, which is the price paid at the present time by contractors who are clearing lots in rancisco, has attracted many men from 'lie Ea ' - with their teams. These men generally camp '" acant lots in tents, blanket their horses, but stand them out without other shelter. Grand Circuit this year, she started in the 2:09 r al Liberty ville, Illinois, on duly 5th, and was m. I both heats to the new pacing wonil.r, I'.laek- ;. in 1:0171 i ami Jii's1-. Her graudam is a .laughter .Id 1 Milt, 01. Robert Brown of Petaluma purchased one of those "slightly scratched" McMurray carts of K.nney a few days ago, ami after he readied home was so well pleased with it that he ordered another. The first cart was shipped to Mr. Brown before he hail seen it. Mr. w. A. Avery of Pittsburg won a matinee wagon race -Inly 7tii with his mare. Lady May. pacing the two heats in 2:"S'L. and 2:07%. I'll. Kirn County Driving Club lias been organized by citizens 'of Bakersfield an. I vicinity. A first-class hell. ml,, track will he built. Bonnie Russell has improved so much since he has been placed in Ed (Jeers' hands that lie is looked on as likely to be a great factor in this season's races. V; mile last. Nuck'i the Zombro mare, Italia, a ice at Cleveland week before At tn ' if the Syracuse, X. Y.. Driving Club, held July I'th. the brown gelding, Happy Madison, by- James Madison, won the first event«in straight heats, He pie1 _ on ami made his miles in 2:17', and 2:16^. Under the new rules drivers cannot carry watches l a race. Cornell Bros., ef Porterville, Cal., found their five- year-old stallion Bill Dunlap dead in his stall the other day. A few hours before the horse was eating heartily and seemed in perfect health. Bill Dunlap was a fast trotter and had worked in 2:10. He was by Hail Cloud out of a standard bred mare. Cornell Bros, valued him at $2000. The race track three miles north of Valle.jo. form- erly owned by tile late By Holly, but now the property of A. H. Knight, is to be kept in shape tor training. Parties desiring to purchase a good roadster, that -will lie just as represented, should call on Zibbell & Won at the Zibbell stables just north of the Chutes. in this city. This firm makes a specialty of dealing in g I. sound horses that are sold at a small profit anil guaranteed. 'lhey have from fifteen to twenty on hand all the time and can suit most anybody. Fred H. Chase has the box stalls for his sales stables about completed and will have the most com- plete and sanitary as well as the- best sales ring ever in San Francisco. The location on Valencia street. between Fifteenth and Sixteenth, is convenient for buyers and sellers. At present the sales are mostly confined to draft and express horses, but a few months from now Mr. chase expects to begin the holding of auction sales of standard bred horses, several breeders having already spoken for dates. The fall sales of road and track horses promise to be very successful, as by that time there will be a big de- mand for this class of horses. Mr. Chase is to be commended for the manner in whieh he has eon struct.'.! his \\t-\v buildings, and he has without doub! the finest box stalls ever built in this city at a saljs yard. When the plans for this horse mart are entirely carried out new San Francisco can boast of a better building of this character than the old city ever had. Eoeksand, winner of the English events, the Two Thousand Guineas, the Derby and the St. Leg.r in 1903, recently purchased by August Belmont for ifl2".- 000, arrived in New York this week from London on the steamer Minneapolis. Rocksand's winnings in his three years on the turf amount to $228,000. Ben P. won tie- 2:08 pace at 01. .an. X. v., haW-mile track .Tulv 1th. Besl tun,. u:|s. It is reported from Minneapolis that Dan Patc.l is in splendid condition ami has 1 -e speed than he ever has shown at this time of the year. His sou, Ed Patch 2:08%, is also in good condition ami satis- fies Trainer Horsey with his speed trials. f John Quins found the home track at Santa Rosa was a better plica t" train horses over during UK- summer time and took his string hark to Santa Bosa Stock Farm. He will have several good ones at the races this rear. Mr. F. W. Perkins of Oakland lias our thanks foi a package of old sale catalogues that In- has seat to this office. Among them are some that contain the pedi- grees of horses which eannot be found anywhere el--, and they are therefore very valuable to us. Mr. E. ('. Peart, the well known merchant, who has made Colusa, Cat., his home for nearly thirty years. during which time he built up a fine trade in mer- chandise and found time to breed many good horses and .take the lead in arranging occosioua! I race meetings, has gone to the thriving mining town of Tonopah. Nevada, where he is engaged in mer- chandising with every prospect of accumulating fortune. Before leaving California he sold all liis horses, but will doubtless be in the market for after lie returns to ('aliforuia. which he will Certainly do before manv vears. 1 '. A. Harrison of the Hotel Driard, Victoria sold his good paei f Mike Director to Mr, D. .1. Gerald of Seattle, Wash. Some of Mr. Gerald's friends saw Mike in- his first race and sent him over to Victoria tu buy him. He will start the son of Montana Dii in some of tin- pacing events up nortb "this fall. An interesting match rac- was trotted at '" on Sunday afternoon; July 1st. between Ale;-; < i i1 : - Hoodlum and William Stevens ' Babe Steven^. The race was mi!e: heats, best two in three, for $40 ■ Hoodlum, driven by Maurice Rosendorn, won first and third heats and race in 2:43 and 3:45. Babe Stevens took the second heat in 2::-2. The veteran, Joseph Edge, acted at judge. Lord Rrtl.t-rts 2:12*4, the son of Arion 2 :<17:: , Nancy Hanks 2:ii4, is in much better shape this year than ever before, as was evinced by his mile in ~J : 1 : ". ' _■ in the matinee race at Beadville, Mass., a few days ago. He went the mile very easily ami could un- doubtedly have gone a second or move r'^stn-. He was driven bv his owner. Hon. .1. M. Johnson. From the manner in which he is working it looks as though -lack MeKerron (2) 2:2:;>j would La i - to be reckoned with in th<» three-year-old stak> ■ fall. This son of John A. MeKerron 2:04V. recently turned the Cleveland track in 2: is-,. Creseeus 2:02% worked a mile for Trainer Hersey in 2:H)'-_. the other day at Minneapolis. The last half being in 1:04^, and the final quarter in 3QK seconds. The dam of the sensational trotter Nut Boy 2: IP,. record taken on a half -mile track, is said to be a daughter of the old time champion stallion Smug- gler 2:15%. Hazel Patch 2:'i2:.1 will be among the starters the free-for-all pace the opening day at Windsor. The old pacer Weatmont 2:13%, who is now in his thirty-first year, is owned by Charles Putton. whose residence is near the track at Palatine. 111. A colored boy who cares for the old horse drove out to the track just to see if the old fellow had any speed and stepped him an eighth in 20 seconds. He then turned him with another horse, and, forgetful of his years, old Westmout simply wanted to run away. He stepped down to the wire in the lead, doing the eighth in IS seconds and showing so much ambition that he paced clear around the first turn before the boy could pull him up. It is twenty-two years since Westmout startled the world by his mile in 2:01% with running mate. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. The Sacramento Driving Club will hold its n?xt meeting ou the afternoon of Sunday, July 29th. The Oak Park Club has been invited to assist in the pro- gram and has accepted. ■I ''Hi Wedn •^ atif»ial pacer S inuipi _ >S and Kenil- ■ ■ 1 ■ ■ | lier in ■ ig pur- ■ od -will make her firs1 star! it tie whirlwind looks to be in grant] form and ■will 1m migl some in her class. ~ ■ . ■!■■ 14 for ill- suckling foal by ■ Ozanam 2:07, but Walnut Hall Kami ■1 it. Admiral Dewey 2:04%, the son of Bingen 2:06%- Nancy Hanks 2:04. will be stai eason to beat allion record of 2:02*4. «'. \V. Marks, on behalf of Robert M. 2:08%, is- sues a defi to any trotter owned in Chicago or the The Monk 2:05} t pn fi ouraged by the winning performances of the i'r.i ,i.i~ in : he loi a! ma I i n . Jones, at of the Memphis Driving Club, has shipped the horse to the Libertyville track in care of Ed to be campaigned in the ■ ' ircuit. There will be no bookmaking at the Oregon State, Fair at Salem. The betting will all 1"- doife tl the auctions and mutuals. The Edaho State Pair baa al><> cut loose from the bookmakers. Shockeney is t raining a high i ear-old by Xoctumo at the Portland track for Mr. «.. A. West gate of Albany, Orego The most talked of yearling at Lexington is tin- bay colt by Jay Mi i - Sybil l.v Baron Wilkes 2:18, in Will Evans' stable. He trots like an old horse, and the last time out showed a quarter in :-'.4::, asl eighth in 17 : ■ ;i mil nt' such tendei ■ truly remai a) the track r'in iik he is the mosl terful coll thai ever ■ m nee toe w eighl a tid -■ ■ There ar< probably more hi pri trotters I in training at Readville than al any other track in the I'ounti Boston paper. Take the . owned by K. B. Williams ami traiued b; Lou laid. Tli e re is nearly $00,00(1 invested in the nine head and includes Glen wood M., 2.07 J4, which Miss Vbdi • [".' 2.0414. that -id.'Iun, Swift B., 2.12M. foi whom $9,000 was • 'odero, I hi and a like su m w as g i v e n t'< 1 r Ha nm This stable without doubt repri than that of single stable in training ally for one of its size, Annthei trotter in Lou McDonald's stable is the four-ye: filly Sadie Fogg, that after showing a mile lasl in 2. Oi'M-. -hanged hands at $12,500, her ownei L. R. Peck of Providence. N'ot far from the Wil- stabled Couhato that was sold for " early in the spring. Then there is Ethel's Pride. 2.H.P,. that cost John Sbepard -■■ nmmcr. 'Die above an by rieans .'11 the ■ in training at Readvilb I; those thai have brought big 1 ■■ FRED LOEBER PROBABLY MURDERED. ■ June ■ ■ : - I ' ■ ■ - ■ him i- ■ 1 Brj u,e shot, so ■ when Mr. I her met his death. When found I on his the bullet entered, or on bis hand, while the position of the body also went to show thai death was not dm- to accident or suicide. Tl ■stricken relatives are positive that Mr. Loeber was murdered and then robbed, an< Police 1 tepartnienl is ei who tmitted the erii Mrs. Loeber, who is the I Mrs. C. '■. Griffith of St. Heli - terriblj shocked at the mysterious and sudden death oi their loved one, Mr. 1 1 ' pi ■_ 1 ■ life a loving husband and a kindj ■■ g father. DEATH OF LONGWORTH 2:10. un Jon-- 14th the stallion Long Ferndale Ranch, near Santa Paula. Longworth was •". and bred by the late < ount Va He was by Sidney 2:19%, dam Grey Dale by Hollin- back's American Boy Jr., grandam Gray Poll by Win- field Scott, The late A. G. Dietz purchased when a colt, and after racing him to his record, made him the premier of his Santa Paula br< Longworth sired the black trotter El Moro - I3Vj ani 1 aeers Alfred C. 2:12*4 and Alfi 2:12*4. Very few of 1. . rained, but all That were tracked showed a 9 e BRITISH COLUMBIAN HORSE NEWS. Captj .1 colt by Tennysoniao, won Hi. _' _ Calg y, X. W. T.. a three . J.S-'^j. Thi- il, u.l n 1 ig race foi th< coh l ba ■ ■ 1 said would be a hard nut to crack. lare by McKi 1 r, B. < '.. dv ■■ King Nellie Maclean, bj Arnox, son of two-weeks-old bay filly by King Pate ben. \i ac lea Leoi U. J. Gerald 1 Hal, by A Hal. This great Hal fan Malcolm, the . now ■ Bhould be a high favorite with .tl Columbia. H- i- a good individual, a typical son of The Monarch of the Homi Borcher certainly made ■ rrvingheart, by L _ ■ Victoria, has book- (Jay. Dr. Richards, II turn rrvingheart over to John Millington soon to pre'pare for the fall races to '•• held here during Dominion fair week. This home will b t«*r if li WAIi . QUITE A HORSE CS: - ■ * ■ ■ . - - . _ _ _ - - - Walla Walla. - Pack line, troth :.__-_ 2:1* Nellie Mae. 5-year-old pacer, trial 2:17'«: - - Dr. Ma- I. of Dayton. Three-year-old trottei owned by Mi Walla. . _ " L4. Trial ?:1l'. owned by p - Louise A. James And rson owns Delist old wonder, that will trot in tli le - w Hand and tiie Oceiden! Stat - the Sac - M. J. Sine r is s S., a grand animal an.l a good p'erf ■ of Salinas ri 1 Top}.;:'. ',1 hose 1 -_:'.' - - - - I a high rep st. colts. M ■ . ". hi I sired 1 sing yonngsl that its one an i . i i n m Jo track 1 n ', W. (1. Williams, man. with In- -t i ing Of nine horse-., iniii. . to train* .1 on 'he ' larden city true William-, who will arrive lor.- mi July loth, wil! no doubt b.- tin- forerunm ral ol her refug liors 'ii from San Jos... Mnuiig. r Whitehead expri — - the high. -I - faction with the local climate ami condition* for man ami horse. He say- that one has to go where and then return to Salinas to apprecial climatic merits ami general ai va T ig Am mg th ■ colts t'..ah .1 at the Scottdale Farm, Syracuse, X. V.. this year, without qi the most handsome i the one mosl thought at by the farm is the roll foaled the first part of Jinn- out of Lucy Homer. Lucy Homer was sin Homer, a son of Mambrino Patohen. lb ,- dam Dinne .2:25, she being by a son of Aberdeen. Luc Homer's seeond dam was the dam of three, sin Clark Chief, the third dam being a daughter ■ American Clay. One reason why this coll is so thought of is that Lucy Homer is already tin of two with records below 2:10, namely, A'utboi -- 2:0935 by Autograph, a son of Alcantara, ami 2799%, by Bonny Boy. The sire of Lucy Homer's colt is Dale Axworthy, the farm's premier sire, who is only four years old this spring. He has been brio this year to about twenty-five exceedingly fashion- ably bred mares, and is being gradually brought into condition to show fast this fall, although he wii. probably not try for a record, as it is the farm *s in- tention to carry him over to 1907. Depositions in the case of Isaac Eckert of Read- ing, Pa., against Gus Macey have been filed with. the clerk of the Circuit Court at Lexington, Ky. The complainant is seeking to recover the sum of $10,001 paid by him to defendant for the gelding Country Jay 2:10%. The allegations are in substance as follows: Complainant saw the horse work early la-r year, and a week later, on June 12. 1905, through Shelby T. Harbiuson of Lexington he paid $8,500 in cash and traded two horses in, making a total of $10,- 000 for Country Jay. the price asked. The plaintiff alleges that he took the horse to Albany, N. V., anil put him in charge of trainer A. B. Cummiugs; that later he sent him to Ed Betiyon at Cleveland, and that while being worked in both instances he showed lameness. The plaintiff states that after giving the horse hypodermic injections of cocoaine in the .spine. joints he worked a mile in 2:10. as he had done at Lexington when he bought him, and he formed tin conclusion that Macey had doped him. He then demanded his money back. Following this demand for the return of the purchase money Country jay was returned to Mace}' at Lexington, but Macey refused to receive the horse and hence the suit. The best move I have heard of by a three-year-old trotter this summer, and in fact, the fastest known for the time of year, writes H. T. White, wa- made recently at the Indianapolis track by a so of Boreal 2:15%, dam by Trevillian 2:08%. This youngster is being prepared by John Hussey, who is a conservative man in the matter of trials. He worked a mile last fall in 2:16%, which was remark- able for that age. and having been thus season a baby was in shape to go on early with this mer. Hussey drove the colt a mile in 2:141,4. the last quarter in 32l- seconds, and apparently did not call for all the speed his mount had. This colt s breeding is in itself an interesting study, owing remarkal.de manner in which, in the female tin traces to Kysdyk's Hambletonian. His sec □ was by Young Jim. son of George Wilkes, - Hambletonian and the dam of Trevillian was by Gam- betta, sou of Volunteer, son of Hambletonian. K sire of tiie colt, is by Bow Bells, son of Elect' son of Hambletonian, and his .lam was by Aleai son of George Wilkes, son of Hambletonian; - .lam Nooi by Harold, son of Hambletonian. In other words, the Boreal colt traces five times to an through such successful stallions as Georgi Wilkes Eli ioneer, Harold and Gan and once through Ulster ' ■• of the best - .f Hambletonian. This showi when it is recall.-. BOW BellS, sire of But from the won -. . .mil dam of , was a high class ■ re with a record ■ m_'M . to high-wh ils, a -' ■ in turn had 1 hat Is I Jay Ej e S i i ENG-USH BREEDERS VIEWS ON HACKNEY TYPE AND ACTION. Just ,ii this time when exhibitors and show bal action as demonstrated by imported hackney mare Menella, cham- ■ i in. is perfect ion and pi i cisely what ■I I", .king for, it is interesting to get th m i 'i English hack ney breeder a\ pi of thi ha< I m, v and action of the pronounced kind. Mr. P. W. Buttle "t' Kirk bum Yorkshire, who owns ;- champion Rosadoi (4964), Kirkburn 5v ell and such mares as Audrey . tid, Londesborough Magic ■ i ie, etc., may justly be regarded as an au< Rosador's progency have for La idon shows, and Btallions bj are eagerly sought for wherever appreciated at its true value. iterview with the Parmer and Stock Buttle declared his idea of a hackney from 15.2 to 15.3 dan. Is, standing on [net '■;•■■ : .i I he size of t he h; by tengtbe g thi ! gs is, in his .•(anion, a great not adrocatij .. i ding of 15- ■ Mr. Buttle maintains that English breed i - ■ ful not to lose or gel bej oncl the tin. i km type, as once lost it will never come i 1G hand se g I shoulders are in and g i shoulders are essential horse, not more than for tin' high as a horse 's an ion t* i ; shoulder. It" the shoulder if up- - action will be underneath him. With ■■■ riding shoulders the horse will go .I'D. : color, as fai as a | irse for the sale ■ I. Mr. Buttle agre. a that b rhite markings is best. Given, how- I »rse, Mr. Buttle thinks it does horse is blue or green. With regard . - deceit e the eye and n times our of twenty. The white- ho tot be bi tter for the trad.-, but Mr. j to breed white-legged horses. On this i Mr. Buttle .-alls attention to the tat the prize winning hackneys in England have color. If like produces like and we nuts, th.n, asks Mr. Buttle, what English prize-win- day nn chestnut, certainly attaches great importance to is that sufficient attention has not in America the complaint of hack- bei n that American trotting bred ■ eh substance. * m the other hand ad- American trotting bred carriage horse ■ kneys here have so much Bubstance thai *i by comparison.) Mr. Buttle eon- . m:I.- of ! lif utmost importance. No ma ■■■ be "ii top if he ha Subst; m e is as important in ie stallions. Mr. Buttle likes a long, are to breed from, and such a mare ■ 'i propoi i ionate stallion. Whi i - hi hands Mr. Buttle would give them p name, as they lose the hackney type, or rathe] mother type. (The coaching type is, of Course, meant.) Mr. Buttle avers that at 16 hands '■'■<■■ e many more unsound horses. uttle recognizes that there is a great deal of action. 1 1 does not follow . he Baj b, I hat the i_r; . '_•■■ " ■ ■ ■- are necessarily the best. say tit at there is as much quality in - . He likes a horse to go from t be lot to move underneath him. The im- action must not be lost sight of. A rood unless he flexes his bocks. Since Mr. .: -e member he thinks the English hackney hock action more than in anything fcfae. i - if very difficult tO judge aetion i'i Inns.-- give a g I show in a Small others which in a larger ring would win tre able to £e1 going at their best in a ['-»-,* yards, ■ l others require a longer run before ■ Heen at their best. (This has been demon m American show rings time after time. The most rii ■ buyers examine the action of a hois. fjoing a long distance straight and take very , m in the action of a horse while trotting in . t ' r . ,- i , ■ . . When aske-i bis opinion on stallion character and whether character gets its due in the show ring, Mr. Buttle said do! always. A stallion, in his opinion, should always he judged Sfl B BtaUiOD and not ... ;1 gelding. A stallion should show masculine character. (In the Aim roan show ring horses with long fine and much feminine character have frequently been chosen as winners over somewbal coarser stal- lions who showed the most masculine character.) Mr. Buttle admits that there an- undoubtedly i ra as well a ■ ■ - of all bret ds, the breds even. As a breed, ho we v. r. Mi. Buttli aiders the hackm j any other in its field. The true hackney. Mr. B best after, say. |efl and retains his action. Some other horses make a great display at fn-i i. ut after going a distance thi to lose □.differently. When questi I as to tin- advisability of intro- ducing a thoroughbred cross with the hackney, Mr. Buttle declared that action would be quickly lost. A thoroughbred cross might help futun _ ts, Baid he, but it could do nothing for his own horses. Once introduced, thoroughbred blood would destroy tl tion in some degree and it wonld take too long to get the action back again. Even for breeding th< oree Mr. Buttle would keep the hi I f ;ni OlltCrO! will end. Breeders will always ha whatever is done. Mr. Buttli admil \ that ht baa them and -m do others. It is well, he says, thai this is so. If ever, si raised was :, g i hlll, there would I- no -i" eial value attaching to an; Mr. hurtle declares that "foreign demand" has nevei been better than it is now. Foreign buyers, lie o iia\ e no Bpecial pi efl rem i . for mn par- ticular type. They want sizable horses of whole color. but they frequently take a horse of any color. Mr. Buttle, in closing, expressed the opinion that the hackney as an exhibit has got bigger in recent He remembers the time when few horses of the ■■■ type were shown in class.es ov< r 15.2 The majority of the & I ones were under 15.2. Nbwi Mi Buttle says, there are three times the Dumber of entries in the over 15.2 class than formerly. M. tie thinks, however, that now English breeders have gol their hackneys big enough. that Blachloek ha stud. — "Marque," in The Horse t; (Blaeklock,fulfillcd Marque's predictions in hi- Hrst start at Libertyville, winning in straight heats, best time 2:07%, Sally Pointer, Daphne Direct and two more were behind him. — Ed. B. ft. > . A SENSATIONAL PACING WORKOUT. I ran ly get warmed up over a fast mile, hat ing become somewhat callous, »ne I am going to tell you about rather melted mv collar. Last Tues- day I went out to Libertyville, Ml., to Bee th<- new- comes, and after watching several " workouts ' ' around 2:16, I caught sight of the big stallion B lock (p) 2:08*4 starting on his mile journey. Lafe Shaffer and [ were over on the -back stretch and noticed that the horse was going some as he neared the half. We Bnapped on him and caught the last half in 1:"M4. last quarter in 30 seconds. Going over to the stand presently I found Scott McCoy, A I Hughes, ' '. W. Marks and others in a state of excite - mi ut. Scott hail caught the mile in 2:04% and the others nor slower than 2:05. All things considered, it was a great mile. William Rash, Blacklock's trainer, never made a move to drive him, in fact, the horse just sneaked along So easily that he didn't seem to l.e doing better than 2: in. I, 'ash was not a wan- that fin* mile was so fast until the spectators advised him of it. He said that his watch was sometimes tricky, and while he caught the mile in 2:05 lie thought it surely was an error. Blacklock, I am convinced, can pace in 2:03 now. if strung out, anil I say it with the realizatu f what that means at this time of yeaT. I never sau a horse go a fast mile with more ease and so little exertion. His lost mile previously this season was in A bit of Blacklock's history may be of inl Rash got him in 1904 when tin- stallion was four years old. ii-' raced seven times that year, winning three races, being second three times and third once. His record at ti"- eh.se of the campaign was 2:13%. He raced four tine'- in 1905, winning three races and a record of 2:0s1!*- He is a black stallion, standing 16 hands and weighing, I should judge, 1,125 pounds. He wears light quarter boots, no Straps, and has B thing about his gait that deceives as to ids speed. His sire. Cuckoo 2:16)4, is ;i s,,li "' Ambassador 2:21%, our id' a mare l.v Egbert. Black lock's dam is by Brown John, own brother of the Brown Hal :_':!l"_.. stallion Storm 2:08%; see I dam l.v Masker 2:19%, son of FirovMi Hal. This gives BlttCklock a double ,i of Hal bb-od and makes him a well bred horse from the pacing Standpoint. He will l.e ra< of th.- field for Coo i-.il!. tennis, lacrosse or -I her field sports at such tim< (pounds arc not required by the club for its own events. Tins will be gratifying rows to sport lovi a stimulus to them and result in a higher and better elass of sports than the town lias hitherto had. The polo Clnb is under the management of John Parrott, president; Walter s. Hobart, E .DeSab M. Tobin, P. I». Martin. Rudolph Spreckels. V. IV. dark. George H. Hpward, H. I'. B V. A. Driseoll. With sueh as the enterprise ir should proi i DEARER AND SCARCER THAN EVER. I>id you know, a price of horse- li.nl risen and that .ildu't have a chance of getting one even if yon had the price .' Hor-- ■- an dearei > icarei at any time in the history of the market and, whal still, the condition appears i. , caused in- directly by the automobile. Horses — g i road ani- mals— bring a large sum to their possessors in these days of machines. A first -class animal cannot be purchased for much less than only four or five years ago i hat 1 It this sunt wonld buy the befit horse in the market for or- dinary family us.-. i; ,, . i - brought moi e, Draft horses now sell for $225 t-> $250, which is fwi.e Their COSt a f.-w years ago. And there it a demand for them apparently at any p] batch of animals brought into the local market is quickly disposed of. There are few good anin be had anyway because the big breeders u a few years ago bl '■■■! USe "i' it- the automobile. When the supply died out the demand began again and prices rose. There i big in and also for American horses abroad and that lias .trained the market. It is not many years ago that anything shape of a horse was Supposed to bl a woman, says I ountry Life in America, Ir wa popular idea among those who knew that given a good horse a woman would ruin it in Less than n year. All this has changed among the intelligent women, however. Nowadays the v. . ■■■ n how to handle a horse — that is. those who use their brains and have watehed the real horseman, at his work; so this question of s.-x is not as important as it was at one time. {*i course, there are thousands of women who know little or nothing about the horse, but wit number of horse shofl - all over the COUOt i • their education i:- progressing fast, and it will not be long before almost any horse with i can be safely trusted to B woman and be driven or ridden without damage. At the same time, thei women 's and men 's horses, ml <\w tO thi the animals will be handled l.v the different because they require different characteristics aci ing to the persons in charge of them. + i + i ROD, GUN AND fiENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt AT THE TEAPS. The SportameA'a AaaooiatioD of il'» Northwaat will hold' in anoaal toornaiaenta :>< Watia Walla for the ,i „:,. detided al the bminen meet- ing ol DKroben and delegate) held June !Oth at the ra of the Walla Walla Oun Club. Walla Walla «a* also honored with all the principal offices in th.- association for the year. The election resulted in the following choice: President, J. C. Scott, Walla Walla; seeretaiv. John Pi Smails, Walla Walla; treasurer, R. B. Allen. Walla Walla. The viee. aosen mun the different states as follows: Idaho, P. J. Holohan; Utah, A. P. Bigelow; Washington, E. E. Kllis: Montana. E: P .('.mlarr: Ore- gon, M. Abramsj British Columbia, Charles McC'lure; California, Olaxence C. Naiimatf. A new constitu- tion an. I by-laws were alse adopted alter considerable discussion. Thi meeting was called to nr.ler by President Ker- shaw. The reading of the minutes was followed by the election of officers. The secretary reported that the holders of the Ana- conda ''up (J. W. Bradrick) ami of the Individual Championship Medal (A. J. Webb) had expressed their willingness to replace the trophies. It was voted to hold back the 50 per cent Tsoney in the shoots until the replacement of the trophies. The events were to be pulled "ft" as per program, the money to go to the winners, the medal or eup to he tendered later. On motion <>f Mr. Holohab each member present donated the sum of *! to cover any deficit which might ired prior to the adoption of the constitution ling for the regular payment of dues aud as- sessments. President Dryden of the Walla Walla R...I and Gun t*luh, made the" proposition, which was unanimously adopted, to have the tournament, held in Walla Walla for the next live years on eomlition the targets he slu.r for at ;i eents each and each eluh advance the sum of $la each year fin- the tournament, this sum to he used as added money. Members of the local eluh declare. I they were will- ing to guarantee not only $600 but practically $1,000 if necessary, an. I R. ff. Allen, in setting forth the at- tractions of the city, insisted there eonld be no possible complaint over the reception afforded the visitors. In adopting the new constitution a "provision extra- ordinary" was added which gives the tournament, committee- the power to fake the management of the tournament away from the local clu hif. at any time, romittee deems the management incompetent or, for any reason, unsatisfactory. The board of directors, by vote, will consist of the vice-presidents of the aceosiation. A vote of thanks, on motion of Mr. Ellis, was ten- dered the Walla Walla Rod and (ion Club for the suc- I conduct of the tournament and the reception accorded the visitors. l-nt Dryden of the Walla Walla Club accepted the offer of president Ellis of the Oregon Stnte Asso- ciation t.i hold the State tournament -in Walla Walla one year from next October. ance handicaps for the contestants in the next tournament under the auspices of the Sportsmen's Association of the Northwest will add to the general interest and no doubt increase the membership and attendance, in the estimation of those members who weie at the business meeting held at Walla Walla. It . is a. move which is likely to prove the most popular of any action yet taken by the association. For some years past it has been noticed that the membership and attendance, not only in the associa- tion tornrnaments. but in the State shoots and local clubs have been steadily decreasing. The reason as- signed for this is the fact that a few of the best shooters get all the money and trophies and the younger or less proficient shooters do little else than "donate. ' ' To obviate this objection, which has been growing stronger each year, the association acted upon a reso- lution oflered by E. E. Ellis to declare the following handicaps; lers making {hi per cant and over, to shoot at 20 yards; S7 per cent or less than 82, 10 yards: *4 per cent and less than ST. IS yards: 80 per cent and less aba n 84, n yards; less than SO per cent. Hi yards. + + The resolution also provides that all contest* for medals must be held •>" the hist day of the imirua- men* ami t his wit! serve to base the average and permit the sum 1 1 percentage men t- nteet on a better footing tor the trophies. Those shooter* si t- iny :tt tees than ■'*<»> targets during the first day will he arbitrarily handicapped by the management Heavy, erratic winds interfered seriously with the >ii June 21st, the opening day of the tourna- ment of the Sportsmen's Association of the Northwest at Walla Walla. Even the experts an. I trade represen- tatives were unable to ilo much more than carry throng against odds. One crack shooter, name not now for publication, made but 7 out of 15 in one event. Clouds of -hist at times would hide a trapped target, at other times the wind snapped a target out of its tangent and whipped it about any old way. Eleven events were shot the first day — Seven 13 target races, entrance $3.50, $25 added, 50, 30 and 20 per cent; one 20 target race, entrance $1.50 $20 addt 1, 4Q, 30, 20-"and 30 per cent, and three trophy rates comprised the card for the first day. Event Xo. 4 for the Anaconda Cup (25 targets, un- known angles. -4 entrance) was a surprise to the talent, when Ed Garrett of Seattle tracked nut 25 straight ami won. Ed McBroom of Spokane came second with 24, Robertson, Holling. Hillis. McDouabl and Dryden third with 23, aud Ellis. Woods. Stacy and Holohan fourth with 22 each. Event Xo. 7 for the Multnomah Medal (23 tar- gets, known angles, reversed pull, entrance -4) was captured by E. F. Confarr of Livingstone, Mont., who broke 24. Ellis, Howe. King, Holohan, Bigelow and McDonald each broke 23; Miller, Stark, Deyo anil S.-well 22; McElroy was the only 21 man. Event Xo. 11, the Browulee Me-lal (25 targets, un- known angles, reversed pull, use of both barrels, en- trance *4), went to A. I', ('owing of Bellingham who scored 24. Bigelow, A. E. Guist of Portland and Denham each cracked 23; Holohan, and McBroom broke 22; King. Dryden, Deyo, Stacy. McElroy, ' Forbes. Spence aud Logsden in the 21 hole (barring the trade) cut up third money. The general average for the first day's shooting was: Bigelow, 90%; Confarr, 8S; Chingren. S*; Mc- Broom, 87%; Dryden, 86; Forbes.- 86; Holohan, 85%; Ellis, 85; Dickson, 83%; Stacy. 82%; J. Sew. -II. 8SS%, and < owing Si %. Xine events comprised the schedule for the second day. rdl of them at 20 Targets save the eighth race. which was for the Globe Trophy (40 targets, in know^i traps, unknown angles, 10 known traps, unknown angles, reverse pull, use of both barrels; 10 known traps, known angles; 10 known traps, known angles, reverse pull, entrance $5). Pete Holohan of Wallace and F. A. Dryden of Walla Walla tied with 39 breaks. On the shoot-oft" the former won by 35 to 34. The race was one of the prettiest struggles during the shoot. When it came to the shoot-off everything els*- was dropped on the grounds until the big event of the •lay could be decided. The two men rame up for the first 1" targets, one barrel, unknown angles, the next 10 both barrels, same conditions. Dryden shot in great championship form, breaking 20 straight and looked like a sure winner up to the change to known angeles. Holohan dropped his fifth bin! from Xo. ;; aud his sixth from Xo. 4. He fell again on his 14th from Xo. 5 and his loth, a clean straightaway from X... At the 18th bird from Xo. 4 Dryden made "a sensational shot, a live bird flying between him and the target just at the pull. His last bird, the 20th in the section, was another hair raising bit of work, he using his second barrel almost on the drop, but mak- ing a dean break. in the next section, at known angles, Holohan dropped his first bird from Xo. 1 and it looked like a walkover for the Walla Walla man. But an awk- wanl miss on the third bird. Xo. 4 trap, was followed by a duplicate drop of a pretty flier from Xo. ]. A straightaway out of Xo. 3 on the 11th bird sent pangs of anguish to the hearts of the Dryden followers and when another dropped on Xo. 1 long'faees were the order. The shudders turned to groaus when the 17th and Tilth birds from Xo. 5 came out like a greasnd streak of lightning. Both were misses and irrevocably ruiued the Dryden chance. Holohan, who "had been on. i, breaking 19 straight and winning 'be- trophy. Ellis also broke 39 lo the race. In tlu nou> siuu Guist was first with 3$, Miller and Kemhow •■". Tift 36 men were: Holling, Deyo. Cbiagrast, Mark- ham and Robins. The race for the Walla Wall* Br also somewhat sensational. Jack Forbes D. J. Deyo, Seattle, and -l. II. Miller. BoHingha. with 19 out of 20, In the shootoH Mi -■ and Deyo dropped early in the race and torses w a out with IS out of 20. It was an ideal day for the shoot, tite wind slight and the sky clear. In the blazed fiercely and shut out so mi r ■■ ■ whose eyes ^rere not able to stand all day long. There was a hug.- attendance of the events more than 50 shooters wexe ent< Bigelow. Con fair and Holohan tie* on fchi average, each losing 38 birds out of - For the closing day of the tournament, Ua1 June 23, ten races were shot. 5 at 15 targets, 3 at 2- and 1 at 25 and 1 at 4n targets. The -_-. day were the individual championship • .< _ gets; the 3-man team shout at 20 targets par mi the Dayton medal race at 40 targets. Hollohan won the championship m< 25 straight. Wood. Peck. McBroom. -Bigelow and Logsden broke 24. Miller. Dryden. Stacy, Bei ton, McElroy, Baker, Dickson, Gonfur and I scored 23 each. Confarr won the Dayton medal afl tie with Garrett and Chingren, who each scored 39 out of 40. Holohan and Dickson brake ■ . .,, Ellis, and McBroom broke 37. In the three-man team shoot the Sp- Forbes, E. J. chingren and F. K. McBroom, took the Trophy, with a score of ^ out of a possible « attle's representatives. "Wood, Garrett* and Miller, made 51. and Walla Walla. which ws Dryden, Smails and Kershaw, was lotfi with 50. Holohan was high average with 02"-_ ■ - n farr won second honors, and the Par - j;ur> prize, with 01 5-.6 per cent: McBro aa.witli per cent made third average. One of the episodes of the tonrnaxaoet wi average made by Holling. the Duponi Who losr but eight birds out of 200 the secoc he Du- pont people presented the Walla Walk Bod ami Gun club with a handsome silver »-«p whkb will h- tested for in future local shoots. From start to finish the tournament wj in every way and the management is highiy praised By all visiting shooters, who say they"* will return in doubled numbers next year. The work of Manager Bill Doty was - by the local management an. I the ev€ Pmark- ably free from kicks or those charges Whtel characterized some of the shoots in th «8t. One of the most pleasing features of t&Q ahoo*; was. that every man was paid off promptly, and M went away without his money. Tb? otfiria! sheets were compiled by Captain Gharl*n Said V? The winners of the trophies last year yrro. Ana- conda cup. J. W. Bvadrirk, San Francis ■ Mull medal, AY. F. Sheard, Taeyma. Brow r_ • - ■* ow orippled with paralysis, resulting from his injuriea, H an interested spectator at the Union shoot last Sun- day. It is to be hoped Mr. Hesse, who is very populai- with the shooters, will have an eaidyr and eo recovery from his injuries. He states ibtti although the Santa JBoSfl boys lost a number «>i t.h*-jr gun- they are "still in business. " and w.-JJ hold several trap shoots this season. It will be remembered that Santa Rcsa bad a strenu- ous time on the morning of- April 18th. j All the build- ings on both sides of the main Mtreer. wf r>r cb im about eighty—people were killed outright and a num- ber received more or less severe, injuries. Go to Victoria, B. C. and stop at the Betel trriartl. It 's the best. California's favorite Xapa Soda. tot weather driakJ «e Jackson's hot DEER HTJWTING SEASON 18 NIGH. e opening day of the ilee? bunting season, August tails on Wednesday this year. This being *•*» main body ol deer hunters throughout the State will Take advantage of open time on ripe bucks the following Saturday anil Sunday, with the majority "I the gun flub member* and tin- sportsmen who .-an afford t<» take ses era! days off thaaa busy times, ho S:(n Francisco particularly, it is almost positive the opportunity for indulgence in the sport will sot be s.. tor the time bring, t-> quote ' Sol. Heddcrly : "Thirty-thirties "t Remington and IKinc-bester models and smokeless jeannnn of larger l>or.- are being resur- rected from corners and hauled down from shelve*. .K-rs are swabbing onl their antediluvian Ballard - and waxing abnormally busy over aged Shm-ps, Hepbucn ami Henry coal burners <'t' the vintage ot* 1 **7t;. Cartridge belts are being stitched up anew.; L&ins and hunting shoes engross the attention of sundry coblen. Things are doing an the sewing ma- • hiiie. and hard (tanras or suiter khaki pavploatOfl tha ■ •A*- of the worthy housewife. Busy with ■ >-. the plumber j« soldering ap that bole in the canteen others we Bhol it bo i* would surely have to We flxed this year. Not much loafing around town at night, "i- even lodge meetings, for th.- deer season ■ <;<. north, east, SOUth "i Wesl and tlie sain*' tale of make* music for the hunter* ear. Favored with plenty, of feed, thanks t ■ > a liberal win tec and hate rains, all the grassy potreros are pasturing their little herds of God's horned cattle. The dear erop n»-\ i r was better; all summer long spotted fawns have been encountered by seekers after trout, an. I even in (1 frequented ;i section as the Laguinitas several tint- hut-kM and maternal looking does have stood at ^ gaae within plain view of the bail and fly brigade, quietly trawling along the stream below. Prom this . lone a lively deer outlook might be deduced; foi where the anii ir in fair force al places itieutaHy to their liking, as evidenced by prev- A ious years, unr can hardly make a mistake in antieipat- port. The _ - of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Mon- . Lake. Napa. Hiimliol.lt. Mendocino and Sonoma counties and the club preserve keepers in Marin coun- ty have put in mueh time of late in their respective districts, where each year, more or less, reports of illegal ante season killing of bucks, does or fawns or- iginated. That there lias been comparatively little of * summer is a pleasing reflection for all •■■ a n if rather few cases uf slaughtered does have beeu heard of this year where two or three came to notice previously. A recenl rase is that of Charles Twishler, who was arrested in Humboldt county for having deer meat in his possession ; he paid a fine of ...■ Heister was L-onvicted and paid the same ol for killing deer in close season. On the as- sumption that one illegal killing in ten is ever heard of, it may be seen that something tangible ha iiiplisbn.l. *. Lsmen themselves, the county game wardens and deputy trsh commissioners are up to much of the trickery of the pot hunter and in many sections they ha\ •• made the game laws something do longer to be i at. . y I'ntil a Bufticieut appropriation to give and reward es euough to do the work becomes available, g better can be hoped. .Making an example here :in "get a deer" each sea*ou furnishes food for merri- ment on the pari terans, and been more generally manifested than thia season. Buy- ing the latest automatic or magazine rifle of blf and power enough to lay l»w elephants, thane IcUowa overran the hill*, too often dealing death to .very- thing that moves in the brush within their sight. By what strange fatality is it. that a •■greenhorn,'" who e.oild not hit the broadside of a buck at seventy -five yards, can bring down a man sneaking in the brush at 200 yards nearl] every timel In Maine, .luring the deer season, ir cause to such a pass that all the guides bought red caps and and if Lbs makers eontim out rifles that will shoot farther and farther, everybody else will have t.. do the same, it is now possible tor a man to be killed ■ distance thai I annol heat the report of the rifle tliHt despatched him, Some day, let ail bun ten hope soon, this unnatural and inexcusable erase for carrying high-power, long rang* cannon will give waj to a safer and saner custom of bunting with rifles in some measure pTOpOrt ieuatc to t he game. Tiling- in this what bettei in the .do! countries, v. here single shot and double-barreled rifles at .•rally the rule, though foreign customs in other lines will not bear sportsmen's investigation. Tin sing povrei ..f modern rifles is a menace to the of htrnters, foi not ic»-s always boy ' hi powerful guns they pan get, while the great increase in killing power and rapidity Of tiring tend to lower the premium on marksmanship and hunting skill — things true sportsmen ought to guard nealoosly. The high' powered magazine rifles now on the market will squirt lead as a In ater, and any tenjjerfool tyro ought to be aide to fill the air around H full of lead that he will stumble against a bullet try- ing to get away. In the hands of the veteran hunter, or expert rifle- man, theese weapons are practical as a cheese knife and give the sports man that *af isf action which alone comes from the work of ■* high .lass firearm — such as the Lve-Keiningtou or Wiuuhestei 30-30 "a for in- stance. A party of old- timers at the buck hunting game gat here. | at luncfa one day last week to talk o\ er the prospect, and incidentally dropped some wise sugges- tions regarding apparel "Go quiet," said one. \>. nintcr could argue that point except in the af- firmative, and aids to silent progress in the hills came One man spoke for woolen stork - ings and nio.-.asins; another for tennis shoes. "Carry two pair for emergencies, and if the rocks 01 _ out out one. rhauge.'' was ins argument. All the heavy leather hunting shoe as needlessly DOlSy - very old and well softened iiv oil. &abb grip the slippery piaces bettei than iron-studded leather. Khaki or moleskin clothing, light but very firm in texture and of neutral ' * non-committal ' : color, adapted to t he general surroundings Of tl tun try to be hunted — brownish yellow, such as are to I*- found at .1. W. Brittain A, < ... 's sporting goods ..-.iv..| a majority of votes. A eauteeii. cartridge belt. DOUCb, sombrero hat and bandana handkerchief, with a at. ■ eon: fil.ted the typical .ostium- :< greed oil by those present, and it will meet with th. approval of most hunters. The khaki shirts made for the army are ideal for hunting; brush slips oft' them without tearing and they are cool in the sun. Too min-h attention* to ap- parel i*^ impossible; deer hunting is very exacting and at best tiresome work ini A valuable suggestion is to carry a rake of choco- late wrapped in oiled paper. It is at once food and mild .stimulant, v.ry refreshing t.. nibble at on the Some cany ■■< bottle of weak tea; others "snake poison ' '; others coffee. Tastes differ; mosr tin. I water answers beat. The surest snake antidote is to >.. Mi. Battle* '■"iniiig. High boots ,ue out of the question; f»0 hot altogether. ■• Likewise leggins," suggest.-, i one. Tying one's pants around the ankles or tucking them into the fiK>tgear is better. In the r:tr>- instances where it is neer-^sary to ramp on the trail ovn night, nothing will giv- greater eom- fnrt than one of the little individual rooking pans that use. | to be issued l.y I'mle Sam to his troops, made of heavy blork tin with handle folding over tight -tit ting rover, oval in shape and size.i to tit a poeket nicely. They will .-airy several Blices of bacon, salt, pepper and slires of bread nicely, and th< a s.piare meal in t h.-mselves. The rifle will generally get a small bird or rabbit, and no hunt, r is evr with- out a waterproof Btatcfa ease and hunting knife. Not the voting eutlass affected by the tyro, but, * atout, Serviceable elasp knife. Sheath knives, unless rarely well made, are a unlfeance in the brush. At an annv y.Mi.ls s:j|e held in Oakland recently the^e cooking pyns WOTS tor sale at the ridiculously low pri.-e of 25 rents. and dozens of .iter hunters bought one oi two Th. - A^nong ■ and durable for toting - trip is one could wish. \ deer ) t.-r of cspi I • about a rifle. The tyro who ha- not WOU keep out of th. hills, for he is at rtttej ■ the prst of all Who do gO, A W ■' l.ee Keniingtoii thirty-thii f> gun as should !>• The ne\t question that interests ;. bunl to go for his veuisOA I" -- t hat any plans ^ I for ... i ii will yield some this summer. Sellable ad hand from Marin county — where are located ' serves of the £oontry 'lub. Point Reyes s^.k- Clnb, Tamalpais Qnn « lub. K..iw i Gban Club, La- goinitaa Gun Club and various small hunting domains, that bucks are plentiful . nongl • lub mi grand opening day bunt, James Maynard, who ha- resigned fr< flcb, will head a party on the LaguinHas pre serve. This elnb some time ; .. in 'hat rather rough country by -. ruling a kennel -: eight honndft. 9eorge Jackson and a party will on the Tamalpais grounds. Hilly Kitt!. will pfi ket-p up his repntati..!! "I ti untry 'tub hills. Qeorge Sewmaa :.:■ Sehmitz will hunt on the 1*'. Key.-, domain. - is plenty . open teiritoiy. sherifl Taylor ami other San Sportsmen ha\e their bn.-ks air.:,-: ■■ rrpres. ntati f individual ur San Krau.-iseo will be as irameroofl *- and the Opening day fusilade through mil.s ot the Mann eanynns. Sot a ronniy will not be overlooked I hunters. Near Novato and i_ the initiated there • nting ground. Pete Walsh ••-. Point has -e\,.r:ti bucks staked out in Reservoir gulch. BeportS from Willir* and I'kiah st:,t^ that the hunt- ing country reached from tb stocked. Using Caaadero as a debarking point. will find go... I hnnTiiio ,,rl i., ( ti. northwest the coast. h'.-.lw I < ity and San M:,- for the seaward slopes ot' th.- eoaat that hue _ _ mting. San Jose sportsmen) permits, rely .hi the Mt. Hamilton ranges for a ■• dividend. Others will make for the edj Hasin country r.. the v. i Crue coonty will afford g i hnntii . always doe* Boulder Creek will : ing point for numerous hum If W. W. Kir hards au.l several w.ll known sportc Boulder "reek distriet do "chalks" of tie fr.mi ' • < H>* i _ >grai pasf. The mountain^ t.< the east an. I -onth- | terey and in fa.t rlo whole broken territory ol district are good two during om sea* one individual. It i>- illegal to kill doss, fa wns, elk. -■ 01 antelope in tlrH .State any time, fawn akin* in ones possession. The Hotel Driard. Victoria, B to spend your summer vacation. Yoiu - ■ THE FARM | s^.+ * ** + * * ** *+ * **<• *4> *+ -i":-!* *:-.• HOVEN OB BLOAT IN CATTLE. tble in sections oi | pr bat •■ been favored with . .., aii aud a heavy crop thai there will i-- eases of , ows kept in dry yards during _.' .. .1 late in tli.- morning, ., ..... ,. ,,.,■ when hungry onto ,.t H,r. ,.i mt alfalfa when tin re ighl rain or heavy dew. these circumstances gas is ,,,. , formed n hich ristends and ,mach or paunch t.. .-. animal can scarcely There is pressure upon the ind upon the lungs. Circulation ,, Lnipeded, grrent weakness follows, unless the animal is relii v. -I there I mger of suffocation. t> tliat the farmer n hen i ■ hi- field 'I'" s not notice anything . u h the cattle until it is too ;.,; anj thing i Ise than the use of rocaE 'and canula. The trocar is - ■,;.. a small stiletto or sharp- .1 instrument, in fact, an awl, eanula is a sheath which •s it aud which is toned into the ■ ith it and left in the in- is it through the skin and paunch for me after the withdraway of the so that by keeping the wound the gas may be allowed to escape. The place to apply it is in the middle he depression between the last rib, I backbone and the point of the . quarter on the left side. The tro- ind eanula should be in the hands vrr\ farmer who has any con- siderable amount of stock. But if an tmal is seen to be in distress and is available, take a common is< quill, cut off the point and the tiered portion and take out the pith. Then take a sharp-pointed pen- knife, make an incision, put the goose in and ludd it until the gas escapes. It will be more pleasant if hold your 'nose in the other diree- Shi ep are also liable to bloat, al- i iUgh in our own experience with sheep we have never had any trouble it except uiie day in whieh fif- sheep were affected and three or . four of them died. The best way to l a idle sheep is to make a bridle, using a little stick of wood for the bit, and nary twine. Insert the bit in the pfs mouth, draw the twine up and tie it tightly over the back of the p 's head. We have had no suc- cess in using tlie trocar with sheep. Although our cattle for the last twenty years have been ranging in fields we have Jiad but two - - of bloating, and these were due to turning cattle into a heavy field of nmoth clover, to which they had aot been accustomed. Our rule has i to accustom cattle to clover early in the spring, keep them continuously in the fields night and day, and return the milch cows to the field as soon as they were milked after being brought in from the clover pasture in the morn- ing. There are some things, however, about the bloating that are not easy to und rstand. Our hiss in the case of the sheep above mentioned occurred but and in this ease the sheep had been accustomed to the pasture all se-i- son. Why fifteen of them were af- fected that particular day and no >-ther Lays out of several years we nr. at a loss t" understand. — Farmer. The output of oleomargarine for the eou itry at large for the month of April shows a big falling off from the month a year ago. In April, i '.-<".". there was 74S,t)7^ pounds colored and o,Sili!,ltMii pounds of uneolored, or a total of (J,57 1,008 pounds. For April, I 106, there was 217,335 pounds of eolored and 1,110,820 pounds of the un- red, or a total of 2,243,853 pounds. Last April figures show a falling oft' of l.'.,7<>,4'.-'7 pounds for the previous month of March. BUILDING UP A FLOCK. Tn nearly every flock of any con- i able size there are some heus which are far beyond the average as layers. - [uality is in the blood as much as in the feed, and it is from the layers thai we should endeavor to perpetuate our bocks. Hens that are properly bred Om) a line of producers may not lay . ftVient, and hens thai are aol lay era may do fnirh well for a time on y I feed, but what we are looking Coi ifl the !'•■> sistiiii. continuous layer, thai will aol onlj la; well .luring the breeding sea SllM t.tii r\rr\ month in the year in which she ifl not molting. There is m doubt about this point, it is one whieh ,, },,, ,i u.i,. a hen jusl as surelj ;is the milking nan can be bred into the dairy cow or speed into the trot- ter. It is not a breed trait or one thai is possessed by the entire flock or any strain of fowls, unless such have been bred for several generations from the besi layi is of the flock. Some find one breed more profitable than another. When a breed proves profitable from the egg-producing stand- point it is due to the fact that lis owner lias a good strain of that par- ticular breed and knows how to handle ins lords to make them do well. The small breeds, especially Leghorns, -will produce eggs at a less cost than the heavier breeds, although among the latter there are strains which lay as many eggs in a year as the Leghorns, but they are larger and require more food, consequently the eggs cost more. Where the eggs are- wanted for incu- bation and the chicks for market poultrv the heavier fowls are to be pre- ferred", I f you want good layers we must breed this trait into our hens, and if we want winter layers we must secure that trait also by breeding from hens which lay in winter. When we have gone to the trouble to select such eggs, using trap nests so as to be sure of the record of every hen placed in the breeding pen, we must not neglect the chicks. All our work with the breeders will not avail nothing if the chicks are not properly raised. They must have such food as will normally de- velop all parts of the body, and es- pecially the egg-producing organs. Heat is an important factor in developing the ovary, which is dependent to a great degree on heat for its growth. This is the season pullets hatched in April, May ami June make the most persistent layers. By the time the ovary has commenced to develop the weather has become warm, and this favorable condition continues for several months, or until the pullets are f Tilt v matured. HOUSE BOT-FLY. The horse bot-fly is the buzzing, humped, bee-like fly that deposits its nits on a horse "s forelegs where the horse is apt to lick them off. The nits readily let loose of the hair and cleave to the moistened tongue; They are in this way carried into the mouth and t lie n enter the stomach, which is the natural place for them to develop into hots. They stay there until about the middle of the next summer, when they pass from the horse and soon develop into another pest of flies. The horse does not remain free from hots very long, for just as many horses die from bots in duly and August as any other time of year. Why do horses have them? Do they harm or benefit the horse? Such questions have been ar- gued from time to time, and we are baffled almost as much as our fore- fathers were. We can not explain nature 's object in spite of all our theories. As long as the horse exists the bot and fly will continue to live. To lessen or prevent them to a certain extent keep all nits as far as possible off the horse by washing. A wet rag or sponge rubbed over the hair where the eggs are laid will readily take them off. The American cow is entitled to share in the praises which have recently been sung to the American hen. Ac- cording to the census figures of 1905, which have just been compiled and announced, there were used in the United States in 1904, 12,147,30-4,550 pounds of milk and ~>SS,lSb',471 pounds of cream in the manufacture of 551,- 127S.I41 pounds of butter, 313,685,290 pounds of cheese and 308^485,182 pounds of condensed milk. The total cost of the materials used in this industrv was $14'J,^i>/J77, while the value of the products was $Ui8,lS2,789, an increase of the former of 31.3 per cent and of the latter of 28.0 per cent. Sober up on Jackson's Napa Soda. * o The first-class hotel of Victoira, B. C, is the Driaid. SPORTING GOODS FisHing TacKle Baseball Goods Tennis RacKets SHotguns BRITTAIN &t CO. Inc. EverytKing in Hard-ware VAN NESS AVENUE and TURK ST. - SAN FRANCISCO +%*&&&K*&'Z*^"t**lt*lt*V^*ltt**l"l"W^**^h RINGING HOGS. There are many devices for ringing hogs. The rings put up in small pack- ages for sale at any hardware store are convenient and as effective as any. There are objections to these, the most serious of which is they close in the flesh and keep it irritated and in many cases very sore. Some claim the coat- ing used by manufacturers to make the rings attractive causes this soreness. I am not sure about that. I rather think the soreness eoiues from the sharp, rough ends of the win- that close in the flesh by the pressure of the pinch- ers, and is a constant source of irri- tation. Tii avoid all these difficulties I learned long ago to use the tinners5 ring, that is made from better wire and the ends are cut at right angles to the wire. To insert these rings we Jirst use a saddler's punch to cut a round hole in the snout, iu which the "ring is inserted. To do this we use two pliers, one to hold the ring and the other to twist the ends apart so one will enter the hole in snout. The ring is turned so the ends appear out- side and are then closed witli a twist of the pliers. This leaves the smooth part of the ring iu I he flesh, which heals and is never much inflamed. Of course, this method is not so rapid as where the manufacturers ' sharp-pointed rings are used, but it is far more humane and the rings will stay in place longer. If one has pure- bred pigs it pays to .jive them a little more attention than is given senilis. In using any ring one should be can ful not to set the ring deep enough to cut the peristeum that covers the bone, since in that ease sores follow that may never heal. It is better to insert two rings, each about half an inch aside from the center of the nose. A ring so placed will stay longer and not make so sore a snout. Slitting the point of snout with a knife or the instrument called a hog- knife is quite effective, but disfigures the hog and cannot be renewed as can the rings. — Swineherd. The establishment of creameries has done much to put the dairy business on a stable and profitable basis as well as to provide consumers with a uniform quality of good butter. The introduc- tion of the hand separator, by enabling the farmer to feed skim-milk in prime condition and minimizing transporta- tion expense, has also done much for the business. This has not been with- out a drawback, however, in that the separated cream is not always kept under proper conditions, and that de- livered to the creameries differs great- ly in quality. When all are paid the same rate for butter fat there is no incentive to careful preservation of the cream. At the Experiment Station, Manhattan, Kansas, a system of grad- ing cream was adopted about two years ago, the price paid varying with the quality of the cream. This has re- sulted in great improvement in the cream delivered and enables the butter maker to do his part better. Bulletin No. 135, ' ' Grading Cream, ' * treats of this subject and can be obtained by addressing the station as above. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IX EVERY TOWN" ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. PRIVILEGES FOR SALE Bids for the following privileges •■'■ the race meeting of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association. Woodland, Aug. 15, 10, 17, Is, 190& will be received up to noon August 1st. L906. Pool Selling, Auction and Paris Mutuals. Fruit, Candy and Nuts; Ice Cream. A check for 50 per cent of riie amount offered should accompany each bill. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. I'. W. KELLY, Secrctaiy. 510 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. FOR SALE. Fine, family driving horse; 10 hands: bright bay. Mare, s'yrs.; wgt. 1.200; 15% hands dark bay; especially adapted for surrey^ and carriage work. Both sound and safe for ladies to drive. Also Babcoek sin- •* rev and phaeton, and Wescott extens'n top carriage. All in fine coudition. Ad- dress P. R. MABl'RY. McKendre St.. San dose, Cal. *tmgT* ReslBtared O. S. Patent OlDoo ^#^^» SPAVIN CURE The value of your horse, the value of time, the cost of treatment and the abso- lute certainty of the outcome are ths forceful and unsurmountable reasons why you should use "Save-the-Horse" Spavin Cure. LEXINGTON. ILL. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N, Y. : Dear Sirs — I used one and one-fourth bottles of your "Save-the-Horse." Spavin Cure on a case of sprained tendons. The horse had been lame for over a year. I had him blistered and turned out on pasture for nearly a year, but went lame again, so I concluded to give your mecE^ cine a trial, with the result that it com- pletely cured the horse. Yours truly, JAMES E. DONNELLY. THE PALACE PHARMACY C. H. McKinstry. Proprietor. J. M, Hurst, Reg. Pharmacist. SEATON. ILL. Troy Chemical Co.. Binghamton, N. Y.: Gentlemen — Mr. Burns asked me to apologize for not writing you. He sold the horse before he received your an- swer and check and thought he was out the $5. I told him you had always made your word and guarantee good and he is eonvineed of the fact now. We have sold several dozens" "Save-the-Horse." Some of the parties have bought two and three bottles at different times and did not want the guarantee, as they knew it would cure what they intended using it on. Qne man cured two curbs with one bottle, and ever since T sold him the first bottle has kept a bottle on hand. Respectfully, C. H. McKINSTRY. "SAVE - THE - HORSE". Permanently Cures Spavin, Ringbone (except Lowl, Curb. Thoroughpin, Splint. Shoe Boil. Wind Puff. Injured Tendons and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse works as usual. $5 PER BOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as th^ best legal talent could make it. Send for a copy, booklet and letters on every kind of lameness. At druggists and dealer* or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton. N. Y. Formerly Trov, N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Pacific Coast Agt. Phone, Oakland 4152 GREATEST OF ALL LIGHT HARNESS HORSE SALES THE "OLD GLORY" AUCTION MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY November 26 to December 7, 1906 Consignments from California 30 The present excellent demand in the East assures most satisfactory results. Address FASIG-TIPTON COMPANY. Madison Square Garden, New York City > California State Fair, 1906 < SACRAMENTO, AUG. 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, SEPT. 1 Guaranteed Stakes for Harness Races • ENTRIES TO CLOSE AUG. 1, 1906 /y /y & PROGRAMME & j& & t sATlKliAV, Al<;. 35th. 1 — ( k, Closed Jan. 1, 1904. - — - . irt •■•.- Pacing $1500.00 TIKMiAV. AUG. 28th. S. — 2:13 Class Trutting $500.00 j — . ta I lass Pacing S500.0O \VKII\KM»AY. AVG. 2!»th. 5. — Kotows Without Records ' $300.00 — Isters $350.00 iTki close first day of the meeting.) THURSDAY, AUG. SOtJl. 7. — Pacers Without -Records $500.00 X. — 2: IK lias- Trotter. $500.00 FRIDAY. AUG. 31. t. 9. — 3:16 Class Pacing $500*00 10. — Free-For-AJl Trotters $500.00 SATURDAY, SKf'T. 1st. u — Stanford Stakes — Closed June 1. join. 12. — 2:24 Class Trotting $1500.00 SPECIAL CONDITIONS. ■ ■ the a mount m the . ist 1st will be de- ■ ■ s tin ■■■ In - itisfactory ■'" the - but it" than eight. J"- _ r..- rtried "Ut. but will ion in summary, ex :ept otherwise stated. K t: starters the ty may. if the: - , paid in, to be divided 60, 30 and 10 ■ . Ices are for the amount guarant*-- 1— no move, no When only tow start they may contest ■ ■ cent t<> the first and ent to A horse e field will 1. ruffled to first and Court!. Hepi but allowed in pacing stated. . to start any heat after the ore, regartt- ! of the horses. The- Bo& ■ rieht to change the hour and day of any race, a race, in which instance the nominators three days' n< by Mail to address of entry. The right re oft or postpone any or all races on account of weather or ■ Racing aimed with 5 P. M. on lay preceding the race and must ■ will ; ler in which they a when i to ted by the tary. Drivers must weigh in by 12 o'clock noonday of i act th ■ di Ive. Th< ht t<> inflict penalties for non compliance with the above conditio • i wis*- than herein specified! Ns - Trotting a which this Bo< i | ■■■ i- i membei i ■ B. F. EITSH, President. Address all communications to the secretary. J. A. FILCHEE, Secretary. Sacramento, California. NOTICE TO OWNERS AND TRAINERS. SPECIAL— Owing to the demand 3 Ciety will only pro- in races. Special stalls intended to give any specials Ir you want to start : Is. enter m advertised races. for horses shown for McMURRAY McMURRAY SULKIES and JOGGING CARTS nclard the world over ess for printed matter and W. J. rvENNEY a St.. San Fran iiia. W ^TTirtTr SAFETY $& IMPREGNATING OUTFIT inddui ad is easily used ill mares bred « . ■■ increas -.liii^n. <■!.' A RANTFFXm^ produce result* l ■ mpkte. $7.50 I.O.IBITTFNDEX. 9 POX BLB'O. F.LYBIA. OHIO. fyeiy Hediiine Shelf .&^c^ I KendalT's Spavin Cure ^*''V-_i!L-l I 81 a Bottle; 8 -or »5. DONT 5LAME THE l\ELL fit fails you at a critical moment. lon't give it a chance to fail y e ' 3-ir,-Or.e"and it never will ! tains no i abso- ■ rust. Apply.lt to rod "jointo. they will come apart easily. Use on rod, — it's good for v.-; itespliability. Rubonline, . prevents rotting- Trial bottle sent FREE by GW.COLECO., ll/SV.' - 3uil4:Kg New York City; Agents and Correspondents Wanted for "Breeder and Sportsman." Warranted to give satisfaction. GOMBALLT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM ' speedy and positive cure ior Curb, Sp'.int, Swe?nv, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons. Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spjvm, Ringbone and other bony tumors. Cures all skia disease; »t Parasites, Thrash, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. ' ft HtTMAJf KFMETlY for Rheu- ni:iliim, Kpruiu-. NK Throat, ( an-tic Balaam ■ • THI UWUSCT-WBHiJ BROOD MARE FOR SALE. ,-■,.- Phaccola. 2d dam Minnehaha. This mare was foaled in 95. and has a cos! i ■ Wit with colt. $250 \\ "LONDRINA. foaled '')4. unbroken, by AJmonltion 2:24 1-4. dam Cricket - dam Fan by Musket. Price --■'■" 01 ■ . . mares, weighing C. G. LAMB, tJ i YOUNG McKINNEY STALLION FOR SALE for sale my young He is by M< Kinney Carlotta Wil- of Volits ■ Wilkes i ■ ■ ■ lie will trot in 2:10 ■ ■ ■ ■ .. ce invited. Ad- C. '_. JONES. Modesto. FINE PASTURAGE No Wire Fencing. Good Box Stalls and Best of Care - ■ MRS. Cf" ...STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 4 • * ftENTUCnY: OWENSBOEO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 ^USING - ILLINOIS. BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Wou by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 91 x 100 from 1! Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP—GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson,- 99 X 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5^ of 97, and 1 of^96. Au usinS the Peters THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company Cincinnati., 0] NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Spokane Interstate Fair! SPOKANE, WASH. SEPTEMBER 24 to OCTOBER 6, 1906 $35,000 IN PURSES AND PRIZES Race Programme: FIRST WEEK. Monday, September 24. 1. 2 SO Trot, 3 in j $400.00 ■1. Ranchers' Team Race, 2 in 3 100:00 3. Opening Selling Stake. 6 fur... 300.00 4. Run 200.00 5. Run 150.00 Tuesday. September 25. 0. 3-year-old Trot .2 in 3 $300.00 7. Falls City Stake fur 2:12 pacers (entries closed May 15th) 1000.00 S. Run 200.00 V. Run 200.00 10. Run 150.00 Wednesday, September 2«. 11. 2:20 Trot. 3 in 5 $500.00 5 Pace, 3 iri 5 500.00 SEOO\D AVEElv. Monday, October 1. 35. Interstate Fair Handicap. 6 1-2- furlongs $400.00 36. Run 200.00 37. Klin 200.00 38. Run 200.00 39. Run 200.00 40. Interstate Relay Race — 5th day. Tuesday, October 2. 41. 150,000 Club Selling Stake, 1 mile $500.00 42. Run 200.00 43. Run 200.00 44. Run 200.00 45. Run 200.00 40. Interstate Relay Race — 6th day. "Wednesday, October 3. 47. Inland Empire Handicap. 5 furlongs $300.00 48. Run 200.00 49. Run 200.00' 50. Run 200.00 51. Run 200.00 52. Interstate Relay Race — 7th day. Thursday. October 4. 53. Spokane Derby. 1 1-S mile. $1000.00 54. Run 200.00 55. Run 200.00 56. Run 200.00 57. Run 200.00 5S. Interstate Relay Race — 8th day. Friday, October 5. 59. Boosters' Selling Stake. 6 1-2 furlongs $300.00 added Run 200.00 Run 200.00 Run 200.00 Run 200.00 Interstate Relay Race — 9th day. Saturday, October «. Farewell Handicap, 1 mile. . $500.00 66. Run _ 200.00 67. Run 200.00 68. Run 200.00 69. Run ' 200.00 70. Interstate Relay Race — 10th day. Additional races will be given condi- tioned to horses actually in attend- ance. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. ce, 3 in 13. Chamber of Commerce han- dicap. 7 furlongs 300.00 14. Run 200.00 15. Run 150.00 16. Interstate Relay Race, two miles a day. 10 days 1500.00 Thursday. September 27 17. 3-year-old pace, 2 in 3.... $400. 00 IS. Gentlemen's Road Race. '2 in 3 Silver Cup 19. Ranchers' Selling Stake, 1 mile $200.00 added 20. Run :.... 200.00 21. Run 150.00 22. Interstate Relay Race — 2d day. Friday, September 28. 23. Northwest Stake for 2:16 trotters (entries closed .May 15) $1000.00 24. 2:17 Pace. 3 in 5....: 500.00 25. Run 200.00 26. Run 200.00 27. Run 150.00 2S. Interstate Relay Race — 3d day Saturday, September 29. 2S>: 2:1U Trot. 3 in 5 $500.00 30. 2:35 Pace. 3 in 5 500.00 31. Home Industry Handicap, 5 1-2 furlongs 300.00 32. Run 200.00 33. Run 150.00 u-J. Interstate Relay Race — 4th day. Entries for Harness Races and Running Stakes close September 1st; no entrance fees due until day of race. For Prize Lists, Entry Blanks and Race conditions, address ROBT." H. COSGKOVE, Secretary and Manager, 52(1 First Avenue, Spokane, Wash. McRINNEY, 2:11| World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 ■ E are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, lee returned it' mare fails to produce a foal. Keep, S2.00 per week. Our tirms an.' rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles froni Cuba. The Empire City Farms, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal when writing,) ...BayTvood Stud... THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, CAL. (Property of John Parro'tt, Esq.) ' ' IMP. HACKNEY STALLION Green's R\if\is 63 — 4291 Wilt Serve a Limited Number of Approved Mares, Season 1906. FEE $75. Reductions Made for Two or More Mares. WALTER SEALY, Manager ADDITIONAL STAKES Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association.... WOODLAND, AUG. 15 to 18. 1906 ENTRIES TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY. At'GUijT tst, 1906. Wednesday, August 15. No. 3 — Julian Hotel Stakes, (for pacers without rec Friday, August 17. -Golden Gate Stakes, 2:10 Class Pace Quaranieed Friday, August 17. No. 8— Golden Gate Stakes, 2:10 Class Pace - $600 Guaranteed Five to enter, three to start. Stakes divided 50, _'". ." Entrance, 5 pei' cent the amount of the stakes will be deducted from money won. Member National Trotting Association. Conditions ■!■-. i races closing July 2d, 1906. For entrv blanks, etc., address- the Se i E. P. HEALD, F. W. KELLY, 9fecre1 President. G16 Golden Gate Ave. P, 0. Or., 447, San Fran'-:-.'. FIRST ANNUAL SALE SEPTEMBER 11, 1906 A draft from the Howard Cattle Co.'s Herd of Short-Horn CaU.lt 40 Head Registered Bulls 25 Head Registered Heifers WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION. The sale will be held on the farm, adjoin- ing NEWMAN, CAL., at 1:30 p. m. Write for Catalogue. HOWARD CATTLE CO., - San Mateo, Cal. Wanted- AGENTS AND CORBESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST J-'UH THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ' VACATION, 1906 Issued by the Californio Northwestern Railway The Picturesque Route oi California — AND— North Shore Railroad The Scenic Route IS NOW READY FOE DISTRIBUTION Giving Full Information in regard to CAMPING SPOTS, THE LOCATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACcIONS. ETC., OF MINERAL SPRING RE- SORTS AND COUNTRY HOMES AND FARMS WHERE SUMMER BOARD- ERS ARE TAKEN, WITH TERMS OF BOARD, $7.00 AND UPWARDS PER WEEK. To be had at Tiburon Ferrp, foot of !M:n k-et St., San Francisco. Inquiry by mail will bring an immediate response. JAS. AGLER, R. X. RYAN, Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt. J. R. Wilson. WILSON A. F. Rooker £? ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. FAST PACER FOR SALE. ALFRED B. 2:l2i4, by LongworUi 2:19, son of Sidney (sire Sidney "Dillon sin Lou Dillon 1:58%). Darn Ferndalc Belle bv Judge Salisburv. he by Nutwood, etc ALFRED D. 2:12% stands 16 hands and weigbs 1150 pounds. He is sound a ■■"; a racehorse that is much faster than his record. Has paced miles close to two minutes. Address, MRS. A. G. TOE'i'Z. 5403 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, Cal FINE LOWLANO SUMMER PASTURE SEDIMENT SOS1L. No wire fences. RANCHO CALAO, Mountain View, Cal. HOLSTEINS— BUTTER BRED FAM- ILIES Work Herd; 90 pel cent ■.. at State and county fairs, show rljifc ■ every butter contest since 188S ill fornia. No reservations. Stock > S, F. F. H. BURKE, 212G Fillmcn San Francisco. 672-680 11th ave. AD kinds ol Horses Back of the Chutes. bought and si I, The Zibbeli Stable ZIBBELL & SON, Props. San Francisco, Cal, Boarding. Training and Handling ol all kinds of Fancy Horses. A few Nici on hand. Take any car going to the Chutes. Tel. West 259, "HOWARD SHORTHORNS"- Q1UNTO HERD — 77 premiums, California State Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle Of 1 and milking families for sale. Writ* as what you want. Howard Cattle Co, San Mateo. Cal. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St., Oakland Blake, Moffit & Towne, Los A ngc les, Blake, McFall & Co., Portland, Oregon. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND D1XR- HAMS — Dairv Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Win. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal, ' " '■ untLutn a A i) s r 11 i; i s M A X m-+-m-4"M-:-+**^ *+++++-5-<--:":":-^->.:..h..m..:.^..;..:..:..^.;..;. M PPT SMOKELESS OBAND AMERICAN HAXDICA? -J First, Sceoad and Third Moneys in tue Grmi American heap. TIir Prelim i nary Handicap The Profeiuoual Championship HigJj /iTCti" :"or the Entire ?:: j ram. Higir kmawar Average. High ^ai-Tiiuai Score in the State Team Race. The Long 5.:.. ::" tta Tourna- ment—139 Straight. THE KENTUCKY CHAMPION * Du PotI Smokeless t Mr. Woolfolk Henderson of l.'\t n H"".v 77/ a; GOZ-fl MEDAL At i Olympian Springs, Kentucky July it s U Infallible" Smokeless •:■ ivuBKS, <• -:• ' cai. •:» *+*-:•-:-■ - -*>J-*>'t-»~-;-:-t"5«:«:"M'***** % Laflin & Rand Powder Co. i' 170 Broadway. New York City. GUNS RIFLES AND SPORTING GOODS. BREMER CgL CO.. I* Lewis ... . . >ne Quickly CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIO IODOFORM GALL CURE For CALL BACKS and SHOUL- i RUPPEB I SAD- DLE GA LLS pi ii ■ ax BE U(-.;kkd as USUAL. .; \ fcBED WIRE CUTS. 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TOOMEY & CO., Canal Dover, Ohio, U. S. A. O'Brien & Sons. - Coast Agents, Golden Gate Ave. and Polk St., SAX FRANCISCO. CAL. VICTOR VER ' - - . . Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING AND SALE Cor. Grow and Baker Sts.. just at the Panhandle Entrance to G. G. Park e Kayes. McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars. I Heal l.i- ii.-j and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good toadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care tor and ■XBrcine park roadsters and prepare horses tor track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars. DOLLAR for DOLLAR The Parher Gvin Contains More Value and is Head and SHcmlders above all con ■,. to make the "OLD RELIABLE" - aey. Only and ABSI iLl DEI BEST material and iship enter into it~ construction. We will to you any Gt'N information yon wish, — z I. every day, - why the beat is cheapest and non< I PARKER BROS. N. Y. 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The parts are large and strong, action is pos- itive and it does just what we say it will and does it every time. Ash For Art Catalogue: HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON, N.Y. SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coasi Agency: 1324 Valencia Street, San Francisco, Cal. THOS. BANKS, Manager PHIL. P. BEIiEART CO., Inc. Temporary Office: 2330 ALAMEDA AVE., Cor. Park St., Al&meda Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co.. Ithaca Gun Co., Gray & Davis. Smith & Wesson, E. C. Cool; & Bro.. Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co.. Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Jotmson's Arnie & Cycle Works, Hamilton Riile Co. ITHACA GUNS HIS illustration shows our No. 7 $300 list gun. It is impos: bl< to show by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and mat- rial of thin grade or" gun. it can only be appreciated after yon have Itfunlled an.i examined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the Best Dam- ascus or Whitworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature ran produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line, 17 grades, ranging hi price from JJ7.7& net to $300 list. Ithaca Gun Company Pacific Coast Branch, 2530 Alameda Ave. Ithaca, N. Y, Alameda, Cal. SATL'RDAY. JULY 28. V. THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman 1882.) .LEV. Propi - ..■ DEN GATE AVENUE. ■ CISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. ■ as Matter at San Fra isca I Six Months 51.75; Three Mo STEUCTLY IX ADVANCE -i.d Order, draft 01 .-. P. O. Drawer 117. San Fran- ■ >mpari led bj the writer's or publication, but sood faith. KAENS3S RACING DATES. Grand Circuit. July 30— August 3 August August 20-24 August 27 — September 1 September '■'■■' September 11-14 September September 24-29 California. S . ■ August 15-1$ lugust 25— September 1 mber 12-15. North Pacific Circuit. Sali-iti. ' • September KM5 September 17-22 I September 24-2'.' ^ October 1-b* October S-13 Montana Circuit. August 21 — September 4 - KM 4 September 17-22 September 24-28 October 1-6 October $-12 UAFOr Btutioa ;MK\ who have trotters and mal ■■ i ■■ enti u ~ to air tliis : n. The ilirectors of thi ..,., e fair lard, and nothing will anl them than a big entry list for the >gr in "i y ! <'on tests dur- : at the new Agricultural Park til. I 5e ' i It has now tli' .. -t laid out track on tins ,eiug peculiarly adapted ■ r. n - li.'i ■ ■ :' ■ mldings since last year, until ippoinfe.l fair grounds iu ountr-. - y fered foi harness horses ;he programme is arranged for all i raees will close ou Wednes Have your entry made out i i nmond, for many years if the San Frs bi tsci i all, establish a wei ?j issue of The Times, as the new journal is called, is fnll of pleasi that it Contains many their owners, a department that is too often over- looked by the country paper aewsgatberers. Hammond has issued a v< ry tper and de- serves all the pai ronagi ton affords. NEXT WEDNESDAY . ia an im- with oh n. i- of ti ot ters and pai ■ are to be racei California Circuit. On that day the entries e*lose for all the el of the California state Fair, and for a couple of add the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse ion. The State Fair hi gramme, which should attract sum- entries to till every class. The Breeders' Asso- ciation has filled a splendid programme, bn( two additional purses, one for 2:10 pacers, thi for pacj ra withoul n cords. The Los \ IDgj which closed last Saturday, has given a line on the harness horses in training in California and from bowing made there owners should be select with little difficulty the purs.- which they will stand a chance to win at tin ing. It is well to remember I bal enl i ■■■ set Wedn< s- dav, August 1st, and to see that blanks aire properly filled out and mailed in time. STARTING PAVMKXTs ABE DUE and must be paid on or before Monday. August 6th, on all sti in the different divisions of the '•■'■■ I nturity stakes that will bi " the meeting givi the Breeders' Association at Woodland trael month. There are four ■ trotted and The starting payments in the two-year-old pace is $25, and in the two-year-old trot $35. In the three- year-old pare the payment is $35 and it is $50 in the three-year-old trot. At tlie I its are made the fact must I"* stated as to which division of the Stake the entry is to start in. There is big Mi be won in these stakes and owners should not forget ■ I ■ i : . D i - . ATHASHAM 2:12. . . eoun.1 -\ which i« qui j favored by ha ■ ing Mr, Athashani. the fooT-vear-Ohl winner of tl at Los Angeles last Prida; . ifl year, and a it' he w.oild soon be what his breed' owner, Mr. Geo. Warlow of Fresno, has slwa; dieted— a _':],i trotter. Athasham won his three at Lus Angeles most impressively in 2:15. 2:1334 :|1"1 2:12. a cracking raee for tins time of few and his first start this season. He is a stout built bay stallion and was sired by Mr. Warlow's good stallion Arhndou. his dam being Cora Wiekersh.nm by Junto, son of Electioneer, thus making Athasham a represents^ - of the Wakes-Electioneer crans that has proven so successful and so popular. Athadon, sire ot tfa year-old, was himself a fast coll trotter, getting a record of 2:27 as a yearling. Athasham first appear ick as a two-year- old, when he started in the two-year-old trotting divi- - i third in every h filly Bellemont winning the ra Wilkes gelding North Star had taken tin ■ of the - . . 2:21%. Dex1 time Athasham started was the folii .-I Santa RoSa, whete be won ill tWO straight heats in 2:20^ and 2:20, dei , Am- bush and Bey Met h . At the State Fair, the week after, am met to B( Ilemont the first beal in 2:2", he wa- i heat trotted in 2:2o'._.. This complete* • *i as ■ .;; Old. In his three-year-old form Athasham started ii His first was at the Breeders' meeting in Fresno, where he purse for trotl the Zolock colt Ambush ning first in 2:19%, 2:16% and 2:19. In the three- year-old di vision of the Breeders ' Futurity at which was won by North star in the East time of 2:13%, 2:13% and 2:16, Athasham won money, betng a good second in the two fastest heats ing North Star to tTOt to Ms eCO . whieli was the fastest of the year for a three-year-old geld- ing. a i ha sha oi was n Or the Stanford stakes for three y.-ar-.d.ls. but - in the stallion Produce stake, woi I inning in three straight easily in 2: J 1 ' L-. 2:23 and 2:21 '-j. During his two-year-old and three -yea r- obt campaigns he was always a fast but rather un- coft, and los an one race by not being able i" stiek to his gait. He imprrdaed horsemen as being a colt ot' gi'eal courage and enduranci ! freely made that wh. steady down he would be a very hard horse to beat in any company. Mis unsteadiness did ii"' nervousness, but more because he was t just ri'jlit. and in his bvTStS 0 ve his feet, but g'-t to trotting again after a few "revobi- i otter, hanging on with rai _ ■ -- and always tryi if erfully built, short b OW, he will make a re| Lmself "it Kastt-m tracks next season if his owner - to send him there, as be should find it • _ |o three or more times iu a HUM when in his fi ve-v.-ar-old form. Stafc Pair officials claim that the races at thi ing fair will be th.- best and most interesting ever held on the Coast and they apparently base their pre- dictions on the fact that the track will be the fastest in the West, and the Coast Will be in attendance. Ar present two teams ar*' kept constantly at work on the track at Agricultural Park in order to get it into firs! class condition. There are about fifty horses in training there, some of which are showing very fast. Tb« traiuers »re very enthusiastic in their predictions of fast time during th>- races. It is not at all unlikely that next winter tins track will be used by many as a winter training station, for, because of the fact that the traek is graded high and .bain* well, it W avaiiabb for training within an hour after a storm. :. .:. .;. .;. .;. .> .;- .;. .;- -;. .;. •;. •:- •;• •;■ •:• 1* t»M"fr't't ■! I 1 11 11 t I f ft^H+W******************************} NOTES AND NEWS e .;. .> .> .;. -:- .;. .;. .;. .> $ •> •:• •> •:« •:- -:• •:• •:- •:* •:- *:- •:• •> *> * * * v * *> * •> * * * ,; Futurity this year _ - 6th. - 10 stake ror ... be «l 1 ■■' i s< M- ■ ' - : in performer for - S*. V.. ::i . now l!1 to Ea ■'■ sepu A. _ - -■ ■_ , tiit pj . Spokane which close Sep- barred In Snokai ■ of again defeated Wentwortli at Albany, last Wetlnes irst heat, 1 - li the of the second , ._ li. Tin rac« was the Island _ I gets meeti - o _ ■ - ■ - .las - ress - Mr. G. A. = s I,, i di on i - Mr. If. I'. M. Gri - - - ' i li by : as bi ospects. s ago 1 "■:'- ■ , ■, s -mi!hv events; - is : - resumed business at 321 i firner of Ellis ::l! tllC rive foT them iow in will keep his fore ■■I r. MeKerron finds the u*< before pal terns for loots, which enables him to dupll- is line so well knowi - men. Win n that $5000 uf the < Chamber of t 'oni and nexl n eek, the < 'ali- bivd paeers B ie Steinway hy Steinway, Rey .!.■! Valle by Rey Direct, and Custer by Sidney Dillon will pro ■ a seat at the pie counter, although it looks .-is though Ed. » leers ' ent ry Arrtelle would slice, her win at Windsor t his week 2:05Vi making her the "dope"' of the race. Tiverton 2:(M U> is going sound ■ . Mon- ty, fin re n ill b« no betting l1 tin im i ting, but the itrv list is h very large - Uauk 2:23, tin bay gelding by Vasto, that veteran Valle jo campaigned on nd that .i .. 3mi li afterwards raced on the circuit, is now owned at Portland, Orej S is traiu- m for the $2000 stake to be trotted at Salem in : [, :,;.- bi i a a mile in 2:20 n pi utly and , pi ■ ■ - a ice ; lelam y 's pacing filly by Zoioch: 2:0514, that took a two-year-old record of I'lHi1- and ;; three -year- ol< ■ -:U. is working like a corn- am pion at Pair Grounds track, Salem, Oregon. D ■ drove her a mile in 2:10 lasl week, with the alt in i ."-. and she looks like thi e year. Are you going north.'; Entries close : t Walla A gust 1; North Yakima, Aug it 35; £ A a - -_:■.-■■. , S !" 1- Wils - $ - 4ln Fr; aklin street, ■ . - contract ha i g Mi rid _ _ . tin stallion so] I by Xfo. R. S. Brown or' Pet alum; g sei in the - is fifty -well b Merjdian this ... . s by : se get t i ng records i .... W. ' .lr.'s g ing Moi f 2:13 i 2:12%. He 1 ■ _ 50 & CO.. ... I 5 I ... - . . ... - ses is so g 3 to mi es = t work is n : prices ; ';' Mains - \ v. m:i Winds - sday in is reach. ■ i ■ A. Ha; shares - - r $3000 at i the trac tables and converting it into tin besl pet] driving parks i - says the Riversidi Press. Mr. Bindei I - ecog ■ rn < California sport ing i ■ ■ ■ ■ : with the push and energy of which he is capable will certainly make the Riverside track much witlei than ir is now. He proposes to get the spi .;: section to compete in the matinee i i - and is enthusiastically pushing tliL- plan for ; show some time in I fctober or Septembi r. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. li 's ii i best. i laluorma a favi Napa I — ■ hot weather drink b= _ ■ Mr. A. A i advent of a 1 Wilkes which was ... ctatns. ■ _ ■ ing : when he gets big en ig! ?ear. J Kast View Farm a good start in winning the first ,\ im I tired by Direct She wi 2:S at Windsor last Tuesdi straig _ a n cord of 2:13'^. A Los A ':■_■ es says : i ■ . ivay won the 2:12 paci tin the meeting he finished i Mae in i he first and - ■ eats 2:09% , and seemed . s ■ ■ ast. M. :, Sw .- is Barney Simpson, - - 2: I71 1. brothi r to 1 tiablo. I.- - for the past few ths. of Marj'sville that hi s - ■ ig o six Fa - ■ horses tin n to : ■ races begin. Somi - . ■ ■ ... ■ Chic will be taken to Marvs- It' 5 of 3 out, Japai - for the 1 i-eedi ftg of - . - - rs is ■ ■ ■' ■ Met 'arty stakes. ~- ■ ■han tn i he '■ !.;■■■_ ^ ■ • J _ _ - - ■■ ■ . ■ ■ _ - ■ : rs of _ - to wati Xalkiny - ». u rs i . . - stalli ■ ■ -■ - - id seen, with which his ■ ■ _. ' - ... _ .according actually « - 2:20 gait while you ari breaking t straight! ned aw; y it's HI i m on a hot nig - ■ ■ . are enough Xombri colts . _ T now at i he Los Angi les track to"1 m _ — of the year is a systemat i made - t li.-iii in tl.i _.' lis I * Will.;, b. I I I i ! Ma.lla.li. b. f. bj De! N •■ ...2 2 2 ,. h. f. by Zo PilJ 13 3 Time, 2:16%, 2:17%, 2:19%. Trotting, 2: 1.". class, purse ■•• >' ' x b in. by Zombro (Durfei 2 2 2 . 3 3 ... i. I. oi| i . . ■ I .i.i. .14) 2:15, 2:14%, 2:15. Trotl 10 pu --"": h ■ i". B Ile-A. W. Rieh- in.iii. I i Durfei i ■"> 1 1 1 Katherine, ch. m. by Diablo*A. W. l.'i.h- ' ben) 1 - 4 ■* Little Louise, br. in. by Boodle i Van - '■'■ - '■'• Ik, I.Ik. g. by Tims (Mosher) 4 1 3 2 . in. by Zombro (Williams) 3 ciis. Time, 2:19, 2:16%, 2:18, 2:19%. Friday. Over 51 people were .-it the track on Friday. Th* Eeature of the harness racing progjeam was the 2:19 trot, in which AtliiislKiin. the four-year-old eolt by Athadon, owned by Geo. Warlow of Fresno, won in straight heats, trptting the third in 2:12 and showing himself 8 coming 2:10 trotter. Very close to him in every heat was Claude Jones' MeKinney five-year-old Carlokin 2:20%, that will also be a 2:10 performer, in all probability, before the year is ended. Princess Louise 2:17. the four-year-old mare by Coronado, came third in every heat of this race and showed that she is a high class trotter. She is owned by Mrs. L. J. Hastings of Los Angeles. In the 2:50 class Clondike and Palo Verde fought it out in each heat, the former taking the race in three straight heats and the second horse taking two -. ..ills and oue third. Bonnie B. took one second and two thirds, ingomar being withdrawn after tak- ing fourth place in the first heat. Dorothy Welborne took fifth place in the first heat and fourth in. the last two. The purse of $400 was divided as follows: Clon- dike first, Palo Verde second, Bonnie B. third, Dorothy Welborne fourth. The sweepstakes race was called off after Early Bird, Dick Poggi and Lou Derby had won one heat eacb, and the last named had been withdrawn. A strong attraction was a running event for lady- riders, in which eleven horses started. This race was full of thrills as several of the lady jockeys fell oft' or were thrown, while one of the horses ran away for two miles with his mount, who finally stopped him in front of the grandstand, but then fainted and fell off. The race was won by Miss Lulu Kesler on Lydia Wrousman, with Pilot (Miss Marguerite Hogan) sec- ond, and Moor (Mrs. A. M. Minor) third. The time was 1:47%, exceptionally fast for women riders. Summaries: Trotting, 2:111 class, purse $500. Athasham, b. s. by Athadon-Junio (Walton) . . 1 11 Carlokin, br. s. by MeKinney ( Durfee) . . . . 2 2 2 Princess Louise, b. m. by Coronado (Julian) 3 3 dis Buruut, b. g. by Neernut (Wallace and Ford.) 4 4 dis Package, b. s. by Pactolus (Tilden) 6 5 dis Bessie Jones, blk. m. by Capt. Jones (Green) 5 dis Time— 2:15, 2:1314, 2:12. Mixed, 2:50 class, purse $4nn. Clondike, br. g. by April Fool (Stock) Ill Palo Verd, wh. s. by Conifer (Kent) 3 2 2 Bonnie D., b. m. untraced (Murphy) 2 3 3 Dorothj Welbom, b. m. by St. Vincent (Chad- wick) 5 4 4 Ingomar, ch. g. by Auctioneer (Wilson).... 4 * l1'" Al.len, ch. g., untraced (Snowden) dis Claval, b. g. by Conifer (Dodge) dis Wilson disqualified for being underweight. Time— 2:20, 2:18%, 2:24. Specials to beat 2:30%. Dick Poggi, t, blk. s. by Pine Nut (Fanning) . . Won Time— 2:24%. Lou Derby, p, b, s. by Chas. Derby-McKinney (Durf ec) Won Time— 2:17%. Early Bird, t, gr. m. by Zombro-Pope Leo (Thorn- quest) Won Time — 2:29. Zibbeline, ,p blk. m. by Zombro-Altamont (Til- den) Won Time — 2:25. Saturday. The Los Angeles Harness Horse Association closed \\ 111- i tla; Pound i ' '-'- " i botl ii »nd the sport was of the triety. The prinei] at oi lie '' i <>" free for all o in. ii tin old nllj Belle I was :i contender against the seasoned campaigners, Hazel km j 2:0914, Danube 2:12% and Queer Knight 2:14%. I'n. I. t the rule which declared the race ended after five heats had been trotted, Blaze] Kinney was declared the winner, but as Bellemont had wuu tin fourth :ui. I fifth h.-ats the opinion was unanimous that if another hem had been trotted first money would have gone to Z bro's game little daughter, who reduced her r rd to 2:13% in the fifth heat. Dr. Dodge scored another win with his good bay gelding Lohengrin in the 2:25 pace for which the purse was $800. Fred Ward landed Lohengrin a win- ner in the third, fourth and fifth heats, after Hosie (I'M. ...re had taken two heats. This race was almost a repetition of the 2:19 pace on the first day of the meeting. Welcome Mac was made favorite in the 2:09 pace, Cuckoo not being entered in this event. After Walter Maben had won a heat in 2:12 with Bonnie Ailse, the MeKinney gelding took the next two and the race in 2:10 and 2:14. Pacing, 2:25 class, purse $800. Lohengrin, b. g. by Charleston (Ward) 7 2 111 MeClusky Wainwright, blk. s. by Me- Kinney (Tilden) S 4 4 2 2 Blackwood, blk. s. by Baywood (Van Bokkelen) 2 5 7 6 6 Grace Wilkes, b. m. by Nutwood Wil- kes (Winn) 3 3 3 4 5 Argyle. b. g. by Chas. Derby (Springer) 4 6 5 3 4 Jimmy R., eh. g. by Bourbon Wilkes (MeLellan) 5 8 6 7" 3 Rosie O'Moore, ch. m. by Sidmoor (Pounder) 1 1 2 5 dis Rondo, b. g. by Moses S. (Snowden).. 6 7 dis Time— 2:15%., 2:12, 2:13%, 2:16%, 2:18. Trotting, free for all, purse $500. Hazel Kinney, b. m. by MeKinney (Maben) 1 1 2 4 3 Bellemont, b. m." by Zombro (Durfee) ..33311 Danube, br. s. by Titus (J. Williams) ..22122 Queer Knight, b. g. by Knight (F. Williams) 4 4 4 3 4 Time— 2:12%, 2:12. 2:13%, 2:14%. 2:13%. _ „ Race declared ended after fifth heat. Pacing, 2:09 class, purse $500. Welcome Mac, br. g. by MeKinney (Maben) 4 11 Bonnie Ailse, br, m. by Faustiuo (Kent) .... 1 2 5 Ira, b. g. by Iris (Durfee) 5 3 2 Victor Platte, b. g. by Platte (Fanning) 2 4 4 Lady R.-, b. m. by Col. K. R. (Sweeney) 3 5 3 Time— 2:12, 2:10%., 2:14. Specials, to beat 2:30%. Iuaugurita, gr. m. by ' Zoloek (Thornquest) . . . . . W7on Time— 2:25%. Dixie W.j b. m. by Zoloek (Maben) Won Time— 2:29. A running race with women riders was on the pro-— gram and was won by Mrs. F. M. Minor, who rode Moor. The time was 1:40%.. The meeting was a successful one throughout and great credit is due the Los Angeles Harness Horse As- sociation for the excellent manner in which all the arrangements were conducted. Secretary Robert Smith came in for much praise from the horsemen and all who were present during the meeting. The officials also gave great satisfaction and were as follows: Judges, John A. Cole of San Bernardino, C. A. Can- field and J. W. Brooks; timers, John Cliue, ' Ora Housley and J. D. Springer; starter, J. W. Wal- lace. RACE PROGRAMME PREPARED. The speed programme committee of the Monterey Agricultural Association, District No. 7, met yester- day afternoon at Secretary J. J. Kelly's office and formulated an excellent list of races, with liberal purses, for the fair, which will be held here in Sep- tember. As soon as the proposed programme is approved by the directors, at their meeting on the 6th day of August, we will publish it in full. — Salinas Journal. Ed. Bjenyon 's i '. of ''. candid) - peated in 2:11^ and 2:1.'. na I i here the Grand Cin showing : .i.iii-i '.;■ ' i ". i of i he ii" ■■ eek: The b.-st mil.- to dale by an ..I, iii -j : i hi :: i by Jack Cui Ei r. pea r. Bonnie Steinway went a mile ■. - half in 1:02 and lias I i a quarl 28% se. George G. 2:05% has had mi _- jaid i ou1 him, but he really net- .- - any kind of com]. any right now. miles with the pacer Morning Sim 2: in 2:07? i and back in 2:ii7. the hear in 1:01% and the last quart • ds. I/*:- was ou the outside of the pii. < ■ to tin- wire handily each heat, apparent g s letbing left if called upon. A few days ;, :■ Geo. G. worked a mile in 2:06%. Henry Helman stepped Mack Mack 2 ' -'% a mile iu 2:09% on the trot in comp; it Girl, while William Cecil drove the McK '- ' Lady Mowry a mile in 2:09%. Vance Nuckols has been - . s with Italia by Zombro, the mare that trotted to . ecord of 2:14% over a half mile track last sen Shi is now working at the pace and a neat in 2 07% was easy for her last week, while she can brush s quarter better than 30 seconds. Jack Curry has been in 2:0S% with Edwin S. 2:0? and has also been just as fast with the trotter Tuna 2:08%. He worked the Zombro trottei barley T. a mile in 2:11 handily. At. Libertyville, Ed. Geers wojked Bonnie 2:10% a mile in 2:07%,. the last- quarter in 30% sec- onds in most impressive style. This trotter is a much improved horse. Red Gerrity worked W. A. Clark's Morone 2:13% three heats better than 2:12, the fastest id J.:!"!. Thii gelding is better than a 2:10 trotter right now ir the opinion of "Marque." A The latter says: "The California pacer, J-mesa- Basler 2:11%, I regard as one of the highest class half-milers I have seen in several years. B< has the single fault of not being able to score fast, but this, aside, he has everything else a first-class second-class pacer should possess. He wears no boots and do hob- bles and his shoes are mere plates. His driver, Oweas, is a frail-looking little man, weighing pounds. Jonesa measures over 16 hand's, ;s short bodied, sound and well.muscled. Last sejisr.rj he made Zoloek 2:05% go a third heat in 2:0'..% to win. He is not entered in the stakes and wj.'] be ex- clusively on the half-mile tracks. ' ' Ed Hall gave a taste of the quality of the t i.. of C. candidate, Custer, by Sidney Dillon, si him a smooth mile in 2:06. Late: m move a half in 1:01. The knockers sat up very straight when these trips were made and were cons excited. ! EUREKA SUMMARIES, JUl'i i 7. Two-year-olds: Waldstein Samuels (Zahner) . . ,- 3 1 1.-- Cassene (Patrick) J . E Bay filly (Hunt) 2 3 3 Time, 3:08, 3:01, Trot and Pace: Coehrane's J. D. (Hunt) 1 1 Dud Mason 2 2 Lady B. Waldstein (Poland) Time, 2:56, 2:5^. Trot and Pace: Jack, Sybel (Hunt) 1 1 Juanita (Patrick) 2 2 King Bee (Miser) 3 3 Time, 2:34, 2:37%. Trotting, 2:40 class: Ingomar by Green Mountain Boy (Miser).. 12 1 Lady Listen by Waldstein (Zahner) 3 12 Sybil W. by Waldstein (Patrick) 2 3 3 Time, 2:44, 2:46>>, 2:4f: . t i Mixed, 2:30 class: Jim Whitney, t.,by Wayland W. (Hunt).... 2 11 Evelyn E.. p., by Cassiar (East) J 2 Anni* Ray, p., by Young Monterey (Zahner) . , 3 3. 3 Time, 2:34%.. 2:32. 2:36. . The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. G, is an ideal place to spend your summer vacation. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It- means health. * Trainer Williams of San Jose has reached Sa'inas with bis stable of ten trotters and pacers- to Ix trained at the Salinas race track. lit, Mich.. July 24. — En the pres t' the largi st crowd that ever wen! to a harness race in Windsor, a new record was held up this aftern \ iil- 11, the Chamber of Commerce stake candidate of ps, won the opening mile in 2:05%, which is Than the l>ii: Btake was ever won at Grosse i'ointe, and the fastest mile ever made by a mare in h. i first racing season in July. Ardell was favorite a big field an.l beat them as she pleased, win- ning the first heal from behind ami the others being in front. Every winner was a favorite. To the 2:24 trot Ann Direct showed much class and won without being ex- tended, two other M, aod M. candidates in the event showing poor form. Allie Jay, also in the M. and M. field, won an impressive heat in the 2:14 trot, but thai ended ber. Morone being the best horse of the lot. Tin- 2:08 trot was a workout f.o the sensational Main.-h.ei, that stallion winning handily and in the season's trotting record of 2:08%. [Jesuits; 2:24 trotting. $ 1 .000 — Ann Direct won three straight heats and the race in 2:13%, 2:13%, 2:13%. Billy H., Fashoda. Pluto and Hire, .fa also rted. •2:14 class, trotting., purse $1,000 — Morone won the hird and fourth heats and the race in 2:13%, !%, 2:12%. Allie .1. won the first heat in 2:12%. Gates, Pulsus, Alton, Bow Catcher, Larabbee Rose, Red Arthur, Marrnut, Minter and Princess Athol also led. pt g purse $10,1100 - -Ardell won 1 1 Btrsughl heats and tin' race in 2:05%. 2:06%, 2:08%. 1 Banks, Shylock, Missouri Chief. The Mystery, Miss Ab.ieil, Leslie Waterman. Black Bird, Black Pet - iap shot also started. . trotting, purse $1,1 — Maiusheet w.01 three straight heats ami the race' in 2:10%, 2:08%, Aristo, Tnley and Kid slim also started. July 25. — Splendid racing, which resulted in tin' rle- of two st u 1 ■■ bai kcil Fa 01 itcs, inai ked the ■.J Jay al Windsor. The big upsel was in the 2:06 pace, in which Eudora, the winner, sold for *7 i $102. Hal Cuaifin showed wonderful S] I the lea.l at the half, but a bad break ended his chance, and Allerson beat Bollivar a nose in a lish. Next time Hal chatlin broke, and Gu- nning the lead at the three-quarters, won without much trouble. After being a comfortable hi-., If in lh.- third and deciding hear. Hal . .1 1.. i.,.. 1 ., pping finish from II .id. 1 hand 1 'rce stake 1 an- dida j""1 nigh to be classed 1 Cnster, by Sid 1 be I iyoi ite in 11 '■'■ '" ' I i" nils lh nn 1 sdai 2.17 class, pai iug, ] n - 1,000 id, third and fourth heats and c 1 2:10%. Fred 1!. won the first Pun-ell, Baby K.. I hois Strong- , oiieg, King, Sup n and alsi - i. 1— 1\ an B. won the first, 1 . '-'ii 1 li heats and the 1 in 2:161$ Willii li on won tin - i In ' 1, Requisition, Rubi Lacy, Bonan •.. w I Jr. and Wilhelmina also started ,,,,, i ,g 1 ;-, „■ - 1,000 -Eudora won the third ki in- and tin 1 ai 1 in 2:07' ,. 2:'is:;,. in -1 In ■ 2:07 ', Bollivar, Hal In, Ueary, Texas Rooker, Ed C. and Peruna also July 26. — What looked in adi aw e.to be 1 ' irn in easj 1 ictol . - 1 - and 1 laron 111 in Hie free-for-all pai 1 " « indSOl tn-dai . of the best drew 5,000 1 pie, who were ted in the 1 Irae made. Baron Grat- nave lowered the season - raee: n cord had .he, 1, but the others had neithei s] I nor lower afte"r one heat. Iia showed high Class in the 2:12 p: winning off the reel, the third heat by a neck in 2:06%. ftllerton won the 2:17 trot imprei after losing one heat. In the 2:12 trot l.ady Gail ii Laki (Jui ii ai won a heat in tine, but next time Geers put up one of his us stretch drives with Lady Hail Hamilton and landed her in 2:08%. Jack tuny drove Lake (-^ueen th heat. The finish was postpo I by dark- ness. Results: Pace, 2:12 class, puraj -1. '— Alfalfa won ll ughl heat* and the race in 2:'lali. 2:08%, more, Spill, John w. Patterson, Mercy Me, Harr ' and 1 1 ig lm ,i,i,l spider started. Trot, 2:17 ,-l ass, pin's,- $1,000 Imperial Allertou won the second, third and fourth heats and tin 2:12%, 2:12':,. 2:13%. McAdams Jr. won the Hist heat in 2:12%. Ashland. Gray Cameron, O. H. V7., Irish, Wesley Baron, The Phantom, Joe S-, Electric !;,,w , I drectress and N inn K. st Paee, free-for-all, purs,- $ I .noii*-P.ar,,!i Grattan won three straighl heats and the raee in 2:05%, 2: 2:08%. Citation, Maude i Jubilee and Hazel Patch started. Trot. 2:12 elass. purs.- $ 1 (unfinished) Ladj Hail Hamilton won the second ami third heats in 2:08%, 2:10. Lake Queen won the Srsl heal in 2:08%. Exalted, Gale and Camilla started. FASTEST HORSE OF HIS SIZE IN THE WORLD Baron silver is said to be the fastest trotter for In- -i - in the world, standing almost Is hands high and weighing 1,475 pounds. He is but five years old and. although royally bred ,01 both sides, it was nevet expected, with but sevi aty days of work on the track, all told, that In would develop such remarkable speed as he has arlea.lv shown, stepping a trial mile in 2:15%, says Rider .v Driver. He traveled one-half inch hi it thirty-nine feet per second. Mr. H. A. Busby, the amateur reinsman, who brought out this sensational green trottej and who afterward made his wife a wedding present of him, says that at no time yet has he ever called upon Baron silver to do his best, fearing on account of bis extreme natural speed and Size that he might break him down. However, he has shown throughout his work that he has staying qualities and seems as fresh and good at the end of t i in < miles -ii n en close around 2:2" as in the beginning. Great Eastern, it will be remembered, was in l.is day the largest loose on the turf, bul Baron Silver has him distanced now in point of size. inquiries are coming from all parts of thi Bvorld con- ferring him. Many offers ranging away up in the thousands hat ne from millionaires, horsi fanciers an I ,11,11. noil, but Mrs. Busby declares she will not .Hi with her pet. Bi Silver's breeding is, as m al- as ii can be traced, as follow - Ba | gi hling, foaled in 1 hi --I g Of 1! I H'i" 1 : was sired by (lm a rcgisti red grands I Mambi ino Patch a\ dam by , ;,,{,! King, son of A mbassadoi , lie by Geo. Wilkes. Mr. Busty -in- thai the big ti t: ii great , I, ',,,. in, I last fall, secretaries all ovei the itry writ- ing him ... ii'- inn -'■ " I !"■ tings a- i lie ion, liuii'h, ,!- of 'i illara lia\ ing bi i u hung up as i be inducement, bul all ol eclined >■, itli i::r. ' tried all ead} I his -i i ing - iti igh i"n in -■ Busby i -' I ,,i lease In i h i if '" ' plans are perfected il is quite ci rtain that the big l„ ,,,,, -: , " . ... well will not b dri miles until he will be as i i late in lie 'I'll, all gh " ■ be se i public • shil I-- f Iiat i Henry M. Whitney has I ghl Zambia, ' i' Qi and '■ ■ ■ '" ' : ■ Bi ad> ille. The in- ting of tl Grand p i 'leveland on Monday n ■ ■ larg list of entries ami the probabi i i i ... I in m.iii i everj rat e, tin Monday (has. HeRvd.-r will pr.,l,:l: Alpha W. 2:08 in the 2:08 pace, where Jack i 'nn Edwin s. and East View farm Daph ii Direct M. and M. $10,000 stake for 2:21 class trotters is Is down for the opening day. The • alif hoi Charlie Belden and Brilliant Girl an both in rac. bul tlm favorite will probably bi Easl farm's mare Ann Direet fn the 2:08 trol als,, ,,u the hist day. Tun. i 2:08V5 and Iristo I • - i I. The 2: in pa, i on Monday has in its entry list Sally Pointer 2:11'; 1 2:09? Italia 2:0|H ,_ ;i|| hrcd ;n , all f,,riiia. On Tuesday the 2:14 tint has Charley T. i 2:13% and Princess Alii, I 2:14 among the ei The Chamber of Commerce is down foi ["in Is in this $5, "■ ,ii' ' lm 1 1, ■ 1 ', Rydi i has i an Perry b;- Waklstein, Ed Benyon has entered Re Valle bi Direet, Griffith & Mc II named B Steinway by Steinway, and Hotel Adams Farm qi Custer by Sidney Dillon. In the 2:06 i' day the only California bred horsi nan - View Farm's Pe.llivnr 2:06%. Tl. a mong its lis! of entries 'din k Mai k 2 - 1 2 : . Lady Mowry 2:I2'4. i in Wednesday there an fo i l races, bul i' in bred lioi si - havi I nn: bul thre, them, a- follows In the 2:17 trot !■■' Grover Clay, ami Irish by Monterey; Sally Pointer 2:11%, in the 2:15 class p: ' Derby by < lias. 1 1, i i , On Thursday i lm 2:23 - ., lecis « ith w. A. Clark Jr's. I ill- li J 27 !'■ i- ".'J Curry's Brilliant Girl by Jamea d son, and Kirk pati id: 's l.ii,-i , : ia 1,1 V a j i Ic ' . The free-for-all trol ■ down for I I" ■ I: Tuna 2:0s';,. Bonnie Rnssi II i: li : Marie 2:04'( as i he ' alifornia represei l-'i i,i:,-. i he free-for-all pace is il big featui the closing ,in; "idi. i e are fou e best ] in training in this ■ _ them such fasl ,- din I'! ' ' . " ' Graft 2:05%, Sfervolo - I . and "ill,!-. Edwin v 2:08 is h I a Hi, 2; I'a paee, i " closing the Californi: iorses i CI: .Meii'l'i, ni,, Ba Mi by Cupid and I ■ b. i ha., w hiii had will ship his siring of ti - and paci i- i i"i" Salina ti '•'• dland on 3J lay n :■■<■ Willi !,, train. ■Ii he. taken in- two pa Bla.k I I, 2:07%, the first 2:08 performer vcar. has all I Ic e,,i marks of a free for-all lee ii;la, ,. |;, a,'! ". 'ii ic k. ii, i first starl a. Buffalo. The bul" whii in ni'l looks to be it gi nn I foi ni and will be mighty t ',' - in ie i , lass. o, . Bnth i . propi I, i i1"' East View Stoi I- Farm, Ion sent to John Kelly for developmenl a hand- some tin, ■ vear old brothi r ' 2:osi, which resembles that horse very much. -Mr. i,, ,i: .",! Directum Kelly. SAN LORENZO HALF MILE TRACK. A ci", • -i ima t 800 peopl as : he -j- Lorei) e 'I i - » Park last £ ernooi 1 1 i a, - I "i $250 I ' : I '. J", ,11,- and Vt ei i . ■ '■■ two lii : hri e. Twilighjt !:30. Ther, pacing a,,!, hi ats, besl two in. three. II was ivoi by i Jr. in - ats, T Thumb -■ Loren third I Mollie L. fourth ill botl beats 1:16%, I: I' Mr. 1 1' "i ge ii"" '-' cted :ts starl and essrs I lac '0 i - ne ■■' ' : ' ' - gave satis- faction eiei , erything passei iargi inn,, I thoroughly enjoying tin raci . i in s I,,', . i ■ 19th, Twilight and Old 1 will - ' i " $250 and iln ie will ai-." be , wo loi al , - Jani-s I;, K.enes gift of the skeleton of the cham- pion race horse Sysonl.y to the Americas! Museum of Natural History is greatly appreciated. The experts of the institution will mount it for exhibition. Syson- by's skeleton when mounted i- expected t,, furnish the most perfect example of the bony frame of the modern race horse in existence, as he was a horsi of e,nit leu r . ii,l splendid size, a-ob from his superioi qnalil ies a- a race horse. FROM THE RAISIN CENTER. lii., del & SpOl I -eian As - an.i i hing to sai il !!| ghl bi ■ 50ni inn i ■ i" i e • going ",' dow a ben i ,,' very i li bov • , r. a. n ost of I he fasl ai . - ■ to i i"' raci s, compri sing gett, Walton ami Sweeney. Liggi tt still has iln i - Ie nd i :ii" tracl ' . rhas. Middle:, a, , ight, all greet i ',:, has -i' l I "i """" '- T li. Strong stallion Diablo 2:0111, ami .1 - (lea r. Willie tile hOrSeS lei' ■ ' ' ' ' " ''"--' ' .1,,,, Athbj iien lm- I -' !•' in -' 1 ' ' Ie, tool a I ■ '1 ling half mile record of ('has. (lark is training a male bv ('lipid 2:i- has stepped in 2:2o at th, trot, els,, a mare b; Kinney 2:11^ xh!U baa bl :l ""''' '" -:-''"'i u ei.., :, gri , ii icie, i that can step "1 2:20. i has. Mid, Met. m is working a % | '! Show a mile in 2:2" or better any time. H. - Strath-wav. K-^s'^ B ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt t AN IMPORTANT BUSINESS CHANGE. It U With i-rrainty th:it the business community moat acknowledge n loss in it> ranks of espeeial signi- ficance at this time in Sun Francisco by the with- irawal bom the local field of P. E. Drake, late msn- i^cr for tli- Pacific Coast of the Cnion Metallic Cart- ridge Com pa a t and Remington Arms Company. Mr. jor- to bhe home ofliee of these companies in New York city, necessarily to a wider field and gaeater sibilities, but it is a matter for genuine regret ,- - tbia is lecessitatecL Mr. Drake has long enjoyed ■-. rved popularity; geniality and personal quali- , - a bigh order added to fine business gifts with lility and sterling qualities of citizenship make up I men that San Ftanciseo can ill spare at r - tiine. i ig -i. Francisco Mr. Drake has the earnest i 5 - for Ins success of all men who have had the l _ ! knowing him, whether iu his business or fa - rivate life* The management of the office in San Francisco fpr the Union Metalic Cartridge Company and Reming- t. i Arms Company passes into the hands of W. S. ?s, who has been closely associated with Mr. iu the past. Mr. Wattles enjoys a wide ae- taaee by reason of long residence in this city and i ?en selected to succeed Mr. Drake because of ies which indicate a successful continuance of the bus ss of the Union Metalic Cartridge Company and & gtou Anus Company on the Pacific Coast under fa - - risiou. THE DOVE SEASON. ;-.-■ n ftarnardino county sportsmen have subscribed a .i se >f $100 to light the dove ordinance of the Ci a.ty, which* permits the killing of doves only in :. while the State law makes the open season July 1st on and through October. While all fct r sportsmen seem determined to fight the law and d k - ■> test ease of it, none wishes to be the victim I experiment, owing to the fear that the judge nake if a straight jail sentence, instead of the lis al fine. The first case that comes up will be taken i and by the men and a fight made, more money feci tg subscribed if necessary. \~ a result of the foregoing determination of the i ■] 'id to settle the much vexed question on i- 5th inst. Game Warden G. W. Kohler went into bJ ountains to serve a warrant on Gus Knight Jr., on i charge of shooting doves out of seasou. This will furnish the much wanted test case of the o> ordinance in that country, and the sportsmen, used a purse for making a test of the law. «.:'! dvvore it to Knight's case. ECnight is "oe of the best known crack shots on the Coast, beiny especially well known iu Los Angeles. ie i* a bright star in the shooting tournaments. The warrant was issued on complaint of Forest A. C. Keller, who, says Knight has been shoot- i 3 oves freely. 1 ind about Los Angeles the hunters are com- plaining of the scarcity of doves, reporting as one ma i that never before in many seasons have there been so few birds. It is claimed that the early open- in g >f 7^e season, during which many very young bir - ire killed, is the cause of the annually in- creasing scarcity of dove?. The dove season opened duly 1st. and birds are - V fairly plentiful in the vicinity of Salinas. P. U. f." arable, -Geo. L. Nelson and Will Hoxle were Oi 6 the opening day and bagged 43. The majority of sportsmen are saving tbeir a in muni - t- 3 r" i>> their gunning later in the season when the - have finished nesting, states the Sacramento Bee. Then the "oca I Nimrods will formally open the Season — with noisy flourish. This year is an unusually g« ■ 1 one for the birds in .most localities. The doves rnaiog to form paths and select regular water- i . daces oo Raneho Del Paso in .the Dry Creek lc-r.il i t • and la many other hunting places, and great Sport (rill be furnished in the near future. \r Lincoln, the doves are unusually thick aud rue Shooting is unusually light. This is a neighborhood wbi > ias »ecn in -ears gone by a favorite dove Shooting ground of San Francisco and Bay eountry there are few bags taken by There is more shooG sports, but this year hunters from other districts. ing done in the country surrounding Auburn and Cool Station than usual, and reports from that eountry state that rlio birds have not been so numerous before AT THE TRAPS. There is a strong endeavor to bring off the Pacific Coast Trap Shooting Association's postponed tourna- ment at Vallejo in September, after the interstate shoot. The Salinas Guu Club trap grounds have been re- arranged for the coming shoot. The Pastime Guu Club 6f San Diego will in all probability hold the postponed annual tournament about the middle of September. Arrangements have almost been completed by the Los Angeles Guu Club for the entertainment of the contestants in the Pacific Coast handicap, which is to be pulled off in that city September S. 9, 10. ■ " The Salem Gun Club has been organized by Oregon sportsmen. The club membership is as follows: Oscar T. D. Brandt. George L. Frazure, Mrs. Oscar T. D. Brandt, L. C. Rulifsou, R. L. Oswalt, Lloyd Hauser, Edgar W. Stahl. Mrs. Lenua Stahl, R. L. White. C. D. Tillson, D. W. Pugh. Roseoe Shelton and W. AY. Zinn. President .loe Ronstadt of the Arizoua Shooters' Association, state that inquiries were coming in from all sections of Arizoua and also from New Mexico a nil Southwestern Texas, regarding the Territorial tournament which will be held in Tucson in September. Mi. Ronstadt also stated that the tournament would last four days and that the prizes would aggregate $500. This is but a fraction of the money that will be shot for, however, as there will be numerous side bets that do not come iuto the-dimelight. Charles Webber, George Martin, George Julian, Fred Steward, Dick Ronstadt and W. H. Thompson are among the best shots in the club, but recently some of of the uewer ones have come to the front. Ed. Taylor, Harry Smith, Dr. C. A. Schrader, Tom Conlou. "Will .Julian nud others are shooting as well as the "cracks," and Tucson will be able to put several five- men teams in the tournament. Prescott, Phoenix. Mo- reaci, Bisbee and Douglas have sent assurances that they will be represented at the tourney. At a recent meeting of the Willow Slough Guu Club in Woodland the election of oflicers for the club re- sulted as follows: J. L. Huston, president; H. D. Porter, vice-president; L. B. Huston, secretary; Louis Sieber. treasurer; R. E. Cassel, .T. D. Keyes and J. B. Baker, executive committee. The Rising Sun Guu club held its bi-monthly iJlue- rock shoot at the Dixon Driving Park July 15th. About sixteen shooters participated. As there was consider- able wind the scores were not high. The first match of teu birds was won by August Beusou, with a score of 9. The second was the trophy shoot for the Dupont cup. and was won by Charles King, who broke 10 oat of 25. The third was for the medal at 25 birds, and was wou by John Perick, with a score of 20. The last was a ten-bird match, and was won by Clar- ence King, with a straight score. The tournament projected by Monterey and Santa Cruz sportsmen has taken tangible form for it is an- nounced that a b*g seveu day circuit wi llstart on August 4th for two days at Monterey, two days at Salinas, closing with three days at Santa Cruz — Aug- ust 4th to 12th, inclusive. The added money amounts to $2125; For further particulars shooters are referred to W. H. Variea, Pacific Grove, Monterey county, Cal. This shoot should. draw a large attendance of sjkji'Is- uien from all sections of the. State. scores were -hot by those present. J- v. O'Hara, W: Rouey, C. Drake and S. Mayfield of the Vallejn club held their own with the San Francisco i In the team shoot Vallejo Gnu Club tied I' Praneiaeo team wit hno birds out of ioo, and in the shoot-off the San Francisco team won out by G The scores Were ;is follows: San Francis... beam — Naumau 24, E. Scbult* _:-. Mc- Rae 24. F. Schultz Id— $0. Vallejo team— Mayliebl 24, Drake -L O'Hj. Eoney 22— 90. Iu deciding the event the score was as follov. Francisco team — E. Schultz £3, Xauman 24, McRat 19, F. Schultz 2;:— SO. Vallejo team— Ma> field lv Drake L':i. 0"Hara 23, Honey 20— 34; Iu the regular evcuts at 25 birds t'/? following high scores: Rouey 25. Xauman 24, O 'Hara 24, K. Schultz 23. Mayfield S3, McRae 23. The following scores were made by the members .■- the Combination Gun Club at their shoot held at Webb's Union House. Sacramento county recently: Event Xo. 1, ten targets — .1. Liembach S, E. P. Webb 9. E. Brady it. ,). Harrison 9, P .R.- S A. Franklin 5. Event Xo. 2. five pairs — P. Webb 3, J. Liembacu S, P. R. Sims 7. E. P. Webb 7. .1. Harrison 6, .1. Frank- lin 0. Event Xo. 3, five pairs — J. Liembach 4, E. P. Webb G. F. E. Sims 7. J-. Harris.. n 7. P. Webb fi. Event X"o. 4, twenty-five targets, medal shoot — .'. Liembach 23. G. Watson Is. E. Brady 22, J. H IS, E. P. Webb 21, P. R. Sims IS. J. Franklin 20, 20. Vetter 13. P. Webb 10, A. Franklin 0, G. Birch 17, .1. Kunstle 16. The I'uion Gun Club shoot at Ingleside Sunday, July loth, was well attended. Among the visiting shunt- ers was a strong Vallejo delegation. Clyde Drake of the Vallejo Gnu Club wou the Refugee medal, scori _ 23-out of 25 targets. Captain Lewis was a close sr>- ond, with 22 breaks. The Shields trophy was w .1. W. Bradriek, who broke 23 out cf 25. C. < !. man came second with 22 breaks. The scores in the club money race, 25 target.-. 16 yards, were: Chappell 25, Xauman 23, Dr. Piti Murdock 22. Schneider 21, Hammond 21, F. Feuduer 21. Haupt 21. W. Rouey 10. Barns IS, Lynch 17, Par rick 17, Dr. Finnic 17. Drake 17, Hauer 1 6,Feudner 16, O'Hara 16, Lewjs 10, Xoonau 16, G. Sylvester 16, Fraukel 15. Dr. Hansen 12. Dr. Bodkin 11, Clark 1!. The winners were: Champion class — F. Feudner, Xau- man. First class — Dr. Pitres. Murdock, Hammond. Drake. Second class — HauCr. Lewis, Frank el. Third class — Schneider, Haupt. Burns. Fourth class— I Dr. Finnic. Xoonan, Dr. Bodkin. Medal race, 25 targets, 10 yards — Murdoch 22, X;n,- man 21. Dr. Pitres 21, Drake 21. Chappell 21, F. Feud- ner 21, Haupt 21, Schneider 19, Fraukel IS, Dr. jftnnie lv Cooley IS. Hammond 17. Patrick 17, Sylvester 17. Hauer 15. Lynch 14, Roney 14, Burns 14, Lewis 14, Dr. Bodkin 13. Dr. Hansen 12. dark 10. McGregor 3. The medal winners for th emonth were: Champion class — Xauman. First class — Murdoch. Second class — Fraukel. Third class — Haupt. Fourth class — Dr. Finnic. JULY CAMP STEW. The Truckee River Fish and Game Protective Asso elation has decided to hold its annual canip st*-w on Sunday, July 20th. State Deputy Fish Commissioner Welch was recently iu that vicinity and says that fully 100 sport lovers from the bay eities will re- spond to the invitations. Several members of -the San Francisco Fly Casting Club will be there also. Th*- camp stew was held last year in the latter part of July and was attended by at least seventy -five S:*'i Francisco visitors. The attendance this year wilt ex ceed that of 1005. The camp stew will be held heajc the Truckee River Mineral Springs and will be well worth attending. Mr. Jos. E. Terry has thinned out his hcaneJs re- cently iu a way that was surprisingly pleasant to - number of sportsmen who were presented with good dogs. Mr. Kilganiff is now the proud owner of Romp and Kenwood, two good dogs that ran at Bakersfield last January. Rube Louis is- the pleased possessor of a brother :-f champion Kilgariff. a handsome looking and thoroue'i- ly broken dog. that Rube insists on naming .after the donor. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink: Jacksou's Nt.pa Soda. On July 4th at the Vallejo traps some excellent Sober up on Jackson '» Xapa Soda. ^»- DOINGS IN DOGDOM. •>nne| ( 'I ult held an enthusiastic i the parlor of the Yosemite Hotel. tilting* reported by Secretary ("has. tCeffernan were the assuran.es from thirty-five ag business men of the Flour City that tjs,.v would donate ha ml so >s as special prizes I h-tober. M:, . . , ;h vials will also he secured. I ■ Up-riv* r fanciers, are a hustling organization ami have ., strong follow i- - M '- confidently expeeted that at I,..,,; . ,i tlit- line of cups ami (ltl„.r -,.,, .I! be offered exhibitors ai [he show. \ . . I -nay be secured to place the Fox be matter has been referred to Judge .him*-- (J le of. Kansas City, who was engaged to .judge .,11 dost* i sanctions the proposition, the Pa- ■; Terr>r < litb will send the names of three r I lib will select one. .'. P. Norman of the Pacific Aitvison niuin list and it will be r^t,ir,. lib next Saturday. It will be issued , unce ilistributed. i car. Is were to be issued to all wU u:ive iaiil 'lues for IJmtt. Robert H. Groves ■■nt of the club. -i riiern bench show «> hinted at in a previous v taken tangible shape, for the ■- of -Wot, Col. Jus. \V. Brooks, writes ihow will be held at Venice of America, l i i • the most picturesque and leading ''suburbs'' of Los Angeles I, for Venue is fourteen miles from ty uf the angels, but :i good illustration of ea ;i ml territorial command). The - held under the auspices of the i Kennel club and under the personal >llowiag leading Southern California F. Heir, chairman. Paul Piepers, L. W. ' ri>, W. K. Peasley and Col. J. W. ■et-.r — and this roster is the hall mark ig g 'iu'V.' in every respect. intention of the gentlemen men- nake the fu net ion ;i very high class -dmw. where there are more visitors i I perha ps any other place on the '-ill 1"' y great attraction to both - i ■ ■ j i :il public. The ' ges V' '■ -professional, the select inn ami.. .[r. John R Brown, of Riverside, •c Terriers; Mr. 0. F. Herr, of Los i Terriers; Mr. Mackey, of Pasa- aiid Irish Terriers, anil Mr. G. S. ot Boston, to judge all other lo question as to the capability oi stiff tneutioued. Mr. Brown is a fancier ■ i has bred some corking good Hen put several winners on the show in Los Angeles and is thor- in Bostons. Mr. Halliwel! is too welt ie Coast and in the East to need rther ea unium than that he knows a dog Ejhly. Mr. Mnekay we regret we have not the e of kttiwiaa | verso n ally, but can say a good for he took great interest in the A. sajw and is in the know on the breeds : y >acb and thus Tommy Banks will have , fcnpf opportunity to give an up to date ex- hibition ;r fi- *Pip»*r way r.. bench and feed— «-aad get possibly a. little much needed ocean air vacation on tit- vie, far T. -£:., alrhough without the fire zone, in- nhilce up belt, and was shook up so badly that, in (ienper^eiftn, he tried some of Spratts D. R. to puil hioi:ieU together again — what the particular Fluff h i in the testimonial be framed and id hli liavtum at l."24 Valencia street. The latcw **et by the club are September 20, 21 *how from Thursday to Satur- je beautiful dancing pavilion which i» located on tae pier opposite the replica of Ca- brill..'* historic galleon. The floor space is 142 feet square .- lighted structure of its kind on the Pacife Coast.' ''-This in itself will be a grand thing for the aogs, which will" be benched in a well ihftd aJiJ cool pavilion .luring a time of the wbon the. neat would be, possibly, a more or lees .serious problem "for un interior show down south. , The Hhaw is e .'ideotly a desired function in the ■ south -for nevcra! seaside resorts-were eager to secure the attractive exhibit that the club can offer. This >* i« line with wsaat we have already intimated— that ' the faroTahfo imprpvtioo created by the classy and ifnl April show in !,._> tagelee would result of smaller shows annually in an orbit around the central stellar feature at |>a Aiij The Santa Cruz i -,. wa^ a moat pleasing and also a paying exhibition. We can divine n.. reason why the southern show, taking int.. consideration the material available, shoal be the initial oc.-auside outlet lor many ful ►1 good dogs as well a* the opportunity for gether for a splendid outing on the ocean sands. Thea elans are what count, bhe more tbi netru r an for all com • [1 is up to the el ■ ■ ikes us the club is in a position ts integrity by th.- Pacific Advisory Board and at the the prime mover in th< '»*•> I reach for he was clever enough r.. use tli»- elub as a car a paw. i a contrast are will .'it.- the ai I Barker of the Santa Clara Kennel Club. Whei S:i" J08e s,!" Bf, he promptly returned all moneys received and thus placed the cli b irds. Portland is evident!} making an ambitions bid for the wepl gdoin. This i- verj meodable and While we are prepared to give the Oregon fanciers -very credit due for their u and enthusiasm in doggy affa I decidedly of the opinion that the banner oi the >J Coast dogdom will never find a permanenl rest in the beau- tiful inland river city. For one thing, unless several radical chang.-s come about, we p] hat the canker worm in the promising bud will bi by what the future will undoubtedly devel* north. Maiiv local and Oakland fanci.-rs are much in favor at a BhOW in this cily to follow the S- dog-feat. Kn.oiyh entries eould be counted on for a very acceptable show, but the rub i-. how many of the boys (old and young) would have, or could afford, the time, these busy resurrection days, to get the dogs in shape, to say nothing oi the Satan ■I to look after the innumerable routine de- tails, etc. Such a show, if it were held, would do on eemenl the temporarily fractured dog interests here than anything else. So far as location is con. We know of several eligible places in this city and across the bay Idora Park already has extended the glad hand of welcome. For that matter, the men (and ladies, too) with the necessary pluck and other adjuncts are to be found across the bay— the Oakland Kennel Club has given show-, tor over a decade past, under a varied per- sonnel, in connection With poultry shows, in a tent, etc.. etc.. why not try it again in a vaudeville park.' This fall show, no matter under whose recognized auspices, the San Francisco Kennel Club [.referred, would be well worth the while — if there were only 100 entries. The Pacific Bull Terrier Club is still in existence and has been held in esteem by fancier^ both special and general, since its organization several years ago. The Bull Terrier club of San Fran. -is.-... sinee tin- April fireworks put the contemplated specialty show out of consideration, has evidently taken a vacation — not a hard thing to do for the club consisted of but three mera&eis only, a president, treasurei iv, and for all we know there was never any eft'ort to make the club anything else but a close cor- poration. This specialty clublet was an emergency growth after the failure to pull oft iu this city a combined Terrier show. The fertile bosons »# Fried Liver Jack, the Holy Roller of Coast dogdom, w»»re not without resource when the first Terrier show seheme r'.-l! through, The Pacific Bull Terrier club eould not be worked D0 stand sponsor for the ambition and profit of the original schemer, consequeutly a specialty club was made to order. A lot of tout i no WSS done for judge, show and the new club in an obscure kennel paper once published in thin city. The Bastern press were buncoed into publish tug article* that eril the Bull Terrier Club of America for not rushing through a recognition that won hi pave the way for A. K. * '. membership and dates. At a meeting of aeifie Advisory Board a resolution was adopted requesting authority of the A. K. *'. to admit specialty clubs without the formality of getting the consent of the Has tern parent clubs. Further, this resolution mildly rapped the national Bull Terrier club over the knuckles for being dilatory and harped on the loss of time and money suffered through the indifference of the parent club. The loss of time in the light of passing events has been WeU balanced financially, if the stories of fan- eetrs who paid entry fees and sold rickets for the April Bull Terrier show are to be retied on. We bare vet to hear of any moneys being refunded by tb>- dub or itn secretary. *'What was the disposition of the moneys received for entry fees, the sale of fcieketa, *tcT" it y ques- tion put by more thaa one Bull T^rri-r man. The Spokane Kennel Crab has not yet succeeded in completing arrangements foi the holding annual bench Bhon ;ti the Interstate Fair during Sep- ia some doubt as't,, whether or not the show will be held, in case the show is held it will be during the second week of the fair, and if the club can not complete arrangements tor the show some other attractive feature i- to ted by the fair management. The com* to be of the interesting features of the Cat tr seems likely that those who are interested in the local kennel dub will !>■■ able to make arrangements for it. Last year there was :, marked falling off in the number oi dogs entered ia the show, b I rtiand and Seattle shows held this spring there may be plenty of dogs entered from the Coast, The number of dog fanciers in Spokane has been on the increase. yn,i if a majority of these eon be induced to enter the competition tl of the show would be assured. The specials and n that will I ffeted an inducing enough. Secretary Albert Beta of the Pacific KieW Trial- club states that th- t w.-nty fourT I .,(> ,,r' the dub will take place daring the last full wi January. 1907. Grounds will he selected by the president and other officers and duly am Th- closing of the Derby Dominations has boon postponed until August L5, open to Setters :>n-\ Conif- ers whelped on or after January l. 1903, Blan be secured by mailing request r., Albert Beta, 923 Golden (.ate Avenue, Room 404. The resolution of the Pacific Advisory Board, r— f erred to in another paragraph, was the sob-, grave deliberation by the a. K. r. officials at the May meeting in New York, with the result that the membership committee was instructed to formulate a rule to meet the situation and report at Che next meeting. Judging from the sentiment as expressed by differ- ent members such action will be a favorable one. It is to l>e hoped that the Advisory Boar.) may be given the power requested. This body is conversant with the Uoast doggy situation and can act with dis- patch and satisfaction to all concerned. Had this authority been vested tfatS Spring, the Bull Terrier Club of San Francisco would not now be taint..! with the suspicion of "welching." There is apparently a boom in kennel affairs in the far away islands 0f the Pacific, for we have tU a report of an enthusiastic meeting of the Hawaiian Kennel Ottrfa held on the evening of June S6tfa iu Honolulu at the office of Will E. Fisher. th»- aeere- tary announced that, numerous eonunnnications had been received Stating that many desired suitable apace for exhibition of their dogs. One member had - that he had six varieties and desired to know if th show committee proposed preparing the dogs for the show, asking particularly if they intended era them for him. The directors immediately stat*»d that they were not experienced wet nurses. The committee on buidling and preparations report- ed that an option on the skating rink, had been pro- cured for the show. The printing committee decided, after hearing the favorable report from the treasurer, that oat of the 9."> members bur 15 were delinquent in the payment of dues and some of them absent from the city, that the by-laws, including all members' nameSj should be printed immediately. An eueouraging letter was receive.) from S.-. Norma a of the Pacific Advisory Board. The committee on printing reported that they were preparing the premium list. Dr. Rowat gave an interesting talk- on the heart worm aad exhibited a specimen of same, bottled. Several members are yet to be? heard from an to the number of kenoel» to be exhibited at the show. Ir is the retire of the organization to impre"w upon the public that entries ior the show are open to the world. irre*pe. tire pf membership la the Ucaael elnb. DETECTING LAMENESS. \\.. are gj> en to neglecting the seeming!}* lil I le things when in reality the} may 1"- of greatesl ini port an ce, writes a correspondonl of the Horseshoer'a Journal. How many of ue fully understand the symp- toms and the causes of lameness, or the symptoms of the diiferenl forms of lameness* Take a* an illustra- tion the i >■" signs which foretell, or rather tell without making a search, that it is a corn which troubles the borse. Again, how many of us know the difference in signs of lameness within the hoof and ffhiefa is above it-' We get corn, navicular dis- ease, contraction, etc., within the hoof, and tin- horse }> |ame. So, too, he is lame when a tendon becomes .,,;,,,,,< ,i oj a muscle in the shoulder becomes strained. Now as each pause has a different effect, so lias the lame shoulder or tendon a different effect on the borse than corn, etc., and when he travels he shows it. A corn or navicular disease in the foot will make a horse travel widely different than if it is a strained tendon oi muscle thai effects him; .v,,t uow "i:ill.v of' , s know the symptoms of either; how many can tell what the trouble is by watching the horse movef Not many, I believe. So we follow up this subject of lameness which I dropped some months ago. but this time we will take op the front part only and look into the inside through what can be seen from without and try to learn something about the subject. side Bone.— When walking, weight, is chiefly borne by the toe, which is put to the ground first; the ani- mal steps lightly upon the posterior half of the hoof, arid tlic lower .joints show more or less flexion. When both fei t arc diseased the gait is stiff and the animal takes shorl steps. Inspection of the shoe shows least wear over the diseased quarter. Quite often eon- traction of the wall at the quarter of the afflicted side is apparent, and the wall is ridged. The seat of the lameness is readily recognized when ossification is complete. To test the elasticity of the cartilages the foot is raised, the thumbs placed upon the inside and outside quarters respectively, and the other fingers, resting against the upper border of the ■ .,.-, put] them in an outward direction. Any difference in the elasticity of the cartilage is thus easily detected. This test is .it' no value when only the lower porti »f the fibro cartilage is ossified, and the diagnosis then often becomes in rtain. If pres- sure upon the corresponding portions of the wall fails to produce pain, the diagnosis of the side bones can only be pronounced when all other lesions, which might excite similar lameness, are excluded. Corn. — The wall at quarters if often covered with ridges which do not run parallel with Hie coronary border. En severe eases the, animal will be seen lifting his foot from the ground. This is so, especially dur- ing extreme cold weather, showing that there is close affinity of relationship between the human and animal disease. The seat of the trouble being exclusively in the heels, a look at the shoe will show the toe part worn mostly. Jn traveling the horse will put his toe most firmly to the ground before landing on the heels, and in standing he will advance the foot much the same as in the ease of lame shoulder. Quit tor.— In the case of quittor or suppurated { matte rated) corn, the heel will present much, and in the case of severe trouble, intense heat. Quittor is simply the result of corn aggravated, and in ex- treme cases the animal cannot, be worked. The Plantar Cushion. — Lying directly underneath the horny frog is the plantar cushion (sensative frog). Jn quittor and when inflammation is present, this body of fibrous tissue becomes attacked quite easily and lameness may often be traced to trouble located iu this region. A hoof tester, or the hammer used on the frog or at sides of hoof is the best means to employ to de- tect the source of trouble. Quite often by pinching the frog it will be found to readily yield. Heat will be found around the back of the hoof -and at heel above the horny frog and indeed the entire exterior of hoof will show a disposition to heat and, to the touch, soreness. Navicular Lameness. — The horse points forward when standing still. When first taken out goes lamer on hard than on soft ground, but gradually drives out of his lameness. In standing the .flexion takes place le joini. When both feet I he weight is shifted from to the < then the other being pointed. In. 1 ten- dency is to dig the toe into the gi i Jing is likely. The horse will retain his i- ground as little as possible; sweating cause pain is frequently apparent when the bon travels; lameness is most apparent when tht I- OU the hard ground. Inspection of the ease sb.tws much beat in the hol- low of heel; there is much pulsation gen* ally, nosh- ing the thumb into the hollow of heel WJU I detect the trouble; a tongs tester use.1 v. \ jaw mi the side of frog ami the other o ( .: |] near toe will, by pinching, cause the horai 1 j ■<■.. This is so particularly when the sole and -i but where strong they should be pi ed ■<* other- wise yielding to this p/essure may :. t be noticed. .Strained Tendon.— Inflammation, -j to n b <■■■' he pan easily detecting this; a slight pressn ■ <■■. the thumb and finger; a decided resting of the to< ( ground; a swelling of the affected part; shorl la'fe ment. These are the pointed symptoms <. ■ 9tra I tendon, but another is the light wear wh on the affected side will be seen to hi '■■- rgolftC, the animal having saved the side as iucn as ossible, should he be kept at work, as is somet nasi with careless or perhaps inhuman devices. Shoulder Lameness. — In moving v. ■ eg - carried forward slowly, often describing :-.n mil/ward circle; the toe is often seen tripping; goin^ trot- ting in a circle with the lame leg I i , tside of circle, the lameness increases; the he; i ■■- . id.,!];.. the animal backs with difficulty, ; : gg rag I he leg after him. On soft ground the lam jears at its worst; when standing the toe is flea i and sometimes the standing position of I is firmly set on the ground. Shoulder lameness may be traci 1 I -' joint or the muscles. In the forme: - standing, a shrinking of the should* is ' 5 will be noticed; in the latter muscular lame - g may be noticed. ! THE FARM ! * & NOTES ON SHEEP. »+**♦* **•**♦ •!**!•-•-!• *j+ *t*****»**}*+** *** *i^^-"^i**I+*j**i>*J**l**I*-»lt ****i* *j*+Jm-**+JmJ* +}mJ* ♦j**JmJ**j++j<-oJm-}m5» «i*-»j» *jmJ» »!• «$►•£♦*$• *!• i fatten the lambs well before sending to market- Ground fi - (1 will not be lost on the lambs now . To give best results, not over fifty membi" rs of mul ton sheep should be penned togel '" t*. Turnips may be made use of as a fall feed. Turn the liock into the field and let them cup the turnips. Rough hillsides, if they are covered with rich gi asses, make the very best pasture laud for sheep. All flocks should be graded according tn age, size and condition as far as is prad icable. 'Flic must unfavorable conditions un- der which sheep can be grown is to con- stantly sub,jers» fi 3 JAilES THE PALACE PHARMACY C. H. McKh J. M. Hurst, Reg P ■ ■ ' Troj Chemical < !o.. B:n§ . :■ v.: < lentlemen— Mr. Bui apulogize for not v . . ■. ■ sold tlie hot-^e I'r'fi ■! ■ an- swer and ehe k and : it; Ti- the $5. 1 teld him yo ..■■' 1 - --. s made your word and guava it* -■ 6 he is convinced of the sold several dozens - ?*»-l orse." Some of the parties .. - 1 two and three bottles at differenl time? and did. not want the guaranty ■- the; knew it would cure what they 1 ■■•-■ it mil One man cur€ L"S 0 "url 6 with one bottle, and ever si first bottle has kept : I and. Respectfully, C. H McKlNSTRY. "SAVE - THE - HORSE". Permanently Cures Spavin. Ringbon< Lowj, Curb. Thoroughpin, Spl SI Boll. Wind Puff, Injured "■ id all lameness without sea loss 0 hair. Horse works as usual. $5 PER BOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could flak* it Send for a copv, bookh-t and letti - kind of lameness. At druggists a»9 dealers or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Bingkaantoa, N. Y. Formerly Tr< • N, X D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oa-klaaS, Cal. Pacific Coast Agt. Phone, Oakland 4152 GREATEST OF ALL HARNESS HORSE SALES THE "OLD GLORY" AUCTION MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY November 26 to December 7, 1906 g The present i Address FASIQTIPTON COMPANY. Madison Square Garden. Ne* York City > California State Fair, 1906 < SACRAMENTO, AUG. 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, SEPT. 1 Guaranteed Stakes for Harness Races ENTRIES TO CLOSE AUG. 1, 1906 PROGRAMME >ATl lillAV. AUG. 25th. 1. — Occident Stakes — Closed Jan. 1, 1904. 2. — 2:20 Class Pacing *1 300.00 TUESDAY, AUG. 28th. 3. — 2:13 Class Trotting 4. — 2:12 Class Pacing . . $500.00 $500.00 \VK1>NKS1>AY, AUG. 20th. 5. Trotters Without Records $500.00 6.— Local Roadsters $250.00 (To close first day of the meeting.) THURSDAY, AUG. 30tb. 7 Paw Without Records •5O0.00 8. — 2:»k Class Trotters $500.00 FRIDAY. AUG. 31st. o. — 2:ii] ( la-- Pacing . . . 10. — Fit-.-lc,i-All Trotters $600.00 $300.00 SATURDAY, SEPT. 1-t. 11. — Stanford Stake) doted June I. lt»<>4. 12. — 2:24 ( la— Trotting (1309.00 SPECIAL CONDITIONS Entra»ee five per cent. Five per cent of the amount ot the stakes closing August 1st will be de- ducted from money winners. All races, mile heats, three in five, ex- cept otherwise stated. Moneys to be divided »0, 25. lo and 10 per cent unless otherwise specified in conditions. „ .. Ml races to fill satisfactory to the Board of Directors or they may be de- *%istance in all heats SO yards, but if the field is more than eight. 100 yards. A horse not winning or making a dead heat in three, to be ruled out. but will B. F. RUSH, President. retain his position in summary, ea otherwise stated. If there are less than four starters the Society may, ii th< allow them to contest for the entrance moneys paid in, to be divided 60, 30 and 10 per cent. Stakes are for the amount guaram- no more, no 1>'SS. When only tow start they may contest for thi '■■" P^i'l in. to be divided 66 2-3 per i en| to the first and 33 1-3 per cent to the second. A horse distancing the field will only be entitled to hist and fourth mon- - Hop] in trots, bux allowed in pacing races, except stated. Ttu any he.it after thi egard- less of the position of i The Board of right to chan{ except when it b< esaary to antedate , ators will v- by mail to address of entry. The right reserved tc ■ any or all i aces on a Breather or other sufficient cause. Racing ■ oannications < tary. and must in th« bnji they ■ . . . tary. s must weigh in b drive, the right t.. inflict e with the Na - Trotting As : which this •vn. J. A. riLCHER, Secretary, Sacramento, California. NOTICE TO OWNERS AND TRAINERS. SPECIAL-Owing to the demand for stabling. I will only provide stalls for horses entered in rac< specials. If you want to start your hoi- - = ■•* races. McMURRAY McMURRAV SULKIES and JOGGING CARTS Standard the world over Address lor printed i and prices W.J. KENNEV 531 Valencia St.. San Fran Sales Agent for California. PRIVILEGESforSALE Bids t ivileges al the rae< - ! the Pa^-iti Trotting Horse Breeders' Association, I. Aug. 15, 16, 17, l>. 19W, i n August 1st. 19l.lrt. Pool Selling, Auction and Paris Mutuals. Fruit. Candy and Nuts: Ice Cream. A rl ■ ' Tl-' company each bid. Kiglit reserve any or F. W. KELLY. Ave., San Francisco. FOE SALE. family driving horse; 16 hanJs; bright bay. Mar.. 8 ytB.; wgl - han.ls; -. .1 for surrey . :. n.l safe s to i ■!■ ■• . .. - Babepck sur- phai ton, and Wes o) vaniage. All in tine condition. A.l- R. MABUKV. M.K. I . I al. pptEH SAXE £ 80N. jl ::'"1. OakfandRCal.. Import. Dealers for past thirty !•>:' -Mi »»i»« UeT Cattle. Hon»>, slo.p. ti,^~ He - ctaL bVeedias stock. < 1 «°- Ucited. - AND CGBBESPGNDENTB i'ED IN EVERY TOWN t>X THE I'A' IFI' COAST BY THE b ;i>::ii:r and sportsman. Agents and correspondents wanted for "Breeder and Sportsman." Warranted to give satisfaction. GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM A safe. sp*«d? aod positive cure fcr Ccrb. Splint, Sweety, Capped Bock. Strained Tendons, Founder. Wind Puflf. and all lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and other Deny tumors. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites. T brash, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. A* ft HITMAN REMEDY Un Rh*u- ■jallnm. SprulD*. Sore Throat, «• - B if invaluable. _ — . ... E»erv bottle ft CmnMIe B«l«« 'V ail WMTWtedWf-r, ,At:- tier bottU. Sold by drt ■ ?J «_- Erete ih*r«*i> i*id. with loll d>rectJcr> Sse S«Dd KrJeecriptive cirtuJ»«, Ml nlais. etc. Addreoo ' tnuwRm*»niUMttiT»n,etmUM\ttifc 1«* IMPREGh safety IMPREGNATING OUTFIT calaivi . - . Tt-ED i' if reding stable Wriw '■ . F]T.totrii.:c:e,f;.frO 1.0.1 KITTrM-KV 5 1 OX n,D*«. \ LIBIA. OHIO. Youug McKinney Stallion For Sale, my young - ("ARLOKIN. ■ year-aid. of the gri ' lotta Wfl- Charley daiM Aspa?i ;. <1. and can show a mile at the trot now or belter. J ■ rill tt"t In 2:10 this year. Will sen him at a reasonable figure tor Is a game race horse and his first crop of colts foaled this year are as fine lookers as can be found anywhere. O e Invited. Ad- dress C. L. JONES, Modesto. FINE PASTURAGE NO WIRE FENCING. GOOD BOX STALLS AND BEST OF CARE given horses in any manner thai owners Ire, at reasonable rates. Poi tddwpM MRS. CHASE. Sonoma, Cal- • • . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBORO. SY ME. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, S3 x 100 -USING- ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON. MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 91 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP— GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 ''it d scores of 98, 5 of 97. an 6 i of 90. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells 3 CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXFERT. The Peters Cartridge Company - Cincinnati, Ohio NEW YORK: CS CHAMBERS ST.. T. H. Kelle ..Starting Payments Due.. AUGUST 6, 1906 PACIFIC BREEDERS' FUTURITY iT THE WOODL.-- . F . 1903) : '■ . Divid - : -old T ■old Pacers I . _ . _ . . . - ed.SlOO ... ■ : ADDITIONAL STAKES Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association.,.. WOODLAND, AUG. IS to 18, 1906 ' - ■ We ' . . No. 3 — Julian Hotel Stakes. S500 Guara; Friday. August 7 No. 8— Golden Gate Stakes, 2:10 Ciass Pace = $600 Guara i ■: - . r, - - - - -.. r FIRST ANNUAL SALE 5PTE/HBER l\,J9Q6 40 Head Registered Bulls 25 Head Registered Heifers - - HOWARD CATTLE CO. SanM 1/ A C A Tf CW* 1 SlAA \ cKINNEY, 2:11 J -lid Si s » FEE, $500 DIST York _.._.■ SORTS AND COUNTRY HC I ESS iS OF ;ibbell -:. wood Stud. s • Imp. n Green's Rufus 63—4291 i :ifl? made for two oi WA.L1 - L - - Ger.. ! A, - i WILSON U -ER BLAk - • 1 11 I-, BKtfiUtK AXD 5 - \ S •!«:* *;- •:- •:• .- ■■y *i~i* •> •> •> •:• •:- •:- -:- •> •:- .;. .> .> .;. .;. .;. .;. Du Pont Smokeless * GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP First, Second and Third Moneys in the Grand American Handicap. The Preliminary Handicap The Professional Championship High Average for the Entire ProgTam. High Amateur Average. Hi^h Individual Score in the State Team Race. 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KELLEY, Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postoffice. Terms — One Tear $3; Six Months $1.75; Three Months SI STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley, P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- cisco, California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. that the car containing the press oifwhich the Bn and Sportsman will be printed in tbe future was lost for three weeks, while the one carrying the linotype machine was over a month in being located. En work, even though it may not be directed in the best possible manner, is bringing order out of chaos how- ever, and within a week or two more we will 1 to furnish our readers with a paper printed with new- type on good paper and in first-class style. V. tainly appreciate the patience our subscribers have manifested since the Breeder has been "issued under difficulties, ' ' and hope to so improve its appearance with the next issue that it will make partial amends at least for the discrepancies of the past few weeks. not be led into giving the public too much of s g thing. Grand Circuit. Buffalo August 6-10 Poughkeepsie August 13-17 Keadville August 20-24 Providence August 27 — September 1 Hartford September 3-7 Syracuse September 11-14 Columbus September 17-2 1 Cincinnati September 24-29 California. Woodland (Breeders' Meeting) August 15-1S Sacramento (State Fair) ... .August 25 — September 1 Salinas (Monterey Ag. Assn.) September 12-15. North Pacific Circuit. Salem, Or September 10-15 North Yakima, Wash September 17-22 Spokane. Wash September 24-29 Walla Walla. Wash October 1-6 Lewiston, Idaho October 8-13 Montana Circuit. Butte August 21 — September 4 Livingston September 10-14 Bozeman September 17-22 Great Falls September 24-2S State Fair, Helena October 1-6 Missoula October 8-12 o WE'VE BEEX UP AGAINST IT, to use an ex- pressive bit of modern slang, in the printing of the Breeder and Sportsman ever since the fire. Our print- ing plant was entirely destroyed antf we were com- pelled to have the first few numbers issued thereafter printed in San Rafael, fifteen miles out of the city of San Francisco. On returning to the city foi printing, it was confidently expected that the linotypes and presses would be in shape to do our work by July List, but the "unavoidable delays" became numerous and we had to put up with having the paper print. .1 two days late each week and to use a poor quality of "news" that was anything but satisfactory to us and we know must have been rather exasperating to our readers who found the print hard to read even with good eyes. This week we ar« return to somewhat normal co by the next issue w ill g« I back to our regulai form and will be able to again usi llustra- The cougi ■ ordi East i- i the yards of the railroad companies MUCH rREDIT IS DUE the newly organized Los Angeles Harness Horse Association for the way in which its recent meeting was managed and success- fully carried out. The four days racing were all good, the public patronized the races, and at the close. when every bill was paid there was a cash balance in the treasury. The fact that the meetings of 1905 at Los Angeles were conducted at a loss makes the man- agement this year entitled to still further credit, as there are fewer horses in training this year than last and the entry list was considerably smaller. The fact that harness racing at Los Angeles can be made to pay has been demonstrated, and we hope our friends in the southern metropolis will profit by the expert- encea they have had and give still more successful meetings in the future. Last year the eighteen purses •were of a uniform value of $1 I each, which was too great a sum for any California association to guar- antee. The meeting lasted six day.s which is about two days too long, as the $500 purses and four days' meeting this year proved. On the Grand Circuit where all the best horses in training in America are entered, five days is considered enough for a program i in one or two exceptional localities. The Los Angeles association has demonstrated that the people of that city will attend a four days' meeting in numbers sufli- ciently large to make the meeting profitable, and the horsemen have shown that they will enter and race raes. There is some talk in the dairj of Los Angeles of increasing the parses to $1000 each at the next meeting and holding two weeks of harness racing. The ability to give purses of this value de- pends entirely on the list of entries received aud the proportion of them that pay entrance and start. If the entries can be had, $1000 can be given as well as J500, but on should be pretty certain of getting them before it guarantees so much money. Two weeks is entirely too long for a harness meeting -[t any 9s it is Lexington. Kentucky, where the conditions are totally different from those in any other city in America. The fact that running meet- I when run four weeks or six months argument that a harness meeting would be. A football game one day in the year between the elevens fo universities is a ti - Two consecutive weeks of football would be about as cold a frost as one could imagine. We hope the Los An- Harness Horse Associate led into giving a longer meeting than one B time. ,ri. DOw in si make harness racing the rn California and should THE FAMILIAR FACE of Mr. W. P. Harkey of Yuba City will be missed tn»m the meeting of tin- Trotting Horse Breeders' Association this year, that esteemed and worthy citizen of Sutter COUnty having passed away at his home last Monday afternoon. Mr. Harkey was a native of Illinois anil ' ' crossed the plains" in 1854, settling at Marysville and engaging in teaming from that city to the mines. In 1- began farming and was very successful, becoming a large land holder and accumulating a fortune. He was elected sheriff of Ids county in 1S73 and re- ■;■ several times, holding the office altogether nearly sev- enteen years. Mr. Harkey was a great lover of horses and bred and owned several fast trotters and pacers. He was a regular attendant at the State Fair and Breeders meetings every year, and thoroughly ei good racing. He is survived by a devoted wife, who crossed the plains with him as a bride, and one daugh- ter and one son. Mr. W. S. Harkey of Gridley. De- ceased was nearly 75 years of age. His death will be sincerely regretted by a very large circle of friends. ED. GEERS has now won the Chamber of Com- meree $5000 stake three times. He won it first in 1902 with Direct Hal by Direct and took it in straight h.-ats in 2:0694, 2:08% and ^-.•<71i- I*st year he won the stake with Walter Direct, a son of Direct Hal, and the race was also a straight heat affair, the time 2:1 a and J:"7]j. Bonanza by Alfonso Vincent was second in that raee. This year I landed Ardelle by J. H. L. a winner in straight heats. the time being 2: „■ and 2:08%. Bonanza was again 9i ' his early reputation driving pacers of the Hal family, and his first two victories in the Chamber of Commerce were with horses carrying a g i percentage of that blood, but we Ardelle has none of it in her veins, she being -nit of combining the Hambletoniau, Morgan aud thoroughbred straii 3he i£ said to be the best green one Geers ever handled and 2:00 is not considered too low a mark for her to eventually reach. CALIFORNIA'S LIST of 2:05 performers has a new member in Bolivar 2:04% by Wayland W. Bolivar made his record in the first heat of the 2:06 pace at Cleveland last Tuesday which race he won in straight heats and beat a big field of high class pacers. Cali- fornia has now to her credit seven pacers and four trotters that have beaten era are An<> I by Knight, Coney 2:02 by MeKinney, Directly 2:03% by Direct. Sir Albert 8. 2:03% by . Flying Jib 2:04 by Algona, Don Derby 2:04^ by Chas. Derby, and Bolivar 2:04% by Wayland W. The list of trotters is made up of Lou Dillon I aey Dillon, Sweet ICarie 2:04)4 by MeKinney, John A. McKerron 2:04% by Nutwood Wilkes and Azote 2:"4:;4 by Whpis. The only stallion tha nian one performer to his credit in these great MeKinney, who sired Sweet Mario and Coney. Premium lists for the California State Fair can be had at this office. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN • .*. ,T- -T. .*. >*>_'-.*_-"-.»*- A »*. .' * NOTES AND NEWS »* ••* v v v *s* *** * Anne Direct won the M. ami M. Ben Walker held tbe ribbons. Brilliant Girl got second money. Jack Curry piloted her in the race. Geers won the < 'hamber of Commerce with Ar- delle. We missel our guess. According to the telegraphic report of the Chamber of Commerce stake race, the California horses got none of the pie. Who can guess the winners of the two $1500 stakes at Woodland 'luring the Breeders meeting this mouth.' Morone, W. A. Clark Jr. 's bay gelding by Cicerone, is marching in front right along. Gerrity won a good race with him at Windsor last week, lowering his rec- ord to 2:12)4-, and last Tuesday at Cleveland won again and reduced his record to 2: 10 14. Morone is five years old and looks good for a mark several sec- onds lower vet. Henry Helman had Alack Mack in good shape for his first race this year, getting second money with him at Cleveland on Tuesday in the 2:12 trot, wod by Lake Queen in straight heats in 2:10^ 2:08% and 2:09. if the McKinney gelding's ankle don't bother him he will be in the 2:10 list before the summer is Ardelle 2:0514. winner of the Chamber of Commerce stake, is owned by Hon. Frank Jones of Memphis, who paid $1500 for her. He has owned her a little more than a year and won a matinee race with her to wagon last season in 2:llao. She has been a quarter in 2^' - seconds, and her official time in the last half of the heat when she took her record of 2:05)4 ^v;ls in 1:01%. Does money make the mare go, or is it the horse nest to her that induces her to stretch her neck? Ar- delle went faster in the $1000 race at Windsor than she did in the $5000 race at Cleveland. E. J. East of Humboldt county bought one of those Alt-Murray carts from the Kenney Manufacturing Com- pany this week and will educate the young Cassiars with it. Fred H. Chase & Co. have the pool privilege for the Woodland meeting. Auctions and mutuals will be the only means of betting. There will be no "books'' and no touts. One week from Wednesday next, the Breeders meet- ing opens at Woodland. There will be some great racing there during the rest of the week. The colt stakeo, in which $7000 is to be divided, will be worth going to see. Entries for the California State Fair trotting and pacing events closed last Wednesday. We hope to be able to print the list next week. Funston 2:0S*4 by Dictatus. made his first start this year at Albany, but was behind the flag in the first heat. Jack Curry started Mr. John Treadwell 's horse Ho Ho at Albany inn the 2:15 trot, but was outside the money. The heats were from 2:12% to 2:15. Lucretia, Col. Kirkpatrick's brown mare by Xazote, that James Thompson took East, won a good race at Albany, Xew York, week before last. It was in 2:25 class "for a purse of $500. After dropping the first hat to T^rank ITerdic in 2:171+ Lucretia took the next three in 2:14^. 2:171- and 2:18%. Luereita is a Falo Alto bred mare, her dam being Lucyneer by Elec- tioneer. She started twice last year, but failed to win a heat. She is the first 2:15 performer for her sire, who is an own brother to Az.de 2:'<4;V,. The Eastern turf papers say Lucretia won her race in a very impressive manner. t . ............ _■......»_.......■..■■.■ * Bonanza repeated his last year 's performance and won second money. Rel del Diablo, the chestnut gelding that J. M, Alviso sold to Eastern parties last year, reduced his record to 2:1111_. in the first heat of a six-heat race at Albany, Xew York, July 19th. Key del Diablo won the seeond heat in 2:12^4, but was then beaten by Argot Boy in faster time. Carakina, the five-year-old stallion by McKinney out of Biscari by Director, won the 2:27 pace at the Mon- treal, Canada, half mile track July 19th, beating seven others. His heats were in 2:22%, 2:221i> and 2:22::4. Carakina is owned by Dr. Berthiaume of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and was bred at Santa Rosa Stock Farm. W. H. Goan, the well known trainer, who now has charge of I Direct 2.1214, has removed his string from Ogden to Provo, Utah, where there is a better track. I Direct is showing lots of speed in his work this year. Mr. Alex Grant of Ogden has gone to Pocatello, Idaho, with the stallions Happy Hooligan 2:2(.;ii and Lee Pointer, a four-year-old. They are the property of Mr. Cliff Johnson of that place. Chas. Zenner has shipped his bay gelding Dan Z. 2:2634 to Provo. Dr. Boucher has had poor luck with his string up to this time. Trainers Boucher, Cuicello and Brooks from Cali- fornia started their horses at the Auburn, Xebraska, half mile track the second week in July, but Cuicello was the only one in the money, and he got one second in a $100 purse with Thomas M. Here's better luck next time. bovs. Charley Jeffries is now at Spokane with his pacing mare Rubv H. by Malcolm. The Rhode Island horsemen think the outlook for racing is very poor in their State this year, now that thev have lost faith in Providence. McFadyen and Magladi, the two contenders in the two-year-old pacing division of the Breeders' Futurity last year, when the former won in straight heats in 2:151i; and 2:16%, will meet again in the three-year- old division this year at Woodland. Magladi is said to have worked a mile in 2:1314 recently at Los An- geles with the last half in 1:02^, but the Dixon and Woodland money will be down on McFadyen when the race is called. Jonesa Easier won another race on his half mile circuit campaign last week. It was at Quincy, HHnois, where he took the 2:12 pace in straight heats in 2:15^4, 2:16i2 and 2:14%, J. B. Chandler has a stable of about thirty horses at the Terre Haute track and among them is something unusual. He has in training twins, four-year-olds, and full sisters to Tom Miller 2:10. If he gets them both to going in 2:20 or better it will be unique in itself and something that probably no other stable will have, or ever has had. The track at Rohnerville is now in good condition and every morning sees a number of workouts. Several strings are getting in trim for the fall fairs. Bob Xoble has Mac Dudley, Humboldt Dillon and Quintil- lus. Matt Zahner is working Anna Eey, Waldstein Samuels and several others. Miser and Patrick are handling the fast Evelyn E., and Cassene, King Bee and others of a good string. Xext week training will begin in real earnest. Reports from the mule breeding districts of Ten- nessee and Kentucky indicate that prices for wean- ling mules from farmer to feeder will be higher than ever this fall. Already news comes of contracts made for fall delivery at $90 to $100 per .head. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal place to spend your summer vacation. E. P. Iverson of Salinas has purchased of Larkin W. Carr a fine driving mare by Xutwood Wilkes, dam Nina B. by Electioneer, second dam Gabilan Maid, a £-_ full sister to the great brood mare Lady Ellen, by Carr's Mambrino. W. A. Clark Jr. has leased the famous Merriwa Stock Farm near Pleasanton from the owner. Mr. W. H. Donahue of that place, and will move all his trotting stock there. Rudy Kip 2:05%', winner of the 2:1m pace :it Cleve- land on Monday, is a brown horse by McEwen out of Bessie Brown, dam of Hallena Duplex 2:0S'o, by Brown Hal, grandam Bessie Enfield, dam of Aline 2:141L. by Enfield Jr. Rudy Kip was bred by Camp- bell Brown of Spring Hill, Tennessee. Eureka and Ferndale, Humboldt county, will both hold fairs and race meetings this year in Septem- ber. Bonalet 2:0914 took third money in the 2:10 pace won by Rudy Kip at Cleveland on Monday. Rudy Kip, the pacer that won the 2: in class pace at Cleveland on Monday of this week, taking a record of 2:05% in the first heat, started at Albany the Thursday previous and in first heat collided with another horse, fell and threw his tlriver, but won the race. Chas. DeRyder wound up his campaign on the Cedar Valley half mile track circuit by four firsts, one sec- ond, one third, ami once unplaceel out of seven starts at Albert Lea, Minn. He won the 2: "5 pace with Alpha W„ the 2:30 and 2:20 paces with The Donna by Athadon, and the 2:35 trot with Charley Belden. He took second money with Dr. Frasee in the 2:10 trot, third money with King Entertainer in the 2:17 trot, and was outside the money with Babbie in the 2:14 pace. Gen. Boodle, the black gelding by Boodle, with which Will Durfee won the 2:30 trot at Los Angeles and marked in 2:16% in the seconel heat, was, before Durfee bought him, one of the most erratic trotters driven on the Los Angeles track. His manners have greatly improved in the hands of his present owner and he gives every promise of being a good race win- ner in much faster clas»ei. Chas. Whitehead, the Salinas trainer who drove the three-year-old Xorth Star 2:13J- to victory last year in the Breeders* Futurity, Occident and Stanford stakes, will have starters in two divisions of the Breeders Futurity at Woodland thik year. He has leased the racing qualities of the filly Delia Derby, with which he won seconel money in the two-year-old trotting division of the Breeders' Futurity last year, ami will start her in the three-year-ohl division this year, and also in the Occident stake. He has also leased the filly Salva by Dictatus Meelium and will start her in the three-year-old pacing elivision of the Futurity. Mr. Whitehead shippeel his string to Wood- land last Mondav. Mr. J. H. Jack, the Arizona lumber merchant, who purchased from Mr. R. P. M. Greeley, of Oakland, last winter the mare Winnie Wilkes 2:17*4, writes that she has a fine big horse colt at her side by Lecco 2:093$ that was foaled on May 30th (Decoration Day1), this year. The mare was then bred to StaT Pointer, so Mr. Jack will soon have a small family of royally bred young horses on his hands. Mr. Jack is at present down at Bisbee, Arizona, attending to business mat- ters, but hopes to get back to his Berkeley home in September. William C. McCuIIy of San Bernarelino has brought suit for $600 damages against- two veterinary surgeons of that place, who, he alleges, "failed to use due care or skill in caring for a certain stanelard bred mar-f by reason of which the saiel mare elieel soon after foaling. Mr. W. C. Greene, the copper king, owns the marc Mary Jo 2:19*44 by Endrino, that recently dropped a very handsome colt by Arizona McKinney, own brother to Sweet Marie- 2:04^- Mr. Green paid $8000 for Mary Jo after she had shown a trial of 2:08% trot- ting. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. It's the best. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN WILLIAM G. LAYNG WRITES FROM NEW YORK. There is hardly an edifice in the United States thai has been talked about as much as the one known as Madison Square Garden, New York City. The im- portant part it has played in the religious, commercial, political and dramatic history of the metropolis made it famous long before the tragic death of Stanford White, its designer, took place in the roof garden which covers a portion of the building. To horsemen everywhere the name Madison Square Garden is very familiar, for it is here that the great horse shows rae annually held and the many "Old Glory" Bales of trotting horses take place. These latter are the prin- cipal sabs features in the trotting horse world, and the originators and holders of these sales, Messrs. Fasig-Tipton Company have for years had their busi- ness offices in the tower of this building. On my re- sent visit to New York City T called to see Mr. Tipton Bjld found him busy sending catalogues to the sales paddock at Sheepshead Bay, when' he was to hold a sale of thoroughbred yearlings belonging to the well- known California horsemen, Messrs. Burns & Water- house. I was cordially received by Messrs. Tipton, Hunter, Trantner and Powers and on looking over the pictures on the walls of this office I noticed be- side several very rare-colored prints of the old-time trotters, photographs of Lou Dillon I:58V£, Locanda 2:02. Creseus 2:02^4, Sadie Mac 2:0614, Star Pointer 1:59%, Searchlight 2:03^, John R. Gentry 2:00%, Anaconda 2:01%, and several others that have helped to place the American trotter and paeer in the front ranks as a useful and money-making animal. There wore pietures of many of the most famous owners, trainers and drivers, dating from Hiram Woodruff's time, and a very life like photograph of the late Win. B. Pasig, one of the most genial nnd best informed horsemen I ever had the pleasure or meeting. Above the desks were shelves on which differnt sales cata- logues were piled, and, on inquiry. I learned that the splendid eatalognes for which this firm is justly cele- brati d, were compiled on the first floor of the building by D .M. Quirk, formerly with the Register Associa- tion in Chicago. A visit tn his office was a revelation. His methods of ' ' keeping tab ' ' nn all the perform- ances of the 2:30 trotters and paeers are decidedly original, and the rapidity with which catalogues can be compiled in this office was apparent by a glance at his arrangement of the names of all the leading sires and dams in the United States. Mr. Quirk 's work is praised by every one receiving a catalogue from this firm. The ' ' Old Glory ' ' sales are generally held from November 26th to December 7th — two weeks — days and evenings, immediately following the National Horse Show, on the main floor of the building. Buyers come from all parts of the world to these sales and consigners are given an opportunity to place their horses before the very best class of people. Then there is the "Midwinter Sales'' of trotters and pacers which are generally held here in February, these are also extensively advertised and the merits of the vari- ous trotters and pacers extolled throughout the United Stales in all the representative trotting horse journals, as well as the leading dailies in the large cities. Be- sides these sales, this firm also conducts the * 'Blue Ribbon ' ' sale in Cleveland, Ohio, in May, and the "Down East-' auction in Boston, in May, so that all points where horsemen assemble are reached by con- signers through the efforts of this firm. But I am digressing. As it was nearly ten o'clock, Mr. Tipton said it was time to attend the sale, and on his invi- tation accompanied him and his son Edward, a "chip of the old block." We rode in the subway cars, then took the trolley ears over the Brooklyn bridge, which conveyed us to the sales paddock opposite the famous Sheepshead Bay race course. I felt as if I was in California, for here I met Messrs. John Mackey of Raneho del Paso, Walter Jennings, James Grant, Mar- tin Hnbbell, Bob McGibben the clarion-voiced caller at Emeryville, Fred Goldfield, John Weber, J. G. Fol- lansbee. Sum Hildreth, Henry S„ull, George Rose, Henry Wendt. .1. Mason, and at least a score of -fliers whose faces were familiar. I had time to walk around the grounds before the sale commenced and was astonished at th magnitude of the place. There were 518 box stalls, 12x12 in size, arranged in sections of from ten to forty stalls in each, and every section was numbered. The greatest care was taken as to the sanitary conditions and I could see that the man- ager, Mr. Bigh thoroughly understands his business. In one portion were paddocks in which all horses showing the least symptoms of sickness were quaran- tined. In another a large grass-covered field was set apart for the breaking of yearlings. There were nu- merous hydrants, fire hose ami buckets scattered about the place and every precaution taken against fire. Tlie platforms upon which the horses are led to be loaded or unloaded extended in a semi-circle inside the yard, and ten cars of horses can be attended to at once. At this place all the horses that are to be raced at Sheepshead Bay are placed on the cars. The sales building is one story in height, opening at the sides. The sales ring is roped off and the crowd kept away from the horses feet as they were in the Occiden- tal Horse Exchange, San Francisco. The auctioneer, Wm. Easton, is in every way qualified for the posi- tion and wastes no time dwelling on any horseB of- fered. Bidders are aware of this fact and are prompt in making offers when a colt is led into the\ring. Mr. Easton is reputed to be the best in the business an 1 frnni what I have seen of him he is surelv en- titled to this honor. Everything moved along with clock-like preeision and although the prices realized for some of Messrs. Burns & Waterhouse 's yearlings were ridiculously low, it must be remembered that they were offered after a long series of sales of yearlings by great sires and out of famous dams that are far more familiar to the Eastern turfmen than those bred in Hopland, California. If these young- sters get an opportunity I have no doubt they will earn brackets even in the best of company here. After the sale we visited the famous Sheepshead Bay raeetraek, owned and rontrolled by the Coney Island Jockey Club. It surpassed all my expecta- tions. While its buildings were not as grand and imposing and its track as wide as the Riccarton course in- Canterbury, New Zealand, the number and size of the buildings and the excellence of both the clay and turf courses struek me as being the most perfect I had ever seen. The club house itself, while old fash- ioned in architectural lines, is large and commodious, the furnishings being in exquisite taste, the walls em- bellished with beautiful oil paintings of turf celebri- ties that won stakes and purses on these courses. The artistic and life-like examples of horse portraiture from the hands of Henry Stull (whose work is familiar to all readers of the Breeder and Sportsman) predom- inated. From the roof of the club house I could see that there were about 120 acres in the enclosure and the stalls for the horses were arranged as they are at Tanforan and Ingleside. The infield is level and at this season of the year looked like a well kept lawn. On the tracks many of America's greatest races have been decided before crowds that reached the 35,000 mark. Since 1880 such horses as Irish Lad, Africander, Sysonby, Imp, Kinley Mac, Drake Carter, Enigma, Nasturtiam, Brigadier, Letola, Stalwart, Waterboy and McChesney have established records here. The absence of bookmakers' boxes and slates and the yell- ing of those seeking to attract the attention of spec- ulators seemed strange. All betting operations are carried on quietly and the way greenbaeks are manip- ulated by the keen-looking peneilers is astonishing, especially to one used to hear the jingling of gold in California. The programme of races (it being Monday and next to the last day of the meeting), was not one that called for any great exhibition of speed, but in the third race for two-year-olds, a colt called Arcite by Alvescot out of La Gascogne, won at the juicy odds of 300 to 1, several pikers having earned enough on him to stake them for the next meeting at Brighton Beach, consequently they were exceedingly joyful. Before the next race, Mr. Tipton and I were very much impressed by the way a bay colt called Ram's Horn was working, and had we been of a specula- tive turn would surely have wagered a little on him. The distance was a mile and a quarter and among the starters I noticed Eugenia Burch, the mare which won so impressively at Los Angeles last winter, and Colonial Girl, a winner at Emeryville, besides Van Tromp, Bedouin, Cederstrome, Blandy and Logistilla. Ram's Horn got away next to the last and gradually passed all those in front of him and won by a length and a half in 2:05 3-5, one second behind the track record made by another Raneho del Paso product — Watercolor, July 2d, 1903. This horse Ram's Horn won the rich Brighton Handicap, value $20,000, the Saturday following, same distance, in 2:03 3-5. He was sired by imported Bute (Hampton-Buttermere by Doncaster) out of Aunt Tessa, and traces to the same source as the great Futurity winner Morello. His third dam, Lexington Belle, died at Raneho del Paso. Ram's Horn was called a selling plater, but he won ten races as a two-year-old and was a stake winner in 1905, and last winter won the Queens County Handi- cap, one mile, in 1:39 3-5. Such "selling platers" are rare in the turf world. The news at Sheepshead Bay that the racetrack at Emeryville would be open next winter was received with many expressions of delight from bookmakers and horse owners, and the determination of a number who have heretofore made New Orleans the center of rheir raee traek operations to eon < lifornia must uraging to President Williams, of the New California Joekey Club. The meeting at Sheepshead Bay was a great - from every point of view, and at Brighton the at- tendance is larger than it has !>•-< n t"<,r years and money seems more plentiful. As nearly all the local tra< I are desert' owners and their trotters and pacers are striving to earn brackets on the various racing eireuits there were few. if any, items to he gathered. The demand for good stylish trotters and paeers is better than it has been for some time, but the horses must be goo.l ing and have plenty of size. The closing out of nearly all the large farms which were at one time noted for the number of fine trotters and pacers bred therein has forced seekers after first class horses to look at the few select ones bred and developed by what are known and recognized as small breed- r-. At every auction sale these breeders purchase what they consider good material to either develop or breed from and. after tak- ing their purchases home, devote their spare time to preparing those they consider promising or eligible for track purposes and in a few weeks the variou- traeks generally find buyers for every one they show. There is another thing I noticed at the sales and that is the number of long-tailed carriage horses. The " docked" horse does not find as many admirers here as he did ten years ago, and it is to be hoped that the day is not far distant when one of the abbre\ iated tailed horses will be considered a curiosity. DEATH OF JAMES SULLIVAN. Every horseman in California will be sorry to hear of the death at Seattle on Fridiiy, July 27th, of "Jimmy" Sullivan, one of the best trainers and reins- men that ever sat in a sulky on the Pacific Coast. For several vears past he had been in poor and feeble health and had not trained trotters for some time. He was a natural horseman, a good trainer and a high class race driver, but an uncontrollable desire for ardent spirits prevented him reaching the very front rank in a profession where his ability would otherwise have landed him. He began life as a race rider and piloted many a runner to victory thirty years ago o*i Paeific Coast tracks. He came to California from Ore- gon and was known to hundreds of horsemen in his younger days as "Oregon Jimmy." His quiet de- meanor and affable ways made him many friends, and many of the heaviest plungers of the California circuit years ago placed their money in the pool box on his judgment. He drove some of the best and fastest trotters and pacers at our principal meetings, and was always loyal to his friends and employers. Among the horses that he developed and trained were Monte carlo 2:07%, Mamie Griffin 2:18, Buby M. 2:12%, Dave Rvan 2:13 and many others. He eould *'sit still" as long as any man that ever drove a close finish, and many a horse with a reputation of being a bad actor became a good money winner under his care. Jimmy Sullivan has paid the last debt of nature and there is not a horseman on the ',,,-< but will regret his death. Peace to his ashes. It looks as though the Baron Wilkes 2:18 branch may be the leading one of the Wilkes family. The get of his sons Moko, The Bondsman, Baronmore 2:14%, Margrave 2:15%, Baron Dillon 2:12 and Oakland Baron 2:09% are already showing such speed as to suggest that conclusion, to say nothing of Ruben- stein 2:05, Baron H. 2:19 and other promising ones that have not yet had a good opportunity but may in time surpass as sires any of the others mentioned. Over at Indianapolis they are wondering whether or not the colt Trivial will win the Kentucky Futurity. He is a member of John Hussey's stable, and the news is that in a recent workout he shaded 2:15 in going a mile over the Indianapolis traek. Trivial is owned by Charley "Van Meter of Louisville and is by Boreal 2:15%, dam Traitress by Trevillian 2:08%. Boreal was got by Bow Bells 2:19J4, from BcSy Morn by Alcantara 2:23. second dam Noontide 2:20'j by Harold; third dam Midnight (dam of Jay See 2:10) by Pilot Jr., son of George Wilkes 2:22. The second dam of Trivial is Emily by George Wilkes. Will Caton, the American driver in Kussia. reeenfly won the Russian Derby and the Emperor's Stake, the former worth $15,000 and the latter $7,500. The time in the first race was 2:12, a Russian record, and in the second, a two-mile affair, it was 4:26. Caton 's per- centage of the purses was $3,000. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jack^" ■ Napa Soda. 'HE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN CLEVELAND'S BIG MEETING OPENS. Cleveland, July 30. — Even without pool selling the opening day of the local Grand Circuit races attracted :i crowd of over 8,000 to the track. The M. and M. Btake of $10, transferred from Detroit was the principal attraction. There wire twelve starters, Ann Direct being the favorite in the pools sold in New- burg, outside the Cleveland city limits. Brilliant Girl won tin- lirst heat in 2:11V,, the fastest heat of the raee. but she went lame and Ann Direct won the next two heats and the race, second money going to Brilliant Girl and third to Kenneth Mac. 2:08 pace, purse $2000 — Hal C. won the first and third heats and the race, in 2:09Vi and 2:10. Black Pet won the second heat, and was displaced in the third. Eudora Daphne, Direct, Ethel Mac, Edwin S., Snapshot, Legater, Black Pet and Queen of Clubs also started. M. and M. stake, 2:24 trot; stake $10,000— Ann Direct won the second and third heats and the race, in 2:13 and 2:12%. Brilliant Girl won the first heat in 2:11%. Kenneth Mae, Captain Bacon, Belle Isle, Allie Jay, J. N. Blakemore, Fashoda, Czarina Dawson, Silver Band and Frank Herdie also started. 2:08 trot, purse $1500 — Mainsheet won the first an 1 second heats and the race, in 2:09% and 2:09%. Turley won the third heat in 2:08%. Angiola, Tuna, John Taylor and Kid Shea also started. 2:10 pace, purse $1000 — Rudy Kip won three straight heats and the race in 2:05%, 2:08 and 2:10. Pearl Tip- ping, Bonalet, Czarina, Italia, Cleo S., Missouri Chief, Leslie Waterman, Red Nightingale and Hazel Banks also started. Trotting 2:25 class, purse $2000— Brilliant Girl won three straight heats and the race in 2:09% ,2:10%, 2:12. Nannie O., Billy H., Flexo, Lucrctia, Jess,,- Ben yon, Kin,, Sister Collette, Ann Direct and Paul V ,1- son also started. Free for all trot, purse $2000— Sweet Marie won three straight heats and the race in 2:06, 2:071,4, 2:00%. Snyder McGregor and Wcntworth also started. . Trotting, 2:10 class, purse $1100— Gold Dust Maul won three straight heats and the race in 2:10, 2:07%, 2-07%. The President,, Helen Norte, Oro, W. J. Lewis, Aerolite, Watson, Belle C, Van Zant and Alexander also started. BOTH STAKES FILLED. July 31. — The Chamber of Commerce stake of $5000 for 2:21 pacers was the feature of the Grand Circuit meeting to-day. It was won by Ardelle, a five-year-old mare owned by F. G. Jones of Memphis and driven by Ed Gcero. She paced three impressive miles, winning each heat easily. Her best time was 2:05%, but she could have gone in 2:02 had it been necessary. Bon- anza, who took second money at Detroit a year ago in the same stake, again took second money. C. K. G. Billings, the famous amateur horseman, drove the pacer Morning Star 2:04% a half mile to wagon in 59% seconds. A few minutes later he drove Major Delmar, the champion trotting gelding, a half mile to wTagon in one minute. Results: 2:14 trot, purse $1000 — Morone won the second and third heats and the race in 2:10%, 2:11%. Jack "Wilkes won the first heat in 2:12%. India, Black Patchen, Delma Gregor, Sister Collette, Charley At- wood, Larabie Rose, Charley T ..Bowitcher, Whitten Wilkes, Princess Athel, Pulsus, Min«er and Rose Bon- heur also started. Chamber of Commerce stake, 2:24 pace, purse $5000 — Ardelle won three straight heats and the race in 2:05%, 2:05% and 2:08%. Bonanza, Tiptoe, F. J. Park, Custer and Bonnie Steinway also started. 2:06 pace, purse $1500 — Bolivar won three straight heats and the race in 2:04%, 2:05% and 2:08%. Gratt, Citation, Hal CharHn, The Friend, Charley Hoyt, Jubi- lee and Peruna also started. 2:12 trot, purse $1200 — Lake Queen won three straight heats and the race in 2:10%, 2:08% and 2:09. Mack Mack, Billy Foster, Exalted, The Phan- tom. Frank A., Grattan Betts, Lady Mowrey,, Paul Krugcr and Grace A. also started. August 1. — The crowd was smaller for the third day 's events at the Grand Circuit meeting than on the two previous days. The authorities in Newburg stopped pool-selling in that hamlet this morning. Results: Sweepstakes, trotting, three-year-olds, purse $S75 — Gay Bingen won two straight heats and the race in 2:12%, 2:14%. 2:17 class, trotting, purse $1000 — Imperial Allerton won the first and third heats and the race in 2:12%, 2:14%. The Phantom won the second heat in 2:10%. 2:12 class pacing, purse $1000 — Alfalfa won the sec- ond and third heats and the race in 2:06% ,2:06%. Prince Hal won the first heat in 2:06%. 2:15 class pacing, purse $1000 — Billy Cole won three straight heats and the race in 2:08%, 2:07%, 2:08%. A GOOD STRING FROM SALINAS. The Salinas Journal of last Tuesday contained the following: u Charles Whitehead shipped Monday evening to Woodland his stable of seven trotters and pacers. The string consists of North Star 2:13%, last year's champion three-year-old trotting gelding of the United States; Alma by Dexter Prince, dam by Al- toona; Princess 2:13% by Eugeneer, dam by Ken- tucky Prince. These are trotters and are owned by J. B. Iverson. The three-year-old whirlwind trot- ter, Delia Derby by Charles Derby, dam Norah D. by Del Sur, is in the string. She will start in the Breeders' Futurity and the Occident stake. In the same car are C. Z. Hebert's gray trotting mare by Bruno, dam Maggie Vorhees by Dan Voorhees. She has worked in "18." Also the same owner's pacing mares by Hambletonian Wilkes, dam Altoonita by Altoona. Ed. Wright of Hollister accompanied Mr. White- head with his fast pacing three-year-old stake filly Salva by Dictatus Medium, dam Aunt Sally by Ben- ton Boy. She has worked close to 2:17. Oscar Olin and Ed . McCormick went along as grooms . This is the best bunch of harness racers that ever left Salinas and ought to pull down a big share of the money at the Breeders' meeting and the State Fair. Jack Curry will have the mount behind Maud Kes- wick until Havers James recovers. He recently worked the mare a quarter in 28% seconds. The two additional stakes advertised by the - Breeders' Association to close August 1st for the Woodland meeting filled well and will furnish two ex- cellent races. The 2:10 pace has eight very fast pacers entered and will be anybody's race. It is down for Friday. W Hand Day, and should draw a record crowd to the track and result in one of the fastest and most closely contested races ever seen in California. The entries to the two stakes are as follows: Golden Gate Stakes — 210 Class, Pacers. Jos. Long, Eureka, names Nellie R. 2:10 by Way- land W. F. E. Wright, Sacramento, names Kelly Briggs 2:09% by Bayswatcr Wilkes. Jas. Southerland, Pleasanton, names John R. Conway 2:12% by Diablo. S. C. Walton, Fresno, names Lucy R. 2:11% by Col. K. R. W. C. Altmark, Oakland, names Clara L. by Argent. M. B. Sweeney, Hanford, names Cuekoo 2:09% by Strathway. V. Verilhac, San Francisco, names Kitty D. 2:13% by Dictatus. C. J. Lecari, San Francisco, names Charley J. 2:13%, untraced. Julian Hotel Stakes — Pactrs without Records. E. A. Servis, Durham, names Dr. J. by Dr. Hicks. C. Whitehead, Salinas, names Louisa A. by Hamble- tonian Wilkes. F. J. Ruhstaller, Sacramento, names Billy Dooley by Bay Bird. T. S. Kuncklcs, Sausalito, names Marguerite B. by Bay Bird. La Siesta Farm, San Jose, names Friday by Mon- roe S. Frank Rheim, San Francisco, names Jim Corbitt, formerly Jim Wilkes, by Seymour Wilkes. o I Dr. F. A. Ramsey of Riverside writes us that on July 27th he sold to Mr. W. R. "Wynn of Los Angeles the young stallion McNeer 40960,, by Zolock 2:05Vi, dam Emaline 2:27^ by Electioneer, for the sum of $2500. He states that he also sold on the same day to R. B. Smith of Los Angeles the three-}*ear-old pac- ing filly Zella Z. by Zombro 2:11, dam Belle by Ra- fael, son of Fallis, for $1500. This is a fine filly and will join Zombro 's 2:10 list if given the opportunity. Eddie Switzer, a former New England trainer, has made a hit in Europe, and has been made head trainer for the Budapest Trotting Club. Mainsheet 2:08*4, winner at Cleveland, ehanged hands last week. "William Cobb of Ithaca, N. Y., and his son, Howard Cobb, of Spring Mills, N. Y.„ pur- chased him of Al Thomas, the well known trainer, and the Myers Brothers of Newark, N. J., at a reported price of $10,000. The horse will remain in Mr. Thomas* stable for the rest of the season. In spite of the prohibition of betting the complete program of the Grand Circuit meeting, which will be held at Readville, August 20-24, has been announced. It will be pleasant news to horsemen to hear that the meeting is not to be curtailed, as has been re- ported, but will be carried out as originally intended. In addition to the events already closed, seven classes have been opened, four for trotters and three for pacers of $1200 each, and these open-classes look to be very attractive events. The association is not in the game to make money out of it, but to help along the sport and lend encouragement to the breeding interests and would be content to make ends meet. August 2. — A large crowd turned out to see the rourth day's racing at the Glenville track. In the free for all Snyder McGregor, "Wentworth and Sweet Marie were the only starters. Sweet Marie showed that she is in a class by her- self, with the possible exception of Tiverton, by win- ning all three heats in easy style. Results: Sweepstakes, three-year-old pacers, purse $425 — Kelly won three straight heats and the race in 2:15%, 2:10*4- Brenda York and Direct Al also started. Some comments of "Jack G.*' in American Sports- man: The driver who gets stiff necked looking back at the horses working out with him during the training season usually gets his neck straightened out when he gets to the races, if he does. His eyes also get full of dust. There are more "expert" trainers in this country that never sat in a bike than you could count with an adding machine. They know just how each horse ought to be worked, but they don't know how to handle a hoe or follow a thresher, which ought to be in their lot. The Yuba and Sutter Driving Club held a special called meeting last week in the office of its Secretary, Judge Raish of Marys ville, at which officers were elected as follows: President, E. A. Forbes; vice president, G. H .Magruder; secretary, R. R. Raish; treasurer, J. W. Steward; directors, M. Gomez, B. L. Gregory and John Giblin. Although there was a feeling on the part of some of the members after the last race meet that the club should go out of ex- istence and give up the track, enough have stood by it to keep it from going under and it will be kept up. Race meets will be held as heretofore. The main purpose of the club now is to keep up the track and rent the stalls to horse owners of nearby towns who desire to keep their stock in trim between seasons. A number of horses will be sent down from Chico and other towns and quite a string will be trained here. The track is a good one and is lavored by all the horsemen who know anything about it, and most of them know all about it. — Democrat. One of the aggravations of life is to see a dollar's worth of man whipping a hundred dollars* worth of horse to make it pull twenty dollars* worth of stuff through a piece of road that could be made good for three or four dollars, is the opinion of Field and Farm. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Ten splendid specimens of the Shire and Clydesdale breeds of draft horses landed in New York this week from England, having been sent for exhibition in the United States and Canada. They are all from the country estates of King Edward and Lord Roths- child. Nine of the lot have records as winners at English shows of Shire or Clydesdale stock, the odd one being a weanling filly only once shown at Peter- borough and a second prize winner. The consign- ment was transferred from steamer to car, then ship- ~~ ped to Canada. They will be exhibited but not en- tered for competition at horse shows in Canada £^£> the United States. The ten are valued at $50,000, but none can be sold, as they are bonded to be returned to England. They are heavily insured. F. E. Marsh has sold the black stallion Nickel Grat- tan to Scott McCoy for $6,000. This fellow is looked upon as the best green trotter at the Libertyville track. He will start at Buffalo in the 2:21 trot. He has numerous other engagements down the line and in all is entered in $4S,000 worth of events. His best W mile to date was trotted in 2:13. last quarter in 31% seconds. He looks like one of the hard nuts for the green trotters to crack. ^ THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ANNE DIRECT WINS M. AND M. SUPPRESSING TIME. MATINEE AT BUTTE. East View Farm, or "the Salisbury string," as the Californians rail it, won the Merchants an. I Manu- facturers $10,000 stake at Cleveland on the opening .lay of the meeting this week with the black mare Anno Direct by Direct 3:05%, dam Ann.:' Allerton 2:15% by Allerton. The James Madison mare Bril- liant Girl owned by J. De La Montanya of San Fran- eiseo and driven by Jack Curry, took the lirst boat of tlo' race in 2:1114, and the next two heats went to the Dirret mare driven by Ben Walker, in 2:13 and 2:12'_.. Brilliant Girl went lame after the first heat, but stayed in the race and won seeond money. Anne Direet comes from a line of developed mares, her .lam having a mark of 2:15%, trotting, her graudam Edna W. by Brougham having a record of l':'_".», her great grandam Belle of Clarence also having a record of 2:2li and being the dam of ten trotters with records from 2:2ij to 2:57. Anne Direct won the week prev- ious at Windsor and was the favorite for the M. and M. The big race was trotted on the three-heat plan this year, every heat being a race, $1300 going t..' the winner of each heat, $700 to second horse, $500 tu third horse and $500 additional to the winner of the race. LOCAL DAY AT WOODLAND. Tuesday, August 14th, the day before the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association's meeting opens at Woodland, will be "local day" at the track there, two races between local horses having been ar- ranged. In the trotting race for named horses, H. S. Hogoboom names Palo King, Carey Montgomery names Lady Caretta, W. A. Hunter names Don, W. C. Kim- ball names Beauty, M. C. Keefer names Adoosta, Det Big. low names Constancia, and W. S. Li Hard names Athamax. It is said that all these horses have beaten 2:30 in their work this year, but none have beaten 2:27, so it should be a close race. The same day there will be a pacing race for named horses, Carey Montgomery naming Chaser, W, S. Lil- lard naming Sleepy Joe, and O. II. Wright naming Rusie Wilkes. An interesting feature of the day 's sport will be the driving of Lady Caretta a quarter of a mile to beat 40 seconds by Mr. Carey Montgomery 's four- year-old daughter Ethel. This little lady is said to fondle the reins like a veteran. FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA. Breedi r and Sportsman: John Milling ton is back in Victoria with Captain John, the lug pacing son of Tennysonian. The Captain won three races last month and had a fourth won when one of his oppon- ents fell in front of him and so tangled things up that he got the flag and was not allowed to start again, al- though he had won two heats and the accident was an unavoidable one. All judges don 't look alike to Trainer Millington now. Millington is the Budd Doble of tliis province, and is a good, sober, careful and capable trainer. He resembles the illustrious Doble not only in looks, but he also has the winning habit and brings home the money. He is now training a most beautiful stallion in Irvingheart by Lockheart 2:03%, This stallion is six years old and was bred at Sherwood Stock Farm, St. Paul, Minn., and sold in his two-year-old form to a coal miner at Cumber- land, British Columbia, who kept him in the coal town anl bred him to but few mares. Dr. Richards, our provincial veterinarian, heard of the horse, went up and bought him for a few hundred dollars. Irving- heart has made a season to fifty mares since coming here. He is a blood bay stallion with black points, is 16% hands high, and a bold going trotter with plenty of speed and good sense. His sire Lockheart 2:08% is the greatest son of the great Nutwood 600. His dams for six generations are standard and of the most prolific producing blood lines. This grandly bred stal- lion is a g»od addition to the light harness horse col- ony of Vancouver Island. ~~7iThe writer is training the roan colt by American Hal, son of Tom Hal. I have him pacing along right smoothly, and as I have read Mr. Geers' book over several times, and he is the gTeat preceptor of the Hal family, 1 expect to turn out a good Hal pacer. Barely a fellow owning Geers' book, a Hal colt and having a great liking for Hal pacers should make headway. The management of the British Columbia Agricul- tural Association will hang up good purses for fall racrs at Victoria, and will eondially invite every Paci- fic Coast horseman to participate in its meeting. Yours, C. A. HARRISON. Prom all indications, tin* racing this year is to be *.f a better quality than anything Heretofore offered. Tie- season ha* started auspiciously, and practically all reports are of an encouraging nature. Occasionally tlierc an- indications that the managements of some of Che tracks are not yet convinced that the pareni associations an- in earnest about abolishing tin- Bup- pressi if time evil. Starters have been empowered that tinn-rs do their duty, and they are liable to suspension if they do not report all delinquent to the officials of the parent association, of n.urse, we have no means of knowing whether these reports an- made to the American or the National Association; the latter would necessarily treat then as confidential com- munications. But if the two governing bodies wish to convi the public that time suppression is to he absolutely a thing of the past, and also wish to deter track officials generally from suppressing time, they will take prompt action. Under the natural order of things the cases, if reported by the starters, would not appear until the regular meetings of the boards in December, but it would have a wholesom.- effect if the timers and others implicated could be expelled at the present time. Of course, the licenses of the starter or starters failing to make the report could be revoked, but that would not be possible until the facts were proven. The machinery of the associations is weak in that the punishment comes so long after the offense is committed. What is needed is prompt and immediate action in all eases. If it could be arranged so that the first officials to suppress time would be promptly expelled, it would do mor.- than anything else to insure correct timing for the balance of the season. — Western Horseman. INFLUENCE OF DEVELOPED ANCESTORS. Henry Ten Eyck White, the Chicago writer, says: "It is remarkable by the way, what can be accom- plished by good trainers with horses not supposed to have much speed, provided the nags are bred in lines that have produced speed at the trot and pace. A year or so ago D. G. Brown of Chicago bought from an Illinois farm a stallion by Chimes, dam by Mam- brino King. The horse was called Zion Chimes, was seven years old, but never had been trained. At first when handled by a competent man the horse did not show great improvement, nor was his gait all that could be desired. But finally all the quirks were straightened out, and the other day Zion Chimes trotted a half-mile track better than 2:30 and acts as if he would get to be a 2:20 horse by fall. On the same farm whence he came was a mare by Grattan. She never had been trained and was simply a nice four minute nag. Like the stallion, she did not know anybody wanted her to go fast, and was slow about learning the lesson until she had been drilled up to a 2:40 clip, from which point she progressed rapidly, and on the day Zion Chimes beat 2:30 this mare, now called Rattan, trotted a mile in 2:26!-j and had something left at the finish. Unless it is subjected to constant development the instinct to trot or pace fast soon becomes dormant in horses and in course of time will disappear entirely. On the other hand, where there are several generations of developed ancestors the youngsters of the tribe take to speed making as a duck does to water." Gay Bingen showed himself a great three-year-old trotter at Cleveland. He won his race ih straight heats in 2:121,4 and 2:14%, fast time for a three- year-old this early in the year. He is in the Ken- tucky Futurity. He is bred in developed lines, his sire, Bingen, having a record of 2:06% and Ins dam. Gaiety Girl, one of 2:15%. Among the first cases to be argued before the next Appellate Division at Rochester, N. Y., is that of Thomas L. McKay against the City of Oswego. The plaintiff alleged that on September 2, 1904, he drove a valuable mare into a derrick, negligently left in the city street and unmarked by lanterns after dark. Damages in the sum of $1,000 were demanded ami the jury returned a verdict for the full amount, plus the costs. During the trial the defendant insisted that the mare was easily excited and that the plain- tiff lost control of her on the night of the accident. The plaintiff replied that she was not afraid of auto- mobiles, steam cars, electric cars or of brass bands, and concluded: "I have driven her along beside the elephants in a circus parade and she was gentle enough for a child to drive." This determined the jury. In the first event at the Butte race track last Sun- day afternoon, W. A. < "lark Jr., driving his horse Buck, won two out of three beats in one of tlo- pre! tost ra.. ^ v. t aeen at the matinees of the Butte Driv- ing Club. The other entries in the race were: Almax, driven by Bert c;irr, and Tertius, a Clark horse drivm by Ted Hayes. The 2:20 pace wenl to Irwin c., who won two heats in rim.- in 2:16% and 2:21. The only other entry was Carlsbad, owned by W. B. Orem, Irwin c. is .. by Hugh Wilson. The match race between Louis Dreibclbis' Allerton Boy and .John Grata' Idol was won by the former in two straight heats, time 2:20% and 2:23%. I'o.-ka took the 2:40 trot in two straight heats, time 2:40% and 2:39%. The only other entjy was If. W. Pales' Bex. Pooka is owned by Dr. A. D. Galbraitfa anl was driven by Gus Thrclkill. The 2:25 pace was won by Miss Derby of the Clark stable, Ted Hayes up, time 2:25 and 2:27%. Joe Boulet'a Prince B., Phil Trenerry's Kitty and J, D. Luder'a Balpb R. were the other starters. — Inter- Muuntain. AN EASTERN WRITKR, Andrew 0. Leonard Esq., c**-Jributcs to the Kentucky Farmer and Breeder of July 27th a criticam on the Government horse breed- ing experiment at Fort Collins, Colorado, in whieh he makes the following statement: "There is no reason to suppose that from the ex- periment now being made by the Government great results will follow, for those in charge of the breeding farm have ignored entirely the fact that heredity ylays an important part in the reproduction of animal life. If anything is to be accomplished even in the breeding of carriage horses, blood lines must be con- sidered. The hackney, the French coacher and the Cleveland Bay, have been brought to their present state of perfection by eareful seleetion and by using only animals that come from generations of Bound, well-made, good-looking horses.' ' With due deference to the opinions of Mr. Leonard and his knowledge of the three breeds referred to, we muat take exception to his statement that they have been brought to a "state of perfection" or anything like it. A visit to any horse show where registered Hackneys, Cleveland Bays and French coachers are on exhibition will convince any person that either and all these breeds contain among their duly regis- tered representatives horses of all colors, all sizes, all shapes and all degrees of unsoundness. Not one of the breeds has been established long enough for any branch of it to breed true to type, and we do not believe there is a single registered member of either of these families that was produced by "using only animals that come from generations of aound,well-made, good-looking horses." Ideals of all breeds are "like angels visits, few and far between." Every breeder has in mind the animal he desires to produce, but no two agree on what is the best color, size, weight or conformation. Dame Nature alone has established breeds of animals that reproduce type with uniformity, and she has doubtless required hundreds of years to accomplish the feat, and even then a few changes in conditions and environment have caused great variations. The trouble with most breeders is that they expect to accomplish in two or three genera- tions what Nature has taken centuries to bring about. The Government experiment at Fort Collins was begun with the idea of establishing a breed of carriage horses from American bred animals. Prof. Carlyle and his co-workers have begun right, and if given reasonable time will doubtless be able to lay the foundation for a breed that will be an improvement on the Hack- ney, the Cleveland Bay or the French coach, all of whieh have their good qualities and also many grievous faults. If there were a breed of carriage horses in existence at the present time* that came any where near "filling the bill," this experiment of the United States Government would not have been entered upon. The sooner breeders dismiss from their minds the fallacy that perfection has been obtained in any breed and realize the fact that type cannot be con- trolled solely by parental selection the better it will be for their pockets and for the future of the Imrs.- breeding industry. The Allentown fair managers will give $10,000 to the owner of Ban Patch and Cresceus to break, if possible, the world's pacing and trotting records on a half-mile track. The world's pacing record on a half-mile track is 2:01, held by Dan Patch; the trot- ting, 2:08, held by Cresceus. Sober up on Jackson 's Napa Soda. * Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt AT THE TRAPS. tions and scores were correspondingly affected. , In the club race at 50 targets the results were: Champion class— Forster 46, Webb 42, Holling 42, Nauman 41, E. Schultz 39. First class— Wattles 41, Dr. Pitres 40, Iverson 39, F. Schultz 36, Prior 35, King 34, Murdock 33. Second class — Hauer 30. Third class — Patrick 24. Every contestant was in the money division of the club purse hung up. The Shields trophy race was won by Ed. Schultz after shooting off a tie with Holling, 23 to 22. The scores were: E. Schultz 24, Holling 24, Naumau 22, Iverson 22, Patrick 21, Webb 21, King 19, Wattles IS, Hauer 18, F. Schultz 18, Dr. Pitres 16, Prior 16, Lynch 14, Walsh 13. The first Eastern Handicap target tournament of the Interstate Association, held at Philadelphia, July 17-19, under the auspices of the Florists' Gun Club was a decided success. The shooters began to assemble early and on the 16th seventy guns were cracking at the flyers in practice. Eight events of 15 each were shot on this day, and while no records were broken scores averaged nicely. H. S. Wellos and Walter Huff, the Du Pont man, tied for high honors with 111 out of 120. A. M. Hatcher, Geo. Hankell and McCarty tied on 110 for high amateur honors. The real work began on the 17th. Despite a bad storm the program of ISO targets was shot through, 130 guns entering. W. E. Crosby was the best with but 10 down. "Bill" had six straights of 15. Luther Squier was but one behind the Illinois man. Piercy and J. E. Taylor tied for third with 168. Lester Ger- man 's 167 was high for the amateurs. The second day's regular program called for sis events of 15, 90 all told and the Preliminary Handi- cap at 100. D. Upson of Cleveland, O., shot a nice race in the opening event, going straight for five 15s, then dropping one in his last string, quitting with 89 and tieing L. Z. Lawrence, who missed his one in the first 15, for high honors. Crosby and Lester German each quit with SS. This was followed by the Preliminary Handicap, at 100 targets per man, handicaps from 16 to 21 yards. At the finish, Dr. E. F. Gleason of Boston. (18 yards) and Geo. Hansell of Lebanon, Pa. (16 yards), were a tie, with 94 each out of 100. On the shoot-off both broke 17 out of 20 targets. In the next string Han- sell lost two and Gleason broke straight, winning the tie for the Preliminary Handicap. Two first money's paid $81.15 and $73.80 respectively. The event of the tournament on the third day, the- first Eastern Handicap at 100 targets, 16 to 20 yards rise, 103 entries, was won by Harvey McMurehy of Fulton, N. Y. The popular and widely known repre- sentative of the Hunter Arms Company. Mac broke 93 out of 100 from the 18-yard peg. This was a very clever performance considering that he is one of the oldest shooters in the game to-day and had been far from a well man for the last two months. Mr. Mc- Murehy is well known and much esteemed by many Coast sportsmen, and his great win has been a matter of much pleased comment among the trap-shooting circles here. H. B. Bonser of Cincinnati (18 yards) and C. A. Young of Springfield, O. (19 yards) each broke 92. First three moneys paid $134.25, $103.25 and $103.25. After the shoot the presentation speech was made by Mr. J. A. Haskell, President of the Interstate As- sociation. Mr. Haskell tendered his thanks to the Florist Gun Club for their work and interest shown in the handicaps, after which he presented the trophies. The first was that of the Preliminary, a beau- tiful silver vase, and in the absence of Dr. E. F. Gleason, the winner, Mr. Smith accepted the trophy in his stead. Mr. Harvey McMurehy was next presented with his trophy, a beautiful pitcher. Mr. Haskell said it af- forded him the greatest pleasure to give these trophies to two such sportsmen as the Doctor and Mr. Mc- Murehy. Mr. McMurehy, in replying, said: "I thank you all for your kind wishes, and as this comes un- expectedly I am at a loss what to say. Again I thank Mr. Haskell and all present for their good wishes," and then the first Eastern Handicap was a thing of the past. The high general averages out of 360 targets were: Amateurs — L. S. German, 340; W. M. Foord, 335; C. H. Newcomb, 334; G. S. McCarty, 334. Professional— W. B. Crosby, 344; L. Z. Lawrence, 341; L. J. Squier, 340. The California Wing Club shoot will not take place to-morrow as originally scheduled. The G. A. H. at live birds, Kansas City, in 1902, was won with an L. C. Smith gun, the last G. A. H. at targets was also won at Indianapolis by a Smith, fitted with the Hunter one-trigger device, and now the East- ern Handicap has been annexed by Harvey McMurehy with the same gun and single-trigger attachment — a strong argument that the Hunter Arms Co's. claim, the Smith will win in any event is almost correct. The Golden Gate Gun Club shoot last Sunday was conducted under rather unfavorable weather condi- The initial Western Handicap of the Interstate As- sociation begins at Denver, Colo., August 21st, and closes on the 23rd. This tournament promises to make history in trap shooting annals. Coupled with the opportunity of a splendid outing in a grand country the Denver Gun Club have, with the inherent liberal Western spirit of true sportsman- ship, hung up $3000 in added money. This is moving up a few pegs in the record of gun club' s purses. Aside from this particular inducement for a crowd, many will make the trip solely for the delights of the journey. As Mr. Shaner says: "Nature has been bountiful to Colorado and in addition to the attraction of the Western Handicap the greatest natural scenery in the world can be seen at trifling additional ex- pense— scenery that will repay a journey from any section of the United States or Canada. At the sea- son of the year fixed for the tournament, nature is at her best and eloquent, not only to the scientific ob- server but also to the non-professional who feels an expansion of the brain that makes his hat feel small. A trip to Denver pays educationally, though no other advantage be added." The program calls for 10 events of 20 targets on Aug. 21, $50 added in each event, $500 in all. On the second day five 20-target events, $50 added in each, constitutes the regular program. This is fol- lowed by the Preliminary Handicap at 100 targets. On the third day there will be five 20-target events in the regular program, $50 added in each, and the West- ern Handicap at 100. In each of the handicaps suit- able trophies go to the winners, and as $300 has been set aside for their purchase it is reasonable to sup- pose they will be in keeping with the importance of the events. Interstate rules will govern, and Eose system will prevail in money divisions, except in the two handi- caps, wherein high gun division, as used in similar events at the G. A. H. will prevail. The added money division will interest all shooters. It is as follows: The Interstate Association and the Denver Trap Club adds $3000, of which amount $300 is reserved to pur- chase trophies; $100 for a trophy for the winner of first money in the Western Handicap and $50 for a trophy for the winner of first money in the Preliminary Handicap; $100 for a trophy for the winner of first general average among amateurs who shoot in all reg- ular events and $50 for a trophy for the winner of first general average among the professionals who shoot in all regular events. The two handicap events are not included for general average. $400 In cash is added to the Western Handicap, and $200 in cash is added to the Preliminary Handicap. One thousand dollars is added to the regular events ($50 each) scheduled for the three days of the tourna- ment. One hundred dollars will be divided $10, $10, $9, $8, $8, $7, $7, $6, $6, $5, 5, and $5 among the 14 high gun amateurs who shoot in all regular events (the two handicaps not included) scheduled for the three days of the tournament. One thousand dollars will be divided pro rata among the amateurs who shoot in all regular events (the two handicaps not included) scheduled for the three days of the tournament and fail to win the amount of their entrance money for these events. In no case, however, will more than the total amount of this entrance money (less price of targets) be paid a con- testant. This $1000 to be divided among the amateurs will be further increased by the $1 per day winch is charged each amateur who takes part in the tournament any day. Fur example: Say they have 100 contestants each day who shoot in one or more regular events. This would mean that $100 would be added each day to the $1000, which would make a grand total of $1300 which would be divided pro rata among the amateurs who would shoot in all regular events scheduled for the three days and fail to win the amount of their entrance money in these events. Those in touch with the situation confidently believe that this purse will amount to a sum sufficient to cover the losss of those who shoot in all regular events based on an entrance fee of $43 for the three days — less priee of targets. Thus a contestant can shoot in all regular events of the tournament and should he prove to l.e out of form and not shoot up to expectations, his three days' sport will cost him the price of targets only. A contestant should certainly be willing to pay for the targets he shoots at when his average falls below that point which brings financial reward for good per- formance. In case there is a surplus after the combined losses have been paid, the surplus will be divide! among the high gun amateurs who shoot in all the regular events scheduled for the three days, on a basis of one money for each $10 surplus. While contestants are not guaranteed that they will receive the total amount of their entrance money, it is reasonable to believe that they will receive the full amount, as the statistical data in connection with tour- naments conducted under this system shows that this purse in each instance was sufficient to cover the losses of those who shoot in all scheduled events, and fre- quently there was quite a surplus. Guns, ammunition, etc., forwarded by express or freight must be prepaid and sent to the George Triteh Hardware Co., Denver, Colo. Mark your own name on the box that goods are shipped in and it will be de- livered at the shooting grounds without eharge. Further information relative to tournament will be cheerfully furnished by A. E. McKenzie, president Denver Trap Club, Denver, Colo., oi- Elmer E. Shaner. secretary-manager the Interstate Association, 219 Col- tart Square, Pittsburg, Pa. Denver Gun Club $3000 in added money; Monterey, Salinas and Santa Cruz $2125. Get a move on Los Angeles and do yourself proud. You can put both these purses in the shade and here is your opportunity to make the Coast record. You've got the last say, come through, and come through quickly, so that the boys will hear about it while they are all together. Yon know there is nothing like a stampede — here is the chance to show that you've got a stronger magnet up your sleeve than orange juice. THE DEEE SEASON. The deer season opened most auspiciously on Wed- nesday. The exodus of sportsmen from San Fran- cisco as well as from innumerable interior points was a very large one. A number of bucks were killed on the nearby So- noma hills. In Marin county, whilst many deer were seen, results were not such as to reduce the venison supply to a material degree. A report from Ukiah states that 42 fine bucks were brought in town by Wednesday night. This is no doubt reliable for that section is a noted deer hunting ground. Santa Clara and Santa Cruz hunters also had a fair percentage of sport and good luck. The or- dinance prohibiting the use of dogs in running deer in the latter county has been repealed. We hope to have a more extended account of the opening day's sport next week, as going to press on Thursday pre- cludes more than this brief mention. SALMON ANGLING. Once more has the San Francisco angler had cause for rejoicing in finding an outlet for his pent up fishing energies. This time it is salmon trolling t; rivals anything Monterey Bay can produce in that line. The locality for the present fishing is outside the heads off Bolinas beach, where last Sunday a flo- tilla of boats landed many fine fresh run ocean fish. These salmon run from 5 to 35 pounds and are good fighters. Launches ean be hired at Sausalito or at Fishermen's wharf at the foot of Powell street. There will be a large delegation of local fishermen out to- morrow. A few fish have been taken off Sausalito and Belve- dere point. This run of fish is about on the wane, but much is expected, however, from the early Sep- tember run of salmon. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN MODERN BREEDING. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. The successful management of a kennel of .logs re- quires much technical knowledge, careful study and attention to detail. The amateur who approaches the subject intelligently ami before founding his kennel studies the various breeds so as to determine which is best suited for the space he has available and the time he can devote to their attention will find the breeding of dogs an interesting and profitable occupa- tion, as there is always a demand for well bred puppies of all breeds, hut the man is doomed to failure who invests his money in a number of dogs and attempts to breed them without having given the subject can ful study. It is not the purpose of the author to advise the prospective breeder and exhibitor which breed of -logs to take up, but rather to point out eertain tilings to be taken into consideration before investing. At this time it may be stated that the spaee and care required by large breeds,, such as St. Bernard's or Great Danes are much greater than for the smaller breeds, and the exercising, grooming and expense of feeding an- also important considerations. Large dogs are not good exercisers and have to be taken out for long, slow walks every day. If this is not done the boms and muscles do not develop prop- erly, but under the weight of their heavy bodies the logs become twisted and misshapen, with splay feet, sow hocks, e rooked shoulders and bent pas terns. Small dogs are more energetic and playful and even if confined in a small yard get considerable exercise in exploring its confines. When taken out for a run they raee with each other and extend themselves with an energy that develops their muscles and in- sures vigorous growth and general good health and spirits. Long haired dogs in good condition are, as a rule, handsomer than short haired dogs, but they are more difficult to keep in condition and when out of form are not as handsome as short haired dogs in condition. The man who almires loug coated or large dogs may feel disappointed that limited time anil space make it advisable for him to take up some one of the smaller or smooth coated breeds, which requires less atten- tion, but fortunately all dogs possess endearing traits and useful qualifications, and no matter what breed he goes into he will soon enthuse over their merits. In England, where the keeping of dogs in a limited Space is better understood than in this country, some of the most, famous prize winners have come from small kennels. Almost invariably the breeders of repu- tation who receive the largest prices for their stock ami whose kennels yields them the handsomest profits are those who keep only one breed, for it is impossible for a man to give two or more breeds the attention they deserve and bring them up to perfection. Finally, the amateur cannot be too forcibly im- pressed with the danger of anything that approaches overcrowding his kennel, for a few, clean, healthy, well kept dogs are more profitable than a large number, which on account of crowding .careless feeding and lack of grooming, exercise and attention have become rickety and unthrifty. The foregoing paragraphs are (hose of the intro- ductory chapter of a recently published book entitled "Modem I »og Breeding." A little book of 240 pages that is all that the title implies and in concise and pertinent language is a thoroughly up to date and practical treatise on the breeding, management, con- ditioning and exhibiting of dogs. A work that the obviee will find of more than passing value and one that the veteran breeder can read with profit. For conditioning, handling, bench shows, etc, etc., the novice can not afford to lie without this handy index that enables him to learn the art of successfully com- petingpeting with the professional. The book is printed on good paper, .cloth bound and illustrated with half- tones of typical specimens of different breeds and cuts ot\ variuus kennel parapharnalia and published by Win. A. Rruette, M. D. C, Chicago, 1906, an au- thority on kenml affairs and well known to fanciers " East and West. Doggy circles in Salt Lake City are warming up for a show this fall. In that city and vicinity can be found many fanciers who own excellent dogs, and if the show is given, no doubt Denver and Colorado Springs, as well as many minor points, will contribute materially in entries and support. There is a growing desire among the Middle AWst dog fanciers that a bench show circuit be instituted and that I he same could and would be successfully conducted. We believe the idea is th. rreei one and hope to see the circuit started this fall. It i- a pleasure these times to hear from a fancier who h^s the courage of his convictions and despite the rteeut setback the fancy has bi en handicapped by still continues the good work. There are others we know of who are in just as cheerful a mood and who are just as much enthused so, as we remarked above, it is a pleasure to bear from someone other than the few misinformed ones we have met who are so pessimistic as to say "The dogs are all gone or scattered and we won'1 have a goo'l show for two years." Furthermore, having QOth illg more tangible than these shallow surmises, there is a reiteration of the same that to a eertain extent cannot help but have a depressing influence. W .C. Bogen of the Englewood Kennels sends word from the fruit and sunshine belt as follows: "I thought it timely to send you a few notes of what is going ou up here. I recently received fr Frank Watkins of Portland two good Hull Terrier bitches— one, Willammette Daisy, is by eh. Edgecote Peer, she won her classes in Spokane, getting reserve winners; she also won at Portland recently. The other is Willammette Beatrice, by Bonnyhnd Stiletto, and is -.i Terrier of the good old school. She is full sister to Brushwood Boy that beat Peer last year by a fluki — chance blow, as it Were. "I also bought from Sydney Britcher, Montreal, a corking good brood bitch that is a Newmarket through an. I through. I sent her to New York to be served by Ajax of the Point, but unfortunately she did riot have any puppies. These three, along with a Stiletto- Venus bitch I have gives me four good brood matrons. as good as any, not all crack show specimens, but from strong producing sires and darns— and producers themselves. "I have also a 3*oung dog, S months old, that T am very much interested in. As a pup he is O. K. As a matured dog he will either be a very good, sound, serviceable dog, or a mut. Chances are he'll be a mut. "Old Ch. Hanover Monarch is still very much in evidence and in good fettle. He recently served our Patience Knglewood (Brandane Squire-Tranwyn Tip Top) and Sierra Maggie, lately from Mr. Tidd's Berke- ley kennels. " W. F. Wattson writes: "I recently sold a young Trinh Water Spaniel dog by Ch. Dennis C. out of imported Kitty Kelly to Mr. Bert Patrick. The young dog is a grand one and most promising. He should later lie heard from on the bench. He is sixteen months obi now and if properly handled will make a duck dog second to none. " Mr. Patrick sent the youngster down to the Em- pire Club house at Elkhorn station. It is pretty warm in that section at present and his preliminary training will be done in a clipped jacket. A hint we will also give to other owners living in hot belts who allow their heavily coated dogs to suffer from the heat. This reminds us of the fate of poor old Ch. Dan Maloney, who was in keeping of a hunter living in an ark in the tules near Stockton. That section is, in the summer, exceedingly hot. One day the poor dog was driven frantic by the heat, the idiot who had him in charge thought the suffering dog was mad — the poor animal, frothing at the mouth, ran towards him for relief, which was given by a charge of shot. A clipper or pair of shears would have been the means of saving a well broken and valuable dog. S. Christenson has sold Baffles and Jack, two hand- some Ch. Senator P. sons for $^">0. Both of these Pointers are well broken to the gun ami ran in the January trials at Bakersfield. George Cranfield is uneasy if he is not writing, say- ing or doing something in the doggy line — and that Something is more often than riot for the general good of the fancy. He was an active and enthusiastic mem- ber of the Stockton Kennel Club (and is yet unless we are greatly mistaken), being on several committees and selected for superintendent of the October show. Recently locating in Fresno, where he has charge of n hading hostelry, has not dimmed his ardor, for while he is now away from the Slough City lie will make :i special trip to act as superintendent. Meanwhile, like the good missionary he is, his efforts are being direct..! towards the formation of a kennel club com- posed of Fresno county dog owners and fanciers, and from what we know of the sportsmen of that vicinity, we think his efforts will be successful. Writing of the prospects for a show in Fresno, Mr. Cranfield states: "It seems to me that there should be many fine bird dogs in this vicinity. Tlo re we would have ;i Btart. I have no doubt, too, that there are a number of fanciers in the surrounding eountrj who have other thoroughbred dog-., and they would take a keen interest in a kennel club and its annual exhibit. I hope to g.i some of these men interested even before fall, so that they will enter their dogs at the Stockton show. The judge of th.- show there this ye:.r is to I..- | Cole of Kansas City, undoubtedly one of th.- country's besl judges of dogs of .very breed." Secretary A. P. Vredenburgh, the Chesterfield of American dogdom, has not, up to this writing, mater- ialized in Frisco in pursuance to a hint r.ci i . e.| in a letter to Mr. J. K. lie BuytOT that a contemplated trip to the * oast was on the schedule of events in the mar future. When the debonair pilot of A. K. C. doggy seas d0CB arrive we hope disappd n t m.ut may ii"' be keen if he finds the lists lacking lighters and the barriers down, for all is quite in the burnt district. Mr. Vredenburgh might possibly time his visit here so that he could slip over the pond to the cocoa nut groves a to i give the islanders the influence of iris presence and patronage for the initial show of the Hawaiian Kennel Club. And this would mean much to doggy affairs in the islands. We are rather inclined to believe that Los Angeles in September and stock ion in October will about be the itinerary. Whatever time Mr. Vredenburgh arrives we know that the members of the San Francisco Ken- nel club ami the Pacific Advisory Board, to whom he is no stranger, will extend the right hand of good fellowship and give him a royal welcome. Later, Mr. Vredenburgh will start for the (oast in the interest of A. K. C. affairs on August loth. On the 23d inst. he will embark for Honolulu. Leaving means much for the Hawaiian Kennel Club. Leaving the islands on September 12th he will be at New York irr time for the September meeting of the A. K. C. on the 85th. This program cuts out the chance for Mr. Vreden- burgh to be at the Southwestern Kennel < lub show at Venice of A merica, Our esteemed Boston contemporary, at hand this week, has the following: ' ' There are not many ' ' barks ' ' out 'Frisco way these days of the aftermath and there would be a g 1 chance for a live dog paper. Mr. DeWitt, if he wasn't caught fast in the Traps, could supply the deficiency if he would but try." Very kind we are Bore, but the Oliver Twist flavor is — all of a twist. Immediately following the above quoted paragraph is another recounting the death of Aseot Kennels' good Boston, Mystic Spider, a bit of information derived from an Eastern source. If Mr. Laeey will look up our issue of June ."loth lie will find that episode noted in due form, as well as a page of " barks. ' ' The inference drawn from the invisible bracket is obvious, but. not strong enough to cause us to frac- ture the tension of the Traps. A press dispatch this week from Portland states: For the last week dogs innumerable have made night hideOUS for residents of Merlin, (Ire., and whence Hoy come and where they go during the daytime is a mystery. One night the town turned out to rid Mer- lin of the pests. The cracking of rifles smothered the sound of the yelping curs. So numerous did the dogs become that the women and children, especially in the outlying districts, w. re afraid to venture fro in their dooryards after night. Duck Shooting Land Sold. The duck shooting grounds in the Suisun and So- lano marsh districts are gradually being taken up by- far seeing individuals who understand their future agricultural value. The eventual disposition of the best duck hunting territory in the country rail he divined from a recent dispatch from Suisun. which states: "The most important land sale in Solano county of the present year has just been closed by Edward Dinkelspiel, who sold 1900 acres of marsh laud on Grizzly Island, near Suisun, for A. T. Crane of Santa Rosa and A. ( '. Nbe of Eureka. The purchasers are II. L. Vennink ami Charles Saviers of Oxnard, Ventura county. They paid $25 an acre. The former owners had under way the work of reclaiming this laud, and this will now be rushed to completion. Portions of adjoining tracts have been experimented on and proved excellent soil for grain and vegetables. The new owners will thoroughly test this land for sugar beets." The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C., is tie THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ! THE FARM f COWBOYS AND GAUCHOS. The gaucho of the pampas is the counterpart of our cowboy of the plains and the- boundary rider of the Australian ' ' back blocks, ' ' :iml lie is in many ways quite as attractive a character as either of his brothers. His worst fault seems to be bis extreme carelessness in regard to the lives of those around him, but as he is equally careless of his own this cannot logi- cally be held against him. As a handler of stock he is possibly the peer of a Queensland drover, but is certainly not to be mentioned in the same breath with a Texas, Arizona or Montana cow- boy, nor with the best of Mexican vaqueros, writes a correspondent of the Los Angeles Times. I had arrived at this conclusion in my own mind from the first time I had seen what were said to be expert gau- chos working out at a roundup; hence I was the more pleased when, not long ago, a bunch of half a dozen Texas cow- boys came to this country on an exhi- bition tour and demonstrated to the satisfaction of everybody that, both in method and execution, in the hand- ling of cattle and horses the North American is far superior to the South American. I say demonstrated to the satisfac- tion of everybody; as a matter of fact it was to the extreme dissatisfaction of every one but the Anglo-Saxons. The average Argentinian is quite lacking in anything resembling a sporting instinct, and he took it very hard when he saw his representatives so completely out- classed in a kind of work he had fondly imagined in his ignorance that they were supreme. At no branch of their work did the cowboys not make the gauehos appear fairly ludicrous in comparison. In roping and tying, and at breaking and riding untamed steers, horses and mules, the work of the Ameri- cans was neat and expeditious; that of the Argentinians and Uruguayans clumsy and slow. A cowboy would rope and tie a steer in from thirty to forty seconds so deft- ly that it could be released by a single pull, where the gaucho would spend five minutes smothering the animal in a coil of rope, from which a surgical operation was usuahy required to re- lease it. Buenos Ayreans found the dose a hard one to swallow, but the best of them finally got it down and admitted that their men were outclassed at their own game. The English papers stood up manfully for the worthy Texan visitors — race pride, no doubt — but the Argentinians were obdurate to the last, continuing doggedly to in- sist that the natives had all the best of the competitions. DAIRY NOTES. There are two things we don't want in the dairy industry. One is grade sires and the other poor milkers. It is possible that a man may have some difficulty in selling the veal which he raises, but better sell at a small profit than keep it and breed down the herd. A ration composed of twenty pounds clover and timothy hay, three pounds each corn and cob meal and bran and a pound cottonseed meal would prob- ably suffice when fed to a good dairy cow to produce twenty to twenty-five pounds of 4 per cent milk. Some samples of milk have 100 per cent more fat than other samples while the solids not fat will not vary much over 25 per cent; but both increase to- gether, that is, the more fat the more solids not fat. In milk, with the smallest amount of solid matter, the fat will be a little over 25 per cent, of the whole, while in the richest milk the fat may be 37 per cent of the total solid matter. In Mr. Glover's work at the Illinois experiment station some cows give a net profit of $4 per tow. Other cows gave $53 a cow net profit. The best cows required no more labor. Fifty cows would yield $2,500 income. If a 200-pound cow is worth $35, then a 400- pound cow is worth $400. The increased cost of feed is compensated for by the increased value of skim-milk. The risk fr^m injury is met by gain in the value of calves. No man needs to be more thoroughly business man than the dairy farmer. At the very best his profits are not sensational. They always depend upon the thoroughness and intelligence of atti ation given to details. The carefully kept cows on the De- troit dairy farm are given four ounces of salt daily, mixed with their feed. They oat their food better and the owner thinks they do better when given this amount than when the allowance is smaller. The cows are fed three times a day, and the salt is divided be- tween the three feeds. Fine table salt is invariably used. The cows prefer it to coarse salt. The cows should be examined about once a year by a competent veterinarian and any suspected of tuberculosis or any contagious disease should be re- moved from the herd. If a cow is sus- pected of having tuberculosis, her milk should not be used. In the first stages of this disease the milk will have its natural color, but as the disease de- velops the milk assumes a yellowish color. Later on it grows thinner and slimy cheese-like lumps appear. The color finally turns to a yellowish brown. It has been estimated that the losses ot butter fat by the different methods of skimming the milk of twenty cows in a year amount to $120 by the shal- low pan setting, $60 by the deep setting and $15 by centrifugal separator. This is based on a price of 20 cents per pound of butter and an average loss of fat in the skim milk by each method. The barrel, square box, or rectangu- lar churns are better than the old fash- ioned dash or crock churn. These churns "bring'' the butter by concussion of the cream in falling from one side to the other as the churn is revolved. Keep the milk and cream in clean vessels, set in clean places; churn it in clean churns with clean dashers; work it in clean bowls or dishes with clean hands; then put it in a clean place where there are no bad odors and noth- ing to make them; and then your but- ter will be as nice as anybody's The cows eat what they find, and naturally eat much that may give the milk an undesirable taste. Seed your pasture to a good mixture of clovers and blue grass, with some timothy. Then keep them well enriched by oc- casional top dressings and you will not be troubled with bad tasting milk in summer. The average cow that has recently dropped a calf, especially if young and the calf has been taken from her, is naturally more or less irritable, some- times feverish, and frequently her udder and teats are quite tender. Handle her gently. If her calf has been taken from her she may not give down her milk as readily as usual, her mother instinct teaching her to retain it for the young. The London Live Stock Journal has been publishing some interesting obser- vations concerning the milking qualities of Shorthorns. In a recent issue the yearly records of a dairy herd of forty- three cows are given. These cows had all calved during 1904, and the total production of milk was 362,147 pounds. Of the forty-three cows eight were first- calf heifers. The average production for a year was 8,420 pounds. The highest number of pounds of milk per day per cow was 41.3, and the lowest 19.7. These cows were Lincoln Red Shorthorns and were registered. A dust bath is a great thing for the farmer to have, as thus provided the hen will help to fight the vermin pest. The dust bath should be in the shade in the summer and may be composed of road dust or sand and ashes and earth, with sulphur and insect powder added. Fix up a bath and see how the hens will enjoy it. The world's sheep shearing record of 364 head in fourteen hours is said to have been broken at the S. S. Berg machine shearing plant near Glendive, Montana, the other day. The Berg plant now has thirty machines, and each one is manned by an expert. The shearing season is very late on account of fre- quent rains and work is being pushed as fast as possible. The rates received by the shearers vary from 9V-> cents per head to ll1^ ceats, according as the sheep are lambs, ewes, wethers or bucks. Men who can shear up to 250 head per day are making as high as $25 a day.-— Spokesman Review. Our Sporting Goods Department Contains all the necessary paraphernalia for sports out and indoors. Tennis Rackets, Baseball Goods, Fishing Tackle, Guns and Ammunition, Boxing Gloves, Punching Bags, — the largest stock in the city. Mr. Otto Feudner, an experienced sportsman, is in charge. BRITTAIN & CO., Inc. VAN NESS AVE. AND TTJEK STEEET that will yield $80 worth? Instead of a dual-purpose cow to raise a steer which, af two years old, will bring $40, why not keep a special-purpose cow that will raise a special-purpose dairy heifer which at two years old will pro- duce a calf, convert her food into milk and herself command as high price upon the market as the steer of the same age? "It is certainly impossible for a cow to be two things — a first-class beef ani- mal and a most profitable dairy cow, because the functions are widely differ- ent, and the characteristics continually at war with each other. SOTJTHDOWNS FOR MUTTON. Farmers prefer breeds of sheep that can be kept in fairly large flocks and which will rival the native stock in hardiness; consequently, if they wish to improve the character of the wool- on the native stock they use the Merino, but to breed sheep to sell as mutton the Merino is rather small. For such purpose the Southdown is preferable. It is classed among the middle wools and is not valued as highly for the texture or quality of its wool as either the Merino or Cots- wold, but is far superior to either for the butcher. The dressed carcass is interspersed with lean and fat, hav- ing a marbled appearance and in quality of flesh has a juciness and tenderness unsurpassed, says an ex- change. The Southdown is known by possess- ing a dark face and dark legs. Some butchers leave the lower part of the legs undressed on the stalls in order to show the customers the fact of the mutton being Southdown, which gives it a higher price. In England this practice is common and the buyer re- jects, unless at a lower price, the mut- ton that is not advertised with the dark marks on the legs. The South- down is as hardy as the Merino or native and the cross from the South- downs gives perfect satisfaction. No one who makes it a business of mar- keting sheep should overlook them, and while no so large as the Cotswold it is claimed that the Southdown is more easily kept. The farmer who sends a flock to market possessing uniformly the dark face and legs peculiar to the Southdown will be so encouraged with the quick sales and high prices that he will continue the experiment. Mr. W. J. Gillett, who has been a most successful breeder of Holsteins, says : 1 1 Instead of keeping a dualpurpose cow to yield $40 worth of milk a year, why not feed the special-purpose cow BITS FOE HOESES. A correspondent of an English peri- odical gives suggestions about bitting horses which deserves consideration: The rule in bitting horses should al- ways be to bit them with an easy or mild bit. Horses that have been prop- erly broken in and mouthed do not re- quire severe bitting, and go best in a mild bit whilst for breaking in a young horse an easy bit is essential, a severe one being quite out of place, as the lat- ter will inevitably spoil the animal 's mouth. A mild bit — either curb or snaffle — requires to have a fairly thick mouth- piece. A bit with a thin mouthpiece is more or less severe, because the lat- ter has a cutting action, which tends to hurt the horse. The thinner the mouth- piece of a bit is the more severe is the latter in its effect upon the horse's mouth. A twisted form of the mouth- piece or any groveing on it adds to the severity of a bit, as the ridges on a twisted mouthpiece and the edg- * of the grooves on a grooved one tend to hurt the mouth of the horse by cutting into the flesh. A smooth mouthpiece is the easiest and most comfortable for a horse, and it is therefore the best and most suitable. In curb bits the port must not be unduly high, as a high port means a severe bit. The port requires to be quite low in a mild or easy curb bit. Bits with high ports are neither sensible nor useful under any circumstances, and should not be used. A mouthpiece with a very low port is the best, and it is practically as mild and as easy as a straight mouthpiece (having no port), which last is commonly seen in the Liverpool driving bit. In the case of snaffles, the form or shape of the mouthpiece is the sole factor which determines the mildness or severity of the bit. But in the case of a curb bit its action on the horse 's mouth is largely dependent upon the length of the lower cheek ends. The longer these latter are in a curb bit the more severe is it in its effects, because the amount of leverage that is exerted by the bit increases propor- tionately with the increase in the length of the lower cheek ends. It is, therefore, essential that a curb bit should have comparatively short lower cheek ends if it is to be mild and easy. In the case of riding bits, the lower ends of the cheeks should not be more than twice as long as the upper ends (including the top eyes), and they may well be somewhat shorter. When the lower cheek ends are longer than this the bit is needlessly severe for or- dinary use. The action of a curb bit is, of course, to some extent affected by the way in which the curb chain is hooked in. A tight curb chain adds to the severity of a bit, whilst the more loosely the former is adjusted the less severe is the action of the bit. A properly adjusted curb chain (being neither too tight nor unduly slack) should allow of two or three fingers being placed between it and the horse 's jaw. Warranted to give satisfaction. GOMBALLT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM A safe, speedy and positive cure lor Curb, Splint, Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, wind Pufls, and ali lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and other bony tumors. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. As a. H1">IA\ REMEDY for Bhen- nallini, Sprain*, Sore Throat, eU., it Is invaluable- Every bottle of Caiiatle Bnliam sold Is Warranted to give satisfaction. Price &1.50 per bottle. Bold by druggists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, with full directions for Its use. Send for descriptive circulars, testimo- nials, etc. Address THE LAWRIKCE-TOJJAHS C0MP1KT, CleTeUnd, Oaio. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE "OLD GLORY" AUCTION GREATEST OF ALL LIGHT HARNESS HORSE SALES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY November 26 to December 7, 1906; onsignmcnta from California -<>!» ited. Tie present excellent demand in the ures nio-t satisfactory results. Address FASIG-TIPTON COMPANY, Madison Square Garden, New York City SPOKANE: INTERSTATE FAIR SPOKANE, WASHINGTON September 24 to October 6, 1906 $35,000 IN PURSES AND PRIZES RACE PROGRAMME FIRST WEEK. Monday, September 34. 2:30 Trot, 3 in 5 $400.00 Ranchers' Team Race, 2 in 3 100.00 Opening Selling Stake, 6 fur... 300.00 Run 200.00 Run 150.00 TiieMday, September 25. 3-year-old Trot ,2 in 3 $300.00 Falls City Stake for 2:12 pacers (entries closed May 15th) 1000.00 Run 200.00 Run 200.00 Run 150.00 \V e«l ncH«i » y , September 30. 2:20 Trot. 3 in 5 $500.00 2:25 Pace, 3 in 5 500.00 Chamber of Commerce han- dicap. 7 furlongs 300.00 Run 200.00 Run 150.00 Interstate Relay Race, two miles a day, 10 days 1500.00 ThnrMday, September 27 3-year-old pace, 2 in 3 $400.00 Gentlemen's Road Race. 2 in 3 Silver Cup Ranchers' Selling Stake, 1 mile $200.00 added Run 200.00 Run 150.00 Interstate Relay Race — 2d day. Friday, September 38. Northwest Stake for 2:16 trotters (entries closed May 15) $1000.00 2:17 Pace, 3 in 5 500.00 Run 200.00 Run 200.00 Run 150.00 Interstate Relay Race — 3d day Snturday, September 30. 2:40 Trot, 3 in 5 $500.00 2:35 Pace, 3 in 5 500.00 Home Industry Handicap, 5 1-2 furlongs 300.00 Run 200.00 Run 150.00 Interstate Relay Race — 4th day. SECOND WEEK, Monday, October I. 35. Interstate Fair Handicap, 6 1-2 furlongs $400.00 36. Run 200.00 37. Run 200.00, 38. Run 20Q.0H 3D. Run 200.00 40. Interstate Relay Race — 5th day. Tuesday, October 2. 41. 150.000 Club Selling Stake. 1 mile $500.00 42. Run 200.00 43. Run 200.1(0 44. Run 200.00 45. Run 200.00 46. Interstate Relay Race— 6th .lay. Wednesday, Oetober 3. 47. Inland Empire Handicap, 5 furlongs $300.00 48. Run 200.00 49. Run 200.00 50. Run 200.00 51. Run 200.00 52. Interstate Relay Race — 7th day. Thursday, Oetober 4. 53. Spokane Derby, 1 1-S mile. $1000. 00 54. Run 200.00 55. Run 200.00 56. Run 200.00 57. Run 200.00 58. Interstate Relay Race — 8th day. Friday, Oetober 5. 59. Boosters' Selling Stake, 6 1-2 furlongs $300.00 added 60. Run 200.00 61. Run 200.00 62. Run 200.00 63. Run 200.00 64. Interstate Relay Race — 9tfl day. Saturday, Oetober <;. 65. Farewell Handicap, 1 mile. . $500.00 «6. Run 200.00 67. Run 200.00 fiS. Run 200.00 60. Run 200.00 70. Interstate Relay Race — 10th day. Additional races will be given condi- tioned to horses actually in attend- ance. Entries for Harness Races and Running Stakes close September 1st; no entrance fees due until day of race. For Prize Lists, Entry Blanks and Race Conditions, address ROBT." H. COSGROVE, Secretary and Manager, 5^0 -First Avenue, Spokane, Wash. ITHACA GUNS THIS illustration shows our No. 7 $300 list gun. It is impossible to show by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this grade of gun, it can only be appreciated after you have handled I and examined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or Whitworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature can produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line, 17 grades, ranging in price from $17.75 net to $300 list. Ithaca Gun Company - - Ithaca, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch, 2330 Alameda Ave., Alameda, Cal. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: 233U Alameda Ave., Cor. Park St., A LAM I0DA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co., Ithaca Gun Co., Gray & Davis. Smith & Wesson, EC. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co.. Markham Air Rifle Co Daisy Mig. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnsons Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. nmsg Take It In Time If you have the remedy on hand, and are ready to act promptly, you will find that there is nothing in the form of Spavins, Splints, Curbs, Wiodpuffs and Bunches which will not yield promptly and perma- nently to Quinn's Ointment It lias mv.'il tlrti-nri'1-i ft (-ofKl boiSM from the rcdtller's cartand the brokt-n-dowfl borne inarkc-t. Mr.C. H. IHok- I ens, of Minneapolis. Minn., who conducta one of the lucest Uvery ntjihl.-sin the Northwest, I writes astol lows: I have been uai»t? Qulnn'a Ointment tor some time and with the k"re»tewt uccepfl. I take pleasure In recmmemllnff it to my friends. No hf.rw man plmuM be wlth- ut it in bis stable. For curb*", splints, spavins, wind puff* and all bunches It has no equal." Price Si. 00 perbottle. Sold by all dniKwists or seotby mail. Write us fordrcuiais, | testimonial^, etc Sent I free for the as kin jr. W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N. Y. *GmJ^ Regtfteml U. S. Patent Office *»^^% SPAVIN CURE The value of your horse, the value of time, the cost of treatment and the abso- lute certainty of the outcome are the forceful and unsurmountable reasons why you should use "Save-the-Horse" Spavin Cure. LEXINGTON. ELti. Troy Chemical Co.. Binghamton. N. Y.: Dear Sirs — I used one and one-fourth bottles of your "Save-the-Horse." Spavin Cure on a case of sprained tendons. The horse had been lame for over a year. I had him blistered and turned out on pasture for nearly a year, but went lame again, so I concluded to give your medi- cine a trial, with the result that it com- pletely cured the horse. Yours truly, JAMES E. DUNNELLY. THE PALACE PHARMACY C. H. McKinstry, Proprietor. J. M. Hurst, Keg. Pharmai 1st SEATON. UAj. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton. N. Y.: Gentlpmerv— Mt Burns asked me to apologize for not writing you. He sold the horse before he received your an- swer and check and thought he was out the $5. I told him you had always made your word and guarantee good and he is convinced of the fact now. We have sold several dozens "Save-the-Horse." Some of the parties have bought two and three bottles at different times and did not want the guarantee, as they knew it would cure what they intended using it on. One man cured two curbs with one bottle, and ever since I sold him the first bottle has kept a bottle on hand. Respectfully, C. H. McKINSTRY. "SAVE * THE - HORSE". Permanently Cures Spavin, Ringbone (except Low), Curb, Thoroughpin, Splint, shoe Boil. Wind Puff. Injured Tendons and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse works as usual. $5 PER DOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you OB the best legal talent could make it. Send for a copy, booklet and letters on every kind of lameness. At druggists and dealers or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Formerly Troy, N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Pacific Coast Agt. Phone, Oakland 4152 FOR SALE— §300 EACH. SUKEY MAC, Mask filly, foaled 1903, by M- Kmiii v l':11'1, dam Winnie Wilkes 2:17% by Key Wilkes. Thor- oughly broken and a fast pacer. LADY SEARCH, Mark filly, foaled 1905, by Searchlight 2:03)4, dam Winni. Will es 2:17% by Bey Wilkes. Entered in Breeders' Futurity, $7000. R. P. M. Greeley, l!th and Franklin Sts.. Oakland Ai.KXTS AXD COBBESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE BBEEDEB AXD SPORTSMAN. McMURRAY McMURRAY SULKIES and JOGGING CARTS Standard the world over Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY 531 Valencia St., San Francisco Sales Agent for California. PETER SAXE & SON, 513 32d street, Oakland. Cal.. Importers, Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep. Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so- licited. SAFETY IMPREGNATING OUTFIT Practical and durable and is easily used. Gets in foal all marts bred with it, and greatly increases the income from your stallion. GUARANTEED to produce results A necessity in every breedine stable. Write for descrip- tive circular Price of OUTFIT, complete, $7.60 I.O.CBITTENDKN. 9 FOX 1'LD'O. ELTBIA. OHIO. Young McKinney Stallion For Sale. I offer for sale my young stallion CARD 'KIN, record 2:20fS as a three- year-old. He is by McKinney and out of the great brood mare Carlotta Wil- kes (dam of Volita 8:15<4, Carlocita 2:21%. and Carlotein 2:20*;). by Charley Wilkes 3563, second dam Aspasia. dam of Faustina 2:19% by Alcantara 729, etc Carlokin is standard and registered, and can show a mile at the trot now in 2:13 or better. I believe he will trot in 2:10 this year. Will sell him at a reasonable figure for cash. He is a game race horse and his first crop of colts foaled this year are as fine lookers as can be found anywhere. Correspondence invited. Ad- dress C. L. JONES, Modesto. FINE PASTURAGE NO WIRE FENCING. GOOD BOX STALLS AND BEST OF CARE given horses in any manner i desire, at reasonable i further particulars address MRS. CHASE, Sonc 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBOEO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOIiK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 - USING- ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP-GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 Won by Mr. Jauies T. Atkinson, — 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Cincinnati, Ohio ..Starting Payments Due.. AUGUST 6, 1906 PACIFIC BREEDERS' FUTURITY ...STAKES... TO TAKE PLACE AT THE WOODLAND MEETING, AUG. 15th to 18th, 1906 FUTURITY STAKE No. 4 Two-year-olds (Foals of 1904) On Pacers $25 On Trotters $35 Money Divided: Two-year-old Trotters $1250 Two-year-old Pacers 750 Nominator Dam of Winner Trot. . 200 Nominator Dam of Winner Pace. . 200 FUTURITY STAKE No. 5 Three-year-olds (Foals of 1903) On Pacers $35 On Trotters $50 Money Divided: Three-year-old Trotters $2000 Three-year-old Pacers 1000 Nominator Dam of Winner Trot . . 200 Nominator Dam of Winner Pace . . 200 Owner of Stallion, sire of winner of three-year-old trot when mare was bred. $100 Owner of Stallion, sire of winner of three-year-old pace when mare was bred.$100 Nominators must designate, when making payments to start, whether the horse entered is a trotter or a paecr. Two-year-olds that start are not barred from starting again in the three-year- olil divisions. E. P. HEALD, President. F. W. KELLEY, Secretary, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1324 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. THOS. BANKS, Manager McKINNEY, 2:11 J World 's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep, $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal when writing-.) ...Baywood Stud... THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, CAL. (Property of John Parrott, Esq.) Imp. Hackney Stallion Green's Rufus 63==4291 Will Serve a Limited Number of Approved Mares, Season 1906. Fee $75. Reductions made for two or more mares. WALTER SEALY, Manager Long Shaft, Low Seat Pneumatic Speed Cart, especially adapted for track use. TOOMEY TWO=WHEELERS GIVE THE BEST RESULTS For racing and training purposes. Low Seat Racer Sulkies Fastest and Best in the world. Pneumatic Pole Carts For team work, road and track. Pneumatic & High Wheel Jog Carts For road use. Send for latest catalogue to S. TOOMEY & CO., Canal Dover, Ohio, U. S. A. O'Brien & Sons, - Coast Agents, Golden Gate Ave. and Polk St., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. FIRST ANNUAL SALE SEPTEMBER 11, 1906 A draft from the Howard Cattle Co.'s Herd of Short-Horn Cattle 40 Head Registered Bulls 25 Head Registered Heifers WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION. The sale will be held on the farm, adjoin- ing NEWMAN, CAL., at 1:30 p. m. Write for Catalogue. HOWARD CATTLE CO., - San Mateo, Cal. Wanted AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" VACATION, 1906 Issued by the California Northwestern Railway The Picturesque Route of California — AND— North Shore Railroad The Scenic Route IS NOW READY FOR DISTRIBUTION Giving Full Information in regard to CAMPING SPOTS, THE LOCATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACcIONS, ETC., OF MINERAL SPRING RE- SORTS AND COUNTRY HOMES AND FARMS WHERE SUMMER BOARD- ERS ARE TAKEN, WITH TERMS OF BOARD, $7.00 AND UPWARDS PER WEEK. To he had at Tiburon Ferrp, foot of Market St., San Francisco. Inquiry by mail will bring an immediate response. JAS. AGLER, R. X. RYAN, Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt. A. F. Rooker ROOKER J. R. Wilson. WILSON & Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. FAST PACER FOR SALE. ALFRED D. 2:12*4. by Longworth 2:19, son of Sidney (sire Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%). Dam Ferndale Belle bv Judge Salisbury, he by Nutwood, etc. ALFRED D. 2:12V4 stands 16 hands and weighs 1150 pounds. He is sound and a racehorse that is much faster than his record. Has paced miles close to two minutes. Address. MRS. A. C. DIETZ, 5403 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, Cal. Fine Lowland Summer Pasture SEDIMENT SOIL. No wire fences. RANCHO CALAO, Mountain View, Cal. HOLSTEINS— BUTTER BRED FAM- ILIES "Work Herd; 90 per cent winners at State and county fairs, show ring, and every butter contest since 1SS5 in Cali- fornia. No reservations. Stock near S. F. F. H. BURKE, 2126 Fillmore street, San Francisco. 672-6S0 11th ave. All kinds of Horses Back of the Chutes. bought and sold. The Zibbell Stable ZIBBELL & SON, Props. San Francisco, Cal. Boarding, Training and Handling of alfc^— kinds of Fancy Horses. A few Nice Rigs on hand. Take any car going to the Chutes. Tel. West 259. "HOWARD SHORTHORNS"- QUINTO HERD — 77 premiums. California State Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want. Howard Cattle Co., San Mateo, Cal. BLAKE, M0FFITT & T0WNE Dealers In PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St. , Oakland Blake, Moffit & Towne. Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co., Portland. Oregon. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS— Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1S76. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 * Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Manufaclnrers of AMMUNITION, RIFLES and SHOTGUNS 317-319 Howard Street, San Francisco, Cal. I Agents •%> Temporary Office, Berkley. Cal. ♦ -> *:* t* "J*^ f**~*t* ****** *»* *»* v *•* v *?■*** v *i**»*v V" ********* •*■ *I* v*l* |The 1 Kentucky Champion * i ■* 1 I .V/-. 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We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit of success, and notwith- standing the fact that comparatively little has been done in the way of ad- vertising, the sales of L900 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Cure preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL CUBE OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is a quick and sure cure for those troublesome skin cracks under the tfetjpck which injure and often lay up race horses. All Trainers Should Keep It in Their Stables PRICE:— 3 OZ. BOX 25c; 7 OZ. BOX 50c; 1 LB. BOX, $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Mfrs., W. 412 Madison Street, Chicago, III. Sold by all Dealers in Harness an-l Turf Goods, to write any Jobber for it. If nut in stock ask th JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. VICTOR VERILHAC, Prop. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to G. G. 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Agents and Correspondents w: every town on the Pacific ' "Breeder and Sportsman." 12 THE HREEDER A X D SPORTSMAN Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots ►* tW>' '*' 'i' V 'I ** ** ********* V"V~*: ■f »*. ■:■ ■!■ ■!■ * HHH^^HW^MH^H U. M. C. WINS ONE FIRST FOUR SECONDS AND HAS A MAJORITY OF THE WINNING ILLINOIS STATE TEAM AT THE GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP THE, AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP WAS WON BY GUY WABD, twenty years old, by a score of 144 ex 150. A. W. KAHLEE, eighteen years old, broke 142, taking second. Dr. FBAXKLIN EDWAEDS was second in the Preliminary Handicap, after shooting off the tie at 94. GEORGE LYON broke 93 in the Grand American, dropping into second place. ROLLO HEIKES was second high in the Professional Championship, breaking 143 ex 150, shooting his new Autoloading Gun. WILLIAM HEEE, from Windy Kansas, defeated all the heavily handicapped shooters in the Grand American, breaking 91 from 21 yards in a gale of wind with his Eemington. U. M. C. ARROW SHELLS Won All the above events proving their superiority NOTE — The U. M. C .Co. takes this opportunity to thank the amateurs of America for their greatly increased pat:onage at the Handicap. £ AGENCY, 313 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., Factory, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. I— i f wwvvj j, ^j*^^*^4hJ«*»*>^;^*;*<$hJ^»^^^^^*^"> VOLUME XLIX. Xc 3ATUB1 ©J- d ©• ?(/> ? CHARLIE BELDEN 2 :18 1-4 by LYNWOOD W. Vinner of Six Races This Year. ■® 1 Xl£i O IV Hi Hi U Hi JX H. 1-H ±J O I U 11 1 *J . i i. i-"".i THE "WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLEY, Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. Terms — One Tear $3; Six Months $1.75; Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley, P. O. Drawer 447, San Fran- cisco, California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. Grand Circuit. Poughkeepsie August 13-17 Readville August 20-24, Providence August 27 — September 1 Hartford September 3-7 Syracuse September 11-14 Columbus September 17-21 Cincinnati September 24-29 California. Woodland (Breeders' Meeting) August 15-18 Sacramento (State Fair) August 25 — September 1 Salinas (Monterey Ag. Assn.) September 12-15. Hanford (Central Cal. Fair) . October 1-6 North Pacific Circuit. Salem, Or '. .September 10-15 North Yakima, "Wash September 17-22 Spokane, Wash September 24-29 Walla Walla, Wash October 1-6 Lewiston, Idaho October 8-13 Montana Circuit. Butte August 21 — September 4 Livingston September 10-14 Bozeman September 17-22 Great Falls September 24-28 State Fair, Helena October 1-6 Missoula October &- \2 o SEVERAL WORLD'S RECORDS were made by that sensational pacing mare The Broncho at Cleve- land on Friday of last week, when she won the free- for-all pace in straight heats in 2:03, 2:03*4 and 2:02%, thereby breaking the world's record for three consecutive heats held for years by Star Pointer, the world's record for pacing mares in a race and the world's record for the fastest third heat in a race. The Broncho was the sensation of last year and bids fair to be in the lime light much of the time this season, as she is said to be able to pace much faster than she has yet shown and to be equal to a two-minute mile when tuned up for a race against the watch. TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS was paid by Mr. C. K. G. Billings a few days ago for the black pac- ing stallion Black Lock 2:07^, and it is said his intention is to drive the horse next season against the world's record, now held by Dan Patch 1:55%. Black Lock is credited with a trial in 2:01% re- cently, and is said by the horse experts who have seen him to be the only horse in sight at the present time worth spending money on'to beat 1:55%. FARMERS AND CATTLE BREEDERS should re- member that on September 11th the Howard Cattle Company, owners of one of the finest herds of Short- horns on the Coast, will hold an auction sale of forty registered bulls and twenty-five registered heifers at the farm, near the town of Newman, Cal. Farmers who have paid little attention to the breed- ing of their live stock can double their profits by using thoroughbred bulls, and it is easy to start a herd of full bloods by buying a few youngsters at this sale. The Quinto herd of Shorthorns is a famous one. WTrite to Howard Cattle Company, San Mateo, Cal., for a catalogue of this sale. ANOTHER PIONEER HORSEMAN has crossed the divide. On Saturday, August 4th, Theodore Winters, whose name is known and respected all over the United States, died in this city after a lingering illness, aged 83 years. He was a pioneer Californian and had bred race horses for more than half a century. In the early 60*s, while the War of the Rebellion was in progress, Theodore Winters heard of the young stallion Norfolk by Lexington, and journeyed to Kentucky with his friend, James EorT, to see if money would buy him. The breeder of Norfolk had paid $15,000 for Lexington and made the boast that he would sell one of his colts for *~v3re money, so when Mr. Winters arrived in the blue grass and asked a price on the colt he was told that it would be $15,001. Mr. Winters wrote his check for $15,000 and Jim Eoff took a silver dollar out of his pocket and passed it to the breeder of the colt, thus making the word of the breeder good. Norfolk was brought to California and his memor- able races with Lodi are still fresh in the memory of all horsemen whose recollection of racing goes back to 1S64 and 1865. Norfolk, ridden by Dick Havey, beat Lodi every time they met, and was then pwt at the head of Mr. Winters' breeding farm. He sired many winners, but achieved his greatest fame from his matings with Marion, a mare which the late Joseph Cairn Simpson bred and brought to California and sold to Mr. Winters. From these matings came Emperor of Norfolk, Duke of Nor- folk and others. After the death of Norfolk Mr. Winters used Joe Hooker as his premier sire and had great success with him. Mr. Winters had a fine stock farm near the city of Sacramento, in this State, and another near Reno, Nevada. During the early days of California racing and up to within a very few years ago the colts from these farms brought big figures at the annual sales, and won many stakes and purses. Theodore Winters was a man whose friends were as numerous as his acquaintances, and his death will be sincerely regretted. ENTRIES FOR THE WOODLAND MEETING. STARTERS IN THE FUTURITIES. The Pacific Breeders' $7,000 Futurity Stakes, four divisions of which are to be trotted and paced at the Breeders' meeting at Woodland next week, will furnish some of the most interesting contests of the meeting. Those on which starting payments have been made are the following: Two- Year-Old Pacing Division— $950. L. H. Todhunter names b. c. Hymettus by Zombro, dam The Silver Bell by Silver Bow. Martin Carter names b.f. Search Georgie by Search- light, dam Georgie B. by Nutwood Wilkes. J. W. Marshall names b. c. Aerolite by Searchlight, dam Tris by Nutwood Wilkes. Two-Year-Old Trotting Division — $1,450. Geo. L. Warlow names b. c. Nogi by Athablo, dam Cora Wickersham by Junio. Alex Brown names br. c. Prince Lot by Prince Ansel, dam Lottie by San Diego. F. J. Kilpatrick names b. f. McKinney Belle by Washington McKinney, dam Zora by Daly. Moslier & Langdon name b. f. Zolahka by Zolock, dam Naulahka by Nutford. Thos. H. Brents names b. f. Reina del Norte by Del Norte, dam Laurelia by Caution. Three- Year-Old Pacing Division — $1,300. H. E. Coil names s. c. Renown by Diablo, dam Golden- rose by Falrose. Jas. Sutherland names ch. f. Bernice by Owyhee, dam Bertha by Alcantara. E. D. Dudley names ch. c. McFadyen by Diablo, dam Bee by Sterling. C. Whitehead names b. f. Salva by Dictatus Medium, dam Aunt Sally by Benton Boy. Thos. H. Brents names b. f. Magladi by Del Norte, dam Laurelia by Caution. Three- Year- Old Trotting Division — $2,300. L. H. Todhunter names b. c. Silver Hunter by Zom- bro, dam The Silver Bell by Silver Bow. Martin Carter names br. f. Lida Carter by Stam B., dam Lida W. by Nutwood. Jas. W. Rea names b. c. Alto Kinney by McKinney, dam Irantillo by Iran Alto. F. Gommet names br. c. Prince McKinney by Mc- Kinney, dam Zorella by Dexter Prince. C. Whitehead names b. f. Delia Derby by Chas. Derby, dam Norah D. by Del Sur. BUSH PONIES OF WEST AUSTRALIA. The "brunibie, " or feral bu-3h pony, according to popular tradition in West Australia, is descended from a few horses which were cast ashore from a vessel wrecked when rounding Cape Leeuwin. These rough- looking animals stand on the average about 13 hands, though occasionally examples as much as 15 hands are seen. Their chief characteristics are their wonderful powers of endurance, the astonishing length of time they can travel without water or food, and the agility with which they can negotiate the rockiest and most dangerous country. Brumbies are invariably used by miners, prospectors and bushmen, and as these men do not as a rule pay much attention to the appearance of their animals, the brumbie is usually not prepos- sessing to look at. In more careful hands the use of the currycomb and brush and good feed makes a won- derful difference in their appearance. Never has there been a better prospect for high class racing than is afforded by that of the Breeders' annual meeting, which opens at Woodland on Wednes- day next. Horsemen now at the track are unanimous in the conviction that split heats and fast time will be the rule every day of the meeting, and many are of the opinion that the track record of 2:06*4, made by Miss Logan in 1902, when she beat the Yolo champion Kelly Briggs a short head, will be equalled or lowered. The track is in splendid shape and will be like the surface of a billiard table when the meeting opens. The program of the four days' harness racing is as follows: First Day — Wednesday. California Stakes, 2:24 class trot, $1,500 — Saddle Rock, Vallejo Girl, R. W. P., Era, Alma, Dredge, Little Louise, Major Cook, Dixie, Oro Guy, Chestnut Tom, Barney Bernardo, Dolly N., Easter Bell, Prince Gay. Julian Hotel Stakes, pacers without records, $500 — Dr. J., Louisa A., Billy Dooley, Margurite B., Friday, Jim Corbitt. Alex Brown Stakes, 2:16 class paee, $500 — Sister Pattie, Search Me, Little Medium, My Way, Black- wood, Lady Shamrock, Econozimer, Sir John S., Joe Athby. Second Day — Thursday. Two-year-old trotting division, Breeders' Futurity, $1,450 — Nogi, Prince Lot, McKinney Belle, Zolahka, Reina del Norte. Byrns Hotel Stakes, 2:13 class trot, $500 — Bonita, Athasham, Queer Knight, Milbrae, Princess, Oro Bel- mont, Coronado. Three-year-old pacing division, Breeders' Futurity, $1,300 — Renown, Bernice, McFadyen, Salva, Magladi. Third Day — Friday. Two- year-old pacing division, Breeders' Futurity, $950 — Hymettus, Search Georgie, Aerolite. Golden Gate Stakes, 2:10 pace, $600— Nellie R., Kelly Briggs, John R. Conway, Lucy R., Clara L., Cuckoo, Kitty D., Charley J. Local Race, trotters, $250 — Constancia, Palo King, Lady Caretta, Beauty, Don, Athamax. Fourth Day — Saturday. Three-year-old trotting division, Breeders' Futurity, $2,300— Silver Hunter, Lida Carter, Alto Kinney, Prince McKinney, Delia Derby. Pacific Slope Stakes, 2:20 class pace, $1,500 — Louisa A., Rosie O 'Moore, Sister Patty, Blackwood, Dr. J., My Way, Myrtle M., Lady Shamrock, Suisun, Dan S., Lillian, Billy Dooley, Friday, David St. Clair, Joe Athby. Woodland Stakes, 2: IS class trot, $500 — Wild Bell, Prince Gay, Athasham, Marion Wilkes, Little Louise, Sutter, Carlokin. WILL BE A GREAT FAIR. J. A. Filcher, scretary of the State Agricultural So- ciety, believes that the coming State Fair will be one of the best ever held in the State. He has assurances that many exhibits, new to State Fairs in California, will be displayed, and be is well pleased with the in- terest taken by individual counties. Referring to the prospects, Mr. Filcher said: "It can be announced now with positive assurance that the State Fair this year will be one of the best held in California for a good many years. The man- agement proceeded on the theory that owing to the San Francisco disaster there was a greater necessity than usual for a strong showing of the industrial products of the State to demonstrate to the world that the great wealth of resources lying back of that city is unimpaired. "Individuals and communities responded to the ap- peal based on this claim, and as a result the State as an entirety and all its leading products will be repre- sented as it seldom has been before. All parts, north, south, east, west and center will be in evidence. Bur- bank will be there with his creations, the University will contribute from its experimental stations, the United States Government will make a showing from its Chico farm, while the live stock men are coming in fioni all directions, and the poultry farms will show everything from bantams to a herd of live ostriches. The promise is made that the races will be conducted on the square, and the old custom of selling season tickets to families will be renewed. Surely it seems that the society is getting back to its first principles, and that there is a determination to build it up to what it ought to be. "The Fair will open on the 25th of August with a big 500-voice concert with brass band and anvil accom- paniment, and singing by the best church choirs in the State will be a feature of each day's pavilion entertainment. Special railroad rates are offered for the Fair season and the attendance promises to be very large. ' ' — Sacramento Union. Saturday, August 11, 1906 THE BREEDER A X D SPORTSMAN !•**++* **+++*4»* ■>•!• 4- -:•**+++•»• ****+* NOTES AND NEWS Breeders' meeting opens Wednesday next. Bonnie Steinway Chamber of I ■ tnmi rce 8 3-4 'lis. The Woodland track is all ready for fast time. The 2:10 pace at Woodland Friday next will be a hot betting race. Charlie J., the little black pacer that Mr. C. J. Lecari has entered in the 2:10 pace at Woodland and the $1,590 stake at the State Fair, is an unknown quantity bo far as pedigree is concerned, but he has a world of speed and in condition will give a good ac- count of himself at these two meetings. He has no official record, but at the Pleasantou matinee meeting won two heats in 2:13*4 and 2:14^ and looked like a 2:10 pacer. B. B. Acker, a well known horseman of Portland, Oregon, died at his home in that city last week of heart trouble. E. S. Parker of Pleasanton, whose superior as a colt breaker und trainer it would be hard to find, has gone to Oregon on a visit to the web-foot horsemen and will remain until after the fall races. Jacob Brolliar of Visalia writes that his fast pac- ing mare My Way 2:15% got a stroke on the front of a front pastern joint the other day which has set up an irritation of the bone which is serious and will prevent her from starting in any more races this year. This is a disappointmnet to Mr. Brolliar, who con- sidered he had all the 2:20 pacing purses about won with this fast mare. Lady Thornhill 2:17 by Billy Thornhill 2:24^4, is the dam of a very handsome and promising yearling by McKinney 2:11*4. This mare was bred in Cali- fornia and took her record at Woodland in 1895. She is now owned by Geo. H. Smith of Chillicothe, Ohio. Bernice, the three-year-old daughter of Owyhee 2:11 and Bertha, by Alcantara, has been working at the trot ever since she was broken, and Sutherland & Chad- bourne thought so well of her she was entered in the $1,500 trot at Woodland, which race is for horses of the 2:24 class. Bernice has been showing a strong desire to pace, however, and Fred Chadbourne has con- cluded to let her have her way, and take the same gait her noted half brothers, Don Derby 2:04*4 and Diablo 2:09*4, found so handy to take fast records with. Bernice consequently will not start in the big trotting stake but will be one of the contenders in the three-year-old pacing division of the Breeders' Futurity this year. Six three-year olds have had starting payment made on them in the Occident Stake this year, and five youngsters have been made eligible to start in the Breeders' Futurity. Three of these are paid up on in both stakes, viz.: Delia Derby by Chas. Derby, Silver Hunter by Zombro, and Alto Kinney by McKinney. The list of eligibles to both stakes will be found in another column. Irish by Monterey trotted a good race at Cleveland on Wednesday of last week in the 2:17 class trot won by Imperial Allerton. He was heats in 2:12% and 2:14*4, and there were seven horses behind him. A four days' meeting will be held at Baker City, Oregon, opening September 18th. Entries close Sep- tember 1st. Kacing enthusiasts, including Fred Fanning, John Sampsell, Jack Rice, Steven Brown, Charles Stewart and Harry J. Rudder held a meeting recently at the > offic of Attorney Fred O'Farrell and discussed the project of forming a racing association in San Diego, says the Union of that place. A letter was framed addressed to William Clayton, manager of the Coro- nado Beach company, applying for terms for a lease of the Coronado track. There are about two dozen fast trotting and pacing horses in San Diego, and if the organization is formed sporting men will bring horses from Los Angeles and other points, which will add greatly to the sporting attractions of San Diego. The Manhattan F I i been incorpo with Mr. C. 1'. Kertill ;is president and James Cotter, secretary. A new factory has been built since the fire and the mw address is 1001-1003 Basl Fourteenth street, Oakland, Cal. The Manhattan Kto<-k P ! is indorsed by every horseman who lias used it, and the Red Ball brand is known all over the Coast. Livery- men and stork men generally use it, and find it just tin thing to keep stork >•( ;ill kinds in condition. In tin- race in which the chestnut gelding My Star defeated the Zombro filly Italia at Albany, X. V., in 2:12*4, 2:12', and 2:09%, the winner was driv< Ed Lafferty. Mr. J. W. Thompson's entry in the $1,500 purse for 2:20 class pacers at the California State Fair mei is Mandolin, a bay gelding by Alcone, that is > . . i r i _; trai ned l'*»r this race by Mr. 1. C. Mosher of Los Angeles. Mandolin has a record <>f 2:25, made at Helena, Mont., in 19U4, and was bred by Mr. « '. X. Larrabce at Brook Nook Farm, Montana. Mandolin is credited with a workout mile in 2:12 at Los Angeb B recently. The Director General, sire of the sensational trotter Mainsheet, is rated with the best of the high priced stallions in America. Sam Gamble picked this fellow as a sire three or four years ago, and had a pri him that would look like stealing him now. A Call- fornian who thought he wanted to breed trotters turn) d the offer down, however, and let a bird go when he did it. Virginia 2:09%, the chestnut mare by Bob Mason, purchased by Mr. F. J. Kilpatriek of New York last fall, has been winning many brushes on the New York speedway this summer driven by his sonj Walter Kil- patriek. The Roman 2:09*{., by McKinney, is at the home of his owner, Geo. H. Smith, at Chillicothe, O.. and has not Lad harness on since last fall. He is big, fat and strong, and his ailing leg, which was fired last winter, now seems absolutely sound. He will not be trained this season, but will be jogged next fall and winter. — Horse Review. The auction sale last Saturday of horses belonging to the estate of the late A. W. Feidler was a splen- did success, every animal offered be»ng sold for every dollar it was worth. Auctioneer Wm. McDonald had his right arm in a sling, but there was nothing the matter with his tongue, and he reeled off pedigrees by the square yard. When it comes to pedigreeing and selling horses * ' Big Bill ' ' is certainly without an equal. — Livermore Echo. Ardellc, that trainer E. F. Geers won the Chamber of Commerce Stake with, is certainly a wonder. She gets a remarkable speed inheritance through her paternal ancestors. Her sire, J. II. L. 2:08%, was 1, Wilkes, a son of George Wilki ' m of J. H. L. if Silvei 2:16%, show dinners Harrison The seco ■ -'■ H. I- was by Pimm's Edwin For- idwin Forrest 49. The dam of Idol Wilkes, sire of J. II. L. 2 F'cck's Idol. The latter was I - Mambrino ' bief II. and his dam was a running bred daughter of the famous four- mile race winner American Eclipse. Harrison Chief, that got the dam of J. H. L.. was by Clark Chii a son of Mauibrino Chief IE The dam of Harrison Chief was Lute Boyd, by Joe Downing. The latter was by Alexander's Edwin Forrest 19, and his dam was the famous Lizzi Pi bbb . a running bred daughter of the game "Id four-mile race winner Wagner, by Sir Charles, a son of Sir Arehv and from Maria West, by Marion, another son of Sir Archy. — American Horse Breeder. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal place to spend your summer vacation. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jackson's Napa S Ardclle's n by China Maid in 1904. are that the daughter of .1. 11. L. 2:08^ will cut this ■ Ad mil Nancy Hanks 2:04)4, "ill be started this » beat ■ ■ Dr. J. ' . M.-< !oy of B ii !., claims to that will beat 2:10 this year — live trot- tcra and ! v i The sensational Id at Cbartci ord, is the trotting filly Princess Ena, owm Mr. M. B. Smith oi Hartford, who also own Brook Farm, at Belfast, Mr. This filly was recently driven a nn is, in 2:26%, last quarter in 33% ■' had l a mile in 2:30 with a quart 33 seen ery handsome filly, pcrfei lion and manners, and was Bired by tfasconomo 2:14%, son of Arion, dam Oro Drew 2:24%, by Oro Wilkes 2:11, Second dam, Laura Drew, dam of |, g to trot in 2:30, by Arthur- ton, third dam, Molly Drew 2:27, dam of Alan n ah 2:11, by Win:: Word comes from Kentucky that Trainer Ed Ben- yon has sold to w. B. Chisholm, Cleveland, O, ear-old colt The Native. Ti. iblishcd is (7,500. Tin-- .-..it. is by the famous young Moko, a son of Banm Wilkes 2:18. The Native's dam is by Cen. Wellington, a full brother of Sunol - The colt is very promising but high price is due largely to the fact that he is w 11 entered in the rich Futuri- ties, a fact which every breeder of trotting should bear in mind. The McKinney gelding El Milagro 2:11*4, after a couple of season's of indifferent racing, appears to be in form this season to add his name to his sin-'s 2:10 list. His winning race at Albany showed him to be a vastly better horse than he has been thought to be and not a few of the critics label hirn as a 2:08 trotter. If one may judge by what the mem- bers of the McKinney family are showing, so far this season, the Empire City Farm premier sire will take another big jump in the table of , when the racing statistics are all in next fall. W. B. Lynn, Martinsville, 111., has trot- ting stallion Kinney Gossip, by McKinney. flam i siper 2:14%, in training and expects him to take a fast i> There is no day in the year and there nev< r will he any in any year when a perfect team of fcr< roadsters will not eommand a quick sale. The reason is obvious, there are few such tean Many expert horsemen have spent years in trying to get together an ideal team and have failed. To ob- tain uniformity of gait, Color, style and spied is a most difficult task and hence the ultimate value is a long way ahead of the individual value of the horses separately. The three-year-old brother of The AM The Abbe, has worked in 2:I4"-i for Ben Whit, at Terre Haute. He was foaled June 20 . The trotting gelding Eleetrie Bow 2:16%, by Elec- , ',, was picked up at the Washington Court House sale last spring for the trilling sum of week this fellow work* n laud traek in 2:"'.' ^ hing it a second I The reason assigned for his not bringing more at S very homely 1 having a rw I t all agree now that hi very fast trotter. ■ ■ tnty has pm ■ from Oakwood Park Stock Farm a fine roadtfl Chas. Derby. S- venteen car loads of runners will go from Seattle .', Mont., for the big meet to commence there- on August 21st. James Groves has in training at Concord track the five-year-old stallion by Altamont oat of Blue fells by San Diego. This young horse is a good prospect. Dr. Hammond of Byron, CaX., is the owner of a young stallion by Xutwood Wilkes out of Blue Bells by San Diego that is one of the handsomest young horses iu California. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Saturday, August II, 1906. STATE FAIE ENTRIES. Secretary Filchcr of the California State Agricultural Society sends us the following list of entries for the harness events to be held :it Sacramento during the Stale Fair, which opens August 2oth. Starting pay- ments nave been made on six three-year-old trotters in the Occidi nt stake, which is down for the opening day. starting payment on three-year-olds entered in the Stanford Stake will be due on Wednesday, the 15th instant, ten days before the opening of the Fair. The list of entries is as follows: Occident Stake— Three-Year-Old Trotters. c. F. Clancy names b. c. Seattle by Stara B. .1. X. Anderson names blk. f. Delia Derby by ('has. D< rby. Alex Brown names b. f. Red Blossom by Nushngak. Tims. Smith names eh. C. Trot'. Ileahl by Nutwood Wilkes. L. II. Todhunter names b. c. Silver Hunter by Zom- bro. Vendomo Stock Farm names b. c. Alto Kinney by MrKiuncy. 2:20 Class Pace— $1,500. C. J. Lecari names blk. g. Charlie J., untraced. La Siesta Ranch names eh. g. Friday by Monroe S. C. W. Whitehead names b. m. Louisa A. by Ham- bletonian Wilkes. Frank Rhcin names b. g. Jim C'orbitt by Seymour Wilkes. Rae Felt names eh. m. Lillian by Sidmoor. J. A. Beall names br. h. Joe Athby by Athby. E. A. Servis names rn. g. Dr. J. by Dr. Hicks. Deunis Gannon names b. m. Lady Shamrock by Grover (.'lay. J. W. Thompson names b. g. Mandolin by Alcone. 2:13 Class Trot— $500. J. B. Iverson names b. in. Princess by Eugeneer. John Renatte names b. m. Easter Bell by Diablo. F. E. Wright names blk. g. Oro Belmont by Oro Wilkes. W. G. Durfce names br. s. Coronado by McKinncy. William Morgan names b. g. Queer Knight. P. H. McEvoy names br. s. Milbrae by Prince Airlie. 2:12 Class Pace— $500. John Silva names b. m. Economizer by Chas. Derby. S. C. Walton names b. m. Lady R. by Col. K. R. Victor Vcrilhae names eh. m. Kittie D. by Dictatus. A. Schwartz names b. m. Clara L. by Argent. Jas. Sutherland names ch. s. John R. Conway by Diablo. Trotters Without Records— $500. J. B. Iverson names b. m. Alma by Dexter Prince. A. H. Bcrnal names b. g. Major Cook by Chas Derby. Montgomery Stock Farm names br. m. Little Louise by Boodle. R. W. Peterson names b. h. R. W. P. by Lynwood W. Thos. Smith names br. f. Vallejo Girl by McKinncy. G. A. Buckman names b. g. Saddle Rock by Monroe Wilkes. William Morgan names b. m. Bra by Zombro. Pacers Without Records — $500 C. A. Lowery names b. g. Little Medium by Dictatus Medium. F. J. Rukstallcr names b. g. Billy Dooley by Bay Bird. F. S. Knuckles names br. m. Marguerite B. by Bay Bird. La Siesta Ranch names ch. g. Friday by Monroe S. C. Whitehead names b. m. Louisa A. by Hamblc- tonian Wilkes. Frank Rhchn names b. g. Jim Corbitt by Seymour Wilkes. Fred E. Ward names b. m. Magladi by Del Norte. 2:16 Class Pace — $500. C. J. Lceari names blk. g. Charlie J., untraced. John Silva names b. m. Economizer by Chas. Derby. C. Whitehead names b. m. Salva by Dictatus Me- dium. Victor VeriHv.Lc names eh. m. Kitty D. by Dictatus. S. A. Hooper names b. m. Hattie Croner by Bay Bird. Rae Felt names ch. m. Lillian by Sidmoor. W. L. Vance names b. s. Sir John S. by Diablo. F. E. Wright names b. m. Hattie T. by Stam B. S. F. DeJoe names b. g. Senator Hearst by Vasto. A. Schwartz names b. m. Clara L. by Argent. E. D. Dudley names ch. s. McFadyen by Diablo. J. A. Beall names br. h. Joe Athby by Athby. Dennis Gannon names b. m. Lady Shamrock by Grover Clay. A. J. Gillctts names br. h. Advertiser by Advcr- . ; so. Free For All Trot— $500. S. C. Walton names b. s. Athasham by Athadon. •T. B. Iverson names b. m. Princess by Eugeneer. F. E. Wright names blk. g. Oro Belmont by Oro Wilkes. John A. Cole names b. m. Hazel Kinney by Mc- Kinncy. W. G. Durfee names b. s. Coronado by McKinncy. William Morgan names b. g. Queer Knight by Knight. 2:24 Class Trot^-$1500. Geo. T. Algeo names Chestnut Tom (formerly T. C.) ch. s. by Nutwood Wilkes. J. B. Iverson names b. m. Alma by Dexter Prince. John Rcnatti names b. m. Easter Bell by Diablo. Alex Brown names ch. g. Prince Gay by Prince Ansel. A. H. Bernal names b. g. Major Cook by Chas. Derby. Montgomery Stock Farm names br. m. Little Louise by Boodle. R. W. Peterson names b .h. R, W. P. by Lynwood W. Thos. Smith names br. f. Vallejo Girl by McKinncy. William Morgan names b. m. Era by Zombro. CALIFORNIA HORSES AT CLEVELAND. BRILLIANT GIRL A GREAT MARE. The race trotted by the California mare Brilliant Girl, when she won the $2,000 2:23 trot at Cleveland last week, showed her to be a very high-class mare. She beat a field of nine, including the M. and M. win- ner, Ann Direct, in straight heats, the time of which was 2:0914, 2:10% and 2:12. Brilliant Girl, like her stable companion, Tuna 2:0R^, was bred at Oakwood Park Stock Farm and is by the dead stallion James Madison 2:17%. Brilliant- shine, the dam of Brilliant Girl, is by Chas. Derby 2:20, out of Lydia Bright by Triumvar 2546, a stallion that was by Gen. Washington out of the famous mare Luey 2:18^4, by old Geo. M. Patehen. Lydia Bright 's dam was by John Bright 566, a son of Volunteer 55, her next dam by American Clay 34, the next dam Trot- ting Sister, by Abdallah 15, and th<; next dam Lydia Talbot, by Taylor Messenger, a son of Gen. Taylor. Few trotters have as much straight trotting blood in their pedigree on their dam 's side as Brilliant Girl, but on the sire's side there is plenty of the running blood. James Madison was bred by the late Col. Harry I. Thornton and was by Anteeo 2:16^, whose grandam was thoroughbred, while the dnm of James Madison was by Geo. M. Patehen Jr., out of the run- ning mare Fanny Branham by American Boy Jr., the next dam Puss by Lance. We believe Mr. Jas. de la Montanya, who owns Tuna 2:08Vo and Brilliant Girl 2:09^4, purchased them both on the advice of the well-known trainer Jos. Cuicello of San Francisco. They were driven to their records by Jack Curry. Ed Geers is building up the 2:10 list fast. He has already made three additions to it this year and two of them trotters. Ann Direct lost form very soon after winning the M. and M. She has been outside the money in her last two starts. No betting will be permitted this year at the State Fair, neither will any liquor be sold on the grounds. "Cut a watermelon, bovs, cut a watermelon." Those Sidney Dillons are going some at the pace, as well as 1he trot. Custer by Sidney Dillon now has a winning race record of 2:0914, and just listen to this little story from last week's Western Horseman: Mil- lard Sanders electrified the spectators at last Satur- day's Indianapolis matinee meeting by sending along several young Sidney Dillons in workout brushes, and with the four-year-old bay pacing filly, luar . Dillon, stepped the fastest public mile which any four-year-old has shown this year. After a couple of warming-up miles, Mary Dillon, hitched to a sixty-five-pound work- out cart, and accompanied by a running prompter, paced an astonishingly even-rated mile in the sensa- tional time of 2:07%, the last half in 1:02%, the last quarter in 301/4 seconds, timed by a dozen or more competent timers, most of whom had the mile in 2:071-;. Mary Dillon is a pacing wonder, and Mr. Sanders is sure she will beat 2:05 within the next few weeks. Harry Dillon, a yearling trotter, was stepped a quarter in 36% seconds, a yearling pacer by Sidney Dillon worked a quarter in 3514 seconds, and a two-year-old filly by the same great sire paced a half in 1:05 and a fraction. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. It's the best. Buffalo, New York, Aug. 5, 1906) Editor Breeder and Sportsman: As the first week of the Grand Circuit is ended, T thought it would be interesting to you in particular, and to California! horsemen in general, to learn in detail of the win- nings of the horses trained and owned in California at the Cleveland meeting. Our horses show far better as to amount won than any other part of the country, and it is a great stimulant to the fagging hopes and falter- ing courage of our California delegation caused by our late seismic disturbance. Following is the record: Brilliant Girl 2:0914 (Curry) $ 3,500.00 Ann Direct 2:12% (Salisbury) 3,100.00 Sweet Marie 2:041/4 (McDonald) 1,500.00 Bolivar 2:04% (Salisbury) 3,12.100 Morone 2:10% (Clark) 500.00 Bonnie Steinway (Griffith & McConnel) 400.00 The Phantom 2:10y2 (Salisbury) .-. 289.75 Mack Mack 2:12^4 (Helman) 180.00 Edwin S. 2:08 (Curry) 100.00 Billy H. 2:14^ (Clark) 100.00 Directal (Salisbury) 68.75 Lucretia 2:14i£ (Thompson) 06.75 Spill 2:1214 (Clark) 66.75 Tuna 2:08M; (Curry) 50.00 Total $11,047.00 The California contingent are all well and living at the best hotels. The only difficulty is that we never see a Breeder and Sportsman. We go from here to Poughkeepsie. Yours truly, W. W. MENDENHALL. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. C. D. E., Healdsburg — We do not know the name of the party who owned the mare Tom Boy, by Privateer, but perhaps some of our readers can furnish the in- formation. Privateer is registered, his number being 8135. He was a brown horse, with hind ankles and front coronets white, stood 16% hands and weighed 1,370 pounds. He was bred by the late Dr. Hicks of Sacramento. His sire was Buccaneer 2656, his dam Lady Narley by Marion, son of Mambrino Chief 11, his second dam by John Bull, son of Ole Bull by old pacing Pilot, his third dam the Reese mare, a fast pacer. GOOD PURSES AT SALINAS. The meeting of the Monterey Agricultural Society will be held at the Salinas mile track this year, Sep- tember 12, 13, 14 and 15. Entries will close with Secretary J. J. Kelly of Salinas on Monday, August 27th, and the following purses have been offered: Trotting— 2:13 class, $400; 2:18 class, $300; 2:24 class, $400; horses without records, $300. Pacing— 2:10 class, $400; 2:16 class, $300; 2:20 class, $400; horses without records, $300. Salinas has one of the best mile tracks in California and is a very prosperous town. The meetings there are always well attended, and as Hollister will give a meeting the week following horsemen will find it to their advantage to enter at both towns. The Hollister program will be announced next week and will be about the same as Salinas. There are a couple of thousand foals by trotting sires dropped in this State every spring, and we don't have harness racing enough to make a circuit. Our horse- men are lots slower than our horses. The proprietor of one of the largest department stores in New Vork is building one of the finest stables in the wor'ld for his delivery service. It is five stories high and will accommodate three hundred horses. He has tried the motor vehicles and has de- cided not to increase his holdings therein. He says that an electric machine costs ten times more than a horse and is not one-half as reliable, while the services of a chauffeur cost $25 a week, and he is not willing to deliver parcels, so that an extra man is required. There is no question that the horse is pass- ing— more deeply into public favor. — The Trotter and Pacer. The say over east that McCargo still things Went- worth can beat Sweet Marie. He's got another think coming. Tour stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. * The trotter Nutboy, that Ed Lafferty marked in 2:11^4 early in the season, won the $2,000 2:16 trot at Buffalo last Wednesday in straight heats and reduced his mark to 2:0914. Myron McHenry drove Nutboy in this race. Saturday, August 11, 190G. THE BREEDER AND S \> 0 R f S \I A N CLEVELAND SUMMARIES. Monday, July 30. 2:08 pace; purse, $2,000. ttal C", ehl g., by Hal Dirfard (Shanks) 1 2 1 Kn.l.ir.i, I.Ik. in. (Valentine) il 4 i Daphne Direct, b. m. fWalker) 4 3 4 Ethel Use, eh. m. (McCarthy) S 6 3 Kihvin S.. eh. (,'. (Curry) 3 7 7 Snapshot," b. g. (McDeVitt) 8 5 6 1,. gatci r. br. s. ( Gei rs) 0 8 5 Bla. k IVt. h. in. (Snow) 3 1 .Is Ihn . ii of ' "liibs, blk. in. I McEwen) 7 .Is Tim, — 2:09%, 2:08%, 2:10. M. 8 M. st.ik.-, 2:24 trot; stake. $10,000. Ann Direct, blk. m., by Direct (McHenry) 10 1 1 Briliian Girl, b. m., by .lames Madison (Curry) 1 2 7 Kenneth Mac. lir. s. (Nucko Is) 2 8 4 Captain Bacon, b. s. (Murphy) 11 !> 2 Belle islo, b. m. (Rca) 3 4 S Alii e Jay, b. m. (Kinney) 6 7 3 .1. X. Blakemore, blk. g. (Poote) 4 In .1 Fash, .,la. b. in. (Geers) 9 G 5 Czarina Dawspn, b. in. (Geers) 7 8? Silver Ban. I. I.Ik. e;. (Mc (III ire) 5 li ilr Frank Herdic, blk. g. (Grady) 8 II .lr Tim, — 2:11%, 2:13, 2:12>_.. 2:08 trot; purse, $1,500. Mainsheit. blk. h., hy The Director General l Tl„, mas) 1 1 2 Tiirl.y, b. g., by French Blate (Geers) 2 3 1 Angiola, b. m. i Ami si 4 2 3 Tuna, b. m. (Curry) 3 4 4 John Taylor, gr. g. (Grady) 5 ,1s Ki.l Shea. b. g. (Rosemire) .Is Time— 2: ' ,lr Peruiia, b. g. ( Murphy) 8 8 ds Time— 2:04%. 2:051/1, 2:08V4. 2:12 trot; purse, $1,200: Lake Queen, b. m.. l.y Red Lake (Rosemire) ..11 1 Mack Mack. b. g. (Helman) 2 2 2 Billy Foster, b. g. (Woods) 4 6 3 Exalted, b. h. (McMahon) 3 4 8 The Phantom, 1,1k. h. (Walker) 5 3 9 Prank A., b. g. (fleers) 1" 8 4 (Ir.vttan Bells, b. h. (McCargo) 9 5 G La.lv Mowrey, h. m. (Cecil) 1 n 5 Paul Kroger, b. g. (Baines) 6 7 7 Grace A., eh. m. (Demurest) 8 10 (lr Time— 2: ll|C,, 2:08%, 2:09. 1 1 1 0 2 7 3 2 5 3 s ■ Is 6 4 7 ,1s ,ls 1 1 li 8 :: 3 5 9 SI 4 4 5 ,, 12 7 G 1 1 ,1s 13 13 14 in 14 ,is l Wednesday, August 1. Sweepstakc-8, tsotting; 3-year-oldaj purs,'. $875. Gay Bingeii, br. ... by Bingen (Brady) 1 K.I Custi r. ch. • . i handler) :i Noma, b. f. (McMahon) 2 Hoy Hi k, 1.. c ( 11,, gan i i; The Abbe, l.lk. , | B. White) i Juisetta, li. I. I Nolan) .", Direct Ton,, br. g. (Walker) ,|s Timi —2:12'... 2:11',. 2:17 class, trolling; purse, if 1 Imp, rial All.rton. br. li.. by AUertou (Snow). 1 Tin- Phantom, blk. h. (Walker) G Irish, eh. g. (Thomas) 2 Dr. I 'hase. ch. g. (llahagen) 4 II. II. W., b. g. (Mel mthv i 7 Prune Edward, lilk. g. (Eldridge) 3 .!,,,■ S., I, Ik. g. I Hassar.l) 10 Ashland Dorf, b. h. (Stout) r, 7 Wesley Baron, eh. h. (Geers) it ;t Pluto, b. g. (McMahon) S Time — 2:12%, 2:10%, 2:12%. 2:12 class, pacing; purse, $1.11(1(1: Alfalfa, ch. in., by Argol Wilkes (Pender).... 6 Prince Hal, 1,. g. (Snow) 1 Crystal II. . 1,1k. m. (Valentine) 2 Spill, b. g. (Cerrity) 12 Black Bird. blk. g. (Curry) 3 Daphne Direct, l.lk. m. (Walker) 4 Mercy Me, b. m. (Thomas) lo Director Joe. blk. h. (Dcniarest) 5 Bin'ie B., w. m. (Shea) 8 Bill Bailey, ch. g. (Flemming) 9 S 7 Illinois, b. h. (McMahon) 7 15 lit Starlight, el. m. (Grady) 11 10 11 Harry C, Jr., b. h. (Laney) 14 12 13 Fred Miller, b. g. (Stout) 15 John W. Patterson, ch. h. (Ilogan) Sally Pointer, br. m. (Hall) Time— 2:06%, 2:06%, 2:06%. 2:15 idass, pacing; purse, $1,000: Billy Cole. lir. g.. by Romancer (Nichols) 1 Vesto Boy, ch. g. (T. Murphy) 4 2 3 Sir Dair. b. g. (Nuckols) 3 11 2 Ella Purcell, b. m. (Valentine) 2 5 ,1s Fr. ,1 R., blk. h. (L. Murphy) 5 3 5 Miss Adbell, b. m. (Kenney) 7 4 4 Tazewell Boy, blk. s. (Thomas) 6 ds Captain Derby, b. g. (Eldridge) 11 9 6 Princess Helen, b. m. (A. McDonald) 13 G 9 Tom B., b. g. (McCarthy) 9 7 8 Hidalgo, b. g. (Demarest) 10 8 7 Grace Direct, blk. m. (Ellison) 8 Vernon, ch. g. (McMahon) 12 Time— 2:0814, 2:07%, 2 Thursday, August 2. Sweepstakes; 3-vear-ol 1 Kelly, b. g„ by Baron More | ; handler) I Uremia Yorke, b. f. (Xuckols | Directs], b. c (Walker) 3 ds Time— 2:15%, 2:1.",. 2:23 class trotting: purse, $2. ,: Brilliant Girl, b. m., by Jas. Madison (Curry). Ill Naneo, gr. g. (Saunders) 2 2 7 Billy H.. b. g. (Gerrity) 4 4 2 Flexo, ch. h. (Demarest) 9 3 3 Lucretia, br. ni. (Thompson) 3 5 4 Jessie Bcnyon. ro. m. (Bcnyon) 7 7 5 Kim, ch. g. (Shank) 5 9 dr Sister Collette, b. m. (Cahill) 6 8 G Am Direct, blk. m. (McHenry) 8 6 8 Paul Wilson, blk. g. (Rhea) ds Time — 2:09%, 2:10% .2:12. Free-for-all trot; purse, $2,000: Sw.et Marie, b. m.. by McKinncy (McDonald) 1 Snyder McGregor, ch. g. (Hogan) 3 Wentworth. blk. g. (McCargo) Time— 2:ii0. i-.nTVi, 2:06%. 2:10 idass trotting; purse, $1,200: Gold Oust Maid. blk. m., by Silvcrthorne (Geers) 1 1 1 The President, b. h. (Loomis) 2 2 2 Helen Norte, b. m. (Rutherford) 10 or,,. 1,1k. g. (McCarthy) 3 W. J. Lewis, b. g. (Smith) 5 Aerolite, b. m. (Saunders) 4 Watson, ch. g. ( Wiekersliam) 9 Belle ('.. b. m. (Higbee) G Van Zandt, b. m. (I), vcreaux) 7 Alexander, b. g. (Stinson) 8 Time— 2:ln. 2:07',. 8:07^. Friday. August 3. 2:24 class, trotting; M. & M isolation; purse, $2,000: Czarina Dawson, b. m., by Czar (McCargo)... Ill Fasho.la, b. m. (Geers) 3 2 3 J. N. Blakemore, blk. g. (Foote) 4 3 2 ds ds 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 7 4 4 6 8 5 5 7 G 8 111 dr 9 ,lr Frank Jb rdic, (.Ik. g. (Grady) Time— 2:1 l't. 2:13, -J: I .',. fn .-fur .ill pact ; pui The Broncho, b. m., by Stormcliffe (Dean).... 1 Baron ) ; rattan, 1.. g. (Geers) ■". Mm 1. 1 Keswick, b, ^ Nervolo, b. h. | Murphy) ;; Hazel Patch, blk. b. i Fleming) I Timi 2:03, 2:03 2:19 class, pacing; purse, (2,000: Italia, 1». mi., l.y Zombro (Nuckols) 1 J. B. Haolon, l.lk. g. (Rhea) 4 Who Knows, l>lk. g. ( M.< forgo) 7 Ivan li.. b. u'. (Stout) 2 Mi. ..re. b. g. ( Murphy ) 3 Bessie Earl, ch. m, (Gcei ."> Harry l>.. ch. g. i Donahue) f» ' tassius, b h Bei ils Time— 2:09)4, 2:10%, 2:11 VJ 2 \ 6 6 3 3 4 7 DEATH OF MERIDIAN 2:12Vv Brown & Brandon of Petali i ■! word this week From Dr. .1. <;. Bell of Safford, Arizona, thai tli.- pacing stallion Meridian 2:12)4, purchased from them by tin- doctor last year, -li. tli from inflammation of tin- middle bowel. I>r. Belt stated in the letti r thai Meridian had jnsi closed a Beason to fifty mans ami ti med to bo in the very best of c Ittion. Meridian was l.y Simi Ion 2:13*%, .mi of - by Sidney, grandam Addie S. by Steinway, and was bred by .1. I>. Sin i tli i if Livermorc. His record was made in 1897 at Chico, in the third heat of th class pace, where he defeated Sophia B., Visa) in, Rose- mon ami Juliet D. Ho was a consistent ami game raci horse and jj:iv«' promise of being a g 1 sire. X I X E— Breeder xzfiflfffti ffi fli ffi flifli El Milagro 2:11II by Me Kinney 2:11%, owned by <'. W. LaSalle, Whitinsville, Mas-;., is said to be i':hs trotter tins year. He was bred by Rudolph .b.r- ilan of San Francisco. Evi r.-tt, Washington, will hold four -lays ' ham* 98 r.u-iiig, begi lining August 20tli. Purses range from $400 to $800. Entries eb.se August 18th. Ifeablsburg now has a driving club with twenty members, and a half-mile traek lias just been finished there that promises to be fast. The track at the State Fair groumls at Sacran is expected to be exceptionally fast when tin- har- ness racing opens on the 25th instant. Mamiit' Reams nf Suisun will not rat" a string of rhis year and bfl9 turned tin . ing Om Bel nt, owned by Ray Bennett of Vacavillw, over to Frank Wright of Saeram. □ A half-mile track, constructed according to th< and most approved rules, lias just been finisin.l on the Vachell tract, near the town of Sau Luis Obispo. Mr. TI. G. Mayo, a horseman formerly of Chicago, is managing the track. Tin- Horgan Futurity Stake for yearlings will be decided over the Mount Diablo mile track at Concur. 1 next month some time. George Meese, Berl Elworthy, Jess Morgan. Geo. Whitman, Arthur Lewis, John Ottj < apt. Durham, F. Cu minings, M. Christopher, Robt. Craven ami Harry Keller all have entries in this stake. Mary Lee, n pacing mare by Endrino, that took a three-year-old record of 2:13^ at Syracuse in 1904, has been convert. .1 to (lie trotting gut by ('lein Beaehey .lr., ami already trots halves in 1:04. They think in Lexington where she is train..! that Mary l. ■ ■ is a second Lou Dillon. NOTHING BUT GOOD RESULTS. Belmont Park. Mont.. Jan. 14, 1904. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, <>.: After using GOMBATJLT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM for more than twenty years, i believe it to be the best blister I have ever tried. I have used it in hun- dreds of cases with nothing but good n suits. It is perfectly safe for the most inexperienced person to use. This is the largest breeding estahlishmi trotting bred horses in the world, and you may km.w we have occasion to use your blister quite often. I have recommended your blister to many horsemen. W. H. RAYMOND, Proprietor Belmont Park Stock Farm. . : o Driuk Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Baturday, August 11, 1906 ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt ♦<■♦♦♦ fr fr -H1 'I' 'I' 'I* 'V 't' 't' ■!' '!■ •%' 'V 'I1 »t' 'V 'I' <■' 'I' 'I' »t' '1' ♦ '1' 't' 'I' 't' '* 't' '* 'I' *' '* 't' 'fr ♦ 'I1 'I' 'I' 'I' 'I' 't' '!' 'I' 'X1 'I' 'I' 'I' 'I' 'V 'V 't' 'V 'I' 't' 't' ' LEGALITY OF COUNTY GAME TIONED. LAWS QUES- Thc habeas corpus proceedings instituted by Gus Knight to test the constitutionality of the game laws of San Bernardino county, the direct issue being taken with the county dove law, was decided July 2Sth by Judge Oster of the Superior Court, who granted Knight *s petition on the ground that the ordinance assailed is in conflict with Sec. C26; Amendment of the Penal Code. The San Bernardino county ordinance made it un- lawful to hunt, take or kill any dove within the county except in the month of October. The open season, under the State law allows the hunting and shooting of doves from July 1st to February 15th. Knight, who is a noted trap and field shot, indulged his penchant for dove shooting in Bear Valley early in July. Knight's action was prompted by the uncertainty as to just what the powers of county supervisors were — as this authority for shortening the season had been questioned by the Appellate Court decision at Los An- geles, and in consequence Knight's action, his subse- quent arrest by the county game warden, his plea of not guilty before Recorder Gifford at Redlands, his commitment to the custody of the etieriff in default of $23 bail and the subsequent habeas corpus proceed- ings were all in the nature of a test case. Knight 's attorneys accordingly commenced action to secure his release on a writ of habeas corpus, at- tacking the validity of the ordinance, the question argued being as to the legal power of the Board of Supervisors, under the constitution and laws as they now stand, to enact such an ordinance. Judge Oster states in his decision that ex parte Prindle, the Los Angeles case of last year, constitutes the storm center of the argument on this hearing. In that case the ordinance limited the open season to one day. The Court of Appeals discharged the petitioner, Prindle, the opinion being unanimous that the ordi- nance was unreasonable, while two of the three judges expressed the opinion that the ordinance was void by reason of lack of power in the Board of Su- pervisors to shorten the open season as contemplated by the State law. Notwithstanding these decisions sportsmen all over the State are puzzled as to just when they may shoot doves, or deer, for in many counties the seasons have been shortened. In some counties the game wardens and prosecuting attorneys propose to proceed against any and all non-observers of the county laws. Last week a Santa Clara county game warden proceeded from San Jose to Palo Alto with a warrant to be served upon one D. Flaherty for killing doves in July contrary to the county ordinance. In Santa Cruz county the killing of doves is prohibited entirely. The counties are now divided as to how to proceed with respect to the game laws. Some counties have re- pealed their game ordinances, in whole or in part, while others again, Yuba and Riverside for instance, have determined to enforce their county ordinances. Placer county has repealed all of its fish and game laws. Taking into consideration the two decisions here re- ferred to it makes it pretty certain that the county ordinances will not stand the test of further litiga- tion, but at the same time there remains a fighting chance for the counties, and therefore a sportsman must hunt on his own risk, although he has almost absolute 3urety of winning if he brings the law to a test. Judge Oster *s decision in full follows: Petitioner is held in restraint by the sheriff of this county, under and by virtue of a commitment, issued out of the justice's court of Redlands township, hold- ing him for trial on a complaint charging him with a violation of ordinance No. Ill, as amended by ordi- nance No. 114, of the county of San Bernardino, in that he did, on the 12th day of July, 1906, in said county, take and kill a dove. The ordinance as amended, declares in effect that it is unlawful to hunt, take, kill or destroy any dove, except during the month of October. Under section 626 of the Political Code, as amended in 1905, the open season for doves begins with the first day of July and ends with the 15th day of February next succeeding. The ordinance, therefore, is an attempt to shorten the open season fixed by the State law and the power to do so is claimed 1 y the District Attorney to exist under and by virtue of the county government act of 18t7 (Sec. 25, Subd. 28) which states that the Board of Supervisors shall have power "to provide, by ordinance not in conflict with the general laws of the State, for the protection of fish and game, and may shorten the season for the taking or killing of fish or game, within the dates fixed by the general State laws, but shall not lengthen the same. ' ' The question here presented and argued is one of legal power: Has the Board of Supervisors power, under the constitution and laws as they now stand, to enact such an ordinance? Ex parte Prindle (1 Cal. App. Dee. 2S0) constitutes the storm center of the argument on this hearing. The ordinance in question in that case attempted to limit the open season for the taking of doves to one day and, on the hearing before the Court of Appeal for the second district the petitioner was discharged, the court being unanimous in the opinion that the ordi- nance was invalid because unreasonable, while two of the three justices also expressed the opinion that the ordinauce was void by reason of lack of power in the Board of Supervisors to shorten the open season as contemplated by the State law. The District Attorney contends that the opinion of the District Court of Appeal is not binding on this court for the reason that only two of the three jus- tices concurred as to the proposition here presented for determination; but, while his contention is undoubted- ly correct, it is evidently based on a misapprehension as to the nature and force of the decision of the Ap- pellate Court on habeas corpus proceedings. The constitution provides (Sec. 4, Art. "VI) that "each of the justices shall have power to issue writs of habeas corpus to any part of the State, upon peti- tion or on behalf of any person held in actual custody, and may make such writs returnable before himself or the Supreme Court, or before any District Court of Appeal, or before any judge thereof, or before any Superior Court in the State, or before any judge thereof." In re Perkins, 2 Cal. 424-430, it was held that the judge who issued the writ had power to hear it alone, the court adding that "the presence of the other members of this court is not required by law, although a desire to settle this question may induce us to advise in its adjudication." The attitude of the Supreme Court in reference to habeas corpus proceed- ings is well illustrated in ex parte Smith and Keat- ing, 38 Cal. 702. Mr. Justice Sanderson, who heard the writ in that case, in delivering his opinion con- cludes with the statement that he is authorized bj' two of his associates to say that it meets with their ap- proval, but their signatures are not affixed to the opinion, and the official reporter prefaces the published opinion with the explanation that "the importance of the subject discussed in the following opinion, to- gether with the fact that its conclusions received the sanction of a majority of the judges, justifies, if it does not render it incumbent upon, the lcporter, to include it among the decisions of the Supreme Court," thus clearly recognizing that an opinion of the Supreme Court or a justice thereof on habeas corpus is not a "decision" of that court in the ordinary sense of the term. There are several other circumstances tending in a greater or less degree to illustrate the proposition that the opinion of the Appellate Court in a hearing on habeas corpus lacks the binding force and char- acter of the ordinary judgment or decision. The doc- trine of res adjudicata has no application to habeas corpus (in re Ring, 28 Cal. 248-252; in re White, 2 Cal. App. Dec. 132); there is no provision for a rehearing on habeas corpus (ex parte Robinson, 71 Cal. 608-611); and a party in custody may "apply in succession to every judge of every court of record in the State until the entire judicial power of the State is exhausted." (In re Ring, supra). It has been held that it is not necessary that a formal judgment be entered in a habeas corpus proceeding. (Ex parte Richards, 102 Ind. 250). Be that as it may, the determination of such a proceeding is not a "judgment" within the contemplation of the constitution (Sec. 4, Art. VI) which requires the concurrence of the three justices of the District Court of Appeal; perhaps, though, where the writ is made returnable before one of the District Courts of Appeal, rather than a justice thereof, the concurrence of the three justices is necessary for a determination of the matter. (In re Oates, 1 Cal. App. Dec. 679). "While the justices and judges of the three courts of record embraced in our system are probably, in a sense, peers as regards writs of habeas corpus, (see Santa Cruz G. P. Co. vs. Santa Clara Co., 62 Cal. 40), and while the opinion in the Prindle case is not actually binding on this court, in a legal sense, it is nevertheless entitled to consideration (9 Enc. PL and Pr. p. 1070), not only as an expression of the views of Justices Gray and Allen, in their official capacity, but also, by reason of its persuasive force, as the opinion of two able jurists. It is to be regretted, however, that Mr. Justice Smith, also an able and experienced judge, has not favored us with his views or reasons for dissent from the opinion of his colleagues. That the laws regulating the taking and sale of game animals are within the police powers of the State must be conceded. (In re Raue Horse, 70 Fed. 598-609; ex parte Mier, 103 Cal. 476, 483). The police power is an attribute of sovereignty. It is that inherent and plenary power in the State which enables it to prohibit things hurtful to the com- fort, safety and welfare of society; it belongs to the legislative branch of the government. (See 8 Words and Phrases Judicially Defined, pp. 5424-38). Whether or not the Legislature can delegate to Boards of Su- pervisors and other municipal boards any portion jf its admitted power to limit the taking of game birds and fish, is one of the questions which counsel has argued on this hearing. In the primary distribution of governmental powers, the State Legislature is un- doubtedly the recipient and custodian of all legisla- tive powers, except (1) such as is expressly withheld, or (2) exclusively delegated to some other body by the constitution, or (3) is surrendered by the Legislature itself, without the transgression of any constitutional inhibition. The constitution of this State (Sec. 11, Art. XI) as originally adopted, expressly authorizes each county to "make and enforce within its limits all such local, police, sanitary and other regulations as are not in conflict with general laws," at the same time forbid- ding the Legislature (See. 25, Art. IV) to pass any local or special laws in any case where a general law can be made applicable; it also provides that "all laws of a general nature shall have a uniform operation." In City of Pasadena vs. Stimson, 91 Cal. 238, 251, the Supreme Court said: "A law is general and constitutional when it ap- plies equally to all persons embraced in a class founded on some distinction. It is not general or constitutional if it confers peculiar privileges or imposes peculiar disabilities or burdensome conditions in the exercise of a common right upon a class of persons arbitrarily selected from the general body of those who stand in precisely the same relation to the subject of the law. ' ' Applying these legal principles to the matter of legis- lation restricting the taking of wild game it becomes apparent that, prior to the adoption of the constitu- tional amendment designated as section 25*4 of article IV, the Legislature had authority to pass game laws which should he uniform in their application through- after, and that the Board of Supervisors was author- ized to make such regulations relative to the same subject as would not conflict with the general State laws. This power came to the Supervisors direct from the constitution, and not by virtue of the provision in the county government act above cited; (ex parte Sasiuello, 62 Cal. 538; ex parte Campbell, 74 Cal. 20; Foster vs. Police Commissioners, 102 Cal. 483, 489; in re Newell, 2 Cal. App. Dec. 161) ; indeed, that pro- vision seems to have given the local board no addi- tional power or authority whatsoever; it is at best only declaratory of the power which already existed. Section 25y2 of article IV of the constitution, adopt- ed in 1902, reads as follows: "The Legislature may provide for the division of the State into fish and game districts, and may enact such laws therein as they may deem appropriate." The adoption of this amendment to the constitution was clearly designed and intended to restore to the Legislature that plenary power to restrict the taking of wild game of which it was deprived by the constitu- tional prohibition against local and special laws. On the authority of ex parte Prindle, supra, it is contended by counsel for petitioner that section 25*4 above quoted (1) has superceded section 11 of article XI of the constitution and (2) that it is mandatory, i. e. that the word "may" should be read as though is were "must." Whether or not these contentions are valid, it is not necessary to determine on this hearing. I am, however, ready to confess a certain hesitancy about entering upon the discussion of legal proposi- tions which involve the cogency of an opinion of another court. There is another and independent proposition which enters inot the determination of this matter and is, as it seems to me, conclusive there- of. As has already been pointed out, whatever power the Board of Supervisors have to pass game and fish Saturday. August 11, 1906. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN laws, they derive, with other police powers, direct from section 11 of article XI of the constitution. They are given no additional authority whatever, in this respect, by the provision of the county government act above cited. Indeed, that provision seems to nave been enacted in disregard of all constitutional inhi- bitions against local legislation. At the time of the adoption of the county government act, in 1S97 the Legislature itself was without power to enact local game laws; nevertheless, it sought to delegate to the Board of Supervisors powers to do that very thing. Under the amendment to the constitution, by the adop- tion of section 25^, the Legislature was, for the first time, given power to pass local game laws. Under this amendment it may district the State into fish and game districts and may enact such local laws for the different districts as it may deem appropriate. It may divide the State into few or many such districts as it may, in the exercise of its discretion, deem advisable. It may make a separate district of each county for the purpose of local game legislation, just as it has already placed each county of the State in a class by itself for the purpose of legislation as to county gov- ernment Until the adoption of this amendment, how- ever, the Legislature had no power whatever to dis- trict the State for the purposes of game protection or to enact any local or special law germane to that subject; neither could it delegate to the Board of Su- pervisors power which it did not possess. What the Legislature could not do directly, it had no authority to do indirectly. Even if it had the power, I doubt if it could so delegate it. (See Dougherty vs. Austin, 94 CaL 601; People vs. Johnson, 95 Cal. 471; Dohertv vs. Ransom county, N. D., 63 N. W. Rep. 148). One question, only, remains for consideration: Is the ordinance in question in conflict with section 626a of the Penal Code? If so, it must fall under the inhi- bition contained in section 11 of article XI of the con- stitution,— the section from which it derives whatever vitality it or similar ordinances may have. When the Legislature adopted section 626a, — a general State law — it not only fixed the closed season for doves, but the open season as well. By the adoption of that sec- tion, the Legislature said to the general public as plainly and effectively as though it had done so in express terms, "Hereafter you may kill doves at any- time beginning with the first day of Jul/ and ending with the 15th day of February, following.'' It has been suggested that inasmuch as the wild doves of the State belong to the people in their collective capacity and the people have the right, independent of legis- lative permission to kill and take them when not ex- pressly forbidden to do so, therefore, the defining of the closed season does not, expressly or impliedly, grant any right to take or kill during the open season for the reason that the right already existed. This suggestion overlooks one important fact in the legis- lative history of California. Without stopping to make the investigation necessary to an exact statement, I feel sure in saying that nearly every Legislature which we have had in the last twenty years has enacted some statute bearing on the protection of the wild game and fish of the State. When it is remembered that this class of legislation deals with a great num- ber and variety of game birds, animals and fishes, and that radical changes have been made in the differ- ent enactments dealing with the subject, particularly in respect to the season within which such birds, ani- mals and fishes may and may not be taken, it becomes apparent that the natural right to take and kill in the open season is rather uncertain and ephemeral in its character, to say the least. Indeed, the mass of legis- lation bearing on this subject makes it important for the general public to ascertain, — and for this they must look to the statute, — not only when they may not hunt or fish but also when they are permitted to do so. Indeed, to state either the open or closed sea- son for the taking and killing of any game bird, ani- mal or fish is inevitably to state the other; at least so the general public understand and the Legislature, doubtless, intend. Without stopping to call attention to the various de- cisions of our Appellate Courts relative to the con- flict between general State laws a dnlocal police regi- lations, I content myself with the deduction therefrom of what I believe to be the controlling principle in thiB case. I am of the opinion that the Beard of Supervisors has no power to shorten the open season allowed by section 626a of the Penal Code; that ordi- nance No. Ill, as amended by ordinance No. 114, is invalid because in conflict with said section; that the complaint on which said commitment was issued, therefore, fails to state a public offense, and that pe- titioner is entitled to his discharge. So ordered. FRANK F. OSTER, Judge. July 28, 1906. CONDITIONING THE FIELD DOG. Few of us realize the great endurance of the dog. We take him out for a day 's rough shooting and return comfortably tired after a ten or fifteen miles tramp. Yet how far has our dog traveled? lie must at the very least have run four times as far as we ourselves walked and often we must acknowledge, after a lit- tle reflection, that he went ten yards to our one, and that at a pace we could not have kept up for five minutes had our lives depended upon the result. Hence we should be careful not t*# ask <>ur dogd *>• take the field without due preparation. It is simply cruelty to take a young 01 soft dog out e:trly in tli-* season and expect him to hunt all day. Perhaps I. may pull through on pluck alone, but he will feel ili< effects next day and possibly go all to pieces. There is a professional freighter in the Yukon, states a writer in Recreation, who understands dogs and their management, and last winttl made, perhaps, the most remarkable journey on record. He left Daw- son on January 26th with two dog teams, the one of four and the other of three dogs, with a passenger and supplies for the trip. This man, whns.- name is E. Higgins, lias been handling dog teams for some years and is a highly experienced man, otberwi would not have been able to accomplish the wonderful feat he did; for even the best dogs will play out un- less properly handled. From Dawson he went to Fair- banks, taking twelve and a half days on the trail. The next stage was to Fort Gibbon, 230 miles. After a brief halt they went on to Nnlato, 225 miles, and then found they could not get nut over that trail, so re- turned to Fairbanks, making 500 miles useless travel, ami then hit the Valdez trail. In eleven and a half days' actual traveling the outfit reached Valdez just in time to catch a steamer that was sailing for Juneau. The Valdez trail was in very bad condition, which made the journey by that route the more wonderful. From Juneau Higgins took ship to Skagway, boarded the train for White Horse and then struck the trail again for home. In six days he covered the long run between White Horse and Dawson. At Circle City one of the dogs played out and two were bought to replace it. With this exception the seven dogs that started returned safe and sound to their starting [wiint after a mid-winter journey of 2,500 miles. The best day 's run was seventy two miles and the worst ten miles. Higgins has the reputation of being kind to his dogs, feeding them well, but always keeping them in hard condition. Now, the 0.00 IS. Gentleiiu-n's Road Race. - in 3RT\. ta . fe ."y^gft .Silver Cup 19. Ranchers' Si-Mil £ -Strike. 1 mile 4i0. 29. 2;40 Trot, 2 In 5 jr.OO.OO :^>. 3:35 Pace, ?. in 5 500.00 31. Home Industrv Handicap. 5 1-2- furlongs 300.00 32. Run . . .,. . .-.y. *. j. *j.% 2>» 34. Interstate Relay Race— 4th day. SIH'ONl> WEEK. Houdny, Oetolier 1. 35. Interstate Fair Handicap. 6 1-2 furlongs (400.00 36. Run 200.00 37. Run 20l>. on 38. linn I 39. Ron 200.00 40; interstate Relay Race — 5th day. Tae»Hlay, October 2. 41. 150.000 Club Helling Stake, 1 mile $500.00 42. Run 200.00 43. Run 200.00 44. 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Entrance five per cent and five per cent additional from money winners. . Member of National Trotting Association. Right reserved to declare off any races not filling satisfactorily. For entry blanks and conditions address Secretary, or Breeder and Sportsman. J. B. IVERSON, President. JOHN J. KELLY, Secretary, Salinas Cit; FIRST ANNUAL SALE SEPTEMBER 11, 1906 A draft from the Howard Cattle Co.'s Herd of Short-Horn Cattle 40 Head Registered Bulls 25 Head Registered Heifers WILL BE S( II. I) AT A.UCTH >N. The sale will be held on the farm, adjoin- ing NEWMAN, CAL., at 1:30 p. m. Write for Catalogue. HOWARD CATTLE CO.. - San Mateo. Cal. FINE PASTURAGE NO WIRE FENCING. GOOD BOX STALLS AND BEST OF CARE given horses in any manner that owners may desire, at reasonable rates. For further particulars address MRS. CHASE, Sonoma, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d street. Oakland. Cal.. Importers, Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses, Sheep. Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so- licited. A.GBNT8 AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN OX THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. to TriE' BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Saturday, August 11, 1906. . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBOKO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY ME. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 x 100 -USING - ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. B. GRAHAM, 94 z 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP— GRAND AMERICAN. 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson, — 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells Cincinnati, Ohio THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. *r* SPAVIN CURE ™ Compare It With Firing Blistering and All Other Treatments and Remedies Probable Results With Firing, Blistering, Etc. Costs from $5 to $50 for repeated fir- ing, horse must be laid up for several months, and in many instances the dis- ease or injury is only aggravated. Blistering is less effective. Mercurial and poisonous compounds produce irreparable injury. Not 5 per cent of the case.* are cured. EXPENSIVE, UNCERTAIN, With no responsibility attached. ' ' SAVE-THE-HOKSE ' ' Can be applied in all conditions and ex- tremes of weather. Horses may be worked as usual with shin or ankle boots, as no harm can result from de- struction of hair or scalding of limb. WITH "SAVE-THE-HORSE" ABSO- LUTE KESULTS. Newport, R. I. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Sirs: I bought ' ' Save-the-HorseM last June for a bay horse that had a bone spavin. Removed the lameness with one bottle. I drove the horse al- most every day while I was applying the treatment. I recommended the lini- ment to another friend of mine — his horse had a ringbone and was going quite lame. He purchased a bottle through a druggist and now she is going as sound as ever. Yours respectfully, A. A .MANUEL, 57 Second St. Huntington, Ind. Last February I purchased a finely- bred $1,000 mare for $10 in too much pain to breed, stood on three legs con- stantly. It was a Bog Spavin and Thoroughpin. Her hip was wasted. I used remedies ; found 'twas a hard problem. Concluded to try "Save-the- Horse, " purchased two bottles, and used them with great effect. Soon had her in harness and on way to recovery. She has recovered and is in the harness every day, and the joint reduced to 5% inches, and the mare is now in foal. Sincerely, DR. DENTON T. SUDKE. ♦•Save-the-Hornc" Permanently Cures Spavin, Ringbone (except lew Ring- bone), Curb, Thoroughpin, Splint, Shoe Boll, Wind Puff, Injured Tendons and nil lnmenenN without scar or Ions* of hair. Ilor.so may work ns UNiial. 95.00 PER BOTTLE. Written guarantee — as binding to protect you as the hest legral talent could make it. Send for copy and booklet. At drug-gists and dealers or express paid. Scores of letters to confirm and convince. Send for copies. Absolute and overwhelming evidence and certainties as to the unfailing power of "Save-the-Horse." BINGHAMTON, N. Y. FormerlyTroy, N. TROY CHEMICAL CO. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cat IMioii.-, Oakland 4152. Pacific Coast Agent. Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1892. Every horse owner who values his stock should constantly have a supply of it on hand. It im- proves and keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your grocers or dealers for it. Positively cures Colic, Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co., C. P. Kertel, Pres., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal. Wanted AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1324 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. THOS. BANKS, Manager iHcKINNEY, 2:11 J World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are Invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep, $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal when writing. ) ...Baywood Stud... THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, CAL. (Property of John Parrott, Esq.) Imp. Hackney Stallion Green's Rufus 63==4291 Will Serve a Limited Number of Approved Mares, Season 1906. Fee $75. Reductions made for two or more mares. W ALTER SEALY. Manager VACATION, 1906 Issued by the California Northwestern Railway The Picturesque Route of California — AND— North Shore Railroad The Scenic Route IS NOW BEADY TOE DISTRIBUTION Giving Full Information in regard to CAMPING SPOTS, THE LOCATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTEAOcIONS, ETC., OF MINERAL SPRING RE- SORTS AND COUNTRY HOMES AND FARMS WHERE SUMMER BOARD EES ABE TAKEN, WITH TEEMS OF BOARD, $7.00 AND UPWARDS PEE WEEK. To be had at Tiburon Ferrp, foot of Market St., San Francisco. Inquiry by mail will bring an immediate response. JAS. AGLER, R. X. RYAN, Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt. J. R. Wilson. WILSON & A. F. Booker ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. Fine Lowland Summer Pasture SEDIMENT SOIL. No wire fences. RANCHO CALAO, Mountain View, Cal. H OLST E I N S — BUTTER BRED FAM- ILIES Work Herd; 90 per cent winners at State and county fairs, show ring, and every butter contest since 1885 in Cali- fornia. No reservations. Stock near S. F. F. H. BURKE, 2126 Fillmore street, San Francisco. 672-680 11th ave. All kinds of Horses Back of the Chutes. bought and sold. The Zibbell Stable ZIBBELL & SON, Props. San Francisco, Cal. Boarding, Training and Handling of all kinds of Fancy Horses. A few Nice Rigs on hand. Take any car going to the Chutes. Tel. West 259. "HOWARD SHORTHORNS*'-QUINTO HERD — 77 premiums, California State Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want. Howard Cattle Co., San Mateo, Cal. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers In PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St, Oakland Blake, Moffit & Towne, Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co.. Portland, Oregon. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Nllej & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Manufacturers of AMMUNITION, RIFLES and SHOTGUNS 317-319 Howard Street, San Francisco, Cal. + + + + + + * * Du Pont Smokeless "Wins at the GEAND AMEEICAN HANDICAP of 1906. First, Second and Third Moneys in the Grand American Handicap. The Preliminary Handicap The Professional Championship High Average for the Entir* ProgTam. High Amateur Average. High Individual Score in the State Team Race. The Long Eun of the Tourna- ment— 139 Straight. * * * -> 1 The ! 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Anderson Seattle, Wash. r^j-jy^-, I c. Fodder Stockton, Cal. Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, Cal. WL Mff W. C. Topping Slui Diego, Cal. WSmm Jepsen Saddlery Co. . .Los Angeles, Cal. C. A. Schweitzer Fresno, Cal. CAMpaF~ WW H- Thornwaldson Fresno, Cal. \>^f f-„ Mfis Jdo- McKerron San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros. Harness Mfg. Co Los Angeles, Cal. Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 412 W. Madison St., Chicago, HI. VICTOR VERILHAC, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to G. G. Park (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars. DOLLAR for DOLLAR The Parker Gun Contains More Value and is Head and Shoulders above all competitors. It costs more to make the "OLD RELIABLE" and it is a good investment for any man's money. Only and ABSOLUTELY the , BEST material and workmanship enter into its construction. We will be glad to give you any GUX information you wish,— good, every day, com- mon sense reasons why the best is cheapest and none too good for you. Parker Bros. N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. ■ 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. ...THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF... Selby FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superior==Excelsior Send Orders to Smelting Works. VALLEJO JUNCTION, = ■ CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL. PHENOL SODIQUE ..HEALS.. Sores, Cuts and Bites on Man and Beast STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME. C0MPRE55ED PURE-SALT BRICKS. AND PATENT FEEDER! No waste, no neglect.all convenience Your -dealer hds it. Write us ftr the book. BELMONT STABLE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS Broohlyn. IM.y. Veterinary Experience Infallible cuide to horse health. 100 paee book. free. Symptoms of all diseases and treatment, by eminent veterinary, com* pounder of tTUTTLES ELIXIR. Sore core for carb, colic, splint, recent shoe boOs, most horse ailments. (100. reward for failure where we say it will cure. T utile's American Worm Powden never fail. Turtle'* Family Elixir, greatest of all household liniments. Write for the book. TUTTLrS ELIXIR CO.. 62 Beverly St. Boston. Mass. Hack & Co. , San Francisco and F. W. Braua, Lot Angeles, California Agent*. „n C0PA>84 CAPSULES ■Mid*. 01 Keep Hanilv for AccideDts. Cures Mange and Scratches on Dogs For Sale by all Druggists Eecommended by this Publication. Hance Bros. & White Pharmaceutical Chemists, PHILADELPHIA AN INFLAMED TENDON NEEDS COOLING. ABSORBINE Will do it and restore the circulation, assist nature to repair strained, rup- tured ligaments more successfully than Firing. No blister, no hair gone, and yon can use the horse. $2.00 per bottle, delivered. Book 2-C Free. ABSORB1NE. JR.. for mankind; $1.00 bottle. Cures Strained Torn Ligaments, Taricose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele, en- larged Glands and fleers. Allays pain quickly W. F. YOUNG, P.D.F. 54 Monmouth St. Springfield. Mass. Agents and Correspondents wanted in every town on the Pacific Coast for "Breeder and Sportsman." 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Saturday, August 11, 190G Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots THE HUNTER ONE-TR8GCER IS PERFECT ^M$o$»ifr44-'$t^H^^*»ft4*^4»^t^i^"»^^ U. M. C. WINS ONE FIRST FOUK SECONDS AND HAS A MAJORITY OF THE WINNING ILLINOIS STATE TEAM AT THE GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP GUY "WARD, twenty years old, by a score of 144 ex 150. A. W. KAHLER, eighteen years old, broke 142, taking second. Dr. FRANKLIN EDWARDS was second in the Preliminary Handicap, after shooting off the tie at 94. GEORGE LYON broke 93 in the Grand American, dropping into second place. ROLLO HEIKES was second high in the Professional Championship, breaking 143 ex 150, shooting his new Autoloading Gun. WILLIAM HEER, from Windy Kansas, defeated all the heavily handicapped shooters in the Grand American, breaking 91 from 21 yards in a gale of wind with his Remington. NOTE— The V. M. C .Co. takes this opportunity to thank the amateurs of America for their gteatly increased pat:onage at the Handicap. THE AMERICAN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP WAS WON BY U. M. C. ARROW SHELLS Won All the above events proving their superiority AGENCY, 313 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., Factory, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. ^..t.it.t.t. ■>.■;■»»«. ■H"t"t'l"t"H"H'»<"t"H"I"t"t»-t"H"t' VOLUME XLIX. No. 4 SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1906 Subscription $3.00 a Year -ngs $300.00 added 60. Run 200.00 61. Run 200.00 62. Run 200.00 63. Run 200.00 64. Interstate Relay Race — 9th day. Saturday, October fi. 65. Farewell Handicap, 1 mile. .$500.00 66. Run 200.00 67. Run 200.00 68. Run 200.00 69. Run 200.00 70. Interstate Relay Race — 10th day. Additional races will be given condi- tioned to horses actually in attend- ance. Entries for Harness Races and Running Stakes close September 1st; no entrance fees clue until day of race. Hopples on pacers of any age will be allowed. For Prize Lists, Entry Blanks and Race Conditions, address ROBT. II. COSGROTE, Secretary and Manager, 520 Prist Avenue, Spokane, Wash. THIS illustration shows our No. 7 $300 list gun. It is impossible to show by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this grade of gun, it can only be appreciated after you have handled .- and examined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or Whitworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature can produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line, 17 grades, ranging in price from $17.75 net to $300 list. Ithaca Gun Company - - Ithaca, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch, 2330 Alameda Ave., Alameda, Cal. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: 2330 Alameda Ave., Cor. Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co., Ithaca Gun Co., Gray & Davis, Smith & Wesson, E. C. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. Ballistite Dense Powder Empire Bulk Powder WINNER OF THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP BALLISTITE SUCCESS WILL BE Tournament results this last year has DUPICATED BY THE established its supremacy. EMPIRE BARER (EL HAMILTON, Coast Agents SAN FRANCISCO SACRA MENTO LOS ANGELES ANNUAL FAIR AND RACE MEETING —of— MONTEREY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION DISTRICT No. 7 SALINAS CITY, CAL. September 12 to 15, 1906 ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 27th, 1906 TROTTING No. 1.-2:13 Class No. 2— 2. IS Class No. 3—2:24 Class No. 4 — Horses without records. PACING .$400 No 5—2:10 Class . 300 No. G— 2:16 Class . . . . 400 No. 7 — 2-20 Class . 300 No. S — Horses without $400 300 400 ecords. . . 300 Running races to be given each day; over night entries. Moneys divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Entrance five per cent and five per cent additional from money winners. Member of National Trotting Association. Right reserved to declare off any races not filling satisfactorily. For entry blanks and conditions address Secretary, or Breeder and Sportsman. J. B. IVERSON, President. JOHN J. KELLY, Secretary, Salinas City, Cal. FIRST ANNUAL SALE SEPTEMBER 11, 1906 A draft from the Howard Cattle Co.'s Herd of Short-Horn Cattle 40 Head Registered Bulls 25 Head Registered Heifers WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION. The sale will be held on the farm, adjoin- ing NEWMAN, CAL., at 1:30 p. m. Write for Catalogue. HOWARD CATTLE CO., - San Mateo, Cal. FINE PASTURAGE NO WIRE FENCING. GOOD BOX STALLS AND BEST OF CARE given horses in any manner that owners may desire, at reasonable rates. For further particulars address MRS. CHASE, Sonoma, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d street. Oakland. Cal., Importers, Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle, Horses. Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so- licited. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. Saturday. August 18, 190G] THE BREEDER A X D SPORTSMAN' THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman i Established F. W, KELLEY, Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE; 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, . SAN FRAN P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. Terms — One Year S3; Six Months $1-75; Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley. P. O. Drawer 447, San Fran- cisco, California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. Grand Circuit. Ponghkeepsie August 13-17 Beadville August 20-24 Providence August 27— September 1 Hartford September 3-7 Syracuse September 11-14 Columbus September 17-121 Cincinnati September 24-29 California. Woodland ( Breeders ' Meeting) August 15- IS 3 i imento (State Fair) ... .August 25 — September 1 Salinas (Monterey Ag. Assn.) September 12-15. * Hanford (Central Cal, Pair) October 1-6 North Pacific Circuit. Salem, Or September 10-15 North Yakima, Wash September 17-22 .! ne. Wash September 24-29 Walla Walla, Wash October 1-6 Lewiston, Idaho October 8-13 Montana Circuit. Butte August 21 — Septt mbi r 4 Livingston September 10-14 Bozeman September 17-22 Great Falls September 24-28 State Fair, Helena October 1-6 Missoula October S '2 THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR will open at Sacramento on Saturday next, August 25th, under peculiar auspices. In the first place, the terms of a majority its Board of Directors expired some time ago, but they are still acting, as the Governor has refused to appoint their successors. As there is a State election this year and the Governor greatly desires to draw his salary for another term, he probably thinks it best to leave the members of a Board he has severely criticised in office, rather than to still further disturb their feelings by naming others in their places. This has left these mem- bers of the Board in a condition that is rather le- thargic toward the success of the Fair, and they can hardly be blamed. The last Legislature put a clause in the appropriation bill which prohibits pool sell- ing or bookmaking on the Fair grounds. This aroused the antagonism of a majority of the Board, and they evaded the law by selling the syndicate book privilege for $8,000, which money was entirely given for purses for runners, and then allowing the bookmakers to occupy a lot adjoining the Fair grounds, to w*~oh all who were on these grounds had free admission. This year a majority of the Board opposed this evasion of the law, and as there was no bookmakers' money for running races, it was announced by some of the Directors that none would be held. A program of trotting and pacing races was arranged after a long delay, which re- ceived quite a respectable list of entries, but the attempt to string it out through six days, when it is about sufficient for four, created a demand for running events to fill up the card, and an attempt is being made to raise money by subscription from i-e Sacramento people to provide for this end of the amusements. In spice of this lethargy and bad management of the racing program, a real energetic effort has been made by the Board and by the new secretary, Mr. Filcher, to secure a-hrst-class exhibit of live stock and also a commendable pavilion ex- hibit. At present writing it looks as if they had succeeded remarkably well, and this part of the i-air will be well worth going to see. There has never been a better opportunity for the State Fair '•' be a big success than is offered this year, when bounteous crops in the interior and the closing, by reason of the fire, of so many hotels and places of amusement thai have heretofore brought the country people to San Francisco in large numbers during August and September, has left this Fair the main drawing card for the residents of the interior who -e to leave home for a week or two during the immer. The fine live stock and pavljio* exhibits. together with a fairly good harness racing pro- gram, may make it a financial success in spirt- of the lethargy of a portion of the Board, and we sin cerely hope that every farmer, business man and taxpayer who believes the State . air should be something more than a gambling concession to a syndicate of bookmakers will make it a point to attend this year, and by their presence give denial to the claim so often heard in certain Quarters that the public will not attend unless there is a daily program of several running races, and that run- ning races cannot be given unless the money for purses is obtained from a syndicate of bookmakers. ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 27th for the harness events to be decided at the annual Fair and race meeting of the Monterey Agricultural Association to be held at the Salinas track which, by the way, is one of the best and fastest mile tracks on the Pacific Coast. There are eight purses, ranging from $300 to $400 each, and equally divided be- tween trotters and pacers. The entrance is 5 per cent. As the Hollister Association is to give a meet- ing the week immediately following the one at Salinas, the inducement to enter at both places should take all the harness horses to that section thai are not shipped to Oregon after the California State Fair. The Hollister program will be very much the same as the one advertised for Salinas, and which will be found in our advertising columns. Remember the date of closing is Monday, August 27th. THE HORSE SHOW* at the Spokane Interstate Fair, which opens this year September 24th. will be one of the chief features of this exposition. More prizes are offered and already more exhibitors have agreed to come with horses enough to make a de- partment greater than the horse department has been at any former Fair. Manager Robert H. Cos- grove is planning special features in order to give all the visitors a better opportunity to see these fine animals. One arrangement which he is mak- ing is to have the judging of the carriage, draft and coach horses in the open field in front of the grandstand on different afternoons of the Fair. This work will go on while racing is in progress, but it will enable thousands of people who usually do not get around to the horse stalls an opportunity to see these beautiful animals. Mr. Cosgrove also intends to have a parade of all the live stock some day of the Fair. AX EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY for horse owners and trainers to get together and talk over a harness racing circuit for California next year is offered by the State Fair. Nearly all the principal owners and breeders in California will be there, and it would not take much of an effort to start a movement that would result in a good circuit being formed. United action is all that is needed. A cir- cuit of seven or eight weeks, with $500 purses for the usual class events and a few stakes for larger amounts, would attract an entry list that would be large and profitable to the associations and fur- nish high-class racing. If the managers of seven or eight good mile tracks could get together in Janu- ary and announce programs for a summer circuit. California would soon be on the trotting map again, as prominently as she was in the old days. All we need is action and unity. with the exception of a white stripe around the body, and this is the only herd on the Coast. H. T. 1 "i Modesto will have on exhibit a he red-polled cattle, and .1 M .lames will bring his herd of brown Swiss all the way from North Ya- kima, Wash. Jersey herds will be exhibited by Thomas Waile of Perkins. Edwin Booth and L. F. Eaton ol Cosumnes, General William R. Shatter from his Bakersfield breeding farm; Shorthorn herds will be exhibited by .1. H, Gilde of Sacramento county. Judge Carroll Cook of San Francisco from his Glen Ellen, Sonoma county, ranch, and the Howard Cattle Company of San Francisco from their farm at Newman, Stanislaus county. ENFORCING THE RULE which prohibits drivers from carrying a timer while driving in a race may lead some to lose heats where they could have won if permitted to rate their horse by a watch, but it will undoubtedly make better drivers in the long run. Other things being equal, the driver or jockey who is a good judge of pace will land the most winners. The man who knows he is driving bis horse at a 2:10 clip when going round the turn or up the back stretch will drive a better rated mile than one who does not know what rate of speed his horse is showing until he splits on him at the quarter or half. This ability to judge pace is natural with some men, but it must be acquired by others, and taking away their watches during races will make those that desire to shine in their profession to put their minds on this very neces- sary qualification and aim to become expert at it. THE DAUGHTER OF NANCY HANKS. THE CATTLE EXHIBITS to be made at the Cali- fornia State Fair will be choice and extensive this year. The Kern Cattle Company is to exhibit a large herd of beef cattle raised in Arizona and fat- tened for the Eastern market in Kern county. Ulys- ses Strader of Stanislaus county will exhibit a herd of Dutch-belted cattle. These cattle are red-bodied, Nancy Hanks 2:04, who became lUeen of trotters when owned by that high i I -man. Com. J. Malcolm Forbes, and who is now the property of Hon. J. M. Johnson, president of the Xew England Trotting Horse Breeders' Association, has a fine bay filly by her side. It came Sunday night, July 29. and is by John A. McKerron 2 "I^, son of Nut- wood Wilkes and Ingar. by Director. Anna Titus, the second dam of John A. McKerron. was by Echo, who was by Hambletonian out of Fanny Filter, by Magnolia, the producing son of Seely's American Star. Director was by Dictator (sou of Hamble- tonian and Clara by Seely's American Star), out of Dolly, the great producing daughter of Mambrtno Chief. Nutwood W'ilkes was by Guy Wilkes, out of Lida W., by Nutwood (son of Belmont and Miss Russell). Guy W'ilkes trotted to a record of 2:15*4, and was by George Wilkes out of Lady Bunker, the producing daughter of Mambrino Patchen, she out of Lady Dunn, the producing daughter of Seely's American Star. Nancy Hanks is by Happy Medium (son of Hambletonian and Princess) out of Nancy Lee, .by Dictator, second dam Sophie, the producing daughter of Alexander's Edwin Forrest. There is a remarkable interweaving of thoroughly tested foundation strains in the tiny bit of flesh now nursed by Xancy Hanks, and students of breeding will follow its development with more than ordinary interest. Even now the prediction is made that the highly born filly will some day trot to a faster record than that held by her sire or her dam. — Chicago Horseman. NAPA STOCK FARM YEARLINGS. Geo. \V. Berry, superintendent of Mr. A. B. Spreckels' Napa Stock Farm, will leave for New York to-morrow in charge of 28 yearlings consigned by the farm to the salesring. The annual sales from this breeding farm of thoroughbreds have been highly successful in recent years. A large majority of the yearlings in the consignment are by the im- ported stallion Solitaire, that Mr. Spreckels pur- chased in England a few years ago. Everyone of Solitarire's get that have started has been returned a winner, which is a wonderful showing for this young horse. Mr. Berry takes his valuable charges East in two special cars, that will be attached to the fast passenger train and go through to Sheeps- head Bay in five days. They are the grandest look- ing lot of yearlings that ever left California. PLACER COUNTY FAIR. Great interest is being taken in the Placer County Fair to be held at Rocklin on September -4th and 25th. Cash donations already amount to about $700, to which will be added the entire gate receipts and concession moneys. Much interest is being excited by the many handsome silver cups already donated. The handsome cup to be given to the exhibitor of the twelve heaviest hen eggs will certainly be hotly contested for. Egg weighing has started, and will continue in most every home from now on until the day of the Fair. Cups are offered for a rock- drilling contest, 100-yard foot race, ladies' race on horseback, best dairy cow, best stallion, best stand- ard-bred colt and a host of other interesting con- tests. Exhibitions in steer tying and broncho riding will be among the prominent attractions. Tbe two days* racing program will be the best ever given in the county, and is to include a five-mil- race. The excellent half-mile track at Rocklin will be put in fine shape. Liberal premiums will be given for exhibits of live stock, poultry, fruit. and vegetables. Ex-State Veterinarian Dr. Blemmer ol in charge of the exhibitions. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN »■*♦* »|*»2mI»»Ihj»*I**J** « ,t. .;. .;. * * .1. * .;. * * .]. .>. * •!■ ■!■ ■!■ * * * *** Breeders'1 Meeting at Woodland (.tjnjnjrtjni» •J-"-!- *I* *I* {* *$"$' >j» »1« »I* *$**$■*♦« *fr tJH$»^MJ*-«}> *i*^"JT'{«^*«I«-^"$^*^'-*l"$^*'$"I*'I' >+• ■!«** BREEDERS' MEETING AT WOODLAND. Field Horses Beat the Favorites on Opening Day In Split Heats and Fast Time. There was never a better opening of what promises to be a very high class meeting than was furnished by the first day's racing at Woodland track on Wednesday, where the Pacific Coast Trot- ting Horse Breeders' Association is holding its seventeenth annual meeting this week. The track, which is a fast one, was in fine order, the attendance good for an opening day, while the racing was close enough and fast enough to arouse enthusiasm in every heat. Fred Chase & Co., who hold the pool selling privilege, did not find specula- tion very heavy, but he and his crew smiled and accepted a bid of $10 for choice with as much grace as could be expected under the circumstances, and with the same good nature they used to display when $100 was bid for choice in "the old days." The weather was hot, but there was a gentle breeze, and those dressed for it were not uncom- fortable. The track was in fine order, which is to the credit of Superintendent Chas. Spencer of the Woodland Stock Farm, who has tried hard to give the boys a track that would please them and result in fast time. , The ladies (and Woodland can furnish as many handsome, well dressed and wholesome looking ones as any place on earth) were out in large numbers, their light gowns making the grandstand a pretty picture. Yolo is quite a horse breeding county, and one sees more buggies and light rigs lined up along the fences and in the infield at a Woodland meeting than at any other track on the Coast. At the opening day Prof. E. P. Heald, president of the association, was present, as was Director F. H. Burke and others, and with Secretary Kelley worked arduously to have everything in shape for a suc- cessful meeting, and are succeeding. Messrs. C. F. Thomas and A. C. Stevens of Wood- land, with Mr. Ed. R. Smith of Los Angeles, were in the judges' stand and gave perfect satisfaction. Mr. Smith did the starting and did it well. The timers were Thos. Smith of Vallejo and P. J. Wil-lj liams of San Lorenzo. If" Before the regular program opened there were three different horses sent against time for records. Pat Davey drove La Siesta Stock Farm's mare, Wanda II, a full sister to The Roman 2:09%, to beat 2:30. She trotted a nice mile in 2:20% and can beat that time. Z. T. Rucker, who is now handling horses for Mar- tin Carter's Nutwood Stock Farm, then put two of the farm's products in the list. The first was Mamie Redmond by Nutwood Wilkes out of Ingar by Director, therefore a sister to the great John A. McKerron 2:04%, and Mr. Rucker drove her to just beat 2:20 if he could. She made the mile in 2:19% with seeming ease. He then drove the three-year- old filly, Louise Carter, by Chestnut Tom, a nicely ' rated mile in 2:24. Then the bell rang for the horses who were entered in the 2:24 class trot who were to race for a stake of $1,500. There were eight, just half of those originally entered, that came out to con- test for the rich prize. The big bay gelding, R. W. P., owned by Mr. R. W. Peterson of Santa Rosa, and trained this year by John Quinn, was made the favorite, but the Boodle mare, Little Louise, owned by Tom Montgomery of San Jose and driven by Will Durfee, had quite a following, and her presence in the field made the pools of R. W. P. against the field sell for seven money. In the first heat R. W. P. went out at a gait that made him look all over a winner and when he kept the lead and finished the heat a handy winner in the good time of 2:13%, the field buyers did not think they had much chance for their money. Little Lomse was a good second, however, and Dixie, a black horse of unknown breeding, driven by J. W. Zibbell, was a close third. Prince Gay, a handsome horse and a nice going trotter by Prince Ansel, was fourth in this heat and trotted it better than 2:15, so it -:an be seen that the first four horses were pretty close together. Chestnut Tom was fifth, Easter Bell sixth and Major Cook seventh, while Alma was be- hind the flag. Quinn took R. W. P. to the front In the second heat and around the far turn, and well down the stretch he maintained a good lead, but a hundred feet from the wire Durfee, who had been driving desperately the entire mile, began to come up on the Santa Rosa horse. Quinn saw the Boodle mare com- ing and began lifting his horse to the wire to stall off her rush. He succeeded in getting the heat by a neck, but those who watched his horse saw that R. W. P. was all in at the finish, while Little Louise ended the mile with a burst of speed that seemed to increase at every stride. The time was 2:15, and when the result of the heat was announced the backers of R. W. P. went to the pool box and switched to Durfee's mare to get even. This time their judgment was better, as she won in three straight heats, while R. W. P., who was really short of work and not in condition for a five-heat race, was unfortunately distanced in the last heat and got no money, although penalized with a fast record. Quinn drove him with good judgment throughout and the loss of the race was through -no fault of his. Easter Bell, a bay mare by Diablo, made an ex- cellent showing in the race, being second in two heats and winning second money, while Geo. Algeo made a wonderful drive with his stallion, Chestnut Tom, by Nutwood Wilkes, and gave Durfee a very elose call for the last heat, getting third money. Fourth money went to the association, both R. W. P. and Major Cook getting the flag in the last heat, while Prince Gay was distanced in the fourth, and Dixie withdrawn on account of lameness after the third. The winner is a handsome little mare by Boodle out of a mare by Azmoor, and looks like a 2:12 performer later in the season. Five horses lined up for the word in the pacing event for horses without records. The roan gelding, Dr. J., was made the favorite, while Friday, Louise A., Billy Dooley and Marguerite B. were sold as a field with as many buyers. Fred Chadbourne took the roan disciple of Aesculapius to the front early in the race, and when he landed him first at the wire in 2:13%, a majority thought it was an over but cashing tickets. Friday, driven by Pat Davey, an old trainer, was a good second, and Louise A. was third. The other two caught the red banner in their ■faces. j The second heat was in 2:12%, with the Doctor still in front, although he pulled a cart. But Davey was an amateur no longer. He was a professional, as he had now driven a horse in a race for money and he was gaining confidence in himself and his horse. After the heat he told Mr. Burke, owner of Friday, that he would win sure, and win he did in straight heats, the first in 2:11%, the fastest heat of the day, and the others in 2:15 and 2:16%, with Dr. J. so tired in the last mile that he finished third. Friday was purchased by Mr. F. H. Burke for a saddle horse, but while riding him one day on the track alongside a yearling that Davey was work- ing, Mr. Burke found he could pace quite, fast, and concluded to give him a trial. He hooked him to a sulky and the sorrel son of Monroe S. was soon showing miles in 2:25. His training has all been done since May last, and he gives every evidence of being a good horse in the 2:10 class next season. The last race of the day was the 2:16 pace, and while it had to go over under the sundown rule after three heats were paced, it furnished a great race, and we regret not being able to give the winner in this issue. But from the way it looked when the third heat was ended first money will go to Sir John S., a son of Diablo, that is an own brother to the trotting mare Easter Bell, winner of second money in the 2:24 trot. The old veteran, Dennis Gannon, who was driv- ing horses fifty years ago, started Lady Shamrock by Grover Clay in this race and she was made favorite against Sir John S. and Little Medium, as a field. The first heat was a duel between Sir John and the Lady, and they came down the stretch with the latter in the lead, but the former gaining on her at every stride. Mr. Vance evidently had every confidence in his horse being able to beat the mare through the stretch, but he did not make his drive quite soon enough, and although Sir John showed wonderful speed and was gaining at every stride, he failed to put his nose in front of hers at the wire, and the judges called it a dead heat, which decision was received with cheers. The time was 2:14%. The next heat Vance took no chances, and when 2 1 1 7 2 2 3 (Saturday, August 18, 1906 the stretch was reached set sail for the wire with the Diablo stallion. The little mare and her aged driver were both game and they put up a great finish, but the stallion seemed to have any amount of speed and beat her out in 2:13% and came back the next heat the same way in 2:13 flat. Lady Shamrock was not beaten a length in this heat. Sun- down came and ihe race goes over until to-morrow. Summaries: ,-^t California Stake, 2:24 Class Trotters— $1,500: Little Louise, br. m. by Boodle-Azmoor ( Durfee) 2 Easter Bell, b. m. by Diablo-Alcan- tara Jr. (Vance) 6 Chestnut Tom, ch. s. by Nutwood Wilkes (Algeo) 5 R. W. P., b. g. by Lynwood W. (Quinn) 1 Major Cook. b. g. by Chas. Derby ( Dunlap) 7 Prince Gay, ch. g. by Prince Ansel ( Spencer) 4 3 4 Dixie, blk. g. untraced (Zibbell) 3 5 6 Alma, b. m. by Dexter Prince (White- head) d Time — 2:13%, 2:15, 2:17, 2:17. Pacing, Horses Without Records — $500. Friday, ch. g. by Monroe S.-Easter Wilkes (Davey) 2 Dr. J., rn. g. by Doctor Hicks-Single- ton (Chadbourne) 1 Louise A., b. m. by Hambletonian Wilkes (Whitehead) 3 Billy Dooley, b. g. by Bay Bird (Free- man) d Marguerite B., br. m. by Bay Bird I Knuckles) d Time— 2:13%, 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:15, 2:16%. 4 3 5 d 2 111 12 2 3 3 3 3 2 A PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. The Los Angeles Harness Horse Association has been formed for the purpose of handling future har- ness races. The personnel of the board of directors gives an idea of what the sport may be, says the Los Angeles Times. The capital stock is $10,000, divided into shares of $25 each, and it is the intention to place this stock in small blocks among as many business men as possible, and this is being done at this time. The officers chosen are: C. A. Canfield, president; Ed. Dolorey, vice president; Robert Smith, secretary, and L. J. Christopher, treasurer. These men are also directors and the other directors are J. H. Behon, George A. Pounder, Byron Erkenbrecher, Charles Sadler and Dr. William Dodge. It is more than possible that the association will be an important factor in the local race-track situa- tion, for while Agricultural Park was used for the recent meeting, and will probably be used again this fall, it is not impossible that the association will build its own track. Agricultural Park is too valuable for racing purposes and it is not likely that it will be used that way after next year, for the town lot men have it on their list, if the owner- ship question can ever be settled. Just what the association has in view at this time, will not be known until after the next meeting of the directors, which will be held in a few days. The recent meet- ing was the only one for years from which a surplus remained after the meet was over and the harness horsemen are very much encouraged at the pros- pects. Harness racing in Southern California received a great impetus last week when the association com- pleted a four days' meet, during which the best trotting and pacing stock of the State was seen to advantage, and under conditions that permitted not only great speed performances, but gave the public a line on the material that is to, in future, furnish entertainment at these meetings. The descendants of Alma Mater were very prominent among the winners last week in several race tracks. Frank Yoakum, that reduced the Binghamton, N. Y., track record from 2:11% to 2:07% is one of them. Ashland Dorf, that won at Lima, O., and equalled the trotting record of that track 2:14%, in the third heat, is another. Carakina, that won the 2:27 pace at Mon- treal on the 19th inst and made a record of 2:22%, is another, and so is Tobin, that won the 2:20 pace at the same meeting on the 20th inst. Other descendants of this famous daughter of Mambrino Patchen and the thoroughbred Estella are Billie W. 2:14%, that won at Watertown, N. Y.; El Milagro, that won the 2:12 trot, and Italia, that won the 2:19 pace at Al- bany, N. Y., on the 20th inst. — American Horse Breeder Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson 's Napa Soda. • Saturday, August 18, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN t ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ i ■!■ ■!■ ■:■ ■i-l'»H»H"H-W'M4'H» ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■»■ ■!■ ■!• ■!■ ■!■ •!• •!■ NOTES AND NEWS Friday 2:11% by Monroe S. Dr. J. 2:12,/£ by Doctor Hicks. Sir John 3. 2:13 by Diablo. Lady Shamrock 2:14*4 by Grover Clay. All neW comers to the 2:15 pacing ligt. ft. W. P. 2:13% by Lynwood W. Little Louise 2:17 by Boodle. Two new graduates front the green class, All the above on the opening day of the Breeders' meeting at Woodland. One hundred in the shade at Woodland, but not oppressive. 0 Pat Davey drove a good race with Friday. Will Durfee seems to have his old habit of getting urst money in races that are hard to win. Geo. Algeo, who was an amateur last year, did J some excellent driving in the 2:24 trot and got third money with his horse Chestnut Tom, formerly T. C. He came near stealing the last heat from Will Durfee in a tremendous drive. The mare Easter Bell that took second money in the $1500 trot and the pacer Sir John S. 2:13 that won two heats in the 2:16 pace on Wednesday, are own brother and sister. They are by Diablo 2:09*4 out of a mare by Alcantara Jr. Easter Bell looks like one that will make a very fast performer. Mr. -F. J. Kilpatrick of New York, one of a firm that has already contracted to erect several class A buildings in the burned district of San Francisco, and who is one of New York's best amateur reins- men, is taking in the Woodland races this week. - Sir John S. 2:13 by Diablo looks like a pacer that would be able in the future to be a contestant for the honor of being Diablo's fastest performer. He is six years old and never raced until this year and looks as though 2:10 would be easy for him now. Dennis Gannon, who was driving horses when the ». most of us were in our swaddling clothes, drove a very game race with Lady Shamrock in the 2:16 pace. The first heat of the race, when he made a dead heat with Vance driving Sir John S., was one of the most exciting ever seen on a race track and Mr. Gannon was not all out at the finish, as he drove the next two heats with as much endurance and gameness as he did the first. Little Medium, the four-year-old by Dictatus Me- dium, was a little outclassed in the 2:16 pace at Woodland, but paced a game race. He will improve with age. The Dixon contingent is at Woodland with a big valise to carry home their winnings in the pacing division of the big colt stake. The long distance trotter, Ed. Bryan, record 4:45 for two miles and 7:30 for three miles, on August 1 made another record by trotting two miles to wagon over the Eagle half-mile track at Manoa near Phila- delphia in 4:59. The bay trotter, as in his long distance races last year, was driven by William Robinson, who rated the horse skillfully and even though the track was in none too good condition succeeded in beating the time, 5:14, te set out to beat by 15 seconds. "In the spring of 1876," says a writer, "I pur- chased a horse that had the fault of impatience to an unusual degree. Just as soon as he felt the motion of a person getting into the carriage he would start, and if not allowed to go he would back so violently as, In several instances, to break something. I adopted the following plan with him: would drive him around in a small circle and bring him around to the same place again. If he would not stand I would take another turn, sometimes going through the operation three or four times. In a short time he was completely cured and would stand quietly for a family of six to get in." Sidney Dillon has seven new performers this year "already yet." A driving club has been organized at Oxnard, Cal., and a good half mile track is being constructed which will be finished in a week or so. Quite a number of horses will he put In training as soon as the track is completed. It was Myron McHenry who landed Ann Direct winner of the M. and M. and not Ben Walker, as the dispatches stated. Blacklock 2:07%, about whose speed so many sen- sational stories have been told, has been purchased by C. K. G. Billings, from his former owner, W. H. Stubblefield, Oran, Mo., at a long price. His record was taken at the recent Libertyville meeting, where he also paced a mile in a workout in 2:05%. After the Libertyville meeting he was shipped to Daven- port, la., where Trainer Rush is said to have worked him in 2:01%. From Davenport he went to Decatur, where a mile in 2:03%, last half in :59, was claimed. Mr. Billings at once sent Murray Howe and a veterinary to Decatur, and upon finding the horse to be sound, he was soon purchased. He was sent to Cleveland, where "Doc" Tanner will take charge of him. Blacklock Is a black stallion by Cuckoo 9273, son of Ambassador 1496, he by Geo. Wilkes. The dam of Blacklock is by Brown John, a non-standard horse. Ira Barker Dalziel, veterinary dentist, has re- moved his place of business and stables to 620 Oc- tavia street, where he has fitted up well appointed quarters and will be ready at all times to attend to the wants of horse owners in his line. Battleton 2:0994 died July 24 at Highlawn Stock Farm, Independence, Fa., of lung fever. He was sired by Rex Americus (4) 2:11%, dam Caprice, by Almont Jr. 1829. He took his record at Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1898, in a race won by Gayton 2:08%. Lady Gail Hamilton 2:08% is the third 2:10 trot- ter for the great young sire Oakland Baron 2:09%. The other two are Rythmic 2:06% and Baron de Shay 2:08%. Zombro 2:11 is the only son of McKinney to date who has sired a 2:10 performer. He has to his credit Zephyr 2:07% and Italia 2:09%. Geers has driven the Chamber of Commerce win- ner for three consecutive seasons. Wig Wag 2:16% died at Vienna, Austria, last month. Ed. Benyon has sold the three-year-old colt The Native, by Moko, to General W. B. Chisholm, Cleve- land, for $7,500. He is in all the Futurities. We hear a lot about the German coach stallion as a sire of coach and carriage horses, and many of them are brought to this country, but it is a noteworthy fact that Germany, with all her elabor- ate and costly machinery for the encouragement of horse-breeding, imports more horses and exports fewer than any other country in Europe. In 1902 Germany bought 111,667 horses from her neigh- bors, the largest number— 35,691 — coming from Russia. Denmark supplied 21,691 horses, Belgium 20,963, France 6,213 and England 1,020. The Rus- sian horses were worth about $90 per head, the French about $290 per head, while those obtained from us were valued at about $390 per head. Good saddle, carriage and draught horses are always in demand in Germany, and the American Consul at Leipzig states that the best of these are always Imported. 2:11% has been sold to Mr. S. Patrick of Chicago, Illinois. A. C. Ruby, the well known draft horse importer, of Pendleton, Oregon, left Antwerp, Belgium, July 28th, with forty head of fine stallions selected by him in France and Belgium. He expects to reach Pendleton with the shipment about August 20. High-grade harness horses in both the light and heavy classes are very scarce in New York and there is but little likelihood of dealers having a better or larger selection to offer to customers than they had at the opening of the fall trade last year. Judging by the prices at which breeders are will- ing to part with their trotting-bred carriage-horse offerings, the opening of the fall trade wiil see a sharp advance in prices. J. B. Rogers, who has been manager of the Baker County Fair and Speed Association since its incep- tion, has resigned, and Elmer Hogoboom of Walla Walla has been elected manager with full control of the grounds. Elmer is a young man well quali- fied to fill the position, having had a great deal of experience on race tracks. He is a son of the well- known horseman William Hogoboom of Walla Walla. The track at Baker City Is kept in good condition and everything looks bright for a big fair this fall. According to statistics compiled by the United States census bureau, there is a uniform and steady increase to the carriage and wagon building indus- try in this country, which the present popularity of motor driven vehicles has affected but little. Capital to the amount of $126,320, 604 Is invested in the carriage and wagon building Industry, ac- cording to the estimate of the latest reports, an Increase of 15 per cent over the capital Invested four years ago. The total valuation of the output of these factories annually is estimated at $153,710,- 934, an increase of 11 per cent over the output of four years ago. o GOVERNMENT COMPELLED TO RENT HORSES. i>ha r-aiifrtrnia naclner stallion Jonesa Basler Facing a shortage of horses for the army manuev- ers at American Lake, the Government has been forced to advertise that it will pay $1.50 per day for the use only of suitable mounts during the nine weeks of the encampment, says the Seattle Post- Intelligencer. A few days ago an attempt was made to secure 100 good horses for the use of officers and orderlies during the maneuvers. To the surprise of the local quartermaster's department, the greatest difficulty was found in getting a score or so of horses. After considerable trouble fifty horses were secured by outright purchase. Now there are no more horses that will at all answer the purpose to be bought for anything except an exorbitant price. And the Government is forced to advertise for horses to rent. With equine mounts at $1.50 a day for nine weeks, there will be a heavy drain on the appropriation for the encampment's incidental expenses. Twelve years ago in Eastern Washington men were killing horses by the hundreds. They were worth literally less than nothing, for there was ab- solutely no market in some sections, and the hard times were causing a shortage in everything except live stock. Eleven years ago there was a bounty for killing stallions In two or three counties of Eastern Wash- ington. Horses were often sold by the dozen and many really good 1,000 and 1,100-pound horses were given away or sold for a dollar or two. Then somebody began sending horse meat to France for canning, and somebody else sent it East. Soon the stock market was not overstocked. In a year or two the country began to recover from its depression, and from then on the price of horses has steadily risen. WTith the immense amount of railroad construction work, of street improvements in many cities, or farming on a large scale, and with the contraction of the once limitless ranges, horses are getting com- paratively scarce. Today ordinary combination rid- ing and driving horses bring from $150 up, and good ones from $250 up. But even at these prices the $1.50 per day rent offered by the Government is a high bid, and it is very likely that horses will be driven to the Puget Sound country from Eastern Washington, where they are less scarce. At present the quartermaster's department wants but fifty more, but a much larger numb, ably be needed. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 18, 1906 SIZEO UP BY VOLUNTEER. Some of the California trotters that started at the Cleveland meeting are thus written about by "Volunteer" in the Horse Review: The most spectacular trotting in the race was done by the little far-western mare, Helen Norte. There was a scrimmage on the first turn in the first heat, she was interfered with, made a standstill break and, when she recovered, was almost a double- distance out. I glanced back from the leaders a moment later and noticed that she was racing away, far behind, at a runaway clip. It was then too late to catch her the last half, but I timed her the last quarter in 30% seconds, and she was pulled up just before she reached the wire. At that, she was flagged; but the judges placed her on the "un- avoidable accident" clause. In the next heat she scored in tenth place and got off at least four lengths back. I split on her the middle half in 1:02%, and the last three-quarters in 1:33%. She finished a very close fourth, beating Oro, who had both run and trotted fast. As she was at least two lengths closer to Golddust Maid at the finish than at the start, she certainly trotted in 2:06%, and perhaps even faster, and she was never within sev- eral places of the pole. In the third heat she got away better, was closer up throughout, and was a sizzling third. She trotted the heat as fast as did the winner — 2:07% — and was separately timed the last quarter in :30%. Prom these things I predict that Helen Norte is apt to go a sky-rocket mile one of these fine days if she gets away well on some parlor track. It looked, to some people, as if McKinney 2:11% would surely have had another 2:10 trotter had Hel- man driven Mack Mack 2:12% differently at the fin- ishes in the 2:12 trot, in all three heats of which Lake Queen just managed to beat him out, in 2:10%, 2:0S% and 2:09. With a little stronger effort by Helman it seemed as if his horse might have won, and not lost the verdict, but he seemed to tire before Mack Mack did it. It was said, however, by those who have seen the big gelding in his work this sea- son, that he will not stand much of the whip and that had he been "gone after" more strenuously, he would have slowed up instead of rushed forward. But I must say that, if this is so, appearances can be indeed misleading; he certainly did not give me that impression. Mack Mack is not a sound horse, but he is a high-class trotter, and in some ways he reminds me of Sweet Marie 2:04%, his famous rela- tive, as she was two years ago. I tack on the last clause of the foregoing sentence because Sweet Marie, as she is today, is a greatly changed mare from two years ago. So much so that at least one horseman who is known all over Amer- ica and has not seen her trot nearly all of her great races, did not recognize her Tuesday morning when Alta McDonald brought her out to work her. It is somewhat difficult to explain in just what the change consists— but it has affected her entire appearance. For one thing, she is differently balanced. In the past she has always worn a pair of bell quarter boots and has been unable to wear a close-fitting heel- boot. McDonald determined last spring that she could and should wear the latter, and after consider- able effort balanced her to do so. In the process he also found himself able to lighten her of two ounces of weight in her shoe and one in her toe-weight. This in turn led to his being able to lower her head, which she had been carrying checked pretty high. The total result was the change alluded to, which is not only a change of gait, but a change of poise and a change of outline also. Sweet Marie now goes with a cleaner, snappier, preciser stroke than ever before. She has lost the slight "dwell" that I used at times to observe in her action. Nor does she make those occasional lunges that she was wont to. She has fined up, also; does not carry so much belly and is altogether improved in every respect. As stated, she was given strong work Tuesday morn- ing. No mile was faster than 2:10, but in one in just 2:10 she trotted the last half in 1:00% and the last quarter in 29% seconds, with a runner at her head. Her speed and momentum at the wire were tremendous, and the spectacle she presented coming through the stretch— which was then, fortunately, al- most free of other horses— was one of the most su- perb that I have ever witnessed. The sense of com- bined velocity and power she conveyed to the on- looker was quite indescribable. Since that moment I have marked her as sure to trot in 2:03 this year, with any kind of decent luck. Thomas's converted pacer, Irish, after his exhibi- tion of speed in the 2:17 class on Wednesday, must be considered, although without a record, as one of the fastest and stoutest trotters in training. A group of horsemen in the grandstand became deeply interested in timing him separately the last halves of his miles. In the first and second heats his time for the mile, from where he went away, was exactly that of the winner— 2:12% and 2:10%. I timed him separately the last halves of these heats in 1:02% and 1:02%, and the third quarters, in which he trot- ted around the field and far out in the track, both better than 31 seconds. In neither heat did he make the slightest mismovement. In the third he made a standstill break near the eighth, then swerved al- most to the outer rail. He was 41 seconds in reach- ing the quarter. From there the clip that he trotted was amazing. He covered the last three-quarters in 1:35 1-5, trotted the third quarter, around the upper turn, in 30 2-5 seconds, and the last half in 1:02 1-5, and finished pulled up. As a pacer Irish used to behave badly, and last week at Windsor, in his first race as a trotter, gave a poor account of himself. Here at Cleveland Thomas seemed afraid to bring him up with the other horses at the score and went off lengths be- hind them; but it is my opinion that the gelding will learn to go away in front later on. Those who saw him raced at the pace — at which gait he acquired a four-year-old record of 2:08% in 1904 — will recall his then somewhat rolling, sprawling gait. It is said that he also showed this tendency at the trot at first. But it is gone now. He has a lot of action, but when he is -straight, at top speed, he is as grandly gaited a trotter as one could wish to see. In fact, he seems to be perfectly "hung up." He is a big gelding — over 16 hands, I think — and he strikes the ground pretty hard ,in which respect he re- sembles his sire, Monterey 2:09%, the white-faced, white-legged Sidney stallion whose prodigious speed is not described by his record. McHenry's driving of Ann Direct elicited a tumult of applause and admiration, but Curry's driving of Brilliant Girl was somewhat severely criticized. The California mare won the first heat impressively. In the second the issue looked to be between her and Kenneth Mac, and she had disposed of the high-going little stallion and seemed to have it safe at the dis- tance, when Jack appeared to be easing her. Then came McHenry's cyclonic rush on the outside with the daughter of Direct. The clamor that was roused woke Curry to the new danger; he looked over his right shoulder and saw the brown mare coming like avenging fate and McHenry's set, tense face behind her. Instantly he picked up Brilliant Girl and in a moment more went to the whip, only to be beaten by the narrowest of margins. It was a general criti- cism that he was caught napping; others contended that had he not gone to the whip his mare would not have slowed up on him, as she did right at the wire, as she was soft and would not stand for a drub- bing, but if driven with reins and voice might yet have won. After Brilliant Girl won the Shaw purse on Thurs- day, in which Ann Direct finished nowhere, these comments were renewed. So I asked Jack about it. He said that such criticism was unjust; that he had not been caught napping, but that the true reason was the condition of Brilliant Girl that day. She was suffering from a sexual disorder peculiar to mares, which did not affect her in the first heat, in which nothing forced her to a drive; but in the sec- ond, as is not unusual in such cases, she "shut up" when brought to one because of it. As for her being a soft mare — of which I was repeatedly assured — she acted anything but that on Thursday, for she came from behind in the stretch in two heats and stood the hardest kind of a drive to win the first one from Nanco in 2:09%. It pleased many people to see Jack win an important race; he is easily one of the best liked men in the sulky, beside which he is always out to win, whenever and wherever possible. It seemed a palpable error of judgment to start Ann Direct the second time after her victory in the classic, and her poor showing detracted much from her earlier good one. She did not lack speed, for I timed her separately the last half of the second heat, Thursday, in 1:04%, and last quarter in :31%; but she seemed sore and was very unsteady, side-reining and breaking disastrously on the first turn each time. Mr. Salisbury's penchant for starting a horse two or three times a week when one is known to be good is well known; but it has shelved more horses than it has ever "won out" with, so far as my observation goes. There is a limit to the capacity .of every race horse, no matter how game or willing. Is it not bet- ter to keep within it, than to overstep it and cause, like enough, permanent damage? QUALITY BEFORE SIZE. It has frequently been asserted that quality is a more important factor than size in determining the market value of a horse. This was strikingly il- lustrated at an auction sale of saddle horses in New York city recently. There were twenty-three animals sold, and the smallest one of the lot, the bay gelding ^. r Little Acorn, only 14% hands high, brought $1,250, which was the highest price paid for any of the offer- ings, and $225 more than was paid for the 16-hand bay gelding Big Oak that brought $1,025. The amount received for the twenty-three head was $13,985, an average of about $608. There were four in the lot whose heights were 14-1%, 14-2, 14-3 and 14-3 hands respectively. The prices which they brought were $1,250, $900, $675 and $600, respectively, a total of $3,425, or an average of $856.25 per head. There were four in the lot that stood 16 hands each and the prices obtained for them respectively were $1,025, $700, $680 and $500, a total of $2,905 for the four, which is an average of $726.25 per head. This is $130 less per head for the 16-hand horses than was received for those that were only 14-3 hands high or under. Buyers are becoming more critical every year. Those horse breeders who recognize this fact and aim to produce quality, beauty and style, as well as size in both harness and saddle stock, will find the busi- ness much more profitable than those who breed for size alone, regardless of the more valuable qualities. Size is a desirable attribute, but unless combined with quality it will not command much money in the sales ring, hence it is poor policy for any breeder to sacri- fice quality for size. The demand for good saddle horses has never been better in the New York city market than it is this season, judging from the reports of the dealers there and prices obtained for good ani- mals.— American Horse Breeder. Edwin Gaylord of Denver has been trying to get out of the trotting business for the last two seasons and has about succeeded in doing so, says Field and Farm. He recently sold the fast trotting mare Con- fienza 2:12% to the Irwin Brothers of Laramie, Wyom- ing. He still retains the mare Delight by Allerton but will sell her. The latest pet of the Denver matinee crowd is Fred Roberts' Briney K., a big rangy trotter from California, who jumped out the other day and upset all the calculations by beating the time-honored Jim Ferry in doing the half turn in 1:06%. At the same matinee the good mare Martha B., driven by Roberts, and paced by a running horse, hung up a new record for'the year, pacing a half mile in 1:03%. Alpha W. 2:0S, now making her tenth campaign in Chas. DeRyder's string, is still a remarkable pacing race mare. She is twelve years old, made her first standard record of 2:25 at two, and has been at it ever since. Her winning heats are getting close to the 100 mark. The present is probably her last campaign, as she was bred to Star Pointer 1:59% the past spring. J. A. Grove, who is working a string of horses at the Concord track, reports them all in good condition and the track in fine shape. The annual meeting of the California Live Stock Breeders' Association will be held in Sacramento Tuesday, August 28th. The business meeting will be held at the Capital Hotel at 5:30 P. M., and the open meeting at the State Capitol at 8 P. M. A good pro- gram is being prepared and every effort will be made to make the evening session one of great interest and value to the live stock men. - Ben Benjamin, the best all-around sporting writer on the coast, has returned from his Eastern trip and is again directing the sporting pages of the San Fran- cisco Chronicle. Trotting horsemen appreciate the fact that the Chronicle now prints the summaries of the Grand Circuit races, and it is the only coast daily that does. The Central California Fair will be held at Hanford this year, opening October 1st, and continuing six days. A good program of races will be advertised. Gay Bingen is certainly a good three-year-old. He beat a field of four in the three-year-old trotting stake at Buffalo in 2:15%, 2:14% ,2:14%. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, _Bt C-, is an ideal place fp spend your summer vacation, Edwin S. 2:08 was just outside the money in the 2:08 pace at Poughkeepsie, won by Gratt in two heats in 2:05% and 2:06. At that he finished in front of such fast ones as Bolivar 2:04%, Ecstatic 2:04% and four others, Saturday, August 18, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN BUFFALO SUMMARIES. Monday, August 6th. 2:07 trot, Lenox Hotel, purse $2,000; best two in three — Mainsheet, blk. h. by Director General (Thomas) 2 1 1 Angiola, b. m. (Ames) 1 2 3 Turley, br. h. ( Geers) 3 3 2 Kid Shea, b. g. (Rosemire) Dis. Aristo, b. g. (Walker) Dis. Time — 2:06%, 2:09, 2:08%. Match race, pacers, for 2-year-olds; half mile heats; best two in three — Eva Hal. blk. m. by Direct Hal (White) 1 1 Princess Direct, blk m. by Direct Hal (Allen) 2 2 Time— 1:09, 1:07%. 2:13 trot, purse $1,500; best two in three — Lake Queen, b. m. by Red Lake (Rose- mire) 8 1 1 Roberta, b. m. by Allie Wilkes (McHenry). 12 5 Mack Mack, b. g. (Helman) 12 4 2 Emboy, b. g. ( McDonald) 2 7 9 Morone, blk. g. (Gerrity) 3 3 4 Irish, ch. g. ( Thomas) 4 10 3 Kinstress, b. g. (Clark) 5 5 7 Betty Brook, b. m. (Titer) 6 6 6 Arable Rose, b. m. (Held) 9 8 8 Charlie Atwood, s. h. (Valentine) 10 9 10 Paul Kruger. b. g. (Barnes) 7 Dis. Charlie T., blk. g. (Curry) 11 Dis. Rosa Bonheur, b. m. (Weber) Dis. Lord Quex, b. g. (Baker) Dis. Whiten Wilkes, b. s. (Benyon) Dis. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:08%. 2:06 pace, purse $1,500; three heats — The Friend, b. s. by Heir at Law (McCargo) 114 Texas Rooker, b. h. by Texas (Snow) 3 2 1 Hal Chaffln. br. h. by Brown Hal (Geers) ..632 Red Bird, b. m. (Cox) 2 7 3 Bolivar, b. g. ( Walker) 4 5 6 Geary, ch. g. (McEwen) 5 4 7 Allerson, gr. h. (McMahon) 7 6 5 Peruna, b. g. (L. Murphy) Dis. Gratt, b. s. (Spencer) Dis. Riley B., blk. g. (Erskine) Dis. Time— 2:07, 2:05%, 2:08. Tuesday, August 7th. No races were held on Tuesday owing to a heavy rain which made the track unfit for racing.. Wednesday, August 8th. The Introduction, three-year-old pacers, purse $1,000— Brendo-York, b. m. by Moko, dam Grace Simmon (Nuckles) 1 1 1 Kelly, b. g. by Baron-More, dam Miss Van Tassel (Chandler) Dis. Elizabeth, b. f. (Cox) Dis. Time— 2:10%, 2:14, 2:14%. The Preparation, purse $1,000 — Gay Bingen, br. c. by Bingen, dam Gaiety Girl (Brady) 1 1 1 Ed. Custer, ch. c. by Baron More, dam Now- aday (Chandler) 2 2 2 Quiesta, b. f. (Nolan) 3 Dis. The Abbe, b. c. (B. White) Dis. Time— 2:15%, 2:14%, 2:14%. The Liquid Veneer, 2:04 pace, purse $2,000 — Lstatic, b. m. by Oratorio, dam Ethelwin (Lang) 1 1 3 Baron Grattan, b. c. by Grattan, dam Mary Camaleon (Geers) 3 2 1 Maud Keswick, b. m. (James) 4 3 2 Nervolo, b. h. (Murphy) 2 4 4 Charley Hayt, b. s. (Kane) Dis. Time— 2:05%, 2:04%, 2:07%. The Lafayette Hotel, 2:16 trot, purse $2,000— Nutboy, b. g. by Nutpine. dam Grace Smug- gler ( McHenry ) 1 1 1 Dr. Chase, ch. g. by Dietetic, dam Crazy Jane, (Garagar) 2 3 5 Captain Bai an, b. s. (Day) 4 2 4 Imperial Allerton. br. s. (Snow) 7 4 2 Belle Isle. b. m. (Reap) 3 5 3 Cazarina Dawson, b. m. (McCargo) 5 6 7 Bow Catcher, b. g. (McCarthy) 8 7 6 Indis. br. m. (Eldridge) 6 Dis. Ann Direct, blk. m. (Walker) Dis. Fashoda. b. m. (Geers) Dis. Directness, ch. g. (McMahon) Dis. Time— 2:09%, 2:10, 2:10%. Prince Hal, b. g. by Star Hal, dam Lady S. (Snow) 2 2 1 Bonanza, b. g. (Thomas) 4 3 3 Blackbird, blk. g. (Curry) 3 6 8 Eudora, blk. m. (Valentine) 9 4 4 Auto, ch. g. (Rocks) 10 9 5 Daphne Direct, blk. m. (Walker) 13 5 7 Miss Adbell, b. m. (Kinney) 6 8 6 Bonalet, br. in. (Benyon) 8 7 9 Lemaitre, br. s. (Geers) 5 d Ed C, br. g. (Hogan) 7 d Custer, r. g. (Hall) 11 d Doris B., b. f . (Allen and Latimer) 12 d Time— 2:05%, 2:05%, 2:07%. Empire State 2:10 trot, purse filO.OOO — Gold Dust Maid (Geers) 117 Oro, blk. s. (McCarthy) 3 3 1 The President, br. h. (Loomis) 2 2 2 Robert A., b. m. (Kinney) 7 6 4 The Phantom, blk. h. (Walker) 5 5 6 Belle C, br. m. (Higbee) 9 7 5 Helen Norte, b. m. (Rutherford) 6 8 • Alexander, b. g. (Stimson) 8 d Lady Mowry, b. m. (Cecil) d Watson, ch. g. (Benyon) d •Disqualified. Time— 2:07%, 2:08%, 2:09%. 2:16 class pacing, purse $2,000 — Ardelle, b. m. by J. H. L., dam by Yeiser Boy (Geers) 1 1 1 Billy Seal, br. s. (Cox) 3 2 2 Captain Derby, b. g. (Eldridge) 2 4 5 Italia, b. m. (Nichols) 4 3 3 F. J. Park, br. g. (Rea) 6 6 4 Tipko, b. h. (Stockney) 5 5 6 Cassius, b. h. (Benyon) d Bonnie Steinway, ch. h. (Bunch) d Time— 2:07, 2:07, 2:07%. 2:09 class, trotting, purse $1,000— Lady Gail Hamilton, blk. m. by Oakland Baron-Jennie Hulz (Geers) Ill W. J. Lewis, b. g. (Smith) 5 2 2 Aristo, b. m. (Walker) 2 4 4 Tuna, br. m. (Curry) 3 3 7 Van Zant, b. m. (Devereaux) 4 6 3 John Taylor, gr. g. (Grady) 6 7 5 John Caldwell, b. g. (Thompson) 7 5 6 Time— 2:08%, 2:08%, 2:09. Friday, August 10. 2:21 pace, purse $1,000 — Princess Helen, b. m. by the Beau Ideal (McDonald) 1 1 1 Country Boy, b. g. by Allie Wilkes (Cox).. 5 2 3 J. T. Hanlon, blk. g. (Rea) 4 4 2 Moore, b. g. (Murphy) 2 5 5 Director Joe, blk. g. (Demarest) 3 3 4 Baldy, b. g. (Snow) 6 d Bessie Earl, ch. h. (Geers) 7 d Hal Gavin, r. g. (McEisy) d Carlisle Wilkes, br. h. (Carlisle) d Tommy Burns, b. g. (McCarthy) d Time— 2:09%, 2:08%, 2:11%. 2:21 trot, purse $1,000— Brilliant Girl, b. m. by Jas. Madison (Curry) 111 Oliver Moore, b. g. by Bert Oliver (Conroy) 3 3 2 Ann Direct, blk. m. (Walker) 2 6 4 Add, b. g. (Lattimer) 6 2 6 Jessie Benyon, b. m. (Benyon) 4 4 3 Billy H„ b. g. (Murphy) 5 5 5 Directa, b. m. (McCarthy) d Time— 2:13%, 2:12%, 2:11%. Free-for-all trot, purse $1,500 — Sweet Marie, b. m. by McKinney, dam Lady Rivers ( Macdonald) 1 1 1 Snyder McGregor, ch. g. by Gilman Mc- Gregor (Hogan) 2 2 2 Wentworth. blk. g. (McCargo) 3 3 3 Time— 2:10%, 2:08, 2:09%. 2:17 pace, purse $1,000 — Fred R, b. h. by Bobby Burns (' Murphy) 111 Hidalgo, b. g. by Warren G (Demarest).. 3 » 2 Taswell iTtauuias) 2 4 6 Common Voter, b. g. (Co*) 4 2 4 Ella Purcell. b. m. (Valentine) 5 3 3 Allen A. Dale, b. h. (Rogers) 6 6 5 Miss Gay, gr. m. (McDonald) d Time— 2:09%, 2:10%. 2:11. DESCENDANTS OF MORGAN MARES. Thursday, August 9. 2:08 pace, Dominion of Canada purse, $5,000 — Hal C, ch. g. by Hal Dillard. dam Pearl Simmons (Shank) 1 1 Bog Spavin Removed. Mr. Frank Leaven of Walker. Iowa, writes as fol- lows: "I purchased a bottle of Quinn's Ointment and am removing a bog spavin. I believe it is the best thing in the world and would like to have you send me prices in quantity." This is the general expression of leading horsemen all over the coun- try. For curbs, splints, spavins; windpuffs and all bunches try Quinn's Ointment. Price one dollar per bottle delivered. Address W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N. Y., if you cannot obtain from drug- gist. Thirty years ago the Morgan cross was generally considered detrimental to speed, and other race- winning qualities. The Morgans had some stanch friends, it is true, and most horsemen were willing to admit that the best of the Morgans were first- class roadsters, out the majority of trotting horse- men and the proprietors of most of the large trot- ting breeding establishments avoided Morgan blood. The proprietor of Fashion Stud Farm, Trenton, N. J., was about the only exception. He had a few daughters of Ethan Allen 2:25% that he used for brood mares and later bought the Morgan stallion, Gen. Knox 140. About this time Dan Mace, then king of trotting horse drivers, and known as "tie wizard of the sulkey," astonished the trotting horsemen by de- claring that he "liked a dash of Morgan In a trot- ter." Shortly after this Mr. Charles Backman, pro- prietor of Stony Ford Farm, paid $10,700 for the stallion Kentucky Pride, whose sire was Clark Chief 89, a son of Mambrino Chief 11. and whose dam was Kentucky Queen, by Morgan Eagle, an inbred Mor- gan. A few years later Gen. W. T. Withers, proprietor of Fairlawn Farm, Lexington, Ky.. became impressed with the value of the Morgan strain, especially that branch which came through Vermont Black Hawk. Gen. Withers was the best posted horse breeder of his day, so far as a study of blood lines was con- cerned. The Fairlawn catalogues which he issued annually contained more valuable information than those of any other establishment. In one of these catalogues he stated that in studying and analyzing the blood lines of trotters he had been astonished by the frequency with which a cross of Vermont Black Hawk blood was found in them. This was about the time that Rarus lowered the world's cham- pion trotting record to 2:13%. The second dam of Rarus was Lady Hunter, by Vermont Black Hawk. Gen. Withers, whose premier stallion was Almont 33, was so favorably impressed with the Black Hawk strain that he visited New England for the purpose of examining Daniel Lambert and his get and was so favorably impressed with the son of Ethan Allen 2:25% that he arranged with the dry goods mer- chant, Mr. George Fabyan, if we were correctly in- formed, to buy the horse, but before the deal was completed Daniel Lambert was bought by Mr. David Snow of Andover, after which Gen. Withers bought a full brother known as Woodward's Ethan Allen 473. During the past twenty-five years the popularity of the Morgan cross, especially when it comes through dams, has steadily increased, and it is now generally regarded as one of the very best out- crosses for Hambletonian blood that can be ob- tained. Among the successful sires of extreme or uniform speed, or both, that might be named which have inherited a Morgan cross through their dams is Joe Patchen 2:01%, sire of the world's champion pacer, Dan Patch 1:55; J. J. Audubon 2:19, sire of Audubon Boy 1:59%; Galileo Rex 2:12%, the sire of Tiverton 2:04%, Gambetta Wilkes 2:19%, the sire of two trotters and twelve pacers with records of 2:10 or better, a greater number of 2:10 per- formers than is credited to any other sire, and a total of 91 trotters and 89 pacers that have made standard records; Baron Wilkes 2:18, the sire of four trotters and seven pacers in the 2:10 list and a total of 98 trotters and 27 pacers with records in standard time; Wilton 2:19%, the sire of four trotters and four pacers in the 2:10 list, and a total of 1"7 trotters and 20 pacers with standard records; Jay Bird 2:31%. the sire of four 2:10 trotters ai^l a total of 94 trotters and 11 pacers that t records in standard time. The list is a long ai one, lack of space at this season w> - going on in all sections of the country prevents giving it entire, t includes, however, such noted sires as Red Wilkes. one of the most successful of the sons of George Wilkes 2:22 as a sire of standard speed; also the phenomenal young sire Moko, sire of Fereno 2:05%; Susie N. (3) 2:09%, etc. The third dam of Moko was Black Bess (the dam of Gloster 217), by Stockbridge Chief, son of Vermont Black Hawk. The list also includes Autograph 2:10%, sire of Authoress 2:09%, and also sire of the dam of Major Delmar 1:59%; Peter The Great 2:07%, sire of the lamented Sadie Mac 2:06%; Hamlin's Almont Jr. 2:26, sire of a greater number of standard performers than any other son of Almont 33; Elyria 2:25%, the most suc- cessful son of the renowned Mambrino King as a sire of speed, and also of Axworthy (3) 2:15%. the most successful son of Axtell 2:12, as a sire of extreme and uniform standard speed. — American Horse Breeder. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 18, 1906 HORSE FARM METHODS. It is pleasant neither to criticise nor to be criti- cised. Yet from just criticism good always comes, or at least should come. Trotting horse breeding farm methods, like the methods of other lines of business, as "viewed from afar," are easily criti- cised, yet the critics as a rule, could not in actual practice, improve the methods which they criticise. This might be the case in the present instance, but nevertheless The Western Horseman, at the present moment, is in a criticising mood, and is going to exercise its prerogative on stock farm methods — to the extent merely of suggestive criticism. We — trot- ting horsemen — delight, when in a philanthropic spirit, to refer to our business, the trotting horse business, as a sport, and pastime, yet few of us indeed breed trotters, raise trotters, train trotters, and even race trotters for sport We like the busi- ness for the sport it carries with it, and the many personal pleasures which it brings, but ninety-nine out of every hundred of us are "out for the coin" just the same, and when we encounter a long run of the "coin" in the opposite direction from that leading to our coffers, we soon tire of the sport end of the game. Therefore, that we may endure as sportsmen, it is essential that we prosper in a business way, and as trotting horse breeding is the alpha (as well as the omega) of this hybred in- dustry (sport and business combination) we direct our suggestive criticism towards trotting horse breed- ing farm methods. The average trotting horse breeder, whether large or small, professional or ama- teur, the world over, closely goes on the theory that every trotting bred foal which he produces must, of necessity, prove to be a race horse — have har- ness speed as an essential element of value. Speed and speed only is looked for, other elements of value receiving but little if any consideration — and herein lies the basis of these suggestive criticisms. We — horse breeders — overlook the fact that not every son is a dutiful son; not every church member is a Christian; not every public official Is a public ser- vant; not every banker is an honest man; not every object which glitters is gold, and that by no means every trotting bred foal will trot. Nature herself not only sometimes proves untrue to herself, but she sometimes brings up rival tribes around her own hearthstone. Trotting horse breeding is a science. With a herd of trotting bred stallions and trotting bred mares, we can breed horses, but we cannot, with unvarying uniformity, breed trotters — harness race horses. Yet practically every horse we thus produce will be valuable, be "good for some- thing" if we will but consider what that something is and govern ourselves accordingly. Trotting horse breeders, both large and small, "lose out" or at least "quit the game" because of the losses which they sustain in going on the theory that their harness speed bred foals must, of necessity, develop speed, and speed value. Too little consideration is given by breeders to the matter of adopting speed bred horses to other uses. There is scarcely a use to which horses may be put that trotting bred horses by the score are not good at, and if put to that use for which he is really fitted there is not one trot- ting bred foal in a hundred which will not "pay for its raising." But breeders, especially the so-called big breeders, use up bank accounts through a dis- inclination to put their trotting bred horses to any other use than race horse use. But a small per cent of harness speed bred horses make race horses; a very large per cent of them make (or would make, with a little cheap education) high-class, fancy, and hfeh-priced roadsters, coach and carriage horses, and saddlers, while not one in thousands is "too onery" to be worth his raising as a farm horse, a family horse or a runabout business horse. The race horse kind is not always easily picked out, but all should be halter, harness, and even saddle broke at an early age, and as many of them as possible be put to actual work about the farm and on the road, for in this way not only the speed prospects but the heavier harness prospects, the saddle prospects, and even the "menial servitude" prospects, may readily and cheaply be picked out. The horse of real class in his class is the real money maker for his breeder, whether that class is the race horse class, the car- riage class, the saddle class, the roadster class or the plow horse class, a really high class horse of any of the other being more desirable, and generally worth more money than is the inferior race horse. Trotting horse breeders do not use their trotting bred horses enough. Put him at it, and keep him at it, and there is no better "ruff and tumble," al- ways ready, safe and sensible road horse than are stallions, from the farm's premium sire down to the teaser, and trotting stock farm brood mares will do much better on ordinary farm and road work than they will "fighting files" out on short pasture. Three- year-olds and over, however highly they may promise "on breeding" as race horses, are much better off in harness jogging over to town for the mail, to the harness shop with repair jobs, or around over the farm or neighborhood with visitors, than they are in the barn bruising their heads against the stall door. Why, many, very many large trotting horse farms, with fifty to two hundred head of "trotters," have not a single real "harness horse," nor pair, with which the "boss" or "one of the boys" can jog over to the station to meet a visitor, or prospective customer! And yet they breed horses — for others to use, and not infrequently fall out with prospective buyers because they will not buy "on breeding," fully matured things which know only enough to consume feed and water when placed before them. Many people have queer ideas about trotting bred horses, especially "standard bred" ones. They will "pick up" a nice big standard bred mare for a lucky low price, and instead of using her on the farm — for which purpose she is ideal, they will breed her and turn her out and go right off and buy a "farm horse" if they happen to need one at twice the price! This is "where the money goes" in the trotting horse breeding business, keeping a lot of useful horses idle all the time, "never having no horse with which to do nothing" and never knowing whether a certain three or four-year-old is a race horse, a road horse, a saddle horse, a carriage horse, a farm horse, or "just a horse" — in which to store a lot of feed. — Western Horseman. JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER ONCE A GREAT MAT- INEE DRIVER. John D. Rockefeller, the world's richest man, and according to general opinion, its meanest man, owned no less than 14 trotters in 1880, several of which were quite noted at that time. In her researches into the history of the Rockefeller family, Ida M. Tarbell found that John D.'s ancestors for several genera- tions back were horsemen of a semi-professional sort. His father was a sort of traveling doctor and made horse racing and trading a side line. But, strange to say, the historian failed to speak of John D.'s horsemanship. The oil king built the first private stable erected on the Glenville track. It was located on the present site of Henry Schmulbach's large training barn. This was along in 1882, or 1883, as nearly as Tanner could recall. John D. was at that time one of the most prominent horsemen in Cleve- land and no one thereabouts drove better turnouts than he. He never raced his horses in a professional way, keeping them solely for his own driving. While he had for years a lot of good horses around him, his first purchase of note was the mare Annie W. 2:20 by Bostick's Almont Jr., who was afterwards sold to C. F. Emery, and to the cover of Patron 2:14% pro- duced the pacer Ananias 2:05. He also owned the mare Bonhomme 2:17% by Red Wilkes, for which he paid at auction $5,700. One of his favorites was the black mare Flash 2:19% by Bonesetter 2:19. He paid $7,500 for Flash, and after using her for several years, bred her to some prominent stallion. His most noted team was Midget 2:18%, a black gelding by Peacemaker 260, and the gray mare Kate McCall 2:23 by Blue Bull 75. Midnight was purchased for the then enormous price, $10,000, for a gelding, while Kate McCall cost him $6,500. With this pair hitched to a high-wheeled wagon John D. circled the Glen- ville track in 2:20%, it being for a time the team record for an amateur driver. Tanner remembers distinctly the interest caused when, in 1883, John D. drove Jessie Clark 2:27%, at that time a green mare, a mile in 2:18%. "Not only was John D. Rockefeller a great lover of horses," said Tanner, "but he was likewise one of the best amateur drivers of his time. He always used a sulky and worked his horses in company with one driven by his trainer. He was inclined to be suspicious that his trainer was purposely permitting him to win. In this case he always changed mounts with the trainer for the succeeding heat and whether the trainer eased up a bit or John D. was the more skillful reinsman, he usually won the majority of heats. Nearly every day in spring and summer he visited the track and seemed to take the greatest in- terest in every feature of his stable, as well as the rigging and shoeing of his horses." He dropped out of it suddenly along about 1885, selling all but a favorite mare, which he sent to prominent stallions to be bred. Having regained his health and possessing the mad infatuation to become the richest man in the world undoubtedly caused Rockefeller to abandon his horses. He probably figured that it was occupying too much of his time, time that should be devoted to the one great passion which had taken hold of his life. Having some doubts as regard to the identity of some of John D.'s horses, I sent the above story to Mr. H. K. Devereaux and was favored with the fol- lowing answer: "As far as my memory serves me, you are correct in the substance of the article enclosed me. I re-" member well Mr. Rockefeller's horsemanship, also several of his horses. About the year 1878 Mr. Rockefeller's health was very poor and his physi- cians told him that it was absolutely necessary that he do something to take his mind off his business. It was advised that driving fast horses was the very best means of exercise and recreation, for the rea- son that driving a fast horse would require the com- plete concentration of his mind, thus making him forget his business affairs for the time being. John D. immediately began the purchase of horses, his first being a black mare that had 2:40 speed, and an awful desire to take hold of the iron. His first essays as a teamster were extremely ludicrous, but he went at it with the vim and energy which char- acterized his efforts in the money-making line. He learned rapidly, and as Mr. Tanner has told you, be- came a first-class amateur reinsman. His 'Hi-You- Boy!' was a trifle gentler than John Splan's, but quite as effective. "He soon began to collect other horses. One of his first was the rather ratty gelding Tom Hendricks 2:25 by Tom Rolfe, and he was a handful for ever, an expert. Then came Somerset Knox, a 16.2 hands green gelding by Masterlode; Dan Bassett 2:23 and Jessie Clark, a bad pole mare. So he got Kate Mc- Call 2:25% by Blue Bull for mate. This team I saw him drive in 2:23% about 1883 or 1884. I think Bon- homme was his last purchase and he stopped active driving at the track about 1886, taking up bicycle riding. Up to that year he was at the track every morning — working, during the summer. He kept up his stable, however, until some years later. Had a half-mile track on his home place at Forest Hill, and drove some there. Jessie Clark, Kate McCall and Flash he bred ,but I cannot recall that they ever pro- duced much of anything. He was a poor breeder; either had bad advice or used bad judgment. His starting in the horse business got his brothers Wil- liam and Frank going. When John bought Somerset Knox, William bought the gray stallion Independence 2:12% by Gen. Knox, and matched him with the black mare Cleora 2:18%, and they trotted some fast miles to pole at Fleetwood and Hartford, driven by John Splan. , "John D. was always much interested in the track here; liked the races, had his private stable, which is now the Schmulbach stable, and owned $5,000 worth of the Driving Park Co.'s stock, which ht held up to a few years ago." — Horse Review. VERY TRUE. A Peton county correspondent of the Northwestern Stockman and Farmer, published at Helena, Mont., in commenting on the recent heavy purchases of draft stallions by breeders of that section, says: A few $3,500 stallions have been sold to our ranchers, mostly on the company plan, and while thse stallions are of fair quality, they should have been bought at about $1,500. A rancher living near Choteau has this year sold five Percheron stallions that he purchased in Missouri. The stallions have sold for about $1,000 each and in most instances are as good as the $3,500 company horses. I am satisfied that we can organize our own stallion companies and get just as good stallions for $1,500 as we do by allowing some Eastern outfit to or- ganize them for us and then charge about $3,500 for the horse. NOTHING BUT GOOD RESULTS. Belmont Park, Mont., Jan. 14, 1904. Tfae T-iwrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, O.: After using GOMBAULT'S- CAUSTIC BALSAM for more than twenty years, 1 believe it to bL tUo best blister I have ever tried. I have used it in hun- dreds of cases with nothing but good results. It is perfectly safe for the most inexperienced person to use. This is the largest breeding establishment of trotting-bred horses in the world, and you may know we have occasion to use your blister quite often. I have recommended your blister to many horsemen. W. H. RAYMOND, Proprietor Belmont Park Slock Farm. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. It's the best. California 'a favorite hot weather drink is Jackson 's Napa Soda. • Saturday, August 18, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN HARNESS RACING PROGRAMS. At the close of the Woodland meeting the har ness horses will move to Sacramento, where the California State Fair opens Saturday, August 25th, and from there many of the best horses in training will be shipped north to the North Pacific Circuit. ■ The program of the harness events at Sacramento and the northern towns will be as follows: CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. Saturday, August 25. Occident Stake, 3-year-old trotters. Pacing, 2:20 class, $1500. Tuesday, August 28. Trotting, 2:13 class, $500. Pacing, 2:12 class, $500. Wednesday, August 29. Trotters without records. $500. Thursday, August 30. Pacers without records, $500. Friday, August 31. Pacing, 2:16 class, $500. Trotters, free for all, $500. Saturday, September 1. Trotting, 2:24 class, $1500. OREGON STATE FAIR. Monday, September 10. 2:25 pace, 2 in 3 (closed), $1000. 2-year-old trot, 2 in 3 (closed), $400. 2-year-old pace, 2 in 3, $400. Tuesday, September 11. 3-year-old trot, 2 in 3 (closed) $500. 2:27 trot, 2 in 3, $1000. Wednesday, September 12. 3-year-old pace, 2 in 3 (closed), $1000. 2:40 trot, 2 in 3, $500. 2:15 pace, 3 in 5 (closed), $2000. Thursday, September 13. 2:20 pace, 2 in 3, $1000. 2:17 trot, 3 in 5 (closed), $2000. Friday, September 14. 2:20 trot, 2 in 3, $500. Consolation pace, 2 in 3 (closed), $500. Saturday, September 15. 2:10 pace, 2 in 3 (closed), $700. 2:12 trot, 3 in 5, $700. Consolation trot, 2 in 3 (closed), $500. WASHINGTON STATE FAIR. Monday, September 17. 2:30 pace, 3 in 5, $300. Tuesday, September 18. 2:20 trot, 2 in 3, $500. 2:25 pace, 2 in 3, $400. Wednesday, September 19. "*" 2:12 trot, 2 in 3, $500. 2:15 pace, 2 in 3, $500. Thursday, September 20. Evergreen Stake, 2:15 trot, 2 in 3, $1000. 3-year-old pace, $400. Friday, September 21. & 2:30 trot, 3 in 5, $400. Garden Valley Stake, 2:12 pacers, 2 in 3, $1000. Saturday, September 22. 2:10 pace, 2 in 3, $500. 3-year-old trot, $400. WALLA WALLA COUNTY FAIR. Monday, October 1. 3-year-old trot, $400. 2:18 pace, $500. Tuesday, October 2. 3-year-old pace, $400. 2:21 trot, $500. Wednesday, October 3. 2:12 pace (closed), $1000. 2:40 trot, $400. Thursday, October 4. 2:17 trot (closed), $1000. 2:23 pace, $400. Friday, October 5. 2:27^rot, $500. 2-year-old trot, $400. Saturday, October 6. 2:12 trot, $500. 2:10 pace, $500. SPOKANE INTERSTATE FAIR. Monday, September 24. 2:30 trot, 3 in 5, $400. Ranchers' team race, 2 in 3, $100. Tuesday, September 25. 3-year-old trot, 2 in 3, $300. Falls City Stake, for 2:12 pacers (closed), $1000. Wednesday, September 26. 2:20 trot, 3 in 5, $600. 2:25 pace, 3 in 5, $500. Thursday, September 27. 3-year-old pace, 2 in 3, $400. Gentlemen's road race, 2 in 3, silver cup. Friday, September 28. Northwest Stake, for 2:16 trotters (closed) $1000. Saturday, September 29. 2:40 trot, 3 in 5, $500. 2:35 pace, 3 in 5, $500. o HALF MILE TRACK FOR PASADENA. Prominent men connected with the Tournament of Roses and Horse Show are planning to organize a Pasadena Trotting Horse Association, says the Star of that city, to aid in transforming the track at Tournament Park into one a full half mile long and then train race horses upon it. It is probable that a meeting of the directors of the Tournament of Roses Association will be called within the next few days to take up this matter and the new as- sociation may come into existence at that time. Secretary George Carey of the Tournament of Roses Association states that a plan is being per- fected for the formation of such a trotting horse club, and that if the club and that if the club or association should desire to use the track at Tour- nament Park, the Tournament of Roses Associa- tion directors would gladly pay a large share of the cost of transforming the present short track into one a full half-mile in circumference. "The Rose Tournament Association has not suffi- cient money itself to do all the work," said Secre- tary Carey, "but I am sure the directors would be willing to pay a good share of the work and to push the matter so that the track might be in shape before the next tournament. It would cost quite a little to make the change, and after pur- chasing the additional ground for the extension of the track the association has not the money to defray the cost of changing the track into a regu- lation half-mile one. "For myself," continued Mr. Carey, "I believe that such a trotting horse club would succeed. There are a lot of good trotting horses in and about Pasa- dena and such a track would make a fine place for training and also for racing." When questioned, Mr. Carey admitted that he has heard that such an association is being talked of, but he was very reticent about the matter, say- ing that the whole subject would be treated at a meeting of the board of directors of the Tourna- ment of Roses Association to be held shortly. He did admit, however, that if such a club or associa- tion is formed it will be solely for the so-called gentlemen drivers and would not bring with it the elements of professionalism. The principal cost of extending the track would be in grading and filling. The track at present is considerably less than half a mile in length, but there is ample room in the recently purchased addi- tion both to make the track wider and full length as well. CALLED THEIR BLUFF. In its report of the proceedings of the State Fair Directors meeting held in Sacramento last week the Bee of that city says: The discussion over the betting privileges was precipitated by Senator Benjamin Rush, president of the Society, when he announced that he was un- able to stay until the end of the session, and had an announcement that he desired to make before leaving. Everybody seemed to know what was coming, and when Director Burke demanded an executive ses- sion not a voice was raised against it. Then Rush announced that as he was a member of the Legis- lature that had passed the prohibition of betting on the State Fair grounds, he could not for a minute stand for any more beating of the devil around the stump as had been done at the prior fair. He said that he had protested at that time after he had found out what was doing, but this year he did not propose to stand for any funny business whatever. After President Rush had left, a committee, con- sisting of Wilson, Burke and Fox, was selected to investigate and report on the subject, and they went out on the balcony in front of the rooms and held a very animated discussion for a time. Wilson championed open books, Burke wanted the harness horses to have all the best of it, and what Fox wanted can only be surmised. Just what occurred when the committee returned to the main meeting is also a matter of surmise, but it is claimed that the friends of the so-called syndicate books made a bold bluff by moving that betting be cut out altogether, and were paralyzed when the adherents of open betting and the rest of the board called the bluff and adopted the motion. Then came the proposition of nailing up all side entrances and of refusing return checks at the turn- stiles, all of which carried. It is known that as soon as the determination of the directors was noised abroad representatives of the syndicate books immediately rustled out to se- cure quarters near the race track, and it is re- ported that pool-selling will go on outside the grounds without hindrance. NEWS FROM THE NORTH. (Portland Rural Spirit, Aug. 10.) Zolock worked a mile at Salem track last week in 2:07% without hobbles and did it in such a man- ner as to place him in the minds of good judges as the fastest pacer on the Pacific Coast. Mr. De- laney says he never was so good in his life and if no accident happens to him he will pace the Salem track better than his present record of 2:05% by fair time. Delilah, his four-year-old daughter, turned the track in a workout in 2:08 flat. Entries at North Yakima close on the 15th. Entries close at Everett Saturday, August 18th. Entries close at Cloville, Wash.. August loth. There will be no harness races at Boise, Idaho, this year. The program issued is entirely for the bang tails. Dr. Bunnell 2:16%, that is entered in all the big trotting stakes on this circuit, has gone lame for his owner and trainer, John Lance, at Walla Walla. Nocturno 2:26 by Alfonso, owned by G. A. Westgate of Albany, has had sent to his court this year the best lot of mares of any stallion in the State, which should be a great help to him when these youngsters become old enough to track. The local papers at Cleveland said if Helman had worked a little harder at the finish the story of the race in which he started Mack Mack might have been different. We think, however, that Mr. Helman is driving the horse to the best advantage. He is a heavy horse and having gone wrong last season it is only good judgment to go careful with him for one or two races in order to get him thor- oughly seasoned. Without a mishap the big Ore- gon gelding will be heard from before the circuit ends, and his sire, McKinney, will have another 2:10 performer to his credit. ARM AND ELBOW HITTING. A very faulty action is the cause of arm and elbow hitting, and when the trouble is in evidence the shoer has to contend sometimes with a great deal in order to effect a cure, writes an Iowa shoer in the horseshoer's Journal. The trouble is found mostly among track horses, but roadsters are also affected with it. It is a case of too much freedom in the action of the knee and ankle, which cases it to bend under the horse when lifted in the air in such a manner as to strike and bruise the limb at the elbow or arm. Some cases are very hard to overcome. There may be mal- formation of the limb, or the trouble may be caused by improperly preparing the hoofs when the horse is being shod, the proper length or angle not being obtained. In this age some trainers are apt to have the feet of their horses cut to a certain length or angle, be- cause, perhaps, some other horse made fast time with a certain length of toe and angle without re- gard to gait, size or formation of the animal. There are certain laws of nature which must be followed and which, to be a successful shoer, one must follow. A knowledge of anatomy and pathology of the foot and leg, and also an aptitude to detect at a glance whether a horse has well or ill formed legs and joints, good or faulty standing posture, these are some of the requirements of a horseshoer. In most cases of arm hitting the heels are long and toe short. To overcome the difficulty the heels must be lowered as much as safety will permit and opposite to this, the toe should be lengthened as much as permissable. The shoe should be as light as the horse can work in and do himself justice. In extreme cases I use a shoe which is beveled on the ground surface, more especially at toe. This has the effect of loosening the knee action, but if the horse still picks his feet up a little too quickly, a small spur (calk) may be brazed around the very front part of toe. This will have a tendency to slow the pick-up action and prevent a high rise of foot toward the arm. Drink Jackson 's Napa Soda. It means health. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" [Saturday, August 18, 1906 •VM •:-+ fr«>3"M"i"S"fr -fr ■!• ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■;■ ■!■ ■!■ >l -t1 ■!' 'fr *> ■!■ ■!' ■!■ '!' fr«3"i"S"t"3"3"S~i" ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt THE FISH COMMISSION UNDER FIRE. At a meeting of the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Association, which was held in Judge Wallace's court room last Monday even- ing, states the San Jose Mercury, and over which Dr. A. M. Barker presided, many statements deroga- tory to the character and ability of the chief deputy of the State Fish Commission, Mr. Chas. A. Vogel- sang, were made by Messrs. Walter R. Welch, J. C. Ingalls and John Davis, all deputy commissioners, who were recently discharged. One among many of Mr. Welch's statements is here given: "During the closed season for shrimp fishing I was approached by a white man and asked for how much I would be blind to the shrimp fishing of the Chinese. I immediately informed Vogelsang of the offer. At the same time Davis was approached in the same way. He also told Vogelsang of the offer. Vogelsang himself was offered $500 to let the Chinese do a little fishing and was anxious to let Davis into the scheme. Later, Ingalls heard a Chinese offer Vogelsang $1,000 a month during the closed season if he would not interfere with the shrimp fishing." Many other stories of how the deputy commis- sioners had attempted to arrest hunters in camp for game law violations, to raid commission houses in the city and to inforce the game protection laws only to find that information of their intention had been given to the parties. In one instance Mr. In- galls found a warning letter from Commissioner Vogelsang had been sent to the person he arrested. Mr. Welch said that during certain months as many as 1,500 ducks daily were sold or shipped in San Francisco. Each and all of these statements were corrobo- rated by the other deputies present. After listening to the testimony the meeting adopted the following resolutions introduced by Mr. R. S. Kooser: To the officers and members of S. C. C. F. and G. Protective Association — Gentlemen: The associa- tion was organized for the purpose of advancing the interests and welfare of the sportsmen and peo- ple in general by assisting in every honorable way the State Fish Commission in the propagation and protection of our fish and game, also in the passage and enforcement of the proper and necessary laws for such protection. The State Fish Commission should and must recognize the absolute necessity of the county organizations such as ours, and nearly 100 others scattered throughout this State, as •in- valuable adjuncts to the enforcement of our game and fish laws. It is a sad commentary upon the honor, integrity and standing of the personel of the thousands who constitute the membership of these associations, if they sit idly by and allow, without protest, the dismissal from the list of State Fish Commission deputies of such men as Messrs. Walter R. Welch, J. C. Ingalls and John Davis. The ability, integrity and honor of these gentle- men is well known throughout this State. They have served this commonwealth as Deputy Fish Com- missioners faithfully, honestly and well, and I now offer the following resolutions to be appended to the above, to be voted upon by this association and if carried the secretary of the association is hereby instructed to send to the address of each Fish Com- missioner of the State a copy by registered letter. "Resolved, That the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Association, in regular session as- sembled, do hereby deplore the action of the State Fish Commission in the discharge of the very best, most faithful and efficient deputies, whose years of service have made them invaluable to the cause of fish and game protection and have placed in their stead those who have had little or no experience along this line. "Resolved further, That the association, after listening to so much corroborating evidence from these gentlemen, viz., Welch, Davis and Ingalls, who have appeared here to-night at the suggestion of the chairman of the Executive Committee of the State Game and Fish Protective Association, Dr. C. W. Hibbard, and agreed to by W. W. Richards, A. M. Barker and W. S. Tevis, members of said com- mittee, that this association might better under- stand present conditions with the commission as now conducted; that we do hereby respectfully demand you as a member of the- State Fish Commission to dispense with the services of Charles A. Vogel- sang, the present chief deputy, whom we feel sure is incompetent, unscrupulous and unreliable, and who does not now nor ever did nor ever will enjoy the confidence or respect of the people." The following committee was appointed to send communications to the County and State organiza- tions about the situation: A. T. Herman, H. P. Doble, W. J. McKagney. It was suggested that Governor Pardee also re- ceive these communications, but Mr. Welch said: "Mr. Pardee has repeatedly been put in possession of all the above particulars and many others which there is not time to repeat here to-night. He has completely ignored all protests and appeals regard- ing the situation on the State Fish Commission." AT THE TRAPS. The seven day blue-rock tournament beginning at Monterey August 4th for two days, followed by two days at Salinas, Wednesday and Thursday, and concluding at Santa Cruz with a three day shoot, was a well conducted enterprise from start to finish. W. H. Varien of Pacific Grove, W. E. Greene of Salinas and Chas. Carr of Monterey are entitled to much credit for arranging a tournament that is in- tended to be the first of a series of annual shoots. This meeting has done much for the sport in that section, where recently a number of gun clubs have been organized in various cities, in fact, there are now three gun clubs in Salinas, and judging from the interest shown by the local shooters of the three cities where the shoots were held, trap shoot- ing has acquired an impetus that will develop a de- cided benefit to the gun clubs of that section. The schedule of events for each day was a series of ten events at 20 targets each, $2 entrance, birds included, $25 added, class shooting, four moneys, equally divided. There was also eight high average cash prizes, a total of $125 for each shoot. The total purse amounted to $2,125. There was on an average from $50 to $60 divided in each event. In several races the 16's were in the money, notably so in two individual cases, where Pop Carr and Clyde Drake were alone in the 16 hole and re- ceived $12 and $16 respectively. The best attend- ance was at Santa Cruz last Sunday, but at that there were but seven squade up, of these five shooters were trade representatives, and of course, not shooting for the purses. The local shooters, but few of whom were SO per cent or better, shots were conspicuous by their absence from the firing line, being deterred from competing with some of the best shooters this State can produce. This, we will urge, should not have prevented a representation from the clubs of that section if the men shot for birds only. As it was, a tournament of the magnitude pulled off was possibly by reason of inexperience a bit too tough a proposition to go against. Pearson, Troxel and Greene of Salinas did well. J. Frietas of Salinas shot an uphill game. He is a dead-game sport and will be heard from later, up with the leaders. Work of Monterey was not up to the form we have seen him shoot. The shoot was under the combined auspices of the Monterey, Salinas and Santa Cruz Gun Clubs, and visiting shooters all were unanimous in ex- tolling the hospitality and good fellowship of the home sportsmen. At Santa Cruz Messrs. Robert H. Kelly, George Deiter, H. D. Fagain, W. E. Miller, C. A. Jones, C. B. Hale, J. A. Williams and others looked after the welfare of the shooters in a sports- manlike way that will be pleasantly remembered by many. Among the talent in the Airing line were shooters from Douglas and Tucson, Arizona; Carson City, Delta, Col., Los Angeles, Chico, Fresno, Fowler, San Jose, San Francisco and other points. At Santa Cruz Ed. Schultz struck a pace for two days that was a reminder of what he did at Ingle- side during a tournament about three years ago — 190 and 1S9 for two days is pretty good shooting. The best individual score for one day, was shot by Fred King, a keen eyed youth, who lines out his birds in clean, even style. He broke 191 out of 200 Tuesday last at Salinas. Holling whipped out 190 out of 200 at Salinas on Wednesday. When Reed struck bis stride he jumped to the front rapidly. Ed. Vaughan's gun broke down at Santa Cruz on Saturday and that put him out of the count for an average. On Saturday, Hawxhurst started off at a clip that made him look like the high average man for the clay. Dropping eight birds in the last two _ events for the day, however, put him out of the running. On Sunday the start-oft indicated some great scores to be rolled up. The boys could not main- tain the pace by reason of the warm temperature that prevailed later on during the day. The first squad up, Feudner, Nauman, Ed. Schultz, Iverson and Varien broke 96 out of 100, the representative squad, Holling, Reed, King Jr., Justins and Hoyt, followed with 96; then the Los Angeles squad, Bun- gay, F. King, Knight, Smith and Weber, turned loose for 96 breaks — 12 lost out of 300 is shooting some. The southern men afterwards lined out an- other 96. Otto Feudner started in at Santa Cruz easy at first, but landed the high average on Sunday. W. J. Golcher, notwithstanding he shot different guns, made some good scores. The total scores at Monterey were as follows: E. Holling, first day 188 out of 200, second day, 184 out of 200, total 372 out of 400. R. H. Bun- gay, 169-185—354. Dick Reed, 169-185—354. W. H. Varien, 168-1S3— 351. Ed. Schultz, 169-181—350. D. W. King Jr., 177-172—349. Gus Knight, 169-180— 349. Fred Stone, 172-174—346. C. M. Troxel, 171- 171-342. Fred King, 160-181—341. H. Justins, 177- 163—340. W. A. Greene, 166-170—336. H. T. Hoyt, 177-172—334. C. C. Nauman, 168-163—331. S. R. Smith, 171-153—324. A. E. Pearson, 158-165—323. T. Prior, 156-152—318. G. Scane, 157-166—317. C. Weber, 152-165—317. C. Carr, 156-153—309. H. M. Reno, 150-142 — 292. Dr. A. M. Barker, second day, 170. G. A. Johnson, first day, 4 events, 72; second day, 166. T. A. Work, first day, 7 events, 125; second day, 3 events, 50. N. J. La Mott, second 17. W. S. Wattles, first day, 153; second day. 9 events, 128. day, 6 events, 88. L. E. King, second day, 1 event, The eight high auateur averages at Monterey on August 4th were: Fred Stone 172, C. M. Troxel 171, Gus Knight 169, R. H. Bungay 169, W. H. Varien 168, C. C. Nauman 168, Ed. Schultz 167. The representatives lined up as follows: Holling 188, King Jr., 177, Justine 177, Hoyt 176, Reed 169. The eight nigh amateur averages for the second day were: Bungay 185, Varien 183, Fred King 181, Ed. Schultz 181, Knight 180, Stone 174, Troxel 171, W. A. Greene 180, A. M. Barker 170. The representatives' order in averages were: Hol- ling 372, Reed 354, King Jr. 349, Justine 340, Hoyt 334. Holling was high average, with 372 out of 400 for the shoot. Bungay and Reed with 354 each were second in high average. The winners of the high average cash prives, $125, were Bungay $25, Varien $20, Ed. Schultz $18 Knight $16, Stone $14, Troxel $12, Fred King $10, Greene $10. The total scores at Salinas were as follows: Stone, first day, 170 out of 200; second day, 175 out of 200, total 345 out of 400. Varien, 185-176— 361. M. J. Iverson, 175-179—354. Nauman 184-175— 359. Johnson, 171-16S— 337. Justins, 167-173—340. Holling, 187-190—377. Reed, 184-1S9— 373. King Jr., 171-175—346. Hoyt, 165-162—327. Bungay, 181-173— 354. Fred King, lai-179— 370. Knight, 174-182—356. C. F. Weber, 177-184—361. Smith, 170-175—345. Ickes, first day, . 179. G. Douglass, 173-172—345. Carr, 168-159—327. Reno, 154-158—312. Greene, 181- 174—355. Scane, 145-152—297. J. Frietas, 169-160— 329. Pearson, 179-180 — 359. Jeffery, 8 events, first day, 116; second day, 3 events, 47. Second day — W. Chappell, 178; Work, 7 events, 93; G. H. Ander- son, 3 events, 53; Smart, 7 events, 62. The eight high amateur averages at Salinas August 7th were: Fred King 191, Varien 185, Nau- man 184, Greene 181, Bungay 181, Ickes 179, Pear- son 179, Weber 177. The representative averages were: Holling 187, Reed 184, King Jr. 171, Justins 167, Hoyt 165. The leading eight amateur averages for the second day were: Weber 184, Knight 182. Pearson ISO, F. King 179. Iverson 179, Varien 176, Stone 175, Weber 175. The order in representative averages was: Hol- ling 190, Reed 189, King Jr. 175, Justine 173, Hoyt 162. High averages for the two days were made by Hol- ling 377, Reed 373. F. King 370, Varien 361. The eight amateur high average cash prize win- ders were: F. King $25, Varien and Weber divided Saturday, August 18, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 $38, Pearson and Nauman divided $"0, Knight $12, Greene $10, Iverson and Bungay divided $10. Santa Cruz, Friday, Aug. 10 — Ten events, twenty targets each. Event No.— 123456789 10 Total Vaughan 16 IS 17 17 19 18 19 19 16 19—178 Hawxhurst 18 18 20 18 18 15 19 19 14 15 — 174 ^-> Stone 16 18 17 16 19 15 16 17 18 14—166 Carr 16 17 14 19 13 20 16 16 15 16—162 Scane 16 16 14 14 16 15 17 18 15 15—156 Justins 17 20 19 19 16 14 17 17 18 16—173 Holling 17 19 18 16 19 20 18 19 19 19—184 Reed 18 18 19 19 20 17 19 20 18 19—187 King, D. W., Jr... 18 15 15 19 17 19 18 18 17 20—175 Hoyt 19 15 15 18 11 14 13 19 16 16—156 Bungay 17 19 19 16 18 17 19 19 15 18—177 King, F 20 16 18 17 16 18 18 16 13 18—170 Knight 13 19 19 18 18 15 16 19 18 17—174 Weber 17 15 15 17 18 17 17 16 15 9—164 Smith 17 15 17 19 17 17 14 20 14 14—164 Feudner 15 18 19 17 15 15 17 18 17 17—168 Nauman 17 18 17 18 18 18 17 17 15 17—172 Schultz, Ed 17 19 20 19 20 18 19 19 20 19—190 Hammond 16 18 19 16 18 18 17 14 15 13—164 Johnson 17 14 6 14 14 15 14 16 17 16—143 Reno 18 16 15 17 19 16 16 15 12 15 — 159 Douglass 17 16 16 16 20 20 12 17 18 19—171 Varien 17 19 18 18 16 19 17 16 17 19—176 Elias 14 15 14 18 15 11 15 12 14 13—141 Iverson 18 15 18 17 17 17 18— _^-j Santa Cruz, Saturday, Aug. 11 — Ten events, 20 targets each. Event No.— 123456789 10 Total Schultz, Ed 18 18 19 20 20 17 19 20 18 20—189 Holling 18 20 IS 19 19 17 17 19 19 20— 1S6 Reed 18 18 20 20 18 19 19 19 17 18—186 Hawxhurst 19 19 20 20 18 17 19 20 16 18—184 * Iverson 19 19 16 19 20 19 18 17 17 19—183 King, Fred 19 20 16 16 18 18 20 18 17 20—182 Varien 18 16 17 20 17 18 19 17 20 18—180 Feudner 16 20 17 19 18 19 18 18 17 18—180 Knight 18 18 20 16 18 18 20 17 16 18—179 Stone 16 17 18 15 18 IS 19 19 19 19— 178 Bungay 17 19 14 18 17 20 19 18 16 17—175 Smith 19 20 19 17 19 14 19 15 16 17 — 175 Nauman 14 19 17 16 19 16 17 19 16 17—170 Douglass 18 20 15 18 18 16 16 15 16 15—167 Barker 15 17 16 15 14 18 19 18 18 16—166 King, Jr IS 17 14 15 17 17 18 17 15 15—163 Hammond 14 18 19 14 19 15 15 17 16 16—162 Carr 15 18 18 15 18 15 16 13 18 16—162 Justins 13 18 16 17 15 13 18 18 16 15—161 Scane 14 17 18 15 16 14 17 17 17 15—160 Schultz, F 12 17 15 18 19 17 16 13 17 15—159 Hoyt 19 18 11 15 15 16 15 15 16 17—157 < Johnson 13 10 18 13 16 17 15 13 18 16—149 ^Frietas 15 12 15 12 14 16 14 13 15 13—139 Work 11 16 12 17 12 13 14 — Reno 14 15 19 17— Vaughan 19 — Santa Cruz, Sunday, Aug. 12 — Ten events, twenty y targets each. Event No.— 123456789 10 Total feudner 20 18 18 16 19 19 19 18 19 19—185 Nauman IS 16 19 19 20 19 15 17 18 17—178 Schultz 19 18 17 20 18 18 19 18 18 15—180 Iverson 20 18 18 17 19 17 20 14 16 18—177 Varien 19 18 19 17 18 19 18 18 16 19—181 Justins 18 14 20 16 16 16 16 15 17 15—163 Holling 20 19 19 18 20 19 18 15 19 16—183 Reed 19 19 19 20 19 20 15 20 18 18—187 King, D. W 20 17 19 18 16 18 19 19 18 18—182 Hoyt 19 20 19 16 16 15 16 15 16 15—168 Hammond 13 16 17 16 15 17 15 18 18 15—160 Golcher, W. J. ...18 16 15 13 18 — Schultz, F 16 17 15 19 19 14 17 16 13 12—158 McRae 15 16 20 19 18 19 18 19 18 18—180 Barker 19 19 18 18 19 19 17 18 18 17—182 Bungay 20 20 17 18 20 18 18 16 17 19—183 King, F 20 19 17 19 20 17 18 18 20 15 — 183 Knight 19 18 18 20 20 17 17 18 17 17—181 Weber 18 13 17 19 18 18 16 16 15 14—164 Smith .x. 18 16 19 18 18 17 16 19 17 15—173 Vaughan 17 20 18 16 19 20 17 18 18 18—181 Hawxhurst 18 15 17 18 20 18 15 20 19 18 — 178 Carr 16 17 18 14 15 19 13 15 19 16—162 Stone 17 16 18 19 20 18 18 19 17 17—179 Scane 17 17 15 17 14 15 12 17 14 14—152 Anderson 18 14 17 17 17 12 11 14 15 13—148 Johnson 18 12 16 17 17 17 15 18 20 16—166 Lewis 13 9 14 15 9 13 13 13 15 12—126 Drake, C. H 17 18 19 19 15 16 16 16 19 17—172 Elias 17 15 16 16 14 15 15 18 17 17—160 Douglas 18 16 16 18 15 12 14 14 18 20—161 Frietas 15 15 16 17 14 17 13 12 18 13—150 Greene 19 17 17 18 19 18 16 19 18 19—180 Reno 13 13 18 16 20 18 15 12 11 14—150 Tognazini, y, N..16 *5 1,6 14 18 .. , — The eight high amateur averages for Santa Cruz on the first day were: Ed. Schultz 190, Varien 176, Bungay 175, Hawxhurst 174, Knight 172, Nauman 172, G. Douglass 171, F. King 170. The representative averages were: Reed 187, Hol- ling 184, Vaughan 178, King 176, Justins 163, Hoyt 156. The high amateur averages for the second day were: Ed. Schultz 1S9. Hawxhurst 184, Iverson 183, i-. King 182, Varien ISO, Feudner 180, Knight 179 Stone 178. The best representative averages were: Holling 186, Reed 186. The high amateur averages for the third day were: M. O. Feudner i85. Bungay 183, F. King 183, Dr. Barker 182, Varien 181, Knight 181, Schultz 180, P. McRae 180, Greene 180. The high representative scores were: Reed 187, Holling 183, King Jr. 182, Vaughan 181. The winners of high average cash prizes were: Ed. Schultz, 559 out of 600, $25; Varien, 537, $20; Hawx- hurst, 536, $18; Fred King, 535, $16; M. O. Feudner. 533, Bungay, 533, divided $26; Knight, 532, $10; Stone, 523, $10. The high representative average was shot by Reed, 560 out of 600, Holling made 553. King Jr. 521. Frank L. Carter, who was painfully injured by a runaway horse in Monterey last week showed up at the Santa Cruz traps on Saturday, a little the worse for his mishap, but. happily, now on the road to re- covery. The Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association tour- nament is now a fixture for Vallejo on September 2 and 3, under the auspices of the Vallejo Gun Club. This shoot was originally arranged to take place on May 27 and 28, but was postponed. The program will probably embrace five or six 20- target races each day, a team event, the Hunts Arms trophy race and a merchandise event to coi elude with each day. The program is now being pr pared by Thos. L. Lewis. Trap shooting is having a decided boom in Ca fornia, notwithstanding our temporary setback 1 reason of the April shakeup. Otto A. Bremer and Thos. L. Lewis are now cated at 140 Van Ness Avenue, where they have well stocked store containing a line of shotgu- rifles, revolvers, ammunition, fishing tackle and the various etceteras that go to fill the sportsma wants. Repairing of all kinds will be attended with promptness and dispatch. The Union Gun Club regular monthly shoot for August is the card tomorrow at Ingleside. FISH LINES. Salt water angling on the Southern California beaches has been rather unsatisfactory recently, but the wise fishermen have nothing more specific to offer by way of explanation than that the annual incursion of the peridinium animalculae is now in evidence. First reports received stated that the ocean from San Diego up was plentifully tinctured with the "red water" and that the stuff appeared to be moving northward. When this minute form of marine life moves in shore it is all off with Ash- ing. If swearing be a grievous sin, then the greatest evangelical movement in piscatorial history is the gradual disappearance of the phosphorescent phe- nomenon called by specialists peridinium, and known to sea anglers as "red water." Gentle Char- ity draws her protecting mantle about the names rod and reel men call this detestable stuff at their stag foregatherings. Some of these titles are almost bad enough to fit the case. About two weeks ago rusty-red streaks were no- ticed in the ocean off the Southern Orange county beaches, apparently moving northward on the pre- vailing tidal currents. With a rapidity of reproduc- tion peculiar to the protozoan world to which it be- longs, the peridinium "bug" or animalcule multi- plied within a week until a belt of it, red as iron dust and a mile wide, lay upon the surf outward to sea in a foul, offensive belt of incipient pestilence. Moving out at night, it came in with the tides for several days, and fishermen joined with beach pro- moters in hoping to see the last of it. From bad to worse it was rapidly going, when, without warn- ing, cooler weather came to the rescue. The stuff had touched all the beaches from Newport to Santa Monica, but it is growing beautifully less now, and hopes p{ the thousands who Bally forth from Los Angeles of a Sunday to angle in the briny are rising like the midsummer mercury in consequence. Phosphorescent water, if long continued, ruins fishing, not only for the current year, but for sea- sons to come after, as it kills fish .destroys clams, sand crabs and other fish food, and plays havoc gen- erally. Not of notably deleterious effect upon the fish at first, it soon stops their biting; they become poor, and toward the last are actually unfit for con- sumption. The red water pest of five or six years ago was a far worse visitation than the present, for it then seemed to be general, while this year the stuff lies In streaks, giving fish a chance to get out of It. Every season there has been a little, and, ex- cepting In the event of another protracted spell of unusual heat, anglers need not worry. The clearing of the ocean off San Pedro has been productive of some of the finest trolling ot the year, last week in particular being a banner one In the jig and spoon calendar. In the intervals when the red water belt lay oft shore, surf anglers have made some excellent catches, which are fair proof that the fishing will become as good as it should be at this season, pro- viding the peridinium pest abates. Police Judge Rose of Los Angeles landed nearly thirty fine large yellowfins at Manhattan early in the week, fishing on the evening tides and using the succulent sand crabs which abount in that vicinity. Other fisher- men had a taste of the same sport. In some in- stances the fish were of four pounds weight; they averaged not far from two and a half pounds apiece. Casting off the beach in the vicinity of Hyperion and along the strand as far as Manhattan, a few fine sacks of surf fish have been taken, but the bulk of the sport has been of the yellowfin variety. Parties trolling up the Malibu coast from Santa Monica as far as Point Dume have landed great .;ome Bay Long San Pedro Bay — Bass, halibut, croaker, smelt, yellowfin. Redondo — Bass, mackerel, herring, pompano. Playa Del Rey — Striped bass, pompano, yellowfin, mackerel. Manhattan — Yellowfin, surf. Hermosa — Surf, yellowfin. Venice — Pompano, mackerel, surf, yellowfin, hali- but. Ocean Park — Mackerel, surf, herring, yellowfin, halibut Port Los Angeles — Halibut, mackerel, bass; pom- pano, croaker. Outside — Barracuda, bass, yellowtail, bonita. Yellowfin have held the angling boards during the past week, with surf and pompano playing close up. Some very large catches of the yellowfinned beauties have been made under favorable condi- tions, and the size is increasing. Most of those caught earlier in the season were small. Surf have been biting pretty well, though a bit inclined to be lazy at times. Perhaps the largest catches have been at Newport and Playa del Rey. A constantly increasing interest is being mani- fested in the light tackle campaign and it is as- tonishing how many fall just an ounce or two shy of the coveted twenty pounder. Outside the sport has been excellent, some tre- mendous hauls being made. The tug Redondo made what is perhaps the record catch last Sunday. Six- teen persons fished, the entire catch being 1579 pounds of bass, barracuda, yellowtail and bonita. A large consignment of trout fry from the Brook- dale hatchery was taken to San Jose last week and distributed in the streams of Santa Clara county by members of the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Association under the direction of Game Warden Koppel. The fry arrived in excellent condition and the Santa Clara sportsmen say they were the liveliest lot of young speckled beauties ever planted in the local streams. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 18, 1906 DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Col. Jim Brooks does not propose to let the pastut age get any headway in the vicinity of his ankles whilst he is looking after the welfare of the Venice of America show. The show will no doubt be a "barking success," for interest in the affair is greater than has been taken in any previous southern show, and that means a great deal, for the orange growers have had some strong shows in Los Angeles. Entries close Thursday, September 6th. For full and further information, premium lists, entry blanks, etc., we refer our readers to Col. J. W. Brooks, 510-511 Broadway Building, Los Angeles. The show will be held Thursday, Friday and Satur- day, September 20, 21 and 22. It looks as if the Venice show will be a good feeder — both in entries and interest — for the Stock- ton show. A number of the dogs getting ready for Venice will afterwards be sent to Stockton, among them, so we are informed, will be a cracking good string of Boston's from the Ascot Kennels, some Fox Terriers from the Hampshire Kennels, a num- ber of English Bulldogs and probably Mr. Percy Harley's kennel of Airedales, As before stated, Spratts will look after the benching and feeding. The officers of the Southwestern Kennel Club are Paul Piepers, president; Kingsley M. Stevens, vice- president; W. K. Peasley, vice-president; Ed. Greenfield, vice-president; Wm. Kennedy, treasurer, and George R. Albers, secretary. The Venice of America show will be held under the auspices of the club, the bench show committee being Paul Piepers, chairman; W. K. Peasley, Jas. Ewins, Dr. L. W. Young, and Col. J. W. Brooks, oonrotnrv It will be a bit of very ^ws to the n take active interest, in ono,. „„„..;, „0„.„. Mr. Meyer has been under the weather since early spring, so much so that he went down South to recuperate and rest up. His trip has, we are glad to note, not been without benefit. Putting the awards of bird dog ribbons in the care of Mr. Morris was a move that meets the hearty approval of the Setter and Pointer men. It looks as if the local judge project will receive a strong impetus from the Venice show, for we have no hesitation in stating that the timber selected is fitting, much so, for the time and occasion. Stockton entries close Friday, September 28th. Premium lists, etc., and further information can be had of Chas. Heffernan, secretary, Yosemite Hotel, Stockton, Cal. Wm. Phillips is now located at Benicia and will take a few dogs this season to break and train. Mr. Phillips is a trainer of field dogs whom we can recommend. Mr. Ed. B. Knowles of Stockton counts on having some fine Irish Water Spaniel puppies. His bitch (Ch. Dan Maloney-Belle Marsh) was served by Wm. F. Wattson's Ch. Dennis C. on August 4th. Billy Bay, one of the crack duck shots of the Field and rule Club, writes: "Just a line to let you know I am O. K. and still enjoy reading the Breeder and Sportsman. In fact, would feel quite lost to oe without it. "There is a bit doing in my kennels as you will note from the following: Mr. Chas. Luhrs bred his Irish Water Spaniel bitch, one by the way that looks very good to me, to my dog Our Chance Jr., by imported Our Chance out of imported Champion Rowdy Girl. This litter should be a great one. Mr. W. Williams also bred a bitch to Our Chance Jr. I have bred Champion Rowdy Girl to The Gossoon, and if all goes well this nick should produce a litter of the best Irish Water Spaniels In thh pr any- other country. This breeding is a direct out-cross, something we have needed in the breed and is, I believe, something on the best blood lines obtain- able, consequently the pups should be worth look- ing forward to. I am not at Sloane & Co's. at present, having accepted a position with the John Breuner Co." Well, it begins to look as if the Irish Water Spaniel is gradually getting a foothold and place with Coast sportsmen that the breed is entitled to. W. B. Coutts left for Victoria, B. C, Tuesday night. He took a string of dogs up north to condi- tion for the British Columbia trials, among them 1b Joseph E. Terry's Kilgariff. Lemon Eye, a ' Setter puppy out of Belie Fon- taine, is now owned by Rube Louis. W. B. Coutts thought he could show no better appreciation of the smoky uisqiiebaugh on tap at the Torreon Buffet than by presenting "Little Mike," "With a braw young dog, mon." Coutts has Louis' Kilgariff puppy Joe Terry in charge and will prepare him for his debut on quail this fall. By the way, Lemon Eye is a queer name for an English Setter. In preparing a dog for show it will be understood that fradulent practices are to be condemned by right-thinking fanciers. But that such practices are common and are winked at in many cases is ap- parent. Many attempts have been made to put down fraud in dog showing, but so far without much effect. Recently a strong committee has been formed by the English Kennel Club to give the matter full consideration, yet, judging by the sub- joined paragraph, culled from the Field, little hope held out that fraud in the matter of preparing gs for show will be strenuously opposed. The paragraph alluded to reads as follows: The joint sommittee of the Kennel Club and of the council -oprcsentatives to inquire into the treatment of .he coats of dogs has been appointed, and if num- L'^rs denote strength it is a strong committee, for ■.here are eighteen members. The meetings will ■fortunately take place with, as it were, closed >ors, and the result of the deliberations will not e made known for some time, and in an inquiry of his kind, which so much concerns the public, it is afortunate that nothing will be known until par- ■ iculars appear in the official organ. There has ■aen great laxity shown during the past few years In allowing what is decidedly wrong to be done in ilie way of preparing dogs for the show ring. Clip- ping, pulling and even singing the coats have all been followed, and although palpable to the judges as well as to others, no cognizance has been taken of the matter until such so-called preparation has come to be taken as a matter of course. Even toy Pomeranians are subjected to the treatment, and that wire-haired Fox Terriers, Dandle Dinmonts, Airedale Terriers, Welsh Terriers, even Scottish Ter- riers, have their coats dressed is a matter of com- mon knowledge. What has lately been said as to the powdering of Old English sheep dogs must have come as a revelation to those who are not In what is commonly called the fancy, and judges have shown sad weaknesses in not disqualifying such ex- hibits as were taken into the ring with the powder thick upon them. The committee alluded to have no light job in hand, and unless they deal vigor- ously with the matter their work will be of no avail. The difficulty will he with regard to making the protests against these unduly trimmed dogs. It has already been found that neither the judges nor the exhibitors will make them, so naturally they will have to be left either to the show officials or to the Kennel Club, and it is generally thought that the latter body will have to be depended upon to make the protests when required, and, so far, there does not appear to be any more reasonable method than of the appointment of a special official for the purpose. This is, of course, taking for granted that the committee should consider the matter requires special legislation, for there are members whose opinions are well known to be in favor of allowing unlimited trimming so far as the coats of dogs are concerned. TRADE NOTES. Averages Reported. Cedar Springs, O., July 10-12 — R. O. Heikes won first general average, 543 out of 580, shooting "New E. C. " (Improved.) J. R. Taylor won second general average, 540 out of 580, shooting "New E. C." (Improved.) L. H. Eeid won third general average, 538 out of 680, shooting "Du Pont." The Navahoe Trophy was won by J. R. Taylor, shooting "New E. C." (Improved), with a score of 96 out of 100. Manning, la., July 11-12. — W. H. Heer won first gen- eral average, 392 out of 400, shooting "New Schultze. " C. G. Spencer won second general average, 391 out of 400, shooting "Du Pont." H. G. Taylor won first amateur and third general average, 384 out of 400, .- shooting "New E. C. " (Improved.) Mr. Hoon won third amaetur average, 377 out of 400, shooting "Du Pont" and "Infallible." The long run of the tournament was made by Mr. Heer, who ran §08 straight, Ffeepott, til., July 12. — W. D. Stannard won first general average, 154 out of 180, shooting "Infallible" and "Dti Pohi » Peters Points. The high amateur average at the New Jersey State Tournament June 6th and 7th was won by Mr. 1*. W. Moffatt, shooting Peters Premier factory loaded shells. Mr. Moffatt was also runner-up in the State Cham- pionship event. The practice shoot of the Ohio National Guards at Port Clinton, Ohio, the first week in June proved an unqualified success. Although it was early in the sea- son and the range is a new one, the scores were well up, and in fact, remarkably good. A number of the high men used Peters 30 caliber ammunition, Lieu- tenant Benedict being high in the slow fire aggregate and second in the grand aggregate. The scores ind. | cate very strongly the superiority of Peters ammuni- tion over that of other makes, and also that Ohio will be well to the fore in the Sea Girt matches this year. At the recent two days' tournament given by the Boston Gun Club, Mr. Eugene, the Mayor of Man- chester, N. H., tied with one of the other contestants, and in shooting og to determine the score broke 25 straight; his opponents 20 out of $25. Mr. Reed used Peters Target factory loaded shells. What the Single Trigger Did. Ed. Schultz was second high average at Monterey August 4 and 5, breaking 181 out of 200 and 169 out of 200, a total of 350, four birds behind the high amateur average. - At Santa Cruz he scored high amateur average August 10, breaking 190 out of 200; high amateur average August 11, breaking 189 out of 200; August 12, 180 out of 200 — high amateur average for the shoot, 559 targets out of 600. Schultlzl shot an L. C. Smith automatic ejector fitted with the Hunter single trigger. Circuit Tournament of Trap Shooters. A tournament, open to the Coast and arranged by enthusiastic trap shooters in the vicinity of Mon- terey, Salinas and Santa Cruz was held during the week beginning August 4th. The first shoot was held In Monterey, August 4th and 5th; in Salinas on August 7th and 8th, and closed at Santa Cruz on August 10th, 11th and 12th. The arrangements, in the capable hands of Messrs. W. H. Varien, C. Carr and W. E. Greene, were carried out in a most creditable and sportsmanlike manner. A noteworthy feature of the tournament was the liber- ality of the purses and the added moneys, making the event one of the most attractive ever given on this Coast. At Monterey, the amateur average was won by R. H. Bungay of Ocean Park, using U. M. C. Acme shells. Mr. Bungay was also the winner of a silver cup. W. H. Varien was second high average, using U. M. C. Magic shells. Mr. Emil Holling, shooting in fine form, was the high gun in the professional class, using a Remington gun and U. M. C. Magic shells. Mr. Dick Reed and Mr. D. W. King Jr. were second and third in this class, both using Remington shot guns. Of the thirty-one contestants, twenty-one were exclusive users of U. M. C. Magic and Acme shells at the Monterey meet This successful record for the U. M. C. ammunition and Remington guns was re- peated at Salinas. The U. M. C. shells again won the three first high amateur averages and the Rem- ington gun was used in the first two high averages of the whole shoot. The winning amateur contestants at Salinas were Messrs. Fred King, W. H. Varien and C. Weber. Messrs. Holling and Reed being the professional win- ners. The final shooting occurred at Santa Cruz, and a most creditable and enjoyable tournament came to a successful close. Sober up on Jackson '■ Napa Soda. * o ■ — The first-elase hotel of Victoria, B. C, is the Driard, Saturday. August 18, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 I THE FARM | t » * ♦ » » ■!■ <■ * 'I ■!■ * * i> *> * ■!■ ■!■ ♦ -I- 1 * ■!■ 'I ■» * MUTTON TYPES AND THE BUTCH- ER'S IDEAL. *"-** The butcher's ideal of a mutton sheep involves form, fleece, quality and condition, the main points being form, condition and such points of general quality as contribute to the better killing qualities. The question of fleece is important only in so far as it increases or decreases the total value of the sheep to the slaughterer. Good killing or dressing quality is indicated by an absence of all wide- ness and coarseness. The bones of the head and the leg should be as fine as is consistent with good feed- ing quality and constitutional vigor. The butcher's ideal mutton sheep might be one possessing bone so fine that the animal would be too delicate to make a profitable feeder, thorough knowledge of the butcher's ideal is essential, but if the butcher's ideal animal for the block is at variance with the feeder's ideal for the feed lot, shed or pen, the feed lot ideal is bound to receive the most serious con- sideration at the hands of the pro- ducer. Fortunately, the butcher's ideal and the most profitable type of mutton /*1 sheep to feed are not materially dif- ferent. By careful study the feeder can meet the demands ot the butcher in almost every particular without sacrificing anything in animals so selected as profitable feeders. To make a profitable carcass of beef and a profitable animal in the —* feed lot, it has been said that well bred beef steers are necessary. The statement applies with equal force in speaking of a mutton sheep. The importance of breeding, as affecting the profitableness of a mutton sheep, is not generally enough recognized. High grades of almost any of the mutton breeds possess the qualities most sought by producer, dealer or consumer, namely, short legs and neck, broad back and loins ; long, level rumps; well fleshed thighs, low, full flanks, and thick flesh. The presence or absence of these characteristics is not so easily recog- nized in a sheep as in a pig or a steer, because of the thick covering of wool, which may, in the hands of the expert shepherd, be made to disguise the real form of the sheep. It is im- portant, therefore, to follow a uefinite method of examination in order to de- termine their value. ^^* The better a sheep appears to be — that is, the smoother he has been made, either with feed or with the shears — the greater the possibility of deception; consequently, the more ur- gent the need of a careful and intelli- gent examination. 9 ) The mutton type should be possess- ed to a high degree by every individ- ual of every breed of mutton sheep. It may be said to be almost the only breed-type characteristic that is held in common by all mutton breeds. True, more perfect development of the leg of mutton is expected in the Southdown than would be looked for in the Oxford, but a glaring defect in the leg of mutton should be a dis- qualification from the standpoint of mutton production, no matter what breed of mutton sheep is involved. It can be seen how even the breed- er of pure Oxford might pass over a deficient leg of mutton on a sheep possessed of excellent quality, breed- type, and finish. It would not be ne- cessary for the farmer in quest of a good mutton ram to put up with a poorly developed ram; that is, in so far as mutton points are concerned. The novice in judging sheep is often deceived in purchasing an over- fat sheep because it looks good. While a sheep too thin in condition is a puzzle alike to the novice and experienced judge, a sheep in a con- dition bordering on either extreme is an unprofitable sheep to the pur- chaser. The safest plan to follow in exam- ining the sheep is to adopt a system- atic method of examination. Thus one will generally avoid overlooking either the strong or deficient points of the animal. It goes without saying that one should know how a properly developed sheep should look and handle. It is not enough to make an exam- ination with the eyes. It is safe to say that less can be told of the real characteristics of a sheep by general animal. More dependence must be placed upon the use of the hands. Not all judges agree as to the best method of examining a sheep. Some begin with an examination of the most important points, while others think it best to begin at the head, taking the points in passing to the rear of the sheep. The latter is the safer method. Careful students of physiognomy can judge much of the characteristics of a man or woman by a good look at the face. So .much can be seen in the head and face of a sheep to indicate its masculinity. The ram with the long, narrow head is sel- dom a prepotent or satisfactory sire. Passing from the head back to the neck we should look for a short, thick neck, one that gradually thick- ens towards the body, joining the shoulder smoothly and evenly. There should be no drop just in front of the top of the shoulders, constituting what is known as a "ewe neck." In judging of the depth of chest place one hand on top of shoulders and the other between the front legs of the sheep, noting also the width between the forelegs, which should be relatively great. Examine also the fullness of the brisket, as well as the covering of the point of the shoulder and the shoulder blade. It is well, too, to press firmly on top of the shoulders to determine whether the shoulders are well overlaid. By placing the hands a little high- er and nearer the middle of the back, which would be required in ex- amining the sheep for fullness of heart girth, the spring of the ribs should be noted. The hand should be pressed firmly and moved slightly back and forth, pressing firmly all the time. If the back and loin is not well covered, the spine will be more or less prominent. The hind quarters should be of good length and carried as level as possible. In all of these examinations it is well to bear in mind that it is the form of the carcass of the sheep, regardless of the covering of wool, for which we should look. To do this the hand, or fingers, as occasion may require, must be firmly laid on the sheep. The fleshing of thigh and the filling of the twist should be taken into consideration at this point. While the danger with the beginner in judging sheep is to judge too much by the general appearance of a sheep, such an examination is of practical utility. For example, by a careful view of the sheep as a whole, at some little distance, we judge of carriage and style. The general outline, providing the sheep has not been blocked by the professional trimmer, should indicate whether the top and bottom lines are straight and parallel, whether the body is deep, the fianks full, and the legs short. At some distance the sheep should present a low, massive, blocky ap- pearance, the short legs standing well apart and well to the corners of the body. The legs should be reasonably straight as viewed from the side, front, and rear, which indicates strength and feeding type. The first step is to become familiar with a correct method; the next, to know that the most important points of the mutton sheep are the leg of mutton, the loin, and the back. With a well-developed loin ,back and thigh, couple a low, massive form on short, strong legs, fronted with a masculine head and you have a ram that is safe to depend upon as a producer of good feeding lambs.— H. W. Mumford, of University of Illinois, in Shepherd's Criterion. Shorthorns have led all other breeds in commanding high prices in Amer- ica. Some of our readers doubtless remember that notable day, Septem- ber 10, 1873, when at the New York Mills sale the famous Shorthorn cow 8th Duchess of Geneva topped the sale at $40,600 and the 10th Duchess of Geneva, another member of the herd, was sold for $35,000. While no recent sales have resulted in these highlv sensational figures, the prices paid for first-class Shorthorns are far above the best of the other breeds. At the dispersion sale of the Tebo Lawn herd of Shorthorns held not long ago In Missouri eleven bulls brought $12,115, an average of $1,- 101- 166 females, $51,212.50, an aver age' of $308.51 and 177 all together sold for $63,327.50, a general average ..CARTRIDGES.. Plenty of cartridges at Brittain & Co.. Inc. Cartridge (amine is reported but we have plenty. Laid in a big supply or all makes and calibres FOR BIG AND LITTLE GAME and art- prepared to meet even unusual demands. Our Sporting iim>ds Department is a marvel of completeness — everything for sport lovers. BRITTAIN & CO. Everything in Hardware. VAN NESS AVE. and TURK STREET Take It In Time If you have the remedy on hand, ami are ready to aetpromptly, you will find that there te nothing In Um form of Sparing, Splints, curi-s, Wlndpuffs and Bunches which will D"t yi»*l«l promptly and pertna* ueutly to Quinn's Ointment Ithaa eaved th rii-an'l cart and the broksn-d i. of Minneapolis. Minn., who condu.ts one of th.- Unr< ^follows: I havebeenueiP'L'Qulnn'» Ointment * , I take pleasure In recommend' I out it in his stable. Fir curbs, eplints. PrlcaSI.OO per bottle. Sold by all '"V"? "n^w8™1 W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, N. Y. f good horse, from the peddler's - .1. Mr. 0. II. I'l'-l.. ; liverv slaljtrs In the- Northwest, Bome lltn.- ami with till 7 frieiul.. Nn horseman should !>•• with- *, wlndpolTsand nil bunches It baa noesjual." i-t3 or :■ 't by in nl. Write us for circular*, month was attended by 3500 people. The sales totalled $17,440, an average of $425.36. The prices paid at these sales quite accurately represent the real market for good Shorthorns. When beet cattle are shipped out of the West to the large markets nowadays they are sold under the in- spection of experts employed by the buyers and therefore the growers of such cattle are in the hands of these inspectors who are to judge of their quality, by which prices are fixed. It often occurs that a lot of cattle weighing 1300 to 1400 pounds look very much alike to their owners, but when the experts go in among them they see them very differently. They may agree with the owners of the cattle that the whole lot will dress out about sixty pounds net for each 100 pounds live weight, but the point with the experts is, are most of these pounds in the hind-quarters and loin which sell a good deal the high- est from the butcher's block, or is too great a proporiton of it in the fore-quarters and neck. This is the inspector's test of the value of each animal before him. McMURRAY McMURRAY SULKIES and JOGGING CARTS Standard the world over Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY 531 Valencia St., San Francisco Sales Agent for California. POULTRY NOTES. Too much corn produces lots of fat, but few eggs. Half corn and half meat will produce as many eggs as any other ration, but it is awfully ex- pensive. If you take milk and boil it and mix it with ground oats and bran, it will not only be a good tonic, but a splendid egg producing food, and re- lease the poultry from the necessity of drinking slop. Clean nests guarantee clean eggs; filthy nests guarantee dirty eggs. Clean eggs are worth almost double in the market the value of soiled or undersirable eggs. Don't buy cheap and inferior stock. Get the best or none of the variety (J<=^T Kendall's Spavin Cure his never had an equal In the world for curing common horse air merits, such as Spiv* In, Ringbone, Curt), Splint and Lame- i. 1«j6. Dr. B. J. EtmiUll Co . Dear Sir* — Zoclotej Sal a 1 east .tamp Car joar book. "A TnadM on th* HoTM (tVl bit I' !•■>• -i. " - f I -;i- Yow. ntfXtnilJ. W. JwMFIujs.tz.ck. Greatest known liniment for fam- Priotil; eioriB. Ilyiu*. All aVjcpIsts. Accept no subsntute. "Treatlae a* th« Heraa," free from druggists DR. B. J. KENDALL COMPANY, Fadls, Vermont. ETY <£& IMPREGNATING OUTFIT Practical and durable ami i<. easily used. Gets in foal really increases theincome .llii.n r.TWK \NTr Fl) to produce results A necessity in every breed inestablc. Wntcfor descrip- tive circular Price of OUTFIT, complete. $7.60 I.O.tBITTrMll V 9 FOX ItLD'G. ELVBIA. OHIO. Young McKinney Stallion For Sale. I offer for sale my young stallion CARLOKIN. record 2:30% as a three- year-old. He is by MeKlnney and out of the great brood mare Carlotta Wil- kes (dam of Volita 2:16*4. Carlocita 2:24%. and Carlokln 2:20%). by Charley Wilkes 3563. second dam Aspasta. dam of Faustina 2:19% by Alcantara 723, etc. Carlokin is standard and registered, and tan show a mile at the trot now in 2:13 or better. I believe he will trot In 2:10 this year. Will sell him at a reasonable figure for cash. He Is a game race horse and his first crop of colts foaled this year are as fine lookers as can be found anywhere. Correspondence invited. Ad- dress c. L. JONES, Modesto. FOB SAT.F, — $300 EACH. SI'KEV MAC, black filly, foaled 1903, by McKinney 2:11>4, dam Winnie Wilkes 2:17% by Key Wilkes. Thor- oughly broken and a fast pacer. LADY SEARCH, black filly, foaled 1905, by Searchlight 2:03^4, dam Winnie Wilkes 2:17"/i by Bey Wilkes. Entered in Breeders' Futurity. $7000. E. P. M. Greeley, 14th and Franklin Sts., 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 18, 1906 . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBOEO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY ME. 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Concluded to try "Save-the- Horse," purchased two bottles, and used them with great effect. Soon had her in harness and on way to recovery. She has recovered and is in the harness every day, and the joint reduced to 5% inches, and the mare is now in foal. Sincerely, DR. DENTON T. SUDKE. "S.-ive-tln'-Horse" Permanently Cures Spavin, Rinsrbone (except lew ltint;- honel. Curb, Tlinrmi^lipin, Splint, Shoe Iloil, Wind Puff, Injured Tcnilons and all lameness without Near or loss of hair.. Horse may work as usual. $5.00 PER BOTTLE. Written guarantee — as binding to protect you as the beat legal talent could make it. Send for copy and booklet. At druggists and dealers or express paid. Scores of letters to confirm and convince. Send Cor copies. Absolute and overwhelming evidence and certainties as to the unfailing power of "Save-the-Horse." TROY CHEMICAL CO. BINGHAMTON, N. Y. FormerlyTroy, N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cat Phone' °"k Paeific Coast Agent. Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1S92. Every horse owner who values his stock should constantly have a supply of it on hand. It im- proves and keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your grocers or dealers for it. Positively cures Colic, Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co., C. P. Kertcl, Pres., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal. Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1324 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. THOS. BANKS, Manager McKINNEY, 2:11 J World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep, 52.00 per week Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal when writing.) ...Baywood Stud... THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, CAL. (Property of John Parrott, Esq.) Imp. Hackney Stallion Green's Rufus 63==4291 Will Serve a Limited Number of Approved Mares, Season 1906. Fee $75. Reductions made for two or more mares. W ALTER SEALY, Manager VACATION, 1906 Issued by the California Northwestern Railway The Picturesque Eoute of California — AND— North Shore Railroad The Scenic Eoute IS NOW READY FOE DISTRIBUTION Giving Full Information in regard to CAMPING SPOTS, THE LOCATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACcIONS, ETC., OF MINERAL SPRING RE- SORTS AND COUNTRY HOMES AND FARMS WHERE SUMMER BOARD- ERS ARE TAKEN, WITH TERMS OF BOARD, $7.00 AND UPWARDS PER WEEK. To be had at Tiburon Ferrp, foot of Market St., San Francisco. Inquiry by mail will bring an immediate response. J AS. AGLER, R. X. RYAN, Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt. J. R. Wilson. WILSON A. F. 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's Herd of Short-Horn Cattle 40 Head Registered Bulls 25 Head Registered Heifers WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION. The sale will be held on the farm, adjoin- ing NEWMAN, CAL., at 1:30 p. m. Write for Catalogue. HOWARD CATTLE CO., - San Mateo, Cal. FINE PASTURAGE NO WIRE FENCING. GOOD BOX STALLS AND BEST OF CARE given horses in any manner that ownen may degjre, at reasonable rates. For further particulars address MRS. CH*,Sg, Sonoma, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON, 513 32d street, Oakland, Cal., Importers, Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle, Horses. Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so- licited. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE BREEDER ANP SPQRTSWAN. Saturday, August 25, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLEY, Proprietor Turt and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Po^to'fflce " Second Class Matter at San Francisco Terms— One Year »3; Six Months J1.75; Three Months »1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE cfsco^Ca^lforn^a. W' Ke"ey"' *•""*"»**==! «>7s™ Fran! Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication but as a private guarantee of good faith equalled the 2:15% made last year. The two-year- old trotting event was won in 2:23% for the fastest heat, and the' three-year-old trot, which took five heats to decide, had 2:17 for Its fastest heat, a per- formance creditable to any country. The attendance was good and the meeting payed a small financial profit. The utter absence of the touts and short-card gamblers from the meeting and from the streets of Woodland during the wetrk was generally commented upon, and much credit was given the officials of the town and county and the association for this condi- tion of things, as they worked together to this end. The success of the meeting at Woodland shows what can be done by intelligent management, and there are a dozen tracks in the State where just as good and just as successful meetings can be held. AT SALINAS TRACK. HARNESS BACINO DATES. Grand Circuit. Poughkeepsie August 13-17 Beadville August 20-24 Providence August 27— September 1 Hartford September 37 Syracuse September 11-14 Columbus September 17-21 Cincinnati September 24-29 California. Woodland ( Breeders ' Meeting) August 15-18 Sacramento (State Pair) August 25 — September 1 Salinas (Monterey Ag. Assn.) September 12-15. Hanford (Central Cal. Pair) October 1-6 North Pacific Circuit. Salem, Or September 10-15 North Yakima, Wash September 17-22 Spokane, Wash September 24-29 Walla Walla, Wash October 1-6 Lewiston, Idaho October 8-13 Montana Circuit. Butte August 21 — September 4 Livingston September 10-14 Bozeman September 17-22 Great Falls September 24-28 State Fair, Helena October 1-6 Missoula October c. '2 GEORGE BEMENT, one of the oldest of California horse breeders, has passed across the dark river. He died at his home in Melrose, Alameda county, on July 26th. after a long illness, and notice of his death has just reached us. Mr. Bement was one of the pioneers of California, coming here in the days when a search for gold in the mines was nearly every man's object in leaving home and kindred for the Golden State. He located in San Francisco and engaged in the teaming and express business. A great lover of the horse, he was one of the best known road drivers and owned some of the best that went over the plank roads of those days, and then to the Cliff by way of Point Lobos road. He owned that thirty-mile champion. Gen. Taylor, and kept him for several years at his farm in Napa county, and later brought him to Alameda county, where we believe the old horse died. Up to the day of his death Mr. Bement owned several of the descendants of this old gray son of the Morse horse, and they possessed the characteristics of their sire, in- asmuch as they found no road long for them. Mr. Bement up to a year or so ago was a very' active man, and a regular driver on the beautiful roads and avenues in the vicinity of his pleasant home. He was one of nature's noblemen, a man whose life made the world better, and whose aim was to leave it better to live in than when he was a youth. To this end he was a breeder of fine stock, and one of the regular exhibitors at our State and District fairs. Guernsey and Jersey cattle and Essex hogs were his favorite breeds next to horses, and he has taken many premiums with animals of his own breeding. His death is a loss to the community in which he lived and will be regretted by all who knew him. THE STATE FAIR opens to-day under different auspices than ever before in its history. It is re- ported that the pavilion display is complete and as good as ever gathered for the State exposition. The stock exhibits is also large ana fine, and Secre- tary Filcher is greatly to be commended for his ef- forts in these lines. The racing will be good, but there will be a small card each day, owing to the fact that no running events are provided for. There will be no betting within the Fair grounds on any of the events. This condition of things has been brought about by the turning of the Fair almost completely over to the runners for the past few years, until visitors and exhibitors withdrew their patron- age. With the racing program confined to one week, good purses offered for harness horses and runners and no betting permitted except auction and mutual pools, the State Fair can again be made one of the most popular of the State institutions. The harness racing during the present Fair will bring together some of the best horses ever seen in California, those classics, the Occident and Stanford stakes alone be- ing very important and rich events. It is to be hoped there will be a large attendance this year, as the Fair deserves the support of the people. SOME GOOD ADVICE is given secretaries by Spirit of the West, an Iowa paper, printed in a horse breeding section of the country where many of the associations treed the plan this year of offering $1,000 stakes, but announcing them late, with the result that few filled. The journal says: "A number of Western associations last spring experimented in offering stakes. The experiment was not a success. These stakes ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, but in most cases had to be re-opened or changed to purse races. The intention was good, and the associations that offered the stakes deserved great credit for making the effort to put up good money to attract high-class fields and conducting first- class race meetings. But the plain facts are that the harness horse breeding industry in many sections of the Middle West has hardly advanced to a point to warrant such large stakes. There is no lack of high-class horses, but they are distributed over a large territory, and on the other hand, the associa- tions are widely separted and many of them now, without having become established as racing centers, so that owners could safely arrange a schedule of starts. Besides the entries must close a little earlier than it is practical for trainers to determine whether their horses will do to start, and again, while many stables have one or more horses that would do to enter in large stakes, they were uncertain at the time if there would be classes for the balance of their stables. A better and safer plan for the Western associations, especially where the entries close early, is to make the stakes lower and at the same time offer good purses, and. by all means, secretaries should familiarize themselves as far as possible with record horses in the country and make a careful study of the classes; decide upon, and, above all, avoid the arrangement of classes merely to accom- modate a few local trainers." When W. H. Williams, the well known horse trainer, formerly of San Jose and Hollister. brought his stable to the Salinas track he increased the popu- lation of that excellent equine school by ten high- class pupils. Next week this number will be in- creased by the arrival of four more quadruped scholars. Prof, # Williams' class is headed by the nobly bred four-year-old stallion Frank Covey, whose sire was Mendocino and his dam Rose McKinney. The others are Kermit. a three-year-old "green" trot- ter, that has gone a mile in 2:25 after three months' work; Black Henry, a very promising three-year-old colt by Henry Nutwood; Blondey, a fast chestnut gelding by Diablo, that has paced a mile in 2:18 after five months' work; Jo Jo, a handsome three- year-old brown gelding by Wild Nutllng; Cono. a two- year-old bay gelding by Arthur Wilkes, a very prom- ising youngster; Branch, a two-year-old black pacer by Mesto; Au Revoir, a three-year-old bay trotting filly by Charles Derby; Motanic, a brown gelding pacer by Chehalis. that has made a trial mile in 2:12. Mr. Williams Is also training a five-year-old chest- nut mare by Nutwood Wilkes, owned by Henry Strove of Watsonville, for the races to be held here in September. Mr. Williams had always one of the largest strings of horses in training at the San Jose track and ex- pects to have from twelve to fifteen here at all times. He likes the Salinas track and the local conditions better than those at San Jose or Hollis- ter; and says that his horses thrive better and go faster here than at either of the places named. He intends to make his home in Salinas, if all goes well. He states that from eighty to ninety horses would have come here after the closing of Agricul- tural Park at San Jose if the evicted horsemen had known the excellence of the Salinas race track. He remarks that if the stalls at this track were placed In good repair and whitewashed the management would probably soon need to build an addition to the stables to accommodate the number of horses that would be brought here for training. — Salinas Index. FIVE COLTS IN STANFORD STAKES. Five three-year-old colts have had final payment made on them in the Stanford Stake which is to be trotted at the California State Fair this year. This stake is one of the classics of the trotting events in California, and has been won by three-year-olds that afterwards obtained very low records and sold for large sums. This year's race gives every indica- tion of being a close contest. Delia Derby, winner of the Breeders' Futurity at Woodland last week, Lida Carter, winner of second money and Prince Mc- Kinney" winner of third money, are not in the Stan- ford, although Delia Derby is in the Occident. Of the six three-year-olds on which starting pay- ment has been made in the Occident, four are paid up on in the Stanford, consequently the first stake will give a line on the other. The Occident will be trotted on Saturday. August 25th, the first day of the State Fair, and the Stanford on Saturday, Sep- tember 1st, the last day. The five on which final payment has been made in the Stanford are all colts, as follows: W. C. McCully's blk. c. Gen. Torres by Neernut, dam Concha by A. W. Richmond. Thos. Smith's ch. c. Prof. Heald by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Daisy S. by McDonald Chief. C. F. Clancy's b. c. Seattle by Stam B., dam Ber- tie by L. H. Todhunter's b. c. Silver Hunter by Zombro, dam The Silver Bell by Silver Bow. Vendome Stock Farm's b. c. Alto Kinney by Mc- Kinney, dam Irantilla by Iran Alto. THE BREEDERS' MEETING at Woodland last week brought out many fine horses, both trotters and pacers, and showed that Pacific Coast breeders are of the progressive order. That those who breed the light harness horse on this Coast are striving to pro- duce the best conformation possible Is shown by the young colts and fillies that start in the stakes, and they greatly outclass in this respect the youngsters of twenty years ago. Records are not broken every year, but the Futurity Stakes can be depended upon to furnish sensational colts in every division. This year the three-year-old pace was won in the fastest SWEET MARIE, with nothing behind her good enough to make her do her best, trotted the Pough- keepsie track in 2:04% last week, which lowered the track record a second and a half and is the fastest mile ever trotted by a mare in a race. The daughter of McKinney seems to be in a class by herself this year. STOCK BREEDERS WILL HOLD MEETING. The California Live Stock Breeders' Association is to have its annual meeting at Sacramento Tuesday, August 28th. The business meeting will be held at the Capital Hotel at 5:30 P. M.. and the open meet- ing at a public hall at 8 p. m. Charles D. Pierce of San Francisco is president of the organization. J. H. Glide Jr. of Sacramento is vice-president, James Whitaker of Gait treasurer and E. W. Major of Berkeley secretary. General W R. Shatter of San Francisco is one of the directors. The others are E. W. Howard of San Francisco, J. W. Robert Smith, secretary of the Los Angeles Har- ness Horse Association, has a California record. If not a world's record to report. Not a horse or per- son was suspended after the July meeting of this Bird of Merced, Francis I. Hodgkins of Lathrop. A. association every entrance fee being paid. This B. Evans of Fresno, Judge P. J. Shields of Sacra- must be very gratifying for the Los Angeles Asso- mento and William Price of Suisun. three heata Byer"made m a race on the Coast by clatlon, and' C.ert»lnly BpesKU well for the hor»e The prime purpose of the association is the pro, a fllly, while the time In the two-year-old dlvlBlon pwnerf, mot"'n ot tbe ^^ °f bl0°ded "Ve !** THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 25, 1906 '^><"M*^^>>^M-M$Mi^>^^M^^H^*4M^^4^>^<.^^4..:*^^M*^> .;■ .;. * .1. ■!■ .;■ ■;■»<;-»»■ NO BETTER RACING was ever held in the State of California than that which was rurnished by the drivers and horses competing in the different events at Woodland last week, where the Pacific Coast Trot- ting Horse Breeders' Association held its seven- teenth annual meeting, opening on Wednesday and lasting four days. Woodland is a thriving and sub- stantial town of about 4000 inhabitants, and is in the center of what is probably the richest farming country in California. Yolo has long been a horse breeding county, and that the blood lines of the stock used by the early settlers were of the right kind is evidenced by the fact that to the four or five hundred rigs that were seen in the infield every day during the meeting there was hitched hardly a horse that was not a fine looking animal. The greater part of the county is level, with fairly good roads and nearly every farmer drives a good buggy horse. Mustang blood was never prevalent to any extent in the county, as the early Spanish and Mexi- can settlers of California sought cooler summer climates near the coast for their homes, and when the country began to be settled after the discovery of gold, Yolo was mostly open to settlement as United States Government land, although there were a few grants from the Mexican Government to par- ties who owned along Cache and Putah creeks. Ken- tuckians and Missourians predominated among the early settlers and nearly all brought horses of size and good breeding with them. Chas. St. Louis, D. P. Diggs, James Moore, James Douglas, Geo. Wood- ard and many others of these early comers to the county set great value on thoroughbred blood, and when such horses as St. Clair, Black Ralph, Odd Fellow, Alex. Button and others were afterwards used to get light harness horses, it Is not surprising that those driven by the Yolo county farmers (who have patronized the best of trotting bred stallions in the past ten years) are a superior looking lot, and excite the admiration of all horsemen who visit this section. The Alex. Buttons, the Black Ralphs and the St. Clairs were nearly all large, fine looking bays and browns, and there was hardly a horse breeder in the county twenty years ago that did not have a mare by one of them. These mares have been bred to such horses as Diablo 2:09%, Bayswater Wilkes 2:25%, Falrose 2:19, and other well bred and good looking stallions, consequently the standard of good looks among Yolo county driving horses is high. There are a number of young stallions owned in and about Woodland that are sure to make a name for themselves in the future, while the number of owners who send mares outside the county every year to be mated with high class stallions is in- creasing all the time. The purchase of the Wood- land track a few years ago by Alex. Brown of Wal- nut Grove, who has established his stallions Nush- agak, Prince Ansel and Steinmont there, has in- creased the interest in fast trotters and pacers, and Yolo will soon be reckoned one of the leading horse breeding sections of the Pacific Coast. One of the features of the week was the absence from the town of that class known as "tin horn gam- blers," who are usually in evidence wherever a crowd of people gather. Woodland has an ordinance which prohibits gambling games, and compels all the saloons to close between the hours of 12 o'clock mid- night and 5 a. m. When it was announced that the Breeders would hold a meeting in Woodland a strong effort was made by a few persons to have this or- dinance repealed for the week, but not a member of the city council gave the proposition his sanction and the town was not "wide open." District Attor- ney Huston made a strong objection to any such proceedure, and announced that if the town authori- ties repealed the ordinance, he would prosecute every gambler under the State law and see that no games were run. As a result the "lid" was on tight during the entire week, much to the gratification and satis- faction of all the respectable part of the community. At the track auction and mutual pools were the only means of betting, no bookmaking being permitted. Consequently the track and grounds were free from touts, and the town was not disgraced by the pres- ence of a lot of surething gamblers. The directors of the Breeders' Association, the horsemen, the visi- tors and the people of Woodland were all more than pleased with the conditions which existed, as they showed conclusively that the sport of harness racing does not need the presence of an undesirable element to make it a success. The hotels were all crowded during the week, many visitors having to be domi- ciled in private houses, the business men reported large sales and the Breeders' Association was more than pleased with the patronage accorded the racing, as the balance sheet showed a financial profit. The racing was extremely satisfying. Close con- tests and fast time ruled throughout the four days. The four divisions of the Breeders' Futurity were to me the most interesting features of the program. Long continued training and campaigning of two and three-year-olds is to be deprecated, but train- ing and racing them in a few good stakes is vastly beneficial to the horse breeding industry and does them no harm when they are properly handled. The Occident and Stanford Stakes have done more to foster the breeding of trotters than all the class races the State Fair has ever provided, while estab- lishing the Pacific Breeders' Futurity by the Breed- ers' Association has kept the California circuit alive. Without these stakes, which must be decided every year, the circuit would have gone by the board and the great interest which has been created by them is the one thing that will yet bring the California circuit back to its former glory. The two-year-old trotting division for foals of 1904 was the first of these events to be decided. It was trotted on Thursday. It was won most impressively by the filly Zolahka, a daughter of the pacing stal- lion Zolock 2:05% out of a daughter of the pacing stallion Nutford 064. Zolahka is a tall, spare filly, very deep through the heart, light in the flanks and with a long, thin neck. She is poor in flesh, but is in good health, and when she fills out and is matured I shall look for her to be a very Handsome mare. She trots with the regularity of a Corliss engine, and is one of the most perfectly gaited two-year-olds horsemen have ever seen. She is trained and driven by Mr. I. C .Mosher, who owns a half interest in her with O. B. Landon. In the first heat of her race one of her boots came unfastened and dangled about her legs until it caused her to break near the first quarter pole. As soon as it became free and fell from her leg, she went to trotting again as if nothing had happened and, passing the leaders one after another, won pulled up in 2:25%. The second heat was very easy for her in 2:23%, and she came the last quar- ter in 34 seconds again pulled up. I think a mile in 2 : 17 would be within her capacity right now. Nogi, the bay colt that finished second to her in both heats, is her opposite. He is short and stout built, and a regular bull dog trotter, while she is tall and an- gular and glides over the ground without seeming effort. Nogi will be heard from as he gets age, and barring accidents will make a very fast trotter. He is by Athablo 2:24%- pacing, who is by Diablo 2:09% out of the great brood mare Athalie by Harkaway. The two-year-old pacers were three in number. There were two Searchlights and a Zombro. The winner, Aerolite, had an easy race of it. He is beyond question one of the classiest looking colts in the country. Sired by Searchlight out of Trix by Nutwood Wilkes, his breeding is of the choicest. He looks very much like his great sire, is the same beautiful bay and his conformation and gait are very similar. Searchlight 2:03% was one of the greatest race horses that ever went down the Grand Circuit, and California breeders thought very highly of him on that account, but his grand proportions led to his getting many mares from breeders who wanted the highest form in their colts and did not care so much for speed or racing qualities. Aerolite when mature will be a handsomer horse than his famous daddy in my opinion, and the manner in which he stepped his two heats in this race in 2:15% and 2:18% would lead one to expect 2:10 for him as a three-year-old, and expect him to lower his sire's record later. James Marshall of Dixon, who bred and owns Aero- lite, could take a big figure for him right now, but does not want to mell. Fred Chadbourne trained the colt for this race and drove him with splendid judg- ment. The sensational colt race of the meeting, however, so far as speed is concerned, was the pacing division of the three-year-olds. There were four starters, McFadyen 2:15%, winner of the two-year-old divi- sion last year, Magladi, second in that event, and between which it was conceded the race would again be fought, Renown and Salva. Magladi won the race In three heats, breaking the stake record and pacing the fastest three heats ever paced on the coast by a filly in a race. 2:11%, 2:10% and 2:12% is Grand Circuit speed for three-year-olds, and while the fav- orite McFadyen was beaten, he was not disgraced, as he fought for every heat, was game to the last inch of the last mile and was only defeated because the filly had greater speed. Magladi was bred and is owned by Judge Thos. H. Brents of Walla Walla. She has been to the half in 1:02% in her work and her first half In 1:05 in two of the heats of this race did not bother her in the least. She wears the straps, while McFadyen goes without them. Never was there a more popular win than when the Salinas filly Delia Derby captured the three-year- old trotting division of the Futurity after five heats had been trotted. She is a very handsome daughter of Chas. Derby and has a world of speed. Her fast- est heat was in 2:i7, but she looks as if 2:15 three times in succession would not be sufficient to stop her. This makes two years in succession that Char- lie Whitehead of Salinas has trained and driven the winner of this rich stake. A more popular trainer does not live on this coast. He is not only a first class man with colts and a good driver, but he is a genial, pleasant gentleman, strictly business all the time, and never enters or starts in a race except with the determination of winning first money if possible. I understand he leased the racing qualities of Delia Derby this year from her owner, Mr. J. N. Anderson of Salinas. Delia Derby is by Chas. Derby out of Norah D. by Del Sur. The winning of two heats and second money in this stake by Martin Carter's filly Lida Carter was a surprise to him. This filly is by Stam B. 2:11% out of Lida W. 2:18%. the dam of Nutwood Wilkes, and she was not right as a two-year-old, although she showed speed that year in what little work was given her. This year she was taken sick in the spring, but recovered and when Mr. Z. T. Rucker, her present trainer, took hold of her a few weeks ago, she began to improve so that Mr. Carter con- c'uded to make the starting payment in this stake, thinking that fourth money would be about the amount of her winnings provided no more than that number started. She trotted a splendid race, took a record in it of 2:20 and was the contending horse every heat. Like all the family founded by Lida W., she was game to the last. Prince McKinney, who won third money, showed speed, but was a little over- rated by his backers, the two fillies seemed to hold it over him in this qualification whenever and wher- ever all three were on a trot. Silver Hunter, the Zombro colt that was second the first heat and un- fortunately distanced by a bad break in the third, is one of the handsomest three-year-olds that ever starter in this stake. He will be heard from later on. c ( Take them all in all, the eight trotters and seven pacers that made up the lists of starters in the four divisions of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity decided this year were a very high class lot of youngsters and those that were beaten would be considered very valuable and promising young horses in any coun- try. I doubt if any State in the Union, where as little harness racing is held as has been seen in California in recent years, could turn out a colt that could beat the slowest one of the fifteen. Pat Davey, who was formerly a jockey for Mr. Frank H. Burke, and won several good races with the runner Et tu Brute by Brutus over East, has been for the past two years training Mr. Burke's trotters and pacers. His first appearance in the sulky in a race was the race for pacers without records on the first day of the Woodland meeting last week when he landed Friday a winner over the favorite and marked him in 2:11%. Davey wanted Mr. Burke to put up a more experienced driver, but the latter told him the way to get experience was to drive in races, and Pat drove with better judgment than some professionals. He drove Friday in the 2:20 pace the last day of the meeting and won second money. Davey is one of the best conditioners on the turf and gives every promise of being a first class reinsman. Will Durfee certainly put up a wonderful drive with Kelly Briggs in the 2:10 pace. Frank Wright, owner of this pacer, is a good reinsman himself, but knowing that Kelly needed all the assistance he could get to defeat the fast field of starters, asked his friend Durfee to pilot his horse. The second and third heats in 2:08 and 2:08% were worth a long trip to see. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at fne Hotel Driard. It's the best. Saturday, August 25, 1906] n-M'ii i..|..hi rn-t. I NOTES AND NEWS I Occident Stake to-day. The Breeders made a big success at Woodland. Now lets have a real circuit in 1907. Two McKinneys went into the 2:10 trotting list last Thursday— Mack Mack 2:09% at Poughkeepsie, and Coronado 2:09% at Woodland. That makes thirteen all told, of which eight are trotters. When Coronado won the 2:13 trot at Woodland he trotted the fastest three-heat race ever won by a stallion on the Pacific Coast. His last heat in 2:09% was trotted truly and gamely and he finished like a race horse. Charlie Belden's record is now 2:14%, made in the fourth heat of a race at Decatur, 111. Last week R. W. P. trotted in 2:13% at Woodland. This gives Lynwood W. two in the 2:15 list as a starter this year. Every person who saw Geo. Algeo finish second with Chestnut Tom by Nutwood Wilkes in the final heat of the California Stake at Woodland was con- vinced that a game horse was being handled by a very promising young driver. Bonnie Steinway was third three heats in fast time at Poughkeepsie. The McKinneys did pretty well for one day on Thursday of last week. Sweet Marie trotted in 2:04%. the world's record for trotting mares in a race, and Mack Mack 2:09% and Coronado 2:09% entered the 2:10 list. John Quinn of Santa Rosa is entitled to much credit for his splendid handling of R. W. P. this year, even though he did not win. The horse sur- prised his own friends. There was never cleaner racing seen than the Breeders meeting at Woodland furnished. It was a pleasure to see every horse being driven for first money and to win in the shortest time possible. And yet the three-in-five rule governed all the races ex- cept those for two-year-olds. Dennis Gannon, who is nearly 80 years old, drove the mare Lady Shamrock two good races at Wood- land, although he did not win. Few of the younger generation can condition and train a trotter or pacer any better than Mr. Gannon, but we think that when \ a hard race is on. some younger man with more en- durance and vitality might drive them better. It cannot be expected that any man. no matter how well preserved, is as good physically at 70 as he is at 40. Prince Gay, Alex. Brown's handsome trotter that came out of the 2:24 trot last Wednesday at Wood- land a very sick horse died on Sunday following. He was by Prince Ansel and a most promising trot- ter. His death is a severe loss to Mr. Brown. Sir John S. 2:10%, winner of the 2:16 pace, looks like a very high class horse. He is by Diablo 2:09% out of Elise S. 2:16% by Alcantara Jr. and is now six years old. He was never pushed to the limit of his speed at any part of this race, and had Vance made his drive a little sooner in the first heat it would not have been a dead heat, as Sir John S. was gaining two feet at every stride at the finish. His full sister, Easter Bell, that got second money in the $1,900 trot on Wednesday, is a mare of great promise and looks like a coming 2:10 performer. Sam H. Hoy. the well known Winters trainer, is responsible for many of the records which the Wood- land track holds. Hoy considers the track as rather unlucky for him so far as first money is concerned, but he has on many occasions driven the horse that made the winner step to his record. It was in 1896 that Agitalo, driven by the late Tom Keating, paced to the three-year-old gelding record of 2:09%, over this track, and Hanford Medium 2:11%, driven by Sam Hoy. made him do It. In 1900 Little Thorne won the 2:10 pace at Woodland, and in the third heat was marked for life with a record of 2:07%. Sam Hoy was piloting Kelly Briggs in that race and THE BREEDER AND SPORToMAN was so close to Little Thorne when this heat was paced that Jim Thompson, driver of the Hawthorne gelding, had to make the drive of his life to win. In 1903 the free for all pace went to Miss Logan in straight heats, and this famous mare was also marked for life. Her three heats were in 2:07%, 2:06% and 2:U6%, and Sam Hoy behind Kelly Briggs was only beaten a head in the first and third heats. This year when the great pacing filly Magladl 2:10% paced the three fastest heats ever paced by a three- year-old filly in a race in California Sam Hoy was a close second every heat with McFadyen and again was the persuader that made the winner break a record. The Winters reinsman has been just beaten in some of the closest contests ever seen on the Woodland track, and every time he starts a horse there the winner has a very distinct remembrance afterwards that he has been engaged in a horse race. Owing to circumstances Mr. P. H. McEvoy, owner of Milbrae 2:16%, was compelled to drive his own horse in the 2:13 trot at Woodland. Mr. McEvoy is no slouch of a driver, although he knows none of the tricks of the trade except straight driving, and had his stallion been in condition would have doubt- less been in the money. Renown, Herbert Coil's handsome big pacing colt by Diablo 2:09 that started in the three-year-old pac- ing division of the Breeders' Futurity at Woodland last week, was one of the best looking and best gaited of the quartette. He is out of a Falrose mare and has two-minute speed. A bad tendon caused the veterinarian and trainer to advise against starting him in the race, but had he not thrown a boot his showing would have been better. Athamax 2:22%, winner of two heats in the local race at Woodland on Friday, is a grandly formed stallion, and it is unfortunate he was not in racing condition. After a heavy season in the stud, which ended July 1st, he was given a limited amount of work. Had he been in shape 2:20 would not have stopped him and the race would doubtless have been his. Palo King 2:28% is the first of the get of Morengo King 2:29% to take a record, and there will not be many more as Morengo King is dead, and was bred to very few mares when living. Hi Hogoboom drove Palo King an excellent race at Woodland. Marengo King was by McKinney and out of By By by Nutwood. Palo King's dam is by Palo Alto 2:08%. Last week at Woodland was a great week for the descendants of Nutwood Wilkes. Five of his get took standard records during the meeting, one new performer was recorded for his son T. C. 2:30. now known as Chestnut Tom. and two new standard per- formers were placed to the credit of the daughters of Nutwood Wilkes. Mamie Redmond 2:19% trotting, record made at Woodland last week, is an own sister to John A. McKerron 2:04%. Nance O'Neil 2:09% by Pilot Prince is dead. She contracted glanders and had to be destroyed. It is reported that Dr. Boucher has sold Bert Logan 2:16% for $2,500 to some parties in Illinois. May Ayres 2:23%. full sister to Jasper Ayres 2:09, is dead. She was owned by Mr. H. B. Smith of I'kiah, who prized her very highly, as besides being a fast trotter and game race horse, she was one of the most reliable and perfect family horses ever driven. She raised two foals, both, we believe, sired by Lynwood W., sire of R. W. P. 2:13% and Charley Belden 2:14%. One of them was recently driven a mile in 2:14% by John Quinn. During the last three days of the Breeders meeting at Woodland. Messrs. Frank J. Kilpatrick of San Francisco, and Chas. S. Neal and John Thorns of San Francisco, acted as timers for the association. All are experienced gentlemen with timing watches and the time was never questioned. Incidentally no three men ever enjoyed a week of harness racing more than they did. thoroughly enjoyed the excellent racing and ex- pressed the opinion that cleaner contests were never seen. •Mr. C. A. Harrison of Victoria, B. C, has sold his good colt Harrison Hal by American Hal. dam Car- mon by Newsboy 2:22Vi, second dam Sky Blue by Tom Hal. to A. E. Wade of Victoria, lor a satisfac- tory price. Barney Simpson has removed from Chico to San Lorenzo with his stallion Arner 2:17. and will begin work on a few of his horses colts at thi track there. A. S. Yager of that place owns a two- year-old bj Arner thai worker! a half lr cently. She is being worked by s. Hooper 6f Alta Vela fame. Among those who took in the meeting of the Breeders' Association at Woodland was our occa- sional correspondent Payne J. Shatter of Olema. Mr. Shafter has bred and owned many a good trot- ter and as an amateur driver has few equals. He The Eastern papers nearly all contain severe criticisms of the rough rider'' tactics of Hen Walker, who is driving for East View Farm on the Grand Circuit. Cuckoo 2:09% broke both hind shoes while round- ing the first turn in the third heat of the 2:10 pace at Woodland and was distanced. Sweeney thought he could win and so the accident was a great disap- pointment to him. Mr. W. I'. McCully of Bloomington. Cal.. writes that he believes his mare Concha by A. W. Richmond Idam of Italia 2:09% and ldylwild 2:17%), is safely in foal to his stallion Cedric Mc by Nearest 2:22. own brother to John A. McKerron 2:04%. Mr. McCully recently sustained a severe loss in the death of his standard bred mare Silkaleen by Judd Wilkes. Cedric Mc, with his close relationship to Geo. Wilkes. Elec- tioneer and Nutwood, gives promise of being an ex- cellent sire. Aerolite 2:15% as a two-year-old is the second of the get of Searchlight 2:03% to get a record. The first to enter this stallion's standard list was Search Me 2:21%, whose dam is La Siesta Stock Farm's famous old mare Wanda 2:14%. The San Francisco Driving Association and the Golden Gate Park Driving Association, the two ama- teur clubs of reinsmen. will probably join forces on the 10th of September and hold a meeting on the track at the stadium in Golden Gate Park. The amateur horsemen were the originators of the stadium idea and the track was first started with the intention of making a place for the owners of fast driving horses to speed their animals. After- wards the scheme was expanded to include track athletics and field games, and when completed San Francisco will have the most elaborate outdoor sports field in the country. The horsemen do not forget that they were the originators of the idea and they will hold their first meet on Admission Day on the new track. ^ committee has been appointed to take charge of the meet, and a program of events will be announced shortly. Meantime the owners of fast trotters and pacers are getting their horses ready to compete in the events. Dan S. 2:11% looks lo us like a 2:08 horse next season. He wears three sets of harness, but is about the smoothest going fellow with them one would wish to see. He was not in difficulties any time during his race at Woodland and came the last half of the last heat in 1:05. with as much ease as he paced the first half of the first heat. Diablo has founded a great family of pacers. His blood crossed with that of the famous Hal tribe should get two-minute pacers in every generation. Athasham 2:12. winner of the 2:18 trot at Wood- land, is of Grand Circuit caliber if ever a horse was. He is a grand individual, game enough for split heats in races where the time is up to his record and will be much faster next year than he is now. as he is one of the improving kind. Friday, Lady Shamrock and Joe Athby should be in the first flight of the 2:20 pace at the State Fair to-day. Delia Derby looks to have the Occident Stake at her mercy, unless some of the colts that did not start at Woodland show phenomenal : , ed. Delia Is not in the Stanford Stake. Sober up on Jackson 'a Napa Soda. ' THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 25, 1906 AT THE HOME OF OWYHO 2:07'/i. (By William G. Layng). The other day I was invited to look over some choicely bred trotting stock owned by Wm. Mac- Farland one of the leading horsemen of Philadelphia, who also conducts a large bazaar in which he holds semi-weekly sales of carriage and light harness horses. He said his barn was in Woodbury, and, after leaving the ferry boat in Camden, we got in a light runabout and started over the level roads toward that place. The mare was a good one, the road dustless and as no signs were posted to caution us as to speed, Mr. MacFarland drove as if he was going to make me forget that I had ever ridden be- hind some of the best road and track horses in Cali- fornia. We came to a shaded lane and, driving along it for a quarter of a mile, I saw the outlines of a large red barn almost obscured by the leaves of immense wild cherry and maple trees. Rounding a turn in the lane we drove through a gate into the yard in front of the barn, on the sides of which, in large white letters, were the words, "Green's Stock Farm." On inquiry I learned that it had been built by Col. Green, of "August Flower" fame, but, after a long trial was abandoned, and Mr. MacFarland had leased it together with the farm, which consisted of about 160 acres of rich, well watered and shaded land. This barn contained his geldings and stal- lions with the exception of the bay stallion, Grattan Bells 2:12y2 by Grattan Boy 2:08, out of Boquette 2:17% (dam of Directress 2:19%) by Bow Bells 2:19%; second dam Tosa 2:19% by Enfield, etc. This six-year-old is now on the Grand Circuit in charge of Ed. McCargo, one of the best known driv- ers in Philadelphia. A three-year-old bay stallion called Red Direct, a strong, compactly made pacer that will get a low record next year, occupied one stall, and in the next one was a California-bred fav- orite of mine, Owyho 2:07%, by Owyhee 2:11, out of Bertha, Alcantara's greatest producing daughter. Through my efforts Owyhee 2:11 was sold to James Robinson of the Truganini Stock Farm, near Mel- bourne, Australia, for $5000, and since his arrival there he has been bred to some of the choicest mares in Australasia, but there is none there as good as Bertha. Owyho is a beautiful horse, chestnut in color, not so tall as Diablo 2:09%, his half brother, but a little rounder in form and over the hips; he has the same clean head, large eye and intelligent countenance as that famous sire. He has a marvel- ous burst of speed and will be given a mark close to 2:03 next year. He has paced quarters in 29 seconds and is game as a bulldog. The geldings which Mr. MacFarland has prove that as a judge or form, gait, and soundness he has few equals any- where. On a very well made and well cared for half- mile track on the place he had his trainer, Mr. Hooker Wilson, show me how some of these moved, for they are being prepared for the fall racing. None were afraid to trot or pace and all seemed to act as if they would like to do more and do it better, if possible. I will not go into particulars about them, my only regret is that so many large, well-propor- tioned, really high-class and royally bred colts should have been emasculated: Simmojean 2:24% by Simmore 2:17%, out of Baroness Jean by a son of Baron Wilkes. Jim Jeffries (4) and Rex (3) brothers, by Rex Americus 2:11%, out of Flossie De- lania 2:11%, by Anderson Wilkes 2:22%. Cresceus Boy (3) pacer, by Rex Americus 2:11%, out of Molly O. (sister to Cresceus 2:02%), by Robt. McGregor 2:17%, a very strong made, good limbed, rugged looking fellow that will be a "corker" next year. Robert Dora 2:14%, a very toppy, stylish pacer, by Orphan Harry, out of Daisy Herr by Edgar Wilkes, etc. The Professional by Moko, out of First Lady by The President 11545, second dam Molly C. (dam of Miss Lida 2:10%) by Contractor, etc. This horse is a model and one of the best-gaited trotters I ever saw, he moves exactly like Monterey 2:09%, and will get a low record, if nothing happens him in training. The horse Red Direct, above spoken of, is pe- culiarly bred for a pacer; he is by Director Red (a son o£ Director 2:17 out of a great mare by Red Wilkes) his dam was Marion by William L.; sec- ond dam by Mambrino Boy. There's plenty of Wilkes blood there and when Mr. Wilson let him come down the home stretch he tapped him a little just at the wire and the way this colt "let out a link or two" demonstrated most clearly that he will do to go to the races with next season. Standing knee deep In a field of clover and tim- othy grass back of the broodmare barn was a little collection of mares in foal to Owyho 2:07%. Among them was one that was formerly owned by Budd Doble — Minnie S. (dam of 3) by Kentucky Prince; dam Suspense (sister to Freestone 2:25%) by Gat- ling 1174; second dam Gretchen (dam of Clingstone 2:14, etc.) by Hambletonian 10; third dam Lady Fallis (dam of 3) by American Star, etc. Minnie S. had a handsome Owyho foal by her side that knows no other gait but pacing. Sable Francis 2:15%, a brown mare bred by Myers & Myers of Pleasanton, sired by Sable Wilkes 2:18, out of Francisco (dam of I Direct 2:12%, etc.) by Almont 33, etc. Francisco was also a full sister to the dam of 'lima 2:12%, which belongs to W. C. Clarke of San Mateo. Rockanette 2:17% by Rocky P. 2:10%, out of Bellevue by Guy Wilkes 2:15%; second dam Mary Clyde by B. B. Longfellow, etc. Palace Girl 2:22% by Nuthurst 2:12, out of Caramel (dam of 2), by C. F. Clay 2:18; second dam Gallintea by Gambetta Wilkes; third dam Susie Wilkes (dam of Coleridge 2:05%, etc.) by Red Wilkes, etc. Curaco by Anteeo 2:15% out of Elpha (half sister to Axtell 2:12), by Allerton 2:09%; second dam Lou by Mambrino Boy, etc. Coco .trial 2:15%) pacer, by Rozel Russell out of a daughter of Blan Alco 2:19%; second dam by Jim Wilson; third dam by Louis Napoleon. Baron Girl by Hummer (son of Electioneer 125), dam Miss Alice (sister to Haughty, dam of 2), by Baron Wilkes 2:18; second dam Steinette (dam of Wert 2:15%, etc), by Steinway 2:25%; third dam Ned ,dam of 5 in 2:30 list). Sabelleta, black filly by Adoleta (son of Adver- tiser 2:15 and Edith, dam of Idolita 2:09%, by Geo. Wilkes 2:22), dam by Director 2:17; second dam Miss Oliver by Oliver, by Alcantara 2:23; third dam .L.ora by Almont Eclipse; fourth dam Jennie by Hambletonian 10, etc. Baron's Daughter by Baron Onward, out of Grippe, by Onward 2:25%; second dam by Onward 2:25%; third dam by Mambrino Patchen. Queen Onward 2:21% by Re-Election 2:27%, out of Distaff (dam of 2), by Onward 2:25%; second dam Aspinola (dam of 1) by Belmont 64; third dam Patsie Burns by Paddy Burns (thoroughbred). Ray Wilkes 2:20% by Lumps 2:21, out of Hattie Clay (dam of 3), by Dartmouth, son of Volunteer 55. By this mare's side was a beautifully formed little colt by Direct Hal 2:04% that could "run away pac- ing." We named him Hal Ray, and if he lives it is "dollars to doughnuts" he will be a credit to both sire and dam. On Train 2:17% by Onward 2:25%, out of Madam Beadley by Norval 2:17%; second dam that great broodmare, Santa Claus (dam of 5), by Magic; third dam Josie Railey (dam of Mistletoe 2:30), by Gen. Geo. H. Thomas, etc. This mare's yearling by Owey- ho 2:07% is called Little Indian and is marvel of speed. She paces as true as Sir Albert S. 2:03% or Flying Jib 2:01%, two pacers that, in gait, were identical. The only other yearling by Owyho 2:07% is called rrincess Owyho, and she is not of Minnie S. (dam of 3) by Kentucky Prince, sire of Dexter Prince, etc. Both yearlings are dark chestnut in color and are natural "side-wheelers." Besides the above select band of mares, Mr. Mac- Farland says he bred seven other highly bred ones this season and could have bred thirty more not so well bred, but declined for the simple reason that mares of mediocre worth never help a stallion's reputation by the foals they have. Mr. MacFarland is a great believer in feeding his horses well, and has adopted the same methods in this respect as those that were in vogue at Palo Alto, the San Mateo Stock Farm, Valensin's, and the Santa Rosa Stock Farm. That Owyho will make a reputation as a sire of good looking horses that win have soundness, speed and good dispositions is not to be questioned, and everyone in California who has any interests in horses will be pleased to hear he has found such a good home where he is well appreciated in far away New Jersey. CHARLEY De RYDER'S HORSES. "Volunteer" writes about Chas. De Ryder and his horses as follows in the Horse Review: I met Charley De Ryder for the first time this season at Decatur. He has been campaigning on the half-mile tracks in the Greater Cedar Valley Circuit and elsewhere in the West winning so much of what there was in sight at every town that it is said the secretaries begin to write out checks in his favor as soon as he looms up in their vicinity, so as to have 'em ready to hand over when he comes around to settle. Almost all his horses were new to me; all, in fact. but two. One of these was Alpha W., that truly won- derful pacing mare. Curiously enough, it had been just six years since I had seen her and on that oc- casion—at Joliet, 111., August 8, 1900 — she had taken her record of 2:08, which is still her best. Since then she has had a checkered career. There is scarcely a prominent track between Chicago and Salt Lake City that she has not raced over, and her travels have taken her clear to Manitoba, as well. Last season she was campaigned chiefly in Montana, and after its close was shipped to California to be bred to Star Pointer 1:59%, whom De Ryder has leased and taken there to place in the stud. As we stood in her stall Charley patted her lovingly as he said: "Yes, she's as fat and smooth as a mole now. Don't look as if she had been racing six and seven-heat races for six weeks, does she? But you should have seen her when she was sent to me. She looked so tough that I was ashamed to have her seen about the place. But she began to do well right away, and has ever since. She has won four out of six races for me and now lacks only a few heats of the 100-mark. She is faster than ever before in her life, and I expect to reduce her record to 2:06 or better — that will be pretty fair for a twelve-year-old mare that has been racing ever since she was three, eh? Yes, I think she is surely in foal to Star Pointer." The old mare certainly looks finely, and, aside from the fact that she is a bit over on her knees, her limbs betray few signs of her ten years of turf battles. She is scant 15 hands, but there is a lot to her. Surely she belongs in the Effle Powers class. The other old friend in the stable I found to be the bay gelding Sunbeam 2:12%, whose once familiar blazed face I had not beheld in years. De Ryder informed me that the ex-Chicago trotter can beat his record — which he made five years ago — and that he has driven him a quarter in 30% seconds. He and Dr. Frasse 2:12% were being driven to pole on the roads in Salt Lake City when De Ryder picked them up last spring. Dr. Frasse is by Iran Alto 2:12%, son of Palo Alto 2:08% and my admiration for his renowned grandsire caused me to take more than a casual look at him. He shows traces of the relationship, too. This horse's record was made six years ago, and he has had much hard usage, but he is now in such good form that he trotted the Clinton. 111., half-mile track in 2:13% two weeks ago, beating a good field, and De Ryder thinks tnat he will get into the 2:10 list yet. The first horse in the stable that I asked for, however, was Greco, the young stallion by McKinney 2:11%, out of Aileen 2:26%, she by Anteeo 2:16%, out of Lou Milton, dam of Lou Dillon 1:58%. I found him to be a smallish black horse, compactly built and of a lot of quality. He showed his ability to trot in 2:12 before leaving California, but got off after arriving here and has not yet rounded to, but is improving. He raced at Decatur, and finished back of the money, after I had left there. I saw him work, however, and he reminded me strongly of Mainsheet 2:08%. His action is buoyant and nervous and so high that he wears elbow boots and he im- pressed me as a trotter sure to make a low record if he has no bad luck. He "paddles" a bit, but less perceptibly as he increases his speed. Charles Belden, who won two heats from Early Alice 2:13% in the 2:20 trot, ought yet to be heard from in "high society." He is a breedy-looking bay gelding, exceptionally good-gaited, showed good man- ners, and raced game. De Ryder thinks that with ex- perience he will be a more than useful horse. Of the pacers in the stable George Perry won the 2:21 class so easily, over a bad track, in 2:15%, that the per- formance gave no line on his quality — but he is known to be considerably better than a 2:10 horse. I did not see the cream-colored mare. The Donna 2:11, race. But she was good enough to make them beat 2:09 to beat her in the 2:12 class. She is an excellent individual and wears almost nothing ex- cept her harness. Another likely member of the pacing contingent is the green mare Babbie, by Wel- come 2:27%. She was third in two races at De- catur, coming second a heat in 2:13%. De Ryder also has the trotter Adam G. 2:11%, by McKinney, along. He is not quite ready to race yet, but some idea of his speed may be gathered when it is stated that he recently worked a han in 1:02%. One thing that struck me forcibly about all of De Ryder's horses was their condition. There is not a jaded looking one in the stable. Although some of them have been racing twice a week, they are all in good flesh, bright-eyed and keen-spirited — speaking well of the care and ability with which they are being raced and managed. The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C, is the Driard. Saturday, August 25, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 9 WALLA WALLA ENTRIES. The following entries were received in the purse events at the Walla Walla County Fair meeting. The 2:21 trot, 2:12 trot and two-year-old trot not fill- ing. These classes, we are informed, will be re- opened, to close about September 26: Pacing, 2:18 class, purse $500 — Dr. J., r. g. by Dr. Hicks-Singleton. E. A. Serviss, Dunham. Cal.; Bonnie M., b. m. by Mohegan-Cayuse Mollie, L. Schell, Walla Walla; Knick Knack, b. g. by Alcone-Kiona. R. Brady. Portland. Ore.: Lou Lovelace, br. s. by Love- lace-Maggie, E. B. Tongue, Hillsboro, Ore.; Red Cloud, sor. s. by Conqueror-Minnie, J. E. Kerwin, Lewiston, Idaho; Jalinda, b. m. by Norcateer-Arbisk. Brooker & Barnes, North Yakima; Teddy A., b. s. by Diablo-Eliuorine, W. Hogoboom, Walla Walla; Carlyle, b. s. by Lyle-Lady Franklin. W. H. Franklin, Walla Walla; Major Dell, by Del Norte. M. A. Nelms, Walla Walla; Altrim, blk. s. by Antrim-Altonette, E. Li. Jesse, Walla Walla; Dandy Frisco, b. h. by Fran- cisco, A. T. Morris, Walla Walla; Swiftwater Bill, blk. g. by Iciventus, Geo. Peringer, Pendleton, Ore.; McClusky Wainright. br. s. by McKinney-Stella H., M. T. Johnson. Sherwood, Ore. Pacing, 2:23 class, purse $400 — Dr. J., r. g. by Dr. Hicks-Singleton, E. A. Serviss. Dunham, Cal.; Flaxie McGregor, s. m. by Greymont-Flora M., F. E. White. Cove, Ore.; Monnie M.. br. m. by Mohegan-Cayuse Mollie. L. Schell, Walla Walla; Knick Knack, b. g. by Alcone-Kiona, R. Brady. Portland; Ben Wood. b. g. by Beuda-Franky Cleveland. J. B. French. Armour; Nellie E„ b. m. by Encounter-Antrim, W. A. Elliott, Clarkston. Wash.; Lou Lovelace, b. s. by Lovelace- Maggie, E. B. Tongue, Hillsboro; Lady Cad, b. m. by Del Norte, John Alheit, Walla Walla; Gen. Hurtis. b. s. by Alexis-Alvarona, Wni. Hogoboom, Walla Walla; Major Dell, by Del Norte, M. A. Nelms, Walla Walla; Carlyle. b. s. by Lyle-Lady Franklin. W. H. Franklin, Walla Walla; Altrim, b. s. by Antrim-Al- tonette, E. L. Jesse. Walla Walla; Dandy Frisco, b. m. by Francisco, A. T. Morris, Walla Walla; Swift- water Bill. blk. g. by Ociventus, George E. Peringer, Pendleton. Ore.; McClusky Wainwright br. s. by Mc- Kinney-Stella H., M. T. Johnson, Sherwood, Ore. Pacing, 3-year-olds, purse $400 — Bernice, ch. f. by Owyhee-Alcantara, James Sutherland, Pleasanton, Cal.; Del Kisber, blk. g. by Del Norte-Sadie Kisber, Gene Taylor, Hooper; Lue Miller, ch. m. by Black- smith. G. O. Miller, McMinnville. Ire.; Olga S., b. m. by Diablo-Vevo, F. Stopplefeld, Portland; Gen. Hurtis. b. s. by Alexis-Alvarona. Wm. Hogoboom, Walla Walla; Idyllwise, b. m. by Del Norte-Catherine Wilkes, C. E. Gholson, Walla Walla: Zanthus, b. s. by Zombro, Thomas Thwarte, Spokane; Miss Jerusha, b. f. by Zombro-Altamont, L. L. Porter, Oregon City. Trotting. 2:40 class, purse $400 — Bonnie McK.. b. s. by McKinney-Bonsilene. Geo. A. Kelly, Walla Walla; Ounita, br. m. by Phallamont Boy-Beulah. L. C. Reeves, Cornelius, Ore.; Mayo, b. g. by Zombro. Ed. Sharkey, Los Angeles; Gray Bird, gr. m. by Kalispell. M. O. Reid. Colfax. Wash.; Blacksmith, ch. s. by Ben Johnson, George M. Miller, McMinnville; Bessie Jones, blk. m. by Capt. Jones-Ada Rock, J. A. Jones. Springbrook; Senator H., br. s. by Bozeman- Lady Director, T. Moreland, Bellingham; Black Dia- mond, blk. g. by Del Norte, C. E. Gholson. Walla Walla; U. N. I., b. s. by Alexis-Meredith, N. K. West, La Grande, Ore.; Seattle, b. c. by Stam B.-Bertie. C. F. Clancy, Seattle. Trotting, 2:27 class, purse $400 — Ounita, b. m. by Phallamont Boy-Beiilah, L. C. Reeves, Cornelius, Ore.; Mayo, b. g. by Zombro. Ed. Sharkey, Los An- geles; Gray Bird, g. m. by Kalispell, M. O. Reid. Col- fax; Bessie Jones, b. m. by Capt. Jones- Ada Rock. J. A. Jones, Springbrook; Final Chance, ch. s. by Antrim-Patsey, L. D. Lott. Walla Walla; Packline, ch. s. by Pactolus-Edna Woodline, W. E. Barr. Day- ton; TJ. N. I., b. s. by Alexis-Meredith, N. K. West, La Grande; Gibbie, br. g. by Mr. Vera-Lizzie S., Ed. Cudihee, Seattle; Freddie C. Jr., b. c .by Freddie C.- Bertie, C. F. Clancy, Seattle. DON.T LIKE THREE-HEAT SYSTEM. "Marque" says in last horse Review: "Everyone has tried to be kind and indulgent with the new-fangled three-heat system of racing, but now since nearly all the race goers, as well as the horse- men, drivers and owners, have expressed themselves as not liking it at all, it is just as well to speak plainly of the matter. "At Cleveland last week and here at Buffalo this one much dissatisfaction has been expressed, par- ticularly because the races so often seem to lack decision. For instance, a horse wins two heats and in the third tires in the stretch and gives place to another. In this case it becomes evident that the best horse has not won. and all fair-minded people get the impression that the race lacks a whole lot of being won on its actual merits, m the event of big fields, such as have scored at these two me named, many good horses scarcely have a ch a all if they draw a bad position. The clip on the Grand Circuit is something awful and no horse can hope to win a heat unless he obtains a fair send-off. As a result the betting public are afraid to specu- late on horses that draw bad positions; and, on the other hand, neither do they like to plunge on the result in the auctions. "I believe that we will have to go buck to tin.' in-flve, ending the race at the fifth heat, in ord please all concerned. The one thing in favor of the three-heat plan is the fact that the drivers are made to try for every heat. But with com and firm judges the laying-up rule need not be a drawback." WHITE ON THE THREE-HEAT PLAN. Although but two meetings of the Grand Circuit chain have been held it is apparent to practical horsemen the three heat system of harness racing is not going to be any more of a success than it was last year when the scheme was inaugurated by De- troit and followed by Buffalo writes H. T. White in the Chicago Tribune. This season the management of the Cleveland track was tempted, on the ground that as there was to be no betting the occasion was propitious for the introduction of innovations, into trying the three heat plan, and it was also intended to give some dash races. Fortunately the latter were put on the shelf when the addition to the program of three early closing events taken over from the abandoned Detroit meeting made a change in the daily racing card necessary, but the three heat idea was given a full tryout. The result was nobody was satisfied, and had there been betting, which is the natural concomitant of racing, the grumble that was heard would have been changed to a howl. The trouble with the three heat system, to begin with, is that frequently it does not decide anything. Take, for instance, the race at Cleveland in which the contestants were Main- sheet, Turley, Angiola and one other horse. Mainsheet was the natural favorite, but there was a large following for Turley, he being known as a reliable trotter and ready, by reason of his wintering at Memphis, for a hard battle. The opening heat was won by Mainsheet on his merits, but in the sec- ond mile Geers was unable to get through with Tur- ley at a critical time, both other horses being in his way, and again Mainsheet won. In the third heat Geers took Turley out at the word, made the pace all the way, and beat his opponent in the last sixteenth. Under orthodox forms of racing there should then have been a chance for the best two horses in the race to go on and decide which was the better trot- ter, but with the new plan in operation all hands went to the barn without anything really having been settled. In fact the horse that looked to be the best of the field was returned in the records as beaten, while the one he had trotted into submission in the third mile of their contest Is In the official books as the victor. That sort of racing is rank nonsense. If the ad- vocates of quick results had made the races best two heats in three the end would have come with the finish of the second heat, as Mainsheet had won both of them and shown that up to that point he was the best of the field. Looking at the matter from another point of view, the three heat plan is again found to work an absurdity. Suppose, as is often the case, one horse wins the first and second heats. What is there left to race for in the third heat? Absolutely nothing. The race is already won by the two heat winner. No other horse can beat him. The audience is not interested in seeing whether or not he can once more come to the wire in the lead. But suppose there is in the race a horse that has been well backed that through bad racing luck or for other reasons has been unable to win either the first or second heats, but that in the third mile gets away well and can win. Is his driver going to take the heat? Not in a thousand years. So far as the money he has bet on his horse is concerned, that is lost, because the other horse has won two heats and can be beaten but once, which will not affect his position at the head of the summary. Likewise two-thirds of first money in the race has already been credited to the two heat winner. The dirierence between first and second money in the third heat certainly is not enough to make any man try hard to win and penalize his horse with a fast record when by so doing he cannot win any money in the betting. Putting the matter into figures it may be said thai the average Grand Circuit purse is $1,500. split into three parts, one-third payable at the end of each heat in the usual proportion g ~. and 10 per cent to the first four horses at the enil of each mile. Hence, in the case given above, first money in each ould be $250 and second money $125. All the 'hat can win the third heat but doesn't want to could gain by beating his opponent to the wire i of finishing a comfortable second would therefore be $125. and to put a record ot. ay. 2:12, on a horse eligible to the 2:19 class for that amount of money would be an act so surpassingly idiotic that not even a turf reformer, were he in the sulky, would be guilty of its commission. From the point of view of the public that pays its at the gate there is nothing good about the three heat system that could not be furnished with greater ease and a much greater display of common sense by making the races two in three — In other words, providing that as soon as any horse wins two heats the race is over. If this plan shall result in a three or four heat race, as it sometimes would, no harm would be done, but, on the contrary, the audience would have found out which was the best horse in the field — an interesting fact, which, under the present system, they are often not made aware oi until they read the race reports later in the sea- son from some point where the stop-at-the-end-of- three-heats silliness has not made an obsession among the local racing magnates. What makes the plan such a particularly unfair one for the horses engaged in races where it is ap- plied is the fact that instead of limiting the fields to a reasonable number of starters, so each horse would have at least a ghost of a chance, the tracks, looking for entrance money, are striving in every lie way to increase the size of the fields. At Cleveland one afternoon there were seventeen start- ers in one race and sixteen in the next This meant, without the slightest exaggeration, that at least half the horses had practically no chance at all to win the race. In a field of that size a nag that draws a bad posi- tion in the rear rank is pretty lucky if he can trot or pace into a decent place in the first and second heats, so as to have a chance of getting away well in the third mile, and perhaps winning that heaL But if he does it gets him nothing in the way of glory, and but miguty little cash — certainly not enough to pay for the record he is obliged to take. No more than eight horses should be permitted to start in any race that is arbitrarily scheduled to end when three heats have been paced or trotted. But of course the tracks would never agree to this and unless horse owners take measures to protect them- selves the present hermaphroditic arrangement will spread until the entire Grand Circuit is tainted. I took occasion during the Cleveland meeting to in- terview scores of practical horsemen, both drivers and owners, and not one of them favored the pres- ent plan of racing. When pressed for further in- formation they seemed divided into two classes — those who wanted a straight two in three system, and those who favored a three in five plan, with the provision that all horses not standing for money at the end of the third heat go to the barn, and that no race be longer than five heats. This is an excellent style of racing. There is nothing in it to prevent a horse winning in straight heats if he is good enough. It gives the nags an op- portunity to race themselves into a good place dur- ing the first three heats, and then they can go on and win the race if they have the speed and staying power. It is a sure thing that any style of racing will have its critics, but the present one in vogue through the Grand Circuit seems to have no friends at all. and that it will last another season is hardly possible. o BELLEMONT TO GO EAST. The Horse World of Buffalo contained the follow- ing last week: Robert Smith, the Califomian who brought Sweet Marie East when that great mare first raced in the Grand Circuit, recently wrote a Buffalo friend that he will take a hand in the Grand Circuit racing next year with his young mare, Bellemont. by Zombro 2:11. This mare, now a four-year-old. Mr. Smith says can trot three times below 2:10 and he looks upon her as the making of a race horse of the hi class. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 25, 1906 ^. fr .fr tfr >l> •$*&>&&<$*+&&<$"& ■!■■;■ ■!■ ■♦■ ■!■ *£•*$"£' 'I1 ■!■ ■!■ ■*■ 'I1 ■!■ 'I1 •!• ■!■ '!■ 3' 'I* 'I* 'fr 'S" ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt AT THE TRAPS. FISH COMMISSIONER BERMINGHAM REPLIES. The publication last week in these columns of the proceedings, in part, of the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Association has elicted a reply from Fish Commissioner John Bermingham Jr., which is as follows: In the issue of the Breeder and Sportsman of Sat- urday, August IS, I notice an article entitled "The Fish Commission Under Fire,"' giving a statement of what occurred at a meeting of the Santa Clara Fish and Game Protective Association last week. I had read the article previous to noting It in your paper, but did not pay much attention to the same on ac- count of the fact that it was evidently inspired by a clique of so-called "game protectionists" in an en- deavor to besmirch the name of Mr. Chas. A. Vogel- sang, because of some personal differences these peo- ple have had with him in the past. I know it to be a fact that the three discharged deputies of the com- mission were invited to San Jose at the instance of one of the gentlemen high up in the counsels of the Fish and Game Protective Association to give their testimony against Mr. Vogelsang. Such testimony as may have been given before this meeting is of no value whatsoever, since those giving it were dis- charged employees of the California State Fish Com- mission, and were discharged for good and sufficient reasons, and it is only natural to presume that from pique at having been discharged they would make every effort possible to bring discredit upon Mr. Vogelsang. The gentlemen before whom these dis- charged deputies gave testimony, in my judgment, took a cowardly way to vent their spleen and dis- satisfaction on Mr. Vogelsang, since he was not sum- moned to attend the meeting to defend himself against the charges made by these discharged depu- ties, and knew nothing about them until the article appeared in the San Jose paper. There are a great many honest and upright members of the Santa Clara Fish and Game Protective Association who are gen- tlemen and who would not, under any circumstances, if they knew the details of the case, have allowed themselves to be made cat's-paws of by such men as Messrs. Hibbard, Barker and Payne. It is not the purpose of this letter to specially de- fend Mr. Chas. Vogelsang, since I consider him en- tirely capable of taking care of himself, but since the resolution was addressed to myself and the other two members of the Fish Commission it would seem as though a reply to their charges was necessary. So far as I am personally concerned, I do not care what Dr. Barker, Dr. Hibbard or Mr. Payne have to say about me or my actions, since I consider the source from which such remarks come. These gentlemen have always been opposed to the policy of the Fish Commission; one, because he was denied the ap- pointment which I had the honor to receive from Governor Pardee; another because he was discharged from the Fish Commission; and the other because it is a cheap way to create sensation with which to fill his publication. In my judgment, the sooner the State Fish and Game Protection people get rid of these three disturbing elements, the sooner harmony will prevail throughout their ranks. Instead of stand- ing in and trying to assist the Commission in the proper discharge of its duties, they have fought the Commission at every turn and made false allegations concerning its policy and have never lost an oppor- tunity to abuse or insult the members of the Com- mission of its deputies. Personally, I have quite a large acquaintance among the sportsmen and others in California, pos- sibly as large an acquaintance as some of the gentle- men who saw fit to make a cowardly attack on Chief Deputy Vogelsang, and I can say truthfully that I have made investigations without number into the character, honesty and ability that these gentlemen object to in Mr. Vogelsang, and have found their ac- cusations to be without foundation. I can say truth- fully that I am absolutely certain fnat Mr. Vogelsang is now, and has been at all times, absolutely honest. It is possible that he was offered a bribe. There have been many better known men than Mr. Vogel- sang who have been treated likewise. I wrote an article sometime ago to the Western Field, in which some of the gentlemen who saw fit to criticize Mr. Vogelsang are interested, and they took it upon themselves to publish a part of my let- ter, leaving out from their publication a portion of it which was a direct charge against them. They knew that the charges I made were true, and did not publish the letter because they feared that their in- fluence with the members of the different Fish and Game Protection Associations would be hurt by rea- son of the things I had to say in the said letter. The three deputies who were discharged, as I said before, were discharged for good and sufficient rea- sons, and it would do no good if I were to detail the reasons why they were discharged, since it is no one's business other than that of the parties con- cerned. The Commission has filled these places with good timber and the work that these discharged employees was doing is now being carried out in as creditable a manner as ever before. I would say that if Messrs. Barker, Payne or Hibbard, or for that matter, any other person, has any proof of any dis- honesty, any incompetency, any unscrupulousness or any unreliability on the part of Mr. Vogelsang or any other deputy of the California Fish Commission, he will be given an opportunity to present same at any reasonable time before a meeting of the Fish Commission. I personally charge the gentlemen above named to produce at once the evidence that they have seen fit to insinuate they had in their pos- session in the cowardly resolution which they were smart enough to so word that their statements would not become libel, or else quit their abuse and get down from their high horses. I have nothing but con- tempt for the men who would take so mean an ad- vantage of Mr. Vogelsang as was taken of him at the meeting held at San Jose. I do not mean to charge all those in attendance at that meeting with injustice, but I do say that the leaders saw in the statements of these discharged employees of the Fish Commission an opportunity to vent their spleen and to get their muck rakes into use. If the Board oi Fish Commissioners had the power to subpoena for examination for the purpose of holding an in- vestigation, I, for one, would immediately summons the gentlemen — Messrs. Hibbard, Barker and Payne — before the Board of Fish Commissioners and then and there put them under for a proof of the charges they have made. I also desire to say in behalf of the members of the Fish Commission that it is the intention of the Fish Commission to carry out the laws as they are laid down in the statute book to the very best of their ability, considering the small amount of money they have to do this work with. They are pleased at all times to receive suggestions made in the proper spirit as to fish and game protection and propaga- tion, and all they ask is a fair deal from the sports- men, who must certainly realize that the Commission was organized not for one particular set of individu- als, but for the people of the State of California as a whole, and therefore our duties must lie to the whole people, even at the expense of a few. It is to be regretted that we cannot do as much in the way of game and fish protection and propagation as we would like, hut in this we are hampered by lack of funds. I will say in conclusion that so long as I am a member of the Fish Commission I do not propose to be dictated to by any one in the discharge of my deputies and that I am willing at all times to accept suggestions or advice from those who know more about the matter pertaining to the fish and game interests than I do myself. Yours truly, JOHN BERMINGHAM, JR. Deer Plentiful. So far this season San Jose hunters have accounted for forty bucks from the following localities in the Santa Clara valley and adjacent territory: Guada- lupe 3, Alma and Los Gatos 6, Stevens creek 2, Cala- veras 4, Red Mountain 7, Smith's creek 3, Wrights 4, Llagas 3, Orroya Honda 2, Almaden 6. Rube Louis, a well known member of the Pacific Coast Field Trials Club was the guest on Wednes- day of Mr. George H. T.| Jackson on the Tamalpais Gun Club preserve in Marin county. Mr. Louis, who is a Texan deer hunter of experience and skill,, bagged two fine bucks early in the day. Mr. Jack- son was out with the hunting party, but was merely an interested spectator, for he has already bagged the limit for the season on bucks. The Western Handicap started at Denver on Tuesday with 225 shooters up. The best score of the day was shot by Billy Crosby, who lost but one target out of 200 shot at. The first day's pro- gramme embraced ten events of twenty targets each, and five traps were in constant use. The Grand Western handicap was scheduled for Thurs- day, but owing to the large entry list the contest was not expected to be finished until Friday. Eighty-five men completed their scores on Tues- day. H. C. Hirschy broke 197 and W. H. Heer, S. A. Huntley and T. E. Hubby each broke 195. The Golden Gate Gun Club final monthly shoot for this season will be held at Ingleside to-morrow. The program will be 100 targets, $100 added. The second annual tournament of the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association is a fixture for Vallejo on September 2d and 3d. The shoot will be under the auspices of the Vallejo Gun Club and should be well attended by shooters from many points. An outline of the program is as follows: First day — Six 20-target races, $20 added to each, $1 entrance, optional side pool, $1 entrance. L. C. Smith trophy race, 15 singles at 16 yards, 10 pairs at 14 yards, entrance $1.50. Phil B. Bekeart chal- lenge cup race, 100-targets, entrance $5, birds extra. Second day — Six 20-target races, same as preceed- ing day, to conclude with a five-man team race, $25 added, entrance $5 per team, 25 targets per man, high teams 3 moneys. Also a 20-target merchandise race, $1 entrance. In the 20-bird races there will be 5 moneys, Rose system, targets will be trapped for 2 cents each. The second Pacific Coast Handicap will be started Saturday, September 8th, on the grounds of the Los Angeles Gun Club, near Sherman. The program for the first day embraces nine events — six 15-target races, entrance $1.50, $25 added money for each; three 20-target races, entrance $2, $30 added money for each; nine 20-target events, en- trance $2 each and $30 added is the schedule for the second day, Sunday, September 9th. The concluding day, September 10th, will start off with three 20-target races, entrance $2 and $30 added. The feature of the tournament, the Pacific Coast Handicap at 100 targets, open to amateurs only, 14 to 22 yards handicap, entrance $10, high guns, $300 added, winds up an attractive program. Penalty entries may be made after September 9th, up to the commencement of the handicap, by paying $15 entrance, targets included. The division of moneys in the handicap will run about two places for every ten entries or fractions thereof up to 250, which mark it is hardly probable will be reached, although a splendid attendance is anticipated. No guns larger than a 12-guage will be allowed to be used. Targets will be thrown about 50 yards. The price of targets will be 2^ cents, included in all entrances. Practice targets, on practice day, will be 2 cents. Shooting for targets only is open to manufacturers' agents solely. Contestants are requested to make entries for the entire program each day. Money will be refunded in all uncontested events, except the Pa- cific Coast Handicap. The purses in all of the evenis, save the Coast Handicap, will be divided on the Rose system — 9-5-2 in 15-target races and 12-9-5-2 in 20-target races. There will be no handicap imposed in the minor events. The Interstate Association and the Los Angeles Gun Club adds $1,000, of which amount $100 will be used to purchase the trophy for the winner of first money in the Pacific Coast Handicap event. For further information or a copy of the printed program our readers are referred to Chas. Van Val- kenburg, secretary of the Los Angeles Gun Club, Sec- ond and Broadway streets, Los Angeles, CaL, or to Elmer E. Shaner, secretary-manager Interstate Asso- ciation, 219 Coltart Square, Pittsburg, Pa. The Union Gun Club shoot at Ingleside last Sun- day was well attended and excellent scores were the average. The final shoot of the club for this season takes place the third Sunday in September. A sum- mary of the principal events follow: Club race, 25 targets, 16 yards— Bradrick 23, Nau- man 22, Daniels 22, Dr. Pitres 21, Eg Forster 21, Venice of America show entries close Thursday, September 6th. Saturday. August 25, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 Lewis 21, Hoffman 21, M. O. Feudner 20. Houpt 20, Masterson 19. Holling 19, Cooley 19, F. Feudner 19, Murdock 18, Iverson 18, Prior 18, J. Lynch IT, Pick- ersgill 15. Schneider 15, Patrick 15, Hammond 15, Hodapp 15, Taylor 14. Dr. Tinnie 12. Walsh 10. Peltier 10, Hauer 8, Noonan 7, McGregor 4. Elias I birds only) 17. The winners were: Champion class — Bradrick. Nauman, Forster. First class — Daniels. Dr. Pltres. Murdock, Iverson. Second class — Lewis and Hoffman divided first and second moneys. Prior, Taylor. Third class — Houpt. Masterson and Cooley. Patrick. Fourth class— Lynch. Dr. Finnie. Peltier and Walsh. Medal race, 25 targets — Daniels 23. 22*; M. O. Feudner 22*. 16 (18 yards); Hammond 22, 20*; Iver- son 22*. 21; Masterson 21. 17*; F. Schultz (targets) 21. 18; Hodapp 21, 15; Hoffman 21, 19*; Houpt 21 (18 yards), 13 (20 yards); F. Feudner 20, 18*; Hol- ling 20*. 19; Bradrick 20*. 20; Lynch 20, 15*; Prior 20*. 16; Nauman 19, 18; Dr. Finne 19, 15; Murdock 19*, 16; Dr. Pitres 18 (18 yards), 16; Cooley 18, 15*; Patrick 18, 17*; Hauer 17. 10*; Schneider 17*. 16; Pickersgill 16, 15*; Lewis 15*, 13; Peltier 14. 13; Bar- ber 14, 12; Taylor 12; Walsh 12*. 9; Noonon 11; McGregor 3*. (*Back scores.) The medal winners were: First class, Daniels: second class, Hoffman; fourth class, James Lynch. Ties in the champion and third classes will be shot off next month. The Shields trophy race was won by Bradrick. who scored 8 doubles and 12 singles out of 25. EDWARD LAVERACK. FISH LINES. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Entries for the Venice of America show will close Thursday, September 6th. For premium lists, entry blanks and all further Information address Col. J. W. Brooks. Secretary- Manager, 510-511 Bradbury Building, Los Angeles, Cal. The Venice of America show, under the auspices of the Southwestern Kennel Club, will offer a num- ber of specials worth going a long way to take a try for. The ribbon prizes for this show will be the finest and most artistic ever offered at an Ameri- can bench show. The judges announced for the Venice of America show are: Mr. Phil C. Meyer, formerly of San Francisco — St. Bernards, Mastiffs, Bloodhounds, Great Danes, Wolfhounds, Greyhounds. Chesapeake Bay Dogs. Foxhounds and Cocker Spaniels. Mr. John P. Brown of Riverside, Cal. — For Ter- riers, Irish Terriers and Airedales. Mr. G. F. Herr of Los Angeles — Boston Terriers. Mr. W. J. Morris of Los Angeles — Setters and Pointers. Mr. G. F. Halliwell of Boston — All other breeds. Dr. L. W. Young will act as veterinarian. Enos Valencia, one of the best quail shots in Napa valley and a well known handler and trainer of field dogs, is now located in Napa and announces that he will prepare a few dogs this fall for the coming hunt- ing season. His quarters are well equipped and he has a good country to work over. He has several promising young dogs and also some well broken dogs ready for the coming shooting season. Stockton premium lists are out with the handsome showing of seventy-six fine cups among the specials offered. It is anticipated that the mark will be nearer 100 when the show opens. Entries close Sep- tember 28th. Premium lists and entry blanks can be secured by mailing request for same to Secretary Chas. Heffernan, Yosemite Hotel. Stockton. Venice of America will have entries from San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Stockton. Santa Cruz and many other points. Secretary A. P. Vredenburgh of the American Ken- nel Club arrived here on the 17th Inst, and was en- tertained royally by members of the Pacific Advisory Committee, the San Francisco Kennel Club and indi- vidual fanciers. He left for Honolulu on Thursday and will arrive at the island port in time to be present at the bench show of the Hawaiian Kennel Club. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jackson's Napa Soda. — o Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. The name of Edward Laverack. the great breeder of English Setters, is familiar to everyone. He re- sided at Bronghall Cottage. Whitchurch, Salop, Eng- land. His great work on English Setters was dedi- cated to Mr. R. L. Purcell Llewellln in 1872. Mr. Llewellin. who is still adlve and hearty, was but re- cently judging Setters at Shrewsbury show, England. While the excellence of his Setter blood, "The Llewel- lln is sworn by in the Wesl ami Middle West," says Tuny Ferlet, the popular secretary of the Texas Field Trial Club, "by hundreds of sportsmen." It will be perhaps interesting to mention here what Mr. Arthur Tatham has to say in reference to the last resting place of the man who did more for Setters than perhaps any man of nls country. Mr. Tatham writes: "It is Impossible to pass this little churchyard (Ash Church, Salop) without noticing a tall tombstone. The other day 1 stopped to read this stone and found the following: " 'To the memory of Edward Laverack, born Ken- wick, 1800: died Bronghall Cottage, 1877. This monu- ment is erected by his admirers in England and America.' This is the only monument to my knowl- edge ever erected by the friends of a breeder of sporting dogs, by reason of his fame, in two great countries. Maybe others are equally ignorant of the memento paid to Laverack. On the other side of the stone is written: 'His great love for the lower ani- mals made him many friends; he was especially fond of dogs, and by careful selection remodeled the Eng- lish Setter, the best of which are known by his name." " 'He prayeth well, who loveth well, both man and beast and bird.' " Here it might to-day be mentioned that Edward Laverack. who was an excellent type of sporting squire and who shot over his dogs as heavily and consistently as any man, stuck to his own blood, or dogs. He tried out-crosses repeatedly, but the result was always a failure. "Crossing or cross-bred ani- mals," he says, "will never produce to a certainty uniformity of race." Then again he remarks in his chapter on breeding, and the value of pedigree. "A great deal has been said about in-breeding. Many hardly understand what is meant by it. or what in- breeding is. My dogs are more inter-crossed and inter-bred than directly bred in and in. There are several secrets connected with my system of inter- crossing that I do not think advisable to give to the public at present (1872). I can only say that bet- ter constitutions, better feeders and hardier animals than I have do not exist * * * I have bred cross- ing or letting my blood loose ten or a dozen times, but the result has always been unsatisfactory. There- fore, I stick to the inter-crossing with my own strain, as I ever found it answered best." "I believe every noted breeder." continues Laver- ack, "whether of racehorses, horned cattle, sheep, pigs or poultry, will admit that they are indebted to purity of blood for the class of animals they possess. On this point I am bigotted. There appears to be a law in nature we do not understand. How is it that buffaloes on the prairies of North America and the wild animals in South Africa, in fact, every- thing in creation, birds, beats, insects, fishes, reptiles, etc., continue to reproduce their own species with unerring and marked characteristics without ever crossing. The law of nature has induced me to fol- low it and to inter-cross and in-breed with my own strain." A great deal of feeling has been aroused by the running of dogs after deer ih the mountains and a number of objections from ranchers in the San Lor- enzo Valley have been lodged with the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Some of the farmers declare that they will shoot any dog on sight which they find running deer over their places. It has been stated that some hunters use relays of hounds in that section, a course of proceeding that has excited much indignation. The annual slaughter of young ducks has begun up river. It is reported that thousands of the "flappers" have been killed by over-zealous hunters in the tules north of Sacramento city and on the Yolo side of the river. Game Warden Neale has been appealed to by the owners of the overflowed lands to stop the vio- lation of the law. The three-day show at Venice of America will be one of the most unique bench shows ever given on the Pacific Coast. lliead trout art- apparently plentiful iu Mon- Bay near Santa Cruz, for numbers of the fish sen from the wharf jumping out of the waters one day last week. Tli.- Fish I'omi I; mil,...'. trout fry last month In Castli I near Castelle, which will verj materially aid in populating this stream with very desirable game fish. Game Warden Reed of Santa Cruz took a batch Of silver salmon fry to the head of ScottS Creek. In the Little Basin, recently. The salmon run Is still on at Santa Cruz aid many boats are out daily. During the recent blue rock shoot at the Surf City a number of the shooters had a chance to have a try at the salmon. Otto Feudner. Clarence Nauman and El Si were out last Saturday. Feudner was high hook. The take was 6 salmon and several barracouda. Clyde Drake of Vallejo. Billy Stewart of Marys- vllle, Harry T. Hoyt and Billy Murdock of Frisco were out near the whistling buoy' off Santa Cruz on Monday. They landed 15 fine salmon and a number of other fish. The best average catch to one boat for a week. One of the best made and neatest designed salmon rigs we have seen for some time was shown us by Otto Feudner at Brittain & Co.'s one day this week. The leader is in three sections with swivel connec- tions, instead of knots the long loops are neatly spliced. The 7 O sproat hook has the leader wrap- ped double on to the shank one third of which pro- trudes beyond the wrapping. The doubling of the No. 18 cutty-hunk on the shank has merit In more ways than one The spliced, instead of knotted, loops slip through the swivel eyes easily; this, In itself, is a big advantage. The leader is designed and made by George M. Barnes, whose work in the tackle Une, repairing of rods, reels, and patterns of landing nets are well known to many of our anglers. Mr. Barnes is now permanently located at 4694 Eighteenth street, where he has fitted up a shop to replace the one the fireworks put out of business. FISHING FOR GROUPERS IN RORATONGA HARBOR (By Wm. G. Layng. ) Roratonga is the principal part of the Cook Is- lands. South Pacific, and Is the last one reached by the steamships which ply between Tahiti and New Zealand. About ninety years ago it was the scene of many massacres and cannibalistic feasts, scores of English missionaries, with their wives and fam- ilies, falling victims to the natives' spears and clubs. Before these savages were subjugated by the English government there was not a harbor in all the South seas more dreaded by sea-faring men than this one. It was early in October 1904. when the steamship "Taviuni." on which I was a passenger, dropped an- chor in this beautiful crescent-shaped harbor. We had been watching the outline of this mountainous island from early dawn and when the vessel's en- gines stopped we were all anxious to set foot ashore. It is a strange fact about the fascination all these islands seem to possess for every one who has ever visited them. It is something that is never forgotten. The peculiar Indescribable fragrance of the innum- erable varieties of tropical verdure which was car- ried seaward that morning on the breezes from the evergreen mountains and valleys across the white, pebbly beach on which masses of seaweed were toss- ed by the restless surf, seemed to add to the mag- netic charm of the place. The three mountainous peaks were crowned by fleeting clouds, while the deep ravines, precipitous siaes. gently sloping table- lands and foothills were as devoid of trees, gardens and houses as they were thousanas of years ago. The base of these islands was hidden by a heavy growth of cocoa palms which extended completely around the island. The few little white cottages, with their corrugated iron roofs, brown coral huts covered with pendennis leaves and frail-looking warehouses in which cobra was stored, clustered around the plaza in the center of which a high flag pole was floating the English flag in the breeze. This was Roratonga. The prin- cipal street, which terminated at the wharf, on which a warehouse was built, was intersected by three other streets or roads, one of which was the principal driveway around this island. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, August 25, 1906 deck of the vessel glimpses were obtained of pretty white houses amidst the heavy foliage while along these roads, which followed the curving line of the beach, could be seen a procession of natives clad in white, light pink, red, and yellow, moving toward the village to learn the news from the "outside world." A flotilla of canoes manned by natives whose only wearing apparel consisted of a loin-cloth or "pareu" and a straw hat or specimens of some other styles of headgear, such as a dilapidated Scotch tam-o'shan- ter cap that at one time had graced some French gendarme, a stovepipe hat that had seen better days, and a golf cap two sizes too small for its happy wearer. All these swarthy, brown men were anxious to convey passengers to the wharf for a shilling a head, and as each canoe could only carry two pas- sengers besides its crew, it did not take long to make a selection and go ashore. On landing among these innocent-looking, laughing natives it would not do to be shy about shaking hands and returning the customary salutation, "Tirana!" or "How do you do?" I have found this habit characteristic of the Maoris of New Zealand, who used the words "Kia Oral" and the Hawaiians the very expressive word "Aloha!" The warehouse was filled with products of the island, viz: sacks of cobra, bunches of ban- anas and plantains, crates of oranges and limes, bar- rels of lime juice, and boxes of wide straw to be shipped to France via Aukland, and this article is used by the millinery trade and commands a high price both here and abroad. The residence portion of Roratonga is noted for the number of neatly painted cottages, each sur- rounded by a vine-covered lattice verandah on which the householder and his family may be seen at all hours of the day basking in the shade. Each cot- tage is built in the center of a lawn, dotted by coffee or cocoa plants, mango, orange or lime trees, besides banana and plantain palms. Some of these cottages were almost hidden by ivy as they nestled close to the trunks of the wide-spreading branches of the beautiful bread fruit tree; others were shaded in a grove of. young cocoa palms, the fronds of which were almost hiding the entrance, while towering far above them were the umbrella-like tops of older palms nodding and swaying in every breeze. The missionaries erected a church here many years ago and nearly every native is an attendant. This edi- fice, built of coral, is typically English from the foundation to the tall steeple. It forms one of the principal attractions to the traveler, for its sides, belfry and steeple are covered with English ivy, while around it are the graves of all the missionaries who passed away here, and, in one corner, are rows of tablets erected to the memories of those who had been massacred. In the rear of this church dwelt the ex-queen of the Cook Islands, a large, good-look- ing native, whose cottage and grounds were kept scrupulously clean by a retinue of servants who deemed it an honor to obey her every wish. I found her to be very affable, intelligent and far above tie average native in her knowledge of America and its industries. The tolling of the bell on the "Taviuni" came floating across the water, and as it was the "be- witching hour of lunch," I turned back and, hunting up my ferryman, started for the ship. The sun was shining brightly and as I looked over the side of the frail craft into the calm, crystal-like waters, it seemed as if I was floating in midair far above a forest of trees, long grassy meadows and heavy foli- age, but ever and anon a huge fish or a school of smaller ones darted out and then retreated among the green leaves and emerald tinted branches, thus dispelling the illusion, for that seaweed was fully twenty fathoms beneath me. Part of the anchor of the steamship could be plainly seen resting on a bed of white coral and sand, and a school of fish, re- sembling the groupers found along the shores of the Bermuda Islands were moving backward and forward as if in quest of food. In answer to my inquiry as to the chances of catching them I was told that on account of the clearness of the water and their wari- ness, it was impossible to seine them, while their vision was so keen they would not come near a hook and line, but that the natives caught them by a method peculiarly their own and not practiced on any of the other islands in the South Seas. I was exceedingly anxious to see this done and was de- lighted when my informant told me he saw one o£ the fishermen coming toward the ship and pointed him out from among the group of laughing natives who were paddling and racing to and fro between the vessel and shore. His canoe was painted white and made apparently for a much smaller person than its occupant, who must have weighed fully 250 pounds. He paddled along lazily until within twenty vards of the shin when he stopped. On his head he wore a wide straw hat, a white linen shirt covered his massive frame, while around his waist he wore a gaudy-colored pareu. His arms, legs and feet were bare. His feet were crossed and from one knee to the other I noticed he had a light line neatly coiled with the hook fastened in his pareu. In front of him, on the bottom of the canoe, was a box filled with cocoanut; on the side of the craft was suspended an oblong box about six inches deep, with a glass bot- tom. Behind him, on a raised shelf, rested about thirty smooth flat stones about the size of hens eggs. Carelessly paddling around he would stop and deftly placing the handle of the paddle under his left arm lift off the observation box and holding it over the water peer through it until he saw a school of fish near the bottom. Hastily hanging the box in its place he disengaged the hook and taking a handful of the cocoanut he crammed it into his mouth, and after masticating it, baited the hook, then, to my surprise, reached around and picked up one of the stones. Carefully laying the baited hook on the flat side of the stone, he made a turn with the line around it and then taking more of the masticated cocoanut he wrapped that with another turn, and continued this until the stone was almost hidden; he then made the line secure to it with a half-hitch. It resembled a snowball as he almost noiselessly pad- dled over to the spot from whence his canoe drifted. He carefully laid the stone on the surface and as it sank paid out the line with one hand and held the observation box close to the water. When the bait was below the school of fish he gave the line a sud- den jerk, this unloosened the stone and as the cocoa- nut, being of an oily nature, floated upward there was a "milk-like cloud" around the line and the hungry fish dashed for every particle. One greedy fellow swallowed the hook and was soon floundering in the bottom of the canoe. The lone fisherman, hav- ing carefully coiled his line as before as he pulled this fellow to the surface," repeated the process of baiting his hook and dropping it among the wary denizens of the deep until about eighteen were cap- tured, then throwing his line down he quickly pad- dled to the shore. As he disappeared around the end of the wharf I wondered who it was that taught him to catch fish that way. I had fished for mullet with the natives of Tahiti, been out beyond the reefs to the big bonita holes off Titaroa, and caught a boatload of these fish; I had seen the natives of the isle of Atiu catch flying fish with mosquito-like nets, and excitedly stood all night inside the reef at Pa- peete, Tahiti, where the many beautifully-colored fish were attracted within spearing distance of our canoes by the bright lights of bunches of cocoa fronds which projected from the bows of every craft, but never had I seen fish caught in such an interesting manner while the thermometer was registering close to 100 degrees in the shade as I did during that short stay in the enchanting harbor of Roratonga. TRADE NOTES. Good to Have. The Hunter Arms Co. of Fulton, N. Y., has issued a .very handsome hanger in colors, from a painting by Professor Osthaus, representing the well known pointer dog. Odd Sides. The picture will adorn the sportsman's home, office, or club room, and may be obtained by sending four cents in stamps to prepay postage. Or, on receipt of twenty-five cents, the Hun- ter Arms Co. will send one of these elegant pictures without lettering to any address. Peters Points. At the annual meeting of the New England Mili- tary Rifle Association at Wakefield, Mass., July 23d to 2Sth, individual match at 300 yards and individual match at 600 yards were won by Capt Stuart W. Wise. The Glines match at 800 yards was won by Sergt H. Baptist Both of these gentlemen used Peters factory-loaded 30 cal. Government ammuni- tion. At the meeting of the New York State Rifle Asso- ciation at Creedmoor, July 25th to 31st, the company team match, the Old Guard match and the Cruik- shank Trophy match were won by the 71st Regument team, using Peters 30 cal. bullet. The high scores made by the members of the winning team in the McAlpin Trophy match were also made with Peters bullet The rapid fire re-entry revolver match, the dis- appearing target revolver and the re-entry pistol match were won by Mr. Thomas Anderton, using Peters factory-loaded ammunition. Sergt. W. F. Leushner won the members match at 200, 300 and 500 yards with Peters 30-40 factory- loaded cartridges. These numerous victories will further emphasize the fact clearly established at previous military tour- naments, that Peters ammunition, both for 30 cal. and small arms, is decidedly superior to all other makes. These goods, like all others bearing Peters name, are given the most minute and exacting care from start to finish. No detail, however insignificant, is overlooked ( and it has been conceded that the science of manufacturing high power service ammuni- tion has been brought to its fullest development by the Peters Co., and their large caliber cartridges bid fair to rival the wonderful little 22 short in the per- sistency in which the latter has won championships and established high standards. Averages Reported. At Tacoma, Wash., on July 3d and 4th, first aver- age was won by Mr. E. Holling, who broke 355 out of 390, shooting "Du Pont" smokeless. First amateur average was won by Mr. S. Wray, who broke 354 out of 390, also shooting "Du Pont" smokeless. Mr. W. Hillis won second average with 350 out of 390, shooting "New E. C." (Improved). At Menominee, Mich., on July 27th and 2Sth, Mr. H. C. Hirshy had a run of 120 straight, using "New E. C." (Improved). At Macon, 111., August 1st and 2d, Thos. Stoner of Mt. Zion, 111., won first average with 363 out of 400, shooting "Infallible." Mr. Stoner made one run of 69 straight, the long run of the tournament John Robbins, Blue Mound, 111., won second average with 266 out of 400, shooting "Du Pont." Audubon, la., August 2d and 3d— H. G. Taylor of Meckling, South Dakota, won first average with 383 out of 400, shooting "New E. C." (Improved). He also made the long run of the tournament, with 123 straight Manchester, N. H, August 4th— Harry Boynton of Lowell, Mass., won first amateur and second general average, 167 out of 175 .shooting "New Schultze." A Gun To Have. At the recent Grand American Handicap, R. O. Heikes, in the professional championship match, broke 143 out of 150, winning second place with his Remington autoloading shotgun. This new gun is a proven success at the trap. Wm. Heer, shooting a double barrel Remington, beat all back mark shoot- ers, breaking 91 from 21 yards. An interesting book- let may be had by addressing the Remington Arms Co., Dion, N. Y. Pacific Coast Sales Office, 925 Gold- en Gate avenue, San Francisco. What Ballistite Did. The amateur championship of the United States, at the Interstate tournament held at Indianapolis, Ind., June 19 to 22, 1906, was won by Guy Ward, 20 years old, of Walnut Log, Tenn., scoring 144 out of 150. Guy Ward used "Ballistite" powdsr. For any in- formation desired address Baker & Hamilton, San Francisco, Sacramento, or Los Angeles, Cal. Some Great Records. The meteoric rise in the trap shooting firmament of many shooters after they have commenced to use the Winchester "Leader" and Winchester "Repeat- er" shells has been the subject of much remark and has a meaning of deep significance to those know- ing in trap shooting matters. Noteworthy instances of this are the careers of J. R. Barker and E. O'Brien and particularly their recent shooting. At Carthage, Mo., Mr. Barkley won high amateur average for the two days tournament with the splendid score of 390 out of 400. Mr. H. Dixon was second with 387. At Rockford, 111., Mr. Barkley was high with 438 out of 450. At this tournament Mr. Barkley shot in the Championship Diamond Medal event and was high with 49 out of 50. At Lowell, Ind., he won high average with 380 out of 400. At Chicago, 111., he captured the high average again with 197 out of 200, maldng a run of 163 straight at this shoot. E. O'Brien very nearly made a clean score at Neodoshea when he scored 199 out of 200, winning high aver- age for the shoot. At Roff, I. T., C. M. Parrish, Lee Dowdy and W. B. Crowder won first, second and third amateur averages, respectively, in a heavy rain- storm. In Texas, Mrs. Ad. Topperwein, the world's champion lady trap shooter, is setting a pace few can follow. At Corsicana she won amateur average for the two days' tournament, shooting from both the 17, 18 and 20 yard marks, and scored 96 2-10 per cent. At New Lebanon, Wis., Mr. H. C. Herschy was high gun with 143 out of 150, shooting a Winchester "pump" gun and the "Leader" shells. o The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal place to spend your summer vacation. Saturday. August 25, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 THE FARM | HORSE AND PASTURE. A writer in an English live- stock journal points out the beneficial ef- fects that a run at grass exerts upon horses that have become stale from continued overwork. He says: The only remedy for staleness is. in fact, to turn the horse to grass for a longer or shorter period, as circum- stances may require. In cases where the legs of a horse show signs of wear as the result of work on hard roads, much can be done to restore the limbs and to brace them tip again by turning the horse out for a few months or for the whole summer on a soft and spongy pasture. The legs and feet of stabled horses are always greatly benefitted by turning out. and an occasional run at grass will do much to preserve the limbs and keep them sound. If the legs are much worn or if there has been an actual sprain, it is advisable, if not necessary, to blister before turning the horse away. In any case a horse that is given a run at grass on account of leg trouble, needs a long rest if any permanent good is to result therefrom. The legs may fine down pretty quickly after the horse has been turned away, but this must not be taken as evidence that they are fully restored, nor should it tempt the owner to take up the animal and bring it into work again prematurely. In cases of leg trouble a rest of, at any rate, ten weeks is necessary if any permanent good is to be effected, and more often than not a considerably longer run at grass than this will be needed. Low lying pasture lands, with a soft, spongy, and somewhat damp soil, are the most suitable. Spongy an. I moist or marshy ground tends to cool the feet, thus having a most benefi- cial effect upon them, while being soft it affords yielding going to the horse and there is an entire absence of jar or concussion to the limbs. The softer and moister the soil of a pasture, the better and the more suitable will it be for those horses that are turned out on account of limb troubles. Previous to turning stabled horses out to grass, it is advisable to pre- pare them in some measure, so as to obviate any harmful effects which might otherwise be caused by a sud- den change from stable life to an existence out in the open. It should be groomed for about a week or ten days previous to going out. while if it has been clothed the clothing must, of course, be left off a short time be- fore. The ration of grain should also be gradtiaally reduced during the last ten days or so that the horse is in the stable. It is particularly important and desirable to take pains to prepare a stabled horse in this way during the early stages of the season, when the winds are often cold and the nights chilly. In any case, it is not at all advisable, being risky, to turn out horses that are accustomed to being warmly stabled until spring is well advanced and the weather has become warm and settled. Fine weather should be chosen for turning away a horse. Once horses have become used to being out at grass, wet weather does them no harm, but when a horse that is used to being warmly housed and that still has a well groomed coat is turned away during a spell of wet weather ing cold through getting continual wettings. THE VALUE OF PEDIGREE. The introductory part of an article in the Jersey Bulletin by Adam It. Stevens is here reproduced: Breeding is not automatic, hence animals are neither all good nor all bad. But by proper selection it is practicable to get a herd of good ani- mals. But even among the poorer animals, by proper mating, it is pos- sible to get superior stock. This is shown in the pedigrees of Island-bred Jerseys, where they have a committee to inspect all animals before they are admitted to register; and if. in the opinion of said commit- tee they not score a certain number of points, they are denied registration. But fortunately for the breed, these rejected cattle are not destroyed nor lost to the breed, and, as in the build- ing of the T h rusalem, "The stone that was rejected by the builder has becomi the 1 ner." See bow often the P s." put to naught the decision of the in the pedigree of Golden Lad. and many other notable Jerseys which are now in the very fore front of the Jersey world. Perhaps a glimpse of the value of pedigree may be seen in il made in the Texas range cattle in the last few years by the use ,,r pedl- i bulls. The- white face of the eford, the rich red and roan colors of the Shorthorn, and the black-bod- ies of the Poll- \ ago much in evidence in the short-legged, broad- backed fielders now coming from the range, and the old style Texan has passed into hi But the value of pedigree is better seen in the various breeds of domes- tic animals as shown at the gr. fairs, such as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. 1904, the great stock ex- hibitions at Chicago and Kai Note the different breeds of horses, especially adapted *o every pun for which man needs a horse. Note the draught horse, a large muscular animal with a good I short thick neck, massive shoulders, large barrel, strong back and loin, broad hips, heavy bone, short jointed legs, especially adapted to move the tonnage of commerce. Note the thoroughbred, the master- piece of the breeders' art. a horse especially adapted to great speed and endurance. Intermediate between these we see the Hackney, the road horse and coach horse, all attesting the value of pedigree. Note the different breeds of cattle; each breed true to its colors and type shows the value of pedigree: yes. go over the country and note the herds of men who "do not believe in pedi- gree, no how," and if you find an animal of any degree of excellence it will be carrying the colors of some of the pure-bred stock. But what is it that determines type? It is not feed and care. It will not change the type and character of the beef bred calf to give it as a nurse a dairy bred cow; neither will it make a road horse out of a draft bred colt to let it nurse a road mare; but the character the animal will be is de- termined in the brain, the nerve center of the parents. In other words, the nervous temperament determines function and function determines form. Parapharsed, "blood will tell." HOW TO FEED THE CALF. For the first ten days the calf should have nothing but the mother's milk. For the next ten days or two weeks it should gradually be put upon a skim-milk ration. As soon as it has a grain and grass stomach it should be given all the grass it wants or good, bright clover and timothy hay. and these feeds balanced up with a carbonaceous feed. The best and cheapest is corn meal for the voung calf, and shelled corn for the calf six- weeks old and over. Why? In milk nature provides a balanced ration, but in running it through the separator or removing the cream in any- way you take out the fat. This must be supplied and the carbohydrates of corn prove an excellent substitute for tbe fat of the milk. This milk should be fed as sweet as possible and about the temperature of the cow, or about 100 should be fed in clean troughs. It can then be balanced up with shelled corn fed in a clean trough. Many farmers, of course, shake their heads and bring out the old saw: "When creameries come in good calves go out;" but it is none the less true that hundreds and thou- sands of farmers have shown them- selves fully capable of developing a calf raised on skim-milk that cannot he distinguished in the feed lot from the calf that has run with the cow and been fed in nature's way. The mistakes farmers make in raising skim-milk calves are feeding the skim-milk sweet one day and sour another, feeding irregularly and feeding it without a balance. If the calf does not do well they double the skim-milk ration, and it naturally does worse, becomes spindle-shanked and pot-bellied: and after two or three months' treatment of this kind can- not bv any means, however skillful, be developed into a first-rate steer. Another mistake they make Is in REVOLVERS CARTRIDGES I bnson, Aut.iriuti. . Coif, Automari. I u celebrated Peters cartridges and other makes com] BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk feeding oil meal as a balance for skim- milk. Instead of correcting the bal- ance, it makes it more unbalanced still, for skim-milk and oil meal are both highly albuminous or nitrogenous products. Tin- skirninilk itself has this elei cess. Neither will oats or barley or wheat, no matter how manipulated, balance the ration. Skim-milk can be balanced by corn or Kaffir corn. These are the cheap- est and also the best. Therefore. If your calf is not doing well, don't double the amount of skim-milk ami make it do worse, but divid skim-milk between the calf and the pig, and divide the pig's corn between the pig and the calf. For corn alone is as unbalanced a ration for the young and growing pig as skim-milk for the calf. On the ordinary farm the calf needs what the pig gets in the average farm where dairying is followed the pig needs what the calf gets in excess. Divide their rations and you will bene- fit both— Wallace's Farm. MIXED FEED FOR HOGS. Recent tests at the Virginia Agri- cultural College show clearly that mixed feed is superior to corn alone for hogs. These grains were, of course fed without skim-milk. The hogs fed corn meal and water gained .24 of a pound a head a day; those fed on corn meal two parts and mid- dlings one part gained .67 of a pound a head a day; those fed corn meal one part and middlings one part gained .69 of a pound a head a day; those fed corn meal one part and mid- dlings two parts gained .86 of a pound a head a day. Another lot fed corn meal one part and middlings one part gained pounds a head a day. showing that in- dividuality plays a part in the gains made by animals. Still another lot fed shelled corn one part and mid- dlings one part gained 1.20 pounds a head a day. While these gains are not large, they probably repn the average gains under farm condl- : ami, moreover, they show strikingly that hogs will make better gains if fed some protein food on the order of middlings, linseed meal, gluten meal, etc., rather than corn alone. Corn is a carbohydrate food and verv fattening, and while it will finish oft mature hogs, farmers desir- ing to grow animals rapidly and have them gain and develop as uniformly as they should will find it highly profitable to add some protein food, as suggested above, to the ration. WATER IN THE PASTURE. Few farms are provided with an abundance of good, fresh water in thc pasturc fields. Wr.t.r may be obtain.. 1 on most farms without going into very heaw e AS require .leal 'of water and they should have it as fresh an. I pure as possible. Where wati r may I btai isonablc depth it is economy to sink ;: possible to the corners of four A zigzag fence and a long trough may be reached that part of _-!,' may be reach. '1 from each pasture, or a short pipe underground may be used. Wind mills are cheaper for pumping than any other power. A small mill will keep the trough full most of the time. The few days when it is necessary to pump by hand are just about sufficient to give a man a correct idea of the value of the mill, and he also .-an get a good deal tetr.r rnouot of water the cows will drink. Cows having wat.r con- tie ui will drink a great DM than they will if obliged to to get it and they will give- more milk in proportion. A f,\v pounds of milk additional each day of the outfit. — Standard Guide. WANT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING. Resolutions were recently ad at the closing sessions of the Ameri- can Institute of Instruction at New favoring the installing of in- dustrial departments In every efficient school system. Tin- insitute also placed itself on record as hohln in view of rece-nt developments of dis- honesty in high places and of the in- Of crime in different directions, it is the duty of the teachers to per- sistently train the American youth In integrity, and uprightness. THE HOMER PIGEON. n. when traveling, seldom feeds, and if the distance to its home be long. It arrives thin, ex- and almost -dying. If corn mted to it. it refuses to eat. contenting itself with drinking a iter, and then sleeping. Two ■r it begins to eat with great moderation, and sleeps again immediately afterwards. If Its flight has be.-n very prolonged the pigeon will proceed in this manner for forty-eight hours before' recover- ing its normal mode of feeding. FROM ABOVE THE CLOUDS. The view of a storm-cloud from above is one nf the most interesting sights ever beheld by man. ing to a famous aeronaut, a storm view from that iiositlon has the ap- ■ f boiling, up- ii. .u- Tin- falling of the rain tinetly heard, making a traterfall over a precipice. heard above the storm- not loud, and the flashes of lightning appear like streaks of in- white light on the surface of In the Friends' burial groin largest to and possibly the i nited States. It is now used as the "trade mark" of the i-rsey Forestry Association. Fowls that have free range pick a large portion of their dally ration. Alwavs supply the grain and other foods necessary, even though the range is extended. They need a lot more grain food than they can pick Don't try more than one breed. If vou don't like your first selection dis- pose of that variety and get another, as by trying to breed two you will be almost sure to fail. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THB BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. August 25, 1906 . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBOEO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 -USING— ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MB. J. E. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP— GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson,— 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company - NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Cincinnati, Ohio Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies for Sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown SL, Napa, Cal ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm. Phillips Benicia Venice of America Dog Show Under Auspices of Southwestern Kennel Club September 20, 21 and 22 Entries close Sept. 6, 1906 For Information Premium List, Entry Blanks, Address J. W. BROOKS, Secretary 570-571 Bradbury Bldg, Los Angeles, Cal. Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association Second Annual Blue Rock Tournament under Auspices of Vallejo Gun Club Vallejo September 2 and 3 J. R. Wilson. A. F. Eooker WILSON £? ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. BLAKE, M0FFITT & T0WNE Dealers in PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St.. Oakland Blake. Moffit & Towne. Los Angeles. Blake. ftlcFall & Co.. Portland. Oregon. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. McMURRAY McMURRAY SULKIES and JOGGING CARTS Standard the world over Address for printed matter and prices W. J. KENNEY 531 Valencia St., San Francisco Sales Agent for California. r SAFETY IMPREGNATING OUTFIT Practical and durable and is easily used. Gets in foal all mares bred with it. and ereailv increases the income fromyourstallion. GUARANTEED to produce results A necessity in every breedine stable. Write for descrip- tive circular. Price of OUTFIT, complete, $7.50 1. 0. CRITTENDEN. t FOX BLD'G. ELYRI A. OHIO. P^^T^ Registered V. 8. Patent Otfloe *w^^% SPAVIN CURE McKeesport, Pa. Troy Chemical Co.. Binghampton, N. Y. Gentlemen : — It has been about seven months since I bought a bottle of your " Save-the- Horse " Liniment. My horse had a bad sprain in the pastern joint, was so bad it could not work. I thought the horse was done for and would have sold him for most anything. I used the liniment for two weeks, and used about half of the bottle, applying it as directed. I worked the horse again regularly one week after first application of liniment. In two weeks the horse was as sound as ever, would not take Two Hundred Dollars for it to-day. Yours respectfully, E. I. Clark. '•SAVE - THE - HORSE". Permanently Cures Spavin, Ringbone (except Low), Curb, Thorougnpin, Splint, Shoe Boil. Wind Puff. Injured Tendons and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse works as usual. $5 PER BOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it. Send for a copy, booklet and letters on every kind of lameness. At druggists and dealers or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Formerly Troy. N. T. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Pacific Coast Agt. Phone, Oakland 4152 SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1324 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. THOS. BANKS, Manager /HcKINNEY, 2:111 World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Pees are Invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep, $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention thla journal when writing.) ...Bay wood Stud... THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, CAL. (Property of John Parrott, Esq.) Imp. Hackney Stallion Green's Rufus 63==4291 Will Serve a Limited Number of Approved Mares, Season 1906. Fee $75. Reductions made for two or more mares. W ALTER SEALY. Manager Wanted AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" VACATION, 1906 Issued by the California Northwestern Railway The Picturesque Route of California —AND— North Shore Railroad The Scenic Route IS NOW READY FOE DISTRIBUTION Giving Full Information in regard to CAMPING SPOTS, THE LOCATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTEACcIONS, ETC., OF MINERAL SPRING RE- SORTS AND COUNTRY HOMES AND FARMS WHERE SUMMER BOARD- ERS ARE TAKEN, WITH TERMS OF BOARD, $7.00 AND UPWARDS PER WEEK. To be had at Tiburon Ferrp, foot of Market St., San Francisco. Inquiry by mail will bring an immediate response. JAS. AGLER, R. X. RYAN, Gen, Manager, Gen, Pass. Agt. Pasture RANCHO CALAO, Mountain View, Cal. HOLSTEINS— BUTTER BRED FAM- ILIES Work Herd; 90 per cent winners at State and county fairs, show ring, and every butter contest since 1885 in Cali- fornia. No reservations. Stock near S. P. F. H. BURKE, 2126 Fillmore street, San Francisco. 672-680 11th ave. All kinds of Horses Back of the Chutes. bought and sold. The Zibbell Stable ZIBBELL & SON, Props. San Francisco. Cal. Boarding. Training and Handling of ail kinds of Fancy Horses. A few Nice Rigs on hand. Take any car going to the Chutes. Tel. West 259. "HOWARD SHORTHORNS"-QUINTO HERD — 77 premiums. California State Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want Howard Cattle Cp., San Matep, Cal. Saturday, August 25, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 =SPOKANE= INTERSTATE FAIR SPOKANE, WASHINGTON September 24 to October 6, 1906 $35,000 IN PURSES AND PRIZES Becords Made at Everet t Meeting, 1906 — No Bar. RACE PROGRAMME FIRST WEEK. Monday, September 24. 1. 2:30 Trot. 3 In 6 $400.00 2. Ranchers' Team Race. 2 In 3 100.00 3. Opening Selling Stake, 6 fur... 300.00 4. Run 200.00 6. Run 150.00 Tuendny, September 2."». (. 3-year-old Trot ,2 In 3 1300.00 7. Falls City Stake for 2:12 pacers (entries closed May 15th) 1000.00 8 Run 200.00 9- Run 200.00 10. Run 150.00 Wednesday, September 30. 11. 2:20 Trot. 3 In 5 1500 00 12. 2:25 Pace, 3 In 6 500.00 13. Chamber of Commerce han- dicap. 7 furlongs . 300.00 14. Run 200.00 16. Run 150.00 16. Interstate Relay Race, two miles a day. 10 days 1500.00 ThurMday, September 27 17. 3-year-old pace. 2 In 3 $400.00 18. Gentlemen's Road Race. 2 1 In 3 Silver Cup 1». Ranchers' Selling Stake, 1 „ ™lle J200.00 added 20. Run 200 00 21' ?un 150.00 22. Interstate Relay Race — 2d day. Friday, September 28. 28. Northwest Stake for 2:16 trotters (entries closed .. „ y,ay 15) J1000.00 24. 2:17 Pace, 3 In 5 500.00 IS- gun 200.00 15- gun 200.00 2'- Run 150.00 28. Interstate Relay Race — 3d day Saturday, September 20. \l- Vil £rot- 3 ln 5 J500.00 30. 2:35 Pace. 3 In 5 500 00 31. Home Industry Handicap „ 6 1-2 furlongs 300.00 H R«» 200.00 %»■ Run 150.00 34. Interstate Relay Race — 4th day. SECOND WEEK. Mondny, October 1. 35. Interstate Fair Handicap. 6 1-2 furlongs $400.00 36. Run 200.00 37. Run 200.00 38. Run 200.00 39. Run 200.00 40. Interstate Relay Race — 5th day. Tuesday, October 2. 41. 150,000 Club Selling Stake. 1 mile $600.00 42. Run 200.00 43. Run 200 00 44. Run 200.00 45. Run 200.00 46. Interstate Relay Race — 6th day. Wednesday, October 3. 47. Inland Empire Handicap. 6 furlongs $300.00 48. Run 200.00 49. Run 200.00 50. Run 200.00 51. Run 200.00 52. Interstate* Relay Race — 7th day. Thursday, October 4. 53. Spokane Derby. 11-8 mile. $1000.00 64. Run 200.00 55. Run 200.00 56. Run 200.00 57. Run 200.00 58. Interstate Relay Race — 8th day. Friday, October 5. 59. Boosters' Selling Stake. 6 1-2 furlongs $300.00 added 60. Run 200.00 61. Run 200.00 62. Run 200.00 63. Run 200.00 64. Interstate Relay Race — 9th day. Saturday, October 9. 65. Farewell Handicap, 1 mile .. $500.00 66. Run 200.00 67. Run 200.00 68. Run 200.00 69 Run 200.00 70. Interstate Relay Race — 10th day. Additional races will be given condi- tioned to horses actually In attend- ance. Entries for Harness Races and Running Stakes close September 1st; no entrance fees due until day of race. Hopples on pacers of any age will be allowed. For Prize Lists, Entrv Blanks and Race Conditions, address ROBT. H. COSGROVE, Secretary and Manag. r, 520 Frist Avenue, Spokane, Wash. ANNUAL FAIR AND RACE MEETING —of— MONTEREY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION DISTRICT No. 7 SALINAS CITY, CAL September 12 to 15, 1906 ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 27th, 1906 TROTTING No. 1.-2:13 Class $400 No. 2— 2.18 Class 300 No. 3— 2:24 Class 400 No. 4 — Horses withe ut records... 300 PACING No 5—2:10 Class $400 No. G— 2:16 Class 300 No. 7-2-20 Class 400 No. 8 — Horses without records... 300 Running races to be given each day; over night entries. Moneys divided 50. 25. 15 and Id per cent. Entrance five per cent and five per cent additional from money winners. Member of National Trotting Association Right reserved to declare off any races not filling satisfactorily. For entry blanks and conditions address Secretary, or Breeder and Sportsman. _ ._ ', J. B. IVHRSON, Pr°sident. JOHN J. KELLY, Secretary, Salinas City, Oal. 75 PER CENT °f *» HorseS^iners USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy ^SOLD BY— W. A. Sayre Sacramento, l !al. R. T. Frazier Pueblo, Calo. J. G. R«ad & Bro Ogdcn, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont. A. A. Kraft Co Spokane, Wash. A. F. Hoska Harness Co Tacoma, Wash. Thos. M. Anderson Seattle, Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, ' 'M. f^Si^^SRK H^M W"1- '''■ 1>,'(lls P'uasantim, <':il. $jk Urn S;ni i^'K". ,,;i!- srWsW Jepa o Saddli ry <". . .Los Angi li C. A. Schweitzer Fresno, Cal. mm H. Thornwaldson Fresno, I Sal. i^m^^^^S^^So M^m^W "*no- M'"K« rr.ni . . . .S:in Franciscn. <'al. Jos. McTigue San Fran- isco, Cal. Bryilon Bros. Harness Mfg. I o Los Angeles. Cal. Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 412 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Q — - _ T -— RIFLES AND SPORTING GOODS. I T \I C The °- A- BREMER=LEWIS CO. I ^| ,^\ Olto A. Bremer, late of 820 Kearny St.; Thos. L. Lewis ^J A ' *"-' 140 Van Ness Avenue Repairing of all Kinds Done Quickly VICTOR VERILHAC, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH. Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to G. G. Park (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars. Quinris Ointment mm&, Will Make A Horme Over; v ill i ut ton rii i*-j.*s nnderhhn and .ill saveliuu fi-i.m the cheap hawker ami trader. It is the I standard care far Spavins, ■ furfaa, Bplii Bb and an the varfOttfl lumps and bunches <>f like kind Jv • p it always on h««#i tod fim « 'li l** prepaved irbaa trouble c wnes. Leading borsemen srerywherelaww it and use IL. Mr n n Cterk. ■fcedonle. W. Y.. writtei "The hottl* of Ouinn'B Olntmanl pvrraaaed 'r >.. yon about two t»miko 1. moved a curl* ft 'i tborotjghpin and aid it lor ituwi, »j ■ ip M fitiiuotli ft* «Ter." Price $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all dniEcistsor s»-ni by mail' I "" i<- for drculat Is, etc. ,B. EDDY A COMPANY WHITEHALL, I. Jurt Ei\owlv| \ and iust as they want it. The right way to | salt animals is to let them help themselves. Compressed Pure-Salt Bricks I tnoarFatentFfflfrs.nipplTi They mean animal thrift. Tb a Buffer no ri.-i.-l.-' f Ark I VETERINARY ADVICE FREE Dr. B. A. Tattl". a Tetertnaxy fur- geooof long experience bu writ- ten a book «n tilled "Veterinary Experience" on the disease* of horses, (riving ermptomj and , treatment ln plain terms. It It folly Illustrated with dlaorami eb^wtntr the skeleton and clrca- 1 latory and dlgtatlTe aystenia with kreferencce that make them plain. "Tells bow to buy a horse and know whetberlt tl sound or not. Every boise owns* •hould hare one. It le sent to any one. TUTTLE'S ELIXIR la the only guaranteed ( Shoe Bolle and Calloua. andcuraaaparlna. Ring B«m, Coekla Jointa, Cr.tM Heel, aoraicheft. Catarrh, etc Bend today and irelth* book tree and information about Dr. Tuttle'e spednea. Tattle's Elixir Co., 52 Beverly St. Boston, Mast, Kaclt A Co. , San Francisco and 7- W. Braua, Let Ani-eLaa, Calilomia Aftnt*. You Can't Cut Ou': ABS° RBINE ■rill clean th**m off, ami you sort the lorsa same time. Dor* not blister or remove the ii.-»ir more if $1M per bottle, delivered. H«">k I-'" frea. AltSORIIINK. JR.. for mankind, ■ i urei Varicose vein*. Varl- 1 Mmfli>< or ~ * I'aia. Irocele), Ftnptai i.Rnlanted <-lan*!*^fr^!«t^>*^^ | U. JH. C. | * Grand American Handicap Wins In addition to the following Grand American Handicaps The Amateur Championship Was Won in 1906 With U. M. C. Shot Shells. 1893, R. A. Welch, U. M. C. Shells. 1894, T. W. Morfey, U. M. C. Shells. 1S95, T- G. Messner, U. M. C. Shells. 1897, T. A. Marshall. U. M. C. Shells. 1900, H. D. Bates. U. M. C. Shells. 1000, R. O. Heikes, U. M. C. Shells. 1903, M. Diefenderfer, U. M. C. Shells. 1904, R. D. Guptill, U. M. C. Shells. Out of the 17 Grand American Handicaps held, U. M. C. Shells have been used 10 times exclusively by the winners. This is twice as large as the number of wins by any other company. Shoot U, M. C. Shells and do justice to your ability. THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., AGENCY, 313 BROADWAY, NEW YOKE CITY Factory, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Avenue - W. S. Wattles, Pacific Coast Sales Manager »»».|.*»».!..M.»**t..M"t..H.iMiW^^ *^^5- VOLUME XLIX. No. 6 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. 1906 Subscription *3.00 a Year ©5- MAGLADI 2:10' 2 PACING. Bred and Owned by Judge Thos. H. Brents. Walla Walla. DELLA DERBY 2:17 TROTTING. Bred and Owned by James N. Anderson. Salinas. Two Three- Year-Old Stake Winners ©• ■& >:\> THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 1, 1906 THE "OLD GLORY" AUCTION GREATEST OP ALL LIGHT HARNESS HORSE SALES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY November 26 to December 7, 1906 Consignments from California solicited. The present excellent demand in the East assures most satisfactory results. Address FASIQTIPTON COMPANY, Madison Square Garden, New York City ITHACA GUNS THIS illustration shows our No. 7 $300 list gun. It is impossible to r*how by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this grade of gun, it can only be appreciated after you have handled irz7~.V1= ami examined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or Whitworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature can produce, Is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line. 17 grades, ranging in price from $17.75 net to $300 list Ithaca Gun Company - - Ithaca, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch, 2330 Alameda Ave., Alameda, Cal. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: 2330 Alameda Ave., Cor. Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co., Ithaca Gun Co., Gray & Davis, Smith & Wesson, E. C. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms ft Cycle Works, Hamilton Eifle Co. Ballistite Dense Powder Empire Bulk Powder WINNER OF THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP BALLISTITE SUCCESS WILL Tournament results this last year has DUPICATED BY THE estahlished its supremacy. EMPIRE BARER CEL HAMILTON, Coast Agents SAN FRANCISCO SACRAMENTO LOS ANGELES FIRST ANNUAL SALE SEPTEMBER 11, 1906 BE A draft from the Howard Cattle Co. 's Herd of Short-Horn Cattle 40 Head Registered Bulls 25 Head Registered Heifers WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION. The sale mil be held on the farm, adjoin- ing NEWMAN, CAL., at 1:30 p. m. Write for Catalogue. HOWARD CATTLE CO., - San Mateo, Cal. FINE PASTURAGE NO WIRE FENCING. GOOD BOX STALLS AND BEST OF CARE given horses in any manner that owners may desire, at reasonable rates. For furtber particulars address MRS. CHASE, Sonoma, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON, 513 32d street, Oakland, Cal., Importers, Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle, Horses. Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so- licited.. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE) BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. Saturday, September 1, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) P. W. KELLET. Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coasl OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at Kan Francisco Postofflce. Terms— One Year J3; Six Months $1.75: Three Months Jl STRICTLY I.N ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft nr letter addressed to F. w. Kelley. P. o. Drawer 417. San Fran- cisco. California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. Grand Circuit. Poughkeepsie August LI 17 Readville August 80-24 Providence August 27 September 1 Hartford September 3-7 Syracuse September 1111 Columbus September 17-21 Cincinnati .September 24-29 California. Woodland (Breeders' Meeting) August 15-18 Sacrament.. (State Fair) August 25 — September 1 Salinas (Monterey Ag. Assn.) September 12-15. Hanford (Central Cal. Fair) October 1-6 North Pacific Circuit. Salem, Or September 10-15 North Yakima, Wash September 17 22 Spokane. Wash September 24-29 Walla Walla, Wash October 1-6 Lewiston. Idaho October 8-13 Montana Circuit. Butte August 21 — September 4 Livingston September 10-14 Bozeman September 17-22 Great Falls September 2 1 28 State Fair, Helena October 1-6 Uiasoala October 8*2 THE STATE FAIR has not drawn a yery large crowd this year, but it is the best held in many years from several standpoints. The prohibition of betting has made the crowd of toughs and touts that usually swarm about Agricultural Park conspicuous by its absence, and the attendance of people who do some- thing respectable for a living has been larger. The pavilion exhibit is far ahead of anything seen at a State Fair in years and is being quite liberally pat- ronized although the attendance is not up to what it would have been with a united Board of Directors striving to make the fair a success. The possibilities of tbe California State Fair are great. An exposi- tion of products and a program of racing could be arranged every year that would draw thousands to see them, but a directorate must be first had that will act in unison for a high class fair. Governor Pardee is greatly to blame for the present condition of things. He knew that the Board was not united and that the fight between those who wanted book- making on races and those opposed to it was causing the fair to lose popularity with the people. The Gov- ernor issued severe public criticisms of a Board the terms of over half of whose membership had ex- pired, but for political or other reasons he refused to appoint their successors and allowed them to hold over and the feud to continue. The Governor had the opportunity and the power to appoint a director- ate that would have pulled together to make the fair what it was originally intended, and worked to that end under the law. There is an element on the Board, however, that takes no interest whatever in making the fair a success unless it can dictate the policy by which it is to be run. which makes running races and a syndicate book the mam features of the fair. Those members who believe tbe fair can get along without the gamblers have worked hard for its success, but have not had proper support. The newv secretary. Mr. Filcher, has proven himself the right man in the right place and the pavilion exhibit is a testimonial to his excellent work. President Rush. Directors Burke. Wilson. WTiitaker, Howard and others have also worked with a will to make the fair successful. They were greatly handicapped by the lack of funds, a condition also due to Gov. Par- dee's actions, but have done the best they could undet the circumstances. Now that the reign of the bookmaking syndicate has been broken and a fair held without a long program of cheap running races, the future should look bright for the State Fair and it may yet be an institution of which Californians may be proud. KENTUCKY is wrestling with the question wheth- er the bookmakers and the gamblers shall take pos- session of its State Fair. It seems that there Is a resolution on the minutes of the State Agricultural Society of Kentucky which reads as follows r "There shall he no betting on any races or contests a pool selling permitted on the grounds daring the State Fair, and that there shall be no gambling de vices or games of chance of any sort or kind per mined on the grounds during the holding of the Stale Fair." This rule has been observed for a long time, hut there is an element at work led by a syndicate of bookmakers who want the exclusive privilege of handling bets on the races, to rescind this resolution. Just to show some of the Cali- fornians who have criticised the stand taken by the Breeder and Sportsman in opposition to syndicate 1 1 making at Sacramento, that other journals real- ize the evil of permitting the gamblers to ply their trade at State Fairs, we quote the following from a strong editorial In the last Issue of the Kentucky Farmer and Breeder, a Journal devoted to the In- terests of breeders of thoroughbred and trotting stock, as well as to all farm animals. That Journal says: "We shall wait until the board has taken definite action before we make further comment. But for the sake of Kentucky. In order not to advertise to the world an endorsement of the reputation which this State has already to far too great an extent. In order not to sacrifice the State Fair for mere pool selling and gambling interests, we sincerely hope that the hoard may live up to the resolutions passed and may demand that there be no gambling of any sort on the State Fair grounds, no matter whether such a decision costs the Txmisville Jockey Club or the State Fair many thousands of dollars." Just to add a little more to the value of the above opinion we will state that the Farmer and Breeder Is incorporated, and that Its board of directors Is com- posed of horse breeders with world wide reputations. T. C. McDowell Is president. Desha Breckenrldge secretary, and among the directors are Gen. John B. Castleman. Jacob S. Estill. Shelby T. Harbison. Maj. P. P. Johnston (president of the National Trot- ting Association). Henry L. Martin and several others. LEADING BROOD-MARE SIRES. WE 'WISH TO COMPILE a list of all of the trot- ting bred stallions standing for prrvate or public service in California Oregon and Washington, and will esteem it a favor If our subscribers will send us the names of the horses and postofflce addresses of the owners that are In their locality. All of the data of this description In our office was destroyed at the time of the earthquake and fire, and we wish to complete our records of Information. RANGE HORSES have reached unprecedented prices, says the Breeders Gazette of Chicago. , Two weeks ago Col. John S. Cooper held one of his regu- lar auctions in South Omaha at which during the hours of the forenoon 936 head were put through the ring at an average of $43.35. and during the afternoon 948 head at an average of $45.35 — In all a total of $86,930 being received. Highest prices realized were $101.50 for a lot of 20 mares. $100 for a lot consisting of 18 geldings and four mares. $90. $85. $81. $78. and so on. When the load of 20 mares that sold for $101.50 each reached the market they had with them 10 foals. These foals were sold separately for $30 each in one lot. a hitherto unheard of price for simi- lar animals. Yearlings sold as high as $36 50 Col Cooper states that hy far the best demand Is for range horses showing plenty of draft blood. The mares that brought the best price showed to possess considerable British draft blood. At both the morn- ing and afternoon sales loads of mules were offered. The first lot of 26 head broncht $125 and the second of 28 head $151 around. These were four-year-old unbroken mules. They had good size and seemed to be cot hy large jacks from mares of draft blood. This reads as though the breeders of ranzo horses and mtries had discovered some sort of a bonanza There must be all kinds of money In such prices. but the pollcv of parting with the dams of the $30 fnals would seem to be-qnestionable save in case of overstocked or diminished range or a determination to stand from under. At the close of last season the aires whose daugh- ters had produced more than 100 standard speed per- formers, according. to Year Book figures, ranked as follows: 1. Nutwood. 2: 18%. by Belmont 273 2. George Wilkes 2:22, by Hambletonlan 191 3 Red Wilkes by George Wilkes 179 I Illue Bull by Pruden's Bull 176 5. Strathmore by Hambletonlan 160 6. Onward 2:25% by George Wilkes 157 7. Mambrino Patchcn by Mambrino Chief 156 8. Electioneer by Hambletonlan 139 9. Almont by Alexander's Abdallah 135 10. Happy Medium by Hambletonlan 130 1 1 Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah 128 12. Robert McGregor by Major Edsall 124 13. Dictator by Hambletonlan 118 14. Hambletonlan by Abdallah 118 15. Harold by Hambletonlan 117 16. Daniel Lambert by Ethan Allen 109 17. Kentucky Prince by Clark Chief 106 18. Mambrino King by. Mambrino Patchen 101 TRAINING HORSE FOR WALK. The character of a horse's walk Is largely the re- sult of the training he receives during the first year or two of his use. There Is occasionally a horse so full of vim as to do his best at any pace when not restrained. But the majority will easily acquire the habit of taking a slow, dragging walk even If spirited and ready for a good clip at other gaits. The slow walking habit Is ordinarily acquired by being driven during their earlier use with slow, old or deadhead animals when at work on the farm and when on the road the same gait Is retained or varied by a jog trot. We have found It preferable to train the colt to driving single first, or at least to give him considerable single driving before he has been drilled down with work. Do not allow him to take any gait but the walk for a time. He will then be so anxious to get back to the stable and home surroundings that ho will soon learn to surprise you with his walk- ing powers. Later on and during the first year or two of his use do not allow him to do any Jogging. Let It he a sharp clip when trotting and an even, rapid walk when In the latter gait. Just as much road will he covered as when long continued Jogging and slow walking are allowed. The following account of the carnival races by loose horses at Rome and Florence was given In the Sporting Magazine about a century ago: "These races In Rome are generally run In a long street, called In Italian II Corso; the length Is nearly 865 tolses, or rather more than an English mile. They are generally Barbary horses that are employed In this amusement. In appearance these animals are 'small and very far from' handsome. They are all kept equal by a rope against which they, press their breasts till the signal to start is given. The rope Is then dropped, and the affrighted hcu-ses start fcway at full speed. At Florence they endeavor to Increase the speed of the horses by fixing a large piece of leather, not unlike the flaps of a saddle, on the back of each: the underside of this Is armed with very sharp prickles, which keep perpetually goading them all the while they run. In-order that the horses may not run out of the course a strong railing runs along each side of the course and a rope Is fixed across at each end to prevent them leaving the course at the extremities. The speed, however, of these Barbary horses, though considerable. Is very inferior to that of the English racer. The course of 865 tolses at Rome Is run over In about 141 seconds." SALINAS ENTRIES CLOSE TO-DAY. There are good purses and the track there Is In first class shape. Horse owners should not miss this meeting. The two-year-old colt Kentucky Todd that Harry Stinson gave a time record of 2:30 during the Buffalo meeting, will start In Just one race this year and that will be the Kentucky Futurity at Lexington. In October. He was given his record in order that he would be duly credited to the speed list of his sire and dam In case anything occurred to prevent his being raced. He has been a mile in l-.YlVi. last half In 1 : 06. and Stinson looks for him to be able to beat 2:14 by October. He Is the colt Miss K. L. Wilkes of Gait. Ont, paid $6,000 for last fall at Lexington. His sire Is the young stallion Todd 2:14%. he by Bingen 2:06% out of the dam of Sadie Mac 2:06%. and his dam. Paronella. Is the dam of Country Jay 2:10%, Nellie Jay 2:14%. and two other fast trotters. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 1, 1906 i->*****4*-M-<«!**:« California State Fair Races r •***♦**»****' ^■«$»*^^^*>*M^MM"I«MM{"5*'2«S«5«}«S«S«|» ^ In spite of the fact that two harness races made up the entire racing program on the opening day of the California State Fair at Sacramento last Satur- day and that the law against betting was strictly enforced, a larger crowd was in attendance than on the first day a year ago. The rich Occident Stake and the 2:20 pace, for a purse of $1,500, were the drawing cards and furnished as good racing as has been seen in Sacramento for some time, even though the track was in poor condition from lack of water, and very slow. The weather was pretty warm, but very comfort- able in the shade, and the big grandstand was half filled with people. Ed R. Smith of Los Angeles was on hand to do the starting and acquitted himself well. There were but four three-year-olds to appear when the Occident Stake was called. Delia Derby by Chas. Derby, on her form as winner of the Breeders' Futurity at Woodland the week previous, was con- ceded by the horsemen present to have the best chance to win. Her competitors were Silver Hunter, a very handsome colt by Zombro out of a Silver Bow mare, Professor Heald, a fine looking colt by Nut- wood Wilkes out of Daisy S. by McDonald Chief, and Red Blossom, a daughter of Nushagak. The stake was worth $2,017 to the winner, $808.50 to second, and $269.50 to third. When they got the word for the first heat Red Blossom shot to the front for a moment, but going round the first turn Whitehead took Delia Derby to the front and was four or five lengths in front of Silver Hunter, her nearest competitor, as she went up the back stretch. As Delia rounded the far turn it was seen that Beckers had Silver Hunter trotting fast and was gaining on her. He kept crawling up until the stretch was reached and at the seven- eights pole was nearly on even terms with the Fu- turity winner. Then came the drive for the wire.. People in the grandstand rose and cheered their favorites as Silver Hunter and Delia Derby, trotting like a double team, came the last 200 yards nose and nose. Just before the wire was reached Silver Hunter made an extra burst of speed and his head was in front of the filly's at the finish in 2:21%. Prof. Heald was several lengths back and Red Blos- som was distanced. The second heat was in its first half very much like the first. Delia Derby went to the front and led by several lengths, with Silver Hunter seemingly content to be in second position. As they rounded the turn into the stretch Beckers brought Silver Hunter up with a rush, and Delia Derby broke at the seven-eights pole, where the Zombro colt passed her and reached the wire at least seven lengths in front of the Derby filly in 2:22%. Prof. Heald was a couple of lengths behind the filly at the finish. It looked now as if Silver Hunter would win, and had pools been sold there would have been some lively betting, as the Salinas horsemen still pinned their faith to Delia Derby and would have backed their judgment to the limit of their purses. The colts got an even start for the third heat, but near the first quarter pole Silver Hunter made a break. The filly was in the lead and Prof. Heald in second position, while the winner of the first two heats was hopelessly in the rear. Delia Derby trot- ted the mile in 2:24%, finishing several lengths in front of Prof. Heald, who was four lengths in the lead of Silver Hunter. In the fourth heat Whitehead took Delia Derby to the front again and as Silver Hunter broke on the first turn badly it looked as if the filly might shut him out, but after another break at the three- quarter pole he trotted fast and landed inside the flag, when Delia Derby reached the wire in 2:26 The fifth heat was much like the fourth. Delia Derby winning in 2:25, Prof. Heald being second and Silver Hunter third. This gave first money to Delia Derby, second to Silver Hunter and third to Prof. Heald. The track was slow and dusty and not fit for fast time, but aside from this the race was not a very good one from a time standpoint, as none of the starters was in condition to do their best. Delia Derby trotted a mile in 2:16% before leaving Sa- linas, Silver Hunter had shown a mile in 2:17% at Los Angeles, while Prof. Heald had given promise of being very fast early in the year. Both Delia Derby and Silver Hunter trained off before the Woodland meeting and were unfit for fast miles, while Prof. Heald met with an accident at Vallejo and had received but six weeks work. Had the three money winners been in good shape a mile in 2:15 would have been made in the race. The winner, Delia Derby, is by Chas. Derby 2:20, first dam by Del Sur, second dam by Crichton. She won the Breeders' Futurity at Woodland the week previous and won second money in the two-year-old trotting division of the same stake in 1905. She could trot an eighth in 15 seconds two months ago, but got out of condition and has been unable to show anything like her real form ever since. She was bred and is still owned by Mr. J. N. Anderson of Salinas, and has been trained and driven in all her races by Chas. Whitehead. Silver Hunter, winner of two heats and second money, is one of the best formed and best gaited three-year-olds that has started in this stake. He was bred by Mr. L. H. Todhunter of Sacramento, and is by Zombro 2:11 out of a mare by Silver Bow. Mr. Beckers, who trained and drove him in the race, is not the best driver on earth, and in fact, makes few pretensions in that line, and it is no in- justice to him to say that had Silver Hunter had the assistance of a first-class reinsman in this race he would, in the opinion of many horsemen, have won first money instead of second. He trotted the two fastest heats in the race, and in the opinion of such an expert as Will Durfee, who looked the colt over after the last heat, was not very tired and could have trotted a sixth heat in faster time than was made in the race. Prof. Heald. the chestnut colt by Nutwood Wilkes out of Daisy S, the dam of Tom Smith 2:13% has every apeparance of a high-class three-year-old. He was injured two months ago by being cast in his stall, and had less than six weeks work before the race. He trotted a good game race and should be able to beat 2:20 easily in another month. He was bred and was driven in the race by Tom Smith, the veteran horseman of Vallejo. There were nine starters in the 2:20 class pace, for which the goodly sum of $1,500 was hung up. Starter Smith had considerable trouble in getting the drivers to score up on even terms, but his starts were made when all were pacing and were very fair. The starters were Charley J.. Friday, Louisa A., Jim Corhitt, Lillian, Joe Athby, Dr. J., Lady Shamrock and Mandolin. When the word was given Charley J. shot to the front and led by three lengths up the back stretch, but after passing the half. Friday began gaining on him and passed him at the three-quarter pole, winning very easily by a length and a half from Mandolin, who finished with a rush and beat Charley J. a length at the wire. Lillian was fourth. Joe Athby fifth. Dr. J. sixth. Lady Shamrock seventh, Louisa A. eighth and Jim Corbitt distanced. The time was 2:13%. After much tedious scoring they got away to a fair start in the second heat. Will Durfee. who was driving Lady Shamrock, made a bid for the lead, and Davey went for the same position with Friday. It was a head and head duel to the half in better than 1:04, and when Friday took the lead around the turn Lady Shamrock broke. Friday got so far in the lead that Davey considered he had the heat won. Durfee soon had Lady Shamrock at her gait again, but there was no chance of catching Friday. Here Davey made the mistake many a more experienced driver has made. He thought there was nothing to beat but Lady Shamrock, and watching her over his right shoulder, eased up his horse to save him as much as possible. Mosher, driving Mandolin, was coming up next to the pole, and with a great burst of speed was on even terms with Friday before Davey saw him. Mandolin was at full speed and Friday slowed down to a jog. After Davey saw what was doing it was too late to get his horse going again, and Mandolin beat him a length and a half in 2:13%. amid the shouts and laughter of the crowd. In the third heat they got off well, with Friday in the lead around the turn. Joe Athby passed them at the three-eights pole and led by two lengths down the back stretch. Friday challenged him and passed him at the five-eights. Dr. J. passed Friday a the seven-eights pole, and won handily by five lengths, with Friday second and Joe Athby third, two lengths behind. Time, 2:17. All horses who had not taken a heat were sent to their stables. As Mandolin, Dr. J. and Friday were the only ones that had taken a heat, there were only three starters this time. They got off even, and Dr. J. and Friday went together round the turn. Friday shot away down the stretch, and increased his lead to sixty yards at the lower turn, the others travel- ing together. They came down the turn with Dr. J. second, when at the flag Mosher came with a rush and passed both the others as if they were standing still, winning by six lengths, with Dr. J. second and Friday two lengths behind him. Time, 2:17%. They started even, and Friday rorged ahead of the others and went so around the turn. Mandolin passed Dr. J., but fell back, and they went together like a team down the back stretch, Friday fifteen lengths ahead. They crawled up around the turn, and Mandolin passed to the front at the seven- eights pole and beat Dr. J. three lengths, with Fri- day close up. Time, 2:22%. A very small attendance at Agricultural Park on. Monday was the natural result of trying to spread' out a four days' program into seven days. There was but one race on the program, which was for horses driven by commercial drummers. Just why a State Fair association should provide such a race is not clear, but the race was probably gotten up with the idea that it would be a drawing card, which it was not. On Tuesday two regular events were carded, the 2:13 class trot and the 2:12 class pace, each for a $500 purse, and although there was no chance to speculate on the result through a pool box, the at- tendance was good and the large grand stand was comfortably filled. There were four starters in the trot, Coronado, Princess, Queen Knight and Oro Belmont. Coronado repeated his Woodland victory over the same field and won in straight heats, the fastest of which was in 2:13%. Princess took second money. Queer- third, and Oro Belmont fourth. The 2:12 pace was also a straight heat race. Fred Chadbourne won it rather easily with the Diablo* stallion John R. Conway, the best time being 2:12%. 'there was an excellent contest between Victor Verilhac's Kitty D. and Schuyler Walton's Lady R. for second money, the former winning. Clara L. took fourth money, and Economizer also started. Further report of the races is necessarily put over until our next week's issue, and will contain the official summaries of the entire racing pro- gram. HIGH MEDICAL AUTHORITY ON THE AUTO. The bicycle fad was once and for five years an all prevailing mania among our smart sets, says Ameri- can Sportsman. How came it to lapse all of a sud- den into innocuous desuetude, as our thick necked friend Grover C. used to say. The reason was be- cause it had developed, acording to the highest medi- cal authority, six distinct physical maladies: diseases of the back, kidneys, throat, and liver. And now the highest medical authorities of France. Germany and England are of opinion that the automobile is a sure disease promotor. A London specialist says: "The jarring of the great vehicle's mechanism causes a new malady call- ed 'motor driver's spine,' often accompanied by nervous break down and inability to move one of the legs — generally the right, which operates the brake. Numbers of drivers have had to leave their work to be treated for this special complaint." Not only does this great lumbering machine have a bad effect upon the man who sits behind the steer- nig wheel, but those who ride In these dangerous ma- chines have had spinal and nervous troubles galore, and all constant riders have suffered throat and lung troubles from the dirt and grime that is con- tinually thrown up by the wheels. The London Spec- tator says: "Many of those who forsook the old horsed-omnihus for the shorter hours and higher pay of chaffeurs wish they hadn't, for their nerves are upset and their limbs paralyzed." Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C, is the Driard. Saturday, September 1, 1906] POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., MEETING. August 13th. Poughkeepsie. Aug. U.— The Grand Circuit meeting at this place opened on Monday. August 13. and the opening was greeted with fine weather and the at- tendance was very good also. There was a great surprise in store for the followers of Mainsheet who thought he had a lead-pipe cinch to win the 2-06 trot and he won the first heat in 2:09%. but that was the end to the horse that has not lost a race this season, so far as winning was concerned. An- giola. the daughter of Gregory the Great the Des Moines owned stallion, set a hot pace in the second heat and demonstrated what she could do, when she does not become erratic and go to a break, and she stepped the mile in 2:06 flat and led to the wire It was conceded by all that this mile was equal to 2:04 over a good track, which cannot be claimed tor this one, and she could probably have done a second faster for the mile had she been hardly pressed. As it was she broke the track record of 2:06% held by Cresceus and trotted the fastest mile of the year in a race. The third heat was repetition of the first only in time, which was two seconds slower. The 2:15 trot was taken by Nut Boy, who won every heat in an easy way, and in so doing de- feated Ann Direct, the M. and M. winner, who could finish no heat in better than sixth position, while Dr. Chase was second in the second and third heats. Another surprise came to the talent in the 2:06 pace, when the Western horse, Gratt, took first money in straight heats— they being done in 2:05% and 2:06. Because of her fast performance of last week, Ecstatic was made the favorite for the event, but she proved to be ailing and could not come up to expectations, and was out of the money. The racing for the day was as follows: 2:0? class, trotting, purse $1,200— Angiola, b. m. by Gregory the Great (Ames) 4 1 1 Mainsheet, blk. h. by Director General (Thomas) 1 3 4 Leonardo, ro. g. by Bellini (Dickerson) 5 2 3 Turley. b. g. by French Plate (Geers) 6 4 2 Tuna. 2-6-6; Aristo, 3-5-5: Kid Shay, ds. Time— 2:09%, 2:06, 2:08. 2:15 class, trotting, purse $1,500— Nut lioy, b. g. by Nutpine (McHenry) Ill Dr. Chase, ch. g. by Dietetic (Murphy) 4 2 2 Imperial Allerton, br. h. by Allerton (Snow) 2 3 3 Belle Isle, br. m. by Actell (Rea) 3 9 4 Kinstress, 5-4-6; Boweatcher. 7-7-5: Wilteen, 8-5-8; Ann Direct, 6-6-9; Lord Quex, 9-8-7. Time— 2:09%, 2:11%, 2:11. 2:00 class, pacing, purse $1.200 — Gratt, blk. h. by Grattan (Spencer) 1 1 Citation, b. m. by Norvalson (McMahan) 4 2 The Friend, blk. h. by Heir-at-Law (McCargo).. 2 8 Texas Rooker, b. g. by Texas Rooker (Snow) . . 3 3 Edwin S., 5-4; Ecstatic, 9-5; Bollver, 6-6; Geary, 7-7; Hal Chaffln, 8-9; Peruna. 11-10; Red Bird, 10. ds. Time— 2:05y2. 2:06. August 14th. The second day of the Grand Circuit racing at Poughkeepsie. N. Y., furnished a surprise for many when Angus Pointer, the fast son of Sidney Pointer, who has been racing over half-mile tracks this sea- son, won the 2:14 pace in straight heats, in 2:03%, which establishes a new record for the track and the fastest two heats of the season next to those of The Broncho a few days since. The Pointer horse had a previous record of 2:04% and he was not looked upon as being able to do what he should in this race. In the first heat he made the last quarter in twenty-nine and a quarter seconds, and leading Baron Grattan under the wire by a length and a half. In the second heat he made the first half in 1:00%. He sold as favorite in the pool at $100 to $64. Baron Grattan was second in both heats of the race. The 2:11 pace turned out to be an easy vic- tory for Rudy Kip, for he took it in one. two order, with the first heat in 2:05V4 and the second in 2:05%. The third race of the day was for the 2:28 trotters and like both of the other events of the day it was settled in straight heats, and it went to Allie Jay in 2:10%, 2:10. 2:10%. Brilliant Girl was made the favorite for this event but there was another sur- prise sprung on the talent, while Brilliant Girl had to be content with second place In each heat. The racing by heats was as follows: The Hudson Valley. 2:28 class, trotting, purse $1,500— Allie Jay, b. m. by Jay Hawker (Kenney) ..11 1 Brilliant Girl, b. m. by James Madison (Curry) 2 2 2 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN The Phantom, blk. h. by Boreal (Walker) 7 3 4 Lucretia. br. m. by Nazote (Thompson) 3 5 5 Jessie Benyon, 6-7-3; Czarina Dawson, 5-4-6 Delma McGregor, 4.-6-7; Z«t. ds.; Dlreatea, ds.; Silence ds Time— 2:10%, 2:10, 2:10%. 2:11 class, pacing, purse $1,500— Rudy Kipp. br. h. by McBwen (Murphy) 1 1 Aintree, b. g. by Chimes (Cox) ^ :; Mercy Me, b. m. by Strongwood (Thomas). V 10 2 Prince Hal, b. g. by Star Hal (Snow) 3 5 Daphne Direct, 5-4; Pearl Tipping, 4-7; Capt. Der- by, 6-6; Fred N., 7-10; Black Bird. 8-9; The Judge, 11-8; Billy Walters Jr.. 9-11; Miss Adbell, ds. Time— 2:05%, 2:05%. 2:04 class, pacing, purse $1,200 — Angus Pointer, b. g. by Sidney Pointer (Sun- derlin) , , Baron Grattan, b. g. by Grattan (Geers) 2 2 Nervolo, b. h. by Colbert (Murphy) 4 3 Maud Keswick, br. m. by Keswick (James) 3 4 Time— 2:03%, 2:03%. August 15th. The third day of the Grand Circuit meeting was a remarkable one so far as time was concerned, for never before has there been such an average of fast time been made over the track of the driving park association. The two great drivers— Geers and Ben- yon— shared the honors of the day, as each won two events out of the four on the card. Ed. Geers, how- ever, was the leader as to the amount of money won. The 2:18 pace was won by Ardelle in straight heats, with the first mile in 2:05%, but it was not necessary to keep up such a clip to win and the second and third were in 2:06% and 2:07%. The Oakland Baron event for the 2:10 trotters, two in three, also went to Geers. with the mare Lady Gail Hamilton. In the first heat of this event Geers kept in the bunch back of Oro until the last eighth, when he gave one of those famous drives for which he is noted and fin- ished a length to the good at the wire. On getting away for the second heat Geers had a bad start and was in only fifth position at the half, but he then began picking up the mare and one after another he passed all but Oro, and then he beat the latter in the stretch home. Watson and Helen Norte collided in the home stretch and their drivers were thrown out, the bikes broken, but neither was seriously in- jured. The 2:25 trot went in straight heats 10 Ex- ton, driven by Benyon, and the 2:08 pace was anoth- er victory for Benyon, as Hal C. won the first and third heats, while Ed. C. won the second heat. The outcome for the day's racing follows: The Oakland Baron, 2:10 class, trotting, purse $3,500— Lady Gail Hamilton, blk. m. by Oakland Baron, dam by Baron Wilkes (Geers) 1 1 Oro, blk. g. by Little Corporal (McCarthy) 2 1 Roberta, b. m. by Allie Wilkes (McHenry) 4 3 Van Zandt, b. m. by Chime Bell (Devereux) .... 6 4 Belle C, 7 5; Watson, 3-ds.; Helen Norte, 5-ds. Time— 2:06%. 2:07%. 2:08 class, pacing, purse $2,000 — Hal C, ch. g. by Hal Dillard, dam by Sim- mons (Benyon) 1 3 1 Ed. C, b. g. by Fairlawn Medium (Hogan).. 3 12 Ben F., b. g. by Bradtmoor (Murphy) 5 2 3 Laureatta, b. m. by Prodigal (McKiuney) .... 2 4 4 Auto. 4-ds. Time— 2:07%, 2:10%, 2:10. The Poughkeepsie, 2:18 class, pacing, purse $1500 — Ardelle, br. m. by J. H. L., dam by Yeiser Boy (Geers) 1 1 1 Princess Helen, b. m. by The Beau Ideal (Mc- Donald) 2 2 2 Bonnie Steinway. ch. h. by Steinway (Curry) 3 3 3 Billy Seal, b. h. by Gentry's Treasure (Cox). 4 4 5 Bonanza, 5-5-4; Cassius, ds. Time— 2:05%, 2:06%, 2:07%. 2:25 class, trotting, purse $1,000 — Exton, b. h. by Expedition, dam by Stein- berg (Benyon) 1 1 1 Billy H.. b. g. by Knight (Gerrily) 2 2 2 Tokio, g. g. by Bellini (Dickerson) 3 3 3 Majoree, g. m. by MIkagan (Cox) 6 4 4 Kyra. 4-5-5; Sir John. 5-6-6. Time— 2:14%, 2:11%, 2:13. August 16th. At the Grand Circuit meeting on Thursday, Aug- ust 16. there was another world's record hong up by the fleet mare Sweet Marie, who won the free- for-all. It was in the second heat of this event that Sweet Marie, who won the first heat in 2:07, trotted hte second heat in 2:04%, thereby clipping one-quar- ter of a second off her former record and that of Lou Dillon in a race. It was also the fastest mile 6 I tins year and what was more remarkable was the fact that she was not pushed by any of her Com- oro, hut was forced to make her own pace all the distance. In the second heat, In which she broke tin- record for mares, her driver. Alta McDonald, was determined to establish a new mark, but the mare was at herself and did not require any urging, but made the new record apparently without any effort Wilson Addington was made a long favorite for the 2:16 pace, and he won In straight heats. For the 2:21 pace the bay gelding Moore was made the favorite by the talent, but they were thrown down, for Director Joe had no difficulty In annexing the rac<- in one. two, three order. The 2:12 inn brought forth much betting', and there was $20,000 or more In the hox when the race was called, with Advancer an even money favorite, and again the talent took a great tumble, for Advancer did not even finish In the money, as Mock Mack won both heats .of the event and both were done In the same notch— 2:09%— with Morone forcing him the entire mile each time. The day's summaries: 2:12 class, trotting, purse $1.200 — Mack Mack. b. g. by McKlnney, by McClellan 1 Helmut) 1 1 Morone. blk. g. (Gerrlty) 2 2 El Milargo, b. g. (Lasell) 3 5 Exalted, b. h. (McMahon) 9 3 Grattan Bells, 5-4; Advancer, 4-7; Ann Direct. 8-6; Morn. 6-8; Charlie T.. 7-9; Frank A., d. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%. 2:16 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Wilson Addington. b. h. by Coastman (Cox) 111 Hidalgo, b. g. (Demarest) 3 5 2 Tasewell Boy, blk. h. (Thomas) 5 2 3 Dr. Francis, ch. g. (Geers) 2 6 4 Red Jacket, ch. g. (Dennis) 6 3 5 Alfonso O.. b. g. (Davis) 4 4 6 Time— 2:13%, 2:10%. 2:10%. Free for all. trotting, purse $1.200 — Sweet Marie, b. m. by McKlnney (McDonald).. 1 1 Wentworth. blk. g. (McCargo) 2 2 Turley, b. h. (Geers) 4 3 Snyder McGregor, ch. g. (Hogan) 3 4 Time— 2:07, 2:04%. 2:21 class, pacing, purse $1.000 — Director Joe. blk. h. by Director (kemarest) 111 Moore, b. g. (Murphy 1 2 2 5 Bessie Earl. ch. m. (Geers) 4 5 2 Inston. br. h. (Anderson) 3 4 3 J. B. Hanlon. blk. g. (Rea) 5 3 4 Tara. blk. g. ( Horton) d Time— 2:09%, 2:11%. 2:14V August 17. There were more close finishes on Friday. Aug- ust 17. the last day of the meeting than on any prev- ious day of the week, and this was more especially the case in the 2:17 and 2:10 trots INSERT SUMMARIES 2:17 trotting, limited to five heats, purse $1000 — Totora, b. m. by Blngen-Lookaway (Titer) 2 1 3 4 1 Grancino. blk. m. (Cox) 7 7 1 1 2 India, br. m. (Eldredge and Geers).. 3 I - Composer, b. g. (Laselle) 6 2 4 3 4 Tom Phair. 4-3-6-ro; M. II. W., 5-6-5-ro; Oliver Moore. 9-5-7-ro; Westry Baron. 8-9-8-ro; Grace Cam- eron, 1-8-d. Time— 2:13%. 2:13%. 2:13. 2:16%. 2:14%. 8:10 pacing, purse $1000 — Rudy Kip. br. h. by McEwen-Brown Hal (T. Murphy) 1 1 1 Argot Boy. b. g. (Cox) 2 2 2 My Star. ch. K. 1 McHenry 1 3 3 4 Lapernta. b. m. (Roambaughi 9 4 3 Daphne Direct. 4-5-8; Leslie Waterman. 7-8-5; Fred R„ 6-6-6; Bonalet. 5-9-9; Bonnie Wilkes. 8-7-7. Time— 2:06. 2:05%. 2:06. 2:13 pacing, purse $1000 — Vesta Boy, ch. g. by Monta Vesta, dam Molly W. (T Murphy) 4 1 1 1 Billy Cole. br. g. (Nichols) 1 4 :; I Spill, b. g. (Gerrlty) 2 2 2 3 Owassla. br. m. 1 Titer I 6 3 4 2 Frank Bain, 5-5-d: Legateer, 3-d. Time— 2:07%. 2:07%. 2:09%, 2:11. The Director General, whose get are winning fast races and making a great reputation for their sire, is by William L., sire of Axtell 2:12, and own broth- er to the great California sire, Guy Wilkes 2:15%. Blood will tell. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B, C, is an ideal place to spend your summer vacation. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 1, 1906 JOTTINGS By D. L. H. ****** Mr. C. A. Harrison, proprietor of the Hotel Driard at Victoria, B. C, is bound to get into the 400 of horse society. He has owned a number of good ones, but keeps edging up a little closer to the front row, and has now bought one that looks and acts like a money winner. It is a bay pacing mare called Mque, sired by Joe Patchen 2:01%, sire of Dan Patchen 1:55%, first dam One One 2:11% by Wood- lord Wilkes, sire of Knight, sire of Anaconda 2:01%, grandam China Wilkes, dam of Jenny Wilkes 2:12%, etc., by Adrian Wilkes, third dam by Mambrino Patchen, fourth by Edwin Forrest, fifth by Grey Eagle, thoroughbred. This mare is four years old and on breeding alone is entitled to membership in the F. F.'s. She is a bay with white hind feet and very handsome, with plenty of speed and will be trained to race. Mr. Harrison will send her to Pleasanton for her schooling. W. H. Sexton of Spokane, formerly of Minneapolis, went to Mr. Larra- bee's Brook Nooke Farm at Mr. Harrison's request to look the horses over, and while there saw Trainer Miller working this filly. She had such a nice way of going, was so handsome and so well bred that he bought her, and Harrison is more than pleased. When the Maid of Del Norte presents Harrison with a foal by Star Pointer he will indeed be up in the smart set, and we hope to see him win some of the big stakes with his horses. Brook Nooke Ranch is producing speed as well as good looks, and Harrison is wise in sending there to select something to win with. MR. R. P. M. GREELY of Oakland has sold through an advertisement in the Breeder & Sports- man his four-year-old filly, Sukey Mac by MacKinney 2:11%, dam Winnie Wilkes 2:17% by Rey Wilkes. Mr. Greeley advertised this filly for sale for $300 cash, and the ad met the eye of W. A. Sayre, the well known harnessmaker of Sacramento, who in- duced his friend C. H. Chandler, who was looking for a good one, to buy her. The price is not half what the filly is actually worth, and we would not be surprised to see her take a record close to 2:10 if put in training. GREAT IS M'KINNEY. At Butte, Montana, August 28th, his daughter, Miss Georgie out of Georgie B. by Nutwood Wilkes, won the second heat of the 2:07 pace in 2:10, thus giving her sire his fourteenth 2:10 performer. No other stallion ever sired as many members of the 2:10 list, except Gambetta Wilkes, and while his representatives in this ex- clusive circle equal In number those by McKinney, but two of them are trotters, while McKinney has sired no less than eight trotters with records of 2:10 or better. The list of 2:10 performers to the credit of the greatest son of Alcyone are now as follows: Trotters — Sweet Marie 2:04%, Kinney Lou 2:07%, Charlie Mac 2:07%, Mack Mack 2:09%, Hazel Kinney 2:09%, The Roman 2:09%, Coronado 2:09%, Dr. Brook 2:10. Pacers — Coney 2:02, Zolock 2:05%, China Maid 2:05%, You Bet 2:07, Jenny Mac 2:09, Miss Georgie 2:10. Every one of these records was made in a race, and in addition Nora McKinney 2:12% won a matinee race to wagon in New York in 2:09%, which, while not a technical record, was a performance equal in every way to any race record in that time. There is no getting round the claim that McKinney is by far the greatest sire of 2:10 speed living or dead. Later — Just before going to press it is telegraphed that Mack Mack reduced his record to 2:08%, and El Milagro by McKinney won a heat in 2:09% at Readville, which gives McKinney fifteen 2:10 per- formers, nine of them trotters. THE BENEFITS OF A GOOD TRACK are thus aptly set forth by the Marysville Appeal of August 18th: "The successful performances of Sir John S. and Easter Bells on the Woodland track this week, where they were pitted against some of the fastest harness horses in the world, simply demonstrated the importance of a good driving track to any com- munity. Had it not been for the facilities of the Marysville driving track, where it was possible for persons of moderate means to train their well-bred stock inexpensively. Sir John S. and Easter Bells would to-day be of no more value than any ordinary livery horse in the town. Possibly they would have gone to the plow, which ending might have been pleasing to the people who delight to dwell in a land of steady habits, but to all true lovers of line horse- flesh and speed such a relegation would seem a calamity. At present there are more promising young horses in Yuba and Sutter counties than ever ex- isted here at one time before, and many of them will be trained this coming fall and spring. Sir John S. and Easter Bells are not the last horses that will be heard of from the Marysville track. The Gentlemen's Driving Association are to reorganize and the track will be in better shape than ever. Much good horse- flesh is expected to develop on the Marysville track this and next year. The track is one of the old in- stitutions of the city and we shall be pained to see it pass away. The Chico people are lamenting over the loss of their track. Many of the Chico horses are coming to this track to train for the winter, all of which is that much gain for Marysville." THE OWNER WHO STAYS IN after making his first payment in a stake often wins first money with a colt or filly that is not phenomenally fast at the time the stake is decided. James N. Anderson of Salinas has had the neat sum of $3828.38 placed to his credit this year and last by the performances of his filly Delia Derby by Chas. Derby 2:20 out of his buggy mare Norah D. 2:22% by Del Sur. Delia Derby was nominated in the Pacific Breeders' Futur- ity and the Occident Stake. She started last year in the two-year-old division of the Futurity and took second money, amounting to $312.50. There were but two starters in this event, Prince McKinney win- ning it in slow time, 2:33 and 2:40. Delia Derby was not in condition at the time of the race, but the Prince was not fast enough to leave her behind the flag and she won the second money to the amount above stated. This year she again had starting pay- ment made on her and again she was not just right when the race was called. There were others, how- ever, and after a five-heat contest Delia Derby was declared to be the winner and $1498.88 more went into the pocket of her owner. Last Saturday was the day set for the decision of the Occident Stake, the richest stake for harness horses given in Cali- fornia. She was one of six three-year-olds on which starting payment was made and but four of these faced the starter when the race was called. Not one of the four was in shape to trot a real good race, and they had quite a hard time beating one another. Silver Hunter by Zombro took the first two heats in 2:21% and 2:22%, very slow time for stake three- year-olds, and then became unsteady and Delia Derby won the next three in 2:23%, 2:26 and 2:25. There were probably a half dozen three-year-olds origin- ally entered in the stake and afterwards declared out, that could have won the race if started, as the time was ridiculously slow, but Mr. Anderson's filly won $2017 first money, Mr. Todhunter's colt was awarded $808.50 second money, and Mr. Smith's colt, that owing to an injury during the summer, only got six weeks' work, was given $269.50 third money, which certainly paid for bringing him to Sacramento and starting him in the event. In rac- ing as in most every other game in life, it generally pays to "stay in" as long as there is a chance of winning. Graham E. Babcock of Coronado has lost his great trotter, Toggles 2:08% by Strathway. The horse died from spasmodic colic last week after a very short illness. There was never a better gaited or truer trotter than Toggles and his admirers were found from one end of the country to the other, as he was raced from the Pacific to the Atlantic and was a favorite everywhere. For the past few years Mr. Babcock had used him as a road horse and a more loveable animal was never between the shafts of a road buggy. He was bred by Mr. Erlanger of Fresno and foaled in 1891, consequently was getting along in years. As a four-year-old he started twice at the Fresno meeting in 1895, winning his first race in straight heats, the fastest of which was the last in 2:17%. In his second race Our Lucky won the first heat in 2:19% and then Toggles took the next two in 2:16 and 2:19, but Bonnie Ben came on and won the next three in slower time. Toggles was not a good actor at this time and like nearly all square trotters was a bad breaker and had to be brought almost to a standstill before he could regain his stride after leaving his feet The following year he was started in several events with Indifferent suc- cess, but not having the Year Book of that year I can not give the number of his starts. In 1897 he was not raced, but in 1898, the year when the Breed- ers' Association and the State Agricultural Society tried dash racing he won the majority of his starts. At the Breeders' meeting at Oakland he started five times, winning three of them, two dash races and one two in three. The time of his winning heats at this meeting were 2:13, 2:10%, 2:12% and 2:13%. At the State Fair he won a two in three race in straight heats in 2:13, 2:12, and wasi beaten by Mon- terey in a race of the same kind in 2:11% and 2:13% after winning the first heat in 2:10%. At Los An- geles in October he started first in the 2:10 class, a three in five race, and won the first heat in 2:10. Monterey then beat him three heats in 2:12, 2:11% and 2:10%, with Toggles second in every heat, and Prince Gift 2:12, Galetta 2:11% and Zombro 2:11 behind him. Six days later he beat Monterey in two straight heats in a match race in 2:09% and 2:09%. In 1899 he made but three starts and won them all in straight heats. First at Oakland in August he won over Klamath 2:07% and others in 2:14% for both heats. Then at Sacramento he defeated Klam- ath, Boodle, Neernut, Hazel Kinney, Prince Gift and Clay S. in 2:11% and 2:10, and at Los Angeles won from Ellert, Dione, Prince Gift and Boodle in 2:11, 2:12 and 2:12%. In 1900 he was not raced, but in 1901 Charles E. Clark, who gave him all his training, took him East. At Denver he was drawn after winning two heats of a race in 2:14% and 2:13, the high altitude af- fecting him, and Stamboulet defeated him in the free-for-all in which the two were the only starters. At Brighton Beach he won a four-heat race, beating a good field, the fastest time being 2:09%. At Read- ville he won his race in straight heats, but did not have to trot faster than 2:11%. At Hartford the 2:10 class trot went to him rather easily in 2:11%, 2:09% and 2:10%, and at a later meeting over the same track he won the $10,000 Charter Oak in 2:13%, 2:12 and 2:11%, after Dolly Dillon had won the first heat in 2:11%. His record of 2:08% was made that year at Terre Haute, where he won the second heat in that time, getting second money to the great mare Fereno 2:05%, who won the other three heats. After that campaign he was never raced, but was used by Mr. Babcock as a road horse. He was an ideal horse either single or to pole, and his owner would have given a goodly sum to have mated him. Mr. Babcock will have the sympathy of all horsemen in the loss of a noble horse and one of California's greatest trotters. Toggles was by Strathway 2:19 out of a mare by Pasha 2039, his grandam being by the thoroughbred horse Hock Hocking. Bonnie Steinway, one of the fastest and hand- somest pacers that ever left California for the Grand Circuit, did not meet with the best of luck in his early starts, but seems to be doing better, and it will be no surprise to his admirers here in California if he wins a race before long and takes as low a record as his half-brother Bonnie Direct 2:05% did his first year out. Bonnie Steinway never started in a race before he lined up with Ar- delle and the rest of that fast bunch that started in the Chamber of Commerce Stake at Cleveland this year. While he had shown very fast in his work and was known to be dead game, it was ask- ing almost too much of an entirely green horse to score down with the many seasoned campaigners always met with in this big pacing stake. Bon- nie Steinway was driven' in his first starts by Teddy Bunch, one of the most careful caretakers and best conditioners in any country. Racing was a new thing to Ted, however, and to be compelled to team a green horse against such combinations as Geers and Ardelle and other famous men and horses was asking a lot of him. He doubtless did better under the circumstances than nine out of ten young train- ers would have done, and with experience he will rank among the best, but he can not be expected to know enough of the game to win against the best of them with a green horse, no matter how fast that horse may be. I notice in the summaries of the Poughkeepsie meeting that Jack Curry was behind Bonnie Steinway in the 2:18 pace won by Geers with Ardele in 2:05%, 2:06% and 2:07%. Bonnie Steinway was third in each of the three heats and was separately timed in 2:05% in one of them. He will be in front in fast time before the season is over. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda, It means health. Saturday, September 1, 1906] I NOTES AND NEWS,: Bolivar 2:00% pacing, by Wayland W. 2:12%. El Milagro 2:09% trotting, by McKinney 2:11%. Charley Belden 2:08% trotting, by Lynwood W 2:20. The Donna 2:09% pacing, by Athadon 2:27. Mendolita 2:06% pacing, by Mendocino 2:19%. All California bred horses racing on Eastern tracks this year. We hear a great deal about the Broncho 2:00%, but the California horse Bolivar by Wayland Vf. has just as fast a record, and his was made in a race. Report says that Tiverton 2:04% will never face the wire again. The Zombro trotter Charley T. 2:11% stepped a half in 1:02% a few weeks ago. Director 2:17 gets his fifth 2:10 performer in Director Joe 2:09%. and will probably get another one before long in Director Rean that made a record of 2:13?, over a half-mile track last week. Reports from across the water state that Wainscot 2:10% won the Championship race at Vienna. August 1st, trotting the two heats in 2:10% and 2:11. Con- tralto being second. Lord Revelstoke third and Brownie Wilton fourth. It looks a little as though the three heat limit, every heat a race, is not as popular as was anticipated. Best three in five with a five-heat limit, money divided according to sum of figures representing the position of horses at finish of each heat, which is sure to prevent laying up heats may yet prove the most satisfactory method of racing. Most of the races would then be won in straight heats. The Ferndale. Humboldt county, fair opens Sep- tember 4th. Four days racing will be given with purses ranging from $25 to $160. Coronado 2:09% won another race at Sacramento this week, and looks to be unbeatable on the Cali- fornia circuits this year. The Eastern papers say Ann and Daphne Direct look as if a let up would do them much good. Lady Gail Hamilton 2:06% is the most intensely inbred trotter yet produced with so fast a record. Both her sire, Oakland Baron 2:09%. and her dam. Jennie Hulse 2:27%. are by Baron Wilkes 2:18. The Horse Review says it would have seemed wiser to lay over those two four-year-old pacing fillies. Bonalet 2:09% and Miss Adbell 2:14%. in- stead of breaking their hearts against the Grand Cir- cuit cracks. Vallejo Girl beat Little Louise in a four-heat race at the State Fair Wednesday. Charlie Belden's record is now 2:08%. Joe Cuicello landed the gelding Thomas If. a close second at Galesburg last week in 2:11%. Charlie DeRyder has headed the list of money win- ners at every meeting he has started in this year. Babbie, the bay mare by Welcome that Chas. DeRyder is campaigning through the Mississippi Val- ley, is rounding to. and won a good race at Pekin. 111., August 20th. She started in the 2:25 class pace and after Glen Patchen had won two heats, she took the next three in 2:14%, 2:14% and 2:14%. Chas. De Ryder reduced the record of Alpha W. at Pekin, 111., August 16th. He drove this twelve-year- old mare to victory in the 2:08 class pace, and won the first heat in 2:07%-, and last week at Galesburg she lowered her record to 2:06%. THE BREEDER AND SPORToMAN Bolivar 2:00% is now the fastest pacer bred in California, b ord made at Readville last Sat urday giving him that record over Anaconda 2:01%. whose mark was made at Poughkeepsie, August 17 1901. Dan Patch is a wonder. He paced his first public mil.- this year at Galesburg, III., in 1 Entries close to-day for purse races at Spokane Interstate Fair. See advertisement. The Donna 2:09% by Athadon is pacing into the free-for-all class. She was a very close second to Launcelot at Galesburg, two heats in 2:06 and 2:05%, and looks like a candidate for the two-minute class. In the race won by Mack Mack ai Poughkeepsie it is said the backers of the McKinney gelding clean- ed up about $20,000. Among the stallions owned in Ohio is Castine, a four-year-old that is one of the best bred stallions living. He is by Moko, the great sire of futurity winners and is out of Hettie Case, dam of Fereno 2:05%. This young horse is 16 hands high and a fast trotter. His fee is $25. Mr. Chas. S. Meal of Alameda, has purchased a nomination in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity for foals of 1906, for his bay colt foaled August 4tb by Zolock 2:05%, dam Fannie Gossip by Gossiper 2:14%, second dam by Vasto 2:16%, third dam by Robert McGregor 2:17%, fourth dam by Mambrino Patchen, fifth dam by Mambrino Whalebone, sixth dam by Tom Crowder and seventh dam by Old perbottom. If there is anything in high-class breed- ing and developed ancestry, this youngster should be one of the good ones. It will be noticed that he has two crosses to Gossiper 2:14%, and that stallion sired the dam of Zolock 2:05%. Angus Pointer 2:03% is the fastest Canadian bred harness horse. He is a pacer. Charley Whitehead has won over $12,000 in purses and stakes with Salinas owned horses dur- ing the past two years. There is no more pouplar trainer in California than the Geers of Salinas, and he was just as popular before he got the habit of riding in front so often. Vallejo Girl 2:li:;s4. winner at Sacramento on Wednesday, is another performer for that great brood mare Daisy S. by McDonald Chief. Vallejo Girl is an own sister to Tom Smith 2:13% by Mc- Kinney and a half sister to Gen. Vallejo 2:20%, Little Mac (3) 2:27% and Sweet Rosie 2:28%. Prof. Heald, the chestnut colt by Nutwood Wilkes, that took third money in the Occident Stake this year, is a son of Daisy S. and can trot to a standard record any time. Thos. Smith of Vallejo. who bred all these horses, also owns Gen. Frisbie, a very hand- some young stallion that is an own brother to Tom Smith 2:13% and Vallejo Girl 2:16%. Daisy S. is now the dam of five trotters with standard records and is founding a great family. She is out of Fannie Rose, dam of Columbus S. 2:17 and Geo. Washington 2:16%, second dam Jenny Lind. a thoroughbred winner of running races whose pedigree was unfortunately lost. Jenny Lind was the dam of Prince Allen 2:27. Mendocino has another representative in the 2:10 list. His daughter, Mendolita, that took a record of 2:18% last season, won the first heat of the 2:14 pace at Readville last Wednesday in 2:06% and took second money. Mendolita is out of the great brood mare Edith, dam of Idolita 2:09% by Geo. Wilkes, and Is an own sister to Idolita. Both were bred at Palo Alto Stock Farm. Fred Booth has resigned his position of superin- tendent of the Oakwood Park Stock Farm and moved into Danville. Pauline M.. a chestnut filly by San Lulsito 2:14%, was recently purchased at San Luis Obispo by Mr. J. F. Ingram, who will have her trained at the Los Angeles track. She is a good prospect. The demand for work horses is increasing right along and buyers find it very -hard to get up a car- load in any locality for shipment to San Francisco Tim Judge, the well known horseman and cattle dealer, lost three or four thousand acres of good pas- ture by fire at one of his ranches last week. Peter Saxe & Sou shipped a fine pair of mares by Lynwood W. to Baron Y. Iwasaki at Toklo, Japan, the other day. The mares were 3 and 4 years old and very fine animals. 1'l.asanlon horsemen are arranging for an after- noon of matinee racing on the 15th of September, the program to be announced next week. There is much distemper among the horses in and about Pleasanton, and the disease bee.-ns to bo epi- demic. Cleanliness and disin- fectants around the stalls and stables, and especially the mangers and watering troughs will do much to check the disease. George G. 2:05% took a matinee record of 2:05 at • k. The mile was made to wagon. The 2:12 trot at Poughkeepsie was the greatest betting race of the year. Advancer was favorite at $75. El Milagro sold for $50. Mack Mack for $50. Morons for $20 and the field consisting of Ann Direct. I. Orattan Dells. Charlie T . Morn and Frank A. at $20. A great many ixjols were sold at these figures. Mack Mack won and bis backer* made IMG clear on every ticket, and it is said the Oregonians had nearly a hundred of them. Millie II . the bay gelding by Knight, owned by W. A. Clark Jr., won the 2:18 class trot at Readville last Saturday and lowered his record to 2:10%. John Howell has decided to retire Tiverton 2:04% for the season. Grace Bond 2:09% by The Bondsman will not be raced this year. Imperial Allerton 2:12% Is said to look and act more like his sire than any son of Allerton that has yet appeared on tin? turf. Unless indications are wrong be will imitate his sire by training on to a record below 2:10 too. Talk about rough riding. Buffalo Bill's stars are novices in comparison with some of the artists who are making a trip through the Grand Circuit. — Sfiorts of the Times. The Friend 2:05% was ofTered for sale at $2.".'i by Village Farm when he was a three-year-old. M K HcHenry has put two trotters In the 8:10 list this season. Roberta 2:09% and Nut Boy 2:09%. Directum 2:05% flashed two new 2:16 trotters last week, Grancino 2:13 and Gulvallis Directum 2:12%. Bingen Is a great sire. His grandson Cochato is the fastest three year old trotter of the year with a record of 2:11%. and his son Gay Bingen holds sec- ond place with a mark of 2:12%. Last week Mr. James Butler of New York fairly electrified the light harness world by driving his pac- ing stallion King Direct to wagon at the Empire City matinee In 2:04% in a race. This is a champion rec- ord and a most marvelous performance when it is considered that he was in the stud up to July 1. Plans have already been outlined to make Buffalo the leading racing point for harness horses next year. The success of the recent meeting is proof that the city, once by far the best racing city in the Grand Circuit, is ready to take its oldtime interest in this branch of sport. For next season a purse list am- ounting to at least $40,000 will be offered and the program will be such that no horseman owning a horse capable of winning in the best company will fail to be represented in the list of entries that will be made to the events. Don't miss the Monterey County Fair and race meeting, which will be held at Salinas from the 12th to the 15th inst.. inclusive. The racing program Is a good one. Entries close for the same to-day. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. It's the best. Sober up on Jackson's Napa Soda. ■ THE GREAT WESTERN CIRCUIT. Gaelsburg, 111., Aug. 21. — Twelve thousand people attended the opening races of the Great Western Circuit to-day and saw Dan Patch go an exhibition mile in 1:57%. Both Dan Patch and Cresceus were down for speed trials, and Patch more than carried off the honors. Cresceus, it was announced, had gone lame, but was sent a mile in 2:15. But when Dan Patch came on the track it was different. The champion was accompanied by two runners. Patch was driven by Hersey and got off well, but the first quarter was slow, the time being 3H4 seconds. The half was negotiated in 1:00, the three-quarters in 1:2S% and the mile in 1:57%. The performance of Patch sets a new pacing mark for Illinois. Interest centered in the 2:25 trot for a purse of $1,000, in which there were ten starters and in wihch save the first heat the finishes were close. After taking the first heat Gullivallis Directum and Charles Belden fought hard for honors. Belden came under the wire in the second heat a length ahead in 2:08%, cutting his record four and three- fourths seconds and furnishing a sensational per- formance. While Directum took the next two heats it was only by driving margins. In the 2:13 pace Wapello Girl had the better of the argument all the way, winning three straight heats. In the first she was hard pushed by Judge Lease, forcing Wapello Girl to win in 2:07%, which clips two and three-fourths seconds off her record. The 2:17 trot also produced some fast racing, Bilflora going the first heat in 2:09%. or three seconds better than her Pekin time. The crowd to-day was immense and exceeded the accommodations and swarmed out on the track. Much is expected of the performance of The Broncho, who will go against her record on Friday. Sum- maries: 2:25 trot, purse $1,000: Gullivallis Directum, br. c. by Directum (Clark) 1 2 1 1 Charles Belden, br. g. by C. Linwood W. (De Ryder) 3 1 3 3 Silver, s. g. (Loomis) 2 3 6 2 J. K-, br. h. (Booth) 4 4 2 4 Inlander, br. m. (Foster) 8 7 4 5 Lady Pearline, blk. m. (Van Aletina) ... 5 6 5 7 Agnes Halford, blk. m. (Foote) 6 5 7 6 Kassoma, b. m. (Wining) 9 d Charles Hubbard, blk. g. (Hoffman) . . 7 d Monaton, blk. m. (Vail) d Time— 2:10%, 2:08%, 2:10%, 2:09%. 2:17 trot, purse $500: jjnilora, b. m. by Expedition (Splan) 1 1 1 Thomas M., b. g. by McKinney (Cuicello) ... 3 3 2 Duchess of Clair, br. h. (Foote) 2 5 3 Babrook, b. g. (Falls) 4 2 4 Margate, ro. g. (Nile) 5 4 5 Time— 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:11%. 2:13 pace, purse $1,000: Wapello Girl, b. f. by Iowa Sentinel (Read- ing) 1 1 1 Judge Lease, br. h. (Falls) 2 2 3 Silk Twist, br. h. (Zapel) 3 3 2 Violo, b. g. (Russell) 5 4 4 Mark Onward, b. h. (Barnes) 5 5 5 Marcus, b. g. ( ) d Rodney Wilkes (Leads) d Time— 2:07%, 2:08%, 2:09%. Galesburg, 111., Aug. 22. — In the 2:18 pace for a purse of $2,000 to-day at the Great Western Circuit meet, Launcelot, the Aurora gelding, made the best record in the Circuit this year, 2:05%. Horsemen regard his performance as remarkable, as this was but his third race this year. This race was the feature of the day, and a fast field of ten horses contested. In the first heat, with Thor at the pole, the half was gone in 1:02. Launce- lot then took the lead with the California mare, The Donna, pushing. On the home stretch it was a close race between these two, but Launcelot won by a length in 2:06. In the second heat Thor again took the pole after the first quarter. The half was gone in 1:02. Launcelot again took the lead and went to the third quarter in 29% seconds, and passed under the wire in 2:05%, equalling Ardelle's per- formance in winning the Chamber of Commerce purse. In the third heat Launcelot held the lead the entire mile, and was an easy winner, while George R. beat The Donna out for second. Launcelot cut four seconds from his record made at Decatur, and quite a crowd from Aurora saw his trinmnh. At times the eelriine: showed greater sneer! THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN than even his time indicates, and his work aston- ished the large crowd. The 2:15 pace and 2:30 trot were uneventful, and went in straight heats. In the former the Waldstein gelding. George Perry, was just beaten out by Dan Spencer in the first heat, and in the second fell and was distanced. Summaries: Illinois 2:18 pace, purse $2,000: Launcelot, ro. g. by Brightwood (Honey).. Ill The Donna, d. m> (De Ryder) 2 2 3 George R., b. g. (Boone) 7 4 2 Sir Chauncey, b. g. (Ganoung) 4 3 5 Blue Ribbon ro. m. (Newell) 3 6 6 carina, b. m. (SnedakerJ 8 9 4 .jot, br. h. (Dean) 10 5 S Fourth of July, b. h. (Doty) 5 10 9 Uncle Jim, b. g. (Lapel) 6 7 7 Glen Patchen, b. g. (Foster) 9 S 10 Time— 2:06, 2:05%, 2:08. 2:15 pace, purse $500: Dan Spencer, b. g. by Chris Krindle (Niles) .111 Major Woodland, br. h. (Hoffman) 4 2 2 Ulreca, b. m. (Dean) 3 3 3 George Perry, b. g. (De Ryder) 2 d Black Grattan, bl. h. (Putnam) 5 d Time— 2:11, 2:11%, 2:14. 2:30 trot, purse $500: Pan Michael, s. h. by Boreal (Snedaker) ... 1 1 1 Doris Martin, b. m. (Dean) 2 2 2 Greco, bl. h. (De Ryder) 3 3 3 Time— 2:13%, 2:14%, 2:15%. Galesburg, 111., Aug. 23. — The Great Western Cir- cuit to-day established a new record for split races and two unfinished events, the 2:15 trot and 2:10 pace, went over after six heats and five heats, re- spectively. The finishes were as desperate as any ever seen here and the horses went to the limit of their endurance. The betting was uncertain, and favorites went down and out. Galesburg, 111., Aug. 24. — Before the racing had progressed far to-day rain stopped the program and the rest of the racing, including The Broncho's trial, went over until to-morrow. In the unfinished 2:10 pace of Thursday only heat winners participated. It was finished by Don Elmo, b. g. by Straulson,- driver, Hawkins, winning the sixth heat, with Castlewood second, Barney L. third, and Onward Star distanced. The first quarter was made in :30, the half in 1:01%, and, despite the strong wind the rest of the way, the mile in 2:07%. Don Elmo maintained a safe lead the whole mile. The moneys went in as horses finished in this heat. A seventh heat in the unfinished Great Western 2:15 trot, $2000 purse, was gone. The horses fin- ished: Lavette first, J. N. Blakemore second, Ba- brook third, Ethel W. fourth, William J. fifth. Time, 2:12%. This gives Lavette two heats, William J. two heats and the other three horses one each. The first heat of the 2:08 pace, with six starters, was paced, Alpha W. leading the whole distance. Time, 2:07%. 2:25 pace, purse $500 — Uriu, blk. h. by Pan Michael (Snedecker) . . 1 11 Billy Sunday, ch. g. (Zapel) 2 4 7 Judy Patch, br. m. (Hersey) 6 2 6 Barwood, br. c. (Dean) 7 6 2 Babby, b. m. (DeRyder) 3 3 3 Dr. Jake, b. g. (Todhunter) 4 5 4 Alan, ch. h. (Wolverton) 5 7 5 Time— 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:11%. 2:10 pace, purse $5000; last heat Aug. 24 — Don Elmo, b. g. by St. Raulson (Hawkins) 5 1 1 4 4 1 Castlewood, g. h. (Russell) 3 4 2 2 12 Barney L., b. g. (McLean) 1 3 3 3 3 3 Onward Star, br. h. (Dean) 6 6 5 1 2 d Harry C. and Personette also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:09%, 2:11%, 2:07%. Galesburg, 111., Aug. 25. — The Broncho, the great little Illinois pacer, made a mile in 2:00% at the Galesburg track this afternoon. This clips one and one-quarter seconds off her previous mark. It was late this afternoon when Dean brought the mare on the track, the desire being to give the wind a chance to die down as much as possible. The Broncho proved to be in great shape and amid im- mense enthusiasm she reeled off the quarters as follows: First quarter :29%, half 1:00, three-quar- ters 1:30%, mile 2:00%. The Broncho thus made the first quarter at a -clip better than two minutes and finished the mile at exactly at two minute gait. [Saturday, September 1. 1906 Dr. Frasse by Iran Alto won the 2:12 trot, and trotted a great race, while Alpha W. was beaten in the 2:08 pace, although she reduced her record to 2:06% in the second heat. Lavette won the Great Western 2:15 trot of $2000, c ontinued from yesterday, in the ninth heat to-day. Two heats were contested to-day. Great Western, 2:15 trot, purse $2000 — Lavette, b. g. by Gottrad (Ganoung) 2 1 Babrook, (Falla) 1 2 William J. (Beam) 4 3 J. N. Blakemore (Foote) 3 4 Time— 2:12%, 2:13%. 2:12 trot, $600— Dr. Frasse, blk. g. (DeRyder) 2 1 1 1 Camille, br. m. (Boone) 1 2 2 3 Gramattan. br. m. (Dean) 3 3 3 2 Time— 2:15%, 2:15%, 2:15%, 2:13%. 2:20 trot, $500— Axle, br. m. (Dean) 2 1 1 Jean, blk. m. (Carman) 1 5 ds Riddle, br. g. (Mabrey) 4 3 2 Dr. M.. b. g. (Jones) 6 2 3 T. C. B., br. g. (Russell) 3 4 4 Amber Allerton, b. h. (Dempster) 5 6 ds Time— 2:12%, 2:15%, 2:18%. 2:08 pace, $1000— Col. Loomis, br. h. by Symbolier (Tucker) 6 3 1 1 1 Alpha W., b. m. (DeRyder) 112 5 2 Tommy Teg, b. g. (Foote) 2 2 3 4 4 Red Tell, br. h. (Jones) 3 4 6 2 6 Red King, b. g. (Barnes) 4 6 4 3 5 Chas. Simmons, ch. h. (Dean) 5 5 5 6 3 Time— 2:07%, 2:06%, 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:08%. HORSEMEN WANT A DECISION. The three-heat system of racing has been on trial now for some three years, and it was never less popular with the horsemen and the public than right now. Racing under the three-heat plan is unsatis- factory in a lot of ways and has but one merit — that spectators know just about what time the sport will be over. What should be the first essential of a racing plan is lacking under the plan which has had vogue for several years now, inasmuch as the three heats can be raced without a satisfactory win- ner. Time and again a horse wins the first two heats, only to be beaten in the third, making the third mile of the race a farce. Under those condi- tions the race is over, to all intents and purposes, yet the farcial third heat has to be trotted. If the horse that has won the first two heats fails to win the third, the public thinks either that the best horse did not win or else there has been some trick- ery in the final heat. Either way it leaves an un- pleasant impression, both with the occasional and the regular racegoer. An attempt to eliminate a chance for fraud was made by declaring the flag down in the final heat, but here again an injustice is done a big percentage of the speculators if the horse is legitimately out. The association benefits little by the third heat, for when a horse wins the first two heats there is no auction selling on the third heat and the public is shy about playing the books. Unless the judges are an unusually alert lot of officials and endowed with remarkably stiff backbones, there are endless chances for fraud. Any system that invites fraud is a bad one. The one merit that the system possesses is that it eliminates long and tiresome contests, wearying to the average spectator, but less expert judges are necessary to prevent the latter than the former. Owners and trainers have vigorously debated racing systems since the opening of the Grand Circuit, and the opinion with them is almost unanimous that har- ness racing should be conducted on the two-in-three or three-in-five system, with all but money earners sent to the barn at the end of the second or the third heat. The two-in-three plan is favored for the fast classes and the longer races for the slower classes. Under either plan there would be an actual winner, a positive decision as to which was the best horse in the race. In large fields a horse drawing a rear position would have a chance to work up, and when the fields were reduced would have an equal chance to win. Horsemen, as a rule, have been disposed to give the three-heat system a fair trial. They have watched it carefully for several years, knowing full well that the general public must be interested, and that postponed and after-dark racing will not do it. This year however, they are not at all backward in declaring that it is not the panacea so many thought it was going to be. — West ern Horseman. Saturday, September 1, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN DECATUR SUMMARIES. 1 2 : 3 4 dis 3 5 4 August 8 — 2:14 class, trotting; purse $1000 — Roscoe, b. g. by Tin Plate, dam Jip by Ren- fro I Murphy ) 1 Princess Xenia, b. m. by Jay Bird (Bo The Rajah, b. g. by Prince of India i Clark) :J William J., b. g. by Jersey Wilkes (Dean)... 6 Trixie H., 4-5-4; Tonso, 5-6-dr; Miss Leo Rex, Mollie S„ dis. Time— 2:15, 2:14, 2:14%. 2:14 class, pacing; purse $1000 — Red Ash, b. h. by Ashbert, dam Sweetheart by Aladdin (McHaffie) 1 Dutch Joe, b. h. by Bob Mc (Conroy) 2 Bert Logan, ch, h. by Colbert (Boucher) ... 6 Diamond D., b. g. by Silver K (Masterson) . . 3 Louella D., 3-6-5; Coloris. S-4-6: Envoy, 7-7-7. Time— 2:15, 2:14%, 2:18%. August 9 — 2:27 class, pacing; purse $600 — Glen Patchen, b. g. by Bourbon Patchen, dam by American Boy (Foster) 1 1 Myrtle S., b. m. by Col. Loomis (Tinker) 5 2 Babbie, b. m. by Welcome (DeRyder) 2 5 Queen Argot, b. m. by Argot Wilkes (Por- ter) 3 Leota Miller, 4-4-4-dr; Anna Belle, 6-6-6-dr; Rich- ard Grattan. 7-ds: Gibson. S-ds: Alan G., 9-ds. Time— 2:18%. 2:17%, 2:16%. 2:14%. Three heats August 8. 2:21 class, pacing; purse $600 — George Perry, b. g. by W7aldstein (DeRyder) 111 Dan Spencer, b. h. by Chris Kindle (Niles) 4 2 2 Maud Trower, br. m. by Vistigie (Myers).. 2 3 3 Dixie Hal, b. m. by Speculation (Dean) 3 4 5 Bernina, 5-5-4; Cassie Richmond, 6-6-dr; J. B. Jr..ds. Time— 2:16%. 2:15%, 2:20%. August 10 — 2:20 class, trotting; purse $1500 — Early Alice, b. m. by Early Reaper. dam Our Girl by Ivica (Taylor) ..51181 Charles Belden, b. g. by Lynwood W., dam by Silas Skinner (DeRyderl . . 12 2 12 J. N. Blakemore. blk. g. by Bow Bells (Foote) S 3 4 2 £ Icelander, b. m. by Red Heart (Foster) 2 5 5 4-! Gulvallis Directum, 3-4-10-3-3; Silver. 6-6-3-5-7; Riddle. 7-7-7-6-6; Chambertin, 9-8-6-9-8; Margate, 4 9 S-7-dr; Lora Marr, 11-11-9-dr; Axie, 10-10-dr. Time— 2:14%, 2:14%, 2:13%. 2:14%, 2:13% Three heats August 9. Three-year-old class, trotting; purse $500 — Gov. Francis, b. c. by Arion, dam Gracie V. 2:30 by Crittenden (Foote) 5 Boro Jolly, ch. c. by Boreal, dam Nan- nie T. Tyler by Earl (Shaffer)... 12 1 Fleming Boy. b. c. by Camara (Dean) 2 3 3 Isabel, b. f. by Allerton (Histed) 4 4 4 Myrtle G., 3-ds. Time— 2:26%, 2:20%, 2:23%, 2:24%. 2:23^ Three heats August 9. Three-year-old class, pacing; purse $500 — Miss Castle, br. f. by Eearly Reaper, dam Ina by Alcantara (Dean) 1 Le Baron, br. c. by Baron D. (Lawler) 2 Jay Malite. b. c. by Jay McGregor (Taylor) 4 * Laura Fay, ch. f. by John R. Gentry (Foster) 3 Denrock, 5-ds; Jolly Girl, 6-dr. Time— 2:17%, 2:16%, 2:18%. 2:10 class, trotting; purse $1000— Dixon, ch. h. by Game Onward, dam Puss Lo- gan by Joe Logan ( Tullis) 1 Dr. Frasse. b. g. by Iran Alto I DeRyder) .... 2 : Pat Ford. ch. g. by Blitzen (Kenyon) 3 ; Misty Dawn. blk. m. by Symboleer (Tinker) 4 - Time— 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:15%. 2:17 class, trotting: purse $1000 — Eleanor B.. b. m. by Allerio (Fenelon) ... 1 2 Lavette, b. g. by Gothard (Ganoung) .... 4 1 Thomas M., b. g. by McKinney (Cuicello) 3 3 Babrobk. b. g. by Cuybrook (Falls).... 2 4 Gazote. 5-ds; Nora Bartley. 6-ds; Albert M ds; Doctor M-, ds. Time— 2:14%, 2:12%. 2:12%. 2:16%. 2:12 class, pacing; purse $1500 — Tommy Teg, b. g. by Noblemont (Foote) 9 Don Elmo. b. g. by Stralsund (Haw- kins) 1 Rex. ro. g. by Bermuda Boy (Fenelon) 2 The Donna, ch. m. by Athadon (De- Ryder) August 11 — 2:18 class, pacing; purse $1500 — Lancelot, ro. g. by Brightwood (Honey) 111 Blue Ribbon, ro. m. by Soldier (Newell) S .' - Babbie, b. m. by Welcome (HeKydc-) 2 4 9 Harry D., ch. g. by Dermot Muscovite i Dona- hue I Mark Onward 3-9-11. Choneta Curtis 12-10-4, Sir Chauncey 5-5-7. Mayville 11-7-5, O. F. 7-6-6 Fred L Robert Burns 9-12-S. Alcybell 10-11-12. Time— 2:13%, 2:11%, 2:o9%. 2:08 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Col. Loomis. br. h. by Symboleer, dam Allie Prescott by Aladdin (Tinker).... -'Ill Alpha W., b. m. by Judge -Vulval (De Ryder l 1 ! Red King. b. g. by Atlantic King ( Barnes) 4 2 2 4 I. iiii. light, br. h. by Red River (Taggart) . 2 3 4 5 Red Tell 6-5-3-2, Eleanor 5-dis., Baron Rogers, dis. Time— 2:08%, 2:u7%. 2:11%, 2:11%. !::_':. class, trotting; purse $600 — Bi-Flora, b. m. by Expedition, dam Heli- trope by Princeps iSplan) 2 111 The Maiden, b. f. (4) by Red Medium, dam by De Jarnette (Foster) 1 7 6 8 Agnes Halford. bl. m. by Reno's Baby i Foote) *- 2 z 3 Jay Kay. br. g. by Jay Bird l Rooth I 0 '. 1 Confidential 3-4-3-11, Doris Martin O-u-7-10, Johnnie j. 7-6-4-5, Lillie Kent 4-9-8-6, Charles Hubbard 0-12-94. St. Wood 10-8-10-9, Greco 8-5-11-7, Argold 12-ln 12-dis. Time— 2:18%, 2:14%, 2:14%, 2:14%. Special, to beat 2:02%, pacing, purse $ The Broncho, b. m. by Stormcliffe, dam Luxora by Autocrat Jr. (Dean) ^ "" Time by Quarters— %. u:29i2; %, 1:01%; %. 1:33%; Mile, 2:b2. NEWS FROM THE NORTH. (Portland Rural Spirit Aug. 211 li. C. Kiger has a hai lect bunch of stu- .1. nis, and on loci tiers, to say nothing of la well qualified to call for space either on track or in pavilion. Pilot Lane is still an interesting possibility in the green trottiim c 1 good looking Lovelace filly, from old Roxey, is in Mr. tiger's stables, aud from siart to finish is a game mare and a racing prospect Golden Jubilee, Senator Johnson's two-year-old, bought at the Portland Horse Sale Company's spring sale, is in Mr. Kiger's hands and is learning to li«: quite a trotter. This colt lias all kinds of actioi l Morgan and can't be 1 for looks. Charley Barrows has a little pacer by Minister, son of Camion owned by Jeff Isom of Albany, thai does not know how fast she can go. Miles in 2:2" are easy enough for this mare. John Sawyer is comfortably established south by east of the W. C. T. D. restaurant and within easy walking distance of that institution. Mr. Sawyer is not driving by the alarm clock at present, but his are all going well and looking fine. A mile in 2:43 by Rastus, P. J. Mann's two-year-old gelding i, Guy, is mentioned by the fence warmers as a pleasant colt performance. AXTELL 2:12 DEAD. Mr. S. Bailey, behind Oma A., and Lute Li] at the helm of Vinuie Mann, drove a warm work-out last week, with the odds slightly in favor of the pacer. Mr. liailey is getting some fun out of his string of horses, and may be seen any pleasant morning in the try-outs. Dr. Mundy is doing well, showing easy miles within the 2:25 class. Tidal Wave has made a (air a, and shows strong and hearty aud fit to lower his record with small preparation. 12 11 1 1 7 111 2 2 5 5 Red" Ribbon." 7-5-4^2; Norvallis, 4-4-7-3-7 ; Judge Lease. 5-6-5-6-6; Rodney Wilkes, 6-8-8-4-ds; McKee s Mac. 3-9-9-8-dr: Charles Wilton, dis. THmo_9.08W. 2:08%. 2:10%, 2:11%, 2:14%. The great speed sire Axtell 2:12 died on Sunday night at Warren Park Farm, Terre Haute, lnd., of what the veterinary surgeon in attendance pro- nounced spasmodic colic. He was foaled in 1886 by- William L.. out of Lou, by Mambrino Boy, a son of Mambrino Patchen. William L was by George Wilkes out of Lady Bunker, a daughter of Mambrino Patchen. He was bred by Mr. C. W. Williams and was developed by his owner. He was a pbeuominal- ly fast colt trotter for his day. As a two-year-old he started in nine races, getting a two-year-old record of 2:23 at Lexington, Ky., in October, 1888. \s a three-year-old he further distinguished him- self by getting a record of 2:12 at Terre Haute. Ind., October 11, 1889. He started twelve tinies dur- ing the season, all being trials against time. His record of 2:12 was the world's record for trotting colts of this age, and reduce, the record of Sable Guy by six seconds. Immediately following this per- formance he was sold for $105,000 to a syndicau- ol horsemen of Chicago, Detroit and Terre Hau.e. headed by Mr. W I'. Ijanis of Terre Haute, in whose care Axtell was for tie past seventeen years. Alter his purchase he was retired to the stud, his serve- fee being placed at H,000. Financially, although the price paid for him was a large one, he proved to be a good investment. He is said to have earned $4o - 000 the first year and nearly $75,000 the second vear He always did a profitable business in the "stud and no doubt paid large dividends to bis owners on the original investment. He has been a successful sire and has founded a family that will compare favorably with the promi- nent stallions of his time. In 1892 he secured his flrst standard representatives in the two-year-old Axle > "6% and the filly EHoree. who also secured a record of 2:26%. Elloree afterward secured a record of 2:08% and was the second fastest trotter to his credit. She was also a high class race mare and one of his prominent representatives. Ozanam \ 07 is the fastest trotter to his credit among the lonv trotters representing him in the 2:10 list He is credited with two 2:10 pacers, the fastest being the pacer Home Circle 2:07. He has ninetythree trotters and twelve pacers with standard records. Sixteen of his sons have sired more than seventy performers, while his daughters have thrown such trotters as Chase 2:07%, George Muscovite 2:08% and Mainsheet 2:08%. He has taken high rank as a sire and his worth in this particular will continue to increase as the years go by.— American Sportsman. Sunny Jim, the promising green pacer in training at Irvington. has gone wrong and will not be able to fulfill his engagements. Fred Stopplefeld left this week for Evdrett with his stable of harness horses, where he will make his first start. He has taken with him the trotters Pius and Dalles Boy and I be pacer Olga S. J. A. Jones of Sprlngbrook, Oregon, passed through Portland ibis week enroute to Butte. Mont., where he has a stable of trotters in (barge of John G 11.- will bring his horses to Salem fiom Butte. .1. W. Wallace is working Bonny Tangent, who has shown miles this season in 2:17. and a gray ghost by Zombro that can negotiate full eight furlongs ii or so. .1. M. Cox has tinned Julia M. out to grass, although she showed a mile in 2:16 early in the season. The few California horses on the Hack are doing well. Albert Pratt arrived up from Hubbard last week. He has in his stable two handsome Broad- heari colts and their sire, also a Coeur d'Ah-ue filly from his good Patchen mare which is a sweet road- ster and promising for speed. Sam Casto is out every day with some of the sev- .lidi.lates for honors in his stables. Red Skin has not been worked so tar in better than 2:1S, but promises lo be a better horse this year than ever. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jackson's Napa Soda. ,-ood youngsters in the Casto stables attract attention. Dr. Mott's good Zombro is showing to good advantage, and that distinguished warrior. The Imp is able at any time to show the youngsters how „, do fast miles. Mr. Watson is training on the Mon- roe Salisbury plan. J B Shockencv arrived the latter part of last week with his string. Salem Maid is showing 2:10 speed. Maid Marian. Dr. Pearces good Zombro filly, is doing well at the trot. W. II. Wehrungs bay pacer, a full sister to Bill Frazier and in blood lines closely related to all the good ones in the stud book, is showing up remarkably well for the time she has been in train- ing Violon.a big two-year-old by Nocturno 2:2'.. with a months work, showed a comfortable mile last week in 2 57'= Mr. Shockency comes to this field with many vears' experience as a trainer in Ken- tucky, and speaks well for the class of horses in preparation on local tracks. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 1, 1906 ***** |m>** * * * ■;■ ■;■ .i.**.;-;.******* *♦♦*****************< !•** * * '!■ * * ****«£*.•' 'I 't1 '!' * ■!■ •!' * * ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt * * * * * •f/ •V ■;«i*^^*^"j*^'^'^*^*^*^*<*^^^»^M$M{l fr .;■ .J. i|. .;■ ■!■ ,$. ■;. fl. ■;■ »fr ■!■ ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft. ft i^^h^j A STRIPED BASS HATCHERY. AT THE TRAPS. The matter of the establishment ot a hatchery tor striped bass and the artificial propagation of this valuable fish has been a subject of much interest to local anglers and others for some time past. In- quiry has elicted the information that, contrary to what was first believed, striped bass culture has been successfully accomplished by Eastern pisciculturists, though to how great an extent we are not at present advised, enough so, however, to evidently warrant a serious consideration of the project out here. The California Fish Commissioners, appreciating the value of striped bass as a food fish are perfect1 ing plans for its propagation in the waters of Cali- fornia on a very extensive scale. The question of maintaining or increasing the supply of striped bass in California, for home consumption and for the out- side markets, has been under consideration by the Commission for a long time, and was made the sub- ject of much correspondence with the United States Federal Bureau of Fisheries, Washington, D. C. In consequence of the representations made by the California Commission, Captain G. H. Lambson, in charge of the United States hatchery stations in California, was instructed to confer with the Cali- fornia Fish Commission, with a view of determining upon a suitable location for the establishment of a striped bass hatchery. Captain Lambson and Chief Deputy Vogelsang of the California Fish Commission have been making investigations recently at points near the mouth of the Sacramento and the San Joaquin rivers con- sulted many fishermen familiar with the subject, and ascertained the time and place the largest num- ber of ripe spawn fish are found. The growing demand for striped bass warrants the prediction that as a food fish that it will be- come a valuable industry to California. A great many striped bass clubs have been or- ganized in this State, as soon as it was known that the striped bass was a gamy fish, affording much sport in his capture with rod and line. Some of the most enthusiastic sportsmen claim that the fish are growing scarcer, and urge as a remedy that a closed season be established during their breeding period. The Fish Commissioners claim that a closed season is impracticable; that if the fish are growing scarce — with which statement they do not agree — the better plan would be to establish a hatchery and also raise the weight limit of fish that can -oe taken. They argue that it is not a sportsman's proposition, but an economic one, affecting a food supply of the masses; that if there is plenty of fish for market purposes, there will be plenty for the anglers and sportsmen. They further point out that the spawn- ing season of the striped bass is at the period when the spring run of salmon is found in the rivers. As the salmon have established a market for them- selves all over the world, they are in great demand, and the prices are high. The salmon industry is the more important. It produces more revenue to more people, and furnishes a food supply to a greater number. It is therefore entitled to greater consideration. Two years ago the fish dealers or this State made strenuous efforts to have the weight limit of striped bass reduced from three to two pounds, but in this they were combatted by the Fish Commissioners, who believed it was poor economy to allow a fish to be taken and sold at two or three pounds that is capable of- attaining a weight of forty pounds. Most of the intelligent fishermen on the .rivers are in favor of increasing the weight limit to six or seven pounds. The Fish Commissioners believe that such a measure, aided by the establishment of a striped bass hatchery, would increase the number of fish in the rivers and bays, furnishing a cheap and abundant food supply for the people as well as affording sport for the anglers. Careless and indifferent hunters recently have caused many farmers and ranchers in the vicinity of Hanford to post ',no shooting" signs. The clean sport of trap shooting will have a local impetus here next season that is most assuring to devotees of the shotgun. Last Saturday evening a meeting of prominent trap shots resulted in the formation of an organization to be devoted to the advancement of trap shooting. The following officers were elected: Edgar L. Forster, president and manager; H. P. Jacobson, secretary- treasurer; board of directors, T. Prior, C. C. Nau- man, Ed. Schultz, M. O. Feudner and W. E. Mur- dock. The new organization proposes to give one annual tournament (possibly two) at which, it is contem- plated about $5000 in cash and trophies will be shot for. The initiation fee is fixed at $5.00, payable monthly or in advance — the post initiation fee will be $10.00. The new organization will be known as the Trap Shooters' League. It is proposed to hold the first tournament early next season pernaps in March, when a three-day shoot will take place at Ingleside. A side program outlined will take up picnics and excursions to different points at various times for the purpose of adding to the shooting fund. Shooters desiring to join the new organization are requested to send name and address to H. P. Jacob- son, Chestnut street, Alameda, Cal. Trade repre- sentatives will shoot for birds only at League tour- naments. Venice of America bench show entries close on Thursday, September 6th. The program for the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association announces for the two days' shoot at Vallejo Gun Club's grounds, near Flosden Station, on Sunday, September 2, and Monday, September 3, the following schedule of events: First day — Six 20-target races, entrance $1.00 each, $20 added money each, 5 moneys each. Side pool, optional for each event, entrance $1, high guns, 4 moneys. L. C. Smith event, 20 singles, use of both barrels; 10 pairs. Entrance $1.50, birds included, 3 moneys, Rose system. Phil B. Bekeart California championship challenge cup event, 100 targets, $5 entrance, birds extra, 1 money, ties shot off at 25 targets. Second day — Six 20-target races, as on the first day. Five-man team shoot, 25 targets per man, $5 en- trance per team, $25 added, high teams to win; 4 moneys — trophy and 40 per cent, SO, 20 and 10 per cent. Side pool, $1 entrance, optional, 4 moneys, high guns. Merchandise race, 20 targets, $1 entrance, high guns for choice of prizes. Side pool, $1.00 entrance, optional, high guns, 4 moneys. Nearly 50 mer- chandise prizes have been donated for this event. The records made by contestants in each section of the tournament will regulate the oasis upon which they will be handicapped in the next section as fol- lows: Shooters averaging 90 per cent and over will be placed at the twenty-yard mark. Shooters averaging 85 per cent to 89 per cent, in- clusive, will be placed at the eighteen-yard mark. Shooters averaging 80 per cent to 84 per cent, in- clusive, will be placed at the sixteen-yard mark. Shooters making less than 80 per cent will he placed at the fourteen-yard mark. A shooter not completing a section of sixty birds will be arbitrarily handicapped for the next section he may enter. The tournament committee reserve the right to place any shooter who has dropped for place. The above handicaps prevailed successfully at tournaments of 1904 and 1905. The division of moneys will be by the Rose system —10, 8, 6, 4, 2. The Southern Pacific Ry. Co. has granted a special rate from all points to Vallejo and return. There is a Southern Pacific station within 100 yards of the shooting grounds at Flosden. Boats leave San Francisco for Vallejo at 7 and 9:45 a. m. The trip by railroad is the easiest and most convenient for shooters from this city and Oak- land. The fourteenth annual tournament of the Arizona Sportsmen's Association will be held at Tucson, Sep- tember 21, 22 and 23, 1906, three days' shooting at clay targets, $500 added money. J. M. Ronstadt of Tucson is secretary. There are six medal or trophy events which can be competed for only by members of Arizona gun clubs; the balance of the events are open to all amateurs. The Century Gun Club of Las Vegas, N. M., re- cently found it necessary to enlarge the club trap grounds. The annual trap shoot of the Deming Gun Club, Deming, Arizona, was shot on August 16th. Dwight Stevens of Deming was high gun, with 92% per cent, and Chris Raithel was second with 87% per cent. The total scores out of a possible 200 were: D. B. Stevens, 185; Chris Raithel, 175; C. A. Farnsworth, Silver City, 170; C. L. Hubbard, 168; Henry Meyer, 165; W. F. Cobb, 151; E. M. Walker, 150; G. L. Hitt, El Paso, 149; T. W. Carter, Silver City, 141; W. H. Shelton, El Paso, 130; A. L. Kuntz, 115. P. A. Burdick out of 135 broke 100; L. C. Young out of 65 made 46; C. A. Pierce out of 65 made 40. The total purse was $322 and was shared in by almost every shooter. Following the Pacific Coast Handicap there will be a two-day tournament at San Diego. A number of shooters, including Messrs. Crosby, Heikes, Powers, Gilbert, Marshall, Hirschey, Otto Feudner, C. A. Haight, Ed. Schultz and others par- ticipated in the shoot held at Medford last year shortly after the first Pacific Coast Handicap, and were so well pleased with the trip that a number of the Eastern men have concluded to take in Medford again, after the close of the big shoot at Los Angeles. Arrangements are therefore being made by J. E. Enyart and other Oregon sportsmen of Medford for a shoot, to take place September 21-22, which promises to eclipse its predecessor in every way. At a clay pigeon shoot held at Tokeland, Wash., last Sunday, in which there were nine participants, Cassels, Pratt and Cressy were high men with each 20 birds straight in the main event. The fall meet of the Southwest Washington Gun Club in Aberdeen promises to be the biggest affair of its kind ever held on Grays Harbor, and the two days' shoot will bring many visitors. Sunday and Monday, September 2 and 3, have been selected as the dates and the tournament will practically wind up the trap shooting of the South- western and Grays Harbor Clubs. There will be shooters from Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Montesano, Elma, Cosmopolis, Tacoma, Portland, Seattle and other places, and many representatives from powder and gun manufacturers and sporting goods dealers. Those in charge have made extensive arrangements for me entertainment of visitors and they will be given plenty of amusement when not at the club grounds. On the first day there will be eleven events open to all, and $200 added money will be provided for that day's sport, which will be participated in by some of the best guns in the State. On Monday there will be eleven events for members of the South- west Gun Club only, as well as the final shoot for the Du Pont Trophy, which Charles Pratsch has just about cinched. It will be necessary to shoot off a number of ties, however. On this day there will be $75 added money. There will be two sets of traps provided, making six in operation at all times to obviate the usual delays at a big shoot. It is expected that the tournament will bring at least 150 shooters to the city. A gun club' has been organized at Monroe, Wash., with fifteen members. Fred W. Thedinga is presi- dent and C. E. Ritchie secretary and treasurer. Or- ganization and rules and regulations will be per- fected at a later meeting. Among other things, the members will watch, for violations of the game laws. The club had a little preliminary shoot at the ball grounds last week with clay pigeons. The initial Western Handicap of the Interstate Association shoot at Denver, August 23, was won | by W. R. Crosby, after shooting off a tie with C. G. Pickett and B. Thompson. Each shooter broke 97 out of 100 targets. Crosby shot from the 21-yard mark. The scores on the shoot-off at 20 targets were: Crosby IS, Pickett 17, Thompson 16. Saturday, September 1, J906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN A change of shooting grounds has evidently been made on which to hold the second Pacific Coast Handicap. The shoot was originally billed for the grounds o£ the Los Angeles Gun Club, near Sher- man, The following from a Southern exchange explains the change: "Venice of America (a suburb of Los Angeles) will be the scene of the annual target tournament of the Interstate Association September 8, 9, and 10. This meeting, which will bring crack shots from all parts of the country, is to be held under the auspices of the Los Angeles Gun Club. It is known as the second Pacific Coast Handicap. Fourteen acres in the vicinity of the septic tank have been selected for the shooting grounds. For lack of a suitable site it was feared for some time that the tournament would go elsewhere, but ar- rangements were last evening (Aug. 19) made by Carrol J. Daly, Dr. Avery and Marshal Herzog which it is believed will secure the grounds mentioned and secure the meeting for the beach beyond a doubt. In addition to the prizes that have been offered in various contests by the Los Angeles Gun Club, the Interstate Association has added $1,000, and $500 more will be added by the beach district. Railroads throughout the State have granted a special rate for the occasion and not less than 3,000 or 4,000 people are expected to attend. 11 VENICE OF AMERICA SHOW. An impromptu tournament of the Olympia Gun Club was held recently on the local trap grounds, near Athletic Park. The blue rock enthusiasts ex- press themselves as enjoying this shoot as much as a regular tournament. All of the shooters made ex- cellent scores. State Auditor Clausen and Deputy Auditor Jameson both tried out new Parker 16-gauge shotguns, which they have purchased for the hunt- ing season. A number of local lady enthusiasts, in- cluding Mrs. Garrison and Mrs. Duby, and Miss Campbell of St. Paul, were present. Miss Campbell showed her proficiency at the traps by shooting fine scores. Salmon Spearing. The annual run of salmon in the San Joaquin river is about a month late this year, owing to the late high water, and just now the salmon spearing is at its height. A week ago Auditor Barnum of Fresno and others made a successful catch and the news soon spread, and last Saturday night saw not less than five or six different parties leaving for Pollasky to spear the gamy fish. Among them were George R. Andrews and Claude Sivils, who manned one of Dave Ash's boats from Riverview, which was taken to Pollasky overland for the occasion, and they succeeded in landing eight handsome specimens. They "drifted" all the way from Pollasky to Silverview and landed at the lat- ter place at daylight Sunday morning. Among other parties were J. S. Anderson and C. G. Bettridge, C. J. Stockholm, Alex Carlson and A. Anderson, G. F. Smith, Judge Beall of Clovis, L. A. Cobb and two others, Mr. G. Hansen and three friends, besides several other parties. All report excellent success, some of them having caught as many as twenty-two fine salmon. — Exchange. Salmon and striped bass are running in Raccoon Straits. The bass have been much in evidence for two weeks past and a number of good catches have been made. The salmon have been coming in from the ocean on the annual run up to fresh water spawn- ing grounds for a week or two, but anglers have only for a week or so past been successful in taking them on trolling tackle. Down in Monterey bay the killing lure is a spinning bait. The 6 or 7 O hook, with a large sized sardine properly impaled. Off Bolinas and the Cliff House beaches the best lures were 6 and 7 trolling spoons, brass or German silver. This lure * is the best for the bay fishing, which sport may now be counted on to last until close season. September 10th. Geo. Mason of Salinas has been prosecuted, at the Instance of the San Francisco Sporting Association, which has a preserve on the Cachagua, with having had, on one certain day, in his possession, more than the legal limit of trout. John Beuck, the keeper, swore to the complaint. The premium list for the show at Venice of Amer- ica under the auspices of the Southwestern Kennel Club, September 20, 21 and 22, has a list of 202 classes. Pointers, English Setters, Irish Setters. Cockers. Collies, Dalmatians, Bull Terriers, Bulldogs. Boston Terriers. Fox Terriers, smooths and Tires, and Airedales have a full classification. In this we notice, as we predicted at the April show in Los Angeles, that Dalmatians are coming up down south. Airedales have also a strong look in. while Bostons are growing more popular down there every day. That section is also one where field dogs are thought much of and used a great deal, there being many good Pointers and English Setters down south. St. Bernards (rough) have nine classes, puppy dogs and bitches being coupled. Smoothcoats have but four classes, both sexes being put together. Great Danes, Mastiffs. Borzois, Greyhounds, French Bull- dogs, Scotties, Skyes, Black and 1'ans, Daschhunds, Pugs, Poms, English Toy Spaniels. Yorkshire and Maltese Terriers, Chows and Chihuahuas are nearly all listed for one class — open. There is one class only for Chesapeake Bays and we regret to note no allowance at all for Irish Water Spaniels. While it is at best rather a warm section of country for these heavy-coated breeds, still there is plenty of use to be found in the duck season for these grand dogs and it strikes us they should be encouraged by the southern shows. Foxhounds and Beagles, Field Spaniels, Gordons, do not seem to be in the favor they are entitled to down south, in a country' where they could be used to advantage. The same might be also said of the coursing dog. Irish Terriers have the sexes coupled for a five- class rating. So have the Japs. Entries positively close on midnight Thursday, September 6th. Entries should be mailed on or be- fore this date. The entry fee is $2.50 for the first entry and $1.50 for each additional entry. Where a dog is not regis- tered, or has not been listed this year, a listing fee of 25 cents, as well as each entry fee, must accom- pany the entry or entries made. It is not required that a dog's pedigree be given, if unknown to the owner. Specific instructions are given hereon in the premium list and entry blank. Address all communications to Col. J. W. Brooks, 510-511 Bradbury Building, Los Angeles, Cal. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. The Venice of America exhibition will be a three- point show and well worth while entering a dog to complete a championship score. It would not be very surprising if the Southern show scored four points. Entries can not be made at any A. K. C. show in a kennel name, unless that name has been regis- tered with the American Kennel Club. Arrangements have been made with express com- panies whereby dogs will be delivered promptly at the Southern show. A visit this week to Mr. A. L. Hollings' kennels turned out a most agreeable surprise when we saw his Gordon Setter bitch. Flora B. (Dick-Vick H). From a promising puppy, when we first saw her at the 1905 show in this city, she has developed into as pretty a Gordon as one wishes to see. Her coat is of splendid texture, a shining coal black with even and typical mahogany tan markings. In head and body type and conformation she is far above the average Gordon on the Coast to-day. A recent litter accounted for an absence of feather, which, when it comes out, will class her as one of the best looking specimens of the breed on the Coast. Mr. Holling has two six months' old puppies, a dog and a bitch, that are a credit to the dam. and will, no doubt, give a good account of themselves when benched, or if broken for the field. Don't mail your entries for the Southwestern Ken- nel Club show at Venice of America at the last mo- ment; get them in early. As a strong evidence of good judgment, the pur- chase by Wm. Bay of Champion Rowdy Girl from a Vancouver fancier has turned out not only satisfac- tory to Mr. Bay, but has done a great deal for the Irish Water Spaniel in this State. Rowdy Girl is a well turned bitch, as good as any we have ever seen here. Two of her year-old 'puppies. Our Chance Jr. and Dublin, by -Champion Our Chance, are both splendidly coated, strong boned and well conformed young dogs. Both have grand heads that only need the top knot of maturity to come as near being ideal Irish Water Spaniels as one could wish to see. Dub- lin, the bitch, has a coat that any sportsman who knows the breed would go into ecstasies over. Mr. Did the rest of the litter, but proposes to keep the two youngsters in his kennels. They are young dogs that a breeder can take a just pride in raising. and training for his own use. Rowdy Girl is now heavy in whelp to Champion Dennis «'.. who but a few years ago was possibly the best specimen of the breed in America. The most costly and the largest list of specials ever offered for Bull Terriers In this country is in ■ ids of the popular secretary of the Bull I Club of America, Dr. A. P. Nortbridge, and the num- ber Is being added to dally. These specials will be awarded at the coming Bull Terrier specialty show to be held In Philadelphia ou the 24th of October. Mr. James Mortimer will judge, and Bull Terrier men from all over the country are getting their entries into condition, for the competition bids fair to be close. There are rumors that some of the Coast fanciers are thinking seriously of sending along their cracks. It is to be hoped that this is not a mere rumor, for a good time is promised to all. The entries already in — though the entry blanks are still in the printer's hands — point to a success- ful show. Old winners and future aspirants are looking long- ingly at those specials, and Philadedphia will un- doubtedly be the meeting place of the greatest Bull Terriers in point of numbers and quality that ever competed in this country. We had the pleasure of meeting Dave Sinclair on Fillmore street one day this week and noted that Dave has so much improved in health that he looks better to-day than he has for the past ten years. Dave has had quite a siege of bad health, but if present appearances count for anything he is good for a month of Sundays. Ch. Edgecote Peer and his good son, Willamette Peer, with Ch. Meg Merrilies II and Woodland Baron would be a quartet that could uphold the honor of the Coast to a pleasing degree. A welcome communication received this week too close to press time for a more extended notice, gives us the pleasing information that Mr. John H. Dorian, formerly the worthy vice-president of the California Cocker Spaniel Club, is now located in New York City as the assistant general manager of the Co- lumbia Phonograph Company. Mr. Dorian while here was an enthusiastic and energetic fancier and a tower of strength in the Cocker Club. His Nairod Kennels, well known throughout the Coast, are now located in Brooklyn. Mr. J. C. Harralson of Vancouver recently secured a fine young Bulldog. Xairod's Squire Alan, and also a young bitch, Nairods Crumpsall Tiger Lily, both bench winners. Good Quail Season Promised. Quail chicks have already reached the piping age, and the immense size of the coveys seen in quail localities points to a great season for the sportsmen and the lovers of broiled quail on toast. Quail are not a migratory bird to any great extent. They stay in their own districts and have regular periods for breeding and nesting all over the State, so county ordinances are not a necessity for their preservation. Sacramento and the surrounding counties afford as good valley quail shooting as any other district in the world. The Rancho Del Paso and other great ranches on which quail shooting is prohibited, form a perpetual breeding place and supply these locali- ties with game birds. The introduction of bob-whites and other varieties, which seen to thrive and multi- ply in this climate, will add greatly to the sport in time to come. The planting of Gambel's quail proved a failure in that section of the State, although these birds have become one of the greatest game birds of Southern California where the heat is more congenial to their species. Reports from the neighborhoods of Towles, Grass Valley and Bear River promise an unusually good season of grouse and mountain quail shooting. 12 1 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 1, 1906 THE LIFE OF A DOG TRAINER. A well known and popular figure at Western field trials is Charles Askins and a clever trainer and handler as well. As a writer on field dog topics, Mr. Askins has a pleasing style and is interesting to a degree on subjects dear to the hearts of sports- men who fancy the dog that works to the gun. The following review of the dog trainer by Mr. As- kins is teeming with truth and poetry: The life of a professional dog trainer has been described as having a fascination hard to resist for one who has once followed that occupation. There may be many reasons for this such as a love of dogs and shooting, and in case of the field trial trainers an ambition to excel and win. A man may find himself as poor to-day as he was ten years ago, temporarily he may quit and occupy himself with something that pays him bet- ter financially, but the old attraction never dies, and by and by becomes irresistible and we find him back to the dogs again. When early summer comes he has an insatiable longing for the prairies, and with the first snow fall, memories of the sunny South grow more insistent until they become tor- menting. Perhaps the call of this migratory spirit is one of the secret reasons why a trainer of dogs is never willing to do anything eles. He becomes as migratory as the wild fowl and his migrations are almost as instinctive and unreasonable. Where he went the summer before he will go next summer and the year after. If he has been in the habit of going to Mississippi, he will go back there, though North Carolina or Texas might be a much more suit- able place for him. Perhaps it is a mere primitive instinct that the dog trainer has inherited from his ancestors of the stone hatchet and club — this insistent desire to wander up and down the face of the earth with his string of dogs. Be that as it may, certain it is that without this migratory in- stinct a man would not remain in the field trial train- ing game very long. The field trial trainer knows the comforts of home life only as a grateful and temporary change from his ordinary habits and habi- tat, and bis wife certainly has a grievance emphatic and long standing. In the month of June the veteran dog trainer gets together his string of Derbies and the remains of his last year's team of All-age dogs, with a dark horse or two, and is off for the prairies of Nebraska or Manitoba. Whether he has a good string or a poor one matters litle; he is optimistic and cheer- ful, persuading himself that he has gotten together a lot of dogs that the boys cannot down this time. Money could hardly hire him to give up the great string of dogs he has secured and stay at home, and the last thing which he suspects is that in going North he is merely gratifying his migratory in- stinct. October finds him at work in the brown stubbles of Illinois almost before the frost falls, and eager as he was to reach the prairies in June and delight- ful as the rolling grass country may be in October, you could not keep him there, for the wild geese are drifting South and so must he. The climate of Illinois and Indiana may be Indian summer like in December, but he is then bound for the sedge and pine land of the South. The home of the trainer may be on the orairies and he is thus enabled to spend the summer months with his family; numbers of the handlers live in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana, and they can then be at home in the fall; but perhaps the South is the most suitable location, since he can there sit be- fore his own hickory wood fire from Decembe: until May. That the life has its peculiar pleasures none can deny. Money and time and a search of the world wr--;ld not enable a man to find a more delightful uitmate than Manitoba in August. The trainer sees the wild ducks in a downy procession following the mother bird, watches the pinions grow strong o:i the young wild geese until from mere flappers Ihey can circle in extended flight in preparation for the fall migrations, and observes the grouse a coat grow grayer with the season. After the summer on the treeless prairies, Illinois looks good to him with its brilliant colors and changing trees, its bracing morn- ings and greateful shades of noon. The winters pass as quickly in the South as summer elsewhere, and the long-leaf Georgia pine only droaes and sighs lazily in the soft winds, while the sturdy jack pine of the North whistles and shrieks through blizzard and blast. Really the field trial trainer cannot deny kinship with the gypsy, the Bohemian, and even the gambler. He is a nomad and a wanderer like the former, lacks homing instincts and home ties largely, and like the gambler is buoyed by a hopeful trust in future luck. He is on the very outer edge of life's whirlpool and feels neither its swift currents car- rying him on to great success, nor its breakers beat- ing down his little craft. He is old before he knows it and may feel regret for the things he might have done had his latent powers been de- veloped in the word's real fight but his memories of what he has seen and the life he has lived are very sweet, even when old age begins to whisper more and more insistently that it is about all over for him. A Colony of Beavers Found. Up-river fishermen recently have reported in Sac- ramento that a colony of beavers has located at Brushy Bend, on the Sacramento River above the mouth of the Feather River, that they have built a number of dams and houses and have a number of large and interesting families. Several years ago the cut-off across the neck of Brushy Bend made an island of the densely wooded area, and the few beavers that still survived the en- croachments of civilization pre-empted the land and built homes. The fishermen also say that there are otter, mink and muskrat on the bend, and they seem anxious to have the fur-bearers protected. At the present time the fur is worthless, but up-river people who are in- terested in the protection of animals of that kind fear that unless the game associations take meas- ures for their protection they will be exterminated during the coming winter. It has been a number of years since colonies of beavers were located on the Sacramento River, though it has been known that a few were left, as was shown by an occasional dam thrown up in the heavily wooded bottoms. out of 600, three days. Walter Huff, shooting Parker, made score 564 out of 600. W. R. Crosby also made a good record with the Parker Gun at Philadelphia Eastern Handicap, with 344 out of 370 for the three days, July 17-18-19. Geo. K. Mackie of Scammon, Kas., an amateur, with his Parker Gun has made some corking records. At Carthage, Mo., July 10-11, second high amateur average 381 out of 400, with a straight run of 125 on the 11th. At Lincoln, Neb., in June, second high average 466 out of 500. At Schmelzers Park, Kansas City, in April, straight run of 101. At Great Bend, Kas., April 18-20, Mr. Mackie was one of five men to make 397 out of 400 all with the "Old Reliable." At Winona, Minn. — Mr. Guy Deering, with the Parker Gun, was high average, 153 out of 170. At Brady, Tex., June 28, Mr. M. E. Atchison, shooting Parker Gun (sliding handicap, 16-20 yards), broke 368 out of 400. At Shreveport, La., July 3-4, 519 out of 550. At Shashall, Tex., July 6th, 130 out of 150. At Abilene, Tex., July 9-10-11, 452 out of 500. At University of "Virginia, July 26, the Parker Gun carried off both professional and amateur high aver- age as follows: Mr. Walter Huff, 168 out of 175; G. L. Bruffey, 162 out of 175. At Circleville, Ohio, July 27, P. D. Alkire won first average, 183 out of 200, also first average at Yellow Bud, Ohio, Aug. 2, with the Parker Gun. The Old Reliable Parker Gun has made and is making thousands of records equally as good as these, proving that its time-tried and proven merits, strength and shooting qualities can not be equaled. Write Parker Brothers for gun information. Ad- dress Meriden, Conn., Dept. A. Venice of America bench show entries close on Thursday, September 6th. Don't mail your entries for the Southwestern Ken- nel Club show at Venice of America at the last mo- ment; get them in early. TRADE NOTES. Averages Reported. Cambria, Wis., Aug. 15. — G. V. Dering, Columbus, Wis., won first amateur and first general average, 135 out of 150, shooting New Schultze. W. D. Stan- nard won second general average, 134 out of 150, shooting Du Pont and Infallible. F. H. Smith, Pardee- ville. Wis., won second amateur and third general average, 131 out of 150, shooting New E. C. (Im- proved). L. Halverson, Pardeeville, Wis., won third amateur average, 125 out of 150, shooting New Schultze. Evansville, Ind., Aug. 16-17. — H. R. Bonser, Cincin- nati, O., won first amateur and first general average, 373 out of 400, shooting New E. C. (Improved). L. R. Barkley won second general average, 372 out of 400, shooting New Schultze. Al. Willerding, Evans- ville, Ind., won second amateur and third general average, 369 out of 400, shooting Infallible. Danbury, Conn., Aug. 18.— J. S. Fanning won first general average, 117 out of 125, shooting Infallible. G. M. Wheeler won second general average, 114 out of 125, shooting New Schultze. H. Sandford, Red- ding Ridge, Conn., won first amateur and third gen- eral average, 112 out of 125. Ed. Hart, Waterbury, Conn., won second amateur average, 110 out of 125. John Draher, Waterbury, Conn., won third amateur average, 106, out of 125. Mr. Sandford shot Infallible, and both Mr. Hart and Mr. Draher shot New Schultze. Only Some of Them. Not all the winnings of the Parker Gun, but just a few exceptional and remarkable scores: At Hamilton, Ont., Aug. 8-10.— D. MacMacken won championship of Canada, shooting Parker Gun. D. MacMacken and Mr. Johnson, shooting Parker Guns, tied on fifty straight for this event, Mr. MacMacken winning in the shoot-off. The Grand Canadian Han- dicap and highest total average was also won with Parker Guns. The Parker carried off about all the honors worth mention at Hamilton. W. R. Crosby, one of the world's best, shooting the Parker Gun at Indian Shoot, Parkersburg, W. Va., Aug. 7-10, carried off high general score — 583 Peters Points. At the Tournament of the Derryfield Gun Club, Manchester, N. H, on August 4th, Mr. Eugene O. Reed established a new record for the State with his score of 97 out of 100, using Peters Factory Loaded Ideal Shells. Mr. J. S. Fanning won high professional average at the Tournament of the Amesbury Gun Club, Hampton Beach, Mass., August 8th, using Peters Factory Loaded Shells. At Chehalis, Washington, August 5th, high average for the day was won by Mr. Harry Gilchrist of Centralia, Wash., who also made a run of 120 straight. Mr. Gilchrist used Peters Factory Loaded Shells. At the Kansas City Tournament, August 14-15-16, Mr. Wm. Veach of Falls City, Neb., won the Elliott Interstate championship trophy with a straight score of 25 live birds. On the second day Mr. Veach was also high in the 20-bird race. In the championship event Mr. C. A. Young was the only professional to go straight. Both scores were remarkable, not only because neither man missed a bird, but because both were shot under the sliding handicap. Mr. Veach began at 28 yards, stepping back one yard every five birds, the last five being killed from 32 yards. Mr. Young scored 5 from 31 yards, 5 from 32 yards, and the remaining 15 from 33 yards. Both the above named gentlemen used PetersFact ory Loaded Shells. A "Straight" Record of Victories. Winchester "Leader" and Repeater" shot gun shells continue to carry off the honors at the traps, as another important shooting event, the Grand Cana- dian Handicap, has been added to the long list of honors won this year with these shells. The Cana- dian Handicap was won by W. P. Thompson of Hamilton on the splendid score of 49 out of 50 tar- gets, shooting the "Leader" shells. Shooters of these shells also won the Grand American Handicap and the Southern Handicap and inumerable other important events of this year. At the big annual pow-wow and target tournament of the "Indians," which was held at Parkersburg, W. Va., August 7th to 10th, W. R. (Billy) Crosby, "Chief Kinnekinnic," was the king bee, he being the high average man of the tournament with the score of 583 out of 600. As is well known, Mr. Crosby al- ways shoots the Winchester "Leader" shells. Mrs. Ad. Topperwein, the phenomenal lady shot, continues to make the professionals of the sterner sex sit up and take notice. At Palestine, Tex., shoot, August 8th, she captured second high general aver- age with the score of 189 out of 200, and was only four targets behind the winner, a well known pro- fessional trap shooter. Mrs. Topperwein always shoots a Winchester "pump" gun and the "Leader" shells. At Boston, August 10th, Mr. R. Hodson, shooting Winchester "Repeater" shells, carried off the honors, breaking 121 out of 152 targets. Saturday, September 1, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 j THE FARM f SOIL AND ITS EFFECT ON WOOL. The marked effects exerted upon the properties of wool by the char- acter of the soil upon which [he i.li.-'op are raised have been set forth in our columns frequently in the various ar- ticles which we have published relat- ing to wool and its characlehsiics, says the Wool and Cotton Reporter. The alkali soils of certain sections in the Territories are reflected in brushy wools as compared with those grown in Oregon and California and the "fleece" wool sections. In Utah the wools, as compared with those of Wy- oming, are disposed to be harsh and stairy. that is. they stand out boldly and are harsher to the feel thau the Wyoming wools. This is due to the alkali in the soil and the dryness of the climate. Alkali and the effect which it has upnn the water which the sheep drink have a tendency to take the life out of the wools and weaken the staple, thus rendering them not so well adapted to worsted purposes as those grown in localities where al- kali is absent from the soil. The ef- fect of soil and climate on Wyoming wools is reflected in the whiteness with which they scour out. Wools grown in the valley regions of Oregon ■differ from those grown on the plains, owing wholly to the conditions of the soil. The character of the feed in- fluences the quality of the wool. In regions where the climate is dry and there are apt to be droughts the wools are shorter and weaker than those grown in sections where there is an abundance of moisture and good feed. In hilly sections the sheep's fleeces are cleaner, being free from the sand and dirt found in extensive sandy plains, says the Criterion. THE VALUE OF A RAM. A farmer was raising sheep. He kept a small cock of twenty-five ewes. The object in keeping them was to raise Iambs to keep up the uock and to sell the surplus on the market. The ewes, to start with, were a rather indifferent lot and cost three dollars a head. It was all they were worth, writes H .H. Kein in Farmers' Guide. This farmer got used to selling his lambs at about three dollars a head. The ewes did not shear very heavy fleeces either. When wool was worth around fifteen cents, it was a small sum his wool brought. He got the idea of improving his flock a little. He thought he would buy a "blooded" buck fo rten dollars. His neighbors ridiculed the idea, but he went on. heedless of their jargon. This new ram was a pure bred Southdown, but not registered. He was bought from a progressive farmer who had graded up his flock for a few years past. It was a nice three-year-old. The other farmer was done using him and had got another. This was a nice sheep and weighed 175 pounds. The own- ership of this ram was a pleasure. This man began to look after his sheep a little better. He salted them twice a week, instead of every Sunday morning. He turned the ewes in the "medder lot" at the time of breeding. He had always been satisfied with one lamb to a ewe said he would rather have one good lamb than a pair of common ones. Next spring he had a lot of twins. Instead of the lambs half dying at lambing time they came good and strong and nearly all lived. Grass came early and the ewes had plenty of milk. How those little lambs did grow. Inhere must be something in blood. When the lamb buyer came around in mid-summer he was sur- prised at seeing such a nice lot of lambs and so many of them. The farmer had marked ten of the best ewes to keep. The buyer after bid- ding a half-cent a pound extra on the other lambs, offered five dollars a head for the ten ewe lambs. The twenty-five lambs sold averaged 80 pounds and the premium of half a cent a pound just made what the ram cost. The extra weight of the lambs over the weight the year previous more than paid the price of the ram again and the extra value of the ten ewe lambs kept was again equal to the cost of the ram. So, as we still have the ram and could sell him for what he cost, so we have an increase of ."(1 per cent on the investment. This figure is not overdrawn. It is substan- tially taken from actual results in common practice. There is good busi- ness sense in using a pure bred ram. You can not afford to breed from any other kind. To use a scrub ram is like planting the garden with seeds you can beg in the neighborhood, or like farming your land without re- turning to it any fertilizer or like saying you can't afford to sow clover seed because it costs too much, etc. Of course, there are extremes in both directions. One may pay a fancy price for a ram that is of little value. What we want is to find the ram we need and then to buy him and be will- ing to pay a living price. The ram is half the flock. Every one of the lambs will be benefitted if he is the right sort. WHEN PIGS GET FAT. ONE GOOD HORSE ENOUGH. A well known writer in the Western Horseman contributes this little pleas- antry: The city or town man enjoying only a moderate income has no business keeping more than one good horse in his stable, but that one should be as good an animal as his income will af- ford. By far too many men belong- ing to the class referred to are keep- ing about them from two to five, or even a larger number than five horses. And for what reason? Largely through sentiment or false pride. They breed or purchase a horse, and, finding him unsatisfactory, persist in keeping him in the stable rather than disposing of the animal and replacing it with one more satisfactory. The right sort of a horse is "a joy for- ever," or as long as he remains use- ful. The unsatisfactory horse is a source of constant annoyance, and for purposes of pleasure is without value. Better one really high-class horse than a dozen inferior animals. The true value of a horse that affords satisfaction to his owner is not to he established lightly. Neither can it be properly gauged by the standard of dollars and cents. There is some- thing better than the mere fact that a horse will sell for a certain num- ber of dollars, providing the animal is all one could wish for in one of its class. The writer has purchased a great many horses for use in private stables, and. while making these pur- chases, has frequently found animals that he could not purchase, owing to the fact that a prohibitive price bad been placed upon them by owners And why? Simply from the fact that the horse we most desired to purchase just suited its owner, and that party was one of the class of owners who place utility before money value. The horse that pleases its owner is a good one to own. providing the owner is a critical man and not at all pleased with indifferent service. The horse that pleases no one should be shunned. It is animals of the latter class of which we were thinking when this item was first brought to mind. We are still bearing them in mind, as so many of this class are met with, and, in conclusion, again assert that no man of moderate means can afford to keep a number of worthless animals. He should dispose of the entire bunch, and, if necessary, add a good chunk of money to the amount received, and with it purchase a horse that will af- ford satisfaction when used. HOW TO CHOOSE MEAT. When selecting beef for roasts or steaks see that the lean is firm and red and that the meat is finely grained. The fat should be firm and white. Never accept any meat which looks flabby or discolored or on which the fat is yellow. In choosing mutton the meat should be dark with plenty of fat in it. Meat without fat shows poorly fed stock. If the fat is yellow and the meat seems wet or moist do not accept it. As a general rule all meat should be firm, never uabby. Lamb and veal should both be light colored, pale. Veal, in fact, cannot be too white.— "What To Eat." One of the very necessary things to provide for the pigs during the hoi weather is a good shade where they may keep cool during the heat of the day. It is well known that a hog can not stand much heat for the reason that he can not perspire like most ani- mals, and therefore a cool place must be provided for him. Natural shade is. of course, the best, if dense enough : the darker the place for them during the heat of the day the better, but there should be a good circulation of air. Hogs seldom leave the cool shade until toward evening, at which time you will find them out grazing like a drove of cattle. After the evening feed of grain they will remain out till well along in the evening, and the very first thing in the early morning one will find them out grazing on the dewy grass. After the morning feed they will go to their cool shade and remain during the heat of the day. It is when lying in solid comfort they are adding the pounds to their weight and mak- ing money for their owner. heated to 350 degrees this chemical change is brought about to a gi ea or less extenl \ ei i ofti u bacon hurriedl] cooked in b rerj hot Er pan eve,- a bright fire, and mon less scorched Cat is an almost lm able result When broiled or cooked in the ever there is less dangei ol ances great care should be taken ,, too hot a fire. — National Provisioner. FOOD VALUE IN BACON. Lean bacon, which contained fairly large proportions of both protein and fat, formed a part of a ration in a number of experiments made by Prof. Snyder of the Minnesota station, about nine ounces being eaten per man per day. It was cut in thin slices and baked or broiled in the oven until crisp and brown. All the fat which cooked out was saved and eaten with the bread and other foods which made up the daily fare. On an average about 90 per cent of the protein and 96 per cent of the fat of the ration containing bacon were digested and about S8 per cent of the energy was available. Calculated values for bacon alone showed over 90 per cent protein and 96 per cent digestible fat — figures which compare favorably with those which have been obtained for other animal foods. Allowing 5 per cent for waste a pound of bacon will con- tain from 0.1 to 0.3 pound digestible protein and from 0.4 to 0.6 pound digestible fat which is about two- thirds as much as is found in butter. Lean bacon contains as much protein and about twice as much digestible fat as other meats, says Prof. Snyder, making it at the same time and at a higher price per pound a cheaper food than other meats. Bacon fat is easily digested and when combined with other foods it appears to exert a favorable mechanical action upon di- gestion. Many who are fond of bacon hesi- tate to eat it since they believe that being very rich in fat it is a frequent cause of indigestion. As has been pointed out by a number of writers it seems fair to say that in the majority of cases such digestive disturbances are not due to the fatty nature of the food, but to the fact that the bacon was overcooked, or rather cooked at too high a temperature. It is not sur- prising that this should be the case when it is remembered that fat heated to a high temperature is decomposed and one of the products given off is acrolein, an unpleasant smelling com- pound which attacks "the eyes, makes them smart and irritates all mucous surfaces. This compound is plainly noticeable in the acrid fumes of burning or scorching fat. When bacon fat is All poultry i thai kerosene oil will kill thi ami the eggs which are bo nun ami troublesome in poultrj provided it is thoroughly applied The trouble is Hie application is n iillgh. Now is a good in these mites, and if one has no ing appai al us I he besl way to do is to clear everything out of the poultrj houses and go ovei them with a white- wash brush dipped in full strength kerosene. Get into all the cc into the notches in which the roosts set, and thoroughly saturate the roosts themselves. Then take the nest boxes and scrub the in these with the kerosene. Thi the bottom of each nest box place a little cheap tobacco stems and over them the hay or straw that is used for nesting material. In addition to this have the dusting boxes well filled and keep them clean and under cover so that the birds may have access to them. Do not depend on the dusting the fowls will do on the range, for i lay may not always be able to find suitable dust. The Missouri hog which sold for $2,000 has a rival now in a Missouri rooster which sold for $800. This is the highest price ever paid for a rooster in the history of the State. As high as $500 has been paid on oc- casion, but it remained for William Miller of Crescent to pay $800. the top price. The rooster is of the White Plymouth Rock variety, and in various State shows has distanced all its competitors. Warranted to give satisfaction. GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM A safe, speedy and positive cure tor Curb, Splint, Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and other bony tumors. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. Att a IIIMW KIMIIM for Rheu- matism, Npruln*, Store Throat, el:. It 1;. (nvaluRMi-. Ever>' l»>ttle of <'ati-.ll.' Balaam sold if Warranted to pive sati-fai'ti..ii Price * 1 ..'*<* tier bottle. Sold by druejrlst*, or pent by ■ press, charpes paid, with full dlrecttona for it- use. Send, for di-scrlptive circulars, testimo- nials, etc. Address THE LiWBENCE-WlLLimS COMPACT, Cleveland, Obi" Cull out all weak constitutioned ewes, all old and broken down, all badly formed and undersized, all bare- bellied and light fleeced. Breed only for the best. GAMES g SPORTS All are provided for in our large Sporting Goods Department Here are a few articles which may suggest a need which we shall he happy to supply. New York Card Co.'s Playing Cards, loc, 20c. 25c. and 50c. per pack, in assorted finishes. Cribbage Boards, Poker 'hips. Dice Cups, Dice in all colors, Dog Collars, largest assortment in the city ; licenses put on free; Dog Remedies, Hunting Shoes, three heights, 9 in., S5.00 ; 12 in., $6.00 ; 15 in., 57.00. Swedish Dog Skin L'nats lor sportsmen and autti mobilists. Automobile Gauntlet* and Driving Gloves. BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 1, 1906 Brood sows before farrowing do >est in individual quarters. The small log houses meet this demand. Better jet some. Every poultryman should raise sun- lowers. They serve a double pur- pose, furnishing shade for the fowls ind growing chickc during the hot lays of summer and later the seeds nake a splendid feed for the fowls ind chicks if fed jldiciously. The oil n the seeds gives the plumage a gloss hat can be obtained in no other way. Sunflowers will do well in almost any soil and can be planted in out of the vay places, along the fences, in cor- lers and so on. Get the Mammoth tussian variety. Both horses and :ows are very fond of the leaves and ender parts of the stocks. There is lo crop that pays the poultryman bet- e r. — Poul t ry Review. It is generally asserted that less nan 2 per cent of the cattle in the Jnited States are the offspring of egistered or pure bred sires and lams. The statistics on this point leem to indicate about IMj per cent. i.s there are about 17,000,000 cows in he milk line in the country, this is l very small showing, of course, but t means that a start has been made, rhe indications at present point to a :onsiderable increase in the near uture in the number of pure bred lairy animals. The breeders are do- SON OF ZOMBRO FOR SALE. The young Stallion Barney Bernardo >y Zombro, dam by Ham, own brother o Sable Wilkes, second dam by Milton -tedium, sire of Lou Dillon. This horse s sound and gentle, thoroughly broke nd an excellent road or track horse, 'an trot a quarter in 34 seconds any ime. Is seven years old and a hand- ome brown, with star. Is 15 hands nd weighs 1,000 pounds. For further particulars and to see the horse call or rrite to JAS. BEEETMAN, 2220 Santa !lara Ave., Alameda, Ceil. iigh Grade Race or Brood Mare and Filly For Sale Athene 2:22 — Bay tnare 6 years old by Dexter ■rince, dam Athena 2.15K hy Electioneer. Rec- rd of 2 :22 made at Woodland Breeder's Meet- og with little training. In foal by KinnevLou. Also Lulu K bay yearling filly by Kinney ,ou, dam Athene. Entered in Pacific Breeders, >ccidental, and Stanford stakes. Inquire of Jno. S. Phippen, Trainer, May field, lal., or A. Morris Fosdick, Owner, 1964 Estrella ive., Los Angeles. m (jame s"^-xs , v*~* *** gun good— oils trigger, lock, action perfectly — cuts out all residue of black or smokeless powder— keeps all metal parts bright and free from rust. Gen- erous sample free Write to G.W.COLE CO.. 128 Washing- ton Life Bldg. , Mew fork City. t. hat make a horse Wheeze, lave Thick Wind, or Choke- ittwn, can be removed with fijjSORBlNE >T any Bunch or Swelling :aused by straiu or lnnam- ' nation. No blister, no lair gone, and horse kept it work. S2.00 per botUe.de- ivered. Book 3-C free. ABSORBING. JR., for mankind, *vered. Cures (J nitre. Tumors, Varicose. Veins, ^•drocele, Varicocele. Book free. 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The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia St. San Francisco, Cal. Telephone Special 2047 A Humane Society J in a Dotfle WDAIL3 ^. Nothing affords such relief for Cnrbs, Splinte, Ringbones, Spavins and Lameness as Kendall's Spavin Cure. mitf .rd, N. C. Jane 38, 1906. Dr. B. J. Kendall Co., EnwharE F»1U. Tt. Gentlemen: I hue ns*d KeLd»ll*s Spsrlti Cure on Bp»T. In, Ribbon*, flwoMUJ. G«ll*»nd Snrei, and It bti cured them alL Vmi troJy joors, 8. M. CUrk. I Price SI; 6 lor SB. Greatest known liniment Cor family use. All druggists. Accept no sub- stitutedThe great book. "Treatise on the Horae" free from druggists or . Dr. B. J. Kendall Co., Enoaburo Fella, VU DONT 5LAME THE REEL if it fails you at a critical moment. Don't give it a chance to fail you — "■3-in-Ose" and it never will I jil keeps the reel's sen- tains no cid. It abso- ely prevents ■^rust. Apply it to rod ■""joints, they will come apart easily. Use on rod, — it's good for wood — pro- 'motes pliability. Rub on line, - prevents rotting. Trial bottle sent FREE by G. W. COLE CO., 'l 1 z a Washington Life Building, New York City. IteylicKlt Astneyw&ntit. compressed' ' PURE-SALT BRICKS >n PATENT FEEDERS — The sane, economical, handy i way of salting animals. k AsH Dealers. BElMONlMEMMYfl). PATENTEES-MANUFACTURERS- BROOKLYN.N.Y „tt C0PAfB4 CAPSULES 4, 0) Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 189^ Every horse owner o values his stock should constantly have a supply of it on hand. It im- proves and keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your grocers or dealers for it. Positively cures Colic, Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Pood Co., C, P. Kertel, Pres., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal, Low Summer Rates Hunting Fishing Camping El Pizmo, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Mountains. Shasta Region, Klam- ath Lakes, Giant Forest, King's River Canyon and North Shore Points Inquire Information Bureau, Ferry Building, San Francisco Southern Pacific CAMPBELL'S EMOL.LIO IODOFORM GALL CURE For GALL BACKS and SHOUL- DERS, CRUPPER SORES and SAD- DLE GALLS there is none superior. The horse CAN BE WORKED AS USUAL. For BARBED WIRE CUTS, CALKS, SCRATCHES, Blood Poisoned SORESr ABRASIONS of the SKIN it has no equal. Its use will absolutely prevent BluoJ Poisoning. In this respect there is no Gall Cure offered which can justly even claim to be a competitor. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit of success, and notwith- standing the fact that comparatively little has been done in the way of ad- vertising, the sales of 1900 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Cure preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL CURE OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is a quick and sure cure for those troublesome skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay up' race horses. All Trainers Should K eep It In Their Stables PRICE:— 3 OZ. BOX 25c; 7 OZ. BOX 50c; 1 LB. BOX, $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Mfrs., W. 412 Madison Street, Chicago, 111. Sold by all Dealers in Harness and Turf Goods, to write any Jobber for it. If not in stock ask them Ml He Worth Saying?i Why trade off or sell at a beggarly price a good horse just because he "goes lame," "throws a curb'1 or develops some other blemish? There is nothing in the way of Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Windpuffs or Bunches: which will not yield readily and permanently to treatment with QUINN'S ** OINTMENT. _. H. Davenport, a prominent physician of Sheridan Ind., ■s: 1 have u^ed a numberof remedies forthe lemovid of i, ppliiits, thickened tendons and tissues penerally. but tor I the lost two rears I have not b«en without Qulnn's Olnlmont. I have tested it thor- I ouizhly at differ. -nt times, and ray without hesimn<-y lb t it 19 the only reliable reme- l dy of the kind 1 have ever tried." Pries 91.00 perboltls. Sold by all druggists or •£ W. 0. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall* N.Y. GUNS RIFLES AND SPORTING GOODS. The 0. A. BREMER=LEW1S CO. Otto A. Bremer, late of 820 Kearny St.; Thos. L. Lewis 140 Van Ness Avenue Repairing of all Kinds Done Quickly VICTOR VERILHAC, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to G. G. Park (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars. Saturday, September 1, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN KENTUCKY OWENSBORO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 USING — ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MB. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 i 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP-GRAND AMERICAN 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson,-99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company - NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Cincinnati, Ohio Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Dogs and Well Bred Poppies for Sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St.. Napa. Calj ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm. Phillips Benicia Venice of America Dog Show Under Auspices of Southwestern Kennel Club September 20. 21 and 22 Entries close Sept. 6, 1906 For Information Premium List. Entry Blanks, Address J. W. BROOKS, Secretary 570-57 1 Bradbury Bldg, Los Angeles, Cal. Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association Second Annual Blue Rock Tournament under Auspices of Vallejo Gun Club Vallejo September 2 and 3 J. R. Wilson. A. F. Rooker WILSON £? ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co.. Los Angeles. Cal. BLAKE, MOFFITT & T0WNE Dealers in PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St.. Oakland Blake. Mofflt & Towne. Los Angeles. Blake. McFall & Co.. Portland, Oregon. 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BANKS, Manager McKININEY, 2:111 World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep. $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. MoKlnney Is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York I mention this Journal when writing. ] ...Bay wood Stud... THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, CAL. (Property of John Parro.tt, Esq.) Imp. Hackney Stallion Green's Rufus 63==4291 Will Serve a Limited Number of Approved Mares, Season 1906. Fee $75. Reductions made for two or more mares. WALTER SEALY, Manager. Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" VACATION, 1906 Issued by the California Northwestern Railway The Picturesque Route of California —AND— North Shore Railroad The Scenic Route IS NOW BEADY FOE DISTRIBUTION Giving Full Information in regard to CAMPING SPOTS, THE LOCATION, ACCOMMODATIONS. ATTBACcIONS, ETC., OF MINERAL SPRING RE- SORTS AND COUNTRY HOMES AND FARMS WHERE SUMMER BOARD- ERS ARE TAKEN, WITH TERMS OF BOARD, 37.00 AND UPWARDS PER WEEK. To be had at Tiburon Ferrp, foot of Market St., San Francisco. Inquiry by mail will bring an immediate response. JAS. AGLER, B. X. RYAN, Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt. Pasture RANCHO CALAO, Mountain View, Cal. HOLSTEINS— BITTER BRED FAM- ILIES Work Herd: 90 per cent winners at State and county fairs, show ring, and every butter contest since 1885 in Cali- fornia, No reservations. Stock near S. F. F. H. BURKE, 2126 Fillmore street. San Francisco. 672-680 11th ave. 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AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE. BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. Saturday, September S. 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLET. Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN" GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Po^uffflce1 " SeC0"d C'aSS Ma"er at San Francisco Terms— One Year *3; Six Months $1.75: Three Months Jl STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter ssraii£Btw- Keiiey'p- °- Drawer <«■ «» 'f™- Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. Grand Circuit. s-vr"'u9e September 1111 Columbus September 17-21 Cincinnati September 24-29 California. Salinas (Monterey \g. Assn.) September 12-15. Hanford (Central Cal. Fair) October 1-G North Pacific Circuit. Salem, Or September 10-15 North Yaktnia, Wash September 17-22 Spokane. Wash September 24-2'.) Walla Walla, Wash October 1-6 Lewiston, Idaho October 8-13 Montana Circuit. Livingston September 10-14 Bozrman September 17-22 Great Falls September 24 28 St..t. Fair. Helena October 1-6 Missoula October s '2 THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR was a success this year in spite of all the knocking it received from those who were disappointed because running and bookmaking were not on the program. True, the attendance at the track was not large, owing to the fact that only a short program was given each day. but it was eminently respectable and representative of California's best citizenship. Th live stock display was excellent, and the racing clean and good. The track was in poor shape dur- ing the early part of the week owing to a scarcity of water, and several things were left undone that would have been attended to had not there been a scarcity of money. The pavilion exhibit was very high class and the best in years. It drew a large attendance of people who spoke in terms of the highest praise of Secretary Filcher and his efforts which were centered on this part of the exposition. It is not often in the position of Secretary of an in- stitution of this character, one without previous ex- perience, makes a success of his first year's work, but Mr. Filcher is a man of brains who believes that the Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture should work for the best interests of the State and he has demonstrated his capabilities as a secretary under the most adverse circumstances. With the ex- perince gained this year, he will be prepared to make a still greater success next year, and will have the park exhibit as good as that made in the pavilion. He was ably assisted this year by Hon. B. F. Rush, President of the Association, and the two gentlemen traveled extensively over the State in the interest of the Fair. It is a pleasure to know that the exhibitors were so well pleased with results that a large number have already applied for still greater space next year. One fact has been clearly proven. The fair can be run successfully without the bookmakers and it is now proposed to get up stakes for runners and to add good running events to the racing program. We hope the Direc- tors will also conclude that one week is long enough for the fair to be open and will hereafter begin the fair on Monday and close it the following Sat- urday. The great State Fairs of Oregon, Illinois, Indiana, New York. Minnesota, Kentucky and other States, where the attendance sometimes reaches ninety thousand in a day find one week sufficient for their gates to be open, and many of them have found from bitter experience that any longer time adds to the expenses and not the receipts. The California State Fair is worthy of the best work that can be done for it. It should be one of the State's great educational institutions and to that end the pavilion should be moved inside the new fair grounds and the grounds laid out to lawns, trees and shrubbery that will make them attractive as any park. With a Board of Directors to back him we believe Secretary Filcher can make the Cali- fornia State Fair an institution of which every Californian will be proud, and one that will rank with the best annual expositions held in the United States. SALINAS ENTRIES. CRUELTY TO HORSES was frequently prai in San Francisco during the past week, while the carmen's strike was on All sorts of wagons, drawn by all sizes and conditions of horses, were pressed into service to carry people from point to point within the city limits, and to the discredit of some owners be it said, many wagons were overloaded and many horses were driven under whip and lash until their strength was exhausted. The calling off of the strike on Wednesday night, brought relief to many a poor dumb animal that has been giving Its best efforts during the strike to a man who was more of a brute than the horse he so cruelly drove. Just suppose for a moment that the horses in San Francisco should strike for better feed and shorter hours. The street car tie-up would be but a trifling incident compared to it Of course the majority of horse owners are kind to their animals, feed them well and do not ask for more work from them than they can readily perform. But there are some who illtreat their horses shamefully and we hope every person who sees a horse being treated thusly will report the case to some officer and see that the of- fender is punished. The horse is the principal fac- tor at the present time, next to man. in the re- building of San Francisco, and is entitled to the best treatment that his owner can afford. The fact that he works uncomplainingly and faithfully so long as his strength lasts should secure for him well fitting harness, the best of food and tasks that are not beyond his ability to easily perform. WHEX BOLIVAR WON the fastest heat of the year at Readville in 2:00% and then Gratt came on and defeated him in 2:02% and 2:03%, the Flaxtall blood that the lamented Dr. Hicks of Iowa and California thought so highly of and tried so hard to make popular with breeders was very much in evi- dence. Bolivar has a strain of this blood on his sire's side, as he is by Wayland W. 2:12%, a trotter whose grandam was old Mary by Flaxtail. Mary was a great brood mare from whom has descended such fast ones as Bolivar 2:00%. &ir Albert S. 2:03%. Daedalion 2:08%, Javelin 2:08%. Welcome 2:10%. Kelly Briggs 2:08. and so many more that they are too numerous to mention. Graft's dam is by Prompter and he was by Blue Bull out of Prairie Bird by Flaxtail. Prompter sired Creole 2:15 and five more in the list, two of his sons are producers and his daughters have produced such fast ones as Gratt 2:02%. Rita H. 2:11%. Shecam 2:1236 and a number of others. Now when Bolivar broke the record of the year by winning a first heat in 2:00% and then fell behind the flag in the third heat taere were doubtless many horsemen and breeders who said: "That Flaxtail blood Is not game, as Bolivar's race shows It." But how aoout Gratt who won the next two and deciding heats in the fastest race ever paced. That Flaxtail blood did not keep him from lasting through the three heats and pacing all the others to a standstill. If the late Dr. Hicks were alive now he would read with great peasure that in the fastest three-heat race ever paced horses carrying Flaxtail blood close up in their pedigrees, won all the heats. THEY DON'T HAVE BOOKMAKING at the big Minnesota State Fair, and yet the dispatches of last Monday said: "Ninety-seven thousand people passed through the gates at the opening of the State Fair. The dedicatory services at the livestock amphitheater took place at 11 o'clock in the morn- ing. Governor John A. Johnson accepted the build- ing, and then James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railway, the orator of the day. spoke." Sweet Marie is now tied with Tiverton and Wenf- worth for the honors of the fastest second heat. KENNEY STILL SELLING CARTS. Kenney. the Bike man. of 531 Valencia street, has sold five of those new model McMurray carts in the past two weeks. All the horsemen say they are the best cart made. Among those who are riding behind their fast roadsters in them are Mr. Keyser of the California Market: Mr. Erickson. the well known contractor, and Benson the Painter, all of San Francisco, The speed programme committee of the Monterey Agricultural Association. District No. 7. met last week and canvassed the entries to the several purses and stakes of the harness race meeting to be held at Salinas from September 12 to 15, inclusive. The entries being Insufficient for the 2:13 and 2:18 class trots, the same were declared "not filled." The 2:10 class and the 2:16 class, pacing, were for a like reason declared "not filled." Overnight races will be made up to take the places of races not filled. The following races having received a satisfactory number of entries were declared filled, with nom, na- tions as follows. Trotting. No. 3. 2:24 class, purse $400— C. Z. Hebert's gr. m. Maggie B„ by Bruno-Maggie Vorhees. J. B. Iverson's b. m. Alma, by Dexter Prince-by Altoona. James Murry's b. g. Prince Mack, by McKInney- Princess Nona. Russell Gray's ch. m. Ollle B.. by Nutwood Wllkes- by Long Branch. George T. Algeo's ch. s. Chestnut Tom, by Nut- wood Wllkes-Zeta Carter. No. 4. horses without records, purse $300 — C. Z. Hebert's gr. m. Maggie B„ by Bruno-Maggie Vorhees. M. J. Smeltzner's s. s. Dictatus S.. by Dictatus-by Brown Jug. Russell Gray's ch. m. Ollie B., by Nutwood Wllkes- by Long Branch. James Murry's b. g. Prince Mack, by McKinney- Princess Nona. Ryan & Hamilton's ch. m. Moorita. by Parislma- Moro. Pacing. No. 7. 2:20 class, purse $400 — Ida N. DeYoe's br. g. Senator Hearst, by Vasto- Pastime. W. A. Mack's b. g. Dewey, by Benton Boy-byBllly Matthews, C. Z. Hebert's b. m. Louisa A., by Hambletontan Wllkes-Altoonita. I M. Ferguson's b. m. Loritta Ferguson, by On Tap- Nellie Denmark. No. S. horses without records, purse $300 — L. M. Ladd's b. g. Big Boy, by Benton Boy. C. Z. Hebert's b. m. Alice D„ by Hambletonlan Wi Ikes-Dolly. Ryan & Hamilton's b. m. Anona. by San Ltrisito- Flora. J. M. Ferguson's b. m. Loritta Ferguson, by On Tap-Nellie Denmark. C. A. Judd's b. g. Jim Corbett, by Seymour Wilkes. ADMIRES EDWARD B. Editor Breeder and Sportsman — I desire to make some remarks In regard to the nice little parade at the Sacramento race track the 28th of August Al- though genral admiration is bestowed on the high- stepping French and German coach horses, still thre was also decided approval of the show of car- riage horses, one of which, particularly, took my fancy— a flve-year-oM Stam B. stallion driven by a young lady. Edward B. Is fully sixteen hands high and weighs 1200 pounds. From what I could see no coach horse could step with more style and pride — and that without a whip popping after him — for he has all ihe style and pride of his sire. Stam B. 2:11%. I learn from Mr. Matthews that the filly he was driving is Valentine B.. one of Edward B.'s first colts. She was foaled on St Valentine's Day, 1904. She is very large and smooth and a well acting colt that will be hard to beat If nothing happens she will be heard from next year. I understand that Mr. Matthews Is expecting to stop in Sacramento this winter and next summer if the track is kept in shape to work colts on. I see that he Is pretty handy with colts and that will be his business if he stays in Sacramento. In looking Edward B. over I can see no reason why he shouldn't get a good patronage next season. A READER. With auctions and mutuals at the State Fair this year there would have been a bigger crowd. But it is better to have no betting at all than the old "skindlcate" book. TrJE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN fSaturday. September 8. 1906 .v.^^.^^.^^.$*^^.fr^>^^>.M">*^<$*4M^^M*•^**>**^•^^'"^*'^"* JOTTINGS * By D. L. H. t LOU MILTOX IS IN FOAL, and there will prob- ably be a half brother or sister to the dam of the world's trotting champion. Lou Dillon 1:58%, sport- ing in the pastures of Santa Rosa Stock Farm next spring. It will be a mule, however, as Frank Turner, after wasting several years on the old mare trying to get her in foal to various well bred trotting stal- lions, finally concluded as a last resort to mate her with a jack, and she is now in foal beyond any doubt. Lou Milton is 25 years old. and has been barren since she produced a filly by Beau B. in 1901. It is Mr. Turner's intention to mate Lou Milton next spring with his royally bred young stallion Guy Dillon, son of Sidney Dillon and By Guy by Guy Wilkes, second dam By By by Nutwood, and we hope that the old mare may have again formed the breed- nig habit by that time and get safely in foal to the young stallion. She is in fine shape and no one would guess her at more than half her real age. What a candidate this prospective mule should be for the Transylmulia of 1910, and we suggest to Secretary Murray Howe that he make this, the great comedy race of the year, a futurity for three- year-olds. Athasham 2:12, the best four-year-old trotter that has shown up on the Pacific Coast this year, was sold at Sacramento last week by his owner, Geo. L. Warlow of Fresno, to Mr. Louis Bachante of the same place. The price paid was $5275. Mr. War- low had placed the price of $5000 on the horse and the extra $275 was for entrance money in events on the North Pacific Circuit, in which Athasham had already been entered and paid up on. We congratu- late both parties — Mr. Warlow on getting his price on a very high class trotter of his own breeding, and Mr. Bachante on becoming the possessor of the horse most likely to lower the stallion race record of the State, now held by Monterey 2:09%.. Atha- sham is a certain 2:10 trotter, and should be a very valuable horse in the stud after his racing days are ended. He is a member in the male line of the famous Onward family, his sire being Athadon 2:27, grand sire Matadon 9392, and great grandsire On- ward, one of the greatest producing sons of Geo. Wilkes. Athasham has the heavy, wavy mane and tail of the Onward family and while not a large horse, so far as height goes, is a blocky built fellow, of an intensely masculine appearance and nature, and trots his races in the bull dog manner that so many great sires have been noted for. Another good sale was made at Sacramento during fair week. After Tom Smith had won the purse for trotters without records on Wednesday with Vallejo Girl, during which race the mare showed herself to he one of the best gaited trotters to be found any- where. Mr. Frank H. Burke, proprietor of La Siesta Stock Farm, concluded he would like to own her, and asked Mr. Smith for a price. The price, which was not made public, but which was over $2000 and less than $5000. was satisfactory, and on Friday even- ing the mare changed hands and won the $1500 stake for 2:24 class trotters on Saturday in the cardinal of La Siesta. Vallejo Girl had hut two workout miles before Mr. Smith took her to Sacramento to the fair. One was in 2:28 and the other in 2:20. The Vallejo track being in poor shape Mr. Smith would not take the chances of injuring her, but in spite of this lack of work she trotted the gamest sort of races, and on Saturday her fourth and last heat in 2:16% was the fastest of the race, and looked to be the easiest heat of the race for her. Vallejo Girl is a great bred mare, being by the greatest of all sires, McKinney 2:11% out of Daisy S. by McDonald Chief, that is one of the greatest brood mares ever bred in California, being now the dam of six standard performers, all of them trotters. Of these. Tom Smith 2:13% is a full brother to Vallejo Girl, as he is by McKinney. The others are Gen. Vallejo 2:20%, Little Mac (3) 2:27%, Sweet Rosie 2:28%, and Prof. Heald (3) 2:28 that won the Stanford Stake on the same afternoon Vallejo Girl won the 2:24 class. It is a record for one mare to be the dam of two foals that win big stakes on the same day at one meeting. Daisy S. is now twenty-two years old and was sold last year by Mr. Smith to a gentleman in Montana, whose name I do not now recall, for $300. Mr. Smith still owns two of her produce, one the five-year-old stallion Gen. Frisbee 41673, own brother to Tom Smith 2:13% and Vallejo Girl 2:16%, the other a two- year-old filly, own sister to Prof. Heald. Bolivar 2:00% is now the fastest pacer bred in California, and the Eastern horsemen are all saying that in a flight against time he would doubtless be able to beat two minutes. When Monroe Salisbury went up to Humboldt county two years ago and pur- chased this pacing son of the trotter Wayland W. 2:12%, few thought a mile in two minutes would ever be within his reach, but it looks different now. Bolivar is nine years old, a gelding, and in spite of the hard campaigns he made last year and this, is said to be in good shape, and with a little rest would be faster than ever. Bolivar's dam is Belle W., a daughter of Harry Wilkes (Conn's), that was bred way over in New Brunswick or in some place near there. She was brought to California with her dam, the chestnut mare Belle 2:11 by Melbourne King. Belle was a fast pacer and was raced on the Cali- fornia circuit several seasons. She took a mark of 2:15 in 1894 and reduced it two years after to 2:11. Belle's dam was by the inbred Morgan horse All Right, and as Melbourne King's dam was also by an inbred Morgan horse, the combination of Wilkes. Flaxtail and Morgan blood in Bolivar is peculiar. Bolivar is built like a quarter horse. He is now the fastest pacer ever bred in California, Anaconda 2:01% by Knight holding second place. Coney 2:02 by McKinney third, and Directly 2:03% by Direct is in fourth position, while Sir Alhrt S. 2:03% by Diablo, and the old hero Flying Jib 2:04 by Algona, are fifth and sixth respectively. Ted Hayes, who is racing Mr. W. A. Clark Jr.'s horses in Montana, must have the McKinney mare Miss Georgie in good shape as she is showing more speed than ever. After lowering her record to 2:10 in a race she did not win, she came out last week and won the 2:09 pace after Jib had taken the first heat in 2:09%, by reeling off the next two heats in 2:08% and 2:09%. This is the first time 2:10 was ever beaten three times in a race in Montana and is proof that Miss Georgie is all right this year. She is another specimen of the double Wilkes cross, as her dam is by Nutwood Wilkes. The Butte meet- ing started out under difficulties, owing to rain nearly every day for a week, and it was several days before the harness horses had a track fit to race on, but Since the weather settled the time has gen- erally been fast, showing that they are racing for blood and first money up there this year. The mare Elisa S. 2:16% that is the dam of Sir John S. 2:11% and Easter Bell, will be in the great brood mare list before long. Both Sir John S. and Easter Bell are by Diablo, consequently own brother and sister, but the mare is a square good gaited trot- ter, while the stallion is a pacer. Sir John S. is six years old and Easter Bell only four. Elisa S. was foaled in 1SS9 and took her record at Woodland in 1894, when she won the second heat and second money in the 2:27 trot, the race being won by Mar- garet Worth. She is by Alcantara Jr., a son of Al- cantara 729, and her dam was by Friday McCracken and her grandam by Signal. She was bred by John Stevenson of Marysville. Both Easter Bell and Sir John S. are high class animals in looks as well as speed and gait. Of all the trotters that have started this year and not earned records. Easter Bell looks the best prospect to my way of thinking for a 2:10 mark next year. Sir John S. won his races in a manner that impressed me with the idea that 2:08 would not stop him whenever Vance decided to give him a drive, as all his heats were won with consid- erable to spare. I don't want to claim any distinction as a prophet, but it is always a source of satisfaction to have a horse that one likes and writes about, make good one's predictions. I said last week that "Bonnie Steinway will be in front in. fast time before the sea- son is over," and on Monday of this week at Hart- ford he beat a big field of high class pacers in 2:06% the third heat. His dam Bon Bon, by Sim- mons, for whom $10,000 was paid, has proven herself worth the money, and it is too bad she is dead. Her produce that have records are Bonnie Direct 2:05% (sire of Bonalet (3) 2:09%), Bonnie Stein- way 2:06%, Rector 2:10%, and Bonsilene 2:14%. Everyone of the foals of Bon Bon are handsome. I doubt if two such individuals as Bonnie Direct and Bonnie Steinway were ever produced by one mare. One is a black and the other a deep chestnut, and horsemen with one accord pronounce them perfect equine models. Who Is It 2:10%, the gray trotter by Nutwood Wilkes, is dead. He was injured in a road collision a few days ago and died as a result thereof, being owned at the time by Stephen L. Tingley of East Providence. Who Is It was bred by the late A. G. Gurnett of Alameda county, and trained by Al Mc- Donald, who started him the first time at Oakland in 1S98 as a three-year-old in a dash race, which he won in 2:24%. About a month later he started twice at Santa Rosa, winning the first race in two straight heats in 2:16% and 2:12, and the second two days later the same way in 2:14 and 2:1S%. He was the fastest three-year-old trotting gelding of that year, and that winter Sam Gamble bought him for a Cleveland syndicate and took him to the Blue Rib- bon sale where he was sold for over $5000. Out of this transaction there arose a misunderstanding be- tween Mr. Gamble and his Cleveland friends which resulted in some very hot correspondence. Mr. Gamble understood that the profits on the deal were to be equally divided between three parties, but when settlement was made a fourth man was in the syndicate and Gamble's share was therefore much reduced. It took a number of years to reconcile the differences but I heard a few months ago that Sam had received a nice letter from one of the principals and as he allows no man to be more generous than he on such occasions, apologies were made and ac- cepted on all sides and bygones are now bygones in the matter. Who Is It was named in a peculiar way. While he was being worked at the Pleasanton track, the late Joseph Cairn Simpson took a snap shot photograph of him as he was working a fast quar- ter, and the picture appeared in the Breeder and Sportsman over the caption "Who Is It?" Mr. Gur- nett liked the title and gave it to the three-year-old. Who Is It was out of the mare Lassie Jean by Briga- dier, that was also the dam of What Is It 2:11, by Direct that Chas. DeRyder is now campaigning in the Mississippi Valley. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. J. W. Dixon. Alameda — Does a horse winning a heat in a matinee race get a mark? It all depends on the conditions and circumstances. A record can only be made in a public race or in a performance against time according to rule. A public race is defined by the rules as "any contest between horses for purse, premium, stake or wager, or involving admission fees, on any course and in the presence of judges and timers." The rules furth- er say that "time otherwise taken on any track, shall be known as a bar." Section 4 of rule 44 reads as follows: "Records cannot be made or bars in- curred in trials of speed where there is no pool selling, bookmaking or other public betting on the event, no money competed for, no entrance charged or collected from competing horses, no admission fee charged to the gate or grand stanC, and no privil eges of any kind sold. Such performances shall not be considered public races." If the matinee races were according to this rule no record was made or bar incurred by a horse winning a heat. There is a great deal of racing done under the name of matinees, however, where one or more of the provisions of this rule are violated LOUIS STOCK ENDORSES SPREADERS. Mr. I. C. Mosher, the veteran trainer and driver of Los Angeles, is the inventor of the so-called M. & B. knee spreaders for horses that interfere and hit their knees, and I believe it is the best apparatus ever invented for knee knockers. I started my horse Dan S. twice in races and while he was the fastest and gamest horse in both of them, he was defeated because he hit his knees. The third time I started him was at the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' meeting at Woodland, August ISth, in the Pacific Slope Stake, $1500. for 2:20 class pacers. I was advised to try a pair of Mr. Mosher's M. & B. knee spreaders, which I did, and my horse won his race easily in three straight heats in 2:13%. 2:13 and 2:11%. I can therefore recommend these spread- ers to any one in need of them. Very respectfully. LOUIS STOCK. 4607 Agricultural Ave., Los Angeles, CaL California 's favorite hot weather drink is Jackson 'e Napa Soda. Saturday, September 8, 1906] CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. There was a very good attendance on Wednesday, the fourth day of the State Fair, and while the rac- ing program was not very long it was an interesting one. The $500 purse for trotters without records had five starters. Had there been betting. Little Louise would doubtless have been the favorite, but the Boodle mare had her colors lowered by the green mare. Vallejo Girl, a daughter of McKinney, and an own sister to Tom Smith 2:13%. She suffered the little mare by Boodle to take the first heat in 2 : 1 7 14 , and won the next three handily in 2:16%, 2:17% and 2:18. Era by Zombro took third money, and Major Cook, with Pat Davey up, won fourth. The race for roadsters owned by Sacramento horsemen went to Mr. Christie's Briarwood after five closely contested heats had been trotted, Mr. Riley's Aletha R taking two heats. On Thursday the principal race was the $500 purse for pacers without records. The three-year-old stake winner. Magladi. won it easily, not having to beat 2:15%, which was play for her. Bobby Dobbs, owned by J. Wheeler, won the roadster race. On Friday two good races were on the card, and the attendance was increased thereby. The main event was the free-for-all trot, in wnich it was ex- pected Athasham 2:12 and Coronado 2:09% would meet. The McKinney stallion was lame, however, and had to be scratched. Athasham won the race in straight heats rather easily from Princess, the best time being 2:13%, as good as 2:11 over a good track. Third money went to Queer Knight, and fourth to Oro Belmont. The 2:16 pace was conceded to Sir John S.. the good four-year-old by Diablo, and he won it off the reel in 2:13%. 2:13% and 2:13. Kittie D. being placed second in the summary and the three-year-old. McFadyen. third. Prior to the start in this race Kiltie D. and Clara L. were protested on the ground that they were not eligible to the race, having won heats in faster time than 2:16. They both started under protest. Clara L. was distanced, but second, third and fourth money will be tied up until the protest is heard. The claim is made that Kittie D. won a heat in 2:14% at Santa Rosa last October, but Mr. Verilhac claims the time was 2:15%. Should the protest be sustained. McFadyen will be awarded second money, Salva third and Charley J. fourth. Quite a large crowd filled the grandstand on Satur- day, the last day of the Fair. The Stanford Stake for three-year-old trotters, worth about $1,400. and the 2:24 class trot for a $1,500 purse were the at- tractions. But two colts came out to contest for the stake. and according to the conditions 66 2-3 "per cent of the money paid in went to the winner and 33 1-3 per cent to second horse. The race went to Thos. Smith's handsome chestnut colt Prof. Heald by Nutwood Wilkes out of Daisy S.. by McDonald Chief. Prof. Heald won the first and second heats rather handily. but made a break in the third heat and Silver Hunter by Zombro. winner of two heats and second money in the Occident Stake the Saturday previous. won by several lengths. Prof. Heald took the fourth heat easily, however. In the 2:24 trot there were five starters, Vallejo Girl, Little Louise, Era, Easter Bell and Chestnut Tom. The first named had been purchased in the morning from Thos. Smith of Vallejo by Frank H. Burke of San Francisco, and started in his colors with Davey driving. The horses got a f Red Blossom, b. f. by Nushagak (Spencer) 1 6 1 1 Friday, ch. g. by Monroe S. (Davey).. 12 2 3 3 Dr. J., rn. g. by Dr. Hicks (Chad- bourne) 6 4 1 2 2 Lady Shamrock, b. m. by Graver Clay • Durfee) 7 3 4 ro Joe Athby. br. s. by Athby (Leggett) . . 5 6 3 ro Charley J., blk. g. untraced (Perry 1.. 3 7 7 ro Lillian, ch. m. by Sidnioor (Quinn) .... 4 5 5 ro Louisa A., b. m. by Hambletonian Wilkes ( Whitehead I s d Jim Corbitt. b. g. by Seymour Wilkes (Lieginger) d Time — 2:13%. 2:13%, 2:17, 2:17%. 2:23. Monday, August 27. Drummers' Race. $200 — Mr. Schneider's Althea R 1 1 2 1 Mr. Peart's Bobby Dobbs 3 2 1 2 Mr. Clough's Bessie W 2 3 3 3 Time— 2:40, 2:28, 2:31%. 2:33. Occident-Stanford pace. $70 — Magladi. b. f. by Del Norte (Wardl Walkover Time — 2:55. Tuesday, August 28. Trotting, 2:13 class, purse $500 — Coronado, br. s. by McKinney (Durlee).... Ill Princess, b. m. by Eugeneer ( Whitehead) ... 3 2 2 Queer Knight, b. g. by Knight (Williams).. 2 3 4 Oro Belmont, b. g. by Oro Wilkes (Wright) ..443 Time— 2:13%, 2:15, 2:15. Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $500 — John R. Conway, ch. s. by Diablo (Chad- bourne) 1 1 1 Kittie D., ch. m. by Dictatus (Verilhac) 3 2 2 Lady R.. b. m. by Col. K. R. (Waltou) 2 3 3 Clara L., b. m. by Argent (Schwartz) 4 4 4 Economizer, b. m. by Chas. Derby (Silva).. 5 5 5 Time — 2:12%. 2:13, 2:14. Wednesday, August 29. Trotters without records, purse $500 — Vallejo Girl. b. m. by McKinney-Daisy S. by McDonald Chief (Smith) 2 1 1 1 Little Louise, blk. m. by Boodle ( Durfee) .12 2 2 Era, b. m. by Zombro (Williams) 4 3 3 ro Major Cook. b. g. by Chas Derby (Davey) 3 4 4 ro Saddle Rock, b. g. by Monroe Wilkes (Freeman) 5 d Time— 2:17%, 2:16%. 2:17%, 2:21. Roadster Race, purse $100 — Mr. Christie's Briarwood 1 2 2 1 1 Mr. Riley's Althea R 2 112 2 Mr. Dittus' Instructor 3 d Time— 2:29, 2:23%, 2:30, 2:25, 2:26%. Thursday, August 30. Pacers without records, purse $500 — Magladi, b. f. by Del Norte-Laurelia by Caution (Ward) 1 1 1 Friday, ch. g. by Monroe S. I Davey) 2 2 3 Dr. J. rn. g. by Dr. Hicks (Chadbourne) 3 3 2 Jim Corbitt. b. g. by Seymour Wilkes (Leigin- ger) 4 d Marguerite B., br. m. by Bay Bird (Knuckles) 5 d Billy Dooley. blk. g. by Bay Bird (Freeman) d Time— 2:17. 2:18. 2:15%. Roadster Race, purse $100 — Mr. Wheeler's Bobby Dobbs 1 1 1 Mr. Reed's Sir Carlton 2 3 3 Mr. Silva's Lillie L 3 4 2 Mr. Woodworth's Baby Knight 4 2 4 Mr. Norton's Light Bird 5 d Time— 2:31. 2:38%. 2:36%. Friday, August 31. Pacing, 2:16 class, purse $500 — Sir John S., b. s. by Diablo-Elisa S. (Vance) .111 Kjttie D.. ch. m. by Dictatus (Verilhac) 2 2 3 McFadyen. b. c. by Diablo (Hoy) 7 3 2 Salva, b. f. by Dictatus Medium (Whitehead) 3 4 4 Charley J., blk. g. untraced (Perry) 4 6 5 Joe Athby. br. s. by Athby (Leggett) 8 5 6 Economizer, b. m. by Chas. Derby (Silva).. 5 7 7 Clara L., b. m. by Argent (Schwartz) 6 d Time— 2:13%, 2:13%, 2:13. ___ 6 Trotting, free-for-all. purse $500 — Athasham. b. s. by Afhadon-Cora Wicker- sham 1 Walton 1 1 , j Princess, b. m. by Eugeneer (Whitehead).. 3 2 2 Knight, b. g. by Knight 1 Williams).. 2 4 3 Oro Belmont, blk. g. by Oro Wilkes (Wright) 4 3 4 Time— 2:13%. 2:16, 2:17%. Saturday, September 1. Stanford Stake, value $1,425, of which, where but two start. 662-3 per cent to winner, and 33% per cent to second horse. Prof. Heald. ch. c. by Nutwood Wilkes Daisy S. by McDonald Chief (Smith).. 1 1 2 1 Silver Hunter, b. c. by Zombro I Beckers) 2 2 12 Time— 2:24%, 2:28%, 2:29%, 2:28%. Trotting. 2:24 class, purse $1.500 — Vallejo Girl. b. m. by McKinney-Daisy S., by McDonald Chief (Davey) 5 1 1 1 Little Louise, br. m. by Boodle (Durfee). . 13 3 2 Era. b. m. by Zombro (Williams) i 2 2 ro Easter Bell. b. m. by Diablo (Renattii 3 4 4 ro Chestnut Tom, cb. s. by Nutwood Wilkes (Algeo) 4 5 w Time— 2:17%. 2:17%. 2:16%. 2:16%. Time Performances. To beat 2:25, pacing — Billy Dooley. blk. g. by Bay Bird-Maggie O. I Freeman ) won Time— 2:14%. To beat 2:25, pacing — Instructor, b. g. by Daedalion ( Freeman 1 . . . . Won Time— 2:21%. To beat 2:30. trotting— Zomitella, br. m. by Zombro (Beckers) Won Time — 2:29%. "I am well satisfied with the Fair this year." said Secretary Filcher in an interview with a Sacra- mento newspaper representative on Sunday after the Fair closed. "Considering the time that I had to do this in. and the work of making out last year's re- port, which I found waiting for me when I entered office, I consider that the showing is very creditable. "Every exhibitor has gone away pleased and re- solved to come back next year with a bigger and finer exhibit. We have accomplished one thing that I want to lay particular stress on. We have over- come in a large measure the fixed prejudice ol haps a majority of the public on which we depend for our gate receipts. Nobody can come to me this year and say. "This is a Sacramento show, a mean little gambling institu- tion from which the bookmakers reap the only profit. Every part of the Fair has been conducted along clean, legitimate lines, and for the first time in at least six years we have had a representative State Fair that has been a pleasure alike to exhibitors and the public. It has been not only a pleasure, but a source of new information. Everybody that came learned something about the State that they never knew before. "Every exhibitor, whether as an individual or representing a county, has gone away enthusiastic. Harry Muddox. who has managed the Sacramento county exhibit, has asked for the same space they had this year, and half of the east wing for the next Fair. San Diego wants the same space and : square feet besides. Plumas and Butte counties hav« requested me to reserve besides the space occupied this year at least 1.200 square feet more. They pro- pose to place there a feature, showing the topography of the two counties. A member of the Chamber of Commerce at Stockton has asked me to remind him earlier next year and he will gather together a fine exhibit for San Joaquin county. "One thing I think is almost certain: There will be a poultry-house built out near the livestock sheds, and the poultry will be placed there instead of the pavilion. This will give us room for more agricul- tural exhibits in the latter place or for an aquarium if we decide to build one. "But the thing that pleases me most this year is that we have raised the Fair above the field of criti- cism. The Fair has been its own justification. It needs no apology, and has received praise enough and to spare." Mr. Filcher gives the following oflicial statement of the receipts of the Fair: Exhibitors' entry money paid in the park. . . .$ 215.00 Exhibitors' entry money paid in pavilion.... 665.00 Gate receipts at park 2.401.20 Gate receipts at the pavilion 3,500.73 Total $6,781.93 Last year's gross receipts were $7.74" THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 8, 190G -J-M-i-M-i-M-**** -MWM"!*- I NOTES AND NEWSI Next week the horses trot and pace at Salinas. Hollister will hold a three-day meeting following Salinas. Who Is It 2:1014 died recently in Rhode Island. He was by Nutwood Wilkes 2:10%. Daisy Direct, a half sister to Consuela S. 2:07%, was given a time record of 2:19 at Goshen, New York, half mile track two weeks ago. Daisy Direct is by Direct 2:05% and out of the old mare Daisy Nutwood by Nutwood. McHenry has won the three largest stakes of the year for class trotters— the $10,000 M. and M. with Ann Direct, the $9000 Massachusetts and the $10,000 Charter Oak with Nutboy. The Los Angeles Harness Horse Association that made such a fine success of its July meeting, hopes to give even a better one this fall. When the horses are back from the East and the racing is over up north there should be enough horses on the coast to fill a good program. The Los Angeles association is alive and will offer the purses and we have no doubt the horsemen will respond. The Breeders' Association cleaned up a neat profit of a little over $1000 on its meeting given at Woodland, August 15th to 18th. Miss Georgie 2:08%, pacing, by McKinney is one of the new records made at the Butte meeting. Charley Belden won again at Dubuque, Iowa, August 28, defeating Gulvallis Directum, the horse that won from him in the five-heat race at Gales- burg. Charley Belden won his Dubuque race in straight heats and Gulvallis Directum got fourth money. Mollie Button, the Alex Button mare owned by Fred Cornehl, is racing well on the Montana cir- cuit and has been a close second in several fast races. Big crowds have been in attendance at the Butte meeting, although rain interfered with the racing the first week. Dr. Frasse won a good race at Dubuque and re- duced his record to 2:11% in the third and last heat Victor Verilhac is making many inprovements in his stables on Fell street, near Baker, and the Dex- ter Prince Stables are now as fine as any in the city. Babbie 2:13 in Charley DeRyder's string is by Welcome 2:10% out of an own sister to Cricket 2:10. Babbie is a full sister to Cavalier 2:11%. She is owned by Mr. H. W. Meek of San Lorenzo. Nut Boy won the $10,000 Charter Oak. time 2:07%. Best Mack Mack was third money in the Charter Oak stake last Monday. Brilliant Girl won a good race at Hartford last Wednesday, beating a big field. Her fastest heat was 2:10%. El Milagro, the McKinney gelding bred by Ru- dolph Jordan of this city and sold in New York as a yearling for $600, is a great race horse this year. He won three heats last Wednesday at Hart- ford in 2:09%, 2:10% and 2:12, beating a field of eight good trotters. Charles Scott, who owns a stock range on the mountains south of Livermore, is the owner of a horse and two mares whose combined ages is eighty-seven years. The younger of the two mares is twenty-six years old and now has a sucking colt oy her side, which is the first she has had in twenty years. John S. Phippeu writes as follows from Mayfield, where he is now located: "I note in the last Breeder where it said owing to circumstances Mr. P. H. Mc- Evoy was compelled to drive his own horse in his race at Woodland. I want to state that Mr. McEvoy came to Woodland fully equipped to drive his own horse in his race as he always has done, and under no circumstances did he intend for any one else to drive him. He thinks he is pretty fair in the bike himself." August Erickson of Portland, Oregon, sends us some very handsome photographs, among them one of his famous pacing mare Dictatress 2:08% with a foal at foot by the great pacing stallion Hal B. 2:04%. Mr. Erickson has some good youngsters by Hal B. for sale. See advertisement. Barney Simpson is now located at Pleasanton and is prepared to take a few colts to work and break. Mr. Simpson is one of the best colt breakers in the business and will guarantee satisfaction to those en- trusting youngsters to his care. His terms are rea- sonable. Ed. R. Smith, who started the horses at the Wood- land and State Fair meetings, will officiate in the same capacity at Salinas next week. 2:08% is now the record of Senator Helman's good McKinney gelding Mack Mack. Gratt 2:02%, the horse that beat Bolivar 2:00%, is by Grattan and out of Molly Hicks, a mare by Prompter, second dam Lady Bishop by Iowa Chief, and third dam Nelly, a fine road mare, but pedigree untraced. The Prompter blood does get to the front when it meets the proper cross. Directum 2:05% now has six representatives in the 2:10 list. The three miles in 2:00%, 2:02% and 2:03%, the first won by Bolivar and the next two by Gratt, breaks all previous records for three heats. The blood of Guy Wilkes 2:15% was quite proni- iuent last week, Bolivar 2:00% being a great grand- son; Charles Belden 2:08%, the fastest "new" trot- ter, being a grandson, while the second dam of Co- chato (3) 2:11% was a daughter of the son of George Wilkes. The announcement comes from Lexington that Charles Marvin has decided to retire from the turf and sell his stock. Over thirty years ago Marvin made his name with the mighty Smuggler. Later on he captured a majority of the championships for Palo Alto. When he retired from that famous Cali- fornia farm he went to Messrs. Miller &. Sibley, and when that great breeding establishment was closed out, he returned to Lexington and opened a stable of his own. All horsemen will wish the veteran a pleasant and healthy old age. Allie Wilkes 6225 by George Wilkes 2:22 and bet- ter known as Newton's Allie Wilkes, died at Toledo, Ohio, a few days ago, aged 26 years. He was doing active stud duty up till a short time of his death, which was caused through an accident. He was bred by W. L. Simmons of Lexington, Ky., and was the sire of 22 standard trotters and pacers. Chimes and Oakland Baron 2:09% are the only two sires that have two trotters with records under 2:07. While the first named has three with records faster, yet only two of them ever raced as fast, these being The Abbot 2:03%, whose best record in a race was 2:06, and The Monk 2:05%. Oakland Baron's two are Lady Gail Hamilton 2:06% and Rhythmic 2:06%. — Sports of the Times. How about Sidney Dillon? Hasn't his daughter Lou Dillon 1:5S% a race record to wagon of 2:04% and another daughter, Dolly Dillon, a race record of 2:06%? Charley DeRyder has won about 25 races this season. Tiverton 2:04% will be fired in both of his ailing legs and laid up for the season. The 2:00 pace at Lexington will have quite a big field of starters. A. E. Ashbrook, secretary of the Kansas City Horse Show Association, died suddenly on the 15th instant of heart failure. He was one of the first promoters of horse shows in the West. He founded the Horse Show Monthly many years ago and later established Bit and Spur. He was forty-five years old. Will Logan has sold his interest in The Trotter and Pacer to his partner, S. Toman. Charley Belden 2:08% is the fastest green trotter of the year. Charley DeRyder worked Sunbeam 2:12% a mile in 2:10 at Galesburg last week before a large crowd of trainers. Al Thomas is the champion hard-luck trainer. Nathan Strauss, Stein and Ben Axworthy went lame. Bonanza has been a disappointment and Irish is dead. Mainsheet, whose legs were looked on with suspicion, is the reliable horse of the stable. Axtell, the great trotting stallion, was placed in his grave at the door of the private stable at War- ren Park, which had been his home since that day in 1SS9, when a few hours after he made the world stallion record of 2:12, he was bought for $105,000, the highest price ever paid for a horse. With Ax- tell were buried some of his stall articles and his blankets were wrapped about him. Mr. Ijams says he will have a suitable monument erected. The black stallion, Director Joe by Director 2:17, out of Josephine Young, dam of Joe Patchen 2:01%, has at last landed in the 2:10 list with a record of 2:09% to his credit One winter a few years ago Director Joe, then a three-year-old, was the sensa- tion at the Jewett track and local horsemen marked him down at that time as a 2:10 candidate. Owing to an injured leg he has been a long time verifying the predictions made regarding him. He is not only a fast and game pacer, but he is also one of the best looking horses to be seen in the Grand Circuit this year. Harry Stinson, trainer for Cruickston Park Farm, breeds trotters on his own account, and some fast ones are to his credit in the breeding roster. He has recently bought, to use as a brood mare, the chestnut mare Mary Best 2:12% by Guy Wilkes 2:15%, dam Montrose by Sultan 2:24. Mary Best was a good race mare and is an own sister to that other good race' mare, Muta Wilkes 2:11. Mr. Stin- son will probably breed Mary Best to The Beau Ideal 2:15%, as he has that beautiful son of Dare Devil in Brantford, Ont, having leased him for breeding purposes last spring. The yearling colt Walter Dillon by Sidney Dillon, dam Guycara 2:18% by Guy Wilkes 2:15%, next dam Biscara (dam of 5) by Director 2:17, has been sold by Sterling R. Holt, Indianapolis, Ind., to Wallior Bros., Opelousas, La. Price reported $2000. The Riverside Driving Club is preparing a splen- did card for the meet which will be held on its track on September 10. Admission to both the grounds and the grandstand will be free and everything will be done by the association to make an enjoyable af- ternoon for those attending. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. It's the best. A county fair will be given in Alturas this month, beginning September 24th and continuing six days. The fair will contain a large number of exhibits of the agricultural products of the county. At the time that the fair is being held the Alturas Jockey Club will run a series of races for all horses pre- sented for entry. This organization has hung up purses aggregating $3000 for the six days' speed program. This latter feature has always proved a far more attractive one than the fair proper, and visitors come from great distances to see the races. The officers of the fair are: James T. Negley, presi- dent; B. F. Lynip, secretary; C. A. Estes, treasurer; James T. Laird and William Armstrong, directors. Of the Jockey Club, J. H. Derevan is president and C. A. Raker secretary. o . Stanley Adderly, importer carriage and harness sponges, now at 2103 Pine st, San Francisco, Cal. : Saturday. September S, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN While every department lor the coming Kings county fair is receiving the best of attention, those in charge of the race meet are keeping up their end of the string and are meeting with the best of suc- cess. Word from horsemen in Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo says that several strings of horses will shortly be sent to Hanford and with fast material and fair management the races will prove one of the most attractii of the fair, which opens at tianford, October 1st. The horse show at the Spokane Interstate Fair, which opens September 24. will be one of the chief features of this exposition. More prizes are offered and already more exhibitors have agreed to come with horses enough to make a department greater than the horse department has been at any former fair. Manager Robt. H. Cosgrove is planning special features in order lo give all the visitors a better op- portunity to set- these fine animals. One arrange- ment which he is making is to have the judging o. the carriage, draft and coach horses in the open field in trout of the grandstand on different after- noons of the fair. This work will go on while racing is in progress, but it will enable thousands of people who usually do not get around to the horse stalls an opportunity to see these beautiful animals. Mr. Cosgrove also intends to have a parade of all the livestock some day of the fair. Arrangements for the annual State Fair, to be held at North Yakima. Washington, September 17 to 22, are being rapidly perfected. Everything is progress- ing favorably and the management expresses itself as especially pleased with the present indications for the success of the event. This year the fair commission is offering $50,000 in purses and prem- iums. In the stock department alone $8000 will be distributed among the owners of blooded stock in the Northwest. Indications are that there will be ccellent exhibit in the stock department, which der the superintendency of Professor W. D. of the faculty of the Washington State Col- al Pullman. The exhibit has always been good in this department, but this year, the secretary of the commission states, will see the finest lot of prize cattle and other stock ever exhibited in the Northwest. A great deal of interest is being mani- fested in the racing meet for the fair. Over 100 horses have already been entered to start in the various races during the week. As two $1000 stake - have been hung up by the commission, horses i >i only to be brought from the different West- ern States, but many from the Eastern States will compete. Ray Meade of Hollister owns a fine Searchlight colt, which was injured recently by the youngster trying to jump a fence. It is thought no permanent injury will result, however. Fred H. Chase & Co. will hold some high-class sales of standard bred horses this fall at the new sales pavilion on Valencia street. A consignment of young Zombro's is being considered, and if they are sent those who buy will be lucky. The Zombros' are worth more and more every year. The very handsome black saddle horse owned by Col. John iieale of Santa Barbara and known to frequenters of the beach there, recently died from the effects of a bite by a rattlesnake. Nutboy, the fast trotter that has won some of the best races on the Grand Circuit, is owned by that famous little actress who delighted San Fran- ciscans many years ago, Lotta Crabtree, the donator of the famous Lotta Fountain to this city. Jerry Keating, the clever huntsman of the San Mateo County Hunt Draghounds, is slowly but surely- losing his sight. Noted occulists are baffled by the peculiar ailment of the horseman, which they diag- nose as being caused by paralysis of the optic nerves. The sight is practically gone from one eye and the other is badly impaired. The injury is supposed to have been caused by a fall from a horse. Keating was thrown some time since while schooling a hunter over the jumps. He fell on the back of his head and the trouble developed in his eyes shortly after that. Keating was one of the neatest horse- men in America, gaining his experience in the hunting field in the Meadow Brook country. Keat- ing had had charge of the San Mateo county hounds for years and is a favorite with the millionaire sportsmen the;e. They have retained the most skillful specialists in an effort to sestore his sight. "Marque" wrote the following about Charley De- Ryder before the Galesburg meeting at winch he drove several winners: The success that Charley DeRyder has had with his California stable this year has been uncommon. He has nine horses in hi string, three of which. Sunbeam 2:12%, Ad 2:11% and Dr. Frasse 2:12%, belonging in practically the same class, cut the number of possible s each weeU down to seven horses. He has ,aced eight weeks, won 21 races, bi , ,ril 11 times, fourth 3 times, and unplaced but i nines, am of his horses are in fine condition and are. 10 my way of thinking, far better off than the pampered racers who wire not ready to go lo the races till thi ot August. What DeKyder has done may be taken as an example by those who are inclined to wait till fall to get their horses ready, rather than sunt in and get a lot of easy money at the earl) races, lout them into condition instead ot working them to death. Angus Pointer's brilliant performance at Pough- keepsie last month caused his owner. State Si Geoige E. Whitney ot New Hampshire, to issue a.i informal challenge to Dan Patch, Audubon Boy, me Broncho or any other harness horse in America. He says he is willing 10 make the stakes $2u,uuo a side. These big matches seidom materialize, and it > erally lucky for tne challengers that they do not. If these two-minute pacers should hook up with Dan Patch when he is going one of his miles in below 1:68 their heads would swim and their feet get badly- tangled. ere is a two-year-old filly at Readville track that is attracting much attention by her sp< ed as well as by her breeding. She is by Direct 2:051,2, out of Meudolita, the mare by Mendocino that took a record ot liiuGt/i pacing the other day. The filly is owned by norace Chenery of Belfast, Maine. THE CRABTREES AND NUT BOY. The following interesting gossip about Nut winner of the Massachusetts and the Charter Oak stakes, and his owners, Jack and Lotta Crabtree, is from the pen oi the Horse Review's Boston cor- respondent. As "Lotta" is the little lady and favor- ite actress who gave Lotta's Fountain to San Fran- cisco (which was untouched by the earthquake or ttre) the story will be of special interest to our readers: New England carried off its share of the glory during the week at Readville. The banner one of all was, of course, the victory of Nut Boy in the $9uuo Massachusetts trot. It was not a surprise, as we rather anticipated he was the best one in the list of starters. 1 think it generally known that he is the property of "Lotta" and her brother. Jack Crabtree, of this city and with a stock farm in Squantum, Mass. Both have been prominent in the theatrical world for years past. "Lotta" accumulated a fortune while on the stage, from which she retired some time ago, and in real estate ventures; her property in Boston alone now amounts to nearly a million dollars in value. It takes in the Park Theater, Cecil and Lexington hotels, besides the entire corner of Wash- ington and Boylston streets, right in the heart of the city. It was only a few years ago that Brother Jack became interested in the trotters and pacers. For a couple of seasons he had the toughest of luck, never turning a win with his stable, but in no way did it discourage him. A funny thing is that in about every instance he has hung onto the horses he bought, hav- ing now a sort of a horse haven. A case in point is the gelding Roan Wilkes. There is no chance of his ever being good to race, though he has a world of speed, the trouble being a lameness somewhere in his hind quarters which causes him to carry his body sideways when asked to trot at full speed. Thoroughly convinced of this the past spring he had a long talk with his sister, "Lotta." and his wife, for be it known the horses are really a big fam- ily affair. It was decided it would be for the best to sell the gelding at the "Down East" sale at Readville in May. so the horse was entered. Before the time of sale Jack left for the south, believing Roan Wilkes would have a new owner shortly. On the morning of the day he was to go under the hammer Mrs. Crabtree sent for J. Henry Nay and asked him to see Mr. Tipton and have the gelding withdrawn and to settle all charges. Nay asked her reasons and told her the truth about the value of Roan Wilkes. She informed him that she already knew of his trouble, and how she and "Lotta" had talked the matter over and were afraid somebody might buy him that would lead to his getting into the hands of those who would abuse him. This they could not bear to think of, so they had decided 10 take him out of the sale and give him a life of leisure on the farm. And In the pasture he is running to-day, with a roomy box stall ready for the winter months. But about Nut Boy. As a four-year-old he was sold to Dr. Spalding of Decatur, under the name of Benjaline and was found so rank and erratic that he hud to be run against a building to stop him Young Spalding got tired of the fun. and the horse was purchased by a dealer named Bates of Richmond. Va., who, in turn, disposed of the animal to a man who worked in a locomotive works at that place, and for a season was driven on the road. But the horse's disposition did not improve. and be fell into the hands of J. C. Smith of Rich- mond. Va., who sold him for $225 to R. P. Souther of Dorchester. Mass. The gelding remained around Bos- ton several months. A Dorchester man had a chance to buy him for $135, but passed him by because of the stories told of his s|*ed, which he thought un- true. Finally he became the property of a Phila- delphia dealer. He was purchased later by B. F. Slater of Crondale. Pa., without a guarantee of any- kind. Slater finally prevailed upon George llinde- mayer to buy the horse for $500. On May 2.",. 1905. Stote Clark took the horse to Point Breeze and C. N. Payne, after having him four days, drove him a quarter in 32 seconds and to the half in 1:03. Last season Nut Boy started twelve times, winning nine of his races and in the fall was bought by Mr. Crab- tree for $5000. He was a valuable addition to the Crabtree string. Mr. Crabtree, his wife and sister, "L nt the greater part of last winter at Savannah, Ga., and the string of horses was wintered there. It was at that time that "Lotta" first saw Nut Boy. It became "Lotta's" daily custom to feed him and spend an hour or more in the stable. Before the victory at the Readville track on Fri- day in the Massachusetts, Lotta" was confident that he would win. The floral horseshoe that was given Nut Boy after the race had hidden in its center a small photograph of the famous actress. This pretty compliment was conceived by Mrs. Jack Crabtree. who said: "Lotta. you prophesied more truly than we knew, and this must be your horseshoe that goes to our Nut Boy today." I was sure that Nut Hoy would win that race," said "Lotta" that afternoon. "I think that mj brother also shared my belief, although he did nut express the confidence that I did. The track was heavy and when the toe weights were removed from the horse eed was lowered. This fault was remedied. however, and the magnificent victory of my Nut Boy- followed. "I take quite a lot of satisfaction in calling him 'my' Nut Boy. You see, ever sine* he has been in my brother's stable I have always taken care of him. I mean by that that 1 have fed him and talked to him. "Nut Boy has a great future. I feel sure, and I am going to see him in every race that he enti possible." "Do you think that your brother would sell Nut Boy?" I asked her. "Do I think he would sell Nut Boy?" related "Lotta." "No, I don't think he would. You see. he thinks more of his horses than a gieat many men do. and oftentimes I don't believe that he thinks of their money value at all. They are all like good, old friends to him. and he treats them just as if they could un- derstand everything. No. I don't think he would sell Nut Boy." One might easily see that animal lovers live at Crabtree Farm. There are fifteen beautiful dogs about the place. Russian hounds. Irish Setters and Boston Terriers. They have superb kennels near the house and receive much attention from Mr. and Mrs Crabtree and "Lotta." In her retirement "Lotta" has plenty of time to devote to her animal friends. She is happy and care free, and although she enjoys a busy life in New York in the winter months, she lives the simple life" in summer. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Soda. The first-class hotel of Victoria. B. C, is the Driard. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 8, 1906 THE READVILLE MEETING. The Grand Circuit meeting at Readville, Mass., ened on Monday, August 20, and there was plenty excitement for the first day. One of the auction- rs was arrested, but there was pool selling all the y. There were three events on the card for the iy and two of them on the plan of each heat a ice, while the Futurity event was contested on the d plan of heats. The first event of the day was le Blue Hill stake of $1,500 for the 2:30 trotters, ith Brilliant Girl as the great favorite in each heat. i the first heat Brilliant Girl's sulky wheel hit that £ Czarina Dawson, which caused the favorite to go ) a break, but Curry caught her in time to secure econd place to Captain Bacon, and the pace was so ot that the Captain was forced to lower his record a 2:10%. In the second heat of the Blue Hill the river of Captain Bacon, Dr. Day, was unseated and lurphy was put up, but the best that could be done pas to land the Captain in third place, with Exton iecond to Brilliant Girl, who was first under the wire. Srilliant Girl trotted the third heat in 2:09%, with Sxton again second, while the Captain had to be mntent with last place. The time made by Brilliant lirl in the final heat was a new record for her and vas within a half second of the record for the event. n the 2:10 pace the gelding My Star was made a avorite and he had no apparent difficulty in annex- ng the event in straight heats. There were thir- ,een starters, and the first heat was in 2:05%, and Hy Star was forced to it by the bay mare Phalla. Phe last event of the day was for the American Jorse Breeders' Futurity, for foals of 1904, trotting, !1,800. The summaries of the three events follow: Aug. 20—2:30 class trot, $1500— Brilliant Girl, b. m. by Jas Madison (Curry) 2 11 3apt Bacon, b. s. (Day) 1 3 8 Exton, 5-2-2; Marjorie, 3-4-3; Czarina Dawson, 1-5-5; Lucretia, 8-7-4; Sister Collette, 6-6-7; Ann Di- rect, 7-8-6. Time— 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:09%. 2:10 class pace, $400 each heat — Hy Star, ch. g. (McHenry) 1 1 1 3halla, b. m. (Gatcomb) 2 6 2 Aintree, 4-2-11; Stiletto C, 5-10-3; Billy Walters Fr., 10-3-8; Pearl Tipping, 6-4-5; Moore, 13-5-4; Mercy He, 11-12-6; Fred R., 7-9-7; Bonalet, 12-7-10; Italia, i-8-9; Bonnie Wilkes, 9-11-dr; Miss Gay, 3-ds. Time— !:05%, 2:06%, 2:07. American Horse Breeders' Futurity, trotting, ,1,800— ?atana, b. f. by Bingen, dam by Sultan (Nolan) 1 1 31ue Hill, b. c. by Bingen (Titer) 3 2 U Bingen, b. c. by Bingen (Hogan) 2 3 Time— 2:26%, 2:20%. The Grand Circuit harness races at Readville were sailed off on account of rain on the second day of ;he meeting. On Wednesday, August 22, there were several features to the day's sport — one the arrest of six nen under the charge of bookmaking, the defeat of irdelle for the first time in the Grand Circuit and :he winning of the American Horse Breeders' Fu- :urity for three-year-old trotters, for a purse of $7,000. rhis is really the first of the great Futurities of the year. First choice for the event was centered in jay Bingen, but as he appeared it was noticed that tie was lame. He remained in second place in the First heat to the back stretch when he moved up and took a slight lead at the turn — half a length, then Sochato came up very strong and challenged for the lead, causing the favorite to go to a break, and then beat him to the wire in 2:11%, with Gay Bingen second, and Ed. Custer fourth. In the second heat Ed. Custer laid at the wheel of Cochato, and on the far turn Cochato went up in the air, and it was easy from there to the wire for the Western horse, who finished in 2:13%, with Cochato second and Gay Bin- gen fifth. Before the third heat was called Gay Bingen was drawn, as well as Suzette Baron, who had finished last in both heats. In the final heat it was nothing but Ed. Custer all the time, as he took the lead at the word and was never headed during the heat, while the time was 2:14%. The Norfolk, $3,000, for the 2:08 pacers, found a prime favorite in Ardelle, the Geers entry, but in the first heat Driver Cox laid right close to the favorite during the first half and then went into the lead and held it to the wire in 2:03%, thus lowering the time for the stake, which was previously 2:04%, held by Morning Star. The next two heats were in slower time, but Argot Boy secured them quite handily. In the 2:12 trot El Milagro had the speed to take the event in straight heats, and only in the third heat did the bay gelding have a hard battle on his fiands, when Jenny Scott took up the fight and pressed him quite hard through the mile. The re- sults for the third day of the meeting follow: Aug. 22—2:08 class, pacing, $3000— Argot Boy, b. g. by Argot Boy (Cox) 1 1 1 Hal 0, ch. g. (Benyon) 3 2 2 Ardelle, br. m. (Geers) 2 4 3 Prince Hal, 5-3-4; Daphne Direct, 4-7-6; Judex, 6-6-65; Captain Derby, 7-5-7; Miss Adbell, 9-8-9; Bon- anza, 10-9-8; Black Bird, 8-dr; Ed. C, dis. Time— 2:03%, 2:04%, 2:05%. 2:12 class, trotting, purse $1200 — El Milagro, b. g. by McKinney (Lasell) ..111 Exalted, b. h. (McMahon) 2 3 4 Charlie T., blk. g. (Curry) 3 2 6 Jenny Scott, b. m. (McHenry) 5 5 2 Frank A., 6-7-3; Paul Kruger, 7-4-5; Morn, 4-6-dr; Ann Direct, dis. Time— 2:10%, 2:12, 2:11%.. American Horse Breeders Futurity, 3-year-olds, trotting, purse $7000, two in three — Ed. Custer, ch. h. by Baronmore (Chandler) 4 11 Cochato, b. h. by Todd (Dickerson) 1 2 2 Noma, 3-3-3; Quisetta, 5-4-4; Gay Bingen, 2-5-dr; Suzette Baron, 6-6-dr. Time— 2:11%, 2:13%, 2:14%. The fourth day of the meeting, August 23, fur- nished a good card of three races ana they were well contested, but the feature of the day was the contest for The Ponkapoag purse of $4,000, for the 2:10 trot- ters, which Geers and the black mare Golddust Maid took in straight heats. There were eight starters in the event, but the others were not in it with the Silverthorne mare, as she won almost as she pleased, and Geers held the mare back in each heat until he turned into the home stretch, when he com- menced his drive which was productive of fast fin- ishes each time, and two of the heata were a quarter of a second slower than the time made in the event last year by Ethel's Pride — the neats being in 2:07%, 2:08%, 2:07%. The 2:16 trot found Totara a prime favorite over the field, and she did not dis- appoint her backers, as she took the heats straight off the reel in 2:10%, 2:11% and 2:11%. The first heat she took quite easily, and the same may be said of the second, but in the third it required a hard drive to beat out Lady Resolute, who finished at her sulky wheel. Wesley Baron, of the Geers string, in the second heat made a standstill break near the half, but he was started again and finished inside the distance, but he hobbled off the; track on three legs and was drawn before the next heat was called, and on examination it was found that he had broken a forward tendon. The American Horse Breeders' Futurity for the three-year-old pacers, two in three, had but two starters, and it was rather one-sided, as Brenda Yorke had the speed to win in straight heats in 2:13 and 2:12%. The details of the day's racing follow: Aug. 23 — The Ponkapoag, for 2:10 trotters, $4,000— Golddust Maid, blk. m. by Silverthorne (Geers) 1 1 1 Oro, blk. g. by Little Corporal (McCarthy) ..722 Mack Mack, b. h. by McKinney (Hellman) 2 6 6 Roberta, 3-3-4; Van Zandt, 4-4-3; Watson, 5-7-5; Helen Norte, 6-5-7; Alexander, dis. Time — 2:07%, 2:08%, 2:07%. 2:16 trot, $1,200— Totara, b. m. by Bingen (Tited) 1 1 1 Lady Resolute, b. m. by Allerton (Lasell) ..332 O. H. W., b. g. by Wilstar (McCadthy) 4 2 3 Grace Cameron 2 4 ro Wesley Baron 5 5 dr Time— 2:10%, 2:11%, 2:11%. American Breeders' Futurity, three-year-old pacers, $1,000, two in three — Brenda Yorke, b. f. by Moko (Nuckols) 1 1 John Ward, b. c. by Bingen (Fowler) 2 2 Time— 2:13, 2:12%. On Friday, August 24, the great event of the day was The Massachusetts for the 2:14 trotters for $9,000, divided $3,000 for each heat, and this is re- garded as the great race of the meeting. There were about six thousand in attendance and they wisnessed some very good racing in each of the three events which made up the card for the day. In The Massa- chusetts there was a big field of starters, and Nut Boy, the bay gelding by Nutpine, won the big end of the purse by walking the first and second heats, while the second heat went to Dr. Chase. It was the eleventh renewal of the stake, hut the heavy track prevented the record made in the event last year of 2:06%, made by Sadie Mac, from being oeaten or even equaled. The first heat went to Nut Boy in quite an easy fashion in 2:09%, but in the second heat there was a change. On getting the word Nut Boy went into the lead, but as he entered the first turn he slipped and went to a bad break, which placed him so far back that McHenry had to work hard to beat the flag, and Dr. Chase took the heat in 2:10%. In the third heat Nut Boy went into the lead from the word and was never headed afterwards, winning in 2:10%. In every heat there was a battle royal for second place, and in the first heat Dr. Strong secured the place. Imperial Allerton was successful in the second and in the third The Phantom, Betty Brook, Morone and Allie Jay were all lined up across the track and about two lengths behind the winner. For the Readville $3000 purse for the 2:08 trotters Angiola was made the favorite by the sports, and in the first heat Mainsheet led to the half and then going to a break was passed by Angiola, who won in 2:09%, with Mainsheet fifth. In the second heat Mainsheet was at himself and won in 2:09%, while the favorite Angiola went to a break about fifty yards from the start, and she was far behind the distance flag when it fell. The third heat was all Mainsheet, who won in 2:09%. By winning the one heat Angiola secured $700, even if she was distanced in the second heat. The 2:13 pace was a very exciting event and the finishes in each heat were sensational. The first and third heats were taken by Wilson Addington in 2:09% and 2:08, with Vesta Boy pressing him to the limit and the second heat went to Princess Helen in 2:05%, but she was unable to finish better than in eighth place in the other heats. But in the last she was in the lead a furlong from the wire when she went to a bad break and lost out. The day's summaries were as follows: The Massachusetts, 2:14 trot, $9000, divided $3000 each heat — Nut Boy, b. g. by Nut Pine (McHenry) 1 12 1 Dr. Chase, ch. g. by Dietetic (Murphy) 3 1 6 Allie Jay, b. m. by Jayhawker (Kenney) ... 2 3 5 Imperial Allerton, 5-2-8; The Phantom, 10-6-2; Betty Brook, 4-10-3; Morone, 7-4-4; Kingstress, 11-5-10; Jack Wilkes, 6-7-12; Bowcatcher, 8-9-7; Grattan Bells, 12- 8-11; Larabie Rose, 9-11-9; Nancy Nelson, ds; Sister Collette, ds; Silence, ds. Time— 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:10%. The Readville, 2:08 trot, $3000, divided $1000 each heat — Mainsheet, blk. h. by Director General (A. Thomas) 1 2 1 Angiola, b. m. by Gregory the Great (Ames) 1 ds Turley, br. g. by French Plate (Geers) 2 4 2 Leonardo, 3-2-3; John Caldwell, 4-3-4; Lisonjero, 6-5-5; Judge Green, ds. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:09%. 2:13 pace, $1200, divided $400 each heat — Wilson Addington, b. h. by Coastman (Cox) 1 2 ] Princess Helen, b. m. by The Be&u Ideal (McDonald) 8 1 8 Vesta Boy, ch. g. by Monte Vista (Murphy) 2 3 2 Legateer, 3-4-3; Spill, 4-5-4; Hidalgo, 7-9-5; Inston, 5-S-9; Owaissa, 6-6-7; Isabell, 10-7-6; Melpomine, 9- 11-10; Mendolita, 11-10-ds. Time— 2:09%, 2:05%, 2:08. On Saturday the Neponset stake for the 2:06 pacers was the grand event, and it will pass down as one of the great events of the year, for in it one world's record was beaten and another one equalled. A grand surprise came in the first heat when Bolivar, the bay California gelding, went the mile in 2:00%, thus equalling the great mile of Prince Alert, made at Memphis, and the fastest mile ever paced in com- petition, while the two remaining heats were in the fast time of 2:02% and 2:03%— the fastest three heats ever made in a race. The previous record was made by Anaconda and Coney, both Californians, in their race at Detroit in 1901, and the time was 2:02, 2:02% and 2:03%. The second and third heats of the event were won by Gratt. Bolivar finished third in the second heat and was distanced in the third. The pace was terrific in the initial heat, with quarters and halves at a two-minute gait were easily made by the field, which was made up of seven horses and there was not one of them that showed that they did not have some speed in reserve. In the first heat The Friend was in the lead until they com- menced the drive for the wire, when Bolivar beat him, with Gratt third. In the second heat The Friend again set the pace and led to the distance when Gratt passed him and won by a head, and in the last heat Gratt showed up more strongly than his field and won, and in this heat Bolivar went to a break and could not be caught soon enough to save his distance. In the 2:02 pace Angus Pointer won the first two heats in 2:05% and 2:02%, with Ner- volo pushing him in the first and John M. in the sec- ond heat, and in the third heat he went to a break and had hard work to save his distance, while Baron Grattan won in 2:04%. The third race was for the Saturday, September 8, 1906] 2:18 trotters and it went in straight heats to Billie H. in 2:12%, 2:11% and 2:10%. The days racing follows: The Neponset, 2:06 pace. $3000, divided $1000 each heat — Gratt, blk. h. by Grattan (Spencer) 3 l i Bolivar, b. g. by Wayland W. (Walker) l :; ,|s The Friend, blk. h.by Heir-at-Law (McCargo) 2 2 4 Hal Chaffln, 6-6-2; Texas Rooker, 5-5-3; Ecstatic. 4-4-5; Citation, 7-7-6. Time— 2:00%, 2:02%, 2:03'/4. 2:02 pace, $1200, divided $400 each heat- Angus Pointer, b. g. by Sidney Pointer (Sun- derland) 1 i 4 Baron Grattan. b. g. by Grattan (Geers) 4 3 1 Nervolo, b. h. by Colbert (Murphy) 2 6 2 John M., 5-2-5; Maud Keswick, 3-4-3. Time— 2:05%, 2:02%, 2:04%. 2: IS trot, $1200, divided $400 each heat— Billie H., b. g. by Knight (Gerrity) 1 l ) India, br. m. by Favora (Eldredge) 2 2 5 Jessie Benyon, r. m. by Moko ( Benyon) 3 3 2 Budd. ll-S-3; Gracino, 4-4-6; Composer, 6-5-4; Tom Phair, 5-7-8; Tokio, 8-6-10; Ruth C, 9-9-7; The Peer, 7-10-9; Sir John, 10-11-11. Time— 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:10%. August 27.— The feature of the opening day of the second week in the Grand Circuit meet at the Read- ville track today was the entry of Kingstress and Totara in the 2:10 trotting class, the former securing a record of 2:09% in the 2:13 trot, which she won, while Totara trotted the first heat of the 2:15 race in the same time. Totara weakened in the other heats and Lady Resolute won the greater portion of the purse. The 2:07 pace went to Prince Hal in straight heats. The weather was threatening and the card did not offer any special attraction, so the crowd was the smallest since the meeting began. Sum- maries: 2:07 class, pacing, purse $90.1, divided $320 each heat — Prince Hal, b. g. by Star Hal (Snow) 1 1 1 Red Bird, b. h. (Cox) 2 i 2 Darky Hal. blk. m. (Nuckols) 7 2 3 Sufreet, 3-5-4; Ed. C, 4-4-5; Edwin S., 5-6-dr; Peruna, 6-ds. Time— 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:06%. 2:13 trotting, purse $960, divided $320 each heat— Kjnstress, b. m. by Kinster (Clark) 1 2 1 Allie Jay, b. m. (Kinney) 4 1 5 Betty Brook, b. m. (Titer) 2 3 2 Mack Mack, 14-4-3; Grace A., 3-5-11; Grattan Bells, 16-13-4; Imperial Allerton, 5-10-9; Bow Catcher. 7-7-6; Larabie Rose, 6-12-7; Alberta, 8-6-12; MacDougall, 10-11-8; Mary Scott, 11-8-13; Exalted, 9-9-10; Princess Athel, 13-15-4; Jack Wilkes, 15-14-dr; Paul Cruger, 12 ils; Charlie T, 17-dr. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:10%. 2:15 class, trotting, purse $960, divided $320 each heat-*- Lady Resolute, b. m. by Allerton (Lasell) ... 2 1 1 Totara, b. ru. (Titer) 1 2 3 O. H. W., b. g. (McCarthy) 6 3 2 India, 3-4-5; Jennie Scott, 5-5-4: Nancy Nelson, 4-7-6; Lucretia, 7-6-dr. Time— 2:09%, 2:10%. 2:11%. August 2S. — Rain prevented racing at Readville to-day. August 29. — The decision of Judge Plympton of Dedham District Court this morning in the case of four men arrested at the track Friday on the charge of registering bets and allowing them to go free, was followed by activity on the part of the horse follow- ers at this afternoon's Grand Circuit meeting. Judge Plympton ruled that while poolselling was not al- lowable, open betting between individuals was not illegal at the track under the law. There was heat betting on every race this afternoon and every pre- caution was taken by the track people to have it done in accordance with the decision. The track was fast, but in two of the three events the favorite failed to get first money, although there were some hot finishes. Argot Boy, the favorite in the 2:09 pace, was close up to My Star in each heat, but was unable to finish ahead of the chestnut. Vesta Boy was picked to win the 2:14 pace, but in the first heat it was a contest between Owassa and Mendo- lita, the latter winning out at the wire. In the two succeeding heats Vesta Boy won by a length. Lady Gail Hamilton was regarded with favor in the opening heat of the 2:09 trot, but the mare did not figure in the race. Nutboy led for a time, but Leonardo beat him out at the wire. Nutboy tried THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN geatdto\!he r' tW° h6atS "Ut WaS ■"- =""" to get to Mamsheet. Summaries: 2:09 class, pacing, purse $960— MS star, ch. g. by Wilstar (McHenry) i ■ , Argot Boy, b. g. (Cox) 2 2 2 Phalia, b. m. (Gatcombi . He^r^i'5^ *?****•• ^'^M-is'/princess Helen, 3-3-d; Bonnie Wilkes.- 4. Time— 2:0414. 2:03 2:14 class, pacing, purse $960— Vesta Boy. ch. g. by Monte Vesta (Murphy) 3 1 i Mendolita. b. m. < Fowler) : ., - Owassa. b. m. ( Titer) ., - .', BlUy Seal, 5-3-4; Bonnie Steinway,' ifM-JT;' Isabella" ->..; Red Jacket. 8-6-6; Baldy. 7-10-9; Captain 1 11-8-8; Louise E., 6-9-dr; Dr. Francis. 9-d: Dick Letcher, d. Time— 2:07%, 2:06%, 2:06%. 2:09 class, trotting, purse $960— Mainsheet, blk. h. by Director General ( Thomas) 5 Leonardo, ro. g. (Dickerson) i 3 4 Nutboy. b. g. (McHenry) . '.', • Oro, 4-5-3; Robert Mac, 3-7-7; LaayGail Hamil- ton, r-4-o; John Caldwell, 6-6-6; Lisonero, 8-8-8. Time— 2:08%, 2:07%, 2:08%. Readville, Mass., August 30— Open heat betting and an excellent card attracted a large crowd to the Grand Circuit meeting to-day, and the spectators saw plenty of good racing. Mack Mack and El Milagro, two new 2:10 performers, both sons of Mc- Kinney, showed up well in the 2:11 class for trot- ters and took first and second money. Mack Mack and EI Milagro were favorites in the betting, and they made good, the former taking the first two heats easily, while El Milagro won the third in a hot finish. Bolivar, who made the record time for the year last week, with a mile in 2:00% pacing, proved a dis- appointment to the talent to-day. He led the way to the half in the first heat and then went lame. The Gratt moved up and won out. Dr. Chase slumped in the betting for the first race of the 2:18 trot, the wise money going on Captain Bacon. Murphy brought Dr. Chase up with a rush at the distance pole, when he made a couple of jumps, caught quickly and finished a head to the good of Captain Bacon, who broke just before the wire. The judges set both leaders back for their breaks, giving the race to Belde under the rule. 2:11 class, trotting, purse $960 — Mack Mack, b. g. by McKinney (Hellman).. 112 EI Milagro, b. g. (Lasell) 2 3 1 Morone, blk. g. (Gerrity ) 3 2 3 Jennie Scott, 4-4-3; The Phantom, S-5-6; Watson, 7-7-5; Frank A., 6-6-7; Redwood, 5-d. Time— 2:08%, 2:09%, 2:09%. 2:05 class, pacing, purse $960 — Gratt, blk. h. by Grattan (Spencer) Ill Baron Graman, b. g. (Geers) 2 2 2 Bolivar, b. g. (Walker) 4 3 3 Silicon Waddington, 5-4-4; Nervolo, 3-5-d. Time— 2:03%, 2:03%, 2:03%. 2:18 class, trotting, purse $960 — Dr. Chase, ch. g. by Dietetic (Murphy) 2 1 3 Belde, b. h. (Carpenter) 1 1 4 Sister Collette, b. m. (Cahille) 7 6 1 Jessie Benyon, 8-2-2; Captain Bacon, 3-5-6; Mar- jorie, 9-3-7; Ruth C, 4-9-8; Tokio, 10-4-10; Composer, 5-7-9; Prince Edward, 11-10-5; The Peer, 6-8-11. Time (first race not allowed) — 2:10%, 2:12%. o • HORSES WITH BRAINS. In the presence of a snorting automobile when a man is trying to prevent a terrified horse from bolting he is not in a philosophic frame of mind, nor when he writes a scorching letter to his local newspaper the next day is he in any judicial mood. That auto- mobiles are anything but a curse does not enter his head. Nevertheless, horsemen as a body are level-headed men, quick to turn an opportunity to their advantage. Arguing from these premises we may be sure that by this time many of them have realized that there is money to be made out of the automobile scare. If, previous to the motors becoming common on the roads, a man had a team of horses worth say $250 apiece, and if now one of them is frightened by the machines and the other is not, the horse that is frightened probably depreciates $50 in value. On the other hand, the horse that is not frightened may readily be worth $50 more than before. The man who buys him pays for education. It is exactly the same as the gaited saddle horse, whose value is in direct ratio with the number and quality of his gait The law of compensation, ii will be Found, holds the balance between the horse and automobile, as in other department of life and commerce. What is lost in one way is made up in another. Ten years from now. or perhaps twenty years, no matured horse will be terrified at the sight and sound of a motor. to-daj are driven into a frenzy by seeing a parasol or a baby carriage. But in the meantime, during the transition stage, a be made by shrewd horsemen who will educate their animals into familiarity with the new feature ol the streets and roads. Apart altogether from this aspect of the nerally may live to thank the coming of the automobile if the new demand it , would draw their attention to a feature that has been almost overlooked in the di ..f the We refer to the brains of a horse. A level- headed horse for riding or driving purposes is worth more than an equally good animal that can never be depended on. Brains more than any other one feature in a horse of this kind makes an animal valuable, yet it has been almost entirely lost sight of by breeders. The mau who could evolve a strain of horses as famous for their level-In the Morgans for their toughness, the Mambrinos for their looks or the Aiiertons for the gameness would make a fortune equal to that made by any or all of these families. It may be that the automobile will set some practical horsemen to work along these lines. — Rider and Driver. SHE'LL KNOW A LOT MORE. Lillian Russell, that blonde divinity of the lyric stage — where she has reigned for more years than it were gallant to mention — is one of the richest women on the boards; and also, it is whispered, one of the thriftiest, it being proverbial among Thespians that she is not more successful in making money than she is in holding fast to it. Now. however, it is reported that she is about to purchase a stable of thoroughbreds which she will race at the metro- politan tracks. If this be true, it is well that she has a many-ciphered reserve fund — she will need it if she stays in "the game" long. Incidentally, she can learn something of this angle of it by a heart-to- heart talk with that other stage Lily. Mrs. Laugtry— the cause of whose "going broke" a few seasons ago was the racing stable which, under the name of "Mr. Jersey." she maintained on the British turf. While some of her horses won classic races, of rich value, the expenses of her establishment were so great that they are said to have swallowed up all the fortune that she made on the stage and much more beside. The fair Russell should study the "Jersey Lilys" experiences and, perchance, avoid the financial short- age and dark brown taste so sure to prevail in the cold gray dawn of the morning after. It is an in- toxicating thing, no doubt, to race a stable of thor- oughbreds on the metropolitan turf — but, alas, in the words of the Immortal Bard, "these" violent delights have violent endings." — Horse Review. California horses are entering the 2:10 list at nearly every prominent meeting. Charley Belden, the Santa Rosa trotting gelding, owned and de- veloped by Mart Rollins, now has a mark of 2:08% made in the second heat of a five heat race at Gales- burg, where he was the contending horse every heat, but finally beaten by the Directum four-year-old, Gulvallis Directum. That Charley Belden was a 2:10 trotter nearly every horseman in California who saw him work last spring believed, but we hardly expected him to get such a low record this season. He trotted a very' game race according to the reports, and it is a great satisfaction for some of us who had faith in the unsexed son of Lynwood \Y to know that he has "made good." and is now a member of the inner circle. I heard third handed, and do not know whether the report is strictly true in all its details, that Frank Jermyn purchased Charley Belden from Mart Rollins before the horse left Pleasanton for $2,500, of which $1,000 was paid in cash and the other $1,500 was to be paid by the first of September. The gelding is worth every cent of the money and could probably be sold now for twice the figure. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal place to spend your summer vacation. Sober up on Jackson 's Napa Soda. * 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 8, 1906 ROD, GUN AND KENNEL | Conducted by J. X. DeWitt I AT THE TRAPS. The second annual tournament of the Pacific Trap Shooters' Association, under the auspices of the Val- lejo Gun Club, was attended by 51 shooters. The Vallejo sportsmen always run a shoot in apple-pie order and this meeting was no exception to the rule. High average in the six regular events each day was made by Dan Daniels, 211 out of 240: J. W. Bradrick was second with 209 out of 240. Emil Holling captured the Phil B. Bekeart chal- lenge cup with the good score of 97 out of 100. This event is a popular race at every shoot of any size. Holling has now won this cup three times. The L. C. Smith trophy race was won by Fred Stone of Fresno, who shot off a tie with Clyde Drake of Vallejo. Each broke 37 out of 40, 20 singles and 10 pairs. On the shoot-off Stone broke 35" to Drake's 32. This contest was a very pretty race all through. The team race was won by the Golden Gate Gun Club entry, Webb scoring the only 25 straight in the race. Hammond was high gun in the merchandise race with 20 straight. Every man in the event won a prize worth more than his entrance. A summary of scores follows: Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association Tourna- ment. Vallejo, Sunday, September 2, 1906 — Events— 12 3 4 5 6 Targets— Yds. 20 20 20 Yds. 20 20 20 H. T. Hoyt 16—11 15 17 — 43 14^6 IS 15—49 F. J. Stone 16— IS 17 16—57 F. Feudner 16—14 16 19 — 49 J. W. Elias H. A. Hoffman.. .16— 16 15 16—47 J. T. Lynch 16—15 15 IS— 4S Frates 16—16 17 17—50 (x. Barber 16—12 10 13—35 Shreve 16—15 6 14—35 E. C. Hammond.. 16— 17 16 17—50 Drake Chappelle 16— IS 18 15—51 O'Hara 16—16 15 17— 4S May-field 16—17 12 17 — 46 Clarke 16—14 14 17—45 Patrick 16—15 16 16 — 47 Jacobsen 16—15 17 16 — 4S W. Murdock 16—17 15 19—51 T. L. Lewis 16—12 15 12—37 A. Roger J. Bradrick 16—17 17 20—54 L. Hawxhurst ...16—20 19 20—59 E. Holling 16—20 IS 16—54 M. J. Iverson 16—17 16 14 — 47 G. Sylvester 16—18 17 18—53 Ed. Schultz 16—17 16 17—50 T. Prior 16—17 20 IS— 55 Edg. Forster 16—19 19 20—58 A. J. Webb 16— IS IS 14—50 Greene 16—17 16 17—50 C. L. Wisecarver.16— 11 14 11—36 McGregor 16—5 3 . .— M. Burnell 16—16 18 12 — 46 M. E. Mann 16—14 14 14 — 42 Capt. Black 16—14 16 16 — 46 E.Hodge 16—7 7 4—18 H. W. Cradwick..l6— 8 9 12—29 D. Daniels 16— IS 17 19—54 Chas. Reams 16—17 14 16 — 47 Bruston 16 — 10 7 7 — 24 J. B. Hauer 16—12 11 15—38 F. Houpt 16—13 14 17 — 44 Magistrini 16—16 11 12—39 Hodapp 16—15 17 16 — 4S Hansen 16—16 16 13 — 45 F. Mohr 16— IS 16 14 — 48 G. A. Adams S. Holdesclaw . . F. L. Carter I. H. Burnett Event Xo. 7, L. C. Smith Trophy race; 20 singles, use of both barrels; 10 pairs — Stone 37, Drake 37, Bradrick 36, Carter 34, Greene 34, Webb 33, Holdsclaw 33, Hawxhurst 33, F. Feud- ner 32, Frates 32, Hammond 32, Iverson 32 Prior 32, Daniels 32, Schultz 31, Clark 31, Forster 31, Holling 30, Sylvester 30, Adams 29, Hoffman 29, Chappell 29, 16— IS 15 15 — 4S 16—18 19 18—55 14—13 S IS— 39 16—18 19 15—52 16—12 8 17—37 14—15 15 18—48 14— S 16 14—38 16 — 9 7 9—25 16—20 IS 20—58 16—.. .. 17—.. 18—15 17 15—47 14—17 15 15—47 14—18 15 16—48 14—15 19 16—50 14—15 17 13—45 16—14 15 16—44 IS— 19 17 14—50 14—14 17 13—44 16—11 9 11—31 20—20 17 14—51 20—12 17 18 — 47 20—19 IS 19—66 14—16 IS 20—54 18—15 15 17—47 16—16 13 17 — 46 20—12 15 15—42 20—17 13 IS— 48 16— IS IS 17—53 16— IS 16 18—52 14—12 17 18—47 14—13 19 17—49 14—12 16 16 — 44 14—14 11 10—35 14—12 13 11—36 20—19 18 17—54 14—16 17 17—50 14—15 16 13 — 44 14—19 15 IS— 52 14—11 14 14—40 16—15 17 12—44 14—17 16 14 — 47 16—13 17 16 — 46 16—19 18 16—53 16—15 16 17—38 16—17 20 17—54 16— 9 12 12—33 O'Hara 2S, Jacobsen 27, Hauer 26, Hoyt 25, Lynch 25, Houpt 25, Hansen 25, Reams 21, Lewis 17, Roger 16, Elias 13. Tie score, 20 singles; 10 pairs — Stone 35, Drake 32. Event No. S. Phil B. Bekeart California Champion- ship Challenge Cup race, 100 targets; entrance $5, targets extra — Holling 19 IS 19 20 20 — 96 Bradrick 19 20 19 19 IS— 95 Webb 20 17 20 16 20—93 Iverson 19 19 17 IS 19—92 Hawxhurst 17 17 16 20 IS — 8S Stone 15 17 19 IS 20—89 Hammond 15 19 IS 19 17—88 Drake ..16 19 17 IS 17— S7 Sylvester IS 16 16 19 19—88 Schultz 17 IS 16 17 16—84 Greene 17 16 20 17 18—88 Daniels 19 19 14 16 19— S7 Elias 13 7 7 17 12 — 56 Lewis 9 13 13 9 12 — 56 Hauer 11 14 14 12 wd. Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association. Vallejo, Monday, September 3, 1906 — Events — 12 3 Targets— Yds. 20 20 20 Carter 20—15 IS 17 — 50 Chappelle 14— IS 16 IS— 52 Clark 16—12 17 17—46 Feudner 20—14 13 15 — 42 Bradrick IS— 16 20 17—53 Daniels 20—15 14 17 — 46 Frates 16—17 15 15 — 47 Forster 16 — 17 18 20 — 55 Hansen — — . . ..—17 19 20 — 56 Greene 18—14 15 15 — 44 14—15 15 17 — 47 Gregory 14—13 17 17—47 Hoyt 16—15 16 13—44 Hoffman IS— 17 16 17—50 Hammond 20 — 14 15 17 — 46 Hawxhurst 14— IS IS 17—53 Holling 20—19 19 19—57 Hauer 14—12 15 16—43 Houpt 18—15 17 17 — 49 Iverson 20—18 15 15 — 48 Jacobsen 14—13 17 17—47 J. Lynch 14—11 15 13—34 Lewis 14—15 9 14—38 Murdock 16—13 15 17 — 45 Magistrini 14—12 13 15 — 40 Mohr — — .. Event No. 8 — Merchandise shoot, 20 targets; en- trance $1; high guns for choice — Hammond 20, Daniels 19, Sylvester 19, Webb IS. Schultz IS, Prior 18, Hawxhurst 18, Feudner IS. Chappell 17, Bradrick 17, Forster 17, Hoyt 17, Mohr 17, Black 16, Neuman 16, Stone 16, Clark 15, Hansen 15, Holling 15, Iverson 15, Jacobsen 15, O'Hara 15, Adams 15, Burnell 15, Houpt 14. Lynch 14, Magistrini 14, Dodge 13, Chadwick 13, Murdock 12, Elias 11, Gregory 11, Hauer 7, Lewis 4. Among the 'Frisco shooters who will be in attend- ance at the second Pacific Coast Handicap, which opens at Los Angeles to-day, will be two Salamander squads: Ed Schultz, Fred Schultz, Tony Prior, Pete McRae, L. S. Hawxhurst, J. S. Maynard, J. X. DeWitt, W. S. Wattles, H. T. Hoyt and W. H. Seaver. 4 5 6 Yds. 20 20 20 14—13 19 16— 48 18—13 16 17—42 14—17 IS 15—50 14—15 17 19—57 18— IS 16 17—51 14—18 IS 20—56 14—15 15 14—44 20—14 15 15—44 A familiar presence will be missing at Los Angeles, San Diego and Medford, a thorough sportsman and popular gentleman, Clarence A. Haight. Mr. Haight has been under medical treatment for some little time past, and is now convalescing, we are glad to announce. Mr. Haight has been a leading spirit at every im- portant trap shoot on the Coast for the past fifteen years, and is too well known and too highly esteemed, for a reiteration here, of the high qualities in the makeup of a man whom it is a pleasure to know. The regret for Mr. Haight's absence, we are sure, will be as unanimous in the ranks of the knights of the shotgun as will their pleasure be spontaneous and keen when "Shorty" lines up in a squad again. 16—10 13 17—40 14—13 16 18 — 47 16—18 14 18—50 14—13 17 20—50 18—14 12 17—42 20—19 19 17—55 14—12 15 17 — 44 16—12 15 15 — 42 16—17 20 16—53 16—18 17 17—52 14—12 10 15—37 14—12 10 10—32 14—16 17 16—51 . .—17 16 17—50 14—17 17 16—50 14—12 IS 13 — 43 20—16 13 12 — 41 14— — .. 14— — .. IS— — .. 20—13 14 15 — 42 20— IS 15 16—49 18— IS IS IS— 54 O'Hara 14—12 14 16 — 42 Patrick 14—15 14 16 — 45 Prior 14—19 19 IS— 56 Shane 14—13 13 15—41 Reams 16—13 15 13—41 Chappelle 14— IS 16 18—52 Stone 16—20 19 19— 5S Sylvester 14—18 19 18—55 E. Schultz 14—19 IS 15—52 Sesserego 16 — 7 S w — . . Wisecarver 14—15 16 16—47 Webb -....18—13 14 20 — 47 Mann 14—14 18 18—50 Nauman IS— IS 16 19—53 Adams 18—15 15 16 — 46 Cole 14—10 16 13—39 Mayfield 16—11 16 17—44 Burnell 16—19 20 18—57 McPhail 16—0 0 4—.. Hodge 14— S 7 7—22 Black 14—16 15 16—47 Chadrick 14—16 14 12—42 Hodapp 16—11 15 14 — 40 Event No. 7 — Five-man team match; high teams $5 entrance, $25 added; 4 moneys; trophy, and 40 per cent, 30 per cent, 20 per cent, 10 per cent; 25 singles per man — Golden Gate Gun Club— Webb 25, Schultz 24, Forster 24, Nauman 21, Prior 20; total 114. Union Gun Club — Holling 23, Iverson 23, Hawxhurst 22, Bradrick 21, Sylvester 21; total 110. Santa Rosa Gun Club — Daniels 24. Burnell 22, Stone 21, Carter 20, Jacobsen 20; total 107. Vallejo Gun Club — Clark 21, Chappell 21, Mayfield 20, O'Hara 16, Hirschell 16; total 94. 14— — .. 14—16 IS 18—52 16—15 11 18—43 18—18 16 17—51 14—12 16 17 — 45 14— — .. 14—17 17 14 — 48 20—12 15 13—40 14— 2 11 S— 21 14—17 10 IS — 45 14—10 14 13—37 14— — .. Following the Coast Handicap there will be two days of powder burning at San Diego under the aus- pices of the Pastime Gun Club on the grounds of the Coronado Country Club, Vice-President of the Country Club having kindly offered the shooters the use of the club's well appointed grounds. One of the features of the shoot will undoubtedly be the contest for the individual championship. To the winner of this event will be given the Pastime Gun Club's tourmaline charm. The trophy is a hand- some affair and is valued at $100. This will be the first time it has been contested for. Each day's card will consist of twelve events. The list of events for the two days' shoot, the entrance fee for each event, the number of birds and the added money, is as follows: First day — Event No. 1, entrance $1; 10 targets. $7.50 added: 2— $1.50, 15, $10; 3— $1.50, 15, $10; 4— $1.50, 15, $10; 5 — $2, 20, $12; 6, Fano Trophy— $2. 25, $12.50; 7— $1.50, 15, $10; S— $1.50, 15, $10; 9—.., 25, Hoegee Trophy; 10— $1.50, 15, $10; 11— $2.50, 25, $15; 12— $1.50, 15, $10. Second day— 1— $1, 10, $7; 2— $1.50, 15, $10; 3— $2, 15, $10; 4— $1.50, 20. $12; 5— $1.50. 15, $10; 6— $1.50, 15, $10; 7— $1.50, 20, Jenks Trophy; S— $1.50, 15, $10; 9 — $3, 50, Individual Championship; 10 — $1.50, 15, $10; 11— $2, 20, $12; 12— $1, Miss and Out The Fano trophy is valued at $50 and is shot for at each annual tournament of the Pastime Club. The shoot will be at 25 birds and the entrance fee of $2 will include the birds. High gun wins. Second prize will be $6, third prize $4 and fourth prize $2.50. The Hogee team trophy is to be competed for by teams of three men each. A club can enter as many teams as it desires. The shoot will be at 25 birds for each man and the entrance fee $6 per team. The winning team, in addition -o the trophy, will re- ceive 60 per cent of the entrance money and the second team will get 40 per cent. Birds are included in the entrance fee. The trophy must be won three times before it becomes the property of any team. The Jenks' trophy is valud at $50. Contestants will shoot at 20 birds and the entrance fee will be $1.50, which will include the price of the birds. High gun wins. The winner will receive the trophy, $5 will be awarded as second prize and $2.50 as third prize. The "Miss and Out" trophy must be won three times by the same man before it becomes his prop- erty. The Davis and Anderson trophy will be awarded to the member of the Pastime Gun Club malting the high average through the tournament. The individual championship will be at 50 birds, with a $3 entrance fee, which will include the price of the birds. The tourmaline trophy, valued at $100, which will go to the winner of this event, will be competed for at the annual tournaments of the Pas- time Club. The Medford Gun Club has prepared a fine pro- gram for September 21 and 22. The Medford sports- Saturday, September 8, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 men have the reputation of not doing things by halves. The visiting Eastern and California shooters at Medford last September had a grand time in more ways than one. The card is as follows: Practice day, September 20 — 10 events of 10 birds each; entrance 50 cents for each event. First day, September 21 — 10 events of 20 birds each; total 200 birds. Second day, September 22 — 10 events of 20 birds each; total 200 birds; entrance for each evnt $2; entrance for total events $40. The committee of arrangements announce, among other things, as follows: At this time we guarantee $400 added money and assure you that we will add more. Division of purses and general average moneys will be left to a committee composed of Tom A. Marshall, W. F. Crosby and H. C. Hirschy, with a requst that such division "sill be made to the best interests of the amateur. Practice targets, 2 cents; regular events, 3 cents; Sargeant system; everybody at 16 yards; rapid fire squads. The "Ladies' Booster Club" will serve lunch on the grounds free to all shooters. We also expect a full squad of lady shooters. Professionals and manufacturers' agents are in- vited to be with us. but will be permitted to shoot for targets only in the regular events. Special events are open to all. The office of the management will be at the Hotel Nash, whch will be the headquarters for all shooters. Arrangements will be made with the Southern Pacific Company to have a special rate granted from all points in Oregon, California, etc. Ammunition to suit all shooters will be for sale on the grounds. Do not forget our famous trout fishing, so come prepared to stay with us a few days after the tour- nament. We hope the shooters will pardon our brief pro- gramme, but not until the eleventh hour did we learn that the Eastern shooters would be in attend- ance, and a great many more than attended our first annual. THE FRENCH BULLDOG. The standard for excellence of type in the French Bulldog as adopted by the French Bulldog Club of America. 1S98. and as subsequently amended is fur- nished by Mr. R. H. Hunt, president of the club, and is the following: General Appearance — The French Bulldog should have the appearance of an active, intelligent, mus- cular dog, smooth coated, compactly bailt, and of medium or small stature. Proportion and Symmetry. — The points should be well distributed and bear good relation one to the other, no feature being in such prominence from either excess or lack of quality that the animal ap- pears deformed or illy proportioned. Influence of Sex. — In comparison of specimens of different sex due allowance should be made in favor of the bitches, which do not bear the characteristics of the breed to the same marked degree as do the dogs. Weight. — A lightweight class, under 22 pounds; heavyweight class, 22 pounds and over. Head. — The head should be large, square and broad, cranium almost flat; jaws large and powerful. deep, square, and undershot. The muscles of the cheeks well developed; the nose should be extremely short, broad, and very deep from the corner of the eye to the corner of the mouth. The stop should be strongly defined, causing a hollow or groove be- tween the eyes and extending well up in the fore- head. Eyes — The eyes should be wide apart, set low down in the skull, as far from the ears as possible, round in form, of moderate size, neither sunken nor bulging, and in color dark. No haw and no white of the eye showing when looking forward. Muzzle.— The nose and the flews should be black. The flews thick, broad, pendant and very deep, hang- ing over the lower jaw at sides; in front hiding the tusks. The nose deep, nostrils broad and black, with well-defined line between them. (Dishface un- desirable.) The muzzle should be well turned up. Neck.— The neck should be thick and well arched with loose skin at throat. Ears— The ears, as shall hereafter be known as the bat ear, shall be large in size, broad at the base, well enlongated, with rounded top, set high in the head, but not too close together, and carried erect with the orifice to the front The leather of the ear fine and soft. Body.— The body should be short and well rounded. The chest broad, deep and full, well ribbed with the belly tucked up. The back should be a roach back, with a slight fall close behind the shoulders. It should be short and strong, broad at shoulders and narrowing at the loins. Legs. — The fore legs should be short, stout, straight and muscular, set wide apart The hind legs should be strong and muscular, longer than the fore legs, so a te the loins above the shoulders. Hocks well let down Feet. — The feet should be moderate in size, com- pact and firmly set. I iact, well split up with high knuckles and short, stubby nails; bin. I tee! slightly longer than fore feet. Stern. — The stern should be either straight or screwed (but not curly i, short, bung low, thick root and fine tip, carried low in repose. Docked tails dis- qualified. Color. Skin, and Coat— No discrimination should be made as to color. A white patch on brisket or chest is not detrimental. The skin should be soft and loose, especially at head and shoulders, forming wrinkles. Coat moderately fine, brilliant, short, and smooth. Disqualifications. — Mutilated and other than bat ears. Scale of Points. — General appearance. 15; head. 15: eyes, 5; muzzle, 5; ears, 10; neck. 5; body. 15; legs and feet, 10; stern, 10: skin and coat, 10. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Among the many trophies hung up for the Venice of America show is a handsome cup donated by the California Cocker Spaniel Club for the best Cocker in the show. The cups offered at this show are all for the best dogs in the open classes of the show. This would seem to indicate that there is a decided shortage of twine down south, and that is sports- manlike. The prospects are good for a most successful exhi- bition. Correspondence from all parts of the State and the Coast proves a very great interest taken in the show. The Venice of America show has been managed by a live secretary and also properly advertised, the result has been an encouraging support which will probably tend to make the initial southern oceanside show a pleasing and paying annual bench show. Entries closed on Thursday last at midnight. Stockton entries positively close on Friday, Septem- ber 28th. Address Secretary Chas. Heffernan, Yo- semite Hotel, Stockton. The premium list was mailed two weeks ago to the address of many fanciers- A request for the same mailed to the secretary will be responded to promptly. Mr. John Breuner, one of the leading business men of San Francisco, is to be congratulated on bis recent purchase of that sterling good Cocker Spaniel Sir David, for which he had the gameness and good judgment to pay D. P. Cresswell a long price for. Sir David made a sensational debut at the San Francisco Kennel Club show in 1904, when he sprinted from puppies to winners — landing a half dozen specials, incidentally, in a sensational manner. He won repeatedly afterwards, his last tricolor was acquired at Los Angeles in April last. The one defeat of Sir David at San Jose, last year, if we are not mistaken, has been much criticised by fanciers who know a good Cocker when they see one. The claim was made that Bobby R. "did not have a look in." and in order to ha attend the show and thus increase the number of entries, such eon- - are made rather than lose them. This practice is becoming more common - day and it is safe to say that few handlers attend a show unless they are offered inducements in the -shape of a reduction ol entry fees or a bonus to help are paid by the ol the do^s which they handle and further He- winnings, and thi in why i more. It is an injustice to the clubs and to the other exhibitors. Ai the beel a bench show club makes very little money; more frequently the bal&nct wrong side oi the ledger; and why they should be called upon to cater to the handler is something difficult to understand. Handlers expect their prize money to be paid promptly, but bow can this be possible if they fail to contribute toward making the show a success by paying their entries as others do: This practice of accepting entries free from hand- lers is becoming so prevalent that even many of the kennels of large breeds are asking the same, and if It continues the time will come when nobody will pay their entry fees, and as a result it is going to kill the show business, for bench show clubs will become tired of going down into their pock* make up deficits which should not be. The handler fraternity may not see this now, but if bench shows are killed their profession will suffer, and it will be practically a case of killing the goose that laid the golden eggs. There is only one way to stop this evil, and that is for bench show clubs to act in unison and ab- solutely refuse to accept entries for which the full amount has not been paid. Then if a handler refuses to attend because he is asked to pay a legitimate entry fee, let him remain away; his business will soon suffer in consequence and in time he will see the error of the thing. A subject which we took occasion to comment on several months ago is mentioned by Rider and Driver, one of the oldest papers of Its class in the country, in a pertinent and truthful style. The Los Angeles Club has already placed Itself on record in this respect and we believe we are safe in in- cluding the Stockton and San Jose clubs in the list. The subject, "Handlers vs. Shows," as reviewed by our New York contemporary, is as follows: Those not on the inside have no idea what bench show clubs have to contend with in order to induce handlers to make entries at their shows. In a great measure this was brought about by the clubs themselves by offering handlers inducements to attend their shows, and at the present time it is almost impossible In influence handlers to attend a show unless some extraordinary Inducements are offered to them. This has gone so far that many handlers dictate their own terms. In many instances show clubs are asked to accept fifty or a hundred entries gratis. Good Game Protective Measure. One of the best things inducive to game and fish protection we have yet noticed in the printed matter of game and fish protective associations is Section I of Article VIII of the bylaws of the Alameda County Fish and Game Protective Association, which reads as follows: it being the object and aim of this Association to assist in strictly enforcing the laws passed for otection of fish and game and believing it to be for the best interests of fish and game protection anil to create a love lor nature and nature's works among the rising youth in the State of California, and to encourage them to properly observe the laws passed by the Legislature for the protection of fish, game, song birds and forests, this Association agrees to adopt as members all boys under the age of eighteen years and of good moral character without the demand or payment of any dues or fees." In accordance with above an invitation is extend- ed to all schoolboys by the Association to become members. No fees or dues are demanded and the only formality is to subscribe to the by-laws at the secretary's office when the member will receive his badge, a copy of the Association by-laws and an abstract of the game laws. An early start on this line will do a great deal for a good cause, the idea was originated by one who believes in first principles. At a recent meeting of the Montana Anglers' Club it was decided to undertake to raise $300 with which to procure 500,000 Eastern brook trout eggs which Manager G. R. Wharton offers to hatch at the Co- lumbia Gardens hatchery if the expense of getting the eggs be met by the club, the fry' to be planted in the streams of Butte and adjacent counties. The eggs will probably be secured from some point in Idaho. Dr. J. A. Henshall of the Government hatch- eries in Bozeman is at the present time engaged in investigating as to where they may be purchased. It is hoped to have them in Butte by November and ready for planting in tae streams by next April. Trout creek. Acker's run, Arroyo Palle and the head waters of Alameda creek were recently planted with a supply of trout fry from Sissons. A total of 40.000 fish have been planted in streams through the Livermore mountains in the past two seasons, which should replenish the supply of trout and make good sport for fishermen for the next few years in streams that were good ones in past years. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 8, 1906 TRADE NOTES. verages Reported. Santa Cruz, Cal., Aug. 10-12 — Ed. Schultz, San Francisco, won first amateur average, 559 out of 660, hooting "New E. C." (Improved). Chicago, 111., Aug. 22-24— L. R. Barkley won first iverage. 570 out of 600. shooting "New E. C." (Im- proved). Mr. Barkley made two runs of 101 and 109 espectively. Ossiniug. N. Y.. Aug. 22— J. A. R. Elliott won first iverage. 12S out of 140, shooting "New E. C." Piedmont, W. Va„ Aug. 23.— L. J. Squier won first average, 193 out of 200, shooting "Du Pont." Danville, 111., Aug. 23-24. — Geo. Rupert won first average, 293 out of 320, shooting "New E. C." (Im- proved). Clarence Carson won second average, 287 out of 320, shooting "Du Pont." J. A. Dawson won third average, 2S6 out of 320, shooting "Du Pont." Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 25. — L. J. Squier won first gen- eral average, 185 out of 200, shooting "Du Pont." E. H. Adams, Reading, Pa., tied for first amateur and second general average on 171 out of 200, shooting "Du Pont." U. M. C. Victorious. Referring to wins made with U. M. C. shells, an- nouncement is made that in addition to the following Grand American Handicap, the amateur champion- ship was won in 1906 with U. M. C. shot shells: 1S93, R. A. Welch; 1S94, T. W. Morfey; 1895, J. G. Messner; 1897, T. A. Marshall; 1S98, E. D. Fulford; 1899, T. A. Marshall; 1900 (live birds), A. D. Bates; 1900 (targets), R. O. Heikes; 1903, M. Diefenderfer; 1904, R. D. Guptill, all using U. M. C. shells. Out of the seventeen Grand American Handicaps held, U. M. C. shells have been used ten times exclusively by the winners. "Going Some." Thirty-seven per cent for 700 shots. This is an- other new record made with the Winchester "Leader" shells. Mr. John R. Taylor, the "Ohio Wonder," broke 682 inanimate targets out of 700 shot at from the 18-yard mark during the three days' tournament of the Dominion of Canada Trap Shooting Association. This effectually substantiates the absolute uniformity and reliability of the Winchester "Leader" shells. At the same shoot the Grand Canadian Handicap was won by Mr. W. P. Thompson, shooting these shells as was also the Mail Trophy, emblematic of the five-man team championship of Canada. The Winchester score of victories so far this year is "straight" and includes the Southern Handicap, first place in every event at the Grand American Handi- cap, and first place in all but one event at the Grand Eastern Handicap, also the high average at the big Indian Shoot. No wonder. Winchester shells are used by the best shots all over the wide world. Peters Points. At Lincoln, 111., August 1st, Mr. Harry W. Kahler, shooting Peters factory loaded shells, won high gen- eral average with a score of 192 out of 200. At Danville, 111., next day Mr. Kahler shot a 100- bird race with Mr. H. W. Cadwallader, Illlinois rep- resentative of the Peters Cartridge Company. The former broke 95, and "Cad," just to show that he could rise to an amergency, scored 99. At Audubon, la., August 2d and 3d, Mr. C. D. Linderman of Courtland, Neb., won second high gen- eral average with his score of 382 out of 400, which is 95% per cent, and only one bird behind the high gun. Mr. Linderman shot Peters High Gun factory loaded shells. At the Indian Shoot at Parkersburg, W. Va., Aug- ust 7th, Sth and 9th, Mr. L. B. Fleming of Pittsburg, Pa., won high amateur average using Peters factory loaded shells. Mr. Fleming's score was 568 out of 600, or 94.7 per cent. $50 Prize Winners. In March, 1906, the G. W. Cole Co., New York, of- fered $50 for the best new use of "3 in One." Among the hundreds of answers and new uses, the best one was for using "3 in One" to clean glass and glassware, and keep it spick and span. Twenty-one different people specified this same use, so the prize was di- vided up among them. Following are a few of the prize winners and the way they use "3 in One" for cleaning and polishing windows, mirrors, glass over pictures, spectacles, watch crystals, cut glass, etc. Also, don't forget to use "3 in One" for lubricating everything, clean- ing and polishing aii veneered and varnished sur- faces, preventing rust on every metal surface in- doors and out. A. C. Greenman, 126 Square, Springfield, Mo., has used "3 in One" to clean windows, especially in freezing weather, for two years. Mrs. T. C. Cummings, New Auburn, Wis., uses "3 in One" to prevent frost from forming on windows. Mrs. J. L. Byard, R. F. D. No. 1, Marlboro, Mass., cleans office windows, plate, plain or stained glass, also cut glass vases, bowls, etc., and glass over pictures by applying "3 in One" with a cloth or sponge and polishing with a dry cloth or chamois. Oregon Deer Season. Beginning August 15th it is lawful to kill buck deer in Oregon until December 1st, next. The sea- son for does ends at the same time, but does not open until September Is, at which time also it will be lawful to kill pheasants. The grouse season opened August 1st and closes December 1st, as does the pheasant season. The open season for quail is from September 1st to Deuember 1st. Elk are protected until 1907. The season for trout, which opened April 1st, closes November 1st. The following brevities, extracted from the Ore- gon game laws, will be of interest to sportsmen: It is unlawful to sell any game, to kill more than ten pheasants, grouse or quail in one day. To catch trout less than five inches in length; to catch trout other than with hook and line; to catch trout by night fishing. To hunt deer at night; to hunt deer with dogs; to kill more than five deer in one season. To hunt game animals or birds without license, except upon your own ground. Black bass, no law. Snipe, no law. A Practical Horse Shoer. Mr. Henry J. Zabel, practical horse shoer at Reading, Pa., writes: "I have used Quinn's Ointment on my trotting mare for removing Splints and Windpuffs, and it has proven highly satisfactory. I would recommend it to do just what you claim." The above expression is the general verdict of leading horsemen everywhere. For curbs, splints, spavins, windpuffs and all enlarge- ments try Quinn's Ointment. Price, one dollar per bottle, delivered. Address W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall, N. Y.. if you cannot obtain from druggist. $7,000 Guaranteed $7,000 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 7 -BY THE— Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1906. To Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old Entries to Close Thursday, November 1st, 1906 ONLY $2 TO NOMINATE MARE $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions. MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $3000 for Three=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Three=Year=01d Trot. $1250 for Two=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Trot. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=01d Trot when Mare was bred. $1000 for Three=Year=01d Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Pace. $750 for Two=Year=01d Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Pace. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=01d Pace when Mare was bred. ENTRANCE AND PAYMENTS — $2 to nominate mare on November 1st, 1906, when name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given. $5 April 1st, 1907. $5 November 1st, 1907. $10 on Yearlings, April 1st, 1908. $10 on Two-Year-Olds, April 1st, 1909. $10 on Three-Year-Olds, April 1st, 1910. STARTING PAYMENTS — $25 to start in the Two-Year-Old Pace. $35 to start in the Two-Year-Old Trot. $35 to start in the Three-Year-Old Face. $50 to start in the Three-Year-Old Trot. All Starting Payments to be made ten days before the first day of the meeting at which the race is to take place. Nominators must designate when making payments to start whether the horse entered is a trotter or pacer. Colts that start at two years old are not barred from starting again in tbe three-year-old divisions. ' _ CONDITIONS The races for two-year-olds will be mile heats, 2 in 3. and for three-year-olds 2 in 5. Distance for two-year-olds, 150 yards; for three-year-olds, 100 yards. If a mare proves barren or slips or has a dead foal or twins, or if either the mare or foal dies before April 1, 1908, her nominator may sell or transfer his nom- ination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; but there will be no return of a payment, nor will any entry be liable for more than amount paid in or contracted for.. In entries, the name, color and pedigree of mare must be given; also the name of the horse to which she was bred in 1906. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment X. P. HEALD, President. forfeits all previous payments. The Association is liable for $7000, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred in pacing horses. Right reserved to declare off or reopen these Stakes in case the number of entries received is not satisfactory to the Board of Directors. Money divided in each division of the Stake, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. There will be no more moneys in each division than there are starters. Entries open to the world. Membership in the Associatiun not required to enter, but no horse, wherever owned, will be allowed to start until the owner has become a member. Write for Entry Blanks to F. W. kellet, Secretary, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Saturday. September 8. 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN IS ++*+**++*+** **+*+4mM.^^.^^++ THE FARM I Futurity Stake Payments it. A it. .t. .f *. J. JL. ■»__•. • ••...-.._ ' w -. j— v J When lambs are weaned ttiey should not be put on grass that has been fed down by sheep before but rather give them new, fresh pas- turage. For tape worm in sheep, crushed squash or pumpkin seeds, boiled in sufficient water to make a strong tea is a good remedy, giving the lamb two or three teaspoonfuls in a cup of water. There is no class of stock that will aid so materially in building up worn- out land as sheep. If the weeds and briars are cut down they will keep them down and gradually restore the land to its original fertilitv. Don't suppose that the chicks will be able to find grit on the farm, whether it exists or not, but provide it for them. If the eggs from a certain pen are found to be largely infertile, change the male bird as soon as it can be done. An excellent spring tonic for the fowls is made by putting a few drops of tincture of iron in the drinking water. Wherever there is a sandy or dry gravelly soil there is the ideal location for a poultry farm or poultry yards. It should iake nearly a month to get the sow on full feed after farrowing. Then there will be no danger of thumps if the sow gets sufficient pro- tein and she and her pigs are forced to take plenty of exercise. If the sows are to raise but one litter a year let the pigs run with them until they are three months old. Where sows are bred again, wean the pigs at half that age. The latest improved milking ma- chin obtains the milk free from injuri- ous bacteria and contaminating odors from the barnyard. The rubber tubes convey it from the teat to an airtight can. In this way it has been ascer- tained that the cowy odor is not pres- ent in the milk so handled and it will keep perfectly fresh for ten days, be- cause it does not contain the elements of decay. Milk as a food for pigs has a feed- ing value far beyond its actual food elements if given in the proper com- bination with other rations, but it is a great waste to raise pigs exclusively upon it. no matter how plentiful it may be. Middlings and grass should be fed with it, and so double the number of pigs kept with the same amount of milk. Pigs will begin to eat with the sows when two or three weeks old. If get- ting plenty of exercise it will not hurt them to crack a litle corn. But the ideal food is skim milk and shorts in the form of thin soup. It will make them grow and not get over-fat. Put weaned pigs together so they will not be lonesome and feed milk, shorts and corn, and give them pasture if possible. When all are weaned a separate yard is not so essential. o The sun is an effective killer of germs. We performed a little experi- ment which showed the sun's power in this respect, says an exchange. We were growing colonies of bacteria on gelatine, and placed over it a piece of blue paper in which we cut out our initials. This was then placed in the sun. After some time we took oc the blue paper and our initials showed plainly traced on the gelatine plates. Where the open space had admitted the sunlight there were no germs — but where the blue paper had kept out the sun the colonies of bacteria were uourishing. The application of this is seen in the placing of milk utensils in the sun. It is an important part of the dairy work. Let the sun do the work — but don't let it do all. The scrubbing brush and hot water are also quite necessary. 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You can cure the horse of any of those aiiments and put another sound leg under him by the use of Quinn's Ointment* Ltiatii ed and reliable. When i Is cured mmim withQiitmi'snititnipnt ho stava cured. Mr. E.F.Burke oiSprliigfleld, Mo., writes as follows: "I have been ■■■■ i ■..- 0'iinn's Ointment [orseveral years aud have ef- fected many marvelous cures; It will go deeper and* cause less p»in than any blister lever used. Thought it mv duty fortbebenellt of lioi epistn recommend your Ointment, lam never without it " Tliisia the trenprnl veidictby oil who give Qulnn's Ointment a trial. For curbs, splints, spavins, windpuffs, and all bQnches it is unequaled. Price 31 per bottle it nil druggists or sent by mail. Send for circulnrs, testimonials, &C. W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, M. Y. GUNS RIFLES AND SPORTING GOODS. The 0. A. BREMER=LEW1S CO. Otto A. Bremer, late of 820 Kearny St.; Thos. L. Lewis 140 Van Ness Avenue Repairing of all Kinds Done Quickly VICTOR VERILHAC, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or TJevisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars.. Wanted AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" WESTCHESTER RACING ASSOCIATION Under the Auspices of the Jockey Club Baco Course, Belmont Park, Queens, Long Island, N. Y. 1907 Office, 571 Fifth Ave., K. T. "The "Windsor Arcade." 1908 and 1909 The following races will Saturday, September 15th, and 1909. close and name midnight of 1906, to be run in 1907, 1908 1907 FOR THEN TWO-TEAXS-OLD The Juvenile — 92500 Added. THE JUVENILE, for two-year-olds, foals of 1905. By subscription of $50 each, half forfeit, $10 only if declared by January 7th, 1907, with $2500 added, of which $500 to the second, $250 to the third. Colts. 122 lbs.; fillies and geld- ings, 119 lbs. Winners of $10,000 to carry 5 lbs. extra; of $5000, 3 lbs. ex- tra; non-winners of $1200, allowed 5 lbs. FIVE FURLONGS. The Fa»hion — $3000 Added. THE FASHION, for fillies, two-year- olds, foals of 1905. By subscription of $50 each, half forfeit, $10 only if de- clared by January 7th, 1907. with $2000 added, of which $400 to the second, $200 to the third. To carry 119 lbs. Win- ners of $10,000 to carry 5 lbs. extra; non-winners of $1200. allowed 5 lbs. FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS. The Eclipse — $5000 Added. THE ECLIPSE, for two-year-olds, foals of 1905. By subscription of $100 each, half forfeit, $15 only if declared by January 7th, 1907. Starters to pay $100 additional, with $5000 added, of which $700 to the second. $300 to the third. The nominator of the winner to receive $500 of the starting money. Colts, 122 lbs.; fillies and geldings, 119 lbs. Winners of $10,000 to carry 5 lbs. extra; of $5000, 3 lbs. extra.; non-win- ners of $1200, allowed 5 lbs. FIVE AND ONE-HALF FURLONGS. 1908 FOR THEN THREE TEARS OLD The withers — $10,000 Added THE WITHERS, for three-year-olds, foals of 1905. By subscription of $150 each, $50 forfeit, only $10 if declared by January 7th, 1907. or $25 if declared by January 6th, 1908. with $10,000 added, of which $1250 to the second, $750 to the third. Colts. 12G lbs.; geldings, 123 lbs.; fillies, 121 lbs. ONE MILE. The Ladies — $5000 Added THE LADIES, for fillies, three-year- olds, foals of 1905. By subscription of $100 each. $50 forfeit, only $10 if de- clared by January 7th 1907, or $25 if declared bv January 6th, 1908. with $5000 added, of which $1000 to the sec- ond, $500 to the third. To carry 121 lbs. ONE MILE. The 42d Belmont of $25,000 Closed for foals of 1905, September 15th. 1905. To close for yearlings (foals of 1905) September 15th, 1906. To the winner $21,000. to the second $2000, to hte third $1000. To the nominator of the winner $1000. Colts to carry 126 lbs.: geldings. 123 lbs.; fillies, 121 lbs. Liability of those entered as foals. By subscription of $10 each, the only for- feit if declared by January 7th. 1907. If left in after January 7th, 1907. a further subscription of $25 each. If left in after January 6th, 1908, a furth- er subscription of $50 each. Liability of those entered as yearlings. By subscription of $25 each if entered as yearlings on September 15th. 1906. the only forfeit if declared by January 7th. 1907. If left in after January 7th. 1907 a further subscription of $50 each. If left in after January 6th, 1908. a further subscription of $75 each. All starters to pay $150 each additional. The Westchester Racing Association to add a sum sufficient to make the value of the race S25.000. Mr. August Bel- mont to add Plate to the value of $1000 to the winner. By filing with the Westchester Racing Association an accepted transfer of the foal or yearling entry prior to the date of the first declaration, the original sub- scriber shall be released from liability as to the engagement of the horse, ex- cept for the original forfeit of $10 for foals and $25 for yearlings. MILE AND THREE FURLONGS. 1909 The 43d Belmont of 830,000 To close for foals of 1906. Septembe- 15th, 1906. To close for yearlings (foals of 1906) September 16th, 1907. To the winner $24,000, to the second $3000. to the third $1500. To the nominator of the winner $1500. Colts to carry 126 lbs.; geldings, 123 lbs.; fillies, 121 lbs. Liability of those entered as foals. By subscription of $10 each, the only forfeit if declared by January 6th, 1908. If left in after January 6th, 1908, a furth- er subscription of $40 each. If left in after January 6th, 1909, a further sub- scription of $50 each. Liability of those entered as yearlings. September 16th, 1907. By subscription of $25 each, the only forfeit if declared by January 6th, 1908. If left In after January 6th, 1908. a further subscrip- tion of $50 each. If left in after Janu- ary 6th, 1909, a further subscription of $75 each. All starters to pay $200 each additional. The Westchester Racing As- sociation to add a sum sufficient to make the value of the race $30,000. Mr. August Belmont to add plate of the value of $1000 to the winner. By filing with the Westchester Racing Association an accepted transfer of the foal or yearling entry prior to the date nf the first declaration, the original sub- scriber shall be released from liability as to the engagement of the horse, ex- cept for the original forfeit of $10 for foals and $25 for yearlings. MILE AND THREE FURLONGS. THE ELEVENTH NATIONAL STAB- LION RACE — "With $5000 Added Conditions for Entry of Stallions to close September 15th, 1906. For then two years old, foals of 1906, to be run at the Spring Meeting in 1908. the progeny of stallions duly nominated. Nominations of stallions to close and name bv midnight of Saturday, Septem- ber 15th. 1906, by subscription of $50 each, or only $25 each for stallions which have not sired a winner prior to December 15th. 1906. Of the subscrip- tions for stallions the nominators of the sires of the first, second and third horses shall receive 25 per cent. 15 per cent, and 10 per cent, respectively. The remaining 50 per cent to the winner. Conditions for the Entry of Poala of 1906, to Close and Name by Mid- niffht of Saturday, December 15th, 1906 Foals of 1906, the progeny of stallions duly nominated to be entered and named by midnight of Saturday, December 15th. 1906. Colts and geldings at $10 each, and fillies at $5 each, the only forfeit if declared bv December 15th, 1907. If left in after December 15th. 1907, and declared by April 20th. 190S, colts and geldings to pay $30 each, fillies $1 5 each. Tf left in after April 20th. 190R. cnlts and geldings to pay $60 each. fillies $30 each. Starters — colts, geld- ings and fillies to pay $1(10 additional. The Westchester Racing Association to add $5000 and the remaining 50 per cent of the stallion entrances, of which $1200 to the second and $600 to the third. The nominator of the winner to receive $1000 out of the subscriptions and the starting money. Of the sub- scriptions for stallions, the nominators of the sires of the first, second and third horses shall receive 25 per cent. 15 per cent, and 10 per cent, respectively. Colts to carry 122 lbs.: geldings and fillies 119 lbs. The produce of stallions which have not produced a winner prior to Decem- ber 15th 1906, allowed 5 lbs., if claimed at time of entry. By filing with The Westchester Racing Association prior to December 15th, 1907, an accepted transfer of the foals entry, the original subscriber shall be released from liabil- ity as to the engagement of the horse, except for the original forfeit of $10 or $5. FIVE FURLONGS. 1909 THE ELEVENTH MATRON for mares covered in 1906, foals of 1907, to run at the Autumn Meeting in 1909. then two years old. to be run in two races with $5000 added to each. Colts and geldings in one race, fillies in the other. To close and name for mares at mid- night of Saturday, December 15th, 1906, for which entry blanks will be duly mailed. NOTICE — Entries for the above are received only under the conditions as printed and in all respects subject to and in accordance with the rules of The Jockey Club and Westchester Racing Association. For entry blanks apply at the office of The Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Saturday, September S, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBORO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 USING ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19 yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP— GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson, — 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Sh lis THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company - Cincinnati, Ohio NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken I '"-s and Well Bred Puppies foi Sale Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St., Napa, Cal ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs lor Sale Address Wm. I'iiii i ips Benicia Venice of America Dog Show I'nder Auspices of Southwestern Kennel Club September 20, 21 and 22 Entries close Sept. 6, 1906 For Information Premium List, Entry Blanks, Vddress J. W. BROOKS, Secretary 570-571 Bradbury Bldg. Los Angeles, Cal. Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association Second Annual Blue Rock Tournament under Auspices of Vallejo Gun Clnb Vallcjo September 2 and 3 J. R. Wilson. WILSON & WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB Of the District of Columbia Under the Auspices of the Jockey Club A. F. Rooker ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND HAMS — Dairv Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles. Cal. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers In PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St.. Oakland Blake. Mofflt & Towne. Los Angeles. Blake. McFail & Co.. Portland. Oregon. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Race Course and Office. During Race* Meetings. Benning, D. C. Office In New York. 571 Fifth Avenue, "The Windsor Arcade." AUTUMN MEETING, 1906 Friday, November 16th, to Include Saturday December 1st, Fourteen Days. The following events will close and name at midnight of Saturday. Septem- ber 15th, as by their several conditions. FOB TWO-YEAR-OLDS The Grand Consolation — $3000 Added. THE GRAND CONSOLATION for 2- year-olds. foals of 1904. Non-winners of $10,001) at time of starting. By sub- scription of $100 each, half forfeit, only if declared by Thursday, Novem- ber 1st. 1906. to the winner, with $3000 added, of which S.jnn to the second. $300 to the third. Colts to carry 122 Allies and geldings 119 lbs. Non-win- ners of $5000 allowed 5 lbs.; of 13! allowed 7 lbs.; of two races of $2000, allowed 10 lbs.; of three of $1500. el- lowed 12 lbs. entrance fees paid for horses winning $10,000 "r more after September 15th, 1906. to be refunded SEVEN FURLONGS. COLUMBIA COURSE. FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS The Dixie — S2500 Added. THE DIXIE, for three-year-olds, foals of 1903. Bv subscription of $100 each, half forfeit. ?25 only if declared by Thursday, November 1st, 1906. to winner, with $2r,on added, of which $500 to the second. $300 to the third, to carry 126 lbs.; fillies and geldini: lbs \"\ Inners of any race of the value ,,f $10,000 in 1906 to carry 5 lbs. extra, er horses, if non-winners of $5000. in 1906. to be allowed 3 lbs.. 1906 allowed 5 lbs.; of two races of $2000 each, in 1906. allowed ~ lbs.; of three races of $1500 each, in 1906 al- lowed 1" lbs ONE MILE AMI THREE- ;TERS. OLD COURSE. FOB FILLIES. The Vestal — S2000 Added. THE VESTAL, for three-year-old fill- ies foals of 1903. By subscription of $70 each, half forfeit. $20 only if de- clared by Thursday. November 1st. 1906. to the winner, with $2000 added, 01 which $300 to the se 10 to the third. To carry 123 lbs. Winners of any race In 1906 of the value of $,:.00 to carry 5 lbs. extra. Other Allies non- winners of $4000 In 1906. to be allowed 3 lbs of $2500 In 1906. to be allowed 5 lbs': of $1500 in 1906. to be allowed 7 lbs- of two races of. $1000 each, in he allowed 10 lbs. The winner she Hi-,, carried. MILE AM' A HALF, OLD COURSE. TO OWNF.BS AND TRAIrTEBS. Due notice will be given of the clos- ing of the Colombia Handicap Washing- ton Cup. Pennine Special. Maximum. The Bladenshurg. Hunters' ' i mlor Steeplechases. Champion NOTICE. Entries for the above ore received onlv under the conditions as prlntedand "r " all respect, subject to and In accord- ancewith i the nil rock2Z club ^ Washington jockey Club. For en- try blanks apply at the "ffice "r'"e Breeder and Sportsman. 616 Golden Ave.. San Francisco. Cal. SON OF ZOMBBO FOB SALE. The voting stallion Barney Bernard" by Zomhrn. dam by Ham own "rotter to Sable Wilkes, second dam lb; ^i''"" Medium sire of dam of Lou Dillon. This horse Vs. sound, gentle, thoroughly broke and an excellent road or track horse Can trot a quarter in 34 «=<">«»•"» time. Is seven years old and a hand- some brown, with star. Is "hands and weighs 1.000 pounds. For further particulars and to see the norse call or write to JAS. BEBBYTHAN, 2220 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda. Cal. SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1.524 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. THOS. BANKS. Manager McKINNEY, 2:1 1J World's Leading Sire of E: treme Race Horse Speed FEE, $500 Fees are li leave the fa but : if mare f;iils to produce :i foal. Keep, $2.00 p»-r week. terms red to (n all cases, and we cannot deviate from I UcKJnnej I Ltefl :it tin- farm, ten ": THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention thla Journal when writing.) THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW. SAN MATEO, CAL. (Property of Jons Parrott, Esq ) I', v.. icd Exclusively to (be Breeding and Training of High Stepping Hackney Bred Harness Horses WALTER SEAL*. Manager. VACATION, 1906 PASTURE baaed by I California Northwestern Railway The Picturesque Route ot California - -AMD- North Shore Railroad Route IS NOW READY FOR DISTRIBUTION _• Full Information in r- g CAMPING SPOTS, THE LOCATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTBACcIONS. ETC., OF MINERAL SPRING RE- SORTS AND COUNTRY HOMES AND FARMS WHERE SUMMER BOARD ERS ARE TAKEN. WITH TERMS OF BOARD, $7.00 AND UPWARDS PER WEEK. RANCHO CALAO, Mountain View, Cal. HOLSTEINS— HITTER RREI ' FAM- ILIES Work Herd; '"< per cent winners ounty fairs, show ring, and in Call* lions. Stock near S. F. K II BURKE. 2126 FUlmon 672-680 lltli All kinds of Horace lit and sold. had at Tiburon Ferrp, foot of Inquiry by mail will bring au immediate rei JAS. AGLER, R. X. RYAN, Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. A?t. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. The Zibbell Stable ZIBBKI.I. & SON. Props. Cal. Boarding;, Training and Handling of all kinds of Fancy Hones a few Nice Rigs on hand. Take any ear going to the Chutes. Tel West 259. •HOW A HI' SHORTHOBNS"-QUINTO HERD— 77 premium* California state eatUe of beef and milking families for sale. Write us I Howard Cattle Co.. San Cal Hal B Colts For Sale I have several colts and fillies by Hal . fur sale that are out of record educing mares. Will sell at rea- prtces. F«>r pedigree, prices and full particulars AUG. ERICK- SON, 26 North Third St., Portland, Or. 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN (Saturday, September 8, 190G Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots ORSE BOOTS *******************,i*m**********m********'. 1 U. JH. C. | Grand American Handicap Wins In addition to the following Grand American Handicaps The Amateur Championship 1S93, R. A. Welch, U. M. C. Shells. Bates. U. M. C. Shells Out ofth. other compaDi Was Won in 1906 With U. M. C. Shot Shells. 894, T. W. Morfey, U. M. C. Sheik. 1S95, J- G. Messner, U. M. C. Shells. 1897, T. A. Marshall, U. M. C. Shells. 1900, H. D. 1900, R. a Heikes, U. M. C. Shells. 1903, M. Diefenderfer, U. M. C. Shells. 1904, R. D. Guptill, U. M. C. Shells. 7 (.rand American Handicaps held, U. M. C. Shells have been used 10 times exclusively by the winners. This is twice as large as the number of wins by any Shoot U. M. C. Shells and do justice to vour abilitv. THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., AGENCY, 313 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY Factory, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Avenue - W. S. "Wattles, Pacific Coast Sales Manager I Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Manufacturers of AMMUNITION, RIFLES and SHOTGUNS 317-319 Howard Street, San Francisco, Cal. ^^.^"^"^"/v^^VK^K"^!"'*^*!"!^ Du Pont Smokeless *|» Wins at the X GRAND AMERICAN T HANDICAP of 1906. * First, Second and Third Moneys X in the Grand American Handicap. * The Preliminary Handicap * The Professional Championship J High Average for the Entire Program. High Amateur Average. High Individual Score in the State Team Race. The Long Run of the Tourna- ment;— 139 Straight. Du Pont Smokeless CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS, Agents Temporary Office, Berkeley, Cal. ************************** * * ? The ! f Kentucky J Champion Mr. Woolfolk Henderson of Lexington WON THE GOLD MEDAL <• At Olympian Springs, Kentucky July 4, using "Infallible" Smokeless l.aflin & Rand Powder Co. 170 Broadway, New York City. Parker Stands for Quality The Gun of Quality 135,000 in Use QUALITY is of Paramount Importance THE PARKER GUN Is the recognized standard of the WORLD and stands to-day better than ever. The best gun value in the world DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR it cannot be equalled. We have never made cheap, trashy guns, and the Parker is always found cheapest in the end. The gun for you. This is a good time to get ready for the fall season. Let us assist you. Write to-day. Parker Bros. N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. = 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. .THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF. Selby FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superior==Excelsior Send Orders to Smelting Works. VALLEJO JUNCTION, - . CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL VOLUME XL1X. No. 8 SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 15. 1906 Subs:ription $3.00 a Year ^ t SIR JOHN S. 2:10 Four Year Old Bay Pacing Stallion by Diablo 2:09!. Dam Elisa S. 2:16',, by Alcantara Jr. Owned and Trained by W. L. Vance of Marysville. 4> ■© ©■ © THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. September 15. 1906 THE "OLD GLORY" AUCTION GREATEST OF ALL LIGHT HARNESS HORSE SALES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY November 26 to December 7,1906 Consignments from California solicited. The present excellent demand in the East assures most satisfactory results. Address FASIGTIPTON COMPANY, Madison Square Garden, New York City ITHACA GUNS HIS illustration shows our Xo. 7 $300 list gun. It is impossible to .snow by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this grade of gun. it can only be appreciated after you have handled ami examined the gun f or yourself. It is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or Whitworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature -:an produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- scribing our complete line, 17 grades, ranging in price from $17.75 m r to $300 list. IT Ithaca Gun Company Pacific Coast Branch, 2330 Alameda Ave. Ithaca, N. Y. Alameda, Cal. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: 2330 Alameda Ave., Cor. Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) V J. Reach Co., Ithaca Gun Co., Gray & Davis, Smith & Wesson, E. C. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Alarkham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Anna t Cycle Works, Hamilton Eifle Co. Ballistite Dense Powder Empire BALLISTITE SUCCESS WILL DUPICATED BT THE EMPIRE Bulk Powder WIXXER OF THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament results this last year has established its supremacy. BAKER CSL HAMILTON, Coast Agents SAN FRANCISCO SACRAMENTO LOS ANGELES FIRST ANNUAL SALE SEPTEMBER 11, 1906 A draft from the Howard Cattle Co.'s Herd of Short- Horn Cattle 40 Head Registered Bulls 25 Head Registered Heifers WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION. The sale will be held on the farm, adjoin- ing NEWMAN1. CAL., at 1:30 p. m. Write for Catalogue. HOWARD CATTLE CO., - San Mateo. Cal. FINE PASTURAGE NO WIRE FENCING. GOOD BOX STALLS AND BEST OF CARE given horses in any manner that owners may desire, at reasonable rates. For further particulars address MRS. CHASE, Sonoma, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d street. Oakland. Cal., Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep. Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so- licited. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, Saturday. September 15, 1906] THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLEY. Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coasl OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 44/\ Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofnce. Terms— One Tear $3; Six Months J1.75; Three Months Jl STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley. P. O. Drawer 147. San Fran- cisco. California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. Grand Circuit. Columbu9 September 17-21 Cincinnati September 24-23 California. Hollister September 19-22 Rocklin September 24-25 Hanfurd (Central Cal. Fair) October 1-6 North Pacific Circuit. North Yakima. Wash September 17-22 Spokane, Wash September 24-29 Walla Walla, Wash October 1-6 Lewiston, Idaho October 8-13 Montana Circuit. Bozf man September 17-22 Great Falls September 24-28 State Fair, Helena October 1-6 Missoula October o 1 2 ANOTHER $7000 STAKE is announced by the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association. It is the sixth renewal of its popular Futurity, and is called Stake No. 7. It is for the foals of mares covered this year. As usual there will be four di- visions, a trot and a pace for two-year-olds and a trot and pace for three-year-olds. This stake makes a trotting or pacing foal worth a lot of money to its owner if it has speed enough to win. Should a trotter win both two and three-year-old events for its breeder, it adds over $2500 to his bank account. and would be worth at least that much after the race if the owner desired to sell. There is no glory in horse breeding that equals the winning of a big stake, and it adds to the value of the sire and the dam of the winner besides. The very first step in the winning of a stake is to make a nomination. In Stake No. 7. the guaranteed value of which is $7000. the nomination of mares closes Thursday. Novem- ber 1. 1906. You have about six weeks from now in which to think the matter over. It requires the investment on that date of the sum of $2. If you own a mare that was mated this year to a good stallion, that $2 will be a good investment and you should not hesitate to make it. Read the conditions over. They will be found in a half-page advertise- ment in this Issue. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ADMISSION DAY AT ALAMEDA. COUNTY FAIR AT ROCKLIN. DAN PATCH knocked a quarter of a second from his record at the Hamline track last Saturday in the presence of 25,000 people, and his record is now 1:55. The great son of Joe Patchen 2:01% fin- ished strong and paced the last quarter of his mile in 28% seconds, which is proof of the wonderful gameness and endurance of this champion of cham- pions. The most marvelous thing about Dan Patch is that he seems to be always in shape for a fast mile, and beats two minutes every' time he paces an exhibition mile. SWEET MARIE'S record is now 2:03%. It was made in the second heat of a race and equals the record of famous Alix. made in a trial against time. Next to the record of Cresceus it is the fastest mile ever trotted in an actual contest. On the showing this great California bred mare has made this year, there is no room for doubt as to her ability to trot a mile in 2:20 or better when specially prepared for a flight against time. She is. without any ques- tion, the greatest trotting race mare that ever lived. Zi lock's daughter. Delilah 2:14. won the 2:12 pace at Hie Everett. Wash., meeting, her fastest heat be- ing in 2:15%. The road drivers and horsemen of Alameda county celebrated the admission of California into the United States by repairing to the mile track on the Alameda marsh and holding several speed con- tests. About a thousand people turned out to see the sport, there being no admission fee charged, no purses and no betting, the contests being wholly for fun. consequently no records were made nor bars incurred by the winners. Messrs P. J. Williams, J. W'. Thorns and D. W. Martin officiated as judges, and their decisions were satisfactory to everybody. The first race was between Dr. Crosby's Wilmarch Jr.. A. O. Gott's Mephisto and B. E. Combs' Allle Derby. The Doctor won the first and third heats. but Mr. Gott landed Mephisto at the wire first in the second heat. Clipper Jr. then beat Ray Wilkes two straight heats, neither of which were in standard time, but the horses showed good gaits and will display more speed when trained a little more. The third race had three starters. It was half- mile heats, but two in three and was won by Geo. Algeo's Toughey A., after Babe Madison had shown the way to the wire the first heat in very fast time. A race between De Roy, Bangs and Kid and an unnamed bay mare wound up the day's sport, the first named winning in straight order. The sum- maries: First race — Wilmarch Jr 1 3 1 Mephisto 2 1 2 Allie Derby 3 2 3 Time — 2:20%. 2:24%. 2:24. Second race — Clipper Jr -. . . 1 1 Ray Wilkes 2 2 Time— 2:38. 2:31%. Third Race — Half-mile heats— Toughie A 2 1 1 Babe Madison 1 2 2 Sadie Mason 3 w Time— 1:02%, 1:05%. 1:07. Fourth race — De Roy 1 1 Bangs 2 2 Kid 3 3 Bay mare ( unnamed ) 4 w Time— 2:40, 2:38. MATCH RACE AT MODESTO. Breeder & Sportsman: A very large crowd saw a match race decided last Saturday. September 8. on the road one mile north of Modesto. The start was one mile further north, and the ^outcome at the Haney Breeding Farm. The horses that contested were L. C. Gates' bay mare Dewdrop. trotter, and Mr. Galettes brown pacing stallion Advestisor The crowd was very much disappointed, as the race was a one-sided affair. Dewdrop winning in a jog with Advestisor more than two hundred yards back. The judges were C L. Jones. T. F. Kiernan and W. Kenen. The starters were L. Coffee and Chas. Pointer. The race was a match for $100 a side, and considerable outside money changed hands. Gates taking all the bets he could get. giving odds of 2 to 1 on some. Mr. Galette had touted his stallion as being one of the fastest horses in the State and many people were much disappointed to see him defeated so easily. He had challenged Mr. Gates for the race. Dewdrop is in foal, and many thought the stallion would beat her. but there was nothing to the race but Dewdrop from start to finish. At least five hundred people were in attendance. F. C. Stiles. STILL IN BUSINESS. Mayo, a bay gelding by Zombro. won the 2:40 trot at Everett. Wash., getting a record of 2:25 in the second heat. Henry Delaney is training and driving him in his races. An erroneous report has gone abroad throughout the State and is current even in the East that Mr J. A. McKerron, the Harness and Horse-boot Maker of this city, had retired from business. This report is so persistent that it looks more like the work of interested parties than a mere idle rumor. There is not a shadow of foundation for this oft-told tale. Mr. McKerron is in business again, and in business to stay, within 200 yards of his old stand. His new address is 247-249 Hyde street, corner of Ellis, where his business is running smoothly on the old lines. That is. he sells the very best of everything at a very' reasonable price, and in the line of harness and horse-boots sells only his own manufacture, The liberal purses that are being offered at the County Fair, to be held at Rocklin. September 24th and 25th. will attract some of the best horses in the State, and that means first class sport, the kind that everybody wants to see. The 2:20 race and the free for all purse of $400 will bring several of the same horses that were seen at the State Fair. Racing program — Lincoln Stake. 2:20 class $200.00 Loomis Stake, county horses, 2:40 class... 100.00 Penryn'Cup. % mile dash 100.00 Newcastle Stake, % mile run 100.00 Five mile relay race, rider allowed three mounts and to change horses every half mile in front of the grandstand 50.00 (And added money) Auburn Stake, free for all trot or pace.... 400.00 Ophir Stake. Placer Co. named horses 100.00 Colfax Cup. % mile dash 100.00 Rosevllle Handicap, 1% mile 300.00 Sheridan Scramble. % mile for Placer Co. saddle ponies entrance free 25.00 Entries close September 20: apply to I. Levison, Rocklin. Entrance fee ten per cent of purse, five to enter, three to start. All harness races, trot or pace, mile heats. 2 in 3. Catch weight; no distance. A match race for $500 has been made between Tuttle Bros. Hattie T. and Jack Nagle's Monte Bell. Both of these mares are Placer county horses and very fast and a spirited contest Is assured. Hattie T. won a race the opening day at Woodland in 2:13% and reports from Monte Bell say that she Is in fine fettle and can step along in 2:10 or so. PLEASED WITH HIS PURCHASE. As our readers know. Mr. C. H. Harrison of Vic- toria. B. C. recently bought from Mr. Larabee's Brook Nooke Ranch the mare Niquee by Joe Patchen. without seeing her. taking the judgment of his friend Sexton as to her good qualities. The follow- ing letter from Harrison, received this week, shows how well pleased he is after seeing the mare: F W. Kelley. Dear Sir — The mare Niquee by Joe Patchen arrived yesterday, and I must say that she is the best made mare from tip to tip that I ever saw. If any man can find a flaw in her he would be a severe critic. Our Government veterinarian passed her and said she is the best he ever saw. I have had a few nice horses, and have looked at some good ones, but this mare outshows any one I ever saw. and she is a fast one. I intend to give her a careful preparation this winter for next year. Mr. Sexton came over with her from Larrabee's ranch in Montana He says that Trainer Miller Is working eighteen head of good young trotters and pacers, and that he is a first-class man. Larrabee's place is fully equipped with every' requisite for training harness horses. There are 350 brood mares, each with a weanling. 350 yearlings, nearly 250 two- year-olds, all in good shape, all on the Brook Nooke Ranch. Sexton says this ranch is a revelation. It is in Ruby Valley, is the finest of grazing land, and has abundance of brooks and springs of clear, cold water. He speaks highly of the horses in training and says it is the place to buy a high-class prospect. Please nominate my mare Maid of Del Norte in Breeders' Futurity. I will also name her foal by Star Pointer in the Occident and Stanford Stakes if I am able to raise and develop it. In the language of Old Wash. "I will done shore try." Yours truly, C. A. HARRISON The Illinois State Board of Agriculture has con- tracted with Rochan & Doble of Winnipeg. Manitoba, for The Broncho, the world's peerless pacing queen, to go against the Illinois State Fair track record of 2:00% at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday, October 3. The Duchess, a bay mare by Gambetta Wilkes 2:19%. was given a pacing record of 2:05% at Galesburg. 111., two weeks ago at the meeting there in a performance against time. The Duchess is a very fast mare, and does not wear the hopples, but as a racing proposition has been valueless. She secured a record of 2:12% two years ago at Chili- cothe. Ohio, in a winning race, but is was found that this year she would not race. Hollister races next week. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 15, 1906 y.j„j^j. .M-J-M-S-K-S-i***** NOTES AND NEWS | Hanford Pair will be worth going to see this year. The best time made by the trotting two-year-olds in the Oregon Stake at the State Fair at Salem this week was 2:38%. The Placer County Fair at Auburn will be held this month. Nutwood Wilkes has six new standard performers this year and several sons and daughters that have new performers to their credit. Aerolite 2:15% Is the fastest two-year-old pacer of the year. The three-heat system is not as popular as the old three in five. Ben Walker has now marked two pacers with records below 2:01. All arrangements have been completed for holding a fair and race meeting at Klamath Falls, Oregon, on the 27th, 28th and 29th of this month. The fair will prove of great interest to visitors from other sections, who are very numerous in Klamath county this month, as a fine exhibit of all kinds of produce will be made. A French Trotting Register will be issued next year. It is expected that about 8,000 horses will be listed in the first volume. Bob Burress was set down for a year at Butte, Montana, last week. Here's more McKinney blood in the 2:10 list. The pacing mare Sallie Pointer by Sky Pointer, dam Sister, by McKinney, won the first heat of the 2:09 pace at Hamline last week in 2:06%. Thedona, the Fresno mare by Athadon, that has been winning for Charlie DeRyder on the half mile tracks in the Mississippi Valley, is now on the Great Western Circuit, where she is meeting hotter com- pany on mile ovals. It does not seem to make much difference with her, however, as she won the 2:17 class pace at Pekin, August 15th, over a good field in straight heats, her miles being in 2:12%, 2:11% and 2:09%. She won the last heat handily and could have gone faster. The owners of Gay Bingen 2:12% are said to have refused an offer of $10,000 for the fast son of Bingen 2:06% and Gaiety Girl. Of the foals at the Walnut Hall Farm of L. V. Hark- ness this season, probably the most prized of the col- lection is the filly by Moko out of Ozanam 2:07, the winner of the Transylvania, in which heart-breaking contest that season the now trotting king of the turf. Major Delmar, went down in defeat. It is the first foal of Ozanam, and is the picture of her famous dam in conformation. This royally bred filly is eligible to $72,000 worth of stakes and purses as a two and three-year-old, and she will be given as much care and attention in her raising as was ever accorded a suckling in Kentucky, either of trotting or thorough bred blood lines. Eddie Rice surprised the boys at Readville one afternoon recently by stepping Sufreet 2:06% a mile in 2:06%. He will race the daughter of Alcan- tara in the free-for-alls at the county fairs later on in the season. The former Buffalo trainer, George Bodimer, now training in Austria, was recently kicked by the stal- lion A. Penn 2:08% and very badly injured. Late reports say he is recovering and will be able to drive again in a few weeks. P. L. Budinger of Hanford recently shipped a car load of fine driving horses to the City of Mexico, where he finds ready sale for all he can ship. Among those in the last consignment was Amar- anthus, own sister to Dr. W. 2:08%. Nine horses entered the 2:10 list at the Galesburg, Illinois, meeting, four trotters and five pacers. Lord Lovelace, by Lovelace, won the 2:25 class pace for a purse of $1,000 at the Oregon State Fair last Monday, pacing his two heats in 2:12% and 2:11%. Nick Nack got second money, Mandolin third and Swiftwater Bill fourth. The other starters were Dr. J., Major Del, Captain John and Jalenda. Hollister will hold a race meeting next week. Nearly all the horses that raced at Salinas this week will race at Hollister. Neergard by Neernut now has a record of 2:19% trotting, made in a winning race at Butte, Montana. Charlie Belden won second money in the 2:35 trot for $2,500 at Hamline. Bi Flora was the winner of the race is straight heats. Athamax 2:22%, the son of Athadon, that attracted so much attention at the Woodland meeting by rea- son of his grand conformation and beautiful gait, has been leased by his owner, F. W. Perkins of Oakland, for another year to Mr. S. W. Lillard of Davisville. Athamax sires size, style and speed and his colts are very highly thought of. They will make a showing on the track when old enough to race. C, two horses of not very extended reputation. The race was to wagon, best two heats in three. George G. won straight heats in 2:09% and 2:09%. "Marque" tells the following story in regard to this race: "George G. 2:05% somewhat redeemed his past repu- tation by winning the Cleveland Gold Cup race, it being his first victory since coming East in 1904. On several occasions in his two years on the Grand Cir- cuit, he had threatened to win, but always he changed his mind at critical times. It is the duty of a good caretaker to have abiding faith in his horse, and Mike Kilford, who ministers to the wants of George G., believes him capable of beating even Sweet Marie. Mike has had to stand for some strong joshing from his stable-mates anent George G.'s capacity as a race horse. So, after his victory, he started to rub it in on all of his detractors. But poor Mike, with all of his wit, had to lay his hand down when one of his confreres handed him this line of talk. Pointing to a pump which stood adjacent to the drawgate and sported a huge tin cup, one of the boys said, 'Do you see that cup, Mike?' 'I do,' said he. 'Well, that's what George thought he was racing for: if he had known a gold cup was up he would have crawled un- der the fence, like he always did.' " J. M. Kincheloe of Woodland owns a Shetland colt that at five days old measured but twenty-two inches in height and weighed but twenty-five pounds. The pony is active and spry and perfectly formed in every respect. Payments of $5 each will be due and payable Octo- ber 2d on weanlings named in the $7,000 Breeders' Futurity for foals of 1906. Keep up your payments or you can't win. Zolock 2:05% paced a trial mile at the Salem, Ore., track week before last in 2:05 flat. The son of Mc- Kinney is in shape to reduce his record this year. Ned Dennis at 1249 Franklin street, this city, has for sale three brood mares and a two-year-old filly that are well bred enough to start a stock farm with. One is the sorrel mare Diavolo by Diablo 2:09% out of the great brood mare Lillie Langtry, dam of Ed B. Toung 2:11%, Dudley 2:14, etc., by Nephew; an- other is that good race mare of a few years ago. Flora M. 2:16 by Richard's Elector. Both Diavolo and Flora M. are in foal to McKinney's great son, Kinney Lou 2:07%. Another good mare that Dennis has for sale is Lucy Shaw by Cropsy's Nutwood. She has a colt at foot by Directum II, and is again in foal to that handsome son of Directum 2:05%. If anyone wants a young trotting prospect he should ask Dennis a price on the two-year-old bay filly Virginia by the great Sidney Dillon out of Flora M. 2:16, by Richard's Elector. Here is one that will do to enter in the big trotting stakes like the M. & M. and Charter Oak when a four-year-old, as she is fast now and knows nothing but trot. Geo. A. Kelly's fine stallion Bonnie McK., by Mc- Kinney, dam Bonsilene 2:14% by Stamboul 2:07%, second dam Bon Bon 2:16, dam of Bonnie Direct 2:05%, Bonnie Steinway 2:06%. Rector 2:10% and Bonsilene 2:14%. by Simmons, won first premium for the best standard bred stallion at the Everett, Wash., Fair last week. Now is the time to buy McKinney mares when they can be had at reasonable prices. Henry Hahn of 2125 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, Cal., has one for sale that should be snapped up quickly. Her. name is Annie McKinney and she will be seven years old next month, having been foaled in October, 1899. She is by McKinney 2:11% and out of a producing mare by Boodle 2:12%, sire of Ethel Downs 2:10, one of the greatest race mares ever on this Coast, and others, second dam a mare that has a trotter in the 2:15 list, by Jim Mulvenna, son of Nutwood. Annie McKinney is now in foal to Bon Voyage (3) 2:12%, one of the handsomest and fastest trotters of the famous Electioneer family. The foal will be a rep- resentative of the Electioneer-Wilkes cross, and will be worth more as a yearling than the price now asked for the mare. See advertisement. My Star 2:03% is tbe champion green pacer of the year, George G„ driven by Mr. Devereux, won the gold cup challenge race at the Intercity matinee at Pitts- burg August 28th. beating Uncle William and Robin A good horse died the other day at Buffalo, when the Monterey gelding Irish 2:08% (pacing) as a four-year-old, succumbed to pneumonia. It was pretty generally conceded that Irish, whose gait was changed to the trot this year, would have made a record at this way of going several seconds lower than his pacing mark. Al. Thomas, who trained him, said he was the best trotter he ever handled, and was certain he could beat Mainsheet 2:08%, a horse that he has won well with this year. Mainsheet is recognized as one of the great trotters of the year, and this opinion from a man like Al Thomas, who had both horses under his care, is worth a great deal. The death of Irish is very unfortunate for P. J. Williams, who owns his sire Monterey 2:09%, as the low record Irish would undoubtedly have won would have added much to Monterey's reputation. The wise breeder, however, is the one who does not wait for stallions to get great reputations, but patronizes them before they achieve it and have the goods to sell when they are most in demand. There will be other sons and daughters of Monterey that will get very low records in the near future, and those who own his get when the boom comes will be the "wise men who get the money." It is likely that a large number of trotters and pacers will be wintered at the State Fair track at Sacramento. The fame of that oval as a winter training track may make it a rival of Pleasanton. Last winter horses were working out on the track a few hours after a week of steady rain. The highest class pacer that has shown on the California tracks this year is probably Sir John S. 2:10%, by Diablo, who is a four-year-old and not six as has been stated. His full sister, the trotting mare Easter Bell, is six. Sir John S. is not only a very fast pacer, but is one of the good headed kind that can be placed anywhere, and has not won a heat in his races in as fast time as he was capable of showing. When he won at Woodland in 2:10% he could have paced into the 2:10 list had it been neces- sary. Sir John S. is trained and driven by W. L. Vance of Marysville, who is also his owner. The picture on our front page this week gives a fair idea of the proportions of this pacer. Merriwa Stock Farm, better known as the Valensin Farm, has been sold by W. D. Donahue to the Ala- meda Sugar Company, and it will be devoted to sugar-beet raising, for which the land is particu- larly adapted. This farm has changed hands many times since Valensin owned it. The administrators of his estate sold it to Mr. Lopez, an Australian, who devoted it to the breeding of thoroughbreds, calling it Merriwa Farm after an Australian stallion that he placed at the head of his stud. Lopez trans- ferred the place after a few years to a party that held the mortgage, and then James Butler of New York bought it for a California adjunct to his cele- brated East View Farm in New York. He changed his plans and sold after a year to Frank Jermyn of Pennsylvania, who began many improvements, and I contemplated making it a winter residence and breed- ing a few trotters as a pastime. The death of Mr. Jermyn's mother last spring changed his plans and he sold to Mr. Donahue, who has now in turn dis- posed of the place to the Alameda Sugar Company. Saturday, September 15, 1906] BUTTE, MONTANA, SUMMARIES. Pacing, 2:25 class, purse $500— J. A. Evilsizer's Walter E 1 ] , Fred Cornehl's Mollie Button 2 3 2 G. H. Easterbrook's Tommy Gratton 3 4 3 Time— 2:16, 2:1-1, 2:18. Trotting, 2:40 class, purse $500— Fred Cornehl's Hattie J 1 ] j J. R. Conway's Miss Burbrook 2 2 2 Herman Johnson's Adwilta 3 3 3 Time— 2:21, 2:21%, 2:23%. Pacing. 2:tiT class, purse $500 — Jib; b. g. by Senator (Brownell) 1 2 1 Miss Georgia, by McKinney (Hoyes) 5 1 2 Sherlock Holmes, by Zolock (Childsl 4 3 4 Time— 2:11%, 2:10, 2:13%. Trotting. 2:40 class, purse $500 — A. Valentine (Kentl 1 4 j Sally Lunn 1 Hayes) 4 4 2 Dallas 1 Nichols) 3 2 3 Time— 2:21%. 2:21, 2:19%. Pacing, three-year-old class, purse $500 — r Shell (Huber) 1 1 1 Ralphael (Leonard) 2 2 2 Ernfold (Threkeld) 4 4 3 Time— 2:39%, 2:33%, 2:34. 2:17. Lady Spokane and Homeway also started. Trotting. 2:24 class, purse $500— A. Valentine, by F. A. Russell 2 1 1 Sally Lunn 1 2 2 Dan Allerton 4 3 3 Adwilta 3 4 4 Time— 2:20%, 2:18%, 2:19%. Bessie Jones also started. Pacing, 2:30 class, purse $500 — Tommy Gratton, by Gratton 1 1 1 Mollie Button 2 2 2 Highball -. . . 3 3 4 Time— 2:15%. 2:15%. 2:14%. Free-for-all pace, purse $750 — Jib by Senator 2 1 1 Miss Georgia 1 3 4 Milo 5 2 2 Time— 2:09%, 2:11%, 2:17. Pacing. 2:17 class, purse $500 — ■ Bonnie Treasure by Bonnie Russell 1 1 1 Bertie K 2 3 2 Prince Charles 5 2 3 Governor Ramsey 3 4 4 Irwin C 4 5 5 Time— 2:13%. 2:18. 2:13%. 2:22 trotting, purse $500 — Neerguard by Neernut (Brooks) 1 1 1 Patsey Rice 2 2 3 The Allerton Boy 4 3 2 Dan Allerton 3 4 4 Time— 2:20%, 2:19%, 2:19%. 2:22 class pace, purse $500 — Mollie Button by Alex Button (Misner) 111 Kittie Loinen 2 2 2 Highball 3 3 3 Time— 2:14%, 2:16%, 2:16. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN EVERETT, WASH., SUMMARIES. PREMIUM WINNERS AT STATE FAIR. I Meeting Aug. 29th to Sept. 1st.] Trotting. 2:25 class, purse $500 — Bonnie Tangent, b. s. by Tangent-Bonnie (Wal- lace) j ! Mayo, b. g. by Zombro (Delaney) 2 3 Packline. cb. s. by Paotolue (Bam 1 2 Brilliant, blk s. by Oregmonl (Prior) 3 4 Black Diamond, blk. g. by Del Norte ilrwini ..5 5 Gibbie, br. g. by McVera (Lance) 6 G Senator H., b. h. by Bozeman (St. Jacque) 7 d Pius. eh. g. by Dexter Prince (Stoppelfeld) .. d Time — 2:23, 2:23%. Pacing, 2:25 class, purse $500 — Bonnie M., b. m. by Mohegan (Shell I. 2 15 11 Carlyle, blk. s. by Lyle 3 3 1 2 2 Argus G., br. m. by Remember (Taylor) 6 5 3 3 3 Robert H.. blk. g. by Coeur d'Alene (Brooker) 1 2 2 d Ben W., b. g. by Yendis 4 4 4 d Dewey Ann, b. m. by Chehalis 5 d Time— 2:20%, 2:17%. 2:23%. 2:23%, 2:25%. Pacing, 2:30 class, purse $500 — Swiftwater Bill. blk. g. by Ociventus (Peringer) I 1 Flaxey McGregor, ch. m. by Gregmont (Prior). . 2 2 Jalinda, b. m. by Norcateer (Brooker) 4 3 Capt. John, ch. s. by Tennysonian (Millington) 3 4 Maj Dell, rn. g. by Del Norte (Erwin) d Malcatoon, ch. m. by Senator (Lance) d Time— 2:25, 2:19%. Trotting, 2:40 class, purse $500 — Mayo, b. g. by Zombro (Delaney) 2 1 1 B. C. King, b. s. by King Patchen (Hollings- head) 1 2 4 Black Diamond, blk. g. by Del Norte (Erwin) 4 3 2 Senator H.. b. s. by Bozeman (St. Jacque)6 3 4 3 Bonnie Tangent, b. s. by Tangent (Wallace). 5 d Time— 2:27. 2:25. 2:27%. Pacing, three-year-old class, purse $400 — Lou Miller, ch. f. by The Blacksmith (Cox).. 12 1 Del Kisbar. blk. g. by Del Norte (Lance).. 3 14 Olga S., b. f. by Diablo (Stoppelfeld) 2 4 3 Idylwise, blk. f. by Del Norte (Erwin) 4 3 2 Time— 2:29%. 2:25, 2:27%. Trotting, 2:20 class, purse $400— Gibbie, br. g. by McVera (Lance) 1 1 1 Kitty Clover, br. m. by Pricemont (Lynch) . . 2 2 3 Brilliant, blk. s. by Gregmont (Prior) 5 4 2 Packline. ch. s. by Pactolus (Barr) 3 3 4 Mark Hannabus, br. s. by Planter (Truesdale) 4 5 5 Time— 2:24%, 2:24%, 2:21%. Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $800 — Delilah, b. m. by Zolock (Delaney) 2 11 Ollie M., b. m. by Westfield (Erwin) 1 2 2 Jalinda, b. m. by Norcateer (Brooker).... 3 3 3 Amble W., b. m. by Alta Boy (Wiley) d Time— 2:14%, 2:15%, 2:17%. Special trot and pace, purse $100 — Black Diamond, by Del Norte (Erwin) 1 1 Lady W., by King Alexis (Prior) 2 3 Dewberry (p) by Strathway (Lance) 3 2 Altrim (p) by Antrim (Jesse) d Time— 2:38, 2:30. o James W. Hoyt, who died recently at his home in Chester, N. Y., at the ripe age of ninety-one years, was one of a very few old-school horsemen. He owned the mare Highland Maid, matched against Flora Temple when that famous mare was in her prime. Highland Maid beat Flora Temple the first heat, but lost the race and Mr. Hoyt believed that she was not driven to win, for she had worked in 2:15. He also owned the celebrated mare Widow Machree, who produced the noted sire, Aberdeen. Luke M. Emerson, a Missouri breeder and im- porter of jacks and jennets, recently purchased one of the zebras from the Carl Hagenbeck Circus. Ex- periments are being conducted by the Government along the line of crossing the zebra with the Ameri- can horses and Mr. Emerson will make some experi- ments on his own account. The hybrids are said to retain many of the qualifications of the zebra, com- bined with a little more size and endurance than the native animal. Will Caton, the successful trainer and driver, leads all Russian drivers in amount of money won this year, having $124,000 to his credit. Mr. Caton is the Geers of Russia's trotting turf. It is said that the foreigners back his horses to a standstill. Following is a list of the horses of different breeds winning premium* In the show ring at the California State Fair this year: Thoroughbreds. Two-year-old stallions, first prize. Nunie of La Siesta. La Siesta Ranch; second. Piety of La Siesta, La Sc-rita Ranch. Best dam, with not less than two of her oolts, medal for Wandering Xuu ami Siesta Ranch. Standard Trotters. Four-year-olds or over, first prize to Guy Dillon, F. S. Turner; second. Diamond. William Duncan; third. Alec Derby, James Coats. Three-year-olds, first prize. Major Dillon, F. S. Turner. Two-year-olds, first prize to Dr. William S. Jen- nings. F. S. Turner. Yearlings, first prize to Siesta. La Siesta ranch; second, California Dillon, F. S. Turner. Sucklings, first prize to bay colt of F. S. Turner; second, same. Geldings of any age. first prize to Search Me. La Siesta Ranch; second. Mogalore, La Siesta Ranch. Four-year-old mares — First, Wanda II. La Ranch: second. Bye Bye, F. S. Turner; third, Coro- mla C. F. S. Turner. Two-year-olds — First, Rena Del Norte, Thomas H. Brents. One-year-old— First, Baby B.. Mrs. E. W. Callen- dine. Best Suckling Filly— First, not named, F. S. Turner. Harness Horses. Best pair, 16 hands — First, H. C. Muddox; second. W. A. Caswell. Best pair. 15 hands — First, Carroll Cook. Best single animal, 16 hands — First. t'ncl<- Jimmy. W. F. Peterson; second, Penrose, A. Elkus; third. Crown Rose. B. McGinty. Best single animal. 15 hands — First, Rosie F.. B. F. Avey; second. Dollie M., J. W. Nesbitl; third. Nellie. Louis Ruff. Carriage teams — First, La Siesta Ranch. Novelty rig — First. Charles S. Butters. Draft Horses. Percherons. four-year-old — First. "Caporal," Jimeno Stock Farm. Percherons, four-year-old mares — "Dolores," Cali- fornia Polytechnic School. Percherons, two-year-old mares — First, "Dolores Princess." California Polytechnic School. Percherons. one-year-old mares — First. "Jean," California Polytechnic School. Percherons. sucklings — First. Dolores Fanture, California Polytechnic School. Mures and two colts — First. Dolores and colt. Belgians, four-year-old stallions— First. Trapiieslic. J. Crouch & Son. Clydesdale, one-year-old stallions — First. Border Chief. Alfred Ipsen. English Shire, one-year-old stallions — First, Mark ham King. R. Gleadall. Coach Horses. German Coach, best four-year-old stallions — F Endor. J. Crouch & Son; second, Ingo. Mary D. Johnson; third, Seesturn. J. Crouch & Son. Three-year-olds — First. Rametus. J. Crouch & Son: second. Bajazzo. J. Crouch & Son; thrid. Tal- nina. J. Crouch & Son. Special French Coach— First. Keots Romulus. Louis Ruff. Saddle Horses. Best stallion, three-year-olds — First. Seyyid. Chas. S. Butters. Two-year-old — First. Squirrel, E. Rosenblatt; sec- ond. Kissing Cup, Charles S. Butters. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. It's the best. LOMPOC WANTS A RACE TRACK. The Lompoc Journal is authority for the statement that an association is being organized to build and maintain a track where harness racing will be held, and the infield used for all sorts of out-door sports, including baseball, school athletics, etc. The need of such a pleasure resort is sorely felt in Lompoc. The promoters of the scheme will build a regulation track and the association will become a member of the National Association. o Stanley Adderly, importer carriage and harness sponges, now at 2103 Pine St., San Francisco, Cal. • Drink Jackson 's Napa Soda. It means health. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. September 15, 190G PHENOMENAL M'KINNEY. YEARLINGS SELL WELL. [Chicago Horse Review, September 4.] On the ediorial page of the issue of the Horse Review for August 21 — two weeks ago — appeared a paragraph which read as follows: When Mack Mack won the 2:12 trot at Poughkeep- sie last week, taking a record of 2:09%. he made the seventh race-record 2:10 trotter to the credit of McKinney 2: 11 %. There is more than a chance that at least two more of that unequaled sire's get will also trot into the "select list" this season. That Mc- Kinney will ultimately have at least ten 2:10 trotters may be regarded as certain — and he is very apt to have more than that. The sire of Sweet Marie 2:04% is, as a begetter of 2:10 speed. The first part of our prediction has been verified even sooner than we had anticipated. We had not at the time of its publication received advices that on the previous Thursday the stallion Coronado, son of McKinney. had trotted the third heat of a winning race at Woodland, Cal., in 2:09%, his entry into the 2:10 list being made upon the same day as Mack Mack's. And last Thursday, Aug. 30, at Readville. Mass., El Milagro, another McKinney trotter, took a record of 2:09% in a third heat. Thus the three new 2:10 trotters predicted for McKinney in 1906 have already arrived. Never be- fore has a sire placed three trotters in the 2:10 list in a single season. McKinney's roster of 2:10 trot- ters now includes nine — no other sire has more than five — which, with their records and dams' breeding, are as follows: Sweet Marie, b. m., dam Lady Rivers, by Mam- brino 17S9, 2:04%. Charlie Mc, br. g., dam Nettie J., by Doncaster, 2:07%. Kinney Lou, br. h., dam Mary Lou 2:17, by Tom Benton 15705, 2:07%. Mack Mack, b. g„ dam Nancy, by General McClel- lan 144, 2:08%. El Milagro. b. g. dam Adelina Patti, by Effingham, 2.09%. Hazel Kinney, b. m., dam Baby's Gift, by Christmas 12253, 2:09%. The Roman, b. g., dam Wanda 2:14%, by Eros 5326, 2:09%. Coronado, br. h., dam Johanna Treat 2:24%, by Thomas Rysdyk 10649, 2:09%. Dr. Book, b. g. dam Leonor 2:24, by Dash wood 14962, 2:10. We might write columns of interesting facts rela- tive to or deduced from this wonderful group, but we will content ourselves with a few observations merely. In the first place, these nine different trot- ters have all beaten 2:10 in contested races . Sweet Marie 2:04% alone carries a time record, but she has a race record (the world's for mares) of 2:04%. The great majority of their records were also made in winning races. In the second place, the nine are out of nine different families — for not only have no two not a common sire, but neither have they a common grandsire. This affords an unexampled instance, not only of the capacity to get 2:10 speed possessed by McKinney, but of his capacity to get it from mares of any blood lines. It will be noticed that two of these nine 2:10 trotters are out of dams by non-standard sires. When we add to this the fact that no daughter of any of the nine sires has ever produced a 2:10 trotter by any sire but Mc- Kinney, his potency becomes overwhelming in its greatness. McKinney is to-day but nineteen years of age, and, apparently, in the prime of his powers. At the head of Mr. Simpson's Empire City Stud, he is now enjoying opportunities which dwarf all his previous ones. Considering what he has accomplished, what he will yet accomplish cannot be conjectured. It is altogether likely to be beyond what any one would even now care to be considered so rash as to predict. o In one race on the second day at the Ohio State Pair at Columbus there were nineteen starters in one race and they all stayed in until the race was completed. Now that Governor Pardee is out of the race for Governor he need fear no entangling alliances and should fill the vacancies on the State Board of Agri- culture with the best men he can find who are fUted for the position, and who have some idea of what a State Fair should be. The yearlings from Mr. A. B. Spreckels Napa Stock Farm sold in New York September 5th, brought good prices. The thirteen by Solitaire fetched an average of nearly $900 each and would have aver- aged much higher had not the filly out of Sevens, conceded to be the highest class one in the consign- ment, died on the train to New York. On the same date the yearlings from Mr. W. O'B. Macdonough's Menlo Stock Farm were sold. The prices obtained were as follows: Property of A. B. Spreckels. Bay colt by Solitaire II-Bohemian Lass; F. Brown: $600. Brown colt by Solitaire II-Cattle Kate; A. J. Joy- ner; $2600. Chestnut filly by Solitaire U-Piquante; F. Burlew; $1250. Chestnut colt by Marius II-Atossa; J. E. Seagram; $300. Chestnut colt by Crighton-Rosy Cross; J. A. Ben- net; $250. Chestnut colt by Solitaire H-Hazel Mc. ; J. J. Walsh; $550. Bay filly by Solitaire II-Break o'Day; F. Brown; $500. Chestnut colt by Marius II-Monrovia; W. Sel- leck; $300. Bay filly by Solitaire II-Formella; H. T. Oxnard; $250. Brown colt by marius II-Sacharisa; J. McLaughlin; $225. Bay filly by Solitaire II-Carnation II; J. Cchlasser; $1500. Bay filly by Solitaire II-Straight Tip; J. J. Walsh; $225. Brown filly by Solitaire II-Georgia VI; F. O'Neill; $1450. Chestnut colt by Solitaire II-Marcell; S. Emery; $1200. Bay filly by Ossary-Chime; J. Cooper; $400. Bay colt by Solitaire II-Religuard; W. Beckett; $275. Chestnut colt by The Judge-Folly; J. J. Marklein; $250. Brown colt by Solitaire II-Sweet Cakes; J. J. Walsh; $300. Bay filly by Solitaire n-Center Tip; J. J. Mark- lein; $300. Property of W. O'B. Macdonough. Black filly by Ossary-Lovelight; B. Schreiber; $500. Bay colt by Ossary-Lovelight; B. Schreiber; $1300. Bay filly by Orsini-Santa Bella; B. Schreiber; $1400. Bay filly by Orsini-Laurellus Maid; W. B. Chap- man; $325. Bay filly by Orsini-Carthagena ; W. D. Millard $300. Bay colt by Orsini-Scintillate; B. Schreiber; $600. Brown colt by Ossary-Yodel II; P. J. Dwyer; $1000. Bay colt by Orsini-Chaste; J. E. Seagram; $400. A SUCCESSFUL FAIR. The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C, is the Driard. The State Fair that closed Saturday night was a success in the most acceptable sense notwithstand- ing the absence of gambling on the track and the consequent absence of running races. The exposi- tion was a test of the dispute that has raged here for a number of years between the gamblers and the balance of the public upon whose credulity they thrived. The issue was as to the possibility of the Fair succeeding without the contribution from the bookmakers for the gambling privilege. The verdict is that the gamblers lose. Of course, the sports do not concede that and derive a sort of pleasure and self-exaltation in maintaining that the show was a failure. The directors do not share in the opinion of the sports. It was said yesterday at the pavilion that the financial end of the Fair was satisfactory. The deficiency will not go beyond a thousand or two dollars and this is held to be as much as could be expected. The transition from the old to the new order naturally interferred with the attendance. The opinion that the Fair was doomed to failure was so assiduously circulated by the gamesters that it was accepted by hundreds as a foregone conclusion. The directors feel that, under the circumstances, they have succeeded very well. At least it has been shown that the Fair need not be a tail to tile bookmaking game, but can be made a public utility as an exposition of the substantial resources of the great State. The attendance at the pavilion has been quite en- couraging, far better than last year. The public re- sponded liberally to the invitation to change the exposition from a gambling annex to a real State Fair. The gate receipts at the park fell off, and for the first time in many years the directors found that the pavilion would have to be depended on to bring up the receipts. It was a transformation in- deed, that was devoutly wished. The State Agricultural Society will be able to go before the Legislature next year and make a request for a liberal appropriation without hanging its head. It is understood that Governor Pardee believes that the Fair can be made a useful help to the great in- dustries of the commonwealth. The assistance of the bangtail brigade is not essential to this accom- plishment. Every winner in the harness events during the week got his money on the spot this year. There were no murmurings or disputes on that score. The only important difference in the general status was the fact that the bookmaking syndicate did not en- joy its usual rake-off. This was a Fair free from scandal. The Legislature will probably find less to scoff at next winter when it is asked to provide revenues for the next State exposition. Perhaps it may decide to adopt Director Rush's suggestion of a biennial show. But it is believed that the best thing that ever happened for the success of the in- stitution was the cutting out of bookmaking. Public opinion is firm in the claim that if the Fair cannot survive without the assistance of the gamblers it had better go out of commission. — Sacramento News. LAST DAY AT READVILLE. On Friday, August 31, the two weeks' Grand Circuit at this point was brought to a close with three good events, and two more world's records were estab- lished on the day — one was by Ecstatic, who paced the second heat in the free-for-all in 2:01%. The second heat in the race is the fastest by a second ever made by a pacing mare in a race, while the combined time of the two heats averages faster than any time made by a pacing mare in competi- tion. The previous record for mares in competition was made by The Broncho at Cleveland this year. Ecstatic is the property of J. P. Holder, Yonkers, N. Y. In the first heat of this race Angus Pointer won in 2:03%. The 2:07 trot went to Angiola in three straight heats, with the time 2:08%, 2:09%, 2:08%. The third and last race of the day and meet- ing was for the 2:11 pacers, and it went in straight heats to Argot Boy in 2:06%, 2:08%, 2:07%. The re- sults of the last day's racing: Free-for-all pace, $960, divided $320 each heat — Ecstatic, b. m. by Ontario (Lang) 2 11 Angus Pointer, br. g. by Sidney Pointer (Sunderland) 1 2 2 Locanda, br. h. by Allerton (Murphy) 3 3 4 Maud Keswick, b. m. by Weswick (Nuckols) 4 4 3 John M., blk. g. by Paris (McDonald) d Time— 2:03%, 2:01%, 2:02%. Same day— 2:07 trot, $960, divided $320 each heat— Angiola, b. m. by Gregory the Great (Ames) 111 Turley, br. g. by French Plate (Geers) 2 2 2 Norman B., blk. g. by Phallas (McCarthy) .3 4 " 3 Helen Norte, b. m. by Del Norte (Rutherford) 4 3 4 Time— 2:08%, 2:09%, 2:08%. Same day — 2:11 pace, $960, $320, divided each heat — Argot Boy, b. g. by Argot Wilkes (Cox) 1 1 1 Daphne Direct, blk. m. by Direct (Walker) ..232 Laurietta. b. m. by Prodigal (Kenney) 8 2 5 Moore, b. g. by Maiden (T. Murphy) 3 4 3 Stilleto C, ch. h. by Steinway (Fowler) ... 7 7 4 The Judge, b. g. by Bellin (Dickerson) 6 5 6 Legateer, br. h. by Heir-at-Law (Geers) .... 5 6 7 Mercy Me, b. m. by Strongwood (Thomas) . . 4 d Time— 2:06%, 2:08%, 2:07%. Alex Button has another 2:15 performer to his credit, as Fred Cornehl's mare Mollie Button took a record of 2:14% in a race at Butte, Montana, last week, winning the race in straight heats. They say Ted Hayes made the drive of his life when he landed Miss Georgie a winner in 2:08% in the second heat of the 2 : 09 pace at Butte. A Practical Horse Sheer. Mr. Henry J. Zabel, practical horse shoer at Reading, Pa., writes: "I have used Quinn's Ointment on my trotting mare for removing Splints and Windpuffs, and it has proven highly satisfactory. I would recommend it to do just what you claim." The above expression is the general verdict of leading horsemen everywhere. For curbs, splints, spavins, windpuffs and all enlarge- ments try Quinn's Ointment. Price, one dollar per bottle, delivered. Address W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall, N. Y., if you cannot obtain from druggist. Saturday. September 15. 1906] NEW YORK STATE FAIR. Syracuse, New York. September 10— Audubon Bo- failed to equal his pacing record of 1:59% at the Grand Circuit races at the State Fair track this after- noon, but he did a mile against time in 1:59% which equals the fastest mile ever made on the State Fair track. He stepped the first quarter in 0:30%, the second quarter in 0:29%. reaching the half in one minute fiat. He went the third quarter in 29 seconds and the last in 0:30%. lie will start again cm Thurs- day. Lord Roberts, a bay stallion owned by J. \V. John- son of Boston, was sent to beat his own trotting record of 2:10%, and made it in 2:07%. Audubon Bay. when he lufide his attempt, was driven by his owner. James Gatcombe of Concord. N. H. In the first race the favorite, India, broke at the first turn, and Jessie Benyon won in a mild drive from Kyra and captured the next two heats, giving her the race. In the second race Ardelle won easily in straight heats and the third race was won by Daaoail. Summaries: First race. 2:16 trot, purse $1200 — Jessie Benyon. r. m. by Moko-Hattie Ferris; Ed. Benyon. Lexington, Ky. (Benyon)... Ill Kyra. b. m. I Shaw l 2 2 4 Andia, b. in. lEldridge) 3 -1 2 Silver Ore., b. g. (Howard) 4 3 3 Time— 2:j.5%, 2:13%, 2:12 Second race. Onondaga Stakes, 2:15 pace, purse $2 — Ardelle, b. m. by J. H. L.. dam by Y/eiser ]■:. F. Geers, Memphis iGeers) 111 Princess Helen, b. m. (.McDonald) 2 2 3 Captain Derby, b. g. lEldridge) 3 3 2 Director Joe. b. s. iDemarestl 4 4 4 Billy Seal. b. s. (Cox) 5 d Time— 2:06%, 2:06%, 2:08%. Third race. 2:20 trot for three-year-olds, purse Daffodil, b. rn. by Directly; O. D. Ames. Middlebrook, Mo. lAmes) 3 1 1 The Abbe. blk. s. iWhitei 1 3 2 Codero, I., s. (Lon MacDonaldi 2 2 :: Direct Wilkes, blk. c. (Walker) 4 4 4 Cocboto. b. s. I Dickerson ) d Time— 2 : 1 1 > ^ . 2:13%, 2:13%. September 11. — Fifteen thousand people attended the second day s Grand Circuit races at the State Fair grounds this afternoon. The feature was the empire Stake. $10,000 stake for 2:14 trotters, won by Aliie Jay, owned by General Wilson B. Chisholm of Cleveland. Allie Jay was second choice in the betting. Morone, the favorite, owned by W. A. Clark Jr., gave the winner a hard rub in the last heat and he and ten others are eligible for the $2000 Consola- tion, Friday. There were twenty-six entries in the race and the majority in the bet* ing favored the field against any choice. In the third heat Allie Jay took the lead, followed closely by Czarina Dawson, Imperial Allerton and Morone. The others were close up. At the half Gerrity made his drive with Morone and Allie Jay. Morone. Prince Edward and Imperial Allerton finished in that order, heads apart. Results: The Empire State Stake, for 2:14 trotters, purse -10,000— Allie Jay, b. rn. by Jay Hawker (Kennedy).. Ill Prince Edward, blk. g. ( Eldridge) 9 2 3 Czarina Dawson, b. m. ( McCargo) 2 4 6 Morune. blk. g. (Gerrity) 6 5 2 Imperial Allerton. br. s. ( Snow) 4 3 4 Lord Quex. b. g. (Bakerl 3 9 9 Ed. Bryan, b. g. I Robinson) 5 8 5 Nickel Grattan. blk h. (Putnam) 7 10 8 Bow Catcher, b. g. I McCarthy l 8 13 7 Kenneth Mack. br. s. (Nuckols) 12 7 10 Charlie T.. b. g. (Curry i 10 6 d Flexo. ch. s. (Demarest) 11 11 d Black Patchen, blk. g. ( Rathbun) 13 12 d Ann Direct, blk. m. (McHenry) d Time— 2:09%. 2:09%, 2:09%. 2: 10 pace. $1200— Argot Boy, b. g. (Cox) : 1 1 My Star, ch. g. ( McHenry l 2 2 Schermerhorn, b. g. (Meeks) 6 3 Young Pat, b. g. ( Applebee) 3 6 Missouri Chief, b. g. I McEwen i 4 4 Stiletto, ch. g. (Fowler I 5 5 The Judge, b. g. I Dickerson) 1 " Long John. ch. g. I Mayden) 8 '' Time— 2:"4U. 2:03%. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Third race. 2:08 trot, purse $: Nut Hoy. b. g. (McHenry l ] ] Turley, by Nickel piati Chase, b. g. (Benyon) Time 2:14 pace. $1200— Owaissia, br. in by Bingen-Improvidence (Titer) 4 1 1 1 Miss Gay, b. m. (A McDonald) 1 G Tommy H., b. g. (Mood 2 2 3 3 Counl 3 ;t _• i Goldie Dillard. ch. m. (Hayden) 5 4 I m Tim. ■:,%. September 12. — Sweet Marie, ai the Grand Circuil races at the State Fair track this afternoon, trotted a mile in 2:03%, lowering her own and the world's i half a second for the fastest time made by a mare in a race. This sensational time was made in the second heat of the 2:".". trot Her only com- petitor, Wentworth, did nut press her or Bhe would have trotted ,in faster time. There were starters in the first race — the Chamber of Com- $2.0ou stake — with Mainsheet favorite. After the first heat Jack Curry, the driver of Tuna, went to the stand and complained that Thomas, with Mainsheet, fouled him on the first (urn. Gold Dust Maid also suffering. The judges disqualified Main- sheet. Owing to this decision Thomas refused to start Mainsheet in the third heat and it was trotted with out him. Starter Newton announcing that a decision in the case would be made later in the week. The weather was warm and fair and the attendance 12,- 000. Summaries: Chamber of Commerce Stake. 2:09 trot, purse $2000— Gold Dust Maid, blk. m. by Silverthorn (Geers) 1 6 1 Oro. blk. g. ( McCarthy i 3 1 2 Tuna, b. m. (Curry) 2 7 I John Caldwell, br. g. (Thompsoni 8 2 8 Lake Queen, b. m. (Rosemirel 7 4 2 W. J. Lewis, b. g. (Smithi 5 3 5 Advancer, b. g. (Carpenter) 4 9 6 Vanzandt. b. m. I Devereux i 9 5 7 Lizonjero, b. g. (Howard) 11 B 1" Helen Norte, b. m. ( Rutherford I 10 10 9 Mainsheet, blk. h. (Thompson) 6 11 d Mainsheet finished first in the second heat, but was placed last for fouling. Thomas refused to start in the third heat. Time— 2:"7>4 2 "7 ,. 2 "7 | Lakeside Stake. 2:11 pace. $2000— Rudy Kipp. br. h.. by McEwen (Murphy) 4 111 Prince Hal. b. g. (Snowi 1 - Daphne Direct, blk. m. (McHenry i J Aintree. b. g. (Coxi 3 4 4 4 Legateer, br. s. ( Hogan i 7 5 5 ro Fred H.. b. g. (Ernest) 6 6 6 ro Mercy Me. b. m. (Thomas I 5 d Time— 2:07', -' 04%, 2:06%, 2:08%. 2:05 trot, purse $1200 — Sweet Marie, b. rn by McKinney-Lady Rivers by Mambrino King. A. P. McDonald. Albany A P. McDonald > 1 1 Wentworth. blk. g. (McCargol - - Time— 2:04%, 2:03%. 2:06 pace, purse $1200 — Gratt. blk. h. by Grattan (Spencer) 5 1 1 Texas Rooker, b. g. (McEwen) 1 I '■'■ Vesta Boy. ch. g. (Murphy) 2 The Friend, blk. s. (McCargol 3 2 4 Red Bird. b. s. (Cox I * 5 5 Time— 2:05%. 2:05%, 2:05%. TRACK OF MANY RECORDS. Charley Belden may yet be the biggest money winning trotter of year. He won the $5,000 purse for 2:21 class trotters at the big Hamline Fair on Friday of last week, defeating J. N. Blackmore. Billie H.. Silver. Gulvallis Directum. Ralph and Kassona. It took him but three heats to get first money, and they were in 1 1 and 2:10. Murray M. 2:14. as a three-year-old, winner of the three-year-old trotting division of the Breeders' Futurity in 1904, may be taken East and raced in 1907. This son of Hombletonian Wilkes has been in the stud for the past two seasons and has not been in training. He has great natural speed, how- ever, and is sound as a new milled dollar, and in his six-year-old form should be able to win a good share of the purses offered for his class. If he goes East that excellent reinsman. Will Durfee, will have him in charge. Terre Haute, Ind., Aug 25.— The death ol with 1889, when Axtell's mile in 2:12 to a high sulky made a new trotting Btalliou suited in hi a syndicate, which placed him in $1,000, and this year $10 trly half a million dollars. tig as- sociation me two and three. Prom nine beats in rao than 2: 10, which i track. At one time three miles faster than and an Alix 2:"4, and Alix 2:04 r The Abbott made a new trotting Mote world records b on the peculiar track than on le last seven years no effort bi high class meetings. ■ ■men have puzzled their br hour as they trained on the vhy it was so fast. When they cat the fall with the horses which had survived the cin bling from the Weal and the East to drop down from here as through a funic meeting, they found their bora to four seconds faster on the odd shat ■ Another unexplained tan was thl a horse which had been second and third to him in In the Grand Circuit and two and tl back at the wire, nosing him out al even at the faster time. For several years it was thought the sharp turns were handicaps s|ieed of~a harness horse, but later the trainers were lent there was something in (he change in the use of the muscles which reall horse for a moment or two. A picture of the track made from the drawing of il engineer who laid it out, when shown to who have seen it and driven on it, is always a surprise. The track was cut cloth." There had been a half mile track and there was no way to make a mile track ■ it almost four square. The fair grounds fence on the national road prevented an extension on that side. On the other side the Vandalia Railroad tracks were too near. Inside the track tl the regulation half mile track, which I. stretches of 660 feet of straight going and two curves of 680 feet each, making 1,321 ich kind of track. In the •four-cornered track" there ar- feet of straight going and 2.111 of cu In the 1,000 feet additional straightaway there also is the explanation of the ability ol horse to travel nearly on even terms with the winner. He does not have to negotiate so much distance on the outer rim as he does on a regulation track, and for the 1.000 more feet is on exactly even terms with the iK>Ie horse. The first turn is a sharp one of feet of straight track, after which second turn of 446 feet. There are In the back stretch and then the long swing around the third turn of in the third qua mile and which is Ave feet down hill. The stretch following is 840 feet, and then a turn into the home stretch ol are about forty feet at the start before the first turn is reached by the pole horse, and ' ea and turns named have fractions of a foot so the track actually measures 5,285 feet, five more than a mile. The trotting association dropped < ircuit to enable the management to make some money to lift a debt of nearly $50,000 accumulated while the big race meetings were being given. The debt is about paid, which possibly will be the occasion for a return to the high class race meetings There has been such a call for the services of McKinneys son. Coron; '-re in Central California, that Will Durfee may let this fast trotter make the season of 1907 at Agricultural Park. Sacramento. He is now thinking of starting Coronado to beat his own record late this fall. Good judges think a mile in 2:08 or better is within his reach. Sober up on Jackson 's Napa Soda. * TrlE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE HARTFORD MEETING. Hartford, Conn., September 3. — The feature of the opening day's Grand Circuit racing at Charter Oak Park was the Charter Oak Stake for 2:09 trotters. Gold Dust Maid, Geers entry, was regarded as the most likely candidate for the rich stake and she sold at about $50 to $100 in the race where sixteen fine horses faced the starter. The Geers mare never had a look in at the money. "Lotta," the former actress and her brother, Jack Crabtree, saw their speedy gelding, Nutboy, take the major portion of the stake in as fast time as the Charter Oak was ever trotted — 2:07%. This time was equaled in 1904 by Tiverton, and in 1900 by Georgena. In spite of the showers of the morning and threatening weather until noon, the crowd at the park to-day was large. The time, considering the conditions, was remarkably fast, particularly that in the 2:20 pace and that in the three heats of the Charter Oak Stake. All of the three races of the day were pulled off on the every heat a race plan. Summaries: 2:20 pace, purse $2000— Ardelle, br. m. by J. H. L. (Geers) 1 1 2 Bonnie Steinway, ch. g. (C. Curry) 2 2 1 Bonanza, b. g. (Thomas) 3 3 4 Billy Seal, b. h. (Cox) 9 4 3 Inston, br. s. (Anderson) 5 6 5 Instructor, blk. g. (J. Curry) 6 5 d Time— 2:05%, 2:07%, 2:06%. Charter Oak Stake, $10,000 race; $3000 divided in each heat and $1000 to the horse standing best in the summary: Nutboy, b. g. by Neptune (McHenry) 1 1 2 Oro, blk. g. (McCarthy) 2 2 1 Mack Mack, b. g. (Helman) 3 3 5 Advancer, b. g. (Carpenter) 14 5 3 Gold Dust Maid, blk. m. (Geers) 4 9 S Aristo, b. g. (Walker) 13 8 4 Leonard, ro. g. (Diekerson) 9 6 6 Tuna, b. m. (J. Curry) 8 11 7 Kinstress, b. m. (Clark) 10 7 11 Paul Kruger, b. g. (Barnes) 12 12 9 Watson, b. g. (Wickersham) 11 10 10 Dr. Chase, ch. g. (Murphy) 7 4 d Lady Queen, b. m. (Rosemire) 5 ro John Caldwell, br. g. (Thompson) 6 ro Mainsheet, blk. h. (Thomas) ro Helen Norte, b. m. (Rutherford) ro Time— 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:09%. 2:06 pace, purse $1000 — Gratt, blk. h. by Grattan (Spencer) 1 1 1 Vesta Boy, ch. g. (Murphy) 2 2 3 The Friend, blk. h. (J. Curry) 5 3 2 Halchaffin, b. h. (Geers) 6 4 4 Allerson, g. h. (McMahon) 4 5 5 Edwin S., ch. g. (G. Curry) 3 ro Time— 2:07%, 2:05%, 2:05%. September 4. — It was a short day a Charter Oak Park, racing being over before 5 o'clock. There were no surprises nor sensations, and horses that were ex- pected to win justified the faith placed in them. In the trotting division of the Futurity the choice was divided in the early betting between Cochato and Gay Bingen, but Cochato became more of a favorite as the time for the race approached. He lost the first heat by a break at the three-quarters, but that performance didn't affect the faith of his backers. In the second heat Gay Bingen, who was lame at Readville, left his feet soon after the word was given, and fell so far back that there was no hope of his saving his distance. At no time could the well informed see anything in the 2:08 pace but Rudy Kipp, and there was really nothing else in it. Apparently he was not forced out in either of the three heats. Woodland Chief, a local horse ,by Agricola, was sent to pace a mile better than 2:25. He did it in 2:19%, with a running mate. Summary: Hartford Futurity, pacing division, $1500 divided — Brenda Yorke ,b. f. by Moko (Nuckols) 1 1 John Ward, b. c. (Diekerson) 2 2 Time— 2:15%, 2:13%. Hartford Futurity, trotting division, each heat a race, $2500 to first and $500 to second in each heat, $4500 divided according to standing in summary at the end of the race; $3000 to the first, $1000 to the second and $500 to the third. — Cochato, br. c. by Todd-Constanteo by Pis- tachio (Diekerson) 3 1 1 Quisetta, b. f. (Nolan) 2 3 2 Lighthouse, b. f. (Benyon) 4 2 3 Gay Bingen, b. c. (Brady) 1 ro Time— 2:17%, 2:14%, 2:16%. 2:08 class pacing, each heat a race, with a purse of $2000, of which 700 was divided in the first, $700 in the second and $600 in the third — Rudy Kipp, br. h. by McEwen (Murphy) ... 1 1 1 Daphne Direct, blk. m. (Walker) 2 2 3 Ed. C, b. g. (Hogan) 3 4 2 Aintree, b. g. (Nuckols) 4 3 4 Legateer, br. s. (Geers) 5 o 5 Time— 2:08%, 2:07%, 2:08%. September 5. — There was only one incident at Charter Oak Park to-day to interrupt the procession of favorites in the three races scheduled for the after- noon. It brought into the spot light Captain Bacon, a Rochester, N. Y., horse, that had not figured much in the betting. Brilliant Girl was favorite in the 2:30 trot. In the first two heats she finished first easily, and just as easily Captain Bacon was in sec- ond place. After the second heat, in which Brilliant Girl passed Captain Bacon handily at the three-quarters, the judges came to the conclusion that the Rochester horse had been held in, and before the third heat was started Bacon's owner, Dr. J. W. Day, was taken out of the sulky and McHenry put up. Day protested that he had done the best with the horse he could, and told McHenry he would give him $100 if he won the next heat. McHenry did the trick. The time of the last heat was the slowest of the race, however, and Brilliant Girl lost the chance for a heat by a break at the last turn. The free-for-all pacers put up a good race and the three heats were done in good time. El Milagro had little trouble winning the 2:11 trot. Grattan Bells finished second in all three heats, but was set back to fifth place twice for breaks. Summary: 2:30 class trotting, $2000 divided on heat race plan — Brilliant Girl, b. m. by James Madison ( J. Curry) 1 1 6 Captain Bacon, b. s. (Day-McHenry) 2 2 1 The Phantom, blk. h. (G. Curry) 4 8 2 Exton, br. h. (Benyon) 3 3 3 Marjerie, g. m. (Demarest) 5 6 4 Tokio, ro. g. (Diekerson) 7 4 8 Czarina Dawson, b. m. (Geers) 8 5 5 Delma Gregor, b. m. (Murphy) 6 9 9 Sister Collette, b. m. (Cahill) 9 7 7 Time— 2:10%, 2:11%, 2:13%. Free-for-all pace, purse $1500, divided — Angus Pointer, b. g. by Sidney Pointer ( Sunderlinl 1 1 1 Baron Grattan, b. g. (Geers) 2 2 2 Locanda, br. s. (Murphy) 5 3 3 Ecstatic, b. m. (Lang) 3 5 4 Nervolo, b. h. (Thomas) 4 4 5 Time— 2:05%, 2:04%, 2:04%. 2:11 class trotting, purse $1000, divided on the heat race plan — El Milagro, b. g. by McKinney (Diekerson) ..111 O. H. W., b. g. (McCarthy) 3 2 2 Grattan Bells, b. s. (Ames) 2 5 5 Jenny Scott, b. m. (McHenry) 5 3 3 Watson, ch. g. (Wickersham) 4 4 4 Charlie T., blk. g. (J. Curry) 6 d Ann Direct, blk. m. (Walker) d Redwood, b. g. (Benyon) d Time— 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:12. September 6. — Just one out of the nine heats at Charter Oak Park went contrary to the expectations of expert judges. Bonnie Steinway, after taking one of the heats in the 2:20 pace Monday in 2:06%, looked like the only safe proposition in the 2:16 pace to-day, although there were six other starters. This forecast proved accurate. He took three heats with- out having let out ail his links of speed, the real contest being for second position. The unforseen hap- pened in the second race, the free-for-all trot, in which Sweet Marie was a strong favorite, against Wentworth and Angiola. Two heats were won hand- ily by McKinney's reliable daughter, but a break by the mare on some soft footing at the entrance to the home stretch gave Wentworth a chance to go by in the third heat and he finished a nose ahead under the whip. There was nothing but the brown mare Awissa in the 2:12 pace, so far as first money was concerned, but Mercy Me and Long John had an interesting fight for second place. Long John got the place in two of the heats, but several breaks in the third put him behind Mercy Me in the finish of the third. Summaries: 2:16 class, pacing, purse $1000, divided on heat race plan — Bonnie Steinway, ch. s. by Steinway (G. Curry) 1 1 1 Moore, b. g. (Murphy) 6 2 2 [Saturday. September 15, 1906 Captain Derby, b. g. (Eldridge) 2 4 4 Miss Gay, b. m. (Wickersham) 5 3 3 Hildalgo, b. g. (Demarest) 3 7 5 Bessie Earl, ch. m. (Geers) 7 6 6 Red Jacket, ch. g. (Dennis) 4 5 d Time — 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:09%. Free-for-all trotting, purse $1500, divided on heat race plan — Sweet Marie, b. m. by McKinney (McDonald) 112 Wentworth, blk. g. (Geers) 2 2 1 Angiola. b. m. (Ames) 3 3 3 Time— 2:12%, 2:05%, 2:06%. 2:12 class, pacing, purse $1000, divided on heat race plan — Owaissa, br. m. by Bingen (Titus). 1 1 1 Long John, ch. g. (Hayden) 2 2 3 Mercy Me, b. m. (Thomas) 3 3 2 Dr. Francis, ch. g. (Geers) 5 4 d Bucklock, ch. g. (Murphy) 4 d Time— 2:11%, 2:11%, 2:10. September 7. — The Grand Circuit meeting at Char- ter Oak Park closed to-day with only two races on the card, but those two races provided unexpectedly good contests. So many of the horses entered in the 2:08 trot were drawn that the race was declared off. Robert A., Lotta Crabtree's entry, and Turley, Geers' entry, alone remained last night as willing to start in this race. So it was taken off the card. Three horses remained for the 2:09 pace, in which Lotta's My Star was picked to win at odds of $50 to $40, then $35, and still later $25 for the field. The odds shifted in favor of Argot Boy after the first heat, although the struggle was sharp and the finish close. The favorite was also defeated in the 2.17 trot Dr. Charles E. was considered $50 to $5 for Jessie Ben- yon, $5 for Ruth C, and $5 for the field, but even at this time predictions were made that if India be haved herself she had as good a chance to win as any other horse in the race. The element of doubt was the mare's unreliability, but she won in straight heats. 2:09 class pacing, purse $1000, divided on heat race plan — Argot Boy, b. g. by Argot Wlikes (Cox) ..111 My Star, ch. g. (McHenry) 2 2 3 Schermerhorn, b. g. (Meek) 3 3 2 Time— 2:04%, 2:07%, 2:08. 2:17 class trotting, purse $1000, divided on heat race plan — India, br. m. by Favora (Eldridge) 1 1 1 Jessie Benyon, rn. m. (Benyon) 2 3 3 Dr. Chas. E., ch. g. (Murphy) 4 2 4 Budd, b. g. (Carpenter) 6 5 2 The Peer, blk. h. (Boward) 3 4 5 Ruth C, g. m. (Kenny) 5 6 d Time— 2:12, 2:12%, 2:13. o BELGIAN HORSE BREEDING. Consul-General George W. Roosevelt reports from Brussels that during the past few years horse breed- ing has become one of the most lucrative resources of farmers in the Belgian Province of Brabant. The year 1905 was especially noticeable for the great activity in the sale of breeding animals, es- pecially animals four and five years old, which readily sold at exceptionally high prices. A good draft gelding brings from 1,S00 to 2,500 francs ($347.40 to $4S2.50). Full grown animals are rare, and horse dealers find considerable difficulty in pro- curing horses four and five years old. Animals for breeding purposes have greatly in- creased in value, and even young colts just weaned easily bring from 1,000 to 1,500 francs ($193 to $289). as much if not more than was formerly paid for a full grown stallion. Stallions of good pedigree and form now bring fancy prices, 20,000 to 30,000 francs ($3,S60 to $5,790) being now as easily obtained and not considered more exaggerated than the 2,000 or 3.000 francs ($3S6 or $579) paid for similar animals some fifteen years ago. Naturally the very considerable increase in value of animals for breeding purposes returned excellent profits to breeders. During the past year a larger number of stallions were sold, among which were some remarkable specimens. Germany continues to be the leading buyer of Belgian horses. German buyers confine their purchases to high grade and high priced animals. Since the St. Louis Exposition American horse dealers have bought a large number of fine stallions. It is generally recognized here that American buyers are more attracted by the size and weight than by the beauty and form of the animal. Saturday, September 15, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE TENNESSEE PACER. That the breeding and developing of trotting and pacing horses has been of inestimable benefit tu the country, will not be denied even by the casual ob- server. It has added its millions of material wealth to the country, and thousands of honest, hard-work- ing men and women are now earning their living at the business. It is estimated that $100,000,000 is invested in the breeding of trotters and pacers in the United States, and this enormous sum is, perhaps, the best argument that can be offered to prove the wonderful growth and development of the breeding industry. It is now no longer a matter of wonder or surprise among breeders that of two animals from the same parents one should be a trotter and the other a pacer. Those who have had actual experience and who have been close observers, seem now willing to admit that the prestige which the pacer holds to-day and the rapid strides he has made in gaining favor in the horse world, is but little short of marvelous. Had a man predicted thirty years ago that the blood of the then despised little pacer would stand at the head of the great trotting interest of the world, he would have been laughed at; and yet, it has remained historically true and applying to all nations that where there have been no pacers, no trotters are found. Isolated, as the pacer had been for centuries, an outcast and disgrace to the horse family, it is almost passing strange that this culprit, condemned to a life of drudgery, should now be brought out and exhibited to the public as an equal to the best. That an array of pacers could be brought out that would in makeup and gameness average up with a like number of trotters, appears to have been a revela- tion to a great multitude of people, and from the day when this knowledge was revealed to them the day when this knowledge was revealed to them the pacer has been given a fair show on his own merits. Some maintain that the pace is an artificial and cultivated gait. Some relate the ancient story that the pacing instinct sprang from the Narragansett pacer — ship-wrecked in passage from Egypt to this country, brought ashore on the coast of Newfound- land, from whence he was taken to Narragansett Bay. A writer on this subject finds amidst the ruins of the Parthenon — that magnificent temple erected to the goddess Minerva on the summit of the Acropolis in Athens — sculptured in high relief the heroes and defenders of Athens, mounted on horses all showing distinctly the pacing attitude. This he claims to be the first record of the pacer, and it is now over 2,330 years old. In 1678 when Athens was besieged by the Venetians, the Parthenon was hopelessly wrecked, and became the prey of devastators. In order to preserve something of its works of art, says the writer. Lord Elgin, about the year 1800, brought to England portions of the frieze of the temple with other works of Phidias in marble. He sold them to the English Government and they are now preserved in the British Museum. Not only as a specimen of Greek art of the period, but as a his- toric record of the type and action of the Greek horses of that day, is this frieze a most interesting subject of study. In the first half of the seventeenth century pacers were popular, and it is claimed were handled every- where in England. In the second half of the eigh- teenth century not one could be found in all Britain. Who can say that during the period of Pericles in Athens that the pacer did not then attain to a high state of perfection? In the absence of time records, and in the face of the fact that the pacer in his true, unmistakable pac- ing attitude, has been preserved and handed down to us in Pentellic marble, may be evidence that the rough little fellow retained his qualities through ages of neglect, until he was again taken up and given a chance about a quarter of a century ago. It was in 1855 that the chestnut more Pocahontas made her appearance on the turf. During the month of September of that year she made a pacing record of 2:17% to wagon, but, because she was a pacer, lit- tle ado was at the time made of it. She was bred to the trotting stallion Ethan Allen, and the produce, a filly foal that was a square trotter, and called Young Pocahontas, was sold as a five-year-old to Robert Bonner for 535,000. The pacing record of Pocahontas stood until 1869, when Yankee Sam reduced it to 2:16%. Sleepy George clipped a second and a half from this record in 1878, and in 1879 Sleepy Tom gave it another setback when he stopped the watch at 2:12%. It was in the '70's, about the time of the advent of the Hal family ot Tennessee, with Little Brown Jug Statue Hunter, that the pacer began to be thought seriously of as a factor in horse develop- ment, although the speed and great blood lines of Pocahontas, James K. Polk and other noted pacers of an earl.e, period, it seems, should have foretold the possibilities that laj in the pacing gait, out of Tennessee— by what have been pleased to "■ but iu " legitimate product cientiflc breeding, soil, climate and grass- came the first horse to go a mile in two minutes or better, thereby accomplishing a feat, almost without and without effort, as it were, that the million- aires oi norsedom had strived for in vain From an obscure family oi saddle horses, bred for no other purpose and with never a thought of fame on the race-course— taken literally, as in the instance of Utile Brown Jug, Irom ihe plow-comes this unpre- tentious tamily of horses that so richly deserves to be perpetuated in history. It is a remarkable statement, to say the least of it that thirty years ago this tamily of horses, now known throughout the length and breadth of the land wherever speed and endurance has won the Plaudits of the people, lived only as servants of the stubble and the plow, or the trusted guardian of the family turn-out, ambling through the country by- ways with their rollicking load of happy school chil- dren. More remarkable still is the fad that this great distinct family of horses, nearly all of them, are sons, daughters or descendants of one horse— a roan, known in Tennessee as Gibson's Tom Hal. Capt. Thomas Gibson, at that time a resident of Maury county, and now secretary of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St- Louis Railway Library, first re- claimed him from obscurity, and made it possible for his greatness to be recognized ,by bringing him to his home in Maury county, Tenn. The greatness of this lamily of horses will be at once understood and appreciated when we recall some ot the world records held by them: First horse to go a mile in harness in two minutes, Star Pointer 1:59%. Fastest heat in a race, stallion, Star Pointer 2:00%. Fastest green performer (1905;, Walter Di- rect 2:05%. Fastest four-year-old mare, The Maid 2:05%. Fastest three consecutive heats in a race. Star Pointer 2:02%, 2:03%. 2:03%. Fastest mile in a race to wagon, Angus Pointer 2:u4%. Fastest first heat in a race. The Maid 2:05%. Fastest team, Direct Hal and Prince Direct 2:05%. Fastest three heats in race to wagon, Angus Pointer 2:06%, 2:04%, 2:06%. Fastest green performer, stallion, Direct Hal 2:04%. Fastest team in a race, Charley B. and Bobby Hal 2: 13. Fastest pacing team, amateur trials, Prince Direct and Morning Star 2:06. It was, as we have said, in the '70s that the star of the lateral-gaited horse began to shine, when no feature of a race meeting, perhaps, so enthused the crowd as the announcement of races to be partici- pated in by the "Big Four"— Mattie Hunter 2:12%, then being queen of the lot, and the first great Hal mare to attract the attention of the world. Blind Tom, Lucy and Rowdy Boy were the other stars that shone in this galaxy, until later Little Brown Jug 2:11%, Brown Hal 2:12%, Hal Pointer, Robert J., Di- rect, Joe Patchen, John R. Gentry and many others followed in rapid succession. In 1881 Little Brown Jug made his record of 2: 11%. In October, 1SS4, the bay gelding Johnson set the record at 2:06%, where it remained until 1891, when the little black horse Direct carried it on down to 2:05%. Up to this date all records were made to the high-wheeled sulky. In 1892 the gelding Mascot, hitched to a bike sulky, reduced the record to 2:04, and from then on toward the close of the century, Robert J., John R. Gentry, Joe Patchen and Star Pointer began to bring the pacing record to the two-minute mark, until in August, 1897, Star Pointer clipped a second and a quarter off the record made by John R. Gentry 2:00%, in September, 1896, plac- ing the record at 1:59%, being the first to reach and cross the charmed two-minute mark. The achievements and development of the pacer after the advent of the Hals and swift tribe of trot- ting-bred pacers — beautifully gaited, true striding race horses — was marked in the extreme. The old "side-wheeler" had become a thing of the past, and his more worthy descendants had taken his place, It matters not now to the honest, sturdy pacer whether his pedigTee "takes to the woods on the first cross;" whether he is by "Junebug," dam "Grass- hopper"; whether he had all he could do in the ages past to keep out of the way of the "missing link," and thus save himseif from drudgery; or "whether he was developed in Trojan wars as carved on the frieze of Grecian temples, the fact remains the same, that to-day he is here by a large majority." The woods of Tennessee and Kentucky are full of them. His coming to the front has been his own work, but quick work when once the people had found out his merit, and the number of sheckels he could rake into their coffers. Ue has accomplished this, too, with no apparent detriment or injury to his more aristocratic brother, the trotter, only repaying the many snubs he has received from his friends, by persistently relusing to stay behind in the proces- sion. He will keep his nose a few seconds beyond the trotting record, and it now appears that he is destined to do this for many years to come before his grievances against his brother have been wiped out. In Tennessee and Kentucky the pacer has always been given a warm welcome, and since his accom- plishments on the race course for the past fifteen years, his popularity has steadily increased, until now, even if desired, it would he impossible to elimi- nate him from the light harness breeding world. His stakes and purses have grown with each year more rich and tempting; the smoothness of his gait has rapidly approached perfection, and his honest en- deavors on the race track have won for him friends It has been said, and truthfully, that "the student who attempts to tcace the development of the pacer in Tennessee and Kentucky is lost in a maze of thoroughbred blood and 'native stock'; that the 'pacing-bred' pacer of to-day is simply a mixture ot the old ambling pacer of Europe — whatever he was — and the thoroughbred; and that this thorough blood has been as good, if not better, than that in old Messenger himself." It was the thoroughbred blood which undoubtedly gave to the Hals the staying power so characteristic of the family. Star Pointer is an inbred Hal, crossed again and again in the thoroughbred blood. Old Tom Hal and two of his noted sons, which were full brothers — Little Brown Jug 2:11%, and Brovu Hal 2:12% — were each of them at one time owned by O. N. Fry' of Mooresville, Tenn. Brown Hal was sold to Major Campbell Brown of Ewell Farm, Spriug Hill, Tenn., for $600. Little Brown Jug, as the story goes, was sold by Mr. Fry to a darkey for $65, who was tending a crop with him, and who, failing to pay Mr. Fry the purchase money, had to give him up. Brown jug was unhitched from the plow by Mr. Fry and carried to his home, where he was afterwards put in training, later making his record of 2:11%, which made him famous, and which placed in the ascendency the star of the later-gaited horse. The name and fame of Brown Hal, both as a race horse and as a sire, is known to horsemen everywhere — the first of his get to go into the 2:20 list being the mare Susie Brown. Concerning the breeding of pacers, what is re- garded among breeders as perhaps the most aston- ishing thing about this amalgamation is the "very small per cent of pacing blood it requires to leaven the thoroughbred loaf." A pacing sire bred to a running mare and that offspring bred to another run- ning mare, and so on for several generations, will end with the last, as with the first, in getting a "saddler." These "saddlers" are numerous through- out Kentucky and Tennessee, and possess the distin- guishing characteristic of the true saddle horse as set forth by Charles Railey of Lexington, namely, a certain elasticity and springiness about him ,at whatever gait he is going, which makes it possible for horse and rider to respond to each other's move- ments and become, as it were, one. By comparison the ordinary' horse seems hard and dead under you. Without elasticity there cannot be perfect harmony between horse and rider, and a cold-blooded horse does not possess this quality. Continuing, Mr. Railey says: "In conformation and in action there is not so much difference be- tween the saddle-horse and the harness-horse as many persons suppose there is. Indeed, some of the best saddle-horses I have known were almost equally good in harness. Both the saddle-horse and har- ness-horse must have quality or fineness of fiber. A graceful top line, with the crup high and the tail well set and well carried, is an essential to one as to the other." The future can only be judged by the past and the present, and with that in view ,to those who have had actual experience and who have watched with interest the progress made by the pacer in the past; the prestige he holds to-day and the rapid strides he is making to gain in the estimation of the horse world, his outlook for the future must be gratifying indeed. — J. Madison Sheppard in Chicago Horseman. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 15, 1906 Event 6.— 51-18, 69 entries. Total purse $81.80; 15's, $4.95; 14's, $2.75; 13's, $1.10. Event 5. — 51-18, 69 entries. Total purse $81.85; 15's, $5.55; 14's, $3.10; 13's, $1.25. Event 6. — 51-18, 69 entries. Total purse $81.80; 15's, $9.10; 14's, $5.05; 13's, $2. Event 7.— 52-18, 70 entries. Total purse $107; 20's, $(.05; 19's, $5.30; 18's, $2.95; 17's, $1.20. Event 8. — 51-18, 69 entries. Total purse $106.50; 20's, $9; 19's, $6.75; 18's, $3.75; 17's, $1.50. Event 9.— 51-18, 69 entries. Total purse $106.50; 19's, $5.25; 18's, $3.95; 17's, $2.23; 16's, 90 cents. The second day entries and money divisions were: Event 1 — Entries 55 amateurs and 15 trade repre- sentatives, total of 70 entries. Total purse $112.50; 20's, $7.65; 19's, $5.75; 18's, $3.20; 17's, $1.30. Event 2—55-15, 70 entries. Total purse $111.10; 20's, $5.05; 19's, $4.40; 18's, $2.45; 17's, 95 cents. Event 3—55-15, 70 entries. Total purse $111.35; 20's, $9.35; 19's, $7; 18's, $3.90; 17's, $1.55. Event 4 — 53-15, 68 entries. Total purse $108.65; 20's, $8.05; 19's, $6; 18's, $3.35; 17's, $1.35. Event 5—53-15, 68 entries. Total purse $109.20; 20's, $6.85; 19's, $5; 18's, $2.85; 17's, $1.15. Event 6 — 53-15, 68 entries. Total purse $108.85; 20's, $16.65; 19's, $12.40; 18's, $6; 17's, $2.75. Event 7—52-16, 68 entries. Total purse $107.10; 20's, $8.65; 19's, $6.45; 18's, $3.60; 17's, $1.45. Event 8 — 52-16, 68 entries. Total purse $107.55; 20's, $6.95; 19's, $5.20; 18's, $2.90; 17's, $1.15. Event 9 — 52-16, 68 entries. Total purse $108; 20's, $14.40; 19's, $10.80; 18's. $6; 17's, $2.40. The entries and purses for the third day were: Event 1 — 52 amateurs and 16 trade representa- tives, a total of 68 entries. Total purse $107.80; 20's won $10.40; 19's, $7.80; 18's, $4.35; 17's, $1.75. Event 2 — 52-16, 68 entries. Total purse $106.35; 20's, $6.80; 19's, $5.10; 18's, $2.85; 17's, $1.15. Event 3 — 51-17, 68 entries. Total purse $105.30; 20's, $9.10; 19's, $6.80; 18's, $3.80; 17's, $1.50. A summary of scores of the tournament follows: Interstate Association — Pacific Coast Handicap, Los Angeles, Cal., September 8, 1906— Events— 123456789 Targets— 15 15 15 15 15 15 20 20 20—150 R. C. Reed* 15 13 15 13 15 12 18 IS 15—134 Emil Holling* .... 14 13 15 12 14 15 19 18 18—138 Robt. Bungay 15 13 12 15 14 13 19 20 17— 13S Guy Lovelace 12 13 14 13 13 13 16 13 18—125 S. R. Smith 11 14 11 14 14 14 15 15 16—124 R. O. Heikes* .... 13 14 14 15 13 14 19 19 19—140 Fred Stone 12 14 13 13 14 11 15 20 17—129 C. Van Valkenburg. 14 15 13 11 12 12 13 16 15—126 Tom Marshall* . . 14 12 10 15 14 14 IS 17 15—129 C. D. Hagerman.. 15 13 13 15 11 13 13 19 16—128 Gus Knight 14 13 10 12 15 12 20 16 19—131 D. W. King Jr.*.. 12 10 S 14 13 12 19 19 19—126 M. E. Tabor .... 13 14 12 14 12 12 19 16 19—131 M. P. Chubb 12 14 14 12 13 13 20 IS 18—134 Ed. Fissel 12 12 14 11 15 12 19 17 19—131 C. Julian 14 11 9 11 9 9 14 11 13—101 Dr. Purcell 14 10 11 10 12 14 17 16 17—121 G. J. Julian 14 14 12 14 15 13 19 16 18—135 B. Halbritter .... 10 15 14 10 14 10 14 15 16—118 H. Justins* 12 11 13 12 12 12 17 15 9—113 E. L. Deibert 12 13 14 15 12 14 16 19 18—133 L. E. Walker .... 13 12 11 14 13 12 14 15 17—121 Walter Huff* .... 11 13 15 15 14 14 16 19 18—135 Harry Hoyt* 12 10 10 12 13 9 IS 15 12—111 Chas. A. Lukens.. 12 15 10 14 14 13 17 16 16—127 J. E. Vaughan* ... 14 13 13 15 13 14 18 19 12—131 j. Gibson 14 14 10 12 14 8 17 16 19—124 Fred Feudner .... 14 11 S 14 15 14 19 12 17—124 J .H. Carlisle .... 12 14 10 10 12 11 17 19 16—121 H. Holdsclaw .... 14 15 13 14 12 13 19 15 18—133 Clyde Walker .... 10 14 14 13 12 14 19 13 12—129 H. McCullough .. 9 12 9 12 14 9 17 17 17—116 Chas. Carr 10 13 13 13 10 7 18 13 17—114 W. H. Varien .... 15 15 13 15 13 12 18 20 19—140 M. G. Lane 12 13 11 11 14 12 20 18 18—129 W. A. Hillis* .... 12 14 13 14 14 10 18 19 16—130 F. L. Carter* .... 14 9 10 13 13 13 16 16 19—123 E. C. Redman .... 11 13 9 10 9 14 16 17 19—118 F. B. Cnilds .... 14 13 12 12 13 13 18 15 14—124 O. O. Orr 14 14 14 14 13 14 16 15 16—130 L. Leonard 11 9 9 8 12 9 15 16 16—105 Matt Cassou 13 12 9 7 10 10 13 15 13—102 G. Stone 12 14 10 14 14 11 16 17 16—124 H. P. Jacobsen ... 11 14 13 11 13 10 IS 14 15—119 W. E. Greene 13 14 11 14 15 14 17 16 19—133 Otto Sens 14 15 14 14 12 14 19 16 17—135 W. R. Crosby* 14 15 14 15 14 15 19 19 20—145 ***** ».>******* * * * * •:■ * ■!■■;■ ■;■ * » » ■ • v 'I- »»• 'I* • I* -I- ♦!* *!* *l*+I* *** *»* *■*■* »j*+5h.j*+!*+j* »I**J»*I* *i« *j ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt *** **■&**** * * * i >******* ***** ****************** * * * * ********* ****H PACIFIC COAST HANDICAP. The second annual Interstate Association Pacific Coast Handicap at Los Angeles on September Sth, 9th and 10th, was originally billed for the Ingleside grounds in this city. The shake-up in April knocked the tournament out for the time being, as it did many other things. The Interstate Association, however, felt rather in- clined to consider that it was somewhat in duty bound to help out the Coast shooters in keeping up an interest in a clean sport. So, actuated with this generous impulse in looking about for an eligible place, Los Angeles naturally was the selection. The shoot was therefore arranged to be held under the auspices of the Los Angeles Gun Club. The com- mittee of arrangements was composed of Sam R. Smith, C. D. Hagerman and Chas. Van Valkenburg, and to these gentlemen much is due for the pleas- ant sojourn shooters from all parts of this State, Arizona and Texas enjoyed last week in Los Angeles. The feature of the meeting was the Pacific Coast Handicap, at 100 targets; open to amateurs only. The handicaps were figured by S. R. Smith, Guy Lovelace, C. Van Valkenburg and H. P. Jacobsen, assisted by Manager Elmer E. Shaner. The work of the committee met with the hearty approval of the contestants. The heaiviest handicap was 19 yards, at which place Otto Sens of Houston stood when he fired the opening shot. The handicap was shot in four sections of 15 birds and two of 20. At the close of the first 60 targets the contenders were those who had scored 50 or more. The weather, at 12 o'clock, when the race started, was very favorable, but as the shoot progressed irregular gusts of wind played hob with many promising scores. Fred B. Mills closed his gun with S9 targets to his credit. This score was surely thought to be a winning one. As the contest proceeded and the dangerous men gradually dropped out, Mills' prospects assumed a brighter hue. The dangerous man up to the last section of 20 birds at No. 3 trap was Fred Feudner. No. 3 trap was his downfall for histrophy chances. When the race was over the runner-up was H. Mc- Cullough, who had 87 breaks. This event is looked upon now as an annual cer- tainty by Coast sportsmen. A general concensus of opinion is that San Francisco will be in readiness for the next Interstate Association shoot at Ingle- side next year. Mr. Elmer E. Shaner in a pleasing and appropriate address presented Mills with an elegantly designed silver tray, properly inscribed. Mills was greeted with applause and congratulated by everybody on his victory. Following this episode Mr. Shaner, introduced by request Captain Marshall, who in an apt and char- acteristic little speech captured the well wishes of his audience. The Eastern visitors, W. R. Crosby, H. C. Hirschy, Walter Huff, Rollo Heikes, are all good fellows and liked by all Coast sportsmen. The trade representatives were alive to the wants and comfort of visiting shooters and all won golden opinions for their unstinted efforts in making the shoot a success. The U .M. C, Winchester and Peters' tents were the headquarters of many shoot- ers and visitors at many club trap shoots. The office force, and they did clever work too (for results in totals and money awards were posted al- most as soon after the last shot in an event as the cards could be tacked up), was composed of H. P. Jacobsen, compiler of scores; H. L. Powell, clerk, and Fred W. Thatcher, cashier. The arrangement of every detail and the perfect unison of the working parts of the tournament was practically an object lesson in running a big shoot. Visiting gun club members carried away many new ideas and wrinkles that will, no doubt, soon be in vogue. Various events were shot through without loss of time or bother to the contestants or office corps, a happy desideration for which the shooters are indebted to the extraordinary executive abilities of that master of blue-rock tournaments, Mr. Elmer E. Shaner. The grounds were fitted up with three Leggett traps. Chas. A. North of the Chamberlain Target Company supervised the arrangement and construc- tion of the traps and bulkheads. This accounted for the smooth running of this end of the shoot. The men went up in squads of five, Sargeant system. The birds were at No. 3 trap. This bulk- head was in slightly lower ground than the others and there was a gently rising slope off to the left. This condition made it hard for many to locate a bird, until the flight had taken the target too far for the close patterns of the choke-bores. The grounds were in first-class condition thanks to the work of Sam Smith, Hip Justins, Dick Reed and others. The ground was cleared of every vestige of vegitation. The background was very good. The total scores of those who shot through all the regular events are as follows: W. H. Varien 358 out of 390, F. B. Mills 356, Ed. Schultz 353, H. L. Holdsclaw 347, C. D. Hagerman 346, Otto Sens 345, D. Daniels 345, L. E. Parker 345, R. G. Bungay 345, W. E. Greene 339, W. J. Rand 335, Ed. Fissell 335, Gus Knight 333, F. Feudner 332, T. Prior 329, M. Lane 327, C. Van Valkenburg 327, M. P. Chubb 325, S. A. Smith 325, F. J. Schultz 324, F. Stone ':..'.:., D. D. McDonald 323, Guy Lovelace 323, H. McCul- lough 318, A. J. Ferguson 316, J. Gibson 214. H. P. Jacobsen 314, R. C. Redman 310, C. H. Julian 305, G. J. Julian 304, Clyde Walker 300, C. Carr 291, J. Frietas 291, Dr. Purcell 290, W. A. Wright 290, C. E. Englehart 285. W. R. Crosby 370, R. O. Heikes 368, H. C. Hirschy 364, E. Holling 359, Walter Huff 355, R. C. Reed 351 T. A. Marshall 336, W. H. Seaver 332, J. E. Vaughan 332, D. W. King Jr. 328, W. A. Hillis 321, F. L. Carter 319, H. Justins 307, H. A. Hoyt 292. Some of the purse incidents, an allustration of shooters' luck, was a single straight by Schultz in the first event of the opening day. Dan Daniels had a similar experience in the sixth event on the same day. On the second day D. D. McDonald of Tucson and Ed. Schultz made the only straight twen- ties in the third race. Roy Witman of Oxnard was alone in the ninth event for entire first money. H. McCullough of Santa Ana annexed first money in the sixth race of the second day, the best single purse of the tournament aside from the handicap event disbursement. The nineteen men in the sixth and ninth races of the second day received good purses. Ed. Schultz and Chas. Van Valkenburg on straights in the third event of the third day won fair purses also. E. C. Hammond and C. D. Hagerman, each with a straight of 20 in the first race of the third day won good purses. H. Holdsclaw of Fresno and Roy Witman, Guy Lovelace and Sam Smith were not looked upon as contenders for the handicap trophy after the first section of the 60 targets; they moved up into the money in the 20-target finals. In the second annual Pacific Coast Handicap there was an entry of forty-five amateurs (2 post entries) and 15 trade representatives, 60 shooters all told. . The net purse amounted to $647.50, of which $300 was added money. The money division, as announced in the printed program, was 41 to 50 entries (open to amateurs only), ten moneys, 22, 18, 14, 11, 10, 8, 5, 4 and 3 per cent. The division of moneys in this as in all the other events was the Rose system, 9-5-2 for 15 target races and 12-9-5-2 for 20 target events. The entrance for the handicap was $10, post entries $15, targets included. The high guns and purses were: Fred B. Mills $142.45, H. McCullough $103.60, H. Holdsclaw $71.20, Fred Feudner $58.25, S. R. Smith $58.25, W. Clay- ton $32.40, L. E. Parker, Ed. Schultz, W. J. Rand and Roy Witman $19.40 each. On the first day the entries, purses and money division was as follows: Event 1 — Entries, 50 amateurs, 17 trade represen- tatives, total of 70. Total purse $84.60; 15's won $5, 14's won $2.80, 13's won $1.10. Event 2—53-17, 70 entries. Total purse $84.60; 15's won $4.55, 14's won $2.25, 13's won 90 cents. Event 3. — 54-17, 71 entries. Total purse $85.75; 15's, $9.15; 14's, $5.10; 13's, $2.05. Saturday, September 15, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN H. C. Hirschy* L. E. Parker . L. Schultz S. Wattles* 14 13 13 14 15 14 20 18 19—140 14 14 11 13 13 13 17 15 17—130 15 14 15 12 13 12 17 IS 17—133 7 11 10 14 12 10 16 14 14—108 Prior 14 14 14 13 13 12 17 16 14—127 Schultz 13 14 10 14 13 13 15 19 15—126 H. Seaver* .... 14 13 11 14 14 10 17 17 18—128 Pete McRae 11 14 11 13 19 19 17—104 J. Freitas 10 8 11 13 10 10 13 15 15—105 D. D. McDonald .. 11 15 12 13 13 10 17 15 18—124 R. R. Cadwell ... 13 12 13 12 14 8 IS 14 16—120 E. R. Sirnnis lu 4 3 ..— 17 C. E. Lewis 10 9 6 25 Dan Daniels 15 14 13 12 12 15 18 20 19—138 D. E. Morrell .... 13 13 12 15 12 12 16 17 12—124 Jno. Berryman4 ..88477796 10— 66 W. A. Wright .... 15 12 12 10 9 10 18 13 13—112 Fred Mills 14 14 14 15 13 14 18 20 19—141 W. J. Rand 15 14 11 14 11 11 15 16 17—124 A. J. Ferguson 12 11 11 13 15 13 16 18 15—124 E. M. Walker 13 12 9 13 10 12 15 15 12—111 C. E. Englehart . . 9 12 13 11 13 12 15 11 16—112 T. Ray 14 12 11 14 10 12 — 73 C. E. Gibson 14 11 8 — 33 J. B. Wood 14 10 9 13 13 10— 69 E. C. Hammond 19 14 14 — 47 F. Drew 13 . . . .— 13 •Trade Representatives. Interstate Association — Pacific Coast Handicap, Los Angeles, Cal., September 9, 1906 — Events— 123456789 Targets— 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20—180 Reed* 19 17 19 20 19 17 20 20 18—169 Holling* 20 19 18 19 20 18 17 18 20—169 Bungay 15 20 17 17 20 15 15 19 17—155 Lovelace IS 19 18 13 16 14 16 17 18—149 Smith 18 18 18 19 18 16 18 17 16—158 Carr 12 15 15 15 9 15 13 15 17—136 Varien 20 16 18 17 19 15 19 20 19—163 Lane 16 16 19 15 16 14 16 20 13—145 Greene 14 19 16 18 19 15 17 19 17—150 McDonald 16 16 20 17 19 15 18 16 17—154 Mills 19 16 17 18 18 17 17 20 19—161 J. A Gibson 15 20 15 17 15 15 16 14 15—142 Orr 19 18 19 17 17 17 17 14 17—150 Vaughn* 17 16 15 17 19 15 15 18 14—146 Redman 18 18 17 17 19 12 12 17 15—145 Sens 19 20 18 17 17 17 17 18 17—162 Crosby* 20 17 20 20 20 16 19 20 19—171 Hirschy* 18 20 18 20 17 19 18 19 17—166 Parker 20 17 18 20 19 15 16 18 15—158 Ed. Schultz 20 19 20 18 18 19 19 19 16—166 Daniels 17 16 19 17 19 18 17 17 15—155 Carter* 18 17 16 16 20 16 14 16 12—146 Stone 17 17 15 19 16 15 18 14 16—150 Feudner 19 16 15 19 19 15 19 18 13—157 Wright 14 9 11 17 12 11 12 14 10—124 Rand 18 17 20 17 17 16 19 15 17—156 Seaver* 19 19 16 17 16 14 16 16 19—152 Holdsclaw 18 18 18 20 19 17 15 18 18—161 Ferguson 15 17 15 16 15 18 14 18 14—141 Cassou 16 17 13 17 14 12 11 14 9—125 C. C. Durkee 15 13 14 11 12 10 6 9 15—113 Hillis* 17 20 16 19 14 13 13 17 14—143 Childs 14 18 11 11 14 11 — 79 Jacobsen 14 18 14 19 16 15 15 17 18—146 Huff* 18 17 18 20 18 19 18 Id 18—164 Knight 19 18 16 16 17 18 17 19 17—157 King Jr.* 17 17 15 13 17 19 17 19 18—152 Tabor 14 19 15 19 17 15 18 18 13—148 Chubb IS 15 16 15 17 14 16 18 16—145 Fissel 18 14 18 16 19 17 17 17 15—151 Walker 16 14 18 18 16 15 14 19 15—145 McCullough 15 18 17 19 18 20 16 16 15—154 Freitas 16 13 16 13 17 17 14 17 14—137 Hammond 19 17 18 14 16 16 18 18 16—152 Hoyt 16 15 14 14 17 15 19 16 13—139 Heikes* 19 18 19 20 19 17 19 20 20—171 Van Valkenburg .. 19 17 14 17 19 14 15 16 18—149 Marshall* 17 18 18 16 18 15 15 18 19—154 Hagerman 18 18 18 17 17 19 19 18 17—161 C. Julian 15 20 14 19 18 15 19 19 14—153 Dr. Purcell 15 19 14 12 12 13 17 16 13—131 G. J. Julian 18 20 12 13 15 14 13 15 14—134 Halbritter 15 18 13 9 17 13 14 12 9—120 Justins* 15 17 16 17 17 14 15 14 17—142 Prior 17 20 17 19 15 17 12 18 13—148 McRae 18 18 15 16 19 16 20 18 16—156 F. Schultz 20 17 14 18 18 15 19 18 14—153 L. Breer Jr 16 14 15 18 14 15 18 17 19—146 L. Slocum 14 12 11 13 12 16 8 17 14—117 R. Witman 17 17 17 18 18 19 17 19 20—162 Wm. Clayton 17 16 19 18 20 19 18 18 17—162 L. E. Walker .... 17 19 15 17 19 13 15 14 17—146 11 R. Cadwell 14 18 17 12 18 12 19 16 11—137 E. S. Pennybaker .. 15 15 16 12 12 14 12 19 19—134 W. D. Peterson 9 17 16 14 14 15 12 16 16 — 129 C. E. Englehart 17 19 17 14 14 12 11 14 8—126 E. W. Day 12 17 15 11 16 17 16 17 12—133 Lukens 15 19 11 13 15 15 — 88 F. Bungay 14 15 IS 14 17 19 — 93 Geo. Vodra 8 17 13 — 38 Wood 12 16 11— 39 •Trade Representatives. Interstate Association — Pacific Coast Los Angeles, Cal., September 10, 1906 — Events — 1 Targets— 20 Sens 16 Parker 17 Hagerman 20 E. L. Schultz 16 Varien 18 Clayton 17 .Mills 19 Rand 17 Bungay 17 Witman 18 Stone 19 Knight 19 Orr 17 Holdsclaw 19 .McRae 19 Daniels 18 F. J. Schultz 18 C. H. Julian 14 G. F. Julian 12 McDonald 14 Clyde Walker 14 McCullough 15 Greene 16 Diebert 16 Van Valkenburg 19 Lovelace 15 Smith 13 Breer Jr 13 Chubb 19 Fissel 15 Feudner 18 Hammond 20 Pennybaker 17 F. L. Ecker 14 Carr 18 Frietas 13 Redman 18 Jacobsen 16 Ferguson 15 Prior 18 Dr. Purcell 11 K. Preuss 15 Childs 15 Heikes* 19 Crosby* 19 Hirschy* 18 Marshall* 18 Huff* 20 Justins* 18 Holling* 17 Reed* 13 King Jr.* 14 Hoyt* 14 Carter* 19 Hillis* 17 Seaver* 18 Vaughan* 18 A. B. Thomas 18 M. D. Towne 12 D. E. Morrell 17 J. E. Roediger 12 Lukens 14 W. H. Wilshire 11 C. E. Englehart 13 W. A. Wright 17 J. Gibson 17 M.G.Lane 18 H. L. Bowlds 8 "Trade Representatives. Pacific Coast Handicap, Los Angeles, September 10, 1906— Events — 1 Targets — Yds. 15 Otto Sens 19—11 L. E. Parker 19—13 C. D. Hagerman 19 — 10 E. L. Schultz 19—13 W. H. Varien 19—10 We Clayton 19 — 11 st Handicap, 2 3 20 20—60 13 19—48 18 20—55 18 19—57 18 20—54 19 IS— 55 20 18—55 18 17—54 20 18—55 17 18—52 15 19—52 15 17—52 16 18—53 17 16—50 18 16—53 18 17—5:; 20 14—52 17 15—50 20 17—51 16 7 — 35 18 13—45 10 13—34 18 17—50 18 18—52 17 11—44 18 20—57 18 16 — 49 14 16—43 15 16 — 44 18 15—52 20 15—50 16 17—51 18 17—55 15 12 — 44 18 17—49 18 15—51 13 15 — 41 16 15 — 49 16 15—49 17 17—49 18 18—54 12 15—48 15 18—48 14 15 — 44 19 19—57 17 18—54 20 20—58 17 19—54 18 18—56 17 17—52 18 17—52 16 19—48 19 17 — 50 15 13 — 42 16 15—50 17 14 — 48 19 14—51 19 18—55 16 17—51 14 10—36 17 ..—34 14 13—39 11 14—39 13 9—33 18 16—47 13 14 — 14 16 18—51 19 16—53 7 11—26 2 3 4 5 6 15 15 15 20 20-100 13 13 14 13 17—81 H 13 12 16 15—83 12 13 14 15 14—78 13 14 10 17 16—83 12 11 13 12 13—71 12 14 13 18 16—84 P. B. Mills 19—13 W. J. Rand 18 — 13 R. G. Bungay 18—15 Roy Witman 18 — 13 F. Stone 18 — 12 Gus Knight 18—11 O. O. Orr 18 — 12 A. L. Holdsclaw 18—14 P. McRae 18 — 10 D .Daniels 18 — 11 F. J. Schultz 18—14 C. H. Julian 18—11 G. F. Julian 18— 8 D. D. McDonald 17 — 8 Clyde Walker 17 — 11 H. McCullough 17—14 W. E. Greene 17—13 E. L. Diebert 17—12 C. Van Valkenburg . 17—14 G. Lovelace 17 — 11 S. R. Smith 17—11 L. Breer Jr 17—11 M. P. Chubb 17—12 Ed. Fissel 17—13 F. Feudner 17—14 E. C. Hammond . . 17— 9 E. S. Pennybaker . . . 17—10 F. S. Ecker 17— 9 C. Carr 16—12 J. Frietas 16—13 E. C. Redman 16—11 II P. Jacobsen 16—12 A. J. Ferguson 16 — 14 T. Prior 16—11 Dr. Purcell 16—10 K. Preuss 16 — . . Frank Childs 14—13 H. C. Burmister" . . 17 — 6 A. B. Thomas'* 16—13 R. O. Heikes* 16—15 W. R. Crosby* 16—14 H. C. Hirschy* 16 — 14 T. A. Marshall* 16—13 Walter Huff* 16—15 H. Justins* 16 — 11 E. Holling* 16—12 R. C. Reed* 16 — 13 D. W. King Jr.* ... 16—14 Harry Hoyt* 16 — 15 F. L. Carter* 16 — 13 W. A. Hillis* 16—11 W. H. Seaver* 16 — 12 J. E. Vaughn* 16 — 15 J. B. Wood* 16 — •Trade Representatives. **Post Entries. 13 15 13 12 10 13 13 11 8 8 13 10 12 1H 14 11 13 13 11 12 8 12 11 12 14 13 13 11 12 10 13 9 10 13 15 14 12 10 8 14 13 13 8 10 11 14 13 12 12 10 12 14 13 11 7 10 11 19 13 14 13 11 11 17 11 16 11 15 10 11 14 16 13 ir- is 15 13 15 13 11 3 5 10 IT, 13 17 12 17 14 17 11 17 10 15 12 17 13 20 12 IS 11 16 10 13 11 18 12 16 14 15 13 16 8 12 14 13 13 17 13 15 8 11 11 16 8 15 18—89 18—83 13—80 18—83 17—72 17—77 14—69 17—86 15—79 18—80 12—74 10—60 7—13 15—68 16—81 if— 87 15—79 12—73 16—81 20—87 17—85 15—78 16—77 20—79 13—85 15—74 15—76 18—82 10—60 14—79 15—81 14—76 16—75 17—79 14—64 11 13 11 13 13 12 10 13 14 15 14 15 15 15 15 15 13 13 13 14 13 13 14 15 9 12 11 13 14 14 13 13 12 12 14 13 11 9 10 14 14 15 12 15 13 13 14 13 12 13 13 . . . . 10 13 12—73 18 15—77 12 14—76 IS 19—96 19 20—98 19 19—93 19 17—89 15 19—91 15 16—72 18 19—90 15 18—87 16 18—87 15 17—77 16 14— S6 17 15—83 17 15—84 17 17—87 9 14—33 AT THE TRAPS. The next shoot of the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association will be held in Vallejo during four days of next year and will be a big affair. At a meeting and banquet held at the Leader Grill, Sunday even- ing, September 2, the present officers were re-elected unanimously. The banquet served by Mr. Savage was one of the most elaborate that has been given in Vallejo recently and was the occasion of much mirth and hilarity. The officers ere: President, Dr. C. E. Turner of Vallejo; Vice-President, D. Daniels of San Francisco; Secretary.-Treasurer, George W. Lewis of San Fran- cisco; Manager, Edgar L. Forster of San Francisco; Tournament Committee — Thomas L. Lewis, Chair- man; John B. Hauer, Harry A. Hoyt; Directors — Dr. C. E. Turner, ex-officio member, Vallejo; Dan Daniels, San Francisco; Dr. W. S. George, Antioch; F. A. Hodapp, Martinez; Thomas L. Lewis, San Francisco; J. V. O'Hara, Vallejo; Walter S. Roney, Vallejo. At a recent trap shoot of the Gun Club, Globe, Arizona, the scores made in the medal race at 25 targets were: J. G. Naquin 22, Constable 17, McAl- pine 14, Blevins 12, Grider 16, McNeill 6, Francis 15, Murdock 11, Brookner 4. The Pastime Gun Club's two-day shoot started yesterday and will conclude to-day. The Eastern squad and a large number of shooters who were at the Los Angeles tournament are in attendance. The San Diegans are hospitable to a degree and will do all in their power to make visiting sports- men enjoy themselves. 12 A return pigeon shoot between Gus Knight and W. Clayton, formerly of Kansas City, is on for to-morrow at San Diego. The race will be at 100 birds, $200 a side, loser to pay for the birds. Clayton will also put up the amateur pigeon wing championship of America trophy as an inducement. Clayton has won this medal five times and A. C. Holmes once. There are eight spaces for names of winners to be inscribed on the trophy. When every space is filled the winners are to shoot off for permanent ownership. Knight won over Clayton at 100 birds several months ago at San Diego. This race will be attended by a large crowd of shooters. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN River for five miles above the upper falls, near Se- attle, Wash., was recently dynamited, for two nights and wagon loads of fish, it is estimated, were killed,' the banks of the stream being lined with dead and rotting fisb. Despite vigorous efforts of Game Warden Rief and a corps of assistants every effort made was futile to ascertain and locate the miscreants responsible for tbe fish slaughter. The Arizona Association tournament is billed for September 21-22-23 at Tucson. Medford, Arizona, has a big shoot for the same dates. Averages Reported. Denver, Colo., Aug. 21-24.— W. R. Crosby won first general average, 29S out of 300, shooting New E. C. (.Improved). H. C. Hirschy won second general aver- age, 296 out of 300, shooting New Schultze. H. G. Taylor, Heckling, S. D., won first amateur average, 292 out of 300, shooting New E. C. (Improved). The Grand Western Tournament was won by W. R. Crosby, shooting New E. C. (Improved) from the 21- yard mark. Hot Springs, S. D., Aug. 28-29.— Wm. H. Heer won first general average, 323 out of 330, shooting New E. C. (Improved). H. G. Taylor, Heckling, S. D., won first amateur and second general average, 314 out of 330, shooting New E. C. (Improved). Warsaw, 111., Aug. 29— W. D. Stannard won first general average, 196 out of 200, shooting "Du Pont." Mr. Stannard made the long run of the tournament, 143 straight. C. D. Baxter, Elvaston, 111., won first amateur and second general average, 1S9 out of 200, shooting Infallible. Hr. Baxter made one run of 74 straight. J. F. Zimmerman won second amateur and third general average, 178 out of 200, shooting "Du Pont." H. A. Geise, Quincy, 111., won third amateur average, 175 out of 200, shooting Infallible. Phillipsburg, N. J., Sept. 3.— E. F. Harkley, Easton, Pa., shooting New E. C. (Improved) and E. S. Heil, Allentown, Pa., shooting "Du Pont" tied for first ama- teur and first general average on 173 out of 200. Neaf Apgar won second general average, 172 out of 200, shooting New Schultze. L. H. Schortemier, New York City, won second amateur and third general average, 170 out of 200, shooting New Schultze. J. Castle, Newark, N. J., shooting Infallible, and J. F. Pleiss, Easton, Pa., shooting New Schultze, tied for third amateur average on 169 out of 200. Betterton, Md., Aug. 28-30.— L. S. German, Aber- deen, Hd., won first amateur and first general aver- age, 404 out of 450, shooting "Du Pont" L. J. Squier won second general average, 396 out of 450, shooting "Du Pont." J. H. Hawkins won third gen- eral average, 395 out of 450, shooting New Schultze. W. H. Foord, Wilmington, Del., won second amateur average, 380 out of 450, shooting New Schultze. P. J. Steubner, Bladensburg, Md., won third amateur average, 379 out of 450, shooting New Schultze. Messrs. German, Squier and Hawkins shot from the 20-yard mark, Mr. Foord from the 19-yard mark and Hr. Steubner from the 18-yard mark during the entire tournament. Word was received at the Van Nuys Hotel, Los Angeles, last week, by wire, that R. B. Foster, Cleve- land, had made a record catch of 2000 pounds of barracuda and yellowtail fish at Santa Barbara in four hours. We would kindly suggest to the Ohio man that he shave the bristles from the back of his neck so that be may avoid the further humiliation of people constantly reminding him what part of the porcine product he must be aware he is. While fishing in Battle Creek, E. V. Price of Red Bluff was successful in catching a half-grown otter on his line. After considerable difficulty he succeed- ed in landing the pretty little animal, which he has placed in a cage under a fountain in his place of business. The little otter is very beautiful. Otters are scarce along the streams and it is only occa- sionally that one is able to catch a glance of them, much less capture one. Commencing at Majors Creek, which has its source near High street, within the city limits of Santa Cruz, and has its outlet at the railroad wharf, Game Warden Reed and Supervisor Miller are to stock the smaller streams of the coast with trout fry, in- cluding the Hoore Creek, with outlet at Natural Bridge, Wilders Creek, outlet at Wilder's beach, and other creeks, as follows: Baldwin, Cojo, Liddell, Yellow Bank, Holini and Agua Puerca. The Laguna, Big and San Vicente, which have their sources on Ben Lomond Hountain, have been stocked from Boulder Creek way, and Scotts Creek in the Little Basin. The reputation of Eel River is far-reaching for several Phoenix, Ariz., sportsmen have arranged the following enjoyable vacation trip: On the 7th inst. Sam Easterling and Gus A. Streitz left Phoenix for this city to take the steamer to Eureka, where they were to meet J. H. Holmes, formerly of Phoenix but now of Eureka, and Howard Watkins of Kingman. The party propose to stay in the Upper Eel River country fishing and deer hunting for three weeks. Every pool of the south fork of the Snoqualmie VARIETIES OF TUNA— SOME POISONOUS. The average angler has heard much anent the great sport of tuna fishing at Catalina Island. Some of our readers have, no doubt, enjoyed playing and bringing to gaff one of the so-called "leaping *unas" that frequent the southern waters in the vicinity of Catalina during certain months of the year. That this ocean fishing is full of sport and excitement is well vouched for by hundreds of skilled anglers who have tried the game in the past few years. The im- pression therefor might be with many that the tuna is to be found nowhere else. This is merely a matter taken for granted, for the authorities and the state- ments of observers, in this, as in many other ordinary accepted beliefs, give us a deal of facts previously unsuspected. In regard to the tuna, we have now this story from a writer in the London Field: As a matter of fact, there is scarcely any other fish which has such a world-wide habitat, and I have caught tuna up to 300 pounds in such widely apart places as the Bay of Panama, Torres Straits, Wake's Island (90 deg. 30 sec. N. Long., 166 deg. 30 sec. E.), Guam (in the Ladrones), all over Polynesia, Hicron- esia and Melanesia, and inside, as well as outside, the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. To the Ameri- can whalemen who frequented the Pacific thirty years ago the tuna was well known, and was called "buck albicore," or "bull albicore." About the low-lying islands of the Equatorial Pacific it is very plentiful, and attains a huge size and weight — 350 pounds to 400 pounds. The people of the Tokelau (or Union Group) in the South Pacific call it "Takuo," the Gilbert Islanders by another name, which I cannot now recall, and catch it by enticing it alongside their canoes with a live bait of flying fish, and then slip- ping a running bow-line over it. The natives of Savage Island (Niue) use a hook, baited either with an octopus or a large flying fish. Early dawn or just before sunset is the best time for tuna in Pacific Islands, but at the Bampton Shoal and the Chester- field Reefs, near New Caledonia, I have caught tuna in a rough sea, with the sun high and bright, and in less than ten fathoms of water. In the straits that separate the great islands of New Ireland and New Britain (Tombara and Biara) there is a distinct variety of the tuna. It has gill markings of a deep orange color, all the lower fins orange tipped, with bright red spots, some of which appear on the belly, and run along irregularly to the throat The roof of the mouth is dark red, with yellow streaks running fore and aft — a sure sign that fish is poisonous. Some time in 1SS0 I was piloting a Norwegian barque through the straits to the Duke of York Is- lands, when during a calm I caught one of these fish. It weighed about 60 pounds, and when it was placed on the deck I immediately noticed its peculiar coloring, opened its mouth, and told the captain that I thought it was a poisonous fish. My boat's crew of natives backed me up, and said that they knew for certain that any fish with those particular red and yellow streaks in the mouth was poisonous. But the Norwegian skipper was incredulous, and protest- [Saturday, September 15, 1906 ed most energetically when I told my men to throw the fish overboard, and his crew made unpleasant remarks about my wishing to deprive them of feed of W'holesome fresh fish. My warnings were disregarded. The captain said that he had often bought and eaten exactly the same kind of fish at Coupang and Amboyna. So the tuna was cut and cooked, and served fore and aft for sup- per. Every one of the Norwegians except the sec- ond mate made a hearty meal, that officer remarking to me that he would "wait and see how the others got on." The results were disastrous. Within an hour all who had eaten of the fish were seriously ill and suffering excruciating pains, attended with excessive vomiting and purging, and before midnight the carpenter died. The appearance of the sufferers was distressing— a ghastly pallor of the features al- ternating with purple blotches, and violent contor- tions of the extremities. During the next three days my boat's crew and I had an anxious time, at- tending to the sick men, and taking the barque through a dangerous channel. On the second day a boy died, apparently from exhaustion caused by continuous vomiting. The second mate and I then brought the ship to an anchor in a little bay on the coast of New Ireland, and I sent my boat off to Mioko (the settlement on Duke of York's Island) with a letter to the captain of the German cruiser Hoewe, asking him to send his surgeon. Unfortu- nately, the warship had left, and when the boat re- turned without the doctor the situation became serious, the captain and two seamen being in an alarming condition, and all the others still very ill. (I had before seen a ship's crew suffering from fish poisoning in the Marshall Islands, but they were cured by native remedies.) Then, fortunately, one of my boat's crew, a native of Rotumah, told me that he remembered hearing of two American ladies who had eaten poisonous fish being given condensed milk "with some kind of oil" — what kind he did not know. It might have been kerosene for all I knew, but I came to the conclusion that it was probably castor oil. Among other cargo on board there was, luckily, some cases of condensed milk, intended for the Wesleyan missionaries at Port Hunter (near Mioko), but of castor oil there was none in the medi- cine chest. There was, however, a two-gallon jar of rank fish oil in the carpenter's locker, and the second mate and I thought that that would do as well. But to get at the cases of milk we had to shift nearly fifty tons of cargo, working by the light on lanterns in the stifling hold. On the "kill or cure" principle the second mate and I opened half a dozen tins of milk, poured their con- tents into a bucket, and added a quart of fish oil, mixed it well together, and then dosed our patients. The effect was really marvelous, for in a quarter of an hour, the agonizing stomach pains ceased, the twitchings of the fingers, eyelids, and lips became less and less, and before many hours had passed all the sick men were decidedly better, and some of them asleep. By breakfast time next morning the captain and three A.B.'s were able to stand, and they, with all the rest of the men, said that every- thing they saw looked yellow — a very usual thing in cases of recovery from fish poisoning. I must mention that the natives say that at certain seasons of the year this particular variety of the tuna can be eaten with safety — when the red and orange markings disappear from the throat. And the late Dr. Kubary, an eminent German savant, who spent most of his life in the South Seas, told me that there were in the Moluccas and the Caroline Islands two varieties of the tuna which during four months of the year- were highly poisonous, but for at least six months could be eaten without fear. In 1 Micronesia, before the advent of the American mis- | sionaries, the natives were great tuna fishers. Now- |j adays they do not catch any. In the old times a tuna fishing party of men would not associate with the opposite sex for three days before setting out; nor would they even partake of food cooked by an adult female, though very young girls (under ten years of age) might attend upon them. The missionaries, being of "but little understanding," regarded this custom as a mere heathenish fad, and forbade it. The consequence is that the present generation of Micronesians would hardly know a tuna if they saw one — it is a fish with heathenish associates. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an idea! place to spend your summer vacation. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. • Saturday, September 15, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN II | THE FARM ! ■H"t*l>'H"»'C"H"t"Ii'l"I'4"H"|i^ii|.4,.;,.p,j,4, It is well enough, in embarking in the swine business, to aim at a large herd, but commence with a few sows; in other words aim at the top. but commence at the bottom. Sheep eat a great variety of plants according to circumstances. Some sheep upon the summer ranges pass up everything but good old grass, but as a usual thing all native plants are eaten rapidly. These include the le- gumes, lupines, astraglus and the meadow rues. The sheep have no way seemingly of discriminating be- tween good and bad and take to the poisonous things as quickly as any- thing else. — American Stockman. Pigs are. or should be, grown for the profit they bring. The most criti- cal time for them is when they are weaned. Taking the natural food sup- ply away an dplacing before them in- stead only a trough with a limited amount of feed and no knowledge of what to make of it is hard on the little ones. It is easy to build a trough where the little fellows may be fed separately from the dam. and they thus learn easily. They should continue to be fed until ready to be weaned. Then they will have become almost independent, and taking away the mother does not interrupt growth. We have found it wise to supply at the weaning time an extra nice green pasture, which will furnish something fro the uneasy young rooters to do. Knowing how to eat and having some- thing to eat there is nothing for the porker to do but go ahead. Our re- sults certainly show benefits in these methods. — Exchange. The highest price ever paid in England for a ram was realized at Grimsby lately, the occasion being the annual sale of cattle and sheep bred by Henry Dudding. The ram was the shearing Riby. a Derby champion and the winner of the first prize at the royal show this year. The ram went to a Buenos Ay res breeder for 10s. The highest previous ■ iid for a ram was £1000. The highest price ever realized in America for a buck was a Vermont that went to Australia some twenty five years ago at $8,000. M'KINNEY MARE FOR SALE. Annie McKinney. | . , y ma re. with Foaled October the great McKinney 2:1114 . 10 performers " other sire living ..r dead. First dam ■ Ethel i i Genl. Boodle 2:16%, Littl Winner California P1 trotters at Woodland. Seen.) dam Flora H.. dam of Thompson 2:14% and Banetti trial 2:17. by Jim Mulvenna ["bird and fourth dams are pro- ducers. This mare is in foa 1 Voyage ess h. HAHS 2125 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, Cal. IRISH TERRIERS. Five thoroughbred wire-haired Ci Ish Terriers, between five and six months old, for sale. Excellent stock address THEO. POINDEXTEB, 2329 Blanding- Ave., near Park St.. Alameda, CaL GOOD ONES FOR SALE. Diavola, sorrel mare by Diablo, dam Langtry <(n great brood mare ltst>. by Nephew. Dlavolo Is li Lou. Flora M. 2:16, bay mare, by Richard's P is In foal t.. Lou. Lucy Shaw, sorrel mare !•■ p ;; m a Belmont ma 1 1 ■ ■ high- wheeled sulky and has a very ■ it by her side by Directum II. and has been bred back to the*sai Bay Filly, two years old. by Sidney Dillon, dam Flora M. 2:10. This filly ii. has a perfect dla- and is a square galted, fas I trotter. For prices and further particulars address ->r apply to NED DENNIS. 1249 Franklin Street, San Francisco, Cal. Agenis and correspondents wanted for "Breeder and Sportsman." GAMES ft SPORTS All are provided for in our targe Spoi Here are a few articles which may suggest a need which we shall be happy to supply. New York Card Co.*s Playing Cards, ioc, 20c., 25c. and 50c. per pack, in assorted finishes. Cribbage Hoards, p..k Cops, Dice in all colors. Dog Collars, largest assortment in the city ; licenses put on free; Dog Remedies, Hunting Shoes, three heights, 9 in., 55.00 ; 12 in S6.00 ; 15 in., 57.00. Swedish Dog Skin < lortsmen and auto- mobilists. Automobile Gauntlets and Driving G! BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk BIG GAME "-<"- ** *** pun e t n • o n e " keeps any gun good— oua trigger, lock, action perfectly— cats oat all rc&i etvv &aU*iaft1nn Pn-.-elH.SO per bottle S>'!il I -trtrt by ex- press, charges paid, with full dlrr-Ti Send for descriptive circular*, testlmo- ts. etr. Mn TBI LiWMSCI-niUHSCOIPJL'iT.Clmlaad.Oa* Agents and correspondents wanted for the Breeder & Sportsman. $7,000 Guaranteed $7,000 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 7 —BY THE- Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1906. To Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old Entries to Close Thursday, November 1st, 1906 ONLY $2 TO NOMINATE MARE $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions. MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $3000 for Three=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Three=Year=01d Trot. $1250 for Two=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Vear=01d Trot. $100 to Owner of Stallion. Sire of Winner of Three=Year=01d Trot when Mare was bred. $1000 for Three=Year=Old Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Pace. S750 for Two=Year=Old Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two-Year-Old Pace. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=Old Pace when Mare was bred. *.».™a, per bottle, delivered with full directions. Book 5-C, free. ABSORBING, JR.. for man- kind, fl.m Bottle. Cures strains, Gont, Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele, Prostatitis, wiia pain. Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland. Ore.; F. W. Braum Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Western Wholesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash.; Spokane Drug Co., Spo- kane, Wash. W. F. YOUNG, P.D.F. 54 Monmouth Street Springfield, Mass. Iff Tongue End STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME C0HPRE55ED PURE-5ALT BR1CK5. AND PATENT FEEDER! No wd5te.no neglect. all convenience Your dealer has it. Write ui for the book. BELMONT STABLE 5UPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS, BrooRiyn,' N.Y." VETERINARY DENTISTRY Ira Barker Dalziel, formerly of 605 Golden Gate Ave., is now permanently located at 620 Octavia St., San Francisco Between Fulton and Grove Sts. Every facility to give the best of profes- sional services to all cases of veterinary dentistry. Complicated cases treated successfully. Calls from out of town promptly respon- ded to. The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia St. San Francisco, Cal. Telephone Special 2074 „ft zopaiba v Capsules Saturday. September 15. 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBOBO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MB. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 x 100 -USING- ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MB. J. B. GRAHAM, 94 i 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP— GRAND AMERICAN. 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson, — 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBEES ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Cincinnati, Ohio Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Dogs and Well Bred Poppies l"i Sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St., Napa. Cal ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Doys for Sale Address Wm. Piiii.i i ps Benicia Venice of America Dog Show Under Auspices of Southwestern Kennel Club September 20, 21 and 22 Entries close Sept. 6, 1906 For Information Premium List, Entry Blanks, Address J. W. BROOKS, Secretary 570=57 1 Bradbury Bldg, Los Angeles, Cal. Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association Second Annual Blue Rock Tournament under Auspices of Vallejo Gun Club Vallejo September 2 and 3 J. B. Wilson. WILSON & A. F. Booker ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DCR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co.. Los Angeles. Cai. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. WANTED— The address of a party who intends shipping horses to any fc-astern point about November 15th. 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Boo* "Treatise on the Horse" free from druggists o» Of. B.J. Kendall Co.. Enoabura Falls, Vl. High Grade Race or Brood Mare and Filly For Sale Athene 2:22— Bay mare 6 years old by Dexter Prince, dam Athena 2.15K ny Electioneer. Rec- ord of 2 .22 made at Woodland Breeder's Meet- ing with little training. In foal by Kinney Lou. Also Lulu K bay yearling filly by Kinney Lou, dam Athene. Entered in Pacific Br« Occidental, and Stanford stal Inquire of Jno. S. Phippen. Trainer, Mayfield, Cal., or A. Morris Fosdick, Owner. ig6*J Hstrelta Ave., Los Angeles. SON OF ZOMBBO FOB SALE. The young stallion Barney Bernardo by Zombro. dam by Ham. own brother to Sable Wilkes, second dam by Milton Medium, sire of dam of Lou Dillon. This horse is sound, gentle, thoroughly broke and an excellent road or track horse. Can trot a quarter in 34 seconds any time. Is seven years old and a hand- some brown, with star. Is 15 hands and weighs 1.000 pounds. For further particulars and to see the horse call or write to JAS. BEBBTMAK, 2220 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CaL SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1324 Valencia St., San Francisco. Cal. THOS. BANKS. Manager McKINNEY, 2:111 World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare falls to produce a foal. Keep, $2.00 per week. Our terms arc rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. BIcKlnney Is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this Journal when writing.) THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, CAL. (Property of John Parrott. Ebq ) Devoted Exclusively to tbe Breeding and Training of High Stepping Hackney Bred Harness Horses WALTER SEALS'. Manager. VACATION, 1906 PASTURE foaiied by the California Northwestern Railway The Picturesque Route of I 'alifornia — AND— North Shore Railroad The Scenic Route IS NOW READY FOR DISTRIBUTION Giving Full Information in regard to CAMPING SPOTS, THE LOCATION. ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTRACcIONS, ETC., OF MINERAL SPRING RE- SORTS AND COUNTRY HOMES AND FARMS WHERE SUMMER BOARD ERS ARE TAKEN, WITH TERMS OF BOARD, S7.00 AND UPWARDS PER WEEK. KANCHO CALAO. Mountain View, Cal. To be had at Tiburon Ferrp, foot of Market St., San Francisco. Inquiry by mail will bring an immediate response. JAS. AGLER, E. X. RYAN, Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt. BLAKE, M0FFITT & T0WNE Dealers in PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth SL. Oakland Blake. Moffit & Towne, Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co., Portland. Oregon. HOLSTEINS— BUTTER BRED FAM- ILIES Work Herd; 90 per cent winners at State and county fairs, show ring, and every butter contest since 1885 in Cali- fornia. No reservations. Stock near S. F. F. H. BURKE. 2126 Fillmore street. San Francisco. 672-680 11th ave. All kinds of Horses Back of the Chutes. bought and sold. The Zibbell Stable ZIBBELL & SON. Props. San Francisco, Cal. Boarding. Training and Handling of all kinds of Fancy Horses. A few Nice Rigs on hand. Take any car going to the Chutes. Tel. West 259. "HOWARD SHORTHORNS" -QUINTO HERI> — 77 premiums, California State Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want Howard Cattle Co.. San Mateo, CaL Hal B Colts For Sale I have several colts and fillies by Hal B. 2:04% for sale that are out of record and producing mares. Will sell at rea- sonable prices. For pedigree, prices and full particulars address AUG. EBICK- SON, 26 North Third St., Portland, Or. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. 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Pofto'fflce1 M Second Class Matter at San Francisco Terms— One Tear S3; Six Months 11.75: Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter ££"&£& W' Ke"ey' R °' D™" **»■ Sa" *^»" Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. Grand Circuit. Cincinnati September 24-29 California. Hollister September 19-22 Roeklin September 24-25 Hanfonl (Central Cal. Fair) October 1-6 North Pacific Circuit. Spokane, Wash. . . . ." September 24-29 Walla Walla, Wash October 1-6 Lewiston, Idaho October 8-13 Montana Circuit. Great Falls September 24-2S State Fair, Helena October 1-6 Missoula October S '2 THE MONTEREY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, of which that sterling citizen J. B. Iverson, is President, and John J. Kelly, the efficient Secretary, generally holds its annual Fair whether it gets aid from the State or not. Because the directors of this institu- tion give Fairs and race meetings that are properly conducted and please the people, the taxpayers of the county are unanimous in their endorsement of the old law which provided for a State appropriation to aid district Fairs, and hope that the next Gov- ernor of this State, no matter who he may be, will not follow the penny-wise, pound foolish methods of some of his predecessors and veto these appropria- tions with economy as an excuse, while he signs bills appropriating thousands that were framed solely to provide for the wants of politicians. With the aid of a generous subscription from the busi- ness men and progressive citizens of Salinas, the Monterey Agricultural Society gave its twenty-fifth annual Fair and race meeting last week. It was a complete success. The display of live stock was highly commendable and worthy of a much larger and more thickly settled county. For the winners in this display money prizes and blue ribbons were awarded, and while the contests were keen the awards of the Judges were approved and the best of feeling existed between the exhibitors. The peo- ple from the surrounding towns and country turned out in large numbers on every day of the four dur- ing which the Fair was held. The attendance is said to have been the largest in years, and it is a pleasure to state that when the balance sheet was struck it was found that no deficiency existed. The parade of coach, draft and light harness horses equalled in quality that of the State Fair this year, although in quantity it was not quite up to that display. The exhibits of beef and milk cattle were not large, but choice. Could the society had the benefit of the same appropriation from the State Treasury it enjoyed in former years, the Monterey Fair would have made a great showing for the county. As it was the exhibits were a splendid advertisement of the products of Monterey county, and crowds of visitors went to see them and enjoy the races every day. We wish there were more Boards of Directors of Agricultural Associations in the State like the one which handles the affairs of this one. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN A GREAT VICTORY was won for the people of Los Angeles county this week when Judge York of the Superior Court of that county decided that Agri- cultural Park, comprising 110 acres of land in the city limits of Los Angeles, and valued at $750,000. is the property of the Sixth District Agricultural As- sociation, and is held in trust by the directors of this Association, who are appointed by the Gov- ernor. The question as to the title of this magni- ficent property has been in litigation in the Los Angeles courts for nine years, a corporation known as the Los Angeles Agricultural Association claim- ing title to the property. Had it been able to sub. stantlate this claim, the park and race track would have been cut up into lots and sold for the benefit of the stockliolders in this corporation. Now that the courts have decided that the property belongs to the people, the harness horse owners of Los Angeles are in high spirits, as they know Agricultu- ral Park will be retained for the purposes originally intended by the devisees. DRIVING CLUB FOR PALO ALTO. LADY MOWRY is the tenth and the latest to enter McKlnney's 2:10 list, with two heats of a winning race in 2:0914 each. This is undoubtedly one of the best trotters McKinney ever sired, and now that Henry Helman has charge of her, may be expected to continue doing well and has a chance to still further lower her record this year. Lady Mowry was bred and is still owned by Mr. J. C. Mowry of Newark, Cal. She is. as has been stated, by the great sire of trotters, McKinney 2: 11%, out of Electress Wilkes 2:28%, daughter of Nutwood Wilkes. 2:16%. second dam Electress 2:27% by Richard's Elector, third dam the thoroughbred mare Sugar Plum by Lodi, fourth dam Sweetwater by Volscian, etc. With this breeding she is one of the best bred McKinney mares with a fast record and should be very valuable as a brood mare when her racing days are over. The double cross of Wilkes, with one of Electioneer, backed up with the blood of a long distance horse like Lodi, who made Nor- folk run three miles in record time to beat him, is a combination of blood lines that is pretty nearly top notch. In addition. Lady Mowry gets through Nutwood Wilkes a strain of the blood of Williamson's Belmont that flows in the veins of Lou Dillon 1:58% and Sweet Marie 2:03%. Mr. Mowry owns a full sister to Lady Mowry that is just as promising a mare as she. and will be heard from in another year. AN OREGON OPINION. Mr. N. C. Maris, representative of the North Pacific Rural Spirit, at the California State Fair this year, wrote as follows to his journal about this year's exposition: "The fifty-third annual exposition of the California State Fair is over. The gates of the park and pa- vilion are locked for another year. The verdict of success of failure lies with the people. Its future is also in the hands of the people as well as in the hands of the State Board of Agriculturre. As to the closing Fair the jury fails to agree, some voting it a success and some a failure. Sure it was not a success financially. When the gross receipts of a State Fair of a great State like California are only $6,781.93 something seems to be wrong. There are times, however, when we cannot figure success or failure solely from a financial standpoint. There are times, as in this case, when a principle Is at stake and the proving of that principle is far more important than dollars and cents. We believe princi- ple has won in this instance and California's fifty- third annual Fair was a success — how great a suc- cess can only be known by adhering to the policy inaugurated. California can afford to hold a clean Fair — a Fair of education, with no receipts what- ever if necessary. Certainly she does not want to educate her sons to be drinkers and gamblers. Last year the law was evaded, liquor was sold and gamb- ling was carried on and the gross receipts were not quite a thousand dollars in excess of this year's with one murder to balance up against the small cash excess. This year there can be no criticism that the Fair was nothing but a gambling institution from which the bookmakers reaped the only profit. There was no liquor sold on the ground, no drunk men. no murders, no foul, vulgar, profane language, such as is always heard where drinking and gambling are allowed. There was no fear that your wife or daugh- ter would be insulted by the impudence or foul lan- guage of a drunken tout. "Men took their families to the Fair who said they had not been before for years on account of these things. The bookmaker, the gambler, the tout has knocked the Fair this year. He will continue to do so as long as his game is not permitted and patronized. The Fair has won the confidence and support of the better element of the State, of the farmer, the producer, the manufacturer, the moral law abiding citizen. Continue the policy of an ab- solutely clean Fair and this element will rally to its support with a loyalty undreamed of. Which class is the more numerous in California, which one's support the more valuable and worthy the courting and catering to? There is but one right way. Keep the Fair clean. The initial steps toward the organization of a driving club was taken one night last week, when a number of prominent men of Palo Alto and vicinity interested In the project met in the office of the Live Oak stables to discuss the possibility of such an organization. The idea is to buy or I. of land suitable for a track where non-gambling speed events may be held and promising tuises trained. A committee consisting of Peter Mul'en. J. B Daley. Captain Williams of Palo Alto an 1 Messrs. Spaulding and Phippen of Mayfleld was appointed to look into the matter of track location, and to report the results of their investigations at a meeting next Tuesday evening. About thirty men signed the membership roll, among whom are the following: Frank Duckout, temporary chairman; C. H. Dobbel, secretary; P. Maloney, G. J. Carey, J. F. Parkinson, P. P. Chamber- lain. James Kerran. J. S. Phippen, C. H. Williams, E. A. Hettinger, J. S. Spaulding, G. It Black, W. S. Vandervoort, Peter Mullen, D. C. Elliott, W. V. Car- michael, J. Vandervoort, S. Vandervoort, C. R. Diet- rick, W. Weingartner, J. Flynn, T. Cardoza, Walter Uhlman. A. Berner, P. McKinney. W. Maloney, J. B. Daley. L. Gibson. C. Stalling. I. Matthews. A. B. Partee, E. Comstock, J. B. Larkln and Bert Hughes The organization will be known as the "Peninsular Driving Club." MATINEE AT PLEASANTON. Splendid sport was had at Pleasanton track last Saturday, the Driving Club holding a matinee and pulling off three good races. Two of the events were won by Thos. Ronan, proprietor of the track, with horses by his old stallion Antrim. S. Christianson surprised the horsemen by winning the three-minute trot with Reina Directum, daughter of Rev Direct and Stemwinder. the dam of Directum 2:05%. The filly has had hardly any training, but trots like one of the kind that will learn how to go very fast. Another matinee will be held October 20th. Results: Free-forAll — Antoinette (Thos. Ronan) 1 1 Chinwa ( Lee Wells) 2 2 Grace Cole (Locke) 3 3 Time— 2:25%, 2:21%. 2:30 class, trotting — Birdson (Thos Ronanl 1 1 Huska (Locke) 2 2 Time— 2:52, 2:36. Three-minute class — - Reina Directum (S. Christensonl 1 1 My Ray (Joe Grove) 2 2 Lady Wells (Lee Wells) 3 3 Time— 3:02. 3:01. Judges— F. P. Helwig, Barney Simpson, S. K. Trefry. COMMENDS THIS JOURNAL'S STANO. Sacramento, Cal., Sept. 10, 1906. F. W. Kelly: My Dear Sir — I have read with much satisfaction your comments on the late State Fair. I feel that we have made a start in the right direction, and if properly supported by the press, there is no reason why the Fair cannot be made as you suggest, one of the State's great educational institutions. The ground is cut from under the feet of the critics, and if the people of California really want this institution run on strictly clean lines, as they profess .they ought to get right in behind the work and help build it up to tne proportions which its importance demands. . The Breeder & Sportsman has sounded the key-note, and I trust the voice raised by you will be echoed by every true Calffornian from one end of the State to the other. This is a great State, one of the richest resources and abounding in wonderful possibilities, and if we can get the people aroused to the importance of showing these great resources in annual conclave, the result will add to out State importance and stimulate the pride of every Californian. Again thanking you for the stand you have taken in favor of high-class sport and a clean and repre- sentative State display, I am very truly yours, J. A. FILCHER, Secretary state Agricultural Society. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Trotting, 2:10 class, purse $1,200 — Mack Mack, b. g. by McKinney (Helman) 1 1 El Milagro, b. g. (Lazell) 2 3 The Phanton, blk. s. (Walker) 4 2 W. J. Lewis, b. g. (Smith) 3 4 Watson, ch. g. (Wickersham) 5 5 Bonnie Russell, b. s. (Geers) d Time— 2:09%, 2:08%. 2:18 pace, purse $1,200 — Lucky Buck, b. g. by Buck (Cox) 2 3 7 1 1 Mendoleta, b. m. (Fowler) 1 4 1 4 3 Moore, b. g. (Murphy) 7 1 2 3 2 Black Patchen, b. g. (Hogan) 3 2 3 2 3 Hidalgo, b. g. (Demarest) 5 5 5 ro Bessie Earl, ch. m. (Geers) 4 6 4 ro Orangeburg, b. h. (Dodge) 6 7 6 ro Time— 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:09%, 2:12%, 2:12%. [Saturday, September 22, 1906 September 18. — Jack Curry won the $8,000 Hoster- Columbus stake for 2:18 class trotters to-day with Brilliant Girl, in three straight heats and the second heat marked her in 2:08%, the fastest mile of the year for a green trotter. Dr. Chase was the contend- ing horse in each heat and made every finish a close one. His nose was up even at the finish of the first mile, but he was placed second because of two breaks during the trip. He was half a length back at the finish of the last two heats. Brilliant Girl won a cool $5,000 for the de la Montanya family, while Dr. Chase pulled down $1,950. The winner's time makes her the fastest new trotting performer of this year. Lady Mowry, the California mare by McKinney, out of a mare by Nutwood Wilkes, won the 2:12 class trot, trotting two heats below 2:10, giving McKinney his tenth 2:10 performer. She is a much improved mare since her owner, Mr. J. C. Mowry of Newark, Cal., placed her in the hands of Henry Helman. Brenda York reduced the world's record for three- year-old fillies when she took the first heat of the Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity in 2:0S%. This heat was won easily, and so was the second. Jimmy Gatcomb's Phalla was played to win the 2:10 pace and she did, taking a mark of 2:06%. Norman B., overlooked by the talent that went down on Mack Mack, captured the 2 : 07 trot in straight heats. Summaries: Trotting, 2:12 class, purse $1,000; three heats, Monday — Lady Mowry, b. m. by McKinney (Hel- man) 1 1 8 1 Colonel Patrick, b. h. by The Corker (Sweringen) 4 2 1 4 Bowcatcher, b. g. (McCarthy) 8 10 2 2 Larabie Rose, b. m. (Geers) 2 3 7 3 Charley T., b. g. (Curry) 3 5 3 ro Grace A., Sister Collette, Grattan Bells, Jennie Scott and Ann Direct also started. Time— 2:10%, 2:09%, 2:10%. 2:09%. Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity, for three-year-old pacers, purse $1,500 — Brenda York, b. m. by Moko (Nuckols) 1 1 Kelly, b. c. (Chambers) 2 2 Waverly, b. c. (Jones) 3 3 Time— 2:08%, 2:09%. Hoster-Columbus Stake for 2:18 trotters, purse $8,000— Brilliant Girl, b. m. by James Madison (Curry) 1 1 1 Dr. Chase, ch. g. (T. Murphy) 2 2 2 Exton, br. h. (Benyon) 11 3 4 Allie Jay, b. m. (Kenny) 9 6 3 Jack Wilkes, The Phantom. J. N. Blakemore, Prince 8dward, Idora, b. m., Zetta, b. m.. Czarina Dawson, Kassona, Flexo and Captain Bacon also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:08%, 2:09%. Pacing, 2:10 class, purse $1,000 — - Phalla. br. m. by Allie Wood (Gatcomb) ..111 Celo S., b. g. (Price) 2 2 2 Aintree, b. g. (Cox) 7 3 3 Fred R., blk. c. (T. Murphy) 3 8 7 Hal R., Berthena Bars, Red Nightingale, Missouri Chief and Daphne Direct also started. Time— 2:06%, 2:06%, 2:07%. Trotting. 2:07 class, purse $1,200 — Norman B., blk. g. by Phallas (McCarthy) ..111 Mack Mack, b. g. (Helman) 2 2 2 Turley, b. g. (Geers) 3 4 3 John Taylor, gr. g. (Ames) 4 3 4 Sedlac and Lake Queen also started. Time— 2:07%, 2:06%, 2:07%. September 19. — Doris B., from Buffalo, won the only heat decided at the Grand Circuit meeting to-day after ' she had waded home through the mud in 2:12%, ahead of five other 2:07 pacers in the Board of Trade $3,000 stake event. Eudora, Jubilee, Byrl Wilkes, Bolivar and Black Pet finished in the order named. To-day's card will be taken up Thursday, and it is planned to end the meeting on Saturday. o A Practical Horse Sheer. Mr. Henry J. Zabel. practical horse shoer at Reading:, Pa., writes: "I have used Quinn's Ointment on my trotting mare for removing Splints and Windpufts. and it has proven highly satisfactory. I would recommend it to do just what you claim." The above expression is the general verdict of leading horsemen everywhere. For curbs, splints, spavins, windpuffs and all enlarge- ments trv Quinn's Ointment. Price, one dollar per bottle, delivered. Address W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall, N. Y., if you cannot obtain from druggist. LAST TWO DAYS AT SYRACUSE. Syracuse, September 13. — Fifteen thousand people attended the Grand Circuit races at the State Fair track to-day. Audubon Boy was announced to go for the world's pacing record, but the wind was blowing, and his owner stated that he would try, although it was impossible to break the record. At 6 o'clock Audubon Boy was sent, and made the first quarter in 0:29%, half in 0:59%, three-quarters in 1:29%, and the mile in 2:00 flat. All races to-day were taken by outsiders in the betting. Doris B. won the Syracuse, for 2:08 pacers, in two straight heats. She was second choice. Belle Bird, selling in the field at $10 in yxds of $85, won the 2:13 trot. In the 2:04 pace Baron Grattan turned the tables on the others, and Au^as Pointer, the 25-to-S favorite, had to divide thud and fourth money with Bolivar. Dr. Chase, the favorite in the 2:19 trot, was beaten by Budd. Sum- maries: 2: OS pace, purse $2,000 — Doris B., br. m. by Grattan-Edith (Allen) 1 1 Eudora, blk. m. (Murphy) 2 3 Bonnie Wilkes, ch. m. (Howard) 3 2 Ed. C, b. g. (Hogan) d Time— 2:06%, 2:08%. 2:13 trot, purse $1,500— Belle Bird, b. m. by Stamboul (Kester) 4 2 111 Jennie Scott, b. m. by Bryson (Geers) 2 9 6 3 2 Charley T., blk. g. by Zombro (Curry) 3 4 4 2 3 Totara, b. m. (Titer) 1 1 2 4 d Larabee Rose, b. m. (Heald) 5 3 5 ro. Daniel, br. g. (Ernest) 7 6 3 ro. O. H. W., br. g. (McCarthy) 8 5 7 ro. Grace A., ch. m. (Demarest) 6 10 8 ro. Ann Direct, blk. m. (Walker) 10 7 9 ro. MacDougal, eh. s. (Lasall) 9 8 10 ro. Time— 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:12%, 2:14. 2:04 pace, purse $1,200. Baron Grattan, b. g. by Grattan (Geers) 1 1 Norvolo, b. s. (Murphy) 2 2 Angus Pointer, b. g. (Len McDonald) 4 3 Bolivar, b. g. (Walker) 3 4 Time— 2:05%, 2:05%. 2:19 trot, limited to five heats, purse $1,200 — Budd. b. g. Arena (Carpenter) 8 1 1 1 Dr. Chase, ch. g. (Murphy) 1 2 2 2 Dewitt, b. g. (Smith) 2 4 4 4 Axtellay, b. m. (Coyne) 6 3 3 4 Crimson Clover, b. m. (Dodge) 3 6 6 ro Kyra, b. m. (Shaw) 4 5 8 ro David Rossi, br. h. (Clark) 7 8 7 ro Ruth C, b. m. (Kenney) 5 7 5 ro Time— 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:13%. September 14. — The most successful Grand Circuit races ever held at the State Fair track closed to-day with the 2:13 pace, which was won by Lucky Buck. The judges announced they had expelled A. L. Thomas from all National Association tracks for drawing his horse, Malnsheet, without permission and for refusing to start him in the third heat of the Chamber of Commerce Stake for the 2:09 trot- ters on Wednesday. Mainsheet was disqualified for fouling on complaint of Curry, driver of Tuna, and Geers, driver of Gold Dust Maid. Thomas, though his horse was favorite for the event, refused to start in the third heat. Nickel Grattan. after winning the first heat of the Consolation, finished last in the other two. Putnam, his driver, attributed this to sickness and although onp nf the three elienbles for the fourth he»* drew h's horse sacrificing third money. Provide? he fin- ished Inside the flag he was certain of $300. Sum- maries: Emnlre State Consolation, 2:14 trot, purse $2.000 — Imnerial Allerton, br. s. by Allerton (Snow) 9 3 1 1 Lord Quex. b. g. (Welch) 8 1 7 2 Nickel Grattan, blk. h. (Putnam) 1 9 9 d Kenneth Mac. br. s. (Nuckols) 2 2 2 ro Bowcatcher, b. g. (McCarthy) 3 7 6 ro Fleaxo. ch. s. (Demarest) 7 6 3 ro Ann Direct, blk. m. (Walker) 4 4 4 ro Morone. blk. g. (Gerrity-Geers) 5 5 5 ro Ed. Bryan, b. g. (Robinson) 6 8 8 ro Time— 2:12%, 2:10%, 2:12%, 2:14%. COLUMBUS. Columbus, O., Sept. 17. — Records were broken right and left at to-day's opening of the Columbus Grand Circuit races. Mainsheet, now being handled by Myron McHenry, and Ardelle, Geers' pacer, were the brightest stars. Mainsheet was in the Columbus purse of $3,000 and sold in the pools for $40 to $50 for Gold Dust Maid and $15 for the field. When he got through racing he had $1,354 of the purse and the distinction of being the fastest trotting stallion since the palmy racing days of Cresceus. As each heat was better than 2:06, the race stands as the fastest three-heat one of the season, and but for one mile, that of Sweet Marie in 2:03%, has been trotted faster. Mainsheet had Tuna to beat in the first heat, and the California mare gave the black stallion a merry chase in 2:05%. McHenry's horse was good enough to do a second mile in 2:05% to keep out of the way of both Tuna and Gold Dust Maid. It looked like three straight heats for Mainsheet until the finish of the final mile was at hand. Then McCarthy got a great burst of speed out of Oro and copped the heat by a neck, with the time in the same 2:05% notch. Ardelle was the sure thing in the Hotel Hartman stake, and the reason that she did not win more than $2,125 is because Vance Nuckols of Cleveland dropped W. P. Murray's mare Italia by Zombro from the clouds and won the second heat from Geers' mare by a head in 2:04%, the fastest time hung out during the day. In the 2:12 trot the McKinney mare Lady Mowry, owned by J. C. Mowry of Newark, Cal., won two heats and went into McKinney's 2:10 list by trotting the second mile in 2:09%. The third heat went to Colonel Patrick by The Corker, and the race went over until Tuesday. The summaries: 2:13 pace, purse $1,000— Owassia, br. m., by Bingen (Titer) 1 1 1 Legateer, blk. h. (Hogan) 2 4 5 Irene B., blk. m. (Bedford) 8 2 4 Moore, b. g. (T. Murphy) 7 7 2 Crystal G., blk. m. (Valentine) 6 3 3 Instructor, blk. h. (Curry) 4 5 7 Jimmie O.. b. g. (McPherson) 10 8 0 Geraldlne, b. m. (Estes) 9 9 8 Stiletto, ch. g. (Fowler) 3 6 dr Billy Seal, b. h. (Cox) 5 10 dr Time— 2:08%, 2:07%, 2:07%. 2:09 trotters, Columbus purse $3,000 — Mainsheet, blk. h., by Director-General (Mc- Henry) 1 1 2 Oro, blk. g., by Little Corporal (McCarthy) .341 Tuna, b. m. (Curry) 2 2 4 Gold Dust Maid, blk. m. (Geers) 4 3 3 John Caldwell, b. g. (Thompson) 5 5 5 Helen Norte, b. m. (Rutherford) 6 d Time— 2:05%, 2:05%, 2:05%. 2:25 pacers, Hotel Hartman, purse, $5,000 — Ardelle, br. m., by J. H. L. (Geers) 1 2 1 Italia, b. m., by Zombro (Nuckols) 7 15 Vista Boy, ch. g. (T. Murphy) 2 3 2 Billy Cole, b. g. (Nichols) 3 4 6 Bonnie Steinway, b. g. (Curry) 8 6 3 Captain Derby, b. g. (Eldridge) : 5 5 4 Crayton E., b. g. (Estes) 6 10 11 Hidalgo, b. g. (Demarest) 10 7 7 Village Boy, b. g. (Chambers) 9 9 8 F. J. Park, br. g. (Rea) 13 12 9 Vanya, b. g. (Eckers) 12 11 10 Karlna, ch. m. (Snedeger) 4 8 dr Inston, br. h. (Anderson) 11 d High Seven, ch. g. (Stuart) d Time— 2:04%, 2:04%, 2:04%. The flrst-clasa hotel of Victoria. B. C, is the Driard. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson 's Napa Soda. * Saturday, September 22, 1906] SUCCESSFUL MEETING AT SALINAS. Four days of good racing were given at the Sa- linas mile track last week as the amusement end of the Monterey County Fair, which was held at the same time and under the same management. The attendance was larger than for years and spoke well for the management. The track, which for two years has been under the superintendency of the' well-known trainer Charles Whitehead, was in ex- cellent condition. It is a regulation oval, made on soil that is particularly adapted for training and racing over, the footing being firm yet elastic, and all say it is a most excellent winter track. It was certainly in good shape all during the meeting. President J. B. Iverson and Secretary John J. Kelly were both present every day, and, with the assistance of other members of the Board of Di- rectors and an efficient corps of officers, managed the races in an up-to-date and first-class maimer. Mr. Ed R. Smith, the well-known starter of harness races from Los Angeles, officiated during the entire meeting, and not only gave satisfaction, but earned the praise of everybody for his fairness and ef- ficiency. His announcement of events and results, with his remarks on matters of interest in regard to the horses, were not only apt and to the point, but could be heard by all those present. Among those who officiated in the judges' stand during the meeting were Messrs. Martin Carter of Irvington, Robert I. Orr of Hollister, Sam N. Mat- thews of Salinas, P. J. McEvoy of San Mateo and others. In the timers' stand F. M. Hammett of Sa- linas and Henry Struve of Watsonville acted regu- larly, being assisted by different persons during the week, the rules requiring three timers. The racing was good every day, and, while the fields were not large, there was a close contest in nearly every event, and the auction pool box did quite a flourishing business at $2 per ticket. Several horses made standard records in races during the week and others were given time rec- ords, so that additions to the list were quite nu- merous. Salinas track has the distinction of sending out the only three-year-old that has won the Breeders' Futurity, the Occident and the Stanford Stakes in one year, the feat being accomplished by Mr. J. B. Iverson's great gelding. North Star, 2:13%, by Nut- wood Wilkes. On the last day of the meeting Charles Whitehead, who has trained and driven North Star in all his races, drove him an exhibition mile. The four-year-old went a nice mile in 2:14%, coming the last quarter of the mile very handily at a 2:06 gait. He has not been raced this year nor trained for a fast mile. He can beat 2:10 to a cer- tainty. Another distinction which Salinas and Whitehead have is that they have furnished the winners of the Breeders' Futurity and Occident Stakes two years in succession. The winner this year was James Anderson's filly Delia Derby, by Charles Derby. Mr. Whitehead gave her a mile in 2:20 on Friday afternoon, and she came the last quarter in 32% seconds, a 2:10 gait. The summaries of the races held during the meet- ing and the time records made are as follows: First Day — Wednesday. Pacing, 2:20 class, purse $400 — Louisa A., b. m. by Hambletonian Wilkes (Whitehead) 1 1 l Lorita Ferguson, b. m. by On Tap 2 2 2 Dewey, b. g. by Benton Boy 3 3 4 Senator Hearst, br. g. by Vasto 4 4 3 Time— 2:20%, 2:20%, 2:19%. Trotting, green class, purse $300 — Ollie B., ch. m. by Nutwood Wilkes (Gray) 2 2 1 1 1 Dutatus S., ch. s. by Dictatus 3 3 3 2 2 Maggie B., gr. m. by Bruno 4 4 4 3 3 Moorita, ch. m. by Parismo 1 1 2 4 d Prince Mack, b. g. by McKinney 5 5 5 d Time— 2:26%, 2:24, 2:26%, 2:31%, 2:28%. A saddle race, quarter-mile and repeat, with four starters, was won by S. N. Matthews' gelding Dan in straight heats. Second Day — Thursday. Special, mixed, purse $100 — Elsie P., b. m. (t) (Mack) 2 2 1 1 1 Dewey, b. g. by Benton Boy (p.) 4 1 3 2 2 Dictatus Belle, s. m. by Dictatus (p.) .14 2 3 3 Senator Hearst, br. g. by Vasto (p.). 4 3 4 4 4 Time— 2:24%. 2:32%. 2:24%, 2:24%, 2:24. Special, mixed, purse $200 — Princess, b. m. by Eugeneer (Whitehead) ..111 TrIE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Bob Ingersol, b. g. by Nutwood Wilkes 4 2 2 Toppy. ch. g. by Delphi 3 3 3 Jim Corbitt. b. g. by Seymour Wilkes 2 4 4 Diablita, ch. g. by Diablo 3 5 5 Time— 2:15%, 2:17%, 2:19. A half-mile dash for $50 was won by the runner Vohicar by Imp. St. George, with Skidoo second and Alas third. Time. 56% seconds. Third Day — Friday. Trotting, 2:24 class, purse $400 — Chestnut Tom ,ch. s. by Nutwood Wilkes (Algeo) 1 1 1 Ollie B., ch. m. by Nutwood Wilkes 2 2 2 Alma, b. m. by Dexter Prince 3 3 3 Prince Mack. b. g. by McKinney 4 4 4 Time— 2:27',. U:2JVi. 2'17%. Special, mixed, purse $100 — Maggie B. (t) gr. m. by Bruno (Whitehead).. 1 1 Iver, b. g. by Dictatus 2 3 Moorita, blk. m. by Parismo 4 2 Anona, b. m. by San Luisito 3 4 Time— 2:25%, 2:23%. Roadster Race; owners to drive, purse $60 — McKinney B. (t) br. g. by McKinney (Bullene.. 1 1 Bonita (p) b. m. by Bruno 2 4 Daisy (t) by Henry Baker 4 2 Black Jack (t) blk. g. by Prince Neerly 3 3 Time — 2:34, 2:40. A five-eighths mile running race was won by C. H. Widemann's Alfreda, Vohicei second, Skidoo third. Time, 1:04%. Fourth Day — Saturday. Pacing, horses without records, purse $300 — Jim Corbitt, b. g. by Seymour Wilkes (Lieginger) 2 1 1 1 Alice D., b. m. by Hambletonian Wilkes. .12 2 2 Lorita Ferguson, b. m. by On Tap 4 3 3 4 Big Boy, b. g. by Benton Boy 3 4 4 3 Time— 2:18%, 2:17%, 2:18%, 2:18%. Special, mixed, purse $160 — Toppy (p) ch. g. by Delphi (Whitehead) 111 Bob Ingersol (t) b. g. by Nutwood Wilkes.. 2 2 4 Clara L. (p), b. m. by Argent 4 3 2 Diablita (p), b. g. by Diablo 3 4 3 Time— 2:16, 2:16%, 2:15%. Running, half-mile dash — Vohicer won, Flirtilla second, Boston Girl third. Time, 52 seconds. Saddle horse race, quarter mile heats, purse $50 — Dan won in two heats, Watercress second, Papoose third and Quien Sabe fourth. Time, 27 and 26 seconds. Specials Against Time. To beat 2:25%, pacing— C. Z. Hebert's b. m. Alice D., by Hambletonian Wilkes-Dolly, won. Time, 2:21%. To beat 2:30%, trotting— Henry Struve's ch. m. Hagar Wilkes by Nutwood Wilkes-Hager, won. Time, 2:29%. To beat 2:30%, trotting— M. J. Smeltzer's ch. s. Dictatus S. by Dictatus, dam by Brown Jug, won. Time, 2:27%. Premiums were awarded to horses exhibited in the various classes as follows: Standard Trotters. Best stallion, three years old or over — C. White- head's Delphi, $10 . Best stallion, two years old — R. Garside's Jimmie, $7.50. Best stallion, one year old — J. B. Iverson's Ernest S., $5. Best mare, three years old or over — J. B. Iverson's Princess. $7.50. Best mare, one year old — C. Whitehead's Miss Delphi, $3. Best suckling colt — J. B. Iverson's black colt by Lecco, $3. Best mare, four years old and over — J. B. Iver- son's Amy I and colt, $10. Best gelding — J. B. Iverson's Noith Star, $7.50. Best stallion and four of his get — C. Whitehead's Delphi, $15. Carriage Horse. Best single buggy horse — Heryy Storm's Star, $5. Draft — Standard Bred, etc. Best mare, three years old and over — James Storm's Bay Lolly, $10. Best stallion, three years old and over — McFad- den's Soldat. $10. Graded Draft. Best mare, three years old — James Storm's Sorrel Bessie, $6. Best suckling colt — James Storm's Young Billy, $2.50. Draft Horse Families. Best stallion with five of his colts — J. H. Frese's Stephen and five colts, $15. Graded Draft. Best stallion, three years old or over — M. A. Am- brose's Prince. $7. 50. Horses for all Purposes. Best stallion, three years old or over— Salinas Coach Horse Company's Centuron. $10. Best suckling colt, C. N. Laymon's Red Prince, $2. Best mare, three years old — J. B. Stirling's Alto. — Best mare, four years old and over, with colt — C. N. Laymon's Flora and colt, $10. Sweepstakes. Best stallion, and four of his colts — F. F. Kel- logg's Xenophon, $20. Best stallion, any breed or age— F. F. Kellogg's Xenophon, $15. Second best stallion, any breed or age — S. C. H. Association Centuron, $7.50. Best mare, any breed or age — J. B. Iverson's Prin- cess, $15. Second best mare, any breed or age — Wr. Parson's Berta Mc, $7.50. Best gelding, any breed or age— J. B. Iverson's North Star, $10. Best colt of any breed — J. B. Iverson's black colt by Lecco, $5. GOOD SPORT AT RIVERSIDE. Eight hundred people were at the Admission Day races of the Riverside Driving Club, and enjoyed an afternoon of splendid sport. A race that brought the grand stand to its feet three times, and that saw three as pretty and ex- citing finishes as are ever witnessed, was the 2:35 mixed. The three heats proved the worth and class of Coupon, a two-year-old owned by J. T. Garner. In the first mile the finish was a dead heat between Pete and Coupon. The two horses were abreast from the first eighth to the wire and came down the stretch nose and nose at a 2:20 clip. The last two heats were won by Coupon, but Pete was ever crowding until the judge made his announcement. The fastest heat was paced in 2:32. The 2:45 pace went to Honest John .driven by G. H. Judd. He won the first and third heats, the second going to Ed Simmon's Buck. Otto Martin's Corbitt and Harry Germain's Orrin A .took third and fourth places. The time was 2:38, 2:44, 2:40. Frank Ogden's Monicrat won the 2:25 trot in straight heats. The Blonde, owned by Alex Wilson being second and W. A. Hayt's Lauretta third. Time, 2:30. 2:34. Four heats were required in the 2:40 mixed. The horses entered were Rosemary', Alex Wilson; Mam- my. Bob Miller; Ping Pong. W. W. Wilson, and Laura K., Pete Beatty. Laura K. won the first heat, Rosemary the second. Mammy the third and fourth, giving her the race .with Rosemary second and Laura K. third. The best time was 2:3$. Alex Xel son drove Mammy for Mr. Miller. The road race, the closing event, was captured by Roxie, with the owner, J. F. Backstrand. driving. Alex M. Wilson's Pelee took second place, with G. H. Durnell's Nativity third. The best mile was traveled by Roxie in 2:52. The judges were Chris O'Connor, E. F. Binder and J. W. Prescott, Starter, H. G. Stanley; timers, W. A. Hayt. G. M. Carrigan, F. S. Pond; clerk of the course, W. L. Scott. RACE MEETING AT SANTA MARIA. Preparations are under way to have a big race meet at Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo county, this year, and as near as can be jduged the same will be held during October, beginning with the 22d and lasting the full week, to the 27th, inclusive, says the Santa Maria Times. The meeting will be got up by the Santa Maria Race Track Association, in which a number of the valley s niosi prominent cit- izens are interested. A meeting of the tracK asso- ciation was held on Thurs lay evening, at v hi^h officers were elected as follows: Walter Elliot, pres- ident; E. A. Abadie, secretary, and Bank of Santa Maria, treasurer. The executive committee is com- posed of R. L. Jones, G. L. Blosser, Frank Jesse, Walter Elliot and E. A. Abadie. Purses aggregating close on to $2,500 will be awarded and everything possible done to make the meeting as successful as it has been in recen* j The meeting will follow the races held farther up the State, and in consequence a good aggregation of fine horses is to be expected. At the close of the Santa Maria amos will very probably get up a tl THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 22, 1906 NOTES AND NEWS Lady Mowry 2:09%. Another McKinney in the 2:10 list. That makes ten 2:10 trotters to his credit. No other stallion has more than half as many trot- ters in that list Four green pacers have taken records below 2:06 this season. Ethel W. 2:10% is the record holder for hoppled trotters. Charles De Ryder won $4,725 at Hamline with California horses. He must have won prettj' close to $15,000 this season since leaving Pleasanton. The three-year-old colt Dr. Francis, by Arion, who won the 2:20 trot at Dubuque, Iowa, August 30, is likely to be something of a factor in the Kentucky Futurity. He worked a mile in 2:10% over the Galesburg track recently. Charles Belden 2:08% has won $6,250 in purses during the past two weeks. Entries for the Phoenix, Arizona, $1,000 purses close October 1st, and the meeting opens November 12th. There are six $1,000 purses all for pacers, the classes being the 2:09, 2:15, 2:25, 2:12, free-for-all and 2:20 — one of these races each day in the order given. Five dollars will be due Tuesday, October 2d, on each weanling entered in Breeders' Futurity No. 6 for foals of this year. This stake is guaranteed to be worth $7,000, and payments on entries should not be permitted to lapse. Tuna was second to Mainsheet two heats at Co- lumbus in 2:05% and 2:05%, and was so close to him that he had to trot that fast to beat the Cali- fornia bred daughter of James Madison 2:17%. Tuna and Brilliant Girl have made a great showing this year in the hands of Jack Curry. Zombro 2:11 is now the sire of a 2:05 performer. His daughter, Italia, with a record of 2:14% trotting, beat the great mare Ardelle a heat in 2:04% in the $5,000 purse for pacers of the 2:15 class at Columbus last Monday. Italia won the Occident Stake at Sacramento in 1901, being driven in that event by Walter Maben. She is out of the mare Concha, dam of Idylwild 2:17%, by A. W. Richmond. Italia has been owned for several years past by Mr. W. P. Murray of Cleveland, Ohio. Another fast pacing stallion will probably come to California next winter, as the eastern papers say Jimmy Gatcomb will winter Audubon Boy 1:59% and all his horse stock in California. Audubon Boy is a chestnut stallion foaled 1897, by J. J. Audubon out of Flaxey (dam of Royal R. Sheldon 2:04%, and Red Elm 2:16%) by Bourbon Wilkes, grandam Kit by Clark Chief 89. J. J. Audubon is hy Alcyone, sire of McKinney, and his dam was Dolly Pomeroy by Highland Grey 824, a great grandson of Vermont Black Hawk. Audubon Boy is said to be a handsome horse and his record shows his speed. Mr. Gatcomb has not yet announced where he will locate his string. Fred H. Chase & Co. will open their new sales yard on Tuesday next with a big sale of draft and harness horses consigned by J. C. Smith of Colusa. Sixty-four head are in this consignment and a very large number of them weigh from 1,300 to 1,700 pounds. Several fine business horses and a few fine roadsters will also be offered. Chase & Com- pany's new sales yard is the best appointed on the Coast, having been built since the fire. Charley De Ryder, who took Mr. Zibbell's McKin- ney gelding, Adam G. 2:11%, across the mountains with his string of fivers, is stated to have given him .iiree heats below 2:11, and believes he can step in 2:06. has adopted the plan of selling carts and sulkies direct to the horsemen, having no local agencies and paying no agent's commissions. They have put a price on their No. 7 training cart of $62, or $60 if the cash accompanies the order. The stock color of this popular cart is primrose yellow, but it can be furnished in carmine with black stripe, or dark blue or dark green with gold stripe. The Miller sulky, one of the most popular vehicles used hy race drivers, is priced at $110. The seat of this sulky is only an inch and a quarter higher than the amount of hock space, which is a great feature. See the big ad of the Miller Cart Company in this issue. OREGON STATE FAIR. It is probable that the race meeting this year will be the last held in Hollister. The owners of the track have ordered the land placed on the market for sale. The buildings will be sold for the lumber in them. — Hollister Advance. You can get one of those Miller carts for $60 cash by sending to the factory for it. See the advertise- ment on second page. Dan Leiginger won a good race at Salinas last Saturday with Mr. C. A. Judd's gelding Jim Corbitt by Seymour Wilkes, giving him a mark of 2:17% in the second heat of the race. Jim Corbitt is a big, strong going pacer, and worked a mile in 2:12 at Pleasanton a few months ago, but has been un- steady in his races heretofore. At Salinas last Saturday he was as steady as a clock, and as Dan is now "onto his curves," Jim Corbitt may be ex- pected to win in faster time if he is raced any more this year. Mr. Judd contemplates sending the horse to the Los Angeles and Phoenix meetings this fall and he should win more than his expenses. Mr. Judd tells an amusing story of an incident re- lating to Jim Corbitt when Leiginger first got him. It seems that the horse must be shod in a particu- lar manner or he can not pace a little bit. The former trainer of Jim Corbitt pulled the pacer's shoes off when he was ordered to turn the horse over to Leiginger and for a long time Dan was puzzled to get him properly balanced, hut now that he has found how to shoe him the horse may be expected to get a much faster record. Brilliant Girl Is now the fastest new trotter of the year with a mark of 2:08%, lowering the record held by Charley Belden a quarter of a second. Jack Curry is certainly entitled to a lot of credit for the way he has handled Tuna and Brilliant Girl this year. Both were a little dickey when he commenced on them this spring, but he has put them in good shape and won a large sum o£ money with them for Mr. Montanya. Mack Mack did not win the 2:07 trot at Columbus Tuesday, but he was second every heat in 2:07%, 2:06% and 2:07%, and trotted three heats in 2:08 or better timed separately. The Miller Cart Company at Goshen, New York, Hazel Wilkes 2:11%, owned by W. A. Clark Jr., was found dead in pasture at the Valensin Farm one day last week. She had been in rather poor shape for some time, and being twenty-one years old, age had probably most to do with her condition. Hazel Wilkes was foaled in 1885, and was bred by the late William Corbitt She was by Guy Wilkes out of Blanche by Arthurton, grandam a daughter of the old thirty-mile champion General Taylor. She was raced in California as a four-year-old, winning four races and being second in four out of eight starts, closing the season with a record of 2:20. -As a five-year-old she again raced through the California Circuit, getting first money four times and second once, without reducing her record. As a six-year-old she did not race, but when seven was taken across the mountains as a member of a great string from San Mateo Stock Farm. She won but one race that year, was second twice, third once and four times unplaced. At the close of the year she had a record of 2:14%. She crossed the mountains again the fol- lowing year, won three first moneys, three seconds and three thirds, reducing her mark to 2:11% at Cleveland. She was sold to Walter Hobart after- wards and in his college days at Harvard that well known young Californian drove her on the road hooked with Tuna 2:12%, and a spanking team they made. Mr. Hobart raised several colts from her, and a few years ago sold her to Mr. W. A. Clark Jr., whose property Hazel Wilkes died. September 10. — The forty-fifth Oregon State Fair opened to-day under a bright sky and favorable conditions. The Fair promises to be one of the best ever held. The opening day races consisted of two harness events and three runs. Auctions and mutu- als were sold on the harness races and booking on the runs. The day was ideal, the track good and a big crowd for an opening day turned out to witness splendid contests. The first race was two-year-old trotters with four starters. Hogoboom's bay colt. Shamrock, by Lyn- mont, was the favorite against the field. Rastus, by Oro Guy, out of Alta Norte 2:16%, was well thought of by many and he managed to win the first heat by Shamrock going to a bad break. The second heat Rastus left his feet going up the back stretch and Shamrock won handily. The third and last heat was a see-saw race between the two colts, first one going to a break and then the other until coming home they were on even terms when Rastus went into the air and fell back hopelessly beaten. Both Violon and Hops trotted a good race and were very evenly matched, but not having much work they were out- classed. Eleven pacers scored up in all shapes and man- ners in the 2:25 pace. Swiftwater was favorite in the betting. Mandolin second choice, Dr. J. and Lord Lovelace selling about even for third and fourth choice and the field brought about six dollars in forty. They were a hard bunch to start, Swift- water giving the same performance here as he did over at Everett, reared up, smashed a sulky and was compelled to race to a cart They were finally sent off to a strung out "start with Lord Lovelace and Knick Knack in the lead and Bill twenty lengths back. Lovelace led all the way with Knick Knack a close second. Coming home Bill came out of the bunch and gave Dr. J. a hard race for third place. In the second heat Bill got off better and went right out after Lovelace and they were neck and neck at the half, but his performance in the first heat took all the pace out of him and he fell back beaten going around the last turn. Mosher brought Mandolin out of the bunch and made an effort to win coming home and finished a good second. Starter, H. E. Wood; judges, Robert Leighton and W. H. Wehrung. Summaries: Trotting, Oregon Stake for two-year-olds, purse $400— Shamrock, b. c. by Lynmont-Birdie Williams (Hogobooni) 2 1 1 Rastus, br. g. by Oro Guy-Alta-Norte (Saw- yer) 1 2 2 Hops, br. c. by Zombro-Pocahontas (Kirk- land) 3 3 3 Violon, br. g. by Nocturno- Viola (Shockency( 4 4 4 Time— 2:39, 2:38%, 2:40. Pacing, 2:25 class, purse $1,000 — Lord Lovelace, br. h. by Lovelace-Maggie (S. Lindsey) 1 1 Knick-Xnack, b. g. by Alcone (Sawyer) 2 5 Mandolin, b. g. by Alcone (Mosher) 8 2 Dr. J., rn. g. by' Dr. Hicks (Chadbourne) 3 4 Swiftwater Bill, blk. g. by Ociventus (Peringer) 4 3 Maj, Del, ch. g. by Del Norte (Erwin) 5 6 Jalinda, b. m. by Norcatur (Brooker) 6 7 Capt. John, by Tenysonian (Millington) ...... 7 8 Topsy T., b. m. by Tennysonian dis Joe Athby, br. c. by Athby dis Hazel S„ by Bonner N. B. (Anthony) dis Time— 2:12%, 2:11%. September 11. — The second day brought out a larger crowd than yesterday. The weather and track were perfect. Washington horses won both the harness events and the performance of Gen. Her- tus set a new record for colts bred in the North Pa- cific, besides he could have paced in 2:12 or better sure and some think that 2:10 would not stop him. He is by Alexis 2: IS out of Rona Valona by Antrim, a full sister of Antrima 2:15%. The winning of Ed. Cudihee's horse, Gibbie, was no surprise to those who have been watching him work. The three run- ning races were good contests and only one favorite won. Gibbie went out in front after getting the word and won all the way and Pilot Lane second until he left his feet coming down the stretch and letting Black Diamond win second place. Ounita was sent away badly and never recovered. Gibbie won the second heat with Packline racing in second place. Green made a hard drive with Bessie Jones, but she could not do better than third. There was nothing to the three-year-old pace but Saturday, September 22. 1906] Gen. Hertus. Lou Miller, who was expected to make a good race, was suffering with a cold and not up to form. Hertus won all the way. pacing the first half of the first mile in 1:05%. Trotting. 2:27 class, purse $1,000— Gibbie. b. g. by McVera-Lizzie S. (Lance) 1 i Packline. ch. s. by Pactolus (Barn 3 2 Black Diamond, b. g. by Del N'orte lErwin) 2 4 Bessie Jones, blk. m. by Capt. Jones (Green).. 5 3 Pilot Lane. ch. s. by Coeur d'Alene (Kiger) 4 5 Senator H., b. h. by Bozeman (Delaney) 6 7 Doc Muhday, b. s. by Zombro (Kirkland) 7 6 Ounita. br. m. by Phallamont Boy (Sawyer) ... 9 8 V. N. I,, blk. s. by Alexis (Lindsey) 8 d Time — 2:20%, 2:19%. Pacing, three-year-olds, purse $500 — Gen. Hertus, b. c. by Alexis-Rona Voloua 1 Hogo- boom ) } j Lou Miller, b. f. by Blacksmith (Cox) 2 2 Idylwise, b. f. by Del Xorte (Erwin) 3 3 Altolena, b. f. by Bonner N. B. (Squire) d Olga S., b. t. by Diablo ( Stoppelfeld) d Zanthus. b. c. by Zombro (Sawyer) d Time — 2:16, 2:20. September 12. — Heavy rain spoiled the racing to- day, and made the track a sea of mud. The harness events were the 2:15 pace for a purse of $2,000. a.id the three-year-old trot for a $500 purse. Lord Love- lace again showed his class and won the pace in straight heats. When the word was given the Love- lace colt went to the front and for the first half- mile it was a pretty pacing race, but after passiug the half pole Lindsay sent Lord Lovelace about his business and he won the first heat, as he did the other two, without extending himself after the first part. All of the starters were dead tired horses at the end. Lady W. by King Alexis, owned by L. C. Shell of Walla Walla, won the three-year-old event. The '! tabulated summaries of these races failed to reach us. Results: 2:16 pace, three in five, purse $2,000 — Lord Love- lace won in three straight heats, Ben W. second, Bonnie M. third. Delilah fourth. Time. 2:30. Three-year-old trot, two in three, Inland Stake. purse $500 — Lady W. first, Dallas Boy second. Time, 3:lll. September 13. — Satin Royal, the lion-hearted son of Bonner N. B., won the Lewis and Clark $2,000 Stake here this afternoon in three straight heats, beating the California favorite Athasham in a terrific drive in each trial for the mile. The track was as heavy as lead and all of the starters carried a ton of mud. Seven horses faced Starting Judge Woods. The first heat and the going was enough for four of the starters. They got the flag in the first heat. Lindsay gave the W. K. West horse one of the best drives seen at the races so far. In all three heats it was a two-horse race between Satin Royal and Athasham. From the first turn in the opening heat Lindsay took the lead with Satin Royal. As they rounded for home Lindsay took the over- land and finished on the extreme outside with Athas- ham in the middle of the track. In this position they raced to the wire and the finish was one that brought the crowd to its feet, cheering loudly. The other two heats were finished in the same gruelling style. The last heat was the closest of all, and Lindsay had to call for all the gameness and speed that Satin Royal had in him. Walters had a game- ster in Athasham. for he always was up fighting like a demon with Satin Royal. Lady Jones was third, but she was never up close enough to make a fight. The 2:20 pace was won by Flaxy McGregor in two straight heats. Four started, but only two finished, for Topsy T. and Hazel got the flag. It was just an excuse jog for the F. White mare. The summaries: Lewis and Clark Stake. 2:17 class, trotting, purse $2,000— Satin Royal, ch. s. by Bonner N. B. (Lind- say) 1 1 1 Athasham, b. s. by Athadon (Walton) 2 2 2 Lady Jones, blk. m. by Capt. Jones (Green) 3 3 3 Redskin, Hank. Senator H. and Marvin Wilkes also started and were distanced in the first heat. Time— 2:37%, 2:33%, 2:36. Pacng. 2:20 class, purse $300 — Flaxy McGregor, ch. m. by Gremont (Prior) .... 1 1 Major Dell, ch. g. by Del N'orte (Irwin) 2 2 Hazel S. and Topsy T. also started and were dis- tanced. Time— 2:43, 2:46. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN September 14.— On a track that was a veritable sea of mud four races were run this afternoon at Lone Oak Park. Swiftwater Bill came to life in the Consolation stakes for non-winners in the - : 1 ."• class pace, and won the $500 purse. It took three he;its to decide the race, because of the drive Rey- nolds gave the black broncho in the first heat . It was not one of the kind that wins races. The initial heat went to Robert H., and the talent that had bought the field against Swiftwater Bill is still offer- ing up prayers of thanks to Mr. Reynolds. Five sidewheelers started, but the flag did for Joe Athby and Knick Knack in the first heat. Reynolds was ready to drive Swiftwater Bill in the next two heats, and Robert H. had to take the black gelding's mud around the circuit. Jolinda was third in all three heats. In the 2:40 special trot five horses faced the starter. The winner turned up in Brilliant, who took the race in two straight heats. This was the first race of the week in which all the starters fin- ished. In spite of the sloppy, sticky going the race was one of the best from the spectator's standpoint of the meet. In both heats Brilliant lead the field, but the others were always up and within hailing distance. In the first heat H. Delaneys Mayo kept the winner company, and in the second heat it was Black Diamond. The second heat was a drive from the half-mile home and all up the stretch Irwin and Delaney were fighting it out for second place. Consolation pace, purse $500; non-winners in 2:15 class — Swiftwater Bill. blk. g. by Occiventus (Reynolds) 2 1 1 Robert H, blk. g. by Coeur d'Alene (Prior).. 12 2 Jolinda. b. m. by Alberton (Sweeney) 3 3 3 Joe Athby and Knick Knack also started. Time — 2:42%. 2:42%, 2:45%. Special trot. 2:40 class, purse $300 — Brilliant, blk. s. by Gremont (Prior) 1 1 Mayo. b. g. by Zombro (Delaney) 2 3 Black Diamond, by Del Norte 3 2 Bessie Jones, blk. m. by Captain Jones ( Green ) 4 4 Anita, br. m. by Phalmont Boy (Sawyer) 5 5 Time— 2:50, 2:48%. September 15. — Getaway day brought together at Lone Oak track this afternoon the best card offered during the week's racing. Both of the harness events were horse races. It took three heats to decide the 2:10 pace, and in all three miles the battle was fought between Ollie M. and John R. Conway. In the first heat Irwin drew the pole, and this put him in the choppy going, but when he caught the starter's word he shot Ollie M. across the track and took the good footing as they rounded the first turn. In the second heat John R. Conway outfooted the Westfield mare and after trying for half a mile Irwin fell back and waited until they were straight- ened away for the wire. Again Irwin took Ollie to the outside, but he could not overtake Conway. In the third and deciding heat Chadbourne did not have John R. Conway moving faster than a four- minute clip when he caught the word, while Irwin had Ollie M. well in her stride and going like the wind. In an effort to take the good going rounding the first turn. Conway broke and going down the back stretch was ten lengths out of it. Passing the half, Conway, with a cyclone burst of speed, passed Lady R. and hooked up with Ollie M. as they rounded out of the back stretch. From there home it was a whipping finish, and although he was beaten. John R. Conway was best and showed himself to be a horse of bulldog courage. H. Squiers' Hank and Senator H. had the Conso- lation trot to themselves after the first heat. Four started, but two got the flag and Hank won the race in straight heats. Hank was lucky in drawing the outside position in the first heat, and all his driver had to do was to sit still and keep the lead. Senator H. did not have enough left in the second heat to bother Hank, so the race was hardly a contest. 2:10 pace, purse $700 — Ollie M. b. m. by Westfield (Irwini 1 2 1 John R. Conway, ch. s. by Diablo (Chad- bourne) 2 1 2 Lady R. br. m. by Col. K. R. 1 Walton) 3 3 3 Cuckoo also started. Time— 2:23%. 2:20%. 2:21%. Consolation trot, 2:17 class — Hank, b g. by Vasto (Squiers) 1 1 Senator H, b. h. by Bozeman ( Jacquire) 2 2 Marvin Wilkes and Red Skin distanced. Time— 2:28%, 2:31. NOT BADLY INJURED. BUDD DOBLE was injured by a young stallion the other day at Lawrence Stock Farm, but his in- juries are not at all dangerous and the stallion did not act as the lurid accounts in the daily pj stated. Mr. Doble's thousands of friends will be pleased to know that he will be around as usual in a few days. FROM LOS ANGELES. The Rod, Gun and Kennel he Breeder & Sportsman has been at Los Angeles for the past two weeks taking in the big shootin. ■ ut and the Venice Dog Show. He went out to Agricultural Park one day and tried his hand at culling a few horse items. The only trainers he saw were Walter Maben and Vet Kent, but he rounded up the fol- lowing items, which are not only interesting but show that a shooting and fishing expert is better than a raw hand as a horse reporter: Walter Maben. one of the best known and most popular trainers in California, has a string of fifteen horses at Agricultural Park, but did nol race them this year, as the California Circuit was too small, and he had no stake entries. Among his horses are the following: A green two-year-old horse by James Madison, first dam by Knight, second dam by Algona, third warn Mabel by The Moor; Mabel full sister to Beautiful Bells. This is one of his most promising youngsters, a splendid prospect. He is a good gaited, steady trotter with lots of natural speed. A five-year-old mare, a green trotter, by Altivo (brother to Palo Alto) worked a mile in 2:15. These two came from Mr. Haggin's Ranch. A little bay horse by Titus, out of Lady Waldstein. worked a mile, a week ago, in 2:04%. He looks like the best green horse ever shown up in California — good looker and good actor, the promise of a two minute pacer; bred by C. A- Winship. Walter Barker, a four-year-old. by Heir at Law 2:05% looks and acts as if he will make a rattling good pacer. He is out of a mare by Axtell. next dam Grace Lee. a great brood mare, by Electioneer, and the next dam, the famous brood mare, Addie Lee by Culver's Black Hawk. A green five-year-old black mare by Millerton. son of Allerton, worked a mile in 2:15%, a half showed 1:05. A four-year-old McKinney filly, dam by Kaiser, son of Geo. Wilkes, is a very fast pacer. A five-year-old gray mare by .las. Madison, first dam by St. Bell, full brother to Chimes, Bell Boy. etc., green, worked a mile in 2:15, the last quarter in 0:31. Looks like a 2:10 one, only broken last year. She's from the Haggin Ranch also. They will be ready for next year. Welcome Mac. looking and acting fine, is also in Maben's string. He has matineed in 2:08%. A black three-year-old Zombro colt, dam Linnette by Electioneer, shows speed and looks like the mak- ing of a fast one. He showed a 2:20 gait as a two- year-old and is a fine big stout one. with a good head. S. E. Kent has ten horses in hand. Palo Verdi, owned by Dr. Connolly. D. V. S., is sound and has shown a mile in 2:18% here in July. Kent expects to get him down to 2:14 or 2:15 soon. He is by Connifer. dam by A. W. Richmond. A six-year-old green mare by Contractor Hill, dam by Connifer, out of a McKinney mare is very' promis- ing. A little black mare from Kansas that never saw a track before has worked in 2:25 and he thinks looks like a 2:10 pacer; she never makes a break. An own brother to Bonnie Russell named Hancock Johnson, a four-year-old brown stallion, is a beauty, one of the handsomest on the track. And is a very promising green colt. There are 250 horses at the track just now. Two of the get of Nutwood Wilkes took standard records at the Salinas meeting last week, and his son. Chestnut Tom (formerly T. C. 2:30). reduced his record to 2:17% in the third heat of a winning race. Some fine steelhead trout are being caught these days near Santa Cruz. These garee fish are now running up the San Lorenzo river and other streams of the county. o Sober up on Jackson 's Napa Soda. * THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN September 5. — 2:30 class, pacing, purse $2,500 — Custer, ch. g. by Sidney Dillon (Hall) ... 7 1 1 1 Ivan B., br. g. by Oratorio (Stout) 1 3 4 4 Mark Onward, b. h. by Onward (Barnes) 3 4 2 2 Karima, ch. m. by Kavalli (Snedecker) . . 2 2 5 3 Volo, Thorr, George Perry and Myrtle S. also started. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:11%, 2:0S%. 2:14 class, trotting, purse $1,000 — Lavette, b. g. by Gothad (Ganoung) ..51211 King Entertainer, ch. h. by Enterainer (Reynolds) 2 4 1 2 2 The Rajah, b. g. by Prince of India (Clark) 7 2 *5 3 3 Baraja, b. g. by Colonel Cochran (Foster) 1 7 4 4 d Roscoe, Babrook and Ashland Dorf also started. Time— 2:12%, 2:12%, 2:11%, 2:12%, 2:14%. 3:00 class, three-year-olds and under, pacing, purse $500— Flora Directum, ch. £. by Directum (Dean) .... 1 1 U. C. T., b. c. by Online (Loomis) 2 2 Miss International, b. f. by Roy Wilkes (Hersey) d Wilkson, b. c. by Wilksoneer (Millet) d Time— 2:15%, 2:15%. September 6. — 2:18 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Judy Patch, b. m. by Dan Patch (Hersey) ..111 Fourth of July, b. h. by Dalbrino (Doty).. 2 3 2 Dan Spencer, b. g. by Chris Kindle (Niles) ..323 Lee W., gr. g. by Jersey Wilkes (Mclntyre) .644 Fred L., Harry D., J. B. Jr. and Dan L. D. also started. Time— 2:10%, 2:10% 2:10. 2:25 class, trotting, purse $1,000— Bi Flora, br. m. by Expedition (Splan) 1 1 1 Governor Francis, br. c. (3) by Arion (Foote) 2 2 2 T. C. B., br. g. by Judge (Russell) 3 3 3 Greco, bl. h. by McKinney (De Ryder) 4 4 4 Time— 2:14%, 2:17, 2:17. 2:20 class, pacing, purse $2,000 — The Broncho, b. m. by Stormcliffe (Dean) 1 1 Castlewood, ch. g. by Nutalwood (Russell) . . 2 2 Hazel Patch, bl. h. by Hard Patch (Fleming) . . 3 3 Time— 2:04%, 2:03. September 7. — The Minneapolis, 2:21 class, trot- ting, purse $5,000 — Charley Belden, b. g. by Lynwood W. (De Ryder) 1 1 1 J. N. Blakemore, blk. g. by Bow Bells (Foote) 2 5 2 Billy H., b. g. by Knight (Gerrity) 4 2 4 Silver, ch. g. by Allen (Loomis) 3 3 6 Gulvallis Directum, Ralph and Kassona also started. Time— 2:09%, 2:11, 2:10. 2:23 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Mark Onward, br. h. by Onward (Barnes) ..111 Glen Patchen, b. g. by Bourbon Patchen (Foster) 2 2 2 Luella, blk. m. by Abdallah Sprague (Hoff- man) 3 3 3 Directum Jr., br. h. by Directum (Hersey) ..444 Prince Albert, b. g. (Tuft) 5 d Time— 2:13%, 2:13%, 2:15%. September 8. — 2:28 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Blue Ribbon, ro. m. by Soldier (New- ell) 2 2 111 Ivan B., br. g. by Oratorio (Stout) 1 1 3 2 2 Dana Patch, b. m. by Dan Patch (Hersey) 3 5 2 3 3 George Perry, b. g, by Waldstein (De Ryder) 5 3 6 4 4 Carrie B. and Borowood also started. Time— 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:09%, 2:16%, 2:11%. 2:10 class, trotting, purse $1,000 — The President, b. h. by Gambetta Wilkes (Loomis) 1 1 1 Belle C, br. m. by Oh So (Higbee) 2 2 3 Dr. Frasse, blk. g. by Iran Alto (De Ryder) 4 4 2 Misty Dawn, blk. m. by Symboleer (Tinker) 3 3 4 Time— 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:11%. To beat 1:55%, pacing — Dan Patch, br. h. by Joe Patchen (Hersey) Won Time— 0:28%, 0:57, 1:26%, 1:55. o All the turf papers say that Charley De Ryder's string looks in better condition than any string of harness horses reacing in the West. They are certainly getting the money. [Saturday, September 22, 1906 THE HAMLINE RACES. IMPROVED METHODS IN SHOEING TRACK HORSES. On the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair at Hamline, September 3, 93.6S7 people passed in through the turnstiles and $41,340 were the receipts for admissions. There were over 300,000 admissions during the week. There is no bookmaking or pool selling permitted at Hamline, but big purses are given and the horses are numerous enough to make big fields in nearly every event, and the Associa- tion makes a big profit every year. California horses showed up well during the week. Chas. De Ryder won second money in the $2,500 trot the first day with Charley Belden 2:08%, and first money with the same horse in the $5,000 trot on the Friday following. He was also second with The Donna in the $5,000 pace, and took third money with Dr. Frasse in the 2:10 class trot for a purse of $1,000, and fourth money with Geo. Perry by Waldstein in the $1,000 pace. The Arizona owned but California bred mare Sally Pointer by Sky Pointer, dam Sister by McKinney, won a heat and fourth money in the 2:09 pace and got a record of 2:06%. Custer, the gelding by Sidney Dillon, dam Maude by Nutwood, won the $2,500 purse for 2:30 class pacers and got a mark of 2:08% in the fourth heat. Bystander by Zolock took third money in the $5,000 purse for 2:13 class pacers. Gerrity won the $5,000 pace with Spill, an East- ern mare that W. A. Clark Jr. bought last year, and will be wintered in California this year. The meeting drew to a fitting close on Saturday, September S, when Dan Patch broke bis own and the world's record again by pacing a mile in 1:55. The summaries of the week's races follow: September 3. — 2:25 class, trotting, purse $2,500 — Bi Flora, b. m. by Expedition (Splan) 1 1 1 Charley Belden, b. g. by Lynwood W. (De Ryder) 2 2 3 Agnes Holford, b. m. by Reno's Baby (Foote) 6 5 2 Icelander, br. m. by Red Heart (Foster) 3 4 4 Doris Martin, br. m. by Gamaleon (Dean) ..536 Gulvalis Directum, b. c. by Directum (Clark) 4 6 5 Time— 2:11%, 2:11%, 2:10%. To beat 1:55%, pacing — Dan Patch, br. h. by.Joe Patchen (Hersey Lost Time-^0:29%, 0:58%, 1:27%, 1:56%. 2:09 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Colonel Loomis, br. h. by Symboleer (Tinker) 2 1 2 1 2 Castlewood, ch. g. by Nutalwood (Russell) 3 2 3 2 1 Tommy Teg, b. g. by Noblemont (Foote) 9 3 1 3 3 Sally Pointer, b. m. by Sky Pointer (Hall) 1 7 7 4 4 Ed. Patch, Lillian, Red King, Norvalis, Onward Star, Edna Richmond and Leslie Waterman also started. Time— 2:06%, 2:07%, 2:09%, 2:10. September 4. — 2:13 class, pacing, The St Paul purse, $5,000 — Spill, b. g. by Wawan (Gerrity) 3 4 2 1 1 The Donna, dn. m. by Athadon (De Ryder) 6 2 1 3 4 Bystander, b. g. by Zolock (Hall) 2 5 4 4 2 Fred Miller, rn. g. by Oscar S. (Stout) 4 3 3 2 3 Harry C. Jr., Village Boy and Willie Benton also started. Willie Benton won the first two heats, but fell in the third and was distanced. Time— 2:08%, 2:06%, 2:09%, 2:11, 2:10. 2:19 class, trotting, purse $1,000 — Grace Cameron, b. m. Oh So (Higbee) 1 1 1 Nordica, b. m. by Agamemnon (Loomis 3 5 2 Riddle, br. g. by Alliewood (Maybrey) 2 4 4 Prince Kelly, bl. g. by Kelly (Allen) 6 2 5 Axie, bl. m. by Alltell (Dean) 5 3 3 Albert M., b. g. by Boaz (Niles) 4 6 6 Time— 2:17%, 2:14%, 2:15. 3:00 class three-year-olds or under, trotting, purse $500— Mable B., b. f. by Chalion (Kelly) 2 1 1 Red Cross, b. f. by Domineer (Henry) 1 6 3 Clementine R., b. £ by Ramsey R„ (Paddle- ford) 4 2 2 Gilbert Patchenwood, br. g. by Patchen- wood (Bundy-DeRyder) 3 7 4 Masine Elliott, br. f. by Red Heart (Camp- bell) 6 3 7 The Moccasine, bl. g. by Patchenwood (Guertin) 5 4 6 Queen S., b. t by Nowood (Archer) 7 5 6 Time— 2:28%, 2:31, 2:29%. A Miller sulky only costs $110 when ordered from the factory. No agent's commissions to pay. Read the announcement of the makers on the second page of this issue. Budd Boble says that in the days before he cam- paigned Dexter and Goldsmith Maid through the Grand Circuit, the art of scientific shoeing had not been discovered; that the only object of a shoe of any kind was supposed to be to protect the hoof from the concussion which the track imposed when a horse was going at a high rate of speed; that when a horse needed shoeing a stable boy would take him to the shop and the blacksmith would nail on any shoe that happened to be in the shop, regard- less of its weight or whether it was the same as the one on the other corresponding foot. If it only fitted the foot needing shoeing, the blacksmith considered his duty fulfilled. He also says that he never knew what the weight of Dexter's shoes were when he established the world's trotting record at 2:17%, but thinks his front shoes must have weighed a pound or more, and his hind shoes nearly as much; that the only reason why he knew the weight of the shoes worn by Goldsmith Maid when she reduced the record to 2:14 was that he preserved the hind shoes and some years afterward weighed them, and that they each weighed about ten ounces. Of such importance has shoeing been regarded during the past twTenty years that it has become recognized as the most prominent factor of the fit- tings of a light harness racehorse. As showing the care now exercised in properly shoeing track horses, the following statement, prepared by Mr. C. A. Cole and published in the Horseshoer's Journal, is most interesting. The following is the name, record, front weight, style and hind weight of shoes in ounces. Trotters. Major Delmar 1:59%, 7, open shoe, 3%. Sweet Marie. 2:03%, 9, bar shoe, 5%. Doctor Strong 2:05%, 8, bar shoe, 5%. McKinley 2:06, 6, open shoe, 5. Wentworth 2:04%, 7, bar shoe, 4. Sadie Mac 2:06%, 7, bar shoe, 3. Norman B. 2:06%, 9, bar shoe, 4. Redlac 2:07%, 8%, open shoe, 4%. Lord Derby 2:05%, 5, open shoe, 4. Robert Mc. 2:08%, 7, open shoe, 3%. Mainsheet 2:05%, 8, bar shoe, 3. Mainland 2:08%, 5, bar shoe, 3%. Marion Wilkes 2:08%, 8, open shoe, 4. John Taylor 2:08%, 10, bar shoe, 4%. Jim Fenton 2:09, 9, bar shoe, 5%. Angoila 2:07%, 7, bar shoe, 2%. Helen Norte 2:09%, 6, bar shoe, 2%. Miss Abdell (3) 2:09%, 8%, bar shoe, 2%. Pacers. Prince Alert 1:59%, 7, bar shoe, 4. Dariel 2:00%, 5, bar shoe, 3%. Carl Wilkes 2:04%, 5, bar shoe, 3%. Xathan Straus 2:03%, 5, open shoe, 4%. Morning Star 2:04%, 7, open shoe, 3%. Locanda 2:02, 4%, bar shoe, 3. Nervolo 2:04, 6%, bar shoe, 4%. Major C. 2:04, 7, bar shoe, 4%. Belle Mac 2:04%, 4%, open shoe, 3%. Frank Yoakum 2:04%, 4%, bar shoe, 3. Sphinx S. 2:05%, 8%, bar shoe, 5%. Allerson 2:05%, 8, open shoe, 4. McKinley 2:05%, 7, bar shoe, 4%. Joe Pointer 2:05%, 6, open shoe, 3%. Stein 2:06, 6, open shoe, 5%. Cascade 2:05%, 5%, bar shoe, 4. Albert 2:04%, 5%, bar shoe, 4. Ecstatic 2:02%, 5, open shoe, 4. Sufrett 2:06, 5, open shoe, 4. Edwin C. 2:07, 6, open shoe, 4. In discussing the necessity of properly shoeing a light harness horse, Mr. Cole says: "Two things must be strenuously insisted upon for the shoe; one is that the shoe be as light as pos- sible, and the other is that it be made or molded on its foot-bearing face to an exact counterpart of the hoof to which it is applied. Bearing in mind that the original ami legitimate design of the shoe is for preservation and defense of the hoof from undue wear, we should not misconceive this purpose by attaching to our horses' feet any uncalled for weight- Light shoes proportioned to the weight of the ani- mal and the nature of his work are infinitely prefer- able to heavy ones, for these latter are a burden at best and a constant tax on the energies of a horse, as is meaningly implied by the familiar saying, 'An ounce at the toe means a pound at the withers.' "There may be differences of opinion among au- thorities as to minor details in shoeing, but there Saturday, September 22, 1906] THE EREEDER AND SPORTSMAN is one practice not open to argument, and which all alike severely condemn, and that is the utterly sense- less and atrocious custom, so characteristic of many of everyday horseshoers. of thinning out the sole and trimming or mutilating the frog. No man has ever been able to assign a reason for acting con- trary to the first principles of his own work by de- stroying that which he should aim to preserve, and yet this has been and is the most frequent procedure of so-called farriers in their treatment of the frog and sole. They persist with an obstinacy which sets common sense at defiance in paring and hollowing out the sole even to the quick, and to forming an exact 'fine frog,' regardless of consequences, though these are of the most serious nature and affect the vitals of the living animal. "The pacer Morning Star, the largest money win- ner in 1904. wore in front a three-calk shoe of seven ounces, with a hoof angle of 48 degrees and a 3% toe, and behind a 3S ounce hoof angle of 52 de- grees— toe, 3%. "Sweet Marie wore a 9-ounce plain, square-toe barshoe, with 3% toe, and at an angle of 48 degrees in front, and behind a 5%-ounce square-toe swedge shoe, with heel calks and 3% toe and angle of 52 degrees. "Sadie Mae, one of the greatest trotters the world ever saw, was different from most horses. As a rule, they have their off days, but she always had her speed, and never made but two breaks in her life — she made a break at Boston and did not know what to do. She wore a 7-ounce swedge bar shoe, with square toe and a little heel calk to take the jar off in front, 3% toe and angle of 47 'i degrees, and a 3-ounce hind shoe, swedged with a 3% toe and an angle of 52 degrees. The outside of her hind shoes was 1% inches longer than the inside. This was the only way to keep her from speed cutting." — Rural World. SUCCESSFUL SALE. FASTEST OF THE YEAR. The fastest records of the year, for the various ages and divisions of trotters and pacers follow, time records being marked by a star: Trotters. Two-year-old colt, Kentucky Todd, by Todd 2:1494, dam Paronella by Parkville 2:20 » Two-year-old filly, Fantana, by Bingen 2:06%, dam Maggie Sultan 2:30 by Sultan ..2:24 2:20% Three-year-old colt, Cochato, by Bingen 2:06%, dam Castenea 2:19%, by Pistachio 2:21% 2:11% Four-year-old colt, Gulvallis Directum, by Di- rectom 2:05%, dam Crescent 2:24*. by Robert McGregor 2:17% 2:09% Four-year-old filly, Bellemont, by Zombro 2:11, dam Daisy Hill, by Altamont 2:26% 2:13% Aged stallion, Mainsheet, by The Director General, dam Pixtell, by Axtell 2:12 2:05% Aged mare. Sweet Marie 2:04%, by McKin- ney 2:11%, dam Lady Rivers, by Mam- brino 2:03% Aged gelding, Oro, by Little Corporal, dam Amber by Elkerha 2:05% New trotter, Charles Belden, by Lynwood W., dam by Silas Skinner 2:17 2:08% Pacers. Two-year-old colt, Aerolite, by Searchlight 2:03%, dam Trix, by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16% 2:15% Three-year-old colt, Ariu, by Pan Michael 2:03, dam Baroness Zelda, by Baron Wilkes 2:18 2:11% Three-year-old filly, Magladi, by Del Norte 2:08, dam Laurelia by Caution 2:10% Three-year-old gelding, Kelly, by Baronmore 2:14%, dam Miss Van Tassell 2:29%, by Don Wilkes 2:24% 2:10% Four-year-old stallion. Sir John S., by Diablo 2:09%, dam Elisa S. 2:16% by Alcan- tara Jr 2:10% Four-year-old filly, Wapello Girl, by Iowa Sen- tinel 2:29%, dam Jennie J., by Balaklava 2:30 2:07% Aged stallion Dan Patch 1:55%, by Joe Patchen 2:01%, dam Zelica, by Wilkes- berry •. 1:55 * Aged mare, The Broncho, by Stormcliffe, dam Luxora, by Autocrat Jr *2:00% Aged gelding, Bolivar, by Wayland W. 2:28%, dam Belle W., by Harry Wilkes.. 2:00% New pacer, My Star, by Wilstar 2:17%, dam by Pocahontas Boy 2:03% The first annual sale of short-horn cattle by the Howard Cattle Company came off at Quinto Ranch, Merced county, September 11th, and was a com- plete success, buyers being numerous and bidding lively. The company has fixed the date of its sec- ond annual sale for November 7, 1907, two months later than this year's date. The record of the first sale is as follows: Cows and Heifers. Perfection Lass, red, calved February 21, 1905; sire Ramsden Lad; H. F. Brown, Minne- apolis, Minn $150.00 Aster 15th, red, calved January 29, 1901; sire Kingalier; J. A. Lynch .Petaluma, Cal 110.00 Aster 22nd, red, calved November 23, 1905; sire King Spicy; Robert Doherty, Hanford, Cal 105.00 Scottish Lustre 2nd, red, calved September 30, 1905; sire Pride of the Herd; Cali- fornia State Agricultural College, Berkeley, Cal 200.00 Mystery 29th, red, calved January 15, 19000; sire Kingalier; F. H. Harvey, Gait, Cal... 110.00 Mystery Duchess, red, calved October 23, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; California State Agricultural College, Berkeley, Cal.. . 160.00 Hopeful S3d, red, calved December 6, 1905; sire Imp. Blythe Victor; Simon Newman Company 135.00 Minna Bracelet 9th, red, calved March 16, 1904; sire Imp. Blythe Victor; Simon New- man Company 175.00 Royal Mystery, roan, calved December 2, 1904; sire Royal Fashion; J. W. McCord, Hanford, Cal 50.00 Royal Mystery 2nd, roan, calved December 2, 1904; sire Royal Fashion; J. W. McCord... 50.00 Inwood Aster, red, calved April 6, 1903; sire Inwood Chief; Robert Doherty 90.00 Inwood Vale, roan, calved October 3, 1905; sire Chief of Valley View 4th; F. H. Harvey, Gait, Cal 100.00 Humboldt Rose 9th, red, calved October 4, 1903; sire Marshall's Combination; Simon Newman Company 200.00 Hopeful S2nd, red, calved October 3, 1905; sire Saturn; H. P. Eakle Jr., Woodland, Cal 100.00 Hopeful Duchess, red, calved September 1, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Robert Doherty 90.00 Miss Harold 34th, red, calved May 10, 1904; sire King Spicy; H. F. Brown 130.00 Philomena 71st, red, calved May 16, 1904; sire King Spicy; H. F. Brown 140.00 Aster ISth, red, calved April 28, 1904; sire King Spicy; Robert Doherty 100.00 Philomena Duchess, red, calved November 30, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; J. A. Lynch, Petaluma, Cal 70.00 Ramona Duchess, red, calved September 16, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; F. H. Harvey 80.00 Spicy's Diana, red, calved March 20, 1903; sire King Spicy; H. F. Brown 85.00 Diana Duchess 2nd, red, calved November 20, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Simon Newman Company 80.00 Miss Harold 37th. red calved November 30, 1904; sire King Spicy; J. W. McCord 65.00 Miss Dandy 2nd, red, calved October 29, 1905; sire Royal Fashion; H. P. Eakle Jr... 50.00 Victoria 16th, red, calved December 25, 1905; sire King Spicy; J. W. Sharp, New- man, Cal 60.00 Aster Duchess 2nd, red, calved September 21, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; J. W. Sharp 60.00 Bulls. Quinto Fashion, red, calved February 17, 1905; sire Royal Fashion; J. J. Stevenson, Newman, Cal 125.00 Lord Fashion, red, calved March 21, 1905; sire Royal Fashion; Kern County Land Company, Bakersfield, Cal 200.00 Native Son, roan, calved May 15, 1905; sire Saturn; Simon Newman Company 225.00 Spicy Heir, roan, calved April 24, 1905; sire King Spicy 53d; Spreckels Sugar Com- pany, Spreckels, Cal 100.00 Quinto Grand Duke 5th, red, calved October 10, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Spreckels Sugar Company 100.00 Chieftian 5th, roan, calved June 30, 1905; sire Chief of Valley View 4th; Spreckels Sugar Company 95.00 Chieftian 6th, roan, calved July 5, 1905; sire Chief of Valley View 4th; F. H. Harvey 85.00 Quinto Grand Duke 2nd, roan, calved August 28, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Dr. Fatjo, Volta, Cal 90.00 Quinto Grand Duke 3rd, red and white, calved September 4, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th ; Dr. Fatjo 105.00 Quinto Grand Duke 4th, red, calved September 12, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Dr. Fatjo 200.00 Royal Fashion 6th, red and white, calved September 22, 1905; sire Royal Fashion; Spreckels Sugar Company 50.00 Satellite, red, calved September 28, 1905; sire Saturn ; Dr. Fatjo 100.00 Royal Fashion 7th, red, little white; calved October 7, 1905; sire Royal Fashion; Dr. Fatjo 100.00 Royal Fashion 8th, red, calved October 9, 1905; sire Royal Fashion ; Dr. Fatjo 105.00 Quinto Grand Duke 6th, red, little white; calved October 11, 1905; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Dr. Fatjo 110.00 Aladin's Light 3rd, red and white, calved Octo- ber 12, 1905; sire Aladin; Spreckels Sugar Company 85.00 King Spicy 94th, red, calved November 16, 1905; sire King Spicy; Dr. Fatjo 110.00 King Spicy 95th, red, calved November 18, 1905; sire King Spicy; Dr. Fatjo 140.00 King Spicy 96th, red, little white; calved No- vember 20, 1905; sire King Spicy; Dr. Fatjo 105.00 King Spicy 97th, red, little white; calved De- cember 1, 1905; sire King Spicy; Dr. Fatjo. 130.00 Royal Fashion 9th, red, calved January 1, 1906; sire Royal Fashion; Dr. Fatjo 90.00 Quinto Grand Duke 8th, red, calved January 16, 1906; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Dr. Fatjo 180.00 Quinto Grand Duke 9th, red, little white; calved January 22, 1906; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Dr. Fatjo 200.00 Quinto Grand Duke 10th, red, little white; calved February 3, 1906; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Dr. Fatjo 150.00 Quinto Grand Duke 11th, red, little white; calved February 3, 1906; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Dr. Fatjo 150.00 Quinto Grand Duke 11th, red, little white; calved February 11, 1906; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; R. Doherty 125.00 Quinto Grand Duke 12th, red, little white; calved February 12, 1906; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; J. W. McCord 105.00 Chieftain 7th, roan, calved February 18, 1906; sire Chief of Valley View 4th; California State Agricultural College 155.00 Quinto Grand Duke 13th, red, calved March 5, 1906; sire Oxford Grand Duke 10th; Dr. Fatjo 80.00 King Spicy 98th, red, calved March 5, 1906; sire King Spicy; Daly & Tilton, San Fran- cisco, California 75.00 26 females sold for $2,745.00; an average of $105.00. 29 bulls sold for $3,520.00; an average of $121.00. 55 head sold for $6,265.00; an average of $114.00. Moko is keeping up his reputation as a sire of Futurity winners. His daughter, Brenda Yorke, won the pacing division of the Kentucky Stock Futurity at Columbus, Ohio, last Tuesday, and broke the world's record for three-year-old pacing fillies by pacing the first heat in 2:08% and the second in 2:09%. Moko is a comparatively young stallion, be- ing a foal of 1893. He is by the great Baron Wilkes out of Queen Ethel, the dam of Bumps 2:03%, by Strathmore, second dam Lady Ethel by Volunteer. His fastest performer is the trotting mare Fereno 2:05%, and she is out of a daughter of Rosa Sprague, the dam of McKinney. Brenda Yorke is out of the mare Grace Tipton 2:13 by Simmons, second dam by Aberdeen, third dam by Red Wilkes, fourth dam by Ashland Chief, fifth dam by Pilot Jr. If you want to win any division of the $7,000 Fu- turity, in which your foal of this year is entered, send $5 to Secretary Kelley on or before October 2d to keep the foal eligible. Don't forget this. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means heal: 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 22, 1906 "J"**,$"i"^"I"I^^"W**I**I**I*****i**!**I**I**I**I**I-'***I»*!**I**2* ROD, GUN AND KENNEL + * * J, li, AX/,,', ,«,,*. J, ,•_% AA, TTT VTVtVV i «~ •" Conducted by J. X. DeWitt DOINGS IN DOGDOM. The Venice of America show, under the auspices of the Southwestern Kennel Club, opened on Thurs- day morning in the spacious dancing pavilion on the main wharf. The benching and feeding was arranged by Thos. Banks, Spratts' Coast representative, and was ex- cellent in every appointment. We noticed a number of familiar faces about the ring, among them a few 'Frisco refugees, but every one was in for a good time, and the show promises to be an out and out success. It was anticipated that the list of entries would have been larger, but a number of circumstances com- bined to cut down the list, among these the present warm spell that effectually prevented a number of dogs being properly conditioned. As it is, the ex- hibit is a good one and an excellent feeder for the main show of the club to come off later. The number of dogs benched by breeds comprise the following for a total of ISO entries: St. Bernards 10, Russian Wolf Hounds 2, Great Danes 1, Pointers 3, Irish Setters 5, English Setters 4, Collies 10, Cocker Spaniels 5, Dalmatians IB, Bull dogs 10, Bull Terriers 15, French Bull dogs 3, Fox 'terriers 10, Boston Terriers 25, Irish Terriers 2, Air- dates 7, Dachshunds S, Pug 1, Toy Poodle 1, Mal- tese Terrier 1, Japanese Spaniel 1, Chihuahua 1, Mis- cellaneous 1. A full report and the list of awards will be given next week. The iuitial show of the Hawaiian Kennel Club had a total of 110 entries. Evidently the judge selected was not endowed with great drawing powers. The islanders have many good dogs and the outlook for an annual bench show at Honolulu is promising. G. D. Roach of Los Angeles has recently bred his good English Setter bitch, Bonnie (Klaniath-Lady Cole) to Kenneth Preuss' Doctor K. (Detroit Joe- Dolores). This should make a pretty good English Setter "nick." We are advised that four Boston Terrier puppies by Endcliife Toby out of Glenwood Belle are about the best looking young Bostons that have made their appearance in this section for some time past. The puppies are owned by Mr. Stewart of Monterey. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB NOTES. The American Kennel Gazette for August pub- lishes the formal notice of the regular quarterly meet- ing of" the American Kennel Club, which will take place in New York on September 26th, at the omce of the club, No. 55 Liberty street. Preceding this meeting the membership commit- tee will convene on the 25th inst. for the purpose of receiving and acting upon the applications for ad- mission to membership and approving the creden- tials of delegates whose names will be submitted to tht club at the regular quarterly meeting. An important feature of the meeting will be the consideration and adoption of the following: Rules Governing Dog Shows. The Committee on Constitution and Rules re- spectfully recommends the following rules to govern dog shows and clubs holding dog shows to take the place of the rules now in force, and would further recommend that said rules, when adopted, be con- sidered the final selections of the By-Laws of this Association. Your Committee has given several days in the consideration of the rearrangement and codification of these rules, and has removed and added such rules w past experience in the conducting of shows has shown to be necessary. Your committee would further recommend that the rules that may be adopted at the September meeting shall go into effect on January 1, 1907. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES GOVERNING DOG SHOWS. (To take effect January 1, 1907.) The following rules must be published in the pre- mium list of every show: Section 6 of By-Laws. Rule I. — No show is recognized unless the official indorsement of the premium list, together with the rating of the show in winners' classes, signed by the secretary of the American Kennel Club, is pub- lished at the head of the classification. Rule H. — Every show is guaranteed one point to- yard a championship. All shows to be rated on the actual number of dogs entered, as follows: 1,000 dogs or over, five points; 750 dogs and under 1,000, four points; 500 dogs and under 750, three points; 250 dogs and under 500, two points; under 250 dogs, one point. The Pacific Advisory Committee shall have juris- diction in all States west of the easterly boundary of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. All shows authorized by the Pacific Advisory Com- mittee to be rated as follows: 400 dogs or over, five points; 300 dogs and under 400, four points; 200 dogs and under 300, three points; 100 dogs and under 200, two points; under 100 dogs, one point. Specialty clubs holding shows confined to their own breeds, four points. The total number of points required for a cham- pionship is ten. (See Rule VH, Section 7.) Rule III. — The word dog, where used in these rules, includes both sexes. Rue IV. — Every dog shown under these rules must either be registered or listed with the American Kennel Club previous to being exhibited. The fee for registration is one dollar and fot listing 25 cents. The registration of a dog gives the privilege of com- petition during its life. The listing of a dog gives the privilege of competition only for the current cal- endar year. The penalty for non-compliance is concellation of winnings, except when a club states in its premium list, "This club assumes the collection and forward- ing to the American Kennel Club of all listing fees." Rule V. — Every dog must be the bona fide property of the person making such entry on the day of clos- ing the entries. If an entry is made in the name of an agent, and the name of the owner is not given, the win of the dog shall be cancelled. The entry must clearly identify the dog to be exhibited by name, and, if known, its date of birth, names of sire and dam and the name of its breeder. Should any of these particulars be unknown to the exhibitor, it must be so stated on the entry blank. If the dog is already registered in the American Kennel Club Stud Book, the Stud Book number of the dog must be given with the entry. The right to exhibit a dog cannot be transferred by the owner by agreement, bargain, sale or lease. Rule VI. — If the name of a dog which has won a prize either in any recognized show held in North America or Europe has been changed, the old name must be given on the entry blank and published in the catalogne until such time as it wins a prize under its new name. The name of a registered dog cannot be changed after December 31st, allowing the date of registration. Rule VII — If a dog has been entered without being identified, as directed in Rules IV, V, VI and VIII, it shall be disqualified and forfeit any prize which may be awarded to it, except where fraud is not shown, in which case the secretary shall impose a fine of $2 for each error. Rule VIII. — The breeder of the dog is the person owning or leasing the dam at the time of service. Dogs whelped in the United States by a bitch pur- chased by a citizen of the United States in any for- eign country and subsequently bred by him to a foreign dog, shall be considered "American bred." Rule IX. — No entry can be made in a kennel name unless that name has been registered with the Amer- ican Kennel Club. The partners in a kennel will be deemed equally culpable in the case of fraud perpe- trated in their name. The term "exhibitor" shall mean an individual or copartnership exhibiting as an individual firm or kennel name. Penalty for in- fraction of this rule, cancellation of win. Rule X. — The person presenting the Identification Paper shall be recognized as the agent of the owner in the latter's absence, and his receipt for prize money shall be binding on the owner, unless notice to the contrary is indorsed on the identification ticket. Rule XI. — The authorities of any show may decline any entries they see fit, or may remove any dog on account of disease, vice or other cause. Rule XII. — Dogs may be entered "for exhibition only" if so stated on entry blank, but any dog en- tered for competition and received at the show build- ing must compete in all classes in which it is en- tered and for all specials for which it is elibigle, and failing to do so shall be fined an amount equal to the entrance fee for each class. The only exception to this rule is that an exhibitor may not compete for any special prizes donated by himself. Rule XIII. — The age of a dog shall be calculated up to and inclusive of the day preceding the show, i. e., a dog whelped April 30th shall upon April 30th following be considered over 12 months of age, and therefore not eligible for puppy class. Rule XTV. — Exhibitors are responsible for their own errors in making out their entry forms. The win of a dog wrongly entered or improperly shown shall be cancelled and entry fee forfeited to the club holding the show. If the American Kennel Club cancels a win subsequent to the closing of the show, the exhibitor must return to the club holding the show all prizes won for the dog, by registered mail, within 30 days after receipt of notice to that effect. Penalty for non-compliance with this rule shall be suspension of the exhibitor until restitution is made and receipt for same filed with the American Kennel Club. Rule XV.— The regularly appointed veterinarian alone shall determine the physical condition of dogs during the show. When appealed to by the judge or when giving an opinion on a protest to the Dog Show Committee, he shall immediately render his decision in writing. Blindness, deafness, lameness, castration or spay- ing shall render the dog ineligible to compete at any show, except when the veterinarian is satisfied that the deafness or lameness is temporary. Rule XVI. — The appointment of judges shall rest with the club giving the show. A judge must be a person in good standing with the American Kennel Club. After the list of judges has been published in the premium list it cannot be changed, unless an appointed judge is unable to fill his engagement. The committee shall then have the right to fill the vacancy. All the classes of any one breed of dogs must be adjudicated upon by the same judge or judges, act- ing in conjunction. In the event of an appointed judge not officiating, it shall be optional to the ex- hibitor before 'commencment of judging the breed to •withdraw his dog or dogs from competition. A judge, upon the complaint of any one actually engaged in the handling or showing of a dog during the judging of a class, may. if in his opinion the complaint is warranted, order from the ring any per- son guilty of intentional or deliberate interference with any dog therein competing. Any person ordered from the ring as aforesaid shall be prohibited from further handling or showing in any class during the continuance of said show. Full discretionary power is given to the judge of each class to withhold any or all prizes for want of merit. The judge's decision shall he final in all cases affecting the merits of the dogs. If the win of a dog is cancelled the next dog in order of merit shall be moved up and the win shall count in every respect the same as if it had been the original award. For this purpose the judge shall place one dog "Re- serve" after regular prizes are awarded if a dog of sufficient merit is available. Rule XVII. — No exhibitor is permitted to affix any reward, sign or notice on the bench of any prizes not won at that show, unless it is specifically stated on such notice the name of the show where such prizes were awarded and the year in which that show was held. For violation of this rule the exhibitor shall forfeit any prize or prizes won at that show. Rule XVIII. — The superintendent or club official acting in that capacity, cannot exhibit or officiate as judge at the show. Rule XIX. — A protest against a dog may be made by any exhibitor, or any member of a club of the American Kennel Club, but must be in writing, and be lodged with the secretary of the show club within Saturday. September 22, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 seven days of the last day of the show. No protest shall be entertained unless accompanied by a de- posit of $5 (to be returned in case the protest is sustained), except the same is lodged by the secre- tary of the American Kennel Club, which may be made at any time. Rule XX. — An appeal may be taken to the Execu- tive Doard of the American Kennel Club, but such appeal must be forwarded to its secretary within seven days of the decision being rendered, together with a deposit of $10. If the decision is sustained, the deposit shall be forfeited to the American Ken- nel Club, but if the decision is reversed, then all deposits must be returned to the appellant. Rule XXI. — A person or club guilty of misconduct of any kind in connection with dogs, dog shows or field trials may be suspended by the President of the American Kennel Club. or. in his absence by the Vice-President, or by the committee of the show or trial where the offense was committed. Rule XXII. — The disqualification or suspension of an owner shall apply to all dogs owned by him or connected with the perpetuation of a fradulent act, and no dog so disqualified is eligible for entry at any show under any ownership. No person under suspension or sentence of dis- qualification can make an entry, exhibit or take a prize, act as agent for an exhibitor, or take a dog in the judging ring at any show held by a member of the American Kennel Club. The privileges of the Stud Hook are withheld from all persons under suspension or disqualification, for registration of dogs owned or bred by them. Rule XXIII1— No person shall be disqualified with- out due notice and formal charges and specifications, and an opportunity given of being heard in his own defense. The Executive Board is, however, empowered to use such discretion in the enforcement of this penalty as shall protect innocent parties. Section 7 of By-Laws (Classes). Rule I. — The classification shall be confined to established breeds, which may be divided or limited by variety, weight, color, height or sex and other- wise, as provided for in the dog show rules. New classes may be added if publicly announced before date of closing, except Winners' classes, which must remain as indorsed in premium list. Rule II. — The Puppy Class shall be for all dogs over six months and under twelve months of age. and no entry can be made of one under six mouths, or whose date of birth, breeder, sire or dam is un- known. Puppies may be permanently removed from a show at any time after their classes have been judged, whatever those classes may be, but may be so re- moved only after the close of a show in any evening. Puppy Classes must be judged not later than the second day of the show. Rule III. — The Novice Class shall be for American bred dogs only, never having won a first prize at any recognized show, wins in the Puppy Classes excepted. The entry blanks must state name of breeder and the words. "Bred in the United States." Rule IV. — The Limit Class shall be for all dogs never having won four first prizes in said class at any recognized show, but no dog having been re- corded champion shall be eligible to this class. Rule V. — The Graduate Class shall be for all dogs having won four first prizes in Limit Class at recog- nized shows, but no dogs having been recorded cham- pion shall be eligible to this class. Rule VI. — The Open Class shall be for all dogs of any age over six months. No prize winner shall be debarred from competing. Rule VII. — The Winners' Class shall be open only to winners of first prizes in any regular class at the show, giving at least three of the before mentioned classes, one of which must be divided by sex, pro- vided the required three classes are also divided by classes. Winners' Classes cannot be allowed where two or more breeds are combined. The judge shall with- hold the award of "first" in this class should he be of the opinion that there is no dog of sufficient merit to justify such award. Before awarding "Reserve" in this class the dog or dogs having, been placed second to the winner in any of the classes must be brought before the judge for competition with the remaining dogs in said Winners' Class. No class winner can be withdrawn or withheld from compe- tition in the Winners' Class. No entry fee shall be charged for said competition in Winners' Class. The winners of ten ponls in this class, under three different judges, excepting, however, at five-point shows, when two wins under different judges will be sufficient, will thereby become a champion of record, be so registered by the American Kennel Club, and if registered in the Stud Book will be entitled to an American Kennel Club Championship Medal. Dupli- cate medals for champions cannot be issued. Rule VIII. — The Miscellaneous Class shall be open to all dogs of established breeds which have not been otherwise provided for in the premium list, either with a class for the breed itself or in combination with other breeds. The recognized breeds of for- eign dogs which are eligible for the Miscellaneous Class are those published in Count Henri de By- landt's book, "Dogs of All Nations." Entries in this class must specify the breed of the exhibit. Failure to comply with this condition shall cancel the award. Rule IX. — The term Field Trial Record, as used at all dog shows, applies only to public trials where competition is open to all. Rule X. — In estimating the number of prizes a dog has won no award received by it on or after the day of closing the entries will be counted, excepting when the closing date of entry falls within the show dates of a previous show. Rule XI. — In any class where there is a limit of weight the person in charge of a dog entered in such class may claim of the Show Committee the right, at any time after the opening of the show and before the judging, to have the dog weighed, and the weight of the dog shall be registered and hold good at the time of judging. Any competing exhibitor or handler shall have the right to demand the weighing or measuring of any dog during the judging of the class, other than those whose weight has been officially registered. Any subsequent protest must be made in the formal man- ner provided for in these rules. The club must pro- vide scales for use of the exhibitors or judges and designate a person as official weigher. Rule XII. — Dog Show Committees may provide such classes for dogs of recognized breeds as they may choose, provided they do not conflict with the conditions of the above-mentioned classes. Rule XIII. — Established breeds shall be such breeds as are now eligible to registration in the Stud Book and such breeds as may hereafter be made eligible for such registration. A list of breeds recognized by the American Ken- nel Club must be published in every premium list. The following list comprises all breeds of dogs for which separate classes may be provided: Airedale Terriers, Basset Hounds (smooth), Basset Hounds (rough), Beagles, Bedington Terriers, Black and Tan Terriers (Manchester), Bloodhounds, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Bull Terriers, Chesapeake Bay Dogs, Chi- huahuas, Chow Chows, Collies, Dachshunde, Dalma- tians, Deerhounds, Dandie Dimmont Terriers, Eng- lish Toy Spaniels (orange and white), English Toy Spaniels (red), English Toy Spaniels (black and tan), English Toy Spaniels (tricolor), Foxhounds (American), Foxhounds (English), Fox Terriers (smooth), Fox Terriers (rough), French Bulldogs, Greyhounds, Great Danes, Griffons, Harriers, Irish Terriers, Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Spaniels, Mal- tese Terriers. Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Old English Sheepdogs, Otter Hounds, Pekinese Spaniels, Point- ers, Pomeranians, Poodles (corded), Poodles (curly), Pugs, Retrievers (curly coated). Retrievers (wavy coated), Schipperkes, Cocker Spaniels, English Set- ters, Irish Setters, Gordon Setters, Skye Terriers, Clumber Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels. Irish Water Spaniels, St. Bernards (smooth), St. Bernards (rough), Toy Poodles, Toy Terriers, Welsh Terriers, White English Terriers, White English Ter- riers (toy), Whippets, Wolfhounds (Russian), York- shire Terriers. Rule XIV. — Special prizes can be classified and judged under the following division of breeds: Sporting Division. Bloodhounds, Otter Hounds, Foxhounds, Harriers, Beagles, Basset Hounas, Dachshunde, Greyhounds, Deerhounds, Russian Wolfhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Whippets, Pointers, Setters, Retrievers, Irish Water Spaniels, Water other than Irish Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Chesa- peake Bay. Non-Sporting Division. French Bulldogs, Bulldogs. Mastiffs, Great Danes, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Collies, Old English Sheepdogs, Dalmatians, Poodles, English Toy Span- iels, Pekinese Spaniels, Japanese Spaniels, Italian Greyhounds, Chow Chows, Griffons Bruxellois, Pom- eranians, Foreigu Dogs, Pugs, Schipperkes. Terrier Division. Ain- rial.-, Bedlington, Black and Tan. Bull, Boston. Dandie Dinmont. Toy, Irish, Scottish. Skye, Welsh. Yorkshire, White English, Fox. The following rules are for the guidance of clubs — not to be published in premium list: American Kennel Club Rules Governing Clubs (To I"- Concluded Next Week.) ROD AND GUN. Catalina Island Quail. Professor Joseph Grinnell of Throop Polytechnic Institute contributes an Interesting article to The Auk for July on the quail found on Catalina I The Throop Institute, after carefully studying the type found on the island, and, after comparing them with the species found on the mainland, finds an almost entirely different type of bird. This island bird he choses to call the Lophortyx Catiilinesis and describes it in a comparison with the main land quail as being much more bulky with darker coloring and almost a total absence of the brown coloring found on the Vallicola or land quail. The bird found by Professor Grinnel on the island is not unlike the bird of the same species found to the northern part of the State, and there is little doubt but what the Catalinesis is another example of insular isolation and has changed with its environ- ment which differs considerably from that of the mainland. Light Tackle Clubs. One good step leads to another. The origination of a light tackle club at Avalon for the promotion of sportsman like rod and reel fishing to the ex- clusion of the handline abomination, has been fol- lowed by a plan to form a similar club among the amateur anglers of the Southern California coast. Besides encouraging the use of light tackle it is understood that the club will assist in protecting the game fish, which at the present time are the wholesale prey of the professional fishermen, even in longshore localities that should be forever ex- empt from the drawing of nets. The old axiom that "there are as game fish in the sea as ever were caught" was exploded long ago, and the propagation of game fish and food fish is a great, pro- tected industry all along the Atlantic Coast. The time has come when something must be done on the Pacific Coast. The number of rod and reel fisher- men is increasing rapidly, but game fish are much less plentiful than they were a few years ago. Ripario Gun Club. The Ripario Gun Club members were present in force at a recent meeting of the club in Marysville. This organization has done much for game and fish protection in that district. The following is a list of the newly elected officers for the ensuing year: Presi- dent, W. A. O'Brien; Vice-President, Dr. J. L. Sulli- van; Secretary, W. M. Strief; Sergeant-at-Arms, Harry J. Collins; Directors, H. A. Bruce, W. M. Strief, W. R. Conlin, T. A. McKenna, E. A. White, J. H. McQuaid, D. C. Santry and W. P. Cramsie. Albert Seaman was selected, on request, to fill the position of orator and Dan Sharp of organist. Santa Barbara in Line. The recently organized Channel City Gun Club has fitted up the club grounds in good shape and regular blue-rock shoots have taken place. The new club has created much interest in the sport in that section as a consequence; the roll of membership is steadily increasing. The officers of the new club are: President, E. E. Pinkley; Vice-President, W. H. Salzmau; Secretary, Alfred L. Devenny; Treasurer, William McCaffrey. The Gun Club was organized with fifteen charter members. Those who were first to sign the mem- bership roll were H. A. Rogers, C. F. Day, William McCaffrey, B. R. Rodman, George S. Tuttle, .1. P. Haese, J. A. Bartley, L. E. De Rieux, W. H. Salzman. R. M. Devenny, S. C. Gunn, J. H. Richardson, Alfred Bellman, Alfred L. Devenny and E. E. Pinkley. E. A. Mocker, secretary and treasurer of the Cali- fornia Fish and Game Protective Association, num- bering 30,000 members throughout Califjrnia, was at Capitola visiting lus family and enjoying trout and salmon fishing up to September 10th He was formerly a deputy Game Commissioner but resigned when Walter Welch was let out. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal to spend your summer vacation. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. September 22, 1906 TRADE NOTES. Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association. As usual, the shooters of Winchester products car- ried off the honors at the third annual tournament of the Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association, which took place at Plosden Station, Vallejo., on ffiber 2 and 3. The L. C. Smiih event was won by F. J. Stone of Fresno, Cal., shooting Winchester "Leader" shells. The Bekeart Championship Cup was won by Emil Holling of San Francisco, shooting Winchester "Leader" shells. The high amateur average for the first day of the tournament was won by J. W. Brad- rick of San Francisco, with a Winchester "pump" gun. The high amateur average for the entire tourna- ment was captured by Ed. Schultz of San Francisco, shooting Winchester "Leader" shells. The high pro- fessional average for the entire tournament was cap- tured by Emil Holling of San Francisco, shooting "Leader" shells. Over 75 per cent of the prizes in the big mer- chandise event were captured by shooters that used either the Winchester "Repeater" or Winchester "Leader" shells. Winchester products are winning at the traps all over the world, therefore, this would indicate that these are the goods that are held in the highest esteem by trap shooters. Peters Points. H. N. Hall, Georgia representative of the Peters Cartridge Company, made high score at the Valdosta, Ga., tournament, August 15th and 16th, losing 29 out of 400. Mr .Hall and a gTeat many of the Southern Georgia shooters present used Peters factory loaded shells. At the Denver tournament, August 21st 22nd and 23rd, Mr. J. S. Day, Western Texas representative of the Peters Cartridge Company, shot a very steady consistent pace, averaging 91^4 per cent on the entire shoot, including practice days. Mr. S. A. Huntley tied for high amateur average on the first day, losing only five targets out of 200. Mr. Huntley won third amateur average for the entire tourna- ment, finishing with 96 per cent. At Clarendon, Texas, August 13. — Mr. Dick Allen won high general average, using Peters factory loaded shells. At Danville, 111., August 23-24 — High professional average was won by Mr. C. O. Le Compte, and sec- ond professional average by Mr. H. W. Caldwallader, both using Peters factory loaded shells. The Second Pacific Coast Handicap. The Interstate Association's Second Pacific Coast Handicap Inanimate Target Tournament, which took place at the grounds of the Los Angeles Gun Club, near Sherman, on September Sth, 9th and 10th, was well attended and enjoyed by all those who partici- pated. As usual, the shooters that used the prod- ucts of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company carried off the star honors of the tournament The high amateur average for the opening day — 141 out of a possible 150 — was made by F. B. Mills, shooting a Winchester "pump" gun and Winchester "Leader" shells. The high amateur average for the second day — 166 out of a possible 180 — was made by E. L. Schultz, shooting the "Leader" shells. Out of the 160 targets shot at on the program of the closing day, F. B. Mills made the best amateur average, scoring 143, with the aid of his "pump" gun and the ('Leader" shells. The high professional average for the tournament was made by W. R. Crosby, the un- disputed champion shotgun shooter of the world, who always uses, and has made all of his records with, the Winchester "Leader" shells. Mr. Crosby scored 468 out of the 490 he shot at during the tour- nament, a percentage of 95 5-10. Mr. Crosby also had the honor of making the longest straight run of the tournament, S2 without a miss, and the star score in the 100 target Pacific Coast Handicap event. In this event Mr. Crosby scored 98 out of his al- lotted 100 shots, but as the event was open to am- ateurs only it counted in glory only. The Pacific Coast Handicap Trophy, therefore, went to F. B. Mills, shooting from the 19-yard, or limit mark, on his score of S9 out of 100 targets. As stated above, Mr. Mills shot a Winchester "pump" gun and Win- chester "Leader" shells. It will be remembered that at the first Pacific Coast Handicap Tournament of the Interstate Association, which took place last year at. Ingleside, San Francisco, Mr. Sylvester, shooting the "Leader" shells, carried off this much-coveted trophy, so with Mr. Mills' win of this year, the record stands a "straight" for the Winchester "Leader" shells. These shells not only are "Leaders" by name, but seem to be leaders by nature, as those shooters that used them at the Grand American Handicap, the Grand Canadian Handicap, the Grand Eastern Handicap, the Grand Western and Southern Handicaps and the "Indian" Tournament in 1906, carried off all the honors ,as well as all the trophies, cups and medals, except one. Twenty out of twenty- one trophies is a record the Winchester people should feel proud of for the year. The San Diego Tournament. The Seventh Annual Inanimate Target Tournament of the Pastime Gun Club of San Diego, Cal., which was held on the 14th and 15th of September, at the new grounds of the Coronado Club, Coronado Beach, proved to be a most enjoyable affair and well at- tended. It was the same old story told over again in the way of Winchester products carrying off the honors of the tourney. The star shooting of this tournament was done by W. R. Crosby, who scored 296 out of 300 in the events that counted on gen- eral average, and 413 out of 420 shot at during the two days' shooting. The longest straight run in the expert class was also made by Mr. Crosby, and was an even one hundred targets without a miss. As is a well known fact, Mr. Crosby always uses the Winchester "Leader" shells in all his shooting. The next best shooting at this tournament was done by H. C. Hirschy, expert class; score, 282 out of the possible 300 on general average, and 396 out of the 420 shot at during the tournament. Mr. Hirschy al- ways uses a Winchester Repeating Shotgun and the Winchester "Leader" shells. The longest straight run, amateur class, was made by F. B. Mills, 111 without a miss, with a Winchester Repeating Shot- gun and the "Leader" shells. Mr. Mills also won the valuable Jenk's Trophy on the score of twenty straight in this event and a twenty straight in the shoot-off, and tied Mr. Hirschy's score of 282 out of 300 on general average. The Individual Champion- ship Trophy as well as the Miss and Out Trophy, was captured by E. L. Parker, shooting a Winchester gun and the "Leader" shells. In the champion- ship event Mr. Parker scored fifty straight. The first and second highest scores, expert class, in the championship event were made by shooters that used Winchester "Leader" shells. R. C. Reed scored fifty straight and W. R. Crosby 49 out of 50, both using this make of shell in this event. The second highest score, amateur class, 48 out of 50, was made by W. J. Rand, shooting the "Leader" shells. Some Vallejo Records. At the Pacific Trap Shooters' Association tourna- ment at Vallejo September 2 and 3, out of 51 shooters participating 26 used U. M. C shells. High amateur average for both days was shot by D. Daniels, 211 out of 240. J. W. Bradrick, second amateur high average, 209 out of 240. Both shooters used U. M. C. "Acme" shells. E. Holling won the Phil B. Bekeart trophy, 96 out of 100, shooting a Remington gun and U. M. C. ammunition. J. W. Bradrick was a close second, 95 out of 100, shooting U. M. C. "Acme" shells. U. M. C. ammunition and a. Remington shotgun is a winning combination. Northern Ducks Plentiful. In Washington and Southern Oregon the open sea- son for duck hunting began on September 1st. Re- ports from those sections are that ducks are more numerous this season than for many years past. This argues that there will be a good flight south to California ducking grounds later on. The promis- ing game conditions up north were described by an Oregon sportsman just before the season began, thusly : "The duck season opens in Southern Oregon next week, and there are thousands of young ducks in the Klamath River region with its three lakes. Ducks and wild geese nest in that region, and the young ones, three-fourths grown, of both kinds of birds, darken the skies at times in their flight, so countless are they in numbers. "Southern Oregon in September is a duck hunter's paradise. A glance at the thousands of these birds makes it evident they are far from being exterminat- ed. "We have deer in plentitude, as well as ducks and geese. The buck season opened on August 15th, while the doe season opens September 1st In my part of the country, you know, we can kill the doe as well as the buck. The mule-tail variety of the deer in that district affords fine sport for the hunts- man. "The birds have finished nesting in local waters, but the majority of the young birds are still floppers, and have not attained any considerable size as yet. "In Oregon, teal make their first flights well along in September. The 'first day' is technical rather than real. In the Puget Sound district conditions have reached that point where it is almost impossible to get good duck hunting unless one is a member of a club which has a preserve. "The open season for grouse in Western Washing- ton commences September 1st, and everything goes to show that the first day's bag should be large. Conditions have favored the birds, and to a great extent they have not been disturbed by advance hunting. Public opinion is advancing steadily, not only in Washington, but many other States, in the direction of compelling obedience to the game laws, and it is only by educating public opinion that the desired condition of affairs can be reached." Deer Hunting in Shasta County. A recent Sunday was a good day for several hunt- ing parties from Redding that went out to hunt for bucks. Five fine deer were brought in that night from the nearby hunting grounds, and the hunters report the game more plentiful this year than fo-- several years. A party composed of William Gesler, Edward S. Reynolds, Wade Moores and Charles McConnell went to Salt Creek. They brought back two bucks, one a four-pointer and the other a six-pointer. The/ are the largest killed this season. George Dean killed a fine four-pointer on Pit river, near Wyndham's Ferry. He had been in the hills only one hour when he dropped his game. Harry M. Thompson and E. F. Curtis had the most exciting day of any of the several hunters. Thompson bagged a large mountain lion and Mr. Curtis killed a forked-horn buck. They were near Sims. Thompson became tired during the early afternoon and lay down near a tall pine to rest He fell asleep and on awakening saw a mountain lion crouched not twenty feet away. Thompson fired three shots from his Winchester, and the last two took effect Harry Glover and William Keeney killed a young buck on Mt Bally. They went out Saturday night and killed the deer within a hundred yards of camp. The game is low down on the foothills this year, and all are in good condition. The late season in Shasta county has made the feed exceptionally good, and as a consequence hunters do not have to go on the high ranges to find the game. Big Bucks Down South. The biggest buck seen in the neighborhood for ten years was killed by a party of Long Beach hunt- ers who returned last month after a trip of only two days to the country above Corona. The animal weighed 12S% pounds, just after he was killed and dressed. After having been brought to Long Beach he was hung up in H. C. Stuart's American avenue meat market, where he was admired by a large num- ber of people. The men who went from there in the party were J. H. Lucas, Gene Parker and Jack Harper. They were the invited guests of Henry Daniels, whose home is fifteen miles above Corona, near the Glen Ivy Hotel. A feature of the hunt was that the party had been hunting but four hours when the buck was bagged. Upon being asked who killed the animal, the hunters, with one accord, stated that "we all killed him." Every one in the party had one or more shots at the deer. o SANTA CRUZ ROD AND GUN CLUB. This sportsmen's organization is a live one and is doing much good for fish and game propagation and protection in Santa Cruz county — a paradise for the angler and shooter. At a recent meeting of the club the following offi- cers were elected for the ensuing year: Past Presi- dent, R. H. Kelly; President, George A. Dieter; Vice- President, H. D. Fagen; Secretary, TJ. M. Thompson; Treasurer, R. S. Miller; Chairman Executive Com- mittee, R. H. Kelly. o Stanley Adderly, importer carriage and harness sponges, now at 2103 Pine St., San Francisco, Cal. * Go to "Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. it's the best. Saturday, September 22, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN II ■M. j. .1. .;. .]i .[i t .;. .'i .;i ■!■ ,;, ,;, ,;. ,;. ,;, .;, ■;^„j..:..M^;. I THE FARM ! * * BREEO FOR POINTS THAT ARE DEMANDED. The way to get points that com- mand a premium is to breed specially for them, says the Maine Farmer. The natural high headed conformation cannot be looked for in the foal un- less the breeding is particularly for it. The horse with the head set on low down in front or the low-necked horse cannot be made to carry a graceful head and neck by high checking. It only stamps the driver as cruel or thoughtless, and the horse as badly built, 'the high head in all classes of horses is indicative of intelligence, energy and vim that is an important factor in the market value and price of the horse, a char- acteristic of good breeding and su- perior quality, inherited from the proud, handsome Arab of the desert in his perfect conformation. Never breed to a stupid, down-headed horse that has to be anchored up with a check rein. The same is true of the high-knee action, which like the handsome, high-headed horse, is bred that way, with the conformation for high ac- tion and high head that always com- mands a premium on the market, whether draft or driver. If these characteristics are bred in, it stamps the value of the horse .and attracts the admiration that only the high- class horse can command; it is an indication of good breeding. Good ac- tion is a market requirement that should be ever kept in mind by the horse breeder. MULISH STATEMENTS. The following succinct article from a Western paper is credited to "Ex," which is no credit at all. A mule is a cash article at any time from three months to thirty years of age. It costs no more to raise a three-year-old mule than it does a three-year-old steer, and it will sell for three times the price. Too many farmers though sell their mules as they do their steers, without feed- ing them up. (1-sized two-year-old mule if properly handled will do considerable work. If well kept on pasture, stalks ami hay and then put up and fed for two or three months they will usually bring $25 to $50 more than if sold without any special preparation. A i '! span of three-year-old mules will usually bring from $225 to $300. They are usually healthy and vigorous. Not in a hundred times is one in- jured by barb-wire and are seldom injured otherwise. The day of the small jack and the little mule is about gone. Neither pays. The dam should weigh from 1,00 1,500 pounds. The bigger the better, ! ihins else being eoual. Probably Warranted to give satisfaction. GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM A safe, speedy and positive cure for Curb , Splint, Sweeny , Capped Hock , Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and other bony tumors. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. As a HFMAX REM ED Y for Rheu- matism. S|ii;iin«. Sore Throat, eta., it i* invaluable. Every bottle of fan>(lr Bnliam *n]d is Warranted to crive satisfaction Price SI. 50 per bottlt. Sold by drupinsts, or sent bT ex- i ■ ■■ . Ua.vges paid, with full direction- ' use. Send for descriptive circular?, testimo- nials, etc. Address THE LAVmCE-WILLIAlSCOMPASY, Cleveland, Obio no other dam quite equals the pure- bred or high-grade Percheron for raising mules. Many insisi eh of thorough- bred blood. This is all righl in a way, but generally reduces the size and injures the disposition. The jack should be large but not leggy. He should he well formed, have a good back, clean, heavy limbs and good ac tion. The cross of a Spanish jack and a mammoth jennett usually gives the best results. The while the mam- moth dam gives the size, Spanish blood gives finish and vigor. A good No. 1 jack is worth a fortune in any neighborhood and can be bought in the fall or winter for from > $1,000. When milk is skimmed or watered it is of a thin bluish color. To cover this defect, coloring is resorted to. If a consumer is suspicious of his milk supply, he can allow a sample of it to stand in a clear glass for rwelve hours. Then carefully observe the watery and the creamy layer. If the lower layer is yellow, artificial coloring matter has been employed. Cream low or deficient in butter fat may also be detected. A little vine- gar added to the heated cream or milk produces in the curd a distinct orange color if an analine dye has been used to give the cream apparent richness. If caramel or annatto has been used the curd will have a brown- ish color. The curd of pure cream or milk should be nearly white. To detect the use of a preservative, keep the milk in a warm place for forty- eight hours. If the sample is still sweet at the end of this time, a pre- servative is strongly indicated. In- stead of cream, milk thickened by gelatine or corn starch is often used in ice cream. To detect the corn starch add to a little of the ice cream a few drops of tincture of iodine. A deep blue color is instantly developed if corn starch or flour is present. This test will also show the presence of corn starch in milk or cream. Agents and correspondents wanted for the Breeder & Sportsman. GAMES * SPORTS All arc provided for in our large Sporting G rtment Here are a few articles which may suggest a need which we shall be hapj supply. New York Card Co.'s Playing Cards, ioc, 20c, 25c. and 50, in assorted finishes. Cribbage Boards, Poker Chips, Dice Cups, Dice in all colors, Dog Collars, largest assortment in the city; licenses put on free; Dog Remedies, Hunting Shoes, three heights. 9 in., S5.00 ; 12 in., " 00. Swedish Dog Skin I n and auto- mobilists. Automobile Gauntlets and Driving Gloves. BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk $7,000 Guaranteed $7,000 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 7 -BY THE- Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1906. To Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old. Entries to Close Thursday, November 1st, 1906 ONLY $2 TO NOMINATE MARE. $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions. MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $3000 for Three=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Three=Year-Old Trot. $1250 for Two=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entrv is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Trot. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=01d Trot when Mare was bred. ENTRANCE AND PAYMENTS — 32 to nominate mare on November 1st, 1906, wh 1907. 35 November lut, 1907. S10 on Yearling's. April 1st, 1908. 310 on Two-Year-Ol STARTING PAYMENTS — 325 to start In the Two-Year-Old Pace. S35 to start In Three-Year-Old Trot. All Starting Payments to be made ten days before the first da Nominators must designate when making payments to start whether the horse en Colts that start at two years old are not barred from starting again in the three- $1000 for Three=Year=Old Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year»OId Pace. $750 for Two-Year=01d Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=0ld Pace. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year*01d Pace when Mare was bred. en name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given. 35 April 1st, ds, April 1st, 1909. 310 on Three-Year-Olds, April 1st, 1910. the Two-Year-Old Trot. 335 to start in the Three-Year-Old Pace. 350 to start in the y of the meeting at which the race is to take place, tered is a trotter or pacer, year-old divisions. CONDITIONS: The races for two-year-olds will be mile heats. 2 in 3. and for three-year-olds 3 In 5. Distance for two-year-olds, 150 yards; for three-year-olds, 100 yards. If a mare proves barren or Blips or has a dead foal or twins, or If either the mare or foal dies before April 1, 1908, her nominator may sell or transfer bis nom- ination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; but there will be no return of a payment, nor will any entry be liable for more than amount paid In or contracted for.. In entries, the name, color and pedigree of mare must be given; also the name of the horse to which she was bred In 1906. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. The Association Is liable for $7000, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred in pacing horses. Right reserved to declare off or reopen these Stakes in case the number of entries received is not satisfactory to the Board of Directors. Money divided in each division of the Stake, 50, 25. 15 and 10 per cent. There will be no more moneys in each division than there are starters. Entries open to the world. Membership in the Association not required to enter, but no horse, wherever owned, will be allowed to start until the owner has become a member. Write for Entry Blanks to P. W. XEXiXjEY, Secretary, E. P. HEALS , President. 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 22, 1906 Low Summer Rates Hunting Fishing Camping El Pizmo, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Mountains, Shasta Region, Klam- ath Lakes. Giant Forest, King's River Canyon and North Shore Points Inquire Information Bureau, Ferry Building, San Francisco Southern Pacific 75 PER CENT of.iiH^o™,,. and 1 rainers USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy —SOLD BY— W. A. Sayre Sacramento, Cal. R. T. Frazier Pueblo, Calo. J. G. Read & Bro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont. A. A. Kraft Co Spokane, Wash. A. F. 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Wiudpuffs and all the various lumps and bunches of like kind. Keep it always on hand and you will be prepared when trouble comes. Leading horsemen everywhere know it and use r iiiic Mr IT. H. Cla . Freaie Careliu and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare irses lor track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened autos or cars,, * Futurity Stake Payments Due October 2, 1906 $5 EACH ON WEANLINGS Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes No. 6 $7,000 Guaranteed in 1906 For Foals of Mares Covered in 1905. Foals Born To Trot or Pace at 2 Years' Old in 1908 And at 3 Years Old in 1909 $4250 for Trotting- Foals. $1750 for Pacing- Poals. $800 to Nominators of dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions. MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $3000 for Three-Tear- Old Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of three- year-old trot. $1250 for Two-Tear-Old Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of two- year-old trot. $100 to owner of stallion, sire of win- ner of three-year-old trot when mare was bred. $1000 for Three-Tear-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of three- year-old pace. $750 for Two-Tear-Old Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of two- year-old pace. $100 to owner of stallion, sire of win- ner of three-year-old pace when mare was hred. SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE — If a mare proves barren or slips or has a dead foal or twins, or if either the mare or foal dies before January 1st, 1907, her nom- inator may transfer his nomination or substitute another mare and foal, regardless of ownership; but there will be no return of a payment, nor will any entry be liable for more than amount paid in or contracted for. DON'T FORFEIT, BUT PAT UP. Address all communications and make payments to the Secretary. E. P. HEALD, President. P. W. KELLEY, Secretary, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. M'KINNEY MARE FOR SALE. Annie McKinney, bay mare, with black points. Foaled October 6, 1899. Sired by the great McKinney 2:1114, sire of more 2:10 performers than any other sire living or dead. First dam Henrietta by Boodle 2:12^, sire of Ethel Downs 2:10, Thompson 2:14%, Genl. Boodle 2:16^. Little Louise 2:17. Winner California Stake for 2:24 class trotters at Woodland. Second dam Flora H., dam of Thompson 2:14J,4and Banetti trial 2:17, \>y Jim Mulvenna 2:19. Third and fourth dams are pro- ducers. This mare is in foal to Bon Voyage (3) 2:12%. Address H. HAHN, 2125 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, Cal. Handsome Two-Year- Old Stallion For Sale Sired by a speedy son of Cupid 2:1S (full brother to Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%, etc.). dam Flossie by Cornelius (sire of several), son of Nut- wood and Jennie T. 2:26^ by Echo; second dam sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- oughbred). This is one of the largest, handsomest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beauti- ful bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price $275. Cheap for the money. Address SACRAMENTO STOCK FARM, 513 Devisadero St., San Francisco. VETERINARY DENTISTRY Ira Barker Dalziel, formerly of 605 Golden Gate Ave., is now permanently located at 620 Octavia St., San Francisco Between Fulton and Grove Str. 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"SAVE - THE - HORSE". Permanently Cures Spavin. Ringbone (except Low), Curb. Thoroughpin. Splint. Shoe Boil. Wind Puff. Injured Tendons and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse works as usual. $5 PER BOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it. Send for a copy, booklet and letters on every kind of lameness. At druggists and dealeis or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Formerly Troy. N. T. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue. Oakland, Cal. Pacific Coast Agt. Phone. Oakland 4152 Lameness Great Success on Bone Spavin. I I N V Hucb iv.,1905. Dr. D. J. Kfnd.lt Oa . En.wnu.nf FjIIj. VI. ijiill™™ — I b»'S Ken unloj JQ-ir Bpftffn Cure with er™t suc<-e-« on i h"rT ^ THE BREEDER AND SPORTS M AN [Saturday, September 29, 1906. 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Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" ITHACA GUNS Tl HIS illustration shows our No. 7 $300 list gun. It is impossible to I show by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this I grade of gun. it can only be appreciated after you have handled ' an,l examined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or Whit worth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature can produce. Is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line, 17 grades, ranging in price from $17.75 net to $300 list. Ithaca Gun Company Pacific Coast Branch, 2330 Alameda Ave. Ithaca, N. Y. Alameda, Cal. Saturday, September 2!>. 1906.] TIIE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KEI.LEY. Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco PostofhVe Terms— One Tear $3; Six Months $1.75; Three Months Jl STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley. P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- cisco, California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. Grand Circuit. Cincinnati September 24-29 California. Hollister September 19-22 Rocklin September 24-25 Hanford (Central Cal. Fair) October 1-6 North Pacific Circuit. Spokane, Wash September 24-29 Walla Walla, Wash October 1-6 Lowiston, Idaho October 8-13 Montana Circuit. Great Falls September 24-28 State Fair, Helena October 1-fi Missoula October k r2 THE NEW SPEEDWAY and athletic grounds in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, is about completed. The three-fourths of a mile oval track for trotters and pacers, which surrounds the grounds, is all graded and covered with its coating of yellow clay, and only needs a few days work with harrows, sprinklers and scrapers to make it a perfect speed course. Inside and outside fences remain to be constructed, and when they are erected, there will be no finer speed track of its length on the Coast. The track is on a grade about twenty feet above the interior of the oval and the ground which slopes at an angle of about 45 degrees to the level ground on the inside, is to be planted to blue grass, which will make the track the most beautiful and pictur- esque in the world. A half-mile oval bicycle track has been laid out just inside and below this sloping lawn, and within this second oval the grounds are being laid out for polo, foot-ball, baseball and other sports. Water is being piped to all parts of the grounds, and when all the projected improvements and adornments are made Golden Gate Park will have the distinction of being the location of a public athletic grounds and trotting track that has no counterpart any place in the world. When fiually completed these grounds should be opened with a day of sport, in which all varieties should be rep- resented. This beautiful pleasure resort was built an an expense of over $40,000, over half of which was raised by private subscription among the horse- men and athletic clubs of this city, the project having its inception in the minds of members of the Golden Gate Park Driving Club of San Fran- cisco. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN OWNERS OF THOROUGHBREDS should remem- ber that stake events of the Brighton Beach Rac- ing Association for 1907-1908 will close Monday, October 15th. The Brighton Jr. of $15,000, six fur- longs, the Neptune of $7,500, six furlongs, are for two-year-olds in 1907, now yearlings. The Venus of $7,500 is for fillies two years old in 1907. To be run in 1908 are the Brighton Derby of $15,000, one mile and a half: the Iroquois of $7,500, one mile and a quarter: the Queen of $7,500 for fillies and mares now yearlings and upwards, one mile and a half. In the advertisement, which appears in this issue, will also be found a list of declaration dates. For additional particulars address John Boden Jr., Rac- ing Secretary, 215 Montague street. Brooklyn, N. Y. THE PRIZE LIST, together with the rules and regulations which will govern the Seventh Annual Horse show to be held in the Coliseum at Chicago, during the last three days in October and the first three in November this year, has been issued. This is one of the greatest horse shows held in the United States, and thousands of dollars in prizes and many elegant cups are awarded annually. Entries close October 18th, with Sidney C. Love, Secretary, Auditorium Hotel, Chicago. HOW ABOUT IT? Have you allowed the fact to slip your memory that on Monday next, October 1st. a payment of $5 must be made to keep your trotting or pacing foal of this year eligible to the $7,000 Breeders' Futurity in which you nominated it? Just remember that stakes are only won by colts or fillies that are eligible to start, and if you fail to pay each installment they are out of it. Do you know of a colt that was fast enough to win the Futurity or the Occident or the Stanford this year but was not eligible? There were quite a number in the State, to hear their owners tell it, and it was their own fault. They should have entered them and kept them eligible by making payments at the proper time. Colts and fillies nominated in Pacific Breeders' Futurity No. 6 will also be eligible to entry next January in the Occident Stake, and next June in Stanford Stake, and if like North Star, a colt wins all three of these events, he will place about $6,000 to the credit of his owner. That's good money, worth training a colt for and spending a little money to get. Remember that Monday next. October 1st, is the day when the $5 must be paid or go delin- quent. SWEET MARIE 2:02 has trotted the fastest mile ever made in a race by a trotter, the fastest second heat ever trotted in a race, and the fastest two heats ever made in a race. She has a few other records, too numerous to mention, and is sound and all right. She is now ten years old, having been foaled in 1896, and her owner. Mr. William Garland of Los Angeles, expects to have her spend the winter at her old home. Agricultural Park, Los Angeles. Alta McDonald, her trainer, will come with her and very likely bring quite a string of trotters to enjoy the perfume of orange blossoms during the winter months. Now that the Agricultural Association has had its title to the track there confirmed it is more than likely that inducements will be offered that will draw quite a number of Eastern trainers to the City of Angels during that part of the year when the Eastern country is covered with snow and ice. GOOD LAW was laid down by Superior Judge Sea- well of San Francisco when he decided the other day that the city ordinance making it necessary to secure the consent of all property owners within a radius of 200 feet before a stable could be erected in which to house six or more animals was illegal and invalid. The effect of this decision will be to give stablemen the right to build wherever they please if the structure conforms to the laws govern- ing the erection of buildings. Judge Seawell based his decision on legal grounds solely. An ordinance he says cannot give the Board of Works the right to predetermine whether or not a building may be used in a way to constitute a nuisance. If a stable becomes a nuisance, the nuisance can be abated. The ordinance furthermore, he says, invested private parties, namely the neighbors, with the power to dispute a man's right to improve his own property or to engage in a lawful business. The Board of Public Works will accept the decision as final. EVERY BREEDER in California should use his personal influence with the member of the Legis- lature from his district in favor of the proposed bill to provide for the removal of the Agricultural Society's pavilion in Sacramento to the State Fair grounds. In its present location the big building is inconvenient and anything but an ornament to the State's beautiful property surrounding the Capitol building. It should be removed to the Fair grounds, and provision should be made by the Legislature of next winter for the expense. Holding the entire Fair within one enclosure is the only proper plan, and one that was adopted by progressive Eastern States long ago. Let every live stock breeder in California speak a word to the Senator and Assem- blyman from his district, advocating this change and the bill will pass. MANY OPINIONS have been expressed and printed pro and con about the "every heat a race" system of racing, which prevailed on several of the Grand Circuit tracks this year, and the majority of our Eastern exchanges seem to have decided that it was unpopular with horsemen and the public. The Trotter and Pacer of New York, however, has long been a champion of the shorter and more modern system, and in its last issue called editorial atten- tion to the success of the Readville meeting as fol- lows: "No development of the present racing season js of so much significance, in connection with the effort which intelligent trotting managers are mak- to discover a plan which will increase the popu- arity of the sport among the general public, as he fact that a handsome profit was realized from he two weeks' Grand Circuit meeting at Readville. hi the announcement of its purpose to employ new methods in the conduct of its meeting this year, the New England Breeders' Association frankly de- clared that its object was to discover a plan that, would render the sport so attractive that the pool- selling could be dispensed with without entailing a financial sacrifice, if that resort were necessary'- The plan they selected embodied the essential principle of dash racing, offering to their patrons nine races every afternoon, each an independent contest and in no way connected with or having any relation to the others. We regard it as a fact of especial significance that the two weeks' meeting returned a profit of about $5,000 to the Breeders' Association, whereas last year two days of stake racing at the same course under the three in five system, with the attraction of the most famous horses in the country and purses of princely value, yielded a defi- cit nearly twice as large as this year's profits. In an article in a Boston paper, elsewhere repro- duced, Edward Cogswell very clearly draws some deductions from the recent meeting at Readville, which every horseman should consider. He very correctly says that the aim of trotting managers should not be to promote the sort of contests that the owners or the drivers want, but the kind that the race-goers like, and that the owners and trainers should be prepared to accept what the public is will- ing to endorse, for public support is the foundation of the real prosperity of trotting, as it is of every other sport. At Readville the sum of all opinion concerning the recent meeting was one of unquali- fied satisfaction. The race-goers got a schedule that permitted them to know almost to a minute when the program would be started and concluded. They got the fastest time seen at any meeting in the country this season, finishes of the closest and most thrilling character, in which the best horse wron, and the contests in which new world's records were established. As a consequence they manifested their approval by the substantial token of their patronage, and their dollars, without a cent of revenue from the betting, put the balance to the association on the right side of the ledger. HOLLISTER RACES. A successful four days' race meeting came off at Hollister mile track last week, beginning on Wednes- day. The results in the harness races were as follows: T Wednesday. 2:20 class pace — Lorita F. by On Tap won in straight heats in 2:29%. 2:26, 2:27%. Alice D. got second money, Senator Hearst third and Dewey fourth. Snibley's Melba won the buggy horse race, best time in 2:53. Thursday. Free-for-all pace — Trophy by Diablo won second, third and fourth heats and race in 2:20, 2:24 and 2:21%. Jim Corbitt won first heat in 2:17% and took second money. Diablita won third money and Clara L. fourth. 2:24 class trot — Chestnut Tom by Nutwood Wilkes won in straight heats, best time 2:25%. Allie B. took second money and Moorita third. Friday. 2:20 class trot — Bob Ingersoll by Nutwood Wilkes won three heats in 2:21%, 2:23, 2:24. Moorita took second money, Ella S. third and Irvington Boy fourth. Green class pace — Big Boy by Benton Boy won in 2:24. 2:25 and 2:27. Senator Hearst won second money, Iver third and Anona fourth. Saturday. Free-for-all, mixed — Bob Ingersoll. trotter. Nutwood Wilkes won first, third and fourth heats in 2:17, 2:16% and 2:18. Jim Corbitt by Seymour Wilkes won second heat in 2:17%. Toppy was third and Diablita fourth. 2:15 class, mixed — Clara L., pacer, by Argent won first, third and fourth heats in 2:26, 2:30 and 2:32. Prince Mack, trotter, by McKinney won second heat in 2:28, Alice D. was third and Moorita fourth. The Alturas Jockey Club has postponed its meet- ing until October 15th. THE GRAND CIRCUIT WIND-UP AT COLUMBUS. Columbus. Ohio, September 20. — Racing over the Columbus track this afternoon was hard work, for Wednesday's rain left the course cuppy. Bolivar went out in the opening heat for a victory in the 2:07 pacing stake, one heat of which Doris B. won Wednesday, before it began to rain hard. The California pacer went over to the half in 1:01%. leaving the field far behind. Then he won as he pleased. Doris B. stuck to him in the final heat and staggered home a winner, for Bolivar gave i: all up in the stretch. A fine lot of colts came out in the Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity trot. Ed. Custer won the first heat by a length from The Abbe, a full brother of "The Abbot," and lost the second to the young son of Chimes by half a length. Governor Francis, who sold for $200 to $140 for the entire field, was sixth in each heat. This race will be finished Friday. Bell Bird, first choice in the 2:15 trot, saved her- self by taking the third heat away from Lillie K. Then she won the fourth heat and the race went over. Miss Gay was the good thing of the 2:17 race. She won the first heat, taking the record of 2:09%. Then Rushville showed up and won the race. Sum- mary: Board of Trade, purse $3,000, 2:07 pacers; one heat Wednesday — Doris B„ b. m. by Grattan (Allen) 1 6 1 Bolivar, b. g. by Wayland (Walker) 5 1 3 Eudora, blk. m. (Valentine) , 2 3 2 Jubilee, blk. g. (McEwen) 3 2 4 Byrl Wilkes, br. g. (Sullivan) 4 4 5 Black Pet, blk. m. (Squires) 6 5 6 Time— 2:12%, 2:10%, 2:11%. Pace, 2:17 class, purse $1,000 — Rushville, b. g. by Redfield (Gahgan) 3 1 1 1 Miss Gay, b. m. by Ashland Wilkes (Snow) 1 3 S 3 Country Boy, b. g. (Cox) 6 2 2 4 Moore, b. g. (T. Murphy) 2 S 9 2 Bessie Earl, ch. m. (Geers) 10 11 3 ro Ella Purcell, b. m. (Valentine) 4 4 4 ro Red Bow, b. g. (Gorseline) 7 5 6 ro Goldie Wright, b. m. (Taylor) S 10 7 ro Baldy, b. g. (Nuckols) 9 9 10 ro Black Patchen, blk. g. (Hogan) 5 7 d Doctor Mason, b. h. (Graves) d Time— 2:09%, 2:10%, 2:11%, 2:12%. Columbus, Ohio, September 21. — The largest crowd ever gathered at the Columbus track saw Sweet Marie make a record of 2:02, Ecstatic pace a mile in the same time, and The Abbe make himself the world's champion three-year-old trotting stallion. The Abbot's full brother did this trick when he won the deciding heat of the Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity In 2:10% going easily. Sweet Marie, with a runner alongside and no wind shield in use, went out to reduce her record of 2:03% and to break the track trotting record of 2:02%, made by Cresceus in 1901. Her fractional time was 0:30, 0:29%, 0:30%, 0:32. Captain Derby got a record of 2:06% in winning the Hotel Hartman consolation race. Grayton E. and Billy Cole were better liked than the winner in the early betting. Ethel L. took the 2:19 trot in straight heats from Budd, the first choice. Graft was selected to win the free-for-all pace and lost first heat when Ecstatic did her 2:02 stunt. The mare was all in after this, and Gratt went to break when second heat was nearly finished. Angus Pointer won this heat and outgamed Gratt in the final one. W. J. Lewis, an outsider In the betting, put it all over the favorite, Oro, in the two heats of the unfinished 2:10 trot. Summaries: 2:15 class trotting purse, $1,000 (four heats, Thurs- day.)— Lillie R.. b. m. by J. T. (Keating) 1 1 2 4 1 Belle Bird, b. m. by Stamboul (Kester) 7 4 113 Star Kim, ch. g. (P. Shank) 3 2 4 3 2 Gale, b. g. by Col. Hook (Hopkins) ..23324 Robin C. Henry S„ Admiral Schley, Little Bride, J. J. M. Jr., Heliographer, Lucretia, Betty Brook and Alation also started, Time— 2;10%, 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:11%, 2:08%, THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Hotel Hartman Consolation for 2:15 pacers, purse $1,000— Captain Derby, b. g. by Charles Derby (Eld- ridge) l i i Billy Cole, b. g.~ (Nuckols) 2 2 2 Grayton E., b. g. (Estes) 3 3 3 Hidalgo, br. g. (Demarest) 4 4 4 F. J. Park. Vanya. High Seven and Inston also started. Time — 2:07%, 2:06%, 2: OS. Trotting. 2:19 class, purse $1,000 — Ethel L.. eh. m. by Elyria (Gaghan)) Ill Budd, b. g. (Carpenter) 2 2 2 India, br. m. (Eldridge) 3 3 3 Jessie Benyon, ro. m. (Benyon) 5 4 4 Peter Balta, Ruth C. Estrella, Emily Letcher, Fash- oda, J. O. Astral, Burnell Burns, Pearl Norval and Venango also started. Time — 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:12. Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity for three-year- olds, trotting division, purse $5,750 (two heats Thurs- day— The Abbe, blk. c. by Chimes (White) 2 1 1 Ed. Custer, ch. c, by Baronmore (Chandler) 12 2 Vera, Prodigal, Lightsome, Gov. Francis, Alceste, Sheeny, Vendetta, Kidd McGregor, Laboudie and Maricopa also started. Time — 2:12%. 2:12%, 2:10%. Free-for-all class, pacing, purse $1,200 — Angus Pointer, b. g. by Sidney Pointer (Sun- derlin) 4 1 1 Ecstatic, b. m. by Oratorio (Lang) 1 6 6 Gratt, blk. h. (Spencer) 2 4 2 Baron Grattan, b. g. (Geers) 5 2 3 Nervola, My Star and Locanda also started. Time — 2:02, 2:03%, 2:03%. Exhibition to beat track trotting record. 2:02% — Sweet Marie, b. m. by McKinney (A. P. McDonald), won. Time by quarters: 0:30, 0:59%, 1:30, 2:02. September 22. — W. J. Lewis, owned in Wilkesbarre, and driven by Lester Murphy of Columbus, trotted two miles in 2:06% yesterday and came back this afternoon with one in the same notch. This feat gave him victory over Oro and the world's record for the fastest three-heat race ever won by a gelding. Rain in the middle of the afternoon rendered an extremely fast track unsafe for further racing. After declaring off the free-for-all trot, the judges ordered the money divided in the other races, as the horses stood. Lady May took two heats in the 2:08 pace, doing her best in the final one, when she made a record of 2:04%. The winner was overlooked in the betting, while Phalla. the odds-on favorite, was distanced in the first heat. Allie Jay, from Cleve- land, won two heats of the Hoster Columbus Con- solation. Her time, 2:08%, was as fast as the best made on Tuesday by Brilliant Girl, in the main race. These mares now are even for the honor of being the fastest new trotting performers of the year. One heat settled the 2:06 pace. Red Bud led to the half in 1:00%. He lasted pretty well, but was beaten in the stretch by Rudy Kip, first choice, and the unbeaten Grand Circuit pacer. The winner re- duced his record half a second. Summaries: 2:10 trot, purse $1,000 (two heats Friday) — W. J. Lewis, b. g. by Norval (Murphy) .... 1 1 1 Oro, blk. g. (McCarthy 2 2 2 Watson, ch. g. (Coyne) 3 5 3 Van Zandt, b. m. (Devereaux) 4 3 4 Lady May, b. m. by Commodore Kitson (Hob- Roberta. Totara and Boreazelle also started. Time— 2:06%. 2:06%, 2:06%. 2:08 pacing, purse $1,200 — Lady May, b. m. by Commodore Kitson (Hob- son) 1 1 Wilson Addington. b. h. (Cox) 2 2 Daphne Direct, blk. m. (Walker) 3 4 Schermerhorn. b. g. (Meeks) 4 3 Owassia. Gitchie Manitou and Phalla also started. Time— 2:04%, 2:04%. Hoster Columbus Association 2:18 trot, purse $2,000. Allie Jay, b. m. by Jayhawker (Kenney) 1 1 Flexo, ch. h. (Demarest) 2 3 Prince Edward, blk. g. (Eldridge) 7 2 Czarina Dawson, b. m. (McCargo) 3 4 Lurietta, J. N. Blackemore, Black Patchen, Jack Wilkes, Kassona, The Phantom and Idora also start- ed. Time — 2:08%, 2:10%. 2:06 pace, purse $1,200 — Rudy Kip, br. h, by McEwen (T. Murphy) 1 Red Bud, b. g. (H. Stokes) 2 Princess Helen, b. m (A. F. McDonald) 3 Alfalfa, eh. m. (Cox) 4 Prince Hal and Texas Rooker also started. Time— 2:04%. [Saturday, September 29. 1906. CINCINNATI. Cincinnati, September 24. — The Grand Circuit meeting opened here to-day with a good attendance. The California pacer Bystander by Zolock, owned in Arizona, won the 2:13 pace in straight heats, beating a big field of seventeen horses. A feature of this race was that every starter stayed in for two heats, and when Bystander paced the last heat in 2:08 but one was distanced. The three-year-old division of the Horse Review trotting stake was won by Governor Francis, a brown colt by Arion 2:07%, Ed. Custer by Baron- more being second each heat. The two-year-old division of this stake was also trotted and won by the Bingen colt Blue Hill. Sweet Marie started against her record of 2:02. but a break in the stretch retarded her and she fin- ished the mile in 2:04%. Summaries: 2:13 pace, purse $1,000— Bystander, b. g. by Zolock (Hall) 1 1 1 Carrie B., r. m. (Foote) 10 2 2 Fred Miller, r. g. ( Stout) 2 3 3 Angeline, b. m. (Valentine) 3 10 7 Country Boy, Karina, Queen of Clubs, Marcia. Miss Gay, Golda Right, Deceiver, Blue Grass Ham- bletonian Jr., Jimmie O., Abe J., High Seven. Grace Direct and Tartinin also started. Time — 2:10, 2:08%. 2:08. Horse Review Futurity trot, three-year-olds, purs> $10,000— Gov. Francis, br. c. by Arion (Foote) .... 1 1 1 Ed. Custer, ch. c. (Chandler) 2 2 2 Vera Prodigal, br. f. (Childs) 3 4 " La Bondie, b. f. (Sanders) 8 3 4 Lightsome. Sweeney. Daffodil, Vendella, Bessie and Maricopa also started. Time — 2:11%, 2:11%, 2:12%. Horse Review division, two-year-old trot — Blue Hill, br. c. by Bingen-Nellie McGregor (Titer) ..' 1 1 Lucy Marlowe, b. c. (Childs) 4 2 Bon Ami. br. f. (Marvin) 2 4 The Native, b. c. (Benyon) 3 3 Time— 2:1S%, 2:15%. Speoial event exhibition against time 2:02 — Sweet Marie, b. m. (A. P. McDonald), lost. Time— 2:04%. September 25.— Nut Boy, winner of the $10,000 Charter Oak Stake this season, to-day won the Ohio stake for 2:12 trotters at the second day's Grand Circuit meeting at Oakley. Nut Boy was favorite throughout. He won the first heat handily from Dr. Frasse. the latter breaking near the wire. In the second heat Mack Mack came with a burst of speed at the end and won by half a length from the favorite. Nut Boy won the final heat easily. Ar- delle took the 2:15 pace in straight heats. The 2:06 pace went to Texas Rooker. Red Bud won the first heat, while Texas Rooker took the next two. After finishing seventh in the second heat, Red Bud was withdrawn. Summaries: 2:15 pace, purse $2.000 — Ardelle, br. m. by J. H. L. (Geers) 1 1 1 Captain Derby, h. c| (Eldridge) 2 2 2 Bonnie Steinway, ch. h. (J. Curry) 3 3 3 Hal R.. br. c. (Herrick) 4 5 4 The Donna, br. m. (De Ryder) 5 6 5 Director and Jenny Wren also started. Time — 2:06, 2:06%, 2:07%. The Ohio, 2:12 trot, purse $5,000— Nut Boy, b. g. by Nut Pine (McHenry) ... 1 2 1 Mack Mack, b. g. (Helman) 4 1 4 Dr. Frasse, blk. g. (De Ryder) 2 4 3 Lake Queen, br. m. (Rosemire) 5 7 2 Icelander, Roscoe. Bowcatcher, Charley T. and Ann Direct also started. Time— 2:10%, 2:08, 2:09%. 2:06 pace, purse $1.000 — Texas Rooker, b. g. by Texas Rooker (Snow) 2 11 Red Bud, b .g. (Stokes) 1 7 d Alfalfa, ch. m. (Pender) 4 3 2 Schermerhorn, b. g. (Meeks & McHenry) ..723 Red Bird, Hal Chaffin, Princess Helen and Vesto Boy also started. Time— 2:06%. 2:06%, 2:00. History is repeating itself in the case of the trot- ting stallion Expedition 2:15%. Though bred in the purple, being by Electioneer out of Lady Russell, sister to the old-time queen of trotters, Maud S. 2:08%, he was condemned as a practical failure in the stud. His get have commenced to come to the front, however, and are racing well. This season his newcomers to the standard ranks include Bi-Flora 2:09%, Exton 2:11% and Requisition 2:12%. The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C, is the Driard. Drink Jacksoa'B Napa Soda, It means health. Saturday, September 29, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 6 THE BIG FAIR AT SALEM, The Oregon State Fair of 1906 is the forty-fifth chapter of proceedings of a great State institution. To make of the Fair an agricultural exhibit, a new stock show, a bulwark for the harness horse, a rest and meeting place for the State, were in the plans ol those workers who some years ago, by becoming its members, revived into activity the Oregon State Board of Agriculture and replaced the worn out, provincial exhibition of former years with a Fair worthy of the name and a credit to any State. The 1906 Fair is not the greaest in the list. The Fair of 1SU3 still stands supreme as the grandest of all. Close to it was the effort of 1904, and a worthy third is the Fair just closed. With a (15,000 appropriation for improvements, which went into a larger pavilion, walks, stables, whitewash, sewers and other invisible utilities, more space was to be filled this year than ever. So, in the pavilion, quantity naturally was a longer word than quality, and the pumpkin show .though good, was not Oregon's best. Oregon is capable of putting up a magnificent live stock show. Horses, especially draft breeds, were well entered. Percherons, Belgians and Clydes were represented by some splendid specimens of these use- ful breeds. A fair field of German Coachers faced the judges. A lone French Coach specimen and a solitary Cleveland Bay showed in their classes. Standard breeds made a good show, Zolock taking the honors in the aged classes, as Diablo and Zom- bro have done in former years. It was perhaps a surprise to that stout hearted and swift pacer to receive show ring laurels, as it is in motion that he courts beauty. The thoroughbreds shown were somewhat weedy. A good lot of roadsters appeared, and three entries represented the Morgans. These latter, however, were the real thing, all bred by Mr. C. X. Larrabee at his great Brook Nooke Ranch in Montana. In fact, seven stallions bred by Mr. Lar- rabee carried off ribbons in this show and three Brook Nooke horses were in the money at the races. The beef breeds competing lacked fitting, as a rule, and were not up to the mark of previous Fairs. The good Holstein herds were shown, and a splen- did line of Jerseys, in which Oregon excels. A good lot of sheep were exhibited. The hog show lacked entries. In the main, the judging was on the "catch as catch can" plan, lacking the educational value of the work of expert single judges. When all is said and done, the great drawing card at this or any Fair is that of the races. A good program had been made, and the entries guar- anteed fine harness racing. The first day was weather perfect, and the second was like unto it. But Tuesday night the rainy tears began to fall and before the fury of the autumnal equinox, with wind and rain disappeared the enthusiasm of the crowd, only to revive on Saturday, "get away day," when the skies came blue again and summer once more unveiled her face. The track was a storm center, a horror of sticki- ness, so bad that it was almost necessary to send an ambulance across for the timers that they might be restored to the bosoms of their families at the close of their labors, but through good weather and bad the races were brought off per card, and the attendance was surprisingly good under the circum- stances. Starter Woods made his opening gestures as the two-year-olds were called out. Four responded to the bell. The race was between Shamrock and Rastus, the other colts having been in training but a few weeks. Rastus took the first heat, the favor- ite, Shamrock, easily gathered in the next two and the race. The 2:25 pace was next on the card and brought out a field of eleven. Swiftwater Bill, a bunch-grass pacer with speed, bad manners, a brand on each side, three sets of harness and other rigging which resembled a reinforced concrete building skeleton, insisted upon waltzing all over the track and threatened to go over the fence every time he passed the grandstand. The bunch was finally started, and Swiftwater Bill sold favorite up to the starting bell. Quite a surprise was in store for the talent. Lord Lovelace easily took the lead, was never headed, made no mistake and won the heat, with Knick Knack by Alcone second. Dr. J. third. Swiftwater Bill fourth. Time, 2:12%. In the second heat Lord Lovelace did as he pleased, coming in easily in 2:ll?i. with Mandolin, also by Alcone and a winner at Sacramento, second Swift- water Bill third, Dr. J. fourth and Knick Knack fifth. A word in passing of this Lord Lovelace. He is a brown stallion, four years old. stands about 16 hands and has a tireless, fearless way of going. He is now capable of pacing a mile in considerably better than 2:10 and in his five-year-old form should be a great race horse. He is sired by Lovelace 2:20, a son of the great Egotist and the famous brood mare Crepon by Princeps 536, dam of seven, second dam the great brood mare Crape Lisse by George Wilkes, dam of four. Lord Lovelace is out of Maggie by Duroc Prince 1S.651, the dam also of Ben Bolt (p) 2:18, and Portia Knight (p) 2:16%; second dam Frankie by Oregon Pathfinder 10,981, the dam of Rosie C. (p) 2:16, dam of Prince Direct t pi 2:07. Lord Lovelace is owned by Mr. E. B. Tongue of Hillsboro, who bred him and still owns his sire, Lovelace. Mr. Tongue (s a friend and patron of the harness horse and very modestly received the honors and the ducats won at this meeting by his great colt. the running races first day, second day, every day were brought out promptly, and much "accord- ing to program." Tuesday marked a continuation of fair weather with a fast track. The 2:17 trot was a walkover for Gibbie, and in the three-year-old pace Gen. Hertus, a great colt by Alexis, had everything his own way and could have shown a mile in 2:12 or better. Wednesday was wet. wetter, wettest. The track was an unknown quantity, and drivers came at the call arrayed for deep-sea driving. One contender proposed to drive in an umbrella, but was threatened with suspension if he did so and reluctantly gave up the idea. In the 2:15 pace, Lord Lovelace again showed his class and race horse quality by winning in three straight heats, with twelve start- ers, including some very fast ones. Lady W. by King Alexis had things her own way in the three- year-old trot. The runners splashed away in fair time in the conditions. Thursday was Portland day, and in spite of the continued bad weather the metropolis loyally turned out. The main interest was in the 2:17 trot. Athasham. the great California winner, was favorite, but Satin Royal, a handsome chestnut stal- lion owned by N. K. West of La Grande, won in a drive. In the second heat Athasham finished strong and seemed to be taking more kindly to the heavy track. However, Satin Royal finished taking Athasham's scalp in the third heat in a heartrend- ing head and head finish. Flaxy McGregor had it her own way in the 2:20 pace. By this time people were taking notice of the driver of Satin Royal, Sim Lindsay, who had driven Lord Lovelace in the two pacing events and who won the 2:17 trot with Satin Royal and was destined to gain more honors ere the meeting was over. Sim learned the racing profession at first hands, and is one of the best drivers of the Circuit. Thursday night and Friday there came more showers, so that Friday's track might have been good going for a water buffalo or a ferry-boat, but certainly brought discouragement to the horses. Swiftwater Bill was acclimated by this time, and after losing a heat called for the consolation money in the 2:15 class pace. The 2:40 trot was a real race, and one of the best contests of the meeting, the black stallion Brilliant winning. Saturday's track was fast drying and, like Noah's conference with the dove, was full of promise. In the 2:10 pace OIlie M. was made favorite, even against John R. Conway, Lady R. and Cuckoo. The mare slipped away fast in the first heat, took the good going on the outside and won easily. The big chestnut son of Diablo followed the same tactics in the second heat and came in first. Next heat, Conway got off badly and OIlie M. took the heat and the race. Lindsay won the consolation trot with Hank, the California bred gelding by Vasto. The California horses were unlucky at this meet- ing, but their owners took a good humored view of the situation and promised to come again when the weather is better and show the Oregonians how. Certainly such horses as Athasham. John R. Con- way, Delilah and the others from the south are by no means in the defective ward. Auctions and mutuals were sold on the harness races, and Ayers had the bookmaking privilege on the gallopers. It is understood that the entries about paid the purses in the harness races, but the runners had no entrance to pay. If bookmaking is to be tolerated at all, which to this view is more than doubtful, it should be on a basis open to all comers, the bookmakers to put up the purses for the gallopers. G. A. WESTGATE. [The above letter was delayed in transmission, consequently the summaries of the races, which it contained, are omitted, as they were published last week.— Ed. B. & S.j PRIZE WINNERS AT OREGON STATE FAIR. Standard-bred trotting stallion, four years or over —Ben Davis' Zolock first, W. W. Smith's Oliver J. second, G. A. Westgate's Nocturno third. Standard-bred trotting stallion, three years old — H. M. Tillman's Padishan first, L. L. Thomas King Lovelace second, E. L. Martin's Captain De Nio third. Same, two years old — J. A. Jones' Toga by Capt. Jones first; no second. Same, colt under one year — Westgate's Myron N. by Nocturno first, Richard Wilson's Rosa second. Standard-bred trotting mares, four years and over — Paul Wessinger's. Altacora first, W. A. Rutherford's Alice May Norte second, Richard Wilson's Sally Bird third. Same, three years — Minwal first, E. L. Martin's Babe Belle second. Same, two years — J. R. Dimmick's Goldie Guld- dust first; no second. Same, one year — Westgate's Moonlight Belle by Nocturno first; no second. Same, under one year — H. F. Hollenback's Alama Tangent first; no second. Standard-bred trotting stallion and five of his get — Westgate's Nocturno first; no second. Grand champion standard-bred trotting stallion, any age — Zolock. PAYNE SHAFTER PLEASED. Olema, September 16, 1906. Dear Breeder & Sportsman — When I read that Bolivar, the big son of Wayland W., had paced a heat in two minutes and three-quarters of a second, and was the fastest pacer ever sired by a California stal- lion, I wanted to throw up my hat and yell "Hurrah!" Next year I expect to see Bolivar beat two minutes and the records of all geldings. This is the second year he has been campaigned. His record was made in a big field of horses — not behind a wind shield, not on a chosen track and day, but in a race, perhaps with combinations made to beat him. John Quinn told me at Woodland that his mare Nellie R., also by Wayland W., could certainly have beaten Kelly Briggs had she been well, but she was a sick mare that day. I am pleased to see that Mack Mack is making a name for himself and his driver, Henry Helman. Henry must be a great driver because he has beaten great drivers. Lady Mowry has covered herself with glory and her drivers with honor in beating 2:10. I told Will Hellman when I last saw him to take Wayland W. East and charge $150 a mare for him. Alfred G. by Anteeo went to Kentucky, and com- manded that price, so did Director and Direct. Mc- Kinney now stands at $500, etc., etc. But I suppose with Will Hellman the love of California, of father and mother and home keep him from straying away in quest of a wider field and more money. Mine own people love the trotting horse — that is, the English speaking people. You have to go East to find them in large numbers. The other day I told Tim Murphy, a horseman of some repute in our midst: "Tim. there are but three races of men in the world fit to handle horses — the Americans, the Eng- lish and the Irish." 'Begorra." replied Tim. "you're right. But, Payne, you've made one mistake." "What's that?" I asked. "You should have put the Irish first." said Tim. I notice that Lady Mowry 2:09% runs back on her dam's side to Sweetwater, the grandam of our once famous local race mare Night Hawk. Night Hawk was by Imp. Haddington out of Napa Queen, she by Norfolk out of Sweetwater by Volscian. The last mentioned mare was named Sweetwater, so Mr. A. F. Grigsby told me, because in crossing the plains her mother gave her birth on the banks of the stream of that name. "The old stock breeds on." RUSTIC. Sober up on Jackson's Napa Soda. • Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. It's the best. THE EREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 29, 1906. • »*» «% »*. »% A A A A A A NOTES AND NEWS Eastern horsemen who want 2:10 trotters should come to California for them. About one-third of all the new 2:10 trotters this year were foaled and de- veloped in this State. There will be plenty of overnight purses at the Hanford meeting for both harness horses and run- ners. Meeting begins October 1st. Dr. Humelbaugh of Los Angeles owns a six months old daughter of Zolock 2:05% that is a grandly bred one. She is out of Angie Duryear 2:17* by Patchen Wilkes, sire of Joe Patchen 2:01%, second dam Angie D. 2:07 by Mikagan, the first mare to pace in 2:07. E. F. Geers has bought of M. B. Smith, Hartford, Conn., the two-year-old filly Princess Ena by Mas- conomo, 2:10%, dam Oro Drew 2:24%, by Oro Wilkes 2:10. She showed a half in 1:04. Price $4,000. Millard Saunders was thrown out of a cart and quite seriously hurt while showing a horse at In- dianapolis recently. McHenry believes that Princeen 2:15% is a 2:05 trotter, and will hold her for next year's big stakes. He stepped her a half in 1:01 recently. Anzella 2:06% and her foal by John A. McKenon 2:04% will soon be shipped to Russia. Mel C. Keefer of Woodland recently purchased from Frank Turner of the Santa Rosa Stock Farm the six-year-old brown gelding Biscari Russell, by L. W. Russell out of Biscari, dam of six in the list, by Director. At the big Fair to be held at Lewiston, Idaho, in October, there will be no liquor sold on the Fair grounds and no gambling games permitted. S. S. Bailey of Seattle, owner of Tidal Wave 2:09, Oma A. 2:10% and many other good horses, has leased the Albany, Oregon, track and will make a public training track of it. Balsa, a bay gelding by Bob Mason, has reduced his pacing record from 2:15% to 2:12% over an Eastern track. Nancy Hanks 2:04 is now the dam of two 2:10 trotters, and is the only mare in the 2:10 list that is. Captain Durham, the veteran horse breeder of Contra Costa county, worked his pacing colt Fly Away two heats in 2:17% at Concord track the other, day. Friend Wisdom of the Rural Spirit advises the California boys to bring up their mud horses next year when they come to Oregon. Fred Chadbourne got it pretty tough at Salem, Or., in the 2:10 pace, when he was ordered by Starter Woods to pull up in scoring for the third heat, and when he obeyed and had his horse stopped to a four-minute gait was given the word. If a driver is not protected who tries to obey orders, "what's the use?" Sweet Marie 2:02 trotting and Coney 2:02 pacing, both by McKinney. No other stallion has two in the 2:02 list. The chestnut mare Laurelia by the Electioneer horse Caution, owned by Judge Thomas H. Brents of Walla Walla, Wash., is making a great name for herself as a brood mare. She is now fourteen years old and is the dam of Belladi 2:19 trotting, by Che- halis, Helen Norte 2:06% trotting and Magladi (3) 2:10% pacing, by Del Norte. Laurelia is out of Buttercup by Alwood 972, second dam Daisy by Anvil, son of Eriscson 130. Laurelia and Buttercup w »re both bred by Judge Brents. Alwood, the sire of Buttercup, was by Almont 33, dam by Blackwood 7 bTandam by Abdallah 15. Ericsson, grandsire of Daisy, was by Mambrino Chief 11, out of a mare of unknown breeding. Daughters of Caution are doing well in the brood mare ranks, seven or eight of them being producers of sons and daughters with standard speed. Caution 2:25% was bred at Palo Alto Stock Farm and is now owned by William Hogoboom of Walla Walla. He is by Electioneer, dam a producing mare by Whipples Hambletonian, second dam by Chieftain 721, third dam said to be by the running horse Jim Crow. The dam of Cau- tion was bred by that eminent lawyer and orator, the late W. H. L. Barnes of San Francisco, and after Senator Stanford bought her she was named Barnes in honor of her breeder. Charley Whitehead gave five horses standard rec- ords at the Salinas meeting, three of them pacers and two trotters. The pacers were C. Z. Hebert's two Hambletonian Wilkes mares, Alice D. 2:18% and Louisa A. 2:19%, and J. B. Iverson's Dictatus Belle 2:24% by Dictatus. The trotters were C. Z. Hebert's mare Maggie B. 2:23% by Bruno 2:16%, and M. J. Smeltzer's Dictatus S. 2:27% by Dic- tatus 2:17. John Phippen, who is jogging several of his horses on the roads around Mayfield, where he resides, re- ports them all as doing well. He expects to go to some good track in the near future. Lula K. by Kinney Lou 2:07%, dam Athene 2:22 by Dexter Prince, is a sure enough trotter, and Mr. Phippen says she goes at it just like Sunol used to when he began handling that mare, which afterward trotted to a championship. Another of the get of Charles Derby entered the 2:10 list last Friday, when Captain Derby won the Consolidation pace at Columbus, O. He won in straight order in 2:07%, 2:06% and 2:08, a remark- ably fast race for a horse entering the 2:10 list for the first time. Captain Derby was bred at Oakwood Park Stock Farm that has produced a long list of record-breakers. His dam is Economy 2:30 by Echo, consequently Captain Derby is an own brother to John Silva's bay pacing mare Economizer 2:17%. Economy had a record of 2:30 trotting and has pro- duced three with standard records — Captain Derby 2:06% and Economizer 2:17% by Charles Derby, both pacers, and Extravagant 2:28%, trotter, by Woodnut. The dam of Economy was Lady Berkey by Muldoon. Muldoon was by George M. Patchen Jr., out of the famous old mare Victress by Willam- son's Belmont, that produced the trotter Monarch 2:28% when bred to the thoroughbred stallion Wood- burn, son of Lexington. There is lots of hot blood in Captain Derby's veins — enough for our friend Par- lin of the American Horse Breeder to preach quite a sermon on. Captain Derby was sent East with one of Oakwood Park Farm's consignments several years ago, and has been racing there for the past four seasons. In 1903 he took a record of 2:1S%, which he reduced to 2:16% in 1904. He raced in 1905, but did not lower his mark, but this year he has improved wonderfully and is expected to pace close to 2:03 before the year is ended. Here are a few new 2:10 trotters whose names are quite familiar this year on the race tracks, and they are all from California, "the land of sun- shine, fruit and flowers" and fast horses and occa- sional earthquakes: Brilliant Girl 2:08%, Charley Belden 2:08%, El Milagro 2:09%, Lady Mowry 2:09%, Coronado 2:09%,' and we might as well add Mack Mack 2:08, as he is an Oregonian, but is out of a California-bred mare. Then the new 2:10 pacers, Italia 2:04%, Bonnie Steinway 2:06%, Cap- tain Derby 2:06%, Mendoleta 2:07%, Custer 2:07%, Bystander 2:0S% and The Donna 2:09%, all of which are racing and winning in the big rings across the mountains, were bred in California. Oh, this is a great State for fast horses, all right, all right, and we may be pardoned for calling attention to it now and then. A raise in prices is announced by Thomas Ronan, proprietor of the Pleasanton race track. He has posted a notice that on and after October 1, 1906, the price of each and every stall will be $2 per month, and this will include stalls occupied by horses, feed, harness or men. In addition to this 50 cents per month will be charged for each horse stabled at the track. For horses stabled outside the track $2 per month will be charged for each and every one that is worked on the track. The an- nouncement has put many of the trainers in the notion of moving. The Los Angeles Harness Horse Association will give its fall meeting November 21st to 24th, inclu- sive, with purses ranging from $500 to $1,000. The dates are in the week immediately following the big Territorial Fair and Race Meeting at Phoenix, Ari- zona, at which many of the California horses now racing in the East and many more Eastern horses will be seen. The dates also precede the opening of Ascot Park's winter race meet, when so many East- ern people arrive in Los Angeles to attend the great annual meeting at Ascot Park. As soon as the classes are definitely decided upon Secretary Robert A. Smith will announce the same, and our readers can rest assured the program will be a good one. In all probability the great champion race mare Sweet Marie 2:02, owned by William Garland of Los Angeles, will be home by the week of the meet- ing, and Alta McDonald will drive her against her record. There is every prospect of the Los Angeles meeting being one of the best ever held this side of the Mississippi river. "Money paid at the wire" is the rule with this organization. One of the handsomest stallions in California at the present time is Cresco Wilkes 2:10%, owned by Mr. Ivy L. Borden of this city. He got his mark as a four-year-old last year in a race, but not being in training this year has been allowed to grow and fill out until he is a grand-looking young horse, one that makes every one look up and ask questions as he goes by. Josh Albertson has him in his string at Pleasanton and thinks 2:05 will not stop him next year, as he is as sound as the proverbial new dollar. With a handsome head, a clean neck, good, strong shoulders and quarters, round barrel and the best of feet and legs, he is a hard one to beat in looks or speed. Cresco Wilkes is a pacer. His sire is Nutwood Wilkes and his dam Allie Cresco 2:13% by Cresco 4908, son of Strathmore. Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco is a regular road driver, and much of the time lately he is seated be- hind a handsome little black stallion in his rides through the Park. This stallion was presented to Mayor Schmiti by Mr. W. J. Dingee, the well-known capitalist and Park Commissioner, and is named Directum Jr. He is by the once world's champion Directum 2:05%, and was bred by the late Judge W. E. Greene of Alameda county, who sold him to Mr. Dingee. Millard Sanders trained Directum Jr. one year and took him East when a three-year-old, the colt being heavily staked. He went wrong, however, and though showing considerable speed, never took a record. He has worked miles around 2:20 and is a good-gaited little trotter. Mayor Schmitz drives him to a speed cart very often, ana the black stallion makes an elegant appearance, as he is a toppy fellow and always has his head up. While but one California-bred horse won a race at Columbus on Friday of last week, California blood made a great showing. Captain Derby by Charles Derby was the winner referred to, and he took a pacing record of 2:06% in the second heat of the Consolation purse for 2:15 class pacers that had started in the big Hotel Hartman stake, but failed to win. Sweet Marie trotted against Cresceus' mark of 2:02% and lowered it a quarter of a second, re- ducing her own record nearly two seconds. Belle Bird, winner of two heats and second money in the 2:15 trot, is by the dead California champion Staru- boul; W. J. Lewis 2:06%, winner of the 2:10 trot, is by the California-bred sire Norval, son of Elec- tioneer, and The Abbe, winner of the Kentucky Stock Farm futurity for three-year-olds, in which he took the world's race record for his age of 2:10%, is by Chimes, also by Electioneer. The world's rec- ord for a three-year-old trotter is held by Fantasy, also by Chimes, who made a time record of 2:0S% at that age. It is a curious fact, and one for breed- ers to ponder over, that The Abbe 2:10% and Fan- tasy 2:08% as three-year-olds are both by Chimes, son of Electioneer, while the next fastest, Sunol and Arion, both with time records of 2:10% as three years, are by Electioneer. These four three-year- olds are the fastest trotters of their age, and both are by sires that failed to get a standard record — Electioneer and his greatest son Chimes. In the big $5,000 Ohio stake for 2:12 class trot- ters at Cincinnati last Tuesday, Charley De Ryder won third money with Dr. Frasse, the black gelding by Iran Alto. "Now what do you think of that?" Here is a race where two of the best trotters out this year, Nut Boy 2:07% and Mack Mack 2:08, Saturday, September 29, 1906.J THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN finish first and second respectively, and yet J. W. Reas old cripple. Dr. Frasse, comes third in front of such horses as Lake Queen, Roscoe, Ann Direct and others that have been reckoned as among the good 2:10ers. Dr. Frasse is now eleven years old and was bred at Jim Reas Vendome Stock Farm at San Jose. He is by Iran Alto 2.12V.,. out of the old brood mare Lynda Oak by Guy Wilkes, second dam Yedral by Nutwood. Farmer Bunch campaigned Dr. Frasse several years, gave him a mark of 2 12 • and finally sold him to Mr. J. L. Bransford of Salt Lake, who was buying him for a friend in that city to match Sunbeam 2:12% by Hambletonian v This gentleman drove the pair together for a year or so. and this summer asked De Ryder to take them East and race them wherever they had a chance. Both have done well, especially the Iran Alto gelding. The rest he had at Salt Lake made a new horse of him, and besides winning a few races and lowering his mark to 2:11%, De Ryder has now won third money with him in one of the big events of the Grand Circuit. There are a lot of "outclassed horses" and "hopeless cripples" that will come to life if given a year's rest and plenty of green feed. Al Charvo lias moved from Woodland to the Pleas- anton track, where he will open a public stable. Henry Dunlap, who is training a few horses at Pleasanton. has a green trotting mare by Wildnut that looks like a future race winner in classes where fast time is made. She is a large bay mare with almost perfecl gait, and one of the kind that knows trotting is her business and attends to it all the time. The Slate Agricultural Society's track at Sacra- mento is being talked about a great deal by horse- men all over the State, who are seriously thinking of making it their winter quarters. The track is an excellent one and is beyond doubt good in the rainy season, as many trainers can testify. W. H. Lumsden of Santa Rosa has consigned to the Kentucky Sales Company's Lexington sale his two four-year-old fillies, Bonalet 2:09% and Bonnie -Me. trial 2:10%, both by Bonnie Direct 2:05%. William Brown, who campaigned Golden Gate 2:13% across the mountains last year, is now train- ing for Thomas Ronan, proprietor of the Pleasanton track. Louis Carrillo, who has charge of Charles De Ryder's string of horses that were left at Pleasan- ton, reports Star Pointer 1:59% and all the others in good shape. He expects De Ryder and his bunch of money winuers will start for home right after the Lexington meeting, which closes October 13th. S. Christenson goes up to Pleasanton twice a week to drive a young mare by Rey Direct 2:10 out of Stemwinder. the dam of Directum 2:05%, that is not only a very handsome young trotter, but a very promising one. She had not displayed much speed until Mr. Christenson began driving her. and after getting advice as to how her famous more-than-half brother was shod. He put a twelve-ounce shoe and a five-ounce toe weight on her and found she could step some. He has been taking this weight off gradually until she only carries about twelve ounces on each front foot, and last Saturday the writer saw her work a mile in 2:34. with a half in 1:14 and the last quarter in 36% seconds. She is rapid gaited and one of the cleanest-going ones ever seen on the track. Every horseman who has seen her move believes "Chris" has a coming trotter that will get a fast record. Willard Zibbell. who was so fearfully mangled in the railroad accident at Fresno last year, is now located at Los Angeles, where he is connected with the Runyon Paint Company as salesman. Willard, despite the loss of both hands and a foot, is an en- terprising and energetic young man who proposes to make his way in the world and will do it. His example is worthy of emulation by many a young man who is physically perfect. Kenneth C. 2:17 as a three-year-old by McKinney out of the great brood mare Mountain Maid, dam of Tom Carneal 2:08%. by Cresco, is now four years old and is filling out into a grand-looking horse. He is beyond question one of the most promising, as well as one of the best bred, of the young McKin- neys left in this State, and has every prospect of be.ng a 2:10 trotter next year as a five-year-old His owner. Mr. S. K. Trefry, is only giving him reg- ular exercise this fall, and will make a short sea- son with him next year before placing him in training. Barney Simpson of Pleasanton is breaking in a bunch of yearlings owned by Mr. James Coffin of this city. Barney made a good season with his stallion Arner 2:17%. brother to Diablo, at Chico this year, and says that country is booming and growing fast, but there is no track to train horses on. Arner was bred to some high-class mares there, and the breeders want him to come back in 1907. Highland. .Mr. \V. A. Clark Jr.'s grand-looking stal- lion, took first prize in the standard class at the Butte. Mont , Fair, where Ted Hayes placed him on exhibition. Satin Royal 2:19%, the horse that beat Athasham for first money in the $2,000 stake for 2:17 class trotters in the mud at the Oregon State Fair, is by Bonner N. B., a son of Daly 5341, that is out of Nancy, the dam of Mack Mack 2:08 by General McClellan 144. , The meeting at Cincinnati this week winds up the Grand Circuit proper. Lexington's meeting, which will follow, opens Tuesday next, October 2d, and ends on the 13th. It gives every promise of being one of the greatest ever held in the blue grass. The Horse Review takes all the wind out of the story that Ben Walker has marked two horses below 2:iil. as follows: "When Bolivar, driven by lien Walker, paced his heat in 2:00% at Readville some irresponsible one sent the item on its travels that Walker was the first and only driver to give two horses marks below 2:01— and the paragraph is still going the rounds. Like many of the sort, it is an error. Aside from Bolivar, the pacers that have beaten 2:01 are Dan Patch 1:55, Star Pointer 1:59%. Audubon Boy 1:59%, Prince Alert 1:59%, Dariel 2:00%. John R. Gentry 2:00%. The Broncho 2:00%. The two better than 2:01 trotters are Lou Dillon 1:58% and Major Delmar 1:59%. The only one of these horses that Walker ever drove was Prince Alert and he did not put him in the 2:01 list. Jack Curry gave him his race record of 2:00%. and his wind-shield rejected record of 1:57. and .Mart Demarest drove him to his official 1:59% mark." De Ryder will probably start Charley Belden 2:08% in the Transylvania, having secured a nomi- nation for him. If James Gatcomb comes to California with his great stallion Audubon Boy 1:59% he will bring the great stake winner Grace Bond 2:09% with him. Joe Cuicello's name appears now and then in the summaries of races held in the Middle West. He .got third money in a four-heat race with Ringrose by Falrose. September 11th, at Sioux City, Iowa, and was second in three heats, with the time from 2:12% to 2:16%. In his fall from the sulky at Indianapolis. Millard Sanders broke one of the bones of his right leg. and will be laid up for a while. He has the sympathies of a host of friends in California. Payments of $5 each are due and must be paid by Monday next on all foals nominated in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity No. 6, for foals of 1906. See the advertisement in our business columns for particu- lars. Horsemen throughout the entire country will greet with surprise the anouncement that the annual con- signment from Shultshurst to the Old Glory sale will be headed by that greatest of all sires of colt trotters Axworthy 13) 2:15%. Consigning Axworthy to a sale is characteristic of Mr. Shults. Asked for a reason and he simply says that the stallion is too popular, the demand on his services so great that he is continually turning away mares sent to be bred, and he does not care for that feature of the business. So Axworthy is placed on the market in order that he may fall into the hands of some one who will be willing to meet the public demand for his services. The Shultshurst consignment will con- sist of over sixty head, principally youngsters by Axworthy, but the horse himself will be the attrac- tion, not only of the consignment but of the Old Glory sale. Red McKinney by McKinney 2:1114. dam Bonnie Red by Red Wilkes, will hereafter be known as Red Mc K 43763, as his owner. W. R. Murphy, found the name of Red McKinney already registered. Red Mc K. closed his spring season at Tulare, Cal., and Los Angeles with sixty-nine mares. Red Mc K. should make a great sire, as he is a grand individual, and his breeding is the best, with two crosses of the great sire Geo. Wilkes. His get are all of his conformation and well shaped for speed. Red Mc K. is now in the hands of Walter Maben, nbo will work him for speed at Los Angeles. Another McKinney entered the list at Hollister last week when Prince Mack took a trotting record of 2:28. PLACER COUNTY FAIR RACES. Rocklin, Cal., September 25. — The two days' Fair and race meeting, which closed here to-day, was very successful. There was an excellent display of Placer county products, and the races drew a large crowd and were well contested. The track is a half-mile oval. Summaries of the harness races: 2:40 class, mixed, purse {100 — Aristocrat (t) b. g. by Stam B. Ilveyi ..4411 Ben M. (t) b. g. by Knight (Quinn) 12 2 2 Queen Abdallah (p) b. m. by Grant's Ab- dallah (Dittus) 2 1 3 3 Advance (pi br .g. by Suomi (Gamble] 3 3 4 ro Tim<^2:37%. 2:39%, 2:29%, 2:29%. 2:20 class pace, purse $150 — Althea R., blk. m. by Diawood (Riley).. 2 12 1 Montebella, br. m. by Dictatus (Quinn) . . 1 2 4 2 Briarwood, b. g. by Diawood (Christy).. 4 5 13 Instructor, br. g. by Daedalion (Dittus). 5 3 3 ro Munyon, b. g. by Alcantara Jr. (Ivey) . . 3 4 w Time— 2:24a4. 2:25. 2:27. 2:30. Free-for-all pace, purse $250 — Kelly Briggs, br. g. by Bayswater Wilkes I Wright) 1 1 Economizer, b. m. by Chas. Derby (Tryon) . . 2 2 Montebella, br. m. by Dictatus (Quinn) .... 3 3 Instructor, br. g. by Daedalion (Dittus) 5 4 Briarwood, b. g. by Diawood (Christy) .... 4 5 Time— 2:19%, 2:20. Trot, named horses, purse $75 — Frank Bates, b. g. by Stam B. (Noble) 1 1 Prince, b. g. by son of Anteeo (La Fond) .... 2 2 Time— 2:44. 2:39V2. NEW DRIVING CLUB AT PETALUMA. According to the Petaluma Courier of September 1st, a driving club was organized in that town re- cently. At the meeting called for the purpose C. A. Offutt was made temporary chairman and Wm. Brandon secretary pro tern. Nominations for officers was declared to be in order, and Dr. Thomas Maclay was elected president of the new venture. C. A. Offutt was chosen vice- president, and John Lawler Jr. was made the secre- tary and Theo. Parks was named for treasurer. James Walls, Robt. Brown and Geo. Mason were chosen directors, in conjunction with the officers. The club is organized for the purpose of re- awakening interest in the driving horse. At one time there was no town in California so far along in the list as Petaluma in its showing of fine horses. There were over a hundred stallions standing in this vicinity, for the breeding of driving, road and draft horses, and the fame of the place made horse- man who were true horsemen come across the conti- nent to visit us. Petaluma doesn't propose to be a "has been" any longer. If the driving club can only bring back a part of our old glory its mission is a commendable one. A Practical Horse Shoer. Mr. Henry J. Zabel, practical horse shoer at Reading. Pa., writes: "I have used Quinn's Ointment on my trotting; mare for removing Splints and WindpufTs, and It has proven highly satisfactory. I would recommend it to do Just what you claim." The above expression is the general verdict of leading horsemen everywhere. For curbs, splints, spavins, windpuffs and all enlarge- ments try Quinn's Ointment. Price, one dollar per bottle, delivered. Address W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall. N. Y.. if you cannot obtain from druggist. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an Lit to spend your summer vacation. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 29, 1906. THE PEOPLE WIN. THOROUGHBRED BLOOD IN CORONADO 2:09%. TROTTING BRED CARRIAGE HORSE SIRE. hi regard to the decision of Judge York of Los Angeles mentioned in last week's Breeder, in which he decided that Agricultural Park, Los Angeles, is the property ot the people, the Times of the lSlh instant said: "A great victory for the people has lieen won in the suit decided by Judge York yester- day, wherein the Agricultural Park has been wrested from the control and alleged ownership of a num- ber of so-called "stockholders" and given back to the people. "This means that the people of the State are richer by from half to three-quarters of a million dollars than they were just twenty-four hours ago. And this means, too, that there is a feast of crow pre- pared for C. D. Willard and several well-intentioned but altogether too officious citizens, who in their efforts to pose as all-knowing and beneficently in- clined, came very near sidetracking the skillfully planned campaign against those holding in absolute control the destinies of the Agricultural Park. In his resume of the conditions leading up to the present entanglement, Judge York with lucid direct- ness, goes to the nub of the whole controversy, and wipes away all the collateral matters tending to ob- scure the main issue. He points out that in 1SS5 a suit was brought in the Superior Court by the or- iginal promoters of the Agricultural Park against William Niles, and others, who were alleged to be attempting to divert the property to their own use. The judgment then rendered was that the property belonged to the Sixth District Agricultural Associa- ion in perpetuity for certain purposes; and the trustees were directed to execute a deed in that ac- tion. They did so, and that deed made part of the judgment in the suit. In these premises Judge York holds that the property was vested in the Sixth District Agricul- tural Association by that decree and deed, which ever since that time has been the holder and owner, and at the same belongs to it. The Court also finds that the defendants have re- ceived large sums from the rents, issues and profits, but because of the changes in the personnel of the board it is extremely difficult to fix a personal lia- bility other than during the existence of the present board. It is determined that this board has now $4,000 cash on hand, and that the board paid out $1,500 for attorney's services in defending the pres- ent suit. Both sums are charged against the board, and is entered as a judgment against iL The sum total of this court decision, which has occupied the attention of Judge York for a very long time, and w-hich has necessitated much thought and looking up of authorities before the chaotic state of things surrounding the Park embroglio could be reduced to the condition of clarity shown in the opinion, means a clean sweep along the line. The Governor's board of directors will step into con- trol and the stockholders board will be swept to one side. WON HER SUIT. Every horseman will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Carrie Holpin, known to the theatrical world as Papinta, the fire dancer, has won her battle for the Papinta Stock Farm, her beautiful Contra Costa county home, after long litigation, in which she contested against her deceased husband's relatives. Superior Judge Wells decided that Mrs. Holpin was entitled to letters of administration upon the estate and declared her to be the lawful devisee under a will of her spouse which had disappeared. The contestant was James Holpin, the dainty dancer's father-in-law. Mrs. Holpin charged that a will devising all of her husband's estate to herself had disappeared from a trunk at the farm house be- tween the time of her husband's death in March, 1905, and her return from the East. When she ar- rived Mrs. Holpin found the farm in the possession of her father-in-law and his daughter, Mrs. Dickson. She petitioned for letters, as did Holpin, as next of kin. At the hearing before Judge Wells oral proof was made of the drawing of the will and documentary proof was made as to Mrs. Holpin's wifehood, which her father-in-law tried to deny. The Papinta farm, known as the "Home of El B-.yo," consists of 150 acres of land at the base of Mount Diablo. It is valuable, and was purchased v- 'i money earned by Papinta in her fire dance ex- "aibitions. She returned from South Africa early ibis year to make the fight which she has now won. The American Horse Breeder, after quoting from the Breeder & Sportsman a reference to the game race trotted by Coronado, son of McKinney, at Wood- land, adds: "Coronado has an inheritance that entitles him to be game. His dam was by Thomas Rysdyk 10,649, a son of Rysdyk 653, sire of the game trotter Cling- stone 2:14. Rysdyk was by Rysdyk's Hambletonian 10, and his dam, Lady Duke, was registered thorough- bred. Lady Duke was strongly inbred to imported Diomed. She was by the famous four-mile record breaker Lexington, himself a strongly inbred Diomed. Her dam was Magdalen by Medoc, a son of American Eclipse, a son of Duroc. Second dam by Sumpter, a son of Sir Archy, and third dam by Lewis' Eclipse, a son of imported Diomed. "The dam of Thomas Rysdyk was Largess 2:25, by Scott's Thomas 2:21, second dam Fanny Howard, by Woful, son of Long Island Black Hawk 24, and third dam Molly Clark by Iron Duke, a son of Cassius M. Clay 18. The second dam of Coronado 2:09% was by Venture 2:27%, the running-bred son of Williamson's Belmont that got the dam of Direc- tum 2:05%, which holds the world's champion record for four-year-old trotters. The time is surely com- ing when all unprejudiced horsemen will see that the thoroughbred stone which the builders of the standard structure rejected should have been made the 'head of the corner' if the object were to im- prove the speed ability, the gameness and the en- durance of the American trotter. FERNDALE RACES. Mixed race, purse $105 — Humboldt Dillon (p) Sidney Dillon 1 1 1 Jim Whitney 2 2 2 Betsey Waldstein 3 3 3 Time— 2:34, 2:32%, 2:31%. Farmers' buggy race — R. Xeilsen's Prince won, Rasmussen's Major second and Frank Kelly's Lou third. Time, 1:39, 1:35. Two-year-old trotting, stake, $200 — May March 1 1 Tell Tale 3 2 Cassine 2 3 Waldstein Samuels 4 4 Time — 2:53, 2:46. Mixed Tace, purse $75 — Jim Whitney 1 1 Evelyn E 2 2 Juanita 3 3 ■lime— 2:34%, 2:32%. Three-year-old stake — Evelyn E 1 1 Utillia 2 2 Time— 2:40%, 2:34%. Trotting, 2:34 class- Jack Sibbald 1 1 Mason D 2 3 Juanita 3 2 Time— 2:33%, 2:32%. JAY-EYE-SEE. There was a horse on exhibition at the Wisconsin State Fair last week which attracted much atten- tion. It was Jay-Eye-See, the former rival of Maud S. He held the crown for one day, when he trotted to a high-wheel record of 2:10 at Providence, August 1, 1SS4. The following day Maud S. started at Cleveland and reduced the record to 2:09%. Jay- Eye-See was driven too many fast miles in one sea- son and fell lame. Then he was retired and Nature's remedy, rest, proved effective. In 1S93 he was taken to Independence, Iowa, and driven to a pacing record of 2:06%. The pace was easier to his in- firm legs than the trot, and so the shift was made. The black gelding is a pensioner, with nothing to do but enjoy himself at Racine. He has passed his 2Sth birthday and retains much of his vitality. Thou- sands paid their respects to him last week, and those familiar with his history spoke of him as the greatest horse of his inches ever born in this country. Since the death of Jackson Case, Jay-Eye-See has not worn harness. His sire was Dictator, brother of Dexter, and his dam was Midnight by Pilot Jr.; second dam Twilight by Lexington, third dam Day- light by Imp. Glencoe, and fourth dam Darkness by Wagner. The former champion need not blush for the nomenclature of his maternal line. — Chicago Horseman. Monitor Russell, 33,727, has been selected by the Agricultural Experiment Station of the College of Agriculture of the University of Illinois to be placed at the head of its horse breeding farm at Urbana, 111., for the production of a high class of farm, road, car- riage and coach horses. He was bred by the Hon. Xorman J. Colman, proprietor of the Colman Stock Farm, St. Louis, Mo. Monitor Russell is bay, 16 hands high, weight 1,200 pounds, with faultless conformation and is a perfect model of the high style trotting bred coach stallion, fully as much so as Glorious Thundercloud (Carmon), purchased by the United States Govern- ment to head the Government Horse Breeding Farm in Colorado, and both of these stallions were bred by Xorman J. Colman of the Colman Stock Farm, St. Louis, Mo. Monitor Russell was sired by Alley Russell (2:22%), 4502, by Mambrino Russell, 2008, he by Mambrino Chief. Mambrino Russell's dam was Miss Russell, the dam of Maud S. 2:08%, by Pilot Jr. The dam of Alley Russell 2:22% was Alley by Hamble- tonian, 10, and was the dam of Albert France 2:20%; Wilton 2:19% and Alley Russell 2:22%. The dam of Monitor Russell was Monsula by Sul- tan (.2:24), 1513, the sire of Stamboul 2:07%, that took first premium as the greatest show stallion at the New York Horse Show. Sultan was by The Moor, S70, he by Clay Pilot, 93. Sultan's dam was Sultana by Delmonico, 110. Delmonico was by Guy Miller, son of Hambletonian 10, dam the Harvey Adams mare by Hambletonian 10, g. d. by the celebrated imported Bellfounder. Mr. Wilson of Ken- tucky paid Senator Rose of California $20,000 for Sultan. The dam of Monsula was Monitor Rose, by Monitor, 1327, the sire of the dam of Glorious Thundercloud (Carmon, 32,917), that the United States Govern- ment purchased to place at the head of its farm for breeding the highest style of the American trotting bred coach horse. Monitor Rose is the dam of Mon- dorf 22,009, Mongold 2S.625, Wilkesgold 26,360 and Electeer 31,500, all of which have trotted in public, with scarcely any training better than 2:30. Monitor was by Merchant 599, he by Belmont 64, and both their dams by Mambrino Chief. Belmont was by Alexander's Abdallah, the sire of Goldsmith's Maid, and he was by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, Moni- tor Rose's dam was Bay Dixie, by Abdallah Jr. 5720, son of Alexander's Abdallah, and Bay Dixie's dam was Dixie 2:30 to wagon, and full sister to Tackle 2:26 (the dam of the great Pilot Medium) and they were both by Pilot Jr., sire of the dam of Maud S. It will be difficult to find a higher bred or a higher type of the trotting bred coach stallion in America than is Monitor Russell. He is up-headed, has high action and if properly trained would make the highest type of the show horse, and although never trained for speed those who have seen him move say he can show better than a 2 : 30 gait. — Farm and Home. NEW CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB STAKES. Stake books for the racing season of the new Cali- fornia Jockey Club are out, and the stakes are a repitition of those given last year.. There has been no cut in any stake or purse. The stakes number seventeen and aggregate close to $50,000. The Burns Handicap calls for a guaranteed purse of $10,000, as usual. Entries are to close with Secretary Treat on October 29th, except for the two-year-old stakes, which remain open until December 3d. The full list of stakes is as follows: Burns Handicap (guaranteed) $10,000 Christamas Handicap (added) 3,000 Waterhouse Cup (added) 3,000 California Derby (added) 2,500 Thornton Stakes (added) 2,500 Gebhard Handicap (added) 2,500 Opening Handicap (added) 2,000 Thanksgiving Handicap (added) 2,000 Crocker Selling Stakes (added) 2,000 Pacific Union Handicap (added) 2,000 New Year Handicap (added) 2,000 Follansbee Handicap (added) 2,000 Andrew Selling Stakes (added) 2,000 Lissak Handicap (added) 2,000 California Oaks (added) 2,000 Palace Hotel Handicap (added) 2,000 Bell Stakes (added) 2,000 Gunst Stakes (added) 1,500 Undine Stakes (added) 1,500 Saturday, September 29, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN BLACK BESS, DAM OF GLOSTER 2:17. Gloster was one of the most remarkable trotters of his day. He was a large animal, 17 hands high, with an immense length of stride, yet was a suc- cessful race winner, and showed such bursts of speed that horsemen of good judgment believed that he was sure to lower the world's trotting record, then held by Goldsmith Maid. He was taken to California before he had reached the limit of his speed and lived but a short time after reaching the Pacific Coast. Gloster was foaled in 1S66 and was first cam- paigned in 1872. He won a half dozen races that season and made a record of 2:28Vfc. In 1873 he was started a few times in the Grand Circuit and won several excellent races, one of which was for a $10,000 purse and two of the others that he won were for $5,000 each. In 1S74 he was campaigned in the Grand Circuit again and was even more suc- cessful than during the previous season. He won first money in a $6,000 purse at Rochester, August 14, that season. The first heat of that race was de- clared a dead heat between Gloster and Red Cloud and the time was 2:18. Gloster won the next three, however, in 2:17%, 2:17, 2:19. Only three other horses in the world had then ever trotted to faster records. These were Gold- smith Maid, whose record was then 2:16, Occident 2:16% and Lula, whose record was then 2:16%. The following week, however, American Girl lowered her record to 2:16%, but on September 21st following, Gloster beat American Girl, Camors and Judge Ful- lerton in a race at Fleetwood Park. Gloster was got by Volunteer 55. His dam was Black Bess, by Stockbridge Chief and his second dam was by Mam- brino Paymaster, he by Mambrino, the sire of old Abdallah and from a daughter of imported Paymaster. Mambrino Paymaster was a very large horse and it was doubtless from him that he inherited bis size. Black Bess, the dam of Gloster 2:17, produced a filly by Volunteer that was named Princess Ethel. She was mated with Baron Wilkes 2:18 and the result was Lady Ethel 2:24%. Princess Ethel also produced two or more foals by Stratbmore. One of them was The Phantom 2:29% and the other was a filly now known as Queen Ethel. Lady Ethel to the embrace of Constantine 2:12% produced the stallion Constenaro 2:16% and the latter sired the bay stallion St. Elmo, that trotted to a record of 2:26% in 1905. Queen Ethel, by Strathmore, dam Princess Ethel, a full sister of Gloster 2:17, has proved remarkably successful as a speed perpetuator. She produced Bumps, wagon record 2:03%, the fastest of the get of Baron Wilkes 2:18. Queen Ethel also produced Baron D. 2:10, Baronine 2:24% and the popular young stallion Moko, all of which were by Baron Wilkes. Moko has no record, but he has sired Fereno 2:05%, a faster trotter by the records than is credited to any other son of Baron Wilkes. He also sired Susie N. (3) 2:09% and Mobel 2:10% and several other fast ones, some of which bid fair to enter the 2:10 list this season. Black Bess was mated with Hamlet, a son of Volun- teer, and the produce was a filly now known as Lady Grace, that was mated with Smuggler 2:15% and the produce was Grace Smuggler, the dam of the fast trotter Nutboy 2:09%. Black Bess was the founda- tion of what bids fair to be a noted and valuable family, founded by Moko. Her sire, Stockbridge Chief, was by Vermont Black Hawk and her dam was by Hill's Sir Charles, a son of Duroc. The dam of Hill's Sir Charles was by Plato. The latter was by imported Messenger and him dam was Pheasant, by Shark. Plato was a full brother of Bishop's Hambletonian. The pedigree of Black Bess shows a combination of the blood of Messenger, Morgan and Diomed, the best combination of forty years ago for producing speed at all the gaits, and no other combination has yet been discovered that has sur- passed it in this respect, especially when the Mor- gan strain has come through Vermont Black Hawk. — American Horse Breeder. William B. Chisholm of Cleveland, Ohio has purchased a fine of land at Randall, O., and established the Thistle Down Stock Farm. His premier stallion will be Jack McKerron 2:23% as a two-year-old, that is by John A. McKerron 2:04* out of a Nutwood mare. Ben Kenney drove this colt a mile in 2:17 this year and says he has more speed than any three-year-old he ever drove. Mr. Chis- holm has a six months old cold by McKinney 2:11% out of Mary Gage 2:11% that is a very fine young- ster. o — ■ * Tour stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson 's Napa Soda. BRIGHTON BEACH RACING ASSOCIATION Stake Events of 1907-1908 Entries close Monday, October 15, 1906 TO BE RUN IN 1 907 Foi Two-Year-Olds in 1907, now Yearlings. The Brighton Junior Stakes of $15,000 SIX FURLONGS. The Neptune Stakes of $7,500. 6 Furlongs The Venus Stakes of $7,500. For Fillies FIVE \ N I > ONE-HALF FURLONGS. TO BE RUN IN 1908 For Three- Year-Olds in 190S, Now Vearlings, The Brighton Derby of $15,000 ONE MILK AND A HALF. The Iroquois Stakes of $7,500 ONE MILE AND A QTARTER The Queen Stakes of $7,500 For Fillies and Marcs Now Yearlings and Upwards. One Mile and a Half DECLARATION DATES BRIGHTON JUNIOR STAKES March 15, 1907— $35 May 15— $75 NEPTUNE STAKES March 15, 1907 — $25 May 15 — $50 VENUS STAKES March 15, 1907 — $25 May 15 — $50 BRIGHTON DERBY Jan'ry 1, 1908— $50 May 15 — $75 IROQUOIS STAKES Jan'ry 1, 1908 — $35 May 15 — $50 QUEEN STAKES Jan'ry 1, 1908 — $35 For Yearlings QUEEN STAKES Jan'ry 1, 1908 — $50 2-year-olds & up QUEEN STAKES May 15, 1908 — $75 All Ages The Rules of Racing adopted by the Jockey Club and the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association govern all races run under the auspices o£ the Brighton Beach Racing Association : : : For additional Particulars and Entry Blanks Address John Boden, Jr., Racing Sec'y, 215 Montague St., Brooklyn, N. Y. THE SPEED THAT KILLS. The racing both at Hartford, Conn., in the Grand Circuit, and Hamline. Minn., in the Great Western Circuit, was noted for smaller fields than was to have been expected and by the absence of some of the stars of both circuits. Some of the recent long, hard races, together with extremely hot weather, put a number of the Great Western Circuit stars out of commission. One of the advantages of the three-heat system prevailing so far on the Grand Circuit, with the exception of Poughkeepsie, was supposed to be the fact that the horses could easily be raced twice a week. This was according to the announcements of the press agents. A few owners tried it at Cleveland, but not many, for it was patent that one three-heat race a week was all that any race horse could stand. Such extreme speed has been attained by both trotters and pacers, more especially the latter, in these dashes, that it is a wonder the horses have stood it as well as they have. The method now is to go full tilt from the word "go," and the dashes have been surprising from a time standpoint. But it has evidently been hard on the horses, for only on the theory that very many of them have been knocked out, can the small fields at Charter Oak Park be explained. Any other cause would be a reflection on the good sense of the horsemen, for the public is deserving of consideration from both track owners and horse owners and the public, which turned out in large numbers at Charter Oak, must have been disap- pointed at the small fields. On one day with seven- teen thousand dollars distributed in purses, but eleven horses scored for the word. That was not fair to the public and the fault can not be ascribed to the management of the Hartford track. And we do not believe the owners would willfully disappoint the public. There were no small meetings in New- England to attract the owners, who felt they were up against a tough game, for racing has been a dead card in New England all the season, save at Read- ville and Hartford. The complaint for quite a time among trainers has been that the great speed in recent years has been of the horse-killing order. The change to three dashes does not seem to have improved things. Cer- tain writers ascribed all or 90 per cent of the good qualities of the trotter to the thoroughbred founda- tion more or less remote, generally generations away, yet few trainers of thoroughbreds attempt to run their horses more than once a week and then, as a rule, for a mile or less. It is doubtful if one out of a hundred could be tempted to run one of his horses in two races in one afternoon, to say nothing of three, no matter how great the inducement. Can it be that the thoroughbred which is responsible for the staying qualities of the trotter, according to some high authorities and with whom it is no secret we do not agree, is possessed of less stamina than the trotter for whose gameness he is responsible? The thoroughbred is a great horse, no question of that, and represents years of breeding, made possible by the best thought of earnest students of breeding, but great as he is, he is not capable of racing after the manner of the trotter, an evidence that the trot- ting breeder has improved on the material at hand. And it commences to look as though the light har- ness horse was not capable of standing the hammer- and-tongs style of going entailed by the three-heat, every heat a race plan. There are limitations to the gameness of the gamest horse. Has it been reached in the trotter? — Western Horseman. Reydelette, daughter of Rey Direct 2:10, and Sid- lette 2:22 by Sidney won a trotting race at Tiffin, O., recently, and took a record of 2:23%. This was her first race, and she is the first of the get of Rey Direct to get a standard record. A. H. Knight, who owns the old By Holly place, three miles north of Vallejo, has completed the restoration of the old mile track, and expects to make it the training quarters for many runners. He will ask the California Jockey Club for date meeting next spring after the season is end' Emeryville. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 29, 1906. VENICE DOG SHOW. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt ^ <■ ifrfi ^i fr <■ i|i i|i ifr ■!■ »fr ■> ,fr «t« $ »ft >|« ■!■ >ft »!»*>$ .ji ■;■ ,fr ■;■ ,ft ■;■ ft i|. ft >;< ty $« i|i »$ »> ifr ft ft >t« ft ft ft ft ft ft 't' 'I1 '!■ >j> ■!■ >t* 'V 'I' 'I' ft 'I' 'I' 'fr ft 't' 'I1 'I1 'I1 'I1 'I' 'I1 'I1 'I1 'I' 'I* Paul Peipers, President; Kingsley M. Stevens, Vice- President; W. K. Peasley, Vice-President; Ed Green- field, Vice-President; George R. Albers, Secretary; William Kennedy, Treasurer. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brooks presented the prizes to the winners. There was a large and interested audience present, each recipient of a trophy being applauded in turn by the throng of visitors. St. Bernards were a rather ordinary class, the best ones being the smooth coat Sir Violet, winners dogs, and Ch. Queen Regent, winners bitches. Neither dog was in proper skin condition. Lady Lord Harry, first puppies, may eventually turn out to be a pretty good one. Two Russian Wolfhounds were very good ones, the young dog Kubelik II (entered as Question Mark) being the best of the brace. Pointers had but three entries, Faith II, a rattling good all-round one being the best by far. Baldy is a handsomely bodied dog, but is a bit light in head and lacks the acceptable Pointer eye. He was shown in splendid condition. In English Setters, Dr. K., a typical looking dog, with head, neck, body and legs of more than passing quality, won over Togo Spy, a very good young dog, just a trifle too high in legs. Bonnie, the bitch, was in better condition than when shown in April and is far better than the average of Setter bitches seen on the bench. Ch. Shandon Ben ,a well-known bencher, easily distanced his field. Ben holds his own well and bids fair to continue to do so. Bob, first limit and re- serve winners, has a head near the mark for the breed and is a rather well-conformed type, but was shown in poor coat. The others benched were all on the leggy order. There were shown a total of three Pointers, three -English Setters and five Irish Setters. A quartet of Cockers were not above mediocrity. Two firsts and reserve winners were withheld. Collies, with Southport Philosopher and Southport Sphinx, two well-known benchers, in the lead, were not a large class. Sphinx turned her championship at this show. Maplemont Toby, a tricolor, was looked upon as a better one than Dos RoblesTowser, first puppies, novice and reserve winners. Toby has a far better head than Towser, who has a decided Borzoi prominence over the eyes. A large entry of Dalmatians could not produce a specimen that is more than a suggestion of the re- quirements of the standard for the breed. Bulldogs were a pleasing departure from general exhibits here, for they included several good ones. Moston Monarch is a large fawn-colored dog, one of the largest Bulldogs ever shown on the coast. He is an exception to the rule, for he is a good, big dog. His skull is excellent, head of the proper con- tour, good Bulldog eyes and expression. His lay- back and black mask are as good as the most en- thusiastic fancier would ask. In body, for a big one, he has well-rounded ribs, tucked-up loins and a roach back that stamps him as the right sort. His spread of forelegs and probably set hind legs give him a roll that can be noticed with but few dogs his size. The race between Enclifte Baron and Togo for secondary honors was a close one. Togo seems to have had the most admirers. In head, face and character the Vancroft dog looks to be a shade ahead of Baron. In matrons Uxbridge Marguerite, a neat brindle hitch, won without a struggle. Mar- guerite was shown in fine fettle. She is about the best bitch to-day on the coast and has a good rec- ord of wins. Naelcam British Lady is a well-fur- nished bitch. The puppies Glenwood Boatswain and Glenwood Eda are a pair of very promising young- sters. Balba is an excellent white bitch, her head, body and legs being above the average. Bull Terriers, with but few exceptions, were also an ordinary lot. Tedcote Wonder, winners, is a very large one, with a coarse head and thick jaws. The Comet, first novice, the best-headed and likeliest dog in the class, could have gone over him without causing much adverse comment. Mighty of the Lake is a very big dog, lacking the desired finish in head and with too much jaw muscle. Silkwood Mar- guerite proved to be the best one shown, a neat little bitch which went through her classes easily. The popular summer resort known as Venice of America proved a favorite selection for a bench show last week for three days, September 20th. 21st and 22d, when the show, under the auspices of the Southwestern Kennel Club, was held under the di- rect management of the following bench show com- mittee: Paul Piepers (chairman), Dr. L. W. Young, James Ewins, W. K. Peasley and J. W. Brooks (sec- retary-manager). For the success of the show, from the standpoint of big attendance and attention to the many necessary details that go to make a bench show smooth running and satisfactory to visitors and exhibitors alike, credit must be given Colonel J. WT. Brooks. The building in which the show was given is large and w7ell ventilated and almost an ideal place for a bench show. Spratts looked after the benching and feeding in top-notch style, as usual. The judging was by amateur talent, whose de- cisions generally were satisfactory. The judges and breeds allotted to each were; Mr. Philip C. Meyer of San Francisco, St. Bernards, Great Danes, Ches- apeake Bays, Mastiffs, Wolfhounds, Foxhounds, Grey- hounds, Bloodhounds and Cocker Spaniels; Mr. John P. Brown of Riverside, Cal., Fox Terriers, Irish Ter- riers and Airedales; Mr. G. F. Herr of Los Angeles, Boston Terriers; Mr. G. S. Halliwell of Boston, Mass., all other breeds. A pleasant feature of the affair was that a ladies' reception committee and the lady patronesses added much social distinction and aided materially in en- abling everybody to have a good time. The list of patronesses and the reception com- mittee, composed of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Ocean Park, Venice and Redondo society favorites, are as follows: Patronesses — Mrs. Dana Burks, Mrs. David Evans, Mrs. H .T. Hayes, Mrs. R. W. Armstrong, Mrs. Bert Orlando Bruce, Mrs. Mary S. Taylor, Mrs. R. A. Dalugge, Mrs. T. H. Dudley, Mrs. C. E. Gillon, Mrs. W. T. Gillis, Mrs. Roy Jones, Mrs. G. H. Hutton, Mrs. Force Parker, Mrs. A. Edward Robinson, Mrs. R. A. Phillips, Mrs. Tom Meldrum, Mrs. F. H. Taft, Mrs. E. J. Vawter, Mrs. M. H. Wagar, Mrs. A. F. Webster, Mrs. W. L. Wheatley, Mrs. C. E. Bernard, Mrs. Fred Limouze, Mrs. Frank Lawton and Mrs. George B. Culver. Reception committee — Mrs. J. W. Brooks, Mrs. O. H. Burbridge, Mrs. F. L. Talcott, Miss Amelia Gardner, Mrs. George Goldschmidt, Mrs. W. K. Peas- ley, Mrs. Dan McFarland, Miss Delia Buckley, Miss Genevieve Smith, Miss Kate Landt, Miss Alice Groff and Miss Dorothy Groff. Dr. L. W. Yougn was the veterinarian and W. E. Chute was superintendent. The regular prizes were very handsome ribbon awards, in the conventional show colors for the different winners. The specials comprised some tw-enty-three elegant and valuable cups and other articles that reflected credit on the efforts of the prize committee. The winning owners of several dogs can consider themselves very lucky, for a similar chance in easy competition may not soon occur. The complete list of prizes was re- ceived too late for publication in the premium list. They have the reputation of being slow down south in donating cup and other prizes. This will be borne out in the offering of a cup for the hest Pointer dog on the second or third day of the show. When they do send in their cups and specials, how- ever, they make up for lost time. The Pointer cup was not protested. In entries and general average of quality we no- ticed somewhat of a falling off that seems unac- countable, for the class of southern shows, notably so that of April last in Los Angeles, is generally most excellent. The fanciers and the material can be found down south to compare most favorably with any section on the coast. A total of 139 dogs entered was cut down by eight absentees. This was augmented by several dogs placed on exhibition, among them a very nice little Grirfin Bruxellois and a Yorkshire. A Corsican Sheepdog — if he is a correct type of such a breed — was apparently noth- i; ,_ more than a large and ugly dispositioned mon- grel. The total number of entries counted up 196. The officers of the Southwestern Kennel Club are: Three good French Bulldogs offset a laxity of quality in the Dachshunde class of five. Boston Terriers comprised the banner entry, 26 of these handsome and popular dogs being benched. The quality of the classes was good throughout. The Boston benches were the favorite section of the show to many ladies and their escorts. Ch. Bayside Chauncey could not be denied the tricolor and spe- cial for best. He was shown in good condition and is a Boston from tip to tail. Endcliffe Quaker, re- serve winners, first limit and open dogs, is a classy and stylish young dog. Conqueror and Jack are both fine specimens and had many friends. Colonel Billie, the puppy winner, is rather too long cast. Endcliffe Dorothy has the type in head and body and is of pleasing color. Jersey Lily, a neat-finished brindle, has improved, if anything, since the April show, where she won winners and the special. Had Anna Gift less white in the muzzle she might have gone higher, for this bitch is a rattling good headed black and white. Miss Checkers, first puppies, shows much class. There were a number of young un- cropped dogs benched. The Ascot Kennels and Glenwood Kennels entries were tastefully benched. Wandee Resist was handily the best in the smooth Fox Terriers. This dog has a long head and pun- ishing jaws, backed up by a beady terrier eye. His front is even and straight, nicely setting up a well- furnished body covered with a proper jacket. He won readily over Sabine Rustic. Sabine Rasper was absent. Sabine Favor is a very nice light bitch. With the exception of Sabine Rebus and Hampshire Catherine, the rest of the class were far below the average seen at a southern show. Two Irish Terriers were just a bit on the style that is liked. The dog Mickey O'Toole was handi- capped with very bad ear carriage, otherwise he was a good one. The Airedale classes were better than usually benched. Rock Prince is a large dog of the proper size and weight. His head, jaws and muzzle, coat, color and general make-up are very pleasing. End- cliffe Royalty, not quite so large in size, is also full of quality. The three bitches shown, while excel- lent all through, showed the effects of the warm climate on coat texture. A dog and two bitch pup- pies out of the same litter (ch. New King-Brighton Park Virginia) look as if they would develop into excellent Airedales. The Toy varieties were few in number, but of good merit. Awards. ST. BERNARDS (rough coats) — Puppy dogs and bitches— 1, Lady Lord Harry, Feilchenfeld Bros; 2, Duchess of Surrey, Feilchenfeld Bros.; 3, Queen, F. Waters. Novice bitches— 1, Silver Slipper, Feilchen- feld Bros. Limit bitches— 1, Countess Beulah, Feil- chenfeld Bros.; 2, Queen Bess, Mrs. Joe Zemansky. Open bitches— 1, ch. Queen Regent, Feilchenfeld Bros.; 2, Queen Bess. Winners bitches— 1, ch. Queen Regent; res. Queen Bess. ST. BERNARDS (smooth coats) — Novice bitches — 3, Lady Snow, Feilchenfeld Bros.; 1 and 2 withheld. Limit dogs and bitches— 1, Sir Violet Jr., Feilchen- feld Bros. Open dogs and bitches — 1, ch. Sir Violet, Feilchenfeld Bros. Winners— 1, Sir Violet Jr., res. Sir Violet. GREAT DANES— Open dogs— Absent Duke, Mrs. C. H. Ellison. RUSSIAN WOLFHOUNDS— Open dogs and bitch- es—1, Question Mark (Kubelik II), C. C. Curtis; 2, Olga, C. C. Curtis. POINTERS— Puppy dogs — 1, Laddie Mac, O. Mc- Clure. Novice dogs— 1, Baldy, Miss Harry Burt; 2, Laddie Mac. Limit and open dogs— 1, Baldy. Winners— 1, Baldy; res. Laddie Mac. Open and winners bitches— 1, Faith II, W. J. Morris. ENGLISH SETTERS — Novice dogs — 1, Togo Spy, T. O. Pierce. Limit dogs— 1, Dr. R., Kenneth Preuss; 2, Togo Spy. Open dogs— 1, Dr. K. Winners dogs— 1, Dr. K.; res. Togo Spy. Novice and limit bitches — Absent, Dolly Gray, K. Preuss. Open and winners bitches — 1, Bonnie, G. D. Roach. IRISH SETTERS — Puppy and novice dogs — 1, Duke, M. D. Cahill. Limit dogs— 1, Bob, J. E. Gray. Open dogs— 1, ch. Shandon Ben, Paul Peipers. Win- ners dogs — 1, ch. Shandon Ben; res. Bob. Limit, open and winners bitches — 1, Lady Betty, J. M. Hunter; 2, Beauty, M. D. Cahill. COCKER SPANIELS— Puppy dogs, any color— 1, withheld; 2, De Luxe, J. L. Le Berthon. Novice dogs, black — 1, withheld; 2, De Luxe. Limit dogs, black — 1, Rags, F. J. Frowiss; absent Bob, C. C. Knight. Winners dogs, black — 1, Rags, res. withheld. Puppy bitches, any color; novice bitches, black — 1, Dot, Saturday, September 29, 190C] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ;i H. Bauni. Open, bitches, black— 1, Roxie, M. E. Hecht. Winners withheld. COLLIES i sable and white — Puppy dogs 1, Dos Robles Towser, Dos Robles Kennels; 2, Dos Robles Rowland; 3. Laddie Reid Russell, J. E. Russell. Novice dogs— 1, Dos Robles Towser; 2, Dos Robles Rowland; absent, General Dix; E. C. Hillman. Limit dogs— 1, Laddie, S. J. Whitmore. Open dogs— 1, Southport Philosopher, Wm. Ellery; 2, Laddie. Win- ners dogs— 1, Southport Philosopher, res. Dos Ro- bles Towser. Novice bitches— 1, Bonnie S. W Burns. Limit bitches— 1, Flossie, J. J. Musgrove Open bitches — 1, Southport Sphinx, Wm. Ellery. Win ners bitches— 1, Southport Sphinx, res. Bonnie. No vice and limit dogs, other than sable and white— 1 Maplemont Toby, .Mr. & Mrs. S. M. Cox. DALMATIANS— Puppy dogs— 1, Dick Harris, Zue G. Peck. Limit dogs — 1, Duke, C. C. Rohrer. Open dogs— 1, Coach, Z. G. Peck; 2, Pat, W. A. White; 3, Duke, v. h. c. Jack, G. J. Kanonse; h. c. Sport, J. W. Battels. Winners dogs — 1, Coach, res. Pat. Puppy bitches — 1, Daisy, L. L. Bricker; 2, Juanita, E. B. Harris; 3, Lady, C. C. Lamb; res. Queen, A. Bricker. Novice bitches — 1, Nellie, Z. G. Peck. Limit bitches — 1. Judie Girl, Z. G. Peck; 2, Miss Nemo, E. F. Snow- den. Open bitches — 1, Dottie, Z. G. Peck; 2, Spot, L. L. Bricker; 3, Reta, W. R. Walton Jr. Winners bitches — 1, Dottie, res. Spot. BULLDOGS; Puppy dogs. — 1, Glenwood Boatswain, Airs. Phil C. Meyer; Absent Lasco, Mrs. C. B. Bergin. Novice dogs — Absent Lasco. Limit dogs — 1, Mos- ton Monarch, Geo. B. McLean; 2, Endcliffe Baron, Mrs. Phil C. Meyer; 3, Togo, Vancroft Kennels. Open dogs — 1, Moston Monarch; 2, Togo. Winners dogs — 1, Moston Monarch, res. Endcliffe Baron. Puppy bitches — 1, Glenwood Eda, Mrs. Phil C. Meyer; 2, Ping Leen, H. F. Dryden. Novice bitches — 1, Nael- cam British Lady, Chas. E. McLean. Limit bitches — 1, Uxbridge Marguerite, Jas. Ewius; 2, Balba, G. B. McLean. Open bitches — 1, Uxbridge Marguerite. Winners bitches — 1, Uxbridge Marguerite, res. Nael- cam British Lady. FRENCH BULLDOGS.— Open dogs and bitches— 1, Due de Bordeaux, Mrs. E. E. Edenhoff; 2, Glenwood Margot, Phil C. Meyer Jr.; 3, Boulette, Mrs. E. E. Edenhoff. BULL TERRIERS— Puppy dogs— 1, Mighty of the Lake, Dr. W. H. Watkins; 2, Chief, Mrs. Chas. Meyers; 3, The Miller, Mrs. E. C. Laux; v. h. c. Billy Wonder, Mrs. S. A. Shook; h. c. Jack, Chas. V. Easton. Novice dogs — 1, The Comet, E. C. Laux; 2, Chief, 3, Duke, A. R. Copeland; h. c. Jack. Limit dogs — 1, Tedcote Wonder, 2 Duke; absent Wood- lawn Baron, .Mrs. Chas. R. Thorburn. Open dogs — 1 Tedcote \Vonder, 2 Duke, 3 withheld; absent Wood- lawn Baron. Winner's dogs — 1 Tedcote Wonder, res. Mighty of the Lake. Puppy bitches — 1 Silkwood Marguerite, Mrs. E. Needham; 2 Shamrock Queen, V. McGilroy. Limit bitches. — 1 Silkwood Marguerite, 2 Shamrock Queen, 3 Peggy O'Moore, Margaret C. Norris, h. c. Ola, J. B. Adair. Open bitches — 1 Silkwood Marguerite, 2 Shamrock Queen. Winners bitches — 1 Silkwood Marguerite, res. Shamrock Queen. BOSTON TERRIERS — Puppy dogs — 1 Col. Billie, Jno. Bradbury; 2 El Mundo Ben, C. W. Pendleton; 3 Glenwood Playboy, Phil C. Meyer. Novice dogs — 1 Conqueror, E. T. Morgan; 2 Jack, Kenneth E. Preuss; 3 Glenwood Chum, Phil C. Meyer. Limit dogs — 1 Endcliffe Quaker, Ascot Kennels; 2 Con- queror, 3 Jack. Open -dogs— 1 Ch. Bayside Chauncey, 2 Endcliffe Quaker, 3 Conqueror, v. h. c. Jack. Open dogs (22 and under 28 pounds) — 1 Endcliffe Dictator, Ascot Kennels, 2 Assinippi, L. P. Ramsay. Winners dogs — 1 Ch. Bayside Chauncey, res. Endcliffe Quaker. Puppy bitches — 1 Miss Checkers, Miss W. K. Hays; 2 Queen, Mrs. H. S. Duffleld; 3 Glenwood Mischief, Phil C. Meyer. Novice bitches— 1 Endcliffe Dorothy, Ascot Kennels; 2 Ascot Ramona, Ascot Kennels; 3 Anna Gift, Mrs. Frankie F. Turner. Limit bitches— 1 Jersey Lily, Ascot Kennels; 2 Anna Gift, 3 Vixen, E. J. Morgan. Open bitches — 1 Endcliffe Dorothy, 2 Jersey Lily, 3 Anna Gift. Open bitches (22 and under 28 pounds) — 1 Miss Victor, M. L. Cooper; 2 Ascot Nancy, Ascot Kennels. Winners bitches — 1 Endcliffe Dorothy, res. Jersey Lily. FOX TERRIERS (smooth coats) — Puppy dogs — 1 Peter Pan, H. F. Wilson; 2 British M. P., Richard Thomas. Novice dogs — 1 Sabine Rebus, Hampshire Kennels; 2 British M. P. Limit dogs— 1 and 2 with- held, 3 Cigars, Geo. W. Hinsdale; absent Sabine Ras- per,' Hampshire Kennels. Open dogs— 1 Wandee Resist, W. W. Stettheimer; 2 Sabine Rustic, Hamp- shire Kennels. Winners dogs — 1 Wandee Resist, res. Sabine Rebus. Puppy bitches — 1 Hampshire Cather- ine, 2 Kascimo Lovette. Limit bitches— 1 Sabine Favor, Mrs. W. K. Peasley. Open bitches— 1 Sabine Favor. Winners bitches— 1 Sabine Favor, res. Hamp- shire Catherine. IRISH TERRIERS— Puppy dogs— 1 Mickey O'Toole. C \ Holcomb. \..vicc (logs— 1 Mickey Ol Limit dogs and bitches— 1 Belfast Rose, Mrs. S. A. Shook; 2 Mickey O'Toole. Winners dogs and bitches— 1 Belfast Rose, res. Mickey O'Toole. AIREDALE TERRIERS— Puppy dogs— 1 Soldier of Fortune, Percy L. Harley. Novice dogs — 1 Monte Cristo, Percy L. Harley. Limit dogs— 1 Rock Prince, Sirerra Kennels. Open dogs— 1 Rock Prince, 2 End- cliffe Royalty. Geo. C. Thomas. Winners dogs— 1 Rock Prince, res. Endcliffe Royalty. Puppy bitches — 1 Bonnie Briar, Percy L. Harley; 2 Dusky Rose, Percy L. Harley. Novice bitches— 1 Bonnie Briar. 2 Dusky Rose, Percy L. Harley. Open bitches— 1 Endcliffe Tloss. Geo. S. Thomas. Winners, bitches— 1 End- cliffe Floss, res. Bonnie Briar. DASCHUNDES— Open dogs and bitches— 1 Lager, Geo. Thayer, 2 Ann Hauser, Dr. L. W. Young; 3 Gretel, Geo. Thayer. PUGS. — Open dogs and bitches— 1 Trixie, W. A. Stover. TOY POODLES. — Limit, open and winners, dogs and bitches — 1 Tiny. C. Rupp. .MALTESE TERRIERS.— Open dogs and bitches- Monkey, Mrs. G. Wiley Wells. JAPANESE SPANIELS.— Open dogs and bitches- Absent, Jap Lakola, Mrs. Frank W. Covey. ENGLISH TOY SPANIELS.— Open dogs and bitches, black and tan — 1 Greenwood Brother, Mrs. Mary Simonds. Chihuahuas — Open dogs and bitches — 1 Zeno, R. A. Dalugge. Special Awards. Best St. Bernard bitch — Ch. Queen Regent. Best Setter — Irish Setter Ch. Shandon Ben. Best Cocker Spaniel — Rags. Best dog or bitch in puppy class, Dot. Best Collie — Southport Philosopher. Dalmatians — Best dog, Coach. Best dog or bitch under one year old, Daisy. English Bulldog — Best shown, Uxbridge Marguerite. Best puppy, Glenwood Eda. Best French Bulldog — Due de Bordeaux. Best Bull Terrier dog — Tedcote Wonder. Best Bull Terrier bitch, Silkwood Marguerite. Boston Terriers — Best dog or bitch under one year old, Miss Checkers. Best novice bitch, Endcliffe Dorothy. Best bitch shown, Endcliffe Dorothy. Best dog shown, Ch. Bayside Chauncey. Best Fox Terrier dog, Wandee Resist. Best bitch, Sabine Favor. Best Airedale — Rock Spring. Best Dachshunde — Lager. Best Toy shown — Toy Poodle, Tiny. Best Pointer dog — Baldy. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB NOTES. [Continued From Last Week.] The following rules are for the guidance of clubs and not to be published in the premium list. American Kennel Club Rules Governing Clubs. Holding Shows. (Copyrighted), Section 8 of By-Laws. Rule I. — The following rules governing clubs hold- ing shows are published for the guidance of Bench Show Committees only, publication in premium lists and catalogues not permitted. Rule II. — Any person or persons acting in any of- ficial capacity, paid or unpaid, including that of Judge, Secretary, Superintendent, Steward, Clerk of a Show or as an officer or member of a Bench Show- Committee of any club holding a show in the United States of America, under any rules antagonistic to the American Kennel Club, shall be disqualified and debarred from all privileges of the American Kennel Club. Rule III. — Any active member of the American Kennel Club may hold a show under American Ken- nel Club rules, provided it abides by all rules of the American Kennel Club. Rule IV. — The use of a club's name for show pur- poses cannot be transferred to any other body or person. Rule V. — Applications for dates must be filed with the Secretary of the American Kennel Club for ap- proval by the Executive Board or such sub-committee as may be empowered to grant dates, subject to final indorsement of the premium list by the Secretary, of which a copy in duplicate must be submitted for approval before publication Rule VI. — No premium list is valid without this in- dorsement, which must be printed in such list at the head of "Rules Governing Dog Shows.'' One copy of the premium list must be forwarded to the American Kennel Club immediately after publication and before distribution. Penalty for non-compliance, $1 per day. Rule VII. — The duration of a show shall not ex- ceed four days. Applications for dates must be ac- companied by a fee of $25, which shall be forfeited in the event of the show not being held. Rule Vlli. — Entries shall close not less than seven days prior to the first day of the show No altera- tion of the advertised date of closing shall be al- lowed. Penalty for accepting entries after adver- tised date, $5 for each entry. Rule IX. — The date of closing of entries of any show is an official part of that show, and a person eligible to make entries must be in good standing at the time of the closing of its entries. No entries can be accepted in the name of an agent only. Penalty for each entry, $2. Rule X. — No entries can be accepted from any person who is not in good standing. A list of such persons must be obtained from the Secretary of the American Kennel Club before the closing of the en- tries. No person under sentence of suspension, dis- qualification or expulsion can be employed in any official capacity, or exhibit, or give or take a prize, or act as agent for any exhibitor, or show a dog in any judging ring. Penalty for violation, $5 for each offense. Rule XL — The premium list must contain the dog show rules of the American Kennel Club; also a list of the officials under whose management the dog show is to be held, who, with the exception of the paid employes, shall be held responsible for the pay- ment of all prizes within sixty days of the last day of the show, in default of which the said officials shall be suspended or disqualified for such time as the American Kennel Club shall determine. Rule XII. — All claims against a club for unpaid prizes shall be outlawed after the expiration of six months from the last day of the closing of such show. Rule XIII. — No special prize can be accepted or offered by a club after the opening of a show. The show officials will be held responsible for the payment of all special prizes advertised in the pre- mium list or catalogue. All prizes must be in accordance with description in the premium list. Prizes of gold or silver must be of the purity of United States coin. If money prizes are offered, a fixed amount for each prize must be stated. Rule XIV. — In default of the payment of prize moneys within sixty days of the last day of a show, the officials of such show, except paid employes, shall be suspended for such time as the American Kennel Club shall determine, or disqualified. No claim against a club for unpaid prizes shall, however, be valid unless filed with the Secretary of the Amer- ican Kennel Club within six months of the last day of the show held by such club. Rule XV. — Every show must provide a printed cat- alogue, in which are given all particulars required of exhibitors in entering dogs, as provided in Section 6, Rules V, VI and VII, of the "Rules Governing Dog Shows." It must also contain a list of the officers under whose management the show is held. Rule XVI. — A catalogue, marked with the winnings and duly certified to by the secretary or superin- tendent, must be filed with the American Kennel Club within seven days after the closing of the show. Penalty, $1 per day. Rule XVII. — The following rule must be observed in the arrangement of said catalogue: The name of the dog and registration number immediately follow the catalogue number. If a dog is listed, then the word "Listed" must follow after the name of the dog, after which the name of the exhibitor should be given, followed by further particulars, as called for in Rule V, Section 6. The catalogue must be in book form, and not exceed in surface size 6x9 inches, .nor less than 5x8 inches. Rule XVIII. — A club may assume the responsibility of collecting and forwarding to the American Ken- nel Club any listing fees, which fact must be stated in the premium list. Such fees collected must be forwarded to the American Kennel Club within seven days from closing of show, accompanied by a com- plete list of same. Penalty for non-compliance, $1 per day. Rule XIX. — Upon notification from the S< of the American Kennel Club that the: u THE BREEDER AND SFORTJMAN [Saturday, September 29, 1906. unlisted dogs, the show club must pay for same within fourteen (14) days after such notice, in de- fault of which said club shall be suspended. The amount deposited with the application for dates cannot be applied as payment of said fees. Rule XX. — Every show must have a qualified vet- erinary surgeon, who shall be in attendance, and no dog shall be benched without having been exam- ined and passed by him, and his initials certifying that fact placed against each individual entry on the identification paper. Failing to comply with this rule, if protest is made and sustained, the club will be fined $5 for each offense. Rule XXI. — In the event of a protest being filed in accordance with Rule XVIII, Section 6, of the Dog Show Rules, the Show Committee shall at once meet and decide upon it, giving both sides the op- portunity to be heard together, and its decision ren- dered in writing. Rule XXII. — If a protest is lodged subsequent to the show, it must be decided by the committee within twenty days from its receipt. Five days' notice of the date and place of the meeting for that purpose must be given to all parties interested, and decision rendered as above. Rule XXIII. — The Bench Show Committee may sus- pend any person for misconduct at its show, notice of which must be forwarded within twenty-four hours to the Secretary of the American Kennel Club, who will refer it to the Executive Board at its first meet- ing for action. Rule XXIV. — The Secretary of the American Ken- nel Club must enforce penalties for violation of rules, and reserve same from deposit made with ap- plication for dates. Rule XXV. — No entry shall be accepted of any puppy under six months of age or without date of birth, breeder, sire or dam, either for competition or exhibition. Penalty for violation, fine of $5 for each entry. Rule XXVI. — A dog wrongly entered cannot be transferred by the show officials. Penalty, $5. Rule XXVII. — For any violation of the rules not otherwise specified, or for conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the American Kennel Club, such ac- tion may be taken and penalty imposed as may be deemed proper. Rule XXVIII. — Such regulations or additional rules may be adopted for the government of any show as shall be considered necessary, provided they do not conflict with any of these official rules. Respectfully submitted, Committee on Constitution and Rules. EDWARD BROOKS (Chairman). G. MUSS-ARNOLT. DWIGHT MOORE. A. P. VREDENBDRGH. DUCK HUNTING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Any casual glance at the formidable roster of Southern California gun clubs, established and pros- pective, cannot fail to father the thought that this will prove a particularly bad year to be a duck. For a quarter century past the death rate of the web-footed population has increased at a rate that might conservatively be called alarming, states Ed- win L. Hedderly, until at present, it is difficult to conceive of a more unhealthy trade than that plied by the broad billed brethren of the bright wings and beautiful coloring, between the Arctic and the realms of perpetual summer. Persecuted before their birth by the rascally egg hunters, those "sedge-wallopers," whose day's work is poorly done unless they have robbed a hundred nests for the albumen factories; given never a day's peace from the time of their birth, the lot of the ducks is not an enviable one; and the only cause for wonderment is that any are left to tell the tale of millions that once were. All the efforts of State and United States to pro- tect the waterfowl by shooting seasons established, fall far short beside the untrammeled infanticide of the egg hunters, whose efforts surpass in devilish exterminative effect the entire aggregate of the sportsmen's guns from Cape Flattery to the Ever- glades; from the Chesapeake to California. So, after all, the chief menace of the shooter's best feathered friends is not the sportsmen, as some v.ho never shoulder guns would make those who do believe. Nor would it take much effort to convince any fair-minded person that but for the sportsman ani Ms clubs the markets "would even now have :w.; an end of all waterfowl with their candle- b urning-at-bcth-ends methods of robbing the nests d exterminating the breeding stock. If there is a salvation for the water birds, it must needs be found in the efforts of these powerful associations of moneyed men, who have the influence and the in- clination to compel protective legislation of a kind, and applying it in the places where it can accom- plish some real good. Hopeful, therefore, is the most fitting word to de- scribe the situation in Southern California at present. Each season has seen a great and substantial in- crease in the number and activity of the local sports- men's organizations, and they have even gone so far as to dictate in no uncertain terms the needs of further protection for the game. It was at their request that the limit was placed at fifty, and a movement for still further reduction is in contem- plation, several clubs having already posted by-laws to that effect. In view of these facts, no one can deny the integrity of their intentions, or the value of the good work they are doing. In providing great natural resting places for the fowl, whereon they may feed and wax fat five days in each week, and curtailing the raids of the pot hunters, the clubs are doing yeoman service again; and never has the fact been noticed more generally than this year. Each summer more are leaving their ponds stand, thereby affording the local ducks a chance to breed in undisturbed security — an oppor- tunity they have not been slow to make use of, either. It was in recognition of this principle that some of the clubs kept most of their wrater on during the summer, and if further argument be needed to prove the wisdom of the practice, it can readily be found by a visit to these places, for the ponds are alive with ducks of nearly every variety, and most of them were born there. More birds stayed over than usual, and the result, to a duck hunter, is eminently satisfac- tory. Nor does the good of maintaining ponds through- out the summer cease with benefit to the ducks. All manner of snipe remain in that event, and at the present writing there are dozens of the Wilson or Jack variety on the Canvasback ponds, apparently having bred there during the early summer months in defiance of the popular idea that the birds migrate. Given a suitable place to raise their young and they will remain here. In one day (last Sunday) big and little curlew, marlins, dowitchers, jacksnipe, stilts, yellow-legs, least sandpipers, and avocets and bronze curlew were seen on one little ten-acre pond where the water had receded sufficiently to give the waders free access to their favorite food. It is only a matter of a few years when the shooting of bay snipe will take equal rank with dove hunting in the Pacific Coast sportsmen's favor. It is already an established game in the East, with a season opening in midsum- mer; and very pretty fun the Atlantic scattergunners make of it, shooting out of sand-pits over snipe de- coys. Bearing in mind these many things that the gun clubs are doing for the preservation of sport, it is with interest that one follows their activity at the present. It seems as if every available piece of land has already been taken up, and preliminary steps taken to transform it into a duck preserve. The existing clubs are very busily improving the less than three months of grace that intervene be- fore the opening bombardment of October 15th, and are spending money building new houses, throwing up levees, drilling wells, putting in blinds and a hundred other things. The newer clubs are wonder- ing whether they are "in the flight," and learning for the first time of the many unforseen expenses that confront the establishers of a "duck ranch" — and they are plenty, too. Of new clubs there are many. The splendid shoot- ing enjoyed by the clubs in the Chico country last year has made that section in particular bemand, and no less than six new propositions have been fioate there. ' The Chico Land alia Water Company's big new clubhouse was finished during the summer and a celebration marked the day when possession of it was taken. Not satisfied with the fine shooting, John Hauerwaas, who is officiating as commissary for the Chico in the absence of Ed. Goiter in Europe, has laid off a number of new ponds, one including half a hundred acres of water. The plan is to use this as a reserve pond. It was generally noticed last season that the Chico contingent was hammer- ing away without cessation during times when some of the other clubs were aiwaiting the flights. Their big reserve ponds draw many ducks, and the keeper rides about between movements of the sprigs off the ocean, putting up these stragglers and making a continuous performance of the morning bombard- ment. To make this scheme work, a vast amount of land is necessary, so as to have enough distance between the ponds in order that the shooting will not raise all the birds at once. The Chico Club has 4S0 acres, and farmed quite a little this summer. Tony Rodriguez, who looks after the interests of the Christopher Land and Water Company on the ground, has been raising new levees all summer, and by the opening of the season will have rather more of the club's acreage under water than last year, when the land was not used to the best ad- vantage. Work on the Westminster, Golden West and ad- jacent clubs has begun already, and within a month there will be considerable water in their ponds, some minor changes having been intrusted to Charlie Waters, who is the only man in this end of the State who keeps three clubs at once. The Westminster and Golden West clubhouses adjoin, and another is to be added to the duck village this summer. Last season the Olympic Land and Water Com- pany started in the duck business on an eighty-acre tract north of the Green-Wing. Subsequently it bought the adjoining eighty on the north, and has now let contracts for shrowing up levees upon a part of it. This club will derive much water from a twelve-inch well now being put down, and expects to have its ponds in fine shape by the opening of the season. A number of big wells are being put down in the Chico country. The Green-Wing, Chico. Sunset, Canvasback and Olympic are drawing most of their water, or reckoning upon doing so, from wells of ten-inch or larger bore, down in some places 500 feet. The Green-Wing Land and Water Company, whose holdings are just east of the Chico, has not begun its clubhouse as yet, but has advertised for bids upon an elaborate structure to contain individual sleep- ing rooms, billiard room, club room, and all the mod- ern conveniences. The probable cost is $6,000. There are only a handful of members in on this 160-acre proposition, Gen. C. F. A. Last, Aug. Marquis, Jacob Fieber, Jacob Adloff, Aug. Winstel and George Briggs of the Needles being the roster at present. Some time ago the clubs in the Chico country banded themselves together to secure and defray the construction of a party drainage ditch to take care of their waste waters, and have earned the ever- lasting gratitude of the few ranchers thereabouts by doing so. It is proposed to start this ditch at the lower corner of the Olympic Club and carry it in a southwesterly direction, following the roads, to the salt slough on the Loniita Club, where it will empty into the ocean. Inundated roads and tedious passages to and from cars will thus be averted. As there is more or less surface alkali on all the land tributary to the ditch, clubmen and ranchers will welcome the opportunity it gives to leach out their land, fresh water being the only known method of successfully preparing alkaline ground for culti- vation. It is necessary, however, that the water be frequently changed, otherwise the alkaline salts will precipitate by evaporation. Old timers below West- minster say that part of Orange county was a gar- den spot before the big floods of the SO's which bore down vast quantities of alkali from the barren plains above and deposited them upon the ranchers' fields. A syndicate of San Pedro sportsmen recently pur- chased sixty acres north and west of Smeltzer for duck ranch purposes, and a quartet of local gunners acquired a strip 300 feet wide and a quarter mile long between Sunset and Lomita clubs, thinking to declare in on the shooting thereby. W. H. Neiswen- der and several other Los Angeles gentlemen, a dozen in all, have bought twenty acres between the Lomita and Golden West Clubs for shooting pur- poses. In fact, the demand for duck shooting has provided a ready market for waste land at prices that good, arable acreage will not bring nearer to town. Close to $200 an acre has already been paid by sporsmen-investors, and it now seems as if every available plot had been taken up. E. W. Murphy and associates are forming a new club on a piece of land adjoining the Newport Club below Huntington Beach, being farther inland than the organization named. The Pacific, Green- head and other clubs in that vicinity will make some new ponds this summer, and expect to uncap their wells in a week or two at most. It was estimated a few days ago that there will be, in all, not far from fifteen hundred acres of marsh upon which the water fowl may disport themselves this winter in the Bolsa and Chico sections alone. But for the clubs, there could not have been ten acres of this water. The moral draws itself. Saturday, September 29, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN IS ! THE FARM I * •;■ •}-:-*:«m— > ♦ »:«m» ^*:« •!*•:• >:«:«:. * * $ -><. $ .:-.;..:. mule saved the horse. Not long ago a singular incident oc- curred at the brickyard at Seabrook, Fla.. illustrating a faculty in animals which closely approximates reason. There are in the yard a horse and mule which are much attached to each other, the mule especially show- ing attachment to the horse. After work hours they are turned loose on the high ground formed bj the canal bank through the marsh, flanked on one side by marsh land which is not firm enough for them to walk over, and on the other by a deep canal with steep banks. The other evening they were turned loose as usual. Not long afterward the hand who lodged in a little house by the brick kiln heard a most un- earthly bray. At first he paid but lit- tle attention to it, recognizing that it was the mule's unmusical voice. Soon it was repeated even more atartlingly than before. Leaving his aupper the colored man went to the door, and looking up the bank saw the mule standing on the verge of the canal with every indication of in- tense alarm. He repeated the bray, and the man ran towards him. When he came near the animal made a sound expressive of delight, but re- mained looking into the canal. The cause was soon found. The horse in grazing too near the canal had slipped in and with only his head out of water was vainly struggling to climb the steep bank. With diffi- culty he was finally brought to a place at the bridge where he con) helped out, the mule accompanying the process with every ma light Without the mules intelligent call for help, the horse, a valuable one, would have been lost. We have often Warranted to C/ve Satisfaction. Gombauit's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Curb, Splint. Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and otber bony tumors. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all , Bunches from Horses or Cattle, As a Human Remedy for Rheumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat, etc, it is invaluable. Xvery bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is Warranted to (rive satisfaction, price $1.50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent by ex- press, eharffcs raid, with full directions fur its use. t^TSend for descriptive circulars, testimonials, etc. Address The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0. heard of horse sense, but in this case the mule certainly exhibited a high degree of it. When Professor Cooke was at the Colorado Agricultural College he bought half a carload of gluten meal peri mental purposes. He fed herd oi cows and noted the results with gi - al i are. The milk began al once to increase in quantity and improve in quality. When the ■ ad lasted a week it was thought that if it would do every time what it had done so far eighty dollars a Ten could be paid for it. Then one morning the best cow in the bunch was found dead and examination show- ed the others to be in high fever. The dead cow's liver was enormously en- larged. This explained the trouble. The liver is a part of the body that deals with fat in the food. The cream gluten meal was very rich in fat and the four pounds a day contained more fat than the liver could handle. An extra amount of fat had been thrown into the milk in the endeavor of the bj item to rid itself of the surplus. Bui it was at the expense of health and the other cows would have soon succumbed had the feeding continued. GAMES b SPORTS All are provided for in our largi I \s Department Here are a few articles which may suggi a need which we shall be happy to ' ard ' Playing Cards, ioc, 20c, 25c. and 50c. per pack, in assorted finishes. Cribbage Boards, Poker Chips, Dice Clips, Dice in all colors. Dog Collars, largest a iortment in the city; licenses put on free; Dog Rei N ml .: 51 three heights, 9 in., 55.00 ; 12 in., S6.00 ; 15 in., 57.00. Swedish Dog 5kin 1 oats for sportsmen and auto- mobilists. Automobile Gauntlets ami Driving Gloves. BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk r\ THE "OLD GLORY" AUCTION GREATEST OF ALL LIGHT HARNESS HORSE SALES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY November 26 to December 7,1906 Consignments from California solicited. The present excellent demand in the East assures most satisfactory results. Address FASIG*TIPTONCOM PANY. Madison Square Garden. New York City $7,000 Guaranteed $7,000 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 7 Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1906. To Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old. Entries to Close Thursday, November 1st, 1906 ONLY $2 TO NOMINATE MARE. $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions. MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: is Named the Dam of Winner $3000 for Three=Year=Old Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry of Three=Year=01d Trot. $1250 for Two=Year=OId Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Trot. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three-Year=01d Trot when Mare was bred. ENTRANCE AND PAYMENTS — 82 to nominate mare on November 1st, 1906, wh 1907. $5 November lot, 1907. S10 on Yearling's, April 1st, 1908. $10 on Two-Year-Ol STAB.TING PAYMENTS — $25 to start In the Two-Year-old Pace. $35 to start In Three- Year-Ola Trot. All Starting" Payments to be made ten days before the first da Nominators must designate when making* payments to start whether the horse en Colts that start at two years old are not barred from starting again in the three- $1000 for Three-Year-Old Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Pace. $750 for Two=Year=01d Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Pace. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=01d Pace when Mare was bred. en name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given. $5 April 1st, ds, April 1st, 1909. $10 on Three-Year-Olds, April 1st, 1910. the Two-Year-Old Trot. $35 to start in the Three-Year-Old Pace. $50 to start in the y of the meeting' at which the race is to take place, tered is a trotter or pacer, year-old divisions. CONDITIONS: The races for two-year-olds will be mile heats, 2 In 3, and for three-year-olds 3 In 5. Distance for two-year-olds, 150 yards; for three-year-olds, 100 yards. If a mare proves barren or slips or has a dead foal or twins, or If either the mare or foal dies before April 1, 1908, her nominator may sell or transfer his nom- ination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; but there will be no return of a payment, nor will any entry be liable for more than amount paid In or contracted for.. In entries, the name, color and pedigree of mare must be given; also the name of the horse to which she was bred in 1906. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid In. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. The Association is liable for J7000, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred in pacing horses. Right reserved to declare off or reopen these Stakes in case the number of entries received is not satisfactory to the Board of Directors. Money divided in each division of the Stake, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. There will be no more moneys in each division than there are starters. Entries open to the world. Membership in the Association not required to enter, but no horse, wherever owned, will be allowed to start until the owner has become a member. Write for Entry Blanks to F. W. KELLE7, Secretary, E. P. HEALD, President. 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Frmn 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 29, 1906. Smith Hammerless and Ejector Guns Also Hunter One Trigger Won This Year's Grand American Handicap competitors Also Won Grand Eastern Handicap iHunterOne Trigger) SEND FOR CATALOGUE Hunter Arms Co., - - Fulton, N. Y. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: 2330 Alameda Ave., Cor. Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co., Ithaca Gun Co., Gray & Davis, Smith & Wesson, E. C. Cook &. Bto., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Hamilton Rifle Co. GUNS RIFLES AND SPORTING GOODS. The 0. A. BREMER=LEWIS CO. Otto A. Bremer, late of S20 Kearnv St.; Thos. L. Lewis 140 Van Ness Avenue Repairing of all Kinds Done Quickly CAMPBELL'S EMOL.LIO IODOFORM Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1892. Every horse owner who values his stock should constantly have a supply of it on hand. It im- proves and keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your grocers or dealers for it. Positively cures Colic, Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co., C. P. Kertel, Pres., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal. GALL CURE For GALL BACKS and SHOUL- DERS, CRUPPER SORES and SAD- DLE GALLS there is none superior. The horse CAN BE WORKED AS USUAL. For BARBED "WIRE CUTS, CALKS, SCRATCHES, Blood Poisoned SORES, ABRASIONS of the SKIN it has no equal. Its use will absolutely prevent Blood Poisoning. In this respect there is no Gall Cure offered which can justly even claim to be a competitor. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit of success, and notwith- standing the fact that comparatively little has been done in the way of ad- vertising, the sales of 1900 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Cure preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL CUR E OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is a quick and sure cure for thos e troublesome skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay u p race horses. All Trainers Should Keep It in Their Stables PRICE:— 3 OZ. BOX 25c; 7 OZ. BOX 50c; 1 LB. BOX, $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Mfrs., W. 412 Madison Street, Chicago, 111 Sold by all Dealers in Harness and Turf Goods. If not in stock ask them to write anv Jobber for it. VICTOR VERILHAC, Prop. JAMBS M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and texercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars. Isnl mmnh M\ing\ Why trade off or sell at a beggarly price a good horse just because he "goes lame," "throws a curb" or develops some other blemish? There is nothing in the way of Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Windpuffs or Bunches which will not yield readily and permanently to treatment with OUINN'S OINTMEh the last two vears 1 hav I oughly atdiirerent tim. . \ dy of the kind 1 have ever Cried. 1 ^nt br 0:0!. ffilic- *~ slraalMj, lejHniunlili Dr. K. H. Davenport, a prominent physician of Sheridan lnd., '" s: I have u-ed a number of remedies for the reinovnl of , splints, thiekeiwd tendons and tisstiey o-nerully. bat for it been without Qulnn's Ointment. I have tested It thor- ,y witlv nit he>ii:im.'v ih it it 13 tlv; <■■ lv reliable reme ' p ,00 per bottle. Sold bv ■■..,:-_.-- W. B, Eddy & Go.. Whitehall. N.Y. Futurity Stake Payments Due October 2, 1906 $5 EACH ON WEANLINGS Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes No. 6 $7,000 Guaranteed 1906 For Foals of Mares Covered in 1905. Foals Born in To Trot or Pace at 2 Years Old in 1908 And at 3 Years Old in 1909 $4250 for Trotting Foals. §1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of dams of Winners and 3200 to Owners of Stallions. MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $3000 for Three-Tear-Old Trotters. 8200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of three- year-old trot. $1250 for Two -Tear- Old Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of two- year-old trot. $100 to owner of stallion, sire of win- ner of three-year-old trot when mare was bred. $1000 for Three-Tear-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of three- year-old pace. $750 for Two-Tear-Old Facers. $200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of two- year-old pace. $100 to owner of stallion, sire of win- ner of three-year-old pace when mare was bred. SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE— rlf a mare proves barren or slips or has a dead foal or twins, or if either the mare or foal dies before January 1st, 1907, her nom- inator may transfer his nomination or substitute another mare and foal, regardless of ownership; but there will be no return of a payment, nor will any entry be liable for more than amount paid in or contracted for. DON'T FOBFEIT, BUT FAT TTF. Address all communications and make payments to the Secretary. E. F. HEALD, President. F. "OT. KILLSY, Secretary, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. M'KINNEY MARE FOR SALE. Annie McXinney, bay mare, with black points. Foaled October 6. 1S99. Sired by the great McKinney 2:llii, sire of more 2:10 performers than any other sire living or dead. First dam Henrietta by Boodle 2:12%, sire of Ethel Downs 2:10. Thompson 2:14%, Genl. Boodle 2:16%, Little Louise 2:17. Winner California Stake for 2:24 class trotters at "Woodland. Second dam Flora H., dam of Thompson 2:14% and Banetti trial 2:17. by Jim Mulvenna 2:19. Third and fourth dams are pro- ducers. This mare is in foal to Bon Voyage (3) 2:1234- Address H. KAHN, 2125 Buena, Vista Avenue, Alameda, Cal. Handsome Two-Year- Oid Stallion For Sale Sired by a speedy son of Cupid 2:18 Cfull brother to Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%, etc.), dam Flossie by Cornelius (sire of several), son of Nut- wood and Jennie T. 2:26% by Echo; second dam sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- oughbred). This is one of the largest, handsomest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beauti- ful bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price $275. Cheap for the money. Address SACBAMENTO STOCK FABM, 513 Devisadero St., San Francisco. VETERINARY DENTISTRY Ira Barker Dalziel, formerly of 605 Golden Gate Ave., is now permanently located at 620 Octavia St., San Francisco Between Fulton and Grove Sts. Every facility to give the best of profes sional services to all cases of veterinary dentistry. Complicated cases treated successfully. Calls from out of town promptly respon- ded to. The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia St. San Francisco, Cal. Telephone Special 2074 IRISH TERRIERS. Five thoroughbred wire-haired Irish Terriers, between five and six months old, for sale. Excellent stock. Call or address THEO. POINDEXTEB., 2329 Blanding Ave., near Park St., Alameda, Cal. 1 reduce inflamed, swollen Joints* uses, Soft Hunches. Cure Boils. stula, or any unhealthy sore quick- ly; pleasant" to use: does not blister under bandage or remove the hair, and you can work the horse. S2.00 per bottle, expres i prepaid. Book 7-C free. ABSORBlNE,JR.,formankind, ISi-00 per bottle. Cures Varicose "Veins, Varicocele Hydroct ' V rains, Bruises, stops Pain and Inflammatlu W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth Street For Sale bv— Woodward. Clark & Co.. Portland. Ore.; F. W. Bran m Co.. Los Angeles, Cal.; Western Wholesale Drug Co.. Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drng Co., Seattle, Wash.; Spokane Drug Co., Spo- kane, Wash. Springfield, Mass. calls for a good gun. "j.inxOne" keeps any gun good— oils tngger, lock, action perfectly — cuts out all residue of black or smokeless powder— keeps all metal parts bright and free from rust. Gen- erous sample free Write to I \ms\ Eivowgiv| \ and iust as they want it. The right way to I salt animals is to let them help themselves. Compressed Pure-Salt Bracks I InoarPatentFeedere.supplTrefiiteddairysalt. 1 | They mean animal thrift. Tn^y cost but. little. I Convenient for you and your I animals suffer no neglect^ Ask I your dealer and write U3 lor B PSS. _- se—^-^ booklet. • ^-rf^^^^TX Balmoni "'Jt', """' ""• '/>A Stable 7\f ( ^$din Supply C i en -^CAPSULES lO CO a? okfym. Agents and correspondents wanted for "Breeder and Sportsman." Saturday, September 29, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTS 5fA!V 15 . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBORO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98" X 100 USING- ILLINI S BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP-GRAND AMERICAN. 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson,— 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this eveDt 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company - Cincinnati, Ohio NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken ti Dogs and Well Rred Puppies It Sale, Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St.. Napa, Cal ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Doers for Sale Address Wm, Phillips Benicia *CJC* Registered O. S. Patent OUic-e **^>» SPAVIN CURE BOSTON TERRIERS. — Dog puppies by , nri litre Tob; ex. i Henwood Belle. well sable brinrlle pups from p N. J. STEWART, Boz 410, Mcnteiey, Cal. ROADSTERS WANTED. Three or four high-class roadsters. t r-itters or pacers. Must be hands 1. well mannered and fast. State in reply price, size, color, weight, age. how much speed the animal i Don't answer unless all the re- ess Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Prascisco. GOOD ONES FOR SALE. Diavola, sorrel mare by Diablo, dam Lilly Langtry (in great brood mare listi, by Nephew. Diavolo is in foal to Kinney Lou. Flora M. 2:16. bay mare, by Richard's Elector. Flora M. 2:16 is in foal to Kinney Lou. Lucy Shaw, sorrel mare by Cropsy's Nutwood, dam a Belmont mare. Lucy Shaw has trotted miles in 2:22 to a high- wheeled sulky and has a very handsome colt by her side by Directum II, and has been bred back to the same Bay Filly, two years old. by Sidney Dillon, dam Flora M. 2:16. This filly Is a grand individual, has a perfect dis- position and Is a square gaited. fast trotter. For prices and further particulars address or apply to NED DENNIS, 1249 Franklin Street, San Francisco, Cal. J. R. Wilson. A. F. Rooker WILSON & ROOKER Livery. Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for GradiDg and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairv Stock a specialty. Hoffs, Poultry. Established 1S76. Wm. Niles & Co.. Los Angeles. Cal. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. WANTED— The address of a party who intends shipping horses to any Eastern point about November 15th. Want to divide the expenses of ship- ment to the Old Glory sale at Madi- son Square Garden. New York City on November 27th to December 6th. Address Breeder & Sportsman. Agents and Correspondents wanted in every town on the Pacific Coast for "Breeder and Sportsman." SPRATTS Vail & Gates are among the largest cattlenn b in the country, owning two big ranches in Cali- fornia, the largest in Arizona, ami a large one in the "Pan Handle" of Texas.. Everyone in the cattle country knows this firm. VAIL & GATES Empire Land and Cattle Co. Los AngCles, Cal., Jdly 17 Mr. D. H. Newell. Pac. Coast Agent Troy Chemical Co., S. F. Cal. Dear Sir::— Mr. Vail instructed nic this morn- ing to write and ask if you would kindly have shipped to him by express two bottles of >.i ■ the-HorSe," some of which he has had ami tried here with great success. We will appreciate your attention to this matter. Very respectfully yours (Signed) Alex. Mills. C. M. DAVIS. "SAVE - THE • HORSE". Permanently Cures Spavin, Ringbone (except Low). Curb. Thoroughpin, Splint. Shoe Boil. Wind Puff. Injured Tendons and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse works as usual. $5 PER BOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it Send for a copy, booklet and letters on every kind of lameness. At druggists and dealers or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. T. Formerly Troy. N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Pacific Coast Agt. Phone. Oakland 4152 Used 5 Years-Best for Man ard Beast. GranJ Isle, Vt.. Mirth 20, 05. Dr. B. t. Kendall Co.. Dear Sirs:— I have used Kendall's Spavin Cure f rhotl hones and family for the past five year*. It liniment 1 have ever used. 1 would not be wftl Yourstruly, M U Everybody who ever used Jt ca.113 Kendall'* Spw c»r. The Great Horse Remedy Sorest care for Spavin, Ringbone, Curb. Splint and •II Lamenesses. Price S I ; 6 for SB. Greatest lini- ment known for familr use. All dragpists fell It. Accept no substitute. The great book, "A Treatise en the Horse,** free from drogk'lsie or Dr. B. J. KENDALL CO.. Enostmrg Falls. Vt. High Grade Race or Brood Mare and Filly For Sale Athene 2:22— Bav mare 1 years old by Dexter Prince dam Athena 2.15K bv Electioneer. Rec- ord of 2 :22 made at Woodland Breeder's Meet- rith little training. In foal by Kinney Lou. Also Lulu K bav yearling filly by Kinney T.ou, ■lain Athene. Entered in Pacific Br? ntal, and Stanford slaked. Inquire of Jno. ri. Phippen. Trainer, Mayfield, Cal., or A. Morris Fosdicfc, Owner, 1964 Estrella Ave.. Los Angeles. SON OP ZOMBBO FOB SALE. The young stallion Barney Bernardo by Zombro. dam by Ham. own brother to Sable Wilkes, second dam by Milton Medium, sire of dam of Lou Dillon. This horse is sound, gentle, thoroughly broke and an excellent road or track horse. Can trot a quarter in 34 seconds any time. Is seven years old and a hand- some brown, with star. Is lo hands and weighs 1.000 pounds. For further particulars and to see the horse call or write to JAS. BEREYMAN, 2220 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, Cal. DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1324 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. THOS. BANKS, Manager iHcKIINNEY, 2:11 J World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Pees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privil- ge, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep. $2.00 per week. I terms are rigidly adhered to In all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York 1 Mention this journal when writing.) THE BAYWOOD STUD THE BUNGALOW, SAN MATEO, CAL. (Property of John Pabbott, Esq.) Devoted Exclusively to the Breeding and Training of High Stepping Hackney Bred Harness Horses WALTER SEAL.Y. Manager. VACATION, 1906 PASTURE Issued by the California Northwestern Railway RANCHO CALAO, Mountain View, Cat. The Picturesque Route of California — AMD- North Shore Railroad The Scenic Eoute IS NOW READY FOE DISTRIBUTION Giving Full Information in regard to CAMPING SPOTS, THE LOCATION, ACCOMMODATIONS, ATTEACcIONS, ETC., OF MINERAL SPRING RE- SORTS AND COUNTRY HOMES AND FARMS WHERE SUMMER BOARD- ERS ARE TAKEN, WITH TERMS OF BOARD, $7.00 AND UPWARDS PER WEEK. To be had at Tiburon Fcrrp, foot of Market St., San Francisco. Inquiry by mail will bring an immediate response. JAS. AGLER, R. X. RYAN, Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt. BLAKE. M.0FFITT & TOW NH Dealers in PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St, Oakland Blake, Moffit & Towne. Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co.. Portland, Oregon. DOES ITS WORK ON ALL KINDS OP BAD LEGS. Ascot Park, Los Angeles Cal., Feb. 4, 1906. Dr. B. J. Kendall Co. — Dear Sirs: I have been using your Spavin <"ure all winter, and find it is the best linament I have ever used; I use it on all kinds of bad legs and find it does the work, and I would like you to send me a book to direct me how to use the Spavin Cure. Tours very truly, J. H. BUSCHER. SS0 llth ave. All kinds of Horses Ba^k of the Chutes. bought and sold. The Zibbell Stable ZIBBELL & SON. Props. San Francisco, Cal. Boarding. Training and Handling of all kinds of Fancy Horses. A few Nice Rigs on hand. Take any car going to the Chutes. Tel. West 259. "HOWARD SHORTHORNS"-QUIXT" HERD — 77 premiums. California State Fairs lif'2-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want. Howard Cattle Co., San ■ Or. 1 Hal B Colts For Sale I have several colts and fillies by Hal B. 2:04% for sale that are out and producing mares, v. sonable prices. For pedigree, full particulars address AUC SON, 26 North Third St., Fort 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, September 29, 1906. Grand American Handicap Wins In addition to the following Grand American Handicaps The Amateur Championship Was Won in 1906 With U, M. C. Shot Shells. 1S93, R. A. Welch, U. M. C. Shells. 1S94, T. W. Morfev. U. M. C. Shells. 1805. T. G. Messner, U. M. C. Shells. 1S97, T. A. Marshall, U. M. C. Shells. 1900, rH. D. BateS' U' M" C' ShelIs- '9°°. E- O. Heikes, U. M. C. Shells. 1903, M. Diefenderfer, U. M. C. Shells. 1904, R. D. Guptill, U. M. C. Shells." Out of the 17 Grand American Handicaps held, U. M. C. Shells have been used 10 times exclusively by the winners. This is twice as lame as the number of wi other company. Shoot U. M. C. Shells and do justice to your ability. ins by any THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., AGENCY, 313 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY Factory, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Avenue - W. S. Wattles, Pacific Coast Sales Manager Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Manufacturers of AMMUNITION, RIFLES and SHOTGUNS 317-319 Howard Street, San Francisco, Cal. i Du Pont Smokeless ! I Wins at the GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP of 1906. First, Second and Third Moneys in the Grand American Handicap. The Preliminary Handicap The Professional Championship High Average for the Entire Program. High Amateur Average. High Individual Score in the State Team Race. The Long Run of the Tourna- ment— 139 Straight. — USE— : Du Pont Smokeless 4. CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS. <> Agents •* Temporary Office, Berkeley, Cal. ■1^ ■!» -t» >!■ ^ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ »t> ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ -t ■ »t- ■!> ■!■ ■!' -t' £' '!■ -t> ■!■ >!■ ? **********!**** *** ****< "•i****-^**!**!***' The Kentucky Champion Mr. WoolfoJk Henderson of Lexington WON THE GOLD MEDAL At Olympian Springs, Kentucky July 4, using "Infallible" Smokeless Laflin & Rand Powder Co. 170 Broadway, New York City. •I- •!• -t- •!• ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ •!• •!• ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!• ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ •!• THE PARKER GUN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A WINNER AND WILL ALWAYS BE FOUND AT THE TOP The — Parker Gun W. R. Crosby shooting the Parker Gun at Denver. Colo.. August 25. 1906, won the Western Handicap with the record score of 97 out of 100 at 21 yards rise. At the same shoot Mr. Crosby also scored 29S out of 300. Such scores as these prove the merits of the Parker Gun bevond question. The Parker Gun has always;done the greatest shooting the world has ever known. Send for catalogue. N. Y. Salesroom: PARKER 32 Warren St. = BROS. 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. Selby THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF... FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superior==Excelsior VALLEJO JUNCTION, * = CONTRA COSTA C0.,CAL. VOLUME XLIX. No. 11 SATURDAY. OCTOBER 6. 19116. Subscription $3.00 a Year ■i3 s- -9 REINA DIRECTUM. Black Trotting Mare by Rey Direct 2:10, dam Stemwinder (dam of Directum 2:05'/4) by Venture. Owned by S. Christenson, San Francisco. ©. © THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 6, 1906. THE "OLD GLORY" AUCTION GREATEST OF ALL LIGHT HARNESS HORSE SALES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY November 26 to December 7,1906 Consignments from California solicited. The present excellent demand in the East assures most satisfactory results. Address FASI0=TIPT0NC0M PANY, Madison Square Garden, New York City $7,000 Guaranteed $7,000 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 7 -BY THE- Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1906. To Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old. Entries to Close Thursday, November 1st, 1906 ONLY $2 TO NOMINATE MARE. $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions. MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $3000 for Three=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Three=Year=01d Trot. $1250 for Two=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Trot. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=01d Trot when Mare was bred. $1000 for Three=Year=01d Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Pace. $750 for Two=Year=01d Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Pace. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=01d Pace when Mare was bred. entrance AND PAYMENTS — $2 to nominate mare on November 1st, 1906, wnen name, color, description of mare ana stallion bred to must be given. S5 April 1st, 1907. S5 November 1st, 1907. $10 on ■yearling's, April 1st, 1908. S10 on Two-Tear-Olds, April 1st, 1909. S10 on Three-Year-olds, April 1st, 1910. STAETING PAYMENTS — 525 to start in the Two-Year-Old Pace. $35 to start in the Two-Year-Old Trot. ?35 to start in the Three-Year-Old Pace. $50 to start in the Three- Year-Old Trot. An Starting- Payments to be made ten days before the first day of the meeting at which the race is to take place. Nominators must designate when making payments to start whether the horse entered is a trotter or pacer. Colts that start at two years old are not barred from starting again in the three-year-old divisions. CONDITIONS: The races for two-year-olds will be mile heats, 2 in 3, and for three-year-olds 3 In 5. Distance for two-year-olds, 150 yards; for three-year-olds, 100 yards. If a mare proves barren or slips or has a dead foal or twins, or If either the mare or foal dies before April 1, 1908, her nominator may sell or transfer his nom- ination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; but there will be no return of a payment, nor will any entry be liable for more than amount paid in or contracted for.. In entries, the name, color and pedigree of mare must be given; also the name of the horse to which she was bred in 1906. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. The Association is liable for $7000, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred in pacing horses. Right reserved to declare off or reopen these Stakes in case the number of entries received is not satisfactory to the Board of Directors. Money divided in each division of the Stake, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. There will be no more moneys" in each division than there are starters. Entries open to the world. Membership in the Association not required to enter, but no horse, wherever owned, will be allowed to start until the owner has become a member. Write for Entry Blanks to P. W. KELLET, Secretary, E. P. HEALD, President. 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Pranoisco, CaL Ballistite Empire Dense Powder Bulk powder WINNER OF THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP BALLISTITE SUCCESS WILL BE Tournament results this last year has DUPICATED BY THE established its supremacy. EMPIRE BAUER CEL HAMILTON, Coast Agents ITHACA GUNS^W SAN FRANCISCO SACRAMENTO LOS ANGELES f"T^ 1 HIS Illustration shows our No. 7 $300 list gun. It is impossible to | -show bv a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this "*■ g-ade of gun, it can only be appreciated after you have handled 1 an.i examined the gun for yourself. 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October 6, 1906.] THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Estahlishe,! F W. KEI.LEY. Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 417. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Pnstoffioe- Terms— One Year S3: Six Months $1.75: Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley. P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- cisco. California. Communications must be accompanied bv the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication but as a private guarantee of good faith. Harness racing dates. California. Hanford (Central Cal. Fair) October 1-6 North Pacific Circuit. Walla Walla, Wash October 1-fi l.r« iston, Malm October 8-13 Montana Circuit. State Pair, llekan October 1-fi Missoula October 8 n2 HOT AIR in large quantites has been released by tongue and pen in California during the past few years over the organization of a circuit of harness racing, but nothing has been accomplished toward that end. Those who should take the greatest in- terest In the matter have been the most lethargic. and outside of the usual annual "chin music" and "stirring editorials" about the necessity of such a circuit, nothing has been accomplished, and the circuit has gradually dwindled until in this year of our Lord 1906 there was none. Los Angeles gave a meeting in July, the Breeders held one at Wood- land in August and there was racing at the State Fair, but there was an interval of from one to five weeks between these meetings and no unity of Ac- tion between their managers that could by any means be called a circuit. Los Angeles Is to give another meeting in November, which will wind up the harness racing in California for this year. No sadder commentary on the enterprise and energy of those who should lead in giving harness meetings in this State can be stated than the fact that every spring there are at least a thousand trotters and pacers in training in California, the majority of whose owners would enter them liberally in races were there a circuit of respectable dimensions. Talk is cheap, and there has been a great deal of it poured out in recent years about a revival of the sport of harness racing in this State, but the time has arrived when it will not induce owners to train horses any further, and unless something is done to arrange a circuit for 1907 there will be very small entry lists for the few associations that do have the courage to announce programs. There are about nine cities in California having mile tracks where purses large enough to attract the best trotters and pacers in training can be given and where the people will turn out in sufficient numbers to make a meet- ing profitable. These are Los Angeles, Salinas, Pleasanton. Petahima, Santa Rosa. Woodland. Sac- ramento, Marysville and Fresno. As the very en- terprising Los Angeles Harness Horse Association is always ready to give the opening and closing meetings, these towns could furnish a circuit of ten weeks (if they would organize and act together) that would secure an entry list of several hundred horses and put harness racing once more on a sub- stantial footing in this State. If representatives from the above named towns will get together and talk the matter over they should be able to lay out a circuit that will receive the support of all horse- men. It can be done, and we believe only needs the lead cf some enterprising and energetic admirer of the grand sport of harness racing to bring it about. The time for talk is past. The occasion now demands some one who will act. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN HON. JOSEPH BATTELL of Middlebury, Ver- mont, has our sincerest thanks for a donation of both volumes of his excellent work, "The Morgan Horse and Register." to replace those formerly in our library, but destroyed by the fire of April 18-20th. The volumes are printed, illustrated and bound in the most elegant manner and contain everything of value that could be gleaned by Mr. Battell in twenty years of research into the origin and history of the Morgan horse. The illustrations are beautiful half-tones, made Bis far as if was pes sible from actual protographs of the subjects, there- fore they have a great value to students of breeding. Mr. Battell has published a work that will be an authority and a classic in horse literature and be more valuable as time goes on. He deserves the thanks of every horse breeder in the world for this very valuable addition to the history of horse hreeding in America, SIL1KO 2:11%. winner of the Kentucky Futurity last Wednesday, is by Moko, dam Silicon 2:13% by Wilton 5982, second dam by Hambrino 820, third dam by Mambrino Time 188(1, fourth dam by Ole Bull Jr., son of Ole Bull. Siliko Started three times as a two-year-old, winning a $300 purse at Lexington. September 19th, that year in a four-heat race, beat- ing Bud Bonner by Prodigal and Lightsome by ObflStantine. Bud Bonner took the first heat of this race iu 2:19%, and Lightsome the second in 2:17i4. Siliko won the next two and the race in 2:191,4 and 2:22. On October 4th the same year he was a starter in the two-year-old division of the Kentucky Futurity, which Lightsome won in two straight heats in 2:14% and 2:16. Siliko was eighth the first heat and second in the final heat. He was awarded third money, Vera Prodigal, who was 2-3 in the summary, won second money. The colts that finished behind these three were Gov. Francis by Arion, Silence by Silent Brook, La Boudie by Wilask, Quesetta by Dupeytrain. Daffodil by Directly Sheeney by Wiggins and Ed. Custer by Baronmore in the order named. Eight days later Siliko started for and won in two heats a purse of $2,000 for two- year-olds, beating Ed. Custer, Gov. Francis, Budd Bonner and La Boudie, who finished in the order named. In this race Siliko took his two-year-old rec- ord. The heats were in 2:17% and 2:18%. HANDICAPPING HOPPLED HORSES is to be tried In New South Wales. Australia, and horses wearing the straps are to be penalized three sec- onds. Perhaps such a condition could be intro- duced in some of the big stakes in this country and prove popular with horsemen. Let us suppose a stake conditioned as follows: "2:15 pace, $5,000. Hoppled horses entering in this race must be eli- gible to the 2:18 class." At first glance it looks as if this would hot only meet with the approval of owners whose horses are not hoppled, but would not arouse a very vigorous kick from the owners of those that wear straps. All will admit that the hopples are a great aid to many pacers, and that the penalizing of the pajama brigade three sec- onds would be popular with the public. SECRETARY FILCHER of the California State Agricultural Society left this week for a trip to the East, which will include attendance at the Farm- ers' National Congress and a visit to the agricultural societies of many States, his object being to become acquainted with modes of State Fair conduct in the Middle Western States. Mr. Filcher will visit the State agricultural societies of Illinois. Minnesota, Michigan. Ohio, Kansas and Nebraska, with a view to inquiring into their methods of State Fair con- duct, learning of what difficulties they have met and how they were overcome, and making a gen- eral investigation along various lines. He will be absent about a month. TEN ENTRIES have been made in the two- minute pacing class at the Lexington meeting, the race being on the card for Wednesday of next week. A secretary who would have even suggested a 2:00 class ten years ago would have been con- sidered more enthusiastic than wise. The entries to this race are The Broncho 2:00%, Bolivar 2:00%, Ecstatic 2:01%, Locanda 2:02, Gratt 2:02%, Angus Pointer 2:02%, Argot Boy 2:03%. My Star 2:03%. Baron Grattan 2:04% and Nervolo 2:04%. Just imagine, for a moment, looking at a field of ten pacers scoring down for the word, every one of which has a record better than 2:05. Such a sight would be worth going a long distance to see. HATTIE J., the mare by Nazote. brother to Azote 2:04%, that Tim Judge bought from a Red Bluff party and sent over to Montana with Dan Misner, has taken a record of 2:21% in a winning race. She Is a very promising trotter and is out of Gertrude Russell 2:23%, own sister to Palo Alto 2:08% by Electioneer. She was bred at Palo Alto Stock Farm. A DRIVING CLUB has been organized by the' citizens of Kern County residing in the vicinity of Bakersfiebl and will be incorporated. The object is to secure land for a track and pavilion, with the idea of holding an annual County Fair. All farmers and live stock breeders of Kern County should lend their aid to this worthy project. INQUIRY IS MADE by Mr. C. B. Emery of Healds- burg in regard to the breeding of the trotter Ned Lock 2 : 24 Vi that took his record in 1891 at Peta- luma. The Year Book states that the horse's breed, ing is untraced. Can any of our readers supply Mr. Emery with the information he desires? THE Santa Rosa County Driving Club will give a day of harness racing on the 26th of this month. Two or three races will be on the card, and several horses will go against time. The days sport will wind up with a ten-mile run for automobiles for a silver trophy, open to the world. WE ARE INDEBTED to that excellent Journal, the Pacific Rural Spirit of Portland, Oregon, for the greater part of the horse news printed weekly during the summer about the horse* on the North Pacific Circuit. The horse department of the Rural Spirit is well conducted. TEX THOUSAND DOLLARS was paid by two Bos- ton men. George Graves and Charles Traiser, last Thursday at Lexington for the McKinney gelding. Mack Mack 2:08%. owned by J. R. Bowles of Oregon and trained by Henry Helman. OVER TWO HUNDRED of the foals of 1906 have had third payment of $5 each made on them in Breed- ers' Futurity No. 6. The full list will be published next week. 0 ■ An annex for driving horses has recently been constructed on the ground floor at the fine building of the San Francisco Riding Club at Seventh Ave- nue and C street. This annex has fifty-five stalls, with five exits, and offers perfect facilities for the safety and proper care of driving horses. While this stable is under the management of the San Francisco Riding Club, it is not for the exclusive use of the members, but is open to the public. Road drivers will find this a very convenient place to stable their horses, and can be assured that they will have the best of care. Buck, the three-year-old by McKinney that Ted Hayes marked in 2:20% at Butte, is out of Tuna 2:12% by Ethan Allen Jr. 473. second dam Fortuna by Almont 33. Fortuna is an own sister to Frans- cisca, dam of I Direct 2:12%, Sable Frances 2:15%, etc. C. H. Widemann is having a half-mile track con- structed on his place at Gonzales, Monterey County, and Cal Rodrigues will begin working a number of Mr. Widemann's horses there as soon as the track is completed. Cal knows how to get the youngsters going. The California horses that have tieen racing across the mountains will soon be headed for home. None of the trainers will stay longer than the Lexington meeting, which closes next week, but some will come by way of Phoenix, Arizona, and Los Angeles, where they will race. Oakland, Fresno and Los Angeles people think the California State Fair should be movable, and suggest that each city can offer equal inducements to have this Fair held at its track every fourth year. The world's record for a three-year-old pacing filly, which has been held by Little Squaw 2:09% since 1899, was lowered September 18th at Columbus by Moko's daughter, Brenda Yorke, who won a heat in 2:08%. Several trotting horse breeders in California have received communications recently in regard to the above matters, and been asked to become members of the proposed association. A number of new tracks have been laid out this year in Calfornia, and the builders should remember that perfect drainage will make good winter ': out of some poor ones. THE BREEDER A N L> SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 6. 1906. .-. -\ .;..;. .;. .;. .;. ,\. .;. .;. .;..;. .;. .;. .;. .> •:-•:«■> * * $ -> ♦■I—M-'S'* 'I' ■!■ ■*■ 't' ■!"{"» ! NOTES AND NEWSI . lie T. by Zombro has reduced his record to Keep the reet of the colts trimmed and in good shape. See that they do not toe out. Knee knockers always point their toes outward. It they his tendency have it corrected by a competent farrier as soon as possible. Mr. George L. Warlow of Fresno has had the misfortune to lose by death recently the five-year- old mare Coradon, lull sister to Atbasham 2:12. The mare died from cellulitis caused by a kick on the right hock joint. She was a mare o£ splendid con- formation, large and handsome and very promising as a brood mare. She was bred as a three-year-old and has a splendid colt by Robert Direct. Coradon would have made a fast trotter had she been given track work, and she had great natural speed. Mr. Warlow has eight suckling colts just being weaned that are the get of Athadon, Athablo and Stanford McKinney, and in conformation outrank any colts their owner has seen this season. Athadon has few equals as a sire of uniform speed and horses of splendid conformation and endurance. They are of good size and very uniform in color, being nearly all bays. He has never yet sired a sorrel. A very promising four-year-old McKinney colt whose breeding is of the best in Selah, owned by Attorney Langan of Alameda county and trained by M. Henry of Haywards. The colt has not been trained this fall and had his last workout on the 19th day of June, when he trotted four heats for Mr. Henry, the first in 2:35, the second in 2:26, the third in 2:20 and the fourth in 2:17%. The last half of this last heat was in 1:07, with the last quarter in 33 seconds, a 2:12 gait. This colt is out of a mare by Director, consequently can be expected to be as good as any of the McKinneys as a race horse. The Salinas Journal says: "There is a movement on foot here to get up a two-year-old trotting and pacing colt stake to be decided at the fair next fall. There is a fine lot of yearlings eligible to the stake, and the fair directors would no doubt give enough added money to make the event worth several hun- dred dollars to the winner. Further particulars will be given in due time." About 3,000 trotting meetings are annually given in the United States and close to $9,000,000 given in purses and stakes for trotters and pacers. A Modoc county paper states that if the present demand for horses continues another year, but few if any marketable horses will be left in that county, which has been for so many years a large supplier of range-bred draft horses for the California market. Athasham won the 2:16 class trot on the half- mile track at the Spokane meeting, the fastest heat in 2:17%. You will soon be figuring on breeding your mares next year. No matter whether you patronize a trot- ter, pacer, draft or coach horse, breed for good looks if possible. Nothing sells so quickly in the horse market as beauty. A really handsome horse brings a good price anywhere, no matter whether he is 13 or 17 hands high. But for hitting one of his sulky wheels rounding the last turn of the Allentown, Pa., half-mile track, Dan Patch would doubtless have lowered the record for a two-lap ring to two minutes or better last Wednesday, when he started to beat his own mark, set there last year, of 2:01. The first quarter was paced in 0:29%, the half in 0:59%, the three-quarters in 1:29 and he was coming on strong and true when he hit the wheel, which caused him to break. The fraciional time of his mile there last season was 1 3 %, 1:00%, 1:30% and 2:01. Zeta Carter by Director, the dam of Geo. Algeo's good stallion Chestnut Tom 2:17%, died recently at Nutwood Stock Farm. She was out of Lida W. 2:18%, the dam of Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, etc. A well appointed half-mile track was constructed this summer at Blue Lakes, Lake County. A neat grandstand large enough to accommodate a thou- sand spectators was also erected. At least a dozen new trotting tracks have been built in California during the past two years. Henry Helman has put two McKinneys in the 2:10 list this year — Mack Mack 2:08% and Lady Mowry 2:09%. One of the planks in the platform of the Republi- can party in the New Hampshire political cam- paign is as follows: "We commend the present State administration for its successful efforts in enforcing the laws against gambling at the Salem race track. If additional legislation is necessary to suppress the evil of gambling the Republican party hereby pledges itself to its enactment. Charles Thayer of Santa Barbara owns a black stallion that he uses as a roadster. When the circus was in Santa Barbara recently one of the elephant masters remarked in the hearing of Mr. Thayer that no horse unused to those huge animals could be driven between two of them standing just far enough apart to permit a buggy to pass. Mr. Thayer im- mediately went after his stallion and drove to the circus grounds, where the elephants were placed, and Mr. Thayer spoke to his horse. For just a moment the stallion hesitated and started to crouch. Then he straightened up and walked straight be- tween the elephants, without a quiver. There was applause from both the home people and the circus people as the horse did the turn. Budd Doble will remove his string of horses, headed by Kinney Lou 2:07%, to the Pleasanton track for the winter. When one reads of the way Brilliant Girl 2:08%, Addison 2:1,1%, Confienza 2:12%, Ellen Madison 2:12%, Lady Madison 2:13%, and others by James Madison 2:17%, trot, regrets arise because that grand big son of Anteeo, bred by the late Col. Harry I. Thornton, was not better patronized when alive and that he did not die hereafter. High prices are going to rule the New York market for fashionable horses this fall and winter. A New York writer says that although the fall season has only just opened dealers are asking as much for all standard types of pleasure horses as they did at the opening of the spring season. High prices thus early in the fall indicate that dealers look for a season of high prices, and prefer fo wait for the trade to come to them, rather than attract it by offering any reduction in prices. It is evi- dent that local dealers expect a heavy demand for all standard types of offerings throughout the fall season, judging by the fact that they have con- tracted for big shipments of horses. The most important sale of the past month was made by George Watson, the well-known New York dealer in fashionable horses, who sold Lord Lonsdale and Tennessee for $10,000. The pair won the champion- ship at the Newport Horse Show and has never been beaten. Considering this and the fact that they are as handsome a pair of- bays as can be found in the country, the price was not too high. Ira B. Dalziel, the veterinary dentist, has about completed the erection of his new buildings on the lot at 620 Octavia street, and has a well appointed place. His new office is well arranged and very cozy, while his new stables are complete in every way. Dr. Dalziel is about the busiest man in San Francisco, and his time is occupied nearly every hour in the day in treating the teetn of horses owned by his patrons. He attends to the mouths of the horses of nearly all the large drayage companies, breweries and leading livery stables, and finds time to visit Pleasanton and other tracks occasionally. At the Libertyville Great Western Circuit meet- ing held during the week of September 18th, several California horses started for the $1,000 purses hung up at that mile track. On the opening day Joe Cui- cello had the big lop-eared McKinney gelding, Thomas M. in the 2:18 trot and won with him in straight heats in 2:12%, 2:13% and 2:12%, a good race and an easy one for this horse. The Horse Review correspondent described this race as fol- lows: "There was nothing to the 2:18 trot but Thomas M. It has been known for weeks past that this son of McKinney 2:11% was better than a 2:10 trotter— he lapped Lavette out in 2:08% in that famous "no-heat" heat at Galesburg — but until to-day Cuicello had been avoiding a fast mark on him. He trotted off by himself and won as he liked and could have gone much faster had it been necessary." Custer by Sidney Dillon won the $2,500 pace for the 2:20 class, winning his three heats in 2:07%, 2:05% and 2:10, and in this race Chas. De Ryder won sec- ond money with The Donna by Athadon. In the second heat of this race Custer seemed only jog- ging at the wire, and while the timers hung out 2:05%, many outsiders caught the mile better than 2:05. In the 2:-0 pace for a $1,000 purse the Cali- fornia mare Derbertha, own sister to Diablo 2:09%, was driven by Dr. Boucher and took second money, her places in the summary being 6-2-2, and the time 2:10%, 2:10, 2:09%. The Review says "Der- bertha secured second money without being strenu- ously driven." The great race of the meeting was toe 2:20 trot for $5,000, which was a duel between Early Alice and Charley Belden. The former won and the time was 2:10%, 2:09% and 2:09%. In this race Billy H. by ivnight, and The Jester by Stam B., were eighth and ninth respectively in the summaries. During the past three months Martin Carter, pro- prietor of Nutwood Stock Farm, has sold eleven head of trotting-bred stock of different ages, all at fair prices. Mr. Carter is constantly selling off brood mares but retaining their fillies for breeding, and proposes to keep his breeding stud down to a number that can be conveniently and profitably handled. The fillies, young mares and colts now on the farm are all bred in the choicest producing lines, that from a study of the subject Mr. Carter beneves will nick particularly well with his stallions Nutwood Wilkes 2:16% and Lord Alwin, an own brother to the phenomenal trotter John A. McKer- ron 2:04%. Mr. Carter will also continue as in the past to be a liberal patron of outside stallions of merit. An excellent half mile track is maintained on Nutwood Stock Farm, where colts and fillies that are for sale can be shown if in training. The crop of yearlings on the farm at the present time is a very choice lot, one of the handsomest and most promising being a colt by Budd Doble's great stal- lion Kinney Lou 2:07%, out of Queen C. 2:28% by Nutwood Wilkes, second dam Queen by Venture, sire of the dam of Directum 2:05%. Jack Curry headed the list of money winning drivers at the Columbus meeting with $5,500 to his credit, $5,000 of which was won fay Brilliant Girl. The track on the marsh at Alameda is now in fine condition, as it usually is in the fall, the dew and fogs that prevail at night and the absence of winds during the day keeping the surface in good shape with but little work. Water is always within two feet of the surface and the capillary attraction prevents the track from drying out so long as it is harrowed and worked. Quite a number of horse- men are working their trotters and pacers over it. Jack Groom has about the largest string and is handling ten head. Ted Hayes has done well with the horses of W. A. Clark Jr. since he took them to Montana. He won with Miss Georgia 2:08%, Electric Maiden 2:13% and Buck 2:20% at Butte, had Sally Lunn inside the money and reduced her record to 2:20%. Jib, the pacer that took a mark of 2:09% at Butte, is by Senator 21,305, a horse bred by J. B. Haggin. Senator was by Echo out of a mare said to be by Winthrop Morril. Neerguard by Neernut 2:12% now has a record of 2:16% trotting, made in a winning race on the last day of the Butte meeting. Neerguard started five times at this meeting, won two races and was third in the others. Sherlock Holmes, the chestnut son of Zolock that took a pacing record of 2:15% at Bozeman, Montana, last year, reduced it this year to 2:12% at Butte. The Los Angeles program has been extended an- other day, and a five days' meeting will be held, opening on Tuesday, November 20th. The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C, iB the Priard, Saturday, October 6, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE GRAND CIRCUIT FIVE DAYS' RACING AT LOS ANGELES. SHOULD BE A GOOD ONE. CINCINNATI. September 26. — The Grand Circuit races at Oakley Park were postponed to-day on account of a heavy rain, which made the track unfit for racing. Cincinnati. September 27. — The free-for-all trot was the chief attraction at the Grand Circuit races at Oakley Park here to-day. Wentworth won the event by taking two heats. He won the first in handy fashion from Norman B. In the second heat Norman B. caught Wentworth near the wire and won by a head. Norman B. finished first in the final heat, but the judges gave Wentworth the heat on account of the former's frequent breaking. The rain on Wednesday had left the track very heavy and consequently slow. Lillian R. won the 2:20 trot. Belle Isle took the final heat. Custer, the favorite, had no trouble winning the 2:08 pace in straight heats. Only one heat was trotted in the 2:15 pace. Gale, the favorite, won easily from Betty Brooks, the sec- ond choice. Track cuppy. Summaries: Trotting. 2:20 class, purse $2,000— Lillian R.. b. m. by J. T. (Keating) 1 1 7 Belle Isle, br. m. (Ready) 2 3 1 Charley Belden. br. g. ( De Ryder) 6 2 2 The Phantom, blk. h. (Walker) 3 4 8 Prince Edward. Czarina, Kapolina. J. N. Black- more and Fashoda also started. Time— 2:13%, 2:12%, 2:14%. Free-for-all trot, purse $1,500 — Wentworth, blk. g. by Superior (McCargo). 12 1 Norman B., blk. g. (McCarthy) 4 1 2 Angiola. b. m. (Ames) 2 3 3 Snyder McGregor, ch. g. (Hogan) 3 4 4 Time— 2:13%, 2:11%, 2:12. Pacing, 2:08 class, purse $2,000 — Custer, ch. g. by Sidney Dillon (Hall) 1 1 1 Legateer, br. s. (Hogan) 2 2 3 Byrl Wilkes, br. g. (Sullivan & Stout) 5 4 2 Daphne Direct, blk. m. (Walker) 3 3 4 Alpha W., Edwin S. and Hal C. also started. Time— 2:10%. 2:09%, 2:10%. Cincinnati, September 28. — Four good races made up the card to-day, of which the free-for-all pace was the chief attraction. Bolivar by Wayland W. won two heats, but lost the third and final heat by a narrow margin to Angus Pointer. The Zombro gelding Charlie T., owned by John Treadwell of San Francisco, won a heat in the 2:12 trot and lowered his record to 2:1114. The summaries: 2:15 trot, purse $1,000— Gale, b. g. by Col Hook (Hopkins) 1 1 2 Betty Brook, b. m. (Titer) 2 2 1 Lucretia. br. m. (Thompson) 5 4 8 Admiral Schley, b. g. (Shaffer) 10 5 3 Time— 2:13%, 2:10%, 2:10%. 2:10 trot, purse $7,000— Oro, blk. g. by Little Corporal (McCarthy).. 112 W. J. Lewis, b. g. (Smith) 5 7 1 Van Zandt, b. m. (Devereaux) 2 2 5 Jim Perry, b. g. (Franks) 4 5 3 El Milagro, Pat T., Belfast and Helen Norte also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:08%, 2:07%. Free-for-all pace, purse $1,500 — Bolivar, b. g. by Wayland W. (Walker) ..112 Angus Pointer, b. g. (Sunderlin) 5 3 1 Baron Grattan, b. g. (Geers) 2 3 3 Nervola, b. s. (De Ryder) 4 4 4 My Star, ch. g. ( MeHenry) 3 d Time— 2:06%, 2:04%, 2:05. 2:12 trot, purse $1,000— Emboy, b. g. by Grattan Boy (McDonald) ..128 Charlie T., blk. g. (Curry) 4 1 7 Grattan Bells, b. s. (Ames) 1 7 1 Dr. Frasse, blk. g. (De Ryder) 2 4 2 Time— 2:10%, 2: 11%. 2:12%. 2:08 pace, purse $1.000 — Lady May, b. m. by Commodore Kitson (Hob- son) 5 1 1 Billy Cole. br. g. (Nuckols) 1 3 3 Red Tell, b. s. (H. Jones) 2 2 2 Ed M., b. g. (Clark) 4 5 4 Eleanor and Wilson Addington also started. Tme— 2:08, 2:09%, 2:11%. September 29. — Another heavy rain began falling this morning and the remaining races on the pro- gram were declared off. The Los Angeles Harness Horse Association has issued its prugram for the November meeting and has arranged for five days' instead of four, as first intended. The meeting will opv n on Tuesday. No- vember 20th. and will close the following Saturday. All the regular events have a uniform value of $500 except the 2:09 trot and the 2:06 pace, each of which is for $1,000. The association has assur- ances from many horsemen throughout the State, and from many more now racing north and East, that they will enter at this meeting. Secretary Rob- ert A. Smith is urging San Bernardino to get in line with a program for the week following, which, if given, will be an added inducement for the horse- men to visit the south. The 2:09 trot should make a great race if the California trotters now on Eastern tracks should be named in it. Brilliant Girl 2:08%, Tuna 2:08%, Charley Belden 2:08%, Helen Norte 2:09%, John Caldwell 2:08%, Coronado 2:09%, Mack Mack 2:08% and Lady Mowry 2:09% would make an octet that no other State in the Union could sur- pass in speed, good looks or racing qualities, and a race between them would draw more people than ever attended the races in Los Angeles. In the 2:06 pace will probably be entered Bonnie Stein- way. 2:06%, Zolock 2:05%, The Donna 2:09%, Cus- ter 2:08%, Kelly Briggs 2:08, Bystander 2:08%, Ed- win S. 2:08 and perhaps two or three others that will make a race in which the winner will maetrially lower his record. Los Angeles in November is at its best. The weather is like spring and the flock of Eastern tour- ists has begun to arrive in earnest. The Los An- geles Harness Horse Association has displayed good judgment and much enterprise in arranging its pro- gram for this meeting, which is as follows: Tuesday, November 20th. 2:15 pace $500 2:15 trot 500 Wednesday, November 21st. 2:10 pace $500 2:19 trot 500 Thursday, November 22d. 2:09 trot $1,000 2:15 pace 500 2:50 pace (novelty) 300 Friday, November 23d. 2:12 trot ,...$500 3:00 trot (novelty) 300 Saturday, November 24th. 2:06 pace $1,000 2:25 trot .• 500 In addition to the above program it is proposed to have the world's greatest race mare, Sweet Marie 2:02, go against her record, and the great stallion, Audubon Boy 1:59%, make an attempt to lower his mark. It will be a great week in Los Angeles when this meeting is held. STAR POINTER'S FIRST FOAL IN CALIFORNIA. Gray Witch, the first mare bred to Star Pointer 1:59% after he reached California, presented her owner, Mr. Martin Carter of Nutwood Stock Farm. Irvington, with a fine, strong filly foal one day last week. Gray Witch is by Nutwood Farm's premier stallion Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, and her dam is Little Witch 2:27 by Director 2:17. This filly is bred strong enough to "go the route" and go it over again several times. She is bay with a star, and her first steps were at a pace, which gait seems to be the only one she knows. Her dam Gray Witch was a very fast filly, pacing a quarter in 30 seconds as a three-year-old, but went wrong, and Mr. Carter concluded to breed her before training her any fur- ther; so when Charles De Ryder arrived at Pleas- anton with Star Pointer last fall he booked her im- mediately, and she was the first mare bred to him, and this filly has arrived right on time and looks like one that will stay in the lead when she grows up. She is related to some very fast members of the horse nobility, and the combination of Star Pointer, Nutwood Wilkes and Director blood should produce something with as much stamina as speed and a great deal of both. The filly will be entered in the Breeders' Futurity for foals of this year, and the Dixon Pacing Trust had better "look a leedle oud" when she scores down for the word. Mr. G. J. Hollenbeck of Rio Vista has bred bis mare Lady Hoodoo by Prompter to the pacing horse Dave Ryan 2:13, and wants to know if the pros- pective foal will be well enough bred to warrant entering it in the Breeders' Futurity. It certainly will, and as Mr. Hollenbeck wants to know about Dave Ryan's breeding and also about the perform- ances of Lady Hoodoo's ancestors, we append the following facts culled from various records in this office: Dave Ryan 33.844 is a registered horse and was bred by Mr. J. B. Haggin of Rancho del Paso. He is by Anteeolo 15.130,. son of Anteeo and Mabel, own sister to the greatest of brood mares. Beautiful Bells by The Moor. Dave Ryan's dam is \v work by Echo 462. and his grandam Nettie by Nutwood 600. Dave Ryan's breeding is as good as anybody's horse. Lady Hoodoo is registered and is by Prompter 2305, son of Wilson's Blue Bull 75 and Prairie Bird a great brood mare by Flaxtail 8132. Prompter sired the dam of Gratt 2:02%, one of the greatest pacers out this year, and he also sired Creole 2:15 that sired Javelin 2:08%. Prompter was a bright bay horse with star and hind ankles white, stood 16 hands and weighed close to 1,200 pounds. At the close of a stud season with six weeks' work he won a stallion race of five heats and got a record of 2:33%. He was never trained any further. The dam of Lady Hoodoo is Vixen, a standard and registered mare by Privateer 8135, son of Buc- caneer 2656. She had no standard record. The second dam of Lady Hoodoo is the great brood mare Grace by Bucaneer. Grace has produced Daedalion 2:08%. Creole 2:15 and Eagle 2:19%. The third dam is that famous old mare Mary by Flaxtail. Be- sides producing Grace by Buccaneer, she produced Lettie by Wayland Forest. Lettie is the dam of Welcome 2:10%, Wayland W. 2:12% and Maud Sin- gleton 2:28%. Welcome is sire of lloilo 2:15. Cav- alier 2:11%. Babbie 2:13 and several others. Way land W. is also a great sire, and his son Bolivar 2:00% is the fastest pacer ever bred in California. From the above it will be seen that Mr. Hollen- beck need have no doubts as to the prospective foal of Lady Hoodoo being well enough bred to enter in any and all stakes. It will be eligible to registra- tion under rule 1, as its sire and dam are both reg- istered. It should be a pacer with two-minute speed. DESCENDANTS OF THE BIG FOUR. Blue Hill 2:15%, the fastest two-year-old trotter of the year, is a great grandson of Electioneer. The Abbe 2:10%, fastest three-year-old trotter of 1906, is a grandson of Electioneer. Gulvallis Directum 2:09%, fastest four-year-old trotter of this season, is a grandson of Director 2:17. Early Alice 2:09% and Lady Mowry 2:09%, who divide the honor of being the fastest five-year-olds of 1906, are respec- tively great granddaughters of Nutwood 2:18%, and Geo. Wilkes 2:22. Brilliant Girl 2:08% and Aliie Jay 2:08%, fastest new performers of 1906, are great granddaughters of Electioneer and Geo. Wilkes. Elec- tioneer, Geo. Wilkes. Director and Nutwood have been called the Big Four of trotting speed pro- genitors, and the records of this year's racing up to this time is evidence that the appellation fits them well. Allie Jay and Brilliant Girl are the two fastest green trotters of the year. Each now carries a record of 2:08%. Nut Boy 2:07% is said to be a fast natural pacer and will be trained at that gait when outclassed as a trotter. Vance Nuckols has two world's records. The Cleveland driver gave Italia a mark of 2:04%, the fastest on record for a green pacing mare, and Brenda York one of 2:08%, the fastest for a three- year-old pacing filly. Satin Royal, the horse that beat Athasham in the mud at Salem, reduced his record to 2:15% at North Yakima, but was beaten in the race. Foxy Quiller 2:25, the pacing brother to Cresceus 2:02%, has his first representative in the standard list in Wilkes 2:16%, pacing. Mr. I. C. Mosher has returned to Los Angeles from his northern trip. He only went as far as Salem. In his car on the return trip he took Zo- lock 2:05% back to San Bernardino. In all prob- ability Zolock will make a season at Portland. Ore- gon, next year. WASHINGTON STATE FAIR. The Fairs up north this year are all drawing large crowds, and in spite of the handicap of occasional eather, the harness racing has been excellent. Fair weather and a good track resulted in fast time at the Washington State Fair held at North Yakima. September 18th to 22d, and the California horses got a good share of the money and the low records. The 2:15 pace was won by Henry Delaney with Zolock's daughter, Delilah, and she reduced her rec- ord to 2:1314. Athasham 2:12 won the 2:15 trot in straight heats in 2:13* and 2:13%. Red Green landed Lady Jones second in this race, which was for a $1,000 purse. The 2:12 pace for a purse of $1,000 was won by Fred Chadbourne with the Diablo stallion, John R. Conway, and the horse paced into the 2:10 list the first heat, getting to the wire in 2:09 flat, and re- peated in 2:10%. Ollie M. was second the first heat, racing Conway head and head until one hundred yards from the wire, when she gave it up and he finished aione. Lord Lovelace went after him the second heat. and Chadbourne had to use the whip to land Conway in the lead by a neck. There were ten starters in this race. Seattle, the bay colt by Stam B., won the three- year-old trot. This colt was bred by C. F. Clancy and recently sold to Mr. S. S. Bailey of Seattle. He took a record of 2:25% in the first heat, which was easy for him. The summaries: September 18.-2:20 trot, purse $500— Brilliant, blk. s. by Gregmont (White) ..3411 Satin Royal, ch. s. by Bonner N. B. (Lindsey) 1 2 2 3 Bessie Jones, blk. m. by Capt. Jones (Green) 5 132 Mayo, b. g. by Zombro (Delaney) 2 3 4 Black Diamond, blk. g. by Del Norte (Brwin) 4 6 6 Paekline, ch. s. by Pactolus (Barr) .... 6 5 d Time— 2:15*. 2:17y2, 2:18, 2:19. 2:25 pace, purse $400 — Swiftwter Bill, blk. g. by Ociventus (Peringer) . 1 1 Topsy T., blk. m. by Tennysonian (Williams) . . 2 3 Knick Knack, b. g. by Aleone (Green) 4 2 Jalinda. b. m. by Noreatur (Brooker) 3 4 Time— 2:14%; 2:14%. September 19. — 2:15 pace, purse $400 — Delilah, b. m. by Zolock (Delaney) 1 1 Knick Knack, b. g. by Aleone (Green) 2 3 Bonnie M., b. m. by Mohegan (Prior) 4 2 Ben W., br. g. by Yendis (Williams) 3 4 Amble W., b. m. by Alta Boy (Wiley) 5 5 Time— 2:13%, 2:13%. September 20. — Evergreen 2:15 trot, purse $1,000 — Athasham, b. s. by Athadon-Cora Wickersham (Walton) 1 1 Lady Jones, blk. m. by Capt. Jones ( Green) 2 2 Gibbie, b. g. by McVera (Lance) 3 4 Oma A., b. m. by Dictatus (Kirkland) 6 3 Brilliant, blk. s. by Gregmont (White) 5 5 Red Skin, ch. g. by Red Cloud (Erwin) 4 6 Senator H.. b. s. by Bozeman (Lindsey) 7 7 Time— 2:13%, 2:13%. Three-year-old pace, purse $400 — Lou Miller, ch. f. by Blacksmith (Cox) 1 1 Idylwise, b. f. by Del Norte (Erwin) 2 3 Zanthus, b. e. by Zombro (Lindsey) 3 2 Del Kisbar, blk. g. by Del Norte (Lance) d Time— 2:19%, 2:19%. September 21.-2:30 trot, purse $400— Gibbie, g. g. gy McVera (Lance) 1 1 1 Mayo, b. g. by Zombro (Delaney) 2 2 5 Bessie Jones, by Capt. Jones (Green, 4 4 2 Black Diamond, blk. g. by Del Norte (Erwin) 3 3 3 Ounita. g. m. by Phallamont Boy (Lindsey) 5 5 4 Time— 2:17%, 2:18%, 2:18%. Garden Valley 2:12 pace, purse $1,000 — John R. Conway, ch. s. by Diablo (Chadbourne) 1 1 Ollie M., b. m. by Westfield (Erwin) 2 4 Lord Lovelace, b. s. by Lovelace-Maggie (Lind- sey) 6 3 Swiftwater Bill, blk. g. gy Ociventus (Peringer) 5 3 Vinnie Mann, b. m. by Alexis (Kirkland) 3 5 Delilah, b. m. by Zolock (Delaney) 6 7 Cuckoo, b. g. by Strathway (Sweeney) 8 7 Lady R., b. m. by Col. K. R. (Walton) 7 8 Amble W., b. m. by Alta Boy (Wiley) 9 9 LSonnie M., b. m. by Mohigan (Prior) 10 10 Time— 2:09, 2:10%. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN September 22. — Three-year-old trot, purse $400 — Seattle, b. c. by Stam B. (Kirkland) 1 1 Lady W., b. m. by King Alexis (Prior) 2 2 Doc Munday, br. c. by Zombro (Delaney) 3 3 Time— 2:25%, 2:27%. Special pace, purse $150 — Major Del, dn. c. by Del Norte (Erwin) . . 3 2 1 1 Robert H., blk. g. by Coeur d'Alene (Bull) 2 12 2 Jalinda, b. m. by Noreatur (Brooker) 13 3 3 Altrim. blk. s. by Antrim (Prior) 4 5 4 d Flaxey McGregor, ch. m. by Gregmont (White) 5 4 d Time— 2:19%, 2:20, 2:17%, 2:20%. [Saturday, October 6, 190G. EACH HAS ITS SPHERE. THE KENTUCKY FUTURITY. The richest stake for three-year-old trotters in the world is the Kentucky Futurity. It was first trotted for in 1893, and its total value that year was $11,850. The California bred colt, Oro Wilkes, driven by John Goldsmith won it, the best time 2:14%. In 1894 the value of the stake increased to $26,430, and Gus Macey drove he Ally Beuzetta to victory, with the fastest heat again in 2:14%. Oakland Baron won the stake in 1895, the value being $20,000. W. W. Milam drove the winner, and the fastest heat was 2:16%. M. E. McHenry landed Rose Croix in front in 1896, the fastest heat of the race being 2:14, The stake had a total value of $16,250 that year. In 1S97 Orrin Hickok lowered the record of the stake to 2:13% with Thorn, and took first money out of a total stake of $15,000. The record was further lowered the following year by Peter the Great, driven by Peter V. John- son, a heat in 2:12%. The stake was worth $16,000 that year. The next three years the total value of the stake was the same — $16,000, and was won by the great three-year-olds Boralma, Fereno and Peter Sterling, the fastest heats of each year being 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:11%, and the winning drivers Gus Macey, Ed. Benyon and J. B. Chandler respectively. In 1902 the value of the stake was again increased to $20,000, and first money went to Nella Jay, driven by F. D. McKey, the fastest heat 2:14%. In 1903 Sadie Mac driven by Alta McDonald, won the $20,000 stake, a heat in 2:12% being the fastest. In 1904 the value was $22,000, and that year the great filly Grace Bond set the stake record at 2:09%, driven by W. J. Andrews. Last year the value was the same, and while Grace Bond's mark was not reached, Miss Adbell was the winner an'd trotted a heat in 2:09%, but a half second slower than Grace Bond's record. Alta McDonald drove her and became the only driver who had the honor of driving two winners of this great classic. This year, 1906, the stake was worth $22,000, was won by Silikon, driven by W. H. McCarthy and W. E. McHenry, and the fastest heat was 2:11%. THE KENTUCKY LAW UPHELD. Cincinnati, Ohio, October 2. — The Kentucky Rac- ing Commission law was declared constitutional, the information against the racing commission was dis- solved and the case remanded to the lower court for further proceedings by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in this city to-day. The decision was announced by Judge Cochran. The last Legislature passed what is known as the Racing Commission law, the purpose being to avoid conflicting dates on tracks in the same city and to limit racing in general so as to avoid too long meetings at any one point. The Douglas Park track at Louisville brought suit against the members of the racing commission, individually to restrain them from preventing the holding of a race meeting dur- ing the time set for a rival track. The lower court granted the injunction and the case was at once appealed. This injunction was to-day dissolved and the law declared to be constitutional. Judge Cochran said that the whole case turned on the question of the public welfare. Where a business may be lawful, the enforcement of limita- tions may be harmful to some one engaged in that business, but the point of the public welfare would have to govern. He discussed at some length the evils arising from betting on horse races and the maintenance of poolrooms in connection therewith, holding that some limitation was proper and neces- sary, and that this particular law was entirely fair to all concerned. The Kentucky Stock Farm says that the talk of the Lexington track habitues is the three-year-old pacing filly Pearl Light by Searchlight 2:03%, out of Pearl Onward. The Stock Farm says: "She is of average size, with lots of substance and splendidly muscled at every important point, while in the mat- ter of speed it is doubted whether her superior lives. She combines all the good points of both her sire and dam, and it would be hard to pick a flaw in her conformation. She has an ideal head, admirably placed on the best of necks, and her hocks are put on at the right place for speed. Pearl Light has worked a half in 1:01, quarter in 30 seconds. She is owned by Mrs. J. C. Lehman of Ellisville, Miss." Bessie Jones by Capt. Jones was given a record of 2:17% in the second heat of the 2:20 trot at North Yakima, September ISth. A couple of days later, while warming her up for the 2:30 trot, a boy lead- ing a cow from the stock parade crossed the track and Red Green and Bessie went over them. Green being thrown out. The mare acted like one that is "city broke and fearless of all objects," and kept on trotting, settling down to a walk in a few strides and allowing herself to be caught. England has been slower than France, Germany, Italy and the I'nite'd States in adopting th'j motor car, but it has at last caught the epidemic. cnS the effects of it are being realized in various directions. But it would be a great misfortune to agriculture if horses were generally supplanted by motor power, and there are many reasons why this fear is not likely to be consummated. The present craze for speed and dust is inconsistent with true pleasure, and we may soon see a reaction. The horse has many advantages which it may be well to mention. He is a unit of power which can be much m A'e con- veniently applied than motor power. We can drive one horse in a light trap, or two horses in a four- wheeler, or three or four in a brake; whereas the many horse power motor must be used for one in- dividual at a very considerable waste of energy. Again, horses are less liable to breakdowns and ac- cidents, and do not require repaid but only rest. Neither are they subject to the same depreciation in value as a machine, and may increase in value, while motors must depreciate, and that very rap- idly. The convenience of horse power on farms is even more marked than in the case of carriage horses. One may be used to draw a wagon or cart, and the power is easily trebled, doubled or quad- rupled without waste. The horses are not puzzled by soft ground v.hich entails two or three instead of one, and they are easily cleaned and kept in good order. They have stood their ground wonderfully against steam and may be relied upon to stand against motor power. Besides, they are cheaper than mechanical power. They may be managed so as to be profitable, as a $200 three-year-old may bej come a $300 four-year-old and a $400 five-year-old, but a five-year-old motor would be difficult to dis- pose of at any price. Horses are adaptable "to any sort of farm work. They can cut corn and carry it, plow the land and drill the seed, and ha'tl out dung over muddy roads without clogging or break- ing. They make manure and thus return a large proportion of their food to the land. They live well upon fodder which is not of the most saleable sort, and eat up the lighter oats which would only fetch a low price on the market. They graze rough ground at little expense, and, in fact, this cost cannot be estimated on the basis of ordinary market valuer. There are, therefore, many advantages to the credit of horses beyond a hard and fast calculation based on the market prices of hay and corn. The depre- ciation owing to age is very light, not amounting to more than $10 or $15 a year on an average, and the risks from accident, disease or death are not heavy. On the other hand, the depreciation, supercession and risks of motor power are simply incalculable, as an improvement in mechanism may quickly re- duce the value of a machine to that of old iron. We may therefore say with confidence, Long live the horse! May he continue to reap our harvests and plow our land, to carry us in the hunting field, on the polo field and trot before us on the road. There is room for him as well as for motors, and there is no reason why both should not exist together, each in the sphere most approprate to its peculiar ad- vantages.— London Live Stock Journal. Drink Jackson '8 Napa Soda. It means health. Saturday, October 6, 1906.] THE BLUE GRASS MEETING. Lexington. October 3. — After a postponement for one day owing to rain, the annual meeting of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association opened to-day with a large attendance. The Ken- tucky Futurity, for three-year-old trotters, the richest event of the year in harness horse circles, $10,000 being the amount earned by the winner, went to Siliko by Moko, the colt defeating a very high class field of young trotters, among them Governor Fran- cis, winner of the Clark Horse Review Futurity; The Abbe, winner of the Kentucky Stock Farm purse, and Ed. Custer. No victory in the Futurity in years was more popular than that of the stout-hearted son of Moko, yet the race was marred by an accident that re- sulted in serious injury to W. H. (Knapsack) Mc- carty, who drove Siliko. In the third heat Ben White, who drove The Abbe, made an attempt to get the rail near the quarter pole, and The Abbe stepped into the wheel of the sulky of Siliko. In an instant Siliko tripped, throwing McCarty headlong on the track beneath the hoofs of The Abbe and in front of nine other horses in the race. A murmur of pity went up from the thousands of spectators who witnessed the accident, but this was changed to shouts of applause when they saw Mc- Carty rise apparently uninjured. Siliko ran driver- less around the track into a harrow, but was caught before he was injured. McCarty staggered back to the stand to claim a foul against The Abbe. Neither Siliko nor The Abbe finished the heat. It was discovered that The Abbe had stepped on Mc- carty's head, inflicting a painful wound and serious injury. The Abbe was distanced for fouling, and the heat went to Lightsome in a driving finish with Ed Cus- ter. The judge allowed Siliko to start in the next heat, which he won, with McHenry in the sulky, from Ed Custer by a neck, and was awarded the race. He is owned by J. E. Madden, the winner of three futurities — two Sheepshead Bay futurities with Ballaho Bay and Yankee and the trotting futurity this afternoon with Siliko. Results: The Tennessee, 2:06 pacing, purse $3,000 — Ecstatic, b. m. by Oratorio, Ethel Wyn, by Harold (Long) 1 1 1 Argot Boy, b. g. ( Demarest) 5 2 2 Bolivar, b. g. (Walker) 2 3 3 Texas Rooker, b. g. (Snow) 4 4 4 Rudy Kip, Red Bird, Hal Chaffln. Gratt and Bonnie Steinway also started. Time — 2:04, 2:04%, 2:04 The Kentucky Futurity, trotting, $4,000— Siliko, b. c. by Moko, dam Silicon by Wilton ( McCarty & McHenry) 1 1 0 1 Lightsome, br. f. (Benyon) 4 5 14 Ed Custer, ch. c. (Chandler) 6 4 2 2 Alseste, br. f. (De Ryder) 3 3 4 6 Daffodil, br. f. (Ames) 7 7 3 3 Vera Prodigal, b. f. (Childs) 8 6 5 5 Quizetta, b. f. (Nolan) 5 8 6 7 The Abbe, blk. c. (White) 2 2 d Kid McGregor, b. c. (McPherson) 9 d Gov. Francis, br. c. (Foote) d Time— 2:1114, 2:11%, 2:14%, 2:13%. 2:08 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Lady May, b. m. by Commodore Kitson (Hob- son) 1 1 1 Schermerhorn, b. g. (Meeks) 6 2 2 Phalla, b. m. (Gatcomb) 3 3 5 Nancy H., blk. m. (Davis) 4 4 3 Berthena Bars. The Donna. Edwin S., Redtell and Nornalis also started. Time— 2:06%, 2:07, 2:06%. October 4. — Kentucky Tood, son of Todd and Par- onella, owned by Miss Ora Wilk of Gait, Ontario, Canada, and trained by Harry Stinson, took the two- year-old division of the Kentucky Futurity to-day in straight heats, defeating several crack young- sters. Kentucky Todd was one of the most sensation yearlings ever trained in Kentucky. He was bred by R. C. Estill and trained in his yearling form by W. W. Evans, who sent him to the quarter in 0:33%. He was purchased by Miss Wilkes for $6,000 late last fall and taken to Canada, where he win- tered in good shape. He was brought back to Ken- tucky several weeks ago and given special prepara- tions for the race of to-day. The colt is a half brother to the noted old campaigner, Country Jay 2:10%, and Nella Jay, winner of the Kentucky Fu- THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN turity in 1902. Three other races made up the card to-day, the 2:06 trot developing into one of the best races of the meeting to date. This event was won by Driver McCarthy behind Norman B., and the skill displayed by McCarthy to-day dispelled the belief that he was seriously injured in the smash up of yesterday. Summary: Kentucky Futurity, purse $5, — Kentucky Todd, blk. c. by Todd I Stinson) 1 1 The Native, b. c. (Benyon) 4 2 Blue Hill, b. c. (Liter) 3 5 Albingan. br. c. (Hogan) 6 3 Bonami, br. f. (Marvin) 5 4 Lucille Marlow, b. f. (Childs) 2 d Time— 2:14%, 2:16%. Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $1.000 — Captain Derby, b. g. by Charles Derby (Eld- ridge) 1 1 1 Hal R., br. h. (Hedrick) 2 2 2 Daphne Direct, b. m. (Walker) 3 3 6 Bystander, b. g. (Hall) 6 6 2 Richard Grattan, Long John, Doctor D., Hazel B., El Brino and Arnold Patchen also started. Time— 2:06%, 2:06%, 2:07%. Trotting, 2:06 class, purse $1.500 — Norman B., blk. g. by Phallas (McCarthy). 3 11 Snyder McGregor (Hogan) 1 2 2 Mainsheet, blk. h. (McHenry) 2 4 3 Gold Dust Maid, b. m. (Geers) 5 3 4 Angiola. b. m.' (Ames) 4 d Time— 2:07, 2:06%, 2:07%. Note. — In second heat Angiola left at post. Trotting, 2:16 class, purse $1,000— Belle Isle, br. m. by Axtell (Rea) 1 2 1 1 Guy Axworthy (Murphy) 8 1 7 7 Bowcatcher, b. g. (McCarthy) 4 4 3 3 Talpa, b. m. (McDonald) 10 7 3 2 Charlie Atwood, Pulsus, Dr. Bolkin, Heliograph, Ad- miral Schley and Redemption also started. Time— 2:13, 2:08%, 2:11, 2:11%, 2:13%. STATE FAIR BALANCE SHEET. Ray Meade of Hollister has sold his handsome yearling colt by Searchlight 2:03% to F. McHenry Train of Santa Cruz. The colt is royally bred and is one of the most promising youngsters in the State. D. J. Desmond, the well known contractor of Los Angeles, is now the owner of Hazel Kinney 2:09%, the first trotter by McKinney to enter the 2:10 list, which feat she accomplished at Woodland, Cal., August 29, 1900. Everything was "wide-open" at the Placer County Fair held at Roeklin, last month. One important fact often overlooked in horse breeding is to breed for matched horses. A matched team is in every way an improvement over an un- matched team. On the open market or at a private sale, a well matched team always sells at a premium. The best way to nsure matched colts is to breed the same mare to one horse two years in succes- sion. All young horses coming three or four years old should have their mouths and teeth carefully ex- amined when any symptoms of tenderness or irrita- tion are shown, as it is at this age that some of the deciduous molars are replaced by the permanent teeth. In some cases this gives rise to much pain and annoyance to horses, affecting their temper and sensibility. When the foot of a horse is gone there in no horse left. There is an old adage to this effect, the truth of which is incontrovertible. Yet no part of a horse's anatomy is worse used than the foot, and there are no more frequent diseases to which the notice of the veterinary surgeon is brought than those of the feet. Five minutes' hand-rubbing of the coat after groom- ing with the body brush and pads has been com- pleted will show remarkable results. When prepar- ing a horse for the show ring plentiful hand-rubbing of the coat ought to form part of the preparation. Rubbing of the horse tends to increase the glossi- ness and sleekness of its coat. While the recent State Fair was not a money- making proposition, with the $15,000 apportioned for the purpose by the Legislature, the State A tural Society managed the fair in such a manner that $1,131.95 was niaintained on the right sidi the ledger, according to a financial statement just made by Secretary J. A. Filcher. On July 1st the society had on hand $648.20, and the receipts during the fair were as follows: Stall rent for July. $165.40; stall rent for August, $57.75; pavilion privileges. $270; park privileges, $152.50: park gate receipts, $2,566; pavilion gate receipts, $4,007.75; park sweepstakes, $54; race programme sales, $94.10; entrance on races. $7,515; State ap- propriation, $15,000; total. $30.5:;" ■ The total expenses amounted to $29,398.75, divided into a hundred or more separate items. Some of the larger items of expense were: Team of horses, $325; salaries of office force, $930; Morse patrol. $337; music, $875; directors' lunch. $232.25; carpen- ter work on pavilion$428; church choirs, $300; park pay rolls, $1,532; pavilion pay rolls. $1,131; park premiums, $3,038: pavilion premiums, $3,974; post- age, $185; light, $202; advertising, $800; medals (estimated), $600; diplomas, $100. A number of these bills have not been paid, but all bids are in and the exact amount of receipts and expenditures will reach the footing noted. By Mr. Filcher's report it is shown that, while the pavilion was a paying proposition, money was lost at the park. The receipts at the pavilion amount- ed to $12,101.85; expenditures, $9,677.84, leaving a profit of $2,424.01. At the park, $1,292.06 was lost, the receipts being $18,428.35 and the expenses $19,- 720.41. Secretary Filcher states that he is greatly pleased with the showing made, especially since many old bills left by former boards were paid off during the year, and there is money left with which to begin the business of the next fiscal year. This is the first time in many years that the society has found itself out of debt. — Sacramento Union. TWO BIG STATE FAIRS. George Wilkes 2:22 has eight direct lineal descend- ants with records averaging just two minutes. Six have records ranging from 1:55 to 2:00%. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Two great State Fairs were held this year in Michigan and Ohio. In both the horse was the most interesting and dominating feature. Wthout horse racing it is generally conceded both fairs would have been dismal failures, from an ethical standpoint and financial failures sure. Take the Ohio State Fair for illustration. What has caused this Fair to so wonderfully increase in interest and attendance during the past few years. It is simply and solely because the horse department has been made the dominating feature and liberal purses have been offered for speed contests. When ex-Mayor Ganson, an experienced and capable horse- man, was placed in charge of the horse department, we felt sure what the result would be and the has even exceeded our most hopeful expectations. And did his efforts to build up that important de- partment of animal industry hurt any of the other exhibits? Not at all. It helped all the other depart- ments: and there is good reason for this. High class horse exhibits in the forenoon and high class racing in the afternoon doubled the attendance, and gate receipts of the Fair and more than doubled the grandstand receipts. And this largely increased at- tendance, stimulated all classes representing agri- culture, art, machinery and manufactured articles to show at the Fair, because the increased number present added largely to the value of the advertising. Hence, at the State Fair at Columbus all the de- partments were the best ever exhibited. And what is true of the Ohio State Fair is equally true of the Mchigan Fair. When Walter Snyder, late Grand Circuit Secre- tary, and formerly turf writer, was made Secretary of the Michigan State Fair he made the horse the leading feature, with the same result as experi- enced in Ohio. And while the racing was the great drawing card that took the immense crowds to De- troit, all the other departments were above the average, and it is conceded that the Fair was not only the most interesting and of more infinite variety, but it paid out the best of any Fair ever before held in the Peninsular State. Such Fairs as the two held in Ohio and Michigan this year are educators. And all of the signs of the times indicate that we have an element in our popula- tion that need this kind of education. — American Sportsman. THE mEEDER AND SPORTSMAN EDWARD RYAN DEAD. THE BUTTE MEETING. Edward Ryan, former lessee of Agricultural Park in Los Angeles, died in that city on the 2th of Sep- tember, after an illness of more than five months. He was born in Ireland in 1S56 and gifted with such a constitution as should have warranted him a lease of life till 1946. But Edward Ryan did not die as ordinary men die; what killed him was a broken heart. He spent a good deal of money on his two sons, giving both more than ordinary educational facili- ties, and he was rewarded by seeing both of them reach manhood under apparently auspicious sur- roundings. "Hope told her flattering tale." Charles Ryan was as scholarly a young man at 22 as I can remember to have met in this State. His literary attainments were of no common order, and his con- versation charmed all who met him. Then came the dreaded "white plague" that carries off so niany of our brightest young men. His parents spent a little fortune in trying to save him, but all to no purpose. He died in March. 1904. The younger son. Merton Ryan, was of a differ- ent mold from Charles, but bright in character and in every way exemplary. For a boy that grew up on a race track he was freer from vulgarity than any lad I ever met. At 17 he was sent East to an uncle living in Nebraska, who was a director in a country bank. He put Merton in there as a clerk, and at 20 the boy was elected cashier — the only case in the history of that State where so important a position was given to one who was still in his non- age. The work did not wear upon the boy so much as the care involved in his responsibility for "other people's money." Charley Ryan had hardly been buried ere the sad news came that Merton's health was badly impaired and he would soon be com- pelled to resign his position. He soon came back to Los Angeles, but with the finger prints of death plainly written in his still handsome face. Last May he was also borne to the grave, and from that day poor Edward Ryan never held up his head. All the ambitions of a steadfast and upright life had been in vain. A nobler hearted Irishman than "Ned" Ryan never broke a biscuit. While he kept Agricultural Park he helped indigent horsemen out of this town freely and ungrudgingly, and I don't believe that $5,000 would begin to repay the money that was owing to him in debts of this sort at the time of his death. What money he gave up in response to these "hard luck stories" was just what he happened to have with him. What I liked about him was his candid nature, utterly free from anything approaching hy- pocrisy. His religion was to be kind to his fellow man, and in that he showed himself a more sincere Christian than many that went oftener to church. He was buried early in the morning, as most Catholics are, and the notice of his death did not appear in the daily papers until the notice of his burial also appeared. Consequently his body was on the way to the cemetery before many of his friends (myself among the number) knew that he had reached the end of his life. Those who knew him during his lifetime have said good-by to a very upright and manly man full of kindly impulses and with a true Christian gentleman's pity for the short- comings of poor humanity. During the two past racing seasons at Ascot Park Mr. Ryan was one of the two official timers at that track. His work was conscientious, and he was a general favorite with all the other officials of the course. A legion of friends mourn the premature death of this earnest and true-hearted man. God rest him. HIDALGO. C. K. G. Billings has had five colts by John A. McKerron 2:04% brought from Pat Shank's farm at Litchfield, Ohio, to Cleveland, where they will be given their first lessons. They are out of some of his old matinee favorites. Alta McDonald has driven two trotters to records of 2:02 or better, viz., Major Delmar 1:59%, and Sweet Marie 2:02. He also drove the pacing mare Dariel to her record of 2:00%. the record for mares of her gait. Mainsheet and Oro set a new world's record for h.ee heats in the 2:09 trot at Columbus. Mainsheet won the first two heats in 2:05%, 2:05%. and Oro then reeled off the third in 2:05%. Incomplete accounts of the meeting held at Butte. Montana, in August and September have been printed in the Breeder and Sportsman during the past few weeks, but we print herewith the oflicial summaries as furnished by Secretary A. D. Gal- braith: August 24. — 2:16 trot, purse $500 — Lady Jones, bl. m. by Capt. Jones (Green) ..811 Lady Spokane, b. m. by Bozeman (Huber) . . 1 3 3 Neerguard. or. m. by Neernut (Brooks) .... 2 4 2 Oveta, b. m. by Caution (Dye I 5 2 4 Sally Lunn, 3-S-6; Johnnie K.. 4-T-S; Idol. 7-6-5; Robbie B. McGregor, 6-5-7. Time— 2:22%, 2:23%. 2:26%. First heat August 21st. August 27.-2:25 pace, stake $1,000 — Walter E., bl. h. (ringer) s. t. b. by Grant's Abdallah (Maxwell) 1 1 2 Jennie A., b. m. by Neernut (Butterwood) .451 Mollie Button, br. m. by Ales Button (Mis- ner) 2 2 3 Tommy Grattan, br. g. (4) by Grattan I Me- Guire) 3 3 4 Miss Idol, 5-4-5; Etta V., 7-6-6; Storm Quille. 6-dis.; Ralph R., dis. Time— 2:16, 2:14. 2:1S. 2:40 trot, purse $500— Hattie J., b. m. by Nazote-Gertrude Russell 2:23% (Misner) 4 1 1 Adwilta. b. m. by Advertiser (Ragsdale) ..13 4 Miss Burbrook, b. m. by Fal (Bryant) ..222 Bessie Jones, bl. m. by Capt. Jones (Green) .543 Jimmy Dugan, 3-5-dis. ; Idol H., dis. Time— 2:21, 2:21%, 2:23%. August 2S.— 2:27 trot, purse $500— A Valentine, b. g. by Gold (McMaster) ..141 Sally Lunn, b. f. (4) by Wiggins (Hayes).. 4 12 Dallas, ch. g. by Washakie (Nicola) 3 2 3 Miss Burbrook, 2-3-dis. ; Patsy Rice, dis. Time— 2:21%, 2:20%. 2:19%. 2:07 pace, purse $500 — Jib. b. g. by Senator (Brounell) .1 2 1 Miss Georgia, br. m. by McKinney (Hayes) . . 5 1 2 Milo, b. g. by Black Speck (Lillie) 2 5 6 Pauline G, bl. m. by Commoner (Simmons) 3 4 4 Sherlock Holmes, 4-3-5; Florodora, 7-6-3; Capt. Brino. 6-7-dis. Time— 2:11%. 2:10, 2:13%. August 29. — 2: IS pace, purse $1,000 — Major S.. br. g. (ringer) s. t. b. by Looking Forard (Maxwell) 1 1 1 Mollie Button, br. m. by Alex Button ( Mis- ner) 2 3 3 Jennie A., b. m. Neernut (Butterwood) .... 4 7 2 Bonnie Treasure, ch. g. by Bonnie Russell (Flagg) 7 2 8 College Maid. 3-8-7; Kittie Lomond, 6-4-5; Nirnsky. 5-6-4; Irwin C, 8-5-6; Miss Idol, dis.; Carlsbad, dis.; Ed. Madden, dis. Time— 2:13%, 2:15, 2:15. August 30. — 2:09 pace, purse $500 — Miss Georgia, br. m. by McKinney-Georgia B. 2:12% (Hayes) 3 1 1 Jib. b. g. by Senator (Brounell) 1 2 2 Milo, br. g. by Black Speck (Lillie) 2 3 4 Florodora, b. m. by Dedron (McGuire) 4 4 3 Time— 2:09%, 2:08%, 2:09%. 2:20 trot, purse $1,000 — Robbie B. McGregor, g. g. by Robt. L. Mc- Gregor (Bryant) 1 1 1 Johnny K., gr. g. (Erwin) 2 2 5 Neerguard, br. m. by Neernut (Brooks) ..33 4 Idol. b. g. by Pilot Medium (Threlkeld) 7 6 2 The Allerton Boy, 6-4-3; Highland, 5-5-6; Jimmy Dugan, 4-7-dis.; Akron L., dis. Time— 2:15%, 2:14%, 2:15%. September 1. — 2:15 pace, purse $500 — Floy Direct, b. m. by Direct Hal (Ragsdale) 4 11 Sherlock Holmes, ch. g. by Zolock (Childs) 2 3 2 Samuel L„ b. g. by Oliver Wilkes (Chappell) 3 5 3 Major S., b. g. (ringer) s. t. b. by Looking Forward (Maxwell), 1-2-dr.; Dacy. 5-4-4. Time — 2:11%, 2:13%, 2:20. 2:30 pace, purse $500 — Tommy Grattan, br. g. (4) by Grattan (Mc- Guire) 1 1 1 Mollie Button, br. m. by Alex Button (Mis- ner) 2 2 2 Highball, b. h. by Silkwood (Chappell) ... 3 3 4 Leona G, br. m. by Prince Grant (Erwin) 4 4 3 Storm Queen, 5-dis.; Walter E., dis. Time— 215%, 2:15%, 2:14%. [Saturday. October 6. 1906. Free-for-all pace, purse $500 — Jib, b. g. by Senator (Brounell) 2 1 1 Miss Georgia, br. m. by McKinney (Hayes). 13 4 Milo, b. g. by Black Speck (Lillie I 4 2 2 Pauline G.. bl. m. by Commoneer (Simmons) 3 4 3 Tom Keene. 5-5-5. Time— 2:09%, 2:11%, 2:17. A Valentine, br. g. by F. A. Russell (Weber) 2 11 Sally Lunn, b. f. 14) by Wiggins (Hayes).. 1 2 2 Adwilta, b. m. by Advertiser (Ragsdale).. 3 5 4 Dan Allerton, br. h. by Allerton (Wilson) ..535 Bessie Jones. 5-6-3; Hattie J.. 5-4-dis. Time— 2:20%. 2:18%, 2:19%. 2:14 trot, purse $1,000— Electric Maiden, b. m. by Electric Bell I Hayes) 1 13 Lady Jones, bl. m. by Capt. Jones (Green) ..63 1 Silver Band, bl. g. by Col. Cochran (Mc- Guire) 2 2 2 Idol. br. g. by Copper King iThrekeld) ... 3 4 5 Lady Spokane, 5-5-4; Homeway, 4-6-6; Oveta, 7- dis. Time — 2:13%, 2:15%. 2:17. September 3.-2:30 trot, stake $1,000 — Silver Band, bl. g. by Col. Cochran (Mc- Guire) 1 1 1 Miss Burbrook. b. m. by Fal (Bryant) 2 2 3 Patsy Rice, b. g. by Cold (Maxwell) 4 3 2 Highland, 3-4-dr. ; Dan Allerton, 5-dis. Time— 2:19%, 2:17, 2:21%. 2:21 pace, purse $500 — Tommy Grattan, br. g. (4) by Grattan (Mc- Guire) 1 1 1 Minsky, b. g. by Dunraven (Nicola) 2 4 3 Samuel L.. b. g. by Oliver Wilkes (Chappell) 3 2 4 Kittie Lommond. b. m. by Cedric (Wilson) . .432 Miss Idol, 5-5-5. Time— 2:16%, 2:16%, 2:17%. September 4. — 2:34 trot, purse $500 — Buck, b. g. by McKinney (Hayes) 1 2 2 Dallas, ch. g. by Washlake (Nicola) 2 14 Adwilta, b. m. by Advertiser (Ragsdale) ..34 1 Bessie Jones, bl. m. by Capt. Jones (Green) 4 3 3 Time— 2:20%, 2:20%, 2:22%. September 5. — Three-year-old pace, purse $350 — Copper Shell, b. f. by Bozeman (Huber).. Ill Raphael, b. g. by Glenelg (Leonard) 3 2 2 Earnfold, b. g. by King Amos (Trekeld)... 2 3 3 Tata-Tat, b. c. by Copper King (Dauml... 4 4 4 Time— 2:39%, 2:25%, 2:2S. 2:10 pace, purse $1,000 — Miss Georgia, br. m. by McKinney (Hayes) 111 Jib, b. g. by Senator (Brounell) 2 2 2 Milo, bl. g. by Black Speck (Lillie) 3 3 4 Sherlock Holmes, ch. h. by Zolock (Childs).. 5 4 3 Floy Direct, 6-5-5; Florodora. 4-6-6; Dacy, 7-dis. Time— 2:09, 2:09%, 2:11. September 6. — 2:17 pace, purse $500 — Bonnie Treasure, ch. g. by Bonnie Russell (Flagg) 1 1 1 Bertie K.. b. m. (Burris) 2 3 2 Prince Charles, ch. h. by Chas. Derby (Smith) 5 2 3 Irwin C. b. g. by Frantic (Trelkeldl 4 4 4 Gov. Ramsey, 3-5-dis. Time— 2:13%, 2:18, 2:13%. 2:20 trot purse $500 — Neerguard, br. m. by Neernut-Alcola (Brooks) 1 1 1 Patsy Rice, b. g. by Gold (Maxwell) 2 2 3 The Allerton Boy. ch. h. by Allerton ( Oppi ..432 Dan Allerton. br. h. by Allerton (Norton) . . 3 4 4 Time— 2:20%, 2:19%, 2:19%. September 7. — 2:22 class, purse $500 — Mollie Button, b. m. by Alex Button I Misner) 111 Kitty Lomond, br. m. by Cedric (Wilson) ..222 Highball, br. g. by Silkwood (Chappell) 3 3 3 Storm Queen and Nirnsky, dis. Time— 2:14%, 2:16%, 2:16. Florodora, b. m. by Dedron (McGuire)... 4 11 Sherlock Holmes, ch. h. by Zolock (Childs) 13 3 Floy Direct, b. m. by Direct Hal (Ragsdale) 2 2 5 College Maid. b. m. by Wildbrino (Erwin) 3 4 4 Dady, 5-5-2. Time— 2:12%. 2:15%, 2:17%. 2:19 trot, purse $500— Neergnard, br. m. by Neernut (Brooks)... Ill Miss Burbrook, b. m. by Fal (Bryant) 2 3 2 The Allerton Boy. ch. h. by Allerton (Opp) ..423 Idol, b. g. by Copper King (Trelkeld) 3 4 4 A Valentine, 5-5-5. Time— 2:16%. 2:16%, 2:18%. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard, It's the best. Saturday. October 6, 190G.J THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN BREEDING MORGAN HORSES. A GOOD SUGGESTION. PITY 'TIS, 'TIS TRUE. [Bulletin issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry. Ani- mal Husbandry Office.] Early in the last century New England in general and Vermont in particuarly were famous for their Morgan horses. These horses weie small, but well uilt. compact, and very good roadsters, with powers of endurance little short of remarkable. From Ver- mont they were distributed over the entire United States and over a considerable portion of Canada, the blood entering into the light harness stock of both countries and having an effect of great value. The principal effect was the endurance and stamina which it gave. With few exceptions it did not pro- duce extreme speed. For this reason the passion for speed in the light horses, at all costs, caused Morgan breeders to negelect conformation and quality, and even that stamina for continuous travel for long distances for which the Morgan was noted. The small size of the Morgans was also a fault when market requirements were considered. The result was that Morgan mares were mated with standard-bred stallions of other strains to get speed and increased size, and the Morgan type w-as very largely bred out. These standard-bred horses were not of the Morgan type, and in many cases they were not desirable individuals for breeding pur- poses. Even in Vermont the effects of these crosses are found on every hand. In the southern part of the State it is hard to find horses showing the Morgan type, but farther north they are more common. Believing that the Morgan characteristics were too valuable to the horse breeding industry to be lost, the Bureau of Animal Industry of the Depart- ment of Agriculture has established a stud in co- operation with the Vermont Experiment Station to revive inn rest in the Morgan breed. The type selected is that of the old Morgan, with size and quality. With increased size the Morgan horse will answer the requirements of the market for light horses and will be a profitable horse for farmers to raise. Nine mares and two fillies were bought in June. They are uniform in type, with full-made bodies, fine heads and necks, full hind quarters, good legs and feet, and abundant quality. Seven mares and the two fillies were purchased in Vermont and two mares in Kentucky. These bought in Vermont are by such sires as General Gates. Bob Morgan, Young Ethan Allen I a full brother in blood of Daniel Lam- bert), Denning Allen, Rocky Mountain, and Gillig. The Kentucky mares are by Harrison Chief, out of Morgan mares, and are in foal to the saddle stallion Highland Denmark, a horse of splendid conforma- tion and quality and an excellent stock getter. Some of the Vermont mares were in foal at the time of purchase. Those not in foal will be bred to the Morgan stallions General Gates, Frank Allen, and Rex. A stallion will not be purchased at present. as sufficient funds are not available. The intro- duction of Harrison Chief and other saddle blood was thought desirable on account of the great effect that the blood has had on the quality of the harness horses, for which Kentuky is famous. These mares were bought by a board composed of Prof. C. F. Curtiss, Director of the Iowa Experi- ment Station; Mr. Cassius Peck, of the Vermont Ex- periment Station, and Mr. George Rommel. Animal Husbandman of the Bureau of Animal Industry. In addition to the characteristics mentioned above, the board insisted on pure trotting action and discrimi- nated sharply against pacing or any tendency to mix in gaits. Pacing strains in the pedigrees were also avoided as far as possible. The mares are temporarily on a farm rented by the Vermont Experiment Station near Burlington, and will be moved to the college farm as soon as it is fittea up. A barn has been remodeled and is very' well adapted to the purpose for which it is to be used. Selection of type will be rigidly prac- ticed and undesirable animals culled out from time to time. Mr. W. F. Hammond has been appointed to conduct the work at the experiment station. Mr. Hammond has had a life-long experience in horse breeding in Vermont and is descended from the Hammonds who developed the Vermont merino sheep. It has been suggested by a prominent horseman, who is deeply interested in the breeding and im- provement of the trotting stock of this country, that it would be of great advantage to all to form an association which may include all the breeders of the light harness horses of America, says American Horse Breeder. The idea is an excellent one and the present seems to be a favorable time to carry it out. or at least to begin to lay the foundation. Its object would be similar to that which brought into existence The National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders up- wards of thirty years ago. That association con- tinued in existence some fifteen years or more, and was of great benefit to the light harness horse breed- ing industry, especially in its early days, but when the mighty wave of business depression, which swept over the United States in the early nineties, knocked the bottom out of the horse market, that association became extinct, or at least dormant, and has not been heard from since. A new organization can be founded upon some- what similar but improved and perhaps broader lines, which may include all the light harness horse breeders from the most nor; hern and eastern limits of Canada and the Maritime Provinces to the Pacific Coast and most southern limits of Texas. It should be in reality an International Association of Trotting Horse Breeders, or of Light Harness Horse Breeders, which will include trotters as well as pacers. There is much good that can be accomplished by- such an organization. The interests of the breeders in every section of the continent are in many particu- lars identical, and what affects them locally affects the whole body to a certain extent. There are many- things of vital interest at the present moment that require the consideration of trotting horse breeders and there are other things that are bound to arise in the future, and the most effective way of dealing with them is through an organization of some kind. It is by association of men in a body that results are achieved nowadays. We hope to see breeders get to- gether and form such an organization. DAN PATCH A DRAWING CARD. The St. Paul Pioneer Press recently contained the following: When Dan Patch paced his l:56ri mile at the Fair grounds Monday afternoon he earned something like $8,500 or $9,000 for his owner. M. W. Savage of Minneapolis. And the Board of Fair Managers is glad to pay over the money, for they consider that Dan Patch earned much more than that for the Fair. The contract which the Fair management made with Mr. Savage provided for a guarantee of $3,500 for the appearance of the pacer in an exhibition mile, in addition to which Mr. Savage is to receive 40 per cent of the receipts from increased day at- tendance for Monday over the figures of last year. W consider that the contract with Mr. Savage was a good business proposition," said C. N. Cos- grove, president of the Fair Board. "II was to the advantage of Mr. Savage to advertise the Fair as widely as possible, and he did this at his own expense. I have no means of knowing what his net profit is. but I am informed that he spent consider- able in advertising, for which the Fair received more benefit than did Mr. Savage. "We have not finished checking up Monday's re- ceipts, but judging from the figures now before us. I would say that Mr. Savage will receive something like $8,500. It may reach $9,000. but I do not think it will go over that amount." Mendolita 2:07H, the sister of Idolita 2:09%, has broken down. Sober up on Jackson 's Napa Soda. * One of the most remarkable performances at Readville was that of the sixteen-year-old trotting mare Van Zandt 2:09%, which was lapped oh Gold- dust Maid in the final heat of the Ponkapoag Stake in the fast time of 2:07%. Van Zandt has, with one exception, been on the turf every year since 1895, when she raced at Mystic Park, the year before the Readville track was built. The following season she took a record of 2:12 and was one of the sen- sational trotters of the year. Her record of 2:12 stood until the fall of 1904. when at Memphis she won two races and took her present record of 2:09%. She is owned and has always been trained and driven by her owner. J. Devereaux, a wealthy- resident of Hopewell Junction, N. Y. Drivers and owners continue to fill out the blanks without regard to much else than the bare name of the horse and the class in which he is to start. Some- times the sire is given, but more times it is not. while probably not one blank In one hundred con- tains the name of the dam or her sire. The result is that the working force of the Register Association gleans what facts it can from the turf papers and by letters written to the owners of the new per- formers. About half the time the Register people never hear from the latter until after the Year Book has been printed, and the owner, finding that the breeding of his trotter is not correctly given, up- braids the statistician of the Year Book for not giving the facts. Ten years ago the average driver could not tell the name of the sire of his campaigner. To-day it not infrequently happens that such is.the case, but it is very rare that he can name the dam. A goodly percentage of the owners "have the pedigree at hame, and will look it up when I get back." If our correspondent can get the parent associations to enforce the rule as to the making of entries, he will have our thanks and those of all breeders * * When the compilers of the Year Book are forced to admit, months after the racing season is over, that such-and-such a horse's breeding s untraced, the diffi- culty of securing such data in the hustle and bustle of securing scores of reports in the limit of a few days may be comprehended. When a rule is made and enforced, compelling breeders to register all foals and forbidding non-registered horses starting in races, it will be possible to furnish the information referred to. — Western Horseman. DEATH OF A GREAT SADDLE STALLION. The Kentucky Farmer and Breeder contains the following announcement of the death of Highland Denmark, one of the greatest of saddle stallions: Highland Denmark is dead and in his death the saddle horse has suffered a loss comparable to the loss the thoroughbred sustained when Hanover died. By Black Squirrel 58 with a dam by Dave Akin 775. he combined in himself blood which justified the belief the world knows. But beyond his blood lines his individuality was outstanding. In conformation few greater specimens of the breed have lived. In performance he fell none short of his biood and in- dividuality. As a two-year-old he won two firsts. As a three-year-old he won ten firsts, including the $500 stake at Stanford. As a four-year-old he won every staKe given in Kentucky that year (seven in number) and in every harness class, in every saddle ciass and in every' model ring in which he contended he won the blue ribbon of supremacy. At five years of age he was sent to the stud and has never been shown since. But his get perpetuated his fame and won on for him. At the Louisiana Purchase Exposition his progeny won more prizes than the get of all other American saddle stallions combined. In the class for "four the get of one stallion" Highland Denmark was first and second. Always his progeny have been beautiful in youth and usually they have fulfilled the youthful promise. It is no exaggeration to say that he bred more truly to type than any other stallion the breed has ever seen. From his loins have come more three-gaitei winners than from the loins of any other stallion. It will be long ere we look upon his like again and should there ever be a Hall of Fame for great saddle stallions then none can deny him the place of prominence. The Western Horse Show Circuit is growing very- popular. It now consists of seven shows and has a season of eight weeks. The circuit opened at St. Paul, September 11th, where the prizes amounted to $8,000. It was followed by the horse show at St. Joseph, running from September 24 to 29th. with prizes aggregating $10,000. Louisville came next on the circuit, the show occupying the first five days of October. $15,000 in prizes being offered for the annual competition. From October 8th to 12th a show will be held at St. Louis, where prizes amounting to $12,000 are offered. Three days after the close of the show at St. Louis, the Kansas City exhibition will open, offering $15,000 for competition. From there the horses will go to Omaha, where the show opens October 22d and lasts six days. $10,000 being offered. The greatest number of entries and largest prizes will be offered in the last show on the circuit, which opens in Chicago on Octob. continues through the week. Ill THE BREEDER AND SPORToMAN [Saturday, October 6, 1906. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt AT THE TRAPS. We intimated prior to the Interstate Association shoot, somewhat ruefully, that the Coast Handicap at Los Angeles would be lacking a cog in the wheels that turn to make a big shoot run smoothly — and that was the presence of Mr. Clarence A. Haight. We desire to make amends for our premature sur- mise. Haight was on deck all through the shoot and a popular and interested factor in every phase of the meeting. We venture to say that, although every visitor was welcomed cordially, there was no one on the grounds whom the boys were more sincerely pleased to see. Haight is good for many more tour- naments. The trap editor ran behind on several important shoots during September, but hopes to catch up with the records in due time, so that the sportsmen who keep scrap books may have the results from different Coast points. The Golden Gate Gun Club closed the club trap season at Ingleside on Sunday, September 30th. The regular program gave 100 targets to each shooter. The club purse amounted to $90, in which every shooter but three received a slice. Webb and Nau- man, contrary to the usual results, were not in the purse division for the first class. The scores aver- aged very good, that of M. J. Iverson being the rec- ord score here for a 100-target race. The Shields trophy race was won by Otto Feudner on the score of 24 out of 25. The trophy, however, was permanently won by C. C. Nauman, who won two of the contests this season. Terrill, Ed Schultz and Feudner each scored a win for the cup. The special cup race at 20 targets was finally won by Shields, who shot off a tie for the lowest score made in the race, both he and Hauer scoring 11 breaks. The shoot-off score was, Shields 13, Hauer 12. Ed Schultz won first money with a straight, Iver- son, Sylvester and Prior dividing second and third moneys. The scores follow: Club race, 100 targets, $90 added ($25, $25, $25 $15)— Champion Class — Forster 22 24 24 23 — 93 Golcher 20 25 24 21 — 90 E. Schultz 23 18 24 23 — SS O. Feudner 22 21 22 22 — 87 Webb 22 19 23 22 — 86 Nauman 20 IS 23 22 — 83 First Class — Iverson 25 24 25 24 — 98 Sylvester 22 21 22 24 — 89 Prior 20 22 23 23 — 88 Murdock 21 23 21 21 86 Wattles 12 12 19 15 — 58 Second Class Terrill 21 21 22 20 — 84 McElwain 23 20 22 19 — 84 Jacobsen 22 20 22 19 — 83 Hauer 17 17 25 21 — 80 Hoffman 21 20 16 23- — 80 Third Class- Patrick 22 23 21 20 — 86 Shields 9 8 14 13 — 44 "Adams 19 17 19 21 — 76 *Visitor. Shields Trophy, 25 targets, handicap — Feudner 24 Hoffman 23, Schultz 23, Hauer 22, Webb 21, Golcher 20, Prior 20, Terrill 19, Nauman 18. Special Cup Shoot, 20 targets — Schultz 20, Iverson 19, Sylvester 19, Prior 19, Nauman 18, Golcher IS, Hoffman 17, Feudner 17, Forster 17, Jacobsen 16 Webb 15, Adams 14, Terrill 13, Shields 11, Hauer 11. The Union Gun Club scores for the final 1906 club shoot at Ingleside are as follows: Club race, 25 targets — Champion class— Braderick 23, Feudner 22 Fors- ter 23, Hawxhurst 22, Nauman 20. First class— Daniels 21, Iverson 22, Murdock 22 Dr. Pitres 17, Sylvester 24. Second class — Hoffman 23, Lewis 13, Jacobsen 16 Knick 17, Shields IS. Third class— Cooley 19, Houpt 20, Patrick 19, Pick- ersgill 18, Shreve 18. Fourth class— Lynch 16, McGregor 5, Peltier 10. Every man in the champ squad was in the money. First class winners were Sylvester, Iverson and Mur- dock, Daniels for three moneys in the order named. Hoffman, Shields and Knick was the order for the second class purse. The third class shooters ranked: Houpt, Patrick and Cooley, Pickersgill. Fourth class division of moneys was: Lynch, Walsh and Mc- Gregor. The final results in the medal race, 25 targets, were: Champion class — Feudner won on a shoot-off with Xauman, 22 to 21 breaks. First class— Iverson with 24 breaks, Sylvester 23, both at IS yards. Sec- ond class — Jacobsen and Hoffman shot a tie. Jacob- s-:n won, IS to 16. Third class— F. Houpt, 22, won from Cooley, 21 breaks. Fourth class— Lynch won tr-e medal with 17. Added money race, 5 pairs at 14 yards, 15 singles at ±6 yards— Daniels 22, Pickersgill 16, Patrick 19, Lynch 12, Knick 17, Bradrick 21, Hoffman 19, Feud- ner 21, Dr. Pitres IS, Lewis 9. Jacobsen 16, Shields 14. Hawxshurst 17, Iverson 17, Ellis of Portland, Or., 24, Houpt IS, Nauman 19, Forster 23. McGregor 5. Ellis first money. Forster second, Daniels third. The Vallejo Gun Club held a medal shoot at its grounds north of town recently. William Chappell won the championship medal with a score of 25 birds out of a possible 25. P. Magistrini won the class A medal with a score of 22. William White won the class B medal and W. J. Elias captured the class C medal. There was considerable rivalry for the Clark medal. All the crack shooters were handicapped. Elias. Magistrini, Hirschle, Rose and O'Hara tied. On the shoot-off "Togo" Hirschle won. The fourth shoot for the Du Pont Trophy, held last month at Aberdeen, Wash., by the Grays Harbor Gun Club, resulted in a tie to make things interesting. Out of a possible 25 targets Charles Pratsch of Aber- deen broks 22, th.e same number being dropped by D. W. Fleet of Montesano. In the shoot-off to decide the tie Pratsch again scored 22, Fleet falling down and getting but 17. There were five shoots for the cup, Pratsch and James McLaughlin of Cosmopolis each having won twice. The final meet to decide its ownership was won by McLaughlin, who is Town Clerk of Cosmopolis, Wash. Devotees of the shotgun who have been cranks on the subject of hand-loaded shells will have to pay heavily for their fad this season. The ammunition interests are after the hand-loaded shells, and prices are such that the highest grade of factory-loaded shotgun ammunition can be bought for less money than the empty cartridge, powder, shot and wads can be bought, to say' nothing of the labor of loading the shells. The effect will be to practically put the hand-loaded shells out of business, and few, if any, of the dealers will cater to that trade. "Freak" loads not carried in stock will of course be hand loaded, but will necessarily come high. The California Wing Club shoot at Ingleside on September 30th wound up the regular local trap season for 1906. A fine day and an excellent lot of pigeons brought out a rather small attendance of shooters. The club purse of $100, three moneys, 50, 30 and 20 per cent, was divided by the high guns. Otto Feudner, 31 yards, scored a clean string, as did W. L. Nielsen, 27 yards. They split first and second moneys. Third money was divided between Walsh, Schultz and Klevesahl. Feudner shot in excellent form. Nielsen has shown marked improvement since his rather brief devotion to the sport. Walsh lost his chance for a straight by going to the score for his seventh bird with the safety on his Greener — an odd thing to do for a shooter of thirty years' ex- perience. Frank Turner is looked upon as a coming trap shooter. He has a quick eye and good judg- ment, barring a tendency, prevalent with all non- time-seasoned shooters, of pulling the trigger a bit too soon. Following the club race pool shoots were in order. In the first at twelve birds four men who scored 11 divided the purse. Turner and Walsh divided on straight scores in a ten-bird pool. The distance handicaps in the pool races were the same as in the club race. Walsh beat Nauman in a seventeen- bird race from the thirty-yard slat — 16 to 12. The scores of the day follow: Yds. Walsh, P. J .■...29—11111101111211111112—19 Fano, E. A 25—122201122112011022*0—15 Feudner, M. O 31—12221212221111122222—20 Webb, A. J 27—22221222122222222002—18 Nauman, C. C 28— 11110212111110222211— IS Klevesahl, E 24—21212120211111121111—19 Nielson, W. L 27—11121122111112111111—20 Turner, F 26—20220221121211111101—17 Murdock, W. E 26—22120111021121221221—18 Schultz, Ed 30—11222112221221101112—19 •Dead out. Pool, 12 pigeons, $5 enrtance, distance handicap, high guns — Turner 00121211121 2—10 Nielson 11210212122 2—11 Walsh 12112110211 2—11 Nauman 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1—11 Sylvester 10111122211 1—10 Fano 11221122210 2—11 **Terrill 10011111122 2—10 "Adams, L 10101211120 2—9 **Birds only. Pool, 10 pigeons, $5 entrance, distance handicap, high guns — Turner 112222111 1—10 Nielson 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 0 — 9 Nauman 011111020 2—7 Walsh 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1—10 Fano 2 2 2 0 2 2 0 1 1 1 — 8 now located at Victoria, B. C, has recently done some good shooting at the northern traps. The big gun club up at Victoria has been shooting for the Peters cup (pigeons), and it has already been won by two different men, one by a score of 67 out of a possible 75, the other by a score of 68. Leavell has now shot twice for it and won two straight. The second time he made 75 straight kills. The betting at the same time was 4 to 1 in favor of the Victoria men. Now Leavell feels confident that he will carry off the cup. The Medford Rod and Gun Club two-day tourna- ment took place September 21st and 22d, and was practically the final appearance of the Eastern squad on the Coast circuit this year. The shoot was a successful affair and a pleasant reunion of sports- men. Among other features the Ladies' Booster Club cut quite an important figure. O. O. Helman of Ashland, Or., made high amateur average for the shoot — 360 out of 400. Junker of Seattle was second with 359. Fred Feudner of San Francisco came third with 356. Crosby broke 196 out of 200 the first day and Hirschy broke 194 the second day. A number of shooters were in attendance who did not shoot through the program. The scores of those who did follow: First day, September 21, 1906, 10 events, 20 tar- gets each, $2 entrance each — Name — 123456789 10 Broke Hillis 19 18 20 17 19 19 19 19 20 17—187 Winters 20 IS IS 19 19 15 IS 16 16 18—178 Howe 19 19 19 20 19 19 19 19 16 19—187 King 19 17 19 19 20 20 19 17 18 18—186 Ellis 14 IS 19 17 20 20 20 17 20 15 — 180 Heikes 19 19 20 18 20 19 20 20 19 19—193 Crosby 20 19 19 20 19 20 19 20 20 20—196 Hirschy 19 IS 20 IS 17 20 19 19 20 19—189 Marshall 17 18 15 17 16 19 19 16 20 15 — 170 Huff 19 20 20 19 20 20 19 19 18 17—191 Heard 17 13 18 17 16 12 13 16 10 13—145 Boyden 18 19 18 16 15 20 IS 15 19 18—176 Envart 17 15 16 20 18 15 IS 20 16 19—174 Elwood 17 16 13 14 15 13 12 14 15 16—145 Helman 19 18 18 16 20 19 20 15 18 13—176 Feudner 17 17 19 17 IS 17 20 19 IS 19—181 Junker 19 17 18 20 20 17 17 19 17 19— 1S3 Long 16 19 17 17 20 16 18 17 15 17—173 Fleet 19 18 17 18 19 16 16 17 15 15—170 Wray .\ 19 19 16 19 16 16 19 14 16 17—171 Daily 12 13 12 8 15 10 15 8 13 12—117 Miles 16 19 19 17 18 18 11 19 13 18—168 Second day. September 22, 1906, 10 events, 20 tar- gets each, $2 entrance each — Name — 1234567S9 10 Broke Hillis 19 20 18 16 20 16 IS IS IS 16—179 Winters 17 14 19 17 17 19 19 16 17 19—175 Howe 18 19 18 19 19 19 17 19 17 18—183 King 16 17 19 13 16 14 18 17 15 20—165 Ellis 17 20 17 19 20 20 19 19 19 20—190 Heikes 20 19 18 19 20 17 19 18 18 19—187 Crosbv 20 19 20 19 18 19 20 19 19 20—193 Hirschv 20 20 19 18 20 19 20 20 20 18—194 Marshall 18 18 19 19 18 19 17 17 15 17—176 Huff 20 19 19 19 18 20 19 18 19 15—186 Heard 16 13 17 12 16 14 17 16 18 16—155 Bovden 18 18 20 18 IS 17 15 17 IS 17—176 Envart 19 17 15 20 19 18 16 17 17 16—174 Elwood 13 13 17 12 17 15 13 12 10 12—134 Helman 19 19 17 16 18 18 19 19 19 20—184 Feudner 19 IS 18 15 18 20 18 16 18 15—175 Junker 18 19 17 19 19 17 17 14 IS 18—176 Long 18 18 17 17 18 17 IS 16 18 14—172 Fleet 19 18 18 15 15 16 IS 18 IS 19—170 Wrav 18 14 19 15 17 20 19 19 18 15—174 Dailv 16 14 16 9 15 16 13 14 15 14—142 Miles 17 19 17 16 16 10 12 14 7 15—142 Smith 15 16 12 12 10 10 12 12 9 9—117 Club race. 20 pigeons, distance handicap, $100 added, 3 moneys, high guns — At the Gun Club shoot in Aberdeen last month Miss Berna McCorkle shot for the ladies' prize and had the pleasure of tying with Mrs. Agnew of Aber- deen. Mrs. Agnew has been attending shoots for years and is considered a good gun expert. Miss McCorkle had never shot a shotgun before, which makes her record all the better. The two ladies were compelled to shoot off three ties, Mrs. Agnew win- ning in the fourth. Miss McCorkle said afterward that her shoulder was black and blue from the ef- fects of the kicking of the gun. Ducks Plentiful. All indications point to the probability of a very fine duck shooting season in Modoc this fall. The shores of Goose Lake are literally alive with young ducks, who are growing at a rapid rate upon the tule berries and other products of the marshes there. Reports from Likely say that the fowl are so numerous upon the south fork of the Pitt river that the grass is in danger of being devoured by them to the great loss of the stock men. who will soon begin to bring their- cattle in from the ranges. The late opening of the shooting season is especial- ly irksome to sportsmen in this latitude. Owing to the early approach of cold weather, most of the best grades of ducks fly south before the law allows their being potted. As a consequence, Modoc farmers are badly cheated by being obliged to grow and fat- ten the game, which their more fortunate southern neighbors take and enjoy. L. Leavell, formerly of the Empire Gun Club and The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal place to spend your summer vacation. Saturday, October 6, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN U DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Joseph E. Terry's three English Setters won the premier honors at the Victoria, B. C, field trials last week. Blue Bell and Shasta Daisy, two Kilgarif puppies, won first and second in the Derby, and the staunch old field trial veteran Kilgarif won both the All-Age and the Champion stakes. W. IS Cou'ttS Of Kenwood handled the Bella Vista entries. Denmark, a handsome Pointer owned by Charles Hanson of Seattle, was awarded third place in the Derby. In the second series of the Derby Laughing Water, owned by R. Bryce of Vancouver, made a splendid run. but was beaten by both the California dogs in the final. Field trials experts of many years' ex- perience who were present stated that the two Sac- ramento dogs, which are yet little more than pup- pies, being full sisters from the same litter, are the finest field dogs that have been seen in competition here for many years. O. N. Olds of Butte, who managed the arrange- ments for the show of dogs at the Silver Bow County Fair, has been engaged to take charge of this de- partment at the Deer Lodge county. Mont., fair. Without any special attention last year this was one of the interesting features of the Anaconda Fair, and this season it will be one of the most important. Entries closed for Stockton on September 28th. The show will open on Thursday, October 11th. and close the following Saturday evening. The list of specials is a fine one, numbering nearly 100, the majority being cups. One feature of the show will be side exhibitions. There will be exhibi- tions of flowers, pianos, various products and manu- factured articles. In fact, the show will be in the nature of a fair. Among the dogs shown John D. Spreckels' Bull Terrier will make his re-entry on the bench; also ch. Meg Merrilies II and Woodlawn Baron, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Thorburn of Berkeley. Phil Wand has entered a quartet of good Dachshundes. N. J. Stewart of Monterey will bench two fine Aire- dales. A. L. Holling's Gordon Setter bitch and other entries from San Francisco will be supplemented by many entries from other points. The prospects look good for one of the best shows ever seen on the Coast outside of San Francisco. James Cole of Kansas City will judge. George A. Craw field is superintendent and Spratts will bench; this is an excellent combination. We hope to meet many bench show familiars in the Flour City next week. A paragraph in a San Francisco daily paper last week states: "The members of the Bull Terrier Club of San Francisco are making active preparations for their initial show, which was originally scheduled to be held late in April, but which was postponed owing to the unsettled condition of affairs in the trying times following the fire. The show is now announced for October 15th in the Young Men's Hebrew Asso- ciation Hall, 1970 Page street, near Stanyan. Edmond Attridge, a recognized authority on this sporty breed, will officiate as judge, while Dr. Welsh will be the veterinarian of the show. All entries re- ceived and tickets sold for the show scheduled for April will lie honored at this show. Entries will close at midnight on October 6th. Exhibitors who have lost their tickets will be sup- plied with new ones upon application to the secretary at his office, 874 Clayton street. William Phillips will locate next week near Sharon, in Madera county, on the line of the Santa Fe road. He will take fourteen dogs from his Benicia kennels. These puppies are Pointers and English and Irish Setters which he has in training and will break to field work for his clients. The country he has se- lected to work his dogs in is an ideal quail country. He proposes to remain there all winter. That Coast dogs are to be counted in at events held in the East has been most emphatically demon- strated by the success of Dr. W. C. Sharpies of Se- attle in the wins of Butheta (Bud Zunts-Patterm. a well-known northern Cocker Spaniel, at Bar Harbor, Me., and Toronto. Canada. She won first open ami winners at Bar Harbor and reserve for the special for best Cocker in the show. At Toronto she won first open and winners and first in the breeders' class. She was also awarded the English Cocker Spaniel Club medal. This showing was very re- markable, for the Cocker entry was an exceedingly large one. The granddam and grandsire of Butheta are owned by Roland G. Gamwell of Bellingham, Wash. He also owns that sterling good black Cocker Duke Royal. The rumors crediting San Jose with a bench show this week were started by an enthusiastic but irre- sponsible newspaper scribe of the Garden City and, we are informed by Harry Doble, without foundation. General Manager W. S. Dimmock of the Tacoma Railway and Power Company has announced that the company will carry dogs on the cars during the hunting season. An order to that effect will soon be issued by the company. The fare for dogs will be 10 cents. For some time the company has had a cast-iron rule prohibiting carrying dogs on its trains, but at the numerous solicitations of the hunters the concession has finally been granted. Mrs. George Cranfield has purchased the English Bull Terrier Hawthorn. Bi om Ed assistant editor of the Call, and will dog in all classes to which it is eligible. Enraged at the continued destruction dog bj poison, the ganized a vigilance committee, witn the avowed Inten- tion of lynching tin- doj it the latter was raptured. A valuable Scotch Collie belonging to Miss Gene vieve Buckley was poisoned, as was a lull-blooded St. Bernard dog belonging to M. Luba, a baker of Martinez. Following this one night a strange man was found in the act of stealing supplie from Luba's place, and the baker fired two shots at the thin bul without effect. E. M. Tidd, a Berkeley policeman, who has a lai kennel of Airedale Terriers, has suggested to Chief Vollmer that the dogs be trained to assist in police work, and the Chief has approved the sugge Tidd will teach the terriers to follow a sceni and so hopes to increase the efficiency of the force His dog Rock Prince won first limit open, winners and the special for best Airedale at the Venice of America show last month. By some oversight the awards were mixed in the marked catalogue issue, and Endcliffe Royalty, a dog owned by G. S. Thomas of Monorovia, was given first in open and winners. Endcliffe Floss, a bitch entered by Mr. Thomas, was given the special for best. It is to be hoped this mistake will not go on record in New York. Some excellent Boston Terrier puppies are offered for sale in an "ad" that appears on page 15. We can give an intending purchaser who desires a good Toy Pom the address of the owner. Two winning Airedales entered at Stockton will be a bargain, as they are listed for sale, for any fancier who wants a good terrier of this breed. Contractor D. S. Hirschle is prizing very highly a fine, well broken English Setter dog, which has just been presented to him by E. M. Wilson. Tin- dog was very fond of Mr. Hischle. and Mr. Wilson made "Togo" happy by giving him the animal, for which he recently refused $100. GOSSIP FOR SPORTSMEN. Supervisor Ralph Miller and Game Warden Reed have been investigating the condition of the streams of the northern end of San Cruz county recently and tmds that there are more fish at this time of the year than ever before. The young fish hatched at Brookdale and planted in the streams during the past year are now of a good size and anglers are de- lighted with the results. Steelhead from six to four- teen inches long are being caught every day, says Mr. Miller, and when the narrow-gauge road is re- opened next year a great influx of fishermen from all parts of the State is expected. E. A. Mocker, who is at present located at Ca pi tola, has been having great sport with the young steel- head in the lagoon at that point. The fish average about a half-pound and take a black or brown spider fly. His catch several times aroused the astonish- ment of different placid natives, who never dreamed there was such extraordinary good fishing practically in their back yards. H. L. Caufield of the Bureau of Fisheries of the United States, is at present in the vicinity of Mount Whitney, in Southern California, where he and bis men will take a large number of golden trout fry that have been cultivated there. The swimming fry will be taken to Colorado and planted in the moun- tain streams of that State. Golden trout are a rare and valuable game fish. Captain Canfield says, and are being propogated by the Government. Large numbers of black bass are now being caught by Lemoore fishermen. They are very plentiful at certain points in Kings river, take the hook most and an- a fine fish for eating. It is pleasing to note that the pesky carp are gradually disa ing and giving place to a better and more palatable fish. Nine hundred thousand young trout have been distributed from the fish hatchery at Brookdale dur- ing the last few months. Superintendent Shebley believe that about i steelheads and Quinnat salmon and about J Eastern brook trout will be distributed this fall and spring. All the streams of this county, from one end to the other, have been liberally stocked with fish. If results prove anything the striped bass is grow- ing scarcer n our bay waters every month. The net fishermen find them and keep all they catch. Ang- lers now who can land one or two small sized bass n a day's fishing are lucky. The trout fishing n the high Sierras promises to ■ atly mproved In the next two years. The California Fish Commission has planted more trout since they were organized. The output of salmon is the largest in the world's I . ! | i : At the request of the Sierra Club, indorsed b\ i' David Starr Jordan, the Fish Commission has sent a large shipment of Eastern brook ami rainbow - Paradise Valley, winch is located in ■ a o county. The waters flowing through this beautiful region are tributaries of Kings river, but they are impassable on account of falls that prevent of the fish, consequently the entire region is destitute of fish. An examination being made, it een that the streams contained every element calculated to make magnificent fishing grounds. The in brook trout were planted in the small meadow streams; the rainbow in the larger, more i urbulent waters. The difficulties attending this work can be better appreciated when it is known that the young fish were transported nearly fifty miles by rail to Sanger, hauled by wagons about fourteen hours and again transferred into pack animal cans, and on the backs of horses carried for a day and a night before they reached the waters that were stocked. Three- other shipments of the same varieties of fish were made into eastern Tulare county, into the Sequoia and General Grant National Parks, which trip involved three nights, and two days' con- tinual traveling. The fish distributors have become so expert in the handling of young fry that they are able to deliver fish these distances with a loss ol no1 more than a dozen fish in a shipment of 10,- 000 fry. Instead of censuring Chief Deputy Charles A. Vogelsang of the State Fish Commission, the Sacra- mento County Game Protective Association drafted resolutions at a regular meeting highly commending Mr. Vogelsang for efficient and fearless services in the interests oT game protection throughout the State. The Santa Clara County Game Protective Asso- ciation addressed a communication to the Sacra- mento Association asking that steps be taken for tin- removal of Vogelsang from the Commission. The grounds stated covered several charges. One charge was that Vogelsang had dismissed three game war- dens without giving them a hearing. Another was that the Chief Deputy was partial to the moneyed men. on whom he imposed small fines for shooting out of season, while a poor man was punished to the full extent of the law. The Sacramento Association held a meeting in the office of County Assessor Berkey. All of the charges were discussed and it was determined that the Deputy Commissioner was innocent. Lester J. Hinsdale was instructed by the members to draft a letter in reply to the Santa Clara Association's charges, stating that the Board could not comply with the wishes expressed by that organization, but that on the contrary they were ready to indorse and commend Charles A. Vogelsang for his ser- vices. The Association received a communication from the Audubon Society of California, at Pasadent, re- questing an opinion on what protection should be given doves during the nesting season. A reply was sent stating that the Association believes in protecting birds while on the nest and that the open season comes too soon. Game Warden Worsted. Three fragmentary dispatches to Game Warden Rief of Seattle from his deputy. W. Pulver. at Baring, near Berlin, one day recently brought the news of the bold release of two of the latter's prisoners by a gang of about forty fellow Italians, who, at the point of shotguns, compelled the officer to give up his men. According to the dispatches, the two men were caught by Deputy Pulver in a violation of the game laws, each man having a dead grouse on him before the season was open. The deputy held the men for about three hours and had taken them to the rail- road station to bring them to Seattle, when the large gang of Italian fellow workmen with the prisoners on the railroad near Berlin appeared armed with shotguns. By threats of violence and show of arms they forced the officer to give up his prisoners. Pulver immediately wired Game Warden Rief for instructions, stating that the number of Italians in the gang was so large as to preclude the possibility of his retaking the escaped prisoners. Subsequently he wired Mr. Rief that the leaders of the gang had offered to deliver up the two men provided they be let off easily and allowed to pay the fines assessed on their fellows. .Mr. Rief instructed Pulver to insist on a plea of guilty and to attempt to secure a fine of $50 on each of the alleged violators of the game laws. This the Italians refused to submit to, and the Game Warden was so informed. On receiving information to this effect, Mr. Rief determned to go to the scene himself. "I think I can handle those Italians." he said be- fore elaving for Baring. "It is probable they will be ready to turn over the men by the time I get there, and if I need any assistance I can get on the ground." THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 6, 1906. FISH COMMISSION VS. SPORTSMENS' ASSOCIA- TIONS A iii absence from the city by the editor of this department is why the communica- tions following have not appeared in our columns ifore. The recent discharge by the Board of Commissioners of two deputies. Messrs. Welch and Ingalls, has been taken up by a number of sportsmens' associations with the result that serious charges have been made against Chief Deputy Chas. Vogelsang. The letters here given are in reference threto: Dr. A. M. Barker to Fish Commissioner John Ber- mingham. San Jose, Cal., September 1. 1906. Editor Breeder and Sportsman — Dear Sir: My at- tention was yesterday called to an article which ap- peared in your paper the date of August 25th. signed by Mr. John Bermingham, Jr. As the exigencies at present existing in the non- enforcement of some of our game laws are a great source of anxiety to thousands of sportmen through- out the State ot California, and as Mr. Bermingham is a member of the State Fish Commission and one to whom the sportsmen of the State look to en- force our laws, it seems proper that as President of the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Association I should answer, inasmuch as Mr. Ber- mingham has seen fit to include the names of two gentlemen who had nothing whatever to do with the action of the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Association. As far as Dr. Hibbard is concerned he is well known among sportsmen throughout this State, and it is equally well known that he has been fighting for better game protection for many years, and I think I may be pardoned for the remark that if the verdict of the sportsmen throughout the State could be recorded that he would be given quite as much credit for his labors for firsh and game pro- tection as Mr. Bermingham would for his self-sacrific- ing devotion to the cause. As to Mr. Payne, of whom Mr. Birmingham refers as a discharged servant of the Fish Commission, I would say that any sports- man in the State of California who is at all familiar with what Mr. Payne has done for the cause of fish and game protection for the past quarter of a century, and especially during the past ten years, who would sit with his mouth closed and without a sturdy protest at the insinuations contained in Mr. Bermingham's article, would not deserve the name of sportsman. Mr. H. T. Payne, the President of the State Game and Fish Protective Association, was a sportsman long before Mr. Bermingham was ever thought of. He has fought many a battle for the welfare of the sportsmen of this State, is still fighting their bat- tles and now he is fast approaching that stage of life when his mantle must fall upon the shoulders of a younger man, and as sportsmen show apprecia- tion of service rendered, his gray hairs should be respected. I for one wish to say that such a slur could never come from the heart of a true sportsman. Mr. Payne like the rest of us is human and may have made mistakes, and did make one mistake, and that one mistake was, I think, that he did not tender his resignation to the Fish Commission at the time he was sent to Mexico (ostensibly to look into the ques- tion of importing quail into this State), but the real purpose Mr. Payne well knew to get him out of the Commission's way while important game legislation was pending at Sacramento. So much as to two gen- tlemen whom Mr. Bermingham has attempted to im- plicate as being responsible for action taken by the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Association. The third name mentioned as a trio of the "so-called game protectionists" happened to be myself! If I were to wish a recommendation as to my honesty, sobriety and manhood I would never think of going among strangers, but go among the people with whom I have lived for over a quarter of a century! I invite the readers of the Breeder and Sportsman who may have read Mr. Berming- ham's article to visit San Jose and make inquiry as to my history, both as a game protectionist and as a citizen. Enough as to Mr. Bermingham's desire and attempt to belittle the work of Santa Clara County in its endeavors to assist in the passage and enforcement of good and strict game laws. As far as the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Association is concerned it is "A clique of game protectionists" (as Mr. Bermingham sug- gests), but not organized to besmirch any man's character, but rather to assist at all times and in every honorable way to better the conditions of fish and game protection, which we hope to do by getting a Chief Deputy Fish Commissioner in whom we, the sportsmen, and game protectionists in this State have confidence. It was a fact that our Association invited Messrs. Welch, Davis and Ingalls to our meeting! It was also published in the San Jose Mercury the next day that they had been invited to our meeting, and there was no secret in connection with that fact, as is intimated in Mr. Bermingham's article. Those gentlemen gave much information not gen- erally known, and corroborated much that is com- mon knowledge by those interested in game protec- tion. The fact that those gentlemen were "discharged employes of the Fish Commission" does not in any sense discredit their standing as men of honor, since it is the common belief among sportsmen throughout California that the Chief is responsible for it, and hence the indignation of "game protectionist cliques" from north to south and from east to west! Please note the following quotations from the pen of Mr. Bermingham and see how consistent he is: "The gentlemen before whom these discharged deputies gave testimony, in my judgment, took a cowardly way to vent their spleen and dissatisfac- tion on Mr. Vogelsang, since he was not summoned to the meeting to defend himself against the charges made by the discharged deputies, etc." Mr. Bermingham is such a stickler for fair play, I will ask a pertinent question: Why did he not in- sist that Messrs. Welch. Davis and Ingalls be given a chance to appear before the Fish Commission and know the charges against them, and give them a chance to answer them? The Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protec- tive Association believe that if the State Fish Com- mission had a Chief Deputy with the love of fish and game protection in his heart and the back-bone to show no fear or favor and would have this motto: "We will endeavor to enforce the game and fish laws to the letter," ever before his mind's eye, that, with the valuable assistance of the thousands of game protectionists throughout the State, the fish and game supply could and would be maintained for some years to come! Mr. Bermingham rightly says "there are a great many honest and upright men in the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Association," and I predict he will hear from more of them! Mr. Bermingham refers to our Association as "venting their spleen" and bringing their "muck rakes" into use. I would like to call the gentleman's attention to the fact that we raise prunes in Santa Clara county and do honest work for game protec- tion on the side, and that "muck rakes" may be used for raking the crude oil off the bay in his vi- cinity, but have no use here. As for "spleen," it is not "spleen," it is just a profound interest to fur- ther the interests of fish and game protection, which some people can not yet understand. In conclusion, permit me to say again that the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective As- sociation will work for every thing which they be- lieve is for the welfare of the sportsman, and will fight everything and everybody they feel sure is not. Very truly yours, A. M. BARKER, President S. C. C. F. & G. P. A. Fish Commissioner John Bermingham Answered by Secretary E. A. Mocker. Capitola, Cal., August 30, 1906. Editor Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco, Cal. — Dear Sir: In the issue of August 25th, in the Breeder and Sportsman, I noticed an article signed by one John Bermingham Jr. In the first place, I wish to state that I am the secretary-treasurer of the California Fame and Fish Protective Association, and believe it my duty on behalf of the Association to make some reply to Mr. Bermingham's letter. To begin with, after reading the articles published in Western Field and Breeder and Sportsman and written by the above named gentleman, I feel con- vinced that said State Fish Commissioner is strongly opposed to the Fish and Game Protective Associa- tion. Both his articles show the earmarks of a writer who knows very little, if anything, in relation to the protection of fish and game. Instead of try- ing to make friends of the sportsmen of this State, Mr. Bermingham is making enemies, as I assure you that the sentiment of the sportsmen at the pres- ent time is very much against the way the present Board of Fish Commissioners are conducting the affairs of the office. Mr. Bermingham says the article published in Breeder and Sportsman of August ISth was inspired by a clique of so-called fish and game protectionists. Now, I wish to assure Mr. Bermingham that the members of the California Game and Fish Protective Association are all gentlemen, and if the Fish Com- mission had a clique like those at its head we would certainly have some fish and game protection which we do not get now, nor have we had in the past. Mr. Bermingham also mentions that the Santa Clara Association has allowed itself to be made a catspaw of Messrs. Barker, Payne and Hibbard. Why did not Mr. Bermingham mention the names of the other three gentlemen who are on the executive committee? Mr. Bermingham knows best — he dare not. Another remark very much out of place for a member of the State Fish Commission to make is the one in which he makes reference to his (Ber- mingham's) appointment by the Governor over that of another aspirant. This remark shows the ma- terial of the man who wrote the article. He (Ber- mingham) states in his article that the Chief Deputy was not summoned before the meeting at San Jose so he could defend himself. For the benefit of Mr. Bermingham and the rest of the Commission I will say that on one occasion Vogelsang had been accused openly and to his face of the way he was conducting the affairs of the office. Did he (Vogelsang) stand up and defend himself? No. Instead he remained silent and studiously avoided the issue. These same charges were mentioned at that time and in the pres- ence of many people. Why is it, Mr. Bermingham, that in all the reports sent to the Governor the Commission advocated the upholding of the old shrimp law, which had a close season of four months, yet at the very same meet- ing of the Legislature a bill was introduced by the Commission abolishing the entire close' season on shrimp? Now I ask: Why did the Commission in- troduce that shrimp bill? I. myself, was interested in a case at Santa Cruz when the San Lorenzo river was polluted with tan- nery water. I spent considerable time on that case and asked Mr. Vogelsang to send the Commission attorney down to assist me. Did he do it? No. He had no intention of doing it. In discharging the most competent deputies of the Commission the State Board has hurt the cause of fish and game protection to a great extent through- out California: but I wish to advise Mr. Berming- ham and the balance of the Commission that the California Fish and Game Protective Association and like organizations throughout the State will still live and thrive regardless of what Mr. Bermingham and his Chief Deputy, Vogelsang, think or do to the contrary. The proper thing now is for the Governor of the State of California to make a thorough in- vestigation of the entire affairs of the office of the State Board of Fish Commissioners as conducted by the present members of the Fish Commission and their Chief Deputy, and if he discovers (which I think he surely will) any mismanagement or irreg- ularities he should immediately remove that entire body for the good of fish and game protection in general. Yours respectfully, EDWIN A. MOCKER, Secretary-Treasurer C. G. and F. P. A. Letter of Fish Commission to Santa Clara Association San Francisco Cal., September 13, 1906. Editor Breeder and Sportsman. — Inasmuch as the Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective Asso- ciation furnished you with a communication contain- ing certain statements reflecting upon the Chief Deputy of the Fish Comissioners of this State, we think it only fair to all parties concerned to send you a copy of our reply to the Association, in order that you may have before you all of the facts respect- ing the matters referred to. Very respectfully yours, W. W. VAN ARSDALE, President. JOHN BERMINGHAM, Jr. Fish Commissioners. San Francisco, Cal., September 1, 1906. Santa Clara County Fish and Game Protective As- sociation, San Jose, Cal. — Gentlemen: The under- signed members of the State Board of Fish Com- missioners are in receipt of copies of your resolu- tions and communications calling upon us to dis- charge Chief Deputy Charles A. Vogelsang, who you say you "feel sure is incompetent, unscrupulous and unreliable." If your organization or any other body or indi- vidual can prove to us at any time that Mr. Vogel- sang, or any other deputy, assistant or employe in the service of this Commission, is either incompetnet or unscrupulous or unreliable, he will be discharged forthwith, and without any ceremony attending his going. So long as we have the honor of occupying the offices of Fish Commissioners of California, we shall strictly enforce the game laws of this State to the best of our ability, without fear of any party and without favor to any class, and we shall see to it that each and every one of our deputies and assist- ants does likewise, so long as he remains in our ser- vice. Our one aim is to serve the State properly, and to maintain the high reputation for efficiency which we are proud to say this branch of the Government has enjoyed. Any complaints against any of our deputies or assistants, when made in good faith, will be welcomed by us at all times, and will receive our immediate and most thorough consideration. The assurances of good will and confidence which we are ever receiving from all portions of the State, and our knowledge of the work done by the Commis- sion during our incumbency, are the only compensa- tion which we receive for the services we render, but we feel that we have been well recompensed by the universal and unanimous support which we have con- tinuously received from the people and by the rec- ord of our work as compared with that of years gone by. It is a matter of deep regret to us that an organ- ization of your standing should have taken the word of some of our discharged employes, recklessly bent on doing the Commission what injury they could, to get even for their fancied wrongs; and without any inquiry on your part from any of us, and without giving Mr. Vogelsang an opportunity to be heard in his defense, should have published and circulated as true their false and slanderous statements. Had you taken the trouble to make the least outside in- vestigation you would have saved yourselves from committing a cruel and grievous wrong, which can hardly be excused at this time by the fact that you were misinformed. In the circular letter which you have widely dis- tributed, you give the gist of what you call the prin- cipal causes reflecting upon Mr. Vogelsang. The first is about his actions in connection with the shrimp law; the second about a certain fine imposed upon a defendant for having deer hides in his posses- sion; the third relates to the duck law; and the last is the Rowley case. In regard to these accusations, we have this to say: The repeal of the law fixing a four months' closed season on shrimps was first advocated and finally secured through the personal efforts and attention of Fish Commissioner Gerber, who at the same time and in place of the old law, secured the passage of an act prohibiting the exportation of Saturday. October 6. 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN i shrimps from this State. The responsibility for this action of the Legislature rests entirely with Mr. Gerber. and in no way upon Mr. Vogelsang, who simply followed the directions of the Commis sion. We are all very much pleased with the change in the law and with the results accomplished. The people of this State now enjoy shrimps at all sea- sons of the year, and at the same time the enormous exportation of shrimps to China and elsewhere, which formerly went on. has completely stopped. The importance of this fact can be appreciated when it is known that fully 85 per cent of the shrimps caught in the waters of this State were formerly exported to China. It is quite true that Mr. Vogelsang was once of- fered a bribe to overlook the violation of the law. by some Chinese, and it is equally true that the offer was promptly refused, and the circumstance forthwith reported to the Commission. We see nothing to his discredit in this. As to the story regarding Mr. Vogelsang's connec- tion with the fine imposed by Judge Mogan upon the clerk of one of the hide dealers of this city, who pleaded guilty to the charge of having deer hides in his possession: This accusation was made by one of the discharged deputies about two years ago. and upon investigation we found that Mr. Vagelsang had nothing whatever to do with this matter, beyond se- curing the defendant's arrest; that he made no agree- ment or promise respecting any fine, and that his name was not mentioned by any one during the court proceedings. When the judge came to fine the de- fendant, the latter stated that he thought that by pleading guilty he would be treated with more leniency than if he pleaded not guilty. He claimed the right to withdraw his former plea, plead not guilty, and demanded a jury trial. The judge finally closed the matter by imposing a fine of $50. At the time this accusation was first made, we caused an examination of the court records to be made, in order that we might verify the positive statement of the deputy < which you endorse and repeat! to the effect that the judge had caused his records to show that the small amount of the fine was due to the request of this Commission, and we then discovered that this statement of the deputy was false. The records showed nothing of the kind. Respecting the ducks: We can only say that the deputy who wrongly informed you on this point knows perfectly well that no one is permitted by this Commission, in San Francisco or elsewhere, to have more than fifty ducks in his possession, whether he be a dealer or any one else, except transporta- tion companies, which are excpted by the Statute. We might mention the fact that upon one occasion last season one dealer was convicted of having 1.500 ducks in his possession, and all of the ducks were promptly confiscated by the Commission and distributed among charitable organization dealer was arrested and fined for havinf in his possession, and the dui ilcec away from him and likewise distributed. Ii is qui i that a great many ducks are suld throughoul the State, and especially in the cities, during the open season, but we are not aw; ice where anj person, firm or corporation, othi ; than a portation companj i illowed to have more than the bag limit in his possession without his be ing promptly arresti 1 and lined. We note your remarks about Mr. Vogelsang's hav- ing opposed the passage of the proposed law abso- lutely prohibiting the sale of any ducks, al the last session of the Legislature. In respect to this, we can only say that this law was vigorouslj opposed by the press and by most of the people of this state. and by a large majority of the members of the Legis- lature. You finally mention the Rowley case, and allow it to be inferred that Mr. Rowley was a mere hunter, who was privileged by the Commission, without any reason, to slaughter deer during the closed a Your failure to state all of the facts, if you were aware of them, is not very fair or sportsmanlike. Mr. Rowley was and is the curator of tin Stanford I Diversity, and the permit to kill the limited num- ber of deer was granted to him for scientific pur- poses, as we are authorized to do under the law, and was issued at the request of Professor Loomis of the California Academy of Sciences, and Dr. David Starr Jordan of Stanford University. The skins of the deer killed by Mr. Rowley were stuffed and placed in the Stanford University Museum. Further comment seems unnecessary. We regret to note, however, that you appear to be of the impression that the members of this Com- mission have made no attempt to enforce the game laws of this State, and that we are not prosecuting or punishing the violators of these laws. We are greatly surprised that you ba*-« "vid so little, or such erroneous, knowledge respecting our work, and in order that you may be fully informed upon the subject, we are pleased to give you the follow- ing facts showing the comparative number of ar- rests, the amount of fines collected during the last eight or ten years for infractions of the principal game laws: Striped Bass.— 1897-98. $100. S arrests; 1899-1900. $S05, 47 arrests; 1901-02, $185. 26 arrests: 1903-04. $1,340, 69 arrests:- 1905-06 to date, $4,120. 90 ar- rests. Ducks.— 1897-98, $220, 14 arrests; 1899-1900, $220. 6 arrests; 1901-02. $545. 30 arrests: 1903-04. $275. 30 arrests; 1905-06 to date, $1,530, 75 arrests. Deer Law.— 1897-98. $100, 11 arrests; 1899-1900, $735, 37 arrests; 1901-02. $1,600. 75 arrests; 1903-04. 10 i.i date, $i. I I Quail Law.— 1897-98, $40 7 am $350, 13 arresl i 02 si , 75 '.7 arrests: 1903-04, $2,344, 109 am 1 190 i 01 lati 72,27 901 02, $345, L'l attests; 1903-04. $385, 23 am I 190 i $725, :;3 arrests. Shrimp Law.- 1901-02, $lx:s. 8 arrests; LSI $19ii. 1L' arrests; 190546 it. date, $625, 22 arrests. Salmon Law.— 1897-98, $21111. 19 arrestf 1899-1! 1 1901-02, $2,ii'" 23 tg; [903 m ; 040 15 am 1 06 1.. date, $3,350, 39 arrests. Inasmuch as Mr. Vogelsang has been out- Chief Deputy since October 1. 1901, and lias had personal charge and direction of the work of all of the field deputies, we feel that the credit wh|ch this record necessarily reflects upon the Commisteion, is due in great part to him. and is in itself a sin' atisw.-r to the false slanderous statements which you were unfortunately misled into circulating respect- ing him. Very respectfully, W W. VAX ARSDALE, JOHN BERMINGHAM, Jr. P. S. — Commissioner W. E. Gerber is absent : the State at the present time. World's Record for Miss-and-Out. On September 8th at Watson's Park. Chicago, 111., a miss-and-out was shot with sixteen starters. Mr. W. D. Stannard won the race after breaking 115 without a miss. Mr. L. R. Barkley broke 114. Mr. Stannard then continued to shoot and finished with a run of 349. This is a new world's record on the miss-and-out proposition. Mr. Stannard shot an Automatic Ejector Smith gun, fitted with the Hunter One-Trigger. Averages Reported. Watertown. Wis., Aug. 26. — W. D. Stannard won first general average. 151 out of 165. shooting "New E. C." I Improved 1 and "Infallible." H. Druecke, Juno, Wis., won first amateur and second general average, 141 out of 165. shooting "New Schultze." capturing the gold medal for high amateur average. He also won the diamond medal, representing the champion- ship of Jefferson and Dodge counties. F. Williams. 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KENTUCKY OWENSBORO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 x 100 -USING ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP-GRAND AMERICAN. 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson, — 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUE AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company Cincinnati, Ohio NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Hogs and Well Iir<-<1 Puppies lor Sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St.. Napa. Cal ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm, Phillips Benicia BOSTON TERRIERS, — [>m£ puppies by Endcliffe Toby ex. Glen wood Belle. Well marked, cobby, sable brindle pups from $30 up. N. J. STEWART, Box 410, Monterey, Cal. IRISH TERRIERS. Five thoroughbred wire-haired Irish Terriers, between five and six months old, lor sale. Excellent stock. Call or address THEO. FOINDEXTER, 2329 Blanding" Ave., near Park St., Alameda, Cal. ROADSTERS WANTED. Three or four high-class roadsters, trotters or pacers. Must be handsome, sound, well mannered and fast. State in reply price, size, color, weight, age, how much speed the animal offered can show. Don't answer unless all the re- quirements can be met. Address Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Frascisco. WANTED. CuimI steady reliable man to take full • liarge of brood mares and colts. Must be able to furnish references. Steady work to a competent man. Address Miss Minnie Lewis, 136 Fourth Street, Eureka, Cal. MARE WANTED. By McKinney, Zombro, Kinney Lou, Greco, Searchlight or Nutwood Wilkes, not to exceed seven years old. brown, bay or black; sound, good size and handsome; trotter with or without rec- ord; standard and registered. Answer giving full particulars and lowest cash price. F. W. KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. J. R. Wilson. WILSON £? A. T. Booker ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on ahort no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairv Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co.. L03 Angeles, Cal. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. WANTED — The address of a party who intends shipping horses to any Eastern point about November 15th. Want to divide the expenses of ship- ment to the Old Glory sale at Madi- son Square Garden, New York City on November 27th to December 6th. Address Breeder & Sportsman. #C%^ Registered 0. 8. Patent Office W^^% SPAVIN CURE Vail & dates are among the largest cattlemen in the country, owning two big ranches in Cali- fornia, the largest in Arizona. anti if i >T< »ti A >t< i*< ift A A >?i >?i >f« iti i*< ■*! >t« ifi A ■*» »f i rfi .V«^^«W.AAAiViW»AA4VA/«VAA«W.AA+VA^iJ«*Ji>X 'S*^* *t' 't* 'X* 't' '1' 'I' ' 1 \ u. in. c. | Grand American Handicap Wins In addition to the following Grand. American Handicaps The Amateur Championship Was Won in 1906 With U. M. C. Shot Shells. 1S93, R. A. Welch, U. M. C. Shells. 1894, T. W. Morfev, U. M. C. Shells. 1895, T. G. Messner, U. M. C. ShelLs. 1897, T. A. Marshall, U. M. C. Shells. 1900, H. D. Bates, U. M. C. Shells. 1900, R. 0. Heikes, U. M. C. Shells. 1903, M. Diefenderfer, U. M. C. Shells. 1904, R. D. 'Guptill, U. M. C. Shells. ' Out of the 17 Grand American Handicaps held, U. M. C. Shells have been used 10 times exclusively by the winners. This is twice as large as the number of wins by any other company. Shoot U. M. C. Shells and do justice to your ability. THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., AGENCY, 313 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY Factory, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Avenue - W. S. "Wattles, Pacific Coast Sales Manager I* *I* f *t* 4* *i* *I"T* *.* -I* *i**I* *!**** *•!* ****.'' *»**!* *I**I* *I* -I* *1* *I* «.* 'I' *t* *1* *t* *t' ****** *i '8* 'I1 *1' *&* "I* "t1 •j**j**i**t**j»*j**l»»l**l»*j**j«*j«»l**l»*l**l*»t»»i**it»% *3* *?* •** *!* 'S*'*?*''^ *t *5i-»j»*j»"45M5«-»jnjt *j*-»j*-«j«-tj»~*j»-«j**j» Temporary Office, Berkeley, Cal. Laflin & Rand Powder Co. t 170 Broadway, New York City. %• *-M..H,,i, 'H"M- -M' ****;..;■*•;•****** I ... I 1 IL Selby ...THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF.. FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superior==Excelsior VALLEJO JUNCTION, = * CONTRA COSTA C0.,CAL. VOLUME XLIX. No. 12. m- SATURDAY. OCTOBER 13. 1906. Subscription $3.00 a Year 1 THE BRONCHO 2:00% And Her Driver, Charley Dean. > -6 !© J>r THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 13, 1906. THE "OLD GLORY" AUCTION GREATEST OP ALL LIGHT HARNESS HORSE SALES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY November 26 to December 7,1906 Consignments from California solicited. The present excellent demand in the East assures most satisfactory results. Address FASIG=TIPTONCOM PANY, Madison Square Garden, New York City The Inaugural Sale Of standard bred horses in our new salesyard since the big fire, will be held Thursday, November 8th, 1906 and will consist of a choice consignment of 40 head from the justly celebrated birthplace of champions, Oakwood Park Stock Farm They '" ni|-ri • ■> Edward M. Humphries, Manager 24 Three=Year=01d Geldings and Fillies by Chas. Derby 2:20, Owyhee 2:11, Arner 2:17;, and Stam B. 2:1 ij. 16 Fine Brood Mares stinted to Chas. Derby 2:20 and Stillwell. All broken to harness. Catalogues will be out soon. Watch "Breeder and Sportsman" for further particulars. Fred. H. Chase & Co., Live Stock Auctioneers, 478 Valencia St., near 16th, San Francisco, Cal. New California Jockey Club Oakland, Ingleside and Tanforan Stakes for the Racing Season 1906 and 1907. Entries to Close October 29, 1906 Racing Season to Begin November 17th, 1906 $2000 ADDED. OPENING HANDICAP.— A handicap for three-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be published Monday, November 12th. To be run Saturday, November 17, 1906. One Mile. $2000 ADDED. THANKSGIVING HANDICAP.— A handicap for three-year- olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Thursday. November 29, 1906. One Mile and a Furlong-. $2000 ADDED. CROCKER SELLING STAKES.— For three-year-olds and up- ward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. The winner to be sold at auction. Those entered to be sold for $3000 to carry weight for age. Allowances; 1 lb. for each $200 to $2000, then 1 lb. for each $100 to $500. Winners of a race of the value of $9 00 or of two races other than selling purses after the close of this stakes not to be entered for less than $1200. Starters to be named, with selling price, through the entry-box, the day preceding the race, at the usual time of closing, and those so named will be liable for starting fee. To be run Saturday, December S, 1906. One Mile. $2000 ADDED. PACIFIC-UNION HANDICAP.— A handicap for two-year-olds at the time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to the rare. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday. December 15. 1906. One Mile. $3000 ADDED. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP.— A handicap for three-vear-olds and upward at time of closing; $75 to start; $10 forfeit; $3000 added, of which $600 to second and $250 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Tuesday, December 25, 1906. One Mile and a Quarter. $2000 ADDED. NEW YEAR HANDICAP.— A handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $75 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announce- ment of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Tuesday, Jaunary 1. 1907. One Mile and a Furlong. $2000 ADDED. FOLLANSBEE HANDICAP.— A high Weight Handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of clocing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be an- nounced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday, January 5. 1907. Seven Furlongs.' $2000 ADDED. ANDREW SELLING STAKES.— For two-vear-olds and up- ward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. The winner to be sold at auction. Those en- tered to be sold for $3000 to carry weight for age. Allowances: 1 lb. for each $200 to $2000; then 1 lb. for each $100 to $600. Winners of a race of $1000 or of three races other than selling purses after the closing of this stake not to be entered for less than $1200. Starters to be named, with selling price, through the entry-box. the day preceding the race, at the usual time of clos- ing, and those so named will be liable for the starting fee. To be run Satur- Six and One-Half Furlong's. $2000 ADDED. LISSAK HANDICAP. — A handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $40i> to second and $200 to third. Weights to be anonunced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday, January 19. 1907. One Mile. $10,000. BURNS HANDICAP. — A handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; entrance $20 each; $30 additional for horses not declared out by 4 P. M. on second day following announcement of weights; $100 ad- ditional for starters. The Club to add an amount necessary to make the gross value of the race $10,000, of which $2000 to second and $1000 to third. Weights to be announced five days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after announcement of weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; if handi- capped at less than weight for age, 7 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday. Janu- ary 26, 1907. One Mile and a Quarter. $2000 ADDED. CALIFORNIA OAKS. — For three-year-old fillies of 1907 (now two-year-olds); $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, o fwhich $400 to second and $200 to third. Winners of a stakes for two-year-olds in 1906, after the closing of the stakes, or for three-year-olds in 1907, to carry 5 lbs. extra. Others that have not won at any time a stake of $1500 or two stakes of any value in 1906-1907, allowed 5 lbs.; maidens 12 lbs. To be run Saturday. Febru- ary 2, 1907. One Mile and a Sixteenth. $2000 ADDED. PALACE HOTEL HANDICAP. — A handicap for two-year- olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $20T>0 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announce- ment of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday, February 9. 1907. One Mile and a Furlong. $2500 ADDED. CALIFORNIA DERBY. — Three year-olds of 1906 (now two-year-olds); $75 to start; $10 forfeit; $2500 added, of which $500 to sec- ond and $250 to third. Winners of a stakes for two-year-olds in 1906. after the closing of this stakes, or for three-year-olds in 1907, to carry 5 lbs. extra. Others that have not won at any time a stakes of $2000 or two races of $1000 each, allowed 5 lbs.; maidens, 12 lbs. To be run Friday. February 22, 1907. One Mile and a Quarter. $3000 ADDED. WATERHOUSE CUP. — A handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $75 to start; $10 forfeit; $3000 added, of which $600 to second and $250 to third; the fourth to save starting fee. Weights to be an- nounced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday, March 2, 1907. Two and One-Quarter Miles. $2500 ADDED. THORNTON STAKES. — For two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2500 added, of which $500 to sec- ond; $300 to third; the fourth to save starting fee. Three-year-olds to carry 85 lbs.; four-year-olds, 107 lbs.; five-year-olds. 114 lbs.; six-year-olds and over, 115 lbs.; (usual sex allowance). This stakes will be reopened 15 days before the date it is to be run for, entries to be received at $50 each; $75 additional to start. To be run Saturday, March 16, 1907. Four Miles. Entries to the Following Stakes for Two=Year=01ds (Now Yearlings) Close December 3, 1906 $1500 ADDED. GUNST STAKES. — For fillies, two rears old (now vear- lmgs) $50 to start; $10 forfeit; $1500 added, of which $200 to second and $100 to third. Non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won three races. 5 pounds; two races. S pounds; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstakes, 12 pounds. To be run Saturday, February 16. 1907. Four Furlongs. $1500 ADDED. UNDINE STAKES.— For colts and geldings two years old (now yearlings); $50 to start; $10 forfeit; $1500 added, of which $200 to second and $100 to third. Non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 4 pounds, and if such have not won three races, 7 pounds; two races, 10 pounds; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstakes, 13 pounds. To be run Saturday. March 9, 1907. Four Furlongs. NOTICE. — In Stake Handicaps: Fillies three years old shall not carry old not less than 95 lbs.; mares four years old and up not less than 95 lbs.; not less than 100 lbs. $2000 ADDED. BELL STAKES. — For two-year-olds (now yearlings^; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Winners of a sweepstakes to carry 3 pounds; of two, 5 pounds extra. Others that have not won three races, allowed 5 pounds; two races, 8 pounds; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstakes, 12 pounds. To be run Saturday, March 23, 1907. Four and One-Half Furlongs. $2500 ADDED. GEBHARD HANDICAP. — For two-year-olds (now year- lings); $90 to start; $10 forfeit; $2500 added, of which $500 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the anouncement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Satcrdav. March 30, 1907. Five Furlongs. less than 90 lbs.; geldings three years old not less than 92 lbs.; colts three years geldings four years old and up not less than 97 lbs.; norses focr years old and up Added Money to Stakes. No Purse Less Than $400. Overnight Handicaps and Special Race With $500 to $1,000 Added Commencing January 1, 1907, will be given two or three races each week for two=year=olds. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT PERCY W. TREAT, SECRETARY Oakland Race Track, Emeryville, Cal. Saturday, October 13, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLEY. Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postoffice. Terms — One Year S3; Six Months $1.75: Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley. P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- cisco, California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. California. Los Angeles November 20-24 OAKWOOD PARK STOCK FARM has consigned 40 head of standard bred horses to Fred H. Chase & Co., 47S Valencia street. San Francisco, to be sold by auction on Thursday, November Sth. This will be the first sale of trotting bred stock held by Chase & Co. since the big fire and will be the inaugural sale at the fine new salesyard of this company, at 47x Valencia street. There are 24 three-year-old geldings and fillies by such horses as Chas. Derby 2:20, Owyhee 2:11, Arner 2:17% and Stam B. 2:11%. Arner is an own brother to Diablo 2:09%, Demonio 2:11% and Don Derby 2:04%. His colts have not raced yet. but are a very high class lot of very promising youngsters. Chas. Derby has sired six in the 2:10 list, including this year's good winner, Capt. Derby 2:06%, Owyhee was sold at a big price to go to Australasia a few years ago, and is the sire of Ovyho 2:07%. Stam B. is the sire of Swift B. 2:12% and a number of others in the list, besides some of the most promising young trotters in California. These three-year-olds are out of the farm's best mares and there has never been a better opportunity to get high class trotters and pacers that will de- velop into good money winners. Sixteen head of choicely bred brood mares will also be sold. They have all been stinted to Chas. Derby 2:20 and Still- well, son of Chas. Derby and Bertha by Alcantara, and considered the grandest individual of old Bertha's famous family, which consists of Diablo 2:09%. Don Derby 2:04%, Owyho 2:07%, Elf 2:12%. Demonio 2:11%. Arner 2:17%, and Ed Lafferty 2:16%. By next week we will have received the list of mares and three-year-olds to be sold and will have more to say about this great sale, which should draw to San Francisco the largest attendance of horsemen seen at a sales ring in years. Catalogues will be out soon. THE DEATH OF JOHN \V. GORDON, one of the best known and best liked trainers in California, occurred at his home in San Jose a few weeks since. Mr. Gordon had been about as usual and on returning home from the track one day complained of feeling ill, and went to bed. His death occurred a few days after, and probably caused by some intestinal trou- ble. John Gordon was a native of New Jersey, but had resided in California for many years, coming here a young man. He was an honest, upright citi- zen, and his death is sincerely regretted by every one who knew him. He was identified with harness horses up to the time of his death and was active as a trainer until his last illness. He owned and raced the stallion Bismarck 2:29% in the early SO's and also bred and raced the stallion Chancellor 2:21 by Bis- marck. At the time of his death he owned the stal- lion Silver Arrow by Silver Bow 2:16%, out of the dam of Ethel Downs 2:10. THE LIST OF FOALS OF 1906, on which third payment was made October 1st in Breeders' Futurity No. 6, is unavoidably crowded out of this issue, but will appear next week. There are 222 on which this payment was made. THE PROGRAM of the races to be given by the -os Angeles Harness Horse Association for its meet- ing in November appears in this issue of the Breeder and Sportsman and will please every horseman who has a horse to race. The Los Angeles Association is the leading organization on the Pacific Coast, and deserves the support of every horse owner. It gives two meetings a year, one in the spring, the other in the late fall, and since its organization last year has made a big success of its meetings. The Lcs An- geles track is one of the best appointed in California, and horsemen from other points are always wel- come and given the best of treatment. The climate of Los Angeles in November is the sort that made Southern California famous, and makes the average Easterner imagine he is in paradise. In short, Los Angeles is such a pleasant place to race that an owner does not regret going there, even should he lose. Every horseman who possibly can should at- tend the meeting and make as many entries as possible. BEWARE OF CROOKED HORSES. AX OPPOSITION TRACK, with fair prospects of a race war in the near future, is billed for I^os An- geles county. According to a recent dispatch, the Baldwin Racing Association, with a capitalization of $500,000, of which $300,000 has been subscribed, has filed articles of incorporation and proposes to estab- lish by September 1, 1907, a large and modern race course and racing club at Arcadia, twelve miles from Los Angeles. The officers of the corporation are: President, E. J. (Lucky) Baldwin: vice-president, H. J. Woolacott; secretary-treasurer, E. S. Albright: general manager, W. C. Creveling. In exchange for 1S2 acres of land in the Baldwin ranch Baldwin has accepted $182,000 worth of the association's stock. Woolacott, Albright and Creveling hold each $25,000 worth of stock, and $43,000 worth of stock is held a couide of San Francisco horsemen. It is pro- posed to model the course on the lines of the old Washington Park track at Chicago. THE ANNIVERSARY EDITION of The Horseman and Spirit of the Times, issued October 2d, is a very handsome number. The greater portion of the num- ber is given up to a republication of the Horseman's present editor. Mr. Hamilton Busby's, book, "History of the Horse in America." The paper is well illus- trated and contains a great deal of historical matter of value to those who want to keep tab on matters pertaining to the horse. AUCTION SALE AT FAIR RANCH. The Fair ranch at Newark, Alameda county, was the scene of a big dispersal sale on Saturday last, all the agricultural implements, wagons, buggies, har- ness, horses, cattle, etc., being offered to the highest bidder. There must have been over 500 people pres- ent, mostly farmers from the surrounding country, who indulged in lively bidding for the agricultural implements, the draft stock and the cattle. Mr. Lawrence Vincent acted as auctioneer and did a good day's work, keeping his voice throughout, al- though the sale lasted from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. Nearly forty head of draft stock, including stal- lions, brood mares and a number of yearlings and two-year-olds, were sold, the highest figure being paid for Brutus, a fine-looking four-year-old Shire, which brought $675. Several fine brood mares of this breed were sold and brought from $150 to $350. Fifteen head of trotting-bred mares .geldings and fillies were sold. They were brought up from pas- ture, where they have been running for months, and had not been spruced up in the least, many of them having their tails and manes full of burrs and their coats untouched by currycomb or brush. There were no particularly well-bred ones among them, and three of the mares were very old. Superintendent S. T. Coram did everything to make the day a pleasant one for the large crowd, and set a fine lunch of eat- ables and drinkables under the big oaks during the noon hour, which was greatly appreciated by the large crowd. The trotting-bred horses, their ages, sires, and prices obtained were as follows: Fanny Vasto. br. m.. 14. by Vasto $115 Lizzie H., b. m., IS. by Wyoming Chief 55 Lady Moor. blk. m. by Grand Moor 65 Dan, b. g., 6, by Gossiper 160 Daisy, h. m.. 5. by Gossiper 135 Patience, b. m.. 4, by Gossiper 175 Dick. ch. g.. 4, by Gossiper 175 Dainty, b. m.. 4. by Gossiper 95 Bob, blk. g., 4, by Gossiper 75 Brown mare. 3, by Gossiper 130 Brown mare. 3, by Gossiper 105 Bay filly, 2, by Searchlight 125 Bay filly, 2, by Arner 120 Black gelding, 2, by Lecco 100 Black gelding, 1, by Lecco 120 Men who train horses and drive them in races should be very careful to learn positively the breed- ing and history of every horse that is placed in their hands. Should any trainer be caught driving a ringer in a race, the fact that he did not know that the horse was a ringer will hot save him from suffering as severe a penalty as though he knew the facts. Section 4 of Rule 2S of the National Trotting Associa- tion makes this point so clear that there can be no misunderstanding. It is as follows: "Section 4. — A driver or rider shall not drive or ride a horse in a race without personal knowledge as to the eligibility of the horse to compete in said contest. A driver or rider violating this Section shall be subject to the penalty, if any, that follows the horse." The only exceptions to the above are the cases where drivers are substituted by judges to take charge of horses whose drivers are suspected of not making an honest effort and exercising all of their ability to win. There has never been a time when stronger efforts were made to detect ringers than at present. It may seem unjust to the owners and drivers but it is nevertheless a fact that many of the green horses brought from the West that show speed enough to start in races, are naturally suspected of being ringers. This being the case it is very important that every man who buys a horse in the West procure of the purchaser a bill of sale, giving the age and breeding of the horse, also the name and Post Office address of his breeder, and a certificate of registry, al! of which should be preserved and ready for presenta- tion at any time when demanded. This bill of sale should state whether the animal has ever started in a race, give his record if any and tell where and when made. Should false statements be made in such bill of sale, as, for instance, a horse which has a record be given as a green horse, this false statement in the bill of sale will not shield the new owner or the man who drives the horse in a race from the penalty of the National Trotting Association, should the ani- mal have a record and be started in a class to which he is not eligible. For this reason buyers should be careful to purchase their horses from honorable men who have the financial backing to make their word good. In the meantime trainers and drivers must bear in mind that if they are caught with a dishonest horse on their hands the fact that they thought the animal honest will not have the slightest effect upon the penalty which they must suffer, if they are ap- prehended, and the chances are that they will be, for there are dragnets out with meshes so fine that it will be difficult for even a little one to slip through unobserved that may have been shipped across the country in a carload of "chunks." If there be horsemen, whether dealers, drivers or breeders, who are not honest from principle, they will find in the long run that it pays better to be honest from policy, than to indulge in crooked work. — American Horse Breeder. H. B. Muzzy of Bird's Landing has nominated in Breeders' Futurity No. 7 which is for the foals of mares bred this year, a very high class mare by Demonio 2:11%, own brother to Diablo 2:09%. Her dam is by Alban, son of Gen. Benton. The mare has never been tracked but has shown a lot of speed and is as fine an individual as one would wish to see. She was bred to Bon Voyage 2:12% this year. Mr. Muzzy's Nordwell is in Al McDonald's stable at the Sacramento race track, and great things are expected from him in 1907. Owen Frisby is working Mr. Muz- zy's colts at the farm and will soon take up a num- ber of young things. There are several good pros- pects among them, especially a big sorrel filly, sired by Demonio 2:11% out of the mare Venice by Gos- siper that looks to be a trotter. She is a full sister to Nordwell. that paced a half for Will Durfee at Santa Rosa in 1:02%, last quarter in 30 seconls. last eighth in 14 1-5. He had only been in Mannie Reams' hands two months when he did that. Mr. Frisby breaks and conditions all the colts at the Muzzy ranch and always sends them away able to go the route. THE LARGEST MULE in the world is Missouri Queen, bred by Luke Emerson of Bowline Mo. The Queen stands 18% hands high and 2,260 pounds. THE BREEDER ANu SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 13, 1906. •** *!* *t* •** •!* •!• *I* *I* •!* •!* •!* *t* *t* *I* *I* •!* •!* "I* *I* "I* *** *!• •!■ *!* *I* •i* •** *!• *I* *I* *J* *I* ****** *I* "I* | NOTES AND NEWS | ■!■ 'I"!* 'l"!1 'I' <■ ^"i"H"l' 't"t' 'l"!"!"!1 ■t"l"t"I"t"t"t"I"l"l"^ *t"I' €"I* 41 <» 't1 Helen Norte 2:09% lias gone all through the Grand Circuit without winning this year. The entrance paid on her must have amounted to a pretty Frank Frazier of Pendleton, Or., uses Alton B., a full brother to his old bread-winner Chehalis 2:0414. as a saddle horse. The Horgan Futurity will be decided at the Con- cord track to-day. The Rural Spirit says it looked like a joke to see St. De Skinner and Mulholland judging harness races at the Spokane Fair. The two-year-old mare Anona, that won a race at half-mile heats at the Colusa races in April this year, has been showing remarkable speed for the work she has had. Her owner, Mr. William Leech of Marysville will have her trained next spring, and with her way of going and her breeding she should be a rare good one. She is by Mr. Leech's stallion Baron Bretto, son of Silver Bow, and is out of Silver Bells by Silver King, second dam by Hark, third dam by Brigadier 2:22, fourth dam by McCracken and fifth dam by Signal. If there is any virtue in Ham- bletonian blood she should be a crackerjack. Mr. W. R. Merrill of Colusa has lost by death his fine stallion Senator B. by Mendocino 2:19%, dam Annie E. 2:23 by Tilton Almont, second dam Nippy by Henry Belmont. He was a three-quarter brother in blood to the renowned trotter Monte Carlo 2:07%. Senator B. stood 17 hands and weighed 1,400 pounds, and was considered to be one of the finest individ- uals ever bred in the Sacramento valley. The cause of his death was lockjaw resulting from a gravel in the foot. His death is a severe loss to Mr. Merrill. Governor Francis, driven hy W. O. Foote, pulled his Toomey long- shaft, low-seat sulky when winning the $10,000 Horse Review Futurity stake for three- year-old trotters recently at Cincinnati, O. Also Early Alice landed the $5,000 trotting stake at Lib- ertyville September 19th, with the assistance of her new Toomey low-seat racer, W. B. Taylor up. The Toomey is the most popular sulky on the market, and the race summaries will show that the majority of the money winners pull the Toomey. * Clara B. hy Zombro took a record of 2:21 at the Albuquerque, N. M., Fair last month. There will be five or six starters in the Horgan stake for yearlings, to be decided at the Concord, Contra Costa county, track this afternoon. Secretary H. A. Carlton of the Sonoma County Driving Club at Santa Rosa, was in the city this week perfecting arrangements for a meeting of the club, which is to take place on Friday, the 26th in- stant. A trotting race for three-year-olds and a race for named horses will furnish good sport, and a ten- mile automobile race is expected to attract a big list of entries and a large crowd. This will be an excellent time to visit the City of Roses, which was so seriously damaged by the earthquake of April 18th. San Francisco horsemen will have a chance to visit Santa Rosa on Friday, the 26th inst, when an after- noon of good racing will be held by the Sonoma County Driving Club. Two good harness races are "»n the program and a ten-mile automobile race. Sev- ai horses and colts will be started against time during the afternoon. The Santa Rosa track is one e; the fastest in the State and beautifully located. Mr. R. Consani of this city is driving as a business horse the big bay gelding Daken D. 2:1614 by Ath- adon. dam Nelly McGregor, dam of Nelly Bly 2:20%, etc.. by Robert McGregor. Daken D. takes his road work at the trot, and his owner thinks a mile in 2:20 ;ii that gait is not beyond his reach. A colt by Barondale 2:11% won the blue ribbon at the Pendleton. Or., Fair. The llogobooms figured quite prominently at the Baker City. Or., meeting last month. In one race where there were four starters three of the horses were piloted by members of this well-known family of horsemen. Ecstatic 2:01 1-3, the great pacing mare that took her record at Readville this year at the Grand Cir- cuit meeting, is owned by Mr. Frank T. Holder, now a resident of Pasadena, Cal. A handsome big trotting-bred brood mare with two of her foals, both fillies, are offered for sale. The mare is by an Electioneer-Wilkes stallion and out of a mare by a son of Nutwood. The fillies are by Wil- liam Harold 2:13% and the mare is in foal to Mon- terey 2:09%. There is a chance for a record-breaker in this family. See advertisement. John H. Reynolds was elected president of the Los Angeles Driving Club at the annual meeting of the newly chosen Board of Directors on October 1st. E. J. Lelory was named vice-president, K. V. Redpath secretary and Thomas Hughes treasurer. Other di- rectors chosen by the club, in addition to those com- prising the officers, are: A. I. Stewart, H. N. Hen- derson, John Snowden, L. J. Christopher, J. G. Mott, C. A. Canfield and D. F. Hogan. Forty-eight of the 237 members of the organization were present at the annual meeting at Christopher's Broadway place. Twenty-six nominations from which to select the eleven directors were made. After refreshments were served the vote was taken. The club has taken in sixty-nine new members during the last year. For running expenses $6,167.43 was paid out, and there is a balance of $1,426.82 in the treasury. The club plans to give a driving matinee about Thanksgiving, and the newly elected officers will prepare for the event within the next few weeks. Charley Belden 2:0S% by Lynwood W. has made a remarkable campaign for a green horse. He had never started in a race until Charles De Ryder took him East, and since then he has been a starter in twenty-four races. He has won nine firsts, eleven seconds, three thirds and one fourth, being inside the money on every occasion. His winnings must be close to $S,000, and as he is sound and all right, he should be a great prospect as a money winner in the 2:09 class next season. A number of citizens of the little town of Blue Lake recently constructed a good half-mile track sixty feet wide, built some stalls and a grand stand and advertised a two days' meeting. Several races were carded, one a running event in which three horses were entered. The race was half-mile heats, and in the first heat it was plain that one of the horses was "shooed" in. The judges thereupon or- dered new jockeys to ride, which was such a surprise to the owners of the skates that they refused to per- mit their horses to start. The judges then ruled off the horses and their owners and declared all bets off. This is certainly a good starter for a new track, and if the management continues along this line the Blue Lake association will make a success of its meetings. Mr. C. L. Fisher of 471 McAllister street advertises for sale in this issue three standard and registered horses and one colt well bred but not registered. These horses are all that is represented and prices are given. Mr. Fisher will arrange easy terms with responsible buyers. Write to him for further infor- mation after reading his advertisement on another page. Any one desiring a high-class carriage team should write to Peter Saxe & Son, 537 Thirty-second street, Oakland, and ask for a date to be shown a pair these well-known dealers have for sale. This team is a pair of blood bays with black points and are worth just twice as much as the owner asks for them. They stand 16% hands and are educated and city broke. Read the advertisement in another column about these horses. They are all the advertisement says and more, and are the best bargain offered this year. H. J. Van, formerly of Walla Walla, but now of West Seattle, has received a patent for a bitless bridle that has proved to be a success. It looks like a halter and is arranged so that when placed on the horse's head there are two guards which fit close against the horse's lower jaw. A pull on the reins tightens the pressure and enables the rider or driver to control the animal very easily, it is said. Galindo, son of McKinney out of the great brood mare Elsie by General Benton, is standing at a ser- vice fee of $75 in New Zealand. Peralta. son of Nut- wood Wilkes and Rose McKinney, also stands there at a fee of $50. Both stallions are owned by Mr. J. Tasker of Christchurch, who purchased them through the Breeder and Sportsman. There is a movement on foot in Salinas, says the Journal, to get up a two-year-old trotting and pacing colt stake to be decided at the fair next fall. There is a fine lot of yearlings eligible to the stake, and the fair directors will no doubt give enough added money to make the event worth several hundred dol- lars to the winner. Rohnerville, Humboldt county, claims to have the best and fastest mile track in Northern California. A pair of Percheron mares exhibited at the north- ern fairs by J. E. Mason of Latah, Wash., tipped the beam at 4,080 pounds. An association has been incorporated at Bakers- field with a capital stock of $20,000, to be called the Hudnut Driving Park Association. The land where the new track is to be built is just outside of the town of Bakersfield and but two blocks from the car line. It is well suited to the purpose and will be fitted up with a grand stand, stalls and other build- ings necessary for a training track and fair grounds. Stock will be issued at $1 per share, there being 20,000 shares. The committee that has the details of incorporation in charge is composed of Fred Gun- ther, T. F. Fogarty, Fred Linlberg, W. G. Lutz, Ham Farris, Tom Klipstein and Joseph Yancey. The October number of For California, the monthly magazine issued by the California Promotion Com- mittee, is one of special interest to the whole State, as it is the first of a series of counties numbers. It is the intention of the committee to publish a com- plete series, giving a page to each county in Cali- fornia. In the present number, which is just from the press, a general article on California by Clarence E. Elwords, Chief of Publicity of the California Promo- tion Committee, gives a resume of the State, and this is followed by articles on Stanislaus, Merced, Fresno, Madera, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Humboldt, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Lassen counties. These articles are all written by experts in the various counties represented, and are of a nature to give the prospective settler or investor accurate informa- tion regarding conditions of all kinds. The complete issue of this series will give an epit- ome of what is to be found in California, and will make a valuable addition to any library in the State. , Italia 2:04% by Zombro won a $1,000 purse at Bowl- ing Green, O., last month. Reydelette, the young mare by Rey Direct 2:10 out of Sedlette by Sidney, started in a race at Bowl- ing Green, O.. September 27th anrl won second money, being a close second in two heats in 2:21% and 2:20%. Nut Boy 2:07% with $15,162 to his credit is the heaviest money winner of the Grand Circuit trotters this year, and the California mare Brilliant Girl 2:0S%, who won $12,787, ranks second. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal place to spend your summer vacation. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. Saturday, October 13, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN AN INTERVIEW WITH DEXTER'S DRIVER. THE RACES AT VICTORIA. Budd Doble was in San Francisco tliis week hav- ing come down from Pleasanton track for a short business trip, and surprised everybody by his ap- pearance, as they had expected from the lurid stories in the daily papers to see him carrying about the marks and bruises of a fierce encounter with a sav- age stallion. To all outward appearances the famous driver is looking as sound as a two-year-old and ap- pears ten years younger than his actual age. The newspaper story of the attack on him by a stallion was made out of whole cloth. He was getting ready to drive a five-year-old stud by McKinney out of an Altamont mare, and stepped to his side to adjust the check rein. The horse became frightened at something and reared, striking Doble, who was off his balance, with his leg. Mr. Doble fell, and the horse, more scared than ever, slipped and fell also, falling on him. As soon as both could get to their feet the horse was caught by an attendant, and Doble mounted the sulky and gave the young stal- lion his work. After dismounting he felt a little sore, but did not think much of the occurrence, but that evening called in a physician who. after making a thorough examination, decided that three of Doble's ribs were fractured. He put a bandage around him. and Mr. Doble has been up and around ever since, although he finds it a little difficult to arise from a recumbent position. The stallion, he asserts, dis- played no disposition to attack him then or at any other time, and all the stories about his savage nature were pure fabrications. "In fact," said the great reinsman, "it is well known that there is not a horse of the ten in my string, from Kinney Lou to the three-year-olds but a lady can drive." The Doble string is now located at the Pleasanton track, where they will remain for the winter. Kinney Lou J 0"! made a good season this year, and but for the fire, which destroyed so much of San Francisco and changed the plans of many horse breeders, the owner of the great son of McKinney would have probably been compelled to turn mares away. Mr. Doble is quite enthusiastic over the prospects of a new training track being built at San Jose. He says an option has been secured on a fine tract of 100 acres, which is peculiarly adapted to the pur- pose and on which can be constructed a winter train- ing track second to none. The business men of San Jose are beginning to feel the loss of the Agricultu- ral Association Driving Park, which has been plotted for residence lots and on which account many horse trainers have left that city during the past few months. Consequently some of the enterprising citi- zens have gone to work to organize a new associa- tion, purchase the land and construct a mile track that will in every respect be first-class. They have issued a prospectus and are meeting with unexpected success, many leading citizens subscribing large amounts, proving thereby that San Jose business men are wide awake when a proper and feasible proposi- tion, with the right men at the bead, is made to them. Mr. Frank H. Burke was one of the first to sub- scribe to the enterprise, and with such men to lead success is certain, as in their vocabulary there is no such word as failure. The new association has opened headquarters at Room 4, Spring Building, San Jose, where the Secretary will answer all com- munications promptly. The leading spirit in this new enterprise is Mr. Edward Fleischer, President of the Santa Clara Fruit and Land Company. Mr. Fleischer superintended the construction of the great Fair and show grounds at Kansas City, and also the one at St. Joseph. Mis- souri, and is an expert in this line. Mr. Doble has agreed, when the association is ready, to lay out its track, to superintend its construction and the plac- ing of the stalls, etc., to the best advantage, and no man in America is better fitted to do this. A large amount of stock in the new association has already been subscribed, and there is every prospect of San Jose having a high class winter and summer training track before many months. The enterprise should have the support of every horseman in California and of every property owner in Santa Clara county. It is calculated that 200 horses will be constantly in training when the new track is completed. This at the low estimate of $40 per month expended on each horse means no less than JS.O00 per month or nearly $100,000 per year additional trade to the Gar- den City. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. It '8 the best. Vic-i, uia, is. a, September 30, 1906. The Victoria Provincial Fair and race meeting opened on the -Tib ol September in a blaze of glory. To see vehicles of all descriptions from jauntin to tally-hos out to Bowker Park one v. think it was Derby day in England. Ai the g everything was in apple pie order. Seer ably assisted by Dr. Tolmie, Provincial Veterinarian, a man who is untiring in his efforts for the better- ment of' live stock and harness hois.- interests in British Columbia, did all they could to promote har- mony and good sport. The paid gate atti 7.500 people. The first events were broncho bursting by cow- boys from the Northwest territories. Then a grand parade led by Irvingheart. the beautiful entire son of the great stallion Lockheart 2:08*. This parade was certainly an interesting sight. The elegance of. Irvingheart was good to look upon. Following him came coachers. hackneys, drafters, and cattle in large numbers. The first race was a hair-raising event, the 2:30 class trot or pace. Six horses started, namel ford Boy, bay gelding by Johnny Wallace, ably driven by James Bowman; Katie Emmet, bay pacer, driven by M. McDonald: .Minnie Jerome, bay mare by Coeur d'Alene, driven by Ripling; Almonte, bay gelding, driven by G. Roonan; Maid of Del Norte by Del Norte, driven by C. A. Harrison; Lady D., trotter, by Tyee, son of Wedgewood, dirven by G. T. Duncan Sr. After some tedious scoring and much unnecessary delay (caused, it was said, by three drivers trying to score up the Maid of Del Norte so as to cause her to act badly and .be shut out. which attempt failed) they got away. The Maid took the pole at the draw- gate and finished far ahead in 2:27. Katie Emmet was second. After some delay and a bad start, the Maid fin- ished first in the second heat in a jog to save shut- ting them all out in 2:26%. Minnie Jerome fell at the first turn in the second lap and was all out. and is still out. Before the third heat the gallopers tore the track- up badly. After long scoring they got away, with Maid of Del Norte out in front. She got anchored in the bad going around the turn, however, made a break and was a distance out, but cut loose and, after pacing around three horses, was just beaten a nose in a fierce drive by Bamford J3oy in 2:30. Katie Em- met was third. Almonte and Lady D. distanced. Fourth heat — More delay and more jockeying and trying to get the Maid to act ugly. At the start she was in front till she struck the rough footing, which made her break. Got busy again, set sail and had an easy position behind Bamford Boy. At the wire on the first lap Katie Emmet's gentlemanly driver shut the Maid in a pocket and kept her in until she had to be taken back and driven clear around the field, and then after a fierce drive through the stretch she was beaten a nose by Bamford Boy in 2:30%. The fifth heat was almost a repetition of the two previous heats except that a new Richmond took the field to job the Maid, and turned his horse al- most directly across her coming into the stretch, giving her another set back, but after pacing the last eighth in 16 seconds she was beaten an eyelash by Bamford Boy in 2:31. Mr. Bowman, who drove the winner, is a good square driver and it is a pleasure to be beaten by such a reinsman. The writer would be glad if he could pay the same compliment to the other drivers in the race. The Maid of Del Norte could have shut the whole field out in the first and second heats. She is a good, game, fast mare, and considering her condition is quite a pacer. She is due to foal to Star Pointer in February and shows unmistakable signs of it both in size and disposition. The second day's races brought out 8,000 people. In the first race eight started. Corsican. a racy looking light washed chestnut gelding with one front and both hind feet white, a dished face and gray hairs over his muzzle, caused several protests to be made and filed with the judges by other drivers, claiming he is a ringer. Be he a ringer or not he has all the earmarks of a finished race horse, goes easy in a pair of quarter boots and open bridle and could shake off his field in all stages. His owners will have an ample chance to fully identify Corsi- can. If he is not a ringer he is a great green one and is good enough to go in fast company. The first heat of this race was in 2:33. Sandy Ned, a twenty- year-old son of Tom Hal. was second. Almone third. Tb.- second heal was in monte second and Sanely Ned third. In the third heat in 2::;i Corsi- can jogged in in 2:31. his driver looking back. Al- ; and Sandy Ned Third. All the contending drivers made a howl about Corsica ringer. If he is a green one he is a high class one. it's up to hi ■ show up. it has. however, been demonstrated that Mr. Johnson, bis driver, is a professional driver, which was con- trary to the printed conditions on the entry blanks for this particular race. It is also stated that Corsi- can trotted a dead heat on September 21st in 2:27 over tin- Vernon, B. C., track. The third and last day again brought out a good attendance. In the free-for-all . for a purse of $500, there were five starters— Capt. John 2: IS by Tenny- sonian. driven by Millington; Bessie R. by Potatoes, driven by Johnson; Belle Storm 2:15%, driven by Roonan; Glengarry Patchen 2:17% by King Patchen, driven by Owney, and Liege 2:12»4 by Lobasco, driven by Hickenbottom. To a good start the first heat Bessie R. went out in front and stayed there till the finish, going easy in 2:25. Capt. John was second, Bell Storm third. Glengarry Patchen fourth; Liege finished very lame and was drawn after this heat. In the second heat Bessie R. was again in front all the way, Capt. John second and Belle Storm third. Glengarry Patchen acted very' poorly. While scor- ing for this heat Bessie R.'s sulky broke down, but she behaved very handsomely and did no damage to herself or her driver. The judges changed drivers behind Glengarry Patchen before the third heat, but the horse's position was not improved. Bessie R. won the third heat in a fierce drive from Capt. John, with Belle Storm a close third. Time, 2:^^ The crowd was disapointed in the time and per- formance of the horses in the free-for-all. Bessie R. was a surprise party to almost every one. She is a beautiful bay mare, goes without boots or any extra fittings and has a very racy appearance. How good she is cannot be guaged by this performance, as she was never in danger at any stage of the game. She was nicely driven by Mr. Johnson and should be a good mare next year. The directors are highly pleased with the attend- ance at the Fair, and an early spring meeting for next year is already under way, also a fall Fair on a magnificent scale. The audience enjoyed the sport; the running events were all of a good order, as was the broncho busting. Their excellencies the Governor- General of Canada. Earl and Countess Gray and suite, accompaniedby Lieutenant Governor Dunsmuir. at- tended Saturday's races and occupied the royal box in the grandstand. The Victorian Fair opened in a blaze of glory and closed the same way. Every' merchant and business house in Victoria was bene- fitted by the Fair, and each and everj'one is anxious to see Victoria take her proper place as a city of good racing. Thanking you for the space given to this meeting in former issues and for past favors. I remain yours very truly, C. A. HARRISON. NO BETTING. All Australia is in a great state of excitement over a bill introduced by Premier Bent to suppress gam- bling. Should the measure become a law it will ef- fectually suppress betting rooms, charity raffles and private card playing for money. Sweepstakes will he permitted only when the amount of the subscrip- tion is less than 5 shillings and the drawing takes place on the race course. Otherwise these also will be prohibited. The bill even forbids the sending of parcels to Tattersall's combinations, and provides for the pun- ishment of all who engage in the publication of bet- ting or racing news. It enlarges the powers of the police, limits the number of race meetings that may be held in Australia, and makes it possible for the authorities to maintain a sort of supervision over them. With a population of less than 5,000,000, Aus- tralia annually spends $30,000,000 in betting on races and gambling. Horace iW7lson says that he gave the 2:00 pace at Lexington specially to accommodate Audubon Boy 1:59%, and he does not understand why the stallion's owner stayed out of the race. The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C, is t. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 13, 190S. SOME GREAT BROOD MARES. [American Horse Breeder.] Ask each of a half dozen well posted students of the trotting breeding problem which in his opinion is the greatest of the great brood mares, and it will be found that their opinions in the matter are not unanimous. This will be due to the different stand- ards by which these students judge the mares. Those who adopt as a standard the greatest number of trot- ters with 2:30 or better records that a mare has produced will award the palm to Beautiful Bells. Those whose standard is 2:10 trotters will name some other mare. Those, whose standard is extreme speed trotting or pacing will name still another. Those whose standard is the number of descendants that have made records of 2:10 or better trotting will name still another and so on. For several years after the rules for standard registration were adopted, brood mares were ranked according to the number of trotters that they had produced which had records of 2:30 or better. One of the most noted of the earliest of the great brood mares, judged by the 2:30 standard, was Green Mountain Maid. If we remember correctly she was the first to produce eight trotters with records of 2:30 or better. Then followed Alma Mater, Beau- tiful Bells, Emeline, Minnehaha, Sontag Mohawk and others. In the course of a few years it was discovered that some of these great brood mares were more suc- cessful in perpetuating standard speed through their sons and daughters than others, and as speed per- petuating ability is one of the most valuable quali- ties that any light harness mare can possess, some of the students of the breeding problem who used the 2:30 record makers as a basis, included all the produce of these great brood mares in the first and second generations when comparing the merits of these great brood mares. After this method of comparison was adopted it was learned that some mares which had produced but comparatively few 2:30 performers, like Dolly by Mambrino Chief, dam of only 4 with standard rec- ords, ranked higher than some of those like Eme- line that had produced twice as many sons and daughters that had made records in standard time. Taking the produce in the first and second genera- tions as a basis, the five mares which have ranked the highest during the past three or four years were Alma Mater, Miss Russell, Dolly, Beautiful Bells and Green Mountain Maid. Beautiful Bells has steadily gained on her rivals, and it is probable that on this hasis of comparison she will stand at the head of the list before the close of the present season. The present demand is for 2:10 or better speed, and trotting speed has a much greater value than pacing speed. This being the case, some breeders of trotting stock will no doubt be interested to know how the above named five great brood mares rank as progenitors of 2:10 trotting speed. In making the comparison due allowance should be made for the advantage which some of these mares had over the others on account of having been foaled several years earlier, and the earlier the mare was foaled the greater the advantage. The tabulated pedigrees of all the 2:10 trotters will show which of them have inherited the blood of these five mares, and a table published on another page of this paper is intended to give, under the name of each mare, every trotter in whose pedigree the name of that mare is found. A few months ago that careful statistician, clear reasoner and instructive writer, Algernon, contribut- ed two valuable articles to these columns, in one of which he called attention to the great number of the 2:10 trotters whose tabulation showed that they inherited the blood of Mambrino Patchen, and also several others that had inherited the blood of the Rodes mare, the dam of Mambrino Patchen, through other sources, and gai(e the names and records of the animals and of their ancestors. The other article treated in the same manner the 2:10 trotters that inherited the blood of Seely's American Star. The Rodes mare, dam of Mambrino Patchen, is in the table of Great Brood Mares in the Year Book, and a far greater number of 2:10 trotters are found among her descendants than have inherited the blood of any other mare found in the table of great brood mares. The date of foaling of the Rodes mare is not given in the Register, but her daughter. Lady Thorn, was foaled in 1856, and she was the fourth foal of the Rodes mare, so that the latter could not have been foaled later than 1849, which gave her 12 years the advantage of Dolly and 13 years the ad- vantage of Green Mountain Maid. The table mentioned above shows that from Green Mountain Maid, foaled in 1862, have come 56 descend- ants that have made trotting records from 1:59% to 2:10; from Miss Russell, foaled in 1S65, have come 36 with records of 2:10 or better; from Dolly, foaled in 1861, have come 35; from Alma Mater, foaled in 1872, there are 33; from Beautiful Bells, foaled in 1872, are 12; from Betty Brown, foaled in 1866, are 11, and from Belle Patchen, foaled in 1874, are 10. If the pacers that have made records of 2:07 or better were to be included with the 2:10 trotters, the rank of these mares would probably be changed, but as the pedigrees of the pacers have not been tabulated as yet, it is not possible to credit them prop- erly. The most intensely trotting bred mare in the above named lot is Beautiful Bells. She was foaled the same year as Alma Mater. Her speed was developed and she made a record of 2:29%, yet she has only 12 descendants among the trotters that have made records of 2:10 or better, and the fastest of her descendants is The Abbot 2:03%, while Alma Mater, speed undeveloped, and from a strictly run- ning bred dam, has 33 descendants among the 2:10 trotters, the fastest of which is Major Delmar 1:59%. Among Alma Mater's descendants is McKinney 2:11%, sire of 10 trotters with records of 2:10 or better, which is twice the number credited to any other sire. The relative rank of these mares as shown by the above mentioned table will probably surprise most horsemen and students of the breeding problem, for it certainly did the writer, and doubtless will our McKeesport correspondent, whose article appears in another column, and who thinks Betty Brown far superior to any other brood mare. Judging from her descentants that have shown extreme speed at the pace, she would appear to be entitled to that rank, for among them are Dan Patch, that has paced a mile in 1:55, and was never beaten in a race; Ecs- tatic, record 2:01% in a race, and Gratt, race record 2:02%. Alma Mater is not far behind that, however, as among her descendants are Audubon Boy, record 1:59%, without a pace maker in front; Major Del- mar, trotter, 1:59%; Dariel 2:00% with air cleavers in front; Sweet Marie 2:02; Coney 2:02; Locanda 2:02, and Frank Yoakum 2:04, that holds 29 track records. The dam of Audubon Boy 1:59% is also the dam of Royal R. Sheldon 2:04%. The latter was by Constantine 2:12%, one of Betty Brown's de- scendants. Betty Brown was a wonderful mare, and her name in the pedigree of any animal will give that animal additional value, no matter how strong the animal may be in the most popular of other crosses. Though foaled earlier than some of the other great brood mares, Betty Brown was under the disadvantage of raising only one son, Wilkes Boy 2:24%, while Alma Mater is credited with seven and Beautiful Bells 2:29% with eight producing sons. Betty Brown was intensely inbred to both im- ported Messenger and imported Diomed, two horses whose names will always be inseparably linked among the greatest of progenitors of extreme light harness speed. Messenger perpetuated with greater uniformity than any other horse of his day in Amer- ica, the inclination to adopt and stick to the trotting gait. The Racing Calendar shows that Diomed was as much superior to any other horse of his day in America for perpetuating extreme speed ability as was Messenger to all others for petpetuating trotting instinct. The ability of Rysdyk's Hambletonian to perpetu- ate the trotting inclination was no doubt greatly in- tensified by the imported Bellfounder cross that he inherited through his dam. The dam of Betty Brown possessed as large a proportion of the blood of both imported Bellfounder and imported Messenger as did Rysdyk's Hambletonian himself. Two of the daughters of Betty Brown have made great reputa- tions as speed perpetuators. These are the great brood mares Kitty Patchen and Kitty Tranby. The former was by Mambrino Patchen, sire of Betty Brown, and the latter was Mambrino Tranby, a son of Mambrino Patchen. With Grattan 2:13, Gregory the Great 2:23%. Patchen Wilkes 2:29%, and Constantine 2:14%, all by Wilkes Boy 2:24%, still doing stud service and be- getting sons that are liable to surpass their own sires as perpetuators of extreme speed, it is safe to pre- dict that the name of Betty Brown will be found more frequently ten years hence among the 2:10 trot- ters and 2:20 pacers than it is to-day. By examining the table above mentioned and comparing the dscndants of these mares with each other it will be found that several of them have inherited the blood of two or more of these noted mares. Among these are Major Delmar 1:59%, Ad- miral Dewey 2:04%. Boralma 2:07 and several others. The table really shows nothing farther than the rank of the several mares as progenitors of 2:10 trotters, but at the same time it shows which of these mares have nicked best when their blood has been blended. WORK THE STALLION. We believe in the working of the stallion. We be- lieve that there is nothing worse for a breeding horse than to be cooped up in a stall and small lot for weeks and months at a time. It is far better to put the stallion to work and make him earn his oats in that manner. We have had a great deal to do with breeding horses during a quarter of a century, and we have never known working stallions to be excelled in prolificacy by idle ones, says Farmers' Tribune. A stallion, as a rule, makes a pleasant worker. There is no reason why a stallion should be restive or annoyingly boisterous in the harness. It is all a matter of breaking, and most stallions take kindly to the harness. We do not think there is ever any real reason wrhy a draft stallion should not do his share of the farm work when he is not traveling. A coach or trotting bred stallion makes the finest kind of a runabout horse. We all know that development has meant much to the trotter and pacer. Most of the great trotters of speed have fast records. Dan Patch does a big season each year and gets his preliminary training at the same time. He is thus in the very prime of his vigor in his season and full of the good red blood that makes for success in the stud. The draft stal- lion should have as much good muscle on his frame as can be put there. There is no reason why he should not be worked in a team with a gelding but as a rule he will work somewhat better with a mare. At first it is usually well to use a guide stick between the inside bit ring of the stallion and the halter ring of his mate. Then he cannot be nipping or bother- ing his mate. Later the guide stick may be dis- pensed with. A big, heavy draft stallion is usually somewhat heavier in the mouth than an ordinary work horse, and allowance must be made for this. A stallion makes a fine middle horse in a trey team for fall plowing, and if he is used in such a place two guide sticks should be fitted between the rings of his bit and the inside bit rings of the two outside horses. Perhaps the handiest way to make these guide sticks is to get a common bamboo fishpole. which will cost 10 or 15 cents. Take two cuts of the right length from the thickest end and bore holes in them. In the hole in each end of each stick splice a loop of half-inch rope with a common barrel snap in it These may then be hung on the hames of the stal- lion when not in use. and then they are handy to snap into place when the hitching up is done. By all means put the stailions to work during the eight months of the year in which they are not traveling. It will pay for the feed and care, keep the horse in better condition and add materially to the number of foals begotten. Worth Ober, ihe well known trainer and driver, who recently suffered a stroke of paralysis, is at his home in this city and is somewhat better, but has not recovered the use of the side of his body affected, and will probably never be able to train horses again. His many friends will hope, however, for his complete recovery. The pacing mare Mattie B. 2:15, in foal to that splendid young son of Mc Kinney 2:11%. Ed Mc- Kinney. whose dam is the great brood mare Nona Y. 2:25, is offered for sale. Ed McKinney is an own brother to that great trotter Adam G. 2:11%, and half brother to Nance O'Neil 2:09% and Lady Row- ena 2:18%. See advertisement. Homer Davenport has reacher New York with twenty-seven Arabian horses, recently purchased at Aleppo, Syria. There are ten mares and seventeen stallions, and they are said to be the finest lot of horses of Arabian breed ever brought to America. Mr. Davenport may bring some of the stallions to the Pacific Coast. Saturday. October 13, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN PICKED UP HERE AND THERE. A dispatch from Providence, R. I., says: Idle for the first time since it was built forty years ago and grown up to clover and witch grass, the Xarra- gansett Park race track, with its stables, grand- stand, club house and paddock is to be sold under the hammer at a mortgagees sale. The Narragan- sett Park track was built by Amasa Sprague for his private amusement, at a time when the Spragues were the richest mill owners in Rhode Island. It passed through various hands after the failure of the Spragues until Mr. P. E. Perkins obtained con- trol. * * * Solon Grattan, that recently took a record of 2:10% on a half-mile track, is by Grattan 2:13, and his dam is the great brood mare Zilcatie. by Zil- caadi Golddust (record 2:37%), whose second dam was the Sally Russell, whom the authorities long ago decided was the grandam of Maud S. 2:08%. Zilcatie was out of Dolores by General Knox 140, son of Vermont Hero 141, and Dolores was out of Anita, own sister to Bride, dam of Boodle 2:12%, sire of Ethel Downs 2:10, while Anita's dam was the Ethan Allen mare Tida, an own sister of La Blonde, gran- dam of Pixley 2:08%. He thus gets three crosses of Morgan blood. * * * "An old and neglected, but careful means of ap- proximating the age of horses is by means of the 'knots' in the tail." writes Huidekoper. "These knots are little, prominent eminences on either side of the base of the tail, formed by the transverse pro- cess of the cocygeal bones. The processes can be felt in young horses, and become especially promi- nent after the emaciation of a severe illness, but in this case they are rounded, and are apparently con- tineous with other tissues, while in old horses they become more distinct, and seem to stand out in the muscles and softer structures of the tail. The knots are felt distinctly at the base of the tail when the horse has attained the age of thirteen years. In two years later, when they have become more promi- nent, they have behind them a distinct little depres- sion, two or three lines in width. At sixteen, a sec- ond pair of knots are found, which, like the first, in about two years have behind them a distinct depression, and so on, every three years, a new pair of knots furnish an approximate indication of the age of the animal." hand, best misses' saddle pony, best saddle-bred stal- lion, best standard-bred stallion. The show will be held in the club's grounds on Queen Anne Hill. Half an acre is under roof. The last issue ot Western n contained the following: "McKinnej 2:11% is to-day th ing sire of 2:10 trotters. Op to i!»- close of the Cincinnati meeting he had t.-u to his credit, and of these there are several which have no! yel reached the limit of their speed. Under favorable conditions that great race mare Sweet .Marie siamls more than a good chance of becoming a two-minute performer, while those who have watched Mack Mack carefully in his late races believe that lie is much taster than his record would indicate. In fact, many believe him the fastest class trotter now before the i nut withstanding that last week he was defeated by Nut Boy. This defeat must be in 'ureal part attrlb uted to the superior generalship o B. M< Henry, who drove Nut Hoy. Mack Mack had the more speed of the two and stood more than a good chance of winning the race had not his driver at- tempted to go head and head with Nut Boy in the first part of the mile. In the rush away from the wire McHenry forced Nut Boy so fast that Macs Mack made a disastrous break, while the previous heat indicated that if Mack Mack had gone away slowly he would have been able to beat his opponent in the last half of the mile. The longer the Mc- Kinneys race the better they seem, as inn, Marie. Mack .Mack. Lady Mowry and El Milagro, and this is a quality all race horse owners admire. From the reports of good judges who have visited the Empire City Farms at Cuba. X. Y.. when- McKinnej is the premier stallion, there are some extraordi- narily good colts there by him that will add still further laurels to his reputation as a great sire " At Lima. Ohio, October 2d, George G. 2:05% trot- ted two very fast miles over the half-mile track, lowering the track record and getting the world's record for trotting geldings on a track of that 1 two heats in 2:08% and 2:08%. The stallion record for a half-mile track is held by is. who trotted in 2:0s. A handsome cup was presented to Mr. Brady, the «>■■ by the Association. Sally Derby by Charles Derby has reduced her record from ^ : 1 5 '4 to 2:14%.. She is out ot Flash by Eginont. Oro 2:nnIi and Norman C. 2:07% are owned by William Kelly of New York. On Monday, the first day of the sale of the Ken lucky Sales Company at Lexington, eighty-seven head of horses were sold for $17,400, an average of $200. Mfron McHenry still has a high regard for the runners. "If I could only get a galloper that would be as good as Dan Patch as a pacer I would he perfectly satisfied," McHenry remarked last week. "And I will have a good one some day," he added. Nut Hoy has won nearly $20,000 for his owner this year. Geo. Algeo of San Lorenzo offers for sale two brothers, one a trotter, the other a pacer, and both good ones. The trotter is Bob Ingersoll 2:14%. a horse that has won several races this year and can win many more. The pacer is Mixer 2:24%. that worked a mile recently in 2:13%. Both are out of Lew G. by Albert W. and are fine roadsters. Money Paid at the Wire Open to the World Los Angeles Harness Horse Association At the recent Butte, Mont., meeting two ringers were detected and their owner. J. E. Evilsizer. whose address is given as Junction City. Kas., was ex- pelled. The horses were Dr. Pipes 2:14%, who masqueraded under the name of Major S., while the real Major S. 2:22% was being rung by Evil- sizer as Walter E. Evilsizer got the money at Den- ver, but his winnings were held up at Butte. A record breaking 2:10 list will be the result of this year's racing. Not only will the 2:10 list for 1906 be the largest of any year, but it will prob- ably contain more extremely fast trotters and pacers than that of any previous year. No new companion may appear, but it is apparent to all who will take the trouble to study the breeding of the new 2:10 trotters and pacers that better breeding is, in a large measure, responsible for the increased number of 2:10 performers and the low speed average of the new comers to that list. Better training methods and improved training appliances have contributed their share to this result, but better breeding has more to do in bringing it about than any other one thing. * * * Brilliant Girls win of the $10,000 purse at Colum- bus makes her one of the big money winning trot- ters of the year. Not since the days of Joe Patchen has Jack Curry had such a good money winner as the daughter of James Madison, and his success will please the hundreds of friends of the always good-natuder reinsman has among the light harness race followers. The Queen Anne Riding and Driving Club, a fash- ionable organization, will hold the first horse show ever given in Seattle within a short time. Prizes will be given for the best walk, trot and canter horses, best jumper, best tandem team, best single driver, best pole team, best coach team, best four-in- Meeting Nov. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1906 Entries Close Thursday, Nov. 1st, 11 P. M. TUESDAY. NOV. 20th. No. 1 — 2:15 Pace S500 No. . 2 — 2 :15 Trot 500 WEDNESDAY. NOV. 21st. No. 3—2:10 Pace S500 No. 4 — 2 :19 Trot 500 THURSDAY, NOV. 22d- No. 5 — 2:09 Tzot 31,000 No. 6 — 2:25 Pace 500 No. 7 — 2:50 Pace (novelty) 300 FRIDAY. NOV. 23d. No. 8 — 2:12 Trot 3500 No. 9 — 3:00 Trot (novelty) 300 SATURDAY. NOV. 24th. No 10 — 2 :06 Pace 31.000 No. 11 — 2:25 Trot 500 CONDITIONS. National Association rules to go ified. Hobbles not barret] on pacers. Mile heats, 3 In Mos. 7 and 9. which will be three heats, $100 : i .i race, ■•'. Il eh heat receives J100, and cannot start in succeeding heats. No race longer than live heats. Money to be dt- vided in accordance with summary at end of 5th heat. Entrance 5 per cent of additional 5 per cen( from money winners. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and in per cent. Horse distancing the field or any part thereof entitled to one money only. he right to change -.rder "f pr-'gram and to declare off any .. . t isfactorily. Any entry, accompanied by 3 per cent of purse (2 per cent additional to start!, entry will not be suspended f«>r not starting, provided horse is declared out in writing on or before 7 o* clock P. M. day before race. Address all inquiries and entries to Robert A. Smith, Secretary 309 W. Second St., Los Angeles, Cal. C. A. CANFIELD. PRESIDENT Phones — Home 1253. Sunset, Main 1720 THE BLUE GRASS MEETING. Li cington, October 5. -Myron McHenry drove tlie gelding \ul Hoy to victory in the Transylvania to- day in three straight heats in 2:0S, 2:07% and 2:09. There were twelve starters, and the Oregon-bred McKinney gelding Mack Mack 2:08 was made favorite by the money of new owners and the pub- lic, who thought he held the others safe. Mart Deniarest drove Mack Mack and finished eleventh the first heat, seventh in the second heat, and by landing second in the third heat earned third money. Emboy won second money in the race, Charley Bel- den fourth and El Milagro has fifth position in the summary. Brilliant Girl was unfortunately dis- tanced in the second heat. Prior to the race the Boston syndicate and W. Cox, who purchased Mack Mack the night before, played thousands of dollars on the chances of their horse, while the owner of Brilliant Girl was equally busy around the pool hex. The second event on the card, the three-year-old Futurity, was won in straight heats by Brenda Yorke. Just as the 2: IS trot was called rain began falling in torrents and it became necessary to post- pone the last event until to-morrow. Summaries: The Transylvania 2:12 class, trotting, purse $5,000. Nut Boy, b. g. by Nut Pine (McHenry) ..111 Emboy, b. g. (McDonaJd) 2 3 9 Mack Mack, b. g. (Demarest) 11 7 2 Charley Belden, br. g. (De Ryder) 12 7 3 El Milagro, b. g. (Lasall) 4 9 4 Allie Jay, b. m. (Kenny) 10 4 5 The Phantom, blk. h. (Walker) 5 5 7 Morone, blk. h. (Gerrity) 8 8 6 Marguerita O., b. m. (Benyon) 8 10 8 Solon Grattan, b. h. (Turner) 3 2 d Lake Queen, b. m. (Rosemire) 9 11 d Brilliant Girl, b. m. (Curry) 6 d Time— 2:08, 2:07%, 2:09. Pacing Futurity, purse $3,000 — Brenda Yorke, b. f. by Moko-Grace Tipton by Simons (Nuckols) 1 1 1 Kelly, b. c. (Chandler) 3 2 2 Flora Directum, br. f. (Dean) 2 4 4 Waverly, b. c. (Jones) 4 3 3 Time— 2:09, 2:10%, 2:14. Lexington. October 6. — Rain prevented all racing to-day and the program went over until Monday, the Sth. Lexington, October 8. — Out of six races scheduled to-day only three were finished, while the last race on the program was not even touched. The John- ston stake for 2:14 class trotters was the feature of the card, and was won handily by Lillian R., who took three heats in succession after finishing eighth in the first heat. David Cahill's Sister Collette, full sister to the noted stallion Charley Herr, captured the first heat of the race, taking a mark of 2:09%, which equals the record for the race held jointly by Georgianna and Chase. Both Dan Patch and Sweet Marie were sent ex- hibition miles late in the afternoon, but owing to the high wind no effort was made by either to break records. Had it not been for a break in the far turn, however, Sweet Marie would likely have beaten her record. She went to the quarter in 0:30%. the half in 1:00 flat, three-quarters in 1:30%, and fin- ished the mile in 2:03%. In his exhibition mile Dan Patch paced the first quarter in 0:30% and went down to the half in 0:59, three-quarters in 1:28% and the mile in 1:5S. It took seven hotly contested heats to decide the 2:12 trot, and victory finally went to Charley De Ryder's black gelding Dr. Frasse by Iran Alto 2:12%. They call Dr. Frasse the California wonder since the eleven-year-old gelding was taken from ob- scurity by De Ryder and made a stake winner on the Grand Circuit. There were eight starters in this race. Grattan Bells and the Zombro gelding Charley T. each won two heats and were awarded second and third money respectively. The Iowa horse, King Entertainer, was second in three heats and third in two others before he was sent to the stable, and ti d a great race. Charley T. trotted a remark- ably good race, as his win of the sixth heat showed. The McKinney mare Lady Mowry was a starter in '.he race but was not up to her usual form and was outside the money. The 2:16 pace and the 2:08 trot were started, but had to be postponed until Tuesday after a few had been raced. The summaries: THE EHEEDER AND SPORTSMAN 2:28 trot, purse $1,000— nuclei, b. g. by Arena-Lady Star (Car- penter) 2 6 1 1 1 Robin C, ch. g. by Mintaur (Hodson) 1 1 2 2 S Peter Balto, br, g. (Hendrick) 3 2 5 3 6 Genteel, br, h. (McDonald) 8 5 3 4 2 Lauretia, Estrella, Ethel L., Sidney Carton, Doctor M., Thomas M. and Crescus also started. Time— 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:12, 2:14%. In the fifth heat Estrella finished second, but was set back for running. Johnson Stake, 2:24 trot, purse $2,000— Lillian R. (McDermot) S 1 1 1 Sister Collette, b. m. by Alfred G 1 8 S 7 Czarina Dawson, b. m. (McCargo) 9 6 4 2 The Phantom, blk. h. (Walker) 2 9 7 4 Captain Bacon, Flexo, J. N. Blakemore, Jessie Ben- yon, Billie H. and Brilliant Girl also started. Time— 2<09%, 2:11%, 2:11, 2:11%. Note. — In the second heat J. N. Blakemore finished second, but was set back for running. 2:12 trot, purse $1,000— Dr. Frasse, blk. g. by Iran Alto (De Ryder) 5 3 3 1 1 2 1 Grattan Bells, b. h. by Grattan Boy (McCargo) 7 1 1 3 2 3 2 Charley T., blk. g. by Zombro (Curry) 1 6 6 4 4 1 3 King Entertainer, ch. h. (Rey- nolds) 3 2 2 2 3 ro. Grace A., Lady Mowry, Lavette and Fedora also started. Time— 2:11%, 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:12%, 2:14%, 2:14%, 2:16%. October 9. — The heavy rain early this morning caused a delay in the starting of the races to-day, and as a result only one heat was trotted in the Walnut Hill cup race, the feature event on the card. This heat was another notch in the winning record of Nut Boy, and from his showing he looks to have the race at his mercy. Driver McHenry drew the tenth position and was one of the trailers as the field of fourteen scored forward, but he trotted around the entire field and won easily by two lengths from Allie Jay, with Totara third and the others strung out. The Wilson stake for 2:12 pacers was the next im- portant event on the card, and was won in straight heats by Vesta Boy, driven by Thomas W. Murphy of Glen Cove, L. I. In the unfinished 2:18 pace Ruby Lacey proved a good thing and won three straight heats cleverly to-day. In this race Dr. Boucher started Derbertha, sister to Diablo 2:09%, and al- though she was third twice and fourth twice, was outside the money. M. J. Lewis won the fourth and fifth heats in the unfinished 2:08 trot, after finishing third to Van Zant and The President in the third -heat. The 2:05. pace was taken by Baron Grattan. The Walnut Hill cup and 2:14 pace were unfinished. It was impossible to touch the 2:09 pace, the last event on the card. Summaries: 2:18 pace, purse — Ruby Lacey, c. g. by Gambron (Tall- madge) 3 13 5 1 1 1 Robert Kerman, c. g. by Abscota (Douglas) 6 1 1 2 S 2 Moore, c. g. by Maiden (Murphy) ..124622 J. H. Hanlon, Bessie Carl, Derbertha, Stonewall, Grand Elder, Reproachless, Black Patchen, Rox, Susie W. and Blue Grass also started. Time— 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:09%, 2:11%, 2:12%, 2:16%. First three heats of this race were paced Monday. 2:08 trot, purse $1,200— W. J. Lewis, c. g. by Norval (Murphy) ... 5 1 3 1 Van Zandt, c. m. by Chime Bell (Dev- reaux) 4 2 1 2 The President, John Taylor, Turley, Tuna, John Cald- well and Pat S. also started. Time— 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:09%, 2:08%. First two heats of this race were trotted Monday. 2:05 pace, purse $1,200— Baron Grattan, b. g. by Grattan (Geers) .... 1 2 1 Alfalfa, ch. m. by Wilkes (Bender) 3 1 2 Texas Rooker, c. g. (Snow) 2 6 6 Nervolo, Schermerhorn and Ardora also started. Time— 2:06%, 2:07%, 2:06%. Wilson stakes, 2:12 pace, purse $2,000 — Vesta Boy, ch. g. by Monte Vista (Murphy). Ill Prince Hal, b. g. (Snow) 2 3 3 Italia, b. m. (Nuckels) 8 4 2 Custer, ch. g. (Hall) 5 7 6 Cuvissa, Spill, Bonnie Steinway, Crayton E., Ka- rina and Director Joe, also started. [Saturday, October 13, 1906. October 10. — Great racing marked the sport at the Breeders' Association meeting to-day, and although it was the best card of the meeting, several heats were decided in a snowstorm. Nut Boy won the Walnut Hill Farm cup, being the only horse to ever win both the Transylvania and Walnut Hill, while Turley captured the McDowell stake. Besides these two records it was the only time in the memory of the oldest inhabitants that harness races were over decided here in the snow. By his victory in the Walnut Hill cup, Nut Boy becomes the largest money winning horse of the year, and after his win to-day, his owner, Miss Lotta Crabtree, the former noted actress, was presented with a beautiful silver loving cup valued at $500, and donated by L. V. Harkness, the owner of the famous breeding establishment from which the race derived its name. Summaries: 2:14 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Eloise, b. m. by Alphington (Clemen & Walker) 6 1 1 3 1 Fred Miller, ro. g. (Stout) 3 4 2 1 2 Conroy, b. h. (Sweringen & McHenry) 12 6 4 3 Jimmie O., Queen of Clubs and Jenny Wren also started. Time— 2:12, 2:11%, 2:11%, 2:13%, 2:13%. (First two heats of this race paced yesterday.) Walnut Hill Farm cup, 2:15 class, trotting, purse $3,000— Nut Boy, b. h., by Nutpine (McHenry) .... 1 1 1 Allie Jay, b. m. (Kinney) 2 2 7 Bowcatcher, b. g. (McCarthy) 5 3 2 Totara, b. m. (Titer) 3 4 6 Roscoe, Belle Isle, Dr. Chase, Imperial Allerton, Pulsus, Kopolna, Admiral Schley, Colonel Patrick Kasson and Horace W. Wilson also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:08%, 2:07%. 2:09 class, pacing, purse $1,000 — Phalla, b. m. by Allie Good (Gatcomb) 1 1 1 Daphne Direct, blk. m. (Walker) 2 2 5 Aintree, b. g.v (Valentine) 6 2 2 Red Tell, br. h. (Jones) 4 5 3 Fred R., The Donna and Five Points also started. Time— 2:08*, 2:08%, 2:07%. 2:14 class, trotting, purse $1,000 — Talpa, b. m. by Macaroon (Mc- Donald) 5 5 5 4 1 1 1 Betty Brook, b. m. by Silent Brook (Titer) 2 3 1 5 8 3 2 J. J. M. Jr., br. h. by Robin (Davis) 8 8 3 1 4 2 6 Charley T., blk. g. by Zombro (Curry) 1 1 4 2 2 4 d Robin C, Lucretia, Gale, Larabie Rose and Thomas M. also started. Time— 2:12%, 2:12, 2:13, 2:14, 2:13%, 2:16%. 2:16%. McDowell Stake, 2:08 class, trotting, purse $3,000. Turley, br. g. by French Platte (Geers) . . 3 1 l 1 Tuna, b. m. by James Madison (Curry) ■ ■ 1 2 2 3 Oro, blk. g. (McCarthy) 2 3 3 2 Red Lace, Mainsheet and Helen Norte also started and were distanced. Time— 2:11%, 2:12, 2:13, 2:13. Note. — Oro finished first in first heat, but was set back for running. Lexington Stake, for two-year-olds, trotting, purse $2,000— Lucille Marlow, b. m. by Prodigal (Childs) . . 2 1 1 Kentucky Told, blk. e. by Todd (Stinson) ..122 Fantana. b. g. (Nolan) 3 3 d Albegnon, b. c. (Hogan) d Time— 2:15%, 2:19%, 2:25%. While the New Zealand International Exhibition is in progress at Christchureh, New Zealand, the New Zealand Trotting Club will give a four days' trotting meeting at which purses amount to $24,000. The dates for the meeting, viz.: Nov. 1, 6, 8 and 9. According to the program, which is published in the Weekly Press for September 5, 1906, published at Christchureh, New Zealand, there are eight dash races on the pro- gram for the first three days and seven on the last. All of them are dashes of from one to three miles. The entries for this meeting close on October 17th. Reydlette, the good trotting mare by Rey Direct 2:10, forced Ruth C. to go in 2:14% in order to win the second heat of the 2:24 trot at Bowling Green. Reydlette is a 2 : 10 trotter over a mile track. — Ameri- can Sportsman. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, October 13, 1906. J THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN SPOKANE FAIR HARNESS RACES. [September 24th to 29th.] 2:30 trot, purse $400 — Oebbie. b. g. by McVera I Lance l 2 111 Mayo. b. g. by Zombro ( Delaney i .... 1 2 ('. 5 Black Diamond, blk. g. by Del Norte (Erwinl 7 4 2 :', Bessie Jones, blk. m. by Capt. Jones (Greenl 6 5 7 2 Crylia Jones. Senator H. and Deception also started. Time— 2:25, 2:23, 2:25%, 2:24. Falls City 2:12 pace, purse $1,000 — Ollie M„ b. m. by Westfield (Erwin) 4 3 11 Sherlock Holmes, ch. s. by Zolock (Childs) 2 1 2 3 John R. Conway ch. s. by Diablo (Chad- bourne ) 3 4 3 2 Bonnie M., b. m. by Mohegan (Prior),... 6 6 5 4 Vinnie Mann, Swiftwater Bill, Cuckoo. Lady R., Delilah, King Altamont and Fremont S. also started. Time— 2:12V4. 2:15%, 2:15, 2:16%. Three-year-old trot, purse $400 — Doc Munday, b. c. by Zombro (Kirklaudl .... 1 1 Lady W„ b. m. by King Alexis ( Prior) 2 2 Bally, ch. g. by Silverlight ( Brown 1 3 3 Time— 2:36, 2:37. 2:30 trot, purse $500— Gebbie, b. g. by McVera (Lance) Ill Brilliant, blk. s. by Gregmont ( White) 2 2 2 Deception, b. g. by Babe Chapman (Coyne).. 3 3 3 Regal Baron, br. g. by Baron Wilkes (James) 4 4 4 Time— 2:22. 2:22%. 2:22. 2:25 pace, purse $400— Lord Lovelace, b. s. by Lovelace I Lindsey ) . . 1 1 1 Major Del. dn. g. by Del Norte (Erwin) 2 2 2 Joe, b. g (Phillips) 4 3 3 Nellie E.. b. m. by Encounter (Elliott) 3 4 1 Joe Athby and Flaxey McGregor also startod. Time— 2:18, 2:21, 2:22. Three-year-old pace, purse $400 — Lou Miller, ch. f. by Blacksmith (Cox) 1 1 Zanthus, b. c. by Zcmbro (Lindsey) 3 2 ESie Lamont, ch. f. by King Alta'nont (Went- worth) 2 3 Del Kisbar, blk. g. by Del Norte (Lance) 4 4 Time— 2:26%, 2:20%. Northwest. 2:16 trot, purse $1.000 — Athasham, b. s. by Athadon (Walton). 1 1 Lady Jones, blk. m. by Captain Jones (Green).. 2 2 Gebbie, b. g. by McVera (Lance) 4 ?. Oma A., b. m. by Dictatus (Kirkland) 3 4 Brilliant, blk. s. by Gregmont (White1 d Time— 2:17%, 2:18%. 2:17 pace, purse $500 — Lord Lovelace, b. s. by Lovelace (Lindsey).. Ill Bonnie M., b. m. by Mohegan (Prior) 3 2 2 Robert H., blk. g. by Coeur d'Alene (Erwin). 2 3 3 Time— 2:14%. 2:18, 2:18%. 2:34 pace, purse $500 — Swiftwater Bill, blk. g. by Ociventus (Peringer) 2 1 2 1 1 Flaxey McGregor, ch. m. by Gregmont (Prior) 1 3 1 2 2 Nellie E., b. m. by Encounter (Elliott) 3 2 3 3 3 Joe, Ben Wood and Major Del were distanced in first heat. Time— 2:20, 2:25, 2:22, 2:21%. 2:21%. 2:40 trot, purse $500— Mayo, b. g. by Zombro (Delaney) 2 111 Bessie Jones, blk. m. by Captain Jones (Green) 1 2 2 2 Black Diamond, blk. g. by Del Norte (Er- win) 3 3 3 3 Lady W., b. m. by King Alexis (Prior)... 5 4 4 4 Freddie C. Jr.. br. c. by Prince Direct ( Lance ) 4 d Time— 2:24%, 2:27. 2:24%. 2:25%. o The average time at the eight Grand Circuit meet- ings was 2:10.55 for the trotters and 2:07.37 for the pacers, or a grand average of 2:08.96. Bearing those figures in mind, it is easy to see that it is of no use to tackle the Grand Circuit with anything slower than a 2:10 trotter or a 2:06 pacer, if one wants to win even an occasional race. The fact that about all the races were decided on the three-heat plan evidently had much to do with the fast time made, but it must be remembered that some of the races were on heavy tracks and there were a large number of colt races. — Western Horseman. LIVINGSTON MEETING. BAKER CITY. OREGON, RACES. September 11.-2:40 trot, pu Dora Electrite by Eleotrite 1 1 2 Hattie J. by Nazote 3 2 1 Buck by McKinney 2 3 3 Ad Wilta 4 1 1 Jimmy Dugan ,] Time— 2:1" 2: IX pace, stake $1,000— Bonnie Treasure by Bonnie Russell :; 1 1 Tommy Gratian by Grattan 1 2 3 .Mollie Button c, 3 2 Kitty Lomond 1 4 4 College Maid 2 5 5 Jennie A d Time— 2:1(1. 2:15%. 2:18%. 2:35 pace, purse $1.000 — Tommy Grattan by Grattan 1 1 1 Nellie Bishop 2 2 2 .Miss Derby 3 4 3 Edward H 4 3 j 2 21%, 2:21%. 2:21. 2:2(1 trot, stake $1,000— Silver Band by Col. Cochran 1 1 1 Johnny K 2 3 2 Patsy Rice 4 4 3 Neerguard 3 5 4 Robbie 5 2 5 Time— 2:14%. 2:16%. 2:2:2n. BOZEMAN MEETING. September 18. — 3:00 trot, purse $150— Don 2 1 1 Uriael S 1 2 2 Junatta Girl 3 3 3 The Mule 4 4 4 Time— 2:57. 2:55. 2:56%. September 19. — 2:15 trot, purse $300— Lady Spokane by Bozeman 2 1 1 Robbie 1 2 3 Johnny K 3 3 2 Homeway 4 4 4 Time— 2:16%, 2:14%, 2:17. 2:17 pace, purse $250 — Mollie Button by Alex Button 2 1 1 Samuel T 1 2 2 Nimshy 3 3 3 Prince Charles 4 d Time— 2:16%. 2:15%, 2:18. September 20.-2:24 trot, stake $1,000— Silver Band by Col. Cochran 1 1 1 Patsy Rice 4 3 2 A. Valentine 5 2 3 Sally Lunn 2 5 5 Jimmy Dugan d Time— 2:15. 2:17%. 2:17% Free-for-all pace, purse $300 — Miss Georgia by McKinney 1 1 Florodora 4 2 Tom Keene 2 4 Pauline G 3 3 Time— 2:11. 2:12. September 21.-2:20 trot (2 in 3). purse $250 — Dan Allerton by Allerton 1 1 Buck 2 2 Ad Wilta 3 3 Dora Electrite d Time— 2:21%. 2:22. 2:13 pace, purse $250— Gold Dust by Ruskin L 1 2 1 Dacy 3 1 - Bonnie Treasure 2 3 3 Samuel 4 4 4 Time— 2:13%. 2:15. 2:14. 2:22 pace, stake $1,000— Tommy Grattan by Grattan 6 1 1 Jennie A. by Neernut 1 2 2 Kitty Lomond 3 5 5 College Maid 2 4 6 Nellie Bishop " 6 3 Mollie Button 5 7 7 Nimsky 4 3 4 May Sharper d Time— 2:13%. 2:14%. 2:14%. 0 The fastest miles, pacing, by aged horses, stal- lion, mare and gelding for the present year are very close together. The records are: Gratt, stallion. 2:02%: Ecstatic, mare, 2:01%; Bolivar, gelding. 2 00 i- Ecstatic and Bolivar's marks are world's rec- ords. Star Pointer holds the world's stallion race record 2: 00 %. 3 ;ptember 19-22.1 3 lass, mile heats — Shamrock. In. «. by Lynmont (Wm. Hogoboom) 1 1 Dan McEnroe, s. g. by Senatoi 1 1 Cor- cell) Cieta, ! UcV (E. Hogoboom) 2 t 1 au ious Guy, b. s. b 1 .11s. Hogo- boom I 4 3 Time— 2:52. 2.54%. 2 10 ii'.i. purse $2'hi— Ki ntucky P.. br. s. by Kentucky Baron (E 11 boom I 1 1 U. X. I., b. g. by Alexis (H. S 2 2 Chester, b. s. by Lynmont ( Duncan) 3 3 Time— 2:33%. 2:27%. Free-for-all pace — Gen. Hertus. b. s. by Alexis (Wm. Hogoboom).. 1 1 Teddy A., b. s. by Diablo I E. Hogoboom) 2 2 No Time Given. Special trot or pace — Kentucky P.. b. s. by Kentucky Baron I Wm. Pat- terson) 1 1 1 N. I., b. g. by Alexis ( H. S. Hogoboom) 2 2 .Maud R. b. m. by Antrim (E. Hogoboom) 3 3 Time— 2:36, 2:47. Special trot — Creta. b. g. by McV. (E. Hogoboom 1 1 2 1 Dan McEnroe, s. g. by Senator Crisp IS. O. (n, 1 plli 2 1 2 Time— 2:45%, 2:44%. 2:44%. THE BRIDLE BIT. A horseman of note writing to an English paper urges the use of easy and mild brjdle bits, and says: Horses that have been properly broken in and mouthed do not require severe bitting, and go best In a mild bit, whilst for breaking in a young horse an easy bit is essential, a severe one being quite out of place, as the latter will inevitably spoil the animal's mouth. A mild bit. either curb or snaffle — requires to have a fairly thick mouthpiece. A bit with a thin mouthpiece is more or less severe, be- cause the latter has a cutting action, which tends to hurt the horse. The thinner the mouthpiece of a bit is the more severe in the latter in its effect upon the horse's mouth. A twisted form of mouthpiece or any grooving on it adds to the severity of a bit. as the ridges on a twisted mouthpiece and the edges of the grooves on a grooved one tend to hurt the mouth of the horse by cutting into the flesh. A smooth mouthpiece is the easiest and most comfortable for a horse, and it is therefore the best and most suit- able. In curb bits the port must not be unduly high, as the high port means a severe bit. The port re- quires to be quite low in a mild or easy curb bit. Bits with high ports are neither sensible nor useful under any circumstances, and should not be used. A mouthpiece with a very low port is the best, and it is practically as mild and as easy as a straight mouth- piece (having no port), which last is commonly seen in the Liverpool driving bit. In the case of snaffles, the form or shape of the mouthpiece is the sole factor which determines the mildness or severity of the bit. But in the case of a curb bit its action on the horse's month is largely dependent upon the length of the lower check-ends. The longer these latter are in a curb bit the more severe is it in its effects, because the amount of leverage that is ex- erted by the bit increases proportionally with the increase in the length of the lower check-ends. It is. therefore, essential that a curb bit should have com- paratively short check-ends if it is to be mild and easy. In the case of riding bits, the lower ends of the checks should not be more than twice as long as the upper ends (including the top eyes), and they may well be somewhat shorter. When the lower check-ends are longer than this the bit is needlessly severe for ordinary use. The action of a curb bit it. of course, to some extent affected by the way in which the curb chain adds to the severity of a bit. whilst the more loosely the former is adjusted the less severe is the action of the bit. A properly ad- justed curb chain (being neither too light nor un- duly slack) should allow of two or three fingers be- ing placed between it and the horse's jaw. The twenty-three trotting and eighteen pacing heats at Oakley Park averaged 2:09.84. and on only one day was the track fast, and on that day there were two colt races, one for two-year-olds. Sober up on Jackson 's Napa Soda. * THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 13, 1906. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL f Conducted by J. X. DeWitt ♦■!■»»♦»<■ •lMt"M"l"t"H"t"t''M"I"H"M' »♦♦**♦* itit"t"I"H"I"t"t"I"t"H"t"t"t"H"I"t"t"?">"t"t'*< AT THE TRAPS. The Pastime Gun Club of San Diego held the club's seventh annual blue-rock tournament on the Coi iflo Country Club's new grounds September 14th and 15th. The shoot was well attended and proved to be one o£ the most successful in the his- tory of the club. The Eastern squad, Crosby. Hir- schy, Heikes, Huff and Marshall, as well as a number of Coast trade representatives, were present throughout the shoot. W. H. Varien of Pacific Grove, and L. E. Parker divided high amateur averages the first day, each broke 153 out of 160 targets, Gus Knight came next with 147 and Bob Bungay of Ocean Park was fourth with 144. Rand of El Paso was fifth with 143 and Ed Schultz of 'Frisco and C. D. Hagerman of Los Angeles came next with 141 breaks. Mills broke 137 out of 140 on the second day. outstripping Varien and Knight (135 each) by two birds. Bungay (130), Parker (129), Rand (12S), Prior (126), and Fred Ecker of San Diego (126) came next in the order named. Ten high amateur averages for the two days were: Varien, 153, 135— 2SS out of 300. Mills, 146. 137— 2S3. Knight, 147, 132— 2S2. Parker, 153, 129— 282. Bungay, 144, 130—274. Rand, 143, 12S— 271. Schultz, 141, 126—267. Hagerman, 141, 125—266. Chas. Julian, 143, 123—266. Prior, 137, 126—263. The high professional averages were: W. R. Crosby, 15S, 13S— 296. Hirschy, 147, 135— 2S2. Hol- ling. 150, 127—277. Huff, 149, 126—275. Heikes, 144, 129—273. Reed, 146, 127—273. Vaughan, 146, 122— 26S. Lane, 140, 127—267. King, 144, 120—264. Carter, 136, 127—263. All of the regular events, saving the trophy races and the final miss-and-out counted on general average, 160 targets the first day and 140 the second day, 300 in all., ' Varien besides being high amateur average for the shoot, won the Fano trophy (event No. 6, first day). This race is an annual feature of the Pas- time Gun Club tournaments, 25 targets, $2 entrance, high guns, ?7 to second, $4 to third and $2.50 to fourth. Trophy winner to receive entrance money, less targets, at next tournament. Varien and Ed. Schultz scored straight, Varien winning in the shoot-off. Event No. 9 (first day), the Infallible team trophy, was won by a Los Angeles Gun Club team, composed of C. D. Hagerman, Gus Knight and W .Clayton. The scores were 22, 23 and 24 — 69 out of 75. L. E. Parker won the individual championship trophy, breaking 50 straight. Reed also scored a straight in this race. The scores follow: First day — Pastime Gun Club blueroek tourna- ment. The trophy events, Nos. 6 and 9, do not count in the totals for general average — Events. 123456789 10 11 12 Targets. 10 15 15 15 20 25 15 15 25 15 25 15 Hip Justins — 9 11 13 13 18 21 12 12 .. 14 22 13—137 E. Holling— 9 13 14 14 IS 23 14 15 . . 14 24 15—150 Dick Reed — 10 10 13 15 16 23 15 15 .. 14 25 13—146 D. W. King Jr.— 10 14 13 14 19 23 14 12 .. 10 20 12—144 H. T. Hoyt— 9 11 9 11 15 17 11 12 .. 10 20 12—130 R. Heikes — 9 14 13 14 19 24 15 12 . . 14 22 12—144 W. R. Crosby— 10 15 15 15 20 23 15 14 .. 15 24 15—158 H. C. Hirschy— 10 15 14 13 17 24 13 13 .. 12 25 15—147 T.'A. Marshall— 9 12 14 12 18 18 15 13 .. 11 22 14—149 W. Huff— 10 14 15 13 19 23 13 13 . . 14 24 14—149 J. E. Vaughan — 10 14 15 14 IS 2.4 14 11 . . 15 24 11—146 M. P. Chubb— 9 11 14 13 17 20 12 12 .. 14 22 12—136 F. Feudner — 8 12 13 11 18 23 12 13 22 12 22 8—129 24 14 13 20 13 20 14—140 M. G. Lane— 9 11 15 11 20 C Carr 8 13 12 13 16 23 12 18 .. 12 21 . .— W. B. Purcell— 6 12 10 9 11 7 7 S .. 8 17 9—... R. H. Bungay — 7 13 15 13 20 22 13 12 23 12 24 15—144 C. D. Hagerman — 8 15 14 15 19 21 15 12 22 14 20 9—141 Gus Knight — 10 15 12 12 19 23 14 14 23 14 23 14—147 T. B. Childs— 7 11 12 9 16 .. 12 14 J. Gibson — 10 15 14 12 17 24 14 12 IS 14 20 11—137 Wm. Clayton — 8 9 11 14 20 23 14 12 24 12 21 13—134 i- 17 10—119 7 12 9— 10S 13 17 9— US 13 23 14—143 14 18 12—141 13 14 8—122 14 21 12—136 13 23 11—136 7 13 8—103 14 25 13—153 14 20 14—136 2 7 4—75 14 22 9—132 12 23 13—126 8 . . 12—110 10 21 11—133 12 17 13—132 10 .. ..—... 13 IS 10—125 13 24 13—141 15 23 14—152 15 20 13—137 15 .. ..—... C. S. Pennybaker — 9 13 13 11 11 21 13 10 .. B. Naylor — 6 11 12 12 13 14 7 11 .. Chas. Julian — 10 14 11 12 19 21 14 14 22 A. L. Holdsclaw — 10 15 14 12 18 21 14 14 21 J. Walker— 10 12 11 12 17 11 14 11 .. F. Stone — S 15 11 14 16 21 13 12 21 F. L. Carter — 10 12 13 14 17 23 11 12 .. W. H. Halbritter— 7 14 10 10 12 21 11 11 19 W. H. Varien — 9 15 15 15 19 25 13 15 25 F. B. Mills— 9 15 14 14 17 23 15 14 16 G. W. Julian — 9 14 7 S 9 17 10 5 Ed Cotton — 8 12 11 11 13 .. 12 9 W. A. Hillis— S 15 12 11 19 23 15 12 W. H. Seaver — 8 13 11 12 15 21 12 7 F. Gilbert— 7 11 S 15 15 19 13 9 T. Ray — S 12 14 12 18 19 15 12 F. Ecker — 8 13 14 12 18 23 12 12 19 E. M. Walker— 9 11 11 12 IS .. 12 10 .. E. C. Redman — 7 12 13 13 IS .. 10 11 IS E. Schultz— 9 14 13 11 IS 25 14 12 22 L. E. Parker — 9 15 15 13 19 24 15 15 23 T. Prior — 8 11 13 12 IS 24 13 14 22 G. P. Muchniore — 8 11 14 12 15 21 9 11 .. J. B. Wood— 4 12 10 9 12 Chas. North — 8 12 11 .. 17 19 W. D. Peterson — 14 12 .. Second day — Pastime Gun Club blueroek tourna- ment. The trophy events, Nos. 6 and 9, do not count in the totals for general average — Events— 123456789 10 11 Targets— 10 15 20 15 15 20 15 15 50 15 20 Justins 7 11 18 13 11 17 12 12 42 11 19—114 Holling 7 14 20 14 14 19 15 14 49 14 15—128 Reed 10 14 19 11 14 19 13 14 50 13 19—127 King Jr 9 10 20 14 15 18 12 12 48 14 14—120 Hoyt 7 13 14 11 10 14 12 11 41 12 19—109 Heikes 9 15 19 13 13 IS 15 12 44 14 IS— 129 Crosbv 10 15 20 15 14 20 15 15 49 14 20— 138 Hirschv 10 14 19 15 14 19 13 15 46 15 20—135 i..arshall 7 9 14 12 14 16 14 12 41 13 17—113 Huff 8 14 18 14 13 19 15 15 49 13 16—126 Parker 9 15 17 15 14 19 14 14 50 14 17—129 Schultz 9 13 17 13 12 17 15 13 43 14 20—126 Seaver 9 12 16 10 13 19 11 13 45 13 16—113 Prior 10 14 15 15 13 16 14 15 44 12 18—126 Rand 10 12 20 14 14 19 13 14 48 14 17— 12S Bungav 10 13 19 13 15 17 15 12 47 14 19—130 Hagerman ... 8 14 19 12 14 20 14 15 45 12 17—125 Knight 9 13 20 15 14 15 15 15 .. 15 19—135 Childs S 14 18 10 13 17 11 13 .. 11 15—113 Gibson 9 11 18 14 13 17 15 13 .. 13 15—121 Vaughan 9 12 19 12 15 17 11 13 45 13 IS— 122 Chubb 9 12 17 14 14 17 12 13 . . 13 20—124 F. Feudner ... 9 14 14 14 13 18 13 13 .. 12 18—120 Lane 9 15 16 15 12 18 14 14 .. 13 19—127 Stone 9 13 16 14 14 17 14 15 .. 13 16—124 Carter 8 15 17 12 13 19 14 14 44 15 19—127 Hillis 8 11 17 12 13 16 11 12 43 15 17—116 Varien 9 15 20 15 13 IS 15 15 47 15 18—135 Mills 10 12 20 15 15 20 15 15 48 15 20—137 Redman S 10 19 14 13 19 11 10 .. 13 18—116 C. H. Julian .. S 13 18 12 12 17 14 15 47 13 IS— 123 Carr 7 13 17 11 — ... Holdsclaw ... 9 10 18 12 15 19 11 14 . . 14 17—120 E. M. Walker. 7 10 16 9 12 15 11 10 . . 9 16—110 Tabor 6 15 18 13 13 18 15 13 .. 15 17—125 Ecker 9 14 17 14 14 20 13 14 45 14 17—126 8 12 11 7 13 10 10 .. 11 ..— 14 16 13 15 16 15 15 45 .. . .— 14 .... 11 — 11 .... 14 .. 14 12 .. 9 13— 12 .... 13 17 13 14 42 13 18— 9 .... 12 16 9 12 .. 11 16— 15 13 . . 10 . .— 15 13 .. 10 ..— 11 20 ..— . Wood 6 Hammond .... 9 Clayton 6 Cotton 7 Naylor S Barber 5 Peterson 13 Pennybaker 13 off in apple pie order. W. J. Rand of El Paso scored amateur high average for the three days, 298 out of a total of 320. Fred Mills of Santa Ana was a close second with 295. The order in which the ten high scores of the shoot ran is: Holling 311, Vaughan 304. Reed 301. Rand 298, Mills 295. W. H. Reno 274, Smith 272. H. M. Reno 271, Justins 270, Hart, Martin and Gunter 269 each. All regular events, excepting the trophy, team and miss-and-out races counted on general average. The Copper Queen trophy, 25 targets, event No. 5 first day, was won by W. H. Reno of Douglas, who broke 24 out of 25. The Gwynn team trophy, event No. S first day, was won by Dr. W. B. Purcell, Dr. C. Gunter and Kirt Hart, who scored respectively 29. 26 and 25, a total of 80 out of 90 targets. The individual championship medal was won by Rand. 46 out of 50 (the third event of the second day). The Association diamond medal four-man team race was won by the Deming team, Stephens, Rand, Young and Mover, 154 out of 200. The first prize, an Ithaca gun, in event 4, mer- chandise, on the third day, was won by Harry Smith of Tucson, 23 out of 25 (event No. 4(. The McVeigh handicap was won by J. M. Aitken of Phoenix. Rand, W. A. Julian and Aitken each scored 25 straight. The former won the shoot-off. The two-man team trophy (both had to be under S5 per cent) was won by Aitken and Tanner of Phoenix. The professional averages during this shoot were individually over 90 per cent. At a meeting held the association named H. B. Rice, W. H. Rand and F. S. Douglas, all of Douglas, president, secretary and treasurer respectively. A resolution was passed admitting Cananea, Texas and New Mexico men to the association. W. W. Wilkie of Cananea was unanimously chosen honorary vice- president. Douglas was named as the place for holding the meeting in 1907. The scores follow: First day — Arizona Sportsmen's Association, four- teenth annual blueroek tournament. Trophy events 5 and' 8 do not count on totals. 135 targets — Events— 1 2 Targets 15 0 Dick Reed 13 17 E. Holling 12 19 H. Justins. % 12 15 H. A. Hovt 12 11 J. E. Vaughan 12 17 W. J. Rand :. 13 16 Geo. Julian 12 14 J. M. Aitken 13 15 W. D. Tanner 11 17 T. L. Edens 10 17 K. L. Hart 14 15 J. M. Ronstadt 9 14 Geo. Martin 13 17 Chas. Weber 10 13 W. D. Purcell 15 13 C. Schrader 9 6 C. Gunter 13 17 H. N. Reno 13 20 H. A. Smith 11 17 J. L. Brown 12 9 W. H. Reno 10 15 Geo. Lanham 6 11 Sam McCurdv 10 13 W. Wilkie 3 6 S. J. Entriken 3 6 C. W. Parsons 2 . . F. S. Douglas 7 14 W. B. Moore 7 10 D. B. Stephens 12 17 L. C. Young 13 18 H. Meyer 10 15 O. B. Leonard 7 9 C. H. Valentine 11 15 F. B. Mills 11 16 E. J. Mertell 11 13 E. D. Peterson 10 12 E. Taylor 7 9 F. Wilding 11 10 W. L. King 3 10 W. A. Julian Second day — Trophy and team events Nos. 13 and 16 do not count on average totals. SO targets — 11 12 13 14 15 15 20 50 25 20 46 21 IS— 73 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 20 25 20 20 30 20 — 18 16 24 19 19 17- -119 17 19 24 18 20 18- -123 19 14 13 15 15 17- -107 15 17 20 16 18 16- -105 17 19 21 20 18 19- -122 19 19 23 19 18 19- -123 13 17 18 16 11 18 14- - 95 17 11 14 13 16 22 12- - 96 18 14 12 18 14 20 16- -10S 13 12 16 15 12 24 13- - 92 16 16 20 18 17 25 18- -114 14 15 17 15 13 22 13- - 93 16 14 is 18 18 21 17- -112 15 13 18 18 16 27 19- - 94 17 15 20 12 16 29 14- -102 12 5 20 15 16 16- - 89 15 15 19 17 17 26 15- -10S 16 18 16 18 14 25 18- -117 14 16 19 16 18 23 15—107 13 16 18 15 15 26 18- - 98 13 19 24 17 16 25 rc- -106 15 7 10 13- 17 3 11 13- 7 11 11 12 4 11 8 11 4 12 7 15 15—... 8 7 10 3 9 10- - 57 16 14 21 17 10 25 16- -102 16 17 21 17 10 27 16- -107 19 IS 21 14 15 24 16- -107 .. 7 12- 12 14 7 IS 19 24 19 17 20- -122 10 12 lJ 8 20 11- - 80 9 10 16 10 12 10 .. 11 .. 8 9 .. 1 12 6 9 11- 16- W. J. Rand- S 14 14 16 17 22 15 14 14 24 9—143 The Arizona Sportsmen's Association fourteenth annual blueroek tournament took place at Tucson on September 21st, 22d and 23d, and was a success throughout. The shoot was managed by Dick Reed and Hip Justins, and naturally everything was run Events — Targets — Reed 15 19 Holling Justins Hoyt Vaughan Rand Geo. Julian 13 Aitken 15 Tanner 13 IS Edens 8 Ronstadt 10 Hart Purcell Mills 12 Weber 14 H. N. Reno 14 IS W. H. Reno 13 19 45 IS 20— 70 Brown 9 Douglas 9 Lanham 13 10 38 Martell 12 15 .. Entriken 9 10 — . . "Bill j.xoss" 6 9 .. 12 8—.. Stephens 13 43 25 15—. . Young 16 3S 16 14—.. 14 19 45 25 17—75 11 18 39 19 13—61 16 43 19 15—62 15 20 41 22 17—74 12 16 46 24 15—67 18 38 19 15—65 15 37 22 14—66 40 23 12—66 15 35 19 14—56 IS 37 17 11—56 11 17 39 22 15—65 12 16 43 21 15—64 19 45 21 17—69 14 41 20 14—62 42 17 16—65 45 IS 20—70 15 36 19 12—55 15 45 15 13—52 14 16—.. 17 12—.. Saturday, October 13, 1906.] THE UREKDEH AND SPORTSMAN 11 Geo. Martin 11 18 31 19 15—63 H. A. Smith H 14 36 22 18—68 C. A. Schrader n 14 32 20 16—61 Gunter 12 17 35 22 18—69 Meyer 18 40 19 15— Leonard 9 12 12 Taylor 11 16 King 14 7_'" Parsons g ' ' Wilding "g 4 " ' Event 16.— Association Diamond Medal. 4 -man teams. 50 targets per man — Deming team— Stephens 37. Rand 40 Young 38 Meyer 39; total. 154. Phoenix team— J. M. Aitken 42. Tanner 4u Edens 33. Valentine 29; total 144. Tucson team— Geo. Julian 37. Smith 3S Purcell 36. Hart 30; total. 141 Douglas team— A. X. Reno 32, Douglas 35 \V H Reno 38. Brown 35; total. 140. Third day— Merchandise, and ten events; Nos .1 and 25 do not count on totals; 105 targets- Events— 18 19 20 21 22 23 Targets— 15 25 20 25 20 25 Reed 7 21 18 21 20 22—109 Holling 12 20 18 23 18 22—115 •Justins 10 22 16 18 17 19—102 Ho>'1 13 20 16 21 14 16—100 Vaughan 12 22 15 23 16 20—108 Ran(l 9 21 18 20 16 24—108 Geo. Julian 14 15 14 18 12 13— 86 Aitken 12 20 16 21 18 18—105 Tanner 12 20 14 13 12 20— 91 Edens 7 16 14 IS 15 18— 88 Ronstadt 10 15 18 10 10 16— 74 Hart 10 16 14 16 12 22—90 Purcell 12 IS 16 17 17 19—99 Mills 12 24 14 18 14 22—104 Weber 12 18 14 13 11 11.. 79 H. N. Reno 8 20 15 16 14 16—89 W. H. Reno 13 22 15 12 17 19—98 Brown 10 14 12 19 15 21— 91 Douglas 11 19 11 14 .. 15— -Meyer 9 16 12 13 14 9—73 Smith 14 16 12 23 12 20—97 Schrader 12 18 12 IS 16 22— 98 Geo. Martin S 18 18 IS 17 16 — 94 MertelJ 13 16 10 18 11 15—85 Gunter H 16 15 18 12 20—92 Young 7 17 15 19 13 10— 81 Stephens 8 15 9 17 19 18—86 Tom Tiddler 7 17 15 19 13 10—81 E. D Peterson ... 7 14 10 9 12 10— 62 F.J.Stewart S 10 11 13 10 .. W. A. Julian 6 14 9 13 11 6 — ' E.E.Taylor 9 17 S 11 .. — ... Ronstadt . . 19 . . 12 J. C. Etchels 13 .. 9 '.] ..—... B. Brooks 2 . . . . * [ ] [ [ M. King 5, '' " _ " Parsons 5 C. H. Pryor 16 " . '.—. [ [ Event No. 24 — McVeigh Handicap Medal, 25 tar- gets—Rand. 3-bird handicap) — 25; Hart, 5—21; H. X. Reno. 5—23; W. H. Reno, 5 — 23; Smith, 5—22; Martin. 5 — 22; Gunter, 5—22; Aitken. 6—25; Tanner. 6—24; Purcell, 6—23; Geo. Julian, 7—22; Brown. 7—24; Schrader. 7—24; Edens, S— 21; Weber, 8—16; Douglas, 8—22; Stephens, 8—20; Mortell, 9—20; Young, 9—14; Pryce, 9—19; Meyer, 11—19; W. A. Julian, 13—25; Tiddler, 16—13. A return match at 100 live birds took place at San Diego Sunday, September 16th, between William Clayton, formerly of Kansas City, and Gus Knight of San Bernardino. Clayton won. killing 89 to Knight's 86. The scores were as follows: Clayton 2102222122*1121212122*221—22 2*2222222H21 22i»2222*22220— 20 2222222202222222222222222— 24 2222222U22222U22222222212— 23 Knight 89 .22*12112201212*2111210121—21 111122211*2100221 11 110211— 21 2222011*22112220002111112—20 2221221121112121112102122—24 *Dead out. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Stockton opened Thursday with over 200 entries. The class and quality of the show are a matter of congratulation to the club management. The San Francisco Bull Terrier Club will hold a one-day show in San Francisco next Monday. The list of entries is equal to, if not in excess of, the entries made for the original date. April 2Sth. and includes a number of the best Bull Terriers on the Coast. The Colorado Kennel Club's annual bench show is scheduled for February 26th to 28th, three days, at Denver. The Pacific Northwest Field Trial Club's annual meeting will take place commencing on the 18th inst.. at La Conner Flats. The trials were originally scheduled for September 20th. but were postponed temporarily, the acting secretary of the club having tangled up matters in such a way that a prominent le sportsman came to thi | guaranteed the pui The trials will begin with the Realization F01 vhh 1st. The sum ni $2mo bad been subscript to the Fifteen 1 1 dam and 10 per cenl to the owner of the sire of the winner. The d awing Coi the Realization and the i will take place on the evening of the 17th instant. We call attention to the opportunity for purchas- ing Irish Terrier puppies, as announced in an "ad" on page 15. The miner and the missionary is a combination the influence of which will be 1 tliforaia fan- ciers and kennel cl way. One result will en will be an annual limited, of new beginners to take the place of the disgusted exhibitors and breeders who drop out of the game, a perusal of the entries E01 the of two years pas! gives comparatively few of the fancy who were prominent three to five years ago. Owners of greyhounds realize that no matter how good a greyhound is, he will not annex many purses if he is not properly trained when he goes to the slips. A competent trainer is nearly as big a factor as the dog in the winning of a race. It has been demonstrated time after time when high-class dogs are beaten by dogs of ordinary caliber, that it is necessary to have a dog in tip top shape if an owner expects to be successful. During the past half-dozen years dogs which have shown signs of being great performers have been ruined by owners sending them to the slips out of shape. A grueling course for an unconditioned dog frequently ends his racing days. The system of conditioning dogs at the present time varies with the system used by the trainers of a dozen years back. The trainers of nowadays are desirous of getting every ounce of speed out of a dog that he possesses. This mode of training has been brought about since the relief dog has been brought into use. The speed and the first turn so often count in the result of a race that every trainer endeavors to score the early points. In the old days, when the relief dog was unknown, it was up to the two coursers that were slipped to a hare to run him down without assistance. Stamina count- ed more than speed. Keeley's Malt, winner of the Inaugural Stake, run recently at Hot Springs, South Dakota, is well re- membered by the local leashmen. She is a brindle bitch in the kennel D. K. Carter sent out here about two years ago. She ran some excellent races on the local swards, and was the star performer of the kennel. The local leashmen are much interested in the showing of the California dogs that went East to participate in the big coursing events at Hot Springs. While many of the stars of the local greyhounds did not go East, California will be well represented by the string which James Sweeney took East with him. His kennel is a formidable one, and worthy to represent the State in the greatest coursing event run in the United States, the Waterloo. Sweeney is one of the cleanest sportsmen in the game, and he is wished the best of luck by local leashmen. WITH THE GUN CLUBS. The open season for feathered game begins next Monday, October loth. Indications for excellent duck shooting at nearly all points never were better. Birds are swarming by the thousands in the innu- merable overflows throughout the Sacramento. Yolo, San Joaquin. Napa, Sonoma valleys, etc. At the time of writing this year rain is apparently not a contingency to be counted in spoiling the sport. The duck shooting should undoubtedly be good, therefore, until the rains scatter the home-bred birds: after that the sportsmen will have to depend upon the northern birds. Many reports from northland sec- tions state that ducks are more than plentiful, con sequently the outlook for wild fowl shooting is as good as could be desired. Quail hunting promises well at many points, al- though in some sections the late spring rains have retarded the breeding season. One thing to be de- plored is that there will be many immature birds sacrificed next week. Most of the gun clubs, we are pleased to state, have declared a policy on the right side this season. The Xapa Valley Gun Club was organized in this city last week with the following members on tht Fred Baltzer. president; Ed A. Wands, secre- lohn Filmer, treasurer; F. Hunsman and C. Werner. Enos Valencia is superintendent and man- ager for the fine quail in the vicinity of hat has been leasel. The members will hold a formal club opening at the clubhouse to-morrow. One of the best patches of duck shooting ground in the Suisun marshes has been purchased recently by W. W. Richards. The section is a horseshoe of several hundred acres bounded by Corlelia on every point save the eastern section, the boundary of which is the railroad right of way. This plat was over- looked by a number of shrewd buyers — it was under every one's nose, as it were, and its importance was suspected. The tract lies between the late Hermann Oelrichs' grand demesne, the Ibis, Teal and Cordelia clubs' grounds. The property will be Improved so that it will eventually be one small - he Suisun marsh "Ole Bill' is to ii> ■ lated on his foresight and good hick. F. .M. Halght, a well-known sales- man, will open a branch store ol the Palace Hard- ware Company ;it 638 Market street next week. Mr. Haighl will (any a full line of up-to-dat demand by oters. Achille Roos, a popular San Francisco spoilsman, is to I)*- congratulated upon his pure! a tract of Suisun marsh land. \11T, acres, which Includt famous WhitUer ponds. These ponds are thi canvassbacb grounds in the marsh. Mr. Roos will take possession uexl season, the ground being a1 present leased by the Teal Gun Club. The Pajaro Valley Gun Club has a One sin preset re a la slough, neat Moss Landing. Many improvements havi made recently, and the club members anUcip; splendid shooting season this year. W. J. Keating. Ralph Heins. Isaac Kent and H. D. Fagen recently Inspected the Santa Cruz Rod and Cun Club preserve near Moss Landing, and prepared for the opening day next Monday. They mad'- all arrangements for boats, sink boxes, etc, and report ducks as very plentiful on the preserve, which argues a fine opening for the season. They also repoi I and perch in great numbers In the streams on the preserve, W. I. Keating being authority for the ment that they are so plentiful that two fish jumped into his boat. At a meeting of the club the bag limit tor each member during any one day was fixed at l'.". birds. The club has a splendid quail-shooting preserve in Santa Cruz county over on the coast territory. E. A. Mocker is one of the new members. The club is now an accepted member of the California Fish and (lame Protective Association. The Empire Gun Club of San Francisco has re- cently leased the Kirby ranch across the Salinas river as an addition to their already ex serve. The tract comprises 3,500 aeres of land, and in times past it was noted as being a good place lor deer and quail. The club has rented the plac a term of years and will preserve the huntn its members and their friends. Reports from Vailejo state that the well-known True Sportsmen's Club has reorganized for the com- ing shooting season. The former officers have been re-elected and the members are anticipating a fine winter's shoot. The officers are: President, D. Min- ahan: vice-president. Henry Frey: secretary, .1 V. O'Hara: treasurer, D. M. Fleming. The hunting preserves which were occupied by the Bay Shore Gun Club some years ago. and which are located several miles north of Slaughter House point, have been leased by a new club, which is con- structing a shooting lodge on the grounds and pre- paring for the duck season, which will open next month. The members of the new club are: D. S. Hirschie. X. J. Fenton. Dr. C. E. Turner, Dr. .1. Chap- pell, E. M. Wilson, Leo McCudden and H. E. Thurber. The Field and Tule Club has engaged a game- keeper for the coming shooting season. The work of fixing up the ponds in readiness for the winter's sport has been carried on recently to the requisite extent The club members, who are San Francisco business men lost none of their sporting ardor through the disastrous fire of last April, and they intend, as formerly, to spend their recreation time in enjoying the good sport to be found on their pre- serve near Cordelia. In the suit of William Goosen against the Field and Tule Club for burning tules and otherwise stroying pasturage on certain lands, the plaintiff has filed an answer to the cross complaint of the de- fendants, in which he denies all the allegations con- tained therein. Bill Goosen has tried to give the club everything that his name implies. The club has successfully stood him off every time, but Bill does really enjoy butting his head against a stone wall. The Venice of AmericaG un Club has elected the following officers: J. G. French, president; A. E. Jackson, vice-president; B. E. Carter, vice-president; A. C. Walters, secretary-treasurer. The club has everything in shape for the coming duck-shooting season down south. The San Luis Obispo Boat and Gun Club has made great preparations for the open season. Last month Edward A. Harris of San Luis Obispo leased the famous Greening lake at Mono. Mr. Harris and his partner. Robert L. Dempsey, will pre- Tbis is generally considered as one < piacea This is generally considreed as one of the best places along that section of the Pacific Coast for ducks, and the sportsmen are looking forward to a good season. The Dixon Gun Club has gone out of existence as a sportsmen's organization. The club relinquished a lease on a shooting preserve that has been a good duck ground in past seasons. The filing of a deed in September in I to 220 acres of land about three miles from X- THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. October 13. L906. i, and less than half a mile from the mouth of the Santa Ana river has given cause for much spec- D as to what the property will be used for. At the same time the deed was Bled articles of Incor- poration were also filed by the Surf I. ami and Water Company. The capital stuck is placed at (48,000, ami the direi tven as J. A. Anderson, E. W. Murphy, one of the grantors named in the deed; Bernard Potter. Frank H. Edwards and Edward F. Weherle. The last named is an attorney in Los Angeles. It is generally believed here that these people have purchased the property for the purpose of having a new hunting preserve, as that is about all the property is fitted for. If such is the case, con- siderable money will have to be spent in dikes and headgates, as well as other improvements. Two Marysville gun clubs have elected the follow- ing officers: Marysville Tule Hunting Club — E. A. Forbes, president; J. W. Steward, vice-president, and J. W. Collins secretary. The Tobasco Gun Club — George R. Eckart. president; Harvey H. Richardson, secretary; C. C. Rubel. G. R. Eckart and R. R. Raisch, executive committee. The annual meeting of the members of the Sutter County Gun Club was held September ISth. a full attendance being present. The following directors to serve for the coming year were chosen: J. B. Wilkie. A. H. Hewitt, C. R. Boyd, J. W. Ashley and A. G. Woodworth. A change in the by-laws of the club was made whereby no hunting for the market would be allowed. Any member caught violating this agreement will be summarily dismissed from the club and his name stricken from the membership list. The directors organized by electing C. R. Boyd president, A. H. Hewitt vice-president, J. B. Wilkie treasurer and A. G. Woodworth secretary. Ducks are very plentiful in that section. The Farmers' Hunting and Fishing Club of Sutter County, the association which disputes the lease of the Tule Hunting Club to a large, acreage of the Browning tract, has elected officers as follows: Pres- ident, S. J. Hough; secretary, Lee Best; treasurer, Henry Best Sr. A committee has been appointed to select a site for a clubhouse, which is to be built before the win- ter sport sets in. The club claims priority to 17,000 acres of the Browning place and has a lease also on 2,000 acres of the Park place, adjoining the Hoke tract, under lease by the Tule Gun Club. Failing to secure the tract northwest of Bixby sta- tion, southeast of Los Angeles, which has been used for years as a duck preserve by the Green Wing Gun Club, an effort is now being made to secure a lease for another year. The club offered $50,000 for the tract a year ago, which was refused, and it can scarcely be bought now at any price. A report from Reno states: The Nevada duck season opened September 15th, but Reno people are at the mercy of the various clubs which have leased practically all the lands bordering upon the sloughs and lakes in Western Nevada within a radius of twenty miles of that place. These clubs restrict hunt- ing to their own members or else, in a few in- stances, charge an exhorbitant fee for non-members using their preserves. The result is that nearly the entire population of Reno is denied the right to shoot game. One of the gun clubs has even gone so far as to employ armed keepers to arrest Reno people that hunt in the highway that runs along its im- mense preserve of 3,000 acres on the Truckee River. There are thousands of ducks this year. TRADE NOTES. U. M. C. Ammunition and Remington Guns. This is a time of year noteworthy in the sports- man's calendar, because it marks the close of trap shooting events and inaugurates those days full of vital interest and preparation to the shooters of small game, whether on marsh or bay or field or upland; consequently there is something in the air that makes it timely to give the waiting enthusiast some facts of record for his information in that su- preme necessity — equipment. The gun he is to use and the ammunition for it are primary matters of im- portance to the man who is awaiting the daylight of October 15th. So we propose to give a partial list containing names, etc., plain and unvarnished and without unnecessary detail, setting forth the magnifi- cent showing made by the U. M. C. ammunition and Remington gun during the trap season of 1906 in the Pacific Coast territory. This without further high sounding adjectives or anything that is super- lative. Just some well known names and the events in which the high scores were made; the reader can do the rest. Monterey Tournament, August 4th and 5th — Emil Holling, professional high average, using U. M. C. Magic shells and Remington Gun. R. C. Reed and D. H. King Jr., second and third professional high average, using Remington Guns. R. H. Bungay, ama- teur Iiigh average, using U. M. L. Acme shell's. Also winner of the Silver Lup special event. Salinas, August 7th and Sth— Emil Holling, profes- sional high average, using Remington Gun. R. C. Reed second professional high average, using Reni- 'ngton Gun. F. King, amateur high average, using u. M. C. Acme shells. Santa Cruz, August 10th, 11th and 12th— R. C. Reed, professional high average, using Remington Gun! Emil Holling, second professional high average, using Remington Gun. Third annual tournament of The Pacific Coast Trap Shooters Association, held at Vallejo, Septem- ber 2d and 3d — D. Daniels, high average both days, using U. M. C. Acme shells. J. W. Bradrick, second high average, using U. M. C. Acme shells. Emil Hol- ling, winner in 100-bird race for Bekeart Trophy, using Remington Gun and U. M. C. ammunition. . J. W. Bradrick was second in above race, using U. M. C. Acme shells. Interstate shoot, held at Los Angeles, September Sth, 9th and 10th — Wm. H. Varien, high average for entire meet, using U. M. C. Acme shells. Roy Wit- man and Wm. Clayton tied for third high average, using U. M. C. Acme shells. San Diego meet, Pastime Club, September 14th and 15th — Wm. H. Varien, high average, using U. M. C. Acme shells. A 100-live-bird match, held at San Diego, Septem- ber 16th, between Wm. Clayton of Kansas city and Gus Knight of San Bernardino, was won by Wm. Clayton, using D. M. C. Magic shells. Aberdeen, Washington, Gray's Harbor Gun Club, September 2d and 3d — U. M. C. shells won first, sec- and and third high averages. Mr. Converse won the Du Pont cup, using Remington autoloading gun and U. M. C. Acme shells. Union Gun Club, San Francisco, September 16th — M. Iverson, winner of first class medal, using U. M. C. Magic shells. H. P. Jacobsen, winner of second class medal, using U. M. C. Magic shells and Reming- ton Gun. J. Lynch, winner of fourth class medal, using U. M. C. Acme shells. J. W. Bradrick, winner of Shield's trophy, using Acme shells. Clarence Nauman, Golden Gate Gun Club, Septem- ber 23d — High gun for entire season, winning Shield's diamond trophy, using U. M. C. Magic shells. M. J. Iverson, Golden Gate Gun Club, made score of 98 out of 100 in regular club event, breaking all previous records, using U. M. C. Acme shells. Averages Reported. Pocatello, Idaho, Aug. 28-29. — W. R. Crosby won first average, 409 out of 425, shooting "New E. C." (Improved). Walter Huff won second average, 407 out of 425, shooting "Du Pont." R. O. Heikes won third average, 404 out of 425, shooting "New E. C." (Improved). The Idaho Falls Trophy was won by F. M. East- man, Boise City. Idaho, shooting "New E. C." (Im- proved). Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. 7-8. — Lester German, Aberdeen, Md., won first amateur and first general average, 346 out of 360, shooting "Du Pont." L. J. Squier won second general average, 344 out of 360, shooting "Du Pont." J. M. Hawkins won third gen- eral average, 343 out of 360, shooting "New Schultze." W. M. Foord, Wilmington, Del., won second amateur average, 326 out of 360, shooting "New Schultze." L. D. Hacket, Atlantic City, N. J., won second am- ateur average, 319 out of 360, shooting "Infallible." Bristol, Conn., Sept. 6. — J. S. Fanning won first general average, 166 out of 180, shooting "New Schultze." George W. Fernside, Hartford, . Conn., won first amateur and second general average, 165 out of ISO, shooting "Infallible." Arnold's Park, la., Sept. 4-6. — William Heer won first general average, 593 out of 600 .shooting "New E. C." (Improved). V. B. Asher, Coon Rapids, la., won first amateur and second general average, 568 out of 600, shooting "New Schultze." H. G. Taylor, Meckling, S. D., and G. W. Maxwell, Hoistein, Neb., tied for second amateur and third general average on 566 out of 600. Mr. Taylor shot "New E. C." (Improved) and Mr. Maxwell shot "New Schultze." The long run of the tournament was made by Mr. Heer, who broke 200 straight. The Hotel Cup was won by G. W. Maxwell with the score of 49 out of 50. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 3. — John H. Noel, Nash- ville, Tenn., won first amateur average, 1S6 out of 200, shooting "Infallible." Peters Points. The recent military matches held at Sea Girt, N. J., under auspices of the National Rifle Association and the New Jersey State Rifle Association, and the matches of the Ohio State Rifle Association at Port Clinton, Ohio, present a number of interesting object lessons, among which perhaps the most significant is the comparative showing made by the ammunition of various makes. At Sea Girt the winners of twenty-three of the matches, including practically every match of any importance, used Peters factory loaded ammunition, more than twice as many as those using all other makes combined. This was a remarkable victory in itself, indicating the advantage of carefully developed and scientific methods of manufacture, based on sound principle. The list of matches is too extended to enumerate here, but it may be said briefly that it includes seventeen individual matches, five-team matches, and the grand Du Pont aggregate for the highest total scores in the Wimbledon, Leech, All- Comers, Hayes, Hale, Meany, Spencer and trophy matches. This grand aggregate was won by Lieu- tenant C. S. Benedict of Ohio, and eight out of twelve prize winners used Peters cartridges. Im- pressive though this record seams, it is even ex- celled by the showing made at the Port Clinton, Ohio, matches, where 21 out of 23 of the All-Comers events were won with Peters cartridges. Of the other two, contestants using Peters ammunition tied for first place in one and finished a close second in the other. Not only was this overwhelming proportion of the matches won with Peters cartridges, but the scores made were in many instances remarkable. Corporal Eastman did some excellent work, and the shooting of Sargeant Orr was the talk of the camp, it being freely stated that it was the best ever done by any rifleman on any range. Sargeant Orr was well up in nearly every one of the matches, being high man in eleven of them, and winning the grand ag- gregate with 575 points, with Lieutenant C. S. Bene- dict second, 579 points, and Corporal Eastman third, 554 points, all three using Peters factory loaded cortridges. W. R. Crosby's Great Work. W. R. Crosby, with the "Old Reliable" Parker Gun, August 25, 1906, at Denver, Colo., scored 298 out of 300, and won the Western Handicap with the record score of 97 out of 100 at 21 yards. At the Indian Tournament Mr. Crosby scored 5S3 out of 600. At Pocatello. Idaho, August 27th and 28th, the Par- ker Gun again took high averages, first and second — W. R. Crosbv. 409 out of 425; Walter Huff. 407 out of 425. Mr. R. C. Derk, with his Parker Gun, on August 13th and 14th, at Dock Haven, Pa., scored 326 out of 350. At St. Mary's, Pa., Mr. Derk tied for high ama- teur average, 36S out of 400, and in merchandise event 75 straight. Mr. J. S. Thomas and the Parker Gun at Kansas City, August 13th to 17th, won high amateur average August 15th. and on August 16th won second high amateur average and the State champion amateur event. Mr. Jay D. Greene, shooting a Parker Gun, won high amateur average at Le Roy, N. Y., September 3, score 106 out of 120. Dr. Gardner of Batavia. N. Y.. also shooting a Parker Gun was second high with 100 out of 120. in face of a high wind. Records such as the above prove the merits and strong shooting 'qualities of the Parker Gun. If you are interested in a gun, write Parker Brothers, 30 Cherry Street, Meriden, Conn., and se- cure their late handsome catalogue and any other information you may desire on gun merit. Another Clean Sweep. They say "It never rains but it pours," and surely Dame Fortune is exceedingly kind in her bounty to the Winchester 'Repeating Arms Company these days. Reports received from the annual tournament of the Arizona Sportsmen's Association, which took place this year at Tucson, Arizona, on September 21, 22 and 23d, showing that the shooters that used the products of the Winchester Company carried off all the honors of this shoot. The results of this tourney follow: The high professional average of the opening day was won E. Holling of San Francisco, shooting the Winchester "Leader" shells on the score of 123 out of a possible 135. The high amateur average for the same day was captured by W. J. Rand of El Paso on the score of 123 out of 135, shooting the "Leader" shells. The Copper Queen trophy was won by W. H. Reno of Douglas with the "Leader" shells, on the score of 24 out of a possible 25. The miss-and- out event was tied by J. L. Brown and C. A. Schrader, both of Tucson, on twenty-six consecutive breaks. Both Mr. Brown and Mr. Schrader used the "Leader" shells, and in connection Mr. Brown shot a Winches- ter "pump" gun. The high professional average for the second day was captured by E. Holling, shooting the "Leader" shells, score 75 out of SO. The high amateur average for this day was won by W. H. Reno with "Leader" shells, score 70 out of SO. The individual champion- ship diamond medal, emblematic of the champion wing shoot of Arizona, was captured by W. J. Rand, on the score of 46 out of 50, shooting the "Leader" shells. The four-man team trophy was captured by Messrs. Rand. Young. Stevens and Meyer on the combined score of 154 out of a possible 200. All four gentlemen used the "Lea'der" shells. The miss-and- out event of this day was captured by J. L. Brown, shooting the "Leader" shells in a Winchester "pump' gun. The high professional average for the closing day of the tournament was won by E. Holling, shooting the "Leader" shells, score 113 out of 130. while the higr amateur average was taken by W. J. Rand, on the score of 10S out of a like number, shooting the "Leaded" shells. The McVeigh handicap trophy was tied for between W. J. Rand, shooting "Leader" shells; J. M. Aitken, shooting "Leader" shells, and W. J. Julian, shooting "Leader" shells. In the shoot- off Mr. Aitken won on the score of 25 straight. The two-man team trophy wras captured by W. D. Tan- ner, shooting a Winchester "pump" gun, and J. M. Aitken. shooting the "Leader" shells. Combined score 42 out of 50. The high professional average for the entire tour- nament was made by E. Holling of San Francisco. 311 out of a possible 345, shooting Winchester "Leader" shells. The high amateur average for the tournament was captured by W. J. Rand of El Paso, 29S out of a possible 345, shooting the "Leader" shells. Saturday. October 13, 1906 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN •i"2"i"M**i**j"i":* *:- *:♦ -:**m>*s«:.. ..j„j..j. .;-.•. THE FARM ■!**> •!* •> ♦ •£«!* ♦-;• *;• •:--> *> •:.-:■ $ .;- .;- v SALT FOR DAIRY COWS. Experiments have been made at tin- Wisconsin Experiment Station by Pro- fessor Babcock to asci at in- fluence salt has upon the health and milk producing ability of cows, says an exchaimt-. He found that in every case where cows had been deprived of salt they exhibited an abnormal appetite for it, but in no case did the health of the animal, as shown by the general appearance, the live weight, or the yield of milk, appear to be affected until after they had been deprived of salt longer than two or three weeks. The period of im- munity varied with individual . from less than one month to more than a year. In every case where salt was with- held a condition of low vitality was finally reached, in which a sudden and complete breakdown occurred, from which recovery was rapid if salt was supplied. This stage was marked by loss of appetite, a general haggard ap- pearance, lusterless eyes, a rough coat and a very rapid decline in both live weight and yield of milk. The breakdown was most likely to occur at calving or immediately after, when the system was weakened and the flow of milk large. In general the cows giving the largest amount of milk were the first to show signs of dis- tress. They all suffered less in pasture than when confined to the stable. The behavior of the cows in the trial indicated that their food con- tained sufficient chlorine to maintain them in good health while dry for an indefinite period, and it seems prob- able that under conditions existing in Wisconsin a dry cow or a steer would suffer no great inconvenience if given no salt, except that contained in the normal ration. Professor Babcock cal- culated that the ration given in the experiments contained clorine equiva- lent to about .75 of an ounce of salt per day. and he assumed that this is the minimum amount of salt required l.OOi eighl to sustain an ninial that is w ing milk. If this amount i ent in thi rood directly. In addition to thi should have the chlorine in I luced. It is recommended Iron, tins experii that diary cows in Wisconsin given at least one ounce or salt per day, exceptionally heavy milkers requiring more. The uniform results obtained with all the cows iti the trials indicate yond Question that in Wisconsin and in othi similarly located, salt in addition to that obtained in food is absolutely essential i dairy cow while pro- ducing milk. The experiments carried on at the Warranted to Dive Satisfaction. Gombault's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Curb, Splint Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and other bony tumors. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. As a Human Remedy for Rheumatism Sprains, Sore Throat, etc, it ia invaluable. Every bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is Warrnnted to give satisfaction. Price $1.50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, wltb full directions Tor its use, £*rsend for descriptive circulars, testimonials, etc. Address The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0. Storrs Experiment Station in Connecti- ■ of wiping the < udd< milking with a damp ctive. These experiments show i contained Id the milk with unwipi ibic centimeter. r and flank had been thoroughly wiped the bacteria were So simple a thine as this wiping process, if it will do such work, is certainly worth remem- bering and practicing at every milking. M'KINNEY MARE FOR SALE. Annie McKinney, bay mare, with October 6. 1899 I by the great McKinney :• I ■ performers than anv or dead. I Henrietta by Boodle 2:12%. sire of ras 2:10, Thompson 2:14% GenL Boodle 2:16%, Little Louise:' 17 Winnei California Stake for 2:24 class trotters at Woo'llaivl. Second dam Flora H.. dam of Thompson 2:14% and Banetti trial 2:17. by Jim Mulvcnna Third and fourth dams are pro- 3 This mare Is in foal to Bon Voyage (3) 2:12=4. Address H. HAHN. 2125 Buem Vista Avenue, Alameda, Cal. FOR SALE. The great trotter Bob Ingersol 2:14%, trial mlli ' quar- >nds Won ' wo raci ■ ■ ■ a is., ins full brother, Mixer 2:24»a. ■ ■ r when rig worked a mile In 2:13%, last half in 1 :0 1, i Both gentle ami fine lookers. A lady can drive them either double or single. Win be sold Apply i. GEO. T. ALGEO. San Lorenzo Trotting Park, San Lorenzo, Cal. Handsome Twc-Year- Old Stallion For Sale by a speedy son Of Cupid 2:18 (full brol luev Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%, etc.). dam Flossie by is 'sir^ of several), son of Nut- wood and Jennie T. 2:26% by Echo; i:im sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- red). This is one of the largest. lest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beauti- ful bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price $275. Cheap for the money. Address SACRAMENTO STOCK FABM. 513 Devlsadero St.. San Francisco. GAMES g SPORTS All* are provided for in our large Sporting Goods Department Here are a few articles which may suggest a need which we shall he happy to supply. New York Card Co.'s Playing Cards, loc., 2oc, 25c. and 50c. per pack, in assorted finishes. Cribb I Is, Poker Chips, Dice Cups, Dice in all colors, Dog Collars, largest assortment in the city ; licenses put on free ; Dog Remedies, Hunting Shoes, three heights. 9 in.. $5.00; 12 in., 15 in., 57.00. Swedish Dog Skin Coats f<>r sportsmen and auto- mobilists. Automobile Gauntlets and I 'riving Gloves. BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk $7,000 Guaranteed $7,000 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 7 Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1906. To Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old. Entries to Close Thursday, November 1st, 1906 ONLY $2 TO NOMINATE MARE. $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions. MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $1000 for Three-Year=Old Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner $3000 for Three=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Three- Year=0ld Trot. $1250 for Two=Year=OId Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=Old Trot. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=01d Trot when Mare was bred. of Two=Year-01d Pace. $750 for Two=Year=Old Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year-01d Pace. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=Old Pace when Mare was bred. rUTiAKi-p »wn TJAvnrnrT"! s? to nominate mare on November 1st, 1906, wnen name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to most be given. $5 April 1st, 1907 <£ w„^™i,t "?.t tSSP^ln f ™ YearSn? April 1st 1908. S10 on Two-Year-Olds. April 1st, 1909. $10 on Three- Year-Olds, April 1st, 1910. STAMlNf™ pa^ent£-S25 to start in the Two-Tear-Old Pace. S35 to start in the Two-Year-Old Trot. $35 to start in the Three-Year-Old Pace. $50 to start in the Thre^Y^-O™ TrAot™ASTS^rrtLV°Pa6^nts toMmale'ten days before the first toy of th. meeting at which the race is to take place. Nominators must designate when making payments to start whether the horse entered i« » J£}S._ P Colts that start at twS years old are not barred from starting again in the three-year-old divisions. CONDITIONS: The races for two-year-olds will be mile heats, 2 in 3, and for three-year-olds 3 In 5. Distance for two-year-olds, ISO yards; for three-year-olds, 100 yards. If a mare proves barren or slips or haB a dead foal or twins, or if either the mare or foal dies before April 1, 1908, her nominator may sell or transfer his nom- ination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; but there will be no return of a payment, nor will any entry be liable for more than amount paid m or contracted for.. In entries, the name, color and pedigree of mare must be given; also the name of the horBe to which she was bred in 1906. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. The Association Is liable for J7000, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred in pacing horses. Right reserved to declare off or reopen these Stakes in case the number of entries received is not satisfactory to the Board of Directors. Money divided in each division of the Stake. 50. 25, 15 and 10 per cent. There will be no more moneys in each division than there are starters. Entries open to the world. Membership in the Association not required to enter, but no horse, wherever owned, will be allowed to start until the owner has become a member. Write for Entry Blanks to P. W. KELLEY, Secretary, E. F. HEAiD, President. 6)6 Golden Gate Ave., San Prmnoison THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 13. 1906. STANDARD BRED HORSES OF SALE. George Vasto. dark bay, three-year-old Ktalli.in by Vasi Niece 1 by Pang This Is a if good size ami will make a fast trotter, as he sho\ • Clip after only six weeks' work. Is standard and Price S500. Amelia Bell, dark bay filly, three years old by L. w. Russell (son of Stomboul lam of Kent 2 . by l. second dam Huntress, dam of three in list, by Arthurton. Amelia Fell is a square trotter, good She showed a after six weeks' work and is a great prospect for a game race mare. Is standard and registered. Price S500. Niece 2:203^. brood mare by Panglass dam Durgin Patchen by Ben Patchen 1725. Is in fine condition and a regular breeder. All her foals show spee.1 at the trot. Standard and regis- tered. Price S250. Sorrel Colt, eight months old. sired by 1 650 I record 2 :29 'i . trial -14 i. "lit of a Nutwood mare. Is of good size and a fine looker. Price S100. The above horses will be sold to- gether or separately. Terms can be ar- ranged. Apply to or address C. L. FISHER, 471 McAllister Street, San Prancisco, Cal. PAIR OF COACH HOBSSS POR SALE. Peter Saxe & Son at 573 32d St., Oak- land, have for sale, and will show by appointment, the finest English Coach Team in Alameda county. They are blood bay geldings with black points, are seven years old, sound, city broke and educated, high actors with perfect manners. They stand 16 ^ hands and weigh .2400 lbs. Tails are docked and manes pulled. Sired by an imported English Coach stallion. This is one of the finest pairs over seen in anv country; perfect for a brougham, and with sufficient class to win in the show ring. Can be had at a bargain. Applv as above. MARE IN POAL POR SALS. Mattie B. by Alex Button, a fine large mare with a pacing record of 2:15. and in foal to Ed McKinney is offered for sa!e. Ed McKinney is one of the best bred of the young McKinneys in this State, as he is out of the great brood mare Xona T. 2:25. dam of Adam G. 2:1114. Nance O'Xeil 2:0SU and Ladv Rowena 2:1SU. The foal which this mare will produce will be worth more as a yearling than the price now asked for the mare. Address W. V. K., this office. n PATENT FEEDERS. •-^^fSesane. economical, handy \ yyay of -salting animals. I,": -£fcs/j: Dealers. Write-'us for Book.' oes not blister, stain or remove toe hair. $2.w a boltle, delivered. Pamphlet 1-C free. AKSORBTXE, JR., for mankind, SIM I bottle. Cures SyDuvitis, Weeping Sinew, Strains, Gouty or Rheumatic Deposits, reduces Yiiricuse Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele. Allays pain. Hook free. Genuine mid. only Ly W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth Street Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Woodward, Clark & Co., Tortlanil. Ore.; F. W. Brauin Co., I.os Angeles. Cal.; Western Wholesale Drug Co., Los Angeles. Cal.; Kirk, Geary & Co.. Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash.; Spokane Drug Co., Spo- kane, Wash. "HOWARD SHORTHORNS""-QUINTO HERD— 77 premiums. California fStute Fairs 11102-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want. Howard Cattle Co.. San PKT15K SAXE & SON, 513 31'd street, Oakland. Cal., Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep. Hogs, class breeding stock. Corresponden Ucited. j. 1 lu^a, li igh- tock. Correspondence so- AGEXTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFrC COAST BY THE BRKKDKR AND SI'OKTSMAN. ITHACA GUNS HIS illustration shows our Xo. 7 S300 list gun. It is impossible to show by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this grade of gun. it can only be appreciated after you have handled aiU examined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or Whltworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature -:an produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line, 17 grades, ranging in price from $17.75 net to $300 list Ithaca Gun Company - - Ithaca, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch, 2330 Alameda Ave., Alameda, Cal. Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1S92L Every horse owner who values his stock should constantly have a supply of it on hand. It im- proves and keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your grocers or dealers for it. Positively cures Colic, Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co., C. P. K>wn horse market. Mr. C. B. Dict- I ens. of Minneapolis. Minn., who conducts one of the largest livery stables in the Kcrthwest, (vri'te« as follow?: I have been uBiup Quinn's Ointment i'-rsome time and with the greatest ( =nccess. I take pleasure in recommending it to my friends. >"o horseman should be with- out it ill his stable. For curbs, splints, spavins, wlndpuffsand all bunches it has no e^aai." Price 31.00 porboiile Sold bv ail druggists or sen t by mail. Write us for circulars, ^SSSSSSS&r*"' W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, H. Y. CAMPBELLS EMOLLIO IODOFORM GALL CURE For GALL BACKS and SHOUL- DEKS, CRUPPER SORES and SAD- DLE GALLS there is none superior. The horse CAN BE WORKED AS USUAL. For BARBED "WIRE CUTS, CALKS, SCRATCHES, Blood Poisoned SORES, ABRASIONS of the SKIN it has no equal. Its use will absolutely prevent Blood Poisoning. In this respect there is no Gall Cure offered which can justly even claim to be a competitor. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit of success, and notwith- standing the fact that comparatively little has been done in the way of ad- vertising, the sales of 1900 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Cure pneeding that year. This increase was entirely due to its ilERITS, and it is THE GALL CURE OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is a quick and sure cure for those troublesome skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay u p race horses. All Trainers Should Keep It in Their Stables PRICE:— 3 OZ. BOX 25c; 7 OZ. BOX 50c; 1 LB. BOX, 51.00 (Read onr ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in nest issue of this paper) J AS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Mfrs., 418 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Sold by all Dealers in Harness and Turf Goods. If not in stock ask them to write any Jobber for it. San Francisco Riding Club ANNEX FOE DRIVING HORSES. 55 Stalls on Gronnd Floor; 5 Exits; perfect facilities for Safety and the proper care of Horses. OPEN FOR PUBLIC PATRONAGE. While this Stable is iLnder the Man- agement of the San Francisco Driving1 CTnb, it is not exclusive for the use Of Members. Apply for Further Information to the SAN FRANCISCO DRIVING CLUB, Seventh Avenne and C Street, San Francisco, Cal. Wanted- AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE "BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN" Saturday, October 13, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPOBTSJTaiv 16 . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBOEO, MAT 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 -USING— ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP-GRAND AMERICAN. 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson, — 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company - NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST.. T. H. Keller, Mgr. Cincinnati, Ohio Pointers and English Setters Tra ined and Broken Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies for Sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St., Napa, Cal ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm. Phillips Benicia BOSTON TERRIERS. — Dog puppies by Endcliffe Toby ex. Glenwood Belle. Well marked, cobby, sable brindle pups from $30 up. N. J. STEW AST, Box 410, Monterey, Cal. IRISH TERRIERS. Five thoroughbred wire-haired Irish Terriers, between five and six months old, for sale. Excellent stock. Call or ( address THEO. POINDEXTER, 2329 Blanding Ave., near Park St., Alameda, Cal. ROADSTERS WANTED. Three or four high -class roadsters. trotters or pacers. Must be handsome, sound, well mannered and fast. State in reply price, size, color, weight, age. how much speed the animal offered can show. Don't answer unless all the re- quirements can be met. Address Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Frasclsco. WANTED. Good steady reliable man to take full charge of brood mares and colts. Must be able to furnish references. Steady work to a competent man. Address Miss Minnie Lewis, 136 Fourth Street, Eureka, Cal. MARE WANTED. By McKinney, Zombro, Kinney Lou. Greco. Searchlight or Nutwood Wilkes. not to exceed seven years old, brown, bay or black; sound, good size and handsome; trotter with or without rec- ord; standard and registered. Answer giving full particulars and lowest cash price. P. W. KXLLEY. Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. Cal. HAL COLTS FOR SALE. High class youngsters by Hal B. - 04%, Some of the finest lot and most promising colts and fillies on the Paci- fic Coast. Tou can make no mistake in getting representatives of the great Hal family, whether for the track or breeding purposes. For particulars ad- dress ATJGtXST ERICKSON, 26 North Third Street. Portland, Ore. J. E. Wilson. WILSON ©> A. I\ Kooker ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUK- HAMS— Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Nlles * Co., Log Angeles, Cal. WANTED Two Trotting Mares. — Must be sound; capable of 2:20 or better. Two Pacing Mares will do if can do 2:15 or better. Xo fancy prices. For shipment to Australia. Must be standard and registered and no rec- ords. E. E. GRAY. Speed Merchant, Hinsdale. III. BROOD MARE AND COLTS FOR SALT Fine hay brood mare, weighing over 1.200 lbs., sired by Anteeo Wilkes (son of Guy Wilkes and a mare by Anteeo), first dam by Fleetwood, son of Nutwood, second dam by Speculation 928. This is a handsome big mare, well broken, sound and all right in every way. She is now in foal to Monterey 2:09^4, sire of Irish 2:0814. Her foal of this year is a fine filly by William Harold 2:13%, sire of Janice 2:08*4. She has a fine large two-year-old filly by the same sire that now stands 15 hands, and will make a very handsome mare. This filly is only halter broke. The mare and colts will be sold singly or together at a very reasonable figure. For further par- ticulars call on or address GEARY & GRINDELL, Haywards, Cal. #CaJ^ Registered U. S. Patent Office *#£*•* SPAVIN CURE Your Horse Cured By Contract. We know what "Save-ttitr-Horse" will accom- plish. In purchasing it you have a positive legal guarantee — a bonified contract — that backs up the faith and claims of the manu- facturer. Costs anywhere from ;5-co up to - firing, hcrse' must he laid up for scversl months and not 5 per cent of the cases are cured. Blis- tering is less effective. Mercurial preparations produce irreparable injury. 'SAVE-THE-HOR.^K eliminat* these factors; it cures without scar, blemish or loss of hair Spavin, Ring- bone, Thoroughpin, Curb, Splint, Capped Hock, "Wind Fufif, broken down, bowed or strained tendons or any case of lame- ness. S5 00 per bottle, with a written guar- antee as binding to prutn.-r you as the best legal talent could make it. Investigation will make ■ sponsitili ly attached t I5w g-jacintae leaving no question as to its meaning and reliability as a contr; Write for copy, also invaluable ■ lameness, and fac simile letters from bank-- ■ prominent bree 3- i over on every kind of lami 1 At druggists and dealers or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Formerly Troy. N. T. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Pacific Coast Agt. Phone. Oakland 4152 AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST FOR THE PREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1324 Valencia St.. San Francisco, Cal. THOS. BANKS. Manager Smith Hammerless and Ejector Guns .a Won This Year's Grand AISO Hunter One Trigger ^^VS* American Handicap l ompeUtoTS Also Won Grand Eastern Handicap - Until'- SEND FOR CATALOGUE -^s**-^^ Hunter Arms Co., - - Fulton, N. Y. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: 2330 Alameda Ave., Cor. Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co.. Ithaca Gun Co., Gray & Davis. Smith & Wesson, E. C. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co.. Bridgeport Gun Implement Co.. Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works. Hamilton Rifle Co. GUNS RIFLES AND SPORTING GOODS. The 0. A. BREMERLEWIS CO. ' • \ Bremer, late of 820 Kearny St; Tbos. I.. Lewis 140 Van Ness Avenue Repairing of all Kinds Done Quickly SAVED $100.00 PASTURE RANCHO CALAO, Mountain View, Cal. 672-680 11th ave. All kinds of Horses Back of the Chutes. bought and sold. The Zibbell Stable ZIBBELL & SOX. Props. San Francisco, Cal. Boarding. Training and Handling of all kinds of Fancy Horses. A few Nice Rigs on hand. Take any car going to the Chutes. Tel. West 259. Hazelharst. Miss-, Marcb 21, 1906. DR. B -I JCFVDAIX ' ■ , Gentlemen -I have a 9100.00 borne that a friend of take hJm oat of town and -»ve him from | in hauled one when dead. The horve had Sweeney, both -hool- der.-, but y.urSpaviaCure bn-aent him oat all O K. L.G. Bird. The remedy that endures, cutio^ thousands of horse* Kendall's Spavin Cure. Theslandnr , ■ in| Spavins. Curb*. Splints, and all !o<-ms o( Lameoea*. Price 91; 8 lor SS. '»" .itnent fox twtlMtC. on the Hone," tree ti-..m irue-fiswor Or. B. J. Kendall Co.. Enosbarg Falls. Vermont BLAKE, M0FFITT & T0WNE Dealers in PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St.. Oakland Blake, Moffit & Towne, Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co., Portland, Oregon. SON OF ZOMBRO FOB SALE. The young stallion Barney Bernardo by Zombro. dam by Ham, own brother to Sable Wilkes, second dam by Milton Medium, sire of dam of Lou Dillon. This horse is sound, gentle, thoroughly broke and an excellent road or track horse. Can trot a quarter in 34 seconds any time. Is seven years old and a hand- some brown, with star. Is 15 hands and weighs 1.000 pounds. For further particulars and to see the horse call or write to JAS. BERRYMAN, 2220 Santa Clara Ave.. Alameda. Cal. HIGH CLASS ROADSTER FOR SALE. A handsome brown horse, eigf ■ old, stands about l"..3 hands, perfectly driver, stylish, good can be driven :■ t :, nj - ■ for sale. He is sired by Bonw Nutwood Con, and is i t i Dillon and is consider, the best roadsters in the c< price and further particular T, W. BABSTOW, San Jose, Ca! THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 13, 1906. THE REMINGTON UNLOADING SHOT GUN ti 1T1 iti >!■ ill iji iji ifc iji »Jt jjf tp »I«*I« I Is the Gun for the Duck and Quail Shooter No recoil means increased pleasure; the solid breech means absolute safety; the single barrel means ease in handling. You can afford this modern gun because it lists at the moderate price of S40, subject to dealers' discount. Remington Arms Co., Ilion, New York The Famous = U. M. C.=: Shotgun Ammunition The Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut W. S. Wattles, Pacific Coast Sales Manager - Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal Was responsible for the big winnings made at the Western Handicaps held at Denver and Los Angeles, and also for the fine bags that are made by duck and quail shooters. ^HjmtMw^ *-V"W* W V" llH^'^Ml+tjMjMlwjMj^*^***!**^*^*.^*^*^^ l^tH^HJHfa^HJH^-j»HJHJ*^H^H$HJHJH^HJ»^JHJHJl '\* »^» JH^Hy iJhJhJhJ Millions of Shooters Shoot Winchester ^ BEPCAT1NG- AND 5lNGLE=SH0T BirLTS, REPEATING Sf10T=GUNS AND AMMUNITION .^ ffA ffo All Kinds or Snopriijf- . Winchester Repeating \m Co • fte : 5end Name/andAddresson to™, rm [*mM rW-J %£-?*r 1 -£y ! ill m MX: l\^r M-d^M Du Pont Smokeless f ' I A FEW RECENT RECORDS | Cincinnati, 0. Sept. 2S«27. 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At the same shoot Mr. Crosby also scored 29S out of 300. Such scores as these prove the merits of the Parker Gun beyond question. The Parker Gun.'has always. done the greatest shooting the world has ever known. Send for catalogue. PARKER BROS. N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. * 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn, Selby .THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superior==Excelsior VALLEJO JUNCTION, . . CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL. VOLUME XLIX. No. 13. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1906. Subscription $3.00 a Year (gj- ©- STARTERS IN HORGAN FUTURITY AT CONCORD, OCTOBER 13th. Miss Horgan, the winner Cassic M., third Twink, second Blaze, fourth ■© ^ THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 20, 1906. Quinns Ointment \rt' Will Make A Horse Over; I will pu t sornd legs under him and will save him from the cheap hawker and trader. It is the! staodaid cure for Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Wind puffs and all the various lumps and bunches of like kind. Kef-pit always on band and you will be prepared when trouble comes. Leading I horsemen everywhere know it and use it- Mr. IT. H. Clark. Fre-lonia. N. T., writes: "The bottle of Qitnn'i Ointment pur-rh.ns.ed frnm you about two years ago i. moved a curb a d thorough pin noil did It lor good. My horse's leg is as smooth as ever." I Price $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists or sent by mail' I Write fL.r circulars, testimonials, etc. W.B. EDDY & COMPANY. WHITEHALL, K. Y. JHcKINNEY, 2:11 J World 's Leading Sire of Extreme Eace Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are Invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned If mare fails to produce a foal. Keep, $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this Journal when writing.) The Inaugural Sale Of standard bred horses in our new salesyard since the big fire, will |be held Thursday, November 8th, 1906 and will consist of a choice consignment of 40 head from the justly celebrated birthplace of champions, Oakwood Park Stock Farm They Comprise — ^^fc- Edward M. Humphreys, Manager 24 Three=Year=0Id Geldings and Fillies by Chas. Derby 2:20, Owyhee 2:11, Arner 2 : 1 7 J, and Stam B. 2:1 \\. 16 Fine Brood Mares stinted to Chas. Derby 2:20 and Stillwell. All broken to harness. Write for Catalogues . Watch "Breeder and Sportsman" for further particulars. Fred. H. Chase & Co., Live Stock Auctioneers, 478 Valencia St., near 16th, San Francisco, Cal. New California Jockey Club Oakland, Ingleside and Tanforan Stakes for the Racing Season 1906 and 1907. Entries to Close October 29, 1906 Racing Season to Begin November 17th, 1906 $2000 ADDED. OPENING HANDICAP. — A handicap for three-vear-olds and upward at time of closing; $G0 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be published Monday, November 12th. To be run Saturday, November 17, 1906. One Mile. $2000 ADDED. THANKSGIVING HANDICAP.— A handicap for three-year- olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Thursday, November 29, 1906. One Mile and a Furlong-. $2000 ADDED. CROCKER SELLING STAKES.— For three-year-olds and up- ward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. The winner to be sold at auction. Those entered to be sold for $3000 to carry weight for age. Allowances: 1 lb. for each $200 to $2000, then 1 lb. for each $100 to $500. Winners of a race of the value of $900 or of two races other than selling purses after the close of this stakes not to be entered for less than $1200. Starters to be named, with selling price, through the entry-box. the day preceding the race, at the usual time of closing, and those so named will be liable for starting fee. To be run Saturday, December S, 1906. One Mile. $2000 ADDED. PACIFIC-UNION HANDICAP.— A handicap for two-year-olds at the time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to the race Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday. December 15, 1906. One Mile. $3000 ADDED. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP.— A handicap for three-yea~olds and upward at time of closing:; $75 to start; $10 forfeit; $3000 added, of which $600 to second and $250 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Tuesday, December 25. 1906. Oiis Mile and a Quarter. $2000 ADDED. NEW TEAR HANDICAP.— A handicap for two-vear-olds and upward at time of closing; $75 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announce- ment of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Tuesday. Jaunary 1, 1907. One Mile and a Furlong. $2000 ADDED. FOLLANSBEE HANDICAP.— A high Weight Handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of clocing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be an- nounced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday, January 5. 1907. Seven Furlongs.' $2000 ADDED. ANDREW SELLING STAKES.— For two-year-olds and up- ward at time of closing: $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. The winner to be sold at auction. Those en- «n™ t0 be sold for $3000 to carry weight for age. Allowances: 1 lb. for each $200 to $2000; then 1 lb. for each $100 to $600. Winners of a race of $1000 or of three races other than selling purses after the closing of this stake not 12. entered for less than $1200. Starters to be named, with selling price, through the entry-box, the day preceding the race, at the usual time of clos- ing, and those so named will be liable for the starting fee. To be run Satur- day, January 12, 1907. Six and One-Half Furlongs. $2000 ADDED. LISSAK HANDICAP. — A handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be anonunced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday, January 19, 1907. One Mile. $10,000. BURNS HANDICAP.— A at time of closing; entrance $20 each out by 4 P. M. on second day follow ditional for starters. The Club to add gross value of the race $10,000, of wh Weights to be announced five days pri a selling purse after announcement of capped at less than weight for age, 7 ary 26, 1907. handicap for two-year-olds and upward $30 additional for horses not declared ing announcement of weights; $100 ad- in amount necessary to make the ch $2000 to second and $1000 to third. )r to the race. Winners of other than weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; if handi- lbs. extra. To be run Saturday. Janu- One Mile and a Quarter. $2000 ADDED. CALIFORNIA OAKS. — For three-year-old fillies of 1907 (now two-year-olds); $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, o fwhich $400 to second and $200 to third. Winners of a stakes for two-year-olds in 1906, after the closing of the stakes, or for three-year-olds in 1907. to carry 5 lbs. extra. Others that have not won at any time a stake of $1500 or two stakes of any value in 1906-1907, allowed 5 lbs.; maidens 12 lbs. To be run Saturday, Febru- ary 2, 1907. One itfile and a Sixteenth. $2000 ADDED. PALACE HOTEL HANDICAP. — A handicap for two-year- olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announce- ment of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday. February 9, 1907. One Mile and a Furlong1. $2500 ADDED. CALIFORNIA DERBY. — Three year-olds of 1906 (now two-year-olds); $75 to start; $10 forfeit; $2500 added, of which $500 to sec- ond and $250 to third. Winners of a stakes for two-year-olds in 1906, after the closing of this stakes, or for three-year-olds in 1907, to carry 5 lbs. extra. Others that have not won at any time a stakes of $2000 or two races of $1000 each, allowed 5 lbs.; maidens, 12 lbs. To be run Friday. February 22. 1907. One Mile and a Quarter. $3000 ADDED. WATERHOUSE CUP. — A handicap for two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $75 to start; $10 forfeit; $3000 added, of which $600 to second and $250 to third; the fourth to save starting fee. Weights to be an- nounced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the announcement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Saturday, March 2, 1907. Two and One-Quarter Miles. $2500 ADDED. THORNTON STAKES. — For two-year-olds and upward at time of closing; $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2500 added, of which $500 to sec- ond; $300 to third; the fourth to save starting fee. Three-year-olds to carry 85 lbs.; four-year-olds, 107 lbs.; five-year-olds, 114 lbs.; six-year-olds and over. 115 lbs.; (usual sex allowance). This stakes will be reopened 15 days before the date it is to be run for, entries to be received at $50 each; $75 additional to start. To be run Saturday, March 16, 1907. Four Miles. Entries to the Following Stakes for Two=Year=01ds (Now Yearlings) Close December 3, 1906 $1500 ADDED. GUNST STAKES.— For fillies, two years old (now year- lings) $50 to start; $10 forfeit; $1500 added, of which $200 to second and $100 to third. Non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 3 pounds, and if such have not won three races. 5 pounds; two races, 8 pounds; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstakes, 12 pounds. To be run Saturday, February 16, 1907. Four Furlongs. $1500 ADDED. UNDINE STAKES. — For colts and geldings two years old (now yearlings); $50 to start; $10 forfeit; $1500 added, of which $200 to second and $100 to third. Non-winners of a sweepstakes allowed 4 pounds, and if such have not won three races, 7 pounds; two races, 10 pounds; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstakes, 13 pounds. To be run Saturday, March 9, Four Furlongs. $2000 ADDED. BELL STAKES. — For two-year-olds (now yearlings); $60 to start; $10 forfeit; $2000 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. Winners of a sweepstakes to carry 3 pounds; of two, 5 pounds extra. Others that have not won three races, allowed 5 pounds; two races, S pounds; maidens, if never placed in a sweepstakes, 12 pounds. To be run Saturday, - March 23, 1907. Four and One-Half Furlongs. $2500 ADDED. GEBHARD HANDICAP. — For two-year-olds (now year- lings); $90 to start; $10 forfeit; $2500 added, of which $500 to second and $200 to third. Weights to be announced three days prior to the race. Winners of other than a selling purse after the anouncement of weights, to carry 5 lbs. extra. To be run Satcrday, March 30, 1907. Five Furlongs. NOTICE. — In State Handicaps: Fillies three years old shall not carry le ss than 90 lbs.; gelding's three years old not less than 92 lbs.; colts three years old not less than 95 lbs.; mares four years old and up not less than 95 lbs.; ge ldings four years old and up not less than 97 lbs.; horses focr years old and up not less than 100 lbs. Added Money to Stakes. No Purse Less Than $400. Overnight Handicaps and Special Race With $500 to $1,000 Added Commencing January 1, 1907, will be given two or three races each week for two=year=olds. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT PERCY W. TREAT, SECRETARY Oakland Race Track, Emeryville, Cal, RY Saturday. October 20. 1906.] THE IREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLEY, Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce Terms — One Tear $3: Six Months $1.75; Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley. P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- cisco. California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, bul as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. California. Los Angeles November 20-24 LOS ANGELES ENTRIES will close November 1st. This will be the last opportunity to race for good purses in California this year. The program is one of the best ever offered by the Los Angeles Harness Horse Association and will be found in full in our advertising columns. An effort is being made by this organization to make harness racing one of the most popular of sports in this State, and to this end it has decided to give two meetings annually, one in spring as the horses are starting out to race and another in the fall, when they are about ready to go into winter quarters. The purses will be in- creased as the interest in harness racing increases, and are large enough now to attract good horses from all parts of the Coast. There is no more lovely place in the world to race than Agricultural Park track, Los Angeles. It is an ideal place for this great American sport and there are thousands of enthusiastic admirers of the American trotter and pacer residing in that thriving and booming city. We hope there will be a large entry list to these races from the stables of horses in training in Central and Northern California. All who race at the southern metropolis will want to go again. Secre- tary Robert Smith will send entry blanks to all who apply, and will be pleased to furnish information about stalls, hotel expenses, railroad fares, etc. HAVE YOU NOTICED that the Futurities decided this year caused more talk among horsemen than all the other races? A Futurity winner can always be sold for a good price and one that is entered in a stake and shows up fairly well is always in de- mand at a good figure before the race comes off. Every person who breeds a mare with the idea that she will bring him a speedy foal should nominate her in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity. It only costs $2 to nominate the mare November 1st, and this investment though small, may be the means of pull- ing down close to $2,000. If one wants to sell the mare or the foal he will find the fact of their entry in this stake will add much more to their price than the sum expended for entrance. Stallion owners should take an especial interest in the stake and try to have as many mares as possible named in it, out of those bred to their horses this -year. This is the most effective and the cheapest advertising a horse can get. Colt stakes are the very life of the horse breed- ing business, and every person engaged in it for pleasure or profit should do his part toward making successes of these stakes. Nominations close No- vember 1st. ALCANTARA 2:23 IS DEAD. Full of years and honor this great son of George Wilkes and Alma Mater passed away at the home of his owner, E. M. Conant, Loveland, Ohio, the first week in this month. He was thirty years old, having been foaled in 1S76. He was bred by Dr. A. S. Talbert of Lex- ington, Kentucky, and was one of the most success- ful sires ever bred in the Blue Grass. He was an own brother to Alcoyne 2:27, sire of the champion 2:10 sire, MeKinney. He sired 159 with standard rec- ords, of which 110 are trotters. Fifty-five of his daughters have produced eighty-five standard per- formers, six of which are in the 2:10 list. Sixty of his sons are in the Great Table with 132 trotters and 163 pacers to their credit. The most noted of Al- cantara's produce in this State is the great brood mare Bertha, owned at Oakwood Park Stock Farm, who has produced eight standard performers, all with records below 2:18 and four of them with marks below 2:10. It is stated in the dispatches that the cause of Alcantara's death was a kick received from another horse two years ago. EVERY YEAR that great horse breeding place known as Oakwood Park Stock Farm has its dis- tinguished representatives on the Grand Circuit. This year Tuna 2:08V4 (close second in 2:05y4i. Brilliant Girl 2:08% and Captain Derby 2:0614 won fame for Oakwood Park in some of the greatest contests of the season. From this farm, which is located on the side of Mount Diablo, have come such trotters and pacers as Derby Princess 2:08%. Tuna 2:08%, Bril- liant Girl 2:08%. Don Derby 2:04%, Klatawah 2:05%. Capt Derby 2:06%, \V. Wood 2:07, Much Better 2:07%, Owyho 2:07%, Javelin 2:08% and many others to numerous to mention, it seems to be a regular breeding ground for 2:10 speed, and in the bunch of three-year-oids from this farm to be sold November 8th by Fred H. Chase & Co. there will doubtless be more than one animal that will trot or pace into this charmed circle within a year or two. There are some ropally bred ones among them. A filly by Owyhee 2:11 out of Vinca by Stein- way, second dam the grandam of Brilliant Girl: a Billy by Chas. Derby out of the dam of Dr. Ham- mond 2:11%; a filly by Chas. Derby out of the dam of Frank Dale 2:23%; a filly by Owyhee 2:11 out of Peronella by Prince Red, the fourth dam of this filly the famous Minnehaha, dam of Beautiful Bells and seven more in the list; a filly by Chas. Derby out of a mare by Anteeo; a gelding by Chas. Derby out of the dam of Thornway 2:12% and many others of excellent breeding that will do to take a chance on as race horses. The catalogues will be out next week and Chase & Co. request that persons in- terested send for them, as they want to make a large distribution of the lists of horses for sale. Drop them a postal with your name and address and you will be sent a catalogue. BERTHA by Alacantara is now the dam of four 2:10 performers, her daughter. Derbertha, having paced to a mark of 2:07% in a race at Lexington last week. No other mare has four of her produce in this exclusive list. Those to the credit of Bertha are Don Derby 2:04%. Owyho 2:07%. Derbertha 2:07% and Diablo 2:09%. Owyho is by Owyhee 2:11. the others by Chas. Derby 2:20. In addition to these Bertha is the dam of Demonio 2:11%, Elf 2:12%. Arner 2:17% and Ed Lafferty 2:16%. besides a yearling called Jay EfE Bee that paced a mile in 2:26%. She has four in the 2:10 list and eight with records below 2:18. This is a wonderful showing and places Bertha in a class by herself. She is now twenty-two years old. sound and all right, and wil? probably produce additional members of her great family. She has a three-year-old filly by Owyhee that has beaten 2:20 at the trot, but will probably pace when raced, and a two-year-old by Searchlight that is a very promising youngster. Her son, Diablo, is one of the leading sires of fast pacers in the united States, and her son Demonio is rapidly com- ing to the front as a sire, while another son Arner has a couple of crops of young colts that are very highly thought of. Don Derby is now a gelding, but was bred to two or three mares when a three-year- old and is the sire of Casta Nada 2:14%. Bertha is establishing a family that will be one of the most famous in the history of fast pacers. THE SEVENTH ANNUAL SALE of thoroughbred horses to be held by the Fasig Tipton Company in Lexington will begin November 26th, when 600 horses will be sold. This sale should be of sufficient import- ance to attract consignments from owners all over the United States. Monroe S. 2:20 by Monroe Chief is now owned in San Francisco, having been purchased for the insignificant sum of $65 in Napa county not long since. The old fellow has badly scarred legs from a firing operation years ago. but can still get over the ground some. He got his first standard perform- er in the pacer Friday 2:11%. that won at Woodland this year. Monroe S. has considerable of the blood of Williamson's Belmont in his veins, as his dam was by a son of that horse, his grandam by another son and his great grandam by Belmont himself. Monroe S. was bred by Edward Newlands of Oak- land and took his record of 2:20 as a pacer in 1891. He is just old enough to vote, having been foaled in 1885. If you want a fine carriage team or know where to place one. write to Peter Saxe & Son at 513 Thirty- second street. Oakland, about the pair advertised last week in this paper. This is a rare opportunity to get something choice for a small figure, as the owner has no place for them. MAN WANTED. A sober, reliable, experienced man to take care of and exercise my horses. Apply to Thomas Smith. 1021 Georgia St., Vallejo, Cal, THE HORGAN FUTURITY. Miss Horgan. a fine large yearling filly by Sid- moor, out of Belle, the dam of Enoch Gaff Topsail 2:16%, t)j Alcona, won the Horgan Fu- turity at Concord track last Saturday, defeating three good looking competitors in easy fashion Miss Mor- gan is a chestnut with flaxen mane and tail and is an own sister to Enoch 2:12%. She was driven by C. A. Walker, who, being a long way in the lead, pulled her up at the finish, much to the disgust of her owner, Pat Horgan, who would rather have seen her driven out and the mile faster. Tin- tlmi 3:03 and every one of the four starters had beaten this in its work. There were three pacers and one trotter in the race, the very hands brown filly Cassle M. by Sidmoor out of a daughter of i Fils. owned by Mr. Clark, being the 'in,- with the diagonal gait. The other two were a blue roan called Twink by Sidmoor, owned by Mr Christopher, and Blaze, a sorrel colt by Dictatus out of a Sidmoor mare, owned by Mr. Lewis. The yearlings were a good looking lot of young- sters and when given the word started off at a lively clip, going the first eighth in 22 seconds, but the pace was a little too fast for the babies and breaks were frequent from there on, except with the leader. When the half was reached they were strung out with from twenty to fifty yards between them. Miss Horgan keeping the lead, Twink second, the Lewis colt third and Cassie M., the trotting filly, last They kept in these positions until the last eighth when a break by Blaze caused him to fall back and Cassie M. finished in third position. The blue roan was the only one that wore hopples, and many thought that with less warming up he would have been closer at the finish even though the time had been faster. The stake was gotten up by Mr. Pat Horgan of Concord, and was worth nearly $2ii" While it was only a dash, the distance — one mile — is a little too far for yearlings, and the race would have been more satisfactory had it been half mile heats, best two in three. However it was a success and has aroused much interest in horse breeding in the vicin- ity of Concord and the stake should be repeated next year. The summary; Horgan Futurity, mile dash for yearlings- Miss Horgan. ch. f. (p) by Sidmore (Walker).... 1 Twink. gr. c. (p) by Sidmore (Allen) 2 Cassie M.. br. f Iti by Sidmore (Clark) 3 Blaze, s. c. (p) by Dictatus (Grey) 4 Time — 3:03. If San Francisco had to depend on the auto truck to carry its freight and haul the debris, the rehabili- tation of the city would be far in the future. The horse is doing the work however, and there are probably twenty thousand of them in harness in San Francisco every day. A pair of horses will haul a load that a half dozen antos could not budge. It is the same in Nevada, where an attempt was re- cently made to introduce autos on the desert. A dispatch from Minden, in that State, under date of October 15th, says: The forty-five horsepower freight auto which was purchased by the Standard Mining Company of Bodie, and which was expected to revo- lutionize the freighting business between Bodie and Bridgeport and Nevada railroad points, is on its way to San Francisco, where it will be sold. It failed to make good, being unable to pull even a light load on the sand roads of Nevada. The truck was sup- posed to carry 40.000 tons up an 18 per cent grade at the rate of six miles an hour, and to run on the level stretches at fifteen miles. The first day it was taken from Reno it became stalled in two inches of sand on a 5 per cent grade, and when the full power of the engine was applied the axles were twisted out of shape. Superintendent Lassen says the Standard will go back to horses and mules. Geo. R. Dittus of Sacramento advertises the regis- tered four-year-old stallion Our Bells for sale for $400. This is the best bargain in California. Our Bells is by the last son of Beautiful Bells. Monbells 2:23%. and is out of the great brood mare Maiden 2:23 by Electioneer. His grandam May Queen 2:20 produced May King 2:21% and he sired the great sire Bingen 2:06%. In fact. Maiden, the dam of Our Bells, is an own sister to Bingen's sire. Our Bells is a fine large, handsome trotter, that with only six weeks work has shown a mile in 2:37 with the last quarter in 36% seconds. All the horsemen at Sacramento say he will train to a fast record as he is a pure gaited trotter. He should be able to earn from $1000 to $2000 in the stud every year in the hands of any competent man. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. C. A. Walker. Concord — The stallion Portrero 19963 has no representatives in the list, as far as the Year Books show. E. McHenry. Soquel — No mare by the name of Belle Fredericks is given in the Year Book as hav- ing a record of 2:15. nor is there any daughter of Monroe Chief by that name credited with a stand- ard record. Oakland Boy was a chestnut pacing stallion and had a record of 2:29 made in 1886 at . isalia. Clay Duke was foaled in 1883 and has a trotting record of 2:29. He was sired by Alcona 730, and his dam was Metamora by Duki Jr., second dam by Cassius M. Clay .1 dam by Abdallah 15. He has sireri trotters. There was a stallion called Ga in Nebraska and a gelding by the sane in Ohio. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 20, 1906. | NOTES AND NEWS | Lexington's meeting closed last Saturday. Harness racing has proven its popularity with the public this year. The Californiaus are nearly all headed tor home and some have already arrived. California trotters and pacers were very much in evidence during the season, and won world's records as well as "good money." The new 2:10 list would not be nearly so formid- able were the horses bred in California left out. There will be more buyers than usual looking for good prospects in the spring. If green horses give symptoms of Grand Circuit calibre they will find ready sale at fair prices. The Boston correspondent of the Horse Review says that $4000 was the price paid for Mack Hack 2: OS. purchased by Geo. A. Graves and C. H. Fraiser of Boston the night before the Transylvania was trotted. This is only $6000 less than the price tele- graphed by the Associated Press. After John H. Shultz sells Axworthy 2:15% at the Old Glory Sale this winter, he will place that stallion's son Guy Axworthy 2:0S% at the head of his stock farm. This great four-year-old is out of the California bred mare Lillian Wilkes 2:17% by Guy Wilkes, grandam Flora by Langford, son of William- son's Belmont, and made his record in a race this year. How that Belmont blood does crop out in the pedigrees of 2:10 performers! Charley DeRyder recently sold the pacing mare Swanhilda by Orkney Wilkes to Eastern parties for William McDonald, the well known farmer and vet- erinarian of Concord. $1500 was the price. Delilah 2:09% and Bystander 2: OS have given Zo- lock a nice start this year for a 2:10 list that will grow rapidly as his produce race. That old white war horse, Jim Ferry 2:09%, from Denver, Colo., put in an appearance quite unexpected- ly in the 2:10 trot at Cincinnati and was in the money, though the time was fast in each heat. He was third in the third and concluding one in 2:07%, which was the fastest in the race. When George G. 2:05% trotted two heats over the Lima, Ohio, half mile track in 2;08% and 2:0S% he established two world's records, the half-mile track record for a trotting gelding, and the fastest two heats by a trotter of any sex over a half-mile track. Mr. W. A. Clark Jr. will send quite a string of trotters and pacers to the Phoenix, Arizona, Fair, and thence to the Los Angeles track where they will winter after starting at the meeting of the Los An- geles Harness Horse Association in November. Morone 2:0S%. Spill 2:10. Bon Voyage 2:12% and others that Red Gerrity has will be in the string, and they will be joined by several from the string which Ted Hayes has raced so successfully in Montana, in- cluding Miss Georgie 2:08%, Electric Maiden 2:13%, Sally Lunn 2:20% and others. The ruling out of The Abbe in the Kentucky Fu- turity caused a great deal of adverse comment, as many thought Ben White, his driver, was entirely blameless in the matter and that the accident was entirely unavoidable on his part. Dan Patch 1:55 does not lower his record every time he starts, but he paces a mile in better than two minutes whenever they send him an exhibition mile. He outclasses every pacer that ever wore har- ness. There will be several good contests at Pleasanton this afternoon when the Driving Club of that town will hold a program of matinee racing. There are many veterinary surgeons who are able men in their profession, but Dr. Longrest has cured more crippled horses than any of them. The three-year-old pacer Gen. Hertus by Alexis, owned by Will Hogoboom of Walla Walla, must be a pretty fair pacer for his age. His record of 2:15%, made in a winning race on his home track, shows that he is one of the good ones of the year. failed to start, there was a big sum of entrance money charged up against them which doubtless af- fected the bidding. They are high class fillies and will yet demonstrate the fact. Athasham 2:12 has won all his races but one this year and should be able to get money in his class on any circuit, as he is game and consistent. Brilliant Girl 2:08% was very lame when started in the Transylvania. It is very probable that Mr. Montanya will put her to breeding next year. She should produce well as she has not been worn out by racing, but is a young mare. Her dam. Brilliant- shine, is by Chas. Derby out of Lydia Bright by Triumvir 2546. Triumvir was by Gen. Washington, son of Gen. Knox and the famous Lady Thorne. while Triumvir's dam was that other famous mare Lucy 2:1S% by Geo. M. Patchen. As Brilliant Girl's sire, James Madison, was out of a mare by Geo. M. Patchen Jr., she has two crosses to the famous old son of Cassius M. Clay IS. A three-year-old filly by Owyhee 2:11 out of Vinca oy Steinway. grandam Lydia Bright, the grandam of Brilliant Girl 2:08%, fastest new trotter of the year, ought to be choice goods. She is in the consign- ment from Oakwood Park Farm to be sold bv Fred H. Chase & Co. Nov. 8th. Dan Leiginger says he does not want any more than is coming to him. He was credited with win- ning a heat at Hollister in 2:2S with Prince Mack by McKinney, but states that while he was pretty close up once or twice he failed to finish in front with the colt in any heat. Consequently Prince Mack is not entitled to a record of 2:2S. The report of the Hollister races printed in the local papers were inaccurate in several particulars. The mare Ollie B. by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16% that won a good race at the Salinas meeting, taking a rec- ord of 2:26%, is owned by Mr. O. C. Benbow of Irv- ington. She is a most promising mare and there is every chance of her being a fast performer if no ac- cident happens her. Russell Gray drove her to her mark in the race. That popular horseman Mr. George E. Erlin has assumed full ownership of the Dexter Prince Train- ing and Boarding Stables, corner Grove and Baker streets, close to the panhandle entrance to Golden Gate Park. He will make a specialty of furnishing his patrons horses with large airy box stalls, and in livery providing them with stirctly first class turn- outs. The entire building has been refitted and re- painted, and has a handsome new entrance on Baker street. The place is under the management of the genial James W. McGrath. and success is assured. After winning the $2,000 stake for 2:24 trotters at Lima. Ohio, with Kim by Elyria last month, the vet- eran driver, Pat Shank, announced he had driven his last race. The breeding of Elsie P., the bay mare that won the special race on the second day of the Salinas meeting, taking a record of 2*24 trotting, was not given in the summaries published. She is by Egyp- tian Prince 14431, and is the first of the get of that horse to take a standard record. She was trained and driven by Russell Gray. Colonel Kirkpatrick's trotters, John Caldwell 2:0S%, and Lucretia 2:14%, have been turned over to Ed. Geers. The stalls are again filling up at Pleasanton and times will be lively there by the first of the year, when a large number of green trotters and pacers will be getting preparatory work for the races of 1907. Concord's mile track is a regulation mile made on a red c'ay soil that is almost ideal for a training track. There are about sixty excellent stalls on the grounds. The Contra Costa County Fair, which was one of the best managed and most successful of the smaller fairs, has not been held since the State ap- propriation was cut off, but there is considerable talk of reviving it next year. Basact is the peculiar name of a three-year-old bay filly, own sister to Dr. Hammond 2:11%, that will be sold with the consignment from Oakwood Park Stock Farm at Chase & Co.'s sales yard next month. She is a big filly and naturally a very fast pacer, but has not been worked much. Chas. Whitehead of Salinas, who has formed a habit of winning nearly all the three-year-old stakes for trotters in California every year, has taken up Miss Delphi by Delphi 2:12% and will give her a careful preparation for the Breeders' Futurity, Occi- dent and Stanford stakes of 1907. She looks and acts like one that will still further confirm Mr. Whitehead in the stake winning habit. Sterling McKinney, owned by Sterling Holt of In- dianapolis, took a trotting record of 2:24% recently. He is an own brother to the fine big four-year-old stallion Unimak. owned by Capt. C. H. Williams of Palo Alto, being out of the mare Twenty-third by Director 2:17. Bonalet 2:09% and Bonnie Me. the two daughters of Bonnie Direct, brought $S00 and $555, respectively, at the Lexington sale and were purchased by W. R. Cox of Massachusetts. As both fillies were entered all through the Grand Circuit in races in which they himself and is getting race winners. The colt by him out of the mare Dictatress 2:08% is one of the finest weanlings ever seen in the webfoot State. Did you ever stop to consider the fact that Lou Dillon 1:58%, the fastest trotter in the world, was bred in California: Major Delmar 1:59%, the second fastest trotter is by a California bred sire, and Sweet Marie 2:02, the third fastest trotter, was bred in this State? One of the most successful half mile track pacers of the season is Hallock M. 2:09% by the stallion Hal B. 2:04%, now owned by Mr. August Erickson of Portland, Oregon. Hal B. was a great race horse Al McDonald is now located at the Sacramento track with a string of eight horses, the property of different owners. Chas. DeRyder disposed of the trotter Sunbeam 2:12% by Hambletonian Wilkes, for his Salt Lake owner, to Canadian parties. This horse was being used in Salt Lake to pole with Dr. Frasse when they were turned over to DeRyder on his wav East last May. It is said James Gatcomb will bring three yearlings by Audubon Boy 1:59% with him when he comes to California next month. As he will use Audubon Boy in the stud, the yearlings will be a good advertise- ment, as all are said to be extra fine lookers. It is said that eighty per cent of the finest car- riage horses in the United States are trotting bred. Twenty-four trotters have entered the 2:10 list this season. Four pacers that had no records at the opening of the racing season have taken marks below 2:06 this year. Just remember this when you contem- plate going East with a green side-wheeler next year, and if he can beat 2: OS three times the same afternoon it may pay to take him, but if not better race him at home. The Sacramento track is getting more popular with horsemen every day. Every trainer who has located there speaks in the highest terms of the track. It will be kept in fine order and will be one of the best winter training grounds in the State. Director Charles Paine of the State Agricultural Society, Sacramento, will be pleased to give trainers and owners any information about the track. Santa Rosa will be crowded with visitors next Friday, when the Sonoma Driving Club gives its meeting. Several good harness races have been ar- ranged and the ten-mile automobile handicap is the talk of the town. No town suffered as much in pro- portion by the earthquake of April ISth as Santa Rosa, but the citizens are rebuilding so fast that within two years it will be a better and a handsomer place than ever. C. A. Walker has at the Concord track a three- year-old stallion by Sidmore out of Ethel C. 2:20 by Sidney that is a very handsome colt as well as a very promising one. This colt is an inbred Sidney and is owned by Mr. W. P. Eachus, who resides near Newman, Cal. Mr. Walker has driven the colt a mile in 2:21 at the pace and found it not a difficult task. The same trainer is handling a big seven- year-old pacing gelding by Sidmore that is owned by Rees Jones of Martinez. This horse spent sev- eral years in a working team and it was only a very short time ago that it was discovered he had speed. He has shown a mile in 2:17% already, and won a race handily last Saturday in 2:25, not being driven out at the finish as he was several rods in the lead. He looks like a good prospect. The get of the Sidney horse Sidmore 2:17% are very popular with the farmers and horse breeders of Contra Costa county, where he is owned by John Ott of Pacheco. While not a large horse. Sidmore is a fast one and transmits speed to all of his get, who are of good size in nearly every instance. Sid- more was himself one of the fastest colts ever raised in this State. Capt. Durham, the veteran horse breeder of Con- tra Costa county, owns the brown gelding Flyaway by Comet Wilkes out of a mare by Conductor, son of Gen. Knox. Flyaway wears the hopples and with them on can give almost anybody's horse a race. He has been worked by no one but the Captain, but has paced five different trials below 2: IS and acts like one that can go faster. Geo. Meese of Danville acted as presiding judge at Concord last Saturday when the Horgan Futurity was decided. He has bred a few good ones himself and is the breeder and owner of the handsome chestnut son of Diablo, John R. Conway 2:09. that Fred Chadbourne raced up and down the Coast this year. A subscriber asks us to give the names and the records of the produce of Nancy Hanks 2:04. Those of her produce holding records are Admiral Dewey 2:04% bv Bingen 2:06%; Lord Roberts 2:07% by Arion 2:07%, and Markala 2:1S% by Peter the Great 2:07%. The last named is a pacer. We are asked by a subscriber whether there is another grandson of Hambletonian 10 on this coast beside Illustrious. There must be quite a number. Saturday, October 20, 1906.] All sons of Electioneer on the coast come under this head, and among them are Mendocino. Eugeneer. Azmoor. Caution. Woolsey, Alta Vela, and others that we cannot recall off hand. Hambletonian Wilkes by Geo. Wilkes is a grandson of Hambletonian 10. and there are probably a few sons of Echo still doing stud duty on this coast. If a careful census were taken we think quite a number of grandsons of the Hero of Chester could be found in addition to those named. Moko has certainly earned the right to be called the sire of Futurity winners. Van Zandt 2:09%, that finished third in a heat in 2:0614 at Columbus, is sixteen years old. If no accident happens him the green pacer that Walter Maben has in his string at Los Angeles should be the sensational California pacer of 1907. Maben is said to have worked this coal black stallioi heats in 2:08%. 2:08%. 2:0514 and 2:04%, and he 1 the last half of the last mile in 1:0] Los Angeles paper states that Maben believes the horse can pace a mile in 2:02 right now. He has never been raced and is seven years old and is by Titus (own brother to Direct 2:05%) out of Lady Waldstein. If the California trotters and pacers that have been doing the Grand Circuit this season could all be ex- hibited on a California track when they return home, there would be a big crowd out to see them. A letter from Geo. W. Willis of Lawrence. Kansas, states that he is the owner of a trotter called Dick Patch that is by Patchen Wilkes, the sire of Joe Patchen 2:0114. sire of Dan Patch 1:55. The dam of Dick Patch is Lady Updegraff 2:45 at two years old, by Senator Updegraff 2:2714. he by the great Simmons 2:28, son of Geo. Wilkes. The second dam of Dick Patch is Blackwood Bess, a half sister to Silkwood 2:07, sire of Beechwood 2:0814. and Highball 2:08%, third dam Bess, the dam of Roy Honer 2:1714 by Mambrino Messenger. Dick Patch is consequently related to many in the fast set. S. Christenson has worked his mare Reina Direc- tum a mile in 2:29 at Pleasanton and will let it go at that until next spring. She can beat 2:20 within thirty days if trained for it. An Eastern paper says that Jack Curry will win- ter his horses at Selma. Alabama. Bert Shank has purchased from the Andrews Es- tate the sucking colt by Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58% and others out of Earlama. dam of Boralma and Pan Michael. This colt is a large, hand- some colt and should develop into a fast colt. Mr. Andrews contracted to give Mr. S. R. Holt, owner of Sidney Dillon. $1000 for Earlama's foal before the colt was foaled. Mr. Shank purchased the colt with the intention of developing him and keeping him for a stock horse. He is quite a lot trotter and an attractive colt. — American Sportsman. Baron May 2:2014. a winner on the New England tracks, is another result of the Wilkes-Eleetioneer crass. He is by Baron Wilkes 2:18. dam Nellie May. dam of three and own sister of Helena 2:11% by Electioneer, second dam the great brood mare Lady Ellen 2:29%, dam of six, by Can's Mambrino, the sire of the dam of Sweet Marie 2:02. A yearling bay filly by Todd 2:14%. dam Mary Bird by Jay Bird, has been sold by W. W. Evans of Lexington, Ky.. to Frank Jones of Memphis. Tenn., for $3000. This filly has been quarters in 36 sec- onds and was sold immediately after the victory of Kentucky Todd in the two-year-old Kentucky Futur- ity, he being by the sire of this sensational young- ster. Senator J. W. Bailey's good three-year-old filly, Vera Prodigal by Prodigal (21 2:19%. dam Vera Capel 2:07% by Wilton, died at the Kentucky Trot- ting Horse Breeders' Association track, at Lexing- ton, October 4th. The filly was a starter in the Kentucky Futurity the day previous to her death. She also got third money in the Kentucky Stock Farm purse at Columbus, and was also third in the Horse Review Stakes at Cincinnati. It is said that two $5,000 purses, one for 2:14 trot- ters, the other for 2:12 pacers, will be offered by the Windsor, Ontario, Association at its curtain-rais- ing meeting next year. Millard Sanders, who sustained a broken leg at the Indiana State Fair, is progressing well, the bone having knit. Owing to the fact that the ligaments were badly strained, his doctor says that it will be several weeks before he will be able to get around. This will interfere with Mr. Sanders' plans for key- ing up some of the Sidney Dillon colts before giving them a winter's let-up. The shoes of the big string of colts have all been pulled off and they have been turned out at the Maywood Stock Farm. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal place to spend your summer vacatioo. Drink Jackson 's Napa Soda. It means health. THE BREED ER AND SPORTSMAN CLOSE OF THE LEXINGTON MEETING. Lexington, October 11.— The West Stake for 2-09 ere and the 2:uo class pace were the features of the card at the Breeders' AssociaUon meeting today. The field in the pace was composed of six fast ones. In the pools Ecstatic sold for $100 Angus Pointer $60, Bolivar $20, and others in the field for $15. Ed. Seers' Baron Grattan won both in clever fashion, furnishing the most exciting finishes of the entire meeting. In the first heat Baron Grattan lowered the record a full second Th. ake event of the day. was devoid of much in- terest because of the smallness of the field only four horses starting. It was taken bv the four-vear- old, Exton in straight heats, driven by Ed. Beiiyon Summaries: Pace. 2:15 class, purse $1,000 — Bystander, b. g. by Zolock (Hall 1 1 l Leland Onward, b. h. (Gleascoch) 2 3'' Captain Derby, b. g. I Eldridge) '. 3 ■ :, F. J. Park, b. g. (Real c r, :: Crayton E.. Jimmie O.. Stonewall and Electric ni also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:09%. 2:09%. Pace, 2:07, purse $1.200 — Vesta Boy. ch. g. by Montevista (Murphy) 5 11 Alfalfa, ch. m. by Argot Wilkes (Pender) 15 5 Lady May, b. m. (Hobson) 7 2 2 Prince Al. b. g. i Snow i •> 4 4 Bonnie Steinway, Owaissia, Billy Cole and Red Bird also started. Time— 2:05, 2:05%, 1 07 West stake, 2:09 trot, purse $2000 — Exton. b. h. by Expedition (Benyon) Ill J. X. Blakemore, blk. g. (Foote) 3 2 3 Captain Bacon, b. h. (Day) 2 3 4 Czarina Dawson, b. m. (McCargo) 4 4 2 Time— 2:11%, 2:11%, 2:10%. 2:00 Pace, purse $1500 — Baron Grattan, b. g. by Grattan (Geers) 1 1 Angus Pointer, b. g. ( Sunderland) 4 2 Bolivar, b. g. (Walker) 2 5 Locanda. br. h. I Murphy) 6 3 Ecstatic and Gratt also started. Time— 2:03%, 2:05%. October 12. — The Kentucky stake, practically a renewal of the Futurity, was the feature of the card at the Breeders' Association meeting to-day, but the interest was lacking owing to the absence of Siliko. winner of the classic event on the opening day of the meeting. With the son of Moko out. Abbe ruled favorite over the field, but many pinned their faith to Governor Francis, winner of the Horse Review stake, on the report that he was keyed up to race to-day. This belief was dispelled, however, in the second heat, when the Arion colt was distanced, just as he was in the first heat of the futurity last week. The race was easy for Abbe, he taking both heats in easy fashion, the last heat being the fastest ever trotted by a colt in a race, while it has only been beaten once, and that by Grace Bond in 1904. Sweet Marie made another unsuccessful attempt to lower her record of 2:02 to-day, but the best she could do was a mile in 2:02%. She went to the quarter in 0:31%, half in 1:00%, and three-quarters in 1:30%. Trot, 2:12 class, purse $1000 — Van Zant, b. m. by Chimes Bell (Dev- ereaux) 2 4 1 1 1 Morone, blk. g. by Cicerone (Garrity) ..11222 Dr. Frasse, blk. g. (DeRyder) 9 2 3 5 6 Pat T., b. h. (Patterson) 4 3 4 3 7 Pat Ford. El Milargo, Jim Ferry, Emboy and Helen Norte also started. Time— 2:08%, 2:09%, 2:10, 2:10%, 2:09. Note — First four heats in this race were trotted October 11. Kentucky stake, purse $2000 — The Abbe. blk. c. by Chimes (White) 1 1 Ed Custer, ch. c. (Chandler) 3 2 Daffodil, br. f. (Ames) 5 3 Dr. Francis, Sheeny and Kid McGregor also started. Time— 2:12%, 2:10%. Pace, 2:10 class, purse $1000 — Phalla, b. m. by Alec Wood (Gatcomb) 1 1 1 The Donna, b. m. (DeRyder) 2 3 7 Daphne Direct, blk. m. (Walker) 4 2 4 Berthena Bars, br. m. (McPherson) 8 8 2 Spill, Etalla, Fred R. and Aintree also started. Time— 2:06%, 2:07%, 2:07%. Trot, 2:20 class, purse $1000 — Budda, b. g. by Arena (Carpenter) 5 1 1 1 Estrella, b. m. by Guardsman (Smith) ... 1 2 4 ". Lauretta, b. m. (Saunders) 4 4 2 2 Guy Axworthy, b. h. (Murphy) 2 5 5 3 Genteel and Doctor M. also started. Time— 2:13%, 2:11%. 2:12%, 2:16%. October 13. — The final day of the Breeders' Asso- ciation provided the Stoll stake for 2:19 class trotters and a 2:30 pace, the last race on the card, the 2:25 trot, being declared off on account of numerous scratches. The Stoll stake feature was won by Talpa in three straight heats after being third to Dr. Chase and J. N. Blakemore in the first heat. The mare was the choice of the public and her defeat in the first heat did not in any way dampen the ardor of her supporters, as they came right back and took her against the field. She rewarded them in clever style, as the next three heats were won in easy fashion. In the 2:20 pace Ruby Lacey was the choice, and she, too, won three out of four heats, being defeated by the California mare Derbertha, who took a record of 2:07% in the second heat. Summaries: Stoll stake, 2:19 trot, purse $2000 — Talpa. b. m. by Chemiob' 1. lories 1 3 111 Dr. chase, ch. g. bv Di- J. N. Blakemore. blk. g. (Foote) 2 2 4 2 Ethel L., ch. m. (Gahan) 4 5 6 3 The Phantom. Sister toilette and Kapolna also started. Time— 2:11%. 2:11, 2:12%, 2:12%. 2:20 pace, parse $1000 — Rucy Lacey, b. in. by Gamerino (Tal- niadge) 1 3 1 1 Derbertha, ch. m. by Chas. Derby 1 Bou- cher 1 1 I 1 2 Moore, b. g. (Murphy) 7 2 2 6 Reproachless. J. B. Hanlon, Rex R.. Sussex and Lottie M also started. Time- 2 2:10%, 2:10%. WALLA WALLA SUMMARIES. 2:40 trot, purse $500 — Bessie Jones, blk. m. by Capt. Jones (Green) . . 1 1 Senator II.. b. s. bv Bozeman (St. Jacque) 2 3 Black Diamond, blk. g. by Del Norte 1 Erwin). . . 3 2 Freddie C. Jr.. br. c. by Prince Direct (Lance).. 4 4 Seattle, b. c. by Stam B. iKirklandi 5 dr Time— 2:24. 2:20%. Three-year-old pace, purse $400— Gen. Hertus, b. s. by Alexis (Wm. Hogoboom) . . 1 1 Lou Miller, ch. f. by Blacksmith (Cox) - - Zanthus. b. c. by Zombro (Llndsey) dis Idylewise, b. f. by Del Norte 1 Erwin) dis Time— 2:15%. 2:20. 2:18 pace, purse $500 — Lord Lovelace, b. s. by Lovelace-Maggie (Lind- sey ) 1 1 Bonnie M., b. m. by Mohegan (Prior) 2 4 Knick Knack, b. g. by Alcone (Green) 5 2 Teddy A., b. s. by Diablo 1 Hogoboom) 4 3 Dr. J., rn. g. by Dr. Hicks (Chadbourne) 3 5 Swiftwater Bill. blk. g. by Ociventus (Peringer) 6 6 Altrim, by Antrim (Erwin > 7 7 Time— 2:15. 2:13%. 2:21 trot, purse $400— Packline, ch. s. by Pactolus (Barr) 1 1 Freddie C. Jr.. b. s. by Prince Direct (Erwin) . . 2 4 Kitty Clover, b. m. by Pricemont (Lynch) 5 2 Senator H.. b. s. by Bozeman (St. Jacque) 4 3 Brilliant, blk. s. by Gregmont 1 White 1 3 ds Time— 2:29%, 2:26%. 2:12 pace, purse $1000 — Ollie M.. b. m. by Westfield ( Erwin) 4 1 4 1 Delilah, b. m. by Zolock (Delaney) 14 5 2 Cuckoo, b. g. by Strathway (Sweeney).. 5 5 13 John R. Conway, ch. s. by Diablo (Chad- bourne) 3 2 2 Vinnie Mann, b. m. by Alexis (Kirkland) 2 3 3 Time— 2:14, 2 : 1 4 1 _• 2:15, 2:19. 2:23 pace, purse $400 — Lord Lovelace, b. s. by Lovelace (Lindsey) 1 1 Bonnie M., b. m. by Mohegan (Prior) 2 2 Knick Knack, b. g. by Alcone (Green) 3 3 Maj. Del, dn. g. by Del Norte 1 Erwin 1 4 5 Gen. Hertus. b. c. by Alexis (Hogoboom) 5 4 Flaxey McGregor, ch. m. by Gregmont (White) dis Time— 2:12%, 2:14. 2:17 trot, purse $1000— Athasham, b. s. by Athadon-Cora Wickersham 1 Walton) 1 1 Oma A., b. m. by Dictatus (Kirkland) 2 2 Lady Jones, blk. m. by Capt. Jones (Green) .... 4 3 Gebbie. b. g. by McVera (Lance) 3 ds Black Diamond, blk. g. by Del Norte (Erwin).. dis Time— 2:15, 2:16. 2:15 pace, purse $400 — Dr. J., rn. g. by Dr. Hicks (Chadbourne) 1 1 Flaxey McGregor, ch. m. by Gregmont (Prior).. 2 3 Teddy A., b. s. by Diablo (Hogoboom) 4 2 Altrim. b. s. by Antrim (Erwin) 3 4 Time— 2:14%, 2:13%. 2:17 trot, purse $400 — Gebbie, b. g. by McVera (Lance) 1 1 Bessie Jones, blk. m. by Capt. Jones (Green)... 3 2 Packline. ch. s. by Pactolus (Barr) 2 4 Freddie C. Jr., b. s. by Prince Direct (Erwin) . . 4 3 Time — 2:20, 2:19. 2:10 pace, purse $500 — Delilah, b. m. by Zolock (Delaney) 1 1 Vinnie Mann. b. m. by Alexis (Kirkland) _' 1 Ollie M„ b. m. by Westfield (Erwin) 3 3 Time — 2:09% 2:12. It was freely declared a dozen years ago that the business of horse raising had been ruined by the dis- coveries of applied electricity. The horse market showed for several years the depression of the hard times, and gave emphasis to the declaration. That is was not inspired by a true spirit of prophecy, how- ever, has long been apparent. For example, some 4,000 horses have been snipped from a single point in Montana to the St. Louis market since the beginning of the year. The demand is for horses of medium size, and it is a steady demand that shows no sign of abating. The supply is represented by two ship- ments each month of from seven to fifteen carloads, most of the animals being halter broken and some broken to harness, but many being driven from the ranges to the shipping corrals. St. Louis is a dis- tributing point, and the horses are sent froi to the farms and cities of the Middle VI in spite of automobiles and trolley c ready sale and use, proving that the the horse was chanted too soon. — Portland ( THE BREEDER AND SPORTJMAN [Saturday, October 20, 1906. PACIFIC BREEDERS' FUTURITY No. 6. Third Payment Made October 1st on 225 of the Original Entries. A total of 393 mares was nominated December 4, 1905, in Pacific Breeders' Futurity No. 6 for the foals of mares bred that year. Third payment on these foals was due on the first of this month and there have been 225 paid up on, which shows a keen in- terest in the stake. The list of those on which third payment was made follows: *C. K. Avery's s. f. by Stoneway, dam Nellie by a son of Thad Stevens. P. E. G. Anzar's foal by Dictatus Medium, dam Lot- tie by a colt by Grosvenor. Thos. H. Brents' foal by Edgar Boy, dam Laurelia by Caution; foal by Edgar Boy, dam Miladi B. by Chehalis. I. L. Borden's foal by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Alice Bell by Washington; foal by Prince Robert, dam Al- lie Creco by Cresco. Jas. L. Bullock's s. f. by Hambletonian Wilkes, dam Sally B. by General McClellan. Martin Burnell's br. f. by Montesol, dam Marcelle by Fay Wilkes. *D. Bonham's s. f. by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Pe- trina; s. c. by Bertholdi, dam Helen B. by Fresno Prince; foal by Bertholdi, dam May B. by Robt. Basler. G. B. Blanchard's foal by Villon, dam Camilla by Boodle. W. L. Bolton's gr. c. by General J. B. Frisbie, dam Dolly. W. O. Bowers' foal by Silver Bee, dam Sadie Ben- ton by Tom Benton. Geo. T. Beckers' b. f. by Zombro, dam Lady Van Nuys by Stam B.; b. c. by Zombro, dam Topsy; *blk. c. by McKenna, dam Whisper by Almont Lightning. D. L. Bachant's cr. f. by Athadon, dam Nugget. Jacob Brolliar's b. c. Stoneman by Stoneway, dam Ethel Basler by Robt. Basler; br. f. by Zolock, dam Stonelita by Stoneway. J. F. Byrne's ch. c. by Exchange, dam Widow Ma- chree by Silkwood. O. C. Benbow's foal by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Baby by Long Branch. O. F. Berquette's br. c. by Stoneway, dam by Brown's Patchen. N. P. Batchelder's foal by Stam B., dam Luella by Nutwood; foal by Bonnie Direct, dam Trifle by Dex- ter Prince. T. W. Barstow's b. c. by Nearest McKinney, dam Just It by Nearest. Alex Brown's b. c. by Nushagak dam Anselois by Prince Ansel; br. f. by Nushagak, dam Nutflower by Nutwood Wilkes; ch. f. by Prince Ansel, dam Ser- pola by Mendocino; b. f. by Prince Ansel, dam Majella B. by Nushagak. H. Brace's foal by Greco, dam Sadie Moor by Grand Moor; foal by Greco, dam Banker's Daughter by Arthur Wilkes; foal by Greco, dam Lizzie S. by Antevolo; foal by Greco, dam Myrtha T. by Hamble- tonian Wilkes. *Mrs. L. G. Bonfilio's b. c. by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Atherine by Patron. J. C. Brooks' br. c. by Zolock, dam Belle Pointer by Sky Pointer. James Coffin's blk. c. by Kinney Lou, dam Cuba by Oro Wilkes; b. f. by Kinney Lou, dam Carrie Malone by Steinway; *br. c. by Stam B., dam Lilith by Secretary. Lewis Charlton's b. c. by Dumont S., dam Rose Thome by Hawthorne. Martin Carter's b. f. by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Record Searcher by Searchlight; foal by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Altroso by Altivo; b. f. by Lord Alwin, dam Excella by Monbells; foal by Lord Alwin, dam Zeta Carter by Director; foal by Lord Alwin, dam Georgie B. by Nutwood Wilkes; foal by Lord Al- win, dam K. W. by Klathawah; foal by Bonnie McK dam M. M. by Nutwood Wilkes. S. Christenson's ch. f. by Strathway, dam Lady Estelle by Athadon; *blk. f. by Strathway, dam Mar- garet K. by Don Pedro; ch. f. by Strathway, dam Simone by Simmons. H. Cox's foal by Wayland W., dam by Designer. C. C. Crippen's blk. f. by Kinney Lou, dam Prin- cess Leola by Leonel. W. A. Clark Jr.'s b. f. by Highland, dam Lucie May by Oakland Baron; b. f. by Highland, dam She by Abbotsford; blk. c. by Highland, dam Ruth Mary by Directum; blk. c. by Highland, dam Bay Leaf by Telephone; b. f. by Highland, dam Patty D. by Ultimus; foal by Highland, dam Biddy by Re Elec- tion; foal by Highland, dam Douschka by Western; foal by Highland, dam Reina del Diablo by Diablo; b. f. by Hal B., dam Christobell by Chas. Derby; b. f. by The Bondsman, dam Bon Mot by Erin. *S. H. Crowell's s. f. Zaza by Henry Nutwood, dam Two Minutes by Wildnut. *C. A. Canfield's b. c. by Zombro, dam Mamie Eliza- beth. L. Y. Dollenmayer's b. f. by Hambletonian Wilkes, dam Ida May by Grosvenor. •Rick De Bernardi's b. c. by Strathway, dam Rosata by McKinney. Burt L. Davis' foal by Almaden, dam Bessie D. by McKmney; foal by Petigru, dam Ragsy by Mc- Kinney. E. D. Dudley's ch. c. by Palite, dam Bee by Ster- ling; ch. c. by Palite, dam Babe by Dawnlight. J. P. Dunn's b. f. by Petigru, dam Nora Mac by McKinney. Henry Delaney's c. by Kinney Lou, dam Marguerite by Tom Benton. 'Substitutions. F. N. Folsom's s. f. by Lynwood W., dam Diamonica by Diawood. Geo. W. Ford's foal by Neernut, dam Florence Covey by Alban. *J. A. Fairchild's br. f. by Stanton Wilkes, dam Nellie H. by McKinney. Miss Alice Frazier's b. c. by Murray M., dam Nie- nah by Nutford. *T. B. Gibson's b. f. Virginia Lee by Iran Alto, dam Maggie by Soudan. J. A. Garver's foal by Robert Basler, dam Lady Way by Stoneway. E. A. Gammon's blk. f. Nita H. by Zolock, dam Lily W. by Direct; f. Lady Calmes by Dave Ryan, dam Lolla B. W. H. Hoy's foal by Palite, dam Carmilla by Bays- water Wilkes. H. S. Hogoboom's s. c. by Palo King, dam Dia- walda by Diablo. G. K. Hostetter's foal by Robert Direct, dam Lou Lively by Boodle. M. Henry's b. f. True by Bonnie Direct, dam Hulda by Guide. J. W. Haile & Co.'s foal by Demonio, dam Olita by Bradtmoor; foal by Demonio, dam Hanora by Oro Wilkes; foal by Demonio, dam May Norris by Nor- ris; foal by Demonio, dam Laura H. by Nutwood Wilkes; foal by Demonio, dam Hannah by Le Grande; foal by Demonio, dam Sister by Nutwood Wilkes. Wm. Hendrickson's br. f. by McKenna, dam Ohio by Peveril; *b. f. by McKenna, dam Maud by Grover Clay. T. M. Hartsook's br. c. by Victory, dam Topsy; ch. c. by Victory, dam Lady Echo by Echo Chief. Henry Hahn's foal by Lecco, dam Henrietta by Boodle. F. Hahn's foal by Chas. Derby, dam Nellie Emoline by Leo Corbett. Mrs. L. J. H. Hastings' foal by Hal B., dam Juliet D. by McKinney; foal by Hal B., dam Betsy Pointer by Sky Pointer; *foal by Parole, dam Sappho by Robt. McGregor. Ralph Hagan's foal by Petigru, dam Mamie B. by Dexter Prince; foal by Petigru, dam Dinah by Bar- ney Clifton. W. B. Humfreville's foal by Kinney Lou, dam Nel- lie by Jim Mulvenny. E. P. Heald's foal by Count Hannibal, dam Nona Y. by Admiral; foal by Tom Smith, dam Nona Wash- ington by Geo. Washington; foal by Tom Smith, dam Lady Marvin by Don Marvin; foal by Tom Smith, dam Princess McKinney by McKinney; foal by Tom Smith, dam Daphne by Secretary. C. L. Hollis' s. c. Stam Hopkins by Stamboulet, dam Sis Hopkins by Strathway. C. L. Jones' colt Carlrea by Carlokin, dam Lady Rea by Iran Alto; foal Jennielee by Carlokin, dam Walda by Waldstein. J. H. Jack's blk. c. Cochise by Lecco, dam Winnie by Rey Wilkes. J. B. Iverson's ch. f. by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Ivo- neer by Eugeneer; *s. c. by Delphi, dam Wilhelmini II by Eugeneer; blk. c. by Lecco, dam Amy I. by Diablo; b. c. by Coronado, dam Membrita by Carr's Mambrino; br. c. by Delphi, dam Anita I. by Dic- tatus. P. A. Isenor's b. f. by Murray M., dam Lillie Mac by McKinney. J. A. Jones' blk. f. by Capt. Jones, dam Daisy Q. Hill by Altamont; blk. c. by Capt. Jones, dam Alta Norte by Del Norte; b. f. by Capt. Jones, dam Amy May by Alexis; blk. f. by Capt. Jones, dam Lady Beach by Altamont; foal by Capt. Jones, dam Maggie Cau- tion by Caution. Joost Bros.' c. by Bonnie Direct, dam Presumption by Steinway. A. W. Johnson's b. f. by Murray M., dam Jet. Fred Jasper's br. c. by Wayland W., dam Nellie J. by St. Patrick. Thos. P. Kell's b. c. by J. R. C, dam Fanny Menlo by Menlo. E. C. Keyt's blk. c. by Red Seal, dam Mildred by Coeur d'Alene; b. f. by Red Seal, dam Mai Mont by Malcolm. J. H. Kelly's foal by Bolock, dam Sister P. by Conn; foal by Bolock, dam Latoce C. by Conn; foal by R. Ambush, dam Betsy C. by Conn; foal by R. Ambush, dam Senovid C. by Conn. Geo. W. Kirkman's blk. c. by Stoneway, dam Ida Basler by Robt. Basler; foal by Stoneway, dam Dolly by Strathway. J. D. Kalar's foal by Delphi, dam Duplicate by Chas. Derby. Miss M. E. Lewis' foal by Cruzados, dam Fatinitza by Poscora Hay ward; foal by Cruzados, dam Delia Norte by Del Norte; foal by Cruzados, dam Mollie L. by Carbon. *La Siesta Ranch's br. or blk. f. by Coronado, dam Bessie Wilkes by Aptos. Mrs. Mabel Lipson's b. c. by Hambletonian Wilkes, dam Miss Goldnote by Goldnote. E. J. Lyon's foal by Hal D., dam Snow Bird by Fred Hamilton. L. H. Mcintosh's b. f. by Arner, dam Kitty by Arthur Wilkes. E. Z. Miller's b. c. by Stam Boy, dam Straightness by Chas. Derby. Thos. W. Miller's foal by Tennysonian, dam Alma K. by Bonnie Boy. L. Morris' foal by Hambletonian Wilkes, dam Lily I. by Iris. J. W. Marshall's b. f. by Iran Alto, dam Trix by Nutwood Wilkes. Ray Mead's f. by Monbello, dam Carrie B. by Alex Button. Geo. H. McCann's foal by Palo King, dam Fidelity by Falrose. J. C. Mowry's foal by Kinney Lou. dam Electress Wilkes by Nutwood Wilkes. Wm. Morgan's blk. c. Tracy by Direeho. dam Grace McK. by McKinney; b. f. Cony by Zombro, dam Con- nie by Conner. W. W. Mendenhall's foal by Strathway, dam Elsie Downs by Boodle; foal by McKinney-Attilla colt, dam Rosie Woodburn by Easter Wilkes. J. C. Metzgar's ch. c. by Murray M., dam Maisie Hero by Shadeland Hero. S. U. Mitchell's c. by Peter J., dam Elsi by Ky. Baron; f. by Peter J., dam Bernice C. by Zombro. Felix McCabe's s. c. by Stoneway, dam Bessie Hub- bard by Hubbard Jr. *C. S. Neal's foal by Zolock dam Fanny Gossip by Gossiper. R. O. Newman's br. f. by Robert Direct, dam Dew- drop Basler by Robt. Basler. *T. W. Orme's foal by Izalco, dam Ziska by Zo- lock. John W Offutt's br f. by Seymour Wilkes, dam Vesper Hell by Dawn; b. f. by Seymour Wilkes, dam Florence Green by Imperateur. Chris G. Owen's br. f. by Kinney Lou dam Nancy O. by Clay S. *K. O'Grady's blk. f. by Highland, dam Nellie White by Hart Boswell. Dana Perkins' foal by Stam B., dam Zaza by Bay Bird; foal by Stam B., dam Princess by Tom Benton. G. W. Prescott's blk. f. by R. Ambush, dam Blondie by Prince Royal. Jasper Paulson's foal by McKenna, dam Laura Dillon by Sidney Dillon; *b. c. by McKenna, dam Mo- wat by Owyhee; foal by Milbrae, dam Helen Caroline by Campaign. F. H. Perkins' foal by Wayland W., dam Miss Leah by Rajah. *S. D. Parks' b. c. Duke of Milpitas by Neptune, dam Magerita by Tempest. *E. T. Parker's s. c. by Zolock, dam Nolahka by Nutford. *J. T. Royles' b. c. Sanmetto by Diablo, dam Shen- ola by a son of Waldstein. Z. T. Rucker's foal by Bonnie McK., dam Diamond Bell by Grey Wood. John Renati's foal by Arthur Wilkes, dam Mada- line S. by Horace S. *E. D. Roberts' foal by On Stanley, dam Cotton Maid by Maxamillian. Geo. Ramage's b. f. by Lecco, dam Clara Oakley by Sidney Dillon. N. M. Strong's foal by Ben Z., dam May Kinney by Silkwood. John Suglian's b. c. King Kohlan by Kohlan King, dam Clytie by Magester. Richard Smith's br. c. by McKenna, dam Edith Apetz by Nutwood Wilkes. Louis Stock's foal by Diablo, dam Donnagene by Athadon; foal by Diablo, dam Queen Pamona by Pomona. Jas. Struve's foal by Welcome, dam Bessie by Adrian. E. A. Swaby's foal by Nushagak, dam Antie by Antevolo. Chas. F. Silva's foal by Zolock, dam Polka Dot by Mendocino; foal by Stam B., dam Swift Bird by Waldstein; foal by Coronado dam Queen S. by Sable Wilkes. Henry Struve's foal by Welcome, dam Lou Wilkes by Mestoe; b. f. by Welcome, dam Hagar Wilkes by Nutwood Wilkes. Mrs. A. C. Severance's foal by Direct Heir, dam Glendoveer by Jas. Madison; foal by Direct Heir, dam Rosedrop by Sidney. *Thos. Smith's blk. c. by General J. B. Frisbie, dam Reinette by Dexter Prince. L. H. Todhunter's foal by Zombro, dam The Silver Bell by Silver Bow; foal by Zombro, dam Lomo B. by Stam B. ♦Ezra Tilden's br. f. by Zombro, dam Tessa. J. H. Torrey's b. f. Gracie T. by Zombro, dam Man- illa by Shadeland Hero. H. Trulsen's b. f. by Milbrae, dam Nellie T. by Romeo. J. L. Vignes' foal by Zombro, dam Cleopatra V. by Regallo. Geo. L. Warlow's foal by Stanford McKinney, dam Strathalie by Strathway; foal by Stanford McKinney, dam Sextette by Athablo; foal by Athadon, dam Bes- sie; foal by Athadon, dam Lustrine by Onward; foal by Robt. Direct, dam Coradon by Athadon. A. E. Walker's foal by Murray M., dam Midget. Chas. Whitehead's foal by Delphi, dam The Mrs. by Derby Ash; foal by Delphi, dam Nina B. by Electioneer. The Warren's Ranch's s. f. Lady Warren by Senator L., dam Countess Knight by Knight. C. F. White's foal by Monterey, dam Lily Thorne by Electioneer; foal by Moko, dam Algretta by Red Heart. Dr. J. H. Wagner's br. c. by Robert Direct, dam Bell Ayers by Iris. Fred Wadham's b. c. by Coronado, dam Faith by Nutwood. C. H. Williams' foal by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Twenty Third by Director; foal by Unimak, dam Leo- net by Leo Wilkes; foal by Unimak, dam Alta Nola by Altamont; foal by Unimak, dam Royal Net by Royal Sid; foal by Unimak, dam Greggins by Stein- way. P. J. Williams' foal by Monterey, dam Leap Year by Tempest; ch. c. by Monterey, dam Celerity by Ulster Chief. Jas. Willison's foal by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Myrtle F. by Don Marvin. Saturday. October 20, 1906.] R. R. Webb's foal by Stambolight, dam Alice bv Strath way. S. B. Wright's b. c. by Lynwood W., dam Maud Patchen by Idaho Patchen. S. B. Wright's br. f. by Stanton Wilkes, dam Zo- lita by Zolock; b. c. by Monocrat. dam Aha R by Atto Rex. .J. W. Zibbell's foal by Tom Smith, dam Kate Lumry by Shadeland Onward. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN HARNESS RACES AT HANFORD FAIR, OCT 2-6. Buggy horse race, mile heats, 2 in 3 — Billy Button, s. g. by King Button (Coombs)... 1 Billy Dooley. b. g. by Stoneway iBrollian 2 Milord, b. s. by Albenard (Mayo) 4 Dutch, b. g. by Athby i Byrnes I Josia Costa, br. m. by Athby i Costa I d Time — 2:42, 2:50. Pacing, mile heats, 2 in 3 — Advertisor. br. s. by Advertiser iGillett) 1 Searchwarrant. br. g. by Searchlight (Liggett).. 2 Little George, br. g. by Stoneway ( Brolliar) 3 Puddin Foot, br. g., unknown (Friend) 4 Time— 2:28, 2:24%. Trotting, mile heats, 3 in 5 — Our Pat, s. g. by Strathway (Lig- gett) 2 Mayway, br. m. by Stoneway i Kirk- ham i 3 Miss Gear, s. m. by Harry Gear I Morris) 1 Time— 2:35%. 2:40, 2:39, 2:33, 2:39%, Yearling trot or pace, half mile heats- Lady Stoneway by Stoneway (Morris) 1 Idleway by Stoneway (Brolliar) 2 Miss Stoneway by Stoneway iKirkhami 3 Time — 1:21, 1:15. Trotting, mile meats, 2 in 3 — Little George, br. g. by Stoneway (Kirkham) . . 1 Billy Dooley, b. g. by Stoneway (Brolliar) 3 Billv Button, s. g. by King Button (Combs) 2 Time— 2:33, 2:36%. 2 112 1 13 2 12 3 2 3 3 33%. RACES AT DIXON. The half mile rtack at Dixon, Solano county, was the scene of an afternoon of good sport on Saturday, October 13th. Two harness races, a running race and a foot race drew a large crowd to this popular track, everything passed off pleasantly and all had a good time. There was a hot finish in nearly every heat, and seldom have horses been as closely matched as those that took part in the different events. Match race, purse $4000; half mile heats, 3 in 5 — P. Enright's Montezuma Maid 1 1 2 1 Dr. Horner's Rio Dan 2 2 1 2 Time— 1:09, 1:12. 1:10, 1:11%. Buggy horse race; 3 in 5 — Mr. Sparling's Ora M 1 1 1 Mr. Harris' Black Bess 2 2 2 Mr. Robben's Whirlwind 3 3 3 Time— 1:25, 1:25. 1:25. Running race, half mile heats, purse $50 — Enright's Pearl 1 1 Buchli's Electric Maid 2 2 Time— 1:01, 1:01%. Foot race. 100 yards dash, purse $100 — E. Emigh won. W. Middleton second. Time 11 seconds. Messrs. J. B. Hoyt, Al McDonald and John Mc- Cormack were the judges, and their decisions were not questioned. Mr. Hoyt acted as starter and gave excellent satisfaction. POLO PONIES FROM ARIZONA. Mr. E. T. Hildebrand. representing Captain Long, one of the crack polo players of England, recently shipped to New York from Arizona a car load of ponies which will finally find their way to the polo grounds of England and France. Mr. Hildebrand accompanied the ponies and before going spoke as follows in an interview with a representative of a Phoenix paper: "If the horsemen, cattlemen and ranchers in gen- eral of Arizona would devote a little attention to the matter, it is possible that they would in a few years develop an industry in the raising of polo ponies which would be of great value to them. In no place in the whole country are the conditions such as to make good polo ponies as they are in this territory. Cow ponies are just the trick to start with to make good, sensible polo ponies. That they can be marketed at a fair price they must be quick and fast. 14.2 hands high and well reined. You must realize that you have good stock here when I come all the way from England to buy Arizona ponies in the light of the tremendous expense I am put to with them beiore they can be disposed of. "It is low to estimate the transportation on each pony from Phoenix to Liverpool at $125. And after you have the pony in Liverpool you have just begun with the expense. They must be acclimated and trained. Sometimes it takes as long as three months to train a pony and this after he has been well reined. Once ready for the market they are taken to the polo grounds of the Hurlingham, Roehampton, Ranelagh, or some crack French club. The selling price of the ponies is not high, so there is not a great margin in the business." Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. NEWS FROM THE NORTH. ARIZONA FAIR RACES. [Portland Rural Spirit | W. F. Watson has exchanged the pacer. The Imp for the trotter Chlco 2:15, with J. B. Catron of Walla Walla. i Stewart of Spokane bought the Zombro geld- iiii< Mayo 2:25 from Henry Delaney. He will be used on the mad. Sutherland and Chadbourne. acting for E. A. Ser- vis. Bold the pacer Dr. J 2:12% by Dr. Hicks, to Dr. J. F. Scott of North Yakima. He will be used on the road and we hope the two doctors will pull together and be pleasant. John Green has turned over Lady Jones 2:16% and Bessie Jones 2:17% to their owner, J. A. Jones of Springbrook. Both mares are in splendid condi- tion and have won their share of the races on the circuit this year. The mares will most likely winter at Irvington track, while John Green will spend the winter in San Francisco. The California horsemen who have been racing on the North Pacific Fair Circuit passed through Port land this week on their way home as follows: Sutherland and Chadbourne, Pleasanton; Henry De- laney. Los Angeles; S. C. Walton and M. B. Sweeney, Fresno. The boys all return in good spirit, taking the bitter with the sweet in good cheer. The Electioneer stallion Caution is getting a lot of notice this year as a brood mare sire. The great little trotter, Helen Norte, who has been timed in a race in 2:06%, Magladi (3). pacing, 2:10%. are both out of a mare by Caution, and the dam of the great race mare Ollie M. 2:11% is also by Caution. Ollie M. has met and defeated all the fast California pacers on the North Pacific Circuit this year and is certainly a great race mare. Lord Lovelace 2:11% is the fastest green pacer on the North Pacific Circuit this year and is the largest money winner. He is a four-year-old stallion by Lovelace 2:20, out of Maggie (dam of Portia Knight 2:16%. Ben Bolt 2:18) by Duroc Prince. Maggie is a full sister to Rosie C. 2:16%, dam of Prince Direct 2:07. Lord Lovelace was bred and is owned by E. B. Tongue of Hillsboro. Oregon, and was trained by L. B. Lindsey this year. E. B. Tongue of Hillsboro has sold his stallion Love- lace 2:20 to H. R. Kincaid and L. Rickel of Eugene, Oregon. Lovelace was brought to Oregon and placed in the stud in 1899 and has left some good colts both on and off the track. They have always stood first in colt stakes, in the show ring and in the sale ring. Lord Lovelace, that took a record of 2:11% at Salem this fall, has been one of the most successful racers on the circuit this year. He won the big $2000 stake at Salem and has been first in nearly all his starts. He will be the largest money winner on this circuit this season. Lovelace has a trotting record of 2:20 as a three-year-old and a three-year-old trial of 2:12%. He is the sire of Lord Lovelace 2:11%, Byron Lace 2:14%, Loveless (31 2:20, Bessie Lovelace trial 2:20, Rocklace trial 2:20, Lottie B. trial 2:23, etc. His sire was Egotist, a good son of the great Electioneer, dam Crepon (dam of 7 in the list) by Princeps; second dam Crape Lisse (dam of four in the list) by the great Geo. Wilkes. o Experiment stations claim that it is best to give the work horse his largest feed at night, and his smallest feed at morning and noon. This has been a great year for "holdovers." Bril- liant Girl. Allie Jay. Belle Isle. Jessie Benyon. Bi- Flora are a few which have made good. Joe Thayer, owner of The Bondsman, has made a purchase that he expects will not only make a great trotter but one of Kentucky's future great sires. He is a black colt and one of the most per- fect in conformation. He is also one of the best bred in Kentucky. He is by the great McKinney 2:11%. dam Haughty, dam of Feliciana 2:15 by Baron Wilkes 2: IS, second dam Steinette, dam of Wert 2:15% and three producing sons, by Steinway. third dam Ned. dam of Clemie G. 2:15% and four more in the list. The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C, is the Driard. Thirty years ago, says Denver Meld and Farm, the whole State of Colorado was perfectly familiar with the type of Indian horse calle the Ute pony, but of later years the term has become almost ob- solete. This little runt of a cayuse was bred by the Dte Indians who then occupied a great reserva- tion on the western slope — a body of land occupying one-sixth of the entire area of the State. As these little beasts were bred by the thousands they in time became generally disseminated all over the country. While they were tough and wiry and good for a long day's journey they never amounted to a row of shucks when compared with real horses. Their vicious temperament made them almost worthless as tractable beasts and it is no wonder that the race soon petered out and disappeared from view when the greater part of the Utes were removed to I'tah. The modern Ute Indians, of whom we have some- thing less than a thousand remaining in Colorado, have been breeding up their horse stock with the better grade of American animals so that the old original cayuse has passed into history. The program of the harness races to be given at the Arizona Territorial Fair has been The fair opens Moiniai , November 12th, ami con- tinues during the week. There are several good purses open, entries for which close Novemh- The entire program is as follows: ber 12th — ce, purse, open, $.' 2: 10 trot, stake, closed, $1000. 2:09 pace, purse, open, $1000. Tuesday, >■■ 12th — Mold pace, stake, closed. $250 (added), 2:30 trot, purse, open, >1000 2 16 pace, stake, closed, $t Wednesday. No Ith— 2:17 pace, purse, open, $500. 2:20 trot. inns... open. $1000, 2:2.". pace, purse, open, $i Thursday. November 16th — 2:28 trot, purse, open, $500. 2:12 pace, purse, open. $.000. Free-for-all trot, stake, closed, $1000. Three-year-old and under trot, purse, open, $400. Friday, November 16th — 2 25 trot, purse, open, $1000. Free-for-all pace, puree, open, $1500. 2:17 trot, purse, open, $500. ihree-year-old and under pace, purse, open. $400. Saturday. November 17th — Two-year-old trot, stake, closed, $250 (added). 2:20 puce, purse, open. $1000. 2:14 trot, stake, closed. $1000. Address all entries to Shirley Christy. Phoenix. Arizona. BRITISH COLUMBIA NOTES. The pacer Captain John by Tennysonian. owned in British Columbia, was recently sold to parties in Edmonton, Northwest Territory, for $2000. Fanny Putnam 2:13 was also sold to Edmonton parties. Arketa 2:14%, the gray mare by McKinney, re- cently foaled a brown filly by King Patchen that only lived a few days. She has been bred to Mal- colm. King Patchen recently broke his leg at the Vancouver track and had to be shot. Glengarry Patchen served 94 mares this season owned in and around Vancouver. New Westminster, and Lulu Island, B. C. The county fair is so firmly connected with har- ness racing that there will never come a time when these agricultural exhibitions will not depend largely on the trotters and pacers to furnish entertainment to the crowds which gather on such occasions. There is. however, another department of the county fair which affords to the breeders of light harness horses a chance to add to the popularity of this class of harness horses. This department is found in the show classes. It would be greatly for the benefit of the light harness horse breeding interests if. at each county fair, a regular horse show adjunct could be made a feature each season. To become attractive an exhibition of horses must be made under conditions which attract the attention of the crowds. A regular ring for showing horses and a program arranged much as such programs are ar- ranged at horse shows would get the attention of thousands who. under the ordinary conditions sur- rounding county fair exhibitions, never see the horses on exhibition. No enthusiasm is raised when the horses are placed in box stalls off at one side of the grounds. People walk by the boxes and get a glimpse of the horses, many of them being blanketed, and they know as little about the exhibits when they get back to the more attractive parts of the grounds as they did before they looked at them. A regular program for the horse show part of a fair with a stated time for showing each class, and a show ring which would be attractive and convenient for the spectators, would not only add much to the pleasure of the people, but it would do much to increase the interest in good horses of all classes throughout the country. This is exactly what breeders would like to see brought about and the way pointed out is the simplest and most direct path to that end. — Horse World. Gen. W. B. Chisholm of Cleveland, O., has bought of W. W. Evans of Lexington. Ky.. for a price said to be $7000. the yearling colt by Jay McGregor, dam Baroness Siliko by Baron Wilkes. The youngster was driven a mile in public by Trainer Evans and finished the last quarter in 31% seconds, and it was on this trial that the negotiations were opened. This is the highest price paid for a yearling trotter in Kentucky in years. Evans sold Kentucky Todd, the winner of this year's two-year-old Futurity, at a yearling last fall for $6000. Notwithstanding all the protests made by the race- going public, time suppression seems to be going merrily on at some of the half-mile tracks in Ohio, says the American Sportsman. Sooner or later some of these associations will receive a severe setback and it will not be without warning. A driver de- liberately "pulling" a horse is no more to be cen- sured than a set of timers giving a horse three or four seconds "to keep him in his class." Some very few associations are yet soliciting entries with the promise "that if you come to our town, we'll let you stay in your class." It's not right, an sooner such associations are set down and hard the better it will be for the harn. game. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 20, 1906. ALASKA HORSES MAKE HISTORY. [Seattle Times.] Development of the great Alaska domain, as it stands to-day, is bound up in the efforts of the hardy, energetic American and his best, most faithful and helpful friend, the horse. The history of this early development will be written some day and in it niches must be reserved for VYhitey and Cheua, two horses at present stabled in Seattle — having "just come out." These two animals, both being under the same roof, by an odd coincidence, have made history in the Northland, although of an entirely different char- acter. Chena, a colt of fifteen months, is the first mem- ber of the equine family born in Alaska to make a trip out to the States. Brought up on a nursing bottle, and to horse's estate, at a cost of $1,000, Chena's story is a most interesting one. It is made the more so by the fact that her owner won the price of her bringing up in a wager laid at her birth that he would bring her to Seattle. Whitey, at the age of 15 years, is about to be shipped to his owner's ranch in California to enjoy the fruits of a life spent in great endeavor for his master. It is a story of its own, how Whitey, pack- ing the outfit and leading an apparently forlorn hope, led his two masters to the spot which proved the turning point in their fortune and has given them an interest in copper mines estimated to be worth $50,- 000,000. On Sunday morning, June 13, 1905, Mrs. Bert Rob- erts, wife of a well known freighter at Chena, nine miles from Fairbanks, found Chena lying in the manger beside his mother. "If it had not been Sunday morning, and my wife had not beaten me to it, she rising earlier than I on Sunday, that colt would not be here to-day," said Mr. Roberts as he held the colt to be photographed yes- terday. "I saw what was coming, what an expense it meant to raise the animal, but she had claimed it on the spot and the strap which I would have choked the colt with I dared not adjust about its neck." The condition of the mother was such that Mr. Roberts had to take the colt away from her five days after birth, and Mrs. Roberts hit upon the idea of sup- plying the mother wants of the little animal with con- densed milk. "The brand we used cost us $16 a case of two dozen and the colt consumed one can a meal and had three meals a day," said the owner. "We kept her on the bottle for three months and she developed an immediate and enormous appetite for solid food when we put that before her. From seven to ten pounds of feed a day she consumed, eventually an average of twenty-five pounds, and this was at a cost of 15 cents a pound." In all it cost Mr. Roberts about $1,000 to bring up the colt. At the time of her nursing the owner declared his intention of taking the colt out to Seat- tle, and a prominent horseman of Fairbanks laid him a wager of $1,000 that he would not do it. That wager is to be paid, according to a promise made as the animal embarked for its trip here on August 15th. From a dark, ungainly looking object Chena, or Baby, as she became more generally known, de- veloped into a finely proportioned animal and her true iron gray color came out. To-day she stands at 14% hands and weighs 710 pounds. Tricks of the colt's, in rattling door-knobs of the homes of all the neighbors, with whom she had be- come a great favorite, and having the doors thrown open for her entrance, are told by the owner. Many a neighbor's parlor floor was preempted by Chena, as she laid down to take a nap, and many plates in the miners' cabins were licked clean after the meal by the same omnipresent colt. On August 15th the animal was placed abroad the steamer Schwatka and set out for St. Michael. Owner Theobold of the boat knew Chena's history and re- fused to take a dollar for her transportation. A week spent at St. Michael was marked by her care in the Government corral, where the soldier boys made a great pet of her. Aboard the Pennsylvania she came to Seattle and is now at the Joliffe & Co. stables on Western Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts have come out of the north to stay, and have purchased a twenty-acre ranch near Renton Junction, where Chena will be kept in pastur- age until she has become strong enough to take up the horse's burden. While Chena's life has been one of pleasure, Whit- ey's has been filled with hardships such as few equines have been called upon to endure. Chena is rising up to meet the stern realities of equine life; Whitey has realized them all, and is now about to go down along the pleasant shady lanes to richest pasturage; to be petted and made much of; to have his old palate tickled with sweetmeats and all the good things which a grateful master and his loved ones can lavish on the old fellow. Whitey was born in Eastern Washington and was shipped to Alaska in 1S9S, along with seven other horses, by Charles G. Hubbard of San Diego, Cal.. and H. C. Elliott of Chicago. With broad nose and peculiar markings on his white body, he looked more like a circus horse — the clown member of the circus' equine family — than an animal that was built for the strenuous life he was subsequently called upon to take part in. For two years Hubbard and Elliott prospected in Southwestern Alaska. Their finances had reached sich an ebb that they were about to quaint in dis- gust. The string of eight horses had dwindled down to one — the clown, Whitey. If a horse possesses humor, Whitey must be greatly blessed with it. He had during those two years bossed the other horses about, corralling them and leading them up to their masters' tent, pre- sumably for food, only to see them turned away, be- cause their human companions had scarcely food enough for themselves and had given the animals all that could be spared for the meagre provender that had been brought along for them. Mr. Hubbard said that he really believed Whitey was a practical joker; for, when in days of affluence and plenty, when they had a string of sixty horses at a time, Whitey would drive the others up to the cabin apparently for an extra portion of food after they had been fed. They would be chased away only to be driven back again by the self-appointed leader of the drove. "If there is such a thing as a 'horse laugh,' " said Mr. Hubbard, "Whitey must have gone off afterwards to indulge in it." One day late in the spring of 1900 the three — Hub- bard, Elliott and Whitey — wandered to a tributary of Copper river, which has since been given the name of Elliott creek. "We were down to cases," said Mr. Hubbard. "We were discouraged and willing to quit. There had been three years of tramping for me and two for Mr. Elliott. Two hundred men had gone in with me in 1897, and I was the only one left of them all. I buried many of them myself. It seemed to be not worth while." They sunk their picks near the creek and the Elizabeth mine was discovered. Copper ore that runs from 30 to 70 per cent pure copper was un- covered. To-day Hubbard & Elliott Copper Mines Develop- ment Company owns 120 claims, all in existence on Elliott Creek, with forty of them under develop- ment. They also own twenty-eight claims on Knight's Island. On Elliott creek alone, they say, $50,000,000 worth of ore is in sight. Hubbard and Elliott, and Whitey, own the con- trolling stock in the company. Millions have been offered by the Guggenheims for the shares of these two partners in their copper holdings. The New York crowd has been laughed at. The Elliott creek mines lie at the apex of the triangle, 50x200 miles, which forms the only de- veloped copper country of Alaska. The railroad build- ing from Dyak and that from Valdez must of neces- sity pass through the Hubbard-Elliott mines. They are millionaires man}' times over, and each is less than 40 years of age. And Whitey — he has been taking things easy for the past several years, bullying in playful manner all the other livestock along Eliott creek and getting in his feed box an extra portion, with an occasional sweetmeat thrown in for good measure. When Mr. Hubbard came out last week he brought Whitey along with him, and he is now being cared for at the Joliffee & Co. stables. Dick Agassiz, man- ager of the stables, has since been following direc- tions by giving Whitey a hot bath every morning and "the best feed that money can buy." Next week Whitey will be placed aboard a train and taken to San Diego, Cal., where he will graze for the rest of his days on richest, juciest pasturage, while loving hands will minister to his every want. Way down in hit heart Whitey believes that it was worth while, after all. SOME GRAND CIRCUIT FIGURES. AHEAD IN ATTRACTIVE METHODS. In a talk with that veteran driver and much travel- ed harness horse expert, George Starr, we were given some ideas worth noting, says the American Sportsman. Mr. Starr says that while we beat the Europeans in extreme speed horses and speed pro- viding devices, the race horsemen on the other side of the Atlantic are tar in advance of us in attractive methods. For instance, we classify horses accord- ing to their records. Over across the big pond they classify them according to their earning capacity, which is the only sensible plan. To illustrate: Here is Dinky Jim by the pacing stallion Muddlehead. By the aid of eight-ounce toe weights Dinky Jim goes out and wins a heat, always the first one, in the 2:30 trot in 2:14*4- This is his finish, as he is dis- tanced in the next heat in 2:18%. And after that Dinky Jim is outclassed under our rules, as he can never start again in any class slower than 2:15, and he never won a race after that, while the horse that took only a record of 2:18*4 was a winner the whole season through, and still kept in his class. To any sane man with as much horse sense as a gray goose, what effective argument can be made for putting a horse that never won a race in the same class with a horse whose whole season's winning run into thousands? All over Europe a horse is classed and is allowed to start according to his rec- ord of earnings, the only true test of merit. Mr. Starr maintains that our system of starting horses in races is not only full of danger from collisions, but is tedious to onlookers and hurts the game. In Europe, either a standing start is given, or the horses are walked down in front of the wire, when the "go" is given, obviating all that tedious and tiresome scoring that hurts the patronage of all our harness race meetings, especially on the half-mile tracks. The Europeans, especially the Russians and Austrians, are learning much of value from us in the breeding of the trotter; why should we not learn something of value from them? The 1906 Grand Circuit harness campaign came to an end at Cincinnati when Lady May won tbe last heat of the 2:08 class pace at Oakley Park. The circuit began this year at Cleveland on July 30, and closed at Cincinnati. There were meetings in addition at Buffalo, Poughkeepsie, Readville (two weeks), Hartford, Syracuse, Columbus and Cincin- nati. The meetings at Detroit and Providence were omitted for the first time in years on account of trouble with the authorities over pool selling. In the nine weeks of racing no fewer than 148 races were decided, of which 76 were trotting and 72 pacing. The total number of heats required was 342. No fewer than S4 races were won in straight heats. The money paid out to the horsemen by the vari- ous associations footed up $302,470. The full pro- gram of every meeting was completed save at Col- umbus and Cincinnati, where rain caused a slight curtailment. Xut Boy, a son of Nut Pine, leads the winning trotters on the Grand Circuit this year with six vic- tories. He won the $2000 Lafayette 2:15 class trot at Poughkeepsie, the $9000 Massachusetts purse for 2:14 trotters at Readville, the $10,000 Charter Oak stake for 2:09 trotters at Hartford, the 2:08 class trot at Syracuse and the $5000 Ohio purse for 2:12 trotters at Cincinnati. The son of Nut Pine easily leads both trotters and pacers in money won. Next to Nut Boy among the trotters come Main- sheet, Brilliant Girl and Sweet Marie, with five vic- tories each. Gold Dust Maid won four races, while Mack Mack and Allie Jay each won three times. Sweet Marie swept the free-for-all trots, but was not eligible for any of the rich stakes. The daughter of McKinney, however, trotted the fastest mile of the season — 2:02 — in an exhibition at Columbus. Gold Dust Maid won the $10,000 Empire State purse for 2:10 trotters at Buffalo, the $4500 Ponko- poag purse for 2:10 class trotters at Readville, the $2000 Chamber of Commerce purse for 2:09 class trotters at Syracuse and the 2:10 class trot at Cleve- land. Mainsheet won the 2: OS class trot at Cleveland, the $2000 Lenox Hotel purse for 2:07 class trotters at Buffalo, the $3000 Readville purse for 2:08 class trotters and the 2:09 class trot at Readville and the $3000 Columbus purse for 2:09 class trotters at Columbus. Brilliant Girl won the 2:23 class trot at Cleveland, the 2:21 class trot at Buffalo, the $4500 Blue Hill purse for 2:30 class trotters at Readville, the 2:30 class trot at Hartford and the $10,000 Hoster-Columbus stake for 2:18 class trotters at Columbus. Ann Direct won the classic $10,000 M. and M. stake for 2:24 class trotters at Cleveland, beating Brilliant Girl, which was second, but did not win another race. Allie Jay won the $10,000 Empire State stake for 2: ±4 class trotters at Syracuse. Among the Grand Circuit pacers Rudy Kip and Ardelle are tied for the lead with seven victories each. Gratt comes next with five races won, while Angus Pointer, Argot Boy, and Brenda York each won four times. Ardelle, which is owned and driven by Ed. Geers, won the $5000 Chamber of Commerce stake, for 2:24 class pacers, at Cleveland; the $20u0 Lafayette Hotel purse, for 2:16 class pacers, at Buffalo; the 2: IS class pace at Poughkeepsie. the 2:20 class pace at Hartford, the $2000 Onondaga stakes, for 2:15 class pacers, at Syracuse; the $5000 Hotel Hartman purse, for 2:15 class pacers, at Columbus, and the 2:15 class pace at Cincinnati. Ardelle, which is a brown mare by J. H. L., easily heads the list of money winners among the pacers. Rudy Kip, which is a brown horse by McEwen, won the 2:10 class pace at Cleveland, the 2:10 class pace at Buffalo, the 2:11 class pace and the 2:10 class pace at Poughkeepsie, the 2:08 class pace at Hartford, the $2000 Lakeside purse, for 2:06 class pacers, at Syracuse, and the 2:06 class pace at Col- umbus. Gratt, which is a black son of Baron Grattan, won the 2:06 class pace at Poughkeepsie, the $3000 Nep- onset purse for 2:06 class pacers, and the 2:05 class pace at Readville; the 2:06 class pace at Hartford and the 2:06 class pace at Syracuse. Geers, as usual, leads the Grand Circuit drivers again this year with a total of fourteen victories. McHenry, L. Murphy, T. Murphy, Alta McDonald, Spencer, Titer, Curry, Ames, Walker, Nuckols, Sun- derlin, Gahagan, Rosemire, Gatcomb and Cox are well up. The Chicago Horse Show Association recognizes the trotting-bred horse as a coacher, and in all classes for breeding stock competition is open to the trotter on an equality with the hackney, the French or German coacher, the Cleveland bay or any other breed of heavy harness horses. Since 75 per cent of all the high class coach horses shown and sold in the United States are trotting-bred the Chi- cago idea would seem to be worthy of general adop- tion. Totara 2:10 is another 2:10 trotter, that, like Nut Boy 2:07%, has a backing of Morgan blood. She gets three strains of that sterling but old-fashioned blood through Vermont Black Hawk. Helitrope, the daughter of Princeps, is proving a remarkable producer of fast trotters. She has pro- duced Bi-Flora 2:09%, Exalted 2:11^ and Heliograph 2:15^, and twTo other trotters with standard records. Sober up on Jackson 's Napa Soda. ' Go to Victoria, B. C.f and stop at the Hotel Driard. it's the best. Saturday, October 20. 1906. J THE BREEDER A .N b SPORTSMAN' + ROD, GUN AND KENNEL A REPLY TO THE FISH COMMISSION. San Jose, October 10, 1906. llr F. \V. Kelly, San Francisco — Dear Sir: En- closed please find copy of communication sent to the State Pish Commission in reply to one from them which has been published. Thanking you in advance for any favors shown, we are sincerely S. C. C. P. & G. P. Assn., By A. M. BARKER. President. Conducted by J. X. DeWitt ;j; form of our law, you answer us iti this language: an only say thai this law was vi. posed \>\ » i . - ■] bj mos1 of it.'' peopli oi this state, and bj a large majority ol the mi of the Legislature.'' Now list agraphs of the recommendations in the last published report of the Board of Fish Commissi i - ^-^ -*-/-L ^ •*• and Trainers USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy —SOLD BY— \V. A. Sayre Sacramento, Cal. R. T. Frazitr Pueblo, Calo. J. G. Read & Bro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont. A. A. Kraft Co Spokane, Wash. A. F. Hoska Harness Co j®*****!^ U ril Tacoma, Wash. f ^J3r%fe» 1 fH Thos M- Henderson. .. .Seattle, Wash. r^SSt^ BUBS tjjll * K"'1'1, r Stockton, Cal. Win. E. Detels Pleasanton, Cal. W. C. Topping San Diego, Cal. Emm J, psi ii Saddlery Co. . .Los Angeles, Cal. C. A. Schweitzer Fresno, Cal. cfc,CAWPag77 WM H. Thornwaldson Fresno, Cal. j,^^^W^N^ r^ ^^^f Jno. McKcrron. . , .San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros. 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Apply for Further Information to SAN PBANCISCO BIDING CLUB Seventh Avenue and C Street, San Francisco, CaL 2:30 Trot 2:20 Trot 2:25 Trot 2:17 Pace 2:50 I'actr Offer the Following Cash Prizes: §1,000 2:25 Pace - 1,000 2:20 Pace 1,000 Free Pace 500 2:17 Trot - 2:30 Trot >i,ooo 1,000 1.500 500 500 For Information Address Shirley Christy, Supt. of Speed STANDARD BRED HORSES OF SALE. George Vasto, dark bay, three-year-old stallion by Vasto 2:16%, dam Niece 2:20a* by Panglass 2513. This is a grand looking colt of good size and will make a fast trotter, as he shows a 2:20 clip after only six weeks' work, and is perfectly gaited. Is standard and registered. Price §500. Amelia Bell, dark bay filly, three years old by L. W. Russell (son of Stomboul 2:07%). dam Macola, dam of Kent 2:23% by Le Grand, second dam Huntress, dam of three in list, by Arthurton. Amelia Bell is a square trotter, good gaited and city broke. She showed a 2:18 gait after six weeks' work and is a great prospect for a game race mare. Is standard and registered. Price $500. Niece 2:2034, brood mare by Panglass 2513, dam Durgin Patchen by Ben Patchen 1725. Is in fine condition and a regular breeder. All her foals show speed at the trot. Standard and regis- tered. Price S250. Sorrel Colt, eight months old. sired by Oconee 31.650 (record 2:29*4, trial* 2:14). out of a Nutwood mare. Is of good size and a fine looker. Price S100. The above horses will be sold to- gether or separately. Terms can be ar- ranged. Apply to or address C. L. FISHER. 471 McAllister Street. San Francisco, Cal. VETERINARY DENTISTRY Ira Barker Dalziel, formerly of 605 Golden Gate Ave., is now permanently located at 620 Octavia St., San Francisco Between Fulton and Grove Sts. Every facility to give the best of profes sional sen-ices to all cases of veterinary dentistry. Complicated cases treated successfully. Calls from out of town promptly respon- ded to. 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The standard and registered four-year- old stallion Our Bells 10.322. is offered for sale, as the owner's business requires all his attention. Our Bells is one of best bred of the Electioneer family. He is by Monbells 2:23% (son of Mendo- cino 2:19% and the great brood mare Beautiful Bells) ; his dam is Maiden 2 23 by Electioneer, and she the dam of Marston C. 2:19%, as a three-year-old; second dam the famous mare May Queen .' ." by Norman 25. that is the dam of May King 2:21%, sire of the great Bin- gen 2 third dam Jenny by Crockett's Arabian, she the dam also of King Almont 2:31^4, a producing sire: fourth dam by Davy Crockett, and fifth dam by Whip. This stallion was bred at Palo Alto Stock Farm, and with six weeks' work has trotted a mile in 2:37 last quarter in 36% seconds. He is a fine looker, good size, and at the price the cheapest stallion in America. The price is S400. Address all communica- tions to the owner, GEO. B. DITTUS. 1305 Q Street, Sacramento. BIG GAME calls for & good gun. J.*n 'One" keeps any gun good — oils trigger, lock, action perfectly — cuts out all residue of black or smokeless powder— keeps all metal parts bright a- * ' l. „a coPAs><^<£^>sxe>^!xsxSx8>«>«Ke«8^^ "Jx^^^^^k&^SkS^^^^&^xSxSxSxSkSxSkSxS) BUY BEFORE THE ADVANCE A Splendid Investment for Quick Profits. Buy Now the stock of the PITTTBURG= MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah, Nevada. 100,000 Shares. Par value, $1.00. Fully Paid and Non= Assessable. Offered at 10 Cents a Share PROPERTY AND LOCATION. The most notable tacts of the Company are that it owns proven gold and silver bearing land; not only is the ore there, but it is there in quantities, an apparently inexhaustible supply of pay ore. The Company owns the Gregory Group of five Claims situated in the famous MANHATTAN DISTRICT, and also has several claims in the LONE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT; both these Districts are the richest in the WORLD. The tunnels have been opened up on the Lone Mountain claims and indications point to striking large bodies of high grade ore carrying values in Gold and Silver. MINING HAS BUILT MANY GREAT FORTUNES Nothing so surely offers large returns as a good Mining Stock. Probably you do not realize bow many people there are who are enjoying a regular income as a result from investing in mining Stocks. There are thousands of them, and they are largely those who bought their stock when the opportunity was first offered to secure shares at a low price before the Company had begun to pay dividends. Stocks of many mining companies have advanced from a few cents a share to prices ranging from $100 to $1,500 a share in value, and besides have paid back to the investors in dividends many hundred times what they first invested. Many of the companies are paying from 100 per cent to 1,000 per cent in dividends on the first price of the stock. To grasp this oppor- tunity and purchase stock in the PITTSBURG-MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY at 10 CENTS a share means success to you; and that means houses, good living, travel, education and social privileges for your children. If you do not grasp this opportunity and secure a good share of wealth you are likely to be classed as a failure. The proposition is in the hands of men whose ability and integrity cannot be questioned, and these men pledge themselves to see that each and every investor in the enterprise receives an equal division of the profits. Experts have examined the property, and it is the universal opinion that it has a wonderful future. ORGANIZATION The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada. Capital stock of $1,000,000, divided into shares of the par value of $1.00 each; 400,- 000 shares are in the treasury which will be sold as required for developments from time to time. 10 CENTS PER SHARE, CASH OR INSTALLMENTS We want to impress upon you the fact that you don't have to be rich in order to become a shareholder in this splendid Company. The price of shares is only 10 cents and you can buy as few as one hundred (100) — $10.00 worth. If you are not in a position to pay cash for all the shares you desire to own we will accept a small payment down with the order, the remainder to be paid in five monthly installments. Suppose you want to invest $10.00 in this company; simply send us $2.50 with your order for 100 shares, and thereafter $1.50 per month for five months and the stock will be paid for. It's very easy — anyone can afford to do this. Almost every one has enough money in a year to buy themselves an interest in this Company, which would make them independent for life. Send in your order to-day. The following table will show you just how many shares your money will buy, the amount you send if you want to pay cash, and the plan for monthly payments: What Your Money Will Buy 100 shares 200 shares 300 shares 400 shares 500 shares 600- shares 800 shares 1.000 shares 2,000 shares 5,000 shares 10,000 shares I 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 80.00 100.00 200.00 500.00 1,000.00 cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 100.00 200.00 cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and $ 1.50 per 3.00 per 5.00 per 7.00 per 8.00 per 10.00 per 14.00 per 16.00 per 32.00 per 80.00 per 160.00 per month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months In offering this stock we present it as a solid and safe investment, not a speculation. The resources of their properties and the amount of rich ore seems so inexhaustible that WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF THIS STOCK TO EVERY INVESTOR. MACKAY, MUNROE & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nevada. Gentlemen: I hereby subscribe for shares (at 10c per share) of the Capital Stock of the PITTSBURG-M AN HAT- TAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah (par value $1.00 per share) for which find enclosed $ Please issue stock in name of: Name (in full) .' Street and No City or Town State Yours truly, Signature Put Name of Your Paper Along this Line Mackay, Munroe & Co., BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nev OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ROBERT M. WINTER (Land Trust Company, Pittsburg), President T. THOMER (Tonopah), Vice-President E. G. MINARD(Mine Owner and Operator, Tonopah), Secretary E. B. CUSHMAN (Cashier State Bank and Trust Co., Tonopah), Treasurer W. B. BARTHOLOMEW (Tonopah Goldfield Railroad Co., Tonopah), Director 100,000 shares of the above stock are now offered for public subscription at 10 Cents per Share. Mail application with remittance (check, draft, postofrice or express money order) today for the number of shares you desire. Certificates will be immediately forwarded on receipt of your letter. Address all Communications to RELIABLE REPRESENTATIVES WANTED EVERYWHERE. Saturday. October 20, 1906] IriE BREEDER AND S P (J R T 3 M a FT 16 . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBORO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 -USING— ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP-GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson, — 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company - NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Cincinnati, Ohio Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Dogs and Weil Bred Puppies or sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St., Napa, Cal. ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm. Phillips Benicia BOSTON TERRIERS. — Dog puppies by EndclifTe Toby ex. Glenwood Belle. Well marked, cobby, sable brindle pups from $30 up. N. J. STEWART, Box 410, Monterey. Cal. WANTED. Good steady reliable man to take full charge of brood mares and colts. Must be able to furnish references. Steady work to a competent man. Address Miss Minnie Lewis, 136 Fourth Street, Eureka, Cal. MABE WANTED. By McKinney. Zombro. Kinn.- Lou Greco. Searchlight or Nutwood Wilkes, not to exceed seven years old. brown, bay or black; sound, good size and handsome: trotter with or without rec- ord; standard and registered. Answer giving full particulars and lowest cash price. F. W. KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave.. San Francisco. Cal. HAL COLTS FOR SALE. Hi eh c lass youngsters by Hal B. 2:04%. Some of the finest lot and most promising colts and fillies on the Paci- fic r*oast. You can make no mistake in getting" representatives of the ereat Hal family, whether for the trank or breeiiner r»"rpnse<=. For nartirn'ar« ao*- rir^s AUGUST ERICK^ON, 26 North Third Street, Portland, Ore. BROOD MARE AND COLTS FOR SAJ.S Fitip bay brood mare, we'ehinc over 1.200 lbs., sired by Anteeo Wilkes rson of any Wilkes and a mare bv Antec-*). first dam bv Fleetwood, son of Nutwood, second dam by Speculation 928. Thi<= is a handsome bis mare, well broken. sound and all right in everv is now in foal to Monterey 2:09*4. sire of Irish 2:08%. Her foal of this year is a fine fillv bv William Harold 2:13%. sire of Janice 2:08%. She has a fine large two-year-old fillv by the same sire that now stands 15 hands, a-1 will make a very handsome mare. This filly is only halter broke. The mare and colts will be sold singly or together at a very reasonable figure. For further par- ticulars r-all on or address GEARY & GSINDELL, Haywards, Cal. J. R. Wilson. WILSON & Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. JERSEYS. HOLSTBINS AND DUR- HAMS— Dairv Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Nlles & Co.. T>os Angeles. Cal. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers In PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St.. Oakland Blake. Mofflt & Towne. Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co.. Portland. Oregon. SON OF ZOMBRO FOR SALE. The young stallion Barney Bernardo by Zombro. dam by Ham, own brother to Sable Wilkes, second dam by Milton Medium, sire of dam of Lou Dillon. This horse is sound, gentle, thoroughly broke and an excellent road or track horse. Can trot a quarter in 34 seconds any time. Is seven years old and a hand- some brown, with star. Is 15 hands and weighs 1.000 pounds. For further particulars and to see the horse call or write to JAS. BERRYMAN, 2220 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, Cal. HIGH CLASS ROADSTER FOR SALE. A handsome brown horse, eight years old. stands about 15.3 hands, perfectly sound, gentle, good driver, stylish, good gaited. wears no boots, can be driven in open bridle, does not scare at any- thing and can easily step a 2:30 gait, for sale. He is sired by Bonwood by Nutwood 600, and is out of the lam of Dolly Dillon and is considered one of the best roadsters in the county. For price and further particulars address T. W. BARSTOW, San Jose, Cal. PASTURE RANCHO CALAO, Mountain View, Cal. 672-680 11th ave. All kinds of Horses Back of the Chutes. bought and sold. The Zibbell Stable ZIBBELL & SON. Props. San Francisco. Cal. Boarding. Training and Handling of all kinds of Fancy Horses. A few Nice Rigs on hand. Take any car going to the Chutes. Tel. West 259. .e-THE-H0/? SPAVIN CURE A. F. 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Write for copv. also invaluable book- let on all diseases and injuries causing lameness, and fac simile letters from bankers, business men. prominent bi and trainers the world over on every kind of lanv At druggists and dealers or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. T. Formerly Troy. N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Pacific Coast Agt. Phone, Oakland 415? SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1 324 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. THQS. BANKS. Manager Smith Hammerless and Ejector Guns Also Hunter One Trigger Won This Year's Grand American Handicap 268 Competitors Also Won Grand Eastern Handicap I HunterOne Trigger; SEND FOR CATALOGUE Hunter Arms Co., - - Fulton, N. Y. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: 2330 Alameda Ave., Cor. Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co., Ithaca Gun Co., Gray & Davis, Smith & Wesscn, E. C. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms t Cycle Works. Hamilton Rifle Co. GUNS RIFLES AND SPORTING GOODS. The 0. A. BREMERT.EWIS CO. Otto A. Bremer, late of 820 Kearny St.; Thos. 1.. Lewis 140 Van Ness Avenue Repairing of all Kinds Done Muickly ITHACA GUNS Tl HIS Illustration shows our N*o. 7 $300 list gun. It Is impossible to I show by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this I grade of gun. It can only be appreciated after you have handled j an,i examined the gun for yourself. It Is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or Wbltworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature -lan produce. Is hand checkered and engraved In the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds Inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line. 17 gTades. ranging in price from $17.75 net to $300 list Ithaca Gun Company - - Ithaca, N. Pacific Coast Branch, 2330 Alameda Ave., Alameda, Cal. GEORGE E ERLIN. Pi JAMES M. McGRATH. Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove an'l Baker Sts.. just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street t Best located and healthit-t -table in San Francisco. Always a Kood rot -i for sale Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park road-!er> horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their hone- by autos or cars. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. October 20, 1906. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots THE REMINGTON AUTOLOADING SHOT GUN Was responsible for the big winnings made at the Western Handicaps held at Denver and Los Angeles, and also for the fine bags that are made by duck and quail shooters. | Is the Gun for the Duck and Quail Shooter Xo recoil means increased pleasure; the solid breech means absolute safety; the single barrel means ease in handling. You can afford this modern gun % because it lists at the moderate price of S40, subject to dealers' discount. Remington Arms Co., Ilion, New York f The Famous I =U. M. C.= % Shotgun Ammunition The Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut W. S. Wattles, Pacific Coast Sales Manager - Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Millions of Shooters Shoot Winchester ^ Repeating- and Singlc=Shot Eftles, Repeating ShoXjuns and Ammunition.-^ ton5RAaKiND5or5nooTiNG- . Winchester Remng \m Co • fc Send Nam|and Address onto™, add I Du Pont Smokeless | I A FEW RECENT RECORDS | * Cincinnati, 0. Sept. 25«27. High * * Average won by Lester S. German J $ (Ama*eur I Aberdeen, Maryland f $ Ivesdale. Ills., Sept. 20--21 J * First, Second and Third Amateur £ % Averages X * St Louis, Mo., Sept. 22-23. First I * and Third Amateur Averages * J Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 23. First Gen- * X eral Average and First Amateur T Average. f •:• All the Above Records Were * I Made With 348 Straight THIS RECORD WAS MADE BY MR. W. D. STANNARD I At I Watson's Park, Chicago | Sept. 8-9, using "NEW E. C. (Improved 1' Du Pont Smokeless * CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS. Agents J J Temporars- Omce. Berkeley, Cal. j ....... California Powder Works. Agents J Berkeley, Cal. $ 1 ■I. .;. ,1, 1}, ,;, ,1. .J, ,;■ ■;■ ,|, ,;. ,t, ,;, ,t, .;. ,;, .;, ,;, ,;, ,;, .;, .;, ,;. ,.. .,, ,,. THE PARKER GUN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A WINNER AND WILL ALWAYS BE FOUND AT THE TOP The ■ Parker Gun W. R. Crosby shooting the Parker Gun at Denver, Colo., August 1906, won the Western Handicap with the record score of 97 out of 100 at 21 yards rise. At the same shoot Mr. Crosbv also scored 29S out of 300. ■--Such scores as these prove the merits of the Parker Gun bevond question. _- The Parker Gun has always done the greatest shooting the world has ever known. Send for catalogue. PARKER BROS. N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. = 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. Selby THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF... FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superior==Excelsior VALLEJO JUNCTION, = . CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL. VOLUME XLIX. No. 14. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 27. 1906. Subscription $3.00 a Year. ©" c; c- ©- -$ A GREAT ROAD TEAM. Mr A. Ottinger and his pair of cross-matched trotters, the gray gelding Rozelle 2:14 by Bob Mason and Zambra 2:16% by McKlnney. Zambra holds the world's nve-mile rec- ord ot 12:2*. h THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 27, 1906. Take II In Time If you have the remedy on hand, find are ready to act promptly, you will find that there is nothing: in t lie Conn of Spavins, Splints, Curbs, Wiudpuffs and Bunches which will not yield promptly and perma- nently to Quinn's Ointment It lins saved thousands oi pood horses from the reddler's cart and the brokeQ-itown horse inn rkeC Mr. C. B. Dlck- lena.otMinneapolis.Mlnn.. who conducts oneof iholoreeatliverystablesin the iNcrthweslj i Mi^Qulnn*sOinimontrorsomettroeaiidTirith the greatest 1 mkenleasureinrecommeiioiiirfittoiiiyriiends. Jio horseiimn should hv with- ut it in hi" ^fal.le F-Tourlw. splint-, si .;i vnis. wind pulls and all bunches it has no equal." Price S 1 .00 per bottle. Sold by all drugidsu or sen t by mail. Write us for circulars, [ ^Sftffii*!k,,! W- B. Eddy & Go„, Whitehall, N. Y. McKINNEV, 2:11} World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep, $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, fen miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal when writing.) Here's a Chance to Buy a Good One^ 24 Three=Year=01d Fillies and Geldings by Chas. Derby 2:20, Owyhee 2:11, Arner 2:175, anc* Stam B. 2:115. ana* 16 Standard Brood Mares in foal to Chas. Derby 2:20 and Stillwell, consigned by Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville, Cal. Edward M. Humphreys, Manager Will be held at the new salesyard of Fred. H. Chase & Co., 478 Valencia Street Thursday, November 8th at 1 1 a. m. Catalogues out to=day. Send for one. Horses at Yard for inspection, Sunday, November 3rd. Fred. H. Chase & Co., Live Stock Auctioneers. $7,000 Guaranteed $7,000 Guaranteed Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 7 —BY THE- Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association For Foals of Mares Covered in 1906. To Trot and Pace at Two and Three Years Old. Entries to Close Thursday, November 1st, 1906 ONLY $2 TO NOMINATE MARE. $4250 for Trotting Foals. $1750 for Pacing Foals. $800 to Nominators of Dams of Winners and $200 to Owners of Stallions. MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $3000 for Three=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Three=Year=01d Trot. $1250 for Two=Year=01d Trotters. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Trot. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=01d Trot when Mare was bred. $1000 for Three=Year=01d Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year=01d Pace. $750 for Two=Year=01d Pacers. $200 for Nominator on whose Entry is Named the Dam of Winner of Two=Year-01d Pace. $100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Winner of Three=Year=01d Pace when Mare was bred. ENTRANCE AND PAYMENTS — $2 to nominate mare on November 1st, 1906, wnen name, color, description of mare and stallion bred to must be given. $5 April 1st, 1907. §5 November 1st, 1907. S10 on Yearlings, April 1st, 1908. $10 on Two-Year-Olds, April 1st, 1909. $10 on Three- Year-Olds, April 1st, 1910. STAETINQ PAYMENTS — $25 to start in the Two-Year-Old Pace. $35 to start in the Two-Year-Old Trot. $35 to start in the Three-Year-Old Pace. $50 to start in the Three-Year-Old Trot. All Starting- Payments to be made ten days before the first day of the meeting' at which the race is to take place. Nominators mast designate when mating payments to start whether the horse entered is a trotter or pacer. Colts that start at two years old are not barred from starting again in the three-year-old divisions. CONDITIONS: The races for two-year-olds will be mile heats, 2 in 3i and for three-year-olds 3 in 5. Distance for two-year-olds, 150 yards; for three-year-olds, 100 yards. If a mare proves "barren or slips or has a dead foal or twins, or if either the nare or foal dies hefore April 1, 1908, her nominator may sell or transfer his nom- ination or substitute another mare or foal, regardless of ownership; hut there will t>9 no return of a payment, nor will any entry he liable for more than amount paid .a or contracted for.. In entries, the name, color and pedigree of mate must he given; also the name of the horse to which she was "bred in 1906. Entries must be accompanied by the entrance fee. Nominators liable only for amounts paid in. Failure to make any payment forfeits all previous payments. The Association is liable for $7000, the amount of the guarantee, only. Hopples will not be barred in pacing horses. Right reserved to declare off or reopen these Stakes in case the number of entries received is not satisfactory to the Board of Directors. Money divided in each division of the Stake, 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. There will be no more moneys in each division than there are starters. Entries open to the world. Membership in the Association not required to enter, but no horse, wherever owned, will be allowed to start until the owner has become a member. Write for Entry Blanks to F, W. KELLEY, Secretary, B. P. HEALP, President, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CaL Saturday. October 27. 1906.] THE OEEDKR AND SPORTSMAN T1IE WBEKIiY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882 F. W. KELLEY. Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 61C GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANC] 3i '< I P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. Terms — One Year 53; Six Months $1.75: Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley, P. O. Drawer 447, San Fran- cisco. California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, bui as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. California. Los Angeles November 20-24 San Bernardino November 28-30 NEXT THURSDAY, November 1st, is the date of closing the $7000 Pacific Breeders' Futurity for the foals of mares covered this year. This is the richest stake foi trot ers and pacers in the West and is god for both two and three year olds. It has become the leading feature of the light harness cam- paign every year in California, and is looked for- ward to with great expectations by all the people who breed trotters and pacers. Last year the win- ner. North Star, set the record for the trotting divi- sion at 2:13Vi. but this year Delia Derby had to trot no faster than 2:17 to win. The race is not always to the swift, but it never goes to a colt lhat is not entered and paid up on. The very first thing to do towards winning this stake is to nominate your mares bred this year to some good horse. There are several things to do afterwards but this is the important step. Entries close Thursday next. Nov. 1st. Don't forget the date, but send the nomination of your mare, with $2, to Secretary Kelley and you will have made a start toward drawing down first money. THE COMMITTEE on incorporation of the new San Jose Training and Driving Association reported on Friday evening of last week. The incorporation papers were read by Attorney Syer and signed by .Messrs. Hall, Nash, Spencer, Eaton and Carey, who are named as incorporators and to act as directors of the association for the first year, in accordance with the laws of the State. Attorney Syer was re- quested to have the incorporation papers filed with the County Recorder and the Secretary of State at once, and the acting secretary of the association was instructed to notify the incorporators as soon as documents have been received and charter issued by the State, when further action will be taken by the incorporators. All the parties present felt very enthusiastic on the subject, as the movement is gaining ground daily and is well received by all the leading citizens of San Jose. ARE YOU GOING SOUTH to race at Phoenix, Arizona, and Los Angeles? If so remember that entries close for those meetings on Thursday next, November 1st. In our advertising columns will be found the full particulars of the purses to be given, and horsemen will doubtless make liberal entries as both meetings have every prospect of being big successes. The Phoenix Fair has one of the big race meetings of the year, while the wind-up at Los Angeles is always a successful and enjoyable meet- ing. Look the programs over and get your entries mailed in time. TWO RICH STAKES for thoroughbreds, The Spinaway, $10,000 for fillies, to be run in 1908, and The Hopeful, $30,000 for produce of mares covered in 19ii6, to be run in 1909. will close for entries on .Monday, November 12th. The stakes are offered by the Saratoga Association and full particulars, giving conditions, etc., will be found in our adver- lising columns. THE MOW CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB will open i - racing season of 1906 1907 on November 17th ibis year. Entries lor the list ol big stakes to be run during the meeting will I .. ,, next, Oct. 29th, with Secretary Perc: W Treat, Oakland Race Track, Emeryvilli I .nt in (his i - WILLIAM G. LAYNG, who was for many years editor of this journal, returned this week from a trip Fast of several months duration, during the greater part of which he was in and around Phila- delphia, visiting relatives. He found time to write several interesting articles for this paper during his absence and promises us further uotes of bis trip, Ed Lafferty. the California trainer, I l for a stock farm near Goshen. N. Y.. and is doing well. He had ss with the cham- pion money lie year, Nut Hoy 2:07%, won h him and was in line to win more, when tli- Crabtrees were induced to put McHenry in cha . Delia Derbj 2:17 by Charles 0 is a larger winner owing to her getting first money in both the Pacific Breeders' Futurity and the Occident Stake than some of the best three-year-olds that raced on the Grand Circuit. She won $2,017 in the Occident and $1,500 in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity, o total ol $3,517, which is , the winnings of Light- some 2:14%, Quisteea, Vera Prodigal, Noma, i dil, Alceste or Codero, all of which were considered very high class trotters, although with the tion of Lightsome they won no heats. The winners of $3,000 or over among the three-year-old trotters this year is Siliko 2:1 L% with $10,000 to his credit; Cochato 2:11%, $9,025: Ed. Custer 2:12%, $9,000; The Abbe 2:10%, $5,000; Guy Bingen 2:12%, Gov. Francis 2:11%, $3,500; Delia Derbj 2 17, $3,400, and Lightsome 2:14%, $3,250. The Pacific Breeders' Futurity, the Occident and Stanford Stakes, all given in California, have made it possible for a colt to earn more clear money by being raced here at home than by going across the mountains, where he has to meet the pick of the country. Pacific Breeders' Futurity No. 7. which has a guaranteed value of $7,000, will close for the nomination of mares on No- vember 1st. NEW ORGANIZATION AT SAN BERNARDINO. The organization of the Harness Horse Association of San Bernardino and Riverside counties with head- quarters at San Bernardino was made last week. G. W. Prescott of Highland was elected president of the new association, Alex. Wilson of Riverside vice president, and E. J. Gilbert of San Bernardino secretary. •The following directors were chosen: G. W. Pres- cott, Highland; Alex. Wilson, E. F. Binder and M. Griffin of Riverside; Thomas Holmes, A. B. Thomas and E. J. Gilbert of San Bernardino: W. C. McCulla of Bloomington; R. T. Curtis of Mission: L. E. Kief- haber and J. E. Fairchild of Redlands. It was practically decided to hold two race meets each year either a few days before or after the regu- lar biennial meet of the LoS Angeles association. This year the first meet will be held November 28, 29, 30, and possibly a fourth day. making the close on December 1st. Two purses of $100 each will be offered for each day's events. Special purses have also been ar- ranged and other features of the racing tourney have already been partially decided. GOOD ONES FOR SALE OR LEASE. Mr. P. H. McEvoy of Menlo Park has for sale or lease three stallions that are good enough to im- prove the trotting and road stock of any country. They are Milbrae 2:16% and his two brothers Por- lola and Menlo Boy. Milbrae is as fast a I as there is in California and can show two minute speed. He is of good size, and a very handsome fellow, one that attracts attention anywhere. He is seal brown. 16 hands and weighs 1190 pounds. There is no better dispositioned horse in California. If you want to buy or lease a good horse for the season of 1907. one that you can make money with. write 'i' Mi McEvoy. HAL B. SOLD. August Erickson of Fruitdale Stock Farm, Oregon < Iregon, writes us that he has sold his stallion Hal B. 2:04% to Paul Wessinger of Weinhard's Brewery for the sum of $6,600. Hal B. was a great race horse and hi proving very much like their sire. George C. Graddy of Louisville. Ky., has sold to Foote his half interest in the three-year-old brown colt Governor Francis 2:11%, by Arion 2:07%, dam Gracie V. 2:30, l>y Critenden for $6,000. Foote owned a hall in tin- winner of the Horse ■ purse and he purchased Graddy's interest party, whose name be declines to reveal. RIVERSIDE MATINEE. The Riverside Driving Club held its second mt on i i". rhi which ted. Both heats I. J. E '.:',. which was i ■ i for a 1 only been ire for two weeks and had done very little work on the 1 tack. In thi rohn, driven by G. II. Judd, was second. Pi Ray- and J. II. Ri Wilson, fourth. The road i a • « as i lex Wilson's to her- Time ii I id in the sec- second place and G ii Darnell's Nativity third. F. P, Ogden's Mo trot, leaving the starl to J. T. G upon, driven G-. i! Judd, and Alex Wilson's The Bio by himself. The Blonde trotted the first heal in 2:34 and the second in 2:36 and won first place in each. In the second heat of this race The Blonde up in the air on the back stretch and Coupon took the polo, but in the second lap The Blond* ted the black gelding and crossed the wit in the lead. Thi re were Bye horses carded to start in the 2:4u pace, and both bei von by Alex Wil- son's brown gelding Zulock by Zolock. This colt has been at work but a short time and gives pi of considerable speed with proper training. Maurice Griffin's Baby, driven by Alex Wilson, was second in this race, Ed. Simmons' Mack third. A. I'.. Miller's Mammy fourth and Harry Germain's Orrin A. fifth. The driving club promises something at the next i which will astonish all horse lovers, and it is safe to say a crowd will fill the grandstand at the meet next month. HOOF BEATS. The 2:10 list for 1906 will foot up nearly if not Quite 100 strong. The Lexington. Ky.. meeting made money in spite of bad weather. The black trotting gelding Morone 2:08% is the first 2:10 performer to the credit of his sire. Cicerone 2:12%. The Kentucky trainer. Will Evans, who last year sold Kentucky Todd 2:14"-4 for $6,000, got the same ^figure for a youngster by Jay McGregor 2:0414 this season. The trotter Emboy. which won second money in the Transylvania, is one of the trotters that will have to be looked out for next year. Ed Custer was the most consistent three-year-old trotter ou his season. He started in eight races, and while he only won one he was tl ontending horse in six of the others. Lillie R. 2:08%. one of thi iters, is by J. T.. a grandson of Director 2:17 out of Letitia 2:18%, by Louise Napoleon. A pacer that, after training, cannot step off three heats in 2:25 at least, had better be relegated to the rear. He is no good at the present for racing. While Henry Helman was at Lexington he pur- chased for $500 a yearling brown colt by Jay Bird, out of Alma Wilkes by Baron Wilkes, grandam by Almont 33. The pedigrees of fifteen of the twenty-seven new 2:10 trotters of the present season show a cross of Mambrino Patchen and eight of the fifteen in- herited that strain through his noted daughter. Alma Mater, whose dam was Estella. a thoroughbred daughter of imported Australian. The railbirds at Columbus the other morning caught a couple of green pacers marching for fur- ther orders. One stepped a mile in 2:04% and the other in 2:06. Both wore hopples. Among the needed reforms on the trotting turf none are more apparent than those in connection with scoring for the word, for under the pi system, in fast classes especially, horses a to fully as much effort before they reach the and before returning for another attempt as they are after the word is given. Society owes to the horse a debt of gratitude a thousand times greater than it does to thousands of men who abuse him. He has ministered to prog- ress; has made social intercourse possible when otherwise i' would have been slow . onal or altogether impossible; in- has virtua strength of man. augmented his time, det burdens, ai tng his he has relieved him from drudgery and i free. For love's sake, for the sake of for eminent mor;- the horse n bred, trained and cared for with scrupulous Henry Ward Beecher. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 27, 1906. ***-:••:--:-:.-:.•:■.:-:..:«:.•:..: | NOTES AND NEWS | »*- *j» •!•-•£• •J*-*!* -J- •'' *J*»J* 'I* •J* «J» *I**I* *J* *!* *I* *I**J* *I* *I* "J**!* *I**t* *I* *t* *«* *I**I* *I* *I* *»**«**I* ies to the Old Glory auction. :ack Mack 2:08. starter in ten races on i renin and not once out of the money. What will the greatest trotting mare the world has ever seen bring when she is led into the ring iison Square Garden? Chas. De Ryder brought a grandson of Baron Wilkes home with him and will use him in the stud. The horse is King Entertainer, with a record of 2:12%, and he is one of the best bred ones living. Monica 2:15 by McKinney 2:11% has a very hand- some filly by John A. McKerron 2:04%, which is one of the best bred fillies living. Monica's dam is Maggie Thorne by Director 2:17. Monica is owned by Mr. R. C. Hopkins, a prominent member of the Gentlemen's Driving Club of Cleveland. The American Sportsman of Cleveland says: The filly by John A. McKerron 2:04% out of Anzella 2:06%, has been placed in Doc Tanner's stable, where she will be broken to harness. If she shows up as she ought to with her rich breeding, she will be raced in the Futurities to which she is eligible. She is a handsome, well made filly and certainly has a rich speed inheritance. Anzella is. on the way to her new home in Russia. Mr. Salisbury, Mr. Ca- ton's representative, who came over to take her to her new home, reports that the trotting interests in Russia are as good, if not better than they have ever been before. All of the American trainers are doing well and meeting with the best of success. It is said that The Abbe 2:10% will be in the stud next year and will not be raced again until 190S. Horses that have shown enough speed to encour- age the belief that they may win money on the Grand Circuit next season are in demand at good prices. It is announced that Frank Herdick of West Virginia recently paid John B. Stewart of Lexington, Ky., $12,000 for the five-year-old bay mare May Earl by San Mateo 2:13%, dam Annie Earl by Eari- mont. Last week a green mare with a green driver, who has done all her training (which is very little), trot-' ted a mile over Martin Carter's half-mile track at Nutwood Stock Farm in 2:22, and our informant, Mr. Helwig. who saw her do it. says she is the best green prospect he has seen for some time. Mr. Hel- wig could not remember her breeding, but said she was either by Nutwood Wilkes or out of a daughter of that horse. The two heats by Kentucky Todd in 2:14% and 2:16% average within one-quarter of a second the fastest two heats ever trotted by a two-year-old colt in a race. The first heat is the fastest first heat trotted by a two-year-old colt, and is but three- quarters of a second away from the best time on record for a first heat for any sex of the age and gait. Thomas W. Lawson has decided to abandon the breeding of light harness horses at Dreamwold. and the entire stock of brood hares, colts and stallions in this department are to pass under the hammer. Mr. Lawson arrived at this decision Sunday, and early Monday morning was in communication with W. L. Duntley, the New England representative of the firm which conducts the horse auction sales in Madison Square Garden, New York, The result was that after the Old Glory sale the only trotter at Dreamwold will be Boralma who, having won the Kentucky Futurity and Transylvania for Mr. Law- son, is a pensioner. In another column the advertisement of Mr. Fred Mast calls attention to the fact that he has bought from Zibbell & Son the stables back of the Chutes, and will conduct a first-class livery, sale and board- ing stable. He has some fresh handy livery horses and a nice line of new rigs. He is well prepared to board horses right, and has always on hand and for sale several good big workers and some nice business horses. "Is he entered in any stakes" is the first question asked when a good colt is led out for inspection. If he is the price paid is always considerable more than for one not staked. Remember that the $7,000 Futurity for mares bred this year will close Novem- ber 1st. See the ad. Send to Fred H. Chase & Co., 47S Valencia street, for a catalogue of the Oakwood Park Sale. The sale will be held Thursday. November 8th, at 11 \. M. A record mare by Anteeo that has produced one with a standard record should be good goods. One ■sill be sold at the Oakwood Park Sale at Chase's, Thursday, November Sth. There are sixteen good mares to be sold at the Oakwood Park Stock Farm sale in this city, which takes place at Fred H. Chase & Co.'s salesward at 11 A. M., Thursday, November Sth. Many of them are producers of standard speed and all are well bred. This is a good opportunity for small breeders to get choice goods at their own price. Joe Cuicello says he never saw so many yearlings at work as he saw at Lexington. They put the weight on the youngsters over there in the fall and step them for all they are worth, showing quarters in 32% and 33 seconds, and then sell for big prices. The persons who attend the Oakwood Park Stock Farm sale and buy the youngsters offered nearly always make profitable investments. No other farm turns out more good roadsters or track horses through its auction sales. It would take a lot of space to name all the horses that have been sold at good prices through an advertisement in this journal. The way to find a buyer is to tell the horsemen through the medium of the Breeder and Sportsmen just what you have tor sale. The Oakwood Park Stock Farm horses will be at Chase's salesyard on Sunday, November 3d, which will give buyers ample time to look them over before the sale, which will be held Thursday, November Sth, beginning at 11 A. M. Every horseman who returns from the East says it is a shame that California, with her rainless sum- mer, cannot have a good circuit of harness racing every year. All through the country across the mountains the people turn out by thousands to see the trotters, although rainy weather makes the tracks slow and causes postponements very often. We have the climate, the tracks and the horses in California, but lack of live men who will arrange meetings. Money is paid at the wire in Los Angeles. Entries close November 1st for the big meeting to open there November 20th. See the program in our ad- vertising columns. Don't fail to nominate your mare bred this year in Breeders' Futurity No. 7, which has a guaranteed value of $7,000. Mr. J. B. Campbell and Mr. M. J. Keeler of the Campbell Horse Foot Remedy Company reached San Francisco this week, and Mr. Keeler, who is the traveling representative of the company, left Thurs- day on the steamer for Australia and New Zealand in the interests of this well known remedy, while Mr. Campbell will return to Chicago. Mr. Keeler has covered every portion of the Lrnited States and Canada in the last ten years for this company, but this is his first trip to the Antipodes. We know he will find many progressive horsemen and live busi- ness men in the land of sunny Christmas holidays, and are certain that he will be able to establish pleasant and profitable trade relations with them. They will find him an affable and trustworthy gentle- man who has an article of proven merit among American horsemen to introduce in Australasia. Mr. Keeler will be absent several months on his trip. A movement was started at Lexington, says Ken- tucky Stock Farm, that has for its object the for- mation of an organization to be known as the Na- tional Association of Trotting Horse Breeders. A large and representative meeting was held, and provoked some interesting discussions as to the advisability and necessity for such an organization. It was pointed out by some of the speakers that, while the racing associations were protected by the American and National Trotting Associations, and the drivers by their protective and benevolent union, the breeders, who had the greatest and only real interest at stake, had no organization. Among those present the only difference of opinion was as to what the scope of the proposed organization should be. There was no question but what there should be an organization. A committee, consisting of H. K. Devereux of Ohio, Senator J. W. Bailey of Texas, R. C. Estill of Kentucky. H. N. Bain of New York, the Hon. J. M. Johnson of Maine, and W. R. Allen of Massachusetts, was chosen to formulate plans and draw up a constitution. It is the inten- tion and hope of the promoters to band together every one in America seriously interested in the industry. The object of the association will be to give to light harness breeding and racing the strength and dignity which organization alone can effect. In adddition, the proposed association will give stakes and purses to stimulate breeding and increase the earning capacity of the light harness performers; advocate improvements in breeding, rearing and racing of trotters and pacers, and in general bring together our whole body of breeders in a concerted effort for the common good of the cause. A series of State organizations, with a pre- siding national congress drawn therefrom, or some- thing along these lines, is what is to be striven for. The immense good that can be accomplished by such an organization, with the proper men at its head, can not but be patent to all horsemen. There are just thirty new 2:10 trotters for 1906 so far. but Phoenix and Los Angeles may furnish a, few more, Monroe Salisbury will return from the trotting turf next year and engage in mining. The story of his life with- the trotters would be a record of great contests, and the making of champions. Direc- tor 2:17. Alix 2:03%, Azote 2:04%. Directum 2:05%, Monte Carlo 2:07%. Consuela S. 2:07si, Aristo 2:08% and many more trotters, with Bolivar 2:00%, Directly 2:03',, Flying Jib 2:04, Direct 2:05% and a lot of others to represent the pacers, are among the names that one recalls as the name of Monroe Salisbury is mentioned. We hope that "the old man" will uncover enough gold in his mining ven- tures to make him a millionaire, as few men live who know how to get pleasure out of money without dissipation as well as he. Lon McDonald believes Miss Adbell 2:09%. win- ner of the three-year-old Futurity in 1905, will be the Sweet Marie of 1S07. He has had the young mare all year in his training barn and as a four-year-old she has shown him miles this season around 2:06% and 2:07. Early in the spring he thought he might give her a race or two this fall, but finally concluded to wait on her until next year and let her become an aged trotter before asking her to do any cam- paigning. Winning Futurities is a difficult task in the East. Ed. Custer was first in the American Horse Breeder, Cochato in the Hartford, The Abbe in the Kentucky Stock Farm Purse, Governor Francis in the Horse Review and Siliko in the Kentucky. Prelatie, that paced the Kankakee, 111., half-mile track in 2:08% recently, is an elegantly bred stal- lion, being by Mambrino King out of Minola Chimes, a double producer, by Chimes, grandam Minnequa Maid (dam of Nightingale 2:08 and three others), by Wood's Hambletonian. The first 2:00 class purse ever raced for was won by Baron Grattan 2:03%. He is standard and regis- tered and was bred in Illinois. His sire. Grattan 2:13. is by Wilkes Boy 3S03 (son of Geo. Wilkes and Betty Brown by Mambrino Patchen) out of Annie Almont by Almont Jr.. grandam Bandella, a thorough- bred mare, by Brown Dick. The dam of Baron Grat- tan, Mary Gamaleon, is by Gamaleon 7S25 (son of Gambetta Wilkes and Lady Pepper by Onward) out of Slipper by Red Cedar (son of Red Wilkes and Alma by Monroe Chief), second dam Slipper II by Orphan, son of Bashaw 50, third dam Slipper, dam of Glen- wood 2:27%. Charley T. 2:11% by Zombro 2:11, started in four- teen heats in three days at Lexington, which is going some, though he was distanced in the last one. as he won four, was second twice, third once, fourth four times, sixth once and eighth once. And nearly every heat was right around 2:12. Six thousand dollars was paid at Lexington for a half interest in the three-year-old colt Gov. Francis 2:11%. Zombro 2:11 by McKinney has already had eight new performers added to his list this year, and by the time the Los Angeles meeting is over there should be three of four more. Two of his get have reduced their records during the year. The new list is as follows: Italia, pacer, 2:04%; Clara B„ pacer. 2:13U; Zibolein. pacer, three years old, 2:25, and the following, all trotters: Silver Hunter (3) 2:21%, Mavo 2:24%. Dr. Monday (3) 2:27%, Early Bird 2:29, Zomitelia 2:29%. Those of his get that have re- duced their records are Bellmont (4) from 2:15% to 2:13i£ and Charley T. from 2:13% to 2:11%. Down at Los Angeles last Friday Geo. Beckers worked Helen Dare, a green trotter by Zombro, a mile in 2:14%. and Will Durfee stepped the green Zombro mare. Zomalta, a mile in 2:15. He let her trot the first half in 1:05, then pulled her up in the third quarter and she finished strong. These two mares and the filly Era by Zombro will probably race at the Los Angeles meeting next month. Gen. Boodle 2:16% by Boodle 2:12%, worked a mile over the Los Angeles track last week in 2:14%. The Petaluma Courier states that Harry Stover, owner of the Petaluma track and fair grounds, has announced that he will give an old-fashioned fair and race meeting next year in August, at which be- sides liberal premiums for all kinds of live stock and farm produce, he will offer rich purses for trot- ting, pacing and running races. Nut Boy 2:07%, the leading money winning trot- ter of the year, won a total of $19,172 out of nine starts on the Grand Circuit and at Lexington. He was first eight times and second once. Brilliant Girl 2:0S%, with $12,7S7 to her credit, is the largest money winning trotter that left Cali- fornia this vear, and stands next to Nut Boy as the largest winner on the Grand Circuit. She was five times first, twice second and twice unplaced out of nine starts. It is said to be James Gatcomb's intention to make a fall and winter season with Audubon Boy 1:59% at Los Angeles, and then ship him back to New Eng- land in time to open the season with him May 1st, Saturday. October 27. 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN By D. L. H. ♦ CHARLEY DeRYDER reached home last Saturday after one of the most successful campaigns ever made by a trainer with a string of California horses. He arrived in Oakland Friday evening, where he was met by Mrs. DeRyder, and took the early train next morning for Pleasanton. He looked well, as successful men generally do, and said he was from 15 to 20 pounds overweight. Several of his string of campaigners were shipped from Lexington to. Dallas. Texas, from whence they will go to Phoenix. Arizona, and thence to Los Angeles to wind up the campaign of 1906. Another car. containing the horses not entered at the southern meetings, reached Pleasanton this week in charge of his brother. Will DeRyder. who. during the meeting in the Blue Grass State, took to himself a wife from among the many fair daughters of that famous home of handsome women and fine horses. track was deserted. When the writer makes his next visit to the track he will be able to see all the DeRyder string that came home this week and have more to say about them and their performances this year. The first question asked Mr. DeRyder was natural- ly about Charley Belden 2:08%, the unsexed son of Lynwood W. that led all the money winners on the Great Western Circuit this year. Charley Belden. he said, was still the property of Mart Rollins of Santa Rosa, a statement that will be pleasant news to every California horseman who knows the sterling old gentleman who once trained Lou Milton, dam of the world's champion trotter. "I took Charley Belden this year on a lease," said DeRyder, "paying Mr. Rollins the amount in cash before leaving Pleas- anton and engaging him to go with the horse. Char- ley Belden is still the sole property of Mr. Rollins and is undoubtedly one of the most valuable trotters in the country. I consider him a 2:07 trotter now, and look for him to get a mark lower than that next year. He proved a level-headed, dead game horse and made a campaign that is a credit to any trotter. He was lame just before the M. and M. was trotted or he would have been a starter in that rich stake, and it would have been easy for him to win. His lameness was only temporary, but I took no chances with him. He has not been lame since, and if no accident happens him, will reach home a perfectly sound horse." Mr. DeRyder then expressed the wish to get Mr. Springer's great green mare Sonoma Girl for his string for 1907. "She is undoubtedly a great mare," he said, "and if her lameness can be located and cured, which I think is likely, she should add still further to the reputation of Lynwood W. the sire of Charley Belden." "I am bringing home the stallion King Enter- tainer 2:1234," said Mr. DeRyder, "and will make a season with him at Pleasanton. He is a young horse and in his last start got fourth money in the race won by me with Dr. Frasse 2:11*4 at Lexing- ton." That was a seven-heat race and tested the gameness of every horse in it. King Entertainer was twice third, and three times second in this race before he went to the barn, and as he is a royally bred member of the Baron Wilkes family should be a popular horse with California breeders. He is by Entertainer tson of Baron Wilkes and Precise by Nutwood. His dam is Pussy Lee by Atlantic King, second dam Rosie Lee by Harold, third dam by Mambrino Patchen, fourth dam by Clark Chief and fifth dam by Downing's Messenger. Entertainer is one of the best bred of all the sons of Baron Wilkes. His first dam Precise was by the great Nutwood, second dam by Pancoast, third dam by Messenger Duroc. fourth dam by Volunteer 55, and fifth dam the famous mare Clara by American Star, dam of Dexter 2:17*4. Alma 2:28%, Astoria 2:29%. and of the great sire Dictator. King Entertainer is a chest- nut horse, and is not only a fine individual but a good gaited trotter. DeRyder brought Griffith & McConnell's fine stal- lion Bonnie Steinway 2:06*4 in the car with his horses that reached Pleasanton this week. "While he was not in my string, and I saw him in but a few races," said DeRyder, "I consider him the high- est class pacer that left California this year. He was unlucky in some of his races, and comes back with a low mark, but I look to see him a good winner even in this fast class if he is raced next year. He is very fast and is as game as a pebble." "Grecco, the McKinney stallion owned by Mr. Brace, was the unlucky horse in my string. He took sick soon after we left California and was never right thereafter. He seems to be on the mend now, how- ever, and I look to see him make quite a record for himself next year. His owner is one of the finest men I have ever met, and I should like to have brought the horse back with the record which I know he is capable of getting." The north wind was blowing a gale Saturday when Mr. DeRyder reached Pleasanton. but he was so glad to get back to California and her glorious clim- ate that he had failed to notice the trees were being rapidly stripped of their leaves and the air was filled with dust. It was undoubtedly the most dis- agreeable day Pleasanton track has seen for a long time, and not a horse was taken out of its stall dur- ing the day. The Pleasanton Driving Cilub had an- nounced a matinee for the afternoon, but the gale kept everybody with horse sense indoors and the Budd Doble moved his string of horses up to Pleasanton three weeks ago. and has fourteen stalls there for ten horses that are in his string. Mr. C. pen is in charge of the stable and should certainly be proud of the shape he has the horses in. Every one was in good order and no excuses had to be offered for anything but the weather. Mr. Crippen had the blanket pulled off the great trotting stallion Kinney Lou 2:07%. and if there was ever a perfect horse this magnificent brown fellow is one. He is rather high in flesh, but was permitted to step a quarter the other day and marched it in 33 seconds, just begging for his head. He can show two minute speed and was never in his life as good as he is right now. Mr. Crippen says it w.-uid be easy for Kinney Lou to reduce his record several seconds next year, and believes the world's stallion record of Cresceus 2:02*4 will be in danger if Mr. Doble decides to put this son of the great McKinney in training for a lower mark. Kinney Lou is proving a sire that stamps his get with individuality and good looks as well as speed. One can look at hundreds of horses without finding one that is as perfect over the loins as he. and he puts this loin on all his produce. In addition to Kinney Lou the Doble string comprises the fol- lowing: Kinney Al. by McKinney, dam Man,- A. 2:30 by Altamont, second dam by Kisbar. This is the horse that Mr. Doble had the accident with at Lawrence, and over which accident the daily press made a wild and woolly story. The truth of the matter has already appeared in this journal. He is a five-year- old and a fast green trotter, having worked a mile in 2:16, with a last quarter in 31% seconds. Crip- pen says he never gets enough work to take the gimp out of him and he is always ready for another heat no matter how many they work him. Diamond Mac is a three-year-old. one of Kinney Lou's first crop in Butte county. He gets his name from a white spot on his nose that is a perfect dia- mond shape. Diamond Mac is out of Kitty Marvin by Don Marvin and is a great prospect for a fast trotter. A beautifully formed and very racy looking filly is a yearling by Kinney Lou out of a mare by Nut- wood Wilkes, second dam by Sidney. She was bred by Mr. Henry Scott of San Jose, but is owned by Mr. Doble. She is a chestnut with white half way to her hocks and a most peculiar dapple on her lower front legs. An exquisite head, an eye like a gazelle and a disposition that is perfect makes her one of the most satisfying young trotters to look at that one would wish to see. The McKinney-Nut- wood Wilkes cross surely has its worth demonstrat- ed in her. The four-year-old mare Lilly Dillon, that is by Sidney Dillon out of the old favorite Lilly Stanley JMT^, has filled out into a strong made, nicely turned mare that has great speed. She is owned by Mr. J. K. Wilson of San Francisco and gives every promise of getting a very low record. One of the very handsomest young stallions at the track is the Zombro colt Ed. McGary, owned by Park Commissioner Dingee of this city. Like all the Zombros he looks like his sire especially in the graceful outlines of his head. Ed. McGary is now a three-year-old. and is a trotter. He is big-gaited, but picks his feet up like a race horse and should be a member of Zombro's 2:10 list when a five-year-old. A pocket edition of that great race horse and coming sire Searchlight 2:0314. is a yearling son of that horse called Little Light, owned by Mr. Chas. Dietrich of Palo Alto. The colt is the same color and the same shape as his illustrious sire and his owner has every reason to think very highly of his chances to win some of the big stakes in which he is entered. He is out of Juanita by Gen. Benton, second dam Juniata by Fred Lowe. A filly by Monbells 2:23% out of Idiemay 2:27% is one of the string that looks good to a horseman, and that will be heard from to a certainty. Mollie McK is a big mare by Athadon out of Lucille by California Nutwood. This mare is a trotter and a good gaited one. She is owned by Mr. Dietrich and is considered a good prospect for a winner in the green classes next year. Joe Cuicello brought his horses back in the De- Ryder car, and "Red" Gerrity came along with the string owned by Mr. W. A. Clark Jr. Cuicello had but two horses, Thomas M. 2:12*4 by McKinney and Ringrose by Falrose. Thomas M. was the good horse of Joe's small string, won five races and was four times second. He was out of the money but three times in all his starts, and comes home with the reputation among all the Eastern horsemen who saw him race that he will be a 2:10 trotter next year. At Lexington where Thomas M. was dis- tanced he was off and could not untrack himself, but reached home this week feeling like a two-year- old. Cuicello had never made the trip across the mountains before and everything was new to him. Mrs. Cuicello accompanied him on the trip and both enjoyed it immensely, especially as Joe was success- ful and brought home considerably more money than he left California with. What seemed strange to him was to see thousands .of people turn out, rain or shine, to see the trotters and pacers race over half mile tracks that would be considered too poor to train on in California. Most of the tracks were *nce to the spectators or the trainers whether the track was good and the weather clear, or the course sloppy and full of holes with rain pouring in torrents, they raced just the same and bet their money. "While 1 made a successful trip," said Cuicello, "I think nia will be good enough for me next year have any racing here at all. The continuous travel, the uncertainty of weather, and the insuffer- ably hot sultry days makes a campaign over the :iins too strenuous for anyone but a person most of the time." Cui- cello was much pleased with the showing made by Men in De Ryder's hands, as he worked the gelding many heats for Mart Rollins before the latter leased him to De Ryder. Gerrity will probably winter all Mr. Clark's horses at Pleasanton this year instead of Los Angeles. He has them all now. including Miss Georgie 2:08%, and the others that Tel Hayes took to Montana. He won quite a good bunch of money with Morone, whose record he reduced to 2:08*4, and the Wawau mare Spill, whose mile of 2:12% he lowered to 2:10 flat. Mr. Clark will soon be racing colts of his own breeding by Bon Voyage 2:12% and High- land 2:19%, as he has a very select though small number of brood mares. The only original "Farmer" Bunch reached Pleas- anton last Saturday looking like a boy that had been on a vacation, during which there was nothing but fun every day. He told me that he was second nine times with the gray mare Sweetheart and eight times with Alto Downs, while he retired them both with marks that would not prevent them from starting in the classes where they have a chance to win. "They had me in the stand at about half the meetings." said the Farmer, "but when I told them I was an earthquake sufferer and offered my cap and whip to anyone they had an idea could drive my horses faster, they always relented and told me to go on and do the best I could. I came home win- ner, and expect to go right back to the same country again, as the secretaries all gave me the most cor- dial invitations to return. I left my horses in Rich- mond, Va.. where they will winter, and I expect to go over early in the spring to get them ready. I like the Virginia-Pennsylvania country and think it a fine place to race. The people are cordial and the judges are fair, even though they are firm and great sticklers for the enforcement of the rules." Among the new arrivals at Pleasanton is Chas. W. Morgan, a Stockton trainer, who brought down five head of very classy looking young horses, four of which are trotters. A bay gelding three years old that he has just begun work on is an own brother to the famous mare Nora McKinney 2:12*4 (matinee wagon record 2:09*4). This youngster has size, looks and manners to recommend him, and starts out like one of the "sure enough" trotter kind. A two-year-old Searchlight out of Ellie Dexter, the dam of Nora McKinney 2:12*4. is also a very high class looking colt. Another Searchlight is out of a full sister to Ottinger 2:0934 and is an extra fine looker. A two-year-old by Homer Saxe's stallion. Dexter McKinney, is of sufficient size and has the finish to make him an excellent advertisement for that horse. The only pacer in Morgan's string is a four-year-old by Charley Whitehead's stallion. Delphi 2:12*4. and out of a mare by Nephew. This fellow is a clean gaited, good acting pacer that should get to going fast. He is a black and has all the characteristics of the Director family. Morgan has only just begun with these horses, and will get them thoroughly mannered before trying to show any speed with them. Two of them are the property of Joe Foley of Stockton, the others being owned by Louis Wagner, a well known wholesale butcher of the same place. Robert Sparks has recently taken a small string of horses to Pleasanton that are owned by William Pierce of Suisun. El Diablo Mac is a six-year-old trotter by Diablo 2:09*4 out of Hazel Mac by Direc- tor 2:17. that Mr. Sparks thinks well of, and the pacer. A. Brutus, by Sidney Dillon is another. He has two two-year-olds by Barondale 2:11*4 that are just being broken and are not only very promising, but nice large well built youngsters. Alta McDonald is the only driver who has marked two performers better than 2:01. They are Major Delmar 1:59%, the champion trotting gelding, and Dariel 2:00*4. the champion pacing mare. He is also the only racing driver who has marked three in 2:02, as he gave Sweet Marie a record in that time. This is a remarkable showing. That good trotting stallion Athasham 2:12, which Mr. D. L. Bachant of Fresno bought from Mr. Geo. L. Warlow of the same place during the State Fair meeting this year, has returned from his very suc- cessful racing season and will be wintered at Fresno and bred to a limited number of first-class mares dur- ing the season 1907. Athasham started in eight races this year and won first money seven times and second money once. He won his winning races in straight heats every time. At Salem, where he met his only defeat, the track was a sea and the best time was 2:33. The hors'j best of the send-off would take a narrow the footing was hard and win almost as Athasham will be raced next year and i to lower his record. THE BREEDER AND SPORToMAN [Saturday, October 27, 1904. AN IMPORTANT ORGANIZATION. Lexington by Mr. IT. K. ! ended by nearly all the s of the light harness horse who were in rton during the Trotting meeting, and from shown it is almost an assured fact that it and that a breeders' asso- will in the future use its influence in behalf ndustry that in the past has been one of the been through a period of ssion and is now again on a healthy basis, ew G. Leonard in Kentucky Farmer and Breeder. For some time Mr. Devereux has had in mind the formation of a breeders' association, the of which would be, in addition to increasing irning capacity of the trotter, to protect as far as it could the industry of breeding the light harness horse and the business of racing him from adverse ion and from the many evils which now con- front the sport. The breeders throughout the coun- try have never fully recovered from the panic which wrought havoc in their ranks, and from being one of the most extensive in America and one in which millions Oi dollars were invested, the industry be- came a comparatively unimportant one, engaged in extensively by only a few. Xow that conditions have changed, that the sport of racing the light harness horse has become in a sense a national pastime, his breeding and development should assume the same place it once took, yet on a healthier basis. That the breeders of this country should unite in an organization for their own benefit there is no question, and that there is no organization of this kind is proof of the lethargy into which the horse- men of America have fallen as a result of the de- cline in values which came so suddenly and which wrought such disaster. Gradually, yet surely, values of breeding stock have increased, and to-day a well bred brood mare of known capacity is of great value and youngsters of speed who are well engaged can be sold readily at large figures. It is of the greatest importance that the opportunities of earning money should be increased, that stakes and purses with low entrance fees should be greater in number than is now the case. It is of even greater importance that an organization shall be formed of influential and representative men which shall have the power to improve conditions and protect as far as is pos- sible a great enterprise. During the past few years race meetings have been abandoned as a result of an effort on the part of so-called reformers to abolish betting, which is an adjunct to racing. Officials have felt it their duty in uplifting and purifying mankind to prohibit pool selling, and drastic measures have been taken to this end. As a result light harness racing has been cur- tailed, which fact must prove a menace to the breeding interests, for racing and breeding are so closely allied that once the earning capacity of the horse is reduced the less is his value. Whenever a blow is struck at racing the breeder is a greater sufferer than the racing man, for as a rule the former has more at stake and can find no market for the product of his establishment, if there remains no pos- sibility of that product becoming a money earner. Adverse legislation has been felt this year more than any in the past and in Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island and other States those in authority have been extremely active. That racing cannot thrive without some form of betting in connection with it has more than once been proved, and although meetings have been given at which pool selling was prohibited, financial success did not follow; nor can it be expected to in other attempts to race without betting. At Cleveland, the first Grand Circuit meet- ing this year, the attempt, while it was not followed by a severe loss to the association, proved the im- portance that is attached by racing men to the op- portunity of placing their money on the result of the races, and although the attendance was large it is not likely that the Cleveland Association will repeat the experiment. In Rhode Island the Grand Circuit meeting was abandoned as a result of the determined stand on the part of the officials of the State, and until some relief is found harness racing in Rhode Island is likely to be a dead letter. An organization of men of influence whose stand- ing is such as to justify at least a hearing being given to their demands, will, if the proper steps are taken, be able to bring about a better condition of affairs, to pass some form of racing bill which will be satisfactory to the citizens of the States in w-hich it is introduced and to offer suggestions to the vari- ous trotting associations throughout the country, which, if followed, will do away with many of the evils which have caused the activity that has been seen in the ranks of the so-called reformers. An organization of this character could be of incalcul- able benefit to the breeders themselves, if they could be convinced of the importance of abandon- ing old customs and of inaugurating new methods. There is an organization of breeders of draft horses which has done more to educate the men engaged in this industry than the National and American Associations combined have done for the production and development and the racing of the light harness horse. Through its instrumentality conventions are held semi-annually at wilich lectures are delivered n well qualified to speak, and the scientific i eduction of the t>pe of horse which is sought is with extensively. Perfect specimens are ex- I and their perfections dwelt upon, while ini- specimens are shown that their defects may agnized by all. Iu this way the breeders are just what constitutes perfection in a type ey are also shown what serious results follow the use of imperfect animals. The breeders of vari- ous types of cattle follow much the same method of procedure, and it is strange, but nevertheless true, that breeders of light harness horses have done noth- ing to aid themselves in this direction. Among those who attended the meeting at Lex- ington were Sterling R. Holt of Indianapolis, owner of Sidney Dillon and one of the most extensive breed- ers in that State; William R. Allen of Pittsfield. Mass.. the owner of Kremlin and possibly the most extensive breeder of trotters in the world; F. E. Marsh of Prairie View. 111., the owner of Grattan; J. M. Johnson, who succeeded J. Malcolm Forbes as the owner of Blue Hill Farm near Boston; Messrs. Knox and Good of Buffalo; C. W. Lasell of Whitins, Mass.; H, N. Bain, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; Col. A. C. Drinkwater of Braintree, Mass.; David Bonner of Xew York; Frank G. Hall of Boston, together with several secretaries of racing associations and men otherwise interested in the light harness horse. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws and to arrange the necessary preliminaries of the organization. This committee consists of H. K. Devereux. chairman; William R. Allen, Sterling R. Holt, J. M. Johnson, Senator J. W. Bailey, H. N. Bain, R. C. Estill and T. L. Quimby, secretary. Of the men on this committee several are influential not only through their prominence in the horse world, their standing in business, their wealth and posi- tion, but by reason of their political positions. Ster- ling R. Holt has been connected with Indiana politics for many years: J. M. Johnson has been Mayor of Calais, Maine, and is now in the Legislature of that State; Senator Bailey, as everyone knows, is the leader of the Upper House of Congress; H. N. Bain is secretary to Jacob Ruppert. who has been and is a powerful factor in New York politics. That a strong committee can form an organization from which will come results favorable to breeders is no doubt and such an organization is sure to draw the support of every one either financially or sentimen- tally interested in the welfare of the American trotter. KENTUCKY OPINION OF SWEET MARIE. EASTERN HORSE MARKET. In its weekly review of the horse market the New York Commercial of October 15th says: Local dealers are well satisfied with the present condition of the fall trade in the horse and carriage market, which, compared with this season last year, shows a decided improvement. Not only is there a broader and more general demand for both pleasure and commercial offerings than there was last year at this time, but prices as a rule are higher and firmer. In number of sales, too, the business done so far this fall runs far ahead of the same period last year. The demand for standard types of industrial horses is in excess of the supply, which, in a measure, ac- counts for the advanced prices for this class. Last week's business in the city showed a pleasing in- crease over any week since the spring rush closed, which augurs well for a lively trading a little later on in the season. Dealers are arranging to increase their shipments as soon as the cold weather sets in, and are optim- istic as regards doing a heavy business this fall. The condition of the market in New York but re- flects that in in other cities where horses are dealt in largely. Reports from the Chicago market tend to show that there is a general demand for useful horses from all parts of the country, and there has been a heavy buying of all commercial types there during the week. Prices tor Western horses show an advance of from 10 to 15 per cent over prices for the same month last year and a greater number are being made. Steady improvement is noticeable in the auction market, where the sales are being largely attended, and the number of consignments show wide variety. While prices for no one class in the auction market are much higher than they were a month ago, yet the general tone- of the market is firmer. Under a broader demand the number of sales has greatly in- creased, with prices just a shade higher." NEW YORK HORSE SHOW. The premium list for the annual horse show in Madison Square Garden, New York, which will be held during the week beginning November 19th, has some new features this year. The amount offered in prizes is $36,000. It is expected that a number of entries will be made from the other side of the ocean in the regular classes and especially in the international prize of $500 for the best pair to a mail, Deminail. or Stanhope phaeton, for in addi- tion to the money prizes there is a challenge cup to be defended. Other special prizes include the well known Wal- dorf-Astoria cup. which has been bitterly contested in late years; the Hunter cup and the Hotel Mar- tinique plate. In the regular classes the thoroughbreds and trot- ters will be seen as usual, including the $400 chal- lenge prize for stallions and the herd prize. There is also a new class for racers with a record of 2:20 or better, and the Speedway classes have been di- vided, for trotters and pacers. The carriage horses are classified the same as last year and there are about the same classes for tandems and fours. A new class has been made for stallions suitable for getting polo poines, while the horses suitable to be- come hunters, which had no age limit last year, has been changed to admit only horses over five years. 0 Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. One of the pities of the meeting was that Sweet Marie did not lower her record of 2:02. The gal- lant daughter of McKinney made two brave attempts. The first one looked as if she had the deed performed when she broke at the eighth pole coming down the stretch. The next essay she again broke, this time soon after she had passed the half. And in her third attempt, though she finished the mile, she tired so badly in the last quarter as to come three-fourths of a second behind her previous mark. What will be done with Sweet Marie next year can not at this writing be stated. There are no longer possibilities of racing her and it remains to be determined wheth- er she will continue to give her exhibitions against time or whether she will be retired to the stud. She is a mare of wonderfully impressive appearance. Her shoulder development is probably the most re- markable ever seen in a light harness horse, and it is in the shoulder that the power of the harness horse lies. Dan Patch is another notable example to prove this theory. Probably the greatest race of Sweet Marie's life was at the local track when she won the Transylvania over Tiverton two years ago. Both previous and subsequent to that race she had other notable contests with the fast bay gelding, but her race in the Transylvania stands out above them all. It also established records for the great trotting classic which are likely to hold for years to come. It seems scarcely possible that any other winner of that famous race will soon equal the time made in any one of the first three heats of that wonderful duel. — Kentucky Farmer and Breeder. NO TOUTS AT LEXINGTON. One of the great pests of all race tracks are the ''touts." so-called. On the running tracks "touting" has become a regular business, the operators estab- lishing offices in the large cities and spending large sums for advertising. On the trotting tracks the "touts" have not assumed that amount of dignity, but they are to be found at all the trotting meetings of prominence and have, at some of them, become intolerable pests. At Cincinnati they were very much in evidence, so much so that the daily papers regu- larly printed v stories about them. Patrons were greatly bothered by them and no one was immune from their importunities. Their presence is a detri- ment to any meeting, disgusting the casual and the regular racegoer. It is noted with joy. therefore, that at Lexington these gentry were locked up and given the option of leaving town or spending the winter in the workhouse. This is as it should be. There is no excuse for their presence at any reputable meet- ing and any track manager who so desires can easily rid the grounds of them. Secretary Shepard had no trouble at Columbus in keeping them away after the first day, although he had to employ a special private detective to keep them out. Others can follow his example with profit, for nothing gives a meeting such a bad reputation with the general public as these unscrupulous gentry who in times of stress resort to open thievery and highway rob- bery to secure the money they are so diligently in search of. — Western Horseman. A WELL BRED TROTTER. W. J. Lewis, the gelding that won three heats in 2:06% this year, a record of its kind, is not only well bred in trotting lines, but looks his breeding, being a finished nag at all points and especially blood-like around the head and neck. He is by Norval, son of Electioneer, first dam by King Rene, son of Belmont, second dam by Almont. As both Belmont and Almont were by Alexander's Abdallah (probably the best son of Hambletonian) the Lewis horse gets a strong infusion of extra good blood in that line of his pedigree, and another one direct to the head of the Hambletonian family through Elec- tioneer, his grandsire. It has taken Lewis a matter of four years to dem- onstrate his real worth as a trotter, although he beat 2:10 a fraction of a second in 1905, and the important event came about unexpectedly through his regular driver being unable to look after the horse in his Columbus engagement. Lester Murphy, a reinsman who never had pulled a line over the horse, was asked to take him in hand and the first thing he did was to throw away a lot of rigging the gelding wore, with the result that when race day came Lewis was a wild horse for speed and a model for manners. The fast gelding made his three heats at Colum- bus. Last year, in thirteen starts, he won eleven times. o WILLIAM DUNCAN SELLS DIAWOOD. William Duncan, Colusa's well known horseman and handler of fast horses, returned from the north several days- ago where he has had several horses in the northern racing -circuit. One of them was the famous stallion Diawood, formerly owned by E. C. Peart. The Oregon horseman knows a good animal when he sees one and made Mr. Duncan such a flattering offer for the horse that he let him go. Mr. Frank Alley of Roseburg. Oregon, being the purchaser. — Colusa Sun. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. it 'a the best. Saturday. October 27, 1900] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE BLOOD HORSE IN CALIFORNIA. [Capt. Tom Merry in Kentucky Farmer and Breeder.] The discovery of gold in September. 1S48. at Sut- ter's Mill, near Colma. about sixty miles from New Helvetia (now called Sacramentoi. saw California I with a great lot of fine sa es, but no other sort of horses needed in the ordinary walks of life. The earlier immigrants brought in large numbers of males. • a few jacks and some mares of questionable pedigree but possessing at least five- eights of thoroughbred blood in their pedigrees. The ordinary native horses of the Sacramento valley were so low that $30 was considered a fair price for a well broken mare or gelding. You could ride to a man's house and say. "Please let me have a fresh horse, mine is tired." and if he was the average man ot that period he would lead you out a horse in five minutes and ask you into the house for a lunch before you resumed your journey. It might be a fortnight before you returned the horse and claimed your own. In 1851 a small schooner came into San Francisco Bay. ketch-rigged, from Sydney, X. S. W., called the Sea Witch. Among her passengers was an English- man named J. Cooper Turner, who brought with him two bay stallions, a black mare and a gray gelding named Ito. The mare was called Black Swan and she afterwards won a great race of six miles, ridden by Alexander Marshall, for a wager of ten thousand head of Spanish cattle (worth about $4 per headl be- tween Don Pio Pico and Don Jose Sepulveda. the former of whom owned Sarco. who started favorite in the race. Black Swan led by seventy yards to the three-mile stake, where David K. Tidwell held a bucket of water and sponged her mouth out. She was at least two hundred yards behind Sarco when her rider got her going again, but she won by over thirty lengths. As lto was a gelding it makes no dif- ference what became of him. I think I saw him in a dozen races, always winning the first heat and dis- anced before the end of the contest. One of the two stallions was called Chloroform, and he was by Aether, an English horse sent to Australia in 1S46. Aether ran a dead heat with Euclid for the Grand Duke Michael Stakes of 1839, and Euclid also dead-heated Charles XII. for the St. Leger of that year, but the Blacklock horse beat him in the run-off. Aether was also the sire of Black Swan. Chloroform ran only one race and broke down. He was sold in 1854 to Capt. C. M. Weber of Stockton, who never gave him any sort of chance, but he was certainly a blood-like and very beautiful little horse. I find him in the pedigrees of four California-bred horses in the 2:30 list. The other stallion was called Young Muley and was by an imported horse called Muleyson, a son of the great English horse Muley, who is found to- day in the pedigree of nearly every great horse on the English turf. A man named Rynerson kept a road-house between Vallejo and Benicia in 1854, when the latter place was the capital of the State, and I stopped there for a drink while driving over from Napa in company with Steven C. Massett. While there a boy came along with this young Muley and Rynerson halted him for our inspection. As I re- member him, he was a very powerfully made horse, but did not show much quality. It has never been my good fortune to find him in the pedigree of any horse whatever, but you must remember that there were less than a dozen thoroughbred mares in the State at that period, and of them only four had ever been mated. In 1852 Francis J. Dunn, who came out in 1849 from Woodford county in your State and had amass- ed a snug sum of money in his law practice at Ne- vada City, came back across the plains with a drove of forty horses, most of which were sold off imme- diately for business purposes. Those that he re- tained for his own use were as follows: Winnebago, ch. h. by imp. Glencoe out of imp. De- light by Reveller (St. Leger of 1818), from Design by Tramp, she being a full sister to Dangerous, who won the Derby in 1833. On his blood lines this horse should have outbred Rifleman, Ashland, Crichton and every other Glencoe horse ever brought to this State, but he failed to do it. Maid of Athens, by imp. Priam, with a suckling filly named Evandne by her side, by Winnebago. Evadne produced six winners, one of which was a stake horse at two miles. His name was Aleck Barnes, by Belmont, and he covered two miles in 3:39, pulling up. as he led his field by sixty yards. Guadalette, by imp. Glencoe. This mare won several good races in Georgia and Alabama before her purchase by -Mr. Dunn. She was mated with Winnebago, but died ling time. An unnamed mare by imp. Monarch. After Mr. Dunn's death this mare was sold, but was never niaied with any thoroughbred hurst-, so there is no id of any of hei Little John, a bay horse by a stallion of the same name that had been exported to Australia. This horse was imported from Sydne} bj Beale and Capt. J. G. [Sham of the Pacific Mai pany. He died at Fort Tijon in I860, but does not in the pedigrees of any winners here. In 1853 came the in. hat left a lasting mark upun tin- thoroughbred horse of California. It consisted of one stallion and ihn-e mares. Th< lion was Belmont, bred by Garrett Williamson of Springdale. mar Cincinnati. He was a horse 15% hands high, a rich dappled brown, six years old, and possessing as much quality as any horse 1 ever saw. It is impossible to col much better bred horse than this one. His legs were as hard as flint and, while he looked to be a trifle light under the knee, his get were as durable horses as we ever had. Dashaway, one of his sons, won two racers at fifteen years of age, and Pilot, a male line grandson, won three when he was twelve. In addi- tion to getting winners at distances varying from one mile to four, he also got Venture 2:27, lie only- thoroughbred stallion to enter the 2:30 lis got Langford. the first thoroughbred horse foaled in this Staoa and winner of the great $10,000 match run at Sacramento, April 26, 1860, in which he won the first heat in 7:43%, his competitor, Ashland, being drawn. In 1SG1 Lexington headed the list of winning sires in America and Belmont was a good second to him, having been third to Revenue and Glencoe in the previous year. The three mares brought over by Mr. Williamson with Belmont were Liz Givens, by imp. Langford (by Starch out of Peri, dam of Sir Hercules), out of Charlotte Pace by Sir Archy. To the cover of Bel- mont this mare produced four that won at four miles — Langford, Bonnie Belle, Pele and Error, the latter winning a dash race while the three others won at heats. Langford got Thad Stevens and Waterford, the latter winning the only race ever run at two mile heats where all three heats were run below 3:40. Maria Downing, ch. m. 1843, was another of this lot. She was bred by Joseph H. Downing of your city, and was by American Edlipse out of Brown- lock (dam of Red Morocco) by Tiger. This mare had sixteen foals, nine of them in this State and one on the plains. The latter was called Owen Dale and was one of the most magnificent horses ever seen anywhere. He won several races but was beaten in a $5,000 match at Sacramento by Ashland, a Kentucky-bred horse by imp. Glencoe, out of Mary- Belle by Sea Gull. Owen Dale's get came on at the beginning of the war, when business of all sorts was thoroughly stagnated. For all that, only seven of his get were trained and six of them were re- turned good winners. These were Tuansita, out of Molly Rogers by Conflagration; Breckenridge, a win- ner of seven races, out of a mare of unknown pedi- gree; Blue Dale, a winner of six races (including a sweepstakes of $2,220), out of an unidentified mare; Susy B. Moore, a winner up to two-mile heats, out of Susy Hawkins; John Drummond, a winner of four races, and Maggie Dale, out of Margaretia by Lexington, a winner seven times at mile heats. Owen Dale also got several good trotters that failed to reach 2:30 class and as for roadsters, they were the finest in the State. Pilot trotted in 2:35 at three years old and several others beat that figure later on. Reveille was another of Maria Downing's pro- geny. He got a bay horse called Pilot that raced till he was twelve and won in California, Oregon and Idaho. Reveille was killed at the end of his first season. Another of Maria's produce was Miami, who raced for five seasons and won over twenty races. She is found in the pedigrees of Time Maker, a good winner for J. W. Schoor; Lucrezia Borgia, who holds the four-mile record of 7:11, and Borghesi, who won the fastest two-mile race ever run in America when weight is considered. The third mare in the Williamson consignment was Fanny Mostyn by Grey Medoc (dead heat in 7: a", in a four-mile race), out of imp. Fanny Mostyn by Teniers, out of Invalid by Whiskey. This mare was mated with American Boy Jr. (also in the outfit that crossed the plains in 1S53), and produced the mare which foaled Venture 2:27. She also produced two fillies by Belmont— Leonora and Madrona— that won small purses at two and three years at the agri- CUInU Ia856ailr: John C. Hawkins of P.aceryille came back from a visit to Kentucky to the "Old Folks at Home." bringing with him a chestnut stallion named after himself and bred by Mr. J. L. Berryman of Woodford county. For good substance and heavy bone I never saw a horse that I considered a better one to bring to a new country' than this same Jack Hawkins. He was a full brother to a noted winner named Nat Blick. being by Boston out of a full sister to Streshly by Medoc, and resembled the pictures of Boston a good deal more than did Lexington. This was one of the neglected sires of this State and was my ideal of a horse to get hunters. He was barely 15% hands high, but girthed 77 inches in moderate flesh. He got seven or eight winners at heats of one and two miles. Mr. Hawkins sold him to Mat- thew Borland, a butcher doing business in Amador county. I got him some years later, expecting the Williamsons would breed their daughters of Belmont to him, but after their declining to do so sold him to Roswell Sargent of San Joaquin county. Jack was the rd thai trotted aside of an hour, although her record at that distance has since been beaten by Controller. Six of his get trotted heats in and I never saw a horse by Jack Hawkins that was not a good roadster. 1 had one that could trot in The importation of Ashland and Billy Cheatham from Kentucky by Hen. Nathan Coombs of Napa. Both these utter failures as sires. Ash- wo, but was a very shy eatham, whose get had very light I mi. was about as sure a foal i considered Cheatham a thoroughbred horse. The bill of sale of a mare by Mingo, second I third dam by Moses," noth- ing being 1 the Moses mare and no ■ ■:■ two. Thirteen years Dk made its appearance and the Mingo mare appeared as "Lucy" and the Brunswick a h.lmes." I on of a committee to revise the American Stud Book and throw out dozens of mares which got into it inadvertently, i To be Continui SHORTAGE IN MODOC. A large number of horses and mules are now being pastured in the meadows around Alturas. says a dis- patch. They are brought in by dealers who are gathering the animals preparatory to driving them to market. The alfalfa feeding, which is abundant here, also quickly increases of the ani- mals, thus making then: So good has the demand been for the stock that fears are now being expressed that the ranchers of Modoc will not have sufficient work anima: their own use by another year. It certainly looks as though the great surplus of horses that have for many years been a drug in this county would be cleaned out at last. This will give a fine opitortunity to improve the grade of horses here. Albingen is one of the fastest two-year-olds of the season, and he is also about the best looking one. He worked a mile in 2:16*4 at Lexington last week in the snowstorm. He has bad manners, which makes his great speed valueless. Dick Lawrence has been meeting with excellent success with the old California pacer. Rey del Diablo 2:11% of late. He won a good race at Hagerstown recently. In his last six starts he has won four times and won $1,000 in purses. trican Boy 2:26% is dead. He was the sire of forty odd pacers, and one of his daughters pro- Vrgot Boy 2 They say Jack Curry has changed his mind and concluded to winter again in California, where earth- quakes and fires cannot change his optimistic ideas of the great future for the harness horse. While Brenda Yorke. the three year-old pacing daughter of Moko, lowered the world's record for \ to 2:08%, it seems a rather slow mile, com- pared to the three-year-old colt record held by the California bred stallion Klatawah 2:05%, which has stood for several years. It is said the 2:09 of Van Zandt is the world's rec- ord for a sixteen-year-old trotter. Vance Nuckols. Cleveland, has a green pacing mare by Star Pointer which has shown better than 2:10 in her work, and will be staked next season. NOTICE. A regular meeting of the Board of Review will be held at the Murray Hill Hotel, New York, at 11 o'clock a. m.. on Tuesday. December 4th, 1906, in accordance with the by-laws. W. H. GOCHER. Secretary. N. B. — The president authorizes the announce- ment, according to precedent, that either an ad- journed or a special meeting of the Board will be held in the early Spring of 1907, to accommodate those whose convenience or necessities will be served thereby. All communications intended for the consideration of the Board at the December meeting must be for- warded to the Secretary' not later than Nov. 2". and all parties who desire that their cases should be acted on at the Spring meeting should immediately notify the Secretary to that effect. The Board of Review is empowered to act in place of the full Board with the same authority and juris- diction, and at the above meeting will consider busi- ness arising in each and all of the districts. -o— "BEHOVED IN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS." Mr. A. H. Carter of Miller & Carter, wholesale mer- at Dexter, Mo., writes: "Enclosed find $_ send me two bottles "I Quinn's Ointment, i a splint the siz,- tne leg of in Jn twei n of le men who are usin£ Qninn's Ointment. For spavins, windpufts ere I t<-r. Pr lie. deliver? W. B. EDDY 8c Co., Whitehall, N. 1., tain from druggist. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 27, 1906. THE KAISER'S STABLE. Kaiser William has the most luxurious stable in the world. Fritz Morris graphically describes the Dies in the Illustrated Sporting News as follows: One of the most architecturally perfect buildings, in which is fast becoming the architectural center of Europe, is the new imperial stables of the Kaiser in Berlin. The STables stand vis-a-vis to the Schloss. the royal residence, and is an imposing edifice with a long facade toward the Spree and a main drive- in front of the palace. Of His Majesty's St'.u horses, about 300 are stabled in Berlin, and with the carriages, sleighs, harness, saddles and other equine paraphernalia, form one of the most in- teresting show places in the German capital, and a museum second to none in the world. The obtain- a "pass" card from the office of Count Wedel, the Kaiser's master of the horse, is an "open se- same" for the favored stranger, while a small fee, toward a fund for the attendants, gains admission for the general public. After passing through the main gateway, where on gala and fete days two porters stand in their brightest liveries, a large glass covered court is reached, which may be considered the real business and service center of the entire group of stable buildings. Some sections of this glass roof are ar- ranged to open. To the right can be seen the coach houses, in which are carriages for the daily use of the Imperial family and their attendants: on the opposite side of the court are located the spaces with drain floors, where the carriages are washed and cleaned immediately after their arrival from every drive. A door in the rear leads to the driving court, where all the hitching and unhitching is done, and to the left another door opens into the powerful electric elevator, used for carrying the seldom-used vehicles, the gala coaches, to and from the rooms in the second and third stories^ Entering the stable, which lies out toward the Spree, to the right and left of the central passage- way are the individual horse stalls, separated from one another by wooden partitions and occupied, al- most without exception, by brown and black horses; here stand the horses used regularly for driving bv the Kaiser and Kaiserin. Here are the Trakhener stallions, Hungarians. Arabs. English thoroughbreds, American trotters and the famous East Prussians. Xo horse show ever brings together such animals as are to be found in the Kaiser's stalls. Here are the wonderful ponies presented by the Snah of Persia — one brown, the other bay — small, but per- fectly formed animals, with tails which touch the floor. The horses used by the Imperial family stand by themselves; they are four pairs of blacks "for the Kaiserin, sixteen pure white Hungarians for the Kaiser, and three cobs that he alone rides. The second section of this stable, continuing the first one in a straight line, leads to an opening cir- cular riding track, used daily by the Kaiser and his family, when the time schedule permits and when the Kaiser is in Berlin. An incline leads from the court to the height of the first story, where the other half of the horse stable is located, which is also divided into two sections, and here are housed the saddle and carriage horses of the court attendants, the favorite saddle horses of the Kaiserin and the older princes: the ponie's of the younger princes and of the little princess stand in the second sec- tion. A door leads from the middle of the stable passageway to the large winter riding hall, located on the ground floor, and this hall is ornamented with mirrors and artistically wrought iron balustrades. The hall is square and very high, and, like the rooms in these magnificent and monumental stables, is decorated simply in white, for the dignity of the architectural scheme and the enormous dimensions of the room require no ornamentation. The stable for the Kaiser's favorite saddle horses is fitted with special box stalls like those used for race horses, and here stand the horses used for the various fune tions. They are, almost without exception, big, powerful animals, for the Kaiser requires of his horse a good and sure gait, the ability to endure a fast pace for a considerable length of time, and per- fect training. Among the horses on exhibition out in the stable corridor, the old light brown Taurus, now a pensioned veteran, is still shown; he was born in 1S7.6, and was the last saddle horse of Kaiser William I. who rode him as late as 1SS5. Up one flight are the large rooms where the car- riages not used daily are stored. Military order, and discipline is the rule in these rooms as else- where, and the light coming through the large win- dows is dimmed by red curtains. Here are the sleighs, hunting wagons, coupes, and the Victorias without driver's boxes, whose four horses are guided a la Daumont from the saddles. A special section is dedicated to history. There are the sleighs from the time of Frederick I of Prussia, peculiar gilt vehicles, with rich figure ornamentation; there, also is the large sleigh in which the Grosse Kurfurst, "at the head of his troops, undertook to cress the frozen surface of the Fischer Haff. in order to attack and disperse the Swedes who had entered Eastern Prus- sia. Here stand the little carriages, with low. wide iron wheels, in which the gout-troubled Frederick William I. tool; his park drives. Here, in an enor- mous glass case, stands, stuffed and mounted. Zaide," the favorite horse of Frederick the Great w ho rode this gray in the "Seven Years' War." Op- ■o.-.ite stands "Sadowa," ridden by Kaiser William I. ;-.t the battle of Koniggratz. At right angles to the re room in another, encircled by a gallery. and in this room, below, are the gala carriages, the so-called state gala vehicles, with the big driver's boxes, whose gold and silver embroidered cloths are veritable works of wonder in themselves. These carriages are used by the Kaiser and Kaiserin only for special occasions and then they are drawn by eight horses hitched in pairs. In the middle of the carriage room stands the all-gold coronation carriage, a really royal equipage. The last occasion on which it was driven through "Under den Linden" was when the present Kaiserin, as a bride, made her entry into Berlin. The third story of the building is devoted to the harness room, where the harness for ordinary use, for the Kaiser's maneuver rides, and for the gala rides, is kept. Every bit of harness is provided with more or less heavy silver mountings, and is care- fully hung in glass cases: in other glass cases are the silvered metal crowns for the tops of the gala carriages, the thick chenille tassels and the tufts for the horses of the gala carriages, as well as the so-called mane covers, which are part of the har- ness. There are also in this apartment old velvet saddle cover cloths, embroidered in gold and silver, golden, diamond studded, saddles and various capari- sons, which foreign rulers have presented to the Kaiser and Kaiserin. Brilliant splendor and aristo- cratic elegance and simplicity are characters of the harness rooms. The new harness made, but not yet used, for the coronation carriage, is peculiarly mag- nificent and original. Unique in workmanship is a set of harness bought of the Vatican in 1S51. An Oriental saddle, and a set of head harness, a gift from the Sultan of Turkey to the Kaiser, show the skill of the far Eastern worker. Always on hand, and ready for use, is a special set of harness for every purpose, for every vehicle, set up in large glass cases, and each awaiting its occasion to be used. It certainly requires a great mass of material to fill all these cases, but for every occasion the harness room must be ready to furnish the proper set of harness. Thus, for instance, should King Edward visit Berlin, the harness, the panes of the coach in which he rides, the box cloths, all bear the British coat-of-arms, and so for the Czar, the King of Italy, and every other visiting monarch. When a state carriage is sent to bring a foreign ambassador on official business, or representing his sovereign, it also bears the insignia of the country from which he comes. Numerous other presents, like the one already mentioned from the Sultan, find a place in this great museum. There is a rare Troika har- ness from the Czar, and a gorgeous caparison from the time of King Frederick William II. lays claim to historic interest. The "great eagle" harness used in Konigsberg at the old Kaiser's coronation is rem- iniscent of Emperor William I., and is in strange contrast to the more modern "little eagle" harness which the grizzled old soldier gave to his grandson as a wedding present. One of the eases resembles the silver show window in some great silversmith's store, so great is the mass of silver mounted harness, and many contain jockey saddles for vehicles intended to be drawn by horses with outriders, reins, wigs, whips, silver stir- rups, bits and hundreds of other necessary requisites. From one of the carriage rooms a stairway ascends to a gallery, from w~hich a view is had down upon the immense riding course often used by the royal family. To return to the ground floor, the visitor uses one of the huge elevators which has ample room for two carriages, or for more than twenty passengers. The stairways throughout the stables are broad, roomy, airy, light and like everything else, scrupulously clean. The lighting system throughout is worthy of remark. Incandescent lamps are burning in globes of milk-glass in the stable cor- ridor ceiling, and these globes, which guarantee ab- solute safety from fire, are to be found in the other rooms, on the walls as well as on the ceilings. The Kaiser's stables — to sum them up — are prob- ably the best equipped and the most elaborate in all Europe, if not in the world, and well reflect the love for horses in the past of the German Emperor of the present day as well as his predecessors on the throne. o ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. NEW PLAN USES UP THE HORSES. Fowler, Cal., Oct. 22, 1906. Editor Breeder and Sportsman: Will you kindly inform me as to whether the horse Newport has a record or not according to your best references. He is a roan horse supposed to be 22 years old, too old to be of Strathway breeding, and in fact his breed- ing is untraced. He was shipped here from Michi- gan some IS years ago and supposed to have a record made in or about Los Angeles in the neigh- borhood of 2:17 to 2:20 pacing. Can you enlighten me upon the subject or refer me to some one who can. Thanking you in advance, I am Yours trulv, DR. A. J. HULLIXGER. [The Year Book shows that a gelding by the name of Newport won a race at the Breeders' meeting at Fresno. October 3d, 1902. The race was for horses owned by members of the Fresno Driving Club, and Mr. J. H. Egan drove him. He won the second heat in 2:19. and that is his record. He is given as a bay horse in the Year Book, but this may be an error. His breeding is untraced. This is all the information we have of this horse, but probably you might learn more about him from some member of the Fresno Driving Club. — Ed.] "Volunteer." of the Horse Review, winds up his article about the Lexington meeting with the follow- ing: One thing that impressed me very forcibly as Lex- ington was the large number of lame, sore, jaded, sorry, looking race horses that I saw. Never before have I seen so many on a track. Almost without ex- ception they came from the Grand Circuit. It was a fateful commentary on the three-heats-every-heat-a- race system — the "senseless system," as they are now calling it. I bethought me of a few months ago. when the pre-eminent shining virtue of this system, according to its prophets, was that it would save the horses so much, whereas the "1812" system was killing them. It would enable them to race twice a week, and at the end of the campaign they would be fat and happy and calling for more. The reverse has proven true. It seems unneces- sary for me to say "I told you so." A year ago when the three-heat people were raging and maddening over the land I made a few timid observations con- cerning what seemed to me the system's weakness, and remarked that I had seen so many others, each of which had been acclaimed as the regenerator of the turf and savior of the horses and their owners, that I reserved the right of throwing up my hat until the show was over. It was perhaps apparent be- tween the lines that I didn't anticipate any hat- throwing would be necessary. For this temerity the publicity promoters of the system all "took a whack" at me; some of them even abused me round- ly. All of which did me no particular damage — nor does it appear to have saved the system. "What a difference in the morning!" A year ago at Lexington they were talking, preaching, shouting, meeting in convention assembled and resoluting. in its favor; while, incidentally, they were boycotting poor old "1S12." To slightly alter the "familiar quotation," none of these men to-day "knows it but to hate it. or names it but to damn." Every time I said "three heats" at Lexington, some one began to swear. But — 'twas ever thus. There are some horsemen who, as the saying gees, marry the families of horses that thev are breeding; some marry their trainers, who. in their eyes, like the king, "can do no wrong." but the most of them are fickleness personified. This is particularly true of the trainers themselves, who are the people most nearly affected by changes in racing svstems. As a class they are as full of whims, crochets", fads, and fancies as a prima-donna. chasing each other from this to that one with a childlike and jovous inconsistency, alternately amusing and amaz- ing to the student of human nature. With a new racing system they are like a child with a new toy. But alas! — the system, like the toy, is soon broken and something else must be forthcoming to take its place. To-day the paragon of a little year ago is the "senseless system." Let us put it away in the attic with our other broken dolls— for it is too hope- less a case to send to the hospital with our broken- down race horses. "To-morrow to fresh fields and pastures new." An editorial writer in the Breeders- Gazette of Chicago says: "That horses are high and going higher is quite plainly evidenced when one goes afield. Down at the State Fair at Springfield some sales of commercial horses were made that showed the level on which prices now rest. A pair of driv- ing horses, bays, without any action, but looking like fair roadsters able to pull some weight, changed hands for $500 and the pair looked to be sold for about $100 more than they were worth, yet one of the most astute dealers in the trade got them. For a pair of draft horses that were shown in the farm team class $625 was offered by the same dealer and refused promptly. This same dealer seems to think that prices are going steadily upward for some time at least. He does not know, he says, where the end will come, but he says that the consump- tion of horses is so great that the supply, though increased, will hardly go around. For instance, he relates that because wagon horses have been high all summer many farmers have sold themselves short on team power and will have to buy in the spring. He relates that grain is and has been high, hay is scarce and high, and that even if a farmer has to pay $30 or $40 more in" the spring for a horse than he receives now he will be making money by the transaction. He says that next spring there will be such a demand for farm horses of from 1.200 to 1.400 pounds weight that prices will soar into the clouds. He predicts that wagon horses will then sell on a parity with drafters." California's favorite hot weather drink is Jackson's Napa Soda. • The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C, is the Driard. An Australian writer remarks that Blome's de- scription of Flemish horses, written in the seven- teenth century, holds good to-day. particularly as regards their defects. "Take care." wrote Blome. "that the horse is well quartered and short-backed, has straight and sound limbs and trots nimbly and well; that his eyes be good and that he carries a good body. Not but what I would have you ex- amine them at large according to all rules of beauty and goodness, but because the contraries to what I particularly here name are the most frequent and usual faults in these kinds of horses." The Austra- lian writer asks: "How many of these modern Flemish horses are deficient in these particulars? How many there are one can describe as having a good head and neck, hut long in the back, light of loin, with plain, short quarters and not the best of action?" Saturday, October 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN *+*♦« I******************************* ♦♦♦♦♦»»«««»»0»»iW«+»4,w»+4++<, ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt ^*<^**->**<*~><^~>>*<-<*<-:^^^^ GOSSIP FOR SPORTSMEN. A Lucky Bear Hunter. This interesting and new story of the discovery of the big coal vein in the foothills of Mount Baker, which discovery created considerable excitement in Bellingham several weeks ago, is from the Everett Herald: Some men are born lucky, some have luck thrust upon them and some would not recognize a lucky chance if they stubbed their toe on it. So far as can be learned George Armstrong, a filer emnloyed by the Ferry-Baker Lumber Company, does not fit into this category; his appears to be a unique phase of luck that gives the other mentioned kinds cards and spades and then runs under the wire a full length ahead of the entire field. But to tell about Mr. Armstrong's luck: Securing a lay-off from his arduous, though well paid duties some daye ago, he determined Lo go on a hunting expedition up in the Mount Baker district, Whatcom county. There was nothing lucky trans- piring the first few days of his pilgrimage, unless it was rather good hunting and his prowess as a trigger puller. But luck was on its way Toward him, and it landed him in a heap when it di 1 arrive — coming unsought, unexpected and in much quantity. One day — the wind was blowing lazily through the firs and made the sun shine down from the tur- quoise sky like a fairy wedding veil, and all that sort of rot — Mr. Armstrong encountered a bear; bet- ter still, he punctured the animal's anatomy in such a manner that bruin, prior to dying, tore up the ground for yards about while in the throes of disso- lution. When bruin gave up the struggle, his slayer drew near, and was knocked galley west to discover that the bear had uncovered a vein of coal — an out-crop- ping that proved to be thirty feet in width. The coal is of an unusual fine quality of the hard-soft variety, and it is said that Mr. Armstrong has been offered $300,000 by the Canadian Pacific Railroad in exchange for his mineral find. Too Many Bears. Owing to the increase of bears in some of the mountain sections of Tehama county the Supervisors are endeavoring to rid the country of these large animals, which prey upon the stuck industry and have placed a bounty of $5 on bear scalps. They believe that by so doing hunters and trappers will make it a business to seek and kill troublesome bruins wherever found, and that the result will be to greatly lessen the depredations on the cattle and sheep ranches. Game Laws. With the opening of the fall sporting season many sportsmen in all parts of the country are writing to the officials in Washington for information regarding the game laws in the different States. The Agricultu- ral Department has just published some facts on the subject, showing that most of the game laws that were in effect in the United States and Canada in 1905 remain in force, as only fourteen States and eight Canadian provinces held legislative sessions this year. Four of these — Ohio, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Ontario — made no change in their game laws, and the others passed few statutes. The most noteworthy changes were entirely new laws for the protection of game in Mississippi and Prince Enward Island. Mississippi abandoned its old system of separate county laws and adopted a general game law, with provisions uniform through- out the entire State, following the example recently set by Virginia and Tennessee. The provisions of the new Mississippi laws are thoroughly modern, fix uniform seasons, provide for the apointment of game wardens, establish non-resi- dent license, and prohibit all sale and import of game. Prince Edward Island is the latest of the Canadian provinces to adopt modern measures of game protection. In prohibiting all sale of protected game, Mississippi is regarded as occupying an ad- vanced position, as the only other States whose sale laws are so sweeping are Michigan, in the east, and Wisconsin, Minnesota. Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Montana and Arizona in the west. Important amend- ments were made by Massachusetts to its sale laws, one prohibiting sale of imported quail, except in No- vember, and a third prohibiting all sale of prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse. These laws will abolish a market for game illegally shipped from several Western States. Kansas Wants Coast Birds. Oregon is to give great joy to the sportsmen of Kansas. Tired of shooting grasshoppers, the octopus, fren- zied finance and grafters, Kansas wants better tar- gets and the Kansas State Game Warden D. W. Travis, is prepared to meet the demand. A carload of China pheasants will be shipped from Oregon to the Sunflower State within a few weeks, and Kansas will give the birds protection for five years. Rsing China pheasants for export is one of the thriving infant industries of the Beaver State. Game Warden Travis has taken up the matter with Oregon fanciers, and has negotiated for the purchase of 1000 pair of birds. The first figure was $5 a pair, and by the time Mr. Travis had raised that sum the fanciers run the price up to $7.50. This stopped the deal temporarily, but now Kansas wants the pheasants if they cost $5 each. Money for buying the birds is taken from the license fund, and the Eastern counties of Kansas are to be stocked first. The State Senators and Repre- sentatives of that district will designate on what farms the pheasants will be liberated. Four or five pairs of the Chinas will be turned loose at a time, and with rigid laws to protect them for five years the Game Warden hopes to have the Kansas fields as thickly populated with the birds as the farms in Marion, Lane and Linn counties of this State. The Miller Gun Club. Owing to the fact that its Elkhorn slough hunting preserve did not furnish as good shooting during the two winters last passed as its members had hoped for, the Watsonville Rod and Gun Club gave up its lease on the same early this year and resolved itself into what is known as the Miller Gun Club. Nearly all of the former active members of the Watsonville Rod and Gun Club are identified with the new or- ganization and the membership has been augmented by the addition of several new names. The Miller Gun Club has leased 800 acres of land for a term of years at a point a mile from Moss Land- ing and located between Moss Landing and Castro- ville. The property leased belongs to Messrs. Miller. Griffin and others, and is an ideal hunting preserve, including, as it does, a number of fresh water sloughs and lakes. The officers of the Miller Gun Club are: Mr. Mil- ler (one of the owners of the property), president; Geo. P. Martin, vice-president; Geo. A. Sill, secre- tary; E. J. Lee, treasurer. For some time past the work of improving the pre- serve and getting it in shape for the duck hunting season has been in progress. A cozy club house. 18x28 feet, supplied with twelve bunks, has been erected, and a barn capable of housing six horses is a late addition to the premises. The work of putting up blinds and baiting the grounds has been thoroughly done. The bottoms of these fresh water lakes being firm makes grain feed- ing easy. All along the shores of the bodies of water wheat can be seen quite a distance beneath the sur- face. Hunting will be limited to two days each week — Wednesdays and Sundays. Ducks have been coming into the preserve lately in large numbers and great sport is looked forward to by the members of the club. By the time the duck season opened {on October 15th) everything about the preserve will be in first class shape for advantageous hunting. The club house and other features will be strictly up-to-date and the winter months should bring many pleasant hours to the members of ihe club. The Santa Cruz Gun Club has leased adjoining property and will work in conjunction with the Watsonville club in keeping poachers from the hunt- ing preserves. The new organization will begin its hunting career under favorable auspices and there is every reason to believe that it will prove a decided success. Sacramento Sportsmen Want Changes. Since the decision of the District Court of Appeal at Los Angeles, virtually nullifying the power of counties to modify or regulate the State game law, the matter has been taken up by a number of the Game and Fish Associations, and there will probably be a concerted attempt to get several of the ob- jectionable clauses amended by the Legislature this winter. It is generally agreed that dove shooting should not be allowed before August 1st. Mother birds are killed off their nests in great numbers when doves are shot early in July. The second hatching has not attained anywhere near full size until August 1st. The sportsman, of course, has no right to make the fight for a later opening of the season a matter of sentiment. It is wholly a matter of game preserv- ation. There is no more humanity in keeping the young birds alive to make a target of them later on than there is in shooting the old bird and in letting the young ones starve to death. But the man who hunts for the pleasure of slaugh- tering and boasting of a big bag and who despises the vulgar and thoroughly bourgeois pot-hunter, as all are named who killed game for food instead of for sport, insists on venting a maudlin shriek against the barbarism of it. The abolishment of county authority over game laws works a hardship on some localities which a change in the State law could not remedy. For in- stance, in some counties, which are invaded by numbers of campers during the summer, the close season for deer has been extended to keep the game from being slaughtered by outsiders. The opening of the deer season on August 1st prevents the county from reserving the game for itself. The changes in tin- Suit.' |;,v, v. i, >st gen- e the c ■ folio -From October 1st to A I Valley quail— From Februai October 15th. Mountain quail — Prom L5th to S< ber 1st. Ducks— From March 15th I I5tn. -From October 15th to September 1st. Trout — From October 1st to May 1st. D. ;ks Decreasing in Numbers. The Department of Agriculture has issued a report on the distribution and migration of North Am ducks, geese and swans. "Formerly abundant over the whole cf the the report, wa :er fowl are steadily diminishing in numbers. and some species appear to be threatened with ex- tinction in the not distant future. Their value for food is great and they have formed in the past, and for all future time should continue to be a valuable asset and an important source of revenue to the several States which harbor them. The p reserva- tion of the numerous species of ducks, geese and swans is becoming an important matter of legislative enactment, and the present report is intended to furnish information as to present range, abundance and migration of the several species with reference to practical legislation." The sportsmen of the Northwest and many sec- tions of California are fortunate in having a good supply of ducks, but it is evident that they are also diminishing in numbers. It is impossible by legisla- tion to stay the slaughter of a migratory bird. So long as each State makes its own game laws legis- lation will be powerless. All spring shooting of waterfowl should have been prohibited years ago. This State still permits the shooting of waterfowl until February 15th. Big Game of Yukon. D. A. Cameron, ex-manager of the Bank of Com- merce, of Dawson, returned recently from the Stew- art River country after a two-month's hunting trip. He arrived in Dawson in a cance loaded with troph- ies of his chase, among them being immense moose antlers and fine- horns of mountain sheep. Mr. Cameron returned with a string of big game to his credit that any hunter in the world might envy. He had the antlers of seven bull moose, one cf them a monster with a spread of sixty-two inches: ten mountain sheep, all rams, one a record breaker whose horns measure fourteen inches at the base and fifty inches in length following the curvature, and possess a double turn; five bear pelts, three large black ones, one big brown one and a cub, and one wolf. The country is virgin in every respect, and prob- ably will remain so for a great many years, owing to its inaccessibility and the difficulty of getting in supplies. There was not a day that Mr .Cameron did not see game. The total number of moose they saw aggregating more than seventy. "We saw twenty-seven in one day," stated Mr. Cameron in a letter to a sportsman friend, "and I could have killed forty as easily as the number I Q.i get, had I atiy use for them. Upon one occasion we came across a bunch of six moose feeding in a little lake, and we crept close enough to them to get a snaT shot cf the herd. "Sheep were also abundant, more than a hundred being seen at various times. They were hard to get as we had to climb about 6,1 feet to reac^ their feeding ground. We made a camp at timber line and did our sheep hunting from that point. We also got a photo of three sheep taken less than a hundred yards from where they were feeding. "One unusual thing that happened was my killing two magnificent ra us with one shot, though such was not intentional, and I did not know it until ■we came to examine the animals. The sheep were lying on a ledge of rock, one behind the other, and the bullet that struck the one nearer me went clear through him and did duty for the other as well." Annual Meeting cf Sportsmen. The seventh annual meeting of the California Game and Fish Protective Association will be held Friday and Saturday. November 9 and 10. at Mon- terey. As this is a legislative year, the association will take steps to obtainn better protection of fish and game. The programme for Friday evening. No- vember 9. is a> Follows: Open meeting at the theater, to which the public is invited; address of welcome. Mayor of Monterey: reply. H. T. Payne, president of California Game and Fish Protective Association: "The Reason Why," paper to be read by Walter R. Welch: address. Frank H. Mayer; "Fish and Game and Its Relations to Future Generations." paper to be read by H. C. Hall of Corte Madera; address. W. Scott Way. secretary California Audubon Socie- ties. Sunday, Xoveaiber 11. there will be a fish dinner on the beach, under the auspices of the Monterey Bay Fish and Game Protective Association. Game Birds Imported. The capercailzie and black game imported the game clubs of the Provine of Briti have reached their destination, aftei from their native country. The c Victoria and vicinity arrived in goo the officials of the club will lose no tributing them in various sections. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 27, 1906. WITH THE HUNTERS. THE S. F. BULL TERRIER SHOW. of fair weathei tie past has been a fervently blessed condition by the army o ortsmen who have awaited anxious- ly for the co1 ing their initial luck or quail shooting resorts to-day and extremely plentiful in almost district within reach of this city. Quail, while il, are as yet hardly full grown and it would be just as well to let them alone for several weeks. Last Sunday and Wednes- day there was a big delegation of hunters at many gun club preserves. The shooting in nearly every 1, many limit bags being the rule. Quite an army of shooters will leave town to-day. ending to have a full day's sport to- morrow. Advices from the Belmont marsh district state that many limit bags of the rcthsome rail were bagged by a !avge number of hunters out. The ovening day on the Umpire Gun Club preserve at Elkhorn slough brought out thirty-five members eager to enjoy their favorite sport, either shooting - or quail. The capacity of the ponds to accom- modate so many hunts s was severely taxed, in fact, the shooting had to be done in relays so that all present could get a sno ithstandlng nearly udy had good bags, a number of limits falling to the experts. Several members also i iade good bags of quail. J. B. Hauer, who is a clever hunter, "worked" the sloughs and accounted for thirty -seven ducks — a very good bag under the circumstances. J. Peltier bagged twenty-two quail last Sunday. Xothin' Doin' Iverson bagged seventeen fine sprig near Alviso on Monday. George Sylvester and brother. F. Fram. "Schmitz" Schrock and Abner Schniffer, composing the Owl Ball Club, shot, with various results, at Alviso and Newark. The Crow's Nest Gun Club had a good shoot on the club ponds near Alvarado on the opening day. Dr. Hervy. Arthur Lemon, Maurice Schmidt, Claus Schroeder, George Reichmiller and Tony Prior shot a combined bag that averaged twenty fine d icks apiece. The birds were nearly all sprig. Reich- miller has been appointed official tally clerk for the club. One of the best duck shoots reported for the opening day came off at Los Banos. That section is well covered with fresh water ponds and the feed is luxuriant. The result being that thousands upon thousands of birds, mostly sprig, are fat as butter from feeding on the wild buckwheat seed. Many ducks were shot whose craws were abnormally dis- tended with the little black seeds that had been gorged. Mallard were rather scarce, as were teal and spooneys. In that section on the opening day twenty-five of the gun club members were out. These guns were augumented by more than that number of individual shooters. Among the local sportsmen who shot limit bags were George H. T. Jackson, fifty sprig; Ed. Schultz, Pete McRae and R. Ran- dall. G. G. Gauld, shooting on the Ryer Island Gun Club ponds last Monday, had the pleasing satisfaction of bagging 35 sprig and 15 mallards. Dr. Kranz ac- counted for 18 sprig and 5 teal. The Moss Gun Club members also had a good duck shoot. The Point Reyes Sportsmen's Club members have had excellent quail shooting since the season opened. Ed. Bosqui and Harry Golcher shot limit bags on Sunday. Frank Vernon shot the limit on quail and also on snipe in a nearby district. Speaking about snipe reminds us that Dave Thorn had the pleasure of bagging five snipe near Alvarado last Sunday. The "scaipers" were plentiful and, working finely. Dave was without his gumboots, and this prevented his getting the limit. In the vicinity of Napa the first day of the season brought out hundreds of hunters. The marshes be- low town and all about the bay were thick with sportsmen and all day long the "bang, clang" con- tinued. Many returned home with good results to show of the day's sport, but there were many who had to be satisfied with a few and often none at all. The Napa city duck hunters who for years have frequented the marshes about Fly Basin and Shoal Bay and are familiar with the haunts of the web- footed birds report an abundance of game. The hunters who patroled the main land marshes and ponds had poor shooting after the noise of the guns became frequent, for the birds took to the narrow sloughs and there rested quietly for the day. Teal are reported to be unusually scarce, but sprig and mallard in abundance. Some hunters from San Francisco claim there were very few mallards, but the local hunters say there are an unusual large number in the marshes at the mouth of the river for this time of the season. Walter Sink of St. Helena had a fine bunch of ducks with him Monday evening on his way home. Jack Flanagan and Jack Kennedy were about the most successful of Napa hunters, bagging about forty iiirds apiece. Many club hunters who had the benefit of their well-baited ponds and preserves bagged imit The quail hunters also report good sport in the foothills in this county, there being a very large number of quail this season. The one day show of the San Francisco Bull Ter- !lub, held on October 15th. was possibly a bet- ter showing of the breed than would have been made on the original date fixed, April 28th. The catalogue showed a total entry list of 74 dogs to be shown, sold and for exhibition only. of the dogs listed were those of the original entry. There were 45 dogs benched, however, the average cf class and quality being up to the best we have had here in the past and better than at many of our shows. The show was given in a well I and airy hall in the Young Men's Hebrew Association building on Page street. Much credit should be given to the officers and members of the club. Mr. J. C. Bone and Mr. George Flexner, for their strenuous efforts in pulling off the show and thus saving the club from any possible action or inquiry by the Pacific Advisory Committee — it will be remembered by our readers that this matter was commented upon in these columns several weeks ago. Whether that had anything to do with the sudden and spasmodic activity of the club we do not know, at all events there had been nothing heard about holding a show prior to our comment. But that is all ancient history now, the show was held six months after the original date set, it was a good skowr and the president, Mr. J. C. Bone, the vice president. Mr. George Flexner. and the secretary- treasurer, Mr. J. C. Bone, both unanimously ex- pressed themselves in the most courteous terms as being deeply indebted to us for helping them pull off so good a show. Mr. Edmund Attridge, the breeder of Champion Edgecote Peer, a well known local fancier, passca out the ribbons. In doing so he upset several net beliefs holding good in Bull Terrier circles. Mr. Attridge has his type and his fancy and adhered to them, which was his privilege. In placing Edge- cote Pete first in puppy dogs, the Stockton winners. Sukwood Surprise second and Englewood Vanguard third, he placed the Stockton winner of first below Stiletto Ke Merrilies II. and Ch. Meg the dog he beat. Edgecote Pete is a fine looking dog all over, with a well finished head and long muzzle. It struck us. however, that Vanguard has an eye not so full and stands better behind. Van- guard certainly has a cleaner lip and muzzle than Silkwccd Surprise and is better finished in front and shoulders. Surprise has a butterfly nose, and this fault, it was, that kept him behind two dogs at least in the Stockton show. Silkwood. three letters in puppies, beat Surprise at Stockton. Bill, h. c, whilst a good looking dog, struck us as being a bit short in muzzle and wide in skull. Novice dogs was a repeat. There were 29 entries listed in the class, including the whole puppy class listed, 13. Eighteen dogs were in the ring. Limit dogs (over 30 pounds) showed a list of 33 entries, including the 27 entries in puppy and novice classes, of these IS dogs were taken into the ring. E. Pete and S. Surprise were again one, two. Wood- lawn Earon w~as placed third. Patsy, v. h. c. and E. Vanguard, h. c. Baron was bea:en by Vanguard and beat Surprise at Stockton. Patsy, while being a clean finished, light built dog, has a swan neck and lacks the bone and substance of Baron, nor did he pass him in head qualities. In open dogs the catalogue listed 29 dogs, includ- ing Ch. Edgecote Peer (which dog was tnen in the East). Sixteen dogs came into the ring; the awards were the same as in the previous class, a repeat naturally. E. Pete was then given the tri-color with S. Sur- prise reserve. What dogs were absent we could not determine from the judge's book when we consulted it. i wo puppy bitches, Englewood Blossom first and Lindy second, were easily placed. Silkwood Frisco was absent. Novice bitches had 19 entries listed. Hawthorn Bell first, E. Blossom second, Hawthorn Queen Lil- lian third, Edgecote Beauty, v. h. c. and Hawthorn Betty, h. c. Limit bitches (30 pounds or under), 10 entries listed, including 3 new entries. — Hawthorn Snow Flake first, Hawthorn Queen Lillian second. Wood- cote Princess third. Silkwood Marguerite was not in the money in this class. In limit heavies. Hawthorn Bell again went first over E. Blossom. Flexner's Queen Bess, Edgecote Beauty and Hawthorn Betty in the order named. Thirteen entries in the class, three of these new dogs. In open bitches Edgecote Queen Bess, a litter sister to Ch. Edgecote Peer, was placed over Ch. Meg Mer- rilies II. Mr. Atcridge is quoted as stating: "I placed Edgecote Queen Bess over Meg for the rea- son that I considered Bess better in body and better in fore-face and under-jaw. Meg is long in body and is now a bit dish-faced." Meg is the younger of the two, and was in good shape; she certainly is better in back, loins and hind-quarters than Bess. In head qualities it is debatable wrhere she gives way to Bess who, by the way. is a very good one. Meg is not dish-faced by any means. Ch. Edgewood Jean II., looking in good fettle and shape, third, was followed by Hawthorn Bell and Snow Flake for the letters. Winners bitches were in the order given in open bitches, one. two. Nineteen entries were listed in the open class, three of these new ones, and they were the winners. The non-winners and selling classes were placed in accordance with the wins in other classes, and between themselves, about right. In going over the catalogue listings there is shown a total of 235 entries, including eight dogs entered for exhibition only. The entry was a very liberal one and reflects much credit upon the energy dis- played by the club officers and members, notwith- standing there was only 45 dogs benched, which In itself is a good showing. In going over the cata- logue again we find that over 50 per cent of the dogs listed were directly bred by Mr. J. C. Bone. Mr. George Flexner or Mr. Attridge. J. J. Sparrow's average counted up about 10 per cent- Awards. — Puppy dogs. — 1, W. J. Tiernan's Edge- cote Pete. January 14. 1906, E. Attridge breeder, by Edgecote Baron- Edge cote Lady; 2, J. Cawkwell's Silkwood Surprise, February IS. 1906, J. J. Sparrow- breeder, by Croydon Czar-Silkwood Peggy; 3. Englewood Kennel's Englewood Vanguard, October 15. 1905. owner breeder, by Bonnybred Stilette-Silk- wood Venus, v. h. c; Miss Jennie Crocker's Silk- wood, December 12, 1905, J.I. Sparrow, breeder, by Crcydon Czar-Ch. Edgewood Jean 11.; h. c. Mrs. F. W. Kelly's Bill, November 25, 1905. owner breeder, by Edgecote Joe-Edgecote Queen. Novice dogs. — 1, Edgecote Pete; 2. Silkwood Sur- prise; 3, Englewood Vanguard; v. h. c. Silkwood, h. c. Bill. Limit dogs (over 30 pounds) and open dogs. — 1, • dgecote Pete; 2, Silkwood Surprise; 3, Mrs. Chas. P.eid Thorburn's Woodlawn Baron, December 30, 1003, J. Bradshaw breeder, by Bloomsbury Baron- Newmarket Queen: v. h. c. Mrs. Horton T. Phipps' Patsy, particulars unknown; h. c. Englewood Van- guard. Wi nners dogs. — 1 , Edgecote Pete ; res. Silkwood Surprise. Puppy bitches. — 1, Englewood Kennel's Englewood Blossom. October 15. 1905. owner breeder, by Bonny- bred Stilleto-Silkwood Venus; 2, Mrs. F. W. Kelly's Lindy. November 25, 1905, owner breeder, by Edge- cote Jce-Edgecote Queen Bess; absent. J. I. Spar- row's Silkwood Frisco, February 18. 1906, owner breeder, by Croydon Czar-Silkwood Peggy. Novice bitches. — 1, Mrs. J. C. Bone's Hawthorn Bell, July 2S, 1904, E. Attridge breeder, by Blooms- bury Baron-Edgecote Bess; 2, Englewood Blossom; 3. Mrs. Geo. Flexner's Hawthorn Queen Lillian. July 4, 1905, J. C. Bone breeder, by Hawthorn Frisco- Hawthorn Snow Flake; v. h. c. M. Wiener's Edge- cote Beauty. March, 1905. E. Attridge breeder, by Edgecote Joe-Edgecote Queen: h. c. J. G. Cranfield's Hawthorn Betty, August 11, 1905, J. C. Bone, breeder, by Edgewood Baron-Hawthorn Magnet. Limit bitches (30 pounds or under). — 1. J. H. Goldsworthy's Snow Flake, January 2S, 1902, J. C. Bone, breeder, by Ch. Banjo-Hawthorn Torpedo; 2. Haw;horn Queen Lillian; 3. Tom Dillon's Woodcote Princess. July 1905, Phil Fay, breeder, by Mose- Woodcote Empress. Limit bitches (over 30 pounds). — 1, Hawthorn Bell; 2. Englewood Blossom; 3, Geo. Flexner's Flexner's Queen Bess. May 13, 1904. owner, breeder, by Croy- don Czar-Silkwood Kentucky; v. h. c. Edgecote Beauty; h. c. Hawthorn Betty. Open bitches. — 1. Mrs. F. W. Kelly's Edgecote Queen Bess, July 20. 1903. E. Attridge. breeder, by Bloomsbury Baron-Edgecote Queen: 2. Mrs. Chas. Reid Thorburn's Ch. Meg Merrilies IL, June 19, 1904. J. I. Sparrow, breeder, by Croydon Czar-Newmarket Jean: 3. J. I. Sparrow's Ch. Edgewood Jean II. , No- vember 6. 1900, H. H. Simpson, breeder, by New- market Duke-Edgewood Jean; v.h.c. Hawthorn Bell; h. c. Snow Flake. Winners bitches. — 1, Edgecote Queen Bess; res. Ch. Meg Merrilies II. Non-winners, dogs and bitches. — 1, Silkwood Sur- prise; 2, Patsy; 3, Silkwood; v. h. c. Hawthorn Bell; h. c. Edgecote Beauty. Selling class ($50). — 1. Englewood Blossom: 2. Snow Flake; 3, F. E. Miller's Venoma Bell; v. h. c. Mrs. E. Lacrin's Kentucky Lancie, April 19. 1905, Geo. Flexner, breeder, by Edgecote Figaro-Silkwood Kentucky: h. c. W. H. Richardson's Rowdon Billie, November 15, 1905. E. Attridge. breeder, by Edge- cote Joe-Edgecote Nell. Special Awards. — Best novice dog or bitch, Edge- cote Pete. Best puppy, dog or bitch, Edgecote Pete. Best novice, opposite sex to winner of trophy for best novice dog or bitch. Hawthorn Bell. Best conditioned dog or bitch, Patsy. Best open bitch (under 30 pounds), Snow Flake. Saturday. October 27, 1906.] DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Mr. Wm. Bay returned to this city la a trip to New York and other 1'. Mr. Hay was gone five weeks and while East he pur- chased a large stock of goods and is now e in business at 1344 Van Ness ave lue During his stay in New Yoi issed over to Scotch Plains. N. J., and enjoyed a very pleasant visit with Rev. T. Moore Smith. He was show the latter's Irish Water Spaniel kennels, where he saw sixteen young ar.d old dogs. Rev. Smith was so well jdt-ased with photos Mr. Hay showed him an I also with what he had heard of some Coast dogs, that he bought two puppies — they a-e not whelped yet however. Mr. Hay will pick two out anil send them on to Xew Jersey as soon as his hitch has another litter. These youngsters will be shown in the East eventually if ail gaes well. While not decrying the merits of dogs of this bree saw East. Mr. Bay is confident our dogs will heat the Eastern ones. Ch. Rowdy Girl recently whelped four dog pup- The Gossoon. They are all sold Mr. Bay says. Dublin, a fine young bitch by Ch. Our Cha Rowdy Girl has been served by The Gossoon. Ch. Hampton Promise, a good sire in his day. has gone the way of all good dogs. The California Transportation and Improvement Company are vouchsafed the thanks of a number of exhibitors at the Stockton show for the many courtesies extended in going up the river and re- turning to San Francisco on the steamer C. It. Peters. Purser Blotcher looked after the comfort of everybody and gave orders that the dogs were to be properly accommodated also. The beat was held until 10:30 on Saturday evening for the dog show people, a concession that was appreciated. Somebody o:-i a Bean City paper will be good some day. when he gets through kicking himself, after he finds out he has been an egregious — lemon! The ■'official" picture of the "man who keel straight" and the other man. carries no con with it — to those in the know, other than that the does not produce the whole lemon crop. The other fellow always was an adept in working some- It is reported that the Southwestern Kennel Club will hold a show in Los Angeles next February. In various parts of Washington State the killing of deer hounds has been so persistent that many hunters now refuse to take good animals into the woods. Re- cently two fine hounds belonging to Senator Palmer of King county were poisoned on Hood Canal, and Land Commissioner Ross also lost a splendid animal. Last week a hunting party in King county took a night's lodging with a farmer near Novelty. During the night they heard shots and after a hurried search discovered that their dogs had been killed. They trailed the parties who did the killing and are in possession of their names. It would not be surprising if arrests follow. The leading spirits of the State Game Association ars have advocated the passage of laws pre- venting the use of hounds in the chase for deer. In the numerous bays and inlets of the Sound, thickly fringed by cedar and fir forests there are hundreds of miles of deer trails that lead to some small brook- let where the deer go for water. The members of the Game Protective Association say they will again urge the Legislature to prevent the hounding of deer and will bring the matter Jv to the front at the next Legislature. They claim that in a few years one of Washington's chief attractions would be the plentitude of deer in the forests, but that if the present law stands the game will be exterminated. The plains meeting on the Haggin ranch outside of Sacramento. Sunday October 21st. promoted by leashmen of the Capital City, provided some excel- lent sport. A large crowd was on hand. Many San Francisco coursing men took advantage of thi sion and journeyed with their strings to Sacramento. The stake was left unfinished, owing to the number of long courses during the day. The four remaining itnds in the stake were Zira. Lady Kelp, Wau- banauhkee and La Rosa. Judge John Grace was in the saddle and his decisions thoroughout the day gave entire satisfaction. Jim Grace handled the slips. The running proved a severe strain on the visiting dogs, as they were not used to the hard ground, which greatly affected them. However, three of the dogs left in at the finish were Frisco performers. L. Lagomarsino's La Rosa. E. Preston's Lady Kelp and - Sharman's Waubanauhkee. James Hurley, who made the journey to the Capital City, declares it was a reminder of the good old days when the leash men used to make their annual journey to course on the Merced plains. The feature of the day's running was the meeting of the veteran courser, Sacramento Boy. and Dixon Boy in an exhibition race. Sacramento Boy ran a grand race for an old dog. and after he had run down his jack, which had carried him over several miles of ground, he was roundly cheered. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN The Bulldog as so,- n to-day is g distinct testimonial to the advantage of shows for non-spoi i '> how ental exhibitiona have proved to I an 1 ■ '■ of in- atherlng ol Bulldogs hold re- cently a hundred and fifty of which w.i and 1 He til' I the I- a ling feature I idly and c ed with what it •>r-ace- ful life which the national d ■vise. o Fly-Fishirg For Salmon. long in the Cowlchan River. Haggard Dyne also had exc illei ■ad in ihe same place. The old done well this year, and tie- spring salmon are run- ning heavily at present. In a letter to a friend in Victoria. Colonel Hag- gard di and sport he had as folio I killed a twelve-pound spring salmon on a fly yesterday, on a red consisting of only two joints! A large rail a off, so [ went on - with the two bottom John ■ and killed the big fish. I was anchored at tli bad to unscrew my landing net off the handle, and I and gel up the —ail while playing the fish. But I gaffed him all I was in the stream just opposite Gillespie's, and the fly I used was a Durham Ranger. hole show was rather a notable performance and luckily I kepi my wits. Alter I hooked the fish I shouted out loudly to Mrs Haggard up in the house. She came down to thi see Ihe fun, but had no boat to come out in an 1 hand with the mixed up business of the landing net. gaff and anchor. So I had to see what I could do alone, just as I had to when I hooked and killed the seventeen-pounder recen ly. Bui this fish took the fly splendidly, with a tremendous splash in the stream, and the fly went well home in his upper jaw. He jumped about eight times and. as my gu was very fine, my heart was in my mouth al jump, especially as I was particularly anxious to kill a really good Cowichan salmon 1 1 mean one that is not a Use) on a fly. It is so much the fashion for people to say that the British Columbia salmon don't take the fly that I am very pleased to have seen for myself, and thus be able to say in the 'Field' that they do. Major Bradley-Dyne got a .ound steelhead in the same place to-day.' Coi.thern California Anglirg Club. Numerous signatures to thi membership of tlie Southern California Rod and Reel Club are being obtained and it is hoped to have 51 ) when the charter list is closed on tie- nlghl of Oc- tober 31st. It will cost twice as much to com-- in after that da The State convention of the California Fish and Game Protective Association, of which the Red and R- el On!) is an auxiliary member, will be held at erey, November 9 and 10, and the following delegates have been chosen to attend: H. T. Payne. J. F. Jones. E. E. Salver. E. L. Hedderley. F. E. Knapp, and H. SI The Southern California delegation will be es- i ive in advocating proper legislation against close-in shore-seining, which is having a det- rimental effect on the south coast fishing and which has resulted in the needless slaughter of tons of fish caught too small to tie of value. Bait legislation is also needed. Many Hunters Licensed. Hundreds of Portland sportsmen have within the pasl few weeks aken to the woods, if the number ol hunters' licenses issued by Deputy County Clerk aything. Sir: of the year ises in all have been issued, and a very large proportion of these were given out within the pa s The license to hunt in Oregon cos lents Si. Persons from other States have to pay $10 for the pi. z:iege. The money is devoted to the ep r ol the State game laws. TRADE NOTES. What the Single Trigger Can Do. At Coronado Beach, California. 16th, Jr. Wm Cltyton of Kansas City. Mo., defeated Mr. Gus Knight, the California live bird champion, in a 100 live-bird match. .Mr. Clayton used his Smith Automatic Ejector fitted with the Hunter One-Trigger and the report says that the birds were the fastest ever trapped on the Coast. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal place to spend ynur summer vacation. ll The New Winchester High-Power Rifle. -nt mad'- by lie- Winchester Re- ; ms Co. alv : n and anything new that this well known com- likely to rei sent tie- latest ideas in thi ammunition line. It is tie with • about their new self-loading rifle, which is known as the Wnlcl have the "The i lie Winch nd .35 for a gun of the trtrldge Bulb- ing. This has led us to offer 1907. This gun s] ler, 181 ' 1 feet !i pine al patched ii soft-point nail in size, it is very can he ded for use in hunting the largest ii lia- self-loading prin- ciple, which Is verj Blmple and strong, and has demonstrated Its al -sand durability e in the hands of. The new rifle is very neat am Ive in appear- no other on the market having such symmetry, and beauty of outline. It holds six shots, five of which are leaded into the magazine, which is detachable and can ■"■ Insi rted in 'he gun i. much n and handier than those that must he loaded with the bolt open. Fxtra magazines can be car- ins of which very rapid and continuous firing can he done. This style of loading won all irizes at the recent National Matches at Sea 11 is ejected from the side. There are no moving projections on the outside of the gun to cause trouble, and no screws to shake loose. The barrel is stationary like that of any ordinary gnu. and the sights are attached directly to the barrel. It has a simple take-down di which allows the gun to separate into two portions. the sock and action being in one part and the bar- rel and receiver in the other, making it ve. . to clean. The rifle has a 20-inch nickel steel barrel and a handsome pistol grip stock, and weighs about i ill l.o ready for the market in the early part of December." A New Remington. An Autoloading Repeating Rifle which will knock down the biggest game and keep it down is at last offered by the Remington Arms Company. I resents the best and latest inventive genius of John Browning, "the father of American small arms." Its cartridge having higher velocity and heavier bullet J or .35 self-loading, is much more powerful, delivering a blow of stunning force. Like the Remington Autoloading Shot Gun it utilizes its recoil to eject, re-lcad and cock the arm. thus reducing the "kick" on the shoulder. It is a five-shot and the cartridges are intro- duced into the gun in clips of five, which is the I'as.i-st loading system known and the one used in practically all Government arms at present. It is absolutely safe, having a solid breech and locking devices. The breech is locked by a turning bolt which allows the use of high power cartridges. The pull is extra light and the gun will not jar i present this gun is made in .35 caliber Rem- ral fire rimless cartridges with a 200- grain bullet and a velocity of ah et per second. Later the gun will be furnished in the following calibers: .25. .35. .30-30. .32 special. I'sed either as a sintrle shot or a repeating rifle this gun will be found most effective, weighing about 7% pounds with 22 inch barrel only, of "take-down" listed at $30, subject to dealers' discount. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Xapa Sod*. Peters Points. At the military matches at Sea Gin. N. J.. Auugust 24th to September 6th, many of the best scores were made by Western men. who are rapidly coming to the fore and sharing the honors with the Eastern contingent Probably the- most notable record made individual shooter, either East or West, was Major E. G. Chase of Minnesota, who made a straight run of eleven bulls-eyes at one thousand or Chase is to he complimented upon this remarkable holding, but it is safe to say that. even with his ability, he could not have made any such record but for the fact that he used Peters ammunition. The results of these recent military matches simp- ly prove to the uninitiated what has been known for some time by those who keep in touch with the situ- viz: That Peters ammunition as now manu- al by the Peters Cartridge Company of Cin- that of any other manufacl either in the United States or Euro f-ipal requisites of first-class rifle and revolver ammunition are: 1st — Accuracy, comprehending under this gi the proper charge of powder, weight of bullet, manner of loading, cleanliness, etc. Reliability, meaning thereby absenci and general efficiency. 3d — Uniformity, a most necessary qui gives the shooter confidence I shoot alike. In all these points, as well as in the details, Peters cartridges have been ton THE BREEDER A N t> SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 27, 1906. ! THE FARM f •»**i* *t* *i* *j* **• •»* *«* *i* *i* *!• •i**!* *i* *i* *5* *»* *i* *j* *** '***♦* •j********?' CHURNING. Of the numerous styles of churns upon the market, there is none better for the small dairyman than hte bar- rel churn. Before adding the cream, the churn should be scalded with hot water and then rinsed with cold water, says Jersey Bulletin. This will freshen the churn and fill up the pores of the wood with water so that the cream will churn in from thirty to forty-five minutes. Strain the cream into the churn, as this removes the possibility of white specks in butter, which usually consist of card or dried particles of cream. The amount of color to be added is determined by the demands of the market. Color the butter to suit your customer. Butter should be churned until the granules are about half the size of a pea. "When larger than this it is dif- ficult to remove the buttermilk and distribute the salt. When smaller, some of the fine grains are liable to pass with the buttermilk. When the granules have reached the right size cold watfer should he added to the churn to cause the butter to float. Salt will answer the same purpose. The churn is now given a few revolu- tions and the buttermilk drawn off. After the buttermilk has been thor- oughly removed, cold water is added to the butter, and the churn revolved a few times. This amount of washing usually suffices. As soon as the wash water has drained away, add fine dairy salt at the rate of about one ounce per pound of butter, and re- volve the churn eight or ten times to thoroughly distribute the salt. Where only a small amount of butter is made, the butter may be worked with a ladle in the churn. For larger amounts it is desirable to have a sep- arate worker. TO CURE HOOF WOUNDS. A strict antiseptic treatment of wounds in horses' hoofs caused by nail pricks and other similar injuries has been found the most beneficial of any yet tried by the South Dakota experiment station. The method con- sists of paring away the horn of the hoof from the affected part until the blood oozes out. Then the hoof should he thoroughly washed out with a solution of bichloride of mercury at the rate of one part to 500 of water. After this is done, absorbent cotton saturated with the same solution should be applied to the wound and the whole hoof packed in cotton and surrounded by a bandage, which can be kept in place by a coat of tar. In this way filth is prevented from com- ing in contact with the wound. The original operation should be perform- ed by a veterinarian, but the subse- quent treatment can be supplied by the average farmer. All that is nec- essary after the first dressing is to pour a little of the solution of bi- chloride of mercury on the cotton that projects from the upper part of the bandage. The cotton will absorb enough of the fluid to keep the wound moistened and hasten the healing pro- cess. If such a remedy is not adopt- ed soon after the horse is wounded, the owner runs a serious risk of los- ing the animal, either through blood poisoning or lockjaw. BIRDS THAT PAY. Some hens are not worth their keep, others produce enough to cover the cost of their handling. The hens that pay are those tnat more than meet the expense of money and time neces- sary to make them worth while. There are three classes of hens and the last is the one we all desire and the one we can all have if willing to pay the cost. What is necessary to own birds that pay? It takes more than money to do this. You can buy birds that pay, but it is another thing to have them pay you after you own them. Not only must you have the right kind of hen, but you must use time and thought in caring for her to make her o£ the "paying kind." The paying hen is usually hatched from a paying strain. The paying hen that comes out of a flock of good-for- nothing birds is seldom met and not worth hunting for. It takes born hen sense to produce a flock of paying hens. It takes a very little neglect to send this flock back to the class of non-paying birds. Paying birds are a delight to the eye. You like to show them to your friends, and linger in your description of what they are and what they have done for you. This class of birds — be- cause they pay — received thought and attention from you. You gladly take good care of them; you are willing to properly mate and feed them; you look for fresh blood to improve your flock. Paying birds never make up a large part of your flock when you sell the cream of your chicks every year. Money-making flocks are madeup of the best you raise, always letting the second quality go to the market. Paying birds live in houses free from vermin and supplied with pure air and water. They get feed that is needed to bring the profit to the prop- er point. Cheap feed — because it is cheap — never helped to produce the paying hen and kept her running to the nest. Hens that pay can be yours if you are willing to do your part. Hens that more than pay splendid profits are what the world is asking for, is looking for, is demanding. Are you going to be among the breeders who will fill the orders for this kind of birds? — Exchange. Warranted to Give Satisfaction. Gombault's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Curb, Splint. Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and other bony tumors. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. IAa a Human Remedy for P.heumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat, etc., it is invaluable. Every bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is Warranted to give satisfaction. Price $1,50 per bottle. Sold by drugpists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, witn full directions for its use. E^"Send for descriptive circulars, testimonials, etc. Address : The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0. FOB SALE OB LEASE. The well known stallion Milbrae 2:1-6% and his two brothers. Portola and Menlo Boy. Milbrae is a handsome seal brown, 16 hands high and weighs 1,190 lbs., a horse of excellent disposi- tion, splendid conformation and pos- sessed of great power and beauty. Mil- brae is sired by Prince Airlie, he by Guy Wilkes 2:15%, great grand sire Geo. Wiles 2:22. first dam Fearless by Fallis 2:23, second dam Jean Perault by Signal. For further information ap- ply to P. HC. McEvoy, Menlo Park, Cal. HIGH GRADE RACE OB BROOD MARE AND FILLY FOR SALE. Athene 2:22 — Bay mare 6 years old by Dexter Prince, dam Athena 2:15% by Electioneer. Record of 2:22 made at Woodland Breeders' Meeting, and with little training has much speed. In foal to Kinney Lou. Also Lulu X. — Bay yearling filly by Kinney Lou, dam Athene. Entered in Pacific Breeders' Occident and Stanford Stakes. Is very promising. Inquire of Jno. S. Phippen, Trainer, Mayfield, Cal., or A. Morris Fosdick, Owner, 1964 Estrella Ave., Los Angeles. Handsome Two-Year- Old Stallion For Sale Sired by a speedy son of Cupid 2:18 (full brother to Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:5S%. etc.), dam Flossie by Cornelius (sire of several), son of Nut- wood and Jennie T. 2:26% by Echo; second dam sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- oughbred). This is one of the largest, handsomest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beauti- ful bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price $275. Cheap for the money. Address SACRAMENTO STOCK FARM, 513 Devisadero St., San Francisco. Duck Season Js On! Get in and get your share First get your outfit of us Largest Line of Guns Cartridges and Supplies BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk F. R. Hitchcock, President H. P. Whitney, Vice-President Andrew Miller, Secretary and Treasurer THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATION For the Improvement of the Breed of Horses. Office— The Windsor Arcade, 46th St. and 5th Ave. New York City Race Course — Saratoga Springs, New York Stakes for 1908=1909 To Close Monday, November 12th, 1906 THE SPINA WAY (For Fillies) $10,000 For Foals of 1906. Run in 1908 FOR FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD, FOALS OF 1906 — By subscription of $5 each, the only forfeit if struck out by November 1st, 1907. If left in after November 1st, 1907, a further subscription of $45 each; and if left in after May 1st, 190S, a further subscription of $50 each. Starters to pay $150 addi- tional. The Saratoga Association to guarantee the gross value of the race to be $10,000, of which the second horse shall receive $1,000 and the third horse $500. The Nominator of the Winner to receive $500 out of the Stakes. Winners of a race of the value of $5,000 to carry 3 lbs. extra; of two of $5,000 or one of $7,500. 6 lbs. extra. Non-winners of $2,500 allowed 4 lbs.; of $1,000, 7 lbs. By filing with the Saratoga Association on or before November 1st, 1907, an accepted transfer of the engagement in this Stake, the Nominator will be released from further liability. Five and a Half Furlongs. THE HOPEFUL (Estimated) $30,000 Produce of Mares Covered in 1906. Run in 1909 By subscription of $10 each, for the produce of mares covered in 1906, the only forfeit if struck out by November 1st, 190S. If left in after No- vember 1st, 190S, a further subscription of $50 each; and if left in after May 1st, 1909. a further subscription of $100 each. Starters to pay $250 ad- ditional. The Saratoga Association to add $5,000. The second horse to re- ceive $2,000, the third horse $1,000, and the owner at time of entry of the mare producing the winner $1,000 out of the Stakes. Colts, 122 lbs.; fillies and geldings, 119 lbs. Winners of two races of $3,000 or one of $5,000, to carry 3 lbs. extra; of two of $5,000 or one of $9,000, 8 lbs. extra. Horses not hav- ing won $2,500 allowed 4 lbs.; of $1,000 7 lbs. If a mare in this Stake drop her foal before the 1st of January, 1907, or if she have a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is void. By filing with the Saratoga Association prior to November 1st. 190S, an accepted transfer of the produce, with its engagement in this Stake, the original Nominator will be released from further liability as to the engagement of the produce. Six Furlongs. THE RULES OF RACING, adopted by the Jockey Club, govern all races run under the auspices of the Saratoga Association. Entries to either or all of the races advertised in this Blank will he re- ceived only with the understanding, and on the agreement of the sumsciiber, that the provisions of Racing Rules 42 and 43 (hereto appended) form a part of and govern the contract;: "Rule 42. Every person subscribing to a sweepstakes, or entering a horse in a race to be run under these rules, accepts the decision of the Stew- ards on any question relating to a race, or to racing. "Rule 43. At the discretion of the Stewards of The Jockey Club, or of the Stewards, and without notice, the entiies of any person, or the transfer of any entry, may be refused." Andrew Miller, Secretary and Treasurer, 46th St. and 5th Ave., New York, N. Y. Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1S92. Every horse owner who values his stock should constantly have a supply of it on hand. It im- proves and keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your grocers or dealers for it. Positively cures Colic, Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co., C. P. Kertel, Prea., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal. CRABBET ARABIAN STUD CRABBET PARK, THREE BRIDGES and NEWBUILDING3, SOUTHWATER. SUSSEX, ENGLAND. The largest breeding stud of Arabian horses in the world. The conditions under which these horses are bred at Newbuildings produce a type unrivaleed for quality and hardiness. The unique knowledge of the breed gained by the owners in Arabia enables them to guar- antee purity of blood of the choicest strains, some of which are now extinct in the East. Stallions and mares con- stantly supplied to breeders throughout the Colonies and on the Continent. A few msires suitable for polo, hacks and quiet in harness generally for sale. For further particulars address GTJTT Carleton, Manager, Carpenters, Southwater, Susses, En gland. Saturday, October 27. 190fi.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Money Paid at the Wire Open to the World Los Angeles Harness Horse Association Arizona Territorial Fair PHOENIX, ARIZ. November 12th to 17th, 1906 Entries Close November 1st, 1906 Meeting Nov. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1906 Entries Close Thursday, Nov. 1st, 11 P. M. TUESDAY, NOV. 20th. No. 1 — 2:15 Pace No. ,2 — 2:15 Trot S500 . 500 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21st. No. 3 — 2:10 Face No. 4 — 2:19 Trot . .S500 , 500 THURSDAY, NOV. 22d. No. E — 2:09 Trot $1,000 No. 6 — 2:25 Pace 500 No. 7 — 2:50 Pace (novelty) 300 FRIDAY, NOV. 23d. No. 8 — 2:12 Trot $500 No. 9 — 3:00 Trot (novelty) 300 SATURDAY. NOV. 24th. No 10 — 2:06 Pace $1,000 No. 11 — 2:25 Trot 500 CONDITIONS. National Association rules to govern, unless otherwise specified. Hobbles not barred on pacers. Mile heats, 3 in 5, except Nos. 7 and 9, which will be three heats, $100 per heat, every heat a race, winner of each heat receives $100, and cannot start in succeeding heats. No race longer than five heats. Money to be di- vided in accordance with summary at end of 5th heat. Entrance 5 per cent of purse; additional 5 per cent from money winners. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Horse distancing the field or any part thereof entitled to one money only. Association reserves the right to change order of program and to declare off any race not filling satisfactorily. Any entry, accompanied by 3 per cent of purse (2 per cent additional to start), entry will not be suspended for not starting, provided horse is declared out in writing on or before 7 o' clock P. M. day before race. Address all inquiries and entries to Robert A. Smith, Secretary 309 W. Second St., Los Angeles, Cal. C. A. CANFIELD, PRESIDENT Phones — Home 1253. Sunset, Main 1720 CAMPBELLS EMOLLIO IODOFORM GALL CURE For GALL BACKS and SHOUL- DERS, CRUPPER SORES and SAD- DLE GALLS there is none superior. The horse CAN BE WORKED AS USUAL. For BARBED WIRE CUTS, CALKS, SCRATCHES, Blood Poisoned SORES, ABRASIONS of the SKIN it has no equal. Its use will absolutely prevent E! ] Poisoning. In this respect there is no Gall Cure offered which can justly even claim to be a competitor. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit of success, and notwith- standing the fact that comparatively little has been done in the way of ad- vertising, the sales of 1900 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Cure preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL CURE OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is a quick ami sure cure for those troublesome skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay u p race horses. All Trainers Should Keep It in Their Stables PRICE:— 3 OZ. BOX 25c; 7 OZ. BOX 50c; 1 LB. BOX, $1.00 (Reael our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Mfrs., 418 W. Madison St., Chicago, III. Sold by all Dealers in Harness and Turf Goods, to write anv Jobber for it. If not in stock ask them GEORGE E. ERLIN. Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baktr Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars Best located an I healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experience! men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened bv autos or cars. San Francisco Riding Club ANNEX POE DRIVING HORSES. 55 Stalls on Ground Floor; 5 Exits. Perfect facilities for Safety and the proper care of Horses. OPEN FOE PUBLIC PATRONAGE. While this Stable is under the Man- agement of San Francisco Riding- Club, it is not exclusive for the use of Members. 2:30 Trot 2:20 Trot 2:25 Trot 2:17 Pace 2:;o Pace -Offer the Following Cash Prizes: $1,000 2:25 Pai e 1,000 2:20 Pace 1,000 Free Pace 500 2:17 Trot 500 2:30 Trot $1,000 I.OOO I 500 500 500 For Information Address Shirley Christy, Supt. of Speed Apply for Further Information to SAN FRANCISCO RIDING CLUB, Seventh Avenue and C Street, San Francisco, Cal, STANDARD BRED HORSES OF SALE. George Vasto, dark bay, three-year-old stallion by Vasto 2:16^, dam Niece 2 2034 by Panglass 2513. This is a grand looking- colt of good size and will make a fast trotter, as he shows a 2:20 clip after only six weeks' work, and is perfectly gaited. Is standard and registered. Price SS00. Amelia Bell, dark bay filly, three years old by L. W. Russell (son of Stomboul 2:07%), dam Macola. dam of Kent 2:23>4 by Le Grand, second dam Huntress, dam of three in list, by Arthurton. Amelia Bell is a square trotter, good gaited and city broke. She showed a 2:18 gait after six weeks' work and is a great prospect for a game race mare. Is standard and registered. Price $500. Niece 2:20%, brood mare by Panglass 2513, dam Durgin Patchen by Ben Pate hen 1725. Is in fine condition and a regular breeder. All her foals show speed at the trot. Standard and regis- tered. Price $250. Sorrel Colt, eight months old. sired by Oconee 31,650 (record 2:29%, trial 2:14), out of a Nutwood mare. Is of good size and a fine looker. Price $100. The above horses will be sold to- gether or separately. Terms can be ar- ranged. Apply to or address C. L- FISHER, 471 McAllister Street, i San Francisco, Cal. HIGH CLASS STALLION FOR SALE. The standard and registered four-year- old stallion Our Bells 40,322, is offered for sale, as the owner's business requires all his attention. Our Bells is one Of the best bred of the Electioneer family. He is by Monbells 2:23% (:;on of Mendo- cino 2:19% and the great brood mare Beautiful Bells); his dam is Maiden 2 23 by Electioneer, and she the dam of Marston C. 2:19%. as a three-year-old; Be md dam the famous mare May Queen 2:20 by N irman 25, that is the dam of May King 2:21%, sire of the great Bin- gen 2:06%, etc.; third dam Jenny by Crockett's Arabian, she the dam also of King Almont 2:21%, a producing sire; fourth dam by Davy Crockett, and fifth dam by Whip. This stallion was brel at Palo Alto Stock Farm, and with six work has trottel a mile in 2:37. last quarter in 36% seconds. He is a fine looker, good size, and at the price the cheapest stallion in America. The price is $400. Address all communica- tions to the owner. CEO. R. DITTU3, 1305 Q Street, Sacramento. M'KINNEY MARE FOR SALE. Annie McKinney, bay mare, with black points. Foaled October 6. 1899. Sired by the great McKinney 2:11 Li. sire of more 2:10 performers than any other sire living or dead. First dam Henrietta by Boodle 2:12%. sire of Ethel Downs 2:10, Thompson 2:14'4, Genl. Boodle 2:16%. Little Louise2:17. Winner California Stake for 2:2 4 class trotters at Woodland. Second dam Flora H.. dam of Thompson 2:14% and Banetti trial 2 17. by Jim Mulvenna 2:19. Third and fourth dams are pro- ducers. This mare Is in foal to Bon Voyage (3> 2:12%. Address H. HAHN, 2125 Bueni Vi3ta Avenue, Alameda, Cal. FOR SALE. The great trotter Bob Ing-ersoll 3:14%, trial mile 2:08. last half 1:03. last quar- ter 30 % seconds. Won two races in Hollister last month, best time 2:16% With one month's training. Also his full brother. Mixer 2:34)6, sired by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Lew G. by Albert W., a pacer. Last year when in training worked a mile in 2:13%. last half in 1:04. last quarter in 29 seconds. Both gentle and fine lookers. A lady can drive them either double or single. Will be sold reasonable. Apply to Geo. T. ALGEO, San Lorenzo Trotting Park, San Lorenzo, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d street. Oakland. Cal.. Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep. Hogs. High- class breeding stock,. Correspondence so- licited- VETERINARY DENTISTRY 1 1 ;i Barkt i I lalzii I, fi irmi ri of 605 G> ilden Gate Ave., is now permanently located at 620 Octavia St., San Francisco Bi tween Fulton ami Gri vi E\ ery fa< ilitj to gii 1 1 he besl of pn ife ■■ sional services to all cases of vet) I dentistry. Complii ated 1 a -<■- ti eatcd suco Calls from out <>f town promptly n spon ded i" The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia St. San Francisco, Cal. Telephone Special 2074 THICK, SWOLLEN GLANDS that make a horse Wheeze, have Thlt-k Windsor Cho-e- tliiwn, can Lie removed vUlh ABSORMru? or any Bunch or Swelling caused by strain or Inflam- mation. No blister. Iio hair gone, micj hoi ■ e ki pt at work. 82.00 per bottle, de- livered. Book W. free. ABSORBING, JR.. for ■-ered. Cures Goitre, Tun: Hydrocele, Varicocele. Book W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth Street Springfield, Mass. l-'or Sale by- Woodward, Clark & Co.. Portland. Ore.; P. W. Bran m Co.. I.os Angeles, Cal.; Western Wholesale Drug Co., I.os Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Gearv & Co.. Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash.; Spokane Drug Co., Spo- kane. Wash, Tongues End stociTget just enough at THE RIGHT time. COMPRESSED PURE-5ALT- BRICK5. AND PATENrrE'EDERj. No waste.no neglect all convenience Your filler has it. Write us for the booh. BEWONT STABLE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS Broohlyn, N.Y. „tt C0PA/B4 CAPSULES INZ* - "HOWARD SHORTHO HERD — 77 premiums. C; Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered and milking families for what you want. Howard THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 27, 1906. BUY BEFORE THE ADVANCE A Splendid Investment for Quick Profits. Buy Now the stock of the PITTTBURQ= MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah, Nevada. 100,000 Shares. Par value, $1.00. Fully Paid and Non=Assessable. Offered at 10 Cents a Share PROPERTY AND LOCATION. The most notable facts of the Company are that it owns proven gold and silver bearing land; not only is the ore there, but it is there in quantities, an apparently inexhaustible supply of pay ore. The Company owns the Gregory Group of five Claims situated in the famous MANHATTAN DISTRICT, and also has several claims in the LONE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT; both these Districts are the richest in the WORLD. The tunnels have been opened up on the Lone Mountain claims and indications point to striking large bodies of high grade ore carrying values in Gold and Silver. MINING HAS BUILT MANY GREAT FORTUNES Nothing so surely offers large returns as a good Mining Stock. Probably you do not realize how many people there are who are enjoying a regular income as a result from investing in mining Stocks. There are thousands of them, and they are largely those who bought their stock when the opportunity was first offered to secure shares at a low price before the Company had begun to pay dividends. Stocks of many mining companies have advanced from a few cents a share to prices ranging from $100 to $1,500 a share in value, and besides have paid back to the investors in dividends many hundred times what they first invested. Many of the companies are paying from 100 per cent to 1,000 per cent in dividends on the first price of the stock. To grasp this oppor- tunity and purchase stock in the PITTSBURG-MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY at 10 CENTS a share means success to you; and that means houses, good living, travel, education and social privileges for your children. If you do not grasp this opportunity and secure a good share of wealth you are likely to be classed as a failure. The proposition is in the hands of men whose ability and integrity cannot be questioned, and these men pledge themselves to see that each and every investor in the enterprise receives an equal division of the profits. Experts have examined the property, and it is the universal opinion that it has a wonderful future. ORGANIZATION The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, Capital stock of $1,000,000, divided into shares of the par value of $1.00 each; 400,- 000 shares are in the treasury which will be sold as required for developments from time to time. 10 CENTS PER SHARE, CASH OR INSTALLMENTS We want to impress upon you the fact that you don't have to be rich in order to become a shareholder in this splendid Company. The price of shares is only 10 cents and you can buy as few as one hundred (100) — $10.00 worth. If you are not in a position to pay cash for all the shares you desire to own we will accept a small payment down with the order, the remainder to be paid in five monthly installments. Suppose you want to invest $10.00 in this company; simply send us $2.50 with your order for 100 shares, and thereafter $1.50 per month for five months and the stock will be paid for. It's very easy — anyone can afford to do this. Almost every one has enough money in a year to buy themselves an interest in this Company, which would make them independent for life. Send in your order to-day. The following table will show you just how many shares your money will buy, the amount you send if you want to pay cash, and the plan for monthly payments: What Your Money Will Buy 100 shares $ 10.00 cash or $ 2.50 cash and 200 shares 20.00 cash or 5.00 cash and 300 shares 30.00 cash or 5.00 cash and 400 shares 40.00 cash or 5.00 cash and 500 shares 50.00 cash or 10.00 cash and 600 shares 60.00 cash or 10.00 cash and SOO shares SO. 00 cash or 10.00 cash and 1,000 shares 100.00 cash or 20.00 cash and 2,000 shares 200.00 cash or 40.00 cash and 5,000 shares 500.00 cash or 100.00 cash and 10,000 shares 1,000.00 cash or 200.00 cash and In offering this stock speculation. The resources so inexhaustible that WE TO EVERY INVESTOR. 3.00 per month for 5 months 5.00 per month for 5 months 7.00 per month for 5 months S.00 per month for 5 months 10.00 per month for 5 months 14.00 per month for 5 months 16.00 per month for 5 months 32.00 per month for 5 months SO. 00 per month for 5 months 200.00 cash and 160.00 per month for. 5 months we present it as a solid and safe investment, not a of their properties and the amount of rich ore seems RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF THIS STOCK MACKAV, MUNROE & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nevada. Gentlemen: I hereby subscribe for shares (at 10c per share) of the Capital Stock of the PITTSBURG-MANHAT- TAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah (par value $1.00 per share) for which find enclosed $ Please issue stock in name of: Name (in full) Street and No City or Town State Yours truly, Signature Put Name of Your Paper Along this Line OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ROBERT M. WINTER (Land Trust Company, Pittsburg), President T. THOMER (Tonopah), Vice-President E. G. MINARD (Mine Owner and Operator, Tonopah), Secretary E. B. CUSHMAN (Cashier State Bank and Trust Co., Tonopah), Treasurer W. B. BARTHOLOMEW (Tonopah Goldfield Railroad Co., Tonopah), Director 100,000 shares of the above stock are now offered for public subscription at JO Cents per Share. Mail application with remittance (check, draft, postoffice or express money order) today for the number of shares you desire. Certificates will be immediately forwarded on receipt of your letter. Address all Communications to Mackay, Munroe & Co., BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nev. RELIABLE REPRESENTATIVES WANTED EVERYWHERE. Saturday, October 1906 ] THE BREEDER AND SPUFTSJiArT 15 . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBORO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 -USING- ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP— GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson,— 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company - NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Cincinnati, Ohio Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies foi . Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St.. Napa, Cal. ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for s tie Address Wm. Phillips Benicia BOSTON TERRIERS. — Dog puppies by Endcliffe Toby ex. Glen wood Belle. Well marked, cobby, sable brindle pups from $30 up. W. J. STEWART, Bos 410, Monte-ey, Cal. WANTED. Good steady reliable man to take full charge of brood mares and colts. Must be able to furnish references. Steady work to a competent man. Address Miss Minnie Lewis, 136 Fourth Street, Eureka, Cal. HIGH CLASS ROADSTER FOR SALE. A handsome brown horse, eight years - about Id. 3 hands, perfectly lie driven in 'pen bridle, d are at any- thing and Read for ycmself ; wiite for addi- tional evidence. DAN l HAAS, i i and i ibuque, la Gentlemen — Pi- ■ matter. I am sure it will do I sell your goods and they give satisfaction. Respectfully, DAN J. HAAS. I >. CHAPPEL, Si & Carriage Irid, Iowa. Troy Chemii <1- N. Y. — Gentlemen: My colt NerO C a bad bog spavin on each leg when he • I a number of SO-Calle I and ha ry Sui s without any improvem l i hen procured a bottle ■ ■ "Save-ths-Horse" Sp: re and used it accor ling to dii \n.-r using one bottle lie appe be entirely .well, but as l vain very highly, l wanted to make sure, bo sent i 1 bottle and alf of it, and he is ■ wing any scar oi i ks are as smooth ■ sly recommend the cure to **ho may have occasion gratefully, CHAPPEL. "SAVE-THK-H" IRSE" eliminates all these factors; it cures without scar. Mem: of hair Spavin. Ring- bone. Thoroughpin. Curb, Splint, Cappel Hock, "Wind Puff, broken down, bowed or strained tendons or any case of lame- ness. S5.00 per bottle, with a written g antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it. Write for copy, als ■ invaluable h let on all diseases and Injur and He letters ■ ■ trainers the world over on every kind of lam* _ paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghaiuton, N. Y. Formerly Troy, N V. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue. Oakland, Cal Pacific Coast Agt. Phone, Oakland 4152 SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1 324 Valencia St., San Francisco. Cal. THOS. BANKS, Manager Smith Kammerless and Ejector Guns Also Hunter One Tngger Won This Year's Grand American Handicap Also Won Grand Eastern Handicap Huntei ' "it- Trigg SEND FOR CATALOGUE -__-- ^ Hunter Arms Co., - - Fulton, N. Y. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Tcnifornrv Office: 2330 Alameda Ave., Cor. Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. I Pacific Coast Branch. ) A. J. Reach Co . Ithaca Gun Co., Gray & Davis, Smith & Wessrn. B. C. Cook & Bro.. Marlin Fire Arms Co., Matkham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co.. Ideal .Mfs. Co.. Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms S i ,,;,. Wnrkft. Hamilton Rifle Co. THE O. A. BREMER=LEWIS CO. Gunsmiths and Locksmiths Guns, Rifles. Ammunition. Sporting Goods Fishing Tackle, Hardware, Cutlery 140 Van Ness Ave.. San Francisco. Cal. I T H AOAJ5UNS ^^ HIS illustration shows our N ' -"•> It is impossible to mow by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this g-ade of gun. it can only be appreciated after yeu have handled n ined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the best Dam- WMtworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Wain that Nature .-an produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds Inlaid in E ■' for Art Cata- ling our complete line. 17 grades, ranging in price from H7.75 net to $300 list T Ithaca Gun Company Pacific Coast Branch, 2330 Alameda Ave Ithaca, N. Y. Alameda, Cal. Ballistite Dense Powder WINNER OF THE AMATEUR PIUS SHIP Tournament results this last year has established its supremacy. Empire P.ulk Powder BA.LLISTIT1 nrpicATED i: EMPIRE BAKER (EL HAMILTON, Coast Ager 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, October 27. 1906. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots J. A ■■ . ■»« »** A JL A A ^- iTi iTi iTTi A .IT. ■' VTTV V •.**.**!**•* V *J* 4 4 . 4 THE REMINGTON AUTOLOADING SHOT GUN Is the Gun for the Duck and Quail Shooter No recoil means increased pleasure: the solid breech means absolute safety; the single barrel means ease in handling. You can afford this modern gun because it lists at the moderate price of S40, subject to dealers' discount. Remington Arms Co., llion. New York The Famous ==^U. M. C.s Was responsible for the big winnings made at the Western Handicaps held at Denver and Los Angeles, and also for the fine bags that are made by duck and quail shooters. Shotgun Ammunition The Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut W. S. Wattles, Pacific Coast Sales Manager - Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. *SmSm*^**mJmJ*^"**'*^4>*^**2*^S*^4>* ******* *i»^**j»-^»-»$M5M5f*j*<5«-^Mj»- 4^Mj*-#jfr*^i-+)jM5»Hi5»H5MjMj+ 4^t^H^K^^-*^«Hi£*H^^»^*^*-*S*- »!' *«' *** "I**!* 'I* ij's**fr-*S' 4**1* *•*•* *t**»**I**I*^***'* *I* *I* 'I* *«•* 'v* v *!**!' *$ 'I* *** 'I' *!**«* 'i**!**** *i* »I< *I^^^t**I*-*I**If*I,T*I**l' *** "X* *»* »t^**}"I**t**;«;«;«*«*t4j..;.>*^^^ ^j^^^j^^^^^j^^^^^^f^^j^i^j^ 1 Du Pont Smokeless i A FEW RECENT RECORDS Cincinnati, 0. Sept. 25.-27. High Average won by Lester S. German ( Ama'eur I Aberdeen, Maryland Ivesdale, Ills., Sept. 20-21 First, Second and Third Amateur Averages St Louis, Mo., Sept. 22«23. First and Third Amateur Averages Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 23. First Gen= eral Average and First Amateur Average. All the Above Records Were Made With Du Pont Smokeless 348 Straight THIS RECORD WAS MADE BY MR. W. D. STANNARD At i t Watson's Park, Chicago $ Sept. 8«9, using i I "NEW E. C. I I (Improved)" \ CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS, X Agents v Temporary Office, Berkeley, Cal.v } California Powder Works, Agents T Berkeley, Cal. f k^^»H-» ■» * ■!' ■!■ * ■>' * ■{■ 'V * * ■!■ » » ■!■ » * THE PARKER GUN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A WINNER AND WILL ALWAYS BE FOUND AT THE TOP The — =. Parker Gun W. R. Crosby shooting the Parker Gun at Denver, Colo., August 25, 1906, won the Western Handicap with the record score of q~ out ol 100 at 21 yards rise. At the same shoot Mr. Crosbv also scored 29S out of 300, 'Such scores as these prove the merits of the Parker Gun bevond question. The Parker Gun has always done the greatest shooting the world has ever known. - Send for catalogue. PARKER BROS. N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. = 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. Selby ...THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF... FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge-=Superior==Excelsior VALLEJO JUNCTION, , * CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL VOLUME XLIX. No. 15. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1906 Subscription $3.00 a Year. ©• c; ©- -© A GREAT THREE-YEAR-OLD. J. W. Anderson's Delia Derby 2:17 by Chas. Derby 2:20, dam Nora D. by Del Sur 2:24 by The Moor. Winner of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity and the Occident Stakes, 1906; value $3,517.00. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 3, 1906. Here's a Chance to Buy a Good One^ 24 Three=Year=01d Fillies and Geldings by Chas. Derby 2:20, Owyhee 2:11, Arner 2:17;, and Stam B. 2:11;. and 16 Standard Brood Mares in foal to Chas. Derby 2:20 and Stillwell, consigned by Oakwood Park Stock Farm, Danville, Cal. Edward M. Humphreys, Manager Will be held at the new salesyard of Fred. H. Chase & Co., 478 Valencia Street Thursday, November 8th at 1 1 a. m. Catalogues out to=day. Send for one. Horses at Yard for inspection, Sunday, November 3rd. Fred. H. Chase & Co., Live Stock Auctioneers. F. R. Hitchcock, President H. P. Whitney, Vice-President Andrew Miller, Secretary and. Treasurer THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATION For the Improvement of the Breed of Horses. Office— The Windsor Arcade, 46th St. and 5th Ave. New York City Race Course — Saratoga Springs, New York Stakes for 1908=1909 To Close Monday, November 12th, 1906 THE SPINA WAY (For Fillies) $10,000 For Foals of 1906. Run in 1908 FOR FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD, FOALS OP 1906 — By subscription of S5 each, the only forfeit if struck out by November 1st, 1907. If left in after November 1st, 1907, a further subscription of $45 each; and if left in after May 1st, 1908, a further subscription of $50 each. Starters to pay $150 addi- tional. The Saratoga Association to guarantee the gross value of the race to be $10,000. of which the second horse shall receive $1,000 and the third horse $500. The Nominator of the Winner to receive $500 out of the Stakes. Winners of a race of the value of $5,000 to carry 3 lbs. extra; of two of $5,000 or one of $7,500, 6 lbs. extra. Non-winners of $2,'500 allowed 4 lbs.; of $1,000, 7 lbs. By filing with the Saratoga Association on or before November 1st, 1907, an accepted transfer of the engagement in this Stake, the Nominator will be released from further liability. Five and a Half Furlongs. THE HOPEFUL (Estimated) $30,000 Produce of Mares Covered in 1906. Run in 1909 By subscription of $10 each, for the produce of mares covered in 1906, the only forfeit if struck out by November 1st, 1908. If left in after No- vember 1st, 190S, a further subscription of $50 each; and if left in after May 1st, 1909, a further subscription of $100 each. Starters to pay $250 ad- ditional. The Saratoga Association to add $5,000. The second horse to re- ceive $2,000, the third horse $1,000, and the owner at time of entry of the mare producing the winner $1,000 out of the Stakes. Colts, 122 lbs.; fillies and geldings, 119 lbs. Winners of two races of $3,000 or one of $5,000, to carry 3 lbs. extra; of two of $5,000 or one of $9,000, 8 lbs. extra. Horses not hav- ing won $2,500 allowed 4 lbs.; of $1,000 7 lbs. If a mare in this Stake drop her foal before the 1st of January, 1907, or if she have a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is void. By filing with the Saratoga Association prior to November 1st. 190S, an accepted transfer of the produce, with its engagement in this Stake, the original Nominator will be released from further liability as to the engagement of the produce. Sis Furlongs. THE RULES OF RACING, adopted by the Jockey Club, govern all races run under the auspices of the Saratoga Association. Entries to either or all of the races advertised in this Blank will be re- ceived only with the understanding, and on the agreement of the sumscriber, that the provisions of Racing Rules 42 and 43 (hereto appended) form a part of and govern the contract: "Rule 42. Every person subscribing to a sweepstakes, or entering a horse in a race to be run under these rules, accepts the decision of the Stew- ards on any question relating to a race, or to racing. "Rule 43. At the discretion of the Stewards of The Jockey Club, or of the Stewards, and without notice, the entries of any person, or the transfer of any entry, may be refused." Andrew Miller, Secretary and Treasurer, 46th St. and 5th Ave., New York, N. V. McKINNEY, 2:111 World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Pees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep, $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the far m. ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal when writing.) Ross McMahon Awn%anfc Tent Co. AT THE OLD STAND Teamsters' Rain Goods, Bags, Tents, Awnings. Hammocks, Covers 73 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal. WE ARE NOW OPEN IN OUR DOWN TOWN BRANCH STORE Sporting Goods, Guns, Ammunition OF ALL GRADES Tennis and Base Ball. Outing Boots and Shoes Good for Wet Weather and Down Town. Rubber Boots and Oiled Clothing. Palace Hardware, 638 Market Street Main Store and Office. 458 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAUister^or Devisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use, Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars. San Francisco Riding Club ANNEX FOR DRIVING HORSES. 55 Stalls on Ground Floor; 5 Exits. Perfect facilities for Safety and the proper care of Horses. OPEN FOR PUBLIC PATRONAGE. While this Stable is under the Man- agement of San Francisco Riding Club, it is not exclusive for the use Of Members, Apply for Further Information to SAN FRANCISCO RIDING CLUB, Seventh Avenue and C Street, San Francisco, Cal. 75 PER CENT Of all Horse Owners and Trainers USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy —SOU) BY— W. A. Sayre Sacramento, Cal. R. T. Frazier Pueblo, Calo. J. G. Read & Bro Ogden, Utah Juhinvillc & Nance Butte, MoDt. A. A. Kraft Co Spokane, Wash. A. F. Hoska Harness Co Tacoraa, Wash. Tkos. M. Henderson Seattle, Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal. Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, Cal. W. C. Topping San Diego, Cal. Jepsen Saddlery Co. . .Los Angeles, Cal. C. A. Schweitzer Fresno, Cal. H. Thornwaldson Fresno, Cal. Jno. McKerron . . . . San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros. Harness Mfg. Co Los Angeles, Cal. Jas. B. Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 412 W. Madison St., Chicago, III. Quinns Ointment iOl \<~3\ Will Make A Horse Over; [I I will put sound legs under him and will save him from the cheap hawker and trader. It is the standard cure for Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Windpuffs and all the various lumps and bunches of like kind. Keep it always oq hand and you will be prepared when trouble comes. Leading horsemen everywhere know it and use u. Mr. II. H. Clark, Fredonia. N. T-. writes: "The bottle of Qulnn's Ointment purchased (mm you ubout two years ago lemoved acurbaud thoroughpin and did it for good. My horse's leg is as smooth, as ever." | Price $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists or sent by mail* Write for circulars, testimonials, etc. W.B. EDDY & COMPANY, WHITEHALL, A'. Y. Saturday, Novemb. i : i1 | THE FEEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLEY, Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. Terms — One Year $3; Six Months $1.75; Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley, P. O. Drawer 447, San Fran- cisco, California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. California. Los Angeles November 20-24 San Bernardino November 28-30 THE new speed track in Golden Gate Park will soon be ready. A number of men have been working on it and when it is opened to the public there is no doubt it will meet the approbation of everyone. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has just purchased a very handsome carriage team. They were sired by ;i sun of Nutwood 2:18% out of French coach mares. Automobilists will please wear a broad strip of crepe on their left arms for ninety days. SECRETARY F. W. KELLEY of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' Association reports that entries to the $7000 Breeders' Futurity for the foals of mares covered in 1906 are coming in very well and in our next issue a full list will be published. This is most encouraging news. In no other way has the interest in breeding and caring for choicely bred mares and development of the produce been kepi alive than through these institutions known as Futurity Stakes. THE prices of horses are ascending all over the United States. The furze-tail cayuse that could run like a jack rabbit, kick the stars out of the skies and fill the hospitals with disabled reinsmen and wheelwright shops with broken vehicles, has had his day. He is almost wiped out of existence, in his stead, farmers are st riving to get larger and better horses, for they know the supply is short and there is no surplus in any other horse producing place in the world. The country is expanding; cities, towns and villages are growing; new territory has been opened up to take care of our growing population and increased immigration. The inhabi- tants of Japan, China, and our new possessions in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans are all in need of horses. These people recognize that the horse has always been and always will be an important factor in our civilization and in the development and im- provement of our agricultural lands as well as the transportation of merchandise on the streets and highways of this country. No other agent can take his place or displace his usefulness or necessity, not even the extensively advertised automobile. With these facts before the producers it will be unprofitable to raise anything but high-class, well- bred horses, whether they are of the draft, coach or trotting breeds. There is this danger, however, that on account of the unusual high prices prevailing many breeders and farmers will make the mistake of breeding inferior mares to cheap stallions on the '■get-rich-quick" plan, which will result profitless and unsatisfactory. To make this breeding satis- factory careful attention should be paid to the class of mares as well as the individuality and breeding of the stallions, and after the foals come they should, for the first year of their lives, receive good care and be well fed. This is the period when the great- est results are noticeable. Feed and care in matur- ing horses to marketable age is one-half the battle in the production of good horses, but the foundation must be the use of first-class stallions and strong, well formed, sound mares. Thousands of heavy horses have been placed at hard work in San Fran- cisco since the great fire and many of these are showing signs of distress and will soon have to be retired; their places must be taken by others and the question confronting the owners to-day is: Where can we get them? IT SEEMS there is not a word of truth in the re- port that there will he a race track built at Arcadia, "Lucky" Baldwin's home. The California press agents have had lots of fun fooling the people this they commenced their windy work h\ describing un- discovered horrors of the earthquake and they think there are still thousands of people anxious to hear them "draw the long bow." THE race meeting at Phoenix. Arizona, bids fair to eclipse any heretofore held there. The directors have been interesting horse owners and trainers on the Grand Circuit by describing the many advantages this track possesses for winter trailing, the salubrious climate and the abundance of feed for horses. This race meeting will therefore be largely attended, and the Los Angeles meeting which follows will receive a number of the Eastern men with their horses who will come over to try for the stakes and purses offered. THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATION is one of the most progressive racing institutions in the I'nited States and in this issue it advertises two stakes, one of $10,000 for fillies, foals of 1906, called the Spinaway Stakes, and is to be run in 1908; the other is for $30,000, it is called the Hopeful Stakes for the produce of mares covered in 1906, and is to be run in 1909. Read the conditions of these splendid events and every owner of a thoroughbred yearling or a mare bred this year should forward entries to Secretary Andrew Miller, 46th street and Fulton avenue. New York City, on or before Monday, No- vember 12th. AS THE COMPILERS of the Trotting Register are busily engaged arranging the data for the next volume, we suggest that they publish a chapter on corrections in ages, pedigrees and records. It is of the utmost importance that this work be as accurate as possible. Heretofore errors and omissions have crept in and owners have been very indignant, but no> attention has been paid to their demands that the corrections be made in the next yearly copy to be issued. Secretaries of the smaller meetings have been very lax in getting better descriptions as well as more complete pedigrees of the trotters and pacers entered for the races. It is time something should be done. A few lessons may be learned in this respect from the secretaries of the racing clubs, an error or omission being considered very serious by the American Jockey Club. LET US HAVE FAIRS. In no other State in the United States is the need of first-class, well-conducted agricultural and indus- trial fairs more apparent than in California. The resources and industries of this great State have grown beyond the limits prescribed by narrow-mind- ed politicians, who, in keeping the farmers, stock breeders, dairymen, orchardists, mechanics and arti-. sans hid from sight by suppressing from public view and comment the results of their labors, are doing, and have done more to injure the State than the big earthquake and fire which caused people throughout the civilized world to stop and wonder if this State will ever recover from such a calam- ity. Agricultural fairs are educators. They indicate the progress of the people. In other States, to those who have attended these institutions for a number of years, the advancement is more than apparent; it is self evident. The marked improvement in the live stock show; the increased amount of machinery; the adoption of electricity in furnishing motor power; the better quality of farm products and fruits and the introduction of new and more scientific methods of compelling the soil, as it were, to nourish and bring forth larger crops and better specimens of cereals, as well as the exhibition of new vegetables, fruits, grains, trees, vines and flowers, all show signs of progress. Farmers and stock breeders of to-day are far different persons from the ones who attended these fairs years ago. They come well dressed and bring their wives and families arrayed in the best and most fashionable as well as most suitable apparel. They all have the appearance of thrift, and if you happen to engage these men in conversation they will surprise you with their gen- eral knowledge of things. The individual with un- kempt hair and clothing, patched trousers thrust into rusty-looking boots and with a straw in his mouth, which one sees so often in caricatures, is a thing of the past. He is no more and never will be. He is a changed person, and why is he so changed? The farmer or stockman to-day reads and thinks. As Secretary Wilson said: "The farmer of the past went to church behind a yoke of oxen, but the farmer of to-day rides in the latest types of vehicles and wears diamonds." Are we, in California, doing anything toward bring- ing about the opportunities for such men to meet and exchange views? Are we, as citizens of this the Golden State, striving to impress upon the rising generation the benefits t<* i»- derived from holding fairs where honest competition for valuable prizes will bring out all things thai are good, valuable, all that are useful and beautiful tor the contemplation and consideration Ol our fellow Has rhe farmer who reads and thinks ever received much encouragement from this g n at State to let the world know I hat be grows bettei BtOCh his farm and grows better crops, builds better bo and barns, and dresses himself and famil] fact, lias lie had an opportunity to show thai his standard of living is raised? T u everlasting shame be it said, he has not. We know that the difference between farm and eiiy life, as to the greater advantages of the latter are fast disappear- ing and the farm □ be the more desirable of the two. There are main hy we should hold in- dustrial and agricultural fairs. California's re- sources are so many and varied from the Bay of San Diego to the borders of Oregon, and from the Bnow- crowned summits of the Sierra Nevadas to the rock- bound shores of the Pacific Ocean, that we should have places to display samples of them. Dame Nature has been showering her blessings upon the inhabitants in mining, in manufacturies. in agricul- ture and in stock raising and the increase in Quality and values has been far beyond the limits of com- putation. Every year or two some new and unex- pected source of wealth is discovered, and the re- sources of the State become more varied. What discoveries will be made when a vast region now sparsely settled contains a large and vigorous popu- lation we cannot satisfactorily speculate on. Who, for instance, fifteen years ago would have dared to predict that California would become one of the greatest oil producing States? Gold, silver lead, cop peer, and in fact, almost every known mineral is found here. And where does the visitors to our shores have an opportunity of seeing them. Has any- one ever shown these seekers after information where they can. by personal observation and study.. learn of the profits to be made by investing in mining, in agriculture, in stock raising, in manufac- tures, in commerce or in any line of work where the channels are always invitingly open for the right man or men to pass in and take advantage of them? It is absolutely necessary for us as a people to do something for such people now. Well advertised fairs, in which lectures (illustrated if possible) upon subjects of vital interest to every citizen, be he merchant, farmer or mechanic, will attract many who in their wild rush to get rich have forgotten that there may be simpler and better meth- ods of making money than in following the beaten paths; that many of the by-products which now go to waste may be utilized; that soils which have been worn out may be restored by the introduction of new plant life; that land which at present is lacking in chemicals to insure good crops, fine trees or pro- ductive veins may be utilized to raise other crops. The evil workings of insect pests and the best methods of overcoming these; the proper chemicals to use for this purpose as well the best modes of application can all be illustrated. Irrigation and the benefits to be derived by a proper knowledge of applying water and the best time to do so to insure the largest harvest; the proper building of ditches and restraining dams; forestry and its .unestimable value; the selection of the best seeds and how this is accomplished; the hybridization of grains; these, and many other useful subjects can be explained at these fairs. In the live stock department competent judges can he engaged to teach by comparison and practical illustration what is the ideal representative of every domestic breed and the best way to care for it. Judging cows, horses, sheep, swine and poultry are studies which nearly every one who attends one of these fairs would take an interest in. The late Henry Pierce, who had a world-wide reputation as a judge of Jersey and Holstein cattle, said: "There was one feature of the State Fair this year (1904) that I enjoyed more than any other that I can re- member since I first attended this fair, over thirty years ago, and that was the lecture Professor Carlisle delivered after he judged the cattle. In every in- stance he described his method of judging and why he decided to give certain animals the preference. I learned more from him in those little talks than I did out of all the books I had ever read." So it will be in regard to the fairs we should have. In the large cities in order to make them more interest- ing, horse shows might be held during the week. This would attract the class of people who have never made it a practice to attend our fairs. Here at the gateway of the Western Empire where the eager and anxious inhabitants of the Orient who are already casting aside old habits and customs and are anxious to learn new ones, know that this is the legitimate market for them to visit and make their purchases, they will find wrhat will suit them than at these exhibitions. These fairs will advertise themselves after a few years and the receipts will counterbalance the ex- penditures, while the knowledge disseminated can never be estimated. Let our legislators take this subject under consideration. California should havi at least five good fairs, and when once this si is fairly launched, the sea of public opinion will be made smooth by the efforts of ev< newspaper as well as every month!} i the Pacific Coast. We owe this labo education to the youth of Californi done for us and we should strive at preparations to pay it. THE BREEDER ANU SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 3, 1906. .».it"t"i";"t"i"t't"i"i"?'t"t">-fr»*»*** ******* .j..H"i"3">'* I NOTES AND NEWS | ********** ************************** is six 2: LO performers 10 his credit, and Charles Derby 2:20, his sire, has six. A well known horseman, who visited the Santa Rosa race meeting last Friday, says that Guy Dillon by Sidney Dillon, owned by Frank S. Turner, has developed into one of the finest looking and best proportioned horses he has seen for sometime. Guy Dillon will be given a record next year, and from what he has shown with the little work given him there is no doubt it will be a fast one. Flora Directum 2:15% was trained with the hob- bles and could pace along in 2:20, but when her trainer, Charlie Dean, saw that the conditions of a race in which she was entered had "hobbles bar- red" he took off the straps, and from that time on she paced as if she had never felt the pressure of these "persuaders" and got her mark of 2:15% under a pull. Her trainer believes that Flora Directum will be lining up with the 2:10 pacers next year. When J. C. Adams of Phoenix, Arizona, attended the closing-out sale of the Pierce Brothers Santa Rosa Stock Farm horses in San Francisco, a few years ago, he made so many purchases of youngsters and broodmares that he determined to stop buying, but when the Sidney Dillon gelding, now known as Custer 2:05%, was led into the ring the auctioneer insisted upon Mr. Adams bidding, and at $9S the white-legged two-year-old was knocked down to him. He has never had reason to regret this "purchase under protest." What will Sweet Marie 2 : 02 bring at the Old Glory sale in New York City? When J. C. Adams of Phoenix, Arizona, sold Lady Rivers, dam of Sweet Marie 2:02 to William Simp- son, proprietor of Empire Farms, Cuba, N. Y., now the home of McKinney 2:11%, she was with foal to Oh So 2:25%, and Mr. Adams was to have the foal when it was weaned, so last week the youngster, a bay filly, was shipped from Cuba to Lexington and thence to Phoenix. Mr. Adams has purchased the brown stallion J. J. M. Jr. 2:14. by Robin 2:28, dam Lurline. by Princeps, from S. S. Bernard of Colorado Springs, Colo. He took his record in the fourth heat of the 2:14 trot at Lexington the day of the blizzard and looks good in his class. Audubon Boy 1:59%, Phalla 2:06% and Grace Bond (3) 2:09% have been shipped to Phoenix, Ari- zona, and will race there at the coming meeting and then be shipped to Pleasanton for the winter. J. C. Adams of Phoenix, Arizona, owner of the Hotel Adams racing stable, and in which are such cracks as Custer 2:05%, Sally Pointer 2:06% and Bystander 2: OS, purchased a fine and fast six-year- old daughter of Jay Bird, dam the dam of Dulce Cor 2:08%, etc., while at Lexington, Ky., last week. Harold Dillon, the chestnut stallion by Sidney Dillon out of Guycara 2: IS by Guy Wilkes 2:15%, second dam Biscari by Director 2:17, third dam Bicari by Harold, etc., having had a very success- ful season in the stud at Christchurch, New Zea- land, is advertised to be bred to only twenty mares this year at $50 a service. A dark chestnut sixteen-months'-old filly called Little Indian startled the horsemen who timed her as she paced an eighth of a mile in seventeen sec- onds at the big fair in Trenton, N. J., last month. She wore neither boots nor straps and seemed to increase her speed as the goal was reached. This youngster was sired by Owyho 2:07% out of Ontrain _ 21 % by Norval 2:14%. Owyho was sired by Owy- hee 2:11 out of Bertha, "the queen of the Alcan- taras." Bertha Worthy, the two-year-old that got a record of 2:27% last month, is by Axworthy 2:15% out of Bertha Derby (full sister to Derbertha 2:07%, Diablo 2:09%. etc.). Bertha Derby is now in the great broodmare list, her other representative being The Bell Derby 2:23%. H. B. Gentry. Bloomington, Ind., who bought Mc- Kinney for $25,000 and sold him for $50,000, still owns a few royally bred young McKinneys, among them a two-year-old colt out of Our Lady by Nearest, brother to John A. McKerron. On almost every stock farm in Australia and New Zealand a race track is made. These tracks are from three-eighths to three-quarters of a mile in length. On many places where public trainers handle horses private race tracks are also laid out. These courses lie kept in good order and are protected from the gaze of outsiders by heavy bush or gorse fences. On the public training tracks keeping or stabling is not allowed. The horses are brought from these smaller private tracks the morning of the race meet- ing, placed in the box stalls, which are used exclu- sively for harnessing and rubbing down the horses preparatory to the races. After the meeting closes all horses are saddled and leed back to their respec- tive homes, which may be six miles away. Nearly every trotter and pacer has to be ridden in the colonies; their education is not complete unless they are raced under saddle. It is claimed by competent veterinarians that the death rate among horses in San Francisco since the work of removing the piles of debris commenced amounts to over 200 a week. Many of the horses engaged are too light in weight for the work and succumb from exhaustion, others die from lack of care, while lockjaw is claiming many victims. Oro Wilkes 2:11, won the first Kentucky Futurity in 1S93, value $11,850. John A. Goldsmith drove this black stallion to a record of 2:14% at that time and often said, even up to the time he was stricken with his fatal illness, he would give anything if he could drive a horse better than 2:10. He won thousands of dollars and wras one of the best drivers in Amer- ica, but somehow the feat was only accomplished once between the years 1SS0 and 1S90 and that was when Maud S., driven by W. W. Bain, trotted against time on July 30, 1SS5, at Cleveland, and got a mark of 2:0S%. The first pneumatic-tired sulky ever seen in Cali- fornia was used as a medium to raise money for the benefit of the late John Gordon, the well known driver. It was at the last Petaluma fair held under the auspices of the Sonoma Agricultural Society that Mr. Gordon was thrown from his sulky in a collision with another and had his leg broken. The next day the pneumatic-tired sulky arrived. It was bought for the Palo Alto Stock Farm horses and it was Mr. Chas. Lathrop, representing that farm, who consent- ed to allow the vehicle to be exhibited. A tent wras erected over it and Mrs. F. H. Burke acted as ticket seller." Everybody on the grounds visited the ten.., and quite a sum was collected. Van Zandt, the sixteen-year-old granddaughter of Electioneer, lowered her record to 2:09 on the last day of the Lexington meeting. She is the champion of her age. The Old Glory sale, to be held in Madison Square Garden, New York City, November 26th to Decem- ber 6th, promises to eclipse in point of numbers and excellence of individuals any held by the Fasig-Tip- ton Company since 1902. Fourteen 2:10 or better performers, headed by Sweet Marie 2:02, are already listed. Sonoma Star, a chestnut stallion by Lynwood W., and Bill Kearney, a bay geiatng by Daly, earned rec- ords of 2:30 at the Santa Rosa race meeting last Saturday. Over 3,500 people attended the race meeting at Santa Rosa last Saturday. While the automobile races were a drawing card, nevertheless the crowd enjoyed watching the well-contested harness races. Patrick Foley of Alameda has been busy trying to find his McKinney. Montesol, that escaped from a box stall a few weeks ago. Some one took the horse into Oregon and then brought him hack to California. Mr. Foley says he will get this horse and place the men who stole him behind the bars if it takes a year to do it. Baron May 2:20%, a winner on the New England tracks, is another result of the Wilkes-Electioneer cross. He is by Baron Wilkes 2:18, dam Nellie May, dam of three, and own sister of Helena 2:11% by Electioneer, second dam the great brood mare Lady Ellen 2:29%, dam of six, by Carr's Mambrino, the sire of the dam of Sweet Marie 2:02. The great stud of Orloff trotters owned by Prince Alexis Orloff of Russia has been destroyed by in- furiated peasants. The Orloff is the only distinctive breed of trotters in the world outside of the Ameri- can trotter. It was due to this breed that Russia became the greatest trotting country of Europe, and to improve their stock the Russians made heavy drafts on American breeders. Senator Leland Stan- ford received three Orloffs from this stud some years ago to breed to trotting mares, but the progeny did not amount to anything. At Visalia there has been considerable discussion about the building of a suitable race track. A meet- ing of the leading citizens has been called to take some action. J. W. Marshall of Dixon, Yolo county, writes that Mona Wilkes 2:11% will be trained and raced in 1907, and that Delmar Dudley is jogging a very prom- ising pacer by Searchlight 2:04 out of Bee by Ster- ling, that looks and acts as if it will be a money winner. Mr. Marshall has a colt by Azmoor 2:20% out of Trix (dam of Mona Wilkes 2:11%), which he calls Moor Trix. He is long-bodied like a Dachs- hunde and if Fred Chadbourne of Pleasanton can pull him together there will be something doing when the races start. Sidney Dillon has four new trotters and three pacers added to his list for the year 1906. Jennie A. by Neernut won the third heat of a pacing race in Great Falls, Montana, September 25th in 2:13. A notable feature of the three-year-old trotters this year is that two of the best ones, Siliko and Governor Francis, are owned by running horsemen, John Madden and George Graddy, respectively. Grad- dy is proprietor of an extensive thoroughbred estab- lishment at Versailles, Ky., and Madden has a na- tional reputation as a breeder, being proprietor of Hamburg Place, on the Winchester Pike. Nut Boy is the leading money winning trotter of 1906. His dam. Grace Smuggler, is a daughter of Smuggler 2:15%, but she was never campaigned to a record. The fastest trotter produced by any daugh- ter of Smuggler is Miss Whitney 2:07% and her dam, Nettie T., never took a standard record. Martin Carter's good stallion Nutwood Wilkes 2:16% has had five new ones entered to his credit in the 2:30 list this year. The great trotting establishment belonging to Thomas W. Lawson. consisting of over 150 beauti- fully bred trotters, headed by the incomparable Dare Devil 2:09, the greatest living show stallion, is to be dispersed by auction at Fasig-Tipton'sO Id Glory sale, November 26th. Mr. Lawson never spared ex- pense when he concluded to buy an animal that suited him. The meeting at Los Angeles, November 20-24, promises to be one of the best ever held there. A large number of Eastern horsemen have declared their intentions to winter in California and believe they can win a few stakes by entering in the races advertised for this meeting. A. J. Molera of Monterey has a number of fine looking colts and fillies by his black stallion, Axcell, and intends to have them prepared for the races next season. Axcell is by Axtell 2:12, dam Lady Simmons by Simmons' 2: 28, second dam Jeanette I. by Artil- lery 2:21, third dam Lizzie Hayden (great brood mare) by Peavine 513, fourth dam Lucy Brinker (great brood mare) by Brinkers Drennon, fifth dam Lucy by Million's Copperbottom, sixth dam by a son of Blackburn's Whip, seventh dam by Post Boy (son of Henry), and eighth dam by Bishop's Ham- bletonian. That is the kind of breeding which tells its own story. Thos. Snider of Yolo, the well known driver, who won races with Creole 2:15, Dubec 2:17 and Charivari 2:20%, is one of the largest contractors in Sacramento county, employing hundreds of men and teams. He has almost completed grading for a double track between the Capitol City and Davis- ville, but never finds it time wasted to speak of his love for a fast trotter or pacer and the races he drove in when Goldsmith, McDonald, Dustin, Marvin, Hickok and other famous knights of the sulky made their appearance at the race meetings on the Cali- fornia Circuit. By the terms of the will of Mrs. Mary Ann Knight, widow of David E. Knight of Marysville. the race track upon which her husband had so many horses in training was recently bequeathed to the city of Marysville. It is valued at $50,000. A record breaking 2:10 list will he the result of this year's racing. Not only will the 2:10 list for 1906 be the largest of any year, but it will probably contain more extremely fast trotters and pacers than that of any previous year. It is apparent to all who take the trouble to study the breeding of the new 2:10 trotters and pacers that better breeding is, in a large measure, responsible for the increased number of 2:10 performers and the low speed aver- age of the new comers to that list. Better training methods and improved training appliances have con- tributed their share to this result, but better breed- ing has more to do in bringing it about than any other one thing. Charles Marvin informs us that the report that he will not drive another race is erroneous. He never authorized the statement. His health is better than it was early last summer, and he will handle a few horses just as long as he is able to do so. He realizes that he cannot completely abandon the occupation of a life time without inviting the feeling of unrest, which saps mental and bodily vigor. The man who has been active for more than half a century can- not relapse into idleness without developing the canker of discontent. Charles Marvin, whose career has been long and honorable, has a horror of rusting out. Here is hoping that he will have the strength and good fortune to drive to the front in one or more" of the Futurities of 1907. — Horseman. Encouraged by the success which marked the path followed by Messrs. De Ryder, Curry, Walker and Helman in the East several horse owners in Califor- nia who made the assertion that they would have no more training done are thinking seriously of plac- ing their best bred ones at work, and it would not be surprising if every competent trainer in California will have a full string to work on next year, Saturday, November 3, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN There are some grandly-bred trotting stallions, mares, colts and fillies advertised for sale in our business columns and at the prices asked thev should find buyers immediately. Mr. Thomas Bonner purchased the handsome mare Minnie (\ by Mendocino 2:19U. out of Oro Rose by Oro Wilkes -' : 11 , second "lam MelroS) by Sultan 2:24. third dam Josephine 2:31 (dam of Volunteer Chief 2:i'H>^ and grandam <>t More by Young Morrill 118. She has been bred to Budd Doble's fine stallion Kinney Lou 2:07%. Mr. Bon- ner purchased her for W. k Veirs, Melbourne, Vic- toria, and will ship her on the Sonoma next month. The filly by John A. McKerron 2:04% out of the great race mare Anzella 2:06%, has been placed in "Doc" Tanner's hands to prepare for her rich Fu- turity engagements. Anzella has been shipped to her owner in Russia. At a sale of saddle horses in New York City last week William J., a weight-carrying saddle "hack. was sold to a Mr. George Watson for $1,550 M. E. McHenry and H. H. Helman are the onlv drivers that put two trotters into the 2:10 list in 1906. McHenry s pair are Nut Boy 2:07% and Ro- berta 2:09^4 and Helman's Mack Mack 2:08 and Lady Mo wry 2:09%. Two mares in Australasia were never credited with the records they obtained in that far awav place. Norice by Chas. Derby 2:20 out of Nau- lahka by Balkan 2:15 got a record of 2:22 in Christ- church. New Zealand, and Inveresta by Steinway 2:25%, out of Maggie McGregor (dam of Algregor 2:11, W. W. Foote 2:15^. Tyana 2:16^ and Mad- cap 2:20). got a record of 2:25 in Sydney, Australia. Alto Down 2:25% by Iran Alto won a race at Richmond, Virginia. October 22d. There is a possibility that a number of very fast colts and fillies will be discovered among the lot to be sold at Chase's auction sale next Thursday. A large tent has been raised at Chase's salesyard and accommodations made for the seating of a large crowd at the coming sale. Dr. Ira Barker Dalziel, the famous veterinary dentist. is in great demand by horse owners. His reputation in his line of work extends from Van couver to San Diego, for he is very conscientious and thoroughly understands what is needed in the way of equine dentistry. The distinction so long held by Alix 2:03% of having trotted the festest mile ever shown by any mare without the pace-maker in front, as well as that held by Cresceus 2:02*4, as the fastest trotter of any sex under the same conditions, was transfer- red to McKinney's great daughter. Sweet Marie. when she stepped a mile in 2:02 at Columbus, ac- companied by a runner at her side. But for the un- usual occurrence of a break in the last quarter, it is not improbable that the mile would have been cov- ered even faster, as the mare trotted the first quar- ter in 30 seconds, the second in 29%, the third in 30%, and the last, with a break, in 32. Whenever a driver of harness horses intimates that every man his his price, just mark him down as belonging to the "bargain counter." The most remarkable season in the annals of Eng- lish trotting is drawing to a close. There has been more racing this season than ever before, while the speed shown has been greater than ever. Much of this speed is due to the better care that horses are given now, for while in London four or five years ago owners used their trotters as roadsters, and it was common to see a horse driven by his owner to the track in a trap on race day, and then, after being raced, driven away again, most of them now arrive rigged up and bandaged like a race horse, and many are strapped and done well as the crack thorough- breds. Improvement has also been made in shoe- ing, w^hile wearing the hopples tighter has this year made many a pacer a race horse. Some remark- able performances have been done over the South End track, which is a well-shaped clay track, with the turns nicely banked. Great care has been given to the surface of this track, which has been kept nearly perfect, and the consistent increase in speed shows how our tracks have been neglected in the past. More fast miles have been trotted over South End and Iniber Court tracks this summer than could have been dreamed of some four years ago by the most sanguine follower of the sport. — The Trotting World, London, Eng. Geo. T. Algeo of San Leandro, writes: "The 'for sale' advertisement which I inserted in your journal has brought grand results. I received letters of in- quiry from all parts of the country; these were writ- ten by very prominent citizens, which proves most conclusively that the Breeder and Sportsman reaches ih. very best class. I intend to give a grand mat- inee for trotters and pacers at the San Leandro track Thanksgiving Day. There are to be three races, the winner of each race to receive a handsome set of harness." The track at San Leandro is one of the best and safest in California and evei tention will be given horsemen making entrb will pay horsemen and trainers to write at 00 Mr. Algeo for further particulars. A Los Angeles correspondent writes: Geo r ot Zombro fame, is a busy man and he is not afraid to show his goods. He worked a filly he calls Helen Dare a mile in 2:13% and Zombov 2 l*.1 1 a mile in 2:1414 the other day. Frank Wil- liams drove Eara a mile in 2:13% and Will D stepped Zomalto a mile in 2:15 (she could have gone in 2:12): he also let Zomont go to the half in puUed him up on the upper turn and lei him step fast the last eighth, finishing the mile in 2:15. These four green Zombros are pretty bandy. Zomont by Zombro 2:11 will be held over for the M. and M. next year and Bessie Barnes, a pacing mare by Zombro. which is now in Billy Andrews' stable in the East, will be prepared for the C. of C. in L907. These Zombros should make a good showing in any company. The grandstand at the Santa Maria race track was ved by fire two days before the race mi opened. A large force of men were at once era- ployed ami a new one replaced the burned structure on the opening day. T. A. Carroll of San Jose, whose horse shoeing shop was wrecked by the earthquake, has rebuilt a fine one on its site. At an auction sale last week, near Los Angeles, a three-year-old brown gelding by Zombro 2:11 out of a mare of unknown breeding sold for $403. He was good looking and had never been handled out- side of a breaking cart. This shows that the Zom- bros are in demand and must be considered a very fair price for a green gelding. T. E. Pollock, a banker from Flagstaff, Arizona, and also one of the directors of the Arizona Terri- torial Fair, wras in Los Angeles ah week hustling for entries for the big race meeting to be held there. Nearest McKinney is the name of the stallion by McKinney 2:11*4 out of Maud by Nearest, that will be the stable companion for Nearest this season at San Jose. He is a -grand individual, a perfectly- gaited trotter and will be trained next season. What a splendid stock horse he will make. Henry Helman will open a public training stable at Pleasanton this season. His remarkable success with Mack Mack and Lady Mowry has placed him in the front rank as a fine conditioner and careful driver. He will have for an "opening day," Byron Lace 2:14^. Lady Mowry 2:09% (her mark will be 2:02 in 1907). the two Kentucky bred youngsters owned by J. B. Bowles of Portland. Oregon, and several others. Mr. Helman believes he will race on this Coast next year. "Farmer" Bunch, noted all over the country as a reinsman. was in Modesto one day last week to look at the mare Lady Rea. the property of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jones. He made an offer of $2000 for the mare and the proposition was rejected. He has been after her for a long time. Lady Rea is a four-year-old. sired by Iran Alto, dam Yedral by Nutwood 600. Her brothers and sisters are among the fastest in the country. T. W. Barstow of San Jose intends to send High Fly 2:24M: and Alone 2:09*4 to Jack Curry next spring. They have been given light work all sum- mer and ace in excellent shape to go into this cele- brated trainer's hands. AT THE TRENTON FAIR. Editor Breeder and Sportsman: Having heard that there may be a regular county fair held at Petaluma next year, my thoughts re- verted to the many annual onees which were held at that place, and as those fairs passed into the shad- ows of the past and left naught but memory to conjure up the scenes which to me were once so vivid, real and full of pleasure. I thought of an ex- hibition I attended last month in Trenton, New Jersey. It was called the Inter-State Fair. For weeks prior to the opening of the gates all the fences and deadwalls in every city, town and village in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York were il- lumined with posters announcing the event. The daily and weekly newspapers, not only of New Jer- sey, but those published in Philadelphia. New York City and Wilmington. Delaware, contained adver- tisements of the fair, and the various railroad and steamboat companies vied with each other in pro- claiming the many attractions to be seen there. So everybody, from the little barefooted boy driving the cows down shaded lanes to the merchant busily engaged in transacting his affairs in the large cities. felt that there was one place and one fair which could not be overlooked. Baseball games, the circus and theatres could lie seen at any time, but the Trenton Fair — who could afford to miss it? For a year the m - with owner- ows, and for tin- past three months horse : owners in all parts of the country ■ if catalogues containing lists of premiums and prizes. Housewives and school chil- dren were told of the premiums they could earn lOdy was on the tiptoe of ex- citement waiting for the gates to open at the low admission price of twenty-five cents. Hundreds o\ people eat ly En the mi 'i thousands in the afternoon and to a Calif ornian accustomed was startling, to From th) ance all the way to the pavilions where the exhibits ot household goods -■■ 'd in several rows, were er immense tents, and outside on the plai forms wei ■ »ig brass tom- toms and Immense tones trying to separate the visitors from their senses and their coin by inviting them inside to see the freaks and curiosi- ties imported from that far-away seaport, Coney Is- land. Shooting galleries — "every shot wins a prize, gentlemen!" Fortune tellers, baby shows, wild ani- mal exhibits, kinetescope views of "San Francisco in ruins before and after the great earthquake in which thousands were killed and hundreds of houses were swallowed up!" Near the police headquarters were half a dozen shows of the type that always draws a full house. Jolly widows, who must have been -minded when dressing, were pictured as dis- porting themselves right merrily. A husky lad with a tom-tom was calling attention to the lair of the Oriental dancers, and nearby a set of living pictures direct from .Moulin Rouge" enticed the wild-eyed yokel. Running the gauntlet through these rows of '•at- tractions" and passing the popcorn. New Jersey "hard" cider, varnished pretzels and hot-corn stands, one finds a little change in gazing in the pavilion upon a sea of crazy quilts, embroidered sofa pillows and crocheted shawls, each tagged with the name of the exhibitor. The center of the building is dedi- cated to these silent mementos of many hours of toil, while along the walls furniture displays are sandwiched between booths wherein phonographs vie with pianos in sending forth musical and un- musical sounds. Out of this building and across a little field the poultry' exhibit is safely housed. The feathered tribes show up well, and I never dreamed there was such a variety of chickens, ducks and pigeons in the world. A crowing hen attracted a curious crowd, while in front of every row of pens were proud exhibitors who considered that any vis- itor not interested in the shape, feathering and points of their fowls must be ready to go to a phren- ologist and have his or her bumps examined. There was no resisting the importunities of these enthu- siasts. Passing by with pockets bulging with busi- ness cards bestowed with liberal hands by these gentlemen, I visited the large barn where the draft horses were exhibited. It was so crowded that the only portions of the horses I could see were their heads and withers above the hats of the experts who were criticizing the points of every horse. The dis- play was very creditable for the premiums were large enough to attract the best. The cattle sheds did not compare with those at the State Fairgrounds at Sacramento. The exhibit of Holsteins. Short- horns. Swiss and belted cattle was excellent; the Jerseys, Ayrshires and Herefords poor. In fact, for quality our California exhibits are far superior to those shown here or at Allentown. Pennsylvania, or Mount Holly, New Jersey. The swine exhibit was really excellent. Berkshires. Poland Chinas, Tarn- worths and Chester Whites were well represented, and to select the best was a task one would find most difficult. While passing through this part of the immense enclosure I forgot to look over to the track. When I did so I was astonished to see the grand stand packed and the outer fence around the course lined three deep with people. In front of the grandstand on a platform adjoining the judges' stand, a first- class vaudeville entertainment was delighting the thousands. Between the heats of the races there were Woodward's trained seals. Burzac's pony circus, five cannon ascensions, fourteen musical hussars, the -Wilson and Davenport families of acrobats, a dog circus, and in the infield, — as if there was not enough for the money, — there were balloon ascen- sions and thrilling parachute drops, besides the Roy Knabenshue in his airship, who made daily trips above various points and descended efully from whence he arose. The fair lasted five days, there were eleven trot- ting and pacing races listed and several automobile races to keep the crowd in good humor. The at- tendance for the five days was over 250.000 and as the management leased all privileges, even to the programme peddler, it can be seen that the Inter- State Fair at Trenton is a second Klondike. Every- body seemed to be in good humor. The long rows of frankfurter and saurkraut tables groaned under the loads of hot provender, while beer flowed like water, but not a disturbance marred the festivities: thing passed off "merrily as a marriage bell,' and when the people crowded the cars on their homeward trip it was considered good form to say "It was great: I'll he here next year: these know how to give a fair." W. G. LAY California's favorite hot weather drink is Tnckson 'a Napa Soda, The first-clasB hotel of Victoria, B THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 3, 1906. SILVERTHREAD, BY THE MOOR. WILBUR, WASHINGTON, RACES. ROYALLY BRED HORSES TO BE SOLD. Since Oakland Baron 2:09% has achieved such .! sire and since he has been recognized as one of the best suns of Baron Wilkes, his pedi- side has caused a number of s to make inquiries regarding it. Oakland was out of Lady Mackay (dam of Lucy R. i". Silvertnread IS, 053; second dam Fleet- wins (dam of Stamboul 2:11, and Ruby 2:19%, and the dams of four, including Semi-Tropic 2:24) by Hambletonian 10, etc. Silvertnread. the sire of Lady .Mac!. ay. was bred by L. J. Rose, at Sunny Slope, San Gabriel. California. He was a dark dap- pled -ray horse and was foaled in 1S74. His sire was 'the Moor STO, and his dam was called Grey Dale (dam of Longworth 2:19%, sire of Alford D. 2:12%, El Moro 2:13 and the dam of Al Bock 2:08), by Hollenback's American Boy Jr. (son of American Boy Jr., sire of the dam of Venture 2:27%); sec- ond dam Grey Poll by Winfleld Scott; third dam Sorrel Poll by Sir Harry; fourth dam a mare by Printer, bred by Mr. Carter of Wayne county, Mis- souri. Mr. Rose always claimed that Silverthread could outrun any colt he ever saw, and as the youngster had so many infusions of thoroughbred blood in his veins this assertion was not to be doubted, for even The Moor, his sire, was a half thoroughbred. Silverthread was never bred to many mares. His color, for one thing, being against him. He was bred to Gertrude, a daughter of his sire (The Moor) and she produced Silver, a grey mare that, on being bred to the Almont stallion Le Grand, produced the fast and game pacing mare Hattie F. 2:18. Wm. Corbitt of San Mateo, who owned Guy Wilkes 2:15%, was struck very favorably by the appearance of Silver as an individual when he bought her, and all doubts as to her value as a brood mare were cast aside, as he noticed the mar- velous muscular development of the gray foal by her side, which in after years created such a furore among trotting horse enthusiasts when, as Marin Jr. in 1894, driven by Pat Farrell, on the old Bay District course, he almost distanced Deborah, Dan Brown, Guard, Stockton Belle, Maria P. and Eva M., and jogged home in the third heat in 2:23. Two days after he lowered this mark to 2:18%, defeas- ing another good field. At San Jose he won a five- heat race, winning the first, third and fifth heats in 2:13, 2:13%, 2:13%, 2:15% and 2:14. He defeated Wayland W., Vina Belle, Adelaide MacGregor, Al- tao, Bruno and Montana in this event, and the game- ness displayed by this gray gelding elicted much comment. He trotted in seven races that season, won six and was used as a road horse for many years alter. The dam of Beautiful Bells, Minnehaha by Bald Chief, was bred to Silverthread by Mr. Rose as an experiment to see if she would not throw a bay or brown colt or filly, but the youngster was a roan filly and he named her Phaceolo (since regis- tered as Phaceolo). She was sold to the Oakwood Park Stock Farm and was bred to Steinway 2:25%, the produce being a roan filly called Steinola (dam of Lena Holly 2:1S%, Leta May 2:23% and Leonard 2:08%). Lady Mackay was purchased by Ed Stokes, the man who shot Jim Fisk on a stairway of a hotel in New York City, served some time in Sing Sing, was liberated and came to California, and, after buying this mare, presented her to John Mackay, one of the Bonanza kings. She was taken East and sold to R. G. Stoner of Paris, Kentucky, who bred her to Baron Wilkes and the produce was the beautiful bay horse Oakland Baron, that started in eight races in 1S97, won seven, and at Columbus, Ohio, in August of that year got his record of 2:09%.. He was then re- tired to the stud and has to his credit Rythmic 2:08, the pure-gaited blind trotting stallion which achieved such success in 1902, starting in eleven races and winning ten against the best horses out that year. Baron de Shay that started in eleven races also, won seven and got a record of 2:08%, Lady Gail Hamilton that started in seven races, won six and got a mark of 2:11%, which she reduced this vear to 2:06%, Dreamer 2:14. Oakland Pilot 2:1S%, Oak- land Sun 2:1S%, Lucy Baron 2:20, Star Baron 2:20% and ten more in the 2:30 list. Lady Mackay was out of one of the most beautiful mares brought to California— Fleetwing by Hambletonian 10— and if her son, Silverthread, had an opportunity of being bred to some of the mares which traced to this fountain head Hambletonian 10, there is no doubt he would have many descendants in the 2:30 list; greeat as it is, he never sired a colt or filly that was trained long enough to be entered in a race, hence his name does not appear as a sire of 2:30 perform- ers. His blood breeds on, however, and whenever beauty and gameness is looked for they will surely be found in his progeny. To the blood of his sire. The Moor was much of the success of Palo Alto and the San Mateo Stock Farm trotters due. It was an outcross for every current of Hambletonian blood, irrespective of any channel it came through, Silver- thread traces on the dams side beyond his famous dam to thoroughbred strains that are found in the best of our trotting-horse families to-day. The Breeder and Sportsman will, as has been its custom for the past twenty-four years, issue a Christ- mas edition replete with timely topics of interest to everyone connected with the live stock interests of the West. October 16. — The great fair opened in a blaze of glory with a fine race card. The weather on Mon- day was very wet and the outlook was bad, but on Tuesday it cleared up. although it was raw and cold, so of course, the crowd was small. The race track and grounds were in first class condition and the new stalls and the addition to the grandstand, the bet- ting ring, electric lights and city water made things look simply fine. G. M. Wilson, manager; E. Plough, president; Jas. McGovern, secretary, and the board of directors deserve great credit and praise for the work they put on the fair grounds, says the Rural Spirit. The first race of the day was the 3:00 trot or pace and all the starters were pacers, Gold Rose having no trouble in winning in three straight heats, with the other three fighting for second money. A one-half mile dash and one-fourth mile dash closed the racing program of the first day of the meeting. Summaries: 3:00 trot or pace, purse $100 — Gold Rose by Del Norte 1 1 1 Dell McKinnon by Del Norte 2 3 2 Joe 4 2 3 Effie Lamont by King Altamont 3 4 4 Time— 2:30%, 2:28, 2:28. October 17. — The second day opened clear, but still cold. The two harness races were high class with very good contests and very fair time for this late in the season. Two runs and the relay race completed the day's sport. The people went away well pleased, but cold. 2:35 trot, purse $100— Parovas by Parole 1 1 1 Ester Blake by Gustavus 2 2 3 Harry Sherrill by Gustavus 3 3 2 Gaysome bv Hummer 4 4 4 Time— 2:39%, 2:35%, 2:37%. 2:20 trot, purse $200— Robert H. by Coeur d'Alene 1 1 1 Nellie E. by Encounter 2 2 2 Gold Rose by Del Norte 4 3 3 Rose Rial by Alcove 3 4 4 Time— 2:22, 2:25, 2:30. October 18. — This was Davenport day and the crowd that came from the train was met at the depot by the Wilbur band and all marched up the street to the corner, where the Davenport people were wel- comed to Wilbur in a very neat speech. All the Davenport people seemed to have a fine time at the fair. The program and other attractions kept things moving until after 5 o'clock, when the Derby was finally settled with Black Cloud first, Tuck Back sec- ond and Invoice third. The two harness events were the 2:25 trot and the two-year-old pace. In the trot it was a horse race from the word go until five heats had been trot- ted and Crylia Jones called winner. He is a good trotter and can certainly step a mile in 2:12 or 2:15 on a good mile track.. The two little two-year-olds did themselves proud in their race at one-half mile heats, stepping the dis- tance in 1:19 in the easiest kind of style. The crowd was a record breaker and said to be the largest ever gathered together in Lincoln county. 2:25 trot, purse $200— Crylia Jones by Capt. Jones-Nellie... 4 2 111 Deception by Babe Chapman 2 1 2 2 3 J. H. M. by Iowa ' 1 3 3 3 2 Ladv Sunrise by Sunrise 3 4 4 4 4 Time— 2:27%, 2:29%,' 2:31, 2:29, 2:28%. Two-year-old pace, purse $50 — William T. by Sunrise 1 1 Redmont by King Altamont 2 2 Time— 1:20, 1:19. October 19. — On the last day of the meeting was the free-for-all pace and on account of the cold, raw day the horses did not seem to be able to go a little bit. King Altamont could not make any of his old- time bursts of speed and Helennes was never a con- tender, so Robert H. had a very easy time of it on a fast track, going the fastest mile in 2:23 and win- ning by half a length. But in the special trot or pace Bally and Zella Norte declined the issue, it being a $75 purse and an entrance fee and they being out did not in the least stop the four pacers. They fought all the way all the time and went five heats to finish their troubles. Ten dollars wasn't played in the book on this race by the people in it. It just seemed to be who can win and the best got 50 per cent of the purse. This race closed the best fair Wilbur has ever held, and next year with the fail- two weeks earlier and the weather good will see Wilbur next to Spokane for fairs. In Eastern Wash- ington they have the snap and get-up to make good fairs and know how to handle them. Free-for-all trot or pace, purse $200 — Robert H. by Coeur d'Alene 1 1 1 Fremont S. by Old Hundred 2 3 2 Nellie E. by Encounter 4 2 3 Helennes by Helicon 3 4 5 King Altamont by Altamont 5 5 4 Time— 2:23, 2:23%, 2:24%. Special trot or pace, purse $75 — Ben Wood by Ben Eda 3 1 3 1 1 Holdredge Kid by Ben Johnson 1 3 1 3 5 Promptmont by King Altamont .... 2 2 2 2 2 Pearl Lockheart bv Lockheart 4 4 4 4 3 Time— 2:38, 2:30, 2:42, 2:36, 2:40. Throughout the United States there is a scarcity of first-class trotting and pacing horses and when- ever a sale such as the one to be held next Thurs- day, November 8th, at Fred H. Chase & Co.'s new salesyard, 478 Valencia street, takes place, oppor- tunities are afforded buyers to secure fine horses at prices far below what they would bring at private sale. The fame of the Oakwood Paik Stick Farm horses is world wide, and no class is better esteem- ed or more highly thought of than those bred and reared on this place. The blood of Steinway is the blood that breeds on. He was the greatest son of the mighty -Strathmore and the first three-year-old to hold a world's record of 2:25%. His son, Chas. Derby 2:20, was out of Katie G., the greatest pro- ducing daughter of the immortal Electioneer, and his sons, in turn, Diablo 2:09%, Demonio 2:11%, Arner 2:17%, and Stillwell, were out of Bertha, the greatest producer of extreme speed in the world and the greatest daughter of Alcantara. All these have helped to enrich the records of the trotting turf through their progeny and produce. At this sale there are twenty-one three-year-olds by Chas. Derby 2:20, nearly all from producing dams and all "bred in the purple." There are six by Owyhee 2:11 (a son of Chas. Derby 2:20 out of Ida Wood, a great broodmare, by Simmons 2:28), two geld- ings and four mares. Owyhee 2:11 sired Owyho 2:07% and Owyner 2:29%, and his daughters should prove extremely valuable for broodmares when their days of usefulness on the track and road end. Then there are colts and fillies by Arner 2:17%, Stam B. 2:11, and Hart Boswell (son of Onward and Nancy Lee). These are all broken single and double, but never trained for speed, consequently buyers will have an opportunity of developing them, and it will not be surprising if many record makers will be discovered by their fortunate buyers. Every farmer should own a standard bred mare and Mr. Humphreys, the manager of the farm, has consigned some beautifully bred ones sired by such famous horses as Anteeo 2:16%, Director 2:17, Wil- ton 2:19%, Mambrino Boy (son of Mambrino Patchen), Balkan 2:15, Electioneer, Steinway 2:25%, Chas. Derby 2:20, and Cresco. These are out of well bred producing mares by such sires as Abbotts- ford 2:19%, Steinway 2:25%, Simmons 2:28, Harry Clay 45, Robert McGregor 2:17%, Black Walnut, Belmont 64, Ethan Wilkes, Nutwood 2:18%, and Antevolo 2:19%, and are in foal to either Chas. Derby 2:20 or his bloodlike son, Stillwell (full brother to Diablo 2:09%, Don Derby 2:04%, and Derbertha 2:07%). With the many excellent stal- lions that will come here to make the season, as well as those already in California, owners can have an opportunity of suiting their fancy and be the proud owner of a colt or filly that may become a world's record holder. Hence, in all sincerity, we wish to impress upon our readers the necessity of attending this sale. It makes no difference what is paid for any offered, it is a positive fact that they will not bring one-third of the value which they will six months from now. Chances like these to get such royally bred ones are becoming scarcer every year, and farmers and horse breeders cannot afford to miss them. DISAPPOINTMENTS IN BREEDING. It has sometimes happened that the animals from which breeders of trotting stock have expected the best results, have proved of but little value as pro- ducers. Probably no other two mares ever owned at the famous Palo Alto breeding establishment were greater disappointments than McCa and Nellie Walker. The former was by Almont 33, and her dam was the famous brood mare Dolly, that pro- duced Director 2:17, Thorndale 2:23%, Onward 2:25%, etc. McCa produced foals by six different stallions, in- cluding Electioneer, Whips 2:27% and Clay 2:25, but none of her foals ever made a record in standard time. Nellie Walker was very strongly bred in trotting lines. Her sire was Thorndale 2:22% by Alexan- der's Abdallah 15, and from famous old Dolly by Mambrino Chief 11. Her dam was Rosalind 2:21%, she by Alexander's Abdallah and from the noted Burch mare, a producing daughter of Parker's Brown Pilot. Nellie Walker produced 12 foals by seven different sires, among which were Dictator, Elec- tioneer, General Benton, Whips 2:27% and Clay 2:25. One of her foals by Electioneer was the pacer Peruvian Bitters 2:23%, and one that she produced by Whips 2:27% was the trotter Warlock 2:24. None of the other ten ever made standard records. It must seem strange to those who pin their faith solely to "orthodox trotting blood." that while Elec- tioneer got such fast, game campaigners as Palo Alto 2:08% and Expressive (3) 2:12%, from strictly running bred mares, the best of his get from Nellie Walker was only fast enough to make a pacing record of 2:23%. Netherleigh, foaled in 1884, sired by Electioneer and from Nellie Walker was kept for stock purposes, but the Year Book does not credit him with a single standard performer. He was bought at public sale when a two-year-old by Charles Nolan of Philadelphia. Pa., for $1700. If you want tents, awnings, bags, wagon or horse camp furniture or anything in that line, call loss McMahon, at the old stand, No. 73 Market reet. His goods and prices are right. Bonnie Steinway's record is 2:06%, not 2:04%, as published in the leading turf journals. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. Salinas race track is still the scene of considerable activity notwithstanding the lateness of the season. Manager Charles Whitehead has returned from the Oakwood Stock Farm sale, at which he bought five two-year-old Belgian mares. Saturday, November 3, 1906.1 TrlE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN A REMINISCENT MOOD. While visiting at McCook, Neb., during the past week, I enjoyed the pleasure of a long visit with Mr. O. P. Shalenberger of [mperial, Neb., and was very much interested in hearing him tell afa neighbor of his away out at Galena, in Hi Nebraska, whom he was very anxious I before leaving McCoo On Saturday morning, the meeting having been ar- Bed, I enjoyed a real treat in having a Ion] ation with the party. His nam.- Is Irving D Smith. He was burn in 1833 at Peek skill, N. V.. and at a very early day his natural love for the trot- ting horse manifested itself, and his reminiscenses on the events occurring, some of them, away back before I860, are certainly very much appn when we know how few men there are whose indi- vidual experience and memory enable them to relate personal accounts of the events oi those days. Mr. Smith's memory is very clear and distinct, although at times it is apparent that it is with some effort he is enabled to recall the names of men and horses, I was particularly interested in his story in rela- tion to Hambletonian 10 and many of his famous sons, which he knew personally in all their indi- viduality, such as Volunteer. Guy Miller. Aberdeen, George Wilkes. Dexter. Happy Medium and many others. Mr. Smith saw Happy Medium with his fa- mous mother. Princess, when the colt was but three days old, and he remembers Happy Medium as a four or five-year-old. when he saw him in a race at Paterson, N. J. There were two other horses in the race, whose names Mr. Smith did not recall, and the race was for $500 a corner, the winner to take all. The first heat was in 2:34^, won by Happy Medium, one horse being distanced. The second heat was won by Happy Medium and the other horse distanced: time, 2:32^. which was the horse's rec- ord. (The horses referred to by Mr. Smith were Guy Miller and Honesty.) Mr. Smith says that his first memory of a horse race is the hundred-mile race on Union course by Conqueror; that he was present and saw the performance and the attendant excitement, and remembers the occurrence as being one of the great feats performed by an equine king. In 1S65 Mr. Smith leased the track and hotel at Newburg. Rockland county. New York. In the county just, north of him at that time lived the prince of all breeders and owners, Alden Goldsmith, whose name will live as long as the horse world maintains the harness sport, and ever will be asso- Ciated with his name Volunteer and Goldsmith Maid. Mr. Smith, while proprietor of the track at New- burg. gave the race in which Goldsmith Maid ap- peared for the first time in a race away from home. She was secured for the performance, as Mr. Smith says, by his personal visit to Mr. Goldsmith for that purpose. In the race were the mare mentioned. Panic. Old Man's Mare and Ninette. The race was won by Goldsmith Maid. Soon after Mr. Smith went tu Newburg. Splan came there with Lady Sandaugh. where he commenced his career as a driver. Mr. Smith was present at the time Alden Goldsmith purchased from William Jackson ("Jersey Bill") the mare which afterwards bore his name, paying therefor $600. Mr. Smith relates a little incident which illustrates the natty disposition of this little creature, and which I have not heretofore seen in print. He said: "Jersey Bill drove her into town, and when he struck the cobblestone pavement, she be- came excited and kicked herself loose from the rig- ging, and Jersey Bill led hr up in front of one of the resorts and hitched her to a ring in the stone curbing. He then proceeded to the tavern, where he met Mr. Goldsmith, and, after relating his experi- ence with the mare, remarked that damned if he would ever unhitch her again.' " and it was under those circumstances that Mr. Goldsmith purchased her. Mr. Smith relates that Goldsmith took her to his home, where she was babied, fed sugar and sweet apples until he had thoroughly gained her confi- dence. In time she was hitched to a long break cart, and became, as we all know, very well-man- nered in harness. Mr. Smith said. "There is another thing I want to tell you about the mare: Bill Bodine is the man who broke her and made her the lady she always appeared in performing her later engagements." When asked which was the greatest son of Ham- bletonian. as an individual, Mr. Smith said, "Volun- teer," and then to hear him describe Alden Gold- smith driving Volunteer, and the appearance made by each, makes us wish that we had more Alden Goldsmiths actively engaged in the horse business to-day. I was very much interested in Mr. Smith's story of Guy Miller, the man for whom the horse of that name was named. Also George M. Patchen. Harry Clay, George Wilkes. Dexter and Ethan Allen. I said in Mr. Smith: "Do you remember how George Wilkes was gaited?" He said: "As I re- member him. he was what we term a shuffling-gait- ed horse. When he came back to score he shuffled and cuffed along, but when in action he was, as I remember him. very pure gaited. going low in front, with tremendous power and action behind, and would be called big gaited." "Mr. Smith, do you remember any other notable races during the early period of the trotting horse?" "Well, there was the race at Middletown. N. Y.. between Dexter and Goldsmith Maid, which I re- member very distinctly, also the match race made between Ethan Allen and Charlotte F.. against Dex- ter, to be raced on Flushing track. This last was the greatest betting race I ever saw. I was present. The betting was $100 to $40 against Allen and mate. 1 had plenty of money in those days, and was dili- gently taking the Ethan Allen end until a to me, staling thai I was making a mil and could not win. when l quit a Feature in con- :i with this inc.-. which 1 remember, was that a substitution was made for the running male. Char- lotte F.. she having gone lame before the time for the race. The 1> pie claimed the forfeit. and as the race was made auainst Ethan Allen to trot, hitched with Charlotte F . the runner, the claim was sustained and the match race was off. Mr. Simmons then stated that he would give (2.500 as a purse for this rare, and would substitute the running mate for Ethan Allen, and under these con- ditions the race came off, and it was on tin made race that I finally invested my money. I was simply a question or not whether the runnei live for tlie three miles History records the fact that Ethan Allen won in three straight 1 Mr. Smith is a remarkably well-preserved man for his years, but his friends who have known him tell me that his memory is not as keen and quick as it was five years ago. May the few who are left, that represent the old guard, find peace and enjoyment in the evening of their long life, and may they ever enjoy the memo- ries formed in those early days of a great industry, which is purely American, and when the night time closes in. and that which is immortal goes to its eternal home, may the Directing Hand guide them to a place where, if they can't see a horse race, they may he at least associated with their kind. — W. B. McCreary in Western Horseman. THE MORGAN CROSS. THE CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB. The e\pressions of the many turfmen :n New Yoik City when it was announced that President Thos. II. Williams intended to give a race meeting at Emeryville, Cal., this winter were most cheering and encouraging. Notwithstanding the terrible calamity which occurred during the last week of this year's racing, when horse owners, trainers, bookmakers and the hundreds of followers of the racing game who resided in San Francisco were Tlriven from their hotels and residences with only their clothes on their backs and their money tied up in the safe deposit vaults and savings banks, the same spirit which dominated these men when the winter racing was first spoken of in California still prevails. To show that the owners and trainers meant everything they said, when the list of stakes for this winter's racing was published and the date of closing was set for October 29th, Secretary Percy W. Treat's mail was deluged with letters inquiring for entry blanks and to his surprise every event filled with more entries than were ever received since this flourishing club came into existence. Applications for stalls have come from all parts of the Unitel States, and as two hundred extra stalls do not ac- commodate all the horses listed, the owners are told to send some of their horses to Tanforan. This track, which is also owned by the California Jockey Club, has been put in excellent shape by Superintendent Grant and as facilities for the trans- portation of horses from Emeryville there have been greatly improved, at least 500 horses can be accom- modated and trained. The track at Emeryville was constructed with a view to be useful every day. rain or shine, and its success is marked. It is acknowledged by horsemen to be one of the fastest and safest in the United States. The greatest precautions are taken to keep the stalls clean and in perfect sanitary condition. The management is of the very best, and no one who has had dealings with this club has ever had reason to find fault, for President Williams gives everyone what President Roosevelt calls "a square deal." In the conduct of the meeting and in the transaction of all business connected with it his ideas have met the fullest indorsement of the press and the public as well as those who have brought their horses to race on this track. That is why the New California Jockey Club is growing in popularity and that is the reason that hundreds who have heretofore gone to New Orleans decided to come to California this winter. Money will be fully as plentiful and the attendance as great as last season. The very best officials that can . be engaged in the United States will preside, and from the program boys to the judges the strictest atten- tion to the rights and privileges of all connected with the meeting will be observed. The liberality of this club is recognized every- where. The large number of handicaps and stakes advertised and amounts of money added to these events, the low entrance fees and the care in ad- justing weights for the contestants are features not overlooked by horse owners and trainers. The four stakes for two-year-olds, which will close Decem- ber 3d. will also fill well. The rule adopted that no purse shall be less than $400. and the many overnight handicaps and special races to be given with from $5oo to $1,000 added will keep a full entry list for every event and insure six good races every afternoon. The season will begin November 17th, two weeks from to-day. It is becoming more evident ■ -• -hat a Morgan cross in a trottii is not detrl tal to The fastesi -'-ason was in _' 0 is credited to Sweet Marie by WcKinne) Jill1, The pedigree of the dam of Sweet Marie Bhows two crosses of Vermont Mack Hawk. Nutboy 2:07% won i: i in purses last season than any other light harness performer. The third dam of Nutboy was Black Bess by StockbrhUe Chief, a son Ol Vermont hlack Hawk. One of the new ! was also inbred to the Morgan strain. It will not require much persuasion in fu;ur.- to induce small breeders to secure the best Morgan brood purposes that can be Found, for all well posted breeders now know that the Morgan cross is valuable even in an animal intended for public racing, while for roadsters and general pur- pose horses, it is now considered so valuable that a systematic and well directed effort is being made suscitate and rebuild the Morgan family. DEATH OF J. H. GLIDE. J. H. Glide, one of the most successful stock rais- ers in the United States and one of the best known breeders of sheep in the world, died at his home in Sacramento last Monday. He was a naiive of Eng- land and came to California in 1855. He followed mining for a time, then engaged in the importation of the finest bred cattle procurable in Europe and. finding a better demand for choicely bred she.-p. spared no money in buying the very choicest to place on his farm at Yolo. Representatives from this place are to be found in Europe, Asia and Aus- tralasia, as well as throughout the United States. Prior to being stricken with paralysis six years ago. Mr. Glide was one of our most enterprising and pro- gressive business men, giving personal attention to his affairs, which he stamped with indomitable i until he became famous for his success. He had been for many years one of the largest exhibitors of stock at the State Fair. Sacramento, and always showed a disposition to encourage others to ei in the business of stock raising. He leaves a widow and five children. As a father, friend, citizen and neighbor, he was esteemed by all and his loss will be severely felt. The Harness Horse Association of San Bernardino and Riverside counties is the somewhat cumbersome name of a new association whose object is ex- pressed by its name. The first president is Col. G W. Prescott of Highland; Alex. Wilson of River- side, vice-president; E. J. Gilbert of San Bernardino. secretarv. Directors, including the officers are. M. Griffin and E. F. Binder of Riverside. R. T. Curtis, L. E. Kiefhaber and J. F. Fairchild of Redlands; Thomas Holmes and A. B. Thomas of San Bernar- dino. The first meet will be at Association Park on November 28-29-30. Over $3,00i> has been sub- scribed, and a splendid program of races has been provided. President Prescott will go to Los Angeles to solicit entries for each event. An exchange asks for the breeding of Lady Star, dam of Budd 2:10%. Lady Star is also the dam of Lady Richards 2:21*4 and Clarence 2:30. She is a daughter of Goldsmith's Star, son of Seely's American Star, dam Priceless, dam of Ernest Mal- travers 2:22\£ and grandam also of Derby Princess 2:08^. ' ond dam Silveriail. the dam of Driver 2:19^. by Seely's American Star; third dam son of Grey Mes- senger. John A. McKerron. the famous horse boot and harness manufacturer, has been very busy rilling orders ever since he opened his new place of busi- ness at 321 and 323 Hyde street. O. J. Holmes has a two-year-old filly by a son of Zombro in his bunch that is a good one. She is a perfect individual and naturally good gaited. There is always a market for her kind. OP VALUE TO HORSEMEN. Do yon turn your horses out for the winter? If SO, we want to call your attention to a very important nut- ter. Horses which have been lly at work, ■ farm or road, have quite likely had some strains whereby lameness or enlargements have been I. Or perhaps new life is needed to be in'.o their legs. Gombault's Caustic Balsam applied as rections, just as you are turning the horse out. will be of great benefit; and this is the time when it ran he used very successfully. One great advantat-' in using this remedy is that after it is applied i' re or attention, but does its v.-ork well an ' time when the horse is having a rest. Ol can be used with the stable, but many people in turning would use Caustic Balsam if they wer- it, and this article is given as a rem:; THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 3, 1906. RACE MEETING AT SANTA ROSA. NOTES FROM SANTA ROSA. THE BLOOD HORSE IN CALIFORNIA. The attendance at the famous Santa Rosa race i lie old home ot Sidney Dillon and his family of famous trotters, was larger last Friday than at any he] part of California for years. The excursion trains brought crowds of people from ad- jacent cities and towns as well as from San Fran- - while the "neighbors" gathered early, and, as soon as their teams were carefully tied beneath the locust trees inside the gates, they filled the vacant places in the grandstand or closed the gaps in the long rows of people that lined the home- stretch. Fully 3,500 people attended. This was an ideal "Sonoma day." the men being dressed in their best, while the ladies with their light summer dresses and tinted parasols formed a picture radiant in colors which will linger in the memory of all who were there. The infield was lined with bug- gies, carriages and automobiles, and their occu- pants remained until the last of this pleasant after- noon's races were concluded. There was not much class to the horses entered in the three events decided. The owners and trainers had only a little time for the preparation of their horses for this meeting, but when the day's sport ended they felt well pleased with the results, and declared that with such an auspicious opening of the series of meetings to be hereafter held they have every reason to be proud of the work done. Secretary H. A. Carlton "got busy" as soon as the gates opened; he woke up some of the sleepy ones, inspired new life into everybody and super- vised everything in an able and business like man- ner. Frank S. Turner had the training ground (upon which Lou Dillon 1:58% was first taught to "beat time") in perfect condition, and his cheery words of welcome: "Come on. boys, and have a good time!" struck a responsive chord in the breasts of everyone. The track had been watered, harrowed and top-dressed with the float until it looked fit for some record-breaking miles to be made over its smooth surface. Everybody connected with the movement to hold a good meeting seemed to work with a will, and. as one old man remarked: "When it comes ter gettin' this 'ere track in purty good fix and givin' a good meetin' we've got a bunch of young men about here thet kin do the trick and you'll see afore this day's sport ends I'me purty near right!" A determination to give better races with faster horses at all meetings hereafter was noticeable everywhere, and such a resolution augurs well for its success. Not only among horse owners and train- ers were expressions of pride heard, but in Santa Rosa itself there were many evidences of the grit and progressiveness of the people to make that city all its beautiful name implies. As everyone knows this "City of Roses" was the center of the heaviest earthquake shocks which befel California on the ISth of April last. Blocks of substantial buildings were leveled and the entire business por- tion of the city left in ruins, but a glance across the piles of debris to the many buildings being erected enlightens one as to the go-aheadativeness of the dwellers in Santa Rosa and shows that the same spirit which prompted the pioneers to cross the Rocky mountains and deserts to locate here has only lain dormant and that when the occasion de- manded its revival, it was there and readv to carry into effect every plan to beautify this city. Sonoma Star, a trotter, and Ned T.. a pacer, were the starters in the free-for-all. They were closelv matched in speed. The big stud held the pacers safe at all times, but the fit was so tight that it made a good race. The pair stepped the second heat, right together all the way, in 2:30 flat. A pair of pacing geldings raced for the $200 purse in the 2:27 class. Unfortunately for her owner, Mr. W. C. Nolan, and for this event, Lady Seymour had to be scratched on account of pulling up lame after a mile. in 2:25 the day before. Scotty was the pick of the wise ones, but Bill Kearney tip-toed him right from the wire and won the first heat in 2:30 by half a length. Scotty's friends went to him again the second heat. The pair went away like a team and over to the half in 1:14, head and head. "Bill" must have brushed his knee badly somewhere, for he made a wild break, much to the satisfaction of Scotty's backers. Scottv won the heat easing up in 2:33%. Four turned around for the word in the road race, Kitty B. being the only pacer in the bunch. This mare is a handsome little side-wheeler and a nice mover. At the word in the first heat she rushed to the front and took a long lead going around the turn, stepping the first half in 1:16, was tiring at the end. but won in 2:40. Stamboul was very un- steady for Abies, but showed plenty of speed in the last quarter of a mile. The big horse did better in the next two heats, however, and never lifting his nose won handly in 2:32% and 2:36, acting as though he could trot a mile close to 2:25. Santa Rosa, Friday, October 26, 1906. — Mixed, free-for-all, purse $200 — Sonoma Star (tl s. s. by Lynwood W 1 1 Ned T. (p) b. g. by Ed. Wilkes 2 2 Time — 2:35, 2:30. Mixed, 2:27 class, purse $200 — Bill Kearney (p) b. g. by Daly 1 2 1 Scotty ( p) b. g. by Diablo 2 1 2 Time— 2:30, 2:33%, 2:33. Mixed, road race, purse $100 — Stamboul U) eh. s. by L. W. Russell 2 1 1 .litty B. (pi s. m. by son of Nutwood 13 2 Alma Belle It I b. m. by Robin 3 2 3 7:>an Dick (t) ro. g. by James Madison ..444 Time— 2:40, 2:32%, 2:36. F. D. McGregor has a two-year-old filly by Stone Robin out of Mable Redwood that can step fast. [Capt. Tom Merry in Kentucky Farmer and Breeder.] Robert Stetson has a Zombro filly, four years old, out of a mare by Altago, and the good half mile track trotter Lenmetta 2:25%. These mares both show fast now and look like good property. Cecille M. by Robin, out of Mable by Redwood, is a handsome black mare and a real trotter, as she has been a mile over the Stock Farm track in 2:16. She is owned by A. B. Marks of Ukiah, Cal. He says she is safe in foal to Wayland W. Mr. S. H. Morris of Rose Dale Stock Farm reports everything healthy and ready for winter at his place. He was pleased with the way Bill Kearney raced, as the horse could only be given a few easy miles and Mr. Norris figured him only ready for a work- out. In R. Abie's stable are several that pay to train and on his list are such owners as A. B. Marks, Frank J. Kirkpatrick. W. C. Nolan and others! This condition of things means much for the busi- ness. It means that a demand has sprung up for good mannered road horses all over the country and owners realize this fact. Owing to conditions since the earthquake little was done with the horses at Santa Rosa Stock Farm this summer. Much was destroyed at the farm by the shake, including the water tanks, which had to be replaced. This has been done and Mr. Turner is now ready to commence active work for next year. Several head, including that grand young stallion Guy Dillon, have been put on easy but regu- lar work and a busy year for 1907 is mapped out at the old nursery. There is no better winter track in the world than this, as the three-quarter inside track is high and sandy and well drained, it is fit to work upon all winter. B. HOW TO BE CONTENT. To watch the growth of animal life is, to my mind, the most pleasing thing in life. Whether it be my Shorthorns, my Berkshires or my colts, in it I find recreation and delight. We watch our children from babyhood to manhood and womanhood, and the breeder who. with his mind directs the reproduction of animal life, watches with almost equal interest the products that he is responsible for, and feels that he — himself — is a part of nature. The charms of nature are beyond description. Nothing is better adapted to turn man's thoughts from his own self- sufficiency than the works of nature. Put his atten- tion where he will — on the soil, the vegetable king- dom or animal life — there he will discover convinc- ing proof of his own ignorance, and at the same- time, the omnipotence of a first great cause will be impressed on his mind and influence his understand- ing. It has been well said by Streeter, in that most interesting little book "The Fat of the Land," that ninety-five per cent of those who engage in commer- cial and professional occupations fail of large suc- cess, more than fifty per cent fail utterly and are doomed to miserable dependent lives, in service of the more fortunate. That farmers do not fail nearly so often is due to the bounty of the land, the benefi- cence of nature and its ever-recurring seed time and harvest, which even the most thoughtless cannot interrupt. Choose the country for your foster-moth- er; go to her for consolation and rejuvenation; take her bounty gratefully, rest on her fair bosom and be content with the fat of the land. — Hon. Carroll Cook. SALINAS NOTES. S. Bullene's gelding McKinney B. is showing satis- factory progress, and trots a mile easily in 2:30. Manager Whitehead has started training his own fast mare, The Mrs., that has been resting for about two years, and believes she will equal or surpass her record of 2:10% next season. Mechanic, a trotter sired by McKinney, and a pacer by Deda- lion with a record of 2:08% are expected to arrive from Stockton at the Salinas race track within a few days. Trainer W. H. Williams has added a number of horses to his string recently. These are Torpedo, a black pacer by Del Norte, that worked out in 2:25, and a brown trotting colt by Wild Nutting. There is a six-months-old bay colt by Silver Arrow at the Williams stable that is very handsome and promising. Trainer Williams worked out Kermit, the sorrel colt by Nutwood, owned by Frank George of Santa Cruz, in 2:19 the other day. Sidonis by St. Nicholas that has lately started training began by making his mile in 2:35. Cono, the two-year-old bay stallion by Arthur Wilkes, owned by Cowell of Santa Cruz, is making steady improvement. Jo-Jo 2:20 by Wild Nutling, and the four-year-old black gelding by Charles Derby, which was recently broken in by James Stuart, are both doing nicely. Frank Covey, a well bred stallion by Mendocino-Rose Mc- Kinney. was recently fired for splints and is now being allowed to rest. The track is in fine condi- tion and the Fair ground premises are now in ex- cellent order, owing to the constant care taken of them by Manager Whitehead. — Index. (Continued From Last Week.) Some time in 185S a man named Britton. living in Sutter county, near the Buttes, from which Butte county takes its name, brought out a mare and a stallion. The mare had no name or pedigree; but she must have been a thoroughbred for she pro- duced five winners, three of them being stake win- ners and two of them breakers of coast records. The stallion was called Independence, by Boston out of Armida by Imp. Hedgeford. This horse was a little fellow, but very powerfully built and showing more quality than the average get of "Old White- nose." In the year after his arrival he was given to Dr. C. S. Williams of Ukiah. Mendocino county, to be trained for the forthcoming races at Napa City, the only town in the Stare that boasted of a jockey club. When the meeting came off all the races were at weight for age. New Orleans rules, dating ages from May instead of January! and there were no handicaps run in those days. The card of the day was for a saddle horse purse of $50 as a curtain raiser and then came the feature event: September 27. 1S5S. — Purse $400. 10 per cent en- trance. Mile and repeat, for all ages. Result: W. M. Williamson's ch. h. Owen Dale by Bel- mont-Maria Downing by Eclipse, 6 years, 118 lbs 1 1 N. Coombs' b. h. Ashland by imp. Glencoe-Mary Belle by Sea Gull, 5 years, 110 lbs 2 2 C. S. Williams" ch. h. Independence by Boston- Armida by imp. Hedgeford, aged, 124 lbs 3 d Time— 1:50, 1:51. Independence got his name, so Mr. Britton after- wards told me, from being foaled on the Fourth of July. He was afterwards the sire of Orphan Boy, Bloomsbury (a capital colt when he would run kind) and several other winners. This race was followed up by a race at Sacramento in which Ashland beat Owen Dale at heats of two miles. Out of that grew the race run in the following spring (run in April under the Metairie rule) at four-mile heats, in which Ashland won in straight heats, Owen Dale pressing him hard in the second heat. Time — 7:56, 7:49%. Wilson, the rider of Owen Dale, afterwards con- fessed that he had pulled the big horse in the first heat, on threats of violence from a gambler named John Alexander (commonly known as "Stuttering Aleck"), but that he had ridden to win in the last heat. I was standing in front of George N. Ferguson's stable about two weeks after this Napa race when his bookkeeper, Fred Collier, called to me and said: "Tom, go down in the cellar and take a look at that stallion which came in on the steamer this morning." The stallion alluded to was Rifleman, a bay horse by Glencoe out of the Rudolph mare that produced Adelgeisa and Marksman. He was four years old past and looked like a tower of strength, but he was built more like a quarter-horse than any thorough- bred I had ever seen, with a possible exception of Star Davis, who also had enormous stifles. In the adjoining stable to him stood a chestnut mare called Mary Chilton, by Glencoe out of Reporter's dam by Eclipse, she being afterwards the dam of that abomi- nably overrated horse. Thad Stevens. In a few minutes along came the owner of these two animals, John P. Welsh, a surveyor by trade. He had gone out to your place with imp. Consternation, an Eng- lish stallion, owned by Gen. Ward B. Burnett of Syracuse. Mr. Welsh was about the best single- handed talker I had met anywhere up to that time. His brother had taken up a quarter-section of farm- ing land near Corvallis, in Oregon, and he was on his way up there to join him with these horses. At that time the law known as the "Donation Act" had just been repealed and Welsh had previously gotten a half section of land in connection with his brother that could not now be bought for less than $200 an acre. The next thing I beard of this horse was that he had arrived safely in Oregon but bad been beaten at mile heats by Atilla (by Boston out of the now famous Levity), and at two-mile heats by an old horse called Simon Girty, a son of Red Bill. About two years after that Worthington Tiswell brought Rifleman down to California and beat every horse in the State but Langford. Volscian, by Vandal, had just lowered the Pacific Coast mile record to 1:47. and Rifleman beat him in 1:45%, 1:46, at Red Bluff, the track being thirty-five yards short of a mile. Two days later he hooked up with Dashaway, by Belmont, and beat him with something to spare, but not as easily as he had beaten Volscian. Time, 1:45, 1:46%, 1:46. Rifleman won two races after that and then came his downfall for all time. He was in a sweepstake at San Jose. $200 each, at mile heats. There were seven entries, five of which paid forfeit. Everybody supposed there would be a walkover, for Volscian had split a foot. But there was $S00 added money if the race was run. and so Welsh started Rifleman to divide that money with Volscian, who heat him in 1:54, 1:55%. Williamson paid over the $S00 purse, but saw that Rifleman did not get any of the daughters of old Belmont, of which there were about thirty. Next year saw Rifleman sold for a $300 feed bill and then Mr. Welsh wished that he had let Volscian walk over for the forfeit. Neither horse was fit to head a bull in a lane. Volscian was bred by Philip Swigert, County Clerk of Franklin county, and a brother of Daniel Swigert, who bred Salvator, Firenze and most of the best winners in the Haggin colors. Volscian was a good little horse for the money, costing $300 at three years old. He crossed the plains in I860 and was by Vandal, out Saturday. November 1906 | THE BREEDER A N L SPORTSMAN of a Gray Eagle mare, from Mary Morris by Medoc. He had very bad, shelly feet and had one more rib on his off side than on the right side. For all that he was a fairly good little horse and could beat any horse until Rifleman came along. Several well bred horses were imported about the close of the Civil War. One of these was Gold finder by Glencoe, oul of Fance by Chorister from Alice CarneaJ. He was brought out by ".Judge" .1, M Ca I nun of Louisville, who afterwards kept the Spingler House in New York. Gen. E. F Beale, of Fori brought out Joseph, by Hermes oik of Patsj Anthony by Priam. This was a very pretty little horse. Then came Wellswood, a magnificent may, by imp. York- shire out of Grisette b) Glencoe. He was taken to Santa Rosa, where he died two years later. Then an Irishman named John Butterly went back to Ire- land and brought out a very ordinary (I had almost said "onery") looking horse called Nena Sahib, by Horn of Chase out of a Birdcatcher mare. He got three fairly good horses, all from one mare. Not one of these horses can be found in the pedigree of any winning horse in California to-day. In 1863 came the first thing like a really valuable horse since the day that old Belmont crossed the Sierra Nevadas. This was a brown horse with a narrow strip in his face called Lodi. He was bred by the late John M. Clay at Ashland and foaled in 1860. a very late colt, so that he lacked three days of being six months old when he took up his age as a yearling. He won one race at two years and one at three, being twice beaten by Captain Moore, a son of imp. Balrownie, and once by Lizzie \\\, a daughter of imp. Scythian and about the only decent performer that the son of Orlando ever got. He then won a race at two-mile heats at Paterson. N. J., beating Aldebaran, Copeck and Abu Beker. On the strength of this race he was sold to Judge C. H. Bryan of Virginia City, Nevada, for $3,500. On the same day Mr. Clay sold to Messrs. Hunter and Travers his two-year-old bay colt Kentucky, by Lex- ington out of Magnolia by Glencoe, for $15,000. Com- ment is superfluous. On Lodi's arrival he was placed in the hands of Col. W. W. Gift, of Martinez, who got Robert O'Hanlon to propose a sweepstake race at two-mile heats at San Jose. It resulted as fol- lows: Purse and stake, $100 entrance and $25 forfeit, with $500 added; two-mile heats: C. H. Bryan's br. h. Lodi by Yorkshire-Topaz by Glencoe. 4 years. 100 lbs. (Pit-rce) 1 1 Nathan Coombs' ch. h. Strideaway, by Billy Cheatham-Emma Taylor by Glencoe. 5 vears, 110 lbs 2 2 Theodore Winters' gr. m. Margaretta by Lexing- ton-Eleanor Margrave. tJ years, 115 lbs 3 3 Time— 3:43*4, 3:45. Won easily. That night I was sitting in the old Mansion House and got into conversation with Mr. Coombs. He asked me wrhat I thought of Lodi's prospects as a sire. 1 told him not to risk buying him, as I did not fancy him for breeding purposes. "Why not?" asked Mr. Coombs. "Well, in the first place, he is by Yorkshire, none of whose sons have gotten winners. Some of his get are twelve or fifteen years old and have no winners yet." was my answer. "Well, go on," said the sage of Napa. "Again, on the dam's side he traces to Little Felly by Highland !• ting, and there are no sires to be found from any mares in that line. There are many good performers in that line, but no good sires." 'You're a Job's comforter," said the old pioneer with that quiet smile of his. "You to.d me not to buy Cheatham when we met in Lexington and here he is the sire of Strideway. a good horse: and now you say don't buy Lodi. Well, it may or may not interest yen to know that I bought one-half interest in Lodi this afternoon for $3,500." "I hope that he may turn out well for your sake," said I. "but I still have my doubts. If he does, I shall be the first to congratulate you and acknowl- edge my own ignorance of breeding horses." Poor old Nathan! How the years rolled by and saw about one good selling plater come from him each year and not a single horse of stake form. I never saw such. lovely looking fillies as Lodi got. No horse of that period ever got four such fillies as Eva Bascom, Camilla Lfrso. Mercedes and Gipsy in one season. Yet not one of the quartet ever dropped a real race horse. They had all the quality of Belmont's daughters, with a good deal more bone and substance. Their failure in the stud was always an enigma to me. Theodore Winters sailed from San Francisco to New York in February, 1854, taking with him Chas. Marsh, who had trained Margaretta for him. He sent the gray mare to be bred to Belmont, but she slipped her foal the next year. He bought Evadne from Alexander Barnes and sent her to Cheatham. He l ■ 1 1 here impressed with the idea of buying the full brother to Sue Lewis (afterwards called Aster- oid), but subsequently found that Mr. Alexander had refused to sell him at any price. And that was bow he came to buy Norfolk, paying for him one dollar more than Mr. Alexander had paid for Lex ington. Norfolk won two stakes at St. Louis in the colors of his breeder and then won the Jersey Derby at Paterson for Mr. Winters, who took a big pile of money out of the pool-box over which Dr. Under- wood presided. James L. Eoff, about the biggest rascal that ever sat in a sulky, made himself more or less officious on that occasion, to Mr. Winters' misfortune. For no sooner had he won the Derby than John Morrissey claimed thai Eoff had told him Norfolk was going out on the steamer that was to sail for Panama that day, and that as Eoff was part cf the horse he believed him and backed Kentucky, who had finished fourth, Eagle being sec- ond and Tipperary third. Th entries being thrown out of tl and Sequel . Kenne I Stakes al Sa atoga On the Henrj Chauncey, whicb ailed July 5th, came Norfolk, accompanied b; George n. Rice, his trainer, and Michael Piggon. his a The colt wa ■■ i ransferred safely to the big Golden i it Panama and reached San Fra . ■ tout as much as a pimple on bis legs. For the next five ovei a hundred people came daily to look al the first horse that could be called firs! , and on the following Satur- day Norfolk established the record for three-mile heats which is still unbroken — 5:27%, 5:29%, the only race in which both heats were run under 5:30. It has been beaten often in dash races, but never in a heat race. Norfolk carried 102 lbs. and Lodi 110. The Australian horse Commotion, a little horse about the size of Norfolk, won the champion race at this distance in 5:26V2 at four years with 126 lbs., and two years later he won the same event with 133 lbs. in 5:26%,. Abercorn. at Sydney (always a slower track than the other) won the Rand wick Plate, three miles, in a field of seven in 5:25*4 with 135 lbs. up by ten lengths and pulling up. The American record is 5:23, made at Oakland last winter by an old selling plater named Elie. Drake Carter made it with 114 lbs. in 5:24. an infinitely better performance. Neither Lodi nor Norfolk ever started afterwards. Ben Holladay, then in the zenith of his prosperity. sent me to Mr. Winters with a check for $25,000 to purchase Norfolk, but the offer was declined. Nor- folk was a good sire without being a great one, for all of his really high class performers were the produce of one mare. Nevertheless I will die in the full belief that El Rio Rey was the fastest horse ever foaled in California. His victories in the Hyde Park Stakes at Chicago and the White Plains Han- dicap at Morris Park satisfied me that he must have been a better two-year-old than either Salvator, Proctor Knott or Faverdale, in the previous year, and better than anything that came after him. bar- ring Domino. Ask any man. prior to 1895, what was est of all American turf horses and it wa:; three to one that he would answer "Salvator," with- out a moment's hesitation. The truth is that Long- street and Hindoo each won more races in one year than Salvator won in his whole life. Salvator was a splendidly managed horse, as was exemplified by the match with Tenny and the race against time over the straight mile. He never in his life ran as good a race as Hindoo's Coney Island Cup, in which he beat Eoie and Parole, and yet I am honest enough to believe that Salvator's Suburban in 1890. one and a quarter miles with 127 lbs. up, is as good a race as was ever run for that event, if not the very best. Outside of Marion's produce there was nothing great about the get of Norfolk, and Lodi got just one stake winner, a little pony named Oliver Crom- well, who pulled off a $2,500 plum at Stockton in 1870, after I hurl gone to Oregon to live. It was run on a muddj trach ami th« ■ at leas) three in the raci ■ , n on number of up io is,;,, when the gel of other horses came e the title - \ prominent lit out a a i ■ .M the same time a id b th< same and [sola. He was by Lex ■ out of Heads-I-Say \>. GL om imp. or Tails i>\ Lottt - \ . therefore being a full brother to Hester, the dam ol Springbok. This iod horses, and, outside. ■ ■■ ion's produce, Norfoll go! as good a i i eith< Thornhill, Ha d ■ U n Wa.dk or Woodbury. Old Woodburn was a "bull" to look orse than Vauxhall, if such a thing were pos- sible, but he was just as much better bred horse Norfolk i wiit, had at least foiJr cold crosses in him) as it wa to be bet- ter than another Woodburn left no sons of any peal value a .ires. (To be Concludi THE ARABIAN OR LIBYAN HORSE. The Arab is a contradiction in terms. It is proved, I think beyond question, that the Arab is not of Arabian, but of North African origin and that he has descended from a type of horse now extinct, which at one time was cultivated by the ancient Libyans west of i: The better known type of Arab is of larger size, and I might say that wherever the Arab is domesti- cated and fed it attains larger size and rises to 15% or over 16 hands. Quite a famous horse, was Nimr (son of Kismet), one of the Arabs belonging to the stock of Mr. Huntington of Long Island. This animal unlortunately died, but we have secured the skeleton and it is soon to be exhibited in the Ameri- can Museum, showing the osteology of the Aral), which is quite distinct from that of the Norse horse. ...mr was a finely bred animal, it had the character- istic hollow or dish-face of the Arab, with a splendid neck and the extreme docility and kindliness of tem- per which distinguishes all members of the Arab breed. Another characteristic is the fast walk, by reason of the so-called extension of the fore limb, which is moved not as in our high-steppers, but is raised slightly above the ground, and then as the hind limbs propel the animal forward, these fore limbs have a way of shooting forward and covered ground without any loss in action. Ridgeway has shown that in the early periods of their history the Arabians had no horses, but lived only with mules and camels, and that they were con- stancy getting their supplies of horses in from the south or from Asia and Africa. In the intermediate period, apparently, King Solomon did a roaring horse trade by means of animals imported from Africa i "l sold into Asia. When the Greeks took possession of north Africa they found a superior breed of horses there. Before and aner the Libyan horse became domesti- cated in large numbers in Arabia, the fine natural north African breed, slightly modified by human -''ion, came up from the south, spreading all over into Asia and into Europe, and gradually modifying the Norse type. All the better horses of Europe, therefore, are believed to contain more or less of this southern blood. Even as far back as the time of the ancient Gauls when the wars were on between t".ie Romans and Celts and Gauls, the Gauls were sending south — when they had wealth enough — to get these superior breeds of horses. Their native horses were of such small size and inferior caliber that they were unable to bear them on horseback. When Hannibal went on his great expedition and took route via Spain, around the Mediterranean and down through Italy, he introduced into Snain large numbers of these North African horses. Undoubted- ly the evolution cf the fine Andalusian stock is due largely to this African strain. When the Spaniards came to America they brought a few of the Norse type, with stripes and dun color, and many of the Andalusian horses, carrying the Arab or Libyan blood. During our recent trip to Mexico. Prof. Ewart and myself examined horses, expecting to find many traces of the Norse breed. We were quite surprised to find comparatively few; on the contrary. Mexico was full of the descendants, modified of course by their harder conditions of life, of the Andalusian breed, as proved by the various "Arab" points which I have mentioned and also by the wonderful endur- ance, carrying and sustaining »j their abil- ity to thrive with little feed and travel great dis- tances. On the hacienda of Senor Martinez del Rio we found very few dun horses of Norse type, but here and there beautiful ponies with many Arab characteristics — probably direct descendants from Andalusian stock. Going north, we were entertained at the hacienda of Senor Carlos de Zuloaga, and I took a few snap shots in the corrals of this second largest land estate in Mexico — a matter of 1.900,000 acres. Don Carlos has imported from the King of Wurtemburg some very fine stallions belonging, not to Mi- very best tvpe of Arab, but to the large breed known as the Syrian Arab. He has bred these with Mexican mares and has produced thereby one of the most perfect types of horse you can imagine. He has about seven of these half Arabs — very sin- gularly uniform in color and just about of a size. as for instance, the standard, 7 inches around the cannon bone corresponding with the Arab ly proportioned and very agile, and liki wonderfully playful and docile in disp- THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 3, 1906. 1 >*. > '!■ 4"I"I> 'fr »t* »I' 'h 'tf 'E 'I' ■!■ 't' '1' ■!' 't' 't' »fr »t' 't"!1 '1' fr '!"!■ 'fc 't' 't"t"t' ^^•M4*H"H*W*^4tH'H,KM"^H*!»H"H**H^ I ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt GOSSIP FOR SPORTSMEN. Rifle Shooting Becoming Popular. Thai ville matches in this country are becoming more popular was demonstrated recently by the number of marksmen who participated in the re- cent tournament at Sea Girt. Until this year rifle shooting in this country promised to become a lost art outside of the regular army service. Not only the regular army men. but military men of all de- scriptions and men belonging to clubs not in any way connected with the service are now interested in the sport to such an extent that there are now more rifle and revolver matches than ever before. The success of this sport is due almost entirely to the creation by Congress of a National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice. This Board im- mediately after it came into existence, provided a national trophy and other trophies and prizes for annual competition. It also made available annually half a million dollars for the equipment of ranges and shooting galleries and other purposes connected with rifle practice. Four years ago only fifteen teams competed at the annual competition at Sea Girt. This year there were forty-one entries in the National Team match and next season it is expected that every State and Territory will be represented. The sport has also become more popular at the Navy and Military academies. At both West Point and Annapolis the middies and cadets have devoted more time to shooting this year than ever before The same increased interest has been shown in the private and athletic clubs throughout the coun- try this season. Striped Bass Running. Striped bass are running in San Antonio, Midship- man and other sloughs of the Petaluma and Sonoma marshes. Several fine fish, one a ten-pounder were taken in the San Antonio last Sunday. W H Hille- gass landed two bass. The fish were seen rolling and splashing frequently; there was every indica- tion that they were numerous. This condition was noticed in Midshipman slough also last Sunday But for some reason, not apparent to the anglers the fish are extremely chary about taking any 'kind of lure or bait, notwithstanding the many patiently cunning or ingenious efforts of the fishermen to solve the problem. Up-River Fishing Good. Bass fishing continues to be good in the sloughs and lakes of Sacramento and Yolo counties where the water is yet fresh. Good baskets of fish are taken regularly from the slough by the big trestle and from many of the little patches of water be- tween Sacramento and Davisville. The fish are thick enough along the canals by the railroad track but they are not sufficiently responsive to the at- tractions of the flashing spoon and the toothsome bogus minnows to please the average anglers The bass manage to get too much feed without entering risky speculations on the strings of colored beads or the burly enameled minnows, which are supposed to appeal so powerfully to the palate of the bass J. W. Campbell of Davisville says that he drew a hundred fish out of Putah creek last Sunday and that a number of others did as well. The prize freak fishing on that occasion was done by one of Camp- bell s hired men. Being entirely out of tackle the man got a string, an old umbrella pole, and a piece of piano wire twisted into the shape of a hook and with that strange rigging he succeeded in deluding about twenty bass into his basket Worms in Striped Bass. The small -worm recently discovered in the flesh ot striped bass has been found responsible for a number of serious illnesses lately. The only thin" that insures lovers of this species of fish against harmful results is a thorough cooking. The worm is very small, being about one-sixteenth of an inch long, and not visible except under a microscope, u- !? -,G?orse c- Thompson, principal of Alameda High bchool, has just recovered from a serious sick- ness that followed a meal in which bass was one of the dishes. The fish was examined under the micro- scope and found to contain many of that species of worm that has lately been found in river bass Prospects Good. Game Warden Reed of Santa Cruz is being con- gratulated on the efficient manner in which he has been distributing young trout in the mountain streams of that county. With the game warden such a work is largely a labor of love, for he is an ardent angler as well as a keen sportsman. During the past season Mr. Reed has distributed 0,10111 -'■ ,000 young trout in the several streams of the county. The trout are doing well and the game warden is of the opinion that in a very few years Santa Cruz will regain its old title of the Paradise for Anglers." The fish hatchery at Brookdale has been a good +hing for this county. Superintendent Shebley understands his business and the establishment is being brought to a state of perfection that will mark it the model hatchery of its kind. Mr. Reed becomes enthusiastic when he talks about the Brookdale fish hatchery and its superin- tendent, and he has the faculty of transmitting his enthusiasm to those with whom he converses on the intersecting subject. About a million King salmon eggs are expected at Brookdale on or about November 1st. These eggs will be forwarded from the Government spawning station at Baird and they will be propogated at Brookdale. A Good Capture. A note from Deputy Fish Commissioner Vogelsang states: Deputy Fish Commissioner J. J. O'Connell cap- tured Peter Stevens early last Monday morning in San Pablo bay, near Mare Island, and took him before Justice Browne on a charge of taking small striped bass illegally with set nets. Stevens was arraigned and released upon furnishing $400 bail. O'Connell had been watching for the offenders for more than two weeks, as the quantity of the small striped bass being shipped to this city was ample proof of the violation of the law at some point. He surprised a party of fishermen while in search with the Commission launch, Quinnat. The men took refuge in shallow waters where the launch could not follow. O'Connell pursued the fugitives in a boat and captured Stevens. His companions escaped into the hills. O'Connell also confiscated two boats and eight nets, aggregating more than 9,000 feet measurement, and valued at more than $2,000. The property will be condemned unless the owners pay the fines. Quail Plentiful. The restrictions on the quail law seem to be working well. The birds are plentiful all over the Sacramento valley. There are still a great many half-grown quail, and shooting in many localities will be better in a month or so. The late season was the cause of the birds nesting twice, and this accounts for the great number of young ones. Quail usually remain in their accustomed haunts, and the best places for the bird rarely varies except by ex- cessive slaughtering in particular places. Shingle is the favorite locality for Sacramento quail shots, and the birds there are more plentiful than ever. Shooting is good at Mill's station and at other places within a couple of hours' drive of Sacra- mento. The number of hunters after the whirring beauties is unusually small, but later in the season the birds will probably be kept busier. Quail are flourishing on the Haggin Grant since they have been protected by the three-year ban placed on quail shooting by the Del Paso Club. The State law prohibits the slaughter of Bob White and other varieties of quail. Colonies of imported quail and other fancy birds have been planted at various places in Sacramento county and seem to be do- ing very well. The Bob White family placed on the Rancho Del Paso has branched out and descendants of the original stock can be found scattered many miles away from their original home. Along the river a number of pheasant colonies have been started. The birds multiply speedily enough but they are killed by hawks and hunters about as fast as they increase. The Old Story. Quail hunters say that there is an appreciable diminution in the numbers of quail all through the foothill localities this season, and that each year the hunters have to go farther away from settle- ments and to hunt harder to get a string of birds. The disappearansce of quail has been heavy during the past ten years or more, especially since the population of this region began to spread ■ out and more uncultivated land was used for orchard and alfalfa purposes. Experienced sportsmen believe that in ten years more, one will have to go many miles away into the foothill localities remote from any human settlement to get even a doen quail. Speaking of the abundanc of quail throughout this region twenty-five years ago, W. T. Martin, our old-time resident said: "I remember that as late as 1880 it was a mighty poor hunter who could not go out anywhere four or five miles from what is now Pomona and get forty and fifty quail in a day. One year Frank Evans and I engaged in professional bird hunting and supplied the Los Angeles markets with quail, ducks, etc. There were times and times when we bagged about 200 quail in a day. The hunters of to-day can have no idea now of the marvelous abundance of feathered game of all kinds in this region. Any sort of a hunter could, in those days, go out tor an hour before breakfast and get a dozen or two of quail. I have seen flocks of 600 or 700 quail in Pomona valley. Over in the San Jacinto region there used to be literally hundreds of thou- sands of quail.' Duck and Quail Shooting Good. Advices from San Jose state that duck shooting has not been very good so far this season, but in- dications point to good times later on. The first storm that visits the State will no doubt bring in plenty of ducks. ■ Among the returns recently received at the Schilling sporting store are the following: Dr. Barker, 32 sprig at Alviso; William Ehlert, "the genuine sport," 14 sprig at Milpitas; N. Russ, 12 sprig at Milpitas; J. Lewis, 8 sprig at Alviso; F. d'Ablang, 6 sprig at Alviso. Quail hunting has been very good in that section so far this year. The birds are plentiful and good bags for nearly everybody has been the rule. The successful ones are as follows: Joe and Tony Del- mas, 28 at Black Mountain; William Howard, 22 at Smiths Creek; Royal Cottle, the limit. Smiths Creek; Norris Plummer, the limit. Smiths Creek; George Doll, limit, Madrone Springs; Fred Byers, 15, near Almaden; William Byers, 12, near Almaden; Ed. Barnes, 15, near Gilroy. An Active Association. The Riverside County Game and Fish Associa- tion will send an energetic delegation to the annual meeting of the State Association, which is to be held in Monterey November 9th and 10th, and these dele- gates will go prepared to work for a general revision of the California game laws. At a meeting of River- side county sportsmen held for the purpose of nam- ing delegates to the Monterey convention, W. A. Cor- rell, E. K. Binder, M. T. Cuniff, j. E. Shields and Capt. C. H. Vosburgh were selected to represent the County Association. The Riverside County Association has taken the initiative among the game associations of the State in drarting resolutions to be presented to the com- ing Legislature in regard to a general change in the game laws, and the delegates elected to the Monterey meeting will take an active part in push- ing recommendations. The president of the Cali- fornia Association, H. T. Payne, will be in River- side next Wednesday to confer with the Riverside sportsmen. In the vicinity of Phoenix, Arizona, quail are at present very plentiful. So much so that Eastern sportsmen are taking advantage of the good shoot- ing that now prevails. A Lively Bear Fight. Two bear hunters from Lemon Cove, Dr. Mont- gomery and John Pogue, came to Forest Ranger Frank Rice's camp Sunday morning, October 7th, on their way to Mineral King, homeward bound. They were afoot, with saddle horses packed and asked if we had seen anything of their pack mules. The mules having passed during the night on the trail tor Mineral King, the hunters were booked for a pedestrian tour as far as the Mineral King gate at least. Rice invited them to breakfast and Mont- gomery told him that they had left a bear trap set in River Valley, and also a considerable stock of groceries cached at Redwood Meadows, the latter he could have if he would get the trap and take it to Mineral King. Five bears had been caught, the carcass of one the hunters were taking out to as- tonish the natives of Lemon Cove. Pogue stated that they had been hoping to catch "Old Iron Sides," a large bear whose tracks were seen near the trap, and which we were informed had been the object of hunts for several years. Rice hustled breakfast and sped the parting guests in record time while your correspondent rounded up the horses for the trip to take out the groceries and maybe a bear. One hour's ride brought us to the ridge below Redwood, overlooking River Valley, and within sight of the trap, where a black bear could be plainly seen at the foot of the tree. We rushed on, crossing the Kaweah to the trap. Rice showed a disposition to ride in and let his mule, Coaly, settle the bear, but as the writer's mount. Shiny, is young and ex- citeable, being only twenty-two years old, I per- suaded him to dismount and tie up at some distance. We could hear old bruin tearing down the rock pen and making an awful moaning. Starting for the trap. Rice said "Go get him, Crib," and the dog made in that direction. The bear made one lunge at the dog, the trap chain broke, and down the steep bluff dog and bear rolled and tumbled into the water. Frank performed mar- velous feats of gymnastics in trying to keep up with the chase, as it was to be his bear, the writer did not attempt to shoot unless it should prove neces- sary. Following down the hill I caught a glimpse of Rice executing a series of handsprings, followed by an admirable slide which landed him in the same pool with the bear. During his erratic flight, how- ever, his gun was discharged, the bullet breaking the bear's back just behind the shoulders. Bears are hard to kill, however, and though mortally hurt the brute seized the dog in his arms and carried him down with him. A hair-raising yell arose from where Rice was floundering: "Look at the bear! * Shoot him! Don't let him kill the dog! I've lost my gun." Another shot was unnecessary, however, as the dog escaped from the weakening grip of the bear, which soon floated on the pool with his head under water, while Rice made down stream to a big rock. An examination of the bear would indicate that he was "Old Iron Sides" himself. Roughly measured, the hide was between seven and eight feet long from tip to tip, well haired and glossy black, with a large white spot on the chest. The feet would make the large tracks so often seen in the moun- tains of these parts. Rice will take the hide and skull out for George Dunn of Dinuba to mount for him Saturday, November 3, 1906.] THE DRiSEDER AND SPORTS II AN II WASHINGTON FIELD TRIALS. The winners at the recent Northwest Field Trials Clulj meeting at La Conner Flats, near Seattle, were the following: Realization Stake— Jos. E. Terry's Blue Belle first, .Jos. 10. Terry's Shasta Daisy second. John W. Consi. line's Kil's Viola and Mr. Brice's Queenie equal third. All Age Stake— Barrister D. G. Macdonell's Pointer dog Glee Boy first. Mr. Peebles' Pointer Uncle Jini- mie W'hiiestone second. A. Hanson's Pointer bitch Diamond Spot third. There was 11 starters in the puppy stake and 9 in the All-Age. All game birds counted in the work of the dogs, consequently some work was performed en Mongolian pheasants and some on Bob Whites. During the three days of the trials the weather was extremely inclement, wind squalls and rain, accompanied by hail, prevailed almost during the whole time of the running. This condition of weath- er was presumably congenial to the pheasants, for they were found out in the stubble fields and other , Mil ground. Glee Boy's bird work, five points, was entirely on the "chinamen." The quail were found clustered together in bevies in sheltered cover along the edges of the fields and fences. Tod Sloan, who ran a bye. handled by W. \V. Coutts, made several bevy points. Al D. Updike of DeiK.it judged the trials. At one time during the All-Age the handlers, judge and sportsmen present were strung out in single file over a field, following the dogs. W. W. Coutts headed tic procession, he was attired in gum boots and a lain coat, and at that, the rest of them could not keep up with him. He set a lively pace in spite of tin- wind, rain and hail. nine Belle and Shasta Daisy, two Kilgarif puppies, also were one-two in the British Columbia trials. Queenie and Kil's Viola were unplaced. Belle and Daisy are out of Iona. Viola is by Kilgarif-Roxane. Queenie is a handsome little Pointer bitch by Oregon Lad and has won a number of times on the bench. Glee Boy is by Cornish Kite-Vesta Druid, and was carried into the second series at Ladnor. Uncle Jimmie Whitestone is a well known Seattle dog. a winner at previous trials and a producing sire, a dog thought very much of in the Northwest. Diamond Spot is by Kitsap Jingo-Lola, and if we are right in the surmise should be a black and white one. for all the others of this breeding we have seen are white and black ticked. This breeding has pro- duced some very good field Pointers. Both sire and dam are bench winners. There was little bird work done in the Realiza- tion Stake, birds were scarce by reason of the stormy weather conditions. The placing of the pup- pies was determined on range, speed and style prin- cipally. The work of the older dogs despite the rain and wet was excellent in a number of instances, par- ticularly so when they got in where the little Bob Whites were laying close. Mr. Terry is to be congratulated on the wins of his two puppies. A GREAT WIN FOR THE COAST. Mr. Frank E. Watkins of Portland is to be con- gratulated for his pluck and sportsmanship in send- ing his grand dog Ch. Edgecote Peer to the Bull Terrier show at Philadelphia, which came off last week on Wednesday the 24th inst. Mr. Watkins was rewarded in a signal manner by the great win of Peer, who was awarded the high- est honors it is possible for a Bull Terrier to win by taking first in the American-bred, members', champion and open classes and then first in the winners' class and special for the best Bull Terrier in the show, at the annual show of the Bull Terrier Club of America and the Bull Terrier Breeders' As- sociation at Philadelphia, under the greatest of American Bull Terrier judges, Mr. James Mortimer of Hempstead. New York. Peer won ten special prizes, consisting of seven handsome silver cups, two medals and $25 in cash, which were offered in the various classes in which he competed. He was handled, conditioned and shown for Mr. Watkins by Ben Lewis of Lansdowne, Penn.. consid- ered one of the greatest handlers and showers of dogs in America. Peer has been at the Lansdowne kennels since the first of this month in the stud. Champion Edgecote Peer was whelped July 20, "" : and was bred by E. J. Attridge of San Fran- cisco. He was purchased at a good figure by Mr. Watkins in March. 1905. Peer's first show experience was at San Francisco in April. 1904, where he started in the puppy class and easily defeated all Bull Terriers in the show and was given reserve winners for the best dog in the show, and was said by Mr. Mortimer to be the best one turned out he had seen in years. He was then shown at Oakland and San Mateo, and won his championship undefeated. He was ihen purchased by Mr. Watkins and was shown through the Northwest and in California and de- feated all the dogs he met and won many specials. This year he won straight through the entire Coast circuit, commencing at Los Angeles, where he was awarded the snecial cup for the best dog of all breeds in the show. He then won at Vancouver, B. ('-. and Seattle and ended the circuit at Portland. where he wron the cups offered in his classes and finished by winning the handsome cup hung up by the club's president. J. Wesley Ladd, for the best dog in the show of all breeds. Peer is an all-white dog, with the exception of a very small dark marking around one eye, weighs in show condition about 50 pounds, and is a very gamy dog and a natural shower II. ■ has been p o nounced by experts to ]..• a better showi . in th. that was the wonderful St. Bernard, Champion Sir Bedivere, considered the flnesl sho taken in the ring, ol anj breed He also was spoken highly of by Tom Ashton, when he judged 'Frisco show last year. As Champion Edgecote Peer has had a Ion . arduous show career, having been exhibited al four- teen shews and traveled to and from the: 2,31 liles. it is probable that his owner will let him rest on his laurels, as he has wen the hi honors it is possible for him to do. Before closing we must say a word or two com- mendatory ..t' Ed Attridge. who bred Peer. He had every belief from the time the dog was a puppy that he had a crackerjack. His judgment has proven correct, the honor and glory of this achievement must be shared by a San Francisco fancier. Mr. Attridge has bred some other good ones. too. Willamette Peer, a son of Champion Edgecote Peer, is a more than promising young dog. Peer has the added valuable quality of being, besides the best in the land, a consistent producer, and what better can a breeder fancier desire or get. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Geo. A. Nieberger recently sold the good Cocker bitch Awilla to D. P. Creswell. She is a litter sister to Jimmie, the Stockton winner, and was placed third in open for blacks at Stockton. Mr. Chas. Charles has the good luck to own a most promising litter of parti-colors out of Doty (Romany Rye-Paprika) by Portland Kid. This must be a pretty good nick, and the youngsters show their quality when it is considered that so well known and clever a fancier as Mrs. W. C. Ralston has purchased two pups of this litter. If we are not mistaken, both Mrs. Ralston and Mr. Charles are members of the California Cocker Club. If such is not the case, the club roll of mem- bership would be well benefited by the addition of these two names. Mr. W. S. Burnett is well pleased with the pros- pective merits of a black puppy by Ch. Mepals Saxon out of Lagunitas Nell. This bitch is a daugh- ter of the well remembered good Cocker, Ch. Vis- count. Mr. Burnett has displayed rare judgment in breeding, using only the best proven blood lines ob- tainable in developing results. This is what lands a breeder on top, sooner or later, when followed. Another promising young Cocker bred in good lines is Mr. M. Stateler's black dog puppy by Ch. Mepals Saxon out of a daughter of Hampton Promise, a well liked dog here in his day. Princess Flavia, a favorite of the show ring, not so long ago, and a good brood bitch, is at the Del- verton Kennels in Fruitvale and, despite her age (12 years), she is in good shape. Two other good ones at the Fruitvale kennels of Mrs. Ralston are Paprika and Dolores, both parti-colors, and still good enough to go quite a route in the show ring. Boston, the clever Pointer owned by Mr. Courtney E. Ford, is at present in charge of Allan McDougall at Pleasanton. Boston is in good trim and a grand worker to the gun. Boston has the agreeable quality of siring puppies that are also good workers to the gun and good lookers as well. The Derby entry for the Pacific Coast field trials counts up thirty-five entries. All age entries close on December 15th. The trials will in all probability be run on the same grounds next January as were run over at the last Coast trials. Wallace Bruce Coutts will take his string of dogs down to the Bakersfield country within a week or two. Mr. Coutts astonished the Northwest sportsmen by appearing on several occasions in kilt, plaid and Glengarry, with an eagle feather stuck in it. He began the Washington trials in this costume, but soon made a change—a pair of gum boots and a rain coat. He remarked to .John Considine: "Hech mon! I'm kilt wie the cauld, an' cauld wie the kilt. It's aiblins enough, an' I'll be dommed noo, but I'll just sweem through the reest o' the goin!" Mr. C. Leonard, formerly of Stockton, has located in Alameda since the Flour City show. Mr. Leonard is a veteran Cocker fancier and has benched some good ones at our shows during the past ten or more years. Of the old timers, if we can recall rightly, he had Pittsburg Tommy and Buzz Silk among others. Both of these dogs were in stud demand some years ago. Joe Berg, the Dachshunde fancier, is located in Los Angeles again. His good bitch, Queen Victoria, is in fine fettle and recently whelped a litter of seven. Henry Timm, a Berkeley road-house keeper, has two fine young puppies out of Victoria. Vic, by the way, needs but one more point for her championship. The bench show in Los Angeles during February may lie followed by a show at Pasadena in March, when th.- horse show is on. .Mr. Ed. T. Morgan o " Angeles dui visit to San Francisco, after the up-river show, sold I.. Mr. F. W. Foulkes an eight-weeks'-old Boston dog puppy by Conqueror out of Miss Dimple. The puppy is described as "a little gem," and closely resembles in general make-up and markings his sire. Two puppies, a dog and a bitch, out of Howell's Peggy by Conqueror, Ave weeks old. and both sold, died [ai and Mr. Morgan was out $175. Tough luck that! Fred A. Marriott's bitch Cricket was served at Palo Alto on October 27th by Conqueroi The A. K. ('. Gazette will appear semimonthly un- til the end of the year. This change in date was adopted on the suggestion of Secretary A. P. Vreden- burgh, and will greatly facilitate the publication of show awards, etc. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. The arrangement of breeds as they must appear hereafter in show premium lists and catalogues, as arranged by Mr. .las. Mortimer and Mr. E. M. Old- ham and approved by the A. K. C. is the following: Large Dogs — Bloodhounds. Mastiffs. St. Bernards, Great Danes. Newfoundlands. Russian Wolfhounds. Deerhounds, Greyhounds. Owtchars (Russian sheep dogs). Esquimaux Dogs. Medium Size Dogs — Foxhounds (American), Fox- hounds (English). Pointers. English Setters. Gordon Setters. Irish Setters, Retrievers, Griffons (Sporting), Chesapeake Bay Dogs. Basset Hounds. Irish Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Beagles, Dachshunde. Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Beagles, Dachshunde. Whippets, Collies (Rough), Collies (Smooth), Belgian or German Sheep Dogs, Old English Sheep Dogs. Dalmatians. Poodles, Chow Chows. Samoyedes, Box- ers. Pinschers. Bulldogs, Airedale Terriers, Bull Ter- riers. Small Size Dogs — French Bulldogs. Boston Ter- riers. Fox Terriers (Smooth), Fox Terriers (Wire), Irish Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Roseneath Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Skye Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers. Black and Tan (Manches- ter) Terriers, White English Terriers. Schipperkes, Chinese Crested Dogs, Mexican Hairless Dogs. Cage Dogs — Pomeranians, English Toy Spaniels, Japanese Spaniels, Pekinese Spaniels, Pugs, Toy Poodles. Yorkshire Terriers, Maltese Terriers. Toy Terriers, Griffons (Bruxellois), Chihuahuas, Papil- lons, Italian Greyhounds." Rule XIII, under Section 7. S. K. C. By-Laws, as adopted September 26th, is as follows: Established breeds shall be such breeds as are eligible to registration in the Stud Book, and such breeds as may hereafter be made eligible for such registration. A list of breeds recognized by the American Ken- nel Club must be published in every premium list, excepting those of specialty clubs confined to their own breed. The following list comprises all breeds of dogs for which separate classes may be provided: Airedale Terriers, Basset Hounds (Smooth), Bas- set Hounds (Rough), Beagles. Bedlington Terriers, Black and Tan Terriers (Manchester), Bloodhounds, Boston Terriers. Bulldogs. Bull Terriers, Chesapeake Bay Dogs, Chihuahuas, Chow Chows. Collies. Dach- shunde, Dalmatians, Deerhounds, Dandie Dinmont 'lerriers. English Toy Spaniels (Orange and White), English Toy Spaniels (Red), English Toy Spaniels (Black and Tan), English Toy Spaniels (Tricolor), Foxhounds (American), Foxhounds (English). Fox Terriers (Smooth). Fox Terriers (Rough), French Bulldogs. Greyhounds. Great Danes. Griffons. Har- riers. Irish Terriers. Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Spaniels. Maltese Terriers, Mastiffs. New foundlands. Old English Sheep Dogs, Otter Hounds, Pekinese Spaniels. Pointers. Pomeranians, Poodles (Corded). Poodles (Curly), Pugs. Retrievers (Curly-coated), Retrievers I Wavy-coated I. Schipperkes. Scottish Ter- riers, English Setters Irish Setters, Gordon Setters. Skye Terriers. Clumber Spaniels. Field Spaniels. Cocker Spaniels. Sussex Spaniels. Irish Water Span- iels, St. Bernards (Smooth). St. Bernard's (Rough), Toy Poodles. Toy Terriers, Welsh Terriers. White English Terriers. White English Terriers (Toy), Whippets. Wolfhounds l Russian l, Yorkshire Ter- riers. Foreign Dogs — Griffons, -Bruxellois. Esquimau (Husky). Esquimau IMallimuth), Boxers. Owtchar. or Russian Sheepdog. Mexican Hairless. German, or nelgian Sheepdog, Pinschers, Chinese Crested, Lab- rador. Rule XIV: Special prizes can be classified and judged under the following division of breeds: Sporting Division — Bloodhounds, Otter Hounds, Foxhounds, Harriers, Beagles, Basset Hounds, Dach- shunde. Greyhounds. Deerhounds, Russian Wolf- hounds, Irish Woi.noumls. Whippets, Pointers. Set- ters, Retrievers. Irish Water Spaniels, Water lother than Irish) Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels. Sussex Span- iels, Field Spaniels. Cocker Spaniels. Chesapeake Bay Dogs. Non-Sporting Division— French Bulldogs, Bulldogs. Mastiffs. Great Danes. Newfoundlands. St. Bernards. Collies. Old English Sheep Dogs. Dalmatians, Poodles, English Toy Spaniels, Pekinese Spaniels. Japanese Spaniels. Italian Greyhounds, Chow Chows. Griffons Bruxellois. Pomeranians, Foreign Dogs, Pugs. Schip perkes. Terrier Division — Airedale. Bedlington, Tan. Bull, Boston, Dandie Dinmont, Fox. Irish tish, Skye. Welsh. Yorkshire, Toy. White Engh 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 3, 1906. D. P. Cresswell's Ch, Mepals Saxon served W. H. McKay's Lady Nye al the Stockton show October gets good puppies and this litter of Cockers should he no exception to the rule. This is what fashionable London has come to. A London paper devotes nearly a column report to a society function, of which the following extract af- fords a fair description: "To do them justice, the majority of, the dogs, accustomed as they are to the best canine society, knew quite well how to conduct themselves with propriety at au 'At Home.' The occasion was a reception by 'the Curly Poodle Club,' held on the lawn of Mine. Du Cross' garden in Addi- son road. Olga, a staid grey Poodle, and her three daughters, received the company, which, of the four- footed variety, numbered nearly a hundred. Olga. which is the particular pride of Miss Marcella Hinks, Mme. Du Cross' daughter, wore a hat trimmed with roses and a good deal of jewelry, considering the time of day, including a turqouise-studded collar and several bangles. As she is past her first youth, Olga reclined on silk cushions within a floral Sedan chair while welcoming her guests, and when she wanted to move about the grounds two little boys, dressed in Georgian costume, carried her in state. Her daughters, who have been 'out' some time represented England, Ireland and Scotland, the national char- acter being given by bows of ribbon. The sensation of the afternoon was caused by the appearance of a black Poodle attired as a Pierrette. Besides the conventional white cap, she wore round her neck a ruff of scarlet tulle, while from her waist was suspended a short ballet skirt of the same hue and material." CAUSES OF BURST GUNS. When an accident happens to a gun, the unfortu- nate loader of the shells, and particularly the maker of the powder contained in them, must frequently bear the brunt of the blame. The maker of the gun is also frequently terrorized with threats, tradi- tion seeming to have established the view that a gun is the only thing in art and nature that must never go wrong. An incident of a burst gun which recently came to the notice of a correspondent of The Field, London, provided an opportunity for the elucidation of several interesting points which are worthy of the attention of American gun and ammu- nition manufacturers and of interest to sportsmen. The burst itself was of an exceptionally interesting nature. The left barrel contained a longitudinal tear no less than fourteen inches long. One knows that most barrels are liable, when their limit of elasticity has been passed, to develop fractures in a longitudi- nal direction. This is because any defects which exist in the original ingot of steel are elongated in the foregoing process so as to suggest something in the nature of the grain of wood. In the burst now under consideration the line of fracture had diverged neither to the right nor to the left for the whole four- teen inches, and as the fracture took place on the portion of the tube which is covered by the jointing, both ribs were blown clear from the gun by the gas escape into the inclosed space there existing. At no portion of the length of the longitudinal tear was there any evidence of local high pressure, such as would result from the presence of an obstruction. The barrel merely tore open and let out the impris- oned gas. A very close and careful examination showed the fracture to be fine, and partly crystalline, but re- vealed no evidence of a decided flaw, roak or gray, on the fractured surfaces. It was thought that there were evidences of rust marks penetrating the wall of the material, so a further piece was cut, three and a quarter inches long beyond the burst, in order that a clean broken surface could be obtained. In this piece the rust penetrating the wall of the barrel is clearly visible, and the fracture continues in a straight line. This new fracture shows an absence of crystalline surface, but instead there is a decided- tendency to fibrous fracture longitudinally disposed, which would be brought about by a soft vein in the material. The tensile strength of this vein circum- ferentially is very low, but the material generally is very stiff, which suggests that the steel contains a good percentage of carbon, and a fairly high ten- sile strength endwise. Another cause tending to facilitate the bursting is that the wall of the barrel is not equal in thickness, being decidedly thinner., in fact, very thin, just where the barrel has been solder- ed. This is specially noticeable at the smaller end of the three and a quarter inch piece. On the por- tions of the barrel which have been hidden by the ribs was found a large accumulation of rust. This rust has no doubt pitted the surfaces, and in some places has already penetrated. In time this rust would have completely eaten its way through, so that the barrels were bound to burst sooner or later. This condition of the barrel in a part entirely hidden from the eye would seem to suggest that all barrels should undergo reproof at some stated periods, as a safeguard against such a mishap as has occurred in this case. It may also be stated that the action of an acid, such as soldering salts, remaining in con- trast with the thin walls of the barrel will render that portion exceptionally brittle. The fact that the walls of the barrel were material- ly thicker at one side than the other, one part measur- ing .047 of an inch and the other .038, shows that the tubes were not of recognized good quality, or, at reference to the serious state of rust existing be- neath the ribs that special interest lies. Best guns are soldered, using resin for a flux. To make a sat- isfactory soldered joint with so-called killed spirits of salt is a comparatively easy task, but when resin is used, the surfaces to be united must be quite clean and thoroughly freed from oil, and they must be very carefully tinned beforehand. For all best work resin is the material uniformly employed. Spirits of salt is quite unsuited for barrel manufac- ture. For tin-cans and other articles where there are few hidden crannies, the free acid remaining after the soldering operation can be removed by boiling; but in the case, even, of powder tins, the use of any kind of spirits is rigidly barred, because the slight overlapping of the edges of the tin plate may pro- vide a harbor for rust liable to destroy the efficiency of the joint. If gunpowder tins must be soldered with resin, surely gun barrels are in much greater need of the same precautionary treatment. The elec- trician who dared to solder an electric cable with spirit would be severely dealt with by the fire-in- surance surveyor. It is impossible to insure the removal of all free acid, and the corrosion which fol- lows raises the resistance of the wire, and is liable to produce a fusing effect. There is really so little difference in the cost of soldering barreels with resin as compared with spirit that gunmakers would do well to abandon the spirit flux, even in the cheapest grade of gun, and guarantee that resin only has been employed. The state of rust which exists in the hidden por- tion of the barrel examined is of a kind which would suggest a serious progressive diminution of strength, producing in due course a tendency to emphasize, if not actually to create, a weak spot in the barrel. One is constantly brought face to face with details of gun construction in which best work is so mark- edly superior to second and third grade qualities. The present source of complaint is, nevertheless, one to which the obvious remedy should be applied. It can certainly be affirmed in justification that there are many guns in regular use with a state of rust underneath the ribs, such as could hardly be pro- duced on the exterior surface by a month's exposure in a salt atmosphere. No sportsman would dream of using a gun with the surface of the barrels in the state which frequently, but unknowingly, exists be- neath the ribs, and it is only when a burst occurs that the true state of affairs is revealed. Judging by the small number of instances in which evidence exists that corrosion is the direct cause of an acci- dent, a bad state of rust is not necessarily a very dangerous thing. It is, however, bad policy to accept a wrong principle on the grounds that it does not make much difference in practice. In the interests of sound workmanship the barrels should be sweated with a resin flux, and the sooner the rule becomes firmly established as an accepted principle in gun- making the better it will be for all parties concerned. The gun under consideration had passed the nitro proof test, but, as with all trials of this character, it is impossible to say by how much margin the proof test was passed, whether that margin was actually diminished by the test and finally whether the general soundness of workmanship was sufficient to ensure a reasonable degree of permanence for the strength shown to exist at the time of proof. This apparent reflection on the efficiency of the nitro proof test must be qualified by mentioning the fact that the high stress it produces is mainly exercised in the chamber as a check on the strength of the breech. The provisional proof test is the one which aims at a high pressure forward, and it may well happen that the weakness present in a finished bar- rel by reason of a streak of bad metal may be hidden by the good quality of the ample material surround- ing it. Subsequent manufacture once in many chances removes the good material and leaves the. bad. TRADE NOTES. A Central Location. Mr. F. M. Haight, formerly a popular tackle and sporting goods salesman with Clabrough, Golcher & Co., is in charge of the branch store of the Palace Hardware Co. at 63S Market street. This establishment, located opposite the Palace Hotel, is one of the best appointed stores in the city. A full line of goods desired by sportsmen — guns, pistols, ammunition, rods, tackle, outing clothing and sundries, etc., etc., in connection with one of the most complete general stocks of tools and hard- ware, is a central trade convenience of location and supply that is destined to be appreciated. any rate, had been made tention than at present i^ : £ barrel manufat ' ■ ave greatly dimi . hidden weakness. time when less at- nded on this depart- Improved modern he liability to this however, in the Winchester News Notes. In the realm of trap shooting, Winchester Shells continue to lead the procession. Out of the five tournaments given by the Interstate Association this year, which included the Southern, Grand American, Eastern, Western and Pacific Coast Handicaps, Win- chester Shells won the principal event in four, and in the other one they took all honors but one. This is a grand record for Winchester Shells and is unequalled by any other make. At the Ohio State Rifle Shoot, Chas. F. Queisser of Granville, Ohio, a novice, won the- 500 and 600-yard matches and the Novice Mid-Range Aggregate Match. He also made a possible at 800 yards and 46 at 1,000 yards, using Winchester cartridges. At this same shoot the Clement Medal, for the 20-shot 1,000 yard match was also won with Winchester cartridges. This was considered the highest honor of the tourna- ment. Averages Reported. Portland, Me., September 3.— H. T. Walls won first average, 156 out of 175, shooting "Du Pont." C. E. Connors, shooting "New Schultze," and W. P. Hunt, shooting "Infallible," tied for third average, on 151 out of 175. San Diego, Cal„ September ±4-15. — W. R. Crosby won first average, 296 out of 300, shooting "New E. C." (Improved). F. B. Mills, Santa Ana, Cal., won second amateur average, 283 out of 300, shooting "Du Pont." L. E. Parker, shooting "New Schultze," and Gus Knight, shooting "Du Pont," tied for third amateur average, on 282 out of 300. Medford, Oregon, September 21-22. — W. R. Crosby won first average, 389 out of 400, shooting "New E. C." (Improved). H. C. Hirschy won second aver- age, 382 out of 400, shooting "New Schultze." R. O. Heikes won third average, 380 out of 400, shooting "Du Pont." H. Junker won first amateur average, 361 out of 400, shooting "Du Pont." O. O. Hellman won second amateur average, 360 out of 400, shoot- ing "New E. C." (Improved). Beardstown, 111., September 26. — L. R. Barkley won first average, 187 out of 200, shooting "New E. C." (Improved). W. D. Stannard won second aver- age, 1S1 out of 200, shooting "New Schultze." Rising Sun, Md., September 27-2S. — J. M. Hawkins won first average, 356 out of 380, shooting "Du Pont." Newport, R. I„ September 29.— J. A. R. Elliott won first expert average, 165 out of 175, shooting "New Schultze." Jas. McArdle, Narragansett Pier, R. I., Won second amateur average, 157 out of 175, shooting "Infallible." P. H. Powell, Newport, R. I., won third amateur average, 154 out of 175, shooting "New Schultze." Peters Points. At the tournament, October 4th and 5th, at Deca- tur, 111., Peters shells made practically a clean sweep. Mr. H. W. Cadwallader won high general average, Mr. G. T. Hall first amateur average, Mr. Harbaugh second amateur average and Mr. G. G. Rupert third amateur average. At Capron, 111.. October 2d and 3d, high general average and high amateur average were won by Mr. S. A. Huntley of Omoha, Neb., shooting Peters factory loaded Ideal shells. At the tournament at Lemont, 111.. October 7th. Mr. Geo. H. Steenberg tied for high professional average, using Peters factory loaded shells. At Central City, Neb., October Sth, high general average and high amateur average were won by Mr. Dan Bray, and high professional average by Capt. A. H. Hardy, both snooting Peters factory loaded shells. Beginning in April and ending in October, the Western Pennsylvania League held eleven tourna- ments, and of the eight high men who qualified in eight of the eleven tournaments Mr. L. B. Fleming of Pittsburg was high, with an average of .901, also scoring 24 points as against 20 points for his strong- est competitor. Mr. Fleming always uses Peters factory loaded shells. Some Excellent Scores With the Parker Gun. At Louisville, Ky.. September 30. — Mr. Woolfolk Henderson won the Kentucky Live Bird Champion- ship with 25 straight kills, and killed 45 straight for the entire day. Mr. Henderson shoots the "Old Reliable." Mr. R. S. Rhoads at Columbus, 0., September 13th and 14th, shooting The Parker Gun, won highest average for the two days. Mr. Horace Bouser won high average on second day with the Parker Gun. At Chillicothe, O., October 10th and 11th, F. D. Alkire and the "Old Reliable" landed high aver- age. The Parker Gun is always a winner, and you should shoot it. Ask for catalogue, and if inter- ested in a gun, write to-day to Parker Bros., Meri- den, Conn. A Very Clever Shooter. Mrs. Frank Butler, better known as Annie Oak- ley, the most famous woman shot in the world, is making a tour of the East and West, demonstrating that the cartridges of the U. M. C. and the arms of the Remington Arms Co., with which companies she is now engaged, are the best for utility, accuracy and high class qualities. Miss Oakley was for many years with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. While in Europe she gave exhibitions before King Edward, Queen Victoria, Emperor William and practically every other crowned head in Europe. Miss Oakley is the pioneer woman professional shooter in the world. Her fame is spread throughout the civilized globe. While in Paris with Buffalo Bill's show, she defeated the Czar's brother in a pigeon match. Dur- ing her foreign tours she was the guest of royalty and everywhere met with an enthusiastic welcome. She shoots at flying objects with 22-short ungreased TJ. M. C. cartridges, splits cards, does other rifle feats and shows the penetration of the big game cart- ridges, such as 30-30, 303 and 3S-55, manufactured by the U. M. C. Co. Among the best feats ever ac- complished by Mrs. Butler was the shooting of 25 shots into an ordinary ace of spades in 27 seconds without touching any portion of the card except the black ace. This feat has never been duplicated. The Hotel Driard, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal place to spend your summer vacation. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson 's Napa Soda. Saturday, November 3. 1906.] THE BREED KR AND SPORTSMAN | THE FARM J •j. .j. .*..;. .j. »j»»j« »I**I**I* *I»*J**I* *I**J» »I**I* *I**J» *J* *J» »!• *I**J**i»*i* HORNS ARE UNNECESSARY. Horns are often considered a dis- tinct ornament to cattle, but geolo- gists tell us that cattle were original- ly hornless and we are now getting back to that original condition, says "Country. Life in America." The An- gus. Galloway and Red Polls are in- creasing in popularity among beef raisers and a fixed preference for pol- led cattle is rapidly spreading. It has led to the development of the Polled Durhams. which are really hornless Shorthorns, the Polled Herefords and the Polled Angus. Buyers will give more for polled than horned beef cattle. The horns may be removed in early calfhood by the use of caus- tic potash, but this is somewhat tedi- ous. They may be removed by the use of horn clippers, but this is really a barbarous practice. The best way is to breed them off by establishing hornless breeds. It is a little surprising that the beef raisers should be so far ahead of the dairymen in that respect. We have six polled beef breeds and no polled dairy breeds. Nearly all dairy- men take off the horns by artificial means. Why not have polled Jerseys, Holsteins, Guernseys, Ayrshires and Dutch Belted? They look better and behave better. HOLSTEIN COW, $1,275. W. C. Hunt of Stockton, Cal., man- aged a public sale of Holstein-Fries- ian cattle in Dexter Park Amphithe- atre here October 23d, for the Pierce Land & Stock Co. The sale was cried by Col. Carey M. Jones and was in every way a notable event. Sales were largely around $150 to $400 per head and one of the early lots sold was Belle Klondyke's Daugh- ter, a fine six-year-old cow, for $725. Dr. Earls of Milwaukee was among the noted buyers and Dean W. A. Henry of the Wisconsin Agricultural College was among the notables at- tracted by this first great sale of the Pierce people. Alcartra Polkadot, born Feb. 20, 1S99, topped the sale at $1,275. going to Madison of Utica, N. Y. The top price for a bull was $385.— Chicago Live Stock World. The economy in feeding cows is not in saving her feed, for the more you can get her to eat and digest the more she will make for her keeper. When I think of that, I remember what the Swedish dairyman, who fed barley, said: "If I feed a half gallon a day, I get nothing for it; she needs that for her own support. But if I feed a whole gallon, she gives enough more to pay double for it." That means if you feed little, you lose the value of that, but if you feed generously she makes you a profit. That is, she ought to have all she will eat and digest properly. — John Patterson. Warranted to Give Satisfaction, Gombault's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Curb, Splint. Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and other bony tumors. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. As a Human Remedy for Rheumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat, etc., it is invaluable, Tvery bottle of Caustio Balsam sold la Warrnnted to frive sutislaction. Price $1,50 per bottle. Bold by dniniflPts. or sent by ex. press, charpes paid, witn 1'ull directions f<>r itB u^e. rSTSend Tor descriptive circulars, testimonials, etc. Address The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0. In feeding dairy cows for a large milk yield individuality must be stud- ied to obtain maximum results, be- cause cows differ. It is customary to estimate a certain amount of feed for a thousand pounds of cow, but some cows weighing 900 pounds will tut and make good use of more feed than other cows weighing 1000. It pays to give a dairy cow all the feed she will eat, provided she returns a proper equivalent at the milk pail. Otherwise it is better to replace her with one that will do so. Canada is to encourage stallion shows in a substantial manner. A be- ginning has been made by the appro- priation of $10,000, to be used in in- creasing prizes at shows, making ap- plication for the permanent bounty. 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PATENTEES-MANUFACTURERS- BROOKJ.YN.N.Y | Soy aid Legs; How to keep them sound, how to re- move growths, heal cuts and wuuods, cure Curb, Splint, fpavlrr. Ringbone. Toe best horsemen kuow it's by using KENDALL'S Spavin Cure. Used 23 Years. CaxutliersvIUe. Bio. Junc£J, 1905. Dr. B. J Kendall Co , Enos iurg Falls, VL Gentlemen:— P lease send me one of your book=, "A Trea'ise on the Horse an I his Dis- eases." Have i-^en using1 your Kendall's Spavin Cure sin. e I87J and have found it 0 K. Yours truly. MART FEEN'Y, PRICE SI; 6 (or 95. treeof dru^ei^iaoi Dr.B.J. KendallCo.. ■ Enosbarg Falls, "» i , "HOWARD 8HORTHORNS"-QUINTO HERD— 77 premiums. California State Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us Whftt ygu, wanti Hrwarri cattle Co,, gan Duck Season Is On! Get in and get your share First get your outfit of us Largest Line of Guns Cartridges and Supplies BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk STANDARD BRED HOUSES OF SALE. George Vasto, dark bay, three-year-old stallion by Vasto 2:16V£, dam Niece 2:20% by Panglass 2513. This is a grand looking colt of good size and will make a fast trotter, as he shows a 2:20 clip after only six weeks* work, and is perfectly gaited. Is standard and registered. Price $500. Amelia Bell, dark bay filly, three years old by L. W. Russell fson of Stomboul 2:07%), dam Macola, dam of Kent 2:23% by Le Grand, second dam Huntress, dam of three in list, by Arthurton. Amelia Bell is a square trotter, good gaited and city broke. She showed a 2:1S gait after six weeks' work and is a great prospect for a game race mare. Is standard and registered. Price $500. Niece 2:20%, brood mare by Panglass 2513, dam Durgin Patchen by Ben Patchen 1725. Is in fine condition and a regular breeder. All her foals show speed at the trot. Standard and regis- tered. Price $250. Sorrel Colt, eight months old, sired by Oconee 31,650 (record 2:29%, trial 2:14), out of a Nutwood mare. Is of good size and a fine looker. Price $100. The above horses will be sold to- gether or separately. Terms can be ar- ranged. Apply to or address C. L. FI3HEE. 471 McAllister Street, San Francisco, Cal. HIGH CLASS STALLION FOB SALE. The standard and registered four-year- old stallion Our Bells 10,322, is offered for sale, as the owner's business requires all his attention. Our Bells is one of the best bred of the Electioneer family. He is by Monbells 2:23% (:;on of Mendo- cino 2:19 V2 and the great brood mare Beautiful Bells) ; his dam is Maiden 2:23 by Electioneer, and she the dam of Marston C. 2:19%. as a three-year-old; second dam the famous mare May Queen 2:20 by Norman 25, that is the dam of May King 2:21%. sire of the great Bin- gen 2:06*4, etc.; third dam Jenny by Crockett's Arabian, she the dam also of King Almont 2:21%, a producing sire; fourth dam by Davy Crockett, and fifth dam by Whip. This stallion was brel at Palo Alto Stock Farm, and with six weeks' work has trotted a mile in 2:37, last quarter in 36% seconds. He is a fine looker, good size, and at the price the cheapest stallion in America. The price is $400. Address all communica- tions to the owner. GEO. R. DITTT73, 1305 Q Strest, Sacramento. FOR SALE. The great trotter Bob Ingersoll 3:1494, trial mile 2:08, last half 1:03, last quar- ter 30% seconds. Won two races in Hollister last month, best time 2:16% with one month's training. Also his full brother. Mixer 2:34l£, sired by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Lew G. by Albert W., a pacer. Last year when in training worked a mile in 2:13%, last half in 1:04. last quarter in 29 seconds. Both gentle and fine lookers. A lady can drive them either double or single. Will be sold reasonable. Apply to Geo. T. ALGEO, San Lorenzo TrottingT Park, San Lorenzo, Cal. Handsome Two-Year- Old Stallion For Sale Sired by a speedy son of Cupid 2:1S (full brother to Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%. etc.), dam Flossie by Cornelius (sire of several), son of Nut- wood and Jennie T. 2:26% by Echo; second dam sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- oughbred). This is one of the largest, handsomest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beauti- ful bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price $275. Cheap for the money. Address SACRAMENTO STOCK FARM. 513 Devisadero St.. San Francisco. PETER BAXE & SON. 513 32d street. Oakland, Cal.. Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding »tocK, Correspondence so- licited. FOB SALE OB LEASE. The well known stallion Milbrae 2:16% and his two brothers, Portola and Menlo Boy. Milbrae is a handsome seal brown, 16 hands high and weighs 1,190 lbs., a horse of excellent disposi- tion, splendid conformation and pos- sessed of great power and beauty. Mil- brae is sired by Prince Airlie, he by Guy Wilkes 2:15%, great grand sire Geo. Whiles 2:22. first dam Fearless by Fallis 2:23, second dam Jean Perault by Signal. For further information ap- ply to P. H. McEvoy, Menlo Park, Cal. HIGH GRADE RACE OB BBOOD MABE AND FILLY FOB SALE. Athene 2:22 — Bay mare 6 years old by Dexter Prince, dam Athena 2:15 '.4 by Electioneer. Record of 2:22 made at Woodland Breeders' Meeting, and with little training has much speed. In foal to Kinney Lou. Also Lulu K. — Bay yearling filly by Kinney Lou, dam Athene. Entered in Pacific Breeders' Occident and Stanford Stakes. Is very promising. Inquire of Jno. S. Phippen, Trainer. May field. Cal., or A. Morris Fosdick, Owner, 1964 Estrella Ave., Los Angeles. VETERINARY DENTISTRY Ira Barker Dalziel, formerly of 605 Golden Gate Ave., is now permanently located at 620 Octavia St., San Francisco Between Fulton and Grove Sts. Every facility to give the besl ofprofes sional services to all cases of veterinary dentistry. Complicated cases treated successfully. Calls from out of town promptly respon- ded to. The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia St. San Francisco, Cal. Telephone Special 2074 You Can't Cut 0u^ A HOC; SPAVIN" or THOKOIGUI'IN, but ^gSORBINE will clean them off, and you work the horse same time. Does not blister or remove the hair. Will r<-n von more i£ yon write, gi.00 per uotde, delivered. Book 4-C free. ABSORI5IXK, JR.. for mankind, gl.nuiiotr1>\ Curi'S Vriri'<^e Veins, Vari- cocele, Hydrocele, Ruptured Muscles or I,U:uii.-i]Ts,I-:Tilar'jeil (Jlnmls, Allays Pain. Ueoufue mtd, only by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth Street Springfield, Mass. For Sale by— Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland. Ore.; F. W. liramn Co.. Los Angeles, Cal,; Western Wholesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash.; Spokane Drug Co., Spo- kane, Wash. „n COPA/84 SrvNty CAPSULES ■- Wirt INfc* 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 3, 1906. BUY BEFORE THE ADVANCE A Splendid Investment for Quick Profits. Buy Now the stock of the PITTTBURG= MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah, Nevada. 100,000 Shares. Par value, $1.00. Fully Paid and Non=Assessable. Offered at 10 Cents a Share PROPERTY AND LOCATION. The most notable facts of the Company are that it owns proven gold and silver bearing land; not only is the ore there, but it is there in quantities, an apparently inexhaustible supply of pay ore. The Company owns the Gregory Group of five Claims situated in the famous MANHATTAN DISTRICT, and also has several claims in the LONE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT; both these Districts are the richest in the WORLD. The tunnels have been opened up on the Lone Mountain claims and indications point to striking large bodies of high grade ore carrying values in Gold and Silver. MINING HAS BUILT MANY GREAT FORTUNES Nothing so surely offers large returns as a good Mining Stock. Probably you do not realize how many people there are who are enjoying a regular income as a result from investing in mining Stocks. There are thousands of them, and they are largely those who bought their stock when the opportunity was first offered to secure shares at a low price before the Company had begun to pay dividends. Stocks of many mining companies have advanced from a few cents a share to prices ranging from $100 to $1,500 a share in value, and besides have paid back to the investors in dividends many hundred times what they first invested. Many of the companies are paying from 100 per cent to 1,000 per cent in dividends on the first price of the stock. To grasp this oppor- tunity and purchase stock in the PITTSBURG-MANHATTAX MINING COMPANY at 10 CENTS a share means success to you; and that means houses, good living, travel, education and social privileges for your children. If you do not grasp this opportunity and secure a good share of wealth you are likely to be classed as a failure. The proposition is in the hands of men whose ability and integrity cannot be questioned, and these men pledge themselves to see that each and every investor in the enterprise receives an equal division of the profits. Experts have examined the property, and it is the universal opinion that it has a wonderful future. ORGANIZATION The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, Capital stock of $1,000,000, divided into shares of the par value of $1.00 each; 400,- 000 shares are in the treasury which will be sold as required for developments from time to time. 10 CENTS PER SHARE, CASH OR INSTALLMENTS We want to impress upon you the fact that you don't have to be rich in order to become a shareholder in this splendid Company. The price of shares is only 10 cents and you can buy as few as one hundred (100) — $10.00 worth. If you are not in a position to pay cash for all the shares you desire to own we will accept a small payment down with the order, the remainder to be paid in five monthly installments. Suppose you want to invest $10.00 in this company; simply send us $2.50 with your order for 100 shares, and thereafter $1.50 per month for five months and the stock will be paid for. It's very easy — anyone can afford to do this. Almost every one has enough money in a year to buy themselves an interest in this Company, which would make them independent for life. Send in your order to-day. The following table will show you just how many shares your money will buy, the amount you send if you want to pay cash, and the plan for monthly payments: What Your Money Will Buy 100 shares 200 shares 300 shares 400 shares 500 shares 600 shares 800 shares 1,000 shares 2,000 shares 5,000 shares 10,000 shares 5 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 80.00 100.00 200.00 500.00 1,000.00 cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 100.00 200.00 cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and $ 1.50 per 3.00 per 5.00 per 7.00 per S.00 per 10.00 per 14.00 per 16.00 per 32.00 per 80.00 per 160.00 per month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 months months months months months months months months months months months In offering this stock we present it as a solid and safe investment, not a speculation. The resources of their properties and the amount of rich ore seems so inexhaustible that WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF THIS STOCK TO EVERY INVESTOR. MACKAV, MUNROE & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nevada. Gentlemen: 1 hereby subscribe for shares (at 10c per share) of the Capital Stock of the PITTSBURG-MANHAT- TAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah (par value $1.00 per share) for which find enclosed $ Please issue stock in name of: Name (in full) Street and No City or Town State Yours truly, Signature Put Name of Your Paper Along this Line OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ROBERT M. WINTER (Land Trust Company, Pittsburg), President T. THOMER (Tonopah), Vice-President E. G. MINARD(Mine Owner and Operator, Tonopah), Secretary E. B. CUSHMAN (Cashier State Bank and Trust Co., Tonopah), Treasurer W. B. BARTHOLOMEW (Tonopah Goldfield Railroad Co., Tonopah), Director 100,000 shares of the above stock are now offered for public subscription at 10 Cents per Share. Mail application with remittance (check, draft, postoffice or express money order) today for the number of shares you desire. Certificates will be immediately forwarded on receipt of your letter. Address all Communications to Mackay,Munroe & Co., BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nev. RELIABLE REPRESENTATIVES WANTED EVERYWHERE. Saturday. November 3, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPUBTSHaiv 15 . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBORO, MAT 24. 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 x 100 —USING- ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP— GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson, — 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. The Peters Cartridge Company Cincinnati, Ohio NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken I>f>gs and Well Bred Puppies fox sail . A.I. In— E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St., Napa. Cal. ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm. Phillips Benicia BOSTON TERRIERS. — Dog puppies by Endcliffe Toby ex. Glenwood Belle. Well marked, cobby, sable brindle pups from $30 up. JT. J. STEWART, Box 410, Monterey, Cal. HORSES TO WINTER. Am prepared to winter horses at my track Deat Sao Leandro at reasonable rates. Will take such care as owner suggests and have good large box stalls at nights. One hour's ride from ' >akland. Electric cars pass the door. GEO. T. ALQEO, San Lorenzo, Cal. MARE WANTED. By McKinney, Zombro, Kinney Lou, Greco. Searchlight or Nutwood Wilkes, not to exceed seven years old, brown, bay or black; sound, good size and handsome; trotter with or without rec- ord; standard and registered. Answer giving full particulars and lowest cash price. P. W. KBLLET, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Prancisco, Cal. HAL COLTS FOR SALE. High class youngsters by Hal B. 2:04^. Some of the finest lot and most promising colts and fillies on the Paci- fic Coast. You can make no mistake in getting representatives of the great Hal family, whether for the track or breeding purpnses. For particulars ad- dress AUGUST ERICKSON, 26 North Third Street, Portland, Ore. HIGH CLASS ROADSTER FOR SALE. A handsome brown horse, eight years old, stands about 15.3 hands, perfectly sound, gentle, good driver, stylish, good gaited. wears no boots, can be driven in open bridle, does not scare at any- thing and can easily step a 2:30 gait, for sale. He is sired by Bonwood by Nutwood GOO, and is out of the lam of Dolly Dillon and is considered one of the best roadsters in the county. For price and further particulars address T. W. BABSTOW, San Jose, CaL Fre.l Mast cessor to Zibbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one block north of Chutes. A nice line of New Livery ; large. Clean Box Stalls. Special attention paid to boarding high-class horses. Work horses for any business for hire at all times. All kinds of country horses for sale. V^Jr^ HeEistered D. B. Patent Office *#^** SPAVIN CURE ARE YOU ONE OF THE STOLID SKEPTICS confirmed in theory— incredulous beyond reason ? BROOD MARE AND COLTS FOR SALE Fine bay brood mare, weighing over 1.200 lbs., sired by Anteeo Wilkes (son if Guy Wilkes and a mare by Anteeo), first dam by Fleetwood, son of Nutwood, second dam by Speculation 928. This is a handsome big mare, well broken, sound and all right in every way. She is now in foal to Monterey 2:0914, sire of Irish 2:08>4. Her foal of this year is a fine fillv by William Harold 2:13%, sire of Janice 2:08'4. She has a fine large two-year-old filly by the same sire that now stands 15 hands, and will make a very handsome mare. This filly is only halter broke. The mare and colts will be sold singly or together at a very reasonable figure. For further par- ticulars call on or address GEARY & GRINDELL, Haywards, Cal. J. R. Wilson. A. F. Booker WILSON & ROOKER Livery. Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. JEESKVS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS— Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Nlles & Co.. Los Angeles. Cal. BLAKE, M0FFITT & T0WNE Dealers in PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St., Oakland Blake, Mofnt & Towne. Los Angeles. Blake, McFall & Co., Portland, Oregon. I Don't be hidebound. Don't stand in your own light. Strike out like the unbeliever who writes: "I don't believe it is possible to cure, yet if your guarantee is good I want your remedy." That's the vital point— the guarantee— is it reliable? That's where the limelight of inves- tigation will disclose what we have. We invite, we court you to have your bank or any commercial agency investigate our stand- ing, it will do more than all we might say to convince yon of the reliability of our guarantee- contruct. Write us for facsimile letters from bankers, trainers, and horsemen and you will realize we have a remedy that supersedes every known method and treatment in the curing of lameness. "SAVE-THE-HORSE" eliminates all these factors; it cures without scar, blemish or loss of hair Spavin, Ring- tone, Thoroughpln, Curb, Splint, Capped Hock, Wind Puff, broken down, bowed or strained tendons or any case of lame- ness. S5.00 per bottle, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it. Investigation will make clear the responsibil- ity attached to the guarantee, leaving no ques tion as to its meaning and reliability as a contract. 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Y. Pacific Coast Branch, 2330 Alameda Ave., Alameda, Cal. ,mpire Ballistite Dense Powder WINNER OF THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament results this last year has established its supremacy. BAKER CBL HAMILTON, Coast Agent SAN FRANCISCO SACRAMENTO LOS I Bulk Powder BALLISTITE SUCCESS Wli DV PIC AT ED BY THE EMPIRE THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 3, 1906. Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots 4>«i**r^*WI*****I,*^*»**J*****I"^*******^ \, .;. .*. .*».*••*..*■ I THE REMINGTON AUTOLOADING SHOT GUN Is the Gun for the Duck and Quail Shooter No recoil means increased pleasure; the solid breech means absolute safety; the single barrel means ease in handling. You can afford this modern gun because it lists at the moderate price of S40, subject to dealers' discount. Remington Arms Co., Ilion, New York The Famous =sU. 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All the Above Records Were Made With 348 Straight THIS RECORD WAS MADE BY MR. W. D. STANNARD At Watson's Park, Chicago Sept. 8«9, using •'NEW E. C. I (Improved)" t i Du Pont Smokeless ! CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS, , Agents Temporary Office, Berkeley, Cal.' ;; California Powder Works, Agents i Berkeley, Cal. **Jh$m$. Wen the Kentucky Live Bird Championship With 25 Straight At Louisville. Ky., Sept. 30, and shooting through the entire programme for the day, Mr. Henderson scored 45 straight kills without a miss. The Parker Gun has the shooting qualities necessary to kill. Send for catalogues. PARKER BROS. N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. - 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. .THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF... Selby FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superior==Excelsior VALLEJO JUNCTION, . . CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL. VOLUME XLIX. No. 16. ©• c; ©- SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 10. 1906. SIDNEY 2:19'., As he is today. Sire of 106 in the 2:30 list. Subscription $3.00 a Year. ■& J> THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 10, 1906. The Greatest Closing Out Sale of Horses of the Year All the Mares, Geldings, Colts and Fillies Belonging to the APTOS STOCK FARM, APTOS, CAL. Will Be Sold at Public Auction at the New Salesyard of Fred H. Chase Co., 478 Valencia St.. near Sixteenth Tuesday Evening, December 4th, at 8 o'clock There are such good mares as Hulda 2:08 '_, Dione 2:07 C. Miss Valensin, Sunrise, Emma S., Erosine in foal to such stallions as Cupid 2:18, Dexter Prince and Aptos Wilkes. Prince Henry by Dexter Prince out of Galata, and a number of well broken three and four-year-olds. Among them is a filly by Cresceus 2:02 out of Venus II. Send for Catalogue. Horses at Yard December 2, 1906. Fred. H. Chase Co., Live Stock Auctioneers. ...THE CONEY ISLAND JOCKEY CLUB... Race Course: Sheepshead Bay, N. Y. Office: 571 Fifth Avenue, New York. Events to Close Thursday, November 15th, 1906 FOR THE JUNE MEETING, 1907 THE FOAM— $2,500 Added FOR TWO TEAR OLDS (Now Tearlings). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st. 1907. or $30 if left in after that date. Starters $50 additional. $2,500 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. rrvE PUBMSGS THE SURF— $2,500 Added FOR TWO TEAR OLDS (Now Tearlings). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, 1907. $2,500 added, of which $400 to second and $200 to third. FIVS AND A HALF FUEL 0 NGS FOR THE JUNE MEETING, 1908 THE TIDAL— §20,000 FOR THREE YEAR OLDS (Now Tearlings). By subscription of $25 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, 1907; or $75 if declared by November 1st, 1907. or §100 if declared by February 1st, 1908; or $200 if left in after the last men- tioned date. Starters $250 additional. $15,000 to winner, $2,500 to second, $1,500 to third, $500 to nominator of winner, $300 to nominator of second and $200 to nominator of third. ONE HOLE AND A QUARTER THE LAWRENCE REALIZATION, $10,000 Added FOR THREE TEAR OLDS (Now Tearlings). Tearlings nominated by Novem- ber 15th, 1906. $150 each, or $75 if declared by Noyeraber 1st, 1907. Starters $250 additional. $10,000 added: the second to receive two-thirds of starting fees and $1,500: the third one-third of starting fees and $750; the nominators of the winner, second and third horses to receive $500, $300 and $100. respectively. ONE MH.E AND FIVE FTTELONGS THE MERMAID— $3,000 Added FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD (Now Tearlings). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared by May 1st, 1907; or $25 if declared by February 1st, 1908: or $o0 if left in after the last mentioned date. Starters. $50 additional. $3,000 added, of which $700 to second and $300 to third. ONE TVtTT.E AND A FTJSLONG ENTRIES TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE ' FOR THE AUTUMN MEETING, 1908 THE GREAT FILLY— $5,000 Added FOR FILLIES TTVO TEARS OLD iXow Weanlings). _ By subscription of $5 each the nnlv liability if declared by November 1st. 190,: or $2 o if declared by Mavis ! 1908: or $50 if declared by July 15th 1908: or $100 if left m after last mentioned date. Starters, $150 additional. $5,000 added, of winch $1 2o0 to second $750 to third: $300 to nominator of winner: $200 to nominator of seconlima *J°° to nominator of third. SIX rOBIOHBB FOR THE AUTUMN MEETINGS 1907 AND AFTER THE ANNUAL CHAMPION, $25,000 FOR HORSES (Now Tearlings). By subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared bv May 1st. 1907: $30 if by July 15th. 1907; $60 if by November 1st 1907; $75 if by February 1st. 19uS; $100 if by July 15th, 1908, or $200 if left in after the last mentioned date. .... * *onn >, n™, „„i,- FOR HORSES I Now Two Tears Old). By subscription of $200 each, the onl> liability if declared by July 15th. 1907. Starters $100 additional. ffO.OOO to winner; $2 000 to second; $1,000 to third; $1,000 to nominator of winner; $6d0 to nominator of' second, and _$350 to nominator of third „„„,t.ht™ -tot. irmsE TO TWO MH.ES AND A QUARTER FOR THE JUNE MEETING, 1909 THE LAWRENCE REALIZATION— $10,000 Added FOR NOW WEANLINGS. Bv subscription of $10 each, the only liability if declared bv November 1st. 1907; $30 if bv November 1st, 190S; or $,o if left in after fast mentioned date Starters, $250 additional. $10,000 added: second 1 to L recave $1,500 of added monev and two-thirds of starting fees; third S.oO of added money and one-third of starting fees. Nominators of winner, second and third to recene $500. $300 and 100. respectively. Yearling ^ie^lo^Nove^er^h.^^^^ Clerk of the Course, The Coney Island Jockey Club, 571 Fifth Avenue, New York City JHcKINNEY, 2:111 World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before mares leave tbe farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep, $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal when writing.) GEORGE E. ERLIX, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for »t"t"t"t"I"M"t' i NOTES AND NEWS | .;. .;„;..;».;. *.;. .;. .;«> .;«;. $ .>**> *:*•:••:— :**!**> <*♦ <■"!-*>- X**I**X**X**I**X* Rey del Diablo by Diablo won the 2:11 pace at tore and trimmed the best pacers of his class, including Jennie W. H. J. Kline is of the opinion the modern low sulky is responsible tor many ot the accidents of the past season. He claims that the driver's view- is obscured. Dextermont 2:20% last week at Rockport is a Palo Alto bred horse. He was sired by Dexter Prince, dam Wildmont (3) 2:27% by Piedmont 2:17%; second dam Wildflower (2) 2:21 by Elec- tioneer. The full list of entries for the Breeders' Futurity Stakes for the produce of mares bred in 1906 will appear in our next issue. C. O. Stanton of San Jose, manager of Singmaster & Son. importers and breeders of coach and draft stallions, reports business very good. He sold two fine young Pereheron stallions last week. L. B. Daniels, a prominent horseman of Chico, says there are several very finely bred and promis- ing trotters and pacers near that place, but as there is no race track owners are badly handicapped and cannot develop these youngsters as they would like to. That enthusiastic Visalia horseman. Jacob Brolliar, writes as follows: "The little black filly Idolway, that drove Lady Stoneway out in the yearling race at Hanford (half mile in 1:15), is a trotter by Stoneway out of Carrie (dam of General Boodle 2:16%) by A. W. Richmond. I think she is one of the purest gaited, level-headed babies I ever saw. She had only been on the Hanford track four weeks and did not know what was expected of her in the first heat won by the pacing filly Lady Stone- way in 1:21%. This last named is a good one and we all knew it, but after this race I determined to have Idolway start in the Breeders' and Stanford Stakes, also in the two-year-old division of the Breeders' next year. She has a two-year-old brother that is quite a pacer, we will start him next year. We think he can shuffle along as smoothly as any he will meet." There is a grand opportunity offered owners of a coach stallion to trade for Athio 2:14, a splen- did trotting-bred stallion. Marshall L. Cooper of Los Angeles advertises this in our business columns. The Liar 2:29% is by Ananias 2:05. This is in- deed appropriate. The oldest of Klatawah's (2:05%) Illinois-bred foals are now but two-year-olds, and a pair of them have taken standard records this season. He is a coming great sire. Onward 2:25% now lacks but five of having 200 standard performers to his credit. He will be the first double century sire. The race meeting given under the auspices of the San Bernardino and Riverside Horse Association promises to be a good one. President Prescott and Secretary Gilbert report that many owners will send their horses there if suitable classes are provided. No doubt they probably will be. Dan Misner has Mollie Button 2;14%, Hattie J. 2:14%, Edwin S. 2:20% and Homeway 2:14% at the Los Angeles track. H. Scott, owner of Scott McKinney. at San Jose, says this horse has recovered from the accident which happened him when a colt and will he given a record this year. Mr. Budd Doble is recovering rapidly from his injuries and will be seen in the sulky next -week. J. F. Campbell manager of the San Jose sales stable of J. Crouch & Sons, recently sold to a breeders' association of Livermore the champion Bel- gian stallion "Trappist." His record as a winner is unbroken. He was inspected by thousands of people and they agreed with the judges in their judgment when they declared he was the best and soundest draft horse living. His weight is 2,375 pounds. A well known commission merchant of San Fran- cisco received an order from Australia for a -weanling by Kinney Lou 2:07%. Nothing was said about price, the only demand being "be sure and get a pacer." The order was at once given to Mr. Doble -ith the understanding that the purchaser would be fisfied with his judgment as to the individuality, eding, etc. Mr. Doble has been looking at foals * ," and that only required a quarter mile in 28^4 seconds to equal Norfolk's three-mile time I then the record), and Hubbard carried five pounds more weight at the same age. Norfolk had at one time and another every good mare in California, but his only really great performers were all the produce of one mare. Marion by Malcolm. When Norfolk died Mr. Winters bred his daughters to Joe Hooker, a male line great-grandson of Lexington, and then bred Hooker's daughters to EI Rio Rey, a son of Norfolk. The result was just what any reasoning man might have expected, and Mr. Baldwin, at Santa Anita, has been doing the same thing with Emperor of Norfolk and the daughters of Grinstead. Some fenow who was out here from New York about fifteen years ago said that Mr. Haggin was of Turkish descent and bred his mares on the harum-scarum system. Certainly it does not show any great sagacity to breed a filly that has four crosses of Grinstead in her, a horse that is only dead about twelve years. From 1870 to 1885 the native horses seemed to have all the best of racing in this State. Rifleman, Langford, Monday and Grinstead carried off all that was worth having. Rutherford, a full brother to Spendthrift and Fellowcraft, was also kept for ser- vice at Mr. Baldwin's place, but his only really good performer was Lucky B., a great horse at cup dis- tances. Langford got Thad Stevens and Watchford, the latter being the better horse of the two in my belief. Rifleman got Nell Flaherty, the best nag in the State at mile heats, and Chinaman, who beat Katie Pease at six furlongs in a match over the old Oakland track. As for Monday, he got Mark Twain, Mark L., Raven, Lottery, Grover Ceveland and a host of winners, but I never believed that he was the sire of the great Molly McCarthy, as was claimed at the time she was on the turf. I always believed she was by Young Eclipse (a full brother to Ruthless and Regardless), that was brought out here by Mr. Adolph Maillard at the same time he brought out Monday and Heunie Farrow. Mr. E. J. Baldwin's purchase of Grinstead and Rutherford on the day following the dead heat for the Saratoga Cup of 1875 marked the beginning of breeding on a large scale in this State. In the winter that followed he sent Lewis R. Martin East to purchase six mares for him and that gentleman brought back ten for the money that "Lucky B." had given him to purchase six. Of these, four were by imp. Glenelg and had cost just $2,500, one of them being Clara D., the winner of several good races in her new owner's colors, and her full sister, called Sister Anne, afterwards the dam of Volante, a win- ner of thirty-three races against some of the very best performers in the United States. From 1**2 to 1S85 the red Maltese cross on the black jacket was very conspicuous at the East, especially in events for two-year-olds. But the death of Grin- stead in 1895 (after having been previously impotent for four years) virtually eliminated Mr. Baldwin from the ranks of prominent winning owners, as The Emperor of Norfolk, one of the most brilliant performers ever seen in America and the only one to win all three of the three-year-old events at Washington Park in one season, has been a most dismal failure as a sire. The day he came back to Santa Anita, broken down in training, I saw in him a reproduction of Australia's Grand Flaneur till you got down to his hocks and knees, and then — a dismal failure. "He was the greatest race horse I ever owned," said Mr. Baldwin, "and I expect to breed from him other horses quite as good as he was." I do not fancy him for a sire," I replied. "Why not?" asked his owner, half angrily, "Because he does no( come from a sire-producing line of mares, to begin with. You will nut find a single sire worth on.- hundred dollars dei from Betsy Malone. in the second place, his < bones are too long for him to breed anything like a serviceable lot of horses." Hi owner turned away from me in disgusl at my seeming ignorance. But seventeen years have elapsed since then and Emperor of Norfolk has got- ten jus; two horses that have shown stal i ten furlongs was too long a race for either of them. Americus. now owned in Ireland and first called Rey del Carreras, was the fastest horse I ever saw, for I never saw Domino. Cruzados. another son of Emperor of Norfolk, was just about as speedv, but was ruined by being trained for the American Derby won by Wyeth. Mr. Baldwin intends to breed from Cruzados next season and if he fails as a sire, then the male line of Diomed will become extinct in America, as it has in every other fair land of earth. The best bred horse in America from the male line of Lexington is called Patroclus and belongs to Dr. Bryan Obear, of St. Louis. I can not understand why some men will stick to that line after the elder Belmont spent $25,000 to preserve it, all in vain. Mr. James B. Haggin entered the ranks of Cali- fornia breeders aboul 1880 with the stallions Long- field by Monarchist out of Amy Farley by Planet; Milner by imp. Leamington out of a Lexington mare; Warwick by Leamington out of Minnie Minor by Lexington; and John Happy, a full brother to that great race horse, George Kinney. Warwick was the sire of Mr. Thorn Stevens' great three-year-old filly. Wary; and Milner got a very clever two-year- old called Kempland. Outside of these two not one of these four stallions ever got a horse fit to be called a really good selling plater. But Mr. Haggin was not the kind of a man to be daunted by early failures. He was as obstinate as either Baldwin or Winters, but different from them in the fact that he was a student by nature. So he sat down and began to study blood lines at a time of life when most men of his age were asleep and younger men were playing poker. He soon saw that such horses as the four with which he had begun operations were unfit to be upon any farm of note, and began to look about him for newer and more costly material, re- gardless of price. He bought old Joe Daniels and from him bred Hidalgo, winner of the Emporium Stakes at Coney Island and one of the three heroes of the furious finish of the first Brooklyn Handicap; Hotspur, winner of four races in two weeks, in one of which he broke the record for one and three- quarter miles, and a number of lesser lights of the California turf. On one of his visits to New York Mr. Haggin chanced to meet C. Bruce Lowe of Australia, who told him about a wonderfully handsome norse and a good performer called Sir Modred. a male line de- scendant of Fantaloon and one generation nearer to Pantaloon than any other living stallion. Mr. Haggin was so pleased at what he had heard of Sir Modred that he purchased him at a cost of a some $16,000 and a most fortunate purchase it was. Mr. Haggin's first sale of yearlings in New York realized the largest average ever paid for the get of a stallion which had not a single winner to his name. The next year the youngsters made gocd as two-year-olds and in 1890 Tournament, by Sir Modred, went out of «.ne season as the largest winning three-year-old of that year. In 1894 Sir Modred not only headed the list of winning sires with $127,400 written opposite his name, but was also the only stallion in American history to have forty-seven winners of 208 races (Mr. Tozer says 211) to his credit. Look over this table and you will realize what a showing was this of that old dead hero from New Zealand: Year. Name. Races. Value. 1871— Lexington 102 $109,095 1880— Bonnie Scotland 137 135,700 1881 — Leamington 61 139,219 1888— Glenelg 124 130,746 1889— Rayon d'Or 101 175,877 1890— St. Blaise 105 189,005 1891— Longfellow 143 189.33] 1S92— Iroquois 145 183,026 1893— Himyar 138 259.252 1894— Sir Modred 208 127.400 1S9S— Hanover 121 118,590 1900— Kingston 110 116,368 1901— Sir Dixon 122 165,682 Since then imp. Meddler has gone to the $200,000 mark and now looks quite likely to reach it again; and old Sir Dixon could have gone above that figure in 1901 had the victories of his progeny in England and France been added to the grand total reached by him in America, for Kilmarnock alone must have won about $40,000 in that year. Emboldened by the success of Sir Modred, Mr. Haggin tried another Antipodean experiment and imported a horse called Darebin, by The Peer brother to Marchioness (the Oaks winner in Wild Dayrell's year), out of Lurliue by Traducer, who was likewise the sire of Sir Modred. Darebin won the Victoria Derby, the Adelaide St. Leger and the Sydney Cup. defeating a field of twenty-two in the latter race in 3:34 for two miles and carrying 133 lbs. at four years old. When you consider that it took Sir Modred the same time to win the Great Metropolitan at five years with 122 lbs., you will realize what a locomotive old Darebin must have been. For some reason or other Darebin was given little or no chance at the Rancho del Paso, being constantly sacrificed to Salvator, who never in his life got as good a horse as either Nanki Pooh, Waltzer or Epicure. Salvator's only claim to promi- nence lies in being the sire of a Futurity winner. When old Dabebin landed on Howard-street wharf i was mi-- of a halt' do/.. -n that wenl down i" look at him. They did no! like his big head and lop i and Billy Williamson went so far as to say e would never have taken him for a thorough- bred horse. Well, I like him for three reasons," I replied. "He has more bone than any other thoroughbred saw; second, he comes from the same Touchstone and Macaroni; and. lastly, he not only comes from the male line of Melbourne, but he is also one generation nearer to Melbourne than any other horse on the green earth." Mr. Haggin's third and last colonial venture was the L-:eat but ill-fated Maxim, who defeated the i (winner of over forty good races) for the Xew Zealand Cup of 1890. He was by Musket, out if Realization by Vespasian, and about as stout- ig a horse as one could find in a day's ride. He cost Mr. Haggin nearly $21,000 and was the most ive stallion that gentleman ever bought until iress — of which he was already a one-half owner— was led into the sales ring. "Hope told her flattering tale.'' lint, less than a year after his importation, this great horse reared up and fell backwards, injuring his spine so that he had to be shot at once. Several of his sons won good races and his daughter. Maxine, was the best filly ever bred on the Pacific Coast, with a possible exception of Molly McCarty. Three of his sons have already made their mark as winning sires, and if the blood of Musket is to be preserved upon the Pacific Coast it must be through Maxim's sons alone. Mr. Haggin's next importations were Watercress. Goldfinch and Golden Garter, the whole three cost- ing him less than he paid for Maxim alone, if I am correctly informed. Since then he has pur- chased Toddington. Star Ruby. Greenan, Dieudonne, Shapfell and others. He also bought Rapallo, a brother to Laveno and Orvieto, whose untimely death was almost a public calamity. William O'B. Macdonough inherited a large estate by the death of his uncle, William O'Brien, of the great bonanza quartet. His first venture was the purchase of St. Carlo from L. J. Rose and, about four years later, he was induced to pay $150,000 for Ormonde, "the horse of the century," to a man in the Argentine Republic. Dr. W. G. Ross handled the entire proposition and proved himself about the most expensive acquaintance that Mr. Macdon- ough ever had. By the time the horse was landed at his future home in Canada Raymundo the cost, including freight and commissions, was not far from two hundred thousand. The horse became a savage through being tied up with side lines to his halter for six or seven hours per day and in one or two seasons he got no foals at all. Many say he never got one, but they can not fool me on the Futurity winner, Ormondale. His resemblance to the unbeaten Ormonde is too closely written in every outline of his anatomy to admit of a doubt. I am truly sorry for Mr. Macdonough, who is a kind-hearted man and as sincere a friend as any man ever had in California or elsewhere. I hope the sone of Ormonde may, in some measure, atone for his great disappointment. Thus I close a long but I trust not wearisome his- tory of the hreeding of thoroughbred horses in the only State that could be considered as anything like a rival to Kentucky in their production. Much of it may have been "threshing over old straw" to the average reader of these columns, yet there will be younger ones to whom its narration is a new one. Now that the Rancho del Paso horses have been removed to Kentucky, all semblance of rivalry on the part of California is removed forever and all time. COLUSA GERMAN COACH HORSE ASSOCIATION. The Colusa German Coach Horse Association met last Saturday forenoon at the Hotel Riverside, Co- lusa, and held an important business meeting and ed officers. Ira L. Compton as president: L. F. Turman, secre- tary and treasurer, and J. D. Brophy, manager. With Warren B. Boggs, O. J. Kilgore, Tim Sullivan Jr. and W. A. Vann, as directors. .1. M. Santana and R. C. Rosenberger. the sheep men. are also share owners in the company. These gentlemen, recogniz- ing the need of a thorough high-bred coach stallion for this section of the country', began looking about for a suitable animal and hearing of the celebrated German coach horse "Endore," looked him over and found he was exactly their ideal of a fine coach horse, organized the company and purchased him. That he is a beauty, all who have seen him will agree. A fine, well-proportioned black, high spirited, yet as kind and gentle as a kitten. Endore was foaled in Germany in 1901 and has been in California only about a year, during that time has won the admira- tion of all the noted horsemen in the State who have had the good luck to see him. Endore will be under the management of Mr. Brophy. With such a horse here this section should, within a few years, be the home of many of the finest coach colts in the State of California. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jacks Napa Soda. The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C, is tin THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. November 10, 1906. ROD, GUN AND KENNEL | + I Conducted by J. X. DeWitt % ^^,$,f,^„{..:..;«;..:~:-.:...;..:..:.**:~:~:«:«:..:.*.:.*.:«x^ KERN RIVER REGION ANGLERS' PARADISE. At the upper end of the big lake is a snowslide 250 feet long and from fifteen to twenty feet high melted back from its face at an acute angle, ex- posing a motley array of boulders, logs, rocks and debris of all sorts in log-jam tangle alone worth the trip to see. The slide melted back about fifteen feet in twenty days and so powerful was its de- scent that great logs and rough windfalls were liter- ally ground to powder by the fall. A two-inch carpet of pine needles adorns its upper surface, and pre- diction is freely made that the slide will outlast the summer by a considerable margin. The trip of the Goff-Sallada party, including fare, packers' bills, guide, provisions, etc.. lasting a month, cost only about $50 each. The lakes are only one of many fine camping grounds that are to be reached over the same route. Smith & Wilson, who run Camp Nelson, can be reached by mail at Daunt, Tulare county, and are in a position to provide pack arrangements. To those in search of health, the numerous mineral springs in the mountains above Camp Nelson will prove of interest, sulphur and soda waters being more than abundant. From forty to fifty persons, many from Los Angeles, put m part Oi the summer in the vicinity. Based upon Kern experience, particularly in the lake country, the best flies for trout are the brown hackels, red ant, royal coachman, grizzly king, pro- fessor, black ant, and a few of the gaudy patterns for freak fish and unusual conditions. The first three named are the stand-bys. and will deliver the goods nine times out of ten tries. The red ant goes ' well morning, noon and night, and a spoon or spinner comes in handy to entice the big fellows who have the minnow bug under their bonnets. No deer are to be expected right around the lakes until well into the fall, although farther back in the redwoods and meadow's of the second day's pack- ing, they are plentiful. There is a fair chance of coming up with a bear, although as a whole it is the fishing that appeals most strongly to those who visit the Kern. Quite a number of ladies have been encamped near the lakes this summer, and some of them are skilled fisherwomen. Mrs. W. N. Goff succeeded in hooking and landing a trout 19^4 inches long — a fine enough specimen of his kind for any disciple of old Izaak to catch. THE PASSING OF THE ABALONE. [By Edwin L. Hedderly.] Los Angeles sportsmen have made full many a long pilgrimage to some piscatorial Mecca, or happy hunting grounds remote in the ranges of the north that give birth to branches of mighty rivers, but of all who have returned this summer, none have brought happier recollections than the favored few whose lot was cast in the Kern Lakes country. Game perenially plenty, hunting has never proved bootless work in this famous section, but it is in the trout fishing that the. peculiar and preeminent popularity of this rathet inacessible region lies. Hard to get into though it he, even that fact has not kept a number of local sportsmen from packing in over the trail, cheerfully accepting all the knocks and bumps of "roughing it," and resting secure at night in dreams of the twenty-inchers that lurk lazily in crystal-clear Kern pools, only awaiting the feather fall of coachman and hackle to make boil those pellucid depths with mighty tail swirls and the frantic desperation of lusty, well-fed trout, firm- ly hooked on frail fly tackle — a sensation that words only suggest — a thrill that tones up rather than tears down nerves, as so many of the city's pleasures do. Many have been called to the wilds, hut few have chosen to such an uninterrupted time of pleasure as fell to the lot of the Goff-Sallada-Weseott party, which recently returned from the upper lake country of the Kern river, after an outing that borders close- ly upon the ideal. Accompanied in several cases by their wives, who enjoyed the fun as well as the men at least, a party of eight left Los Angeles in September for Porterville, having elected to enter the valley from that side. W. N. Goff and R. B. Goff and their wives; Phil Shanahan, R. K. and Linly Westcott and H. D. Sallada were the pleasure- seekers, and in due course the destination was reached and steam cars abandoned for a stage, which runs as far as the Aiken ranch, where arrangements to meet packers had been made. The trip being one that many will take next sum- mer, a careful itinerary may be pardoned, the de- scriptions and distances being reliable and correct. Aiken's ranch is about twenty miles out from Porter- ville, and pack train, saddle horses and the rest of the traveling equipment must there hit the trail, follow^ Tule river, a beautiful stream, to Camp Nel- son, twelve miles away. This is a very attractive spot, run by Smith & Wilson, who are very accom- modating, and inclined to treat visitors right in every way. Their place can be reached from Porter- ville the same day if connections are made judicious- ly. The second day's riding passes through giant redwoods and pretty green meadows, and on the third day Kern river is reached about eight miles below the lakes. The course of the trail will then permit following the stream right up to the lakes, which are two in number, the larger being about three-quarters of a mile long and a quarter of a mile wide, the lower lake being about half as large. According to Nelson, after whom the camp is named, the upper lake was formed in 186S, when part of the mountain slid down at the lower end of a big meadow through which the river had been flowing. This natural dam backed up the water and formed the lake. Volcano creek, formerly known as Whitney creek, is only about nine miles from the lakes, and is full of the most beautiful golden trout, running from five to eight inches in length, and painted with the prismatic colors of the rainbow. Perennially hungry, they rush the fly in schools, and bite like little fiends, being very fine eating withal. It is no trick to catch all of them that can he used around camp. The Kern river was higher this summer than for fifteen years, and plenty of snow is still to be seen in the upper peaks. In fact, the stream was con- siderably too high for good fly fishing, although last month saw conditions somewhat better. There is a great quantity of feed carried into the streams by the freshets, and that in part accounts for the discount placed upon fly fishing in the water-course itself. Both lakes fairly teem with magnificent trout of the largest size, and they play no favorites, grabbing eagerly fly, spoon, bait, anything that may be flung to them. The record catch of the Goff-Sallada party Wits twenty-one inches, and practically an the fish- ing was done from log rafts propelled by rude camp- made paddles. Even with such a crude bateau as this it is no trick '.o catch twenty or thirty trout in a couple of hours running from eight to twelve inches, one party in rare good luck capturing no -ss than fifty, which ranged between ten and twenty inches in length. No finer trout swim in any waters. A Great Hunt. A hunting party composed of John B. Coleman, Joe Harlan and Andrew Jackson returned to San Fran- cisco early this week after a fifty-three-days' out- ing in Wyoming. The hunting ground was a section of country some fifty miles to the northeast of the Jackson's Hole country, Gros Ventre being the nearest post office. The bag counted up six bull elks, eight antelopes — the limit for each hunter. Coleman killed two mountain sheep, each head being a good specimen. The rams were found at an ele- vation of 10,000 feet. Jackson and Coleman each killed a black bear. Three black-tailed deer, two lynx and a whole raft of coyotes also fell to the guns of the party. Two cow elk were killed for meat. Small game in the shape of three varieties of grouse was exceedingly plenty, and the clear mountain streams were teeming with delicious trout. This country is one of the finest game sections to be found west of the Rockies. The elk heads were all six-pointers, three of them being exceptionally large. They were said to be the finest taken out of that country th s year. The party were accompanied by Jim oimpson, a famous guide of that section, and two other guides. A quail hunting party of Tamalpais Sportsmens' Club members and guests composed of Geo. H. T. ,/aekson. L. Aubert, Rube Louis, Capt. J. C. Cantrell and J. M. Kilgarif shot over the club preserve some twelve miles from Manzanita station last Tuesday. The day was ideal for an outing, but ground condi- tions were hardly up to the standard to enable the desired work on the part of the dogs. The com- bined bag was a fair one. Considerable difficulty was found by the dogs when they, in several instances, endeavored to retrieve birds from close, thorny cover. The thorns and burrs had not been suffi- ciently softened by the wet weather. Four dogs were with the party, one of them Mr. J. B. Cole- man's dog, Cap, retrieved two birds at once. Tom C. Kierulff, Horace B. Sperry and Archie Treat spent the last Sunday of the recent trout season on the Truckee river, fishing along the bank preserve of the San Francisco Fly Casting Club. The fishing was most excellent, Mr. Sperry having the best luck. The blue rail and a red-tailed fly on No. 12 hooks were found adequate to enable the anglers to land a number of fine fish, some of them weighing a pound and over. The handsome and many hued polished abalone shells once so plentiful and for sale in the curio stores of Los Angeles and many Southern California resorts soon promises to a thing of the past. "Beautiful, beautiful; but, you know, they are so common," it used to be said. Abalones will not bear this reproach much longer. They will soon be scarce enough. Preparations of the abalone fishers at San Pedro to move away at the end of last month have suddenly awakened people to the fact that these marvelously beautiful shellfish have been practically exterminated. The greed of curio men, fed by the tireless rapacity of the Jap fishermen, has almost torn them out of ex- istence. Four or five years ago the abalones clung to the rocks along the south coast in almost countless mil- lions. It might be said that the sea cliffs of Southern California were an iridescent glow with their radi- ance. Now the full-grown abalones have disappeared; their meat has gone to the Orient to make Chinese soup and their shells have gone to make the beautiful abalone-shell ornaments over which tourists have gone crazy. Every one of the Japanese divers has grown rich at the slaughter. It may be that in four or five years, if carefully guarded by the law, the little abalones will grow up and save their species from destruction. Unless some immediate and vigorous steps be taken even these will go. Although the Japanese who have had their head- quarters "near White's Point at San Pedro harbor are said to be conscientious about killing the small shell- fish, the game wardens about the Santa Barbara Isl- ands say that even these baby abalones are being de- stroyed, cutting out all hope of a second crop. The law forbids having in one's possession an aba- lone shell less than fifteen inches in circumference around the outer edge — if red abalone; and not less than twelve if black abalone. The Jap fishers get around this very easily by tak- ing the meat of the baby abalones and letting the shells drop to the bottom of the sea. Suddenly stirred to the seriousness of the situation, men of influence along the coast will ask the next Legislature to prohibit the diving process by which abalones are obtained by the voracious Japs. It must be confessed that this law will put a stop to one of the most picturesque — if little known — features of the fisher life along the south coast. The law that gives new lease of life to the beautiful abalone will waft the abalone flshers into restaurants, elevators and saloons and private kitchens. The little village which lies snuggled under White's Point is as quaint and foreign and charming as may be. Nine Japanese fishermen and a white man live there in a big bungalow which clings to the very foot of the cliff. A long, twisting trail winds down to it over the face of the rocky precipice. At high tide the surf churns and roars at the piling upon which the cottage rests and the spray falls in golden rainbow showers over the trim red roof. Along the tiny wharf walk are sun-beaten, warped racks, upon which the abalone meats hang to dry. Out of the face of the cliff are ovens scooped in which the meat is cooked for canning. Tons upon tons of empty shells are stacked up about the huts beyond the walk, ready for the curio market. At low tide as you stand on the porch of the little Japanese bungalow you look over acres of streaming moss-strewn rocks with the spray dashing high in a white mantle at the outer edge. In among the rocks are thousands of deep-water acquariums swarming with belated fish with a stop- over ticket until the next tide. Crabs scuttle in and crawl out again; scooting under the sea weed in their anxiety to get out of sight. All the Jap fishers were gone when the writer visited the camp one day early last month, except the boss of the village. He is a gentle-mannered, square-headed little Jap, who has made money enough at the job to scare his Japanese family to death. He took the newspaper visitors into his queer lit- tle room in the bungalow. Over the head of his bed he had a monster picture of Roosevelt and Fair- banks and modestly over on one side wall a pretty big and atrocious picture of the Mikado and his wife. Over the doorway, however, he had the mounted figure of a stuffed lobster — a giant of its kind. No- body would believe it if the size were even hinted at. In his bureau drawer he had an inlaid picture frame made of abalone shell that was a work of art — and exquisite blend of color. He also had in a little paper bag some remarkable pearls that he had found in the flesh of abalones he had taken. While he talked, he kept walking to the front door and looking anxiously out over the sea — watching for the return of the fleet. His anxiety was well founded; for abalone fishing has become an exciting and dangerous sport. A few years ago it was tame enough. The rocks were fairly infested with the shell fish. As they have become scarcer and more scarce there is no way to get them now but by diving. The fleet starts out at 3 o'clock in the morning and sails all morning to the distant islands. More often than not, the anchor is dropped in front of a danger- ous ledge over which the wild white horses of the foam are dashing mountain high. Some time ago two sporting men went down to Saturday, November 10, 1906.] THE BRdblDER AND SPORTS.'! AN Lj White's Pont and wrecked their nerves instead of resting them by watching the Jap divers do down into the boiling surf. Being sports, they turned by second nature to betting each time a Jap diver went down as to wether he would ever come up again. It must have been cheerful for the friends of the divers. One diver on the boat is equipped with a regular diving suit with a helmet, etc. The other men go down into the foam half naked in bath suits. The man in the diving helmet takes the abalones found in deep water; the naked men take those found cling- ing to the ledges six or eight feet down. Each man takes down a steel bar or chisel, with which he pries off the shell fish clinging by suction to the rocks. The Japs usually depend on each dive resulting in from two to three sheels with the meat. The deep- sea man, of course, does better than this, bringing them up by the sackful. It used to be a poor voyage that did not bring back abalones by the ton. They are so easily taken; their means of defense is so poor that the fishers make a clean sweep on every coast they attack. The vicinity of San Pedro has long since bsen stripped. The abalones of the Santa Barbara Islands are now said to be practically gone. The colony on the far side of Catalina Island has nothing but little shells left, according to the abalone fishers. The meat brings the fishermen about $280 to the ton; the shells about $50 a ton for the unpolished arti- cle. The pearls frequently found in the flesh of the abalone bring varying amounts. One of the white men connected in a business way with the Japs asserts that it is not uncommon for the nine men of the co-operative village to divide from $1,500 to $3,000 a month among them. They have all become rich — for Japs — at the trade. Although there is a brisk demand for abalone meat on this Coast, most of the meat is shipped directly to China, where it is regarded as a great delicacy. If the Japs could not sell their shells as fast as they get them to American curio men, it is said that the German button manufacturers are eager to get them. Even at that the shells have artistic possi- bilities that have not yet been realized. The Japs claim that there is no profit in the busi- ness unless the abalones are taken in large quantities. For this reason — because there aren't large quanti- ties left — they are about to give up their lease on the premises and quit. They say they intend to come back to the business in about three to five years — allowing that time for the shells to grow again to marketable size. It will he a shame if some adequate law shall not have been passed by that time for the protection and propagation of these wonderful shell fish. Meanwhile it appears that nine little Jap Scotties are about to expand. The Japanese sardine cannery and fishing colony, located near Monterey, will probably, in the near future, unless restrained by legislative action, be re- sponsible for the telling of a like tale of the passing of the sardine. This valuable food fish for the salmon is to be found at certain seasons in schools of millions in Monterey Bay, but present indications point to their early disappearance from those waters. Game Law Violators Convicted. Came Warden Reed is determined that the game law will be enforced in his county and violators of that law are finding out that Reed will get them sooner or later. Reed's latest victim is Jerry Tobacci. who was ar- rested for permitting his hounds to chase deer on the Bear creek summit. Tobacci pleaded guilty and paid a fine of $25 for his depraved sporting pro- clivities. He is the fifth man in that locality to feel the weight of the law. Two men were arrested for killing quail out of season, one for catching trout and one for killing a fawn. FIELD NOTES. [By Wennitz Dunne.] Never let your gun Pointed be at any one; Tho' it may unloaded be Matters not the least to me. When a hedge or ditch you cross Tho' of time it causes loss. From the gun your cartridge take For the greater safety sake. If 'twixt you and another gun, Bird may fly or beast may run. Let this maxim e'er' be thine Follow not across the line Dog or hunter oft unseen Lurk behind some leafy screen. Calm and steady always be; Shoot not where you cannot see. Keep your post and silent be. Game can hear and game can see; Don't be greedy; better spared Is a bird than one shared. You may kill or you may miss. But at all times think of this: All the ducks ever bred Won't repay for one man dead. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. W. H. McKay's handsome black Cocker Spaniel bitch Juanita Hi. (Dixie-Lady Silk), whelped on November 3d a litter oi seven puppies (three dogsf to l» P. <*resswell's Ch. Mepals Saxon iFiil/. III.- Mepals Rosemary I. The Stockton Kennel Club members are already figuring on the club's annual bench show next year. The show last month was- notable for the absence of the professional dog handler and dog brooker. This element, on the Coast, has been a greater stumbling block to our shows than anything else we have to contend with. Some of our kennel clubs keenly realize this and have ignored the disturbing influence to their positive advantage. This thing of keeping individuals apart and fo- menting dissension that profitable pickings may be had, while it may redound to the professional's bene- fit, is not a good thing for the fancier and breeder here — but for the dog broker and the Eastern breeder who desires to get rid of a circuit-worn has- been for a good price. An owner desiring to dispose of a well-bred Eng- lish oetter bitch can get the address of an in- tending purchaser by communicating with the Ken- nel Editor. Mrs. Thos. Murphy of Hollister recently purchased a fine looking young English Setter bitch from Jas. Cole of Kansas City. She is by King Cole ex. Dawn { Klamath-Lady Cole}., King Cole by Ch. Cincinnatus Pride ex. Lady Cole. This bitch will arrive at Hol- lister in a week or two and should make a valuable addition to our brood bitches, for her breeding is of the best blood lines and crosses. Mrs. Murphy has been out of English Setters for about two years, having disposed of her last one, a Faiiiand Dude bitch to Jim Cole at the December show in this city, 1904. The representative delegates of Coast kennel clubs, present at the last quarterly meeting of the A. K. C. in New York were: S. F. Kennel Club. R. P. Keasby; Santa Cruz Kennel Club, Edward Hance, Jr.; Portland Kennel Club, Edwin J. Van Schaick. The delegates elected to represent clubs under the Pacific Advisory jurisdiction were: Irving C. Acker- man. Southwestern Kennel Club; Seabury C. Mastick, Hawaiian Kennel Clubu. E. Courtney Ford recently purchased from S. ('lit istenson that fine and stylish English Setter bitch. Belle Fontaine. Belle is a well broken worker to the gun and ^as had a field trial experience with ere lit to her efforts. She is by Ch. Count Whitestone ex. Belle Gladstone. There seems to be a very general inquiry as to what a Samoyede dog is, judging from communica- tions received from strangers during the past few weeks, writes Mr. James Watson, the author of "The Dog Book," a work that should be in the li- brary of every fancier. This is only a rose under another name and smelling none too sweetly, unless recently washed and made presentable for indoors. The Samoyede is simply the Eskimo, the Mallamuth, variously spelled, or, to come down to a still more plebeian name, the useful husky of the Far North of this continent. To come down to plain facts and wiping aside the glamor of Grand Dukes as sponsors for the Samo- yede, the dog is simply the common dog of North- east Russia and Western Siberia, a dog similar to what has for years been known as the Eskim >, and in the north of this continent is called husky and sometimes Mallamuth. It is true that a num- ber of the Samoyedes are white, but that is not an essential with the variety and they come of all known Eskimo colors. The name is that of the residents of that part of Russia and phonetically I believe it should be Samoyad. These people are far more advanced than the Eskimos or any American Arctic tribe.,, having had more intercourse with persons from civilized Europe than the Eskimos have had and are a thriftier and wealthier people, having large herds of reindeer, for whose necessities they live a nomadic life. Their dogs have had the benefit of better care and better development as li of the reindeer, and being more valued than are plain sledge dogs, have naturally become more do- mesticated and thereby of better disposition. That they are totally distinct from our Northern dogs will have to proved by something more than the mere name, for we have had dogs of similar type at our shows on occasions. Mr. J. YVilloughby Mitchell, an Irishman who has knowledge of dogs to the extent of having been fre- quently called upon to judge at some of our best shows, went out to Chicago to do so in the spring of 1904 and one of his classes was the miscellaneous, for dogs not specially provided with a class. He placed two dogs at the head of this class and these were described as "Malamouth," and are officially recorded as such. The second dog belonged to a person not altogether unknown under the name of roe I 'hoynski in a ring other than Mi.it for prize dogs, but who is disguise American Kennel Club recorder as J. ('hoynski. Mr. Mitchell is per- rsanl with the i oown as the Samo- yede at English shows ami told me that the winning dog at Chicago was one of tl o ■ had evei seen, He was m • ihatic in his opinion upon the merits of this dog. going to the extent, so far as i can recall, <>t saying thai it .■■I- be had seen in England ■ m equal!] high encomium. THE RETRIEVER. It is a little remarkable that thi ag dog which at the present time holds the highest position as a gun dog should be one of the most recent of canine productions. The necessity fot- the Retriever was not brought under consideration until it was determined by sportsmen that if a Pointer or Setter is to be absolutely perfect in his work he must hot be allowed to retrieve his dead game. Then events followed which brought the dog into greater promi- nence, and now, with the altered conditions of killing game, the Retriever is far and away the most useful gun dog of the day, writes a contributor to the Eng- lish Shooting Times. It is, however, only in the United Kingdom that the Retriever is so highly thought of, as he is not used for sport in America, where Pointers and Setters do the dual work of rinding game and retrieving it when killed, and, al- though Retrievers are occasionally met with on the continent of Europe, they are not generally to be seen either on the show bench or in the field. There is no doubt that expense is saved by keeping only one dog to do the work that is required, but since field trials have become so popular in this country the endeavor has been to encourage the most per- frecl working qualities in the Pointer and Setter, which are more easily obtained if the dogs know nothing about retrieving. Both at the drive and afterwards the Retriever is indispensable to a shoot- ing party to fetch the partridges or grouse that fall dead and to pick up the runners or otherwise wound- ed birds the day after; but to be present with the guns the dogs must be thoroughly steady and keep to heel until ordered to retrieve, to effect which they require to be much more thoroughly broken than they were before driving game to the guns became the fashion; in fact, no breed of dogs requires more careful training, as. if badly broken he may spoil a day's sport, but in this connection a good dog is often spoilt by being interfered with in his work by others than his owner or keeper. Of the two varieties of Retrievers proper, the flat- coated and the curly-coated, the former, although the more recent production, is to be seen in the la ger numbers. He is more attractive in appearance. as a rule better tempered, and has the reputation of being softer in the mouth, the last named quality being a most important consideration to the sports- man, who naturally prefers the dog that does not injure the game he is sent to retrieve. Whether the latter is quite dead or only wounded it should be carried tenderly in the mouth; but it is when the animal or bird is only wounded that a hard-mouthed dog betrays his weakness, and cannot resist the temp- tation to pinch his game. The curly-coated dog was, however, known long before the flat-coated. Although he loses to the latter in the most important quality from a sporting point of view, he is probably stronger in constitution and able to do rougher work, and for duck shooting is undoubtedly the better dog: but like his smoother-coated confrere, he is a cross-bred dog. There seems to be little doubt that the once- known English Water Spaniel, which is now extinct, with an intermixture of the Collie, had something to do with the introduction of the curly-coated Re- triever, and possibly the French Poodle also had a hand in the matter. The fact, however, that so little is known about the breeding of dogs that can only have been in existence little more than a cen- tury shows what an immense advantage has been gained by the institution of field trials and dog shows during the past fifty years, for now records are kept of every breed of dog. which will be handed down to posterity, and whereas we have little or no canine literature of the past which can be depended upon, future generations will have the most reliable in- formation on every known breed of dog to which to refer. As already stated, the closely curled coat of the Retriever was without doubt gained from the English Water Spaniel, whose coat more nearly ap- proached that of the dog in question. The Water Spaniel was generally liver in color, whereas the Re- triever is black. This is, however, beside the ques- tion, as brown Retrievers, although somewhat rare, are by no means uncommon, and from a brown or liver color, by judicious crossing, black is easily ob- tained, and the curly-coated Retriever of to-day is only evidence of what can be done by creating a standard, and carefully breeding up to it. The Water Spaniel was a highly intelligent dog and staunch worker. He handled down his retrieving instinct to his offspring, and little more was re- quired but the selection of suitable mates, and the black or liver curly-coated Retriever of the pi < day was quickly obtained. The English Water Spaniel referred to must not, however, be confused with the mongrel which is now being exhibited u the same name iu classes for Water Spaniels other than Irish. It is getting on for fifty years ago that the Rev. F. Pearse. who was then one of the most prominent authorities on dogs, and will be beni by his nom-deplume. "Idstone," gav«- that Jet, the property of Mr. J. D. Go 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 10, 1906. at Radcliffe-on-Trent. was the most perfect dog he ever saw. Then later on Dr. Morris had a brace of exceedingly fine curly-coated Retrievers in True and XL. which carried off all the best prizes on the show bench, and like Jet, had wonderfully tight curls. Then Dr. J. H. Salter had a charming brown bitcn in Beauty III., which was seldom, if ever, out of the prize list. Another fine specimen was Major T. Swinburne's Chicory. She was black, which is the more desirable color. The breed had by this time become thoroughly established, and at Birming- ham and other important dog shows separate classes were provided for them. Important breeders and exhibitors who followed were the late Mr. Sam Mat- thews of Stowmarket, and Lord Melville; but quite a sensation was caused when Mr. S. Darbey of Tiver- ton brought out his celebrated brace, Tiverton Beauty II and Tiverton Beauty III, who carriel all before them on the show bench, and two or three years in succession won the special prize at Birmington offered for the best brace of Pointers, Setters or Re- trievers. Next Came Belle Vue Surprise and Belle Vue Nina, another grand brace, which, after being exhibited successfully by Mr. Flowitt, were passed on to Mr. H. H. Taylor. Belle Vue Surprise on several occasions won the special prize for the best dog or bitch of any breed in the show, including that for the best sporting dog at the Kennel Club show at the Crystal Palace. This dog is now the property of Mr. Luke Crabtree. Other high-class specimens are Messrs. Mason and Woods' Preston Sultan, Mr. Clarkson's Berkeley Vandyke, and Mr. Fish's Rolyat Startler and Miss Wonder. On the show bench the curly-coated Retriever has been able to hold its own and more with the flat-coated, but not so at field trials, as it is seldom that one of the breed is entered for competition, and all the chief stakes have been won by the latter variety. The fiat-coated Retriever is supposed to have been produced from the Newfoundland and the Setter. This wras a much easier task than that in connection with the production of the curly-coated Retriever, more particularly as with the addition of the Labra- dor, which is smaller and much smoother in coat than the Newfoundland, and nearer to the size re- quired in a Retriever little more was wanted. It is probable that to the introduction of the Labrador the light eyes that have been until recently so prevalent in the flat-coated Retriever are due. There can be no greater disfigurement to a black dog than light eyes; in fact, a dark hazel eye in all breeds of the canine race is much to be preferred, as indicat- ing a more amiable disposition, and of all dogs a Retriever which is continually being handled should have a pleasing expression. As already stated, this dog is a great favorite with sportsmen, and fetches the highest prices that are given at the periodical sales of gun-dogs at Aldridge's in the summer of each year. Mr. Reginald Cooke gave 200 guineas for High Legh Blarney at the sale of the late Lieu- tenant-Colonel Cornwall Legh at St. Martin's Lane, and Mr. Percy Heaton's Shotover was recently knocked down to the bid of 100 guineas made by Mr. Horsman, and it has not been uncommon for flat-coated Retrievers to be run up to 50 guineas and more for working purposes only; but perhaps the most sensational price ever given for a working dog was when Mr. Stirling Stuart's Trusty was sold at auction for 205 guineas, the same dog having been bought the year before at the same place for 15 guineas. Mr. Reginald Cooke, who owns the finest kennel of flat-coated Retrievers in the world, is not averse to putting down the money if he sees anything that is good enough. He quickly snapped up Wim- pole Peter, entered at Cruft's Show at the Agricultu- ral Hall, and catalogued at 100 guineas, and also gave Mr. Harding Cox 200 guineas for Black Quilt. Mr. Cox has now given up his kennel of Retrievers, which is to be regretted, as during the time he kept it he bred some excellent dogs. Mr. Shipton has now some of the same strain in his excellently-ar- ranged kennels near Horley, in Surrey. The field trials for Retrievers which were instituted some five or six years ago have done much for flat-coated Re- trievers, and these, in connection with the present style of killing game, have had much to do with the remunerative prices that have been given for them; but it was long before the time we mention that the breed had a powerful supporter in the late Mr. S. S. Shirley, the founder, and for many years much- respected president of the Kennel Club, who owned a magnificent kennel of these dogs at Ettington Park, near Stratford-on-Avon. It is from his strain that most of the best dogs of the present day are descended. Mr. J. A. Shuter of Horton Kirhy, in Kent, has a fine lot of flat-coated Retrievers de- scended from Darenth, who made for him something like £1,500 in stud fees during his lifetime, besides winning a large number of special and other prizes. He now owns Horton Rector, one of the best of the day, and he has several other big winners in his kennel. Mr. G. R. Davies of Hartford, Cheshire, is another important breeder of these dogs, as also are Sir Henry Smith and Lieutenant-Colonel Cotes. The Labrador Retriever has the reputation of be- ing an excellent dog in the field, and there is prob- ably no better worker than the Hon. A. Holland- Hibbert's Munden Single, who has performed on one or two occasions most creditably at field trials. The breed, which is highly prized in the North of England, where several large kennels of them are kept, is not quite so tender in the mouth as is desired. The Labrador, which is rather smoother in coat than the flat-coated Retriever, which has not such a pleasing expression, is said to have been imported into this country about sixty years ago. i is a useful-looking stamp of dog, but its light eyes are not attractive. The institution of the Gamekeepers' Association and the annual shows that take place under its auspices where none but dogs the property of gamekeepers are eligible to compete, has done much for the well-being of the Retriever, inasmuch as it has opened the eyes of gamekeepers to the fact that by breeding good-looking dogs and keeping them in good condition a profitable business can be done. SPORTSMENS' ANNUAL CONVENTION. Great preparations have been made by Monterey sportsmen and their confreres of Santa Cruz, Salinas, Pacific Grove and other points for the reception and accommodation of the delegates to the convention of the California Game and Fish Protective Associa- tion, which began its seventh annual session in Mon- terey yesterday and will finish to-day. The officers of the Association are: President, H. T. Payne; vice-presidents, Dr. A. M. Barker, San Jose, Dr. T. J. Edgecomb, Shasta, H. A. Greene, Mon- terey, A. R. Orr, Visalia, and Dr. J. H. Barr, Marys- vine. Legislative committee — H. W. Keller, chair- ma, Los Angeles; C. W. Hibbard, San Francisco; Frank V. Bell, San Francisco. Executive committee — C. W. Hibbard, chairman, San Francisco; W. W. Richards, Oakland; Dr. A. M. Barker, San Jose; A. R. Orr, Visalia; W. S. Tevis, San Francisco. Mem- bership committee — E. A. Mocker, chairman, Capi- tola; Dr. F. J. Edgecomb, Shasta; C. L. Powell, Pleasanton. Secretary-treasurer, E. A. Mocker, Capitola. It is anticipated that the attendance of delegates will be a large one. Among other matters that are in line for consideration are certain proposed changes in the game and fish laws. The cutting down of the limit of ducks from fifty, as now allowed, to twenty-five, and the plac- ing of a non-sale law on them are two of the im- portant subjects to be considered. This non-sale law ou.ains in the majority of States throughout the Union and is considered a necessity to prevent the extinction of game. One of the questions which will be given careful consideration is that of licensing the guns owned by sportsmen. This system has been gaining in favor during the past few years and Professor Palmer of the United States Biological Survey provides inter- esting data on the subject. The system has proved the -most successful thus far devised for raising funds for game protection. It is shown that in 1905 nearly ten thousand licenses were issued to non-residents or persons hunting outside their own States; that in seventeen States and three provinces in Canada 511,905 licenses were issued to residents. As far as figures are available the total number of licensed hunters in the United States and Canada is more than half a million. They pay for licenses more than $600,000. License legislation covers four classes of hunters — resident, non-resident, market hunter and alien. The resident license was probably first suggested in New York in 1864, but this statute was repealed before it had an opportunity to go into effect. The first resident license actually in force seems to have been in Maryland in 1872, to regulate the wild fowl shooting on the Susquehanna flats by retaining the business for the benefit of residents and at the same time raising the revenue for enforcing the game laws. The non-resident license was apparently inaugu- rated first in New Jersey in 1873 in six of the south- ern counties, but it was local in character and widely different from the modern license, first adopted in the United States in 1895. The market hunting license apparently had its origin in Arkansas in 1S75. In 1903 Pennsylvania extended its non-resident license law to include aliens or unnaturalized foreign-born residents hunting in that State. The possibility of making the protection of game self-sustaining and of maintaining a warden service from the income derived from license fees has been successfully demonstrated. Last year warden ser- vice was maintained without appropriation from the State Treasury in nine of the thirty-six States which have State Commissioners or game wardens in charge of the work— Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Mis- souri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Wash- ington and Wisconsin. The right of State officials to impose heavier fees upon non-residents than upon residents, which has often been questioned, has been upheld in every instance in which test cases have been carried to the higher courts. Nine States — Arizona, Colorado, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ver- mont, Wisconsin and Wyoming — and the provinces of Ontario and Quebec have adopted the coupon license, which furnishes a record of the game of- fered for shipment, but not of the game killed. The latter information is secured by Manitoba, where each holder of a permit must return an affidavit to the Department of Agriculture showing the num- ber of animals killed or taken. Failure to make such returns within thirty days after the close of the season subjects the holder to a fine and may be ground for refusal of a permit another year. The full statistical benefits of the license system can only be obtained when the record shows the number of persons hunting, the amount of game shipped and also the amount of game killed. The prevention of the sale of quail, a measure credited to the efforts of H. T. Payne, while bit- terly opposed at its inception is now regarded as having saved from extermination these grand game birds for the sportsmen of the State. TRADE NOTES. Averages Reported. Montclair N. J., October 6.— J. A. R. Elliott, first average, 159 out of 165, shooting "New Schultze." J. S. Fanning, third average, 146 out of 165, shooting "Infallible." Newton, 111., October 10.— L. R. Barkley, first aver- age, 189 out of 200, shooting "New E. C." (Improved). All Willerding, Evansville, Ind., won first amatem and second general average, 170 out of 200, shooting "Hazard." E. E. Neal, Bloomfield, Ind., second ama- teur and third general average, 169, out of 200, shoot- ing "New E. C." (Improved). F. E. Rogers won third amateur average, 164 out of 200, shooting "Du Pont." Dayton, Ky., October 16-17.— W. H. Heer, first aver- age, 394 out of 400, shooting "New E. C." (Improved). R. O. Heikes, second average, 377 out of 400, shoot- ing "New Schultze." A. Gamble, first amateur aver- age, 347 out of 400, shooting "Du Pont." F. D. Allure, second amateur average, 344 out of 400, shoot- ing "New Schultze." Dan Pohlar won third amateur average, 336 out of 400, shooting "Du Pont." Delta, Pa., October 27. — Neaf Apgar won first aver- age, 140 out of 150, shooting "New Schultze." S. Bowman, Poole, Md., won first amateur and second general average, 136 out of 150, shooting "Infallible." A. A. Somers, Delta, Pa., won second amateur and third general average, 134 out of 150, shooting "Du Pont." Peters Points. At Hollansburg, Ohio, October 6. — Mr. L. H. Reid won high professional average, 97 per cent, and Mr. C. L. Baker high amateur average, 91 per cent. Messrs. Reid and Baker again won high professional and amateur averages at the Lynn, Ind., tournament, October 13th, the former with 98. 6. per cent, and the latter with 91.3 per cent, both using Peters factory loaded shells. Mr. Baker is rapidly coming to the front ranks among amateur shooters, and his work will bear watching. On Thursday, October 11th, at Little Rock, Ark., in the contest for the live bird championship of the State between John M. Pemberton of Little Rock and R. W. Larkan, De vails Bluff, Mr. Pemberton won, with a score of 24 out of 25 from thirty yards, using Peters factory loaded shells. At the tournament of the Little Rock Gun Club, held the same week, the two-man-team championship of the State was won by Messrs. B. S. Ricks and F. B. Baptist, both using Peters shells. Mr. C. D. Conrey, also using Peters shells, won second ama- teur average. At the Danville, 111., tournament. October ISth and 19th, Mr. H. W. 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Address immediately, giving lowest price, description and where the stock can be seen. GEO. M. YANKOWSKI, 810 Turk St., San Francisco. WANTED i exchange my great roadster, nine old standard reglstere i, in-own, 2:14 mile record (official) 1:02 for half mile, pacer, Athio. for a young German French Coach or Hackney stallion. Will pay cash difference for high action knee and hock. Any color except gray or white, chestnut preferred. Stallion to over 1050. With reply enclose photo of stallion to halter and in ac- ! 1 1 1 1 1 . MARSHALL JM. COOPER, Manager the Einman Hotel, Los Angeles, California. STANDARD BRED HOUSES OF SALE. George Vasto, dark bay. three-year-old stallion by Vasto 2:16^, dam Niece 2:20% by Panglass 2513. This is a grand looking colt of good size and will make a fast trotter, as he shows a 2:20 clip after only six weeks' work, and is perfectly gaited. Is standard and registered. Price S500. Amelia Bell, dark bay filly, three years old by L. W, Russell (son of Stomboul 2:07>^>, dam Macola, dam of Kent 2:23% by be Grand, second dam Huntress, dam of three in list, by Arthurton. Amelia Bell is a square trotter, good gaited and city broke. She showed a 2:18 gait after six weeks' work and is a great prospect for a game race mare. Is standard and registered. Price S500. Niece 2:20%, brood mare by Panglass 2513. dam Durgin Patchen by Ben Patchen 1725. Is in fine condition and a regular breeder. All her foals show speeu at the trot. Standard and regis- tered. Price S250. Sorrel Colt, eight months old, sired by Oconee 31.650 (record 2:29»4, trial 2:14}, out of a Nutwood mare. Is of good size and a fine looker. Price $100. The above horses will be sold to- gether or separately. Terms can be ar- ranged. Apply to or address C. L. PZSHEB, 471 McAllister Street, San Prancisco, Cal. HIGH CLASS STALLION FOB SALE. The standard and registered four-year- old stallion Our Bells 40,322, is offered for sale, as the owner's business requires all his attention. Our Bells is one of the best bred of the Electioneer family. He is by Monbells 2:23% (uon of Mendo- cino 2:19 V£ and the great brood mare Beautiful Bells); his dam is Maiden 2:.'3 by Electioneer, and she the dam of Marston C. 2:19%, as a three-year-old; second dam the famous mare May Queen 2:20 by Norman 25, that is the dam of May King 2:21^, sire of the great Bin- gen 2:061/4, etc.; third dam Jenny by Crockett's Arabian, she the dam also of King Almont 'Z:2lVt. a producing sire; fourth dam by Davy Crockett, and fifth dam by Whip. This stallion was bred at Palo Alto Stock Farm, and with six weeks' work has trotted a mile in 2:37, last quarter in 3»i Va seconds. He is a fine looker, good size, and at the price the cheapest stallion in America. The price is $400. Address all communica- tions to the owner, GEO. B. DITTTTS, 1305 Q Street, Sacramento. FOR SALE. The great trotter Bob IngersoU 2:143i, trial mile 2:08, last half 1:03, last quar- ter 30^ seconds. Won two races in Hollister last month, best time 2:16% with one month's training. Also his full brother. Mixer 2:24*2, sired by Nutwood Wilkes, dam Lew G. by Albert W., a pacer. Last year when in training worked a mile in 2:13%. last half in 1:04, last quarter in 29 seconds. Both gentle and fine lookers. A lady can drive them either double or single. Will be sold reasonable. Apply to Geo. T. AltGEO, San Lorenzo Trotting Park, San Lorenzo, Cal. Handsome Two-Year- Old Stallion For Sale Sired by a speedy son of Cupid 2:18 (full brother to Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%. etc.), dam Flossie by Cornelius (sire of several), son of Nut- wood and Jennie T. 2:26% by Echo; second dam sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- oughbred). This is one of the largest, handsomest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beauti- ful bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price $275. Cheap for the money. Address SACBAMBNTO STOCK FARM, 513 Devlsadero St., San Francisco. "HOWARD SHORTHORNS"-QUINTO HERD — 77 premiums, California State Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want. Howard Cattle Co., San Brood Mare For Sale. Electioneer-Patchen Rancho Calao, Mountain View, Cal. FOB SAL". Leumetta 2:25*4 over V2-mile track. Standard and Begistered. By N-I-. itui oul oi Arabelle bj Ara b« 'i .■ . m.:- pi . .: j; for i he i ■ ■ and mare the road. Squan ■ I s s old and absol utely sound. i full pi 'i i. 'iiars address Breeder and Sportsman. CONCOBD BAOS TBACK Concord, Centra Costa County, Cal. i rack we have nts to break and di i ■ box stalls and will guarantee to keep this ti der. The climate is unsu rpa ■ ■■■' ! i '■■■■ ■■ i. I trainers are cordially ln^ lteu write. $i DO per l-^ule, delivered. Book t-C free. ABSORBI7TE, ,IR., for mankind, gi.miti.ittlf. Cnn-a Varicose Veins, vart- ci.-e!e. Hydrocele, Ruptured Muscles or Li^tni.-nts.KnlaririM <;land8, Allays rain. Genuine mf'l. only by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth Street Springfield, Mass. For Sale bv — Woodward. Clark & Co., Portland. Ore.: F. W. Brauua Co., Los Angeles, Cal.: Western Wholesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash.; Spokane Drug Co., Spo- kane, Wash. „o C0PA/8^| CAPSULES / pass the door. GEO. T. ALQEO, Sau Lorenzo, Cal. MARE WANTED. By McKinney, Zombro. Kinney Lou, Greco, Searchlight or Nutwood Wilkes. not to exceed seven years old. brown. bay or black; sound, good size and handsome; trotter with or without rec- ord; standard and registered. Answer giving full particulars and lowest cash price. P. W. KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. HAL COLTS FOR SALE. High class youngsters by Hal B. 2:04^4. Some of the finest lot and most promising colts and fillies on the Paci- fic Coast. You can make no mistake in getting representatives of the great Hal family, whether for the track or breeding purposes. For particulars ad- dress AUGUST ERICKSON, 26 North Third Street, Portland, Ore. BROOD MARE AND COLTS FOR SALE Fine bay brood mare, weighing over 1,200 lbs., sired by Anteeo Wilkes (son of Guy Wilkes and a mare by Anteeo), first dam by Fleetwood, son of Nutwood, second dam by Speculation 92S. This is a handsome big mare, well broken, sound and all right in every way. She is now in foal to Monterey 2:09^4, sire of Irish 2:08>4. Her foal of this year is a fine filly by William Harold 2:13%. sire of Janice 2:08%. She has a fine large two-year-old filly by the same sire that now stands 15 hands, and will make a very handsome mare. This filly is only halter broke. The mare and colts wilt be sold singly or together at a very reasonable figure. For further par- ticulars call on or address GEARY & GEINDELL, Haywarda, Cal. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876, Wm. Niles 4 Co., Los Angeles. Cal. Son Fred Mast Successor to Zibbell & THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-630 11th Ave., one block north of Chutes. A nice line of New Livery ; Large, Clean Box Stalls. Special attention paid to boarding high-class horses. Wi rk horses for any business for hire at all times. All kinds of country horses for sale. +€^C* Rceristerwi 0. S. Patent Ottiee **£*% SPAVIN CURE DON'T DELAY Prepare Your Horse — Put Him in Condition — at Once if You Want Him Ready for Show Ring or Sale. GEO. E. NICHOLS' »N, Stallions and Jacks, All Accidents at Owner's Risk. Olny. Montgomery Co., ftld. I il a mare with bog spavin and wind-puffs. I used one bottle of "Save- the-Horse." It removed the bog spavin and wind puffs. I also used the horse while under treatment. I would recom- mend it. GEO. E. NICHOLS- .X. Burlington. Iowa. The case on which I used "Save-the- Horse" was a bog spavin of six months' standing. I applied one-half of a bottle and the hock is now clean and sound. I think "Save-the-Horse" fills a long- felt want. Very respectfully, WALTER C. MO' 'RE. "SAVE - THE - HORSE". Permanently Cures Spavin, Ringbone (except Low), Curb. Tboroughpin. Splint. Shoe Boil. Wind Puff. Injured Tendons and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse works as. usual. $5 PER BOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it. Send for a copy, booklet and letters on every kind of lameness. At druggists and dealers or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Formerly Troy. N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Pacific Coast Aat. Phone. Oakland 4152 J. R. Wilson. A. F. Booker 'WILSON 6? ROOKER Livery, Board and Teed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. BLAKE. MOFFITT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St., Oakland Blake, Mofflt &. Towne, Los Angeles. Blake, McFaM & Co., Portland. Oregon, SPRATTS DOG REMEDIES DOG BISCUITS DOG SOAPS Coast Agency: 1324 Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. THOS. BANKS. Manager Smith Hammerless and EjectorGuns Also Hunter One Trigger Won This Year's Grand American Handicap Dinpetitors Also Won Grand Eastern handicap Hinit.r one Trigger) SEND FOR CATALOGUE Hunter Arms Co., - - Fulton, N. Y. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: Xo. 1346 Park St.. ALAMEDA. Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.* A. J. Reach Co.. Ithaca Gun Co., Smith & Wesson. E. C. Cook & Bro., Martin Fire Arms Co.. Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co.. Ideal Mfg. ('".. Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works. Ham- ilton Rifle Co. THE O. A. BREMER=LE\VIS CO. iunsmiths and Locksmiths Guns, Rifles, Ammunition. Sporting Goods Fishing Tackle, Hardware, Cutlery 140 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, Cal. ITHACA GUNS T| ''ig Illustration shows our No. 7 J300 list gun. It is impossible to I ?how by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this I grade of gun. it can only be appreciated after you have handled tmined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the ix ascus or WMtworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature -:an produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line. 17 grades, ranging in price from $17.75 net to JC00 list. Ithaca Gun Company - - Ithaca, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch, 1346 Park St., Alameda, Cal. Ballistite Dense Powder WIXXER OF THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament results this last year has established its supremacy. Empire Bulk Powder BALLISTITE SUCCESS WILL DVPICATBD BY THE EMPIRE BARER ®. HAMILTON, Coast Agent- SAN FRANCISCO SACRAMENTO LOS THE REMINGTON AUTOLOADING SHOT GUN Is the Gun for the Duck and Quail Shooter Was responsible for the big winnings made at the Western Handicaps held at Denver and Los Angeles, and also for the fine bags that are made by duck and quail shooters. No recoil means increased pleasure; the solid breech means absolute safety; the single barrel means ease in handling. You can afford this modern gun because it lists at the moderate price of $40, subject to dealers' discount. Remington Arms Co., Ilion, New York The Famous = U. M. C.^ Shotgun Ammunition The Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut W. S. 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(Improved)" 45 Straight kills at Live Birds Mr. Woolfolk Henderson shooting THE PARKER GUN Won the Kentucky Live Bird Championship With 25 Straight • CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS, Agents T Temporary Office. Berkeley. Cal. X ■•*.;. .;. .1. it, ,;, 3, ,;, ,;, ,;, ,;, ,;, ,;, ,;, » fr^, ,v ,:, ,t, ,t, ,;, 3, .;. California Powder Works, Agents Berkeley, Cal. At Louisville, Ky., Sept. 30, and shooting through the entire programme for the day, Mr. Henderson scored 45 straight kills without a miss. The Parker Gun has the shooting qualities necessary to kill. Send for catalogues. PARKER BROS. N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. = 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. .THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF... Selby FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superior==Excelsior VALLEJO JUNCTION, . , CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL. VOLUME XUX. No. 17 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17. 1906. Subscription $3.00 a Year. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. November 17, 1906. PHOTOGRAPH OF BILLY MACK, 2:1 ljf (17 YEARS OLD) AFTER EATING INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD FOR 90 DAYS. YOU WILL ADMIT THIS WAS A WONDERFUL TEST Town of Union, N. J., May 5th, 1906. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I am sending you a photo of a race horse (Billy Mack, 2:11^,) or rather two photos, one showing him when 1 bought him for £30.00 from an undertaker who was using him in his wagon and he was a mis- erable wreck. 1 took him because the party owed me some money. After I had him a few days several men told me what a great race horse he had been and how they raced him. I thought once a race horse always a race horse. I sent for 25 lbs. of International Mock Food and fed it as directed. In 90 days not a man at the Guttenberg track knew the horse. He is about 17 years old and was raced all his life. 1 trained him as well as I knew how and the first time I raced him last spring 1 beat every horse at Guttenberg, trotting a xtz mile in 1:09 and coming back the second heat in 1:10. After that 1 started him against the best horses and beat every one. He would trot the first quarter in 32, any day. Now this is due to International Stock Food and say what they will, I have eaten the pudding and know how it tastes. The reason I write so late about this great thing International Stock Food has done, is because I have given it another test on a pacer I have. Dean Swift. I wintered him myself and your books will show I bought 50 lbs. of International Stock Food last fall and I have cot the results again. My horse looks fine as silk and eats better than ever and is always fighting. Jog him 10 miles every day and must beg him to go in 2:50. He can go in 2:30 to-day, is big and strong and his condition is as I said, due to International Stock Food. I am training him myself and remember I am not a trainer, but he will lower his mark this year if any horse will. Weighs 150 lbs. more than last spring and is eating 10 quarts of oats a day, a thing he never done. You may know a lot about your International Stock Food, but when you seethe photos before and atter, you will learn a little more. Yours very truly, \VM. NECKER. *3^We hive thouiaods of similar testimonials [roil all parts of the world — It v. ill pay you to use International Stock Food lor your horse. We Will Pay You $1,000 In Cash If the above testimonial is not an unsolicited testimonial show- ingthe wonderful results to Old Billy Mack 2:\\%, caused by the use of International Stock Food. International Stock Food gives such re- sults because it purifies the blood, tones up the entire system and greatly aids digestion and assimilation so that every horse obtains more nutrition from all grain eaten. It is fed in small amounts mixed with grain and is guaranteed to save 3 quarts of oats every* day for each horse and keep your horses in belter condition. It will save you over $10.00 worth of grain every year for each horse and give them more strength, endurance and nerve force so that work horses will do more work and your driviDg or race horses will have more speed. PHOTOGRAPH OF BILLY MACK. 2:11% (17 YEARS 0LD> BEFORE EATING INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD. 6@~Dan Patch 1:55 Has Eaten "International Stock Food" Every Day for Four Years^s And during this time has broken 14 world records. It will pay you to test it on your horses because the use will not cost you a cent unless it gives exactly the result1; we claim. International Stock Food is equaily good for allkiudsof live stock. It isperfectly harmless even if taken into the human system. Sold on a "Spot Cash Guaran- tee" bv over 125.0O0 dealers throughout the world. Every lover of a good horse will be specially pleased with the results of feeding Inter- national Stock Food every' day. LIFE OF DAN PATCH FREE Have you received a copy of our beautiful, new book which gives the racing history of Dan Patch 1:55. Cresceus 2:02 if. Directum 2:0SK. Arion 2:075*. Roy Wilkes 2:06J4. etc. — Furnished free— Write us about this offer. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., U. S. A. Saturdaj . Novembei I .. 191)6.] THE IXEGDEH AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KEI.LET. Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postoffice. Terms— One Year (3: Six Months J1.75; Three Months Jl STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley. P. O. Drawer 447, San Fran- cisco. California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM It. SHAFTEK died at his farm near ISakersficId ,„, (he 12th instant. His death removes from this mundane sphere one of the remarkable men of this country. II.- was a native "t Michigan and fust entered the service of his country as lieutenant of ti„. Seventh Michigan Volunteer [nfantrj in August, i«;i n.- was not a West point man, but by serving with great credit and bravery, was mustered oul after the war closed with the tank ..i Brevet Brigadier General. He was then appointed Lieut Colonel in the regular army ant! continued in the service, rising grade by grade until he was retired a lew years ago as Major Gen eral. He commanded our forces in Cuba during tbe Spanish war with ability. He was an able. pa- triotic citizen, ami one who commanded the reapeet of every person who knew him. General Shatter was a breeder of tin.- cattle ami his herd of Jerseys was one of the best in the West lie was a brother of that distinguished jurist, the late lames McMillan Shatter, Supreme Judge of. California. California. Los Angeles November 20 -21 San Bernardino November 28-30 APTOS FARM'S DISPERSAL SALE, which will be held at Fred H. Chase's salesyard on Valencia street, the evening of December 1th, by electric light, will mark an epoch of importance In the history of California bred light harness horses. While Aptos Farm has been carried on as a private breeding ven- ture, more for the pleasure it has afforded its owner than anything else, there have been but few trotters sent to the races in the name of the farm, and the sales have not been more frequent than the disposal of the surplus stock necessitated. The few horses campaigning in the farm's colors have brought fame to the ranch, however, while those sold at auctions East and West have furnished a goodly proportion of record holders and race winners. One of the first brood mares owned at Aptos Farm was that famous matron, now long since dead, Jenny by Bull Pup out of a mare that was said to be and probably was by Williamson's Belmont. Jennie produced Hulda 2:08%, Gracie S. 2:22 and Gus S. 2:30. besides others that were very fast but were not given rec- ords. Among the daughters of Jennie that were kept on the farm and used as brood mares were Gracie S. dam of Dione 2:07*4 and Belle Dawson 2:ltm,: Emma S.. dam of Psyche 2:16%: Lilly S., dam of Venus 2:11%; Galata, dam of Zambia 2:1414, etc. These records show that the blood of old Jen- nie is the sort that breeds on and intelligent breeders should aim to secure it when offered for sale. Among the stallions owned on the farm are Cupid 2: IS, own brother to Sidney Dillon, and by many horsemen considered a much better bodied horse than the sire of the world's trotting champion. Cupid has proven himself an excellent sire with hardly any oppor- tunities. He has five in the list, all with records better than 2:17, and only six or seven of his get have ever been trained and raced. Aptos Wilkes, own brother to Hulda 2:0SV4, with a trial of 2:16, is another sire that has been used at the farm and has the reputation of siring horses of fine size and conformation as well as speed. The great sire Dex- ter Prince, that died about a year or so ago, was also owned at Aptos Farm, and breeders who own fillies by him consider themselves among the lucky ones. Aptos Farm has sent many mares to be bred to uotside stallions. There are mares by Eros. Stamboul, Speculation, Gossi|ier Jr.. McKinney, Steinway and Chris Smith, besides those by the farm stallions, Cupid. Dexter Prince and Aptos Wilkes. Among the youngsters to be sold at this sale is a three-year-old filly by the great champion stallion Cresceus 2:0214. out of that very fast mare Venus II 2:11% by Cupid. This is one of the great- est bred fillies in the world. By the champion trot- ting stallion out of a record mare by an own brother to the sire of the world's champion mare, it should bring a lot of money. The catalogues will be out next week and we will then have more to say of the horses to be sold at this extraordinary' sale. Send to Fred H. Chase & Co.. ITS Valencia street, for a copy of catalogue. FRED H. CHASE & CO. announce that thirty thoroughbred yearlings from the famous Rancho del Paso will be sold at 478 Valencia street on the even- ing of December 22d. The Antrim Stock Farm. Chas. Kerr, proprietor, will sell twenty yearlings on the evening of December 11th. These sales will be held in Chase's new electrically-lighted pavilion. ENTRIES CLOSE ID DAY for seven races to be given by the San Bernardino-Riverside Harness Association at the San Bernardino track, November 2S t,. sotir, inclusive This meeting follows b at Los Angeles and should not only receive tie' entry of every none entered there, but manj mori The southern horsemen are entitled to the support and patronage of every horse owner in Cali- fornia. They have devoted a great deal of their time as well as their money and label to arranging these two tall meetings, which will do much for the heme interests .if the Coast The Los Angeles Association has received an excellent list of entries and the racing there will he first-class. The San Bernardino meeting should lie as well at- i and deserves to be well patronized. They pay the nion.-v al the wire at both these meetings. Make your entries today and he there ready b on the 28th instant. THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE will be In session again this winter and the real friends of the State and District Fairs should be moving in the matter of securing aid for those institutions, and agreeing upon some plan of action that will result in appropriations not only being made by the legis- lative body, but endorsed by the Governor. Not one person in ten opposes appropriations for proiverly conducted fairs, but all agree that the State is at present divided into too many districts. Friends of the fairs including manufacturers, stock breeders, farmers and horticulturists, should get together and formulate a reasonable bill which will meet the approval of the general public as well as the legis- lators, and then strive for its passage. A bill that will provide for district fairs which will be a credit to the State, can be carried through both the Senate and Assembly and we believe that Mr. Gtllett. who will then be Governor, will sign it. Those most in- terested must take the initiative, however, and see that such a bill is drawn and secure its introduc- tion. If this important first step is not taken the matter may go by default as it has in the past few years. DR. THOS. R. BOWHILL. the eminent veterina- rian and bacteriologist, who left San Francisco years ago to accept a position as one of the instructors in his alma mater at Edinburgh, Scotland, returned this week and with his better half (a California lady, by the way I has been viewing the ruins of "The City That Was." Dr. Bowhill entered the ser- vice of Great Britain at the outbreak of the recent Boer war, and was sent to America to purchase re- mounts for the army. He traveled through Canada and the Northwest and succeeded in getting the best cavalry horses used in the South African trouble. He recently retired from the service with the rank of Colonel. Dr. Bowhill. while in Scotland, published a work on bacteriology that has been carried through two editions and is recognized the world over as authority on this subject. Dr. and Mrs. Bowhill will remain in San Francisco for some time looking after their property interests and may again take up their permanent residence here. Both are in ex- cellent health and receiving a most hearty and sin- cere welcome from hosts of friends, who hope to convince them that California is still the best place on earth in which to live. FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS has been re- fused by W. G. Durfee of Los Angeles for his grand stallion. Coronado 2:09%, by McKinney 2:11%. The offer came from the East, and while Mr. Durfee is not privileged to say who made it, it is known that an Ohio horseman has been trying for some time to fill an order from Europe for a son of McKinney having a record around 2:10 that raced this year or last. Coronado is considered by horsemen as one of the best sons of McKinney in the country and Chas. Durfee, who so long owned McKinney and sold him for $25,000, has always claimed that Coro- nado was more like his famous sire than any of his many sons. Coronado is but seven years old, is a perfect type of the American trotting stallion and a sure foal getter, while his get are all fast and all trotters thus far. He is highly thought of by Jers, and will pay big interest on a higher price than the one W G. Durfee has refused for him. He recently worked a half in 1:02 at Los Angeles. s GIL (THItV. who was all through the Grand tit CUM this year, is not one of those who condemns tin- three-heat system of racing. He slated in the office of the Breeder and Sportsman this week that the new system was a vast improvement over the old three-in-five in his opinion, and that he never Bay straighter racing or less "laying up" than he saw this season on Ihe Grand Circuit, while at Lex ington, where the racing was under the old rule, it was not quite so good. Mr. Curry's greatest Objection to the manner in which harness racing is managed in this country is that there is months training for two months racing," which is the cause of horses being knocked out, a thing that is being laid to the three-heat system. He favors dash races at a mile and two miles, as they have in Europe, and believes it possible for live managers to arrange handicap harness races that will be as popular here as over there. Inder the American plan of racing the fastest horse that is in condition to win is too often the victim of "the combine." Take the case of Bolivar 2:00%, a pacer that is equal to a mile in 2:00. When he starts there is generally a combination to beat him. One horse is picked to take him to the half in a minute or better, where another picks him up and races home as fast as he can. In the second heat other horses treat him the same way. and thus Bolivar is on his up Toes the entire mile in every- beat, while not one of the others races more than a half at his top speed In this way they beat the fastest horse with a slower one. One of the greatest reforms neces- sary, in the opinion of Mr. Curry', is in the judges' stand, where men should be placed who know the Miles and will enforce them without fear or favor. There are too many judges selected for the dignity they add in appearance, or the honor they themselves desire conferred upon them, and while they are in most cases honest, they usually have a poor knowl- edge of the rules of racing. Mr. Curry has many interesting incidents to relate of the Grand Circuit this year. He will remain in California during the winter. PACIFIC COAST BREEDERS are warned to keep their eyes on a foal due next year, whose dam has been nominated in the $7,000 Pacific Breeders' Fu- turity by Judge Thomas Brents of Walla Walla. Washington. The mare is Belladi by Chehalis 2 "lt-4. and she is in foal to that great sire of stake winners. Moko. sire of Siliko. Fereno, Brenda Yorke, Mabel. Jessie Benyon. The Native and others that have won an aggregate of nearly $50,000 as two and ,hree-year-olds. We believe Judge Brents is the first Pacific Coast breeder to send a mare to Moko, and in Belladi be has one that is not only royally bred but one that should produce something fast and game. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. W H. P.. Stockton. — San Mateo Belle, dam of Venita Wilkes 2:13 and Menlo Belle 2:30. was by Speculation 928, dam Young Lady Vernon, dam of Ladv Escott 2:26H by McCracken's David Hill 857. second dam Lady Vernon 2:29%, dam of Oakland Maid 2:22. etc.. pedigree untraced. Weather permitting, there will be harness races at the Concord track on Thanksgiving Day. November 29th. Mi. Allen of Oakley. Contra Costa county, will soon take a string of trotters and pact cord track for training during the winter and si months. THE RRBBDER A N L> SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 17, litfili. | NOTES AND NEWS | San Bernardino entries close to-day. Ajigeles received ;i good list of. entries. Co south, boys; the harness racing at Los Angeles, "hull .'inns next Tuesday, will he high class. The 2: lit; pace at Los Angeles next Saturday should he a hot one. The entries are: Welcome Mac 2:10%, Delilah 2:09%. Phalla 2:06%. Kelly Briggs 2:08, Alpha W. 2:0614, Derbertha 2:07%, Nellie R. 2:10. and The Donna 2:09%. This is the fastest field of pacers for the number that has ever been named in a race on a California track. The 2: OS trot at Los Angeles has been declared filled with four entries that will make one of the most interesting races of the meeting. The entries are Helen Norte 2:09%. Coronado 2:09%. Charley Belden 2:08V; and Grace Bond 2:09%. They should beat 2:10 every heat. Klatawah 2:05%, who still holds the world's rec- ord for a three-year-old pacer, has two new additions to his list of standard performers which he started last year with a four-year-old trotter that took a record of 2:24%. The new comers are both two- year-olds and both pacers. One took a record of 2:21% and the other of 2:24%. George G. 2:05% is now being driven on the New York speedway. W. A. Clark Jr. has given his weanling filly by The Bondsman out of Bon Mot, dam of Bon Voyage 2:12%, the name of Bonita, which is Spanish for pretty. Frank S. Turner, proprietor of the Santa Rosa Stock Farm, has every facility for taking care of mares and geldings during the winter and can keep them in any way owners desire. He will also take a few horses to train. There are few men in the country better equipped for handling young trotters and pacers and who understands better how to get them going good gaited. Ally Sloper 2:2S, bay mare, foaled 18S9, and con- signed by Oakwood Park Stock Farm to the sale held at Fred H. Chase & Co.'s salesyard last week, died a few hours after arriving at the yard. She was by Richard's Elector out of Calypso by Stein- way. Ed. R. Smith of Los Angeles, who acted as auc- tioneer for Fred H. Chase & Co. at the sale last week of Oakwood Park Stock Farm horses, is one of the best posted men in the State on trotting and pacing pedigrees and is a good live man on the auc- tion block. His remarks about the breeding of the horses as they were led out, were both interesting and to the point and added much to the success of the sale. Mr. Smith will ' wield the hammer when the horses from Aptos Stock Farm are sold at Chase's pavilion next month. Dave McClary worked his green Direct Hal pacer a mile in 2:08, then back in 2:06%. This is the fastest performance to the credit of an unmarked pacer over a New England track and little wonder Dave considers this fellow is the best prospect in sight for 1907. It hardly seems probable that any trotter will be able to excell Billy Buck's campaign of 1903. when he won over $33,000 on the Grand Circuit and at Lexington. Nut Boy's $19,000 is the best this year. The filly by John A. McKerron 2:04% out of the great race mare Amelia 2:06% has been placed in "Doc" Tanner's hands to prepare for her rich Fu- turity engagements. Bingham Radiant, first three-year-old Hackney stallion at the recently held Royal show in Eng- land, has been imported to Canada. Another Hack- ney stallion of note that has also found his war to the Dominion is Dalton King that stood second in one of the classes at London last spring and has won six or seven first prizes at other shows in England. Frederick Gotobed of the Rancho del Paso, who has been on J. B. Haggin's stock breeding farm in Kentucky for several weeks, came to the ranch a few days ago. gathered up a carload of trotters and took them back to the Blue Grass State. He said that John Mackey. superintendent of the Rancho del Paso, who has been spending the greater part of the summer and fall on Haggin's Kentucky farm, ii n.: who had been in bad health as the result of Ptomaine poisoning, was rapidly recovering his strength. He was able to go to New York the day lefore Gotobed left for California. — Sacramento Bee. I E. Mason of Latah. Wash., has sold his Kentucky a saddle stallion. Cyclone, to a gentleman from New Zealand, »"ho will ship him to "Maoriland" No- \ ember 20th. One side of a story is good until the other side is heard. The suit of Isaac Eckert against Gus Macey. arising out of the sale of Country Jay 2:10% for $10,000, has been much written up in the papers. Now comes Macey's answer, which sets forth that Eckert failed to comply with the terms of the con- tract (n the sale of Country Jay. and as a result of his refusal to pay entrance fees of $1,000 he (. Macey) stands suspended from the trotting turf and will never again be allowed to start or drive a horse in a race until the amount is paid. He further alleges that he was to have received $10,000 for Country Jay; that he took as payment for $1,500 two horses, one a trotter and one a pacer. Eckert, rep- resenting that the former could trot a mile in 2:14 and the other could pace a mile in 2:11%, both of which representations.' Macey alleges, were false. Eckert purchased Country Jay in June, 1905, but a few weeks later returned him and demanded that Macev take the horse back and pay him the purchase price of $10,000. Mr. J. W. Zibbell. the well known trainer of trot- ting horses, who recently sold his stables near the Chutes in this city to Fred Mast of Woodland, has decided to locate permanently at the thriving town of Modesto, California, where he has bought out the Modesto Livery and Boarding Stables. Mr. Zib- bell has taken all his horses with him, including that great trotter Adam G. 2:11% by McKinney, and will train them over the Modesto mile track. The managers of this track propose putting it in good shape for training over, and an effort is to be made to have a first-class meeting there next year. Mr. Zibbell is an excellent trainer, and has had much experience both East and West. He carries with him the best wishes of hosts of friends for success in his new venture, and the horsemen of Stanislaus county will find him a valuable addition to their ranks. John Splan. the noted horseman, last week sold to L. V. Harkness. owner of Walnut Hall Stock Farm, Josephine Dixon 2:10%, in foal to Moko; Rose War- ren 2:23%. sister to Tommy Britton. in foal to Wal- nut Hall 2:08%: Lucinda Princeton, dam of Walker Kime 2:11%: Flexo 2:14%; Emma T. 2:17%, dam of Miss Adbell 2:09%; Emma Brooks 2:09%; Hallie Haring, of Bettle Brooke 2:10, in foal to Moko, a full sister to Emma T„ in foal to Flexo, and two others with records better than 2:30. The amount involved was considerably upward of $20,000. It is regarded by horsemen as the most important sale of trotting-bred mares in Kentuky for years. James Berryman of Alameda has a two-year-old colt that is one of the best prospects for a fast trotter that has been seen in that locality for many a day. The colt is a two-year-old, coming three- and is by that wonderfully fast trotter Monterey 2:09% by Sidney, dam Dot McKinney by the greatest of all sires. McKinney 2:11%. With no work to speak of the colt can show a very high rate of speed, and will make his mark in the future. He is bred very much like that phenomenally fast double-gaited horse Irish 2:08% that died this year at Buffalo, both being by Monterey out of McKinney mares. Fred Chase's first sale of standard-bred horses at his new salesyard was a success. The stock was not in good condition, having been brought to the sale direct from the pasture fields and consisted of untried three-year-olds and old broodmares, the ma- jority non-producers of speed. The average of the sale was nearly $150 however, which must be con- sidered good. W. A. Mack, the well known trainer, has moved his family from Hollister to Salinas and has taken the position of superintendent of J. B. Iverson's stock farm. There is a trotting-bred stallion called Castaway advertised for public service in Auckland. New Zea- land, whose pedigree is published as follows: Sired by Electioneer 125. dam Maud by Berlin (imp.); sec- ond dam by Nobleman. Let me see! let me see! This horse is only six years old, and Electioneer has been dead over sixteen years. We will have to consult some spiritualistic medium in order to dis- cover when Maud was stinted and how Electioneer made that 3.000-mile trip and no one in America knew it. So many drivers have such a discouraged look every time they start in a race that it is strange they do not engage in some other line of business. Jay Eff Bee by Chas. Derby 2:20 out of Bertha by Alcantara paced a mile in 2:26% as a yearling at San Jose, October 30, 1S94. Millard F. Sanders driving him to that record. This was the year after the bay yearling Rosedale by Sidney out of Roseleaf by Buccaneer paced a mile and established the rec- ord of 2:22. In summing up Bertha's greatness as a broodmare the wonderful performance of this baby pacer Jay Eff Bee should not be cast aside. The year 1906 was a right good season for the Electioneer family of horses. Wm. Gemmel of Butte, Montana, was the purchaser of Fred Cornehl's Jean Madison by James Madison 2:17%, dam by Sidney 2:19%. Mr. Gemmel intends to give her some track work next spring. Helitrope, the daughter of Princeps. is proving a remarkable producer of fast trotters. She has pro- duced Bi- Flora 2:09%, Exalted 2:11% and Heilo- graph 2:15%, and two other trotters with standard records. Geo. M. Yankovsky, the most prominent horse breeder in Vladivostock, Eastern Siberia, recently arrived here in search of a few choice thoroughbreds and trotters to take back to his stock farm. He will leave here November 20th and will, no doubt, have acquired what he wants by that time, as he is a competent judge and thoroughly understands values. Four years ago he purchased the stallion Bangor by Belvidere out of Zara and in two race meetings held at his far-away home this horse won two good races, carrying 160 pounds in each race, distance two miles. Mr. Yankovsky has on his farm over 400 thoroughbreds and trotting horses and be- lieves that times will be better and prices higher for good horses than they were prior to the late war. His farm was just eighty miles from the scene of hostilities. Kentucky Todd 2:14%, that holds the champion two-year-old light harness record of the past season, was from a dam that has no record. Those who are laying great stress upon the fact that many of the colt winners of the past season were from record dams should not forget this. The fact that a horse buyer has recently visited several counties in Oregon and Washington, pur- chasing all the three-year-old, yearlings, and two- year-olds of draft stock that he could find, is suffi- cient evidence of the scarcity of this breed of ani- mals. Horse values which are now high enough to furnish good profit to breeders will not be lowered for years. Mr. John E. Marble, the well known banker of Pasadena, has purchased from Dr. Francis F. Row- land the handsome high school mare Delia Fox and will retire her to the broodmare ranks. Dextermont 2:20%, a winner at the recent Rockport meeting, is a Palo Alto bred horse. He was sired by Dexter Prince, dam Wildmont 2:27% by Piedmont 2:17%. second dam Wildflower 2:21 by Electioneer. Harry Bush, a well known Iowa driver, who has made his home at Denver, Colo., for the past few years, died in that city October 21st. He campaigned the pacers Hail Cloud 2:07%, Miss Williams 2:09%, Sandy P. 2:08%, etc. A funny thing happened in a polo game at Colo- rado Springs the other day, says Denver Field and Farm. While one of the backs who had ventured too far forward was making for his post toward the goal, a shot from one of the other teams sent the ball after him. Overtaking him and coming in contact with the only exposed part of the pony, it caused the latter to drop his lifted tail with such promptness as to catch and hold the ball under- neath. The pony becoming frightened went straight through the goal and the side who shot the ball claimed the point. There is much wisdom in this editorial opinion of the Horse World: Far distant ancestors are not the ones that assist a trotter to attain greatness. A good sire and a good dam are the first essentials in breeding. It is, of course, desirable to have as many generations of good sires and dams as possible, but the ones in the top crosses are the ones which count most. It is of little use to throw aside the strains of blood which come through tried and tested stal- lions and mares to make an infusion of the blood that was good fifty years ago. The trotting bred horse has been improved wonderfully in fifty years, and it would be the height of folly to go back to its foundation strains with the idea of improving what is so far superior to the trotter produced when the breed was in its infancy. Breeders and horsemen should be careful to send to the auction only such horses as are in sale condi- tion. This is one of the things that should be taken into careful consideration before consigning a horse to a public sale. It applies to all classes of horses, to both colts and aged horses, says the American Sportsman. Horses intended for sale should be in good flesh and should be able to show to the best advantage in the show ring. A horse low in flesh, one that is not familiar with the new signts in the ring, will not show good, which un- doubtedly affects the price when bids are asked. This is especially so with reference to colts and fillies. No matter how well bred they may be, unless they can show something, they are sure to sell lower than their actual worth. They should be broken and educated to step along, the faster they can show the better the price. Time spent with the colts in- tended for sale will pay as large or larger returns than any other investment connected with the busi- ness. Such details and work remains with the owner, and it is to his interest to give it his personal attention if he wishes to get full value for his horse. H. .1. Kline is of the opinion the modern low sulky is responsible for many of the accidents of the past season. He claims that the driver's view is obscured. The first-class hotel of Victoria, B. C, ia the Driard Saturday, November 17. 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Early Alice 2:09% by Early Reaper 2:09% is still winning races and at Hie late meeting ai Dallas. Texas, won a $1,200 purse, the fasn si hi al I In 2:12%. which is said to be the fastest mil. evei trotted in the Lone Star State. Over one hundred Canadian-bred trotters and pacers have taken standard records the past season, according to the statistics of the Canadian Sports man. Fourteen yearling trotters were sold at Berlin. Ger- many, recently at an average price of $610. The top price. $1,250, was for a Ally by Dr. Sphinx out of Chartreuse. That good old campaigner. Guy Fortune 2:11%, is still winning in the show ring. This is his second season as a bobtail horse, and he has won in nearlj every class. He is a chestnut horse by Guardsman, son of Alcyone, and is out of a mare by Acolyte, a son of Onward. Miss Katherine Wilks. Gait, Ont.. has a yearling of her own breeding at the Cruickston Stock Farm that is said to be faster than was Kentucky Todd at the same age, and will, if no accidents happen race in her colors in the Kentucky Futurity. This is a gray colt by Oro Wilkes 2:11%, dam Dainty 2:19% by Haldane, second dam by Daniel Lambert. The last foal sired by Harold is said to be the mare Katie Harold, from a mare by Pactolus, gran- dam by Black's Hambletonian. She is owned by O. C. Kane of Richmond, Ind.. and he regards her highly as a broodmare on account of her blood lines. Will Logan Jr., formerly of Lebanon, Ohio, and lately with the Trotter and Pacer, is the New York representative of the American Horse Breeder. Dr. C. C. Meade. Cincinnati, owns a weanling filly by Cresceus 2112%, dam Vela by McKlnney 2:11%, and he calls her Mollie Darling. H. H. Helman and M. E. McHenry are the only two drivers having the honor of putting two horses each in the 2:10 list this year. McHenry's two were Nut Boy 2:07% and Roberta 2:09%. Helman's were Mack .Mack 2:08 and Lady Mowry 2:09%. W. J. Bates of Boston tells a good story on himself. Fariy in the fall he ordered Dick Lawrence to ship his horses home. Dick sent Binjola and The Welch- man, hut kept Rey del Diablo, writing the owner that the chestnut pacer could win several races. This did not satisfy Bates and he tried every means pos- sible to get the horse back in Massachusetts, but was not successful. Since then Rey del Diablo has not Ween beaten, having six straight wins to his credit. The breeder who makes a success of his business is the one who patronizes the Futurities. Don't take anybody's word for it. but investigate the matter yourself and see if it is not true. SALINAS AND PAJARO VALLEY NEWS. Mr. J. R. Fromefiekl. representative of the Breeder and Sportsman, is now traveling through the State in the interest of this paper, and we commend him to all our readers and patrons. Mr. Fromefield is a practical horseman, who will be pleased to receive any items of news for publication in the columns of this journal. Last week he visited Salinas. Wat- sonville and San Jose, where he states he was royally welcomed by the horsemen. He is under particular obligations to Messrs. Iverson. Anderson, Whitehead and Smeltzer of Salinas; Struve of Watsonville, and others for many favors shown. The following items picked up by him along the way on this trip will be of interest to horsemen generally: Charles Whitehead has twenty-one horses in his stables at the Salinas track, of which six are year- lings. J. N. Anderson's stake winner. Delia Derby 2:17. is allowed a nice paddock and a companion. Natural ly enough, being contented, she is furnishing down and filling out. and will be much improved in looks as a four-year-old. A nice turned filly by Delphi 2:12% out of the mare by Brown Jug that produced Dictatus S. 2:27%. belongs to Mr. M. J. Smeltzer. the popular Salinas editor. She is liberally entered in the Cali- fornia stakes and shows plenty of step for one of her age. All the yearlings by Delphi are trotters. That is pretty good, too. North Star 2:13%. the only horse that ever won all three of the California trotting stakes for three year-olds, is big and fat and never looked so good before is the opinion of everyone. The same may be said of Derby Princess. These two are being pointed for a busy year in 1907. A yearling colt by Searchlight 2:03% out of Anita I. is a trotter, but his owner, Mr. tvi thinks In- will pace later on. 1'. J. Hebert's stallion Bruno 2:10. his mare t A. 2 I!",, and a yearling coll by Delphi out of Altonita by Alt 1:1 are nil doing nicely. The yearling is staked and is especially good mannered. A three-year-old brown filly by Scott McKinney out hi' ;i St Patrick man- shows good in her work. The black stallion Oro Guy is jogging sound and his legs now look like he would train. If he does he will get a low mark. Mr. S. Bullene has a nice bay filly by McKinney B, nut of a mare by Mozart that acts like a good one. A mare that is the very split of Delphi, owned In A. W. Cowell nf Stockton, never in training up in a month ago, can "burn it up'.' at the pace. She is good gaited and acts like she will make a very fast mine Delphi 2:12% Im.ks like- a two-year-old and is .Mrs. Whitehead's private road horse. Toppy 2:1". advertised for sale, is one of the swellest all around gentlemen's horses in the country. He is city broke and safe for a lady, and one of the best finished ones iu the world. He can out brush anybody's horse, never wore hopples, and only very light quarter boots in his races. The Mrs., a mare by Derby Ash, out of Spurwick i'. hi by Hawthorn, looks like a good green pacer for next season. She has been a mile in 2:10%. The three-year-old filly Salva by Dictatus Medium out of Aunt Sally 2:22 by Benton Boy is considered a high class race mare. At Woodland she was third in the pacing division of the Futurity and was timed separately the third heat in 2:13%, last quarter in 31% seconds. A yearling out of Nina B. by Electioneer and an- other out of Zina by Azmoor, both by Delphi, are real trotters and take their work regularly. In all it may he said this bunch are a nicely broken lot and all show well. Mr. J. B. Iverson will enter North Star and Derby Princess all down the "big line" next season, and while they are for sale, if he doesn't sell them, will race them in 1907 where they belong. Mr. W. H. Williams has a stable of fifteen head, including Torpedo, a black gelding, by Del Norte. This fellow has been a mile in 2:13 and will be raced next season. He is a pacer without the under- wear and surely is a good green one. Another green one that will be raced is Blondia. a pacer, by Diablo, that has been a mile in 2:12% himself, and while he wears the straps, is a grand going one with a great burst of speed. Frank Covey, a four-year-old stallion by Mendo- cino out of Rose McKinney. the dam of Almaden 2:22%. is a good looking colt. This horse stepped a mile in 2:25. He will make a short season in the spring and then be put in training and raced. Mr. Williams says this fellow will surely take a low mark next season. Kennit. a three-year-old by Henry Nutwood, out of a mare by Wild Boy. has been a mile in 2:19 with but little work and will lie raced. Everyone about the track has a good word for this colt Como. a two-year-old by Arthur Wilkes, is a nice big colt and can show a 2:40 step. Sedonas, a fair looking stallion, four years old. by St. Nicholas out of a Nutwood Wilkes mare, showed 1 In- oi her day that he is the making of a good trot- ter. He was given a mile in 2:30, then another in 2:27. and then trotted a third mile in 2:25 so easily that it is safe to predict a mile in 2:15 for him any time they want to work him that fast. Jo Joe. a three-year-old by Wild Nutling. and a filly by Charles Derby are two that are improving nicely with every workout. A three-year-old filly by Wild Nulling is said to be very promising. One of the very nicest turned ones at the track is a chestnut three-year-old filly by Boodle. A two-year-old trotter by Silver Arrow is a nice going youngster and will be trained. Motanic by Chehalis is looking well. He has fur- nished now to be a grand looking horse, and as he looks now he will not train light and delicate, but will lie raced next year. He has been a mile in 2.12% for Williams, and that ought to do. Charley Whitehead is very downhearted right now because he has no Futurity three-year-old in his string. Otherwise his stable is complete and he has contracted the habit of winning these big stakes, .lent \1111 know." Louis Iverson jogs a big gelding, a halt brother In Ninth Star, by Dictatus. thai > oil to on the road. If any one wains to hook up with I]. nil lor a brush, all tliey need to do ., mm look lii,.- it The horse is double-gaited ami cai fa 1 at either way of going. Mr. Worthington Parsons bus a brown filly by McKinnej out ol Alberta 2.25 by Altoona by Almont :>,:;. that he trained a little this tail himself When she showed him a mile in 2.17%, last quarter in '.VI quit right there and will send her to a real trainer next season. He also has a stallion bred the San,. ii' jrear younger, thai In- will make a season with in the spring. He will give him slow work and in the fall will try in beat Hie showing of tins good sister. This young stallion is a real Mc- Kinnei and verj handsome Mr. W, A. Mack advertises tor sale a slashing big gelding in this issue that is all and more llian he can describe in print. He is large, bnl smooth, and would make a grand carriage horse; has plenty of speed and is guaranteed sound and right. Mr. J. D. Kalar. the clever clerk of Monterey county, is the owner of a Searchlight filly, two years old. that is probably the handsomest and best de- veloped miss in the State. She looks like a four- i. rat .Id. and will weigh about 1,000. she was given light work this summer and brushed a little this fall, and showed a quarter in 34 seconds, last one- eighth in 15 seconds. Welenme 2:1(1% looks like a two-year-old. and his book is full now for 1907. lb- has be block horse tor the Paiaro valley. One of the largest and shapeliest yearlings seen in a long time is by Welcome out of Delnado by Hoydollo by Electioneer. This colt is entered in tin Futurity and will be given a chance. 1 II atra, the dam of Roy Benton, is in foal to Kinney Lou 2:!'7"'4 Mrs. P. J. Thompson is regularly seen on the road behind Juan Chico 2:20. This gelding is a show winner ami very pleasant for a lady. W. T. Sillman has a regular breeder in Little Miss 2:171m by Sidmore. He has two out of her by Wel- cnine'anil one by Searchlight, and she is safe in foal in Welcome now. Six weeks from the day her colt was weaned. Mi. Klapatsky's mare Hagar Wilkes by Nutwood Wilkes, in. ned to her mark of 2:29%. and in a few days later worked a mile in 2:23%, last quarter in 32% seconds. This mare has wonderful natural speed, and besides Sedonas has a filly by St. Nicholas and a weanling by Welcome. This last one is nominated in the Futurity, and since her other foals have showed so much speed, will be given a chance for 1I1. stakes. Air, P. J. Thompson's private stallion El Pajaro by Boodle out of a mare by Cart's Mambrino, is a show class stallion that suits Mr. Thompson to mate to many of his mares. This horse crosses very kindly wall both saddle-bred and the heavier coachy mares, with the pleasing result that many perfect individuals graze and grow to maturity on the great ranch. Altnonia by Altoona out of Mambrita. second dam Salinas Belle, the dam of Dictatress 2:08% and grandam of North Star (31 2:13%. proved barren to the cover of Charles Derby. She was mated then to the yearling belonging to Mr. Iverson. Earnest S. by Scott McKinney out of Amy I. by Diablo 2:09%, and proves safe in foal. This youngster is something of a trotter himself, as he has been a quarter in 40 s i.ls mill is entered in all the stakes. Dr. Albert F. Defoe of San Jose has in Varco a two-year-old siallion that is of show class caliber by Nutwood Wilkes out of Carrie Malone, full sister of Charles Derby and Klatawah out of Katy G.. by Electioneer, etc. He is good enough to head any stock farm. AUSTRIAN TWO-MILE RACE. The two-mile race, one of the Austrian trotting classics, open to international horses, was decided on October 11th at Vienna. The following is the summary: Two-mile race; purse $3,045: divided $2,100, J42n. $315. $2 Hi- Argonaut 1O1. br. h. by Caid iRossil 1 Ama Z. if.i. In. in. by Caid (Keefel 2 Levente (4), br. h. by E. L. Robinson tSwitzerl... 3 Aveiiturie: (5), br. h. by Will. urn M. (Tappanl... 4 A. Penn 17). br. h. by Wm. Penn (Bodimer) •" ..us i4i, br. h. by Rysw 1 1 I 'i.ffenbacher I . . 0 Brownie Wilton (8). br. h. by Wilton 1 W'ossi . . . .Dis. Time— 4:37 8-10. Only two of the starters, A. Penn 2:08% and Brownie Wilton 2:10 were American bred horses. The latter finished second but was disiiualii ably fni breaking. First and second hoi owned by Qestuts Wola. Tin year by Kirkwood Jr. 2:10. who reduc mile record to 1 267-10 reducing the l.\ ('aid 1:27 1 " THE BREEDER AND SPORToMAN [Saturday, November 17, 190&. PACIFIC BREEDERS' FUTURITY No. 7. List of Mares Nominated November 1, 1906, in This State, Which is for Foals of 1907, and Has a Guaranteed Value of $7,000. Owner — Mare and Stallion Bred To. Chris Anderson, Theresa by Waldstein, bred to Cas- siar. „ C. M. Alexander, Emma C. by Antelope, bred to Way- land \v. R. C. Austin, Babe, bred to Henry Baker. A. Allen, Lady Allen by Echo Chief Jr., bred to Diablo. W. D. Adrianee, Bonita by Ouiboul, bred to Kinney Lou. L. M. Appleby, Daisy by Othello, bred to Young Hal. Albert N. Ames, Floretta by Director, bred to Ex- pressl ve Mac. V. E. Butz, Alta Almont by Prince Almont, bred to Milton Gear. A. J. Bowman, May by Bay Prince, bred to Adver- tisor. W. ti. Burnam, Bird by Silkwood, bred to R. Ambush. A. J. Bayles, Recona by Vassar, bred to Monterey. Martin Bu-rnell, Marcelle by Fay Wilkes, bred to Montesol. H. F. Bliss, Iris B. by Iris, bred to Stoneway. Bradshaw & Rosenberger. Susie Hall by El Capitan. bred to Diablo; Mimosa by Junio. bred to Diablo; Pearle C. by Athaneer, bred iO ijlutin Z. A. Beall, Athabella by Atheneer, bred to Diablo. W. S. Brown, Lilly I. by Iris, bred to Stoneway. D. Bonham, Hattie B. by Robt. Easier, bred to Billy B. L. D. L. Bachant, Buckskin Mare Nugget, bred to Atha- don; Miss Guide by Guide, bred to Athadon. S. S. Bailey, Vinnie Mann by Alexis, bred to Tidal Wave; Bessie L. by Montana Director, bred to Tidal Wave. E. F. Binder, Pernwood bv Silkwood, bred to Worth While; Silklock by Zolock, bred to Worth While; Eu- genia B. by Zombro, bred to Meisi Kleiner; Sue King by Raymon, bred to Mein Kleiner. John B. Benedict, Zephyrus by Zombro, bred to Robt. Direct; Idleweis by Gen. Logan, bred to Hamb. Wilkes. W. O. Bowers, Silvia B. by Silver Bee, bred to Bon Voyage; Betsey B. by Silver Bee, bred to Zolock. W. V. Bennett. Martha Blaine by Arthur Wilkes, bred to Arner. T. C. Barnett, Paloma by Paloma, bred to Kinney Lou; Linda Belle by Paloma, bred to -Kinney Lou. Alex. Brown, Kinocha by McKinney, bred to Nusha- gak; Zanita by Eectricity, bred to Nushagak; Majella B. by Nushagak, bred to Prince Ansel; Daisy B. by Walstein, bred to Prince Ansel; Lottie by San Diego, bred to El Rio Rey; Nutflower by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to El Rio Rey. Henry Busing, Amazonian by James Madison, bred to Bonny McKinney. J. Frank Brown, Vacaville Maid by Mambrino Wilkes, bred to Almaden. H. Brace, Maud by Stamboul, bred to Greco; Sadie Moor by Grand Moor, bred to Greco; Maud Sears by Wayland W., bred to Greco. G. B. Blanchard, Cameline by Direct Line, bred to Villon; Alice Alcyo by Alcyo, bred to Villon. M. Banker, Whisper by Gossiper, bred to Dumont S. Robt. S. Brown, Foxie B. by Secretary, bred to Way- land W. Mrs. S. V. Barstow, Maud J. by Nearest, bred to Star Pointer. T. W. Barstow, Trueheart by Nearest, bred to Nearest McKinney. I. L. Borden, Allie Cresco by Cresco, bred to Zolock; Alice Bell by Washington, bred to Cresco Wilkes; La Belle Altamont by Altamont, bred to Cresco Wilkes. Thos. H. Brents, Laurelia by Caution, bred to Del Norte; Miladi B. by Chehalis, bred to Del Norte; Belladi by Chehalis, bred to Moko. J. N. Blair Jr., Butcher Girl by McKinney, bred to Demonio. R. S. Brown, Hope B. by Paloma Prince, bred to Kin- ney Lou. Chas. H. Burlock, Tia Juana by Kewanna, bred to Strathway. T. W. Brodnax, Bonnie B. by Tom Hal Jr., bred to Strathway. J. T. Bohnert, Nellie, bred to Strathway. J. C. Brooks, Belle Pointer by Sky Pointer, bred to Coronado. J. W. Biggs, Fenella by Fallis, bred to Dazzler; Psyche by Cupid, bred to Dazzler; Lildine Wilkes by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Dazzler. Peter Beatty, Laura K. by Laro, bred to Lairy Kin- ney. Jacob Brolliar, Ethel Easier by Robt. Easier, bred to Red McK. James Bullock, Sally B. by General McClellan, bred to Hamb. Wilkes. W. S. Clark, Ethel C. by Sydney, bred to Dictatus. Walter Cadman, mare by Caution, bred to Bonnie McK. S. G. Cousins, Dolly Wheeler by Joe Wheeler, bred to R. Ambush. Bruce Cornwall, Be Be by McKinney, bred to Nut- wood Wilkes. B. E. Combs, Operetta by Longworth, bred to Nut- wood Wilkes. S. Christenson, Simone by Simmons, bred to Zolock; Lady Estella by Athadon, bred to Kinney Lou; Mar- garette K. by Don Pedro, bred to Zolock. Curtis Colyear, Maggie McKinney by McKinney, bred to Petigru. H. S. Clarke, Bonnie Red by Red Wilkes, bred to Strathway. J. E. Connell, Belle C. by Atto Rex, bred to Strath- way; Linnet by Electioneer, bred to Strathway. C. T. Chadwick, Mary Chimes by Chimes, bred to Strathway; El Mai by Electricity, bred to Strathway. Sam Casto, Stamboul Bell by Stamboul. bred to Zolock, L. J. Caplatzi, Hagar Wilkes by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Welcome. Marion Case, mare by Kentucky B., bred to Arner. Joseph Cunningham, Catharine bv Wavland W., bred to Dumont S. Lewis Charlton, Nellie J. by St, Patrick, bred to Dumont S. S. H. Cowell, Central Girl by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Kinney Lou; Two Minutes by Wildnut, bred to Henrv Nutwood; Sultaner, bred to Henrv Nutwood. W. A. Clark Jr., She by Abbotsford. bred to Bon Voy- age; Ruth Mary by Directum, Ired to Bon Voyage; Reina del Diablo by Diablo, bred to Bon Voyage; Fussy B. by Stam B., bred to Bon Voyage; Bay Leaf by Telephone, bre I to Kenneth C; Rosario by Chas. Derby, bred to S''ir Pointer; Bon Mot by Erin, bred to The Bondsman; Patty D. by Ultimus, bred to Highland; Lucie May by Oakland Baron, bred to Bon Voyage. James Coffin, Carrie Malone by Stein way, bred to Bon Voyage; Grace Kaiser by Kaiser, bred to Highland; Rose IcKinney by McKinney, bred to Bonnie Direct; Lillith by Secretary, bred to Oassian. W. B. Connelly, Trilby, bred to Demonio. 12. M. Conroy, Frances C. by Wasutch, bred to Star Pointer. Robt. T. Curtis, Connie by Lottnio, bred to Adjutant. F. A. Coffman, Lady Abbotsford by Abbotsford, bred Lo Young Hal. Herbert (.'oil, Goldenrose by Falrose. bred to Iran Alto. Rick De Barnard!, lone D. by Paloma Prince, bred to Kinney Lou; Baby B. by Longwood, bred to Kinney Lou. Chas. R. Detrick, Princess Leola by Leonel, bred to Kinney Lou; Juanita by General Benton, bred to Kinney Lou; Mountain Bells by Moquette, bred to Admiral Dewey. Ben Davies, Dixie S. by Zolock, bred to Worth While; Ella T. by Ben Roe, bred to Exchange; Queen by Ray- mon, bred to Izalco. Andrew C. Donahue, Rivera by Nutford, bred to Young Hal. E. D. Dudley. Lorna Doone by Bayswater Wilkes, bred to Palite; Ima Jones by Captain Jones, bred to Prince Ansel; Babe by Dawnlight, bred to Palite. J. Doran, Lady Dillon by Sidney Dillon, bred to Mono- Chrome. C. L. De Ryder, Corrine Neilson, bred to Star Pointer; Trifle by Dexter Prince, bred to Star Pointer; Lou On- ward, bred to Star Pointer. A. Edstrom, Carmon by News Boy, bred to Athablo. W. J. East, Thora Stanford by Truman, bred to Cas- siar; Juanita by Secretary, bred to Cassiar. Irving R. Fogler, Babe by Ramon, bred to R. Am- bush; Belle Derby by Derby Heir, bred to R. Ambush. Rae Felt, Edith by Dexter Prince, bred to Star Pointer; Cygnet by Mustapha. bred to Bonnie Sain; Ala- meda F. by Timothy B., bred to Bonnie Sain. Miss B. Fitzgerald, St. Gertrude by Diablo, bred to Prince Ansel. G. Fleckenstein, Bell Seven Oaks by John Seven Oaks, bred to Donomore. Joseph Fowler. Lilly Wilkes by Jud Wilkes, bred to McKen-na. A. Morris Fosdick, Athene by Dexter Prince bred, to Kinney Lou. A. R. Eraser, Lady Alexandria by Bob Mason, bred to Coronado. John J. Gaynor, Silverooin by Wayland W., bred to Timothy B. - T. S. Glide, Josephine by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to McFadyen; Fannie G. by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Me Fad yen. Geo. Gray, Winona by Welcome, bred to Cassian. A. W. Garrett, Kitty by Jim Budd, bred to Way- land W. J. E. Goad, Pet by Bay Rose, bred to Stoneway. J. A. Garver, Ladyway by Stoneway, bred to Robt. Direct. E. A. Gammon. Cleo G. by Yosemite, bred to Star Pointer; Lily S. by Direct, bred to Star Pointer. A. J. Gillett, May W. by Red Cloak, bred to Ed. McKinney; Miss Dueo-tey by El Rio Rey, bred to Ad- vertisor. T. B. Gibson, Maggie by Soudan, bred to Iran Alto. George Henagan, Laura Q. by Waldstein, bred to Iran Alto. I. N. Harlin, Rita R. by Diawood, bred to Iran Alto. H. S. Hogoboom, Beautiful Bird by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Iran Alto; Diawalda by Diablo, bred to Palo King. A. J. Hodges, Flora G. by Altago, bred to Zolock. S. H. Hoy, Miss Davis by Zolock, bred to Jules Verne. W. H. Hoy, Camilla by Bayswater Wilkes, bred to Jules Verne. F. K. Hurxthal, Altighe by Alcantara, bred to R. Ami- bush. J. M. Holden, Alta Bess by Altadena, bred to Zombro. E. P. Heald, Princess McKinney by McKinney, bred to Count Hannibal; Lady Marvin by Don Marvin, bred to Count Hannibal. G. F. Hirsch, Nancy Ann, bred to Herdsman. G. K. Hostetter, Lou Lively by Boodle, bred to Robt. Direct. W. A. Hunter, Lady B. by Stephen A., bred to Money Me. G. J. Hollenbeck, Lady Hoodoo by Prompter, bred to Dave Ryan. Mrs. L. J. H. Hastings, Juliet D. by McKinney, bred to Judge Dillon; Sappho by Robt. McGregor, bred to Parole; Mowitza by Soudan, bred to Judge Dillon. J. W. Haile & Co., Elorita by Alban, bred to Demonio; May Norris by Norris, bred to Demonio; Minerva by Guy Wilkes, bred to Demonio; Yarow by Como, bred to Demonio; Mamie Airlie by Prince Airlie, bred to Demonio; Balinda by Bradtmoor, bred to Demonio; Corine by Cal. Nutwood, bred to Demonio; Butcher Girl by Prince Airlie, bred to Demonio; Nellie by Dawn, bred to Demonio; Eva by Le Grande, bred to Demonio; Lydia by Cal. Nutwood, bred to Demonio; Hanora by Ora Wilkes, bred to Demonio; Laura K. by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Demonio; Oakwood by Bob Lee, bred to Demonio; Sister by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to De- monio; Rose Bud by Fallis, bred to Demonio; Olita by Bradtmoor bred to Demonio. John T. Hack, Belle by Son of Sterling, bred to Fal- rose. T. M. Hartsook, Bird by Aaron, bred to Victory; Lady Echo by Echo Chief, bred to Victory. W. J. Hackett, Fly Way by Glen Way, bred to Prince Nutwood. Wm. Hashagen, Chittywee by Chas. Derby, bred to Kinney Rose; Leta H. by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Kinney Rose. Henry Hahn, Henrietta by Boodle, bred to Bon Voy- age; Annie McKinney by McKinney, bred to Bon Voyage. F. Hahn, Nellie Emoline by Leo Corbitt, bred to Chas. Derby. J. W. Hartzell, Lady Bird by Pope Leo, bred to Zom- bro. S. C. Henderson, Arabella by Black Pilot, bred to Zombro. W. S. Harkey, Deviletta by Diablo, bred to Sijeow. J. B. Iverson, Ivoneer by Eugeneer, bred to Nutwood Wilkes; Roseate by Guy Wilkes, bred to Eugeneer; Amy I. by Diablo, bred to Bonnie McK.; Mambrita by Carr's Mambrino, bred to Zolock. J. H. Jack, Winnie Wilkes by Rey Wilkes, bred to Star Pointer. Robt. Johnston, Dot by Dudley, bred to Humbletoman. J. H. Kelly, Hyto by Happy Prince, bred to R. Am- bush; Violet by Conn, bred to Bolock. E. C. Keyt. Malmont by Malcolm, bred to Zolock; Mildred bv Coeur d'Alene, bred to Tidal Wave. Thos. P. Kell, Fanny Menlo by Menlo, bred to Nearest McKinney; Babe by Danton Moultrie, bred to Nearest McKinney. Mrs. Minnie Kell, Lilly by Bismark, brea to Greoo. L. L. Kenedy, Ylang-Ylang by Antelope, bred to M. C. Kee'fer, Advosta by Advertiser, bred to Nusha- J.' A. Kirkman, Carrie by A. W. Richmond, bred to Stoneway. _ , „ , ., Geo. W. Kirkman, Belle Basler by Robt. Easier, bred to Stoneway. I. M. Lipson, Hazelnut by Petigru, bred to Expressive Mc' O. B. Landon, Jessie by Iris, bred to Young Hal. J. D. Laidlaw, Anelixa by Antrim, bred to Glenelg. E. J. Lyons, Miss Kitty Lyons by Fred Hamilton, bred to Zolock. J. A. Lane, mare by Grand Moor, bred to Humboldt Dillon. Chas. G. Lathrop, Manette by Nutwood, bred to Mc- Kena; Manzanita by Electioneer, bred to McKena; Wild- flower by Electioneer, bred to McKena. O. Frank Leppo, Robizola by Robin, bred to Way- land W. M. G. Liggett, Alice by Bismark Jr., bred to Athby. Harry Lastear, Rose Caution by Caution, bred to Bonnie McK. O. E. Lance, Lady Kisbar by Young Kisbar, bred to Bonnie McK. John Lance, Catherine Wilkes by Embassador, bred to Bonnie McK. M. L. Lusk, May Belle by Don Marvin, bred to Alma- den. Wm. K. Lindsay, Queen by Nushagak, bred to Alma- den. La Siesta Ranch, Wanda II., by McKinney, bred to Bonnie Direct; Wanda by Eros, bred to Zolock. W. W. Mendenhall, Rosie Woodburn by Easter Wilkes, bred to Bon Voyage; Elsie Downs by Boodle, bred to Bon Voyage. I. Morehouse, L. Marie by Monterey, bred to Silver Bow Jr. M. B. Mosher, Athalene by Coeur d'Alene, bred to Zombro. J. J. McMahon, Lucy L. by Gen. McClellan Jr., bred to Star Pointer. J. A. McFeely, Daisy by Arthur Wilkes, bred to Colin. W. S. Maben, Mamie Elizabeth by Red Regant, bred to Walter Barker; Cleo by Conifer, bred to Walter Bar- ker; Sue by Athadon, bred to Walter Barker; Dixie W. by Zolock, bred to Walter Barker. William Morgan, Una K. by McKinney, bred to Peti- gru; Grace McK. by McKinney, bred to Direcho. Ray McDonald, Maggie by Abbotsford Jr., bred to Star Pointer. Carey Montgomery, Effie Logan by Durfee, bred to Star Pointer; Lady Caretta by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Zolock. Mrs. Mamie Middleton, Nelly M. by Athadon, bred to Stanford McKinney. R. W. Mann. Mable Leigh by Dexter Prince Jr., bred to El Broso. J. W. Marshall, Trix by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Star Pointer; Sophia by Robt. McGregor, bred to Nut- wood Wilkes; Madeline by Demonio, bred to Zolock; Louanna by Dictatus, bred to Demonio. Mabrv McMahan, Lady Ada by McKinney, bred to I. Direct. Abe Marks, Ceeille M. by Robin, bred to Wayland W. W. C. McCulIy, Concha by A. W. Richmond, bred to Cedric Mac; Zoralock by Zolock, bred to Cedric Mac. Ray Mead, Carrie B. by Alex. Button, bred to Zolock. H. W. Meek, Cricket by Steinway, bred to Bonnie Direct; Izobel by McKinney, bred to Stam B.; Cris- piana by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Star Pointer. P. H. McEvoy, Nakarch by Geo. W. Archer, bred to Milbrae. McLees Bros., Kate, bred to Robert Direct. H. B. Muzzy, Princess Irene by Demonio, bred to Bon Voyage. ^ J. C. Mowry, Electress Wilkes by Nutwood Wilkes, bred to Kinney Lou. J. W. Morrow, Juanita Skinner by Silas Skinner, bred to Guy Dillon. „ ^ _ , R. O. Newman, Peerless Maid by Strathway, bred to Robt. Direct; Dewdrop Basler by Robt. Basler, bred to Robt. Direct; Ida Stoneway by Stoneway, bred to Robt. Direct. Naylor & Bm-r, Burr mare by Ingram, bred to King Chas. S. Naylor, Queen Antrim by Antrim, bred to King Alexis. . ., , i. j . Clint Nanny, Jennie St. Clara by Athadon, bred to M.yA. Nelms, Miss Blam by Del Norte, bred to Bon- 111 John W. Offutt, Mildred O. by Secretary, bred to Iran Alto: Vesper Belle by Dawn, bred to Wayland W. Chas. A. Oftutt, Grace McKinney by McKinney, bred t0JWjayaKeefe',' Fanny Vasto by Vasto, bred to Nutwood. WDant rerkins, Marguerite by Tom Benton, bred to Stam B.; Zaza by Bay Bird, bred to Stam B. Henry Peters, Little Babe by Bradtmoor, bred to ^FrarSo' Pico, Pico's Fleet by Hancock Jay, bred t0CZh°a™brB. Potter, Briar Bud by Briar Hill, bred to WEyxnp arter. Nolahka by Nutford bred to Coronado G A Pounder. Nellie Lee by McKinney, bred to Mur- rayM'- May N. bv McKinney, bred to Stoneway; Bosle O'Moor'e bv Sidmore, bred to Young Hal. O M Prescott, Blonde by Dexter Royal, bred to R. A ,F.:"AhRamsey, Nettie G. by Woolwltch, bred to Coro- naj°'G. Roberts, Caprice by Lynmont, bred to Stam- 1,0BleD. Roberts, Emaline by Electioneer, bred to On Stanley; Colton Maid by Maximillian, bred to on StMnljy'Rouse, Wee Wee by Don L., bred to Robt. Direct. C T Ritchie, Horse Heaven Maid by Mon Wood, hrw.tH.CR0nadCeankeM>1nnie Woolsey by Woolsey, bred to EXJCohanST. Renas, Beautiful Silver Bell by William Harold, bred to Bon Voyage. -vmKinnev STl;orrsgmUh,JD0onican by Mambrino Chief Jr., bred Caution, bred to Bonnie McK. John, bred t0r?ei5' cue^Jrt^mare bi • " M. Stiles UttTe Maud by Bedouin, bred to Bonnie MCEKE. Sherwood, Queen Woolsey by Woolsey, bred to C°Payae°Shafter, Spotless by Leo Wilkes, bred to Way- lalL &' Shell, Cayuse Molly, s. t. b.. by Alexis, bred t0m?snonneSr£aer; Dollie by Pbtrero, bred to Strathway. J. B Stetson, Lenmetta by Norcatur, bred to Lyn- wood W. . „^ E. T. Stockdale, Selda by Stormy DNblM Strong, May Kinney by Silkwood, bred to Ex- change' A Zeta bv Dick T., bred to R. Ambush. Lours Stock, Miss Handsom by Dictator Wilkes, bred t00ZOJ°CSkinner, Helen Villard by Villard, bred to King AEXiA Swaby, Antie by Antevolo, bred to Athamax; Anita Wilkes by Terac, bred to Prince Ansel. John Suglian, Clytie by Majester, bred to Diablo. C J Snyder, Contrary by Stoneway, bred to Milirod. H. Scott, Maggie by Royal Sid, bred to Scott Mc- T.n> Bon Voyage; Florette by Prince Norfolk, bred bo Zoi w. s. Talm&dge, Laurel inca by [ni i bri I to R Ambusli. R. s. Train. 1 J. .- 1 1 e Fredericks, bred to Steam < Tuttie Bros.. Lulu M. by Mendocino-, bi B. J. L. Vlgnes, Cleopatra V. i-\ Regalo, bred to Zoi 1-'. w. Vowinkel, Cora bj Boydell, bred to Monterey; Bessie, bred to Mon ten Win. Van Keuren, Mattie B. by Alex, Button, bred to Ed. McKinney. W. H Winnie, 'Vdeman mare, bred to Pali. King. C. F. White. Halgretto by Red Hart, bred to Moko; Lille Thome by Electioneer, bred to Monterey. Geo. L. Warlow, Lustrine by Onward, bred to ham; Bessie by son <.i" Vos.-ni it.- bred t" Atliasham; Sextette by Athablo, bred to Athasham: Strathalle by Strathway, bred t.. Stamboulet; Cora Wickersham by juniu. bred t.. Athadon; Nan ..la by Athadon, bred to Stanford McKinney Fred W. Wadham, Joliannah Treat by Thos. Rysdyk, bred to Strathway. jas. C. Wallace, Ophelia bj Alfred, bred to Strathway: Haille Hayes by Kewanna, bred to Strathway. O. H. Wiiietnann. linnska by Mambrino Chii I Tl ln-eil to Robin; Lady Lloyd by Sidney, bred to Robin. J. Walker, Lady s, by Neernut, bred t-- Zombro Alex. M. Wilson, Maybreaker by Xutbreaker, bred to R. Ambush; Ora ''on. la by Knight, bred to Zolock; Pe- lee by Zolock, bred to Prince Valentine; Fiesta by Bob Mason, bred to Zombro; Belle Raymond by Raymond, bred to Zombro. F. B. Whelehan. Bell hv Colton, bred to Dictatus. C. H. Williams, Alia Noia by Altamont; bred to I'nimak; Twenty-third by Director, bred to Nutwood Wilkes; Mabel Berth by Reliance, bred to i'nimak: Mascot l'v Iran Alto, bred to I'nimak; Greggte by Steinway. bred t . . I'nimak; Leonet by Leo Wilkes, bred to I'nnnak PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE RULES. Not in the history of harness horse racing to rule in the West has there been such radical changes as are proposed for adoption by the American Trot- ting Association at its congress which is scheduled to convene at the Auditorium Hotel. December -1th. writes Palmer Clark. These changes are so numerous that I have only sufficient space to call attention to the more important. Of course, it should be borne in mind that these are but the suggestions of the committee on rules, whose business is to notify the 600 or more members of the proposed changes some thirty days before the congress, the same to be either adopted, amended or rejected by the delegates or the proxy holders at said congress. The most radical is probably the abrogation of rule 70, which provides that horses be driven out every heat, and the penalties for not so doing. The recommendation is that this rule be struck out entirely, which would give the drivers all the latitude for "laying up" heats they desire, provided same is not done with fraudulent intent to lose the race. Evi- dently in some measure to compensate for the abo- lition of the rule the following new rule shortening the distance has been recommended: Rule 106. In all heat races over the mile tracks sixty yards shall be the distance except when eight or more horses start in a heat; then eighty yards shall be the distance. In all heat races at a mile over half-mile tracks eighty yards shall be the dis- tance, except when six or more horses start in a heat; then 100 yards shall be the distance. Consideration oi these two changes co-jointly brings one to the same old conclusion and that i.s that any rules, and more especially the new rules as suggested, require three competent men in the stand that have sufficient intelligence to properly interpret them and sufficient backbone to enforce them. I am afraid, however, the omission of rule To will breed considerable trouble, for common sense offi- cials could be better left to put a liberal construction on the present rule; while shortening of the distance would be sufficient to mitigate against the evil of laying up." The clamor for shorter races has met with the com- mittee's approval by the adoption of new rules, which read as follows: Unless otherwise expressly stated in the published conditions, in all races of mile heats, best two-in- three. the race shall not be continued after the end of the third heat, and in all races of mile heats, best three-in-five, the race shall not be continued after the end of the fifth heat. In such cases the premiums shall be awarded in accordance with the position in the summary at the close of the last heat. All races of three-year-olds, where no distance or way of going is specified, shall be mile heats, two- in-three, and the race to end with the third heat, except in case of tie for first money, in which event it shall be optional with those tied whether the money shall be equally divided or a fourth heat trot- ted by the horses tying for first position. In all cases of tie for any money division other than first money the division -shall be equal. All races for two-year olds shall be mile heats, two heats to constitute a race. In case of tie for any division of the purse or stake, the money shall be equally divided. Racing of yearlings shall not be permitted. This seems to be a step in the right direction, though the provision in regard to three-year-olds, where a deciding heat is called for when horses are tied for first money at the end of the final heat, it seems to me could be applied in every case as bom- the most satisfactory. Limiting two-year-olds to two heats will undoubtedly prove unsatisfactory, and it seems plausible that if two-year-olds can go two heats they ought to be able to go three. Prohibiting the racing of yearlings is not likely to be contested by humane horsemen. Those who keep harping on the fact that the rules favor the associations as aginst campaigning b men will find considerable comfort in the (act that then have i n changes hat provide severe penalties for the members and their officers when they do not conform to the i uli Rule 13 has bees inded to n 3d ae follows: In all purses tiv , entries are n quired, and three to start, unless otherwise specified. An asso elation deviating from Hie above must specify how many entries ami starters an- requirei A both conditions musl be fulfilled or the race i- .iff. This is a good rule, hut there ought to vision that when th.- necessary number of entries is received, and tin- association notwithstanding de the race off. on proof of this fact, the purse ought to be award.-, i to those making the entries and the association be suspended until such purse is equally divided among those making the entries. The old rule providing that when the drivers ex- ceed twenty pounds overweight said announcement should be made from the stand has been cut out, very properly, as it was a dead letter anyway, the announcement never being made. The provision for stewards ol a circuit having cog- nizance of appeals is provided for but their finding is subject to further review by the hoard of appeals. The rule will be beneficial, however, as it will afford the appellant temporary relief during the racing season if he is entitled to sain. One rule is suggested that will meet with the hearty approval of most drivers, which reads as fol- lows: A driver or rider can not be suspended for non- payment of entrance, except when he is also the nominator or owner. More stringent rules are suggested for the getting of "time" records under the provisions of which, if properly enforced, the so-called "race" records in matches gotten up for the purpose of giving horses records will be impossible, and heavy fines will be imposed on associations violating these provisions. as well as the judges and timers who participate in such violations. Although some of the proposed rules have the ap- pearance of being set up for the purpose of being knocked down altogether, the most of them are in lie- line of progress, and the congress will undoubt- edly adopt those that portend to the best interests of the trotting turf. DEATH OF JOHN A. COLE. A COMMON DISEASE. The disease in question is called sand-crack, and is a cleft or fissure in the hoof beginning at the coronet and extending downwards, frequently the whole length of the wall. This condition must! how- ever, he differentiated from the cracks in the horn which have their beginning at the ground surface and extend upward, but do not involve the coronary band. The causes of the condition are several. Probably the principal one is the dry condition of the horn. This renders the structure more brittle and liable to crack on violent concussion. Another common cause is an injury to the coronet. With a brittle hoof such injury will cause a sand-crack, while where the horn is naturally elastic it will not crack so readily. The sudden evaporation of water from the horn which takes place when a horse is brought in from a moist pasture to a hot stable with a hard dry floor renders the horn extremely brittle and very liable to crack. Sand-crack usually makes its appearance by way of a very slight crack in the hoof. Lameness is present in severe cases which have been produced suddenly, or when the crack has slowly advanced and has been in existence for some time. This lame- ness is caused by the pinching, of the sensitive ami- nal by the crack as it opens and closes as the foot is in action. The treatment of the case consists in arresting all movement of the edges of the crack. If the crack is well open and any dirt or other foreign substance has got in. this must be removed before anything else is done and the whole crack washed out with an antiseptic. The edges of the crack must then be brought together and fixed immovably. There are many methods adopted for effecting this, but probably the one most easily applied by the smith is to attach a brass plate on the hoof directly over the crack, attaching it with small screws. The edges of the crack must, of course, be forced as near to- gether as possible before attaching the plate. A blister is also usually applied on the edges of the cracks before putting on the plate. Special attention is required in shoeing a foot af- fected with sand-crack. The shoe should be light and in case of toe crack should have two clips, one on either side of the crack, and at a slight distance from it. The horn directly under the crack should be cut out in a semi-circular fashion so as to remove all weight bearing at this point, and the entire foot must have a good solid bearing on the shoe. It is essential that the effected hoof be kept moist and elastic and any good hoof ointment which has this end in view is recommended. As the horn tubes of the foot are open on the under surface of the hoof, it will be found possible to apply the hoof ointment on a piece of waste or oakum and to keep this in place on the hoof bj means of a leather pad or any other method with which most smiths are more or i-quainted. — The American Blacksmith. John a Cole, one of the besl known residents oi nty. a noted hoi - ■ mil promlnenl rancher, died at his tamilj borne on West Second the c I a early - disease Wai tl -- i. tl Mr. Cole had been ill for more than a year. For si. me w.-eks past his liio had been despaired of, bul nut until tie- last minute was it known thai thi Ui Cole was known all o\.-r tin- county as "Abe," ami during his term of office and since that linn- had been one of the foremost oin . . For forty-eight rears, sine- the date of his birth. Mi Cole bad re Ided in San Bernardhii uniy. He torn mi Hi.- tamilj ranch In Old San Bi dino, where Mr:- her, still re- i.i- . At Needles ho was in the i ,s for some time, ami later returned t" San Bernardino, where in lxsT he accepted the nomination foi Sheriff on the Democratic ticket and was elected. In late years he had been engaged in raising and breeding fine lb- once owned Rancho Verde, above the Victor Narrows on the Mojave river, and later dis- ■ f it to Messrs. Sterling and Frost of Hod lands. As the best judge of horses in the county, Mr. Cole acquired a reputation all over the southern end of the state. He was president of the San Ber- nardino County Driving Club, and had raised Jerome Wilkes. Lady Alice. Adalanta, Gazelle, Betty Gentry and many other fine horses. Mr. < arried a number of years ago Miss Net- tie Waters, the daughter of the late .lames Waters, a pioneer, who survives her husband. He is also survived by his aged mother and five brothers — Councilman .1. A. Cole of San Bernardino. Hugh Henry Cole, .Joseph M. Cole and Artnur Edgar Cole of Mission, and Attorney Walter D. Cole of San Francisco. — Redlands Review. NEWS FROM THE NORTH. [Portland Rural Spirit. November 9.] .1. A. Jones has sent a lot of yctungsters by his stallion Captain Jones to Irvington track to winter. , . . Over $35,000 have been paid to Sherman county. Oregon, farmers for horses and mules the past two -a eeks * * * There will be a racing circuit formed in Southern Idaho next year and early closing stakes will be an- nounced soon. * * • Peter Costello of Spokane, owner of the stallion GSyr Falcon, died in that city recently. * * * A valley fair circuit is talked of next year, taking in the towns of Roseburg, Eugene. Albany and Salem. This would make a short ship circuit and purses and premiums would not have to be large on this account. * * • Red Skin 2:16% and Chico 2:14i~ are both in com- fortable winter quarters on Chas. Cleveland's farm near Gresham. They are owned by W. F. Watson, formerly of this city. * * * W. II. Wehrung has placed his filly Minwal, a full sister to Bill Frazier 2:14. in L. B. Lindsey's stable at Vancouver, Wash. This mare will be pointed for the C. & C. in IS"!' Mr. II. Olson, the well known dealer in boots and shoes of Haywards. has a fine big surrey horse for sale that is a bargain at the price. The horse is fine looker and elegantly bred, as he is by Nutwood Wilkes out of a mare by Chas. Derby. See advertisement. Among the horses sold at the Philadelphia sale October 25th, were Dan W. 2:1T>L. by Live Oak Hero, that brought $22t). and Ellert 2:11, by Stam- boul, that sold for $325. Both are California bred. The Los Angeles Harness Horse Association, whose meeting opens next week, will give a couple of run- ning races each afternoon. Drink Jackson '8 Napa Soda. It means health. Go to Victoria, B. C, and stop at the Hotel Driard. A dispatch from Spokane, dated November 8th, states: Efforts of bookmakers and horseowners to secure control of the Spokane interstate Fair were blocked at the annual meeting of the association toda> b> the adoption of an agreement whereby the principal stockholders pool their shares and place them in the hands of trustees, who will not permit the sale of any stock without the consent of all n bers of the pool. Although the Fair is in private hands, its charter specifies that it shall pay no divi- dends, all profits being utilized in improvements and the holding of fairs. A resolution providing for the enlargement of the half-mile track to twice that length was voted down on tie- theory that the public can see the raci i^re on a short track. It was decided to hold a two fair each year, the experiment having been cedentedly profitable. Gross (108,000; ti., ex- eeded those - by $30,000, but a surplus of $21."nii ,. treasury. George T. Crane was el ding Howell W. Peel, and John I elected second vice-president, - mell. Other officers were re-elected. THE llltEBDEH AND SPORTSMAN LSaturday, November 17, 1906. WILL BE A RACING CENTER. ABOUT GREAT MARES. AGE IN THE BROOD MARE. I'lu- Albanj Herald, published al Albany. Oregon, by Mr. C. A. Westgate, owner of that very hand- s stallion Noeturno 2:26, printed the following in its last week's issue: tsing of the Albany race course by S. S. Bai- ley means that Albany is to be the race horse center ..I' the Willamette valley. With the entire Coast to select from, Mr. Bailey chose the Albany course and has brought his string of steppers here to develop. "Admirers of horse flesh will now turn their at- t I'm i ion toward Albany, and one can now be enter- tained any day enjoying the companionship of blood- ed horses, and horses that have commanded the ap- plause of grandstands from Los Angeles to Mon- tana." Among the pacers of the Bailey string well known on the Coast is Oma A. At Los Angeles last fall Oma A. made a mark of 2:10% and she promises to lower than record in the future. Oma A. was sired by Dictatus and is eight years old. Another likely eight-year-old is Vinnie Mann, who also made a mile in 2:11% at Los Angeles last summer. Vinnie Mann made her first race last summer. She is by Alexis. A horse in which Mr. Bailey has much faith is Tidal Wave, a six-year-old stallion. Tida, Wave is by Nutwood Wilkes and at five years old made a mark of 2:09 at Los Angeles. Seattle, a three-year-old stallion by Stam B., is a likely colt. He won a race at Yakima this fall and took a record of 2:25. Doc Monday, a three-year-old gelding by Zombro, won the three-year-old race at Spokane in 2:27% this fall. Doc Monday had the race easy and could have lowered the time. Bessie L., a six-year-old black "mare by Montana Director, is the dam of the fastest yearling on the Pacific Coast. At two days over a year old this mare's colt was driven a quarter by Mosier in Los Angeles in 35 seconds, which is a 2:20 gait. Mill Rat, a four-year-old by Bozeman. and Zombro Netta, a three-year-old filly, are promising young trotters. J. E. Kirkl^pdir -one of the best developers on the Coast, is in diject charge of the Bailey horses, and Mr. Bailey himself is now here looking after im- provements and superintending the course generally. His proper^ interests are largely in Seattle, but Mr. Bailey will spend much of his time here. More pleasure is found by one of Mr. Bailey's disposition among his horses out at the track than in the bust- ling, money-mad city of Seattle. It is good fortune to Albany and to the horsemen's interest in this part of the valley that Mr. Bailey has leased the Albany race course. He would have purchased the entire Crawford tract, where the race course is located, had it been in shape to be deeded outright. As it is he has a five-year lease and plans many improvements. The track has been plowed up this fall. In Febru- ary it will be plowed again and as the weather opens up the spring it will be put in first-class condition. The stalls near the entrance that have suffered from disuse and neglect are being made anew or re- fitted. Near the grandstand forty or 50 more stalls will be put in order. An inside fence is to be built for the track and the track will be re-surveyed, making the length exactly one mile. The grand- stand will also be repaired or built anew, and Mr. Bailey has in contemplation the opening up of a new road by which the grandstand may be reached from the west as well as the east. The proposition will also be taken up with the townspeople of lay- ing a side-walk from town to the grandstand. While Mr. Bailey will have a string of horses at the track and in training the year round, it is not his purpose to use the course exclusively for his own horses. The Albany track with all its con- veniences will be open to any one desiring to train his horses. In fact, it will be his policy to offer conveniences and attractions as inducements for horsemen to bring their stables here. Mr. Bailey finds the soil of the Albany track peculiarly adapted to the development of young horses, and it is con- sidered what is known as a fast track. The soil, a mixture of sand and loam, is springy, is not only conductive to speed, but is adapted to the training of young horses as it does not sore them up. There will be race meetings arranged for the Albany course next season. BAKERSFIELD ASSOCIATION. The Hudnut Driving Association of Bakersfield met in the offices of Attorney E. L. Foster last Monday night for the purpose of electing the officers of the corporation and arranging for placing the stock of the association on the market. The certificate of in- corporation was received Thursday from Sacramento and the date thereon was October 22d. The officers elected were W. G. Lutz, president; Fred Gunther, vice-president; T. E. Klipstein, secre- tary, and the First National Bank, treasurer. The title and option on the Hudnut tract, which has been decided upon as the location for the race track, was turned over at the meeting. Of the capital stock, 20,000 shares, more than $7,000 w jrth has been purchased to date, and Monday a canvas of the horsemen will be inaugurated and attempt made to sell the remainder of the Work will start immediately and it is thought at the first meeting will be held either on Thanks- iving day or New Years. A great brood mare. This is an equivocal term thai may mean something or nothing. What con- stitutes a great brood mare? The Year Book makers class as great any mare that has produced two or more standard performers, regardless of the fact whether these performers had taken their rec- ords at a tin cup meeting or in a regular racing con- test; or whether one of them is a trotter with a rec- ord of 2:30 and the other a pacer with a record of 2:25. Ethelwyn is a great brood mare. She is the dam of Ethel's Pride 2:06%, Extasy 2:liy2, Impetu- ous 2:13 and three other trotters with standard rec- ords. Ethel's Pride won the Transylvania; Extasy won second money in the Kentucky Futurity the year Boralma won that rich purse, and Impetus won second money in the first division of the race. But this is not all. Each of the mares named won other important races before retiring from the turf. The fact that Ethelwyn produced three other trotters adds little to her greatness, and it is of no import- ance whatever that she also produced Ecstatic, the pacer, says Trivoli in the Stock Farm. A really great brood mare is one that produces great trotters. When one's mind reverts to Stemwinder do visions of Directina and Electrina flit athwart his brain? Not at all. He thinks only of Directum 2:05%, in his day one of the world's greatest trotters. Is any lustre added to the fame of Expectation by rea- son of the fact that she is the dam of Fruition 2:28%? Not in the least, but as the dam of Major Delmar she is famous throughout the United States. The dam of Mainsheet 2:05% has produced two trotters with standard records, but her greatness rests altogether with Mainsheet, a really great race horse. Bessie Huntington is a great brood mare be- cause she has produced two great trotters, Charley Herr 2:07 and Sister Colette 2:09%. Paronella's greatness would be secure even if she had produced no other trotter than Country Jay 2:10%, as true a race horse as ever lived; but she also is the dam of Nella Jay 2:14%, a Kentucky Futurity winner. Kentucky Todd 2:14%, winner of the first division of the Futurity, and two others. The Year Book com- pilers would not admit Earalma, dam of Boralma 2:07, to the great brood mare list till his full brother, Pan Michael, a pacer, took a standard record. By the way, this mare occupies a unique position. Pan Michael as a pacer added nothing to her renown, but now that he has also taken a trotting record of 2:13y4, she becomes really and truly a greater brood mare than if she had produced Boralma alone. The Baron Wilkes mare Jenny Hulse 2:27% is a greater brood mare than her dam, Jean, albeit the latter is the dam of two 2:30 performers, while Jenny Hulse is only credited with one, but that one is Lady Gail Hamilton 2:06%, a brilliant winner in her three-year- old form and the winner of two good races in 1906. Nut Boy has certainly thrust greatness upon his dam, the Smuggler mare, though the records do not show that she has ever produced any other standard per- former. The name Brilliant Shine is conspicuously absent from the list of great brood mares as publish- ed in the Year Book, and yet she is the dam of Bril- liant Girl 2:08%, the winner of several good races in 1906. How much of Nancy Lee's greatness is due to Nancy Stam, who took a tin cup record several years ago of 2:30? None. Who remembers Nancy Stam? Nobody. Nancy Lee is known everywhere as the dam of Nancy Hanks 2:04. "SAN JUAN.' This is the name of one of the grandest looking four-year-olds in California. A beautiful hay in color, smooth and perfectly proportioned, standing about sixteen hands and has as fine a head, shoulder, back loins and limbs as one could wish for. A glance at his breeding leaves little to be desired in the way of improvement in this respect. Sired by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16y2 (son of Guy Wilkes 2:15% and Lida W. 2:18% by Nutwood 2:18%), dam Prin- cess Mcn.inney by McKinney 2:11% (son of Alcyone 2:27 and Rosa Sprague by Gov. Sprague 2:20%), second dam Judy Fee by Pilot Prince 2:22% (son of Dexter Prince out of Emma Nutwood by Nutwood 2:18%), third dam Alice L„ sister to Mollie Patton 2:22% by Whippleton (son of Hambletonian Jr. and Lady Livingston by Gen. Taylor), fourth dam Napa, dam of Mollie Patton 2?28% by Naubuc 504 (son of Toronto Chief and Gypsy), fifth dam You Guess by Jack Hawkins Jr. San Juan was first handled as a two-year-old by J. W. Zibbell and showed quarters in 35% seconds. As a three-year-old he was driven a little more than two months and trotted a mile in 2:26%. He is abso- lutely sound and has a most courageous way of going. At Pleasanton, where he has been carefully worked lately, he can show a 2:10 clip, and the best judges of trotters there say he will get a marq of 2:10 this year. San Juan was bred by Prof. E. P. Heald and is about the best and most promising trotter for his age be has ever owned, and he has had some exceedingly fast and game ones. As a sire, San Juan should make a great name, as he represents the blood that has given us more 2:10 performers than any other. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jackson's Napii Soda. * It has been contended that the period of golden harvest in a brood mare's existence is from four to twelve years. It is also claimed that age makes bul little difference in the produce when a mare of maturity is bred to a mature stallion. Knowledge of blood lines and form is of more importance than age, says the Horseman. Miss Russell was five years old when, in 1870, she produced Nutwood 2:18%, a phenomenal sire of speed. Madam Temple was five when she produced, in 1845, our first fast trotter, Flora Temple 2:19%, and Sally Chorister was five when she produced, in 1868, Belle Brasfield 2:20, a member of the great brood mare band. Gretchen was six when she produced the demon trotter. Clingstone 2:14, and Lizzie Witherspoon was seven when she produced that game campaign mare, Fanny Witherspoon 2:16%, dam of two trotters in the list. Flora was eight years old when she produced St. Julien 2:11%, who divided honors at Rochester with Maud S., and Miss Russell was nine when she gave birth to Maud S. Enchantress was fifteen when she produced Harold, the sire of Maud S„ and Lady Abdallah was twelve when she was bred, in 1856, to the young horse, Alexander's Abdallah, and pro- duced the renowned Goldsmith Maid, who, at the age of seventeen, trotted to a record of 2:14. Dolly was four when she was bred to Alexander's Abdal- lah and produced Thorndale 2:22%, in 1865; was fourteen when she produced Onward to George Wilkes, and sixteen when she produced Director 2:17, to Dictator. Onward and Director far outrank Thorndale as sires of speed. Clara was ten when she produced Dexter 2:17%, in 1858, thirteen when she produced Dictator and twenty-four when she produced that fountain of speed, Alma. Blue Bonnet was twenty-two when she produced the celebrated race horse Loadstone, and Fashion raced continuous- ly until she was eleven and gave birth to her best colt. Dangerous, at the age of twenty-two. It is easy to multiply illustrations, but these are sufficient to show that the health, conformation and pedigree of parents are of more importance than age. Horses resemble men, some fade early, and others retain their vitality beyond the period fixed upon for de- cay. Care bestowed upon mother and foal is one of the best investments that the breeder can make. THEY NEVER QUIT. Joe Markey of the Horse Review hits a hulls-eye when he says: The drivers, many of them, quit every fall — "going into business for themselves," so they say. "The game has gone to h ." "No chance to make a dollar any more." "Me for the grocery business" — or, perhaps, brother-in-law is going to take the weary one into his factory. It seems a pity to see them go — but wait till the blue birds begin to gather ma- terial for their summer homes. Are they back again? Well, did you ever miss one when you made your spring visitation to the tracks? No chance. And Mr. Swipe — he, too, gets tired. He has led horses around a circle so long that he toes in with his right foot, but he has made up his mind to go braking on the railroad. His brother Bill is a con- ductor and has a nice home of his own — no more rubbing for Mr. Swipe — "To h with the game," says he. Just So. But along in April, when you go out to get the dope, he is the first individual vis- ible. He wears an apologetic grin, but presently volunteers the information that "he has rubbed a- many a good one, as you know, but this here one he's got now has showed him enough to make all the others look like hack horses." ENGLAND CLAIMS A MILE IN 1:32 1-5. The Racing Calendar, the official record of the turf in England, does not publish the time in which races are run, but the claim is made in that country that at least two horses have beaten the American record for one mile, Salvator's 1:35% over the straight course at Monmouth Park. The first horse to do this, it is alleged, was Caiman, a chestnut son of Locohatchee and Happy Day, which was foaled at the Rancocas Stud in New Jersey in 1896, and was sent to England as a yearling to become the property of Lord William Beresford and to win for him a number of important races. It is set up that in winning the Lingfield Park Stakes of $15,000, one mile straight over the grass course at Lingfield Pari:, July 13, 1900, with 128 pounds up, Caiman's time was 1:33 1-5. The other and the faster record for the mile is accredited to Bachelor's Button. As a three- year-old, with 102 pounds up, Bachelor's Button is said to have won the Castle Irwell Handicap at Man- chester, November 21, 1902. in 1:32 1-5, or 3 3-10 sec- onds faster than the American record. Edward Cor- rigan's Fancy Man, three years old, 94 pounds, is credited with making the English record for 1% miles, 2:03 1-5, in the Prince Edward Handicap at Manchester in 1901. The English record for five furlongs is said to be 56 2-5 seconds, made by Blue Diamond at Epsom in 1903. Also at Epsom in 1903, Sundridge. five years, 136 pounds, is said to have won six furlongs in 1: OS 4-5, and Royal River, five years; 10S pounds, seven furlongs in 1:21. Tlie Hotel Drianl, Victoria, B. C, is an ideal plaee to spriiil your summer vacation. It has been decided to call the new organization the American Association of Trotting Horse Breeders. California should be well represented in this new association. Saturday. November 17. 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ROD, GUN AND KENNEL * Conducted by J. X. DeWitt | GOSSIP FOR SPORTSMEN. Alaska a Great Game Country. No country in the world affords greater attraction for the hunter of big and small game than Alaska. From one end of the vast district to the other wild animals of every sort and description are found. Alaska has about all the popular game of the States and in addition has game found nowhere else. The great Northwest possession of Uncle Sam is alive with bird and beast of the forest and meadow. Driven north from the United States and Canada by the rapid advance of civilization wild game sought refuge in the wilderness of the north. But now man has again found the game, or descendants of the game which long years ago fled before the de- stroyer from the United States and Dominion country. With each year the news of Alaska's attractive- ness in game is spread broadcast all over the whole world. From every prominent country on the earth come sportsmen, seeking the new fields for game as yet unknown to them. Germany and England has contributed more than any other country, per- haps. That is when it comes to the plutocracy tak- ing part in sport. Rich men from both of these countries have traveled almost 10,000 miles in order tti have a summer's outing. And in Alaska they get it. Deer hunting, so popu- lar in the United States and other countries, is to be found in abundance in almost every portion of Alaska. Down in the southeastern section of the country, only a couple of days' run from Seattle, many sportsmen find pleasure. They like the southeastern Section for the reason that it is easily accessible and little or no pi eparations other than is needed for this country are necessitated. Prince of Wales Islands, situated on the 56th parallel and opposite Ketchikan, is one of the most popular hunting grounds in that section of the country. There are to be found deer, hear, fox. duck, grouse, partmigan and other smaller birds and beasts. Inland is also to be found the red deer. This af- fords a popular sport for the residents of Ketchikan, who have to go only a short way from the city to find themselves right in the midst of the animal's haunts. More adventurous spirits, seeking bigger forest, take canoes and paddle miles up the Stikeen river. For hundreds of miles this river runs inland, skirting towering, snow-capped mountains and finally, like the branches of a tree, dozens of smaller rivers and creeks stretch out in all directions further into the interior. There the Hudson Bay trading stations, from which yearly come hundreds of valuable pelts, are located. The great prize of the hunter in Alaska is the silver fox. To the pot hunter the only attraction is the value of the skin, occasioned by its rareness. To the sportsman its beauty and the fact that the animal is a rarity and not to be had by any except those who work, enhances the attraction of hunting for the animal. The silver fox is a species of the Ameri- can red fox. Juneau and the surrounding country also afford about the same attraction with gun and rod as dees Ketchikan. In both places mountain and salmon trout can be caught in large numbers. Hunting about Juneau is mostly confined to deer, bear and duck. Only nine miles north of Juneau there is one of the greatest duck countries to be found anywhere. Miles and miles of marsh, situated at the foot of Mendenhal glacier, afford a feeding ground for mal- lard, teal, canvasback and ail kinds of duck, while geese also wing their way to the same spot in the fall. Deserted prospectors' cabins afford shelter for the hunter, while skirting the big mash land are a number of mining camps and ranches, from which the hunter wishing to make a prolonged stay may replenish his larder. But the game for which sportsmen from foreign lands frequent Alaska is the moose. The king of the antlered herd is now mostly to be found far into the interior on both sides of the Dawson trail, be- tween that city and White Horse, and again over in the Copper River Valley. Nearer to Mt. McKinley. this beast is still more likely to be found. Recently a great forest fire drove many of the big beasts crashing through the forest east and north into the lower reaches of the Tanana valley or over into the westward into the Kuskokwim district. During the past four years one Gemian baron has visited Alaska each summer and has never yet failed to bring down as fine a head and antlers as was ever secured anywhere. Brown bear is also much sought by hunters. This is the only animal of that species that is not afraid of man and that will charge a hunter if disturbed while with its young. Black bear offer little sport. as the animal is more afraid of man than is a wild fowl. Along the glaciers and mountains in winter one of the most popular sports is that of hunting the mountain goat. This sport is also indulged in during the summer time. In all sections of Alaska there are glaciers easily accessible from the cities and people can spend a Sunday on the glaciers and be bach In the city the next morning. Mink, marten and innumerable tiny animals abound along the mountain creeks. Just back of tin- city of uneau, about a mile or more, minks and pine mar- tens have been bagged time and again. Taken al- together Alaska mighl well be said to be as prolific in game if not more so than almost any other countr} in i he world. Big Game in Montana. State Game Warden W. F. Scott of .Montana iu an interview stated: "The increase in big game this year has been phenomenal; in fact, it is thought to be greater than any increase in ten years. The cold rains last spring were severe on the feathered game, so that there is a noticeable falling off in the numbers of grouse, pheasants and chickens, but these will doubtless be able to recuperate themselves within another season, so that the loss will not be per- manently felt. Considering that the large game is so well maintaining itself. I consider that the con- dition of game, generally, in the State is better than it has been for a number of years." Concerning ducks, Mr. Scott could make no state- ment, as the year's flight has not yet begun, When asked if any new recommendations would be contained in his report to the next Legislature, Mr. Scott said: "The uniformity of our game laws has met with great success, and the system is recognized as the best in the United States. No recommendations will be necessary. As to fish, however, very likely an effort will be made to secure protection against the irrigation ditches, which have proven so disas- trous to the finny tribe by overflowing and leaving the fish to perish upon the fields and meadows. The Commission at Washington will no longer assign fish to streams that are unprotected by ditches, and the responsibility will be upon the State of requiring all irrigated farms to purchase, and put into opera- tion, at the mouth oi the ditches. Dr. Henschall's in- vitation of the paddle wheel, which continually striking against the water will keep the fish in the main channel. The machine can be secured and operated with slight expenses. This will probably be the only recommendation of any magnitude in my report to the next Legislature." Mr. Scott's report will be fashioned after the one made two years ago. It will serve as a book of reference for sportsmen, being illustrated and neatly designed. Game Comes High in Oregon. The protection of game in the State of Oregon is costing the people of that State in the neighbor- hood of $30,000 a year. This is probably many times the value of the game the people enjoy as a possible result of the system of protection which has proven so costly. Up to September 30th of the present year the expenditures from the special game fund for the protection of game aggregated $21,000. At the same rate for the remainder of the year the total of claims paid from that fund will be $28,000, to which must be added $1,700 as salary and expenses of the Came and i orestry Warden, making a total of $29,700 of visible expense of game protection. The greater part of the expense is for the per diem and traveling expenses of deputies, of whom there are about fifty, devoting their time and skill to the protection of wild game from the depredations of pot hunters. The deputies receive $2 per day and their actual expenses while on duty. The ex- penses usually run from $1 to $2 a day. Some of the deputies put in their entire time searching for violators of the game laws. Others have employment in private business and devote their s!>are time to the service of the State, charg- ing in their accounts only for such time as they spend in protecting game. Practically all of the $28,000 will go to the payment of deputies and their expense^. The snecial game fund is derived from the hunters' fees and fines collected from violators of the game laws. The license fees last year aggregated ii T.niHi and are expected this year to amount to $20,000. The remainder of the fund is derived from lines. The game law provides that the deputies and their expenses shall be paid from this fund and that the expenditures shall not exceed in amount the total of the fund. The fees charged for licenses are $1 for resi- dents of the State and $10 for non-residents. The fines vary from $5 to $50. The license law was enacted in 1905. Ducks Still Plentiful. The members of the Miller Gun Club, whose pre- serve is on Elkhorn slough, report thai ducks are still plentifut on their preserve and thai fine sport is promised for a long time. The club permits hunt- ing on Wednesdays, Saturdays and holidays only, a plan that is a good one, as it prevents the fowls from being disturbed every day. There are more sprig there at present than other kind of ducks. Domesticated Deer Not "Game Animals." hi sticated" venison is the latest problem to confront the game wardens ol Washington in the en- forcement of the game laws. An opinion given Game Warden H. Rief of King county, by Assistant attorney-General Robert K. Booth, holds that deer raised in captivity and thoroughly domesticated, may be slaughtered and offered for sale like any domes- fa " any time of the year and is not game as defined by the laws of the State. The ruling is in line with an opinion given by Attorney-General Atkinson that pheasants reared in captivity cease in be i^ame and are not subject i" the game laws of i be state. Tin- question arose through an open offer made by a Chehalis meat dealer to a Seattle cafe offer- ing quotations on "domestic" venison. In taking do- mesticated deei Prom the fold of wild game, Mr. Bootb urged caution upon the game wardens to secure ample proof that the venison offered was in truth domesticated. Salmon Take The Fly. The experience of Mr. Russell Homan, a Seattle sportsman, in the Olympic mountains whilst in the Quinialt river recently, tends to confirm the conten- tion of a few of our sportsmen that the Pacific Coast salmon will take the fly. The experience of Russell Homan, proprietor of the. Antlers, in the Olympic mountains, while fishing in tlie Quiniault river recently, tends to confirm the con- tention of a few sportsmen, notably Ed Comanche. editor of the Pacific Sportsman, that the salmon of the Pacific Coast will rise to the fly. ,\li. 1 Ionian put in the greater part of the summer camping at different points in the Olympic peninsula. He arrived in Seattle a few days ago on his return While camping on the wild and picturesque nniniauli Mr. Homan enjoyed what he describes as the finest fishing he ever had. He says that he killed four or five salmon, which averaged fifteen pounds each with the fly. They struck hard, and gave him a great battle. Dolly Varden trout were numerous and they, too, dispelled the commonly accepted idea that they will not take the fly. Two or three years ago a Chicago sportsman, who was fishing in the Skykomish river, which flows into Hood canal from the hub of the Olympics, reported that he hooked a monster Dolly Varden with a fly. The story aroused a heated dis- cussion, the consensus of opinion being that it was a very unusual occurrence, as the Dolly Varden lies close to the bottom of the stream and is inclined to he sluggish in comparison with the beautiful rain- bow trout. Northern Birds Were Early. Reports from up-country river men have been that thousands of ducks are in evidence in the sloughs and inland pools bordering upon the Sacramento river banks in the northern sections. Not only are the ducks noticed in large numbers on the over- flowing lands, but almost every steamer arriving from the up-river districts brings word that large flocks are seen on the river itself. I'usually the birds do not leave their northern haunts until driven out by cold weather or attracted by the warm rains of the lowlands. This year, how- ever, no real cold streaks have as yet been reported from the north, in fact, the severe weather seems to have held off. For this reason the presence of the water fowl in such large numbers and so early in the season has caused some little speculation as to the cause. As usual, the Indians in the up-country have come forward with their time-worn tradition. The early arrival of the ducks and coming as they have, by the thousands, can have but one meaning, they say. The early migration means "heap cold weather for the coming winter." They claim that the wily duck is sagacious beyond measure when it comes to fore- casting the seasons. They know instinctively of an early approach of a hard winter and unlike the chickadee of the north, which loses its head and is said, goes crazy upon the approach of a northern winter, the ducks leave their haunts and migrate for southern climes. This is the reason of the red man. Up-river men. however, give a different cause. They say that in their years of travel on the Sacramento they have noticed each year a steady increase in tbe i umber of ducks which at the close of the sea- sun do not return to their northern homes, but re main in the tule lands of the Sacramento river. These have been augmented by quite a few early arrivals ;.nd "bis. they say. accounts for the plenti- : s oi the game in the up-country. As further proof of their theory they claim that the i " i Qfi of the season this year was marked to ii< gree by the numbers of young birds which v, . , e i 1 1 led. These youngsters were those which «vere bred in the tule lands of the Sacramento. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson 'a Napa Striped Bass Hatchery. Pish Commissioner John Bermingham Jr. is mak- ing an effort, says a Vallejo paper, to obtain from Congress an appropriation for a large striped bass hatchery along the San Joaquin river at a point just above Antioch. Striped bass have become almost extinct 'through illegal fishing along the San Joaquin and lower Sacramento rivers and the batche poced by Bermingham would restore the w; What is the use of, a hatchery, when the • are not suppressed in their ex term it in fish '.' Possibly it would be the means oi more lisbin^ boats in the bu i THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 17. 1906. SPORTSMENS' CONVENTION AT MONTEREY. The California Game and Fish Protective Asso- ■: seventh annual convention at Monterey on Ui. :nli and 10th insts. was in point of attendance of delegates and enthusiasm one of the most successful and important meetings since the organization of the association. Anions rhe county fish and game protective or- ganizations and sportsmens' clubs represented by delegates were: The San Francisco Fly-Casting Club; Alameda, Fresno. Sierra. Sacramento. Siski- you. Santa Clara. Los Angeles and Riverside county F. and G. P. Associations. Loyalton. Dry Creek. Eiealdsburg, West Berkeley, Paso Robles, Clovis. Redwood City. Visalia. Mohawk Valley, Truckee. Selma, Madera. Kelseyville. Yreka, Salinas and Marysville F. and G. P. Associations: Santa Cruz Rod and Gun Club, Southern California Rod and Reel Club. Del Rev Gun Club. Recreation Gun Club (the three latter associations hailing from Los An- geles). Monterey Bay Fish and Game Protective Association, Stockton Anglers and Hunters Associa- tion, Grass Valley Sportsmen's Club, and the Cali- fornia Audubon Society. There were also a large attendance of individual members of the association. On Friday evening the T. A. Work opera house in Monterey was crowded with a large audience of ladies and gentlemen — and also an interested delega- tion of youths, sportsmen of the future. Mr. N. Otis, secretary of the Monterey Bay F. and G. P. A., presided as chairman of the meeting. The exercises began with an address of welcome by Mr. H. A. Greene of Monterey, on behalf of Mayor John- son. President H. T. Payne of the California Fish and Game Protective Association responded in an ad- dress, during which the objects and work of the as- sociation was explained. He alluded to the fish and game legislation already secured and the benefits acquired thereby and outlined the proposed policy of the association in an effort to have passed other remedial and necessary laws at the coming session of the State Legislature. Miss Lillian Scholer of Pacific Grove, who has a splendid contralto voice, rendered a vocal selection and was roundly applauded. Mr. W. R. Welch then read an interesting paper, "The Reason Why," in which the speaker outlined in a logical and pleasing way why men were sports- men. Incidentally he also reviewed the game pro- tection work carried on in California. Mr. Welch's paper was received with frequent applause from the large assemblage present. Proiessor H. H. Lawrence of Monterey followed with a baritone solo and also was vigorously ap- plauaed. Mr. A. R. Orr or Visalia was the next speaker and interspersing a most entertaining address on fish and game protection with several humorous stories he kept his audience in the best of good humor. Mr. H. C. Hall of Corte Madera then read an able paper entitled "Fish and Game and its Relations to Future Generations." The writer was thoroughly posted on his theme and made an eloquent piea for fairness and equity in fish and game affairs, for the future as well as the present, that was the means of arousing frequent bursts of applause from his hearers. Owing to the lateness of the hour the address of Mr. W. Scott Way of Pasadena, secretary of the California — udubon Society, was postponed and the meeting adjourned. On Saturday at 10:30 the convention met in the rooms of the Monterey Merchants' Association, a full house was present when President Payne called the meeting to order. After a few opening remarks, the appointment of a committee on credentials, committee on membership, etc., the meeting settled down to what proved one of the warmest meetings had in the career of the association. The president's report was the preliminary skir- mish to a battle royal, which developed when the executive committee's report was read. In both cases a most strenuous, but futile, effort was made to prevent these documents going on record with the association. President Payne's re- port follows: To the officers and members of the California Fish and Game Protective Association: Gentlemen — In obedience to the mandates of your constitution it becomes my duty to review the work of the fiscal year just closed and make such suggestions as may seem best calculated to further the game and fish interests of the State. On account of the withdrawal of the assistance of the State Board of Fish Commissioners in the work ot organization and the general education of the public in the value of the game and fish and the necessity of enforcing the laws enacted for their preservation. I am unable to report the usual increase in the number of local associations added to our roll of membership. Individual efforts, however, have added a few strong organizations to our roster. Among these are the Southern California Rod and Reel Association, with a membership of nearly three hundred, and the Recreation and the Del Rey Gun ''lulis of Los Angeles, two of the strongest organiz- ations of their kind in the State. The withdrawal of this assistance by the Board of Fish Commissioners, their constant neglect to en- force the protective laws, their endorsement of the repeal of the shrimp law; their advocacy of a bill to exempt the market hunter and game dealer from the provisions of the bag limit clause, should arouse every member of this association to renewed efforts and more determined activity in the work for which are organized. While the recent discharge of several of their rnosi efficient deputies was ill advised and a serious injury to the cause of game protection, we must recognize their adsolute right to dismiss any of their employees at will and whether such discharge be for real or fancied causes, it is still a right in- herent in the office to which they have been ap- pointed. But when they delegate the exclusive direc- tion of the affairs of that important State office to a man wholly unfitted by instinct and training, faith- less to his trust and a traitor to the cause of game protection, it then becomes the right and duty of this association to raise its voice in protest and de- mand that the affairs of that State office be admin- istered in accordance with the purposes for which the office was created and the people's money ap- propriated. Some action, therefore, should be taken at this session placing the association squarely on record as condemning the weak and time serving policy - of the board, which for the last two years has proved a positive detriment to the principle of game protection. At your last annual session I was directed to ap- point a committee on legislation to recommend to this meeting such amendments to the present laws as in their judgment seem necessary for the better protection of the game and fish. Such amendments should include the prohibition of the sale of ducks and the reduction of the bag limit to not more than thirty-five. It should also include a change in the assessing of the penalty making each bird and each fish a separate offense, in order that adequate fines may be imposed upon the violators of these laws. The re-enactment of the law placing a close season on shrimp should be strongly insisted upon and a close season placed upon striped bass. A law should be enacted imposing a license upon all persons who hunt and fish, as a just means of raising more money for the enforcement of the laws for their protec- tion. Finally, from the strange, illogical and revolution- ary position taken by the Board of Fish Commission- ers and their chief deputy at the last session of the Legislature, we can expect no assistance from that source in the passage of such laws. Some means, therefore, must be provided for the maintenance, at Sacramento, during the session, of a resolute and competent man to urge the passage of such laws, as well as to prevent the Board from passing certain measures advocated at the last session. Respectfully submitted, H. T. PAYNE, President. The matter above which referred to the Board of Fish Commissioners was a moving impulse for the Sacramento delegates to advise against its re- ception and filing by the association. During the discussion which followed Lieutenant Governor Al- den Anderson and others spoke pro and con, but the motion to accept and file the document finally prevailed by a large majority of votes. The report of Secretary E. A. Mocker, which was unanimously accepted, snowed a fair cash balance on hand, a list of 272 individual members of the association and a roster of S5 subordinate and affili- ated associations. The report of the executive committee was next read and submitted to the convention for acceptance and filing with the records. A motion made and seconded so to do developed a discussion that was of five hours' duration before an affirmative vote of 117 against 57 settled the matter. The report was as follows: We, your Executive Committee, respectfully re- port as follows: That many matters of importance pertaining to the protection of the game and fish of the State have been brought to the attention of this committee and, after due consideration, we submit the following resolution, and we recommend its adoption: Whereas, the attention of your Executive Com- mittee has been repeatedly called to the many and constant violations of the game and fish laws throughout the entire State of California, and the neglect and refusal of the State Board of Fish Com- missioners to enforce these laws, particularly the sale of wild game and game fish during close sea- son and the possession of more than the legal bag limit, thereby working serious injury to the fish and game of the State, therefore, be it Resolved, by the California Game and Fish Pro- tective Association, in regular meeting assembled, that the policy of the present Board of Fish Com- missioners is detrimental to the best interests of the game and fish and is diametrically opposed to the purpose for which this Board was created and the purposes for which the money of the taxpayers of the State has been and is being appropriated. Resolved, that the California Game and Fish Pro- tective Association do hereby emphatically disap- prove of the manner in which the State Board of Fish Commissioners is now being conducted. Resolved, that this Association declares for a Fish Commission composed of men whose fidelity in game and fish protection has never been question- ed, whose devotion to the enforcement of our laws will never tire, whose private interests will not pre- vent the necessary attention which the conduct of its affairs demands, and one that will recognize the assistance and support of the sportsmen of the State as a strong ally in the cause of game protection. Resolved, that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Association and a copy be sent to the Hon. James N. Gillett, Governor of the State of California. Signed. W. W. RICHARDS. A. M. BARKER, A. R. ORR. A. D. Ferguson of Fresno claimed that the report as submitted would prove to be of a disrupting in- fluence and urged its rejection in the interest of harmony. Lieutenant Governor Alden Anderson asked Dr. A. M. Barker, who read the report, what evidence, if any. the committee were ready to, or could, pro- duce, in support of the statements embodied in the report. Dr. Barker replied he had no evidence to sub- mit. This reply evoked a discussion, pro and con. of parliamentary law, during which Mr. Anderson. Frank D. Ryan. Lester Hinsdale, H. C. Hall. W. R. Mcintosh, A. D. Ferguson, H. T. Payne and others took part. The Sacramento and Fresno' delegates apparently being particularly desirous to have the report tabled. The situation that ensued finally merged into a storm center that brought out ex parte much of what could be taken in the nature of evidence to support the language of the report. Fish Commissioner W. E. Gerber signalized his first appearance at a meeting of the association by a lengthy speech explaining why. among other mat- ters, the Fish Commission had advocated taking the close season off shrimp. The speaker stated that for one thing he was actuated solely by a desire that the people at large could have shrimps to eat during the months formerly closed. The edible shrimps were, he claimed, taken in waters too deep for small fry, hence the destruction of the latter was not a vital matter. To prevent the Chinese from fishing where the small fry were to be found in millions the non-exportation of shrimp clause was enacted. This, he was led to believe, would obviate all objection to a continued open season on shrimp. The speaker stated that he and his col- leagues were actuated by motives that were for the general good. And in this deduction he was en- dorsed by the convention. He also detailed the facts, from the Commission standpoint, of the so- called Rowley case, the sale of seized deer hides by the Commission, etc., etc. The reason why the Commission could not stand sponsor for the non- sale of ducks legislation advocated, claiming that SO per cent of the people of the State would be an- tagonized, that, while personally in sympathy with the measure, it was deemed the wiser policy to go slow and await the proper time. Mr. Payne, calling Dr. Barker to the chair, then took the floor and following the precedent estab- lished by Mr. Gerber gave in detail a fund of infor- mation relative to past game legislation efforts and the acts of the Commission through its chief deputy, that was practically a "flying wedge" with which the formation of the opposition was crumbled, for it resulted in prompting various other speakers to make statements, in the main uncontroverted, that, from an argumentative or logical position, placed the chief deputy of the Commission in an unenviable light. After Mr. Payne concluded the meeting ad- journed for luncheon. At two o'clock the convention again convened and from then on until after 5 o'clock many delegates held the attention of the meeting. Walter R. Welch made a statement relative to matters connected with the shrimp law and shrimp fishermen, the seizure of trout and striped bass, the seizure and sale of deer hides. During his statement he asked and re- ceived corroboration on different points from ex- deputies J. Davis and J. C. Ingalls. Mr. Chas. H. Vogelsang addressed the meeting at length, going into very many explanatory details and emphatically insisted that his official acts, nor his motives, could not be impugned. His peroration to a man's good name and his own honesty of inten- tion and application was eloquent to a degree and was by some, with rather bad taste it might be said, thought to be a personal defense, the occasion for which was not apparent. Wm. Hoff Cook addressed the meeting, taking to a great extent, an ex parte stand. One of the prior speakers, it might have been Fish Commissioner Gerber, had referred to the efforts of a "smooth law- yer" in the formation of the Hunters' Transportation Company, a corporation composed of commission men who handled produce, dairy products, poultry and game. This corporation transported among other articles wild game and then sold the same to their customers. The wild game was kept in a place, ostensibly the office or storeroom of the trans- portation company. The ordinary commission goods handled were, of course, kept in another apartment, under the same roof it was claimed. The wild game was received and held in quantities far above the legal limit. This fact was admitted. In the dispo- sition of the game, the transportation company sold it to their customers as "commission men." In this dual capacity the limit clause of the law was evaded. It was explained that transportation companies were beyond the reach of the law — which was complied with technically, but broken in spirit. Mr. Vogel- sang placed the burden of responsibility, if any, in the sale of seized deer hides by the Commission, originally upon Mr. Cook, who some three or more years ago was the attorney for the Board of Fish Commissioners. The Fish Commission paid out of their own pockets a sum of money for a mistake in the seizure of trout. Mr. Vogelsang endeavored to place the responsibility of "plunking up" on Mr. Cook, who in explaining the situation, stated that the chief deputy's arbitratrary action was the cause of making the Commission "dig up" from their private funds. Mr. Cook's official connection with the Commission ceased upon the acceptance of his voluntary resignation. This was an admitted ll Saturday, November 17, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 fact by both Messrs. \V. W. Van Arsdale and W. E. Gerber and also by Mr. Vogelsang. Mr. Cook stated that the attorney for the Com- mission interests was responsible for the incorpora- tion of the transportation company. In reference to the deer hide sales he showed con- clusively that the first hides sold were "legal hides" and at that time could have been sold without criti- cism. When the subsequent sale of hides (some 200 or more in one lot) was made, he had no further connection with the Commission— and the hides had the evidence of sex removed. A condition of pos- session contrary to the mandatory language of the statute and a procedure that he emphatically de- clared would not have received his sanction as the legal adviser of the board. Mr. Cook claimed, and mentioned the names of his informants, that Mr. Vogelsang had stated that he was discharged from the employ of the Fish Commission for "being crooked." Mr. Vogelsang interrupted the speaker by a positive denial. District Attorney Fred Treat of Monterey arose and turning to Mr. Vogelsang with pointed index i.nger remarked: "You told me in the office of the Fish Commission that Mr. Cook was discharged for being crooked." There was silence for a few seconds in the meeting room — the situation was dramatic. Mr. Vogelsang did not reply. Some of the dele- gates had the bad taste to intimate that Vogelsang was caught fibbing, others were more charitable and attributed the contretemps to a lapse of mem- ory on the chief deputy's part. For he had shown at various times a versatile elasticity of memory — if he was dodging any issues. Among those who took part in the debate on the rtport were Fish Commissioner W. W. Van Arsdale, Dr. A. M. Barker, W. R. Mcintosh, H. C. Hall, A. R. Orr. Hon. H. W. Keller, Dr. Barr, E. A. Mocker and others. The meeting then adjourned until 7 o'clock p. m. The Legislative Committee's report was submitted at the evening session and after being threshed out in substance the following changes, amendments and new provisions of the laws for the protection of fish and game were accepted by the meeting, the same to be referred to a legislative committee and to be properly drawn up and submitted as a bill to the coming session of the State Legislature, viz: Open season on English or Wilson snipe from October 15 to February 15 — the same as ducks and other feathered game instead of to April 1st. This is a proposed change that will appeal more than favorably to every true sportsman. During March the birds are mating and in many localities are nest- ing by April 1st. A limit of 25 instead of 50 is advocated on ducks. Needless to say. whatever the merit, in a game pro- tection sense, this proposed cut down on the bag limit will be met with strong opposition. Particu- larly so by the Sacramento shooters. The open season on doves, it is claimed, begins too early (July 1st). The birds are still, at that time, nesting and mating in many sections. The change desired is to start the open season on September 1st and continue till February 15th. Some delegates advocated placing doves on the protected list of birds by reason of their economic value to the agricultural, orchard and vineyard in- terests, a fact that is now patent to those conver- sant with biological research and a condition that is a probability of the not remote future. The present deer season from August 1st to Oc- tober 15, to begin August 15 — two months open season. Ducks are to be added to the birds on the non- sale list. This proposed change will meet with stronger opposition than the cut down on the bag limit. The change is deemed necessary by reason of the rapacity and slaughter of the market hunter. The present provisions of the law seem inadequate against the machinations of game law evaders and violators. It is proposed to provide a penalty of $10 for each bird killed or in possession contrary to law. This system is in general vogue in many Eastern States, is effective and has been sustained by the courts. Protection for non-game birds, such as meadow larks, robins, etc., is advocated. The economic value of these birds is of sufficient importance to place them on the protected list. A clause in this pro- vision will place the nests and eggs of the birds listed also under protection. A close season on shrimp, the same months. May, June, July and August, as prevailed prior to the open season all the year. The edible shrimp are taken in deeper waters than are frequented by the fry of food fish, consequently four months of close season is deemed strictly in the line of protection for propagation. A closed season on striped bass, from February 15 to May 15, when the fish are spawning, is believed to be necessary to save this valuable food and game fish from extermination. By unanimous vote the sentiment of the conven- tion was for a license on the gun — a certain sum ($1) for a resident citizen, more ($10) for a non- resident citizen and a larger amount ($25) for every alien hunter. Hunters' licenses are in vogue in thirty-two States of the Union and are not only a source of much revenue to the fish and game pro- tection funds, but a safeguard against trespass, poaching and game law violators. The non-sale of all varieties of trout and the pos- session of trout less than six inches in length to be illegal. The season to begin on May 1 and close December 1, instead of from April 1 to Novem- ber 1. Report approved as amended above. Game Warden A. D. Ferguson of Fresno advocated placing a limit of 25 on black bass. He stated furth- er that the best black bass fishing grounds in the country were to be found in Fresno county. The Southern California Rod and Reel Club sub- mitted a communication in which the expediency of protecting shore fishes, particularly the varieties found in Southern California — yellowfins, croakers and surf fish, should be carried out. A non-sale pro- hibition was advocated and the legal method of cap- ture to be by hook and line. This measure is a protective one designed to stop the ravages of the net men. The California Rod and Gun Club of San Fran- cisco favored, by telegram, a limit of 25 birds daily on wild geese and the black or sea brant. The black brant is a bird to be found at comparatively few places along the California coast; it is a wary bird and a fine table fowl. A limit of 25 is a good move, despite the fact that very few hunters can get that number of black brant in a day. The 25 limit on the other varieties is not considered seri- ously by those who know their habits and are con- versant with present conditions, at that the sugges- tion is one of great value for the future. These birds will not always be so plentiful here. The pollution of the waters of this State by oil and other deleterious substances was considered by tue meeting. Various motions, with a view in end for the abeyance of the law violation were made. The present law is adequate, but the enforcement of the law has been, it was claimed, inadequate. These foregoing matters, secondary to the report of the legislative committee, were referred on mo- tion to that committee. Mr. Harry A. Greene, prompted by a communica- tion from and on behalf of Prof. Loeb of the Cali- fornia University, urged the association to take action to the effect that a preserve for shell fish and other marine life be created in Monterey Bay. Prof. Loeb is in charge of a laboratory established on the shores of Monterey Bay by the University of California. A portion of the bay. formerly pro- lific in desirable specimens of marine life, notably so the crustacean commonly known as the sea ur- chin, where heretofore, in an hour's time, there was secured as many of the best specimens from the bay waters as were needed for scientific research and experiment, is now, by reason of the raking of the bottom and shores by Japanese, so depleted of marine life that it is difficult to procure enough speci- mens for the work of the laboratory. The shell fish, and sea urchins particularly, are gathered for the curio shops of the world and if the present garner- ing of the salt water creatures continues on the same wholesale lines the now limited supply bids fair to soon be exhausted. On motion of the Mon- terey Bay F. and G. P. A. the matter was referred to the Legislative Committee. A communication from Mr. S. C. Hain was read, staating that "The Pinnacles," a tract of land em- bracing some 15,000 acres and located in San Benito and Monterey counties, had been declared and made a forest reservation. A request by Mr. Hain that action be taken to set aside this territory as a per- manent game reserve was also referred to the Legis- lative Committee. Mr. H. C. Hall submitted a resolution of far more importance than possibly may be credited to the subject at present. In substance, Mr. Hall advo- cated that as the opportunities to hunt and fish were gradually being narrowed down, so far as the majority of individuals were concerned, to circum- scribed zones and districts, the rising generation of boys — embryo sportsmen and lovers of nature, would be limited in their chances for acquiring the knowledge and experience necessary to become sportsmen, hunters, anglers and woodsmen, that a movement be inaugurated soliciting the good offices and endorsement of President Roosevelt in devoting certain lands, rivers and streams to the perpetual uses of hunting and fishing by the public at large — in other words, under certain restrictions and reg- ulations portions of the public domain should be set aside as open hunting and fishing grounds for the use of the commonwealth. The idea is a grand one and will appeal strongly to sportsmen, among whom there is no better nor more fair-minded rep- resentative that the Chief Executive of the United States. The resolution was referred, for proper action, to the Legislative Committee. On motion the president was directed to name a committee of three (including the chairman of the meeting) to select and submit to Governor Gillett the names of nine gentlemen, three each from the northern, middle and southern sections of this State. From this list the Governor will be respectfully re- quested to select a new Board of Fish Commission- ers. The committee consists of Hon. H. W. Keller, H. T. Payne and Wm. Hoff Cook. The officers elected for the ensuing year were: H. T. Payne of San Francisco, president; C. L. Powell of Pleasanton, Dr. I. W. Hayes of Grass Val- ley, A. S. Xicholls of Sierra City, Chase Littlejohn of Redwood City, and H. W. Keller of Los Angeles, vice presidents; E. A. Mocker of Capitola, secretary- treasurer. The Legislative Committee appointed is the fol- lowing: Hon. H. W. Keller, Dr. C. W. Hibbard, H. T. Payne. Jno. B. Hauer and A. R. Orr. The committee, who will prepare and frame the proposed bill to be submitted at the coming session of the Legislature, is composed of Hon. H. W. Kel- ler, Wm. Hoff Cook and H. T. Payne. The Executive Committee for the ensuing year is: Dr. C. W. Hibbard, W. W. Richards, Dr. A M. Barker. Frank H. Mayer and John H. Schumaeli. i The Commit tee on Membership appointed was: K A. Mocker, Robert H. Kelly and W. A. Correll. A fund of nearly $1000 was subscribed by various sportsmens' associations represented in about fif- teen minutes, for the purpose of defraying the ex- penses of the Legislative Committee and the asso- ciation's representative at Sacramento next Janu- ary. Los Angeles and Fresno each made strong bids for the next annual meeting. Hon. H. W. Keller spoke for his native city and W. R. Mcintosh was eloquent in behalf of the raisin district. Los An- geles won on the ballot. Fresno, without doubt, is in line for the gathering of the sportsmen two years hence. After a vote of thanks was tendered to the press, railroad officials and the Monterey Bay F. and G. P. A. for interest manifested and courtesies extended, brief remarks were made by President Payne and Secretary Mocker and then the meeting adjourned. On Sunday, the delegates and their ladies were the guests of the Monterey Bay Fish and Game Pro- tective Association. Rides in the vicinity of Mon- terey and a tour of the historic spots of the old town were a pleasing feature of the morning. A fish breakfast on the beach was a delightful closing of a very successful and pleasing convention. Much credit is due Harry A. Greene, Chas. R. Few, J. W. F. Fleming, Martin Birkes, J. L. Haetzer and other Monterey sportsmen for the pleasant time enjoyed by the visitors of the convention. Among those present at the convention were: Lieutenant Governor Alden Anderson. Fish Commis- sioner W. W. Van Arsdale, Fish Commissioner W. E. Gerber, Hon. H. W. Keller: Louis Herzog, Los Angeles: Wm. A. Correll, Riverside; W. Scott Way. Pasadena; Dr. Fred W. D'Evelyn, San Francisco; Dr. J. S. Wren and F. B. Sparks, Loyalton; Robert H. Kelly, H. D. Fagen, W. J. Keating, Game Warden Reed, Superintendent Shebley, Santa Cruz ; W. S. Lewis, Paso Robles; W. W. Richards. San Francisco; A. F. Lea, Kelseyville; W. R. Welch. Capitola; John Davis, San Francisco ; J. C. Ingalls. Santa Rosa ; Wm. Hoff Cook, Chas. H. Vogelsang, San Francisco; W. R. Mcintosh, A. D. Ferguson. Fresno; L. M. Colby, J. N. Cook, Mohawk V alley ; A. E. Doney, Yreka; Chase Littlejohn, Redwood City; Jno. Brandt, Sierra Valley; C. L. Powell, Earl Downing, Pleasanton; R. E. Cobb, R. E. L. Good. Clovis; A. R. Orr, Visalia; Game Warden Geo. Xeale, Lester J. Hinsdale. F. D. Ryan. Sacramento; A. N. Buell. Stockton; Dr. A. M. Barker. Frank E. Brockage, Dr. Miller, W. Xorris Plummer, J. B. Hermann, San Jose; L. P. Kelly. Healdsburg; Dr. J. H. Barr. Marysville; Frank Britton, J. Holliday, Capitola; H. C. Hall, Corte Madera; L. McDaniels, Templeton; A. D. Nicholls, Sierraville; Jas. Cuzner, A. F. Jones, Los Angeles ; Dr. Bassett, E. C. Aperson, Sunol ; J. Sub Johnson. T. A. Chatten. W. E. Wild, Visalia: F. B. Hilby, H. R. Greene, J. W. Fleming, Chas. R. Few. M. Birkes, J. H. Phillips. S. G. Clifford, J. L. Haetzer, Grant Towle, M. T. Read, R. E. L. Good, Geo. R. Hilby, E. L. Kelly, Monterey; Dr. I. W. Hayes. Grass Valley; J. X. DeWitt. Floyd Judah. San Francisco, and others. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Mrs. Geo. S. Shaner's Cocker Spaniel bitch Xan Patterson Price SI; 6 lor S5- Greatest liniment known for family use. All druggists sell it. Accept no substitute. The great book, "A Treatise on the Horse," free from druggists or Dr. B. J KENDALL CO , Enosburg Falls, Vt. Duck Season Is On! Get in and get your share First get your outfit of us Largest Line of Guns Cartridges and Supplies BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk Geo. W. Prescott, President Robt. T. Curtis, Secretary MONEY PAID AT THE WIRE SAN BERNARDIN0=RIVERSIDE COUNTIES Harness Horse Association Announce the Following Purses for the Meeting November 28, 29 and 30, 1906 Entries close Saturday Nov. 17 at 1 1 P.M. PURSES: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29. No. 1 — 2:19 Trot $400.00 No. 4 — 2:06 Pace $400.00 No. 2 — 2:40 Novelty Pace 400.00 No. 5 — 2:50 Novelty Trot 300.00 No. 3^2:15 Tret 400.00 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30. No. 6—2:18 Face S400.00 — No. 7 — 2 :09 Trot 400.00 CONDITIONS. National Association rules to govern, unless otherwise specified. Hobbles not barred on pacers. Mile heats. 3 in 5, except Nos. 2 and 5. No. 2 to be a four heat race. ?100.00 for each beat; every heat a race. Winner of each beat receives $100.00. and cannot start in succeeding heats. No. 5, three heat race, $100.00 for each heat; every heat a race. Winner of each heat receives $100.00 and cannot start in succeeding heats. No race longer than five heats. Money to be divided in accordance with summary at end of fifth beat. Entrance 5 per cent of purse; additional 5 per cent from money winners. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Horse distancing the field or any part thereof entitled to one money only. Association reserves the right to change order of program and to declare off or reopen any race not filling satisfactorily. Any entry, accompanied by 3 per cent of purse (2 per cent additional to start), entry will not be suspended for not starting, provided horse is de- clared out in writing on or before 7 o'clock P. M. day before race. Address all inquiries and entries to ROBT. T. CURTIS, Secretary, 223 Orange St., Redlands, Cal. Phones: Home 124 Sunset Main 33. REMEMBER— Entries close Saturday, November 17, at IIP. M. Saturday, November 17, 1SS06.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH. Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE C6r: Grove and Baker Sts., jn-i at tin Panhandle Entrance to Ooltlen Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Deyisadero Street Cars | Rest located and healthiesl stable hi San Kraticisco. Always a g I i tstei on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to car.- for and ext rcisepark roadsters and pr< pari hors.-s for track use. I.adies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by aulos or cars. San Francisco Riding; Club ANNEX FOR DRIVING HORSES. 55 Stalls on Ground Floor; 5 Exits. Perfect facilities for safety and the proper care of Horses. i OPEN FOR PUBLIC PATRONAGE. While this Stable is under the Man- agement of San Francisco Riding Club, it is not exclusive for the use of members. Apply for Further Information to SAN FRANCISCO RIDING CLUB, Seventh Avenue and C Street. San Francisco, CaL Awning and Tent Co. Ross McMahon AT THE OLD STAND Teamsters' Rain Goods. Bags, Tents, Awnings, Hammocks, Covers 73 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal. iHcKINNEY^Til World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before m ares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produc e a foal. Keep. $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the far mi. ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal f*n writing.) Quinns Oinrmenr Will Make A Horse Over; will pu t sound legs under him and 1 will save him from the cheap hawker and trader. It is the 1 standard cure for Spavins, Curbs. Splints, Windpuffs and all the various lumps and bunches of like kind. Keep it always on I I hand and you will be prepared when trouble comes. Leading | 1 horsemen everywhere know it and use ii. Mr. H. H. Clark, Frclonia. NT Y, writes: "The bottle of Qulnn's Ointment purchased (mm you about two years bro removed a curb a-ud thorough pin and did it for good. My horse's lep is as smooth as ever." Price $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists or sent by mail* Write tor circulars, testimonials, etc. W.B, EDDY & COMPANY, WHITEHALL, N. Y. 75 PER CENT °fallHorse^iners USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy —SOU) BY— W. A. Savre Sacramento, Cal. R. T. Frazier Pueblo, Galo. J. G. Read & Bro Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Naace Butte, Mont. A. A. Kraft Co Spokane, Wash. A. P. EToska Harness Co i&*t*??>ti ( 7~WK* \\X^. Taenia, Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle, Wash. ""nJriwtm i9 ' <-'* dodder Stockton, Cal. 5-w?.'£c. {ffnjpifB Ifwi Pkasanton, ' ';il. ^^"hSS^ KPtm W- '-• Topping S:i" Diego, i Mrfrnm Jepsen Saddlery Co. . .Los Angeles, Cal. C. A. Schweitzer Fresno, Cal. cAWPe^~ WAY II. Thornwaldson Fresno, Cal. I in.. McKi in mi ... .San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Francisco, Cal. Brydon Bros. Haruess Mfg. Co Los Angeles, Cal. Jas. B.Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 412 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. FOR SALE. Sidney stalliun beautiful bay in color, heavy mane and tail, stands 16 hands and weighs 1200. His dam was by Echo. He has an elegant disposition. Is a sure foal getter. His colts are noted for their style, linish and speed. This will make a splendid horse from which to sire good, useful, stylish stock. Will be sold at a bargain as owner has no time to devote to the care of a stal- lion. For price and further particulars address "H," this office. "HOW ARM SlK>l!THORNS"-QUlNTU HERD— 77 premiums. California State Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want. Howard Cattle Co., San BIG GAME '""^eyss- Mr.av -v a** *..■_# gun good— oils tng£er, lock, action perfectly — cuts out allresiJueof black or smokeless powder— keeps all metal parts bright and ftee from rust. Gen- Write to Washing- t. HIGH CLASS STALLION FOB SALE. The standard and registered four-year- oll stallion Our Bells 40.322, is offered for sale, as the owner's business requires ;ill his attention. Our Bells Is one of the best bred of the Electioneer family. ii- Is bj MonbeUe :._'::■, (aon of Mendo- cino 2 19% and the great brood mare Beautiful Bells); his dam is Maiden 13 !■■ Electi T, and she the dam of Marston C. 2:1 9 '■;. as a three-yea r old; second dam the fan s mare May Queen ■ bj Norman 25, that is the dam of Maj King 2:21%, sire of the great Bin- son 2 06%, el ' , third darn Jenny by Crockett's Arabian, she the dam also of King Almont .' l ' , . a producing sire; fourth dam bj Davy Crockett, and fifth dam by Whip. This stallion was bred at Palo Alto Stock Farm, and with six weeks' work has trotted a mile in 2:37. last quarter In 36% seconds. He is a fine looker, good size, and at the price the cheapest stallion in America. The price is $400. Address all communica- I ions to the owner GEO. B. DITTTJS, 1305 Q Streat, Sacramento. Handsome Two-Year- Old Stallion For Sale Sired by a speedy son of Cupid 2:18 (full brother to Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%'. etc.). dam Flossie by Cornelius (sire of several), son of Nut- wood and Jennie T. 2:26% by Echo; second dam sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- oughbred). This is one of the largest, handsomest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beauti- ful bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price 5275. Cheap for the money. Address SACRAMENTO STOCK FARM. 513 Devisadero St., San Francisco. Surrey Horse Wanted. Must lie 16.2 hands high, of good con- formation, sound, good looking, any color but gray, have no bad habits, not afraid of anything, and perfectly gentle for lady to drive. State price and where horse can be seen. Address F. W KELLEY. Breeder and Sportsman. 61 6 Golden Gate Ave.. San Francisco, Cal. FOB SALE. A gelding full 16 hands by Benton Boy 2:16, out of a mare by Billy Mat- thews, son of Geo. M. Patchen Jr.. sec- ond dam by Williamson's Belmont. This horse must he seen to be appreciated. Roads altogether at the trot, and will Show a 2:30 gait at that way of going. Has been a mile in 2:17, pacing. No straps or boots. Perfect acting horse evei y where, single or double. City broke and safe. Address W. A. MACK, Salinas, Cal. TOFFY 2:10 FOB SAI.E. No hoots or straps; 15.2 hands: very handsome chestnut gelding; guarantee I sound; city broke and safe for a lady. is ready to show you extreme s pee 1 1 al any time. If you want to ride in front on the speedway or safely about town, write to C. "WHITEHEAD, Salinas, Cal. FOB SALS. A fine, large eight -months-old horse colt, dark brown; natural pacer; has all the points of speed. Sired by Hal B. 2:24%; dam a well-bred mare. 2:40 at four years. Address 1198 W. 46th St., "Los Angeles, Cal. (University.) GBEAT MABE FOB SALE. Lady Shamrock 2:14% by Grover Clay. She is a beautiful bay in color, weighs about 1,000 pounds: sound; gentle, and can be driven by a lady with perfect safety. The first time she started in a race was at Woodland this year, where she paced a dead heat with Sir John S. in 2:14. She is a good prospect for 1907 and will be sold at a reasonable figure. For further particulars address ALFRED ABDALE, San Fablo, Cal. BULL TEBBIEBS. — Pure white, high class puppies for sale, Woodlawn Barcn, a classy individual and show winner. brother to the winner of first and spe- cials at Bull Terrier Breeders' Show a* Philadelphia (at which the best in the world were shown) at stud. Fee $16. , STILETTO KENNELS, 2447 Bussell Street, Berkeley, Cal. j At the fSf Tongues End STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME. C0MPHE55ED PURE 5ALT BRICKS. AND PATENT FEEDERS. No waste, no iteglectall convenience. Yourdrdlerlusit. Write us for the booh. BEIMONT STABIE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS Broohlyn. N.Y. Brood Mare For Sale, Electioneer-Patchen Rancho Calau, Mountain View, Cal. FOB SALE. Lenmetta 2:2514 over Vis -mile track. Standard and Registered. By Norcatur out of Arabelle bj i\ra besque, etc. Has speed enough \'*>v the - pee Iway, and a safe, pleasa nl ma i b on the road Square trotter; no i ts. Efghl years old and absolutely so I. \-.., full pari ii nl. us address Breeder and Sportsman. CONCORD RACE TBACK Concord, Centra Costa County, Cal. Having leased the above track wo have made arrangei ts to break and develop trotters and pacers. We have 86 box stalls and Will guarantee to keep i his track in perfeel order. The i Umatc is unsurpassed. Owners and trainersare cordially invited to visit this course As a winter track ''uncord is second to no other in California. Terms ver> rea sonable. F- M, HAMMETT and .1. K. i''i iSTER, Lessees. FOB SALE OB LEASE. The well known stallion Milbrae 2:16 % and his two brothers, Portola and Menlo Boy. Milbrae is a handsome seal brown, 16 hands high and weighs 1,190 lbs., a horse of excellent disposi- tion, splendid conformation and pos- sessed of great power and beauty. Mil- brae is sired by Prince Airlie. he by Guy Wilkes 2:15*4, great grand sire Geo. Wiles 2:22, first dam Fearless by Fallis 2:23, second dam Jean Perault by Signal. For further information ap- ply to F. H. McEvoy, Menlo Fark, Cal. HIGH GBADE BACE OB BROOD MABE AND FILLY FOB SALE. Athene 2:22 — Bay mare 6 years old by Dexter Prince, dam Athena 2:15 % by Electioneer. Record of 2:22 made at Woodland Breeders' Meeting, and with little training has much speed. In foal to Kinney L.ou. Also Lulu K. — Bay yearling filly by Kinney Lou. dam Athene. Entered in Pacific Breeders' Occident and Stanford Stakes. Is very promising. Inquire of Jno. S. Phippen, Trainer, May field, Cal., or A. Morris Fosdick, Owner, 1364 Estrella Ave.. Los Angeles. VETERINARY DENTISTRY [ra Barker Dalziel, formerly of 605 Golden 1 iiU Ave., is now permanently located at 620 Octavia St., San Francisco Between Fulton and Grove Sts. Every facility to give the besl ofprofes sional services to all cases of veterinary dentistry. Complicated cases treated successfully. Galls from out of town promptly respon- ds,I to. The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia St. San Francisco, Cal. Telephone Special 2074 AJJS0RBINE Cures Strained Puffy Ankles, Lymphangitis, Bruises ind Swellings, Lam e n e s s and Allays Pain Quickly withont Blistering, removing the hair, or laying the bone up- Pleasant to use. 82.00 per bottle, delivered with full dlrertkins. Book 5-C, free. ABSORBING. JR., for man- kind, 91.00 Bottle. Cures Strains, Hni it. Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele, Prostatitis, fcilla p»ln. W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth Street Springfield, Mass. For Salt- i>\ — Woodward, Clark & Co., Portland. Ore.; F. \V. Iirauin Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Western Wholesale Drug- Co., LOS Angeles, Cal.: Kirk, Geary & Co., Sacramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co., Seattle, Wash.; Spokane Drug Co., Spo- kane, Wash. „q C0PA/B4 CAPSULES Mm* KISTBIt SAXE & SON. 513 3i'd 1 'ik land, Cal.. Importers, Bred I' Dealers for past thirty years. AH ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep, Hog> class breeding stock. Corresponds licited. 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 17. 1906. BUY BEFORE THE ADVANCE A Splendid Investment for Quick Profits. Buy Now the stock of the PITTTBURG= MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah, Nevada. 100,000 Shares. Par value, $1.00 Fully Paid and Non=Assessable. Offered at 10 Cents a Share PROPERTY AND LOCATION. The most notable facts of the Company are that it owns proven gold and silver bearing land; not only is the ore there, but it is there in quantities, an apparently inexhaustible supply of pay ore. The Company owns the Gregory Group of five Claims situated in the famous MANHATTAN DISTRICT, and also has several claims in the LONE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT; both these Districts are the richest in the WORLD. The tunnels have been opened up on the Lone Mountain claims and indications point to striking large bodies of high grade ore carrying values in Gold and Silver. MINING HAS BUILT MANY GREAT FORTUNES Nothing so surely offers large returns as a good Mining Stock. Probably you do not realize how many people there are who are enjoying a regular income as a result from investing in mining Stocks. There are thousands of them, and they are largely those who bought their stock when the opportunity was first offered to secure shares at a low price before the Company had begun to pay dividends. Stocks of many mining companies have advanced from a few cents a share to prices ranging from $100 to $1,500 a share in value, and besides have paid back to the investors in dividends many hundred times what they first invested. Many of the companies are paying from 100 per cent to 1,000 per cent in dividends on the first price of the stock. To grasp this oppor- tunity and purchase stock in the PITTSBURG-MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY at 10 CENTS a share means success to you; and that means houses, good living, travel, education and social privileges for your children. If you do not grasp this opportunity and secure a good share of wealth you are likely to be classed as a failure. The proposition is in the hands of men whose ability and integrity cannot be questioned, and these men pledge themselves to see that each and every investor in the enterprise receives an equal division of the profits. Experts have examined the property, and it is the universal opinion that it has a wonderful future. ORGANIZATION The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, Capital stock of $1,000,000, divided into shares of the par value of $1.00 each; 400,- 000 shares are in the treasury which will be sold as required for developments from time to time. 10 CENTS PER SHARE, CASH OR INSTALLMENTS We want to impress upon you the fact that you don't have to be rich in order to become a shareholder in this splendid Company. The price of shares is only 10 cents and you can buy as few as one hundred (100) — $10.00 worth. If you are not in a position to pay cash for all the shares yoa desire to own we will accept a small payment down with the order, the remainder to be paid in five monthly installments. Suppose you want to invest $10.00 in this company; simply send us $2.50 with your order for 100 shares, and thereafter $1.50 per month for five months and the stock will be paid for. It's very easy — anyone can afford to do this. Almost every one has enough money in a year to buy themselves an interest in this Company, which would make them independent for life. Send in your order to-day. The following table will show you just how many shares your money will buy, the amount you send if you want to pay cash, and the plan for monthly payments: What Your Money Will Buy 100 shares $ 10.00 cash or $ 2.50 cash and $ 1.50 per month for 5 months 200 shares 20.00 cash or 5.00 cash and 3.00 per month for 5 months 300 shares 30.00 cash or 5.00 cash and 5.00 per month for 5 months 400 shares 40.00 cash or 5.00 cash and 7.00 per month for 5 months 500 shares 50.00 cash or 10.00 cash and 8.00 per month for 5 months 600 shares 60.00 cash or 10.00 cash and 10.00 per month for 5 months 800 shares 80.00 cash or 10.00 cash and 14.00 per month for 5 months 1,000 shares 100.00 cash or 20.00 cash and 16.00 per month for 5 months 2,000 shares 200.00 cash or 40.00 cash and 32.00 per month for 5 months 5,000 shares 500.00 cash or 100.00 cash and 80.00 per month for 5 months 10,000 shares 1,000.00 cash or 200.00 cash and 160.00 per month for 5 months In offering this stock we present it as a solid and safe investment, not a speculation. The resources of their properties and the amount of rich ore seems so inexhaustible that WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF THIS STOCK TO EVERY INVESTOR. MACK AY, MUNROE & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS Gold field. Nevada. Gentlemen: I hereby subscribe for shares (at 10c per share) of the Capital Stock of the PITTSBURG-MANHAT- TAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah (par value $1.00 per share) for which find enclosed $ Please issue stock in name of: Name (in full) Street and No City or Town State Yours truly, Signature Put Name of Your Paper Along this Line OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ROBERT M. WINTER (Land Trust Company, Pittsburg), President T. THOMER (Tonopah), Vice-President E. G. MINARD(Mine Owner and Operator, Tonopah), Secretary E. B. CUSHMAN (Cashier State Bank and Trust Co., Tonopah), Treasurer W. B. BARTHOLOMEW (Tonopah Goldfield Railroad Co., Tonopah), Director 100,000 shares of the above stock are now offered for public subscription at 10 Cents per Share. Mail application with remittance (check, draft, postoffice or express money order) today for the number of shares you desire. Certificates will be immediately forwarded on receipt of your letter. Address all Communications to Mackay,'Munroe & Co., BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nev. RELIABLE REPRESENTATIVES WANTED EVERYWHERE. Saturday, November 17, L906.] THE BREEDER AND SPOBTSlVTAfT . . . STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . KENTUCKY OWENSBOEO, MAY 24, 1906 WON BY MR. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON, 98 X 100 ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON, MAY 24, 1906 Won by MR. J. R. GRAHAM, 94 x 100 from 19-yards Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP— GRAND AMERICAN, 1905 Won by Mr. James T. Atkinson, — 99 x 100 from 18 yard mark. In this event 2 scores of 98, 5 of 97, and 4 of 96. All using the Peters Factory Loaded Shells THE CHOSEN AMMUNITION OF AMATEUR AND EXPERT. - Cincinnati, Ohio NEW YORK: 98 CHAMBERS ST., T. H. Keller, Mgr. The Peters Cartridge Company WE ARE NOW nDnxT IIN 0LJK l)UWIN vrLil> TOWN BRANCH STORE Sporting Goods, Guns, Ammunition OF ALL GRADES Tennis and Base Ball. Outing Boots and Shoes Good for Wet Weather and Down Town. Rubber Boots and Oiled Clothing. Palace Hardware, 638 Market Street Main Store and Office, 458 Golden Gate Ave.. San Francisco 1 Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies for sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St., Napa, Ca). ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm. Phillips Benicia BOSTON TERRIERS. — Dog puppies by Endcliffe Toby ex. Glenwood Belle. Well marked, cobby, sable brindle pups from $30 up, N. J. STEWART, Box 410, Monterey. Cal. HORSES TO WINTER. Am prepared lo winter horses at my track near San Leandro at reasonable rales. Will take such care ;i^ owner suggests and have good large box stalls at nights. One hour's ride from Oakland. Electric cars pass the door. GEO. T. ALGEO, San Lorenzo, Cat. MARE WANTED. By McKinney. Zombro, Kinney Lou, Greco. Searchlight or Nutwood Wilkes, not to exceed seven years old, brown, bay or black; sound, good size and handsome; trotter with or without rec- ord: standard and registered. Answer giving full particulars and lowest cash price. P. W. KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. HAL COLTS FOR SALE. High class youngsters by Hal B. 2:04%. Some of the finest lot and most promising colts and Allies on the Paci- fic Coast. Tou can make no mistake in getting representatives of the great Hal family, whether for the track or breeding purposes. For particulars ad- dress AUGUST ERICKSON, 26 North Third Street, Portland, Ore. SURREY HORSE FOR SAI.E. Very handsome chestnut gelding, five vears old. 17 hands high, weighs 1,250 pounds. Is one of the finest surrey horses in California. Very stylish, free goer, high-headed and bold looker, but very kind and gentle. Sound and all right in every way. Sired by Nutwood Wilkes, dam by Chas. Derby. Horse can be seen anv time at Haywards. Call on or address H. OLSEN, Shoe Dealer, opposite PoBtoffice, Haywards, Cal. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dalrv Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN. Fred Mast Surcessnr to Zibbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one block north of Chutes. A nice line of New Livery; Large, Clean Box Stalls. Special attention paid to boarding high-class horses. Work horses for any business for hire at all times. All kinds of country horses for sale. +£Jt* Registered D. S. Patent o(Ii» **^>» SPAVIN CURE DON'T DELAY Prepare Your Horse — Put Him in Condition — at Once if You Want Him Ready for Show Ring or Sale. OK" >. E. NICHOLSON, Stallions and Jacks. All Accidents at Owner's Risk. Olny, Montgomery Co., Md. I had a mare with bog spavin and wind-puffs. I used one bottle of "Save- the-Horse." It removed the bog spavin and wind puffs. I also used the horse while under treatment. I would recom- mend it. GEO. E. NICHOLSON*. Burlington, Iowa. The case on which I used "Save-the- Horse" was a bog spavin of six months' standing. I applied one-half of a bottle and the hnrk is now clean and sound. I think "Save-t he-Horse" fills a long- felt want. Very respectfully. WALTER C. MOORE. "SAVE - THE - HORSE". Permanently Cures Spavin, Ringbone (except Low), Curb, Thoroughpin. Splint. Shoe Boil. Wind Puff, Injured Tendons and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse works as usual. $5 PER BOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it. Send for a copv, booklet and letters on every kind of lameness. At druggists and dealers or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Formerly Troy. N. T. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Pacific Coast Aqt. Phone. Oakland 4152 J. 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Sporting Goods Fishing Tackle, Hardware, Cutlery 140 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, Cal. ITHACA GUNS THIS Illustration shows our No. 7 $300 list gun. It is impossible to show by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this grade of gun. It can only be appreciated after you have handled „__ and examined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or Whitworth Fluid Steet barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature can produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line, 17 grades, ranging in price from $17.75 net to $300 list. Ithaca Gun Company - - Ithaca, N. Pacific Coast Branch, 1346 Park St., Alameda, Cal. Empire Ballistite Dense Powder WINNER OF THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament results this last year has established its supremacy. BAtlER CO. 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Cal. ■!■ ■!' ■!■ ■!■ ■!■ '!■ ■;■ ■!■ •>** ■!■ ■!■ ■!■■!■ ■;■ ■!■ ■:■ ■!■ ■:-m^-» 45 Straight kills at Live Birds Mr. Woolfolk Henderson shooting THE PARKER GUN Won the Kentucky Live Bird Championship With 25 Straight At Louisville, Ky.. Sept. 30, and shooting through the entir programme for tlu- >idbyali~ ^m per bottle. Sold by a i i iJ ■ ugn im- i r W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall. N.Y. 'samBmmmmmmmmm Fred. H. Chase Co. LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEERS 478 Valencia St., San Francisco Announce For Tuesday Evening, December 4, 1906 At 8 O'clock P. M. Under Cover and by Electric Light, the GREATEST SALE OF iHE YEAR Complete Dispersal of all the Mares, Geldings, Colts and Fillies Belonging to APTOS STOCK FARM Among the Mares to be Sold are DIONE 2:07^ HULDA 2:08', VENUS II 2.\\% ZARINA 2:13^ And man)- other great mares, together with colts, fillies and geldings by CRESCEUS 2:02^ CUPID 2:18 DEXTER PRINCE APTOS WILKES and PRINCE HENRY This is the greatest opportunity to secure high-class trotting stock of royal breeding that has been offered to the public in years. Send for Catalogue. Horses at Yard December 2nd' FRED. H. CHASE CO. 478 Valencia St., near 16th, San Francisco CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIO IODOFORM GALL CURE For GALL BACKS and SHOUL- DERS, CRUPPER SORES and SAD- DLE GALLS there is none superior. The horse CAN BE WORKED AS USUAL. For BARBED WIRE CUTS, CALKS. SCRATCHES, Blood Poisoned SORES, ABRASIONS of the SKIN it has no equal. Its use will absolutely prevent Bluod Poisoning. In this respect there is no Gall Cure offered, which can justly even claim to be a competitor. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit of success, and notwith- standing -the fact that comparatively little has been done in the way of ad- vertising, the sales of 1900 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Cure preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL CURE OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is a quick and sure cure for those troublesome skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay up race horses. All Trainers Should Keep It in Their Stables PRICE:— 3 OZ. BOX 25c; 7 O Z. BOX 50c; 1 LB. BOX, 81.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse F oot Remedy in next issue of this paper) JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Mfrs., 412 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Sold by all Dealers in Harness and T urf Goods. If not in stock ask them to write any Jobber for it. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ §r**-»-*~^ AIR CUSHION No Lameness They fil I with air at each step. That's what breaks concussion. That's what prevents slipping. That's what keeps the foot healthy. That's what cures lameness. PADS NoSlipping ?|SEE THAT CUSHION? T Order through your horse-shoer | Revere Rubber Co f SOLE MANUFACTURE- 3 • Boston. San Francisco Saturday. November 24. 1906] TH E BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLET, Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postoffice. Terms— One Tear $3: Six Months $1.75; Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley. P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- cisco. California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. HARNESS RACING DATES. California. San Bernardino November 28-30 THE SALE OF TROTTING BRED STOCK from the famous Aptos Stock Farm, which is set for Tuesday evening. December 4th, at Fred H. Chase ." Co.'s new salesyard in this city, will bring to- gether prominent horsemen from all over the Coast. Mr. Chase states that he has never had such a de- mand for catalogues as the announcement of this sa.e has produced and this shows that breeders are interested in the fine stock which will be dispersed from this great farm during the evening of Decem- ber 4th. The catalogue accounts for thirty-iour head. . ifteen of these are three and four year olds by Cupid 2:18, Dexter Prince and Aptos Wilkes. There is also a bay three-year-old Ally by the great Cres- r-.-us ■l:«2ll. champion trotting stallion of the world, dam that great trotting mare Venus II. 2:11% by Cupid, own orother to Sidney Dillon, second dam the producing mare Lilly S. by Speculation, third dam Jenny, the dam of Hulda 2:08%. This is one of the best bred fillies in America. She is broken but has not been trained. Among the mares catalogued as brood mares because they have been bred, are several that are young enough and fast enough to race or use on the road. Dione 2:07%, one of the sweetest trotters ever foaled, is among them. Venus II. 2:11% is another, and Zarina 2:13% is another. Anyone who wants a good one to train rr driTe cm find one that will fill the bill at this sale and at his own price. If you have not received a ca alogue send to Fred H. Chase & Co., 478 Valencia street. for one. The sale will be in the evening by electric light in a covered pavilion, on the evening of De- cember 4th. WHEN P. T. BARNUM REMARKED "a sucker is born every minute" he vastly underestimated the output. One sucker a minute would mean sixty an hour, or only 1440 a day, which is evidently less than the supply. Any person who reads the al- leged "sporting" pages of the daily papers knows that the expenses incurred by the vast array of pro- pessional tipsters who advertise infallible dope on the races, cannot be met by the coin furnished by 1440 suckers. It would take an army of ten times that number to keep the game going in San Fran- cisco alone, so we are necessarily brought to the conclusion that Barnum's estimate, extravagant though it may nave been when made, is much too low to meet present conditions. If only 1440 suckers are born to-day it will not be long until the wise men who know all about the winners of to-morrow's races would be shy on clients, as the supply will naturally fall short of the demand. A sucker a minute may have supplied the market in Barnum's day, but it takes a sucker a second to keep the turf bureaus going at the present time. SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE COMING IN from all quarters to the stock of the San Jose Training and Driving Park Association, and there seems to be every prospect of sufficient being subscribed to en- able the directors to begin work on the new track and buildings by spring. Budd Doble has subscribed for a generous block of stock, and Messrs. Frank H. Burke, A. C. Eaton, H. A. Spencer. C. A. Hall, D. E. Nash. Edward Carey and other prominent citizens of Santa Clara county have all subscribed to the new enterprise. Horsemen generally should give this project their hearty support, as it will be of vast aid to the horse breeding industry of this State. ALLEN FARM. Pittsfield. Massachusetts, has our thanks for its catalogue of 1905. which is one of the most complete farm catalogues ever compiled. It is filled with statistical matter of the highest value to pedigree compilers and in its 212 pages there are many tables and facts that are not to be secured without much burning of the midnight oil and delving through volumes of records. William Russell Alien. founder and proprietor of this farm, is one of the leading breeders of trotters in the United States. His leading stallions are the great trotter Kremlin i 07 , and his pacing son Kavalli 2:07% at four years. The broodmares on the farm comprise many of the leading matrons in the country. RACING AT LOS ANGELES. THE HORSE SHOW opened in New York this week with a very large attendance and as much enthusiasm as ever. After the show is over the Old Glory sale will be held by the Fasig-Tipton Company and the outlook is for as good an average as has been received in recent years. About a thou- sand horses are disposed of every year at this great sale, a number that seems sufficient to overstock the market in any country, as all are trotting-bred and for use only on the road, track or breeding farm. Over a quarter of a million dollars will be paid for them by buyers during the sale. The vast- ness of the horse business in this country is not ap- preciated by those unacquainted with if. THE HORSE FAMINE is as great in Chicago at the present time as it is in San Francisco. The Breeders' Gazette says all the big teaming com- panies in Chicago are overcrowrded with work and never have an idle horse, while the big dry goods and other companies are using every horse they can accommodate in their stables, and not one of them has enough. And still they tell us the horse is passing. FRED H. CHASE ANNOUNCES for the evening of December 17th. a sale of nine broodmares, five yearlings and four weanlings, besides the stallions St. Avonicus and Galveston, all high class and well bred thoroughbreds, owned by the estate of Bart Cavanaugh. The same evening twelve head of thoroughbred yearlings consigned by Mr. John Maekay will be sold. JOHN MADDEN, the well known horse breeder of Kentucky, figures that it costs $250 to raise a thoroughbred foal until it is two years old. Many wealthy men who have engaged in the breeding of thoroughbreds would consider those figures "very conservative," but the average farmer would like to contract to raise a hundred two-year-olds for that price per head. THE PRICE GUESSED by the majority of horse- men that Sweet Marie 2:02 will bring at auction this month is $15,000. A few name a less price and some go as high as $50,000. California has produced no less than fifty-two 2:10 trotters, or nearly one-fifth of all the 2:10 trotters ever bred. The fastest trotter ever produced. Lou Dillon 1:58%, was bred at Santa Rosa Stock Farm in California, and Sweet Marie 2:02, the greatest of all race trotters, was foaled in the southern part of the State. The list of California bred 2:10 trot- ters is as follows: Lou Dillon 1:58%. Sweet Marie 2:02, John A. McKerron 2:"4%. Azote 2:04»4, Direc- tum 2:05%. George G. 2:05%, Dolly Dillon 2:06%. Dione 2:»7%. Monte Carlo 2:07'.. Zephyr 2:07%, Arion 2:»7%. Charley Mac 2:07%, Consuela S. ■; Kinnev Lou _:"7-,. Stanley Dillon 2 Aristo 2:08%. Directum Kelly 2:0S%. Janice 2:08%, Lisonjero 2:0S%. Sunol 2:08%. Brilliant Girl 2:08%, Charles Belden 2:08%, Derby Princess 2:08%. Eleata 2:08%, Hulda 2:08%, John Caldwell _■ Toggles 2:08%, Tuna 2:08%. Palo Alto 2:08%. Jas- per Avers 2:09. Judge Green 2:09, Lesa Wilkes 2:09, Hazel Kinney 2:09%, Idolita 2:09%. Mon- terey 2:09%, El Milagro 2:09%. Lady Mowry 2:09%. Doctor Leek 2:09%. James L. 2:"'."i„. Neeretta 09% The Roman 2 09% Coronado 2:09%, Direc- tum Lass 2:09%. Anaconda 2:'>r434, Ottinger 2:09%, Rowellan 2:09%. Athanio 2:10. Benton M. 2:10, Doc Book. 2:10. Ethel Downs 2:1". Little Albert 2:10, Surpol - 10. Zombro 2:11 now leads all California sires in the number of new standard performers this year. Helen Dare 2:14 trotting is the latest addition to his list. which has eight new performers for 1906. Frank E. Stone of Burlington. Wisconsin, is start- ing the horses al Los Angeles this week. Col. Stone officiated in the same capacity at the Phoenix. Ariz.. meeting this year and last with great satisfaction and is highly spoken of by the Los Angeles press. The Los Angeles Harness Horse Association opened a five days' meeting at Agricultural Park track last Tuesday. A full report of the meeting will not reach us until next week. As the Breeder and Sportsman goes to press Friday we can only give this week condensed summaries of the races of the first two days as follows: No racing was held Thursday owing to rain. 2:10 pace, purse $500 — The Donna, dn. m. by Athadon (DeRyder) 111 Welcome Mac. br. g. (Mabeni _• 5 - Victor Platte, b. g. I Fanning) 5 2 5 Delilah, b. m. (Delaneyl 3 6 3 It., b. m. iQuinnt 4 3 6 Spill, b. g. (Garrity) 6 4 4 Time— 2:10%. 2:10%, 2:09%. trot, purse $500— Helen Dare, br. m. by Zombro (Beckers) . . 1 1 1 Era. b. m. (Williams) 2 2 2 Golden Nut. ch. h. i Durfee) 3 3 3 Claval, b. g. (Murphy) 4 d The Blonde, ch. m. I Mabeni d Time— 2:14%. 2:14. 2:15. Trotting — Owvnex, b. s. (Durfee), to beat 2:30. Time. 2:22% Trotting — Irene S.. ch. f. (Durfee). to beat 2:30%. Pacing — Gladys M.. ch. m. (Durfee), to beat Time. 2:19. I 5 pace, purse $500 — Mollie Button, b. m. by Alex. Button (Miz- ner) 1 1 1 Rockaway. s. g. (Pounder) 2 2 5 Wandering Boy. b. s. (E. B. Kent) 3 6 2 Norda, b. m. (G. W. Bennell) 6 3 3 Lillian S.. bl. m. (Axe- B. Kent) 5 4 4 Birdie Black, b. m. (Murphy) 4 5 6 Time— 2:16, 2:14, 2:17. Trot, match race — Wickie Wickie. g. g. (Durfee) 1 1 Nealv W„ ch. m. ( Mahen) 2 w Time— 2:27. 2:26%. 2:15 trot, purse $500— Queer Knight, b. g. by Knight (Williams) 111 Burnut. b. g. (Durfee) 4 2 2 Holloway. b. g. (Miznen 2 3 3 Zombowyette. b. m. (Beckers) 3 4 4 Neregard, br. m. ( Brooks t 5 5 5 Time— 2:16%, 2:15%, 2:15%. F. W. Perkins of Oakland, who owns that fine looking and royally bred stallion Athamax 2:22% by Athadon. went up to Davisville. Yolo county, last week to take a look at his horse which is now under lease to S. W. Lillard of that place, and while there inspected several weanlings by Athamax. He says they are "just simply fine." Mr. Warren Pugh has one foaled March 17th that is a beauty and has already broken him to harness. He hooked him to a cart just to show Mr. Perkins he was a trotter and the youngster stepped out at a four-minute gait. He is out of a fine looking mare by Falrose that can go along some too. A chestnut colt perfectly formed is also broken to cart. Mr. Lillard took Mr. Perkins to several places where Athamax weanlings were owned, and every owner thought he had the best colt on earth. Perkins says he saw more good horses on the streets of Davisville and )n the roads in that vicinity than he ever saw in one section, and the people there treated him just like he was home folks and he thinks they are about right, which they surely are. His two-year-old colt by Athamax reeled off a mile in 2:25 very easily the other day and he was then turned out, as that was considered good enough for 1906. The American Horse Breeder, whose editor-in- chief. S. W. Parlin. has certainly earned the right to be called "Defender of the Faith in a Thorough- bred Cross," never misses an opportunity to call at- tention to the lines of hot blood in a successful per- former on the track or in the stud. Some writers who do not argue with Brother Parlin accuse him of being a thoroughbred "fan." but if they would quit abusing him and devote their time to furnish- ing as much evidence for their side of the case as he does for his. the great jury of breeders would be assisted in arriving at an earlier and a more satis- factory verdict. Here is one of Editor Parlin's bits of testimony to substantiate his side of the case: "Direct 2:05% and Directum 2:05% are a long ways ahead of any other of the sons of Director 2:17 as sires of standard record makers. Direct is four years older than Directum. He is now credited with thirty-three trotters and thirty-nine pacers with standard records. Directum is the sire of twenty-six trotters and seven pacers in the standard list. The dam of Direct was Echora 2:23% by Echo, a son of Rysdyk's Hambletonion, and his second dam was by Jack Hawkins, a thoroughbred son of Boston. The dam of Directum was Stemwinder 2:31 by Ven- ture 2:27%. a running bred son of Williamson's Bel- mont, and his second dam was by Bennett's St. Lawrence. It will be observed that both Direct and Directum inherited a near thoroughbred cross from their dams." ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. C. F. Green. San Jose. Cal.- I id by De Prince out of Jouyette by Nutwood is si: registered. His number is 20563. He w L. U. Shippee of Stockton, passed to Dan Mc and thence to Clifton E. Mayne. El Cajon ' THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN | NOTES AND NEWS g Dion. great race mare by Eros, son of Electioneer, dam Gracie S. 2:22 by Speculation, sec- ond dam Jennie, dam of Hulda 2:0S1i. etc.. by Bull Pup. tbird dam by Williamson's Belmont, Who will buy her at the Aptos sale, and what price will he pay? She is worth a lot of money as a brood- mare and is one of the greatest road mares in Cali- fornia. It is announced that Siliko 131 2:11% is to be especially fitted for the Transylvania next year. It is the ambition of his owner to duplicate the feat accomplished by Boralma 2:07 that as yet is the borse to win both the jventucky Futurity and Transylvania Stake in successive years. Here is good breeding: A filly by Cupid 2: IS, own brother to Sidney Dillon, dam Sen Sen 2:28 by Dexter Prince, second dam by Director, third dam by Speculation, fourth dam old Ashcat by Ham- bletonian 10. and fifth dam by Black Hawk 24. She is good enough to train for the races, or start a stock farm with. She is to be sold at Aptos Farm sale, December 4th. Prince Henry, the five-year-old stallion to which some of the best mares on Aptos Farm have been stinted this year, is a grand looking chestnut horse by Dexter Prince, dam Galata (dam of Zambia 2:14%) bv Stamboul. second dam Jenny, dam of Hulda 2:08%, etc., by Bull Pup. Ed Parker, formerly of Pleasanton, where he trained many of the Rey Directs, is now at Irvington track, Portland, where he has charge of the stallion Capt. Jones and sis of his get, including Lady Jones 2:16% and Bessie Jones 2:17%. The Rural Spirit says that .$5,000 will be offered next season somewhere on the North Pacific Circuit for a harness race. This is good news and will be pleasant reading to all horsemen. Webster Kincaid advertises in the Rural Spirit that he wants to buy a dozen standard-bred mares. His address is Eugene, Oregon, and he owns the stallion Lovelace 2:20. Mr. F. M. Douglas, president of the Los Angeles National Bank of Commerce, recently went East to attend the Bankers' Convention, and while there bought ten fine Missouri saddle horses. Three of these horses are for his own use, the others being purchased for friends who like to ride a good one. The well known stallion Saraway, own brother to Chas. Derby 2:20, Klatawah 2:05% and others, died at Florence, Fremont county, Colorado, last week. Saraway was bred at Oakwood Park Stock Farm and was foaled in 1SSS, consequently was eighteen years old. He has sired Winfield Stratton 2:05% and five more in the list At the recent Chicago horse show first prize in class 1, trotters' breeding classes, stallion three years old or over, went to McNaught 37375. McNaught is by Mr. A. H. Parker's Alliewood 2:09%, that is proving a successful sire of race winners, as well as blue ribbon winners in the show ring. The dam of McNaught was by Pancoast 2:21%, second dam by Lyle Wilkes. Trainer Lon McDonald purchased last week of Mart Demarest the unmarked four-year-old gelding Hidalgo by Warren C. 2:11%. The youngster, it will be remembered, stepped a mile and repeated in the neighborhood of 2:06 at Lexington. He has a right to be fast, for he comes of a champion family, his grandsire being also the grandsire of Prince Alert 1:59%. The gelding is now quartered at Readville but will join the balance of the string at Selma in January. The Bingen family won $31,325 on the Grand Cir- cuit and at Lexington this year. If the system of handicap racing practiced in Europe were in vogue in this country such trotters as Major Delmar 1:59% and Sweet Marie 2:02 would be worth something for racing purposes. [Saturday, November 24. 1906 About 6,000 people turned out each day to see the sights at the Arizona Territorial Fair at Phoenix last week. A few dollars spent on each horse consigned to the sale ring in putting him in condition to show to the best advantage will prove a profitable in- vestment. Have the animals well mannered, fat, sleek and well groomed. There are many California horsemen who are now wishing they had the money to buy Sweet Marie next week. Bon Voyage 2:12% will be placed in the stud at Pleasanton in the spring and will probably not be raced until 1S9S. The President's wife recently chrysanthemum the Lou Dillon. named a new The two carloads of trotting bred horses which were shipped from Rancho del Paso to Kentucky last week are to be sold at auction in New York along with all the trotters on Mr. Haggin's Ken- tucky farm. Del Norte 2:08 has six new standard performers this year. This makes his list total fourteen. He is now owned by F. M. Barrows, Walla Walla. In 1S9S Nancy Hanks 2:04 was bred to the thoroughbred stallion, imported Meddler. In 1899 she foaled a filly which was named Princess Monaco. This mare was bred to Peter the Great and pro- duced the filly Vanitza, which this year took a two-year-old trotting record of 2:29%. This gives Nancy Hanks four in the list, the other three being Admiral Dewey 2:04%, Lord Roberts 2:07% and Markala 2:18%. The new standard trotter Dextermont 2:20% is by Dexter Prince, out of Wildmont 2:27% by Pied- mont, second dam Wildflower 2:21 by Electioneer. Hettie Case, the dam of Fereno 2:05%, will be bred to the Futurity winner Siliko 2:11% in the spring. Red Prophet 2:29%, one of the new standard trot- ters of 1906, is fifteen years old. He is by Cali- fornia, son of Sultan. Seth Griffin, the famous builder of trotting track, is dead. He was eighty years of age and a native of New York. The fastest pair of trotters ever driven together on the roads is now to be seen on the New York speedway, where Knap McCarthy takes frequent drives behind Oro 2:05% and Norman B. 2:06%. It is said James Gatcomb brought all his horses to Los Angeles along with Audubon Boy 1:59% and Grance Bond 2:09% and that he may conclude to make this State his permanent residence. Audubon Boy is to start at San Bernardino on Thanksgiving day to lower the State pacing record of 2:03% made by John R. Gentry at Los Angeles some years ago. He is to get $500 if he wins and nothing if he loses. The California State Agricultural Society has asked for bids for plowing and preparing for grass several acres in Agricultural Park, Secramento, and also bids for a new cattle barn. In eleven starts down the line this season Mack Mack was never behind the money. Ann Direct, the M. and M. winner, is a record holder. Just a dozen times this year she failed to " portion of the purse. by Directly 2:03% is, by the offi- cial records, the fastest three-year-old trotting filly year 1906. Seattle is arranging for a horse show, and many beautiful cups and prizes are offered. King Entertainer, the stallion Chas. DeRyder will place in the stud at Pleasanton, won a good race at the Phoenix meeting last week. :- been established that the horse can re- : a period cf two or three years the rough hearing it without see- ite scuree. The town of Suisun has licensed pool rooms and placed a tax of $150 per quarter on them. Bystander 2:08 by Zolock, won at Phoenix, Ariz- ona, on Tuesday of last week — best time 2:12%. The director of the State Agricultural Experiment Station at Pullman, Wash., has under consideration an experiment in the feeding of wheat to work horses. Feeding experiments conducted there for the past ten years have shown in the case of cattle and hogs that wheat as a feed yields the best results of any of the cereals. A chemical analysis of wheat shows a very high percentage of nutritive value. The world has been drifting to wheat as the great bread food for man, even the most immovable of the older nations gradu- ally discarding rye and barley as bread foods for wheat. Copa de Oro, a four-year-old pacing stallion by Nutwood Wilkes, is credited with a half in 59% seconds and a mile in 2:09 at Los Angeles last week, Mrs. N. Boufillio is the colt's owner. Coronado 2:09% by McKinney was given a three- heat work-out at Los Angeles last week and nego- tiated the miles in 2:09%, 2:10 and 2:10%. Claude Jones McKinney's trotter, Carlokin 2:20%, as a three-year-old worked a mile in 2:11% at Los Angeles last week, driven by W. G. Durfee. Helen Norte 2:09%, that raced through the Grand Circuit without winning, finally had first money placed to her credit at the Arizona Territorial Fair last week. She won the last three heats of her race in 2:11%. 2:10% and 2:11. after Grace Bond had won two heats in 2:10% and 2:10. The Cali- fornia gelding Dr. Frasse took third money. Audubon Boy 1:59% negotiated a mile in 2:02 over the Phoenix, Arizona, track last week. The seven-months-old filly Zoe, sired by Zombro out of Luah by Secretary, is said to be one of the handsomest pieces of horse flesh in the State. She is owned by E. D. Waffee of Santa Ana. Baldv, the Cupid 2: IS gelding owned by A. B. Spreckels, that James Thompson took East this vear, paced a mile in 2:07% in a race and at that did not win. Baldy is out of Gracie S. 2:22 by Speculation that has also produced Dione 2:07% and Belle Dawson 2:16%. The Hawaiian Jockey Club will hold a day of racing at the Honolulu track on New Year's Day. The program will open at 10 a. m. and continue all day. Running, trotting and pacing races for horses, foot races for men and swimming races for boys and girls will be the main features of the day's sport. Frank Turner of Santa Rosa Stock Farm has nominated his great brood mare Lou Milton (dam of Lou Dillon 1:58%, etc.) in the Breeders' Futurity for the foals of mares bred in 1906. Lou Milton was bred to a jack this year, and it is probably the only case on record where a prospective mule foal has been entered in a stake. Turner says he don't think the mule will be able to win, but he is certain he won't be the slowest of all those en- tered. Mrs. James Butler, wife of the well known pro- prietor of East View Farm, died at the family resi- dence in New York City on November 6th from rheumatism of the heart. Captain Jerrell, Port Hope. Ont, has recently pur- chased the stallion King Sable by Sable Wilkes (3) 2:18 out of Atlanta, the dam of Alix 2:03% by At- torney, and will place him in the stud. J N. Anderson of Salinas, owner of Norah D. by Del Sur, dam of Delia Derby, winner of this year's Breeders' Futurity and Occident Stake, visited Pleasanton last Saturday and while there booked Norah D. to the grand young stallion Bon Voyage 2:12%. Col Isaac R. Sherwood of Toledo, Ohio, owner of that excellent trotting horse journal, the Ameri- can Sportsman of Cleveland. Ohio, was elected to represent the Ninth Ohio district in Congress at the election of Nov. 6th. Jas. Thompson is back at Pleasanton, and is getting ready to begin work on several horses, trotters and pacers, that are afflicted with the speed disease. No California trainer has the knack of keeping horses sound and in condition, better than •Jeems.'' The members of his string always look well and act well. There is an almost unanimous determination on the part of owners and trainers in California who have grown tired of training horses for two or three meetings, to refuse making entries hereafter unless at least a half dozen meetings are assured and pro- grams announced early in the year. Mr S Siljan of San Jose has removed his horses and his residence to Pleasanton for the winter. Rose Kenney bv Mambrino Messenger is not only the grandam of McKinney 2:11%, but she is also the grandam of Leland Stanford 2:24%, sire of Kindest Kind 2:13%, Ida Stanford 2:27%, Kitty Stanford 2:27% and Waska Wee 2:23. Rose Kenny- was also the dam of Messenger Chief, sire of 14 trotters, 2 pacers, 6 sires of 11 trotters and 3 pacers and 22 dams of 15 trotters and 16 pacers. She is not in the great brood mare table because none of her sons or daughters have a standard record. Drink <>ack5on!& iNapa Soda. It means ileal th. Helen Dare, the Zombro mare, won her race at Phoenix in straight heats, the fastest in 2:16%. The rubber hoof pads made by the Revere Rub- ber Company are said by horsemen who have given them a trial to be the best thing of the kind ever invented. There is no slipping by a horse wearing them and they actually cure many kinds of lame- ness. See the advertisement in this issue. Saturday, November 2 4. 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN LOTTA AND NUTBOY. [Prom the Boston Globe.] The horse racing season which is now passing has once more brought into the glare of publicity a brother and a sister on whom the limelight has often flashed in an entirely different sphere. To playgoers ot a generation back the name of Lotta recalls a winsome and lively little actress who made many an hour, which otherwise would have been dull and lonesome, pass quickly, bringing with it the fullest measure of enjoyment. Jack Crab- tree I no one ever thinks of calling him John) has had to do with the other end of the theatrical world is known as a man capable of managing both the front and rear of a playhouse. Business cares no longer hold the attention of the pair. Lotta retired from the stage with a for- tune, which under her capable management has grown many fold, and with her brother she now seeks amusement and pleasure with the same dash and spirit she once furnished them to admiring crowds. This is the first year that the white and black silk of the Crabtree stable has been prominent on the Grand Circuit, but in the campaign from Buffalo to Lexington they became at once the most popular and most feared colors sent to the post. Nutboy, the star trotter of the Crabtree stable, has won more important races than any other horse in the annals of racing in a single year. He has to his credit the Massachusetts, the Charter Oak, the Ohio, the Transylvania and the Walnut Hall. Nutboy's history reads like a romance. He has had at least twenty different owners and only once has he brought as high as $1,000. For two years he was used on the road here in Boston, and was of- fered to several men for the modest sum of $175. Finally he drifted into the hands of a Philadelphia trainer who discovered a way to control his wonder- ful speed. After winning nine races over half-mile tracks, he was purchased by Jack Crabtree. At a horse show Nutboy would not cut much of a figure. Out of harness he is a plain animal, but rigged for the races, he is a very impressive look- ing horse. Lotta Crabtree took a great liking to the tall, light-bodied gelding last winter at Savannah, and it was not long before she had won his affection. They are real chummy now, and after a hard race Nut- boy finds rest and comfort in eating an apple from his mistress' hand. Following the races from one end of the season to the other is not the pleasant trip it appears to be. It is a long, tiresome journey, broken up by short stops in cities where the hotels are good, in- different and poor, where good nature is taxed to the utmost. Still there is a fascination about the sport that makes one forget the discomforts. One of the pleasing features is the meeting of agreeable people. Followers of the Grand Circuit are thrown much together, and before the season ends they come to know one another quite thoroughly. It was at Bucalo that Lotta, her brother Jack and his wife first struck the big line, and they soon became well liked, a feeling which has grown with each consecutive week. Their big red auto was prominent from the first, and before the week was out the army which gathers at the track early in the morning used to watch for its appearance. Straight to Nutboy's stall it would go, where the then unknown trotter would receive his forenoon luncheon of sugar or apple. Nutboy's race came early in the week, and from then on the Crabtree family was ever before the public. As the long-legged trotter strode to the front, easily master of his field, the little gloved hands of Lotta could be heard expressing her ap- proval. That was Lotta Crabtree's formal intro- duction into Grand Circuit company. After that, for some reason, everyone felt that they had al- ways known her, and it made Nutboy the most popular of racing horses. Many of the regulars could not believe that the tall gelding would win always, but he did, and there was a general feeling oi satisfaction. Lotta Crabtree and her sister-in-law did not at- tend the Columbus meeting. They were missed and were given a warm welcome when they rejoined the circuit swingers at Cincinnati. At Buffalo Lotta confessed that she "loved horses, but really knew very little about them." This was not an exact fact, for she displayed unusual knowledge of them, and it is instructive, as well as entertaining, to hear her talk horse. There is an exception to this, however, and that is the days on which Nutboy races. Then she is nervous and asks questions like a novice. On the morning of the famous Transylvania at Lexington the little woman was at the track early, and did not leave it until the race was over late in the afternoon. Every driver whom she knew she asked: "Do you think Nutboy will win?" All told her that, they did, but not even McHenry could set her at ease. Along about noon she ran across Geers. and when he told her that her horse was the best of the big field she was willing to go and make believe enjoy her lunch. Her brother is of the opposite temperament. That day he rode out to the track with his sister, then returned to the hotel and lounged around so long that he did not get back in time to see the first heat in the race. Crabtree is not a betting owner. He races for the sport there is in it, occasionally taking a flyer, but it is always a moderate one. The Crabtree stable ended its season when Nut- boy won the Walnut Hill cup, the most prized trophy on the turf. The cup was presented to Lotta, who received it with a very pretty speech. At its con- clusion she was cheered as no other owner of the cup has been cheered, for hers was the most popu- lar win in the history of the event. Next year the Crabtree stable will be stronger than ever, unless plans tumble to destruction. Lines are already out for a couple of high-class trotters and a pacer of championship timber. PHOENIX, ARIZONA, HARNESS RACES. SAN LORENZO NOTES. A good program will be raced over the San Lorenzo Trotting Park on Thanksgiving Day. P. J. Williams' great trotter Monterey 2:09% by Sidney, never looked better than at the present time. About half the get of this horse are beautiful sor- sels in color, like their sire, while the others are nearly all black with white markings about the pas- terns. Mr. H. B. Marlin of San Lorenzo is rooting out several acres of orchard and will use the ground for vegetable gardening. Besides truck farming and fruit raising he breeds a few good road horses every year. The pride of Geo. Algeo's stable is the good stal- non Chestnut Tom 2:17%, formerly T. C. 2:30. In registering him under the new name his number was placed at 434SS, and it seemed better still to add 2:17%. An extra number on the program at San Lorenzo track on Thanksgiving Day will be a match race between the pacer Irvington Boy 2:17% and the trotter Bob Ingersol 2:14%. both by Nutwood Wilkes. This pair met in a race at Hollister this year and a little feeling resulted over the decision, resulting in this match and a nice side bet. Along with Monterey 2:09%, Mr. Williams will have in the stud a son of the old horse out of Leap Year 2:20% by Tempest. This colt looks like he should be a grand stock horse as he will be a trifle larger than his sire and just as fine finished. He has been given careful training and shows fast at the trot. George Algeo is well prepared to winter horses at Lorenzo Park. In his string is a brown stallion, three years old. by Grover Clay by Electioneer, and out of a mare by Electioneer, that is a very nice going trotter. Bob Ingersol is looking good and will be ready on Thanksgiving. If good looks and perfect trotting conformation go for anything, a two-year-old filly by Monterey out of Leap Year should be high class. She shows plenty of speed and is always on a square trot. A San Lorenzo subscriber said he received twenty letters of inquiry about his horse advertised in a "for sale" ad. in the Breeder and Sportsman. He closed the deal in a week. Does it pay? F. THANKSGIVING DAY AT SAN LORENZO. An excellent program of harness racing is an- nounced for the afternoon of Thanksgiving Day at the San Lorenzo half mile track which is now under the management of Geo. T. Algeo. The races ar- ranged are as follows: First race — P. Williams names Y'osemite, J. Smith names Babe. F. Kidds names Derone, A. Shiman names Lorenzo Boy. Second race — F. Scott names Faust, A. Hinds names Twilight, H. Kendall names Irvington Boy, Geo. Algeo names Bob Ingersol. Third race — H. Johnson names Babe Madison, P. Vagar names Tom Thumb. A. Schwartz names Clara L.. Dr. Northcut names Dr. N. The races will begin at one o'clock. Admission, 25 cents. POLO TOURNAMENT NEXT WEEK. Riverside polo players are looking forward with much interest to the polo tournament to be held in Santa Barbara Thanksgiving week, says the Enter- prise. The Riverside Polo Club will be represented in the tournament by a strong team comprising S. F. Xave. 1; H. G. Pattee, 2; W. E. Pedley, 3. and W. L. Roberts, back. The players will take up between sixteen and twenty polo ponies for the tourney. All of the members of the team have valuable new ponies which have been put in the field this year for the first time, and these will be included in the string sent to Santa Barbara. Mr. Xave has two new thor- oughbreds, Sunflower and Rita West: Mr. Roberts has a new thoroughbred, Dr. Pattee has a new pony and Mr. Pedley has two new ponies. One of these is the speedy little racing pony, Carlotta, which will compete in the pony races. Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara and Riverside will have competing teams entered in the tournament and some good sport is anticipated. The games will be played on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 26, 27 and 2S. Mr. William Simpson of New Y'ork City, proprietor of the Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y., the home of the great McKinney 2:11%. has just returned to the metropolis from a visit to his breeding establishment and to East Aurora, where some 40 head of the farm horses are established in charge of W. J. Andrews ami Al. Thomas. Mr. Simpson returns full of enthu- siasm over the horses at East Aurora, particularly over Leonard McKinney, a brother of Jenny Mac 2:09, and Dr. Book 2:10, by McKinney 2:11%, dam ! ., ■ re 2:24. Mr. Simpson predicts a brilliant fu- ture for this son of his great stallion. The Arizona Territorial Fair opened November 12th and continued during the week, being success- ful from every point of view. The races were ex- cellent and the Arizona records were all lowered. The following account of the harness races is from the Phoenix Republican: When the racing hour began occurred the only official opening of the fair, of an oratorical nature. Dr. F. E. Stone, the official starter and master of ceremonies, in front of the grand stand spoke briefly recalling his first visit to Arizona a year ago and the success of the former fair. He was proud of it. not alone for the part he took but for the credit- able way it was handled by the management. He said he felt the greatest possible complimen' was paid him when he was at that time asked to come again this year. Then on behalf of the management he introduced Governor Kibbey, who said he had been asked by the management to officially open the program. He reviewed for a minute or two the his- tory of the fair, the help that had been given it by the Territory and the enterprise of the citizens who had formed the association and provided a $50,000 plant where the fair would be held. He felt that all these things were justified in the bringing togeth- er once a year of so many of the representative peo- ple of the Territory, in the stimulating of the varied interests which, though different, are in no wise hos- tile in purpose. Concluding, he said: "The second Territorial Fair is now open for your pleasure and merrymaking." The judges were H. E. Campbell of Flagstaff. J. M. Ormsby of Tuscon. and J. Scott McCoy of Liber- tyville. 111. The timers were Wm. McCausland of Tombstone, George Richardson and Alex. Davidson of Phoenix. The first race called was the 2:10 trot, best three in five, for a $1000 stake, known as the Bisbee Min- ers' Stake. This proved to be the exciting race of the day, five heats being required to figure out the result and nobody knows yet, just which is the best all-summer horse. Positions were drawn as follows: Jesse McKinney at the pole, Grace Bond second, Dr. Frasse third and Helen Norte fourth. In the first heat Jesse McKinney broke soon after the start and lost position and Grace Bond took it. Helen Norte wavered near the half, and the finish was Grace Bond, Dr. Frasse, Helen Norte and Jesse McKin- ney. The time was 33%, 1:07, 1:39 and 2:10%, the fastest heat eve. trotted in Arizona at that time, but the next heat proved a half second faster. In the second heat Dr. Frasse pressed Grace Bond closely between the quarter and the half. Helen Norte crawling up until she broke. The finish was in order, Grace Bond, Dr. Frasse a neck behind, Helen Norte third and Jesse McKinney last. The time, beginning at the half, was 1:04%, 1:38 and 2:10. By this time Grace Bond was the favorite and the grand stand picked her for a winner, but it was not to be. Jesse McKinney was behind the rest of the time, but the other three reached the quarter in a bunch in :33, Grace Bond leading a little. Same lineup at the half in 1:05, but near the three-quarter post Grace Bond broke, Helen Norte passing in 1:38%, finishing in 2:11. Dr. Frasse was second and Grace Bond third. In the fourth heat Helen Norte broke and Grace Bond took the pole again, leading at the quarter in :33, but the two strong opponents closed up and kept that way until the half was passed in 1:05%, same at the three-quarter post in 1:38%. Down the stretch they came almost in a bunch, Dr. Frasse leading until near the wire, when Helen Norte poked her nose ahead in 2:10%, Dr. Frasse second and Grace Bond some distance back. It was the most exciting heat of the day and gave the Walla Walla horse two heats, necessitating the fifth one. Grace Bond stock rose again in the fifth when she led at the quarter in :33. All of them, including Jesse McKinney, closed up in a bunch at the half in 1:06. passed the next sign board at 1:38. But it was all off with Grace. Helen finished with Dr. Frasse a close second, Grace back a hundred feet and Jesse McKinney to follow. Time 2:11. This race leaves the Arizona trotting record at 2:10%. made by Helen Norte. Dr. Frasse standing second all the way through, took third money, but Grace Bond taking second money by reason of the two heats she won. Just before the fourth heat of this race. Audubon Boy, driven by Gatcomb, furnished the sensation of the day in his successful effort to lower the track pacing record of Arizona from 2:05%. This was a short event, but a most interesting one. Audubon Boy is a beautiful chestnut, as handsome a horse as one ever looked at. The great pacer paced his mile with the speed of an arrow and the regularity of a watch. Xot a break or a waver, nor a false mo- tion of any kind. The quarter pole was passed in :31, and the half faded in 1:02, the three-quarters in 1:32% and the finish in 2:02, the last quarter being made in :29%. Dr. Stone announced "the fastest mile in the world in November." The 2:25 pace also proved a very interesting race, and for a slow class, there was some quick moving, the contestants earning their admission into the fastest company next year. They were but little slower than the 2:10 trotters. The entries were Catherine, driven by Mickens; Col. Greene, driven by Klotzbach, and drawn after the first heat; Con- nors, driven by Delaney, who drove Zolock last year; Joe B., driven by Breakenridge; Tommy Lawson driven by Wheat, and Queen Pomona, driven by Steward. Queen Pomona is owned by Louis THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN of Fresno, and won the race and covered herself with glory for a young animal. Col. Greene had ile, but dropped out early. Queen Pomona lead- ing at the quarter in :33%. and all the way round. She passed the- half in e three-quarters in and finished in 2:14%. Connors pressed her hard ar the three-quarters post and finished second. Ine third. Tommy Lawson fourth, Joe B. fifth, and Col. Greene sixth. In the second heat the finish was the same, Con- nors but a neck behind and Cathrine fighting hard but unsuccessfully for second place, which she had at the half. Time. :35, 1:07, 1:39%, and 2:13%. In the third heat Driver Ed. Hall drove Connors, but could not get above second place. Cathrine got second place again at the quarter in :33%. and the three were in a bunch at the half in 1:05%. The next post was passed in 1:40, with Connors again second, where he stayed to the finish, which the Queen made in 2 : 1 3 ai . winning the race. Tommy Lawson had crawled up to third place, Cathrine drop- ped to fourth and Joe B. finished fifth in all heats. This race was the Tucson purse, also for $1000. 2:10 trot, purse $1000 — Helen Norte bv Del Norte (Ruther- fordl 3 3 1 1 1 Grace Bond by The Bondsman (Gat- comb) 1 1 3 3 3 Dr. Frasse by Iran Alto (DeRyder).. 2 2 2 2 2 Jesse McKinney by McKinney (Klotz- baugh) 4 4 4 4 4 Time— 2:10%. 2:10. 2:11, 2:10%, 2:11. 2:25 pace, purse $1000 — Queen Pomona ( Stewart) 1 1 1 Connors (Delaney ) 2 2 2 Catherine ( Mickens) 3 3 4 Tommy Lawson (Wheat) 4 4 3 Joe B. (Breckenridge) 5 5 5 Col. Greene (Klotzbach) 6 dr Time— 2:1414. 2:13%, 2:13%. Second Day. The first race was the 2:09 pace for $1000, known as the Globe Stake, guaranteed by the citizens of Globe. The entries are given in the order of their position after drawing. At the pole. Phalla, owned by Gatcomb and Thiebald of Concord. N. H.. driven by Gatcomb: second. Custer, owned by J. C. Adams, driven by Hall: third, The Donna, owned by Graham of Fresno. Cal., and driven by DeRyder; fourth, Der- bertha, driven by Boucher; fifth, Delilah, owned by Davis and driven by Delaney. They made a good start and at the quarter, which was reached in :31, Derbertha was a little in the lead, The Donna breaking soon after the start. The half was passed in 1:02%, the next post in 1:34. Phalla had regained her position on the inside and finished in 2:05%, with Derbertha a neck behind. Delilah third, The Donna fourth and Custer in the rear. It was thought at first that Custer was not urged, preferring to save his strength, but later events showed he was slower than is his wont. There was a still better start in the second heat, Phalla and Derbertha being still closer together at the quarter, all four in a bunch at the half, Phalla leading at the three-quarters and finishing again closely pressed, but this time by Delilah. Custer perked up a little and came in third, The Donna fourth, with Derbertha behind. It was a fine per- formance all the way through, the horses keeping close together and seeming to be well matched. The time was :31%, 1:03%, 1:34% and 2:05%, same as the other heat. In the third heat Custer started considerably be- hind, but gained and for a time it was thought he would claim the heat and postpone a final settle- ment, but he broke just before reaching the stretch and again came in last. Phalla was tied again at the quarter with Delilah, but led again at the half, though all were close together until Custer's break. Delilah fell back to fourth place. The Donna advanced to third and Derbertha, as in the first heat, crept up close to Phalla in the lead. Time, :30, 1:02%, 1:34%, and 2:06%. The money went to Phalla, Derbertha, Delilah and The Donna. The four entries in the 2:15 pace, known as the Greene Stake for $1000. guaranteed by W. C. Greene, found position in the following order: Dennis T., an Oklahoma horse, driven by Shively; Dan S.. one of Stock's Fresno string, driven by Steward; Paul D. Kelly, of the Greene string, driven by Klotzbach. and Bystander, owned by J. C. Adams, and driven by Hall. They kept their positions to the quarter"; Kelly dropped back at the half and the others bunched. Bystander led without an effort to the finish, Dennis second, Dan S. third, and Kelly in the rear. Time. :31, 1:02%, 1:33 and 2:10%, the best heat of the race, both in time and smoothness of travel. In the next heat Paul D. Kelly got away slow, but they were well bunched at the quarter." Bystander leading at the half. Kelly advanced to third place and the finish was Bystander. Dennis T., Kellv and Dan S. Time. :31%, 1:04%, 1:38% and 2:12%". Early in the third heat Kelly got the pole but he could not keep it. Bystander passing the half in the lead, the others well together. In the finish Dennis was reaching hard for first place and Kelly coming down the stretch like a whirlwind, but there was no opening between the two lead horses and Dan S. was far behind. Time, :33, 1:06%, 1:39%, and 1:12. 2:09 pace, purse $1000 — Phalla by Alliewood (Gatcomb) Ill lerbertha by Chas. Derby (Boucher 1 2 5 2 Delilah by Zolock i Delaney 1 3 2 4 T'te Donna by Athadon (DeRyder) 4 4 3 by Sidney Dillon (Halli 5 3 5 Time— 2:05%. 2:05%, 2:06%. 2:15 pace, purse $1000 — Bvstander bv Zolock (Hall) 1 1 1 Dennis T. (Shively) 2 2 2 Paul D. Kelly by Armont (Klotzbach) 4 3 3 Dan S. bv Athablo 1 Stewart) 3 4 4 Time— 2:10%, 2:12%, 2:12. Third Day. Wednesday's racing program was better than the day before, there being one more harness event and all good ones. The first was a special trot, best three in five, for a purse of $1,000, between Zom- boyette, owned and driven by George Beckers; Boralma's Brother of the Greene string, driven by Koltzbach: King Entertainer, owned and driven by DeRyder and J. J. M. Jr., owned by J. C. Adams and driven by Hall. They started in the order named and King finished first in all three heats. Zom- boyette dropped to the rear soon after the start and all the others were close at the half. Boralma broke but recovered at the next post, the King still leading. The finish was King, J. J. M. Jr.. Zombovette and Boralma. Time — 0:35%. 1:00. 1:43%, 2:16%. In the second heat Borlama's Brother was press- ing the King hard at the quarter and was close at the' half with J. J. II. Jr. third. Boralma on the last eighth gained second position, but a hundred feet from the wire J. J. M. Jr. passed him, Zomboyette being some distance behind the three. King Entertainer's time in this heat was 0:33%, 1:05%, 1:39 and 2:12%, the fastest of the race. In the third heat J. J. M. Jr. made a fine start, pushing the lead horse closely clear to the half-mile post, where all were well together. King Enter- tainer increased his lead and all spread out in equal distance traveling with a regularity that was pleas- ing to behold. They finished in the order: King Entertainer. Boralma's Brother. J. J. II. Jr. and Zom- boyette. The time was 0:34. 1:07%. 1:40 and 2:14%. The money went in the order, King Entertainer, J. J. M. Jr., Borlama's Brother and Zomboyette. The second race of the day was the Flagstaff purse of $1,000, 2:30 trot, three in five. The horses and the order of their starting were Dyke, a handsome chestnut from the driving team of T. E. Pollock of Flagstaff, driven by Mickens; Miss Colbert, driven by DeRyder; George Hope, owned by Johnson, and Helen Dare, owned by George Beckers, formerly of Phoenix, now of Los Angeles, the mare being driven by Mr. Beckers. Helen took the race in three straight heats, but Dyke gave her a deal of trouble all the way through, the grandstand's interest in the race seemed to be divided between them. Dyke wavered soon after the start and again at the head of the stretch, but recovered quickly both times and after losing the pole to Helen held second clear to the finish. Miss Colbert was third and Hope fourth. Time, 0:34%, 1:10%, 1:43%, 2:19%. There was a fine start in the second heat, but Dyke stumbled and lost time, though retaining his position. He was closing up at the half and striving hard for first at the next post, the other two far be- hind. It was a pretty contest down the stretch, Dyke finishing close up to Helen, Hope third and Miss Colbert far in the rear and apparentlv lame. Time, 0:34, 1:09. 1:42. 2:16%. The third heat was close to the quarter. Helen and Dyke close together, but Helen leading a little all the way round and traveling as smoothly as a Pullman car. It was also Dyke's prettiest heat, for there was not a break in it or a waver of any kind. Colbert came in third, with Hope far behind. Time. 0:35%. 1:10. 1:44. 2:17%. The money was divided in the order of the finish. The next race was the two-year-old trot, half mile heats for $250. The entries and order of start were: Rex Jr.,- driven by Moore: Senator Tirzah, owned and driven by Tiffany: Margretta, driven by Hall: Col. Roundtree, driven by Johnson; Od Mark driven by Mickens, and Del So. owned and driven by Davidson. In both heats the start was made at the first trial. Od Mark won both heats, finishing in each with a strong lead. In the first heat the order of finish of the others was Tirzah, Margaretta, Roundtree, Rex and Del So. In the second heat it was Roundtree. Tirzah, Margaretta. Del So and Rex. The time was 1:21 and 1:22%. Od Mark is owned by C. C. Hutchinson of Flagstaff. Summaries: Special trot, purse $1,000 — King Entertainer, ch. s. by Entertainer (DeRyder) 1 1 1 J. J. M. Jr., br. s. by Robin 17731 (Hall) 2 2 2 Boralma's Brother, br. g. bv Boreal (Klptz- bach) '. '. 3 3 3 Zomboyette. b. m. by Zombro (Beckers) 4 4 4 Time— 2:16%.. 2:12%, 2:14%. 2:30 trot, purse $1.000 — Helen Dare, br. m. by Zombro (Beckers) .... 1 1 1 Dyke. ch. g. ( Mickens) 2 2 2 -Miss Colbert, by Colbert (DeRyder) 3. 4 3 George Hope (Johnson) 4 3 4 Time— 2:19%. 2:16%. 2:17%. Two-vear-old trot, purse $250. half-mile heats — Od Mark 1 Mickens 1 1 1 Tirzah (Tiffany) 2 3 Roundtree (Johnson) 4 2 Margaretta (Hall) 3 4 Rex Jr. (Moore) 5 6 Del So (Davidson) 6 5 Time— 1:21, 1:22%. Fourth Day. This was the day set for Audubon Boy to break the world's record and the effort was honestly made, but the conditions were against him. In the first trial he went smoothly and well to the half mile post in 1:00%. Then the pacemaker got wrong. Audubon Boy broke and Mr. Gatcomb seeing there was no chance for a record, slowed up and saved his horse. He announced that he would make another effort [Saturday, November 24. 1906 later in the day, and did so. But conditions then were not nearly so perfect as earlier. It was fast nearing sundown, the horse had had a long work- out and to add to the discomfort of all. the dust kicked up on the running track had formed a cloud that settled over the stretch. However, a very good start was made and the horses circled the track, but the pacemaker was not in as good form as on Monday, and the speedmaker for reasons given was a little slow. He came under the wire in 2:02%. just a quarter slower than on Monday and seemingly witb some greater effort. The 2:20 pacing race, known as the 'Williams purse of $1000, best three in five, was the big race of the day. It was won in three straight heats by Queen Pomona, the little Fresno mare that has become a favorite since her arrival here a few days ago. and it is apparent to all that she should be traveling in faster company. She is a sure winner in anything behind 2:10. but the rest of the horses are pretty well matched. The time announcing apparatus was out of order and the time for the quarters was not given yesterday. All they gave were the finishes. In the drawing Cathrine got the pole, Queen Po- mona second, Connors third, Pointer Star fourth, and Monkey Mack fifth. The last named horse, driven by Shively, made his first appearance this year, though he showed well last year. They secured a good start and Queen Pomona got the pole before the first quarter, keeping it the rest of the race. Cathrine pressed her hard nearly half way round, then Monkey Mack passed Catherine, finishing sec- ond in a lively spurt that rather irritated the Queen. Connors fourth and Pointer Star last. Pointer Star played in hard luck in both the first and second heats. In the first he locked sulkys with Connors and lost time, and in the second heat the harness broke, Pointer dropped back and was permitted to jog in behind the bunch. The time was 2:15%. In the second heat the entire field was bunched at the half mile except Pointer Star, which had broken his harness and was already falling back. As they ended the stretch it was seen the Queen would win and Monkey had all the signs of ending in second position, but just before the wire was reached Connors stuck his head to the front and set Monkey back a number. The time was 2:13%, the fastest of the race. The third heat was rather close all the way round, but Queen kept in the lead. The finish was close but Monkey Mack was losing one position each heat and this time dropped to fourth, Pointer Star, which had only been in training for three weeks, and hav- ing good luck this heat, nosing ahead of him at the wire. Time, 2:14%. The money went to Queen Pomona, Connors, Monkey Mack and Cathrine. Three Oh So colts, and a Tucson horse, Henry Lee, driven by Sam Barkley, participated in the two- year-old pace, best two in three, for a half mile, $250 and added money. The positions were Prize Oh So, owned by W. W. Cook; Nettie Oh So, a Mickens horse, and Oh So Hamburger, a Hoghe steed, and Henry Lee. Both heats were taken by Nettie Oh So in 1:12% and 1:12 flat. Prize was second in the first heat and third in the second. Hamburger was third in the first and second in the second. Henry Lee held his place behind in both heats, without a contest, but altogether it was a likely looking lot of colts, traveling at a rate better than 2:25 and coming in fresh. The summaries: 2:20 pace, purse $1000 — Queen Pomona, b. m. by Pomona (Steward) 111 Connors, b. g. by Titus 4 2 2 Monkey Mack, b. g. by Oak Grove 2 3 5 Catherine 3 4 3 Pointer Star 5 5 4 Time— 2:15%, 2:13%, 2:14%. Two-year-old pace, purse $250, half-mile heats — Nettie Oh So by Oh'So 1 1 Oh So Hamburger 3 2 Prize Oh So 2 3 Henrv Lee 4 4 Time — 1:12%, 1:12. Fifth Day. There were but two harness events Friday, but both were particularly good. In one there was an incident of notable achievement when Bystander, J. C. Adams' young pacer, went half a mile in 1:01%. That is almost up to the speed record of Audubon Boy in his exhibitions here and is something for horsemen to remember. It gives a line on the capa- bilities of a horse that promises to claim a great deal more than passing attention in the next year or two. It is better, as far as it goes, than the achievements of Custer, the local favorite, and though two minutes and eight seconds were devoted to the full mile, the last half was a dead easy one and the horse came in under restraint. It was the second race of the day and was known as the Bankers of Bisbee purse of $1000. There were five entries but three of them were scratched, leav- ing in the field only Bystander and Delilah, both sired by Zolock, who made a great showing here a year ago. Interest was added by the fact that it was a sort of family fight. Delilah was not without friends, for she had made a fine showing before and was picked by many to win the race. Bystander got the pole in the drawing and kept it all through the race. Delilah, owned by Davis of San Bernardino and driven by Delaney, kept close up to Bystander and was not far to the rear in the finish, which was made in 2:0S%. In the second heat they jogged around almost even with each other after an ideal start, utilizing 1:07 in getting to the half. At the wire the finish was altogether too close for Bystander's comfort, and it was a real race to the last second. In the third heat Delilah broke for a moment about a third of the way round, Saturday, November 24. 19fiG] but quickly recovered and was making it lively for Bystander when he passed the half in 1:01)4. Then the Phoenix horse gained and won easily in 2:08. It was thought at first when the time for the half was announced that there was a mistake, but the fact was verified by other watches not in the time- keeper's stand, so there was no guesswork about it. The other harness race was a free for all trot, for a purse of $1000. guaranteed by the citizens of Douglas. The entries and positions were Boralma's Brother, Charles Belden, Grace Bond and Helen Xorte. Grace Bond seemed to be the favorite at first, but it soon developed that Belden would take the money. Grace Bond got the pole soon after the start and led to the half, where all were close except Boralma's Brother. Then Grace Bond broke and fell back, Belden finishing first, Helen Norte second, Grace Bond third and Boralma last. Time. 2 :09%. In the second heat Helen Norte was leading at the quarter but Grace took the pole again and broke and Belden gained first place, finishing easily with Grace second, Helen third and Boralma fourth. Owing to the running of Helen Norte the judges placed her back to fourth, advancing Boralma to her place. Time, 2:12%. In the last heat Grace Bond got the pole again but was passed on the stretch both by Belden, who finished first, and by Helen Norte, who finished second. The money went in the order of the finish. Time, 2:09%. The summaries: 2:08 pace, purse $1000 — Bystander, b. g. by Zolock (Hall) 1 1 1 Delilah, b. m. bv Zolock (Delanev) 2 2 2 Time— 2:08%, 2:08%, 2:08. Free for all trot, purse $1000 — Charlie Belden, b. g. by Lynwood W. (De- Ryder) 1 1 1 Helen Norte, b. m. by Del Norte (Ruther- ford) 2 4 2 Grace Bond, b. m. by The Bondsman (Gat- comb 1 3 2 3 Boralma's Brother, b. g. by Boreal (Hall) 4 4 4 Time— 2:09%, 2:12%, 2:09', Sixth Day. The last day of Arizona's second annual fair closed with a great racing program and one of the events will be memorable, for a new record was established for pacing races on this track, and it is claimed by some to be the best time on the Pacific Coast. That record is 2:04%, made by Phalla, and in the course of the race Custer did a half mile in 1:01, which is surely an achievement for any race horse or his owner, or his town, to be proud of. The visiting horsemen express themselves as pleased with the fair, gratified with the treatment they have received and surprised at the good rac- ing and the fine lot of speedy young stock that is coming along. One of them, Louis Stock of Fresno, left for home the last day with his family. He brought down Queen Pomona, Dan S. and Klondike, all of which are good track horses. Queen made a fine showing and won two purses. Dan S. was not in good condition, and Klondike, after a race or two, was sold to a Bisbee man. Mr. Stock says he cannot say too much for Phoenix, and the fair, and that he will be back next year with some run- ning horses added to his string. It is understood that Mr. DeRyder has expressed himself in the same way. and that he will be in Phoenix witn a larger string next year from his Pleasanton, California, stable. The famous Audubon Boy goes from here to California, where he has two dates to fill. Mr. Gatcomb is still hoping to lower the exhibition pac- ing record this year. Dr. Stone also leit the last day for California. This is a proper time to make a public acklowledgment of the value of his ser- vices to the fair as starter and judge. He has presided at the track during both annual meetings, and if a better man could be found to fill that im- portant office, the association has failed to locate him, and nobody else has suggested his name. On his management in large measure hangs the fate of the horseman on one side and the association on the other. Incidentally, there is a service due the grandstand, which the doctor has performed to the complete satisfaction of everybody. His rulings are eminently fair and he abides by the program and the ordered procession of events with the ut- most fidelity, meantime striving always to give the visitors the information he knows they have paid ineir money for and have a right to demand. Gifted with a good voice, he is able to carry out these un- dertakings most satisfactorily. The free-for-all pacing race claimed attention first, and when the card showed the names of Phalla. the New Hampshire mare. The Donna, owned by McKay of Pleasanton, with DeRyder in the sulky, uerbertha of Eureka, Cal., belonging to Robert Niles and driven by Boucher, and Custer, under the experienced guidance of Hall, the grandstand felt that there was to be something doing. The contest was for a $1,500 purse guaranteed by the citizens of Prescott. Donna had the pole, with Custer in second place, Derbertha third, and Phalla breaking a stiff breeze from the west, on the outside of the track, that did not augur well for a speedy day. Phalla is an im- mensely popular little animal, but Custer was the favorite, for there are times when home pride is bound to be given a little the best of it if possible and Custer has done a whole lot for Phoenix this year. There was something of disappointment, there- fore, when the Yankee horse slipped over to the pole before the quarter was turned, but she earned --. and that's all there was to it. They passed the half well together in 1:04. and finished closely with Phalla in the lead and Custer behind. Derbertha sec- ond and The Donna third. The time was 2:07%. The second heat was the one that made Mil — Phoenix famous. It was then that Phalla made a THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN new race record for herself, for Phoenix and for Arizona, and for the Pacific Coast at this time of the year, the record never having been equaled there but once, and that was when Gentry went against Patchen at Los Angeles in 2:03%. It was in this heat also that Custer went the last half in 101 flat, equaling the mile rate of speed of Audubon Boy on this track. But he failed to win the heat by reason of his bad start, and was in the rear when the half-mile post was reached. There was considerable trouble in the scoring but they Anally got away with Custer on the outside and well back, rounding the quarter pole in 0-32 tor Phalla, who led, in 1:02% at the half, with Der- uertha crowding her the way Morphy sings, and then some. When the stretch was reached Custer began trifling with the feelings of Derbertha in a way most irritating to Mr. Boucher, and slipping along up, Phalla awoke to the realization that she was due for a try-out. At the finish the Dillon horse was in second place, but four feet behind Phalla. and the rattan was singing around both of them like the droning of bumble bee. Derbertha who had been crowded out of second place, kept her nose between the two lead sulkies, and at the finish made a final lunge for the opening that was not there. A few yards after the wire was passed the three were about on a line, and it is believed that had the race been for a couple of hundred feet fur- ther Custer would have claimed the heat. The Donna jogged in easily in the fourth place without com- petition. It was as pretty a heat as anybody ever saw, and when the time. 2:04%, was announced the grandstand went wild. A stop watch had been held on Custer alone, and announcement that he made the last half in 1:01 was occasion for some wild cheering. In the third heat there was a bad start for Custer, and Derbertha soon forced into second position, but Custer began crawling up. Phalla led all the way round, but there was strong hope for Custer until the stretch was reached, when he broke and lost ground, finishing third. Derbertha second and The Donna fourth. The time was 0:32 at the quarter, 1:03 at the half and 2:07 for the mile. The 2:25 trot was participated in by Helen Dare, Miss Colbert. Dyke and George Hope, starting as named. There was lots of scoring before a get- away and though Helen led all the way round. Dyke got second place at the quarter pole. The half was passed in 1:08 and the finish was 2:16%, Dyke. Hope and Colbert in the order named. In the second heat Hope was behind all the way round, Helen leading as usual, with Dyke crowding her, finishing in that order with Miss Colbert third. Time at the quarter was 0:34, and 1:07% at the next post. The mile, 2:15%. The third heat showed the same order of events to the three-quarter pole, where Dyke broke and fell back. They finished as in the preceding heat, save that there was more daynght between each of the horses in the procession. The half was made in 1:07 and the mile in 2:14. This race was for the Capital City purse of $1,000. The third race was a special trot for $300. three in five, and was won by The Major in straight heats, the time being 2:32. 2:29% and 2:2S%. Otto Sorony had the pole. The Major second and 'Col. Randolph third. The Major got the pole after the first quarter and after that the only contest was be- tween Sorony and Col. Randolph for second place, Sorony gaining the point. He finished third in the first heat and second in the next two. while the Colonel was second in the first, and third in the next two. The summaries: Free-for-all pace, purse $1,500 — Phalla. b. m. by Alliewood (Gatcomb) .... 1 1 1 Derbertha, b. m. by Chas. Derby (Boucher) 2 3 2 Custer, ch. g. by Sidney Dillon (Hall i 4 2 3 The Donna, dun m. bv Athadon (DeRyder) ..34 4 Time— 2:07%, 2:041, 2:07. 2:25 trot, purse $1,000— Helen Dare. br. m. by Zombro (Becker) . . 1 1 1 Dvke, ch. g. I Mickens) 2 2 2 Miss Colbert I DeRyder) 4 3 3 George Hope (Johnson ) 3 4 4 Time— 2:16%, 2:15%, 2:14. Special trot, purse $300 — The Major 1 1 1 Sorony 3 2 2 Col. Randolph 2 3 3 Time— 2:32. 2:29%, 2:28%. o A Lexington dispatch says: "Before leaving here for New York John Mackey, the veteran manager of Rancho del Paso, J. B. Haggin's immense Cali- fornia estate, made known the fact that he and his partner. Walter Jennings, would within the next ninety days sell their thoroughbred racing ranch in California and close out between sixty and seventy broodmares which they owned in partner- ship. The Mackey and Jennings ranch embraces some 500 acres, and is located not far from Wood- land, Cal. Mackey is gradually closing up all his California interests, and is soon coming to Ken- tucky to make his home at Elmendorf Farm. The fact that he will soon be the ruling spirit there was settled by his recent visit here, as improvements previously contracted for were annulled when he looked the ground over and orders he gave in other work to be done have been carried out since his return to New York. Then again Fred Gotobed, for years Mackey's valet, arrived here from California a few days ago and took up quarters at Elmendorf, and several other trusted men who were with at Rancho del Paso will shortly arrive here from the Pacific Coast." A NEW MOVE ON THE PART OF THE BREEDERS The American Breeders' Association has just re- cently initiated a new movement, or perhaps more truly an extension of its present purposes as an iation. This feature is the appointment through- out the United States of a number of scientists, to be known as a committee upon eugenics. The func- tions of this committee is apparently, in its early work, at least, simply to consider the subject from a far-distant standpoint, with the hope that such a body of trained evolutionists may agree npon Use desirability of eugenics as a rational study. As a theory, eugenics has unconsciously been admitted even by the man in the street, but so far lie had scarcely entertained the hope that it could becume an established fact. Now that the Breeders' Asso ciation has taken the matter "under advisement" it may formulate some suggestions which may per- chance lead finally to successful application. Eugenics, which simply means a study of the well-being of the human race, has in its contempla- tion the deeper significance or aim, viz: the repro- duction of the animal — man, from a scientific basis of pre-arranged factors; sires and dams — if you will permit the application; just as other stock is pro- duced. The simple suggestion of such interference in the time-honored and sacred contracts is, of course, rapidly voted a transgression; a trespass upon a custom, wherein every contractor is a law unto himself, and there holds a conventional free- dom which none could successfully hope, even if they desired, to interfere with or intrude upon. From a scientific standpoint such claims have no more evidence than a squatter's license — a holding with- out survey or warrant. The subservience of civilized races to customs and conventional guidance is frequently as abject as that of barbarians. We have no desire to urge revo- lution, but man, as we find him to-day, racially takes no thought of the morrow and that he is his brother- man's keeper — that is, protector — never is with him a veritable creed. Thus it is that the noblest beast of the field reproduces without due consideration to the well-being of the species. A veritable in- difference is thus completely substituted for the careful supervision to which the stock raiser be- stows upon his selected parentage. The world is becoming self-conscious and men are beginning to think along lines of social expediency as distinct from mere custom or natural instincts. And many, even as the Breeders' Association, ask the question. Is there any reason why we should not take heed and consider some rational means to direct our own evolution? The question is a legitimate one and the effort to attempt a conscious evolution of the race is worthy of the most sincere and honest con- sideration. That the question, or rather its applica- tion, is beset with many difficulties we admit, diffi- culties we dare not. for this stage at least, ignore or under value. Again in our present social conditions of strain, anxiety, high-pressure business habits, etc., eugenics may have a strong relation to economics rather than to physiology, but even this considered the action of the Breeders' Association commends its activity, as it is by drawing public attention to such important problems that good is brought about. It is a matter of everyday experience that marriage, as we now observe it, has not necessarily any claims to a scientific compact, often simply a conventional regulation with an intricate com- plexity of secondary incentives and under its license custom, law and society permit unions which are far from being complimentary to the heart, not to men- tion the intelligence of the animal, man. and which the lower animal, the beast, with its lesser instinct would never attempt to be guilty of. Years of pro- fessional life force the conclusion that while the stock raiser reproduces his animals with all care and forethought, the moral consciousness of civilized man concedes that almost any old thing is good enough to marry and thus many examples of sorry specimens of humanity, like the poor, are with us always and doomed to an existence of misery, pain and wretched- ness; sad evidence that civilized man needs a law greater than himself, and a moral restriction if not a penal code to guide him to practical eugenics and force him to recognize that the far-reaching function of reproduction is worthy of better guidance than the vagaries of caprice, the whims of senti- ment or the fantastic misdemeanors of Christian communities. That the Breeders' Association has done well in taking up the subject of eugenics we sincerelv concede, and its efforts will not be in vain if it in anywise abates the evil that so clamors for redress. FREDERICK W. D'EYELYN. Ravnion 12007. son of Simmons, is owned by Mr. R. A. Fuller of Orange, Cal., and has been well patronized this year as he served fifty-five mares during the seascn. Mr. E. T. Parker of Orange. Cal., breeder of Zo- lahka, winner of the Breeders Futurity two-year-old trotting stake of 1906. has a year.mg colt by Ketch- uin 2:16% out of the dam of Zolahka. which he is driving occasionally on the road. The colt is a beauty and shows more speed than Zolahka did at the same age. Mr. Parker also has a weanling full brother to Zolahka that is a fine large colt. The dam. Naulahka by Nutford, is now safely in foal to Coronado 2:09% by McKinney. The people of Visalia are considering the of building a mile track and fair grounds a holding of annual fairs. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 24. 1906 EQUINE SKELETONS AT AMERICAN MUSEUM. The skeleton of Sysonby, in popular opinion the greatest race horse of his day in America, has ar- at the American Museum of Natural History, says the New York Times, where it is planned by James R. Keene, his late owner, and by the man- agement of the museum, to display it publicly as a specimen of the racing thoroughbred. In the horse alcove on the fourth floor of the great brownstone museum in Manhattan Square there are already several specimens of the equine skeleton. In accordance with the scheme of the management to prepare specimens to portray active life, each of these is mounted so as to typify some characteristic phase of the life of the horse or of its history. So Sysonby, when placed on public view, will be shown galloping, arranged to suggest the wonderful speed he showed on the track. The bones of the great stallion after their long prepara- tion are now disarticulated in the laboratory of Dr. S. H. Chubb, who is in charge of this particular phase of the museum's activity. When the work of mounting them will be begun is not yet determined. It will be some months before they are prepared for public display. Those who have not seen the specimens displayed in the great museum cannot fully appreciate the ef- fect of their novel treatment. Each exhibit placed on view there is immeasurably enhanced by this suggestion of animation. Birds in their eyries, beasts in their lairs, and reptiles in their nests are made to picture life as nearly as the dead reproduc- tion can. This idea is not surprising, but to employ the plan in the mounting of skeletons is certainly highly ingenious and strikingly effective. It is amazing what the framework of the animal can tell when, by careful study, each part is made to sug- gest its function in actual life. An instance will serve for illustration. The draught horse, beast of burden, molded on powerful heavy lines, trained to drag great weight, automati- cally adjusts its body to its task so that each part with the greatest economy of effort produces the greatest resultant force. When the right hind leg is set firmly its broad hips lowered, its body swerved to the right to bring its massive shoulders in direct line for freest action, with head to right and lowered every muscle is set for the greatest strain. So too' is its frame. The skeleton of the horse, when set up thus m action, shows the rigid leg, the lowered flattened pelvis, the arched and curved vertebrae swinging to the side, the shoulders hunched and neck bent— each bone, in short, true to life— in the position it would occupy when actually engaged in such action. So also the skeleton of a pony set as if grazing, is truthful to the minutest detail ' Every- thing else that is placed on view shows the same painstaking effort and the effect is truly amazing As striking a display as any to be found in the ™fum f the combined flgures of horse and man. t ?m««\t H,» Fne»d." » is called, and it is set up to illustrate the subjugation of the horse by man after the animal had reached its present form of de- velopment. The skeleton of the horse is erected on side Tbs; Trms as in fear of the flgure by «= nnifftoJ ™e hunmi frame walks beside, with hand uplifted evidently holding the bridle and restraining the mad plunging of the animal. Each bone tells plainly the story of its purpose to those who care to seek its meaning. thf^-wT^ Wi" te" his tale- While to »e un- thinking his frame will serve merely to recall his proweSS, the student will find it of greatest interest. Posed as galloping, the agility and easy grace of his movements will be in evidence rather than the power which the figure of the draught horse typifies The power will be there, but subserving the suggest tion of speed. There will be conservation of strength Sn ^v°us, racking energy in its application to at dr ivP thj ^ fllSht; the eager tenseness which short ,t™fr 6m raCe h0rse at its greatest pace for t,,, f ™ * ' ,su[PassInS a" achievements of the turf monarchs of the past, though lacking, perhaps nn„ „wlna that Carried tbe great horses of old over long distances unwearied. Dr Chubb is making Sysonby the subject of es- pecial study. He has taken the bones ana observed He J 5Jf m'e' !,heir measurements, their peculiari- ties of shape and attempted to interpret the signifi- cance of each characteristic in the wonderful ability arre^V i10n/„ S. in the autopsy that was made after his death, the veterinarians sought for the origin of his great power as well as the solution of he mystery of his strange disease. Unfortunate" w»h ?y 7„aS bUned a montfl before il was disin- terred for the purpose of mounting its frame, else a s.muar study would have been made of the muscles nerves and other tissue. When the body was urn earthed decomposition had advanced too far to admit ot anything being learned from this source, and the flesh was destroyed and the frame hurried to Roches- ter, where it was prepared by two months' treatment for preservation. "»>="■. The autopsy revealed an extraordinarily strong heart and ample lungs, as might have been expected from the horse's achievements. It revealed too a grossly enlarged liver, of nearly double the size' of the organ in the ordinary horse. The liver was dis- nd it was believed that this in part accounted for its undue development, but it was also concluded that its natural size was abnormal. What part this played in the horse's performances, however none en able to say. While not examined specifically, it Is agreed that the muscles were of denser fibre than is ordinarily and extremely well developed in those parts n-ougut most into play in his running. Shoulders and hips were powerful, and the muscles, tendons, and fibres well laid. The slender, graceful limbs that tapered from the shoulders are well displayed in the bone frame. The most striking characteristic of the skeleton is the unusual length of bone from elbow to wrist, from wrist to knuckle, from knee to ankle, and from ankle to phalanx — the radius and tibia and the can- non bones — as they are termed in the horse. These are as long in Sysonby as in skeletons of much larger heavier animals, and, proportionately, markedly longer. They are slender, too, in comparison with the humerous and femur, which bore the strain and weight of the extraordinary muscular development. Dr. Chubb interprets these peculiarities to mean a greater leverage with which to apply the power of the upper limb and believes them of the greatest im- portance in the production of speed. He says: "The same accentuation of length is to be found in the similar bones of other horses that have been bred and trained for the development of speed, though perhaps in lesser degree. In the thoroughbred trot- ter, a specimen of which, Elmer Wilkes, I have here at hand, is to be found. The thorax is less rounded than in the Arab type, illustrated by a horse named Nimr, which we have here. The vertical diameter is greater than the transverse. It is argued that the rounded trunk gives freer breathing of the nature re- quired for the continued exertion of the horse over the long distances of which the Arab is capable, while the other form may be more adaptable to speed at sprinting. A compromise between the two types I find in the common horses that are bred to neither peculiarity. "The exaggerated length of the lower limb is best illustrated perhaps in comparison with the Percheron, the great French type. I have here a tremendously heavy fellow, whose massive proportions dwarf the ordinary horse. Yet the length of these bones is pro- portionately much less. Sysonby and Elmer Wilkes, with head erected to its greatest height, could only comfortably rest their jaws on the back of the Per- cheron. A detailed study of the five distinctive types is highly interesting. "If we are able to place Sysonby on exhibition as we plan, I think his figure will add greatly to the col- lection that we have already displayed. In present- ing him in his most characteristic pose, we will not only be scientific but artistic, and true to the best ideals of museum display." o IN-BREEDING. In the course of an article on systematic breed- ing, an English writer takes up in-breeding, upon which subject he says: With wild animals the same principle is always at work. Every animal has a fair chance of life, and if it cannot compete with its associates it goes under. The weakly zebra foal is deserted, or falls prey to the ever-watching enemy. No weakling can ever have the chance of handing on its characteristics to future generations. Furthermore, the struggle of the males for supremacy insures that only the best out of these splendid animals obtains supremacy and procreates his like; and on the least suspicion of failing powers, he is ousted by his superior and thus the vitality of the species continues undiminished. Instead of constitutional weakness becoming inbred and hereditary exactly the opposite takes place, and if wild animals inbreed to the extent which we be- lieve they do, their grand health and strength is passed on as an hereditary attribute from one gen- eration to another. The absence of selection is worst exemplified, of course, in the human family. The ever-increasing discoveries of science which are continually finding new methods of combating dis- ease and making endurable our ailments may be blessings to us, but any rate can hardly be called a benefit for future generations. The very necessary prohibition of the marriage of near relations makes the general decline of the race slower than it would otherwise be; but, in spite of it, the survival to marry of the enormous army of the unsound in con- sequence of medical assistance is bound to tell in the long run, as it does among other animals. We repeat we do not believe the closest in-breed- ing, even for an indefinite number of generations, would lead to any form of degeneration if only the constitutionally perfect were bred together. The question is, then, if we select for constitution, can we hope to maintain the characters of speed, action, weight, etc., as the case may be? As matters at present stand, it hardly seems as if we could. The severe tests to which our race horses are put is cer- tainly some trial of constitutional merit, and if all breeders combined to breed from those individuals who stood the exigencies of a three or four years training, we should in a few years be in a fair way to possess a strain free from slur of delicacy which at present surrounds it. At present every speedy mare which fails to stand prolonged training, or which easily breaks down goes to the stud to become the dam of offspring which are bound to inherit a tendency, if nothing more, to their mother's weak- ness. In-breeding, the mating of these offspring with animals which perhaps possess a strain or two of the blood from which their dam inherited her weak- ness, at once insures that the infirmity shall not be lost, and therefore we can truly say that in-breed- ing is, in a way, the cause of all the evils that are laid at its door, but not that it causes them. Under the circumstances breeders should go to the root of the matter, and turn their attention, above everything else, to the production of strong, healthy animals. In addition to the selection of healthy- parents, there are other ways of doing this. One is to breed only from the fully mature, and from par- ents neither excessively young nor exclusively old. Another is to breed under as natural conditions as possible, allowing an outdoor life to the mare and foals, and not permitting the birth of foals at un- natural seasons of the year because an extra race or two or some paltry prizes might be picked up by the most advanced youngster. A third course is not to wean too early — in fact, if this process is con- ducted naturally, all the better for both. Of course, a liberal dietary during a foal's first winter comes under the head of elementary stud management rather than within the province of this article, but its importance with regard to the whole future life and development of a colt justifies one in alluding to it here. There is an old and hackneyed saying that "Like produces like." So familiar is it that we are some- times apt to overlook its significance. It is proved by the experience of certain breeders of the smaller mammals that it is possible to breed successful prize-winners without recourse to close in-breeding at all. The observations of fanciers, it may be added, are often of much value by reason of the rapidity with which generation succeeds generation in small animals. Much more experience and valu- able information are to be obtained than is the case with the slower breeding horses and cattle. We know more than one case of men who objected to consanguineous mating on principle, and who adopted the course of never breeding from near relatives. They found that by always buying the best, and by crossing the most perfect specimens together, the action of the above-mentioned saying was brought into force. That the animals were in reality related — that they were inbred in the back part of their pedigree — we have no doubt; at the same time the relationship was not near. It is extremely likely that the secret of the suc- cess lay in the fact that first-class specimens were bought regardless of cost, and that in consequence the females at any rate equalled, if they did not excel, the males in points of conformation. The im- portance of good females as a factor in successful breeding cannot be too strongly insisted upon. Fur- thermore, to get the best results the mating to- gether of animals with the same good points con- duces to the transmission of these points to the offspring, and by in-breeding to them in subsequent generations they will be fixed, and will become potent characters in a strain. EASTERN SALES. While New York and Cleveland are without doubt the places to offer horses at auction that are of enough class to bring an average of four figures, prices for the general run of horses of all breeds are not as good there as in California. Take draft stallions for instance. Does anyone suppose for a moment that carload after carload would have been brought to this coast during the past two years and sold to our breeders had the prices to be obtained here not been larger than the average Eastern price with freight added? The average of the trotting horse sales also show that the Pacific Coast is just as good a market at the present time. Two important Easterns lase were held week before last — one at Indianapolis, Indiana, the other at Washington Court House, Ohio. At the first mentioned sale which was managed by Frank P. Kenney, with Col. Geo. Bain as auctioneer, there were but two horses that fetched as much as $1000. The following California bred ones were sold the opening day of the sale: Roland McKinney, bay colt, two years old, by McKinney 2: 11^, dam Monte Agan by Mikagan 2:19%, to W. A. Stout of Indian- apolis, for $S00. Sterling McKinney 2:24%, brown horse, six years old, by McKinney 2:11%, dam Twenty-third by Di- rector, to V. L. Shuter, Indianapolis, for $800. Clay Dillon, bay gelding, three years old, by Sid- ney Dillon, dam Pansy by C. M. Clay Jr., to P. C. Walker, Memphis, for $200. Francis McKinney, brown colt, one year old, by McKinney 2:11%, dam Frances 2:30 by Axinite 2:17%, to R. S. Bebout, Rushville, for $400. Captain Griffith, black colt, three years old, by Bonnie Direct 2:05%, dam Flora Grand by Le Grande, to Ed. Lewis of Indianapolis, for $210. At this sale the mare Icelander 2:12%, reckoned as one of the great racing prospects for 1907, brought $2650, and Swift Patchen, a four-year-old that is touted as a 2:05 prospect, sold for $1520. The next highest price was $825, paid for a two-year-old filly by McRobert, and the next $S00, paid for the Cali- fornia bred McKinney stallion Sterling McKinney, whose sale is quoted above. At the Washington Court House sale Sugar Bob 2:17%, a bay stallion by the popular sire Bobby Burns, brought $1635; William C. 2:09% by Civiliz- ation sold for $1490. and no other horse brought as much as $1000. Two McKinney fillies were sold, one for $440, the other for $340, but the account in the papers does not state their age or further breed- ing. At the Old Glory Sale next week better prices will doubtless be obtained, as that's where the big buy- ers are and the prices paid lor the high class one brings up the average. J. B. Haggin will sell one hundred and fifty of his trotters at the Fasig-Tipton February sale. The star of the lot will be a full brother to the pacer Anaconda 2:01%. This horse is said to be a sen- sationally fast trotter. This sale will mark Hag- gin's finish as a breeder of trotters. Saturday, November 24. 190G] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE CAPTURE OF ASTEROID. Woodford Clay, the young Kentuckian who has been so successful East this season with Running Water, Content, Single Shot, Outcome and Kentucky Beau, while host at the Waldorf the evening of the day when his last named colt won the Waldorf Stake at Sheepshead Bay, proposed this toast to his assembled guests: "To my father. Ezekiel Clay, one of the only two men on earth who ever captured an Asteroid." Woodford county breeders, and, indeed, all breed- ers of thoroughbreds in Kentucky, and the Bluegrass region in general, honor and respect Col. Zeke Clay as one of the oldest, if not the oldest, in fact, of any of his class in county or State, looking up to the veteran not only as an authority on the breeding of the high-mettled race horse, but as a man who was everybody's friend in the community of which he so long has been an honored member. Long before Col. Clay became a partner in the racing firm of Clay & Woodford, that developed Runnymede and sold the colt to the Dwyers, he had made a record in the county with his fellow-breeder, Warren Viley, of which any man or men well may be proud. For the two men, as the son Woodford voiced in his toast at the Waldorf dinner, "Cap- tured an Asteroid," after a journey in a hostile coun- try that required pluck, bravery and strategy com- bined. In the fall of lS6i Kentucky, as in revolutionary days, was again the "dark and bloody ground," in- fested with guerrillas and marauders of all sorts posing as members of both armies and carrying on their predatory raids between hostile lines. Among frequent sufferers from these guerilla raids were the stock breeders throughout the State, losing valu- able cattle, sheep and horses to the foragers. But while the breeders gave up cattle and sheep they resisted the guerrilla thefts of their horses, made under the plea of "pressing" them into the service, and many skirmishes took place between the stockmen and the mararuders. Lives were lost on both sides. Adam Harper of Nantura Farm was shot down and killed at his own gate by a band led by a woman, Sue Monday, who was later caught and strung up at the end of a rope. The Alexander farm at Big Spring was the scene of the most notable of those guerrilla forays. Short- ly after dusk one evening in October a large band of the marauders descended on Woodburn and with- out even asking "by your leave" proceeded to open barns and started to take out some of the highest class horses at this famous birthplace of racers. Half a dozen had been led out by the outlaws, among them the crack colts Northumberland and Asteroid, before the farm retainers realized what was going on, and the guerrillas were cooly selecting some others, when Superintendent Broadhead, with most of his employes, came up on the jump. The latter were well armed, but the robbers were much the larger party. Parley was first attempted, but as the guerrilla leader was obdurate and cooly mounted Asteroid himself, the Alexander force charged the robbers and a general melee ensued. Shots were fired and several saddles emptied, when the robbers made off in the direction of the Kentucky River, carrying the horses with them, among them Northumberland and Asteroid. Followed closely by the Broadhead forces the guerrillas were again reached on the river banks and another skirmish ensued. The Alexander hands fought pluckily and after laying out several more of the robbers recaptured half the horses stolen. But the star of the lot, the priceless Asteroid, val- ued by his owner as the apple of his eye, was not among those recovered. The guerrilla leader, riding the great colt, swam the Kentucky River under a shawer of bullets, most- ly fired wide for fear of killing the horse. The night was brightened by the rays of a full moon, and As- teroid and his captor could be plainly viewed as they reached the far bank of the stream and made off in the chaparral. The Woodburn employes had not escaped scath- less in the fight, however, and several were wounded, though none fatally, and it was a mournful party that returned to the farm to report that Asteroid was gone. By this time the whole neighborhood was aroused and the Alexanders held a council of war with their friends as to the best means of recovering Asteroid. Many plans were discussed pro and con. force being finally discarded and strategy decided upon. Among the volunteers in the emergency were War- ren Viley and Zeke- Clay, men that enjoyed general esteem and confidence. Both were six-footers, of Herculean frames, accomplished horsemen and dead shots, in short, the very men for the tough job ahead — that of recovering the great colt by hook or crook, by purchase, stratagen or fight, and Robert Alexander finally selected them for the desperate undertaking. That same night the two rescuers. Clay and Viley, well mounted and taking with them two of the best bloodhounds at Woodburn, started on their danger- ous trip. They swam the Kentucky River at the point where the guerrillas made oB with Asteroid and took up the trail of the robbers on the opposite bank through chaparral and dense underbrush. Once well away from the river the two were able to proceed more rapidly and by daylight knew that they were not far behind the guerrillas, as they found traces of where they had camped for a short rest. Further on the tracks showed that the band had divided, the bulk going one way and the riders another. Following the smaller trail, inquiry at a cabin showed by the description of the two guer- rillas to be the ones they were after and the pur- suers then gained rapidly on the pursued. By noon that day the trail became so. warm that the two bloodhounds were called in. muzzled and leashed and a couple of hours later the two plucky hunters descried their quarry camped under a big tree. There were only two of the guerrillas, and the sight of the colt Asteroid, apparently unharmed, gladdened the eyes of the two big men from Big Spring. The outlaws had not yet seen the pursuers and before showing themselves the rescuers held an impromptu council of war to decide upon their first steps. With only two of the robbers to contend with, honors were even in that important respect, and al- though fatigued from their long night and day ride, Viley was in favor of making a rush and taking the outlaws unawares. But Clay was in favor of parley first and fight afterwards if necessary, and both friends finally agreed to that course. Waving their hands in token of amity, the two rescuers rode up to the guerrilla pair, who were by this time mounted again, ready to run or fight as the case might be. Clay acted as spokesman and came at once to business, saying to the guerrilla who was astride of Asteroid that they were willing to buy back the "colt," who was a family pet, etc. At first the guerrilla demurred with, "This is not a colt, but the best horse I ever threw a leg over, and I need him in my business." But on further talk, and seeing that the two men from Big Spring would be a pretty good handful in case of a resort to force, and that it was two against two, the robber leader agreed to take $300 for the colt, little knowing what a valuable prize he was giving up. The money was paid over and rescuers and guer- rillas parted on amicable terms, with this parting sally from Viley to the robbers: "Look here, you two! This armistice is now ended and if ever we catch either of you back at Big Spring you will be dangling from the limb of a tree. Now make your- selves scarce." With Asteroid safely recovered, the rescuing party of men, dogs and horses rode back more slowly on the homeward journey, keeping a weather eye open for more guerrillas, as the country they were tra- versing was full of them. But they reached the Kentucky River without further incident, and swim- ming across were soon in safety on the home bank. The arrival of rescuers Clay and Viley at Wood- burn with the great colt was marked by an ovation in which people from miles away participated. Not in all those troublous times was a more gallant deed recorded than the pursuit and recapture of Asteroid by two men and after a 160-mile ride through an enemy's country. And in all the late years the Alexanders always had a soft spot in their hearts for Zeke Clay and Warren Viley, the rescuers of Asteroid. Asteroid experienced no ill effects from his com- pulsory sojourn with his guerrilla captors, and many were the jokes at the expense of the latter in letting a $15,000 horse go for ?300. But this raid was not the last that Woodburn had to contend with that fall, and a few weeks later the Alexanders removed all their thoroughbreds to Sangamon county, Illinois, where they remained until the end of the war in the spring of 1865. That season Asteroid ran races at St. Louis, Cin- cinnati and Louisville and was never beaten during his entire turf career. He lost the first heat of a raec at Cincinnati, but won the other two and the race. The following year (1866) the great son of Lexing- ton and Nebula was entered in the Inauguration Stakes, four mile heats, for Jerome Park's opening day. In this race he was meeting Kentucky, Idlewild, Fleetwing and the best Eastern horses. But after reaching Jerome and showing well in his work As- teroid broke down after a hurricane trial and did not start in the stake. Between heats on the day of the race was run Asteroid was shown to the ad- miring and regretful thousands. At the stud he sired Ballankeel, Creedmore, Artist, etc., but was hardly a success.— C. C. Peters in Kentucky Farmer and Breeder. MISTAKES OF THE SEASON. They say that "Knap" McCarthy and Jack Curry, both of whom are spending a few weeks in New York, have been rather lucky in picking winners at the running meetings now being held at the Eastern tracks. McCarthy is driving Oro 2:05% and Nor- man B. 2:06% to pole, while Curry is jogging and occasionally brushing Tuna 2:08y2 and Brilliant Girl 2:08%, these mares also making a splendid pair to double harness. All four trotters are to pass under the hammer at the coming Old Glory Sale. John E. Madden owns a two-year-old full brother to Siliko, which has been a mile in 2: 2514. and Clem Beachy thinks him faster than Siliko. Madden has informed some Europeans who were anxious to purchase Siliko that he is not for sale. A small band of richly bred mares are being collected by Madden and Siliko will be put at the head of the stud after being given a chance to win the Transyl- vania. The bright side of the racing season has been pretty thoroughly discussed since the Lexington meeting. The tables have given the largest money earners of the season and stallion owners have noted with glee the additions made to the sire':- list. There has been plenty of racing and lots of big stakes and purses have been decided. The other side of the picture has not geen so prominent, and it is well, for it is the contemplation of the winners and the hope of owning one that keeps the sport alive. Those who have won hope to repeat the op- eration in a more ambitious manner another season and are casting about for suitable material, while a majority of the losers are even more anxious in the search for something capable of carrying their col- ors to the front. A few have become disgusted and have dropped out, or will do so; but their places will be more than filled with enthusiastic recruits. It is well at this time for those who have not met with the success anticipated to look back and care- fully search for the reason of their non-success. Many will find that they overestimated the ability of a fair race horse and entered him on the Grand Circuit, where fourth money or worse was their por- tion, when races won would be to their credit had they sought other circuits for the field of their en- deavor. Placing a horse is an art in itself, and is worthy of deep consideration. It is better to win a thousand-dollar purse than to be unplaced in a five- thousand-dollar stake. Many another owner will find that he has practiced false economy by saving a few dollars in giving his horse in care of a trainer who charges a small sum for his services. A good trainer is always worth a good price. Many a prom- ising race horse has been ruined by incompetent trainers. The trainer who charges an exceedingly small price will be apt to try to make both ends meet by underfeeding, and. as a rule, the trainer who does not value his services at a fair figure is either incompetent or a knave, perhaps both. The man who pays several thousand dollars for a horse and places him in the hands of a cheap trainer will find the sport expensive and unsatisfactory. Under most favorable conditions there will be many dis- appointments. Trainers can easily figure out where they have made costly errors. Perhaps their friends have al- ready pointed them out. Like the owner, they may have overestimated their horses, or possibly they have underestimated their opponents. Time on the circuit they selected may have averaged faster than it did the year before. This, of course, is something hard to foresee. Possibly their worst error was in having incompetent help. A drunken "swipe" has driven more than one good owner out of the game. It costs more to train a horse than it used to, and for that reason trainers have got to charge more Feed of all kinds and the cost of help has increased, and this is true all over the country. The cost of living has increased enormously in recent years, and wages have advanced and are still advancing in every field of endeavor. Trainers, in figuring the price to ask the owner, should bear this in mind, and not try to exist on the prices of ten years ago. Nothing makes for success so much as a good, trust- worthy groom. The right kind cannot be hired for nothing, but it will pay big to get the right kind. It might be well to remember that Williams paid one hundred dollars a month to the boy who "swiped" Allerton, and he was not at the top of the heap then, either. Williams knew that his success depended on the great stallion, and he took every reasonable precaution to see that Allerton got a fair show, and he was not willing to trust his future to incompetent help, careless or drunken grooms, who might in a night ruin the horse and all his plans. Possiblv the trainer realizes that he had more horses than he could give the attention due them, and that he would have won more races and had more money if he had weeded out some of the poor ones early in the season and given his whole time to a smaller but better stable. Very often, in en- deavoring to improve a no-account race horse, pa- tience is exhausted, with the result that the good horse does not receive either the time or attention due him, and both prove disappointing in their races. No amount of skill could improve the poor horse, while the lack of just that amount to his stable mate results in the good horse getting second money when he should have won the race. Mistakes are made to be tiken advantage of. At the time, the other fellow improves the opportunity. Now is the time to note your own mistakes and so plan as to take advantage of them in the future. That's what wins. — Western Horseman. David Allen of Brentwood has moved his horses to Concord track and will begin work on a string of four or five. He has two by Altamont out of Ethel C. 2:20 by Sidney, a filly by Chas. Marvin out of the same mare, another by Welcome 2:10V*. out of a mare by Woodnut. All are in good shape to begin work on and will be showing speed before spring. Among the pacers to be staked down the big line next season is the brown stallion Hal R. 2:11% by Hal B. 2:04l4, owned by Clark and Nicholson. Fair- mont, W. Va.. and who made a remarkable campaign over the half-mile tracks this season in charge of Frank Hedrick. A record as fast as that of his sire is predicted for him. Harry Stinson, trainer for Cruikston Park Farm, Gait. Ont., thinks pretty well of the three-year-old colt Directnel, having worked him a mile right at 2 : 12 last month. Directnel is a son of Directly 2:03% and out of Susie T. 2:09%. Nutwood Wilkes 2:16% and Zombro 2:11 two leading California sires this year, new performers to the credit of each. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 24, 1906 itritntiitiiSi tuV^ H,t.,fnnuut»HHW^*4^******'^l.■^.■^■.t.lt * 1 1 ************* ROD, GUN AND KENNEL i Conducted by STATiSTICS OF HUNTING LICENSES. Taking the view that there will be an effort made, among other proposed changes in the game laws, to license the gun, when the State Legislature con- venes next January, the following data and informa- tion, compiled by Prof. T. S. Palmer, in charge of Game Protection, Bureau of Biological Survey, and published by the United States Department of Agri- culture, may be of more than passing interest to our readers, particularly so to the sportsmen of this State, to many of whom the matter is a com- paratively new issue. The license system has proved the most success- ful method thus far devised of raising funds for game protection. It has undergone rapid develop- ment in recent years and has reached a point in nine States where the income which it has produced has placed the Game "Warden Department on a self- sustaining basis. It has also furnished useful sta- tistics hitherto unavailable in regard to the number of hunters in States which have adopted both resi- dent and non-resident licenses. Thus examination of the returns shows that in 1905 nearly 10,000 licenses were issuel to non-residents, or people hunt- ing outside their own States; that in seventeen States and three Provinces of Cananda 511,905 licenses were issued to residents, and that, so far as figures are available, the total number of licensed hunters in the United States and Canada was more than half a million and the amount paid for licenses more than $600,000. The objects of this circular are to present in con- densed and convenient form the most important data concerning the license system and to bring together statistics for the two years that have elapsed since the publication of Bulletin No. 19, entitled "Hunting Licenses, Their History. Objects and Limitations." The information here presented has been arranged under ten headings. Two of these, relating to the history of the subject, show the dates of adoption of the license system in each State and the changes which have occurred in the fees. Four others, relat- ing particularly to statistics, show the number of non-resident and the number of resident licenses is- sued during each of the past five years, the increase in the total number of licenses issued in 1905 as compared with 1903, and the number of licensed hunters. The last four, relating to enforcement, show the cost of colecting license fees, restrictions on the use of license funds, exemptions under existing laws, and the results of experiments in certain features of license legislation. Full information in regard to the history of hunt- ing licenses may be found in Bulletin No. 19; details in regard to fees, officers from whom licenses may be obtained, and privileges of shipping game are given in Farmers' Bulletin No. 265, "Game Laws for 1906." Dates of Adoption of the License System. The history of license legislation covers four classes of licenses — resident, non-resident, market- hunting, and alien. The resident license was ap- parently first suggested in New York in 1864 (Laws 1S64, Chap. 426), but this statute was repealed before it hal an opportunity to go into effect: A law of 1862 prohibiting hunting deer in Kings, Queens and Suf- folk counties for five years, and after that period except in the month of November, was amended two years later by a provision allowing anyone to kill deer in Suffolk county in open season under a written permit from a Justice of the Peace, obtain- able on payment of $10, and good in the town in which issued. This law was repealed in 1867, the same year in which the close season for deer ex- pired, so that no licenses were actually issued. The first resident license actually in force seems to have been in Maryland in 1872, to regulate wild-fowl hunt- ing on the Susquehanna Flats by retaining the busi- ness for the benefit of residents and at the same time raising revenue for enforcing the game laws. The non-resident license was apparently first inaugu- rated in New Jersey in 1873 in six of the southern counties, but it was local in character and widely different from the modern license first adopted in the United States in 1895. The market-hunting license seems to have had its origin in Arkansas in 1875. Lastly, in 1903, Pennsylvania extended its non-resident license law to include aliens, or un- naturalized foreign-born residents, hunting in the State. Prior to 1895 comparatively little progress was made in the United States in license legislation. New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, South Carolina and Florida had adopted hunting licenses, and South Carolina and Arkansas market-hunting licenses, but these licenses, except in Delaware and Arkansas, were local, or good only in the county of issue. Dur- ing this same period, however, non-resident licenses had been adopted by all of the organized Provinces of Canada except Prince Edward Island. Nova Scotia led the way in 1877 to protect herself, it is said, against market hunters from New York and Bcston, and was followed by New Brunswick in 1878. Quebec established licenses in 1882, Ontario is. iSSS. Newfoundland in 1899, British Columbia and toba in 1890. and the Northwest Territories in J. X. DeWitt Tn 1S95 license legislation received a remarkable impetufin'hrNorfhwe.tern States. Non.es.dent licenses were adopted that year in Michigan, mm nesota i North Dakota, and Wyoming, and resident Senses ta Michigan and North Dakota Since then .similar statutes have followed in rapid succession. At present be non-resident license is in torce in all except 14 States, and in all the Provinces of Can- ada" the resident license in 16 States and 4 Cana- dian Provinces; the market-bunting license in Geor- ~a Loifisana Oregon, South Carolina and Tennes- see' ana the aiien license in Florida, Lo™^^ sachusetts Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, Wyom- ing an" Manitoba. Hawaii furnishes the only in- stance in which a State or Territory has tried the license system and abandoned it. • CAbo9utS oneialf the States have made changes in thf amount of the license fee since the first adop- tion of their license laws, and in some cases these alterations have been so frequent as to convey the frnWston that the fees are subject to considerable tactuat on Some of these changes have resulted fn a decided increase, others in a decrease-thus, u Wyoming the non-resident license, originally $20 to ZvTrt- in Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia it was at first $25.50, $25.25 and $26, and is now $15.50, Tl5 2t and $?16. Two genera, tendencies are notice- able- To make the rates conform to those ot ad 30ining States and to ™*™ ™*H>* * Wl* £nd «•>* for hunting big game and $10 for birds, ana r^sidentsTpaV $1 fVhunting birds animal gam. Zmh^ii=s^tSs^a^^e^t3 ^'SHMSS* ^d ThTf haTbeel ^Sa«r»ch»nn^^= tumn, but imposed no fee. In 190o the a STTlMB ^ urttai-SchSge° S the8 license a General one, necessary for hunting any game in the state outside the township of residence. Fees tor Sft Sfchi^anUTl inTou^ ta and Wy- tained a $100 carltau license torn 18 Sf £ 1S9J t ^ reduced the rate to $40-$S0, it ■again lu {oUowing $100 in 1902, and reduced it to $50 in thetono' ms year. Nova Scotia beginning with a $20 ra.e n 1ST? made the general license $50 in 1S7S ?o» in mi' $40 in 1902 and $30 in 1905. Quebec ha* lad 1881, $40 m i»«-. * $30 d ias nQxV u.npted rates varying _ fiom $-0 to ^do, ^ ^^ Serfo? fifh'and game clubs, in which case they pay but $10. Statistics of Non-Resident Licenses. Sg re6 rsiir^s^ Sar°yTanl OreTon, Pennsylvania South g Dakota Vir- he general license was establishec In 1905, tte State Warden has compiled the figures^ In V in Washington the deputy game waide r ^Seattle SMrrW In?* SS cfo°ne^eTdS from not heard from are Liberty county, Flonda, Lmiy, Harnev and Lake counties, Oregon; Roberts county. South Dakota; Accomac, Hanover, Madison, Nanse- mond. Princess Anne, and Westmoreland counties, Virginia. Fortunately in none of these cases is it probable that the number of licenses was large, so that the missing figures probably make no appreci- able difference in the totals. It may be thought that statistics by calendar years from States in which licenses expire before January 1 are not directly comparable with those in which licenses continue in force until the following spring. Thus while in Montana all licenses expire with the close of the year, in Illinois the open season for plover and snipe continues from September to the following May, and it is usual to make up the li- cense statistics for the year ending June 1. But this difficulty is more apparent than real. In more than half the States the licenses expire before Janu- ary 1; in others they are good for one year from date of issue or until various dates between Febru- ary 1 and July 1, yet it must be remembered that as most licenses are secured before January 1, or early in season, the returns in all cases are sub- stantially those for the. calendar year in which the season begins. Of the- 36 States which required non-residents to obtain licenses in 1905, only one State — Maine- - issued more than 1000 non-resident licenses, only three others more than 500, and about one-half of the entire number more than 100. Of these States, Delaware issued 213, Florida 607, Idaho 112, Illinois 116, Maine 2,413, Michigan 105, Minnesota 309, Mon- tana 133, Nebraska 140, New Hampshire 469, New- Jersey 264, North Carolina 987, Oregon 138, South Dakota 371, Virginia 355, Wisconsin 781, and Wy- oming 168. In Canada, where non-resident licenses are required practically everywhere, only three of the nine Provinces licensed more than 100 non- residents. The criticism sometimes made that scarcity of game and high non-resident license fees in the United States are forcing sportsmen into Canada does not seem to be borne out by these figures. The total number of non-residents licensed last year in Can- ada was only about 1,300. Of these Quebec licensed 258, New Brunswick 283, and Ontario 443. Florida, Illinois, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Wisconsin each attracted more non-residents than any one of the Provinces, and Maine alone 85 per cent more than all the Provinces combined. A care- ful analysis of the Canadian statistics shows that most of the non-resident sportsmen who hunted in New Brunswick and Newfoundland came from Mas- sachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania, and most of those who hunted in Ontario resided in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. (To Be Concluded.) DUCK SHOOTING NOTES. Ten days ago the all-absorbing question with sportsmen in many parts of this State was: "Where have the ducks gone to?" Within twenty-four hours apparently the birds took wing and sped away, pos- sibly to the Imperial overflowed district and the Colorado delta, for but in very few resorts north of those localities were the hunters rewarded with more than small bags. Last Sunday and during all of the past week con- ditions in the bay counties shooting grounds, at all events, were radically different. On that day limit bags were the rule on all of. the Suisun preserves. During the week nearly every shooter who has visited the Suisun club preserves has also shot limit ass- Saturday last a north wind prevailed over that marsh section and the birds tumbled in for shelter in immense flocks. On some grounds the bags were almost totally made up of teal. Phil B. Bekeart of the Family Gun Club and W. W. Richards, who shot near Cygnus Station, each killed limit strings of teal. These dainty birds were in evidence by thousands, seemingly. Reports from the Cordelia, Ibis Teal and Joyce Island Clubs were of similar import— limit bags of sprig and teal. Further to the north, on the Pastime Club ponds (formerly the late Chas. L. Fair's preserve), mallards were in evidence. Otto Feudner, Dr. Bell and Chas. Fuller each shot their quota of mallard, sprig and teal. The Field and Tule Club members also have had splendid duck shooting. From present indications, judging by recent re- ports, the once splendid preserve of the late Her- man Oelrichs has degenerated into a markec hunt- ing domain. Among those who have the privilege of shooting over the splendid ponds on that tract are individuals who shoot for the market. The worst feature of present conditions in that tract is that night shooting has been incessant. This illegal work has established a precedent which has been followed by irresponsible individual shooters until the practice has become a menace to the shooting of many members of gun clubs on adjacent marsh lands A movement is on foot, it is reported, to seek legal protection and effective means for the suppression of the uncurbed license now prevail- ing, which threatens eventually to drive the ducks from that section of the marsh. .*■■,* The northern birds have been coming in daily tor a week or more and are in prime condition. Can- vas backs are noticeably large and fat, where two weeks ago the birds were small sized and not overly fat The "can" has been much in evidence at many remote fresh water ponds. Northern spooneys are also in prime condition. Indication at this writing- tends to a grand shoot to-morrow on the Sunisun, for the north wind is still blowing and this will keep the birds in that section. In many parts of the Alameda marshes the shoot- ing has also been excellent. Rail shooting in the San Mateo marshes has been very good, many limit bags of twenty have been shot in the past two weeks. Hunting Grounds Closed. Cross Island, in the Napa marsh district, has been posted against hunters. This section has been a favorite for Vallejo and Napa hunters. Mr. George L. Cross has determined, however, to shut down on hunters, it is reported that stock has been in- jured and that other illegal acts have been com- mitted. Saturday, November 24, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 AT THE TRAPS. A RECORD STRIPED BASS. THE PLAGUE OF FRESH VEGETABLES. Secretary H. P. Jacobsen of the Trapshooters' League of the Pacific Coast recently mailed a circu- lar letter to Coast trapshooters' and sportsmen, an- nouncing a merchandise shoot for February, also shoots in March and April, and a three day tourna- ment in May. At this shoot the league trophy, valued at $100, will be the main prize in a 100-target race — the League Handicap, an annual event. The new organization is meeting with great en- couragement and bids fair to place the sport on a footing here that will be lasting. Since the circular letter was issued the following list of trophies have been donated, to be competed for at the several shoots next season: Sorensen & Co. offer a diamond medal, valued at $150. to he shot for in the League Handicap shoot. Mr. R. C. Reed of the Selby S. & L. Co. has placed a fine trophy at the disposition of the League. Among other prizes donated are the Du Pont, Remington and Ballistite trophies. An inducing list of merchandise prizes has already been donated. Taking it all in all, the trap season for the bay counties clubs during next year promises to be a very lively and successful one. The League shoots will all take place at Ingleside. The officers of the League are: President. Edgar L. Forster; Board of Directors. Tony Prior, C. C. Nauman, Mark Iverson, E. Schultz, W. Murdoch: Secretary-Treasurer, H. P. „acobsen, 1917 Chestnut street, Alameda, Cal. The Pacific Coast Handicap of the Interstate As- sociation will be the closing fixture for Ingleside next season. The Bakersfield Gun Club concluded a two days' trap shoot on November 4th. A. J. Ferguson was high gun for the tournament, with 87 1-3 per cent. F. X. Schofield, J. Nelson and Fred Stone tied for second high average, with 85 1-" per cent each. Mr. Sykes made low average on 77 1-3 per cent, not a bad record by any means. There were two live-bird events Sunday. The first event of fifteen live birds was won by Cartwright, who killed every bird. Stone and Ferguson dropped fourteen birds each and divided second and third moneys. *i six-bird event was captured by Havi- land, who did not miss a shot. The winners in the bluerock events follow: Event No. 1. 10 targets — Won by A. J. Ferguson, who broke 10 straight; Adams second, with 9 tar- gets. Event No. 2; fifteen targets — Won by Adams, who broke 14 ; Scofield, Ferguson, Wilson and Nelson second, with 13 each. Event No. 3; 10 targets — Won by Ferguson, with 10 straight; Scofield, Adams, Sykes and Harland second, with 9 apiece. Event No. 4; 25 targets — Won by Sykes, with score of 24; Nelson second, with 23; Scofield and Adams third, with 22. Event No. 5: 15 birds — Won by Wilson and Havi- land. 14 each; Adams, Scofield and Shatter third, with 13 targets. Event No. 6; 15 live birds — Won by Cartwright, w-.h score of 15 straight; Stone and Ferguson sec- ond, with 14. Extra event; 6 live birds — Won by Haviland; Scofield, Stone. Adams, Ferguson, Jewett, Higgins and Nelson divided second money with 5 birds each. Extra event No. 1; high gun; 10 targets — Won by Adams. Scofield and Sykes, 9 each. Extra No. 2; high gun — Won by Fred Stone, with 20 targets out of possible 20. Extra No. 3; high gun — Won by Scofield and Wil- son, with 19 out of 20. A miss-and-out shoot wound up- the tourney. There were six entries. Stone was out on his sixth bird, Adams lost his eighth. XHson his ninth, Scofield followed on his tenth, leaving Ferguson and Nelson to fight it out. Wilson won on the fifteenth bird. The Spokane Rod and Gun Club will hold an invitation trap shoot on Thanksgiving Day. A large attendance of Northwest sportsmen is anticipated. The program will embrace ten 15-target events. Among other good things on tap there will be served a fine turkey and duck lunch to the shooters and guests of the club. The Williams Gun Club of Williams, Arizona, two weeks ago held a combined shotgun, rifle and re- volver shoot. The scores in the club silver cup race at 25 tar- gets were as follows: P. A. Melick 14. R. S. Teeple 12. J. H. Hudson 14. H. D. Johnson 12. Hogue 13. D. Raudebaugh 17, Mrs. Phelan 13, J. Attwood 9, J. C. Phelan 15, H. D. Johnson 6. The Coronado Country Club of San Diego has ar- ranged an attractive card of out-door sports for the coming season. Clay pigeon shooting will be one of the attractions. The shoot last season proved such a success that the club will hold another tour- nament most likely in March. "That many can broob 'in- weather that love not the wind" may account for the persistence with which the striped bass anglers have devoted time and talent for two weeks past in fishing for the finny denizens of San Antone slough and the con- of Sonoma creek, mar Wingo Station, on the line of the California Northwestern When Mr. William Burlin^ame hooked and landed a fine 30-pound fish Sunday, the llth inst., he was the envied angler of the clam casting contingent that has assiduously fislu-d the San Antum- for a month of Sundays past. Burlingame was the proud i of the San Francisco Striped Bass Club high hook medal, and also made the record catch of a striped bass in the San Antone, beating the record made by the late Fred Bushnell, who landed a bass weighing about 29% pounds several years ago. Last Sunday over two score of anglers were on the slough, but not a fish was taken. A six-foot tide made a swift flood and ebb current. Mr. James M. Thomson this week landed a striped bass that scaled 32 % pounds. This fine fish was taken near Wingo Station. Contrary to every tra- dition of that bass fishing district, the record bass \\ as caught whilst a heavy norther was raging and there was a sea in the creek that would make any hut the most determined and skillful angler put up his rod. Mr. Thomson now wears the high hook medal and it is safe to say that it the efforts of local striped bass anglers, be the weather what it may, for weeks to come, are of any avail there is a period of tribulation coming for the bass and the club high hook medal will have a shifting ownership. MARKING YOUNG SALMON. An English angler. Mr. Win. Malloch of Perth, is the possessor of a unique specimen caught this spring, in the shape of preserved grilse that was marked with a wire when it was a smolt in 1905. From this evidence Mr. Malloch is led to affirm, for one, that the old belief that smolts return to the rivers, as grilse, in the same year they go to sea is all wrong. He explains the evidence of the Stor- montfield Pond experiment, recorded in 1856, as mis- leading, because in the case of those grilse that were caught, and thought to have been marked, the evi- dence relied upon was the loss of a fin. This was the mark applied in the experiments to most of the fish, but it has been proved that it is by no means uncommon for young salmon to lose a fin without the assistance of man, so that probably the grilse caught were not the right ones. It is likely enough, observes Cosmopolitan in The Sportsman, that Mr. Malloch is right, for it always has been a strain on the mental balance to believe that a fish that grows to only two ounces in two years should jump to two or four pounds in a few months. Mr. Malloch also professes to be able to tell the age of salmon by their scales, but here a great deal must be taken for granted. Up to quite lately no salmon between the smolt and the grilse stage had ever been in those waters. Since, however, several fish have been caught which are believed to be at the midway stage of existence, but much more evidence is desirable, and more specimens, before any facts can be built up on this slender evidence. Nobody knows ex- actly where the smolts go to become grilse, nobody knows how they find their way back to their own rivers from the sea, assuming that they do go back to their own rivers, which is not believed by every- body, but appears to be almost certain, neverthe- less, as regards those which go back to fresh water at all. This proportion, according to the evidence of the 1905 experiment on the Tay. is not a large one. since 8.000 smolts were marked and only one marked grilse has yet been caught. There seems to be a good deal of difficulty in properly marking fish, and I am inclined to believe that until a better plan is invented the life history of the salmon will not be very well known. What is wanted is not only a mark, but one that carries lettering of identification, and also something that a two ounce fish can carry in comfort and will not be lost by a twenty-pound salmon. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. The revised, amended and new rules of the Amer- ican Kennel Club will take effect January 1, 1907. It behooves every fancier and intending exhibitor to peruse the same and become posted. These rules will be published in the premium list of every A. K. C. show. As a matter of fact, how many exhibitors ever do read the A. K. C. and kennel club rules govern- ing dog shows? It is more than likely that many exhibitors have their first acquaintance with the rules when they art* up against some clause, the provisions of which have either, inadvertently or carelessly, been un- observed. An occurrence that would possibly have been avoided had the exhibitor been familiar with the rules. W. H. Carmichael of San Jose sent his Bull Ter- rier bitch (a litter sister of Englewood Vanguard, the Stockton winner) to Stiletto Kennels to be served by Woodlawn Baron. Fresh vegetables are not dog foods, though many dogs will eat and some relish them. Fed in small quantities and occasionally only, they provide a kindly alternative and laxative for the systems of overfed and underexercised dogs, but their too free and general use is responsible for an immense amount of disease and needless suffering. The writer (Greal Dan.- in I. K. N.) formerly employed them fairly freely for his dogs, but of late years he has learned to use them seldom, and then only sparingly as a flavoring or as a grateful form of opening medicin<-. We have already seen that the dog's stomach is naturally a very small one. de- signed by Nature to deal with concentrated animal foods, in which much nutriment is wrapped up in small volume, and distending it with fresh vege- tables, which are the least nutritive and most bulky of all foodstuffs, inevitably culminates in indiges- tion and malnutrition. From a sufficiency of suitable concentrated foods a healthy dogs stomach can extract without distress ample nourishment. That is its natural work, for which it is perfectly adapted. But a dog's stomach is small. It cannot, without risk of overtaxing, hold more than a certain quantity of food of any kind. There is no room to spare, and if it be filled up with fresh vegetables, which are mostly water, there is no space left for needed nourishing foods. Noth- ing can be got out of nothing, and even if vege- tables were a food naturally suited to the canine digestive system — which they are not — a dog could not obtain from them nutrients they do not contain. While the nutritive value of food substances as shown by chemical analyses is only at best a rela- tive guide to their fitness for use as food for any particular species of animal, such analyses are of great value in the hands of intelligent people. We have always with us minds to which mushrooms are "vegetable beefsteaks" and bananas a better food than meat, so that it is not surprising to find some dog owners still clinging to the quaint and timeworn theory that because certain fresh vegetables contain relatively high proportions of minerals they are therefore good "bone building" foods for dogs, and especially so for puppies. As reasonably might one argue that since calves have to build up a big bony framework, and since bones certainly contain in large quantities the mineral matters required for bone formation, therefore bones are necessarily a wholesome and valuable food for growing calves. Ancient superstitions die slowly, and the writer to-day knows many kindly intentioned folk who feed their unfortunate dogs mainly on "the very best of vegetables and gravy — just as we have it ourselves," not from a sense of economy, but from the mistaken impression that "it is good for them and keeps their coats nice." So true is it that evil is wrought by want of thought as well as want of heart. Such an owner would indignantly repudiate the suggestion that his dog existed in a continuous state of semi-starvation, but there is proof — sufficient and to spare — right to his hand, if he will only see it. Let him open his dog's mouth, and look at its tongue and gums. He will find the mucous membrane, which is the soft, pink lining, pale in color, indicating a debilitated or anaemic condition of the body. Then let him con- tract with this the bright rose-pink, uncoated tongue of a well cared for dog, fed largely on a concen- trated diet of foods of animal origin. Let him do this for himself, remembering that a bright pink, uncoated tongue is ordinarily one of the surest signs of perfect nutrition and present health. Here is proof — simple, convincing, incontestable. Mr. Thos. B. Hutchins of Gridley, Butte county, recently purchased from Stiletto Kennels a Bull Terrier bitch puppy by Bloomsbury Baron-Ch. Meg Merrilies. FOR THE PROTECTION OF SEA FISH. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Ch. Anfield Model, who bears the reputation of being one of the greatest Collies sires that ever lived, has been purchased by an American fancier. Members of the Southern California Rod and Reel Club met last week in Los Angeles to talk over the fishing" situation on the south coast and formulate measures calculated to give the sea fish some part of the protection that the last few sea- sons has so signally demonstrated as necessary, writes E. L. Hedderly, one of the best posted and liberal minded sportsmen in Southern California. A number of the most enthusiastic members of the club turned out. and the business of the evening was attacked in so vigorous and methodical a man- ner that the earnestness of the local anglers in se- curing favorable protective legislation eannot be questioned. Plenty of feeling was expressed during several of the addresses, and not a little indignation fol- lowed. A. B. Conrad's convincing proof that the fish of the southern coasts were swiftly being ex- terminated by the ruthless seining now being per- mitted by the State. "I tell you, brother fishermen, that unless we do something right away to stop this indiscriminate slaughter of spawning fish, we might as well put away our rods now, for in a very little time we will have no further use for them," declared Conrad. "At the most, I do not believe fishing from an amateur standpoint will be worth while more than two more seasons at the present rate. I have seen it go from bad to each year, and I am convinced that I seiners with their nets which take ev< sight are the cause. I have seen them S' THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 24, 1906 of fine fish ful of spawn and I know that the game cannot continue with them burning the candle at ends in that way. I want to see either an ab- seining, or a regulation of it that will protect the?e fish, and I see no feasible way of securing (hat." Mr. Conrad is a long-time resident of this city and has argued that there was need of cting the fish for many years. legal and feasible to stop seining was pointed out by Dr. Boynton, a veteran angler of the East, who is familiar with the condi- tions and laws around New York. The need of pro- tection was shown by Dr. Boynton in the ease of the menhaden fishery, and the substantial good that followed the imposition of a three-mile limit from shore, within which it is illegal to use any kind of a seine or purse net, was also pointed out. Committees consisting of the ablest lawyers avail- able were appointed by the chair to draft suitable clauses for insertion in the proposed game law. Considering the average of the seasons, surf fish- ing along the south coast has steadily been de- teriorating for many years. The market fishermen with their nets have undoubtedly been a majority factor in the decrease. Notwithstanding the State law. which makes it illegal to catch the young of any fish without returning the same to the water immediately and alive, all the shore seiners kill mil- lions of little fish every season by using nets of too small mesh, and by the mere hauling of their nets. Small fish are delicately constituted and can- not stand being mauled about; the few fishermen who attempt to comply with the law make a mock of it by throwing dead fry into the sea for the gulls to pick at. Tons of surf fish, yellowfins, croakers and other surf denizens under five inches in length are thus wasted annually. Even the deep sea fish fall victim to this unreasoning butchery. Barracuda, young sea bass, young halibut, indeed all varities occasionally come within the clutches of the seiner. The number of men engaged in the seining busi- ness as compared to the legitimate market fisher- men who ply their calling far outside is very small, but the damage they do is past calculation. The smelt is a good food fish; but it is being slaughtered by the million along the southern shores around Sunset Beach at present, every freight train bring- ing hundreds of pounds up to Los Angeles. The worst feature of this nefarious traffic is that each one of these une twelve to sixteen-inch smelts is a female ful of ripe ova and ready to spawn; in fact, that is the only reason the smelt so closely ap- proaches the shore at this season of the year. This is the only season the market fishermen can get them and the only time that they should be prevented from doing so. At other times the smelts caught are gill-netted outside, a method which is to be commended, as it only takes fish of mature size, and lets the small fry escape unscathed. Smelts are only an example of the mischief done. What with taking mother fish ready to spawn, and with destroying by the ton the few fry that have had a chance to hatch, it is a wonder there are any fish left in the ocean to-day. , Owing to the inadequate provisions regarding en- forcement of the game and fish laws, it is especially desirous of securing a protective measure that is easy to enforce, and for this reason, if none other, an absolute prohibition of seining is recommended. A size limit for each fish or a seasonal limit im- plies careful supervision by competent officers; any citizen properly deputized can arrest a man he finds pulling at the end of a seine, provided the act of seining is illegal. One may be passing by on a car too far to see the size of fish, but the commission of the overt act is easily recognized and easily sub- stantiated by witnesses. The proposed seining laws will work no hardship upon the ordinary consumer of fish. The amount of fish thus caught and usable is comparatively in- significant; it is the millions that are destroyed as spawn in the mother fish and as fry that prompt the demand for prohibition. When affairs come to such a pass in any kind of fishing that a thousand fish have to be destroyed for every one that is marketed, that branch of fishing cannot be done away with too soon. Fawns are protected in the game law and the seasons on birds are primarily designed to guard them during their breeding seasons and to give the young some chance for their lives. The anti-seining law is designed to do the same for sea fish and at present seems the only feasible scheme. Even the market men are not united in their op- position to it. The longer-headed of them realize that as now conducted seining will kill itself in a very few seasons; in fact at most places along the coast it has done so already. Few of the market magnates rely upon the seiners for their fish; they are too uncertain. It is not a sportsman's measure entirely, this anti- seining law. The criminal wasting of tons of a most valuable food supply is a matter that concerns every man, whether he ever wets a line or not — the non-fisher at least as much as the sportsman, ■ latter can always catch some kind of fish not within the reach of the market, while the for- mer must buy his. New York and other Eastern have recognized the need on the Atlantic seaboard repeatedly. As a result the fishing is holding its own in spite of the inroads made upon because these in.oads are so regulated that they £im of damage. Such a state of affairs indiscriminate butphery of young and spawn- that is allowed here would not be permitted und New York; there would be twenty men to rest the violators within an hour. The argument made by some that the fish of the ocean are innumerable and inexhaustible seems too we- refuted by present conditions to need further disproof. No man of experience in his senses will offer it nowadays unless utterly unfamiliar with the existing state of affairs. There is but one remedy. That is to stop by law the butchery, and by stop is meant not only the securing of an anti-seining law, but its vigorous and uncompromising enforcement by the deputizing of every amateur fisherman if necessary. Among other things that is seriously needed is the appointment of a Fish Commissioner from the South. This end of the State pays its taxes and its share of fines for violations of the game and fish laws, but it is without a representation in the Com- mission since Henry W. Keller resigned. A man who understood Southern needs in these matters and had the time to spare to give Commission busi- ness plenty of attention could work wonders. This end of the State has trouble in getting spawn, or indeed any other attention at the hands of the Com- mission. These are the views of the Rod and Reel Club. Attorney Max Lowenthal is drawing the fish pro- tection clause. License for Anglers. The Washington State Game and Fish Protective Association has a plan in view which will be dis- cussed at the next meeting of that body for the licensing of fishermen on the same principle as is now in force in regard to hunters. During several weeks past many communications have been re- ceived by Secretary H. Rief in regard to the matter, and the association has become interested to such an extent that blank applications or petitions have been prepared and will be sent out on request. The general prayer of the petitioners is that the associa- tion take action to have a bill passed by the next Legislature making hunting licenses include the privilege of fishing as well as making it compulsory for every fishermen to take out a license before he can engage in the sport. Another matter to come up before the association soon is in regard to the passage of an act to pro- hibit the use of salmon eggs for the purpose of catching trout or other game fish in any of the waters of the State. A number of petitions have also been received in regard to this proposition, and blanks will be sent out as in the preceding case. It is claimed by the fly-fishermen that the use of eggs spoils their sport and they ask that the association do what it can toward the passage of a bill for the prevention of their use. A meeting of the association is to be held before the meeting of the game wardens at North Yakima on November 20th, and at that time the matters spoken of will be considered. Again, after the game wardens' meeting another meeting of the association is to be held. Both gatherings will be in Seattle. Repentance Will Come Too Late. Two Butte, Montana, shooters, W. T. Hallowell and Z. Job, recently returned from a week's hunt- ing (?) trip at Red Rock Lake. The local paper in giving a very eulogistic account of the shooters' labors states that they bagged 452 ducks during the week, together with two swans and a Canadian goose. Out of the ducks were ninety mallard drake, fine big fellows. The swans weighed thirty pounds each and the goose twelve. While the hunters were at the lake they camped with Hank Whetmore, a well known hunter and trapper of that locality, whose hospitality is known to everyone who ever visited this famous hunting ground. The pair happened to strike the southward flight of the birds, and the sky was literally black with them. The two got 163 ducks without moving from a clump of willows where they shot until their gun barrels became overheated. Most of the ducks they brought back were mallards. It required a four-horse team to transport the men and their game and luggage to the railroad at Monida. Their game and luggage weighed 1,200 pounds. They expressed 640 pounds of ducks and brought the rest with them. The store (a shoe store owned by one of the twain) was literally strung with fowl, and was thronged with people all day. It does not seem as if there would be much sport in such a case as this, and that number of ducks for two men would hint at a superfluity of eagerness to exterminate the entire duck brigade. We should advise the shooters to shave the bristles from the back of their necks. Such a ofray on feathered game is as uncalled for as it is useless and wasteful. If the Butte sportsmen have so good a duck hunting territory to resort to, they are overlooking a good thing in not endeavoring to foster, for themselves to say the least, a continu- ance of such favorable conditions instead of deliber- ately allowing an early destruction of good hunting ground. A Record Season at the Trap. O. N. Ford of Central City, Iowa, who shoots TJ. M. C. shells from choice, writes: "I have shot U. M. C. shells for sixteen years at the trap and in the field. I have changed powders several times, but have stuck to U. M. C. shells because I know they are the best." We give Mr. Ford's remarkable scores from April to October, and it will be noted that of the 11,000 targets shot at only 5% per cent were scored as lost. During the season Mr. Ford has made five runs of over 100 straight and twenty runs over 50 straight. At Great Bend, Kan., April 19th, 195 out of 200. High average, with 117 straight. Wichita, Kan., April 27th, 1S7 out of 200; high average. Blaekwell, Indian Territory, May 1, 2 and 3, first, 9S out of 100 ,high average; second, 193 out of 200; third, 197 out of 200, with 190 straight. The world's amateur record for straight shooting for money, 4SS out of 500, is the world's amateur record for 500 shots on a three-days' shoot by an amateur. Tulsa, In- dian Territory, May 7th, 1S9 out of 200; May 8th, 187 out of 200; high amateur average. Coffeyville, Kan., May 10th and 11th, 3S0 out of 400; high aver- age. Dayton, Ohio, June 7th, 152 out of 160. Ohio State championship, 49 out of 50. Bradford, Pa., June 26th, 192 out of 200; high average. Milwaukee, Wis., July 1st, 143 out of 150; high average. July 2d, 146 out of 150; high average. Menominee, Mich., Julv 29th, 54 out of 55; high average. Parkersburg, W. Va., August 9th, 192 out of 200; shot, 683 out of 715. August 16th he stood at 20 yards and won high average at Denver, Colo., 100 out of 101. Idaho State shoot, 389 out of 415. Scammon, Kan., and Missouri League, September 10th and 11th, 377 out of 400; high amateur average. Georgia State shoot, October 4th and 5th, 3S3 out of 400; high amateur average. It is seldom that a 100-bird match is shot in these modern days, but at San Diego, California, on September 16th, the well known live and clay bird shot. Wm. Clayton of Kansas City, Mo., de- feated Mr. Gus Knight of San Bernardino, California, winning a prize of $200. Mr. Clayton scored 89 out of 100 birds and his opponent 86. The winner used TJ. M. C. shells and found them perfect in every detail. TRADE NOTES. Averages Reported. Huntington, W. Va., October 23. — Dr. E. E. Sample, Huntington, W. Va., won first amateur and first gen- eral average, 173 out of 200, shooting "Du Pont." R. L. Trimble won second amateur average, 172 out of 200, shooting "Infallible." Dr. F. M. Edwards, Portsmouth, Ohio, won second amateur and tied with C. W. Phellis for third general average, on 170 out of 200, both gentlemen shooting "Infallible." Dr. Wm. Shattuck, Coal Grove, Ohio, won third amateur average, 164 out of 200, shooting "Du Pont." Wilmington, Ohio, October 25. — R. L. Trimble won first average, 110 out of 125. C. O. LeCompte won second average, 108 out of 125. N. J. Lewis won first amateur and third general average, 102 out of 125. M. L. Bonta won second amateur average, 98 out of 125. All of the above mentioned gentlemen shot "Infallible." California's favorite hot weather drink is Jackson's Napa Soda. BB Duck Season Is On! Get in and get your share First get your outfit of us Largest Line of Guns Cartridges and Supplies BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk Saturday. November 24. 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 | THE FARM | *iMf**{M'!**!*-'I*«j**I* *J**I* •I**!"}" •}* *I* *i**J* *!* *I* -!• *I» -*- 'I* *l* •!* *r* THE MANURE SPREADER. RACING! One of the new implements coming into general use is the manure spread- er. In every month in the year thou- sands are being used by progressive farmers who appreciate the value of increasing the efficiency of a hired man by giving him a good machine to work with. The manure spreader not only saves time, strength and money by doing in a day what formerly took three, but it accomplishes an end to which every shrewd farmer is looking. That end is the saving of all the ma- nure on the farm, and getting the most out of it. It sounds ridiculous to say it, but in manure is the hope of the nation. Only by saving the waste and fertilizing the fields with it can the farmer hope to grow crops from year to year. Without crops, where are we as a nation going to get our dinner? Manure is a homely topic, and ontnot considered appropriate for polite so- ciety, but truth is truth, and even po- lite society has to be fed and clothed. The manure spreader does for the barnyard product what the harrow does for the soil; what the grinder does for the feed; what the mill does for the flour. It breaks up into small particles chunks which, plowed under, lie for years inert and useless. Ma- nure, to be available and usable, must be finely comminuted or ground and well mixed with soil. The even scat- tering of finely pulverized manure in- creases its value two-fold, besides sav- ing the back-breaking and laborious task of throwing out manure from a wagon in the old way. The smaller the farm the more will such an im- plement pay, for the small farm pays by intensive culture where every inch of space and every pound of energy and fertilizing material must be used. Warranted to Gh/e Satisfaction. Gomhault's Caustic Balsam --r^ Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Curb, Splint Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and other bony tumora. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. As a Human Remedy for Rheumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat, eta, it is invaluable. Xvery bottle of Caustic Balsam sold Is Warranted to give satis I action. Price $1,50 per bottle. Snld by druirsrists, or sent by ex- r>ress, charges paid, witn full directions for ts ose. rJ^Send for descriptive circulars, testimonials, etc. Address The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0. New California Jockey Club Oakland Racetrack Six <>r more races each week day, rain or shine. Opening Saturday, November 17. Races commence at 1:40 P. M., sharp. For special trains stopping at the track take S. P. Ferry, foot of Market street; leave at 12 o'clock, thereafter every twenty minutes until 1:40 P. M. No smoking in last two cars, which are reserved for ladies and their escorts. Returning trains leave track after fifth and last races. THOS. H. WII.I.IAMS, President. PEECY W. TREAT, Secretary. FOB SALE. Bay Gelding1 16^£ hands high. 7 years old; fine, gentle road horse. Sired by St. Whips, dam by Daly. Apply to S. B. NOSEIS, Bosedale Stock Farm, Santa Bosa, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d street, Oakland, Cal.. Importers, Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so- licited. BENDAltt, .spavin (£m ^Not a cheap horsed medicine, but one that cures. Tested by one whole generation. $1.00 a Bottle, And Worth the Price. Used 16 Years. Haigler, Neb., Dec. 6, 190*. Dr. B. J. Kendall Co., Enoflburg Falls. Vt. Gentlemen —Please Bead me a copy of your "Treatise on the Horse and his Diseases.." I have used your Ken- dall'a Spavin Cure for aliteen years and I have found It to be ihe beal lini- ment lor horaea and human Mesh. J. A. BKL.NSW1G. I Horse Troubles I I that are commonest. Curb, Spav ' Ringbone, Splint, Lameness, for all ' these Kendall's Spavin Cure has never knoWD an equal. Six Bottles for $5.00. Great- est known liniment fur family use. Ail druggists sell it. Accept no substitute. Our great book, "A Treatise on tbe Horse," free from i druggists or LDr. B . J. KENDALL CO., Enosburg Falls, Vermont. McKINNEY, 2:111 "World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produc e a foal. Keep, $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cas es, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the far m. ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York ("Mention this journal when writing.) Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1892. Every horse owner who values his stock should constantly have a supply of it on hand. It im- proves and keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your grocers or dealers for it. Positively cures Colic, Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co., C. P. Kertel, Pres., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal. HIGH CLASS STAXLION FOR SALE. The standard and registered four-year- old stallion Our Bells 40.^22. is offered for sale, as the owner's business requires all his attention. Our Bells Is one of the best bred of the Electioneer family He is by Monbells 2:23=i (son of M- . and the great brood mare Beautiful Bells); his dam is Maiden by Electioneer, and she the dam or ■ 'on C. 2:19>£, as a three-year-old; second dam the famous mare May Queen by Norman 25. that is the dam of May Kins 2:lMU. sire of the great Bin- gen 2:06i4, etc.; third dam Jenny by Crockett's Arabian, she the dam also of King Alrnont 2:21%, a producing fourth dam by Davy Crockett, and fifth dam by Whip This stallion waa at Palo Alto Stock Farm, and with mx weeks' work has trotted a mile in last quarter in 36% seconds. He is a fine looker, good size, and at the price heapest stallion in America. The price is $400. Address all communica- tions to the owner GEO. R. DITTTJS, 1305 Q Street, Sacramento. Handsome Two-Year- Old Stallion For Sale Sired by a speedy son of Cupid 2:18 (full brother to Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%. etc.). dam Flossie by Cornelius (sire of several), son of Nut- wood and Jennie T. - :26 14 by Echo- second dam sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- oughbred). This is one of the largest, handsomest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beauti- ful bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price $275. Cheap for the money. Address SACBAMENTO STOCK FARM, 513 Devisadero St., San Francisco. Surrey Horse Wanted. Must be 16.2 hands high, of good con- formation, sound, good looking, any color but gray, have no bad habits, not afraid of anything, and perfectly gentle for lady to drive. State price arid where horse can be seen. Address F W KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman. 616 Golden Gate Ave.. San Francisco. Cal FOB SALE. A gelding full 16 hands by Benton Boy 2:16, out of a mare bv Billy Mat- thews, son of Geo. M. Patohen Jr.. sec- ond dam by Williamson's Belmont. This horse must be seen to be appreciated Roads altogether at the trot, and wili show a 2:30 gait at that way of going. Has been a mile in 2:17. pacing No straps or boots. Perfect acting horse everywhere, single or double. City broke and safe. Address W. A. MACK Salinas, Cal. TOFFY 2:10 FOB SALE. No boots or straps; 15.2 hands; verv handsome chestnut gelding; guaranteed sound; city broke and safe for a lady. Is ready to show you extreme speed at any time. If you want to ride in front on the speedway or safelv about town write to C. WHITEHEAD, Salinas, Cal. FOB SALE. A fine, large eight-months-old horse colt, dark brown; natural pacer; has all the points of speed. Sired by Hal B. 2:24^; dam a well-bred mare, 2:40 at four years. Address 1198 W. 46th St., Los Angeles, Cal. (University.) GBEAT MARE FOB SALE. Lady Shamrock 2:14^2 by Grover Clay. She is a beautiful bay in color, weighs about 1.000 pounds; sound; gentle, and can be driven by a lady with perfect safety. The first time she started in a race was at Woodland this year, where she paced a dead heat with Sir John S. in 2:14. She is a good prospect for 1907 and will be sold at a reasonable figure. For further particulars address ALFRED ABDALE. San Pablo, CaL FT7TUBITY CANDIDATE FOB SALE. Handsome Bay Filly, two years old, entered in Breeders' Futurity Stakes 100 guaranteed) and in the Crowley Stake, fully paid up. With three months' work, including breaking, this filly paced quarters in 34 seconds. She is large and strong for her age and a first-class prospect. Sired by John A. - ] _ -4 . dam Fidelity by Falrose. second dam Mischief by Brown Jug. third dam Flora by Ford's Belmont, fourth dam by Williamson's Belmont. For price and further particulars address BBEEDEB and SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. FOB SALE. Sidney stallion beautiful bay in color. heavy mane and tail, stands 16 hands and weighs 1200. His dam was by Echo. He has an elegant disposition. Is a sure foal getter. His colts are noted for their style, finish and speed. This will make a splendid horse from which to sire good, useful, stylish stock. Will be sold at a bargain as owner has no time to devote to the care of a stal- lion. For price and further particulars address "H," this office. Brood Mare For Sale. Electioneer-Patchen Rancho Calao, Mountain View, Cal. FOB SALE. Lenmetta 2:2s1, over H-mile track. Standard and Registered. By Noroatur out of Arabelle by Ara- besque, etc. Has speed enough for the i wa y, and a safe, pleasant mare on the road. Square trotter; no boots. Eight j ears old n.nd absolutely sound. For full particulars address Breeder and Sportsman. CONCOBD RACE TBACK Concord, Contra Costa County, Cal. Having leased the aboye track we have made arrangements to break and develop trotters and pacers. We have 86 •alls and will guarantee to keep this track in perfect order. The climate is tins ' »wners and trainers are to visit this course. As a winter track Concord is second to no other in California. Terms very rea- Lble. F. M. HAMMETT and J. E. FOSTER. Lessees. FOB SALE OB LEASE. The well known stallion Milbrae 2:16% and his two brothers, Portola and Menlo Boy. Milbrae is a handsome seal brown, 16 hands high and weighs 1,190 lbs., a horse of excellent disposi- tion, splendid conformation and pos- sessed of great power and beauty. Mil- brae is sired by Prince Airlie. he by Guy Wilkes 2:15Vi, great grand sire Geo. Wiles 2:22, first dam Fearless by Fallis 2:23. second dam Jean Perault by Signal. For further information ap- ply to F. H. McEvoy, Menlo Park, Cal. HIGH GBADE BACE OB BBOOD MABE AND FILLY FOB SALE. Athene 2:22 — Bay mare 6 years old by Dexter Prince, dam Athena 2 : 1 5 hi by Electioneer. Record of 2:22 made at Woodland Breeders' Meeting, and with little training has much speed. In foal to Kinney Lou. AIbo Lulu K. — Bay yearling filly by Kinney Lou, dam Athene. Entered in Pacific Breeders' Occident and Stanford Stakes. Is very promising. Inquire of Jno. S. Phippen, Trainer, Mayfield. Cal.. or A Morris Fosdick, Owner, 1964 Estrella Ave.. Los Angeles. VETERINARY DENTISTRY Ira Barker Dalziel, formerly of 605 Golden Gate Ave., is now permanently located at 620 Octavia St., San Francisco Between Fulton and Grove Sts. Every facility to give the best ofprofes sional services to all cases of veterinary dentistry. Complicated cases treated successfully. Calls from out of town promptly respon- ded to. The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia St. San Francisco, Cal. Telephone Special 2074 ^SORBIN will reduce inflamed, swollen Joints- Bruises, Soft I'-imrlif-a. <_ ure Boilg. Fiatula, or any unhealthy sore quick- ly; pleasant to use: does not blister under bandage or remove the hair, and you can work the borse. $2.00 per bottle, expresj prepaid. Book 7-C free. ABSORBING, JR.. fnrmankind, lfl.00 per bottle. Cures Varicose "Veins. Varicocele Hydros V. Vmlns, Bruises, stops Pain and Inflamma Co W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth Street Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Langley & Michaels, San Francisco, Cal.; Woodward, Clark & Co.. Portland, Ore. ; F. W. Eraun Co., Los Angeles, fill ; Western Wholesale Drug Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Kirk. Geary & Co.. Sac- ramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co.. Seattle, Wash.; Spokane Drug Co., Spokane, Wash. „Q C0PA/84 CAPSULES t z 01 "HOWARD SHORTHORNS HERD — 77 premiums. Califoi Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cat and milking families for sale what you want. Howard Catt: 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, November 2», 1906 BUY BEFORE THE ADVANCE A Splendid Investment for Quick Profits. Buy Now the stock of the PITTSBURQ= MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah, Nevada. 100,000 Shares. Par value, $1.00 Fully Paid and Non= Assessable. Offered at 10 Cents a Share PROPERTY AND LOCATION. The most notable facts of the Company are that it owns proven gold and silver bearing land; not only is the ore there, but it is there in quantities, an apparently inexhaustible supply of pay ore. The Company owns the Gregory Group of five Claims situated in the famous MANHATTAN DISTRICT, and also has several claims in the LONE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT; both these Districts are the richest in the WORLD. The tunnels have been opened up on the Lone Mountain claims and indications point to striking large bodies of high grade ore carrying values in Gold and Silver. MINING HAS BUILT MANY GREAT FORTUNES Nothing so surely offers large returns as a good Mining Stock. Probably you do not realize how many people there are who are enjoying a regular income as a result from investing in mining Stocks. There are thousands of them, and they are largely those who bought their stock when the opportunity was first offered to secure shares at a low price before the Company had begun to pay dividends. Stocks of many mining companies have advanced from a few cents a share to prices ranging from $100 to $1,500 a share in value, and besides have paid back to the investors in dividends many hundred times what they first invested. Many of the companies are paying from 100 per cent to 1,000 per cent in dividends on the first price of the stock. To grasp this oppor- tunity and purchase stock in the PITTSBURG-MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY at 10 CENTS a share means success to you; and that means houses, good living, travel, education and social privileges for your children. If you do not grasp this opportunity and secure a good share of wealth you are likely to he classed as a failure. The proposition is in the hands of men whose ability and integrity cannot be questioned, and these men pledge themselves to see that each and every investor in the enterprise receives an equal division of the profits. Experts have examined the property, and it is the universal opinion that it has a wonderful future. ORGANIZATION The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, Capital stock of $1,000,000, divided into shares of the par value of $1.00 each; 400,- 000 shares are in the treasury which will be sold as required for developments from time to time. 10 CENTS PER SHARE, CASH OR INSTALLMENTS We want to impress upon you the fact that you don't have to be rich in order to become a shareholder in this splendid Company. The price of shares is only 10 cents and you can buy as few as one hundred (100) — $10.00 worth. If you are not in a position to pay cash for all the shares you desire to own we will accept a small payment down with the order, the remainder to be paid in five monthly installments. Suppose you want to invest $10.00 in this company; simply send us $2.50 with your order for 100 shares, and thereafter $1.50 per month for five months and the stock will be paid for. It's very easy — anyone can afford to do this. Almost every one has enough money in a year to buy themselves an interest in this Company, which would make them independent for life. Send in your order to-day. The following table will show you just how many shares your money will buy, the amount you send if you want to pay cash, and the plan for monthly payments: What Your Money Will Buy 100 shares $ 10.00 cash or $ 2.50 cash and $ 1.50 per month for E months 200 shares 20.00 cash or 5.00 cash and 3.00 per month for 5 months 300 shares 30.00 cash or 5.00 cash and 5.00 per month for 5 months 400 shares 40.00 cash or 5.00 cash and 7.00 per month for 5 months 500 shares 50.00 cash or 10.00 cash and S.00 per month for 5 months 600 shares 60.00 cash or 10.00 cash and 10.00 per month for 5 months SOO shares 80.00 cash or 10.00 cash and 14.00 per month for 5 months 1,000 shares 100.00 cash or 20.00 cash and 16.00 per month for 5 months 2,000 shares 200.00 cash or 40.00 cash and 32.00 per month for 5 months 5,000 shares 500.00 cash or 100.00 cash and 80.00 per month for 5 months 10,000 shares 1,000.00 cash or 200.00 cash and 160.00 per month for 5 months In offering this stock we present it as a solid and safe investment, not a speculation. The resources of their properties and the amount of rich ore seems so inexhaustible that WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF THIS STOCK TO EVERY INVESTOR. MACKAY, MUNROE & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nevada. Gentlemen: I hereby subscribe for shares (at 10c per share) of the Capital Stock of the PITTSBURG-MANHAT- TAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah (par value $1.00 per share) for which find enclosed $ Please issue stock in name of: Name (in full) Street and No City or Town State ; Yours truly, Signature Put Name of Your Paper Along this Line OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ROBERT M. WINTER (Land Trust Company, Pittsburg), President T. THOMER (Tonopah), Vice-President E. G. MINARD(Mine Owner and Operator, Tonopah), Secretary «S?q E. B. CUSHMAN (Cashier State Bank and Trust Co., Tonopah), Treasurer W. B. BARTHOLOMEW (Tonopah Goldfield Railroad Co., Tonopah), Director 100,000 shares of the above stock are now offered for public subscription at 10 Cents per Share. Mail application with remittance (check, draft, postoffice or express money order) today for the number of shares you desire. Certificates will be immediately forwarded on receipt of your letter. Address all Communications to ackay,Munroe & Co., BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nev. RELIABLE REPRESENTATIVES WANTED EVERYWHERE. Saturday. November 24, 190(5] THE BREEDER AND SPORTS MA X 15 The LIVE BIRD CHAPIONSHIP of ARKANSAS Won on November 3, by Mr. Wiley B. Miller, of Little Rock. In the championship race and subsequent practice Mr. Miller killed 50 Straight from the 30-yard line, a feat never before accomplished by an Arkansas amateur. He used PETERS FACTORY LOADS Mr. L. H. Reid, at Lynn, Ind., October 13 broke 14.8x150 targets; and at Glenkarn, O., October 6, 147x150, with Peters Ideal Shells. Mr. C. L. Baker was high amateur at both these shoots, also using Peters Shells. The Peters Cartridge Company - NEW YORK: 98 Chambers St., T. H. Keller, Mgr. - Cincinnati, Ohio NEW ORLEANS: 321 Magazine St., J. W. Osborne, Mgr. WE ARE NOW OPEN IN OUR DOWN TOWN BRANCH STORE Sporting Ooods, Guns, Ammunition Tennis and Base Ball Down Town OF ALU GRADES Outing Boots and Shoes Good for Wet Weather and Rubber Boots and Oiled Clothing. Palace Hardware, 638 Market Street Main Store and Office, 458 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Dogs anil Well Bred Puppies for sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St., Napa, Cal. ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm. Phillips Benicia BULL TERBIE3S. — Pure white, high class puppies for sale. "Woodlawn Baron, a classy, individual and show winner, brother to the winner of first and spe- cials at Bull Terrier Breeders' Show at Philadelphia (at which the best in the world were shown) at stud. Fee 515. STILETTO KENNELS, 2447 Russell Street, Berkeley, Cal. HORSES TO WINTER. Am prepared to winter horses at my track near San Leandro at reasonable rates. Will take such care as owner suggests and have good large box stalls at nights. One hour's ride from Oakland. Electric cars pass the door. GEO. T. ALGEO, San Lorenzo, Cal. MARE WANTED. By McKinney, Zombro, Kinney Lou, Greco, Searchlight or Nutwood Wilkes, not to exceed seven years old, brown, bay or black; sound, good size and handsome; trotter with or without rec- ord; standard and registered. Answer giving full particulars and lowest cash price. F. W. KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. HAL. COLTS FOR SALE. High class youngsters by Hal B. 2:04V&. Some of the finest lot and most promising colts and fillies on the Paci- fic Coast. You can make no mistake in getting representatives of the great Hal family, whether for the track or breeding purposes. For particulars ad- dress AUGUST ERICKSON, 26 North Third Street, Portland, Ore. SURREY HORSE FOR SALE. Very handsome chestnut gelding, five years old, 17 hands high, weighs 1,250 pounds. Is one of the finest surrey horses in California. Very stylish, free goer, high-headed and bold looker, but very kind and gentle. Sound and all right in everv way. Sired by Nutwood Wilkes, dam by Chas. Derby. Horse can be seen any time at Haywards. Call on or address H. OLSEN, Shoe Dealer, opposite Fostomce, Haywards, Cal. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS— Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs, Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Nlles & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. Fred Mast Successor to Zihbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one block north of Chutes. A nice line of New Livery ; Large, Clean Box Stalls. Special attention paid to boarding high-class horses. Work horses for any business for hire at all times. All kinds of country horses for sale. *C*^* Kegistered U. 3. Patent Office **^^* SPAVIN CURE DON'T DELAY Prepare Your Horse — Put Him in Condition — at Once if You Want Him Ready for Show Ring or Sale. 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It will reach every owner of a good brood mare on the Pacific Coast. HAVE YOU A HORSE FOR SALE? Advertise It in that issue and reach all o£ the buyers. You can put such an advertisement in lor $1 per inch. DO YOU WANT TO BUY A HORSE? Specify the qualifications you re- quire and you will be surprised to see what a lot you will have to pick from. HAVE YOU ANYTHING FOR THE GUN MEN? You can reach them all in this issue. Get Your Orders in Without Delay Apply For Space Before It Is All Taken A BIG, HANDSOME PAPER, PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED AND CON- TAINING MUCH INTERESTING MATTER. The Breeder and Sportsman PRICE (same as usual) 10 CENTS. 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars. San Francisco Riding Club ANNEX FOR DRIVING HORSES. 55 Stalls on Ground Floor; 5 Exits. Perfect facilities for safety and the proper care of Horses. OPEN POR PUBLIC PATRONAGE. While this Stable is under the Man- agement of San Prancisco Riding Club, it is not exclusive for the use of Members. Apply for Farther Information to SAN PRANCISCO RIDING CLUB, Seventh Avenue and C Street, San Prancisco, CaL Ross McMahon AwninTge„a"c0. AT THE OLD STAND Teamsters' Rain Goods, Bags, Tents, Awnings, Hammocks, Covers 73 Market Street, San Francisco, Oal. EreeLeggea Horsey are not curiosities by any means. The country is full of them. The fourth leg is there all right but it is not worth anything because of a curb, splint, spavin or other like bunch. You can cure the horse of any of these aumeuts and put another sound leg under him by the use of Quinn's Ointment. mwasi It is time tried and reliable. When a horse Is cured with '.;»ui mi's Ointment he stays cured. Mr. E.F.Burke oiSpringiield, Mo., writes as follows: "I have been using Quinn's Ointment for several years and have ef- fected many marvelous cures; it will go deeper and' causeless pain than any blister I ever used. Thought it my duty for the benefit of liorpes t<> recommend your Ointment, lam never without it." Tins Is the general verdict by ail who give Quinn's Ointment a trial. For curbs, splints, spavins. wiiidiiufTs. and all bunches it is unequnled. Price SI per bottle nt all druggists or sent by mail. Send for circulars, testimonials, &C W. B. Eddy & Co., Whitehall, M. Y. Fred. H. Chase Co. LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEERS 478 Valencia St., San Francisco Announce For Tuesday Evening, December 4, 1906 At 8 O'clock P. M. Under Cover and by Electric Light, the GREATEST SALE OF iHE YEAR Complete Dispersal of all the Mares, Geldings, Colts and Fillies Belonging to APTOS STOCK FARM Ar isr the Mares to be Sold are DIONE 2:07 tf HULDA 2:08', VENUS II 2.11 >_ ZARINA 2:13^ And many other great mares, together with colts, fillies and geldings by CRESCEUS 2:02'4 CUPID 2:18 DEXTER PRINCE APTOS WILKES and PRINCE HENRY This is the greatest opportunity to secure high-class trotting stock of royal breeding that has been offered to the public in years. Send for Catalogue. Horses at Yard December 2nd. FRED. H. CHASE CO. 478 Valencia St., near 16th, San Francisco "7S PFD PFWT Of all Horse Owners * O -TXyK \^J,rN 1 and Trainers USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy —SOLD BY— W. A. Sayre Sacramento, Cat E. T. Frazier Pueblo, Calo. J. G. Eead & Bio Ogden, Utah Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont. A. A. Kraft Co Spokane, Wash. A. F. Hoska Harness Co Tacoma, Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle, Wash. C. Eodder Stockton, Cal. Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, Cal. W. C. Topping San Diego, Cal. Jepsen Saddlery Co. . .Los Angeles, Cal. C. A. Schweitzer Fresno, Cal. H. Tnornwaldson Fresno, Cal. Jno. McKerron .... San Francisco, Cal. Jos. McTigue San Prancisco, Cal. Brydon Bros. Harness Mfg. Co Los Angeles, Cal. Jas. B.Campbell & Co., Manufacturers, 412 W. Madison St., Chicago, III. AIR CUSHION No lameness They fill with air at each step. That's what breaks concussion. That's what prevents slipping. That's what keeps the toot healthy. That's what cures lameness. PADS NoSlipping ! SEE THAT CUSHION? \ Order through yonr horse-shoer Revere Rubber Co SOLE M-*.:;-'FACTURE. 3 1 ^^B«*^ 'S^J^ Boston. San Francisco N^? CA^»"^" Order by "NAME" Saturday. December 1, 1906] THE BREEDER AND S PORTSMAN THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1SS2.) F. W. KELLEY, Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. Terms— One Tear J3; Six Months J1.75; Three Months SI STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley, P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- cisco. California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, bul as a private guarantee of good faith. THE COMMUNICATION of Mr. Edward Fleischer of San Jose, which we print on another page, should be carefully read by every person in Cali- fornia who is a friend of the State and District Fairs. Mr. Fleischer has had much to do with expositions and knows their worit. The article from the pen of Mr. William G. Layng. which appeared in the Breeder and Sportsman of Novemoer 3d, and to which he refers, contained the statement that no less than five fairs should be held annually in this State. Three or four times that number is not too many. The editor of this paper fully agrees with Mr. Fleischer that one good State Fair is better than many small ones. We believe it would be in- opportune and ill-advised for the people of California to attempt at this time to make the State Fair a moveable institution or to hold it at any place ex- cept at Sacramento, where it was once an honored, respected and well patronized annual event until the bookmaker and the running horse were made the chief features of the exhibit. The State has now become the owner of a splendid piece of property, on which is the best mile track on the Pacific Coast, an excellent grand stand and many fine buildings and stables have been erected at large cost. Other buildings are needed, and the present pavilion, now located on the capitol grounds, should be removed to the fair grounds. A liberal appropriation should be made by the Legislature this winter to complete these improvements, which, when made, will give California one of the best fair grounds in the coun- try, and on which a State Fair equal to any in the world can be annually given. The present Secretary, Mr. Filcher. has already shown himself to be a gentleman of broad views and fine ability and one who has the right ideas in regard to the conduct of such an institution. He has but lately returned from an extended Eastern trip, during which he met and talked with the officials of all the leading State Fairs, and he is full of enthusiasm over the certain success of the California State Fair of 1907, provided it is conducted on up to date lines. This is no time, in the writer's opinion, for a movement to be started in favor of moving the State Fair about the country. Let every person interested in the success of an annual State exposition put his best efforts toward making the coming fair as great a success as pos- sible along the lines that were originally intended when it was established, and it will be such a com- plete vindication of the usefulness and popularity of this great institution that there will be no further criticism of its management or demand for its "swing around the circle." And while we are striving to reform and rehabili- tate our State Fair let us see if there cannot be a revival of the district fairs which were of great benefit to the State when properly managed. It is doubtless true that in the course of events the num- ber of districts that were organized to give fairs, and which drew financial aid from the State, were too numerous. Some forty-six agricultural districts, if memory serves us, were in existence when Gov. Pardee vetoed the appropriation for their support made by the Legislature. This was a district for nearly every county in the State. One half this num- ber would be sufficient and probably that number could be still further reduced. Time was when three or four counties formed one district and the fair was held in the different county seats in alternate years. This custom could be revived with profit to all concerned. Another plan has been suggested by which the present districts could remain as they are, the odd numbered ones to hold a fair one year and the even numbered ones the next, thus giving every one of the present districts an appropriation but costing the State but half as much in the ag- gregate. Others believe that a dozen dstrict fairs are sufficient, while a few go still further and say five districts are enough, as each will then secure an appropriation to make its fair worth while. There is one thing that all are agreed on and that is the fact that well conducted agricultural fairs are a real benefit to the State, educationally, financially and otherwise. It should not be a difficult matter for our legislators to agree upon this winter and we believe that a bill •will be passed that will be satis- factory and receive the Governor's signature. Let every reader of this journal resolve to do his best to aid the passage of some measure and not he an obstructionist because he cannot induce others to see the superior benefits of his own. Read Mr. Fleischer's article. There is food for thought in it. THIS IS THE LAST announcement of the disper- sal sale of the grandly bred horses of Aptos Stock Farm, which will take place next Tuesday evening at the Fred H. Chase Co.'s new pavilion, 478 Va- lencia street, near Sixteenth. There has not been an offering of such high class stock in years. Two brood mares that are in fine order and regular breed- ers, both with trotting records below 2:09, should be in themselves enough to attract a big crowd of buyers, but Dione 2:07% and Hulda 2:08% are but a small part of the good things to be put up for the public to fix a price on. There is Venus n. 2:11%, a great mare: Zarina 2:13%, another of great class, and many more of less fame but with just as good breeding. The three-year-old filly by the champion trotting stallion of the world. Cresceus 2:02%. out of Venus H. 2:11%. daughter of Cupid 2:18, own brother to Sidney Dillon, sire of the world's cham- pion mare, should be the object of much rivalry as to ownership when she is led into the ring. Aptos Farm has sent few horses to the races, but the few sent have been winners and taken fast records. No farm in California has made a better showing for the number bred and buyers should take advantage of this, the last opportunity to secure some of the blood that has made Aptos Farm famous on the leading race courses of the land. We never were more in earnest in advising our readers to altend this sale and secure some of the many bargains that will be offered. The young things are excellent prospects and the brood mares will prove good in- vestments if mated with good stallions. Good blood tells and it will be found in the pedigrees of the horses to be sold at the Chase pavilion next Tuesday evening. WE WANT THE HORSEMEN of the following cities and towns in California to do a lot of think- ing, some talking and a little work between now and January 1st. to see if something cannot he done during that month toward organizing a circuit of harness racing: Los Angeles. Santa Ana, San Ber- nardino. Hanford. Fresno. Pleasanton, San Jose. Sa- linas. Oakland. Petaluma. Santa Rosa. Ukiah. Val- lejo. Dixon, Woodland. Marvsville. Colusa and Red Bluff. Here are eighteen thriving communities, all but two or three of which have good mile tracks, that could arrange a circuit which, if dates were claimed and purses advertised, would put hundreds of horses into training and give every trotter and pacer in California an increased value. The an- nouncement of such a circuit would put three or four horses in training where one is now being worked, anti would bring out a list of entries that would make the most pessimistic awake to the fact that the light harness horse is still a popular ani- mal. It would make California talked about all over the East and would bring buyers from all points to secure those that had shown best at the end of the season. Such a circuit would secure the ap- pearance in its races of every California driver that went East this year and would bring many new men into the business of breeding and the sport of har- ness racing. Will the horsemen, breeders and train- ers in the places mentioned think this matter over and send us their ideas about it? THE OLD GLORY SALE has been on in New York this week, but the associated press has taken little or no notice of it. its horse wires being taken up every night with accounts of the day's running races and the entries and tips for the next day. The first day's sale aggregated over two hundred thou- sand dollars, however, the horses averaging about $215 each. When this sale is over more than half a million dollars will have been paid for trotters and pacers, which is pretty good evidence that there is much life in the horse business. We shall give a full account of this great sale in future issues. AS ALWAYS RESULTS when a good fair and live stock show is held in any locality, a large num- ber of sales were made during the recent Arizona Territorial Fair at Phoenix. One gentleman living in Bisbee, Arizona, purchased enough horses to fill a car when he left for home. At least a half-dozen men who had never before taken much interest in trotting and pacing stock, owned a horse at the close of the meeting with which they hope to keep out of the other fellow's dust. HORSE SHOW ENDS. Willi a week of record attendance, keen competi- tions and a fairly even distribution of prizes to its credit, the twenty-second National Horse Show came to a close in Madison Square Garden last Sat- urday night. Xot a horse show in the fullest sense of the word, perhaps — bui nearer to the standard than heretofore — it was more of a typically American show, although in nearly all events and other details fashion ruled rather than the horse. The breeding classes were comparatively well filled, particularly by the trotters: yet the pedigrees and other records which directly interest practical horsemen were printed in such a careless manner as to make them almost valueless. The early announcement of well filled classes and big fields of contestants were more than fulfilled. The fields were large and well balanced, making the com- petitions close and keen. ihe judges' decisions were satisfactory in the general run of nearly all classes, with the exception, of course, of the saddle classes. If the management of the leading horse show of America will insist on bringing over F. Vivian Gooch to pass judgment on animals bred for American use, there will be dis- satisfaction to the methods of judging in this most important and attractive portion of the show. If the presence of an Englishman gives the show the British touch, it is hard to understand how: and as far as the ability of Mr. Gooch (a regular horse dealer in his native land) is concerned, there are over a score of Americans who would make better judges of American saddle horses. The list of prize winners shows that no one ex- hibitor carried off the bulk of the trophies. The division was more equal than in former years, the Vanderbilts. Moore, Jordan and other prominent ex- hibitors winning in proportion to the number of their entries. — N. Y. Telegraph. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. F. C. P.. Pasadena. — Waldo J.. Silkwood and W. Wood met in a race at Los Angeles. October 19. 1894, Lady H. by Sidney, also started in the race. The summary was: Silkwood. 1-1-1: Waldo J.. 2-4-2; W. Wood, 3-2-3; Lady H., 4-3-4. Time— 2:09, 2:08%, 2:09. PROGRESS OF AGRICULTURE. Washington. D. C, November 29. — In his annual report, made public to-day. the Secretary of Agri- culture says: "Corn remains by far the most valu- able crop, estimated at $1,100,000,000. Next comes the cotton crop which, including seed, should be worth to the growers nearly $040,000,000. The value of hay. which is third in order, approaches $600,000.- 000. Wheat, the fourth crop, may be worth $450.- 000.000; oats, $300,000,000; potatoes. $150.000.0oo. Barley, with a value of $65,000,000. shows a gain of 21 per cent in production in the past seven years. The tobacco crop will be worth about $55,000,000. A remarkable development is that of the sugar-beet, now the ninth crop in value. The production in 1906 is placed at 345.000 long tons, valued at $34,000.- 000. Seven years ago the value of this crop was $7,000,000. The value of all kinds of sugar, syrup and molasses aggregates $75,000,000. "Great progress has been made in the practical application of a national forest reserve policy. In area the reserves were increased during the year from 85.693.422 to 106.999.138 acres. In revenue the reserves brought in $767,219.96. as against $60,142.62 for the preceding year. One fiscal year of full con- trol under the forest service has established two facts, viz: That the reserves advance the present in- terests of the people of the West, and that they will speedily pay the cost of administering them. Through Government control the interests of the future are safeguarded without sacrificing those of the present. "The reserves powerfully promote development, they work counter to the prosecution of no industry. and retard the beneficial use of no resource. The reserves do not withhold land from agricultural use. but greatly increase the amount of available farm lands. The promotion of agriculture is one of the main ends of forest reserve supplies of timber they are indispensable to the future development of min- ing. The sentiment of stockmen throughout the West is now united in favor of the forest reserve system, because of the gain to them now that the reserve ranges are safe from overcrowding and de- terioration." DO YOU WANT A CART? If you do, see Kenney, at 531 Valencia stn write and tell him all about it. He has ju: you want, and will make a price that will i worth your while. He has the latesl sulkies also. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 1, 1906 ;|; NOTES AND NEWS | Henry Helman, who proved that he is a good man iie McKJnneys by putting two of them in the 2:10 list this year, will have quite a string at Pleas- anton by the first of the year. He recently re- ceived from Chris Smith a very promising young stallion by McKinney 2:11% out of She 2:12% by Abbotsford. The pride of the Helman stable is the two-year-old stallion he purchased in Kentucky this fall. This youngster is black, with tan muzzle and flanks and is by the great Jay Bird out of a mare by that great progenitor of stake winners. Baron Wilkes, second dam Almeta by Almont, third dam the most famous mare in trotting breeding history, Alma Mater, dam of eight in the list and of those producing sires Alcantara. Alcyone, Allandorf, Al- fonso, Alsatian. Arbiter and Baron Alexander. The combination of Jay Bird and Baron Wilkes blood which this young stallion has in his veins should be of the very greatest value to Pacific Coast breed- ers. Helman thinks he will win a few races with this colt before putting him in the stud. All the trainers are looking with hope to the opening of a new track at San Jose, which is now considered to be among the certainties unless some- thing unforseen happens. It will be a great boon to the training interests of the State. Mr. S. Siljan, who has moved to Pleasanton with his horses for the winter, owns a filly by Alta Vela 2:11% out of a daughter of Dawn 2:1S% by Nutwood that is beyond any doubt one of the classiest looking young trotters in the country. Monroe Salisbury has been at Pleasanjton since his return from the Eastern campaign and is thinking of engaging in railroad contracting work. His thou- sands of friends throughout the country all hope he may make a million or two in whatever business he may engage in. Joe Cuicello, who campaigned the McKinney geld- ing. Thos. M. 2:12%, through the Great West this year, has returned him to Denny Healy of Petaluma, who will winter him at home. No horse thai: ever left California has returned in better shape than this big fellow, who has not reached his limit by a long way. When Joe landed him second this year in a heat that was in 2:0S%, Thos. M. was only a little way behind and trotted just as fast a heat as the winner did. Thos. M. is owned by the former Cali- fornia trainer Thomas Murphy, now head trainer in the Czar's stables at St. Petersburg. Fred Chadbourne is handling a yearling colt for H. W. Meek of San Lorenzo that looks like a good prospect for a champion. His sire is Kinney Lou 2:07% and his dam is Cricket 2:10 by Steinway. There is championship blood all through this young- sters pedigree and he marches along at the trot in a way that is very fetching. Let us hope that the California Circuit, which is arranged every winter for the following spring, will get beyond the "hot-air" period of development in 1907. All the California .trainers who raced East this year, even including those that made a profitable campaign, say they would much rather stay home and race, and would if there were a circuit. Mr. W. L. Kincaid of Eugene, Oregon, has pur- chased the stallion Lovelace 2:20 by Egotist. Mr. Kincaid is establishing a breeding farm near Eugene, and will mate some extra well bred mares to Love- lace. Egosist. the sire of Lovelace, is one of the best sons of Electioneer and has over sixty represen- tatives in the list. The dam of Lovelace is the great broodmare Crepon by Princeps, second dam another great broodmare, Crape Lisse by Geo. Wilkes. Lovelace is the sire of the sensational pacer Lord Lovelace, that won so well on the North Paci- fic Circuit this year, besides several other good ones that show him to be a sire of extreme speed. He represents the popular cross of the day, the Elec- tioneer-Wilkes, and with the opportunities Mr. Kin- caid will give him should have a long list of stand- ard performers in the future. What probably proved one of the most remarkable and successful half-mile track campaigns ever made by a pacer must be credited to the seven-year-old bay stallion Hallock M. 2:09%, son of Hal B. 2:04%. and out of Maud Muller 2:25 by Alsandro, a son of Atlantic 2:21. In 1905 Hallock M. made sixteen starts, winning nine races and being second in nearly all of the other races, taking a record of 2:09% over a half-mile track. This season he contested no less than twenty-four races, winning no less than nine- ■ud taking second money in the other five, prov- ing himself to be one of the fastest and gamest pacers ever seen on the turf, as all of his races over the half-mile tracks, and usually up free-for-allers. He reduced his record to .. his winnings exceeding $7,000. Hallock M. io prove troublesome to the 2:10 pacers on and Circuit next season. He is in the stable of the successful Guttenburg, N. J., trainer, W. L. Rhodes. Besides his regular salary, Myron McHenry re- ceived $2,500 from the Crabtrees for winning so many races with Nut Boy this year. Betonica 2:09%, the Palo Alto bred pacer that Dick Havey drove a trial mile in 2:06%, is now owned by C. F. Clark of Salem, New York. Dr. G. W. Stimson, the veterinarian, formerly of California, has been swinging around the circle for the past year, but after a trip through the Grand Circuit, where he met with much success looking after the health of the trotters and pacers, is now permanently located in New York City. Mr. C. K. G. Billings says his new purchase, the pacer Blacklock 2:07%, is the fastest horse he ever drove. He showed him a half in 59 seconds to wagon on the New York Speedway recently. William A. Walker, a well known writer on trot- ting turf affairs, died recently in Brooklyn, New York, He was in his sixtieth year. Anthony Morgan of Modesto has just returned from Oregon with nine carloads of horses, compris- ing 259 head. Mr. Morgan sells many horses to the San Francisco market and expects to dispose of these in a few weeks at a fair profit. John Lance writes from Walla Walla that he has been reading in the Breeder and Sportsman that there are some pretty good green trotters in Cali- fornia and wishes to state that he has one himself that can "trot some." He recently worked this young- ster a mile at the trot in 2:13, with the last half in 1:04%, and says he can trot in 2:10. He calls this fellow Freddie C, which is the same name his sire. Prince Direct 2:07, formerly carried. The dam of the promising youngster is the old mare Bertie by Piedmont, that is the dam of Bertina 2:16%, Red- light 2:19y2, and Seattle 2:27%. Bertie was bred at Palo Alto and is out of Bijou by Electioneer and the next dam is by Langford, a son of Williamson's Belmont. We hope to see Mr. Lance down this way next summer when the long promised but long de- ferred California Circuit is to be started. There were many Oregon and Washington trotters and pacers that would have visited us this year had we had a square meal to offer uiem, but unfortunately our circuit consisted of a little tea and toast, which is hardly worth covering four or five hundred miles for. What will that Cresceus filly out of Venus II. 2.11% bring at the Aptos sale next Tuesday even- ing? i\ot as much as she is worth, we'll wager. The big draft horse breeding farms and the ranges where draft horses were bred are rapidly passing and the business is in the hands of the small breed- er. Prices are going higher all the time. Aptos Farm Sale next Tuesday evening. An excellent investment for some horseman who owns a stock farm would be the purchase at the Aptos Farm sale next week of the three mares Dione 2:07%, Hulda 2:0S% and Venus II. 2:11%. They represent the Electioneer, Wilkes and Strath- more strains of trotting blood and as foundation mares for a stock farm could hardly be surpassed. Charley Belden won again at Los Angeles and wound up one of the best campaigns any California horse went through this season. He looks ike a 2:04 trotter to all the horsemen and is worth a lot of money to campaign next year, as he has acquired the winning habit. Caval Rodriguez is training the five-year-old pac- ing gelding Joe Robin 2:09% by Robin, also his full brother, Fred W., eligible to the green pacing classes, and the full sister to these horses that is a promis- ing young trotter and eligible to start in the two- year-old Futurity Stakes next year. This string of horses belongs to Mr. C. H. Widemann and are be- ing worked on Mr. Widemann's half mile track at Gonzales. In addition to Mr. Widemann's horse, he also has the three-year-old Red Robin by Robin be- longing to Paul Bianchi of Gonzales. Red Robin has worked a mile in 2:28 and is expected to get a low mark the coming season. A picture of Red Robin appears on our front page this week. Ben Corbitt, bay horse foaled 18SS, died suddenly one day last month at the farm of his owner, Con McCormick, Santa Maria, Cal. Ben Corbitt was bred by John G. Hill of Ventura, Cal., and took a trotting record of 2:21 at Los Angeles when he was four years old. He was by William Corbitt, son of Arthurton, and out of a mare by A. W. Richmond. He was once sold for $5,000. Too bad that rain interfered with the Los An- geles meeting. Generally fair weather can be count- ed on in November at . Los Angeles but this year all signs failed and a great disappointment resulted. All the California trainers wrho raced their horses at the Territorial Fair at Phoenix, Arizona, speak in the highest terms of the management and say they will be there next year if possible. A four-days race meeting is to be bed at Oak Park Race Track, Los Alamos. San Luis Obispo county, December 26th to 29th. This will come pretty near being the last meeting of the year. The State Fair track is in such fine shape that the trainers are all pulling the heads off their horses in the workouts and when the north wind was blow- ing last week they had all they could do to keep from breaking records. The State Fair track is without doubt the best laid out track in California, and it is a "sure enough" winter training track. A three-days meeting will be given at Porterville. Cal., on December 5th, 6th and 7th, during which time a fair is also to be held. Dan Patch paced a marvelous mile at the recent meeting at Fort Worth, Texas. Over a bad half- mile ring he stepped the mile in 2:02%, which is regarded as good a performance, all things consider- ed, as his world's record for a half-mile track of 2:00%, made at Allentown, Pennsylvania, last year. This established a new mark for Texas which is not likely to be broken soon. From present indications Gambetta Wilkes will be the first stallion to be represented by 200 standard performers. George H. Estabrook's string of trotters and pac- ers has returned to winter quarters at Denver, says Field and Farm. The horses include Silver Band 2:14%, Tommy Grattan 2:14%, and Florodora 2:10%. The summary of the winnings of the Estabrook stable for the season is very good. Thirty-one starts, sixteen times first, seven times second, three times third, five times fourth and once drawn. The horses came out of their campaign looking as fit as a fiddle and they should be good in their class next year, especially Silver Band, who is set down as a 2:08 performer. When the great colt trotter Kentucky Todd arrived at his home at Gait, Canada, recently, he was given a remarkable reception. In the evening he was es- corted to the big skating rink by a procession of 2,000 people, headed by the Kilties' band. At least 6,000 more packed the rink, where speeches of con- gratulation were made by the Mayor and others. The floral tributes were something beautiful, the princi- pal piece being a horseshoe, while bouquets of all kinds and colors were presented in quantities large enough to bury the horse. Miss Katherine I. Wilks, owner of Kentucky Todd, was present and enjoyed the whole affair immensely. It appears probable that ere long the Government Morgans, now located at one of the farms of the Vermont experiment station, may have a home of their own through the generosity of Hon. Joseph Bat- tell than whom none in recent years has done more toward creating and maintaing in interest in this famous branch of the equine family as author and publisher of the Morgan Register and his fine stud of Morgan horses. Mr. Battell has offered the Gov- ernment a large estate at Waybridge and at a merely nominal rental where its horses may be kept and bred in numbers as extensive as they are likely to reach. The new trotter Humboldt 2:23%, by Norval 2:14%, is out of Mia Louise 2:15%, pacing, by Stein- way 2:25%. Fourteen yearling trotters were sold at Berlin, Germany, recently, at an average price of $610. The top price, $1,250, was for a filly by Dr. Sphinx. The filly now following Nancy Hanks 2:04 and sired by John A. McKerron 2:04%, is a great trot- ter in the lot. Nutmontie, the twenty-year-old daughter of Nut- wood 2:18%, and Lady M. by Almont, is now the dam of ten standard performers. The fastest, are the trotters Alice Carr 2:09%, Georgia Lee 2:12%, and the pacer Marietta Wilkes 2:14%. She is owned by Cecil Brothers, Danville, Ky., who bred all her performers. It is announced by C. H. Berryman, manager of Elmendorf, the famous breeding establishment of J. B. Haggin, near Lexington, Ky., that Mr. Hag- gin's entire trotting stud, consisting of four stal- lions and one hundred and sixty broodmares, will be sold at public auction the first of the year. The stal- lions are Dan Cupid 2:09%, Knight, sire of Anaconda 2:04%; Worthier, half brother to Sunol 2:08%, and Adbine, half brother to Anteeo. Yumatalla, a green pacing mare by Dan Patch, brought $1,925 at a recent Indiana sale. Mollie Patch 2:24%, by the same sire, brought $990. Moko, the premier sire of Walnut Hall Farm, Lex- ington, Ky., is quite popular among the breeders, as his book for next year is about full at present. C. A. Harrison of Victoria, B. C, writes: The city of Victoria has purchased the Boker Park race track and all improvements, consisting of sixty acres of good land. The track adjoins the Exposition Build- ing, which always has belonged to the city. The city will now proceed to improve the race track; put it in good shape; put up a new grandstand, and put the plant in good order. We look for good racing here now since the track has become the property of the city. Mayor Morely and the Board of Aldermen are very enthusiastic over the new purchase. Now watch Victoria grow as a good fair and racing center. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. Saturday, December 1, 1906] THE LOS ANGELES MEETING. Strange as it may seem to those who have con- sidered Los Angeles a place where "the sweet scent of orange groves is always wafted through the air by gentle breezes which kiss the cheek as gently as those that silently float over Araby, the blest," the fall meeting of the Los Angeles Harness Horse Association was sadly interfered with last week by rain and winds that made out of door life uncom- fortable for both men and horses. A five days' pro- gram had been arranged, but owing to wind and rain there were but three days of racing. Tuesday. Wednesday and Saturday. Frank E. Stone of Wisconsin acted as starter and was a success. The judges were Messrs. John S. Bransford of Salt Lake, Geo. B. Easton of Los An- geles and James C. Wallace of San Diego. In the timers' stand were J. W. Springer, O. Hansley and Dr. Ralph Hagan. H. L. Jones & Co. had the pooling privilege and Silver Bill Riley acted as auctioneer. Tuesday was the opeing day and two good races were decided, both of them in straight heats, how- ever. Prior to the calling of the regular racing pro- gram. W. G. Durfee put three horses in the list, two trotters and one pacer. He first went out with the bay stallion Owynex, son of Owyhee 2:11 and Inex by Sweepstakes (dam of Our Jack 2:13%, etc.) and gave him a time trotting record of 2:22%, with the first half of the mile in 1:08%. He then drove the chestnut filly Irene S. by Petigru 2:10% out of Jo- hanna Treat, dam of Coronado 2:09%, a mile in 2:28% at the trot. This mile was very evenly rated and the filly was evidently only given this record to get her in the list as she looked like a 2:15 per- former. Durfee then brought out the pacing filly Gladys M.. a chestnut by Ketchum 2:16 out of Nau- lahka (dam of the two-year-old stake winner Zo- lahka 2:23%) by Nutford. Gladys M. beat 2:20 very handily, her mile being in 2:19, with the first half in 1:06%. A match race between Durfee's gray gelding Wicki Wickj by Coronado out of a mare by Bob Mason, and Walter Maben's chestnut mare Nealy W. by Mc- Kinney out of a mare by Woolsey, was then trotted. Nealy W. got the first heat and Wicki Wicki the sec- ond, the time being 2:27 and 2:26%, landing both in the list. Nealy W. was withdrawn after the first heat and Wicki Wicki made his record without com- pany. Then came the regular events of the day. There were six starters for the $500 purse offered for the 2:15 class pacers. Mollie Button, the daughter of Alex. Button that Dan Misner campaigned through the Montana circuit this year, was the favorite, and won the race rather handily in straight heats, the second in 2:14 being the fastest. Geo. Pounder's bald-faced phenom Rockaway, that took a record of 2:15% as a two-year-old last season, won second money, while the Bob Mason stallion Wandering Boy took the third division of the purse, and Bonnell's Norda by Mercury was fourth in the final summary. The most interesting race of the day was the 2:15 trot for which a purse of $500 was given. Mr. Mor- gan's bay gelding Queer Knight by Knight won it in one, two three order, but the veteran Dan Misner, behind the old roadster Homeway was only beaten a half length in the first heat, while in the second and third Will Durfee by masterly driving and excel- lent judgment made Queer Knight stretch his neck to beat the Neernut gelding Burnut. The starting was done by Frank E. Stone of Wis- consin, who handled the fields well and got the horses off promptly and in good order. Two running races ended the day's races. The summaries: AGAINST TIME. Trotting — Owynex, b. s. by Owyhee 2:11, dam Inex by Sweepstakes (Durfee) Won Time— 2:22%. Trotting— Irene S., ch. f. by Petigru 2:10%, dam Johanna Treat by Thos. Rysdyk (Dur- fee) Won Time— 2:28%. Pacing — Gladys M., ch. f. by Ketchum, dam Naulahka by Nutford (Durfee) Won Time— 2:19. TROTTING— MATCH RACE. Wicki Wicki, g. g. by Coronado by Bob Mason (Durfee) 2 1 Nealy W.. ch. m. by McKinney by Woolsey (Maben) 1 dr Time— 2:27. 2:26%. Pacing, 2:15 class, purse $500 — Mollie Button, b. m. by Alex. Button (Mis- ner) 1 1 1 Rockaway. ch. g. by Stoneway ( Pounder) ..225 Wandering Bov, b. c. bv Bob Mason (E. Kent) 3 6 2 Norda. b. m. by Mercury (Bonnell) 6 3 3 Lillian S.. blk. m. by Golden Ruby (B. Kent) 5 4 4 Birdie Mack. br. m. by McKinney i Murphy i 4 5 6 Time— 2:16, 2:14, 2:17. Trotting, 2:15 class, purse $500— Queer Knight, b. g. by Knight I Williams) . . 1 1 1 Burnut, b. g. by Neernut (Durfee) 4 2 2 Homeway, b. g. by Strathway I Misner) 2 3 3 Zombowyette, b. m. by Zombro (Beckers).. 3 4 4 Neergard, br. m. by Neernut I Brooks) 5 5 5 Time— 2:16%, 2:15%, 2:15%. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Second Day. On Wednesday the two harness races were again decided in straight heats, Charley DeRyder winning the 2:10 pace in very handy fashion with The Donna by Athadon, beating such good ones as Welcome Mac. Delilah, Spill, Nellie R. and Victor Platte. Spill was not up to his Great Western Circuit form, or the time would have been lower. In the 2:19 trot Geo. Beckers won easily with his great young mare Helen Dare by Zombro, all her three heats being in 2:15 or better. This mare is one of the coming champions and good judges think she will be able to meet and defeat the very best in her class on the Grand Circuit next season. Another Zombro. Mr. Willian Morgan's bay mare Era, was second to Helen Dare every heat. The summaries of these two races follow: Pacing, 2:10 class, purse $500 — The Donna, dn. m. by Athadon (DeRyder).. Ill Welcome Mac, br. g. by McKinney (Maben) 2 5 2 Victor Platte, b. g. by Platte (Fanning) 5 2 5 Delilah, b. m. by Zolock (Delaney) 3 6 3 Nellie R.. b. m. by Wayland W. (Quinn) . . 4 3 6 Spill, b. g. bv Wauwan (Gerritv) 6 4 4 Time— 2:10%, 2:10%, 2:09%. Trotting, 2:19 class, purse $500 — Helen Dare, b. m. by Zombro (Beckers) 1 1 1 Era. b. m. by Zombro (Williams) 2 2 2 Golden Nut, ch. h. by Neernut (Durfee) 3 3 3 Claval, b. g: by Conifer (Murphy) 4 dr The Blonde, ch. m. by Strathway (Maben) d Time — 2:14%, 2:14, 2:15. Rain spoiled the track so that racing was out of the question on Thursday and Friday, but on Satur- day three good races were decided and then the Association concluded to end the meeting. The weather was anything but favorable, and the time can be considered excellent, as the day and track were two or three seconds slow. The opening race was a 3:00 novelty trot, in which there were six starters. In this race heat winners had to go to the barn, being barred from further competition in the event. Geo. T. Beckers took the first heat in 2:21 in a common jog with his great young mare Helen Dare by Zombro, the mile being in 2:22. Walter Maben won the second heat with Mr. Henderson's mare Ida Millerton, and Mr. Keller took the third with Glenita. The second race was the one the horsemen had been waiting for. three of the crack trotters of the Pacific Coast, Charley Belden 2:0S%. Coronado 2:09% and Helen Norte 2:09% being the contest- ants. The Santa Rosa gelding was the winner in straight heats, although Durfee made quite a bid for the event with his handsome stallion. Charley Belden thus closed his remarkable campaign with a victory and comes home with a race record that stamps him one of the greatest trotters California has ever produced. Louis Stocks' mare. Queen Pomona by Pomona, beat a good field in the 2:25 pace, and this ended the meeting. The summaries of the last day follow: Trotting, 3:00 class, novelty, purse $300— Helen Dare, b. m. by Zombro (Beckers)... 1 Ida Millerton. blk. m. by Millerton (Maben) 2 1 Glenita, b. m. by Rex Gifford (Keller) 3 2 1 Albuquerque, b. s. by Allerton (Kent) .... 4 3 2 Birdnut, b. m. by Neernut (Brooks) 5 w Nelly Mason, b. m. by Bob Mason (Tilden) 6 w Time— 2:22, 2:21, 2:28. Trotting, 2:09 class, purse $1,000— Charlie Belden, b. g. by Lynwood W. (De Ryder) 1 1 1 Coronado, br. s. by McKinney (Durfee) ..222 Helen Norte, b. m. by Del Norte (Rutherford) 3 3 3 Time— 2:10, 2:12, 2:11%. Pacing, 2:25 class, purse $500 — Queen Pomona, b. m. by Pomona (Stewart) 111 Connors, b. g. by Titus (Maben) 2 2 2 Henry N.. gr. g. by Raymond (Delory) 3 3 4 Rancho del Paso, b. g. by Bay Bird (Smith) ..543 Rondo, b. g. by Moses S. (Murphy) 4 5 5 Time— 2:16%, 2:16, 2:15. MANY IMPROVEMENTS AT SACRAMENTO. The prize mean man is referred to by one of our Western exchanges. He is a Kansas owner, and after his driver had returned home, having won six out of eight races he had started in, the liberal Kansan pre- sented him with a $10 bill. One of the rule amendments that will probably be adopted by the congress of the American Trotting Association at its Chicago meeting to be held Decem- berlth. is one which will reduce the distance over half-mile tracks to eighty yards when there are six or more starters, and to 100 yards when there are more than that number. There is a material reduc- tion over the former distance of 100 and 150 yards, and many a driver will have to practice a new system of "rating" next spring. Receipts at the Chicago market for October reached the enormous volume of 11.M.3. against 10.- 457 the corresponding month last year. A net gain of 1,406 was achieved without special efort or the stimulating effect of combination sates. Receipts for ten months of the fiscal year aggregated 114.259. against 113.343. an increase of 916 arrivals. The im- mense receipts are appreciated when it is noted that the consignments in 1905 reached the largest volume in the history of the market. The broader demand is emphasized when it is considered that the in- creased receipts cleared freely without congestion of the market. Extensive and permanent improvements will soon be under way at the State Fair grounds under the direction of the executive committee of the State Agricultural Society, says the Sacramento I nion. Fifteen thousand dollars will be expended on this work, which will consist of the erection of two new buildings and putting the grounds in a more pre- sentable condition. Under the direction of Governor Pardee, a com- of the hoard of directors of the State Agricul- tural Association, consisting of Directors Burke, Jastro and President Rush, met and after conferring with the Governor and Secretary J. A. Filcber of thi fiety, decided to go ahead with the work as soon as possible. A new cattle barn will be built immediately and then will follow the construction of a poultry house that will be equipped with new and up to date coops for exhibition purposes. The unsightly grounds will be leveled and sowed in grass. The walks and driveway will be improved and ornamental trees will be planted. In short, the agricultural society will go ahead and expend the balance of the money that is in the fund in such a way that it will meet the requirements for holding a fair. This, however, is only a beginning, for tin- society expects to keep up the work until the State has as fine fair grounds as any State in the Union. The work on the grounds will be commenced as soon as the rains soften the soil so that it can be easily plowed up and rolled. The new driveway will be a feature of the grounds, for it will be macadam- ized its full length. The grandstand will be im- proved and rooms will be fitted up underneath suit- able for a cafe. While the work of beautifying the grounds is being done the committee will also look to sanitary conditions. New toilets will be put in and a large cesspool will be sunk. Secretary Filcher of the State Agricultural So- ciety said the other day that it is the object of the society to overcome the difficulties that the society had to contend with during the recent fair. The cattle barns were inadequate for the proper accom- modation of the stock, and the poultry exhibit, while larger than usual was handicapped by having to oc- cupy a tent. These buldings will be put up not for ornamental purposes, but to serve the purposes for which they are designed. It is the hope of the com- mittee to have this all completed before the time for holding the next fair. At the next meeting of the Legislature the agri- cultural society will ask for an appropriation of $50.- 000 to be used in tearing down the present pavilion building and removing it to the fair grounds. It is proposed to use the material in constructing two new buildings, and possibly a third. One of the pro- posed buildings, and the largest will be devoted to the exhibits of the farm and dairy products of the State. It will be constructed on entirely new lines and the galleries will be done away with. The in- terior will be arranged so that the exhibits shall have proper space in which to make attractive dis- plays. Another building will be given over to the depart- ment of liberal arts, and a third will be for the machinery. This last will be nothing more than a long shed with a concrete floor. The new pavilion was constructed to fill the purpose of a State fair building. It was built high in order to get room, but the agricultural society thinks that three smaller buildings will better serve the purpose and enable those in charge of the fair to make the exhibits more attractive and extensive. "It is our endeavor," said Secretary Filcher re- cently, "to make the State fair educational as well as attractive. When we can bring our fairs to the standard maintained in some of the Eastern States we will make more of a success of them. People go to the fairs in the East, not only to have a good time, but to gain new ideas along the lines in which thev'are interested. California has a greater oppor- tunity to provide a great fair than any of the States of the East. "Fifty years ago when the State gave the first fair the object was only to get a large number of people out and to make it a holiday session, given over almost entirely to sports and gambling. Now the conditions have so changed that the farmer sees no good returns unless the fair is given over to the purposes for which it is intended." The first mare to he mated with the great colt The Abbe 2:10% is Agnes Schuyler 2:15%. by Schuyler. She is owned by the well known running horse , Mars Cassidy. The tin cup mill is still grinding. The following "ad" is running in the turf journals: "Breeders' meeting at Galesburg. 111., will continue all through the month of November. Trotting and pacing any good day and track during this month." Among the recent additions to the stable of Ed. Geers. who will winter at Memphis, as usual, are the trotters John Caldwell 2:US% and Lucretia 2:11%. raced by James Thompson during the past season. No less than twenty-five trotters took records from 2:10 to 2:11 i Inclusive during the season just closed while the number of pacers that duplicated thi formance is right at fifty. California's favorite hot weather drink is Napa Soda. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN FRONEFIELD'S NEWS AND VIEWS OF UKIAH AND SANTA ROSA. [Saturday, December 1. 1906 Arriving at Ukiah, November 21st, in the night time, I was soon comfortably quartered at the Palace Hotel. In the morning I called up Mr. H. B. Smith, telling him by 'phone that the Breeder and Sports- man was abroad in the land and a stranger within his gates. "I will be over there in thirty minutes," was the answer, and by 9 o'clock we were fast be- coming acquainted as we drove out behind Ayeress, his good filly by Lynwood W. Fascinating to me are the rich valleys of California, and surely there is no better way to see the beauties of town or country than behind a good horse in the early morn- ing. Cattle and horses were thickly scattered over the fall pastures and the class they show plainly speaks that the stock raiser here has long been awake to good breeding. Everywhere we met friends of Mr. Smith. It was "Good morning. 'Bud.' Glad to see the 'dope writer,' also. Yes. send me the paper. I breed one or two along and need the news." Over at the State Asylum grounds they have com- pleted the repairs made necessary by the earthquake and the regular system is again everywhere ap- parent. Our visit here was made pleasant by Dr. R. A. Cushman, Mr. Handy and others. In passing through I was much impressed with the open air treatment afforded the consumptives and the per- fect sanitary conditions. Curving drives under the fine old oaks lead back to the great buildings. How beautiful it all is, this home for those so sadly af- flicted! We drove on down the valley, making many stops to look over an extra good road horse and find that he was by Wayland W., Lynwood W. or Dumont S. At 12 o'clock we were back home, ready for din- ner, after having covered some fifteen miles. Another such a trip in a different direction on the following day afforded me a look at much of the country and many good horses. What a perfect road mare we drove, pleasant and cheerful in motion and quiet and satisfied while we talked to a friend by the roadside. About town, "Colonel" Marks was added to our staff, and plainly what he "isn't" about Ukiah "aint." Our meeting of the club members and hot stove cir- cuit carried us way into the night, hut being able to rise at five in the morning, made breakfast and the early train for Santa Rosa — a pleasure trip for the two hours' run. At Santa Rosa I had for special guide H. A. Carl- ton, and the way we stepped through the bunch wasn't slow. I was invited to ride out and have a look at R. W. P. 2:13% and promtply at 11 o'clock we climbed into Mr. Peterson's big white steamer and with a honk, honk, were off. Our driver took us carefully through town but when he hit the open country let out a wrap from some where. I promptly crouched a little deeper down in the middle. "About how fast are we going?" I ventured to the man at the throttle. "Oh, about forty miles an hour and I am taking her back all the way." That last remark made me think he had trained a few trotters for a "live" owner sometime, but on direct inquiry he said "no." We were soon out to the ranch, the hop fields and the horses. There is not much left of a hop field at this time of year, but the running gears and a general survey over the vast stretch of posts and wire netting was sufficient and we at once made our way to the paddock. I examined the legs of the big trotter carefully and found the tendons and cords had never been in trouble, but the legs had filled like the legs of a number — from jar and concussion, which might have been avoided with more care in his early work. And now with the firing iron in store for him as a further precaution and with a careful preparation I predict this horse to train sound. A two-year-old sorrel filly, with white mane and tail, and a bay weanling colt, full sister and brother to the big horse, are not so hard on the eyes to look at. being nicely turned all over and very smooth. It may be bad luck to a horseman to have any truck" with an auto, but I don't believe it at that, and as we rolled along at an easy clip over to Mr. S. B. Wright's stock farm, I was told that if all drivers would take the country roads at not more than a fifteen miles an hour clip everybody would be better satisfied and the machine would be found on the road and not in the repair shop. We found Mr. Wright out by the front gate and later found a stock farm in all the word implies. We walked over to the hog lots and passed by pen after pen of English Berkshires. Nothing but prize-winn- ing blood and of all ages for buyers to pick from. Then the sheep, all of Merino blood, with pedigrees as long as the old ram's horn but straighter. AH of the band in perfect health and vigor. In a far pasture we found the cattle absorbing the goodness of the land — Durhams, Shorthorns, Red Polled, in- dividuals that will suit the most exacting, all high in flesh and contented. i hen we came to the horses. There was old Eve- line by Nutwood, looking good for several more years, and Maud Fowler, her daughter by Anteeo. Then Hattie Fowler, out of Maud by Robin: Midget by Welcome out of Directress by Direct; Alameda Maid is out of Oakland Maid by Speculation; Maud nchen (S) 2:26 by Idaho Patchen. These mares wo-year-olds. yearlings and weanlings bv Sid- Dillon and Lynwood W. The Shetland ponies, the young mules and even the jack expected a caress as we passed and would coax you with gentle caress- es of wistful nose. As I looked over the farm, the neatness of which would do an Ohio or Indiana man's soul good, I wondered what must be the satisfaction of a man that breeds hogs, cattle and sheep, to be able to turn out also such horses as Charley Belden 2:08%, Sonoma Girl (trial) 2:09%. Dumont S. 2:20, Sonoma Hay 2:29%, Sonoma Queen (3) 2:25, etc. Notes of Ukiah Breeders. J. L. McCracken has a superb two-year-old French draft horse, weighing 1600 pounds, bought of Frank lams, St. Paul, Neb., the importer. * * * Dr. R. A- Cushman's Trilby Maid, trial 2:20, by Truman 2:12, is a nice mare on the road and is in foal to Zolock. * * * J. J. Coleman bred his good mare by McKinney to Strathway this year. * * * A. B. Truman and F. C. Handy jointly own Arnaree by Director out of Roman Princess by Ethan Wilkes. She was mated to Charles Derby. * * * A. B. Truman's mare by Guy Wilkes has a splen- did weanling by Direct Well. * * * Fred Jasper has two nice looking things out of Nellie J. by St. Patrick. A yearling filly and a wean- ling colt, both by Wayland W. 2:12%. * * * Nellie J. has been leased by Charlton & Son, bred to Dumont S. 2:20 and nominated in the Futurity. * * * F. C. Handy drives a gelding by Gossiper 2:14% that will make you turn around and look at him. * * * Charlton & Son have a weanling colt by Dumont S. out of Rose Thorn by Hawthorne that will do, and is entered in the Futurity. * * * Rose Thorn by Hawthorne out of a mare by Dex- ter Prince is full 16 hands, weighs 1150 and nice all over. Has been a mile in 2:16. How is this one for a brood mare? * * * Dumont S. will make the season of 1907 at Ukiah. * * * Alto Don by Temescal out of Princess Don, by Don, is another horse that will be kept at Ukiah. * * * M. Boucher has a nice Gossiper mare that can step a bit down the road. She is in foal to Dumont S. and nominated in the Breeders' Futurity. * * * A mare that has all the earmarks of a good one is Ayeress by Lynwood W. out of May Ayers 2:23%, by Iris, by Eros, by Electioneer. She is of the stout, cobby kind, a line trotter and has been a mile in 2:14%, half in 1:04 and a quarter in 31 sec- onds. * * * Mr. H. B. Smith has a full brother to Ayeress, one year younger, that was a mile in 2:40 as a two-year- old, tie uses them altogether on the road. * * * District Attorney Robert Duncan has Schley B. by Lynwood W. out of a mare by St. Patrick. This fellow is a four-year-old gelding and looks like the ' green goods" for next season as he has been a mile in 2:13% and has shown very fast quarters. * * * Mr. A. B. Marks has been real unfortunate with Cecil M. by Robin. Last year this mare worked a mile in 2:11 and was let up on. This spring she was bred to Wayland W. and put in training. She showed very fast at Santa Rosa just before the races given by the Driving Club and it was intended to give her a mark around 2:15. She pulled up lame after a work out and it later developed that she had bruised the sole of her foot. * * * Mr. H. A. Eldred, an old time jockey and all round horseman, is still in line with a first-class livery and sales stable at Ukiah. "Nice box stalls and plenty of feed," is the motto. * * * A company of breeders have in Anatol No. 2903, bought of J. Crouch & Son, one of the highest type German Coach horses in any country. He has proven a sure breeder and the first crop of his colts show for themselves. He is solid black and made to order. Many farmers about Ukiah can well af- ford to patronize this horse. * * * Miss M. E. Lewis of Eureka. Cal., is sending two extra good looking and well bred things to Charles DeRyder. One is a filly, four years old, by Walstein out of Nellie V. by Ira. and is a very handsome mare, ine other, one of the best developed and nicest look- ing yearling colts on the coast, by Crusados by Mc- Kinney out of Stambouleta by Stamboul, etc., first dam Fatinitza by Poscora Haywood, second dam Electric, the dam of June Bug 2:23% and Lou 2:14%, by Newlands Hambletonian, etc. O. J. Holmes has in his string at the track a two- year-old trotting filly by Suomi by Zombro, out of Laurel by Nephew. Was trained a little this fall, but will be a good thing because she was born on Mrs. Yandle's birthday and bears her name. * * * "Old Man" Yandle stepped his Gossiper gelding a quarter up the back stretch the other morning in 35 seconds, hitched to a road cart. He is not scared to ride fast himself. * * * Dick Abies drove a nice going pacer a full mile in 2:25 last Saturday morning, last half in 1:11. This finy is a four-year-old by Vasto out of a Secre- tary mare, and has had less than six weeks work for speed, all told. * * * Dick has another nice one in his string — a gelding belonging to S. G. Scott of Oakland. * « * Mr. F. D. McGregor is well pleased with his filly by Stone Robin and will let up on her until next season. This is a perfect gaited trotter and shows lots of speed. * * * Robizola 2:12% is safe in foal to Wavland W. 2:12%. * * * Mr. John S. Taylor, president of the Santa Rosa Bank, owns a great trotting prospect in a sturdy built two-year-old filly by Sidney Dillon out of a mare by John L. by Anteeo. I saw Frank Turner brush this miss a quarter in 43 seconds. * * * Frank Turner will train a nice looking filly, two years old, by Sidney Dillon out of Marti by Mortimer by Electioneer. * * * Judge Dillon, the three-year-old Sidney Dillon that Mr. Turner sold to Mrs. L. J. H. Hastings of Los Angeles, Cal., recently worked a mile in 2:22%. * * * Juliet D., the dam of Irish 2:0S%, is in foal to Judge Dillon. * * * Sky Pointer Jr. has had a let up of a year and after a successful firing operation will be put in training. This horse showed very fast two years ago. * * * Frank Turner has the largest stable of high bred stallions on the coast, including Sky Pointer Jr. by Sky Pointer, out of Juliet D. 2:13%, the dam of Irish 2:0S%; Guy Dillon by Sidney Dillon, out of By Guy by Guy Wilkes, etc.; F. S. Turner by Val- lota, by George Norval, out of Phalla Rival, by Phallas; Dr. William S. Jennings by F. S. Turner, out of Caritone by Antone. and Major Dillon by Sid- ney Dillon, out of Maud Fowler 2:21%, by Anteeo. These represent the best blood in the land and are all young and sound. * * * In the same barn is the pride of the farm, Cali- fornia Dillon by Sidnej' Dillon, out of Caritone by Antone by Dexter Prince. Then, if you are not satis- fied with blood lines, how does this yearling stallion suit you? He is a weanling colt by F. S. Turner, with four crosses of Wilkes blood: First dam by the great McKinney; second dam by Guy Wilkes; third dam By By by Nutwood; fourth dam by Dic- tator; fifth dam by Edwin Forest; sixth dam by Mambrino Chief. * * * Out at Rosedale Stock Farm, Sam Norris has a bakers dozen yearlings by Washington McKinney that are a credit to their sire, all broken and not a blemished one in the bunch. Sam is well prepared to winter and break outside horses, having with him an able handler in Mr. George Smith. * * * Wayland W. 2:12% and Lynwood W. (2) 2:20%, both great sires and each with a star performer out this year, stable side by side under the same roof, their owners being the best of friends. This is as it should be. * * * Mr. Mart Rollins, the owner of Charley Belden 2:08%, is well pleased with his trip over East and isw illing to talk about his horse. He said: "It seems like I have been breeding trotters for a hun- dred years. Finally I have landed a race horse and I am satisfied. I am glad to see him come back sound and safe and beat such horses as Coronado on his own stamping ground." This horse is one of the greatest trotters of the year and everyone who knows Mr. Rollins wishes him still greater suc- cess next season. SWEET MARIE SOLD TO A BANKER OF PHILA- DELPHIA. About Santa Rosa. Mr. L. L. Cannon's sorrel stallion by L. W. Russel. out of Dolly C. by Alcona Jr.. has been a mile close to 2:25 for Dick Abies. New York. November 29. — Sweet Marie, the famous trotting mare, with a record of 2:02. was sold at the Old Glory horse sale at Madison Square Garden to-day for $14,000. George M. Webb, man- ager for E. T. Stotesbury, a Philadelphia banker, was the purchaser. There was some excitement and spirited bidding before the sale was consummated. Sweet Marie was bred by Frank C. Schumaker of Los Angeles. Cal. Her earnings during the last four years have been very large, and she is the most popular trotter that has appeared on the Grand Cir- cut in ten years. She is 10 years old. In selling his famous mare. William Garland of Los Angeles said he believed Sweet Marie would be able to lower all present trotting records before she retired. Saturday, December 1, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN CONCERNING STATE FAIRS. San Jose, November 27, 1906. Mr. F. W. Kelley — Dear Sir: The timely article in the Breeder and Sportsman of November 3d touched a tender chord in my heart. From my boyhood up I have been an attendant at the principal fairs and expositions of this country and Europe and I never visited a single fair or exposition but without being benefited by it. You are quite right, they are edu- cators and should receive the best support on the part of any State. I took the liberty to differ with you in your suggestion of holding five fairs in Cali- fornia and wrote an article, which I found after writing contained 1.500 words, and which, in my opinion, was a piece of impudence to ask you to publish and absorb valuable space. However, as the subject is of great importance to this State, as you so rightfully remark, and should receive the support of the press of the State, I gave the article to the Times, which Charley Shortridge good natured- ly published. I enclose copy herewith. The rising generation of this State, owing to its geographical location, has not the opportunities children in East- ern States have and a State as rich as California, with a large State school fund as California has, should sow the seed, from which rich harvests may be gathered. Education is a jewel which death alone can rob the owner of — a jewel that always has its value. The press, the preserver and promoter of all the arts, always ready and willing to promote good morals, good citizenship and make life happier and more contented, will earn the thanks of all right- minded citizens by taking up this subject before the meeting of the next Legislature and aid in securing a good State Fair for 1907. No member of the Senate or lower house could conscientiously go back to his constituents without having voted for a suffi- cient appropriation to make it a great success, unless he is a narrow-minded imbecile. Occasionally this class has one or more individuals in legislative bodies everywhere. The pen is mightier than the sword: let it urge the welfare for State fairs and suc- cess will crown your efforts. Permit me to be yours truly, EDWARD FLEISCHER. Mr. Fleischer was wrong in thinking his article was too long for our columns, and we gladly give it space, just as it appeared in the San Jose Times, as follows: Editor Times: In a recent issue of the Breeder and Sportsman the annual State Fairs of this State are the subject of a very able and lengthy editorial. The esteemed journal makes many valuable and timely recommendations and says: "In no other State in the United States is the need of first-class, well conducted agricultural and industrial fairs more apparent than in California." After mentioning the immense agricultural, horticultural, mining and in- dustrial resources of this State, and the opportuni- ties for good fairs, the Breeder and Sportsman ad- vocates the holding of fairs .and expositions, and says: "California should have at least five good fairs." The past history of State Fairs is of a varied kind and only for the last few years, or the time of the great progress of this country, a very few have been a success financially, none of them, however, without some assistance by the respective States. Minnesota, Illinois and Ohio have held very success- ful State Fairs in the order named for the last three or four years, have annually made timely improve- ments and are the best patronized by exhibitors as well as visitors. In those three States the old frame structures were supplanted by more substantial build- ings, the grounds were embellished, a complete sys- tem of sewerage was inaugurated and the entire grounds were connected with the electric plant on the ground for lighting and power purposes. The States pay for permanent improvements, such as are desired from year to year, but in the above mentioned States annual fairs have lately more than paid the expenses. The financial success of any fair, like any other business, depends to a great extent upon the management and locality, as has been proven by the many State and district fairs held during the past thirty years in the United States. The old St. Louis Fair, under the management of G. O. Kelby, the secretary, was always a greater success financially and otherwise, and never received any assistance from the State of Missouri. St. Louis Fair stock certificates were never in the market, it was a private corporation. Secretary Kelby knew how to get up a fair and make it a financial success. The Illinois State Fair, under the able supervision of Secretary Gerard, is annually improving and a great credit for that great State. In former years, to please the different parts of the State, the location was changed, and each year the State had to pro- vide for the restoration of old dilapidated buildings called Flora! Halls, generally used by the caretaker as cowsheds. The different towns would subscribe a few thousand^ dollars to put the so-called fair grounds in order, patching fences and stalls and otherwise prepare for the pumpkin show and barbe- cue. In those days the people were satisfied with the so-called district fairs, but times have changed and we have changed with them. The Times fully agrees with the Breeder and Sportsman that fairs and expositions are great educa- tors and that the State could appropriate enough money to hold good State Fairs, but would suggest that for a few years the State Fair be made a move- able institution. One fair in one of the cities selected by the State Board and change for a few years, but make the fair a permanent institution in the place where the best results were accomplished, all circum- stances considered. The change of locations for State Fairs has never been a success in the Eastern States. A large appropriation for one good State Fair will bring better results than five fairs in dif- ferent localities of the State with a divided appropria- tion. No fair can he successful where the pumpkin show is at one end of the town and the races at the other end, or where the State at large is not ma- terially interested. The manager of the fair should be a man who knows exactly what constitutes a fair. not a politician seeking a fat job, but a man who can be relied upon for doing his duty and do it well. He should be enabled to advertise the State Fair in all the principal newspapers and magazines and thereby secure the best displays in the different de- partments. In the agricultural, horticultural, live stock and kindred interests the premiums should be large enough to secure, not only elaborate, but the very best displays in each branch. Exhibitors in the machinery, industrial and inven- tion departments don't care for -cash premiums, they prefer medals and diplomas and will exhibit if they are assured that the management uses every honor- able effort to secure a good attendance at the fair. The grounds should be thoroughly lighted by elec- tricity, as well as the buildings; and the laboring class, who can ill afford to lose a day or two to view the grounds should be given an opportunity to take -n the fair at nights, when exhibitors in the ma- chinery, manufacturers' or inventors' departments will cheerfuiy light up their own displays to show their displays to the best advantage. Mechanics, artisans and laboring men are mostly interested in tnose departments, and will be amply repaid by the instructions they receive. Some feature may be in- troduced to attract their attendance as well as that of the agriculturist in day time through lectures relating to their occupation. The Breeder and Sportsman advocates the introduction of a course of lectures in day time, which will be of vast benefit to all those whose time will permit them to attend. The fine art department should be in charge of a compet- ent person, who will take a pride in it. His task will oe anything but enviable unless one can obtain an art loan exhibition. The children should not be forgotten, and each school should be represented in the educational exhibit, and individual as well as class specimens should be offered for the different grades. The State could afford to allow each county a liberal amount of money to prepare county exhibits of the county as well as exhibits from the schools. Exhibits make a fair, but the proper program of amusements must be arranged with a daily visita- tion besides exhibits in the different departments. Some people go to a fair for the purpose of studying the progress of the country and to obtain knowledge they could not otherwise receive, while many seek secretion from labor and very many, who love to see a good horse race. The management of a fair must be in the hands of wide awake, up-to-date men, not pennywise and pound foolish, men who do not expect a breeder of live stock to spend a few hundred dol- lars to prepare his exhibits and perhaps receive a paltry sum of a few dollars as a reward. A large appropriation for one good State fair will bring much better results than five fairs in different parts of the State with divided appropriation and small prem- ium. A two thousand dollar trotting race will bring more into the treasury in gate receipts than four races with five hundred dollars first money. Races are a good drawing card. A good annual State fair is the best advertising medium any State has, com- paring it to the cost of it. The association issues catalogues and mails them to the leading exhibitors throughout the United States. The catalogues may have for the first or second year a description of each county in the State in a brief way, thereby using the fair catalogue as an advertising medium indirectly for immigration purposes. This would make every county in the State directly and indirectly interested in our State fair and the enterprising real estate agents of the different counties will take interest in making a large display at the fair and secure an attendance by inviting their Eastern friends to visit our fair. All large manufacturing establishments have an advertising department, which has charge of exposi- tions and fairs and makes arrangements for the usual fall fairs in the early part of the year. They have a special force for that purpose, men and wo- men of experience, whose occupation is that of at- tending these fairs, designing displays and as dem- onstrators. The city which wishes to have the fair should furnish the grounds and huildngs for the fair, take the management of it and the income from gate receipts and privileges, but pay for all expenses over and above the amount appropriated by the State for premiums, advertising and all other ex- penses of the fair. Owing to geographical and other conditions exist- ing in this State, there are only four cities which could consistently compete for the location of the fair for the coming year. The railroad companies, who are liberal adver- tisers, certainly will help along a good State fair and will make liberal appropriations and conditions for one well managed, but they must be assured that the fair will have the needed support of the State at large. The Times suggests that the press of this State will follow the lead which the Breeder and Sportsman took in that timely editorial. Let us have fairs. EDWARD FLEISCHER. TRAINING THE COLT. With all tarm stock the early lessons are stayers. Begin, then, the education of the colt during his in- fant days. Some wise men remarked that the edu- cation of a boy should begin with his grandfather. True; true, also, with the colt. Education con- tinued becomes an instinct. The world is full of examples. Get acquainted with the colt when he is but a few days old. Be kind, make friends and gain his confi- dence. Treat him as though he were a human child, and reach his heart through the medium of his stomach by giving him sugar from the hand, and handle his limbs. Teach him that you are bigger than he is. Don't hurt him or break friendship, but by taking him when he is a day or two old and putting one arm in front of his neck and the other behind his hind legs, let him jump and struggle until he is tired out and gives it up as a bad job, then feed him a little sugar and handle him all over from head to heels. Teach him that you will not hurt him. but that he need not try to get away. Repeat this one or two more times, or until he becomes so strong that holding him is uncertain, then don't match strength with him, for once he breaks loose he will always remember it, but if he never does get away in the first few days of his life he will grow to full size still believing that you are the stronger. At a few days old teach him to lead with the halter. Now, please remember right here the natural law that governs nearly all animals. If we try to drag them one way, they will go opposite, if possible. Take a cat by the tail, she does the pulling, we don't; now, try to lead her with a string, where does she go? We have all seen the boy drag the pup or calf in trying to force it to lead. The colt will do the same way if gone at the same way. Put a soft, close-fitting halter on the colt's head and a strong %-inch rope around his body, just in front of the hips. Let an iron ring in the end of the rope serve as an eye. By placing the noose about the rear end of the colt and passing the free end forward between the legs to the hand, we have an instrument by means of which we can induce him to come forward. Pull the halter rope and tell him to "come," then when he settles back draw the rope tight about his body. This surprises him so that he hops forward to us — just what we want. Ten him so, caress him. Try again; pull the halter gently, telling him to "come," and be ready with the surprise rope. This done four or five times will teach the youngster what is wanted, so he will fol- low. There has been no fight or hard feelings. Lead him for a few minutes every day for three or four weeks and he will never forget it. Now, to back. This is not a natural direction for horses to travel, they must be taught how. Stand close in front of the colt, pull the halter back, and say "back." He will not obey, for he does not under- stand. Press the fingers firmly against his breast. He then naturally steps back to free himself. Let the halter slacken, caress him. Repeat the action and word (not words), and he soon understands and obeys willingly. How to move forward at command, or in other words, to "break" the colt to drive: Put on the halter, checkrain, surcingle and lines, passing them from the sides of the halter through loops in the sides of the surcingle. With this the colt can be prevented from turning around. When ready, get the colt's attention, tell him to "get up" and follow the word with a sharp, stinging little cut on rear end with a light whip. The colt goes. Three or four such experiences will teach him that the word is to be followed by the pain, and he goes to avoid the pain. Never strike first, it is not fair or sensible. A whip has a place, though a small one, in the school of the colt. SPEED DEVELOPMENT. When animals have inherited and do possess the qualities necessary to produce speed, they can and do, under favorable conditions, transmit those quali- ties to their offspring whether they themselves have been trained and driven to fast records or not. Every careful student of the breeding problem who has no pet theory to defend or bolster up. but who is earn- estly seeking for "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth." has learned from the Year Book that most of the world's record breakers from Dexter 2:17% to Lou Dillon 1:58^, were begotten by sires that had not taken fast records and some of them, like Alix 2:03% and Axtell (3) 2:12 were begotten by young, undeveloped colts and were from undeveloped dams. HORSE SHOW DEFINITIONS. A wise one has given the following definitions to some of the most frequently used words during the week at the horse show: Blue Ribbon — An ornament that makes a man act like a woman. Groom — A blood relative of Aananias without an impediment in his speech or a string to his tongue. Exhibitor — One of two men who dislikes the other. Promenade — A narrow passage enabling the poor to avoid walking on the corns of the rich. Spectator — A student of something he can't have. Judge — A desperado with no faculty for o friends. The Tanbark Arena — A lemon orchard. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 1, 1906 GROWING THE WEANED FOAL. When once they have successfully weaned their foals, horse breeders are not inclined to pay much attention to them subsequently, but leave them to shift for themselves too much, writes a correspon- denl of the National Stockman and Farmer. It is not possible, however, to rear good horses possessing size, substance and plenty of bone, without doing for them well in the way of food. In order to be successful at horse breeding it is not enough to breed good foals merely, but the young stock requires suitable management in every way. Many a promis- ing foal is spoiled through lack of good food or un- suitable feeding, and haphazard and wrong methods of breeding are not the only cause of such a great number of inferior weedy and under-sized horses be- ing raised by horse breeders. In many cases the inferior quality of a horse, or its weediness, or its want of size and substance, is entirely the result of its breeder not having reared it in a proper and suitable manner. A young and growing horse re- quires plenty of nourishment in order that its body may make the fullest possible amount of develop- ment, and unless it gets all the food and all the nourishment which it requires, its development is bound to suffer in some way or other. The breeder must, therefore, be careful to see that his young horse stock gets a sufficiency of good nourishing food. There is, of course, such a thing as over-feed- ing young and growing horses with concentrated foods, but this can hardly occur in the case of the average horse breeder, as the question of expense alone is sufficient to prevent grain being fed in too liberal a manner to young horse stock. Horse breed- ing farmers, who breed horses with a view to mak- ing a profit out of the undertaking, are not likely to err at any time by giving their colts too much grain to eat. Where they too generally err is in giving them either none at all or too little, and there is no occasion for them to refrain from being liberal in feeding grain to young horse stock for fear that they might overdo it. Considerations of expense will set a limit to their liberality long before they reach the maximum quantity of grain which it is advis- able to feed young and growing horses. While young horses are running on pasturage, with a plen- tiful growth of nourishing grass and herbage during the summer season, they of course obtain all the food and nourishment which they need for their growth and development by grazing. To give them any additional food under these circumstances would not merely be superfluous but actually wasteful. There are, however, pastures and pastures, and the horse breeder will do well to bear this carefully in mind. On some pasture land the grazing is so scanty, or so innutritious in character, that the needs of the young horses running upon it are not adequately met by it. In that case the breeder ought to give some additional food to his colts, so that their proper growth and development may not suffer. It also frequently happens that the grazing on good pasture land becomes scanty during the summer through drouthy weather, when the young horses running on it may not be able to obtain a sufficiency of nourishing food. In that case, too, some extra food ought to be supplied to the young horses to prevent loss of condition. When crops of alfalfa, or sainfoin, or vetches are available these will furnish excellent additional food for colts which require some on account of an insufficiency of feed upon their pasture. There is nothing Ike cut green forage to eke out scanty grazing, both in regard to its suitability for feeding to growing horse stock and its cheapness. A small allowance of oats given to young horses when additional food is needed, goes a very long way, and a little coarse bran may be mixed with the grain, while the admixture of some chaff must not be forgotten. The bodily condition of young horses always gives ample evidence of the fact whether they are getting as much food or nourishment as they need or not. If they fall off in condition at any time during the grazing season that shows that the feed on the pas- ture on which they are running is not sufficiently plentiful, or not sufficiently nourishing in character to meet their requirements fully. To allow the young horse stock to lose condition under these cir- cumstances, without going to the trouble or the slight expense of providing a little additional food, is bad policy and decidedly false economy, and the fact that it is so generally practiced by the average horse breeder does not render it any the less harm- ful and wrong. The small trouble and extra expen- diture involved in giving some cut green forage or a little grain to growing horse stock, when the graz- ing is inadequate, is quite insignificant in compari- son with the improvement in the growth and develop- ment made by the young horses in consequence of it. Young horse stock requires to be kept improving and making growth continuously from the day of foaling until ready for breaking in, and for this rea- son it is necessary that the breeder should take care to keep his foals, yearlings, two-year-olds and three- year-olds fully supplied with an adequate amount of nourishing food every day throughout the year. They must be kept thriving and progressing steadily from ODe month's end to another. Colts which are running on pasture ought to be looked up every day so as to see that they are going 0:1 all right. It is not advisable to fence a pastur- ige on which young stock is turned out with barbed wire, as this is very liable to injure a young horse through the latter running up against the fence. The wounds and tears inflicted by barbed wire are apt to leave permanent blemishes on the skin, the pres- ence of which is, to say the least of it, highly un- desirable. Cases sometimes occur of young horses tearing the skin of their legs on a barbed wire fence, with the result that very ugly scars remain which detract from the market value of the animal in question. The hoofs of the young horses often become over- grown when the latter are running on very soft pasture land and it is necessary in such cases to have the feet pared down to their regular shape; otherwise the hoofs may become permanently mis- shapen or the feet may assume an irregular posi- tion. th sliding incident to the sudden stoppage, revolving as on a pivot, expends all its energy in skating side- ways on its two outer wheels. Not infrequently it goes over, but not with serious results. As soon as the coach has swung around and righted itself you see the rest of the road leading off in front of you, and down this you whirl, to repeat the opera- tion at the next bend. EXCITING COACHING IN SOUTH AMERICA. The coach ride is the most exciting part of the Trans-Andean journey and the drivers are quite the peer of the best. The coach road from the ter- minus of either railway has been built and is kept up by the governments of Argentina and Chili. On the part of the former this is not a very great under- taking, for the distance is comparatively short, and the route one not much exposed to the snowslides of the winter, but Chili has had her work cut out from the start. 'A^e road on the west slope not only has to be completely rebuilt every year, but also through most of its length an entirely new survey has to be made to locate its former course. To ride in a coach the whole distance from Cuevas to Juncal would probably prove very tiresome, but to reel off the last ten or twelve miles of down grade in less than an hour in this manner is a most ex- hilirating experience. The vehicles pack six and hold four comfortably; they are, of course, like our own mountain stages, without springs. On the down hill they are drawn — or, rather, steered — by four horses driven abreast like those of a Roman chariot, whose business is to keep the coach in the middle of the road and run so fast that it cannot bump into their heels and trip them up. There is a brake on the coach, but it is there mostly for ornament, and except in emergency is only used to hold the wheels while the horses are resting on the up grade. A mountain driver in any part of the world must, above all else, be cool beaded, nervy and resourceful, and at the same time be very adept in the manipula- tion of his reins. Associated with these essential characteristics will almost always be found a cer- tain amount of dare-deviltry and recklessness never absent in one who follows a calling in which there is constant physical risk. In these particulars the wild Chilenos are hard to beat. For delicate manipu- lation, finesse in maneuvering and aristocratic coach- manship possibly our four and six in hands offer the greatest opportunity, but for a cover ground and sling gravel kind of an outfit give me one of these Chilian chariots every time. The two middle horses of a four are hitched to a pole in regulation fashion. They wear a collar harness and have a rein to each ring of their bits. The outer horses only wear a breast strap and bridle. A rein from the driver leads to the outside ring of their bits, the inside one being connected by a short strap with the bridle of the next horse. Thus the driver holds four reins, as with our four- in-hands. The road for the most of the way is the usual suc- cession of zigzags, banked high at the turns, like a bicycle track, to help the coach keep its balance, and with a further precaution in the shape of a two feet thick and three feet high stone wall around the outer edge. It is worth coming to the Andes for the sensation of being swung around half a dozen of these curves at the end of the zigzags. You swing off from the level mesa on to a steep descent; you are going south — and down. The driver lounges carelessly on the seat and gazes sleepily at his turned-up boot toes. The coach gains speed from the grade and the horses run as though the fiends were after them, to keep it from their heels. The gravel begins to fly and the coach to rock, and the landscape fades to a dull blur as you jolt over a half-frozen slide of earth and snow. Suddenly your hair rises in horror to observe that a short fifty feet ahead the road ends abruptly against a stone wall. You turn toward the driver and see that he, too, has observed the obstacle and is fully awake to the gravity of the situation. His whole figure is tense with excitement, and his eyes, their pupils contracted to pin points, are fixed upon the rocky barrier. But as yet he makes no attempt to check the flying horses, who, intent only on their endeavors to escape the pursuing coach, seem gath- ering themselves to leap over the wall and off into nothingness. Then slowly you see the reins leading to the horses on the "near" begin to tauten, and at the same time perhaps a little more slack run through the driver's fingers to those on the "off" Tnat is all he does, but it is quite enough. Just before you think the horses are going to launch themselves over the wall you see the inside one suddenly stiffen, settle back upon its haunches and begin to mark time, quite after the manner of the inside man of a line of soldiers going around a corner. The action of the outside animal is just the opposite. He accelerates bis speed, leans in at an angle of thirty or forty degrees against his team- mate, and, with his hoofs clacking against the foot or side of the wall, dashes through a half circle of which the stationary inner horse is the center. The other two horses describe concentric circles between these extremes, the whole team, except for ALL-PURPOSE FARM HORSE. The thought of the general-purpose animal is one very firmly fixed in the mind of the average farmer who has not settled down as a specialist. We often hear the specialist say there is no such thing, the general purpose idea is a humbug. We are ready to admit that people often hold to this idea when a special-purpose idea would bring them a greater measure of success. The general purpose farm Horse is one that can be well utilized in ordinary farm work of all kinds and can also do the limited amount of road work needed in connection with the working of the med- ium sized or small farm. A horse called a "chunk" in market, standing fifteen to sixteen hands high, weighing from 1100 to 1400 pounds, compactly built with good feet and legs, a tractable, lively disposi- tion, a good, clean, rapid way of going at walk, or trot, is, in brief, the kind of horse that I would call a general purpose horse. This kind of a horse has a place on farms and we may say is the most valu- able class so far as farm work is concerned. As described above you will note that he partakes of the qualities of both the draft and coach or heavy roadster types, in both his conformation and dispo- sition. This being true, the question at once arises how can he be bred with any certainty, and this is a question I must admit is a hard one to answer. I have had this class produced in three different ways: First, by a trim, active Percheron sire of 1500 to 1,700 pounds in weight bred to grade roadster bred farm mares of 1000 to 1200 pounds; second, by using a compactly built roadster sire with grade draft mares of 1200 to 1500 pounds; third, by use of the most compactly built coachers and Hackney of 1200 to 1300 pounds. In my observation and experience these three ways have produced some very good specimens and some very poor excuses. I have also seen some very good general purpose horses of the heavier class produced by breeding up in draft lines where the sires were of the finer types of the breed, with some nerve and action. We must admit that no breed has yet been pro- duced that fairly represents the true general pur- pose type. The true Percheron of thirty or forty years ago came the nearest to it, but the breeding for more weight has made him a draft horse instead of a general purpose animal. A breed of general purpose horses can be produced by a careful selec- tion and combination of different blood lines and a continuous breeding to a type for two or three centuries, but it seems the shortness of men's lives and small prizes to be gained have thus far worked against the development of such a breed. Very many of our. farmers get the idea that all they have to do is to breed their nondescript mares to the leggy, coarse type of so-called coach horses being peddled through the country to get this use- ful farm horse. I have seen hundreds of colts from this kind of breeding, and must say that not five per cent of them are even fair specimens of the general purpose horse, while 50 per cent or more are failures from every point of view. I have seen much better results where the coach stallion has been a finer and more compactly built one, or where a Hackney or American trotter of a compact, smooth, muscular type has been the sire. These observations have led me to the conclusion that this latter plan is the surest one to bring some measure of success in producing the general pur- pose farm horse. — George McKerrow, Madison, Wis. PERMANENTLY ORGANIZED. At a meeting of the horsemen of San Bernardino county, held November 12th, the Harness Horse As- sociation of that county was reorganized on a per- manent basis, the former organization having been of a temporary character. The plan for the future is to hold a spring and fall meet each year, the spring meet being before the horses leave for the northern circuit, and the fall meet as soon as they return for the winter from the Northern and Eastern circuits. As large numbers of the followers of East- ern racing circuits winted on Southern California tracks, in addition to the many horses owned in Southern California, plenty of the best racing talent is always assured. The horsemen feel that at last they have hit upon a plan to make racing in the San Bernardino valley a popular sport and a suc- cess as well. The new officers and members of the Harness Horse Association include the following: President, G. W. Prescott of Highland; Vice-President, Alex Wilson of Riverside; Secretary, Robert T. Curtis of Redlands; Treasurer, W. W. Brison Jr. of San Ber- nardino. Others interested in the organization are: L. E. Keifhaber, J. E. Fairchild, Bert Hutchins and Dr. W. L. Spoor of Redlands; G. W. Bonnell of High- land; E. F. Binder and Maurice Griffin of Riverside; Bert McCullough of Bloomington; A. B. Miller of Cucamonga; Thomas Holmes, F. J. Esler, A. B. Thomas and C. W. Monahan of San Bernardino. Saturday, December 1, 1906] INBREEDING THE WILKES STRAIN. Fears have been expressed by some writers that the Wilkes strain is being so closely inbred that it will prove detrimental to the offspring, says the American Horse Breeder. Whether these fears are grounded upon facts, that is upon individual cases that have come under the observations of those writers, or whether they are merely the individual opinions of those writers evolved by some process of reasoning, has not been stated, to our knowledge. There is a prejudice existing among some horse- men against the practice of inbreeding, or the close reuniting of any strains of blood in the equine fam- ily. A careful study of the blood lines of the most noted trotters, however, from old Topgallant, the wonder of his day, to Lou Dillon, that holds the world's champion trotting record, 1:58%, will show that the majority of those whose breeding has been made public have been the result of inbreeding. Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest of all progeni- tors of trotting inclination, was closely and strongly inbred to the Messenger strain. Excellent results have sometimes been obtained by the inbreeding of the Rysdyk's Hambletonian strain. Nancy Hanks 2:04 by Happy Medium, a son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, dam by Dictator, another son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, is an example, and Happy Medium's dam as well as his sire was in- bred to the Messenger strain. If Capt. J. S. Lewis was the honorable, truthful man that all who knew him intimately represented him to be, George Wilkes was from a dam that in- herited but little Messenger blood. There could have been no motive for Capt. Lewis to lie about this matter of sending John S. Dey to Bristol. N. Y.. to learn from Joshua Phillips the breeding of the five- year-old that James Gilbert, as he told Capt. Lewis, bought from Mr. Phillips, in the fall of 1852 or 1853. Mr. Dey said that Mr. Phillips told him that this mare was by the Wadsworth Henry Clay and that her dam was by a horse called Highlander. It has been proven beyond question that Joshua Phillips owned a mare by Henry Clay, dam Telegraph by Baker's Highlander, and that he sold her when four years old. The only inheritance from Messenger that George Wilkes could have received from this daughter of Henry Clay was the remote cross which Henry Clay inherited through the dam of his paternal grandsire. Young Bashaw. It was claimed that the dam of Telegraph was a running mare brought from Eng- land. The pedigree of George Wilkes does not in- dicate that the inbreeding of the Wilkes strain should produce injurious results. The doubling of the Hambletonian strain has not shown that effect and the doubling of the Clay strain produced Beautiful Bells 2:29%. the only mare that has yet produced eleven trotters with standard records, and all of the eleven were by sires that had inherited a Clay cross. It is useless to theorize or speculate concerning the effect, detrimental or otherwise, of inbreeding the Wilkes strain, when facts are accessible. The facts as shown by the Year Book, do not indicate that inbred Wilkes animals are deficient either in speed, stamina or ability to perpetuate race winning and even record breaking qualities. Dan Patch 1:55, that holds the world's champion record for pacers, was got by Joe Patchen 2:01%, whose sire, Patchen Wilkes 2:29%, was by George Wilkes 2:22. The dam of Dan Patch was by Wilkesberry 2:30, a son of Young Jim by George Wilkes 2:22. Audubon Boy 1:59% was by J. J. Audubon 2:19, whose sire, Alcyone 2:27, was by George Wilkes 2:22. The dam of Audubon Boy 1:59% was Flaxy, by Bour- bon Wilkes, a son of George Wilkes 2:22. Flaxy, mated with Constantine 2:12%, a son of Wilkes Boy 2:24%. produced Royal R. Sheldon 2:04%. and mated with Red Wilkes, another son of George Wilkes 2:22, Flaxy produced Red Elm 2:16%. The champion two-year-old trotter of 1905 was Lightsome 2:14%, that made her record in the Ken- tucky Futurity for two-year-olds, which she won. Lightsome is an inbred Wilkes. Her sire is Con- stantine 2:12% and her dam was by Bourbon Wilkes, the son of George Wilkes 2:22, that got Flaxy, the dam of Audubon Boy 1:59%. Royal R. Sheldon 2:04%, etc. Royal R. Sheldon is the fastest of the get of Constantine 2:12%; Audubon Boy 1:59 is the fastest of the get of J. J. Audubon 2:19, and Dan Patch 1:55 is the fastest of the get of Joe Patchen 2:01%. These are only a few of the many instances of success that have resulted from inbreeding to the Wilkes strain. The sire of the noted trotter Tiverton 2:04%, Galileo Rex (3) 2:12%, was a strongly inbred Wilkes. Billy Sayre, the sire of Galileo Rex, was by Young Jim, a son of George Wilkes, and the dam of Billy Sayre was Tansey by George Wilkes — pretty close inbreeding. Dewey Eve, a daughter of George Wilkes, was mated with this closely inbred Wrilkes, Billy Sayre, and the result was Galileo Rex, the sire of Tiverton, race record 2:04%. No other trotter that traces directly to George Wilkes in the paternal line has ever taken so fast a record as 2:04% in a race, and only one other trotter of the Wilkes fam- ily, Sweet Marie 2:04%, has taken a faster record against time. The fastest time ever made in the Kentucky Futur- ity for three-year-old trotters is 2:09%. This noted event was won October 4, 1904, by Grace Bond. She took the first and second heats in 2:09% and 2:09%, lost the next two, but won the fifth in 2:09%. N'ine days later, October 13, at the same place. Lexington, Ky., she won the Kentucky Stake for three-year-olds, best two in three, in 2:10%, 2': 10%. She was then taken to Memphis, Tenn., where, October 20, she won the Kentucky Stock Farm Stake, best two in three, in 2:09%, 2:10. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN This made five heats that Grace Bond won in 2:10 or better, in races that she won as a three-year-old. This is a greater number of heats in 2:10 or better than has ever been won by any other three-year-old trotter. Grace Bond's sire, The Bondsman, is by Baron Wilkes 2:18. a son of George Wilkes 2:22. The dam of Grace Bond was Grace Boyd by Ashland WilKes 2:17%. and he by Red Wilkes, a son of George Wilkes 2:22. The fastest double performer that has been pro- duced is Anaconda, pacing record 2:01%. trotting record 2:09%. Knight 2:22%, the sire of Anaconda, was by Woodford Wilkes, a son of George Wilkes 2:22. The dam of Knight was China Wilkes by Adrian Wilkes, another son of George Wilkes 2:22. The above are only a few of the fast ones that have been produced by the inbreeding of the Wilkes strain. Among the others that occur to mind are Allerton 2:09%, the most successful sire of speed of his age that has ever lived; Dulce Cor 2:08%, the fastest trotter got by Baron Wilkes 2:18; Dick Hub- bard 2:09%, and Celaya 2:11%, the two fastest trot- ters got by Allandorf 2:19%; Fereno 2:05%, the fast- est trotter got by Red Heart; Glenwood M. 2:07%. the fastest trotter got by Bobby Burns; Eagle Bird 2:21, the sire of Eagle Flanagan 2:07%; Angiola 2:07%, the fastest trotter got by Gregory the Great 2:22%; Locanda 2:02. the fastest performer got by Allerton 2:09%; Coney 2:02. the fastest performer got by McKinney 2:11%; Gayton 2:08%; Elloree 2 08%; Kingmond 2:09; Wilque 2:09%; Aerolite 2:09%; Deloree 2:09%; Susie N. (3) 2:09%: The President 2:09%. and Invader 2:10, to say nothing of the vast number with records slower than 2:10. The dams of Bingen 2:06% and Early Reaper 2:09% were both inbred to George Wilkes and so was Estabella, the most valuable brood mare ever owned at Village Farm. There may be danger in carrying the inbreeding of the Wilkes strain too far, but judging from the above there is no other family that has been inbred with better results than that founded by George Wilkes 2:22, and when the Wilkes strain is reunited by crossing one branch of the Wilkes family with that of another branch of that family there seems to be little danger of pro- ducing injurious results. A HAIRLESS EQUINE WONDER. LEXINGTON NOTES. The foreigners are still on a keen hunt for royal bred Kentucky trotters for export. In the last few weeks the agents of no less than three prominent noblemen, who are interested in the trotting game, have been searching the blue grass region for young harness stallions and mares that either have shown extreme speed, or have the promise of ultimately becoming sensational trotters. The three-year-old Kentucky Futurity winner, Siliko 2:11%. has been the one most sought after, but now that his owner. John E. Madden, has so decisively said he is not for sale the hunt is going on in other quarters. The three-year-old stallion Vandetta, trial 2:11%, has been priced" for export by these agents, and the five-year- old mare Jessie Benyon. owned by L. V. Harkness, is reported to be another that the foreigners would hive to land. They have a chance to secure Van- detta but it is not likely Harkness will part with Jessie Benyon, as the owner of Walnut Hall Stock Farm is himself in the market for young mares, and only recently purchased several for fancy prices. He Delieves Jessie Benyon is able to beat 2:10 three times, and she is individually an ideal mare for the stud, so it is regarded as a certainty that the Stand- ard Oil magnate will not consent to her going abroad. Another mare which might have been sold to these foreigners in the last few weeks is the sister to Charley Herr 2:07, the fast but erratic mare Sister Collette 2:09%, but it is said that David Cahill is talking about selling her for around $15,000, and the price asked has scared off purchasers of every grade, as it is larger than that paid by the foreigners for many of the most famous horses exported in late years. Cahill believes that Sister Collette will yet go a mile in 2:05. o Dad Trefrv's McKinney stallion Kenneth C. 2:17 out of that great broodmare Mountain Maid by Cresco. is still at Pleasanton and is admired by every horseman that looks him over. His record was made in a race when a three-year-old and while he was a sick colt and is not within several seconds of his capabilities. Dad is always ready to step him against the fastest, whether pacers or trotters, on work-out days at Pleasanton. and he marches through the stretch like a sure 2:05 trotter. He was not started this year in his four-year-old farm, and as a five-year-old in 1907. Kenneth C. will, if no accident happens him, take a trotting record that will be as fast as that heid by his pacing half-brother, Tom Carneal 2:08%. There was never a McKinney that had a better set of legs under him than this fellow. At the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders' meet- ing, held at Wroodland this year in August, five of the get of Woodland Stock Farm's stallion, Nushagak, entered the list and one of his daughters became a producer of standard speed. They were all four- year-olds or under, all took their records hitched to a cart, and without a teaser to encourage them. The four-year-olds all stepped the last quarter of their record miles in from 34 to 32% seconds, which is pretty conclusive that their miles were well within their limit. Besides this good showing of the Nush- agaks, two of the get of the farm's stallion. Prince Ansel, went into the list and his oldest colt. Prince Gay. trotted a trial mile in 2:12%, last quarter in 3 % seconds. Owned by Frank Fraunfelter of Easton, Pa., is a -ired by a Perchoron horse, and out of a Can- adian mare that is no" only a freak in appearance, but is also proving a most profitabl ■ investment for her owner. She is a tour-year-old and called Blue Bell, briny known as the hairless wonder, her dam having belonged to a wealthy fanner's widow living near Greensburg. Pa. Upon the death of the latter, the mare was thrown on the market and came into the possession of Robert Rumbough of Greensburg, who disposed of her to her present owner for $4,000. Fraunfelter exhibited her at the count; fairs during the past fall and is now making a tour of the big with her, where she is proving a splendid at- traction, from two to five thousand people paying ad- ons daily. It is said that $12,000 was refused for this equine freak. The following is the story that goes with the mare: One day during the period of gestation, her dam was driven to town to see a circus that was to ex- hibit at Greensburg, and was tied along the street. When the elephants came along, she became so badly frightened that she tore loose and ran away. At the termination of the period of gestation, Blue Bell was foaled. She is a perfectly formed animal in every respect, with the exception of not having any hair, not even any eyelashes. She weighs 1,410 pounds, is 16 hands high, and is broken to harness. Her skin on the neck and sides is thin and tender like a horse's but on the hips and flanks is tough and coarse like an elephant's. Another character- istic of the elephant is her tail, which is absolutely hairless. The color of her hide resembles an ele- phant's very much. When out in the sunlight she presents a reddish cast. When a horse is brought in from grass it is a great mistake to treat bim forthwith as though he had been in his stable and at work all the time his ».oliday had lasted. A dose or two of cooling medi- cine should be given to him, he should not be put to hard work at once, and his return to the conven- tional diet of grain, hay and chop should be effected gradually. The equine nature resents all violent and sudden changes of diet, and therefore no greater mis- take can be made than to take a horse up from grass one day and put him on dry food the next one. Either Epsom salts or aloes are useful medicines at such a time; the former, being the pleasanter to use, as four ounces for a full grown horse once a day in his food is easy to give, whilst aloes have to be administered as a medicine in doses of about six drachmsT more or less, according to the size and strength of the animal. A funny incident occurred at the Washington C. H. sale. A consignor who had shipped a horse to the sale was in the sale ring, which was crowded with men. Noticing that they were showing quite a promising young horse, at once the notion came to him to bid on him. It happened that the horse was knocked down to the party and it was only a minute or two until he had signed his name in the hook for him. Upon a little further investigation it was dis- covered that the man had actually bought his own horse. He had not noticed the horse particularly, but thinking him a bargain at the price, concluded to take a chance and made a bid, and he got him. The man was game as he didn't rue the bargain, but be- ing just a little superstitous and thinking it a good omen, concluded to take the colt home, believing that as he expressed it that, "it was good luck and that it was meant that he was not to sell the colt." He went also firmly believing that the colt was sure to make a fast trotter. The success of the five days fair and race meet- ing of the Virginia State Fair Association, held at Richmond last month, is best evidenced by the report submitted recently at a meeting of the board of direc- tors, when it was shown that the expenses, including premiums, purses and free attractions, were in round numbers $27,000, while the total receipts from tickets, concessions, etc.. were $34,000, making the net profit of operation $7,000, or about 10 per cent on the stock subscribed. With such favorable showing made in spite of adverse conditions prevailing while prepa- ration was being made for the fair, it can readily be seen that another year will likely be productive of a much larger profit. The board was unanimous in its expression of satisfaction at the results, and its determination to continue the fair hereafter on a much larger scale. It is the intention to erect addi- tional buildings and to mate liberal expenditures in the way of beautifying the grounds, while the in- field will be turfed and the race track made one of the fastest and best in the south. In speaking of his breeding plans for the future, John H. Shults, owner of Shultshurst Farm, recently said: "I have three sons of Axworthy, which I think stand a good chance of being great sires, and I am going to give them a chance. They are Guy Axworthy 2:08%, Olcott Axworthy, and an unnamed yearling from Sunol 2:08%. Next year I will breed most of my mares to Guy Axworthy. The following year I intend to race Guy again, so will give Olcott Axworthy a chance. You know he is a full brother of Jack Axworthy (2) 2:15%, being out of My Trin- ket. I think he is a better made horse tl sire. Then, when the Sunol colt is old want to give him a show, if he turns on 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. December 1, 1906 ROD, GUN AND KENNEL t ▼ *l' "r 'V T1 V*l Conducted by J. X. DeWitt RUSSIAN RIVER BAR OPEN. CONSUMPTION IN DOGS. WASHINGTON SPORTSMEN WANT CHANGES IN GAME LAWS. It is the general belief of the public and even of those whfo are more or less well acquainted with dogs that consumption, or tuberculosis, is a com- paratively rare disease among canines. "Ashniont," however, is authority for the statement that investi- gation proved that out of seven thousand dogs ex- amined twenty-seven were affected with consump- tion, or one in two hundred and fifty. This is a ratio that compares with the figures in human be- ings. An interesting and valuable fact is that tuber- culosis in cattle, dogs and humans is al the same and can be transmitted from one to the other. Before taking up this feature of canine consump- tion it will be well to explain shortly the nature of the disease, of which very few have a definite and correct idea. Pulmonary tuberculosis is first char- acterized by the presence of minute deposits called tuberculosis scattered throughout the lungs. After a time these unite and from being little grayish granules, of the size of a millet seed, become cluster- ed into bunches or nodules, which vary considerably in size. The parts of the lungs around these bunches become inflamed, the tubercles turn to liquid, ulcera- tion of the surrounding parts sets in, and the de- stroying of the lung tissue follows, leaving cavi- ties. Such is the progression of the disease from the first -appearance of the germ till consumption proper sets in. It was formerly believed that the disease was caused, not by germs, but by local conditions, such as bad air, poor food, close confinement, in-breeding, neglected colds, etc., but this theory has been ex- ploded and it is now generally acknowledged that these are but factors that aid in the propagation and development of the germs of the disease. It has been amply proved that consumption is hereditary and that one person can infect another with the "white plague." Recent experiments have proved that the germ of the bovine variety of consumption will give the disease to humans and vice versa, and the canines are the same way. Dogs have been known to get consumption from consumptive owners, and it is but natural to suppose that human beings can be infected by dogs affected with tuberculosis. This being the case, a dog should never be allowed in the room or presence of a person affected with this disease. It is because of the ignorance of the germ nature of the disease and the consequent lack of preventive measures is one of the main causes of tuberculosis. The symptoms in dogs are about the same as in humans. First a slight, dry cough, next lack of appetite, wasting and general decline. The wasting progresses till the dog is a mere bag of skin and bones and the coat becomes dry and harsh to the touch. In the first stages it is possible to effect a cure, hut owing to the fact that the disease is but sel- dom noted till far progressed it will be best not to attempt this. The dog will be a great source of danger to his owners and his kennel mates, and had best be destroyed at once, humanely and promptly. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Mr. Wm. Ellery's recent purchase, the Collie dog Alexander, has fulfilled early expectations by win- ning first novice limit, open and winners at the re- cent Hartford show. Alexander will shortly be installed in the kennels at Napa. California dogs have been doing well at Eastern shows lately. Wm. Bay's grand Irish Water Spaniel bitch Dublin whelped, on November 25th, a litter of five strong and good looking puppies. The sire of the young sters is The Gossoon, a son of Ch. Dennis C, and a splendid specimen of the breed. The members of the Montezuma Gun Club this season are: W. C. Swain, Jos. Rogers, F. P. Nicholls, Wm. Sanborn, and Mr. Scott. The club shooting preserve is located near Collinsville, adjacent to the Black Jack and U. M. C. Gun Club preserves. This section is a great flight shootng ground, there being an overflow between the levee and the main- land miles in length. Between the shore and levee banks, there are hundreds of bunches of tules, form- ing in many places ideal shooting ponds. Along shore and on the levee are many points where the hunter can run his punt into the tules, put out decoys and get splendid flight shooting. There are also some most excellent snipe patches in that vicinity. President Jack Lemmer, Dave Harefield, B. Insky Smith, Alphabetical Ferguson and one other, whose i.ame we cannot now recall, shoot on the Black Jack preserve. r. W. Dorsey, Chas. D. Laing and W. S. Wattles are three of the powder burners at the U. M. C. ground. At a meeting of the Washington State Game and Fish Protective Association, held in Seattle, Novem- ber 14, a large number of questions relating to pro- posed changes and amendments to the present Wash- ington game and fish laws were considered, and as a result a communication has been addressed to John L. Riseland, State Game Warden and Fish Com- missioner, in which the proposed changes are re- cited, and he is asked to take the matters up. The amendments desired embrace the open and closed seasons for different fish and game, deer hunting with dogs, protection of Bob White quail, sale of game birds and fish, increase in bounties and safeguards against fraudulent collection of the same, protection of moose, caribou, antelope, mountain sheep and goat, making a separate offense for every bird and fish taken unlawfully, and a number of other propo- sitions regarding changes in the manner of conduct- ing the business now in the hands of the different wardens of the State. Following is the list of pro- posed changes and amendments which have been submitted to Mr. Riseland: 1. That the open season for all upland game birds open and close at the same time. 2. That the open and closed season on water fowl open and close at the same time. 3. That no distinction be made between the male and female Chinese pheasants. 4. That the number of deer be reduced to two of either sex for the season. 5. That the running of deer with dogs be pro- hibited. 6. That Bob White quail be protected for a period of years, west of the Cascades, or, if possible, to provide for a closed season on all implanted birds for a period of years, but have the law fixed similar to the game fish law now in force, and there should be a provision that after fifty pair or more birds have been turned out, the game warden should be empowered to file an affidavit with the auditor of the county wherein birds had been planted, and such birds should be protected for a period of two years, or otherwise, the killing should be prohibited for two years. 7. That the sale of game birds, game animals and game fish be prohibited at all times, except as now provided for game fish under the private hatch- ery act. S. That the bounty on cougar be increased to $20. 9. That the bounty on lynx and wildcats be in- creased to $5, and that such regulation be placed so as to provide- safe guards against bounty moneys being fradulently collected. 10. That screens be provided at the head of all irrigation ditches. 11. That moose, caribou, antelope, mountain sheep and mountain boat be protected until 1915. This pro- tection is particularly asked for mountain sheep, and mountain goat and a few caribou left in the north- western part of this State. 12. That illegal killing or possession of each and every game bird, game animal or game fish, or part thereof be made a separate offense, and a fine be collected for each and every game bird, game ani- mal or game fish, or part thereof, found in the pos- session of the violator. 13. That the perch, bass, pickerel and pike sea- son be changed to read March 1 to May 1, closed season, instead of May 15 to July 1. 14. We also recommend a change in the hunters' license system. After thoroughly investigating the reports from the different county wardens we find that the State hunters' license of $5 does not benefit the local counties, and we either recommend a straight State system, with a license for the State of a nominal fee, or a county warden system, with a license of $1 for each county. In conjunction therewith we recommend one State game warden with a sufficient salary so that he can give his entire attention to the duties of his office, and also allow him sufficient traveling expenses, but such traveling expenses must be borne by the State through an appropriation. We find that the game interests of this State are growing fast and are rapidly becoming one of the principal assets of the State, and therefore we feel that the State Legislature should make an appropriation sufficient to maintain a State warden, aside from the county system. We are not in a position to recommend either of the above named systems, and will be governed by the decision of the County Game Wardens' Associa- tion, which was to be held on November 20th at North Yakima, but was postponed on account of floods, and is expected to be held shortly. This association also recommends that in drawing game laws for future legislation that we enlist the aid of the Attorney General, and submit to him all bills to be passed at the next Legislature, and have him pass on them as to their validity. We also recommend that it be unlawful to domesti- cate for private purposes any of the game birds or animals, and that the sense of this association is that game birds, game animals or game fish are the property of the State. Mr. J. B. Kenniff has his weather eye always peeled for good things in the angling line, as the following, received early this week from the popular fly-caster, will show: "I have just received advice from Mr. Brenner of Orchard Home, Duncans Mills, Cal., in effect that the bar of the Russian River had just opened and that everybody there is preparing for a big time. I understand that there is a lot of steelhead outside the bar and are likely to run any day. Upon receipt of further advice from Mr. Brenner will advise you at once. The prospects are exceedingly good for a big year's catch." Since the foregoing was received we are credibly informed that five fine fish were taken that week. The steelheads are evidently in earlier by a couple of weeks than has prevailed for several seasons past. The river itself is in splendid condition, or was prior to the present writing (Wednesday). What the rains of to-day will ffect fishing candition is for the present an exasperating problem with the veterans who have fished the Russian river for years past. We would not be surprised if the rainfall will be heavy enough to enable the fish to swim "way up" and spawn. If so, the main sport wil be done for this year, but, how- ever, there is the saving consolation that the river will be stocked for next year. A MONTANA DIANA. One of the finest elk ever seen in the State of Montana was killed recently by a woman, Mrs. Jack Clifford, wife of the foreman of John B. Wellcome's ranch on the Madison. For the past few months Mr. Clifford and his friend, George Farrell, have had the big elk located in the Madison mountains, which loom up within a few miles of the ranch, and they had laid their plans to kill it. Just a day or two before they were ready to go out, while the men folk were off on a roundup to look after the cattle, a snowfall came which was just deep enough to make good tracking. Visiting with Mrs. Clifford was one of the lady residents of the valley who could ride a horse as well as any man and shoot as straight as any hunter in the west. Mrs. Clifford also has these accomplishments. With the snowfall came the thought to Mrs. Clifford that it would be a good time to go out and kill the big bull elk the men had spotted. The suggestion was no sooner made than accepted and within an hour the two women were headed towards the mountains. Making camp some distance away, for the women had the foresight to bring a camp outfit and bedding on a pack horse, they had a good dinner and then they stalked the elk which had been the envy of Mr. Clifford all summer long. They soon found in- dications which told them he was making his home near that spring. His track in the snow was as big as that made by a four-year-old steer and the two women cached themselves in a thicket of willows to await his nightly appearance at the spring. For a long time they waited impatiently, for they dared not move lest they alarm the elk, which they knew was approaching from some point in the for- est. Finally, just as the dim sun, which was strag- gling behind a heavily clouded sky, managed to get a peep at the earth just before hiding himself for the night, threw a few rays on the snow, they heard the snort of alarm which an elk gives as he comes to an open space free from the timber. Both of the women crouched low and were breathless as a big, reddish-brown object stepped into full view top- ping a little rise, the stray arrows of sunlight falling upon him. It was the "king pin" of all the elks m that part of the country and to the eyes of the as- tonished women he looked as bi as a house. Slowly and majestically the elk came onward, snuffing' cautiously all of the way, as if he scented some unknown danger. Finally as he stooped to drink less than 100 yards from where the fair Nim- rods were hidden, Mrs. Clifford whispered to her companion, "Let's let him have it together Aim behind his shoulder," and an instant later the two 30-30's spoke like one gun, the big elk gave a mighty leap and stopped with every leg bracing m a differ- ent direction, as he tried to steady himself. Then he crumbled up in a heap, staggered a little and tried to get within the shadow of a little pine tree and there he died. Both shots had taken effect. The fair Nimrods were more than pleased with their victory. They had bagged the finest elk ever killed in that section of the Madison valley. They dressed their prize with the skill of old hunters, filled its insides with snow and then, passing a rope around its hocks, with the aid of both their saddle horses, thev hoisted the carcass into the top of a bi" fir tree 'far from the reach of timber wolves and other prowling beasts. That night they feasted upon elk liver friend with sweet strips of bacon which they had brought from the home ranch, and they had appetites which were hard to appease. For breakfast tliey finished the liver and everything else in camp. ... . Then thev went home and sent a man with pack horses after their prize. The head is said to be one of the finest ever seen in Southern Montana. The main beam of the antler has a diameter of 19% inches and the spread is a trifle more than 72 in- ches. The ladies are especially proud of then- achievement and the 'fact that they have the laugh upon Mr. Clifford and Mr. Farrell, who had so often declared that no one save themselves could locate the biggest elk that ever lived in Southern Montana. Saturday. December 1, 1906] THE BREE DER A X D SPORTSMAN- STATISTICS OF HUNTING LICENSES. [By Prof. T. S. Palmer, Bureau of Biological Survey.] Statistics of Resident Licenses. Statistics of resident licenses for the past five years are more complete than those of non-resident licenses, as returns have been received from all the States which issued such licenses in 1904 and 1905. The only figures lacking for 1901 are those for North Dakota. South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming; for 1902 those for South Dakota. Wash- ington, and Wyoming; and for 1903 for Indiana and South Dakota. The only States and Provinces which issued resident licenses prior to 1901 were Michigan, North Dakota, Wisconsin, New Brunswick, and On- tario. The complete record for the earlier years in Michigan and Ontario may he found in Bulletin No. 19, page 40. Comparison of Statistics for 1903 and 1905. In the bulletin on "Hunting Licenses," page 8S. statistics were given for the year 1903, showing the total number of licenses issued and the total re- ceipts in 10 States which had adopted both resident and non-resident licenses. By way of comparison, similar statistics are given for 1905, and in both tables Canadian Provinces have been included. In 1903. 11 States and 3 Provinces, including Montana and Manitoba, which had only non-resident licenses, issued 269,658 licenses and collected $323,176, while in 1905, 16 States (omitting Maryland, which issued resident licenses in only one county) and 3 Prov- inces issued 515, 41S licenses and collected $569,704 — an increase of more than 90 per cent in the number of licenses and more than 75 per cent in the re- ceipts. In 1903 only 7 States licensed more than 10,000 hunters and only 2 — Illinois and Wisconsin — more than 20,000. Ten States and Provinces collected more than $10,000 each and 2 — Illinois and Wiscon- sin— more than $20,000. In 1905 the number of States licensing more than 10,000 hunters each had increased to 13 and the number licensing more than 20,000 to 6. Sixteen States and Provinces collected more than $10,000 each, and 12. including Maine, more than $20,000. In every State the total receipts show an increase, but in a few cases there was a decrease in the num- ber of licenses issued in 1905. In non-resident li- censes this was slight in Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota and Manitoba, and somewhat greater in Idaho and New Brunswick. In Minnesota it was doubtless due to withholding the privilege of taking moose out of the State, in New Brunswick to the increase in the fee from $30 to $50. In resident li- censes a slight decrease occurred in Ontario and a falling off of about 4000 licenses in Michigan and 4700 in Wisconsin. This falling off was attributed in Michigan to the increase of the fee from 75 cents to $1.50. Several States show large increases in the num- ber of licenses issued, especially to residents. In Illinois, Minnesota and Washington this increase was about 70 per cent, in New Brunswick the number was more than doubled, and in Wyoming it was eight times as great as in 1903. In Illinois part of the increase was probably due to a reduction in the fee from $1 to 75 cents, in Wyoming to the circum- stances that the licenses was extended to cover birds as well as big game and that the exemption permitting hunting in the county of residence with- out license was withdrawn in 1905. The statistics for the two years show that (to which may be added that besides these licenses 1981 were issued to non-residents in other States and Provinces in 1903 and 6078 in 1905) the total number of licensed hunters in the United States and Canada was, respectively, 271,639 in 1903 and 521,- 496 in 1905. Number of Licensed Hunters in the United States. The population of the United States on June 1, 1905, exclusive of Alaska. Hawaii and Porto Rico, is estimated by the Census Bureau at 82,565,005, and the population of the 16 States which issued both resident and aon-resident licenses at 23.848,780. The total number of licenses issued in these States was 503,049. In other words, a little more than half a million persons were licensed to hunt, of whom only 3043, or six-tenths of 1 per cent, were hunting out- side of their own States. These 16 States occupy a solid area in the Northwest, comprising all the States west of Lake Huron and north of latitude 37 degrees, except Kentucky, Iowa, Utah, Nevada and California. The percentage of licensed hunters var- ied from one-fourth of 1 per cent of the population in South Dakota to more than 10 per cent in Mon- tana, but in most of the States was approximately 3 per cent. In every case in which the proportion was less than 1 per cent, as in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota, the cause was evidently due to incomplete license laws. In Michigan and South Dakota the license applies only to big game; in Indiana. Minnesota and Nebraska only to persons hunting outside the township or county of residence. Were it not for these exemp- tions the number of licenses issued in these States would be materially increased. In fact, by compar- ing Indiana with Illinois and Minnesota with Wis- consin— and in each case the States are fairly com- parable both in population and in character of hunt- ing— it will be seen that the exemption of the town- ship or county of residence probably reduced the license receipts to at least one-fourth of what they otherwise would be. In order therefore to estimate the number of hunters in these States and make the returns comparable with those from the other 11 States probably 150.000 should be added to the No doubt many persons hunted without li- censes in spite of the laws and, to make due allow- ance for these, the total number for the 16 States should perhaps be raised to 750.000. These figures, representing the returns from about one-third of the States, which have a little more than one-fourth of the population of the entire country, may be taken as a fair basis and certainly the best basis at present available for making an estimate of the total number of persons hunting in the United States in 1905, which may thus be placed at from 2,500,000 to 3,000,000. These numbers are conserva- tive and are practically the same whether the esti- mate is made by taking the population of these States in proportion to the total population of the United States or whether the number of hunters is assumed to be 3 per. cent of the total population. This estimate is considerably less than that of Col. J. H. Acklen, State Game Warden of Tennessee, who, in an address before the National Association of Game Commissioners at St. Paul, in Januar; estimated the number of persons hunting in the United States at 5 per cent of the total population Cost of Collection. If licenses are issued by officers outside the game warden department provision must be made for pay- ment of the labor involved, and this frequently causes an important reduction in the receipts. Non-resident licenses are issued by the office of the State Game Commissioner or Warden in about one-third of the States and in the others by State and county offi- cers. Resident licenses are issued by officials out- side the game warden department in all the States except Indiana. Apparently the only cases in which State wardens are granted special fees for issuing licenses are in West Virginia and in Newfoundland. The clerk's fee allowed county officers for the issue of non-resident licenses varies from 25 cents in Michigan, North Carolina and Ohio to $2.50 in North Dakota and Wyoming, or from 1 per cent in Michi- gan to 10 per cent in North Dakota. The fee allowed for resident licenses varies from IVz cents in North Dakota to 25 cents in Colorado and Michigan, or from 10 per cent in North Dakota and other States to 25 per cent in Colorado. The discrepancy in the proportionate cost of is- sue is very marked. Thus, to issue a $1 resident license costs the State 10 cents in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana and Wisconsin; 15 cents in Missouri, and 25 cents in Colorado. To issue a $25 non-resident li- cense costs 25 cents in Michigan and $2.50 in North Dakota. On the other hand, it costs no more in Idaho (10 cents) to issue a $25 license than a $1 license, or in Michigan (25 cents) to issue a $25 than a $1.50 license. In all these cases the clerk's fee is deducted from the license fee. In others, how- ever, it is taxed as an extra amount to be paid by the licensee, and in these cases the difference in clerk's fees may be a hardship on the applicant, as a license for the same nominal price actually costs more in some States than in others. In the case of a $10 license, for example, a non-resident can obtain it without extra cost in a number of States, while he is compelled to pay an additional fee of 25 cents in North Carolina, 50 cents in Iowa and New Jersey, and $1 on the Patuxent River, Maryland. In the case of a $11 license the extra fee is 25 cents in Ohio, 50 cents in Illinois and Indiana, and $1 in West Virginia. In several States no specific provision is made in the game law for the payment of the clerk's fee, and in such cases troublesome questions frequently arise as to whether or not county or municipal offi- cers are entitled to the same fees received for issu- ing other licenses. In Illinois, under the law of 1903, 10 cents was allowed, as a clerk's fee for issu- ing the resident license. The application for such license required an affidavit, and some of the county clerks demanded 25 cents for issuing the license, the same fee that they ordinarily received for ad- ministering an oath. Township clerks who did not hold the commission of a notary public or justice of the peace had no authority to administer an oath and charged only 10 cents, but in such cases it was often necessary for the applicant to go before a no- tary to complete the affidavit in the application. Thus it happened that applicants were charged $1.10, $1.25 or $1.35 for the same licenses, depending upon the clerk to whom they made application. Such condi- tions naturally aroused considerable objection and criticism. In Kansas the question has recently arisen as to whether county clerks are authorized to with- hold any part of the license money as remuneration for issuing resident hunting licenses. The deduction for the clerk's fee. which is appar- ently merely a nominal sum for a single license, may amount to a large sum in the aggregate. In the case of the non-resident license it is seldom a serious question, but in the case of the resident license, which is ordinarily issued for a dollar, it may impair the receipts very materially and for this reason should be reduced to a minimum. In Colorado in 1905, 15.868 of the 19,364 resident licenses were issued by county clerks, and the deduction for clerks* fees was $3,967. In the same year the deduc- tions in Minnesota amounted to nearly $1,600, in Michigan to $4,000, in Missouri to $7,162, and in Wisconsin to $1,347. In Canada deductions of this kind are rare, as licenses are issued only by the Provincial authorities except in Nova Scotia and in Newfoundland. In Nova Scotia per- sons other than the Provincial secretary issuing a license receive 5 per cent of the proceeds.' and in Newfoundland all officers are entitled to $1 for issu- ing each non-resident license. (To Be Concluded.) A NEW FISH AND GAME PROTECTIVE ASSO- CIATION. A movement is on foot to organize in Sacramento on the 15th of December an association antagonistic to the California State Fish and Game Protective Association. This means that the changes, etc., pro- posed recently at the Monterey meeting will meet with strong opposition when the new bill is pre- sented to the Legislature next month. Sacramento seems to be the headquarters of the opposition move- ment, which, by the way, is being much exploited by the interior press. The main bone of contention is, seemingly, the proposed non-sale clause. The new organization has been called to life on account of the action taken by the California State Fish and Game Protective Association at the Mon- terey convention, when it decided to limit the bag of ducks to twenty-five and to prevent their sale in open market, at all times, by stringent laws to be introduced at the coming session of the Legis- lature. The leader in the present movement is Lieu- tenant Governor Alden Anderson, and it is proposed to perfect a State organization which will declare war on the parent organization and defeat their aims in the coming session of the Legislature. A prominent agent of the new organization, in an interview, said: "We hold that the fish and game of the State belong to the people, whose money sup- ports the State hatcheries and defrays the expenses of game wardens to protect the deer, quail, ducks and other game of the State. We find that less than 30 per cent of the people of the State go afield to hunt their own game and fish, and that the rest have to depend on the market for their supply. "We who live in the heart of the duck country know that the ducks do not require any further pro- tection than is now afforded them by the existing laws, because whenever we go afield we see not only thousands of ducks, but miles and miles of ducks. [That is in the overflowed parts of the Sacramento basin]. We do not believe in the introduction of the stringent game laws of old England, which preserve the game and fish for the aristocracy only, and leave the common people out, and we will wage a merry battle at the next Legislature for the rights of the people as we view them. We hold that the member- ship of the so-called State Fish and Game Protective Association, who reside far from the true haunts of the duck, are about as capable of perfecting laws for their protection as we are to perfect laws for the protection of the antelope and elk of Wyoming, and having personally witnessed the excellent work of the State Game Commissioners, we believe they should be upheld and we intend to uphold them." The substance of the above given interview is practically the same theme that many of the interior papers are harping on and Sacramento is evidently the fountain source of the information for the pres- ent agitation. The monotonous, threadbare allusions to the "stringent game laws of Old England" is a grand- stand play and would not hold as either an illustra- tion or an argument were the main facts in regard to English game laws generally known. The upland "wild game" and the game fishes are practically raised and propagated in England: Firstly, for the sport of the shooter and angler in the open season. Secondly, for the market. Shooting properties, so-called, are worth consider- able revenue, as are fishing waters, to the respective owners. The game and fish are both looked after continuously. Pheasants are raised after almost the methods of rearing domestic poultry. Rabbit war- rens are looked after as if the bunnies were farm hutch inmates. This being the case, the owners of shooting lands, who spend much money yearly in raising crops of game are protected in their rights of property against trespassers and poachers, as they should be. The only game available to the individual shooter in England is the migratory wild fowl and shore birds — the open waters along shore and the strip of shore between high and low water mark are both open, at certain seasons, to the gunner and that without hindrance. The "fish and game of Old England," which is for sale in open market, is at the disposal of anybody who has the purchasing price. The supply over there does not meet the demand, hence the comparatively high price of wild game and game fish. The same conditions of price ensue here. Canvas- back are charged $2 apiece for in the swell clubs, hotels and restaurants, teail easy at $1 apaiece. At only exceptionally few times during the open season are wild ducks within the reach of an ordinary purse. There is no comparison between conditions and circumstances here and in England on the game or fish question. In England the wild game of the up- lands is a tradition, the propagated upland wild game is protected private property, an asset of no mean value on some estates. In California there is upland wild game and other wild fowl. These birds are recognized as the property of the common'.' Reasonable and timely efforts to save the from exhaustive and unnecessary drafts si with assistance instead of opposition. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 1, 1906 ELK SLAUGHTER IN WYOMING. An important arrest was made in Los Angeles on the 20th inst. when William Binkley and Charles Purdy — long-sought poachers in Yellowstone Park, who, it is claimed, were implicated in the killing of a game warden there last month — and A. G. Booth, a local taxidermist, were arrested in that city on a felony charge by County Game Warden W. B. Morgan. A carload of elk horns, heads, hides, scalps and teeth, worth $10,000, and consigned to A. G. Booth & Co., No. 511 South Los Angeles street, were con- fiscated. Tearing up the floor of a vacant storeroom adjoin- ing the taxidermy establishment, Game Warden Mor- gan discovered eight elk scalps that had apparently been recently hidden there. This is probably the largest confiscation of taxi- dermy supplies ever made in the United States and Morgan has made a noteworthy and sensational cap- ture of men who for months, it is claimed, have evaded the officers of Idaho and Wyoming. In default of $2000 bail Binkley and Purdy are lodged in the Los Angeles county jail. Booth secured bail and will probably make a stubborn fight to es- cape conviction. Evidence in this case of wholesale, heartless slaughter of elk in Yellowstone Park will be heard before the Federal Court in Los Angeles on Decem- ber 12, when the arrested parties will have their pre- liminary examination on the felony charge of having violated Section 5 of the Laeey act. On the sacred grounds of the magnificent national park, where President Roosevelt would not discharge a gun because the game is so tame, it is alleged that Binkley and Purdy have been flagrantly violat- ing the Federal laws by killing elk in great num- bers. When these splendid animals, half-starved by rea- son of the depth of snow, have been docile to a pa- thetic degree, it is claimed that these men have stalked into the huddled herd, selected those with the finest antlers and fired death-dealing bullets while the soft, appealing eyes looked fearlessly upon them. A few weeks ago a game warden of Yellowstone Park was found half buried in the snow, dead. He had been shot, supposedly while endeavoring to en- force the Federal laws and protect the game of this wonderful preserve. The case at hand will bring several witnesses from Idaho and Wyoming, and, it is said, will prove one of the most sensational of the kind ever tried in the United States. A tender spot in the heart of the President has been touched, and an example is to be made of these defendants, which, it is hoped, will prove a startling warning to others who may con- template a violation of this law. It was not the desire to wear ivoried watch charms or place a fine set of horns over a home fireside that impelled these poachers to kill 150 elk, nor was the shooting done for sport. For them the killing has been a business, an unlawful business. Through the cold bars of prison they now see judgment star- ing them in the face. The consignment confiscated, representing a little fortune which they hoped to make, is the third ship- ment in elk traffic that has been captured in transit. Two other smaller shipments were confiscated just before crossing the State line of Wyoming. They were consigned as "household goods." Game Warden Morgan has been on the lookout for Binkley and Purdy for seven months, and his sus- picion that they were in that city was aroused not long ago when a man giving the name of Robinson called upon him to inquire into the game laws of California. The man in many ways corresponded to a description of Binkley which had been sent by the Wyoming authorities. Later the man called again, accompanied by a friend, who was introduced under a fictitious name. By skillful detective work Morgan was able to shadow and locate these men, and when he saw them enter and leave the establishment of A. G. Booth & Co. he was confident that a consign- ment was on the way to Booth, and prepared for a complete capture and confiscation. On the morning of November 20th Morgan swore to complaints before Deputy District Attorney Mc- Cormick and warrants for the arrest of the poachers and the consignee were issued. Deputy United States Marshal Bert Franklin was delegated to accompany Morgan. The officers went to the Salt Lake R. R. freight depot, where they found Binkley, Purdy and Booth negotiating with the freight people in regard to the payment on the carload of goods, which had already been unloaded and stored in the freight house. They were taken completely by surprise and all protested absolute ignorance of any violation of the law. Trouble had been expected from Binkley and he was searched for weapons and closely guard- ed. Binkley admitted that previous shipments of his elk traffic spoils had been confiscated, but in- sisted that the game in the present case had been lawfully killed and that Yellowstone Park had not been entered. The laws of Wyoming allow the killing of two male elk each year, but provide that no shipment may be made out of the State without a permit, and that each article must be tagged by the authori- ties. Only two teeth in an elk are used commer- cially, and in face of the evidence piled upon the floor of the freight house it would appear ridiculous to assume that the men lawfully killed their game. The men were taken before the United States Com- missioner and their bail was fixed at $2000. Booth was able to secure bail, but the poachers in default are lodged in the county jail. Game Warden Mor- gan says that evidence is being accumulated which may result in the bringing of a charge of murder against Binkley, and intimates that there is much evidence of a sensational nature that will be brought out at the trial. In the consignment were thirteen bales of elk horns, three crates of elk horns, two enormous bales of elk scalps, several bales of hides and two boxes of personal effects. When Binkley was searched, thirty choice elk teeth were found scattered about his pockets. The bales of horns are nine feet high, six feet wide and four feet thick, and contain from ten to fourteen sets of antlers to a bale. The three crates alone weigh 1718 pounds and hold the choicest green sets, all of them are magnificent. The boxes of personal effects were not opened, but are thought to contain teeth and possibly other unlawful "sou- venirs" of the season's slaughter. The shipment was placed under the care of the Salt Lake R. R. people with directions to allow no one to touch them without an order from the Federal Court. The freight car containing the "goods" was charter- ed at St. John, Idaho, which is near the head of the north fork of Snake River, about eighty miles from the National Park. Beside Yellowstone, Jack son's Hole and other districts surrounding the Yel- lowstone are Government preserves, and it is in these districts that Binkley and Purdy are supposed to have done most of their killing. A violation of the law in one place is just as bad as in another, and Morgan claims that whether the game was killed within the bounds of Yellowstone Park or not is a mere technicality that has little bearing on the case. The fact that the shipment left Idaho without a permit, untagged and falsely represented as "household goods" makes a case against the men. The discovery of the hides under the floor referred to is considered a strong bit of evidence against Booth by the official. While the men admit that two other shipments from them were confiscated by officers of Wyoming, it is believed still other shipments have slipped through and it is possible that railroad companies will be called to account as being party to the viola- tion of the law. The condition of the elk hides and scalps demonstrates that Binkley and Purdy are old hands at the game. The articles are all in splendid condition, and will be put under the care of a taxi- dermist, possibly even Booth, for preservation. W. B. Morgan, who made the capture, has been game warden of Los Angeles county for four years, and has done good, thorough work. He has been a resident of that city twenty-two years and was one of the first men to canvass the county in the interest of protection for game. He worked hard to get many of the present game laws passed by the Legislature. o The Gabilan Gun Club of Salinas this week planted in Merritt Lake, on the club's preserve, a shipment of black bass fry received from the State Fish Com- The experiment of stocking the streams and small lakes of Nevada with Eastern trout and black bass is being tried by the State Fish Commission, which is receiving swimming fry by the hundred thousand from the National hatcheries of Washington. A large consignment of large-mouth black bass has been planted in Alkali Lake, and Mackinaw trout are to be placed in the Carson and Truckee rivers. In return the Government wants a half million rain- bow trout from the Truckee to place in Eastern streams. TRADE NOTES. Good Shooting With a Good Gun. Fred Gilbert, the world renowned trap shot after a year's illness, was high gun at Des Moines, la., for three days, October 30, 31 and November 1, with a score of 580 out of a possible 600. Of course everybody knows that Fred Gilbert never shoots anything but a Parker gun, and he is one of the most popular trap shooters who has ever faced the trap. Fred's friends, who are legion, will be more than pleased to note that he has sufficiently recov- ered his health to enable him to get back into the game, and certainly this wonderful performance of breaking 97 per cent for three days' tournament after such a long time had elapsed since his last shooting, is one of the most remarkable, if not the most remarkable performances he has ever made, considering the conditions. His many friends cer- tainly hope that he and the Parker gun will enjoy many more tournaments of this kind and that he wil continue from this out to show a steady im- provement. Such a performance as this speaks well for the Parker and there is no gun its equal when it comes to shooting qualities and absolute satisfaction to the user. If you are interested in a gun and contemplate purchasing in the near future, you would do well to write Parker Bros., Meriden, Conn., No. 30 Cherry street. Peters Points. At the tournament October 4th and 5th at Decatur, 111., Peters shells made practically a clean sweep. Mr. H. W. Cadwallader won high general average, Mr. G. T. Hall first amateur average, Mr. Harbaugh second amateur average and Mr. G. G. Rupert third amateur average. At Capron, 111., October 2 and 3, high general aver- age and high amateur average were won by Mr. S. A. Huntley of Omaha, Neb., shooting Peters factory loaded Ideal shells. Beginning in April and ending in October the Western Pennsylvania Leafue held eleven tourna- ments, and of the eight high men who qualified in eight of the eleven tournaments, Mr. L. B. Fleming of Pittsburg was high, with an average of .901, also scoring 24 points as against 20 points for his strong- est competitor. Mr. Fleming always uses Peters factory loaded shells. Averages Reported. Lakeside Park, Ohio, October 30, C. O. LeCompte won first average, 168 out of 200. R. L. Trimble won second average, 167 out of 200. Lon Fisher, Millersport, Ohio, won first amateur and third gen- eral average, 165 out of 200. F. D. Alkire, Williams- port, Ohio, tied for second amateur average on 161 out of 200. Wm. Hunt, Hebron, Ohio, won third amateur average, 157 out of 200. All shot "In- fallible." At Des Moines, la., October 30 and 31, Fred Gil- bert won first average, 580 out of 600, shooting "Du- Pont." Russell Klein won third average, 573 out of 600, shooting "New Schultze." Nappinee, Ind., November 5, L. R. Barkley won first average, 164 out of 175, shooting "New E. C. (Improved)." W. D. Stannard tied for second aver- age on 161 out of 175. shooting "DuPont." Oxford, Ind., November 8, W. D. Stannard won first average, 161 out of 170, shooting "DuPont." J. R. Opp, Otterlein, Ind., won second amateur aver- age, 150 out of 170 shooting "Infallible." Creston, la., November 8 and 9, Lee Chrisman, Ot- tumwa, la., won first amateur average, 348 out of 400, shooting "New Schultze." J. R. Young, Ottum- wa, la., won third amateur average, 309 out of 400, shooting "Infallible." Another World's Record. The new world's squad record, 490 out of a possible 500, was made with Winchester "Leader" shot gun shells. This remarkable score made by the Win- chester squad of expert trap shots at Albany, Ga., November 9th, a score that has never been equalled by a like number of shooters, and which is all the more worthy on account of one of the members being a woman. The individual scores were as follows: W. R. Crosby, 99; J. S. Boa, 99; J. R. Taylor, 9S; J. M. Hawkins, 98, and Mrs. Ad. Topperwein, 96; total, 490 out of 500. All the members of this team with the exception of one shot Winchester "pump" guns, and all used the Winchester "Leader" shells. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa 8oda. * "BAG LIMIT"1 HAND LOADED SHELLS Our own make, and we're proud of them. Hand-loaded by our own experts. All the leading brands of powder used. If you want to strike the "bag limit" use our "Bag Limit" Hand- loaded Shells. BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk St. Saturday, December 1, 1906] THE BREEDER AN D SPORTSMAN | THE FARM | The ideal house for poultry is one that can be closed against storm and open for sunshine; a house with good ventilation, having an abundance of fresh air and freedom from damp night and day; a house that is easily cleaned and convenient for the owner to work in. No dairyman should waste any time on an inferior cow, but how to secure a profitable dairy herd without having it cost too much is a question which confronts every dairyman and begin- ner who is not the possessor of this essential to success. The surest and Warranted to Give Satisfaction. Gombautf's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Curb, Splint, Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strainer! Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and other bony tumora. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. Aa a Human Remedy tor Rheumatism. Sprains, Sore Throat, etc., it is invaluable, ^very bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is Warranted to give satisfaction, price $1 SO per bottle. Sold by drupeistej or sent by ex- The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0. most economical way is to raise the heifer calves from the best cows in the dairy, provided they are the get of a good dairy-bred bull. Another plan is to buy the best dairy-bred hei- fers obtainable and train them as heifers should be fed and trained for dairy uses. As much skill is required in feeding and training a well bred dairy heifer for a profitable cow as in bringing up a colt for the race track and it commonly pays better. STANDARD STALLION MOORMONT AT PRIVATE SALE. On account of sub-dividing and i loa ing out his farm U r P. I ' Lusk offers his stallion, Moormont for sale. M tiM.ni is a solid bay horse with black points, foaled Mav 22. 1901. at Palo Alto; weighs 1.200 lbs. II. ■ , ally bred on both sides; \>ns size, quality, style, action, intelligence and a g I disposition. He has served a limited number of mares for three sea- sons and his colts, all of good size, color and style, can be seen In and around CI ico. His success as a sire was marked ami Immediate. His colts are nearly all of solid colors. Breeding: Sire. Azmoor 13167. record 2:20%. Sire of ten in the list. First dam, Rosemont i dam of Montrose. 3, 2:18, Mazatlan 2:26%, Sweet Rose. 1. - ■ , >, by Piedmont 904, 2:17%; second dam. Beautiful Bells, one of the world's greatest broodmares, by The Moor. 870; third dam. Minnehaha (dam of eight), by Bald Chief (Stevens) ; fourth dam. Nettie Clay, by Cassius M. Clay Jr. 22; fifth dam. Colonel Morgan mare, by Abdallah I; sixth dam. by Engineer 113. sire of Lady Suffolk.. For information as to price, etc.. ad- dress P. C. LUSK. Chico, Cal. PAST GREEN FACER FOR SALE. Lillian Zolocfc, black filly, sired by Zolock 2:05%. four years old. 15.3 hands and weighs 940 pounds. Has been worked and was second to Paul D. Kelly, second heat in 2:14%; has made a mile in 2:14*4, a half in 1:04% and a quarter in 30 seconds, driven by Chas. Micken. Her first dam is Lillian Welborn by St. Vincent 2:13%; second dam Baroness Belle by Wake Bell: third dam Lady Ethel by Baron Wilkes; fourth dam Princess Ethel bv Volunteer; fifth dam Black Bess by Stockbridge Chief. She is fast and good headed, and will make a good race mare. For reference about her speed, I refer to Henry Delaney, trainer. Los Angeles. Photo on applica- tion. For further particulars apply to owner, ALEX. DAVIDSON, Phoenix, Arizona. alCrTHE-Ho^ ^0 g^,^M ^^ Registered Trade Mark % ^7% ^^^A ^ SPAVIN CURE C COSTS LESS FOR RESULTS THAN ALL OTHER TREATMENTS AND REMEDIES Grass Valley, Cal. Gentlemen — Our horse was lame for about a year in ankle from con- tinually knocking. He could not even jog. I blistered; did everything; looked as though he would not be able to race again. Concluded to try "Save-the- Horse." I used it three days and then worked him two slow heats and he did not show lame, so I used the whole bottle and he is as sound to-day as he was the day he was foaled. The first race out this year he won easy in three straight heats at Colusa, trotting one heat in 2:20%, and the first half in 1:07, and is ready to-day to trot the best race of his life. I think it is a God-send to the horsemen and horses. Very truly. JOHN' D. BLAMEY. "SAVE - THE - HORSE". Permanently Cures Spavin, Ringbone (except Low), Curb. Thoroughpin, Splint, Shoe Boil, Wind Puff, Injured Tendons and all lameness without scar or loss of hair. Horse works as usual. $5 PER BOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it. Send for a copy, booklet and letters on every kind of lameness. At druggists and dealers or express paid. TROY CHEMICAL CO. T^KVi.1 D. E. Newell, Pacific Coast Ag't, 56 Bayo Vista Ave., Oakland, Cal. TELEPHONE OAKLAND 4152 McKINNEV, 2:111 World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep. $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this Journal when writing.) Handsome Two-Year- Old Stallion For Sale S',red hy a speedy son of Cupid 2:18 'full brother to Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%. etc.). dam Flossie by l -melius (sire of several), son of Nut- wood and Jennie T. 2:26% by Echo- second dam sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- oughbred). This is one of the largest, handsomest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beautl- rui bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price $275. Cheap for the money. Address SACRAMENTO STOCK FARM. 513 Devisadero St., San Francisco. Surrey Horse Wanted. Must be 16.2 hands high, of good con- formation, sound, good looking, any color but gray, have no bad habits, not afraid of anything, and perfectly gentle for lady to drive. State price and where horse can be seen. Address F. "W KELLEY. Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. FOR SALE. A gelding full 16 hands by Benton Boy 2:16, out of a mare by Billy Mat- thews, son of Geo. M. Patchen Jr., sec- ond dam by Williamson's Belmont. This horse must be seen to be appreciated Roads altogether at the trot, and will show a 2:30 gait at that way of going. Has been a mile in 2:17. pacing. No straps or boots. Perfect acting horse everywhere, single or double. City broke and safe. Address W. A. MACK. Salinas, Cal. TOFFY 2:10 FOR SALE. No boots or straps; 15.2 hands; very handsome chestnut gelding; guaranteed sound; city broke and safe for a lady. Is ready to show you extreme speed at any time. If you want to ride in front on the speedway or safely about town. write to C. WHITEHEAD, Salinas, Cal. GREAT MARE FOR SALE. )7 years old.) Lady Shamrock 3:14)6 by drover Clay. She is a beautiful bay in color, weighs about 1,000 pounds; sound; gentle, and can be driven by a lady with perfect safety. The first time she started in a race was at Woodland this year, where she paced a dead heat with Sir John S. in 2:14. She is a good prospect for 1907 and will be sold at a reasonable figure. For further particulars address ALFRED ABDALE, San Fablo, CaL FUTURITY CANDIDATE FOR SALE. Handsome Bay Filly, two years old. entered in Breeders' Futurity Stakes ($7,000 guaranteed) and in the Crowley Stake, fully paid up. With three months' work, including breaking, this filly paced quarters in 34 seconds. She is large and strong for her age and a first-class prospect. Sired by John A. 2:12?i, dam Fidelity by Falrose, second dam Mischief by Brown Jug, third dam Flora by Ford's Belmont, fourth dam by Williamson's Belmont. For price and further particulars address BREEDER and SPORTSMAN, 6X6 Golden Gate Avenne, San Francisco, Cal. FOR SALE. Sidney stallion beautiful bay in color, heavy mane and tail, stands 16 hands and weighs 1200. His dam was by Echo. He has an elegant disposition. Is a sure foal getter. His colts are noted for their style, finish and speed. This will make a splendid horse from which to sire good, useful, stylish stock. Will be sold at a bargain as owner has no time to devote to the care of a stal- lion. For price and further particulars address "H," this office. calls for a good gun. "" in»One"lteepsaDy BIG GAME *™"™ *** gun good— oils tngger lock, action perfectly — cuts oat all residue of black or smokeless powder— keeps all metal part3 brightandfreefromrust. Gen- erous sample free Write to G.W.COLE CO.. 128 Washing- ton Life Bldg. , Hew fork City l. BUBBEBOID BOOFINQ Weather Proof. Acid Proof. Fire Re- sisting. WE SELL IT. 30NESTELL. BICHABDSON it CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco, Cal. Brood Mare For Sale. Electioneer- Patchen Rancho Calao, Mountain View, Cal. FOR SALE. Lenmetta 2:25'4 over la-mile track. Standard and Registered, ircatur out of Arabelle by Ara- besque, etc. Ha igh for the edway, and a safe, pleasant mare on the road. Square trotter; no boots. Eight years old and absolutely sound. For full particulars address Breeder and Sportsman. CONCORD RACE TRACK Concord, Contra Costa County, Cal. Having leased the above track we have made arrangements to break and develop trotters and pacers. We have 86 box stalls and will guarantee to keep tins track in perfect order. The climate Is unsurpassed. Owners and trainers are cordially invited to visit this course. As a winter track Concord is second to no other in California. Terms very rea- sonable. F. M. HAMMETT and J. E. ER, Lessees. FOR SALE OR LEASE. The well known stallion Milbrae 2:16% and his two brothers, Portola and Menlo Boy. Milbrae Is a handsome seal brown, 16 hands high and weighs 1.190 lbs., a horse of excellent disposi- tion, splendid conformation and pos- sessed of great power and beauty. Mil- brae is sired by Prince Airlie, he by Guy Wilkes 2:15*4, great grand sire Geo. Wiles 2:22, first dam Fearless by Fallis 2:23, second dam Jean Perault by Signal. For further Information ap- ply to P. H. McEvoy, Menlo Park, Cal. HIGH GRADE RACE OR BROOD MARE AND FILLY FOR SALE. Athene 2:22 — Bay mare 6 years old by Dexter Prince, dam Athena 2:15>4 by Electioneer. Record of 2:22 made at Woodland Breeders' Meeting, and with little training has much speed. In foal to Kinney Lou. Also Lulu K. — Bay yearling filly by Kinney Lou, dam Athene. Entered In Pacific Breeders' Occident and Stanford Stakes. Is very promising. Inquire of Jno. S. Phippen. Trainer, Mayfield, Cal., or A. Morris Fosdick. Owner, 1964 Estrella Ave., Los Angeles. VETERINARY DENTISTRY Ira Barker Dalziel, formerly of 605 Golden Gate Ave., is now permanently located at 620 Octavia St., San Francisco Between Fulton and Grove Sts. Every facility to give the best of profes sional services to all cases of veterinary dentistry. Complicated cases treated successfully. Calls from out of town promptly respon- ded to. The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia St. San Francisco, Cal. Telephone Special 2074 Seldom See a big kn^e like this, bat yoar hon>e may hav a bunch or bruise on his Ankle, Hock, sufle, Knee or Throat. AgSORBINE will clean them off without laving the horse up. No blister, no hitir gone. £2.00 per bottle, dt.-liv.-red. Book 8-0 free. ABSORBINR, JR., for mankind, JLOfc Removes Soft Bunches, Cure- Varicose Veins, Varicocele, llvdrocel*,. Raptured Muscles or Ligaments, tnlargea Glands. Allays Pain. Mfd. only by W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth Street Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Langlev & Michaels, San Francisco. Cal.; Woodward. Clark & Co., Portland, Ore.; F. W. Braun Co., Los Angeles, Cal.; Western Wholesale Drug Co., Los Angeles. Cal.; Kirk. Geary & Co., Sac- ramento, Cal.; Pacific Drug Co.. Seattle. Wash. ; Spokane Drug Co., Spokane, Wash. „tt COPAJB/i CAPSULES "HOWARD SHORTHORNS" -QITINTO HERD — 77 premiums. California Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattl and milking families for sale, what you want. Howard Cattl'"- THE BREEDEH AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 1, 1906 BUY BEFORE THE ADVANCE A Splendid Investment for Quick Profits. Buy Now the stock of the PITTSBURQ= MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah, Nevada. 100,000 Shares. Par value, $1.00 Fully Paid and Non=Assessable. Offered at 10 Cents a Share PROPERTY AND LOCATION. The most notable facts of the Company are that it owns proven gold and silver bearing land ; not only is the ore there, but it is there in quantities, an apparently inexhaustible supply of pay ore. The Company owns the Gregory Group of five Claims situated in the famous MANHATTAN DISTRICT, and also has several claims in the LONE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT; both these Districts are the richest in the WORLD. The tunnels have been opened up on the Lone Mountain claims and indications point to striking large bodies of high grade ore carrying values in Gold and Silver. MINING HAS BUILT MANY GREAT FORTUNES Nothing so surely offers large returns as a good Mining Stock. Probably you do not realize how many people there are who are enjoying a regular income as a result from investing in mining Stocks. There are thousands of them, and they are largely those who bought their stock when the opportunity was first offered to secure shares at a low price before the Company had begun to pay dividends. Stocks of many mining companies have advanced from a few cents a share to prices ranging from $100 to $1,500 a share in value, and besides have paid back to the investors in dividends many hundred times what they first invested. Many of the companies are paying from 100 per cent to 1,000 per cent in dividends on the first price of the stock. To grasp this oppor- tunity and purchase stock in the PITTSBURG-MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY at 10 CENTS a share means success to you; and that means houses, good living, travel, education and social privileges for your children. If you do not grasp this opportunity and secure a good share of wealth you are likely to be classed as a failure. The proposition is in the hands of men whose ability and integrity cannot be questioned, and these men pledge themselves to see that each and every investor in the enterprise receives an equal division of the profits. Experts have examined the property, and it is the universal opinion that it has a wonderful future. ORGANIZATION The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, Capital stock of $1,000,000, divided into shares of the par value of $1.00 each; 400,- 000 shares are in the treasury which will be sold as required for developments from time to time. 10 CENTS PER SHARE, CASH OR INSTALLMENTS We want to impress upon you the fact that you don't have to be rich in order to become a shareholder in this splendid Company. The price of shares is only 10 cents and you can buy as few as one hundred (100)— $10.00 worth. If you are not in a position to pay cash for all the shares you desire to own we will accept a small payment down with the order, the remainder to be paid in five monthly installments. Suppose you want to invest $10.00 in this company; simply send us $2.50 with your order for 100 shares, and thereafter $1.50 per month for five months and the stock will be paid for. It's very easy — anyone can afford to do this. Almost every one has enough money in a year to buy themselves an interest in this Company, which would make them independent for life. Send in your order to-day. The following table will show you just how many shares your money will buy, the amount you send if you want to pay cash, and the plan for monthly payments: What Your Money Will Buy 100 shares 200 shares 300 shares 400 shares 500 shares 600 shares 800 shares 1,000 shares 2,000 shares 5,000 shares 10,000 shares f 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 80.00 100.00 200.00 500.00 1,000.00 cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or 2.50 cash and 5.00 cash and 5.00 cash and 5.00 cash and 10.00 cash and 10.00 cash and 10.00 cash and 20.00 cash and 40.00 cash and 100.00 cash and 200.00 cash and $ 1.50 per 3.00 per 5.00 per 7.00 per 8.00 per 10.00 per 14.00 per 16.00 per 32.00 per S0.00 per 160.00 per month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months In offering this stock we present it as a solid and safe investment, not a speculation. The resources of their properties and the amount of rich ore seems so inexhaustible that WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF THIS STOCK TO EVERY INVESTOR. MACKAY, MUNROE & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nevada. Gentlemen: I hereby subscribe for shares (at 10c per share) of the Capital Stock of the PITTSBURG-MANHAT- TAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah (par value $1.00 per share) for which find enclosed $ Please issue stock in name of: Name (in full) Street and No City or Town State Yours truly, Signature Put Name of Your Paper Along this Line OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ROBERT M. WINTER (Land Trust Company, Pittsburg), President | T. THOMER (Tonopah), Vice-President E. G. MlNARD(Mine Owner and Operator, Tonopah), Secretary E. B. CUSHMAN (Cashier State Bank and Trust Co., Tonopah), Treasurer W. B. BARTHOLOMEW (Tonopah Goldfield Railroad Co., Tonopah), Director 100,000 shares of the above stock are now offered for public subscription at 10 Cents per Share. Mail application with remittance (check, draft, postoffice or express money order) today for the number of shares you desire. Certificates will be immediately forwarded on receipt of your letter. Address all Communications to « Mackay, Munroe & Co., BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nev. RELIABLE REPRESENTATIVES WANTED EVERYWHERE. Saturday, December 1, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN' The LIVE BIRD CHAPIONSHIP of ARKANSAS Won on November 3, by Mr. Wiley B. Miller, of Little Rock. In the championship race and subsequent practice Mr. Miller killed 50 Straight from the 30-yard line, a feat never before accomplished by an Arkansas amateur. He 1 PETERS FACTORY LOADS Mr. L. H. Reid, at Lynn, [nd., October 13 broke 148x150 targets; and at Glenkarn, O., October 6, 147x150, with Peters Ideal Shells. Mr. C. L. Baker was hig-h amateur at both these- shoots, also using- Peters Shells. The Peters Cartridge Company - NEW YORK: 98 Chambers St., T. H. Keller, Mgr. - Cincinnati, Ohio NEW ORLEANS: 321 Magazine St.. J. W. Osborne. Mgr. WE ARE NOW OPEN IN OUR DOWN TOWN BRANCH STORE Sporting Goods, Guns, Ammunition OF ALL GRADES Tennis and Base Ball. Outing Boots and Shoes Good for Wet Weather and Down Town. Rubber Boots and Oiled Clothing. Palace Hardware, 638 Market Street Main Store and Office. 458 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Dogs and Well lired Puppies for sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St.. Napa. Cal. ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm. Phillips Benicia BULL TZEFIESS. — Pure white, high class puppies for sale. Woodlawn Baron, a classy individual and show winner, brother to the winner of first and spe- cials ai Bull Terrier Breeders' Show at Philadelphia (at which the best in the world were shown) at stud. Fee $15. STILETTO KENNELS, 2447 Russell Street, Berkeley, Cal. HORSES TO WINTER. Am prepared to winter horses at my track near San Leandro at reasonable rates. Will take such care as owner suggests and have good large box stalls at nights. One hour's ride from Oakland. Electric cars pass the door. GEO. T. ALGEO, San Lorenzo, Cal. MARE WANTED. By McKinney, Zombro, Kinney Lou, Greco, Searchlight or Nutwood Wilkes, not to exceed seven years old, brown, bay or black; sound, good size and handsome; trotter with or without rec- ord; standard and registered. Answer giving full particulars and lowest cash price. P. W. KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. HAL COLTS FOR SALE. High class youngsters by Hal B. 2:04^. Some of the finest lot and most promising colts and fillies on the Paci- fic Coast. Tou can make no mistake in getting representatives of the great Hal family, whether for the track or breeding purposes. For particulars ad- dress AUGUST EBICKSON, 26 North Third Street, Portland, Ore. SURREY HORSE POR SALE. Very handsome chestnut gelding, five years old, 17 hands high, weighs 1.250 pounds. Is one of the finest surrey horses in California. Very stylish, free goer, high-headed and bold looker, but very kind and gentle. Sound and all right in every way. Sired by Nutwood Wilkes, dam by Chas. Derby. Horst. can be seen anv time at Haywards. Call on or address H. OLSEN, Shoe Dealer, opposite Postofflce, Haywards, Cal. JERSEYS, HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS— Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1876. Wm. Niles & Co., Los Angeles. Cal. RACING! New California Jockey Club Oakland Racetrack Six or more races each week day, rain or shine. Opening Saturday, November 17. Races commence at 1:40 P. M., sharp. For special trains stopping at the track take S. P. Ferry, foot of Market street ; leave at 12 o'clock, thereafter every twenty minutes until 1:40 P. M. No smoking in last two cars, which are reserved for ladies and their escorts. Returning trains leave track after fifth and last races. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, President. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary. POR SALE. Bay Gelding 16i£ hands high, 7 years old; fine, gentle road horse. Sired by St. Whips, dam by Daly. Apply to S. H. NORRIS, Rosedale Stock Farm, Santa Rosa, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d street. Oakland. Cal.. Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep. Hogs. High- lass breeding stock. Correspondence so Hclteffi Pred Mast Successor to Zibbell & Son. THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one block north of Chutes. A nice line of New Livery ; Large, Clean Box Stalls. Special attention paid to -boarding high-class horses. Work horses for any business for hire at all times. All kinds of country horses for sale. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Formerly Troy. N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. Pacific Coast Aqt. Phone. Oakland 4152 A. F. Booker ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco. Cal. J. E. Wilson. WILSON ©■ BLAKE, M0FF1TT & T0WNE Dealers In PAPER. No 403 Twelfth St. Oakland Blake. Mofflt & Towne. Los Angeles. Blake. McFall &. Co.. Portland. Oregon. Smith Hammerless and EjectorGuns Also Hunter One Trigger Won This Year's Grand American Handicap 268 Competitors Also Won Grand Eastern Handicap (Hunter One Trigger) SEND FOR CATALOGUE ^ Hunter Arms Co., - - Fulton, N. Y. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: No. 1316 Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co., Ithaca Gua Co., Smith & Wesson, E. C. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Ham- ilton Rifle Co. THE O. A. BREMER=LEWIS CO. Gunsmiths and Locksmiths Guns, Rifles, Ammunition. Sporting Goods Fishing Tackle, Hardware, Cutlery 140 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, Cal. 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Salesroom: 32 Warren St. = 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. ...THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF... Selby FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superior==Excelsior VALLEJO JUNCTION, = . CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL. VOLUME XLIX. No. 20. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1906. Subscription $3.00 a Year. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. December 8, 1906. THE HOLIDAY NUMBER OP THE Breeder and Sportsman Will be Issued on December 29, 1906 HAVE YOU A STALLION? Get his picture and write-up in that issue, or at least a $3 card in the Stallion Directory. It will reach every owner of a guod brood mare on the Pacific Coast. _" HAVE YOU A HORSE FOR SALE? Advertise it In that issue and reach all of the buyers. You can put such an advertisement in for $1 per inch. DO YOU WANT TO BUY A HORSE? Specify the qualifications you re- quire and you will be surprised to see what a lot you will have to pick from. "- HAVE YOU ANYTHING FOR THE GUN MEN? all in this issue. You can reach them Get Your Orders in Without Delay Apply For Space Before It Is All Taken A BIG, HANDSOME PAPER, PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED AND CON- TAINING MUCH INTERESTING MATTER. The Breeder and Sportsman PRICE (same as usual) 10 CENTS. 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. McGRATH. Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE . Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) Rest located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by auto.s or cars. San Francisco Riding Club ANNEX PCR DRIVING HORSES. 55 Stalls on Ground Floor; 5 Exits. Perfect facilities for safety and tne proper care of Horses. OFEN FOB PUBLIC PATRONAGE. While this Stable is under the Man- agement of San Francisco Riding1 Club, it is not exclusive for the use of Members. Apply for Further Information to SAN FRANCIS OO RIDING CLUB, Seventh Avenue and C Street, San Francisco, CaL Ross McMahon AwninTge„atndC(, AT THE OLD STAND Teamsters' Rain Goods, Bags, Tents, Awnings. Hammocks, Covers 73 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal. Take It In Time* If you have the remedy on hand, and are ready to act promptly, you will find that there is nothing in the form of Spavins, Splints, Curbs, Wiodpuffs and Bunches which will not yield promptly and perma- nently to Quinn's Ointment Itbas savfed tlimsands of Rood horses from the peddler's cartandthebrokendown horse market. Sir. O. B. Dick- I ens, of. Minneapolis. Minn., who conducts one of ihe largest livery Btablesfn the Northwest, * wiiteE as follows: I have been usit l i-' Qulnn's Olntmont l"'>r won IB time and with the greatest ( - •-. I take pleafnirein reconinienuingittODiy friends. No horseman should be with- ■ at it in his stable; For curbs, splints spavins, windpuffsanrt nil bunches it has no equal." ' PricoSl.oo perbottle. Soldby alldrugeists or sent by mail. Write as for circulars, "jimoniali, etc. Bent a for the asking. McKINNEY, 2:111 World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Pees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep. $2.00 per week. Our terms, are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. Mclvinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal when writing.) GALL CURE CAMPBELL'S EMOLLIO IODOFORM For GALL BACKS and SHOUL- DERS, CRUPPER SORES and SAD- DLE GALLS there is none superior. The horse CAN BE WORKED AS USUAL. Eor BARBED WIRE CUTS, CALKS, SCRATCHES, Blood Poisoned SORES, ABRASIONS of the SKIN it lias no equal. Its use will absolutely prevent Blood Poisoning. In this respect there is no Gall Cure offered which can justly even claim to be a competitor. We placed it on the market relying wholly un its merit of success, and notwith- standing the. fact that comparative lv little has been done in the way of ad- vertising, the sales of 1900 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Cure preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL CURE OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is a quick and sure cure for those troublesome skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay up race horses. All Trainers Should Keep It in Their Stables PRICE:— 3 OZ. BOS 25c; 7 OZ. BOS 50c; 1 LB. BOX, $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Mfrs., 412 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Sold by all Dealers in Harness and Turf Goods, to write anv Jobber for it. If not in stock ask them Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1S92* Every horse owner who values his stock should constantly have a supply of it on hand. It im- proves and keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your grocers or dealers for it. Positively cures Colic, Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co.. C. P. Kertel, Prcs., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal. ft TILLION OWNER If in need of anything In the line of Stallion Cards compiled and printed, Tabulated Pedigrees, Stock Catalogues, Horse Books, Stallion Service Books, Horse Cuts in stock and made from photos. Hoof Pads of all kinds for road or track. Breeding Hobbles, Stallion Supports. Preanators and all Specialties for Stallions. "Write for samples and prices. : : : : : MAGNUS FLAWS & CO. 358 Dearborn St, CHICAGO. Ballistite .empire Bulk Powder BALLISTITE SUCCESS WILL BE DUPICATED BY THE EMPIRE BAUER CEL HAMILTON, Coast Agents SAN FRANCISCO SACRAMENTO LOS ANGELES Dense Powder WINNER OF THE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Tournament results this last year has established its supremacy. They fill with air at each step. Thai's what breaks concussion. That's what prevents slipping. That's whaf keeps the foot healthy. That's what cures lameness. NoSlipping SEE THAT CUSHION? Order through your horse-shoer Revere Rubber Co SOLE K-'-SVFACTURE- j Boston. San Francisco Saturday, December s, 19uf>.] THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLET, Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. Terms— One Year $3; Six Months $1.75; Three Months Jl STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley, P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- cisco, California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. AN AVERAGE OF NEARLY $500 at the Old Glory sale in New York shows conclusively that trotting and pacing horse values are not falling. The throwing of over a thousand horses on the mar- ket in one city and at one sale would, unless the demand was very great, cause a big drop in prices. Nothing of this sort has occurred, however, at the annual Old Glory sales for years, and the one which closed last week was about the most successful ever held by the Fasig-Tipton Company. When it is taken into consideration that these are not work ani- mate, but strictly pleasure horses, either to be used on the road or the track or sent to the farms for stud duty, the wonder is that prices keep up as they do. The highest prices of the sale were $21,000 paid for the good stallion Axworthy and $10,000 for the great trotting mare, Sweet Marie, and both are worth the money. The American trotter has a hold on the American people that will continue as long as there are roads to drive on. He is an American production and the best and most useful animal of the horse kind. He is stylish enough for milady's carriage, fast enough for a racing machine, strong enough to pull the plow or the freight wagon when accessary and can be used under the saddle by the cavalryman or the gentleman rider, often making an ideal saddle animal. The breeding of this ani- mal is now being conducted along intelligent and profitable lines. The big farms established by men of great wealth as a fad for the breeding of trotters according to their own ideas, are going out of exist- ence. The small breeders must supply the great de- mand of the future, and the result will be better and handsomer horses, that will, before many years, have a fixed type. The small breeders are nearly unani- mous now as to the ideal type of horse that will bring the largest price in the market, and are pretty well agreed as to the blood lines and individuals to use to produce this type. The American trotter of hand- some conformation, soundness and endurance, that is docile and perfectly mannered, is the most use- ful and the most valuable horse in the world. The auctions show that the demand for him is growing and the wise breeder knows that this demand will never be entirely supplied. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN A CALIFORNIA CIRCUIT of harness racing for 1907 is worth working for. One can be arranged if everybody interested financially and otherwise will work a little. No hard work is required of anyone, but each and every person must make some effort and the thing will be accomplished. In every town in California where there is a track there should be at least one person who will take it upon himself to start the ball rolling. Two or three good, energetic men can get up a meeting that will be a success. If a four-days' program is too much to undertake, make it shorter, and rather than to have no meeting at all, a program of one day's racing will be better than nothing. Some of the Pleasanton horsemen have decided to take the initiative, and a convention will probably be called for early in January to select dates and give the circuit a start. It is up to every person interested in the breeding and training of light harness horses to get in now and make an effort of some kind to aid in the good work. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN of June 2, 1905, is missing from the otherwise complete files of this paper in the New York Public Library, and we are unable to supply the number, as all our old files were destroyed in the fire of April 18th. If any of our readers have a copy of that date, which they can spare, we will be pleased to receive and forward it to the library mentioned. THE APTOS SALE, held at Chase's new pavilion last Tuesday evening, has been the subject of con- siderable argument among korse owners as to whether the prices obtained show that the market is good for trotting bred horses that have not been developed. The twelve three-year-olds averaged $265, with $525 as the highest price, this being paid by Mr. C. A. Harrison, formerly of Los Angeles, but now of Victoria, B. C. for the filly by Cresceus out of Venus II., by Cupid. These three-year-olds were undeveloped, but were all nicely broken. None of them were registered, although the majority can be. They were all in good condition, but in such sales as the Old Glory would not. with two or three ex- ceptions, be considered a high class lot. We very much doubt if the prices obtained for them would have been exceeded in New York. Many of the brood- mares sold were quite old and non-producers of win- ners. Mr. Cowell, who purchased Dione 2:07*4 for $500, Mr. Harrison, who secured the Cresceus filly for $525 and Mr. Dean, who paid $390 for the Hulda four-year-old filly, secured great bargains, as these horses are all worth more money, but the average of the sale was very fair and the prices as large as can be had for the same stock is any market in the world. SECRETARY J. A. FILCHER of the California State Agricultural Society states that one of the things that most impressed him on his recent Eastern tour was a department he found at the Illinois State Fair. "It was," says Mr. Filcher, "what was called the domestic economy department, and it had a separate structure by itself. Here was a building which was one immense kitchen and household, so to speak. It had several hundred beds, as many stoves, and, in fact, everything you would expect to find in a well-regulated farm house. "All was under the control of the management. It was a school of domestic economy. Any farmer's daughter or wife could, on the payment of $7, have tuition under the most competent instructors for two weeks. This included her board and lodging for that length of time. They did their own cooking, and made the beds. Everything was run in most perfect order. Hundreds of young girls took advantage of this opportunity, and I was told it hsd revolutionised the State of Illinois." THE HAY CROP of the United States gives some idea of the vastness of the horse interests, as nearly all the good hay raised is fed to horses. The report of the Secretary of Agriculture shows the value of the hay crop of the last fiscal year to have been over six hundred millions of dollars, being greater than the value of the entire wheat crop by one hundred and fifty millions. The prospects are that hay will continue to be a very profitable crop for years to come, as horses are used in larger quantities than ever in every section of the country. The de- velopment of the resources of the United States has only just begun, and as the horse is absolutely neces- sary in the work, there need be no fear that horses and hay will be good things for the farmers to raise for the market. THE LOU DILLON DOPING CASE has been up before the National Trotting Association this week in New York and very meagre accounts of the proceed- ings have been received by telegraph. They appear in our columns elsewhere. Ed Sanders and Spear have both been expelled, which is right and proper. No further particulars of the nasty affair are given and we shall have to wait the arrival of the mails from the East before making any further comments on the matter. A WELL ADVERTISED STALLION usually earns a reasonable profit on his value and keep, and there is no better proof that advertising pays than is shown by the history of the horse breeding business. Some owners are good advertisers, while others never seem to understand that the judicious use of printing ink is a paying investment An owner who keeps the name of his stallion befure the public is wise, as a stallion that is not in the public eye is an expensive piece of property. ONLY A MEAGRE REPORT of the Old Glory sale will be found in our columns to-day. Although it makes nearly two pages, it is only of the first five days at that. As there were about 1,200 horses sold, a complete report of the sale would make about five or six of our pages, more space than we can give it. REPORTS FROM SAN JOSE are to the effect that interest in the new driving park and training Hack is increasing every day and that more than a third of the stock in the new organization has a be i subscribed. Owners and trainers in all parts of the State and especially San Franciscan owners, are greatly pleased over the outlook and hope to see the new grounds completed and ready for occu- by next summer. San Jose is one of the most convenient points in California for horsemen, has an Ideal Climate and there is not a particle of doubt but two or three hundred stalls can be filled as soon as the track is ready to train on. DON'T ALL SELL HIGH. We hear of all the high priced horses at the big sales over East, hut there are lots of well bred ones that go for a song. Note the following prices at the Old Glory sale: Joan Chimes, b. m., 1895, by Chimes-Joan by Almont Jr $ 45 Royal Allerton. br. h., 1902. by Allerton-Lucy Stoner by Baron Wilkes 375 Aria. b. m., 1898, by Arion-Gertie D., by Victor Wilkes 165 Fanny Wilkes, b. m., 1S99. by Red Wilkes-Nadia K,, by Heir-at-Law 135 Nadia K., blk. m., 1891, by Heir-at-Law-Ada by Almont Jr 120 Lou Grattan. b. f.. 1902, by Grattan Boy-Merry Peals by Bow Bells 200 Baroness Brenda, b. m.. 1902, by Baron Wilkes- Wenonah by Robert McGregor 90 We print this simply as a sample to show that highly bred ones often sell at low figures. The Old Glory was one of the most successful held in years, and the average was very close to $500, probably a little over it. yet there were a whole lot of horses that sold for less than $250. We cannot expect that every horse bred on a stock farm will bring a big price. Sales in California are just as successful as they are is any part of the United States and prices are as high for the class of horses we offer. DRIVING CLUB AT RED BLUFF. The thriving city of Red Bluff, Tehama county, is to have an up-to-date fair and racing association. The Sentinel of that city under date of November 24th says: A new stock company was formed Friday evening to take over the race track and grounds. The meet- ing was held in M. R. Hook's office and the new company will be known as Berendos Park, and will pay the Cone estate for the race track and maintain it for racing and out-door sports. The stockholders organized by electing T. H. Ram- say president, and he was chosen a director, as were F. E. Gilmore. Paul Stoll, G. K. King and G. W. Vestal. M. R. Hook was chosen secretary. The company will be incorporated with a capital of $20,000, divided into 1,000 shares of $20 each. SPEAR AND SANDERS EXPELLED. New York. December 6. — The board of review of the National Trotting Association closed its sessions here to-night and finally disposed of the cases of several persons connected with the Memphis gold cup incident. It took up the temporary reinstatement of George W. Spear, the driver, after his expulsion several years ago. and again expelled Spear, under the rule relating to the "doping" of horses. This case was brought before the board on behalf of the National Trotting Association on account of Spear's connec- tion with the Smathers-Lou Dillon-Major Delmar incident at Memphis. The board also expelled under the same rule Ed Sanders, who stated that ne had administered "dope" to Lou Dillon at the instance of George W. Spear. The expulsion of Spear on the first count was that he pulled the horse Temple Bar on the grounds of the Cleveland Driving Park some years ago. He was then expelled and afterward re- instated. The board says: The temporary rienstatement is withdrawn and the expulsion is imposed from this time on." The Northwest Stockman and Farmer says that the horsemen of Bozeman, Montana, are preparing for an active campaign during 1907. with a man or two added to the list of owners of "good ones." Bozeman is the place where more youngsters are developed than any other city of the State. Joe Huher has Sherlock's Gold Frisco and he is doing nicely. With this exception Joe's stable is composed of yearlings. He has three by Bob Fitzsimmons , and two by Gold. "They are showing up fine," says Joe. The Fitz colt, owned by C. I Me- Naniara of Helena, is one of the promising ones. The Fraser Bros, have two Fitz yearlings in Joe's care, and W. D. Story has one Gold in the string. J. D. Losekamp of Billings has three Bozemans — a four-year-old pacer, a three-year-old pacer and a yearling trotter, all doing well. Bozeman is pretty "horsey" these days. Mr. Maxwell has the most promising stable there, among them the trotter Rice 2:30'/2. Prince Charlie 2:17. and Placer Ross has a very good three-year-old trotte McMasters has a good stable. Geor^ a few good ones and more coming. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 8, 1906. | NOTES AND NEWS | 't"l"l"I"l"I"l"t"»»H"l"ii|I"H"l"H"I"l"l"t"I"I"t"t"t"t"t"I"t"I"H'* The Old Glory sale was a success. rthj 2:15% sold lor $21,000. Sweet Marie 2:02 brought $14,000. Brilliant Girl 2:08% went to Russia at $6,000. Tuna 2:08% brought $4,500 and goes to Michigan. Prince McKinney, a two-year-old trotter by Mc- Kinney out of the great mare Extasy, brought $6,000 and went to John H. Shultz. Billy H. 2:10%, the trotter by Knight out of a mare by Echo, that Mr. W. A. Clark Jr. consigned to the Old Glory sale, brought $1,550, and Morone 2:0S%, also owned by Mr. Clark, fetched $2,050. Billy H. was purchased by Nathan Straus of New York and Morone by Foley Brothers of Columbus, Ohio. A movement is on foot to organize a California circuit that will be something more than hot air. Some particulars will be given next week. Charley Dean of Illinois, trainer of The Broncho 2:00%, was at the Aptos Farm sale and bought the Ally by Dexter Prince out of Hulda 2:08%. In the opinion of horsemen he got a great prospect for the $390 he paid for her. Five hundred and twenty-five dollars was the price paid at Chase's Tuesday evening for the Ally by Cresceus out of Venus II. She went to the bid of the veteran, James Misner, who was acting for Mr. C. A. Harrison of Victoria, B. C, who is one of the most enthusiastic breeders on the Pacific Coast, and is always doing something to boost the harness horse. We hope the filly will trot as fast as her noted sire. Henry Helman got $4,500 for Mack Mack at Lex- ington before the Transylvania was trotted. The McKinney gelding brought $2,000 at the Old Glory sale. J. A. Johnson of Albany, New York, was the purchaser. W. W. Mendenhall received $450 for Forest W. 2:14% at the Old Glory sale. Margrave 2:15%, the sixteen-year-old son of Baron Wilkes, sold for $6,700 when he was put up at auc- tion in New York last week. A two-year-old that won the red ribbon in bis class at the horse show in New York sold at auc- tion the next week for $195, while colts that got no prize at all in the show ring brought three or four times that amount. W. J. Carter of Richmond, Virginia, who is an occasional correspondent of the Breeder and Sports- man, three years ago sold the now famous trotter Nut Boy 2:07% at Madison Square Garden for $300. John H. Shultz was the buyer, and when he found that Nut Boy was not a stallion, returned him to the ring to be sold again. "I wish the papers would correct the press reports that I was presented with any sums of money by Miss Lotta Crabtree at any time last season for winning stakes and purses with her horses," was the statement made by the noted trainer and race driver, Myron McHenry. The request was in reply to an inquiry whether he did receive cash gifts from his employer on different occasions to the amount of $3,000. "The only present I received," said Mc- Henry, "during the time I was in the employ of Miss Crabtree was a check for $500 from John E. Madden for driving his colt Silico in the third heat of the Futurity races." George G. 2:05% has been ridden under the saddle in New York recently and it is said can trot quarters at that "hitch" at a two-minute shot. A New York paper of November 30th says: "Among the secretaries of the Grand Circuit tracks at the Garden yesterday were Horace W. Wilson of Lexington, and George J. Dietrich of Glenville, Cleveland. Both have begun work preparatory to their big trotting meetings of next year. Secretary Dietrich says the stockholders of his track met a few days ago and decided to give one of the best meetings ever held at Glenville. Horsemen were glad to hear the news, as Cleveland has always been a most favorite harness racing center." The cross of McKinney 2:11% on mares by Nut- wood Wilkes 2:16% seems to be unusually success- ful in producing extreme speed. Two of this year's new 2:10 performers have resulted from it — the trot- ter Lady Mowry 2:09% and the pacer Miss Georgia 2:08%. Elyria, the leading son of Mambrino King, has joined the list century sires. To the close of 1905 ne had ninety-one standard performers to his credit. -,ine new ones this year brings him up to the 100 mark, of which eighty-three are trotters and seven- en pacers. The pacer Castlewood 2:09% has started in twenty races this season, winning seventeen and coming second in the other three. Two sons of George Wilkes 2:22, Onward and Gambetta Wilkes, are practically certain to cross the double century mark as sires next season. Chimes 2:30% had fourteen new 2:30 performers this year, giving him a total of ninety-five standard performers. The great young stallion Queechy 2:12, next to McKinney 2:11%, the fastest son of the great Al- cyone, died a few days ago at Corning Farm, Albany, where he had been owned for some years. Queechy was one of the gamest race horses of his day and was proving a success in the stud. He sired Wilque 2:09%, Teto 2:14%, Tenny 2:16%, Mona 2:16%, and several others with records, and among the youngsters at Corning Farm are a number of very fast ones about ready to make their debut on the turf. Queechy had not been sick and was apparently as well as ever the night before he died. When his caretaker opened his stall door in the morning he found the stallion dead, the indications being that he had died suddenly and without any painful ill- ness. Ernest Z. Bower of Olney, Illinois, has sent us a fine picture by Dickey of his premier stallion, John G. Carlisle 2:20. The matinee races at Los Angeles, San Bernardino and many other places had to be declared off on ac- count of wet weather and sloppy tracks. H. J. Maeomber of Hollister received last week from Chicago two of the finest draft stallions ever brought to the State. One is a Percheron and the other Belgian. The animals were purchased at Chi- cago, and both were prize winners at the Illinois State Fair. A dispatch from Vale, Oregon, states that Billy Glenn of that place has negotiated the purchase of all the range and stock horses in Malheur county, ex- cepting the J. S. Edwards brand. The number of horses purchased by Glenn runs into many thousands of head. Mr. Glenn is a native of Oregon and Mal- heur county, and has long been in the horse raising business, and of late years he has been shipping to Eastern points. He is now without doubt the largest individual horse owner in the United States. Surety Bond, a two-year-old full sister to Grace Bond 2:09%, was knocked down to W. L. Snow at the Old Glory sale last week for $1,025. The Thanksgiving Day races at San Lorenzo were declared off on account of muddy track. Lord Dillon, the two-year-old stallion owned by Dr. Summerfield of Santa Rosa, is one of the very nicest individuals seen in the West, and is bred to order, being by Sidney Dillon out of Roblet 2:12, by Robin, the dam of Bonalet (3) 2:09%, the champion three- vear-old pacing filly of 1905; Kate Dillon (3) 2:24%, trial 2:12%; Lord Dillon (2), trial 2:2S; second dam Eveline by Nutwood, etc., the dam of Ole 2:09% and five others. This colt will be allowed a few choice mares next spring. Another Sidney Dillon that be- longs in the show class is a two-year-old trotting filly out of Maud Fowler 2:21%. The Sell Horse Goods Company of Canton, Ohio, advertises some of their new novelties in the horse boot line. Their new wide heel quarter-boot is said to be just the thing that has been needed for a long time, and they claim it will outwear anything in the market. Their new catalogue will be sent free to anyone upon application. Read their new advertise- ment in this issue. Trainer Hall drove Mr. J. C. Adams' great pacer Bystander 2:08 by Zolock a mile in 2:05% at the Phoenix, Arizona, track on Friday, the last day of November. Bystander was paced by a runner, but the track was considered a little slow after the rain. Mose Hart has been working at Haywards this summer the gray mare Biddy by Re-Election, dam Irish Lady by Wilkes Boy, second dam Datura by Woodford Mambrino. Biddy is owned by a San Francisco merchant, who likes to own a good one, and she gives every promise of being one of the best Hart ever trained, and he trained . and sold such good ones as Billy Red 2:10 and John Caldwell 2:08%. Biddy was first worked at the pace and reeled off a half in 1:04% with the last quarter in 30 seconds, when a three-year-old. She was shifted to the trot by Geo. A. Kelly, formerly of Pleasanton, and showed a mile in 2:58 the first time tried at that gait and dropped to 2:20 in five weeks' work. Hart then bought her for his friend and she has im- proved ever since. At the Haywards track this year she stepped a quarter so fast as to surprise even Mr. Hart, and she is now trotting like a pros- pect that is worth spending some entrance money on in such stakes as the M. & M. She has some very fast relatives. Her sire, Re-Election, has pro- duced twenty in the list, including Refina 2:08% and several others with records below 2:15, and is an own brother to Expedition, sire of Bi-Flora 2:09%, Exton 2:10%, Bon Voyage 2:12%, as a three-year-old and many more. Lady Russell, the dam of Re- Election, is an own sister to Maud S. 2:08%. On her dam's side Biddy is closely related to many more fast ones, Wilkes Boy, sire of Irish Lady, having sired York Boy 2:08%. while Woodford Mambrino, sire of Biddy's second dam, sired the dam of Krem- lin 2:07%, etc. What probably proved one of the most remarkable and successful half-mile track campaigns ever made by a pacer must be credited to the seven-year-old bay stallion Hallock M. 2:09%. son of Hal B. 2:04%, and out of Maud Muller 2:25 by Alsandro, a son of Atlantic 2:21. In 1905 Hallock M. made sixteen starts, winning nine races and being second in nearly all of the other races, taking a record of 2:09% over a half-mile track. This season he contested in no less than twenty-four races, winning no less than nineteen, and taking second money in the other five, proving himself to be one of the fastest and gamest pacers ever seen on the turf, as all of his races were over the half-mile tracks, and usually up against free-for-allers. He reduced his record to 2:09%, his winnings exceeding $7,000. Hallock M. is apt to prove troublesome to the 2:10 pacers on the Grand Circuit next season. The pacing stallion Great Star 2:19%, own brother to Jack Crabtree's good winner, My Star 2:03%, is said to be better than a 2:10 prospect. The Western Horseman says: "The Sidney Dil- lon weanlings at Maywood Stock Farm are a hand- some and attractive lot of youngsters. They have fine size and the flinty bone and density of texture, for which the get of Sidney Dillon are noted, and in disposition they are more like a litter of kittens than a drove of high-bred trotting youngsters." The choicest hay, which is the only kind that the runners at the Emeryville track are fed during the racing season, costs the owners from $20 to $25 per ton, retail. Clarence Clanton of Woodland recently shipped three carloads of mules and horses to British Colum- bia, where they will be used in hauling ore cars in the mines. Dr. A. F. De Foe of San Jose has sent his sorrel colt Clincher to Salinas to be trained by Mr. Wil- liams. Clincher is by Nutwood Wilkes and is an excellent prospect. J. E. Mason of Latah, of Fairfield, Washington, has sold his fine Kentucky saddle horse Cyclone for a long price to New Zealand parties. The horse was shipped to his new home on the 20th of last month. The mule trade with Mexico shows no signs of fall- ing off, and buyers traveling through the Mississippi Valley are booking many orders for future as well as immediate delivery. Horses suitable for cavalry remounts cannot now be secured by the United States Government for less than $150 average. At a sale of a shire stud in England recently the average for forty head sold, including eight small foals, was $430. A prize-winning broodmare topped the sale at $2,250. Colonel F. C. Crawford of Willows has sold his five- year-old pacer Colonel C. to Dan Wooster of Berkeley. Colonel C. can pace a mile better than 2:15, and is a very handsome roadster. Expedition, the sire of Bon Voyage, has nine new standard performers this year, and six others re- duced their records. He has the distinction of being the sire of two of the new 2:10 trotters, Exalted 2:07% and Bi Flora 2:09%, while a third, Exton 2:10%, only missed getting into the exclusive list by three-quarters of a second. Parole 2:16 has thirteen new standard performers for 1906. Of these nine are two-year-olds and two three-year-olds. A Texas mule buyer recently purchased from a breeder forty-five head of unweaned mules, paying $65 per head. At such prices raising mules should be more profitable than any other live stock. The Cleveland Association announces that it will give a meeting this year and be a member of the Grand Circuit. Reports from Mr. C. X. Larrabee's Brook Nook Ranch, Montana, are to the effect that the horses are all in fine shape and the colt crop this year an ex- ceptionally good one. The youngsters are now being weaned and halter broke, and during the winter many of the yearlings and two-year-olds will be broke to harness. Brook Nook Farm is turning out many fine hirscs every year. A SOUTHERN ENDORSEMENT. Mr. L. D. Van Dyke, prominent horseman at Clarks- ville, Texas, writes: "I had a fine three-year-old colt kicked on the inside of one fore leg above the knee, causing a large, hard, bony lump to form which ex- tended from the knee to the body. I used one bottle of Quinn's Ointment, which entirely removed it and my colt is not in the least disfigured. I will, with much pleasure, recommend Quinn's Ointment to all horsemen in this vicinity." For curbs, splints, spavins, wind- puffs and all bunches there is nothing better on the market. Price, one dollar per bottle, delivered. Ad- dress W. B. Eddy & Co.. Whitehall, N. Y., if you can- not obtain from druggist. Saturday, December S, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN SOMETHING DOING AT VICTORIA. THE ARIZONA FAIR. A GROUP OF REMARKABLE AGED TROTTERS. Breeder and Sportsman: J. D. Chappelle has ar- rived in Victoria. B. C, from Regina with fourteen head of standard bred horses as follows: Bonnie Treasure 2:11. chestnut gelding, by Bonnie Bells, dam Pearl by Gentry's Treasure. Advent, chestnut horse, by Advertiser, dam by Elknutwood. This colt is a two-year-old and a real simon pure trotter. Nidda. hay Ally, two years old. by Teddy Grattan. dam by Satinwood. This is a rapid, fine young trotter that will do to watch in the future. Steinlight, bay mare, by Steinway, dam Slight by Electioneer. This is one of the best bred trotting mares in the world. She is green, but has been miles this year in 2:25. Cora Cecillian. a two-year-old chestnut filly, by the great sire Cecillian, son of Electioneer. Her dam is by Dictator and she is one of the best two- year-old trotters in the West to-day, and she don't have to apologize to many Eastern ones. Bosida, bay mare, by Allerton, dam Maywood 2:29^4 by Nutwood, second dam May Bell by Dictator. Now who can beat this for breeding? She is a 1,000-pound mare, a pacer that only wears a harness and worlds of good manners. Prom such a sire and such a dam we would naturally look for a good one. She is not only good but good looking. Noretta 2:14, a chestnut trotting mare by Silver Plate, dam by Fairlawn Medium. This mare is known to Eastern race goers and needs no introduc- tion. She is a good looker and a good actor, and is all sound and well. Elmo O. 2:15, black mare, trotter, by Red Baron by Baron Wilkes. This is a pretty raven-colored trotter and a good one. The Prince, bay pacing gelding, by Elton, son of Egotist by Electioneer, dam Egosist Maid, is an in- bred Egotist, weighs 1,050 pounds and don't wear any Indiana pajamas. Has a matinee mark of 2:0914; never got a mark in public. Is a good looker and a good actor. Dessie March 2:22%. pacer, by the great sire Del- march. This mare is hoppled, but is said to be a con- sistent actor and a game one. Pauline G. 2:06%, black mare, pacer, wears the straps. She is seven years old and can do business on most any old circuit. She is sound, fast as a ghost and good looking. She can do a good pacing stunt without the straps and pull a wagon a two- minute clip. This lot of beautiful high-bred horses and colts are owned by F. G. Long of Regina and J. D. Chap- pelle. and they are good enough to be owned by a King, and I guess that some of these Canadians are the last of the race of the Irish and French Kings. Long is Irish and Chappelle of French extraction. Mr. Chappelle is going to locate in Victoria. As I told you recently, Victoria track will be a good one next year and the Victoria people are all awake and now realize what it means to have a good Fair and to have lots of good horses around and being developed. Mr. Chappelle is a careful, reliable, competent and successful trainer. Yours C. A. HARRISON. TROTTING HORSE BREEDERS ORGANIZE. The committee is charge of the organizing of the American Trotting Horse Breeders' Association held a second meeting at the Murray Hill Hotel, New York, last week and elected officers, an executive committee and a board of directors, leaving the other details to these officials to decide at a future gather- ing. The following, all representative breeders and horsemen from nearly every State of the Union, were elected: President. Senator J. W. Bailey, Texas; first vice- president, W. R. Allen, St. Louis, Mo.; second vice- president, Jacob Ruppert, New York; third vice- president, L. V. Harkness, Kentucky; treasurer, Sterling R. Holt, Indianapolis, Ind.; Secretary, H. K. Devereux, Ohio. The executive committee includes Sterling R. Holt, William R. Allen, J. M. Johnson, Maine; H. N. Bain, New York; H. K. Devereux, F. M. Marsh, Illionis; R. C. Estill, Kentucky; C. W. Lasell, Massachusetts; Paul G. Wilson, Wisconsin; W. G. Bennett, West Virginia. The board of directors elected were as follows: Alexander Maclaren, Canada; J. R. Cowan. Canada; George H. Estabrook, Colorado; Morgan G. Bulkeley, Connecticut; Dr. J. C. McCoy, Delaware; John R. White, Georgia; Bert Whitley, Indiana: Asa Dan- forth, Illinois; N. W. Johnson, Illinois; N. Bartholo- mew, Iowa; Mr. Sniyser, Kentucky; M. A. Low, Kan- sas; J. J. Thompson, Louisiana; D. D. Streator, Michigan; Arthur H. Parker, Massachusetts; M. W. Savage, Minnesota; Thomas Irwin, Minnesota; W. A. Clark Jr., Montana; John Donovan, Missouri; Charles De Garmendia, Maryland; F. H. Knox. New York: W. R. Janvier. New York; John H. Shults, New York: C. H. Aldrich, Nebraska; E. F. Carpenter, New Jersey; George E. Whitney, New Hampshire; J. C. Lineman, Ohio; E. L. Peckham. Oklahoma; Robert McAfee, Pennsylvania; J. Harry Orr, Penn- sylvania; Col. Henry Exall. Texas; George Campbell Brown, Tennessee; May Overton, Tennessee; Col. S. A. Ilsley. Vermont: D. C. Palmeter, Wisconsin; Fred Pabst Jr., Wisconsin: Henry Schmulbach, West Virginia: H. H. Smith, South Dakota. The object of the Association being the uplifting of trotting sport, it was decided to hold an annual horse fair, to be held in different parts of the country, North. East, Souith and West, in alternate years. The second Arizona Territorial Fair, held Novem- ber 12-17 inclusive, has gone into history as the biggest show of its kind in the Southwest, and the biggest and best two-year-old fair ever seen any- where in some respects, particularly as to finances, for it has paid expenses at both its first and second exhibitions. The attendance was remarkably large for so sparsely settled a country, on one day reach- ing 20,000 people, all trying to crowd into a grand- stand built to ccomodate 4,000. The exhibition of thoroughbred livestock, horses, cattle, mules and poultry was a marvelous one when it is remembered that attention has been paid to good live stock here for but a few years past. The Territory has always been noted for its range cat- tle, but only in late years has the grading up of the range stock been attempted and within that time many thoroughbred herds have been established. The Salt River valley, in the midst of which is Phoenix, is incomparable for the raising of fine horses and cattle, and in respect to the latter the business of raising thoroughbred bulls for use on the ranges has come to be an important one. Green pasture can be had for stock the year round and there is no snow or inclement weather to interfere with constant growth, as the freezing point is sel- dom touched in this part of Arizona and then only for a night or two. The Arizona Fair is the legitimate child of the horsemen of Phoenix, though in its creation it has been sought to interest all proper activities in the enterprise. The exhibition in all lines was credit- able and a special building is devoted to mining, the display to remain permanently accessible to all visitors to the city. The peculiar advantages of the Salt River valley for horse raising and for the train- ing of racing stock, especially in the winter time, was the incentive to action. It was proposed to offer the best purses possible at Fair time and all possible conveniences for winter training, to horse- men, in the hope that they might eventually be pre- vailed upon to bring their strings here after the Fair season and racing circuits in the East had closed. Occasional matinees and winter races on the Coast are set forth as added features. The two Fairs al- ready held have done much toward this object and the Fair management feels that its labors have not been in vain. During the recent Fair the fast horses present were a finer lot than those shown a year ago, and their speed records are better. Both in trotting and pac- ing there was good time made and in the latter the track racing record was lowered to 2:04%, while an exhibition mile was paced in 2:02 by James Y. Gat- comb's notable horse, Audubon Boy. This animal was the feature of the meeting. The track is ac- counted by good authorities to be one of the fastest in America. On the running track there were interesting races every day. Most of the horses were local gallopers, but a few were here from the Great Western Circuit. Some good time was made, but nothing of a sensa- tional nature occurred. There was also a long program of Indian races on Indian day. They were not notable for speed, but were full of novelty and ludicrous incidents. Probably the most notable was a two-horse spring wagon race twice around the half-mile track, the prize being a new lumber wagon. The race was a good one and amused the grandstand. The starting of all the races was done by Dr. F. E. Stone of Burlington, Wis., whose services were se- cured by the management both this year and last year. His work was generally appreciated by every- body, both those financially interested in the races and by the grandstand. S. SELL FOR A SONG. Lexington, Kentucky, November 29. — Ninety-seven thoroughbred horses from the J. B. Haggin stud sold here to-day for a total of $12,165. The best sales were: Star Fish, to J. S. Stoll, $525, and Palfry, to G. D. Wilson. $500. One more 2:10 performer is to be credited to Ed Geers in Bessie Earl, whom he marked in 2:10 in a winning race at Selma, Ala. This mare is by The Earl 2:14%, and she is out of the dam of Direct Hal 2:04*4. She is the first performer to the credit of her sire, an eleven-year-old son of Mambrino iving. The Earl was a double gaited horse with a trotting record of 2:17, and a pacing record of 2:14%. His dam was Princess Royal 2:20, by Chimes, and his grandam was Estabella, the dam of Heir-at-Law 2:05%. Bessie Earl is a pacer and certainly has enough producing blood in her veins to warrant her possessing all the speed she has shown. King Entertainer 2:11*4, who took his record in the third heat of his race at Hamline, is now in California in the stable of Charley De Ryder, where he wi.. be wintered. This good horse is owned by Charles Marsh, a successful manufacturer at Water- loo, Iowa, but who is well known in the Hawkeye State as a breeder of trotters for the past quarter of a century. Members of the Gentlemen's Driving Club of Co- lumbus, Ohio., have opened a "sweepstakes special," to be raced at the matinees next year. Already four members have put up $100 each, and others are expected to come in. The class is the free-for-all trot, owners must drive, and after a horse is started, that horse must be used in the series of races. It is expected that nine or ten members will join the sweepstakes club. [Horse Review.] It is somewhat strange — but thus far no critic ap- pears to have commented upon a feature of the rac- ing of 1906 which has seemed to us striking and unusual. We refer to the number of decidedly aged trotters which are among the most prominent of the season. Sweet Marie 2:02, the chompion trotter of the year and queen of race mares, is now ten years of age. Nut Boy 2:07%, the champion stake winner of the year, is also ten years of age. Mack Mack 2:08, one of the most consistent per- formers on the Grand Circuit, is not assigned a definite age in the official records, but he has been racing in class events for aged horses for seven con- secutive seasons, and must be at least ten years of age. Golddust Maid 2:07*4, whose winnings approximate $10,000, is eleven years of age. Bi-Flora 2:09*4, winner of "seven races on the Great Western Circuit — the largest number won by any horse, trotter or pacer, campaigned upon it — is eleven years of age. Solon Grattan 2:09%, who reduced the world's rec- ord for three consecutive heats over a half-mile track to 2:11%, 2:10%, 2:10%, is eleven years of age. Roberta 2:09*4, one of the new 2:10 trotters of the season, is, with one exception, the oldest that ever entered the "select list." She has been racing for ten consecutive seasons and is now thirteen years of age. Lastly, there is the extraordinary Van Zandt 2:09, winner of the 2:10 trot at Lexington (in which her record was made), and a consistent money winner all along the line. Her turf debut was made eleven years ago and she is now sixteen years of age. From a quarter to a half-century ago, when the generality of trotters were not born, but made — a process usually slow and painful — it was the rule, rather than the exception, for them to be well past their youth before they attained prominence. Lady Suffolk 2:29% was twelve years old when she in- augurated the 2:30 list. Flora Temple 2:19%, the first 2:12 trotter, was fourteen years old; Goldsmith Maid 2:14, the first 2:15 trotter, was seventeen years old; Rarus 2:13*4, the first horse to lower the Maid's record, was eleven, and St. Julien 2:11*4, who dethroned Rarus, was ten. But with the ad- vent of Maud S., who, in 1880, became champion at the age of six, a new era was inaugurated. No champion subsequent to her has been more than seven years old, and Lou Dillon 1:58%, whose reign has now lasted three years, bids fair to endure for years to come, was but five when she startled the whole world by her unparalled achievements. With the upbuilding of the breed a great change has been wrought. Generations of inherited instinct and culture have produced a race of trotters which, though still far from being perfected, is so immea- sureably improved that in their colthood they often attain a rate of speed which was beyond the mature attainment, of their ancestors. Conditions have been reversed; what was formerly the exception has be- come the rule, and what was the rule has become the exception. For this reason those trotters which we have called attention to above are truly excep- tional. They have been a "long time in the mak- ing;" or, rather, it would be more accurate to say that their soundness or vatality has enabled them to remain before the public and reach their best form at ages which find the average present day race horse either permanently retired or hopelessly outclassed. FEEDING HORSES. The following short hints on horse feeding are in- tended not for the eyperienced, but in the hope that some owners who, with the best intentions, know nothing of the delicate organization of the interior economy of a horse, may be induced to pay more at- tention to the feeding of that useful animal, says an exchange. All probably know that a horse requires three meals a day, but are not careful of the proper interval of four to five hours between each meal. Few, for instance, know or care to know the time required for digestion — namely, at least two hours for oats and three hours for hay — so that the hay should he given in the evening when the day's work is over. The evening meal should be, of course, the most substantial, for, the work being over, there is ample time for rest and digestion, and for the re- newal of exhausted tissue or muscle. Some horses are such shy feeders as to eat only at evening or night. Feeding should be regular, and the horse required to work as little as possible on a loaded stomach, and an interval of half an hour should elapse before food is given to a heated and tired animal. It is equally injurious to feed a horse too often or too seldom, both being productive of the same result — namely, colic. The horse fed at too long intervals is apt to fret and knock about, eats too greedily when he gets the chance and is apt to become a cribber. Food, then, should be given about every five hours, when the previous meal is digested, before charging the stomach again. But little food or water should be given during short stoppages, in order that both stomach and bladder may not be overcharged while at work. Most people know how a bucket of water will stop a race horsp. but few think how the overcharged stomach a the lungs of a horse when at work. A hors- fed while heated and out of breath cannot dig food, and the result is diarrhoea, or. curiously • the extreme opposite, in the form of colic or in>: tion. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December S, 1006. SUCCESSFUL SALE. le including many ladies ed Chase's new horse sale pavilion last Tuesday evening when Auctioneer Ed. R. Smith an- nounced thai I sale ol Aptos Farm was ind called for No. 1 to be led into the ring. Hirers and lovers of the light liar- II over the coast and one or two from across the Rockies. Mr. C I, Harrison, proprietor of the Hotel Driard !., had sent the veteran trainer, James Misner, down armed with a $1000 draft to the Ally by Cresceus 2:02% out of Venus II. "Mi1, and the royally bred three-year-old went to his bid of $525. Charley Dean, of Broncho 2:00% fame, had drop- ped in without notice, and but for the fact that Joe Cuicello, who met him on the Great Western Cir- cuit this year, was present and identified him the public would have been asking who this new pur- chaser was. Mr. Dean had his heart set on the four-year-old bay filly by Dexter Prince out of Hulda by Guy Wilkes. He bid very quietly and got her for $390. Steve Crane, the well known farmer and live stock dealer of Turlock, who recently purchased a beautiful dwelling in Berkeley, was there looking at a pair of fillies that hooked up like a pair of roadsters that would be worth a lot of money in a year or two. One was by Cupid out of Sen Sen by Dexter Prince, the other by Cupid out of Emma S. by Speculation, therefore an own sister to Psyche 2:16%. Mr. Crane secured both and at the same price — $330 each. Mr. S. H. Cowell, the wealthy cement and lime merchant of Santa Cruz, was there with the idea of "just looking on," but bought the fourteen-year-old mare Dione 2:07% for $500, the three-year-old sister to Zarnia 2:13% for $200 and a three-year-old sister to Venus II. 2:11% for $240. The sale opened at 8:30 and was concluded by 10:30. Mr. Rudolph Spreckels was present in the auctioneer's stand and thought the horses were being sacrificed, and when the bidding on the eighteen- year-old mare Hulda 2:0S% commenced, stopped the bidding when it reached $160 and said she should be taken back to Aptos. It wras sentiment for what this great mare had done that prevented her being sold for a song in her old age, and she was the only one of the consignment that was not sold to the highest bidder. John Williams, the Aptos Ranch colt breaker, showed the horses alongside a saddle horse and they all acted well and showed that he is an expert in his line. The pavilion was brilliantly lighted by electricity and as the horses stepped over a coating of white shavings they showed up well and made a spirited sight. The average for the twelve head of three-year-olds was $265, which was a good figure. The brood mares sold as well as they do anywhere, as can be seen by reference to the reports of Eastern sales. Taken as a whole the result shows that the San Francisco market is as good as any in the country at the present time. The summary of the sale fol- lows: Three-Year-Olds. Bay gelding, by Cupid 2:18, dam Princess Louise by Dexter Prince, to G. Gertner for $320. Bay filly by Dexter Prince, dam Emma S., by Cupid, to B. Shroyer for $200. Chestnut gelding by Dexter Prince, dam Neonta by Steinway, to H. Eisner for $195. Bay filly by Cupid 2:18, dam Sen Sen 2:28, by Dexter Prince, to S. H. Crane for $330. Bay filly by Cupid, dam Satella by Aptos Wilkes, to P. Reilly for $180. Chestnut gelding by Cupid 2: IS, dam Lady Ashcat by Aptos Wilkes, to C. Raile for $200. Bay filly by Cupid, dam Emma S. by Speculation, to S. H. Crane for $330. Brown filly, by Dexter Prince, dam Miss Valeusin by Valensin, to S. H. Cowell for $200. Chestnut filly by Cupid 2: IS, dam Lilly S. by Speculation, to S. H. Cowell for $240. Brown filly by Aptos Wilkes, dam Niniche by Eros, to Dr. Kazain for $260. Bay filly by Cresceus 2:02%, dam Venus II. 2:11%, to C. A. Harrison for $525. Four-Year-Olds. Black gelding by Aptos Wilkes, dam Chloe 2:24 by Dexter Prince, to J. Rolph for $185. Bay filly by Dexter Prince, dam Hulda 2:08%. to Chas. Dean of Illinois for $390. Bay filly by Cupid 2:18. dam Dione 2:07%, to Geo. Gray for $320. Erwin Davis Jr.. b. m„ by Gus 2:26%, dam by Erwin Davis, to R. Richardson for $55. Brown Erwin Davis, or. m. (age and breeding not given), to Dr. Quinlan for $85. Miss Valensin. ch. m„ by Valensin, dam Humming Bird bv Tecumseh. to C. H. Widemann for $70. Neonta, ch, in., by Steinday, dam Yosemite, to J. Pendleton for $45. Susie Wilkes, blk. m., 1S90, by Aptos Wilkes, dam Erminie by Abbotsford, to D. Morrison for $90. Gracie S. Jr., b. m., by Dexter Prince, dam Gracie S bv Speculation, to H. Olsen for $180. Za'rina 2:13%-. ch.. m. by Dexter Prince, dam Miss Valensin by Valensin, to Dr. J. J. Summerfield for $145. Emma S. Jr., b. m., 189S, by Cupid 2:18, dam Emma S by Speculation, to J. Johnson for $180. Lilly S. Jr., ch. >m., 1900. by Altivo, dam Lilly S. bv Speculation, to D. Sullivan for $155. Dione 2:07%, b. m.. 1S92, by Eros, dam Gracie S. bv Speculation, to S. H: Cowell for $500. 'Venus II. 2:11%. b. m., 1S94, by Cupid 2:18, dam Lilly S. by Speculation, to C. H. Widemann for $200. o BUTTE DRIVING CLUB AWARDS PRIZES. A UNIQUE FOUR-IN-HAND. Bay gelding, foaled 1897, by Altivo 2:18%, dam Gracie S. 2:22. to A. Mahoney for $200. Brood Mares. Christina, br. m.. 1SS7, by Chris Smith, dam Young Lodi by Speculation, to R. McCloskey for $60. Lady Aptos. b. m.. 1891, by Aptos Wilkes, dam by Lodi. to C. Stader for $105. Erosine, b. m.. 1S92. by Eros, dam Emma S. by P eculation. to H. Schottler for $175. nrise Jr., blk. m.. 1S93, by Aptos Wilkes, dam ise by Regent, to A. Olson for $40. rincess Christina, b. m., 1896, by Dexter Prince, Christina bv Chris Smith, to Stone Bros, for Lady Aptos Jr., b. m.. 1S97, by Cupid 2:18, dam Lady Aptos by Aptos Wilkes, to G. S. Dunn for $130. The board of directors of the Butte, Montana, Driving Club met November 22d, closing up the af- fairs of the club for the season and awarding the prizes for the matinee season. The first prize, a buggy, offered by F. M. Grady, was awarded to W. A. Clark Jr., the owner of Miss Derby, the winner of the greatest number of races during the season, regardless of class. Miss Derby was the winner of four races. The W. A. Clark Jr. cup. for the pacer winning the greatest number of heats during the sea- son, was awarded to Miss Derby. Both of these prizes were put up the previous season, but owing to some misunderstanding were not awarded, and were again offered for winners this year. The W. A. Clark Jr. cup. for the trotter winning the greatest number of heats during the season of 1906," was awarded to Fred Siever's horse, Albert G„ which won six heats. Albert G. and Miss Derby tied for this prize and their owners, Fred Siever and W. A. Clark Jr. shook the dice to decide and Dr. Siever won. For the Dr. Galbraith cup, offered for the horse making the greatest number of starts during the season Ginger, owned by Dr. Moore, and Kittie, owned by Phil Trenary, tied, both. having made six starts In order to settle the tie the board has de- cided that the owners shall themselves enter a novel race. On a windy day the two owners shall start from Newbro's drug store, each pushing a wheelbarrow to the site of the new State Savings Bank, Park and Main streets. The barrows shall be loaded by the contestants with two dozen bricks each. Then thev shall push the barrows to Newbro's drug store, and on the sidewalk pile the bricks in two piles of a dozen bricks each. The winner is to receive the prize offered for the horse contest. There is no question but that the stunt in which Dr. Moore and Phil Trenary will engage will be watched with interest. It is said that bets will be posted m the local pool rooms. The five prizes offered for the best pony rigs which appeared in the matinee of August 5, and awarded to C. W. Ellingwood, J. Daum, Leona Mullin, Sarah Fried Ralph Emmerson and Mildred Mayo, will be exhibited in the Newbro drug store window until Saturday, after which they will be delivered to the winners. — Butte Miner. MATINEE AT PLEASANTON. A large crowd was at Pleasanton track Thanksjfiv- ing Day, and was greatly pleased with the short but excellent program of races gotten up by the local driving club. . The first race had three starters, Mr. S. Christian- son's black mare Regina Directum, Mr. Goulardt's Hal Welcome and Dr. McLaughlin's John O'Brien. The track was not fast, but the heats were all close to 2:30 and quite closely contested. Col. J. C. Kirk- patrick piloted the half sister to Directum 2:05% and won the second and third heats very handily, after Mr Goulardt had won the first heat with Hal Wel- come. Mr. Cram of Boston drove Dr. McLaughlin's trotter and landed him second in two heats, compell- ing Col. Kirkpatrick to display his best skill with the reins to keep his mare in front. In the dash of a half-mile for yearlings, Barney Simpson landed in front with Mr. James Coffin's handsome filly, Fritzie Scheff by Cassian, son of Mendocino. Joe Cuicello was second with Mr. Cof- fin's filly, Grace Zolock by Zolock, and John O'Keefe was third with his bay filly by Alta Vela. It would be difficult to find three finer looking yearlings than these handsome pacing fillies, and they made a nice race. A special feature of the day was a matched race between Mr. and Mrs. Vierra, won by Mrs. Vierra. Her masterly driving enabled her to win out by fully an eighth of a mile. Mr. Benj. M. Cram, a contractor of Boston, has come to San Francisco to reside, and has already contracted for the erection of several new buildings. Mr. Cram is a great road driver and enthusiastic over our winter climate. He visited Pleasanton on Thanksgiving Day and piloted Dr. McLaughlin's trot- ter, John O'Brien, in a race So well that he received many compliments. On Thanksgiving Day this year, Mr. A. O. Gott, owner of the leading jewelry establishment of the pretty town of Alameda, took the notion into his head that as he was the owner of four good horses, all from the same dam, he would enjoy a ride behind them hooked together. Two of these horses are by Diablo 2:09%, one by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, and the other by Altamont. Three are geldings and one a mare. Now, Mr. Gott is better than a raw hand when it comes to holding the reins behind one or two, but as there were four, he "passed it up," and went over to consult his neighbor and friend. Mr. John Thorns of the Lamson Cash Carrier Company, who resides across the street. Thorns used to drive stage "way down in Maine" when a boy some fif — no, twenty years ago, and nothing suits him better than getting the lines in his hands and tooling four horses in and out of all sorts of narrow and diffi- cult places, when he gets a day off from his busi- ness in San Francisco, which since the fire has re- quired the doubling up of his office and factory forces and working overtime. After a few minutes consultation Gott and Thorns "agreed on terms" and after visiting a few livery stables had sufficient harness together that would fit after a fashion, but not quite as well as harness used to fit "in Maine." The only vehicle they could find was a surry, but nothing daunted, they got the four trotters hitched up, although the driver "allowed" his seat was a little low. Mr. Gott's son (home for Thanksgiving dinner with a college chum from Stanford), was in- vited to take tue back seat with his friend on the condition that they would not give their college yell until the driver had "felt of his horses' mouths a little." There was room for one more, and Banker Chas. Neal (something of a reinsman himself) was invited to "get in with the two boys." Then Thorns cracked his whip and they were off. It was a beauti- ful day and the ride was thoroughly enjoyed, as the horses all acted well and trotted together in accord- ance with their blood and training. Few persons, no matter how many trotters they have bred, can hook up a four-in-hand of half-brothers and sisters that are as nicely mannered as these. Mr. Gott says he never enjoyed a ride so much, and Mr. Neal avers that Thorns has old Hank Monk and Clark Foss, of earlv California days, beaten a city block. He only forgot himself once. As they neared the Postoffice he reined the horses up and reached down under his seat as if feeling about for the mail-bag. He sud- denly straightened up, however, and popped his whip with the remark: "By cracky! I thought I was back in Maine on the old run," while the two youths united in a hearty "Rah, rah, rah, Stanford," in tribute to the Electioneer blood in the two Diablos. THANKSGIVING DAY AT FRESNO. An enjoyable card of harness and motor races was given at the Fair Grounds Thursday afternoon. The races divided honors with the football game as a holiday attraction. There was a very good attend- ance and the afternoon was just sharp enough to put mettle into the horses. The first race, best two-in-three, mile heats, was won by Dan Morris' Newport. The second race was easy for S. A. Jefferson's Wanderer, in straight heats, as was also the third for Awalt's Ardway. A curious incident is that in every race the best time was made in the last heat, which would seem to in- dicate that the horses had not been sufficiently warmed up. The schedule for the harness events follow: First race, two-in-three, mile heats — Newport, Morris, owner 1 2 1 Boliver, Z. R. Lowry, owner 2 1 2 Milton Gear, J. Depoister, owner 3 3 3 Time— 2:30%, 2:25, 2:21. Second race, two-in-three, mile heats — Wanderer, S. A. Jefferson, owner 1 1 Prince Almont, Barnett, owner 2 2 Andy, A. Carmen, owner 3 3 Time— 2:36%, 2:32. Third race, two-in-three, mile heats — Ardway, Awaits, owner 1 1 Gypsy Girl 2 3 Stella S., Mayo, owner 3 2 Minehaha, W. O. White, owner 4 4 Time— 2:43, 2:25. VETERINARY DEPARTMENT. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jackson's Napa Soda. Venable Valley, Ashcroft, B. C, Nov. 25. Breeder and Sportsman — I have a horse with a wart on his fore pastern joint. When I first no- ticed it he was coming a yearling. It is about the size of a twenty-five cent piece. He is now coming four years old. What is the quickest and best remedy to take it away? Please let me know in vour next issue and you will great oblige. Yours truly. B. F. ENGLISH. Answer — The skin should be cut around the wart, and the wart, with the piece of skin that it is at- tached to, removed with the knife. Apply any anti- septic dressing (such as one made by mixing a tea- spoonful of carbolic acid with a quart of water) to the parts. Cover with absorbent cotton and light bandage. Treat antiseptically in this way daily until healed. If the wart is merely cut off and its at- tachment left, it will grow again. It would be well to have a veterinary surgeon operate, for fear of injuring the joint or ligament. WM. F. EGAN. M. R. C. V. S. Saturday. December 8. 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN NEED OF GOOD STALLIONS. [Chicago Breeders Gazette] It would seem that the importers of good draft stallions need fear no cessation of the demand for many years to come. Even a short trip through any- one of the Central States will disclose the fact that if there are plenty of good breeding horses available the progeny born from year to year does not justify any such conclusion. At a matter of fact, the general horse stock of almost any given neighborhood in any one of the draft horse breeding States is inferior and cheap. An investigation of the receipts for a week at the Chicago market, or even for a single day. for that matter, will teach the investigator some lessons which will lead him to these conclusions: First, that there are few horses in the country that are breeding well or that the breeders do not understand the care of the youngsters; second, that an enormous number of scrub stallions must be at work and that the pro- geny gets scrub care; third, that there is a woful lack of uniformity even among the horses consigned by the shrewdest dealers, and lastly that the impres- sion made by the draft stallion is neither large nor deep. Causes for these conditions there must be and it should be remembered always that in the Chicago market we are looking at the tops selected by the most acute men of a very acute profession. To re- main in the business, no matter whether he is risk- ing his own money or that of some one else, the shipper of horses to the wholesale centers must know his business thoroughly and it is therefore plain that if he could buy better horses he would buy them, for there is always, in the present condition of the de- mand, less chance to lose money on a good one than there is on a poor one. It is plain then that the gen- eral horse stock of working age to be found in the cornbelt is a very ragged lot, and this may be verified at small expense by anyone who desires to learn the facts. In accounting for this condition we are forced to recollection of the hard times that laid heavy hand on the farmers between 1892 and 1900. During that period horses reached a very low price-level. Money was desperately scarce and interest had to be paid and bills fell due just as they had done before and just as they do now. If there was a horse to sell it went at the first opportunity. If there was a fine young mare in the lot and the dealer offered more for her than for some other she disappeared from the visible supply. This being kept up through the time described practically depleted the stock of draft mares on American farms. The older mares which had done good service in producing these de- sirable young things went the way of all flesh, and when the breeding industry began to revive there was only a rotten foundation of scrubs and plugs on which to raise the superstructure of another draft horse breeding industry. It is now borne in on us with crushing force how terrible a blow was dealt that industry during the period of depression immediately following the Co- lumbia Exposition. The work of grading up had to be begun all over again, but while in manner similar to the former start, with this difference; The demand had changed, requiring far larger horses than had sufficed to bring the top prices ten or fifteen years previously. The largest and best of the mares had for the most part gone out of the country altogether or into the cities. Only a very few remained, and it is to these few that the sprinkling of really heavy weight drafters now coming to market is due. We have not yet had time to raise up another genera- tion of producing draft-bred mares. Those that have been bred at an early age were mostly the get of in- ferior horses, for in the early days of this renaissance few good stallions were at the disposal of farmers. The advancing merit of the crops of foals and year- lings now coming on shows us that heart of grace has been taken and courage developed in spots and places at least to attack the problem in the proper manner. There has. however, been little continuity of effort, 'despite the inducements which high prices for geld- ings have held out to breeders. It is a positive shame and disgrace that so many good draft mares have been sold into bondage in the cities. Plenty of mares are sold each week in all the great distributing cen- ters. It is doubtful if there has been any diminu- tion relative or actual in the number of high-class marei"; thus sacrified of late years. This peculiarly suicidi. 1 condition may be, perhaps, accounted for in the wholly unwarranted diatribes of the daily press, ai:d in the frequent prognostication of motor perfection which would drive the horse into the dime museum as a curiosity as rare as the duck- billed platypus. Edison and his cobalt storage bat- tery and a dozen other bogies have been flaunted in the farmer's face with such regularity, and the unhorsing of the world has been predicted with such evident sincerity, that a real belief in the approach- • ing uslessness and valuelessness of the horse has. been engendered among many who either will not or can not think out for themselves the most simple problems which touch even the remotest confines of circles in which their own petty daily affairs do not move. It is hardly to be doubted that this predic- tion of a horseless world will continue — motor car makers are good advertisers and like that sort of thing — but if there is anything really in sight to warrant such doleful prophecy, The Gazette has failed to observe it and that too when aided by the magnifying influence of an experience dating back a quarter of a century. With such a hetrogeneous collection of mares to breed from on the farm and with the Quality so in- ferior it is perhaps too much to ask of any stallion that he should beget a uniform progeny. This busi- ness of asking the stallion to do it all is productive of uneven results at the best, not to speak of the generally low average of the merit inherent in his progeny. The main trouble about this part of the problem is that there is no ready way in which it may be altered for the better. Grading up by the retention of the best mares and the use of high-class stallions is a lengthy process at the shortest, but it is the only remedy we can prescribe in this case. There are times, however, when the use of a pal- liative is necessary and this is one of them. The more extended patronage of the good stallions now in the country and the distribution of more good ones to be similiarly patronized will give us a higher average of merit in the offerings of commercial drafters. But there is another angle to this matter. Every one of the importers is doing a good business. The breeders are not complaining. Their stallions are therefore finding their way into the siud. Many stallions are sold on time. Importers say that col- lections are good. Therefore, the men who buy the stallions are not going broke. It is possible that we are to learn from this that all the good stallions are obtaining a plentiful appreciation and having about all they can do in the stud. Granting that this is true, we must lay the blame even more heavily on the mares to which these stallions are bred, all of which brings us to the consideration of the in- fluence a high-class draft stallion may exert directly on the stock of a community. Figures are risky things to use when there are no accurate statistics to build on and those that follow are not to be taken as more than the estimates of the writer. There are 5.000,000 farms in the United States, more or less, according to the Government re- turns. It will be resonable to say that these farms will average three horses each and therefore must be about as many males as females among the young unbroken things on the farm. The cities get many geldings and for that reason it is to be supposed that there are more mares than geldings in farm teams. We may fairly then conclude that about 60 per cent of the farm workers are mares, which tells us that there are 9.000,000 mares on American farms. Supposing that 20 per cent or 1,800,000 of these are too young to breed, there must be 7,200,000 mares of reproducing age. Taking the old and the young together, the poorly patronized and those that are overburdened with service as they run throughout the country, the stal- lions will not average fifty mares apiece. Suppose that we say each horse gets forty-five mares. That would necessitate the use of 160,000 stallions and it is a safe statement that there never was a day when there were 160,000 good stallions alive in the whole world. Indisputable it is that only some 40,000 Percherons, 13,000 Clydesdales. 10,000 Shires and a few thousand each of the Belgians and the various coach breeds and Hackneys have been recorded in this country. Eliminating one-half of these as fe- males and figuring that no one-half of the males registered can now be alive and in the stud, we reach a very well defined and cogent reason why the gen- eral horse stock of the country runs largely to in- ferior sorts. But while this accounts for the conditions observ- able, it does not excuse anyone for not breeding good horses. While it is true that the importers and breeders are enjoying a large and profitable trade it is again safe to say that the residents of any farming district can buy a good draft stallion if they wish to do so. Just how far the trade might be expanded we do not know, for there is a limit to production in the old countries, and it is alleged that it has been practically reached in at least three of those from which drafters are imported. But. however this may be, the commercial vista ahead of the importers and breeders is rosy red with promise, for the compelling reason that, as the few, their prosperity will be built on the success of the many. TROTTERS AT THE HORSE SHOW. Last week was National Horse Show week at Madi- son Square Garden and was the center of equine in- terest throughout the country. Our readers will be particularly interested in the trotters. The trotting classes were larger than usual and competition in almost all classes was keen. Of course, interest centered particularly in the championship stallion class. This was won by Miss K_ L. Wilks' great three-year-old, Mograzia, which defeated Monarchal and Our Fortune, the latter win- ner of the same class last year. Mograzia won sec- ond in the championship last year aj(j lacked only age to make him invincible. Mograzia is by Mok . dam C'ongrazia, by Antevolo 2:19]^. second dam Blackwood Belle, the old-time trotter bj Trouble, son of Almont. He was shown by (fairy Stinson. who will train him next season and race him as a five-year-old. He showed extreme speed as a year- ling and has improved since. Miss Wilkes and her manager. James Witherill. wen- very much pleased over the victory. Monarchal, wlunor of the- red. is an eleven-year-old son of Chimes and LeonetU, by Almonarch. Monarchal is a previous National ' Show winner and this year took the blue in the class for stallions kept for service. In the Herd prize for stallions four of his get were entered. Sir Robbins, Medio and Mosby. The blue went to Horatio N. Bain's Sir Robbins. by Stamboul, dam Addie Lee II., by Electioneer, whose showing will long be remembered. The class for stallions kept for service brought out Monarchal. Medio, Cuculo. Algen. Nala. Norval King, Sir Robbins. Casmo and Lorenzo Hamlin petition in this class was very keen. It took the judges some time to decide whether to give the blue to Monarchal or Sir Robbins. Monarchal v. and Sir Robbins got the red. L. C. Kinney ol Dell, Neb., who showed N'orval King, was handicapped tie lack of a person to lead his stallion, and finally entered ring himself, and despite bis ad- vanced age. made a spirited showing with In lion. Norval King has won so many times in th.- West that his br© i to compete against the best. Lorenzo Hamlin a son ol D Devil and the famous Belle Hamlin, was second to I in beauty, bul did DOl like the turns. The class for thn old stallions was won easily by Mograzia. previously mentioned. The blue ribbon in the class for two-yeariold stal- lions went to Kentucky Todd (2) 2:ii% winner of the two-year-old division of this mucky Futurity. He is owned bj Miss '■.'■ i a Kpecl to have in him a formidable three-year-old Futurity candidate neil year. The foui b hoi i Rhythmic Bell, by Rhythmic 2:06%, from Cornelia Belle 2:10, made an excellent showing lor a big colt in a small ring, and with age and more training in the show ring will prove a blue ribbon winner. The classes for three-year-old fillies and two-year- old fillies, and yearlings of both sexes, brought oul as nice a lot of youngsters as the National Show has seen in several years. Horatio N. Bain of Poughkeepsie won blues in the last two mentioned classes with Francis Bain by Master Elect, and Al- cina Robbins II. by Sir Robbins. In the class for yearlings Hope Axworthy, owned by E. T. White of Syracuse, had the speed of the lot, but had to be content with red. This is the colt which made such a favorable impression at the New York State Fair last summer. The blue in the class for broodmares went to Kilia, a daughter of Kremlin. The second went to Sis Nutwood, a twenty-year-old daughter of Nutwood and Pilot Lady, by Pilot Jr. She is one of the few living mares from a daughter of Pilot Jr., and is in- bred to that horse through the dam of her sire. Sis Nutwood is owned by A. R. Gillis of Syracuse. By the time this paner is printed she will have been sold at the Old Glory sale. Some surprise was ex- pressed that the noted show mare. Rhea W., should have been given fourth place. King Axworthy won the blue ribbon in the driving class, open to trotters with records of 2:30 or bet- ter. He is owned by E. T. Bedford and made a great showing. Algen. by Allerton. winner of the red. made a great showing also, but was not so perfectly marked as the victor. One of the largest trotting classes of the week was the class for roadsters, and competition was close for all ribbons except the blue, which went to E. T. Stotesbury's Preferred, shown by George Webb. Pre- ferred also won the champion class for roadsters, and the class for roadsters and best appointed road gig. Preferred, as in previous shows, was unbeaten. The judges in the trotting classes during the .week were William Pollock of New York, Robert A. Fair- bairn of Westfield. N. J., and Mr. Theodore Fre- linghuysen of New York. — American Horse Breeder. TROTTING IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. ^Vay over in the Maritime Provinces they have a circuit of harness races during the summer, and the Agriculturist, printed in Summersite, gives the following account of it: The turf season of 1906 in the Maritime Provinces has been remarkable for extreme speed, with both the trotting and pacing records lowered. This latter was expected, with the number of fast pacers in the province, but the trotting record, which has stood for five years, now presents a list of the fastest records on Maritime Province tracks, as follows: Pacing. Fastest performer and fastest mare — Gloria, b. m. 2:10%. by Ethan Wilkes. F. P. Fox. Boston, 2:10%. Fastest gelding. Dr. Band. b. g. 2:15%. bv Ira Band. E. P. Fox. Boston. 2:15%. Fastest stallion and fastest new performer — King- borough, blk. h., by May King, L. D. Morton. Digby. Fastest .Maritime Province-bred — Rita M., by Israel, Wallace Cole, Chester, 2:17^. Trotting. Fastest performer and fastest gelding — Estill Boy. b. g.. by Potential, J. R. Cowans. Springhill. 2:16%. Fastest stallion — Bourbon T., b. h., by Bourbon Wilkes, John McCoy, Fredericton, 2:21. Fastest mare and fastest Province I. red — Ladv Tip, b. m.. by Israel. M. Hill, Sydney. 2:25%. The greatest winner of the year among the trot- ters was Regal Pandect of the Springhill Stables who, after being fourth in the first two races, wo'n the next six straight, obtaininj I of 2:22%, and winning $1,010. Another Springhill horse, Lady Bingen 2:14%, was also among the leading winners. She had four firsts, and a total of $995. Here is good news from San Jose. The Mercury of last Saturday said: San Jose Training and Driving Park Association held a meeting last night. A mm- mittee was appointed by the board of dii sisting of D. E. Nash, H. A. Spencer. C. A. Hall, to call on the business men for subscriptions. Sub- scriptions reported up to last night over ; Some who subscribed only small amounts their willingness that after the holidays thi materially increase their subscriptions. Do any of our readers know the nam- of the present owner of Sweitzer : i tary? We should be pleased in know it. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE OLD GLORY SALE. The annual Old Glory sale of light harness horses began Monday, November 26th, in Madison Square Garden, and. considering the quality of the stock offered on the first day, fair prices were realized. A bis crowd was in attendance afternoon and evening. Horsemen were on hand from all parts of this country and Europe, as the sale ranks as the most important of its kind in the world. Eleven hundred and twelve horses were sold to the highest bidder before the sale ended, including Sweet Marie 2:02, the queen of trotters, and a host of speedy trotters, pacers and show horses. Thomas W. Lawson has consigned all his stallions, broodmares and young ones trotting bred, and stallions, broodmares and young ones, bred for the show ring, from Dreamwold, and a better lot has rarely, if ever, been offered at a public or private sale. The big amphitheatre had undergone one of its many transformations. The pomp and glory and glit- tering display of the horse show had disappeared, and the show ring had been converted into a sales ring. The horse was still the center of attraction, however, and hundreds were there to look on with no thought of buying. The board walk of the horse show had been turned into a minature trotting track, on which the horses were shown at speed. This pro- vided plenty of entertainment, as it gave a touch of the circus and the plains, particularly when the horses were exhibited at the side of a saddle horse. The sale began with an offering of seven Arabian bred horses, but they were almost a drug on the market, and it was plain that the type is not popular in this country. Clay Kismet, a big, well furnished stallion, was knocked down for the paltry price of $120, when $1,000 had been looked for. The seven horses, in fact, sold for $1,315, which was only slightly more than what was considered the value of one. While the bidding was lively in the afternoon ses- sion, the prices did not run above three figures. Larabie Rose 2:14, which has a trial in 2:08 to her credit, attracted some attention by her clever way of going. She brought top price when W. Bruck of New York led her away for $900. At the evening session Sphinx S. 2:05% was in such demand that the price was carried to $4,400 before the fast pacer was sold to George W. Kelly. One hundred and seven horses were sold for $23,- 755, an average of $222 a head. Following are some of the principal sales: Nechos (trotter), blk. s., 7, by Allerton $ 320 Royal Allerton (pacer), br. h., 4, by Allerton. . 375 Quinn (trotter), b. h„ 9, by Suono 490 Baron Alfred (pacer), br. s., 7, by Baron Re- view 360 Lorenze Hamlin (trotter), blk. c, 7 — 575 Bonnie Lass (trotter), b. m., 8, by Cicerone. . . 310 Mosby (trotter), br. h., 8, by Allerton 400 Cola Mosby (trotter), ch. t, 3, by Mosby... 400 Adonis (trotter), b. g„ 5, by Mosby 385 Larabie Rose (trotter), b. m., 7, by Larabie the Great 900 Wabasseet trotter), rn. h., 5, by D. C 510 Merry Peals (trotter), b. m., 11, by Bow Bells 310 Hatteras (trotter), b. m., 9, by Wilkes Boy.. 360 Medio (trotter 2:29*), b. h., 16, by Pilot Medium 500 Almonarch II (trotter), b. s., 7, by Almonarch 300 Dorothy Green (trotter), b. m„ 5, by Wapeta. . 530 Kent (trotter 2:09%), ch. g., 11, by Wilkes Ward 350 Brigham Bell (trotter 2:15%), b. g., 11, by Bellman 315 Sphinx (pacer 2:05%), ch. g., — , by Sphinx.. 4,400 Spinky (trotter 2:18%), ch. g„ 8, by Alpha C. 650 Second Day. Whether attracted by the low prices of the opening day or by the greatly improved grade of stock to be offered in the second day of the Old Glory sale, there was at the Madison Square Garden Tuesday the big- gest crowd of horsemen that has been seen at a simi- lar event for a long time. During the afternoon and evening the ring was at all times crowded to the limit of its capacity, while the arena seats and even the balconies were liberally patronized. While the stellar attractions of the offerings are still to come, there were two especially notable con- signments disposed of Tuesday, as well as several single horses of note. The most conspicuous was that of Hal Direct, the most promising son of Direct Hal, the invincible, winner of $25,000 in thirteen races in 1902, with notable get to his credit. The first bid for the horse was made by T. W. 'Quinn of Glen Cove, who offered $4,000, but was im- mediately topped by Fred Secord of Galesburg, 111. The bids mounted $200 at a time between the two :unti1 Myron McHenry, the famous driver, offered :$5,000, and immediately after Fred Smythe, manager for Lotta Crabtree, the former actress, and for J. A. "Crabtree of Boston, got into the game. These two Tan it up between them until the black was finally knocked down to Smythe for $6,900, and he will be a member of the Crabtree stable next year. Next to Ha1 Direct the best price of the day was $2,100. paid for Lord Roberts 2:07%, son of Arion and Nancy Hanks, owned by W. W. Simpson of the Empire City Stock Farm at Cuba, N. Y. There were forty-two head, the product of the stud, sold, and they brought a total of $15,920, an average of $S79. The other notable consignment was from Jacob Ruppert of Poughkeepsie, who sent down fourteen wis and daughters of Oakland Baron, and some other > otable horses, The seventeen horses brought $5,695, an average of $336, with Amanda Baron, a three- year-old bay filly, bringing the top price, $735. The product of the day's sale was $44,170 for 117 head, an average of $378. For the two days the total proceeds were $67,925 for 227 head, an average of $299.21. The notable prices of the day were: The Coal Black Lady, record 2:20%, blk. m., 1896. by Coastman $ 335 Sadie Smith, record (1906) 2:28%, br. m., 1899, by Inter Alia 360 Carmino, record (1906) 2:27%, b. g., 1901, by Bellini 370 The Climax, b. g„ 1904, by The Beau Ideal.. 335 Pearl Chimes, blk. f., 1902, by Chimes 310 King Echo. ch. s.. 1901, by Metellas 330 Leonard McKinney, br. h., 1901, by McKinney- Leonor, by Dashwood; F. H. West, Saratoga, N. Y 800 Anita McKinney, br. f., 1904, by McKinney- Anita, by Baron Wilkes; F. J. Nolan, Sara- toga, N. Y 700 Amazing, b. 1, 1903, by McKinney-El Mae, by Electricity; S. H. Knox, Buffalo, N. Y 800 Amazer, br. c, 1904, by McKinney-Ohm, by Orangelander; F. J. Nolan, Saratoga, N. Y. . . 235 Trotty, br. a, 1905, by McKinney-Nominette, by Nominee; Al Thomas, Benson, Neb 1,000 Dervaldo, b. g., 1902, by The Tramp 2,100 Bambrino, b. g., 1902, by John R. Gentry 900 Gentry's Star, b. f., 1902, by John R. Gentry.. 1,300 Gently, br. g., 1902, by John R. Gentry 550 Surety Bond, b. f., 1904, by The Bondman 1,025 Bay Wreath, ch. c, 1905. by Cresceus 635 Crescello, br. c, 1905, by Cresceus-Derby Princess, by Charles Derby 400 Sunnybrook, br. f., 1904, by South 325 Statene, b. g., 1903, by Stately-Cloverene, by Direct; L. A. Paterson, Carbondale, Pa.... 300 Generalissimo, b. c, 1904, by The Director General 360 Prince of Delhi, br. c, 1904, by Prince of India 375 The Black Prince, blk. c, 1904, by Prince of India 330 Kitty Mac, record (1906) 2:19%, blk. m., 1900 by Direct 5=75 Babe Allerton, record 2:17%, b, m„ 1898, by Allerton 675 Lady Iona, record (1906) 2:17%, b. m., 1900, by Ondale 500 St. Paul, record 2:16%, b. g., by Norval-Sister Pauline, by Wilkes Boy; R. H. Graham, New York 700 The Dutchman, b. g., 1895, by Winks-Lady Pepper, by Onward; Al Thomas, Benson, Neb 395 Mona B., record 2:25%, br. m., 1897, by Gossip D 300 Hal Direct, blk. h., 1901, by Direct Hal 6,900 Grace Hickson, record (2) 2:20%, b. f., 1903, by Prodigal 500 Mary V. M., b. m., 1903, by Adbell 575 Alice Gibson, b. m., 1901, by King's Counsel- Belle Counsel, b. m., 1901, by King's Counsel 870 Favorite Baron, record (3) 2:28%, b. c, 1903, by Oakland Baron 350 Baron Simmons, b. c, 1903, by Oakland Baron 460 Baron Alfonso, record (3) 2:25%, br. c, 1903, by Oakland Baron 485 Baroness Galta, b. f., 1903, by Oakland Baron 300 Star Baron, record (4) 2:20%, br. c, 1902, by Oakland Baron 450 Amanda Baron, b. f., 1903, by Oakland Baron 735 The Hibibi, blk. f., 1903, by Oakland Baron 300 Oakland Sun, b. c, 1903, by Oakland Baron.. 600 Ninety-three Baron, record (3) 2:20%, by Oak- land Baron 400 Third Day. The sale for $21,000 of the famous stallion Ax- worthy 2:15%, the sire of some of the best young trotters of recent years, was the chief event of the third day of the Old Glory sale at Madison Square Garden Wednesday. The horse headed the consignment of John H. Shultz, proprietor of Shultzhurst Farm, which in- cluded about sixty head. Axworthy has been the premier stallion of the farm for many years, and horsemen were surprised when he was entered in the sale. As a rule, when making consignments Mr. Shultz gives no reasons, but in this case it has been understood for some time that he intends to put Ax- worthy's son, Guy Axworthy, which took a race rec- ord of 2:08% at the Lexington meeting, at the head of the stud. The Garden was packed when the great stallion was brought before the auctioneer about 2 o'clock. During the entire forenoon horsemen were busy guessing the amount that would be bid for the horse. His most enthusiastic admirers thought $15,000 about the limit, and the surprise was great when A. J. Keating of New York made the first bid of $8,000, which in less than a minute was carried up to $13,000 by several bidders. At that figure all dropped out except Thornton Moore, a youth from Lexington, and William Simp- son of New York, proprietor of the Empire City Stud and owner of the stallion McKinney. The bidding did not come very fast, but Auctioneer Bain had judged his customers right and knew that the price would go higher. A few bids were made at increases of $100, and then the contenders jumped at the rate of $500. The Kentuckian made his last bid at $20,600, which Mr. Simpson raised to $21,000, and Mr. Moore left the ring. That the New Yorker would have bought Ax- worthy at any price was shown by the fact that as soon as the stallion was knocked down to him he pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket, on which the following had been written the night before: "To the Breeding Public — After to-morrow Axworthy will [Saturday, December 8, 1906. divide honors with McKinney at the Empire City Farms, Cuba, N. Y." Young Moore, the contending bidder, is the young- est man ever seen in a sale ring as a bidder for such an important horse as Axworthy, and was much ap- plauded for his gameness. He has just attained his majority and has inherited a farm of 700 acres in the heart of the best bluegrass country, where he intends to establish a trotting stud, already having a number of high-class broodmares. He is the son of the man who bred and raised the famous sallion Baron Wilkes and others noted in breeding annals. The attendance at the sale was large and the gen- eral average of the bids nearly double that of the opening day. The best consignment for the day was the Axworthys, which averaged a shade better than $750. The sales of the day reached a total of $66,770, making an average of $530 for the 126 horses sold, and a grand total for the three days of $134,695. The principal sales were: Belle Regent, ch. m., 1898, by Prince Regent$ 380 Final Direction, blk. c, 1904, by Direct Hal.. 600 Pilot Star, ch. c, 1904, by Peter the Great 360 Lord Roberts, record (1906) 2:07%, b. h., 1900 by Arion-Nancy Hanks, by Happy Medium; W. H. Reid, New York 2.200 Bay colt, 1905, by Bingen 300 Bay filly, 1905, by Bingen 300 Forceful, b. g., 1902, by May King 410 Axworthy, record (2) 2:28%, (3) 2:15%, ch. s., 1892, by Axtell-Marguerite, by Kentucky Prince; Wm. Simpson, Empire Farms, Cuba, N. Y 21,000 Muriel Worthy, ch. f., 1904, by Axworthy... 310 Ward Axworthy, b. c, 1904, by Axworthy 360 Sidney Axworthy, b. c, 1905, by Axworthy . . 300 Captain Axworthy, b. c, 1904, by Axworthy . . 380 Bon Axworthy, b. c, 1904, by Axworthy 345 Colonel Axworthy, ch. c, 1904, by Axworthy. . 500 Ella Worthy, ch. f., 1904, by Axworthy 500 Etta Worthy, record (2) 2:26, b. f., by Ax- worthy 1,300 Gertie Worthy, g. f„ 1905, by Axworthy 500 Bertie Worthy, ch. f., 1905, by Axworthy 350 Rosey Worthy, r. f., 1905, by Axworthy 300 Delia Worthy, ch. f., 1905, by Axworthy 1,250 Bunker Axworthy, ch.c ., 1904, by Axworthy.. 510 Bale Axworthy, ch. c, 1903, by Axworthy 300 Bertha Worthy, (2) 2:27%, ch. f., 1904, by Ax- worthy-Bertha Derby, by Charles Derby; E. Baker, East Aurora, N. Y 635 Vonia Worthy, (3) 2:22%, ch. m., 1901, by Axworthy 500 Maggie Worthy, (3) 2:2fl, b. f., 1903, by Ax- worthy 345 Miss Lou, record 2:20%, b. m., 1900, by Ax- worthy 405 Worthy Cord, b. c, by Silk Cord 1,450 Mile. Modiste, br. f., 1904, by Baronmore 375 Lena N. 2:05%. b. m„ 1890, by Sidney-Miss Helen, by Gen. Benton; A. B. Scott, Port Huron. Mich 300 Bellewood A. 2:07%, br. m., 1S93, by Bow Bells 350 Rose Croix 2:11%, rn. m., 1893, by Jay Bird.. G25 Nell Gwynne II. 2:10%, gr. m., 1893, by Al- cryon 435 Laurels 2:13, b. m., 1895, by Prodigal 1,100 Pasonte 2:13, b. m., 1893, by Palo Alto 400 Octavia 2:18%, br. m., 1891, by Baron Wilkes. 475 Maggie McDowell 2:21%, b. m., 1887, by Sidney 350 Farewell Bunker, ch. m.. 1896, by Mambrino.. 900 King's Rose, b. m., 1899, by Mambrino King. . 550 Lady Baron, r. f., 1903, by Baron Review 625 Mapeletta, b. m., 1896, by Onward 525 Rosoro Prince, b. m., 1900, by Dexter Prince. . 510 The Seamstress, b. m., 1897, by Mambrino King 385 Unexpected L., b. rn., 1904, by Mambrino King 470 Golden Seal 2:19%, br. or b. m„ 1899, by Golden Slope 500 Rita E. (3) 2:15%, ch. m., 1896, by Ashland Wilkes 305 May Hathaway, record (1905) 2:11%, b. m., 1899, by Anderson Wilkes 575 Father's Pet, record (1906) 2:21, b. m„ 1900, by Jeffrey 315 Hal Direct, br. c, 1904, by Direct 300 Harry Saxton 2:22%, blk. g., 1895, by Gambetta Wilkes 300 Grace A. 2:12%. ch. m., 1899, by Anderson 1,500 Director Joe 2:09%, blk. h., 1S97, by Director 500 Borelli, b. h., 1902, by Boreal 400 Sideview Belle, b. m., 1900, by Electric Bell.. 585 Marv Patron, b. m., 1901, by Endrino 700 Daisy Loekheart, b. m., 1902, by Lockheart. . 275 Telia Margrave 2:23%, b. m., 1900, by Mar- grave "00 Dr. McGannon 2:16% (half-mile track), ch. g., 1898, by King Pilot 430 Dreamwold Protagonist, br. s., 1902, by Prodi- gal 300 Mae Watson, ch. m., 1901, by The Conqueror. . 360 Vendora 2:14%, br. m., 1896, by Vendor 300 Dan 2:17%, blk. g., 1895, by Superior 1,100 Ramona M. 2:14, br. m., 1899, by Bermuda.. 700 Ben F., record (1905) 2:07%, b. g., 1893, by Bradtmoor-Carolla, by Steinway; Geo. Emery, Philadelphia, Pa 500 Lulu Burns 2:18% (half-mile track), b. m., 1897, by Bobby Burns-Lulu, by Egmont; John Roberts, New York 925 Fourth Day. By the purchase of Sweet Marie for $14,000 by George M. Webb of Philadelphia at the Old Glory sale in Madison Square Garden Thanksgiving night, the Quaker City becomes the home of the fastest trotting race mare, as well as the fastest trotting race gelding, Wentworth, in the world. When Sweet Marie was brought into the ring the Saturday, December 8. 1906.] Garde» was packed with the largest crowd ever seen at a horse sale. The ring was so crowded that the mare could not be jogged by her trainer, A. P. Mc Donald, although she was shown in harness. Around the auctioneer's stand at the time were prominent buyers, and the prospects for an • contest were very bright, but when Auctioneer Bain asked for bids, none of those who were supposed to be bidders responded. A. J. Welch of Hartford made the first bid of $10,000, which was raised $1,000 by II. J. Dagnon of the contracting firm of New York and Cleveland. George M. Webb of Phila- delphia, went $1,000 better, and after a lull Mr. Gag- non raised it another $1,000. The Philadelphian re- sponded quickly with a raise of another thousand, and although the auctioneer put forth his best ef- forts there was no response and the great trotting mare of the harness turf became Webb's property for $14,000. Early during the day it was a common talk that Mr. Webb, representing the amateur driver and show man, E. T. Stotesbury, would be a bidder him- self for Sweet Marie, and it was also reported lhat if the mare became his property he would become a member of the local driving club and enter her in the Cleveland Inter-City matinee for the gold cup contest. There seemed to be some foundation for the re- port, and naturally the large gathering of local ama- teurs were greatly pleased by the result. During the sale, standing by the side of the auctioneer, was William Garland of Los Angeles, the owner of Sweet Marie, but only a few were aware of his presence. While the mare is a great trotter and a champion, yet few believed she would bring even $14,000, con- sequently the price, in the opinion of horsemen, was her full value. Throughout the day and evening the ring pre- sented a lively appearance, the bidding being spirited and the prices realized very satisfactory. Perhaps the most interesting bidding of the day was for the possession of the California-bred Bril- liant Girl 2:0S%, the champion green trotter of the year, in which the American buyers were put to flight by two foreigners. Dave G. McHonald of Pittsburg had a lively tilt with the Moscow horseman, Greogoire Ouchroff up to $5,000. when he left the ring and the contest was taken up by an Austrian buyer, who gave way to the Russian when the latter's bid reached $6,000. Acting for a foreign buyer, Tom Sharkey bid up $4,000 on another California-bred one. Tuna 2:08%, but the mare went to a Detroit buyer at $4,500. Just before Sweet Marie was brought into the ring Miss Lotta Crabtree was noticed near the auctioneer's stand, accompanied by her stable man- ager, Frank Smith, and John Splan. Her presence aroused much curiosity and many wondered whether she was to be a bidder. It was rumored that she was to be quite an ex- tensive buyer at the end of the sale, her purchases being confined mostly to mares for breeding pur- poses. The bargain hunters were, of course, present, and several made quite lucky strikes, among them being Arthur Lape, the local amateur, who obtained Silver Ore. a trotter with a mark of 2:16. but which has shown a trial under the watch in 2:0S%. The horse became his property at $475. Last spring an offer of ten times that price was refused. William Kelly's two famous trotters. Oro 2:05%, the season's champion trotting gelding, and Norman B. 2:06% were sold for $2,400 and $2,000, respec- tively, to Samuel McMillan, who will drive them as a team. The day's sale in the total and general average broke all records for Thanksgiving Day. with the exception of last year, when the Billings consign- ment and other noted horses were sold. The sales reached a total of $113,915 for 108 head, or an average of $1,055. This makes a total for the four days of $250,335. Following are the horses sold during the day at $500 or more: Our King. 37642, pacer, b. s., by May King..$ 1,300 Country Boy 2:16%, pacer, b. g., by Allie Wilkes 900 Red Bird 2:06%, pacer, b. s., by Chestnut Bird 925 Dupuytren 2:13%. trotter, br. s., by Wilkes Boy 685 Lucky Buck 2:12%, pacer, b. g.. by Buck Wood- nut 1.000 Copper Coin 2:26%. trotter, b. s.. by Prodigal 625 Locanda. 30312, 2:02, pacer, b. s., by Allerton 4,000 Deloree 2:09%, trotter, b. m„ by Delmarch.. 4,500 Dr. Chase 2:10%, trotter, ch. g.. by Diettic. . 1,050 Reliance 2:08%, pacer, b. g.. by Queechy... 700 Totara 2:09% 5. trotter, b. m.. by Bingen ." ! Fifth Day. There was nothing of a sensational nature at the Old Glory sale Friday. The attendance was much better, however, than on the fifth day of former slaes, and the bidding quite lively after the exciting events of Thanksgiving Day. The highest price for the day was $2,150, which Van Wicwevoort Crommelin of Holland paid for the ten-year-old stallion Fleetwood S. (4) 2:13%. by Elyria, and out of the great broodmare Schaibles by Bobbite. son of Blue Bull. 75. Several of the horses sold over the $1,000 mark, but the general prices were not as high as the breed- ing, individality and showing of the horses should have commanded. The bidding showed that the num- ber of buyers was perhaps larger Friday than during the first three days, yet apparently the great majority of them stopped their bids at a point where a horse passes the "bargain" stage. The average for the day was higher than that of the first two days. 113 horses selling for a total of THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN' $41,005, or an average of $361 per head. This brings the grand total for the five days to $291,340. which compares most favorably with the first five days of the most successful sale of former years. The nature of the offerings for Saturday was such that the totals for the week will lower all former records. The following are some sales of the day at $500 and above: Col. Mosby, 33351, pacer, by Bingen $ 600 Snapshot 2:08%, pacer, b. g., by Legend.... 635 Paying Chimes, trotter, b. c, Chimes 575 Fleetwood S. 2:13%, ch. s.. by Elyria 2,150 Birdena 2:21%, trotter, b. m., by Elyria 1,100 King Elyria. trotter, ch. s.. by Elyria 500 Sportman, trotter, b. g., by Patron 1.240 Crown Prince 2:17%. ch. g., by Oil Prince .. 600 Japan, pacer, br. g.. by Woodline Analine... 500 Harry Gayton Jr.. trotter, by Harry Gayton.. 1,500 Bells Early, pacer, b. c, by Masconomo . . . . 900 Miss Nomo. trotter, b. f., by Masconomo .... 875 Brilliant Girl 2:08%, b. m.. by Jas Madison- Brilliantshine 6.000 Tuna 2:08%. b. m.. by Jas. Madison-Ituna 4.500 Margrave 2:15%. rn. s., by Baron Wilkes 8,700 Marcia 2:08%, b. m.. by Margrave 1.500 Adele Margrave 2:29%. by Margrave 1,075 Prince McKinney, blk. c, 2, by McKinney 6,000 Chelsea Baron, b. c, 2, by Oakland Baron.... 1,625 Pleasant Thought 2:10%. by Prodigal 5,000 Morone 2:08%, blk. g., by Cicerone 2,050 Billy H. 2: 10%, by Knight 1.550 Billy Cole 2:07%. by Romancer 1.950 Oro 2:05%. blk. g., by Little Corporal 2.400 Norman B. 2:06%, by Phallas 2,000 Mack Mack 2 : 08, by McKinney 2,000 MOLASSES FOR HORSES. SMATHERS WINS OUT. The following is the press dispatch from New York in regard to the celebrated Lou Dillon case: New York, December 5. — The Memphis gold cup dispute was officially ended to-night, when the board of review of the National Trotting Association de- cided that the trophy had been won on merit and dismissed the charges against E. E. Smathers. The case, which was taken up by the board at a continuation of its winter meeting to-day grew out of the drugging of Lou Dillon at the Memphis, Tenn., meeting in October, 1904. Smathers, who owned Major Delmar and drove him in the race, was charged with having been cognizant of ill treatment of C. K. G. Billings' mare, which resulted in the latter's utter failure to show form in the race and the winning of the $5,000 gold cup by Major Delmar. George W. Spear was the most damaging witness against Smathers to-day. He swore that Smathers had requested him to open negotiations with Saun- ders as to whether Lou Dillon could not be "fixed." Spear said that Saunders offered to do the job for $10,000. but Smathers thought that too much and told him to drop it. The defense immediately pro- duced witnesses who declared that Spears' character is bad. At the conclusion of the hearing, John S. Wise, counsel for Smathers, made a bitter arraignment of the men who had made the charges against his client, mentioning particularly C. K. G. Billings, owner of Lou Dillon, and Murray Howe, secretary of the Memphis Trotting Association. "I feel that we have suffered long and patiently and bitterly." said Mr. Wise. "The charges are ab- solutely unsustained. And as to Billings and Howe — that is a matter for further development, which later we will take under consideration." "Columbus," of the Western Horseman, writes as follows: While McKinney is a wonderful sire of speed, it now looks as though his son, Zombro 2:11. would become a greater sire of speed. This horse Zombro was not only a great colt trotter, but a fine looking horse, and he comes by the latter quality quite naturally, as McKinney was out of a daughter of Governor Sprague, one of the greatest trotters ever raced, a horse that attracted attention every time he was shown to halter or in harness. And again, the dam of Zombro was sired by Almont Lightning, a son of Almont 33, who once upon a time, defeated the mighty Mambrino King in the show ring. The inheritance of Zombro is of the right character, inasmuch as it represents not only fertile lines of speed, and speed production, but lines noted for the more endearing qualities pos- sessed by the light harness horse. There is no use talking, there are other things aside from extreme speed to attract men to the harness horse, and if such a condition did not exist the breeding of such horses would "wink out" pretty shortly. Given no other outlet than the race track for the trotting- bred horse, and how long do you suppose the breed- ing industry would continue? The fact that the trotting-bred horse does possess other valuable char- acteristics is the one saving feature connected with his breeding, growth and education. Many a trotter, with a fast record, is valueless except for a short campaign, and more often that campaign is far from profitable. Many another trotter, never developed sufficiently to warrant racing, is highly prized for years by the fortunate owner. The cheerful, willing, pleasing road horse is an animal that satisfies an owner, and where will such horses be found outside the American trotting-bred family horses? The stylish, good acting carriage horse, with sufficient size and speed to draw a carriage faster than "a snail's pace," and with sufficient class to attract the attention of all lovers of domesticated animals, is an animal worth owning and one that never lacks for buyers. Do you find such horses outside the trotting-bred families? Scientific tests in substituting molasses for oats and other cereals in feeding horses have yielded sur- prising results. It is now definitely established that as a horse diet there is magic in molasses. With this syrup on his bill of fare the horse rapidly takes on solid weight, develops prodigiously in muscular energy, grows a glossy coat and enjoys uninterrupted health. For these animals, therefore, molasses is declared to be both a tonic and health food. In ad- dition to the many desirable results, a molasses diet reduces the cost of horse maintenance 25 per cent. For scientific experimentation two abject and un- thrifty animals were selected. One weighed 900 pounds and the other 940 pounds. No preparation was made for the sudden change of diet, but in place of the usual allowance of hay and oats the horses were given three times a day one quart of molasses diluted with three quarts of water and mixed with five pounds of cut hay. A marvelous improvement in the animals resulted. In two weeks one gained 40 pounds in weight and the other 45. In four weeks from the beginning of the molasses diet horse No. 1 gained 95 pounds and horse No. 2. 102 pounds. Both of these horses were shedding their coats, and after six weeks of molasses regime their new coats were glossy and luxuriant. Horse No. 1 at the end of that period weighed 1,075 pounds and No. 2. 1.086 pounds. All symptoms of decrepitude disap- peared. At the termination of the six weeks' experi- ment the animals could not be recognized as the forlorn creatures with which the tests had been be- gun. In place of those jaded specimens there were led forth from the stables two fine horses, the scien- tists describing them to be "full of play, life and en- ergy." The animals were afterwards employed pro- fitably for city work. These and such like tests are extending the use of molasses as a food for horses. Firms employing many horses in the hardest kind of contract and truck work are discovering that the animals will per- form more service and remain in better condition on a diet of molasses than when fed the choicest and most liberal allowance of cereals. In the United States Artilery Corps there are enthusiastic cham- pions of molasses as a horse diet, and horses in the armies of France. Germany and Austria are be- ing fed on molasses with very satisfactory results. Quite recently tests have been conducted to de- termine what efficiency molasses might have in restoring invalid horses to health. A gelding greatly reduced as the result of a severe accident, and a lame and ailing truck horse were selected. At the be- ginning of the experiments the gelding weighed 1.250 pounds and the truck horse 1.140 pounds. Fed on a diet chiefly consisting of molasses, the invalid horses improved with marked rapidity. In fifteen days the gelding weighed 1.320 pounds, having gained 70 pounds. In that same period the sick truck horse gained 60 pounds. The total gain of the gelding in one month was 200 pounds and of the truck horse 110 pounds. The conclusion that eminent specialists have ar- rived at is that good molasses is not only a fattening and energy-producing diet for horses, but that in many cases it will restore ailing animals to health. — American Cultivator. VALUABLE HORSES INJURED. As the result of a wreck of a Santa Fe freight train at Casino Station. New Mexico. November 20th, seven valuable horses belonging to Walter Budworth and Charles Coe of Las Vegas are injured so that they will probably never race again. The horses reached Albuquerque Wednesday morn- ing in charge of Budworth. who had had them in Phoenix for the races during the Arizona Territorial Fair. They were on the way back to winter quar- ters in Las Vegas when the wreck occurred. Every animal in the car was injured and two of them when finally extricated from the wreck were unable to stand and had to be carried into the car in which they were brought to Albuquerque. The horses are McKinley. Quaint and Sirock. run- ners, and Billy Thornwood. Maud Salisbury, Dennis T. and Monkey Mack, pacers. When the horses reached Albuquerque they were taken from the car at once and veterinarians secured. Quaint and Sirock. runners, are both injured past repair so far as track work is concerned and all of the horses are badly bruised, scratched and strained so that it is impossible to tell how they will come out after the injuries have healed. The Las Vegas horses were coming through from Phoenix as the last car of a fast train. At Ash Fork the horse car was put in on the fast train at the end with only the caboose behind. At Casino, a siding just out of Ash Fork, the freight train went in to let a passenger train go by. The switch was not proberly turned and the passenger train crashed in- to the rear end of the freight. Fortunately the pas- senger train had slowed down else the ruin would have been terrible. As it was. the caboose was shoved half way through the horse car. Both cars were reduced to ruins and one horse. Sirock. was shunted out through the roof of the wrecked car. Quaint was later taken out through the roof of the car. All of the horses were thrown down and caught among the wreckage, adding to their injuries by their struggles to escape. One trainman severely, but not fatally injured. When the wreckage was cleared BUI get the animals out it was found that runners could not stand, while the rest we injured. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December S, 1906. Nova Scotia exemptions are made in favor of mem- bers of the Army and Navy temporarily stationed in the State or Province. The exemptions from resident licenses, except those in Idaho. Michigan, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming, relate to hunting on one's own premi- ;i the township of residence (Indiana), and in loimty residence (Minnesota and Nebraska). iug formerly extended the privilege of hunting in one's own county without license but recently withdrew it. Members of hunting clubs are placed on the same basis as landowners under the law of Kansas, but in Illinois are required to take out the regular li- censes, as the exemption applies only to owners of farms, and under a decision of the Supreme Court (Cummings vs. People), preserves belonging to clubs are not considered farms in the meaning of the license law. The Province of Quebec permits members of fish and game clubs incorporated in the Province to obtain licenses at $10 instead of $25. Maryland and Virginia permit guests of landowners to hunt without license under certain conditions, but this privilege has been carried so far in some of the counties of Maryland that invitations are ob- tained instead of licenses. A similar permission for five days was allowed by the Northwest Territories of Canada during the five years from 2S93 to 2S9S, but since then a special $1 license has been charged for such privileges. An exemption in favor of non-resident landowners was formerly incorporated in the law of Pennsyl- vania, but was abandoned in 1903. after two years' trial, as it was found that the purchase of a small piece of land at a nominal figure furnished a means of evading the requirement of a non-resident license. For a number of years Quebec permitted residents of Ontario to hunt without licenses, from 1901 to 1903 Washington extended the same privilege to residents of Oregon and Idaho, and since 1902 Wash- ington county, Maryland, has exempted residents of Maryland and the District of Columbia. The exemptions under the various laws have been arranged for convenience of reference as follows: From non-resident licenses: Colorado — Owners of farms or grazing lands hunting on their own premises. Kansas — Owners and occupants of land and members of hunting clubs hunting on their premises. Maryland — Guests of landowners in all counties ex- cept Allegany, Caroline, Dorchester, Garrett, Kent. Tal- bot and Worcester. Mississippi — Landowners on their own lands and their relatives and friends on such lands. Montana — United States soldiers stationed at a post or fort in the State are entitled to resident licenses New Hampshire — Owners of real estate to the value of $500. New Jersey — Owners of freehold estates who reside thereon a part of each year, and their sons. New York — Owners of real estate upon which all taxes are paid. North Dakota — Non-residents owning or cultivating a quarter section of land may take out resident licenses in the county in which the land is situated. Oregon — Landowners and members of their families hunting on their own premises. South Carolina — Persons hunting on lands owned or leased by them. Tennessee— Landowners wro pay $100 in taxes. Virginia— Non-resident children of resident landown- ers and guests hunting on lands of their parents or host and accompanied by host, providing host receives no compensation directly or indirectly from such guests West Virginia— Fee-simple landowners hunting on their own property. tn3^°/n^&TTU?itfd States soldiers or sailors if elec- no?t ?n th6 Km,ted States and stationed one year at a P b 1" I % ?tat? are entlt'ed to resident licenses. mR ^,tl?|,.,P0l.umbia— Members of army, navy, or Cana- uian militia in active service edNnn"7hT™?n,-V0Tfrsof British war shiPs station- ed on the coast for fisheries protection may obtain free licenses good for six weeks nl£0wi, Scotia— Former residents in government em- Plof who are members of the Game Protection Society exempt; non-resident landowners paving $20 or more r."1!'™" /nti"ed to license without paymenT or ™ mh°! f S 1 !™L5 ™T. stati»»a "> Province if members of Game Society are exempt. Quebec — Members of fish and the Province may obtain licenses at'reduee'a'Vates 4 by Echo; second dam sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- This is one of the largest, handsomest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beauti- ful bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price $275. Cheap for the money. Address SACRAMENTO STOCK FABM, 513 Devisadero St., San Francisco. FOB SALE. A gelding full 16 hands by Bentnn Boy 2:16. out of a mare by Billy Mat- thews, son of Geo. M. Patchen Jr., sec- ond dam by Williamson's Belmont. This horse must be seen to be appreciated. Roads altogether at the trot, and will i i:30 gait at that way of going. Has been a m i le in 2:17, pacing. No straps or boots. Perfect acting hnrse everywhere, single or double. City broke and safe. Address W. A. MACK, Salinas, Cal. TOFFY 2:10 FOB SALE. No boots or straps; 15.2 hands; very handsome chestnut gelding; guaranteed sound; city broke and safe for a lady. Is ready to show you extreme speed at any time. If you want to ride in front on the speedway or safely about town, write to C. WHITEHEAD, Salinas, Cal. GREAT MABE FOB SALE. i 7 years old.) Lady Shamrock 2:14V2 by Grover Clay. She is a beautiful bay in color, weighs about 1,000 pounds; sound; gentle, and can be driven by a lady with perfect safety. The first time she started in a race was at Woodland this year, where she paced a dead heat with Sir John S. in 2:14. She is a good prospect for 1907 and will be sold at a reasonable figure. For further particulars address ALFBED ABDALE, San Fablo, Cal. FUTUBITY CANDIDATE FOB SALE. Handsome Bay Filly, two years old, entered in Brteders' Futurity Stakes ($7,000 guaranteed) and in the Crowley Stake, fully paid up. With three months" work, including breaking, this filly paced quarters in 34 seconds. She is large and strong for her age and a first-class prospect. Sired by John A. 2:12%. dam Fidelity by Falrose. second dam Mischief by Brown Jug. third dam Flora by Ford's Belmont, fourth dam by Williamson's Belmont. For price and fiirt her particulars address BBEEDEB and SFOBTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. FOB SALE. Sidney stallion beautiful bay in color, heavy mane and tail, stands 16 hands and weighs 1200. His dam was by Echo. He has an elegant disposition. Is a sure foal getter. His colts are note! for their style, finish and speed. This will make a splendid horse from which to sire good, useful, stylish stock. Will be sold at a bargain as owner has no time to devote to the care of a stal- lion. For price and further particulars address "H." this office. FAST GBEEN FACEB FOB SALE. Lillian Zolock, black filly, sired by Zolock 2:05 Vi. four years old, 15.3 hands and weighs 940 pounds. Has been worked and was second to Paul D. Kelly, second heat in 2:14V. has made a mile in "14H a half in 1:04% and a quarter in 30 seconds, driven by Chas. Micken. Her first dam is Lillian Welborn by St. Vincent 2:13%; second dam Baroness Belle by Wake Bell; third dam Lady Ethel by Baron Wilkes; fourth dam Princess Ethel by Volunteer; fifth dam Black Bess by Stockbridge Chief. She is fast and good headed, and will make iod race mare. For reference about ■;peed. I refer to Henry Delaney. trainer. Los Angeles. Photo on applica- tion. For further particulars apply to 0Wnei*' ALEX. DAVIDSON, Fhoeniz, Arizona. RIVERSIDE TRACK FOR SALE The half-mile race track at River- side (the best footing of any track m the State), lots of good, pure artesian water, fine grandstand, 45 good stalls, big hav barn, everything in the best of condition. Excellent pasturage in center field. Climate absolutely the best for winter and summer quarters in California. All horsemen agree that it is the best training track in the State, as no horse ever went lame on the Riverside track. It is centrally located, about 10 minutes' drive from the business center of the town. An i place for any trainer with some capital, as Riverside is one of the best cities in Southern California for horse racing. This is always proven by the large attendance at every meet- ing given in this prosperous place. For price and particulars address EUGENE F. BINDER, Owner, 127 Vine St., Riverside, Cal. (lean Bone* ^•*Any kind of growth knocks the price of the horse. Usually his ser- vices are lost too. 99% of these, including Spavin, Ringbone, Curb and .Splint are cured by Kendall's Spavin Cure Used Two Yaars Successfully WtitlftmpioD Ben-fc. LI..N T. JuwSJ.l' III. ■■ J K-'. lall ' ■ . Y.i, .r.ury Fi:i.v '« ■ "T'«i..- od lb* Hens *n.| Ml Ii ni'i " I KltftMt tnhli = hPd 1S7<». Wm Nile? <■ fn |/« \ntr«»1ps. Cal SFhere 's only 1 me RUBEEROID RCOPING Weather Proof, Arid proof Fin 1 si s t i ng. WI-: SELL IT. BONE5TELL, RICHARDSON & CO.. 473-465 Sixth St., San Prancisco, Cal. RACING! New California Jockey Club Oakland Racetrack Six or more races each week day. rain or shine. Opening Saturday, November 17. Races commence at 1:40 P. M., sharp. For special trains stopping at the track take S. P. Ferry, foot of Market street; leave at 12 o'clock, thereafter every twenty minutes until 1:40 P. M. No smoking in last two cars, which are reserved for ladies and their escorts. Returning trains leave track after fifth and last races. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, President. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary. FOR SALE. Bay Gelding 16% hands high, 7 years old; fine, gentle road horse. Sired by St. Whips, -dam by Daly. Apply to S. H. NORRIS, Rosedale Stock Farm, Santa Rosa, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d street. Oakland, Cal.. Importers. Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses, Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence s" lirlted. Fred Mast Successor to Zibbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th. Ave., one block north of Chutes. A nice line of New Livery ; Large, Clean Box Stalls. Special attention paid to boarding high-class horses. Work horses for any business for hire at all times. All kinds of country horses for sale. J. R. Wilson. WILSON & A. F. Booker ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. S:in Francisco. I'M. BLAKE, M0FF1TT & TOWNE Dealers In PAPER. No 403 Twelfth St.. Oakland Blake, Mofflt & Towne. Los Angeles. Blake McFall H Co.. Portland. Oreeon. m Tongues End STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME. CDHPHC55ED PURE-SALT BRICK5. AND PATENT FEEDER! No waste, no neqlecUII convenience Your ■ dealer has it. Write us for the booh. BEM0NT5TABIE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS Broohlyn. N.Y- Smith HammerlessandEjectorQuns Also Hunter One Trigger Won This Year's Grand American handicap ■ ■ 1 ...nip. titan Also Won Grand Eastern Handicap (Hunter One Trigger) SEND FOR CATALOGUE Hunter Arms Co., - - Fulton, N. Y. PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: No. 1346 Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co.. Ithaca Gun Co., Smith & Wesson. E. C. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Rridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Ham- ilton Rifle Co. THE O. A. BREMER=LEWIS CO. Gunsmiths and Locksmiths Guns, Rifles, Ammunition. Sporting Goods Fishing Tackle, Hardware, Cutlery 140 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, Cal. ITHACA GUNS Tj HIS Illustration shows our No. 7 $300 list gun. It Is impossible to I show by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this I grade of gun, it can only be appreciated after you have handled -~^| an. I examined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or WMtworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature can produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- : ig describing our complete line, 17 grades, ranging In price from $17.75 net to S?.00 list Ithaca Gun Company Pacific Coast Branch, 1346 Park St Ithaca, N. Y. Alameda, Cal. And Sporting Goods Outing and Rubber Footwear. Good for Wet Weather and Down Town. Palace Hardware, 638 Market Street Main Store and Office. 4S8 Ccffta Cttc /\e.. itr fttt't-ttc THE UREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 8, 1906. THE REMINGTON AUTOLOADING SHOT GUN Is the Gun for the Duck and Quail Shooter No recoil means increased pleasure; the solid breech means absolute safety; the single barrel means ease in handling. You can afford this modern gun because it lists at the moderate price of #40, subject to dealers' discount. Remington Arms Co., Ilion, New York , Was responsible for the big winnings made at the Western Handicaps held at Denver and Los Angeles, and also for the - ' " '- fine bags that are made by duck and quail shooters. Shotgun Ammunition The Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut I W. S. Wattles, Pacific Coast Sales Manager - Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Millions of Shooters Shoot Winchester ^ Repeating- and Single=Shot Rims, Repeating Shot= H '£■ Ith HAVE YOU ANYTHING FOR THE GUN MEN? 11 in this issue. You can reach them 3et Your Orders in Without Delay Apply For Space Before It Is All Taken , BIG, HANDSOME PAPER, PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED AND CON- TAINING MUCH INTERESTING MATTER. The Breeder and Sportsman RICE (same as usual) 10 CENTS. 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. EORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. McGR-STH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at tlie Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. {Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a good roadbter on hand or sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare orses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened y autos or cars. San Francisco Riding Club lNNEX pok driving horses. 55 Stalls on Ground Floor; 5 Exits. Perfect facilities for safety and the proper care of Horses. OPEN FOB PUBLIC PATRONAGE. While this Stable is under the Man- agement of San Francisco Riding" Club, it is not exclusive for the use of Members. Apply for Further Information to SAN FRANCISCO RI35ING CLUB, Seventh Avenue and C Street, San Francisco, Cal. Ross McMahon AwninTge„atndco. AT THE OLD STAND reamsters' Rain Qoods, Bags, Tents, Awnings, Hammocks, Covers 73 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal. Quinns Ointment Wilt Make A Horse Over; l will put sound legs under him and will save him from the cheap hawker and trader. It is the 1 standard cure for Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Windpuffs and all the various lumps and bunches of like kind. Keep it always on hand and you will be prepared when trouble comes. Leading I horsemen everywhere know it and use it. Mr. n. H. Clark, Fredonia. N. T., writes: "The bottle of Qulnn's Ointment p" rehired from you about two years ago lemoved a curb and ttiorou^hpin and did it for good. My hor&e's leg is as smooth as ever." j Price $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists or sent by mail" Write for circulars, testimonials, etc. W.B. EDDY & COMPANY, WHITEHALL, N. name by midnight of Saturday, Septem- ber 15, 1906, by subscription of $50 each, or only $25 each for stallions which have not sired a winner prior to December 15, 1906. Of the subscriptions for stallions the nominators of the sires of the first, second and third horses shall receive 25 per cent, 15 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively. The remain- ing- 50 per cent to the winner. to Each. (Colts and geldings \n one race; fillies in the other.) To Close and Name for Mares at Mid- night of Saturday, Deo. 15, 1906. Stallions Nominated. Hastings $50 Octagon 50 Imp. St. Blaise. . 50 Collar 50 Bushy Park 50 Imp. Ben Strome 50 Imp. Griffon ... 50 Imp. Oddfellow.. 50 Ornament 50 Imp. Watercress 50 Imp. Star Ruby. 50 Imp. Dieudonne. 50 Kingston $50 Imp. Goldcrest . . 50 Imp. Ogden 50 Yankee 50 Plaudit 50 Imp. Planudes... 50 Imp. Galore 50 Cunard 25 Imp. Meddler. ... 50 Jack De Mund. . . 25 Prince of Mel- bourne Kinley Mack ... SOlfmp. Hawkswick. 50 Imp. Goldfinch.. 50([mp. Sain 50 Africander 25|Bannockburn ... 50 Imp. Greenan. . . 50'Imp. Sir Hercules 50 Imp. Slave 25fFrankfort 50 Imp. Royal Flush 50 Imp. Gerolstein . 50 Sombrero 50 McChesney 25 Disguise 50 Ben Brush 50 Imp. Voter '50 Nasturtium 25 Hottentot 25 Imp. Toddington. 50 Imp. Golden Gar- ter 50 Hamburg 50 Imp. Persimmon.. 50 GENERAL CONDITIONS. The Eleventh Matron for the produce of mares covered in 1906, to run when two years old at Autumn Meeting in 1909, with $10,000 added. Subscriptions for mares to close at $20 each, or only $10 each if the money accompany the entry. Foals the progeny of mares so nominated to be eligible, at $10 each, the only forfeit if declared on or before November 1, 1908. If left in after No- vember 1, 190S, to pay $25 each. If left in-after August 15, 1909, to pay $75 each. Starters to pay $150 each addi- tional. WEIGHTS, PENALTIES AWD AL- LOWANCES, Colts to carry 122 pounds; fillies and geldings, 119 pounds. Winners of $5000 or twice of $2500, to carry 3 pounds extra; of $10,000, or twice of $5000, 5 pounds extra; of $15,000, or twice of $10,000, 7 pounds extra; of $30,000, or twice of $15,000, 10 pounds extra. Non- winners of $2000, allowed 3 pounds; of $1000, 5 pounds; maidens, 10 pounds. Produce of horses or out of mares that had never produced a winner previous to December 15, 1906, allowed 3 pounds; of both, 5 pounds; which allowance must be claimed at time of entrance. Al- lowances cumulative. CONDITIONS OF THE RACE FOR COLTS AND GELDINGS. Colts and geldings the produce of mares nominated for the Eleventh Mat- ron to run by themselves, the money for which shall include all subscriptions of mares producing colts, all declaration fees paid for colts and geldings at $10 and $25 each, and of those left in after August 15, 1909, at *75 each, with $5000 of the added money, of which $1000 to the second and $500 to the third. The nominator of the dam of the winner to receive 50 per cent of the starting money for the race; of the second, 30 per cent; of the third, 20 per cent. Six Furlong's. CONDITIONS OF THE RACE FOR FILLIES. Fillies the produce of mares nominat- ed for the Eleventh Matron to run by themselves, the money for which shall include all subscriptions for mares pro- ducing fillies, all declaration fees paid for fillies at $10 and $25 each, and of those left in after August 15, 1909, at $75 each, with $5000 of the added money, of which $1000 to the second and $500 to the third. The nominator of the dam of the winner to receive 50 per cent of the starting money for the race, of the second 30 per cent, of the third 20 per cent. Six Furlongs. By filing with the Westchester Racing Association prior to November 1, 1908, an accepted transfer of the foal's entry, the original subscriber shall be released from liability as to the engagement, ex- cept for the original forfeit of $10. Conditions for the Entry of Foals of 1906, to Closo and Name by Midnight of Saturday, December 15, 1906. Foals of 1906, the progeny of stallions duly nominated to be entered and named by midnight of Saturday, December 15, 190S. Colts and geldings at $10 each, fillies at $5 each, the only forfeit if de- clared by December 15, 1907. If left in after December 15, 1907, sind declared by April 20, 1908, colts and geldings to pay $30 each, fillies $15 each. If left in after April 20, 1908, colts and geldings to pay $60 each, fillies $30 each. Starters — colts, geldings and fillies to pay $100 additional. The Westchester Racing Association to add $5000 and the remaining 50 per cent of the stallion entrances, of which S1200 to the second and $600 to the third. The nominator of the winner to receive $1000 out of the subscriptions and starting money. Of the subscrip- tions for stallions, the nominators of the sires of the first, second and third horses shall receive 2 5 per cent, 15 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively. Colts to carry 122 pounds, gelding and fillies 119 pounds. The produce of stallions which have not produced a winner prior to Decem- ber 15, 1906, allowed 5 pounds, if claim- ed at time of entry. By filing with the Westchester Racing Association prior to December 15, 1907, an accepted trans- fer of the foal's entry, the original sub- scriber shall be released from liability as to the engagement of the horse, ex- cept for the original forfeit of $10 or $5. Five Furlongs. The above races to be run under the conditions as printed, and in all re- spects subject to and in accordance with the rules of The Jockiy Club, and of the Westchester Racing Association. H. G. CRICKMORE, Clerk of the Course. For entry blanks apply at the office of the Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco, Cal. iHcKINNEY, 2:11 \ World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep, $2.00 per week. Out terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this journal when writing.) Saturday. December 15, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 3 THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLEY. Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. Terms— One Tear S3: Six Months J1.75; Three Months J1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley. P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- cisco. California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. THE EFFORT TO ORGANIZE a California circuit of harness races for 1907 is gradually taking shape. At an informal meeting of horsemen and others at Pleasanton last week it was decided that the best plan would probably be to call a convention of dele- gates from the various driving clubs and race tracks of the State to meet at Pleasanton in January. To this end a call for such a convention will be issued next week and it is believed will be responded to by a larger proportion of the organizations in Cali- fornia located in towns where there are tracks fit to race over. If such a convention can agree upon dates, and the delegates return home fully resolved to announce a program by February that will close later on, there need be no fear but the list of en- tries will be the longest seen in California in years. Chas. DeRyder, James Thompson, Henry Helman. Jos. Cuicello and others who have raced through the East, say that a good circuit in California will receive their entries, as they would much rather race here than to make the long tedious trip of ten thousand miles required to make the Eastern trip. It has been suggested that a main circuit of at least eight tracks can be arranged, each of which can announce two early-closing $1000 purses by Feb- ruary and later a regular program of purses rang- ing from $300 to $600. There are at least eight or ten other tracks where a three-day program can "bo given with purses of from $200 to $300 with an oc- casional $500 purse. It is to be hoped that every association or track manager who receives an invi- tation to attend the Plesanton convention will make it a point to attend or send a representative. The California Circuit must be organized and this is the opportune time to do it. There is little use in train- ing horses unless the opportunity is afforded them of earning money in races and the fact that there are about a thousand horses and colts at work every spring on the various tracks of this State is evi- dence that their owners will race them if they have a chance. It is to afford them this chance that a California circuit is to be organized. Talk the mat- ter up among your friends and be ready to respond to the invitations when issued. The Pleasanton citi- zens wi-ll see that the delegates to this convention are pleasantly entertained. THE SMATHERS-BILLINGS CASE, one of the greatest scandals in the history of the trotting turf, was before the Board of Review of the National Trotting Association at its recent meeting in New York, and resulted in the exoneration of Mr. Smath- ers from any connection with the charge of doping Lou Dillon, and the expulsion of Ed. Sanders and Geo. Spear from the turf. The charge implicating Millard Sanders in the matter was laid over until the May session of the Board, owing to the incom- pleteness of the evidence. There seems to be a pretty general opinion among conservative horsemen here in California that the charge that Lou Dillon was doped never had any foundation in fact. Ed. Sanders, it seems, has made one affidavit that he administered a drug to the mare, and another to the effect that this first affidavit is untrue. George Spear made a poor witness and when Mr. Smathers' lawyer got through cross-examining him the Board concluded his testimony was not worth much, and decided that Mr. Smathers won the cup fairly, which is about the same as saying it placed no faith at all in the story that Lou Dillon lost the race be- cause she had been tampered with. When Millard Sanders was in California last winter he stated on more than one occasion that in his opinion Major Delmar won that now notorious race on his merits, and gave many reasons why the mare lost it. Among other things he said that she was driven too fast to the half, and that whenever she took hold of the bit in her rush from the wire and her driver pulled her the least she would stop at the end of the mile. He stated with great earnestness that he did not believe Ed. Sanders had doped the mare, and if he had, he (Millard) knew absolutely noth- ing of it. That the condition of the mare three days after when she trotted a mile in 2:01%, two days later still another mile in 2:02%, and on the 8th and 11th of November miles in 2:01% and 2:01, re- spectively, all without a wind shield or runner in front, showed very plainly that she was in good condition. There are very few people but believe that when in the fall of 1904, the famous mare was sent to California to be wintered in the care of that great horseman, Budd Doble, she was "all in" so far as record breaking is concerned, but that she was sent to Doble in the hope that his great knowl- edge of caring for and conditioning horses might be instrumental in getting her into shape to accomplish the most difficult feat of lowering her own record of 1:58%. made in 1903. When Mr. Doble received her she plainly showed the effects of the strain of constant training and extreme speed efforts that had been required of her, and looked the part of a tired campaigner. He built her up greatly and sent her back to Mr. Billings in fine shape, but few there were, if any, of the best posted horsemen on this coast who entertained the idea for a minute that she would ever again be able to trot a mile in 1:58%, let alone lower that wonderful record. Her first start was at Detroit on July 25th, when she attempted to beat 2:05 to wagon and failed, her mile being in 2:05%. Two days later she again made the attempt and this time won in 2:04. her only winning bracket of the year. At Cleveland, July 30th, she went a mile to high wheels in an effort to lower the record of Maud S 2:08%. The best she could do was 2:09%. Her next start was at Memphis in the famous cup race, which was won by Major Delmar in 2:07 and 2:18%, the second heat Lou Dillon being merely jogged around the track. Her remaining perform- ances that year have been referred to above. After all the testimony, direct and hearsay, is in, the most reasonable conclusion one can reach is that Murray Howe, secretary of the Memphis track, and close friend of Mr. Billings, was imposed upon by Sanders and Spear, who doubtless for a time made him be- lieve they were telling the truth. A New York paper expresses the opinion of the majority when it says: "The decision of the Board of Review in the Memphis gold cup case is generally indorsed by the horsemen. Despite the unpleasant remarks directed against C. K. G. Billings by the attorneys for Mr. Smathers at the trial, the general impression pre- vails that the owner of Lou Dillon spoke the truth when he said he was in no way concerned in the charges, and that he neither aided, abetted, coun- tenanced, nor influenced Murray Howe in the allega- tions against Mr. Smathers. These views are shared by a majority of horsemen in attendance at the Murray Hill Hotel, and it is not expected that any action will be brought against him in connection with the famous case. That Murray Howe will be forced to divulge the full particulars relating to the case in a court is generally admitted. In fact, the legal representatives of Mr. Smathers, after the dis- posal of the case on Wednesday, said so in so many words, and the indications are that suit will soon be entered against the secretary of the Memphis Trotting Association. Very few horsemen could be TWELVE— Breeder— HACKETT M.. found to admit that Howe was actuated by malice, revenge, or spite in formulating the charges against Mr. Smathers, but that he was rather the too-willing tool of two unscrupulous men in George Spear and Ed. Sanders." It is to be hoped that this will end the "cause celebre" and that we shall hear no more of a case that never should have been brought be- fore the Board of Review or into court. FOURTH PAYMENT of $10 each is due on all foals of 1906 entered in Breeders' Futurity No. 6. This stake has a guaranteed value of $7000 and par- ticulars of the, same can be found in an advertise- ment which appears in this paper. A chance re- mains for those who failed to enter in this stake, as substitutions can be obtained up to January 2d. See the advertisement in this issue.. A SUCCESSFUL SEASON is almost assured for California by the bounteous rainfall of the present week, which has extended from one end of the State to the other. The wind storm which ushered it in on Monday did a vast amount of damage in San Francisco to the thousands of new buildings in pro- cess of construction, but the benefit to the farms and orchards will offset this and be worth millions of dollars to the State. The grass which had al- ready been started in the pastures by the early No- vember rains, is now growing so fast that it will support stock in another week or two. and with the usual rainfall during the next three months, record breaking crops of all kinds will be harvested in 1907. As the prices for all farm products are now so high that farming is a very profitable business, and as the demand for them will doubtless keep ahead of the supply during the year, no matter how bounteous these crops may be, it looks as if the California farmer would be among the favored ones during the year to come. IN THE STUD. Bon Voyage 2:12% and Highland C. 2:19% will be in the stud at Pleasanton again this year, the fee of the first named being $50 and the latter $25. These two handsome and elegantly bred horses are owned by Mr. W. A. Clark Jr., who has placed their services at low figures as he wants them to have a chance in the stud, and as he is using them him- self on some very choicely bred mares, breeders will make no mistake in patronizing them. They are in charge of Mr. Ed. Gerrety, who will . be pleased to answer any communications as to either or both. An extended notice of these horses will appear in our holiday number to be issued December 29th. WILL STAND AT LOS ANGELES. Audubon Boy 1:59%. one of the greatest pacers that ev(?r lived, and one of the very few to beat two minutes, is now in the stud at Los Angeles. Read the announcement his owner, Jas. Gatcomb, makes in our advertising columns. A more extended notice of thic great horse will appetr later, and in the meantime we suggest to our California breeders that they send some of their best mares to this stallion. He carries the blood of Alcyone, the sire of McKin- ney, in his veins, and is a grand individual. The Bonnie Direct 2:05%-Georgie B. 2:12% year- ling which Martin Carter sold to James Quinn of Honolulu last summer, has been sent from Nutwood Stock Farm to Sutherland and Chadbourne at Pleas- anton, and the junior member of the firm will pre- pare it for the stakes in which it is entered. Mr. Quinn has named him Lackawanna. Kinney Lou 2:07% is stepping like a record break- er at Pleasanton every time he is given his head. One day last week Mr. Crippen let him trot through the stretch in 31% seconds, and the stallion seemed to be going so easy that two-minute speed would not require his supreme effort. Crippen has him in great shape, in fact Kinney Lou is a grander looking horse than ever before in his life. Budd Doble is greatly pleased with him and is almost inclined to yield to the importunities of the horse's admirers (who be- lieve Kinney Lou can take the stallion record if prepared for it) and put him in training. A dispatch from Lexington dated Dec. 6th, says that John Splan has sold for $8000 to Max Woess of Vienna, the ten-year-old bay trotting stallion Prince Selma 2:10% by Bow Bells, dam Cora F. by Kentucky Prince. Prince Selma and Grattan Bells, bought by Mr. Woess a few days ago of Mr. Splan. together with other horses recently purchased, will be shipped in a few days to their new home. Mr. Woess has made Mr. Splan an offer of a partnership in breeding and training trotting horses in Austria, and Splan will go in a few weeks to look over the field before accepting the offer. TWO GREAT RUNNING STAKES offered annual- ly by the Westchester Racing Association will be found advertised in our issue this week. They are the National Stallion Race and The Matron, full par- ticulars of which are in the advertisement. Joe Cuicello has in his string at Pleasanton a black filly by Zolock 2:05% out of Grace Kaiser, dam of Coney 2:02, Stipulator 2:11%, McZeus 2:13 and Grace McK. 2:21%, and grandam of Tidal Wave 2:09, by Kaiser. This filly will be two years old in the spring and if there is one of more class in looks, in breed- ing or in natural speed, we have not seen or heard of her. The filly is called Grace Zolock and is by Mr. James Coffin of this city, who expects a stake or two with her. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. December 15, 1906. ■:• •:■ •:■ •:■ ■:■ ••• ■:• •:■ •:• •:• •:••:• •:• •:••:•*•:•***** •:-:• •:■ ****+** ♦**+ :: NOTES AND NEWS | ill iv," which was founded 111 'mi];, and devoted mostly to the sh 3 Id bas been purchased Tinas." New York. With the conclusion of the Old Glory sale of trot- ters and show horses at Madison Square Garden D nber 5th, the total sum of $429, 7S5 was realized ami 1 013 were sold. These figures have been only twice before, being exceeded in 1901 ! The average price obtained for each horse !l^._7. in gelding Biscari Russell, owned by M. C. Keefer and Al. Charvo of Woodland, is trotting like a stake candidate at the Pleasanton track, where Charvo has him in training. Biscari Russell is by A. W. Russell and out of the great broodmare Bis- cari. dam of seven in the list, by Director. One day last week Charvo drove this gelding a mile in 2:19, the fifth heat in a work-out, and it looks as if his owners got a big bargain when they purchased him. A. P. Church, who makes the shoes for the trotters and pacers at Pleasanton track, and who only lacks a "spreading chestnut tree" to p,ut him in the same class with Longfellow's "Village Blacksmith." is the proud owner of two weanling trotters that he recently purchased from Thos. Ronan. One is a black colt by Bonnie McK.. first dam by Antrim, second dam by Meredith, third dam by Alwood and fourth dam by Vermont. The other is a bay filly also by Bonnie McK., first dam by Antrim, second dam by Meredith and third dam by Bellfounder 62. Mr. Church told us confidentially that he intends to win the M. & M. with one of these youngsters and the C. of C. with the other. Chas. Towson. formerly of Cleveland. Ohio, is now located at the Pleasanton track, and has fitted up a very neat harness shop under the judges' stand, where he and au assistant are kept busy filling orders for harness and horse-boots. Mr. Towson is an ex- pert on horse-boots, and as he is popular with the horsemen, he is assured of a good business. He has orders for more than a dozen sets of track har- ness. Last week Chas. DeRyder received from Stock- ton a grand, big bay stallion by McKinney out of a Dexter Prince mare that was the talk of the track before .he had been there twenty-four hours. He is coming four years old and is owned by Lawyer W. Jacobs of Stockton. Bert Webster says that if Tich- enor. the Chicago-New York carriage horse dealer, ever saw this fellow he would have him, even though he had to pay a big price for him. Mr. DeRyder will see if there is any trot in him. As a stock horse he would command a large patronage in any country. He is about 16.2 hands and weighs 1.190 pounds, and one of the most symmetricallv formed horses in the State. The three-year-old brown colt by Prodigal, owned by Chas. DeRyder. has taken to pacing, and takes to it like a duck to water. He is a very handsome colt and bred "up in the pictures." being out of a mare by Wilton, second dam by Alcantara, third dam old Jessie Peppers famous broodmare by Mam- brino Chief. As a two-year-old this colt trotted a mile in 2:21. for DeRyder. but looks now like a com- ing 2:10 pacer. Caut. C. H. Williams' fine big stallion Unimak will not be in the stud this season, but will be trained by Chas. DeRyder during the training season. Uni- mak stepped a quarter in 35 seconds the other dav, but has not been moved up yet at anywhere near his speed and will not be until later on. "Senator'' Helman has a new addition to his string in Delia Derby 2:17 by Chas. Derby. This three- year-old filly won both the Breeders' Futurity and the Occident Stake this year. She is owned by James W. Anderson of Salinas, and looks like one of the coming 2:10 trotters. A New York writer hits the nail on the head in the following: -Sentiment is the very backbone of harness sport. It is the men who race their horses for the love of the sport, not solely for the money that is in it. who give it tone. The man who is try- ing to make a few dollars out of it is not by any means to be ignored, particularly if he he a breeder, but his success is largely dependent upon popular fancy. The track, park and show horse the the playthings ot many men of wealth, who seek recrea- tion from the cares of a strenuous business life, and the more attractive that these pastimes can be made to them the better for the horse interests as a Here is a field of real usefulness for the Breeders' Association, namely to bend its ener- gies toward bettering the conditions that surround the sport of harness racing, and infuse more senti- ■ into it." TO CUBE A COM IN ONE DAY ■T1VE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Di-tig- - refund money if it fails to cure. E. TV. GROVE'S is on each box. 25c. If you have a stud colt that nips, as lots of them ere is one way to break them. Take a pin be- tween the thumb and forefinger, holding the halter wiib the other three fingers; do not jab him, but keep the pin where it will make connections when he tries to nip your hand. This is better than slap- ping at them and making them dodge every time ion raise a hand. You will find that he will soon become tired of this self-afflicted punishment, and if you do it right the colt will not fly back, but will become tired of being pricked when he tries to nip your hand and will stop altogether in a short time. Try it. It seems that the report that this season's leading money-winning trotter, Nut Boy 2:0"7%, would be out as a pacer next year was premature. As the gelding carries a long toe and considerable weight when racing, his feet were cut down and light shoes put on after the campaign this fall. When jogging he now naturally takes to the pacing gait, but his owner, Lotta Crabtree, believes that he will do to race in his class at the trotting gait next year. It don't make any difference how much a person imagines his horses to be worth, nor how much he pays for them. When they go to the auctions the public sets the prices and its judgment averages pretty nearly correct. Veterinarians, like doctors of the human kind, frequently differ in their diagnoses. What one veter- inary may call an unsoundness that is transmissable another will declare harmless in a breeding animal. Uusually they agree as to the fact of the unsound- ness, but it would be much more satisfactory if they could agree upon what constitutes hereditary un- soundness. R. L. Seaver, a prominent liveryman of Denver, purchased a two-year-old filly by the great Baron Wilkes horse Margrave 2:15% at -the big Chicago sale last month, paying $220 for her. T. H. Bowen of Pueblo has just purchased from D. Schilling of Chicago the fast and beautiful young pacing mare Solemma by Sol B. 2:11%. Solemma is four years old and will be seen on the Colorado tracks next summer. Jim Ferry 2:09%, the gray trotter that was the pride of the Denver Driving Club last year, went through the Chicago sale last week and was pur- chased by R. C. Wilson of Calumet, Michigan, for $555. Direct 2:05% has sired two winners of the M. and M. in Ann Direct and Directum Kelly, and two C. of C. winners in Bonnie Direct and Direct Hal. His grandson, Walter Direct, also won Detroit's classic pacing race. The trotting mare Gertie H. 2:26%, seven years old. by Stone Robin, bred by F. McGregor of Santa Rosa, was sold at the recent Old Glory sale for $325, E. W. Ryland of New York being the purchaser. The same day the pacing mare Virginia 2:09% by Bob Mason passed through the sale and became the property of E. Muller of Brooklyn. Both these mares were .purchased last fall in this city by Mr. Frank J. Kilpatrick and shipped to New York to be driven on the road. Echo Bell, the son of Allerton 2:09% and Palo Alto Belle 2:22%, by Electioneer, took a record ot 2:22% recently. A foreign buyer has secured from H. L. Bell ot Danvers. 111., at a substantial price, a three-year-old non-standard stallion by Parole 2:16. This horse, despite his short inheritance, was selected because of his model form, size, color at.d disposition, to head a European stud where perfection, rather than pedigree, was sought. Thos. W. Lawson's horses number 112 head, of which 81 head were trotters (stallions, broodmares and their get) and 41 head show horses brought a total of $64,500 at the Old Glory sale. Dreamwold McKinney. a bay weanling foal of this year, by Mc- Kinney out of Lady Acacia by Nutwood, brought $',000. This baby is a royally bred one. His gran- dam is Alpha 2:23% by Alcantara, and his great grandam is the famous Jessie Pepper by Mambrino Chief. The stallion Dare Devil 2:09 sold for $9,700, and Mr. Lawson bought him back after the sale, saying: "Whether I shall present Dare Devil to the Government breeding station or send him to the Blue Grass to stand for charity, or just how I will use him. I have not decided, but one thing I think is a safe gamble: I will yet demonstrate him to be the best trotting horse stallion in the world — demon- strate it so that all will see and admit, including horse-sharp magnates, that he has no equal." Dare Devil has a mark of 2:09, and is a thirteen-year-old son of Mambrino King out of Mercedes by Chimes. The sire and grandsire between them have produced many of the most noted trotters on the recent turf. The Abbot 2:03%. The Monk 2:05%, King Direct 2:05%. Shadow Chimes 2:05, Cherry Lass 2:03%, Merry Chimes and other top-notchers of three or four years ago are all of the same blood. In the show ring Dare Devil has three National championships to his credit and numerous other ribbons. His cham- pionships were, scored in 1S9S-99 and 1900, when he defeated Lord Brilliant, among other theretofore un- beaten champions. From the remarks made by both parties its looks as if McHenry will not train for Lotta next year. The Pleasanton Driving Club will hold a matinee on New Years day. There will be four races on the card, and some excellent sport may be expected. Morone 2:08% by Cicerone, will be seen in the Columbus, Ohio, matinees, having been purchased at the Old Glory sale by Foley Bros, of that city, who take great interest in this sport. Trainer Ger- rity of Pleasanton. who consigned Morone to the sale for his owner Mr. W. A. Clark Jr., thinks the gelding has a great chance to reduce his record as he is only five years old and sound. I have seen the worst of scratches cured on horses by using the following mixture, writes a horse-keeper in the Agricultural Epitomist: Take one pound of tobacco cuttings and boil about half an hour: add one-half pound of sulphur and one pound of un- slacked lime; mix well together; apply three times a day with a brush. This is a sure cure for the worst cases of scratches if followed faithfully. Frank Overacker of Centreville recently sent to Barney Simpson at Pleasanton a colt by Arner 2:17% out of Fanny Vasto by Vasto that looks like a stake winner. Barney is also training another filly by Arner that is showing a lot of speed. The get of Arner show speed as soon as they are bridle wise, and this brother to Diablo 2:09% is sure to attain an important place in the Great Table before long. Mr. Simpson will stand him at Chico again this year in all probability. Jack Phippen will move his horses from Mayfield to Pleasanton this week. In his string are a couple that he thinks are far more than ordinary prospects. One is a four-year-old gelding by Owyhee 2:11, dams by Diablo, Allandorf, Mambrino King and Blue Bull. With little work he has been a mile in 2:18. The other is a yearling filly by Kinney Lou 2:07%. first dam Athene 2:22 by Dexter Prince, second dam Athena 2:15% by Electioneer, third dam Ashby, dam of Aria (3) 2:16% by. Gen. Benton, fourth dam by Ashland, thoroughbred. "Jack" thinks, with the pos- sible exception of Sunol. this is the greatest trotting baby he ever handled, and no man has handled more precocious youngsters than he. Al. Charvo has one of the best trotting prospects at the Pleasanton track in the seven-year-old brown gelding by L. W. Russell (son of Stamboul 2:07% and Bye Bye. sister to Lockheart 2:0S% by Nutwood), first dam Biscari (dam of eight) by Director 2:17. second dam Bicari (dam of six) by Harold. This fellow is a nice size, about 15.2. well and strongly made, good headed and a splendidly gaited trotter and acts like one that would make a game race horse. Last Friday he stepped the third heat in 2:21 and the fourth in 2:19, last half in 1:02%. His best previous mile was 2:24%. He is a well bred one and seems to have all the qualities necessary to make a fast and high class trotting race horse. Prince McKinney. the untried two-year-old that John H. Shultz of New York paid $6000 for at the Old Glory sale, comes pretty near being the best bred one in the country, as his dam is the young matron Extasy 2:10% pacing. 2:11% trotting-, by Baron Wilkes, second dam that great mare Ethel- wyn 2:33, dam of Exstatic 2:01%, Ethel's Pride 2:06%, Impetuous 2:13, and four others, by Harold: third dam the producing mare Kathleen by Pilot Jr. 12; fourth dam the thoroughbred mare Little Miss by Imp. Sovereign, and then on through twenty-one dams to the famous Layton Barb mare that is the foundation of so many pedigrees of great thorough- breds. Prince McKinney is Extasy's third foal. Her first was Pleasant Thought that trotted in 2:14 as a two-year-old, and this year worked in 2:11%. The second was injured as a yearling and has never been trained. Prince McKinney is said to greatly re- semble his grandsire, Alcyone. Nothing arouses so much interest in a race as something to trot for, be it a whip or a cup or a big money stake. A correspondent of the American Sportsman says a number of the members of tbe Columbus. Ohio. Matinee Club have promoted a "sweepstake special" as they call it, each party to the agreement putting up $200 and the winner is the man who has the fastest and most consistent trotter in this class next season. Of course as soon as the forfeits were up. the members began looking about for good trotters, for the ordinary matinee trotter would not do in this class. President Swisher slipped off to the Chicago sale a couple of weeks ago and purchased the grey trotter. John Taylor 2:0S% by Dispute, the winner of the M. and M. at Detroit and other good races, in the hands of Dick Wilson. He was separately timed in 2:07% in a race as late as last fall at the Columbus meeting and there is no reason why he should not become a very valuable matinee trotter. W. R. Gault has purchased the great trotter W. J. Lewis 2:06%, Mr. John Foley bought Morone 2:08%. John Hall, the Columbus trainer, purchased Kent 2:09% for one of the mem- bers whose name is not given out yet. and there are several other purchases not yet consummated. PILES CUBED IN 6 TO 14 DATS. PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 11 days or money refunded. 50c. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. It means health. Saturday, December 1,', Mr. E. D. Stotesburv of Philadetnhio ,t, owner of Sweet Man, 2 V'n ^ "ew !*•»* test sta. , i„,. has stated that „„'„,, '• -nd totter " " :" 3 "' THE CREED ER AND SPORTSM A N SAN JOSE ITEMS. NEWS FROM THE NORTH. 114.000 of this amount. b„ ( ^ seven others, the majority of whirl, were undevelon ed youngsters, averaged ov, roo. New York makes its trotting rac, under tte auspices of the State Fair, a paying Commissioner Wietings repo, ,bo* Circuit meeting at Syracuse, last - Uie State of New York a i tog having been given under th, 0| the State Pair, a State institution. The total r< on account of the harness races footed up while the total amount paid out was $31410 indi' eating that harness racing is a pretty good' thing lor a State Fair association. The Occident Stake for foals of 190(5. to be trotted at the State Fair of 1909. will close for entries on January 1st, 1907. with Se, ,„- the California State Agricultural Society at Sacramento. II"- total entrance fee is $100. of which $10 is due and payable at time entry is made. This stake is l|r leading thr year-old trotting event on this coast and should receive a big entry list. William Simpson, owner of the two greal stallions McKmney 2:11% and Axworth\ _' l.v.. wiM in the' future sell the produce of his farm "as yearlings This course is coming into favor with the majority 01 the breeding farms of the country. Zombro 2:11, McKinney's greatest son. will prob- ably make the season of 1907 up in this part of < ahfornia. Mr. Deckers is receiving many requests I" take him over East, but thinks California i pretty good State to spend the summer in Now while sons of McKmney are but voung in the stud, wise breeders are looking about "for those that show speed and are bred right, knowing that the fame of this family of trotters has only com- menced. There is to be a great McKinney "family just as there is a Wilkes family and those who get in early are the ones who will profit by their in- vestments. At Pleasanton. Mr. S. K. Trefry has the young trotter Kenneth C. by McKinney that is with- out any exaggeration one of the great prospects for a campaigner and a sire. Kenneth C. took a three- year-old record of 2:17 at the trot and was game and much faster than his record. He is a fine in- dividual and should be a great sire, as he is out of a great brood mare by Cresco. son of Strathmore. Mr Trefry has become so crippled with rheumatism that he cannot handle this colt as he should be handled, and therefore wants to sell him. We advise anyone who wants to buy a good son of McKinney to correspond with Mr. Trefry at Pleasanton in regard to this young horse. The popular veterinary dentist, I. B. Dalziel. was at Pleasanton last week fixing up the mouths of a number of young horses. John A. McKerron is very busy these wintry days making those horse boots for which his name is famous all over the country. He visited Pleasanton last week to take measurements for several big or- ders from trainers and owners who want the best. Capt. C. H. Williams of Palo Alto, who recent]) sent his fine stallion Unimak by McKinney to ('has. DeRyder, was at Pleasanton last Saturday looking over the situation there. The Captain owns a very handsome young stallion by McKinney out ol Nel by Magic that he will place in the stud this year, limiting him to a few mares at terms mutually fair to himself and the owners. This young stud gives every prospect of being very fast and Captain Wil- liams will breed him to several of his own best mares this year, as he believes he will be a sire of speed. Down at his farm at i alo Alto he is driving a young Searchlight that he thinks is pretty fair goods and those who have looked the youngster over and seen him step believe be is a coming cracker- jack. William Brown is training quite a string of trot- ters and pacers lor Thos. Ronan at the Pleasanton track. Mr. Ronan's horses were all bred at his farm near Dayton, Washington, and all have natural speed in their makeup. One of the good ones in the string is Angeline by Antrim out of a mare by Arronax (son of William L.) ; second dam Birdie by Jay Bird; third dam by Geo. Wilkes. Few mares have as much Wilkes blood in their veins as this one, and she paces like a record breaker. She is three years old. Another three-year-old is by Alexis out of a mare by Antrim and is a very classy looking one. The pride of the stable is Antoinette, a trotter and a very handsome one. She has appeared in the mat- inee races at Pleasanton on several occasions, driven by her owner and always with credit to herself and her breeding. She is a daughter of Antrim. Mr. Itonan recently brought down a carload of green horses from his Washington farm that are now being given a little track work. There are a number ol line prospects among them. training track there would b< ignificanl to note thai the Chamber i ce has endorsed an action to secure this plant : The Secretary of the board - le approving ol its action |] Of Hi" San cury. * • • Queene R. 2:12% by Redondo, first dam by An Vilki i he excellei a Lrlj on the road about Santa Clara. Shi at the trot, but ii takes a real race ho brush her at the * * * Mr. i:;ii, low moved Nearesl McKinney a half in 10% ovei the half-mile track at the Brace Stock Farm the other day. Mr. Hodges, trainei at the farm, remarked that the work was i the Pleasanton track. * • * True Mean by Nearesl is in foal to Nearesl Mc- Kinney, and named in tb<- Futurity. * * * .lost it 2:19% is now given regular road wot ■ I uost season. No wonder the California horses step fast in May. * * * Mr. II. Bra< f Santa Clara drives about the town behind a smart looking, two-year-old pair by Greco. it is even money in the writer's book that they can brush as fast at the trot as any other pair of colts in the State. * * * The two-year-old, Sadi Moor, should make a great stock horse. He is a bold going trotter and is by Guy McKinney, by McKinney, out of Sadie M ■ 2:26, by Grand Moor; second dam Carmine by Poscora Hayward by George M. Patchen Jr.: third dam Jen- nie by Algerine, by Hambletonian 725. * * * C. O. Stanton of San Jose expects a carload of Percheron stallions by the 15th from the Singmaster Importing Barns at Keota, Iowa. WOULD ENCOURAGE STANISLAUS BREEDERS. Lovers of the clean-limbed trotter and the fast road horse in Modesto and about the vicinity, of whom there are a surprising number when you count them up. are interested in a movement which is under way to develop the king of sports and bring back the old days when Stanislaus horse flesh had made a name at every meet from San Diego's golden sands to where rolls the Klamath, says the Modesto News. A few gentlemen who own well bred stock and who occasionally hold the lines over a fast one on the roads about here, are thinking of either leas- ing or buying the present dilapidated race track or purchasing an entirely new tract for that purpose. The project is being thought out and as there are many men with finely bred racing stock in Stanislaus, such as George Cressey. J. J. McMahon, Dr. C. W. Evans, A. J. Gillette, Walter Reeder, C. L. Jones, T. F. Kiernan. F. Haney. L. C. and Emery Gates, and lately J. W. Zibbell, the well known trainer of racers, who has recently come here and purchased the Holtham stables, it is thought that the time is ripe for a revival of racing interest. Mr. Zibbell is one of the moving spirits in the present enterprise and comes to Modesto with twen- ty-seven years' experience as a trainer and driver on all the great tracks of the East. He is an en- thusiast on good horses, and brought with him sev- eral of the best performers in the State, including the great trotter Adam G. 2:11% by McKinney. Mr. Zibbell will get some celebrated racing stallions for the coming season here, along with his own stock. The local men interested in fast horses, and their animals, are too well known to need any mention just now. Modesto can turn out some of the best racing stock in the State, and the owners stand ready to back any bona fide proposition to advance this town as a center for the training and racing of trotters. It seems that the right thing to do would be to organize a jockey club, or racing asso- ciation. Then let this organization see to the future interests of the sport. A suitable tract of land can easily be secured for a track if the old one cannot be procured advantageously and in another year Modesto could see some fine purses bung up at a meet, and would enjoy all the consequent material prosperity of the influx of money and men that would follow the town's recognition as a breeding and rac- ing center. It is likely that a meeting of these gentlemen in- d in breeding and racing horses may be called in the near future to further discuss the pro tion. RED BLUFF IN LINE. A new stock company was formed last week to take : ice track and grounds. The meeting was held in M. R. Hook's office and the new company will be known as Berendos Park and will pay the for the race track, and maintain it for racing and out-door sports. The stockholders or- ganized by electing T. II. Ramsay president, and be was also chosen a director, as were F. E. Gilmore. Paul Stoll, S. K. King and G. W. Vestal. M. It. Hook was chosen secretary. The company will be incorporated with a capital of (20,000, divided into 1,000 shares of $20 each. — Sentinel. Portland Rural ipirll Quite a number of horsi wintered at ad runners. •j * ' * -."•mi in thi in most on the North Pacific ClrcuK this * • * ,■ i B Stable Of horses for C. A Harrison, including ii i Norte, .'" Iqu loe Patch, -n 2:01% o Will * • * Wm HoL'obooni is training Walla Walla this promising filly ■ by bis stallion Teddy by Diablo 2:09%, OUl Ol I. id'. Mack by Din * • • Then " the On gon Stab I air this yeai and thej wen- all won by our horses thai were wintered up here, though then and starters ill cadi class from California, * * • A. J. lioyc ol racoma Intend alllon Billion next year that he bought of Mr. Banal. ■ Bnrion is by Al, ol the dam o) Pi ai Fisher 2:18%, and is a very promising trotter. * • • There is talk of reviving the Washington i Fair ami race meeting a( Hillsboro, Oregon. In early days in Oregon, Hillsboro was known u, be one ol the besl racing points in the Slate. T|,, has been kepi Intact and i now i 1ghl in town, and i one Of the besl on the Cons!. Willi n good County Fair, liberal purses anil a date on the circuit, Hills- boi o mould again pi ing to the front ■ center. * * * Ollie M. 2:11% by Westfield, was oi be umsi consistent performers on the North Pacific C this year. She started seven times, was foul times first, twice sec, in,! :,,,,! ,,,,,,- third. She Weill till- big stake at Sah-m for 2:10 pacers, nls,, at Spokane and Walla Walla for 2:13 such horses as .John R. Conway, Sherlock Holmes, Vannie Mann. Lady R. and Delilah. Ollie M. was driven by her owner. James Krwin. who has worked her since h,, colthood. If she keeps good it will take a good race horse to beat her next year in her class. * * * Western Oregon could arrange a circuit thai would put many more horses in training locally and would not in an> way Interfere with the North Pacific Cir- cuit, and would not come in contact with it except at Salem. Commencing at Reselling, then Eugene. Albany. Salem. Independence. McMinnville and Hills- boro would give seven weeks' racing right here in the valley where the cost of shipping would bi light and horsemen could afford to race for smaller * * * Jasper Reeves says Mr. Cowan of Killarney, Can- ada, to whom he sold the young stallion, The Zoo. by Zombro. dam Beulah, writes him that he is well pleased with the colt. After making a good season En the stud The Zoo was put into training and worked a mile in 2-1-19, trotting very handily. Mr. Cowan is thinking of sending the coll back to Oregon to be trained and raced next season. * • * Mr. Richard Kiger. the veteran horseman of Cor- vallis. is putting his track, two miles out from town, in good condition. He has a fine track for winter work, which can be used almost any time right after rain. He has several promising youngsters he is training that will make ineir first ap[, the Salem track next fall at I Fair, where he expects them to give a good account of themselves. * * * Dan Martin of Helena. Mont., was a lit, oral at the late Chicago Horse Sale. Those listed as purchased by Mr. Martin are as follows: Bonnie Sterling, blk. f. (8) by Bon Ton II -Sterling Maid, by Haywood. 8160. Delia L.. ch. m. 2:19%, by Delmarch 2:11%, S2nn. George Castle, b. h. 2:10%, by Rosebuen 1 15%, by Blue Bull. $200. Red Hussar, ch. h. i :; i by Red Chute 2:24%-Ruth Russell, by Lord Russell. (290. Mice Billings, b. m. n'.i by Elect, it.- 2:26%-Lydi 2:30, by Joe You See, (180. Baroness Sphinx, b. m. I3| by Baron W. -Annie Sphinx, by Sphinx. $170. Annie sphinx, b. in (9) by Sphinx-Annie P., by Louis Napoleon. (J20. Larabie Stout, b. c. (3) by Larabie the Great by Ondale, $210. Proficio, gr. c. (4) by Sphinx-Proficient, by Pilot Medium. ■--■" litel Fritz, b. c. by Cuylercoast 2:11-Foreroyal, by Sphinx. (230 Rehearsal 2 22%, b. h. (4i by Requital .^-rana, by Kensett. (370. George Banks, br. b. (2) by Extinct-Facile Prin- ceps, by Princeps, (240. Helen Dare, the (rotting mare by Zombro 2:11 that Geo. Beckers won with at Phoenix and Los Angeles last month, is being talked about by all the posted ho:-, alifornia as one of the sure 2:iu trotters of 1907. Her record of 2:14 is no measure of her speed whatever, and she is of the do or die kind and trots the last heat as gam, the first. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 15, 1906, SUCCESSFUL MATINEE AT LOS ANGELES. WHAT LAWSON THINKS OF DARE DEVIL. JAMES GROVE BUYS LAWRENCE FARM. Close, driving finishes, in which the blood of the spectators was aroused to fever heat, and an excel- lent attendance marked the postponed Thanksgiving matinee of the Los Angeles Driving Club, held last Saturday at Agricultural Park. The day was slightly disagreeable, but it did not seem to keep the lovers of harness racing away. The grandstand was well filled and opposite on either side of the timers' stand a score of fine turn- outs were gathered. Fast time was made and neck and neck finishes were the order of the day. One of the prettiest races on the card was the first heat of the 2:20 trot, when Ida Millerton, H. N. Henderson's dainty little mare, driven by E. J. Delorey, and Glory, owned and driven by G. A. Pounder, went almost a dead heat, Glory coming in under the wire first by a nose. Ida Miller- ton led to within 100 yards of the wire, with Glory hanging onto the rear of her sulky like a leach. As the end neared Pounder made a smashing drive, send- ing his little brown mare hustling toward the wire at a whirlwind pace. Don Z. showed bursts of speed. This was not the only finish which brought the spectators to their feet. There were several of them, and the enthusiasm shown kept the spectators warm in spite of the biting wind that swept over the big park every few moments. A dramatic incident occurred shortly after the first race. Out in the big field in the center of the course a four-horse team was hauling, back and forth, a great drag which was leveling the lumps and clods in the soil. The animals became frightened at some- thing while at the lower end of the field and ran away. The driver was hurled from his seat and the four-horse team tore across the big field like char- iot horses of old and headed directly toward the net- work of carriages and automobiles. The animals seemed maddened and there was imminent danger of the big wooden drag crashing into the frail car- riages. Ladies and men leaped from the carriages and fled for safety as the wild-eyed animals bore down upon them. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to head them off. Then came J. W. Snowden. a director in the driving club. He dashed directly in front of the horses and seized one of them by the bridle, throwing his full strength on the bit. By the great- est good fortune he succeeded in bringing one of the animals to a stop, which caused the other three to whirl around in a circle and so tangle themselves up in their harness that their capture was an easy matter. The animals had stopped within less than fifty feet of the edge of the carriage pack. Mr. Snow- den received an ovation when he again came into the judges' stand and took his honors easily. In the first event a three-minute mixed race Ready Money, driven by K. V. Redpath, took the last two heats after close calls at the hands of Willow driven by J. W. Snowden. The 2:20 pace, which was the third event on the card, was an excellent race. Zollie, F. B. Mosher's brown mare, won the first two heats and the race, but was driven hard to the wire both times to head off Henry N., a game little gray, who lost the first heat by scarcely a nose. The summaries: Club Cup, 3:00 class, mixed- Ready Money, b. g. (Redpath) . 2 11 Dick. b. g. (Saddler) '" i 3 3 Willow, br. g. (Snowden) ... 322 J. Direct, blk. h. (Burton) 4 4 5 Mylock, ch. m. (Smith) 6 5 4 Clay, br. g. (Keller) "5 6 Ruby M., b. m. (Denker) ['.'.[ 7 Time— 2:38, 2:31, 2:32." Club Cup, 2:40 pace — Tom Green, br. g. (Pierce) 1 1 Bernie Wilkes, b. m. (Denker) 2 2 Juno, b. m. (Stewart) \\\\ '.[3 3 Time — 2:34, 2:3o] Club Cup, 2:20 pace — Zollie, br. m. (Mosher) 1 1 Henry N., gr. g. (Delorey) 2 2 Rondo, b. g. (Denker) 3 3 Midnight, blk. g. (Bosbyshell) " 4 ar Time— 2:17%, 2:17%. Berry Cup, 2:30 pace- Siegfried, b. g. (Long) 4 ! 1 The Clipper, b. g. (Fritz) 1 3 4 Harry H., si. g. (Smith) 2 2 2 Gladys M., si. m. (Fyers) 3 4 3 Zenobia, b. m. (Sherwood) 5 5 dr Time— 2:20, 2:27, 2:22. Club Cup, 2:20 trot- Glory, br. m. (Pounder) 1 1 Ida Millerton, blk. m. (Delorey) 2 2 Don Z., blk. g. (Springer) ...'. 3 3 Time— 2:17%, 2:16. Club Cup, 2:25 trot— The Trotter, blk. g. (Holcomb) 1 4 Zoe Patchen, b. m. (Housley) 4 1 Claval, b. g. (Dodge) 2 3 Jasper Paulson, blk. g. (Snodgrass) ........... 3 2 Unfinished. Time— 2:21, 2:24. The free-for-all pace and the novelty race were postponed. After the sale of Dare Devil 2:09 for $9700 at the Old Glory sale Mr. Lawson re-purchased him for $11,000 and made the following statement: "Dare Devil sold to-day for $9700, and as soon as they wired it to me I authorized the auctioneer to repurchase him at any reasonable profit. They wired me they had done so. I have but a word to say to the horse world in regard to the sale of Dare Devil, the greatest trotting stallion in the world to-day: "He sold for but a small fraction of his cost. The greatest trotting horse breeder America has ever had, the elder Hamlin, who bred him, told me when I bought him his cost was but a fraction of his worth. My two years' investigation before I bought him and all my experience since leads me to agree with Hamlin. He is better to-day than when I bought him. "I therefore got him back from his purchaser as soon as I learned the price he brought and if neces- sary will now devote his original cost to demonstrat- ing what his breeder as well as myself believe him to be — the best trotting stallion in the world. "When I bought Dare Devil it was to breed a beau- tiful as well as a speedy racer. A coterie of horse magnates had decided that I should place another stallion at the head of my stud, they agreeing to sell him to me for one-half what I paid for Dare Devil, and make the horse world think I had paid more than I had paid for Dare Devil. I didn't see it their way, and they got out their hammers. The perusal of the horse journals will prove they have had them out ever since. "I will admit they have succeeded in knocking off 75 per cent of Dare Devil's selling price, but I am still running my own affairs, and that is worth some "Whether I shall present Dare Devil to the Govern- ment breeding station or send him to Blue Grass to stand for charity or just how I will use the beauty I have not decided, but one thing I think is a safe gamble: I will yet demonstrate him to be the best trotting horse stallion in the world — demonstrate it so that all will see and admit, including horse sharp magnates, that he has no equal." POLO FIESTA AT SAN MATEO. Charles W. Clark is planning a fiiesta to take place at his country home at San Mateo in February that will rank with the great entertainments of the past and will be a standard for the future. The pro- gramme will embrace all the high-class sports of the field with polo and pony racing the dominant fea- tures. The fiesta will mark the completion of the artistic polo pavilion at El Palomar, Mr. Clark's beau- tiful summer place. The festivities will begin on Saturday, February 16th, and will continue until Washington's birthday, the 22d. There will be two days' of racing, the other days being devoted to polo. As a formidable team of English players will surely be here, and as teams are expected from both the South and East, the af- fair will take on the importance of an international event. In order to secure the representative teams of the South Mr. Clark has authorized Robert Leighton, secretary of the California Polo and Pony Racing Association, to inform the players that transporta- tion will be provided for all their ponies. As the players will be practicing at the time for the tourna- ment at Hotel Coronado, to be held in March, it is expected they will be glad to make a polo pilgrimage to the North to test the mettle of the players they will have to meet in the championship tournament. Mr. Clark will provide artistic trophies of silver for all the events on both track and field. These will be highly valued souvenirs of an occasion which will mark a new era in equestrian sports on this coast. While Mr. and Mrs. Clark will entertain many special guests, their grounds will be thrown open to all the people of the countryside during the racing and the polo. CALIFORNIA HORSES AT OLD GLORY SALE. Quite a number of horses bred in California were sold at the recent Old Glory sale in New York. Some of them were campaigners fresh from this year's Grand Circuit, while others were "has beens" mak- ing their regular annual appearance on the auction circuit, and a few were old brood mares. The fol- lowing is a list of the California horses that went through the sale, with the price brought by each: Aria 2:16% by Bernal, $65; Flyaway by McKinney, $200; Leonard McKinney by McKinney, $S00; Amaz- ing by McKinney, $300; Lena N. 2:05% by Sidney, $300; Pasonte 2:13 by Palo Alto, $400; Maggie Mc- Dowell 2:21% by Sidney, $350; Jessica McCurdy by Palo Alto, $210; Midnight Lass by Ansel, §170; Naza by Nazote, $180; Rosoro Prince by Dexter Prince, $510; Ben F. 2:07% by Bradtmoor, $500; Billy H. -.i.0% by Knight, $1550; Brilliant Girl 2:08% by James I.Cadison, $6000; Tuna 2:08% by James Madi- son, $4500; Forest W. 2:14% by Wayland W., $450; Sweet Marie 2:02 by McKinney, $14,000; Mack Mack 2:08 by McKinney, $2000; Frank Dale 2:23% by Chas. Derby, $400; Agitato 2:09 by Steinway, $255; Gertie H. 2:26% by Stone Robin, $325; Virginia 2:09% by Bob Mason, $525; Homeward 2:13% by Strathway, $220. STUD BOOKS WANTED. Wanted, to buy, the first eight volumes of the American Stud Books. Address, stating price and condition of the books, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. * The Holiday number of the Breeder and Sportsman will be issued December 29th. It will be an excellent advertising medium, and those desiring to get their stallions before the public should see that they are in the Stallion Directory, which will be a feature of the issue. Lawrence Stock Farm, on the road between San Jose and Saratoga, owned for many years by Mr. Geo. B. Mclnerney, and by him improved at a cost of thousands of dollars, has been sold through the efforts of Budd Doble, to James Grove, the well known horseman of Contra Costa county, who has recently come into a large fortune. The farm com- prises eighty-one acres of land on which are fine im- provements, comprising an elegant dwelling, fine stables and a mile track. During the past year Budd Doble has kept his great stallion Kinney Lou 2:07% at this farm, having recently, however, moved all his horses to Pleasanton for the winter. Mr. Grove is an enthusiastic and enterprising believer in the American trotter and will make a stock breeding farm of this splendid property. We wish him every success in his new venture. Governor Pardee has made the following appoint- ments of members of the State Veterinary Medical Board. The appointees will hold office until 1910: W. E. D. Morrison, Los Angeles, vice self; Charles Keans, Los Angeles, vice D. J. Oliver, term expired; A. R. Ward of Berkeley, vice J. Street, term ex- pired; M. A. Ryan, vice D. F. Fox, term expired. W. W. Mendenhall has sold for Mr. John Treadwell to Philadelphia parties the good trotting gelding, Charlie T. 2:11%, by Zombro 2:11, dam Sarah Ben- ton (dam of Ella Madison 2:12%) by Albion. The price is said to be a long one. Charlie T. was bred and raised by Mr. M. A. Murphy of this city, for- merly of Colton, and is said to be the best pros- pects for a winner in his class next season that raced this year. The Trotter and Pacer says: Jack Curry, a Chesterfield in manners and a Beau Brummel in ap- pearance, has been the observed of all observers at the Garden sale. Jack had intended to spend the winter on the other coast, but once in New York the old glamour of bright lights and fair women proved too much for him and he announced that until next spring his address would be somewhere along the "Great White Way." Jack already has the nucleus of a good string for next season's campaign. He is wintering at the Empire City track a two-year-old full brother to the sensational New England three- year-old, Codero; the five-year-old black stallion, Instructor, by Direct Hal 2:04%, that he drove a mile in 2:08% in a race the past season, and the bay horse Sidney Carton, by Electmont, that was timed separately in 2:10 in a race at Lexington last fall. The above horses ai'e owned by Mr. Fitz- patrick of Cambridge, Mass. Jack has not decided where he will do his spring training. Sweet Marie 2:02 had no sooner fallen to the bid of George M. Webb of Philadelphia, on Thanksgiving Day, than it was announced that Mr. Webb proposed to identify himself with the New York Driving Club, and to have Sweet Marie represent the club in the competition for the gold cup at the inter-city mati- nees next season. It is needless to say that our local drivers were very much pleased with the in- telligence, for if the arrangement is carried out it is almost a sure thins that the cup will come to New York. Mr. Webb is himself not only a very skillful reinsman, but the highest kind of a sportsman, and he would be a decided acquisition to any club in the country. There is no club in his own city in member- ship with the league of amateur driving clubs, hence his decision to identify himself with the local organ- ization. It is also announced that Mr. Stotesbury of Philadelphia, for whom Mr. Webb was acting in the purchase of the mare, has planned to exhibit her in the International Horse Show, to be given in London next spring. — Trotter and Pacer. The Placer County Fair Association has been or- ganized at a meeting held in Rocklin, when it was decided to incorporate with 10,000 shares of stock at $1 per share. The following were elected direc- tors: Parker Whitney, Isadore Levison, J. G. Whitney, M. H. Tuttle, J. C. Ford, Rocklin; C. H. Blemer, Andrew Rider, J. J. Brennan, O. L. Barton. Loomis; Edward Ames, J. L. Nagle, Robert Hector, Adolph Schnabel, Newcastle; H. S. Williamson, Price Sartain, Lincoln; R. E. L. Leavell. Roseville: D. C. Gillen, Colfax; Charles Keena, E. S. Birdstall, C. A. Tuttle, Auburn. The following officers were elected: Parker Whitney, president; Andrew Ryder, vice-president; C. H. Blemer, secretary; Isa- dore Levison, treasurer. Although the elements have waged a relentless war against the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Harness Horse Association the members are not discouraged and will make another attempt to hold a big race meet in the early spring. The members of the Association held a meeting in the Board of Trade rooms in San Bernardino last week and all the bills incurred in the preparation for the big three days' meet scheduled for the last of Novem- ber were paid, the members giving thir personal checks to square the accounts. This meeting was expected to have been one of the great events of the Association Park track, but like many other races was postponed on account of rain, and the managers reaped a total loss. Among the events arranged was the go of Audubon Boy, the great pacer, who was confidently expected to break his record. Saturday, December 15, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN CONFESSIONS OF AN AUTO. THE SMATHERS-BILLINGS CASE. Monday: Just out o£ the shop. I'm supposed to be worth $2,000. but I feel like thirl Tuesday: On exhibition. Been admired b> blondes, four lawyers, one clubman and a retired sea captain. Wednesday: Sold to a man who couldn't am buy me. But he did. His wife is trying to get into suburban society. Thursday: Gee, but I feel mad in my bearings. Also I believe I've got wind in my carbureter. Man tried me to-day. Went for ten miles and then I laid down. Sent for agent. Agent too busy to come. Having troubles of his own. Friday: The trouble with me was. I wasn't as- sembled right. I came out in a lot of 200. and they had to hurry over me. It's tough to be an invalid so young in life. Saturday: Man took me out again to-day. Oh, my, I should hate to feel the way toward any human be- ing he does toward me! First he was stuck on me, and now he says he's stuck with me. Sunday: The trouble with me is that I have a dose of malaria. It gives me that tired feeling. I had to be towed home by a watering cart. Never expected to be so near a water wagon as that. Monday: Man advertised me for sale to-day. Tuesday: Guess I was mistaken about what my owner thought. By the way he praised me to a possible purchaser, he loves me better than anything on earth. Wednesday: Sold again at half price. Man who bought me has been trying to run me ever since. Thursday: Here I am again at factory. By jove, they're going to take out my appendix! Friday: Operation was successful. All I took was gasoline. Saturday: Full of ginger. Went a thirty-mile clip all day. New owner much pleased. Sunday: Sick again. My crankshaft has neurosis, I guess. Man changed my clutch too soon — curse him! Monday: Traded for a horse. Tuesday: Back at factory. These visits are get- ting too frequent. Wednesday: New owner impatient. Thursday: New owner had me out. Ran into a wagon of bricks. Friday: And to think I should end my days in a scrap heap! — Ex. SECRETARY WILSON'S REPORT. On the subject of stock breeding the report states that after consultation with officers of American pedigree record associations the Department has radically changed the regulations regarding the im- portation of animals for breeding purposes. Hitherto certificates of approved domestic and foreign asso- ciations have been accepted with the requirement that they show the ancestors for two generations. This requirement caused inconvenience and dissatis- faction to importers, but the Department felt that unless it could supervise more closely the books of record such a requirement was necessary to give a reasonable assurance of pure breeding. The new regulations require that animals imported for breed- ing purposes shall be registered in an approved Am- erican book of record in order to be entitled to free entry. Where a breed has no book of record in the United States the certificate of the chief of the Bu- reau of Animal Industry must be obtained. The records of the approved associations are closely su- pervised by the Department and must conform to prescribed conditions in order to remain on the approved list. This change should prove beneficial to the breeding industry. It will not only make offi- cers more careful in the management of pedigree registers, but will practically compel the registra- tion of imported pure-bred animals in American books. Satisfactory progress is being made in the experi- ment in breeding heavy harness horses at the Col- orado Experiment Station. The stud has been in- creased by the purchase of two Kentucky mares of desirable strains of breeding. It is considered ad- visable to increase further the number of experi- mental animals and the Department should be pre- pared to purchase exceptionally good mares as op- portunity offers. This line of experiment promises to be of the greatest value to American stockmen and should be carried out systematically and thor- oughly. Experiments have been begun in co-oper- ation with the Vermont Experiment Station in breed- ing Morgan horses with the object of preventing the loss of the Morgan blood, preserving the type and increasing the size. Seven mares and two fillies were purchased in Vermont and two mares in Ken- tucky for these exepriments. OCCIDENT STAKE OF 1909. The richest trotting stake in California for three- year-olds is always the Occident, in late years worth over $2,000 to the winner. The stake of 1909, which is for foals of 1906, will close January 1st as usual, and we urgently request every owner of a well-bred trotting foal to enter it in this stake. The chances are that this stake will receive a large number of entries and be worth more than any previous stake. Several promising youngsters have been sold for high prices in the past because they were eligible to start in the Occident Slake. The following is from the New York Times of December 6th: The greatest scandal in the history of American trotting courses was decided yesterday, so far as the governing organization of the sport i when the Board of Review of the National Trotting Association, at Its annual meeting at the Murray Hill Hotel, declared that the Mempl G Cup race. in which Major Delmar, driven by his owner, Elmer E. Smathers, defeated Lou Dillon, driven by her owner, C. K. <;. Billings, was won on its merits and that the charge against Elmer E. Smathers was dis missed. Since October is, 1904, the light harness world has been agitated over a charge of alleged conspiracy on the part of Mr. Smathers. made by Ed. Sanders, brother of Lou Dillon's trainer, and Geo. Spear, a well known driver and trainer, to the effect that Sanders, al the instance of Mr. Smathers. adminis- tered "dope" to Lou Dillon, which made her stop after going half a mile to road wagon at a two- minute gait and thus enabled Major Delmar to win. The gold cup was withheld from Mr. Smathers by the Memphis Trotting Association, but he subse- quently recovered its possession through recourse to the courts and the putting up of necessary bonds. As an offset to the serious charge Mr. Smathers collected many affidavits from reputable persons, which allowed, as they were read yesterday, that there was a clique of persons directly interested in the gold cup race that intended to injure his char- acter at any cost. These affidavits, with the testi- mony of Spear, Edward Malloy, the caretaker of Lou Dillon, and another affidavit from Ed. Sanders that all he swore to previously was an untruth, con- vinced the board, for after a rather brief executive session it was ready to announce its decision. Mr. Smathers and a number of prominent horse- men throughout the country, including Daniel J. Campau of Detroit and Frank Bower of Philadelphia, a member of the Central District Board of the Board of Review, were present throughout the proceedings. Mr. Smathers was deeply gratified over the result, contending that much of the credit was due to the able manner in which the case was presented by ex-Congressman John S. Wise, John I. Adams. Judge Edward P. Coyne, and Carruthers Ewing of Mem- phis, Tenn. It was brought out by Mr. Wise in his closing address to the board, that, in the event of Mr. Smathers being exonerated, probably a civil suit for damages would be instituted against both C. K. G. Billings and Murray Howe, the secretary of the Memphis Trotting Association, the allegation being that Howe was a party, with Ed. Sanders, in charg- ing that Lou Dillon was "doped," so as to lose the race to Major Delmar, and that Mr. Billings, as one of the leading men of the Memphis Trotting Asso- ciation, was a party to the so-called conspiracy. It was also said after the decision was rendered that charges of conspiracy would be preferred against Ed. Sanders and George Spear, and is found guilty both men would be expelled. The members of the Board of Review who heard the evidence yesterday were Major P. P. Johnston of Lexington. Ky.; President George Campbell Brown of Spring Hill. Tenn., representing the Central Dis- trict: J. M. Johnson of Calais, Me., representing the Eastern District, and John H. Shults of New York, representing the Atlantic District. Most of the tes- timony presented was through affidavits, the only persons immediately identified with the case pres- ent being E. E. Smathers, George Spear and "Eddie" Malloy. Secretary Gocher presented the charges of the National Trotting Association against E. E. Smathers in the shape of numerous affidavits. One from Millard Sanders said that his brother, Ed. Sanders, made preparations for the "doping" of Lou Dillon, contending that he. Ed. Sanders, thought $5000 or $10,000 could be secured from Mr. Smath- ers. Millard Sanders also said he believed George Spear was mixed up in the affair. An affidavit was also read from Mr. Billings, which stated that up to a short time before the race Lou Dillon was in fine shape. Before she had gone to the quarter-mile post, however. Mr. Billings no- ticed the mare was not going as well as she should. and when he called upon her to do her best she failed. Before the heat was ended the mare showed evidences of being very sick. George Spear, horse trainer for Mr. Smathers, who was charged with being one of the chief parties to the alleged doping." was subjected to a severe cross-examination. He said that he was first ap- proached by Mr. Smathers at Lexington. Ky.. a short time before the race. Mr. Smathers, he said, asked him to see what could be done to assure the winning of the race by Major Delmar, Spear was not sure whether he suggested the plan of attempting to bribe "Ed" Sanders, but he said Mr. Smathers told him to go ahead and see "Ed" and try to make some arrangements for the winning of the race by Major Delmar. Spear then said that he and Sanders talked it over, and he presumed "Ed" Sanders would his brother, Millard. "Ed" wanted more money than the $5,000 Mr. Smathers was ready to offer. Mr. Smathers wanted the mare to go a good race, just sufficiently to be beaten by Major Delmar. Counsellor Wise, in his cross-examination ui the driver, mixed him up somewhat as to dates, and subjected him to a severe questioning on his past record. His questions seemed to show that Spear had been guilty of sharp practices. He got from an admission that his affidavit was secured eting Murray Ho* i and thai Mr Meagher, personal counsel for Mr. Bill- ip the affidavit, which : ligned. Eddie Malloy, the caretaker of Lou I 1 1 saw Lou Dillon's trainer adminlsi blng to ml of a bottle. He took i illowed no one to go near thi H almost sun- Lou Dillon had been "doped." in con- Ion of this Dr. Julius W. Schlebler, wl tended Lou Dillon afti , from the I Dillon v with the "thumps" and nothing else. She treatment i er. lie said the charge thai the man- v. with eight ounces of mercury was nonsensical. "Mei not can • uch conditions as thumps," tbi ian further said After the race Dr. Schieble: Bed thai he was asked to sign an affidavit th illness of the mare was suspicious, but he n in Eugene Block, another veti nected with the Bureau of Animal Indus! race, ami in his testimony contended thai Lou Dil- lon was not "dopi ' In summing up for Mr Smathers both John S. ■ and Carruthers Ewing characterized the* . as the wink or corrupt men. and the proceeding did re i" Injure trotting than anything else that had occurred in the annals of the sport. THE A. L. THOMAS CASE. At the recent New York meeting of the Board of Review of the National Trotting Association, the appeal of A. L. Thomas of Benson, Nebraska, who i expelled by the Trotting Association for refus- ing to start in the third heat of the 2:09 trol on Wednesday. September 12. 1906, at the State Fair at Syracuse. N. Y., was denied. This case was I only in importance to that of the Memphis gold cup. Driver Thomas had entered Mainsheet in the 2:09 trotting stake. The horse, on account of his prev- ious performances was the favorite. He drew last position for the first heat and finished sixth. In scoring for the second heat he got away a length and a half ahead of his field, but on the outside of the track. He immediately cut across for the pole, and within a hundred yards was on even terms with Tuna, driven by Jack Curry, which had the pole. Curry tried to disconcert Thomas by shouting at him not to take the pole, but Mainsheet was trotting so fast that he was soon clear of his field and took the pole. Some few hundred feet further on Mainsheet. in crossing a hard spot in the track, broke, and, as pre- scribed by the trotting rules. Driver Thomas im- mediately took his horse back to his stride. As a consequence, Curry was compelled to pull Tuna out to pass Mainsheet. Ed. Geers, with Golddust Maid, which had won the previous heat, was behind Tuna and Mainsheet. Golddust Maid and six horses passed Mainsheet before he caught his stride. Mainsheet, however, went on at a fast clip and won the heat in 2: "7 i, Alter the heat Drivers Curry and Geers entered a claim of foul, which was sustained by the judges. Thomas denied that the action of his horse constitut- ed a foul. The judges announced that the heat had been taken away from Mainsheet, which was placed in eleventh position. Thomas requested permission to draw Mainsheet from the race on the grounds that the horse had no chance of winning a prolonged race on account of his physical condition. The judges refused the re- quest, and Thomas announced that he would not start his horse. On the last day of the meeting the judges made the official announcement that Driver Thomas was expelled from all National Trotting Association tracks. Thomas was chagrined over the decision of the judges and used language that he afterward "d and apologized for. and admitted that it was his duty to conform with the ruling of the judges even if he was not guilty of any infraction of trotting rules or that the judges were in error. Thomas applied for reinstatement and Secretary Gocher opened the case by reading statements made by the judges of the race relative to the facts gov- erning the expulsion. Judge H. M. Whitehead of New York City, one of the leading authorities on trotting rules, pleaded Thomas' case before the Board of Review. In the examination of Thomas, who appeared in person, it was brought out that he □ engaged in driving for the last thirty years and had never been taken out of a race or brought before the board on any charge. He admitted his error, but pleaded extenuating circumstances based on the actions of presiding Judge Hayt of Bingham- ton, X. Y.. in previous races. In his final appeal. Judge Whitehead asked for clemency on account of Thomas' willingness to re- cognize the power and standing of the National Trot- -sociation and the letter of apology was put in evidence, but Thomas' petition was denied. John E. Madden owns a two-year-old full brother to Siliko. which has been a mile in 2:25%, and Clem Beachy thinks him faster than Siliko. Madden has informed some Europeans who were anxious to pur- chase Siliko that he is not for sale. A small band of richly bred mares are being collected by Madden and Siliko will be put at the head of the stir: being given a chance to win the Transyh HORSE BREEDING FOR PROFIT. There is perhaps as little, or even less, attention given to horse breeding by the average farmer than to any other branch of his business; and yet, in the opinion of the writer, there is no other line that a farmer on a hundred-acre farm can derive more pleasure from, and which will give greater returns. Horses are, and have for some time past been, sell- ing for good prices, and the indications are that all the horses that our farmers can raise will be re- ciuired at prices that will pay them well, provided they raise the right kind. What I mean by "the right kind" is a first-class horse of whatever breed you have a preference for, and that the market demands. It would not do if every person were engaged in breeding one class. We have a market for the heavy draft, carriage, roadster and saddle horse, and each of these can be bred with profit on our farms; but, as a farmer, I am compelled to say that the heavy draft horse is the most likely to prove profitable for the average farmer to raise. There are several rea- sons why I make this statement: 1. The heavy mare is most suitable for the aver- age work on the farm. 2. The heavy colt can be broken in to work and will earn his keep at a younger age. 3. The work on the farm is well suited to fit a heavy horse for future usefulness, when sold to go into our large towns and cities for dray purposes. 4. There are very few farmers that have time and experience to raise more than one out of ten light horses that are really first-class and even then he is not likely to get what it is worth; but some dealer is likely to reap much the greater profit. If we are going to make a success of raising stock of any kind, we must aim at producing the best. We should first select the very best females we can possibly afford; see that they are a first class type of the breed to which they belong, and that they are bred from good, sound, healthy ancestors, on both sides, then select the very best sire that is to be had. There are three things necessary to suc- cess in breeding and raising livestock: (1) You must have the animals with the proper breeding; (2) you must have suitable feed, and (3) the animals must be given the proper care and comfort. Any farmer who closely adheres to these three rules is sure to succeed with whatever line of stock he may raise, and it is certain that he cannot make much of a success with stock in any other way. You may buy the very best horse, cow and sheep or hog that money can buy, take it home, put it in a poor stable, give it little or no care and poor food, and there will be only one result — the animal will go to pieces. On the other hand, you may grow and cure the very best feed that it is possible to produce and have one of the best stables that is to be found but if you have animals of poor breeding and undesirable con- formation, you cannot make a success; on the other hand your good feed, your fine stable and your time and labor will give you small returns and only dis- appointment will follow, as is the result with far too many of our farmers at the present time. What is wanted in a draft horse is size and qual- ity combined. There are some of our breeders who lose sight of quality in order to get size, and others sacrifice size in order to secure quality; but in order to attain the best results, it is necessary to have a fair amount of both. I always select a horse with a good, broad forehead, a bright, clear eye, a nicely set ear, broad and open jaws set well apart, and not a meaty but a clean- cut throat, neck well arched and carried down well into the shoulders, a good depth from bottom of neck to bottom of chest, fore- legs set well back under the body and well muscled, chest prominent, broad knee, hard, flinty bone, nice silky hair moderately long, sloping pastern, good spring of rib, strong back, nicely turned quarters well muscled down, clean, broad and strong hock, a good walker, picking up every foot squarely and setting it down squarely. We will take it for granted that you have a good mare and use such a sire as I have described, and that you are producing the feed on your own farm, as all farmers should. Then a word about the care; it is a great mistake to overfeed or pamper a horse beyond a certain stage. I believe in always working the brood mare. There is no reason why a mare, if properly hitched and properly driven, should not work right up to the time of foaling; in fact, I have taken the harness off mares to allow them to foal and have never had a loss by so doing. If the mare is to foal early, he- fore grass time, give her a few boiled oats and a lib- eral supply of bran with a little flax seed occasion- ally. If she is getting plenty of grass, nothing of this kind will be needed. After foaling, ordinary feed will do — good oats, bran, and well-cured bay. Never allow the foal to follow the mare when work- ing, but keep it in a well built, roomy box. Never expect the foal to eat with the mare, but always provide a small box in the opposite corner to feed the foal in. Teach the foal to eat early. A few ground oats and bran, with a little milk, is a desir- able ration. The foal will not take much at first, but will soon show a readiness for hearty meals. In the early part of the season, it will always pay to allow the foal to suck sometime during the fore- noon and also in the afternoon, giving the mare a drink and a few oats to eat while the foal is suck- ing. It will benefit both the mare and the foal. A.-nutom the colt to being handled by leaving a haiLer on and occasionally taking hold of it when feeding the mare. Never wean the colt too quickly, but by degrees. It is best for both the mare and the THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN foal to take two or three weeks to do it. Feed the foal often, both during the time of and after wean- ing. Never allow two foals to feed out of the same box. One is sure, sooner or later, to become master and secure the lion's share. Give the foal first-class care throughout the winter. Always be careful to give mares • plenty of exercise in the late fall and winter after the work on the farm is done. — Des. Farmer. GOVERNMENT BREEDING. The American horse, like the American merchant ship, has lost what was once a proud position before the world. It became evident, however, during the war in South Africa, and the boom in the export trade that arose in consequence of the scarcity of horses for British army purposes, that the American horse could be made a profitable subject for the ef- forts of breeders who would make money by exporta- tion. The horses sent abroad during this boom and since have established the reputation of the Ameri- can equine as a profitable investment by dealers. With its usual alertness to a condition that will benefit the country the Department of Agriculture at once decided to take steps to produce a horse that would be better than anything on the market and one to which the nation could point with pride as the representative American animal. With a rather small appropriation from Congress the department set to work to select the very best breeding animals that could be procured and these have been installed at the Government Experiment Station in Colorado sufficiently long to make the experiment a subject for report. The most difficult task the department had was to pick a stallion to head the stud that would be worthy of the important object in view. An almost unlimited number of horses were offered and exam- ined, but rejected by the experts. At last a royal sire was found in the person of the standard bred trotter, Carmon, a 16-hand horse, weighing 1200 pounds in fair condition, bay, with black points and no white markings, bred by the Hon. Norman J. Colman of St. Louis. This horse had been exhibited by Mr. Thomas W. Lawson as one of his famous four-in-hand, under the name of Glorious Thunder- cloud. Carmon had a pedigree known to horsemen the world over. The points of his conformation are his bead and neck and hind quarters. His forehead is broad and full, with a straight nose and face; full, expressive eyes and well carried ears. His neck is clean, muscular and well arched. He is a king of stallions and worthy to be the sire of the national horse of this country. The search for mares was carried on throughout the various States. The judges had certain rules laid down for their guidance, these rules having been prepared after careful consideration by the depart- ment. It was decided that the Government-bred horse should possess certain qualities that would recommend him as an ideal horse for the market, and not merely a show horse or a race or trotting- track idol. Hereditary unsoundness was regarded as a disqualification. Pedigree was not considered so far as registration was concerned, but the board re- quired evidence to be submitted showing that the animals purchased were from parents and ancestors of like type, thus insuring blood lines that would breed reasonably true. Speed, while not ignored, was not made an essential. Life, spirit and energy, with moderate speed, were considered, and while con- formation was not sacrificed to speed, speed with conformation and good action was regarded as an advantage. The type for mares was one standing 15.3 bands, weighing 1,100 to 1,500 pounds, bay, brown or chest- nut in color, with stylish head and neck, full-made body, deep ribs, straight back, strong loin, straight full crop, muscular forearms, quarters and lower thighs; good, all 'round action was insisted upon. Of the eighteen mares finally selected the ancestors of six purchased in Wyoming have been bred for five or six generations in that State, the band having been started by means of an importation of horses from the Central West, which was largely of Morgan stock. Among the mares in this experiment are Wis- consin Queen, Illinois Beauty, Michigan Lady, Min- nesota, Bonnie Iowa and other mares of national fame. The first product of the Government breeding ex- periment are now weanlings. The experts in charge of the station are watching their development with keen interest. They range the year around in the open pasture, no shelter other than that afforded by nature being given them. This is one feature of the experiment. The Government does not intend to coddle the national horse of the future. He must de- velop under conditions that will obtain in any part of the country or with any circumstances that fortune may select. If the experiment is successful, as it seems ex- tremely likely to be, it will show that Americans can develop their own breeding stock of horses; it will make light horse breeding less of a lottery than it is at present, and will at the same time provide breeding animals which can be used profitably on the lighter horses of the country. In time the Ameri- can carriage horse will become famous and the de- mand for him will extend to the ends of the earth. At least this is the future as the optimists of the experiment station regard it. It is argued that what the market wants and will pay fo. -i a light horse of moderate speed, sound, handsome and stylish, with a shapely head and neck, a straight, strong back, straight croup, muscular quarters and stifles, well set legs, and all 'round true action and abundant endurance. Such a horse [Saturday, December 15, 1300. is certain to repay the breeder. If of, the roadster type, he sells well as a driver; if more on the heavy- harness order, as a carriage horse. Americans are becoming more and more fond of the carriage horse. As the citizen who makes a success in life passes from the rank and file to the company of those with plethoric bank accounts, he almost invariably aspires to set up a carriage. It is hoped that the American horse now in process of development will appeal to this man as equal is not superior to the imported article presented to his attention with so much earnestness by the dealer. The situation in the horse market during recent years had a great deal to do with the determination to carry on this experiment. As the American horse has become scarce prices have advanced so that there has been almost a panic among dealers. When the American-bred horse of the experiment station is an assured fact, this scarcity it is hoped will cease, and as prices drop in consequence of the increased supply, dealers abroad will come here for the sur- plus, and a boom in the horse trade will result. — Rider and Driver. BEDDING HORSES. There is nothing like straw, and possibly the great superiority of England's horses has been partly due to the system of bedding. The method is seen to perfection in a racing stable. The boys are taught by the head lad to bed up in the most exact way. There is some straw added daily and some taken away, but the bed is always clean and soft, brought up at the sides of the box or stall at the right height and angles, and with no bare or uneaven spots any- where. It looks quite an art to see a horse bedded up at stable time, and as the door closes the racer looks as if he has nothing to do but to enjoy his corn, his lump of hay, and then to sleep quietly on this perfect bed. You never used to see the same thing in any other country. In France le garcon d'ecurie would take hold of a bundle of straw and shake it all over a box, but he had not the skill of the pitch- fork. Very few of the natives could ever please the Chantilly trainers, but some were amenable to teach- ing. When the late Emperor of the French settled into his dignity and court in Paris he determined to fill the imperial stables with good hunters, car- riage horses and hacks, and, just as some epicures would have none but French cooks, Napoleon III. bethought himself of none but English stablemen. This caused a small revolution amongst the native grooms, and their demands had to be allowed except- ing that the Emperor would persist in retaining the services of his stud groom, Mr. Gamble, and the latter deplored that his new staff could not dress a horse properly, and, far more important still, they could not bed him up. — Exchange. BREEDERS ARE OPPOSED. A movement is on foot by certain thoroughbred breeders to prevent the American Breeders' Protec- tive Association from bidding on the broodmares con- signed by them in the coming sales, and it is said that efforts will be made to secure an injunction re- straining the purchasing committee of the Association from bidding on these animals. It is claimed that where the committee starts the bid on the animal it is taken for granted by the general public that the mare is of an inferior quality, and, as a result, the consignor is forced to see his stock go at a sacrifice, when in fact the mares are oftimes worth thousands of dollars. There are numerous instances, it is claimed, where high-class mares and producers of good stake winners have been purchased by the As- sociation and their pedigrees destroyed; the most noted of such instances being Silk Gown, the dam of the famous race horse and sire Garry Herrman. While the Association was founded for the best in- terest of the breeders, there are several prominent breeders who are neither members nor contributors, among whom is James B. Haggin, the most extensive breeder of thoroughbreds in the country. KENTUCKY ADOPTS NEW YORK IDEA. At an adjourned meeting of the American Breeders' Protective Association, held at Lexington recently, definite action was taken to put in operation the pro- posed plan to improve the breed of horses in Ken- tucky by the purchase and free distribution of thoroughbred stallions to various counties outside the blue grass region of the State. The Association unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing that a portion of the fund now in the hands of the Asso- ciation be used for the purpose named, and a perma- nent committee was appointed to carry out its pro- visions, being empowered not only to purchase the stallions needed, but to look after placing them in the various counties. The committee consists of President E. F. Clay, Sesretary George H. Whitney, J. N. Camden Jr., and P. H. Chenault. An Eastern turf paper says the success of Califor- nia horses on the Grand and Great Western Circuits has been remarkable this year. The bay horse Grattan Bells 2:10y2 by Grattan Boy, dam Boquita by Bow Bells, was purchased last week by John Splan. Grattan Bells is a six-year-old and will be sent to Austria to be used in long dis- tance racing. The price paid was $7,500. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday. December 15, 19QS.1 ^*****,1"'"'llt"t'H.l.U.l.l..HMt,.».I.,1„t,<„> THE BREEDER AX D SPOUTSMA N ROD, GUN AND KENNEL | Conducted by J. X. DeWitt f MOMENTOUS QUESTION— THE FIT OF A GUN. [From W. W. Greener's "The Gun and Its D. . ment ."] Take a gun and put it up to the shoulder two or three times without aiming at anything in particular; if it seems to come up easily and be under perfect control, choose a mark ten or fifteen feet distant and slightly higher than the aimer's shoulder. Fling up the gun quickly while looking at the mark, and im- mediately the gun is at the shoulder close the left eye and glance at once along the rib; the sight at the muzzle should cover the object at which the shooter was looking as he brought the gun up. If upon this maneuver being repeated several times it is found that the gun each time covers the mark at which it is aimed, it should be tried in a' like manner at other marks, at different distances and elevations. If these marks are covered in the same manner the gun may be considered a fit and a little practice will make the shooter quite at home with the weapon. It should then be tried at a target. Take a few snap shots at a bullseye and if the shots are not placed central something is wrong with either the gun or the shooter. If a man cannot hit a fixed mark at thirty to forty yards every time with a shotgun he cannot expect to hit birds on the wing. The sportsman who can make his choice out of a large stock of guns, or with the assistance of an ex- perienced man to guide him. has a great advantage over the man whose trials must be made with a few weapons and without the help of an expert to correct any faulty actions which may escape the observation of the shooter. For instance, a person adept in the art of gun fitting would detect at once whether a second aim was taken in aligning the gun and could immediately so alter a try-gun as to come up in the way desired; whereas the shooter, if alone, must note where the gun points, and calculate what am- ount of alteration is necessary. If a gun is pointed much below the mark at which it is aimed, the stock of the gun is too crooked, too short, or the gun too heavy If it points above the mark at which it is aimed, it is too straight, or has too much toe upon the stock. It is much better to use a gun that is too straight than one that is the reverse, as the author will prove in the paragraphs on the use of guns. If it points to the right it is cast off too much; if to the left, the cast off is not sufficient. If it is not horizontal, but twisted over so that the right barrel is the higher, the stock requires to be twisted over by casting off the toe more; if the left barrel is higher (which is very rarely the case), both the cast of the gun and the shape of the butt must be al- tered. The straighter and longer the stock which can be manipulated with ease, the better and quicker will be the shooting and less fatiguing the work of a heavy day's shooting. All good guns are so regulated that, aimed point blank and dead level along the rib, they will center on the mark at forty yards distance. Some trap shots require their guns to carry as many as six inches high at forty yards; this is pref- erable to using a gun which shoots high, because, being too straight in the stock it is aimed too high. Misses with a shotgun, as with a rifle, more frequent- ly arise from errors in elevation, than in the mis- direction of the aim. The "try-gun" is a gunmaker's tool, which permits of the stock being altered to any length, bend, cast off. and shape of the butt and is of use in fitting a sportsman who needs a gun of special build. Most of these guns are capable of being fired, but. as not one of them handles at all like an ordinary gun, it does not followr that, because a shooter is able to use it with success, a proper gun made with the same measurements of stock will prove quite suit- able. It is a tool which can be used to good advan- tage onlv when in the hands of an experienced gun fitter. A short gun stock assists the shooter to get up the gun freely, but it is against his holding it firmly against the shoulder: a large butt, not too flat, and with a fairly broad toe. is the best for bedding firmly against the shoulder: it should, in most cases, be slightly shorter to the left edge of the butt plate. The better and more truly the butt plate fits the shoulder the more comfortable will be the gun in use and the less appreciable will be the recoil. The hand or the grip of the gun must not be so thick that it cannot be grasped with ease; it may be of oval section, or egg shape, with the smallest point at the top, or. to afford a better grasp, even diamond shape in section; it must not be round, or to have too fine or too flat a checkering, or feel clumsy, and the fore end must be narrow, standing high from the barrels and fall full into the palm of the hand when it grips the barrels. It is sometimes said that a sportsman cannot shoot with a gun that suits him if he varies his clothing; possibly some men cannot, but they are not good t *++*++ +-j-n.+4.+++^..:..:.+.:.++++.:.+ nor should they pose us such, for as stated before, the good shot, the man who knows how to handle a gun and how to aim. will shoot well with any gun. Dr. Carver has in a single exhibition shoot of less than an hour's duration shot and performed equally well with a Winchester repeating rifle of the military model, a double shotgun of 2% inch bend and a double shotgun of 2 inch bend. The man who really means to shoot well does so irrespective ot any trifling wrong dimension of the weapon he has to use. and the acquisition of the art of shoot- ing enables one to do what the hypercritical gun fitting faddist would not attempt, with even the most favorable conditions. There is no definite authority for the prevailing fashion in gun stocks, and the dimensions and shape of this part of the gun have given rise to more fre- quent discussion among gun makers and sportsmen than anything else connected with shooting. The measures of a gun stock may be ascertained as follows: Take a piece of wood or iron with a perfectly straight edge, sufficiently long to reach from the sight on the muzzle to the extremity of the butt; lay this straight edge along the rib 'and measure the distance from muzzle to heel and from muzzle to comb. This is the bend. Then lengths required will be from the center of the fore or right hand trigger to the heel, center and toe respectively, and the depth from the heel to the toe. The cir- cumference of the hand may be obtained by passing a string around it immediately behind the trigger guard and measuring the string. In taking the length measure the extreme length, and not to the edge of the heel-plate. Cast off is the amount the stock is thrown out of truth with the barrels in a lateral direction. Most gun stocks are twisted over — that is. the toe of the butt is more "cast off" than the heel— the usual "cast off" is three-sixteenths for heel and three- eighths for toe. Balance — This is always to be measured from the breech ends of the barrel. It is best to balance the gun on a thin string. A 12-bore with 30-inch barrels, weighing seven pounds or over, should balance at about three inches from the breech; if with 27-inch or 28-ineh barrels, and 5% pounds to 6 pounds, about 2% inches from the breech would be considered a good balance. American sportsmen use guns with stocks much more crooked as. when shooting, they keep the head erect, and many English colonists follow this rule, the crooked gun stock being quite common in South Africa. The lengths of the gun stock from the fore trigger to toe and heel will regulate the angle of the butt, and the cast off will throw the butt over a little, so that unless the butt were rounded or chamfered, its edge would only touch against the shoulder. The amount of chamfer required will depend upon the amount of "cast off" and the build of the person for whom the gun is intended. Dr. W. F. Carver always shot with a heel plate not only much hollowed — i. e., very much shorter to center than to the extremities — but also chamfered so as to fit squarely against the muscles of his shoulder. Many shooters will find it more convenient to shoot with a gun having the butt so rounded or sloped, than with the usual butt, which is of equal length to either edge. Guns with stocks from 14 inches to 14% inches long, measuring from the fore trigger to the center of heel plate, will be found in most gun makers' shops, and the common "cast off" is :;-I6 inch at the heel and 3-8 inch at toe. A sportsman above the average height should take a gun longer than usual and also one slightly more bent. The longest stock the author has made is 15% inches and the greatest bend 4% inches. It rarely happens that stocks shorter than 13% inches are required. A shooter with sloping shoulders will find that a stock about 2%-inch bend at heel and 1%-inch bend at the comb will probably suit him best. The gun stock must be so fashioned that the heel plate shall be at right angle, or nearly so, to the barrels, and the gun will stand with the barrels almost perpendicular. Some, however, prefer that the gun when stood upright shall be such that the sight and the center of the butt shall be in a plumb line. A thin man requires but little cast off to his gun, while a stout man with broad shoulders may need a gun much cast off. The pistol hand gun stock, known technically as half pistol hand, is the common form through Canada and the United States, and is also being adopted by the sportsmen of Australia and South Africa. Among English sportsmen the use of the pistol grip is confined chiefly to double rifles and large bore guns, and it permits a firmer grip than the straight hand stock, but it is not so convenient for pulling the left trigger in quick succession to the right. With the straight grip the hand may slide backward but with the pistol grip it is necessary to bend the trig- ger finger more to Are the second barrel rapidly. Some sportsmen, whether using straight or pistol hand stocks, find it more convenient to pull the near trigger first and move the hand forward rapidly to fire a rapid second shot. There are other shapes of stocks with which many sportsmen are acquainted, but to others they will b novel and offer certain advantages. First, there is the horn guard, equivalent to the scroll guard old-fashioned English rifle. This guard to allow a better and firmer grip of the gun to 1" on- tained with the right hand. The same advantage as claimed for the pistol hand stock, and it moreover prevents the second finger of the right hand from being bruised by tin- back of the i ruard. The horn guard is much us.-.i by some Continental sportsmen and the German gunmakers particularly fashioner] it Into an ornamental Bttii i the shotgun or rifle. Another Continental form is the shield guard or horn before guard. With this style of stock the gun i isr in front of thi ger guard by tb.' thumb and forefinger if the left hand, the palm of the left hand and the remaining fingers being firmly pressed against the guard. This style of holding the gun is not to be commended, but it must be admitted that many fine shuts an' to be found who never hold their gun differently. The rational gun stock was introduced by the author some time ago, and it embodies qualities long sought in pistol grip guns, and the undeniable advan- tage of the straight stock. With the usual English gun stock, put up in the usual manner, it will be found that about one-quarter of the butt projects above and has no bearing a ■_■ the shoulder. This leaves the sharp narrow toe to steady the gun and take the recoil. With the rational stock the face of the shooter will be rest- ing upon the stock when the bump or heel has reached the level of the shoulder and the whole ol the butt will find a bearing in the hollow of the shooter's shoulder. The bend of the gun will, with the rational stock, be about 2% inches at heel, 1V£ inches at comb and 1>,4 inches midway between heel and comb. The use and necessity of cast off will at once be- come apparent on an examination of an illustration, showing a gun so cast that it may be aligned from the right shoulder with the left eye. This kind of stock serves a very useful purpose. Unfortunately, too many shooters lose sight of the right eye from some mishap while using their guns, and to such a man with a stock of this description is an absolute necessity. But more than one style of stock has been devised for these sportsmen, and the second model shown is, of the two, to be preferred; it is quite as handy and strong, and gives the same shaped comb at the same angle as an ordinary stock. The "Mono- peian" gun comes into this same category, although the result obtained is not by bending over or so fashioning the stock that the left eye may see over to the rib and align the gun, but the sight is brought out to the left side of the left barrel, and an addi- tional sight is affixed to the breech. RED AND WHITE SETTERS. It has long been known that in Ireland there was a Setter that was native to that country, and these dogs have always been of a distinctive color, but just exactly when and how these dogs first ap- peared has never been solved. In very early times it is known that there was a Setter, a large, active, nervous dog, in color red or liver and white, and in disposition showing the same traits that are pos- sessed by the breed to-day. It has been well said that in writing the history of any breed it is safe to say that the origin is unknown, but it was never more safe than in the case in question. No one knows, and in all probability no one will ever know, the origin of the breed. In color the three breeds which bear the name of the Emerald Isle in their titles — the Irish Setter, the Irish Terrier and the Irish Water Spaniel — are very simitar, all being of the same hue, if not the same shade. It is also notable that the redder the Setter or the Terrier the better he is supposed to be. Now. whether the color in these breeds is the result of consanguinity or merely chance, most authorities will, at least, not venture a definite opinion. According to those who have made a special study of this matter, the red Setter is a comparatively re- cent innovation, a fact that many would decry, thinking that antiquity would lend an additional charm to the breed. During the early part of the last century, if we are to believe the Rev. H. Mahon, the Setters of Ireland were mostly red and white, smaller than the dog of this time, but showing very marked differences from the English Setter. This writer acknowledges that there were occasionally pure red dogs, but adds that they were not highly prized, as they were considered more headstrong. Other writers tell us that there were two distinct families of the Setter in Ireland, the one red and white, the other self-colored red. It seems that the marked ones were the more popular, but that they have either since died out or been so inter-bred with the reds that they have been lost. One incident which shows that the red and whites were in the vast majority in the early days is told of a sportsman who was advised by his gamekeeper to buy a red dog "because they were so rare." This is now reversed and it is said that it is almost impossible to buy. even in Ireland, a red anu white. This variety, which seems to have fallen into oblivion, was, according to those who lived when both were fairly common, a very superior ani- mal in the field. A point that should certainly have counted materially in his favor was his color, for none who have used the Irish Setter will deny that sometimes they are a bit difficult to see. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jacl Napa Soda. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 15, 1906. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Los Angeles fanciers are looking forward with en- ism to the spring show of the Southwestern Kennel Club. James 'Mortimer, so it is announced, w..l judge all breeds. The dates selected are March th, Nth and 9th. ihe show will be held in one of the largest rinks in Los Angeles and centrally located. A decidedly wise move on the part of the bench show committee. Entries will close on Febru- ary 25th, presumably. Premium lists, it is reported, will be out and mailed about January 15th. Extra copies and entry blanks will be available to our readers and the local fancy at the office of the Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco. Copies also can be secured by ad- dressing the club secretary or any member of the bench show committee. The bench show committee consists of the follow- ing popular southern fanciers: Wm. J. Morris, chairman; Wm. Kennedy, Wm. K. Peasley, Arthur Letts, James Ewins, Gus Mooser and Edward Green- leaf. The show secretary has not yet been appointed. Arthur Letts has not let his interest in Collies as- sume a rusty hue by any means, he will be looking for the ribbons at Los Angeles with some home-bred young dogs. His good one, Joe of Holmby, is now growing a nice eoat and promises to round into fine enough fettle to clean up the Coast circuit. It will be very interesting to see if he can dispose of several new aspirants for Collie honors. George Albers and his California-bred Collies will be missed at Los Angeles next spring. Who will fill his place as a breeder of good ones west of the Rockies is a problem for the time being. Judge, Albers' last April winner, is still in Los Angeles and will be in the running in March. The bench show committee have expressed their intention to work for a show that will eclipse com- pletely any show ever held in Southern California. Matters are working harmoniously to that end at present. The members of the club are all in unison and are giving the committee every available support and suggestion. This is a most agreeable state of affairs for a Coast kennel club. The bench show committee are not averse to re- ceiving suggestions from exhibitors and propose to do anything within reason to bring about one of the most popular shows yet given on the Coast. The classification will be a liberal one, and, as has always been the case in Los Angeles, the specials will be excellent and numerous, with a conspicuous absence of strings. Bulldogs are coming to the front down in the cit- rus belt. Mr. Geo. B. McLean, the owner of Moston Monarch, has several new ones on the way to his Los Angeles kennels. Boston Terriers will be stronger than ever at the coming Los Angeles show. Some new dogs will be shown, there is a whispering among the orange trees that a crackerjack or two will be put down in the ring, with resultant surprises ensuing when a dark horse crosses the wire in advance. Hampshire Pox Terrier Kennels have been strengthened materially. Mr. Peasley will show some excellent home-bred youngsters — one or two real flyers amongst them, it is intimated. Irish Setter bitches is a very easy class down south, from what we have observed. There has not been a good bitch shown in Los Angeles for several years past. And this reminds us, what is the matter with the English Setter men? With favorable classification and generally liberal special inducements the entry of the breed is lamentably small all over the Coast. The north, it must be said, has a bit better showing, but at that it is not up to what should be. Prince Whitestone, the new field trial sensation, looks like the bench show type, and he is a Llewel- lyn. A few wins on the bench never yet hurt a good field dog. The regular bench show Setter is un- known in California, and as a consequence, the so- called field type has every show to fight it out among themselves and improve, mutually, looks and confor- mation. No sensible breeder will mate his dog or bitch to a weedy specimen; because of a good field trial reputation. Some of the greatest bird dogs liv- ing to-day have never been near a field trial — they got their good working qualities in almost every in- stance from field trial ancestors. For nine months of the year, almost, the Setter and Pointer is not in use, and surely there is but small consolation in having a weedy or blocky-headed piece of canine lumber to just simply look at. The pleasures of the hunting season are much enhanced by shooting over a good looker, and, further, there is no dictum which rules — that a good looking dog can- not find as many birds as one of the canine misfits we sometimes have seen that were called "great bird dogs." It is almost impossible to combine, in one animal, the greatest speed, range and endurance, with bird sense, style in action and a good nose. But on the rare occasions when you do obtain this desideratum, or flatteringly close to it, the conformation to con- tain these qualities must be done up in the same package. Time was when the bird dogs were the "whole show" on the Coast, but through neglect, indiffer- ence, or whatever you may call it, of the breeders, the interest in bird dogs, field trials and bench shows is now decidedly on the wane. Ninety per cent of the field trial recruits received their stimu- lus from the bench show. Then the field trialer gets out his little axe and smites the recruit's interest in both phases of the sport. GAME PROTECTION ROW. Dan Cole, an orange and white English Setter puppy, out of that neat bitch, Bonnie, who by the way, cleaned up all the Southern Setter classes this year, will make his bench debut. He is regarded by those who have seen him as a good youngster, teem- ing with promise. His sire is Harry H., winner of the All-Age at Bakersfield in 1905. Bonnie is out of Lady Cole, a field trial and bench show winner — a grand bitch, successfully bred to illustrate that "bench show" type and conformation and field trial qualities are analagous. Dan will, after the show, be taken in hand with the end in view of making him a winning candidate for the Coast Derby, 1908. Field and Fancy in the report of the Hartford, Conn., show mentions Mr. W. Ellery's recent pur- chase as follows: "Dr. Thos. Daws brought out quite a good, sound dog named Alexander, which went right through to winners, beating some good ones, includ- ing Southport Pendragon, Craigmore, Campaigner and Balmoral Duke. Alexander is a big upstanding sable, just out of his puppyhood, with a long, clean skull, well carried ears, the right expression and the best of legs and feet and sound in body. While not in full coat, he showed lots of undercoat, and has the right texture. He will be shown on the Coast as Valverde Alex- ander. Local judges will be in the saddle during the trials at Bakersfield next month. Entries for the All-Age Stake close to-day. First forfeit $10 and $10 additional to start. The purse will be divided 50, 30 and 20 per cent. For further information.etc, ad- dress Secretary Albert Betz, room 404, No. 925 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco. Mr. W. W. Van Arsdale is to be congratulated on the wins of his two good English Setters, Avalon (California Bell Boy-Peach Blossom) and Policy Girl (Dave Earl-Top's Queen) in the recent Eastern Field Trial Club meet at Newton, N. C. Charlie Babcock had charge of the California string, and while his dogs showed evidences of winning form, he was not in the money until Avalon won second in the All- Age, running over some of the best the East can produce. Policy Girl annexed an equal third in the Subscription Stake. Lanark Lad was placed over Avalon and Fishel's Fank and Jessie Rodfield's Count Gladstone preceded Girl in the order named. When our dogs can get a place in such company as were put down in the Eastern trials they "are going some." Babcock's wins were popular, he had been unable to get his dogs placed for several weeks, in different trials, just by a small margin. He "said nothing and sawed wood" and finally made good in a way that was pleasing to all the circuit followers. When the interest in Pointers and Setters is re- vided, competition will be keener at both trials and ,,hows, and many more fanciers will take up these breeds — the only dogs, many believe, that there is a really good excuse for a city man to own. The Irish Terrier Club of America offer $500 in cash prizes and also four cups for the Westminister Kennel Club show in New York, February, 1907. The main prizes and conditions are the following: Grand Challenge Cup for Dogs — Sweepstakes with silver cup of the value of $100 added by the Club. Entries close January 31, 1907. (For particulars see Club Book.) Grand Challenge Cup for Bitches — Sweepstakes with silver cup of the value of $100 added by the Club. Entries close January 31, 1907. (For particu- lars see Club Book.) Breeders' Stakes — Sweepstakes with silver cup added by the Club. Entries close January 31, 1907. (For particulars see Club Book.) Champion Historian Cup — Presented to the Irish Terrier Club of America by Mr. J. Scott McComb, value $100. For the best dog or bitch in the open American-bred classes having won not less than third prize in such class. The cup to become the property of the exhibitor winning it five times, but not necessarily with the same dog or bitch. Donor not to compete. The cup to remain in the posses- sion of the Irish Terrier club of America until won outright. The Cash Specials — $15, $10 or $5 can be won only by dogs having been awarded "highly commended" or better. These prizes are open only to members of the club. The committee on specials is: Jno. G. Bates, chairman; Jas. Mortimer and O. W. Donner, ex-officio. The officers of the club for 1906-07 are: President, O. W. Donner; Vice-President, Monson Morris; Treasurer, Wm. W. Caswell, 25 Broad street, New York City; Delegate to the American Kennel Club, Singleton Van Schaick, 72 Beaver street, New York City; Hon. Secretary, O. W. Donner, 117 Wall street, New York City. Governors — L. Loring Brooks, Wm. W. Caswell, Gifford A. Cochran, O. W. Donner, G. Gordon Hammill, J. Scott McComb, Mon- son Morris, Singleton Van Schaick, Howard Willets. For further information address Hon. Secretary O. W. Donner. Game protection should unite sportsmen, instead, however, if the statements published by many of the interior papers can be relied on there is a serious disruption in the ranks of the sportsmen. Following the Monterey convention the interior press has been active in publishing many statements, emanating from the storm center of dissatisfaction — Sacramento. The following from the Sacramento Star is about in line with the general run of the anti-convention argu- ments: The Sacramento County Fish and Game Protective Association held a meeting at the Courthouse last night (December 1st) to consider the call that had been issued by several of the associations in the State for a convention to be held on the 15th inst. in that city. Frank D. Ryan and Lester J. Hinsdale of the Sac- ramento Association's delegates to the convention of the California Game and Fish Protective Association lately held at Monterey, and A. L. Ferguson of the Fresno delegation to that convention, made a state- ment of the proceedings of the convention. They declared that it was packed and programmed and that no political boss," however hardened, would dare to attempt such high-handed work in a political con- vention. Not only was it run by the president and four or five other discharged deputies of the State Fish and Game Commission, but fraud was resorted to. The clubs at Healdsburg and Truckee were voted on proxies. No representatives of those clubs were there and the Sacramento association has let- ters from the presidents and secretaries of these clubs, stating that no delegates to the State meeting were elected by them and no authority was given to anyone to vote proxies for them The call for the new convention recites the proceed- ings at Monterey, the resolution censuring the State Commission and asking the Ggvernor to appoint a new one. It calls for a convention to meet in this city on the 15th inst. and from an association that will truly represent the ideas of the sportsmen of the State and will devote its energies to game protection instead of revenge on persons obnoxious to it. The call is signed by Lieutenant Governor Alden Anderson, Frank D. Ryan, A. L. Ferguson, W. B. Mcintosh, R. E. L. Cobb, A. N. Buell, Lester J. Hins- dale and George Neale. It has been indorsed so far by the game protective associations of Sacramento, Fresno, Madera, Selma, El Dorado and Stockton and every association to which tne state of affairs has been explained has expressed willingness to join in the movement. George Neale and Mr. Ferguson will visit other associations and endeavor to secure their co-operation. The Sacramento delegation, it will be remembered, withdrew from the Monterey convention, because its whole object seemed to be to force through the reso- lution condemning the State Fish and Game Commis- sion to prohibit the sale of ducks and all other game and to limit the bag of ducks to twenty-five and to permit the hunting of deer with hounds. These things are not in accord with the ideas of this asso- ciation, and it believes there is no necessity of limit- ing further the bag of ducks or prohibiting their sale. It believes that the privilege of eating game should not be limited to a few wealthy men and their friends, or to only those who shoot. Lester J. Hinsdale told how Lieutenant Governor Anderson was refused a hearing at Monterey and how State Commissioner Gerber was treated dis- courteously. He said that H. T. Payne and the other dismissed deputies who controlled the conven- tion should be condemned from one end of the State to the other. Mr. Ferguson said that Commissioner Gerber at Monterey disproved all the allegations made against the Fish Commission. The association appointed the same delegates to the coming convention that were appointed to the one at Monterey. They are: Alden Anderson, W. E. Gerber, Frank D. Ryan, Lester J. Hinsdale and George Neale. Alternates — L. S. Upson, T. H. Ber- key, E. H. McKee, W. H. Devlin and Capt. John Cook. The association, feeling that as hosts they must look after the comfort of the convention, appointed Frank D. Ryan, Lester J. Hinsdale and L. S. Upson as a committee on finance and transportation. On entertainment the committee appointed L. S. Upson, Frank Newbert, George Wittenbrock, Frank Runs- taller Jr., Fred J. O'Brien, E. H. McKee, Kilgore and Tracey and George Neale. While members appointed were offering excuses for not serving, George Neale announced his willing- ness to serve on any committee and the meeting took him at his word so quickly that he was sorry he spoke. He was appointed a committee of one on printing, banquet and a few other things and showed grit in accepting the mall and coming up smiling. Senator J. A. McKee was present by invitation, as it was desired that he should understand the mat- ter fully, so that he might be of assistance to the Legislature. Ex-Supervisor J. M. Morrison, a former Fish Commissioner, made some valuable suggestions from his own experience. The association will meet again next week to per- fect arrangements for entertaining the convention and hear reports of committees. A number of the foregoing statements are not founded on fact. The bone of contention will prob- ably be the non-sale of ducks and reduction of the bag limit on ducks from fifty to twenty-five. In this matter there will be a lively battle before the Legis- lature, and judging from the present opposition to these proposed changes, it looks as if the opposition would prevail. Saturday. December 15, 1906 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 Rains Spoil Steelhead Angling. The rains this week have fo ng pU( a quietus on the hopes of the stei Ihead anglers, who contemplated a trip to Russiau river. Fair .. ensuing tor a few days, however, will bring favorable conditions of water, and the oppo for sport in the Austin pool, at Duncan again be available for the anglers who have for years past regarded the fishing at that point as one of their best opportunitiles for indulging in the The run of fish since the bar opened, three weeks ago. was apparently not a large one. A few good catches were made, however, Louis Boutellier of this city landed several large steelhead. Leap's largest fish scaled enghteen pounds. Other anglers also caught a few fish, but on the whole, re- sults have not been up to expectation so The fish, however, will be in evidence until the end of the season for taking steelhead in tide water, February 1st. The big run of fine fish generally ensues during the latter part of this month and early days of January. Weather conditions being favorable, the fish will remain in and about the Austin and other pools near Duncan's and then the anglers will have an inning worth waiting for. There is a scarcity of boats at the resort this year. Farther above, at Monte Rio, there is a plenty of craft, but it is a hard row, twelve miles down stream, and then a "drag over" at the rail- road bridge before the fisherman can get his boat on the fishing water. Striped bass are fairly plentiful in the Russian river this season, and offer the chance for a pleasing variety of sport. Local striped bass fishing conditions seem to be woefully out of gear. The San Antone and Sonoma creek, near Wingo, drew blank for a number of anglers who were out after bass last Sunday. Fishing conditions at Point Reyes have not been for a week past up to expectations. Although steel- head were seen in the Paper Mill tidewater, but very few so far have responded to the lures of the fisher- men. Like other Coast streams, the Paper Mill was correspondingly affected by the recent rains. Shooting Notes. For a week past the shotgun fraternity have not been enjoying the same degree of sport as prevailed earlier in the season. The storm this week just about cleaned the Suisun marsh out of ducks. The birds struck out early and left for a more sheltered location when the southeaster turned lose on Mon- day. It is believer, however, that an early return to the heavily baited ponds will be made by the web- feet. One of the best shoots we heard of during the past week took place last Sunday on the Petamma Gun Club preserve. Mr. J. Homer Fritch and a friend bagged limits by 8:30 o'clock in the morning. Five guns accounted for seventy canvasback, besides an assorted lot of other ducks. Good shooting has recently prevailed at nearly all of the Alameda marsh resorts. Quail shooting conditions should be improved fol- lowing the rains. Geo. Newan, shooting on the south end of the Point Reyes Sportsmens' Club preserve in Marin county, has shot the limit twice recently. George H. T. Jackson ?.nd Dr. John Dunn had a pleasant quail hunting trip in Monterey county a week ago. They shot over good ground on the John- son ranch. Conditions were not overly favorable for good work by the dogs, but at that the two sportsmen hid an enjoyable hunt. Ducks are swarming millions strong down upon the old stands, and big bags prevail in nearly all the waters where ducks are ever found, says the Sacra- mento Bee. The mallards are beginning to fly thick, and they form a big part of the bags as a rule. The independent shooter, unconnected with any of the clubs, still has to trudge through miles of slush to reach any grounds where the birds are reasonably numerous. More rain is the melancholy plaint of the hunter who hasn't a look-in in the reserves where water and birds are plentiful. Large bags were brought down on the Glide and Del Paso Clubs. Lieutenant Governor Alden Ander- son got 46, Frank Carrol 42, C. E. Griffin the limit. Peter Snooks the limit, Frank Newbert the limit. Hoby Pierson 38, L. F. Foster 50, Jack Blair 40, Charles Matthews the limit. At the Del Paso, L. S. Upson got the limit, Marvin Hubbard the limit, Judge Hughes and J. R. Hughes got 97 between them. Louis Faure 44. Billy Hamilton 40. Fred Adams 42, Will Geary 41, Will Hendricks 36, Fred Peck 43, George Locke Sr. and George Locke Jr. 82. A remarkable hunt, which took place in the north- ern part of Coahuila. Mexico, recently, is reported from Monclova. in that State. A party of which about seventy-five were hunters went on a deer hunt through the mountains, being out eight days. The seventy-five hunters killed 800 deer, an average of 100 a day, or more than one deer per man per day. There has been some criticsm on the part of many about this wholesale slaughter of deer, and it is urgi i that a game law should be passed in Mexico like those in other countries, which expressly prohibit the wholesale slaughter of game. Washington Hunting Notes. I from Seattle concerning noi hunting conditions Is the following: Inland duck shoe | wna< the marsh The floods in Western Washing- atter the birds and the lack ong winds worked to the dj advantage ol those who have blinds where the birds drive over in time of stormy weather. Theri m ral belief that rain makes good hooting weather, lint where this idea had its birth is difficult to imagine. A day that combines id wind Is B I. because the ducks may stir around between showers, but if the water Bimpl pours clown from a still sky there is little doing. \n ■ in ma;,' in- noted in respect to sheltered If the ducks are in the open when the rain commences to fall, they will seek shelter, and if a hunter is lucky enough to lor: hole Into which ' dl .in. ]',.■ N m ■,., ■ | sl ink- High waie, always Increases the difficulty of get- ting 8 1 blinds mi grounds other than those where due allowance is made for all kinds of changes in ather. The high water of the past week, how- ever, has been just what the owners of preserve!! along inland sloughs wanted. Fields hitherto dry have been covered just deep enough for the ducks to paddle around and still get I I Squak slough will be good from now on to the close of the season, but there is no use of anybody going there unless he has the privilege of a preserve. Practically speaking,, the entire distance from Lake Sammamish to York is guarded, not only by trespass signs hut keepers as well. Charlie Holcomb had good luck last week at Fir. It was not easy work, but he managed to bag twenty mallards and sprig. Dave Williams, agent of the Martin Gravel Company, was also one of the lucky ones. William Cruse has found La Conner good ground this fall, his last hunt yielding between thirty and forty big ducks. Lou Smith. Walter Cole and Charlie Beckingham were among those who got in a good hunt for snipe and teal in the White River valley before the flood came to spoil it all. Wm. Tarrant also caught the snipe right and came home with a full sack. Chas. Beckingham came down from the court house one afternoon to find himself famous as a big game hunter. At first Charlie did not understand the con- gratulations, but when he saw a large cougar in the window of Joe Schlumpf's cigar store, with a placard telling how he had killed it after an exciting battle, he caught on to the fact that Schlumpf had been hav- ing his little joke. As a matter of fact, the cougar was killed by Riley McCoy, a well known Seattle politician, near Dungeness. Goose shooting has never been better than it is at present. Miller brothers of Tacoma recently kill- ed sixty in the Horse Heaven country. J. Wheeler, H. Boltz and C. Stumer were also there, but did not get the right wind. Twenty was all they brought home, but they weighed 200 pounds. Wild goose hunting was never better near and about Hover, Wash., than it is to-day, and hundreds of hunters from that State and Oregon and Idaho have made successful pilgrimages to the hills back of Hover. The big honkers are in prime condition, having fattened since they arrived from the north a few weeks ago. The big birds roost on the "Hover islands of the Columbia river during the night and make two trips daily to the Horse Heaven wheat fields, back of Hover. When the wind blows strongly the birds are forced to fly low in order to get over the sum- mits of the high hills. The hunters ensconce them- selves in the sage brush along the hillsides and pick the game off with ease when they try for the crest of Hie hills. The geese average about, ten pounds in weight, ami the average hunter secures about ten or twelve in three hours' hunting, forenoon or afternoon. The re- cent cold weather in the far North, where the geese spend the summer, drove thousands of them to their winter home on the Columbia River islands, and the cry of the fowl is heard above the town ai all hours of the day and night. There is first-class hunting there for any man who can point a gun. as the birds get within fifty feet of the hunters when they are flying for the hills. o A Few Still Left. A Redlands correspondent states that a gigantic grizzly bear has been terrorizing the miners and ranchers in Lytle creek canyon district, near San Bernardino. The big bear has been "using" about that section for a week or more and has been seen a number of times, but up to this writing he has not been shot at. Last Sunday morning Harvey Kradshaw. an aged rancher, living several miles up the canyon, was pre- paring to drive to San Bernardino, he was startled by seeing a big grizzly less than a hundred feet away. The animal was walking in an upright position and headed directly toward the spot where Bradshaw was hitching up his team. But on getting sight of Bradshaw the bear quickly wheeled about and clambered up over the crest of the hill to the west of the rancher's house, soon disappearing. Brawshaw had nothing within reach in the way of a weapon larger than a .22-rifle and he hardly thought it advisable to go after him with that. The bear's tracks have been seen by the miners . eral days up and down the center branch of Lytle , hough they have lain in wait for him they have been unable to get a shot at him. It is believed the bear is from the Big Rock creek country, where his kind are said to be found, and that hungered he has tx en di tains le , i, heavy snows and has ventured down ,,, the valley ami the small ranches, in the hope "I gelling hold nt stock or small game tol ■ hunting i by Hie miners and ranchers along the canyon in ih. nope el i It is the first time a bear has bee,, seen thai h, Hie valles in many years, in the early days i requented I to the north but in recent times they have been a very scarce article except back in the te i the mountains. o "Tile deer limiting Seasuil JU I mm, ,,| i Michigan ami Wisconsin « a i I have had ■ i i ti local sportsman, who has jusi returned from visltlnt I home in Ashland, » 'The sights 1 saw would give a San Francisco huntei ens. Between Ash- land ami Shi picked up 171 deer ami about sixtj hunters going to Milwaukee. "The hunters going to the w I a lot ■ a .I,, wns i sci ,1 from a cin u 1 hi , wi out in red and while caps, red or II and variously colored breeches. They were wearing the colors to prevent their being mistaken for deer. The woods were just full of hunters, and il is in, wonder fourteen were killed there during the one month of Hie open season. TRADE NOTES. It is Guaranteed. The Hunter One-Trigger carries with it a guaran- tee for five years. It is said by the manufacturers thai in addition to its many other shooting merits it never doubles and never balks. Any information desired may be obtained by addressing the Hunter Arms Company. Fulton. New York. Averages Reported. At Tucson. Arizona, September 23. Emil (foiling won first average, 311 out of 345, shooting "Du Pont E. J. Vaughn won second average. 3u4 out of 345, shooting "New Schultze." W. J. Rand. LI P Texas, won first amateur average, 298 out of 345. shooting "Du Pont." At Oxford,. Intl.. November 8. W. D. Stannaard won first average. 161 out of 170, shooting "Du Pont." J. R. Opp. Otterbein. Ind.. won second amateur aver- age. 150 out of 170, shooting "Infallible." At Creston. Iowa. November 8th and 9th, Lee Chrisman, Ottumwa, Iowa, won first amateur aver- age, 348 out of 400, shooting "New Schultze." J. R. Young. Ottumwa. Iowa, won third amateur average. 3U9 out of 400. shooting "Infallible." A High Power Rifle. For sportsmen who are interested in keeping in touch with recent and scientific results in the line of modern up-to-date high power rifles, it is sug- gested that a request be mailed to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. New Haven, Conn., for a descriptive catalogue of the new Winchester. Model 19ii7. self-loading, high-power, .351 calibre rifle — a brief description of which is given in the Winchester Repeating Arms Company's announcement on the back cover page of this issue. Good Work by W. R. Crosby. When a man breaks 2.615 targets out of a possible 2,700 and does his shooting within thirty days' time on twenty-seven different grounds, scattered through- out seven Southern States, recording an average of 96.8 per cent, it may be fairly considered good shoot- ing. When he apologizes, however, for not having done better there is absolutely no ground upon which to doubt his modesty. It is "Big Bill" Crosby who has made this record, and his letter from Mont- gomery, Ala., under date of November 15th, to Arthur Du I'.rav. is well worth quoting. It says: ' AI the outset of this Southern trip I was much 'on the bum.' for I had a hard trip West — a single jump from Spokane to New Haven, with little or no rest at the end of it. In fact, I had a good old-fash- ioned chill just before starting for Baltimore, but I kept plugging away just the same. Ten days of my shooting was done in rain and wind, but I think I have done fairly well, when you take into considera- tion that I am using a light-muzzle gun. which every- one told me 1 never would be able to shoot with at all. It may be. however, that I have made them sit up and take notice a little." Mr. Crosby used a Parker Gun during the entire trip. The dates and scores of the twenty-seven shoots in which he participated are as follows: Baltimore. October 15th. 97 per cent: Wilmington, i 16th, 92 per cent: Fredericksburg. October 17th. 97 per cent; Richmond. October 18th, 98 per cut: Lynchburg. October 19th, 94 percent; Danville. October 20th, 95 per cent; Winston-Salem, N- C, October 22d. 98 per cent; Greensboro. October 23d. 94 per cent; Durham. October 24th. 99 per cent: Raleigh. October 25th. 94 per cent; Wilson. October '9 per cent; Wilmington. October 27, 96 per cent: Charlotte, October 29th. Inn per cent: Chester. October 30th, 99 per cent; Columbia, October 31st. 94 per cent: Augusta. Ga., November 1st, 93 per cent; Charleston, November 2d. 97 per cent; Savan- nah. November 3d. 95 per cent: Macon. November 5th. 99 per cent: Cordele, November 6th. 101 cent: Valdosta. November 7th, 100 per cent; Thomas- ville, Novemb, th 96 per cent; Albany. November lilh. 9|i per cent; Atlanta. November 10th. 97 per Annistiin. November 12th, 95 per cent: Bir- mingham. Novi ti. 99 per cent; Montgomery. November 15th, 99 per cent. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 15, 190(i. ! THE FARM \ so as to make the most money, and to do this feed to make the great- size in the shortest time and at the least expense. Much publicity has been given to a consular report from Norway en- larging upon the virtues of fish as food for poultry. The discovery, though it may not have been gener- ally known, is by no means a new one. In the western highlands of Scotland, wherever the natives en- gage in their leisure time in line fish- ing, it has been customary when catches permitted to feed the poultry largely on boiled food. Again, it has been the practice, more particularly in harvest time, whenever possible, to send the hens to the shores, where as food they have the seaweed. As a consequence of this change of diet the eggs are deeper in color and rich- er in quality. Dairy patrons should not become discouraged with darying because of the determination of the creameries to improve the quality of the butter product and in no better way can this be accomplished than by requiring a first-class, untainted article of cream from the producers. It is just as rea- sonable to grade the quality of cream as it is wheat, corn and other farm products. For years the large cream- eries operating under the centraliza- tion plan have had this system of grad- ing and testing in force and the dairy patrons now understand what it means and are delivering better cream. In this way a marked improvement is shown in the quality of the butter the creameries are turning out because the cream is of uniform quality and consistency. At twenty-four out of twenty-five farmers' institutes held in Ohio last winter it was the consensus of opin- io!) that depredations by dogs .were responsible for many going out of the sheep business. I have seen the worst case of scratches cured on horses by using the following mixture, writes a horse keeper in the Agricultural Epitomist: Take 1 lb. of tobacco cuttings and boil about half an hour; add *£ lb. of sulphur and 1 lb. of unslacked lime; mix well together; apply three times a day with a brush. This is a sure cure for the worst case of scratches if followed faithfully. A speaker at a New York farmers' institute said: "Yarded fowls are the modern improved egg machines. Fowls let run and given free range cannot produce as great a number of eggs, for the reason that they convert a part of their food into muscle and thus reduce their capacity for forming the eggs. In my own case I increased my egg yield 18,720 eggs last year by yarding my fowls." According to a scientfic paper of Europe, chickens are now plucked in a wholesale manner by the use of pneumatic machinery. There is a re- ceptacle in which the fowl is placed after being killed, and into this are turned several cross-currents of air from electrical fans revolving at the rate of 5000 turns a minute. In the twinkling of an eye the bird is strip- ped of its feathers, even to the tiniest particles of down, and the machine is ready for another. Whether cows object to a little noise around their stables has been a mooted question. Certain it is that too much of it makes them nervous, but it seems to be the general opinion that talking, whistling and singing around the cows is more desirabkle than objectionable. In his new book, "Profitable Dairying," Mr. C. E. Beck writes as follows: "So far as possible, the same persons should milk the same lot of cows. No greater nonsense was ever promulgated than that all talking and whistling should be prohibited in the stable. The cow should be famil- iar with the voice of her attendant, and she should never hear it in any other than kindly tones. She should be called by her name and talked to individually when he has occasion to speak to her. Whistling and singing to a moderate degree are not obpjec- tionable in the stable." Warranted to Give Satisfaction. Gombault's Caustic Balsam Has Imitators But No Competitors. A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for Curb, Splint. Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Kingbone and other bony tumors. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria, Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. As a Human Remedy for F.heumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat, etc., it ia invaluable. Every bottle of Caustic Balsam sold is Warranted to give satisfaction. Price $1,50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, witn full directions Tor its use. GgrSend for descriptive circulars, testimonials, etc. Address The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, 0, DlU UAJT1JL 3-in.iOne" keeps any *"v v*** *** gun good-oils trigger, lock, action perfectly — cuts oat all residue of black or smokeless powder— keeps all metal parts bright and free from rust. Gen- erous sample free. Write to COLE CO. , 1 28 Washing- ■"BAG LIMIT HAND LOADED SHELLS Our own make, and we're proud of them. Hand-loaded by our own experts. All the leading brands of powder used. If you want to strike the "bag limit" use our "Bag Limit" Hand- loaded Shells. BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk St. Handsome Two-Year- Old Stallion For Sale Sired by a speedy son of Cupid 2:18 (full brother to Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%, etc.). dam Flossie by Cornelius (sire of several), son of Nut- wood and Jennie T. 2:26% by Echo; second dam sister to Ruth Ryan (thor- oughbred). This is one of the largest, handsomest, most symmetrical built colts anyone ever laid eyes on; beauti- ful bay in color and is sue to make a grand horse. Price $275. Cheap for the money. Address SACRAMENTO STOCK FARM, 513 Devisadero St., San Francisco. FUTURITY CANDIDATE FOR SALE. Handsome Bay Filly, two years old, entered in Brteders' Futurity Stakes ($7,000 guaranteed) and in the Crowley Stake, fully paid up. With three months' work, including breaking, this filly paced quarters in 34 seconds. She is large and strong for her age and a first-class prospect. Sired by John A. 2:12 34, dam Fidelity by Falrose, second dam Mischief by Brown Jug, third dam Flora by Ford's Belmont, fourth dam by Williamson's Belmont. For price and further particulars address BREEDER and SPORTSMAN, 616 Golden Gate Avenue, San. Francisco, Cal. FAST GREEN PACER FOR SALE. Lillian Zolock, black filly, sired by Zolock 2:051,4, four years old, 15.3 hands and weighs 940 pounds. Has been worked and was second to Paul D. Kelly, second heat in 2:1434; has made a mile in 2:14%., a half in 1:04% and a quarter in 30 seconds, driven by Chas. Micken. Her first dam is Lillian Welborn by St. Vincent 2:13%; second dam Baroness Belle by Wake Bell; third dam Lady Ethel by Baron Wilkes; fourth dam Princess Ethel by Volunteer; fifth dam Black Bess by Stockbridge Chief. She is fast and good headed, and will make a good race mare. For reference about, her speed, I refer to Henry Delaney, trainer, Los Angeles. Photo on applica- tion. For further particulars apply to owner, ALES. DAVIDSON, Phoenix, Arizona. SADDLE HORSE WANTED. Trotting saddle horse. Must have good style, action and be perfectly sound and gentle. Answer giving color, size, weight, description and price.- Address BREEDER AND SPORTS- MAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. RIVERSIDE TRACK FOR SALE. The half-mile race track at Riverside (the best footing of any track in the State), lots of good, pure artesian water, fine grandstand, 45 good stalls, big hay barn, everything in the best of condition. Excellent pasturage in cen- ter field. Climate absolutely the best for winter and summer quarters in Cali- fornia. All horsemen agree that it is the best training track in the State, as no horse ever went lame on the River- side track. It is centrally located, about 10 minutes' drive from the business cen- ter of the town. An ideal place for any trainer with some capital, as Riverside is one of the best cities in Southern Cal- ifornia for horse racing. This is always proven by the large attendance at every meeting given in this prosperous place. For price and particulars address EU- GENE F. BINDER, Owner, 127 Vine St., Riverside, Cal. CONCORD RACE TRACE Concord, Contra Costa County, Cal. Having leased the above track we have made arrangements to break and develop trotters and pacers. We have 86 box stalls and will guarantee to keep this track in perfect order. The climate is unsurpassed. Owners and trainers are cordially invited to visit this course. As a winter track Concord is second to no other in California. Terms very rea- sonable. F. M. HAMMETT and J. E. FOSTER, Lessees. FOR SALE OR LEASE. The well known stallion Milbrae 2:16% and his two brothers, Portola and Menlo Boy. Milbrae is a handsome seal brown, 16 hands high and weighs 1,190 lbs., a horse of excellent disposi- tion, splendid conformation and pos- sessed of great power and beauty. Mil- brae is sired by Prince Airlie, he by Guy Wilkes 2:15H. great grand sire Geo. Wiles 2:22, first dam Fearless by Fallis 2:23, second dam Jean Perault by Signal. For further information ap- ply to F. H. McEvoy, Menlo Park, Cal. VETERINARY DENTISTRY Ira Barker Dalziel, formerly of 605 Golden Gate Ave., is now permanently located at 620 Octavia St., San Francisco Between Fulton and Grove Sts. Every facility to give the best ofprofes sional services to all cases of veterinary dentistry. Complicated cases treated successfully. Calls from out of town promptly respon- ded to. The best work at reasonable prices IRA BARKER DALZIEL 620 Octavia St. San Francisco, Cal. Telephone Special 2074 A Guide to Horse Boot [ [Buying— Free The latest and greatest improve- ments in riorse Boots — the re- sult of two years' planning, as- sisted by the advice and ideas of the master reinsmen of the country — will be found in our new catalogue. It shows more new patterns and improvements than any catalogue ever pub- lished. We are making the only absolutely new and up-to-date line of horse boots on the mar- ket this year. Old styles and finish left far behind. Don't buy a dollar's worth until you see our new book. It's free. Write to-day. NOTICE THE SHAPE THE NEW "SELL" WIDE HEEL QUARTER BOOT An improvement in construction that you have waited for a long time — originated and perfected by us. This boot follows the natural lines of the hoof, fits closely and comfortably, and positively will not rub, pinch, chafe, bruise or injure the quar- ters or heels in any way. Our improved method of pressing makes the shape permanent, and it will outwear any other quar- ter boot on the market. Beware of imitations of this boot. EXAMINE THE CUT and consider the following points: AT A A the curves are made correctly, permitting the straps to be drawn tightly without pinching or chafing the quarters. AT B B the curves prevent all danger of bruising the heels. AT C we have cut away part of the boot to show our Improv- ed Metal Gore Support. It holds the boot in position and prevents the stitching from ripping at the gore, and posi- tively will not injure the horse's heels. OUR NEW WAY 0FSEWIN6 THEJTRAPS ON THE WRAP PERS TO PRE- VENT CHAFING ANOTHER IMPROVEMENT See how the straps are sewed to the wrapper of the leg boots. All straps are sewed to a sep- arate piece of leather which is securely stitched to the wrapper. This prevents chafing and the straps will not pull off. Es- pecially good for boots with kersey wrappers. SELL BRAND Boots (formerly known as the Gilliam) are now carried in stock by the leading dealers in the West. For free catalogue address THE SELL HORSE GOODS CO. CANTON, OHIO. Saturday. December 1 ~. . 1906.] T HE IIU B BUF.R AND S PO RTSMAN Fourth Payment Due On Yearlings NOTHING MOBE TO PAY BEFORE 1908 —in the— Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 6— $7,000 Guaranteed (FOB POALS BORN 1906) $10 on Each Entry Must Be Paid Not Later Than Wednesday, January 2, 1907. RACES TO TAKE PLACE 1908 and 1909 $7,000 DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $4250 FOR TROTTING FOALS.. $1750 FOR PACING FOALS. $800 TO NOMINATORS OF DAMS OF WINNERS AND $200 TO OWNERS OF STALLIONS. MONEY DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $3000 for Three-Year-old Trotters. 200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of 3- year-old trot. 1250 for Two-Year-Old Trotters. 200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of two-year-old trot. 100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Win- ner of three-year-old trot when mare was bred. A CHANCE FOR THOSE W SUBSTITUTIONS— A few of the Futurity Stakes for Foals of 1907 hav of the mare or death of the foal, they own 1 or more whose dams you failed t with color, sex and breeding of the fo covers payments to January 2d, 1908, a of will be awarded in the order in whi attention will secure for you this ric cations to the Secretary. E. P. HEALD, President. SIOOO for Three-Ycar-Old Pacers. 200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of three-year-old pace. 750 for Two-Year-Old Pacers. 200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of two-year-old pace. 100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Win- ner of three-year-old pace when mare was bred. HO FAILED TO ENTER. original nominators of Pacific Breeders' e advised us t..at. because of barrenness wish to dispose of their entries. If you o name when entries closed, send $22, al, on or before January 2d, next, which nd the tew substitutions to be disposed ch remittances are receired. Prompt h engagement. Address all communi- Fi W. KELLEY, Secretary, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco. The Polio wing- Stallions, Owned by W. A. Clark Jr., will make a public season: Bon Voyage Champion 2 year old Stallion of 1TO4 Champion 3 year old Stallion of 1905 Two-year-old Record 2:15 Three-year-old Record . . .2:12?/. Timed in a Race ailOVi WINNER OP HARTFORD FUTURITY (S8500) FOR 1905. BON VOYAGE 13) 2:12\ is \jv Expedition 2:15% 'sire of Blllura 2:0914. Ex- ton 2 Hi',, ami ".II others in 2:30 list', son of Electioneer 125 nnil Lady Russell t. i i.i Maud S. 2:0s»i and dam of 5 in 2 30 list), by Han. Id 113. The dam .if Bon VoyaEe is Bon Mot i.lam "f Bon Voyage 2 1 2 ;, . Endow 2:14* and Bequeath 2:2014). by Erin 2 2 l '■■. . second dam Farce 2:29(4, by Princeus 536; third dam Roma Idam uf Fan- 2:2V... Roma _■ ::"- and Ouyon 2:2714). by Golddust 50; fourth dam Bruna clam of \V Iford Pilot 2 2 .' ;, i. by Pilot Jr. 12. Season of 1907 at PLEASANTON RACE TRACK. where he will be limited t.. twenty outside mares. «il fn, (ho <,..,-,„■, I'SVAL RETURN PRIVILEGES, or money refunded J>OV 1UI IMC OCdSUII should mare not prove in foal. « rare chance to breed g I mares to an exceptionally high-class and highly bred young stallion. Highland C. 2:19 TRIAL 2:12 (At Four Yeara Old) Bred at Highland Farm, Dubuque, Iowa By ESPRESSO 29199 (half brother to Expressive (3) 2:12%) by Advertiser 3 1514, s.m of Electioneer 125: dam ALPHA 2:23'i (dam of Aegon 2:1814, sire of As,- i Star ■• 1114, etc.) h\ Alcantara by -gi- Wilfci-s 2 22: second dam Jessie Pepper (dam ..f 2 in list ami :'. producing sons and 7 producing daughters] by Mam- bl in. i Chief 11. etc. Terms, $25 For tiie Season HIGHLAND is a grand looking young stall! eight years old. His breeding ost fashionable and his immediate ancestors are producers of race winners with Cast records !!•■ is beautifully gaited and has a perfect disposition. Hoes not I'Mll or want to break at speed, and can be placed at will in a bunch of horses. He is a high-class horse and has better than 2:10 speed, and has Hotted a quarter in 21 seconds over the Pleasanton race track. HIGHLAND is a coal black horse with one white hind ankle, stands 16.1 hands li i ucl t and weighs i lose to 1200 pounds. Address all communications to J. O. Gerrety, Manager, Pleasanton, Cal. CRABBET ARABIAN STUD antee purity of blood of the choicest strains, some of which are now extinct in the East. Stallions and mares con- stantly supplied to breeders throughout the Colonies and «n the Continent. A few mares suitable for polo, hacks and quiet in harness generally for sale. For further particulars address Owx CABLETON, Manager, Carpenters, Sontliwater, Sussex, England. CRABBET PARK. THREE BRIDGES and NEWBUILDINGS, SOUTHWATER. SUSSEX, ENGLAND. The largest breeding stud of Arabian horses in the world. The conditions under which these horses are bred at Newbuildings produce a type unrivaleed for quality and hardiness. The unique knowledge of the breed gained by the owners in Arabia enables them to guar- TALLION OWNER If in need of anything In tin- lit I SI I ^f&Jg? nrinteii tabulated Pedigrees. Stocl iloeues. Horse books, stdlio's, r ■ ■ Rooks RorseCuts In stock and made from photos, Ilio f ° -.d-V II kindYf'r i I or track, Ri 08 » bbtea, Stallion Supports Pregnators and ail Specialties for Stallions. Write for samples and prices. : : MAGNUS FLAWS & CO. 358 Dearborn St. CHICAGO. 75 PER CENT °f a11 Horse °-^rs. and 1 rainers USE AND RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy —SOLD BY— W. A. Sayre Sacra R, T. Frazier Pm J. G. Read <& Bra Ogden, it;,!, Jubinville & Nance Butte, Mont. A. A. Craft Co Spokane, Wash. A. F. Boska Harness Co Tacoma, Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle. Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal. Wm. E. Detels Pleasanton, W. C Topping San Diego, Cal. 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New Lexington, O., April i. 1906. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton. N. V Dear Sirs — Two years ago l wrote you concerning a mare tliat had a bad bog spavin — the entire hock joint was in- volved. Von wrote that if i would asree to buy two bottles of "Save-the-Horse" you would see me through or refund the money invested, i accepted offer and by the time the first bottle was gone there was marked improvement and by the time the second bottle was half gone the limb was as smooth ;is though noth- ing was ever wrong, in fact after a year had expired the most expert horseman could not detect anything. She and her mate sold f..r nearly four hundred ($100) dollars. Yours respectfully. W. H. WHEATCRAFT. R. F- I>. No. I. Box No H "SAVE ■ THE - HORSE". Permanently Cures Spavin. Ringbone (except Low). Ringbone. Curb, Thorougbpin, Splint, Shoe Boil, Wind Puff. Injured Tendons and all lamene scar or loss of hair. Horse may work as usual. $5 PER BOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it. Send for a copy and booklet. At druggists and dea lers or express paid. Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. T. Formerly Troy. N. T. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, CaL "HOWARD SHORTHORNS--QUINTO HERD — 77 premiums, California State Fairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want. Howard Cattle Co.. San AN INFLAMED TENDON KKKDS OOOUHQ. rtgSORBINE Will do it and restore the circulation, assist nature to repair strained, rup- tured ligaments more raccesaf ully than Firing. Nu blister, no hair gone, and you can use the horse. S2.00 per bottle, delivered. Book 2-C Free. ABSORBINE, JR., for mankind, $1.00 bottle. Cures Strained Turn Ligaments, Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele, en- larged Glands and Ulcere. Allays pain quickly W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F. 54 Monmouth Street Springfield, Mass. For Sale by — Langley & Michaels, San Prai Cal.; Woodward. Clark & Co.. r Ore.; F. W. Braun Co., Los Cal.; Western Wholesale Drug Co., L»08 Angeles. Cal.; Kirk. Geary & Co., Sa ramenlo, Cal.; Pacini in.,., c, Wash.; Spokane Drug Co.. Spokane, Wash. Wi V „n COPA/S4 CAPSULES fo ^S in Z^ PHOTO ENGRAVING COMPANY High Class Art HALFTONES AND LINE ENGRAVING Artistic Designing. 141 Valencia St. San Prancisco IMPORTED HACKNEY STALLIONS At one-half other people's pri you want bargains write at once R. P. STERICKER, Wes( Oi 14 THE BREEDER A N t rfPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 15, 1906. | BUY BEFORE THE ADVANCE) J A Splendid Investment for Quick Profits. Buy Now the stock of the PITTSBURG= MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah, Nevada. 100,000 Shares. Par value, $1.00 Fully Paid and Nonassessable. Offered at 10 Cents a Share PROPERTY AND LOCATION. The most notable facts of the Company are that it owns proven gold and silver bearing land; not only is the ore there, but it is there in quantities, an apparently inexhaustible supply of pay ore. The Company owns the Gregory Group of five Claims situated in the famous MANHATTAN DISTRICT, and also has several claims in the LONE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT; both these Districts are the richest in the WORLD. The tunnels have been opened up on the Lone Mountain claims and indications point to striking large bodies of high grade ore carrying values in Gold and Silver. MINING HAS BUILT MANY GREAT FORTUNES Nothing so surely offers large returns as a good Mining Stock. Probably you do not realize how many people there are who are enjoying a regular income as a result from investing in mining Stocks. There are thousands of them, and they are largely those who bought their stock when the opportunity was first offered to secure shares at a low price before the Company had begun to pay dividends. Stocks of many mining companies have advanced from a few cents a share to prices ranging from $100 to $1,500 a share in value, and besides have paid back to the investors in dividends many hundred times what they first invested. Many of the companies are paying from 100 per cent to 1,000 per cent in dividends on the first price of the stock. To grasp this oppor- tunity and purchase stock in the PITTSBURG-MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY at 10 CENTS a share means success to you; and that means houses, good living, travel, education and social privileges for your children. If you do not grasp this opportunity and secure a good share of wealth you are likely to be classed as a failure. The proposition is in the hands of men whose ability and integrity cannot be questioned, and these men pledge themselves to see that each and every investor in the enterprise receives an equal division of the profits. Experts have examined the property, and it is the universal opinion that it has a wonderful future. . ORGANIZATION The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, Capital stock of $1,000,000, divided into shares of the par value of $1.00 each; 400, 000 shares are in the treasury which will be sold as required for developments from time to time. 10 CENTS PER SHARE, CASH OR INSTALLMENTS We want to impress upon you the fact that you don't have to be rich in order to become a shareholder in this splendid Company. The price of shares is only 10 cents and you can buy as few as one hundred (100) — $10.00 worth. If you are not in a position to pay cash for all the shares you desire to own we will accept a small payment down with the order, the remainder to be paid in five monthly installments. Suppose you want to invest $10.00 in this company; simply send us $2.50 with your order for 100 shares, and thereafter $1.50 per month for five months and the stock will be paid for. It's very easy — anyone can afford to do this. Almost every one has enough money in a year to buy themselves an interest in this Company, which would make them independent for life. Send in your order to-day. The following table will show you just how many shares your money will buy, the amount you send if you want to pay cash, and the plan for monthly payments: What Your Money Will Buy 100 shares 200 shares 300 shares 400 shares 500 shares 600 shares S00 shares 1,000 shares 2,000 shares 5,000 shares 10,000 shares I 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 S0.00 100.00 200.00 500.00 1,000.00 cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 100.00 200.00 cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and $ 1.50 per 3.00 per 5.00 per 7.00 per 8.00 per 10.00 per 14.00 per 16.00 per 32.00 per 80.00 per 160.00 per month for month- for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months In offering this stock we present it as a solid and safe investment, not a speculation. The resources of their properties and the amount of rich ore seems so inexhaustible that WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF THIS STOCK TO EVERY INVESTOR. MACKAV, MUINROE & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nevada. Gentlemen: I hereby subscribe for shares (at 10c per share) of the Capital Stock of the PITTSBURG-MANHAT- TAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah (par value $1.00 per share) for which find enclosed $ Please issue stock in name of: Name (in full) Street and No City or Town State Yours truly, Signature Put Name of Your Paper Along this Line OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ROBERT M. WINTER (Land Trust Company, Pittsburg), President T. THOMER (Tonopah), Vice-President E. G. MINARD (Mine Owner and Operator, Tonopah), Secretary E. B. CUSHMAN (Cashier State Bank and Trust Co., Tonopah), Treasurer W. B. BARTHOLOMEW (Tonopah Goldfield Railroad Co., Tonopah), Director I 100,000 shares of the above stock are now offered for public subscription at 10 Cents per Share. Mail application with remittance (check, draft, postoffice or express money order) today for the number of shares you desire. Certificates will be immediately forwarded on receipt of your letter. Address all Communications to Mackay, Munroe & Co., BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nev. RELIABLE REPRESENTATIVES WANTED EVERYWHERE. Saturday, December 15. 1908.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 15 Smith Hammerless and EjectorGuns Also Hunter One Trigger Won This Year's Grand American MandicaP I ompctilora Also Won Qrand Eastern Handicap nnter One Trigger) SEND FOR CATALOGUE Hunter Arms Co., - - Fulton, N. Y. Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies for sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St.. Napa, Cal. ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm. Phillips Benicia BULL TEBRIEBS. — Pure white, high class puppies for sale. Woodlawn Baron, a classy individual and show winner, brother to the winner of first and spe- cials ar. Bull Terrier Breeders' Show at Philadelphia fat which the best in the world were shown) at stud. Fee $15. STILETTO KENNELS, 2447 Russell Street, Berkeley, Cal. HORSES TO WINTER. Am prepared to winter horses at my track near San Leandro at reasonable rates. Will take such care as owner suggests and have good large box stalls at nights. One hour's ide from Oakland. Electric cars pass the door. GEO. T. ALGEO, San Lorenzo. Cal. MARE WANTED. By McKinney, Zombro, Kinney Lou, Greco, Searchlight or Nutwood Wilkes, not to exceed seven years old, brown, bay or black; sound, good size and handsome; trotter with or without rec- ord; standard and registered. Answer giving full particulars and lowest cash price. T. W. EELLET, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. STANDARD STALLION MOORMONT AT PRIVATE SALE. On account of sub-dividing and clos- ing out his breeding farm, Mr. F. C. Lusk offers his stallion. Aloorni'int, for sale. Moormont is a solid bay horse with black points, foaled May 22, 1901, at Palo Alto; weighs 1.200 lbs. He is roy- ally bred on both sides; has size, quality, style, action, intelligence and a good disposition. He has served a limited number of mares for three sea- sons and his colts, all of good size, color and style, can be seen in and around Chico. His success as a sire was marked and immediate. His colts are nearly all of solid colors. Breeding: Sire. Azmoor 13467. record 2:20%. Sire of ten in the list. First dam, Rosemont 'dam of Montrose, 3, 2:18. Mazatlan 2:26%. Sweet Rose. 1. 2:25%), by Piedmont 904. 2:17%; second dam. Beautiful Bells, one of the world's greatest broodmares, by The Moor, S70; third dam. Minnehaha (dam of eight), by Bald Chief ( Stevens) ; fourth dam Nettie ("lay, hy Cassius M. Clay Jr. 22; fifth dam. Colonel Morgan mare, bv Ahdallah I: sixth dam, by Engineer 113. sir* of Lady Suffolk.. For information as to price, etc., ad- dress P. C. LUSK. Chico, Cal. JERSF.VS. HOLRTETNS AMD OTTR- H A MR — Dnirv Stock a special t v. Hoe^. Poultry. Ffetnhll-hpd 1«7fi Wm. Nile? * fn T.rw A n>7' ■'••« Cal There only RUB3EROID ROOFING Weather Proof, Acid Proof, I sisting. WE SELL IT. BONB5TELL, RICHARDSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco, Cal. RACING! New California Jockey Club Oakland Racetrack Six mi more races each week day, rain or shine. Opening Saturday, November 17. Races commence at 1:40 P. M.. sharp. For special trains stopping at the track take S. P. Ferry, foot of Market street; leave at 12 o'clock, thereafter every twenty minutes until 1:40 P. M. No smoking in last two cars, which are reserved for ladies and their escorts. Returning trains leave track after fifth and last races. THOS. H. WILLIAMS, President. PERCY W. TREAT, Secretary. FOR SALE. Bay Gelding 16% hands high, 7 years old; fine, gentle road horse. Sired by St. Whips, dam by Daly. Apply to S. H. NORRIS, Rosedale Stock Farm, Santa Rosa, Cal. PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d street. Oakland, Cal., Importers, Breeders and Dealers for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep, Hogs. High- class breeding stock. Correspondence so- licited. Fred Mast Successor to Zibbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one block north of Chutes. A nice line of New Livery; Large, Clean Box Stalls. Special attention paid to boarding high-class horses. Work horses for any business for hire^at all times. All kinds of country horses- for sale. J. R. Wilson. WILSON £? A. F. Eooker ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco, Cal. BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE * Dealers In PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St,. Oakland Blake. Mofflt & Towne, Los Angeles. Blake. McFall &. Co.. Portland. Oregon. f^longii&Endig STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME C0MPRE55ED PURE 5ALT BRICK5 AND PATENT FEEDER! No waste.no neglect d II convenience Your dealer Iu5 it. Write us for the book. BEIIIONT 5TABIE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS Broohlyn. (M.v. ITHACA GUNS THIS Illustration shows our No. 7 S300 list gun. It is Impossible to :*how by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this grade of gun, it can only be appreciated after you have handled ==^_ and examined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the best iMm- ascus or Whltworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Wa'.n that Nature nan produce, Is hand checkered and engraved In the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds Inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line, 17 grades, ranging in price from $17.75 not to $300 list. Ithaca Gun Company Pacific Coast Branch, 1340 Park St. Ithaca, N. Y. Alameda, Cal. GUNS FRESH AMMUNITION And Sporting Goods Outing and Rubber Footwear. Good for Wet Weather and Down Town. Palace Hardware, 638 Market Street Main Store and Office, 458 Golden Gate Ave.. San Francisco PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: No. 1346 Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co., Ithaca Gun Co., Smith & Wesson, E. C. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Ham- ilton Rifle Co. State Agricultual Society OCCIDENT STAKE OF 1909 TROTTING STAK- FOR FOALS OF 1906 Entries to Close January 1, 1907 To be trotted at the California State Fair of 1909. Entries to close January 1, 1307, with J. A. FILCHKR, Secretary, at the office in Sacramento. One hundred dollars entrance, of which $10 must accompany nominations; $15 to be paid Janu- ary 1. lftOS; $-■"> to be paid January 1, 1909, and $50 thirty days before the race. The Occident Cup, of the value of $400, to be -added by tho Society. Mile heats, three in five, to harness. First colt to receive cup and six-tenths; second colt, three-tenths, and third colt, one-tenth of the stakes. Five to enter, three to start. A horse not winning a heat in the first three shall not start for the fourth heat unless said horse shall have made a dead heat; but horses so ruled out shall have a right to share in the prize acrording to their rank in the summary at the close of their last heat. Otherwise N. T. A. Rules to govern. Nominations are not held for the full amount of entrance in case colt goes wrong; only forfeit payments made, which relieves nominator from further responsibility, and declares entry out. The Stake of 1909 should receive a large entry, and be very valuable. Every breeder should enter* it. REMEMBER THE DATE OF CLOSING IS JANUARY 1, 1907. Address all communications to the Secretary. J. A. FILCHER, Secretary, B. F. RUSH, President. Sacramento, Cal. AUDUBON BOY 1:591 By J. J. Audubon 16695, sire of Audu- bon Boy 1:5934, Nan Audubon 2:08*4, Miss Bita 2:08-"V DAM, fi.axv (dam of Audubon Boy 1:69%, Royal R. Sheldon 2:04%, Red Elm 2:16V- and grandam of Simon Kenton 2:13% and Mary Louise 2 :' '• >), by Bourbon Wilkes 2345 (sire of Coastman 2:08)4, Split Silk 2:08%, Sunland Belle 2:08%, etc.), he by George Wilkes 2:22. out of Favorite 2:35% 'dam of 1 and five sires of 135 10), by Abdallah 15. Flaxy's dam was Kit, by Clark Chief S3 (sire of 6 and dame ol 35); second dam Nelly by Grey Denmark. J. J. Audubon 16695 wa* Alcyone 2:27. out of Dolly Pomeroy (dam of Miss pomeroy 2:22% and J. J. Audu- bon 1:69%), by Highland Grey 2:2S (sire of 8, including Highland Lt. 2:14%); second dam, Nelly First and only horse whose entire racing career (56 heats) averages 2:0814. First and only horse at 5 years to pace twice in one day In 2:0314, winning race. First and only horse to pace in 2:00>4, first trial against time. First and only horse to pace in 1:59]4, second trial against time. First and only horse to pac: to the half in 5712 seconds. First and only horse to pace to the three-quarter in 1:27^- First and only horse to pace in 1:69%, first trial second year. First and only horse to pace again in 2:00, same week, same year. First and only horse to pace twice in 2:00 in one week. All of the above without the aid cf wind or dust shield and all under unfavor- able conditions, the most unfavorable of all being when he paced in 1:59}4> WILL STAND AT AGBICULTTJBAL PARK, LOS ANGELES, TO A FEW GOOD MA3E3. TEBMS — $100 for the Season. S150, with return privilege or money refunded as I may chcose. For further particulars address J. G. GATCOMB, Agricultural Park, Los Angeles 16 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 15, 1906. «&. Fine Harness he Best Horse Boots ■fiNE Harness TJORSE BOOTS THE REMINGTON AUTOLOADING SHOT GUN Was responsible for the big winnings made at the Western Handicaps held at Denver and Los Angeles, and also for the fine bags that are made by duck and quail shooters. Is the Gun for the Duck and Quail Shooter No recoil means increased pleasure; the solid breech means absolute safety; the single barrel means ease in handling. You can afford this modern gun because it lists at the moderate price of 840, subject to dealers' discount. Remington Arms Co., Ilion, New York The Famous =^SU. M. C.= Shotgun Ammunition The Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut H. Justins, Pacific Coast Sales Manager - Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Millions oTShooteI^^oot Winchester ^ Repeating- and Singu>Shot Riei.es, Repeating Shot=Gins and Ammunition.^ Shooting- . Winchester Repeating Arms 0> • Rei fr* »»»4m5mj.»»4.^m{. ■;■ fr ,;■ ,|, ■;, ,;, ,;, ,'^,^^^4. '■' Du Pont Smokeless :: •• A FEW RECENT RECORDS Cincinnati, 0. Sept. 2S-27. High Average won by Lester S. German (Amateur) Aberdeen, Maryland Ivesdale, Ills., Sept. 20.=21 First, Second and Third Amateur Averages St Louis, Mo., Sept. 22—23. First and Third Amateur Averages Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 23. First Gen- eral Average and First Amateur Average. All the Above Records Were Made With : Du Pont Smokeless J 1 ,£ CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS, Agents £ Temporary Office, Berkeley, Cal. * .|. ft ■!■ ,1 ,1 1, ft ft ,i, ,;, ,i ,;, ,j, ,;, >;, ,;, ,;, ,:, ,t, ,t, ,;, ,v ,;, I 348 Straight THIS RECORD WAS MADE BY MR. W. D. STANNARD At | Watson's Park, Chicago Sept. 8«9, using 'NEW E. C. (Improved)" • • . , California Powder Works, Agents Berkeley, Cal. n.,l„t.,l„i.,Il,t„n„;„n„i..1,,1.,i„1„i„t,,il,M„|„1„l.j, "Big Bill" Crosby and his OLD RELIABLE PARKER to the front During* 30 successive days of Bhooting", Crosby scored 2615 out of 2700 shot at. 96.8 per cent. There is no better made, or finer gun on the market to-day than The OLD RELIABLE PARKER. We are pleased to give catalogue and information free for the asking. PARKER BROS. N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. = 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. ...THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF... Selby FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==ChalIenge==Superior==Excelsior VALLEJ0 JUNCTION, = - CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL. VOLUME XLIX. Xo. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22. 1906. Subscription $3.00 a Year. THE BREEDER THE CONEY ISLAND ...JOCKEY CLUB... RACE COURSE: „^t °.FFICE: v„,t Sheepshead Bay, N. V. 571 Fifth Ave., New York Events to Close Wednesday, January 2, 1907 For the June Meeting, 1907 For Three Years Old and Upwards The Suburban Handicap, one mile and a quarter. Cash value 3>ZU,UUU The Commonwealth Handicap. One mile and a quarter $10,000 added The Advance Weight for Ag-e, one mile and three-eighths. Cash value J> 15,000 The June Handicaps $7,500 Added, viz: The Coney Island, six furlongs $2,000 added The Sheepshead Bay, one mile $2,500 added The Long Island, one mile and a furlong 3>O,00U added The EdUality Penalties and Allowances, one mile $3,000 added The Thistle Selling, one mile and a furlong $2,000 added For Three Years Old The Swift Penalties and Allowances, seven furlongs $3,000 added The Spindrift Handicap, one mile and a furlong 3,000 added For Two Years Old The Great Trial Penalties and Allowances, six furlongs. Cash value... $25,000 The OOUble Event Penalties and Allowances, viz: Cash value. $20,000 First Event, five and a half furlongs $ 1 0,000 Second Event, six furlongs «P 1 U,UUU The Zephyr Penalties and Allowances, five and a half furlongs $2,000 added The Spring Penalties and Allowances, six furlongs 2,000 added The Vernal For Pillies, Penalties and Allowances, five fnrlong$2,000 added Steeplechases The BeaCOn Penalties ana allowances; about 2y2 miles $3,000 added The Independence Handicap, about m miles $2,500 added For the Autumn Meeting, 1907 The Flight For two-year-olds and upwards.. Seven furlongs .. .$3,000 added 1 lie oeptemDer ror three-year-olds. One mile and three furlong's $3,000 added The Autumn ror two-year-oids. six furlongs $2,000 added The FlatbUSh For two-year-olds, seven furlongs. Cash value $10,000 1 nc Ureal taStern Handicap, for two-year-olds, six furlongs. Cash value.. $7,500 For the Autumn Meeting 1909 The Futurity $$10,000 added $3,750 to the Breeders BY SUBSCRIPTION of $20 each, OR ONLY $10 IF THE MONEY BE SENT WITH ENTRY, for mares covered in 1H06, and a further subscription of $50 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by NOVEMBER 1st, 190S; or $100 unless struck out by July 15th. 1909. Each starter to pay $250 additional, all of which shall go to the second and third horses as further provided. The Coney Island Jockey Club to add TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000); the second to receive $1250 of the added money and two-thirds of the starting fees; the third $750 of the added money and one-third of the starting- fees. The nominators of the winner, of the second horse and of the third horse, namely the nominator of the mare, to receive $2000, $1250 and $500 of the added money respectively, whether they are the owners of the horse when the race takes place or not. Colts 122 lbs., fillies and geldings 119 lbs. Winners of two races of $4000 or one of $7000, 4 lbs. extra; of three of $4000, two of $7000, or one of $15,000, S lbs. extra. If mare or stallion has not produced a winner prior to January 1st, 1907, the produce will be allowed 3 lbs. for either or 5 lbs. for both, said allowance to be claimed at time of entry. Maidens allowed 5 lbs., which allowance shall not be cumulative. If a mare nominated for this event drops her foal before the first of January, 1907, or if she has a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entrv of such mars is VOID, and the subscription if paid, will be returned. By filing pnor to NOVEMBER 1st. 190S, with The Coney Island Jockev Club an accepted transier of the produce with its engagement in this event, the original subscriber will be released from any liability as to the engagement of the pro- duce. Six Furlongs. Entries to be Addressed to the Clerk of the Course, The Coney Island Jockey Club 171 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 22, 1906. THE HOLIDAY NUMBER OF THE Breeder and Sportsman Will be Issued on December 29, 1906 HAVE YOU A STALLION? Get his picture and write-up in that issue, or at least a $3 card in the Stallion Directory. It will reach every owner of a good brood mare on the Pacific Coast. HAVE YOU A HORSE FOR SALE? Advertise it in that issue and reach all of the buyers. You can put such an advertisement in for $1 per inch. DO YOU WANT TO BUY A HORSE? Specify the qualifications you re- quire and you will be surprised to see what a lot you will have to pick from. HAVE YOU ANYTHING FOR THE GUN MEN? You can reach them all in 'this issue. Get Your Orders in Without Delay Apply For Space Before It Is All Taken A BIG, HANDSOME PAPER, PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED AND CON- TAINING MUCH INTERESTING MATTER. The Breeder and Sportsman PRICE (same as usual) 10 CENTS. GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. JAMES M. McGRJfTH, Mgr. Dexter Prince Stables TRAINING, BOARDING and SALE Cor. Grove and Baker Sts., just at the Panhandle Entrance to Golden Gate Park. (Take Hayes, McAllister or Devisadero Street Cars.) Best located and healthiest stable in San Francisco. Always a goad roadster on hand for sale. Careful and experienced men to care for and exercise park roadsters and prepare horses for track use. Ladies can go and return to stable and not have their horses frightened by autos or cars. San Francisco Riding Club ANNEX FCE DRIVING HOBSES. 55 Stalls on Ground Floor; 5 Exits. Perfect facilities for safety and the proper care of Morses. OPEN FOB. PUBLIC PATRONAGE. While this Stable is under the Man- agement of San Francisco Biding' Club, it is not exclusive for the use of Members. Apply for Further Information to SAN FBANCISCO BIDING CLUE, Seventh Avenue and C Street, San Francisco, Cal. Ross McMahon AwninTge„a"co. AT THE OLD STAND Teamsters' Rain Goods, Bags, Tents, Awnings, Hammocks, Covers 73 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal. iMMmHMsmm "Why trade ofl or sell at a beggarly price a good horse just because he "goes lame," "throws a curb" or develops some other blemish? There is nothing in the way of Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Windpuffs or Bunches which will not yield readily and permanently to treatment with UINN'S OINTMENT. Dr. E. H. Davenport, a prominent physician of Sheridan, lnd., rites: I have u^'cd a number of remedies for the removal of Li-bs, splints, thii'kriifd trillions and tissues generally, hut for the last two years 1 have not boon without Qulnn's Olnlmont. 1 have tested it thor- oughly at different times, and pay without hesitancy that it is the only reliable reme- | dy of the kind 1 ha - - bj m»H- Wrl« — ™Un icstlmonU' tried.*' Price 3 1 .00 per'bottla. Sold by all druggists or W. B, Eddy & Co., Whitehall. N.Y. Saturday, December 22, 1906.] THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882.) F. W. KELLET, Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN" GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. Terms— One Tear S3; Six Months $1.75: Three Months »1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE Money should be sent by Postal Order, draft or letter addressed to F. W. Kelley, P. O. Drawer 447. San Fran- cisco. California. Communications must be accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for publication, but as a private guarantee of good faith. THE STATE FAIR is the subject of much editorial comment these days in the weekly press of Califor- nia. The esteemed News Letter, which, "when the wind is southerly." probably knows a Buff Cochin from a Clydesdale, wants the Fair removed from Sacramento to Oakland or San Francisco, that it may be located "near some large center of popula- tion." The only reason it advances for the change is that the attendance and consequently the gate re- ceipts will be larger, and therefore come nearer meet- ing the expenses. There is much being written these days about State and District Fairs by persons who have not the faintest conception of the purpose for which these annual shows are given. According to their guage a Fair that draws a big crowd and pays a profit is successful, no matter whether it be a race meeting managed by tin-horn gamblers, or an "exposition" that is made up of advertising displays and a "midway." If the crowd attends and there -is no deficit, they are ready to call it a success. San Francisco has had its fling at an anuual Fair. The Mechanics' Fair at one time was a big feature of the fall season in this city, but in spite of the fact that it was located directly in "a large center of population the time came when there were few so poor as to do it reverence. Sacramento, the Capital City of this the second largest in area of any State in the Union, has been the seat of our State Fair for the past half century. No better location for it has ever been suggested. More people can reach Sacramento by rail and road during twelve hours than can ue landed at any other point in the State in the same time. It is a railroad center, and from the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys, the two greatest producing sections of the State. Sacramento can be reached within a few hours. Several railway lines put the Capital within runs of from two to four hours from San Francisco, while steamer lines land pas- sengers there from many points. There is no trou- ble about getting a crowd to attend the State Fair, provided the program offered is sufficiently attrac- tive. The News Letter refers to the Minnesota State Fair and says that "as a result of the discontinuance of pool selling, the Minnesota State Fair receipts rose from 133,500 in 1894 to $279,647 in 1906." We would respectfully call the attention of our contem- porary to the fact that there were other reasons for this big increase in gate receipts. The News Letter may never have heard of the fact, but it is a fact, nevertheless, that a pacing horse called Dan Patch, holding the world's champion record for light har- ness horses, was one of the attractions that has helped swell the gate receipts of the Minnesota Fair during the past few years. On the day when Dan Patch was called to go against the world's record this year. 93.6S7 people passed through the turn- stiles, and the receipts for admissions were $41,340. the biggest day of the meeting. During the week two purses of $5,000 each, two of $2,500 each, and several of $1,000 each were contested for by trotting and pacing horses, several of California's best being there and winning first and second money in the biggest stakes. We do not wish to convey the im- pression that harness racing was the only attraction at Hamline, but it was the leading feature beyond a doubt, and no other one thing drew as many dollars at the gate as did Dan Patch, the world's champion light harness horse. Minnesota has a great Fair in every particular and has most energetic and intelli- gent management, and while it is held near "a large center of population," it would doubtless be as suc- cessful were it held further away from this center, as a( the half-mile track at Allentown, Pa„ as high as 80.000 people have paid to see the harness races on one day of the Fair, and pools and even beer are sold at this place. But racing is only the amusement THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN end of a State or a County Fair. They were de- vised and have been held for other purposes. A genuine Fair is one at which the products of the State or section are shown in comparison, standards set and prizes awarded for the best in each class. It does not matter, so far as benefit to the State is con- cerned, whether these Fairs are attended by thou- sands or hundreds of people whose only object is to have a good time and spend their money, so long as the exhibitors themselves and others engaged or expecting to engage in like pursuits, study the ex- hibits and learn how to improve the things which they produce. California taxpayers uncomplainingly spend thousands of dollars every year to distribute beautifully illustrated pamphlets in the East and Europe, that the people there may be induced to come here and engage in raising the oranges, grapes, cattle and sheep pictured therein, yet there are many who begrudge the few paltry dollars appro- priated to conduct State and District Fairs, which were established to improve and make more profit- able the various products of our farms, mines and factories. We hope the press will not enlist in any scheme to remove the State Fair from Sacramento, but will rather unite in an effort to make that in- stitution the great annual educational exposition its founders intended it to be. The State owns a splen- did property, purchased especially for Fair purposes, on which many buildings have but recently been erected at a large cost. If the present pavilion can be moved to this property, as is proposed, and the Fair held along the proper lines, the success that will follow will quiet all the schemes for its re- moval that will be hatched for years to come. 3 Rosa. Ukiah and Petaluma 50, Eureka and other Humboldt county towns 50, San Francisco and Oak- land 100, Concord 30. and many other places from 5 to 10 each. One thousand is an inside fig name as the number of trotters and pacers that will be given track- work in California during the spring months next year. Out of this number there will be enough horses to make a California Circuit suc- cessful, so far as entries are concerned. All the trainers and all the owners we have talked with want to race at home instead of across the mountains. A circuit of eight or ten weeks of harness racing will add to the value of every horse in training and create a demand for them that will result in many sales. Now, let's have a Circuit. AX IMPORTANT CHANGE was made in the rules governing harness races at the meeting of the American Trotting Congress, held in Chicago, De- cember 4th. The new rule was introduced' and advocated by Mr. Magnus Flaws, and provides that "any association in membership with the American Trotting Association may give ten days' racing dur- ing the season for premiums, but not money purses, either in one day meetings or of longer duration, at their discretion. Time made in such contests shall not be either a record or bar. and the association shall have the right to charge admission at the gate and sell all privileges except a betting privi- lege." This rule will be received with great favor by matinee clubs throughout the country, and should result in a great revival of matinee racing. When a club can charge gate receipts and sell all privi- leges except betting, it is in a position to make its meetings less costly and therefore more popular with its members. A well managed club should be able now to hold matinees several times a year with- out levying heavy assessments on the members, and as the right to contest for trophies is granted, cup racing will doubtless be one of the most popular of American sports. How it will effect regular rac- ing remains to be seen. When a horse goes down the line of matinees, winning cup after cup in very fast time, showing himself to be of champion calibre, and is entered the following year in the green classes on the regular circuits, a strong protest is very likely to be made by men whose horses have had none of the benefits of matinee schooling. How- ever, the good that the rule will do is probably greater than any evil that will result and we look to see cup racing galore in all parts of the country next season. NINE PIRSES OF $300 EACH will provide an excellent program of harness racing for any small town that gives a three days' meeting next year. By dividing the purses into three moneys, giving $200 to first horse. $70 to second and $3n to third, with 5 per cent entrance and nothing additional from money winners, race winners will earn about as much as they do when racing under the present plan of dividing a purse into four moneys and charging all money winners 10 per cent of the purse for en- trance. Let us do a little figuring to see how a three days' meeting with $300 purses will result financially. Three purses of this size per day for a three days' meeting will call for ?2,7un to be paid out. An average of eight paid up entries to each race would bring in a total of $1,070 in entrance tees The privileges of all kinds at a three days' meeting should bring in at least $500, and the gate receipts should amount to say $600 more, or a total thus far of $2,170 to meet an expenditure of $2,700. There is hardly a town in California where $1,000 cannot be raised as a bonus toward a meeting of this sort which would guarantee the association against any loss whatever. If the meeting was properly adver- tised and boomed by the association giving it, the gate receipts should be nearer $1,5C0 than $600.' and the entrance money might reach double the amount mentioned above. There is no reason why anv ener- getic driving club cannot make a profit of "a few hundred dollars on a meeting, and we give these figures to show how it can be done. THE LEGISLATDRE of California will meet in Sacramento next month, and the matter of the Dis- trict Fairs and appropriations to maintain the same will probably come before it, although up to the present time there does not seem to be any movement on the part of those most concerned toward the intro- duction or advocacy of any legislation to this end. That there is a large class of the State's citizens who oppose any legislation favoring these Fairs is well known, and yet this same class endorse and uphold almost any raid on the State or country treasuries gotten up by the real estate agents to induce immi- gration or the sale of land. Many counties in Cali- fornia pay out from $1,000 to $5,000 a year for ad- vertising their resources abroad that would get far greater returns were they to devote this money to well conducted Fairs, where their resources "and products were displayed at home. A WITNESS in the Gold Cup case testified that he had seen Millard Sanders administer something to Lou Dillon from a vial on several occasions prior to the Memphis race. This is doubtless true, as Sanders stated in California last winter, that Mr. Tanner, who manages Mr. Billings' horses, has a prescription that the latter often requested him to give the champion mare prior to her making a rec- ord-breaking effort, and that he had administered it on different occasions. Sanders also said that he himself did not consider it a good thing for the mare, and that more than once he had made a feint of giving her the dose but had not done so. and instanced times when she broke records without it. OUR THANKS are due to at least a half dozen of our subscribers, who have sent us the issue of June 3, 1905, to complete our files. We now desire to secure two or three copies of June 2, 1906, and will be under renewed obligations to any one who will mail them to us. COMBINATION SALE. Fred H. Chase & Co. announce a combination sale to be held at the new salesyard. 478 Valencia street on the evening of February 11th. The sale will' be limited to fifty head and good business and road horses, single drivers, pairs, and saddle horses are w-anted. Speed prospects and record horses are also desired. There is a big demand for horses of the above kinds and satisfactory results are assured to those consigning them to this sale. If vou send in your entries at once you will get the benefit of early advertising. Now is the time to sell, while the public wants horses. AT A ROUGH GUESS there will be a thousand troiting-bred horses in training in California by the first day of March. At Los Angeles 200, at Bakers- field, Santa Ana. San Bernardino. San Diego and other southern points 100 more; Fresno, Salinas and Hollister tracks will add 60 to this list; Pleasanton will stable 300, Sacramento 50, Dixon. Winters and Woodland 80, Marysville and Red Bluff 50, Santa ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. ™.F',„S" D" Geyserville— We do not find this mare Phyllis registered. If you can tell us who bred her and particulars as to her owners since, we may be able to trace her breeding for you. F. L. C, Seattle. — We hace no reference give any information about Charles Hoi he died. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 22. 1-"'" I'jm; J NOTES AND NEWS | * <• * •:*•> .:«J^*^. .;.*:. .;. .:..;..;,.;..;..;. .;. .;. .;. .;. .;. $ .;. .;. .;..:.•:. .;. .;. .;. .;. $ .J. I hristmas! Our holiday edition will be out next week. What are you doing to help organize a California Circuit for 1907? Don't hum i thai tlie Occident Stake for 1909 closes for entries on the first day of January. 1907. A payment is due and must be paid on or before ■ lay. January 2. 1907, on all foals entered in Breeders' Futurity No. 6. Substitutions can be made on that date, but not later. A word to the wise is suScient. Down at Hanford. where they have a good half- mile track, there will be racing on New Years day. According to Editor Smeltzer of the Salinas Jour- nal, who knows a horse item when he sees one and prints many, the stake colts for 1907. ownel in that vicinity "are working every day on the Salinas track and doing finely. There seems to be a fair prospect that some one among them will repeat the success won by the local stable for the past two years in bringing home the big prizes. The track is in perfect condition, which materially helps the work of con- ditioning the youngsters. Steam Beer, a three-year- old pacer, owned by E. Train of Santa Cruz, has joined Charles Whitehead's string, to be prepared for a match race with L. J. Caplatzi's horse Sidonis, now being trained by Williams at the local track. The match will be the best three in five heats and will take place on the 22d of February, 1907. A. L. McDonald is training San Juan, by Nutwood Wilkes, dam by McKinney, at the Sacramento track. This promising young horse belongs to Prof. E. P. Heald of San Francisco and L. Leadbetter of Napa. It is their intention to race him next year. Bonnie Treasure 2:13% by Bonnie Bells, died at Victoria, B. C, on Monday last from bowel trouble. This gelding was recently shipped to Victoria with a large string of horses by Mr. J. D. Chapelle, and would have been raced on the Coast next year. The horse took sick on the train while en route to Vic- toria, and failed to recover. John Quinn is now located at the Sacramento track with a string of trotters and pacers, and writes us that the Agricultural Park track is one of the best winter tracks he has seen anywhere. His string is mostly green ones, one a trotter that he stepped through the stretch the other day in 32 seconds at the end of a good mile. The rest are two and three- year-old colts, but a promising lot One of them a green trotter by Stam B. 2:11%, is very highly thought of. The road team whose picture appeared on our title page last week is for sale. Thev are sorrels with white points, both mares, six years old, and can road along close to three minutes. Thev are gentle and well broke. Mr. D. A. Madeira is their owner His address is Salinas, Cal. George F. Helman of Pleasanton, trainer of Mor- osco 2:12. recently purchased from Mr. Henry Brace of Santa Clara the very handsome two-year-old stud colt Abe G. by Greco 2:23 (trial 2:12%), by McKin- ney 2:1114. The dam of this colt is M~aud by Stam- boul 2:07%; second dam by Direct 2:05y2, and third dam by Joe Daniels, thoroughbred. Mr. Helman has Morosco at Pleasanton and the gelding is in fine shape. Dan Misner has for sale at Pleasanton, Cal a number of horses owned by a gentleman who desires to sell them immediately. An advertisement in this issue enumerates them. One, the pacing mare Mollie Button, by Alexander Button, won several good races this year and took a mark of 2:14. She will beat 2-10 next year. The roan gelding Edward H. is also an excellent prospect for racing in the slow classes in 1907. He has worked in 2:15 and is a smooth going one Two mares, one by Director and the other by Diablo both in foal to Zolock 2:05%, are worth more than the owner asks for them, and there is a mare by James Madison (sire of Brilliant Girl 2-0S% and Tuna 2:0S%), that is in foal to Geo. S. Kelly's grand young stallion Bonnie McK. by McKinney Some rare bargains are to be had in this bunch of horses that are for sale, and they can all be seen at Pleasan- ton. where Mr. Misner has them readv to show at any time. H. D. Brown has his mare Helen Keyes, now known as Helen Dillon, back in his string at Pleasanton again She was leased for the summer season to Sterling Holt, owner of her sire, and Millard Sanders gave her a mark of 2:21% at the Indianapolis track. Some day this mare will settle down and get a record below 2:10 as she certainly has the speed and the Sameness to trot that fast. TO CUBE A COLD IN OSTE DAT M NATIVE BHOMO Quinine Tablets. Drug- refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S gnature is on each box. 25c. The Milwaukee gentleman who paid $555 for the old gray gelding Jim Ferry 2:10 at the Old Glory sale, got his money's worth the next week when he started him at the Milwaukee Club matinee and cleaned out all the others, winning a gold handled whip in the main event of the day. Buzz Saw is the striking name of a standard and registered two-year-old black stallion by Strathway (sire of Toggles 2:0S% and John Caldwell 2:0S%) dam by Gen. Logan (sire of Miss Logan 2:06%) that is offered for sale by an advertiser in this week's issue. Buzz Saw is a great prospect and is entered in the Occident and Breeders' Futurity. Several of the Hollister horsemen have leased the mile track and fair grounds at that thriving town and will maintain it for driving and training purposes. The Land Company, which owns the property, was about to tear down the buldings and devote the en- tire tract to farming, but the horsemen have saved it by their enterprise and will with the aid of the live citizens of Hollister, hold a race meeting this year. Hollister will be on the regular California cir- cuit, which will be formed this year in all probability. The Occident Stake for trotting foals of 1906 will close January 1. 1907. It will be trotted at the State Fair of 1909. Name your colts and Billies in this stake. It was worth over $2,000 to the winner this year, and should be still more valuable in 1909, Don't forget that a $10 apyment will be due and payable Wednesday, January 2, 1907, on all the foals of 1906 that are entered in the Pacific Breeders' $7,000 Futurity. If you have any entries, pay upon them, and if you own foals not entered, apply for a substitution right away. Mr. J. R. Fronefield, who for the past few weeks has been doing special work for the Breeder and Sportsman, has accepted a position with the Fred H. Chase Company, live stock auctioneers, 478 Valencia street, this city. Mr. Fronefield is a practical horse- man of much experience in handling and shaping horses for sale and does business in a straight for- ward manner. He will be a valuable acquisition to this well known firm. J. Elmo Montgomery of Davisville has purchased from Mr. Mclnerney of Honolulu the mare EfHe Logan, dam of Sir Albert S. 2:03%, and has nomi- nated her foal of 1906, by Chas. Derby, in the Paci- fic Breeders' Futurity. It is stated that Mr. Harry Stover, owner of the Fair Ground track at Petaluma, will, will the aid of the citizens of "the poultry center," give an old-fash- ioned county fair and race meeting next summer, and ask for a place on the California Circuit if one is organized. He proposes to have a good live stock exhibit and a program of mixed racing that will draw all the best runners, trotters and pacers in the State at that time. It may be that the meeting will con- tinue for two weeks. Good purses will be offered for all events. Mr. Stover states that the meeting will be managed on up-to-date lines, and horsemen can be assured that they will have every opportunity to race their horses, and that the purses will be paid. One of the handsomest horses ever seen in any country is a four-year-old colt by Diablo 2:09%, dam Bessie Hock by Hock Wilkes, second dam Bessie by Venture, third dam by Paul's Abdallah, and fourth dam by Gen. Taylor. He is owned by Mrs. J. M. Fox and is in charge of her father, Mr. Creason. This colt was bred and reared by Dr. C. E. Farnum of this city, who sold him as a two-year-old. He is a beautiful mahogany bay and it is said has paced a quarter close to 30 seconds. In the table of the "Fastest Records of the Year," made by the trotting and pacing horses of the United States during the past season, the California bred horses and sires make a most remarkable show- ing. This table will appear in our Holiday number, to be issued next week. Chas. DeRyder has about thirty horses in his string at Pleasanton, and should be able to pick out quite a string of campaigners from among them. He has some extra good green prospects. There is an excellent half-mile track at LTkiah, and a good one at Dixon, and both towns are big enough and have enough enterprise to become members of the main California Circuit that is to be organized. Ukiah is easily reached by rail from Santa Rosa, and Dixon could come in just before the Woodland meeting. So many of the best horses from California that go East every year race on the half-mile rings over there, and there is no doubt but owners would race on the half-mile track here if given the oppor- tunity. A table of all the new standard performers for 1906 sired by Pacific Coast bred sires, or stallions that have made seasons on this Coast, will be printed in the' Holiday number of the Breeder and Sportsman, to be issued next Saturday. It will be of interest to every breeder. PLEASANTON HORSE NEWS. We are pleased to see that the new editor of the Pleasanton Times, a live weekly published at the horse center, has engaged a regular horse reporter and he fills a good space each week with interesting items from the famous track. The following are culled from the issue of December 15th: * * * One of the noticeable sights to a visitor at the track is the fine looking colts Gerrety is handling, especially one by Bonnie Direct. * * * Senator Hellman has several more horses in addi- tion to his stable belonging to Dr. Evans of Modesto. * * * Marty McKay came back from Fresno Thursday with the horses shipped' to DeRyder. Mr. McKay and family left Pleasanton for Fresno last Sun- day. * * * Jim Thompson is training his horses regularly these rainy days to get them ready for the Oregon races next season. * * * Mr. McLaughlin of Boise. Idaho, and who is a partner of Mr. Springer in the race horse business, is at the Rose Hotel. Mr. McLaughiln just came up from Los Angeles. * * * Chas. DeRyder has a good McKinney, mare from Porterville. * * * DeRyder Brothers received a car containing five or six horses from Fresno Thursday. * * * C. H. Dalles of Merced has a good Richards Elector hore in training at Pleasanton. * * * J. B. Stetson of Santa Rosa is working a stable of horses at the track. He is living with his family in the Hewitt cottage. * * ** Charley Dean of Illinois was in Pleasanton a few- days ago. Among the great horses Dean has driven is The Broncho 2:00%. * * * Mr. Meeks of Haywards was in town Sunday to" see the horses he has in training here. * * * Mr. Curley, the veteran horsemen and capitalist, is one of the regular trainers to be seen on the track although SO years of age. He has converted his Diablo trotter to the pace and he is doing well. * * * Mr. Springer, now of Los Angeles, but who formerly lived in Pleasanton with his family and trained on the track, has sold the good horse Billy Red 2:10. Mr. Springer paid $1500 for this horse when he was green and raced him successfully, winning some hard races, * * * A wealthy lady from Australia wanting to purchase a well bred McKinney stallion, visited the stables of Helman and Clark, where horses are bought and sold on commission, one day last week, but not find- ing one just to suit has gone to Los Angeles to look for same. * * * If you are a breeder and like good horses don't fail to see Mr. Trefry's Kenneth C. by McKinney when you are at the track. When Kenneth C. scores down the stretch one will think of Directum, that grand horse whose appearance on any track would cause the audience to involuntarily rise and applaud. Ken- neth C. has lots of speed and is a glutton for work and with his breeding will certainly make a sire. * * * One of several of the colts Lou Crellin has in train- ing is attracting a good deal of attention. This one is a two-year-old horse by Searchlight and from Ber- tha, who produced more speed than any other mare in the world. This colt is pacing and to see him one could hardly believe he is only a two-year-old. He is a beauty in every respect and is developed like a five-year-old, and like old Searchlight himself, has the power of a locomotive and the constitution to stand hardships. It is a regrettable thing that there are not more of the Searchlight colts in Pleasanton. * * * Mr. J. Chadbourne still takes his occasional spins behind his road mare Hattie C. by Direct. Driving has been Mr. Chadbourne's principal recreation from business cares, and he has owned during his lifetime some of the best road horses to be found anywhere and owned some well known horses when three-min- ute horses wrere none too plentiful and a 2:40 horse was a right good race horse in the old days when they would catch a horse out of pasture Friday night and race him on Saturday. Although handicapped by the loss of one arm Mr. Chadbourne drove Hattie C. to a record of 2:20 in a race. Mr. Chadbourne has always been one of the first to subscribe money for good roads and for the promotion of racing and it is such men as these that make the horse business what it is. Java, a fifteen-year-old gelding that entered the list for the first time at Anaconda, Mont., this year, when he took a record of 2:29, is out of the mare Fla- vina 2:26%, that took her record when she was six- teen years old. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. PILES CURED IDT 6 TO 14 DATS. PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50c. Saturday. December 22. 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE STORY OF BEN F. 2:0734. Editor Dinklespiel of the Suisun Republican, who at one time owned the famous pacer Ben F. prints the following interesting story about the geld- ing in the last issue of his paper: At the "Old Glory" sale of horses at Madison Square Garden, New York, last week Ben F. was sold at auction for $500. A year ago he brought $600 at the "Old Glory" sale and it was thought a time that that would be last heard of him by Cali- fornians. Ben F. is a remarkable horse, having made a record of 2:07%, pacing, when fourteen and a half years old. It has been told of him that the actual time he made when this time was displayed in front of the judges' stand was 2:05%. Ben F. was foaled on the Bradtmoor Stock Farm early in the year of 1891 and is therefore nearly six- teen years old. He was sojd in 1893 for $175. when B. F. Rush and the late C. F. D. Hastings dissolved their partnership of this breeding farm. The geld- ing was used as a road horse in this vicinity for three years after being broken in 1894. On account of being badly spavined he was sold, bringing only $55. "Doc" Forrester of San Francisco being the pur- chaser. Forrester succeeded in removing the spavin and sold him for $250. After this sale the horse got himself into bad repute by indulging in several bad runaways. He was finally turned out in the hills in Contra Costa county and classed as an outlaw. In 1900 he fell into the hands of L. H. Palmer of Wal- nut Creek, who soon discovered that he owned a race horse. He had him trained and raced to a record of 2:10. Mr. Palmer got first money in several good purses, making quite a little stake on the pacer," after which he finally sold him to James But- ler, a New York horseman. For three years Ben F. has been raced on the Grand Circuit in the East, but has always been in very fast company, and his owners have been satisfied to get within the money. Senator Rush still owns Carolla by Steinway, the dam of Ben F. She is nearly twenty-seven years old, but foaled a fine filly by Demonio last spring. THE CRESCEUS FILLY ARRIVED SAFELY. Mr. C. A. Harrison of Victoria, B. C, writes us that the three-year-old filly by Cresceus 2:02^4 out of Venus II. 2:lli4, that he purchased at the Aptos Farm sale in this city, December 4th, arrived safely in Victoria in charge of James Misner, although the steamer Umatilla, on which she made the trip, had a very stormy passage, having passed through the big storm that struck this Coast on the 10th inst. Miss Cresceus, as he calls her, came ashore full of spirit, and he is very much pleased with her in every way. and states that she will make a good stable companion for Miquee by Joe Patchen, and will be worked and given every advantage the coming sea- son. Mr. Harrison had to lead the filly two miles through the storm, but his heart was light, as it was a red-letter day for him, he having cleaned up a little profit of $30,000 that day on a Seattle real estate deal, while his better-half had sold some lots at a profit of $2,000. Mr. Harrison says if Miss Cresceus had been entered in any of the prominent California three-year-old stakes and had been sold in the spring, he would have been willing to pay three times the small price he gave for her. As the filly is thoroughly broken, Mr. Harrison had her hooked up to a buggy and with Mr. Misner for company took a ride behind her. He says she is a good four-cornered trotter on a jog and the more he sees of her the better he likes her. Here is a prophecy that she will do three things: Get a low record, be a game race winner and produce fast trot- ters when retired to breeding. We are sorry to learn that Mr. Misner met with an accident, was ruptured, and had to submit to a surgical operation during the latter part of last week. In spite of his years the surgeon says that Mr. Mis- ner is doing well and will be out in three weeks, and in better shape than ever. His many friends down here in California sincerely hope so. REDLAC COMING TO CALIFORNIA. Palmer Clark, the well known horseman and turf writer of Chicago, writes us as follows, under date of December 5th: Redlac 2:07% will be shipped to Los Angeles. Cal., about the 20th of this month and placed in the stud. This short news item insures future turf history to no small extent. With five in the list this year, none of them out of a producing or record mare, as a result of the first season's work on his colts, and judging by their individuality, there is absolutely no question about his transmitting uniformly his good size, style, color, manners, action and extreme speed. The Wilkes-Nutwood cross has long since made good, but the fastest trotting son of the great Aller- ton 2:09*4, whose dam is by Muscovite 2:18, in turn the best son of Nutwood 2 18%, surely has a still greater chance when crossed on the McKinney 2:11%, Zolock 2:05%. Zombro 2:11. Coronado 2:12%, Electioneer and other great bred mares in that section. The dam of Redlac is an own sister to King Musco- \ii>- 1^:2014 and Dave 2:27, she herself has two in the list, while his grandam has three: both have several foals that will be heard from later, and are still in the breeding ranks, so there is no weak spots and all things considered, it is sale to say Southern California breeders never before had as good a chance to book their mares at home to so gi stallion from east of the mountains. DEATH OF HUGH M. La RUE. Hugh m. La Rui lifornia'e mosl esteemed pioneers, died at his home in Sacramento, November 12th, after a prolonged illness. Hugh M. La Rue was burn in Hardin county. Ken- on August 12. 1830, the family removing to Lewis county. Missouri, in lS.'i'.t. at a time When there more Indians in Missouri than anything else. As early as 1S45 young La Rue evinced a determina- tion to go to the far West, and in 1849 ho joined the Sublette-Conduit expedition across the plains, leaving Independence — then the western outpost of civiliza- tion. Mr. La Rue settled at Fiddletown, Amador county. now softened into Oleta. removing subsequently to Willow Springs and then to Marysville, from which latter place he started a trading expedition to the north. In June. 1850, he came to Sacramento, where he engaged in blacksmithing and wagonmaking. That year's cholera epidemic drove him away, and he went out to the Norris Grant (now the Rancho Del Paso) and engaged in raising vegetables and subse- quently grain. In 1S57 he planted seventy-five acres of an orchard, principally in peach trees, the most extensive orchard in this vicinity. This was badly damaged by the floods of 1861-62. and absolutely ruined by the flood of 1868. In 1S66 Mr. La Rue had turned his attention to Yolo county, adding little by little to his land until he had a ranch of 2,000 acres, which was for years under the management of his son. J. E. La Rue. now deceased, while a vineyard venture near Yountville, Napa county, was given in charge of another son, C. L. La Rue, subsequently State Senator from Napa county. About 1868 Mr. La Rue moved into Sacramento City, and had resided there continuously ever since. Deceased had an extensive and honorable political career. In 1S57 he was the Democratic candidate for Sheriff of Sacramento county, and was elected by seven or eight votes, but lost on a recount. In 1873 he was elected Sheriff by a handsome majority. In lv7:* he was a member of the Second Constitutional Convention. In 1883-84 he was a member of the As- sembly from Sacramento county, and was Speaker of the House. In 18SS he was the Democratic candi- date for State Senator and ran ahead of his ticket, but was unsuccessful. From 1891 to 1895 he was Railroad Commissioner from the Sacramento dis- trict, and on several occasions had been strongly mentioned for the Gubernatorial nomination. Deceased had been a member of the State Board of Agriculture since 1867. a director for a great many years, and its president for a number of terms. In 1856 he became a member of the Sacramento Society of California Pioneers, in which he had al- ways been very prominent, and had served as its president. He had been the Master of the Sacra- mento Grange; also a member of Sacramento Lodge No. 40, F. & A. M., from the early days, and of the Royal Arch Chapter. In 1S5S he was married in Colusa county to Miss E, M. Lizenby. Of their children, three sons sur- vive— Calhoun Lee. Hugh McElroy and John Rush. Their only daughter died in 1888. Hugh M. La Rue was a man of sterling worth and solid integrity. He was sturdy and uncompro- mising in his opinions, militant and pugnacious in political matters, strong in his likes and dislikes — as he was strong and sturdy n all phases of his character — but ever and always a man who com- manded the respect of even his bitterest political enemies — ever and always a man whose private and public integrity stood unimpeachable. Hugh M. La Rue was one of the last of the old magnificent race of the kings of men who builded this West; men of great Nature's royal blood; men of stainless honor and dauntless courage; men never small in anything they did; men with whom fear was as unknown as dishonor was shunned; men who greatly lived and grandly died; men to whose memo- ries the present should lowly doff its hat. Of that Grand Army of Knightly Men only a hand- ful are left. They are going down one by one into the Valley of the Shadow. A breath of Time and the scenes that have known them all so often — the scenes they have enriched by their deeds and en- nobled with their manhood — will know them no more forever. As one by one they are passing away, it is meet that the living should honor them as departing men deserve to be honored. The funeral was held from his late residence. under the auspices of the Sacramento Lodge of Masons, Rev. C. Todd Clark preached the sermon. Interment was in the Masonic plot at the City Cemetery. STATE FAIRS TO BE IMPROVED. J. M. Johnson, the New England breeder, who owns Fanella 2:13. learned the other day that the dam of Todd and Sadie Mac would produce no foal next spring. She was expected to produce a brother or sister to Sadie Mac. Director Joe 2:09*4 by Director 2:17. out of Jose- phine Young, dam of Joe Patchen 2:01)4, was knocked down at the Garden to John Splan for $500, who afterwards sold him to Adam MacHattie of Liverpool, England, at a profit. The following day Gen. Wilson B. Chisholm. who has lately established a stock farm near Cleveland. Ohio, bought the stal- lion and will place him in the stud there. California's favorite hot weather drink is Jackson's Napa Soda. Secretary Fllcher of the California State Agricul- tural Society has sent the following circular to the press: Whatever the shortcomings of the California State Agricultural Society in the past, the present manage- uiy alive to tending its usefulness and building it up Into a strong In- strumentality for the promotion of these interests for which it was ere;* It is the purpose of the Society to improve the Fairs by making them as thoroughly representative -iMe of all the industries of the State in all parts of the State. The gambling features :nd drink- ing features and other practices that were so strenu- ously objected to and which it was clamed were ruining the Fairs have been eliminated, and there is no longer any reason why the best people every- where, of all classes and callings, should not lend their influence and their patronage in helping to make the State Fairs, as they ought to In greatest annual event in California. But as great as the Fairs may be, or be made, the holding of them is only one of the duties of the State Agricultural Society. There are other things it ought to do and other things the present manage- ment proposes to do by way of extending the in fluence of the institution and Increasing Ms value to the people of the £ ti y and have correspondents in every community and keep in touch with the progress and industrial conditions of all parts of the State. It wants not only the acreage in the different localities of the various farm, orchard and garden products, but it wants to know of their condition and be advised of thi that may be expected at harvest time, and after harvest it wants to know exactly what the yield was. It wants to be advised of the number of dairies and their output; the number of sheep and their average clip; the number of horses, cattle and hogs and the efforts being made to improve them, and the result of such efforts. It wants to know the number of saw mills in the State, the amount of lumber they cut. and the timber available for them to cut; the number of manufacturies in all lines, what they are making and with what success they are operating. It desires also the names and locations of the active mines, and the mining conditions and opportunities in different localities. In short, it is going to strive to be, as it should be, the fountain-head of informa- tion on all industrial subjects, and be prepared by means of periodical bulletins to disseminate this in- formation at the most opportune seasons to the peo- ple most interested. The value of such data to those engaged in industrial pursuits, as well as to investors and tradesmen, can be conceived but hardly estimated. Then, again, the Society will aim to keep advised of the best practices for seeding and harvesting; the best seeds or plants for certain soils or conditions; the best animals for certain purposes, and the best or most approved method of cultivating certain plants or caring for the animals; the best markets for the different products, and the best time or man- ner of marketing. And this information it will aim to give freely to those who may profit by it. These are some of the things the Society sees in the field of opportunity that spreads out before it, and the purpose of the present management is to cover this field as completely as possible with the limited means and force available. There are other things that might be suggested as worth doing, and still others will suggest themselves by the State's growing wants, but it is believed to be better for the present to keep within the bounds of possibili- ties than to risk all by attempting too much. There is a wise law on the statute books, enacted by the last Legislature which, if carried out. and all laws should be carried out. will assist materially in this work. It provides that the Supervisors of the respective counties, on or before a certain day of each year, shall supply the secretary of the State Agricultural Society, upon blanks to be fur- nished by him for that purpose, statistics showing the products grown, produced or manufactured in their several counties for the year preceding, and the expense thereof shall be a county charge, to be paid as other county charges are paid. Last year some of the Boards of Supervisors neglected to ap- point the necessary statisticians to secure data. This year extra effort has been made to have all the counties respond, but we are advised that in a few instances no one has been appointed to collect the required statistics. Happily there are only a few such cases, and it is hoped that by constant pres- sure all Supervisors will soon come to see the im- portance of the work and promptly perform their part of it. When this data is forthcoming from all the counties the material will be available for an annual report of exceptional value. In the mean- time the best report that is possible will be com- piled from the data of the counties that do report. To be thoroughly valuable, however, it should be complete. This will come in time. But in the meantime and independent of the an- nual statistical reports, a world of current informa- tion can be obtained of inestimable value with the proper corps of correspondents, and to obtain these correspondents, at least one in each political town- ship of the State, or each ward in the larger cities, is the work now engaging the Society, and ii work it desires the help of editors, county officers, and other leading citizens of tin communities in California, who ma> to on the subject. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 22, 1900. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ADOPTS NEW RULES. OBJECTS OF THE NEW ASSOCIATION. CONEY ISLAND JOCKEY CLUB. With the adoption of the new rules at the biennial he American Trotting Congress at Chi- 1th, heal betting on harness races may practically be considered a thing of the past on in membership with that Association, as Rule rovides that every horse in every heat must be driven up to the finish under penalty, was shed. This practically gives the driver the preference of winning or losing any heat he pleases, providing he shows an intention of winning the race. Of course, this liberal provision "will in a measure be modified by tbe fact that all races will hereafter end at the fifth heat aud the distance flag brought nearer, as per the provision of the newly adopted rule, which reads as follows: In all heat races at a mile, over mile tracks, sixty yards shall be the distance, except when eight or more horses start in a heat, then eighty yards shall be the distance. In all heat races at a mile over half-mile tracks, eighty yards shall be the distance, except when six or more horses start in a heat, then 100 yards shall be the distance. The rule in regard to a licensed starter, which has been in vogue during the past season, was formally adopted. The proposed rule giving amateur driving clubs the privilege of having a three day meeting without the horses incurring records was altered by an amendment submitted by Magnus Flaws of Chicago, which reads as follows: Any association in membership with the American Trotting Association may give ten days racing dur- ing the season for premiums, but not money purses, either in one day meetings or of longer duration at their discretion. Time made in such contests shall not be either a record or bar, and the association shall have the right to charge admission at the gate and sell all privileges, except betting. Mr. Flaws was ably supported by President Ijams and J. T. Williams of Sterling, 111., and the amend- ment was finally passed almost unanimously. The other amendment offered by Mr. Flaws of abolishing hobbles in races, excepting on horses that have already used them, provoked the greatest dis- cussion in the congress, and after former Governor Norman J. Colman of Missouri had dramatically ex- claimed that he would be burned in efligy when he got back to Missouri if the amendment was adopted, it was tabled. According to the new rules the life of an expelled person will certainly be a hard one, as will be seen by the following stringent rule, which was unani- mously adopted: Any member willfully allowing the use of its track by an expelled man or horse, or who permits a sus- pended or disqualified man to ride or drive or a suspended or disqualified horse to perform in a race after notice from the secretary of the American Trotting Association, shall, together with its presi- dent, secretary, and other officers, be subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense, or suspen- sion or expulsion. No stable shall have in its employ in any capacity an expelled, suspended or disqualified person. Any person found violating this rule shall be fined a sum not to exceed $500. The right to appeal to a circuit board of stewards instead of waiting for the annual meeting of the board of appeals was granted, thus affording relief to aggrieved parties during the racing season. The four out-going directors. N. J. Colman F T Moran, George H. Madden and J. C. Linneman, were re-elected. A. P. Sandles made a bitter personal at- tack on Mr. Linneman in- nominating R. R. Grieve of Ohio, but when the votes were counted Grieve had only fifty votes out of a total of 445. Secretary Knight's report showed 673 members in afliliation with the Association, a gain of forty over last year and sixty-nine more than at the last congress, covering thirty-nine States and Territories with 446 represented at the congress. Jas. Twiggs of Irvington is the owner of a mare by Monterey 2:09% out of a full sister to Georgie B. .2:12% (dam of Miss Georgie 2:08%), by Nutwood Wilkes, that is attracting much attention from horse- men. This mare is a chestnut, standing about 15 2 round as a barrel and a nice mover. With no training ■except a little driving by her owner she has trotted a mile in 2:22 over the half-mile track at Nutwood Stock Farm, and she looks like a great prospect. A list of the Pacific Coast money winners on the Grand and Great Western Circuits of 1906 will be printed in our Holiday number next week. Our horses made a fine showing over in high class society last summer. A famous veterinary surgeon declares that grass beats all the drugs in creation as a cure for sick horses and mules. Horses should have a few quarts of grass daily, from spring until fall, he savs: The prevalent notion that it is harmful is idiotic and cruel. Grass to horses is the same as fresh vege- tables and fruit to us. Their craving for it proves their need of it. Yet, ignorant, unfeeling drivers yank them away from it as if it were poison in- stead of the life-giving medicine it is, designed by tx. a a a a ■£ TTTTTTTVttT Dunsmuir Fish and (lame Association — H. B. Rean. Yreka Fish and Game Protective Association A. E. Doney. Siskiyou Fish and Game Protective Association- - \V, H. Shebley, W. W. Poster. Solano County Fish and Game Association— Ernest Schaeffer. Placer county supervisors — Ben P. Tabor. .Marysville Tule Gun Club— E. A. Forbes. Sierra Valley Fish and Game Association — George P. Kelley. Live Oak Gun Club — E. E. Hutchinson. Ex-Senator G. G. Goucher of Mariposa offered a resolution that the convention proceed to form a permanent organization for the protection of fish and game, to be known and styled "The State Fish and Game Protective League." A point of order was raised by A. D. Ferguson that the convention was called to formulate legislation first and that Mr. Goucher's resolution was prema- ture. After much argument Mr. Ferguson stuck to his point of order that the action was premature, but the chair held that it was not well taken. It was for the convention to decide, he said, as to prece- dence of action. Mr. Farraher moved as an amendment that the appointment of a committee on legislation be made the first order of business. Mr. Mcintosh raised the point of order that the amendment was not germain to the resolution, and after some discussion Mr. Farraher withdrew it and suggested the substitution of the word "California" in place of "State" in the title. W. E. Gerber was in favor of postponing action until the afternoon session. "After all the accusations and printed matter which has been sent broadcast," he said. "I do not think many of the delegates here are in the right frame of mind to vote on the question. "Many things have been said by Mr. Payne and other discontented ones who desire to be appointed chief deputy and these have been published and the sportsmen all over the State made acquainted with them. Some delegates have come here without the right idea as to the motive of this meeting and if you will postpone action until this afternoon I would like to explain the whole matter." Some little debate was the result of his suggestion and then F. P. Tuttle of Auburn moved that action be put off until 3 o'clock in the afternoon. This met with favor and it was decided that a full discussion would be had and something definite done during the afternoon. On motion of Mr. Farraher a committee of nine was appointed on resolutions, the chair naming Geo. N'eale, Lester J. Hinsdale, A. D. Ferguson, J. H. Barr, William Harkey, J. S. Sidgmore, George L. Jones and Alden Anderson. A gentleman from Calaveras said that in his coun- ty, which was away up in the hills, with a deer law open season beginning August 1st and ending, as it does, on November 1st, they could get no deer shoot- ing as the deer were in the mountains through the summer. Mr. Goucher said a similar state of affairs pre- vailed in his county. He thought the State should take advantage of the constitutional amendment pro- viding for dividing the State into game districts. Mr. Foster of Siskiyou and Mr. Hughes of Madera and Mr. Roberts of Calaveras spoke along similar lines. W. E. Gerber of Sacramento said the deer question has worried the Fish Commission for years. They had thought they solved the question when the law was passed allowing boards of supervisors to fix a close season for their own counties, but only a few boards acted on it. The only way the Com- mission sees out of the difficulty is to district the State, and it will l>e willing to advocate it with re- gard to deer and trout. He bad doubts as to quail, he thought it would be best not to change the game laws too much, for it is difficult enough to enforce them now. Mr. Roberts commended the Commission highly, but said that under the present law they could get no deer meat. The committee on resolutions brought in its re- port condemning the attack on the State Fish Com- mission and heartily commending it for its work, recommending modification of the existing same law as follows: We recommend that the dove law, in place of open- ing on the 1st day of July, should open on the 15th day of July, and close on the 15th day of Octo- ber. We recommend that a closed season for grouse be declared for a period of at least three years. We recommend that the bag limit for ducks be thirty-five, instead of fifty. We suggest more effec- tive legislation looking to the preventing of any man killing over the bag limit in any one day or having the same in his possession. Wie recommend the abolishment of the law pro- tecting all fish eating birds except the blue and white crane or heron. We recommend the amendment of section 637A of the Penal Code by adding the word "robin" after "meadow lark" wherever the words "meadow lark" 0 i> h B i in such section. We recommend that the closed season tor trout fishing be from November loth to May 1st. We recommend that the closed season for S3 be from the loth of Septembei t<> the 20th i October. We recommend a bag limit of fifty fish or black bass per day. We recommend that no closed season lie made tot striped bass, hut that in lieu thereof the weight limit at which striped bass could be sold or ottered for Bhipment or sale should be increased and II I sary, telr shipment from the g We recommend thai there In- a closed season on Sacramento perch for four years. The resolution corns ii and Game Commission was enthusiastically adopted unanimously. The other resolutions were debate] Beriatim, the proposed dove law exciting a Ion- discu Mr. Gerber said that from his Information i lieved the State could be districted tor doves also, and the Commission would make an earnest effort to include them with deer and trout, which would harmonize those questions. The report on doves was adopted, opposition being withdrawn, as was the resolution relating to grouse. Mr, Hughes of Madera held out on behalf of the south for a twenty-five bag limit on ducks. Mr. Baw and Mr. Anderson thought the legislation would more easily fix a thirty-five limit than one of twenty- five. Just how to curb the market hunters of ducks was another thing that took up time. Some favored stopping the sale of ducks, but this brought forth objection from those who assert'-d that in ease ducks were not put on the market the great percentage of the people would have to go without ducks be- cause they were unable to hunt them. Mr. Goucher said that the market hunters would be more discouraged by the small limit. Mr, Inman said that he knew of a Bhipment of 3800 ducks by market hunters from Clarksburg. Yolo- county, in one day. E. D. Ryan said so low a limit would not pass the Legislature, as many people who do not shoot want to eat ducks. Mr. Hinsdale said instead of making a low limit the market hunter must be made to observe the law, that is the only remedy. A roll call on the twenty-five bag limit amendment showed it was lost by a vote of 55 to 88, and the thirty-five limit was carried. The resolution for abolition of the law protecting "fish-eating" birds was carried, as was also that in relation to robins and all the remaining ones, with out opposition, except that the provision in relation to striped bass was changed to "weight or length." Mr. Goucher offered a resolution asking the State Commission and the Committee on Legislation to work for the passage of a law dividing the State into three districts and providing for proper regulation for the protection of deer, trout and ducks in those districts, and it was adopted unanimously. Hon, Grove L. Johnson was called on and said he knew nothing about fish and game, but he knew the Sacramento association understood what was needed and whatever they asked he would work for. as he always stood with his friends. F. D. Ryan, on behalf of the Sacramento associa- tion, extended an invitation to the visiting sports- men for a duck-shoot on Sunday. Mr. Goucher moved the appointment of a com- mittee of five on legislation and the motion was carried. Fish Commissioner W. E. Gerber gave an account of the action of the Monterey convention, thanking the convention for its indorsement of the Commis- sion, which had done so much work without any remuneration. He thought the laws suggested are quite wise: to enforce the law public sentiment must be with it. The Fish Commission cannot work in harmony with the present State association, and he thought a new State organization should be formed and the local organizations should become activ.- W, M. Hughes offered a resolution indorsing Dep- uty Commissioner Vogelsang as an efficient officer. It was adopted unanimously and Mr. Vogelsang ex- pressed his appreciation. On motion of Mr. Hughes a permanent organiza- tion was formed to act in harmony with the State Fish Commission and a committee of seven ap- pointed to report at the coming session, consisting of W. M. Hughes. W F. Luning. W. R. Mcintosh, William Harkey, F. D. Ryan. Ben P. Tabor and W. H. Barr. At the evening session the chairman announced the committee on legislation to be H. B. Ream of Sisson. Fred P. Tuttle of Auburn. Alden Ann of Sacramento, J. F. Sidgmore of Suisun, and A. M. Drew of Fresno. A resolution recommending the repeal of the pro- hibition against killing tree squirrels and allowing them to be killed between October 15th and Decem- ber 31st, and limiting the bag to six in one day, was adopted. A resolution for repealing the clause in the law relating to steelheads so as to allow people living on the State's streams the same privilege in catching them as those on tidewater was offered by William Lee, but Mr. Shebley said that the rainbow trout run at the same time and resemble them so - that they will not be protected. The resolutio adopted. Dr. Kelley of Truckee offered a resolutioi mending that the shipment of trout out of the 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN lie prohibited, also the catching of whitefish during : season on trout, Adopted. The committee on organization reported recorn- mending thai the title of the permanent organization be the State Fish and Game League; that the officers lent, three vice presidents, a secretary. surer and an executive committee of five, the president being a member ex-officio. which shall pre- pare a constitution and by-laws and present them; also a permanent legislative committee of five be appointed. The officers elected were Frank D. Ryan of Sac- ramento, president: W M. Hughes of Madera. J. H. Barr of Marysville, and James F. Farraher of Yreka. vice presidents; A. D. Ferguson of Fresno, secretary; W. R. Mcintosh of Fresno, treasurer; executive com- mittee. E. A. Forbes of Marysville, G. H. Anderson of San Jose. Phil B. Bekeart of San Francisco. J. R. Tyrrell of Grass Valley, Edward Silent of Los An- geles. A vote of thanks was tendered to the temporary president and secretary; to the citizens of Sacra- mento, who contributed to the enjoyment of the dele- gates. The secretary was directed to send copies of the resolutions adopted to the newly elected Governor and Lieutenant Governor, each member-elect of the Senate and Assembly and each holdover Senator. W. M. Hughes extended an invitation to the execu- tive committee to appoint Fresnj as the next place of meeting, and the league adjourned after indorsing the work of the day's convention and passing a vote of thanks to the Sacramento Fisil and Game Protec- tive Association for its handsome treatment of the delegates. After adjournment the convention went in a body to the Capitol Hotel grill room, where a aumptuous banquet was spread, to which full justice was done. Frank D. Ryan presided and after appetites were satiated toasts were in order. The first toast, "The State Fish and Game Protective League," was re- sponded to by Ex-Senator Goucher; "Our Municipal- ity," Mayor Beard; "Our State Fish and Game Com- mission," W. E. Gerber; "The Propagation of Fish." William Shebley. Many others responded to toasts. Sunday the members of the Sacramento associa- tion had a number of the delegates out for a duck shoot. o Trial of Poachers. The methods of the alleged poachers, Wm. Buckley and Chas. Purdy, recently arrested in Los Angeles, and whose preliminary hearing was held before United States Commissioner Van Dyke on the 13th inst. show that a traffic in elk horns, teeth, etc., was carried on to a devastating extent. Among the witnesses called hy the prosecution were Deputy Game Wardens Farrin and Harvey of Idaho. They told how the poachers, with long-range rifles, would approach a herd of elk and from a dis- tance of several hundred yards kill as many of them as they could before the animals stampeded. They stated that the poachers would then return to their camp or settlement and not go near the slaughtered animals. The coyotes and other beasts would strip the flesh from the bones within a week. Then the poachers would return without guns and knock out the two big eye teeth of the elk. which alone have any commercial value, and also take the horns. Ingenious Evasion Scheme. Deputy Fish Commissioner Pritchard uncovered a clever scheme by which rich harvests have been reaped from the sale of great consignments of game birds whose sale is against the State law. Immense quantities or refrigerated teal and quail have been shipped regularly from Texas to Los Angeles and other places throughout the State. The teal have been openly marketed, and the quail secretly pur- veyed after the manner of lottery-ticket selling to wealthy consumers. In certain sections of Texas the birds' are slaughtered by the hundred. They are freighted to California under the label of oysters, and sold at an enormous profit. Pritchard has un- covered this novel scheme, whereby the game laws of both Texas and California were being violated. He had noticed these receptacles from El Paso, Texas, to Wells-Fargo's office in Los Angeles. He got curious one day, wondered what brand of oysters was raised at EI Paso, made an examination of one of the cases and it contained seventy-two nice teal ducks, with heads, feet and wings cut off. nicely packed and iced, and consigned to the Morgan Oyster Company. Next day he found another can of the same sort; it contained quail. Prosecutions have been begun in both cases. The shipper can be prose- cuted for violation of the Federal Statute known as the Lacey Act, which provides a heavy penalty. The consignees in Los Angeles can be prosecuted for violation of the State law for buying quail and also for having more than the legal bag limit. Pritchard also arrested A. K. Marusch of the Union Fish Com- pany of San Pedro for handling undersized crawfish. Defendant was convicted before Judge Young of Los Angeles, who imposed a fine of $20. DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Enclosed coursing was to be resumed at Stockton or. December 22d. A Flour City sporting writer in commenting on the re divivus says: "It is to he h^psd that the dopeing and hopping practices will not he tolerated. The stewards' can locate the offend- ers if they so desire. The attendance at the coursing depends largely upon the vigilance of the stew- INTERSTATE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Interstate Association was held. at Oakland, Bergen county, New Jersey, December 6, 1906, at 10 o'clock A. M. The meeting was duly adjourned to meet the same date at 2 P. M. at the Grand Hotel, New York Tlie adjourned annual meeting was called to order at 2 P. M , with President J. A. Haskell in the chair. The roll call showed the following members pres- ent' Tatham & Brothers, by Charles Tatham; Union Metallic Cartridge Company, by A. C. Barrell; Winchester Repeating Arms Company, hy S. G. Lewis; Parker Brothers, by W. F. Parker; E. I. Du Pont Company, by T. J. Skelly; Laflin & Rand Powder Company, hy J. A. Haskell; Remington Arms Company, by E. E. Drake; the Marlin Fire Arms Company, hy J. Howard Marlin; Hunter Arms Com- pany, by John Hunter; the Peters Cartridge Com- pany, by T. H. Keller; Chamberlin Cartridge & Target Company, by Paul North; American Powder Mills by Murray Ballou. and the Dickey Bird Target & Trap' Company, by G. H. Teft. The Austin Cart- ridge Company was represented by J. T. Skelly. by proxy, and the Lefever Arms Company, by E. E. Shaner, hy proxy; Elmer E. Shaner, secretary-man- ager of the association, was also present. J. R. Wett- stein, secretary of the United Lead Company, and L. C. Parker, of Parker Brothers, were present by invitation. The minutes of the meeting held March 2. 1906, and those of a mail vote taken under date of May 4, 1906, were read and approved. A. C. Barrell, treasurer, presented his report for the year ending this date. The report was received, approved and filed. The secretary-manager's report was also received, approved and filed. The next order of business taken up was applica- tions for membership, and the A. H. Fox Gun Com- pany of Philadelphia was duly elected a member. The resignation of the Hoyt Metal Company was presented, and on motion, accepted. The Indianapolis Gun Club presented an applica- tion for the Grand American Handicap to be per- manently located in Indianapolis, and held annually on the grounds of the Indianapolis Gun Club. The application stated that should the Interstate Asso- ciation not decide on a permanent location, the In- diauapolis Gun Club was not an applicant for the Grand American Handicap of 1907, and to the city and club that is successful in securing the Grand American Handicap the Indianapolis Gun Club will give its earnest support. The association, by resolu- tion, decided that it would be unwise to settle on a permanent location for this great event. Applications for the Grand American Handicap were then read, the applicants being Chicago, 111., and Columbus, Ohio. By invitation Messrs. Fred H. Teeple and John Smith addressed the meeting in be- half of Chicago and Columbus, respectively. It was decided that the Grand American Handicap of 1907 would be held in Chicago on the new grounds of the Chicago Associated Gun Club. By resolution it was decided that future applica- tions for the Grand American Handicap must be made in writing only, and to he considered they must be in the secretary's hands thirty days prior to the time of the association's annual meeting. It was also decided that the Grand American Handicap should not be held in the same city or under the auspices of the same club in successive years. By resolution it was decided that the Southern Handicap be held at Richmond, Va., under the aus- pices of the Deep Run Hunt Club. By invitation Mr. A. E. McKenzie addressed the meeting in behalf of Denver as the place for again holding the Western Handicap in 1907. Mr. McKen- zie set forth Denver's claim in a few well chosen words and at the conclusion of his address it was decided to hold the second Western Handicap, that of 1907, at Denver, the vote being unanimous. A letter was read announcing that "Shooting and Fishing" has been succeeded by another publication, and by resolution its successor was elected an honorary member of the association. A short recess was then taken, after which the meeting was again called to order by President Has- kell to consider the election of a board of seven directors, Messrs. Hunter and Ballou being appointed tellers. Messrs. Hasekll. Parker, Barrell, Keller, Durston, Tatham and Skelly were declared elected. The board of directors elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, J. A. Haskell; vice-president, W. F. Parker; treasurer, A, C. Bar- rell; secretary-manager, Elmer E. Shaner. The directors appointed the following committees: Tournament Committee — Paul North, chairman; S. G. Lewis, A. C. Barrell, T. H. Keller, A. H. Dur- ston. J. T. Skelly and H. McMurchy. Handicap Committee — Elmer E. Shaner, chair- man; B. Waters, C. M. Powers, W. D. Townsend and Dr. E. F. Gleason. Trophy Committee — A. W. Higgins, chairman, and Edward S. Lentilhon. Upon motion the stockholders' meeting adjourned at 5:20 P. M. to meet at 2 P. M. the following day. A meeting of the tournament committee was held at 10 A. M„ December 7th. By resolution it was decided that professionals shall be barred from competing for the money or trophies in all events at the Grand American Handi- cap tournament, with the exception of the Grand American Handicap proper and the Professional Championship events. Professionals may take part in the Preliminary Handicap at the Grand American [Saturday, December 22, 1906. Handicap tournament, shooting for "targets only" from handicap distances as alloted by the handicap committee. By resolution it was decided that at the subsidary handicaps held by the association, professionals shall be barred from competing for the money or trophies in all events, but may shoot for "targets only," the handicap events to be shot from handi- cap distances as allotted by the handicap committee. By resolution it was decided that the number of targets in the amateur and professional champion- ship events at the Grand American Handicap tour- nament shall be increased to 200 targets each, in place of 150 targets as formerly, the entrance money to be $20 for each event. By resolution it was decided that the handicap distances at all tournaments held by the association, the Grand American Handicap included, shall be from 16 to 23 yards, in place of 14 to 22 yards, as formerly. The adjourned meeting of the stockholders was called to order at 2:10 P. M., December 7th, with President Haskell in the chair. The roll call showed the following members pres ent: Tatham & Brothers, by Charles Tatham; Union Metallic Cartridge Company, by A. C. Bar- rel!; Winchester Repeating Arms Company, by S. G. Lewis: Parker Brothers, by L. C. Parker; E. I. Du Pont Company, by J. T. Skelly; Laflin & Rand Powder Company, by J. A. Haskell; Remington Arms Company, by E. E. Drake; Hunter Arms Company, by John Hunter; Peters Cartridge Company, by T. H. Keller; Chamberlin Cartridge & Target Company, by Paul North, and the Dickey Bird Target & Trap Company, by G. H. Teft. The Austin Cartridge Company was represented by J. T. Skelly, by proxy, and the Lefever Arms Company, by E. E. Shaner, by proxy, The action of the tournament committee on the different matters taken up by it was duly approved. Irby Bennett, in view of his long and efficient connection with the association, was unanimously elected an honorary member. After discussing several matters of no particular interest to the general public, the meeting adjourned sine die, at 3 P. M., with all business fully covered. Secretary's Report. The report of Secretary-Manager Elmer E. Shaner for the year 1906 was as follows: To the President, Officers and Members of the Interstate Association — Gentlemen: At the risk of appearing trite it must again be stated that the season of 1906 has, perhaps, been the most successful in the history of the association. That there is more trap shooting today than ever before is proven by the records of this office. I also believe that the records of our individual members will verify this assertion. There seems to be a pronounced "boom" in the sport in all parts of the country, and I can see no reason why it should not continue to "boom" — with the aid of the Interstate Association. "At our last annual meeting the association de- cided to change its policy and instead of holding a number of small tournaments as in past years, de- cided to give four new handicaps, similar in the main to the Grand American Handicap in 1906. The results fully justify the wisdom of this departure. In fact, much of the increased interest in the sport is due to the association's change of policy, and it is gratifying to the association that it has won the praise for which it spared no effort nor expense to obtain. Following is a record of the doings at all tourna- ments held by the association during the season of 1906: The Southern Handicap. The first Southern Handicap tournament was held in Nashivlle Tenn., May 15th, 16th and 17th, under the auspices of the Cumberland Park Gun Club. Many experts pronounced the tournament the best ever held in Nashville, and some went further, classing it the best ever held in the South. Ninety- five contestants made entry for one or more events, many of them being high-class amateurs. In fact, this class of shooters has been rarely equaled in number at tournaments held in any section of the LTnion, and their performance left nothing to carp about by the most exacting. The Cumberland Park Gun Club, recently reorganized, and one of the best in the country, had everything in shape requisite for comfort and success. The attendance to witness the Southern Handicap, the great event of the tournament, was much larger than expected, more than 1,000 people occupying the seats immediately behind the traps, and the general expression was that this was the finest event of the kind yet seen in the South. As to entries, the inauguration of the Southern Handicap only fell five short of the first Grand Amer- ican Handicap, in 1900. there being 74 entries in the latter and 69 in the Southern. Of the 69 entries in the Southern Handicap. 68 were regular entries at $10 each and one a penalty entry at $15, making the total purse, with the added money, $757. Charles G. Spencer, a professional, took first hnors by breaking 98 out of the 100 shot at. He was handicapped at 20 yards and his score was ex- ceptionally good. The Grand American Handicap. The seventh Grand American Handicap held in Indianapolis. Ind., under the auspices of the In- dianapolis Gun Club, June 19th, 20th, 21st and 22d, was a success of the first water, everything from start to finish fitting as smoothly as paper on the wall. The exact dovetailing of all parts to be played Saturday, December 22, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 11 depended on the management providing beforehand for any possible exigency that might arise, and en- gaging expert talent to manage subordinate parts. This is expensive, but it always pays, and praise for the smooth running of this great event was un- stintedly accorded by the Sir Huberts of the profes- sion— men not slow to criticize where criticsm is due. Members of the Indianapolis Gun Club, particularly the secretary, William Armstrong, exerted their ef- forts to make visitors comfortable, and everything went merrily as marriage bells. There were 290 entries this year as against 352 last year. Regarding the falling off of entries from last year it is fully explained by the fact of the subsidary handicaps which drew many contestants from the Indianapolis event, and the further fact that by the adoption in 1905 of the rule that every con- testant should formally declare his amateur stand- ing or in default be declared a professional. Some shooters did not wish to sign a certificate of amateur standing under such portentous conditions. For the general good of the sport, however, such abstinence is undoubtedly beneficial. The handicaps gave unusual satisfaction. No one was placed closer to the traps than 16 yards and none back of 21. It was generally agreed that a contestant whose want of skill makes him unequal to these distances should have no place in a tourna- ment of the importance of the Grand American Handicap. The great day of the tournament was June 21st, when the Grand American Handicap was contested. The weather was about as vile as it could be. The wind was variable, blowing dust into eyes, ears and clothing of contestants, making large scores impossi- ble. Keen interest was manifested by the large audi- ence as the fluctuations of the scores in the early part of the contest prevented the possibility of a runaway contest and kept the most intelligent guess- in. It was even difficult to guess the probable win- ner until the fourth round, when F. E. Rogers of St. Louis came to the front and won out with a score of 94. There were forty-nine contestants in the Profes- sional Championship, and Walter Huff was the win- ner with a score of 145 out of 150 shot at. In the Amateur Championship contest there were 75 contestants, and Guy Ward was the winner, with a score of 144 out of 150 shot at. The Eastern Handicap. The first Eastern Handicap tournament was held under the auspices of the Florists' Gun Club, at Philadelphia, Pa., July 17th, 18th and 19th. It was successful in every respect. Including Monday afternoon, practice day, 76.605 targets were thrown in the three and a half days. The tournament ran so smoothly that some regarded it as a simple thing, but they did not estimate the fact that the compiler of scores and his assistant and myself worked all night to secure the result. A severe storm stopped the shooting the first day from 1:30 to 3 o'clock, but the program was com- pleted. The second day the weather was clear and calm, but uncomfortably warm. High scores were ex- pected but not realized, considering the proved skill of many of the contestants. There were 101 entries in the Eastern Handicap and it was won by Harvey McMurchy, a professional, with a score of 93. That it gave satisfaction was proven by the number of congratulations received by Mr. McMurchy. The Western Handicap. The first Western Handicap tournament, held at Denver, Colo., August 21st, 22d and 23d, under the auspices of the Denver Trap Club, goes into history as the greatest shooting tournament of the year, and with 311 entries in one of the preliminary events it was within 41 entries of the greatest target tour- nament ever held — the Grand American Handicap of 1905. The principal cause of this remarkable ex- hibit is the fondness of the Western man for the gun. though the $3000 added money doubtless had full effect. And yet Denver is sighing for other worlds to conquer and confidently expects to do greater things in the future. The location for the tournament was at Berkeley Park, a beautiful tract of land five miles from the center of Denver on a lake from which the place derives its name. The traps were arranged on the shore of the lake facing north and every target missed fell into the water. Long's peak and 100 miles of smaller mountains gave a magnificent view to the west. Preliminary shooting was commenced at 1 o'clock p. m. on Monday, August 20. The go-off was rather slow, but the office and trap crews soon mastered the technique and set the ball rolling in fine style. The first day's work was begun under genial as- pects of every kind. Mayor Speer of Denver through Judge Fillius, welcomed contestants and presented me with the key of the city, which was large enough to unlock anything, if the keyhole was large enough. I accepted the key in behalf of the contestants present. President McKenzie, of the Denver Trap Club, made a speech stating that the present was only a weak forecast of what Den- ver would in the future accomplish. The tournament was carried over a day on ac- count of the large number of entries, and the West- ern Handicap was begun promptly at noon on Aug- ust 24 with 228 entries. Though the weather was in general fine, a variable wind all afternoon cut into good scores at intervals and some of the best men were the victims. In the first squad, W. R. Crosby, a professional, finished with 97 from the extreme handicap of 21 yards. It looked as though the remainder were up again QOp< ere the ill finished two amateurs. H. Thompson of Missouri ge C. Picket Denver, had tied it. and at 5 O'clock the race was ended with th men at the top. A tew min- utes later the three men came to the firing points for the shoot-off at 20 targets each from the inal handicaps. Nol a breath of air stirred and an ■ d crowd awaited the result. Mr. Crosby broke 18, Mr. Pickett 17 and Mr. Thompson 16. After the usual congratulations, the trophies were presented to the winners in all events, and felicita- tions and good wishes sent the tournament into his- tory. The Pacific Coast Handicap. Poor, earth-shaken, scarred and blackened San Francisco was not in the running this year for the second Pacific Coast Handicap tournament, so Los Angeles, Cal., was chosen instead, and the "Citj of the Angels" proved an excellent substitute for the Ingleside grounds of San Francisco, as originally contemplated. The tournament, held September 8, 9 and 10, fully justified all anticipations. The men of the oi belt found time apart from their contests with the railway companies on the subject of freight rates, to entertain visiting sportsmen in regal style. There were contestants from Texas, Arizona and California, besides a considerable number from other sections. Samuel R. Smith, president; C. D. Hagerman, vice- president; Charles Van Valkenburg, secretary-treas- urer, and H. P. Justins of the Los Angeles Gun Club were the official reception committee, and each did all that the most unbounded courtesy could prescribe in making visitors at home. The trap grounds are finely situated and excellently appointed. Every- thing necessary to make the event a success was as nearly perfect as might be. The Los Angeles men were greatly pleased with the delegation of Easterners and heartily wished to meet them again at the third Pacific Coast Handi- cap. The weather conditions were almost perfect. The contestants numbered 75 and among them were some of the crack shots of the country, both ama- teurs and professionals. The second Pacific Coast Handicap was started at noon on the third day and there were 60 entries, of which number 15 were professionals who shot for "targets only.' The contest excited keen interest and was won by F. B. Mills of Santa Ana, Cal., with a score of 89. At the conclusion of the handicap the winner was presented with an elegant silver trophy. Mr. Mills declined oratory saying that it was hard enough to shoot. The wind-up was in keeping with the general good feeling which characterized the contest. The Future. Tnere is no reason why trap shooting should not continue to grow in popularity in the future as in the past, or at an increasing ratio, so long as it is conducted on the same clean lines as at present. It is a sine qua non that it be controlled by some governing body and the Interstate Association is recognized as its logical parent. Money expended by our members through the association is money well spent. No other form of advertising brings equal results to our individual members. Next Year's Grand American Handicap. The question of locality relative to next year's Grand American Handicap (1907) should be care- fully considered. Application has been made for it by several cities. It has been urged by many that (he Interstate As- sociation should provide a permanent abiding place for the Grand American Handicap. The argument is buttressed by the statement that it would abolish the strife among the different gun clubs for the honor of holding this great event, and that the local club in the city where this annual event would be held would be justified in the expense of making permanent arrangements as to equipment, transport- ation, hotel accommodations and all that goes to secure comfort of contestants. It is further held that the four new handicaps cover the entire field, which was formerly the itinerary mission of the Grand American Handicap itself, the subsidiary handicaps eliminating that feature. All these rea- sons are cogent and give the association founda- tion for careful consideration of the proposition. Many contestants think the association should add more than $1000 at the Grand American Handi- cap tournament but I do not agree with this. The Grand American Handicap is a very costly tourna- ment, costing several thousand dollars each year to handle, and the added expense, if there be any, should be in the way of bettering arrangements in the matter of up-to-date methods for conducting the tournament, equipment, etc. While on the subject I may say that I think $1000 is enough to add at any tournament. When more than $1000 is added a bad precedent is established, and gun clubs that follow in giving tournaments must add a like amount or have their tournaments suffer by comparison, and the attendance fall off. In addition, when $2000 to $3000 is added many shooters are attracted, each of whom thinks he is sure to be a winner by reason of the large amount of added money. They overlook the fact that many more think similarly, and the consequence is that there are three times the number of shooters pres- o compete than at an ordinary tournament, and the purses pav about the same as they do at a tour- nament with $1000 added money. The gist of the ■ . a larg- letter shooters who win the majoi lion of the For Consideration. During the clo ing s<> man' 100 to ■ ed thai manj In touch with U b thai the time I ripe for lucres d die tance I arde to 18 yards G ma and ammunition have been era generally have becon i yards rise u in extenl thai ii longer a question of how many targets they will oul of LOO bul now man fore a miss is recorded. [1 veil for the association to give this matter careful U II deem* d id ible, change the rule and make the standard rise At each of the new handicaps this year that were open to all the main event was won by a pro sional, causing much adverse commenl amoi amateur class. This class is of the opinion thai these events should be open to amateurs only, and many others who closely follow the sport are oi the same opinion. While I think it would be well to give this matter careful consideration. I would not include the Grand Americas Handicap, as thai ticular event should, in my opinion, be open to all, the same as heretofore. I would also respectfully suggest thai the asso- ciation consider the advisability of increasing the number Of targets in the amateur and professional championship events at the Grand American Handi- cap tournament from 150 to 200. By so doing the element of luck would be almost entirely ellmii and a full day's program would b< rounded out. To conclude, I again thank the sportsmen's jour- nals, honorary members of the association, for their continued and unswerving support, and in this I would include our subscribers, for assistance ren- dered and their undeviating courtesy. Notable Work by a Western Amateur. Among the Parker gun winners of 1906 is O. N. Ford of Kansas City, who has been doing some ex- traordinarily good work at the trap during the past season. Mr. Ford is a guard at the Federal Prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and if he can do as well with the rifle as his record proves he can do with a shot gun, an escaping prisoner would certainly sand a poor show of making a successful break. In April last. Ford obtained a month's furlough, and in seven shoots at Leavenworth, Kansas City, Great Bend. Wichita. Coffeyville, Blackwell, Okla., and Tulsa, I. T., broke 2SS7 out of a possible 3055, or 94y2 per cent, with a high run of 190 straight. Although an amateur. Mr. Fori has outshot cham- pions in both the amateur ami professional classes. in addition to the most noted experts in the trap shooting game, among these being Guy Ward and Walter Huff (amateur and professional champions, respectively, of 1906 1. Rogers and Barber (both G. A. H. winners), Riehl, Kahler, Vietmeyer, Heer, Mc- Murchy. Veach, the great and only Crosby, and others of like calibre. At Craig. Mo., on November 10, Mr. Ford won the Wyeth World's Championship Trophy with a score of 46 out of 50 targets shot at. Also high amateur average for the two days' shooting, with 379 breaks out of a possible 400, defeating a field composed of many of the best shots in the country. If Mr. Ford continues in his present form and decides to take a crack at the 1907 Grand American, he will be very apt to make the best of them sit up and take notice. The Christmas number of the Shooting Times, with its familiar green cover, is unique amongst the annuals that appear at this season of the year, as its contents are entirely devoted to adventures with gun. rifle and rod. Each year's number appears to be an improvement on the last, and the one for 1906 certainly follows this rule, as it is much larger, its articles if anything more interesting and the illustra- tions more numerous and attractive than ever. All the yarns, we are informed, are contributed by prac- tical sportsmen, who relate their reminiscences sometimes humorously, and at other times seriously, in such a graphic manner as cannot fail to touch the heart and memory of the sportsman and lover of Nature. The pictures illustrating the contents have been drawn by sporting artists and are therefore accurate in detail and full of life and action. Amongst the articles we notice: "Yorkshire Wild- fowling," "Down in the 'Fen,' " "A Slippery Yarn," by The Squire; "Winter Shooting in the Lake Dis- trict," "Enemies of Wildfowl," "Forbidden Fruit,' by Nicholas Everitt: "Hard Hit," by Carter-Platts; "An Angling Holiday," "Sport on an East Coast Island," 'Revolver Shooting." by Walter Winans; "Shooting Box Tales," "Woman's Way." "The Ducks of Ham- mer Pond," "Duck Flighting." "A Day's Fishing in a Trout Stream." "By the Light of the Moon." "A Young Lady Shooter," "After Seals in Orkney." Another Lion Story." "Working Irish Water Span- iels." "English and Foreign Gun Dogs," by F. Gresh- am; "Salmon Fishing in British Columbia," "Little Brighteyes." "A Wild Goose Chase." "Saving the Bacon," "Mr. Rook." "Jack's Signal," "A Christmas Hunt for Pike." "Reminiscences of Whitstable," "On a Dorset Stream," etc. A truly wonderful budget, which will amply serve to console the weathei sportsman or lend an extra charm to the comfort and attractions of a Christmas fireside. The of the Christmas number is ffd — pi the publishing offices are at 72-77 Temple Chamb. London, E, C. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 22. 1906. THE FARM HOGS PAY WELL. Back in Missouri they call the hog a mortgage lifter, and from reports received from many sections in Cali- fornia the porker pays the interest and some of the principal every year on many farms. A Yolo county paper contained the following item recently: Last Monday Fred March sold to Leonard Knight of Yolo ninety head of hogs that brought the former $1,240. Mr. March's ranch has a total acreage of about 320 acres, and dur- ing the last nine months he has sold off it $1.S00 worth of hogs, and still has a goodly number. The selling price of the last drove was $6.60 per 100 pounds, live weight. On the same ranch Mr. March has produced dairy products to the aver- age value of $200 a month. For six months he handled the produce of thirty head of cows, and the other six months he has had but twenty- six. Warranted to give satisfaction. GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM A safe, speedy and positive cure tor Curb, Splint, Sweeny, Capped Hock, Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, Ringbone and other bony tumors. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Bunches from Horses or Cattle. As & HTMAX REMEDY for Bhc-n- mallim, Sprains, Sore Throat, etc., It Is invaluable. Every bottle of Canitic Balaam sold is Warranted to five satisfaction. Price 81. SO per bottle. Sold by drnppists, or sent by ex- press, charges paid, with full directions for its use. Send for descriptive circulars, testimo- nials, etc. Address TEE L1WKSSCE-WILLIHS COIPAST, Cleveland, Ohio COMBINATION SALE FOR FEBRU- ARY 11, 1907. Send your consignment at once for this sale. We especially solicit good business and fast road horses, single drivers, and pairs, saddle horses and speed prospects. Remember, this sale will be limited to fifty head, and the present excellent demand assures sat- isfactory results. Send in your entries at once and get the benefit of early- advertising. FRED H. CHASE & CO., 478 Valencia St., San Francisco. SADDLE HORSE WANTED. Trotting saddle horse. Must have good style, action and be perfectly sound and gentle. Answer giving color, size, weight, description and price. Address BREEDER AND SPORTS- MAN, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. BTVEBSIDE TRACK FOB, SALE. The half-mile race track at Riverside (the best footing of any track in the State), lots of good, pure artesian water, fine grandstand, 4o good stalls. big hay barn, everything in the best of condition. Excellent pasturage in cen- ter field. Climate absolutely the best for winter and summer quarters in Cali- fornia. AH horsemen agree that it is the best training track in the State, as no horse ever went lame on the River- side track. It is centrally located, about 10 minutes" drive from the business cen- ter of the town. An ideal place for any trainer with some capital, as Riverside is one of the best cities in Southern Cal- ifornia for horse racing. This is always proven by the large attendance at every meeting given in this prosperous place. For price and particulars address EU- GENE T. BUTOEB, Owner, 127 Vine St., Riverside, Cal. CONCORD RACE TRACE Concord, Contra Costa County, CaL Having leased the above track we have made arrangements to break and develop trotters and pacers. We have 86 box stalls and will guarantee to keep this track in perfect order. The climate is unsurpassed. Owners and trainers are cordially invited to visit this course. As a winter track Concord is second to no other in California. Terms very rea- sonable. F. M. HAMMETT and J. E. FOSTER, Lessees. FOR SALE OR LEASE. The well known stallion Milbrae 2:16^ and his two brothers, Portola and Menlo Boy. Milbrae is a handsome seal brown, 16 hands high and weighs 1,190 lbs., a horse of excellent disposi- tion, splendid conformation and pos- sessed of great power and beauty. Mil- brae is sired by Prince Airlie, he by Guy Wilkes 2:15*4. great grand sire Geo. Wiles 2:22, first dam Fearless by Fallis 2:23, second dam Jean Perault by Signal. For further information ap- ply to F. H. McEvoy, Menlo Fark, CaL FOR SALE. The following horses, all in good shape, and owned by one party, are of- fered for immediate sale at very rea- sonable prices: Mollie Button 2:11 by Alexander But- ton. This mare was a good winner this year in Montana and at Los Angeles, and can beat 2:10. Edward H.. roan gelding by Dedron. A smooth-going pacer. Has worked in 2:15. Hazel Mac, brood mare by Director 2:17. in foal to Zolock 2:05*4. Mare by Diablo 2:09*4. in foal to Zo- lock 2:05*4. Mare by James Madison 2 :1 7 a4 . in foal to Bonnie McK.. son of McKinney. Bay filly three-years-old by Bay Bird, dam by Sidney. Trotter; showed a half in 1:14 and quarter in 35 seconds to cart within three months from time she was taken up to break. Bay colt, two-years-old, by L. W. Russell, dam Hazel Mac by Director. Trotter; never worked. Two weanlings by Strathway, a colt and filly. Horses can be seen at Pleasanton. Ap- ply for further particulars to DAN MISNEE, Pleasanton. Cal. SORREL FACER FOR SALE. Sired by Hart Boswell, dam by Santa Claus; three-year-old; will make a fine saddle horse; good looker and gentle. Owner must sell, so will go cheap to the first that comes. O. G. JAMIESCN, 2523 Eagle Are., Alameda, Cal. ■"BAG LIMIT HAND LOADED SHELLS Our own make, and we're proud of them. Hand-loaded by our own experts. All the leading brands of powder used. If you want to strike the "bag limit" use our "Bag Limit" Hand- loaded Shells. BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk St. Fourth Payment Due On Yearlings NOTHING MOKE TO FAY BEFORE 1908 — in the — Pacific Breeders Futurity Stakes No. 6— $7,000 Guaranteed (FOB. FOALS BORN 1906) $10 on Each Entry Must Be Paid Not Later Than Wednesday, January 2, 1907. RACES TO TAKE PLACE 1908 and 1909 $7,000 DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: $4250 FOR TROTTING FOALS.. $1750 NOMINATORS OF DAMS OF W OF STALLIONS. MONEY $3000 for Three-Tear- Old Trotters. 200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of 3- year-old trot. 1250 for Two -Year- Old Trotters. 200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of two-year-old trot. 100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of "Win- ner of three-year-old trot when mare was bred. A CHANCE FOR THOSE W SUBSTITUTION'S— A few of the Futurity Stakes for Foals of 1907 taav of the mare or death of the foal, they own 1 or more whose dams you failed t with color, sex and breeding of the fo covers payments to January 2d, 1908, a of will be awarded in the order in whi attention will secure for you this ric cations to the Secretary. E. P. HEALD. President. FOR PACING FOALS. $800 TO INNERS AND $200 TO OWNERS DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: S1000 for Three-Year-Old Facers. 200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of three-year-old pace. 750 for Two -Year- Old Facers. 200 for Nominator on whose entry is named the dam of winner of two-year-old pace. 100 to Owner of Stallion, Sire of Win- ner of three-year-old pace when mare was bred. HO FAILED TO ENTER, original nominators of Pacific Breeders' e advised us tnat. because of barrenness wish to dispose of their entries. If you name when entries closed, send 522, al, on or before January 2d. next, which nd the few substitutions to be disposed ch remittances are received. Prompt h engagement. Address all communi- F. W. KELLEY, Secretary, 616 Golden Gate Ave.. San Francisco. The Following" Stallions, Owned by W. A. Clark Jr., will make a pnblic season: Bon Voyage Champion 2 year old Stallion of I°04 Champion 3 year old Stallion of 1905 Two-year-old Record 2:15 Three-year-old Record . . . ,2:1234 Timed in a Race 2:10Va WINNER OF HARTFORD FUTURITY (S8500) FOR 1905. BON VOYAGE 1 3 > 2:12% is by Expedition 2:15% (sire of Biflora 2:09*4. Ex- ton 2:10*4, and 50 others in 2:30 list), son of Electioneer 125 and Lady Russell (sister to Maud S. 2:0S34 and dam of 5 in 2:30 list), by Harold 113. The dam of Bon Voyage is Bon Mot (dam of Bon Voyage 2:12%, Endow 2:14% and Bequeath 2:20%), by Erin ^:24s4; second dam Farce 2:29^4. by Princeps 536; third dam Roma (dam of Farce Tii'S'^. Romance 2:29%. and Guyon 2:27.%), by Golddust 50; fourth dam Bruna (dam of Woodford Pilot 2:22%), by Pilot Jr. 12. Season of 1907 at PLEASANTON RACE TRACK. where he will be limited to twenty outside mares. CCfh fft_ + Up CPflcnn USUAL RETURN PRIVILEGES, or money refunded VOV iui uic ocoauii should mare not prove in foal. A rare chance to breed good mares to an exceptionally high-class and highly bred young stallion. 2:19 , TRIAL 2:12 (At Four Years Old) Bred at Highland Farm, Dubuque, Iowa By ESPRESSO 29199 (half brother to Expressive (3) 2:12%) by Advertiser 2:15%, son of Electioneer 125; dam ALPHA 2:2312 (dam of Aegon 2:1S%, sire of Ageon Star 2:11%, etc.l by Alcantara by George Wilkes 2:22; second dam Jessie Pepper (dam of 2 in list and 3 producing sons and 7 producing daughters i by MJam- brino Chief 11, etc. Terms, $25 For the Season HIGHLAND is a grand looking young stallion, eight years old. His breeding is most fashionable and his immediate ancestors are producers of race winners with fast records. He is beautifully gaited and has a perfect disposition. Does not pull or want to break at speed, and can be placed at will in a bunch of horses. He is a high-class horse and has better than 2:10 speed, and has trotted a quarter in 31 seconds over the Pleasanton race track. HIGHLAND is a coal black horse with one white hind ankle, stands 16.1 hands high and weighs close to 1200 pounds. Address all communications to J. O. Gerrety, Manager, Pleasanton, Cal. Highland C. LmcnbouiT. Wl!-,£, J*. D. Nj .i..'n - DR. B. J. EEXD.U.L CO.. Gentlemen: — Please teed me * er-pf of jwt "Tr*»» ■* OB, thf !I rfC no i ! ■- Mj »je»." 1 :s- .. . . - r pTod mioj horeejal! the time; hare nirl Ken-la:! 't -[■»■> la Core fend bad no! menu vith It, baric; rt- n.'sel scene bad Sparins oflinj Blinding that tlie Tti- erinarj prsoouisced incurable. Toon rtsppetfoBj. AntoitM V»rj. Kendall's Spavin Cure Cflmnti, 3. J.,JaJj ly.Cft. DE. B. J. KEVDALL CO., Dear Sir? . — I bite use-1 t«u KeaCaU'i Spaila Core and find toil It vltl do all lhat yen i-.* it »U1, i t used as directed. I Laic cun4 & Ulcod;~paTtn<*>eineof our bat bono, tad* .old i.,t U vlthMititlQin* stabU- Pleawfend m» aapj tl Tmr •■Tnatlae on the Boras aai t.j 1>. :.:■■- ' V. ri tru.J Jfun, l~!u«e* Hut, Consiinan ft. B. BBum Price S 1 ; 6 for S5. Greatest liniment known for family use. All drnggists sell it. Accept no substitute. The gTeat book, "A Treatise on the Horse," free from druggists or Dr. B. J. Kendall Co., Enosburg Falls. Vermont. Saturday, I i.-i ■.■m I., i J:', 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 A Guide to Horse Boot Buying— Free Tlit' latest and greatest improve- ments in norse Boots — the suit of two years' planning sisted by the advice ami i of the master reinsmen of the country — will be found in our new catalogue. It shows more new patterns and improvements than any catalogue ever pub- lished. We are making the only absolutely new and up-to-date line of horse boots on the mar- ket this year. Old styles and finish left far behind. Don't buy a dollar's worth until you see our new book. It's free. Write to-day. NOTICE THE SHAPE THE NEW "SELL" WIDE HEEL QUARTER BOOT An improvement in construction that you have waited for a long time — originated and perfected by us. This boot follows the natural lines of the hoof, fits closely and comfortably, and positively will not rub, pinch, chafe, bruise or injure the quar- ters or heels in any way. Our improved method of pressing makes the shape permanent, and it will outwear any other quar- ter boot on the market. Beware of imitations of this boot, EXAMINE THE CUT and consider the following points: AT A A the curves are made correctly, permitting the straps to be drawn tightly without pinching or chafing the quarters. AT B B the curves prevent all danger of bruising the heels. AT C we have cut away part of the boot to sh» SPAVIN CURE NOW FOR A LOOK AHEAD. Lstination is more than a thief Of time, it is an easy slide to bankruptcy when applied to the horse business. Don't wait until the winter is over re attempting to cure the lameness or unsoundness, the disease or injury is only making inroads to the horse's usefulness and value. Now is the time, write to-day for in- formation, booklet, and copy of our signed guarantee-contract. It makes no difference v. -ther or season is "Save-the-Horse" c:an be applied. You can save money and time, your horse ran be worked as usual and made sound without scar. loss of hair. "SAVE - THE - HORSE'". Permanently rures Spavin. Ringbone (except Low). Ringbone. Curb, Thoroughpin, Splint. Shoe Boil. Wind Puff, Injured Tendons and all lameness. $5 PER BOTTLE, with a written guar- antee as binding to protect you as the best legal talent could make it Send for a copy and booklet. At druggists and ■ Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Formerly Troy, N. Y. D. E. NEWELL, 56 Bayo Vista Avenue, Oakland, Cal. McKINNEY, 2:1 1J World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return pn returned if mare fails to produce a, (oal. Keep, J^.OO per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to In all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. M' -Kinney is now located at the farm, ten mites from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, New York (Mention this Journa' when writing.) TALLION OWNER If In need of anything In the line at Bl compiled aad printed, Tabulated Pedigrees, Stocfc * ataloeues, Horse Books, Stallion Service Books, Horst ' tits In stock and made from pool Hoof Pads of all kinds for road <>r track, Breeding Hobbles, Stallion Supports. Pregnators and an Specialties foe .stallions. Write for samples and prices. : : : : MAGNUS FLAWS & CO. 358 Dearborn St. CHICAGO. CAMPBELLS IODOFORM vJALL V'U Kt For GALL BACKS and SHOUL- DERS, CRUPPER SORES and SAD- DLE GALLS there is none superior. The horse CAN BE WORKED AS USUAL. For BARBED WIRE CUTS, CALKS, SCRATCHES, Blood Poisoned SORES, ABRASIONS of the SKIN it has no equal. Its use will absolutely prevent Blood Poisoning. In this respect there is no Gall Cure offered which can justly even claim to be a competitor. We placed it on the market relying wholly on its merit of success, and notwith- standing the fact that comparatively little has been done in the way of ad- vertising, the sales of 1900 were 100 per cent greater than the aggregate sales of Gall Cure preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL CURE OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is a quick and sure cure for those troublesome skin cracks under the fetlock which injure and often lay up race horses. All Trainers Should Keep It Ln Their Stables PRICE:— 3 OZ. BOX 25c; 7 OZ. BOX 50c; 1 LB. BOX, $1.00 (Read our ad. on Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy in next issue of this paper) JAS. B. CAMPBELL & CO., Mfrs., 412 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. Sold by all Dealers in Harness and, T to write any Jobber for it. urf Goods. If not in stock ask them IAIR CUSHION No lameness They til I with air at each step. That's what breaks concussion. That's what prevents slipping. That's what keens the foot healthy. That's what cures lameness. PADS VoSlippinq SEE THAT CUSHION? t Order through your horse-shoer t Revere Rubber Co. SOLE MJLSTUFACTURE..3 | Boston. San Francisco t Order by "NAME" Awarded Gold Medal at California State Fair, 1892- Every horse owner who values his stock should constantly have a supply of it on hand. It im- proves and keeps stock in the pink of condition. Ask your grocers or dealers for it. Positively cures Colic, Scouring and Indigestion. Manhattan Food Co C P. Kertel, Pres., 1001-1003 E. 14th St., Oakland, Cal. FAST GBEEN FACES FOB SALE. Lillian Zolock, black filly, sired by Zolock 2:05%, four years old, 15.3 hands ,iii,1 weighs 940 pounds. Has been worked and was second to Paul D, Kelly. heat in 2:14%; has made a mile ..a half in 1:04% and a quarter seconds, driven by Chas. Micken. Her first dam is Lillian Welborn by St. Vincent J.l?1-: second dam Baroness Wake Bell; third dam Lady Ethel by Baron Wilkes; fourth dam Ethel by Volunteer; fifth dam Blank Bess by Stockbridge Chief. She is fast and good headed, and will make race mare. For reference about her speed. I refer to Henry Delaney, trainer. Los At - photo on apphca- i r further particulars apply to owner, _ ___ ALES. DAVIDSON, Phoenix, Arizona. BUZZ SAW 43455 FOB SALE. BUZZ SAW 43455 is a handsome, jet black colt, foaled April 10th, 1904. Solid " hands, and weighed 95') pounds December 10th. as a two-year-old. He is perfectly sound, and while just broken to drive is a remarkably pure-gait* ter with a snappv quick action and tine style. Buzz Saw is by Strathway 13214, first dam Idleweiss by Gen. Logan 1 ,v"4; second dam Hazel by Capoul 1037; third dam by Romulus; fourth dam by Simp- son's Black Bird. He is entered in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes ($7000) and the Occident Stake. A great pros- anyone wanting a good Would not sell him. but am n of the horse business. For furth -; address B. G. WHITE. Hanford, C THE BRBEDEK ANL dPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 22, 1906. BUY BEFORE THE ADVANCE A Splendid Imestment for Quick Profits. Buy Now the stock of the PITTSBURQ= MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah, Nevada. 100,000 Shares. Par value, $1.00 Fullv Paid and Non= Assessable. Offered at 10 Cents a Share PROPERTY AND LOCATION. The most notable tacts of the Company are that it owns proven gold and silver bearing land; not only is the ore there, but it is there in quantities, an apparently inexhaustible supply of pay ore. The Company owns the Gregory Group of five Claims situated in the famous MANHATTAN DISTRICT, and also has several claims in the LONE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT; both these Districts are the richest in the WORLD. The tunnels have been opened up on the Lone Mountain claims and indications point to striking large bodies of high grade ore carrying values in Gold and Silver. MINING HAS BUILT MANY GREAT FORTUNES Nothing so surely offers large returns as a good Mining Stock. Probably you do not realize how many people there are who are enjoying a regular income as a result from investing in mining Stocks. There are thousands of them, and they are largely those who bought their stock when the opportunity was first offered to secure shares at a low price before the Company had begun to pay dividends. Stocks of many mining companies have advanced from a few cents a share to prices ranging from ?100 to $1,500 a share in value, and besides have paid back to the investors in dividends many hundred times what they first invested. Many of the companies are paying from 100 per cent to 1,000 per cent in dividends on the first price of the stock. To grasp this oppor- tunity and purchase stock in the PITTSBURG-MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY at 10 CENTS a share means success to you; and that means houses, good living, travel, education and social privileges for your children. If you do not grasp this opportunity and secure a good share of wealth you are likely to be classed as a failure. The proposition is in the hands of men whose ability and integrity cannot be questioned, and these men pledge themselves to see that each and every investor in the enterprise receives an equal division of the profits. Experts have examined the property, and it is the universal opinion that it has a wonderful future. ORGANIZATION The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, Capital stock of $1,000,000, divided into shares of the par value of $1.00 each; 400, 000 shares are in the treasury which will be sold as required for developments from time to time. 10 CENTS PER SHARE, CASH OR INSTALLMENTS We want to impress upon you the fact that you don't have to be rich in order to become a shareholder in this splendid Company. The price of shares is only 10 cents and you can buy as few as one hundred (100) — $10.00 worth. If you are not in a position to pay cash for all the shares you desire to own we will accept a small payment down with the order, the remainder to be paid in five monthly installments. Suppose you want to invest $10.00 in this company; simply send us $2.50 with your order for 100 shares, and thereafter $1.50 per month for five months and the stock will be paid for. It's very easy — anyone can afford to do this. Almost every one has enough money in a year to buy themselves an interest in this Company, which would make them independent for life. Send in your order to-day. The following table will show you just how many shares your money will buy, the amount you send if you want to pay cash, and the plan for monthly payments: What Your Money Will Buy 100 shares 200 shares 300 shares 400 shares 500 shares 600 shares 800 shares 1,000 shares 2,000 shares 5,000 shares 10,000 shares 5 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 80.00 100.00 200.00 500.00 1,000.00 cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 100.00 200.00 cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and $ 1.50 per 3.00 per 5.00 per 7.00 per S.OO per 10.00 per 14.00 per 16.00 per 32.00 per 80.00 per 160.00 per month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 month for 5 months months months months months months months months months months months In offering this stock we present it as a solid and safe investment, not a speculation. The resources of their properties and the amount of rich ore seems so inexhaustible that WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF THIS STOCK TO EVERY INVESTOR. MACKAY, MUNROE & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nevada. Gentlemen: I hereby subscribe for shares (at 10c per share) of the Capital Stock of the PITTSBURG-MANHAT- TAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah (par value $1.00 per share) for which find enclosed $ Please issue stock in name of: Name (in full) Street and No City or Town State Yours truly, Signature Put Name of Your Paper Along this Line OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ROBERT M. WINTER (Land Trust Company, Pittsburg), President T. THOMER (Tonopah), Vice-President E. G. MINARD (Mine Owner and Operator, Tonopah), Secretary E. B. CUSHMAN (Cashier State Bank and Trust Co., Tonopah), Treasurer W. B. BARTHOLOMEW (Tonopah Goldfield Railroad Co., Tonopah), Director 100,000 shares of the above stock are now offered for public subscription at 10 Cents per Share. Mail application with remittance (check, draft, postoffice or express money order) today for the number of shares you desire. Certificates will be immediately forwarded on receipt of your letter. Address all Communications to { Mackay, Munroe & Co., BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nev. RELIABLE REPRESENTATIVES WANTED EVERYWHERE. Saturday, December 22, 1906.] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN' Smith Hammerless and EjectorGuns Also Hunter One Trigger Won This Year's Grand American Handicap Competitors Also Won Grand Eastern Handicap ■ HOIIter One Trigger) SEND FOR CATALOGUE Hunter Arms Co., - - Fulton, N. Y. Pointers and English Setters Trained and Broken Broken Dogs and Well Bred Puppies for sale. Address E. VALENCIA 212 North Brown St, Napa. Cal. ENGLISH SETTERS Trained and Broken Well Bred Broken Dogs for Sale Address Wm. Phillips Benicia BULL TERRIERS. — Pure white, high class puppies for sale. Woodlawn Baron, a classy individual and show winner, brother to the winner of first and spe- cials ai Bull Terrier Breeders' Show at Philadelphia (at which the best in the world were shown) at stud. Fee $15. STILETTO KENNELS, 2447 Russell Street, Berkeley, Cal. HORSES TO WINTER. Am prepared to winter horses at my track near San Leandro at reasonable rate-;, \\ ill take such care as owner suggests and have good large box stalls at nights. One hour's ide from Oakland. Electric cars pass the duor. GEO. T. ALGEO, Sao Lorenzo. Cal. MARE WANTED. By McKinney. Zombro, Kinney Lou. Greco, Searchlight or Nutwood Wilkes, not to exceed seven years old, brown, bay or black; sound, good size and handsome; trotter with or without rec- ord; standard and registered. Answer giving full particulars and lowest cash price. P. W. KELLEY, Breeder and Sportsman, 616 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. STANDARD STALLION MOORMONT AT PRIVATE SALE. On account- of sub-dividing and clos- ing out his breeding farm, Mr, F. C. Lusk offers his stallion, Moormont, for sale. Moormont is a solid bay horse with black points, foaled May 22. 1901. at Palo Alto; weighs 1.200 lbs. He is roy- ally bred on both sides; has size, quality, style, action, intelligence and a good disposition. He has served a limited number of mares for three sea- sons and his colts, all of good size, color and style, can be seen in and around Cfaico. His success as a sire was marked and immediate. His colts are nearly all of solid colors. Breeding: Sire. Az-moor 13467, record 2:20%. Sire of ten in the list. First dam, Rosemnnt (dam of Montrose, 3. 2:18, Mazatlan 2:26%. Sweet Rose. 1. 2:25% I, by Piedrnnnt 904, 2:17%; second dam. Beautiful Bells, one of the world's greatest broodmares, by The Moor, 870; third dam. Minnehaha (dam of e - by Bald Chief (Stevens): fourth dam. Nettie Clay, by Cassius M. Clay Ji fifth dam. Colonel Morgan mare Abdallah I; sixth dam, by Engineer 113. sire of Lady Suffolk.. For information as to price, etc.. ad- dress F. C. LTJ3K. Cnico. Cal. KINNEY LOU COLT FOR SALE. Foaled 1905. Dam by Boodle 2:12 '4, 2nd dam by Antevolo 7648, 3rd dam by Altamont 5600. For price and further par- ticulars call "ii G. B. Blanchard, San Jose, Cal. There is only one RUBBEROID ROOFING Weather Proo: Fire Re- Acid Pi slsting. WE SELL IT. BONESTELL, RICHARDSON & CO., 473-485 Sixth St., San Francisco, Cal. RACING! New California Jockey Club Oakland Racetrack Six or more races each week day, rain or shine. Opening Saturday, November 17. Races commence at 1:40 P. M., sharp. For special trains stopping at the track take S. P. Ferry, foot of Market street; leave at 12 o'clock, thereafter every twenty minutes until 1:40 P. M. No smoking in last two cars, which are reserved for ladies and their escorts. Returning trains leave track after fifth and last races. TKOS. H. WILLIAMS, President. PERCY "W. TREAT, Secretary. "HOWARD SHORTHORNS"-QUINTO HERD — 77 premiums. California State Pairs 1902-3-4. Registered cattle of beef and milking families for sale. Write us what you want. Howard Cattle Co . San PETER SAXE & SON. 513 32d street, Oakland. Cal.. Importers, Breeders and for past thirty years. All varie- ties Cattle. Horses. Sheep. Hogs. High- clasa brer-ding stock. Correspondence s« United. JERSEYS. HOLSTEINS AND DUR- HAMS — Dairy Stock a specialty. Hogs. Poultry. Established 1S76. Wm. Nilea & Co., Los Angeles, Cal. Fred Mast Successor to Zibbell & Son THE AVENUE STABLE. 672-680 11th Ave., one block north of Chutes. A nice line of New Livery ; Large, Clean Box Stalls. Special attention paid to boarding high-.class horses. Work horses for any business for hire at all times. All kinds of country horses for sale. J. E. Wilson. WILSON & A. F. Eooker ROOKER Livery, Board and Feed Stable All kinds of team work on short no- tice. Contractors for Grading and Ex- cavating. 410 Franklin St., cor. Grove. San Francisco. Cal. BLAKE, M0FF1TT & TOWNE Dealers in PAPER. No. 403 Twelfth St. Oakland Blake, Moffit & Towne, Los Angeles. Bl:ik**. MuFall & Co.. Portland. Oregon. *r At the Tongues End STOCK GET JUST ENOUGH AT THE RIGHT TIME. CQMPRE55ED PURE 5ALT BRICK5. AND PATENT FEEDERS. No wdsTe.no neglect j II convenience. Your dealer lus it. Write us for the booh. BElliONT STABLE SUPPLY CO. PATENTEES MANUFACTURERS Broohlyn. IM.V. 15 ITHACA GUNS T{ "US illustration shows our No 7 V.n\ list pun It Is Impossible to I snow by a rut the beautlt ul finish, workmanship and material of this k g :ifle of gun. It can only be appreciated after you have handled ■ I •'">■' examined the gun fnr yourself. It Is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or Whltworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Wain that Nature can produce, is hand checkered and engraved In the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid In gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line. 17 grades, ranging In price from $17.75 net to $300 list. Ithaca Gun Company Pacific Coast Branch, 1346 Park St. Ithaca, N. Y. Alameda, Cal. And Sporting Goods Outing and Rubber Footwear. Good for Wet Weather and Down Town. Palace Hardware, 638 Market Street Main Store and Office, -158 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: No. 1346 Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co., Ithaca Gun Co., Smith & Wesson, E. C. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Ham- ilton Rifle Co. State Agricultual Society OCCIDENT STAKE OF 1909 TROTTING STAKE FOR FOALS OF 1906 Entries to Close January 1, 1907 To be trotted at the California State Fair of 1909. Entries to close January 1, 1907, with J. A. FIL.CHER, Secretary, at the office in Sacramento, One hundred dollars entrance, of which $10 must accompany nominations; $15 t 10), by Abdallah 15. Flaxy's dam was Kit. by Clark Chief 89 (sire of 6 and dame oi 35) second dam Nelly by Grey Denmark. J. J was by Pomeroy tdam of Misi 2:22% and J. J. Audu- bon 1:59%), by Highland Grey 2:28 (sire of 8. including Highland L* 2:14%); second dam. Nelly First and only horse whose entire racing- career (56 heats) averages 2:08»4. First and only horse at 5 years to pace twice in one day in 2:0314t winning race. First and only horse to pace in 2:0014, first trial against time. First and only horse to pace in 1:59*4, second trial against time. First and only horse to pace to the half in 57% seconds. First and only horse to pace to the three-quarter in 1:37%. First and only horse to Face in 1:59>2, first trial second year. First and enly horse to pace again in 2:00, same week, same year. First and only horce to pace twice in 2:00 in one week. All of the above without the aid cf wind or dust shield and all under unfavor- able conditions, the most unfavorable of all being when he paced in 1:59%. WILL STAND AT AGRICULTURAL PARK, LOS ANGELES, TO A FEW GOOD MARES. TERMS — S100 fcr the Season. S150, with return privilege or money refunded as I may chcose. For further particulars address J. Y. GATCOMB, Agricultural Park, Los A 16 * ' THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 22, 1906. The Best Horse Boots * * *** THE REMINGTON AUTOLOADING SHOT GUN Is the Gun for the Duck and Quail Shooter No recoil means increased pleasure; the solid breech means absolute safety; the single barrel means ease in handling. You can afford this modern gun because it lists at the moderate price of $40, subject to dealers' discount Remington Arms Co., Hion, New York The Famous ==U. M. C.=: Shotgun Ammunition The Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut H. Justins, Pacific Coast Sales Manager - Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Was responsible for tte big winnings made at the Western Handicaps held at Denver and Los Angeles, and also for the firie bags that are made by duck and quail shooters. WINCHESTER Model 1907 Self-Loading Rifle. .351 Caliber High Power. 1 j — i "The Gun That Shoots Through Steel" Standard Bifle, 20-inch round nickel steel barrel, pistol grip, stock of plain walnut, not checked, weight about 73i pounds, number of shots, sis, LIST Price, S28.00 This new rifle, which has the thoroughly tried and satisfactory Winchester self-loading system, shoots a cartridge powerful enough for the largest game. The soft point bullet mushrooms splendidly on animal tissue, tearing a wide, killing path. With a metal patched bullet this rifle will shoot through a 14-inch steel Pate; rhe Jlodel 1907 is a six-shot take-down, handsome and symmetrical in outline and simple and strong In construction. It is a serviceable, handy gun from DUtt to muzzle. There are no moving projections on the outside of the gun to catch in the clothing or tear the hands, and no screws or pins to shake loose. It is easily loaded and unloaded; easily shot with great rapiditv and easilv taken down and cleaned. List price. $28. 0U. The retail price is lower. Ask your dealer to •w you this gun. Bend for circular folly describing- this rifle. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. ************************** | Du Pont Smokeless j! I A FEW RECENT RECORDS f I Cincinnati, 0. Sept. 25«27. High f Average won by Lester S. German • • * (Amateur) Aberdeen. Maryland •• I Ivesdale, Ills., Sept. 20-21 J First, Second and Third Amateur -J J Averages | St Louis, Mo., Sept. 22«23. First f and Third Amateur Averages Tucson, Ariz., Sept 23. First Gen eral Average and First Amateur Average. All the Above Records Were Made With Du Pont Smokeless :: ^ CAXJFORNIA POWDER WORKS. *t Agents * Temporary Office, Berkeley, Cal, '<. ■!■ ■!■ fr fr ,|. ,t ■!■ $ ■!■ ■!■ ,tl ,; ,;, ,:, t, ,t, ,:, ,t, ,t ,;, ,;, ,x, ,v ,l,^. .*..;,-.vv 348 Straight THIS RECORD WAS MADE BV MR. W. D. STANNARD At Watson's Park, Chicago Sept. 8=9, using "NEW E. C. (Improved)" California Powder Works, Agents Berkeley, Cal. * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * ■!■ * "Big Bill" Crosby and his OLD RELIABLE PARKER to the front Darin? 30 successive days of shooting", Crosby scored 2615 out of There is no better made, or finer gun on the market to-day than The OLD RELIABLE PARKER. We are pleased to give catalogue and information free for the asking. PARKER N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. = BROS. 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. ...THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF.. Selby FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superio.r==Excelsior VALLEJ0 JUNCTION, - CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL. c b, PRICE 10 CENTS THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN ^» »;*^«*i"i» »> <« »> »;■ •!» »> <• »> <« ■C**!* *I- 'I* »3 ^^2"^|^^^22j^^^^ *** Horsemen and Sportsmen AND_ Lovers of Out of Doors Should Spend Their C9 Christmas Holidays AT_ A DEL MONTE . C *> The Track is in Superb Condition at this Season. The Golf Links Never Were Greener. Take your family and enjoy a ten days' outing. Round trip railway rates from San Francisco, good from Saturday, December 22nd to January 2nd, only $4.00. For details and terms, address GEORGE P. SNELL Del Monte, California — - »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»*»»***»»»»<^^^*******»*^^<^*<^8^^*****^^^>*^^<^^^*^ Saturday. December 29, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN' The Accepted Standard Veterinary Remedy We Guarantee that one table- spoonful of Cau- stic Balsam will produce more actual results than a whole bot- tle of any liniment or spavin cure mixture ever made, Leading Horsemen Use It. San Francisco. Cal., Jan. 13, 1906. The Lawrence-Williams Co- Cleveland, O.: Please send me your horse p advertising GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM. All the leading horsemen around here use it. and are well pleased with the work it does. THOMAS WELCH. Horsemen Know Its Value. Fresno. Cal.. Nov. 12, 1905. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, O.: Kindlv send pictures of famous We carry GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BAL- SAM in stock, and have a steady demand for it among horsemen. BUKER & COLSON DRUG CO. The Most Efficient Remedy of Its Kind. Covina, Cal.. July 17. 1905. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland. O.: Please send me your pictures of fa- mous horses. I have carried GOM- BAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM in stock constantly for the last twelve years, and recommend it as the most efficient rem- edy of its kind on the market. It should always be kept in every stable. C. F. CLAPP. Sold Caustic Balsam Many Years. Montpelier. Idaho. Mar. 15. 1906. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, O.: Seeing your advertisement that you would send free to druggists a set of pictures of famous horses, we take this opportunity of requesting that you send them to us. We have been sellins" GOM- BAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM for many years, and it has given the best of satis- faction. RITER BROS. DRUG CO. Gives Entire Satisfaction and Prescribed By a V. S. Wilbur, Wash., April 20, 1905. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland. O.: Will you please send me the advertis- ing matter described in the Western Druggist. I have handled GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM ever since I have been in the drug business — about six years — and it has given entire satisfac- tion in every case. Our veterinary cus- tomers prescribe it regularly. GEO. BANDY. Caustic Balsam All Bight for Spavin. Tacoma, Wash., Jan. 1, 1906. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, O.: Please send me a copy of your descrip- tive circular. I have used your GOM- BAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM in curing spavin and find it to be all right. A neighbor of mine is using it on a horse that is stiff in front and is having: good success so far. STEPHEN" JOHNSTON. Caustic Balsam Gave Entire Satisfaction. MrMinnville. Oregon, Dec. 11, 1905. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, O.: Have used vour GOMBAULT'S CAUS- TIC BALSAM and it gave entire satis- faction. DR. H. NUNN. V. S. Gombault's Caustic Balsam The Worlds Greatest and Surest ^ Veterinary Remedy 01 HAS IMITATORS BUT NO COMPETITORS I SAFE, SPEEDY AND POSITIVE. Supersedes All Cautery or Fir- ing. Invaluable as a CURE for FOUNDER, WIND PUFFS, THRUSH, DIPHTHERIA, SICIN DISEASES, RINGBONE, PINK EYE, SWEENY, BONY TUMORS, LAMENESS FROM SPAVIN, QUARTER CRACKS. SCRATCHES, POLL EVIL, PARASITES. REMOVES BUNCHES or BLEMISHES, SPLINTS. CAPPED HOCK. STRAINED TENDONS. We guarantee that one t^lespoonfal of Caustic Bal-am will produce more actual rei:ull3 than aw boEtle of any liniment or spavin mixture evi r made Every bottle Bold ia warranted to give Batl-factlon Wi it© for testimonials showing what the most promt nent horsemen say of It. Price, SI. GO per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent by express, charges paid, with full directions for Its use. The Accented Standard VETERINANY REMEDY Always Reliable. Sure In Results. e/ir 1 SAFE FOR ANYONE TO USE. *u**53f%K5gg£at \ Cleveland, o NOTHING RUT ROOD RESULTS, Have used GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BAXSAH for moi II is tho best Lifter 1 have ever tried! ba' eck and knee, bad aDkles, rheumatism, and »]• I ■t eve ry ciiise of lameness in hi>f-sss Have a stable of | | forty bead, m>>*tly track nnd ipeedway hnr,M,anti I Jtainly tm recommend it — f. C. CBAMKJt, Training I I fetablrf. 9HO Jennlngn Street. New York City. Sole Agents for the United States and Canada* The Lawrence-Williams Co. TORONTO, ONT. CLEVELAND, OHIO. As a HUMAN REMEDY for Rheumatism, Sprains, Sore Throat, etc., it is invaluable Sole Agents for the United States and Canada S°Uf°'P^S.i%TSS!£Ktt"' \ CLEVELAND, U. LLcVcLAlXU, U. The Lawrence=Williams Co. We Guarantee ■ ■ f Cau- stic Balsam will produce more actual results than a who tie ol ■ ■ llnlmenl cure mixture ever Nothing But Good Results. Belmont Park. Mont.. Jan. 1 1 r ti Lawrence-Williams i - Cleveland! i ' After UBing GOMBA1 LT'S C B vlsam for more than I ■■■■ ■ believe 11 to be the best blister I have ever tried. I have used I ! with nothli i, : perfectly safe for the most inex- perienced pei is th.e largest breeding establishment of trot- ting bi ed horses In ' and you n .. ! iow we ha\ blister < ■ ■ ■ unmendea ■ W. H. RAYMOND, Proprietor Belmont Park Stock Farm. Regards Caustic Balsam Very Highly. Cut Bank. Mom Feb. 28, 1 005. The Lawrence-Williams Co.. Cleveland, < >.; I used your GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC B \ls.\m on a saddle horse tl curbe l. At times he wo i i!i;. i ie g ] appli< ation cured him. , ry hard afterward and he got lame and the medicine never , luced a blemish. I regard your prep- aration • JAS. A. PERRINE. Caustic Balsam a Success With Ring- hone. Lavina, Mont.. Jan. 15, 1 906 The Lawrence-Williams i Cleveland, ' ».: I have had considerable s _ I ■ ii i, i rl l U BAULT'S CAUS- TIC BALSAM. PRANK GEORGE Think Caustic Balsam Better Than Any Other. Fall River, Mass., Jan. 26, 1905. The Lawrence-Williams Co.. Cleveland. I ' We have used GOMBAULT'S CAUS- TIC BALSAM wherever a blister would be used, and think it better than any other. INTERLACHEN FARM, Spencer Gordon, Prop. "Every Case the Cure Was Complete." Southville. Mass., Jan. 30, L905. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland. O.: I have used two bottles of jrOUX GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM in the past two years for treating three severe cases of lameness of horses and in every case the cure was i on plete. As a liniment for human cases of sore throat or sprains, it is su- perior to all I have ever used. C. A. CHAMBERLAIN. Caustic Balsam Cured Bog Spavin. Prattsville, N. Y., Jan. 28, 1905. The Lawrence-Williams Co., Cleveland, O.: I have received a bottle of your GOM- BAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM and it is i claim it to be. I had a horse that had a bog spavin started, and it cured it. I let the horse stand for four md he is all right now S. H. TOMPKINS. Best For Sprains and Spavins. Concord. N. H., Aug. 25. 1904. The Lawrence-Williams Co.. Cleveland. O.: Please send me lithographs of the cele- brated horses (all of them i to advertise GOMBA1 LTS CAUSTIC BALSAM. We it to be the best remedy for spav- ins and sprains. GEO. F. UNDERHILL. Price $1.50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or SENT BY EXPRESS, CHARGES PAID, with full directions for use. Special Information Given Free Whenever Requested. Jfim/'g(7finnf>witfu'ut tht si'tmrrttnvoF TORONTO, CAN. ^^Ti^T^zt^Ww^^ *A> THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 29. 1906 STALLION DIRECTORY FOR 1907 ALBERT Mc By McKinney This young stallion by the great McKinney 2:11%, dam Alberta 2:25. by Al- M i;. B. 2:13 (world's ice record). Alio 2:21%, Allorita 2 and Fl by Almont (33): second dam Gipsy by Erwin Davis, the sire of F. 2:27%. Ed. 2:26 and the dam of Florence R. 2:2fi. by Skenandoah, out of Lost Diamond by Hambletonian ; third dam Maggie by Goldenato, son of Kentucky Hunter, etc "Will Mate the Season of 1907 at Salinas. For particulars address W. PARSONS, 320 Capital St., Salinas, Cal. ARNER 31300. Record 2:173,4 Sire.) by Chas. Derby 2:20, dam Bertha (dam of Don Derby 2:04%, Derbertha 17%, Diablo 2:09%, Demonio 2:11%. Elf 2:12%. Ed. Lafferty 2:16%, Arner 2:17% and Jay Eff Bee (1) 2:26%) by Alcantara 2:23; second dam Barcena (dam of Bayard Wilkes 2:11%, Alaric. a sire, etc.) by Bayard 53; third dam Blan- ilina (dam of 6 producing sons) by Mambrino Chief: fourth dam The Burch mare idam of 2 in 2:30) by Parker's Brown Pilot, etc. Arner is a beautiful seal brown in color, stands 16 hands, has great natural speed, and his colts and fillies are grand individuals, endowed with pxtreme speed. "Will Make the Season of 1907 at Chico, Cal. TEEMS — S25 for the Season. G. B. SIMPSON, Chico, Cal. ATHADON 20990- .9-9' at 1 year old. Sired by Matadon 9392, son of Onward 2:25%. First dam the great broodmare Athalie. dam of seven in 2:30 list, by Harkaway 11S0S, son of Strathmore; second dam Mag by Alcalde 103. Sire of The Donna 2:09%, Athasham (3) 2:12, Sue 2:12%, Listerine 2:13%, Dakon D. 2:16%, and others in 2:30 list. "Will Make Season of 1907 at S25, With Ketnrn Privilege, At my Stock Farm. Fresno. Cal. Address GEO. I.. WAELOW, Pee — S25 the Season. Presno, Cal. AUDUBON BOY 1 :.j£li.4. The Undefeated Champion. Sired by J. J. Audubon 16995 {sire of 12, including Audubon Boy 1:59%, Nana Audubon 2:0S%. Miss Rita 2:08%), son of Alcyone 2:27 and Dolly Pomeroy (great brood marel by Highland Grey 2:28, etc. Flaxy, dam of Audubon Boy 1:59%, is also dam of Royal R. Sheldon 2:04%, Red Elm 2:16% and grandam of Simon Ken- ton 2:13% and Mary I,ouise 2:27%. bv Bourbon Wilkes 2345 (sire of Coastman 2:08%, Split Silk 2:0S%, and Sunland Belle 2:08%, etc.); second dam Kit bv Clark Chief: third dam Nelly by Grey Denmark. "Will Make the Season of 1907 at Agricultural Park, Los Angeles, Cal., to a few good mares. TERMS — S100 for the Season, or S150 with Return Privilege or money returned as I may chcose. Address J. "Y". GATCOMB, Agricultural Park, Los Angeles, Cal. BONNIE McKINNEY 41383 Sired ^ McKinney 2:11%, world's lead- ing sire of extreme harness horse speed. First dam Martha Fraiser by Rustic 91T; second dam Emma bv Whippleton 1883; third dam Gladys by Gladiator S336; fourth dam Kate bv John Nelson 1ST; fifth dam by Shakespeare. BONNIE McKINNEY is a black stallion and showed. as a two-year-old, 2:20 speed, trotting, and will be raced next year. "Will make the season of 1907 at Busing's Stock Farm, sis miles from Byron, Contra Costa Co., Cal., from January 1st to July 1st. For particulars address TERMS — S40 fee. Return privilege. H. BUSING, Byron, Cal. CEDRIC MAC Sire- Nearest, 35562, 2:22%,, by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%. First dam Black Swan by Alta Vela 2:11%. hv Electioneer 125; second dam Black mare by Blackbird 402, by Blackbird 401; third dam Patchen mare bv Geo. M. Patchen Jr. 312. by Geo. M. Patchen 30. Cedric Mac is a dark chestnut sorrel, 15% hands, weighs in racing trim 1025. four years old. has stepped miles less than 2:20 with but little training. Perfect disposition and a perfect gaited trotter. For individuality is equal to any colt of his age. For information address "W. C. Mc CULLY, Owner, Bloomington, California. CHESTNUT TOM 2:171/4 Begistered No. 43488. Formerly known as "T. C." His sire is Nutwood Wilkes 2:1614 (the sire of John A. McKerron 2:04« and 22 more in 2:30). First dam Zeta Carter by Director 2:17 (the sire of Nathan Strauss 2:031*. Directum " dam i Tom Jr. wuie in _:iiu. nrst aam zeta carter bv Director 2:17 (the sire of Xathan auss 2:03%, Directum 2:05%, Direct 2:05%); second dam Lida W. 2-18% (the n or Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%. grandam of Marion Maid 2:22^4. and Chestnut m 2:1 , i,. etc.): third dam Belle (the dam of Lida W. 2:18%, bv Geo M Patchen -::. I, out of Rebel's Daughter by Williamson's Belmont. Will Mate the Season of 1907 at San Lorenzo, CaL, at a Pee of S30 the Season. Address GEO. T. ALGEC. San Lorenzo, Cal. CONSTRUCTOR 39569 Full brother to Tom Smith 3:13^3 and Vallejo Girl 2:16l4. To™ «£ ,hJ» ,S^m?-e!,',2-:11i'',flrst dam Daisy s' l>>" McDonald Chief 35S3 (dam of ISL, ? h vVIV Va*l%'? Glrl -l''1.. Prof. Heald 2:24%. General Vallejo 2:20%, »£,o ,^lei:^S 4 ani-L,t"e Mac -:-'%): second dam Fanny Hose by Ethan Allen find , T ,? G,e£rirl ^ashlnSton 2:16% and Columbus S. 2:17): third dam Jennv SL.1 ™?Kreii ?a^e; dam of Prince Allen 2:27. Fanny Rose (dam of George r„i t S o ??£? a,".a Columbus S. 2:171. and Fanny (dam of Scottv (P) 2:19% v.™ J- £ % %h .Plrst three dams a11 Sreat brood mares. Constructor is a black Dorse, Id hands 2% inches over the withers and one inch higher behind. He weighs about 1120 pounds. WTLL MAKE THE SEASON OF 1907 AT THOS. SMITH'S EARN __,_, 1021 Georgia St., vallejo. cal. TEEMS — S25, with Betnrn Privilege. C0R0NAD0 2:09S4 , , SAr.?d ty ,he Sreat McKinney 2:11%, dam by Thos. Rvsdvk 10649. son of Rvs- d> k 65d, sire of the champion race horse Clingstone 2:14: second dam bv Venture - .--.'i. sire of the dam of Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon l:5Sii and s'ire of the dam of the champion Directum 2:05%. Coronado is one of the best bred sons of -u. Kinney living and is bound to be one of his greatest and fastest race trotters His colts all show speed, and are great individuals, and as soon as they are old " V?m.Pa'gn will be great race horses. He is the sire of Princess Louise 2:19 and T\ lcki T\ icki 2:2i Will Make the Season of 1907 at Agricultural Fart, LOS ANGELES, CAL. •d-ei-o o Address FEE — §60. W. G. DTraFEE, Box 96, University P. O., Los Angeles, Cal. DELPHI 2:12%. The Director Stallion. DICTATUS MEDIUM 32499 By Dictatus 2:16>i (by Red Wilkes 1749: out of Miss Lollie by Dictator 113). dam Belle Medium by Happy Medium (sire of Nancy Hanks 2:04. etc., and the sire of Milton Medium, sire of Lou Milton, dam of Lou Dillon 1:58%. etc.); next dam Argenta by Almont Lightning. Dictatus Medium is a handsome bay horse. S years old. weighs 1320 lbs., and will sire speed, size, stvle and good disposition. Will Mate Season of 1907 at Race Track, HOLLISTER, CAL. For Further Particulars Address FEE — S40. B. F. LATHBOP, HoUister. Cal. L'sual return privileges. Good pasture. ?3.00 per month. Jos. Sanchez in charge. EL BRIOSO 43540 Sired by McKinney 2:11%. dam Hazel Wilkes 2:11%; second dam Blanche (dam of Greyson 2:24. Hazel Wilkes 2:11%, Silver Sprav 2:28. Native Son 2:2>;i«. and dam of Sablehurst 2:25%) by Arthurton; third dam Nancy by General Taylor (the thirty-mile champion.) "Will mate the Season of 1907 at Leonard's Station, Santa Cruz Co., Cal. JAMES E. LEONARD. Owner. Standard and Registered. GENERAL J. B. FRISBIE A handsome son of McKinney. Sired by the great McKinnev 2:11%, greatest sire of the age; dam the great brood mare Daisv S. (dam of Tom Smith 2:13%, General Vallejo 2:22%, Little Mac (3) 2:27. Sweet Rosie 2:28%. Vallejo Girl 2:16% and Prof. Heald 2:24%) by McDonald Chief 35S3, son of Clark Chief 'S9: second dam Fanny Rose, great broodmare (dam of Geo. Washington 2:16%, Columbus S. 2:17). by Ethan Allen Jr. 2993. General J. B. Frisbie is a handsome, good-gaited. black, six years old. He is a full brother to Tom Smith 2:13%; shows McKinney speed and will be trained for the races next season. "Will make the Season of 1307 at my stables in Vallejo. Good pasturage, 53.00 per month. S25 for the Season. TJsnal return privilege. THOMAS SMITH, 1021 Georgia St., Vallejo, CaL GEO. W. McKINNEY 2:Hi4 Sired by McKinney 2:11%, dam Lady Washington 2:35 (dam of El Molino 2:20, Geo. W. McKinney 2:14%, Idle Gossip (trial) 2:25. Washington McKinney (trial) 2:22) by Whipple S957; second dam Lady Mavberry igrandam of Dubec 2:16 and Mista 2:19 by Chieftain. "Will make the Season of 1907 at Hemet, CaL TERMS — S30 for the Season. For further particulars address P. H. HOLLOWAY, Manager, Hemet, Cal. GRECO (trial) 2:12U Sired by the great McKinney 2:11%. sire of 40 in 2:15 list. First dam Alein 2:26%. by Anteeo 2:16%; grandam Lou Milton, dam of 4 standard performers, in- cluding Lou Dillon 1:58% (world's champion), etc. Greco is a handsome young stallion and a splendid representative of the McKinney family. Four of his year- lings that were handled showed an average of 2:40 speed. Will Make the Season of 1907 at Santa Clara, at a Fee of S50 for the Season. For particulars address W. R. JOHNSON, Santa Clara, Cal. GUY DILLON 39568 The handsome bay stallion by Sidney Dillon. The very greatest early and extreme trotting speed sire in the world, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%. and many other fast and game race horses, by Sidney, the sire of Monterey 2:09%. Dr. Leek 2:09%. Lena N. 2:05%. and many more, by Santa Claus. the sire of William Penn 2:01%. First dam By Guy (trial) 2:2S, by Guy Wilkes, sire of Fred Kohl 2:<>7%. Hulda 2:08%, etc.. by Geo. Wilkes, etc.: second dam By-By. the mare that sold for ?10.iioij under the hammer, by Nutwood, etc.; third dam Rapidan, dam of Lockheart 2:0S% and others, by Dictator. "Will Make the Season of 1907 at Santa Rosa Stock Farm. For further particulars address FEE — S25. FRANK S. TTJE-HER, Santa Rosa, CaL IRAN ALTO 24576. Trotting, race record 2 :12% Iran Alto is the only stallion with so fast a record and whose sire and dam both held world's records. He is sired by Palo Alto 2:0S% (to high-wheeled sulky), by Electioneer. His dam is Elaine 2:20 (to high wheels), which was the three- year-old record of her day. She is the dam of 4 and grandam of 12 in the list. Next dam Green Mountain Maid, dam of Electioneer and of 9 in the list. Iran Alto is the sire of Dr. Frasse 2:11%, winner of the 2:12 trot at Lexington last October. His get are all large, handsome, high-class roadsters and race horses. Will Make the Season of 1907 in charge of TERMS — S30 for the Season. H. S. HOG-OBOOM, Woodland, Cal. KENNETH C. 2:17 Sired by McKinney; dam Mountain Maid (dam of Tom Carneal 2:08%), by Cresco 490S; second dam by Cloud, he by Rifleman (sire of Col. Lewis 2:1S. etc.). Kenneth C. 2:17, three-year-old record, is one of the handsomest, gamest and best young sons of the great McKinney on the Pacific Coast. He is a high class individ- ual in every respect. Season of 1907 at Fleasanton, Cal. FEE FOR SEASON — $40. Address for particulars. S. K. TREIRT, Fleasanton, CaL KINNEY LOU 2:073,4 The fastest stallion by the great McKinney 2:11%. Dam. the game race mare. Marv Lou 2:17, bv Tom Benton; second dam Brown Jennie I dam of Ned Winslow 2:12%. Shylock 2:15% and Mary Lou 2:17) by David Hill. Jr. Will Make the Season of 1907 at San Jose. Address BUDD DOBLE, San Jose, CaL KING ENTERTAINER 2:11%. A great trotter. Has started in seventeen races and been out of the money but once. Sired by Entertainer, son of Baron Wilkes. Dam Pussy Lee by Atlantic King; second, dam Rosie Lee, great broodmare, by Harold. Will Serve a Limited Number of Mares. Applv to . CHAS. De RYDER. Fleasanton, Cal. *Sire*»*J1f-,7°??.y 2:10, DelPhi 2:12%. is by Director (sire of Direct 2:05%, Dj- KNOTT MrKTNN'P.V turn 2:0o% Direction 2:08% Nathan Strauss 2:09%. and 44 more in 2:30 list), ^UU MCA.1JN JNUi Y av list), = £L £} I5 Dexter Prince, grandam by Priam 1798. Delphi 2:12% is a very hand- some black stallion, stands 15U hands high and weighs, in stud condition. 1100 pounds. He has proved himself to be a remarkably game race horse, having but over the Salinfftrack. 2:121i W3S """^ in the fifth heat °f a winninS race t-t-o^c e„^m Xake the Scas°n of 1907 at the Salinas Eace Track. --EKMS— 525 for the Season. C. -WHITEHEAD, Salinas, Cal. Sired by McKinney 2:1134, dam Net (dam of two in 2:301 by Magic (son of Elmo 2:27 and Lady Whipple by Hambletonian 725); second dam Madgeline by Ham- bletonian 725: third dam Charlotte Cushman by Algerine; fourth dam Lady Lowe by Easton's David Hill. "Will Make the Season of 1907 at Palo Alto. For terms and further particulars address CAPT. C. H. WILLIAMS. P. O. Box 151, Palo Alto, CaL DEMONIO 2:lli 4. A sire of early and extreme speed sired by Chas Derby 2:20. dam Bertha (dam of Don Derby 2:04V, Owyho r;^54^ "Vi" -:0'/"- Diablo 2:09%, and 5 others in 2:20) by Alcantara: second barcena (dam of Bayard Wilkes 2:11%) by Bayard 53: third dam Blanaina °I L Producing sons) by Mambrino Chief 11; fourth dam The Burch mare <1™™^. Via?, p,a'ker s.Brown Pilot. Demoirto is the sire of Mona Wilkes 2:11, Memonia 2:14%, Miss « inn 2:1S%, Suisun 2:20%. all three-year-olds. Will make the Season of 1907 at Suisun Stock Farm, Suisun, Cal. TERMS— 540 for the Season; For further particulars address Usual retnrn privileges. BUSH Si HAH.E, Suisun, CaL ss — a sensa- LYNW00D W. (2) 2:20^> No 32853 Gny wiikes-smtan cro v ' '- taonal speed sire. Sire of Charley Belden 2:0S^: the fastest, gamest and most consistent green trotting gelding of 1906; started in 26 races. 11 times first, 11 times second, 3 times third, and once fourth — never outside the money; looks like a 2:04 trotter. -The fast green mare Sonoma Girl (matinee record 2:07) is one of his get. He never sired a foal out of a producing dam, still it looks- like there are five of his get that will beat 2;10 during 1907. PEE §30. H. A. CARLTON, Santa Bosa, CaL Saturday, December 29, 19"6] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN MoFADYEN < 2" 2:15} , Sired by Diablo 2:09i£ (sire of 6 in 2:10 list), Mag by George Wilkes 519. full sister to that noted sire Hambletonian Wllkea 1679; next dam Mag Lock by American Star; fourth dam Lady Irwin by Hambletonian l". MoKenna is not only the grandest bred McKinney ever Foaled good- gaited a trotter and as game a race horse as ■ an be Pound. For further | address H. M. denison, Cor. Main and Miles Sts.,. . . . TERMS — S25 for the Season; Return Privilege. Los Angeles, Cal. MERRIMAC and MONEY MAC F all sires, McKJnm (sire of Sweel .lam Advocatrix by Attorney, sir.-- of the dam of Alix 2:03%. Also MONET MAC by McKinney, dam Patty W; >iam of Patrose 2:12W by Geo. Washington Will Make the Season of 1907 at WOODLAND RACE TRACK. F< ir terms, address Young stallions and fillies by these sires for sale A. B. RODMAN, Woodland. MURRAY M. 2:14. Winner of P. B. Futurity Stake 1904 Sired by Hambletonian Wilkes (sire of Phoebe Wilkes 2:0S*£, Phebon W. 2:08%, etc.), - M ol Geo Wilkes 2:22 and Mag Lock by American Star. Dam Annabelle 2:27% by Dawn 2:18%; second dam Pacheco by Hubbard, brother to Katy Pi the champion four-mile mare; third dam Mercedes by Lodi, etc. Will make the Season of 1907 at Los Angeles Track. For terms and particulars apply to WM. G. DTJRPEE, University P. O.. Los Angeles Track. NUSHAGAK 25939 Sire of Aristo 2:0814, winner of Occident and Stanford Stakes of 1902, and 6 other 4- year-olds and under in 2:30 list. Sired by Sable Wilkes 2:18, sire of 42 in 2:30. Dam Fidelia (dam of Fidette j. dam of Mary Celeste 2:]7!i >. by Director 2:17; second dam by Reavis Black- bird 2:22; grandam by Lancet, son of McCracken's Blackhawk. Will make the season of 1907 at Race Track, Woodland, Cal. Limited to forty outside mares. PEE — 350. ALEX. BROWN. Owner, Walnut Grove, Cal. C. A. SPENCER, Manager, Woodland, Cat NEAREST 2:2i."L Full brother to John A. McKerron I::")1! and the sire of Alone f4) 2:091i. trial , champion of her age in 1902, with a half mile to her credit in 0:59^; High Flv (2) 2:24%, trial 2:17%; True Heart (trial) 2:20%, Just It (3) 2:19%. Our Lady (trial) 2:20%, Belle Jackson 2:31. By Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%. By Guy Wilkes , by Geo. Wilkes 2:22. by Hambletonian 10. His first dam is a producer, being the dam of John A. McKerron 2:04%, Nearest 2:22%, Thursday 2:24%. Major Mc 2:28, By Director 2:17, by Dictator, etc; second dam Anna Titus, a producer by Echo, by Hambletonian 10. Nearest is a compact, bay horse of grand conformation, weighing 1200 lbs. Will make the Season of 1907 at $40 the Season, with usual Return Privilege. Address Phone Black 2841. T. W. BARSTOW, San Jose, Cal. NEAREST McKINNEY This handsome young stallion combines all the blood lines of the great trotters, and through sire and dam there is mingled the very best, in McKinney 2:11% and John A. McKerron 2:041-;. By McKinney 2:llJj — there is enough said; first dam Maud J. by Nearest 2:22%, full "brother to John A- McKerron 2:04%, by Nutwood Wilkes, by Guy Wilkes; second dam Fanny Menlo by Menlo, by Nutwood 2:11 i . third dam Fanny Patchen by George M. Patchen Jr., etc. Will Make the Season of 1907 at San Jose, at S40 the Season. For full particulars address Phone Black 2841. T. W. BARSTOW, San Jose. Cal. NUTWOOD WILKES 22216. . Record 2 :16y2 Sired by Guv Wilkes 2:15'i. dam Lida W. 2:1S%, by Nutwood 2:18%. Sire of John A. McKerron 2:04%. Tidal Wave 2:09, Miss Idaho 2:091.i. N'orth Star (3) 2:13%, Cresco Wilkes 2:10%, Stanton Wilkes 2:10%, Who Is It 2:10%, and 33 others from 2:12% to 2:30. His daughters have produced the dams of Iloilo 2:15. Miss Georgie 2:08%, Mona Wilkes I 3) 2:11%, Lady Mowry (4) 2:09% and Aero- lite (2) 2:15%. Will Make the Season of 1907 at Nutwood Stock Farm. For particulars address PEE — S50. MARTIN CARTER, Irvington, Cal. PETIGRU 2:10U The largest money winner on the California Circuit. 1902. By Kingward 2:25, son of the great Onward 2:25%. sire of 9 in 2:10; dam Lemonade (dam of Bessie Wilton 2:09%, Petigru 2:10% and Lady Wilton 2:11%, the three fastest trotters ever produced by one mare) by Kentucky Prince. Jr.; second dam Susie Melbourne (dam of two and grandam of six standard performers) by Melbourne. Jr.; third dam Kate (in great brood mare list) by Alhoit, son of Abdallah 15, etc. Petigru stands 16.1%'. and weighs 1275 pounds. He has shown his ability this year to trot a mile in 2:05 and all of his get show speed and high quality. Will Make the Season of 1907 at Agricultural Park, LOS ANGELES. Address PEE S50 W. G. DTJRPEE, Box 96, University P. O., Los Angeles, Cal. POLE STAR. Six years old By McKinney. dam Mountain Hare by Young Venture; second dam Rose Clark by Nigger Babv. lie by France and he by Eclipse: third dam by Imp. Trustee. Young Venture's first dam is by Davis' Belmont, a thoroughbred son of Williamson's Bel- mont; second dam by Talcott's Imp. Flying Morgan; third dam said to be by Mes- senger. _ __ Will Stand at the Sacramento Race Track. Address or applv to PAT FOLEY, Race Track, Alameda, Cal. $40 for the Season; Return Privilege. PRINCE ANSEL. Two-year-old record 2:20% Out of three trained. Prince Gay. his oldest colt, trotted a trial in 2:12%, last quarter in 31% seconds; Princess Mamie, foUT years, 2:27%, trial 2:18%; and Prince Lot. two years. 2:29, trial 2:25. Sired by Dexter Prince (sire of Eleata 2:08%, Lisoniero 2:08%, James L. 2*09% Edith 2:10, etc.). dam Woodflower (dam of Seyles 2:15%, by Ansel 2:20, son of Electioneer; second dam Ma 10% (dam of Manzanita 2:16, Wild- Bowei [2) - 21, and 8 producing daughters), by St. Clair 16675. Will Make the Season of 1907 at Race Track, Woodland, Cal. PEE- S30 C. A. SPENCER, Manager, Woodland, Cal. ALEX. BROWN, Owner, Walnut Grove, Cal. RED McKINNEY. The Wilkes Stallion Sired by McKinney 2:11%, dam Bonnie Red by the great Red Wilkes; second dam Bonnie Bell (dam of four in 2:30) by Almont 33: third dam that great brood mare Alice Drake in 2:30) by Norman 25; fourth dam \ ile> bi Pijotjr. 12. Red McKinney is a grand individual, one of the best sired by McKinney -:11%. Will Make the Season of 1907 at Tulare and Visalia. For terms and further particulars apply to W. R. MURPHY, Owner JOE DALL, Manager, Visalia, Cal. ROBERT DIRECT !:08% and Direct V 1% i Hrecl H dam Daisy Easier by Robert Baslei 2:20; second dam R '. etc. Will Make the Season of 1907 at the R. O. Newmans Ranch, 10 miles northeast of Visalia. PEE — 350 for the Season. For further particulars addn R. O. NEWMAN, Visalia, Cal. SADI MOOR. By Guy McKinney 37625 First dam Sadie M Brice McNeil 2:19%, Sadie M ra Hay ward; third flam Jennie by Algerine, etc. Sadi Moor was foaled Feb. 20, 1904, Is a I some. Full-made colt and 8 fas) nal Will Make the Season of 1907, along with Greco, at Santa Clara, being allowed a limited number of mares at S25 the Season. ulars aM: W. R. JOHNSON, Santa Clara, Cal. For fall parti* SCOTT McKINNEY 33749 OWYNEY 38688 2:29% Trotting Stallion by McKinney 2:11%. Trotting Stallion by Owyhee 2:11. Both out of Primrose by Sldnej 2:19%. Primp ■ i dam of Royal Sid '%, Diagonal (4), trial 2:15. and Scott McKinney 'as a three- year-old) was driven by a trainer three times in the spring and last half in i:)i, last quarter in 33 seconds. «>niv six of Scott McKini little. Tw.. of them I i quarters in 4o seconds; olds trotted quarters in 38 seconds; one three- year-old trotted a mile in 2:45; another three-year-old trotted a mile in 2:28, a quar- ter in 36 seconds. All have size, finish. Scott Mc- is now at Pleasan Each will make a short season of 1907 at the home of H. Scott, San Jose, Cal. Stevens Creek Road, near Meridian Road. PEE POR THE SEASON — $40 and S30. with Return Privileges. SIDONIS By St. Nicholas by Sidney 2:1934, the grandsire of Lou Dillon 1:5812. Sidney was by Santa Claus 2:17*2 by Strathmore 408. First dam Hagar Wilkes 2:26%, trial 2:23%, quarter in 32% seconds, by Nut- wood Wilkes 2:16%, the sire of John a McKerron 2:04%, by Guy Wilk< Geo. Wilkes 2:22; second dam Hagar by Dick Patchen, by Tom Patchen Queen by Joseph, the sire of Vanderlynn 2:21; fourth dun Fay by Chief. Will make season of 1907, March 1st to June 1st, at farm, close to Santa Cruz, Cal. PEE — $20, payable before mare leaves farm, with return privilege should mare not prove in foal. Address L. J. Caplatzi. 107 Railroad St., Santa Cruz. Cal. STAR POINTER 1:51) 14. World's Champion race horse. World's Record made in 1S97. The fast- horse in turf history. Registered Trotting No. 30183; Pacing No. 0414. Sire of Morning Star 2:03, Joe Pointer 2:05%, Sidney Pointer 2:07%, Schley Pointer 2:08%. By Brown Hal 2:12%. sire of Star Pointer 1:59% and ten others with I of 2:10 and better. Dam Sweepstakes, dam of Star Pointer 1:59%, Hal Poll _' 04, Elastic Pointer 2:06%, etc.. and 2 Producing Sons and fi Producing Daughters. Season 1907 at Pleasanton. Service Fee S100. Usual Return Privileges. For further particulars address. CHA5. De RYDER. Good Pasturage and Good Care Taken of Mares. Pleasanton. CaL TENNYSONIAN 32549 Sired by Electricity 2:17%, son of Electioneer 125 and Midnight 'dam of Jay Eye See 2:06% and Noontide 2:20%) by Pilot Jr. 1 ::, etc. Swift by Sidney 2:19%; second dam Bay View Maid (dam of May Wilkes : by Gen, Benton; third dam Minnie by Skenandoah; fourth dam by Williams Belmont. Will Make the Season of 1907 at North Yakima, Washington. PEE — S25 the Season. A. H. CORROSSO, Manager, North Yakima, Washington. By Nearest 35562, sire of Alone (4) 2:09 ;, Just VTfJTO'RY xt (3) 2:1912. High Fly (2) 2:24i4, trial 2:12%, vxuxvxvx lagt half 1:01i2 — Sun brother to John A. Mc- Kerron 2:0412- Dam Princess Airlie by Prince Airlie 28045; second dam Minnie Nutwood 600: third dam Belle by Paul's Abdallah; fourth dam Kate Crockett by Langford. son of Williamson's Belmont; fifth dam Fannie by American Boy Jr.; sixth dam Puss s. t. b. by Lance, son of Medoc, VICTORY is five years old, weighs 1150 pounds, stands about 16 hands, well built, perfect disposition. Has shown great speed and will be given a record the coming season. His first crop of foals are all large and good lookers. Address T. M. HAETSOOK, PEE — S20 for the season, Feb. 1st to June 1st. Selma, CaL WASHINGTON McKINNEY i trial > 2:2'2 Sired by McKinney 2:14, dam Lady Washington 2:35 (dam of El Molim Geo. W. McKinney 2:14%. Idle Gossip (trial) 2:25, Washington McKinney (trial) 2:22) by Whipple 8957; second dam Lady Mayberry (grandam of Dubec 2:16, Mista 2:19 by Chieftain. Will make the Season of 1907 at Rosedale Stock Farm, Santa Rosa. Cal. TERMS — S30 for the Season; $40 to insure. SAM NORRIS, Manager. Santa Rosa, Cal. WAYLAND W. 2:12y2 The sire of Boliver 2:00%. Morosco 2:12, Nellie R. 2:10, Arthur W. 2:11',. John A 2l_=, Forest w. 2:14>,. Leland w, 2:15. Al. Sandy 2:19%, Maud Sears 2 21 Bonita Wilkes 2:2G>4. by Arthur Wilkes 2:28%, by Guy Wilkes 2:1534, etc. First dam Lettie. the dam of Wayland W. 2:12i=. Welcome 2:10%, and many others. by Wayland-Forrest. by Edwin Forrest 49, sire of the grandam of Nancy Hanks 2:04; second dam Mary, by Flaxtail. etc. Will Mate the Season of 1907 at Santa Rosa, Cal. PEE — S30 for Season. For full particulars address W. C. EELMAS, Santa Rosa. Cal. WORTH WHILE 40448 Sired by Allerton 2:09%, one of our greatest sires. of trotting horses, dam Eoka 2*16% by Sphinx 2:20%; second dam Theresa (dam of Eoka 2:16%, and eranda'm of Marlin 2:24%) by Nutwood 2:18%; third dam Lizzie Wilkes (dam of Wilkes Nutwood 2:24V 2 "sires of 21 and the dam of 1 in 2 y Geo. Wilkes J 22; fourth dam Ladoga, bv Mambrinc Patchen; fifth dam by Edwin Forrest 49. Will make the Season of 1907 at Riverside, Cal. For further particulars addr EUGENE F. BINDEB, Riverside. Cal. TERMS — S25 for the Season. YOUNG HAL 0410. Race record 2 :10y4 Sire<2 by Hal Diilard 2:04* (brother to Star Pointer 1:59%) he by Brov • 12i- out 0f Annie Pointer (dam of 2) by John Diilard Jr. Young Hal" O'zora (dam of Young Hal 2:10% and Strathdale 2:30, grandam of Strathhno i Citation 2:09%, and 3 others in 2:30) by Smuggler 2:15% (sire of 11 In the and dams of Nut Boy 2 07%, P.. Ontime 2:07%. Be Sure 2:06%, Miss tt lilt] id dam Odd Stocking (dam of 3) by Harpy Medium: third dam Coul : of Nettie 2:18, and grandam of Ellen Lowe 2:12. ami an Star 14. Will Make the Season of 1907 at Tract or 666 West 36th St., Los Angeles, Cal. I. C. MOSHEE. TERMS — S40 for the Season. Usnal Return Privileges. Lou Angeles. Cal. ZOLOCK :-' :■.'•",! 4 Sire of Bystander 2. OS. Sherlock Holmes 2:11%, R. Ambush (3) 2:14%. winner Stallion Produce Stake for trotters. 1905; Delilah 2:09',. winner Breeder? P Futurity 1904; Zolahka (2) 2:23%, winner Breeders' Trotting Futuntv Brown stallion by McKinney 2:11%; sire of 12 in 2:10 list; dam '( dam of Zol . 2:05%, and Zephyr 2:11. by Gossi; Miss Jessie 2:13 V etc.; second dam Gipsey (dam of Gazelle 2:11 2:15, etc.), by Gen. Booth. Particulars as to place and fee will he advertised later. HENRY DEI.ANEY, University Post Office, THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN- [Saturday, December 29, 1906 THE WORLD IS FOR THE YOUNG BUSINESS ■ ■,-,-,-. -—* COLLEGES Train the Young For Success Let us teach youth to "know how." To know how to take. an active part in the wonderful progress of this great country, to know how to fill a position of trust, to know how to be self-supporting and inde- pendent— an active unit in the great scheme of modern advancement. We train the young man or woman with that aim ever dominant. This is a working age and those who are to make a success of life must work intelligently. Appliel intelligence must win. 3 In the Last 45 Years We Have Directed an Army of 35,000 Students Towards Success Z We Teach Business — Modern, Intelligent Business. With our chain of schools, one in each of the important cities of the West, the student may select the one best suited to his health and circumstances. San Francisco, the metropolis of the West and the natural Western port of entrance to this great country, with its immense commerce, affords the young man of business large opportunities for develop- ment. Oakland, her twin city, with its homelike influences, gives to those who wish to be in more quiet surroundings, yet near the great metropolis, all that could be asked for by the aspiring student. Santa Cruz, the "Beautiful City by the Sea," with its inspiring "Big Trees," restful beach, and mag- nificent coast scenery, is endowed by nature with all that goes to make life pleasant and healthful for the student. Stockton, the gateway into the great San Joaquin Valley, with its large manufacturing interests, its great wheat industry, is an admirable location for our institution. We have there one of the oldest col- leges in the State. Fresno, third largest shipping point in the State, and situated as it is, in a great productive and raisin center, is a most favorable location for one of our great schools. Our Chestnutwood's school there is centrally located and easily accessible. For further information write to E. P. Heald, President of Heald's Associated Colleges, 1451 Franklin St., San Francisco, or to the manager of the college you wish to attend. HEALD'S BUSINESS COLLEGE, 1451 Franklin St., HEALD-DIXON COLLEGE, 213 Bacon Blk., Oak- San Francisco, Cal. E. P. Heald, Manager. HEALD'S SCHOOL OF MINES AND ENGINEER- ING, 295 Locust Avenue, San Francisco, Cal. O. H Pzickpr* IVI rj n ci u c r HEALD-CHESTNUTWOOD BUSINESS COLLEGE, Fresno, Cal. J. H. Janson, Manager. land, Cal. R. V. Dixon, Manager. HEALD'S STOCKTON BUSINESS COLLEGE, Stockton, Cal. F. O. Gardiner, Manager. HEALD-CHESTNUTWOOD BUSINESS COL- LEGE, Santa Cruz, Cal. D. C. Ahlers, Mgr. FOR SALE DAEDALION 2:0812 Owing to a pressure of business which prevents me from giving the attention to this splendid horse he deserves, I have decided to sell him at a very reasonable price. He is 15.2 hands high, a beautiful seal brown in color and weighs 1100 pounds, and there are few, if any, stal- lions in California that can -excel him in all the points one would ex- pect in a horse to be used as a campaigner, road horse or sire. His disposition is absolutely perfect. He is as sound as he. was before he got his record in a race. He has never shown a lame step since I bought him and is always ready to do his best. He needs neither hop- ples or straps and has been separately timed miles in 2:04. He was sired by that great sire of early and extreme speed, Diablo 2:09% (sire of Sir Albert S. 2:03%, Clipper 2:06, Diablito 2:08%, Daedalion 2:08%, Tom Carneal 2:08%, John R. Conway 2:09, and 28 others in 2:30), son of Chas. Derby 2:20 (sire of six in 2:10 list also) and Bertha (dani of nine in 2:30 list, including Don Derby 2:04%, Owyho 2:07%, Der- bertha 2:07%, Diablo 2:09%, Demonio 2:11%, Elf 2:12%, etc.), by Al- cantara 2:23 (sire of 160 in 2:30 list). Daedalion's dam'was the great Brood mare Grace (dam of Creole 2:15, sire of Javelin 2:08%) and Eagle 2:19%, and grandam of Sir Albert S. 2:03%), by Bucaneer 2656 (sire of three and the dams of 28 in 2:30), son of Iowa Chief (he by Green's Bashaw, out of Tinsley Maid): second dam, Mary 2:42, trial 2:25 (dam of Apex 2:26; Grace, dam of Creole 2:15 and Eagle 2:19%: Lettle, dam of Maud Singleton 2:28, Welcome 2:10%, a sire, and Way- land W. 2:12%. sire of Bolivar 2:00%. etc.). by Flaxtail 8132; third dam by Bright Eyes, son of Boanerges, thoroughbred. Daedalion is in James Thompson's care at the Pleasanton race track, and can be seen at any time. For Price and any Further Information Apply to A. OTTINGER, Railroad Ticket Broker, No. 4 East St., near Market San Francisco. C. F. Morel, Manager Telephone Franklin 1359 Polo Goods Horse Toggery 528-530 GOLDEN GATE AVE MANUFACTURERS Of horse boots raOes SAN FRANCISCO Bags Suit Cases and Leather Novelties Saturday, December 29, li>06] THE WEEKLY Breeder and Sportsman (Established 1882,) F. W. KELLET. Proprietor Turf and Sporting Authority of the Pacific Coast OFFICE: 616 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE. SAN FRANCISCO P. O. DRAWER 447. Entered as Second Class Matter at San Francisco Postofflce. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Terms-One Year $3: Six Months J1.75: Three Months $1 STRICTLY IN ADVANCE „iM?£SL**^v,£ Sf, s?,nt„ by Postal °rder' draft or letter cldscoeSSceadlif,o°rnTa. W- Ke"ey' * °' DraW" 447' San F— nn<^r,^niC^tJ°ns must be accompanied by the writer's »? Z ,;1 address. not necessarily for publication, bul as a private guarantee of good faith THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON are ex tended by the Breeder and Sportsman to all its readers and its host of generous patrons. We hope you have all had a very merry Christmas and that each and every one will be blessed by a happy and prosperous New Year. Never in years has the holi- day edition of the Breeder and Sportsman been patronized so extensively by advertisers as is this one. The rush of advertising matter has been so great that much interesting reading and several special articles of deep interest had to be omitted from this number. However, we think the issue will he appreciated and take this occasion to thank our patrons one and all for their generous patronage SONOMA GIRL TROTS IN 2:07. Sonoma Girl, driven by her owner. J. D Springer rotted a mile in 2:07 at the Christmas matinee of the Los Angeles Driving Club at Agricultural Park tnusfate 6 '°WeSt "*"* eVe"" made at a malinee in Sonoma Girl, was unpaced. either by runner or trotter, and not once in the journey did Springer have to touch a whip to her. When the great mare crossed the wire the crowd thundered tremendous applause, even before the figures had been posted tor private watches caught the time. It is believed by experienced horseman that So- noma Girl could have stepped the mile in 2:05 under improved conditions. The track was slightly cuppv and in addition the mare lost her stride in scoring tor the word because the gate keeper allowed a double team to cross the track in front of her. Had the mare been paced she could have taken off the two seconds with ease. thJ^Jr6''01";311^1'0' for the Hamburger cup proved *„nla rr,,0f,,,hVla'V' but not as a contest, for °™LBee h?d th,nKS a" '»"• °™ way and when she laced the starter in the first heat she only had Se, K-in° C°n,end W',!h- " was Siven «* that Hazel Kinney was short of work, and so was scratched Glory's owner. G. A. Pounder was re ported ill. and as he would trust his mare to no one else, she, also, was scratched. Capt. J. C. Newton was game, however, and nut Danube up against Sonoma Girl in order to allow Mr Springer to win the cup. Springer . rewarded him by allowing Danube to hang on the mare's flank to the wire in 2:16. Then Danube was drawn and Sonoma Girl trotted her record mile, showing that the previous heat had been mere play for her The half in the exhibition was made in 1:04 and the mare picked up a second in the last half and she was well driven. TOOMEY SULKIES AND CAB.TS. ' MeT^»two^- "M tiJV1"0^'1 meiU aIone their Two-Wheelers have been the leaders each succeeding season, and they report that at n.i time in their many years of business have their vehicles been so popular as during the past year. All the valuable improvements known in the art of Bulky construction have been brought out and per- -" te, by them. Their sulkies have been thoroughly tested in every way and have proved to be the atroMMt stiff est and fastest of anv made strongest. rhe majority of the foremost horses in the country drew the Toomey Low Seat Sulky during the pasr se2- son. Among them were Brenda Yorke 2:08%, Nuckols driving when winning the three-year-old pacing stake at Columbus. Ohio. September iMh, thereby establish- ing a world's race record for three-year-old fillies; Gov. Francis 2:11%, W. O. Foote driver when winning the $10, I Horse Review Futurity Stake for three-year- old trotters al Cincinnati, Ohio, making the three fastest heats ever won by three-year-old colts. Also Early Alice 2:09%, sensational Wester,, five-year-old. who holds the State trotting records for Texas and .Mis- souri, drew the Toomev Sulky exclusively in all her races in 1906. The new model Toomey Lqw Seat Sulky for 1907 is a perfect vehicle for racing both on mile and half- mile tracks. Thei; line of jogging and training are equally as popular as the sulky. The Toomey Low Seat Pneumatic Track Cart is especially adapted for track use, very comfortable rid- ing and a gem for training. Prominent horsemen all over the country are using them and pronounce them the most practical cart of the kind on the market to- day. Air ady they are booking orders fur specials for 1907, and all indications are that the Toomev Two- Wheelers will again be the leader and more "popular than ever before. Horsemen contemplating the purchase of new sulkies and carts for next season will find It to their interest to consider the Toomey before placing their orders. Send for descriptive iiitalogue to S. TOOMEY & Co., Canal Dover, Ohio, U. S. A. CALIFORNIA'S STATE FAIR. Secretary Filcher Writes of its Present and Prog- nosticates its Future. Sacramento, Cal , December 20, 1906- Kditor Breeder ami Sportsman: Nothing i read pleases me more than the articles In your paper ap- pealing for greater public interest in the California siate Fair. The institution seems in the recenl past to have lust prestige from causes which 1 will DOl al tempi to discuss, and many good, bonesl and well meaning people have fallen into -the habit of ridicul- ing or decouncing it. In my tour of California lasi summer, made to try and awaken interest in the State Fair. 1 met people, rated prominent and reput- able in their several communities, who almost in suited me by the character of their comments on the Fair, and those who would try to get people to support it. The burden of criticsm was thai it had degenerated into a sure thing gambling society and a Sacramento pumpkin show. When ' protested that our aim and purpose was to eliminate the gambling and the drinking and extend the show to comprehend the entire State and all the products thereof, I was generally given to understand by the parties object- ing, that whether they were from Missouri or not, they would have to be shown. At this writing it is gratifying to be able to slate thai they have been shown. Just before the holding of the Fair last fall the directors passed an order prohibiting pool selling, bookmaking and the sale of intoxicating liquors on the State Fair grounds, and to be sure that parties could not establish these features outside on private property near the gates and make them profitable, they ordered all side entrances closed and prohibited the issuance of re- turn tickets. The directors did their whole duty, leaving nothing undone that the most exacting could ask. These orders were effective in accomplishing the purpose intended, but they were made too late to help the then approaching Fair materially with the better classes, but not too late to afford an opportunity for the bookmakers and their following to knock the Fair whenever they had an opportunity. By cutting out the bookmakers the running races had to be cut out also, as fees from the bookmakers had been used in part to make up the running purses. The cry that first filled the air was that without run- ning races the Fair was sure to be a failure. It was hard, so late in the season, to counteract this cry. and yet the Fair, considered in the better sense, was not a failure. By comparison with the past it was a success, though far short of what it ought to be. or what we hope by the aid of the press and good people of California it will soon grow to be. There were more horses and cattle exhibited than the year before; in the way of farm and orchard products the State was better represented as a whole than for a great many years, and never in the history of the Society did so many counties exhibit as were in evidence at the last Fair. In spite of the San Francisco calamity, which detracted public at- tention from all else during the summer, and in spite of the sweeping reform made by the directors at a late hour, which cut into the revenue and put doubt in the minds of many, the Fair was a success in being at least a healthy start in the right direc- tion. In this connection it may be worth the space to say that the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, which now holds the most successful State Fair of any in the United States, twelve years ago stood on the brink of ruin. It had pools, and books and other objectionable features. These were abolished in 1894, and since then, starting slowly upward, it has prospered, and to-day stands at the head, with re- ceipts this last fall from all sources of $276,000. After the California Fair this year the directors paid all demands and started with a clean sheet, something hardly ever done before. To be sure, they had little left to run on, but they established the credit of the Society and put it in a better rela- tion with exhibitors and supply men. Even against its cramped finances and awkward situation we will have a better Fair next year than we had this year. The cause for much criticsem has been removed, there is more confidence in the institution and a bet- ter feeling among those who are in a position to help it. This time last year there were no applications for space. To-day several applications are filed for ex- hibit space at the next Fair. The future is encourag- ing, but to make the work effective and the Fair what it ought to be, the Society's finances should be strengthened and the awkward situations with which it is contending should be removed. The antiquated practice of conducting a divider! show with a pavilion for the display of inanimate objects in one place and a park for speed contests and a live stock show in another place, far removed from each other, and an admission fee for each, ought to be abolished, and at once. No State thai holds successful Fairs has such an arrangement, and other States wonder why we tolerate it. The Fair, including all there is to be seen and all entertain- ment provided by the management, should be in one enclosure, with one admission. This is one of the most important, and therefore should be one of the first changes to be made. To provide for this the in- coming Legislature, in addition to the regular ap- propriation for premiums, should put in the hands of the Governor or the directors, as may be deemed best, at least $50,000. and stipulate that the money shall be used for the purpose of taking down the present old pavilion and erecting from the material therein, with such additional material as may be necessary, at least two exhibition buildings on the Fair grounds of the Society, one to be known as The Agricultural Building" and the other to be known as the "Manufacturing Building." Fur the i agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, dairying, bees and honey, forestry, mining, etc could be con centrated in one, while manufactures, applied arts, and the display of could be concentrated other. These, with the new poultrj building, for which money is already provided, and a substan- tial sheil for vehicles and machinery, would answer I purposes and would be a good start in the rlghl direction In time, and as the demand for increases, horticulture, viticulture, mining. dairying, etc., should have .; te buildings, while new machinery sheds, new horse barns, cattle barns, i beep tn luld be pro rided as Fast as monej la available. We can't have a good Fair without pri^ei e.|ni[.,ir-rif, and the Stale heinr Ijijj enough and rich enough to proi Ide an equipment, tie- efforts ol all entt Califor nians should be bent toward securing it. Then, again, Mr. Editoi th< should put into the bands of the Society (5, as an exploits tion fund. I am sure that with (6 cploita- tiim we OOUld get up the best Fair next year ever held in California, and I atu sun aditure would redound in greater benefit to the State than the expenditure of a like ai peni In exhibition work abroad. I say this as one firmly convinced of itif wisdom of Cal aia exhibiting abroad on all suitable occasions. Let US suppose we had this fund, and should send the propei man among the farmers and millers, specially delegated to work up an agricultural ex- hibit, another proper man among the orchardists, shippers, dryers and canners to work up a horticul- tural exhibit, another to work up a dairy exhibit, another a mining exhibit, another a forestry exhibit, another among the manufactories and manufacturers' agents, another among the workers of fancy tex- tiles and ceramics, another among the merchants, and so on through the entire list of arts and indus- tries. Then we would have the right men to go to the breeders of fine cattle, another to the breeders of fine horses, another to the breeders of fine sheep, a no! her to the breeders of fine swine and another to the breeders of fine poultry. The secretai the meantime, besides directing this campaign, could work up the counties and representative bodies for collective exhibits. Is there any doubt but the result of such a canvass would be the bringing together of the greatest aggre- gate of California's resources and handy woth seen in he Slate'.' And would not such an effort and the knowledge of it arouse the people and awaken in them a desire to see such a show, Of course, it would, and the increased gate receipts would repay the (5,1 with probably 100 per cenl interest. We know the directors propose to reform the rules and premium list by cutting out some obsolete features and adding new ones; and they will probablj reduce the entrance fee in certain classes and in- crease the awards. They are sure to provide a g I program of harness races, and it is more than likely they will put up purses for runners, at least those bred in California, with conditions practically the same as for the trotters, in effect following the cus- tom that prevails at Eastern Fairs, where they have running races and no pools or bookmakers. They will also provide other means for entertaining the people. I know their settled purpose is to do all in their power to build up the Society into a strong and use- ful institution and extend its operation and benefits to the remotest corners of the State, and if the Legislature will back them to even half the extent that the wealth of the State and the importance of the industries involved would justify, and the press of California will give half the encouragement to the work that the Breeder and Sportsman is giving land many publishers, I am pleased to say, have written me that they are ready to back the present management of the Society will all their energy), then we can predict with a reasonable degree of con- fidence that we have come to the turning point, and instead of growing from bad to worse the Fairs from this date forward will grow better, and very much better, let us hope, from year to year. Respectfully J. A. FILCHER. ' CHUMS. "Ever attend a running meeting," says an ex- change, "and notice while ten men are engaged in taking in money at the bookmaker's stand only one man who pays out the cash? something in this for every one who think over." THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 29, 1906 GREAT RACE HORSE AND GREAT SIRE. Every succeeding year adds to the greatness of McKiuney as the most remarkable sire of extreme trotting speed that ever lived. The first of his get whose performances on the race tracks of California put McKinney in the limelight as a wonderful sire, was Zombro, that in 1895 raced up and down the Pacific Coast, starting in events with aged horses ami also in purses for trotting colts and fillies of his own age. which was three years at that time, ne trotted to a record of 2:13 that year and won forty heats in standard time, a record of winning heats that has never been equalled by any three- year-old in the world. The history of Zombro as a race horse is known to every horseman, and he is always referred to as beyond any doubt the greatest three-year-old trotter ever foaled on this coast. As a five-year-old he reduced his record to 2:11. Zombro is now fourteen years old and while he was used but very little in the stud during the first ten years of his life, his reputation as a sire is growing year by year, and only last month that well known turf authority of the middle West, the Western Horseman, predicted that he would out-breed his wonderful sire. There were just eleven sons and daughters of Zom- bro, that resulted from his first season in the stud. They were foals of 1S97. All have trotted or paced in standard time but two, and these were not train- ed. They are as follows: Lady Zombro, record 2:24%, trial 2:10. Helen Dare, record 2:14. Tee Dee Cee, record 2:19%, trial 2:13%. Juliet M., trial 2:13%. Edmoud S., trial 2:15. Lord Kitchener, record 2:24%, trial 2:19%. Guy Falcon, trial 2:20. Zombro C, trial 2:28%. Colt owned by James Campbell, trial 2:25%. Stimson filly, not trained. Gardner colt, not trained. There were ten young foals by Zombro the follow- ing year and only six were ever worked for speed. Three of these showed miles in 2:31, 2:33 and 2:34, respectively, and the other three were as follows: Italia, winner of the Occident Stake of 1901, that afterwards took a trotting record of 2:14%, and this year took the world's record of 2:04% for a green pacing mare. Zephyr, that trotted to a record of 2:07%. Mabel W., whose trial of 2:16% was made in public. Zombro is now the sire of twenty-one standard per- formers, which is more than all the remaining sons of McKinney have sired together. Besides Italia and Zephyr, noted above, he is the sire of that great filly, Bellemont 2:13%, winner of the Breeders' Fu- turity; Charley T. 2:il%, that is reckoned by such a judge as Chas. DeRyder to be one of the best trotters for the 2:12 class next year; Helen Dare 2:14, a high class winner this year that can trot in 2:10; Clara B. 2:13%, a pacer whose owners be- lieve will beat 2:05, and many others. Zombro is beyond all doubt one of the grandest of individuals and his victories in the prize ring are numerous. At the California and Oregon State Fairs, at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, and at the San Francisco and Los Angeles horse shows he has car- ried off the blue ribbon over big fields of competi- tors. He is a beautiful brown with a star and has a noble head and great intelligence. Mr. Geo. T. Beckers of Los Angeles bred and still owns him. Mr. Beckers will probably stand Zombro in this part of California, at some point in the Sac- ramento Valley, due notice of time and place being given in these columns. No matter where he stands the best mares will now be sent him by breeders, as his fame is as great as the country is wide. There is one thing about his get — they sell for big prices in every market in the United States, and there is probably not a Zombro now living that cannot be disposed of by its owner at a big profit On what it has cost. Think this over when you are looking up a horse to breed to. O. Mowers of Sacramento shipped a carload of jenneys from Winters Tuesday to Pleasanton. Part of them were bought from the James Bandy estate in Hungry Hollow and the remainder from S. M. Warder at Winters. — Winters Express. Wonder who will train this bunch. Perhaps some one has an idea he can raise a few hinneys that will beat Frank Turner's prospective mule. Robert Gray, of the Fair ranch, near Knight's Landing, states that on Thursday, January 10, 1907, all of the livestock and farming implements owned by the Fair estate in Yolo county will be sold at public auction. The high land of the ranch will be farmed, and a scheme is now under consideration for the reclamation of the overflowed parts, which will not be farmed unless the reclamation becomes effectve. Walnut Hall Farm, near Lexington, Yy., the home of the popular sire Mok.o, has reaped the benefits of futurity stakes in an unusual degree. During the last seven years youngsters by the Walnut Hall Farm sires have won $47,375 in futurity stakes, as follows: Siliko. $11,S50; Susie N, $10,900; Fereno, $10 600; Brenda Yorke, $4,950; Mobel, $3,000; Jessie Benyon, $2,100; The Native, $1,375; Alice Edgar, $500. All these winners were sired by Moko. The other win- ) er entitled to a place in the list is Noma, sired by Walnut Hall, and she has won $2,100. To those who .lo not believe in futurity stakes the list of winnings youngsters owned at this Kentucky farm may be suggestive of a change in policy. ZOMBRO 2:11. Owned by Geo. T. Beckers, Uni versity Station, Los Angeles, Cal. KNOTT McKINNEY. When McKinney 2:11% was standing for public service at San Jose in 1902 his book was full almost before Mr. C. A. Durfee, his owner, had placed an advertisement in the public press, and among the mares sent to this horse was the great broodmare Net 2:34% by Magic, belonging to Capt. C. H. Williams of Palo Alto. Net was a noted road mare long before being placed in the breeding ranks, and her pure gait, gameness and speed had made her name a household word in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. She has had only a few foals and all showed their ability to trot or pace close to 2:20, only two of them, however, earned standard records in races. One is Leonel 2:17%, the other is Del Oro 2:23%, trials in 2:14, quarters in 29 seconds before being injured. Del Oro, before being emasculated, was bred to a few mares, one of them producing Ruby K., trial as a two-year-old of 2:24, and Oro W,, trial as a two-year-old 2:26, trotting. Knott McKinney stands 16 hands, weighs 1175 lbs., and is one of the best formed McKinneys in this State. He is pure gaited, needs no hoots and has a bold way of going. Hitched to a heavy cart and without any training he has gone quarters in 36 seconds. His pedigree on the maternal side is as follows: Dam Net 2:34% (who earned her record when eight months in foal, afterwards she was injured in a runaway and could not be trained; but for this she would have been very fast) by Magic; second dam Maddeline by Hambletonian 725 (sire of 15 in the list, 11 sires of 23 and 22 dams of 32 in 2:30 list); third dam Charlotte Cushnian by Al- gerine; fourth dam Lady Lowe by Easton's David Hill. Magic was in a region where good mares were very scarce, never- theless every one of his progeny was noted for speed, endurance and in- telligence. Magic was sired by Elmo 2:27, a son of Mohawk 604 (he by Black Hawk 24). Elmo 2:27 sired seven in the 2:30 list, including the •game campaigners L. C. Lee 2:15, Alfred S. 2:16%, Overman 2:19%, and the dams of Wanda 2:17% (dam of The Roman 2:09%, Search Me 2:20, etc.) Magic's dam was Lady Whipple by Hambletonian 725; second dam Grace Greenwood by Algerine (son of Easton's David Hill) ; third dam Lady Morgan by Murray's Flying Morgan; fourth dam by Yorkshire Boy. Th3 result of the union with McKinney is the hand- some, bloodlike colt called Knott McKinney. His blood lines present a study in breeding which is not often met with. The success which McKinney has had in being bred to mares carrying plenty of Black Hawk blood is recognized everywhere, Kinney Lou 2:07% and The Roman 2:09% are exemplars of this cross, but in Knott McKinney we have not only four crosses of Black Hawk' but also two crosses to Whipple's Hambletonian, sire of so many beautiful horses, game and reliable trotters, and daughters that have given us such famous campaigners as Az- ote 2:04%, Georgina 2:07%, Whipple 2:12, Answer 2:14%, Dawn 2:18%, Strathway 2:19%, Caution 2:25%, Elector 2:21%, etc. The stout trotting blood that coursed through the veins of McKinney 2:11%, has proven a valuable blend with that which flows through sires and dams such as are found in the genealogy of Knott McKinney. As an outcross for mares carrying Electioneer, Steinway 2:25%, Sidney 2:19% and Director 2:17, blood he should beget trot- ters that will be endowed with early and extreme speed. This colt will be bred to a few approved mares this spring at terms satisfactory to both the owners of the mares and the stallion and those seeking to get horses that will have soundness, intelligence and speed, combined with size and style, should not overlook this stalnon. For further particulars apply to Capt. C. H. Williams, P. O. Box 151, Palo Alto, Cal. KNOTT McKINNEY. Trotters fared somewhat better than the pacers on the Grand Circuit and at the Lexington meeting during the past season. There were 195 different pacers that started in all the events, and only forty- six won races or heats — a fraction over 5 per cent. There were 20S trotters that started at the same meetings, 74 winning races or heats. The pacers contested in 254 heats and the trotters in 288 heats. The 195 pacers faced the starter 63S times and the 208 trotters contested in 747 heats. Records show that 149 pacers did not win a heat, while 134 trot- ters did not get a mark or reduce their previous records. Saturday, December 29. 1906] THE BREEDER A X D SPORTSMAN HUMBOLDT AND HAZEL WALDSTEIN. TWO FAMOUS TROTTING STALLIONS. It is very seldom that a yearling colt is so far above the average of good ones at Pleasanton that every trainer takes pride in calling the attention of visiting horsemen to its merits. This Eureka-bred colt. Humboldt, is one of this select class. He is a beautiful mahogany bay in color and will make a horse fully 15.3 hands when he attains his growth. As it is he looks more like a developed horse, and from the tip of his nose to hind fetlocks he repre- sents a type that not only wins prizes in the show tin-', but purses on the race track. He was bred and is owned by Miss Emma Lewis who. emulating the example set by Miss Wilk. proprietor of the Cruiks- ton Stock Farm, and Miss Lotta Crabtree. the Cali- fornia favorite, who owns the Crabtree Stock Farm, has started a stock farm near Eureka. Humboldt county, and is starting in to breed horses that will not only be choicely bred but will also be fine lojk- ing and speedy. This colt Humboldt is "royally bred." His site is Cruzados, he by the gre.it M - Kinney 2:1114. out of Stamboulita 2:27 (sister to Stambold 2:1S%) by Stamboul 2:07%, sire of Stam- 1'ouiet 2:10%, EUert 2:11, Stam B. 2:11%. Stamboul 2:12% and forty foul others in the 1 siainboulita's dam was BUcari idam of four) by Di- rector 2:17; second dam Biscari I dam of five) Harold; third dam Belle dam of Belmont, s Nutwood 2:18%. etc.) The dam of Humboldt was Fatinitza by Poscora Hayward 2: 23% I sire of Johnny Hayward 2:26. Ruth 2:25 and the dams of Rupee 2:11, lora 2:11%, Amelia 2:13%, Siva 2:13%. Brice Coronado 2:0934 by McKinney 2:11 ' -4 and Petigru 2:10' 2 by Kingward 2:25. HUMBOLDT. McN'eal 2:19%. Swift Bird 2:18%, etc.). Johnny Hay- ward 2:23% was by Billy Hayward 2:31%. out of Poscora Maid by Leonard's Poscora. Billy Hayward was by Geo. M. Patchen Jr. 2:27, out of Grey Lize by Morse Horse, sire of the thirty-mile champion trotter General Taylor. Humboldt's second dam was Electra idam of Lou 2:14% and June Bug 2:23), by Newland's Hambletonian, he by Speculation 928 out of a daughter of Imp. Joseph. It can thus be seen that Humboldt's breeding is such that when placed at the head of the Eureka Stock Farm he is sure to beget horses that will have speed, size, color, good conformations, as well as per- fect dispositions. Bred to mares carrying Electioneer, Steinway, Nutwood or Geo. Wilkes blood, he will be a splendid cross, for in his veins flows the current which, when blended with that of these other famous families, will produce champions. This colt was trotted 285 miles to Pleasanton over the rough moun- tainous roads of Humboldt and Mendocino counties, through forests and across mountain streams and arrived at his destination without a pimple or blem- ish on his clean limbs. Chas. DeRyder, who has HAZEL WALDSTEIN. him in charge, believes he is the making of a very fast trotter. The filly which accompanied Humboldt from Eureka is called Hazel Waldstein. She is a four- year-old and also belongs to Miss Emma Lewis. Hazel Waldstein is coal black and compactly built. She resembles her sire, the trotting horse Waldstein 2:22% (son of Director 2:17 and sister to Albert W. 2:20, by Electioneer!. He sired Jack W. 2:12%, Humboldt Maid 2:13%. Lady Waldstein 2:15. etc. Hazel Waldstein's dam was Nellie V., by Ira (son of Piedmont 2:17% and Irene by Mohawk Chief 1. He sired lora 2:11%. Lou 2:14% and Eureka 2:15. Her second dam was by Guy Wilkes 2:15% tson of Geo. WiiKes 2:22 and Lady Hunker by Mambrino Patchen) When Mr. Chas. H. Durfee had McKinney : IP, he was always on the lookout for a high-class mare to breed to him and often said: "When I sell the old horse I want some one to take his plat will, in my estimation, be able to go on with the work he started." Johanna Treat, a mare with a rec- ord bar of 2:21. trial as a three-year-old of 2:17. was one destined to produce the desired foal. It was a wi lusty, high-headed youngster and was called Coronado. His sire. McKinney 2:11'4. is so well known that further reference to him is hardl> sary except to say that he leads every trotting stal- lion in the world as a sire of 2:11) performers and that his progeny sells higher to-day than that of any other sire. It made no difference apparently how the mares were bred that were mated with him the produce would invariably inherit all his good qualities, viz.: color, size, bone, conformation, con- stitution, disposition and speed. Coronado's dam. Johanna Treat, was by Thos. Rysdyk 2:2S; second dam Kate Treat by Venture 2: 27 %. Thos. I; 2:2S was by Rysdyk. he by Hambletonian 10. out of Lady Duke (dam of Lady Welch, dam of Kitty C. 2:30 and Kinsett. a sire of ten in the 2:30 list), by Lexington (thorough- bred); second dam Mag- dalene by Medoc (thor- oughbred, etc.). Rysdyk sired Clingstone 2:14, the famous campaigner. victor 2:21, and six more in the 2:30 list, three sires of eight and seven dams of nine, including Rvswood 2:16, Mabel Sharpe 2:22% and Clayton Lee 2:24%. Thos. Rysdyk's dam was by Gen. Geo. H. Thomas, he by Mambrino Mes- senger out of the Kenny Mare (dam of Rose Kin- ney, grandam of McKinney 2:11%, etc.) by Mambrino Chief 11, out of a mare by Napoleon. George H. Thomas sired eight in the 2:30 list and the dams of Billy Andrews 2:06%, Cap- tor 2:09%, Walnut Boy 2 : 1 1 % and Dyersburg 2:11%. etc. V enture 2:27%, sire of Kate Treat (Coronado's grandam) was the first thoroughbred to get a mark inside the 2:30 list. He was by Williamson's Belmont out of Miss Mostyn by American Boy Jr. Venture sired the dam of Directum 2:05% and is claimed to be the sire of Venus, dam of Sidney Dillon, sire of Lou Dillon 1:58%, etc, A stallion bred as stoutly as Coronado is in trotting and the best thoroughbred blood should be a great sire of pure gaited trotters, having re- markable speed and stamina. In appearance he is a rich seal brown, stands 15.3 hands, and in color, con- formation, gait and general type resembles his sire, McKinney, more closely than any colt this horse sired. There is this difference, however, he has bet- count of an injury at the close of the In ling sea- son, which almost incapacitated him for hard work, he trotted miles in 2:07. and Mr. Win. G. Durfee. his trainer, claims he can go in 2:05. The sum of $15.- Iieen refused for him. It is intended to give him a much lower mark: it is not too in 11 be the fastest entire sen of Mc- Kinney, and will be one of hi eed-produclng 11011 is He transmits all bis finalities to hi- eny and a finer, more uniform lot of ro would he hard to find anywhere. Of Petigru 2:10%, the largest money winner in ild also be pi Inted He is a magnificent, dark bay horse, stands 16.1% bands high and we pounds. He has style-. BUD and quality and is a rare b use of the high- est class. He has a strong, short back, splendid shoulders, small thoroughbred head, arched heavj quarters ami the best of legs and feet. His breeding is ultra fashionable. His sire was King- ward 2:25 (sire ol Petigru 2:10%, Oyama 2 20%, and four others in 2:30) and his dam was Lemonade _' _'7t4 (dam ei 1:. ssi- Wilton 2 09%, Pi Lady Wilton 2:11 % ami Lemonee 2:18%, also the dam of Lady Thisbe 2:11%, and grandam of Sweet PETIGRU 2:10' 2. ter limbs and joints. They will stand the hardest kind of racing and training and never show a pim- ple or a wind gall. Competent judges claim that he is one of the best limbed stallions in California. He is a grand show horse having plenty of style and "class.'' He won the blue ribbon at the Los Angeles Fiesta and first premiums at both the Pasadena and Los Angeles horse shows last spring, being awarded these honors over twenty-three competitors at one place and seventeen at the other. He has only a few colts old enough to train, and for the number handled, they are certainly a phenomenal lot of trot- ters. One of his daughters, Princess Louise, got a record of 2:19. and Wicki Wicki, another, earned a record this year of 2 : 20 on the same day at Los Angeles that the handsome mare Irene S., a daughter of Johanna Treat's, got a mark of 2:29 V This gives this dam of Coronado 2:09% two in the list. Coro- nado is a remarkably pure-gaited. fast and game trot- ter. After being bred to sixty mares this season and having a "let up" in his work of six weeks on ac- CORONADO 2:09%. Home 2:24%) by Kentucky Prince Jr. fsire of two and dams of nine) ; second dam Susie Melbourne Idam of Satisfaction 2:22% and Lemonade 2:27',i by .Melbourne Jr. isire of the dams of five in 2:30); third dam Kale (dam of Talavera 2:30, a sire, and the dams of three in 2:30) by Alhoit; fourth dam by Brignoli: fifth dam by Pilot Jr. ,2: sixth dam by Ole Bull, son of Old Pilot. Kingward 2:25. sire of Petigru 2:10)4. was by the great Geo. Wilkes stallion Onward 2:25%, and his dam was Dunlora Idam of W. .1. Lewis 2:06%, Ginguard 2:25. Hindeiina 2:14%, John Walker 2:27% and the dam of Pulsus 2:15) by King Rene 1278; second dam Alma (dam of King of Belair 2:24. a sire. Olmedo Wilkes 2:26%. a sire, and the sires Altheus and Beauclerc) by Almont 35; third dam Itaska, dam of two great broodmares, by Imp. Hooton. etc. King Rene was by Belmont 61. out of Blandina (dam of six sires and grandam of Bertha, the champion broodmare 1 by Mambrino Chief 11; second dam the Burch Mare (dam of two) by Brown Pilot. Kentucky Prince Jr. was sired by Kentucky Prince 247(1, out of Patchienie idam of Prince Albert 2:26 and the dams of Black Bess 2:22% and Isa Belle 2:17) by Mambrino Patchen. etc. Students of pedigrees will find as much food for reflection in analyzing this strong pedigree as stu- dents of form will in inspecting Petigru. Both will be delighted. Petigru is a wonderful trotter, and Mr. Durfee says he believes he is one of the fastest trot- ters in the world. He has shown more speed than any horse this great driver ever pulled a line over. As a sire he has had very little or no opportunities; one of his daughters. Irene S.. got a reco and every owner of a colt or filly by this magnifi- cent trotter feels that he has something far above the common. Seekers after high class, stylish, level- headed and sound trotters should have no hesitation in sending their mares to him. As an outcross for mares in California he is sure to achieve success as a sire of speed. Both Coronado 2:09% and Petigru 2:10% will make the season of 1907 at Agricultural Park. Los Angeles. Mr. W. G. Durfee, the well known horse- man, will give his persona] attention to all mares sent to these great stallions, and alUwho are in- terested should communicate with him at once. The fee for Coronado will be $60: for Petigru $50. In the O'Grady consignment to the Chase Com- bination Sale next month is a high going trap of private stable class. Remember the fourth payment on yearlings in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes. No 6, • anteed, amounting to $10 on each enti paid not later than Wednesday, Janua See advertisement. 10 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 29, 1906 AUDUBON BOY 1:59!4. The Undefeated Pacing King. The horse breeders of California are to be con- gratulated, for Audubon Boy 1:59% has arrived and will make the season of 1907 at Agricultural Park, Los Angeles. He is a beautiful chestnut stallion and is considered one of the handsomest horses living. His reputation as a game and consistent campaigner is world wide. He is by. J. J. Audubon 16,995 by Alcyone 2:27 (the greatest son of George Wilkes 2:22 and Alma Mater by Mambrino Patchen), and the fastest of the Alcyone family, as well as the greatest horse by records and performances the world has ever known. J. J. Audubon sired twelve in 2:30 (in- cluding Audubon Boy 1:59^, Nana Audubon 2:08%, Miss Rita 2:0S%); his dam, Dolly Pomeroy, was also the dam of Miss Woolsey 2:22%, and was by Highland Grey 2:28 (sire of eight, including High- land L. 2:14%, he by Darkey S25 out of a mare by Vermont Hambletonian, son of Harris' Hamble- tonian. Darkey was by Round's Horse (he by Ver- mont Black Hawk), dam by Andrus Hambletonian, sire of Princess 2:30, dam of Happy Medium. Flaxy (dam of Audubon Boy 1:59%), also pro- duced Royal R., Sheldon 2:04% by Constantine, Red Elm 2:16% by Red Wilkes, and a Ally by Oratorio that paced in 2:11% as a three-year-old, and bred to any stallion she produced a fast pacer. She was by Bourbon Wilkes 2345 (sire of Coastman 2:08%, Split Silk 2:08%, Sunland Belle 2:08% and ninety-four others in 2:30 list), he by George Wilkes 2:22 out of Favorite 2:35% (dam of Favorite Wilkes 2:24%, a great sire, and the sires Bourbon Wilkes, Empire, Kenova and Westwood), by Abdallah 15; Favorite's dam was that famous producing mare Lizzie Peebles (dam of the sires Joe Downing and Jim Munroe), by the champion race horse Wagner, that defeated Grey Eagle many years ago. Flaxy's dam was Kit by Clark Chief (sire of Croxie 2:19%, Woodford Chief 2:22%, Kentucky Prince and 11 other sires of 75, and 26 dams of 38, proud of and if space permitted, the full summaries would appear in this article. In 1889 he started once, winning Kentucky Futurity and getting a record of 2:24. He paced that year as a two-year-old in 2:14, half in 1:02, and last quarter in 30 seconds, showing he was great from the start. In 1901 he started in twelve races on the Grand Circuit and won all but two in straight heats, and closed the year with a mark of 2:00, the greatest money winning pacer of the year. In 1902 he started in six $1,500 pacing events and won every one of these, losing one heat by accident, defeating all the crack side-wheelers of the season. His gameness, speed, intelligence and strong constitution always made him a favorite. He possesses to a remarkable degree that innate quality which manifests itself whenever called upon; it may be blood, it must must be the brain. It is as natural for him to pace fast and without friction as it is for a bird to fly or a fish to swim. The ad- mixture of the stout trotting blood of his sire and the sire of his dam, with that unknown quantity which must come from Flaxy's dam or Dolly Pomeroy, dam of his sire, reinforced by the blood of Alma Mater and Lizzie Peebles have given to the world this marvelous horse, one that has caused every patron of the light harness horse industry to awaken to the fact that he is a "King above Kings!" And as a sire he will found a family as great as the greatest. Following are the race summaries in which he appeared during his racing career, his average time for fifty-six heats being 2:08%, a per- formance never equaled by any other horse. Mr. Gatcomb will be pleased to send a tabulated pedigree of this horse, together with a detailed summary of his races, a description, terms of service, etc., to all who apply for same: Lexington, Ky„ October 13, 1S99, purse $1000, for two-year-olds — Audubon Boy, 1-1. Time 2:24%, 2:24. Mardin Russell and Nutlawn also started. Tiffin, Ohio, July 9, 1901, 2:24 pace, purse $1000 — Audubon Boy, 1-1-1. Time, 2:15%, 2:16% and 2:15%. Fred H. and Cricket also started. Cleveland, Ohio, July, 1901, 2:20 pace, purse $1200 — Audubon Boy, 1-1. Time, 2:10, 2:09%. Shadow Chimes, John H., Thornway, Pop., Lady Perkins, Mississippi f$1200 — Audubon Boy, 1-1. Time, 2:06% and 2:07. Fan- nie Dillard, Shadow Chimes, Hetty Q., Riley B. and George also started. Brighton Beach, August, 1902, 2:04 class pacing, purse $1500 — Audubon Boy, 1-1. Time, 2:06 and 2:05%. Fanny Dillard, Connor, Shadow Chimes and Indiana also started. Readville, Mass., August, 1902, 2:04 class pacing, purse $1500 — Audubon Boy. 1-1. Time, 2:03% and 2:03%. Dan R., Shadow Chimes, Royal R. Sheldon and Connor also started. Providence, R. I., August, 1902, 2:05 class pacing, purse $1500 — Audubon Boy, 1-1. Time, 2:04% and 2:04%. Fannie Dillard, Dariel, Fred S., Wedgewood, Riley B. and Royal R. Sheidon also started. Hartford, Conn., September, 1902, 2:04 class pacing, purse $1500 — Audubon. Boy, 1-1-1. Time, 2:05%, 2:05% and 2:06%. Fannie Dillard, Connor and Indiana also started. Syracuse, N. T., September 15, 1905, to beat 2:03% — Won, quarter, :31; half, 1:00%; three-quarters, 1:30; mile, 2:00%. Readville, Mass., September 22, 1905, to beat 2:00% — "Won. Quarter, :29; half, :57%; three-quarters, 1:27%; mile, 1:59%. Syracuse, N. Y., September 10, 190G, to beat 2:00% — Won. Quarter, :30%; half, 1:00; three-quarters, 1:29%; mile, 1:59%. Syracuse, N. Y.. September 13, 190C, to beat 2:00% — Won. Quarter, :30; half, 1:00; three-quarters, 1:30; mile, 2:00. Audubon Boy accomplished what no other horse ever did — paced miles twice in one week in two min- utes or better. BROWN HAL IN INNOCUOUS DESUETUDE. Bown Hal 2:12%, the recognized head of the great family of Tennessee pacers, is no longer a producer. He has gone into that state so admirably depicted by the only Grover Cleveland, of "innocuous desue- tude." He is twenty-eight years old. The great stallion is reported as showing his ad- vanced age plainly, and while he may live a year or two longer, it will cause no surprise if he he reported dead during the winter. Brown Hal is the greatest sire of extreme pacing speed, and the only one that has eleven 2:10 pacers to his credit. His list of honor is as follows: AUDUBON BOY FINISHING MILE IN 1:5914 AT READVILLE. including such performers as Martha Wilkes 2:08, W. H. G. 2:09%, Excell 2:10%, Majolica 2:15, Coral- loid 2:14%, etc.); second dam Nelly by Grey Den- mark. The blood lines in the pedigree of this marvelous pacer is such that the most thoughtful student of light harness horses can find much that is interesting. The combination of Wilkes, Black Hawk and thoroughbred is so nicely blended that one would naturally look for a remarkably handsome, game, strong limbed and determined horse, one that will not tire, and in Audubon Boy these qualities and traits will be found. His performances on the various mile tracks (some good and many bad) are quoted by horsemen, who are cognizant of the facts, as simply marvelous. He has paced in all kinds of climates, never missed his feed and has always been a true and consistent performer, and is the First and only horse whose entire racing career (fifty-six heats) average 2:08%. First and only horse at five years to pace twice in one day in 2:03%, winning race. First and only horse to pace in 2:00% first trial against time. First and only horse to pace in 1:59% second trial against time. First and only horse to pace to the half in 57% seconds. ^ First ana only horse to pace to the three-quarter pole in 1:27%. First and only horse to pace in 1:59% first trial, second year. First and only horse to pace again in 2:00 same week, same year. First and only horse to pace twice in 2:00 in one week. All of above without the aid of wind or dust shield n.nd all under unfavorable conditions, the most un- vorable of all being when he paced in 1:59%. This is not a complete record of all his victories. Audu- bon Boy's career is one that his owner may well feel King. Xava, Pure Gold, Sufreet and Teddy F. also started. Columbus, Ohio, July, 1901, 2:20 class pacing, purse $5000 — Audubon Boy, 4-1-1-1. Time, 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:09% and 2:07%. Capt. Brino, Star Pugh, Dick Lee, John H., Helen D., Shadow Chimes, Braden, Charlie Downing and Laura McCora also started. Buffalo, N. Y., August, 1901, 2:24 class pacing, purse $5000 — Shadow Chimes, 4-1-1-1; Audubon Boy, 1-2-2-4. Time, 2:07%, 2:07%, 2:09% and 2:07%. New Richmond, Star Pugh and Marden Queen also started. Glen Falls, N. Y., August, 1901, 2:18 class pacing, purse $1500 — Audubon Boy, 1-1-1. Time 2:09%, 2:10% and 2:13%. Cousin Madge, Lady Bayard and Lady Bennett also started. Readville, Mass., August, 1901, 2:24 class pacing, purse $5000 — Audubon Boy, 1-5-6-1-1. Time, 2:06%, 2:11, 2:10%, 2:08% and 2:09%. Shadow Chimes, Cinch, Dainty Queen, Louise G., Star Pugh, Rajah, Heloise. New Richmond. Amber, Sphinx, Go See and Terrace Queen also started. Providence, R. I., August, 1901, Park Brew 2:10 pac- ing, stake $10.000 — Audubon Boy, 1-1-1. Time, 2:08%. 2:06 and 2:06%. Sphinx S., Sophia, Daphne Dallas, John T., Diavolo, Star Pugh, Tom Calhoun, Fred S.. Wedgewood, ..ack Harding, Ambulator, Tomta F., Stacker Taylor, Emma M., Betonica, Pussy Willow and Cammie also started. Syracuse, N. Y., September, 1901, 2:23 class pacing, purse $3000 — Shadow Chimes, 1-2-2-1-1; Audubon Boy, -1-1-1-2-2. Time, 2:10%, 2:08%, 2:06%, 2:11% and 2:10%. Cinch and Tommy Mac also started. Evansville, Ind., September, 1901 — Audubon Boy, 1-1-1. Time, 2:11, 2:11 and 2:13%. Tertimen, Donna McGregor, International Queen, Possum and Rex S. Terre Haute, Ind., October, 1901 — Audubon Boy, 1-1-1. Time, 2:07%, 2:07 and 2:0614. Salem, Shadow Chimes, C. F. W., Dr. Monical, Milo G., Commutation, Frank McKinney, John H. and Tertimen also started. Lexington, Ky., October, 1901 — Audubon Boy, 1-1-1. Time, 2:06%, 2:07% and 2:08%. Dr. Monical, New Riehmonl, Tommy Mac, Frazier and Cambria Maid also started. Memphis, Tenn., October, 1901 — Audubon Boy, 1-1-1. Time, 2:06%, 2:24% and 2:00%. Dr. Monical, New Richmond and Tommy Mac also started. Cleveland, Ohio. July, 1902, 2:06 class pacing, purse $1500 — Audubon Boy, 1-4-1. Time, 2:05, 2:08% and 2:06. Shadow Chimes, Fannie Dillard, Dariel and George also started. Buffalo, N. Y., August, 1902, 2:06 class pacing, purse Star Pointer 1:59%, Hal Dillard 2:04%, Star Hal 2:04%, Hal Chaffin 2:05%, Elastic Pointer 2:06%, Hal Braden 2:07%, New Richmond 2:07%, Storm 2:08%, Brown Heels 2:09%, Laurel 2:09%, Silver Hal 2:10. Besides the above this stallion has sired twenty others with records of 2:10% to 2:15, and the dams of such noted performers as Rudy Kip 2:04%, Helena Duplex 2:08%, Carnot 2:08% and many others. He is represented in the standard list by seventy- seven performers, all of which, with one single ex- ception, are pacers. Long association with a distinct class of horses without experience outside of that class renders one incompetent to pass upon the merits of individuals in. another class; he is warped to opinion on the class with which he is familiar. Each class should! he judged by men having experience with that class. The largest and finest establishment of its kind in San Francisco is located at 528-530 Golden Gate avenue, and is known as the J. O'Kane Harness and Saddlery Store. The stock of fine harness and turf goods is unexcelled by any other house west of Chicago. Horse boots and racing specialties and: polo goods are made to order and kept in stock, be- sides these there is a complete and carefully selectedl stock of suit cases, hand bags, purses and high grade' leather novelties, which for variety and excellence is of the very best. The reputation this house has: held since it was established in 1855, fifty-one years; ago, is its best recommendation and all seekers after the very choicest goods in this line will find they will be suited. C. F. Morel is manager and thorough- ly understands how to cater to the public taste in. the selection of goods of the highest class. California's favorite hot w»ather drink is Jackson's Napa Soda. Saturday, December 29, THE I : U E EDBR AND S P O R T S M A X 11 THE MODERN THOROUGHBRED. IS HE ADVANCING OR DETERIORATING, IN A GENERAL WAY. We Have as Good Horses in America as They Have in England. But Not so Many of Them. General Conditions Noted. [By "Hidalso."] CHAPTER I. I began going to races with my grandfather, who was master of a cotton ship, trading between New York and New Orleans, when I was about eight years old. Those were the days of Verifier, Revenue, Fanny King and the great Peytona. who lowered (lie colors of Fashion. The Metairie course, now converted into a Confederate cemeteryi was al thai time the Mecca of all great lovers of the blood hoi le; ami its tutelar saints were seven great and worthy men, all of whom have long since crossed the shadowy river: Duncan F. Kenner of New Orleans, Thomas .J. Wells of Rapides Parish, William .I Minor ol Natchez, Miss,. Adam L. Bingaman of Natchez, Miss Thomas B. Goldsby of Mobile, Ala.. Balie Peyton of Gallatin. Tenn . Stephen M. Westmore of Baton Rouge, La. These men raced for sentiment and for reputa- tion of stock on all occasions. There was no such thing as bookmaking in those days, therefore, no sued thing as "making a big killing" in the betting ring. Along about 1852 Dr. Robert Underwood be gan the selling of auction pools in the rotunda ol the St. Charles Hotel, but this system of betting was five years in getting as far north as Louisville and eight in reaching Xew York. All the betting was done by word of mouth, among the larger bet- tors, which class included the cotton and sugar planters, while the small- -r litis in coin or currency, were posted in the hands of mutual frienas pending Mn result of a race. The great trainers of that period were as follows: A. W. Small for Col. A. L. Bingaman, S. C. Graves for Duncan F. Kenner, T, B. Patterson for Capt. W. .1. Minor. "Hark" (colored) for Gen. T. .1. Wells. Robert S. Wooding for Col. Balie Peyton. J. B. Pryor for Gen. Westmnre. Ansel Williams (colored) for T. B. Goldsby These men were very nearly matched in point of ability, although I always considered Mr. Pryor the best of the bunch, and old "Hark." who was one of General .Jeff Wells' slaves, about the foot of the class. Nothing can exemplify this better than what the late James L. Eoff, a topsawyer with harness horses, told a Mr. Monntjoy of Placerville. at Sac- ramento during the State Fair of IStlJ, That gentle man was talking about going East to buy a thoroimh bred stallion and asked Eoff's advice in the matter. "You know," said Wells, "that these Californians are a very peculiar people. They want to see a horse run before they will breed to him, no matter how well bred be may be. If American Eclipse was alive the California breeders would not breed to him, simply because they had not seen him race. You know. Mr. Eoff, that racing is one thing and breeding another, but you can't make the masses believe that." "Do you want to breed for speed or for bottom?" asked Eoff, and then he continued: "You know. thai horse owners are beginning to find out that there is no great amount of money to be won in long races. Most of the profit is in races of mile heats and two- mile heats, because the fields are larger and you can get your money bet to better advantage. You know that two races of four-mile heats will use up almost any horse that is not a Boston or a Fashion." "Well. I should prefer to own a horse that is a stayer," said Mr. Mountjoy, in a half hesitating way. "Then your course is a very plain one," replied Eoff. "All you have to do is to go to Xew Orleans and attend the races on the three-mile and the tour-mile days. You will probably see the same horses in each race, but that is not certain, There the five men there so nearly matched in point of ability — Ad. Small, Ben. Pryor. Jerome Edger, Seth Graves and Tom Patterson — that when you see a horse win those races (or either of them, for that matter) you are safe in buying the winner if be is anything of a good shaped horse. If he is not a true built horse, buy the one that ran second to him." 1 have gone out of my way f<> give expression to the opinion of a man now twenty years dead, a man of vile character, but of the highest ability as a trainer of harness horses. I believe in giving cor- rect estimates where I can and 1 know of no more accurate criterion that could have been given to a neophyte by a man whose experiences were as wide as the continent itself. Since that time, however, the character of American racing has changed more than it has in any other fair land of earth. The Oakland track, under management of Thomas H. Williams, gives the only annual four-mile run in the United States; and one of the only three in America that are at three miles. His imperious longitude evidently does not believe in "letting the old Huguenot fires go down." as Dr. John Irving would have said. The old four-mile trainers— Bobby Wooding. Milton Morrison, Jim Merritt. Bob O'Han- lon— are all laid to rest, and a dash of two miles is now called a long race. Over in Australia and Xew Zealand they have a race of three miles and two others above two miles at everv meeting held at Auckland. Sydney and Melbourne. In England they have the Alexander Plate and the Bentwick Memorial, both at three mil' France has her Prix de Gladiateur at three and one-halt miles and six ol vary- i two and three-quarter miles. All this. content ourselves with li ly all mi i hi -mi v, ii ii i ,ii ch we [1 tndard, When ii comes to exemplil ■ m -■ th old 1 exl i •in.--, tn ■ iass all ol hei -■■ In our galloping events wi auction i is and pari i ods of public betl ing, because the odd egulate i hi in elves— to und< ■■ red <<''> curity and § Ivi a over everything '<> the Hebrew bookmaker, who his stool and chalks up a I in which in- has from 40 t«> 65 per cent the best of ii The small bead ■ es, i he -■'■ t ked like the beak of a i- ulture and the generally wolfish appi his creature si hi warn anj bettor of sums in excess of $100 "i what in- ma • ■ d i ' "mortal 'iniir bookmaking was not enough, more than a ol these black-muzzled wolve have become the ownei ol horses, some ol which race In their hi the names of their rascally con- federates. To talk about banishing the books and bringin auct ion or nun uels Is ridicu- loui Thej will tell you that you have to i he winners in order to \\ in on pools or nop: and thai bookmaking is therefore the fairer method altoget her, becau e ■ at) pla for place and in ■■■'■ Moreover, the bookmakers an- in many instances holders of race track stock and could i compel their fellow shareholders to work in their behalf, if ii came to a question "i "the books must go " Finally, the igh for their privi- lege io defraj the expenses of purses and advertis ing, on seven days oul ol 'on; and. therefore, ail the moneys taken in al the gates of the track are rioar profit, or nearly so. Hence I see no was to abolish Hi'' bookmaking evil, The only way is to elecl officers for all t he racing ai social ii >ns that will license it and keep ii under wholesome control. Mr August Belmont, president of the Ami In'!.;., CHlb, which controls all the races in Xew York State, was the tiis! man to throw the harpoon into these hungry and conscienceless sharks. On a certain day at Coney island last June then several men who were not members of the Metropoli- tan Bookmaking Association, who obtain' the front row in the betting ring because a similar number of members of thai a isociation happened to he absent on that way. Mr. Cavanaugh, supt ri dent of the ring, was taken to task by the "Mots" for this, and replied thai one man's $100 pet was as good as another; and thai if they wished no non-members to get upon those front stools they should bring out a full attendance of their own membership. That night the "Mots hold a special meeting and adopted a resolution denouncing Cav- anaugh and calling upon Mr. Belmont to remove him. The next day Mr. Belmont informed Mr. Cav- anaugh thai no $i'in too was io be exacted then ' from any bookmaker; that all the bookies had to do was to pay their way into the track at $:j; and that any man could take a stool on the front row. whether he was a member of the Mots" or not. so long as he could satisfy Mr. Cavanaugh of his solvency. And thus was promulgated, for th'- flrsl time in American turf history, a total complete and abso- lute divorce of the judges' stand from the betting ring; and in the name of justice and decency, so may it become evei where, Bueno, ^.ugie — heap bully man! i see concessions made i<> bookmakers in America that would not be tolerated in England, France, Aus- tralia or Now Zealand for one moment. One of these is the allowance of twenty minutes for a new book when a horse is scratched at post time. A bookie that would ask for such a favor at Melbourne would be 'old to take up his little 20x30 platform ami go But hero the judges' stand protects the bookmakers by allowing the twentj minutes, in consequence of which the House of Bondage, whenever if gets a ed down for 20's to Is. contrives to get some old skate scratched at post time and then gets twenty minutes' time for a new book. I am in favor of allowing ii where a horse is 10 to I or loss, inn qoi where his price is longer, as i fail to see how the elimination of a long-shot can effect the rounding up ,,i a book [1 any play on the long- shot that i- to be scratched, he would not be at that price. (11 U'TER il. The Civil War. which was the gri I of all political and social condition; in A 1ca, an upheaval <>t racing a ■ it \<\ Ived from thai followed hi eracl ol mu keti al '■'■ i With the renaissance of the turf at Jerome Park. undei the direction of August Belmont, the elder, i -h racing at fractional distances Prioi to that pei iod a h< aid not run mile heats and run a second heat within tance of his first could easilj be boughl foi $300, if a mare or gelding; and foi allion. The famous broodmare Topaz, the dam of sn Cotton, I.odi, Areola and Wigwam, could stay four lM,i, ,, ,, dash but could not repeal within a dis- r;iI|l, ,,, n she was bred by the Kirkmans of Ala- bama, and John M. Clay got her for $350 (20,000 worth of horses from her. Now a horse like Whoa Rill. Roval Rogue or Cerro Santo ran be sold for $2,0*00; and I do : That $10, i begin to buy either Halifax. Shotgun or Lady ia. leaving Roseben entirely out of the question. The old style of heat racing at Jerome Park ended up about 1882, when Coney Island was first inaugu- rated a ig plant. Up to that time auction p00l£ and i mi ii Is had been the main methods of ig, although James Kelly, of Kelly & Bliss, had m a i i at Deacon" I - ashman just over, had done th ing at Saratoga. But there was no from dating mtil iii» Conej island track was in full and ii was announced that there would b< itlons nothing hut bet- ■ public. With thai movemenl the old '-a-: doomed, because a man i. i- covet and ■ I i 'mii id. by distributing oney into small parcels and sending each of bis comi all his money wit bout creating anythii in the marl i the now fan. tes in Hi" pi ; i all of now ■ I'-vii ; and upon the American ling public was fi ■ relentless ■ if ing blood in vn The ■ a booki a ing urge 'his Ii Kirs- aabling the owner of a good in gel iiis money on without creating any stir in the mail el Second Its equality, as it enables a man to get I al in! Of mOne) hot upon a la-o.ni.' which in- could not 'Io in an auction pool. iQuorry: What's tin- matter with mutuels at $j and $5 each Third. I's single anion \ man in buying auction pools has often to buy upon "the Held" and take in everal other horses that he does not fancy for betting on one that ho really does like. Luse bookmakers always iff after eacl - ■ toi a chi ..nee. whereai the auction pools never settled until 'ho close of the day. Fifth. Its liberality, as no commission is charged, a was the case with mutuels and auction pools where 3 in 5 per cent was charged. The poor ^ulls d slop io consider 'hat the percentage consists in the following rates of odds laid in the majority ol al Oakland and Ascot Park during the annual sea- sons ot nnd winter racing: Natural Odds. Percentage Odds. Stghl Plai e Show. Plai Show. :: i' % ■ ■■ l 1 to 2 ". 2 14 1', 5 -■ 4 to 5 in '• 1u i 2 15 7% 15 G 3 1'" in 5 20 8 4 25 6% J', 10 5 30 15 T& 30 VI 6 Ami in cases where six horses. or a less number an starters the dei - ' show nil ■ i. ater than the above. I know of pool-rooms even money to show on a io-to-1 shol unless there are six or more si.. Compared with iliis. the old 5 i»-i cent commission thai iii.i Tex" and myself used in charge upon aw tion pools was the very acme ot liberality. Hut Hi,- average racegoer never stops to study the ques- tion "i commission as contained in the odds. Up cannot see thai far into the millstone thai is grind- jub lance of his capital and taking Hi, i, ,11 on the grain in advance. Under the head of percentage odds, above given, I nave given the given ;it all our race tracks, and '-veil smaller rates for place and show are given by what are known as the Bi Id i I - where dollar hets aken. Even these conditions would be bad enough, but „!,,.,, the i in atiate vultun i bi come owners of the evil is intensified. Passing through a betting-ring, anywhere outside ot the New York you will hear men say. "Well, he's good enough to win to-day. but I'm afraid he isn'l D which means thai i oi the man in whose nam,- the horse runs 'doesn't like the price." but de- mauds longer odds before la- will allow his horse to win. Some an Eastern racing association ed a rule thai no I I mal ers should be al- lowed to mu or own horses. In a twinkling, a lot in-law cropped up oul "f the ground, and the horses ran in their names instead of the names of the actual owners. The same state of affairs pre- vails with reference to jockeys In England, but the enerall] connives to find a relative when he wains t,, buy a promising coll People sa^ to me, you are a pessimist — a chronic kickei Sou are trying to pull down our racing My answer is thai I consider it heller to pull ii down thai to stand idlj by and lei it rot down 1 have no war with individuals, for I know rchanl iker; and also would not resort to one-tenth illations that are daily indul by hundreds of mining promoters or in this city. -My war is upon a system and hods that it employs The h maker ito 'he ring, side by side with the biped sharks He has to do as thej do or he cannot do any business. He may say that "this hardly lair, but if I don't do else will. You look at the three Chicago tracks— Washington Park. Hawthorne and Harlem— and then ask your- self the question if those tracks would remain closed —and one ol them wholly dismantled— if the old method:- ol betting by mutuels and aui ,.,, kept up '"hi kmaking excluded? It io me that since l^7s we have taken over all the evil features "i th,. British turf and negl all of I it «-as not I I that drove Cellor, Adler and Filles out of v They were nol content with having their books on in the ring, but theii in it. where they had "snap" roulette THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN fSaturday, December 29, 1906 id faro boxes, at which no man could win a "thrown off" to him. That settled them. CHAPTER III. You hear so much said about English horses and their evident superiority over ours, but I don't be- lieve a word of it. My belief is that we have just as theirs, but not so many of them. Hermis in 1904 carried 133 pounds and won at a mile in 1:38, which is, weight properly considered, a bet- ter performance than Salvator's record of 1:35%, because Hermis not only carried a greater weight, but beat a good field of horses, whereas Salvator ran against time, with alternate pace-makers behind him. I believe Sysonby could Jiave carried at three old the same weight that Salvator carried at four; and that he would either have beaten or equaled the Salvatorian record. Moreover. I believe that, could it be proven, Hermis ran from twelve to fifteen yards over a mile in the Test Stakes at Coney Island, whereas Salvator, having no interfer- ence nor rivalry of any sort, merely covered the exact distance demanded by the terms of the match. Salvator owed his great requtation as much to good management as to any merit he may have possessed. That is a certainty. My own belief is that there were over one hundred horses at the Eastern tracks this year which could have beaten Ten Broeck's mile record, which was the one that Salvator lowered; and at least a half dozen at Seattle who could have tied the Ten Broeck figures. Ten Broeck was never a first-class horse, in my estimation. He was simply a watch-breaker and was beaten in races by Aristides, Parole, Vera Cruz, King Alfonso and. unless my memory is fear- fully at fault, by old Chesapeake, that died up north in the Powder River valley. He was a good e\ ponent of the Harkaway line, through imported Phae- ton: and should have been patronized more exten- sively than he was. for the sake of preserving a desirable line of Eclipse blood. I regard Ten Broeck as a desirable cross in any pedigree for that reason. Now then, as to Salvator's mile record. Here is the mile history of America: Year. Name. Time. 1847. Jim Bell, by Prank 1:46 1854. Lecomte, by Boston 1:45% 1S56. 'Prioress, by Sovereign 1:45 1861. Idlewild, by Lexington 1:44% 1S63. 'Mamnona, by Sovereign 1:44% 1864. 'Wagram, by Yorkshire 1:44 1866. 'Legal Tender, by Sovereign 1:43% 1568. Kadi, by Mahomet 1 : 43% 1569. **Herzog, by Vandal 1:43% 1871. 'Enquirer, by Leamington 1:43 1S72. 'Alarm, by Eclipse 1:42% 1873. 'Joe Daniels, by Australian 1:42 'Bred in England. "Tied by Pompey Payne and Versailles. In 1S74 no less than five horses ran miles between 1:41 and 1:42 and in 1S76 two horses, whose names I have now forgotten, ran miles in -:40%, against which Ten Broeck started in 1879. Go back to Eng- land and you will find that Inheritor, by Lottery, as long back as 1S35, ran a mile in 1:36 with 108 pounds up: and that Gin, by Orlando in 1S57 covered a mile in 1:36% with 106. In 1836 Bay Middleton was tried to beat two stable companions and with 122 pounds (5 pounds more than they then carried in a Derby or St. Leger) ran a mile in 1:35%. It is well known that the son of Cobweb and Sultan was in a class by himself so far as Derby winners went, for the ablest of the English trainers ranked him fifth above Plenipotentiary, seventh above Priam, tenth above Glencoe or Touchstone, and from fifteen to eighteenth above all such horses as Chorister, Mar- grave, St. Giles, Rockingham and Spaniel, all of whom won either a Derby or a St. Leger. But the Bay Middleton story was extensively pooh-poohed by the New York Spirit of the Times, first by Mr. Porter and then by George Wilkes, the latter of whom barely knew which end of a horse went first and was wholly dependent upon Chas. J. Foster for the statements made in the racing department of his paper. Now that Salvator has equalled the Bay Middleton figures (and Bay Middleton was never beaten in his only six starts) the 1:35% story must be accepted as a positive fact. Salvator was a good deal away from an unbeaten horse. Both Proctor Knott and Faverdale beat him in the Junior Cham- pion at Long Branch and Proctor again defeated him in the first Futurity ever run. At three Long- street beat him once and was beaten by him twice, a very disgraceful race for the Lorillard Stakes, as Haggin started a leather-flapper named Kern which bumped Longstreet out of the race at the very start. A proper-minded judge would not only have disqualified Kern, but Salvator as well, for the horses were coupled in the betting. Hence I repeat, I consider Salvator a very lucky horse for, at five years old, Longstreet won more races than Salvator ever won in his life! And the same is true of Hin- doo. When I was over in France in 1901, I was shown a chestnut horse called Mauvezin, by Reuil out of Modest Martha, being from the male line of Bird- catcher through Oxford and Sterling. Reuil. the sire of Mauvezin, was by Energy, and Reuil, it should be remembered, was the sire of Presto II, the only horse that defeated Pretty Polly at three years old. Tod Sloan assured me that Mauvezin had covered a mile in 1:33% with 139 pounds up and that he be- lieved Mauvezin could beat any horse in America at that, distance and give him twenty pounds. Now then, the records of the English turf show that Caiman, bred by Pierre Lorillard at Rancocas, cov- ered a mile at Lingfield, where the course is all down-hill for the last mile, in 1:33. Lingfield was never regarded as a first-class course and the top- sawyer horses seldom go there. Caiman was pur- chased in 1903 by my good old friend Sir William McCulloch of Ararat in Australia, and is now doing stud duty on the daughters of Eiridspord, who won the Epsom Grand Prize in 1888. Caiman, it must also be recollected, was the only horse that ever defeated Flying Fox — in the Middle Park Plate, 1898. I therefore have no hesitation in saying that we have as good horses as they have in England or France, but they have more of them than we do. The Eng- lish breeders have always spoken of French horses in a patronizing sort of way, like the British globe- trotter who pronounced the great cataract of Yosem- ite to be " 'Ighly respectable for a new kedntry, you know." The real truth is that since 1855, the Ascot Gold Cup, the most coveted of all English racing prizes, for the all-age division, has been won six times by French horses, the first being the peerless Gladiateur, who was not far from being as good a horse as Ormonde. He won with bigger weights than Ormonde ever carried but, like other heroes of whom I have heard, he suffered occasional de- feats. That Holacauste led around Tottenham cor- ner with the great Flying Fox in second place. I never doubted for a moment. Emboldened By the success of his mare Ginette, Charley Henshall has gone to France to buy some more Parleyvous horses and, if he gets as good ones as I saw there, he is certainly on the right track. CHAPTER IV. Now, -you will ask, what, what is the thorough- bred horse good for? My answer is. that he is the best roadster in the world for an all-day drive. He may not go as fast — indeed, he cannot possibly — as your Hambletonian or your Sultan horse for the first fifteen or twenty miles, but, after that, he is master of the situation. The veteran Charles Mar- vin told me that, when he first came to Palo Alto, Senator Stanford gave him a team for his own driv- ing, consisting of a mare by Piedmont 2:17 and a gelding by Don Victor, a thoroughbred brother to Owen Dale and Miami. Charley had asthma pretty badly and when he got a hard attack of it, he had to go up to Mount Hamilton and be gone two days and nights. "When I left home," said Charley, "and, in fact, all the way through San Jose and so along to the foot of the mountain, the mare seemed to be carrying the sorrel colt along with her, but just as soon as we began to climb the grade, he had the forward side of the neckyoke and kept it to the end blood of Maine and the thoroughbreds Denmark and Red Eye. Read the pedigree of Harrison Chief and you will see that these are the cardinal elments in him; and some of Harrison Chief's sons and daugh- ters have sold for as high as $1200 in New York to men who believe in the use of the saddle to pre- serve health. Ben Holladay finding that his three thoroughbred stallions, Ophir, Trovatore and Lex- ington Jr., could not get good racehorses, took their sons and gelded them for use in his overland stages; and they wore out all the horses of other breeding that were worked alongside of them. As for cavalry horses, the thoroughbred sire is the only proper stallion. For the first three years of the Civil War, the Northern troops were defeated in every single cavalry engagement they had. And why: Simply because the Southern troops were not only better riders but were a good deal better mount- ed, all their horses being bred from thoroughbred sires and, in many instances, from mares of high pedigree. General Frank Cheatham, whom I knew in Stockton in 1855, rode Allendorf. whose mile in 1:44% was the fastest run at New Orleans between 1859 and 1869. Kirby Smith rode a black horse called Honest Iago by Othello, a very worthy son of imported Leviathan. My word for it, a well- made thoroughbred stallion is desirable on any trot- ting farm as a broodmare sire. The most stylish harness horse in Southern California to-day Is Bois d'Arc, by Conifer, a horse that could not be register- ed because his dam was running-bred. ALBERT Mc BY McKINNEY 2:11^. ALBERT Mc BY McKINNEY 2:111/$ of the trip." Prince, the first horse ever to trot ten miles inside of a half-hour, was nearly thorough- bred, being by Wagner, winner of the $20,000 Post Stake at Louisville in 1839; and his dam was by Woodpecker, sire of Grey Eagle, who ran second to Wagner in that race. Princess, the first horse to pull a wagon ten miles inside a half-hour, and subsequently the dam of Happy Medium, was always given as by a Canadian thoroughbred stallion named Michael Reaker, while she was on the turf.. After she had retired to the stud, it was suddenly discov- ered that she was by Andrus' Hambletonian. Awful, the first horse ever to trot below 2:35 was by Amer- ican Boy, the sire of Williamson's Belmont, and it was a male-line descendant of this American Boy, called Venture, that was the only thoroughbred stal- lion ever to enter the 2:30 list. Mind now, I do not say breed your trotters from thoroughbred sires, for I want trotting bred sires, but I do want thorough- bred blood in my mares, not closer up than the third generation. As to the five-gaited saddle-horse, bred in Ken- tucky and found nowhere else. I can only say that if you have never ridden one, you have certainly missed a treat. And what is the Kentucky saddle- horse, you will ask? Simply a combination of the Canadian pacer Pilot (found in the pedigrees of Nutwood 2:18 and Maud S. 2:08%) with the Morgan Albert Mc at three years old is a handsome and perfect proportioned dark bay stallion, 15.3 hands, very blood-like in appearance, has a fine intelligent head, good neck set on the best of shoulders, round, smooth body and hips, very best of clean hard legs and feet, powerful hocks and stifles, in fact, every- thing that constitutes a perfect horse. He is by the mighty McKinney 2:11%, the world's greatest sire of extreme race horse speed. His dam is Alberta 2:25 by Altoona, the sire of May B. 2:13%, world's record on ice track. Alio -2:22%, Allorita 2:22% and Flora G. 2:25, by Almont 33; second dam Gipsy, by Erwin Davis, the sire of Carrie F. 2:27%, Ed 2:26 and the dam of Florence R. 2:26%, by Skenandoah out of Lost Diamond, by Hambletonian: third dam Maggie by Goldenato, son of Kentucky Hunter; fourth dam by Goldfinder by Glencoe. With limited training he has shown 2:30 speed and will surely develop into a very fast horse. He is a full brother to the very fast four-year-old Berta Mc (triall 2:17% to cart. By the way. this mare will be properly trained and raced this coming season, and given every chance to prove to the world the great trotter she is. All the training this filly has ever had has been given her by her owner, who has had very little experi- ence with trotters; in fact, this gentleman has never hitched her to anything lighter than a cart, and to those who have seen her trot in 2:17%, conditions and all con- sidered, the feat was re- markable. Alberta has had but two foals, Berta Mc being her first. It is dem- onstrated to a certainty that the Alberta-McKin- ney cross is productive of a high rate of speed and good conformation as well. Alberta was much faster than her record, as she showed a trial mile in 2:20 and quarters in 33 seconds. Gipsy, the dam of Alberta, showed a 2:25 gait, and out of her four foals broken two of them showed a high rate of speed. One of these was a bay gelding, called Didi, that trotted a trial mile in 2:28, and was sold to a gentleman for a long price, going to the Islands. All of Gipsy's colts have shown speed and are good looking. Parties looking for a stallion to mate their mares with should not overlook this grand young horse, for in ' him they will find ultra-fasbiouable blood lilies and perfect conformation. DEL MONTE IN THE WINTER The most delightful outing during this season of the year can be had by taking advantage of the greatly reduced railroad rates and spending a few days at Del Monte. There is shooting, fishing, golf, tennis, swimming, automobiling and driving. What- ever you enjoy in the way of outdoor sports is pro- vided at Del Monte. The sea air, the fragrant odor of the pines, the beautiful Monterey bay and last but not least, the elegant cuisine at this famous hotel are things that one can thoroughly enjoy. A person really cannot say he knows California unless he has spent a few days at Del Monte during the winter months. Drink Jackson's Napa Soda. -It means health. Saturday, December 29, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 13 SUISUN STOCK FARM. Home of Demonio 2:11' 4 and a Galaxy of Well Bred Mares. ■i A little over eight years ago in company with Rev. Father Win. McKinnon. the beloved priest who passed away in far off Manila in 1904, I visited the Oakwood Park Stock Farm and inspected the horses there. Among them was a bay colt that struck our fancy; it was by Chas. Derby 2:20 out of Bertha by Alcantara and was therefore a brother to Wm. Murray's chestnut stallion Diablo, that had earned a record of 2:09% on the Woodland race track in 1893 and was considered the purest gaited, gamest and fastest horse bred in California up to that time. Some months after our visit I was pleased to hear that the reverend gentleman had purchased the colt and in compliance with his request the stallion was named Demonio. Very little was done with him, however. He was kept on Mr. Alex. Brown's stock farm at Walnut Grove for a few years and finally was purchased by the Hon. Benj. F. Rush and J. W. I hi ili: of Suisun. They had only a few mares then, but at the closing out sale of the brood mares of the San Mateo Stock Farm they purchased several and these and a few out- side mares are all they have bred to this horse. While at Sacramento last week I saw several of De- monio's colts at work and so impressed was I with their excellence that T de- termined to see him on his own parade ground in Suisii'i. and. alighting from Hi'' train at the depot at that place, I found that I was in the midst of a ■ circle of horsemen whom I might say were "De- monioized," and on stat- ing my mission was invited to visit the Suisun Stock Farm. To go by the road would occupy too much time, so Messrs. H. B. Muzzy, Senator Rush, Lewis Pierce, Dr. T. J. Sul- livan (the well known vet- erinarian of Solano Co.), J. Wagner and M. R. Reams, the trainer, as shipmates, we started in the "Princess Irene." a 32- horse power gasoline launch — the best in the county — owned by Capt. Muzzy, and down the slough to- ward the landing we proceeded at fifteen-knot speed. Buggies were in waiting and over the rolling hills we were driven while thousands of wild geese, alarmed at our approach, made the air "musical" as they slowly flew overhead, far out of range. It was a sight I shall always remember, and, for the in. mi. .nt, I forgot my errand as I watched these northern visitors cleaving the air with their wings, while their "honk! honk!" chorus seemed to grow stronger instead of weaker as they flew across the big valley. The road was a circuitous one. and coming around the base of a hill a big barn suddenly loomed up before us. This was Demonio's home. Mr. Haile led him out and his resemblance to Alcantara, the sire of Bertha, his dam, was as striking as it was remarkable. In color he is a beautiful rich dark bay, without white; stands 15.2 and weighs about II mi He has a beautiful head, neck and ears, ex- cellent shoulders, round barrel, very close coupled, and heavy hind quarters; his forearm and gaskins are large and muscular, while his legs, for his size, are larger boned than those of Diablo, his brother. His disposition is perfect and as Mr. Haile jumped on his back he acted as if it was an honor to be thus favored. Demonio has about ten yearlings and twelve weanlings on the 3000-acre farm, and a more uniform lot in color and shape or a better limbed collection of youngsters cannot be found in Cali- fornia or anywhere else to-day. Mr. Haile led them in to the paddock and a careful inspection failed to discover a structural weakness anywhere. These miles of rolling hills and valleys where the richest of grasses and alfllleria grow accounts in a large measure for their good healthy appearance, and, if there were any inherited weaknesses they would goon be manifested in these youngsters that have so mueh uneven ground to run and play over. Demonio earned his race record of 2: 11% when he was very sick. In his workouts, prior to the race he had paced miles in 2:05 and 2:06. It has always been a regrettable fact that he had to be thrown out of training on account of this sickness just when he was ready to demonstrate that he could set a mark so low. But, that is the fate of many a horse, and Demonio was no exception. His pedigree is well known to many of our readers, nevertheless, it is so rich in speed lines it should be committed to memory by all who own horses in this country. His sire. V'has. Derby earned his record of 2:20 in the sixth heat of a hard fought race; he is the greatest speed producing son of Steinway 2:25%. having six in the 2:10 list and five in the 2:15 list and twenty-eight in the 2:30 list. Chas. Derby was out of the greatest producing daughter of Elec- tioneer. Katv G. (dam of Klatawah 2:05% as a three-year-old, Welladay 2:14. Chas. Derby 2:20, H. R. Covey 2:25, Sunlight 2:25, Steineer 2:29%, Sar- away, a sire, and Carrie Malone, a producer of speed). Stetawaj held the three-year-old champion record and is the greatest speed produc- ing son of Strathxnore, one "i llambletonian's best sons. Steinway was oui of V.bbi is Ubion's great- est daughter. Electi tei (sire ol Katy G.) is the greatest of Hambletonian's sons a pei d, and he was out of Green Mountain Maid (d nine 2:3u performers), Harn '!:| esl pro. ducing daughter, Bertha, the d; if I >■ , holds the world's record as a producer of speed, having four in the 2:10 list, viz: Dun Derb) 2:04%, Owyho 2:07%, Derbertha 2:07%, Diablo 2:09% and In monio 2:11%, Elf 2:12, Ed. Lafferty 2:16, Arner 2:16, Jay Eff Bee Hi 2:26%, besides the dam of two in 2:30, and she was Alcantara's most famous daugh ter, and her dam Barcena was tin- dam also of Bay ard Wilkes I': 11%. a gnat sire, ami Alaric. a sin- Barcena was out of Blandina, the dam of six pin ducing sons, including Rene and Swigert, and she was out of the Burcb mare (dam of 2 in 2:30). So it can be seen that whenever a Demonio makes its appearance if it has a dam that has any breeding of eight in 2:30) by Geo. Wilkes 2:22, ( Airlie's dam was Mamie Comet 2:23% by Nu 2:1S%. May NorriS by Norris 2:22%. dam Idlemay 2:27':. by Electioneer; sec i dam Ma Wild May 2:30, Idlemaj 2:27% and dam of 2:16%) bj Wildidle; third dam Wildfl (dam of two and Wildnut, sire of elevi Blectioi : fourth dam Mayflower 2;:;"' Manzanita Wildflower 2:21. ami the 'inn ol Ansel 2:20% and mm others in the list. Oakwood (dam of Telephone 2:24%) bj Bob U W I; ecoi -.•■; i by James Munroe, son "< Naubuc. Olita i, Brad iuI of Corrolkrw Wood by W lmil 2: 10. anil several others. All of these brood inn and allies are in '.r.ii. i,i condition and Mr : ■ ■ i this pari of this big Stock farm, pays indivb! tentio heir i ter horses thai will ail every requirement should aol o1 ly br.d she. His service tee for l!l"7 will be $40. Excellent pasturage at %:', per month. -—^ DEMONIO 2:111/4. it has a right by inheritance to be fast. His full brother, Diablo 2:09%. is the sire of six 2:10 per- formers but he is seven years older and has been bred to scores upon scores of good mares. Never- theless, giving Diablo the credit of being one of the best sfVes in California, who will have the cour- age to predict that Demonio will not in the next six years (if he gets an average of thirty mares a year) have as many performers to his credit as his illustrious brother? There were two sales of young- sters by Demonio held in Suisun and without excep- tion every one sold has proven worthy of being de- veloped for speed. One, a two-year-old, at Sacra- mento, out of May Norris, could not be bought for $5000; others are held by their proud owners at prices ranging from $450 to $3000. and are refusing offers. Demonio has to his credit Mona Wilkes 2:11. winner of the pacing division of the Breeders' Stakes at Santa Rosa, Miss Winn 2:12%. and Me- monia 2:14%, winner of second money in the same stake, and Suisun 2:20%, all three-year-olds! These are the only ones that have been trained. The brood mares on the farm were selected for their individuality as well as their breeding; so far it has proven a happy combination. Hanora. a black mare by Oro Wilkes 2:11. dam Hannah Idam of Olgo 2:29% by Le Grande; second dam Hannah Price (dam of Lesa Wilkes 2:09, and four others in the list and the dams of seven), by Arthurton. Laura H. (dam of Miss Winn 2:12%) by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%; second dam Rosebud by Fallis 2:23. Sable Dew by Sable Wilkes 2:18; dam Mollie Drew 2:27 Idam of Allanah 2:14 and grandam of Freedom 2:27%, the champion yearling, and Laura Wilkes 2:29%). Sis by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%. dam Cor- rollow Wood bj Woodnut 2:16% second dam Cor- rollow (dam of Ben. F. 2:07%) by Steinway 2:25%; third dam Lady Winkler by Signal. Mamie Comet 2:23% (dam of Comet Wilkes 2:21 and Macleay 2:22%). by Nutwood 2:lf%. Rosebud by Fallis 2:23, dam Juno (dam of Como 2:26%) by Pat Mal- lov; grandam Boston Maid by Ethan Allen 2:25. Elorita by Alban 2:24. dam Emma R. 2:2s b Electioneer; second dam Emma Robson (dam of Rowena 2:19%. and three others in the list and grandam of Rowellan 2:15% and Emir Artus 2:2:;:;4 i by Woodburn. son of Lexington. Nellie T. by Dawn 2:18%, dam Mercedes (thoroughbred) by imported Young Prince, etc. Eva (dam of Sabina 2:15% and Ravenscroft 2:10) by Le Grande, dam Eve (sister to dam of Arthur Wilkes 2:28%, sir,- of Wayland W. 2:12%, Welcome 2:10%. etc.) by Arthurton. Min- erva "l sister to Jean Wilkes 2:21% and Roselle R. 2:21%) by Guy Wilkes 2:15%. dam Rosa Lee by Sultan 2:24. Yarrow by Como 2:26%, son of Elmo 2:27, dam Flora by American Boy Jr. Mamie Airlie by Priuce Airlie. by Guy Wilkes 2:15%. out of Chantilly Idam of Chanty 2:13%, Cascade 2:14% and Cantata 2:21%) by Nutwood 2:18%; second dam Crepon (dam of seven in 2:30) by Princeps; third dam Crape Lisse (dam of three and grandam WAYLAND W. 2:12',2. Sire of Bolivar 2:00%, the Great Money Winning Pacer. "Opportunities make sires!" was the rema I horseman made one day as he glanced across the big pasture field at Palo Alto where over 200 brood mares and their funis were feeding. When one ei a stallion like Wayland W. 2:l2'_. relegated [0 ■• section of country where only a tew half bred mares are located and from whence in- is ta imilar section the following season and then changed again ami bred to a few mares i"i- years thereafter, the truth of the above remark becomes apparent Arthur Wilkes 2:28%. his sire, was taken tn Chico and kepi there, but Mr. L. 11. Mcintosh, bis owner, bad a few good mares, the best of them being Lettie by Wayland Forrest and mated with inn he produced besides Wavland W. 2:12% the handsome stallion Welcome 2;in% and Timothy I!. 2:29%, but Way- land W never was bred to a man- that produced two in ib" list, nevertheless, he sired Bolivar, the fastest pacer that was ever bred in California: a gelding that came within three-quarters of a second of be- ing a two-minute pacer. The year be'fore Bolivar was the leading pacing money winner on the circuit. Wayland W. is also the sire of Nellie R. 2:10. Arthur W. 2:11%, Morosco 2:12, John A. 2:12%. Forrest W. 2:14%. Leland W. 2:16, AI Sandy 2:19%, Maud Sears 2:21 and Bonita Wilkes 2:26%. all campaign- ers and all are race winners, there are no time record or tin cup performers among them. With but few exceptions these are out of mares of unknown breed- ing. No one can claim that he ever had a good op- portunity in any locality. Arthur Wilkes 2:2S%. his sire, was by Guy Wilkes 2:15% out of Gracie by Arthurton (sire of seven in the 2:30 list and the il - of Lesa Wilkes 2:09. Stamboulel 2:10%, EI- lert 2:11. Hazel Wilkes 2:11%. etc.); second dam Old Lady by David Hill Jr.; third dam by William son's Belmont, the thoroughbred whose blood is found in so many famous trotters and pacers. Lettie by Wayland Forrest was brought here by the late Dr. M. W. Hicks, who sold her to Mr. L. H. Mcintosh of Chico, in whose possession, when bred to Singleton, she produced Maud Sin 2:28% idam of Silver Ring 2:14). and when bred to Arthur Wilkes produced the three above men tinned. Wayland Forrest, her sire, was by Edwin Forrest (sire of the grandam of Xancy Hanks 2:04, Lockheart 2:09%, etc.). out of a mare by Sir Charles (thoroughbred). Mary, the dam of Lettie. was one of the greatest brood mares brought across the plains: she was by Flaxtail (he by Bull Pup. son of Old Pilot, sire of Pilot Jr.. and great broodmare in Clifton Pilot, etc.). out of a daughter of Bright Eyes, son of Boanerges (thoroughbred). Mary had a record of 2:45. but trotted a trial mile in 2:25 on the Sacramento track. She is the dam of Apex 2:26, Lettie (dam of four in 2:30), Grace (dam of Daedal i,,n 2:i)S%. Creole 2:15 (sire of Javelin 2:08%), Sterling (sire of five in 2:3.0), Gazelle (grandam of Kelly Briggs 2:08 and Ripple (grandam of Sir Al- 1:0 ' \. -route 2:15%. the fastest two-year- old of 1906. winner of the pacing division of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity, traces twice to Flaxtail mi the maternal side, and Gratt 2:02%, Bolivar's most prominent contender on the Eastern Circuit this year traces to this horse also. Wayland W. 22516. trotting record 2:12%. is a re- markably handsome dark bay staL.on. 16 hands high and weighs about 1200 pounds. Is perfect in con- formation, absolutely sound, strong and stylish; in fact, he is a type of the ideal trotting horse. In his races he proved his gameness, for in eight starts he won six and was twice second, defeating such horses as Boodle. Altao. Shylock, Lucy 11., lago and ill i.i tiers in his class during his racing season. His disposition is excellent. He is remarkably intelli- gent and a sure foal getter. All his colts, without exception, show speed and quality. As a sire with very limited opportunities he has shown that he money winners as well as the finest kind of road horses from all kinds of mares. W. C. Herman has this horse at Santa Rosa, where he will make the season of 19nT at $4u. Mr. Helman has 100 acres of the best valley pasture land near Santa Rosa: it is fenced, dividing it into several fields and mares sinn to be bred to Wayland W. will receive bis ner- sonal attention. Mares with foals are from those that have none. No gelding on the place. Pasture is $3 per monti charge will be made if fed hay. 14 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December I '.Ml' NUTWOOD WILKES 2:16^2. The Greatest Sire of Fast Horses on the Pacific Coast Nutwood as a sire of brood mares stands higher in the estimation of trotting horse breeders than any other sire. He was in California for several years and earned his record of 2:1S% on the Stock- ton race track November 27. 1S79. He became the fashionable sire and every one who owned a mare that bad shown speed, either pacing or trotting, be- lieved they could never be satisfied unless they bred her to this half brother to Maud S.. who held the champion record at that time of 2:11%. From these mares — all owned by small breeders — have descended some of the greatest trotters that ever appeared on our race tracks. To Electioneer, Guy Wilkes 2:15%. Director 2:17. Steinway 2:25%. Dexter Prince and their sons, these Nutwood mares proved of inestim- able value as producers, and one mare, Lida W., after raising five foals was placed in training and got a record of 2:1S%. This mare Lida W. was a dead game pacer, and was bought by Mr. Martin Carter of Irvington. Alameda county, from Mr. William Wilson of Sau Jose, who had used her dam Belle as a buggy mare for years. This mare Belle was known as the "Queen of the Almaden Road," and was sired by Geo. M. Patchen Jr. 2:27, one of the best horses ever brought to California. His blood is also found in many of our most famous trotters and pacers. He was a large stallion and as game as ever was entered in a race and one of the first horses handled by Mr. Budd Doble. who drove bim in a winning race for four-year-olds at the Mount Holly fair. New Jersey. Belle's dam was a famous race mare called Rebel Daughter by Williamson's Belmont, the greatest thoroughbred stallion appear- ing as a foundation sire for champions that ever lived. Mr. Carter always had a "weakness" for good light harness horses and when he saw Guy Wilkes in his three-year-old form he asked John A. Gold- smith, who had him in charge, about his chances as a trotter. The latter replied: "I have driven him in 2:40 and think he will make a very fast horse." Mr. Carter forthwith sent Lida W. to tbis young horse, she being the first Nutwood mare bred to him. The result of this union was the chestnut colt called Nut- wood Wilkes, who won a record of 2:20% as a three- year-old and lowered it to 2:16% at Petaluma in 1896. He defeated in this race such trotters as Mamie Griffin 2:12, Clay S. 2:13% and Stella 2:15. Mr. Carter and his brother were conducting the largest car building business on the Pacific Coast at Newark at this time, the shops were about five miles from Irvington, where Mr. Carter had pur- chased a 440-acre tract of beautiful land, erected box stalls and made small paddocks with a view to breeding and developing trotting horses in connection with the breeding of heavy Normans. His imported Norman stallion Marsabi, being a great favorite among the farmers and horse breeders of this por- tion of the Santa Clara valley. Mr. Carter pur- chased mares at high prices and never turned one aside if her breeding and conformation pleased him. consequently, in a few years he had quite a number gathered. He had purchased another Nutwood stal- lion called California Nutwood and bred several of these mares to him and got a number of very saleable horses. Trotting horse information was sought by this breeder from every source, and his powers of observation and keen insight into the quali- ties of all trotting horse families enabled him to avoid falling into the error of stocking his farm with a class of horses which would take thousands of dol- lars and years of worry to make successful. With the same thoroughness and attention to detail which carried him to the topmost round of the ladder of success in his business, he followed the careers of all the fashionable trotters of the day, and no one can deny that, as a patron of every well bred horse that had merit as a sire, or as a campaigner, he stands alone. Jealousy never caused him to be wedded to his opinion of his great horse Nutwood Wilkes. A glance through the pedigrees of all the horses he has bred and reared during the past nine- teen years will prove this. In his paddocks are mares by McKinney 2:11%, sons of Electioneer, Zombro 2:11, Stam B. 2:11%, Kinney Lou 2:07%, Zolock 2:05%. Bonnie Direct 2:05%. Chas. Derbv 2:20. Bon- nie McK. (trial 2:1S). Searchlight 2:03%,' Star Point- er 1:59%, Monbells 2:23%, Altivo 2:1S%, California Nutwood, Steinway 2:25%, Directum II. (trial 2:16), Director 2:17, etc., and these mares are out of Nut- wood Wilkes mares or, excepting the really young ones, are bred to this great sire. Time has proven that Nutwood Wilkes' daughters, when bred to any of the descendants of Hambletonian 10 and their produce trained, without exception, got low records. What other sire in California does this, or has ever done so? Guy Wilkes 2:15%, the sire of Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%. sired 90 in the 2:30 list, including such game campaigners as Fred Kohl 2:07%; Hulda 2:08%, Seymour Wilkes 2:0S%, Lesa Wilkes 2:09, etc. He was by Geo. Wilkes 2:22 out of Lady Bunker (dam of El Mahdi 2:25%. sire of 9; William L., sire of Axtell 2:12, etc.: Declaration, sire of 11, and Welcome Bunker (dam of King Direct 2:05% and Cherry Lass 2:03%) by Mambrino Patchen 5S, second dam Ladv Dunn (dam of Joe Bunker 2:19%, etc.) by American Star. He represented the famous Wilkes-Mambrino Patchen cross, the blood that is as fashionable an ! as much in demand to-day as it was twenty years ago. We find it gave us Alcyone 2:23. Alcantara 2:27. Baron Wilkes 2:1S, Patchen Wilkes 2:29%, Simmons 2:2S. and Wilkes Boy 2:24%. He was a faster horse than any of these stallions. With s.ich a grandly bred sire and game trotter as Guy Wilkes and such a nervy, untiring and level headed mare as Lida W. the foal could not help being great. For his age, Nutwood Wilkes surpasses all sons of Guy \\'il];es and has more trotters to his credit than any other. Nutwood Wilkes' Roll of Honor For 1906. New Performers. Mamie Redmond 2: 19% Lady Caretta 2:20% Azmoorie (3) pacer 2:20% Crespiana, pacer 2:22% Lila H.. pacer 2:22% Prof. Heald (3) 2:24% (Winner Stanford Stake.) Ollie B 2:26% Hagar Wilkes 2:29% Chestnut Tom. 2:30 to 2:17% Sired by Son. Louise Carter (3 1 by Chestnut Tom 2:24 Produced by Daughters. Aerolite (2), pacer 2:15% i Winner Breeders' Futurity and fastest two-vear- old of 1906.) Tbelma 2:19% Miss Georgie 2: 10% to 2:08% Lady Mowi-j 2:12% to 2:09% Lida W. 2:18%, dam of Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, produced: Lida Carter 1 3 1 2:20 (Winner second money in Breeders' Futurity.) A four-year-old pacing colt by Nutwood Wilkes, dam by Patron, was driven a mile in 2:09% in a work-out by W. G. Durfee at Los Angeles this year. a mare by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%: second dam by Direct Line (son of Director 2:17, dam Lida W. 2:18%): third dam by California Nutwood; fourth dam Lew G. (dam of Bob Ingersoll 2:14%) by Al- bert W. 2:20: fifth dam by San Bruno. Bay filly bv Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, dam Maggie C. (dam of Verona 2:1S% and Central Girl 2:22% I by California Nutwood; second dam Mame by Grand Moor (son of The Moor and Kate Tabor by Mam- brino Patchen). Bav filly by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, dam Record Searcher (trial 2:20) by Searchlight 2:03%: second dam Zeta Carter (dam of Chestnut Tom 2:17%) by- Director 2:17; third dam Lida W. 2:18% by Xut- wood 2:1S%; fourth dam Belle by Geo. M. Patchen Jr. 2:27: fifth dam Rebel Daughter by Williamson's Belmont. This is the only pacer in the quartette and she moves as frictionless as Lida W. or Searchlight. The yearlings were being driven on the half mile track, and sitting by the fence we watched them one by one. The first was a dark chestnut, and the best shaped son of the great Kinney Lou 2:07% I have seen this year. He is out of Queen C. 2:28% by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%; second dam Queen by Ven- ture 2:27%. He is a trotter, if Budd Doble sees him. I think he will be a member of this great driver's string. A colt by Directum II. (he by Directum 2:05%, out of Little Witch 2:27 by Director 2:17) out of Mu- riel P. (sister to Bob Ingersoll 2:14%) by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%: second dam Lew G. by Albert W. 2:20; third dam by San Bruno, he oy Sportsman, a son of Easton's David Hill. A fine yearling colt by Searchlight 2:03%, out of Lida W. 2:1S%. dam of Nutwood Wilkes 2:16% (sire of 40 in 2:30). Direct Line (sire of Merian Maid NUTWOOD WILKES 2:16' 2 These. I esides the other champions. John A. McKerron 2:04%. the fastest trotting stallion of the Wilkes tribe; North Star (3) 2:13%. winner of the Occident. Stanford and Breeders' Futurity stakes of 1905 (unbeaten as a three-year-old and fastest three- year-old trotting gelding of his year) : Who Is It 2:10%, three-year-old record 2:12 (unbeaten as a three-year-old and fastest three-year-old trotting geld- ing of his year); Miss Idaho 2:09%, winner of two seven-heat races, etc. So this list might be con- tinued, but space forbids. The other day I visited the farm and on driving up to the residence was pleased to see Mr. Carter feeding his old favorite Lida W. in a paddock ad- jacent, Lida W. 2:1S% is twenty-seven years old and last year dropped a magnificent colt by Search- light 2:03%. Mr. Carter says he will take just as good care of the old lady as he has since the day he bought her. Her eyes are as bright and limbs as clean as the day I saw her make her record and I will always believe that had she not been in foal, but had been specially prepared, 2:10 would have been that mark. The weanlings receiving their first lessons in the "way they should go." next received our attention, i he first was a slashing big brown filly, and I want to call attention to her breeding as well as the others in this pa-ddock: Sired by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, dam a beautiful mare called Excella by Monbells 2:23% (by Mendocino 2:19% out of Beautiful Bells; second dam Expressive (3) 2:12% by Electioneer; third dam Esther (dam of Express 2:21, Kelly 2:27, Elwina 2:27, and Expressive 2:12%, and dams of Ellalee 2:15%, Esparto Rex 2:15%, Efuso 2:29%. Endrino 2:25%, Heathcote 2:27%. Marti Bellini 2:29%) by Express; fourth dam Colisseum (thor- oughbred) by Colossus, etc. Bay filly by Bonnie McK. (by McKinney 2:11%. dam Bonsaline 2:14% by Stamboul 2:07%) out of 2:22%). and Zeta Carter (dam of Chestnut Tom 2:17%) by Nutwood 2:1S%: second dam Belle by Geo. M. Patchen Jr. 2:27. Over in a paddock were two mares with foals at foot by Lord Alwin (brother to John A. McKerron 2:04% and Nearest 2:22%). One of these mares was K. W. by Klatawah 2:05%. dam Queen C. 2:28% by Nutwood Wilkes; second dam Queen by Venture 2:27%. The other is Georgie B. 2:12% (dam of Miss Georgie 2 : n s i ., i by Nutwood Wilkes, etc. The foals were une looking individuals and as I had never - seen their sire. Lord Alwin. Mr. Carter had him led out. He is a remarkably heavy muscled bay stallion, powerful over the back and loins, splendid sloping shoulders, excellent feet and legs, large eyes, small active ears and looks as if a seven-heat race would not tire him. He was trained a little last summer by Mr. DeRyder at Pleasanton and paced quarters in 30 seconds. Some say he paced eighths in 14 sec- onds. Mr. DeRyder had to go East and the colt was thrown out of training. However he will be given a low mark this year. Mr. Carter bred several of his mares to him. In a paddock adjoining the one in which the young Lord Alwins and their dams were, was a beautiful dapple grav mare called Gray Witch by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16% out of Little Witch 2:27 by Director 2:±i. (Little Witch broke down in the fifth heat of a six-heat race, beaten a length in 2:21.) Gray Witch has a filly by the great Star Pointer 1:59%, the first of the pacing champion's progeny to be a native daughter of the Golden West, and she is a simon pure pacer if there ever was cne. Search Georgie is the name of a good looking mare that was third in the Breeders Futurity stakes this year. She is by Searchlight 2:03% out of Geor- gie B. 2:12% (dam of Miss Georgie 2:0S%) by Nut- wood Wilkes. Mamie Redmond 2:19% by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16% Saturday, lie, . i. :;, i:,,(,;| T H K 11 It E E [i i: II V N D S P O R T S M \ \ 15 out of [agar (dai lohn A. McKerron 2:0414 etc I by Director 2:17. This is a full si trotter and will get a mark of 2:12 or fall. i ella by Monbells 2:23% oul of the games) trot- ting mart, ever bred at Palo Alto, Expressive "1".. ,as a three-yei d) bj ElecUonei foal to .Nutwood Wilkes 2 16%. Stambla by Stain B. 2:ll« ,i Mac by McKtaney 2:11%, second dam Fontanita b] TOla 2:19%, third dam Pontana (dam of Silas Skin ner 2:17, etc.) by Almoin 33, fourth dam bj Ilex- anders Abdallah, fifth dam by Gaines' Denmark etc In foal to Nutwood Wilkes 2 16% Altroso. chestnut marc bj Altivo 2:18% dam Lus- tros" °J B He 2:12%; second dam Lul Advert! etc I by Electioneer thii Lula Wilkes by George Wilkes 2:22: fourth (lain Lulu 2:16 by Alexander's Norman, etc. in foal to I d Wwin Little Branch (3) 2:22% by Nutwood Wilkes 4:16%, rlam Long Branch bj Vntevolo 2:19%- sec- ond dam Zola by Steinway 2 Bonnie Direct filly out of R< i her by Searchlight 2 0 .; '. dam Zeta Carter by DI- 2:17; third dam Lida W 2:18^ thi brood mare bj Nutwood 2 i Lida Carter (3) 2:20 bj Stam B 2 i \< , out ol Lida W. 2 18%. In Eoal to 1 1 Alwin * i ie (3) 2:20%, out ol \ ■ 2:24 by iz- 111 2:20%; second dam Arodi (trial 2:27) by Pied- mont 2:17%; third dam Ami 2 24 bj Biectii tourth dam Annua 2:27 by John Nelson etc \ beautifullj shaped bay mare. Louise Carter 2:24 by Chestnut Tom 2 IT', oul of Ingar (dam of John A. McKerron by Director 2:17. In foal to Lord Alwin. Alma S.. a fast mare, no record I has paced quar- ters m 32 seconds, eighths in 15 seconds i by Nut- Wilkes 2:16%, dam by California Nu rod dam by Venture 2:27 ' j Zolock gelding out of Georgie B. 2:12^ Mr Car- ter never lets a good horse stand for service in Cali- fornia without sending his best mares to him it Muriel p., a fine looking six-year old sist Boh [ngersoll 2:14 , A two-year-old filly and a fast one by Nutw Wilkes 2:16% out of Bonnie Derby by CI. a, Derh second dam Bon Bon (dam of Bonnie Direct -' "'■'' Bonnie Steinway 2:06%, etc.) by Simmons 2:28. Hasn't she a license to be a world beater' Filly by Searchlight 2:03%, out of Irvingfon Girl (sister to irvington Boy 2:17%) by Nutwood Wilkes out ol Lady Mine by California Nutwood third' dam Lew G bj Albert W. 2:20; third dam Tilly by San Bruno, son of Sportsman, he by Easton's David Hill. Sister to Chestnut. Tom 2:17%. In foal to Lord Alwin. Mora Mac. a handsome brown mare by McKinney 2:11%, dam Pontanita by Antevolo 2:19%- second dam Fontana (dam of three in 2 : j Umont etc In foal to Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%. Record Searcher by Searchlight 2:03%. a mare that paced quarters in 31 seconds, halves in 1 15 as a three-year-old. In foal to Lord Alwin The produce should be another Joe Patchen. Besides these there were so many grandlv made as well as royally bred colts, fillies and brood mares in the paddocks that intending purchasers will be well repaid if they go to the farm and look them over, as Mr. Carter has decided to retire. His health has been failing for the past year; his sons have all engaged in business or professional pursuits in the city and he feels he is entitled to take a Everything on the farm is for sale at very reasonable prices. Here is a splendid opportunity for seekers after first-class trotting-bred stock to seem, the re- sults of nearly thirty years intelligent br ling Mr Carters reputation is the highest and whatever he says about any horse on the place can be n lied upon Regarding Nutwood Wilkes, this horse was always Ivate stallion. He was never off the farm except for campaigning purposes, and was never peddled around the country and his merits extolled above all others as a sire, even though he fully mer- ited all the praise owners of Nutwood Wilkes colts and fillies b.sti, wed upon him. His strength has neve,- been overtaxed and to-daj be is one of the in California, and if taken to Ken- tucky or anywhere Fast would, if given an oppor- tunity, he oi t the greatest ol si teen years of age and his grandsons and .laughters are producing early and extreme speed. N, , farm owner on this coast deems his complement oi good mares full unless he has a daughter of Nut- wood Wilkes in it. And it has only been within the past five years thai these men really understood and appreciated what a wonderful sire he is. Now they are anxious to breed their mares to him and it will be a serious ioss to the trotting horse inti this coast if Nutwood Wilkes should be pure] by some lame Eastern stock farm owner. He can never be replaced. Every one who knows Mr. Car- ter will regret to hear of his severe indisposition, hopes for his complete restoration to health, and that he will reconsider his determination to retire from our ranks as a breeder of high-class horses and break up the stock farm upon which so many famous campaigners and champions first saw the light of day. TRUSTEE. AUSTRALIAN AND VANDAL. YOUNG HAL 2:10' j. ired by Hon. .1 \I Botl oi ledford, produced In 1843 th horse Revenue, by Imp. Tru baj horse Conn lore b Bo ton h dore was at the pl.ii I Win. II Gl Madi- son. N J., and bis fee Richmond, Va . and I HOO Both of tins,, hoi-e figure in ti Nina, by Boston out was bred to Re horse Planet, and In chestnui hoi i ' the chequei came the two trotters, Lucille 2 21 RigOlette 222 Both v. mares, ami so three gaits, the run. the pare and the trot, were Involved In the blood composite i.iz Mardis, chest- A Worthy Descendant of a Wonderful Tribe. YOUNG HAL 2:10' 4 nut mare hy imp. Glencoe out of Fanny <; . by imp. Margrave, was bred to Planet, and the outcome was hestnut mare Maine Winnie ilsTli. who to Leland S ford and produced for him the dis- tinguished noiters Big Jim 2:23% by General Ben- ton and Palo Uto 2:08 ti ude Russell -' 23%, Paola 2: is and Utivo 2:18%, all bj Elec tioneer. Fanny G.. by imp. Margrave, was bred to Aus- tralian, tlie thoroughbred imported bj \ Keene Richards, and the result was the chestnut mare Fsteiia 1. 66), who. bred to Mambrino Patchen, pro- d id Alma Mater, the great mother of trotters and of the pro-, -niters of trotters. Eight horses with n,l better, and seven sires of 2:10 - and sixty-five pat teas luently of the merits oi Alms Mater as a fountain of harness speed Catherine (by Woodpi h dam of imp. Australian, was the dam of Golumpus, the sire "f Catton, the sire of Trustee, also the sire of Gallopade. dam ol Reel, the dam of War Dance imported in 1835 bj Capl Stockton, D S. N., of New Jersey, ami many trotting pedigrees trace to him. John Nelson, a chestnut horse foaled in 1851, was by imp. Trustee out of the Redmond mare by Abdallah. by M .Messenger, and he is the sir,- of Nerea 2 23%, and three other rec- ord trotters, and of six dams of nine trotters, one of tic- latter being Albert W. 2:20. Rifleman, a son of imp. Glet ct 10 the list Col Lewis Miter of note In 1859 Vandal was ised by J. L. and W. I Bradley to receive on, $40 for thoroughbred mares and saddle and harness mares The minimum ised bis blood to pass into channels not now e of thoroughbred ered The Grand by Vandal, dam by Imp. Mar- grave, was bred to Enq son ol I and Lida, by Lexington), and the result wa brown mare Lizzie Whips (1874), am) sic- is the dam of two trotters, one of which. Whips 2:27%, is the ,. Two si I producing sons and two speed producing dams ;ue credited to W I Gallopade was ;i gray mare, foaled in 1828, im- ported in 1831 Catton She passed i" James IH the itll[" I ' ,, the Reel in Is::s, i;, ray mare Cravovienne, in 1840 the gray horse Waltz, in 1842 the gray colt Jig. who 1 Ided, in 184 I the chestt Quadrille and in 1846 'ie chi stnut horse Hornpipe. Four of the six foals bj G re gray, showing bow- strong Gallopade was in the transmission of color. Reel had thirteen foals — in 1850 Lecompte, a chestnut -'on. who was laken to England by Mr. Iroeck. where he died; in 185 mare -. by imp. Sovereign; in 1S55 the chestnut ic. Lexington. Eighl of the thirteen re gray, four wi tl and one was !:>. Keel, like her dam, was strong in color transmission. — Chicago Horseman. No family of ho [ambletonians 1 ation anion 1 than ted Hals of Tennessee From the day thai tl, .'lie Brown the track at Nashville. Tennessee, to the pre,, -Hi if,. large, Who w i 1 1 e ■. ■ I B. 2 : 04%, "inter Kinney and Sldne) mare wished that one ,,f thi Hals would come to I. C. last spring and 11 evi illion. Hal 0410, record the bill. He high. l IT.',, and is a ii' el I [e e.ll Uo| llis mil- Oregon Maid. William M and e, winning the first two and the fifth heats of without hobbles and competent it is as ,11 as any pacer that evi earth. His breeding is of by Hal Dlllard dam Ozora (dam of V ig Hal Strathdale 2:30 and grand- dam of .Stralline 2:07%, Citation 2:09%, P.araza . ami Black Line 2:22. by Smuggler 2: 15%. cham- pion of his -.ear and sire of the .lams of Nut Boy 2:uT', (thi money winner of 1906), He So 1: Ontime 2 07%, Miss Whitni Hals second .lam ag (dam of Happy Russell 2:21%. Spring L01 1%) by Happy Medium Isire of Nancy Hanks 2:04. etc.); the third dam was called Ti House mare (dam of Nettie 2:18 and grandam of Ellen Lowe uid .". others in 2:30) by American Star 14. Hal Dillard 2:04%, the sire of Young Hal 2:10%, also sired Fannie Dillard 2:03%, Hal It 2 04%. Hal ■ ambria Maid 2.uT',, Hal C. 2:10, and 22 others in the list, besides three producing Hal Dillard 2:04% was hy Brown 11:, I 2:12% (sire of star Pointer 1:59%, Star Hal 2:"!",. Hal Chaffin 2 05%, Elastic Polnti Hal Braden 2:07%, New Richmond 2:07%, Storm 2 08%, B Heels 2:09%, Laurel 2 "'.",. Silver Hal 2:1" and 20 others in the 2:16 list I dam Annie Pointer (dam of Hal Dillard 2:04% and Lui it by John Dillard Jr. (sire of the dams ol '-'■ in 2:12); second lara by Mamy Chief. \i ...rding to all accepted theories Young Hal must be a successful sire of early and extreme speed. Mi, 1 i, 11. .men of Hal. Smuggler. Hambletoiiian and Unerican Star is one thai will give bottom and gameness as well as style and substance. Bred to Strongl] bred trotting mares he will get trotters, it is acknowledged by horsemen that the very best ami faslest troth cross in their bloodlines, the Young Hals si arvels K.inee. There are manj mares in California, in fact, any of our best bred mares, if with Young Hal would produce horses that will bring the highest price because they would [ the qualifications we look for in light har- ness horses. It is only within the past seven years thai He Hals have been bred to descendants of Hambletonlan i" nevertheless, what a long list of descended from these matlngs. - on,- has even anothei good cross— Smuggler. Young Hal will be at. the Los Angeles track next and under Mr, Mosher s care we know that good mare who sends her to be 1 1 I,, this "' care . iniMii Mr. Mosher is a thorough horseman and takes a plide in the appearance of his horses. Ha- anybody noticed Farmer Bunch latch hat would lead one to believe he had a second Lou Dillon to care for. He may. and have, no one can tell, but his recent pur- 11 old bay mare by Mc- Kiunev 2:11',. out of a mar,- by Iran AM" 2 12%; dam by Dawn 2 18%; third dam Edit] Prince, is a remarkably promising one. - "she will do to take East." 1 be said. Remember the fourth payment on yearlings (foals horn in 1906) in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stake No. 1;. $7,000 guaranteed, are due and 1 Wednesday, January 2, 1907. The amount due is {1 1 each entry. Effie Logan (dam of Sir Alb in foal to Star Pointer 1:59%. The produce, if it tit, should prove one of the iide-wheelers inaled. John A. McKerron. ihe famous harness and hoot manufacturer, saved all his patterns from the fire of April 18th, and for the past six months has had his force of men working night ami day to fill orders which come to him, not only from all parts of the Pacific Coast, but from the Ei and Australasia. His work is una: THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 29, 1906 McFADYEN 2:15'/,. Winner of the Two-Year-Old Division of the Breed- ers' Stakes. There is no song dearer to the heart of every son and daughter of the sunny South than the one first dining the trying times of the great Rebellion over forty years ago; even to this day its melody 3 the memories of those who were participants in that great struggle, as well as those who waited patiently, hoping against hope for the return of the "boys in gray." and that immortal song began: "Away down south in Dixie," As I rode over the smooth roads in Solano county last week and saw vehicles of every kind crowded with happy people going along better than a twelve-miles-an-hour gait, drawn, with very few exceptions, by smooth-gliding pacers, just as they do on the old turnpike roads around Nashville, Tennessee, the notes of that song seemed to harmonize with my feelings as I no- ticed that everyone was journeying in the same direction we were, and that was "Away up north to Dixon." What a grand country this is! The wide roads, shaded by tall Lombardy poplars. English walnut and Australian eucalyptus seemed to stretch to the horizon as they divided the big farms. As far as the eye could see on eith- er side these vast plains stretched away, only dot- ted here and there by little clumps of trees, or- chards and vineyards sur- rounding the splendid homes of the prosperous farmers and relieving a landscape which, but for these, would appear as flat and uninteresting as the Pacific Ocean. In every field and paddock were sleek looking horses, cattle and sheep, while along on the edges of the alfalfa fields or beneath the shadows of the fruit trees were scores of well fed Berkshires and Po- land-China hogs feeding. For fruits, wines, nuts, grain and stock raising this section is rapidly forging to the front, and Dixon, one of the neatest, best kept and busiest towns on the railroad be- tween Benicia and Sacra- mento, is the chief ship- ping point for all its prod- ucts. On the edge of the town is a half mile race track which has achieved quite a reputation as the training ground for so many winners of the pacing division of the Breeders' Futurity stakes, and when one notes the large pro- portion of side-wheelers on every road it is hardly necessary to inquire the reason why this is so, for this was the stamping ground of Falrose 2:19%, be- sides all horse owners here believed in patronizing such famous pacers as Diablo 2:09% and Demonio 2: 1114, and the results, in almost every instance, have justified the confidence they had in pursuing this policy. Three miles north of Dixon is the home of the well known farmer and horseman, E. D. Dudley. It consists of about 960 acres of as rich soil as there is in California. Mr. Dudley believes that nothing in the way of live stock is too good for his farm. Prize winning Shropshire sheep. Berkshire hogs, Shorthorn cattle, and sound horses, that for usefulness on the farm, road or track are the only kind to suit him. His crops are always planted and harvested in time; his farm machinery and vehicles are sheltered under cover when not in use; his fences are kept in excel- lent repair; his orchard and vineyard properly culti- vated and his barns are always filled. His stock shows that he believes in feeding, and when I looked through the rows of box stalls and paddocks and saw how well he cared for his little collection of stallions and broodmares I did not hesitate to extend my congratulations and tell him he had, through energy, industry and forethought, achieved success. McFadyen 2:15% is entitled to be the premier stallion of the farm. He will be four years old next May, and, as an individual, represents a type that is much sought after to-day. He stands about 15.2 hands and in color is a rich golden chestnut, with three white legs and blaze. He is high headed, has a beautiful neck, well placed sloping shoulders, short back, is very close coupled, has splendid quarters and the best of legs and feet. His disposition cannot be excelled, either in or out of harness, he is mild and gentle. His breeding is the kind from which one would naturally expect early and extreme speed, and judging the future by the past, any one seeking to get sound, fast and reliable horses and winners of Futurity stakes will not be disappointed in breeding any well-bred mare to him. McFadyen 2:15% (as a two,year-old) was sired by the great stallion'Diablo 2:09% (sire of Sir Albert S. 2:03%, Clipper 2:06, Diableto 2:08%, Tom Carneal 2:08%, Daedalion 2:08%, John R. Conway 2:09, Sir John S. 2:10%, Diodine 2:10%, Diawood 2:11, El Diablo 2:11%, Tags .':il%, Rey del Diablo 2:11% and twenty others in the 2:30 list), dam Bee (dam of McFadyen (2) 2:15%, Frislrarina (3) 2:13%, Monroe B. 2:15% and Allen- dale, matinee record to wagon at Cleveland 2:16), by Sterling 6223 (sire of four, two producing sons and two producing daughters); second dam Flash (dam of Javelin 2:08%, Flare Up 2:14, Sally Derby 2:14%, Walker 2:23%, Flicker, trial 2:^3, Argyle, trial, 2:08), by Egmont 182S; third dam Lightfoot 2:32 (dam of Singleton, a sire, Miss V., dam of Oddity 2:10%, and Lady Prompter, dam of Shecam 2:12%), by Flaxtail S132; fourth dam Fanny Fern (grandam of Gold Leaf 2:11%, Sidmont 2:10%, a sire. Thistle 2:13%, a sire, Ferndale 2:16%, Shamrock 2:25, Synonym 2:28% and of ten others in the 2:30 list), by'lrwin's Tuckahoe (sire of the dam of Hiatoga 498, sire of nine; eight sires of twenty-eight and eighteen dams of twenty-five) ; fifth dam by Leffler's Consul, son of Shepherd's Consul (thoroughbred). Sterling was by Egmont out of that wonderful fountain head of speed. Mary by Flaxtail, and to her trace Bolivar 2:00%, Sir Albert S. 2:03%, etc. Flashlight (Mc- Fadyen's grandam) was also by Egmont. sire of Lobasco 2:10%, Northwest 2:15 and forty-three others, twenty-one sires of 52 and twenty-three of 34 in the 2:30 list. Egmont was by Belmont 64 (sire of Nutwood 2:18%, etc.), out of Minerva (dam of Me- ander 2:16%, Nugget 2:26%), by Pilot Jr. (sire of the dams of Maud S. 2:08%, Nutwood 2:18%, Jay Eye See 2:10, etc.); second dam Bacchante Mam- That McFayden will sire beautiful formed, game and perfect-gaited horses is beyond all doubt. It is his owner's intention to breed a few mares to him during the season of 1907 and then prepare him for the races, as he is as sound as a new milled dollar and is much stronger and better muscled than ever. Competent judges who have seen him claim that if given an opportunity he will get a mark close to 2:05. Besides McFadyen, Mr. Dudley has some other grandly bred young stallions, one is Palite by Nut- wood Wilkes 2:16%, out of Paleta 2:18, by t-alo Alto 2:08%; second dam Elsie, the greatest speed pro- ducing daughter that ever Gen. Benton sired; the third dam is Elaine 2:20 (dam of Iran Alto 2:12% and three others in the list), by Messenger Duroc; fourth dam Green Mountain Maid (dam of Elec- tioneer and S others in the 2:30 list). This is a very stylish looking chestnut trotter and will sire horses that in comparison with a French or German coach horse will be far handsomer and more stylisu and have a "world of speed." Another in an adjoining stall is called Der Teufel. He is a dark chestnut in color by Diablo 2:09%. out of Babe by Dawnlight 21,484 (son of Dawn 2:18% and Alida by Admiral, etc.), grandam Bee (dam of McFayden (2) 2:15%, etc.), by Sterling, etc. This fellow is remarkably well proportioned and is even handsomer than his noted sire, ne will be given a record this fall. Mr. Dudley has fillies and brood- mares by Searchlight 2:03%, Diablo 2:09%. De- monio 2:11%, Bradtmoor, Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, Woodnut 2:16%, Capt. Jones, Coligny, etc.. and is using remarkably good judgment in breeding them. He is a close student and is well posted iu the his- tory of the trotting horse of America. A visit to his beautiful farm is one never to be forgotten, especially when accompanying him one wanders through the meadows across the paddocks and down in the altalfa fields, where at every turn evidences of a master hand are to be seen. Mr. H. T. Owen of Kern writes that his old mare Babe, the dam of Jasper Ayres 2:09 and May Ayers 2:23%. that lost her filly foal last May, did not 'do very well for a time and he did not breed her to any stallion this year on that account, but she is now in fine condition and looks well. He is thinking of mating her with Bon Voyage 2:12%, a most excellent selection. GRECO THE BEAUTIFUL. A Grandly Bred Son of the Mighty McKinney 2:11'/£. McFADYEN 2:15i/2. brino by Mambrino Chief II. (sire of Mambrino Patchen, etc.); third dam Bacchante; fourth dam was the dam of Clifton Pilot (a noted sire of speed), by Whip Comet. In an analysis of the breeding of this speedy, level- headed stallion the student will discover many in- teresting as well as instructive facts, the principal one. perhaps, is. that all his dams, on paternal and maternal sides, up to the fourth generation are in the great broodmare list — all are producers of speed. Bertha, the greatest in America, Katy G„ Green i.ountain Maid, Barcena, Flash, Abbess, Alma Mater, Blandina, Mary and Lightfoot, while Diablo 2:09%, Chas. Derby 2:20, Steinway 2:25%, Alcantara 2:27. Geo. Wilkes 2:22, Sterling, Egmont. Strathmore, Electioneer, Bayard and Flaxtail are are all noted sires of speed and none have ever sired what may be called a light-headed, nervous or unreliable trot- ter or pacer. "The best laid plans 'o mice and men aft gang aglee" is an old Scotch axiom which may be ap- plied to the racing career of Greco, the beautiful son of McKinney 2:11%. He was taken to Pleasan- ton last spring, and under Charley DeRyder's care- ful tutelage showed a marvelous improvement in speed, so much so that his owner as well as his trainer and all the prominent horsemen at Pleasan- ton claimed he would return from the Eastern Cir- cuit, for which he was heavily engaged in stakes, with a mark of at least 2:10. Greco trotter in 2:12%, and was taken sick, then Mr. DeRyder concluded it was dangerous to start him, even while he was recovering, so the stallion was returned to California and is now browsing on the beautiful stock farm in Santa Clara, in charge of W. R. Johnson. McKinney is the sire of more handsome horses than any sire since Elec- tioneer passed away, but it is a question if any of them excel Greco in this respect, and this is not to be wondered at, for his dam. Alien 2:26%. by An- teeo 2:16%, was a model of equine beauty, and her two bloodlike daughters, Mowitza 2:20% and Sister 2:20%, dam of Sally Pointer 2:06%. are as handsome as pictures. Of Anteeo's fine appearance, breeding. performances and progeny columns could be printed. Greco's second dam was Lou Milton (dam of Lou Dillon 1:68%, world's champion; Ethel Mack 2:25: Alien 2:26%, and Redwood 2:25, sire of five in the 2:30 list), by Milton Medium (sire of Johnnie Skelton 2:30 and Palatina 2:22%), by Happy Medium, sire of Nancy Hanks 2:04, etc. McKin- ney 2:11% is the most fashionable, as well as famous trotting stallion in America. While in Cali- forni he was bred to many choice mares, but none were better than the dam of Greco, and this mating resulted in blending the blood of such great sires and broodmares as Alcyone 2:27. Geo. Wilkes 2:22. Anteeo 2:16%, Electioneer, Governor Sprague 2:20%, Mambrino Patchen, Rhode Island, A. W. Richmond. Happy Medium. Alma Mater (dam of eight), Green Mountain Maid (dam of nine), Columbine (dam of four). Lou Milton (dam of four), as well as the stout thoroughbreds Imp. Australian and Bonnie Scotland. So it can be seen that with McKinney as a sire, who already has more 2:10 performers to his credit than any other, and out of a speed producing mare Saturday. December 29. 1906] THE BREEDER A \ Ti SPORTS M A X 17 with a record, and she out of a mare that produced the greatest speed marvel of the age, is there any room for doubt regarding what Greco will do as a aire if given an opportunity? Chas. DeRyder. the trainer, in speaking of him as a trotter said: "Dur- ing the first six weeks he was in my hands I drove him a half mile In 1:05, last quarter in :il seconds. 1 'In not like to prophecy how fast he really will trot when railed upon. He is one of the best I ever saw." Several -it Greco's weanlings I have seen, and all are "like their daddy." stylish, evenly made and muscular, and allof them trot. A number of choicely bred mares were mated with Greco last year, when he made a season at Pleasanton, and nearly every one has proven with foal. The owners who have the four yearlings which Mi-. Johnson worked and which trotted miles to an • ■ i 20i h Mr. W. P. tngwerson, sei ai 0] the Tulare rail Ground As- ocial [OP ■■■ in.' us as Pillows: Breedei and Sportsman — I wish to announce that there «iii h«- a San Joaquin valley circuit ol foui weeh racinj mil agricultural rairs 'bis year. We win hang up aboul I wenl I housand dollars in p . NEAREST McKINNEY 40698. For a number of years T, \\". Harstow, the well known horseman of San Jose Cal., has been endeavor- ing to gel a stallion that would represent the had rains of the niosl fashionable trotting families ami also be a perfectly formed horse thai would be able to show exl reme speed. At last bis wish has been gratified in bis three-year-old seal brown stallion 1 McKinnej P'^is, a horse thai combines the blood of the great race horse and sire. McKinney 2:11%, and that of Nearest 2:22%, full brother to that show horse and Champion of the Wilkes tribe, John A McKerron 2:04%. It is a combination thai may never occur again, and especially when tin- sires Nutwood i' 18%, <'■«•<. Willis 2 22, Co,,. M Patchen .1 1 - ^7 and Mambrino Patchen are blended twice. then such sires appear as Alcyone -:_7, Nearest 2:22%, Gov. Sprague 2:20%, Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, Menlo 2:21, Director 2:17, Guj Wilkes 2:15% and Echo j:;7'j This list in itself is a great recom- mendation, but when we glance at the great brood- mares, Alma Mater. Rose Kinney. Lady Bunker, Miss Russell, Lid a W. Ingar, Dolly by Mambrino Chief, Tiffany mare, and Clara by American Star, we can see how much stronger such a tabulation appears and what a good individual one should expect. Nearest McKinney is one of the stoutest trot- 1 ing bred sons of 1 he great McKinney 2:11%, the thoroughbred crosses not appearing, until the fifth generation, and t bey- are represented by Wil- liamson s Belmont, import- ed A ns! 1:1 Man, Imported Mai grave and Imported Hercules, the latter sired the dam of Azmoor - : 20%. Bach of these thorough- breds appears as a sire of dams of fast and game performers McKinney 2:11% is the sire of more 2:10 per- formers than any other horse, and his progeny brings higher prices at public and private sales 1 ban any at her stallion, $i^S. uuu heing the amount realized for l ho sale of eight in the Old Glory sale, Now York City, last month. This is a qualifica- tion not to be overlooked when owners of mares are brooding to stallions nowadays. Nearest J:^-1^. sire of Maud J. (dam of Nearest McKinney), sired Alone 2:09%, half mile 59% seconds (the champion four-year-old ol 1902), High fly (2) 2:24%, -lust lr (3) 2:19% and is a full brother to John A. McKerron 2:0iV2- The second dam of Nearest McKinney is Fanny Menlo (dam of Claudius 2:13%), by Menlo 2:21 (son of Nutwood 2:18% and Mamie Mall by Imported Herculesi: third dam Nellie Anteeo by Anteeo 2:16%: fourth dam Fanny Patchen (dam of California Nutwood, sire ..I Maud t* I'll. etc. 1. by Ceo. M. Patchen Jr. _' :27. Nearest 2:22^ was by the great Nutwood Wilkes 2:161/£ (Guy Wilkes' greatest son), out of Ingar (dam of John A. McKerron 2:04%, Nearest 2:22^, Mamie Redmond 2:19%, Thursday 2:24% and Major Me 2:28). by Director 2:17 and was his greatest pro- ducing daughter; third dam Annie Titus (dam of Annie C 2:23%, sister to Gibraltar 2:22!^. and Co- ligne. a sire) by Echo (sire of the dams of Direct 2:05%^ Hex Alto 2:07%, etc. 1 : fourth dam the Tiffany Mare~(dam of Gibraltar 2:22]^. sire of five, and Coligne, sire of two in 2:30). Nearest McKinney is a beautiful brown horse, two hind ankles white, foaled June IT. 1903, stands l»; hands and is a perfect line trotter He was handled only one month and trotted a mile in 2:23%. last half in 1:07%, and could have beaten 2:20. He is a 2:10 trotter "if there ever was one. Although he carries more world's champion crosses in his pedi- GEN. J. B. FRISBIE 41637 BL McKINNEY 2'AV/A. NEAREST McKINNEY 40698. of which eight thousand dollars will be lor early closing stakes. I hope to give full details of our plan within a week or ion days Wo no doubt will claim the datos right after the State Fair. Hoping that the balance of the State will fall in line for l 907, I remain yours truly, \V. P. 1NGWERSON, Secretary. fThis is g 1 news, indeed. The dates are just right, and will enable the circuit to start in at Los Angeles, come north by the Coast route, with meet- ings at Santa Maria. Salinas and Hoi lister, and then to Pleasanton, Santa Rosa. I'kiah. Vallejo, Dixon. Woodland and Marysville to the California State itter which the horsemen can go south to the San Joaquin Circuit, or north to Red I Huff and the North Pacific Circuit. Such an arrangement would put three times as many horses in training for the races as we generally see on the tracks during the spring months.] o The Occident Stake closes January 1st. Don't fail to enter this rich stake. Make entry with Secretary Filcher at Sacramento. When Electioneer died he left - one in California. Nearlj ild in New York City, and it lias of1 eat mistake was m form a breeders In not 1 ■ ion 2:15%, or some of the other beautifully ■■as a private stallion, | could not purchase Ms services, but McKli [reatest sire ever bio.. II as the greatest sire for hi allion, and M his o;\ 1. man ed to him it ■■■■ now- ever ltd con vince Callfornlans that Mc- Kinney WOUld bo on the and the onlj 0 be- id he WOUld mon who bad 1 alongside of this son ol Alcyone 2: -~ . one ol I being Thomas smirh ol Vallejo, one of tin- "Old d," a noted diivei one who alwa ld< tttl fieri with the breeding and develops enl ol I barn. I nia Mr. Smith made no mists be brought bis fine stallion McDonald Chiel to this siato. nor 'lid ho err when ho the 1 1 >ais> s.. a daughter of this to McKinnej 2:11%. loal by ibis union came bo was so well pleased with the ■ ster, be sent hoi hark to McKinney z.w %, and the following year bo sent her again. The three were Tom Smith 2: ; ' Vallejo Girl 2:16% (in the toin 1 h boat 1 and General .1 1 ; Friable, a coal black stallion that is a nai lira! trotter, and one that win get a record next yet fast as his brother. Th< three is one ot 1 ho -1 eatesl broodmares in the Unite dS is the dam of Tom Smith 2:13%, Vallejo Girl J 16%, General Vallejo 2:22%, Little Mao ,:-., 2:27, Prof. lb-aid 2:24% ami Sweet Rosie 2:28%, by McD Chiel 3S ! 1- 1 llai I 1 hit 1 39 (sire ol Kentuck) Prince, sire of Dexter Prince. Coxie 2:19, Blanche Armory 2:26, Woodford Chiel 2:22% besidei twelve 3ires oi forty-four and twenty-six dams of thirty-five in the list). McDonald Chiel a Berthune, by sidi iiamet; second dam by McDonald's Copper- bottom. Clark Chief was by Mambrino Chief 11. out ol Little Nora by Bay M* ndam Mrs. Caudle (dam of Ericcson 2:30%). Fanny Rose, the grandam of General .1. B. Friable, was 0110 of the handsomest, blood like and most remarkable road mares in California, and when placed in the breeding ranks produced that beauti- ful big stallion Geo. Washington 2:16% (si Stella 2:15% and Campaigner 2:26%) and Columbus s 2:17), she by Ethan Allen Jr. i:r.»::. by the cham- pion trotter Ethan Allen 2:25% [sin oi six in the 2:30 list, twenty-two sires of eighty-eighl trotters and seventeen 'lams of nineteen trotters in the 2:30 list), out of a mare by Harris' tiambletonian isire of three in 2:30 list). Jenny land was the dam of Fanny Rose, her pedigree was never known: she was said to he a thoroughbred, and as such was entered in several runnng races and defeated ail her competi- tors. With such a strong backing on the maternal sido, a foundation sucfa B of McKinne} can equal, there fan bo qo doubt regarding 'he class of horses General .1 B. Frisbie will si is a strong, muscular si allion. splendidly pr solid in color and has a fine disposition his progeny it from mares with any quality will be invaluable either for track or mad. The same door-die trait that runs through this family is oi. 1 this horse as it is in every descend an Jennj Llnd. They have splendid constitutions, and with iron and let;s there can never ho too many I: neither fan th-- road be '00 long foi General .1. 1!. Frisbie is six years old and a sure foal g( lie will make the season of 1!t"7 at Thomas Sr lejo, at the low prieo of $25 ! son. The blood of McKinney is being more In prized every year, and owners of mares should not hesitate when a McKinney stallion as stoutly bred as this bloodlike one is standing for | Mr. Smith says he can get gOi mares ai $:i per month, and as be will give bis a] attention to all mares shipi>ed to him. hem getting good care. January 2d is the date on which payments m made on all foals entered in Breeders' Futurity No. 6, which is for foals of 1906. Make payments to Secretary F. W. Kelley, 616 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco. Mr. W. A. Clark Jr. has named both his st.i Ron Voyage 2:12% and Highland 2:19%, in the Horse World Stallion Representative Stake. All the foals by these two stallions will thus to start in this rich event, with no pa] n until the year of the race. Breeders mil! this action on the part of Mr. Clark. IS T HE B R E E D E R A X D SPORTS M A N [Saturday, December 29, 1900 GUY DILLON. The Son of Sidney Dillon, Leading Sire at the Santa Rosa Stock Farm. In theatrical parlance California (through the per- formances of numerous trotting champions) for a long time occupied the center of the stage as a State where they were bred and developed. Then after the reign of the Electioneers, Directors. Stein- ways and Sidneys had passed and she had modestly retired to the wings there came forth another star, brighter and more beautiful than any of her prede- cessors, to astonish and delight the community; that was "Lou Dillon 1:58%, the Queen of the Trotting World!" She still reigns as the fastest trotter in the universe, besides being the first to effect an entrance to the "charmed circle," so her introduc- tion, victory and reputation once more brought from the wings the great State which she represented, for she is. in truth, a Native Daughter of the Golden West!" Her name and deeds will live as long as horses are known, and to reach the mark she set many will be the trials of aspirants. countless the money expended and scores of years elapse ere we find her equal. To see Lou Milton, her dam, nib- bling the rich grasses in the infield of the Santa Rosa race track last week recalled her strange his- tory, and the birth, training and performances of her illustrious daughter. Turn- ing to my companion, F.. S. Turner, who owns the horses here, I asked him who first handled "The Queen." He said he was the first to halter-break, rein and drive her, and in the four months that he had her in charge he never knew her to do a mean thing, was always tractable, and, with the ex- ception of one time when her feet hurt her on the graveled road and she laid down, he says, no filly could have done better. Mr. Turner was for eleven years connected with the Jewett Stock Farm. Buffalo, New York, and has been with Messrs. Henry and Ira Pierce of the Santa Rosa Stock Farm for over thirteen years, handling horses all the time. It is needless to add that as an able horseman he stands high in the estimation of everyone who has driven any horses he handled or gaited. His regret is that Mr. Henry Pierce did not live to see Lou Dillon crowned "Queen of the Trotting World," and learn what a speed sire Sidney Dillon is. In a walk through the paddocks he showed me Guy Dillon, the premier stallion on the farm since Sidney Dillon was purchased by Sterling Holt of Indianapolis. Indiana. Guy Dillon was sired by Sid- ney Dillon and his dam is By Guy (trial 2:2S) by Guy Wilkes 2:15%; second dam By Bv (dam of Marengo King 2:29%. trial 2:12; Andrews, trial 2:20; Adioo, trial 2:24; Rosaro, trial 2:25%; By Guy, trial 2:28, and the stallion L. W. Russell, sire of five in the 2:30 list) by Nutwood 2:18%; third dam Rapi- dam (dam of Lockheart 2:0S% and two others in the list, two sires of 40, and two dams of three in 2:30) by Dictator 113; fourth dam Madam Headley (dam of Expert Prince 2:13%, one sire of 3 pacers, and 2 dams of 4 in 2:30 list) by Edwin Forrest S51; fifth dam by Mambrino Chief II. His breeding is the acme of fashion. It is sustained by the names of kings and queens of the light har- ness horse world. Mambrino Chief, founder of a great family associated with the stoutest of thorough- bred representatives, is the base upon which this superstructure is erected. Through Edwin Forrest came Nancy Hanks 2:04; through Dictator's broth- er came Dexter 2:17%. the white-legged king that first entered the 2:20 circle; through Dictator's son. Jay Eye See. the 2:10 circle was passed; then Direc- tor, Directum and Direct left imperishable names. To Nutwood's dam. the ex-queen, Maud S. 2:0S%, is credited. His daughter produced Arion 2:10%, the king of two-year-olds. Santa Claus 2: IS, sire of Sid- ney 2:19%, was the first stallion to trot inside the 2:20 circle. Guy Wilkes 2:15% was a great sire whose progeny at one time held the fastest yearling, two-year-old, three-year-old and four-year-old records and William L. (his half brother) sired Axtell 2:12, the champion three-year-old. Then Volunteer sired St. Julian 2:12%, the champion, while Sidney sired Frou Frou, the great yearling, and scores of noted campaigners. His son. Sidney Dillon, sire of Guy Dillon, sired three in the 2:10 list at the age of 12 years and the average record is 2:04%. Out of sev- enteen leading sires of 2:10 performers, statistics show that he is the youngest sire by five years. He has sired the fastest trotter and the three fastest trotters by one sire that ever lived! So Guy Dillon is entitled by all the laws of heredity to be called "bred in the purple," and as one looks for something above the common in an individual that comes from these championship lines, a glance will convince such a person that this stallion is in every way worthy of his breeding. He stands 15.2 l-'n.ls, is a beautiful rich bay with black points. Be- onry a little over four years old he is shaping nto a magnificent horse. He is "good at both ends." as the Yorkshiremen say. His disposition is perfect and he stamps his individuality, disposition, color and gait on every one of his progeny. It was Mr. Turner's intention to give him a record this year. but the earthquake destroyed the water tanks on the track and everything in and about Santa Rosa became demoralized, so he stopped training and let all his horses exercise in the paddocks. Mr. Turner will work Guy Dillon next year and in the fall give him a record. He has trotted quarters in 32 seconds and a more even-gaited line trotter is not to be found anywhere. Guy Dillon never made a break in his life and horsemen at Santa Rosa say he will get as low a record as any son of Sidney Dillon ever earned. To prove his superiority as an individual and as a sire the following is a list of awards ob- tained at the State Fair this year by this horse and his progeny in a large field of competitors — it tells its own story: Frank S. Turner showed fifteen head of horses and carried off five first prizes, four second prizes and a third prize. He secured more prizes than any other trotting horse breeder in the State. He won a first GUY DILLON prize with his four-year-old stallion Guy Dillon by Sidney Dillon; first prize with Major Dillon, who is a three-year-old stallion by Sidney Dillon; Dr. Wil- liam S. Jennings, a two-year-old by F. S. Turner, won first prize; California Dillon by Sidney Dillon, a yearling, took second prize; By-By, Mr. Turner's $10,000 brood mare, took second prize, and her daughter. Caromia C. by McKinney, took a third prize. Another stallion, unnamed weanling, by F. S. Turner, won a first prize ; a second prize was also taken by a weanling filly by Guy Dillon; a weanling filly by Guy Dillon took a first prize, and a second prize was also taken by another weanling by Guy Dillon. This stallion Frank S. Turner 2:24 is a remarkably well bred horse, being by Vallotta 30S40 out of Phallas Rival by Phallas 2:13%, son of Dictator; second dam Rival (dam of Rivalry 2:27%) by On- ward 2:25; third dam Cut (dam of Cardinal 2:30, and three other producing sons) by Brignoli 2:29; fourth dam Crop (dam of Counselor 2:21%, Cade 2:22%. and Blanche Armory 2:26) by Pilot Jr., etc. Vallotta, his sire, died quite young; he was by George Norval (son of Norval 2:14% and Kitty Wilkes, dam of 2 in the list, by Geo. Wilkes 2:22) dam Carlotta Wilkes (dam of Volita 2:15%. Carlokin. 3, 2:20%, Mary Dillon 2:24%, Inferlotta, trial 2:24) by Charley Wilkes 2:21%; second dam Aspasia (dam of Faust- ina 2:19%. Fleet King 2:21%, Arrival 2:24%, and Evolution 2:25y2) by Alcantara 2:23: third dam Miss Clark I dam of Escape 2:26%. etc.) by Clark Chief S9. There are four crosses of Geo. Wilkes and one of Electioneer in his pedigree and a stronger trotting bred stallion is not standing for public ser- vice in California to-day. The weanlings by him are splendid individuals, all bays and natural trotters. His two-year-old. Dr. William S. Jennings out of Caritone. trial 2:2S, by Antone 30S42, second dam the $8250 mare Biseari (dam of B. S. Dillon 2:i4%, Interna 2:15%, Stambold 2:18%, Guycara 2:1S%. Carrie, Dillon 2:24%, Stamboulita 2:27. etc.) by Di- rector 2:17; third dam Biscara (dam of Pancoast 2:21%, Bizant 2:.i.l%, etc.) by Harold, is as promis- ing as any colt of his age foaled on this celebrated farm. He should make a great sire also. Who has a better bred one? Major Dillon is a three-year-old chestnut stallion by the great Sidney Dillon out of Maud Fowler 2:21% (dam of Dumont S. 2:20. So noma May 2:29%, Sonoma Queen, 3, 2:26. and So- noma Girl, trial 2:09) by Anteeo 2:16%; second dam Eveline, one of Nutwood's greatest daughters, being the dam of Ole 2:10%, Tietam 2:19. Maud Fowler 2:21%, Rohlet 2:12 (dam of Bonalet, 3, 2:09%, etc.). Major Dillon is a stout, heavy muscled, well propor- tioned 5'oung horse and as fast as any of his family; he will be raced this year. The last stallion I looked at was a slashing big brown horse called Sky Pointer Jr. He is by Sky Pointer, brother to Star Pointer 1:59%. out of Juliet D. 2:13y2 (dam of Irish 2:08y2) by the great Mc- Kinney 2:11%; second dam Katie, by the four-miler Hock Hocking; third dam Eloise by Crichton. son of Glencoe, etc. Sky Pointer Jr. is fast as a bullet and will show for himself when the day of racing takes place. His breeding is similar to that of many of the very fastest and gamest of the Hal family and he should be invaluable to cross on mares carrying the blood of Steinway, Sidney. Director, Nutwood Willies or Flaxtail. Like the stallions, all the brood mares are "fat as butter." All are in foal. There was Biseari by Director, Guycara 2:18% by Guy Wilkes, Adioo and By Guy by Guy Wilkes, Stamboulita 2:27 by Stam- boul, Russie Russell by L. W. Russell, Carlotta Wilkes by Charley Wilkes. By By by Nutwood, Car- omia C. by McKinney, Centerguy by McKinney, Mildred Russell by L. W. Russell out of Lou Milton. Florella Russell by L. W. Russell. Viola Allen by Vallotta out of Molly Allen 2:20%, and Cornelia by Beau B. 2:16%. Romping in a paddock were the following describ- ed weanlings, and all are bay in color and natural trotters. They are large and well formed and a credit to their breeding. There are few better bred ones in the country: Bay colt by F. S. Turner 2:24 out of Centerguy by McKinney 2:11%, second dam By Guy by Guy Wilkes 2:15%; third dam By By by Nutwood 2:18%, etc. There are six crosses of Geo. Wilkes in his pedigree. Bay colt by F. S. Turner 2:24. dam By Guy by Guy Wilkes 2:15%; second dam By By by Nutwood 2:18%; third dam Rapidan by Dictator, etc. Bay filly by Guy Dillon, dam Caromia C. by McKmney 2:11%; second dam Adioo by Guy Wilkes 2:15%; third dam By By by Nutwood 2:18%, etc. Bay filly by Guy Dillon, dam By By by Nutwood 2:1S%; second dam Rapidan by Dictator; third dam Madam Headley by Edwin Forrest, etc. Bay colt by Guy Dillon, dam Stamboulita 2:27 by Stamboul 2:07%; second dam Biseari (dam of 5) by Director 2:17; third dam Biscara (dam of 5) by Harold, etc. These are all entered in stakes and should pay for their training. AN EXCELLENT SHOWING. In a letter from Mr. Sterling R. Holt of Indian- apolis. Indiana, he writes most enthusiastically about the showing made by the colts and fillies by Sidney Dillon, which he purchased last fall in Cali- fornia. They were trained not quite six months when Millard Sanders, the trainer, met with an acci- dent, fracturing his leg and confining him to his room. Mr. Holt turned out all of the youngsters then well pleased with what they had accomplished. Every one regrets to hear of the painful accident, which not only crippled Mr. Sanders but at the same time prevented the horse Sidney Dillon from having his 2:30 list enlarged. However, all horsemen in California believe that 1907 will be a Sidney Dillon year, for his progeny in training here, with a few exceptions, will get records well within the 2:20 mark. Sidney Dillon's full list is as follows: Lou Dillon l:5Sy2lCarrie Dillon (3).. 2:28% Dolly Dillon 2:06%ICuster 2:05% Stanley Dillon . . ,2:07%IHelen Dillon 2:21% B. S. Dillon 2:14%JKate Dillon (3). ...2:24% Mary Dillon 2:24%|Lottie Dillon 2:26% Adoo Dillon (2) . . .2:24%;Ruth Dillon (2)... .2:26% Following is a list of those thrown out of training: Emma Dillon, dam By By (1) 2:42, last half in 1:17. Edith Dillon, dam Russie Russell (1), % in 20 seconds. Viola Dillon, dam Viola Allen (1) 2:50, % in 39 seconds. Harry Dillon, dam Adioo (1) 2:37%. last half in 1:14. Ida Dillon, dam Carlotta Wilkes (1) 2:51, % in 41 seconds. Gertrude Dillon, dam Biseari (1), % in 41 seconds. Walter Dillon, dam Guycara 2:18% (1) 2:37, last half in 1:14. Millard Dillon, dam Mildred Russell (1), % in 44 seconds. Maude Dillon, dam Maud Fowler 2:21% (1), % in 45 seconds. Fowler Dillon, dam Hattie Fowler (1), % in 43 seconds. Eveline Dillon, dam Eveline (1). % in 42 seconds. Martha Dillon, dam By Guy (2) 2:3S. Margaret Dillon, dam Biseari 2:30, last half in 1:11. Adoo Dillon, dam Adioo (2) 2:16, last half in 1:05. Senator Dillon, dam By By (2). % in 39 seconds. Carrie Dillon, dam Biseari (3) 2:23. Kate Dillon, dam Roblet (3) 2:13, last half in 1:04. Lottie Dillon, dam Carlotta Wilkes (3) 2:26, last han in 1:10. Marv Dillon, dam Carlotta Wilkes (4) 2:07%, half in 1:01%; % in 2S% seconds. James Marshall, one of the leading farmers and stock men of Dixon, Solano county, bred and owns Mona Wilkes 2:11%, winner of second money in the Breeders' Futurity Stakes, pacing division, in 1905, and this year sent the great pacing two-year- old stallion Aerolite to the post in a similar race for the stakes of 1906. and won easily, time 2:15%. This places this colt at the head of the list of two-year- old stallions for 1906. Mona Wilkes 2:11%. is by Demonio 2:11%. and Aerolite 2:15% is by Search- light 2:03%. These are both from the same mare. Tricksy, by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%; second dam Tricks by Director; third dam Mischief (dam of Brilliant, sire of Brilliantine 2:17). by Y'oung Tucka- hoe (he bv Flaxtail out of Lady Hake, by John the Baptist): fourth dam Lyde by Flaxtail S132: fifth dam Lucy by Peoria Blue Bull; sixth dam Fanny Fern (dam of seven producing daughters), by lrwins' Tuckahoe: seventh dam by Leffler's Consul. Tricksy is in foal to the great Star Pointer 1:59%. Mr. Marshall has a very small but select hand of broodmares on his beautiful farm by Diablo 2:09%. Dictatus 2:17, Demonio 2:11% and Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, and is a firm believer in Futurity stakes. S;itnril;iy. I >i m-i ■iilln t 29, 1906] the breeder a x d s ports man 19 RED McK 43766. A Royally Bred Son of McKinney 2:111/4. In the past we were led to believe that the best sires stood for service at the head of some good stock farm. The larger the farm the greater the stallion. If a small stock farm owner possessed a stallion whose progeny vanquished all the competitors from the larger farm, it was only a question of time until the successful sire was grazing in the latter place, purchased at a figure which thoroughly satis- fled his former owner. There were always a num- ber of stallions standing for public service in Cali- fornia which were owned by men who never trained their progeny because they felt that in ownership alone t ) n - > were wealthy, or they did not know how to train horses. McKinney 2: 11 % was owned by a different kind of a man. Charles Durfee, his owner, is one of the best horsemen in the United States; a splendid trainer and reinsman. whose reputation as such was established years before he left California for Kentucky and purchased the stal- lions Durfee and McKin- ney. The former he sold profitably and then devot- ed all his time and skill to train McKinney and give him a record, which he did in a race at Stock- icm. November 17. 1891. From that day until he sold him to go to Indiana he publicly and privately extolled the merits of this great horse. He knew he was a champion and be- lieved he would sire cham- pions. His faith in him was unbounded. He ship- ped him from Los Angeles to' Oakland, to San .lose. to Portland, Oregon and back again, making sea- sons sometimes two a year, and owners of mares who could not send them to the large stock farms bred to this horse. His book was filled every year with the names of mares, many of them traced "to the woods." and from these his list of 2:30 and better performers multi- plied very rapidly and fre- quently a 2:10 performer would loom up to startle the horsemen and set them to thinking. Then the large stock farms held dis- persal sales, almost every one vanished out of sight but the high-bred mares that had made these places famous found homes among the "small" breeders produced such great earn] Coleridge 2:05%. - 06%, Walnut King 2:12. Dartmore 2:lli2. Lord Somerall 2:10%, Home- sun 2:11%, Town Lady 2:11%, Ruth M. 2:12%. Christine B. 2:13% ett Bonnie Bell by Almont 33 (thai great sire of mares that have produced scores of extremely fast performers) is the second dam of Red McK., she is also the dam of Rebel .Medium 2 : 1 5 '4 , Happy Promise 2:16%, Bonnie Dean 2:24%, Poco Tem|*> 2:23'/$.. and Poco Tempo sired Elondale 2:27. Happy G. 2:29%, Rosa Tempo 2:2iy2, Queen Tempo } and Happy Tempo 2:29%. Almont was by Ab.lal- lah 15, sire of Goldsmith Maid 2:15. etc., his dam was Lady Anderson by Mambrino Chief 11 and her se." ond dam was Kate by Pilot Jr. 12 tsire of the dams of Maud S. 2:08%. etcl. Alice Drake by Norman 25 (sire of Lulu 2:15 and .May Queen 2 and the dams of Norvat 2:14%. Gloria : i : ,. etc.) is the third dam of Red McK., and she is also in the great broodmare table, being the dam of Alice Addison 2:28%, Australia 2:28% and Norman Medium 2:2". a sire and Prince Ali. a sire. holds the world's record as the fastest ting mar.- without wind shield, the fastest heat by a trotting mare, fastest two-heat race, tastes! second ice, fastest third heat in a race, fastest five-heat race and fastest three-heat race by a mare. is sold at the Old Glory sale on Thanksgiving Ul the McKinneys. without excep- tion, are dead game, intelligent, ha' ions and qualities horse breeders like Kinnej Lou 2:07%, Murk Mack 2:08. Lady Mowrj - "'''. El Milam.. 2:09%, Coronado are exemplars of this. Red McK was foaled early in 1902, is a rich ina- hogany bay in color, stands 15.3 hands and weighs 1.150 pounds. He is a grand individual, and is one of the strongest Wilkes representatives on the Pa- Back of the Wilkes infusion an stoute I ol trotting families. His colts and fillies are remarkably handsome, perfectly muscled, solid bays or browns and natural trotters. He impresses his individuality so strongly on his progeny that the youngsters resemble twins, and this is just what breeders want. The illustration herewith only gives an outline of his conformation. He is a perfect lint- Last September he was placed in Walter Maben's care at the Los Angeles race track owner Mr W R. Murphy. The horse had never trotted a mile better than 2:41 prior to tha> Since then he has trotted miles in 2:28. quarters in 35 seconds, and Mr. Maben says if the weather had kept so he could have worked him continuously he would drive him a mile before January 1st in 2 10 Red McK. 43766 will make the season of 190 i at Tulare and Visalia under the management ol Joe Dall. o TWO GRAND OLD MEN. RED McK. 4J766. Sired by McKinney 2:11'4. Dam Bonnie Red by Red Wilkes. This horse Norman was by the Morse Horse, sire of the great thirty-mile California champion. General Taylor, whose blood flows in the veins of some of Ht II ■J*. ■ -. BONNIE MACK. Brown Colt, Six Months Old. Sired by Red McK. Dam Bonnie by Ashland Wilkes. Owned by J. N. Stone, Compton, Cal. and were mated with McKinney. the result furnish- ing the bright lights in the horizon or the trot- ting horse world. Every year McKinney stock was held in higher estimation. Like old wine, it improved with age. and its richness mellowed with the weight of days. McKinney left many colts here that will figure in trotting horse statistics as sires, and one in particular called Red McK. 43766 will be one of the foremost for several good and satisfactory reasons, as our legal friends say. He does not depend upon tin fame of his sire to fortify his claim as a pro- genitor of speed, for his breeding on the maternal side is about as strong and as full of quality as anv mare that was bred to McKinney. His dam Ronnie Red, was by Red Wilkes, he by George Wilkes jueen Dido, b; Mambrino Chief ;, second dam bj Red Jacket. Red Wilkes, sire of Ralph Wilkes 3 06%, Ithuriel (pacer) 2:09%, Blanche Louise 2:10, Abbol Wilkes (pacer) 211. Red Bell (pacerl 2:11%. Dollie Wilkes 2:11%, and 16S others in the list, 120 sires of 660, and 120 dams of 185. His daughters GENERAL MACK. Bay Colt. Six Months Old. Sired by Red McK, Dam Birdie Clay by Clay Bird. Owned by J. J. Rupp, Los Angeles, Cal. our greatest campaigners, Boralma 2:07 and Pan Micael 2:03% trace to him. Viley by Pilot Jr. 12 is the fourth dam of Red McK.. and when a stallion traces to this wonderful son of Old Pilot, it is almost unnecessary to go further. There never was such an outcross as this stallion. Nutwood 2:18%, Kremlin 2:07%, Lockheart 2:0 [ Manager 2:06%, Sclavonic 1 pacer) 2:09% to him and from the forty daughters of Pilot Jr. 9.276 standard trotters and pacers have de- scended. Let us look at McKinney's breeding and his list before describing his handsome son. He was sired by Alcyone 2:27 I son of Geo. Wilkes and Alma Mater, dam of eight, by Mambrino Patchenl. out of Rosa Sprague (dam of McKinney 2:11%. and gran- dam of Fereno 2:"".,2i by Governor Sprague 2:20; second dam Rose Kenney igrandam of four in the list 1. bj Mambrino Messenger, etc. McKinney leads all stallions by having the largest number in the 2:ln list in 1906, five lowered their records and came inside the charmed circle. His daughter, Sweet The "two gand old men" in trotting horse affairs at the present time are John H. ShultS of Brooklyn. and William Simpson of New York, writes "Ray- mond" in the Horse World. It is absolutely impos- sible to estimate, in money value, the benefits which have accrued to the breeding interests from the par- ticipation of these two men in breeding affairs. Both gentlemen have been breeding trotters on a large scale for many years, and to-day their breeding studs are among the largest in the country. Al- though Messrs. Shults and Simpson have been en- gaged in the same business so long, there is no similarity between them and their methods. Mr. Shults is a man of sudden impulses. He takes de- light in buying the best stallions and mares in the land and when he has made a great collection of them seems to find just as keen delight in sending them' to the sale ring to be sold. He never makes a kick over the value which the public sets on the horses he sends into the ring, and when he buys he pavs prices which would stagger the average buyer, with apparent delight. For years Mr. Shults has bought liberallv of record mares and it is due large- ly- to that fact that he has been so successful in pro- ducing fast performers, for he has not given the deep studv to the breeding problem which has char- acterized some of the other breeders. Mr. Shults characteristics were shown during the recent New- York sale when he disposed of Axworthy 2:15% and a large number of his get. There is no question but that had Axworthy been sold before his get. the youngsters would have brought more "money than'thev did. when sold before their sire, but Mr. Shults. insisted on having the get of the famous stallion sold first. When the auctioneer held out for higher prices on some of the first of the colts that were being sold. Mr. Shults got up and said: "Sell these colts and sell them quick. If the bidders here think they are worth $50 each, sell them for $50 but sell them. It annoys me to have the sale drag and I want you to sell as fast as you can." There is probably not another breeder in the coun- try who would give similar instructions to an auc- tioneer, when his horses were being sold, in fact most of them would be wishing the auctioneer would hold on a little longer for another bid. Mr. Shults. however is like no other breeder. He usually buys a lot at the same sale in which he sells a lot. and the stables at Shultshurst are about as well filled at one time as another. Mr. Simpson is a man of radically different methods. He has for years been a close student of the breeding problem, and when he buvs a horse, it is in accordance with a well de- fined purpose. When he decides to buy a stallion or a mare, he usually gets the one selected and. as many men have found out, he is the most stubborn bidder imaginable when in quest of something he thinks would be a valuable addition to Empire City Farm When he went to the recent New York sale, he had in his pocket a written announcement that Axworthy would make the stud season of 1907 at Empire City Farm, and those who are familiar with his tenacity- of purpose know that he would have paid much more than the $21,000 the horse cost him had the other bidders stayed in longer. When other breeders were talking about McKinney. a couple of vears ago. Mr. Simpson took a trip up to Indiana, looked the horse over and in less than half an hour after seeing him. drew his check for a big amount and the famous sire became his property. The veteran breeder has steadily worked toward the gathering of a collection of brood mares that would outshine all other collections, and it must be ad- mitted that he has got one that pretty nearly comes up to the mark. With McKinney and Axworthy at the head of his big band of great matrons. Mr. Simp- son is in a position to see his fondest expectations, in a breeding way. realized, and it is tt Imped that he may be spared for many years he may see and enjoy the fruits of his labor. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 29, 1906 STAMBOULET 2:10^.' THREE MEMBERS OF ROYALTY. The Gamest and Fastest Son of the Mighty Stam- boul 2:07',. The Best Trotting Prospect and Two of the Choicest Fillies in California. There never was a stallion in California that created a greater sensation that Stamboul 2:07%. His magnificent conformation, color, speed, intelli- gence and dead-game trotting qualities placed him in the front rank as the greatest male descendant of The -Moor. He was bred by L. J. Rose of San Gabriel and trained and raced by Walter Maben. When Orrin A. Hickok took the noted campaigner Arab 2:15 to Los Angeles in August. 1SSS, a score of friends of the son of Arthurton accompanied him, and all were prepared to "bet the people of Los Angeles to a stand-still" that Arab would defeat this son of Sultan. They did so! And a more heart- broken crowd never followed a loser to a stall than did these visitors. Arab was made favorite in the betting at $100 to $20, and the poolsellers were kept busy selling pools at this rate with very little change until 12 o'clock the night preceding the race. The purse was for $1,200. Young Maben handled his horse with rare skill and judgment. and despite Hickok*s masterly efforts with Arab, he captured the race by the shortest of margins in the excel- lent time of 2:15, 2:17% and 2:16%. That year Stamboul trotted in five other races and was only defeated once. He was raced several years, taken to Stockton, lowered his record to 2:07% and was sold by the executors of the estate of W. H. Ho- bart to E. H. Harriman, the railroad king, for $50,- 000. Stamboul sired forty- eight trotters, no pacers; sixteen of his sons sired thirty-seven trotters and six pacers, and thirteen of his daughters sired eigh- teen trotters and only one pacer. Stamboulet 2:10% is his fastest descendant and one of the gamest and purest gatted trotters in the United States. He has been raced over all kinds of tracks on the Western Circuit, and at Old Orchard Maine. August 16, 1S9S, he met Nemoline. Jupe, Queechy, Georgiana, Much Ado and Maple Valley, and in one of the hardest fought races ever seen on that track won the fourth, fifth and sixth heats in 2:10% 2:13% and 2:14. Stamboulet was then brought to Nevada and kept there as a road horse for two years, then at San Francisco, where he was known as "King of the Speedway." and where he was never defeated by any pacer or trotter. Quarters in 30 seconds and halves in one minute seemed easy for him. He was driven by a lady and then sold to T. E. Richardson of Fresno, California, who made a season with him in 1905 and 1906 at Madera and Fresno, in the former place he was bred to twenty mares last year and eighteen are in foal. He is a dark bay .stallion, stands 15.3 hands, weighs 1,200 pounds and is one of the best muscled as well as best balanced horses in California. He never needs boots nor toe weights. His breeding, individuality, game- ness. speed and determination to trot — in fact, he never breaks, should commend him to all owners of good mares. He is bred right to cross on mares carrying Wilkes, Electioneer or Strathmore blood His sire, Stamboul 2:07%, was by Sultan 2:24, out of Fleetwing (dam of Stamboul 2:07y2, Ruby 2:19% and dams of Oakland Baron 2:09%, a great sire, Lucy R. 2:isy2 and two others in 2:30), by Hambletonian 10; second dam Patchen Maid by Geo. M. Patchen 2:23; third dam by Abdallah 1, sire of Hambletonian 10. Stamboulefs dam was Lady Escott 2-26% (dam of Stamboulet 2:10% and Ellert 2:11), by Arthurton (the great broodmare sire), he by Hambletonian 10, out of Imogene (dam of three sires), by American Star 14, out of Curry Abdallah by Abdallah 1, Lady Escott 2:26V2 was out of Young Lady Vernon (gran- dam of Ellert 2:11, Silver Queen 2:19% Venita Wilkes 2:13. Stamboulet 2:10% and Vernon 2:29) by David Hill 857. sire of Black Ralph (a sire) and David Hill Jr., grandsire of Marv Lou 2:17 dam of Kinney Lou 2:07%; third dam Lady Vernon 2:29%, a celebrated trotter in the early fifties and brought to California by Patrick Hunt. She was the dam of Oakland Maid 2:22 (sold for $22,000) and Patchen Vernon, sire of Allen Roy 2:17%. Lady Vernon was the grandam of Brino Tricks 2:13%, Walter Wilkes 2:15%, Voucher 2:22 and Guy Vernon 2:28. Stambou- let's fee has been placed at $40, and his book should be filled immediately, for he is as sure to sire early and extreme speed as any horse that ever lived, anil all will be level headed horses with the best of con- stitutions. His progeny are bays or browns. It is a well known fact that the majority of our fastesl horses have been bred by gentlemen who are called "small" breeders, those enthusiastic stu- dents of trotting-horse pedigrees who do not pos- sess stock farms but own a few good mares and breed them to the most fashionable stallions, sires that they consider will "nick" well with their mares. There are many of these gentlemen in California. but it is a question if any one is a better judge of conformation or has a better knowledge of trotting horse lore than Capt. W. Ford Thomas of this city. For many years he was one of the "regulars," who enjoyed driving through our beautiful Golden Gate Park and. as he always handled the ribbons over good ones, took a pride in seeing others as fully equipped for a brush on the Speedway as he was. Of late years, however, he has had to forego these bit, is a cheerful, pleasant driving horse and seems to understand all that is required of him. If put in competent hands there is no doubt he would get a record close to 2:05 this fall. The other is a four-year-old filly by the great Nut- wood Wilkes 2:16% out of Simona by Secretary the by Director 2:17, out of Martin mare by Volun- teer 55); second dam Pacheco (dam of Anna Belle 2:27%. dam of Robert T. 2:08%, Maud Murray 2:12, Murray M., 3, 2:14, and La Belle, 2, 2:16) by Hub- bard; third dam Mercedes by Planet. Nothing has been done with this filly; she is handsome and" is bred in the same lines as John A. McKerron 2:04% — Nutwood Wilkes-Director blood. She should be very fast, and is just the right age to take in hand, and when her days of work on track and road end, what a brood mare she will be! The other is a grand looking, stylish, coal-black filly that will be three years old next spring. She is by Searchlight 2:03% (sire of Aerolite 2:15%, the champion two-year-old of 1906), one of the greatest campaigners as well as best bred stallions in Ameri- ca; her dam is Rosado by McKinney 2:11% (the leading sire of 1906): second dam Simona by Secre- tary (sire of Frank 2:10%, Sweitzer 2:13%. Hazel Y. 2:17. Butcher Boy 2:17%, Auditor 2:19%, and five others and the dam of Diodine 2:10%); third dam Pacheco (dam of Anna Belle 2:27%, dam of Robert I. 2:08%. Maud Murray 2:12, Murray M.. 3, 2:14 and La Belle, 2, 2:16) by Hubbard (brother to the great four-mile champion Katy Pease); fourth dam Mercedes by Lodi. and so to the twenty-first dam, thoroughbred. This filly's breeding can hardly be improved. The combination of Searchlight-McKinuey- Director-Volunteer and thoroughbred blood has re- sulted in producing one of the finest formed and most stylish looking individuals ever foaled in Cali- fornia. Her dam's (Rosado) only colt was sold for $1500 and it did not compare with this one, but Capt. Thomas does not expect near this amount for this filly even though no horseman in the LTnited States has one bred as she is and none as pure gaited as a trotter. Whoever wants to get any of these choice trotting youngsters should communicate with Capt. W. Ford Thomas. 58 Clay street. He will be pleased to furnish all particulars, and we have no hesitation in recommending any of them. o maggie McGregor. STAMBOULET 2:10^. pleasures because of ill health, hence he has de- cided to sell all the horses he owns; horses he "bred to order"; horses he believes would lead the very fastest on track or road. So it is with great reluc- tance he must follow the doctor's orders and grace- fully retire. Whoever buys any of these three will get horses that are bred to trot fast and have all the courage and stamina of their sires and dams. In the galaxy of brood mares that made the Oak- wood Park Stock Farm at Danville, Cal., famous as the birthplace of so many champions, is a little, com- pactly built chestnut mare called Maggie McGregor by Robt. McGregor 2:17%, dam Maggie Davis (dam of Matt Kirkwood 2:30 and Sam Kirkwood, sire of Centella 2:22 and Kitty Clyde 2:27), and no further mention is made in the farm catalogue of the breed- ing of this Maggie Davis, but in Battell's Morgan Register, page 895, it reads: "Maggie Davis, bay, brought from Kentucky, said to be by Star Davis, son of imported Glencoe, second dam Rally by im- ported Trustee." If this be true, is it any wonder that Maggie McGregor, her daughter, produced such NIQUEE BY NUTWOOD WILKES 2:16' 2. C. Detrick of Palo Alto is very proud of Little Light, his two-year-old colt by Searchlight 2:03%, out of Juanita by Gen. Benton; second dam Juanita ^>y Fred Low; third dam Maid of Clay (dam of four), by Henry Clay. This youngster is very much like "lis sire, and is a natural pacer. He can show a 2:20 cliu any time called upon. Budd Doble has him at Pleasanton. The five-year-old chestnut gelding whose picture ap- pears herewith, is far handsomer than this halftone indicates; a rich, golden chestnut, 15% hands, sound and free from all blemishes, and is thoroughly brok- en and not afraid of cars or automobiles. He is a stylish, high-headed, clever driver, needs no boots and can trot quarters in 31 seconds and has gone miles in 2:11. Without doubt, he is the best racing prospect in this State. He only received a few months' work, Mr. Chas. DeRyder handling him at Pleasanton; he was then taken to San Francisco. This gelding is bred to go all day. He was sired by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%. dam sister to Nellie R. 2:16 by Gen. McClellan Jr. 17461; second dam Susie Rose by Sam McClellan, son of Gen. McClellan 144; third dam by Hector. Gen. McClellan Jr. was by Gen. McClellan 144, out of Eliza by Geo. M. Patchen Jr. 2:27. This gelding is out of the dam of Lillith 2:22% and is as pure-gaited and level-headed as a horse possibly can be, does not pull a pound on the good ones as Algregor 2:11, W. W. Foote 2:15%, Tyana 2:16%, Madcap 2:20%; and her daughters produced Miss Delmarch 2:14%. Nut Gregor 2:17%. Bonnie Red 2:26 and E. K. 2:30. Besides these there are several others which trace to Maggie McGregor that are knocking at the gate of the "charmed circle." Mr. Fred Booth, superintendent of the Oakwood Park Stock Farm, always believed there was plenty of thoroughbred in Maggie McGregor and in his com- munications with her breeders he received informa- tion identical with that given by Mr. Battell. Martina Dillon is the name claimed by Frank S. Turner of Santa Rosa for a chestnut two-year-old Sidney Dillon filly he recently purchased. She is very handsome and a natural trotter. Her dam was Martina by Mortimer (son of Electioneer and Marti, by Hambletonian 725); second dam Minnie D. by Alexander; third dam Shoo Fly by Gen. McClellan. Saturday. December IV, 1906] THE RR E E 1 I E K AND SIM) R T S M A N 21 WASHINGTON McKINNEY. The late Dr. wmiam Finlaw, ownei of the Rose- dale stock Farm, near Santa Rosa, was one of the best judges of a trotting horse In California, and manj of those he had and reared were winners on the California Circuit, as well as In Australia. He had a premiei stallion on ins rami, the bay stalHon Dalj 2:15; a rev. years ago be saw b magnificent looking sim of the great stallion McKinney 2:11% and determined to purchase him. He believed that MeKlnneo would be senl Bast and he would like to own a successor of him, and said he Knew ol ao borse i ■ worth; of becoming Buch than Wash- ington McKinney, and forthwith purchased him. This horse stands about 16 I hands and weighs ovei 1,250 pounds, in color a beautiful brown with two white hind ankles. II.- is an upstanding stylish stal lion, showing plenty of class; as the English say. He has a good head, arched neck, tine wither, short back, high croup, carries his tail like a Kentucky saddler, has splendid slop- ing shoulders, good barrel, is close cou]ded and stands on a splendid set of feel and le^s. He is a line Lrot- ter, and with three months training trotted a trial mile in 'l: JJ'2. His breed- bag is tile kind that places him in a position to be bred to any descendant of Electioneer, Steinway ■ ,. Dal) 2: 15, Alexan- der Button 2:26, The Moor. Siduev 2: \\>\. Director _' 17. or any of the so- called California sires. He was b\ McKinn<-\ 2:11%, the greatest trotting sire of his age in the United States and whose sons are carrying on the good work he began. Zonibro 2:11, Zolock 2:05%, Core nado 2:09% and Captain Jones are all siring eai Ij ami extreme speed from mares, the majority of Whom are not standard bred, and there is no rea- son why Washington Mc- Kinney should not he a sire of good campaigners also. His dam, Lady Wash- ington 2:35. is in th,e meat broodmare table. She is the dam of George \\\ McKinnex 2:14%, El Molino 2:20 and Idle Gos- sip i trial t J : 25. George W. McKinney 2:14% is a full brother to Washington McKinney (trial) 2:22, but he is at Hemet. California. Lady Washington was by Whipple Mt.",7 the by Hambletonian 725 out of Maria Mnnk by Black Warrior, son of Tipoo (Can adian. Whipple sired olancus 2:27% and Retta 2:28%, and the dams of Chesterfield 2:11%, Tony Faust 2:2414. J. R. Bascom 2:25 and seven others in tin- 2:30 list. Whipple's Hambletonian was sired by Guy Miller, son of Hambletonian 10. and Martha Washington 1 dam of Speculation, a sire). He sired fourteen trotters and one pacer in the 2:30 list, eleven sires of twenty three and twenty-two dams of thirty-one, including dams of Azote 2;ii43i, Georgena 2:07%, Steve Whipple 2:12, Answer 2:14%. No one ever saw a poor individual sired by Whipple's Ham- bletonian. and Whipple was no exception. Lady Mayberry, the grandam of Washington McKinney. was also grandam of Dubec 2:16, a very game trot- ter that Thos Snider raced for several years on Hi. California Circuit, ami Mista 2:19. She was by Chieftain 721. by Hiatoga, out of a mare by Thim- ble's Eclipse, son of American Eclipse (thoroughbred) Chieftain sired Defiance _':17-%. Cairo 2:21 and On- ward ip.) 2:26%. besides the dams of fourteen in the list, including such well known horses as Crown Prince 2:17%, chief Thome 2:20, Mount Vernon 2:15%, Eric 2:M, Resort 2:15%, Tempest 2:19 and Hon. 'sty 2:25%, tin.- latter is the sire of a number of fast hoi s.-s in Australia. Washington McKinney has been bred to a few mares, and the produce cannot be surpassed for con- formation, color, good limbs and style, and thej an all trottters The owners feel exceedingly proud id' them, and as this is the only son ot McKinney standing for public service in Sonoma county, his book should he filled without any trouble. He will make the season of l!n>7 at the Kosedale Stock Farm, service fee $30, to insure $4.0. Mares kept on pasture at $2 per month; kept in box stalls ami fed hay for $7 per month Special reductions will be made to owners sending more than one mare. The best of care taken of all mares, but no responsibility assumed lor accidents. Samuel Nbrris, the well known horseman, who has been superintendent of ibis farm for years, will bave charge of this horse and attend to the care of the mares. There will be a match race for $2'"t a side be- tween Steam Beer and Sidonls, by St. Nicholas, at the . allnas 1 a< 1 Washington's Birthday The chances are there will lie no "bar," b Steam . Sidonls does not gel away with this rival he will be returned pOSl a loser, bin sober and wiser than wh< started; but. if Sldonlfl La-ts awa\ with Steam ,nn! comes home with tbe purse, there will be great Ing among bis backers, who will dOU follow bis example and get awas with steam without Qumbei Leaving jokl is the limit of nomenclature, Charles Whitehead Of Salinas h.i I '' Delphi 2:12% that horsemen say just run ironing, and are astonishing the Sail nasi tea by theii '".11 vi 1 II 'i I.. -.1 at that gait, espi 1 as there is a flv< 1 ai old pao 1 by r> Iphl that is knocking at the door ot the 2:10 cirt two months' handling, towered his mark 01 (made when he was known as T. C.i to 8:17%. He olutely in wind, limb, disposition and gait, and own- mares win. that wil] he good i" 0 bi ild not hesitate to pa Izs him. ii: tuble 1 I Nutwood ! ' I Wil- liams. 1 and a d< M. Patchen Ji . blood. He ti ■ ■ Wilkes 2:22 on thi Dlrectoi on the ma re is not a Hi to Lida W,, the dam Q great Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%. a horse that ha sons and d I ed, and evei I Hi Urity wire North Star 2; L3%, Mona Wilkes Aerolite (2) 2:15% trace to itnul Tom's dam v.; iuable to mate with Nutwood Wilkes, for John \ McKerron 2 04%, Mona Wilkes 2 11%, Aerolite i \le 2:28, '•■■ Direct 2:22% are bred this way And daughters have pi am 2:07, Little Thome 07%, Leonardo 2:08%, etc., While datl Nutwood hold the record as dams of 2:15 performers. : strain which comes th Belle, Chest Tom's grandam, win .1- the 1 rottei and Geo M Patchen Jt I \ thened again, as bet dam was by William -[it. a sire whose bl 1 1 1 ami ■ more :' in performers 'ban any othi bred. Chestnut Tom is the jire ol L 2:24, the to ■ i. pro ami d Mr. Geo. T Algeo will stand this stallion at San Lo tor the season of W07, terms $3b. Mr. Algeo will also take a few In. LCe and train. He is a anetenl and conscientious trainer, and will do th.- can for the Im> of his patron chas Belden 2 08% was in twent season and has neither a blemish DO on his clean, Hint like legs. The ]>i«ii minar;. work given him by' Mart Rollins on the smooth, Springs ai Santa Rosa had much to do with hardening bis (issues Mr. DeRyder also has reason lo be proud of this horse's condition— it speaks volumes Bo attention and care. WASHINGTON McKINNEY. CHESTNUT TOM 2:17'. Registered No. 43488. It is not generally known that th.- finest speci- mens ol small Hungarian ponies in the United Statos are bred by Mr. A. W. Foster, president Williamson's Belmont. This was a foundation Mr. Car- ter wanted when he bought her, for his long residence in < lalifoi oia and his experience with trotters and road horses had taught him that this was the best stock pro- curable. Years have p ed and it is a noticeable fact he has Followed this motto, that whenever he has seen a mar.' whose la ling ami individuality suited him he paid th'' price asked tor her, ami has been successful in breeding her. He follows certain lines which he has become convinced by study and observation are the correct ones. Lida W.. bled to another great site. Director. produced Direct Line (sire ofMerion Maid 2:22% 1. Lida Cartel (3) 2:20% and Lela Car- tel . dam of Chestnut Tom 2:17%, the subject of this sketch Zeta Carter was a typical Director. She was 1 ho result of the one meat cross Mr Carter is enthusiastic over, so when John A McKerron 2:04%, 1 ta- fastest trotting stallion of the Wilkes tribe, ap- d in justification of his theory he had a right to feel highly elated, as Chestnut Tom's dam was by Hit- 'lor. and his sire. Nutwood Wilkes, had sired so many great ones bred that way that it was no sur- .'. hen this fine looking chestnut horse, after P. .lerinyn of New York is spending 'he winter at I'leasanion. and Incidentally has taken an interest in the progress made by two youngsters he has in 1 has DeRyder's string ai the rao ■ One is a three-year-old pacing Ally by chas. Derbj 2:20, out 01 Haggle McGregor (dam of Aigregoi 2:11 and three others in the 2:30 list), by Robert McGregor 2:17%. The other is a tall, rangy four-year-old colt by Owyhee 2:11, out ol Uuna (dam of Tuna ^:08%). by Steinway 2:25%. Both are very promising. Thomas Roman, proprietor of the 1'leasanton race track, has crossed the three BCore years and ten mark, nevertheless he can be seen any morning driving some member of his string of horses around the track, chas DeRyder, Joe CufceHo, Parmer Bunch, .las. Thompson and the other knights of the CHESTNUT TOM (43488) 2:1714- sulky do not turn out of the way to give him th — he generally takes it and keeps it. Mr. Ronan has a large stock farm at Dayton. Wash., and has bred a number of good horses there. Every spring la- receives a consignment at Pleasanton and I and drives them. He always gets good p all be handles. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 29, 1906 BON VOYAGE AND HIGHLAND. Two Magnificent Stallions Owned by W. A. Clark Jr. As a rule, when a gentleman of wealth becomes the owner of a high class stallion he places the horse's service fee so high that few breeders can afford to pal ionize him. This keeps from the stallion many of the best bred and greatest producing mares, as it often happens that these mares are owned by per- sons who have not a very large share of this world's goods. When Mr. W. A. Clark Jr. purchased those two grandly bred young horses, Bon Voyage and Highland C, he decided to give both a fair chance in the stud and generously set their fees at $50 and $25 respectively, that they might have the oppor- tunity to become sires of speed. The prices asked will keep from them no good mares whose owners believe the cross a good one, as they are no higher than the fees charged for the services of some very ordinary horses. Bon Voyage is, beyond question, one of the grand- est young stallions the trotting turf has yet seen. He won the Horse Review futurity as a two-year-old in September and a few weeks after captured the great Kentucky Futurity for trotters of that age, and took a record of 2:15, the fastest mile by a two- year-old that year. The following season he won the rich Hartford Fu- turity for three-year-old trotters, and after earning over $11,000 and taking a race record of 2:12%, again closed the season as the fastest trotting colt of the year. This is a record which places Bon Voyage in the very front rank of the great trotting race colts of America, and even were his breeding not of the choicest would make him worthy to be mated with the very best of our trotting mares, as, after all, it is the magnificent individuality and bufi-dog racing qualities, combined with the pure frictionless trotting gait which he possesses, that breeders are trying to reproduce. But his breeding is as rich as any of his qualities, and a study of his pedigree will show he has the blood that produces speed and breeds on, genera- tion after generation. His sire is the great Elec- tioneer horse Expedition, that is rapidly coming to the front as the greatest son of his illustrious sire. Expedition's race record is 2:15%, and he has the distinction of being the sire of Exalted 2:07% and Bi-Flora 2:09%, two of this year's new 2:10 per- formers, while Exton, another of his get, landed just outside this exclusive circle with a record of 2:10%. All these are trotters, and, like Bon Voyage, all handsome individuals. Expedition's dam, Lady Rus- sell, is an own sister to the famous mare Maud S. 2:08%, and a half sister to the great Nutwood, greatest of all broodmare sires. Expedition is now the sire of sixty in the 2:30 list. Bon Voyage's dam, Bon Mot, is one of the great broodmares destined to occupy a very high place in the ranks of matrons that stand out as the founders of great trotting families. She was purchased last year by Mr. Clark, and all her foals, including a very handsome filly by The Bondsman, are to be developed and raced to fast records. Bon Mot is already the dam of three high-class trotters, viz.: Bon Voyage (3) 2:12%, Endow (2) 2:14% and Be- queath (3) 2:20%. A mare that has produced three two-year-olds to take race records of 2:15, 2:14% and 2:23, two of which have reduced their records in races to 2:12% and 2:20, can certainly be called a great broodmare, and as she is comparatively young and a regular ureeder she is destined to add several more to her list that is already a wonder- ful one. The sire of Bon Mot was Erin 2:24%, a great horse for his opportunities, which were very limited. He had a right to be great, however, as he was by Belmont 64, sire of Nutwood, etc., out of Eventide, the dam of the once champion Kremlin 2:07%. Be- sides producing Kremlin 2:07% and two more in the list, Eventide has five producing sons and the same number of producing daughters. Farce 2:29%, the dam of Bon Mot and grandam of three in the list, was by Princeps 536, a great horse. Princeps was by Woodford Mambrino out of Prim- rose, who produced ten sons that are all in the Great Table of Sires, while six of her produce took stand- ard records. She was by Abdallah 15, one of the greatest of Hambletonian's sons. Princeps has sired fifty -nine in 2:30, among them the great race horse Greenlander 2:12, and the once champion four-year-old Trinket 2:14. Roma, dam of three trotters in the list, is the third dam of Bon Voyage. She was by that sire of speed, elegance and beauty, uolddust 150, son of 1 u-mont Morgan. Golddust was a most beautiful horse, and ranks as one of the very great sires of 'Mb country, as he left but three hundred foals all J, and the Golddust family is one of the most dis- tinguished in the books. He won a match race for S10.000 in 1861, beating a famous Kentucky trotter called Iron Duke in a four-heat race. He sired Lu- cille Golddust, one of the old-time champions, and no less than eighteen of his sons have sired standard speed, and his daughters have produced twenty with standard records. Bruna, the fourth dam of Bon Voyage, was the dam of Woodford Pilot 2:23%. Bruna was by Pilot Jr. 12, that sired the dams of Maud S. 2:08%, Jay Eye See 2:06%, etc. The fifth dam of Bon Voyage was by Black Snake, a pacing horse that was full of good thoroughbred blood and stood in Kentucky in 1844. There is not a weak spot in the entire group of stallions and mares in the pedigree of Bon Voyage. Electioneer. Harold, Belmont, Woodford Mambrino, Princeps, Golddust and Pilot Jr. among the sires, and such great ones as Green Mountain Maid, Miss BON VOYAGE (3) 2:12%. Russell, Eventide, Roma, Primrose and others among the dams, make up a list of ancestors that have given individuality, speed and endurance of the very highest quality to their descendants. Bon Voyage (3) 2:12% is a strikingly handsome dark bay horse, and except for the coronet of his near hind foot he is solid in color. He is stylish in action or standing, stands i'ully 15.3 hands and weighs about 1,100 pounds. In his head and front he bears a remarkable resemblance of his grand- sire, the great progenitor of trotters, Electioneer 125. He has a very strong, handsome, intelligent head — a regular trotting head — one that knows no other gait but the trot and never makes mistakes. He has a short back, good loins and hips and quar- ters that are smooth, muscular and show great driv- ing power. His legs are as black as a coal, sound as a new dollar, and it is safe to assert that there is no better boned horse to be found in California. He has a fine mane and a tail that touches the ground. He is in every respect a symmetrical, well turned and splendid indi- vidual. After being train- ed and raced hard as a two-year-old and again as a three-year-old — trotting on all sorts of tracks and being driven a great many very fast miles, there is not a puff or a pimple on him, which is evidence of his inherited soundness and endurance that it is fair to expect will be per- petuated in his get. At $50 for the season of 1907, he is a bargain in the stal- lion line if there ever was one. Of Bon Voyage's stable companion. Highland C. 2:19%, much might be written. Here is a young stallion of great class in breeding and individuality, one that is endowed with great natural speed, a horse that but for the ac- cidents he met with in training would have been in the 2:10 list two years ago. He is a bold going trotter, whose points of speed make the true ad- mirer of the trotting horse thrill with pleasure as he comes through the stretch like a locomotive. A coal black of grand proportions, a gentleman of the most royal breeding, Highland C. is entitled to consideration in any country. He represents the most fashionable trot- ting cross of the day — the Electioneer-Wilkes cross. His sire is Expresso, a half brother to that cham- pion three-year-old filly, Expressive 2:12%, by Ad- vertiser 2:15%, son of Electioneer. Esther, the dam of Expresso, was a registered thoroughbred mare that produced three standard trotters. There has been a great deal written and spoken about the near thoroughbred cross in the trotter, and many argu- ments have been made pro and con in regard to this subject, but any breeder of trotting horses who is looking over a pedigree of a stallion that he con- templates patronizing can rest assured that he is on the right track when he strikes the name of a thoroughbred mare that has produced one or more trotters with standard records. That's the sort of blood none will take exceptions to, as all know it has "done the trick." Advertiser, it must be re- membered, sired the world's champion yearling, Ad- bell 2:23, that in turn is the sire of such colt trot- ters as Miss Adbell 2:09% as a three-year-old, Rowel- Ian 2:09% and other record breakers. Highland C. is well bred on his sire's side, as the above shows, but this is not all. He is from a royal family of trotters on both sides of the house Alpha 2:23%, his dam, is not only a great brood- mare, having produced four standard trotters, three sons and two daughters that are producers of stand- ard speed, but she is by that wonderful sire of trot- ters and brood mares, Alcantara (own brother to Alcyone, sire of McKinney) and is out of Jessie Pep- per, one of the most famous brood mares in the stud books, a history of whose accomplishments appears on another page in this issue. Alcantara sired Bertha, dam of Don Derby 2:04%, Owyho 2:07%, Derbertha 2:07%, and Diablo 2:09%; he also sired the dam of Heir at Law 2:05%, and some fifteen or twenty more with records below 2:15. He was one of the very greatest of the sons of the mighty George Wilkes, and as he was out of Alma Mater, reckoned the greatest of brood mares, his blood is considered of the very highest value, es- pecially on the dam's side in a pedigree as it is in that of Highland C. Electioneer, George Wilkes and Mambrino Chief, undoubtedly the three greatest progenitors of trot- ting speed among stallions, appear in the third gen- eration of Highland C.'s ancestors, while within the same number of removes, are the names of the three great brood mares, Alma Mater, Jessie Pepper and Esther. Highland C. is now eight years old. He worked trial miles in 2:12, and showed quarters in 31 sec- onds. During the past season he was given a little training and took a race record of 2:19%, which is nowhere near the limit of his speed. His foals of 1906, which can now be seen at Pleasanton, stamp him as a sire of great promise. There are no better boned, stouter muscled or finer finished youngsters anywhere. Every horsemen that has seen them pre- dicts great things for Highland C. in the stud. He is a grand looking, coal black horse with one hind ankle white. He stands 16 hands and an inch high and weighs close to 1200 pounds. He is beau- tifully gaited and his disposition is perfect. He does not pull at any time, whether at speed or not, shows no inclination to break, and can be placed at will in a field of horses. He has better than 2:10 speed and can show it almost any time when called on. At the price asked for his service fee, he is one of the most profitable horses to breed to on the Pa- cific Coast. Bon Voyage and Highland C. are at Pleasanton in the hands of Mr. J. O. Gerrety, who will be pleased to show them at any time, and to answer any com- munications in regard to them. Both are named in the Horse World Stallion Representative Stake, and all their produce will be eligible to start in it with no payments to make until the year of the race. HIGHLAND C. 2:19l/2. M. Horigan of Suisun has a remarkably handsome yearling by Demonio 2:11%, out of a mare by Bradtmoor, and he will have it trained next spring. L. H. Mcintosh of Chico, although out of the list of owners of California stock farms, still retains about six good mares. He has one, a sister to Way- land W. 2:12% (sire of Bolivar 2:00%, etc.), that he bred last spring to Arner 2:17%, and, if there is anything in breeding, the produce should be faster than any colt or filly that traces to that old Flaxtail mare, Mary. Saturday, December 29, 190C] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN MURRAY M. 2:14. $6»»«fi/Tt«iTr. in Winner of Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stake in 1904. The only son of the mighty George Wilkes on the Pacific Coast is Hambletonian Wilkes; he and hearty at twenty-six years oi age and shows very little effects of the weight of yea Hag Lock was by American star, and bis grandam Lady Irwin is the grandaru of Lumps 2:21, bletonian 10. His sons and daughters are all fine looking, good limbed and dead game trotters and pacers. He sired the iron horse Phebon W. 2:08%. that has been in sixtj one hea s better than Phoebe Wilkes 2:08%, another wonderful campaign- er; Robert I 2:08%, Rocker 2:11, New El Arlene Wilkes 2:11=4. and 32 others in 2:30, 12 sires of 21 and 16 dams of 24. but in his list of performers there is one, a bay stallion called .Murray M. 2:14. a trotter as pure-gaited as Phoebe Wilkes and as handsome as his dam Annabelle (3) 2:27% by Dawn 2:1S%. Years ago her picture graced the pages of this journal as the most beautiful trotting filly in California. Harry Agnew of Honolulu came here and. knowing that a horse that could sire such a classy looking trotter should be a good one. he purchased her sire, Dawn 2:18%. the "Dandy of the Trotting Turf." and using him as a sire, gathered a number of mares and started what was known as the Agnew Stock Farm. It was just at the time the great "slump" in trot- ting circles happened and after a few years' strug- gling, he gave up the fight. Dawn was one of Nutwood's gamest sons. He was out of Countess (dam of Strathway. sire of Toggles 2:08%, John Cald- well 2:08%. etc.), by Whipple's Hambletonian (sire of the dams of Azote 2:04%. Georgena 2:07%, Steve Whipple 2:12. etc.) Dawn is the sire of five In 2:30 and the dams of Robert I. 2:0S%. Maud Murray 2:12. Murray M. (3) 2:14. La Belle 2:16. Teddy the Roan 2: IT1:. Ante Dawn 2:19%, Sable Nut 2:2214. Marchieness. etc Nutwood 2:1S%. his sire, is the greatest of brood-mare sires. Annabelle earned her record of 2:27% as a three-year-old. She took a yearling record at Petaluma in 1889 of 3:05. As a two-year-old she won seven stakes and a rec- ord of 2:38. As a three-year-old she took second money in the Stanford Stake, won by Vida Wilkes. She was in foal at the time to Sidney; that foal was La Belle, that took a record of 2:16 as a two- year-old. Annabelle is the dam of Robert I. 2:08%. Maud Murray 2:12. Murray M. (3) 2:14. La Belle (2) 2:16. Annabelle s dam was Pacheco (thorough- bred) by Hubbard, the great four-miler; second dam Mercedes by Lodi: third dam Trampolette by Billy Cheatham, son of Cracker; fourth dam Emma Tay- lor by imported Glencoe, etc. This combination of Wilkes-Nutwood and thoroughbred blood in Murray M. has produced a horse that for beauty, soundness, style, speed, gameness and disposition is hard to beat. Murray M. made his first appearance at a race meeting held in Pleasanton in 1904: it was in a race for three-year-olds. He was second to Mamie R. in 2:22% and 2:21%. At San Jose the next week he won the first Breeders' Futurity Stake of $2000 in straight heats; time. 2:19%. 2:20% and 2:20. defeating Geraldine. Carlokin, Marvin Wilkes, Calamanca and True Heart. The next week he met Mamie R.. Paprika and Allesandro and earned his present record of 2:14 in the third heat and was only beaten a head in the last heat in 2:15%. Mur- ray M. is a beautiful bay stallion, star and black points. He stands 15.3 hands and weighs r050 pounds. He is a horse of remarkably fine finish and plenty of substance, with a fine disposition: has deep strong shoulders, stout back, very strong loins and stifles, and the best of feet and legs. He was bred on the Green Meadow Stock Farm. Santa Clara, and was sold to his present owner, Mr. H. W. Law- rence of Los Angeles. He has been placed n charge of William Durfee. the famous horseman of Los An- geles, who will make the season of 1907 with him and to whom all applications for terms should be made. Seekers after high class trotting stock should avail themselves of this opportunity of sending their best mares to this horse. He represents the closest cross of Wilkes-Nutwood blood of any stallion in California and will be a splendid horse to mate with any of the mares carrying the blood of Elec- tioneer. The Moor. McKinney. Director. Steinway. Silkwood or any of the stallions that have made the trotting horse of California so famous. Th" : in, who was ii Axworthy, when v. Simpson bought M:., f. Uuir, Ky . young stallion, Jud by Ja r%, dam Parom the Ki Futurity winners, Ni ■ 2: 10%, Mali-. 2 1, • Ormonde, who. as a four-year-old, trotted in Parkville, Winnie Mei nil. dam oi \ e, aim own farm, will plan head of a breeding stud which in- win establish. Del Monte, the great tourist's hotel of the Pacific whose beau mil grounds are the adn of travelers from world, offers an opportunity for a ten and Intel ra MURRAY M. GEORGE W. McKINNEY 2:1V/A. One of the Grandest Looking McKnneys in America. The Occident Stake of 1909, to be decided at the State Agricultural Society's meeting that year, for foals of 1906. nominations for which will close Tues- day. January 1st. with Secretary J- A. Filcher. Sac- ramento. For conditions, see advertisement in our business columns. This is a valuable stake and should receive a large entry. The greatness of McKinney does not fade, it grows brighter every year, and when horsemen are looking around to see what horse to send their mares to the first question to arise is "1 wonder where there is a good McKinney?" Down in Hemet. Cal.. there is as fine a representative of this great stallion as ever was foaled: he is called Geo. W. McKinney, and his trotting record made in a race, 2:14%, is far slower than he has shown in trials. He is standard and registered, his number is 35573. In color a blood bay, star, aud one white foot, stands 16.1 hands and weighs 1,250 pounds. He is a horse of symmetri- cal build and perfectly muscled, has deep sloping shoulders, strong back, heavy loins and stifles and the best of feet and legs, and in action is a perfect line trotter. His disposition is faultless, while his blood lines are of the best. His dam. Lady Wash- ington, had a record of 2:35, and she is also the dam of El Molino 2:20. Idle Gossip (trial! 2:25 and Washington McKin- ney (trial) 2:22%; she was by Whipple s9c>7 (sire of two in the 2:30 list, one producing son and the dams of Chester- field 2:11% and nine others in the list), out of Lady Mayherry < grandam of Dubec 2:16 and Mista 2:29), by Chieftain 721 (sire of four in 2:30 and the dams of Mount Vernon 2:15% and thirteen others in the 2: 3 ,v. McKinni with standing tor publl Uidy McKil ami N'.-aly W. 2:27. the on worked. His p him in >i| arc good looking and stylish and bavi ranee. Like himself, there is no road ion long lor them. Hi lloway, aandle and that all his sons and .laughters iberited this trait. F.\. mares W. McKinney have prod iced foals that .inly and are p,. tion. So strong a breeder is lie that he trail nilv as his sin-. McKinney, ever did. While in Mr. Hodge's hands on the Eastern Circuit ibis grand looking race horse won lour hard-fought ra< ts, and :u" of ih,. i i ing him said: "He Is one of the be otters the West ever produced. I have never yet seen one that could trot four as hard races as he did at oul oi the ordeal in as good condi- tion as In- went in." Owners of mi I have m. hesitancy iir sending them to this stallion if to get horses that will bring lug prices BROOK-NOOK RANCHE. This is one of the ideal places in the world for ling high-class horses. It Is located in Madison Montana, about one hundred miles south of It possesses all the advantages of climate, i asses and pure mountain water. The soil, al- titude and latitude is unsurpassed. It is a well known fact that Montana cattle bring the highest prices in Chicago of any ranch cattle in tin- world. and Montana horses are unsurpassed for lung power, depth through the heart, soundness, good bone, and will weigh one hundred pounds more than horses raised in the East at the same height. There are some six hundred horses of all ages on the ranch, many of them representing the best strains of trotting blood, carefully selected by Mr. Larrabee. He also has more Morgans than any- other breeder, and they are said by horsemen to be the best representatives of that stock in the world. There are some five thousand bushels of oats, over one thousand tons of hay — timothy, alfalfa, alsvke, orchard grass, etc.— raised on the ranch yearly." all of the richest character, and is fed to the stock dur- ing the winter months. No expense has been spared in the appointments of this ranch, it has every convenience in the way of box stalls, ample barns, buildings of every de- scription and a small army of experienced help to raise and train the stock. Great care is taken in regard to registering the trotting stock in the American Trotting Register and the Morgan stock in the Morgan Register. Joe Patchen 2:01%. sire of Dan Patch 1:55, etc.. Is likely to be represented by another very fast pacer next season that is being wintered by Trainer W L Snow at his home in Hornellsville. This is a three- year-old colt called Star Patch, out of a mare by Thistle 2:13%. Mr. Snow trained the colt lightlv the past summer, taking him along with his Grand Cir- cuit stable, and at Columbus in September drove him a mile in 2:12. and parts of a mile fast enough to GEO. W. McKINNEY 2:14' 2. demonstrate that he is the making of an fast pacer. Star Patch is owned by Aaroi who owned Charley Hoyt 2:06%, when S; him, and also that other fast pacer Star . that Snow raced so successfully. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 29. 1906 CHAMPION FOUR-YEAR-OLD PACER. At the Breeders' meeting held at Woodland last August, a four-year-old pacing stallion of grand pro- portions made his appearance in a field of aged horses in the 2:16 pace, which was the last race of. the opening day. There were but four starters in this event, and the mare Lady Shamrock, driven by the veteran Dennis Gannon, was conceded by the wise ones to be the best of the quartette. In the first heat she looked to be able to fulfill all the pre- dictions that had been made about her speed, but as she neared the wire W. L. Vance, who was driving the four-year-old. asked him to step up a little and lie began eating up the in- tervening space at a won- derful rate. Vance had made his drive a little too late, however, and the stallion and the mare could not be separated by the judges when they crossed the goal and a dead heat was announced. Vance took no chances thereafter and his fine horse, Sir John S. by Di- ablo, took the next three heats handily, the last in 2:10%, which remained the year's faste'st mile by a four-year-old pacing stallion until it was beat- en on an Eastern track late in the season. At the State Fair, Sir John S. again spreadeagled his field in straight heats, in 2:13%, 2:12% and 2:13, the track being very slow and the winner not being strung out at any time. It was the unanimous opinion among all the horse- men who saw Sir John S. in these two races that he is a 2:05 pacer and one of the best seen on the California tracks in years. Sir John S. is a beautiful bay, stands 15.3% and weighs 1200 pounds. His breeding is superb. He was sired by the great sire of early and extreme speed, Diablo 2:09%, sire of Sir Albert S. 2:03%, etc. The dam of Sir John S. is Elisa S. 2:16% by Sir Alcantara, a son of Alcan- tara, own brother to Alcyone, the sire of McKinney. Elisa S. was a very fast mare and since being put to breeding is making a great name for herself as a brood mare. But two of her toals have started as yet, Sir John S. 2:10%, pacing, and Easter Bells, a mare that won second money in the $1500 California Stake for 2:24 trotters at the Breeders meeting last August, and afterwards worked a trial in 2:13%. Sir John S. and Easter Bells are own brother and sister. The second dam of Sir John S. was by Fri- day McCracken, one of the best Black Hawk stal- lions ever in California, and the third dam by Sig- nal, a horse whose strong infusion of thoroughbred blood made him very popular with the early breed- ers in California, and whose descendants have earn- ed many fast records. Mr. W. L. Vance, owner of Sir John S„ is located at Marysville, Cat, with this grand young horse, and has fixed the fee for his services at $40 for the season, limiting him to thirty outside mares. Mr. Vance will furnish pasture free during the season to mares sent from a distance. In breeding for speed never forget size and con- formation and in breeding for the last two quali- ties don't forget speed and pedigree. In Sir John S. the breeders of California have a horse that pos- sesses in as great a degree as any stallion all the desirable qualifications that go to make a horse that buyers will pay the highest price for, and his book should fill very early in the season. Mograzia, the three-year-old son of Moko and Con- grazia 2:19%, by Antevolo 2:19%, the winner of two blues at the recent National Horse Show, is one of the finest types of the light harness horse ever seen. WHICH IS THE CORRECT ONE? Jack Curry is wntering three horses belonging to Frank Fitzpatrick of Cambridge, at Empire City track. They are the three-year-old brother to Co- dero, a green pacer, by Direct Hal, and the fast unmarked Electmont trotter, Sidney Carton, that showed 2:10 at Lexington this fall. In the San Mateo Stock Farm catalogue, published by Wm. Corbitt in 1888, the following appears in the pedigree of a mare called Long Range, by Le Grande 2868, dam Black Maria (full sister to Dan Hibbard, trial 2:27, and Dolly Hibbard, dam of Lou Whipple 2:26%), by Flying Morrill, son of Young Morrill; second dam by Black Prince, son of Long Island Hambletonian. In a later catalogue the pedi- gree of Oro Wilkes 2:11, appears as follows: Dam Ellen Mayhew by Director 2:17: second dam Lady Ernest (out of a sister to Dan Hibbard, trial 2:27), by Speculation; third dam Lady Hibbard (dam of Lou Whipple 2:26%). by . Can it be possible that there is a typographical error in the pedigree? That Lady Hibbard should have been Dolly Hibbard? The late J. N. Killip raced Lou Whipple in 1874 on the California Circuit, and some of our old-time horsemen should remember whether her dam was Lady Hibbard or Dolly Hibbard. Flying Morrill, sire of the latter, was a black stallion, stood about 15.2 hands and weighed 1,000 pounds; he was claimed to be by Cheney's Young Morriii 118, son of Morrill.; taken from Vermont to Keokuk, Iowa, sold by him the spring of 1858 to L. J. Rose. Keosauqua, Iowa, who took him to California. Mr. L. J. Rose wrote to Joseph Battell, publisher of the Morgan Register in reply to an inquiry about this horse. "I know noth- ing beyond the fact that I bought such a horse of W. Snow of Keokuk. Iowa, and that up to that time I considered him the finest horse I ever saw. He could trot in 2:50, and I paid $3,000, an extravagant price for that day. rie was killed in 1S59 by the Indians, and left no stock to me." Could it be pos- sible that this mare Dolly Hibbard was bred in Iowa and came across the plains? There never was a Black Prince by a son of Long Island Hambleton- ian in California. SIR JOHN S. 2:10!/2 BY DIABLO. PRINCE McKINNEY. FATTENING HORSES. DEMAND GOOD FOR BROOD MARES. A feature of the big sale in New York was the demand which showed itself for high-class brood mares. Not in years has there been a larger number of breeders at one of the big sales looking for brood mares of the right kind and willing to pay well for such as suited their fancy. Record mares and producers were most sought after and they brought good prices indeed. The demand for brood mares is a sure indication that the breeding interests are in a healthful condition. When the breeders were so hard hit by the financial depression some ten or twelve years ago, brood mares were sold at ridicu- lous values, and were thrown on the market in such numbers that there were hardly enough buyers to take them even at the give-away prices that thev were sold at. With the changing from hard times to good times, brood mares began to increase in value and now they are worth about as much as they ever were, but the standard of what constitutes a desirable brood mare has been raised so much that to-day a mare that ten years ago would have passed as a desirable addition to a stud is passed when the critical buyer goes after mares. TO CUBE A COLD m OKI DAY T*ke LAXATIVE BEOMO Quinine Tablets. Drug- gie ts refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S S-iature is on each box. 25c. Your stomach is O. K. if you drink Jackson's Napa Soda. A Futurity Winner That Gives Great Promise. A sound, well muscled, nicely turned, well bred and fast young trotting stallion by McKinney, that will not be four years old until next spring and yet has won one stake, taken third money out of another, besides first money in other races as a two and three-year-old, is entitled to some distinction these days, as the McKinneys are now sitting at the head of the table. The colt that answers to the descrip- tion given above is Prince McKinney 2:29%, owned by Mr. F. Gommet of this city. The Prince is out of the Palo Alto bred mare Zorilla, who is by Dexter Prince, and his grandam is Lily Thorn, a half sister to the famous old race winner Santa Claus 2:17%, that sired Sidney, the grandsire of Lou Dillon. Lily Thorn was by Electioneer out of Lady Thorn Jr. by Wil- liam's Mambrino, next dam Kate by Highland Chief, etc. So far as breeding is concerned. Prince McKinney can hardly be improved upon, as he has the McKinney, Dexter Prince, Electioneer combination, which is a niting of three of the richest and best produc- ing strains of the Ameri- can trotting horse. Those who have seen Prince' McKinney in ac- tion need not be told of his great flight of speed and his splendid gait. In motion he is as near the perfect trotter as one would wish to see and his present trainer is perfect- ly confident that 2:10 will not stop him even in his four-year-old form, though he will probably not be raced much if any in 1907, but allowed to serve three or four of his owner's mares. He is a beautiful bay in color, and is full of life and a glutton for work and has as fine a disposition as any stallion living. As a two-year-old he won the trotting divi- sion of the Pacific Breeders' Futurity, besides a purse race for trotting colts of his age. In his three- year-old form this year he won third money in the Futurity, although not in condition to show his best form. This was a five-heat race, and Prince Mc- Kinney was a good second to the winner in the fourth and fifth heats, demonstrating his gameness. He trotted several heats below 2:20 in his races and at his work during the season, and has shown quar- ters at a 2:10 gait more than once. As he has a perfect set of legs and feet, and is sound in every way there is no reason why he should not get a very low record and be a great success both as a race horse and in the stud. He is now at the train- ing stables of Hans Frellson, on 24th avenue, near the Casino, in this city, where he will be wintered and put into training again in the spring. Prince McKinney's owner, Mr. Gommet, drives him over the Park roads occasionally and finds him an ideal road horse with great style, yet with as good man- ners as a gelding. One of the largest horse-feeding establishments in the State of Illinois, a firm which has fed hun- dreds of horses annually, makes a business of buying in horses in the half-fed condition from farmers and feeding them from one to three months in prepara- tion for the market. The length of the feeding period would depend upon the condition of the ani- mal when purchased and the prospective outcome of the same. Large-framed, coarse-boned animals are always fed much longer than the fine, pony-built horses. The former class make heavier gains and require more flesh to give them finish and to make them attractive to the eyes of the purchaser. PRI NCE McKINNEY (2) 2:29'/4. AN AUTOMOBILE PRIMER. What is an Automobile? It is an Infernal Machine used by the Classes for dealing Death to the Masses. Whence is its Name Derived? From Auto and Mob. Hence, an Automiblist ought to be mobbed. What is the Difference between an Automobile and a Bunch of Violets? The smell. What is an Auto-Race? A Race of Men who drive Automobiles. What do they Look like? Like a Wild Man of Borneo disguised as an Esquimaux. What are they called? Chauffeurs. Why? Because they show Furs in all sorts of Weather or Climate. What is the Difference between an Automobile and Beau Brummel? Beau Brummel was a Lady-Killer, but an Automo- bile will kill Anybody. What follows the Automobile? The Autopsy. — English Exchange. Saturday, December 29, 1906] THE BREEUER AND SPORTSMAN ATHADON 20990. Holder of Champion Yearling Stallion Record of 2:27 at One Time. To breed, own and develop a champion trotter is a privilege only granted to a few in this world, and when Mr. Geo. L. Warlow brought Athalie by Hark- away to California she was in foal to a handsome Onward horse called Matadon. When the foal came it was a big. strong-limbed, rugged fellow that showed no other gait but that of trotting. When only a yearling and after being carefully bitted he was placed in a training cart, in which it was useless to hold him back he trotted away as frictionless as old Ethan Allen, and listening to the entreaties of all the horsemen who had seen this colt (now called Athadon) trot. Mr. Warlow decided to start him against the mile record then held by the yearling stallion Freedom, which was 2:29a4. Athadon started five times in two weeks and trotted to a high- wheel sulky, miles In 2:33. 2:29, 2:29, 2:29 and 2:27! A feat unequaled by any yearling before or since. Athadon was taken to Fresno and turned out. Nothing was done with him thereafter: he was used as a road horse. When he was four years old he was placed in the stud. He has been bred to very few standard bred mares since then, a fact which is deeply regretted, nevertheless, he has got fast trotters from mares of little or no known breeding. Athadon is to Fresno county what Ham- bletonian 10 was to Or- ange county, New York. Athadon's descendants are praised by all who own or drive them. Tractable, re- liable, sound limbed, pure gaited and "game to the core;" useful everywhere and invaluable to their owners. Athadon's sire, Matadon, was by the >'reat Geo. Wilkes stallion, Onward 2:25% (sire of 190 in 2:30 list); his dam was Fanny Alley by Wm. Rysdyk 527 I sire of Robert Rvsdvk 2:13% and seven others in qualities and this valuable trait he transmits uni- formly u< hi Nearly all the prominent trainers in California are striving to secure Atha- don s to strengthen their strings this year and all say thej an the Athadona are the kind to bet on. Athab Ijv tin- great sin- Diablo 2:09% (sire of six in 2:10 list) oul "t Athalie 'dam of Athadon 2:27 and six others in 2:30). is one of the stoutest bred of all the sons of this fast horse. Be- sides tracing to Athalie and Wait-a-Bit. two great broodmares, he traces to Bertha (cl pi n brood- mare); Katie G idam of five). Green Mountain Maid (dam of nine!. Alma Mater (dam of eight), I'.arcena (dam of one and two sires), Blandtna (dam of six sires). Burch Mare (dam of two, etc.), and the great sires Steinway 2:25%, Chas. Derby 2:2". Electioneer, Diablo 2:09%. Strathmore i twite i. Pilot .It-, i twice), d, Geo. Wilkes 2:22. Malnbrinii Patfhen and the stout thoroughbreds Vandal and Imported Glen- coe. Athablo 2:24% was the fastest three-year-old ever seen in Fresno, pacing quarters in 30 seconds. I :30); second dam Lucille bv Hurst's Bayard; third dam by Done- rail (thoroughbred). Wm. Rysdyk was by Hanible- tonian 10 out of Belle of Chester, by Black Hawk •>4 Hurst's Bayard was by Bayard 53 out of Vic (dam of Dainty 2:26%. Mattie Graham 2:21'/2. Tat- tler Chief a sire, and the dams of Dawn R. 2:20. Sallv Graham 2:29%. dam of four. Trosseau 2:28%. dam of four, Maywood 2:29% and Etelka 2:26%), by Mambrino Chief 11. etc. Athalie. the dam of Athadon 2:27, was one of the greatest broodmares that ever lived and had she not died at the early age of sixteen but had continued giving to the trotting world, such performers as she had alreadv there is no doubt she would have become the dam of more 2:30 performers than any other mare Her produce includes Athanio 2:10, the cham- pion of Austria and sire of The Aristocrat 2:12 and two others in 2:30: he was by Jumo 2:22. Ira 2:10% was bv Iris. Athio 2:14% was by Jimio 2:22 Athavis o-is was bv Clovis. Alhinx 2:20 was by Onsphinx. Athablo 2:24% was by Diablo 2:09%, and Athadon til 2-27 was by Matadon— seven in all. This places her "among the' very greatest of broodmares. Atha- lie was bv Harkaway 2:28% out of Meg by Alcalde 103- second dam by Vandal. Cy Kinney's son of the -teat thoroughbred Vandal; third dam by Baid Hor- net Harkawav 2:28% was by Strathmore 408 (sire of Steinway 2:25%. etc.). out of Wait-a-Bit 2:31 (dam of Guv Princeton 2:28% (pacer) 2:19%. Harkaway 2- "8%" and Ladv Princeton 2:15%. and the dam ot Ringing 2:19%) by Basil Duke, he by Iron Duke (son of CM Clav 181. out of a daughter of Pilot Jr. ._; Harkaway's second dam was Katie by Imported Gleucoe. From the above it can be seen that the combination of Wilkes. Strathmore and thoroughbred blood found in \thadon is the same which has given us many of the best and most fashionable sires of extreme speed in America. Athadon's sons and daughters are proving their worth, and henceforth there will he a greater demand for them than ever. Athadon is the sire of The Donna 2:09% that started in twenty-four races and was first V^Tf'^monev' money in eight others and was only out of the mone> three times Athashan, 2:12 started in 1906 in eight races, won seven in straight heats and was second once; he won in colt stakes and races over $5 500 and was sold for $5,275; Sue 2:12%. Lf enne Casev 2:14%, Daken D. 2:16. Don 2:1b. Atbbv 2.20. Athamax 222. Donnatrine 2:26%, Belladonna 2:28. and the'Rover 2:17%. Athadon is now recognized by race drivers to be one of California's greatest sires gam and consistent, pure gaited and tevel headed campaigners. As an individual he is a mahogany bav star and two white hind feet. He stands 16 Sands high and weighs 1,350 pound. «te«L heavy- boned legs sound, a line trotter and a sure foal get ?e He fa one of the most powerful bu It trotting sires ever foaled. His shoulders, back. loin. arms, gaskins are ideal and his disposition is perfect. These ATHADON (1) 2:27. He met with an accident which prevented him from being trained, nevertheless, he got his record "on three legs." A gamer horse never was hitched to a sulky was the verdict when he came in a winner. He is a fine individual, blood bay in color, star and hind coronets white, stands 15.3 hands and weighs 1,100 pounds. He trots and paces, but nearly all his colts and fillies are pure gaited trotters. He The bay two-year-old Gen, Nogi by Athablo, out of Cora Wickersham (dan, of Athasham 2:12i by Junio; second dam Maud Whippleton by Whippleton, is a beautiful eolt and a natural trotter, gaited like and will be just as fast. He is a magnificent, blood-like fellow, solid bay in color. He and ' ol the youngsters on this farm are entered in all the California colt stakes, and it looks as if these valuable stakes will find a resting plat.- in this "land of the raisin" if these youngsters continue to improve. Mr Warlow has a vei y choice collection of fine Imares, among them were noticed Lus- trine (d terlne 2:13%, Athamax 2:22, and Donnatrine Cii 2:26) by Onward, dam Minnie Wren by Challenger; second dam Valencia by C. M. Clay Jr. 22; third dam by Abdallah 15; fourth dam by Herr's Coeur de Leon, bred to Athasham 2:12. Cora Wickersham (dam ol Uhasham 2:12) by Junlo 2:22, dam Maud Whippleton by Whippleton; second dam by ten McClellan 144; third dam by Gen. Taylor, bred to Athadon 2 Donnatrine (3) 2:26 by Athadon 2:27. dam Lustrine by Onward, etc, bred to Stanford McKinney. Narcola (dam of Allesandro (3) 2:23'; I by Mhadon. out of Lustrine by Onward 2:25%. Btrathalle by Strathway 2:19, dam Athalie (dam of Athamo 2:10, etc.) by Harkaway, etc., bred to Stamboulet 2:10%. Sextette by Athablo 2:24%. dam Donnatrine 2:26 by Athadon. etc.. bred to Athasham 2:12. Bessie by Yosemlte, dam by Mambrino Wilkes, bred to Athasham 2:12. Soisette. a two-year-old filly by Guy McKinney, dam Narcola by Athadon 2:27: second dam Lustrine (dam of three), by Onward 2:25%. This filly has five crosses to Geo. Wilkes, three to Onward 2:25% and six to Hambletonian 10. Bay filly (1) by Athablo 2:24%, dam Bessie by Yosemite. A very smooth going fast pacer. Bay filly (weanling) by Athablo 2:24%, out of Lustrine, by Onward 2:25%, etc. Mr. Warlow has a fine, large handsome two-year- old colt for sale by Ed McKinney (brother to Adam G. 2:11%), out of Donnatrine 2:26 by Athadon 2:27; second dam Lustrine, etc. This will prove a very valuable horse for the track or stud. He is made right and bred in the best of lines to beget speedy, strong limbed trotters. A bay weanling colt by Atha- don 2:27. out of Bessie by Yosemite. etc. Black colt by Stanford McKinney out of Strathalie. by Strath- way 2:19. etc., one of the fastest lot trotters I ever saw. He is as handsome as a picture. Chestnut colt by Stanford McKinney. dam Sextette by Athablo 2:24%; second dam Donnatrine by Athadon 2:27. This is a perfectly gaited speedy pacer. Bay colt by Robert Direct, dam Coradon I sister to Athasham 2: 12 1. by Athadon: second dam Cora Wickersham, etc. Lack of space forbids going into details regard- ing these grand looking individuals, as well as about thirty others Mr. Warlow has. At the Fresno race track there are some by Athadon and Athablo that have been encouraging their trainers by the way they are moving, and a revival in trotting is mani- fested in Fresno that was not dreamed of three years ago. and it is all attributed to the wonderful showing ATHASHAM 2:12 by ATHADON. has been only bred to a few mares; one of his colts, Dan. S., got a record of 2:11% this year. Athablo cannot help siring speedy colts, it's as natural for him to do so as it is for water to flow down hill. He is a very "classy" horse and all his progeny inherit this rare and much-sought-for quality. His oldest colts are four-year-olds, and these will all be heard from hereafter. Mr. Warlow has another handsome stallion that is now with Chas. DeRyder at Pleasanton. His name is Stanford McKinney by McKinney 2:11%. out of Avena (2) 2:19% by Palo Alto 2:08%; second dam Astoria by Gen. Benton; third dam Asthore by Ken- tucky; fourth dam Sheba by Hambletonian 10; fifth dam Queen (trial) 2:26. by Hambletonian 2. The weanlings by him are as finely finished as thorough- breds and this combination of McKinney and Elec- tioneer blood will prove a valuable outcross for all the mares on this farm, or any mares in this beauti- ful valley. made by the young trotters bred and owned by Mr. Warlow. whose efforts to educate the people there as to the value of standard bred horses are at last being recognized and his example is being followed by farmers and stockmen there. Chimes 2:30% is one of the season's additions to the list of "century sires." having a total of 101 standard performers to his credit. According to the last Year Book this would not be so. but that book of reference made an error in crediting him with but the same total as in Vol. 20, that gave him credit with 52-29. whereas it should have been 56-31, mak- ing a total of 87 up to the close of 1905, which, with the 14 that got in tuis year, bring up the number to 101. PTI.ES CURED IS 6 TO 14 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed i of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding : 14 days or money refunded. 50c. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Saturo&y. December 29, 1906] TENNYSONIAN 32549. When Senator Lelanfl Stanford paid $10,000 for the great brood mare Midnight in L883, he thought she would have many move t'oals, as she was only eighteen years old at the lime, and looked strong and vigorous as she was led from the cars at Palo Alto, but after her big brown foal by Electioneer appeared, she was stricken with a fatal illness and passed out. Her foal, known as Electricity, was a big, growing youngster and developed into a horse over 16 hands high and was a natural trotter. Mid- night was known to fame as the dam of the Cham- pion Jay Eye See 2:10, pacing 2:06%, and Noontide 2:2014, and her sire was by Pilot Jr., the great sire of famous brood mares. Her clam was Twilight by Lexington: second dam Daylight by imp. Glencoe, etc. It was just the breed- ing Senator Stanford liked, and when Electricity came he instructed Chas. Mar- vin to be very careful with him. This famous trainer had very little trouble in giving the big colt a record of 2:17%. and bred him to only a few mares. A friend of the Senator's, Charles Welby of San Francisco, owned a very handsome mare called Swift by Sid- ney 2:19%, that phenom- enal sire of early and ex- treme speed, and at the latter's request allowed him to breed this mare Swift to Electricity, the produce being the beauti- ful black stallion Tenny- sonian 32549. The dam of Swift was a bright bay mare called Bay View Maid (dam of May Wilkes 2:23W.. Tennysonian is "bred in the purple," and is a very high-headed, stylish horse. He has a fine, bold way of going, is a natural trotter, beautifully gaited. His conformation and action are all that could be desired in a stallion for breeding purposes, with a disposi- tion of kindness and gentleness that none can excel. iais progeny are large, well formed and solid colors. He has sired some of the finest looking youngsters ever seen in Washington and owners of good mares who are desirous of breeding horses that will bring the very highest prices either for track or road purposes should not overlook Tennysonian. He rep- resents the most fashionable line of breeding, while as an individual he excels almost all that are bred in strictly trotting lines. The thoroughbred in his pedigree, through Midnight, has given him a finish which he will transm.i. to his progeny irrespective of their breeding. He left some colts and fillies in San Francisco. One owned by Mr. Spreckels. called Alice Lee, is remarkably fast. His service fee will be $25 and he will make the season of 1907 at North Yakima, Washington, in charge of Mr. A. H. Cor- rosso. There are several very promising trotters and pacers for sale, which are described in another por- tion of the Breeder and Sportsman, and as they will be sold at low figures, seekers after good ones will do well to communicate with the owners at once. Mr. T. J. Crowley consigns two by Monterey 2:09% out of Lottie Parks 2:16% by Cupid, to the Chase Combination Sale next month that are slated for low records. Entries to the Occident Stake of 1909 close Janu- ary 1st, 1907, and fourth payment on the Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stake will close January 2, 1907. Sablehurst 2:25%. Arthurton was by Hambletonian 10 out of Imogene, by American Star, and he was the sire of six and twenty dams of thirty-seven in the list. Blanche was out of Nancy by Gen. Taylor, who trotted thirty miles in one hour and forty-seven minutes and fifty-nine seconds. He sired Controller, the twenty-mile trotter, who made a record of fifty- eight minutes and fifty-seven seconds and a ten-mile record of twenty-seven minutes and twenty-three sec- onds. Anyone analyzing the blood lines of El Brioso can appreciate the value of such a dead game trot- ting inheritance. McKinney is a sire of champions, and Guy Wilkes, who sired El Brioso's dam, at one time held the record as the youngest sire with four trotters in the 2:20 list. His progeny held the fastest three-year-old record, the fastest three-year-old stal- lion record, the fastest three-year-old filly record, the fastest four-year-old stallion record and the fast- est two-year-old stallion record. There are few stainons standing for public ser- vice in California that have such a strong trotting in- heritance as El Brioso. and as an outcross, for mares outside of the Wilkes family, he should be well patronized, as it is a recognized fact that the Wilkes blood enriches that of every other with which it is blended, and owners of mares who are desirous of getting the best should send some mares to this horse. See his advertising card in the directory in this issue. During the Chase Combination Sale at 478 Va- lencia street, this city, on February 10th, Mr. H. Brace will have his handsome stallion Greco and a few of his two-year-olds on exhibition at the sale stables. These youngsters can show very fast. TENNYSONIAN 32549. EL BRIOSO 43540. Son of McKinney 2:11!4 and Hazel Wilkes 2:11i/4. John E. Turner one of the best known and most successful drivers of trotting horses this country has ever known, is one of the few of the old guard of har- ness horsemen still living. "The General." as he was popularly styled, has retired from active duty in the light harness brigade, and is living comfortably at his home at Ambler, which he owns, and is now selling it off for building lots, says the Philadelphia Record. When at the height of his success as a driver, of trotters Turner could seldom be induced to talk about his horses for publication. He kept his business to himself, and let the public guess. He started in the business as a stable boy at $4 per month. He was born in Ireland. Among some of the horses driven to their records by him were Trinket 2:14, Edwin Thorne 2:17V2, Hannis 2:17% and many others. Among the famous drivers that Turner com- peted with in his early career were nirain Woodruff, Dan Mace, Ben Mace, Billy Doble, Johnny Murphy, Dan Bodine. Mike Goodin, Dan Pfeiffer, Charley Marvin, Alden Goldsmith, John H. Phillips. John Splan, Peter V. Johnson, W. H. Crawford. M. H. Whipple, Isaiah Rynders, V. D. Konover, Stote R. Clark, Sr„ M. Roden, Hiram Lowe, \V. *i. Crawford, Jacob Peters, D. S. Quintin, Wash Corbin, Red Bill McLaughlin and J. D. McMann. About the only 2:10 trotter with a near cross to the Hal family is Belfast 2:0S%, his third dam being a daughter of Knight's Snow Heels, son of Knight's Tom Hal, the sire of the famous Sweepstakes, dam of Star Pointer 1:59%, etc. Queenie R. 2:12%, consigned to the Chase Com- bination Sale next month, is a real speedway crack. There is at present a good foreign demand for high-class trotting stock. The veteran trainer and dealer, John Splan, says he has had more foreign orders for horses this season than any previous one and adds that "It seems impossible to find the goods *o fill the orders. All classes of animals are scarcer than I ever saw them before, especially so in the case of breeding animals. A good brood mare, or a first class stallion, for racing or breeding purposes Is hard to find." When the sire and the dam of a piomising young stallion have exactly the ",ame record and as these parents were faster than any of their parents it is an infallible rule of progression that the young stal- lion should be still faster, and those who have seen El Briosco believe he will. McKinney 2:11% was standing at San Jose when Mr. Walter Hobart, owner of Hazel Wilkes 2:11%, concluded to send her to this horse. The issue was this beautifully formed colt that afterwards passed into the possession of Mr. James E. Leonard, Leonard's Station, Santa Cruz Co., Cal. El Briosco is a perfect model of a trotting horse. He has never been "warmed up" on a race track, but on the road where, like his famous mother, he shines, he has shown a marvelous burst of speed. He has done this so frequently that Mr. Leonard has decided to have him trained for the races this year, and it is not too much to expect that ere he gets through campaigning, 2:07 will be his record. He is a bright golden bay in color, stands 15.2 hands and weighs 1100 lbs. He is a beau- tiful road horse and can truly be called a show horse. Gentle in disposi- tion, afraid of nothing, a prompt and stylish driver that never shows signs of tiring. McKinney 2:11%, his sire, is noted for the beauty as well as speed of his descendants. All are strong limbed, level head- ed, good colored and per- fect in disposition. In these respects El Brioso is worthy of his sire. Mc- Kinney was bred to very few mares as fast as Hazel Wilkes 2:11%, and she was by Guy Wilkes 2:15%, by George Wilkes 2:22, out of Lady Bunker by Mambrino Patchen, and McKinney was by Al- cyone 2:27, he by George Wilkes 222, out of Alma Mater by Mambrino Patch- en. There is a double cross to both these great sires in this pedi- gree, and Lady Bunker is the dam of El Mahdi 2:25y2, Guy Wilkes 2:15%, William L., sire of Ax- tell 2:12 and the dam of Cherry Lass 2:03% and King Direct 2:05%, while Alma Mater is the dam of Alcantara 2:23, Alcyone 2:27 and six others in the list — a great combination on top. Hazel Wilkes got a record of 2:20 as a four-year-old and lowered it to 2:11%. She was a dead game trotter. Her dam was one of the greatest producing daughters of Arthurton and was called Blanche, she produced Guyson 2:24, Hazel Wilkes 2:11%, Una Wilkes 2:15 Silver Spray 2:28, Native Son 2:26% and dam of The Ohio State Board of Agriculture has under consideration a plan to give a series of matinee races at the Ohio State Fair next September, which wnl partake of the nature of an inter-city meeting, as the events will be open to any amateur driver, says the American Sportsman. It is the idea to give a handsome silver cup to the winner of each event, the races being under rules of the Amateur League, and the horses will be classified according to their matinee or professional record. The an- nouncement that the board has such a plan under way will be received with great interest by scores of amateur drivers within reach of Columbus, and should the races be given they will produce much interest." The California State Board of Agriculture might get up a few races on the above plan that would be very popular and help draw a crowd. That the American trotter can cover a distance of ground as well as he could years ago, when dis- tance races were the fad, has been proved recently by the performance of an American-bred trotter in England. The idea that because long distance races have gone out of fashion it is impossible for the horses to trot five miles is without foundation. At a recent meeting in England, Blue Bell, with a start of one hundred and thirty-five yards, won a handicap five-mile race in 12:46%, defeating Grace Greenland- er, which trotted from the scratch in 12:37. The best time by an American trotter for five miles is 12:24, made by Zambra, a bay gelding by McKinney. Back in 1868 Morrisey covered the distance in EL BRIOSO 43540. 13:08%. It is a singular coincidence that both Zam- bra, the American champion at that distance, and Blue Bell, the English champion, are both by Mc- Kinney, for Blue Bell is the trotting gelding that, under the name of Hopper, took an American record of 2:14%. Hopper is a brown gelding, foaled 1S97, by McKinney, dam Cricket 2:10 (dam of William Har- old 2:13%) by Steinway; second dam Witch, by Dolphin. He was bred by H. W. Meek of San Lor- enzo, Cal., and took his record at Hartford, Conn., September 5, 1904. When he got to England his name was changed to Blue Bell. Hopper was second to Zambra when the latter made his five mile record. Snliiiday, December 21' l!ini:| ROBERT DIRECT 0883. „In aI1 ""' advertl of the stallion which ll"""" '''''i- > ns ■;,!! i he i Bla Rascal," Direct 2 05' thi i rh. Dl rects have the winning habit!" There It i statement than appears on the surface Then was a horse his ml us a marvel of strength speed I limbs, sound ensi and amem Hi eai ned lus trotting record of 2:1 J4 a , "IMK a *:! purse 1...- the 2:20 cla talllons. In ihis race he wore si i i w ighl which weighed - 3 ace i on i ach I closing a most successful career as a trottei Mi Sal isbury took these anchors off and set the little IV! low to pacing. He earned a race record ol 2:05% 'i'"1 retired to the Btud as sound in limb and bodllj health as the daj he was foaled. This shov hind of a constitution, feet, legs and joints thl 111 Director had. it.- made several seasons in call- tornia, anil notwithstanding he was only 15 hands sired so fine looking large horses, and among them is R. o. Newmi beautiful black stallion Robert Direct. This horse stands full 1G hands and weighs over 1.20(1 pounds. A glance at the picture wherewith ( which does not flatter him) shows that he has substance, finish and quality, and all horsemen who have seen him declare he is one of the grandest individuals in California. Handled a lit- tie on the Hanford track he has shown a half mile in 1:04 and quarters in 30 seconds, and this year will l«- siiven a race record. Now a word about his breeding, and where can his blood lines be sur- passed? It is not a "pedi- gree and no horse." but it is "pedigree and all horse." By Direct 2:05% (sire of Directly 2:03%, Direct Hal 2:04%, Bonnie Direct 2:05%. Prince Di- rect 2:07, Directum Kelly 2:08%, King Direct 2:05%, etc.), dam Daisy Basler, sister to Ethel Basler (dam of My Way 2:15% and Stoneletta 2:15%) by Robert Basler 2:20 (sire of Dr. W. 2:08%. Jonesa Basler 2:11%. DeBernardi Bas- ler (31 2:16%, McGee 2:24% and dam of Stoneletta 2:15% and My Way 2:15%); second dam Richmoor (grandam of My Way 2:15%. Stoneletta 2:15%, and Robert Direct (trial) half in 1:04) by Pasha (sre of Moro 2:25 and dam of Toggles 2':0S1,ii by Sultan 2:24 (Pasha is a full brother to Bay Rose 2:20%); third dam Miss Rowland by A. W. Richmond (sire" of sixteen in 2:30 list and the dams of Waldo J. 2:09. New Richmond 2:08%. EI Diablo 2:11, Alrich 2:12%. Anteeo 2:16%, Rex Gifford 2:14 and many others)": fourth dam Dr. Stamway's thoroughbred mare. Robert Basler 2:20 was a game and consistent cam- paigner. He was by Antevolo 2:19% (son of Elec- tioneer and Columbine, dam of four in the list) out of Elizabeth Basler (dam of Robert Basler 2:20, Stoneway 2:22%, sire of Rockaway (2) 2:15%, Stone- letta 2 15% and My Way 2:15%) by Bill Arp: sec- ond dam Mary by Warfield a grandson of the great four-mile champion Boston. Robert Direct has two crosses to Boston and two to Bonnie Scotland, the stoutest of all thoroughbred foundations and on top of that the sires Direct. Director. Dictator. Echo. Elec- tioneer (twice), Sultan. The Moor. C. F. Clay, Ameri- can Star. Williamson's Belmont and A. W. Richmond (twieel. All these sires and dams are famous, and whin represented by such an individual as Robert Direct, owners of well bred mares will be taking no chances when they send them to him. He has been bred to mares from Fresno. Visalia and Hanford and vicinity, and one of them produced a handsome ling called Andy Direct that holds the record as the champion yearling of 1905; his half mile record was 1:13, last quarter in 33% seconds. This youngster is only one sample. Every colt and filly he has' sired is either a bay, black or brown, not a chestnut nor a gray has appeared so far, and the owners are confident they have youngsters which will prove valuable wherever they are placed. If they are not campaigners (and there is no reason why they should not be) the*' will make stylish, high-headed, perfect driving horses, a class that will always brim-- the highest prices. Mr. Newman will stand Robert Direct at the Palms, one mile east of Visalia, with the usual return privilege and will be pleased to send a card containing this horse's tabulated pedigree to all who are interested and desire to breed to a repre- sentative of the best and most fashionable family in the United States to-day. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 2:: DELPHI 2:12'.,. 1 1 1 ' i 'In- alien ii of Septei race between Romero s ion ol nder Button a Geo. M. F Jr., stooi athletic build He trith i Intere it. i won the Aral two I 19 and then in competitor, who be poo ■ ber three heal and thi i he ■ae was for $i h The Inti i dow the stall and eefng Steve Crandall coo it o ndi Button, he i mi i '" gi - i !a and i ba e s boi s, challenge the owner of Ale an al tei n port a Whip- lie's H I wlnnei i everal 1 1 q thl State, Hi; 1:1111 mils tl a doub and bI another Hambletonlan and and i i the will make thi tor the low fee ol $25. his book should in- Riled at i aers "i them to him, Hi Of n in in.ii, i ihi over 110,000 i years he has other Mr, Whitebi ad will conducl in Call- i and we take I : Ml and kin- - I allium and I. and his bll ni/i-ii ever) w bere. o LADY VERNON 2:29>/2. ROBERT DIRECT .0883. tator was none other than alisbury. He went to Kentucky and bought and raced the year-old stallion Director, and the nexl spring brought him and the late John A. Goldsmith to Call and started the driver so successfully in his chosen profession. Mr. Salisbury never tires speaking of the great generalship of "John" and the easy traps he., as a green owner, fell into on that Eastern campaign. But those Easterni caught Monroe napping again. Director proved a wonderful race borsi ai of the greatest sires, considering his op ever foaled. He never got many high bred man 111 answer to an inquiry regarding I. 'hat can In' learned "f her is thai she d had won fourteen ' deal- on their way to the New fo with rougl to " a small town in New ami si. id ber to 'in- hot.-i keeper, who also in tad sta- tion. If-- used tin- man* in this work and BDe found to tie a tasi by a ho \v, E. Sum.'; ii ed her for several sold bei ' o Pal I lunl i lunl !- I 01 nfa in lla' tall of 1853 and dl 0 Ins partner. Edward Pulton, who trotted her In sevi ami upon leavli bei '■■. ith CI Lux, the well known wholesale tun- i curity lor a loan of $1200. Soon a Ions of Oakland took the mare, paying Mr. Lnx the $i2nn in- had loaned. Mr, Sessions owned ber until she died about l s 7 . i Stephen B. Whipple "' San Mateo had a hall In her lor several sin- was iii.- flam of twelve foals, th< id' tlu-m being Oakland Maid 2:22. that was sold to the late Alvinza Hayward for $22,000. Stamboulel 2 mi,, Eliert 2:ii. and many others trace to ibis Vernon. Build Doble is - en a beautiful mar anle] 2:i7i,. which be has ai in, and believes she is the i of one ol the l.esi campaigners he ever handled. DELPHI 2:12 „. -i>- Entries for the Occident Stake of 1909 (trotting stake for foals of 1906) will close next Tuesday. January 1. 1907, with Secretary J. A. Filcher, at Sacramento, Cal. C. Griffith of Pleasanton has a colt by Bonnie Direct 2:05i/2 out of Ituna (dam of Tuna 2 08%), by Steinway 2:25%, that is, without exception, the hand- somest colt sired by this great horse. He is called Bonnie Echo, for his second dam was by Echo i :il nia because .dl of honoi the champion four-yeai old . Direi Nathan Straus 2:05%, Evangeline 2:11* and Delphi 2:12%. Twenl se ren ol bl 101 and twen- n oi' his daugh John A. McKerron 2:04%, Little Tl . " anani 2:08. Tin- Direc heads, good dispositions, soundness and stronf stitutions, besides natural s| i among all the families of greal trotters. Delphi . , made in the fin! ture appears herewith, is In I : IT. arid is - iter Prince, sin- of seventy in the . seventeen and the dams of si in the list, including Directum I. _':lu. Nora McKinney 2:12%, .1. T. 2:12% and Delphi 2:12%. Delphi's second dam was Priam 1798 (sire ol ■ it i nn home, inn nevertheless it mark a horseman .i! Kaialma. the dam l 0 : and dam Amal (dam ol Otalgic 2:24%), by Ol Helen in 72-".: third dam Mai lor by Rattler (Bire of the dam-, oi Lady Snelf i Nellie w • "id Si Session I and owned Alameda Maid - aking of he qualitie by the Maywood Farm and has been bred to Sidney Dillon. Mori pretty name of a brown flllj Demonio 2:11 %, oul ol (dam of Memonio 2:14%), by Non i Suisuii Stock Farm THE B REEDER AND SPORTSMAN [ Saturday, December 29 1906 THE NEW STANDARD PERFORMERS FOR 1906. Below will be found a list, under their sires, of tbe new standard perform- ers (2:30 trotters and 2:25 pacers) for 1906. sired by horses that were bred in or have stood for service in California. After the name of the sire the figures (for instance. 14, 7 p.) indicate the number of trotters and pacers, trotters given first, to the credit of such sire prior to 1906: Al iBELL 2:23, by \,i> ertlser 2:1E Vi 10, Bell Alrv David lt.'ssi Li lie Missing Boll Wiltondale Exulter, p 2:24% to 2:2154 Al iVERTISER 2:15%, by Electioneer 125—11, 3 p. Adwil ta Add 2:2IH| t0 2:17 V, ALEXANDER BUTTON 2:20%, by Alexander 490 — ir>. 9 p. Molly Button, p 2:14'/,. ALFRED G. 2:19%. by Anteeo 2:16% — 26, II ; l: : I N ■ ■ . 2 : 1 7 % 2:2-1', 2:27';; 2:21% :2J 2:2014 2:19(4 2:09% - :::»' to 2:21"/, . .2:18% to 2:15'/i . .2:21=4 to 2:20% .2:1914 to 2:13'/, Allied W. Major Cuethlein . . Sister Collette . . . Alfred Moyer < 'hiriliel. p Lady Option, p. . . Queen Bee ANTEROS 0020, by Electioneer 125 — 23, 1G p. Milton E.. p. (trot 2:2C) 2:24% Violet 2:27 '/, Edna Ross, p 2:1S% to 2:1c1/, ANTEVOLO 2:19%, by Electioneer 125 — 10, 5 p. Alavolo 2'25% ARION 2:07%, by Electioneer 125 — 24, 2 p. Gertie JL,eyburn 2:23% Maria Payne Silver Wings . . . . Vedal Gerardia Gov. Francis (3). Lord Roberts 2:21% 2:30 2:17% 2:26% to 2:24% 2:27% to 2:11% 2:12% to 2:07% Maseonomo 2:14%" to 2:10% Spera 2 '21 V. to 2*19 ATHALBO, p. 2:24%. by * Diablo.' p. 2:0914. Dan S., p o-i 1 3/. ATHADON 2:27. by Matadon 9392 — 5, 3 p. Athamax o ■ o o 1/, The Donna, p '.'.'.'.i'm^i Athasham. 4 2-20 to 2-12 ATHBY-1 p. ATKHnBiAlVH?: oy M4* t02:1C% Electioneer 125 — 8. Athalar 2-27% to 9-ooi/ BALKAN 2:15, by 4 ' ' '° Mambrino Wilkes 6083 — 1 Congress Maid, p 2-20% BARONDALE, p. 2:111,4, by Baron Wilkes 2:18—7 11 p Lady Dale (p. 2:21!4) '..2-24% Grace Carpenter, p 2-17V„ BAY BIRD 8874, by * Jay Bird 5060 — 6, 7 p. Billy Dooley. p 2-14% BAYSWATER WILKES 2:25%. by ' Sable Wilkes 2:18 — 2 o Kelly Briggs, p. . . BEECHMONT. by Altamont 2:26%. Black Douglas, p BENTON BOY. by Gen. Benton 1 — 1 Big Boy BENTON M. 2:10, bv Gov. Benton 9110 — 1 p, George M.. p 2-1 BOB MASON 2:271/4, by Echo 462 — 2, 5 p. Blasa, p 2:1514 to 2:1214 BONNER N. B. 2:17, by '■"» Daly 2:22% — 2, 1 p. Satin Royal 2:19V, to 2:15% BOODLE 2:12%, by Stranger 3030—6, 1 p. Gen. Boodle 2:10% Little Louise BOW BELLS 2:19, by Electioneer 125 — 31, 16 p. .2:0914 to 2:08 .2:24% :25 (!4 to 2:17!4 2 II, 19% VJ. N. Blakemore The Bell Hugh Wynne 2 '21V, to 2 BOYDELLO 2:14%, by Boydell 5391. Normandello 2-281/ BRUNO 2:lCi/,, by " Junio 2:22. Maggie B 2 "3 V. CALIFORNIA 4132, by Sultan 2:21 — 8, 1 p. Billy J 2:24% to 2:2114 CAPT. JONES 29866, by McKinney 2:11V, — 1. Bessie Jones 2*17% Lady Jones 2:16% to 2:15% CECTLIAN 2:22. by Electioneer 125 — 14, 2 p. Burgoyne 2:29 Vi to 2:23% De Witt 2:20V, to 2:16Vt CHARLES D10KP.Y 2:20, by Steinway 2:25-:; — 9, 26 p. Delia Derby, 3 2:17 Derbertha, p 2 :07 '-, Lun Derby, p 2:1714 Prince Derby, p 2:24% C'apt. Derby, p 2:16 Vi to 2:00% Sally Derby, p 2:15V, to 2:14V CHESTNUT TOM IT. C.) 2:17%, by Nutwood Wilkes 2:1014. I,,, His,' 1 ';,! I,T I CHIME BELL 5380. by Electioneer 125 — S. Van Zandt 2:09% to 2:09 CHIMES 5348, by Electioneer 125 — 52, 29 p. Chiming Bells 2:21% Memphis Chimes, 3 2:29% Queen's Daughter, 3 2:28% The Abbe, 3 2:10% The Count, 2 2:27% The Peer 2:15% Belfry Chimes, p 2:18% Brooklet Chimes, p 2:17 V Chapel Bells, p 2:21% Mary Chimes, p 2:21% George H. Ray (t. 2:23%) p 2:19% The Landgrave, p 2:17% Chimes of Normandy. .2:21 % to 2:16% Lord Quex 2:14% to 2:10% Christmas Chimes, p. .2:21% to 2:19% Young Chimes, p 2:17 % to 2:16% CLATAWA 2:21, by Daly 2:22%— 1. Silver Tip, p. . CLAY 2:25, by Electioneer 125 — 19. ' !a rracita Robert s. 2:21 % 2:28% ;26% to 2:25% Nannie Winsted COEUR D'ALENE 2:19%, by Dexter Bradford 112 — 5, 3 p. Robert H.. p 2:23% to 2:20 COL. SIDNEY 32931, by Sidney, p. 2:19%— 2 p. Myrtle G.. P 2:21% CONDUCTOR 2:14%, by Electioneer 125 — 19, 4 p. Eddie L • = ;2C% Little Irene 2.25% The General 2.:20% c'l INKAH 5381. by Electioneer 125—5. Paul L 2:30 to 2:20% DACY. p. 2:11%, by Direct, p. 2:05%. Major Dacy 2 :19% DAEDALION, p. 2:0S%. by Diablo, p, 2:09%. Instructor, p 2.21% DELMAR 2:16%, by Electioneer 125 — IS, 3 p. J. Elmer 2:26% DEL NORTE, p, 2:08. by Altamont 2:26%— 1. 5 p. Black Diamond Del Kisbar. p Gold Rose Magladi, p. 3 Major Del, p DEMONIC P. 2:11%. by Chas. Derby 2:20. Suisun, p DEPUTY 2:19%, by Echo 462—3. , Camilla 2:12% to 2:11% DEXTER PRINCE 11363, by Ivy. Prince 2470 — 51, 15 p. Athena .2:25 2:10% 2:17% .2:20% Dextermont ; • ■ ■ Florone ; ■ ■ ■ DIABLO, p, 2:09%. by Charles Derby 2:20 — 2. 28 p. Easter Bells . . Katherine 2-22 .2:20% .2:28% :26 ,2:19 Sir John S„ p 2:10 1., 2:12% to 2:09 ::12%" to 2:11% 2:23% 2:25 Welchman ". 2:18% to 2:18% John R. Conway, p. . . Rey del Diablo, p. . . , DIAWOOD, p, 2:11. by Diablo, p, 2:09%— I Aletha R Briarwood D1CTATUS. p, 2:17. by Red Wilkes 1749—1, 4 p. Dictatus S oniS Dictatus Belle, p ViVv Montebello, p -.-1% DIRECT, p, 2:05%, by Director 2:17—30. 36 p. Ann Direct 9 'oTj v Venus Direct 9-1614 !'.2:10% ..2:19% ..2:19% ..2:29% .2:19 Venus Ward M. Nettie Direct, p.... Agnes Direct, p Cythera Direct, p... Air Motor Daisy Direct ,5.1/ TVill Direct £.6*72 Kittie^fc 2 24% to 2:19% Cordovette, p 2:19% to 2:14% Daphne Direct 2:11% to 2:10% DIRECTION 2:08%, by Director 2:17—1, 1 p. Black Diamond, p ':"« DIRECTLY, p. 2:03%, by Direct, p, 2:05%— 1, 4 p. ; Daffodil, 3 2:19% to 2:13% Blackburn's Directly.p.2:17% to 2:15% Town Directly, P 2:18% to 2:17% DIRECTMAN 32744, by Directum 2:05%. Carrietta 2:18 Dry Rock, p -.-0 DIRECTOR 2:17, by Dictator 113—45, 15 p. Director Rean, p : ■ • -J:"» Director Joe, p 2:21% to 2:09% DIRECTUM 2:05%, by Director 2:17—21, 6 p. Diranna 2.23% Directum Wilkes „'J„S Gulvallis Directum, 4 2: 19% Harry Direct i„„Yf Zella Directum ■ 2:2,', Flora Directum, p, 8.... 2:11% Cbambertin 2:23% to 2:14% Grancino 2:18% to 2:13 Black Dart, p 2:ls % Directum Delmar. p 2:19% Peggy P 2:18% DIRECTUM KELLY 2:0814, by Direct, p. 2:05%— 2, 1 p. Directness 2:19% Five Bells, p 2:19% Peggy, p 2 :1S % Tara, -p 2:21% 1)11. HICKS 23163, by Durfee 11256 — 1 p. Dr. J., p 2:12% DON DERBY, p. 2:04%, by Charles Derby 2:20. Casta Nada, p 2:1-1% DON D. 2:28%, by Fieldmont 5060 — 1, 2 p. Budd L., p 2:22% to 2:19% EGOTIST 2:22%, by Electioneer 125 — 47, 5 p. Louise Dorsey 2:27% Clorego, p 2:17% ELECTIONEER 2:17% (Campbell's), by Electioneer 125 — 6, 1 p. Lassie 2:24% to 2:21% ELECTRIC HELL 10529. by Electioneer 125 — 19, 4 p. Old Folks 2:25% Dr. Bell, p 2:19% to 2:17% ELECTRIC KING 2:24, by Electioneer 125 — 1, 2 p. Electric Bell 2:24% ELECTRICITY 2:17%. by Electioneer 125 — 10, 1 p. Electric Light 2:28 Electric Bow 2:1S% to 2:17% ELECTRITE 2:28%, by Electioneer 126 — 41, 22 p. Dora Electrite Col. Eaton 2:26% to Rose Electrite 2:22% to ELECTRO 53S3, by Electioneer 125 — 3. Miss Lottie EL SABLE, by Guy Wilkes 2:15%. Sable Prince BXPE1 UTII )N 2:15%, by Electioneer 125-17. I p. Bi-Flpra Dalesford Ex-Em Exton. 4 Lister W Louise Connor Almirante Woodburn Boy. p Requisition, p . . .2:19% to ..2:12% to .2:10% to .2:19% to Estuary Exalted Heliograph Petronel EXPRESO 29199, by Advertiser 2:15%. Highland FREE COINAGE, p, 2:11%, by steinway 2:25% — 2 p. Silver Tip, p Coinetta, p 2:21% to GEN. LOGAN 2:23%. by Alex. Button 2:26% — 3 p. Rhoda Fay, p 2:19% to GREAT STAKES 2:20, by Billy Thornhill 2:24% — 6, 2 Foxhall Belle Marguerite, p 2:2 Mj to GROVER CLAY 2:23%, by Electioneer 125 — 1. Lady Shamrock, p GUY'CISCA 2:26. bv Guy Wilkes 2:15%. Klamath Maid GUY K. 9413. by Guy Wilkes 2:15% — 2, 1 p. Fair Oaks, p 2:15% to GUY WILKES 2:15%, by George Wilkes 2:22 — 76, 9 p. Guy Pilot Lettie Guy Pastoria William Guy Big Tom, p Jack Wilkes 2:17% to Mary B 2:26 to HAL B., p. 2:04%. by Hal Dillard, p, 2:04% — 1. 4 p. Hal Raven, p Lousak, p Hal R.. p 2:16% to Hallock M., p 2:09% to HAMBLETONIAN WILKES 1679, Geo. Wilkes 2:22 — 15. 11 p. Alice D.. p Louise A., p Leona G HIGHLAND SIDNEY 2:29%, bv Sidney, p. 2:19% — 2, 1 p. Sid Barnes 2:29% to HUMMER 6112, by Electioneer 125 — 15, 12 p. Gusher IRAN ALTO 2:12%. bv Palo Alto 2:08% — 5. Alto Down Dr. Frasse 2:12% to JAMES MADISON 2:19%. by" Anteeo 2:16% — 9. 3 p. Brilliant Girl Gene Madison J. C. SIMPSON 2:18%. by Electioneer 125 — 4. 1 p. Red Simpson J. T. 2:12%, by Live Oak Hero 29369 — 1. Lillian R 2:24% to KELLY 2:27, by Electioneer 125 — 1 p. Barlight Lucy Montrose KING SULTAN 2:23. by Sultan 2:24 — 4, 4 p. Hal McKinley. p 2:23% KLATAWAH. p. 2:05%, by Steinway 2:25% — 1. Illino, p. 2 Miss Promise, p, 2 KNIGHT 2:22%, bv Woodford Wilkes 2528—3, 2 Billy H LYNWOOD W. 2:20%, by Guy Wilkes 2:15%— 4. Charles Belden R. W. P Sonoma Star McKINNEY 2:11%, by Alcyone 2:27 — GO, 10 p. Buck Constancia Thomas M Wanda II Carakina. p Sterling McKinney Vallejo Girl Coronado 2:12% to El Milagro 2:11 V, to Lady Muwrey 2:12% to Mack Mack 2:12% to Sweet Marie 2:04% to Miss Georgia, p 2:10% to Welcome Mac, p 2:11% to McZEUS 2:13. by McKinney 2:11%. Nellie McZeus MARENGO KING 2:29%. by McKinney 2:11%. Palo King MAY KING. 2:21%. by Electioneer 125 — 11. 5 p. Kingborough, p King's Mantle, p MENDOCINO 2:19%. by Electioneer 125 — 8, 2 p. Exquisite Mendolila. p M1LROI 211585. by Guy Wilkes 2:15% — 12, 1 p. Baron Silk Brother Milroi Frames Milroi Nannie Jackson Pelagon 2:21% to MONROE S.. p, 2:20, by Monroe Chief 2:1814. Friday, p NAZOTE 2:28%, by Whips 2:27%— 1. 1 p. Hattie J Lucretia 2:20% 2:20% 2:15% :27M 2:09% 2 21: i, 2:24% 2:10% 2:25% 2:29% 2:21% 2:24% 2:12%. 2:15% 2:07% 2:15% 2:18% 2:19% 2:17% 2:19% P. 2:29% 2:20% 2:14% 2:26% 2:14% 2:20% 2:22% 2:25% 2:24% 2:24% 2:12 V. 2:25% 2:1014 2:23% 2:11% 2:09% by 2:1S% 2:19% 2:19% 2:20% 2:24% 2:25% 2:11% 2:08% 2:21% 2:27% 2:08% 2:30 2:23% to 2:19% 2:21 % 2:24% P. 2:10% 2:08% 2:13% 2:30 2:20% 2:12% 2:20% 2:22% 2:24% 2:10% 2:09% 2:09% 2:09% 2:08 2:02 2:08% 2:10% 2:26% 2:2S% 2:17% 2:19% 2:21%. 2:117% 2:2S% 2:27 :26% 19% 2:21 ', 2:11% NEERNUT 2:12%. by Albert W. 2:20—3. Golden Nut 2.2. A Neernut Maid 9.1a Jennie A., p ■ ■■■ •;■ •i:i%*, Neergard 2:22 to 2.16% NORMANEER 5444, by Electioneer 125—4, 1 p. W. B, Powell, P 2:24V, to 2,2.,'A NoRVAl, 2:14%, b.v Electioneer 125—71. 21 p. ,.,,„ Derby Boy i'.ii-u Big Lizzie Vilu, Lily King i:ilu Humboldt ■■•••■ •:: •?.:!!$ Go Norval 2:20% to 314 little Bride 2:17% to 2:16% No" al Kinl 2:24% to 2:12% W. J. Lewis 2:09% to 2:06% NUSHAGAK 25939. by Sable Wilkes 2:18—2. Beauty 0.00.1, El Rio Rey -;" » Noraine ;:„„ Red Blossom - ■-' {f Boraka, p ■" * NUTFORD, p. 2:15, by Abbottsford 2:19%— 1, 5 P- Miss Richnut, p -.-- n NUTWOOD WILKES 2:10%. by Guy Wilkes 2:15%— 21, S p. Prof. Heald ;; ,f Hagar Wilkse |:|SS Lady Caretta 2.20% Mamie Redmond n'XVS. onie b r,:r,„i* Azmoorie, P S'Joj/ Crispiana. p V.",l\ Iila H p *:.«.- /4 Chestnut Tom (T. C.)...2:30 to 2:17% ODDITY. P. 2:10%. by Sidney, p. 2:19%. Alice B.. P : J Billy S„ p 2-lsA ORO WILKES 2:11. by Sable Wilkes 2:18—11. 5 p. Belle Oro olioS Blacksmith, p o ooiv Wilkes McGregor ,',',', ".".'TT'oi' Oro Wilkes Jr 2:21 % to 2:12% OWYHEE 2:11, by Charles Derby 2:20 — 1 p. ,,„ Owyney "'" V2 PALO ALTO 2:08%, by Electioneer 125—14, 2 p. 0.001/ Jennie Lee - •-« A PATHMONT, p. 2:09%, by Altamont 2:26%— 2 p. May Wilson. P -'" PEDLAR 2:18%. by Electioneer 125 — 3, u p. Tobin, p 2:19% to 2:15% POMONA 2:2S%. by Electioneer. 0.101/ Queen Pomona ■ a'"? PRINCE ANSEL 2:20%. by Dexter Prince 11363. Prince Lot ;;" Princess Mamie -J-3 RED CLOAK 20533. by Red Wilkes 1749—2 p. Ireney "' '* RED CHUTE 2:24%. by Guy Wilkes 2:15%— 6. -, Oxford Miss ' REDWOOD 2:21%. by Ju^T2:1^^.32^to2:08% RE-ELECTION 2:27%. by Electioneer 125 — 13, 6 p. Maud H J.lbg Fannie M.. p '•" ■ REFERO 2:24%. by Guv Wilkes 2:15%— 2, 1 p. Otero f.J.»* REGAL WILKES 2:15%, by Guy Wilkes 2:15%— 2. 0.091/ Regal Pandect -.--a REY DIRECT, p, 2:10, by Direct, p. 2:05%. ,.,,,, Reydelette " "■ RIO ALTO 2:16%. by Palo Alto 2:08%— 1. , Alto Dean t'itvL Manana ^ ' J ' ROY WILKES, p, 2:06%. by Adrian Wilkes 6560—3, 25 p. Flossie Roy, p i'.tiv, Gilbert, P i'-nu Roy Benson, p .••■■• ■••• £;«* Mary Aldous, p 2:13% to 2.1.i/4 ROKEBY 2:13%, p.. by Director. Kendig ' '- RUPEE. P. 2:11, by . Guy Wilkes 2:15%— 2, 1 P- I. T. Washburn, p.... 2:11% to 2:10% SABLE GUY 2:23% by Sable Wilkes 2:18—1. ,,„„ Teddie R -' ' SANTA CLAUS 2:17%. by Strathmore -108 — 18. .» p. g Christmas Chimes ;;r J Jf Santa Clara, P «.«■» SEARCHLIGHT. P. 2:03%, by Dark Night 2858—1 P. Aerolite, p. 2 2:15% SENATOR 2:21%. by Echo 402—1. 1 P. Jib, p .2:10 to 2:09% SENATOR COKE 2:21%, by Guy Wilkes 2:15% — 1. 1 p. Conway 2:17V, to 2:12% SENATOR ROSE 2:18, by Sultan 2:24 — 3, 2 p. Senator C, p 2:18% SEYMOUR WILKES. P. 2:08%, by Guy Wilkes 2:15%— 2. Jim Corbett, p 2:17% SIDMONT, p. 2:10%, by Sidney, p, 2:19%— 3 p. Bob Madden, p 2:13% SIDMORE. by Sidney, p, 2:19% — 1. 2 p. Rosie 1 1'MtiiT, p 2:12 SIDNEY, p. 2:19%, by Santa Clans 2:17%— 02, 14 p. Little Sidney, p 2:21% Sidney Mack, p 2:18% Lee J 2:19% to 2:18% Sid Thorn 2:21% to 2:18% Sid Rose, p 2:22% to 2:21V SIDNEY ARNETT. b.v Sidney, p. 2:19% — 1 p. Peggy Arnelt 2:24% Saturday. December I'll, IIIIIKJ SIDNEY DILLON 28167, bv Sidney, p, 2:19%- I, '3 p. Carrie Dillon, p Helen Dillon Lottie Dillon ■■■'►;', Ruth Dillon, 2 Adoo Dillon, p. 2 Custer, p Kate on, p :: SIDNEY PRINCE i 0 t>: Sidney, p, 2 19 . n Hamlel Little Ned Little Rob Samuel P :e Zaek 1 Frank S.. p Elvira Prince, 1 Princ'ne SILKWOOD, p, 2 07, by Blaokw 1 Maml 1 ■ . g ,, Silk Tie S1MMOCOLON Simmons I , L 2 1 Simmoline [:3o 1 iipsey < rirl, p 2:20^ Katie 1 _■ 1 1 to 1 1 ■' fanner, p 2 : 1 1 ■ to 2 " , Edleman, p 2 : 1 :< ' , to 1 -'I ' s p !:]5i t0 1 , 1 , lions, p 2:2] . ... ■ SIMON 2:29, by Sidnei , p, 2:1 3 j . . •; p. ' »w en Gallagher, p 2 Irene D., p 2:15% t.. 2:10% THE 1! K B E 1 1 !•: K AND S lJ 1 1 It T S M V N 25 SKY Pi IINTER 84567, by Brov 11 H11I. p, 2 ' 1 ■ ■ . ORO WILKES Thelma, p SPHINX 2 20% by Iburtus ;non .11 Billy V., p jus', 1 'i ifl Sphinx, 1 1. E 1: 2:2»M to Little Freda Lizziette M 2:17« to 2:16% Winnie .1 .. p 2 STAM B. 2:11 ll I "7 '4 — 4. 1. da Ci "■ 1 3 Seattle Hal le T., p 1 : ' STAR POINTER 1 Brown Hal II. Polntei STEINWAY 1 Stral SI elnway, p Prince p STI INEWAY, p. 2:28 ,. by : 1 My Wav. p 2:22 to rEATHWAl 1 9 1 ray 2 • The Blonde 1 1 TENNYSONIAN 32 ' 'apt. John, p. . . ..... 1 p TITUS, by i- 1 TOUCHET, p _■ 1 ' TROPIC Suite n Bel he] M' ssn k, p TRUMAN'S BRI ITHER Elei 1 ioneei 1 28 1 p. Edna " ' Iraxel ta .Mi- 1 < - i 1 1 Edge, p 21.;', WALDSTEIN 2:22! Rlrectoi I, 6 p. p WAYLAND ", by Arthui Bolivar, 1 2:06 \ WELCOME, is \lll.s. ■ p .Mi ■', . by 1 0 2 1 P 18 Willi's. .11: \\ 11. I'M -i 1 1472, by - p. melts p WILLIAM I 1 . .IN'.; si) . —I. ZOLOCK, 1 McKlnney 2:11% ". Inamrurita Zolahka. 1 . to 2:12% /.. 1MBR1 1 2:11, by M< Klnnaj 2:11% Helen 1 Earl) Bird Hui ■ Zomlti I).. B 1 ' Zfbbeline, 1 I :. - 1 1 . ■ 1 , 1 '. 2:18' to 2 : 11 % SIDONIS AND HAGAR WILKES 2:29' 4. Successful breeders are those who pick their brood- mares with as much care as they do their stallions. An investment is made with the idea that it will pay. and if the owner receives returns from the pro- duce he is satisfied. The owner of a few mares does not generally invest a great amount of money, and when good regular production results from a small harem he has sufficient reason to be happy. Hagar Wilkes 2:29% is one that was picked by L. .1 Caplatzi of Santa Cruz, Cal. She has been mated three times, and the result is three. promising foals. Hagar Wilkes is a beautiful turned mare, 1"..;! hands and one of those rapid, good going trotters, il was through Mr. Henry Strove of Watsonville, Cal., that this mare had just a little chance to show her class as a trotter. Impressed that she is a broodmare of sterling worth he leased her and is breeding hel- lo Welcome 2:10%. Last fall, just six weeks to the day, before the fair and race meeting at Salinas the filly by Welcome was weaned and the mare sent to the track to be pre- pared for an effort to ob- tain a standard record. Kv.ryone knows how lit- tle can be done in six weeks to prepare a horse for a race, but, however, at the Salinas meeting she handily dropped inside the prescribed limit, taking a mark of 2:29%. A few days later she was given a trial and worked a mile without a mistake in 2:23%, last quarter in 32^ seconds. No one saw a better gaited one, or seeing her trot doubted her extreme speed. That she transmits quality and speed in her sons and daughters is already as- sured. Sidonis has been a mile very handily in 2:25. with very limited training, and a full sister, one year younger shows very fast, while the wean- ling above mentioned by Welconie 2:10%, is a pattern of beauty and knows nothing but trot. The miss is nominated in the stakes and will be given every chance. Sidonis' first foal, now a four-year-old, this season with less than two months training trotted a mile in 2:25 so handily that several who saw the work declare him a 2:10 trotter. He is a very handsome bay stallion, weigh- ing close to 1,200 pounds, good gaited. thoroughly sound and gentle. He is sired by St. Nicholas by Sidney 2:1934. the sire of Sidney Dillon, who sired Lou Dillon 1:58%, the world's greatest trotter. Sid- ney was by Santa Claus 2:17%. the sire of William Penn 2:07% and others, by Strathmore 40S. Towhead. the dam of Thoe 2:21 and the dam of St. Nicholas, is by Echo 402. the sire of the dam of Direct 2:05 of Silvertail by Grey Eagle. Hagar Wilkes 2:29% (trial) 2:23%. the dam of Sidonis. is by the great Nutwood Wilkes 2:16%, the premier stallion at the Nutwood Stock Farm and the sire of a long list of high-class race horses, includ- ing John A. McKerron 2:04%, Who Is It 2:10%, champion three-year-old gelding of 1898. with a three-year-old record of 2:12: North Star 2 13% champion three-year-old gelding of 1905. winner of Occident and Stanford Stakes and the Breeders' Fu- turity; Miss Idaho 2:09%. the winner of two seven- Is 1. races; Tidal Wave 2:09. with a three-year-old record of 2:13%; Stanton Wilkes 2:10%, the sire of Cavaliero 2:09%; Cresco Wilkes 2:10%, three- Mai., 1,1 record 2:17; Georgie B. 2:12%, the dam of Miss Georgie 2:10%; Claudius 2:13%, a grea horse; Bob Ingersoll 2:14%. The sons and daughters of Nutwood Wilkes breed on. Stanton Wilkes is the 1 ' of Cavaliero 2:09%. John A. McKerron is prov- ing a sire of extreme speed. Nearest 2:22. another son, is the sire of Alone 2:09% and other [ai Georgie B., a daughter, is the dam of Miss Gi 1 i" 1. Another daughter produced Lady Mowry 2:09%. and still another produced the Cast three old filly Mona Wilkes 2:11%, and the first foal ..1 Hagar Wilkes 2:26%, the colt Sidonis easily showed a mile in 2:25, and is pronounced one of the besl green prospects for IfuiT now in sight. Alter a Bhorl seas. in in the stud he will be prepared and raced through the Coasl Circuit. 11 is safe to say the owner of Hagar Wilkes 2:20% is satisfied with his in vest men I. 0 The purest gaited as well as the fast. 'SI trotter for his age that is driven in Golden Gate Park San Francisco, is the stallion Aha Vela 2:12%. He has MONEY WINNERS ON THE BIG CIRCUITS. Showing Made by California Bred Horses on the Grand and Great Western Circuits This Vear. SIDONIS BY ST. NICHOLAS. the same bold way of going he had when a six-year- old, and is harness shows very few traces of his age — eighteen years. In no city in the world are there so many horses overworked as there are in San Francisco. The drivers do not seem to know what it is to put a light load on their heavy trucks or wagons, and the streets of the city are full of chuck-holes, while the railway companies have over 3,000 Greek laborers tearing up old rails and regrading. Ira Barker Dalziel. the celebrated veterinary den- tist, is never allowed to have many idle moments. His practice has increased so much that he has to be on the jump from sunrise to sunset. He is the best on the Pacific Coast, and his work is praised by everyone who engages him to attend to dental work for their horses. The leading place in San Francisco where draft horses are bought and sold and where sales since April 18th amounted to over $115,000 is the Western Horse Market. Valencia street, near Fifteenth. E. Stewart, the proprietor, is a thorough horseman and reliable, and is the purchasing agent for many of the largest teaming and express firms in San Fran- cisco. Owners of horses who are desirous of dis- posing of the same cannot do better than to commu- nicate with him. He has accommodations for 300 head of large horses. Outside the wonderful showing made in the 1 tei of fa , , Pacific Coa ; ihown bj a table in anothei pari ol this li Ireeder and Sportsman, the trotters and pa ,: ,l" . -I well up anion:; the mone) winners on the Grand and thi - tei n Circuits, the two mosl importaul racing circuits in the country. Our trotters did 1 - pecially well, placing $40, he credil ..1 their owners, while the pac ers won over $20, The following lists -how the ,11 mi w.m by horses bred on the Pacifli during these two circuits this Trotters. Brilliant Girl - 08% BJ .lames Madison, dam bj Chas Dei ty $12.7x7 Charley Belden 2 '"s'-_, i,> Lynw 1 W., dam by Silas Skinner 8,875 Mack Mack 2:08 by McKlnney, dam by Gen. Mel'lellan Sw.ei Marie - "2 bj McKinney, dam bj 1 ttambrino I:;l" Dr. Frasai 2:11% by Iran Alto, dam bj Guy Wilkes 2,350 EI Milagro 2:"H% l>> McKlnney, dam by Ef- (Ingham 2,265 Billy If. 2:1"*-, by Knight, dam by Echo 1,925 Tuna 2:"*1- by .las. Madison, dam bj S wav 1.689 Thomas M. 2:12% bj McKinney, dam by Guy Wilkes T:'" Lady Mowry 2:09% by McKinney, dam by Nutwood Wilkes 560 John Caldw.ll 2 rathway, dam by Ky. Ilanil.leionian ::"" Lucretia 2:14% by Nazote, dam by Electioneer 266 Aristo 2:08% bj Nuahagak. dam bj Langton. 148 Silver Ore by Nushagak L20 Helen Nolle 2:09% b] l>ol Norte, dam by Caution ' ' " Greco 2:23 by McKinney, dam by Anteeo... IL> Total Ml Pacers, bj Sidney Dillon, dam by Nut- id **850 Bolivar 2: -, by Wayland W.. dam by Harry Wilkes '-|:' The Donna 2:09' bj Uhadon, dam Nugget 3525 Bonnie Steinway 2:06% by Stetaway, dam by Simmons 2135 Cant. Derby 2:06-Sd >>> <'niis Derby. 0am by Echo 2130 Bystander 2:"s bj Zolock, dam by McKinney. 1920 Babbie 2:12 by Welcome, dam by Steinway..,. 750 Meudolita 2:07% by Mendocino, dam by Geo. Wilkes 585 Geo. Pern 2:11% by Waldstein 600 tha 2 0734 by Chas. Derby, dam by Al- cantara 500 Ben F. 2:07% by Bradtmoor, dam by Steinway. 300 Sally Pointer 2:06% by Sky Pointer, dam by Mc- Kinney ' "" Edwin S. 2:08 by Doctor Hicks, dam by Single- ton 11s Bonalet 2:11% by Bonnie Dlrei Robin 50 Stiletto C. 2:12% by Steinway, dam by Nut- wood *M Total *21.74S o Barney Simpson is exceedingly proud of his P purchase, a two-year-old by his stallion Arner 2 1.', .son of Chas. Dei I I Bertha by Alcantara i. out of Fann ' ond dam bj McGregor 2:17,2: third dam by Mambrino Patchen. It is a trotter. The largest 1 rding and livery stable in San Francisco is owned by Messrs. Wilson and !■' . )i ei 300 hoi -"- are kept tli ments and for sanitation and vent: superior to any built in this city pri quake of April ISth. THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE NEW 2:10 LIST. The list of horses that have entered the 2:10 list during 1906 is a most formidable one. It comprises thirty trotters and seventy-three pacers. In addi- tion to these, seven trotters and twenty-seven pacers thai were already in the list reduced their records. The list of trotters thai entered the list during the year is as follows: Trotters. Allirc Jay, b. in by Jayhawker 2:14%; dam Lois L. by Allen Lowe 2:12 2:.0S% Alton, ch. h. bv Alcryon 2:15; dam Encore by Hambletonian Mambrino 2:21% 2:09% Angle, ch. m. by Axtell 2:12; dam Lena Riv- ers by Gambonito 2:19% *2:08% Babrook, b. g. by Cuybrook 2:21%; dam Riverside Baby by Rochelle 2:30 2:09% Belfast, br. g. by Nosie Bells; dam Josie Warren by Ponce de Leon 2:13 2:08% Bi-Flora, b. m. by Expedition 2:15%; dam Heliotrope by Princeps 2:09% Brilliant Girl, b. m. by James Madison 2:17%; dam Brilliantshine by Chas. Derby 2:20... 2:0S% Charles Belden, br. g. by Lynwood W. 2:20%; dam by Silas Skinner 2:17 2:08% Coronado. br. h. by McKinney 2:11%: dam Johannah Treat 2:24% by Thos. Rysdyk 2:28% 2:09% Early Alice, b. m. by Early Reaper 2:09%; dam Our Girl by Ivica 2:23% 2:09% El Milagro, b. g. by McKinney 2:11%; dam Adelina Patti by Effingham 2:09% Emboy. b. g. by Elire 2:29%,; dam Shawm by Shawmut 2:26 2:09% Gulvallis Directum, br. h. (4) by Directum 2:05%; dam Crescent 2:24% by Robert McGregor 2:17% 2:09% Guy Axworthy, b. h. (4) by Axworthy 2:15%; dam Lillian Wilkes 2:17% by Guy Wilkes 2:15% 2:08% Kinstress, b. m. by Kinster 2:14%; dam Brad- ford Girl by Ben Franklin 2:29 2:09% Lady Gail Hamilton, blk. m. by Oakland Baron 2:09%: dam Jenny Hulse 2:27% by Baron Wilkes 2: IS 2:06% Lady Mowry, br. m. by McKinney 2:11%; dam Electress Wilkes (Electress 2:2S%) by Nut- wood Wilkes 2:16% 2:09% Lake Queen, b. m. by Red Lake 2:15%; dam Queen Anne 2:30 by Alcantara 2 : 23 2 : 08% Lillie R., b. m. by J. T. 2:12%; dam Letitia 2:1S% by Louis Napoleon 2:0S% Lord Roberts, b. h. by Arion 2:07%; dam Nancy Hanks 2:04 by Happy Medium *2:07% Mack Mack, b. g. by McKinney 2:11%; dam Nancy by Gen. McClellan 144 2:08 Morone, blk. g. by Cicerone 2:12%; dam Baby Monon by Monon 2:0S% Nutboy, b. g. by Nutpine 2:15%; dam Grace Smuggler by Smuggler 2:15% 2:07% Oro, blk. g. by Little Corporal 2:19%; dam Amber by El Kehera 2 : 05% Roberta, b. m. by Allie Wilkes 2:15; dam Fancy wood by Nutwood 2:1S% 2:09% Roscoe. b. g. by Tin Plate; dam Jip by Renfro (thoroughbred) 2:09% Sister Collette, b. m. by Alfred G. 2:19%; dam Bessie Huntington by Happv Traveler 2:27% 2:09% Solon Grattan, br. h. by Grattan 2:13; dam Zilcatie by Zilcaadi Golddust 2:09% Talpa. b. m. by Macaroon 2:18%; dam Chen- ille by Crittenden 2 : 09 % Totara, b. m. by Bingen 2:06%: dam Now- aday 2: 14% by Lookaway 2:2214 2:09% Reduced Records. Angiola, b. m. by Gregory the Great 2:23%; dam Arline bv Artillery 2:21% 2: Golddust Maid, blk. m. by Silver- thorne 2:15; dam Mamie S. by Bobby Golddust 2 Mainsheet, blk. h. by The Director General; dam Pixtell by Axtell 2:12 2: Sweet Marie, b. m. by McKinney 2:11%; dam Lady Rivers by Carr's Mambrino 2: The President, b. h. by Gambetta Wilkes 2:19%; dam Me Too by C. F. Clay 2: IS 2 Van Zandt, b. m. by Chime Bell; dam Alex Ida by Alexander H. Sherman 2: W. J. Lewis, b. g. by Norval 2:14%; dam Dunlora by King Rene 2 07% to 2:06 09% to 2:07% 08% to 2:05% 04% to*2:02 09% to 2:07'/3 09% to 2:09 09% to 2:06% Pacers. The list of pacers is so long that we only those bred on the Pacific Coast: Bonnie Steinway. ch. h. by Steinway 2:25%; dam Bon Bon 2:26 by Simmons 2:2S 2 Bystander, b. g. by Zolock 2:05%; dam by Hob Mason Jr 2 Cap) Derby, b. g. by Chas. Derby 2:20; dain Economy 2:30 by Echo 2 Cuckoo, b. g. by Strathwav 2:19; dam bv Milton R _ 2 Custer, ch. g. by Sidney Dillon; dam Maud by Nutwood 2:18% 2 Delilah, b. m. by Zolock 2:05%; dam Gripsey by Hen. Booth 2 ilerbertha, b. m. by Chas. Derby 2:20; dam Bertha by Alcantara 2:23 2 06% OS 06% 09% 05% 09% 07% Italia, b. m. by Zombro 2:11; dam Concha by A. W. Richmond 2:04% John R. Conway, ch. h. by Diablo 2:09%; dam by l.e Grande 2:09 Mendolila. It. m. by Mendocino 2:19%; dam Edith by George Wilkes 2:22 2:07% Miss Georgia, b. m. by McKinney 2:11%: dam Georgia B. 2:12% by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16% 2:08% Sally Pointer, b. m. by Sky Pointer; dam Sis- ter by McKinney 2:11% 2:06% The Donna, dn. m. by Athadon 2:27 2:09% Reduced Records. Bolivar, b. g. by Wayland W. 2:12%; dam Belle W. by Conn's Harry Wilkes 2:06% to 2:00% Kelly Briggs, b. g. bv Bavswater Wilkes 2:25%; dam by Algona.. 2:09% to 2:08 o FASTEST RECORDS OF THE YEAR. The following table is taken from the Christmas number of the American Horse Breeder. The reader will notice the wonderful showing made by California bred horses. The names of performers, if bred in this State, are printed in black letter, and the names of California bred stallions and mares are also print- ed in black faced type where they are sires or pro- ducers of this year's fastest performers bred else- where. A star 1*) before a record denotes that it is a world's record for that age, sex or gait. Two stars (**) indicate a time record. Three stars (***) denote a world's race record. TROTTING. Two-Year-Old. Colt— Kentucky Todd. bl.. by Todd 2:14%; dam Paronella by Parkville 2 Filly — Lucille Marlow, b., by Prodigal 2:16; dam Miss Edgar 2:29 by Bourbon Wilkes.. 2 Gelding — The Count, br., by Chimes; dam Queen Regent by Mambrino King **2 14% 27% Three-Year-Old. Colt — The Abbe, bl., by Chimes; dam Nettie King 2:20% by Mambrino King ***2:10% Filly— Daffodil D.. br.. by Directly 2:03%; dam Falfa 2:20 by Allerton 2:09% 2:13% Gelding — Memphis Chimes, b., by Chimes; dam Queen Regent by Mambrino King "2:29% Four-Year-Old Colt — Guy Axworthy, b.. by Axworthy 2:15%; dam Lillian Wilkes 2:17% bv Guv Wilkes 2:15% Filly — Jean, bl, by Heir-at-Law 2:05%; dam Grace Medium by Rupert Medium ... Five-Year-Old. Stallion — Capt. Bacon, b., by Bingen 2:06%: dam Lichee by Arion 2:07% Mare — Early Alice, br., by Early Reaper 2:09%: dam Kitty E. by Ivica 2:24!;: Lady Mowry, b.. by McKinney 2:11%: dam Electress Wilkes 2:28% by Nutwood Wilkes 2:16V2 Gelding — Morone. bl. by Cicerone 2:12%; dam Baby Monon by Monon 2 12% 2:111% 2:09% 2:08% Fastest. Stallion — Mainsheet, bl., by The Director Gen- eral; dam Pixtell by Axtell 2:12 2 Mare — Sweet Marie, b., by McKinney 2:11%; dam Lady Rivers by Carr's Mambrino: .. .**2 Gelding— Oro.bl. by Little Corporal 2:19%; dam Amber by El Kehera 2 05% 02 05% New Performer. Stallion — Gulvallis Directum, br., by Directum 2:05%; dam Crescent 2:24 by Robert Mc- Gregor 2:171/2 2:09% Mare — Brilliant Girl, b.. by James Madison 2:17%; dam Brilliantshine by Chas. Derby 2:20. Allie Jay, b., by Jay Hawker 2:14%;' dam Lois L. by Allen Lowe 2:12 2:08% Gelding — Charles Belden, br.. bv Lynwood W. 2:20%; dam by Silas Skinner 2:17 2:0S% Half-Mile Track. Stallion — Solon Grattan, ch., hy Grattan 2:13; dam Zilcatie by Zilcaadi Golddust ***2 Mare — Lena L. V., b.. by Silver Heir 2:17%; dam Maud Phelps by Blackwood Mambrino. 2 Gelding — George G., b., by Homeward 2:13%; dam Mabel by Junio 2:22 * **2 PACING. Two-Year-Old. Colt— Aerolite, b., by Searchlight 2:03%: dam Trix bv Nutwood Wilkes 2: 16% Filly— lma Hal, b., by Hal K Gelding— Rex, bl., by To Order 2:12% 10% 12% 08% L5% 19% 17% Three-Year-Old. Colt — Volo, b.. by Volante; dam Tena by Bal- moral 2:09% Filly — Brenda Yorke, 1).. by Moko; dam Grace Tiiiton 2:13 by Simmons 2:2S *2:0S% Gelding — Kelly, b., by Baronniore 2:14%; dam Miss Van Tassell 2:29% by Don Wilkes 2:21% 2:10 [Saturday, December 29, 1906 Four-Year-Old. Colt — John A., ch., by Eddie Hal 2:15; dam Mattie by Newsboy 2:08% Filly — Wapello Girl, b., by Iowa Sentinel 2:29%; dam Jenny J. by Balaklava 2:30. Carrie B., ro., by Stanfield; dam by John M 2:07% Gelding— High Grade, b.. by Col. Kip 2:20%; dam Ethel S. by Ross Wilkes 2:11% Five-Year-Old. Stallion — Bonnie Steinway, ch.. by Steinway 2:25%; dam Bon Bon 2:26 by Simmons 2:28 2:06% Mare — Ardelle, br., by J. H. L. 2:08%; dam Lady Yeiser Boy 2:01% Gelding — Argot Boy, b„ by Argot Wilkes 2:14%; dam Anna Miller by American Boy 2:26% 2:03>/2 Fastest. Stallion — Gratt, bl., by Grattan 2:13; dam Molly Hicks by Prompter 2:02% Mare — The Broncho, b„ by Stormcliffe 2:12%; dam Luxona by Autocrat 2:00% Gelding— Bolivar, b., by Wayland W. 2:12%; dam Belle W. by Conn's Harry Wilkes. .***2: 00% New Performer. Stallion — Bonnie Steinway, ch., by Steinway 2:25%; dam Bon Bon 2:26 by Simmons 2:28 2:06% Mare — Italia, br.. by Zombro 2:11; dam Concha by A. W. Richmond **2:04% Gelding— My Star, ch.. by Wilstar 2:17%; dam by Pocahontas Boy **2:03% Half-Mile Track. Stallion — Gitchie Manato. b., by Jay Bird; dam Kate Patchen by Mambrino Patchen. Hal- lock M„ b., by Hal Dillard 2:04%; dam Maud Muller 2:25 by Alsandro 2:09% Mare — Citation, b., by Norvalson; dam Solita by Strathmore 2:08% Gelding — Frank Yoakum, b„ by Parker; dam Jane Hoyt by Mohican **2:06% TWO GOOD TROTTING STALLIONS. The popular veteran horseman P. J. Williams, owner of Monterey 2:09%, will stand that good horse and Yosemite, son of Monterey, dam Leap Year 2:26%, sister of Iago 2:11, at the Alameda Trotting Park and at San Lorenzo for the season of 1907. Monterey is by Sidney (grandsire of Lou Dillon 1:58%), and is not only one of the best bred and best known, but is considered by all horsemen to be one of the gamest and best trotting stallions that ever trotted on a race track. His son, Yosemite, is now five years old and it is predicted by knowing ones that are good judges that if he meets with no accident in his races next year he will never again stand for the low fee of $25. Mr. Williams says that Yosemite is the most promising young trotter he ever handled, and he has had some good ones. Yo- semite never makes a break, his gait is perfection and he further says that he doesn't expect to see two in Yosemite's class in California the same sea- son. Bred as he is, sired by a stallion who possessed as much speed as any stallion living, and out of a stake-winning mare who won $6,000 in her two and three-year-old forms and was a game race mare that never made a break in any of her races, Yosemite has a brilliant future. Mr. Williams says that if he had kept Leap Year in training he is confident she would have beaten 2:10. that he has seen her brother, Iago, lap a horse out in 2:08%, after winning the first heat in 2:11. She is by Tempest 1SS1, son of Almont 33; second dam by Commodore Belmont 4340, son of Belmont 64. Another daughter of Leap Year, California, by Silver Boy 2:16, could show bet- ter than a two-minute clip and go an easy mile in 2:16, last quarter in 31 seconds. Having inherited extreme speed and trotting instinct not only on his dam's side, but on sire's side and being a perfectly even gaited trotter, it is expected that Yosemite is almost sure of trotting better than 2:10. He pos- sesses all the qualifications to make him a great sire of extreme trotting speed. He now stands close to 16 hands, and when six years old will be as big a horse as Monterey 2:09% and weigh 1,200 pounds or more. Mr. Williams says that he intends to cam- paign Monterey and Yosemite next year, that Mon- terey colts are all showing remarkably well, having six that he knows of that can trot better than a 2:20 clip. One of his four-year-olds trotted a mile the other day in 2:24 on a half-mile track, showing her to be a high-class filly. Owners of Monterey colts are all highly pleased with them, as they pos- sess amiable dispositions, great intelligence, beauty and speed. The service fee for Monterey is put at $50 and Yosemite at $25, with usual return privilege if mares fail to get in foal. For extended breeding and fur- ther particulars in regard to these horses, send -to P. J. Williams, San Lorenzo, Cal. Z. A. Beall of Sanger has sent his Athaneer filly dam Maud Whippleton (grandam of Athasham 2:12) to Schuyler Walton of Fresno. She will be entered throughout the California Circuit. Mr. Walton thinks very highly of her. Stamboulet 2:10% was bred last April to a mare called Lizzie Benard at Madera. She is twenty-eight years old and is heavy with foal. Saturda ' Decembei 28 1906] THE BREEDER \ \ I > SPORTSMAN 27 JESSIE PEPPER AND HER FAMILY. By Wm. G. Layng. While visiting Ihe Pleasant..!, race track recently. I was attracted by the presence of a big, classy looking, coal black stallion that showed rich breeding at every point. On inquiry. I learned it yas Mr W A Clark Jr.'s stallion Highland C. 2:19% by Ex- presso out of Alpha 2:23% by Alcantara 2:23, sec- ond dam Jessie Pepper by Mambrino Chief. The mention of this last-named mare brought up a flood of recollections which carried me hack to a stock farm I visited twenty-two years ago. own,, , of our foremost and most progressive horse. breed- ers, William Corbitt; a man wh.. did as much to interest the attention of Eastern people to the ad- vantages of this State as a place to breed horses as Leland Stanford. He was a Canadian by birth and had to struggle for a livelihood as far back as he could remember. With the first money saved he purchased a horse, drove it a while and sold it at a large advance. This encouraged him to pursue tins business as a side issue and he soon became a remarkably good judge as well as careful driver. When he started across the plains to California in the early fifties, the team he drove arrived in better condition than any other in the long pack train. He had learned the grocery business in Canada and having met a Mr. McCleay in California, who. like himself, was struggling to get some of this world's goods, formed a co-partnership with him and opened a grocery and general merchandise store in Oregon. Mi Corbitt was a hard working, careful and saving young man. honest in his dealings and a splendid employer. He had certain views on almost every topic of the day and was always ready to express them. He was decided in his likes and dislikes, slow to pick up acquaintances, but when once he found a man he could call his friend, that friendship never waned. After accumulating a fortune he sold his interests in Oregon to Mr. McCleay and came to California, purchased 440 acres of rich land in San Mateo county, which extended from where the Burlingame station stands to the shores of the Bay ..i s„n Francisco. He had this immense wheat field Burveyed and divided into paddocks and small fields, built a three-quarter mile race track, erected a residence, farm buildings and ninety box stalls; along the roads and lanes dividing this tract he planted double rows of eucalyptus trees, laid out beautiful gardens which, when finished, made it the first model stock farm in California. In the stalls he placed a few mares brought from Oregon and select- ed others that he thought would do well as a nu- cleus for this business. Then he started East to Orange county. New York, and purchased the stal- lions Arthurton and Irvington, two small pony-built trotters by Hambletonian 10 out of Imogene (dam of Leland. a sire I by American Star 14; second dam Curry. Abdallah. He only kept Irvington a few years because he proved a shy breeder, and sold him to some horseman in New Zealand, where he left a «ery few promising colts and fillies, one of them being known to fame as the sire of the dam of the great four-year-old trotter. Ribbonwood 2:09%, a record made over one of the roughest race tracks I ever saw. Mr. Corbitt was never anxious to get a long pedigree with the mares he purchased, as long as the animal was a good one. He was a great judge of conformation and gait. The late John A. Goldsmith used to say he was by far the best judge of a brood mare in America. He was in no way "close" or "small" in purchasing any that suited him and was willing to pay a good price. To the surprise of many, he had been quietly gath- ering into his paddocks daughters of The Moor and his sons Sultan 2:24 and Del Sur 2:27. and any good mare that traced to Williamson's Belmont, Sig- nel, tleneral Taylor I the thirty-mile trotter, whose record of 1:47:59 still stands), Whipple's Hamble- tonian. Jack Hawkins. Volunteer. Easton's David Hill, Skenandoah, General McClellan, Winthrop, Nutwood. Blackbird and Director. He never had any use for the Electioneer family, and one mare, Hattie, by this great son of Hambletonian 10 and Green Mountain Maid, was thought very little of. She was no credit to the hero of Palo Alto, anyway Her dam was said to be by Legal Tender 17S4. None of the mares tabulated in his catalogues traced very far back. He said in one of these is- sues, that "even the unknown blood that runs back of all trotting pedigrees is of a much better average quality in California than in the East for divers reasons. The American horse stock of California of early days, so called in distinction from the Mus- tang or Spanish, was all ridden or led across the plains from East of the Mississippi and none but the most hardy could survive. They were selected by men who fully realized that possibly their own lives as well as the survival of their animals de- pended upon their vigilance and endurance. Pedi- grees rarely came with these animals, but they were of sterling timber and they constitute the untraced element of our present trotting stock in California and it has been plainly discernible for several gen- erations. In the East an untraced pedigree dating back twenty-five years is liable to run into coarse farm or draft stock, devoid of conformation or char- acteristics, a thing that could hardly happen to California." When he bred these mares to Arthurton and had. as he thought, a sufficient number for his little farm, he sold the horse to some Eastern stock farm own- ers and started to Kentucky and Ohio for another one. In Cincinnati he purchased from William Dunn a three-year-old son of George Wilkes 2:2" and Lady Bunker by Mambrino Patchen. called Guy Wilkes. lie was a horse of great power and substauce. a light bay with black points, stood 15.3 bands and bed 1150 pounds. He had a large, well formed head, shapely ears, very Intelligent eyes, a good neck set on deep shoulders, bis back a little hollow. was strong and of medium length I on a splendid set of feet and legs. Guy Wilkes was a great trotter and a gamer horse never faced a starter. Mr. Corbitt bred all his mares to bim and two years after visited Kentucky and purchased the sta'tion called Le Grande to cross with the Arthur- ton mares, as he said a little good Almont andthor- oughbred blood would help them. This stallion was bred and owned by Dr. A. s. Talbert of Lexington, Kentucky, and after being taken to the stock farm at San Mateo, in company with several horsemen. we visited the place and saw him Mr Corbitt. after greeting us. said. "Now, I want to show you Le Grande. He is a big fellow and I like him. His blood suits me. I consider him the making of the handsomest horse in America when he fills out " Le Grande was led out. He stood at least 17 hands high. His head was small, clean and bony, he bad an arched neck, and showed rich breeding from the tip of his nose to his fetlocks. His limbs were like an Australian thoroughbred's, flat and cordy, with sound hocks and joints; his hind ankles were white. Taking him all in all, he looked the gentleman he was. Mr. Corbitt. in answer to the stereotyped question. "How is he bred?" replied. "He Is by Almont out of Jessie Pepper, the handsomest mare I saw in Kentucky, and she was by Mambrino Chief. This mare. Jessie Pepper, is the dam of Alpha with a record of 2:25 and several other good ones whose names and performances I cannot recall, but he is bred right to cross on my mares and I believe that the produce bred to Guy Wilkes will give me ideal trotting horses and money winners. I have been looking for just such a sire for some time and I don't care to breed him to any outside mares. I learned on investigation in Kentucky this time that the Almont-Mambrino Chief cross was the most fashionable and. you know. I always like to be in fashion when it comes to buying horses." Le Grande, through some accident, became badly ruptured, was but eight years old when he died, and did not cover forty mares in all. In action he had a strong, bold way of going, but he was such a big. rangy fellow, one would think it was a nineteen-hand horse coming down the homestretch of the home three- quarter mile track. The late John A. Goldsmith drove him a trial mile in 2:24. His breeding on the maternal side was as follows: Dam. Jessie Pepper by Mambrino Chief 11: second dam Lena Pepper by Sidi Hamet. he by Virginian, a son of Sir Archy (thoroughbred) out of a mare by Sir Archy. Sidi Hamet's second dam was the Barb mare presented to Hon. Thomas Jefferson by the Dey of Algiers. Le Grande's third dam was the Wickliffe mare by Barnaby's Diomed. a son of Han- cock's Hambletonian, a thoroughbred son of Ham- lintonian by Imp. Diomed. Pretty strong breeding and the kind that time can never obliterate. Jessie Pepper was in some respects a remarkable mare. She was foaled in 18G0, stood over 16 hands high, as perfect in form as any mare ever foaled in Kentucky, and was a natural trotter. She pro- duced twelve foals in all. her first colt by Tattler 2:26 was produced in 1868. and her last, a colt by Duquesne 2:17%. was foaled in 1S88. when she was t wenty-eight years old. She reared this one and died. I believe, during the winter following. As a uniform perpetuator of speed, she surpassed all other daughters of Mambrino Chief, and Mr. Cor- bitt. had he lived until this day. would have re- ceived the congratulations of horsemen everywhere for selecting Le Grande, who proved worthy of his sire, Almont, and sired more in the 2:30 list and his daughters produced more than any other of the family. On many good farms in California are mares carrying the blood of this great horse, and all show they inherit the beauty he possessed. He sired Anita 2:25%, Beaumont 2:23%. Belle Grande 2:21%. Charles James 2:22%, Grandee (3) 2:23%. Grandissimo 2:23%, Le Grand 2:28% and Hattie F. 2:18. His son Grandissimo sired Altissimo 2:25%, Myrtle Thome 2:18 and Topsy 2:26%, Le Grande's daughters produced Anita S. 2:20%, Whalebone 2:24. Buffington 2:20%, Chris Lang 2:21%. Odora S. 2:23%. Savant 2:20%. Deborah 2:21%, Grandaur 2:26%, Grace Lake 2:19%, Ken- neth 2:17%. J. D. 2:17%. Lillian D. 2:14%. Mary Sable 2:30. Olga 2:29%. Ravenscroft 2:19. Sabina 2:15%. R. T. M. 2:23%. Sable Le Grand 2:17%. and the dams of John R. Conway 2:09% and Olga 2:29%. His brother Almont Archy sired one. Female Pirate 2:17% and Omega, another of Jessie Pep- per's sons, sired one. This was all that is to their credit, but seven of her daughters are producers of speed: Alpha by Alcantara reduced her record from 2:25 to 2:23% and was the dam of Aegon 2:18%. Aeolian 2:20. Algy 2:19%. and Highland C. 2:19%. the handsome black stallion owned by Mr. W. A. Clark at Pleasanton. Aegon sired Aegon Star 2:11%, Star Aegon 2:19%. Clara Aegon 2:29%. Helen G. 2:29%. Lady Aegon 2:24%, Miss Wilsee _' -".'4. Shaw Jehan 2:29. and Bar Aegon 2:21%. Algy sired Electric W. 2:26. Annabel by George Wilkes 2:22. produced Dolly Wilkes 2:29%. dam of Almont Wilkes, sire of Re- publican 2:19%. Superintendent 2:21. Wilhelm Mei- ster 2:19%. Alfred P. 2:24%. Kentucky Wilkes 2:24% and Red Bandana 2:13%. The most famous of An- nabel's daughters as i producer is Estabella. She is the dam of Heir at Law 2:12, (p) 2:05%, Prince Regent 2:16%, Princess Royal 2:20. Heir at Law- sired Passing Belle 2:08%. The Friend 2:05%. Lega- teer 2 13%, Elstnoi 2 12%, Jack D. 2:11%. Equity 2:12%. Queen LII 2:17%, ant! eight others in 2:20 list. He sired the dams of Lady of the Manor 2:04% and The Kail 2: 17, etc Iona. by Alcyone, is the dam of Jessie Dhue 2:23% and Acmon, sire of Sybil 11 2: 16%, Acmon Jim 2:16% and four others in the 2:30 list. Wen,, nali, by Curtis Hambletonian. is the dam of Alaska 2:27% and Montezuma 2:24%. Montezuma is the sire of Roscoe 2:12%, Harrison T. 2:20 and three others in the list. Wen, mab's , laughters pro- duced Lady Geraldine 2:11%. Wilask 2:11% and ten others in the 2:30 list. lola. by Administrator, is the dam of Irene 2:23%, Allectus, sire of Fred Wilkes 2:12% and five others in the 2:30 list, and the dams of Miss Grup 2:20 and Pluck 2:22%. Starling Wilkes, by Geo. Wi.kes 2:22. is the dam of Greystone and Starmont; the first named sired Argetta 2:08%, Orrin B. 2:09% and twenty-nine others in the 2 :" list; the last named sired three in the 2:30 list and the dams of seven. Gossip, by Tattler, is the dam of Don Wilkes 2:24%, a sire of seventeen: Algena Wilkes, sire of four, and Discount, sire of one, and the dam of Baron Rogers 2:09%. Baron H. 2:19 and two others. Metella (sister to Le Grande) by Almont 33. is the dam of Metellas 2:11 and the dams of Sufficient 2:21% and Perhaps 2:26. As Highland C. 2:19% is by Expresso. half sister to Expressive 2:12%, the gamest three-year-old trot- ter bred at Palo Alto, and his dam is a producing daughter of the great Wilkes stallion, Alcantara 2:23, thus giving him the ultra-fashionable Elec- tioneer Wilkes cross, and as these lines are based on the stoutest foundations of speed producing thoroughbreds, and Jessie Pepper, whose descendants are illuminating the pages of trotting horse history, there is no reason why this coal black stallion will not carry on the good work started by Le Grande, over two decades ago, beneath the shadows of the pines and green trees on the famous farm at Burlin- game. TRIBUTE TO GRASS. The following tribute to grass, written by the late Senator Ingalls of Kansas, should be preserved: "Majestic, fruitful, wondrous plant! The corn triumphant, that with the aid of man hath made victorious procession across the tufted plain and laid foundation for the social excellence that is to be. This glorious plant, transmitted by the alchemy of God, sustains the warrior in battle, the poet in song and strengthens everywhere the thousand arms that work the purposes of life. "Next in importance to the divine profusion of water, light and air, those three great physical facts which render existence possible, may be reck- oned the universal beneficence of grass. Exaggerated by tropical heats and vapors to the gigantic cane congested with its saccharine secretion or dwarfed by polar rigors to the fibrous hair of northern soli- tudes, embracing between these extremes the maize, with its resolute pennons, the rice plant of southern swamps, the wheat, rye. barley, oats and other cereals, no less than the humbler verdure of the hillside, pasture and prairie in the temperate zone, grass is the most widely distributed of all vegetable beings and it as once the type of our life and the emblem of mortality. Lying in the sunshine among the buttercups and the dandelions of May, scarcely higher in intelligence than the minute tenants of the mimic wilderness, our earliest recollections are of grass, and when the fitful fever is ended and the forum wrangie of the market and the scar which our descent into the bosom of the earth has made, and the carpet of the infant becomes the blanket of the dead. "Grass is the forgiveness of nature, her constant benediction. Fields trampled with battle, saturated with blood, torn with the ruts of cannon, grow green again with grass, and carnage is forgotten. Streets abandoned by traffic become grass grown like rural lanes and obliterated. Forests decay, harvests perish, flowers vanish, but grass is immor- tal. Beleagured by the sullen hosts of winter, it withdraws into the impregnable fortress of its sub- terranean vitality and emerges upon the first solici- tation of spring. Sown by the winds, by wandering birds, propogated by the subtle horticulture of the elements, which are its ministers and servants, it softens the rude outline of the world. Its tenacious fibers hold the earth in its place and prevent its soluble components from washing into the wasting sea. It invades the solitudes of deserts, climbs the* inaccessible slopes and forbidden pinnacles of mountains, modifies climates and determines the his- tory, character and destiny of the nations. Unob- trusive and patient, it has immortal vigor and ag- gression. Banished from the thoroughfare and the field, it bides its time to return, and when vigilance fs relaxed or the dynasty has perished it silently resumes the throne from which it has been expelled, but which it never abrogates. It bears no blazonry of bloom to charm the senses with fragrance or splendor, but its homely hue is more enchanting than the lily or the rose. It yields no fruit in earth or air, and yet should its harvest fail for a single year famine would depopulate the world." One of the handsomest colts at the Santa Rosa Stock Farm, as well as one of the choicest bred, be- longs to Mrs. F. S. Turner. He is called California Dillon, and was sired by Sidney Dillon tone by Antone i son of Dexter Prim Bicari by Director, etc. He is a tr Dillon class. THE BREEDER AND SPO R T S M A N [Saturday, December 29, 1906 AN OLD-TIMER'S REMARKS. While in Santa Rosa Christmas Day a prominent horseman remarked: "I cannot understand the rea- son v ti horsemen do not winter in this The climate is far more pleasanter than at Pleasanton or Sacramento. We have a pretty town and as fine a winter track at the Santa Rosa Stock Farm as there is in the United States. It is perfectly drained, and horses can jog upon it right after a heavy rain. There are many fine large box-stalls and accommodation for horsemen, nevertheless they keep away. I cannot understand it. Horses may be sent from San Francisco to Santa Rosa via the boat to Petaluma and then jogged over a fine road (which is almost level) for sixteen miles. I often wonder why some of those trainers who come here during the summer train their horses on the mile track, then win with them on the California Circuit, forget there is such a place as Santa Rosa, go to Pleasanton, Sacramento or some other place and put in their idle days between showers 'knock- ing' this track, then when spring opens they come back to us again. Horse trainers and their attend- ants are queer people. In every other State they try to keep the merits of their horses as much under cover as possible by training where there is no crowd of busy timers and rail birds. In California it is different; they want to get where the crowd is, razoo their horses and let the owners of all other horses know just how fast they can drive miles in April and May. When the races commence in July these trainers are busy buying leg dope for their cripples that were raced for the benefit of the "hot-air fund" as these spring meetings. No wonder owners of good colts and fillies get discouraged and feel like throwing the trainers' excuse books (which are presented in weekly numbers to them) out of the stall door. It is almost time that a halt was called. I know it is argued that horses get used to company when there is a crowd on the track, so do the driv- ers. Such companionship oftimes engenders bitter rivalry, and to settle all disputes the colts are raced hard, sent to their stalls, and next day the smell of arnica and the sight of those poor animals would almost force a man to send a pair of crutches to -every stall. If I had a small select string of horses I would do as those successful men, such as Holly, Valensin, Corbitt, Rose and Stanford did, have them trained where everybody in me State would not know my business and learn how fast my colts were. If I wanted to sell one I would not have to drive every rail bird from the fence before I could show what my horse could do. Give me a track that is not a public rendezvous for every would-be horse- man and dealer, and on that track you will find few disabled prospects." o WORTH WHILE 40448. Mr C. W. Williams of Galesburg, Illinois, leaped into popularity one might say in one jump, when his horse Axtell earned a race record as a three-year-old of 2:12, and then to show he was going to stay there he gave another stallion he bred a mark of 2:09i4, that horse was Allerton, sire of the beauti- ful bay horse Worth While, which Mr. Eugene F. Binder of Riverside, Cal„ purchased as a yearling and brought to the "land of the orange and the vine." Allerton sired Locanda 2:02, Allerson 2:05% Charley Hayt 2:06%, Redlac 2:07%, Gen. Forrest 2:08 Gay- ton 2:08%, Alves 2:09% and 145 others in the 2:30 list; nineteen sires of twenty-six. and eleven dams of fifteen. He was sired by that great sire of speed Jay Bird 2:31% (sire of Gitchie Manito 2 -09 VI Early Bird 2:10, Rose Croix 2:11% and 103 others' in the 2:30 list, the great sires Eagle Bird, Bay Bird, Allerton, Jayhawker, Larabie the Great, The Night Hawk and Jack Day and twentv other sires, and twenty-seven dams of thirty-three in the list) Jay Bird was by Geo. Wilkes 2:22, out of Lady Frank (dam of Early Dawn 2:21%) by Mam- brino Star; second dam Lady Franklin (dam of Cottage Girl 2:29%). Al- lerton's dam was Gussie Wilkes (dam of Allerton 2:09%, and Barnhart 2:22%, a sire), by Mam- brino Boy 2:26%, by Mam- brino Patchen; second dam Nora Wilkes (dam of Marco Polo 2:21, and the sires Bayonet and Robbie Wilkes), by Geo. Wilkes 2:22: third dam by Imp. Consternation; fourth dam Helen Mar by Imp. Con- sternation. Worth While is out of Eoka 2:16%. by Sphinx 2:20% (son of Electioneer and Sprite (dam of four, by Belmont 64); second dam Theresa (dam of Eoka 2:16% and grandam of Martin 2:24%), by Nuiwood 2:18%; third dam Lizzie Wilkes (dam of Wilkes Nutwood 2:24%, two sires of twenty-one! md the dam of one in the 2:30 list 1. by Geo. Wilkes fourth dam Ladoga Mambrino Patchen; dam by Edwin For- rest 49. Worth While's blood lines are not gilt edged, they are solid gold. The happy combination of Wilkes. Electioneer, Nutwood, Belmont and Mambrino Patch- en blood is remarkable, while the list of great brood- mares, which all good sires should trace to, is no less astonishing: Waterwitch, Green Mountain Maid, Miss Russell, Lizzie Wilkes, Nora Wilkes, Theresa, Gussie Wilkes. Lady Franklin, Lady Frank and Sprite. A galaxy that any stallion owner would be pleased to see figure in the pedigree of his horse, and owners of mares that are known as California bred will lose no time in securing the services of this horse in order to secure these valuable speed producing outcrosses. Worth While is a beautiful bay stallion, and by such a sire as Allerton 2:09%, out of the young mare Etoka 2:16% by Sphinx, one of Electioneer's great sons, is a happy combination, but how much greater and more pleasing it is to find that Nutwood, Geo. Wilkes and Mambrino Patchen are back of that again. We have never had but one Allerton horse on this Coast, he was called Geo. Archer, but he had no such dam as Worth While has, neither was he as handsome a horse. The demand for royally bred horses is not lessening, if we are to judge by the prices obtained during the recent auction sales in this State and New York, and now that so many A TROTTING PROSPECT FOR 1907. The Beautiful Mare Called Ayeress. AYERESS BY LYNWOOD W. 2: 20. really great sires have gone East, we hail with pleasure the advent of this lusty young horse. He is a natural trotter, has perfect action and will be given a record next fall. He has all the "earmarks" of a sire, and if nothing happens will make one as sure as the sun shines. Worth While will make the season of 1907 at the Riverside race track, at $25 the season and $50 to insure. Chas. DeRyder of Pleasanton has recently received from Fresno Mr. Geo. L. Warlow's fine looking Mc- Kinney stallion, Stanford McKinney, and will develop him this year. The dam of this colt was Avena (2) 2:19% by Palo Alto 2:08%; second dam Astoria by Gen. Benton 1755, etc. He has been bred to a few mares belonging to Mr. Warlow and the produce shows a "Palo Alto finish" in their appearance, and in action the youngsters show that they are of the "trotting persuasion." Schuyler Walton, the trainer who developed and raced Athasham 2:12, has a string of sixteen horses at the Fresno race track and among them are sev- eral very promising trotters. We hear of the demand for "green" trotters that can negotiate a mile in 2:15 or better, but it is seldom we can find an individual that "fills the bill" as well as the handsome mare Ayeress, (trial) 2:14%. She was sired by Lynwood W. 2:20%, sire of Charles Belden 2:08%. one of the greatest money winners on the Grand Circuit. Sonoma Girl (trial) 2:09%, R. W. P. 2:13%. Sonoma Maid 2:29%. Du-' mont S. 2:20, Clipper W. 2:20%, Sonoma Queen 2:25, Schley B. (trial) 2:13%. The dam of Ayeress was oalled May Ayres (sister to Jasper Ayres 2:09) by Iris (son of Eros 2:29%. and mare by Chieftain); second dam Babe( dam of Jasper Ayres 2:09 and grandam of Jaspine 2:14%), by Altimont, son of Almont 33; third dam by San Francisco Patchen, son of Geo. M. Patchen Jr. 2:27. Lynwood W. 2:20% was a remarkably pure gaited trotter and got his record as a two-year-old at Stockton. In shipping him on the cars from San Mateo he injured his coronet, and John A. Goldsmith, who drove him in his race, thought he would apply a mild blister to the injury. After he had done so the horse was tied in a box stall, and by some means got loose and bit the injured leg, creating an ugly looking wound, which was so large that Mr. Corbitt decided that the horse would never stand training again. Shortly before Mr. Corbitt's death this grandly formed stallion was sold at auction and was sent to Sonoma county, where he has proven his worth as a sire. Lynwood W. is by the great Guy Wilkes 2:15% out of Lindale (dam of Rut- ger Wilkes 2:27%) by Sultan Jr. 12771 (full brother to Margaret 2:28, dam of Regal Wilkes 2:11%) by The Moor (sire of Beau- tiful Bells, etc.). Lindale was out of a celebrated road mare called Flora Pierson. that trotted a mile in double harness in 2:33 on a half-mile track, and a trial in 2:2iit, by Gen. McClellan 144; third dam by Langford, son of Williamson's Belmont. This mare Ayeress is one of the hand- somest, best broke, and purest gaited trot- ters in California. She resembles Sonoma Girl in conformation and action, has the same frictionless way of going and compet- ent judges claim that she will get a mark as low as Jasper Ayres, a horse that proved he was a campaigner of the highest class. In his races on the California Circuit for several seasons he met all of the best trot- ters and defeated everyone. Jaspine. an- other near relative of this mare, was also one of the do-or-die kind, and neither of these were as well bred as Ayeress, for she combines the "gold- en cross," Wilkes-Electioneer, and back of this is the blood that gave us Beautiful Bells, Stamboul 2:07%, Oakland Baron 2:09%,etc. Ayeress is a beautiful seal brown mare, foaled in 1901, stands 15.2 hands. She has n fine intelligent head, beautiful neck, strong sloping shoulders, short back, heavy quarters, round barrel supported by the best of feet and legs. She is one of those full- made, handsome, substantial looking individuals that looks well either in or out of harness, in fact, a show mare of the highest type. This spring she was four years old, and John Quinn gave her four months' work. She trotted a mile in 2:1S. last quar- ter in 32% seconds. She was then taken out of train- ing and used on the road until January of this year, when she was returned to Mr. Quinn. During the month of May she worked miles in 2:15 and 2:14%. last half in 1:04, last quarter in 31 seconds. This driver states he could have driven her in 2:11 any day during the last week in May, hut as she was not being prepared for racing and only to show her owner what she was capable of doing with that amount of training, she was returned to him. Everyone who has seen her claims she is the best prospect for a 2:10 trotter in California. Her owner. Mr. H. B. Smith of Ukiah. Cat, is not in the busi- ness of developing or racing trotters, his time is too much occupied with business affairs, therefore, he has decided to sell her at a very reasonable figure, and anyone desirous of getting a "sure enough" win- ner should at once communicate with him and try, if possible, to secure this absolutely sound and per- fect trotting mare. SONOMA GIRL TROTS IN 2:07. Los Angeles. December 26. — During the matinee races at Agricultural Park yesterday under the aus- pices of the Los Angeles Driving Club, Sonoma Girl, owned and driven by J. D. Springer of this city, trot- ted a mile in 2:07, which local horsemen declare a new record for this Coast. Sonoma Girl had no pacemaker, the mark being made in the second heat of the free-for-all trot for the Hamburger Cup. WORTH WHILE 40448 BY ALLERTON 2:09^. King Entertainer 2:11%. the grandson of Baron Wilkes, which Chas. DeRyder brought to California on his return from his Eastern trip this fall, will be at the stud in Pleasanton next spring. This grandly bred stallion is one of the best race trotters seen in years on the Great Western Circuit. He has met all classes and has never yet been outside the money, which is a very remarkable showing for a horse raced as much as he has been. His record was made in a race, and is not the limit of his speed. The Baron Wilkes blood is considered stake- winning blood among horsemen over East, and King Entertainer will be an excellent addition to the list of California stallions. Saturday. December 29, 1906] THE HREEDER A X D SPORTSMAN Mr. George B. MacLean's Bulldogs At Los Angeles, California 29 Certainlj amongst Bulldog fanciers who pursue Hi. ir hobby for the love ol the dog the name ol Mi e it MacLean ranks high. To this bret d< i i (]n«- much of the credit foi the presenl popularity ol this breed in Soul hei n I lalifoi aia I te b Ithout qui Uon owns b> far th« d largest kennel of Bull- dogs on the Pacific Coast, ami as he has not spared time, money, pe a] superintendence and the keenest enthusiasm it is a success well deserved. Mr. MacLean started with the idea firmly § in his mind that all his dogs must be low to ground, have good si Iders and pronounced laybacks. On looking over his kennels one notes how thoroughly these i :onceived notions have been carried out But to the dogs themselves. First and foremost, ol cnurse, comes the big heavy-weight Moston Monarch, the best of his breed ever seen on the Coast since the advent -of Ivel Rustic and ivel Doctor. Moston Monarch has a very short tare, with great depth and GEORGE B. MacLEAN. breadth, nice length of skull from eye to ear. the correct eye and expression, with grand wrinkle, fur- row, and temples, and small rose ears correctly placed and carried. In body he is short and massive, with nice depth of brisket and "cut-up" of loin; his shoul- ders are placed right, whilst for bone, neck and gen- eral Bulldog character he is all that can he desire 1. A sounder dog there is not. with a constitution of iron, it is hot indeed surprising to learn that all his puppies are invariably strong and healthy, whilst the majority of them may be recognized, owing to the MERSEY QUEEN. -striking similarity to their sire. He has won any number of first prizes in England, as well as a cup for the best dog or bitch in the show at Kings Lynn, February 22, 1900, at the recent Venice show he won first limit, first open and first winners, and at Stockton he did the same thing, besides winning a trophy fo In the show. Mi ped gree reads as follows: on Monarch bj Oatbai I Most >n rd by Ch. Prince Albert-Moston Lilly. Dathan b Dot i Bullan, she b> ch. Boaz-Modds. Dock leaf Dona Dlsd a, hi bj D 'edro-Lai D dain. Dockleaf b) Dandelion-Damson. Ch, Bo: MOSTON MONARCH. Stockwell-Ch. Blackberry Modds by Lord Nelson Ml Dora ll. Ch. Prince Albeit by Katapult-Dame For tune, she by Preston Lion-Lancashire Lass. Katapull by Ch. Boomerang-First Attempt. Moston Lilly by Ch, Katerfelto-Moston Busy, she by Dartaway-Princess Orry. Ch. Katerfelto by King Orrey-Mildura. • Coming to the bitches, whose portraits we present, in .Mersey Queen we find a beautiful stamp of a big one. She is by Ch. Prince Albert, and her dam is Lady Felto. She has a good flat skull, wonderful layback. and good underjaw and stop, nice dark eyes perfect rose ears, very wide front, maud shoulders and roach back, in fact, it would be hard to find a better stamp of a bitch to breed from, full of quality and good all-round her progeny will surely be heard from in the near future. Mersey Queen is by Ch. Prince Albeit out of Lady Felto, she by Kater- felto-Lady Brown low. Lady I Ji own low by Young I (endy-Lady Pathfinder. The next bitch to come under notice is Xaelcani British Lady. She is a beautifully shaped bronze brindle, good hone, very low and cloddy, she has exceptional brisket and spring of rib, good skull and "•S^bcJ NAELCAM BRITISH LADY. splendid cushion and underjaw She is a bitch that is sure to bid for the highest favors in the near future. Xaelcam Dutchess by Duke of Beaufort ex Betty Bulla, daughter of Master John Pull is a very typical liitle bitch with nice body and skull, good expression, wide-sprung ribs and low to ground, a most useful stamp for breeding purposes. Naelcam Queen is a nice fawn bitch by Lord Bur- !<■>- with a dogs head and one that is sure with just ordinary luck to do a lot of good for the MacLean Kennels. Xaelcam Princess is another grand little bitch that must not be overlooked, low to ground with great shoulders and bone and excellent head properties, and will make her debut at the March show in Los Angeles. At the present time there is quite a number of puppies in the kennel, amongst them one that is sure to cause a flutter when he makes his initial appear- ance on the bench. This is a really beautiful puppy by Moston Monarch, grand in body, head and front with wonderful layback and expression. An offer of $250 made by a prominent fancier was promptly re- fused. Bulldog Judge for New York. tement just now in Hie Bulldog world as to who wilt bi e coming New \ annual of the Bulldog Club Is ■ ■ ■ ■ at large could have a u led Ion while the petition failed in om hat is, the meeting ■ ommittee did not i nl moment thes wisely con- sidei ed thi was that a 1 1 ■ ■ i i ion and to name a how. Now i ha I the commit tee i scended to .,,■.. eems thai t he long dreamed ol quartei ly for this cation may come to pass The club has nearly eighty met nd has. KING THUD. thanks to the wise economy now practiced by the committee, a good reserve fund, and the most valu- able array of special prizes of any specialty club. We can state on good authority that the gold championship medals which are being made by the Gotham Company will positively be on view at the annual meeting of the club during the Xew York show, and are said to be especially fine. — Field and Fancy. Los Angeles it seems will open the California bench season in March, as already announced. San Francisco will hold a spring show with George Raper as the all-round judge. The dates are still on the palm. It looks now as if there will be no diffi- culty in securing a desirable hall for this show. Greyhound racing in thld city is receiving quite an impetus recently. Bach succeeding Sunday sees a larger crowd at 'nuN-si le Park dan the p receding one, Larger purses are being offered and m.iny of • 1 e old-limers who droppe 1 away Irom Lhe sport are coming back in the game .iaJ getting together ken- nels of hounds lo race. Eastern coursing men are con ing to this city, and during the last two months six Eastern Greyhound owners have arrived here with formidable strings. The dogs from U»e East are a classy lot. and the meeting of the local and Eastern long tails create considerable interest among the leashmen. NAELCAM DUCHESS. Our Boston contemporary reports a case of 'hog clolera" that caused a consignment of dog, mnd for the Philadelphia show, to leave the train at Ardalia, Cal., and return to the kennels at Irvington, near Los Angeles. We believe, hov. of information can be traced to Am is too fishy, only a grandstand pla 30 THE BREEDER AND SPORTS MAX [Saturday. December 2S. 1906 K ■»■ ■:■ ■:■ ■!■ * * -;~:»M~M"S-"i"}"t"M":- •: •i"H"t"t"t'H"t"t"t"i"i"t<"i"i"t"S'it"t"i"H"i"i"t"i"t"t"t"t"t"i'** SURF DUCK SHOOTING ON THE NEW ENGLAND COAST. ■M-+++-W ROD, GUN AND KENNEL Conducted by J. X. DeWitt HUNTING BIG GAME IN WYOMING. Local sportsmen have for years past made annual trips to distant hunting and fishing territory, but of those who have returned this season none that we have heard from have more pleasant recollec- tions of a grand outing than have Andrew Jackson, J. B. Coleman and Jos. Harlan. Mr. Jackson is a popular sportsman, a field trial enthusiast and an expert with a shotgun in upland shooting that few can excel. Mr. Coleman and Mr. Harlan are both followers of the "sport of kings" and well known and liked in the United States and abroad. Both gentlemen are adepts with rod, gun and rifle. The trip here referred to consumed fifty-three days, the territory visited being in one of the wildest hunting regions of Wyoming. Large and small game perennially plenty, hunting has never proved bootless work to the sportsmen who visit this famous section. As for trout the many mountain streams are teeming with two varie- ties of fish — rainbows and Eastern brook trout — that will run from fingerlings in some streams up to three-pounders in others — all waters within compara- tively easy reach once a camp is made in that country. The party were located this trip in a region about fifty miles to the northeast of the Jackson's Hole country, a district known as the Gros Ventre. . To reach this country it was necessary to employ guides. trophies of Mr. Coleman. These wary mountain sheep were shot at an altitude of about 10.000 feet and were secured only after the most tiring work. The elk heads are all six-pointers, three of them being exceptionally fine, in fact, the best that came out of that country this season. A miscellaneous assortment of other game, consist- ing of three black-tailed deer, two lynxes and a num- ber of coyotes, were also bagged. The coyotes were thick in that country, and offered frequent chances for long-range shots. Of small game there was a choice of three varie- ties of grouse, the blue, ruffled and willow grouse. Sage hens were also plentiful, cocks weighing eight or ten pounds were shot and provided agreeable additions, when roasted, to the cuirine. Trout fishing was found particularly good, an hour's fishing in Crystal creek was enough to give Coleman and Jackson all of the fish they could con- veniently carry back to camp. Beaver are protected in Wyoming, in conse- quence the hunters were enabled to watch on various occasions these curious animals. Within fifty yards of the camp, on South Beaver creek, there was a large colony of the flat-tailed rodents located and the noise of their building operations, the slapping of the tails, etc., during the construction of a dam was distinctly audible to the recubent occupants of the teepee at night. This party wfas happily situated for sport and was In the Gros Ventre Range, Wyoming. Jim Simpson, one of the most noted guides and hunters in Wyoming, looked after Coleman's in- terests. Fred Koerner was detailed with Jackson and Claude Simpson was attached to Harlan. It is necessary to get a permit to hunt big game in Wyom- ing, the open season for elk, antelope and big-horn sheep is only sixty days. It is also requisite to pro- cure permits to take out of the State all heads, skins or other trophies of the chase. The guides look to these and all other details for a hunting party. In fact, without guides nothing can be accomplished by hunters. A cook, a "horse wrangler" and a herd of twenty-two horses for packing the outfit into the hunting ground made up the balance of the outfit. Each of the three sportsmen bagged the limit in bull elk and prong-horned antelopes, two apiece, this being the individual limit for each season. Elk and antelope were plentiful, the work of securing the quarry was rather arduous, for not a shot was fired until the desired specimen was located. Before bag- ging the elk or antelope, however, it required in several cases considerable hunting to get the desired opportunity for the fatal shot. Two young cow elks were also shot, to supply meat for the camp larder. The bull elks, at that season of the year, two months ago, are only shot for the heads, the meat being un- palatable. The skins are practically worthless, for the reason that it is extremely difficult to so cure the hide that it will retain the hair. In killing cow- elks, for food, a permit is also necessary. Coleman had the good fortune to kill a grizzly. The animal was located in some timber and then fol- lowed by the hunters, who worked along an adjoin- ing ridge. Ursus finally trudged into a small side canyon close to and right underneath the watching hunter. The opportunity to put in a fatal shoulder shot was perfect, Coleman fired and killed the bear, a fair sized one, the .3O-.30 soft-nosed bullet mush- roomed and broke the bear's back between the shoulders. Jackson had the good luck to T>ag a black bear, iais one was stalked early one morning in an alder 'hicket and succumbed to the first shot from a Win- < Coter. Two big-horn heads are among the most prized luckier than other sportsmen who were in that country this season. Several parties came out with- out any heads of elk or mountain sheep. A poaching party of elk teeth hunters was blamed for the lack of success in elk hunting experienced by some hunters. These poachers were camped in an almost inaccessible region early this year, and made incessant forages in the elk-frequented coun- try. The heads and elk teeth, as well as the scalps of elk killed, were all a source of considerable reve- nue to the vandals. The citizens in and about Jack- son's Hole finally held an indignation meeting, and notified the game law violators that "if they did not get^out of the country at once they would be made to stay there permanently." The pirates took the hint and left. The title of champion lion hunter of the territory has recently been conferred upon George Ainsworth of Walnut Creek, iu Yavapai county, he having killed three magnificent mountain lions within the last three weeks. HOW TO WRITE A CHRISTMAS SONG. Verse One — Ring in the bells on sleighs. Verse Two — The fire's roaring blaze. Verse Three — The children fast asleep. Verse Four — Some observations deep. Verse Five — Snow, ice, and Santa Claus. Verse Six — More of the same, sans pause. Verse Seven — Here call your Christmas "Yule." Verse Eight — Here "Noel" — as per rule. Verse Nine — Remarks on Christmas Trees. Verses Ten to Twelve — Stick close to these Thirteen — Old Grandpa in his chair. Fourteen — The Christmas bill of tare. Fifteen — Remarks upon the dearth — Sixteen — Of tears — (for all you're worth.) Verse Seventeen — Write all you know — Eighteen — About the mistletoe. Nineteen — But this is getting long — I've shown the way — YOU write the song. — Wennitz Dunne. In contrast to the generally comfortable and pleasant conditions under which duck hunting is enjoyed in California, the sportsmen of the Eastern coast have, at some shooting resorts, a pretty ardu- ous time— more like hard work than recreation. The bag. when it counts up a dozen birds, is considered to be a good one. The birds mostly shot in the kind of shooting detailed below are called "coots" by the shooters. They are in reality several varieties of the scoter or surf duck. These birds, and there are countless thousands of them in our bays, are rejected by the Coast sportsmen. As a table bird thev are very palatable, that is, when they first ar- rive here, shortly afterwards the flesh becomes very fishv in flavor. These birds are sold by peddlers to unsuspecting housewives as "Petaluma mallards." Many a one of our citizens has enjoyed a duck din- ner, which he would have refused had he first known what brand of "wilegame" he sat down to. Off the Massachusetts coast the scoters have cer- tain fly-ways at this season of the year. The heart of the coot shooting district is found at the Monomet Lifesaving Station. The sport is certainly arduous, and a trip of this kind with the early rising, the cold hands and the certainty of self-inflicted thirst, appeals to none but real sportsmen, for at this time of the year these are the brittle mornings when the coot hunters dow^n around Manomet know the zest of peppering with the second barrel the blackwing they have missed with the first, the thrill of knock- ing over a black whitewing with a lucky snap shot at forty yards, the outwardly suppressed, but in wardly expressed glee of bringing down a black skunkhead that the next man has ignobly missed, the elation of making the boom-boom of the double-bar- reled gun the requiem of two green heads, and the top-knot-to-toe-nail pride of the hunter at trudging to lunch with stiff fingers, tingling toes and a bag full of game. And. alas, there are also the mornings when they softly curse the luck that allowed no game to come within gun range from the lime they rolled out of the warm beds at Clark Holmes' house until they stalked home in disgust for food and a post mortem on the doings of the day. It's all in the day's work for the man who is a hunter in his heart of hearts, the sort of day's work some of them have been doing in the autumn and late winter for years, and hope to do until the sport is too rugged for them. Clark Holmes has been after the coot for thirty years and is still bringing home heavy bags. Others have been with him for twenty-five and twenty years. One of the most enthusiastic of the Boston men who manage to do a little heavy work on the coot is a gentleman who boasts of ten successive years of shooting over the decoys. In his leisure moments he wonders how it was that he missed seeing the good points of the sport fifteen years ago. The coot hunter is a person with a hobby, and that hobby is being ridden for all it is worth these days. The shooting of coot is no business for the man who finds bed more cosey in cold weather than in warm, and too comfortable to leave at 4 o'clock in the morning. The hopelessly enthusiastic hunter, the man who thinks that this is the only time of year when there is real pleasure in the outdoor life, foregoes gladly the turning-over minute in bed. riis sane and sensible reflection runs that sleep is to be had at any time, and coot are not flying the year round. J. B. Coleman's Prong-horn. Work begins the night before. The guns are cleaned. The mittens or gloves, the rubber boots and the caps, sweaters and thick underclothing are made ready for quick occupancy. About a quarter of four, if the hunter is one of the Holmes guests, there is a call for everybody to be up. Coffee is to be passed around in fifteen minutes. It is still dark, it is certain to be uncomfortably cold outside, and. for the time being, the sheets and blankets seem the best place for a man. There is the sound in the house, however, of stirring and preparation for the day's work, and the man who wishes to be in the thick of the doings has no time tor ten extra breaths or steen extra winks. If a man is lucky enough to have a friend down in that region, or, still better, a little domicile of his own. the procedure is practically the same. The light breakfast is out of the way by 4 o'clock or quarter after, and the brisk walk to the dories is on. Some of the hunters may have gone out at 3 o'clock even, in order to get a good, firm hold on the fore- Saturday l tecember 29, 1906 ] T II E B R E E It l. R A. N D SPO R T SM VN 31 lock of time. When thai sorl of fanatii the I the same time when thej hear the banging of the guns, ai »w that, -h the} won'1 gel the best ere are birds i" !•'■ bad. Nor is it always the first mad pres- ent who is high gun fa ning, or who besl ■ i a ntag< of i ipporl unit ies and l he coot The deci placed and en with a busine spatch. Thi i anchors his dory where be pli bol range him. The line of battle is thus established. The late comers row out in their little boats and drop anchor in line with the others, and always two away. There may be a mill ol I he dories I here by the time 1 1 ■ is well up, and gun barn sticking out their tongues of Are all along the line al almost th< time. Some of the huntei go I ■■■■ hi boat, and some eager to monopolize their pari ol the zone, play a lone hand ! hei i Es a jug of something to i but down al Manomet it is hardly ever liquoi may have been a bracing eye-opener just b< □ starting foi eful hunters have fallen into the habit of sitting out the morning with- out anj Dutch courage. Their is a sili-iii prott liquor in a dory. With a boat tossing about on the waves this waj and that, alcohol has no place. When unusu- ally rough, it is hard work enough for a gun-holding man to keep an even keel in the boat with taining a friend who needs constant care it" he is not to upset you, The flight of the birds is almo£ south, and tli. [] present are strained for thi or the sound of a flock. There may be a dead silence, slap of thi i the sides of tfie dot its 'I'll. n the cry will be raised at one end of the line an I n layed down to the other end, "Nor-r- ard insidi Down go the heads of all, to get out of sight of the birds, which are coming down from the north mi the inside, ot shore side, ol the line. Or ii may be "Nor-r-ard out ide," and there is the same settling down of heads and the same readiness to blaze away. A gun goes off at at one end of the line, the birds in their confusion ' eep ahum until they get within range of the next man. and five or six guns may i crack at them. It takes not only a steady hand, but a calculating head to gel the birds when the sea is running high. The hunter may have his sights on the flock, or on some parti culai member of it, when the nose of the boat is up in the air, and when he lets go, the dory may be sticking her nose into the water and the charge go yards out of the way. Or only red shot may reach the bird, and rattle off the thickh without doing any dam Now and [hen a person may even hear the rani. of his ineffective shol on the bird's breast, and when, after getting a coot, lie lifts it up and shot drop out from beneath the protecting feathers, it's easy to understand why some of the cool escape. The pitching of the boats and the consequent nulli- Andrew Jackson's Elk Antlers. fication of the hunters' aim have many divei suits. The shol may go high in the air, they may- go into the water only a few Feel from the boat. or. worst of all. they may rip a hub- in 'lie side of the boat below the water line. Then it is time to be- come ven i"i-- to row quid. e to plug thi hole or to gel assistance from the nearest neighbor. This sum mi thing was more common years ago, when the old style hammer gun was in use. than it is in these days of the bammi In the old days a man. with his hands numb, might have raised the hammer for a bird which he thought would come within range The bird maj have swerved out of the death zone. It isn't easy to do any work when the fingers all feel like big thumbs, and the man may not lower the hammer. Then Ins hands may knock it down, and there have been cases where accidents ha ve i ■ -■hi ted The ham mi m is l he only advisable one in c shooting in cold w< lathei Most of the shooting i£ d : until 10 or 11 o'clock. The him foi luncheon with a ■'. eariness which them ol a few minu et into bed. ii the en running unusw >e that the be reached, and Is lamental Five Is make good returns for a morn ans who have been in the besl positions ha The ■ be hunters a . i:.i | bird i ■ i tables; and Hi- i well flavored th m -■ them is an act -■•- i he guilty person to be sul lected to a ci uel and unusual lot r :- nt uiomet hunting ■ iul there have been num ■■ '■ ping If thi boon i . u ■ and tu- ts son i oil shore when ;i sudden storm - over him, H is often good o thi deco to hunt in i i'.i Hi. day and a body-racl ing pull ."■ iaki and i ongi arm of ■ The United Stan i ing station al Manomet and it is alert to help the over-bold ess. There is not much wearing ■ the life savers, even In the stormiest of weather, lor the average craft is not swept ashore in tha ilost of the time the hunters may have all the aid the need and when stiff, exhausted and hardly able to keep the nose of the dorj ti sea a si rong at med crew pulls ovet in a stanch boat from the life saving station, there is soon a i iul and safe hunter. He usually shows his determina- tion at his bunting by going out again, and if Iih I get caught a second time in the same plight, he simply has another story to tell of what is in- cluded in the day's work. COAST TRAP SHOOTING. 1906— PROSPECTS FOR 1907. The local program at the traps this year, and In- cidentally several out of town fixtures, was upset bj the April proved, however. that the Interruption was to a sreat extent On Sunday, May 6th, less than duo. after the earthquake and fire, a few ol thi .our fifteen of them — were al ingleside iwaj al cla; and grassing live The ruling spirit was strong In the midst of boys had lost their guns In the fln shot with borrowed ones, There small stork of : etS and about 100 available at tin- Ingleside grounds. "Billy" Murdoch durum all the strenuous nays of that period : i tli*- mounds free from mo- b-station. The shooters cleaned up the live birds, it Found impi to keep and feed them. The dead birds were utilized In many of ttn- m air kitchens that were then bi only means of giv- ■ sen d food Later on. in September, the postponed tournament of tin- Pacific Coast Trap Shooters" Association took place at Plosden Junction trap grounds, under the auspices of that strong organization of good fellows, the Vallejo Gun Club The shoot, while not as elabc* the original meeting scheduled for May. was attended by fifty-seven shooters and was a success. The Sacramento tournament— the ninth annual Kimball-Upson shoot, at the end of May — was inter- rupted by one of the heaviest rains that poured down in that section for many years past. Had it not been for the down pour the shoot would have been up to past standards of attendance; as it was the boys had a fairly good shoot, anyway. During August, under the auspices of W. H. Varien, VY. E. Greene, Chas. Carr, Tom Work and Trophies of a Hunt in Wyoming. American Inventor Honored. The appended clipping from a Liege news pa pet re- the occasion of a well deserved tribute to a world-famous inventor of firearms. Many automatic weapons now in use, including the Colt automatic and the Remington autodoading shotguns. are the results of his genius. The newspaper ac- count teads as follows: The banquet given at the Fabrique Xationale d'Armes de Guerre. Liege. Bel- gium, will long remain in the memory of the partici- pants The purpose of the occasion was to honor I M Browning the inventor of the automatic pistol which bears his name and which to-day is manufac- tured on so large a scale that it annually returns rking population three millions in wages. It is said that each step toward the perfection of arms of war is a step towards disarmament, and, it true, surelj the Browning pistol is deserving ot our warmest thanks. The output has lately 1 the enormous total of 250,000, and this achievement was made the occasion to honor the inventor. Mr. Browning was surrounded by M. Fre- nay, the director general, the chiefs of the factory The hall was beautifully deco- with tapestries and palms with countless Amer- ican and Belgium flags draped together. When the were given, Mr. Frenay dwelt enthusiastically on the merits ol the Browning arm, which has be- ■■ andard and accepted typo of automatic He continued by eulogizing the inventive i Browning who. since 1S79, has taken oul more than one hundred patents on firearms. Mr. Browning responded In French and assured his hear- ers thai the date would remain ineffaceable among is. Mr. Prenay arose ■ i | ed Browning and then presented him with the two hundred and fifty thousandth pistol. in the Derby money at the Continental trials, which were run at Thomas vi He. X. C, early this month. Ki Beso, an orange and white ! Jettei bitch by Fair land Count-Sports . id owned bj Mr. Thos. .Johnson of Winnipeg, n on ■■■■ I ;■'■"■' !|1 the stake. the Monterey. Salinas and Santa Cruz Rod and Gun Clubs, a seven days' shoot was arranged. The meet- ing was started at Monterey for two days, then Sa- linas followed with a two-day shoot and the wind-up came off at Santa Cruz for three days, concluding on Sunday. August 12th. Whilst the attendance was not up to expectation in numbers it was great in quality. From Carson City, Xev., El Paso, Texas, Doughs and Tucson. Arizona. Los Angeles. Ocean Park. San Diego, Fresno, San Jose. Chico. Fowler, San Francisco, Oakland and other California points crack shots were in attendance. The total amount of purses footed up $2,125 — a pretty ambitious inducement to come from the sportsmen of Monterey. Salinas and Santa Cruz. It was a good start for an announced annual trap tour- nament in picturesque Monterey Bay region. This fix- ture should be popular, for it has been well adver- tised since, muchly so in one particular feature, and that is the never failing magnet that draws — good fellowship, hospitality and the sure prospect of meet- ing thorough sportsmen, which conditions the visit- ing shooters found pleasingly predominant last August. In September the Pacific Coast Handicap, under management of that master conductor of trap shoot- ing tournaments, Elmer E. Shaner. took place. This shoot was programmed for a September fixture at Ingleside. The Interstate Association were loyal to their California supporters and brought off a suc- cessful shoot, under the auspices of the Los Angeles Gun Club, at the well arranged grounds near Sher man. Other Coast cities had made a strong bid for the meeting, but it was decided, without prejudice to the merits of the Northern invitations, to keep the fixture for the time being in this State. We will add this assertion, that despite the fact that hotel accommodations were at a premium in San Fran- cisco during September, had the shoot taken place at Ingleside instead of Los Angeles thei have been a larger attendance than th^ entries ( sixty amateur and fifteen pn the Southern shoot. We do not. in the gree. wish to detract one iota from all credit and enconium due to the Los An 32 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 29, 1906 men, who did everything in their power to make the visiting sportsmen "at home" in every respect. Lngeles was not represented by quite two squads. This might also be said of Santa Cruz at the August tournament. The Santa Cruz shooters were, without exception, all new beginners, not a man among them up to 70 per cent. Tbey were up against the best men on tbe Coast, at that, how- ever, the Santa Cruzans should have entered for "birds only" and made a showing, a suggestion we made to some of tbe boys at the time. At Los Angeles we had the famous Eastern squad — not squad, but. champion shooters and gentlemen sportsmen: Tom Marshall. Rollo Heikes, Billy Cros- by. Walter Huff and Herman Hirschy. In addition there were present sportsmen from Texas, Arizona, California, Oregon, Colorado, Kansas City — too many cities to enumerate, suffice it to say. that we had about the best the East, West and Coast could pro- duce for work with a modern hammerless shotgun. The Pastime Gun Club followed with a two-day tournament at San Diego the week following the Interstate shoot. Most of the shooters that partici- pated in the Pacific Coast Handicap were present and the San Diegans were the purveyors of a suc- cessful shoot and a great time for all present. The Arizona sportsmen followed the next week with a big tournament at Tucson that was also not only a successful shoot, but drew a large attend- ance. The San Francisco trap season was concluded at Ingleside during the month of September with the final shoots for the season of 1906 of the Golden Gate and Union Gun Clubs and the California Wing Club. The club programs had been somewhat singed, but the boys stood by their guns. The Eastern shooters went North in the latter part of September. They participated in big shoots of the Multnomah Rod and Gun Club at Portland and at Medford, Oregon. The latter affair was the second visit of the Easterners to that lively and entertaining web-foot city. Early during the year the members of the North- west Sportsmens* Association, the Washington Sportsmens' Association and a large number of Oregon. Washington. Idaho and Montana gun clubs held many important shoots. At Butte City, Mont, a big tournament came off recently. The Western Handicap at Denver had a banner entry of shooters, although the Coast was barely represented, still that big shoot proved a strong im- petus to the sport out here. We regret that our records of the many Coast medal and trophy events went up in smoke, data in that respect we believe would prove of interest to our trap shooting readers. Taking it all in all, the Coast trap shooting season for 1906 has not been without merit — far better than might have been expected under the circum- stances. For next year the prospects are very bright. Aside from the annual numerous Coast gun club tourna- ments and regular shoots there will be the usual number of scheduled big fixtures with several new ones, We had every reason to feel sure when we, some time ago, announced to our readers that the third Pacific Coast Handicap would take place at Ingle- side, probably in September. 1907. We have had no reason yet to announce a change in the proposed program. The Pacific Coast Trap Shooters' Association will hold the third annual tournament, four days, at Val- lejo, presumably in May. the dates, however, have not yet been announced. Indications for a big shoot and a large attendance are very favorable. One would naturally suppose that the back-set trap shooting received here in April might induce indifference to the sport on the part of many shooters — business was disarranged, positions became vacant, a thousand and one things ensued that would prompt a man to put away his gun, temporarily or per- manently, reluctant as that move might be. In a few individual instances this may be true, generally speaking "not for Joseph." Many of the shooter's who lost their guns in the fire are proud of now be- ing the possessors of better weapons than were destroyed. From a trap shooting view the aftermath of the temporary disturbance of the smokeless powder func- tions there has arisen. Phoenix like, a new organiza- tion of shooters. A movement the inception of and guaranteed by a bunch of well-tried shotgun veterans. Two months ago there was formed the Trapshooters' League of the Pacific Coast. The officers are: Edgar L. Forster, President; Board of Directors, Tony Prior, C. C. Nauman. Mark Iverson. E. Schultz, W. Murdock; H. P. Jacobsen, Secretary-Treasurer, 1917 Chestnut street. Alameda, Cal. From its inception the movement has received a most encouraging support. Secretary-Treasurer Jacobsen, a well known tournament official, has turned his great executive abilities into play with a result that the missionary work of securing a dai'y growing list of membership is progressing splendidly. Three big merchandise shoots will take place, re- spectively, February, March and April. In May a twee-day tournament will be pulled off. The pro- gram for these shoots is now being arranged and *l be issued about January 15th. The total cash nurses, it is announced, that will be distributed -will amount to $5,000. The following prizes have already been donated: ■ ague Handicap Trophy, value $100; Sorensen Diamond Medal, value $150; R. C. Reed Trophy, value $100; T. Prior Trophy, value $100; M. O. Feudner Trophy, value $50; Du Pont. Remington. Ballistite, Peters and Hunter Arms Company Trophies have also been donated. The secretary states that these are "the finest trophies ever hung up at any tournament held on the Pacific Coast" and that a number more will be announced later on. President E. L. Forster states that the trophies are of such elegant design and corresponding value that the board of directors adopted the resolution: That where the conditions of the event are such that the prize must be won more than once for permanent ownership, suitable bond will be required of the temporary winner until such time as the trophy is won outright. Among these prizes is a $100 Remington auto- loading shotgun and an $80 Parker Bros. "Old Re- liable" trap gun. Besides the big inducements there will be a large number of minor prizes to shoot for. It is the ultimate object of tbe League to give nothing but high-class tournaments, at which every shooter, with a little effort, can meet with satisfac- tory encouragement. In order to take part in League shoots it is neces- sary to secure membership cards, which documents will entitle shooters to enter any event. Secretary Jacobsen reports that membership re- quests are coming in from all points on the Coast, and also from Idaho, New Mexico and Arizona. Tom Marshall, by the way, and several other Eastern shooters have "jined" the League. For further information concerning the League we will refer our readers to the secretary, whose name and address appears above, feeling sure that M. O. FEUDNER. he will be pleased to respond to any request in this respect. In conclusion we will congratulate the trap shoot- ing fraternity of the Coast on the prospects of much good recreation in the indulgence of a clean sport — the trap shooting season for 1907. PROPOSED CHANGES IN GAME LAWS OF WASH- INGTON AND OREGON. The game wardens of Washington met in conven- tion at Spokane this month. The object of this con- vention was to recommend amendments to be made to the present game laws, which will be more suit- able to the various counties. The meeting was pre- sided over by President Rief of King county, and Monroe Wyckoff of Jefferson country, secretary. The convention was attended by wardens from fifteen counties. The following county wardens were present: M. T. Baker, Benton county; H. A. Livermore, Chehalis county; E. S. Biescheker, Clark county; J. D. Logan, Douglas county; Monroe Wyckoff, Jefferson county; H. Rief, King county; P. H. Seay, Kitsap county; W. A. Brown. Lewis county; W. W. Thompson, Pierce county; E. D. Davis, Snohomish- county; J. H. Uhlg, Spokane county; W. F. Beers, Kittitas county; Frank Mossman, Thurston county; A. P. Loomis, Whatcom county; E. J. Barnes, Yakima county. Chief Deputy Game Warden R. C. Beebe of Sedro Wooley and John Riseland, State Fish Commissioner of Bellingham were also in attendance. The following changes in the present fish and game laws were recommended: Section 21 — Recommended the minimum salary of game wardens shall not be less than $50 per month, and actual traveling expenses. Section 69 — That game fishing for markets be closed until 1908. Section 72 — That this section he amended making it illegal to ship game to any market. Section 76 — That the season on brook and mountain trout be changed west of the Cascades, to open May 1st and close December 1st. The season on this particular game now opens under the present laws April 1st and closes November 1st. Section 77 — That fishing for trout less than five inches in size in streams above tide water be pro- hibited. Section 80 — That the closing season on bass, perch, pickerel, etc., be changed to March 1st to May 1st in- clusive. Section S3 — That all ditch owners put in screens. Section 160 — That all hunters not only hold licenses but must carry same on their person. Section 164 — That the bag limit on deer be re- duced from four to two, and that the season be opened thirty days earlier and close thirty days later than the season covered by the present laws, which is from September 1st to November 15th. Section 167 — That this section of the present laws be repealed entirely. Section 168 — That the hunting of chickens in Kitti- tas county be prohibited until 1908, and that the sea- son throughout the State be regulated on all upland birds, this to be left to the legislative committee, to which each county will report as to when the season will be closed in that particular couuty. ^Section 171 — That the entire section be repealed. This section covers the late spring shooting of geese. Section 179 — That markets be prohibited to sell game of any description during the month of No- vember. Section ISO — That this section be amended to make it a .separate offense for each animal or part thereof found in a person's possession during the period when the law is on covering the particular class of game. As the present law stands only one fine is imposed if any amount of animals are found in a person's possession. Section 188 — That the hounding of deer be pro- hibited. Section 192 — This section of the laws prohibits the hunting or killing of game on islands of a cer- tain size and lakes, but it was moved by the con- vention that this section be amended, giving the warden of the county authority to take from such locations for stocking purposes. The' following are a few recommendations made by various delegates which are -not included in the present laws. That licenses be put on fishermen the same as hunters, and that persons to whom licen- ses are issued shall be citizens as well as residents of the county; that boys under sixteen years of age be prohibited from hunting unless accompanied by a guardian; to prohibit hunting with pump or ma- chine guns; that the shooting of deer over either natural or artificial salt licks be illegal. Changes in the fish and game laws of Oregon will be discussed at the annual meeting of the Oregon will be discussed at the annual meeting of the Oregon Fish and Game Association in Portland. The establishment of fish hatcheries will receive the attention of the body. It is proposed to erect three hatcheries in the State, one in the southern portion, one in the eastern part in or near Baker county, and one near this section. A good plant can be put in for $7,000 to $10,000. and the sportsmen propose to tax the anglers of the State an annual fee for fishing to support the hatch- eries. They are wanted entirely independent of any salmon hatching, and just for game fish. The fishers say they want at least 1.000.000 trout turned loose in the streams of the State every year. The protection of black bass will be considered. At the present time they are free to the anglers the year around, and are disappearing from streams where they once abounded. Many of the sportsmen are also opposed to allow- ing salmon trout fishing the year around," as now, and will advocate a closed season for them. Steps will be taken also to amend the present deer law. The last Legislature passed a law that was supposed to protect them, but it turned out that they are unprotected in the counties of Grand. Harney. Malheur and Baker. A bounty on cougars will doubt- less be recommended to the Legislature. Cougars kill more deer in the State every year than the hunters, besides destroying a great amount of other game of all kinds. The annual question of the sale of ducks will re- ceive its attention. Sportsmen are opposed to the sale of game of all kinds, but there are hunters who want to make a living shooting ducks. The recently proposed change to make the season for all birds open the same day will be argued. It is proposed to have the pheasant, duck and all bird seasons open September 15th, to avoid the confusion the present law occasions by some seasons opening September 15th and others October 1st. The Family Gun Club has been incorporated with a capital stock of $50,000, of which $20,000 has been subscribed. The incorporators are Phil B. Bekeart, Louis Sloss, E. R. Dimond, A. Cheesebrough and Louis Titus. The club's preserve is located in the Suisun marsh near Cygnus Station, a tract formerly shot over by the Canvasback Gun Club and famous for a number of ponds productive of about the best sprig and teal shooting in the marsh. Duck hunting has not, developed the amount of sport recently that was desirable. The rains and stormy weather have driven the birds away from most of the bay counties marsh districts. Saturday. December 29. 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN 33 A RUSSIAN RIVER IDYL. Down along the Austin pool The fishin's mighty fin. So many fellers a' fish in' They has to stan' in lim- it keeps the landlord busy A'settin' things to rig] An' furnishin' uv fried ch Fur to fit their appetites They hain't ketched no hardmouth, An they hasn' seen no bass. When they tries to land a steelhead They is pretty sure to pass. Hut there isn' much complainin' They seem happy, moh er less. Cause this 'ere fried chicken season Are a mos' complete success — Wenntiss Dunne. THE DOG NEVER A WOLF.— ITS MODERN EVO- LUTION. POACHING IN YOSEMITE VALLEY. It is said that poachers are at work in the Yo- semite Valley and that various wild animals are be- ing rapidly thinned out. This fact was brought before the attention of the public by the annual re- port of the acting superintendent of the reservation, who petitions the Interior Department to establish in the park a regular military post. He says that the destruction of wild animals and birds can be stopped in no other way. If the superintendent is correct in his statement a permanent post should undoubtedly be established there. But it seems to us that if the slaughtering of deer and other wild animals is so pronounced and apparent to the park authorities thai some one could be caught doing the killing. We imagine that if a few stiff sentences were handed out to these misguided sportsmen the habit of killing game out of season and in Govern- ment reserves would lose a great deal of its popu- larity. We believe that this is the solution of the problem. If the Government would condemn and purchase all the patented laud within the confines of the Yosemite Park. Government officials might be aided in their watch for violators of the law. Trap Shoot at Anaconda. The first shoot for the Du I'mit silver cup took place at the traps of the Anaconda Rod and Gun Club December 10th. Many of the local shooters were present, besides a number from Butte. The weather conditions were very bad, and at times it was impossible for the shooters to see the targets at all because of the snow, wind and background of bare black rocks. For the first shoot for this trophy each contestant was handicapped in accordance with his record made at the last shoot. At the next shoot the scores given below will govern the handicapping. in this contest Drumgoole was successful in secur- ng four points, which was all one one man could win. Munn secured two points, and all the others had to be satisfied with goose eggs. Fred Peckover captured the Drumgoole medal, and if he is success- ful in winning it a few more times it will his per- sonal property. Th-j scores made follow: Sixteen yards— Pal Allen 19. 17. lfi: Strachen 13 is; Stephens 20, 20, L6, 23; Carter 16, 15, 13, IS; Ray Mahan S; Emerson is, 13, 17, 14; L. G. Smi.n 14, 18, 21, 15; .Mahan 1!). 21, 21, 21; Munn 20, 23 i'_ 22; Clinton 9, 16, 8, 13. Eighteen yards— Peckover ::::, 22. is. 21; Bur 21, L6, 22, is; Tuttle 17, 22, 18, 19. Twenty yards — Drumgoole 24, 23, 24, 23; I'asley 22. 16, 2;;. 19; Sargeanl 20, 20, 17. 22. Twenty-two yards— C. H Smith 21. 20, 17, IS; Walker 17. 15, 18, 19; Mathewson 18, 11, 17. IS; Goddard I I 20, 23, 20. Fishing Will be Expensive. Fishermen and others who enjoy a day or a week at Avalon will find it more expensive to engage a launch, row-boat or glass bottom boat after January 1st than formerly. Notice has been served on all of the boat owners to move their belongings on or before January 1st. it being the intention of the Ban- ning^ to have new wharves erected and to come in for a division of the profits on the percentage system, instead of charging rent as heretofore. If one wishes to engage a launch to pursue the scrappy yellowtail or take a try at the monster sea bass, it will now cost $11 a day instead of $9. The glass bottom boats will charge 50 cents a ride instead of 25 cents, and row-boats also will come higher. The entire resort is to be put on a different footing than formerly. Rains Spoil Fishing. The rains during the past week have put a quietus on the anticipated Coast stream fishing. The fish have had a chance to reach the spawning beds and get back to salt water again without paying the usual annual tribute to the anglers. This means that there will be more fish next season. Some fifteen of the visiting delegates to" the State Fish and Game League at Sacramento last week en- joyed a duck hunt Sunday as the guests of the Sac- ramento Fish and Game Protective Association. They were taken in two parties to the preserves of the Glide and Del Paso Gun Clubs. At the latter, however, the flight of the birds was very light and few ducks were killed. Someone — perhaps one who did not love this faith- ful friend of man — has asserted that the dog Is a descendant of the wolf and has no distinctive canine ancestry. This view is vigorously combatted by an au- thority who has recently put forth two fat volumes of 400 pages, each devoted to tracing dog history back to the beginning. He has examined records, drawings, carvings and sculptures dating as far back as 7.000 years ago, and is unable to find any proof that the dog was once a wolf. His work is so sincere, so convincing, that one, after reading the eulogistic pages, is enabled to look the meanest cur in the face with some degree of respect. This literary and researchdoving friend of the dog went far back into the dim and forgotten past. He found carved on the tomb of Amten, an Egyp- tian ruler of the Fourth Dynasty — about 3.500 years before the Christian era — a well-defined figure of a dog of the period. And it was a dog— not a wolf, a half-wolf, or an animal having any close resemblance to a wolf. It has a hunting dog, and was shown in three scenes, in two of them attacking a deer and in the third running some other kind of a horned animal. It is said that the writers of ancient Egypt re- ferred to this particular species of dog as a Fox- hound. If it had been a wolf, or the descendant of wolves, doubtless there would have been something to indi- cate the origin. There were Terriers, too, in the early Egyptian days. At any rate, a Terrier-like dog is found among the relics of the Sixth Dynasty, about 3,066 B. C. A few centuries later in the line, the large Grey- hound, the Mastiff and the Dalmatian, or coach dog. were discovered; and as early as 2266 B. C. the Dachshunde type appeared. At that time the Dachshunde seemed to be the particular favorite as a house dog, and must have been in high favor at court, as the royal fancy in those times set the fashion regarding almost every- thing known to man of the period. The early Egyptians had great reverence for the dog, and evidently did not consider it any relative of the wolf, which had no standing in their favor. One of the early Egyptian gods, Ambis, is shown with a dog's head. When a family dog died in those long-gone times the family went into mourn- ing. There were severe penalties for maltreating a dog, and the animal was recognized as occupying almost as high a position in the world of living things as man. Six or seven hundred years before the Christian era the Greeks used dogs in war, teaching them to attack the horses of cavalry regiments. Toy dogs were in favor as household pets, especial- ly the Toy Spaniel and the little Pomeranian. So far as can be larned. there was little difference between the dogs of early history and those of the present, as regards size, weight, etc. The Assyrian dog was about thirty inches high at the shoulder; that of the sporting gentlemen of Athens or Rome about twenty inches. It was not until 1387 that the Spaniel appeared in the troubled history of the times. The first members of the family are recorded as having been the prop- erty of a famous sportsman. Gaston de Foix. who- maintained a large estate in France, on the Spanish border. With a Frenchman's depreciation of every nation but his own, Gaston de Foix said of his dogs that they "had many bad qualities, like the country they came from;" but he insisted that they never mani- fested any of the qualities of the wolf. From about that time argument as to the probable descent of the dog from the wolf was dropped by the historian of the canine tribe. He had evidently concluded that his contention had been proved, and that the straight-backward ancestry lines of the dog could be followed by the beginning of the tribal life, without touching the borders of wolfdom. From the fourteenth century onward the historian devoted himself to following the development of various dog species. The Setter and the Pointer, for example, were developed out of the transition from the ancient fowling piece to the flint-lock gun and the shotgun of later years. The smooth sheepdog of the present is the original farm dog, and, in fact, is regarded as the original cur. The Bulldog is a close relative of the cur, it seems; but, through a series of years of upward breeding has been lifting himself into a higher and distinctive class. Entirely a nineteenth century production is the Bull Terrier, dating from about 1820. The Black- and-Tan Terrier can boast of a little older ancestry; while the Irish Terrier, it seems, has lost track of his ancestors. It is stated that this particular animal is mentioned in old Irish manuscripts. From an old Scottish race comes the Skye Terrier — it may be the oldest of Terriers. No one knows the dawn of this dog's history. The Great Dane received many years of careful training in Germany before he became generally known to the world. There are pictures of this species dating as far back as 1425. Founder of the most useful, intelligent and fear- less of the dog families Is the Mastiff, which was among the war dogs of Home. The St. Bernard is known as far back as 1099. and the Newfoundland has a lineage of which even an animal may be proud. Of the large family of hounds, the Irish is regarded as one of the oldest types of hunting dogs preserved in its original purity. The I hound and the Russian Wolfhound also reach back Into dim antiquity. All this research into the past of the dog tribe has had one principal object — to prove thai the dog was not In the least to be regarded as a descendant of the wolf. The canine member of the animal world stands upon his own feet, according t< the proofs revealed by research, and has been a dog since the beginning of things animate upon the earth. o DOINGS IN DOGDOM. Champion Buckwa wan recently purchased by Mrs. Thos. Murphy of Holllater. P.uckwa was a favorite 0( the bench shows three or four years ago and was about as good a looking Engl desired Mr. Fiege, his former owner, praised his field working qualities hi^iiiv The Gabilan Kennels have some high-class blood lines to go on — Llewellyn I hake. Lady Cole, Ch. Cato Jr. and Victoria Belle all were and are good good producers and good lookers. Llewellyn Drake was a dog that English Set- ter breeders overlooked to a great extent when he was available in the stud. Win. Phillips has twen >nng Pointers and Setters under tuition at his training quarters, now lo- cated at Raymond. Madera county. Birds are very plentiful in that section. Dr. Barney and .las. Hunt of this city recently enjoyed a fine quail hunt in the vicinity of Phillips' place. Mr. Thos. S. Griffith of Spokane writes us that Glen Tana Kennels have recently secured, by purchase, a fine new stud dog. full litter brother to Mr. Samuel Untermeyer's $1,000 Mountaineer Magistrate, a big winner at Philadelphia this month and a dog most favorably written about. The following sales are reported by the r.li-n Tana Collie Kennels to: K. Metcalf. Cottage Grove. Ore- gon, the brood bitch Craigmore Ethel and four pup- pies, sire Glen Tana Marquis. D. Schilling. Aroyo. Colorado, one pair sable and white puppies. Richard- son Bros., San Francisco. Cal.. one extra fine sable pup, sire Glen Tana Marquis, dam by Champion Orms- kirk Olympian. Mr. Burrows. Seattle. Wash., one extra fine sable pup, sire Glen Tana Marquis, dam by Champion Ormskirk Olympian. Mr M Monaghan. one sable and while pup, dam Imported Glen Tana Trilby, sire Rippowams Radiance. L. H. Sorensen, Spokane, Wash., one sable and white pup. dam Im- ported Glen Tana Trilby, sire Rippowams Radiance. Stiletto Kennels' Woodlawn Baron has been quite in demand recently. Among the last bitches he served were Ch. Meg Merrilies II. and a fine young bitch sent up from San Jose by Mr. Carmichael. Feeding Wild Ducks. Many experienced shooters think it is a waste of money and time to feed ducks. What is most wanted is some kind of food that the ducks will eat and like, and that the mudhens will leave alone. The letter get about 90 per cent of the feed scattered on most of the ponds. They become so well educated that they follow the wagons around from pond to pond, and light upon the scattered grain like bees on honey until a single shot will sometimes lay out half a hundred. In fact, the general recourse to feeding is the chief reason why mudhens are so plentiful on the club ponds. These birds will also raid the feed store-house. The ideal feeding is by planting something the ducks like. Wild rice, wild celery, wild potatoes, certain kinds of seed tule. are all very good. Egyp- tian and Kaffir corn have both been tried: they do not make much of a success. The blackbirds de- scend upon the crop in shoals and millions, and what they leave is not worth harvesting. Several of the Los Angeles gun clubs. among them the Golden West, tried feeding Indian corn with considerable success, the kernels being too large for the mudhens. Broken lima beans have also been tried with varying reports. Some declare they form splendid feed; others add, "for mudhens," to the statement. If it were a feasible scheme, the scat- tering of grain on the hills where the ducks naturally resort at night for barley gleanings might be worth a trial. Big clubs like the Lomita and Bolsa Chica could very easily try ths experiment. The mudhens would not bother much there, for they seldom go far from the marsh. An interesting statement as to the economic value of the quail is given by Mr. E. R. Smith, who lives close to Grandview, Texas, near some willow treeo on his plantation, where a large number of quail usually range, he gathered a bale of cotton per acre. He can account for the big yield at this particu- lar place in no other way than that the quail pro- tected the cotton from the depredation of the boll weevlis. Mr. Smith is of the opinion that farmers of the entire country should absolutely prohibit hunt- ing on their premises. At Kelso, Washington, recenrl. nomenal run of steelhead for a numb-, anglers caught as high as twelve fine 34 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday. December 29, 1906 PARTS OF FIRE ARMS. The technical terms used in describing the various pails of sporting weapons comprises a list of com- ponent parts that, we venture to say. is to quite an extent unknown to many shooters. The following is an almost complete glossary valuable to dealer and user alike: Action. — The mechanism of a gun. Breech-Action. — Breech mechanism with fastening bolts. Back-Ac- tion. — A lock with the mainspring behind the tumbler and the lock plates in the stock. Front Action. — A lock with the mainspring in front of the tumbler. Also called a Bar Lock. Automatic. — Strictly a gun firing a succession of shots when the trigger is pressed. As applied to shotguns, the term relates to those weapons which fire a succession of shots by successive pressures on the trigger, the mechanism necessary for the purpose being automatically operated. Balance. — A quality depending upon the distribu- tion of weight. The center of gravity in a drop-down gun may be measured in relation to its distance from the front trigger. Ball and-Shot Gun. — A shotgun having barrels suit- ably rifled for use with ball. Barrels. — Tubes through which projectiles are dis- charged. In barrels designed for use with shot, a broad distinction may be drawn between "Plain bar- rels," which are of steel, and "Figured barrels," welded usually of steel and iron. See "Boring." Bend. — The drop of the stock from an imaginary horizontal line extended from the rib of the barrels. It is usually expressed by the amount of drop at comb and heel. Bent. — A notch in the tumblers of locks whereby the tumblers are retained in the cocked position by the sear. Body. — That portion of the breech-action of a tip-down gun to which the barrels are fitted, contain- ing the bolts and part of the firing mechanism. Bolt. — In muzzle-loading guns the strip of steel which fastens the barrels to the fore end. In breech- loading guns the bolts lock the barrels in the close position. Cross Bolt. — A bolt passing transversely across the upper part of the body of a drop-down' gun, and through a. perforated extension from the top rib. A form of top fastening invented by W. W. Greener. Snap-Bolt. — Under fastenings in the form of self-closing spring-actuated bolts engaging with the lumps beneath the barrels of drop-down guns, whereby the mechanism is made self-locking in the act of closing. Called also "Purdey bolts." Safety Bolt. — A bolt-locking sear or trigger, or both, to pre- vent accidental discharge. See '.Interceptor." Bore. — The interior of a barrel from the front end of the chamber to the muzzle. Also used to denote "Calibre" (which see). Boring. — A process of manufacture relating to the bore. Choke Boring. — A process of boring chiefly designed to limit the spread of the charge, the effect being produced by construction of a special kind. Cylinder Boring.— A process of boring in which little or no construction is produced. See "Cylinder." Fine Boring.— All processes of boring after "rough bor- ing." Recess Choke.— A recess in the bore whereby the effect of a choke is obtained. Relief Boring. — The process of enlarging or relieving a part of the bore. Rough Boring.— The first boring process to which a tube is subjected. Break-Down. — See "Drop-down." Breech. — The rear extremity of a barrel. In muz- zle-loaders the breech is closed by "plug" or "patent breech," properly designated a "Breeching." In breech-loaders the breech opens for loading. Breech- Face. — The upstanding portion of the body which closes the breech. Also "Standing Breech," and sometimes "Break off." A gun is said to be "off the face" when the ends of the barrels in the closed position are not in close contact with the breech face False Breech.— That part of a muzzle-loading gun into which the "nut" of the breech plug hooks when the barrel is attached to the stock. Breech-Loader.— A firearm loaded at the breech. Bridle. — A capping or covering piece used on side lock guns. Between the bridle and the lock plate the tumbler and other working parts are piveted. Browning.— The process of coloring barrels by the corrosive action of acids. Bulging.— The swelling of a gun barrel through the local effect of excessive internal pressure. When the bulge runs right round the circumference it is known as a "Ring-Bulge." Butt.— See "Stock." Cast-Off. — Lateral deviation of the stock from an imaginary horizontal line extended from the rib of the barrels. When the gun is at the shoulder cast-off brings the barrels inwards beneath the eye. Addi- tional cast-off may also be produced by recessing the face of the stock. Cast-On.— Lateral deviation of the stock carrying the barrels outwards. Calibre. — The inside diameter of a barrel. It is either expressed in lineal units, or, in the case of shotguns, in the size of a spherical ball. Thus, 12- bore equals .729 in., this being the diameter of a lead ball of which 12 make one pound. Central-Fire. — A gun constructed to fire central fire shells. Chamber. — The rear end of the barrel which re- ceives the loaded shell. Choke. — See "Boring." Cock. — The external hammer of a percussion gun. To cock is to place the internal or external hammer ii .he firing position, with the mainspring under tension. Full-Cock. — Cock fully drawn back ready for discharge. Half-Cock.— Cock partially drawn back, with sear engaged in a secondary bent, from which it can not be freed by the trigger. Cocking. — The compression of the mainspring of a gun and the engagement of the sear in bent. Cock- ing Dog, Rod, Lever, Lifter. — Limbs used in hammer- less guns for cocking internal tumblers. Cone. — The reduction of diameter which, in a bar- rel, joins the chamber to the bore. Cylinder. — Strictly a barrel conatining neither re- lief nor choke. . Furniture. — A trade term denoting the trigger plate, guard and triggers. Grip. — A fastening for the barrel of a drop-down gun in which a binding action is exerted on the lumps. The term also relates to a part of the stock. Double-Grip. — A screw-like grip engaging between the lumps. Screw-Grip. — A screw top-fastening in combination with under snap bolts. Single-Grip. — The Lefaucheux grip fastening. Treble-Grip. — A grip top-fastening used in combination with double under-fastenings. In addition to those named, various other grip fastenings exist. Groove. — A spiral furrow or hollow, forming with the intervening lands the rifling of a barrel. See "Lands." Hammer. — The firing steel of a flint-lock gun. The cock of a percussion gun. The internal tumbler of a "hammerless" gun. Hammerless. — A gun having no external cock or hammer. Interceptor. — A safety device placed to intercept or catch a falling hammer to render it inoperative. Involuntary Pull. — An involuntary clutching pres- sure exerted by the shooter upon the trigger during discharge, after the voluntary pressure which fires the gun. See "Single Trigger." Jointing. — The fitting of barrels to the breech ac- tion. Lands. — Portions of the bore left between grooves in rifled barrels. See "Groove." Lead. — A slight opening of the bore, near the cone, to facilitate the entry of the charge. Lever. — The external limb manually operated to release the fastenings of a drop-down gun. Any limb of a gun acting as a lever. Side-Lever. — An under lever bent round the action body so that its extremity lies against the face of a lock plate. Top-Lever. — A lever placed on top of the action. Under-Lever. — A lever placed beneath the body, usually extended over the trigger guard, or, more rarely, along the fore end. Limbs. — Components of gun mechanism. Lock. — The mechanism, exclusive of the trigger and sometimes of the striker, by which a gun is fired. Body-Lock. — A lock cantained within the oody or breech action of a gun. Also called a "Box Lock." Lock Plate. — The plate upon which the limbs of the lock are mounted. Rebounding Lock. — A lock in which, after discharge, the tumbler is rebounded and retained by the sear at half-cock. Side-Lock. — A lock mechanism on plates placed at the side of the gun. May be of hammer or harmmerless type, and of front or back-actioned variety. Loop. — In muzzle-loaders a projection beneath the barrels, receiving the bolt which secures the barrels on the stock. In breech-loaders the "loop" serves the purpose of securing the fore end on the barrels. Lumps. — Projections beneath the barrels which en- gage with the body of the gun. Mainspring. — The spring which actuates the .ham- mer or its equivalent. Muzzle. — The "mouth" of a gun. Consequently the open end of a barrel. Nipple. — The perforated "peg" upon which, in muz- zle-loaders, the cap is placed. In central-fire ham- mer breech-loaders the perforation of the nipple con- tains the striker. Proof. — The testing of a firearm undertaken by a properly constituted authority to determine the ability of the weapon to withstand the stresses to which it will be subjected in use. Proof Marks. — The marks applied to a proved gun. Definite Proof. — The proof applied as the second proof to barrels which require two proofs, also that applied to barrels which re- quire one proof only. Nitro-Proof. — A supplementary proof carried out with black powder, in respect to guns in which nitro-powders are intended to be used. Nitro-Proved. — Term used to indicate proofs undertaken with a specific nitro-powder, as distin- guished from the nitro-proof with black powder, which covers all nitros. Provisional Proof. — The pre- liminary proof to which barrels requiring two proofs are subjected in an early stage of manufacture. Sup- plementary Proof. — A proof carried out in addition to, and after, the ordinary definitive proof. Pins. — Pivots upon which various parts of gun locks turn. Screws for securing fittings of locks, etc., in place. Firing Pin. — A pin working in combi- nation with the mainspring which performs the functions of the hammer. Side Pin. — Side nail. A screw securing the lock plate in position. Pin-Fire. — A gun constructed to discharge pin- fire cartridges. Pull-Off. — The pressure upon a trigger required to fire a gun. The weight of the pull-off is determined by the action of a weight or spring balance at the place and in the direction of the shooter's finger. Recoil. — The backward movement of a gun in the act of a discharge.. Recoil-Operated. — Automatic. Rib. — Metallic strips used to bridge the spaces separating the barrels of a double gun. A top-rib may also be placed on a single barrel to aid align- ment. Rifle. — A firearm the barrel of which is so con- structed as to impart a rotary motion to the pro- jectile, jj .1 *,_! J Rim Recess.— The recess in the chamber of a gun receiving the rim of the cartridge. Safety.— The combination of mechanism by which unintentional discharge of a gun is prevented. Sear. — The part which engages in the bent of a tumbler and retains the lock at cock. The sear is freed by pressure on the trigger. Sometimes writ- ten "scear." Shading. — The process of examining the surfaces of a barrel by the appearance of a shadow cast usu- ally by the upper edge of a window. Sight. — Projections on firearms for the purpose of alignment. Single-Trigger. — Used as an adjective to denote a gun in which double locks are operated by one trigger. Selective Single-Trigger.— Mechanism whereby the order of discharge in a single trigger gun can be altered at will. Three-Pull Single-Trigger. — 'Single trigger mechanism in which three pulls are necessary to the discharge of the two barrels, the "involuntary pull" (which see) being thus a neces- sary preliminary to the voluntary pull which fires the second barrel. Two-Pull Single-Trigger. — Single trig- ger mechanism in which the effect of the involuntary pull is so "timed" as to prevent unintentional dis- charge of the second barrel. Smooth-Bore. — A firearm the barrels of which are unrifled. A shotgun. Springs. — Various springs are used in the manu- facture of guns, such as mainsprings, sear springs, trigger springs, etc., etc. Stock. — The woodwork of a gun. Divided, as in breech-loaders, it becomes the butt and fore end. Modern practice usually treats the butt as the stock, and the fore end as a separate part. Butt of Stock. — Correctly the woodwork behind the breech, more commonly that part placed again the shoulder of the shooter. Cheek of Stock. — The superficial sur- face of the stock against which the cheek of the shooter may rest. Called also "Face." Comb of Stock. — The edge rising from the "Hand" or "Grip." Heel of Stock. — The upper extremity of the butt. Al- so called "Bump." Head of Stock. — The part of the stock to which the action body is fitted. Toe of Stock. — The lower extremity of the butt. Hand of Stock. — That part of the stock grasped by the right hand in firing. Also "Grip." "Handle," or "Neck." The grip is usually chequered. Grips are differenti- ated as "straight," "pistol," and "half-pistol." Striker. — The part which- strikes the cap. In cen- tral-tire hammer guns the pin contained within the nipple. In hammerless guns a similar pin usually let into the breech face. When internal tumblers directly strike the cap, the nose of the tumbler acts as a striker. Swivel. — In side locks the connecting link between the mainspring and the tumbler. Trigger. — That part of the mechanism of a gun which is operated by the finger to effect the release of the hammer by which the charge is fired. Trig- ger Guard. — A bow of metal for the protection of the trigger. Trigger Plate. — A plate beneath the body of a gun which carries the trigger mechanism. Tumbler. — In hammered guns that internal com- ponent of the lock which operates in unison with the external cock and contains the bents. Wedge-Fast. — A combination of cross-bolt and holding-down bolt securing the barrels of drop-down guns in the closed position. Systems of Choke Boring. The system of choke boring mostly used in the United States and England is that of the well known Greener system. In Belgium the taper choke boring is mostly used, and in Germany and Austria the conical form prevails. The conical form of choke boring is as follows: A taper is bored from the head of the shell chamber to half of the remaining length of the barrel, and from there another but slighter taper is bored to the muzzle of the barrel; in fact, the boring is a double taper, the lower being the stronger and the upper the lesser taper. In view of these different forms of choke boring the question very naturally arises, which is the best system? There is no doubt but what the Greener choke gives the best patterns with the finer sizes of shot, says a contemporary writer, but with the coarser sizes the patterns leave much to be desired. The taper choke as Pieper of Liege, Belgium, uses it, gives fair results with all sizes of shot, but the conical form of choke boring gives the best results generally with all sizes of shot, either coarse or fine, so far obtained. It also seems that this form of choke boring is best adapted to the 16-gauge. This form of choke boring is mostly used in the German Empire and Austria, and no doubt is the reason why the 16-guage retained its superiority and popularity there for a century or longer. The conical form of boring shotgun barrels is not of recent date, but was used nearly a century and a half ago. Protection For Alaskan Game. Representative Humphrey called upon the Presi- dent recently to talk over things in general and to present to him the need of protection for game in Alaska. He wishes to have the present license- fee materially increased and a limit set to the num- ber of each species of game which may be killed by one man. Governor Hoggatt of Alaska also favors several changes in the game law and will have a talk with the President about it in a few days. Mr. Hoggatt has already conferred with the Agricultural Depart- ment about the matter and believes that certain approved changes can be- put through Congress at this session. Saturday. December 29, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN TRADE NOTES. A Fine Calendar. The Peters Cartridge Company. Cin- cinnati, Ohio, in accordance with its usual custom, is issuing a lithogr.i calendar for 1907. Those who have seen this calendar pronounce it tin- best of a long series of u and artistic pictv do! morels a picture, however, for it has a story to tell of a boy who has stolen off in the early morning with his fathers shotgun, and comes home at sunrise with two fine wild geese; his boyish satisfaction is nowise lessened bj impending parental displeasure. The calendar is lithographed in beautiful colors, and has already proven to be a very popular advertisement for an equally popular line of goods. It will be sent to any address upon receipt of 10 cents in coin, and owing to the great number of these requests it will be impossible to even acknowl- edge those not enclosing the remit- tance, which is merely intended to cover the cost of mailing. Local Sporting Goods Trade. One would naturally suppose that the backset the dealers received in April, just as the trout fishing and outing goods season was beginning to boom, would have crippled business in more ways than one. particularly so as most of our retail dealers and wholesalers had just put in thousands of dollars worth of slock in anticipa- tion of a promised big year, both for the local retail and for the interior wholesale trade. Despite the fact that an immense stock of the best goods obtainable were destroyed, that the transportation avenues were con- gested and that everything was topsey turvey — and more, within sixty days from the fireworks date a number of stores were in operation. Among the first to go into business was the Olympic Arms Company that was, reorganized and absorbed by the E. M. Brittain Company. From the start they have done a splendid busi- ness in the sporting goods line. Gol- cher Bros, (formerly of Clabrough, Golcher & Co.. which firm sustained a loss of over $100,000 when the busi- ness of a quarter of a century went up in smoke), next opened a store, and have now. according to Will Gol- cher, one of the best stocks of goods in the city. The Palace Hardware Company have established a branch, with F. M. Haight in charge. E. C. Kaplan started the Imperial Arms Company. Ed. Ladd is located in a better looking store than he had on Kearny • street. The Shreve-Barber Company within a few weeks after the blow-up began business on the old site in a 14-foot wall tent. The Bremer-Lewis Company opened up on Van Ness Avenue. Chas. H. Kewell Com pany have an attractive store a short distance below the old stand on Market street. Dave Thorn has established his repair shop down town again with the Shreve-Barber Com- pany. Will Price started his sanitar- ium for sick guns at 24 Lobos avenue. Louis Moller has a gun renovatory on McAllister street. Besides the fore- going several new firms started and all are doing a good business. Phil B. Bekeart, who was cleaned out of everything almost, made his- tory in the sporting goods advertising line by original printed matter he is- sued as soon as he could find a cool place to sit down in and start an office. The U. M. C. Company and Remington Fire Arms Company, the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, The Selby Lead and Smelting Works, the California Powder Works, agents for the Du Pont and Lafiin-Rand pow- ders, all were in energetic business stride in remarkably short time after the catastrophe. In conclusion we have no hesitation in saying that the output of L. C. Smith guns (and Hunter single-trig- gers), Parker Bros. "Old Reliable" guns. Remington auto-loading and automatic, Winchester pumps and rifles. Smith & Wesson pistols, etc.. etc.. Selby factory loaded shells. Peters factory loaded sheels, TJ. M. C. shells, Winchester shells, etc., etc., from this territory has been a pleasing surprise to the manufacturers. The indications for next year are better than for a number of years past. I THE FARM \ Have a wrench, a screwdriver and a small hammer just for use around tin- separator and other batter-making machinery, and never use them any other purpose. Then they will al- ways be where they are wanted. sacrifice the good cows and the young growing stock. Give them the best care for another year — they will all be wanted. let the cows nor the young stock start to lose flesh this month. Ir costs food to get an animal in good condition. Every pound of grain represents iis equivalent of value in the production of the farm, and has a market value. D an animal is first made fat and then poor there is a double loss. It musi In- gotten in good condition again before it can be sold or can pro- duce. All the fattening stock should be rounded up and sold by the holidays. The stables in all old barns should be banked to keep the cold wind from blowing up through the cracks in the floor. Death and loss are in such cold drafts. If you want to sink money fast, keep the cows out in the cold. A hole in the stable is a hole in the pocket. In the early evening close the shut- ters over every window in order to keep the stable at as even a tempera- ture as possible. If you have no tight shutters on the stable windows. put them on at once. Do not let the heifer foirm the habit of drying up as soon as cold weather begins. Feed her liberally and keep her milking nearly the year around. 'tflll |JI(j ljArll!rf "■3-irt.One-keepsany v-*«> *»* gun good— oUs trigger, lock, action perfectly— cuts oat all residue of black or smokeless powder— keeps all metal 1 rust. DIVIDEND NOTICE. The German Savings and Loan Society 526 California St. I he half year eruling December 31, 1906, a dividend has been declared at the rate of three and six-tenths (3 6-10) per cent per annum on all deposits, free of taxes, payable on and after Wed- ay, January 2, 1907. Dividends not called for are added to and bear the same rate of interest as the principal from Januai v 1. 1907. GEORGE TOURNT, Secretary. DIVIDEND NOTICE. San Francisco Savings Union N. W. Cor. California and Mont- gomery Streets For the half year ending December 31, 1906, a dividend has been declared at the rates per annum of three and I tenths (3 S-H'> per cent on term deposits and three and forty-two one- hundredths (3 4U-100) per cent on or- dinary deposits, free of taxes, payable on and after Wednesday. January J. 190.. Depositors are entitled to draw their dividends at any time during the succeeding half year. Dividends not drawn will be added to the deposit ac- count, become a part thereof and earn dividends from January 1st. , LOVELL WHITE, Cashier. 1 DIVIDEND NOTICE. California Safe Deposit and Trust Co. Cor. California and Montgomery Streets For the six months ending December 31, 1906, dividends have been on the deposits in the savings depart ment of this company as Collov term deposits at the rate of three and six-tenths (3 6-10) per cent per annum. and on ordinary deposits at the rate of three and one-half < 3 Vs > per cent per annum, free of taxes, and payable on and after Wednesday. January 2. 190" The same rate of interest will be paid by our branch offices, located at 1531 7 Valencia St. and 17-1'. Fillmore St. J. DALZIEL BROWN, Mgr. A McKINNEY STALLION FOR SALE :McKinley36100: BECOED 2:29. O By M. Kinn. im Yen- dorm i electioneer; m OUie Ray 2:39>4. dam of n ::i,l by Reliance 2 third darn .Mary Blaine by Signal. McKJnley is 1GV4 hands high and weighs 1350 p. -unds. Kin. I to handle, sound, and can show a 2:20 gait any time. He lias trotted quarters in 33 the fastest big e living. Has had no good m but would, if given a show, become a great sire of extreme speed. He and his colts can be seen at the ranch of the undersigned. Ad.: 1 J. W. MARTIN Woodville, Tulare County, Cal. FOR SALE. alix b., bay mare I record 2 ■ ■ ■■ 1 Wilkes ' -' 1 6 '■■ ' - > r l < 1 out of ■ CARLTON W. GREENE, 873 Eddy Street, San Francisco, Cal. THOROUGHBRED STALLION FOB SALE. T have six thoroughbred stallions for sale at prices (•> suil purchasers <>T limited means. '■■ of harness -: can afrMrii to go without a thor- oughbri 1 hoi 1 on his farm for a brood- mare sire for getting fine mares for dams i>f nig adsters. Addrt*ss CAPT. T. B. MERRY, 549 Grand Ave, Los Angeles, Cal. FOB SALE OB LEASE. The well known stallion Mitbrae 2:16)4 and his two brothers. Portola and Menlo Boy. Milbrae is a handsome seal brown, 10 hands high and weighs 1,190 lbs., a horse of excellent disposi- tion, splendid conformation and pos- sessed of great power and beauty. Mil- brae is sired by Prince Airlie. he by Guy Wilkes 2:15*4, great grand sire Geo. Wiles 2:22. first dam Fearless by Fallis 2:23. second dam Jean Perault by Signal. For further information ap- ply to P. By. McEvoy, Menlo Park, Cal. FAST GREEN PACES FOB SALE. Lillian Zolcck, black filly, sired .by Zolock . ■'•r>\. four years old, 15.3 hands and weighs 9 4 0 pounds. Has been worked and was second to Paul D. Kelly, second heat in 2:14%; has made a mile in 2:14',. a half in 1:04 >£ and a quarter in 30 seconds, driven by Chas. Micken. Her first dam is Lillian Welborn by St. Vincent 2:13%: second dam Baroness Belle by Wake Bell; third dam Lady by Baron Wilkes; fourth dam Princess Ethel by Volunteer; fifth darn Black Bess by Stockbridge Chief. is fast and good headed, and will make a good race mare. Fur reference about her speed, I refer to Henry Delaney, trainer. Los Angeles. Photo on applica- tion. For further particulars apply to owner. ALEX. DAVIDSON, Phoenix, Arizona. BUZZ SAW 43455 FOB SALE. BUZZ SAW 43455 is a handsome, jet black colt, foaled April 10th. 1904. Solid color, 15 hands, and weighed 950 pounds December 10th. as a two-year-old. He is perfectly sound, and while just broken to drive Is a remarkably pure-gaited trot- ter, witli a snappy quick action and fine style. Buzz Saw is by Strathway 13214. first dam Idleweiss by Gen. Logan 17604: second dam Hazel by Capoul 1037; third dam by Romulus; fourth dam by Simp- son's Black Bird. He is entered in the Pacific Breeders' Futurity Stakes ($7000) and the Occident Stake. A great pros- pect for anyone wanting a good colt. Would not sell him. but am going out of the horse business. For further par- ticulars address R. G. WHITE, Hanford, Cal. FOB sale: Mate by Direct 2:0512. in foal to Zolock 2:0514. Add KENRY DELANEY, University P. O., Los Angeles, California A Guide to Horse Boot Buying— Free The latest and greatest improve- ments in norse Boots — the re- sult of two years' planning, as- sisted by the advice and ideas of the master reinsmen of the country — will be found in our new catalogue, it shows more oew patterns And hninovements than any catalogue ever pub- \W are making the only ly new and up-to-date horse boots on the mar- ■ year. Old styles and finish left far behind. Don't buy a dollar's worth until you see our new book. It's tree. Write to-day. NOTICE THE SHAPE THE NEW "SELL" WIDE HEEL QUARTER BOOT An improvement in construction that you have waited for a long time — originated and perfected by us. This boot follows the natural lines of the hoof, fits closely and comfortably, and positively will not rub. t>inch. chafe, bruise or injure the quar- ters or heels in any way. Our improved method of pressing makes the shape permanent, and it will outwear any other quar- ter boot on the market. Beware of imitations of this boot. EXAMINE THE CUT and consider the following points: AT A A the curves are made correctly, permitting the straps to be drawn tightly without pinching or chafing the quarters. AT B B the curves prevent all danger of bruising the heels. AT C we have cut away part of the boot to show our Improv- ed Metal Gore Support. It holds the boot in position and prevents the stitching from ripping at the gore, and posi- tively will not injure the horse's heels. 0URNEWWAY OfSCWNG THE5TRAPS ON THE WRAP PERST0PRE VENTCHAflNG ANOTHER IMPROVEMENT See how the straps are sewed to the wrapper of the leg boots. All straps are sewed to a sep- arate piece of leather which is securely stitched to the wrapper. This prevents chafing and the straps will not pull off. Es- pecially good for boots with kersey wrappers. SELL BRAND Boots (formerly known as the Gilliam) are now carried in stock by the leading dealers in the West. For free catalogue address THE SELL HORSE G CANTON, OH I 36 T HE B R B E PER AND SPORTSMAN [ Saturday. December 29. 19U6 THE CONEY ISLAND ...JOCKEY CLUB... RACE COURSE: Sheepshead Bay, N. Y. OFFICE: 571 Fifth Ave.. New York Events to Close Wednesday, January 2, 1907 For the June Meeting, 1907 For Three Years Old and Upwards I he oUDUrban Handicap, one mile and a quarter. Cash value $20,000 The Commonwealth Handicap. One mile ana a quarter ....$ 1 0,000 added 1 he Advance Weight for Age, one mile and three-eighths. Cash value $15,000 The June Handicaps s7,soo Added, viz: The Coney Island, sis furlong's -pZ.UUU t'lUU COJ The Sheepshead Bay, one mile 3>2,5U0 added The long- Island, one mile and a furlong IpO,UUU tlUUCU The Equality Penalties and Allowances, one mile $3,000 added The Thistle Selling;, one mill and a furlong $2,000 added For Three Years Old The Swift Penalties and Allowances, seven furlongs $3,000 added The Spindrift Handicap, one mile and a furlong 3,000 added For Two Years Old the Ureat 1 rial Penalties and Allowances, six furlongs. Cash value... $25,000 The Double Event Penalties and Allowances, viz: Cash value. $20,000 First Event, five and a half furlongs $ 1 0,000 Second Event, six furlongs $ 1 0,000 1 he Zephyr Penalties and Allowances, five and a half furlongs $2,000 added The Spring Penalties and Allowances, six furlongs 2,000 added The Vernal Por rimes, Penalties and Allowances, fiye furlong$2,000 added Steeplechases The BeaCOn Penalties and allowances; ahout 2VZ miles $3,000 added The Independence Handicap, about za mues. $2,500 added For the Autumn Meeting, 1907 The Flight For two-year-olds and upwards.. Seven furlongs . $3,000 added 1 fie OcpicnlDer por three-year-olds. One mile and three furlong's.... $3,000 added The Autumn Por two-year-oids. six furlongs 2 ,000 added The FlatbuSh Por two-year-olds, seven furlongs. Cash value $10,000 1 ne Ureal HaSiem Handicap, for two-year-olds, six furlongs. Cash value.. $7,500 For the Autumn Meeting 1909 The Futurity $$10,000 added $3,750 to the Breeders BY SUBSCRIPTION of $20 each, OR ONLY $10 IF THE MONEY BE SENT WITH ENTRY, for rnares covered in 1906, and a further subscription of $50 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by NOVEMBER 1st, 190S; or $100 unless struck out by July 15th, 1909. Each starter to pay $250 additional, all of which shall go to the second and third horses as further provided. The Coney Island Jockey Club to add TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000); the second to receive $1250 of the added money and two-thirds of the starting fees; the third $750 of the added money and one-third of the starting fees. The nominators of the winner, of the second horse and of the third horse, namely the nominator of the mare, to receive $2( $1250 and $500 of the added money respectively, whether they are the owners of the horse when the race takes place or not. Colts 122 lbs., fillies and geldings 119 lbs. Winners of two races of $4000 or one of $7000, 4 lbs. extra; of three of $4000, two of $7000, or one of $15,000. 8 lbs. extra. If mare or stallion has not produced a winner prior to January 1st. 1907, the produce will be allowed 3 lbs. for either or 5 lbs. for both, said allowance to be claimed at time of entry. Maidens allowed 5 lbs., which allowance shall not be cumulative. Tf a mare nominated for this event drops her foal before the first of Januarv, 1907, or if she has a dead or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is VOID, and the subscription if paid, will be returned By filing prior to NOVEMBER 1st, 1908, with The Conev Island Jockev Club an accepted transrer of the produce with its engagement in this event, the original subscriber will be released from any liability as to the engagement of the pro- duce. Six Furlongs. Entries to be Addressed to the Clerk of the Course, The Coney Island Jockey Club 571 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK Phone Market 2433 E. Stewart & Co. —PROPRIETORS— Western Horse Market 297 VALENCIA STREET Near Fourteenth SAN FRANCISCO $327,013.71 Worth of Horses Sold Since January 1, 1906 THE LARGEST INSTITUTION OF ITS KIND WEST OF CHICAGO The leading mart for the sale of light and heavy draft horses — 250 gentle, well broken horses on hand "at all times. We have over 150 grand looking mares weighing from 1200 to 1600 pounds each. These are representative Norman and Shires. Nearly all these mares are in foal to Imported Percheron and Shire Stallions. These mares are on pasture at Ben Crow Ranch, Crows Landing, near New- man, Stanislaus County, Cal. Cash Advanced on Consignments ^3, and dam of J ii. by Harold [13. The dai Bon Voyage is Bon Hot (dam Endow 2:1 nd Bequeath 2:20)4), by Erin 2:24%; second dam I'..: Pi third dam Roma (dam of Faroe 2:2914, Roma 2 29%. and Guyon 2:27)4), by Golddust 50; fourth dam Bruna (dam of Woodford Pilot 2:22* '. by Pilot Jr. 12, Season of 1907 at PLEASANTON RACE TRACK. Where he will be limited to twenty outside mares. USUAL RETURN PRIVILEGES, or money refunded should mare not prove in foal. A rare chance to breed good mares to an exceptionally high-class and highly bred young stallion. TRIAL 2:12 (At Four Years Old) Bred at Highland Farm, Dubuque, Iowa By EXFRESSO 29199 (half brother to Expressive (3) 2:12%) by Advertiser 2 15%, son of Electioneer 125; dam ALPHA 2:83% 'dam of Aegon 2:18%. sire of Ageon Star 2:11%, etc) by Alcantara by George Wilkes 2:22; second dam Jessie Pepper (dam of 2 in list and 3 producing sons and 7 producing daughters) by Mam- brino Chief 11, etc. Terms, $25 For the Season HIGHLAND is a grand looking young stallion, eight years old. His breeding is most fashionable and his immediate ancestors are producers of race winners with fast records. He is beautifully gaited and has a perfect disposition. Does not pull or want to break at speed, and can be placed at will in a bunch of horses. He is a high-class horse and has better than 2:10 speed, and has trotted a quarter in 31 seconds over the Pleasanton race track. HIGHLAND is a coal black horse with one white hind ankle, stands 16.1 hands high and weighs close to 12Q0 pounds. The above Stallions, owned by W. A. Clark Jr., will make a public season. Both are entered in the Horse World Stallion Representative Stake for three-year-olds, and aU their fcals will be eligible to this rich event, with nothing to pay until the year of the race. Address all > ■< umnunicat ions to J. O. Gerrety, Manager, Pleasanton, Cal. Highland C. By J. J. Audubon 1660S, sire of Au- dubon Boy l:59X Nan Audubon 2:08'i Miss Rita 2:08 \ Audubon Boy 1:59 DAM, FLAXY (dam of Audubon Boy 1 59%, Royal R. Sheldon 2 04 ... Bed Elm 2:16% and grandam of Simon Kenton 2:13% and Mary Louise 2:27%), by Bourbon Wilkes 2345 Csire of Coastman 2:03%. Split Silk 2 08%, Sunland Belle 2:08%, etc.). be by Georgi Wilkes 2 j:, out of Favorite 2 :35 "-. (dam of 1 and five sires of I3.r. in 2:30), bj Abdallah 15. Flaxy's dan was Kit, by Clark Chief 89 (sire of 6 and dame second dam Nelly by Grey Denmark, j J. Audubon 16695 was by Alcyone 2:2". out of Dolly Pomeroy (dam of Miss Pomeroy 2:22% and J. J. Audu- bon 1:59%), by Highland Grea : 28 (sire of 8. including Highland L. 2:14%); second dam. Nelly First and only horse whose entire racing career (56 heats) averages 2:08'.,. First and only horse at 5 years to pace twice in one day in 2:0314, winning race. First and only horse to pace in 2:00*4. first trial against time. First and only horse to pace in 1:59)4, second trial against time. First and only horse to pace to the half in 57*2 seconds. First and only horse to pace to the three-quarter in 1:37% > First and only horse to pace in 1:59%, first trial second yeor. First and only horse to pace again in 2:00, same week, same year. First and only horse to pace twice in 2:00 in one week. All of the above without the aid of wind or dust shield and all under unfavor- able conditions, the most unfavorable of all being when he paced in 1:59*4. WILL STAND AT AGRICULTURAL PARK, LOS ANGELES, TO A FEW GOOD MARES. TERMS — S100 for the Season. $150, with return privilege or money refunded as X may choose. further particulars address J. T. GATCOMB, Agricultural Park, Los Angeles, Cal. McKINNEY, 2:11 J World's Leading Sire of Extreme Race Horse Speed. FEE, $500 Fees are invariably payable before mares leave the farm. No return privilege, but fee returned if mare fails to produce a foal. Keep. $2.00 per week. Our terms are rigidly adhered to in all cases, and we cannot deviate from them. McKinney is now located at the farm, ten miles from Cuba. THE EMPIRE CITY FARMS, Cuba, Nev 1, (Mention this journal when writing. ) THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, December 29, 1906 BRIGHTON BEACH RACING ASSOCIATION List of Stakes Closing Wednesday, January 2, 1907 ENTRIES TO THE FOLLOWING STAKES WILL CLOSE WITH THE RACING SECRETARY AT THE OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION, 215 MONTAGUE STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y. TO BE RUN IN 1909 BRIGHTON PRODUCE, Guaranteed Cash Value $30,000, for the produce of mares to foal in 1907 and the race to be run in 1909 — SIX FURLONGS. TO BE RUN IN 1907. Summer Meeting BRIGHTON HANDICAP. Guaranteed Cash Value $25,000, for three-year-olds and upwards— ONE AND A QUARTER MILES. INVINCIBLE HANDICAP, $7,500 added, for three-year-olds aDd upwards— ONE AND A QUARTER MILES. BRIGHTON MILE. $3,000 added. 3-year-olds and up— ONE MILE. TEST HANDICAP. $3,000 added, 3-year-olds and up— ONE MILE. JAMAICA STAKES (Selling), $1,500 added, 3-year-old and up— SIX FURLONGS THE ISLIP HANDICAP, $2,000 added, 3-year-olds and up— 1 MILE AND a FUR. NAUTILUS STAKES (Sellingl, $1,500 added, 3-yr.-olds and up — 11-16 MILES SEAGATE STAKES, $2,500 added, for 3-year-olds— 1 MILE AND A FURLONG GLEN COVE HANDICAP, $2,000 added, for 3-year-olds— SIX FURLONGS MONTAUK STAKES, $2,000 added, for 2-year-olds— SIX FURLONGS ATLANTIC STAKES (Selling), $1,500 added, for 2-year-olds— 5% FURLONGS WINGED FOOT HANDICAP, $2,000 added, for 2-year-olds— SIX FURLONGS DISTAFF STAKES, $1,500 added, for 2-year-old fillies— FIVE FURLONGS BRIGHTON STEEPLECHASE, $5,000 added. The full course, about 2%_ miles PUNCHESTOWN STAKES, $1,500 added. Short course, about 2 miles CURRAGH STAKES (Sellingl, $1,500 added. Short course, about 2 miles TO BE RUN IN 1907. Autumn Meeting BRIGHTON CUP, Guaranteed Cash Value $10,000 and $1,000 Cup, for three-year-olds and upwards— TWO MILES AND A QUARTER. THE CUP PRELIMINARY, $2,500 added, for three-year-olds and upwards— ONE MILE AND A HALF. The Rules of Racing adopted by The Jockey Club and the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association govern all Races run under the auspices or the BRIGHTON BEACH RACING ASSOCIATION. JOHN BODEN, Jr. Racing Secretary C. J. FITZGERALD, President fi££|j Entry Blanks for the above stakes may be obtained on application at this office. Blake, Moffitt & Towne DEALERS IN 1400 to 1450 Fourth St., m^ee, Oakland, Cal. Blake, Moffitt & Towne Los Angeles Blake, McFall Co. Portland American Paper Co. Seattle JAMES H. GROVE (R. R. Sayer, Atty.; WILLIAM G. TORLEY LAWRENCE STOCK FARM HIGH CLASS HORSES BOUGHT AND SOLD. BROOD MARES CARED FOR AND BRED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS Futurity Stake Candidates and Candidates tor the M. and M. and C. of C. Stakes Developed. Patronage and Correspondence Solicited. LAWRENCE STOCK FARM, Lawrence, Santa Clara Co., Cal. The American Thoroughbred . The Result of 50 Years of Close Study L No Breeder Can Afford To be Without It — Price Reduced- $4 in Cloth $5 in Leather To Be Purchased From Foster & O* Rear, Ferry Bldg. , San Francisco From The Author, Capt. T. B. Merry 549 Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. — "BAG LIMIT"- HAND LOADED SHELLS Our own make, and we're proud of them. Hand-loaded by our own experts. All the leading brands of powder used. If you want to strike the "bag limit" use our ''Bag Limit' Hand- loaded Shells. BRITTAIN & CO. Inc. Everything in Hardware Van Ness Ave. and Turk St. *'W*VVVVVVVV1'VVVTVVVV*VTVl'VV*VV»VVVV'»,VVvy'S'VVVVVVfVVTT Remember, 50 Head for Feb. 11 Entries for This Sale Close January 7 T. J. Crowley of San Francisco consigns five head: Lottie Parks 2:16%, and tour of her colts, two of them with Stake engagements. K. O'Grady of San Mateo consigns five top-notchers, including a speed prospect by Rey Direct 2:10. H. Brace of Santa Clara consigns ten. including Queenie R. 2:12%. Get in line quick for this sale. We have the best place to buy because we have the best place to sell. Fred H. Chase, 478 Valencia Street SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. tiiiiiAiiAtiAiii,iiAiAAilAitAitAt*AittiitiAAtiitAliH*t< Saturday. December 29. Him; J THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Toomey Two=Wheelers Are the Acknowledged Leaders ...i years ;iso and al ii" the Toomey Sulkies been so popular as during !i used exclusively by the majoril the past season, who pronounce them the Besl Racing and Training Vehicles in the World. Brenda York.- : ew the Toomey Sulky when establishing a World's Race Record for three-year-old fillies at Columbus. Ohio. September IStn. Early Alice -MiYi. who holds the State Trotting Records for Texas and Missouri, drew the Toomey Sulky in all her 1906 races. You should see our new models for 1907 before purchasing your outfit. Send for latest catalogue. Delia Derby 2:17. winner of the Pacific Breeders' Fu- turity ana Occident Stakes of X906 for three-year- olds, hitched to the Toomey Pneumatic Cart. S. Toomey £? Co., Canal Dover, O., U.S.A. »TT»»VWVVTVTWyV»»VVVVV*VTVVV>rYVVYTT7V7yTTTTVVVVYVV /VVTVTV VVVf VvVtWfVVVVTVVT'rX'Yf T¥f TTTT^TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT VTTTj WORLD FAMOUS WINNERS Champions Every 75 PER CENT USE AND Year For a Quarter of Of all H< rse Owners and Trainers RECOMMEND Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy -SOLD BY- CAMPBELL'S ' a Century GALL CURE W. A. Sayre Sacrami nto, ':il B. T. Frazier Pueblo, Calo. J. G. Read & Bro Ogden, Utah Jubinville i Nance. ..... .Butte, Mont. A. A. Kraft Co Spokane, Wash A. F. Hoska Harness Co Tacoma, Wash. Thos. M. Henderson Seattle. Wash. C. Rodder Stockton, Cal. Win. E. Detels Pleasanton, Cal. W. C. Topping San Diego, Cal. Ji psi ii Saddh ry Co. . .Los Angeles, Cal. C. A. Schweitzer Fresno, Cal. H. Thoriiwahlson I'resno, Cal. -f n<>. McKcrron San Francisco, Ca! Jos. McTigue San Francisco, ' !al. Bryilon Br.is. Harness Mfg. Co Los Angel' B, Cal IODOFORM For GALL BACKS and SHOUL- DERS. CRUPPER SOKES and SAD- DLE GALLS there is none superior. The horse CAN BE WORKED AS USUAL. For BARBED WIRE CUTS, CALKS, SCRATCHES, Blood Poisoned SORES, ABRASIONS of the SKIX it has no equal. Its use will absolutely prevent Blood "soiling. In this respect there is no Gall Cure offered which can justly even claim to be a competitor. We placi i ii the ■:: irket relying wholly on its in' lit of sun-ess, and notwith- standing the fact that comparatively little has been done in the way of ad- vertising, the sales of 1900 were 100 per cent greater than tbe aggregate - I - f Gall Cure preceding that year. This increase was entirely due to its MERITS, and it is THE GALL CURE OF THE 20th CENTURY. It is a quick and sure cure for those troublesome skin cracks under the which injure and often lay up race horses. All Trainers Should Keep It in Their Stables PRICE:— 3 OZ. BOX 25c; 7 OZ. BOX 50c; 1 LB. BOX, $1.00 MANUFACTURED BY James B. Campbell & Co., 412 West Madison St., Chicago, Illinois AAAA*AAAAA**AAAAAA***AAAAAAAAAAAA^AAA^AAAA>LtAAAAAA»AA4AAAAA/.AJtAAAAAAAA«^AJ fcAAAAAAAA A* * A * * * " * * / 1AIR CUSHION No lameness They fillwith air at each step. Thai's what breaks concussion. Thai's what prevents slipping. That's what keeps the foot healthy. Thai's what cures lameness. PADS NoSllpping SEE THAT CUSHION? Order through your horse-shoer Revere Rubber Co SOW MANVFACTLRV.. , Boston. San Francisco Order by "NAME" ra TALLION OWNER If in Deed of anything In the lin<- of Stallion Gains compiled and printed, Tabulated Pedigrees, Stock i atalogues, Horse Boobs, Stallion Service Books, Horse Cuts in stock and made from Photos, Hoot Pads "i all kinds for road or track, Breeding Hobbles, stallion Supports. Pregnators and all Specialties for stallions. Write for samples and prices. ; : : : : MAGNUS FLAWS & CO. 358 Dearborn St. CHICAGO. San Francisco Riding Club ANNEX FOB DRIVING HOESES. 55 Stalls on Ground Floor; 5 Exits. Perfect facilities for safety and the proper care of Horses. OPEN FOR PUBLIC PATRONAGE. •While this Stable is under tl agement of San Fraj Club, it is not exclusive of Members. Apply for Further Information to SAN FRANCISCO RIDINf Seventh Avenue and C Street, San Francisco, C 40 THE BREEDER AND SPORTS M AN [Saturday, December 29, 1906 BUY BEFORE THE ADVANCE A Splendid Imestment for Quick Profits. Buy Now the stock of the PITTSBURG= MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah, Nevada. 100,000 Shares. Par value, $1.00 Fully Paid and Non= Assessable. Offered at 10 Cents a Share PROPERTY AND LOCATION. The most notable facts of the Company are that it owns proven gold and silver bearing land; not only is the ore there, but it is there in quantities, an apparently inexhaustible supply of pay ore. The Company owns the Gregory Group of five Claims situated in the famous MANHATTAN DISTRICT, and also has several claims in the LONE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT; both these Districts are the richest in the WORLD. The tunnels have been opened up on the Lone Mountain claims and indications point to striking large bodies of high grade ore carrying values in Gold and Silver. MINING HAS BUILT MANY GREAT FORTUNES Nothing so surely offers large returns as a good Mining Stock. Probably you do not realize how many people there are who are enjoying a regular income as a result from investing in mining Stocks. There are thousands of them, and they are largely those who bought their stock when the opportunity was first offered to secure shares at a low price before the Company had begun to pay dividends. Stocks of many mining companies have advanced from a few cents a share to prices ranging from $100 to $1,500 a share in value, and besides have paid back to the investors in dividends many hundred times what they first invested. Many. of the companies are paying from 100 per cent to 1,000 per cent in dividends on the first price of the stock. To grasp this oppor- tunity and purchase stock in the PITTSBURG-MANHATTAN MINING COMPANY at 10 CENTS a share means success to you; and that means houses, good living, travel, education and social privileges for your children. If you do not grasp this opportunity and secure a good share of wealth you are likely to be classed as a failure. The proposition is in the hands of men whose ability and integrity cannot be questioned, and these men pledge themselves to see that each and every investor in the enterprise receives an equal division of the profits. Experts have examined the property, and it is the universal opinion that it has a wonderful future. ORGANIZATION The Company is organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, Capital stock of $1,000,000, divided into shares of the par value of $1.00 each; 400, 000 shares are in the treasury which will be sold as required for developments from time to time. 10 CENTS PER SHARE, CASH OR INSTALLMENTS We want to impress upon you the fact that you don't have to be rich in order to become a shareholder in this splendid Company. The price of shares is only 10 cents and you can buy as few as one hundred (100) — $10.00 worth. If you are not in a position to pay cash for all the shares you desire to own we will accept a small payment down with the order, the remainder to be paid in five monthly installments. Suppose you want to invest $10.00 in this company; simply send us $2.50 with your order for 100 shares, and thereafter $1.50 per month for five months and the stock will be paid for. It's very easy — anyone can afford to do this. Almost every one has enough money in a year to buy themselves an interest in this Company, which would make them independent for life. Send in your order to-day. The following table will show you just how many shares your money will buy, the amount you send if you want to pay cash, and the plan for monthly payments: What Your Money Will Buy 100 shares 200 shares 300 shares 400 shares 500 shares 600 shares 800 shares 1,000 shares 2.000 shares 5,000 shares 10,000 shares 5 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 80.00 100.00 200.00 500.00 1,000.00 cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or cash or 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 100.00 200.00 cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and cash and $ 1.50 per 3.00 per 5.00 per 7.00 per S.00 per 10.00 per 14.00 per 16.00 per 32.00 per 80.00 per 160.00 per month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for month for 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months 5 months In offering this stock we present it as a solid and safe investment, not a speculation. The resources of their properties and the amount of rich ore seems so inexhaustible that WE RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF THIS STOCK TO EVERY INVESTOR. MACKAY, MUNROE & CO. BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nevada. Gentlemen: I hereby subscribe for shares (at 10c per share) of the Capital Stock of the PITTSBURG-MANHAT- TAN MINING COMPANY of Tonopah (par value $1.00 per share) for which find enclosed $ Please issue stock in name of: Name (in full) Street and No City or Town State Yours truly, Signature Put Name of Your Paper Along this Line OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ROBERT M. WINTER (Land Trust Company, Pittsburg), President T. THOMER (Tonopah), Vice-President E. G. MINARD (Mine Owner and Operator, Tonopah), Secretary E. B. CUSHMAN (Cashier State Bank and Trust Co., Tonopah), Treasurer W. B. BARTHOLOMEW (Tonopah Goldfield Railroad Co., Tonopah), Director . , 100,000 shares of the above stock are now offered for public subscription at 10 Cents per Share. Mail application with remittance (check, draft, postofnce or express money order) today for the number of shares you desire. Certificates will be immediately forwarded on receipt of your letter. Address all Communications to Mackay, Munroe & Co., BANKERS AND BROKERS Goldfield, Nev. RELIABLE REPRESENTATIVES WANTED EVERYWHERE. Saturday. December 29, 1906] THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN SMITH'S WONDER WORKER None Genuine imm Without Portrait The Equine's Friend. King of all Remedies. A positive cure for all Blemishes, Rheumatism, Cording Up, Ruptured, Bowed and Strained Tendons, Shoulder. Hip and Stifle Lameness, Weak Joints. Bad Ankles, Muscle Soreness from any cause. As a Leg" and Body "Wash it has no equal. S2.00 per bottle; prepaid on receipt of price. $16.00 per Doz.; Half Doz., S8.00; F. O. B. Tiflln, Ohio. TESTIMONIALS San Jose, i \tl. W. K. Smith. Tiffin. Dear sir. — I have used the bottle of Smith's Wonder Worker that you sent me and believe it worthy of its name. Please send me one dozen bottles by express. Tours very truly, Bt'DD DOBLE. Benson. Neb. W. K. Smith, Tiffin, i ihio Dear Sir: — I shall want at least lozen more of Smith's Wonder for my 1906 campaign, as now I use nothing else for leg and so forth. Have usedyour for the past three years and for this purpose I know of. I mix it with witch hazel instead of water — somewhat i ve, but I still think it cheap in the end. Ship goods via freight at once. Wishing you a very -sful season. I remain Very truly, AL. THOMAS. Prairie View, 111. W. K. Smith, Tiffin. Ohio \ Dear Sir: — Kindly send us four dozen bottles Smith's Wonder Work- er at once. This great rem> giving the best of satisfaction. Rush order and oblige. GRATTAN ST« »:k FARM. New Y"ik City. W K Smith, Tiffin, Ohio : 1 »ea r Sir;—] . vor of ith inst.. and the contents of noted. I will buy one-quarter of Wonder Worker, and you will please ship one dozen i<- Mon- roe Salisbury track, Read- ville, Mass.. and two dozen to the above address. Please have both lots shipped by express immediately as Mr Salisbury is in a hurry to get his and will be leaving Readville the end of next week. Yours very truly, JAMES BUTLER. Cleveland, O., Aug. 2, 1906. \V K. Smith, Tiffin. Ohio : Sir:- — Ship me by express, to Buffalo, N. Y-. one dozen bottles of orker, the greatest remedy on earth— it has no equal. I began using it on Brilliant Girl five weeks ago on a broken down ankle. She was quite lame when I began, but it was only a few days until she went sound. I won second money in the M- and U (10.000 stake, and won the David Shaw (2:23) for $2000 to- day. The Wonder Worker is what won it for me. Wishing you the ;s this great remedy merits, I am Yours respectfully, JACK CURRY. This Remedy Complies With the Pure Food Law. W. K. SMITH & CO., TIFFIN, OHIO, U.S.A. ^AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAg The First National Bank Of San Francisco. California Organized 18 70 United States Depository OFFICERS: RUDOLPH SPRECKELS. Pres. JAS. K. LYNCH. Vice-President J. K. MOFFITT. Cashier J. H. SKINNER. Asst. Cashier JOS. G. HOOPER. Asst. Cashier STATEMENT (Under date of Nov. 12, 1906) LIABILITIES RESOURCES Capital $ 1.500.000.00 Loans and discounts .$10,421,816.73 Surplus and profits.. 1.689.730.44 U. S. 2 per cent bonds Circulation 1,486,800.00 of 1930 1,974.000.00 Deposits 13,801,518.49 Premiums on U. S. Bonds 30,000.00 Other Bonds and Se- curities 28.629.75 Banking Premises . . . 224.000.00 Cash and Sight Ex- change 5,799.602.45 $18,478,048.93 $18,478,048.93 We are prepared to extend to our customers every courtesy consist- tut with conservative Banking methods, and invite the accounts of banks, corporations and individuals. Exceptional facilities through extensive and carefully selected correspondents enable us to give prompt attention to collections and the sale of Exchange on any city in the world. Safe Deposit Department Our Safe Deposit Boxes and Storage Vaults offer unusual advantages for the care of Valuable Papers. Jewels and Silverware Cor. Bush and Sansome Sts. San Francisco, Cal. Keen Your Racers Free From Aches As the track season approaches, as horse- men everywhere are looking anxiously to the condition of old campaigners and new candi- dates that are expected to take the speed honors of the various circuits, Experienced Turfmen will not neglect to make TUTTLE'S ELIXIR one of the chief articles in the stock of =^~ their horses' medicine chests. Years of use in the leading stables of the country have proved the merits of Dr. S. A. Tuttle's Elixir as a Leg and Body Wash *t is one of the old stand-bys of horsemen — a household remedy. Why experiment with unknown cures wlu-n a reliable standard is at hand? It's a serious business. You cannot afford to take chances on the effect of doubtful preparations among your horses at any time — much less during the racing season when the horses' condition every day is a matter of the utmost importance. Dr. Tuttle's Elixir is a remedy for sprains, rheumatism, bruises — for outside ailments of the horse as well as inside. Ask veterinarians anywhere. Farmers and breeders can use it as well as skilled practitioners. Besides the Elixir, the Tuttle Elixir Company offers Tuttle's Family Elixir, f< > > > Telephone Sporting Goods 51 1 Market St., San Francisco y Temporary 1883 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ITHACA GUNS THIS illustration shows our No. 7 5300 list gun. It is impossible to show by a cut the beautiful finish, workmanship and material of this grade of gun. it can only be appreciated after you have handled ' ~ and examined the gun for yourself. It is fitted with the best Dam- ascus or Whitworth Fluid Steel barrels, the finest figured Walnut stock that Nature can produce, is hand checkered and engraved in the most elaborate manner with dogs and birds inlaid in gold. Send for Art Cata- log describing our complete line, 17 grades, ranging in price from $17.75 net to $300 list. Ithaca Gun Company - - Ithaca, N. Y. Pacific Coast Branch, 1346 Park St., Alameda, Cal. GUNS FRESH AMMUNITION And Sporting Goods Outing and Rubber Footwear. Good for Wet Weather and Down Town. Palace Hardware, 638 Market Street Main Store and Office, 458 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco PHIL. B. BEKEART, CO., Inc. Temporary Office: No. 1346 Park St., ALAMEDA, Cal. (Pacific Coast Branch.) A. J. Reach Co., Ithaca Gun Co., Smith & Wesson, E. C. Cook & Bro., Marlin Fire Arms Co., Markham Air Rifle Co., Daisy Mfg. Co., Ideal Mfg. Co., Bridgeport Gun Implement Co., Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, Ham- ilton Rifle Co. GEORGE E. ERLIN, Prop. JAMES M. 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When a horse is cured withyuinn's Ointment he stavscured. Mr. E.F. Burke oJSpnnglleld, Mo., writes as follows: "I have been using Qulnn's Ointment forseveral years and have ef- fected many marvelous cures; it will go deeper and" cause less pain than any blister I ever used. Thought it ray duty for the benefit of horses to recommend your Ointment. 1 am never without it." This is the pen*u-al veidict bv all who (rive "~ ~^H * DAN PATCH 1:55, THE! PACING KING. ;)~WII WILL DAN'S RECORDS BE EQUALEDV IN 50 YEARS? Hilt Half Hilt T° WlfOQ ■lleTnuk'""" II lirh »h.p| Sulky.. Too im** ,.S:01 ..4:11 4 7 milrs in 19u* thai averaged 1:57£, ) U miles in 2 :01Jj to 1:55. Dan never lost a J race and paced M race miles *t^•r. 'I iucb J fast pacers a>* H*rol-i H. J 1. >■ »■* *»'■ Thar* I. al-.,.a Feraon.lly PnlUbU B«a..n Far a Dealer Tryln«lc-9H i -ah.tliote It j Claim ; II Jo-1 .. I THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Fine Harness The Best Horse Boots msE BOOTS ^^MjMjMjt^*^^^^!";"!^"^"^***^ THE REMINGTON AUTOLOADING SHOT GUN Was responsible for tile big winnings made at the Western Handicaps held at Denver and Los Angeles, and also for the fine bags that are made by duck and quail shooters. Is the Gun for the Duck and Quail Shooter No recoil means increased pleasure; the solid breech means absolute safety; the single barrel means ease in handling. You can afford this modern gun because it lists at the moderate price of $40, subject to dealers' discount. Remington Arms Co., Ilion, New York The Famous = U. M. C.= Shotgun Ammunition The Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut H. Justins, Pacific Coast Sales Manager - Sales Office, 925 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, Cal =W INCHESTER Model 1907 Self-Loading Rifle. 351 Caliber High Power. A. "The Qun That Shoots Through Steel" Standard Kifle, 20-incli round nickel steel barrel, pistol grip, stock of plain walnut, not checked, weight about 7?4 pounds, nixmber of sbots, sin, LIST Price, §28.00 This new rifle, which has the thoroughly tried and satisfactory Winchester self-loading system, shoots a cartridge powerful enough for the largest game. The soft point bullet mushrooms splendidly on animal tissue, tearing a wide, killing path. With a metal patched bullet this rifle will shoot through a ^4-inch steel plate. The Model 1907 is a six-shot take-down, handsome and symmetrical in outline and simple and strong in construction. It is a serviceable, handy gun from butt to muzzle. There are no moving projections on the outside of the gun to catch in the clothing or tear the hands, and no screws or pins to shake loose. It is easily loaded and unloaded; easily shot with great rapiditv and easily taken down ana cleaned. List price, $28.00. The retail price is lower. Ask your dealer to show you this gun. Send for circular fully describing this rifle. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO NEW HAVEN, CONN. I Du Pont Smokeless J I A FEW RECENT RECORDS I Cincinnati, 0. Sept. 25«27. High Average won by Lester S. German (Amateur) Aberdeen, Maryland Ivesdale, Ills., Sept. 20-21 First, Second and Third Amateur Averages St Louis, Mo., Sept. 22«23. First and Third Amateur Averages Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 23. First Gen- eral Average and First Amateur Average. All the Above Records Were Made With Du Pont Smokeless 348 Straight THIS RECORD WAS MADE BY MR. W. D. STANNARD At Watson's Park, Chicago f Sept. 8«9, using "NEW E. C. (Improved)" CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS, Agents Temporary Office, Berkeley, Cal. , ;, ,i, ,» .t. i|i .;. .1. .1. .;. .;. .;. * ,;. .;, ,;, ,i, ,j, ,;, ,|i fr ,;, ,;, ,t, ,t, ,t, ,}, California Powder Works, Agents Berkeley, Cal. ■1. .1. .;. ,;. ,|. ,i, ,i, ,i, ,t„:„i„ti ,i.|, .|, .1. .;. .1. ,}, ,i, ,;, ,;. ,;, ,j, .:. .;, "Big Bill" Crosby and his OLD RELIABLE PARKER to the front During 30 successive days of shooting, Crosby scored 2615 out of 2700 snot at. 96.8 per cent. There is no better made, or finer gun on the market to-day than The OLD RELIABLE PARKER. We are pleased to give catalogue and information free for the asking. PARKER BROS. N. Y. Salesroom: 32 Warren St. = 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. ...THESE ARE THE BRANDS OF... Selby FACTORY LOADED Shells Pacific==Challenge==Superior==Excelsior VALLEJ0 JUNCTION, - CONTRA COSTA CO., CAL.